Bonus Bill Becomes Law Over Veto As Congress Reaches Compromise Tax Plan
Congress passes the soldier's bonus despite President Coolidge's veto with both chambers approving a tax reduction measure. The plan would cut 25 percent from present year income taxes and streamline rates for future years as Mellon signals acceptance of the bill. Conference leaders aim to finalize terms this week with Further talks on normal and surtaxes and the 37 to 49 percent surf ace maximums to be resolved.
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William K. Hutchinson
U. N.S. Staff Corp T
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Jin
House
Senate
Mellon
White House
Treasury
America
Federal Treasury
United States
Simmons
American aviators complete 354 mile Japan leg
In Japan proper London May 20 the American army round the world aviators finished another 354 mile lap by flying from Yotoforu Island to Minato in the northeast corner of the main Japanese island.
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Japan
London
Yotoforu Island
Minato
Fireworks Expected as GOP Pre-Primary Convention Opens
In Columbus Ohio May 20 delegates gathered for the Republican state pre primary convention set to convene at 3 PM in Memorial 4 hall. After US Senator Willis delivers the keynote, candidates including Congressman James T Pogos Beggs and State Senator J F Burke will address the gathering in alphabetical speaking order with Governor selection not expected to be mentioned in the keynote.
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Capital
Columbus
Willis
James T. Pogos
Sandusky
Beggs
J. F. Burke
Elyria
State of Ohio Steamer Burns at Cleveland Docks
The steamer State of Ohio burned to the water line at the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Co. docks. Night watchman John Lee, with over 80 years on duty, is missing after attempting to reach the galley as flames drove crew from the vessel. Flames threatened the See and Bee, tied at an adjacent pier, as investigators ponder origin.
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Cleveland
State of Ohio
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Co
John Lee
Lee
See and Bee
Great Lakes
Ohio Postmasters to Hear Notables in Columbus Convention
More than 600 delegates are expected at a joint convention of the Ohio Postmasters Association and League in Columbus at the Desuler Hotel Friday and Saturday. A. I. Behymer of Cincinnati presides. Speakers include U. S. Senator Fess, Glen BR. Rodgers of Washington, D. C., and George W. Lathrop of Toledo.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Postmasters’ Association
Ohio Postmasters’ League
Desuler Hotel
A. I. Behymer
Cincinnati
Postmasters'Association
U. S
Fess
Glen BR. Rodgers
Washington, D. C
George W. Lathrop
Toledo
Seven Republicans seek renomination for lieutenant governor in Ohio
In Columbus on May 20 state Auditor Joseph Tracy announced his bid for renomination. State Senator J. K. Atwood and John K. McCrehan, president of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards, also endorsed the GOP lieutenant governor nomination. The field now includes seven candidates seeking the post.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joseph Tracy
Brown
J. K. Atwood
John K. McCrehen
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
Night sessions set for Holycross trial in Columbus
Common Pleas Judge Warner announced night sessions will be tried to finish testimony by week's end if needed. Sheriff Frank L. Holycross of Franklin County is charged with accepting a bribe in an illegal liquor transaction and was excused to attend a relative's funeral.
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Holycross
Common Pleas
Warner
Frank L. M Holycross
Franklin County
Anti Jewish Riots Reported in Roumania
A Bucharest dispatch says an anti Jewish outbreak occurred during a fete in Roumania. Students attacked a train killing three Jews and wounding many others, according to Central News.
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London
Roumania
Bucharest
Central News
LaFollette Third-Party Question Faces Week of Decisions
Columnist Arthur Brisbanes analysis weighs LaFollette options as he battles inside and outside the Republican party. The piece notes enemies bold as he could pull votes from Coolidge and possibly swing states, while health may limit a run. It hints at a possible Democratic tilt if LaFollette acts or stays within the party.
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LaFollette
Rosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Labolette
Coolidge
Former Logan mayor Koppe held by grand jury on embezzlement indictments
F. A. Koppe, former Logan mayor, was arrested after a grand jury returned three indictments charging embezzlement. He pleaded not guilty on all counts with bonds set at 1000 in two cases and 500 in the third, awaiting trial as the new courthouse nears occupancy.
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Logan. O
F. A. Koppe
City of
Logan
Shaw
Koppe
Pettit
Bond
Office
The
State Department
John B Lindsey critically ill in Columbus hospital
John B Lindsey 68 a former Meigs county political figure and Middport railroad contractor is seriously ill in a Columbus hospital. He was taken for treatment by Judge A D Russell and others after a dizzy spell and fainting in his room at the Deshier hotel. He is reported resting but has difficulty communicating.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
John B. Lindsey
Middleport
Meigs County
Columbus
A. D. Russell
Deshier
Mr. Russell
Hugh Lindsey
Lindsey
Ralston Russell
The Wolf Described as U.S. and Canada’s Top Wild Threat
A historical note identifies the wolf as the most dangerous wild animal across the United States and Canada, underscoring its perceived threat to people and livestock in the region.
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United States
Canada
Muffler Quiets Airplanes At McCook Field
Dayton officials announce completion of a muffler device after years of work at McCook Field. Tests show reduced exhaust roar by attaching the muffler to motors with pipes running to the fuselage end, providing quieter operation and potential military use. Test pilots report the intense roar is overcome, enhancing pilot comfort.
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Dayton
McCook
Tile Purchase Authorized by Athens County Board
The Athens County Board of County Commissioners agreed to provide $150 worth of tile to drain the bottom lands of the county children's home at their Monday court house meeting. Other detailed business occupied the remainder of the session.
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Athens County Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Soldier Dead to Be Honored by Whole City
Memorial Day services planned for Friday May 30 in Logan Ohio with 9 36 AM parade starting Market Street. Hon C B Shook of Columbus to deliver address as school children march to cemeteries to lay flowers. Activities include a veterans parade, color guard, band, firing squad and memorial rites at the soldiers monument if weather permits.
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Logan
C. B. Shook
Columbus
Market Street
Main
Hunter Streets
American Legion
John Selb
James Martin
Charles Sheets
John Allen
Barton Hall
Lew Mock
Wood Bowen
Edward Herzog
G. A. Ki. Hall
Main Street
Legion
Sons of Veterans
J. W. Wolfe
M. BB. Les
Tom Collins
D. W. Canfield
Carl Hartman
Melrose Harbaugh
He Beck
J. B. Humphrey
Soldiers’ Monument
Presbyterian Church
America
Elmer Bliss
W. Rh. C
J. K. Rochester Post
G. A. BR
Gen. Logan
Ed Beck
Lincoln
Sam Jones
B. Shook
F. M. Collins
Ceremoles
British graft eyelids on California patient
London May 20. Surgeons at Liverpool Hospital successfully grafted two eyelids onto a man's face using skin from his arm. Eyelashes are growing and the Californian patient may blink and close his eyes as an ordinary person.
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London
Liverpool Hospital
Dance Leads To An 18 Mile Evening For Lovers
An Ohio university co ed wore a pedometer at a college dance and recorded a total of 18 miles after four hours, averaging six miles per hour despite intermissions. The tale highlights how some couples literally stroll through a courtship during a single event.
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Ohio University
Belieres
Debts Loom as Europe Faces U S War Debt Pressure
The United States gears up renewed efforts to collect about 11.0 billion dollars owed by European nations. Only Britain Finland and Hungary have funded debts while France Italy and Belgium lag, with potential payments tied to the Dawes plan and pending veterans insurance costs.
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United States
Europe
Treasury
Veterans’ Insurance
Great Britain
Finland
Thungary
Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Congress
Funding Commission
Harding Law School Dedication Set for May 28
In memory of the late President Harding, the Warren G. Harding College of Law at Ohio Northern University will be dedicated May 28. Dedicatory addresses will be given by State Supreme Court Judges F. B. Mathias and R. M. Wanamaker.
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Harding Law Schools
Ada
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Ohio Woman Held on Acid Attack Charge
In Columbus Grace Dolby 35 faces a possible charge of throwing acid with intent to maim or disfigure in the death of George Hackney 34. Police say Dolby claimed the act aimed to disfigure him so no other woman would want him. Hackney died reportedly from fright.
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Columbus
Grace Dolby
George BR. Hackiney
Cor Onee
Murphy
Tolay
Dolby
Hackney
Banker Appeals in Senate Contempt Case
Mel S. Daugherty of Washington O admits an amendment to a habeas corpus petition in a Senate contempt matter. The case tests Senate reach over Midland National Bank records related to former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty. Attorneys for the banker include Coyburn Logan Vorys and Bush. government counsel Willian Chantland Hough Beatty.
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Cincinnati
Mel
Daugherty
Washington
D. H
Ohio
United States
Senate
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
John P. Logan
Smith described as powerful in Justice Department
L. C. Batley told the Brookhart committee that Jess W. Smith, once a close ally of former Attorney General Daugherty, wielded great influence in the department, described as the most powerful man after Daugherty.
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TER LS
Smith Washington
Jess W. Smith
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Brookhart Committee
L. C. Batley
Bureau of Investigation
Smith
Bailey
New Offer Made for Muscle Shoals Plant
May 20. Anther offer for Muscle Shoals was submitted to the Senate Agriculture Committee. James O'Brien of Boston proposed using the plant's energy for Mississippi flood control. Senator Norris asked O'Brien to privatey submit the proposal to Senator Ramsdell.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agriculture Committee
James O'Brien
Boston
Mass
Mississippi River
O'Brien
Norris
Nebraska
Ramsdell
Louisiana
Washington to accept Woods resignation at White House
President Coolidge introduced Secretary Hughes to accept Cyrus E. Woods's resignation as United States ambassador to Tokio at the White House. Dempsey to fight next September in New York or New Jersey in a Tex Rickard promoted bout. Austrian authorities crackdown on fortune telling with twenty two prisoners including aristocratic women brought to Budapest court.
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Washington
Cooldige
Hughes
Cyrus E. Woods
United States
Tokio
White House
Austria
Vienna
Budapest
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Athens
Memorial Day events announced by the G A I post and the Woman Relief Corps of Athens. Members will meet at 10 00 Sunday morning May 25 in the post room and proceed to memorial services at the church. Comrades will gather at the Court House at 9 00 Memorial Day to decorate graves at local cemeteries. Afternoon ceremonies include Dr KE B Bryan of Ohio University as speaker and a service at Union Street Cemetery. Automobiles provided for veterans.
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Offi
G. A. I. Post
Woman Relief Corp of
Athens
Post
Relief Corps
Athens Post
Court House
En's Relief Corps
West State
Ke, BB. Bryan
Ohio University
Union Street Cemetery
Warren
Missing Athens Youth Found in Capital City
Ralph Barnhill aged 14 from Athens disappeared Sunday night after leaving the home to attend church services in his neighborhood. Juvenile authorities in Richland Avenue city located him on a Colgi bus after Athens police notified other city authorities to watch for the boy.
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Ralph Barnhill
J. Baker
Richland ‘Avenue
Colgibus
Athens
Baker
Res
Senate group to meet Coolidge on world court
May 20. Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will confer with President Coolidge tonight about the world court. The White House announced the plan today.
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Coolidge
Washington
Senate Foreign Tretions Committee
White House
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