Income Tax Rules for Individuals and Couples 1926
The notice explains who must file returns, the March 16, 1926 deadline, and filing location at the Collector of Internal Revenue in Austin Texas. It outlines tax rates 1.5 percent on the first 4,000 above exemptions, 3 percent on the next 4,000, 5 percent on the balance, and a 10,000 plus surtax. It details exemptions 1,500 for single and 3,500 for married, plus $400 dependents credit. definitions of earned net income and examples under the 1926 act.
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Internal Revenue
First District of Texas
Austin
Texas
Superstition Shapes Bats in Major League Play
The article reports that players like Zach Wheat and Jacques Fournier of the Brooklyn Dodgers buy many bats yearly due to superstition. James Carrig, a sporting goods dealer, explains players believe bats have a quota of hits and discard failures, keeping favored sticks apart and treating them with ritual care.
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Associated Press
New York
James Carrig
Carrig
Creighton University
General the Earl of Cavan retires from British army
In a London despatch the retirement of General the Earl of Cavan is announced. A World War veteran and former Chief of the Imperial Staff, he commanded the British 14th Army Corps for much of the conflict and later directed operations on the Piave front with Italian troops. He married Lady Jean Mulholland in 1922.
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the Earl of Cavan
London
Lord Stanley of
Preston
Canada
India
Piave
British
War Office
Sears
Jean Mulholland
Mary
Ralph Adams Cram Poised as Architect of Rockefeller Church
Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram, famed for Cathedral of St. John the Divine work, is reported to design Rockefeller Church in New York for Pastor Fos Hick. The planned monument will rise on Morningside Heights showcasing his artistic genius.
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Ralph Adams Cram
Christopher Wren
America
Boston
St. John the Divine
Rockefeller
New York
Fos Hick
Morningside Heights
Ralph A. Cram
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas Temporary Administrator
Public probate notice in Webb County Texas names Douglas Pope estate and Bismark Pope as temporary administrator. Court date May 17 1926 at Laredo County Court to contest appointment. otherwise appointment becomes permanent.
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State of
Texas
Douglas Pope
A. Winslow
Webb County
Bismark Pope
Laredo
Saaredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Social Calendar Proceedings at Local Churches
Monday events include the W M of the Methodist Church meeting at 4 PM for Bible Study and St Anne s Society gathering in the hall at 3 PM for an afternoon meeting.
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W. M
Methodist Church
St. Anne’s Society
A Song of Folly and Notices From Laredo
A poem reflects destruction of trees and town change to a bare modern city. Then a stream of social notices lists visits, greetings, and upcoming events from Laredo Texas including Announcements and club meetings at the Heights Civic Club Pan American Round Table and Music and Literature Club with plans for concerts and lectures at the High School Auditorium.
Mrs Coolidge Not Involved In President’s Business Affairs
In his forthcoming book The Mind of the President C Bascon Slemp says Mrs Coolidge avoids business talk with the President. He portrays her as providing a home atmosphere that supports the President’s personality and offers sympathy and affection after a long day. The book, to be published by Doubleday Page, will include extracts from the President’s public utterances.
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Associated Press
New York
Trials in Texas Today Result in Death Sentences
In Dallas two brothers Lidy and Forest Ronin son pleaded guilty to the murder of Oni M. Isbell, a motorcycle officer. They were sentenced to death to be electrocuted April 2 after brief deliberations. Officer Wofford testified Isbell chased a red car when a shot occurred. The brothers also confessed to killing Special Agent H P Delmas in Arkansas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Lidy and Forest
Roninson
Oni M. Isbell
S. A. Robinson
Wofford
Isbell
Arkansas
H. P. Delmas
Kansas City Southern Railway
DeQueen
Ark
Noted Lawyer William Crapp Dies at 95 in New Bedford
The Associated Press reports in New Bedford Mass that renowned lawyer William Crapp died at his home aged 95. He entered Congress in 1875 and served until 1889 and played a key role in developing the local cotton manufacturing industry. He also led the Mint and Pere Marquette railroad at one time.
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Associated Press
New Bedford
Mass
William Crapp
Mint
Pere Marquette Railroad
May Entry Hint as Secretary Davis Considers Pennsylvania Governor Race
Secretary Davis of the labor department may enter the Pennsylvania governor race. He returned from Wilkes-Barre where a delegation asked him to run and he declined to indicate his course.
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Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Labor Department
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Foster plans sweeping cut in government alcohol output
John Foster recently appointed to supervise the alcohol industry nationwide announced a plan to reduce government permit alcohol production from 6,000,000 gallons to 2,000,000 gallons annually. The statement came as New York reports indicate the move aims to curb excess supply and stabilize the market.
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Associated Press
New York
John Foster
Professor Hale Dead In East Texas Rural Work Pioneer
Professor George Hale aged 75 died suddenly at his Nacogdoches home. He was well known for rural educational work in East Texas and his passing was reported on March 1.
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Associated Press
Nacogdoches
Tex
George Hale
East
Texas
English actors drift to colonies to escape high West End rents
London reports that English actors and managers are moving to colonies due to steep theater rents. Owen Nares and wife Marie Polini head to South Africa for an eight month season. Sir Martin Harvey travels to Canada and Dion Boucault leads a large company to Australia with Seymour Hicks and Gertrude Eliott among others already successful there.
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Associated Press
London
Mar
Colonies
West End
Great Britain
Owen Nares
Watch on Liberty Statue a Wrist Band Proposal
Washington March 1 The War Department reviews a New York Swiss immigrant plan to place a watch on the upraised wrist of the Statue of Liberty. General Frank Cheatham will advise the secretary of war, but approval is feared to trigger later complications if the statue’s current attire is altered.
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Associated Press
Washington
New
York, Sons
Liberty
War. Department
Frank Cheatham
Robbers Stage Wall Lineup Heist At Brooklyn Fur Firm
A squad of masked robbers lined up 36 workers against a wall in the Applebaum and Cohn fur dressing shop in Brooklyn and escaped with 50 000 dollars in furs. The same gang reportedly fled with 30 000 dollars worth of siring from Julius Flugman and Bons yesterday, police learned.
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Associated Press
New York
Applebaum and Cohn Fur Dressing Company
Brooklyn
Julius Flugman & Bons
Duncan Man Burned In Bush Hotel Fire Tragedy
Ogden Beard a 22 year old oil company worker was killed in a Bush hotel blaze at Duncan Oklahoma. He slept on the second floor as flames trapped him and the building collapsed. Firemen heard screams but could not reach him. Several guests escaped in night clothes. Origin of fire undetermined.
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Associated Press
Duncan
Okla
Rhdgar Beard
Bush Hotel
Beard
Firefighters Escape Explosion in South Side Frame Building
Twelve firemen battled a blaze in a two story South Side frame building when an explosion blew it apart. One grocer, Mike Castelli, had recently received exterior threats. damage is estimated at $50,000.
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Chicago
Mike Castelli
Spalla and Frattini Turn to Short Stories
Rome reports that heavyweight hopeful Erminio Spalla writes a novelette about an idyllic amorous adventure while Bruno Frattini offers a short story set in darkest Africa both signaling shifts from boxing to prose careers.
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Rome
Erminio Spalla
Bruno Frattini
Spalla
Frattini
Africa
Controversy Over Law Enforcement Winds Up Quieting Public Mind
Fragmentary notes show debates over enforcement and public calm. A secretary declared enforcement would proceed with success, while others urged restraint to soothe tensions and prevent unrest.
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ityAui
Welton
Jurists Debate Reservations Over Court Statutes
The article reports jurists evaluating proposed reservations and their impact on the permanent court of international justice and League of Nations adherence. Experts note unofficial, independent analyses reflect personal views on possible amendments to court statutes.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Duristes
Poy
America
International
League of Nations
Farm Profits Decline as Costs Outpace Prices
The National Industrial Conference Board reports a long term drop in U S farm profits from 1900 to the present as production costs rise faster than market prices. Agricultural imports grow while exports lag, weakening farmers against foreign competition. The average annual return in recent five years was about 600 dollars after basic costs and allowances.
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Associated Press
York
National ‘Industrial. Conference Board
United States
Moody Ill in Austin Assists Rally Draft for Governor Race
Attorney General Moody, confined to his hotel in Austin on March 4 due to influenza, will not attend Tuesday's Georgetown rally where friends say he may be drafted for the governor’s race. He plans to watch developments from his hotel.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Moody
Georgetown
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures
Porter H. Dale United States Senator from Vermont born at Island Pond Vermont 69 years ago today Dr J Ross Stevenson president of Princeton Theological Seminary born Ligonter Pennsylvania 60 years ago today Dr Walter G Cuppinger president of Otterbeing University born Franklin County Pennsylvania 63 years ago today Louis K Anspacher philosopher dramatist and lecturer born in Cincinnati 48 years ago today
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Porter H. Dale
United States
Vermont
Island Pond
J.ross Stevenson
Princeton Theological
Ligonter
Otterbeing University
Franklin County
Louis. K.anspacher
Cincinnati
District budget report shows sharp monthly spending rise
Officials report December district expenditures exceeding the prior month by a substantial margin. The release notes year over year comparisons with notable increases in several departments and programs.
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Associated: Press
Bill Passed House on Railroad Labor Board Settlement
An Associated Press report states that the measure to settle railroad labor disputes passed the House today. The bill would create or empower a labor board to resolve conflicts between railroads and workers.
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Associated. Press
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Hayward
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Asherton
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Pan-American Round Table
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J. J. Richter
Honduras
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