13 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
1
Lawmakers propose cutting excise on earnings to one percent. Conference at the White House discussed amendments and federal features of the measure. Debate centered on Clipp provision and potential impact on revenues and industry sectors.
A mangled OCR fragment references local people and places with unclear actions. Names like Hulfinier Obie Raiiond Boros appear, but readable facts are sparse. The piece reads as a stray community note or advertisement fragment with incomplete names and directions.
Lawmakers rallied for a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress to levy an income tax. Democratic leaders touted the party shift while Republicans accused the move of hijacking the agenda. The chamber debated for hours as supporters argued broader funding for federal programs and critics warned of overreach.
The Senate bill aims to apply minimum tariff rates to all nations for ten months before maximum rates kick in against nations not honoring most favored nation guarantees. The president, Attorney General Wickl pass, and key authorities from international law guided the draft as Speaker Cannon and Aldrich discussed the matter, with confidence the plan will advance at the pro dent’s urging.
The Wrights demonstrated a controlled flight with their airship, Orville Wright piloting a venture that reached varying speeds and involved a large crowd including German and Mexican ambassadors and Mrs. Longworth. The machine completed several laps, landed safely after a brief preflight, and Wilbur praised the biplane design while cautioning about wind and contingencies for future flights.
Joseph Feldman, a Washington native, was arrested early today while attempting to sell 315 worth of diamonds and other gemstones along with gold watches and bracelets. He claimed to be a traveling salesman and listed many pieces as stolen from pawn shops. Police believe the jewels originated abroad and were brought to the area for disposal.
In Kent County a joint wedding united five sisters with five brothers. Brides Maud Nallie Anna Susie Marlin wed Jona Wah HugWIack and Dick Hill as Best Men. Families, friends, and several generations attended. A shared honeymoon planned to St Lowe was delayed due to crop shortages.
Atlanta reports a Saturday strike by an entire nursing staff at Presbyterian Hospital. Nurses refused offers of arbitration, citing overwork and poor food, locking themselves in dormitories. Hospitals borrowed nurses from other city institutes. board meetings were canceled as demands remained unresolved. If unmet, a statement threatening further action within two days was anticipated.
John Taggart returns after years presumed dead to aid wife Enogh Arden in life anew. Taggart, once missing, seeks to flee with his wife and her new partner Samuel Van Lier after learning of trouble. The trio plans to depart with the children to start over, while authorities and a jail visit form part of the tangled case.
In Watseka a banker husband and wife scandal erupts as Dr W L C and a physician confront Mrs Saylor Miller over alleged infidelity. A premeditated shooting mortally wounds Mr Saylor as Willer returns from Crescent City. Coroners inquest notes the crime followed two years of gossip. mob violence fears rise locally.
The Allegheny Orangemen plan a gathering at Lark Springs as Irish Catholics attend a Boyne anniversary event. Notables include Vue Ancent Grier of Habernbins and Kilgatten Col e tman Conneth Jun, among others, highlighting cross community attendance at the historic commemoration. A note mentions a Spanish minister appointment and a U S railway through Deer Park service starting July 16 with schedules to Washington.
The Department of Commerce and Labor initiated a major personnel restructuring as roughly 100 employees were laid off and about ten resignations accepted. Secretary Nagel pushed efficiency up to 30 percent with ratings for all staff and a drive to weed out incompetence and idleness.
Near a cavernous ledge a band of outlaws and women brave a siege as regular troops attack a natural fort. Gunfire, winches, and a perilous cave escape mark a brutal fight with captives and deserters. Names of officers and units appear amid chaotic battlefield details.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Henry Harrison Russell, a coal dealer and former Leesburg sheriff, is linked to a fatal poison draught consumed by a youth named Jandy Sell and two others. The downtown hotel room contains an unfinished note, and the crowd witnesses a dramatic sequence ending with a coroner’s verdict of suicide.
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