Government expenses push down tax cut outlook
Secretary Mellon told the Senate Finance Committee that the $290 million House tax cut must be pared to about $201 million and perhaps $182 million due to higher government outlays. Revenues are expected to match last year, with a revised program proposing restoring the auto tax and adjusting the corporation levy to save funds.
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Washington
House
Mellon
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury
Scout Library Opens for Pawerstown and County Troops
The Washington County Library allocates about 700 to create a Scout Library with 1000 volumes. Boys must show their scout badge to borrow. Books cover history, adventure, nature, science, and more and will be rotated to branch towns like Clearspring, Hancock, Smithsburg, Williamsport, and Boonsboro.
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Pawerstown
Washington County
Boy Scouts
America
Clearspring
Hancock
Smithsburg
Williamsport
Boonsboro
Hagerstown
Mellon sees no change in conditions for year
Secretary Mellon told the Senate finance committee that business conditions are unlikely to differ materially for the rest of the calendar year from the past two years. He predicted little difference in income tax receipts for next year and cautioned that predicting business could not be done with certainty.
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Washington
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Public sale planned for headquarters building after occupancy move
City officials announced that the headquarters building will be offered at public sale after the police depart ment moves to the first floor of City Hall later this fall. The sale awaits the current occupant vacating the premises.
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City Hall
Lave
Gameweil
McKee and Dewey
Williamsport to Test Water System With New Pump
W Harry Angle who holds the contract to build Williamsport water system will install a centrifugal pump at the east end run to test each pipe section as laid. The pump may be installed today with machinery and equipment arriving this week. pipe has been distributed on all streets.
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W. Harry Angle
Williamsport
Potomac
Ruzan
Angle
Youth Exonerated In Fatal Shooting
Richard Leichholtz of Waynesboro is exonerated by a coroner's jury in the death of Earl Shockey. Shockey was shot with a cat rifle during an evening gathering, the bullet entering the left temple and causing death about 45 minutes later.
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Richard Leichholtz
Waynesboro
Earl Shockey
Mark
Shockey
Elmer L Smith Sworn as 30 Day City Police
Elmer L Smith of the National Detective Agency was ordered sworn in as a city policeman for 30 days at the City Council meeting yesterday.
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Elmer L. Smith
National Detective Agency
Orphans Court Schedules Meeting Change
The Orphans' Court will convene on Thursday of this week instead of Good Friday, altering the planned session date.
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Orphans’ Court
Klan Chief Accused of Urging Slayings in Deposition
In a deposition used in a Pennsylvania suit to curb Klan activity, David C. Stephenson, former Indiana Grand Dragon, asserts Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, instigated murder. Stephenson, serving life for Madge Oberholtzer’s murder, calls Evans “the” figure behind the scheme.
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Pittsburgh
Hiram W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Pennsylvania
David C. Stephenson
the Klan
Indiana
Michigan City
Ind
Madge Oberholtzer
Stephenson
Evans
NAME CAPTAINS FOR Y DRIVE
The YMCA drive begins April 10 and lasts six days. Captains include Elmer Funkhouser A K Coffman Howard Stickell A M Horst A H Warner George Twyford Max Fiery Frank Leiter Robert Dudley Mrs H C Barnhart Miss Aleda Cook Miss Elizabeth Flook. Bowling team captains are Mrs C N Dennis and Jo C Monath with Frank Russell as general chairman.
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Y. M. Cc
C. N. Dennis
Jo. C. Monath
Delegation Seeks Road Repairs From Indian Springs
A delegation from Indian Springs appeared before the Board of County Commissioners asking to reinforce the road from Indian Springs to Moore's Church this summer. Road supervisor Abram Shank reported resurfacing into St James College and the Boonsboro Williamsport road from the station to the Downsville Pike has already been completed this spring.
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Indian Springs
Board of County Commisioners
Moore’s Church
Abram Shank
St. James College
Boonsboro
Williamsport
Downsville Pike
New Companies Are Incorporated
The West End Homes Inc located at 19 W Antietam Street received articles of incorporation from the State Tax Commission. It is a real estate company with capitalization of 500 shares at 100 each, with Edgar R Burger Gorman C Brandenburg and Leo H Miller as incorporators. The Helen Company of 45 West Franklin Street also received articles of incorporation for a business in women's wearing apparel, capitalized at 10000, with Moses and Ida Saltzman and Herman Press as incorporators.
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West End Homes, Inc
W. Antietam Street
State Tax Commission
Edgar R. Burger
Gorman C. Brandenburg
Leo H. Miller
Helen Company
West Franklin Street
Moses
Ida Saltzman
Herman Press
Sixty Eight Catholics Under Arrest in Mexico City
Six eight adherents of the Roman Catholic church were under arrest on charges of anti government activities as Holy Week began without priestly offices in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Dam bill gets right of way
Washington April 3 The Johnson boulder dam question was given preferred status on the Senate calendar today by the Republican steering committee The regular monthly meeting of the Fair Board will be held this afternoon Plans for the racing card at the coming fair will be the chief topic of discussion.
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Washington
Johnson Boulder Dam
Senate
Republican Steering Committee
Stock sales at Court House auction brief
Morning sales report lists 72 shares Hagerstown Bank at 74 dollars, 10 shares First National at 47.10, 27 shares Maryland Surety at 47.50, 23 shares Williamsport Bridge at 30, and one share Fair stock at 125 dollars.
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Hagerstown Bank
First National
Maryland Surety
Williamsport Bridge
Cicero Election Violence Reported Amid Balloting
Al Capone gangsters beat two Cicero men and shot another during the town’s election day unrest. The slain man was unnamed while Al Mazintis and William Pradowskas were badly beaten as police appeared indifferent. In Chicago proper federal agents arrested a suspect claiming involvement in six murders and bombings tied to Lorenzo Juliano's leadership.
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Cicero, III
al Capone
Chicago
Cicero Police Department
al Mazintis
William Pradowskas
Bond bid tops city bidding history for light plant issue
The National City Company of New York bid 106169 on 300000 light plant bonds, the highest municipal bid in the city’s history, reported by city treasurer Daniel Downin. Water bonds fetched 106.39 recently, bonds carry 4 percent interest, and market data show premiums near 103.50, signaling strong credit.
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National City Company of New York
Daniel &. Downin
Hagerstown
Congressman James A. Gallivan Dies in Massachusetts
James A. Gallivan of Boston a Democratic member of Congress from the Twelfth Massachusetts district since 1924 died today at Cambridge Hospital after a long illness. He served in Congress for 15 years and was known for his work on local and national issues.
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Cambridge
Western Maryland Railway Stock Rises on NYSE
A New York banking house reports Western Maryland Railway stock gained two points on the New York Exchange yesterday. The City of Baltimore reportedly plans to rescind the limit set with the late George J. Gould that would block any merger between Western Maryland and Baltimore and Ohio.
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Western Maryland Railway
New York Exchange
New York
Baltimore
George J. Gould
Western Maryland
Ohio
Elite Fail To Oust Laundry In Lake Forest
Chicago April 3 Lake Forest a North Shore suburb of millionaires pursues Mrs Carrie Strom who runs a laundry from home The suburb claims culture demands closure but officials rule zoning cannot stop her since she does all the work herself The score remains Strom 1 Lake Forest 0 after the first inning
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Chicago
Lake Forest
North Shore
Carrie Strom
Douglas postmaster suicide tied to GOP funding claims
In Douglas Georgia an ex postmaster shot a money order clerk then killed himself. Notes by L S Peterson alleged Republican party demands of 2000 over five years drove him to debt and death. Congressman Lankford said he would pursue a full investigation. An unsigned letter in Petersons pocket directed sending funds to a black Republican committeeman in Georgia.
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Douglas
Georgia
L. S&s
Kirkland
Lankford
Washington
Peterson
Ben J. Davis
Doub Is Elected At Middletown Burgess Race
George L. Doub defeated Walter Beachley for Middletown burgess 1565 to 116 at the annual corporation election. Commissioners elected were A. Glenn Cramer, Charles B. Darner, C. Mason Hoffman, Calvin R. Coblentz, and Edgar H. Koogle. Beachley, three times elected burgess, had defeated Doubd years earlier. Doubd is a well known merchant.
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George L. Doub
Walter Beachley
Burgess of
Middletown
A. Glenn Cramer
Charles B. Darner
C. Mason Hoffman
Calvin R. Coblentz
Edgar H. Koogle
Beachley
Burgess
Doubd
Dovid
Signing Petition to Remove Tracks on East Antietam
A petition to remove trolley tracks on East Antietam during summer street rebuilding will be presented to the Mayor and Council at Thursday night’s regular session. Potomac EdisonCompany may substitute bus service for the loop trolley line.
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East Antietam
Potomac- Edison Company
Robbery Attempt Foiled at American Stores Co
Three men attempted to steal a small safe from the American Stores Co on South Potomac street at 4 30 am. Patrolman William Brennan arrived, two thieves fled with the safe toward an automobile but were fired upon and escaped. A lookout fled down an alley, while a car stolen earlier from William C Hoffman’s garage may be involved. The safe contained only a small amount of cash per manager P M Carmack. The robbers first forced entry and then moved the safe to the pavement before attempting to load it into a car.
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American Stores Co
South Potomac Street
William Brennan
Brennan
D. Ramaciotti
Baltimore and Ohio
Christian Church
William C. Hoffman
South Locust Street
P. M. Carmack
Man Held on Check Charge In Hagerstown Case
Arthur O. Phillips claiming to be a doctor and later a chemical engineer was held in default of 1500 dollars on a bad check charge after arraignment before Justice Richard Duffey in city court. He was arrested in Waynesboro by Deputy Sheriff Clarence G. Emmett and will await action at the May term. Police say several bad checks are outstanding.
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Arthur O. Phillips
Prior Publishing Co
Richard Duffey
Waynesboro
Clarence G. Emmett
Phillips
Hagerstown
Plane engine explosion kills three British aviators
In Hong Kong on April 3 three flying officers Haile and Graiain and Telegraph Operator Jackson were killed when the seaplane engine exploded as they neared the Hermes aircraft carrier.
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Hong Kong
Hermes
Haile and
Graiain
Jackson
Teapot Dome Trial Testimony Tangles Cabinet Leases
In testimony at the Falls clair trial Helms said he sent telegrams to Secretary Weeks Atty General Daugherty and Secretary Hoover about leasing Teapot Dome. He reported telegrams to President Harding on April 22 1922 urging closing the field without bidding by his company.
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Washington
Birch
New York
Hoover
Ney
Daugherty
Harry
Sinclair
Falls
Anto
Helms
Walsh
Weeks
Ja . W. Weeks
Harding
White House
George B.christian
Smoot
Utah
Ang
Lemoot
Wisconsin
Albert
E. B. McLean
E. L. Cohen
Sewer Links to Be Built for City Sewerage System
The city plans to fund new sewer links from proceeds of selling the present Police Headquarters. At minimum cost the links will connect with the current sewer system this year, boosting revenue. Applications from southern city residents for sewer connections have been received, with proposed links on Howard Street Guilford Avenue and a business district section yet unconnected.
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Howard" Street
Guilford Avenue
Beautification Plan for Williamsport High Grounds Adopted
Landscape artist W R Ballard of the University of Maryland will draft plans after a Saturday inspection with B J Grimes superintendent C D Bell and others. The Board of Education will receive the drawing with a proposal to start grading and planting shrubs around the building at once while preserving natural ground contours.
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Williamsport High School
W.R. Ballard
University of Maryland
B. J. Grimes
C.D. Bell
An Ballard
Board of Education
Wertz urged as Republican candidate for mite senate
Friends urge Dr. J. M. Wertz to run for the Republican nomination for state senator. The message signals local political support and potential entry into the campaign seeking the party’s backing.
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J. M. Wertz Ale
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