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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
6
Fred Hamann, senior captain of the Omaha City Fire Department, endorses Karnak after using the medicine to restore appetite, energy, and sleep. The Plattsmouth exclusive distributor is F. G. Fricke & Co., with other local druggists carrying it.
Washington reports Secretary Mellon foresees a new drastic tax cut when Congress opens in December. Treasury plans summer work with Ways and Means to craft a plan based on a 1926 surplus estimate of 374 million and possibly raise 1924 income tax collections beyond 1.65 billion. Senator Smoot and Representative Green push to cut top income tax to 25 percent, repeal certain taxes, and shift inheritance tax to the states, with overall lighter tax burden in 1926.
A catalog of used cars with years from 1916 to 1924 including Ford Touring Roadster Coupe Tudor Truck and Buick models. Prices range from 25 to 325 dollars with entries for Chevrolet Oakland Lexington and Oldsmobile. Terms if you wish.
Rio de Janeiro reports note a U S driven boycott push to raise coffee costs for Brazilian producers. Brazilian papers respond with arguments defending valorization, claiming American price hikes for other foods outpace coffee. A writer notes 1913 to 1924 price rises: butter 125 percent, cheese 85 percent, wheat 68 percent, while coffee rose 54 percent.
Vice President Dawes ends a three week stretch in Washington by boarding a train home to Evanston. He left the White House after brief talks with officials and indicated a summer push to end Senate fili buster rules. Dawes declined further comment as he departed for the union station.
Ger ald Chapman to stand trial in Hartford for the murder of Patrolman J. Skelly of New Britain last October. He will be brought to court shackled with two armed guards. 150 jurors will be seated for jury selection. Chapman has five attorneys.
Mrs Edward Donat and her daughter Miss Rose spent a few hours in Omaha today on business and social visits, meeting friends during their outing.
Dennison Easter novelties crepe paper and napkins favors and decorations available at the Bates Book and Gift Shop for Easter seasons.
Lincoln Neb March 24 The senate no fault license bill and the Bock Keck Stauts auto drivers licensing measure were moved to third reading in the house as more bills head for passage. Debates centered on safety and accountability with provisions on family licensing and liability for violations.
Washington reports March 19 saw sales of the Harding 1%C stamp and 1%C stamp ed envelope totaling 2466 dollars, about 150000 pieces, sold mainly to collectors in blocks of six, twelve, or a hundred. Buyers also requested 14% cent Washington stamped envelopes with 1%4 cent Harding stamps in coil rotary and flat bed press forms.
Nashville March 23 Governor Austin Peay signed a bill passed by the general assembly barring the teaching of evolution in Tennessee public schools normals and colleges. He said evolution is at variance with the Bible.
In early April Hastings will activate a new telephone system the first in the United States to use all the latest automatic switching devices. The upgrade promises increased capacity and faster service for users.
Minneapolis March 23 A mass meeting in city hall voted to continue the fight for a legal decision by a grand jury on the status of Arthur Lopez, alleged imposter of Arthur Frazier, an Indian veteran claimed dead. Charles Frazier and family attended asserting Lopez is their son. The gathering raised several hundred dollars for the fund and affidavits from Santa Fe clerks were presented. Major General Hines of the bureau is investigating the case.
State Senator Antin testifies after Bronx grand jury on marriage licenses and underage wedlock. He urges bills banning licenses to under sixteen without court review and delaying ceremonies five days, citing cases of 12 to 14 year olds and illicit alliances.
The congressional investigation of Judge George Washington English of the eastern Illinois district will begin after a delay for a prosecutor. W. D. Boies said a prosecutor’s name is not yet announced. 25 to 35 witnesses have been subpoenaed, with more than 100 expected. The charges include tyrannical disbarments, improper referee practices, and mismanagement of bank funds connected to the court.
If Chicago votes to municipally own and operate the elevated and Street railway systems it would require issuing 337 million dollars in bonds. The move would remove that amount of taxable property from private ownership and add about 0.33 billion in tax exempt securities to the market.
Col. David C. Collier reports a six month international exposition in Philadelphia beginning June 1, 1926. Centered at League Island Park the plan reserves 200 acres with 400 more for nine industrial and foreign government buildings near a 250000 seat municipal stadium.
The report urges participation from nations to share progress in education art science trade and product development across air soil mine forest and sea to foster better understanding and closer commerce for universal peace. Proposals include replicas of Sulgrave Manor by Colonial Dames of America an assembly hall by the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters a Pilgrim Hut by Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims and a Memorial Hall by the Associated Fraternal Society. The Temple of Education will feature a half century exhibit while the stadium hosts patriotic pageants band contests song fetes and major gatherings amid religious civil and military events.
Exposition plans include transferring stadium ownership to several religious denominations. Officials say the move aims to broaden community use and support outreach programs.
Washington March 23 Nearly 50 million dollars was collected from motorists as gasoline tax in 1924 and largely used for road maintenance and construction. Thirty five of forty eight states and the District of Columbia imposed a tax at one to three cents per gallon with Arkansas at four. Total receipts were $79,734,490 and $48,711,326 was allotted for road work under state highway departments.
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