Washington House eyes sales tax on luxury goods
A Washington committee aims to levy a 3 percent sales tax on high priced wearables including fur, silk, shirts, ties, and jewelry as part of a broader revenue bill. The panel may repeal the luxury tax and adjust income exemptions while delaying final action until a Monday caucus led by Fordney.
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Florence Turner Gagged and Robbed on Hampstead Heath
Special Cable Disptch reports actress Florence Turner arrived from America eight weeks ago found bound and gagged on Hampstead Heath. She revived and said she was attacked and robbed of jewelry and money totaling four dollars. Police are searching for the assailant.
Boy Shot in Mouth by Pal Near Sloan
Two boys out hooting near Sloan Iowa on a Friday evening when Leland Richards, 11, fired a double barreled shotgun at Jack Mc Comas, 15, wounding him in the mouth. Authorities delayed arrest pending details as the incident unfolds. Mc Comas did not carry a gun.
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League to Live and End Europe Fusses After All
Diplomatic circles report that Lloyd George and Briand may skip the Wellington conference amid questions over the Silesian fate and League of Nations revival. Observers say France's victory claim is hollow as Italy Britain and Japan push decision making, while Harvey’s late visit hints at unresolved paths forward.
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Entente breakdown deepens with Lloyd George Pirland deadlock
London dispatch reports a complete breakdown among entente correllate in diplomatic circles. The supreme council deadlock delays League of Nations plans to act on Upper Silesia. Ambassador Harvey signals U S noninvolvement, leaving Europe to resolve disputes.
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Deputy Sheriff Probes Madamlynne In Cell In Kennedy Case
Los Angeles August 12. Mrs Madison Donna Conner Obencham is the subject of a four hour conference with Deputy Sheriff J L D Fox in a jail cell as investigators pursue the Kennedy murder case. District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine says a gun found near Santa Monica is tied to the shooting and plans to send investigators to Chicago and Evanston to deepen the life histories of involved persons.
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Wood Awaits Release From Pennsylvania University
Major General Wood is set to be named governor general of the Philippine Islands by President Harding upon the University of Pennsylvania releasing him from his promise to become provost. The announcement is expected soon.
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Harding Weighs Changes To Day Law Program
Washington Aug. 13. President Harding and his cabinet consider reforming the day law enforcement as mounting complaints show provisions of the prohibition law conflict. The administration may propose changes once court decisions settle the issues.
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Farm Hand Killed When Auto Overturned Near Alta
Chester Hostetler a 38 year old farm hand was found dead on a road five miles south of Alta Iowa at 7 pm Thursday after his car overturned and pinned him beneath the heat. He had been returning from the Youngstrom brothers farm south of Storm Lake to the Hickingworth farm where he was employed.
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Brown to Begin Russian Relief
Walter Lyman Brown European director of the American relief administration received Washington authorization to negotiate with Maxim Litvinoff of Soviet Russia for an aid agreement to famine districts. He aims to confer this evening, as reports from Reval note Western pressure to free prisoners and ensure relief reaches all in need rather than the regime’s control.
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Moscow
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Harding Townsend confer on railroad relief measure
President Harding and Senator Townsend of Michigan held talks on the railroad relief bill as Congress nears adjournment August 20. Harding pressed for an early decision and favored a swift vote on the measure.
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Harding Attends Vaudeville Theater in Washington
President Harding visited Keith's theater in Washington Friday night staying in the box once used by Woodrow Wilson. He enjoyed the vaudeville program, marking his first such outing since taking office, amid a flood of fines reported during Wilson’s eight years in the presidency.
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Pretty Girl Refuses To Kiss Pershing at Fort Snelling
St Paul Minnesota August 13 Special Miss Margaret Davis, a pretty girl, presented Gen John J Pershing with a bouquet after he addressed 600 prospective guard officers at Fort Snelling. Pershing said I salute you as the French generals do with a kiss but Miss Davis blushed and drew her hand away saying there are too many movie cameras on us.
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President Extends No Congratulations To the Newlyweds
Dr. George T. Harding, father of the president, wed Miss Alice Stephens on Thursday. Vice President Coolidge sent congratulations. The White House gave no word from the president and Warren was neither informed nor contacted. The Marion Star reported the marriage via Universal Service. A separate item notes the French state railway using mobilized war dogs to guard goods in transit.
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Dressmakers Name Gowns With Odd Labels In New York
Fashionable New York dressmakers label gowns with quirky names as a sales gimmick. A suit for 11,306 dollars was filed by a firm accusing a wealthy man’s wife of clothing bought but allegedly unwarded. The Hamburg Nachrichten opposes David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany citing his pro war stance. How would Gene Debs Sult.
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Young Manchester Girl Forms Own Motion Picture Company
A Manchester girl earns enough from Stock Market play last month to realize her dream of starting a motion picture company. She will appear in some of her own films, according to the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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Opurgin Tied to Million Dollar Drug Smuggling Plot
Chicago reports federal agents believe Opurgin head of the Michigan Avenue Bank and Trust Company was involved in a $1,000,000 conspiracy to smuggle opium cocaine and other narcotics into the United States. Safety deposit vaults were used as a storehouse and Roscoe Andrews cites Mexico connections. Spurgin is indicted for liquor at the bank and sought for bank wrecking. he is believed to be in Mexico.
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Hazlett Kidnapped in Shenandoah Iowa by Mob
Shenandoah Iowa August 1 The American Legion mob abducted socialists Ida Crouch Hazlett and forced her into a car after she spoke in town Hazlett demanded police protection but was refused by Mayor George Warner according to local socialist leaders The incident ended with Hazlett being driven 20 miles away and then returned to the town.
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Blue Law For Girls Herrick's Demand
Washington reports Representative Herrick of Oklahoma introduced a blue law in the House to bar girls from movies and stage venues. The bill targets beauty contests run by newspapers and film groups, with Herrick arguing it will keep women at home to sustain family life and curb immigration-driven cultural shifts.
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Davison Tumor Found at Brain Base in Oper
New York Aug 13 Dr Frederick Tilney said financier H P Davison's operation failed due to a tumor at the base of the brain. Excessive bleeding prevented removal today though Davison is not in immediate danger. A second operation may be scheduled later with Dr Howald assisting.
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All Chicago Salons Sued as Moonshine Sells Citywide
Chicago August 18 Special Assistant District Attorney Merensky told Judge Landis he has evidence that every saloon in Chicago sells whisky or moonshine. He asked for temporary injunctions and the judge granted closures for seven saloons.
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Joseph J. Merensky
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Come upstairs tea visit with daughter at gran ny
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mother insisting her daughter join her upstairs for tea and washing hands, while the child resists and pleads to stay. The scene hints at family dynamics and obedience in a domestic setting.
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Chicago Banker Jailed As Alleged Brains Of Postal Thieves
John W. Worthington president of the Central Securities Company of Chicago has been arrested by federal authorities charged as the brains of a nationwide gang behind major mail and bank robberies. His firm allegedly helped dispose of stolen securities including altered sherry bonds to render them saleable. Worthington has prior links to shady stock dealings.
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Yosemite Holdup At Tenaya Lake Lodge Sparks Chase
In Yosemite California two unknown robbers held up the Tenaya Lake lodge cashier taking 150 dollars before fleeing. Guests and staff pursued them and a lodge employee suffered slight knife injuries in a clash with the younger robber.
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Railroad question still biggest issue
Washington reports say needs of the railroads for early financial relief hinge on the war finance corporation funding bill. President Harding conferred with Director General Davis and Eugene Moyer Jr. of the WFC and Senate members at the White House on possible passage before the recess, with another conference planned for tomorrow.
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Hungary Notified of U S Peace Move
Budapest reports the Hungarian government received a note from the United States transmitting the July resolution on peace with Austria and Hungary. The note states that adherence to the resolution principles could start immediate negotiations for peace.
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Spurgin Eludes Pursuers Amid Bank Wrecker Search
Detectives said the Bourwin case remains cold as tips of Warren C. Bour win, a $1,000,000 defaulter of the Michigan Avenue Trust, fail to yield arrests. Reports of him in Chihuahua City were unconfirmed and a Colorado hideout was the latest lead. Bank reorganization moves forward.
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Ireland rejects peace terms from Lloyd George
Special cables report De Valera and Sinn Fein demand full Irish independence with international guarantees of integrity and neutrality. London press notes Sinn Fein reply deemed a rejection of Lloyd George peace terms, alarming moderates as negotiations face strain and possible Commons debate.
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Premier George Arrives in London Amid Irish Question Focus
London reporters note Premier George landed Friday to a cheering crowd and refused to speak. He plans swift action on the Irish question, meeting Viceroy Fitzalan and General Mac ready regarding De Valera’s note, ahead of a full dress meeting Saturday.
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Geraldine Farrar to Tour West With Scotti
New York reports say opera soprano Geraldine Farrar will join Metropolitan Opera baritone Antonio Scotti on a Pacific coast tour this fall. The pair will perform in California Oregon and Washington before Farrar returns to Metropolitan engagements. Farrar’s estranged husband Lou Tellegen remains in the spotlight as legal actions continue.
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Katherine Blythe Weds Capt Pratt in New York
Former Mrs. John Barrymore Katherine Blythe married Capt. Alexander Dallas Bache Pratt in New York on Friday. Guests included Ethel Barrymore. The report weaves in political and Prohibition era commentary and mentions cross-border currency flows with oblique notes on U S Mexico relations.
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