G O P Split Over Veto Threat To Revenue Bill
Washington February 20 The Republican split over a possible veto of Democratic amendments to the revenue bill creates a fresh stage in the tax fight. the Mellon program suffered a sharp defeat by a coalition of Democrats and progressive insurgents shocking the White House as observers doubt the bill can pass with its 24 percent maximum surcharge.
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Ly Intreantional News Service
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Capitol
Cottuniel
Revenge Blamed For Tragedies In Hyves Home
In Danville a madman killed three Hyves relatives before dawn and wounded another. Louis Kuntz, a Homer butcher, was found dead outside the home. Victims include Joseph Whistle his brother in law and Kitna Whistle his niece. Police tie killings to a family property dispute. Also: ICC approves Detroit Toledo and Toledo railroad bonds.
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Danville
Feeb
Philo
Louis Kuntz
Homer
Joseph Whistle
Hls Beother-Miaw
France Accepts In Principle Reparations Plan
Paris February 20 The French government led by Premier Raymond Poincare accepted in principle the reparations solution crafted by two committees of international experts under the interallied reparations commission. The German railroad revenue report awaits final review Saturday as experts deem a 10 billion gold mark loan impracticable. Banking specialists favor a 0.5 billion gold mark loan tied to railway revenues. unanimous approval requires Poincare’s consent.
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Nera
Paris
Raymond Poincare
Techutetang Ara Etitl
Sthach
Meicis Bank
Bankera
Foan
M. Parmentier
Merenci
First International Committee
Poincare
Interailled’ Reparations Commission
Couple Found Shot to Death in Florida Home
In St. Petersburg Florida Mr and Mrs J M McDowell were shot dead in their bed inside their home. A crumpled note written in religious language and mentioning sin washed away in blood was found nearby. The couple had previously lost two daughters in a Decatur Georgia fire a year earlier. Continuous coverage indicated police believe murder-suicide or foul play with multiple investigations ongoing.
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Oy International News Service
ST. Tetensburg
Fla
J. M. McDowell
Decatur
Greenhouses Collapse From Snow Weight in Maryland
A heavy snowstorm collapsed three large greenhouses owned by William Gross on Cannon Avenue in Maryland early today. Roofs caved in under the snow, with losses estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars and about 300 dollars' worth of flowers lost. The structures, 60 by 40 feet, were destroyed with few plants surviving, and no insurance covered the damage. Gross had leased the property from Maryaptel, who previously operated a greenhouse at the site. No rebuilding plans are announced.
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William Gross
Cannon Avenue
Grosd
Coal mine closures cripple schooling and transport
In Wailnton, Buon Acifing eight to ten feet deep in the Uda region, coal mines halted production. The disruption left children unable to attend school and crippled daily travel, signaling widespread local impact and economic strain.
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Wailnton
Peto
Buon
Uda
Troilay Ailyice
First Blow At National Booze Ring Seizure Uncovered
Denver police seized more than 200000 dollars worth of bonded liquor from 20000 cases in railroad yards, acting on a tip about a car bound for Cleveland Ohio. The liquor was billed as nonintoxicating wine from California and valued the seizure as a key step in a year old national booze ring investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Denver
Fred Stved
Read
Cleveland
Oto
California
Rock Island
Reed
Missionary Will Speak Tonight at First Christian Church
A missionary to Africa named Jobusios will deliver an address tonight at eight o'clock at the First Christian Church. He travels from the United Christay Missionary in St Louis, overseeing five mission stations in central Africa.
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Jobusios
Africa
First Christian Church
Cheistay
Bt. Louis
Cvotrai Atrea
Williamsport Constable Dies of Heart Failure
William H. Sharer, constable at Williamsport, collapsed from acute heart trouble early this morning after feeling ill last night. He was found dead about 6 this morning after being taken ill around 11:50 last night, with a family note of concern and a routine day prior spent at banking and ward duties.
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Williamsport
Wm. H. Sharer
William H. Sharer
Willamsport
Mr. Sharer
R. A. Poffenberger
Mr. Sharet
Us Wal
Wilamasport Hank
Traffic In And Out Of City Moves
Washington county endures severe winter conditions as six inches of snow fell followed by sleet and rain. Rural travel is difficult yet communication and business remain active with train service to the city on schedule. The Western Maryland Railroad uses snow plows. telephones stay up with few complaints, and no part of the county is isolated.
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Washington
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Maryland
U. S
Cape Hatteras
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Appalachian
Atlantic
Washington County
Seaboard
Theodice
City Force Clears Snow Laden Streets In Busy Effort
City forces worked all available personnel to clear a heavy snow accumulation across major streets. By ten o'clock many crossings in the business district were free of snow as crews moved to haul snow away from the city center later in the day.
Police puzzled over dead girl's true identity
Baltimore police questioned the identity of Josephine Fox 22 brought dead to University Hospital after an illegal operation. Three people face manslaughter charges as investigators weigh if the corpse matches the name Faterson label on clothing and possible theater connections.
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Lnternationst
Nera
Baltimore
Josephine Fox
University Hospital
Yeaterday
Faterson
NL i
Heston
Abe
Ina Theater
Valley apple shipments halted by strike across Shenandoah Valley
Strikes by dock workers in England halt most apple shipments from Shenandoah Valley to English ports with only limited exports to Germany remaining. Returns average about six dollars per barrel in gold, while Teithporta traffic faltered earlier during rail strikes.
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Parta
Shenandoah Valley
England
Atrikoe
Germany
Teitlhporta
Senator Elkins Admits Buying Sinclair Oil Stock
Washington reports Senator Davis Elkins of West Virginia admitted buying shares of Sinclair oil stock from time to time. He denied profiting from the dealings and reiterated his wealth as a multi millionaire. Elkins was a close friend and golfing companion of the late President Harding.
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Washington
Sn.s
Davis Elkins
West Virginia
Sinclair Oil
Eling
Harding
Pifer Returns to New Jersey to Answer Charges
William Pifer, charged with non support, was transported to New Jersey to face the charges. He was arrested by Patrolman Salles and held at a local bar before officials moved him. Detective Walsh accompanied him, and extradition proceedings were noted as not required by Pifer.
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Wiliam Pifer
New Jersey
Pifer
Salles
Walsh
Hagerstown
Piter
Panera
Pay raise sought for Washington county State's Attorney
Two proposed bills introduced in the Legislature by Delegates Chenoweth and Boyder seek to raise the Washington county State's Attorney salary to 2000 dollars yearly and adjust compensation for judges and the Orphans' Court. The county delegation backs both measures to attract qualified nominees.
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Washington County
Orphans’ Court
Chenoweth and
Boyder
Tr Tg
Immigrant Youth Shot in Back Near Town
English immigrant William Nichols aged 18 died at Chambernsburg hospital from a back shot fired by Harry H. Demas. Nichols, seeking shelter near Demas’s presumed deserted house, was shot as he climbed from a townslat window. Demas fired as Nichols attempted to flee, wounding him in multiple vital organs.
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William Nichols
Chambernsburg
Harry H. Demas
Nicholls
Memas
Nemaz
Demas
Daugherty Condemned By Senate
Senate foes move to force a Wheeler resolution for an investigation of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and the Justice Department. A bitter parliamentary fight looms as insurgent progressives and Democrats back Wheeler, while administration leaders seek a presidential investigation committee. Continued on page 2.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Nasy Denby
Wheeler
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Senate
Montana
Teaders
Daugherty Denies Senate Charges and Welcomes Probe
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty denied the charges leveled in the Senate by Senator Wheeler and Damotrat of Montana and said he welcomed an investigation into his conduct of the Department of Justice. Poultrymen forecast egg prices dropping to about 25 cents a dozen by mid to late March as hens increase production and wholesale prices ease.
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Harry MM. Daugherty
Senate
Wheeler, Damotrat
Montana
Department of Justice
Plane bearing photographer plunges into Mount Vesuvius
Naples reports a disaster as an intrepid mov ing picture photographer, linked with International News Reel, dies during a sensational flight over Mount Vesuvius crater. The flying machine dipped into the crater after circling for footage, the motor ceased, and the seaplane vanished amid ash and fumes.
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Mount Vesuvius
Naples
Mob
Ln.s
Egypt cancels Carnarvon license for Tutankhamen tomb
The Egyptian government cancels the license once granted to the late Lord Carnarvon for excavating Tutankhamen's tomb. After Carnarvon's death the license was continued by Countess Carnarvon, but Howard Carter conducted the work uncovering the 3300 year old tomb.
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Cairg
Egypt
Egypsian
Lord Carnarton
Tutankhamen
Lord Carnarvon
Hcense
Carenation
Howard Carter
Egyptologias
England faces food famine as dock strike stalls imports
London reports a dockworkers strike crippling food imports with government mediation failing. Ramsay MacDonald warned in the House of Commons that emergency legislation may be enacted to safeguard food supplies. Post Office moves to ensure foreign mail flow while employers and strikers exchange offers. About half the workforce idle. prices appear stable though transport costs keep dealers selling at losses. Soldiers loaded army trucks with meat for soldiers amid the scale of the disruption.
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London
England
Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
Post Office
Authori Ues
Mada Ttway
Coolidge Withdraws Christian Nomination from FTC
President Coolidge agreed to withdraw the nomination of George B. Christian Jr. to the Federal Trade Commission after Democratic and Progressive opposition over alleged intimidation, with the action taken at the White House upon his request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy International Terre Herries
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
George B. Christian, Jr
Harding
Federal Trades Commission
Christian
Commission
Famous Players-Lasky Film Company
Tugboat Hands Join Strike Sparks London Walkout
London February 20 dock workers strike widened as tugboat engineers walk out in sympathy. Cabinet members held informal talks but took no action. Belfast dockers joined, refusing to handle mails to and from England.
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Ay International News Service
London
Um Gineera
Belfast
Ithe
England
Guilty Verdicts In New York Murder Case
Report: John Farina found guilty of murder in a New York case involving six players and a fatal crime tied to a $43,029 payoff. The case stems from a frat incident with multiple defendants already convicted or pursuing appeals.
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New York
John Farina
Carly Doday
Nat November
Morris
Jors
Yora Whaerivre
Awaly
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Henry Ford
Taltroad
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Teledo
Teonton
Te Interstate Commerce Commission
Madisom Street
New York City
Baltimore Hospital
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Mellonak
Soniter Marron
Jersey
Negro
Atty.Gen
Tut
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