Harding Inauguration Promises Tax Cuts and Road Bond Opposition
Newly installed Governor W. L. Harding of Sioux City takes the oath in Des Moines and delivers an inaugural urging retention of the primary law, immediate action on road bonds, school training, and tax restraint while opposing new state printers and binders. He presses economy, law enforcement, and a leaner, more readable code of laws.
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Buffalo Bill Dies in Denver at 69? Final Rest
Colonel William Frederick Cody known as Buffalo Bill died at his sister's Denver home. Attending were his wife and daughter from Cody Wyoming. He joked with the physician and asked Elks and Masons take charge of the funeral and urged a final round of high five with family.
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William Frederick Cody
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Cody
Wyo
L. B. Decker
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Tax reform calls for controlled public funding and oversight
The speaker urges tightening taxation by requiring explicit authorization for any money raised and demanding precise budgeting before levies. The aim is to separate powers, review laws creating agencies, and ensure legislative focus on essential reforms rather than volume of bills.
President Wilson Back Home Rule For D C Liquor Law
Washington report says President Wilson may veto the prohibition bill for the District of Columbia unless it allows a wet or dry vote by residents. The measure passes the Senate, with House action expected soon. Wilson’s New Jersey era letter cited as support for local self government. experts doubt national prohibition will be pursued this session.
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Wilson
Thomas B. Shannon
Newark
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United States
Suffragists Picket White House Grounds
Twelve women from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage staged a silent picket at the White House gates in Washington on January 11. Dressed in white, purple, and yellow, they held banners reading Mr President what will you do for woman suffrage as police watched without action.
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Life Term For Hinterliter In Ratcliffe Death
Olney IL January 11 Roy Hinderitter was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Ratcliffe last July. Judge Miller sentenced him to life imprisonment and commented on the publicity serving as a warning to local youths. The court overruled motions for a new trial and for arrest of judgment.
Banker Janilo-John Wools Named VP at Peoples Bank
Detroit official Janilo-John Wools, vice president of First and Old Detroit Nations Bank, has been elected a directed end pebige vice president of the Peoples Bank amid a reshuffle in the CAES banking community.
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