Republicans Push Tax Cuts Tied to Spending Cuts in 4B to 3.25B Shift
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders led by McDonnell advocate cutting taxes next year by reducing government outlays from four billion to about three and a quarter billion dollars. They oppose reducing the war debt in the near term, arguing taxes are already high enough and revenue should not be diverted to debt payoff for several years.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
McDonnell
House
Donnell
Circuit Court to Indict Unpaid Dog Tax Violators
Judge Turner remains ill but aims to convene the grand jury soon to probe wheel tax and dog law violations. More than 2,000 dog owners in the county have not paid dog tax, and Attorney General Looney B Whitt pushes indictments. Next week promises a busy circuit court with many cases set for trial before Christmas holidays.
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Grand Jury
Looney B. Whitt
Triad
Jota Lancister
Ry i Cmenit
Lancaster
John Laincaster
Hackburn
Blackburn
Markburn
Fase
Mide Able Presenta Honk
Die Tanke
Dadge Gillirt M. Orr
Spo
Prile Tomtinsoy
Wr Carmack
Menning
Horace Priedyon
Looney
White
George T. Hughes
Earl
Professor Dean Delivers Noted Annual Extension Report
Professor James M. Dean presents the division of extension annual report highlighting a transformative year. He praises county farmer organization as the best in the state and anticipates TELI’s national membership as the district gains prominence.
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James M. Dean
Iy Nt
Dean
Tits Teliiennie
Columbia Merchants Enjoy Big Business During Christmas Season
Columbia merchants report peak shopping as stores stay open from morning to night and the Christmas spirit fills the town. Shoppers flood the streets with evident demand, drawing crowds from all areas and keeping retailers busy throughout the day.
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Columbia
Min Wol
Progress on League Park stadium and future plans
Promoters advance work on League Park to erect a grand stand capable of hosting a record Columbia crowd as spring arrives. A new amusement park is planned to offer arenas for games, theater, and other entertainments and may host a county fair next fall. Directors will meet soon to discuss suggestions for next season, including staffing and salaries.
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Columbia
Lyek
Lund
Jonelle
Tonadeewaehition
Namin
Fate of Meade Frierson Trial Nears Verdict
In the Meade Frierson case a two day trial in the circuit court closes. The proceedings center on a charged murder as jurors weigh the fate of a local defendant, with emphasis on the heroism of a gallant young officer who made the supreme sacrifice and the unit's homecoming.
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Meade Frierson
John Lancaster
Farmer Experts 6o 10 Lewisburg
District Agent Dean and County Agent Mola attended a farmers short course in Lawishine on Wednesday. Participants showed interest in farm problems and the County Council in Marshal County plans to expand university work in the spring.
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Dean
Mola
Lawishine
Marshal County
Poll books not sent by local election board effort to save county
A local election board faced scrutiny over mailing poll books, deemed an unnecessary expense. The article notes an effort to save county funds by withholding or delaying poll book dispatch, highlighting financial considerations and potential impacts on elections.
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Local Election Board
Maury County
Nashville
Hopkins
County Election Board
Welch
Naxhville
Burials and Trials Across New York and Maury
The city prepares for a funeral with military honors at First Methodist Church for a fallen officer buried at Bone Hill. In Maury County a murder trial continues as jury deliberations loom amid heated testimony by physicians and attorneys, with returns canvassed and sent to Nashville.
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First Methodist Church
Bone Hill
Rutherford Bridge Unsafe Says Theta Pike Officials
Henansei warns the Rutherford Bridge over the Rutherford orankoun road remains unsafe for traffic as various factors and recent incidents are blamed on the bridge condition. Superintendent Hendell Bauer states responsibility lies with the entity carrying the load and notes the pike is not suitable for the present traffic, urging action to prevent further danger.
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Rutherford Orankoun
Retlen
Highwaya Milnes
Superin Hendell Bauer
Americans in Smyrna Targeted Amid Allied Presence
An unofficial dispatch reports American citizens in Smyrna were assaulted as Helgelgreek and French forces moved to secure the area. Names like Ted Cross appear among workers stranded near Soverna with allied troops, with details still unconfirmed.
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Senvena
Helgelgreek
Ted Cross
Soverna
Chicago Negro Population Surges in 1920 Census
The census bureau announced this morning Chicago’s Negro population rose to 108,504, up 11.6 percent from the prior figure. The overall city population reached 2,701,305, reflecting continued urban growth and demographic shifts in the era.
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Washington
Der
Con Dos
Chicago
Mt Pleasant School Bonds Backed by Citizens and Officials
Prof John Graham county superintendent visited Mt Pleasant on Wednesday in conference with Dr Y Clarke and county board member to push a bond issue for building needs in Mt Pleasant. Citizens signed the bond, guaranteeing payment. remaining funds will support planned school expansion as desks and rooms are crowded. Professor Graham will request county board finance via Judge Whitthorne.
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John? Graham
Mt. Mewsant
MS Pleasant
Graham
Losien
County Board of Education
Whitthorne
Publisher To Oversee Inauguration Committees
Washington publisher Will Ridwant will head the inaugural committee for the March 4 presidential handover. Chairman Hays of the Republican National Committee announced two positions and named prominent party figures to lead arrangements and related duties.
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Washington
Hays
Republican National Committee
Amnoume 2 Pier
Poindexter Law Passed To Curb Interstate Strikes
The Senate approved the Poindexter bill aimed at preventing strikes that interfere with interstate commerce and crime. The law targets actions disrupting transport and economic activity across state lines, signaling a tougher stance on labor disputes.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Today
Dan Cupid Slows Up In Work Here
A fragmentary notice notes marriage activity in December 1919 and the first ten days of January. Clerk Lipscaml reports under fifteen licenses issued early in January, while December 1919 yielded at least eighty five marriage certificates, with late-month hopes to break prior records.
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Dan Cupid
Lipscaml
Cupid
British censorship of American messages discussed by Western Union
Washington Dec 16 British secret service men scan every commercial message from England to the United States, says Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union before the committee investigating the cable situation. Carlton was unsure if government messages are included but will inform.
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Secret Service
England
U. S
United Press
Washington
United States
Newcom Carlton
Western Union
Carlton
British Labor Party Opens Offensive for Peace in the Kingdom
Local women across Columbia and organizations nationwide back the Sheppard-Towner bill promoting maternity and infancy hygiene. The measure would fund centers and medical care, with federal and state appropriations totaling millions, urging Congress to act during the short session as supporters press for swift passage.
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British Labor Party
Kingdom
Sheppard. Towner
Congress
Women of Columbia
Marek
Wil
British Labor Pushes Peace Plan After Cork Inquiry
The British labor party began a peace offensive sending a deputation to Premier Lloyd George. It follows investigations by Arthur Henderson and Irish labor forces into conditions in Cork after the recent destructive city fires. Evidence from Cork is expected to be presented to the Premier to aid Britain’s peace efforts.
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Ireland
Hy United Press
London
Ine Bor
United Kingdom
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
Labhorites
Cork
Laboritox
Britain
Klux Klan Posts Notices in Anniston
Anonymous letter threats against city officials and Governor Kilby prompted the Kl Klux Klan to post notices in front of Anniston Alabama’s post office. The notices warn that any hostile demonstrations will be punished by the Klan and claim members are ready to shed blood to uphold the law and punish criminals.
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United Press
Anniston
Ala
Kilby
Kl Klux Klan
Spring Hill Public School Raises Money
The Spring Hill public school collected funds for Polish sufferers and the Tennessee Home Charity in Nashville. Principal Mrs Myra McKiswick praised the student body for their commendable achievement and generosity.
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Spring Hill Public School
Myyra M'Kissick
Spring Hill
Tennessee
Nashville
Myra McKiswick
Moat
Newspaper Man To Be Secretary Of Agriculture
In Miami on December 16 Henry Wallace editor of a Des Moines farm publication was predicted by Senator Albert B. Cummings to become secretary of agriculture in President Harding's cabinet. Cummings said Harding would join him later in Miami where he was wintering.
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United Press
Miami, Fla
Henry
Wallace
Des Moines Jn
Harding
Albert B. Cummings
Iowa
Cummings
County Court Clears Docket In Christmas Hurry
In Judge Whitthorne's county criminal court yesterday a string of cases were disposed of as efforts to clear the docket before Christmas continued. Jim Allen Russell was discharged on paying costs for carrying a concealed weapon. Russell also faced a disturbing public worship charge settled by costs. Jeff Russell, charged with disturbing public worship, paid a $20 fine and costs. Another Russell case, carrying a concealed weapon, was marked as notice. Arthur Watkins, charged with carrying a concealed weapon, was found not guilty but fined $20 and costs for disturbing public worship. Jim Davin, charged with abandonment and failure to provide, was noted on payment of costs.
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County Criminal Court
Coats
Arthur Watkins
Jim Davin
Presbyterians to Worship at Grand Theatre Sunday
Sunday school and church services will be held at the Grand Theatre each Sunday until the new heating plant arrives and is installed at the church. Delays in shipment have postponed services at the church, so all services will be conducted at the Grand Theatre, with both morning and evening gatherings and an invitation to the public.
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Grand Theatre
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