Senate Passes Revised Tax Bill After Long Debate
The Senate approved a heavily revised tax reform bill after a 15 hour session. Debates on amendments involving foreign debt interest and adjusted compensation for veterans were voted down. The measure would repeal several taxes including excess profits and transportation taxes and lower the top rate to 50 percent, with various tax reductions and increases outlined.
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Washington
Senate
McKellar
LaFollette
Norris
McKeller
King
Williams
Moses
Broussard
Treasury
Market report shows weak hay demand and price levels
The Bureau of Markets notes hay trade extremely weak with large on track accumulations. Receipts small in Philadelphia and Chicago but ample in other markets. Prices listed for No 1 Timothy and alfalfa across cities. oats and corn feeds in varied supply and demand. livestock prices largely down. grain futures fall to lows. dairy and produce markets unsettled with scattered price points.
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Kansas City
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Memphis
Prairie
Northwest
Southwest
St. Louis
Winnipeg
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
New York
Boston
Wisconsin Cheese Board
London
Wisconsin
Maine Green Mountains
iMnnesota
Ohios
Maine
Green Mountains
Governor Designates Armistice Day
Governor Pat M. Neff proclaims Armistice Day November 11 1921 as one of the three greatest days in human history designating the date in a formal Armistice Day proclamation noting historical milestones in a Texas context.
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Austin
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Lumber Fire Destroys Texarkana Plant and Lumber Volume
A Tuesday fire of unknown origin destroyed the Standard Lumber Company plant near the College Hill viaduct in Texarkana and about 80 000 feet of lumber. Total loss estimated between 30 000 and 40 000 dollars.
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Texarkana
Tex
Standard Lumber Company
College Hill
New Gusher at Pierce Junction Houston Texas
Gulf Production Company's No 1 Cain at Pierce Junction began flowing Sunday at a rate of 4000 barrels per day from a depth of 4100 feet. The find marks a significant oil strike near Houston and is expected to boost output for the Gulf Production Company.
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Pierce Junction
Houston
Tex
Gulf Production Company
World Wheat Production Across 29 Leading Countries
Total wheat production among 29 leading wheat growing nations excluding Russia reached 2.852825 billion bushels, about 190 million more than 1920, with generally favorable conditions across the Northern Hemisphere. Argentina's winter wheat faced delays in spring planting due to low moisture.
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Washington
Russia
Argentina
L and G N Strikers Reinstated by Court Decision
Judge J C Hutcheson Jr of the U S court in Texas ordered that about 500 International and Great Northern railway trainmen be taken back by receiver James A. Baker and officials. Local chairmen may return only with road consent. A 30 day probation will decide restoration of seniority and a new wage deal.
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Houston
Texas
International and Great Northern Railway
J.C. Hutcheson Jr
United States Court For
Southern District of Texas
Brotherhood
James A. Baker
Hutcheson
G. N
Stork Breaks Texas Record for October
October births in Texas reached 6909 the highest monthly total on record. Detailed counts show 3095 white males 2940 females 302 negro males 275 negro females. Deaths totaled 2456 with tuberculosis leading causes.
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Stork
Texas
Austin
M. M. Carrick
Wreath to Honor Unknown Soldier From Allied Mothers
Mrs. Julia McCudden, mother of a Royal Air Force major, will place an international wreath on the tomb of the American unknown soldier at Arlington on November 11. The unique wreath includes red roses from Britain, white chrysanthemums, maple leaves and lilies from overseas dominions, violets and forget-me-nots from Wales, shamrocks from Ireland, and heather from Scotland, preserved in a six by six foot ice block to keep freshness.
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London
Great Britain
Dominions
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Julia McCudden
Arlington
McCudden
America
Agricultural Advances Approved in War Finance Aid
Washington reports nearly 1 million dollars approved by the War Finance Corporation with about 600 thousand for agricultural and livestock loans. Texas institutions receive 63.7 thousand, and a separate 250 thousand loan funds tobacco exports to China.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Texas
China
Horthy Grants Amnesty to Insurrectionists in Hungary
Regent Admiral Horthy issues decree granting amnesty to all participants in the legitimist movement against the government except its leaders. The measure aims to quell unrest and restore order in Budapest and nationwide.
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Budapest
Admiral Horthy
Cotton Screwmen Return to Work in Texas Ports
Cotton screwmen at Galveston Houston and Texas City returned to work Monday after a week out following an agreement reached Sunday with their employers.
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Galveston
Tex
Houston
Texas City
Amnesty Granted Soldiers Abroad in Fourth Anniversary
Moscow marks the fourth anniversary of the Soviet with a general amnesty for private soldiers who fought against the government. The policy extends to those abroad and aims to ease tensions stemming from the conflict.
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Moscow
Senate votes down sales tax proposal
Washington. The senate rejected the 1 percent sales tax plan led by Senator Smoot of Utah. Democrats opposed, joined by 17 Republicans, in a 43 to 26 roll call. An amendment for a business levy of 0.5 percent on gross sales over 6000 was offered and defeated 25 to 43 with a mix of Republican votes against and for.
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Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
United States
Army
Bursum
Cameron
Edge
Ernest
Fernald
France
Frelinghuysen
Gooding
Jones
Keyes
Townsend
Willis
Ashurst
Broussard
Carroway
Fletcher
Gerry
Glass
Harris
Heflin
New Mexico
Hendrick
King
McKellar
Myers
Overman
Pittman
Pomerone
Reed
Sheppard
Simmons
Stanley
Swanson
Trammell
Walsh
Massachusetts
Montana
Watson
Georgia
Williams
Hanford MacNider Elected National Legion Commander
The American Legion national convention in Kansas City adjourned after electing Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa as national commander. Unanimous choice, with Roy Hoffman Earl M. Cline and John F Williams withdrawing in his favor. New vice commanders named for army and navy and Rev Earl Blackman chosen national chaplain.
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Kansas City
National Convention of the American Legion
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Iowa
MacNider
E. Emery
Grand Rape
Michigan
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma City
Earl M. Cline
Nebraska City
Nebraska
John F. Williams
Joplin
Missouri
George L. Berry
Rogersville
Tenn
H. Nelson Jackson
Burlington
Charles Kendrick
San Francisco
Army
Raymond Brackett
Marblehead
Mass
J. A. McCormick
Fort Lyon
Colo
Navy
Earl Blackman
Chanute
Kansas
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Jap Premier Is Slain by Youth
Tokyo reports Premier Hara was fatally stabbed at a railroad station. He died an hour later. The 19 year old assailant, described as demented, was arrested. Viscount Yasuya acts as premier as Japanese delegates to the armament conference reel from shock.
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Tokio
Hara
Viscount Yasuya
Washington
Takashi Hara
War costs cited as U S disbursements approach four fifths
The World’s Peace Foundation cites Treasury data showing 1789 to 1920 ordinary disbursements total 66.7 billion dollars, with war-related spending at 52.6 billion dollars, about 78.5 percent of normal expenditures.
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U. S
New York
World’s Peace Foundation Society
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
The
Foundation
Baker Estate Heirs To Divide $800 Million Trust
The will of Joseph Baker places the $800 million estate in trust for 100 years. It includes oil lands in Pennsylvania and property in New York. About 300 heirs are expected after eliminations, with shares allotted by age and relationship.
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Weatherford
Tex
Joseph Baker
Pennsylvania
New York
Baker
Instant relief claim for Papes Cold Compound
An advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for a cold. It urges dosing every two hours and states a typical course of three doses clears nasal passages and relieves congestion.
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Pape
Do Your Toes Spread Out and Align Right
Mary B Bayley RN explains that a straight great toe and splayed other toes indicate good foot knowledge. Dr Virgil P Gibney approves the guide from the Hospital for the Relief of the Ruptured and Crippled. The piece stresses careful shoe fitting for ages nine to fourteen and warns against tight stockings.
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Mary B. Bayley
R. N
Virgil P. Gibney
New York
Davis Echoes Wife's Role in Life and Debt
A speaker credits his wife for everything he owns and implies his dependence. The exchange highlights a humorous contrast with a partner who buys things for him and labels him henpecked. The remark suggests household dynamics and financial interdependence.
Men Who Invest In Watered Stock Get Soaked
A compact business cautionary note warns investors that purchasing watered stock risks significant loss as the true value is diluted. The piece emphasizes prudence and due diligence in evaluating company capitalization and assets before buying shares.
Bread of Starving Russia: Lebeda Bread Narrated from Sa mara
A Soviet peasant in Samara recalls lebeda bread made from boiled lin den leaves and grass, then ground with one third flour. The green indigestible loaf causes swelling worms and eventual death when flour is scarce, Moscow Pravda reports.
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Samara
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Modernizing Tokyo Through Urban Renewal Efforts
Tokyo Mayor Baron Goto leads efforts to modernize the city to rival other capitals. Construction sweeps major streets as the old charter is being replaced, signaling sweeping urban renewal and transformation of the Japanese capital.
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Tokyo
Baron Goto
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