Happenings in Brief Across Nations and Economies
A Washington dispatch notes North Dakota manufacturing output rose 15 percent to 40,945,000 as prices climbed in 14 of 20 cities from April 15 to May 15 while others shifted. Other items mention Secretary Wilbur on Arctic explorers, Alaska administration centralization, and various political appointments. Additional entries cover labor, defense muster plans, agricultural wheat forecasts, railroad construction, bank closures, and overseas diplomacy updates shaping 1920s policy.
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Wes
Washington Dispatch
Department of Labor
Washington
Alaska
Work
Interior Department
Michigan
War Department
Coolidge Praised In Norse American Centennial Address
President Calvin Coolidge’s St Paul visit for the Norse American centennial drew large crowds as he lauded Scandinavian immigrants and their descendants for shaping Minnesota. He emphasized religious liberty and constitutional rights as essential to America, while Kellogg and Mrs. Coolidge accompanied him on the trip.
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William D. Mitchell
St. Paul
United States
Dayton
Teaon
Scopes
Coolidge
Washington
Minnesota
Cooldge
Neligious Lberty
Zoe
Flip Aastre
Stermer
Cnidtes
America
Land of the Free
Capitol
Mellon plan proposes 150 percent tax cut in new framework
Washington reports a Treasury drafted plan to Congress would slash the top surtax from 40 percent to 20 percent start relief by increasing exemptions for singles and married filers, repeal gift and inheritance taxes, and rewrite business deduction rules. Sen Smoot predicts a $400 million to $600 million levy cut and a broader tax revision next session.
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Washington
Congress
Logica
Suggessson
Reed Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Senate
Missing after launch fire near Atlantic City moonlight trip
Seven miles from shore the 75 foot launch Crystal burned to the water edge during a Northfield club moonlight excursion. A gasoline tank exploded and many passengers were badly burned.10 men and a woman were rescued by a cutter. more than a dozen injured hospital patients and several missing. Survivors suspect a lighted cigarette caused the blast.
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Burnspaz
Elantic City
Seveh
Atlantic Hospital
Northfield
President Coolidge to Start Vacation June 23
President Coolidge plans a quick departure from the White House in Washington to Swampscott after the June 22 budget meeting. He may leave June 28 or delay if weather stays cool, with two speeches on the program, one on June 22 at the budget meeting and another on July 8 commemorating Washington’s 150th anniversary arrival to lead the Revolutionary army.
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George Washington
Six Chinese Killed Aiding British at Hankow
Rioting on the Butterfield and Swire wharf left six Chinese dead and many wounded as volunteers and sailors from foreign gunboats tried to restore order in Hankow. The mass assault on the British concession followed, with volunteers firing as the situation remained acute.
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Hankow
Butterfield
Swir
Bank President Shot in Sulphur Springs Robbery
A Sulphur Springs bank president was seriously wounded during a holdup by five armed men. The robbers entered the bank, restrained tellers, and attempted to prevent escapes. Investigators seek the gunmen and motive while the wounded official receives care.
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Sulphur Springs, Ark—L
Stout
Sulphur Springs Bank
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