Secretary Weeks Urges Repeal of Excess Profit Tax
Secretary Weeks told the Pittsburgh chamber of commerce that the government must raise about 17.1 billion dollars in 40 months to cover running expenses and refunds. He warned against new commitments, urged economy in government operations, and argued the excess profit tax is ineffective during falling prices.
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Revolution in Mexico Heralded by Cabrera Brothers
El Paso based Texan-Press dispatches from Los Notiing report a new Mexican revolution forming led by Luis Cabrera described as the brains behind Carranza’s government, with Alfonso Cabrera and Ignacio Bonillas, former Mexican envoy to the United States, among the organizers.
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Ignacio Bonillas
United States
To Sell Part of State
Fallahassee Florida sale proposal to Alabama of western Florida west of the Apalachicola river including Bay Calhoun Escambia Holmes Jackson Okaloosa Santa Rosa Walton and Washington counties to be presented to the Florida legislature when it convenes next month.
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Tiger declines phonographic record of his voice
Paris reports that Georges Clemenceau, former French premier, will be remembered for his deeds and writings while his voice cannot be recorded. The Tiger declines to permit a phonographic recording of his speech, ensuring his spoken voice is not preserved.
Federal Government Loses Income Tax Suit
Washington report shows the United States Court of Claims ruling that estates with net assets over 50 000 that pay federal estate tax may deduct that amount from their income tax return. The decision impacts estates facing the estate tax.
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United States Court of Claims
Still Clings to Hops
Pessimism about President Harding’s policy aside, the league council clings to the hope that America may join if the covenant is adequately amended.
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League of Nations
Council of the League
America
Rueso-Polish Treaty Signed in London Dispatch
A Riga to London Times dispatch reports the Risio Polish treaty to be ratified in Minsk within thirty days. In Bologna Italy valuable relics of Joachim Murat king of Naples 1808 to 1815 were stolen from the Renaissance museum.
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Joachim Murat
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Drought in France and Europe Low Rhine and Seine Levels
A prolonged drought in France and western Europe alarms observers as river levels on the Rhine and Seine fall to unprecedented lows. In Mexico, railroad unions are ordered to resume work immediately following an agreement between strike leaders and government officials.
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Washington Faces Embarrassment Over German War End Plan
Washington sources report Allied occupation of German territory raises a new problem for President Harding. Some congressional leaders push for a quick peace resolution, while others fear embarrassment to allied nations and urge patience until Germany’s postwar situation is clearer. Harding reportedly favors cautious steps to avoid complications with allies. The piece notes that ending the war would likely require troop withdrawal. Also, Germany is said to be regaining momentum in low-priced trade with South America per a Commerce Department report from Santiago.
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Chile
Zamora Dies of Wounds In Battle With Troops
Mexico City reports Pedro Zamora a notorious bandit active for a decade along Mexico's western coast died from wounds sustained in a recent clash with federal troops.
Harding Orders Review Of Debs Espionage Case
President Harding has directed Attorney General Taugher to review the case of Eugene V Debs the 1920 socialist presidential candidate who is serving a sentence under the espionage act in Atlanta and seeking clemency or retrial.
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Atlanta
Dodge Brothers Re opening in Detroit after closure
Dodge Brothers motor car company in Detroit re opens after a closure since last December with a force of between 2 500 and 4 000 men. Officials announced. grain marketing plan discussed. Representatives of principal grain growing states meet in Chicago on April 6 to consider the American Farm Bread Federation cooperative grain marketing plan.
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Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company
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Court House
Clarence Poe
Raleigh
Progressive Farmer
Store to Pay Poker Debts In Macon Ga
Macon Georgia reports show express shipments alleged stolen by messengers used to cover poker debts contracted on trains. W A Hughes former messenger testified to a jury. Clara Hamon acquitted in Ardmore Oklahoma of murder charges against Jake L Hammon Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma and railroad and oil promoter.
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W. A. Hughes
Clara Hamon
Ardmore
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Jake L. Hamnon
Oklahoma
Harding Approves New Economic Course for America
President Harding endorses a new policy path aimed at revitalizing business and expanding national prospects. Officials anticipate significant economic benefits and a stronger industrial base as the plan unfolds across the United States.
Duty First Sym pathy Next As President Cannot Permit Any Thing to Offend Britain
Washington President Harding reaffirmed that as head of state he cannot permit actions that might provoke Britain while handling foreign relations. He expressed strong sympathy for Irish aspirations but stressed official constraints. The administration approved army and navy officers' refusal to let U S troops join an evacuation day parade in Boston led by Irish freedom advocates after a presidential review with Secretaries Hughes and Weeks.
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War Department
New Russo Turkish Sede Treaty Recognizes Boundaries
Wireless dispatch from Moscow notes a new Russo Turkish pact defines boundaries and binds both sides to reciprocal recognition of acts. It abolishes oil treaties and capitulations, cedes Batum to Georgia with local autonomy, while preserving Turkish port transit rights. Artyn Ardahan and Kars are acknowledged as Turkish territory.
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Policy on Beer In Doubt Predicts Congress’ Beer Test
Prohibition members foresee congress policy hinging on department rules for a beer trial. They see no early change to restrict a physician from prescribing more than a pint of whiskey in ten days. Past dry leaders recall a more liberal sick man’s beer supply, prescribed by the case.
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Hoover to Head Innovation Drives Economic Revival
Hoover to head an action plan approved by the Harding administration aimed at reviving American prosperity through business mobilization. The government will again cooperate with private industry to rebuild export trade and secure foreign markets, with President Harding and Cabinet studying plans largely steered by Herbert Hoover.
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Harding
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Herbert Hoover
Tha Amorica
Big Road Money for States Allocates Ward Funds
The Bureau of Public Roads of the Department of Agriculture announced this year’s road and bridge funds totaling about 622 million dollars. Amounts to each state include Alabama nine million, Florida seven point seven two five million, Georgia ten million, North Carolina six point six million, South Carolina six million, and Virginia ten million, with money from local, state, and federal sources.
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Department of Agriculture
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Virginia
Long Deportation Voyage for Undesirable Alien
New York aboard a vessel bound for Calcutta India, a German passenger 8 identified as an undesirable alien was deported on a record voyage cited by immigration officials. The journey described as the largest deportation trip on the high seas involved New York Frederick de Chaine and a single German national.
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Frederick de Chaine
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India
Governor Spry to be Named
Washington Former Governor William Spry of Utah is understood to have been virtually decided upon by President Harding for appointment as commissioner of the general land office. Harvey's Appointment Approved London The British government gave formal approval to the appointment of Col. George B. M. Harvey as United States ambassador to Great Britain.
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Harding
General Land Office
Record shows wood export surge from Gulf ports
New York reporting a sharp rise in wood and wood products exports from Gulf ports. Value climbed from 196,802.66 in 1919 to 196,525,752 in 1920, per statistics published by the lumber trade journal of New Orleans.
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German Victory in Upper Silesia Reported
A German victory is announced in Upper Silesia as Poland secures only about one fourth of the vote in the recent plebiscite.
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Plebiscite Victory Sets Upper Silesia Boundary Fate
Official returns show Herlin Germany winning a sweeping plebiscite in Upper Silesia to decide its future national status. Votes tallied indicate 76,000 for Germany and 38,800 for Poland amid a largely peaceful voting day on Palm Sunday. </S>
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Sixth Largest Cotton Crop Grown in 1920-21
The Census Bureau reports the 1920-21 cotton season yielded 754 hundredweight bales, about 749000 equivalent 500 pound bales more than the 1914 record and slightly below the 1964 crop. It marks the sixth largest cotton harvest in U S history, with the year described as the period of the largest crop since 1914.
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Density of Population in 1920 Census Figures
The Census Bureau reports the average U S population density excluding possessions was 45.5 persons per square mile in 1920, up from 30.9 in 1910. Southern states show higher densities with North Carolina 62.6, Virginia 67.4, Tennessee 56.1, South Carolina 55.2, Georgia 49.6, Florida 49.6, Mississippi 68? and Louisiana 49.6.
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Virginia
Lenine Opens Coalition Talks for Soviet Russia
Nikolai Lenine the Bolshevik premier begins coalition government negotiations with Mensheviks and Social Revolutionaries as efforts to form a new Soviet Russia administration move forward in Copenhagen.
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Tumulty and Perkins Form Jersey Law Partnership
Joseph P. Tumulty former Wilson secretary and Representative Randolph Perkins of Woodcliff Lake New Jersey form a general law practice partnership in New Jersey.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Wilson
Randolph Perkins
Woodcliff Lake
N.J
New Jersey
Agent Arrest Foushe Over Virginia Peanut Plan
Williamston California style peanut stock scheme reaches North Carolina as J Frank Foushe, secretary of the Pea nut Growers Exchange in Suffolk, is arrested in Plymouth on charges of selling stock without a state license. The venture touts a cooperative model with a $10 sign up and $40 per share, targeting thousands of growers in Virginia and North Carolina.
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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner
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Revenues Exceeded by Costs for 227 Cities in 1920
Washington reports governmental costs including interest and outlays for permanent improvements in 227 U.S. cities with populations over 30,000 surpassed total revenues by 8.991 million dollars in the year 1920. Eleven hundred American seamen were discharged from merchant ships in Manila during 1920, per acting US Shipping Commissioner Francisco Corrales.
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Investigation of negro labor conditions in Georgia counties
Governor Dorsey released a statement endorsing a Federal District Attorney Alexander led inquiry into conditions among negro labor on farms in southern counties. In Berlin the Reichstag approved disarmament bill in three readings, differing from the government draft.
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Typothetae Federation Meets in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida hosts the Southeastern Typothetac Federation annual session to discuss among other issues the 44 hour week. The gathering brings member societies together to consider labor standards and coordinating printing trades.
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Fla
Case of World War Veterans Survey Initiated Nationwide
Rotary clubs across the country have started a nationwide survey of conditions surrounding the case of disabled world war veterans, sent to the American Legion's national headquarters by letter.
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American Legion
Millionaire in Trouble as Conspiracy Charges Named
Washington reports the ninth annual meeting of the chamber of commerce of the United States will be held in Atlantic City from April 27 to 28. The theme emphasizes more business methods in government and less government management of business. Harry B. Black, a New York millionaire, faces conspiracy charges in Tampa, Florida, involving the Yoletead act.
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Epidemic of Building Fever Strikes Yew Court House Area
In Johnston County residents report a veritable epidemic of building fever sweeping Yew Court House and surrounding Ngfield area. Builders rush to start homes and businesses amid rising demand and scarce materials. Officials urge restraint and orderly development practices.
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Prosperity Seen In Large Smithfield Building Boom
Smithfield undergoes a vigorous construction push including a $400,000 courthouse, a $160,000 high school, a $350,000 negro school with 14 rooms, plus several residences. A planned Masonic Lodge near the Neuse river is expected to rise in the coming year, with a Y M C A basement and upper lodge facilities.
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Interest In Road Meetings In Greensboro 1823
Greensboro hosts U S Good Roads events and a national highway gathering promoted by J A Rountree. Major J R D Mathe son to attend Fort Leavenworth officers school starting Sept. 5. A miniature bar room found in a Norfolk & Western freight car leads to a $4,500 bond for Captain T W Blping. Lenoir reports Miss L Exam Clement wed to B E B Stafford. milder fie battles with one death so far. Monroe notes 8% drop in commercial fertilizer purchases among farmers.
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U. S. Good Roads Association
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Fayetteville Quietly Plans YMCA Amid City Campaign
Fayetteville leaders and 200 citizens gathered at the Lafayette hotel to approve a $50,000 YMCA project. A high school boy spoke boldly, outperforming former Navy Secretary, as local agents hailed the decision. Myrtle Swindell, Hertford County home demonstrator, highlighted women and girls’ wide county efforts. Hamlet plans a peach showcase from local orchards, organized by the chamber of commerce. Seaboard Air Line development officials announced joint efforts with county groups.
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