Senator Simmons Attacks Mellon Tax Plan in Senate
Senator Simmons of North Carolina denounces Secretary Mellon’s Millionaire Tax while backing soldiers' bonus. He says Democrats on the Appropriations panel would vote to cut taxes but oppose Mellon’s plan, pushing for higher rates on small incomes and repeal of nuisance taxes. House and Treasury officials discuss administrative changes as Congress nears reconvening.
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Washington
Nailee Wan
Simens
North Carolina
Mellon
Simmons
Anagee
Treasury
Polius
Republianus
Congress
Samcer Simmons
Senate
Treasucy
Political quarrel over war bonuses and taxes
The dialogue centers on funding government expenses and the proposed bonus return. Critics reject the Coolidge and Merton plan, urging an alternative approach. Senators Simmons and Moses spar over profiteering and the extent of cost plus contracts since 1921, arguing profits outpace wartime levels.
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Passbble
Coolidge
Merton
Pether Redgon
Republican Party
Simmone
Moses
New Harmpshire
Simmons
Senate Denies Farley Post On Shipping Board
Washington December 20 Senate commerce committee votes unanimously to disapprove Edward P Farley nomination as Shipping Board director The White House withdraws nominations of Thompson and Haney amid shifting vacancies and no reason given for Farleys disqualification under the Shipping Act The move keeps board composition until Senate acts on Farleys nomination with Great Lakes representation at issue and no immediate personnel changes anticipated.
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Washington
Edward P. Farcier
Chicago
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
Warley
White House
Farley
Senate
Thompson
Haney
Harding
Parley
Jones
Commerce Commission
Great Lakes Territory
Gas blaze ends in tragic death at Main Street home
Illuminating gas escaped from a four jet system blown out by a draft while a man slept. Thomas Fitzsimmons was found dead in bed at 709 Main Street yesterday morning. Neighbors discovered the body around six o'clock. the gas fumes asphyxiated him after several hours of exposure.
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Thomas Pitzgimons
Main Street
Harrison Tells Republicans They Act or Die
In a Washington session Democrats urged a GOP alliance with insurgent wings as partisan talk dominated the debate. Senator Tarkison assailed Republican inaction on President Coolidge’s message on railroad rates while Muscle Shoals and taxation loomed. House leaders urged reform-minded Republicans to unite for liberal rules and policy change.
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Washington
Poe
Laway
Senate
Tarkisom Demoecrat
Miassippi
Hha
Coouds
Fletcher
Jones
New Mexico
Howard Democrat
Nebraska
Longworth
Ohio
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
President and Mrs Coolidge Send Yuletide Cheer
Christmas greetings from President and Mrs Scalldge to the children of the United States were issued via the Santa Claus Association amid the yuletide season. Messages express warm wishes for a merry Christmas and goodwill from the First Family to American children.
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U. S. Yuletide
New York
Scalldge
Children of the
United
Stiustaniehtci
Santa Claus Association
COP SIGNS TO STAND VIGIL ABOUT CITY
A public vigil is planned in the city to raise awareness and funds for a local police association. The event will feature a dance and entertainment at the Main Arsenal on January J.itoss iaftie prod and aims to boost the department's treasury as the general committee at Wert 10 ensures a large turnout.
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Pallee
Sise Association
J.itoss
Patriot Work Of S Of V Considerable Involves Veterans
At a regular meeting of Franklin Borlamii, Sons of Weroviews, the group reported considerable patriotic work this year. They hosted veterans on several occasions, inducted new members, and have several applications pending.
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Borlamii
Weroviews
Qump
Gaemi
Trort
Jail Sentence for Liquor Law Violator
A man named Dewlan of 497 Spruge was jailed after a morning court appearance on a liquor law violation charge. The case was filed in Cambridge Street area with arrest details and payment of fines discussed in court.
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Dewlan
Eau
Royalle
Mebeshen
Cambridge Street
Tietreck
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S. W. Cor
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Ars Os Fee
Harrison
House Democrats
Wissner
Bank St
Andy
Atte ‘Peters Mil Chocolate
Bala
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Apollo
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Perrys
Lovel and
Covel
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