Wheeler on Stand Tax Protest Against Increases
Juneau Chamber of Commerce cannery and mining interests urged no tax hikes at a joint public hearing before the House Ways and Means and Senate Taxation committees. Spokesman Allen Shattuck urged a balanced budget, stabilized taxes, and tax limits until further Alaska development, warning tax rises would deter new investment. Authorities stressed that appropriations should match revenues, advocating economy and restraint in territorial government activities.
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Alaska
Four measures pass House in session today
The House approved Watsons Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial Exposition measure with a 20000 dollar appropriation for Alaska building and exhibit. It reported from committee and advanced to final passage under suspended rules. Also approved were three other measures: 3000 dollars for Haines, and up to 10000 dollars for a Bristol Bay to Norton Sound shipping subsidy. Elliot and Nylen opposed both bills.
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Future battles to win with limited casualties predicted
Omaha dispatch reports Major General Fries of the Army Chemical Warfare Bureau told reporters that chemical warfare is being developed to win battles with minimal loss of life and without causing permanent injury, instead aiming to capture people and cities without incapacitating them.
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Alaskan Trappers Found Frozen Death In Blizzard
Two Alaskan trappers, A. B. Jones and Mike Thompson, were found frozen on the Alaska Peninsula after a blizzard. Jones, a veteran trapper and Yukon gold rush stampeder, left a widow and six children. Thompson was found in his cabin on Dog Salmon river with severely frostbitten feet and hands.
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Fist Fights Erupt Among Deputies on President Ballot
Paris April 22 Deputies erupted into fist fights on the Presidents rostrum after Deputy Balanant charged that two deputies voted twice in the second balloting for President. Arms swung and one deputy knocked out Balanant in the melee.
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Woman Victim of Vile Assault and Murder near Culver City
The body of Mrs. L. Untermeyer, a Palma suburb resident and dressmaker, was found this forenoon behind a Culver City road house. Her skull was crushed, clothing torn, and a bloody club found nearby. Police indicate a vile assault.
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Los Angeles
Executive order names Kent Cooper AP General Manager
An executive order effective today designates Kent Cooper as General Manager of the Associated Press with full authority. The order is signed by Frank B. Noyes, President.
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New York
Kent Cooper
Associated Press
Frank B. Noyes
Russians Buy Electric Dredges for Ural Work
New York April 22. Russian mining and machine construction representatives sailed home after ordering five electric dredges worth 1.2 million dollars for the Ural platinum fields.
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New York
British Columbia to Destroy Seized Liquor
Victoria reports the government orders all intoxicating liquors seized in raids over the past six months poured into sewers in Victoria and Vancouver to protect the public from doubtful potions.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Dutch colony curacao budget eyes world port status
The April 22 report from The Hague details Curacao budget plans for 1925 including an official memorandum outlining projects to transform Willemstad into a major world port. Proposals include building a mammoth oil refinery on the island and turning the port into one of the largest fuel oil bases globally.
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Opening Seattle game sunny day eyes on home debut
Seattle fans fill the stands as sun shines after showers for the opening game on home grounds this afternoon with Sutherland and Baldwin and Penner and Murphy expected to handle the batteries.
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Gold Standard Adoption Aids World Trade Efforts
Seattle reports Senator L Oddie Nevada argues European adoption of the gold standard will ease trade with the United States and fix Europe’s industrial tangle. He cites the Federal Gold and Silver Commission report detailing mining costs investment and yields, noting Smoot halted further work. Oddie leads a private Senate committee with Hoover and other mining figures.
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New Form of Broadcasting by President Coolidge
New York April 22 President Coolidge delivered a speech via a phono film made at the White House the first attempt to broadcast a voice from screen. The film showed at the Friars Club and echoed the call for economy in government noting a large national debt and domestic economic problems.
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Railroad Receivers to Make Big Improvements
Chicago April 22 The receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway have been granted permission to proceed with their 2,000,000 improvement program.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Senator Dill Placed on Naval Affairs Committee
SPOKANE April 22 Senator C. C. DIN has been placed on the Senate Naval Affairs Committee according to an official announcement received here.
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C. C. Din
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Heavy Snow Hits Kanatak District in April
Advices from the steamer Starr report the heaviest snow fall of the season in the Kanatak district. Snow burying buildings under 10 feet left only smoke stacks visible. Seward notes the depth while Kanatak and Seward endure the blast.
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North Pole Stamps Sold to Aid Amundsen Expedition
Oslo on April 22 reports the sale of North Pole stamps to fund Roald Amundsen's expedition. The Norwegian Post Office released 420,000 stamps valued at 43,800 crowns to support the journey.
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Standard Oil Drills Reach Deep Kanatak Oil Field
SEWARD April 22 The Standard Oil drills are down 2875 feet in the Kanatak oil fields with wells cemented off. The company expects oil at 3500 feet according to advices reaching here.
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Standard Oil
Kanatak
Dawes Appeals Citizens to Aid Senate Rule Change
Vice President Dawes urged non partisan reform of Senate rules during an Associated Press luncheon talk in New York. He framed cloture as key to expediting government business and cited bipartisan support, noting Senator Underwood of Alabama as a long time reform advocate. The message aims to mobilize public opinion for procedural change.
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Oppose Dawes Senate changes discussed in Iowa speech
In Des Moines on April 22 F G Horner president of the Grain Dealers National Association opposed Vice President Dawes proposed rule change to allow filibuster. He spoke to Western Grain Dealers Association about the Copper Haugen farm bill defeat and farm leaders division.
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Tough Battle to Drive Vice from Philadelphia
Philadelphia, April 22. Director of Public Safety Butler declared that cleaning Philadelphia of vice is worse than any battle, recalling his marine days in Vera Cruz during the excitement there.
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Washington officials change dates announced
In Olympia on April 22 the Banking Supervisor J C Minshull will be replaced by Harry G Johnson of Walla Walla on May 7. Savings and Loans Supervisor Chas F Watson will be succeeded by W J Nicely of Tacoma on May 7. Beriah Brown assistant Supervisor of Agriculture has resigned effective May 1.
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J. C Minshull
Harry G. Johnson
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Chas. FF. Watson
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Beriah Brown
Judge Defends Another Refuses to Hear Charges
Seattle April 22 Judge J T Ronald refused to hear a second charge against Ray Zbinden after Prosecutor Colvin denounced Judge French. Ronald said he had confidence in Judge French whose suspended embezzlement sentence was for rum runners.
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U S Marshal at Nome Dead
M W Griffiths aged 60 United States Marshal for the Second Division with headquarters Nome died yesterday after seven months illness and a recent operation. Born in Washington D C Griffiths had served in Alaska and his death prompts C D Jones of the Alaska Road Commission on Seward Peninsula to act as marshal until a successor is named by Judge J G Lomen.
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Valentino Signs New Contract for Movies
Valentino signs with Joseph M. Schenck to guide and direct his future career in Hollywood. His pictures will be released through United Artists with backing from a Schenck led syndicate. Valetino assigns supervision of forthcoming productions to Schenck and Ullman while S. George Ullman handles contract details.
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Raleph Valentino
Joseph M. Schenck
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Lace firm on Bond Street closes after 18th century origin
London April 22. A famous Bond Street lace maker has shut its doors as the old aristocracy can no longer afford hand-made lace and machine-made goods attract the new rich. The firm, established in the 18th century, once supplied lace cuff ruffles to London dandies.
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Bond Street
Chauncey Depew to Celebrate 91st Birthday Tomorrow
New York Central Chairman Chauncey Depew will mark his 91st birthday tomorrow while continuing desk duties as a director. In Prince Rupert halibut fetched 11.4 and three cents this afternoon.
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Government's star witness is denounced in Wheeler case
Great Falls Montana April 22 Senator Burton K Wheeler testified in his own defense denying knowledge of George P Hayes who had acted as government star witness He said Hayes was an attorney for a bootlegger and that Campbell arranged the offer of fees to fight a receiver ship while L C Stephenson opposed him Wheeler claimed he could not take the land permits case and negotiated a $4000 cash payment with the rest to follow
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NO INSTRUCTED VERDICT IN WHEELER CASE IN MONTANA
In Great Falls Montana April 24 attorneys for Senator Wheeler opened their case opposing a directed verdict and sought to present all facts before the jury. Wheeler’s side summoned four witnesses from the east to counter government star witness George P Hayes of New York who testified Wheeler asked him to appear before the Interior Department. Richard Haste former secretary to Wheeler testified he doubted Wheeler sent a telegram saying the permit had been discussed with Solicitor Campbell and noted a March 14 1923 telegram about a discussion with Edwin Booth Solicitor of the Interior about a permit for L E Lincoln.
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George P. Hayes
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Interior Department
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Clean Windows For First Time In 600 Years
Hull April 22. York Minster windows long untouched are being cleaned for the first time in six centuries. The Dean of York appeals for local preservation funds noting the world’s finest English stained glass and warning that once lost such panes cannot be replaced. The restoration seeks to prove cleaning does not harm the mellowed glass.
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Search Drafted as Scour Aims at Fugitives Halff and Tanko
Sacramento report says two airplanes will join the hunt for murder convicts Lloyd Halff and Joe Tanko who escaped San Quentin by climbing the wall two weeks ago and shot Policeman Nunn yesterday.
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Grandson of Tiger Clemenceau Given Suspended Sentence
Seattle April 22 Former Lieutenant Governor W J Coyle told the court that George Gatineau a grandson of Georges Clemenceau Tiger of France pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated His sentence was postponed He is a Paris University graduate served 22 months in the trenches and has taken out his first American papers
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Georges Clemenceau
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