Taft opposes income tax plan in tariff fight
President Taft sends a message to Congress opposing a direct income tax within the tariff bill and urging a constitutional amendment to grant the federal government power to levy an income tax. He recommends a 2 percent excise tax on net profits of corporations except banks, insurers, and building associations, yielding about 25 million dollars annually.
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London Times Deal With The Book Men
The London Times ownership dispute is heard in Newark as Walter M. Jackson sues Horace E. Hooper to establish a nonexisting partnership. Hooper describes a plan to push the Times into a book scheme with profits to his group and reviews letters detailing negotiations with The Times and the book syndicate.
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London Times
Howell
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N. J
Walter M. Jackson
Newton
Mass
Horace E. Hooper
London
Jackson
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Encyclopaedia
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Lawyer cites distance range in delivery offer case
An affidavit from Moberley Bell describes opinions on partners Jackson and Hooper in the case. W Taft, brother of the President and counsel, will continue the argument today, with bids ranging from a mile to two miles and one man claiming seven miles from newsstands.
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Police Oppose Golden Rule at Chiefs Convention
Buffalo June 16 commotion as Chief Kohler of Cleveland advocates his Golden Rule policing plan. Debate split on endorsing the system with little chance of a vote for harmony. Kohler cites reduced arrests from 30,418 in 1907 to 10,085 in 1908 and proposes officers act as magistrates for minor offenses. A telegram from New York Commissioner Bingham notes absence. A separate resolution favors photographing prisoners before conviction, referred to committee.
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Penrose men nominated for state offices in Pennsylvania
The Republican State Convention in Harrisburg nominated Arthur E. Sisson for Auditor General, Jeremiah A. Stober for State Treasurer, and Judge Robert von Moschzisker for Associate Justice. The slate, led by United States Senator Penrose, supports tariff revision as part of the party platform.
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Trust Companies Announce Dividend Increases
The Standard Trust Company declares a semi annual dividend of 6 percent payable June 30 to stockholders of record June 28. An increase from 10 to 12 percent annual rate is noted. The Empire Trust Company also raises its dividend to 4 percent semi annually, payable July 1 to stockholders of record June 26.
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Convicted Capt. Kuhne Defends Rogues Gallery Photographs
Acting Capt. August Kuhne of the Brooklyn Detective Bureau says he faces a civil prison stay after contempt of court for ignoring a writ in the Frank Jenkins case. Sheriff Hobley plans to take Kuhne into custody once papers arrive, with questions over photos and measurements for police records.
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Kuhne
Department of Corrections
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Detective Bureau
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New Teeth For Old Mouths Offer At No Cost
A dental ad touts Martinolar teeth with no pain or cutting and promises a solid set for seniors. It invites readers to have a free mouth examination, pledges no obligation, and offers a 40 page book outlining full details and a guarantee.
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