Bonus bill favored to displace tax reduction in Senate
Washington March 20 reports indicate the soldier bonus bill may take priority in the Senate Finance Committee over the income tax reduction measure. Debate centered on insurance options, cash payments, and costs estimated at about 35 billion dollars for Smoot's plan versus 119 million for the House bill.
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Washington
Ulien
Senate
Ator Watson
Indiana
House
Smoot
Finance Committee
Curtis
Kansas
Coolidge to Confer With Republican House Leaders
President Coolidge to convene members of the Republican steering committee of the House conference for several days to discuss the remaining executive program for the current session. With three major bills disposed of and prospects for passage of the rest, the president believes the House has performed well since November. The tax, bonus, Muscle Shoals and three appropriation measures have been sent to the Senate. immigration action is expected soon.
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Washington
Coolidge
House
Senate
Flashlights of Famous People Elsie Janis in the limelight
A profile of Elsie Janis known as the lady of a million laughs. The piece notes her wartime work for American soldiers, her poetry, and her broad influence from doughboys to royalty. It recalls her White House reception, a fire rescue at her Hudson home, and her enduring appeal.
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Elsie Janis
American Legion
Doughboys
Hisie
Janis
Columbus
Ohio
Lord Pauntleroy
White House
Elsio Janis
Congress
Jboys
Elsie
France
George Cohan
Bowery
Galvation
Bud Reynolds Wintering in Daytona Beach Florida
A local correspondent reports Bud Reynolds and family wintering at Daytona Beach Florida starting January. He sends oranges from Indian River and describes weather fishing and citrus growing notes. The letter criticizes county governance and anticipates attendance at an upcoming board meeting.
Conference to Set Priority of Subjects
A communiqué notes that the December message has not been acted upon. The upcoming conference will focus on agreeing which subject should receive priority.
Harpers Ferry Bridge Free Passage Plan Under Way
A Maryland West Virginia plan seeks joint purchase of the Harpers Ferry bridge to create a free passage. Owners demand 10000 dollars, a price viewed as excessive, with condemnation likely. Mrs John Niland and daughter from East Washington street are in Baltimore on business.
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Baltimore
Maryland
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
John Niland
East Washington Street
Carpentier to Box Gibbons on July Fourth in Michigan City
Georges Carpentier the French boxing idol and Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul have been matched to box here July 4 with Jack Dempsey among the financial backers. The announcement came today in Michigan City Indiana. The event will feature the famed heavyweight clash with Dempsey contributing to the backing group.
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Michigan City
Ind
Georges Carpentier
Creneh
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Tern
Jack Dempsey
Mother Hit By Bullet Meant For Father in Baltimore
In Baltimore a 16 year old, Russell Gibson, shielded his mother Mrs. Gibson from his father James L. Gibson who attacked her with a chair. Russell drew a pistol as his mother stepped in to block the shot, a bullet struck her just below the heart while she fell, and the father was shot twice by the boy in the chaos resulting from the domestic assault.
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Baltimore
Russell Gibson
James L. Gibson
Annie Strabel
Back River District
Goodykoontz Linked to Oil Inquiry Amid Teapot Dome Debates
Washington reports reveal Senate oil committee hearings on Harry F. Sinclair stock transfers to H. F. Daugherty and Will H. Hays to cover 1920 campaign deficits. Former Rep Goodykoontz and Wells Goodylantz issue statements denying or clarifying involvement while Wahlberg and Dowd testify on Sinclair Consolidated Stock losses and Teapot Dome context.
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Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Harry F. Sinclair
H. F. Daugherty
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Treasury
G. D. Wahlberg
Sinclair
Hays
Wahlberg
Hayes
Thomas J. Ryan
New York
Lewis F. Dowd
Goody Koontz
West Virginia
Tra
Bond
Jand
Senate rebuffs House amendment in revenue bill clash
Washington March 20 Senate finance committee rejected the first House amendment to the revenue bill and reinstated Mellon provisions taxing profits on stock dividends once more. The House had favored surtax based profits, rather than the capital gains tax, a move deemed unfair to smaller stockholders. Democratic opposition and La Follette support cloud the fate of Mellon rates amid Republican insurgency.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
la Follette
Wisconsin
McCormick
Ilinois
Mellon
Boy Dies After Drinking Poison Moonshine in McKeesport
Eight year old Joseph Phillips died after consuming moonshine liquor sold from a McKeesport mall. John Milehaski of McKeesport was held on a manslaughter charge by Coroner J. McGregor as county detectives arrested him following the mother’s statement.
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Pittsburgh
John Milehaski
McKeesport
J. McGregor
Joseph Phillips
Joseph
Progress in mine contract talks between WV coal operators and UMWA
In Baltimore last night Northern West Virginia Coal Operators' Association and United Mine Workers resumed talks. Morning and afternoon sessions outlined working conditions section by section and the group said three fourths of the agreement was completed. Wage terms to be discussed after working conditions.
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Baltimore
Mare
West Virginia
Oil Committee Seeks Train Robber for Questioning
Washington reports Al Jennings once famed Oklahoma train robber to be summoned by the oil committee. Senator Walsh indicates Jennings will be questioned over a rumor that Jake Hannon, ex Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma, tried to push an oil deal at the 1920 Chicago convention.
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Washington
al Jennings
Oklahoma
Jennings
Walsh
Jake Hannon
Chicago
Local residents and visitors share brief notes
Walter Shaw visited friends in Georgia last Tuesday. Charley Shaw and B. N. Goff were business visitors in Evansville last Friday. William Johnson of Colebank was in Dent last Saturday. W. H. Hamilton traveled to Grafton on business last Friday. Charley Shaw and family called on friends in Evansville last Saturday. J. N. Forman of Philippi spent Sunday at home. John Turner, recovering in Grafton hospital, is reported to be improving. E. N. Goff was at Austin Saturday shopping and visiting. Dr. White and wife of Evansville are at Wellsburg with Mrs. White’s mother seriously ill. Joel Harshbarger, once paralyzed, is able to move about. Gene Will of Fellowsville was paralyzed on the right side last week and hopes for recovery. G. A. Shaw, H. D. Cornwell, C. C. Knotts, and Oliver Richman were in Grafton last Saturday for shopping and business. Mason Brown made trips to Thornton and his Westerman farm last Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. Smearman of Austin conducted a regular appointment at Otterheim Chapel last Sunday. Bertha Brown of Grafton is visiting Mason Brown.
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Walter Shaw
Charley Shaw
B. N. Goff
Evansville
William Johnson
Colebank
Dent
W. H. Hamilton
Grafton
Philipp
John Tunner
E. N. Gof
Austin
Dr. White
Wellsburg
Mrs. White
Joel Harshbarger
Gene Will
Fellowsville
C. C. Knotts
Oliver Richman
Mason Brown
Thornton
Westerman
Rev. Smearman
Otterheim Chapel
Bertha Brown
Dempsey’s New Program Likely After Negotiations
New York March 20. Jack Dempsey's 1924 plans appear to hinge on talks with California interests. Manager Jack Kearns plans a Los Angeles trip to finalize details and announce a definite program. Rumors point to a potential title bout in the Far East, but Kearns would not elaborate beyond calling it the biggest proposition yet.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
California
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Los Angeles
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Tia Juan
English women seek seats in upper house in UK
London March 20 AP a new bid to admit women to the House of Lords will be introduced in the Commons next week by Liberal MP Frank Worthant Lambeth. The measure has backing from various party members and includes women in their own right within UK governance.
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Perresses
Eng
Land
House OF Lords
London
Frank Wiiant
Lambeth
Commons
Heniiry
Paty
United Kingdom
Court hears lurid testimony in Greer trial case
Fragmentary OCR describes Horace A chauffeur, Greer, Miss Norman and Mrs Purviance in a court setting. Testimony covers drunkenness, a shooting incident, and sequence from a door knock to shots fired. Several witnesses, including Miss Purviance, discuss who fired and the victims, with Objection blocking a key question.
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Dineé
Greer
Alba” Nérmand
Dinex
Miss Normand
Toa Netli
Hilling
Alfe
Shottin
Miss Purviance
Ay Dines
Normand
Purviance
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