Conferees on Revenue Bill Disagree Over Key Provisions
Washington May 17 Conferees clash over tax reductions and publicity rules in the revenue bill as Senate and House negotiators debate disclosure of returns and a graduated tax on undistributed corporate profits. Secretary Hoover condemns publicity measures as unfair to small business. both sides seek consensus on rate changes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hoover
House Conserees
Norris
Nebraska
Senate Finance Committee
A Trip to Grafton May 1924 Letter to Editor
Pate recounts a short motorless trip from Cecil to Grafton West Virginia on May 10 1924. The writer describes muddy roads buckboard riding and parking difficulties on Main Street and Bridge Street near South Grafton and West Grafton. The piece reflects local humor and the brisk rural travel of the era.
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Lone Ee
Grapton Grafton
W.va
Editor Sentinel
Holt
Dobhin
Cecil
Grafton
Dobbin
Gratton
South Grafton
Bridge Street
West Gratton
Cather
Gertrude Atherton Faces Franklin Atherton Verdict
Portrait of Gertrude Atherton as cosmopolitan novelist born 1857 in San Francisco. She wrote The Conqueror Black Oxen and California works while living in Paris London Munich and New York. The piece notes her virility as a writer and her appeal in cinema and literature. Readers are invited to send ten names for a Hall of Fame.
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Benjamin
Franklin
Gertrude Franklin Atherton
Richard
Gertrude Atherton
Paris
London
Munich
New York
San Francisco
Trade Franklin Horn
Alexander Hamilton
Arliss
Lov
California
Golden State
Gertrude, Atherton
America
Mitchell Chapple
the Attic
the Sentinel
Tlis Hall of Fame
Grafton Robbery Warning Urges Bright-Eyed Night Watch
A 1924 local note describes a rider losing horse and gear after leaving a rig to transact urgent business. A substantial farmer reports the same daytime theft, urging vigilant officers to work as alert at night as during the day to curb robbery in Grafton.
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Grafton
Farmers Fear for Peaceful Trade in Grafton
A veteran grocer recalls bandits raiding business houses while officers were at rest. He warns that ongoing intimidation blocks farmers from delivering produce, urging residents of Gratton to ensure safe access to markets. The note laments nerves strained by fear and parking rule violations.
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California
Grafton
Washington
Gratton
Kentucky delegation backs McAdoo after unit rule adoption
Lexington May 15 The Kentucky delegation of twenty six to the Democratic national convention was instructed for William Gibbs McAdoo after his supporters forced adoption of the unit rule and the state convention adjourned amid disorder. The body issued a veiled stance on the Ku Klux Klan, affirming opposition to proscribing anyone for race or religion.
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Lexington
Kentucky
William Gibbs McAdoo
Democratic Party
Little Son of Bliss Hoffman Dies at Home
David Jon Hoffman aged one year son of Iriss T. Hoffman died today at his uncle Arthur D. Hoffman’s Walnut Street home after whooping cough and pneumonia. He would have turned one on June 26. His mother died about a year ago and he and his brother Adear Erskin lived with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoffman. Survived by father and brother. Funeral services set for Walnut Street home tomorrow conducted by Rev. F G Radabaugh.
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David Jon Hoffman
Iriss T. Hoffman
Arthur D. Hoffman
Walnut
Adear Erskin
Arthur Hoffman
Walnut Street
F. G. Radabaugh
End of Service for Rev. F. G. Radabaugh
Afternoon service at 1 d élock officiated by Rev. F. G. Radabaugh. Burial planned for Bluemont cemetery.
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D'élock
F. G. Radabaugh
Bluemont Cemetery
Salvation Army Aids ailing man in winter shack
An elderly man in a rickety shack near the railroad received daily care from Salvation Army volunteers as he neared death. After ten days authorities arranged a move to better accommodation, with ongoing support until his passing. The aid mirrored the Good Samaritan spirit, followed by a donations list totaling 876.50 from multiple contributors including Lance, Nuzum, Walden, Moore, Parrish, Holt, Brown, Davis, Lambert, Bush, and Wyckort.
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A. Booser
Salvation Army
Earth
Lance
K. J. Nuzum
C. E
Walden
John Moore
Coral Parrish
Ruth, Cather
James A. Holt
Edna Lee Basket
W. F. Brown
Maude Brown
Mr Davis
Curtis Lambert
J.L. Bush
C. EB. Wyckort
B. P. Redinger
Miss Lydia C Smith Dies in Grafton
Lydia C Smith aged forty eight died of pneumonia at City Hospital in Grafton. She was daughter of Mrs. Amelia C Smith of Knottsville where she resided all her life. She survived by her mother and siblings C Smith W V Smith Mrs Joe Miller. Funeral at 4 oclock tomorrow from C Smith home Woodford addition with Reverend Arbogast to preach. burial in Webster cemetery.
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Grafton
Lydia C. Smith
Miss Smith
Amelia C. Smith
Knottsville
C. Smith
W. C. Smith
Elkins
Joe Miller
Howesville
W. Va
Woodford Addition
Arbogast
Webster
Frank Bowman
Gantown
Repti
Gratton
Lewis Doll
Rhea
Stewart
Indianapolis
Indig
Iw. B. Stewart
Maple Avenue
Ira Eb, Robinson
Isakay
Atha
Delaware
Ohio
X Ginie
Wesleyan University
H. He Holt-wape
Clarksbure
W.mcdaniel
Tara
Clarence Soubart
Ahd
Newton
Ridehour
President Coolidge Suffering From a Slight Cold
President Coolidge canceled all engagements for today and stayed away from his office due to a slight cold. White House physician Brig. Gen. Charles B. Sawyer said he is not confined to bed but will remain at home on medical advice.
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Washington
Coolidge
Ome
Charles’ B. Sawyer
White House
President Coolidge Sidelined By Cold Amid White House Gardnen Party
President Coolidge remains in his room with a cold, hindered by May showers. He stood on the White House lawn for two hours greeting guests at a seasonal garden party, the first time illness kept him from duties. Indiana Republican leaders had came to discuss the state’s political situation.
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Wille House
White House
Coolfire
Tndiana
Washington
Harrison chosen temporary chairman of Democratic convention
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi was unanimously elected temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention to be held in New York next month. The selection comes as the party prepares for the gathering and sets the stage for the nominating process.
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Sen
Pat Harrison
New York
Miss
Court Refuses to Force Doheny Testimony Before Grand Jury
Washington May 17 Special government counsel failed to compel Edward L Doheny Jr to testify before a district grand jury probing naval oil reserve fraud and corruption. Doheny refused to answer about delivering 100000 to Albert Fall in 1921, saying a loan and asserting his constitutional privilege. Justice Hitz dismissed the government motion to compel testimony.
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Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Edward L. Doheny, Jr
Los Angeles
Naval Oil Beases
Joheny
Betiéle
Albert B. Fall
Doheny
Hig
Leasee
Calfornia
Naval Reserve No. 1
Dohenry
Ailée
Tammany to Select Chief Next Week
New York May 17 Members of Tammany Hall are unsettled by Surrogate James A Foley’s decline to lead the organization long led by Charles Murphy. Executive committee meetings are planned for next week to decide a new chief. Foley is confined by a nervous breakdown and advised by family and doctors not to assume the role. Governor Smith expresses disappointment at Foley’s decision. The leading name mentioned is Judge George W Olvany. Ronald Amundsen will fly to the North Pole.
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New York
Tammany Hall
James A. Foley
Charles F. Murphy
Judge Foley
Smith
George W. Olvany
Second Bandit Girl Sentenced to San Quentin
Los Angeles May 17 Pearl Redmond flapper bandit convicted of stealing from a real estate man is sentenced to five years to life in San Quentin. She adds a $15,000 necklace robbery to her criminal record, while Mrs A B Rickenbacker alias Marie Tomblin, formerly Pasadena society, complains of a lost necklace. Jail attendants search her quarters. a hotel fraud arrest is noted. Gladys Briers, sister, visits the jail with her child regarding a string of pennies said to be a gift from the bandit.
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Los Angeles
Pearl Redmond
San Quentin
A. B. Rickenbacker
Marie Tomblin
Gladys Briers
Morgan urges change to West Virginia primary law
Governor Morgan told Huntington Chamber of Commerce that the state law permits ballot debauchery and should be changed. He urged quick enactment of a state law banning deputy sheriffs as mine guards and asked for funds to build a Capitol larger than five million dollars. He cited road and capitol commissions as key achievements of his administration as about six hundred attended.
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Huntington
W. Va
F.F
Huntington Chamber of Serted
West Virginia
Morgan
State Road Commission
Capitol Commission
Elieiiot
Chamber of “Commerce
Young Couple Found Shot to Death Near Hogestown
Harrisburg May 17 reports say Harry Manster president of Marynville high school senior class and Vero Ellen Berger of Hollidaysburg were found shot to death in an automobile near Hogestown. Unclear if murder suicide as no gun was found. bodies located by the girl's uncle George Albright and the boy's father Joseph Ganster after a search from Marysville.
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Harrisburg
Harry Manster
Marynville High School
Here
Vero
Ellenberger
Hollidaysburg
Hogestown
George Albright
Marysville
Street Car Collision in East End Near Lincoln Street
A Blueville street car and a Ford collided on East Lincoln street near nine o’clock last night causing fatal injuries to the Ford driver Bartlett Dunlap. Dunlap, driving toward Blueville, attempted to leave the rail as the car came down the grade but could not clear the track in time leading to the crash.
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Blueville
Lincoln Street
Bartlett Dunlap
Bin
Fragmentary Street Scene Report From Ling shore
A partial excerpt describes a crash near Guleraal and Ake prey by the Ling shore with a radiating impact on a 230 pound subject. The fragment references a Fenderg tid board and a cave in the street as consequences of the smash and bite.
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Ila
Meany Immigration Bill Faces Uncertain White House Fate
Washington May 1 The immigration bill advances through routine legislative steps toward the White House but its final fate rests with President Calvin Coolidge as night falls.
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Whith
Washingtons
Roosevelt Newsboys receive funds from Gov Smith and Bryan
Boston May 16 AP The Roosevelt Newsboys Association reports a contribution from Governor Al Salts of York and William J Bryan to the sea fund aiding Mrs Harding and Laddie Boy. The governor, a former newsboy, sent a note stressing dogs’ appeal and urging support.
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Boston
Mass
Roosevelt Newsboys
al Salts
York
Williamej
Harding
Gov. Smith
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