Transportation crisis on Maryland Western Shore slows river traffic
The Chester River ferry service faces suspension with storms and wear on winter routes. Residents along the Chester River route suffer long dirt-road drives to reach freight and passenger points as the Tolchester line and other options threaten discontinuation. Rumors swirl of freight lines and ferries from Elk Hall to Baltimore, with possible bus connections to ease the blockade.
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Baltimore
Chester River
Ueaean
Baltiee
Chester
Maryland
Delaware
Margis Delaware and Virginia Redlreed Company
Set Hall
Battymore
Cestreville
Onne
Tolchester
State per capita tax levy details and highway funds
The report shows a per capita tax levy of 76 cents and total year expenditures around 2.23 for highway improvements. It references state figures, costs, and distributions, including references to funds and operations, with figures and entities appearing in abbreviated or garbled form.
Leap Year Tale From New York Oddities
A fragmented 19th century style piece mentions Jelly Irene a notably large woman with quirky habits and exaggerated traits. It contrasts personal anecdotes with political notes referencing a 2192 revenue law and committee actions. The passage blends humor with archival political content.
Tax figures and revenue distribution in Maryland history
The excerpt presents per capita property and tax data from 1917 to 1922, noting general department compensation, business and non business licenses, motor vehicle taxes, hunting fees, and a per capita funded debt of about 14.24 to 16.0 dollars. It cites total tax levies around 4.9 million dollars and per capita levy near 8.42 dollars.
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Luit
General Department
Touranes
Maryland
Treaty Violation Claim Against Germany Set for Paris Tribunal
The Brussels Paris case alleges German abuse of Belgian deportees during the war and seeks damages under Article 304 of the Versailles Treaty. A mixed arbitration tribunal will hear the matter in Paris on January 7 with Paul Morett leading the law faculty of the university. The tribunal will decide debts property rights contracts prescription and related issues.
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Brusels
APS
Munster
Paris
Paul Morett
True Index of Prosperity
A scrambled historical excerpt discusses prosperity indicators in American railways and industry. It mentions freight movement, manufacturing, and measures of progress seemingly tied to rail transport and national economic metrics in the United States.
Methods for tax reduction are announced in Capitol notes
Washington December 2 In a statement the House Ways and Means Committee released the tax reform draft detailing new forms and processes for tax reduction. The measure proposes a board of tax appeals to handle disputed cases and aims to expand administrative provisions under the Treasury. The text outlines rates and brackets tied to net income, with various percentages applying to income above set thresholds and adjustments through the tax act. The release signals a general push toward simplified administration and clearer guidelines for individual and corporate taxpayers.
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Washington
Mamitt
Heveston
Seertas
Treasury Mellor
Treas-ury
Mer Mellon
Paris Seers Targeted as Fraud in Regulated Trade
Reported in Paris a wave of fortune tellers sparks police action after complaints of illegal practice. Madame Cartera and others face investigation as authorities enforce laws regulating fortune telling and assess the public risk.
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Madamarnaut
Eme
Paris
Uwee
Cat
France
Crete
House Members Push Vote on Bonus in Congress
The Republican party seeks approval for a congressional bonus measure. Supporters argue benefits will pass soon while opponents question cost and impact. The debate centers on frontline members and party leaders guiding the plan through the Ways and Means committee.
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