Publicity feature of income tax bill opposed by Mellon
United Press reports May 26 that the usury department plans to publish tax lists mid July as part of a publicity provision fight. The revenue law publicity clause faces repeal efforts led by President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon amid strong business interests opposing the measure.
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Mellon
United Press
Washington
Usury Department
Interrevenue Bureau
Supreme Court
Coole
Finess
Agress
Earthquake Shakes Panama Vicinity Reported in Panama Area
A strong tremor lasting about 37 minutes was detected near Panama by a seismograph at Loyola University this morning. The quake was recorded in New Orleans as occurring in the Panama region with no immediate reports of damage.
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United Press
New Orleans
Panama
Loyola University
Earthquake Visits Scene of a Former Quake
A Tokyo dispatch to the Evening News reports a new vertical earthquake in Western Japan last Saturday. The quake damaged homes and temporary structures, leveling remains but causing no deaths.
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London
L'Okio
Japan
Custody Dispute Ends in El Paso Courtroom Shooting
R Jones of Los Angeles was shot by his wife in a courtroom quarrel over custody of their 5 year old child. He is expected to recover but may lose sight in one eye. The woman awaits the outcome of her estranged husband injuries.
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United Press
EL Paso
R. Jones
Los Angeles
Texas
Veanre
Thieves Escape With Diamonds After Jewelry Store Raid
Three bandits fired into a crowded downtown Chicago area, robbing Adolph Gastman’s jewelry store of diamonds valued at 150000. They bound victims after eluding three armed employees and escaped.
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Lby
Chicago
Adolph Gastman
Speed boat Baby Gar defeats train ton in 2 45
New York May 26 The speed boat Baby Gar owned by Gar Wood defeated the Twentieth Century Limited from Albany to New York covering 150 miles in 2 hours 45 minutes five minutes slower than Richard Hoyt s Teaser last week The trade in Barham and be satisfied.
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United Press
New York
Baby Gar
Gar Wood
Twentieth Century Limited
Albany
Té Yan
Byichard Hoyt
Death of A M College Senior Hit by Freight Train
College Station May 26. C R Wood of Money Grove a senior at A M College died beneath a freight train here last night. He was last seen at midnight boarding a train at Bryan with two companions en route to College Station.
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United Press
College Station
C. R. Wood
Money Grove
A. & M. College
Bryan
Parable of the Prodigal Father Reflections on a Father and Son
A speaker retells the prodigal son story as a critique of modern fatherhood. The tale contrasts a father who spends on his son with little true guidance to a son who seeks genuine companionship and fails to find it. The father seeks reconciliation while the son laments lost opportunity and mutual understanding.
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Ha Fain
Tam
President De Witt Burton Dies at 60
Chicago May 8. President De Witt Burton of the University of Chicago died this morning from complications after an intestinal cancer operation. He was 60 and had led the university for two years since his election.
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United Press
Chicago
DeWitt Burton
University of Chicago
Midble West Frost Harvest Damages Crops Across Region
Farmers in the Middle West report millions in losses from a three day unprecedented cold snap. Frost has severely damaged fruit and grain with wheat and corn losses estimated at twenty to sixty percent.
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Midble West
United Press
Chicago
Middle West
Weather Oddities Spark Alarm as Cold Snap Follows Heat Wave
The city endures unusual swings from near record heat to sudden cold. Texans reach 104 while northern regions see mid 90s then plummet. Almanac forecasts prove unreliable. Matt Mitchell, Bonham resident, dies suddenly at 60 after suspected heart attacks. Funeral to be held this afternoon with interment in Bonham.
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Matt Mitchell
Bonham
Mitchell
Hope
Arkansas
Myra Jackson
William Jackson
William McMillen
Matt
M.S. Fisher
Steger Milling Co
Lon
City Ordinance On Cutting The Weeds Enforced
City notice cites Ordinance Chapter 6 Article 369 requiring residents to cut weeds and grass and keep trash off streets. Penalties include fines up to one hundred dollars after three days’ notice, per Article 360, signed by Chief of Police George Elam at 275-86.
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Eef
George Elam
Poiies
Proclamation Urges Support for American Legion Welfare Drive
Bonham Texas Mayor W E Newton proclaims June 1 to June 6 as a week for raising funds to aid American Legion child welfare and rehabilitation programs. The notice calls schools churches and civic groups to meet a city quota of 6 000 000 as part of a national effort endorsed by the president and state governor.
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United States
American Legion
Texas
I. W. J. Newton
Bonham
State of Texas
Legion
Bonhan
W. E. Neweton
Travel writer surprised by two telephone exchanges in Borneo
A travel writer notes astonishment at discovering two telephone exchanges in Borneo, suggesting the presence of head hunters and the Wild Men as part of local lore. The remark framing reflects colonial era curiosity and exoticism in reporting.
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Borneo
Cleveland
Woman Kicks Shop Window in New York Hat Sighting
A New York woman kicked in a shop window and may have seen a hat there like hers. The brief report notes the possible match and describes the incident observed in Danville.
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New York
Danville
Delano Closes Office After Oil Work With Government
Washington May 28. After completing over 5 million dollars in oil production work for the government in five years, Ared Erick Delano receiver of the despis ed Red River bed oil territory between Texas and Oklahoma reports to the supreme court that his allies have ended. Delano has permanently closed his office at Wichita Falls.
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United Press
Washington
Arederick Delano
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Delano
Wichita Falls
No news on Amundsen-Ensworth polar expedition
No news of the Amundsen-E nwarth polar expedition was received in New York. The North American Newspaper Alliance announced at 9:30 this morning that no information had arrived.
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Amundsen
N. Y
United Pr
New York
Alliance
France and Spain to join forces against Rif S in Morocco
Paris reports an official agreement between France and Spain to subdue the Rif tribes in Morocco. The note adds that rising unrest linked to a distant regional conflict is under consideration.
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France
Spain
United Press
Paris
Morocco
Woman faints during murder trial at Haskell Court
A fainting young woman in the witness stand disrupted the lengthy morning session of the Mrs. Frank Collier murder trial in Haskell. The 17 year old Mrs. Frank Woods collapsed while being re questioned and the court recessed to allow revival. She is expected to return as the final state witness this afternoon.
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United Press
Haskell
Frank Collier
Elzie Robertson
Frank Woods
Germany Must Join League For Security Pact
Paris May 25 A security pact between the allies and Germany must conform to the Versailles treaty and Germany must join the League of Nations to obtain the pact. France’s reply to German overtures states these two points clearly and the answer is expected to be sent to Germany at once if not greatly altered.
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United Press
Paris
Germany
League of Nations
France
Possble
Gas Leak Prompted Fire Response In Toledo
A note from the Toledo Blade states a gas leak was discovered after using a match, prompting authorities to search for the house. The report emphasizes caution and the need to locate the residence involved.
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Toledo Blada
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