Uncle Sam Goes After War Tax Dodgers
Government officials announce tax evaders owe back taxes totaling over 100 million dollars from war profits during World War I. Munitions makers and other war supplies contractors are among top offenders facing criminal prosecution. recovery efforts continue as audits from 1917 and 1918 reveal deliberate falsifications and vast liabilities.
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W. A. Atkins
Washington
Treasury Department
Germany
The
Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Real Features at Meeting of Athens Legion
Captain J B Allen civil war veteran will tell Athens Legion members a true battle story at the Episcopal basement Wednesday. Rev Marshall acts as toastmaster and leads old war songs. Election returns to be received by wire, plus smokes and a big feed make it a top banquet. all ex-service men invited.
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J. B. Allen
American Legion
Episcopal
Rev. Marshall
Legion
Women Out Early In Martins Ferry Voting
Women led men at several precincts an hour after polls opened in Martins Ferry Ohio with higher early turnout than men noted in early voting reports.
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Martins Ferry
More Coal Than Used Daily Is Being Dug Now
Washington November 7 The Federal Fuel Distributor reports U S coal stocks on November 1 at about 35 million tons not including cellar stock domestic use or in transit The weekly production of soft coal averages 10.5 million tons about 2 million tons more than current consumption for the period observed
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Washington
United States
Spens
City Council Discusses Health Salary Shortage and Street Walks
Athens council spent four hours in session addressing a health salary deficit caused by a missing state subsidy. They ordered sidewalk enforcement on East State street and declined to move West State street walks to the curb. Officials approved contractor estimates for paving and storm sewers, while noting a $2500 state arrearage for health salaries and a $1000 safety fund loan as the city braces for budget strains.
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Athens
C. M. Gill
East State Street
West State Street
Carpenter and Lancaster
Court and
Union
North Congress
Pratt Street
Lancaster Street
J. M. Higgins
Council
Johnson
Lloyd George Declares British Flag Must Not Be Lowered
Former Prime Minister David Lloyd George spoke on the Near East crisis during the campaign, asserting that the British flag must not be lowered. Also, the B P O E notes a regular meeting tonight at 7 20.
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New Castle-On-Tyne
Eng
David Lloyd George
Welcome to Our Party Election Night at The Messenger
The Messenger invites all readers to its election party Tuesday evening to view statewide and national returns. A leased wire will transmit results to The Messenger office and flash them on a lantern screen hung on the building’s east side. The event starts at 6 and will share each person’s requested election results.
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Messenger
Athens Opera House heating plan meets tax resistance
At a Monday Athens council meeting officials warned that installing a heating plant for the opera house could cost 8000 to 10000 dollars, far above earlier estimates of 1500. The bid for heating equipment was 7000 and carpentry roughly half that, with no contract yet signed for the carpentry. Taxpayers oppose funding a city playhouse at a loss, and a bond issue seems unlikely. The council plans to recall the heating contract to avoid city financial exposure.
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Athens
Athens Opera House
Carpenter
Akron Voters Show Early, Noted Veteran Turnout
In Akron on November 7 voters line up an hour after polls opened as many veterans and women participate in the election, signaling strong interest that surprises leaders on both sides of the aisle.
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Akron
Vetera
Ldap A
Voter turnout seen amid sectional election issues
About 30 million voters go to the polls to elect 24 senators 431 representatives 43 state governments and numerous local posts. The campaign centers on sectional issues rather than national ones with rain and storms affecting turnout across the country.
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I. N
New York
United States
House of Representatives
League of Nations
Missouri's Battle Over Reed Holds Interest
Kansas City dispatch notes a heavy Missouri vote as the Reed Breuster race for U S senator drew chief interest. Voter enthusiasm appeared strong amid clear weather and a busy election day.
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Missouri
Reed
Kansas City
James A. Reed
R. R. Brewster
United States
Italian Premier Offers Aid Over Near East War Risk
Rome premier Lhnt proposed Australian military aid to the Allies if Turkish nationalists trigger another war in the Near East.
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Rome
Museo Lhnt
Tralian
Near East
Miners Survive Explosion as 80 Die in Pennsylvania Mine
Report from Spangler Pennsylvania recounts 32 rescued alive and 80 dead identified or awaiting confirmation after the Reilly mine disaster. Rescue crews, Salvation Army workers, and state police contend with gas fumes, flooding, and crowded morgues as pumps begin work and identifications continue.
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Spangler
Reilly
Pennsylvania
Spangler Hospital
Salvation Army
OHIO VOTE EXPECTED SHORT OF RECORD TURNOUT
Cleveland dispatch notes Election Day weather and mild interest as Ohio voters prepare to cast an estimated 1.6 million ballots, well below the 2 million two years ago. Party leaders forecast wins in Cuyahoga County and statewide, with Republicans urging a Democratic victory would signal broad triumph for their slate.
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Cleveland
Oho
ABC
Cuyahoga County
Town Executes Urgent Cleaning After Mine Incident
In a hurried town scene workers move a dropment constitution and bring wash boilers full of water to the hall. Frail girls of mercy press on with their tasks as practically all the town's soap is used and washing powders come into play.
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Mercy
Harding aides cast ballots as nation awaits vote results
President Harding and key officials including Hughes Mellon Weekes Wallace and Daugherty return to Washington after busy campaigns. Cabinet members discuss Republican senate and House prospects ahead of Election Day while Mellon votes later in the week.
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1. N
Washington
Harding
Offielala
Hughes
Mellon
Weeka
Wallace
Daugherty
White House
Quinteete
Rural vote hampered by bad weather in Minnesota and Dakotas
Poor roads rains and sleet over two days plus near freezing winds keep many rural voters home in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The major race features Senator Frank Kell y Republican and Anna L. Olsen Democrat challenging for the seat with Henrik Shipstead endorsed by labor and railroad groups.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Dakotas
United States
Frank Kelley
Anna 1D. Olesen
Henrik Shipstead
State Federation of Labor
Railroad Brotherhoods
Weather and roads hinder NPL voters in rural North Dakota
Incoming November weather kept many rural voters home, impeded polling with rain and snow. NPL leaders acknowledged likely defeat of their slate against Democrats, though they hoped Republican Lynn J. Frazer with league support could unseat V F. O Connor for the senate.
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Fargo
Dbd
Lynn J. Frazier
V. F. O' Connor
Turkish Nationalists reject dual control of Constantinople
Rafet Pasha told allied high commissioners the Turkish Nationalists will not accept joint administration. Deadlock grows as Turks demand removal of Allied control. Authorities consider martial law if needed. Greek Armenian and Romanian residents seek protection amid panic. Britain evacuated 7,000 refugees to Salonika aboard British ships.
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Constantinople
Rafet Pasha
Angora
Salonika
Stevens Family Plans Europe Visit Over Mills Murder
Mrs. Stevens says Henry Stevens, brother of Mrs. Hall, intends to leave for Europe to spur officials into action in the Mills murder case. She alleges authorities have not pursued possible suspects and claims a signal system lets Henry be summoned if needed.
Bomb blast hits Chicago alderman’s home with political testing
Windows were blown out and the neighborhood aroused when a bomb was set off early today in the entryway of the home of Alderman William R. O'Toole. A ward political meeting had been held at the house shortly before the explosion.
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Chicago
William R. O'Toole
City approves curbside parking ordinance on Court and Union
The council passed a mayor veto override on the Court and Union street parking rule. The measure, once published, limits morning and early afternoon parking to parallel curb alignment on Court between Carpenter and Union and on Union between Court and High. During certain hours cars must not overstay a 46 minute limit, with fines for violations, while evenings impose no time limit. The rule aims to free center street space for shoppers and deliveries by reducing long parked cars on the two streets.
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Tom Roush
Gill
Court Street
Carpenter
Union
Court
High Streets
Election returns featured at First Methodist revival
Dr McGurk will headline the revival at First Methodist editorch Me Wie and Saya bring a program with prayers and election returns read during the service. Afterward the Men's Chorus entertains and a Booster chorus is organized for Wednesday afternoon.
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McGurk
Wie
Saya
Wieand
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