Legislation Tax Questions Spark Constitutional Debate
Two reports on tax legality, led by Mr Lungworth, argue who would escape assessments under the prepared bill. The defense contends the measure is constitutional and necessary to enforce a fair system, while opponents fear it could deny taxation to vast groups including real estate owners and corporations. Judges and lawmakers face questions about income, exemption, and the reach of federal and state powers.
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Lungworth
Carnece
John D Rockefeller
Underwood
Lanpworth
America
Unclear OCR Note on June Session and Conventions
Fragmentary text discusses potential adjournment by June and references Congress, conventions in June, and a possible meeting in the “big po.” It mentions a schedule shift from noon to 1 pm and hints at inauguration timing. Names and concrete details are garbled.
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Tegisla
Yes Sa
Feu
War of Referendum Debates and Recall Proposals in State
Delegates at a convention discuss moves toward referendum and recall of judges. Senator Foraker proposes a substitute plan to create a commission to receive and examine charges against officials, then report to the governor. The debate centers on strengthening state government against tyranny.
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Foraker
Tay
Ster
Joseph
Jnsf
Warnet
Boranee
SA Wes General
Thae
Taft told of water power control by large interests
Commissioner Her bert Knox Smith reported to President Taft that rapid growth of powerful groups controlling hydroelectric plants requires government action to preserve public title to remaining power and prevent monopolisation. He notes General Electric and related interlocks influence hundreds of firms, banks, and railroads, urging a public option to develop or lease sites.
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Taft
Herbert Knox Smith
Corporation
General Electric Company
Smith
Bnilth Saya
Smal Saya
Industral
Financial
General Electric
JP Morgan & Co
Werther
Ite Natural
Political influence wielded by Maj Ray and allies described
Retired Paymaster General describes the influence of Maj Ray and his political allies among Republican aspirants for the presidency. Gen Sniffen testifies Ray propped candidates, used leave transfers to aid supporters, and acknowledged the impact on military and political circles before 1908. He expressed personal regret and urged forgiveness.
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Beecher
Ray
Republin
Sniffen
Snffen
Cutom
Mhwas
Fuhn Bant
Jtemenwday
Thdiana Ag
Mark Wanna
Sniffens
Sal Mal Ray
Taft
Mal Ray
Maj Ray
Surprise for sugar trust in New York sugar trial
Government action in New York knocks a key defendant from the Pensylvania Sugar Refining deal. U S District Attorney Wis obtains dismissal of indictment against Thomas B Harned then uses him as a government witness. Harned testifies to a 7.2 million dollar loan from Havemeyer and discusses advising Segal on control of 26 000 acres of sugar stock.
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New York
United States
Wis
Hand
Thomas B Harned
Adolph Sagal
Philadelphia
American Sugar Refining Company
Peninslvania Sugar Refining Company
Hurned
Segal
HO. Havemayer
First Caesarean Twins At Hannemanp Hospital
Two cesarean sections were performed with perfect results at Hannemanp Hospital clinic as 300 physicians watched. One infant required pulmotor aid for natural respiration, attached directly to the windpipe, and after nearly four minutes the baby cried. Both mothers and both babies survived with no expected complications, drawing strong applause from the medical audience.
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Bouin
Babington Port
Edwin I. Hunter
Hearings Open On District TB Hospital Conditions
Representative Dyer leads an investigating committee into alleged insanitary conditions at the District Tuberculosis Hospital following claims by Mrs Meditl McCormick and the Civic Federation. A public hearing is set for 2 PM after ward inspections, interviews with patients, and reviews of hospital operations.
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Dyer
Charman
Calla Stanon
McCormick
Patesta
House
Meditl McCormick
Womans Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Missouri
Lobeck
Nebraska
House District
Nauped
The
Civic Federation
Districk
George & Wilson
Board of Charities
Bathtub Jury Deadlock Reported At Seven to Five
The jury in the federal case charged with fraud relating to a bathtub trust stood seven to five for acquittal after ten hours of deliberation. Judge Angel discharged the panel and ordered a retrial by the government. Jurors twice requested further instructions before reporting their inability to reach a verdict. The trial began February.
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Retort
Wich Marehds
Irving
Walgy Vogellenett
Angel of Thei
Tormes
McCrum-Howell Vacuum Trust Placed Under Receivers
Federal receivers appointed in Philadelphia and Chicago oversee the McCrum Towel Company’s vacuum cleaner trust amid a government suit. I E Pfabler of Philadelphia holds 10300 in the concern and Edward Stettinius and Walter Updegraf are named as receivers. The move aims to preserve the business for stockholders and creditors, though officials deny insolvency.
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McCrum-Howell Co
Chicago
McCrum Towel Company
Trust Rhone
Philadelphia
E Pfabler
United States
Sanborn
Edward St Stettinius
Diamond Match Company
Walter D Up
Packers Offer No Evidence In Sherman Act Case
The Chicago Packers, charged with criminal sale under the Sherman act, will submit their case to the jury without presenting testimony. The decision, announced to Judge Carpenter, followed late conferences between defendants and counsel. Court adjourned until Monday as closing defenses arguments are expected to consume the week and the jury could be instructed by March 4 at the latest.
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Cisease Maron
Chicago Packers
United Statelarriet
Carpenter
Cotngel
Wickersham Defends Commerce Court Before House Panel
Attorney General Wickersham urged keeping the Commerce Court, arguing it benefits shippers and improves over the old system. He warned abolition would cause long delays, noting prior fragmented courts and urging Supreme Court clarification of powers. Committee members challenged the representative’s right to appear before the high court.
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Wickersham
Services Commerce Court
Sims
Commerce Court
House Interstate
Foreign Commerce Committee
Ciruit
United States
Circuit Courte
Supreme Court
Adamson
House bill bars railroads from owning steamship lines
A Maryland representative introduced a measure to prohibit railroads or other common carriers from owning stock in or controlling competing steamship lines. The bill revives a previous effort to block the use of the Panama Canal by railroad owned vessels.
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House Ball
Renresentatho Covington
Maryland
Ieave
Panama Canal
Fears Divorce Mill Bill Arouses Ire In Congress
Representative Ben Johnson of Kentucky denounced a district divorce bill as a model for the world and vowed to fight to block repeal of the national ban on divorce by statute. He argued the nation’s laws uphold one biblical ground for absolute divorce and urged that stance as guidance for all states. Meanwhile battleships and naval units moved through Hampton Roads after joining forces near Guantanamo Bay, as Washington reported naval activity and arrivals along the Atlantic coast.
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Ben Johnson
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Vorcé Mill
Ms Johnson
Joumson Chan Ty
Bombard Sugar Bill As Opponents Clash in House Debate
Amid heavy opposition to the free sugar revision bill, Representative Underwood moved to adjourn as the House debated limits on speeches. Democrats charged gag orders while Hardwick Dupre Wichliffe and others voiced opposition and tariffs were discussed in Senate finance.
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Underwood
Mann
Wells
Mritherwood
Auger States
Hinds
Ayres Connell Garrett
Linthicum
Senate
Congress
Tariff Board
Payne Aldrich
Penrose
Cuhe
Cummeina
Ville Progressived
Tact Board
Frense
Manufac Lena
Mutiny on Norfolk steamer Miro leads to boarding
LASCAE SAILORS claim brutal treatment of a companion caused him to jump overboard from the Miro as the vessel neared Norfolk. They allege an iron bar was used during punishment and were summoned before the British Vice Consul on arrival, who discharged them. Capt Wallace denied charges as a civic event follows with Vaughn Cleas speakers and church leaders at Guha Baptist Church tonight.
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Clam
Norfolk
Miro
Wallace
Ghox
The Narrow World of Gossip in a Small Town
A discussion of two women centered on gossip about neighbors and fashion, then a critique of their limited view. The piece argues women should seek bigger joys beyond petty tales, urging curiosity about life, science, and the universe to find deeper meaning.
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Mrs Blank
Jake
Fta
James New Deem
Goss
Harrys
Biddle matriarch dies at 96 in Philadelphia
Miss Catharine C Biddle a member of a prominent Philadelphia family died at her home 20 Delainey place aged 96. A lifelong philanthropist and missionary she worked over 40 fewer years in rapidly growing city districts and led nursing volunteers in Philadelphia hospitals during the Civil War with her sisters Hannah and Elizabeth known as The Three Graces. She descended from Charles and Anne Ho Biddle and Nicholas Biddle, first president of the United States Bank.
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Miss Hannah
Misa Elizabeth Biddle
Miss Biddle
Kensington
Biddle
Comam
Philadelphia
Eivil
The
Three Graces
Mint Biddle
Charles and
Anne Ho Biddie
Thea
Nicholas Biddle Frst
United States Bank
Lawrence strike ends partial textile mill walkout
Lawrence and New Bedford report large wage gains as seven mills resume operations. About 7,000 workers will return to the Washington Wood Ayer Pro pect Atlantic and Xunhardt plants. On the remaining disputes about wage details about 9,000 stay on strike, with 2,000 still locked out at Everett mill. In New Bedford twenty five thousand textile workers gain a percent wage increase effective March 1. The House rules committee will review unlawful interference charges tied to transportation of workers to another state after Lawrence inquiry.
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Lawrence
Mast
North Andover
Washington, Wood Ayer
American Woolen Company
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Xunhardt
Commoltfae
Inilia
Everett
New Bedford Mass
Thin City
Henry
Schiff Would Be Immune From Prosecution Inquiry
Justice Crain ruled that Schiff and Toward 8 Gans world bays may claim immunity in any proceedings arising from the present inquiry into Folke F Brandt. The grand jury was informed and will resume its examination of the arrest and 30 year sentence of Brandt on a burglary charge tied to the Scraff home five years ago.
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Mortmer
Schif
Folke F Brandt
Schiff
Crain
Lahia
Whitman
Brandt
Barglass Jy the Scraff
Knox guest of Guatemala on cordial U S visit
Secretary at Statenox arrived in San Jose aboard the United States cruiser Marslander to meet Guatemalan officials including the war minister and the United States minister. The delegation, received by the Guatemalan leadership, includes remarks on strengthening ties and a state dinner was planned in Guatemala City this afternoon.
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San Jose
Guatemala
Statenox
United States
Cuiser Marslander
Fo Aan
War
Ros Reynoldo Hiq
Wang
Guatemala City
Inox
Toy Star Vem bat on historical sports page
Fragmentary OCR text describes a toy star and bat item with unclear context. Mentions possible names and locations but readable facts are minimal. Until clarified, no cohesive event or outcome is detectable for a solid summary.
American Woman Club Opens in Brussels for Students
Mrs Jasz Anderson, wife of the U.S. minister in Belgium, has founded an American Women Student Club in Brussels to aid local American students. The club near the Conservatory aims to provide housing and support, with Anderson pursuing charitable work and writing. Also noted are tips on tea preparation and a feature on writer Maud Adams who began her journalism career at 38.
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Jasz Anderson
United States
Belgium
Brussels
Anderson
Hari Tine Anderson
Ane
Roselves Runther
Siundenis
Espense Anel
Nea Te Conservatory
Muse
Washington
Boston
Ani
Callaren
TO HONOR MISS KINGSELEY
Fragmentary text notes an event honoring Miss Kingseley and mentions crafts, flowers, and a steam process using spices. The readable parts suggest a ceremonial or social item with decorative making and artistic touches. Limited by garbled OCR, no clear dates or locations are present.
Rupture Expert Implores Phvatttann Method Endorsed in Philadelphia
An unnamed expert promotes a rupture treatment method in Philadelphia with claims of safety and efficacy. The piece notes demonstrations of the technique and references a controversial stance within the medical community, while presenting patient-focused assurances and dates for upcoming discussions.
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Sugar Trust
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Palmotor
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Pithisis Institution
Mi Dgety
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Association For the Prevention of
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MacManters
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Worker For Humanity
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Smart Rembrandt
England
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Pro Muniaton
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Rebecca
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Old Town
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Baby Mine
Mordkin
Countess OF Warwick
Soc
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Phvatttann
Osefien
Philadephia
Pete Safford
Claan
Walnu
Wile
SAM Curtis & CO
Madam Friedberg
Ruspien Deucer
Will Kewneg
Ene
Egeett
Vail Vindnaes
Eamlag
Louis Aimo
Hetarve Sostermad
Teele Ton
Rowin Stevens
Starice Sane Hada
Borda
iTayin Fou
Adelpha Wissor
Maxi Woeek
John C. Rice
Sally Cohen
Elizabeth Brick
Charles King Laent Lew Fidds
EN Pecks Co
TES Courtiers
Gea Toys
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Ethel Comrae
Lillian Graham
Deck
Rita
Jimmie Valentine
Edmund Elton
Lyceum
Lugri
Boston Symphony Orchestra
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