Pending Constitutional Amendment in Illinois Tax Proposal
The Dunols Special Tax Commission drafted a proposed amendment to Illinois revenue policy. Appointed in 1909 1910 the panel included John P. Wilson Edmund J. James Ben F. Caldwell A M Craig A P Grout Harrison B. Riley and B L Winchell. The joint resolution was adopted May 18 1915 and 20 1915 and set for vote November 7 1916. The amendment would grant the General Assembly broader control over personal property taxation while maintaining uniformity by class with general law exemptions revocable by the Assembly.
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T He Dunols Special Tax Commission
John P. Wilson
Chicago
Edmund J. James
University of Ilinois
Urbana
Ben F. Caldwell
Farmer
Springfield
A. M. Craig
Iinois Supreme Court
Galesburg
A. P. Grout
Winchester
Harrison B. Riley
Chicago Title and Trust Co
B. L. Winchell
E. I. Railroad
Justice Craig
Mr. Grout
Illinois General Assembly
Forty-ninth General Assembly
Senate
House
Clincis
General Assembly
Wltnois
Ilinois
Survival of Earlier Conditions in Tax Policy
The speaker advocates ending the general property tax in Olinois and other states as an outdated anachronism. They support amending the Constitution to allow classification of personal property, viewing it as a step toward fairer taxation in modern economies.
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Olinois
United States
Heaviest Tax Burdens on Farms Highlight Rural Strain
The piece argues that uniform property taxation always falls hardest on rural districts. It states taxes are often measured by consumption rather than wealth creation opportunity protected by the state, increasing rural burdens compared with cities.
Political platforms for the amendment endorsed by parties
The Republican and Democratic platforms fully endorse the Tax Amendment as part of party policy. Governors candidates across tickets advocate adoption. Parties expect supporters to vote yes and persuade others, with danger that noncommitted ballots may oppose the amendment.
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Ilinois
Pressus for Change in Revenue System
Voters in Illinois are urged to support a tax amendment backed by major press outlets and gubernatorial candidates. The amendment, rooted in years of study by the 1909 commission, would allow the legislature to set rates and methods for taxing personal property rather than a uniform system. Practically no opposition exists, and inertia rather than disagreement may curb adoption.
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Illinois
Hillnois Special Tax Commission
Deneen
General Assembly
Mrs J M Gaskill Praises Foley Kidney Pills
A letter from Etna Green Indiana by Mrs J M Gaskill describes severe back ache and sharp pains preventing stooping. She credits Foley's Kidney Pills with giving notable relief and endorses the remedy as safe to take with bladder issues. Product marketed as standard kidney remedy sold everywhere.
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J. M. Gaskill
Etna Green
Ind
Foley
Preservation of William Henry Harrison mansion in Vincennes announced
Historic Harrison house, first brick building west of the Alleghenies, to be preserved after William Adams and others urged statewide support. Water company once bought it for 9000 dollars and deeded to the D A R for 2000. Francis Vigo chapter of the D A R leads fundraising efforts. Dr King’s New Discovery advertised for cold relief with 50 cent price.
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Vincennes
Alleghany Mountains
William Henry Harrison
Tecumseh
Germany
Vincennes Water Supply Company
Philadelphia
Thomas Adams
Adams
Harrison House
Water Company
Daughters of the American Revolution
Indiana
Northwest
Terriory
Francis Vigo
Vandalla Line Time Table Snapshot
Railway schedule shows Vandalla Line east and west departures with listed times from 114 108 a m to 144 8 05 p m including No 7 11 15 am No 4 9 68 am No 19 6 00 pm and No 18 3 02 pm.
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Vandalla
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Edwin R. Seligman
Columbia University of the City of New York
C. B. Kegley
Washington State Grange
Pullman, Wash
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Dr. King
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Marshall Motor Co
East Main Street
Marshall
Nalier
Vallier & Spies Milling
Marine Ill
St. Jacob
t+ ST. Louis
Valier
Enterprise
Elizabeth McGrue
St. Louis
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