Revenue Bill Aims to Raise War Funding via Broad Taxes
In Washington on April 17 the Ways and Means Committee finalized a revenue measure to fund wartime needs. It envisions raising 100 to 120 million dollars annually through broad levies including beer tax, tobacco taxes, cigars and cigarettes, stock transfers, internal revenue taxes, patent medicines, telegraph charges, and a stamp tax on business instruments. The plan also creates one year certificates and a 500 million dollar popular loan via post offices and subtreasuries, with bonds at par, 3 percent interest, redeemable after five years, and payable in coin over 20 years. The bill will go to the full committee and then to the House.
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Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street Regiment Formed To Offer To Government
Washington EB Conner and Theodore W Meyers plan a Wall Street regiment of brokers bankers and clerks ready to don blue uniforms and carry rifles or swords. Already 100000 dollars is pledged for the regiments use and over 1000 men in the financial district await orders on the exchange floor. The unit will be fully equipped and officered for potential service.
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Jay Gould
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Wall Street
Notable Flag Raising Over Chicago Courthouse
A 30 foot national flag was raised over the Chicago county building amid officials and a county board meeting resolution praising the Cuban crisis actions. The banner will fly until the Moro castle emblem is raised, marking a ceremonial pledge for liberty and public duties.
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Missouri Militia and National Guard Mobilization Debates
Gov. Stephens outlines Missouri plans to offer four regiments and two batteries of National Guard if the president calls for volunteers. Provisional steps target increasing to the full contingent, with NG members favored. Additional measures may enlist NG affiliates if needed. other state troops are not to be used without NG. In Washington Bland proposes immediate seniority of silver acts on bullion purchases to fund war efforts. Meanwhile in Indiana Doistere town cites Spain as target for mobilization, with Weyler and officials mocked in effigy.
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Report Denounced Ghost Dance Denial at Fort Reno
A Fort Reno report dismisses rumors of 1,000 Cheyenne warriors performing a ghost dance on the North Canadian River as false. It notes weekly ceremonies among nearby Indians pose no uprising danger, criticizes Cheyenne habits, and cites general colonial tensions and rations.
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Noble mother Louisa Gates remembered in Arkansas note
A local message from Potter Arkansas honors Mrs Louisa Gates born in Tennessee in 1890 and died February 25 1868 in Mena. It details her hardship raising her children after her husband John Gates died twelve years earlier and praises her devotion and integrity. References to local farming, church events and a Rudimentary obituary style conclude with notes on Prickly Ash Bitters. The piece includes community notices and health product promotion.
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Tennessee
Mena
Free pictures and magazine offer with stamps request
A period advertisement promises two large colored pictures and four copies of the illustrated Ur To Dare free, with options to choose two framed images. It asks for 10 cents to cover postage and packing and directs to Up To Date in Chicago and Arkansaw Store. Also contains weather note, teams wanted, and several classified lines including a cold remedy and a job offer with salary.
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Arkansaw Store Ad Sells Poultry and Farm Goods
A local notice advertises Arkansaw Store offerings of chickens ducks turkeys and game chickens along with fresh butter eggs and vegetables. The listing notes farm supplies for rural households and mentions unspecified price or shelf details.
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