On this day in 1895, reports suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court was poised to declare the income tax unconstitutional based on strong arguments against it. Notably, a conversation hinting at potential political repercussions followed. In 1909, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle highlighted Admiral Winfield S. Schley's involvement in a new effort to locate missing explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook. Although unable to lead the expedition due to age, Schley was actively contributing and rallying support to help find Cook, showing his enduring commitment to polar exploration and humanitarian causes.
"The impression is becoming strong... that the United States Supreme Court will declare the income tax unconstitutional and that a decision to this effect will be rendered next Monday."
"One of the judges... asked if the President would call an extra session of Congress in the event of the law being declared unconstitutional."
"Admiral Winfield S. Schley is a leading figure in a new relief movement... lending powerful aid to the project to send an expedition north to rescue Dr. Frederick A. Cook."
"Admiral Schley... is taking a deep interest in the efforts to locate the unfortunate explorer, and has... contributed to a fund to fit out an expedition."
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