Income tax debate roils nations and courts
The U S Supreme Court ruling on the income tax saps its central aim by nullifying taxes on rents land and state bonds Though repeal looms as a possibility and Congress faces a political battle that could reshape federal revenue Oscar Wilde faces a libel suit in London and other legal matters unfold in Aberdeen and county circuits.
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Sioux City Journal
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
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Congress
Justice Jackson
Cleveland
Carlisle
Congress of the United
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Webester Lodge
Lavin
Workman Meclutt
Aberdeen
Nebraska towns clash over license or no license plan
Telegraph reports show the license versus no license fight dominating spring elections in many Nebraska towns. Gov Melvinley denies claiming he would leave the Republican Party if it backed free silver, while asserting he would not seek the presidency under such a stance.
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Nebraska
MelNinley
Republican Party
State Treasurer Phillips Keeps South Dakota Credit Above Par
Governor Phillips in Deadwood reports state finances solid with 304,600 anticipations warrants funded and 225,000 in treasury. Taxes flow in, 100,000 paid this month, and warrants paid as presented. The Argus Leader praises his mastery in safeguarding credit and resisting coercive terms.
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South Dakota
Phillips
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Deadwood
Treasury
Argus
Hipple
Garretson Advocates Silver Remonetization for Prosperity
Sioux City banker A S Garretson asserts national recovery hinges on remonetizing silver to its former monetary role. He says demonetization collapsed property values and predicts England France and Germany will join the U S in bimetalism, anticipating forthcoming party conventions will endorse it.
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A. S. Garretson
Sioux City
England
France
Germany
United States
Prince Bismarck Birthday Homage Sparks Nostalgia
The piece notes German affection for Bismarck on his birthday and reflects on the value of living longer to receive homage. It also mentions The Kimball Graphic’s thirteenth anniversary and a new press cylinder, while touching on local views of a Soldiers' Home commandant in Hot Springs and political chatter about Senator Davis.
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Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Germany
Kimball Graphic
Tinan
Graphic
Clare
Hot Springs
Col. Clough of
Deadwood
Kind Carnegie Raises Wages and Rent Quietly
A generous act by Mr Carnegie described as raising workers wages without solicitation and, a month later, increasing their house rent in a similar considerate manner.
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Mr. Carnegie
Allison Stock Faces Sudden Jump Amid Market Hints
Allison stock remains at par with strong indications of a rapid rise soon. Observers warn friends could push the price by aggressive buying, signaling a volatile move possibly turning the stock into a market drug candidate.
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Allison
Amazed Two Star Sees Kinetoscope and Phonograph in Washington
Two Star, Sisseton Sioux leader, visited Washington with Agent Koeller and interpreter Joe Brown. He toured the kinetoscope, phonograph, and a Marine Band performance, expressing wonder at modern sights while noting his people face poverty from crop failure. He recalled past forgetfulness of his 1867 visit.
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Koeller
Joe Brown
Brown
Birch Cooley
Two Star
United States
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Silbey
Senator Kyle
Duncan McFarland
Marine Band
Columbia Athletic Club
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
A Tough Piece of Humanity in a Policy Bargain
This Chicago Tribune tale recounts Gaines of St. Peter Minnesota who bought a life policy for 3500 dollars, refused a 2000 dollar cancellation, and struck a deal for 416 dollars a year until death. Over 18 years the company paid 7455 dollars, plus saved 90 dollar premiums, totaling about 18000 dollars gained by Gaines at age 88.
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Gaines
St. Peter
Minn
Chicago Tribune
Bustles Supplying Dog Muzzles in Lake Crystal
The Lake Crystal auctioneer could not move 100 ladies bustles until his wife suggested a plan. He sold the bustles as dog muzzles for 40 cents each, with a second batch prompting faster sales. The quip says every dog in Lake Crystal now wears a bustle for a muzzle under a death penalty for nonbustled dogs.
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St. Peter (Minn
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