24 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
1
A New York court sees a mass of testimony in the oil lease suit as newspapers clash with Mellon over income taxes. The sprawling case raises questions about tax treatment and publication income in relation to oil leases, with hearings highlighting contested deductions and revenue claims.
General Feng Wu-Haung, known as the "Christian General," takes command of China’s central government after a swift northern redeployment. He announces plans to stop the war, joining with factions opposed to Wu Pei-Fu, and warns against disorder while calling for nationwide unity and peace.
The Shenandah beft Fort Werth describes a route including Lakehurst, Daytona, Cumberland and Maryland. It mentions a supply of water and cups, a spoon like design, and odd details about an event after trwahfest.
A mixed high school boys and girls event at Wicomico High produced a tight sequence of plays. The guard and teammates faced a late challenge from an opposing group, with scores and positions noted as the game progressed.
The article reports that three men were executed in Bordeaux for the murder of Henry Clereux, a bank messenger, during a issued collection caravan last April. Commutation spared two others who were to die but received life imprisonment.
A Toronto plebiscite reports a majority for the temperance act with about 20 167 votes in favor of the dry law. Rural areas trend toward prohibition while urban centers show alignment with government controlled liquor sales. The vote mirrors an earlier 1910 plebiscite and signals ongoing regional divides.
An obscure wartime veteran case centers on a man named Henry McHenry Works from Ardmeare Pa. Investigators report a grim scene with a veteran chained to a tree near Treut Run. The attack left him severely injured and authorities seek motive in a web of unclear circumstances.
Secretary Hughes defended the Kellogg era foreign policy before a full Lyric Theatre audience in Baltimore. He rejected charges of secret commitments and pointed to U S withdrawal from Santo Domingo and Latin American diplomacy as evidence of openness. He criticized Democrats for opposing the Washington arms conference and stressed U S leadership in the League of Nations for global peace.
An American from Waco Texas was killed by Mexican bandits on the road toward Vera Cruz. Dispatches received report the traveler died amid the attack near Palessa. authorities and relatives in Washington were notified.
Fragmented report describes maritime topics and a bribery inquiry amid references to individuals and places, with garbled names and terms. Details are unreadable or corrupt, but hints at an investigation and legal proceedings involving multiple persons and locations.
New York officials warn publication of income tax returns violates law with penalties. The Herald Tribune and World faced decisions on printing names and amounts. The Justice Department cautions that future publication of returns may occur under final rulings as Mellon and others withhold comment.
Secretary Wallace of the Agricultural Department suffered further complications from heart surgery performed last week to remove tesemia reseiting from a proceedure. Reports indicate a grave condition as medical team monitors his recovery amid uncertain prognosis.
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