Present tax burden should be reduced by McAdoo
William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, urged a one billion dollar federal tax cut. He proposed delaying a 1920 sinking fund and funding deferred European interest until Europe can pay. He suggested reducing the next two years’ tax bill by about 50 million and funding deficits with limited new bonds, urging Ways and Means to act.
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Washington
William G. McAdoo
Glass
Europe
Finan Krewional
Addon
Ways and Means Committee
House “of Representatives
Prohibition Debate Brews for 1920 Campaign
Local chatter in New York Boston Chicago and eastern cities signals a live campaign push for Prohibition in 1920. Charles J. Leonard notes Democratic leaders weigh the issue while praising Gerard as a potential strong candidate with diplomatic experience and public service record.
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New York
Chicago
Charles J. Leonard
Sam Francises
Leonard
Lowden
Didney
American Flyers Fire On Mexicans in El Paso Incident
In El Paso Texas on March 4 two Mexican fiscal guards came under gunfire from a group described as American flyers last Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported and details remain unclear with names and exact affiliations not confirmed.
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EL Paso
Texas
Senor
Marshallald
British West Indies to the United States proposal debated
The article discusses a London meeting on selling or balancing roles between the British West Indies and the United States. It notes support from Loyd George and government involvement in shaping the policy. Details are fragmented but reflect imperial economic considerations.
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British West Indies
United States
London
United Real Titan
West Indies
Union Ticket Office Held By Railroad Representatives
Representatives of the railroad gathered to discuss ticket office operations under U S railroad administration. Don general agent, and A Bhewe former Ofek Line general agent in Bulls, were noted in leadership roles amid reorganizations. Page 2, Col. 1 continues the report.
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Rough Hutton
United States Railr
Don
A. Bhewe
Ofek Line
Bulls
Egene
Gentral
Tin Pein
Supreme Court Sets Primary Dates in Montana
The Montana Supreme Court ruled on William Gleaton of Helena’s mandamus bid regarding April state and county primaries. It quashed the challenge to the April 23 presidential preference under the old law and confirmed August 24 for party primary elections, with four presidential electors per party and delegates to national conventions.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
Willian Gleaton
E of State
Montana
United States
Shortage of Help Shuts Down Mines
A miner shortage forces the closing of the Bell and Diamond and Silver Bow mines of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Butte. W I Daly, assistant general manager, says 600 to 700 miners could be employed if available. Crews moved to Berkeley and Badger State as operations reduce and shafts close amid efforts to reassign workers and recruit outside arrivals.
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Bell and Diamond
Silver Bow
Daly
Butte
Anaconda Copper Min Company
W. I. Daly
Diamond Keing
Badger State
Silves Bow
Berkeley
QU A Board 13 Held Responsible For Queer Antics
Reports from El Cerritos allege a board and 12 hour detention at a "house of mystery" where 8 people were held under threats of bodily harm. Mrs Tony Bena claims she was prisoner with others, the group burned money jewelry and clothing to appease spirits in a bid to secure Mrs Bena’s daughter, while police planned further action in Martinez.
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Eland
Cah
EL Cerritos
House of Mystery
Mra
Tony “Bena
Martines
Bena
Adeline
Bottini
Foreign exchange rally shocks securities markets in New York
A brisk advance in foreign exchange dominated today’s securities trading in New York, with the British rate rising to 3.58 dollars per pound for an overnight gain of one cent and a 29 cent rise from the month ago level. The Italian rate and Scandinavian currencies also strengthened, creating a broad, surprising move that dealers found striking. In Albany, Martin Conboy urged expulsion of the five suspended socialist members of the New York State Assembly, arguing the charges of treason had not been proven.
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New York
London
Mittaness
Helios
Neutrals
Albany
N.Y
New York State
Martin Conboy
Bonus Debate Splits Congress Over Veterans Relief
Burns argues most veterans would not need a bonus and would save or bank funds while others favor relief through bond issues. The American Legion weighs in with mixed views as lawmakers debate extending financial aid to former service members amid land reclamation debates in the West and South.
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Washington, Maren
Burns
Congress
Ervie Nan
Legion
American Legion
Sand
Allander
Smith
Central States Swept By Storm
Weather conditions in the central states improved tonight after a plains storm, with winds and frost lingering over Lake Michigan area. Several rail accidents reported. no injuries. Burkburnett oil fields suffer about 150900 dollars in damage from the storm, with seven persons slightly injured.
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Chicago
Middle States
Plains States
Lake Murer
Farmington
Minn
Rock Island
North Co SP
Me & C
Iton
Col
Vic County
Texas
Burkburnett
Kitty
Walsh Reservation on Representation in League Adopted
Washington March 4 The senate voted 37 to 2 to substitute a Walsh reservation for the earlier Lodge proposal regarding representation in the League of Nations. Democrats aided by Republicans adopted the Walsh plan, while opposition from some Republicans persisted. The bipartisan conference terms were set in the process as the chamber moved to finalize the peace treaty reservations amid shifting alignments.
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Washington
Senate Today
Ator Walsh
Montana
League of Nations
Lodge
Walsh
Senate
Masauchowetts
Henator’ Mitchcock
Nebraska
Senator W
The
Res
Forty Millions for Tube Plant in Indiana
Fort Wayne Musings report that International Tube plans a $40,000,000 tube plant project in Ry, Ind. Construction will begin next week on four larger furnaces and related structures. United States Steel subsidiary plans extensive worker housing as part of the development. In London, a Bolshevik communication via wireless claims a Het forces capture near Archangel at the mouth of the Kem river on the White Sea.
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Oists
Solsi
London
A_ holshevist
Wirels
Moscow
Het
Kei
Archangel
Ker
White Sea
Kem River
Holland to guard ex-emperor Wilhelm as demand lingers
The Hague March 4. Holland completed its answer to the second Ned note on extradition of the former emperor. The reply reiterates refusal to surrender Wilhelm but expresses willingness to guard him and affirms the necessity of safeguarding world peace.
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the Hague
Holland
Wilhelm
Siege over Prohibition Enforcement Act Opens in House
Washington March 4 Siege warfare against the prohibition enforcement act began in the house with a 254 to 6 vote on a rider by Democrat Pagan of New Jersey. Anti prohibitionists say they will press the issue again during consideration of related enforcement legislation as arguments set for Monday in a Rhode Island case.
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Washington
Pagan
New Jersey
House
Toman J. Mecean
New Jerse
Turkey Holds All Territory Under Treaty Despite Move
March 4 report notes Turkey retains sacred Adrianople under the treaty as foreign ministers and ambassadors finalize details. The central action focuses on territorial status and the lingering implications of the diplomatic directives.
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Turkey
Thal
Adrianopte
Center of Foreign Ministers
Palmer 15 On The Pan For An Investigation
A House debate on March 4 focused on launching a Judiciary Committee inquiry into acts tied to Palmer. Democrats charged the project as a maneuver to undermine the president’s popularity and alleged indirect encouragement of corruption involving Aron Weis and Louisiana sugar prices.
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Palmer
PAN
Washington
Maren
Uas
Louisiana
Coil of Rope in Trial of Alleged I W W Members
In Montesano Washington March human trial for 10 men charged over Armistice Day parade. Defense says 20 more witnesses to testify. Earlier witnesses described two Centralia citizens carrying a rope during the march. Witnesses include McCleary postmaster aged near 75 and Thompson retired minister. Additional observers testified of rope sighting in Centralia on Armistice Day.
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Montesano
Wash
Centralia
George F. Vanderveer
Vanderveer
Ate
Pei L. McCleary
H.W. ‘Thompson
Thompson
Lucy Thrall
Nettie Ee It Pierce
Ihigny
Sorns
William
Spears
Rossland
British. Columbia
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C. R. Leonard
East
Erara
Monuina James
W. “Gerard
Germany
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Union Ticket Office
Wilder
BAL & P
Mr. Kipp
Union Pacific
W,il
Colus
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Millet
QUA Board 13
Hovange
Central States
Shantung
Wade
Hou
Rtsan
Subsidiary
of Steel Corporation
Wet Cage
Rhode Island
Frierson
Rhode
Cran
Congress. Coms
Vandeveer
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