Congress to Cut Taxes by 166 Million for 1930
News Review outlines President Hoover administration plans to reduce federal taxes by about 160 million dollars for the calendar year 1920 to stimulate the economy, with a proposed 1 percent tax cut on 1929 incomes for individuals and corporations. The move, pending Congress action, aims to ease stock market strain and is under discussion with Republican and Democratic leaders. The piece notes market volatility, stock exchange actions to curb undercover selling, and Hoover’s Arlington address urging deeper world disarmament talks while preserving U.S. defense readiness.
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Edward W. Pickard
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Mellon
Ogden Mills
Roy Young
Federal Reserve Board
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Gnal
Treasury
Bath Houses
Washington
Jesse Livermore
New York Stock Exchange
Overs
Mystery of the Lille trunk murder grips France
In Lille a wicker trunk held the body of Francois Rigoudie, 33, sent from Paris. Police link the case to his mother Marie Blanc murdered months earlier. Investigators probe political motive as suspects, all foreigners, vanish after a tainted trail of revolutionary ties and suspected revenge.
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Lille
Francois Rigoudie
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Rigaudin
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Jonjing
Gare du Nord
Rigaudry
Good Health of Girl Leads Her to Kill Self
Berlin report notes a young Berlin woman Erna Cangor killed herself after a routine medical exam. She appeared normal, then fled the room and a gunshot in the hallway ended her life before doctors could intervene.
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Berlin
Erna Cangor
Chiarinttenturg
Perfectis
Hoowever
Eris
Magician Hewes Widow Found Strangled at Home
New York report says Mrs Hewes widow of the magician Hewes was found strangled in her four room apartment. A maid discovered the body and police found no clear cause or motive. Bank books in the effects showed large deposits, suggesting wealth.
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New York
Hewes
Gold Injected to Treat Tuberculosis at Gramp ton Hospital
Danish discovery named saucerysin is used at Gramp ton hospital to treat consumption. A salt of gold mixed with sodium is injected into patients’ veins, and the solution acts on the tuberculosis germs. The treatment aims to aid those afflicted by tubercular disease.
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London
Grampton Hospital
New Model Garand Rifle Aims Three Times Faster Fire
Washington reports a new model semi automatic rifle named Garand, developed by the War department. It weighs slightly less than the Springfield and fires ten shots per clip, delivering up to ninety rounds a minute during tests at Aberdeen. The board found it superior to rivals but urged comparison with Pederson before standard adoption.
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War Department
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Semautomatic Board
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Wayside Peddlers Routed From California Highways
California enforces a law banning fruit vegetable and other peddlers from state roadways to improve highways. The Automobile Club of Southern California champions the clean up effort and notes rights of way extend beyond road edges. State highway workers will remove signs billboards and displays along the roads as part of the crackdown.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Bighways
Automobile Club of
Southern California
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Automobile Club
State Highway Commission
Jealousy Triggers Slaying in Roosevelt Hotel
Washington. Dester Churchill Day ton, 25, an insurance salesman, confessed to strangling Miss Marjorie Lucy O'Donnell, 23, of the National Geographic Society, in a Roosevelt hotel room. He blamed jealousy and heavy drinking, said she refused engagement, and recounted he attempted suicide after the crime. He called a bell boy to alert police.
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Washington
Dester Churchill Dayton
Marjorie Lucy O'Donnell
National Geographic Society
Roosevelt Hotel
Dayton
Marty
Bell Boy
Toling
Chewing Gum Delays Reds View of Chicago in Moscow
The American stage success Chicago is set for early Moscow Art Theatre production with rehearsal underway. Russian actors struggle with stage directions such as lighting their trousers fire and importing American matches. Directors are surprised by the chewing gum quantities and plan to import gum for the performance.
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Chicago
Moscow
Moscow Art Theater
Art
Letter About Jars Travels Far Over 17 Years
Petersburg Michigan article notes Miss Leo Lowe of Detroit sent a postcard for fault jars 17 years ago. The card arrived in excellent condition with no marks to show delay. Mrs. Lowe died and her daughter, now Mrs. William Bersbeck, no longer needs the jars.
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Petersburg
Mich
Leo Lowe
Detroit
Irs
Denies Robbery as Spence Claims Drugs Case
Milwaukee case sees Bruce Spence deny robbing Dr. B C Ladewig while admitting to thefts and alleged narcotic involvement. Dr Ladewig, the physician, also denies the office robbery. The judge weighs if Spence is a drug addict as court errand proceeds.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bruce Spence
Spence
B. C. Ladewig
Ladewig
Money Machine Swindle Lands Man in Prison
Lester Jefferson, a Astoria grocer, testified that with two visitors he was duped by a money machine claim. William Kallas, 29, is held in 10080 bail for Queens grand jury on grand larceny charges. Jefferson described the plan to reproduce currency and the overnight machine with clipped newspapers instead of money.
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New York
Lester Jefferson
Astoria
William Kallas
Jefferson
Queens
Kallas
Astor
Gets $350000, but Keeps at Odd Jobs
Denver man Joins heir to $350000 from late Howard Vanderslice’s estate in Kansas City. Seventy year old William Vanderslice will continue to work odd jobs to stay busy while he receives an outright $100000 cash gift.
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Denver
Joan W. Vanderslice
Howard Vanderslice
English Wanderer Models House After Submarine
London notes M. Maurice Dekosra, a wanderer and author, builds a house styled as a Pullman car yacht and a submarine. The submarine room features a cocktail bar arranged around a wheel and periscope to preserve the wandering atmosphere.
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London
M. Maurice Dekosra
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