Sales Tax Sheds Light on Bonus Financing Proposal
President Harding urged a general sales tax as the only feasible funding for a soldiers' bonus in a letter to Chairman Fordney. He warned postponement of bonus legislation unless Congress backs a tax, citing Treasury strains and the need to avoid piecemeal payments.
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Fordney
Washington
Harding
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Treasury
Bal four hails U S debt of gratitude on return
Arthur J. Balfour, welcomed home from the Washington conference, declares that the world owes an accountable debt of gratitude to the government of the United States. He speaks in London amid post conference reactions and financial discussions.
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U. S
Kid Marriages Rise Reported in Washington
Washington reports a rise in marriages among underage youths with data showing sixteen thousand boys and fourteen thousand eight hundred thirty four girls under fifteen years old listed in the records.
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Washington
Letter Claims Sands Knows Killer of William Desmond Taylor
A February letter purporting to come from Edward F. Sands claims he knew who killed film director William Desmond Taylor and would name the murderer if immunity was granted. Investigators question its authenticity as Sands remains missing and the case continues with other leads including a locket bearing an inscription and the last known contact with Mabel Normand at Taylor’s home.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Edward F. Sands
Taylor
William Desmond Taylor
Sands
Woolwine
Jean Crones
Crones
E. F. Sands
Mabel Normand
Miss Normand
Rawson Appointed U S Senator to Fill Kenyon Term
Des Moines Iowa Feb 18 Charles A Rawson a manufacturer was named United States senator to fill the unexpired term of Senator William S Kenyon who resigned to become a federal judge The appointment was made by Gov N F E Wendall Rawson long served as chairman of the Republican state committee and was a close friend of Kenyon.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Rawson
United States
William S.S. Kenyon
Rawson
N. F E. Wendall
Republican State Committee
Kenyon
Paris 1924 Olympic prep uses Pershing Stadium for training
Paris report says Pershing stadium is turned over by the city to the French committee managing the 1924 Olympic games. The facility will be used exclusively for training of athletes who will compete in the Paris games.
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Paris
Pershing
Purdue Student Drowns in Memorial Pool
Earl W. Sherwood twenty five year old junior civil engineering Purdue University was found dead in eight feet of water in the Memorial gymnasium swimming pool in Lafayette Indiana on February 21.
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Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Earl W. Sherwood
School of Civil Engineering
Purdue University
Memorial Gymnasium
Treaties Go Together At Armaments Conference
Washington February 21 The seven treaties negotiated by the armaments conference must stand or fall together. The senate foreign relations committee considers their fate as a unit.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U S Market Report Highlights Grain Livestock Quotes
The weekly US market roundup for Feb 16 shows varied hay and feed prices across cities, with No 1 timothy and alfalfa quoted at multiple hubs. Dairy butter and cheese prices steady to firm, grain futures rallying, and Chicago hogs and cattle prices posted notable levels for the week.
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Washington
Hay
Timothy
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kansas City
Memphis
Atlanta
Prairie
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Beases City
Massachusetts
Boston
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Young Americas
Square Prints, Co
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
Winnipeg
United Mine Workers Order Nationwide Strike for April First
Indianapolis Feb 21 A referendum by all members of coal mine unions will decide a nation wide strike set for April 1 1922 unless a new wage agreement is reached The convention backed a six hour day five day week and maintained pay scales while rejecting an eight hour underground standard The body also approved overtime pay and weekly wage payments but removed a penalty clause for contract violations Strong voices urged temperate demands while warning against public backlash
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mother Jones
Alexander Howat
Kansas Miner
Philip Murray
International
Fred Mooney
Charleston
W. Va
District 17
Mooney
West Virginia
John Hessler
Indiana
Watts
Springfield
George Turney
Chicago
Scale Committee
McCormick Heiress Engaged to Swiss Riding Master
Mathilde McCormick daughter of Harold F. McCormick and granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller won consent to marry Max Oser of Zurich Switzerland. The engagement was formally announced by Mr. McCormick as reporters gathered at the family home during a conference.
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John D. Rockefeller
Max Oser
Chicago
Mathilde McCormick
Harold F. McCormick
McCormick
McCormick Mansion
Mathilde
Zurich
Switzerland
Held as Counterfeiter in Spokane Arrest
Sonny Gordon an artist was arrested in Spokane Washington on February 21 charged with counterfeiting five dollar federal reserve notes. Police say Gordon drew the entire design of the bills in pen and ink.
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Spokane
Wash
Sonny Gordon
Federal Reserve
Gordon
Villa Would Fight Rebels Against Gen Hernande
Francisco Villa, once a bandit chief, seeks authorization to command his forces in battle against General Rosalio Hernández in Mexico City as tensions rise. The move could redraw loyalties in the ongoing civil conflict and affect regional power dynamics.
Landis resigns from U.S. bench to head baseball
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns as senior United States District Court judge effective March 1. He forwards the resignation to President Harding and plans to devote his time to organizing baseball where he serves as head and commissioner.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Harding
United States
Life for Iowa Slayer Verdict in Keokuk District Court
Keokuk Iowa February 21 a jury found Weaver Kelly guilty of murder in the first degree for slaying Frank Donning and recommended life imprisonment in the district court ruling sealed verdicts.
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Iowa
Keokuk
Weaver Kelly
Frank Donning
Princess Mary to Lose 50000 in Royal Marriage
London reports Princess Mary, daughter of the king and queen, will renounce her personal fortune upon marriage on February 28. The move accompanies royal protocol changes in anticipation of the wedding.
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Mary
London
God Takes Care of Elisha in Unseen Defense
Historical sermon outline recounts Elisha guiding Israel against Ben Hadad. Highlights include the Syrians trapped by divine protection, the prophet's vision of heavenly hosts, and mercy to captured foes leading to peace between Israel and Aram.
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Lord
Israel
God
Elisha
Benhadad
Ellisha
Eilsha
Ben-hadad
Hiliska
Samaria
Dothan
Give Thanks to God in Night Vigil Words
A brief spiritual note urges waking repeatedly in the night to give thanks to God. It cites St. Clement of Alexandria emphasizing vigilance and inner watchfulness within believers who hold the word.
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St. Clement of Alexandria
Bodily Exercise and Godliness
A compact note contrasts bodily exercise as profitless with godliness as profitable in all things, citing moral value over physical fitness and urging focus on spiritual discipline and virtue.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Cures
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with broad claims. It urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample and notes bottles are for sale at drugstores. The copy cites testimonials and druggist endorsements to bolster efficacy.
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Eason
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Reason In His Madness
A seven year old boy, John, tells his teacher he did not fight on the way to school. He explains his face is battered because his family moved yesterday and he had to carry the cat.
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John
California Fig Syrup Ad Teaches Gentle Bowels Aid
A lullabying advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It promises quick relief within hours, highlights a teaspoonful dose, and notes buy from genuine brands with directions printed on the bottle.
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California
Unkind Supposition About Washington Story Origin
Jud Tunkins says the person who started the tale of George Washington's inability to tell a lie was likely seeking an appointment during Washington's administration.
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Jud Tunkins
George Washington
Washington
Diamond Dyes Guarantee Easy Home Dyeing
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing or tinting any fabric from skirts and dresses to draperies and hangings. It promises no spotting fading streaking or running and instructs buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type wool silk linen cotton or blends.
Had the Chance All Right Quote from Uncle Eben
A humorous rural line recalls Noah’s ark as Uncle Eben jokes that without submarines the animals would have survived. He quips that wicked neighbors might have blown up the entire animal kingdom if such vessels existed.
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Uncle Eben
A Beautiful Woman is Always a Well Woman
Mrs. Anna Rheinheimer of Springfield Ohio credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with curing feminine disorders and a cough, noting she gained strength and regained flesh. She praises the medicines and says they can be bought at local druggists with free confidential advice by writing Dr. Pierce's Hotel in Buffalo NY.
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Springfield
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Anna Rheinheimer
W. Main
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Bureau of Markets and Crops
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Landis
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Western Newspaper Union
Elisha’s
Heavenly Defenders
Gilles
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