Treasury Eyes Broad Tax Rollback for 1925 Revenue Act
Washington officials say Congress should repeal most nuisance taxes including gifts, inheritance, and auto taxes. Secretary Mellon to testify October 19 on a plan to curb rates to 15 or 20 percent, repeal costly excises, and shift to stable revenue growth with minimal business disruption.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
Mellon
House
Ways and Means
Green
World Series Megaphoned by Messenger Play by Play
A fragmented item notes that the World Series will be megaphoned by a messenger play by play. The readable text mentions a man facing the plate and the bases, with garbled remaining words. The piece hints at a broadcast or live narration approach for the event.
Mitchell Issue Sparks Feud at Omaha Legion Convention
At Omaha on October 6 the Mitchell aviation controversy dominates the American Legion gathering as President Coolidge prepares to speak. Mitchell allies plan a stunt to invite him to explain aviation, while leaders warn against rash moves amid pending court-martial and Washington superiors' review. The convention faces a tense 24 hour session on aviation centralization and Navy air forces, with Coolidge expected to weigh in.
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Omaha
Neb
Wm. Mitchell
Army
Navy
American Legion Convention
Coolidge
Mitchell
Might
Mata
Washington
Alvin Owsley
Texas
Committee On Aviation
The
Peantbie
Americas Legion
Ordee
Army Aaffaire
Air Department
Havy Defense
Fraternaliem Unite Strains With British Labor Threats
A garbled report discusses fraternal ties between U and British labor leaders facing threats from communism. The piece mentions unions, a convention, and investigations, with references to delegates and possible organizational actions amid tension.
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Atlantic City
Amertesa
Montel
Patrol Boat Rescue After Battle With Rum Runners
Eight exhausted sailors from coast guard patrol boat Number 101 were towed to Atlantic City after a harrowing 30 mile offshore ordeal. The engine failed, the vessel leaked badly, and water rose as waves battered the ship. Patrol boat 183 came alongside to rescue the injured crew. Commander William Ridgeley denied battle damage.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Coast Guard
Number
Finch
William Ridgeley
Atlantic City Coast Guard
Senators Work On New Field at Forbes During World Series
Washington Senators open World Series prep at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. The team traveled directly from their hotel to the ball park and conducted an intensive early workout to sharpen hitters and fielders for the series.
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Senators
Pittsburgh
Buck
Harris
Washington Senators
Forbes Field
Invaders
Ball Park
1800 Miners Seated Out by Ohio Collieries Union Leaders
About 1800 miners at Ohio Collieries are idle after union leaders ordered them out Monday night. The halt affects mines 266 Hollister 267 Hunterdon 281 Modoc 255 Dry Dock and a Congo mine. Balloting disagreements and wage scale rules underpin the stoppage, with miners seeking day men including trappers, trimmers, tracklayers, and machine men. The company disputes that day men ballotling would hurt output and cites past reductions in mine capacity and higher costs.
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Glouster
Ohio Collieries Company
Robert
Sugar Creek
Hocking Valley
Star Flyers of Navy Split Over Aerial Defense Plan
Naval air leaders clash as the air board considers reorganizing defenses. Older pilots push for a separate naval air corps or flight division while younger aviators back current structures. Lieut. Donald M Carpenter from Pensacola opposes a district air department and a branch led by John Rodgers.
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Washington
Navy
America
Air Board
Naval
Naval Air Corps
Donald M. Carpenter
Pensacola
Fila
Mitchell
John Rodgers
Pn-9, No. 1
Department of National Defense
Soviet diplomat seeks alliance of three nations
Berlin reports Russia has allegedly sealed a secret military pact with Poland and invited Germany to join, with Italy possibly participating. The trip of M. Tchitcherin to Warsaw is said to aim at forming a triple alliance between Russia, Poland, and Germany, with Italy as a potential member.
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Berlin
Russia
Poland
Germany
Italy
Arnold
Rechberg
Neue Berlinger Zeitung
M. Tchitcherin
Boene
Warsaw
Melba to Retire From Opera Career
London dispatch from the Central News says Dame Nellie Melba the Australian prima donna has decided to retire.
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Melba
London
Central News Today
Dame
Nellie Melbe
Medieval educators list seven liberal arts
Scholars of the Middle Ages categorized seven liberal arts as grammar dialectics rhetoric music arithmetic geometry and astronomy in classical education.
Arctic ship Bowdoin brings in explorer McMillan
Commander Harold B. McMillan, noted Arctic explorer, sailed into port aboard the Bowdoin and was welcomed as he arrived from the North. International News Service reported today from Sydney, N. S.
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Sydney
Harold B. McMillan
President Coolidge Honors Omaha War Veterans at 1300 Mile Visit
President Coolidge arrived in Omaha after a 1300 mile trip to address Nebraska war veterans in convention. Thousands packed Union Station and the city as 12 000 legionnaires filled the auditorium to hear the speech. The president then attended lunch at the Omaha club and reviewed part of the parade before departing for Washington.
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Union Station
Coolidge
Ninth Field Artillery
American Legion
Walter Mead
Omaha
Drain
Washington
Ohio voters need not see their age on ballots
In Columbus during October, Ohio voters are informed they do not have to reveal their age when casting ballots. Authorities emphasize privacy and compliance with election rules.
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Columbus
Ohio
President Coolidge Calls for Intellectual Humility at Legion Talk
In a speech to World War veterans, President Coolidge urges demobilizing racial tensions and fostering tolerance at home to lead the world. He argues America cannot claim civilization superiority and must pursue peace, patience, and friendship abroad.
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Coolidge
America
Survivors to Speak at Event Spotlighting Lusitania Survivor
Ricca Williams, survivor of the Lusitania disaster, and Madame della Shute, British contralto, will headline a forthcoming program. The notes describe plans for an engaging evening of reminiscence and music.
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Ricca Williams
Lusitania
Coloniare
Madame Della Shute
Pinchot to Call State Guard in Air Mail Search
Bellefonte Pa October Governor Gifford Pinchot prepared to mobilize the Pennsylvania National Guard to aid the air mail search for missing pilot Charles H Ames. Adjutant General Beary said units could reach the search scene quickly as Superintendent Egge and the governor weighed using troops and volunteer aircraft in the timbered search area. Fifteen aircraft were aloft today as all available planes joined the effort.
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Bellefonte
Gifford Pinchot
Penteylvania National Guard
Air Mail Service
Charles H. Ames
Here
New York
Chicago
Beary
Pinchot
Charles F. Egge
Postal Receipts Show Increase in Year Over Year
Washington reports postal receipts up 10.38 percent this year, a gain of 9,653,156 dollars over the previous year. The department announced the increase as part of its latest figures.
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Washington
Posts Office Department
Uncle Sam Seizes Profit Share From Scalpers
In Pittsburgh on October 6, Maz Cohen runs a ticket scalping operation amid the World Series crowds. Officials clash with vendors as the federal government and police struggle to curb the surge of scalpers preying on fans seeking tickets to the series.
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Uncle Sam
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Ohio River
Maz Cohen
Florida
Max Cohen
Grand Jury Meeting Reports and Official Foreman
The grand jurors are convening with Charles Cornwell named as foreman for the October stand. Other jurors listed include KE Foster and additional members referenced in the records.
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Hawe
Charles Cornwell
KE. Foster
Athels Pomeroy road to open in about twenty one days
The state highway department announced this morning that the Athels Pomeroy road will be ready for use in about twenty one days. Concrete pouring on the unfinished section was completed yesterday.
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Athels-Pomeroy
State Highway Department
Defendant Indicted for Alleged Crimes Against Individual
An indictment charges two defendants with alleged offenses involving a Black individual. The document outlines the case, counts, and jurisdiction, with details pending further court action.
Unclear OCR Fragment Inspires Local Brief
Readable portions point to a short item involving Stee electric supply and Teele and Son with unspecified details. The fragment suggests a local incident or notice but lacks complete names, dates, or actions to define a clear event. Further legible text is needed for precise reporting.
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Igreen
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Aby Car Tiss
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Flapper
Rich Pole
Arctic
Nebraska City
George E. Duano
Mia Coolidge
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U. S
Calvin Coolidge
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