Revenue bill attacked for final charges
Washington April 5 a last minute attack in the revenue bill delayed report of the measure to the Senate. The finance committee trimmed taxes on radios and jewelry, raised the minimum price of taxed sets, and tightened scope on automobile parts. The panel projected passage next week, with adjustments to estate and income provisions and broader public access to some tax returns.
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Senate Finance
Senate
Wacher
Sind
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Thenternal Revenue Bureau
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Smoot
House
Finance Committee
Swindler Sentenced in Cal Penal Case
Leian De LaPar of Flint, convicted of swindling, was sentenced to one to ten years in a California state penitentiary. Judge Jideon Ho criticized the defendant’s criminal career and recommended readiness by New Haven authorities for possible charges after release. Evidence showed thefts exceeding $1,000 from two guardianship children, plus bank fraud involving $7,605 across Ontario and Willits, California.
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Ighildren Nowere
Willits
MacReady Wins Flying Honors for Nonstop Flight
Dayton reports Lieutenant MacReady and Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly receive the Ma trophy for their non stop transcontinental flight. The award honors the aviator achieving the most significant feat in aviation this year. MacReady previously earned honors for altitude records in 1921 and 1929.
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Detna. Macready
Sok Field
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Informatin
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Oakley G. Kelly
MacReady Wis
Selty
MacReads
Four Dead and 25 Klansmen Held in Lilly Johnstown Incident
A Lilly Pennsylvania shooting left four dead and 13 injured as Klansmen returned by special train to Johnstown. Police, led by Sheriff Logan N. Kellar, arrested 25 Klansmen and seized about 50 guns after the brief clash at Lilly and the later unrest in Johnstown.
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Ku Klux Klan
Lilly
Logan N. Kellar
Billy
Phiip T. Conrad
Floyd Prot
Frank Meanco
Scout Cruiser Ends First Trip
PHILADELPHIA April 5 The new scout cruiser Trenton, one of Ove alster ships of tremendous speed and size built for the United States navy at Cramp shipyard here, successfully completed her initial trial run off the Delaware capes. Throughout the trial run the Trenton maintained an average of 24.1 knots per hour and developed 2,400 horsepower.
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Trenton
Ove Alster
United States Navy
Cramp‘ Shipyard
Delaware
Facisti Victory Expected Today in Italy Election
Rome dispatch says fascists need only 25 percent of ballots to win as opposition relies on scattered support across the peninsula. The outcome hinges on voter inclinations amid weak nationwide organization and divided fascist strength. In the U.S. steel news, Youngstown mills show a tentative gain with an 8 percent capacity rise planned for next week, while finishing operations may pare back slightly.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Walle Ateal
MacCorkle Declines to Run for West Virginia Governor
Former West Virginia Governor John Jacob MacCorkle announces he will not seek the state’s governorship. He cites desire to avoid disrupting long standing friendships and to allow new leaders to emerge, indicating healthy respect for colleagues including Jack Wilkinson, Duck Fisher, Dr MacQueen, and Senator Chilton.
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Jack Whikinson
Duck Fisher
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Senator Chilton
Baker Pleads for World Peace in Phi Beta Kappa Talk
Lexington in April 1919 hearing Newton Baker former secretary of war urge measures to prevent future international conflicts. He condemned sending observers as peeping toms and warned isolation would trigger economic and political estrangement, insisting modern war is industrial and global.
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Lexington
Newton
Baker
Aster
League of Rations
United States
Zurone
America
Mile
Dir
Establish Zone About Navy Yard New York
The Navy Yard area is to be restricted again amid control disputes, with Admiral Charles Plunkett identifying the existence of conditions causing a new zone near the Brooklyn yard. Storekeepers protested earlier orders as harmful to business, leading to revocation of a prior plan that excluded Spada, a key market.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
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Scaife Suggests Goff and Wickersham Testify on Daugherty Case
April note from H. J. Scaife former Investigator calls for Goff and George W. Wickersham to be subpoenaed before the Daugherty committee. He asks they be required to take the witness stand and answer questions about comments already in the record. The letter aims to challenge previous testimonies and protect the integrity of statements issued by department workers under investigation. Assistant staff remain busy around the committee room as proceedings continue ahead of sessions. Senator Wheeler, prosecutor for the annuities unit, indicated progress before the end of next week.
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Chaimian
Brooitarl
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H. J. Scaife
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Damherty
Brookhart
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George W. Wickersham
Staife
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Wheeler
Montana
Two Blondes and Five Sheiks Arrested by Detectives
New York detectives raided a Manhattan apartment linked to a gang search for a bandit. Two blondes and five men were detained for questioning. the scene involved a dancing teacher identified as Mrs. Nelson and a 75 year old dressmaker detained for suspicion.
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Berlok Ot Falde
Heagauurtora
Elrl Danditima
Mra. Nelson
Plarence C. Quirk
Violet Keeve
Struttress
Nelwon
Idol of Chicago's Underworld Buried With Honors
Chicago mourns Frank Capon, famed underworld idol, shot amid post election turmoil. Crowds line the streets as floral tributes flood the scene, with detectives present and money reportedly spent on the memorial. The funeral unfolds amid a citywide vigil, reflecting a storied past and dramatic end.
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Underworld
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Istory
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Homer
Eilster Lowers
Trouk Road
Cambridge Oarsmen Defeat Oxford in Thames Boat Race
Cambridge crews win the annual Thames boat race against Oxford, securing a decisive victory on the river. The match highlights skill and teamwork, with Cambridge taking an early lead and maintaining momentum to finish ahead of Oxford.
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Young Cambridge
Oxford Om Thames
162 Candidates Seek Office In Local County
In Haniwha county a flood of candidates has filed for the primary, 162 in all with 87 Republicans and 75 Democrats. Cabin Creek district leads in numbers for justice of the peace, while sheriff posts attract few filings. Robert M. Browder, E Kay Hawert, Silas Morrin and J B Crowder are among GOP hopefuls, with Moses and Massey as top county figures shaping the race. The contest between Browder and Massey promises a pivotal county showdown.
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Haniwha
Cabin Creek
Ting
Clerik Wilmer
Price
South Charleston
Hansford
Silas Morrin
J.B. Crowder
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Bug
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Browder
Moses
J. E. Browder
le Massey
Kentucky Guardsmen Deployed to Liberty Mine
On April 5 Governor W J Wields ordered two Kentucky National Guard companies to the Liberty Coal and Coke Co mine on Burnight Creek in Bell County. One man was killed and another wounded in a clash at Tubor thontos amid a tense, secret deployment with up to ten men involved and about 200 shots fired.
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Kentucky National Evarisman
Liberty Coal and Coke Company
Bell County
W. J. Wields
Tubor Thontos
Pineville
Kenne
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Straight Creek
Fred
George Lueoe
Edward Wishman
Fithera
Virgina
Terenen
Youth Seeks Radio Honors in Local Contest
A 12 year old boy with 14 radio sets competes in a school radio set matching contest. He explains his peanut set and other oddments built from recycled items. The event highlights youth creativity in early radio hobbies.
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Apeli
Wilbur Wetlin
Ufa
Vanity Eogse
Tyn Fonntain
Allay Panic With Singing Aid Waruker Fire Alarm
A chaotic scene at the Palace Theatre on April 1 as a fire alarm triggered panic. Witnesses report dense smoke and shouting while safety crews evacuated patrons and workers from the building.
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Palace Theatre
Goodykoontz to Run for Senate Chronicle Style
Goodykoontz former Fifth District congressman announced his bid for the Republican U S Senate nomination at a mass meeting in Williamson County. State Sen white and party leaders endorsed him, pledging a vigorous campaign and a swift public declaration to begin the candidacy.
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United States
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Exploring party believed lost near Colosse Cave
Tucson April 1 Fear was expressed for the safety of a party including Alexander Kerr an Austrian explorer which entered Colosse Cave 25 miles east of Tucson and failed to return to the entrance at the appointed time yesterday afternoon A rescue party was organized last night but no word had been received in Tucson this afternoon.
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Ariz
Alexander Kerr
Collosse
Massing Troops Rumor Shock Wary Romania
In Bucharest April 4 reports claim Bessarabia remains nervous after a Vienna conference break up. Rumors say Soviet troops mass along the frontier while the Romanian government seeks to calm the public. Hope centers on an Anglo Russian conference in London to prevent further armed actions.
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Vienna
Soviet Russia
Froner
Russia
London
Girl Testifies In Inn Robbery Case At Dayton Trial
Mildree Hannaman of Parkersburg testifies she was taken to theatres and dinners by George McTahan alias Grimoths and later James Higgins, a bond salesman, amid the West Carrollton bank robbery of April 26 1930 where over 25000 dollars and bonds vanished. Hazel Miller, now Mrs. Miller, had arranged the meeting. she refused to testify. A new shipping record notes 60 steamers sailing from New York to 8 pm today.
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Cbla
Mildree Hannaman
Parkersburg
W .Va
George Titted" Mctahan
Carrollton
Hannama
Grimoths
James Higgins
Hazel Miller
New York
Prohibition raid nets 18 arrests and cargo seizures
Federal agents seized 2,965 cases of liquor and captured a motorboat with cargo. Nine vessels were seized or raided near Montauk and Long Island with crews arrested. An offshore chase ended with a battle ship unit in pursuit and additional arrests near New York, including a steam yacht and a sloop. A later incident in Southampton featured robed men attempting to deter agents, but credentials were verified.
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Prohibition
Montauk
Tum
Micker
Syria
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Egents
M Radin Pressages
Victory
Geroner
New York
Southampton
Long Gland
Sullivan
Kleagle
Long Island
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Shilivart
Kleagle" Ers
Juestance
Bia
House Debates on Immigration in Congress
Washington April 1 The House opened debate on Johnson immigration bill based on the 1920 census, aiming to pass quotas and overseas checks while excluding many Japanese. Senate leadership warned of 2 percent reductions based on 1910 census to supersede 1913 law. Sabath and Mickelson led opposition to quota terms as discriminatory, amid a broader debate on Japanese exclusion. Atlanta editor Clarence Howell and Mrs J. Carn wed in Durham, N C.
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Baier
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