Coolidge Evolves Tax Reduction Plan Shakeup
July 2 dispatch reports President Coolidge ordering a government shakeup to reduce taxes and retool enforcement. Aimed at pruning the federal payroll, the plan would replace many routine agents with a smaller, higher-caliber force, backed by a broader anti-graft effort and a tighter budget.
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Meuweeporis
Heaton
Cifras
Hissin
Mike Teykin
Du Pont Reports Earnings Amid Steel Tie In Expansion
Du Pont de Nemours in Wilmington posts annual figures for the quarter and six months, showing earnings and dividends with attention to its link to United States Steel. The report notes stock holdings and speculative market chatter about steel pace and expansion, including specific figures and investments.
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du Ponte
United States Steel Corporation
du Pont de Nemours, and Company
Wilmington
Sutton
General Motors
Price Fixing Survey by Trade Commission
A federal survey initiated under Title 28 to aid commerce and Congress reviews potential price fixing practices affecting business sectors. The Commerce Commission plans a nationwide inquiry, possibly extending, to assess violations and inform enforcement guidance led by Dr Franklin Watt.
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Governors Outline National Thought on 1928 Campaign
A cross section of current national sentiment on the 1928 presidential contest gathered from governors and state officials at a conference. Among seventeen Republican governors nine indicated strong Coolidge support, six were undecided, and others backed possible candidates Lochtel or McMullen. Sentiments varied on law enforcement, prohibition, relief, and flood patrols, with both parties split on key issues as governors sought a solution to the 1924 convention rift.
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United Press Star
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United Press
Coolidge
Sirentit
Frank 0 Lochtel
Illinois
Adam McMullen
Nebrras Lowrlyn
Alfred J. Smith
New York
Win G Merton
Secretary of the Treasury
Abert. C. Ritchie
Maryland
Hts
Wight
Passengers Escape Unhurt In Train Derailment
Passengers escaped serious harm after the Capitol Limited derailed a freight collision near Allison Park. Two enginemen were critically injured while about 20 passengers in a club car and Pullman were jolted from seats. The engine and cars toppled into a ditch but remained upright. Injured include engineer R. Armstrong and fireman West Snder. 16-year-old Lyle Davis and Calvin Davis narrowly avoided harm.
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Capitol Limited
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Hey
Aavitt
Lyle Davis
Calvin Davis
Lleu
Calvin
Lee
Capitol Line
A A Griffin Former Corry Resident Dies
Albert A Griffin a former Corry resident aged si died in Erie after a brief illness. His family earlier lived on Marion Street in Corry then moved to Erie Surviving are sons Eugene Jesse Park Charles and a daughter Nis and a sister Rose Griffis of Rome New York Funeral services will be held at 2 30 pm Friday at the home of his son in Erie with Rev J Brent Cook officiating final burial in Erie cemetery
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Erie
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Milwaukee
Park
Hamilton
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Tulsa
Nis
Harry Borbes
Newcastle
Rose Griffis
Rome
Eric
J. Brent Cook
1927 Summer School Closed in City
The 1927 summer school closed on Wednesday after a successful term attended by about 130 students. The program, led by Mr J Branden with assistants Mrs McGommick, Mrs Randa, Miss Van Tussell and Miss Albert, praised as one of the strongest conducted in the region. The Mutual Beneficial Association transfer ceremony occurred this morning from the city to Connearit Lake where a convention is being held.
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J Branden
McGommick
Randa
van Tussell
Albert
Mutual Beneficial Association
Connearit Lake
Columbus Road Reopens After Subway Under Erie Opened
City reports detour removal as the newly paved road under the Erie Railroad opened to traffic this morning. First cars crossed the structure with the final paving and finishing work completed, marking a milestone in the project.
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Opdhing Ili
Man Admits Killing Fellow Agent in Maryland
Walters, a dry agent, confessed to fatally shooting fellow agent Statler while acting under the pretense of attending to Walters wife. The murder occurred on a family mountain road as agents pursued a suspect, with Walters driving the car and Statler dying from a gunshot wound to the chest. District Attorney says Walters confessed after five hours of questioning.
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Pittsburgh
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Waltre
Gotham Burglar Given 50 Years
New York July 8. Boston Bile Williams convicted for burglary and larceny. Williams, alias James Mopphare, pleaded guilty to robbing the Joe Livermore home on Long Island of jewelry valued at about $100,000. He faces a 50 year term in the panitar.
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New York
Boston
Bile Williams Kontimiali
Panitar
Williams
James Mopphare
Joe Livermore
Long Island
Medals Awarded in Rifle Honors Ceremony
An amateur rifle honors event announced winners Lory Rodana and Chib who received medals during the Adour fle season. Call at the electric shop of Messe Lorelian and Obtiin for details. A second high powered rifle shoot is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Wor i ous fart.
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Messe Lorelian
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Wori
Death of Barbara Barratt Sh. in Buckeye Lake case
Barbara Barratt Sh. from Pittsburg found dead at Buckeye Lake after traveling for recovery. Miss Barrett in poor health had gone from her home to Buckeye Lake with Miss Jane Barrett to recuperate. The report from Newark dated July 28 notes the H. Buckeye Lake death.
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Barbara Barratt
Fordham St Pitts
Buckeye Lake
Miss Barrett
Pittsburgh
Miss Jane Barrett
Harmony restored in Pennsylvania Republican clashes ahead of primaries
Harrisburg dispatch reports State Chairman Ware Mellon seeks to mollify factions within the Pennsylvania GOP after tensions around the Ware Quay and Reed senatorial succession. The piece outlines questions of vacancy and appointment if Vare seats are contested, referencing Governor Fisher and historical precedents while noting Dauphin County party tensions ahead of September primaries.
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United States
David A. Reed
Reed
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Pennsylvania
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Matthew Stanley Quay
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Loewy Gor
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Weillesnai
Feaders
Dauphin County Republican Organization
Kiwanis Club Hosts Meadville Flying Squadron Meeting
The Meadville Kiwanis Club hosted its “flying squadron” led by president W C Dunn with CA Darling of Rauners, discussing the Meadville organization and political topics. A regular luncheon and a joint meeting with Rowarians is planned for next week, with Governor Wishar and Captain Up Fights among guests. D A Mitchell and L Giddings attended as guests.
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Hammondion
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Waterford
Farmer Paralyzed After Fall From Hay Mow
James Langworthy of Union City was injured Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a hay mow south of Union City. He is in critical condition at Corry Hospital, with paralysis from the neck down and the use of his arms remaining. The extent of his injuries is not yet determined.
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James Langworthy
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Sie Janes
Probe Into McGrath Death Continues At Lovell’s Station
County authorities plan to resume an investigation next week into the death of McGrath, a railroad worker found between two tracks near Lovell’s Station. Detective LeRoy Search will lead the inquiry to determine any link to a local roadhouse where McGrath drank with John Wells. Wells faces liquor selling charges while Dennis Calishan and another companion await arraignment on a vagrancy charge. Police will decide future action as the case crosses jurisdiction boundaries between Erie and surrounding counties.
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LeRoy Search
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Erie
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Erie County
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Alshowen
Delay Hearing In Extradition Case In Jamestown
Pennsylvania officers pursuing extradition of Fred Brougham for assault and robbery reach Jamestown New York to seek proof he was in Pennsylvania at the time of the March 3 incident. Hearing postponed to next Tuesday at City Hall. Bradford, Pa. officials accompanied the group.
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Bradyford
Albany
Lee L. Ottaway
Dielock
Jamestown
Brougham
Aerial Acrobat to Perform in Erie Sunday Show
Miss Gladys Roy holder of world high and low parachute jumps will appear at the Exe Expo grounds Sunday afternoon with the Suyden Flying Circus in a series of serial stunts. She will perform wing work and a loop the loop on a plane while the program includes an auto polo match and motor vehicle rocus.
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Suyden Flying Circus
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Brie
Washington fears collapse of arms parley
United Press dispatch describes anxiety in Washington over the Geneva Naval Conference failing to limit Britain’s naval buildup. Officials say the American proposal for total cruiser tonnage could preserve the talks if Britain accepts it, while Chamberlain signals a temporary cruiser accord may be possible but warns against setting a binding precedent. Talks linger with Britain, United States, and Japan awaiting a workable plan before the Washington treaty expires.
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Washington
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Geneva
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London
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Chamberlain
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Land Cecil
Japan
American Aviators Bomb Rebel Forces Near Managua
American aviators bombed Sandino Liberal troops near Managua on July 2, scoring direct hits that killed and wounded a number of fighters. They reported striking a rear guard while pursuing Sandino’s retreating forces into rough terrain, as Major Oliver Floyd’s marines and National Guardsmen supported by another small detachment attempted to halt the withdrawal.
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Sandino
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Sanding
Wilder
Coolidge Aims Broad Corporate Tax Cuts Plan
Rapid City dispatch reports President Coolidge shaping a wide tax reduction for corporations, focusing on a 12 percent minimum rate and tighter levies across business taxes. The plan targets corporate relief while preserving smaller earners, with a bill to be introduced through the Ways and Means Committee.
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Rapid City
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Adinistration
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Tigres Cussidee
Congress
Alt Coolidge
House
Ways and Means
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Melton
Mystery surrounds death of woman in Altoona
A man and two women brought a woman to Altoona Hospital by car on a July afternoon. She died before a doctor arrived. An undertaking establishment was contacted to retrieve the body. The hospital has learned few details about the woman’s identity or her companions. The man claimed the woman’s name was Mrs Harty, about 30 years old.
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United Press
Altoona
Altoona Hospital
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Today
Radio listings show WJZ at 4 40 p m with Last term Second Half from Lewisohn Stadl ton Concert conducted by Frederick Stock. WEAF airs light opera Beautiful Gala at 9 05 p m. WMAQ Chicago broadcasts 9 11 0 p m featuring WMAD Players. WEAR presents Eskimos at 8 p m from WTAM Cleveland with Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.
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Frederick Stock
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Chicago
WMAD
Eskimos
WTAM
Cleveland
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
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