Ways and Means Panel Moves to End Luxury Taxes
The house ways and means committee Republicans vote to raise the married exemption to 2 600 and retroactive to 1921, plus added dependent exemptions. They also agree to cut candy taxes from 6 to 3 percent, fur taxes from 10 to 5 percent, and art works from 10 to 6 percent, while repealing luxury levies and considering a 3 percent manufacturer tax. Estimated annual revenue rises to about 100 million.
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Paris Council Abolishes Rhineland Barrier Pending Indemnities
The supreme council agreed on September 16 to end the Rhineland economic barrier if Germany continues to pay war indemnities, while keeping the right bank and Wuhr occupation until the next meeting for reconsideration. Lincoln Quill Pen Stolen in Chicago Exhibit
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Supreme Council
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Gem Display At Exposition In Charlotte NC
Dr Jos Hyde Pratt state geologist travels to Charlotte to coordinate with Made in Carolinas Exposition officials. North Carolina manufacturers will participate in a natural resources exhibit showing minerals gems and forest resources. Forsyth woods and soils stressed along with gem materials like rubies sapphires moonstones and zircons. Reunited after four decades Horace W Alison locates daughter in Birmingham and reveals an estate valued over 200000. Germany reports progress redeeming notes tied to postwar reparations program with substantial bond payments to the commission.
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Steel Creek
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Married at Preacher's Home in Monroe
Dr George T Harding 76, father of Warren G Harding, married Miss Alice Severns 52 at Monroe Presbyterian Church home of Rev Frank Knowles. The ceremony followed a Monroe marriage license. Harding’s office in Marion, Ohio, closed to callers.
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Hungary Asked to Accept Peace Terms by Banffy
Budapest reports unreserved acceptance is urged by Foreign Minister Banffy to the Hungarian national assembly for terms of the peace resolution urged in early July.
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Forbes to Address Veterans
Washington director Porkos of the War Veterans Bureau accepted suffrage in South America and accepted Major Bulwinkle’s invitation to Montevideo. President Brum addressed the North Carolina American, sending the Uruguayan congress a Dill Legion meeting at Hendersonville providing suffrage for women and other legal rights held by men. The project has approval from influential groups in congress and seems assured of success.
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British Oppose Proposition Washington
The British government opposes exempting American coastwise shipping from Panama canal tolls proposed by Senator Borah. Washington reports show the Shipping Board has appropriated 2 200 906 000 dollars since its inception.
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Resolution for congressional probe of Tennessee committeeman
A bill to investigate charges that John W. Overall a Tennessee Republican National Committeeman violated civil service laws and sold public offices was introduced by Senator McKellar a Democrat from Tennessee.
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Gold cargo arrives in New York aboard Stockholms steamer
The steamer Stockholms from Gothenburg reached New York with 58 cases of gold bars valued at 800000 pounds, consigned to the National Bank of Commerce.
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King Bill Seeks Four Million for Russian Relief Aid
Senator King of Utah introduces a bill proposing four million dollars to be appropriated by the President for Russian relief efforts. The measure aims to provide humanitarian aid and support amid ongoing hardships.
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Washington
King
Utah
John Manville to Build $2 Million Asbestos Plant
The Canadian John Manville company plans a $2,000,000 plant in Quebec to manufacture asbestos roofing shingles and related products. The site locations include Quebec and Montreal as part of the expansion.
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Opposition to Railroad Funding Bill Unfolds in Senate Hearings
In Washington the opposition to the administration railroad funding bill, set at about 450 million dollars, surfaced openly before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee as part of ongoing hearings.
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British Commission Arrives in Moscow to negotiate trade
The Soviet Russia weekly notes the arrival at Moscow of a British commission tasked with negotiating trade with Soviet Russia.
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Moscow
New York
Soviet Russia
War Veterans Destitute Investigation Ordered
Governor Small of Illinois commissions a five officer board from the state military forces to probe conditions of destitution among World War I veterans in Springfield.
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Small
Governor Cooper's Interest Draws Attention to Made in Carolina Exposition
Governor Cooper's interest in the Made in Carolina exposition attracted regional attention as the event showcased state produced goods and local industry partnerships. Attendees noted the governor's presence would boost visibility and support for Carolina manufacturers.
Human Element in Industry Highlighted by Exposition
Greenville DC Gov Robert A Cooper plans to speak on The Human Element in Industry at the Made in Carolinas Exposition opening September 12. He stresses education and broadening understanding for the rank and file to drive progress through knowledge, loyalty, and cooperation. Paris telegram notes Bernhardt in good health amid circulating rumors.
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Loans urged to aid Southern farmers by Amourous
Martin Amourous of Marietta Georgia urged government loans for Southern farmers to bridge the period before cotton markets reopen before a congressional committee probing agricultural conditions.
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De Valera Letter Shocks Ireland Dominion Offer
Belfast reports a muted, skeptical response as Eamonn de Valera rejects the British offer of dominion status for Ireland in a letter to Prime Minister Lloyd George. Public opinion remains wary amid ongoing peace talks and uncertainty about Ireland's future.
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Noted Woman Miss Sarah Davies Dies in London
Miss Sarah Emily Davies a pioneer in woman suffrage died in London at 91. She helped found Girton College the first English college for women and was a leading figure in the movement.
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Greeks Begin Second Offensive Against Turkish Nationalists
Smyrna reports the Greeks have launched a second offensive as Turkish nationalists retreat toward the Sakaris river. In California, efforts to cultivate chaulmoogra trees near Chico aim to supply oil for leprosy treatment in Hawaii. President Harding asks Congress for 200000 dollars to fund the disarmament conference expenses.
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Britain Seeks Wider Pact With United States and Japan
Britain desires to broaden the Anglo Japanese Alliance into a trilateral treaty among Great Britain United States and Japan outlining a broader security arrangement and closer cooperation.
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Inaugural Day Move Endorsed by ABA Committee
A committee of the American Bar Association at its meeting recommends advancing presidential Inauguration from March 4 to the third Monday in January. The report highlights potential constitutional and practical benefits of the change.
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American Bar Association
Multiple North Carolina Local News Briefs Across Cities
Southeast Ex press rejects Gaston Means claim about a 76000 loan shipment from Concord to Chicago with evidence to show the package never left sight. Wooten resigns and is reinstated as city prosecutor in Kinston. Roads to Watauga Ashe and Alleghaney counties to open outlets for southern travel. Floyd's son born in Charlotte. two drown at Wrightsville beach. Tobacco market steady with low grades weak. Ulrich notes state projects in Fayetteville. Governor Morrison denies false Ku Klux Klan membership rumors. Waddill elected public welfare superintendent in Henderson. Auto fatalities in Kinston with Jesse Grainger dead and two others injured.
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Three Deaths by Lightning and Local Docket of Arrests
A severe electrical storm across the county kills George and Robert Herring near Pikeville and another man Crumpler, while deputies led by Sheriff Grant capture fifty illicit stills in recent weeks. The report also notes a pistol wound case in Statesville, a nonagenarian in Cleveland, and deaths in Newton and North Newton linked to accidents and an inquest.
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Linney confirmed as federal attorney amid voting rights concerns
Washington reports the senate confirmed Frank A. Linney, North Carolina Republican state chairman, as federal attorney for the western district after opposition over his stance on negro voting. The vote stood 21 to 17. Nearby notes show Caldwell county typhoid treatment totals and several local civic updates.
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