Maryland Debates Income Tax and State Revenue Needs
Maryland legislators weigh the income tax issue as Governor Crothers argues for states’ rights. Senator Gorman contends the Sixteenth Amendment would encroach on state authority while noting Maryland’s need for revenue to fund roads, care for the indigent insane, and public works. The dispute centers on federal vs state taxation and how taxes would burden citizens.
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New York
Sen- Raot Bes
New Large
New York City
Income tax debate and regional impacts across states
The piece discusses the national income tax proposal, arguing it would equalize burdens, reduce tariff injustices, and prevent tax dodging. It cites the Baltimore Sun on Governor Crothers and warns Maryland risks losing taxpayers if neighboring states don’t tax incomes, urging nationwide adoption.
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Crothers
the Sun
New Jersey
Maryland
Ita
Maryland General Assembly Faces Final Month
Maryland’s General Assembly enters its last month of a constitutionally limited session. A multitude of bills have been introduced. many should be rejected, yet enough key issues remain to fill the time to the session’s end. The Governor vows arrests for violators of the anti lobby law, while national debate swirls about the Lords and Astor's possible return to America.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Minutes of Merriness and Jokes in 19th Century Papers
A collage of playful quips from the Chicago Post Chicago News and Harper s Bazar collected by the era s humorists. The snippets joke about deception age pronunciation and odd observations with a light satirical tone.
Naval spending eyed as excessive by House committee
The New York World reports Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee argues that 71 percent of government outlays outside the Post Office are military, with war costs rising and preparations driving new expenses while other departments see funding cuts.
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Porte
War mania and futile spending loom in public glare
Fragmentary text decries war fever and costly schemes. It questions when the drive to invent and spending will end, noting efforts to halt waste and exaggeration amid ongoing conflict.
Moments with the Muse Pussy-Willows Poem
A verse by L Frederick from Maryland in 1910 extols pussy-willows as they bend to March winds and herald spring. The speaker invites the pussy-willows to bloom, contrasts them with violets and pansies, and notes arbutus and other blossoms soon appearing.
Big Egg-Laying Contest to Open National Poultry Station
The first national egg laying contest in the country will be hosted near Mexico Missouri next fall with 1000 plus hens from the United States and Europe. A large plant capable of handling 3000 to 6000 hens annually will be built on suitable ground near Mexico with J H L Swindler in charge. The project will receive support from the national government and the Agricultural Department in Washington with participation from Cornell Michigan A C and other poultry departments.
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State Poultry Board
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J. HL. Swindler
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Michigan Agricultural College
Connecticut Agricultural College
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Australia
Daughters of Confederacy Meet at Fitzhugh Lee Chapter
The Fitzhugh Lee Chapter held its monthly meeting with routine business followed by a social session. Prizes were awarded for a guessing contest and an illustrated songs contest. Plans were discussed for a Monocacy battlefield marker to be unveiled on July 9, 1911.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Tania
Genes Iorthington
Illnesses Reported At Local Homes In Area
Several residents near this place are reported ill. Mrs Bheesing remains seriously ill at her step son G W Bhainge home. Mrs Carey is in critical condition at Fair View. R M Ravneberger Sr is ill at his home nearby. Charles Ravneberger Jr was kicked in the face but is improving at home. Mrs Harry L Thomas near Adems town is recovering from illness.
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Harry L. Thomas
Ademstown
Telegraphers Win Out With Wage Increase Agreement
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and telegraphers reach a contract raising wages by 8 to 9 percent, adding about 1050000 annually to payroll. The deal includes a 15 day vacation, a $12500 annual pass privilege for long-serving telegraphers, and a 30-day notice for changes.
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Betty
Amoum
Janatta
Carroll Literary Society Meeting At Adamstown High School
The Carroll Literary Society of Adamstown High School held a regular meeting on Sunday February 25 with vice president John Prenton Smith presiding in the absence of the president. A program included recitations readings debates and a unanimous decision in favor of the affirmative on the love of money and crime topic. The meeting adjourned to meet Friday March 4.
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Bernice LE. Spring
John W. Null
John W. Nall
Sonety
Academy Baseball Team Prepares For New Pitching Machine
Feaval Academy baseball squad eyes trial of a pneumatic pitching machine installed near the diamond. It imitates Cincinnati Reds gear, delivering curved and drops to challenge batters and provide strong practice. The project advances as facilities adapt for air pressure use.
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Cincinnati Reda
Loyola College to Meet Diamonds Tonight at Union Rink
Loyola College, Baltimore scholastic champions, faces the Diamonds at Union Rink tonight. Loyola has beaten Mt St Marys, Mt St Marys beat Washington & Lee, and Washington & Lee defeated the Diamonds. Loyola arrives on the B and O at 6 10 p.m.
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Washington & Lee
Frederick Players Sign For Coming Season
Several last year’s Frederick baseball players sign for the coming season. Joe Sheridan signs with the Lowell Maine team. Paul Musser signs with the Williamsport Pennsylvania team. Samuel Peaster signs with the Haverhill Massachusetts team.
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Williamsport
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Frederick Market Prices and Commodities Report
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmare Exchange corrected March 2, 1910. Wheat No 2 Red 1.23. Corn New Est Corn 3.50 per barrel. Rye 0.60 to 0.62 per bushel. Oats 0.50 to 0.60 per bushel. Hay No 1 Timothy 18.00 to 19.00. Mixed 17.00 to 18.00. Clover 26.00 to 28.00. Hay Not Gain 18.00 to 30.00 per ton. Wheat product 10.00 to 13.00. Buckwheat 3 to 6 cents per lb. Flour Winter 6.25 to 6.75. Spring 6.00 to 6.60. Cornmeal 1.75 to 1.85. Feed-stuff prices shown.
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Glover
Baltimore Stock Market Big Catch of Fish
In Baltimore a fishing party at the mouth of Pesky Creek reeled in 67 suckers and 2 carp. Harold Ramaburg James Lorea William Schell and John Haller led the haul with the carp weighing 1% and 14 pounds respectively. The report ends with a stray verse about selling and bargaining.
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Harold Ramaburg
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William Schell
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