House Passes New Tax Bill 390 to 25
Washington The House approved the tax bill on a 390 to 25 vote after late amendments cutting the board of tax appeals tenure to fourteen years. A bid to recommit with higher surtax and estate tax caps failed 267 to 147. The measure lowers income tax rates, raises personal exemptions, and reduces or repeals several excise taxes. It now goes to the Senate for early January consideration with a target of enacting by March 1 for 1926 earnings.
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President backs faster inland waterway program
The White House indicated President Coolidge supports expanding the Mississippi river project with an extra 10 million dollars for the next fiscal year if lands are available. The total Mississippi system funding would near 20 million, as Army engineers advise further rapid completion.
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Bandits Loot Dows Bank In Night Raid Escape
State agents and Iowa officers pursue seven or eight men who terrorized Dows wrecking the village bank vault and fleeing with about ten thousand dollars in cash and twenty thousand dollars in bonds. Residents were fired upon during the blasts and lookouts fired nearly a hundred shots. Night Marshal August Welzing and Harry Little were captured by the bandits and locked in the bank.
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Chicago man dies after two operations at university hospital
A man identified as Chicagor Lom died at the University Hospital following two operations. Details on his background and exact cause were not disclosed. The incident is under medical review as officials release limited information.
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Hoey Home Destroyed in Fatal Fire
A residential fire destroyed the Hoey home and its surrounding structures. Authorities reported the incident as a fatal blaze with investigations ongoing to determine the cause and prevent recurrence. Local responders battled the flames, and neighbors endured a shocking loss from the fast spreading fire.
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23 FOUND GUILTY IN BIG DISTILLERY PLOT
Indianapolis reports 23 men from St. Louis Cincinnati and Chicago found guilty in Federal court of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws connected with withdrawal of 30 000 gallons of prewar whisky from the Jack Daniel distillery in St Louis. Twenty from St Louis include prominent political figures. two from Cincinnati and one from Chicago. December 30 set for sentencing by Judge Robert C Baltzell. Sentences may reach two years. Notable convicts include Arnold J Hellmink Nat Goldstein Michael J Kinney Michael J Whalen and Willan J Kinney all of St Louis and Ada Gehrum John Gehrum and August Walter of Cincinnati.
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Yangtsun battle toll and Manchurian rail guards
A dispatch from Tientsin to the Daily Mall says 2,000 Chinese were killed or wounded in the Yangtsun engagement between Peking and Tientsin. Japanese railway guards in Manchuria hold two Chinese armies totaling about 380,000 near New Chwang, denying transit through the railway zone. Mukden has been seized by Japanese troops, with Marshal Chang Te-lin warned not to return unless victorious or unarmed. he protests the move as his expulsion from the capital.
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Elaine Harris Loses Appeal on Spouse Annulment Case
Elaine Harris loses her appeal against the judgment annulling her marriage to Beverly Harris a former National City Bank vice president. The appellate division affirms the annulment after a 1925 jury verdict finding misrepresentation of social status and moral character. Harris filed for the annulment in 1922.
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Express Train Held Up for $100,000 in Silks
Hackensack New Jersey report says an express train bound for Chicago carrying no passengers was robbed of silks and expensive women’s wear valued at about $100,000 between Hackensack bridge and H B Junction. Robbers allegedly boarded the train just before it left the New York terminal.
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May Drop Schall Contest Washington
Senate informed counsel that unless specific charges were filed the investigation in the contest brought by Wobpton against Leinster Schall a Republican of Minnesota would not be carried further.
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Hammond Envoy to Spain Nominated by Coolidge
Washington Ogden H Hammond of New Jersey was nominated by President Coolidge to serve as ambassador to Spain. He is the latest diplomat named to the post as the administration reshapes its foreign service in Europe.
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News Review of Current Events by Edward W Pickard
A sweeping survey of U S political and international affairs. The tax bill faces factional battles over income surtaxes and exemptions. Prohibition debates flare as World Court and foreign debt issues loom. Senate tests Swanson plan, aviation growth, coast guard progress, and a Mitchell court martial highlight national policy tensions.
Mitchell Guiry Col. Sentenced To Five Years Suspension
A court martial sentenced Col. Mitchell Guiry to five years suspension for making public statements criticizing Navy and War Department leadership over the Stienandoah disaster and related air service failures. The proceedings included remarks by Maj. Gen. Howze and a group of officials as Mitchell acknowledged the verdict and left the court in tears.
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Couré Decision Sparks Debate Over State Finances
A garbled record hints at a long running dispute about financial decisions and state treasure funds. It notes ongoing performances and calls into question officials' handling of warrants and accountability amid repeated claims of past missteps.
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Divorc a Hudaut Valen ti versus Tudolpl noted in legal deed
A legal dispute between Hudaut Valen ti and Tudolpl progressed as required by court action with jurisdiction established and documents filed. Proceedings indicate a move to finalize arrangements and record the parties involved.
Fragmented OCR Note on Cuban AnglEland Relations
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Cuba and AnglEland relations across an era. It mentions a son and a request or prequestel term, but the readable facts are minimal and unclear. The piece lacks coherent names, dates, or concrete events to accurately summarize.
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