Supreme Court Rules Corporation Tax Constitutional
The U S Supreme Court ruled the corporate tax constitutional, deeming it an excise on doing business and measured by net income from all sources after a $5,000 allowance. The decision, unanimous, upholds taxation of corporate profits while excluding a Boston real estate trust and clarifying franchise rights under state law.
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London snaps up Mississippi Power bonds
London on March 13 reports subscription closes for the London share of 3.5 million dollars of the Mississippi River Power Company 1 percent sinking fund gold bonds. The issue totals 15 million dollars and subscription opened only two hours.
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Kills in Defense of Wronged Sister in Duel
Newport March 13. Kidwell McSween son of Col W J McSween a lawyer and state committee member dueled with John Pritchett the girl's suitor. McSween was killed and Pritchett fatally wounded after renewed affair with Emma McSween. Family had opposed the relationship and sent her away to school before she left and met Pritchett in Knoxville. The McSween family claimed the pair were not married.
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Former Legislators Accused in Furniture Contract
Springfield March 13. After a long trial lasting three and a half hours the jury deliberated about 21 ballots. State Senator Stanton C. Pemberton of Oak was on trial amid bribery allegations connected to a furniture contract.
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Pardon for Morse Not Expected in Taft Era
Augusta March 13 The President golfed early and has not yet considered the pardon papers for Banker Morse. Best friends expect only a possible five year commutation. Taft rested, drove to meet Mrs. Taft and Helen, attended St. John's church, and joined a luncheon at Landon Thomas before a long motor ride.
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Roosevelt reviews troops in Texas on tour stop
Roosevelt began the seventh day of his Texas tour with a flying review of troops near San Antonio. He then delivered an address to the city and proceeded to Austin Fort Worth and Dallas. In a separate matter former Representative Joseph B Clark of Vandalia was found not guilty after being charged with conspiring to secure money for votes in furnishing contracts for state legislative chambers. Demonstrations were forbidden in court and the state's attorney said the verdict did not alter the facts.
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Second annual grade school spelling match slated for April
The city will hold a spelling contest for boys on April 20 to crown the best speller with prizes and increased effort. Girls compete for the McCabe trophy the following week on April 27 under the same rules and plan as last year.
Powder Company Promises to Pay All Losses After Explosion
Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin March 1 The Dupont Powder company officials and directors after an all day meeting in the ruins of their plant promised to rebuild the village and to pay every cent of actual loss sustained by any person as a result of the explosion Thursday night The promise was made by T P Laffey of Wilmington Delaware general counsel for the company The company plans to rebuild at least a portion of the mill at once and will transfer much of its business to a new Hibbing Minnesota plant
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Davenport man escapes gas death in close call
H L Board of Alpene Michigan, employed by George L Myers of 430 Brady street Davenport, nearly died from gas asphyxiation Saturday morning. Myers found the room at 512 Ripley street filled with fumes and partially turned off a gas jet. Medical aid arrived and Board is expected to recover thanks to Myers timely action.
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Lorimer Resignation Demanded by Church in Moline
Four hundred members of the First Congregational Church in Moline voted a resolution demanding the resignation from the United States Senate of William Lorimer and censuring Senator Shelby M. Cullom for backing Lorimer. The church will refuse to recognize Lorimer as their senator and Cullom is asked to decline to act with him. Excavation began today for a new church for the Central Presbyterian congregation at Tenth Avenue and Fourteenth Street.
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Fourteenth Street
Fisher Takes Oath as Interior Secretary
Washington March 13 Walter L Fisher of Chicago took oath today as secretary of the interior succeeding Ballinger Ballinger was succeeded by Fisher after the oath in the capital with Chicago lawyer as new head of the interior department.
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Exposure death of Orion Pioneer Charles Swanson at 72
Charles Swanson a wealthy farmer living two miles south of Orion Illinois died at 2 PM yesterday from complications of exposure suffered last winter. Found nearly frozen in his home after illness left him unable to build a fire. He was 72, a 60 year resident, leaving three sons Melcher Albert and Frank all Irving on the farm and a sister Mrs Jo Tims Samuelson of Springfield. Funeral is set for 10:30 tomorrow with burial in Lutheran Cemetery.
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Landslide on Vesuvius destroys railway section
Naples March 13 a severe earthquake shook the area with strong detonations from Mount Vesuvius. A large section of the earth gave way damaging the funicular railway and causing significant disruption to service. Local authorities reported no immediate casualties. The quake and eruption followed by aftershocks unsettled residents and halted traffic in the city.
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Landslide Hits Crater Feeds Smoke Clouds Hinders Funicular
A large landslide occurred last evening from the crater’s upper slope, estimated at 1000 by 250 feet. Enormous smoke clouds rose as the Funicular railway sustained heavy damage. Tourists preparing to ascend by rail were nearby when the quake struck.
Fresh Battles Reported as Insurrectos Push In Mexico
Reports from Washington New York and El Paso describe incursions into Coahuila and Morelos with telegraph lines down. Secretary Dickinson says no intervention planned unless Mexican negligence endangers foreigners. Battles near Neuvojoa Sonora leave one dead two wounded as Washington ships head to Guantanamo. Famine and unrest spread into northern Mexico prompting martial law discussions and border troop deployments.
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Mesten City
Twenty Six Miners Buried in Norman Mine Cavern
Virginia Minnesota March 13 officials report a cave in at Norman pit burying 26 miners. Ten bodies recovered with 14 to 16 still missing as rescue efforts continue. Thaw loosening rocks caused the slide. guards guard the plant while workers dig through ore and debris. One man rescued and in critical condition. two others killed.
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Engine H hits a laborer at Burlington round house
Harry Chicuros a Greek laborer at the Burlington round house Davenport sustained painful injuries about 530 last evening while shoveling ashes from the ash pit into a car An engine was moved into the pit and he was struck between the pilot and rails He was taken by city ambulance to his rooming place 218 East Second street Davenport
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Burlington Roundhouse
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East Second Street
Davenport
Maine Battleship Turret Cover Raised In Harbor
The forward turret cover of the battleship Maine was raised yesterday weighing 20 tons with 21 foot diameter. The iron remains unwarped though the heavy bolts that held it in place are sheared in half. Pile driving in the harbor bed was halted for an obstruction that proved to be the turret.
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Maine
Tax collectors robbed in Carroll County holdup
Edward Aubery a Freedom township tax collector was robbed at gunpoint by a masked man in Sterling Carroll county late Saturday night taking the tax money he had collected earlier in the day.
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Carroll County
Sterling
Freedom Township
Court Defies Legislature in Ballot Box War
Chicago March 12 Judge Owens in the county court ordered Cook county election commissioners not to surrender ballot boxes from the Fourth and Twenty-fifth senatorial districts after a legislature order. Pred J Crowley, contesting the Third congressional district election, objected to removal of the boxes. If the legislature tries to override, the commissioners may seek a federal restraining order.
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