Maryland Plan Would Ease Virginia Stocks Tax Burden
Richmond VA special The State Tax Commission proposes a separate tax class for intangible personal property like stocks and bonds to replace listing them with real estate. The plan, tested in Maryland, aims to lower rates, broaden listing, and boost state and municipal revenues while attracting capital.
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Richmond
State Tax Commission
General Assembly
Tax Commission
D. & Freeman
Maryland
Freeman
Horace E. Flack
Bureau of Municipal Research
Saltiman
Spencer Byrd
Bonita
Sulue
Alexandria
Virginia
Commission
Baltimore
Night Marauder Makes Good Haul
A Henrico County butcher reports a nocturnal thief entered a Brook Road shop during the night and stole turkeys chickens hams and other meat intended for Thanksgiving. The incident underscores security gaps and local police investigations proceed.
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West End
Fragmentary note hints at a West vestibule and plan details
A damaged fragment mentions an architect and Morrison, a decision about a place named West, and a vestibule in a plane. The text is unclear and lacks full context or dates. The surviving phrases reference personal positions, fame, and a three-place designation.
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Hin Eral Morrison
Nace
Grant
Paralyzed Richmond Police Captain Whitlock In Sudden Siege
W B Whitlock longtime Richmond police captain, aged near seventy, collapsed at police headquarters around 10 am while at his desk. Immediate aid included strychnine to steady his heart. he was sent home by taxicab and later rested comfortably. Whitlock, a Civil War veteran and 44 year department member, has endured multiple recent health scares.
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Richmond
W. B. Whitlock
North Twenty-fourth Street
First District
Imost
Berthiton
Willam A. ‘Toler
George Y W. Polock
Themes J. McMahon
Wren
Wiltshire
Wiley
Chivers P. Brock
Captain Whitlock
Tila Right Sihle
Whitlock
Richmond Police Department
Virginia Life Guard
John Stuart Walker
Cause for Rejection in a Detective Tale
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a magazine editor rejects a detective story for lacking plausible methods and habits. The author defends color and atmosphere, but the editor critiques the absurd deductions and asks about absinthe and drugs. The scene ends with the author admitting omissions and leaving.
Archbishop Glennon Attacks Socialism in Labor Conflict
In St Louis Archbishop Glennon denounces socialism as "beer mug philosophy" while delegates of the American Federation of Labor discuss the issue. Congressman-elect Victor Berger is expected to reply on the floor, as the sermon warns labor and socialist attendees against a dyeline viewed as subversive of individual rights and focused on state ownership.
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Louis
Glennon
American Federation of Labor
Victor Berger
Socialista
Marked Decrease in State Prison Earnings and Inmate Population
Richmond report shows earnings about $9.00 less than last year while daily inmate counts fall by about $5. Total new prisoners reached 674, average age 25, with 120% fewer convictions than prior year. Article notes improved discipline and increased kindness among staff, amid pardons and diverse inmate profiles.
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Richmond
Virginia
Majores B. Wood
The
Brain
White House
New Mexico Penitentiary Shows Year in Review
The governor received a penitentiary report noting escapes, with over half recaptured, and 21 youths under eighteen admitted during the year. A horse thief and an English visitor were found with him and public debate arose about a makeshift gallows balance, while a California representative referenced the improbable tale.
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Road Force
State Farm
New Mexico
Fnally
Flere
Judius Kalin
California
Tig All Teue
Poplir
Interview with a centiomany man from Columbian Magazine
An odd dialogue reveals a candid interrogation of a wary man. Questions cover temper, drinking, jail, ancestry, work history, salary, and debts as the interviewer probes character and reliability. The piece frames self portraiture amid humorous inconsistencies and excuses.
Adam and Eve in the Social Register Snub
Eve laments expulsion harming their social standing as Adam vows they are among the evilest families. Eve notes their names are absent from the Social Register and Adam jokes about naming the jackass after himself in a snide exchange from Harpers Werkly.
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Eve
Adam
Jackass
Harpers Werkly
Clock marks fingered by burglars aid Milburn burglary arrest
New York police arrested Harry Peck on election day after a brass clock left in the Milburn home bore finger marks that matched none of the family. Detectives Cohen and Frank, whose prints matched a clock sample, were sought as officers recovered a locket, fan and silver items.
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New York
John G. Milburn, Jr
West Tenth Street
Harry Peck
Great Neck
L. I
Detective Bureau
Milburns
Bertillon
Cohen
Frank
Milburne
Grave Charges Against City Home in Richmond
Richmond council committee considers charges by Thomas L. Pulling that a patient at City Home received a hypodermic injection of ink, claimed as chloral and administered by a nurse. He suggests disinterment and chemical analysis to verify the facts, with possible grand jury action discussed.
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Richmond
Council Committee On Relief of
Thomas L. Pulling
Chapman Speaks on Ornithology at Richmond Lecture
Frank M. Chapman curator of ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History spoke at Richmond College on birds and their value to humanity. He criticized female hat fashions for harming birds, urged public sentiment and laws to curb slaughter, and noted sportsmen support for protection. A second lecture on bird migration was announced, as the Themis Foundation program continued amid local discussion of possible wall reinforcements near the Chesapeake and tracks to an old tunnel.
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Richmond
Richmond College
Frank M. Chapman
American Museum of Natural History
Chapman
Chapmain Steo
Pelicans of
America
Themis Foundation
Express firms push for ICC rules in Virginia shipments
Representatives of several express companies appeared before the State Corporation Commission in Richmond for an informal conference on Virginia shipment regulations. They seek ICC rules to apply locally, limiting liquids over one gallon per package unless encased in wood. Local business leaders opposed the change. The hearing was postponed until formal requests for a hearing are filed by the companies.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Express Companies
Charges Against Haskell Quashed in Federal Courts
Special: All cases against Governor C N Haskell have been nolle pressed in federal court ending the legal actions against Haskell Maskell and others. An open face gold filled watch found by police at Twenty fourth and Leigh Streets last night awaits identification at police headquarters.
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Chickasaw
Okla
C.N. Haskell
Maskell
Muskogee
Twenty-fourth and
Leigh Streets
New Society Order Formed in City by Sammis Grotto
On Wednesday December jth the new owner Sammis Grotto Veiled Prophets arranges to bring Lallapaloosa Grotto members from Washington to perform rites at the Masonic Temple. About two hundred Masonic members will participate as Captain Frank W Cunningham leads preliminaries and invitations go to interested to contact him.
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Richmond
Sammis
Frank W. Cunningham
Imch
Mil Tarr
Can Tele
Hin
WANTS TO BORROW TEETH FOR THANKSGIVING DINN
A Floyd County man, writing in a poor hand, asks a Mason City dentist to lend him a pair of false teeth for Thanksgiving. He promises to take good care of them, says most of his teeth are gone, and that he will return them soon after the holiday.
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Mason City
Lowa
Sperial
Floyd County
Investigate Cause of Cave-In Near Green Street Sewer
Richmond engineers continue surveying the old sewer collapse near Green Street at Thirtieth and Thirty-First Streets. They suspect the new ground over marl bed slid, allowing underground damage to the sewer system and prompting repairs once the extent is learned.
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Richmond
City Engineo
Chimborazo Park
Hat Bet Between Richmond and Atlanta Reaches Raleigh
The Richmond Journal and the Atlanta Journal staged a publicity wager with a monumental galvanized iron hat. It traveled via Raleigh and Henderson as it toured the South, drawing attention to the cities and trade ties. The bet compared city populations and coverage, with Richmond claiming a census edge if territory limits differed, while Atlanta contends otherwise.
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Raleigh
N. c
Richmond Journal
Atlanta
Jaeeigh
Richmond
Tinota
North Carolina
Henderson
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Speedway
Ike
Athanta
Census Bureau
Pertisine
New York
Seaboard Air Line
City Home bid dispute ends with compromise
After a heated meeting Steward Hughes claimed the bid was not notified to the company and Gibbs said no message was received. The City Home authorities had the power to buy on the open market. The stalemate ended when the company paid 22.50 of the losses, leaving open market costs $1.50 higher than the bid.
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Steward Hughes
Gibbs
Tate
President Taft Visits Richmond in Great Civic Salute
President Taft and party travel from Newport News to Richmond aboard armored cruisers Tennessee and Montana amid a celebratory welcome. Fort Monroe guns salute as the flotilla passes Cape Henry. a heavy sea storm disrupts the voyage with a near miss and dangerous conditions.
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Newport News
Tennessee
Lewmins
Tall
Cuba
Monnesy
Portsmouth
Dvresident Tait
Montana
Capes
Vannia
Fort Monroe
Florida
Poe Evililies
Richmond Lard Contract Loss Sparks Three Month Debate
In Richmond the bid of National Packing Co to furnish lard for three months was accepted, causing a city loss of 4.70. The company will pay 2.50 of the loss. The controversy has persisted for three months as the contract was let about four.
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Rrchmond
National Packing Company
Richmond
Daniel High Tribute Paid to Major Daniel
In Richmond Virginia the court records honor Major Daniel with resolutions praising his service as a soldier and public representative. Signed by Lynchburg committee members Harrison Casikie Coleman Manson and others, the tribute lauds his incorruptible character and sacrifices for others as a loyal citizen and leader.
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Richmond
Harrison
Lynchburg
Frandolph Harrison
G. B. Casikie
J. T. Coleman
N. Cc. Manson
Iate Aman
Jasper
Major Daniel
Virginta
Virginia
Rome
Richmond Opens Aviation Meet At State Fair Grounds
Richmond VA hosts its first major aviation meet at the State Fair Grounds starting tomorrow at 2 PM. Most aviators are present on the ground today tuning machines for the initial flights while Moisant's siblings arrive with Charles K. Hamilton to perform stunts for Richmond spectators amid airship and aerobatic acts.
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Richmonp
Richmond
Virginia State Fair Grounds
John Ft. Alvisant
Fair Grounds
City Democratic Committee Seeks State Convention
The City Democratic Committee approves urging Eliyvon, state committee chair, to call a party convention in Virginia to propose and endorse candidates for the General Assembly. The resolution directs forwarding the petition to county chairs and outlines timing before the national convention, aiming to address state questions.
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Eliyvon
Democratic
Virginia
Vention
General Assembly
Seymour and Garrow Race for One Mile Track Victory
In Seymour a racetrack event features a one mile race with racers Garrow and Simon also competing in the air. The afternoon program promises speed and thrill as two top machinists race for speed against each other.
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Eymour
Seymour
Garrow
Simon
Stewart's special car for Mrs Stewart funeral details
Special car for Mrs Stewart's funeral will depart from Peake Bay Railway Station in the afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the funeral service planned for 3:30. Emmanuel Reek MM noted as the bearer.
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Peake Bay Railway Station
Emmanuel
Reek
Stewart
Internoon
Fragmented explorer note hints at missing poles
The readable lines describe a journey toward a distant pole and a desire to witness or endure the peril. The speaker laments the dangers faced and the chance to continue a hopeful trek while acknowledging the costs of exploration and the longing for safer times.
In time to come when vaccines change safety
A fragmented, speculative lines billow about doctors, railways, vaccines, insurance, and safety. The text suggests future protection and fewer dangers if a vaccine is accepted, but it reads as garbled and uncertain.
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F.lauterbach
Jasa
Strigren
Nua
George
Philadelphia Ledger
Shou Agal
Columbian Magazine
Perthshire
City Home
Church Hill
Chimboraso Park
Chesapeake
Tunne
Lapress Companies
Haskell
Georgia
Taft
Richmond Blues
W. P. S. Gadets
Ton Roads
Port Monroe
Nownet School
Rich Mwa
Chesapeake and Ohio
Tuell Rod
Daniel
Moisant
Alfred J. Moiisant
Mises Lowise
Mathilde Moisant
Brotte
Paris
London
Belmont Park
N. Y
Charles K. Hamilton
ST Count
Mes
Cook
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