Federal Tax Boost Looms in Democratic Conference
At a New York meeting between President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and congressional leaders a plan emerged to balance the budget without a spring special session. The proposal calls for higher normal income tax rates to 6 percent and 12 percent, a cut in exemptions, a 3.2 percent beer levy, continuation of the gasoline tax, and a $100 million reduction in Hoover-era appropriations.
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Washingon
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hoover
Widow of Slain Chicagoan Sought
Police seek Frances Schildhauer for further questioning before a coroner's jury in the case of Capt Edwin O Schildhauer the slain Chicago bandmaster. Officer Stege said no charges but the widow hinders the inquiry by contradicting stories and denials. Bradberry says he had an affair with her. federal prosecutor Green weighs charges related to a Memphis trip.
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Chicago
Edwin O. Schildhauer
Frances Schildhauer
John F. Stege
Schildhauer
Japanese and Chinese Battle Across River
Chinese and Japanese forces renewed fighting along the Tashih river between Shanhaikwan and Chinwangtao. Rifle fire, bombardment, and troop movements were reported as both sides reinforced positions and ships gathered at Chinwangtao harbor. The clash marked ongoing efforts toward Jehol and broader North China operations.
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Shanhaikwan
Chinwangtao
Tientein
Peiping
Shanghai
Jehol
Manchurian
Swan River
Tashih
China
Tientsin
Chingwangtao
Manchuria
Tashih River
City’s Lower This Year Despite Higher Budget
City expenditures to Jan 1 show a net saving of 17,272.96 versus the prior year. The current fiscal year's appropriation is 161,000 with 68,289.65 unspent, while last year's appropriation was 162,700 and 52,716.60 remained.
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F. D. McKinney
Ode to a Red-Headed New Englander in Beverly Hills
The writer recalls Mr. Coolidge with affection from Beverly Hills California praising his wit and practical common sense. The piece notes his ahead-of-his-time stature and lasting memory among those who knew him.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Mr. Coolidge
Amereae Daa Eeeien
Petics
Anii
Golly
Associated Presse
White House
President Coolidge
Black Hills
Lions Club Promotes Novel Credit Plan in Community
Muscatine Lions club launches Help Each Other a circulating five ten dollar notes scheme to show credit trade while boosting bill payments. Notes redeemable in cash on demand to secretary E W Smith with space for 44 transfers and weekly circulation reports to be filed.
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Muscatine Lions Club
Plas
E. W. Smith
Lions Club
John R. Thompson
C. C. Hakes
G. A. Sywassink
M. B. Brower
R. L. Roach
J. A. Chamberlin
Betty Compson robbed in Hollywood jewelry heist
Betty Compson reports a robber dressed as a messenger boy bound and gagged her and E. D. Leshin, her former production manager, at her Hollywood home. The thief escaped with jewelry valued at 41500, which was insured. Police alerted after the pair freed themselves 15 minutes later.
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Hollywood
Calif
Betty Compson
E. D. Leshin
Miss Compson
James Cruze
Leshin
Business Shows Confidence As 1933 Recovery Hints
The New Year brings no broad change in business, but reviews indicate confidence in a substantial 1933 recovery. Bradstreet's says 1932 is history and prices remain above year-end lows. Dun lists improving momentum and a gradual first-quarter advance toward year end.
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New York
Bradstreet
Dun’s
Coolidge Laid to Rest in Vermont Hills Saturday
The capital mourns ex president Calvin Coolidge with 30 day mourning proclaimed by President Hoover. Hoover and Congress prepare to attend the former leader’s funeral in Northampton as public life pauses in sorrow.
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Coolidge
Vermont Hills
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Hoover
Congress
Northampton
Senate
Mass
Vermont
Muscatine County Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Meeting
About 300 attendees are expected including 100 Four-H club girls for Muscatine County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting at the Elks lodge. Program features address by Fred Otto, reports by Leonard Agnew and Chet McCabe, officer elections, nominating committee ballot counting, and a post lunch program with singing, a Ruth and Naomi pageant, and Four-H activities.
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Muscatine
Fred Otto
Leonard Agnew
Chet McCabe
Carl E. Rylander
L. E. Downer
Elmer Corwin
R. R. Wright
Mark Collier
Ralph Wolfe
Carl Rylander
Lester Larson
Wapsinonoc Township
Leroy Peterson
Ruth
Naomi
City Lacks Right to Issue Scrip in Muscatine
City Attorney C H Fishburn told Muscatine council that municipalities have no legal right to issue scrip. Other Iowa communities have used non city organizations to issue scrip. The idea aimed to bolster credit for employing additional workers on city improvement projects.
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Muscatine
Iowa
C. H. Fishburn
Tribute Rolls in England for Coolidge Death
London papers lead with Calvin Coolidge obituaries and editorials praising his personal character. They note his lack of decisive crises and respect his honesty while suggesting he did not display strong political capacity. Leaders including MacDonald and other British figures commented on his death.
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London
Calvin Coolidge
London Times
News Chronicle
Atlantic
Coolidge
The
Daily Mail
New
Lord Howard
United States
George Lansbury
Labor Party
John Simon
Harry E. Brittain
Pilgrims’ Club
Weather Summary for Iowa and Nearby Regions
The report notes a cloudy, colder trend in north central and extreme western Iowa tonight with mostly cloudy and much colder conditions Saturday. A warmer, slightly fair night gives way to cloudy Saturday and significantly colder temperatures in north and central portions. River stage readings show Dubuque 3.1 feet with a 0.2 fall, Davenport 4.0 with 0.5 fall, Muscatine 4.8 with 0.2 fall, Keokuk 3.1 with 0.8 rise, and St. Louis 5.8 with 0.5 fall.
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Iowa
Timois
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
St. Louis
His Own View of Matter Remains Deep Secret
AP dispatch notes Coolidge’s 1928 decision followed by broad speculation among political leaders. The article claims only Mrs Coolidge knows the full reasoning and that Washington and party circles debated whether he would have accepted another term.
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Coolidge
New York
Calvin Coolidge
George Washington
Two Indicted by January Jurors
Indictments returned against Leslie Mark for breaking and entering the home of Mrs Bodkins on December 30 and Julius Rottman for lar ceny the theft of five head of cattle from Thomas McSwiggin around November 22 valued over $20. The January grand jury report to Judge W Jackson late Thursday afternoon, with a notably light session and no county attorney inform ations entered.
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Leslie Mark
Julius Rottman
W. Jackson
Mark
Jack Bodkins
Rottman
Thomas McSwiggin
Tales of Coolidge Humor Reveal Quiet Depths in Death
In Washington an avalanche of anecdotes about Calvin Coolidge followed his death. Friends recount his wit and warmth, while others stress the president's deep feeling and restraint. Notable quotes from Edward T. Clark and Mrs. Harry S. New illustrate a softer side beyond his famed silence.
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Washington
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Edward T. Clark
Enforcement of Milk Law Urged by Fishburn
City attorney C. H. Fishburn urged enforcing the milk ordinance until amended or repealed. He noted Davenport’s permit fee ordinance, a dairy inspector, monthly tests, and questioned who should collect samples. He called for ice storage of samples and for changes to state code to be sent to Senator Hicklin.
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C. H. Fishburn
Fishburn
Sen
E. R. Hicklin
Board of Health
Hicklin
Simple Funeral Rites Mark Coolidge Farewell
Calvin Coolidge to lie in state one hour at Edwards Congregational Church in Northampton before a simple funeral service. President Hoover and congressional leaders plan to attend. The cortege will proceed to Plymouth, Vermont, for burial beside his father and son, in a sparsely pitched ceremony.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Edwards Congregational Church
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Main Street
Jonathan Edwards
New York
Boston
Plymouth
Calvin
Braham Held in Washburn Death Coroner’s inquest names Braham
Albert J. Braham, 53, former Muscatine resident, is ordered held to the Rockford grand jury in a case tied to the death of 89 year old Civil War veteran George D. Washburn. Washburn died December 23 after a coal bin assault leaving a fractured skull and a broken arm.
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Albert J. Braham
Muscatine
Rockford
Ill
George D. Washburn
Braham
Washburn
Bert
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