Mellon urges tax reforms to cut estate and surtax
Secretary Mellon told the Mississippi Bankers Association that a lower maximum surtax and possible elimination of the federal estate tax will be recommended to the House Ways and Means Committee next fall. He said reform should raise revenue without hampering business, and call for closing doors to tax avoidance while avoiding overcomplicated laws.
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Jackson
Miss
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Mellon
Misalasippi Bankers’ Association
Congress
Fire destroys coal company homes in Wellsburg area
Fire at the West Virginia and Pittsburgh Coal Company mining settlement north of Wellsburg destroyed three double company houses housing six miners families. Over thirty occupants escaped in night clothing as $400 in currency burned from Jorge Pateo home. Officials suspect incendiary origin as investigators probe the blaze amid unionization tensions. Loss estimated at about $35,000.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
West Virginia and
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Jorge Pateo
Brooke County
Receiver Named for Gold Steamships and Industrials
London May 5 A receiver was appointed for Gold Steamships and Industrials Limited shipbuilders shipowners iron workers with capital 63 000000 pounds.
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London
Lmited
Hipbuilders
French forces face Riffian assault near Fez in Morocco
French aviators report twenty thousand Turk tribesmen mass for attacks at three points along the Fez front. General Colombat’s column clashed with Abd el Krim’s forces near Djebal Bibiani as Lyautey surveys prep for resistance and potential counterattack. French losses total about six. Riffian strength estimated at around ten thousand.
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Abd- EL Krim
Fez
Morocco
Colombat
Djebal
Bibiani
Istill
Marshal Lyautey
Abd-El- Krim
Abd-El-Krim
Djebal Bibiant
STATE SOLONS SPEND BIG SUM TO PAY HELP
Charleston May expenses of the leg islature session which closed April 24 including a four day extension exceeded 1923 and 1921 totals. The budget lists 135 house attaches with clerks stenographers and other aides. Senate attaches numbered 86 with clerks stenographers and pages. Speaker receives 1500. Continued on page six.
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Charleston
Senate
House
Staches
Ogden Appointed to State Penitentiary Board
Margaret Ogden editor of the Hinton Daily News in Hinton was named by Governor Gore to serve as a member of the state penitentiary board. She is a daughter of TL G Ogden, Wheeling publisher, and the appointment was announced in Charleston on May 5 192
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Charleston
Margaret Ogden
Hinton
Huge Coast Guard fleet sails to smash rum row
New York May 5 Twenty one boats of the United States coast guard steamed from Clifton Bay Staten Island to attack rum row along the Atlantic Seaboard by June 1. Six fast cutters led the force, with fifteen smaller craft behind. Secrecy marked the departure as officials pledged stricter measures though no orders to shoot were given. A plan reportedly posts vessels to watch every ship hourly to prevent cargoes, water and provisions from reaching rum runners. Cap Jacobs said over fifty craft would be engaged in the blockade with a major base shuffle preceding the offensive.
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New York
United States Coast Guard
Clifton Bay
Staten Island
Rum Row
Atlantic Seaboard
Seneca
Red Wing
Gresham
Yuma Craw
Manhanttan
Acumet
Jacobs
Coast Guard
New York District
Connecticut
New Jersey
Coast
John I. Brian
Ferew
MONA REGION MINE WORKERS VOTE FOR STRIKE ACTION
In Brussels on May 5 a vote by 18,900 Mona region mine workers showed 97 percent favoring strike if owners reject a wage cut plan. The proposal asks for a five percent reduction now with a second five percent cut planned for June, potentially abandoned if not agreed.
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Brussels
Mona
Destruction in Europe Must End Says Houghton Speech
Ambassador Houghton warned that European reconstruction hinges on lasting peace and American restraint. President Coolidge hopeful amid improving European economy and gold standard shifts. London audience included Britain’s prime minister as Houghton urged goodwill and monetary aid only after peaceful upbuilding, amid rising distrust of Germany and Dawes plan concerns.
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Washington
Houghton
Lonedon
Frrm
Coolidge
Europe
England
Holland
Atlantic
London
Alanson AB. Houghton
Great Britain
Germany
United States
America
Court of St. James
France
Pield Marshal von Hindenburg
Dawes
Hoe
Tilertina
Injury menaces leg after guard duty gunshot
Karl Young sustained a through the right leg gunshot while on guard duty at Wandel Saturday night. He has been in hospital with doctors predicting slim chances of saving the limb as tibia and fibula appear badly splintered. An X ray shows the tibia shattered and bullet fragments lodged in the bones.
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Arl Young
Wondel
U S Seeks Gas Controls At Arms Traffic Conference
Representative Theodore Burton of Ohio told the international conference on arms traffic that the United States will offer constructive suggestions. He highlighted measures to curb poisonous gases to reduce the barbarity of modern warfare.
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Geneva
U. S
International Conference For
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Record-Setting Witness Tally in Wise Murder Trial
Fifty more defense witnesses were summoned in the Martha Wise murder trial, bringing total defense witnesses to 115. Officials say most will serve as character witnesses as the 41 year old mother of four faces a first degree murder charge for poisoning three relatives at Valley City. Jury selection was expected to continue.
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Cmedina
Ohio
Martha Wise
Valley City
Hoson
Marysville Reformatory
Wise
Former Swedish Finances Minister Thorson Dies Today
Stockholm May 5 report: F. V. Thorson former Finances Minister died today. He had been elected to succeed the late Prime Minister Hjalmar Branting as head of the Social Democratic party.
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Stockholm
Sweden
F. V. Thorson
Laie
Hjalmar Branting
Social-Democratic
Grafton Chamber Moves Ahead on Park View River Bridge
The Grafton Chamber of Commerce reports ongoing efforts for a Park View River Bridge. Local business leaders funded a ground survey and anticipate blueprints soon. Three bridge firms plan to submit cost estimates for the most logical, convenient crossing.
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Grafton Chamber of Commerce
Viv
Park View
Chamber of Commerce
Weather note for West Virginia and nearby
Forecast predicts light tonight with heavy frost if skies clear further. Wednesday looks clear as temperatures rise, bringing warm conditions.
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Virginia
Sheep Losses Rise as Hounds Kill Farms in Taylor County
Farmers led by L A Smith complain to the Taylor County court over dog attacks on sheep. Affected flocks total 116 head across eight farms with losses quoted at $470 and lambs valued up to $12.50 each. Smith says fear of dogs hampers protection and urges enforcement actions.
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Turing
L. A. Smith
L.A. Smith
Taylor County
Cn Jrun
Smith
LA. Smith
Irvin Findley
L. Baker
Clyde Lake
L. Clevenger
Ernest Finc
Police expect to arrest man in tipple plot tonight
Wheeling West Virginia May 5 United Mine Workers officials face warrants for violation of the Dayton injunction of 1913 aimed at stopping miner organization in four Panhandle counties. Officials may appear in court with no personal service confirmed. A report claimed Dark Hollow mine miners formed their own group, which local police seek to arrest for instigation. Pittsburgh area reports note resumption talks for the Dark Hollow mine under 1917 scale and 1924 conditions with the Pittsburgh Coal Company.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John L. Lewis
Phil Murray
United Mine War
W. E. Baker
Elking
United States
Lcott Buchwald
Teddy
Rmament
Lee Hall
W. G. Savage
Ohio Miners
William Roy
Frank Lédvinka
Eastern Ohio
Pomeroy
Dark Hollow
United Mines
Frazier
John Doe
Hitch
Pittsburgh
Tew, Pittsburgh, Coal Company
Powis Eroy
Uyder
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Coi
Pitts Concern
Darklow
Salvation Army campaign seeks 2700 in Grafton and Taylor county
The Salvation Army of Grafton launches a campaign to raise 2700 for relief work in Grafton and Taylor county. G T Bartlett of Grafton chairs the appeal as workers will soon call on residents for contributions. The army reports extensive aid last winter and a depleted treasury. In the past year meals 279, garments 914, shoes 153, lodging 107, with 2292 people assisted. Advance donations may be sent to Captain Miller or W Steel, treasurer.
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Salvation Army of
Grafton
Taylor County
G. T. Bartlett
Salvation Army
Captain Miller
W. Steel
First National Bank
Halt Girl's Case Adjourned By Judge Webber
Elyria May 6 Judge A R Webber adjourned the Lucille Jones trial without explanation until 1 pm after jurors were seated Four attorneys from both sides left by automobile for Lorain amid court gossip a juror discussed the case last night First witnesses expected this afternoon as Jones is tried for murder
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Elyria
A. R. Webber
Lucille Jones
Webber
Lorain
Davits
Suspect Murder In Death Of James Bowles
Evansville Indiana May 5 Autopsy to determine if James Bowles died of natural causes or poison was decided by Coroner Max Lowe just before funeral services. Bowles, the sixth family member to die in twenty two months, mostly from liver and stomach trouble. Mrs Bowles, grieving mother, collected 2533 in life insurance. Sue faces financial hardship from funeral costs.
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Evansville
Ind
James Bowles
Max Lowe
Young Bowles
James Arthur
Sue
John W Harr Passes Away in Harmony Grove
John W Harr, a Harmony Grove carpenter and valued craftsman born circa 1853, died of pneumonia at his brother I H Harrs home after a late chill. Survived by one daughter, six siblings, and two sisters, with four children predeceasing him. funeral from Harmony Grove church likely Thursday.
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I. H. Harr
John W. Harr
Harmony Grove
Hart
Survey Scranage
Harr
James Minor
Susan, Harr
Forrest Westerman
Grafton
I. H
J. Minor Harr
G. W. Harr
Bothsville
Charles’ St. Harr
Wendelland
C. L. Reynolds
Flemington
Delle Morrow
Harmony Groy
Virginia Brown
Herbert C. Harr
S. Hibbs
Goff McDonald
T. Reynol
Wesleyan Tackle Weds Morgantown Girl at Jane Lew
Elwyn Comstock of West Virginia Wesleyan married Miss Mary Louise Bennet of Morgantown last Friday at Jane Lew. The couple honeymooned in Michigan and Midwestern cities and will reside after September 1 while he completes his degree.
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Wesleyan
Morgantown
Jane Lew
Buckhannon
W. Va
Elwyn Comstock
Star Takele
West Virginia Wesleyan
Mary Louise Bennet
Comstock
Saginaw
Mich
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Sam
Swedi
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Tipple
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Army
WII
John W.harr
Lulu Harper
Harry 2.Johnson
Hikina
George Tonacon
West Main Street
B. Lodge Ross
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