President Eyes Sales Tax for Ex-Service Bonus Funding
President Harding informs Congress a general sales tax is the only feasible method to fund the adjusted compensation for ex-service men, proposing postponement of bonus legislation and noting limited Republican support for a sales tax in the House. He urges raising revenues now, delaying full payments, and avoiding treasury burdens while balancing wartime urgency with fiscal stability.
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Tdato
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Ford Won't Alter His Offer On Muscle Shoals
WW. B. Mayo, chief engineer for Henry Ford, told the House Military Committee that Ford would not modify his process for the government purchase of properties at Muscle Shoals Alabama.
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WW. B. Mayo
Henry Ford
House Military Committee
Detroit
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Considerable Confusion at Popes Coronation
Rome February 13 crowds filled San Pietro piazza for the coronation of the pontiff. Bersaglieri with feathered helmets sealed entry while Royal Piedmont cavalry formed an impressive view. Ticket scarcity and fake passes caused a rush and minor injuries as palisades toppled. The pope led the sacred rite amid crowd pressure and moments of solemn prayer.
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Collins decrees amnesty in Ireland after peace treaty
Dublin February 13 Michael Collins head of the Irish Provisional government issues a general amnesty decree. It covers acts in the recent hostilities and applies to naval, military, police and civil services of the British government and others who acted against the Irish people in the last eight years. Full legal protection will be provided against violence or injury.
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Great Britain
Pope Receives Dougherty in Private Audience
Pope Pius in private audience with Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia expresses cordial greetings and regrets that American electors could not reach Rome in June to choose a new pope. In Chicago railroad workers and miners plan a joint meeting February 21, announced by John L. Lewis.
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United Mine Workers of America
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Harding Opposes Taxes for Soldier Bonus Debate
Washington reports President Harding remains opposed to enacting special taxes to finance the soldiers bonus or reinstating repealed taxes. House and Senate finance discussions split between tax plans and treasury notes proposals. Senator King decries the approach as pitiful, while supporters cite precedent and the need to fund veterans' benefits.
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Fall insists he will not resign from Interior
Washington reports Albert B. Fall secretary of the interior states he has not resigned nor been urged to sign a resignation and has no intention of resigning, denying a published story that he plans to leave the cabinet amid criticism of current administration policies.
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Judge Landis Tilts LId to Bischoff Cache
Chicago dated report on Judge Landis pressuring Raymond J. Bischoff and associates over $5,000,000 in assets after a receiver was named. Six safety deposit boxes found may reveal the money’s fate as relatives face restraining orders while Bischoff and family members testify amid a four‑ring probe into a failed Denver trust scheme and the son’s schemes.
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Porter Wreck Cases Dropped in Indiana Court
In Valparaiso Indiana February 14 the Porter Ind train wreck cases against Engineer Long and Fireman Block were dismissed in the superior court for failure to obtain material witnesses. Despite two special efforts to secure the freight crew testimony, the incidents involved the Michigan Central and New York Central trains colliding last February, leaving 42 people dead.
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Pittsburg Woman Shot by Husband in Burglary Night
In Pittsburgh, Catherine Flannery, 25, a member of a prominent family, was killed in her apartment where she lived with husband J J Flannery and two children. Flannery claimed he heard a possible burglar enter, prepared for defense, and accidentally shot his wife while investigating the disturbance. Police questioned him as the investigation began.
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Bollywood, Wl Feb Feature and Local Primary
A fragmented clipping references Bollywood coverage and a California primary in the Hollywood area. It mentions suburb names, possible upset outcomes, and electoral notes, with sparse readable details and unclear dates.
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World Court Opens at The Hague Peace Palace
The permanent court of international justice began its inaugural session at The Hague in the Peace Palace. Judge rosters include John Basset Moore for the United States and delegates from 14 nations. The court, modeled after Rome’s praetors, aims to interpret international law and craft new laws as needed.
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