House Passes Farm Bill Vote 214 to 178
The House approved the MecNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill by 214 to 178, sending the measure to President Coolidge amid ongoing debate on veto prospects. It creates a Federal Farm board with power to levy an equalization fee on six basic commodities to control surpluses, including wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice.
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LEGIN ATT Steibers audit tax offices track wide aitertion
Nationwide audit push dominates Page 1 with figures like $390,000 on the state map urging hearings. Multiple items mention resignations, pensions, and hearings at judiciary, plus legal cases and county notices across sections.
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Hangchow Taken by Nationalists Near Shanghai
Shanghai dispatch confirms the capture of Hangchow, a key center about 1 mile southwest of Shanghai, by Nationalist forces. Marshal Sianhuan-Fang’s troops, who once held the city, were said to be preparing resistance to the north at Kashing and Sungkions.
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Webster Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In County court here a jury found Harold Welster guilty of murder in the second degree after seven hours of deliberation. The verdict was returned at 1 30 this morning in New York City.
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Warships and Men Under Five Flags Await China Crisis
Twenty one warships from five nations gathered in the Whangpo river Shanghai area amid tensions as Cantonese forces threaten Canton and nearby towns. British forces total up to 16,000 with 4,000 ashore and American vessels ready with 1,100 marines and 1,200 more en route. Reports say Sun Chuan-Fang’s Sun forces retreat toward Shanghai after clashes near Hangzhou and Yenchow, while foreign refugees flee disrupted concessions.
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Bielber Bills Audits Tax Collectors in Connecticut
Hartford Feb 17 A bill by Theodore Bielber of Brigsport would require yearly audits of tax collectors offices across the state. The measure, discussed by the Cities and Boroughs committee, may move to the Finance committee chaired by Albert Lavery. Hearing postponed. aim is to curb repeated shortages found in collectors accounts.
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Steiber
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Tax Assessments Cut by Board on Kelly's Advice
Tax assessments of corporations were reduced by more than $4,200,008 with settlements of tax appeals to the Superior Court. On recommendation of Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly, most settlements were approved by the tax board in recent months, notably affecting the Columbia Phonograph Co. and other large concerns. The reductions totaled $1,966,096.02 for disputed items across 1924 and 1925 grand lists, with the Phonograph Co. settling on valuations far below prior assessments.
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Phonograph Company
Texas Guinan Tells of Night Club Raid and Bond
Texas Guinan emerged from the 10th Street police station after a noon bail of 1000 was posted following a raid on her Three Hundred club. The hostess said the jail experience was not so bad and requested a cigarette as a crowd showered her with smoke. Federal agents cited a college youth with a grudge as the raid instigator, with more details to follow on page two.
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Miller Declines to Use Witnesses as Case Nears End
New York AP report describes Thomas W. Miller defense strategy against a federal salt case. Former Alien Property Custodian Miller will not present witnesses after government and Daugherty defense witnesses testifies. Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt defends Daugherty while Buckner aggressively cross examines. Tension flares in court as officials clash over prosecution and defense tactics.
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Man Arrested After Car Overturns at Seaside Park Injures Two Girls
Walter Eklund, 19, of 26 Riverside Drive, was arrested by Motorcycle Officer J. Kimmerlin on a reckless driving charge after his car overturned at Seaside Park yesterday morning, injuring Eva Foilchi of 56 Calhoun Avenue and Anita LaBlanc of 64 Garden Street. Feklund escaped injury and was also charged with operating with no license. He was released under $100 bond. A second accident on John Street between Main and Middle streets involved Ralph Bertini, 31, of 412 North Main Street, Wallingford, and Samuel Bader, 10 French Street, with only minor vehicle damage.
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Calhoun Avenue
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Garden Street
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Ralph Bertini
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Publisher Plans to Revive Banned Play in New York
New York February 17 officials and artists prepared to resist censorship over The Captive and related works. Horace Liveright proposed reopening the show amid a theater crackdown led by Acting Mayor McKee and License Commissioner Quigley. District Attorney Anton announced filings against sex themed works while Actors Equity discussed a hands off policy to the planned revival.
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Maxwell Bodenheim
Mckee
Wiliam F. Quigley
Paul N. Turner
Actors’ Equity Association
Charles Frohman, Inc
Gilbert Miller
Equity Association
Laverignt
Tornado in Louisiana Leaves Ten Dead in Pleasant Hill
Ten persons die and more than a score are injured as a tornado strikes Pleasant Hill Louisiana. The Masonic Temple was turned into a makeshift hospital as victims are rushed to care centers. names of the deceased include Mrs. Lt TD Flicks and Mrs W J Brown among others.
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New Marine Force of 1600 Ordered for Nicaragua Zone
Washington reports 1,600 additional American marines ordered to Nicaragua. A contingent of 200 from Guantanamo Bay and 203 from San Diego will sail, with 1,260 aboard Henderson, to bolster 400 already there under Rear Admiral Latimer. The move follows rising fears of a Liberal versus Conservative battle at Matagalpa and aims to guard neutral zones and rail links.
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Delaney at Crossroads Tonight in Maloney Bout
Delaney faces a pivotal heavyweight clash with Maloney of Boston at Madison Square Garden. Delaney seeks a victory to solidify a title challenger path while Maloney hopes to derail his rival and boost his own world championship bid amid high ticket demand and heavy betting.
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Ward Jury Verdict Returned Sealed in Peters Suit
In New York a judge ordered a sealed verdict to be read at 10 am tomorrow in the 74000 dollar civil case of Bla dridge Q. Peters of Kaverhill Mass against Walter S Ward, son of the aganugnate, for the killing of Clarence M. Peters. The jury debated an hour and could be dismissed if no verdict tonight. The judge instructed two questions: whether Ward killed Peters wrongfully and if so the value of Clarence Peters to his kin in dollars.
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Fight broadcast of Delaney Malaney at Madison Square Garden
Station WMSG will exclusively broadcast the Delaney Malaney fight from Madison Square Garden tonight. The description will come direct from ringside and only this station will provide such telegraphic coverage.
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New American Opera Debuts At Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera presented The King's Henchman a Taylor Millay American opera in English. Deems Taylor wrote the music and libretto by Mi Kina At. Vincent Adnay, a New Yorker born in Rockland Maine, premiered as part of the Met's American additions. The three act work features American performers and aims to reflect native spirit despite drawing on medieval English themes.
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