Revenue law changes and pension office talk
The amended United States revenue law takes effect July 1 removing many taxes for bank checks drafts export bills of lading and other instruments while retaining taxes on several classes. Pension office successor rumour centers on Judge S R Peters of Kansas with criticism of court decisions by Senator Jones and his Democratic machine.
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Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Supreme Court
Postmaster Applicant Binds 500 Letters in Morocco
John Albus has forwarded to Washington his request for the St. Joseph Missouri postmaster job with 500 letters of recommendation bound in morocco. The department calls it the neatest such binding, though rival applicant Major Bittenger is described as an old political war horse who might win on political grounds.
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John Albus
Post Office Department
Washington
St. Joseph
Morocco
John
Major Bittenger
Albus
G H Phillips Faces Board of Trade Inquiry
Charges of uncommercial conduct lodged against G H Phillips before the Chicago Board of Trade Directory. An investigation will be held. Phillips built a large fortune through corn deals and is now accused of settling for country clients at prices below the closing quotes.
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G. H. Phillips
Chicago Board of Trade
Phillips
Mormon Elders Barred at Bronx Christian Endeavor Meeting
At a Bronx suburb gathering of the Christian Endeavor Society several Mormon elders attempted to participate. The Endeavorers protested and the Mormons were ruled out, causing excitement and likely curtailment of Mormon missionary activity that had previously gone unmolested.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Bronx
New York City
Kansas Wheat for France Buyers Swoop on Kansas Crop
France suffers crop failure and imports Kansas wheat with premium prices. French buyers praise Kansas grain as superior and in strong demand, signaling profit opportunities for farmers as Uncle Sam’s land helps meet world shortages.
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France
Kansas
Uncle Sam
Tillman plans to shun McLaurin in Democratic caucus
Senator Tillman refuses to resign and schemes to exclude Senator McLaurin from the Democratic caucus. The move is seen as clever politics but lacks expected boldness. The old Palmetto State still promises political theater for the party loyalists.
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Tillman
McLaurin
Palmetto
Empress Ao threatens Flowery Kingdom rule with aide of prince's son
In a bold challenge to the Emperor, Empress Ao of China declares she will rule by her own will aided by the prince's son and would abolish the Emperor if displeased, teaching other nations how to manage at home.
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Empresas Ao
China
Tann
Judge seeks injunction to halt Indian reservation opening
Judge Springer, attorney for the Kiowa Indians, has begun injunction proceedings to delay the reservation opening. He admits it is for delay and says if the decision goes against him he will file a new suit on a different basis, hoping to gain more time until Congress meets in December to push an amending law.
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Springer
Russia Urges US to Renew Trade Ties End Dispute
The Novoe Vremya of St. Petersburg reports Russia desires to restore friendly trade with the United States and end current misunderstandings, but insists the United States should take the first steps toward reconciliation.
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Novoe Vremya
St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Pope asks McKinley to send envoy to Vatican
The Pope through Cardinal Pampolia requests President McKinley to appoint a representative to the Vatican to discuss the role of religious bodies in the Philippines.
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Pampolia
McKinley
Vatican
Philippines
Mrs McKinley Recovered and Uprate to Canton Home
News from Washington reports Mrs. McKinley rapidly improving and out of danger. She has been sitting up and will soon be returned to the Canton home.
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Washington
McKinley
Canton
Tracy Named Coal Oil Inspector for Missouri Districts
Governor Dockery appoints Daniel O C Tracy as coal oil inspector for St. Louis Kansas City and St Joseph, a well paid post for the state.
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Daniel O'C. Tracy
Dockery Coal Oil Inspector
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
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Saline County
Missouri
Senator Jones
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
S. R. Peters
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Hinds
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Empress AN
Pope
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