Tax on Estates Proposal Seeks Revenue Rise
Erdman of Pennsylvania will introduce a bill to tax real and personal estates at rates rising with value, exempting under 19000, 21000 to 500000 taxed at one percent, over 500000 at three percent for direct heirs or collateral relatives. Provisions aim to prevent evasion by trusts, with appeals to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and no new revenue officers.Meanwhile a House discussion features charges against Postmaster James Hansenour of Celestine, with a bid to impeach Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell amid a prank letter and a bribe offer, provoking laughter and procedural questions.
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Protsylvania
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Darden
Wal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Hrete
Iudisne
Maxwell
James Hansenour
Celestine
Todiaca
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Bretz
Tothert
Maryland
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Cummings
Sayer
Congress
Harter Opposes Protection for Farm Tools and Flour
Washington Sept 23 Representative Harter of Ohio a longtime manufacturer of agricultural implements argues for free trade on both flour and farm tools. He contends current duties harm American producers, cites costs abroad, and urges replacing 25 percent flour and tool duties with per cent to boost domestic industry. The report notes his stance before the Ways and Means Committee.
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Wasitixotos
D.C
Harter
Ohio
Agricul
Mr. Harter
United States
Secretary Hoke Smith Defends Pension Reforms and Roll Purge
Secretary Hoke Smith declares he opposes pension fraud and aims to prune nonentitled names from the rolls. He argues many listed as pensioners lack prima facie evidence and supports a sixty day suspension for those failing to refile. He emphasizes investigations will reveal fraud and protect rightful beneficiaries.
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Coem Tha Kalle
Wasmiseres
Hoke Smith
Charles T. Mennett
Indiana Vuluntears
Smith
Pension Bureau
Penstone
Wade
Washineton
Seat From Indiana Patitice Inspires House Curtain Scene
A comic opera scene in the House tonight drew intense amusement as the curtain rose on a number titled A Seat From Indiana. The production, staged in Washington D C, featured lively satire reflecting Indiana politics and generated strong audience reaction.
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Wasusutus
D. C
Indinga
Cincinnati Boston Contests Highlight Baseball Week
Cincinnati swept both games with Boston on timely hitting as Pittsburg clung to second place in the pennant race. Washington remained in the chase, while Chicago and New York split a pair. Attendance figures ranged from about 470 to 3,000 as multiple city games unfolded across the circuit.
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Mitchell Signs Articles For World Championship Bout
Charles Mitchell signed articles of agreement with Coney Island Athletic Club to box James J. Corbett for the world champion title with a $40,000 purse on or about December 15. Judge Newton to carry the agreement to Asbury Park. Corbett training there.
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San Francisco
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England
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New York
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Comey Island
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Mail Carrier Robbed in Putsam County West Virginia
Special Telegram reports mail carrier John Bess robbed near Winfield of 420 dollars from a mail bag and pockets. A posse led by Hon. W. W. Thomas conducts a countrywide search for two unknown robbers following the incident near Winfield between Winfield and Reno towns in Putsam County.
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Putsam County
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Beoater
Winfield
W. W. Thomas
World’s Pair attendance highs and Knights of Honor celebration
Paid admissions at the fair reached 169,120 with a late week peak of 213,452 as the Knights of Honor held a music hall celebration. Fireworks and a Fort Henry bombardment display closed the day, while Methodist and United Brethren conferences adjourned without appointments. News from Parkersburg reports dog poisoners, wage talks in Ohio, and a sixth Wratsso murder victim in Indiana.
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Telegraphic News Briefs From Various Cities
Interest NEWSLETS reports terse telegraphic items. In Virginia a Black man named Alien narrowly dodged lynching last week then was secretly moved to Granville for safekeeping. Volcanic activity near Caltsa volcano in Mexico alarms residents. many flee homes as night flames loom. A severe storm hits northern England amid warm spell. Appenines snow signals a hard winter for Europe. Hussars leave Alfreton Derbyshire marking potential end of coal district troubles. In Pennsylvania a man named Georg Scamous is found guilty of murder in a double child killing.
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Breckinridge Denies Madeline Pollard Seduction Claims
W C P Breckinridge answers Miss Madeline Pollard suit for 50000 alleging breach of promise. He denies seduction, pregnancy, or any marriage contract, says Pollard sought him on a train, a West Virginia to Cincinnati route, and that his advice concerned the Rhodes marriage. The case may not go to trial this year amid other notes from Washington and Hamburg lines.
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