Elsie De Wolfe sues income tax law test case
Chicago reports Miss Elsie De Wolfe of New York has filed the first suit against the income tax law. The action targets the Continental and Commercial Bank as plaintiff’s counsel says the case will go to the United States Supreme Court. The suit claims class discrimination and argues the tax is not uniform, with higher rates on incomes over 100000.
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Chicago
Elsie de Wolfe
New York
Continental and Commercial Bank
United States Supreme Court
Inter
Burglar Bites Eggs In Bloomington Home Break In
In Bloomington Illinois a burglary occurred at a residence where a hot gas stove boiled six eggs and they were eaten. Two watches and a revolver were stolen in the break in.
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Bloomington
Oster Hulva
Huerta vows to defend German interests in Mexican conflict
He declares immediate action to rush his vessel to the scene of the anticipated clash and protect German interests. Huerta states he has no intention of yielding, and if fighting in Mexico lasts for years he will continue his part as long as he is alive.
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Villa
Mexico City
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Tampico
Bremen
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Miss Lillian Duryea to Wed New York Broker
New York reports Miss Lillian Duryea of Glencoe S I and New York will marry Wilbur Baldwin a broker living in Tarrytown after Baldwin obtained a Reno divorce from his wife who consented. The couple, longtime friends, plan to wed within two weeks with the bride to support the groom.
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New York
Lillian Duryea
William Duryea
Glencoe
S. 1
Wilbur Baldwin
Tarrytown
Baldwin
Sickles Avenue
Nyack
Duryea
Edith Campbell
Mr Duryea
Reno
Seven year enlistment law faces unpopularity
Washington reports a marked decrease in army enlistments under the seven year enlistment law. Inspector-General Gurlington notes recruiting officers have explained the contract to applicants, but many express unwillingness to enlist due to the reserve feature. The law assigns three years of active service and four in the reserves.
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Washington
War Department
Gurlington
Membe
Congress Plans Alaska Rail Road Build To Open Northwest
Washington reports President Wilson urges government built and owned Alaska railroad of about 400 miles to connect interior resources to Pacific harbors. Congress eyeing a bill to authorize construction and determine operation mode after completion. Bill also aims to recognize services of the canal builders as the Isthmian project moves forward.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Alaska
Great Northwest Territory
Alaska Railroad
Pacific Ocean
Whence Come Aigrettes Chicago Dec 9 Court Question
Federal Judge Landis faces a bench of counsel and witnesses as he asks where herone wear aignettes. No one answers, and the court adjourns without clarification.
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Chicago
Herone
Landis
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