Republicans Realize Change Needed in Mellon Tax Bill
In Washington on January 11, Republican Ways and Means members met with Representative Longworth to discuss possible modifications to the Mellon tax bill. No rate changes were debated. discussions focused on procedure. Garner of Texas claimed a sizable bloc within the House could shift to the Democratic plan, which favors larger cuts in normal rates and higher exemptions. Public hearings on taxation were scheduled to begin Monday, with President Coolidge holding helpful conferences with Senate and House leaders. Coolidge signaled no immediate action on bonus legislation and vowed to veto any bonus bill, while Republicans debated whether concessions before the floor were needed to maintain party unity.
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Gasoline Advances In Nebraska Prices Rise Tomorrow
An Associated Press report from Omaha notes a price rise for gasoline in Nebraska. The service station rate increases from 10.4 to 18 cents per gallon effective tomorrow.
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Postmaster at Lubbock Dies at Home on Friday
Special to The News Lubbock January 11 Dr C Duering postmaster of Lubbock for two years died at his home this morning at an early hour He was born in Minnesota and was 62 years old He had lived in Lubbock County 15 years survived by his wife and a sister in Milwaukee Dr and Mrs T J Bennett of Austin attended at bedside Funeral will be held at the Methodist church Saturday at 3 oclock Interment in Lubbock cemetery
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Murder Charge Dismissed In Self Defense Case
Houston report says 14 year old Leo Curtis George had murder charge dropped with district attorney and judge approval. Officers state the boy acted in self defense after claiming a farm hand, 19, chased his sister with an axe.
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Officials Banished From Klan Is Report
William J Simmons founder of the Ku Klux Klan and Edward Y Clarke once acting Imperial Wizard have been banished for opposing Dr H W Evans who heads the Klan in Atlanta Jan 41 Officials say charges were signed after grand dragons from all states met in Washington Clarke vows a formal appeal through courts of the order and state civil courts if needed Evans administration counters the move and says imperial headquarters may have moved to Washington but officials deny it
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Palmer Proposes Merchant Marine on Sound Basis
Washington January 11 Leigh C Palmer new president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation outlines a plan for a permanent merchant marine to sustain national business and defense. He seeks sufficient tonnage to handle exports and imports while opposing foreign competition with a strong efficient fleet. Palmer’s salary is set at 25000 by the fleet corporation board of trustees.
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Two Oil Field Workers Burned In Well Fire
Uy Associated Preas reports in Pawhuska Oklahoma that two field workers Charles White of Obelong Illinois and W K Darer of Burgattstown Pennsylvania were seriously burned when a well near Shidler in the Burbank field ignited from an unknown cause. White is not expected to live as both men were hospitalized in Tulea. The loss was about 7500 dollars.
Convict Mutiny at Thomas Weller coal mine in Alabama
Sixty six convicts mutinied at the Thomas Weller coal mine in Aldrich Alabama after three were punished. They entrenched themselves in the pits and fired dynamite. By late tonight they surrendered to guards and began leaving the mine. Nineteen others from the day shift had already left. Official reports show 12 white and 54 black convicts remained. Governor Brandon said abolition of the convict lease system was under negotiation.
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J. M. Jegnigan
Ninteen
Ramus Thoman
Banner Mine
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J. D. Divans
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Alabama
Union
W. W. Brandon
Convicts Cornered After Mine Mutiny at Aldrich Mine
Sixty six mutineering convicts were corralled at Montevallo after a pitched battle in the Aldrich mine. The clash began when convicts refused to work this morning and used dynamite as their weapon. Darius Thomas, president of the prison officers, notified the board of administration at 11:60 p.m.
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Marland Company May Offer Stock to Shareholders
In New York on January 11 reports circulated that Marland Company directors would discuss offering a block of several hundred thousand shares to shareholders. No confirmation was obtained, but credibility rose as news returned that plans to sell 20,000 unissued shares to a banking group had been abandoned temporarily.
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American Firms Protest Huerta Oil Tax Levies
American oil companies and property owners in Mexico filed protests with the State Department against tax levies imposed by the de la Huerta revolutionists. The department described its attitude as a firm refusal to admit the right of the Huerta faction to impose taxes or enforce collections.
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Weather forecast fragment for Amarillo and region
Fragmented forecast notes scattered across the Midland area. Mixed terms describe Saturday clouds flurries and colder aapproaching storms. Mentions New Mexico southeast shade and a disturbance over the Middle Atlantic with rain near the Spanial States and Great Lakes.
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973 Saloons Closed in Philadelphia Mobility War
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler, director of public safety, announced that 973 of Philadelphia’s 1,200 saloons have been closed in the opening offensive for law and order and he plans to close the rest.
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Smedley D. Butler
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Pachuca Recaptured Near Pachuca City by Rebels
A dig report from Hoyos railway station near Pachuca indicates Pachuca City was retaken from rebel forces this morning. Rodolfo Herrero and Celestino Gasca carried the dispatch to Arnulfo Gomez, commander of Mexico City forces.
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Mexico City
Tamaulipas in Revolt by Assorted Prog
Southern Tamaulipas is in revolt with rebel forces occupying most of the Tuxpamps district and extending lines north and west. Rebels claim a complete victory in a south Tampico engagement, while some government soldiers deserted to join the revolution. A government order, issued by De la Huerta and General Sanchez, warns against mistreatment of prisoners and destruction of property and calls for protection of foreigners.
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Calles on Inspection Tour Across Border Actions
General Elias P. Calles chief of Mexican government forces in the field against Adolfo de la Huerta, spent the night at Piedras Negras customs house on an inspection tour. Dispatches report he stopped in Allende near Tuesday’s battle between Generals Europes and V Davila, where fourteen executions occurred, including a 16 year old boy said to be the son of General V Davila.
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Day in Washington A House debate on interior bill touching prohibition
Washington notes show House debate on an interior appropriation measure including prohibition discussion. Senator James KE Watson of Indiana said he would not run for the Republican presidential nomination. Director Hines announced a reorganization of the Veterans Bureau. Agriculture Committees urged farmers aid. A Borak led Senate subcommittee was named to hold hearings on Russian recognition. House foreign affairs delayed action on a resolution to bar sale of war material to foreign governments. Senate Interstate Commerce Chairman urged steps to cut high freight rates. Administration leaders sought creation of an agency to handle Muscle Shoals offers. Republican leaders discussed Melton Bill changes to secure tax legislation.
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Head of Waco Drug Firm Dies Friday
H C Rishner treasurer of Behrens Drug Company a large Waco wholesaler died at six o'clock tonight after illness of several weeks. News confirms his death and notes his prominent role in the local business.
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Huerta Envoys Set Up HQs Across Rio Grande
Ruben Vigcarra and Luis H Ramirez, newly named Groissuries of the De La Huerta revolutionary government, have established headquarters on this side of the Rio Grande. Vigcarra is former president of the Mexican House of Deputies and Ramirez was a deputy.
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Kansas Opposes Railroad Merge Threat to Missouri Valley
Kansas utilities chief Clyde M. Reed denounced federal railroad consolidation plans before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He spoke for Kansas, St. Joseph, Kansas City, Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, and a securities firm, saying the Missouri Valley would oppose wholesale consolidation as it would concentrate wealth and shift terminals 400 miles away from production regions.
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Earth Shocks Foretold by Faenza Carver Bandandi
Italian wood carver Raphael Bandandi of Faenza gains attention for earthquake forecasts. He claims to have predicted shocks including events on December 1 and January 2, and now forecasts minor tremors in America on January 15 night and January 20 morning.
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Robbers Take Mail Sack in Mulberry Kansas Heist
A masked trio robbed a postal carrier near Mulberry Kansas transporting mail from a Kansas City Southern train. They seized a mail sack believed to hold registered mail and fled in a high powered car toward Crowesburg. Postal inspectors in KC and Parsons were alerted as agents pursue leads.
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George H. Booker
Parsons
Bank Robbery at Main Street Bank Stuns City
Bandits loot the Main Street Bank just before noon stealing 45,190 dollars in currency. A pawn broker fired five shots at the fleeing car but only damaged a tire. Lodde and Haake were returning from the First National Bank with the money in a satchel when the robbery occurred.
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Thugs Attack Aged Man In Greenville Home
Arthur Benjamin a 66 year old man lies dying after thugs kicked in his door and threw him across a red hot stove. He suffered a fractured skull a broken jaw and severe burns. Passersby heard his cries and found him. Several arrests are expected.
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Greenville
Arthur Benjamin
Bank Heist at Ottawa Greely Bank Looted
Two masked bandits robbed the Bank of Greely in Ottawa Kansas shortly before noon taking about 2500 dollars in cash. Police search for suspects and recover security footage from the scene as witnesses describe the robbery. The incident marks a rare violent crime in the city this year.
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Man in Kanawha Jail Sneaks Denver Robbery Confession
William Haynes alias Charles Rollins, 27, told Lieutenant Tulley in Charlestown that he confessed to the Denver mail robbery last September and admitted involvement in the Sulphur Oklahoma officers killings and wounding, and other crimes, saying remorse drove the vow altered by a smitten conscience.
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Albert Tulley
Charlestown
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Woman Dies After Husband Succumbs to Coughing Attack
Raynmondville Texas January 11 Mrs Overstreet died at her home ten minutes after her husband succumbed to a coughing attack. Neighbors awoke to screams and found Mr Overstreet dying while his wife was in a hysterical state. She then walked into another room and dropped dead from shock.
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Stanford Appeal From Two Year Pen Sentence Filed
An appeal from a two year prison sentence for whitecapping and threats against W. T. McDonald an Amarillo railroad worker who was jostled last summer was filed in the Criminal Appeals Court today. The case involves alleged efforts to cause McDonald to abandon Potter County.
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Washington adopts plan to run merchant fleet
Ry an WASHINGTON January 11 The emergency fleet corporation begins organizing its personnel to implement the new plan of operation for the government merchant marine as provided in the resolution adopted by the shipping board.
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