Reduction of Taxes Takes Lead In Coolidge Address
President Coolidge urged rapid tax reduction as a priority over other legislation in his first Congress message. He said the country wants tax relief now and that Congress should act immediately on lowering rates and related fiscal policies. The speech outlined positions on tariffs, freight rates, and railroad consolidation while signaling a possible presidential bid by supporters.
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Irene Castle Marries Third Time in Secret Chicago Ceremony
Dancer Irene Castle weds Frederick McLaughlin in Chicago and begins a honeymoon tour possibly to China. This marks her third marriage following the death of Captain Vernon Castle in World War I and a Paris divorce from Captain Robert Treman. The groom, a former major and polo player, is described as a wealthy coffee man.
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Frederick McLaughlin
China
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Famaue Danver
Robert Treman
Ithaca
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Message Heard by Congress Largely in Silence
Washington reports reaction to President Coolidge's message was tepid with many members silent. Democrats applauded only on the world court while Republicans offered little. The text notes support for debt cancellation and parties show uneven response as weather forecasts mention frosty northeast and warmer trends in West Texas.
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Coohage Pays High Tribute to Harding in First Message
President Coolidge opens Congress with a tribute to Warren G. Harding. He recalls Harding's humanity and greatness, notes the nation has lost a leader, and pledges to continue the burdens and principles Harding supported.
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Trade revival forecasted before the new year ends
Cleveland banker Colonel Ayers predicts a slight trade dip to end 1923 with a gradual pull toward a buyers’ market in 1924. He cites slower production, rising efficiency, modest unemployment, and lower building costs while iron and steel stay active and water shipping holds near 1923 levels.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Colmnel Leonard
United States
Cleveland Trust Company
Ayers
Lagos
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Tax Reduction Bill For House Consideration
Representative Green of Iowa to introduce a bill reducing income taxes on earned incomes after the President's message. Mellon program cited. House leaders say tax cuts will have a leading place in the agenda.
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Mellon
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Iowa
President Coolidge Addresses Congress Heard in Mexia
In Mexia a crowd gathered at Cox Forrest Drug Store to hear President Coolidge address Congress by radio. The speech ran from 11 30 to 12 30 Texas time with enthusiastic applause and reports say about 7 000 words and multiple topics including foreign policy tax reduction and prohibition. In Dallas delegates at the Farm Labor Union convention prepared to consider recommendations but showed little chance of announcing candidates.
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Calvin Coolidge
Congress
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Sherman
Texas
Mexia Daily News
Dallas
Farm Labor Union Convention
Frank Hitchcock Wins Big in Derby Candidate Rally
Derby resident Frank Hitchcock, linked to the Johnson Calvary line, appears as a strong winner in a political campaign report. The piece references past campaigns and hints at national leadership themes without clear dates or roles.
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Derby
Conference football title to be settled by vote at meeting
The article states the annual VAP ESRESS meeting will decide the conference football title. Southern Methodist University and Texas both claim the title after each lost once this season. SMU has five conference games won while Texas has two.
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Metation
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Texas
Methodist Bishop Dies In Harness
In Little Rock Arkansas Bishop James Atking collapsed while presiding over services. The Rev. Reid of Canyon City was present and reported the death occurred during a congressional or church meeting. The incident marks the end of a long career in Methodist leadership.
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Conti Reports Railroads Editing First Nine Months
Ingeon December 6 ALF notes railroads handled more editing in the first nine months of this year than previously. S Watson announces additional street developments.
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Watson
French Flyer Vexanet Says Death Was His Fate
George Vexanet a former French ace sentenced to life for the murder of his fiancee Miss Gabriele Jere Floqpiet told reporters justice was not served and that he deserved death He said he would have preferred the chair and expected no appeal from the verdict in Houston district court.
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Gabriele Jere Floqpiet
Vexanet
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Masonic Grand Lodge Ends Its Annual Meeting
Dallas reports the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas concluded its annual meeting with installations and elections. Gas Ay Brandt of Houston was named grand master, succeeding Mike Thomas of Dallas, and other officers include Judge M A Childers of San Antonio as grand junior warden and Ewin Williams of Decatur as deputy grand master.
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Masonic Grand Todge
Texas
Gas Ay Brandt
Houston
Nester
Mike Thomas
M. A. Childers
San Antonio
Ewin Williams
Decatur
Ed R. Bryan
Midland
H. C G. Talbot
W- D. Pearson
Waco
Feld Motor Company Plans Open House Week
Feld Motor Company announces an open house all next week. Ford Motor Company branches observe the event citywide. Visitors are urged to visit the East Commerce and Mckinney Streets corner as music and flowers welcome guests.
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East Commerce
Mckinney
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