Wilson era urged for open cabinet in Monroe Journal
The Monroe Journal notes President Wilson and his cabinet will discuss policy with public cabinet sessions twice weekly. It criticizes the failed property reassessment bill, favors tax relief for small landowners, and opposes limiting women to school board roles. The paper supports transparent governance and cautious taxation.
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Wilton
Congress
Wilson
Mrr. Wilson
Leglenture
Joyner
Blekel
Real estate tax reform debated and reassessment urged
A Kent man speaks against current valuations as inequitable, arguing for a state wide reassessment to tax all property fairly. He contends small value real estate is over taxed while large estates dodge, calling for reform to reduce rates and collect from hidden property. Various influencers, both patriotic and sinister, opposed the bill.
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North Carolina
Finance Committee
General Assembly
Tax reform fears drive calls for reassessment curtailment
The text describes legislators who oppose a reassessment now, arguing it would provoke public opposition. They anticipate a constitutional amendment within two years that would overhaul the tax system, shifting to license taxes and similar revenue sources, with real and personal property remaining as a basis for county and municipal funding.
County Commencment Sets County Fair Tone for Education
County commencement draws hundreds to Union County events marking the first aggregated educational gathering. ALG Randolph notes the day honors children as future citizens and calls for neighborly participation in the inaugural countywide ceremony. Senator Long pushes a state bond plan funding institutions and school modernizations. House debates women’s school board rights and Confederate veterans home funding provisions, with ongoing legislative sessions highlighting district realignments and public works petitions.
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Vgun
Evita
Vi 'Prians
Stoglk
Alg Randolph
House
Senator Long
Senate
General Assembly
Onstow
Davidson
Randolph
Boards of Trustees
Chartered Schools
Jefflees
Stewart
Taft to Cut Customs Districts. Major Reform Afoot
President Taft urged Congress to authorize a sweeping overhaul of the customs service beginning July 1. The plan reduces 165 districts to 4 percent, eliminating 116 collectors to save $700,000. North Carolina offices at Elizabeth City New Bern Manteo and Beaufort will close, consolidating at Wilmington.
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Congress
Customs Service
Taft
North Carolina
Elizabeth City
New Berne
Manteo
Beaufort
Wilmington
House chamber plans for new seating as Congress expands
Workmen rip up floor and furnishings of the House of Representatives to rearrange for an enlarged chamber for the Sixty Third Congress. The current 400 members will grow to about 4 percent more with new benches and leather backed seats replacing desks and swivel chairs, plus a side arm rail and a shelf under seats for records. Also noted is a federal suit in New Orleans against the American Sugar Refining Company seeking 100526.43 in customs duties alleging improper influences and fraudulent sugar sample tests.
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House of Representatives
House Chamber
New Orleans
American Sugar Refining Company
American Sugar Re- Mining Company
Money Saved Money Made Typewriter Ad
An old newspaper snippet promotes typewriters as essential for business, urging firms to buy rebuilt machines from J. E. Crayton & Co in Charlotte North Carolina. It also notes Dr H Smith an eye specialist will be available for weeks, and W R Outen & Co will buy turkeys at fifteen cents a pound despite Christmas ending.
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Lee & Howie
Bruner & Huey
J. E. Crayton & Co
Charlotte
N.C
W. R. Outen & Co
Indian Runner Print Ad in Monroe Yard Sale
An elderly ad fragment describes Indian Runner ducks or prints for sale from C. E. Schachner in Monroe North Carolina. The text mentions daily laying quality eggs and a price setting of 13 for $1.
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C. E. Schachner
Monroe, N. C
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