Radical revision of corporate stock taxation rules adopted
The state board of equalization set a new method for valuing taxable corporate stock, replacing the old practice used by Cook County assessors. The change shifts focus from market value minus property value to factors like franchise duration, municipal compensation, and future competition, suggesting intangible assets may be shown as non taxable.
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Springfield
State Board of Equalization
Cook County of Assessors
Trinity College Dedication Marks Catholic Women's Institute
Washington November 22 Trinity college, a new Catholic institution for women, is dedicated with ceremonial rites led by Cardinal Gibbons and papal delegates. The Sisters of Notre Dame spearheaded the project, which includes a science wing, art school, library, music hall, gymnasium, and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trinity College
Wopceliy
Cardigan Gibbons
Mer
Marti- Apill
Sisters of Notre Dame
Sympathetic Strike Declared by Trades Assembly
The Federated Trades Assembly decides on a general sympathetic strike starting Monday in protest of the conflict between the International Union of Cigarmakers and the Resistencia. The move targets the clear industry. libel bodies protest forced participation and appeals are made to affiliated unions to block the strike.
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Tampa
Pia. Sr
Federated Trades Assembly Txing
International Union of Cigarmakers
Resistenciaz
Crematory Department Mentioned in Ward Registration
A Memphis Scimitar excerpt describes a Seventh ward registration booth where an older man answers questions with a claim of working in the crematory department of the city. The dialogue highlights the clerk’s confusion over the unusual self description and the man’s blunt answers about his occupation.
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Memphis Scimitar
Seventh Ward
Quemlous
Sorimatary
Crematory Department
City
Beavenzers
Birthday Riddle From Fragmented Text
An incomplete OCR fragment describes a birthday, referencing days of the week and a person named Sururaay and a year, with unclear details about Sunday and dates. The text is garbled and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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Mao
Death and legend of Wes Hardin in Comanche Texas
The account recounts Wes Hardin and his gang in Comanche, Texas, with borders raids, saloon shootings, and the fatal shooting of Charles Webb by Webb’s posse. It notes Hardin’s rise from youth to outlaw, his capture of a saloon, and his eventual pursuit and killing, along with later legends about his life and trials. The piece links Hardin to cattle theft rings across multiple counties and a fatal confrontation that shaped frontier justice.
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Harding
John B . Paso
Comanche
Comanche County
M Wesley
Wes Hardin
Mardin
Wes Ulardin
Oma
Tancrere
WeSt Eeog
Hardin
Taylors
Burton
Comanche Tayloes
Entyesight
Participania
de Taylor-Suttan Ead
Gangalah
de Witt
Gmintier
de Suttan
Omaneche
Charles Webb
Brown County
Hivl
S Perado
Ted
Webb
Cal Solby
Wes Haren
Chartha
Aalnesy
Jake Menze
Robert Borup
Horiin
Setre
Anlin
Nien
Lachaise
Shreverport
Charley Webb
Bugy
Noguten
Fesia
Ff Rt
Ceef
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Lasting Relief
An ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as superior to knives ligatures and dilation. It claims the treatment treats both local and systemic causes, relieves pain quickly and cures piles without opiates, with a full package priced at 50 cents and a free pamphlet on causes and cure.
Townsman John Bellman in El Paso Gun Fight
An El Paso incident details a gun battle between John Bellman and Hardin over six months of enmity. Bellman warned Hardin, then confronted him in a saloon on Texas Avenue. Bellman shot first and twice more, fatally wounding Hardin after an exchange near Kehoe saloon, describing the fight as a decisive gunfight.
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Paso
EL Paso Times
Earg
Gem
Texas Avenue
Les Bear
Jon
Punt
Pass
John Man
West Hardin
Srt
Setman
Perallir
el Paso
John Beilman
Fie Tratt
Burdin
Hardin
Selman
Himaelf
Old
Seilman
Mate
Hellman
Seliman
Bellinan Ee
Selina
Elim
Sellman Enhu
Wes Hardin
Mutilated coins flood New York business circuits
A Sixth Avenue cafe scene reveals widespread circulation of mutilated coins. Bartenders, conductors, and waiters profit by exchanging debased currency, with dumpsters and shops in Bowery buying the coins. The practice fuels a hidden economy and prompts caution about change.
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New York Cor
Chicago Inter-Ocean
New York
Heaven
Bowery
National Suffrage Bazaar Planned at Madison Square Garden
The National American Woman Suffrage Association will hold a bazaar at Madison Square Garden with representation from every state. Local committees note rapid recruit growth to fund the suffrage work, which blends entertainment and philanthropy to support the national movement.
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New York Sun
Dee
Phi Muatg
Booth
Aigil Cricke
William Keith
Tifornia’s
Anlas
Kansan
Epi
Paris
Naseerrine
Penremeavion
William
Hannah Pens
Bce
Bazaar plans and doll fundraisers for suffrage drive
The article describes a wide range of suffrage related events and fundraisers. It mentions subscriptions from The Woman's Tribune and The Woman's Journal, a scholarship at Spencerian Business College, and clubs across Ohio and Iowa donating money and goods. It notes dolls donated by first ladies and prominent women, including Mrs. Roosevelt, and a five day program featuring a reception for leading suffragists.
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Hannah Penn
Pennsylva
Rundolph Blankenbure
Pennsylvania
Woman's ‘Tribune
District of Columbia
Spencerian Business College of
Galington
Woman‘s Journal
Ohio
Iowa
New Mexico
Louleians
Booth
Lang
Roosevelt
Murphy
Arizona
Stone
Marc. Shaw
WB. McSweeney
South Caroline
Mew
Gtero
New Maxing
Elizabeth Cady Ianton
Susan Hi. Anthony
Mary A. Livermore
Julian Howe
Aliane
Walkerares
Parechy
Mary J. Schieffelin
Henry Ganders
Fanky
Humphrey Gaffney
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Wiliam Halleck
William Halleck
Pranklin Teel
Phoebe Hannford
Rainsford
Bowdinot Keith
Adele M. Feit
Massachusetts
Baler
Bates
Wiliam F Bows Gitch
Seater George
Thamar Wentworth
USA Bony
Otter Thin Ie
Quitt
Daxmar
Kary Otte Hay
William Dean Howells
King Menelik's Capital Described Amid War and Change
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Mente Ac and Ye Srnbire as the capital, noting contested meanings of a name and highlighting rapid transformation. It mentions Afar forests, fuel shortages, and the relocation of Menelik's capital from Eatotte to a new site, with sparse details on sites and timing.
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Rom Pearsoe
Oftedon
Daptin
Adua
Ardis Abeba
His Biggest Fish Tale Ends In Mushy Memory
A rambling narrative from a Washington Star piece describes a fishing tale where a massive fish fight turns into humorous banter. The speaker and companions recall cold conditions, a long trek, and a big catch with exaggerated pride, mixing local color and light exaggeration.
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Ino. Norton
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Chas. Wolff Packing Co
W. M. Borsuxs
Merchant Police
Topeks
Kas
Catholic Institution For Girls
Federated Trades of
Temps
Florida
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Mystifind
Wliman
Twpe Reek
Breagher Burges
van Sah
Mandhy Sea
Paine’s
V. A. Farron
Paine
Ogden Ave
Curcaco
Itt
Kings
Menelek
Menaiek
Court of Justice
Lal
Leontieff
King Menelek
Washington Star
Adler
Jah
Malik
Teller
Viaz Oh Bats
Telephone
Kaczynski
Jackson
B. F. Abmeyer & CO
Kawsas Avenue
Gaylord & Barclay
Torexa
Kansas
Vewan
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Storaus
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