Budget system would save money and curb spending
Washington reports that river and harbor improvements and public buildings would be funded far more frugally under a budget system. Supporters say direct taxation via the income tax would pressure economy, while critics warn against political resistance and delayed adoption. The piece notes potential savings on naval outlays and the abolition of inefficient mints and assay offices, with overall national fiscal reform likely to take years.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
United States
Going After the Woden Eau Rescue Plot on Kronprinz Wilhelm
New York May 7 John Booth a farmer with a bank account carries a photo of Dolores and boards the Kronprinz Wilhelm to rescue a Spanish prisoner and his buried treasure. Detectives on Hoboken pier confront Booth who insists he will go to Madrid to free the prisoner and win Dolores. A cable reports the treasure chest worth $200,000 and Booth’s plan to claim one third. Booth resists arrest as the ship sails away.
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New York
Dolores
John Booth
Doubtoons
Weinthall
Hoboken
Booth
Cable
Dolores Bonita
Pacific Coast
Spain
Madrid
Wool prices with Heatwole Brothers advert
Wool buyers Heatwole Brothers advertise to pay top prices. Visit 1498 North German Street for current rates and offers. Contact via phone 283 or line BO ABR for details and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Heatwole & Brother
North German Street
Thoura
Samose Promises Quick Health and Plump Flesh
Jas L Avis touts Samose as a flesh building tonic that increases weight in a week. He claims customers improve from thin and sickly to strong and healthy, with a personal guarantee to refund if unsatisfactory. The product is described as pure and safe for delicate users including children.
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Jas. L. Avis
Prohibition Question Sentiment Highlighted by Augusta Democrats
Staunton May 7 Democrats of Augusta county will vote in the summer primary on legislative candidates and also express their view on statewide submission of the liquor question. The County Democratic Committee met in Staunton and, after debate, decided to provide separate ballot boxes so voters can say for or against an enabling act. Attending were William H. Landes Edward Echols H B Spronl George H Layman N L Shreckhise J W W Montgomery J D Crowle Ta 8 Christian D G Ruckman William Hast R A Tadd.
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Staunton
Augusta County
Nquor
Democratic Committee
William H. Landes
Edward Echols
H. B. Spronl
George H. Layman
N. L. Shreckhise
J. W. W. Montgomery
J. D. Crowle
Christian
D. G. Ruckman
William Hast
R. A. Tadd
Veterans urged to attend New Market reunion anniversary
A 1913 Franklin West Virginia circular urges Sixty Second Virginia Infantry veterans to attend the 49th anniversary of the Battle of New Market on Memorial Day week. The letter, from EH M Calhoun, notes James H Dwyer hopes many comrades will visit the battlefield and graves, with a stenographer recording statements for history.
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EH. M. Calhoun
Franklin
Sixty-Second Virginia Infantry
Battle of
New Market
W. Va
Jas. H. Dwyer
Harrisonburg
Woodson
62Nd Regiment
62Nd
Elkton Tax Collector Seeks 1912 Tax Payments
Tax tickets for the Town of Elkton have been turned over to the collector for collection. Taxpayers are urged to visit the collector's shop to pay their 1912 taxes.
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Elkton
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