Tax plan clash as Democrats and insurgents split over Mellon rates
Washington dispatch reports torn dissension among Democrats and insurgent Republicans over Mellon income tax proposals. The House Ways and Means Committee has two weeks to shape the measure for February 11 consideration. Publicity of tax figures divides lawmakers with some backing full disclosure and others opposing, amid talks of raising the top rate above 25 percent and broader taxation reforms. Norris of Nebraska advocates for publicity and plans to push again.
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State highway department marks roads with white center lines
The state highway department is placing white center lines on roads to guide motorists. Lines will be four and a half inches wide and extend about 400 feet at curves and along straight stretches.
SLYRIA O HIGHLIGHTS 50 DAY sleighing celebration
An Elyria organized sleighing party featured eight four horse teams and 24 one horse sleighs in a festive event that lasted 50 days with a concluding parade. The festivities extended 20 days beyond the main celebration as crowds aligned for the final shows.
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Elyria
Fragmented Washington Bureau Education Idea Prompts Service Impact
A garbled OCR style note discusses a Washington Bureau educational idea and its aim to impact lives, describing it as part of a best purpose newspaper service and focusing on intelligent people. The text is incomplete but hints at a broad educational initiative tied to journalism.
Billions of game fish planned for U S streams this year
Washington January 28 More than a billion game fish will be distributed in rivers and lakes by the federal bureau of fisheries this year said Henry O Malley commissioner. States to benefit include Ohio New York Iowa Maryland Virginia Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Michigan with fish to be distributed in all states. He warned fish are threatened with extinction without conservation measures and urged cooperation to protect spawning grounds and prevent sewage contamination. The reintroduction of fish in interior waters is a national asset and fishing remains the nation’s primary sport.
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Large Whiskey Heist Hits Indiana Warehouse
A gang of 20 to 30 bandits stole two automobile trucks loaded with whiskey from the Hamond Distilling company warehouse in Hammond Indiana as guards slept. Police across Illinois and Indiana pursue leads after the overnight theft.
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Farm Relief Programs Take Shape For Wheat Farmers
Washington reports indicate both the administration and Congress aim to aid farmers through a government surplus sales plan and banking-farm measures. Senate Agriculture Committee debates two bills, including a $260 million McNary proposal, with Norris alternative backed by progressives. Simultaneous efforts target Northwest farming through Treasury channels and Hoover Wallace talks. A separate incident sees three federal agents recovering whisky worth about $100,000 from a warehouse after bandits looted and intoxicated guards.
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Ousted men spark clash over reinstatement fight
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers convened over Alexander Howatt of Kansas and Thomas Myerscough of Pennsylvania, expelled leaders whose reinstatement is demanded by the progressive wing. Howatt opposed a national strike three years ago. Myerscough leads the miners progressive committee advocating radical reform.
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Gold Bank May Save Germany Says Dawes Plan
Paris report states a proposed Berlin gold bank aims to stabilize currency. Dawes led reparations experts with Reginald McKenna overseeing foreign wealth to gauge assets for renovation. Optimism cited, outcome hinges on German cooperation and assets abroad.
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Was Roused In Time Of Peril
David Lapp of Midland Pennsylvania woke to drag his sweetheart Mildred Carson from a gas filled room after a grate flame went out. He then collapsed and both were found unconscious. A doctor treated them and they were pronounced out of danger.
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Six Teens Drowned in Freyer Wreck Off Norwegian Coast
A German steamer Freyer was wrecked off the Norwegian coast today resulting in the drowning of six teen passengers. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities confirm the loss of life and assess the ship's fate.
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Coolidge to Name Attorneys to Act for Uncle Sam
Federal government moves to cancel naval reserve oil leases tied to Albert B Fall with Sinclair and Doheny interests. White House to appoint two nationally known lawyers, one Republican and one Democrat, to act in the action as Senate arouses.
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Political master stroke noted in Coolidge inquiry move
Will H. Wood, Indiana Republican campaign head, called President Coolidge’s decision to direct an impartial outside attorney inquiry into naval oil leases a political master stroke. He said the action turns a political liability into an asset ahead of Walsh and Garrett resolutions.
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Walsh Resolution Seeks Oil Lease Action From Senate
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Mortana moves a resolution directing the president to sue to halt oil extraction from the Tea Pot Dome and Elk Hills reserves. Debate looms as attorneys weigh government duty separate from justice, with Daugherty approving DOJ counsel avoidance.
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Boston
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Ohio
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Unmasking of Ku Klux Klan Proposed by Atlanta Klan
Nathan Redford Forest Klan members in Atlanta announce plans to drop the Klan mask as part of a official proposal at the national congress. Local officials say the mask has been abused and the order put in disrepute as immediate elimination is favored.
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Fall to Appear Tomorrow Amid Illness and Testimony Plans
Report indicates Fall is announced to appear tomorrow but doctors say his condition remains brave. Committee members say they will visit his bedside to take testimony if illness delays proceedings.
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Nine Miners Still Far Back in Death Hole
Nine men remained unaccounted for at Barnes and Tucker Coal Co. mine No. 18 in Shanktown after a gas explosion Saturday. Fifty-nine men were in the mine. 45 escaped and 84 bodies were recovered and stored in a morgue. Investigators questioned the fire boss as a probe into gas buildup began. Funeral arrangements for the victims were not yet announced.
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Barnes & Tucker Coal Co
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Settlement Seen As Strike Near End In London
London January 28 A settlement of the railway strike by competitive engineers and firemen was believed imminent on a compromise basis. Strike leaders met railway managers to review offers for individual adjustments where the national wage adjustment board awards were unfair. The Trades Union Congress with Premier MacDonald’s government pushes for peace. Unconfirmed Midlands reports hint attempts to resume trains.
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National
Princess Jolanda and her baby progressing favorably
Princess Jolanda eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel and her infant daughter, born yesterday, were reported improving by physicians. Jolanda wed Count Calvi di Bergolo, a cavalry officer, on April 9, 1923.
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Thirteen Die In Gas Explosion At Tenement Building
Cumberland, Jan 24 Thirteen persons died when a gas explosion demolished a tenement owned by Manville mills. Tenant Michael Conway, one of the occupants, struck a match to look at his watch as gas filled his room. The blast wrecked the building and several victims were badly mangled.
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Murray City Girl Turns Bandit After Taunt
Anna Ker ns, 20, of Murray City Ohio, held up a drugstore with a gun on East 70th Street. Fifty dollars taken. She said a taunt calling her "yellow" pressured her to act after a week with a man she married at Murray City. She surrendered after a second call to the clerk and breaking down in police custody.
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Death probe opens into Miss Harding at Boston home
Suffolk County medical examiner Dr. William J. Brickley began an inquiry into the mysterious death of 23 year old Margaret Harding, daughter of William P. G. Harding, governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Brickley disclosed he will determine probable causes. the family will provide statements. Governor Harding declined to comment or engage with reporters.
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Weather outlook promises milder days in early February
The forecast from the U S weather bureau predicts a near week of relief from zero temps for Athens and nearby areas. Rain and unsettled conditions expected later in the period with a moderate midweek warm spell, followed by fair but colder weather at the week's end. Cincinnati normal highs 40, lows 22, mean 21.
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Explosion Destroys Tire Shop and Harms Homes in Cleveland
A tire vulcanizing machine exploded at Matthew F. Hudak’s tire shop on Superior Avenue injuring a number of residents as blast rocks houses for blocks. The explosion also wrecked the Homestead Savings and Loan Co offices adjoining the shop and tossed people from their beds.
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House committee orders Feb hearings on Foster child labor amendment
The judiciary committee of the House scheduled hearings for February 7 on the Foster amendment to the child labor constitutional amendment. Foster of Athens Ohio is a 12 member on the committee and twenty-one national organizations have endorsed the measure. Paris talks on reparations see Foreign Minister Yisayar meeting Premier Poincare today.
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Man in Light Sweater Notices Freezing Ohio Temperature
In Mans field Ohio a man on a downtown corner faced a 12 below zero wind chill while asking a boy the temperature. He wore a light sweater and remarked he should have worn an overcoat as arctic blasts swept the area.
Italy Yugoslav treaty hopes rapid ratification in Belgrade
Belgrade reports government officials believe the Italian Jugoslav alliance treaty will pass parliament within three weeks despite some opposition. Premiers Pasiteh and Foreign Minister Nintchitch are due home from Rome midweek as five articles bound mutual neutrality and diplomatic support amid raids along the Lugo Slavic frontier. The pact will be registered with the League of Nations secretariat in Geneva after ratification.
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Lenine Burial Draws Massive Cold Day Procession
Moscow observed national mourning as Nicolai Lenine was entombed amid extreme cold. About half a million mourners stood for hours in 39 degrees below zero, with priests absent but strong official presence and a ridge of bonfires and horse guards.
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Russia
Nicolai Lenine
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Kremlin
Man Injured in Gas Explosion Near Warrisonville
Roy Wilson, 35, was seriously burned and bruised after a gas explosion in a fruit cellar Sunday morning. He lit a match to relight a stove and an out fire released gas, blasting the cave and scattering debris for yards. Wilson, a member of the local board of education, is said to be recovering unless complications arise.
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Health official praised for county nutrition gains in 1923
Crawford county health commissioner Dr. George T. Wasson received a state board of health commendation for his report showing rural schools in 1923 achieved an average 2 percent increase in weight among pupils.
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