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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1924

Page

8

Tax amendments shape Senate debate on public records

The Senate debated tax return transparency with Norrls and McKellar amendments. Norri’s measure requires full public access to tax records and abatement decisions, while McKellar seeks inspection rules, plus tax exclusions for exempt securities. The vote split along Democratic and progressive Republican lines, with further talks on publicity of congressional committee proceedings.

Washington Repubcans Senate Nottis Nebraska Norri McSen Pennessee Hich Norriy Mellon Umitlug Tlong

Notable financier faces ruin after wartime losses

A disordered report describes Steven Hurgh-Sheimia Cowan, a former fortune holder who amassed over $1,000,000 during the war, now facing unsecured debts and bankruptcy. It mentions a confrontation with Stewart, a baronet, and a bizarre incident at his castle amid ongoing losses.

Hurgh Sheimia Cowan Steven Steven Dualsky Stewart, Baronet Elenly Oland

Jury Nears Decision In Six Figure Auto Case

A four state auto collision suit involving Morgan proceeds toward jury deliberations as testimony and financial stakes mount. The plaintiff seeks one hundred thousand dollars in damages while detailed arguments focus on liability and damages across jurisdictions.

Morgan Ansionner

Federal Judge Oversees Daugherty Case Redacted

Fragmentary OCR reads as Federal Judge oversees the Daugherty matter with redacted details. The readable bits point to a legal proceeding involving a named party and official actions, but core facts remain obscured.

Tornado Toll Climbs Across Seven States

The storm leaves 109 dead and $10 million in damage across seven southeastern states including South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Red Cross relief teams deploy as an incomplete survey tallies fatalities and affected areas while windstorm damage remains widespread in isolated regions.

Atlanta North Coral Virginia Southeastern Ameriura Red Croce Superons South Carolina Georgia Alaabama North Carolina Loutisman Arkensag Amelin

No Germans Starving Says Julius Rosenwald

Berlin statement declares no starvation in Germany though misery exists and Berlin’s worst districts are not a8 unding. Rosenwald led a relief effort with $100,000 for General Allen’s campaign to aid starving Germany.

Julius Rosenwald Berlin Germany Chicago New York Tullus Rosenwald Allen

New York Claims Leading Roles in Unlikely Realms

A sensational bulletin by neuropathists declares New York City hosts the world’s largest lunatic community within its five boroughs. They estimate about 400,000 residents to be slightly demented, roughly one in thirty city dwellers.

New York

Delegates Declared for Coolidge in Ohio and Mass

President Coolidge leads in state delegations with 825 pledged delegates announced in Ohio and Massachusetts. Campaign manager William M Butler stated only 650 votes are needed to secure the nomination at the national convention to be held here in June.

Coolidge

Seven Destroyers Joined U S Rum Fleet in Transfer

Washington reports seven destroyers have been transferred from Navy to the Treasury to augment the coast guard rum fleet. The ships named Jouett Patterson Banle Quetin Downes Poulding and Amen were moved at Philadelphia in a Navy Treasury department action.

Washington Philadelphia Navy Treasury Department Coast Guard Rum Navy Department Jouett Pattorson Banle

Public debt slashed one billion last year

Washington reporting from the treasury department states the United States public debt totaled 21,282,717,427 dollars. It declined by 1,000,000,000 dollars during the year as expenditures rose.

Ue. Ss Washington United States Treasury Department Fenort

Committee Votes Down Postal Pay Raise

A committee voted 3 to 7 against a postal salary measure. The rejected bill sought a $400 pay increase for all post office employees and for supervisors, outlining payment procedures and protections.

Aie Sherenko

German Riots Leave Eight Dead Across Nation

Berlin reports describe May Day violence as thousands faced beatings with blackjacks and sabers. Police and militia moved crowds through cities including Koenigberg and Hindenburg, with several workers killed and many injured as the republic asserts control amid mass demonstrations.

Berlin German Milleary Sohde Koenigeburg Prussia Pillitlas Hindenburg Silesia Gera Crhavingen Rijts Gravk Thurhigen CIA Bertin Unter den Linden Kaiser's Palace Germiuin Milliti Lustgarten Galdlers Miliiamen Matenyally

Knutson Acquitted in Virginia Auto Case

Rep Harold Knutson of Roy Minnesota was found not guilty by a Virginia jury after about an hour of deliberation. Co defendant Leroy H Hull, a Washington government clerk, was freed with no testimony completed and no press on the case from the prosecutor.

Washington Harold Knutson Roy Minn Arlington County Virginia Leroy H. Hull Hull

Do Your B. V. Ds Shrink Shrinkage Study Underway

The Washington Department of Commerce launches a broad inquiry into undergarment shrinkage with help from the Bureau of Standards. It aims to determine effects of soap, laundry, washing and pressing on fabric, plus machine tension. The study calls for manufacturers to participate by May 7.

Washington Department of Commerce Bureau of Standards

Night Riders Terrorize New Mexican Towns

In Albuquerque New Mexico the home of Benigno Hernandez collector of Internal Revenue is burned amid night rider terror. Reports say Arriba county sees ongoing violence as another dwelling linked to Cunston is set ablaze and the widow of Cunston postmaster Mrs Tivelo de Vargas is also described as a victim of the same wave of attacks.

el Paso Tex Benigno Hernandez Internal Revenue Albuquerque N. M Cunjilon Arriba County Tivelo de Vargas Cunston Nesnsaing,ly

Britain Sinks Million Tons of War Munitions

Washington reports Britain destroyed about a million tons of ammunition and 170000 tons of poison gas, mostly sunk at sea, while the rest was burned. Trade Commissioner Lyons in Leiden confirmed the action as part of wartime supply reduction.

Britain Washington Department of Commerce Lyons Leiden

Girl 19 With 3 Husbands Is Sentenced

A nineteen year old woman, who had three husbands without divorce, received a term after a state reformatory hearing. One husband died a day after the marriage. The case details note two surviving spouses, with one husband reportedly Hyleg.

Milwaukee Wik Len Filler Wpa Hyleg Giher

Naval Bill Passes Senate Amid Turbulent Debate

A garbled report notes a large naval bill of 275 million dollars advancing in the Senate with Republican and Democratic factions at odds. Amendments added offset costs, while the House prepared to consider the measure amid planned differences and potential adjustments.

Mashington Senate InGiatre

Market Quotations From U S Government Summary April Week

Washington reports weekly market quotations across livestock fruits vegetables dairy and grain. Prices listed include hogs, bulls, yearlings, ewes, potatoes, onions, apples, butter, cheese, and various wheat and corn grades with regional ranges and trends across Chicago Minneapolis St Louis and other markets.

Washington Chicago Texas Florida Northwestern Wisconsin Douhin Dalaies Amarigas Ase Aquaro St. Unwin St. Lola St. Laura St. Levi

Woman Refuses Bonuses Inherits Business by Will

In New York Misa Ethel G Allen, longtime treasurer of the New York Bank Note Co, reportedly refused bonuses from employer George N Kendall. Kendall's will left the business to Allen, valued at about 1 million dollars, with the widow receiving 125 thousand.

New York Misa Ethel G. Allen New York Bank Note Company George N. Kendall Kendall Misa Allon Allon

McGray Enters Cell as Prisoner No 17746 in Atlanta Penitentiary

Warren Ty McCray, labeled as a former Indian executive, became prisoner No. 17746 at the Atlanta federal penitentiary to serve a ten year sentence for a fraud offense after paying a $10,000 fine. The prison gate closed behind him as authorities prepared the transfer.

Atlants Warren Ty McCray Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Kate T. P. Hayes Alga Todlana

Threats Target Governor and Officials Over Hanging

In New Orleans the board of pardons refused clemency for six Tullans condemned for murder during a Dallas Calum robbery. A person named Givetnar Pater received death threats via letters offering money to spare the killers and to target the chief of police if the prisoners were allowed to escape.

New Orleans Board of Pardons Tullans Wut Amyre Dallas Calum Givetnar Pater

Rail crossings to be abolished would cost billions

A railway expert from the American Railway association stated that removing all 250000 grade crossings in the United States would require about 19 billion dollars. He noted that current budgets are insufficient and urged funds from American railroad management to begin eliminations.

Cineygo American Railway Association Ameren’ Railroad ‘ Managemente

New Greek Republic Names First Minister to U S

A fragmentary report indicates Greece has chosen its first minister in the newly proclaimed republic. The name appears as Dr. Palt oroniadli or a close variant, described as the premier or first secretary, with unclear ties to Washington approval. Further details are unreadable due to damaged OCR.

A. S

Wheat Imports Restricted by Presidential Order

The Department of Commerce indicates a Canadian wheat import restriction due to a presidential order. Officials note the action aims to protect domestic supply and price stability amid ongoing trade considerations.

Wrehington Canada Wighea: Ly Cam Tete

Barracks wrecked and equipment removed after preliminary

Damaged report notes barracks were wrecked and records and equipment removed after a preliminary event. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but imply disorder and loss of gear in Kilopiner parish area near Galway. Authorities may investigate the disturbance and assess damages.

Iowa Legislature Reaches Final Stage Of Code Revisions

The fourth revision session recessed after completing statute codification and bill enrollment. Key actions included adopting conference reports on control measures, extending session clock hours to finalize laws, and cataloging code work by a three-lawyer commission. Governor Kendall announced Maytag will direct the budget under new law.

Towa Billa Francia Pibr Senate Board of Control Brookings Era UV G. Whitney J. H. Trewin J. GC. Mahry Francis General Assembly Java Iowa Tenchora Sperintendent of Public Instruction Judiciary Committee Acta E. Frannis Dube Natryction Kendall Fray L. Maytag Newton Wold Fly Maytag Exeau Pall Greeling John Hapimill Hammill Pasuad Prigon Condaros

State Legislature Faces New Budget Law Controversy

The article notes widespread budget legislation activity among forty of forty-eight entites, with debates over how the budget system should track expenditures and authorities. It covers board control proposals, anticipated oversight, and upcoming retirements, noting key figures such as Governor John Wammill, various senators and representatives, and the potential impact on future sessions.

Mtoe Thasa Ropottatia Cnan Alates Elana Wilon Alain Tan Dolawire Dutelier Johnson Ethels Davis Male Jones Molloeget Cohan Jahorton Lucius Newberry Clayton Orion Nonna Trloe Monorn Sentt Worthern John Wawmill Komloll Tabor Loudora

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