Tax plan proposes drastic surtax cut and tax abolitions
President Coolidge awaits treasury figures as Madden of the House Ways and Means unveils a plan to cut the top surtax from 40 to 15 percent and abolish inheritance gift and miscellaneous taxes. The proposal aims for a large tax reduction this year with $350 million to lower rates and $20 million for a public building program.
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Executive
Coolidge
Treasury
Congress
Associated Press
Swampscott
Madden
House Appropriations
White Court
Machine Lands in Swamp Near Galen Killing Chauffeur
William Shambow age 30 chauffeur for Walter G Hansen of Hansen Packing Co died after a Pierce Arrow roadster turned end over end into a swamp one half mile east of Galen while returning from Deer Lodge to Warm Springs. Hansen and Charles Woolfolk escaped with minor injuries.
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William Shambow
Walter G. Hansen
Hansen Packing Company
Pierce-Arrow
Galen
Shambow
Mr. Hansen
Charles Woolfolk
Deer Lodge
Warm Springs
Woolfolk
MacMillan Worried by Ice Pack Delays
The MacMillan Arctic expedition faces time losses as it remains trapped in Melville Bay ice. Commander MacMillan reports severe ice conditions to the National Geographic Society while Lt Commander Byrd warns the delay is precious. The party hopes to exit the ice soon and reach Etah around August 3 ahead of major Arctic explorations.
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Associated Press
Washington
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Melville Au
MacMillan
National Geographic Society
Byrd
Navy Department
Melville Bay
Cape York
Schur
M. A. Schur
Sorenson
Nels P. Sorenson
Aviation
Etah
Greenland
Arctic
William J. Bryan Laid To Rest At Arlington In Rain
Beneath a rain soaked sky William J. Bryan rests in Arlington National Cemetery. A simple salute and taps mark the military ceremony as his widow and friends plan a grave marker to honor the colonel of infantry. The ceremony closes in a small, rain sheltered enclosure.
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Associated Press
Washington
William J. Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Infantry
Tennessee
William Jennings Bryan i
Arlington Amphitheater
Isl
Maine
Arlington
Potomac
Washington, D. Cc
Doheny Oil Lease Appeal Set for Oct 5 in Los Angeles
The government seeks annulment of Doheny oil leases and a Pearl Harbor stop facilities contract. Pan-American Petroleum and Pan American Petroleum and Transport appeal the ruling by Judge Paul McCormick, while the government cross appeals for modification including a potential payment of $957,699 less than the original sum.
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Plan Pranciacg
United States District
Paul McCormick
Los Angeles
Doheny Oil
Prio Otreute Court of Appeals
McCormick
Pearl Harbour
Honolulu
Doheny Companies
Pan-American Petroleum Company
Pan- American Petroleum and Transport Company
Harrison Avenue Paving Progress Reported by Contractor
The Harrison avenue paving project is expected to finish by August 10 according to Contractor Hexem. The street has been graded and rolled except for a small end section, with first rock coat laid from Pep gas station to drug store and oil coats extended toward Harrison Avenue theater. He notes ample rock supply and ideal weather for a quality job as the paved area improves the street’s appearance.
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Hexem
Harrison Avenue
Pep
Grand Avenue
Continental Oil Station
Butte Leads State in Divorces Versus Marriages
Montana figures from 1923 24 show statewide average of 24 percent divorces to marriages. Butte records 46 percent, with 748 marriages and 283 divorces in 1924. The data note Butte attracts divorces from nearby counties and that total divorces equal the combined totals of many counties listed in the report.
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Mecca
Montana
United States Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Hutte
Big Horn
Blaine
Broadwater
Carter
Chateau
Daniels
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fallon
Garfield
Glacier
Golden Valley
Granite
Jefferson
Judith Basin
Lake
Liberty Lincoln
McCone
Madison
Meagher
Mineral
Musselehell
Phillips
Irondera
Powder River
Powell
Prairie Revalls
Richland
Rosebud
Banders
Sheridan
Stillwater
Sweetgrass
Mass German Expulsions From Upper Silesia Reported
Thousands of Germans driven from Upper Silesia as Poland enforces the 1920 plebiscite outcome. Repatriates face a crowded camp, scarce dwellings, and temporary work amid suspicion of forced evictions ahead. Germany waits, promising retaliation against Poles in Germany.
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Upper Silesia
Schneidemuhl
Germany
Poland
Upper Silesian
French Debt Talks Resume After Temporary Brink
Paris reports that French officials in charge of war debt settlements deny a British London interpretation of a conference suspension as a rupture. The return of the French delegation is awaited after both sides hit negotiation limits and must consult home authorities before any further commitments.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
London
Great Britain
Order to Strike 10 Rescinded by Britain’s Miners
Britain’s general miners strike, set to start at midnight, was called off after Premier Baldwin promised subventions to miners. The move allows owners to maintain wage agreements for nine more months, averting a feared industrial shutdown and possible railroad stoppage.
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Britain
Associated Press
London
Jamey Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
El Paso Sees Heavy Snow in July Warm Spell
In El Paso the city endured a six hour snow shower despite temperatures above 100 degrees earlier in the week. Heavy clouds blanketed the Franklin range as residents wore overcoats and heavy clothing on the streets. Snow melted quickly after falling.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Franklin Range
Detroit Flood Damages Run Up To One Million
Heavy rainfall crippled Detroit with damage estimates between 600000 and 1000000 dollars. Industrial plants sewers and residential areas suffered major losses as basements flooded and pavements washed out. Over 3000 night shift workers operated pumps to protect Yard River Rouge plants and electric equipment was submerged. In Texas crews ferried to Fort Bliss under L W Lawson to shore up dikes against rising flood waters.
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Associated
Detroit
Yard River Rouge
Pabo
Texas
L. W. Lawson
Reclamation Service
Rio Grande
Fil Paso
Famous Butte Cartoonist Al Dutton Dies
Al Dutton, renowned Butte cartoonist, is dead. The obituary notes his rare talent and cheerful, unfailing good nature. His inimitable cartoons brought life and humor to readers, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him.
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al Dutton
Butte
A. H. Dutton
French Withdraw Troops From Ruhr Area
The last French soldiers left Westphalia tonight marking the second phase of the Ruhr evacuation begun in 1923. The withdrawal started at 7 am under the London agreement to quit the coal and iron region before August. No protests occurred and German authorities urged calm as the evacuation proceeded.
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Mythe Panereses Press
LSSEN
West Phalia
Ruhr
Aged Prospector Rescued Near Lost Creek Cabin
William McGee an elderly prospector about 80 was found near death alone in his cabin northwest of Anaconda in the Lost Creek district. Mmil Bruner and Mr. Strombo of Deer Lodge farms fed him Thursday evening before notifying authorities. Sheriff James Gallagher moved him to the county poor farm where he began to rally with care.
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Mmil Bruner
Strombo
Deer Lodge
Lost Creek
Anaconda
William McGee
Lost Creek Falle
James B. Gallagher
McGee
Gallagher
Roek
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Gad Freenery Durin
Galen Road
Walter Hansen
DR. Sizoo
Doheney
William Jennings Bryan
Silver Bow
MEGA
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