Minority Power Shifts in Tax Bill Close to Veto Clash
Washington reports a Democratic insurgent coalition rewrote the tax reduction bill with tax provisions from several plans. President Coolidge likely to veto as Smoot surrenders to the coalition, while Mellon objects to many amendments. The measure nears Senate passage then conference, with White House push for a 25 percent cut in 1923 income taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. K. Hutchinson
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Coolidge
Mellon
White House
Congress
Simmons
Jones Corporation
Walsh
McKellar
Hrouse
House
Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking
In Columbus on May 9 T E Craig of Martins Ferry received 7 1/2 months in Muckingum county jail after pleading guilty to illegal narcotics trafficking. The same federal court sentenced Thoros Greene of Bridgeport to two months in the same jail after a similar plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
T. E. Craig
Martins Ferry
Muckingum
Sater
Thoros Greene
Bridgeport
Federal oil reserves leased to private interests
E. C. Finney, assistant secretary of the interior, testified before the Senate public lands committee that all government lands possibly usable as naval fuel oil reserves have been leased to private interests. He said between 12 000 and 15 000 leasing permits have been granted covering all government productive oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. C. Finney
Senate Public Lands Committee
Finney
Russia Massing Troops at Roumanian Front and Dniester Fortifications
London dispatch reports Russia concentrating forces along the Roumanian frontier and fortifying the Dniester line. Roumania rushes troops to border points amid long standing tensions after seizing Bessarabia. A Vienna peace conference failed, and King Ferdinand visited Paris with implied French aid in case of war.
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Russia
Dneister River
London
Daily Express
Roumania
Dneister
Bessarabia
Vienna
Ferdinand
Paris
France
Montana Senator Wheeler Indictment Evidence Shown
Washington May 9 Documentary evidence used to indict Montana Senator Burton Wheeler for accepting fees before government departments was presented to the Borah committee. John S. Pratt produced Campbell letters showing two $2,000 retainer checks and Wheeler’s March notes seeking detailed reports on a permit tied to Standard Oil for discussion with the Interior Department. Wheeler wired he would leave for Europe and arrange access to the solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Borah Investigating Committee
John S. Pratt
Pratt
Gordon Campbell
Wheeler
Campbell
Senate
Standard Oil Co
California
Department of the Interior
Europe
A D Selby Dies At Wooster Home
Augustine I D Selby 64 a graduate of Ohio State University and longtime head of the plant pathology department at the Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster died May 7 at his Wooster home from stroke complications three weeks after onset He was born in Bern township Athens County and owned Selby Heights Fruit Farm He is survived by his wife one son three grandchildren a brother I M Selby of Marietta and three sisters Mrs Ida S McDaniel Mrs Sue M Henry and Mrs Metta S Glazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville, O
Augustine ID. Selby
Ohio State University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Mr. Selby
Bern Township
Athens County
Selby Heights
State Truck Tax law upheld by Ohio court
Franklin county appellate court affirms constitutionality of the Ohio auto tag law provision taxing motor trucks by horsepower and weight. The ruling supports discretion for legislature to classify trucks for taxation. Case involves Foltz Grocery and Baking Co. Cincinnati and Fisher Bros. Co. Cleveland contesting collection by Secretary of State Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kinkead
Franklin County
Ohio
Brown
Foltz Grocery and Baking Company
Cincinnati
Fisher Bros. Company
Cleveland
Oldest Civil War Twins Noted in Keene
Keene New Hampshire honors Wilbur F and William B Chandler for observing their 84th birthday anniversary as the city’s oldest twins who served in the Civil War. They are not the county’s oldest twins, as Andrew H and Aaron B Woodbury of Winchester reached 85 on December 22, 1925.
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Keene
N. H
Wilbur F
William B. Chandler
Andrew H
Aaron B. Woodbury
Winchester
Voters pay average three dollars ten at Bellaire primaries
In Bellaire Ohio 318 ballots were cast across 15 precincts with election costs at 50 dollars per precinct The report notes average price per vote and per-precinct expense. A different item from Elyria mentions the Lorain American Legion not receiving an 18000 dollar Community Chest surplus and the chest may merge with patriotic efforts for a memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire, CO
Elyria
Lorain American Legion
Lorain
Six Drownings in Flooded Creek Family Tragedy in West Virginia
Martinsburg West Virginia May 9 a mountain tragedy cost the lives of William Miller 38 his wife and their four small children They were drowned last night in the flood waters of Back Creek while returning home Whether the water swept their car from the bridge or they missed the bridge will likely never be known One small boy who did not accompany his parents survived as the sole survivor of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
William Miller
Back Creek
Miller
Jobs in Ohio Are More Plentiful This Spring
Ohio shows improved employment as 23,402 of 53,075 applicants found work through 13 state city free agencies. March placements were 16.7 out of 49,182 applicants, reflecting progress in the state labor market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Otto W. Branch
State Industrial Relations Department
Branch
Doheny Refuses Testimony in Oil Scandal Probe
Edward I. Doheny Jr. refused to testify before the federal grand jury investigating the oil assets affair. The jury reported to Justice Hitz and ordered Doheny to show cause on May 16 why he should not be compelled to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elk Hills Naval Reserve
New York
Albert B. Falk
Federal
Doheny
Justice Hitz
May pick Foley New York draft Tammany leader
May 9 reports that Surrogate James A. Foley may be drafted to lead Tammany Hall to fill the vacancy created by the death of Charles F. Murphy as political leaders stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
New York
James A. Foley
Tammany Hall
Charles F. “Murphy
El Paso Bank Closes Doors Amid Regional Banking Troubles
Arthur Brisbane notes a southwest El Paso bank failure as a sign of broader strain. He cites a northwest bank rescue by merger, contrasts farm distress with corporate dividend focus, and argues farmers receive only paternalistic advice despite other sectors prospering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Company
el Paso
Southwest
Northwest
Banks and Parties Face Growing Threats, Says Editor
A caustic warning suggests imminent trouble in many banks and two major parties unless decisive reform occurs. The piece accuses leaders of serving only politicians and corporations despite years of inaction.
Triple Kentucky executes three murderers in one night
Three men Frank Thomas, 70, George Wick, 41, and Charles Miller, a Black man, were executed by electric chair within 48 minutes at Eddyville Prison. Thomas, appealing to the U S Supreme Court, was the first to die at 12 28 a m, Wick followed at 1 00 a m claiming innocence, Miller at 1 15 a m. The first Kentucky triple execution in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Eddyville
Frank Thomas
George Wick
Charles Miller
Kentucky
Thomas
United States Supreme Court
Jefferson
Pomeroy Bend News Misses Daily Train Connection
For the first time in weeks the Pomeroy Bend news failed to arrive in Athens at press hour. The Meigs County news contribution is therefore missing from today’s edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Harley
Athens
Meigs County
Expedition Probes Central America for Honduras Spotted Turkey
The WU and Biological Survey dispatch an expedition to Central America to capture specimens of the Honduras spotted turkey, aiming to study its characteristics and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. &. Biological Survey
Central America
Honduras
Turkey
Gem Fortune Display Of Mau Moussin Jewels At Expo
A young model showcases the Mau Moussin jewelry collection valued at about 2.9 million dollars. The display includes a $300,600 peak piece and bracelets diamond ear loops pearl tassel rings and other trimming items shown at the French exposition now in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio University Senior Day Observed May 22
Ohio University will celebrate Senior Day on May 22 with an Academic Procession. Faculty in robes precede seniors, followed by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, marching to Dwinge Hall for the program. New members of Cresset and Torch are announced during the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Dwinge Hall
Cresset
Torch
Jewelry Found in Negro's Room After Store Holdup
Columbus police pursue two suspects in a $12,000 theft at Anthony Di Martino’s East Main Street jewelry shop. The jeweler, unconscious for hours, named I. Ke. Herring and Louis as possible assailants after $3 gold watches, 138 gold rings, 23 watch chains and two flashlights were found in Herring's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Anthony di Martino
di Martino
East Main Street
I. KE. Herring
Louis
Herring
National Chamber Ends Twelfth Convention In Cleveland
Representatives of the United States Chamber of Commerce from all sections closed their twelfth annual convention in Cleveland. They backed the open shop and Lausanne Treaty and indicated Julius H. Barnes of New York and Duluth would be reelected president for a third year. Directors urged Barnes to reconsider retirement.
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Cleveland, OO
Senate
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Julius H. Barnes
New York
Duluth
Chamber
Barnes
Slater Funeral Saturday In Herpin Ul After Fatal Wednes Day
The funeral of Fred Slater Jr. killed Wednesday in Her rin Ul will be Saturday May 10 at 1 p m at The Plains church. The funeral party leaves the house at 12 30 p m and burial is at Greenlawn.
Iceberg Season Opens In North Atlantic For Four Months
Readable passage notes iceberg season lasting about four months from March 15, with coy references to the North Atlantic patrol or voyage timing. The fragment mentions seasonal risks and navigation cautions for ships.
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North Atlantic
iMarch
Italians Await Death In Amite Jail Amid Guarded Hang
In Amite Louisiana on May 9 six Italian prisoners condemned for the Calmes murder during a bank raid three years ago faced execution amid a heavy guard and threats from the Black Hand. Leona confessed to firing the shots to spare teammates, while others prepared to die. The hangman, paid for the work, inspected the scaffold as relatives said their goodbyes and the doomed awaited their fates.
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Amite
Dallas Calmes
Independence
New Orleans
Black Hand
Leoni
Leona
Calmes
Italy
Joseph Bocchio
Natale Deamore
Joseph Gigio
Andrew Jamantia
Roy Leona
Jos
Bocchio
Mra. Carmes
Avine
National Capital for Methodists Urged at Meeting
Springfield Massachusetts May 9 reports say religious education in Methodism should center in Washington with the creation of a national capital for the church. Rev Dr Water McDowell urges enlarging the University at Washington to serve as a central learning site followed by a large church cathedral project. The plan would place many church board offices in Washington as part of this development.
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Springfield
Mass
Religious Educationa
Vrater McDowell
Washington
Methodist General ‘Conference
Ethan University At
Ington
Bishop Deere
Gift from Cambridge to Ohio Governor in Washington Rim share
Governor Donahey receives a cross section of the Washington Rim honoring George Washington and the American Army. A dead aged tree section was sent to each governor by Cambridge mayor. Donahey will present the memento to the Ohio Archaeological History Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey
Washington Rim
George Washington
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Oh'a Archai Aland Histories Society
Former Congressman Frescoe McCullough Seeks Ohio Governor Nomination
Canton reports that former Congressman Frescoe McCullough announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, subject to the August primary. He will begin an active campaign and travel extensively across the state.
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Canton
Frescoe CC
McCullough
Ohio
Lodge Plan Dominates Debate On U.S. Role In League
The piece reports on Henry Cabot Lodge and supporters debating a Lodge plan to keep the United States detached from the League of Nations. It describes Coolidge’s cautious stance, Republican opposition, and the likelihood that no action will occur in the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R
Ds. N.S. Stat
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harling-Mughea
League of Nations
United States
White House
P Coolidge
Coolidge
Hal Hughes
Con
New York
Senate
Hughes
League
Clase of
Exclu France
Lodge
Columbus racing figures face bond in game scheme
Detectives say Maye Ford Wyatt and Arthur Reed rode the cycle out on bond today after two men allege buying race tickets from the pair. Police report details remain unclear but investigations continue as officials pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus,.c
Mayeford Wyatt
Arthur Reed
Bond
Lorton By Day Lands Early Season Bass Record
Lorton By Day caught a bass weighing fourteen ounces and measured two pounds, one ounce, marking an early season haul. The catch occurred as part of a local fishing event near Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lorton Byday
Free booklet offers social care guidance and recipes
A damaged note invites readers to obtain a booklet on social care and health topics. It mentions schools, bills, and recipes for meals and sweets. Readers are asked to send two cents for return postage with name and address clearly printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rte
Two stamps enclosed for return copy of school booklet
A brief notice states that two stamps are enclosed for the return copy of the school booklet. The fragment indicates mail or administrative handling related to a school publication. No other names or dates are provided.
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Longworth
A. D. Selby
Higher Court
OIS
Young Doheny
S. West
N. West
Ford
Aoe
Smooth
Arthur Brisbane
Richard A. Thornburgh
William Oulke
Wick
Tioulaville, Henderson and St. Louis
Louisville
Spurns Publishers
Olga Sears
Boston
Olga
Negroe
National Chamber
Merchant
Ry KR. V. Sturdivant
I. N.S. Staff Corp
C. J. Flynn
Toledo
Flynn
Great Church
Paul Koenig
Atlantic
Deutschad
Koenig
Jnner Columbus, Lang
faing-Hughes
America
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