Inheritance and Income Taxes In English and American policy
The piece discusses Lord Playfair’s review of Sir William Harcourt’s budget and its move toward progressive death duties in both the United States and Great Britain. It notes exemptions beneath a threshold in the US, higher rates in England, and the political push toward graduated taxation amid wealthy opposition. It also highlights a New York reform school’s educational program and a dramatic Brooklyn neck injury recovery.
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Lord Playfair
North American Review
Sir William Harcourt
Sir William
England
Playfair
Lord Playfate
United Stat
Great Britain
America
Earl of Derby
Supreme Court Void Eight Hour Labor Law for Women
The Illinois Supreme Court voided the 1893 act restricting women to eight hours work per day, saying adults have right to contract labor terms and that such state laws infringe liberty and property. The ruling states no legislature may constitutionally limit private labor hours for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Thattate
Lee
Army to adopt 30 caliber magazine rifle and expand artillery
By May next the infantry will be fully equipped with a new 30 caliber magazine rifle. The army will station 246 field and siege guns and mortars nationwide. This year six dynamite guns will be added, three in New York and three in San Francisco, with 13 12 inch cannon and 51 12 inch mortars for coastal defense, plus 95 10 inch and 29 8 inch guns. The nation aims for peaceful arbitration and recalls the Reina Regente at the 1893 New York harbor naval review, noting her guns led to her destruction by her own armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ace
Thhem
Monks
University Magazine
Reformatory
Regar
San Francisco
United States
New York Harbor
Reina Regenta
Eighth Annual Methodist Episcopal Conference Ends in Philadelphia
The annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church that lately closed in Philadelphia was the one hundred and eighth of its kind. That conference is as old as the constitution of the United States, and perhaps it will last longer. It is to be regretted that the black colony at Mapima Mexico went to pieces before it was fairly formed. The trouble with the black man is that he lacks staying qualities.
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Brooklyn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
United States
Mapima
Mexico
George E. Waring
United States Agricultural Department
Sears
United States National Guard
Columbus, Hocking Valley and
Toledo
National Lead CO
New York
Pittsburg
German National Bank
Atlanta Exposition Commissioners Defend Consuls Display Efforts
The Atlanta commissioners repudiate broad criticisms of American consuls abroad, noting letters regarding the International and Cotton States exposition received prompt attention. Consuls worldwide arranged unique exhibits, and without their efforts the show would lack these displays.
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Atlanta
Globe
Oyster eating row sparks Jewish and anarchist clash
The Hebrew Journal denounces Jews who eat oysters at the Purim event as lacking manners, while the New York Sun notes some Jewish anarchists strictly observe Mosaic law and avoid oysters. Colonel George E. Waring foresees a future garbage sale industry, and a note on safe revolver carriage ends with a teaser for three fresh milk cows for sale at the Revere House.
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The
Hebrew Journal
New York Sun
Revere House
Spring Medicine Promises Vitality With Hood’s Sarsaparilla
In this spring health piece the author urges building for the future by using Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. It claims winter fatigue, weak blood, and poor vitality can be corrected by the medicine, improving appetite, nerves, stomach function, and overall strength. It touts cures for scrofula and salt rheum as proof.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Narratives From Mt Horeb Teacher
Testimonial excerpts describe Hood's Sarsaparilla curing hereditary scrofula and blood troubles. Geo A Zirkle of Mt Horeb Tennessee claims eye, skin, and neck tumors healed after a year with five bottles. Other families report healing running sores and improved health.
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Geo. A. Zirkle
Mt. Horeb
Tenn
Hood
The Railroad Revolution and Uniforming the Boys Debate
A Connecticut railroad committee hearing features New York New Haven and Hartford and New York and New England arguing against new trolley charters, citing lost traffic and urging railways to build their own lines. The piece also praises farmer bulletins, urges uniform funding for cadet uniforms, notes a profitable Columbus Hocking Valley Toledo rail line, and closes with political quips on figures such as Jerry Simpson and Senator Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New York
Danbury
Bethel
Naugatuck
Waterbury
Illinois law aimed at rescuing Chicago from spoils system
Observers will watch the Illinois legislature's measure intended to reform Chicago's municipal government. If successful, the reform could prove a model for other areas and even a fallen congress member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Congress
Mice breed linked to fraud documents in statehouse flood
The piece describes a Trenton bred mouse said to be sought in every state capital and city for rearing to order fortunes. It mentions the mice allegedly ate documents proving fraud in furnishing statehouse supplies and notes an Easter opening announced by Kertcher on Thursday April 4.
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Trenton
Kertcher
Imaginative Patient Has Tooth Pulled After Fear
An uptown dentist relates a tale of a wife who screamed that her jaw was broken when a mirror touched a tooth. After reassurance, the tooth was removed with little pain and the patient marveled at the mild sensation. The husband helped calm her during the misbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Promenade Social Circles Mention Heiress and Ministers
The article sketches strolling pairs in a promenade scene. Herr you Pump is seen with a wealthy heiress, prompting creditors to hope for a marriage and relief. Sufie and Sanftmeier walk together, while Ehrhaber and Krieger display medals. Anna and Bertha are noted as a plain pair, provoking comments on appearances and humor.
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Herryou Pump
Sufie
Boon
Sanftmeier
Krieger
Ehrhaber
Anna
Bertha
Appreciation of a clergyman’s leaving parish
The Elmira Advertiser recounts a clergyman beloved for his self denying pastoral work. An aged couple wept as they bid him farewell, the old lady recalling biting her fingers to stay awake for his sermons. The tale suggests preaching alone isn’t enough for clergy. ACKLEY & WHEELOCK promote wall papers in northwestern Pennsylvania with a large stock and low prices.
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Elmira
Goodby
Pennsylvania
Ackley & Wheelock
Democratic State Central Committee Meeting Notice
Harrisburg officials announce a Democratic State Central Committee meeting on April 17 1895 at 12 noon in South Market square committee rooms to elect a chairman for the ensuing year set the time and place for the State Convention and handle other business as needed. James A Stranahan chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Central Committee
South Market Square
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds 1595 1895 list
Deeds recorded for Eldred Warren Winzua Mead townships show transfers from Keefer Sailor Wightlinger Knapp Kirkpatrick to various grantees. Considerations range from 50 to 1,000 with dates March 1595 to March 1895. Lands described in multiple townships with spouses named.
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Daniel Keefer
C. S. Keefer
Eldred
Wm. J. Knapp
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Geo. A. Zirele
Mr. Horeb
B. Jamxson
Bridgewater
Tower
Lautra M. Lawton
Spragueville
Mins
Anna Ditzler
New Danville
Philadelphia Times
Jerry Simpson
Senator Call
Florida
Neal Dow
Maine
Japan
New Orleans
James A. Stranahan
F.C. Trusler
Glade
Gola
Chichester
Emtenl ConMudixon Square Philads
Wim Messner
Warren
Warren County
Andrew Hertzell
Admr
Warren, Pa
R. G. Chase Company
Geneva
N. Y
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