Bad News for Business on Excess Profits Tax Repeal
Wednesday's Daily warns that the Senate finance committee favors delaying the repeal of the excess profits tax until January 1 next year while also repealing the capital stock tax and raising the corporate tax. The piece argues the tax harms expansion, hits small investors, and urges immediate repeal to restore normal business conditions and revenue balance.
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Mellon
Age of Selfler
Esonate Finance Committee
Wis
Senate
Finance
Busines
Congress
District attorney condemns graft in Arbuckle case in San Francisco
The San Francisco district attorney asserts that wealth and influence should not shield the accused in graft cases and pledges to treat the Arbuckle situation like other gangster cases. He notes a long history of corrupt practices, Barbary Coast crime, and intimidation that have undermined justice.
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San Francisco
Arbuckle
Wilh
Bar of Justice
New York
Francisco
Poli Ns
Public interest tests justice in Arbuckle case
The motion picture industry faces scrutiny as Arbuckle’s guilt or innocence is pursued. Public sentiment demands a fair trial and accountability, regardless of industry influence. Authorities warn against bias, noting witnesses may have altered statements and denouncing corruption within entertainment circles. Development ahead is possible.
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Arbuckle
Ministers Should Embrace Vital Church, Says Dr Thomas
Rev Dr J S Ladd Thomas of Chicago told the Ecumenical Methodist Conference in London that modern ministers are trained as salesmen not apostles and that a narrow focus on revenue dulls public interest in institutional religion. He urged revitalizing the church to assert God’s authority, restore confidence in Christ, and emphasize individual faith along with social mission.
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London
Ladd Thomas
Chicago
Thomas
Mull
God
Christ
Harper dairy cows tested TB free announcement
M A Harper reports all cows tested for tuberculosis are free of disease. Patron notice from Harper's Datry with phone 494 dated June 22, 1910.
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M. A. Harper
Harper's
Cold Air From a Well Surprises Newark neighborhood
An arte elangel from a well once dry now emits a strong chilly, dry air stream into Mrs. Jacob Lowenstein’s property in Newark. The device cools her refrigerator, dries laundry, and lowers indoor temperatures while neighbors report it outperforms electric fans. engineers cannot explain the constant 79 foot shaft’s air flow.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Jacob Lowenstein
South Sea Mystery Reveals The Builders Of Megalithic Isles
A British Museum representative investigates Easter Island megaliths and Rapa fortifications, arguing a white Aryan race built the South Seas monuments before mixing with darker Indonesian peoples to form today’s Polynesian stock. The theory, while debated, remains unproven among Polynesian scholars.
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Associated Press
Papeete
Tahiti
South Seas
British Museum
Easter Island
Rapa
Easter Isand
MacMillan-Brown
New Zealand
Asia
Japanese
Pacific
Ponape
Carolines
South Sea
Indonesia
MaccMillan-Brown
Tom White to fight Bobby Mason in Texas title bout
Arrangements completed for a September 25 finish fight in Nuevo Laredo. Tom White of Texas City and Bobby Mason of San Antonio, both claiming the Texas lightweight championship, will weigh in at 135 pounds. Expected crowd from San Antonio and Laredo, with preliminary bouts including Bat- Uing Hansen and Tony Marie in featherweight class.
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Tom White
Laredo
Texas City
Texas
Bobby Masot
San Antonio
Bull Ring
Nuevo Laredo
White
Mason
Nuevos Laredo
Bat- Uing” Hansen
Wonderman
7Th Infantry
Tony Marie
Fort Sam Houston
City truck license deadlines in Laredo 1921 notice
All trucks doing public hauling in the City of Laredo must have the City license paid before October 1, 1921, at my office in the City Hall. Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
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City of
Laredo
Dramatic Four Horsemen at Rialto Ends Tonight Crowd Draw
Spectacular film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse draws record crowds in three valley counties at Rialto Theater. Prologue dances by Mia. Lowry and Lisandro Forseck receive encore, Spanish song performance by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn praised. Also a public notice of resignation by O N Lightner as secretary of Fraternal Oil Gas and Refining Company.
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Rialto Theater
Vicente Blasco Ibafiez
Mia. Lowry
Lisandro Forseck
Argentina
Travis Bruce Bunn
Pontoon Bridge Rapid Work Replaces Washed Laredo Span
Rapid construction follows last Friday’s flood that washed away the international pontoon bridge between Laredo and its Mexican counterpart. Three shifts work day and night under L. W. Jambers to complete a replacement within a week, with pedestrians using a temporary link in the meantime. Ex service men are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Kiks Club Monday at 8. Also reported are cotton gin totals: 260 bales ginned so far from Webb Zapata and Starr counties, with about sixty more to finish, marking one of the smaller crops in years.
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Laredos
Rio Grande
J. K. Beretta
The
Laredo Bridge Co
Laredo
L. W. Jambers
Laredy
Times
Webb
Zapata
Starr
Starr County
Benefit Baseball Game At Caliche Park Friday
A game of baseball between the American Legion and the Laredos of the Laredo Baseball League will be played at Caliche Park Friday afternoon at 4 30 oclock. The event benefits the Laredo High School Athletic Fund and aims to raise support for a worthy cause, with expected strong local turnout.
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American Legion
Laredos
Laredo Baseball League
Caliche Park
Laredo High School Athletic Fund
Laredo
No Substitute Offered For Diarrhea Remedy
Pharmacists favor Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy when asked for the best treatment for diarrhoea. They report that ninety nine out of a hundred recommend it due to customers' praise and the trust built from dependable results.
Call For Bids On School Fund Depository
Bids received until 10 a m September 21 1921 at the Superintendent s office Central School Building will be opened for depository of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas funds for the term ending August 31 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Central School
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Loss of Mrs. William Gordon Lee noted in Ronceverte
Telegram from Ronceverte Va reports the death of Mrs Ghaskey Jefferies Lee born San Diego Texas December 18 1882 a noted vocalist from Laredo and wife of William Gordon Lee. She died after goitre surgery three months ago survived by husband two children mother and several siblings. Funeral planned in Ronceverte tomorrow.
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Ronceverte
W. Va
William Gordon Lee
Ghaskey Jefferies
Solaredo
John Cantrell Jefferies
Mrs. Lee
Miss Ghaskey Jefferies
San Diego
Texas
Laredo
Farried
W Va
Wiliam Gordon Lee
John C. Jefferies
Hardie H
Clarence
Norris Jefferies
M. J McCarty
Hobart Otts Ostrom
Increase in Attendances at City County Schools in Session
All city county schools in Laredo are in session with rising enrollments. Webb county rural schools have varied start dates. all Webb county schools have teachers. Hold ing Institute, Catholic and private schools report large enrollments with more expected as pupils delay enrollment for a week or two.
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Laredo
Webb County
Holding Institute
17th Infantry Band Concert At Fort McIntosh Tonight
The weekly concert by the 17th Infantry Band runs from 7 to 8 29 this evening at Fort McIntosh. The program includes March New York Hippodrome, Overture Jubilee, Bach selection from The Sultan of Lulu, Mazurka La Czarine, Grand Selection Faust, Waltz Drowsy Head, Berlin Idyll, Canzonetta Herbert and more.
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Fort McIntosh
17Th Infantry
New York Hippodrome
Ade & Walthall
Mazura Russe
la Czarine
Game Grand
Faust
Gounod Waltz
Berlin
Herbert Wts
San Ramon Sporting Club Meeting Tonight at Elks Club
Important business meeting of the San Ramon Sporting Club at the Elks Club this evening at o o'clock, full attendance urged.
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San Ramon Sporting Club
Elks Club
Man Woman Marriage photoplay comes to Royal
A dramatic photoplay billed as a top human interest piece titled Man, Woman, Marriage is headed to the Royal soon. Local notices mention service phone numbers, plumbing contacts, and a band concert at Fort McIntosh with the 11th Infantry Band on Jarvis Plaza.
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the Royal
Juarez Plumbing
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau for New Orleans area notes tonight and Thursday as generally fair. Fort McIntosh observations for the 34 hours ending at 7 am report a maximum of 95 degrees and a minimum of 76, with winds from the southeast and clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleanory
Times
the Telephone Co
Vyonight
Fort Mcintosh
City Marshal Seeks Owning Parties For Lost Items
City Marshal Brennan at City Hall reports an overcoat and seven razors found. Owners may identify and claim by visiting his office and paying the advertisement fee.
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Brennan
Wireless Air Mail Plan For Remote Australia
The Australian postal department will implement wireless and airplane mail service to central north and island regions once overseas materials arrive. Geraldton Derby in West Australia is chosen for the first experiment with long flight stages and risk. Directional wireless stations will maintain constant contact with aircraft as in other Commonwealth services.
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Associated Press
Sydney
New South Wales
Australian Postal Department
Central
Australia
Commonwealth
Geraldton-Derby
West Australia
Ideal Purgative Tablets Offer Gentle Bowels Aid
Chamberlain's Tablets are strong enough for adults and mild for children. They promote an agreeable bowel movement without griping, are easy to take, and pleasant in effect.
Ammunition and supplies ready for hunters at station
A Philadelphia area auto service station advertises ammunition of all kinds and other hunting supplies available for customers. The notice promotes ready stock and service at the station location.
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Philadelphia Battery Station
Hyacinths in the Garden and Indoor Culture
Hyacinths, popular as winter bloomers, grow hardy in the garden like tulips and daffodils. They thrive in rich, well drained soil planted six inches deep and six to eight inches apart. For indoors, allow root growth before light and heat, store in a dark space until vigorous top growth appears. Named hyacinths suit pots and beds, but cheaper bedding varieties also perform well in groups.
Dante Memorial marks Dante's 600th death anniversary
Catholics worldwide observe the 600th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death with school commemorations and papal praise. Pope Benedict lauds Dante as the greatest Christian poet and urges study of The Divine Comedy. Italy funds a Dante edition and Florence Baptistry restoration ahead of the centenary. Towns and scholars renew interest in his works amid national reverence.
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Associated Press
Rome
Dante Alighieri
Benedict
Dante
Christendom
Italy
Florence
Ylenry Irving
Itallans
Old Masonic Hall Slated for Demolition in Winchester
In Winchester Virginia on Sept 14 a two story brick building that once housed President McKinley as a Master Mason during the Civil War while a major in an Ohio regiment is set to be torn down. The site lies in the heart of the retail district to make way for a modern business building.
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Winchester
McKinley
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17Th Infantry Band
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the Times
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