Changes In Revenue Law Take Effect July First
The war revenue bill enacted June 13 1904 undergoes amendments to cut taxes on bank checks drafts money orders loans mortgages and telegraph messages. Tax retained for bankers brokers pawnbrokers and others. theaters circuses and exhibitions taxed at 100. bowling alley tax reduced to 5. tobacco discounts apply. various stock transfers taxed. sales at exchanges cut in half. freight and insurance taxes unchanged. certain products exempt. sleeping car tickets taxed. charitable legacies exempt after July 1.
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Congress
Inet
Promikkory
Tobaco
Olgeee
AINEK
Orielnil
Eihek
Tracelers
Esthat
Oriverie
Ligme
Tier
Indemal
Reno
Ines
enpietact scisesire cotrees S/T
Fonveyane Meek
Deaiwens
Mere Fl To &. Co
Renea
Trent
Epitaph Wit and Railway Woes Across Nations
A memoir note recounts Jerrold and Knight devising an epitaph at a party. Separate items report April rail freight in Russia and wartime grain backlogs, plus an English poisoning statistic. The mix shows literary whimsy alongside global transport and public health concerns.
Queen Victoria Trains Children At Windsor Bible Class
The article recalls Queen Victoria occasionally teaching a Bible class for Windsor palace attendees. It notes her hands on approach to religious instruction and an anecdote about a prince praising the governess for thorough teaching. The piece also mentions Eli Whitney memorial efforts in Georgia and historic medical relief figures in 19th century Europe.
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Queen Victoria
London
Thoreoughly
Lily Munma
Windsor Palace
London Beacon
Battleship Design Promises Largest US Navy Vessel
A 14 000 ton battleship, claimed to be the largest ever built, is slated for addition to the United States navy with a proposed speed of 21 knots, signaling a notable advancement in naval construction.
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United States Navy
Taval Econstros
International Jubilee Convention Opens in Boston At Mechancis Hall
Delegates from nearly every quarter gather for the semi centennial Jubilee of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America. About 5 100 attendees are expected over six days as exhibits show Y M C A history and diverse activities across libraries lectures sports and social work.
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Boston
Jane
Young Men's Chrlatian Association of North America
Mechanics
AL Campa
Associa~ilaws
Avarda
Detroit Woman Arrested for Murder in Neighbor Death
Mrs. Charles Yates, wife of a local farmer, was arrested after a coroner's jury investigated the death of Jasper Wright found in a nearby thicket. Yates admitted meeting Wright and testified Wright complained of illness before dying, amid rumors of an intimate relation.
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Detroit
Mich
St. Louis
Saya
Charles Yates
Kieby
Jasper Wright
Wright
Michigan Building Dedication at Pan American Exposition
The Michigan building at the Pan American Exposition is dedicated with state materials and labor. Governor Durbin and Congressman Gardner address the crowd while officials transfer the structure to state leaders. The event highlights Michigan’s trade links with Latino nations and local industry.
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Buffalo
Michigan
Commonwealth
George Ul. Barehour
Michican Onmileston
Tov. Dias
Washington Gardner
Novelist Walter Reswant Dies in London Home
The novelist Walter Reswant died at his residence in Hampstead after a illness of several days. Born 1980, he studied at Ring's College, London, and Cambridge. He published major works including The World Went Very Well Then and The Master Craftsman, and co produced with James Rice a series of novels. He founded the Banlery of Authors and edited The Author. Buchanan, also a noted writer, is noted for poetic plays and fiction.
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London
Walter Res Want
Wampstead
Laluensa
Meean
Atlantic Union
Walter Breant
Fyglind
Ring's College
Cienbridge University
Fiona
Royal College of Mauiritius
Iil
Bogemil
Rabel
Pmchidren
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Iit
At Pauls
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Lyonnwede
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Wly
Beant
Bryant
Banlery of Athers
the Author
Robert Williams Buchanan
Braffordshire
Tot
Robert Buchanan
Svetatiat
Glasgow
Dick Sheritan
Charlatan
God
St. Abe Anit
White Rowe
Buchanan
Kipling
Kiplng
Talaine
Two men found guilty of conspiracy in fatal insurance fraud
Chicago June 1 Unger and F Wayland Brown were found guilty of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud tied to the death of Marie Defenbach Install The verdict came after 24 days of trial with a 45 minute jury deliberation Sentencing is scheduled next week for both men and for Frank H Smiley who pleaded guilty earlier The scheme involved multiple insurers and false beneficiary arrangements over a $1200 life policy and other premiums
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Chicago
Unger
F. Wayland Brown
Marie Defenbach
Frank H. Smiley
Dr. Unner
Scout
Independent Order of Foresters
Marie Sang
Organisne Bone
Matty
Independent
Order of Foresters
New York Life Insurance Company
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Brown
Smiley
Dr. Unger
Andyrickle
Emiley
Graceland
Ausanth
August M
Murder and Sylcide in Chicago under Strange Circumstances
A Chicago couple Louis Hartman of New York and his wife are found dead the Great Nethers limty. Hartman shot his wife then killed himself over money troubles and disapproving families. The incident follows a troubled marriage with an actress. In Washington, war claims totals filed Monday with the Spaniel laire commission amount to about 700. The largest claim is for 105, and 04 for property losses filed by Christual Alfonse.
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Sylcide
Chicago
Louis Hartman
New York
Woot
Great Nethers Limty
Washington
Spaniel Lairne Commission
Christulal Alfonse
Protecting Children From Faith Healing Court Ruling
Judge Haye orders protection for children against faith cure in custody cases. Folin Chamberlain, suffering from illness, was removed from his Christian Scientist mother’s custody and committed to an institution for treatment. The court views adults as free to refuse medicine, but children must be given care when prolonged suffering occurs. Pendleton dies in childbirth at home near Ab Ten’s Grove. Coroner’s jury faults husband for gross neglect and willful neglect fever, recommends charges. warrants refused due to statute limits.
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Ciengo
Bodtgr Puthill
Sievenue
Folin Chamberlain
Aaneselfie
Pendleton
Ab Ten's Grove
Wit
John TW. Sayres
Mary. Spiker
Danthee Ames
Storm Rages Over Pittsburg Area Killing Youth
A severe electrical storm with high winds and heavy rain hits Pittsburg and nearby towns. Francis Morris, 17, is killed when lightning travels a clothesline to him. sister Minnie, 14, is badly shocked. Several structures are damaged, including the Baptial mission in McKeesport, tracks flooded at East Pittsburg, and railway delays. Damage totals run into thousands.
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Pittburg
Pittsburg
Homestead
Francis Morris
Minnie
Morris
McKeesport
East Pittsburg
Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio
No Third Term Declared by President MacKinley
Washington June 12. White House release states President McKinley rejects a third term, saying he will not be a candidate or accept a nomination. He pledges to serve out his second term and then retire to private life with his countrymen’s confidence.
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MacKinsey
Washington
White House
William M'Ainley
Invader Maintains Speed in Toronto Test Run
The Invader, Canada's Cup challenger, completed a test in Toronto on June 1. He covered a mile in under four minutes, beating the old challenger Tenver by about ten yards at the halfway point.
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Toronto
Our
Tenver
Ueer
Bank examiner reports crisis and death in Dexter incident
Telegram from Deputy Bank Examiner Davin in Dexter states Hank Canhier killed himself and alleges banking irregularities at Dexter bank. A later wire reports $4000 loss and complaints from eastern banks prompt an examiner’s visit and a subsequent death by suicide.
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Hank Canhier
Topeka
du State Banke
Albaugh
Davin
Dexter
Canhler
Thaye
Dexter Bank
Eastern Banc Ando
Dominianionay Albaugh
Davis
Coal Is King United States Leads Global Coal Output in 1900
Reports from Edward W. Parker of the Geological Survey show US coal output in 1900 at 267,524,444 short tons valued at $207,020,000, marking a rise from 1899 and maintaining the nation's supremacy among coal producers. The output surged despite Pennsylvania mine strikes, with gains in bituminous coal and notable increases in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Michigan, Utah, Kansas, and Kentucky. Great Britain produced 225,170,162 long tons, giving the US a lead of about 15,100,000 short tons.
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United States
Th. Nee
Washington
Res
Edward W. Parker
Geological Survey
Maryland
Oregon
Mahe
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Alabama
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Michigan
Utah
Kansas
Great Britain
Co operative scheme outlines fruit grower combines
Washington heard June Nafteger president of the southern California fruit exchange describe the California Fruit Growers Combine as purely cooperative not a trust. It handles about half of southern California citrus and aims to steady prices while rural producers surrender production control to the exchange. Rail rebates are ended and carloads shipped reach large totals though shortages persist. Irrigation expert Meade explained arid region reform and improved land reclamation and orderly rules reducing litigation over irrigation.
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California Fruit Growers’ Combine
Washington
A. H. Nafteger
Southern California Fruit Exchange
Los Angeles
Industrial Commission
Yeatorday
California
Nuftager
Elwood Meade
Agricultural Department
Healan
Americans Lead Britons in International Trap Shoot
London June 12 The Anglo American trap shoot opened at Middlesex club amid strong wind hindering records. Heikes Dayton captured 25 straight in a preliminary sweepstakes while Crosby O Fallon and Gilbert Spirit Were posted top scores. Crosby led in the international round with 10 of 29 and 7 of the count. Final totals show Americans 31 British 30 in the match with Americans 60 to 61 overall.
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London
Middlesex
Swao
K.O. Heikes
Dayton
W. J. Crosby
O'Falton
Fred Gilbert
Spirit
W. R. Crosby
Supreme Lodge Meets with Large Delegation
The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen convened with 200 delegates present. Supreme Master Workman Walker of Milwaukee presented a report showing a membership of 420,000 in connection with the lodge.
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Dumato
X.Y
Order of United Workmen
United States
Cansole
Ontario
Workman Walker
Milwaukie
Pennsylvania Steel Co. Control Claimed by Railroad Bank
A Pennsylvania Railroad official admitted last night his company had secured control of the Lackawanna Pennsylvania Steel Co. details were sparse but the move aims to shield steel rail production from monopoly threats. The announcement followed reports the railroad entered steel manufacture to protect supply lines.
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Bought Steel Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Taileoad Co
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Penney Railroad Co
Renee Steel
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Dake
Jereald
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Eli Whitney
Fata
Angneta
Fagland
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Buffalo Exposition
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Supreme Court
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Robert William
Dary
Jenkins
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Tom Sharkey
Tom Jenkins
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Sharkey
Denking
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