The President's Views on Inheritance Tax Analyzed
The Washington Post outlines an analysis of the President's suggestion for a progressive tax on inheritance. It argues the proposal is academic, lacks constitutional warrant, and could fuel social discontent and socialism while noting the president spoke as an individual rather than official policy.
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Devord
Timi
Grove
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Congress
Supreme Court
Great Britain
Switzerland
United States
A Word on Vesuvius Eruption and Public Mood
A reflective piece argues that Vesuvius eruption proves nature’s constancy and human credulity. It contends villagers invited disaster by ignoring warning signs, while vulcanology shows the eruption followed long standing laws of nature.
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Vesuvius
Vesuvius 4
The Hartford Courant on Protection and Tragedy Reflections
A reprinted editorial stance defends protection for American industries against free trade critics. It argues that protection benefits workers and the nation, condemning foreign underpricing by foreign and domestic firms alike. The piece links naval tragedy inquiries and public demand for system reforms to broader calls for accountability and better practice. It notes a looming inquiry into the Kearsarge incident and discusses historical naval losses and the evolving standards of drill and training.
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Hartford Courant
Republican Party
Sone
the Courant
Paris
New York
Ify Lisélt
America
Courant
Hartford
Congress
Kearsarge
Cuba
Missouri
Manila
Santiago
Spain
Lea
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
Fragmented guidance on personal conduct and social pretense appears in the column. It comments on reputation, gratitude, appearances, and gender relations with era style phrases and humor. The piece hints at folly in misjudgments about others and cautions against hollow manners.
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The
Chicago News
Maxim Gorky in New York Sends Mixed Signals
The Gorky visit drew ardent welcome yet sharp scrutiny as the Russian writer’s mission sparked debate on morality and reform. Critics note lavish receptions contrast with alleged personal indiscretions and questions about funding and political aims, reflecting tensions in public attitudes toward foreign champions of liberation.
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Amed
Messrs
Mate Twain
Adam Dean Howells
Fone
Maxi Gorky
Russia
New York
Willian Dean Howells and Companys
Ber
Eas
Man Fagl
Maxim Curl
Nis
Ovings
Hns
Law and money clash in Gaynor and Greene case
A critical look argues the so called triumph of law over money in the Carter, Gaynor, and Greene defences. It contends federal power and vast resources influenced outcomes, beyond pure legal merit, with notes on political figures and international events interwoven.
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Gaynor and Greene
United States
Oterlin M. Carte
Engineer Corps
Ted States Treasury
Congress
Aly
Othe Laay
Carter
Ite Oullaya
McKinley
Uut
Careter
Department of Justice
Philadelphia
Sit
Gaynor
Cgreena
Canada
Lonndon
National ‘Treasury
Death recalls a Russian romance in Czarist kinship
A reprint recounts the late Czarist era tangled with Duke Constantine of Oldenburg and his morganatic marriage to Agrippina Djaparidze. It notes George’s secret love, royal disfavor, and the ensuing estrangements, with implications for Caucasus politics and Moorish bloodlines. The piece ties Montenegro ties and Balkan power plays to Russia, Italy, and the imperial court.
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St. Petersburg
Constantine
Odenbirs
Russia
Nicholas
Abbas Turan
Caucasus
Constantine of
Oldenburg
Alexander of
Oldertburg
Zarnekev
Hri
Nakathidze
Imp
Michael
Hays
George
Hmprege
Ltavorite
Nakachtcse
Czarowich George
Arid
Morganath
Ampar
Romanoft
Thesaucasia
Fromm
Constantine Nyver
Alexandra
George Yourlewski
Alexander Mand
Catherine Dolgorouka
Czarowitch' George
Jett
Life's Merry Game Hope Fort Said Ena Tor Wanton
Fragmentary dialogue recounts two women surviving entombment after lava exposure for six days. Local voices mention beliefs about future propositions and routine questions about food, mingling uncertain quotes and names.
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Ater
Kokomo
Wad
Repeater project costs and bids outlined in local plan
Fragmented OCR notes describe a repeater for the telephone with possible transfer issues and sound testing. It cites a government receipt and expenditures totaling 4,215,393 dollars for miscellaneous items. A plan update mentions 602,000 dollars under the same proposal by concerns and officials.
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Pe’ Goumerce
Cagaeel
Reflections of a Bachelor Fragmentary Voice
A jagged excerpt portrays a bachelor voice musing on women and social roles. It touches on flirtation, pretenses, and the burden of moral preaching, with hints of gender norms and personal judgments amid incomplete text.
Blockade at Ellis Island slows immigrant flow surge
Special to The Washington Post reports Ellis Island processing overwhelmed as seven steamers bring about 7,000 immigrants in four days. Many await release aboard ship, with over 1,000 English and Scottish speakers among arrivals. Most are male laborers, few Russian Jews or refugees aboard, destined for West Coast and midwestern farms. nine ships expected in three days.
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Washington’ Post
Eis
Elis Island
Randea
Etallah
Umbria
Russias
Castro health rumors swirl as Caracas turmoil continues
Reports from Willemstad say General Castro steps back from presidency while Gomez remains in place. Castro travels as private citizen, wife and cabinet figures shifting. Venezuelans cautious, saying Castro is ill, avoiding clear opinion on retirement.
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Willemstad
Caracay
Nénezuela
Castrol
Gomez
Venezuela
Castro
Ato Iine
Felus
Carseas
Tule
Higgins Signs Two Bills In Investigating Committee
April 6 report notes Gov Higgins received bills from the insurance investigating committee. One bill relates to stock sales regardless of statute books. two bills remain pending in the legislature. The senate tonight passed the antidetary measure by a vote of eight to sixteen.
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Rari
New York
Higgins ‘Twee
Yapre
Senate
Judge SUSTAINS INDICTMENT in Ramsey County
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Bunn upheld indictments brought by a grand jury against Dispatch Pioneer Press and others for publishing details of public executions under the John Day Smith law. Newspapers had demurred and challenged constitutionality.
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St. Paul
Minn
Bunn
Ramsey County
Brand
Dispatch
Pioneer Press
John Day-Smith
Peetallsbf
Amendment call urged for uniform laws and taxes
Former United States Senator Turner voices urgency for a unified divorce law an income tax law and Federal controls on life insurance matters as advocated by President Roosevelt. He asserts the need for constitutional amendment to address these issues nationwide.
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United, ‘States
Turner
Roaséweer
Homestead Company Loses In Mail Exemption Bid
Des Moines based Homestead Company failed to obtain an injunction to stop the Postmaster General from taxing the weekly Homestead at second class rates. The ruling denies the injunction and allows the postal exclusion action to proceed.
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Chist Justce Viagang
Asquity
Homestead Company
Des Moines
Panama Examinations Proposed by Panama Canal Commission
April reports from Panama note Chief Engineer Stevens and Shonts with Leavés Panama urging a special board to oversee monthly examinations after a Canal Zone visit by a citizen service committee. The Isthmian Canal Commission received a cabin plan from Shonts and Leon Pepnerman aboard the ship from Colon to New York.
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Panama
Stevens
Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Citi] Sertice Committee
Canal” Zone
Isthmian Ceiial Commission
Leon ‘Pepnerman
the Commission
Colon
New York
Stedmer Cokin
Prominent Buckeye Residents Seen in New Willard
In a hotel lobby at the New Willard, G. W. C. Perrys, postmaster and editor of the S¢ipte Gagette, and John H. Brucker, both Buckeye natives from Chillicothe, discussed Ohio politics and the unsettled state of Gov Pattison’s administration. They noted party shifts, support for Foraker in 1908, and concerns over immigration and wages alongside Florida Gulf quarantine tensions and Philippine trade prospects.
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Chillicothe
G. W. C. Perrys
John H. Brucker
New ‘Willard
Perry
Nathaniel Willis
N. P. Willis
The
Post
Pattison
Ohio
Ftie
Republican Party
Foraker
Jeader
Blacker
Brian
Immigration totals rise in March as departures grow
The Immigration Bureau reports total U S arrivals in March from all countries at 134 245, a 70 percent increase over March 1904. Arrivals reached 126 902 after adjustments. Debarments for the month were 659, up 40 percent from 1904. English geologist Sir Charles Lyell was introduced to the President by Geological Survey Director Walcott to study age formations in Yosemite Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
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Washington
Boston
New. York
Union
Paul F. Deimar
Shiesgo
Arlington
Munich
Bardén
United States
Immigration Bureau
Maren
Lesnare Lyell
Walcott
Geological Survey
America
Yeaemite
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Yellowstong Park
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