22 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
1
President Taft travels west to speak on national resource conservation and the proposed direct income tax amid large Denver crowds. He plans to address the corporation tax controversy as part of his broader campaign themes.
The article discusses conflicting recollections of Cook and Peary and Whitney's role in the pole expedition narrative. It notes Whitney’s alleged silence on sexual matters and hints at tax issues tied to income from investments and corporation tax.
The president defended the corporation tax as a compromise instrument closely resembling England's income tax, arguing it could cover near every feature of a direct levy without apportioning proceeds. He opposed a direct income tax except in emergencies, citing concerns over concealment and perjury in salaries and professional incomes.
The Maht plant in the city and the Stineman Mining Company suspend operations due to a water shortage as waterworks run dry amid continued drought. In Durham North Carolina a local missionary claims an herbal remedy cures pellagra and doctors begin trials using the herb.
Edgar By Petit, 31, employee of Penn Mutual Life Insurance, died by self inflicted gunshot in a fireproof vault of the Philadelphia office. Authorities note long illness and suspected mental strain contributed to the act.
Five prisoners narrowly escaped death when Madston set fire to a room near the jail corridor in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on September 23. Police, alerted by smell of smoke, fought the blaze and prevented a fatal outcome. Madden was arrested again on charges of arson.
Tifton Georgia September 22 Charles Lokey a convict on the chair gang was killed at the breakfast table by Albert White another convict. White approached from behind and struck Lokey with a wagon jack or hickory club delivering a fatal blow.
An outpouring of public mourning marks the state tribute to Governor Johnson. The cortege moved through the streets as flags flew at half mast and buildings draped in crepe. Rev J law chaplain led services at the Capitol before the body was taken on a special train toward St Peter for final rites.
A bank collapse investigation reports multiple casualties and injured workers. Names appear garbled but indicate victims from New York and Horanton with others involved in the incident at Scraritah. Authorities promise an official statement and further details as the case unfolds.
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