Tax Fight Looms Over Corporate Publicity Provisions
A heated session looms as Republicans resist funding to enforce the publicity feature of the corporate tax law. Key figures including Minority Leader Clark urge enforcement, while business groups fear disclosure could chill investments. Court challenges to the law on constitutional grounds continue, with Interborough Rapid Transit and other trusts arguing the act overreaches or discriminates against certain entities.
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House
Senate
Simon Preble
Teeauny
American Newspaper Executives Seek Tax Filing Extension
At a New York meeting on February 11 the American Newspaper Publishers Association directors urged Congress to extend the deadline for corporate tax reports until after the Supreme Court decides the larger tax case. The request reflects concerns over the ability to deduct interest on funded debt and questions about earnings under current law.
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Ita
New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Congres
United States Supreme Court
Woman’s pillow becomes safe deposit vault in court ruling
Justice Foster of the general session court ruled that a woman’s pillow serves as a safe place for valuables, denying pawnbrokers’ claim of negligence after jewelry valued near $4,000 disappeared from Miss Hila at her brother in law Charley Zimmerman’s home. Zimmerman was arrested and sentenced to Sing Sing.
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New York
United States Treasury
Foster
Jan Emerson Hills
Mise Hila
Charley H Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Miss Hila
Foste
Clatra
Clergyman Granted Divorce in Brooklyn Court
Rev Actius A Crocke of Brooklyn NY was granted a divorce from Blanche N B Crocke by Judge George T Browne in the superior court. The former church steward named as corespondent, with the leading soprano as principal witness. Witnesses described marital troubles and past pastorates amid testimony naming Tovert Yentran and Velvon.
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Providence
Actius A Crocke
Brooklyn
Iis
Blanche
George T Browne
Superior Court
Browne
Crooke
Julius L Mitchel
Crookes
B Mughell
MT Clarke
Winter Street
Foster Sinter
Mia Tena Nelson
Tovert Yentran
Frouke
Wrights Enjoin Paulhan on Temporary Restraining Order
United States Circuit Court Judge Hand granted a writ of temporary restraining order against Louis Paulhan, the French aviator, on application by the Wright Company of Dayton Ohio. The order bars further flights alleged to infringe Wright patents though the judge did not decide whether the Wright brothers were first to fly.
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United States Circuit
Hand
Wright Company
Dayton
Ohio
Wright Brothers
Wright
Zand
Typhoid Charges Attributed To Dr Hyde In Swope Case
In Kansas City a debate over Typhoid infection in the Swope family centers on testimony alleging Dr BC Hyde inoculated members. Attorney Paxton accused Hyde of bad faith seeking to obtain letters from Chicago physicians. Bond set at 50000 dollars. preliminary hearing postponed one week. five witnesses summoned.
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BC Hyde
Swope
Gircutt Court of Independence
Hyde
John G Parton
Paxton
Ludwig Hektoen
Chicago
Payton
Dr Hyde
Thoras H Swope
Chrisman Swope
Margaret Swope
Mia Motron
Fiyde
Mise Mar- Seiet
Br Vyde
Funge Powell
Circuit Court
Independence
Mo Aser
Justice W . Loa
Shot Down At Theater in Philadelphia South Side
A stranger fired five shots from a revolver near a moving picture theater in the Tallan section of Philadelphia. Louis Bracidio, 5, was struck by a bullet through the leg. Jeff Twox, likely injured. The shooter fled after discarding the smoking revolver into a doorway as bystanders watched. Police found Bracidio injured on the sidewalk. the assailant’s direction could not be determined. Bracidio said he did not recognize the attacker.
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Palladelphia
Stanamy
Tallan
Louis Bracidio
Braddies
Jeff Twox
Secretary Found as Financer’s Employee Returns to Wife in New York
Detectives hired by financier Thomas F Ryan to find missing secretary Michael Gilloolg disappeared Christmas Eve. A Ryan representative said Gilloolg had definite knowledge of his whereabouts in New York and likely returned to his wife, from whom he was divorced earlier.
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Sim
Cig
Syd Uiey
Hs Wife
New York
Thomas F Ryan
Michael Gillool
Ryan
Prefers Bucket Shop Cotton Hearings Concluded
A final session of hearings on speculative operations in cotton markets closed with advocates and opponents of abolishing the New York Cotton Exchange voicing firm positions. Grain interests from Chicago Philadelphia Duluth and Minneapolis prepare to speak against pending bills while critics liken exchanges to gambling. Burleson denounces repeal as contrary to economic law and warns that producers and spinners bear the burden of the exchange amid broader calls for reform.
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Boards of Trade
House Committee On Agriculture
New York Colton Exchange
Chicago
Philadelphia
Duluth
Minnespolis
New York Stock Exchange
L. Mandelbaum
New York
Buriezon
Colin Exchange
Exchange
Congress
Burleson
George Holland Dies At 64 In Philadelphia
George Holland, actor and member of the noted Holland theatrical family, died in Philadelphia at 64. He had recently appeared in The Henrietta with Joseph Jefferson, was manager of the Girard Avenue Theater, and was part of a lineage including the Jeffervsons and Drews. Funeral plans awaiting clergy arrangements.
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Washington Post
New York
George Holland
HM Holland
Philadelphia
Girard Avenue
Joseph Andy
William Jefferson
Phiadelphia
Ir Holland
Aingle
Holland
Bootha
Jeffersons
Warrens
Drews
George
M Joseph
Katie
Joseph Jefferson
Joe Jefferson
Fifth Avenue
Night of Auto Accidents In New York Claims Multiple Lives
A string of autos crashes in New York leaves four dead and several injured. Victims include Mary O Reilly a seven year old girl mortally struck by a mail truck. August Hollinger a drug store manager badly injured after being struck by a taxicab. Miss Julie Me Govern aged fifty hurt. Joseph Seebold injured by a delivery wagon with internal injuries likely fatal. James Graham aged forty nine killed when his car crashed into a telegraph pole. A local motor company owned car wrecked. three occupants injured. Witnesses note high speed and a pole collision in turning a corner.
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New York
Mary O'Reilly
August Hollinger
Hig Steall
Julie Me
Govern
Joseph Seebold
Surrey
Philadephia Tech
White
Philadelphia
James Graham
Peary Proofs Questioned By Congress Leaders
Members of the House debate honoring explorer Peary with medals and Congressional thanks only after independent scientific bodies confirm the National Geographic Society verdict that Peary reached the North Pole. Naval committee splits on granting honors. some oppose and demand broader verification before action.
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Geographic Society
House
Robert K. Peary
Naval Committee
North Pole
Mr Peary
Pole
National Geographic Society
Peary
Péary
Cleveland Backs 3 Cent Fare Plan in Blizzard Vote
Cleveland voters approved a 3 cent streetcar fare plan after a long battle dating back fifteen years led by former mayor Tort L Johnson. Judge Robert W Taylor authorized a city controlled system with Cleveland Railway Company operating at cost and a 6 percent return to investors. The first eight months set transfers at one penny. long term fares cap at 4 cents or seven tickets for 3 cents. A street railway commissioner will earn 0,000 annually to advise on regulation. The fare takes effect tomorrow.
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L Johnson
Robert W .Taylor
Federal Court
Cleveland Railway Company
Acta
Berle
Gerhard M. Dahl
Bishop Fights Race Death By Own Action in Late Letter
The Washington Post reports Rev J F Hegis Canevin of the Pittsburg diocese condemns polygamy divorce and race death by own action in a harsh sermon to priests. He urges early marriages, bans marriages between different religions, and asserts man is head of the family. He argues marriage aims to raise children and that shirking duty harms children’s rights and the family.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg Pa
Wletter
Pittsburg
J F Hegls Canevin
Dan
Ee Ae
Ely Cone
Police Guilty of Attack in New York Case
Three policemen were found guilty today by a trial commissioner of assaulting a woman after plying her with liquor in a bar shop rear area and suppressing the case. One officer was acquitted, others faced dismissal. Mayor Gaynor's intervention drew attention to systemic methods exposed. One convict had witnesses ready to swear an alibi.
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Lowell
Richard Reid Rogers
Lymans
Cy of
New York
New Questrong
New Yor
Reo 1
Tve
Gaynor
Hope to Oust Connors From Democratic Chair
Reported rumors say William J Connors of Buffalo may resign as chairman of the Democratic State Committee. A special Albany meeting is called for Thursday February 24 to consider ousting him. Connors is in Palm Beach and did not issue the call. The plan, long in motion, seeks to replace him with a rival. ten upstate members have joined the effort.
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Wiliam J Conners
Bufalo
Wil
Democratic State Committee
Albany
Conners Ig
Palm Beach
Nixon
Burmetts
Conger
Fred Wixom
Assembly
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George W Dunn
Republican State Committee
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Trial charges raise conflict as Calhoun case adjourns
San Francisco February 17 District Attorney Charles Fickert faced a courtroom clash with Judge Lawlor over Patrick Calhoun head of United Railroads. The judge demanded vigorous prosecution or a special prosecutor would be appointed. Fickert denied, motion to dismiss denied, case set to April 1 as the dispute over a witness, James L Gallagher, and a bribe sting figure William Burns lingered in the record.
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Charles Wickert
Frankla J Heneytor
Lawtorn
Patrick Calhoun
United Hailroads
Fickert
Lawlor
Dickert
Chinese occupy Lassa Tibet capital with 2000 troops
Reports reach Pioneer Allahabad say Lassa the Tibetan capital is seized by about 2000 Chinese troops aimed at abolishing the Tibetan council and setting up a Chinese government. Tibetans plead desecration of holy sites and imposition of taxes while India watches with anxiety and considers frontier troop strength.
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Washington Post
Calcutia
Pioneer
Allahabad
Lassa
Tibet
Tibetas Council
Jamas
India
Taft Leaves Los Angeles for Santa Barbara After Illness
Henry W Taft and his wife departed Los Angeles for Santa Barbara. Taft has recovered fully from the serious illness that struck him several weeks ago, confirming a return to normal activity.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Henry W Taft
Yucatan Wreck Off Alaska Shells 86 Rescued by Steamer
The Alaska Steamship Company vessel Yucatan struck an iceberg near Chichagof Island in theait strait while en route Valdes to Seattle with 66 passengers. All aboard were landed safely after a perilous eight minutes amid heavy ice. Rescue by a Juneau steamer is planned, with boats and gear preserved and passengers camping ashore awaiting transport.
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Espoo
W P Porter
Beliige
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Johnson
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Chester
Frienia
Thurster
Pensacola
Spaniah Park Srimfo
Hevena
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Rales
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Anailly
Riots in a German City Sparks Severe Street Fighting
In Frankfurt on the Main on February 17, heavy clashes erupted between police and socialist demonstrators. Police used sabers and revolvers as both sides fired and threw stones and pepper bombs. Fighting spread through various quarters of the city with many wounded.
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Liberal Panic Sweeps House Over Lords Veto Crisis
London February reports a liberal panic as Labour and Nationalists threaten to amend the kings speech. Asquith clings to counsel amid talks with the king and cabinet while Redmond and O’Connor push on Irish demands and the Lords veto. A new general election looms if cross-party deals fail.
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T PY O'Connor
United Irish League
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House of Lords
Powder mill blast kills five at San Lorenzo plant
An explosion in the Trojen Powder Works mixing room at San Lorenzo costs five lives including chemist Reuben Tharp and four workers. Fire destroys powder stores and ten buildings, with a dozen more burned or severely burned. Wide-area shock throws residents as firefighters battle the blaze.
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Martina
Gre
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City Comptroller Seeks Advice On Reducing Condemnation Costs
New York on February 17 reports Comptroller Prendergast wrote to the corporation counsel seeking legal guidance to curb expenditures tied to land condemnation for the Catskill water supply. He notes the city paid about 2000 for land but incidental costs of the condemnation process have reached far higher in a single case, nearly 250 dollars for a parcel valued at 150 dollars.
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Catskill
Oceanic Survives 60 Foot Wave During Atlantic Voyage
New York report from February 17 recounts the White Star liner Oceanic weathering seven days of fierce Atlantic gales. A massive 60 foot wave swept the deck from fore to stern, drenching the crow's nest and all on watch.
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Oceanic
New York
Albany Bridge Bribe Scandal Reveals Nixon Link and Blackmail Claims
Albany reports allege a $10,000 bribery demand tied to bridge contracts. Senator Conger describes envelopes naming Nixon and others, with graft plots spanning 1901 to 1906. Probes expected to widen as trials unfold, amid deaths and ongoing investigations.
Seyler brothers in Petersburg face Atlantic City murder case
William and Orvis Seyler, detained since February, are to be transported to Atlantic City for the Jane Adams murder case. Alice Adams and Jane Adams figures appear in statements as detectives question the brothers who deny complicity, while Orvis allegedly confirms parts of the tale. Police plan guarded transfer to avoid a crowd as Atlantic City detectives pursue further statements.
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Denzel
Gurl
Parr
Petersburg
William Se3ler
Orvis Besler
Jane Adams
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Miller and Malseed
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Eller
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Elf
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Orvis
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Alice
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Commerce Street
Robert C Miller
James Maleed
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Miller
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Bob’ Miller
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Orvis Sesier
Ota Braddock
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