Rival Texas Cities Dallas and Houston Tax Battle Analyzed
The piece compares Dallas and Houston as they compete for growth. It notes Dallas taxes property while Houston exempts personal property and taxes only land and part of improvements, arguing this tax policy could attract capital and spur construction and wages, shaping population moves and business relocation.
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Chicago
Texas
Thatlas
Rmouston
Dallas
Houston
Heaven
Odin
Warren Postmastership Dispute Described as Very Quarrelsome
A report notes the Democratic postmastership situation in Warren is a very quarrel as stands, highlighting ongoing contention between local factions and party figures.
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Warren
New Bank Law and Its Vast Financial Impact
The Philadelphia Public Ledger discusses the new Glass Owen bank act as a landmark reform. It praises centralized federal banking, currency expansion, and a six member board in Washington overseeing thousands of banks and trust companies. The piece notes aims to equalize rates, prevent panics, and uphold a gold standard while praising President Wilson's legislative achievement.
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Congress
Alexander Hamilton
United States Bank
Napoleon
Great Bank
France
Bismark
Reichsbank
Germany
United States
Joney
Wall Street
Washington
Europe
Public
Senate
Wilson
Republic
Alw
Philadelphia Public Ledger
New Parcel Post Rules Set by Postmaster General Burleson
Circular letter announces new parcel post regulations taking effect January 1 1914 with weight based rates. Parcels up to twenty pounds mailed everywhere. twenty to fifty pounds limited to zones one two or 150 mile radius. Zone three to six rates differ per pound starting at six to nine cents plus additions. Under four ounces one cent per ounce. Books added March 16 1914 with eight ounces or less at one cent per two ounces.
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Burleson
Parcel Post
Birthday of the Saviour Observance and early church dates
The December 25 birthday of Christ was attributed to Julius I of Rome in 337 to 352. The east observed January 6 for Christ’s birth and baptism, while the west kept that date for baptism. The exact birth date remains unknown. weather in Palestine between mid December and mid February is typically dry with early and late rains.
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Julius
Rome
Christ
Palestine
Plain of
Bethlehem
Sunshine Over Gloom: Salesmen Forward Bright Economic Outlook
The Scranton News reports traveling salesmen across the nation speak with optimism about a robust business climate. Forty three salesmen from a Philadelphia firm testified to strong spring bookings and widespread demand, with high farm incomes and full mills supporting a buoyant economy.
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Scranton
Atien
Philadelphia
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Burleson Report Sparks Debate On Government Telegraph Control
Postmaster General Burleson releases a tentative annual report advocating government ownership of telegraph and telephone services. He cites technical flaws in prior bookkeeping, notes four months in office brought a fiscal turn, questions franking loss, and argues railroads performing a governmental function deserve regulated compensation.
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Burleson
Baltimore
Parcel Post
Congress
Government telegraph and telephone study sparks rail and newspaper debate
A St. Louis Globe Democrat note discusses the government purchase of telegraph and telephone services. It cites railway business gains from mail service and argues for franchise rights, while urging caution on rate increases for second class mail matter and endorsing parts of a prior commission's report.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Progressives Predict Strong Statewide Campaign Next Year
The Pennsylvania Progressive party leaders vow a vigorous fight across all legislative and congressional districts. They say results next year may surprise the stalwart leaders who fear the party is losing ground, while independent voters show not ready to surrender to special interests.
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Progressive Party
Pennsylvania
Saloons Close Christmas Day in Several Towns Statewide
The Meadville Messenger notes many towns voluntary or agreed to close on Christmas. The gesture, while creditable, would not hold on other days, as the liquor trade harms devotion and family life, impacting zeal for abstinence.
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Meadville Messenger
Bacchus
Henry Out on Bail in Abduction Case
Joseph J. Henry, arrested on a warrant for abducting 16 year old Charlotte Lucken near Perry New York, was released on five thousand dollar bail after being held for Wyoming County grand jury action. The girl has been committed to a reformatory school at Randolph and was taken there by Police Chief Butler.
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Henry
Joseph J. Henry
Charlotte Luckenback
Perry
N. Y
Wyoming County Grand Jury
Randolph
Butler
Painter Winsby Convicted for Beating Stepdaughter
In Pittsburg Kansas a painter C F Winsby was found guilty in police court of abusing his eight year old step daughter. He admitted punishing the child for reluctance to say prayers and neighbors testified he used a board in beating her. Winsby was fined twenty dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail.
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C. F.winsby
Pittsburg
Kan
Winsley
Dynamite Blast Injures Woman and Daughter in Des Moines
A dynamiter entered the home of Mrs. Sophronia Johnson in Des Moines Ir and placed a bomb under her bed. The explosion blew off Mrs. Johnsons legs and her 11 year old daughter Ophelia was injured. Police think a revengeful admirer staged the attack and the victim will not discuss the case.
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Mirs
Sophronia Johnson
Des Moines
Richfield Springs Hotel Destroyed. Elderly Owner Rescued
A blaze consumed Tunnicliffe cottage a famous hotel at Richfield Springs New York. John Francis Gettman 80 years old the aged proprietor was rescued from the roof by firemen as nearly all guests were evacuated down ladders. several guests were ill and escaped in scant attire.
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Tunnicliffe Cottage
Richfield Springs
N. Y
John Francis Gettman
Market Report New York Provision Market
Market report from New York on December 30 lists Wheat futures May 97 ½ to 97 5. July 93 ¾. Oats No 2 white 46 46 2. Pork Mess 23.00 to 23.75. Butter Creamery extras 36 ¼ to 37 ¼. Eggs State and Pennsylvania hennery white 48 to 50 cents. Potatoes State 189 bushels at 2.25 to 2.50 dollars.
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New York
State
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Buffalo Provision Market Prices December 30
Buffalo market report lists Wheat No 1 Northern at 92 4d to 93 4d per bushel, Corn No 3 yellow 68c, No 4 yellow 63 64c, oats No 2 white 43 44c, No 3 white 42 44c. Flour Fancy blended patent 5.00–5.50 per barrel, winter family patent 5.75–5.90. Butter creamery prints extra 37–38c, creamery state choice 30 2c. Eggs hennery mixed 38–39c. Cheese good to choice 16–16 4c. Potatoes white round No 1 per bu 75c.
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Buffalo
East Buffalo Market Report Cattle and Sheep Prices
East Buffalo Livestock Market reports cattle prices with prime steers at 8.60 to 8.75, shipping steers 8.25 to 8.40, choice cows 6.25 to 7.25, heifers 7.50 to 8.00, export bulls 6.25 to 7.25, choice veals 11.50 to 12.50 and fair to good 11.00 to 11.50. Sheep and lambs show choice spring lambs 8.00 to 8.50 and yearlings lambs 6.75 to 7.25.
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East Buffalo
Dr. Cary Wood Dies at 59 in Antwerp
Dr. Cary Wood of Antwerp dies aged 59 from Brights disease after five years as Jefferson Second district assemblyman and two years as district deputy of the Second Masonic district covering Jefferson and Lewis counties.
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C. H. Wood
Antwerp
Assembly
Jefferson
Masonic
Lewis
Yesterdday
Bright
Cure for Epilepsy Promised by Dr Miles Nervine
Comfrey Mina mother shares how her daughter recovered after three years of epileptic fits following doctor visits. A year ago the family tried Dr Miles Nervine and reports no seizures in over twelve months. She praises the remedy and urges others with epileptic children to seek help.
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Miles
Nervine
Frank Anderson
Comfrey
Mina
Miles Nervine Ad Promises Relief for Nervous Diseases
Dr Miles nervous remedy touted as one of the best for nervous afflictions. Claimed to help thousands with strong faith as a reliable treatment though not a cure-all. Encourages trial with money-back guarantee if the first bottle fails, sold by all druggists, Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
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Warren Mail
Home Folk
Mail Printing Company
J. A. Larson
Penn’a
American Press Association
MR. Burleson
Market Report
Buffalo Provision Market
Cary Wood
Pickett Hardware Company
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