Revenue tax reforms urged to simplify collection and resolve inequities
Thomas Jr of Stennings Russell and a committee of trust and banking leaders urged changes to the revenue laws. They called for a three member commission to hear disputes, broader deductions including corporate gifts, and fairer treatment of fiduciaries and nonresident aliens, with measures to curb aggressive assessments and extend time for filings. The proposal dates from June 19 1918.
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Association of Trust Company Counsel
Kitching ™ Nittes
Hercharsea Xen Ft Eeema
Virgin Islands
Canal Zone
PLC
British Labor split looms over pacifist pressure and truce
Eight Labour members in the British Government face a party rift amid pacifist pressure. The Daily Telegraph warns of a looming cleavage with factions at odds over war policy. Ministers Roberts and Barnes say they would resign only if duty allows, as the Labour Executive moves to end the wartime truce and field official Labour candidates against others.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Department
Commis
Landon
Labor
Labor Party
Daily Telegraph
The
Telegraph
George H. Roberts
Minster
George Nicoll Barnes
Daily Mall
the Times
Barnes
Higher freight rates in effect today threaten short lines
The Senate heard that increased freight rates, effective at midnight, apply to most short line railroads under Government control. The 25 percent or more hikes will raise annual revenue by at least 700 million dollars. Short lines warn of bankruptcy and urge relief while trunk lines remain controlled.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Short Linea
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
B. M M Robinson
American Short Line Railroad Association
Ben B. King
Dallas
Texas
Colorado & Midland
Midland Road
King
Denver Rio Grande Railroad
John Barton Payne
Colorado Midland
Carleton Waa
Payne
Cummins
Iowa
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Morgantown
Rowlsburg
W. Va
Earnines Railroad Administration
Howeer
Director General of Railroads
New York State
Pliceonnen
Can Albany
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34Th Street
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