Coolidge Predicts a 390 Million Surplus in Budget
President Coolidge told the business leaders that Treasury projections show a surplus for the year ending June 30 of not less than 390 million dollars, with the national debt falling from 23.725 to 19.68 billion and per capita tax revenue down from 54.14 to 27.28 dollars. He warned against further tax cuts before finances justify them and urged continued economy to preserve national dollars for public good.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury Department
Senate Confirms Shipping Board Members and Other Items
Washington briefs report T. Y. O Connor Buffalo and Jefferson Myers Portland were confirmed by the senate to the shipping board. The petition of Magnus Johnson to unseat Senator Schall Minnesota was dismissed. Haiti's President Louis Borne dined with the Coolidges at the White House. Wilbur names Rear Admiral John D. Bure t to head the bureau of construction and repair on July 1. The US will end the year with a $300 million favorable balance as foreign trade nears $9 billion. The senate narrowly rejected reconsideration of the Pittman silver purchase bill.
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T, Y. O’connor
Buffalo, N
Jefferson Myers
Portland, Ore
Senate
Shipping Board
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Laborite
Schall
Minnesota
Louis Borne
Haiti
White House
Coolidge
Wilbur
John D. Buret
Bureau of Construction and Repair
United States
China to quit League of Nations this autumn
The Generais reports China plans to resign from the League of Nations this autumn following Brazil's example, claiming Chinese interests are not adequately protected. There is no independent confirmation of the report.
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Geneva
Generais
China
Brazil
League of Nations
League
Embargo Proposed to Halt Hoof and Mouth Disease
The American Department of Agriculture proposes a cattle embargo to stop hoof and mouth disease from moving from Mexico into the United States. An embassy note suggests a conference between Mexican and American authorities.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
American Department of Agriculture
British Note Sparks Protests in Moscow and Other Cities
Workers protest a British strike funds note in Moscow and several cities, stirring strong reactions akin to those aroused by the Curzon note. Demonstrations spread as the note provokes resentment among the public.
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Russia
Moscow
Slats Diary Of A Week In A Rural Household
A fragmented diary recounts Fridays learning to drive a Ford and traffic trouble with a cop, Saturdays talk of Elly Hix at the diner, Sundays church remarks, Mondays party scenes, Tuesdays plans with pa, Wednesdays odd medical and museum notes, Thursdays circumstantial evidence and a teacher question relato. The writing preserves informal family voices and dated, unnamed places and people.
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Elly Hix
Chirch
Springfield
Rank of Drum Majors Across Service Bands
The ranking of drum majors varies with band size. In Washington the Army Navy and Marine bands have the top enlisted ranks master sergeant chief boatsman and sergeant major respectively. Smaller bands may assign corporal sergeant or first sergeant per commanding officers’ appointments.
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Army
Navy
Marine
Washington
Knowledge of Cosmetics Through Ancient Eras
The study of cosmetics stretches back to antiquity revealing the folly luxury and extravagance of past ages. Ancient texts from Egyptians Greeks and Romans formed an extensive library on substances used in perfumes and beauty preparations.
Last Leaf Thomas Jones Dies at 86 in Blue Island
Thomas Jones a pioneer Chicago settler died in Blue Island aged 86. Born March 19 1839 in Wales, he helped relief after the great Chicago fire, led Whitcomb Brick Company efforts, served on a school board, and helped found Park Ridge cemetery. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Funeral at 561 Greenwood Avenue with services in Park Ridge.
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Blue Island Sun
Thomas Jones
Chicago
Blue Island
Lincoln
Whitcomb Brick Company
Wales
England
America
Park Ridge
Sophia Heslington
Cook County
Anne Hinman Eemes
Ann Sr
Charles Wood
Greenwood Avenue
P. R. McMahon
S. B. Edmondson
Why Certainly Walking and the Garage Journey
A brief reflection on walking as a purposeful activity and the value of taking steps toward the garage, framing movement as a practical path to engagement and discovery. The piece invites action rather than passivity.
Principal Money Metal Copper Silver and Gold
Copper silver and gold have each been chosen as the principal money metal of the civilized world. The transition from cheaper to dearer metals signals growth of exchange and wealth and a need for larger money units.
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Washington Briefs
Treasury
By Ross Farquhar
Mr. Gillem
Asheville Times
Michigan
Blacker
East
The
Herald and Examiner
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