Tax law impact cited for Astor family income
The report states that if the income tax is enacted William Walders Astor will owe Uncle Sam about 174000 dollars annually.
03 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1894
Page
1
The report states that if the income tax is enacted William Walders Astor will owe Uncle Sam about 174000 dollars annually.
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The Tim French Astronomics Society awarded Prof. Varnum of the University of Cileago the Araga gold medal in recognition of his discovery of Jupiter's fifth satellite announced last year. Previously the medal had been conferred only once, to the French astronomer Leverrier for his work on planetary discovery.
A garbled OCR fragment describes vessels wrecked along the English coast with references to a schooner and freight, showing unclear names and phrases. The text lacks coherent details but hints at maritime damage and a vessel named Braver and others among maritime wrecks.
The readable portion hints at a garbled report with scattered phrases about wages, New Yorker mentions, a department, and pranks. No clear event, person, organization, date, or outcome is discernible.
A coastal official estimates changes in ship routes and port duties. He notes fleet adjustments and potential new bunkering points affecting trade flows and harbor facilities. Unclear details accompany the fragmented report of marine ministry plans.
Fragmentary OCR text references death cases and medical remedies with disrupted names and locations, unclear details about treatment attempts and outcomes. The garbled lines hinder clear identification of people, organizations, or events.
The Adisomlack region notes the striking power of the human voice in calm weather. Shorelines hear ordinary conversations clearly from across the lake, deterring game wardens and visitors from whispering. Mowers and deer slaughterers face strict penalties for whispering or revealing their presence.
A Philadelphia leader notes that Oolong tea costs sixty to seventy cents a pound with capacity for higher prices in tight markets. Imported teas rarely exceed the common brands in value, but cornered markets have driven London prices up to 173 per pound.
The original copy once shown in the State Department Library has faded from light exposure and parchment decay, prompting withdrawal from public view. It has been rolled, placed in a tin box, and stored with government archives for preservation.
In Leavenworth Kansas Mrs George Blackman becomes secretary of the board of public commissioners and effectively controls the police force. Her husband, once a penitentiary guard, now serves as sergeant of police by a commission signed by his wife. The former officer was discharged for lacking a family.
A government grort lists 7 427 wage earning girls across 345 industries, with twenty two identities. The typical starting age is about fifteen, though many begin under nine and most work long hours in factories.
A detailed review of the Hawaiian crisis and the Stevens censure, outlining U S sovereignty over Hawaii, debates on annexation, and the political tensions in the provisional government era. The report discusses executive actions, constitutional concerns, and differing Senate positions on foreign relations and protectorate status.
Dispatches report a surprise attack on slave traders off the west coast of Africa. British forces led by Capt Edward Gamble and the cruiser Raleifen engaged the raiders, inflicting casualties and pursuing a retreat through coastal bush. Several officers were wounded while recovering the arms and prisoners.
A Republican campaign committee leader from Ohio states the party will wage an aggressive effort in the coming year focusing on tariffs. He says the tide favors Republicans and cites compiling speeches by party leaders to broadcast tarifi education across districts targeting the Senate and House.
New York on February 24 Erastus WH spa released from custody at noon Saturday. Bail bond signed by Recorder Moivth in the city chamberlain’s office. Mr Dogre is father in law of Mr Wi trans son William, in precarious condition at home on Staten Island.
Frank Geiser, a seven year old boy at a carriage factory in Sanger and Sea, killed a bullying workman with a pair of shears. He was arraigned in police court Saturday, but Judge Gregg ruled self defense and fright, and discharged the case.
Grave apprehensions are entertained that Norman I. Munro publisher and yachtsman who Friday underwent an operation to remove his vermiform appendix by Dr Abbe will not recover All those in and around his apartments in the Nottman house where the patient lies were very much cast down Saturday
Paris reports two republican deputies elected to the senate. DePengle voy won the Vosges seat created by Albert Ferry's death. Eugene Mir secured the Aude seat for the senate.
Weather reports from Michigan in February indicate that warm spells have damaged peach buds significantly in many areas. Shelby county officials say Oceania county orchards have not suffered serious damage yet and remain hopeful for a better turn in the season.
Waseca Minnesota February 246 Josiah S Craighorn a leading local figure is 215000 short in his accounts and under arrest on an embezzlement warrant sworn by Hartford Fire Insurance Co he served as agent for the firm
Grensheip Indiana February 2 Reed found guilty of manslaughter and given ten years in the penitentiary for the killing of Policeman Bernnard in Indianapolis last October with a single additional weapon.
In Wasuvictos on February 27 a Democratic caucus clash over the tariff bill drew sharp exchanges. Senator West of Missouri condemned the finance committee’s loss of control and urged constituents to appeal to Democratic senators. Jealousies over the bill’s direction and Brice’s remarks inflamed the debate as Ohio industries faced tax burdens.
Mrs Mary Lease of Kansas, famed for suffrage work, recounted a childhood glimpse of a Masonic initiation in Lockport New York. She described watching the three degrees through a sliding wicket and said possession of lodge secrets equates to being a Mason.
Lansing reports show state board of auditors findings on long standing wholesale charges for board meals, hotel bills, and rail fares. Ex secretary of state Harry Conant served 1853 to 1857 and halted the practice, which resumed after his term and worsened under later administrations. Governor Hich denies Hambitzer claim about board being right on railroad and hotel expenses.
Secretary Carlisle states the whisky tax will be set to the one dollar per gallon rate as in the Woodson bill passed by the House. No extension of the whiskey ban is planned.
Calvin Armstrong who escaped from an inn in Kokomo Indiana seven days ago was arrested at the Palmer house in this city by Sheriff Simons of Howard county Indiana. He began serving a three year sentence in the Indiana state prison at Michigan City Monday night.
Ex President Harrison and his party left the city at 10 50 a m Monday for the Pacific coast aboard a special combination sleeping car, described as exquisitely decorated. Mondus in the house saw a resolution urging recall of Mr Willis from Hawaii.
Purrescres Pa Feb 21 no new smallpox cases at West Penn hospital. Mrs Richard son the victim suffered a malignant attack. Two additional smallpox cases were reported Monday morning from the east end.
General Master Workman Sovereign of the Knights of Labor denounces Judge Jenkins and threatens to violate the Northern Pacific injunction. He accuses patronage of placing an unfit judge and calls for agitation on deporting Negroes to Africa as a solution to the race problem. He plans speeches to Northern Pacific employees in Winona Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Cucaco Feb 6 Fire was discovered in the dome of the World’s Fair agricultural building. Firemen from Hyde Park and Woodlawn fought the blaze as flames spread to the roof and the center dome. The fire was largely checked after about an hour. Officials suspect an incendiary caused the destruction.
Rev. Dr. Talmage argues from Ecclesiastes that facial expression reveals the soul and that God can reshape a hardened face through kindness and faith. He cites cynicism, revenge, and mercy as chisels shaping countenance, praising benevolence as the truest sculptor of character.
Feb 26 report states Judge Brentano overruled a new trial motion and sentenced Prendergast to death by hanging on March 25. Higgins faces execution the same day for murder, with both condemned to die together if the supreme court does not intervene.
Margaret Joy, 29, of 412 West Fourth Street, was fatally burned Saturday morning while baking. Her apron brushed the stove grate and ignited, rapidly spreading through her clothing and causing severe injuries as she attempted to escape. She left behind a husband and four children.
A Sunday morning quake lasted over a minute with windows rattling and plaster cracking. Saturday night a bright aurora display lit the northern heavens with deep purple fire noted. Also noted is Neal Dow’s ninetieth birthday observance planning and related temperance union correspondence from England urging nationwide events.
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