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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
14
Government officials anticipate annual receipts totaling 25,000,000 under Law 122.00 as country manufacturers protest the levy. The move aims to shape fiscal policy with the tax proposal drawing support and opposition from industry stakeholders.
Large corporations face new reporting to the department detailing paid up capital, total indebtedness, net income, and expenses including rents and depreciation. Reports, due March 1, will set taxes and penalties. about 200 corporations are affected with Luzon and Porto Rico exemptions under a changed tax regime.
A letter from a young woman claims Postum relieved stomach troubles and headaches after years of coffee use. She notes improved eating, stronger stomach, and better overall health, supplemented by a brother’s similar experience. The piece promotes Postum as a beneficial daily drink.
A group led by La Vérne W. Yoyes of the Minors Manufacturers Association asked Secretary MacVeagh to delay the corporation tax start date and to clarify bookkeeping rules and the meaning of net income. The secretary gave no promises, saying regulations would later explain the issues.
Joseph T. D. Ransdell, president of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and representative from soulslans, arrives in Washington to aid the sixth annual convention. He argues the group seeks a broad, comprehensive federal waterway policy rather than backing any single project.
Frank H Short of Fregno California representing Western water power firms argues against Federal control of waterways and says States have rights over water power. He responds to Forester Pinchot’s views and cites Governor Hughes on state regulation of water power and public lands.
At the New York State Waterways Convention in Albany John A. Fox urged a federal bond issue to fund inland waterways and harbor improvements. Resolutions support dividing federal river and harbor appropriations among states in proportion to their own expenditures for such work.
A New York era report lists 43 White House staffers paid from executive offices with no civil service employees. It details names, states from which they come, and salaries, totaling nearly $10,000 yearly for the executive staff, excluding guard, secret service, and other funded positions.
Secretary Meyer implements a two-staff aid system and inspection duties at Navy departments with new divisions in hulls and machinery in yards. Most aides report after a brief delay as the plan aims to promote younger officers, despite anticipated resistance and possible staff reductions.
Special to the Washington Ter Austin Tex Dee L The case of H C Fleree the oil manate under indictment for perjury and fraud swear were in the defense today The question involved is whether Biee ey Nagel the clerk in the secretary of state office who administer the oath to Ms Pierce when he made the affidavit that the Water Pierce Oil Cont any was not a party to any pool trust or combination in restraint of trade was legal Robertson attorney for the defense argued that Nagel had no legal right to administer the oath even if defective officer Angur ment on this question will be concluded tomorrow If the court sustaining the pokat the case will be disclosed the defense will submitt immunity Stebra Sell at Top Price Chicago Des 1 Prime eaters today edged the highest price ever paid for beef in Chicago weighing 161% pounds sold at a record price and gold at the same is ot 19 points a
The 1880s political clash centered on President Grover Cleveland’s assertive refusal to bow to Senate demands. Cleveland challenged Congress by suspending Duskin and demanding papers, arguing the oath and duties required independence of the presidency. The episode helped cement presidential power over federal appointments and set the stage for future battles over tenure of office and policy, including the 1893 repeal fight that reinforced executive authority.
The note references tomorrow and discusses American Congress matters involving President Roosevelt and congressional actions or sessions. It suggests upcoming parliamentary activity or discussion between the executive branch and legislative body.
Army orders list recruiting offers and retirement suspensions for Capt Frederick Fhetoa USA and James Bi Shelly Seventh Cavalry with months of service. It also notes medical corps station changes and reliefs including Finlly G Wales Apache post, Major Alen Df Stith, Maj Spain to Fort Sam Houston, and Col George McGuumegle to Vancouver Barracks. Transfers to take effect on a date include William G Done and Georgs P Rovgte. Retirement for active duty announced for Charles J peifenl corps with leave of absence.
An ad touts Pepe's Diapepsin claiming relief from indigestion in five minutes. It describes how the product activates digestive juices, prevents gas, heartburn, and sour stomach, and notes cost and availability at drug stores. The piece also briefly lists naval promotions and vessel movements alongside the ad text.
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