Decentralization plan eyed for internal revenue HQ
The Treasury plans a four city experiment to shift workload for tax returns from Washington to Pacific coast offices in Portland Los Angeles Tacoma and San Francisco within a month. Secretary Mellon says most returns cannot be audited closed in district offices and notes central coordination remains essential for uniform law interpretation. Assistant Secretary Dover’s coast trip is for general customs service inspection, not decentralization. Larger claims would still go to Washington for final adjustment.
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Dover
Pacific Coast
Customs’ Service
Mellon
Washington
Newberry Case Dominates Senate Row and Proposals
Congress debate over the Newberry case spills into a noisy Senate session as McKellar and Townsend clash over campaign finance comments. Wing suggests letting states control elections while McKellar questions Michigan voters. Frear introduces expense filing bill. Pomerene pushes a new corrupt practices act to replace the struck down law.
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Ue Newberry
Congress
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Senator Townsend
Michigan
Robinson
Arkansas
Townsend
Newberry
Wing
Utah
United States
Frear
Rep. Wis
House
Daugherty
Supreme Court
Pomerene
Navy plans 213 aircraft for fleet defense in coming year
Rear Admiral Moffatt announces Senate naval committee plan to equip 18 battleships and supporting ships with 213 airplanes including 86 fighters 46 observation planes 27 spotters 36 torpedo or bombing planes and four kite balloons. Catapult launchers will enable operations in heavy seas and ten new scout cruisers will add two catapults each. The program frames air defense as essential defensive measures against enemy air attacks.
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Senate“Naval Committee
Moffatt
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Paty
Department
Prosecution of War Contract Frauds Pushes $500 Call
Attorney General Daugherty seeks a $500 appropriation to fund a vigorous prosecution of war contract frauds. Henry L. Stimson will serve as chief prosecutor with a cap on lawyer salaries. The plan targets contractors who plundered the government, with potential recoveries running into hundreds of millions, while the War department tackles thousands of ongoing cases and estimates five years to complete.
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Dangherty
Daugherty
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Afr
Haugherty
Department
Department of Justice
War Department
Lincoln Motor Company
Detroit
Department of Wartime
Congress
Better Roads Factors Affecting Grading Costs
A United States Department of Agriculture report analyzes 1 350 miles of federal roads and 24 500 000 yards of earth to show how grading costs vary by region. It cites per cubic yard averages from 0 35 to 1 33 across eight regions, with a national average of 0 56. Factors include volume per mile, old road rebuilds, soil type, climate, contract time limits, and detour costs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Public Roads
New England
Middle Atlantic
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Pacific States
Price Trend From 1917 to 1921 and State Participation
The text tracks a price rise from 0.49 in Q1 1917 to 0.67 in Q4 1919 and a fall to 0.24 in Q3 1921. It notes the later figure might be higher if all states had implemented the work in that quarter, indicating uneven state involvement over time.
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Ually
Five Big Questions on County Roads and Tourism
A reflective survey asks if local roads meet standards for resident pride and tourist ease. It questions road width, clear right-hand travel guides for visitors, all-year usability, and the likelihood of drawing travelers back through quality infrastructure.
Kentucky to Build Roads Bond Vote Approved
Kentucky approves a 30 million dollar state road bond plan by a 63 to 14 vote in the house. The measure goes to voters next November with funds slated for five years use. Revenue pledged includes a gasoline tax a license tax and a three cent road tax to retire the debt.
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Kentucky
Kentucky House of Representatives
Instrument Aims to Measure Road Bed Thickness
The bureau of public roads has perfected an ingenious device to learn what thickness of roadbed should be built for heavy or light traffic on different surfaces. The new instrument is one of several developed to study under roads and subsoil behavior as a vehicle trace passes over the surface.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Source of Much Trouble on Roads Drainage
A common source of trouble to improved roads is the problem of poor drainage or complete lack of drainage.
Satank Dies On Trail After Defiant Charge
Satank also known as Setangya Sitting Bear, Kiowa chief and medicine man, led the Kaitsenko. He freed his guard, killed one, then fell wounded and died after a bold death song. His death occurred as soldiers moved him to Texas for trial in 1871.
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Satank
Klowes
Setangya
Sitting Bear
Kaitsenko
Texas
Satanta
Big Tree
Fort Sill
General Sherman
Sherman
Captain Jack the Martyr of the Modocs
A recounting of Captain Jack Kintpuash facing execution at Fort Klamath Ore with his defense, a minister’s comfort, and lingering questions about why white law framed him a murderer. The piece notes the Modoc war toll, betrayals, and the clash of justice between native leaders and white authorities.
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Fort Klamiah
Ore
Jack
Captain Jack
United States
General Canby
Doctor Thames
Ben Wright
Peace Commissioners
The Church Debate Over Obedience Sparks Humor
A Victorian dialogue contrasts a wife’s pledge with losing the church sanctioned joke in marriage. Samuel counters by lamenting the loss, while Birmingham Mercury notes the exchange as a moral quip on marital vows. An advertisement touts Coticura Talcum Powder as a versatile, scented cosmetic product as part of a toilet trio.
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Samuel
Birmingham
Eng
Mercury
Old Graves Found in Ireland by Plowing Farmer
A Camaghly farmer near Pom ersy Ireland uncovered two graves at opposite field corners while plowing a geld. Six men removed the stone slabs. one grave held a well preserved clay pot and the graves were lined with one piece slabs. Sightseers flock to the site amid belief the graves date to the sixteenth century.
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Ireland
Camaghly
Pomersy
Allen's Foot Ease ad and quote on hard-hearted men
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease antisep tic powder to ease tight shoes and foot pain by shaking into shoes or foot baths, claiming instant relief for corns bunions and blisters. The piece adds a quotation about men liking praise once they have met expectations and describes hard-hearted people as the last to believe it.
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Allen's
Allen
Youthful Club President Questions Hickey Membership
A debate within the Oriole Sporting Club surfaces over Hickey’s proposed membership. Jimmie recalls an incident while picking apples when Hickey allegedly hid his bag, raising concerns about trust. Chorus of members supports caution, fearing a crook would tarnish the club and the Orioles’ reputation.
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Oriole Sporting Club
Aushoiy
Hickey
Jimmie
Orioles
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Elmo Scott Watson
Righe
Western
Newapa
Modocs
HIEY
Kintpuash
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Fresno
Blas
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niapare Falls
Toronto
Hudson River
New York City
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Cosmopolitan Tours Company
Traction Bldg
Cincinnati, O
Cem
Sereno Honey
Ant
Canada
Western Canada
A. E. Pilkey
Fifth St
Des Moines
Iowa
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