Herrin clashes spark state troops as Klan and sheriff clash
In Williamson county Herrin erupts into gunfire with Klan and anti Klan factions opposing sheriff and deputies. One constable is killed, another wounded, three police officers kidnapped, and five state companies called up to quell violence amid conflicting accounts of who fired first.
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Herrin
Kino
Dry Reldery
Glenn Young
Williamson County
Crif
Marion
Johnston City
Cprterville
Rome Club
A. L. Culberson
Dlinois National Guard
John Layman
Cagle
Jefferson Hotel
Idansmen
Png
Sherif
John Laysman
Taob
Rowe Lab
Woman and Man Slain in Duel in Opelousas La
A gun battle near Pal Stto in Opelousas La left two men dead and wounded two women. Roland W. Clark, aged sixty six, was killed. Wilda, eighteen, injured by a bullet. Laula Meyer, thirty one, a merchant, died in a New Orleans hospital. The incident occurred during a duel involving two men.
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Opelousas
Tax proposal advances in House yes on income taxes
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a tax reform measure aimed at personal income taxes. The plan seeks a 25 percent reduction for eligible individuals and broad tax relief, signaling a major shift in fiscal policy for 1923.
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Washington
Five Men Named in Texas Fraud Grand Jury Indictment
A federal grand jury in Texas charges five men in a fraud scheme involving multiple entities. The defendants named include Guy King, Percy M Ray, and others, with details on alleged roles and connections forming the basis of the indictment.
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Pee Otman
Texas
Aurgeless Cel
Luletinenta
Wery
Be’ Guy ‘King
Ronlk
Gardddr
Sand
Percy’ M
Rayem
Senate Orders Quiz of Naval Oil Lease
Washington. Without a dissenting vote the senate voted its oil committee unlimited authority to pursue its investigation of naval reserve leases. The body authorized recovery of portions of the Elk Hills reserve leased to Standard Oil and near the Edward Doheny property. Senator Reed opened with a prepared address denouncing Secretary Denby, Doheny, and Barry S. Sinelats. The committee abandoned efforts to compel Albert B. Fall to testify, fearing immunity in future proceedings. A telegram defending Denby’s part in the leases was made public on the eve of action on the Robinson resolution urging Denby’s resignation.
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Washington
Senate
Oil Committee
Naval Reserve
Elk Hilla Reserve
Edward L. Doheny
James A. Reed
Missouri
Denby
Mr. Doheny
Barry F. Sinelats
Ita
Albert B. Fall
Silaz Strawn
Atlee Pomerene
Fall
Hobinson
Coolidge
Navy Denby
Danby
Roy D. Chapin
Detroit
President Signs Bill to Cancel Oil Leases
Washington report notes President Coolidge signed the Walsh resolution to nullify the Doheny and Sinclair oil leases amid ongoing senate debate on Secretary Denby removal. The public lands investigation heard Frederick Bonfils testify the Denver Post part owner received 250000 from Harry S Sinclair to settle claims on Teapot Dome. Chicago publisher John Shaffer and others were subpoenaed as witnesses in the inquiry.
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Frederick G. Bonfils
Denver Post
Harry S. Sinclair
Teapot Dome Reserve
John C. Shaffer
Chicago
Chicago Evening Post
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Toda
Bonfils
Chief Justice Taft Ill to Take Complete Rest
Washington reports Chief Justice Taft is resting after an indigestion attack. Under medical guidance by Dr. Clayton, all engagements have been canceled for the near term. Taft remains at Cabot Lodge, confined with a sore throat and full rest prescribed by his physician.
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Taft
Washington
Juatlea Tate
Nis
Pifyslelan
Andoragy Sentenced to Sing Sing for Forgery
A judge ordered Andoragy to Sing Sing prison after a forged book forged by the superintendent was uncovered. The case, tied to New York authorities, highlights a local fraud investigation and ensuing legal action.
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Andoragy
New Yorks
Willam H. Anderson
Faust
Froma
Final Terms HI Tax Bill Voted
Washington reports the final terms of the tax bill moved by the Ways and Means Committee. The measure, passed on party lines, heads to debate over two to three weeks with Republicans for and Democrats split among yes, no, and present votes. The bill includes 25 percent earned income relief, raised brackets, repeal of telegraph and telephone tax, partial admissions repeal, and various excise tax changes.
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Washington
Ways and Means
House
Melton
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Weys and Means
Woodrow Wilson Insurance Details Revealed
The article notes Woodrow Wilson carried life insurance totaling $20,000 with Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Two policies existed, one issued when he was 37 as Princeton professor, another taken in 1800 after he shifted to law and lecturing.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Mutual Life ‘Insurance Company of
Princeton
Alx
Suspect Held After Mail Thefra Charge in Mill Robbery
Chicago notices report Winter Barnes, a repeat offender including a murder conviction, arrested in Gary Indiana in connection with a 2.6 million mill robbery at Union Station. The arrest followed an attempt to kill postal inspectors Robert D Mundell and D. Parcell.
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Chicago
Winlter Barnes
Gary
Ind
Barnes Sas
Postal
Tnspectors
Robert D
Mundelly
D. d. Parcell
Congress backs constitutional amendment on tax exempt notices
A fragment indicates Congress will not oppose a proposed constitutional amendment banning false tax exempt notices. The language is unclear but suggests action to prevent misleading financial claims.
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Washingto Congress
Chief Justice Taft Recovers at Home After Illness
Chief Justice William Taft has recovered from an illness that troubled him after a recent attack of indigestion. He was at his Washington home tending to correspondence and rapid duties during the period, with hopeful signs of a full return.
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Justige' Taft
Washington
Wiliam Taft
Iowa State News Roundup of Farming, Fire, and Policy
Iowa reports show farm values rising with dairy cattle at 960 per head and 68 prior year. Des Moines records 9 days of 100 percent sun. fires total 9 in 1923 at 50 000 loss. Maquoketa name linked to Maquoketa river and Sioux language. New building and sanitation plans loom in Mason City and What Cheer. Des Moines hosts notable officials with state board actions on pollution penalties and stream conservation.
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Indinsola
Marek
William Q. Peterson
Selby
Key B. Gault
Cranton
United States
Iowe
State Board of Health
Lanonl
Fia
Gea Nomes
Ciroproetic Sanitarium
Mason Cly Gre
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Thura
Corn Belt
Towa
Tama County Banke
State Executive Council
State Board of Conservation
Jo Ite
Associates Press
Qwa Ivestock
Charley FP
Sarle
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Union
Federal Labor Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
Standard Rate and
Dats Service
Own Bank Commission
Conrad Dykeman
Brooklyn
Imperial String Potentate
North America
Des Molinos Shriners
Zutells
Hugh J. Harrier
Stotes
Ofeboldt
Sac County
Iowa
U S Government Market Report Week Ending Feb 1
Chicago hog prices top at 7.46 with 7.16 to 7.40 for bulk. Steers range to 7.46, cows and halters 3.06 to 10.75. Feeder steers 4.60 to 8.00, calves 8.60 to 12.50. Lambs 11.76 to 14.16, grain and fruit items listed for New York region and Midwest markets.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Knaneas
City
Louis
Kanang City
Laura
Kansauw City
Minneapolis
Kansan City
Kansas City
Minneapolia
Lowlin
Troue
Actress Found Slain in New York Hotel
Misa Louisa Lawson a 25 year old Texas music student is found murdered in a hotel near Central Park West. She was bound and suffocated. two men ransacked the flat and escaped with jewelry. Lawson, daughter of a Walnut Springs grocer, was linked by friends to wealthy circles and the Duke estate drowning case. She had acted in movies and traveled to country parties.
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New York
Misa Louisa Lawson
Texas
Aona
Seventy Brat Street
Central Park West
Miss Lawson
Walnut Springs
Tex
Greenwich
Conn
Angier B. Duke
Benjamin B. Duke
Clann
Smill Parte
Surplus War Materials Liquidation Nears End
Washington reports the federal liquidation board nears completion of the largest sale in history. Surplus materials and property valued at 3,001,002,762 have been liquidated, with 1,282,402,100 received. Transfers between agencies totaled 857,614,028, while 195,970,144 worth of material was turned to the Agriculture Department for state use.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Gould Estate Faces $200 Million Stock Suit
Executors of George J. Gould’s estate were summoned to defend in New York courts as defendants in a $200,000,000 suit filed by stockholders of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad against the former directors.
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New York
George J. Gould
New York State
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Road
Mrs Wilson Will Stay in Seclusion at Capital
Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of the late president plans no immediate travel after her husband’s death. She will remain in seclusion at the Wilson home located at 2840 8 Street, Washington.
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Mrs. Wilson
Wimbington
Woodrow Wilson
Laano
Washington
Wilson
Strest
Plan to host great men at Monticello yearly
A plan to invite prominent national figures to live at Monticello for a set period each year is being promoted by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. The proposal, aimed at showcasing the historic site in Richmond and Monticello’s legacy, seeks support from national leaders and cultural institutions.
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Monticello
Richmond
Thomas Jefferson
January Postal Income Rises in 50 Cities
Postal receipts in January show a 4.40 percent rise over the previous year in 50 leading cities. Totals across 60 cities reached 20,090,887 dollars, reflecting stronger mail traffic and revenue for the department.
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Washington
Mother! Chronic complaining doesn't soften a hard jot
A terse commentary notes that persistent grumbling fails to ease strict records or sharpen tough tasks, suggesting complaints do not alter the nature of demanding work. It frames complaint as ineffective in addressing serious matters.
Dandelion Butter Color Mystery Baffles Thriving Town
A quirky local note hints at a public debate over a new decorative paint shade named Dandelion Butter Color. Residents hear tales of curious testing and speculate on its use in storefronts and streets. Officials urge patience as color trials continue.
Doctor Pierce’s vegetable medicines gain trust nationwide
Readers embrace Doctor Pierce's remedies as pure and proven for over fifty years, claimed to be created by R V Pierce M D from healthful herbs and roots. The Buffalo physician advertises Temitation, Goldin Medical Discovery, and Dr Pierce's Favorite Preservation as tonics and health aids. Trial samples offered by mail through Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo.
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Plerea
R. Vi Pierce
Indians. Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Piores
Pierce
Hotal
Buffato
Noy
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