Governors Aid Fight Against Inheritance Tax Governors
A procession of state governors and representatives backed the Coolidge Mellon push to abolish federal inheritance taxes. Rep Rainey said there has been an intensive campaign to repeal the death tax, funded by undisclosed interests, with concerns over campaign financing and economic arguments.
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O. A. Hayward
Washington, T. 23
Ways and Means
Rep
Rainey
Illinois
Rt Rev John G Murray Elected Presiding Bishop
The Rt Rev John G Murray has been elected presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Since 1911 he has led the Maryland diocese after earlier business and ministry roles in Kansas Colorado New Mexico Alabama and was ordained in 1894. He served missions on the Alabama river and later led churches in Birmingham and Baltimore before declines of two other bishoprics in Kentucky and Mississippi.
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John G. Murray
Protestant Episcopal Church
Maryland
Kaneng
Colorado
New Mexico
Alabama
Alabama River
Church of the Advent
Tirmingham
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Baltimore
Mississippi
Kenucky
New County Home Nears June Occupancy in Lawrence County
Rapid progress on the Lawrence county home along Ellwood road suggests occupancy by June 1. The facility, designed by Thayer and Johnson, will house male and female inmates, include a hospital on the third floor, and feature bar joists, mono lithic flooring, and separate living quarters for staff.
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Lawrence County
Ellwood Road
Ellwood City
New Castle
Ellwood
Smith & Bauman
Thayer
Wisconsin Announces $7 Million Tax Remission
Madison governor Blaine disclosed that Wisconsin will remit nearly 7 million dollars of 1926 property taxes. The plan does not return funds. it eliminates state levies while county and municipal taxes remain. A new income tax law enables the remission by boosting state revenue and cutting expenses.
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
Friendship Fracture Sparks Questionable Allegiances
In a terse exchange, Flubb accuses Jenks of shifting loyalties while Dubbb confirms a cooling of ties. The pair hints at a personal rift centered on trust and proximity, suggesting strained relations amid ongoing disputes.
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Jenks
Fast Western Train Derails Near Waterloo
A broken rail on the Great Western train No.6 caused the engine to derail and roll over near Waterloo Iowa. Six coaches were derailed but no passengers were seriously hurt. Engineer James Liddell sustained a minor foot injury.
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International News Service
Waterloo
Iowa
Great Western
James Liddell
Train Bound Des Moines to Twin Cities Near Hudson
A passenger train traveling from Des Moines toward the Twin Cities was reported near Hudson, seven miles from the area, as part of a halted or routine rail movement. No injuries reported in the fragment.
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Hudson
Des Moines
Twin Cities
Demonstration by London Communists Quelled by Police
Police halted a London protest as 12 communists were arraigned on incitement to sedition charges. A large Bow Street crowd sang The Red Flag and banners pledged that arrests and raids would not stop them.
Bulgaria asks League Council to convene on Greek invasion
The Bulgarian government telegrammed to request immediate convening of the League of Nations council in Geneva to discuss the attempted invasion of Bulgarian territory by Greek forces.
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Bulgaria
League Council
Ternational News Service
Geneva
The
League Scretariat
Council of the League
Louisville to Build Large Hydro Plant on Ohio River
One of the nation's largest hydroelectric plants is planned for Louisville to harness the Ohio River’s volume for broad electricity development. The project signals a major advance in regional power production and industrial growth.
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United States
Louisville
Ohio River
Big Street Brawl After Auto Hits Baby Carriage
In Uniontown Pennsylvania an auto driven by James Thomas of Burgettstown struck a baby carriage carrying an 18 month old, demolishing it. Thomas was jailed for reckless driving. A large street fight followed with Harold Smith held for peace and Earl Rodgers filing threats claims.
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Uniontown
James Thomas
Burgettstown
Charles Watters
Thomas
Fayette County
Harold Smith
Earl Rodgers
Rodgers
Two More Jurors Needed In Indiana Trial
Noblesville Indiana October 23 on the tenth day of the trial of D C Stephenson former Kian Dragen Karl Klinck and Earl Gen try for the murder of Madge Ober holtzer ten jurors have been tentatively accepted with two having scruples against the death penalty. Judge Sparks said the court would adjourn until Monday if needed and a session would be held tomorrow morning if 12 jurors are selected.
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International News Service
Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Kian Dragen
Karl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Will M. Sparks
Presbyterian Troop To Convene Tonight
First Presbyterian Church Boy Scout Troop 17 will hold its weekly meeting tonight at the church. Final plans will be made for the Halloween party to be held Tuesday October 27. All scouts are urged to be present. The article notes the first real sign of fall as people think winter must be here.
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First Presbyterian Church
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