War Tax No More Million Losses From Repeal Effects
The repeal of war taxes, effective April 1, will remove most stamp taxes on bank checks telegrams and money orders and lower costs for conveyances mortgages and bonds. Remaining taxes are retained or modified and two new broker and bucket shop taxes are added. Government revenue will fall by about 40 million annually with a net shift of about 60 million from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
United States
Hugamore
Su Vents
Ges
FAO
Uncle Sam
Prominence notes on Patti Wickes and Wickes family
Patti has sang in Paris and London, now in Sweden for summer to help neighbors of Christine Nilsson. Thomas H. Wickes, divorced wife, is vice president of the Pullman Company, English-born, started 1868 as assistant to the agent in St Louis, promoted to his current post since 1886. Wickes family troubles drew public comment including daughter Florence Lian Wickes pursuing acting, leaving Chicago for stage work with Hoyts, gaining attention for attire and social ties. Wickes is a millionaire. The youngest Kentucky colonel, Nelson Edwards, son of Nelson J. Edwards of Newport, born January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Patti
Paris
London
Sweden
Christine Nilsson
Thomas H. Wickes
Pullman Company
England
1St St. Louis
Wickes
Florence Lian Wickes
South Side
Car Works
Kentucky Governor appoints colonel in 19th century
A historical note mentions a man aged 1,898 years? no, likely years old line indicates renewal, and that he was appointed colonel by Governor W.8 Taylor of Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8
Taylor
Kentucky
Chicago Markets Open High Low and Close Prices
Chicago markets report yesterday's produce trading with open, highest, lowest, and closing prices. The table lists daily values for various commodities, illustrating price ranges and final levels across the session.
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Chicago
Badger Briefs Tour South and Farewell for Richey
Roy E. Hopkins of Edgerton departs for a southwest trip joining Oscar Party at El Paso for a tour into Mexico and a several weeks outing in the mountains. Theophilus Richey rector of St Stephen's Milwaukee who resigned to become pastor at Waterloo will preach his last sermon today and a farewell reception for Mr and Mrs Richey will be held tomorrow evening by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Hopkins
Edgerton
Southwest
el Paso
Mountains
Theophilus Richey
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Milwaukee
Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Wil
St. Stephen's Church
Richey
Jessie Mor rigan Seeks New Trial in Murders Case
Eldorado June. Miss Jessie Morrigan, convict in the murder of Mrs. Olin Cassie, sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, has served notice to file a motion for a new trial. Judge Aikman will set the hearing for Saturday next.
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Jessie
Eldorado
Jessie Morrigan
Olin Cassie
Aikman
Fournier Leads Paris Berlin Auto Race Amid Hanover Crashes
Fournier arrived in Hanover after 270 miles in nine hours and 39 seconds, leading from Aix la Chapelle until Cassel where Girardot collided with him. French and German flags fluttered as delays and punctures spurred mishaps, with De Knyff and Antony closing in. Berlin crowds cheered as light cars impressed on heavy roads, while accidents and repairs marked the day.
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Hanover
Germany
Fournier
Aix-La-Chapelle
Cassel
Qirardet
Loy
Antony
de Knyff
Girardot
Pitson
Meiderseh
Prussia
Pinson
Roll
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Hig Cay
Count de Parigord
Aix- la Chapelle
Rubee
Rheinish
Duke Ratibor
Automobile Club of Germany
Baron Rothschild
Anunt Sivratieff
Fourview
Italy
Gero Construction
Anon
Loubet
France
Elephant dies from fright at Wallace's circus in Eau Claire
Lightning struck the aerial tent as a heavy storm hit Eau Claire Wisconsin on June 23. The trick elephant Ella died of fright after the bolt toppled five elephants, a dozen ponies and two men were knocked over. Parker the trainer said Ella died from fright. The show faced prior elephant losses and the remaining animals were distressed but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Wallace
Ella
Parker
Big Charley
Willa
Daad
Wambold Murdered in Burlington Wisconsin
Word from Addington J. T. reports the murder of J. W. Wambold of Burlington. Wambold was shot by R. S. Castleberry. He was a brother of J. C. Wambold of Milwaukee.
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Wambold
Burlington
Wis
Addington
J. T
J. W. Wambo
R. $. Castleberry
Runaway girl returns home with uncle from Buffalo
Miss Fifield arrived at her guardian's home from Buffalo where she had lived in a private boarding house. She cannot recall her journey or preparations, including anything about Chicago. Her parents doubt insanity but will have her examined by physicians to assess mental condition.
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James S. Fifield
Miss Fifield Hag
Buffalo
Chicago
War Against Catholicism in Paris Sparks Debate
Paris June 29 Premier Rousseau's associations bill nears signature after the chamber, in a single session, passed the measure amended by the senate by 13 to 249. Opposition and socialist attempts to amend failed as the ministry held firm. General Albert de Mun denounced the bill as the start of a war against Catholicism.
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Paris
Waldeele Rousseau
Loubet
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber
Avery Case
Gennt
Albert de Mun
Settlement Ends Scale Dispute at Milwaukee Convention
Pittsburg June 80 The bar iron scale is settled with manufacturers agreeing to keep the Milwaukee convention standard. Amalgamated association concedes nothing major. The settlement may put 107000 workers to work at Republic Iron and American Steel Hoop Co plants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Republi¢ Iron Co
American Steel Hoop Co
Turners Open Milwaukee Turnfest With Reception and Band Concert
Milwaukee June 24 The thirty second annual Turnfest of the Wisconsin district of the North American Gymnastic Union opened with a reception at the south side Turner Hall. Addresses were given and competitions plus a military band concert followed. About 800 Turner athletes will compete at events to be held at the National Park with over 20 000 visitors expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
North American Agringatic Union
South Side
Turner Fall
National Park
Long Auto Lark Heads Chicago Buffalo Train Tour
Chicagoans plan the first long distance automobile train from Chicago to Buffalo starting August 1. About 56 cars will travel with receptions and theater parties planned in every stop. Passengers include Mr. and Mrs. Berl B. Shaw and Alderman John H. Scully among others. 25 have volunteered, supplies shipped ahead, and escorts will accompany the journey with no racing to be attempted.
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Chicago
Berl B. Shaw
New York
A. D. Plamandon
M. B. Pine
John H. Scully
Airs. Tucker
Cleveland
Buffalo
Farmers Fight Leaves Man Stabbed in Wisconsin Barn Raising
In Cateract Wisconsin on June 29 Charles Starck and James Church clashed during a barn raising over a wrestling dispute. Church was stabbed in the groin with a jackknife and is not expected to live.
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Cateract
Wis
Charles Starck
James Church
Church
Negro Likely Lynched After Georgetown Arrest
Billy Magruder, a colored man arrested for attempting to enter a young woman’s bedroom, was seized by masked men from a fall last night and has not been heard from since.
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Georgetown
Billy Magruder
Judge dissolves injunction against pool selling at Harlem track
In Chicago yesterday Judge Stein of the superior court dissolved a chancery court injunction that barred pool selling at Harlem race track the court ruling that the chancery court lacked jurisdiction or authority to issue the restraining order.
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Chicago
Stein
Chancery Court
Harlem
Yale Wins Thrilling Varsity Boat Race Against Harvard
New London June 28 Yale won the varsity boat race against Harvard in a beauty contested to the finish on the Thames. Yale led at several points after a tight start with Harvard, battled to within a nose at the last hundred yards, and pulled away to win by about two lengths. Official times put Yale at 23:87 and Harvard at 23:45, in unusually slow conditions due to a light cross wind.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
New Haven
Rwain
Goodell
Gameron
Himsell
Tule
Thames
Yalegan
Rowing Race Highlight Ends With Fast Finish
In a tight race a rower powered to victory with a 32 stroke cadence, delivering a standout display by Haryarf who led the field and crossed the line in 11:49. The Yale effort followed at 12:09 as the crowd noted the pace and technique.
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Starvard
Haryarf
Yale
Girl Fails to Go Aboard With Bryce Heirloom Yacht
New York report details Miss Clare Bryce nearly abducted onto a yacht bound for Scotland. A hidden door break in at General Lloyd Bryce's Washington Square home led to missing gowns and steamer trunk before authorities and friends located her aboard the vessel and returned her safely.
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New York
Bris
Ryce
Miss Bryce
Roslyn
Bryce
Shot in a Saloon Sets Missouri Mining Rivalry Alight
In Joplin Missouri on June 28 Will Moore a leading young business figure was shot and likely fatally wounded by William Taylor son of a wealthy mine owner after a quarrel in a saloon. The incident underscores local mining social tensions.
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Joplin
Will Moore
Missouri
Wiliam Taylor
New York Markets React To Marquand & Co Failure
The New York stock market opened steady after the failure of Henry Marquand & Co. Liquidation spread across outstanding lines while prices edged higher overall. Henry W. Taft said creditors may be paid if assets cover the debts. officials expressed belief the worst may be past with other banks sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Marquand & Co
Lue Stock Exchange
Henry W. Taft
Smith
Marquand & Co
F. D. Tappan
Gallatin National Bank
Clearing House
Marquad & Co
Agaets
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Western
Henry G. Marquad
Henry Marquad
Death and Destruction Strikes Sterling on June 30
A terrific sleet storm caused deaths and extensive damage in Sterling UL yesterday. Killed were Jacob Landis and Sadie Frysinger by a live wire. Injured include Ww. J. Dougherty badly burned, Frank Wahl unconscious. Homes moved from foundations, trees uprooted, several buildings struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Jacob Landis
Sadie Frysinger
J. Dougherty
Frank Wahl
Foundaons
Murderer Hanged in Marion for Wife Murder
In Marion Arkansas on June 28 John Bata man, injured in the incident, was hanged yesterday after being found guilty of murdering his wife in November.
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Mange Marion
Ark
John Bataman
Marion
Mrs August Bent Dislocates Jaw in Yawulog Incident
In Wis on June 29 Mrs August Bent suffered a double jaw dislocation while yawulog. The report notes her injury occurred yesterday and lists the event location as Wisconsin. Medical attendants attended the scene.
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Li Crosge, Wis
August Bent
Yawulog
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Seriia
Berlin
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Paria
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Helen Fifield
Amalgamated Iron Workers
Turners
Har
Fide
Yele
Crimson
Girl
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