President Coolidge Urges Limitation of Armaments
President Coolidge spoke at a radio event delivering a broad defense of the Associated Press principles and urging world arms limitation. He endorsed a conference to limit military capabilities, support Dawes plan reparations, and promote peace through coordinated action and humanitarian aims.
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Hotel Gratton Fire Damages Willard. No Injuries Reported
A disastrous fire at the Hotel Gratton, formerly the Willard, caused an estimated loss of 000. Seventy guests were in the hotel at the time but no one was injured. The rest of the text promotes pacifist ideals and international law as steps toward lasting world peace.
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Fire damages Hotel Grafton in Baltimore and $50,000 loss
Fire at the Hotel Grafton, formerly Willard, caused about $50,000 in damage. Luther Ford of the B and O reports the blaze started in a Porter’s room above the sixth floor and spread rapidly aided by heavy plaster. Twelve minutes after discovery, five city lines and B and O hoses fought the flames for two hours, with 70 guests evacuated to safety at the Elks Club or Bike Club rooms. No serious injuries reported. roof and top floors severely damaged. building owned by Baltimore and Ohio railroad company, slated for immediate repair.
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Bible Study in State Schools Big Question
The article discusses whether Bible study should be in grade schools and whether reading or teaching should be compulsory. Citing E W Talpenny of the West Virginia Sunday School Council, it notes strong and varied opinions and ongoing public magazine discussion highlighting concern for moral and religious education in American schools.
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Good Housekeeping
Head Of Old Tammany Hall Died Friday
Charley Murphy longtime chief of Tammany Hall New York died Friday at 9 20 am at 505 East Seventh Street after suffering indigestion. He rose well and dined then fell ill and died unexpectedly. Murphy, born June 20 1858 in New York, rose from district leader to head the famous Democratic machine succeeding Richard Crocker.
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Cornwell Dies at Maplehurst Home at 85
John W. Cornwell, 85, died Thursday evening at Maplehurst addition, at the home of his son F A W Cornwell, after illness and old age. Survived by four sons A J Cornwell Knottsville J H Cornwell Gratton M C Cornwell Independence and F A W Cornwell Knotts avenue, and a daughter Nora Walters Knotts avenue. Funeral at 2 30 Saturday from the home with Rev Snyder of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Bhiemont Cemetery.
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Hull Praises Departed Leader At DNC Statement
Washington April 25 Chairman Trull of the Democrat National Committee praised Charles I Murk Murphy as the greatest ender Tammany Hall ever had. He credited Murphy with elevating the organization’s service to the party and New York governance and making Tammany a powerful factor in national politics. Frances Poe, daughter of J Ar and Thur Poe of Haymond, died at City Hospital after emergency surgery. She was born February 14 1918 and is survived by her parents and a brother Edgar. Funeral at Haymond church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev D H Roosecker and Rev Fred S Bishop officiating. Paul Hartman of Palrmont was in Grafton today on business.
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Bandits Rob Payroll Heist At Granite City Bank
In April 25 64 000 dollars in currency was stolen from T D Gradinarott assistant cashier at Granite City National Bank after receiving payroll funds from the St Louis Federal Reserve bank. Shots were fired but no injuries reported. Robbery occurred across from the post office and may have targeted steel company payrolls. Two motor cars were used by the suspects.
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Tax Rates Spark Open Battle Over Mellon Plan
Washington April 25 opening shots fired in tax reduction fight over Mellon income tax cuts. Senator Jones denounced 50 percent cut in maximum gas tax and urged deeper reductions. Smoot defended rates, noting budget deficits but arguing tax cuts will boost revenue long term. Debate lingers as Senate plans readings and amendments with a delayed showdown on the income tax schedule.
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Senator Simmons backs Jones on income tax plan
North Carolina Senator Simmons, ranking Democrat on the finance committee, supports Senator Jones’s substitute income tax schedule. The plan sets a 40 percent surtax on incomes of 500,000 and over, as Democrats push the revised tax method.
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Women Urged Uniform Marriage Laws At Conference
Buffalo April 26 women at the annual conference urged uniform marriage and divorce laws and constitutional amendment to codify them. Marion Griffin of Memphis cited 49 varied laws and warned against undermining the American home. Elizabeth Hauser of Ohio urged a political clean up by women voters with springhousekeeping vigor.
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Postal clerks to receive flat $100 raise
Washington April 25. A joint House and Senate postal employees subcommittee has rejected the Postmaster General Newbery's recommendation and plans to push a flat $100 pay increase for clerks and carrier force. The move signals a standard raise rather than a tiered scale.
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