Franchises Tax Burden Debate Hits Several States
Salient points from the period outline proposals to tax income and public franchises, with Michigan and Indiana governors urging reform. Nebraska officials discuss railroad taxes and franchise exemptions amid underassessed property revenue concerns. Governor Bliss backs expanding tax commissions. Indiana lawmakers convene to consider anti trust legislation, while Maine and New Hampshire leaders address port and education funding issues.
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Lincoln
Neh
Mickey
Suite Treasury
Board of Equalization
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Representative Hall
A. T. Buss
State Tax Commission
Blizs
Bliss
Senate
Theron W. Atwood
Tuscola
George W. Moore
St. Clair
Mess W. Barry
Ingham
Scott Griswold
Kent
Alfred W. Smith
S Nawee
John Porter
Saginaw
A. FL Freeman
Washtenaw
Manville
Jenks
Marquette
Indianapolis
Ind
Sesson
General Assembly of
Indiana
St the Republic
Durhin
Méessige
Run on the Bank Triggers Foreign Deposit Withdrawals
A large crowd gathered as foreigners withdrew deposits at one of New York’s oldest banks amid a misunderstanding of a state report. The State Superintendent’s statement clarified the situation, gradually easing the run as locals and foreigners learned the facts and the doors reopened.
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Associated Pressy
Schetwetady
Penks Kb Thi
Sehenee Y Shige Wank
Plague Fears Prompt Arizona Mexico Border Quarantine
A Tucson memo warns of bubonic plague in Mexico and urges steps to stop spread into Arizona. Officials state Ensenada and Mazatlan have cases and gangs enforce strict quarantine, patrols along Sonora and Sinaloa border, and ships barred from entry.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Board of Trade
Tucson
Ariz
Mexico
Arizona
Superior Board of Health of Mexico
Washington
Ensinads
Mazatlan
Bureau of American Republics
Grubbs
Los Angeles
Ensinada
Alexander
Spefuation
Hermosillo
Mazauan
Sonora
Sinaloa
Guaya
Guaymas
Inabeb
Gaara
Castro Accepts Hague Arbitration Offer
AP dispatch from Washington reports President Castro signaling willingness to arbitrate and to recognize submitting the claim referenced in British and German notes. Arrangements remain for appointing commissioners and uncertain reception of allied demands for payment and blockade withdrawal.
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Cbyy Associes Press
Washington, D. C
Flaver
State Department
Carita
Castro Expressee Wiingnis
Fiscus
Gomlia
Castre
Rhona
Blizzard Hits South Areas Prompt Snow and Cold
A severe winter storm sweeps Kentucky Tennessee and Georgia with heavy snow along the eastern states. Temperatures drop as snow and strong winds extend southward, bringing hazardous travel conditions from the mountains of Kentucky to the Carolinas and Georgia.
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Treeey Tauteville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Catalina
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Saathenn Ken
Caestina
Trai Peyuice
Genematape
Wisconsin Postmasters Named by President
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming Wisconsin postmasters including Elden W. Woolworth Bornhant Beck Henry Wall Joseph W. Frita Edward A. Bars and others for towns such as Ladysmith and UWorteon among others. The list reflects appointments to key postal positions across the state.
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Treney
Washington
D.C
Dar
Senate
Wisconsin
Elden W. Woolworth
Eosworth
Bornhant
Wisconsin congressmen face smallpox scare at Hamilton Hotel
Reported in Washington early January that a brother of Congressman Thompson of Alabama contracted smallpox. Health officer Dr Woodward ruled only the sick man and his brother, who shared an apartment, would be isolated. Wisconsin members Barney Brown Dahle and Jenkins were warned to avoid the hotel as a precaution. Representative Davidson Hyer’s arrival was delayed. Authorities advised vaccination and disinfectants for exposed, with no broader quarantine of the hotel. Joseph Q. Thompson, newly appointed internal revenue collector for Alabama, was also reportedly ill with smallpox in the same district.
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Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Hotel Hamilton
District of Columbia
Thompson
Woodward
Smallpox
Hamilton A
Capitol
Health Department
H. C. Stevens
Asagclat
Prese
Jan
Joseph Q. Thompaen
McEntly
Diettiet
Alnhems
Latin Hotel
Charlies W. Thompean
Alabama
Peary Plans Final Pole Attempt Next Summer
ARCTIC EXPLORER ROBERT PEARY TOLD a Philadelphia audience that he would undertake another expedition next summer to reach the pole. He believed the pole’s discovery practicable if a foothold on Grinnell Land could be secured with proper supplies for a dash across the ice. He said he had pushed farther toward the pole than before in his latest journey.
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New York
Robert Peary
Philadelphia
Grinnell Land
Senate Debates Free Coal and Philippine Aid
The Senate debated Aldrich’s resolution to remove the duty on anthracite coal, with Aldrich arguing it oversteps constitutional prerogatives and West countering the need for relief amid coal shortages. The Philippine guard bill moved forward, and post office affairs in Chicago were noted along with a draft animal appropriation for the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the
Miterior
Indian Territory
Aldrich
Rhode Island
West
House
Bir. Albdrich
Wilson
Democratic Finance Committee
Democratic Senate
Hill
New York
Cariff
Cleveland
Chicago
Coyne
Postoffice
Philippines
Lodee
Taft
Milwalker Railway Increases Wages For Motormen
President Wl. Reags of the Milwalker Rope and Light company informed the motormen and conductors that starting January 1 their wages will rise by one cent per hour. The raise will bring pay to between nineteen and twenty two cents per hour based on the amount of service cuts, totaling about $40,000 more per year.
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Yiy Ancodured
Prem Milwaukes
Wis
Jan
Wl. Reags
Milwalker Bler~ine Railway and Light Company
Bragg Sails Soon for Hong Kong Voyage
Special wire from Fond du Lac Wis reports General Bragg plans to reach San Francisco by January 2% to board the steamer bound for Hong Kong. He will be accompanied by Mrs Bragg and is expected to depart shortly.
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Miwauker
Wis
Jan SA
Fond du Tac
Brage
San Francisc
Hong Kong
Mra Brage
Doctor Temple's Successor Named Archbishop of Canterbury
Rt. Rev. De Darkinson, bishop of Winchester since 1885, has been appointed archbishop of Canterbury succeeding Most Rev. Dr. Temple who died December 24.
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Associated Press
Tandon
Jan
de Darkinon
Winchester
Canterbury
Temple
Snow Delays Trains in Wisconsin Region
Snow delays disrupt service on the Chicago and North Western Railroad in Wisconsin. Early morning passenger trains were canceled or arrived late, with only a few trains on schedule. Weather conditions caused widespread postponements and troubled travel across the Northwest.
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Wit
Myo
Wisconsin
Gren May
Wia
Saya
Chicago and Northaweshern
Wbx
Twine Plant Closings Reported Amid Stock Droop
The Northwestern correspondent details closures at Oshkosh and West Superior grass twine plants of the American Grass Twine Co, with about 250 workers laid off. Stock activity on the New York Exchange shows a sharp fall from August 1902 highs, suggesting market troubles as a possible cause, while local officials offer little explanation. The Minneapolis report notes temporary closure claims by Amerskin Grape Twine, but Oshkosh managers deny receivership talk.
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Amerton Grian ‘Twine Co
Lucent
New York
Comepany
Minneapolia
Minn
Amerksin Grape
Lile
Ovsakovic
American Grass Twine Company
Oshkosh
West Superior
Grasse Twine
Baesie
Amuliian Grass
M. F. White
Focal
Orhkesh
St. Paul
American Gras Tube Company
Delaware
Ise
Wall Street
Mort Fager
Northwesterian
Wisconsin
Te Tn
Glendale
S. 7
Stewart HM. Chishelm
Mwenry E. Howland
M. J. O'Shaughnessy
Charles P. Howland
Prradetreet
Dehkorh
American Grae Taine Company
Thie Bie
Eiria
Sheee
Ting
Northwestern Grass Twine Plant Revamped at Fox River Site
The Northwestern Car Shops company transformed into a modern grass twine factory on forty acres beside the Fox River. Incandescent lighting and new fire equipment serve a plant with four large warehouses, including a 200 foot long hall and three 130 foot bays. A grain stock supports ongoing operations. The plant began around 1896 under Northwestern Gras Twine company. William Dichmann is Central Superintendent.
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Northwestern Car Shops
Fox River
Campbell-Cameron Siwmill
Lountet
Northwestern
Gras Twine Company
William Dichmann
Compgn
Coal dealers in Toledo demand physician certificates for coal
In Toledo, Ohio, coal dealers now require a physician's certificate showing home illness and need for coal as a safeguard before selling even a ton. Separately in New York, coal prices rose with minimums around 9.50 and some anthracite reaching 12.50, as dealers discuss a retail pricing schedule.
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Associated Peers
Toledo
New York
Saxon
Fierce Fire Threatens Waycross Business District
A gale driven fire in Waycross, Georgia endangers the business portion as flames sweep through the town. Fire crews battle the blaze amid strong winds and smoke, with the situation described as serious and potentially destructive.
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Associated Praag
Savannah
Jan. S
Waycross
Pugilist Arrested Over Counterfeit Notes
William J. Sullivan known as Spike Sullivan and Charles Harris were remanded in police court on charges of attempting to pass counterfeit notes. Sullivan denied knowledge and said he met Harris casually at a railroad station while awaiting a train to his training quarters.
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Associated Pree Tandon
William J. Sullivan
Rpike
Sullivan
Charles Harris
Bank of Engraving
Harris
Former portmaster aide guilty of postal funds embezzlement
Associated Press report from Wadteon Wisconsin states former assistant portmaster at Hager City Pierce County was convicted in federal court of embezzling funds from postal money orders. He received six months in the house of correction and was fined $1705 to cover the shortage.
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Associated Pressty
Wadteon
Wis
Jan
John &, Cakes
Hager Ciy
Pierce County
Houses of Correction
Jana
Died in Ithaca N Y Mrs J Snell dies at home in Hiraga NY
Telegram announces the death of Mrs J Snell this morning at the home of Mrs Hattie J Canlea in Hiraga NY. Funeral arrangements are not yet set as arrival of the remains is pending. Mrs Snell was a longtime resident and esteemed in this city.
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Ielar
Mra
J. Snell
Hiraga
N. Y
Hattie J. Canlea
George D. Conke
Tits City
Mra. Syl
Aden Saen
J. Bernard Brennan
Dafaot Sen
Jobin Brennan
St. Peter's Church
High Street
Gerald Bouchette
Dean Bane
Bowen Street
St. Mary's Church
George Rudd
County Board Ends Three Day Session With Repairs Budget
The county board of supervisors adjourned after three days of studying repair plans. A $3500 appropriation funds floor and window repairs for courthous e offices and hallways. A $4000 allocation buys two Scottish marine boilers for county farms and power to oversee installation. A budget reallocation transfers auditing authority from certain committees to the county farm and death records system.
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County Board of Supervisors
Patra
Halle Doanstaira
Ari Oan Ming
Aerat
Scoteh Marine
Peer Farm
Busey
Lesuet
Parr
Wumters
Asystem
Mant
FREIGHT CREW BLAMED FOR DEADLY WRECK IN PITTSBURGH AREA
Jan 2 Six v6 of last night wreck on the Monongahela division of the Pennsylvania railroad near Duquesne Pa killed seven and injured others. Superintendent S Mitchell orders thorough investigation to determine responsibility. The crews failed to stop the balance train on the main track and the switches were closed.
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Mitevurg
S Mitchell
Appellate Court Rules on Market Cornering Case
The appellate court sweeps to decision in a case against eight board of trade members accused of cornering the market. It holds margins in banks are property actions and that cornering cannot force settlements, with the board's disciplinary powers noted as state property rights and disputes submitted to courts for resolution.
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Asanciated Press
Teley
Talal de Dijanction
Judgs Chytratus
Board of Trade
Aml
Deatery
Wolfe, Thorberun & Co
Beret
Judy
Femimad
Matj Bins Depoaltad
Ankl
Ooron
Thie Derman
Y M A Building Scorched in Cleveland Fire
Fire broke out in the kitchen of the central Y M C A building at Pine Street and Erie Street. The blaze damaged the ground floor storefronts and caused partial destruction to the structure. insurance coverage is noted. The incident affects the association and nearby merchants.
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Cleveland, O., Don
Young A Men's Fohicatian Association
Pinepeet
Erle
Woman Is Acquitted In Indiana Murder Trial
Mrs Meay Kane Brown of Cincinnati was acquitted this morning of murdering Mr W F Heponabh. The trial lasted about two hours as the couple’s children testified and Mrs Mildred attacked Mrs Brown with a poker before the shooting. The jury rendered a quick verdict.
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Vere Haste
Ind
Meay Kane Brown
Cinion
Int
Phe
W. EF. HePonabh Sas
Saman
Mra
Moly
Brown
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