Harding Aims tax revision aims to raise revenue fairly
A White House statement explains a tax revision plan to raise revenue with certainty, balance burden across 21 classes, and curb evasion. It notes higher rates benefit the rich but proposes limits on the top bracket, broader corporate exemptions for small earnings, and ending nuisance taxes to encourage enterprise. The Ways and Means panel aims to finish the levy section of the 1918 law today for conference with Republicans expected Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
House
Alimony Granted After Husband Cheating Case
Lebeila Lebtlio receives divorce from Anthony Lebtlio with alimony set at 752 dollars monthly. The wife questions the husband’s finances while noting his income and gas station work. The dispute centers on the inability to verify higher payments amid motorist fuel costs.
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Associated Press
Lebeila
Anthony Lebtlio
Shipping Board Bill Passed By Large Margin
In Washington the House approved the Shipping Board bill by 138 to 7. The appropriation totals 45.564 million dollars for the Shipping Board. The measure limits high salaries to free employees only and requires department approval for salaries of special attorneys.
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iBy Tasted Press
Washington
DE. C
House
Sping
Department’ of Entice
Mistakes Detectives for Bandits Killed in Firefight
A man named Gushman misidentified detectives as bandits during a robbery call at a drink parlor. He opened fire, wounding a detective. the assailant claimed he acted to save himself. Police describe the shooter as emotionally upset from the holdup.
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Vated Press
Paul
Gaston
Gushman
Smuts Advises Going Ahead Without Ulster In Ireland
General Smuts writes to Eamonn De Valera urging focus on a free dominion for twenty six counties while acknowledging Ulster’s refusal to join. He warns force won t resolve the Irish question and says a single clean break is not feasible at present.
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Smuts
Ulster
DE Valera
Br Associated Press
London
Ireland
Llord George
General Smuts
Eamonn de Varera
Aus
Steut
South A Africa
Transvaal
Free State
James Craigs
de Falera
United Ireland
Craig
de Vajieva
Military Honor At Funeral Service For Fond Du Lac Vet
The body of Albert Dreier of North Fond du Lac was laid to rest this afternoon with military honors. A Fond du Lac man who gave his life in the World War was not accorded full ceremony today. Private Albert Lance was noted as the first man from WW who recentered March 15 and three company FB ration of the remains were present.
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Fond du Lac
Senet
Albert Dreier
North
Fond Oe
Albert Lance
Ford's Bid for Muscle Shoals May Be Accepted
Ford proposes to take the Muscle Shoals project and hopes the bid will be accepted, signaling potential for significant defense plant work and regional impact. Officials weigh the proposal amid broader industry and military considerations.
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FORD
Muscle Shoals
Emotion Fails Father in Boom of Pardon Joy
In Oroway Colorado overpointe with emotion upon hearing son Freck Enyart was pardoned. Abner Enyart father of the jailed Frank Enyart who faced bootleggame charges and months in jail, died after learning of the pardon as doctors note his grief.
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United Press
Oroway
Colo
Freck Enyart
Abner B Enyart
Frank Enyart
Frank
Uncle Sam Negotiating Peace Treaties With Germany
Washington reports say the United States is negotiating peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary. Germany treaty nearing signature, while talks with Austria and Hungary have started. President Harding says progress is rapid though unlikely to reach Senate before December. Budapest assembly unanimously approves a peace with Washington. State Department withholds comment on Berlin Vienna and Budapest talks pending official advices.
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LC. Martin
Usirea Press Star
Washington, D. C
United Stals
Germany
Austria
Hungary
State Department
Hunnery
Harding
Ellis Loring Diesel
Berlin
Senate
Congress
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Budapest
United States Congress
Hungarian National Assembly
Washington
United States
Vienna
Tarred and Feathered by a Michigan Mob
An Indiana border town reports a mob from Glendora Michigan tarred and feathered Albert Krieger near New Carlisle. The assailants, identities unknown, dragged him from autos and held him over a wood prior to punishment. Krieger faced charges of beating his wife and carbolic acid threats, then wandered the area before deputies returned him home.
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Presa
la Porte
Glendora
Mich
Indiana
Albert Kriexer
Izborer
New Carisle
South Bend
George Bridgeman
Ferrien County
Supreme Court Asked to Declare Japanese a White Race
Washington DC. United Press reports that a legal challenge seeks a ruling by the Supreme Court on declaring Japanese a white race. The move aims to shape American racial status and civil rights implications.
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Supreme Court
Ee United Press
Washington, D. C
United’ Supreme Court
Unie
Nus
Clearing House Report Shows Weekly Surplus and Decline
A weekly report from New York indicates that the actual van hearting ar, non att he hands and trust companies hold $05 S83 95 per serve excess of fecal requirements. This marks a decrease of 12.76 percent from last week.
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Tsse
Pras
New York
Congress in session considers tax reforms and judiciary action
Today in Congress the House debates administration form credits and tax revision work as the Ways and Means Committee reviews the bill. The Judiciary Committee is also considering related actions including a tie up on a paired measure.
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Judiciary
Paaurbeer Dbi
Woman Recovers After Hatpin Swallowing Incident
A 20 year old Mrs Levy swallowed a seven inch hatpin in a moment of alarm when her small son toppled from a chair. Her husband doubted her, a doctor skeptical, removed the pin after examination showed three stomach punctures. She is now recovering, described as a miracle by twenty four.
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Associated Press
Levy
Artie
Allies clash over German evacuation and Silesian appeal
Paris reports the supreme council debating allied evacuation of Dusseldorf and Ruhr and the Rhine barrier while Briand and Lord Curzon clash over occupation policy. The league of nations may convene August 7 to address the Silesian issue, with Briand potentially waiving unanimous consent.
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United Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Lord Corson
Dusseldorf
Ruhr
Rhine
Germany
Briand
Fiewpoirts
Webber
Pari
President Urges Quick Action on Railroad Bill
Washington reports President urging in a conference with House Leader Mondell that the administration railroad measure be pushed through the House promptly. Indications are the president views the bill as vital to easing business conditions and a potential remedy amid pressure from opposition.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hariing
House
Mondell
Mar Bong Pressom
May Appeal to Governor to Offer a Reward
United Press report from Wuartertown states Congress general a ton to the eid Monday. Deputy Fire Marshal End discusses that Blaine will be asked to offer a reward for the apprehension of the trio accused of assaulting Mrs. Schleser, wounding her with a knife, and burning the farm home. The county is aroused by the case involving three men who fled the scene.
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United Press Wuartertown
Conriess
Drstii Allerne
Twang
George End Developit
Arterner
Goeverner
July cotton report shows decline from 1920 totals
Census data release notes July cotton bale production at 419,120, down from 525,483 bales a year ago. Figures exclude hunters. Washington report by Tared Presa notes the drop in July cotton output for 1921.
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Washington, D. C
Goring
Is Star
State Bar to Meet in Fond du Lac in 1922
Secretary treasurer G Glaser announced Fond du Lac chosen for the 1922 State Bar convention. The meeting will likely be held in late June with date to be finalized. Attendees included John M Whitehead, F L Menamara, and Hichards of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
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Fond DU Lac
Madi
Wincileon G. Glaser
Treauurer
State Bar Associaton
John M. Whitehead
Bar Association
Janesv . O F. L. Menamara
Milwaukee
DHS
Indictments Draw Fire in Kenosha County Probe
Kenosha county vailed executives and liquor purveyors face indictments as a special grand jury probes malfeasance and bribery. Former Police Chief Owen O Hara is reindicted on two counts for tampering with witnesses while Alderman Dan Watlis and Herbert Millager are arrested for liquor sales. Charles Murray and Thomas Fleming linked to bribery counts amid a broad crackdown on illegal gambling and liquor operations.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wihs
Kenosha County
Waterloo
Owen O'Hare
Dan Watlis
Herbert Millager
Central Park Resort
Charles Mourray
Henosha County
Tudor
Courty
Thomas Fleming
Charles Murray
Repeal of One Cent Express Tax Decided Upon by Committee
Washington reports that the Ways and Means Committee decided to repeal the one cent express tax on twenty cents of value. The panel also voted to levy a ten dollar flag license tax on all retailers of soft drinks and to set cereal beverage manufacturers tax at 12 cents per gallon. A 5 percent tax on various goods priced beyond set amounts was approved, with repeal of the luxury tax on these items and some apparel next January 15. The plan moves to a Republican conference Monday after a busy day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Po Ways and Means
Arso
Immenha Beran Puenews
House Republieaars
Strike Ballots Sent in Cincinnati Labor Vote
More than 260 ballots were sent from headquarters of the Brotherhood of Railway Freight Handlers to eligible members and railway workers for voting on the Wayne Labor Board issue. Ballots are to be returned by those who wish to participate.
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Associated Vrese
Cincinnnatim
Andin
Brotherhood of Raitchy
Expres ysAuien
Srahip
Wulway Labor Board
Children Seized in Warrant Issued for Mrs Gill
Isha Roerndts tells a crowd in a courthouse swearing out a warrant for Mrs John Gill. The case centers on custody with 45 children reportedly involved as Truendt seeks to gain access to his children today.
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Isha Roerndts
John Gill
Trerndt
Americans Allowed to Quit Russia Quiet exit rights for U S residents in Russia
A Moscow cable reports that Russia grants all American residents the right to leave the country if they wish. Documents and notification to the peoples foreign affairs department are required for departure, with immediate permission promised. Negotiations continue over a famine relief agreement led by Walter Lyman Brown and Maxim Litvinoff. A joint relief commission will be formed under the supreme council with three members from each nation, operating unofficially to coordinate relief facilities.
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Associated Press
New York
Aower
Russia
George Chinherin
Patainister
Foreign Affairs
Soviet Russia
Walter FR Brown
American Relief Administration
Riga
Maxim Litvinoff
Seach
Litvinoff
Omar
Department of the Peoples Commisary of Foreign Affairs
Iga
Rusen
Ralaat
Ery United Real
Paris
Elarvey
United States
Supreme Council
Astronomers Describe Tail of Comet Seen From Earth
Observers note wreath like bands from a comet tail crossing the sky west-northwest to east-southeast as Earth passed through last Monday night. University observations place the comet head between the gun and the earth with tail from north to south, with a forecast of further visibility toward southern regions when conditions improve.
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Associated
Pre and
Heidelburg
Rilliant Ie
Hernisgeh
Heme
Move to Restore Academies to Their Peacetime Basis
A congressional move seeks to restore military academies to peacetime funding amid calls for drastic cuts. The action would affect cadets at West Point and Annapolis, prompting debates over midshipmen losses and future admissions.
Davison Recovers After Brain Operation
The patient Davison rests easily following brain surgery with stable vital signs and a smooth recovery reported by medical staff. No complications disclosed, and plans call for continued observation and gradual rehabilitation.
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Davison
Goated Death of Farm Owner Amid Bull Attack
Harry Bear, 30, killed on his farm when a vicious bull charged and lured him toward an open gate. Bear, a noted Gaernsey cattle breeder, was dragged by the beast as he moved between stalls. The incident underscores the dangers of handling large livestock.
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Barron
Harry Bear
Bearon
Man Held Following Drowning in Lake
Weakesha Milwaukee reports a drowning at Pewankes Lake this morning. Walter Janiowski of Milwaukee is held pending conflicting statements after two boats from a party of five were at the lake. The drowning occurred about seven. All men worked at the National Brake plant in Milwaukee.
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Associated Press
Weakesha
Growning
Joe Smaletzki
Milwankee
Pewankes Lake
Walter Janiowski
Milwaukee
Smaletaki
Janjowski
Welock
National Brake Company
Mrs Stone Returns From Canada After Narrow Rescue
Mrs W E Stone widow of Purdue University president faced an eight day ordeal on a rock ledge while searching for her husband's body in Canada. She was rescued and taken to a hotel near Chicago before traveling overnight with her son and brother in law to Lafayette Indiana for the funeral. Purdue trustees deans and alumni greeted the party at Soo Line station with friends and officials from Chicago. The group planned to depart by Monon for Lafayette at noon.
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United Pres
Chicago
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Dr. Stone
Lg. Stone
Iedge
Lafayette
Indiana
W. W. Smith
Miss Carolina Shoemaker
Richard
David Stone
University
Harlan Stone
Stone
Twin Cities
Soo Line
Joseph D. Oliver
James Nowell
John Hildebrand
C. M. Hobbs
David E. Ross
Trustera
Stanley Coulter
J. F H. Skinner
George Christie
A. A Rotter
Purdue Alumni Association of Chicago
Truth
E. €. Dewolfe
Frederick J. Mason
Government cost for Oshkosh up 50 percent in 1929
Washington reports Oshkosh government cost rose 50 percent in 1929 with 22.28 dollars per person and total annual expense of 1,069,815 dollars. By contrast 1914 per capita cost was 20.45 dollars, while 1920 revenues hit 53.35 dollars per person.
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United Press
Washington
Bureau of Census
Children to Bear Name of Father Piece Recap
United Press report from Denver notes Miss Nellie Phillips, described as the soulmate of George Suffer, won a contested claim over name rights and support. The case involved Mrs Phillips and Stoffer, with a court ordering monthly support of 64 dollars for Phillips and her child. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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United Press
Denver
Gato
Neltie Phillips
George Suffer
Stoller
Miss Philips
Bee
RANSACK HOME BE UNITED PRESS CHICAGO NEGRON ROBBERS
Men robbers ransack a home at sea and flee with valuable jewelry and other items. A sergeant and his wife report no injuries after the break in, with the pair following the suspects.
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United Press
Chicago
Wien
Wife of Mayor McHenry Granted Divorce in Circuit Court
Mrs Alma McHenry was in circuit court before Judge George W Burnell granted a divorce from Mayor A C McHenry on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment The final property division assigns household furniture and 2900 to be paid in monthly installments of 75 starting Sept 15 1921 until the total is paid. Findings cite constant scolding nagging profanity neglect and preference for other women.
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Alma McHenry
George W. Burnell
A. C. McHenry
Mires. McHenry
Plantife
Birs
McHenry
la Porte
Ind
Milwaukee
Rubber chief dies at Bristol KR
Col. Samuel F. P. Colt chairman of the United States Rubber Company died today in Bristol. The long time executive led the firm through pivotal years and was a prominent figure in industry and civic affairs.
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Thited Press
Bristol, KR
Samuel FP. Colt
United States Rubber Company
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