War revenue bill stalls as Hawaii’s Wilcox is sworn in
Washington December 17 The war revenue reduction bill was parked in the house. Hawaii’s delegate Robert Wilcox was sworn in after the journal approval, escorted to the bar by New Mexico’s debate member. A move to cut the inheritance tax exemption from 10,000 to 5,000 failed 45 to 82 as the house reversed committee action.
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Albany NOS Deel board of sharities report on the Gus investigation
The board’s committee finds Commandant Sheppard not proven guilty of drunkenness or improper bills. he resigns. It concludes post exchange funds were misused, used for liquor purchases, including champagne, though proceeds were intended for a library and reading room. The home’s main thoroughfares feature fourteen saloons near the gate, funded largely by members’ pension money.
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Long Programme of Sports for Pan American Event
James F. Sullivan, manager of the Pan American programme, announces a long schedule of sports from May 11 to November 1, with events and contingencies through December 17. The note outlines planning, venues, and participant rosters for the Pan American competition.
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Amendment on Inheritance Tax Exemption Adopted
The article notes passage of an amendment to the freight and express recept tax plan restricting inheritance tax exemptions for estates of people who died before June 13, 1808. It covers Washington proposals, congressional figures, and related constitutional amendments on corporate authorization and federal regulation. It mentions Senate notices about memorials for Senator Davis and executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Also cites nominations, new orders, mining acquisitions, and sports plans for the Pan American exhibition along with a poisoning case, hospital news, and a deadly family fire in Cannonball, North Dakota.
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Naturaly Food Company Incorporation Filed in Niagara Falls
The Naturaly Food company of Niagara Falls filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on a capital stock of 10 million dollars. The corporate tax totals 12 thousand 500 dollars. Parallel notes refer to Paris police actions in December with arrests and prisoner movements.
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Naturaly Food Company
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War reports from Magaliesberg and Buller crisis rise
London dispatches detail heavy losses for British forces at the Magaliesberg and near Tugela, with De Wet’s forces checked by Lord Kitchener’s troops. Reports note 6 officers and 45 men wounded, 18 officers and 5 other ranks missing, and captures include a 15-pounder and wagons. Parliament adjourns as public concern grows over South Africa policy.
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