Five Suits Bring Test In Income Tax Supreme Court
A early 20th century legal action reviews the constitutionality of an income tax imposed by the federal government. The Supreme Court considers if direct taxation aligns with the Constitution and whether the tax on corporate and personal incomes is permissible, with key figures like James E. James and Joseph Choate noted in debate. The case traces the 1913 revenue act and debates over apportionment and the new constitutional amendment adoptions.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Lae Associayen
Ington
Bos Trek
Federsi
Supreme Court
Cleveland Adminiatra
Tebt
BCR
Mont Frit
James
Joseph Choate
Hluslaon
Albophellen
York
Azoentain
John P. Dodge
Ant Ioren
Dodge
Tyne Healty Company
He New
Edwin Thombo
New York
Taentain
Argely
Auriax
Steam Laundry Census Figures Steady Growth Noted in West Virginia
A 1909 to 1914 census review by the U S Census Bureau details steam laundry activity in West Virginia. Among 44 power laundries in 1914, Charleston and Wheeling led with several plants. overall capital, wages, and output rose, while the number of proprietors fell. Data cover power sources, equipment, costs, and earnings, with notes on depreciation and expenses. A separate incident describes a hearing before a magistrate and jail transfer in a domestic case.
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Morgantown
Werlowe
M Paroedtee
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ILA
Gol
Swembiars
Agiaried
Sunday School Cantata Enthralls Congregation
A Sunday School cantata at the church impressed patrons with a vivid performance by both adult and youth participants. The program featured solos, choir selections, and a storyteller, with praise for the direction and the ensemble, including Ora Lawson and John Lawson, among many contributors.
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Ariogiopgiet
Haute
Fina Upte
Ee Eacaars
Christian Mve
Ana
Lana
Min Moxie Payne
Dua
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Bante
Ott Mallipe
Isvenn
Toulah Gulden
Casete Tarwina
Charles Barnest
Ioe
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Holen
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MMS
Tiley Laer Pero
Fiiliosophir
Oth Waltman Siellett
Nick
Jatin Lawson
Lena
Mester
Golden Petro
Howard Anton Sally
Kato
Fairion
Buse Katherinn
Torer
Marthe Lawson
Plorence Jenkinn
Hagel Tanh Gitfas Leeona
Bartlet
Thelton Kuster
Stoanle Stout
Newaien
Howard Eaton
Roy Whiteman
Walter Whiteman
Mamtaiene Lawson
Hester Golden
Ora Maton
John Lawson
Ora Lawson
Mink Derely Lawnon
Charles Hadlatt
Mrs. Xe 1
Button
Mea
M.D. Tatak
Angel's
Taikeen
Othe Philips
Mise Cra Eaton
Wattman Marilete
Fadeell Lawn
Quraellva
Bombing Raid Hits Ennis as Two Planes Fire Upon Town
A December 23 air attack near Ennis injures sixteen people, including children, when two aeroplanes dropped bombs and strafing fire. A second alert reports a Montevideo ship sunk nearby with loss of life. The dispatch notes a cautious wartime tone and mentions Havas agency as the source of the report.
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ENNIS
Dee
Gerti
Betibe
Albani
Addy
Pmbwarine
St. Joan Do Mydua
Weather update and telegraph repair report
December 25 reports river levels with multiple locations showing stationary or falling readings. Pittsburgh, Dec 25 notes river at 6.6 feet inland, 302 feet in Parkersburg, and other towns with varying gauges. Cable repair notes a safety issue and a separate line mentions telegraphic communication between Japan and TaingsTau.
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Pattsburg
Dex
Sagas
Davie
Ateubenville
Sergantown
Rai Gul City
Warren
Bulgars At Front Berhian Frontier In Tense Standoff
Fragmentary report describes Bulgarians retreating toward the Berhian frontier amid a large troop assembly near Mabestir. The unnamed source cites reports of a major buildup from Monastir to the Vardar valley and Stei river region as fortified positions prepare for action.
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Mabestir
Hugo
Monastir
Vardar
Theo
Treason Trial and War Crimes Court Arguments Recounted
The article discusses a treason case during wartime, detailing prosecutors and defense arguments about whether harsh penalties are justified. It notes debates on necessity, the morality of killing in war, and a judge contemplating an exemplary sentence. It references a list of alleged sympathizers and a plea for restraint.
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coLon
Colon Dempmall Antlom
Aileen
Erie
Adventios
Villa released under bond after court action
Des 28 judge Price in district court freed Col. Wipolito Villa on a $5,000 bond after the examining court found the security sufficient. Villa had been held on a charge of bringing stolen goods into taxis and denied any intent to flee the country amid political upheaval linked to a government change in Durres.
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San Antonio
Hagard Hid
Duares
Sinta Claus 81 Christmas event at Coliseum reports
Ten thousand children attended a Santa Claus event at the Coliseum, with music, fruit, candy, and a large tree. A publicly subscribed fund supplied dinners for about 1,000 residents, while 600 or so children and 300 visitors were provided for by volunteers and associations.
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Beven
Provident ‘Association
Waa
Santa Clare
British ship rescues crew after submarine attack in Mediterranean
RESGUED BOSTON Dec 26 The British steamer Lord Cromer arrived from Culcutts with news of a sinking near the Mediterranean. The Clan MacLeod's crew, including Captain Goodwin who lost a hand and a leg, were picked up after their freighter was sunk by a submarine on November 36. Forty eight crew members were saved at Algiers, while twenty others aboard the MacLeod were missing when the attack occurred.
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Boston
Lont Cromer
I Sunmarine
Clan MacLeod
Asop
Sane
Goodwin
Addresses Tabor London Minster and Labour Unity Leaders
Fragmentary notice recounts a London event where David Lloyd George speaks on munition ministry and the urgent need for power. It mentions unions and workshop stewards at some venue, with emphasis on national energy and political action yesterday.
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London
David Lloyd George
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Unries
Ginagow
Yraterday
Akilled
Umakilled
Ambiguous World Tensions Highlight London Anglo Notes
Fragmentary report from December indicates ongoing American demand backed by diplomatic notes. The Vienna and Rome reports reference Altair-Maggarian dispatches shaping U S positions while European press debates immediate actions and potential strikes amid tense alliance statements.
Manifesto for Close Commercial Ties with Germany Signed
A manifesto urging the government to establish close commercial relations with Germany after the war was signed by professors from Austrian universities and reported by the Overseas News Agency. The agency also said a Rotterdam–Lloyd steamer arrived in Rotterdam from the United States without any parcel aboard, per official notes.
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Germany
Transoermas
Beruen
Tuckerton, Noot
Plie
Austria Universitien
Oversan
Tinge-Algn
Imanase
Goersene Nowa
Ato
Publicaon
Urtinh
Rottersam-Lloyd Tine
Rotterdam
United States
Fige Plan Pittsburg Disbursing Points For School Deposits
In Pittsburg on December 25 a plan by Henry C Frick will have 40 or more school children who will receive deposits at the Pittsburg Bank for Savings under the plan to take over their accounts. Details show that when schools reopen after Christmas one of 182 schools will temporarily become a disbursing point. The arrangement aims to avoid crowding at the bank and prevent confusion among foreign and other children.
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Pitssburg
Pitsburg Bank For Savings
Henry C. Frick
Papua Wro-De Poaltorn
Pittsburg Bank For Sevings J
Otters
Susmediate
Sseighborhoor
Settled 5 By Witnesses and Greek Bulgarian Clash
A report from Sofia claims Bulgarian Greek tensions have ended in an archcable fashion with Bulgaria seeking friendly relations with Greece. The Greek commander at Lesnitan admits the clash resulted from a Greek mistake and clarifies Hungary troops were instructed to avoid complications. In Minneapolis a Christmas birthday offer features a 6.56 percent lighting rate reduction by Genstal Electing Company.
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Tuckerson
Nif
Nowa
Sofia
Greece
Lesnitan
Minneapolis
Ming
Palle Genstal
Fresh pears brighten Christmas tables after storm loss
In Wolleton Texas on December 25 the second pear crop of the season appears on Christmastime tables. After the August 16 storm stripped trees of leaves, growth rebounded with new leaves and fruit. Growers claim the pears are of better quality than the previous crop.
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Associated Press
Wolleton
Tex
Iran
Suspected Highwaymen Are Caught at Gratton
Suspicious hold up and robbery case unfolds as two alleged suspects flee from Clarkaburg and are pursued to Gratton. Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight train fatally strikes three individuals near Avoca station. Deputy Sheriff Vannort leads pursuit and telegraphs Descriptions to Graton police. Local woman and two men from Avoca and Corning involved. warrants issued in Manuto court.
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Hibel McChernay
Avoca
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Avoca Station
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Clarance Vannort
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Othe County
Ton City
Ohio
Grafton
Chirkaburg
Clarkabure
Delax
Newburg
Nextoen
D. McCloud
Elty
Ris
Jones
Gratton
Tallroid
McCloud
John Doe
Atebertony
Bavarian Industrialists Back German War Will to End
A wireless dispatch from Berlin to Tuckerton reports the Bavarian Industrial Association adopted a resolution stating Germany can sustain the war to its end. It claims no industrial reason exists to terminate the war before Germany’s national interests require it and warns against premature peace terms.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Bavarian Industrial Association
Germany
Foundation of civil government in Juarez opens with Ville forces mustering
Dec 26 Juarez sees the foundation of a civil government as Manuel Prieto is named mayor and mustering of 100 soldiers proceeds. General Obregon plans to cross the international bridge with 2000 troops from Agua Prieta to advance against Zapata in Morelos.
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Juarez
Villa
Manuel Prieto
Ental
Jove Ysabel Roblas
Carranza
Juares
Obrex
Callex
Cauipalen
Zapata
Morelos
Agua Prieta
Shot and killed at Chinese banquet in San Francisco
Wong Yuen Yung, former editor of the Asiatic News published in Shanghai and backed monarchist government, was shot in the back and killed during a Chinese Christmas banquet in San Francisco. The assassin escaped.
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San. Francisco
Wong Yuen Yung
Asiatic News
Shanghai
China
Moratorium Extended for Government Supplies Clarified
In Paris on December 38 at 6:65 p.m. the moratorium on commercial paper has been extended for ninety days. The extension covers those furnishing supplies to the government, with specific exemptions noted for the entity referred to as Weenie. The publication announces the change today.
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Paris
Witectibe
Christmas Holiday Personal Notices Across Local Guests
A string of holiday visits fills the region as Newton Iydе of Beaton Duan and George Bourre of Winchaster join Mr and Mrs Hart and Julian Wilson at Annapolis Naval Academy for Christmas. Lillian Webb returns from Cumberland and Baltimore to her home.. multiple friends and relatives travel between Cumberland, Parkerburg, Lancaster, and Washington for the season, with names including Mrs J R Webb, Claude Alscot, Louis Johnson, and Miss Hansford among others, as residents and visitors spend Christmas with relatives and at area homes.
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George Bourre
Winchaster
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Miyn
Sarcher Hart
Julian Wilson
Sidahipman
Annapolis Naval Academy
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Annapolis
Lillian Russell Webb
Cumberland
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Talemore
rJariven
Charles Farrer
Daugher
Parkeraburg
Philip P. Stepton
George T. Portar
Warkington
Richard T
Louis A. Johnson
Refevex
Roanoke
Hansford
Francie Hansford
Ailes Sunie Stealey
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Lancaster
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Hayden Comrod
Dues
Clare Gibson
Trout Randolph Micon College
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