Income Tax Publicity Sparks Senate Clash
The Senate opened public inspection of income tax returns amid a fighting coalition of Republican insurgents and Democrats. The session stalled several proposals, approved Mellon’s tax board idea, and moved toward the tax schedule contest while considering estate and corporate tax reforms and a new inheritance levy proposal.
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Millionaire Youth Pays Beauty $50,000
New York May 2 The $500,000 damage suit of Helene Jesmer former model and actress against Philip Morgan Plant youthful millionaire was settled out of court today. Attorneys did not reveal the sum but reports claimed about $56,000 with earlier guesses at $100,000. Jesmer said an auto crash caused by Plant’s negligence marred her beauty and harmed her eyesight and nervous system.
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McAdoo Backed. Delegates Named at Washington Rally
At the Washington state democratic convention William G. McAdoo was endorsed for president. Delegates and alternates to the national convention were chosen, George F. Christensen was renominated as national committeeman, and Mrs. Elizabeth D. Christian of Spokane was renominated as national committeewoman.
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George F. Christensen
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Spokane
Butler predicts repeal of Prohibition at GOP convention
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, says the Eighteenth Amendment will be repealed within five years. He claims prohibition is a national failure and vows to push the wet position at the Republican national convention. He notes telegrams of support from across the country, including Texas.
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Recommends Slash in Pullman Rates In 1920 Surcharge
Washington May 2 The interstate commerce commission examiner recommends eliminating the Pullman fare surcharge paid by travelers as unreasonable. The 50 percent surcharge on space occupied was set August 26, 1920 to fund wage increases for railroad workers and arguments are scheduled for May 8 before the commission.
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Butler quits Massachusetts senate nomination race
Washington May 32 William M Butler chosen by President Coolidge for the republican national chairmanship announced his withdrawal from the race for the republican nomination for United States senator in Massachusetts He arrived from New York conferred with the president and said he will not seek the senate seat to devote himself to national party service and to supporting Calvin Coolidge Cox the Massachusetts governor is viewed as benefiting from his exit Louis A Coolidge also campaigns for the nomination
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Early start season as tourists flood Butte
Motor tourists from the midwest fill free camp grounds near Western garage on Harrison avenue while others stay in local hotels. The group, headed from California to the Midwest, describes warm May weather and notes mixed road conditions between Butte and the coast. The Fosters from Los Angeles to Hampton, Iowa, report a spring crossing with a border stop for foot and mouth disease disinfection.
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Medical discoveries astonish Mayo doctors abroad
Seattle May 2 Three new medical discoveries for incurable diseases have been announced by Dr John Hunter of Sydney and Dr William J Mayo of Rochester. They include treatments for spastic paraplegia Little's disease and certain Parkinsonian syndromes. The pair called the findings astonishing.
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University of Sydney
Australia
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Rochester
Chief Plenty Coos Honored by Billings Kiwanis
Plenty Coos chief of the Crow Indians receives honorary Kiwanis membership in Billings for 50 years of peaceful relations with whites. Director Edwin Grafton cites his restraining influence on youth and steadfast friendship with non natives that aided southern Montana and northern Wyoming's development.
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Father Kills Three Children Then Takes His Life in San Francisco
George A. Lohse, 35, shot and killed his two daughters Betty and Marion and fatally wounded son Frank in their home as his wife met with an attorney about a possible divorce. Lohse died at once. the wife denied his farewell note accusations and said the couple had quarrelled and separated recently. He had prearranged funerals and burial plots, police said.
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Court transfer to cause delay Wheeler's trial
Great Falls May 2 Assign ment of Federal Judge George M. Bourquin to Seattle during May and the resulting assignment of Judge Charles N. Pray of the Great Falls division to Butte for that month will delay the arraignment of B. K. Wheeler Montana junior senator indicted April 8 by a U S grand jury The case originated in the Great Falls division and can be transferred only by order Officials say transfers are not made except for cause United States Attorney J L Slattery said Wheeler would be heard on the calendar in about 60 days He added that unless itinerary changes occur Wheeler may appear in Great Falls in July after Judge Pray returns from Billings where he will hold a term in June
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Butte
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Bonus Bill Clears Congress Aims for White House Next Week
The house adopted the conference report on the soldier bonus bill. It will reach the White House likely late next week after engrossing and signatures, with cost estimates from the Treasury and an administrative review from the Veterans bureau. President Coolidge has given no clear indication of attitude, last opposing a bonus in Lincoln Day remarks.
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Outbreak in Hankow After Kidnapping Slaying Arrests
In Hankow China on May 2 crowds formed after the arrest of men charged with kidnapping and murdering children and selling parts to druggists. Four onlookers were accidentally shot as disturbances grew, prompting soldiers to be called in to restore order after the crowd refused to disperse.
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Governor Parker Denies Pardon Power Amid Amite Hangings
New Orleans May 2 Governor Parker issued a statement in reply to A V Coco defending his vote for commutations for four of six Italians sentenced to hang May 9 for the Dallas Calmes murder The board of pardons denied commutation for two and two to one for the others Coco dissented Troops may be ordered to Amite for crowd control and security ahead of the execution
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Red Cross aids tornado victims in southeast
Relief and reconstruction work moved quickly in sections of the southeast struck by violent tornadoes Tuesday and Wednesday. 106 killed, over 500 injured, more than 1,000 left homeless, with about 10 million dollars in property damage. Red Cross, aided by governmental and civic groups, focused sheltering and care in South Carolina, with tents and supplies arriving from southern division headquarters.
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Coolidge Endorses Asiatic Exclusion Policy
Washington May 2 President Coolidge announced his indorsement of excluding immigrants ineligible to citizenship from the United States. Spokesmen said the aim was to phrase the policy politely while expecting eventual enactment. State Department steps if Congress delays exclusion remained unclear.
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Congress
Daring aviators search widens across Alaska shore
FALSE PASS Alaska May 2 Definite word from an overland search party says Maj Frederick L Martin who vanished near Chignik lagoon headed toward Portage bay before a gale. He and mechanic Staff Sgt Alva Harvey are missing since 11 10 a m Wednesday and air and sea units are ordered to comb the Bering sea shore line from Dutch Harbor to Unangashik.
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Missing air crew hunted along Alaska coast
NO TRACE OF PLANE, KING COVE, Alaska, May 2. Search of two harbors and five bays between here and Chignik, Alaska, failed to reveal the fate of Major Frederick L. Martin and mechanic Staff Sergeant Alva Harvey who have been missing since Wednesday morning. Radio messages said vessels searched Leonard and Adolgo harbors as well as Coal, Belkofsky, Volcano, Bear and Paviof bays, reaching Ivan Island at the foot of Paviof volcano while combing the coast southeastward.
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Search for Major Martin Continues in Bremerton
In Bremerton Washington on May 2 the search for Major Frederick L. Martin continues with other planes waiting. The report notes the search is ongoing and indicates further details appear on page 2.
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Box Board Workers Adopt Eight Hour Day Plan
Representatives of the box board industry met in Washington and agreed to institute the eight hour day and end Sunday work. The resolution, urged by Secretary Davis at the conference, warned that a 12 hour day would be targeted by upcoming legislation if voluntary changes are not made. The secretary cited the child labor law as an example of coercive action following inaction.
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Landis Attacks Pardons as Landmarks in Daugherty Probe
Washington May 2 The senate Daugherty investigating committee heard Kenesaw Mountain Landis criticize the granting of a federal pardon in a liquor case and noted a new lawsuit by former Attorney General Daugherty. Daugherty seeks to block the committee from obtaining telegrams and asks the court to defend constitutional rights against the senate. Landis questioned Grossman’s pardon by President Coolidge and urged that politics have no place in pardons or convictions. The hearing also explored antitrust prosecutions urged by the FTC and ongoing questions about the senate inquiry.
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U S Flyers Set Unofficial Two Man Altitude Record
In Dayton Ohio on May 2 Lieutenants John A Macready and A W Stevens both of McCook Field flew a Lepere plane to an altitude of 31500 feet in near freezing cold. Oxygen helmets were used and no ill effects were reported though instruments showed 36000 feet before calibration. The previous record was 20300 feet. The Federated Aeronautique International does not officially recognize two man altitude records.
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Force Farm Relief Issue Before Congress Adjourns
Washington May 2 Supporters move to force farm relief before adjournment. McNary-Haugen bill favored by House Agricultural Committee. Senator Norbeck plans to introduce as rider to revenue bill to bring issue before Senate. Some oppose delaying until House tariff questions resolved. Haugen to meet President Coolidge to gauge stance while committee reports argue America can endure industrial prosperity with poverty.
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