Opposition Is Rife Progressives Vexed at Mellon Program
Washington February 8 news reports intense Senate maneuvering over a 352 million tax reduction bill. Progressives from both parties oppose repealing publicity on tax cases, fearing loss of revenue and secret handling by big business. Debates over inheritance tax and the 20 to 25 percent surtax on large incomes continue, with Norris urging higher rates and Hull warning of a political trap.
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Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Cordell Hull
Alabama
Mellon
Democratic Party
Government Moves to Block Ward Food Mergerказывается
Federal government sues Ward Food Products corporation and affiliates in Baltimore seeking to block a 2 billion dollar merger under Sherman and Clayton acts. If allowed to proceed the consolidation could create a virtual monopoly in the U S wholesale baking industry.
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Washington
Baltimore
Ward Food Products Corporation
Officers suspend East Youngstown officers over district incident
East Youngstown Feb 8. Captain Marty Hines and Sergeant George Pavicic face suspension after forcing a black prisoner to shake hands with a dead man brought to the East Youngstown police station. Authorities investigated the incident and ordered the men suspended pending results.
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Oungstown
East Youngstown
Marty Hines
Sergent
George Pavicic
Episcopal Church Divided Over Prohibition Modification
Bishop Manning opposes modifying the Volstead act while Episcopal America cites a survey showing support for modification. Dr. Empringham clarifies the temperance society does not speak for the church. Manning appeals for law enforcement and warns against repeal.
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New York
T. Manning
Church Temperance Society
Episcopal America Today
James Empringham
Manning
St. John the Divine
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Prohibition Officials Explain Glouster Prisoner Dockets
Prohibition inspectors Joe Jonas and Harve Lines say they moved prisoners to Trimble and not to Glouster courts because the mayor feared election time. They had offered help to enforce the law but were told to take suspects elsewhere to avoid political trouble.
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Prohibition
Joe Jonas
Harve Lines
McDonald
Columbus
Jonas
Trimble
Parks
Harve Sines
Child Dies After Scalding at Home
Cincinnati report of Edward Coleman age 3 who was scalded when a kettle toppled over at his residence on Saturday and died yesterday at the General Hospital. He succumbed to burns incurred in the accident.
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Cincinnati
Edward Coleman
General Hospital
Athens Elks Readying for District Deputy Inspection
The Athens Lodge of Elks prepares for a district deputy inspection led by Alex M. Moore as five candidates join the order. Past exalted rulers will fill office chairs during Past Exalted Ruler's Night, with Dr. R F Demers to install new officers on April 6. A buffet lunch follows, and visiting Elks are welcomed.
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Athens
E. L. Hooper
D. Scott Allen
L. L. Deissle
R. D. Williams
C. L. Hoisington
H. G. Jefferson
W. H. Logan
John B. Cross
E. R. Lash, Jr
J. M. Higgins
J. A. Higgins
J. A. Fuller
L. G. Worstell
Elks
Fresco by Mantegna Found Behind Church Woodwork
In Padua while renovating the Eremitana church built in the fourteenth century masons uncovered a Mantegna fresco titled Dead Christ Supported by Angels. The artwork measures forty inches by twenty eight inches and was hidden behind thick woodwork.
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Padua
Italy
Eremitana
Christus
Expert Cracksmen Loot Preston Store In Burglary
A burglary at the Preston company store on Court Street netted about 300 dollars in cash 800 dollars in checks and four watches. Police expect a fingerprint lead after two suspects were spotted near Union station and a clerk failed a check with a man who later left with the coat and hat.
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Preston
Herb Parker
Preston Company
Parker
Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
U. St. Preston Company
Yale
John Preston
Coal Crisis Tests Congress and Coolidge Patience
Washington, Feb 6 The coal situation unsettles Congress as calls grow for local price inquiry and possible government intervention. President Coolidge supports investigations into profiteering, but has not yet endorsed direct federal action.
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Congress
the Messenger
Washington
Department of Justice
Coolidge
New England
House of Representatives
Senate
First Picture of Thrilling Rescue at Sea
Images from the rescue ship Westphalia of the Hamburg American line show twenty seven men saved from the disabled Dutch freighter Alkaid after a brutal Atlantic storm. The Alkald crew perished as their ship sank while guardians at the Armen lighthouse near Qesgant, France, rode a breeches buoy to safety after fifty three days isolated by storms.
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Westphalia
Alkaid
Alkald
Armen
Ques Gant
France
Women Found Dead in Snow in New York
Bodies of two well dressed women were found in snow banks in separate city areas. One woman, young and pretty, had been shot twice. the other, middle aged, showed no injuries. Police consider the possibility they were thrown from automobiles.
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New York
American Prosperity Backed by Sound Methods
Betram Austin and W. Francis Lloyd, British industrialists, say U S prosperity rests on a solid foundation and will continue. They praise American management practices, advocating higher profits via lower consumer prices, time saving methods, and wages linked to output. They note prohibition boosts labor reliability and living standards rise with wages.
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London
United States
Betram Austin
W. Francis Lloyd
America
Europe
Lloyd
Austen
Burglary at F. Lt. Preston Company Inspires Payment Notice
Police report no important clues after a Saturday night safe blow at the F. Lt. Preston company. The firm asks customers who paid by check Saturday to notify the company for payment verification.
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F. Lt. Preston Company
Summer Institute Held Seven Years at Bettis Academy
For seven summers a negro preachers' institute has met at Bettis Academy in western South Carolina's Sand Hill country. The event gathers ministers for training and fellowship amid the rural campus setting.
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Negro Preachers
Bettis Academy
South
Warlike Italian Moves Stir Senate Debates in Washington
In Washington on February 8 the Mussolini display of bravado against Germany unsettled administration minds. The Italian debt pact, already hotly contested in the House, faces stronger opposition in the Senate where Democrats and insurgent Republicans unite to block terms. The accord would cut principal and interest drastically over 62 years, shifting costs from Italy to the US taxpayers via Liberty Bonds, with first decade payments around 5 million annually.
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Benito Mussolini
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Senate
House
Borah
Idaho
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Iowa
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County urged to support Community Chest drive
The committee of managers asks the entire county to fund the Community Chest, stressing countywide cooperation and that funds will be dispensed by the board of control. W. B. Lawrence notes contributions are needed countywide, not just in Athens, with last year’s donors being reminded to give again. Churches and schools are urged to participate.
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Board of Control
Athens
W. B. Lawrence
Eminent Scotch Editor Dies in Train Collision
Herbert Graham editor of The Scottish American and head of Lloyd C. Griscom publications on Long Island was killed when his automobile was struck by a Long Island railroad train. Authorities hold the body awaiting word from Graham's relatives.
Three Injured In Auto Mishap At Cheshire
Dr F Peter Weber chiropractor his wife and daughter Vivian of Middleport were riding when they tried to pass a car near Cheshire about 7 pm yesterday. They bumped a telephone post and Vivian suffered a deep scalp wound while Dr and Mrs Weber had minor scrapes. The Weber car then hit a second car parked with no lights. occupants not identified.
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Pomeroy
F. Peter Weber
Middleport
Cheshire
Vivian
Double Killing Brings Arrest of the Slayer
In Ohio, William Clark 25 confessed to fatally shooting Ralph A. Hoffman and his wife at their Mont farm home. A dog may testify, as authorities plan to use the watchdog that aided Clark's break in as an important witness. The couple were killed as they returned from shopping. Clark awaits indictment for possible electric chair sentencing.
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Ralph A. Hoffman
Mont
Ohio
William Clark
Fremont
Hoffmans
Gibesonburg
Clark
Hoffmen
Bill
Hoffman
Fay
Mira
Mie Hoffman
Sheffler
Airdale
Iler
William <A. Wrot
Cleveland
Airrow upheaval deepens with war department probe
Washington reports an ongoing upheaval in air service politics as Secretary Davis orders an investigation into alleged lobbying by army officers. The move follows the resignation of Col. Wm. Mitchell and signals broader scrutiny of the service amid renewed turmoil.
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Washington
Wm. Mitchell
Davis
Army Gig Service
Free Yellowstone Park Booklet For School Children
A public notice offers a free booklet about Yellowstone Park for school children. It urges sending two stamps to receive the brochure and mentions features like mud volcanoes and canyons as highlights to educate young readers.
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Yellowstone Park
Pet Canyon
Bea
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