William A. Cullop Nominated by Democrats in District
The article praises Hon. William A. Cullop as a true Democrat and strong leader, noting his Kriss county roots and broad appeal. It lauds his integrity and ability, highlights his marriage to a capable wife, and reflects on the nominating battle as a Titans clash with others recognizing the outcome.
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Bocomington
William A. Cullop
Asven
Krios
Golly
Daviess
Attormeya Sf Vinecanes
Caliop
Kely
Somengo
The Dead man’s Tax and Inheritance Debate
A discussion on the value of inheritance tax, noting President Roosevelt’s urging and state laws that yield small returns from large fortunes, while labeling these efforts as mere trifles.
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Roosevelt
Britain ends fiscal year with higher revenue says press
The piece discusses Britain's year end results showing revenue gains in death and property taxes and argues Americans should tax wealth similarly. It cites Washington analysis, notes a rise of about 7.5 million pounds and criticizes tax avoidance by fortunes. It contrasts English and French handling with American tax gaps. It also mentions Bloomington convention politics and a university town welcome.
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Great Britain
Diay
Jay Gould
Tett
Vast, disjointed notes on politics and opera in a noisy year
The text mixes remarks about Roosevelt vetoing measures over pork barrel favors, a lively opera scene in Washington with costumes from Cincinnati, and a gossipy account of newspaper publishers, a Matsushima explosion with many lost and saved, and a Dewey victory in Manila Bay ten years prior, all presented in a fragmented, period voice.
Watterson Hopeful Amid Shifting Political Rhetoric
The Courtge-Tournal notes Watterson's hopeful view amid partisan talk as Republicans and Democrats spar over votes and public opinion. It suggests voters grow wary of deception and fear of death, while a weary populace seeks relief from harsh political labor.
Desperate Telegrams Report Violent Incidents and Disasters
A string of terse telegrams recount shootings on a crowded Memphis street fatally wounding saloonkeeper William Harwood. a New York Flyer wreck in Cleveland yards injuring several. Pennsylvanian dispatching official William Brown dying at Chicago Union Station. Wheaton Illinois bans roller skating after a child's death. Battambang residents defend against natives amid violence. injunction against streetcar expansion on Euclid Ave in Cleveland. Chicago & Alton fire at Bloomington plant damaging shops and offices. Matsutahime Japanese cruiser sunk near Peninsular islands with heavy loss. Moshiamt reports praise of squadron actions and casualties reaching at least 125.
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Memphis
William F. Harwood
John Margerum
Erle
New York
William E. Brown
Pennsylvadia Railroad
Union Station
Chicago
Wheat
Wheaton College
Hey
W. W. Evans
Battambang Te
Jhidge Ford
Cleveland
Municipal Tractiox Company
Ito
Ame
Honaties
Euclid Avenue
Chicago & Alton
Bloomington
Mova Power General
Matsutahime
Makang
Peneadores Islands
China
Moshlamtau
Hadley to run for governor amid health condition clause
Attorney General Hadley says he will accept the Republican nomination for governor only if his campaign work is tied to his health and he will not neglect his duties as AG. He forwarded a letter to Walter J. Dickey, Kansas City state party chair, saying statewide support and past advice influenced his decision. A separate item notes a Cincinnati token sale with $9,175 auction result for a $10 piece from 1849.
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Jefforcon City
Hadley
Walter
Dickey
Kansda City
Republican State Committee
Congressional actions on tariffs and land reports dampen bills
The congressional scene features Chairman Paynu introducing a tariff bill affecting Philippine imports, the Public Lands committee ordering an adverse report on a winter absence provision for homestead settlers, and Townsend of Michigan pushing an amendment to raise funding for ICC enforcement of Hepburn act provisions. After four hours of debate the amendment was agreed to.
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Paynu
House Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Italian Millionaire Reports Black Hand Letter Threat
Joseph Carabell lo, a wealthy Italian in Cleveland, says a Black Hand note demanded $5,000 and threatened his wife and son with kidnapping and dynamiting his home. Detectives watched a decoy drop after a similar note arrived. a secluded spot was set as the drop point and his home was guarded.
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Cleveland
Joseph Carabello
Carabella
Contraband Goods Seized In Nogales Mexico Case
A wagon load of contraband goods was seized by Mexican authorities at Nogales Sonora, with Jesus Gonzalez of the La Moda Co arrested on the charge of smuggling. The driver Martinez was detained then released, and Jeffrey & Co brokerage office was later closed on suspicion of involvement. A separate Birmingham shooting left Dr. J E Garrison wounded and J D Williams killed. coroner’s jury cleared Garrison. Other items note French occupation unrest in Batambang, Amelia Bingham’s critical condition, Porton vacation, a lake drain at Barahoo, and damaged strawberries in the Midwest and Dr King’s New Discovery praise.
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Nogales
Ariz
Waxon-Lload
Sonora
Jesus Gonzales
la Moda Co
Martinez
Brekerage
Jeffrey & Co
Birmingham
Ala
J. E. Garrison
J. D. Twilliams
du Electrician
Flat Creek
Williams
Garrison
Willams
Garri Con
Democratic slate for Forty-ninth District prosecuting attorney
Arthur H Greenwood of Deviest county enters as a candidate for prosecuting attorney in the Forty-ninth Judicial district, subject to the democratic convention. Charles Willidms of Daviess seeks the same post, also contingent on the party convention.
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Arthur, H. Greenwood
Deviest County
Forty-ninth
Charles, T. Willidms
Daviess
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