Copeland Pushes Broad Tax Cuts With Debt Shifting Plan
Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York proposes a sweeping tax reduction totaling about 500 million dollars annually. He would cut the top surtax from 40 to 10 percent, repeal inheritance taxes, and lift exemptions to 5,000 dollars, arguing debt retirement funds should finance tax relief without increased deficits. He opposes heavy taxation on the current generation.
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New York
Copeland
Treasury
Maurice Sees No European War For 20 Years
Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Maurice former chief of operations for the British general staff told the Institute of Politics in Williamstown Massachusetts that Europe remains heavily armed but unlikely to wage a new general war for the next two decades. He attributed the peace to a widespread desire to avoid conflict rather than a reduction in militarism.
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Frederick Maurice
British General Staff
Institute of Politics
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Have You Learned The Charleston Dance Yet
The Chicago Herald and Examiner announces a $5,000 Charleston dance contest for amateurs. Free lessons are provided at various studios and ballrooms with citywide access. Send a coupon from the Daily and Sunday Herald and Examiner to join.
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Daily and Sunday Herald and Examiner
Do What I Do Not What I Have, My Kingdom
A concise reflection on action over possession attributed to Carlyle, emphasizing deeds as true realm rather than wealth or status. The quote frames personal power and purpose through discipline and practice rather than material gains.
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Strangling Car Building Threat to Calumet District Economy
The Calumet Record warns that within sixty days freight car plants in the Calumet area will shut down. The shift to railroad shop production raises costs, hurts employment, and may require an Interstate Commerce Commission audit. Also includes Riverdale garbage ordinance updates with penalties for noncompliance.
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