Three Plans Proposed To Raise Revenue For Capitol Completion
Governor Gore chaired a joint committee hearing on financing the state capitol completion. Proposals included a 1 percent excise tax on income of corporations, a direct levy, and a 2 percent gross sales tax. Tax commissioner E A Dover led the discussion, with Hall and others proposing alternatives including a county unit education plan. The committee will reconvene at 7:00 this morning to continue deliberations.
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Joint Legislative Committee
Gore
Clyde
E. A. Dover
Béate'e
Grant P. Hall
State Tax Commissionty
Ar. Hall
Wreoutt
Directtevy Equitable
Bell
Eneny
Willis tale taunts arithmetic as seven year itch joke
A humorous 1927 line mocks a boy named Willie Willis claiming he was promised seven years of mischief. The gag relies on a homely street vernacular and playful boast about cleverness or luck in arithmetic.
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Publianers Syndicate
Globe Girdlers Start Last Lap
Globe Girdlers William Brock and Edward Schlee plan a second attempt to circumnavigate by air in their Pride of Detroit. They reached Tokyo after 15 551 miles in 162 hours 2 minutes and 40 seconds, faced public pressure to abandon the flight, and will head toward Los Angeles then Detroit for a reception before aiming another round-the-world flight.
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Han Francisco
Korea
Mary
William &. Rock
Edward F. Schlee
Orlean Pick
Detroit
Prite of
Crisay Field
Fiers
Tokyo
Scllee
Brock
Los Angeles
Behle
Bridge Group Seeks Special Bond Election in Charleston
A bridge committee asks Kanawha County Court to call a special election to issue 1.15 million dollars for two free Kanawha River bridges. The plan allocates 900000 for a Western Bridge at Patrick Street and 250000 for an eastern bridge, with a 80 year levy theory and court supervision.
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Charleston
London
Committed
Wertz
Business Toe
South
South Tits
Kanawha City
Maarmet
Hernshaw
Eatbeeld
Fetrick Street
Kanawha City Bridge
Werty
State Road Commission
Fatrick Street
Cro
Bridge Committee
County Bridge Commission
Foster
Green
South Charleston
Kanawhally Bridge
Wacom
A. V
Ltzwater
Booth
Everett Woodrum
George Skidmore
P. Morris
Moret
Jor Griffin
Mernshaw
Commis Harless
Marmet
HW. Dunn
Fout
H.C. Zogg
M. P. Matheney
South Side
Rev. C. N. Wiliams
J. W. Bolamaky
William B. Chilton
Willems
Mr. Chilton
Veterans Welcome in Rome Parade Despite Rain
Florida American Legion members led by Howard P. Savage arrive in Rome as part of a goodwill tour. Three hundred legionnaires and escorts are greeted by Italian crowds while the parade honors the flags and customs, reinforcing bonds with France and Italy.
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Rome
Florida
American Legion
Paris
Catte iv
Eternal City
Maine
Paria
Mvnrons
St. Peter's
Howard P. Savage
Henry Tindsley
Foreman
Mrn
Legion Hood
Legion
Gionnairea
Savage
France
Italy
Babe Ruth Ties 59 Home Run Record at Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth belts two more homers at Yankee Stadium to again match his 1922 season record of 59, amid a backdrop of public debate on race and sports. The article frames Ruth's feat as a dramatic return to form after a decline, noting critics and historical context around his career.
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Robert A. Hereford
New York
Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Mastes
Tilden
Soldiers Field
Ruth
Agepall
Frank Merriwell
Horace Linonbee
Washington Senators
Wes Famores
Miller Huggins
Babe Ruth comeback and Emerson high school race row
The text recalls Babe Ruth’s famed return and hints at a 1920 season moment. It then details Emerson High School in Gary Indiana facing a four day walkout over the enrollment of 24 Black students, with white students demanding segregation measures and violent tensions rising as police patrol the Negro neighborhood.
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Acselator Prees
Gary
Ind
Sielke
Emerson High School
Apnennell
Connell
Universal Barvice Gar
Otterc Oigh School
Ochool
Emerson
Raten
Jogninse Muncie
Wit
Ciasusu
Ets
Tila
Aegroes
Froebel High
Proebet School
Manray
Etecaon
Presidents Coolidge and Calles Talk by Telephone in Historic Link
Washington and Mexico City joined in a telephonic conversation aimed at better mutual understanding. President Calles voiced hope for a new era of goodwill as Coolidge spoke through translation and headset devices in a formal ceremony at the Pan-American Union building.
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Washington
Caalinge
Uiles
Mexico City
Pan-American Union
Onaldge
Merlean
Aki
Und
Gopitala
Calles
Reither
Coolidge
Callies
I. 5. Rowe
Pan- American Union
W. P. Repp
Col. Hepp
Callen
Cannidge
Rawe
Galles
Mexica
Corp
Smith silent on Democratic candidacy at state convention
Governor Alfred E. Smith addressed the Democratic state convention in Albany focusing on state issues and avoiding remarks on his presidential prospects. He faced questions about what Theodore Roosevelt would say at Rochester as Republican convention chairman.
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Albany
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Unitea States
Theodore Roarevely
Rochebster Tormorrow
Indict Lawyer In Beach Case in Atlantic City
Atlantic county grand jury returns a two count indictment charging Edison Hedges a young Atlantic City lawyer with obstructing justice by shielding a material witness and aiding a man wanted for a crime. Witnesses include Frank Harold and reporters detailing Hedges boast of non cooperation and flight from Willis Beach. The case ties to Dr Willis Lilliendahl death and a pursuit by state troopers toward Vineland and Hammonton.
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Rammonton
N. J
Atlantic County
Bi May
Edison Hedges
Atlantic City Lawyes
Willis Beach
Goutt Vineland Poultryman
Hedges
Wlmam A. Blair
Acelantic City
Ben
Debses
Frank J. Harold
Juliano Att
Richard Diack
State Troope
Robert Woodward
Robert ,Conway
New York American
Ralph Cxopper
Fhlladelphia Public Ledger
Raymond Baker
Philadelphia
George Dixon
Philadelphia Ianuirer
Joan Fitegerald
Camden Courier
Fred Schwartz
Ernest Talbot
Frank Butler
Atlantic City
Beach
Bear
South
Sian
Bench
William Hudson
Vineland
Ue Joultry
Thargaret Thomp
Lullendahl
John Rowner
Commercisl Credit Company
Atslan
Willis
Beach Te Beta
Mein Inns
Sim
R Bolles
le Woods
May'n Landing
Roy
Roy Beach
Wills Beach
Eary
Roy Beard
Besch
St Louis Tornado Kills Dozens and Wrecks City
A deadly tornado devastated St Louis and surrounding areas on September 23, killing at least 66 people and injuring hundreds as vast areas of homes businesses and streets were damaged or destroyed. The storm also affected across the Mississippi into nearby cities, with reports of fires and collapsed structures and widespread evacuations.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Globe Democrat
Mississinpi River
Tri-City
Auberbe
Madi'on
Granite City
Hil
Tornada
Maryland Avenue
Ginrdell Boulevard
Klage Highway
Westminister
Citg
Papua
Thertre
Mullaughy Hoepti~ Tal
Hone
Gerk
Weather Bureau
St. Louwte
Rudy
Ark
William Oweley
Joesph Sim
Mary Foe
Be ‘Pbon
Sire
Alvic Derson
Jules Audre
Cal
Houn Crawford
Everett Stone
Jamen Cleurl
James Henry
Bart White
Abra
Ham Parkmen
Alice
Geriads Rept
Mra
Bridgett Mathews
Mike Cliford
Venice
Mre. Hett
Thomsé Matson
Morie Donovan
Prine
Stockman
Battle Pearl
Thomas Oliver
David Nul
Charles Hett
Isabel Uriarto
H.harrison
Haward A. Dunn
Herbers Turtle
Price
Mra. Manley
Married Parson on Trial for Illegal Ceremony
In Firt on Idaho the Rev Richard T Westren former minister at Gretna Gren Wort om faces circuit court on a charge of legally performing a marriage ceremony He challenges a demurrer arguing the Maryland law does not specify who may authorize such rites The court rules that a minister may perform marriage rites with customary exceptions Officers from Wilmington consistory Methodist Episcopal church attend Westrens proceedings and his orders are cancelled after he is found guilty of commercializing the office of marriage The indictment alleges he performed about 1000 ceremonies since January 1.
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Firton
Richard T. Westren
Gretna Gren, Wort Om
Joshus Quayten
Marland
Alwaye
Mary End
Wilmington Consor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Westren
Dempsey Nearer to Licking Tunney Says Rogers
Beverly Wille reports Dempsey stronger than Tunney with the crowd favoring Dempsey in a Beverly Wills scene. Rogers quotes sentiment that Dempsey will whip Tunney as age favors the veteran and plans for another bigger rematch next year.
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Dempsey
Beverly Wille
Carth
Tunney
Demptey
New Mine Meet To Open Today
Chicago hosts a conference between Doola miners and operators to end a sympathy strike. Previous talks failed as factions receded from agreements. John Lewin and Miceadiler reported a secret understanding guiding the ratification meeting.
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Chicago
Miceadiler
John 4. Lewin
Internae
Ppanesmeh
Leyla
Harry Fishwick
Mitneis
Jusia
Diltorm Ty
Helen Costello Weds Jack Regan in Beverly Hills
Film actress Helen Costello and Jack Regan, son of Colonel James Regan of Washington DC, married in Beverly Hills today. The couple honeymoon by car and plan to return to Hollywood next Wednesday for Costello to begin work on a new film.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Heleng Costello
Jack Regan
James Regan
Washington, D. C
Hollywood
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