Publication Of Individual Income Tax Returns Stirs Up Capital
Washington Oct 24 The question of whether it is legal for newspapers to publish individual income tax returns stirred debate today as Treasury officials offered differing views under the new revenue law. Solicitor General Heck issued a formal statement denying responsibility for publication while others warned of possible consequences. The issue drew attention as officials said interpretation of the law was uncertain and proposed that publication could be restricted or allowed depending on federal guidance.
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Washington
Ion
Ehrowa
Department of Sisto
Veneto
James M. Heck
Get Real Jag While In Jail
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania two larceny prisoners in the county jail attempted an escape by tricking a bottle of Scotch liquor through a square cell door opening. A small rope and a broken bottle method were used, aided by access to the corridor. Both inmates were described as heavily intoxicated by the sheriff.
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Gettysburg
Magistrate Bower Opens Information Bureau Confirms Phone Inquiry
A morning telephone exchange in Magistrate J Scott Bowers office reveals a caller asking about window washing restrictions and paving rules. The magistrate had recently started an information bureau to ease newspaper inquiries.
Bandits Escape After Shootout at Payroll Pickup
In New York on October 4, two bandits targeting a $20,000 payroll for the Quis Elevator Co shot paymasters John Callahan and Franklin Goods in a building under construction at Broadway and Fortieth Street. Goods was badly wounded, Callahan unhurt, and the pair fled the scene as workers passed by.
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New York
John Callahan
Franklin Goods
Quis Elevator Company
Perhpy Tatally
Broadway
Fourtieth Street
Family of Four Struck by Train in Auto Crash
A four person family perished when their car was struck by a train at a grade crossing near Shelly Station, in Quakertown area. The incident occurred at night near the Reading line as the auto neared the tracks. Washington County authorities report the investigation ongoing with new inspector appointments announced by State Comptroller W. Gardy.
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Quakertow Pu
Ing Ogi
Reading Allway
Shelly Station
Acarcely
Nome
Orders All Fishpots Removed From Streams
District warden Albert Crampton ordered removal of all freshwater fishpots in the Potomac and its tributaries within five days. Owners must remove pots or deputy wardens will act. Action cites Chapter 348 of the 1824 Act. attorney general declares other methods unlawful. Potomac area near Bam No 4, Williamport referenced. potential legal proceedings hinted.
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Potomac River
LaCompte
Albert Crampton
Hno
Dip Unc
Williamaport
de Fa
Ontario Votes Dry In Provincial Referendum Victory
Ontario voters chose government control of liquor sales, narrowing the dry majority from 1982 as urban areas swung against temperance. Turnout split by region, with cities and border zones boosting the wets. The vote may influence provincial policy and cross border liquor discussions.
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Ottawa
Ont
eMeo
Ontario
Toronto
Landot
Hamilton
School Census to Be Taken in November
Arrangements are under way at the office of the Board of Education for a county school census in Hagerstown and surrounding county early in November. The 1918 census was conducted by teachers, and the coming census will follow the same method under county superintendent supervision. It will include all persons ages 1 to 13 to estimate the number entering school next year and those who will repeat later. The process will take about two weeks.
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Hagersteen
Sud
Honga
Death toll climbs to fourteen from Tremont explosion
In Norfolk Virginia on an October week, injured survivors of the Tremont turret explosion were reported to be recovering slowly with no rise in the death toll of fourteen. Keaman Thomash H. Hatley of Ro Fa was the most gravely injured.
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Norfolk
U.S
Tremont
Keaman Thomash H. Hatley
Road Law For Washington Co Operated On Business Principle
The County Road Law for Washington County, in effect since last spring, will be voted on November 4. It argues for a businesslike management of 700 miles of public roads by a capable civil engineer with at least five years of experience. The current engineer is a graduate with nineteen years in the field, and the article invites readers to imagine corporate boards running road maintenance under similar principles.
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Washington County
Limbs of Paralysis Restored by New Discovery
New York report says Australian surgeons Rosie and Munter developed a procedure to restore leg movement in paralysis victims by altering sympathetic nerves. Dr. Mayo of Rochester, speaking at the American College of Surgeons congress, noted improved muscle power and quicker position changes post operation. Other doctors foresee rapid adoption in the United States.
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New York
de Charles H. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
American College of Surgeons
Mayo
N. Dr. Rosie and John I. Munter
Sydney
Maro Anid
Never Too Old To Vote Right
Washington reports 101 year old Mary Keating will vote for the first time on November day. She registered by mail and will vote in Martinsburg West Virginia where she lived for over eight years before moving to the capital.
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Washington
Mary Keating
John W. Davis
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Prince and royal party depart Lowell after night of dancing
The royal special train bearing Edward the Prince of Wales and party left Lowell at dawn for New York after a evening in which the Prince spent the night dancing. The arrival occurred three hours earlier than the planned schedule.
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Lowell
Mass
Edward
Princes of Wales
New York
Two Mountain Fires Reported in Maryland Countryside
Two forest fires were found in Garratt and Frederick counties Maryland but wardens extinguished both before any major damage. State Forester Bosley warned of dry spells increasing fire risk and urged vigilance to curb discarded matches cigarettes and lighted embers to prevent further blazes.
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Maryland
Garratt
Frederick
Flw
Bosley
Carelsarty
Bold Bandits Sought After Maryland Robbery
State county and city police were alerted to the fur market bandits who early today robbed Joseph Roamsky of 4700 dollars in coats and jewelry near EbMore. The assailants rendered a man unconscious before fleeing with the loot as authorities issued a lookout across Maryland and neighboring states.
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Maryland
Joseph Roamsky
Hogan accused of possessing missing note in Doheny case
Washington attorney Franck J. Hogan who spoke at a local meeting last year and who earlier attended the Parkersburg conspiracy trial is again in the spotlight. Mrs. E L Doheny claims Hogan has the missing portion of the $100000 DohenyPatten note linked to the senatorial inquiry and naval oil reserves case. Hogan represents Doheny in the government suit to cancel Elk Hills lease grants.
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Franck J. Hogas
Washington
M.A
Jocal Mon
U. S. Harness Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
E. L. Doheny
Hogan
Catholic Daughters 500 Card Party Planned Monday
Arrangements for a 500 card party under Catholic Daughters of America were completed by committee led by Mina Rose Pearl acting chairwoman. The event, set for Monday evening October 27, at the K of C hall, is expected to draw a large crowd with many tables prepared.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Dominittes
Mina Rose Pearl
Fire cripples Relaa Coal docks in Escanaba tragedy
Escanaba Michigan fire fighters from nearby towns battled a blaze at Relaa Coal Company docks last night. One person died and property loss was estimated at 36 million. No wind helped containment as crews feared spread toward stockpiled fuel ready for winter, with flames burning in multiple locations.
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Escanaba
Mich
Relaa Coal Company
Fscanaba
Egcanata
Four Bank Messenger Killers Hanged in Montreal
Amid secrecy and a public melee outside Bordeaux Prison, four of the Hoshelge Bank hold up killers were executed in Montreal. Serafini Gambino Moret and Frank died, with Valentino reprieved and Davis later spared. Cabinet commuted Valentino to life, Davis to life, as final sentences were carried out.
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Montreal
Quebec
Gimepno Serafini
Antony Frank
Frank Gambino
L Lewis Moret
Hase
Michael Valentino
Morel
Gambino
Gambing
Frank
Serafini
Bordeau
Leo Davis
Valentino
Davis
St. Vincent de Pont
Murder in Vera Cruz and injuries from accident
Dispatches report Eugene Marcus Barnes Jr a US citizen was killed by Mexican bandits on a road near La Palma Vera Cruz on October 24. His parents reside in Waco Texas. A splinter pierced Paul Painter while moving lumber at Crawford Automobile Factory in New York injuring his hand. Elbert Gary urged destroying the Plattsburg price basis for iron and steel before restoring former price marking methods in a New York meeting.
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Washington
Eugene Marcus Barnes, Jr
la Palma
Vera Cruz
State Department
Stewart
Trtameah
Tob Ry
Barnen
Waco
Paul Painter
South Potomac St
Crawford Automobile Factory
Sew
York
American Iron and Steel Institute
Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Christian general moves to end Chinese civil conflict
General Feng Yu Xiang, a famed Christian general, issued a nationwide proclamation from Peking after occupying the city peacefully. He seeks to form a Citizens' Army Republic to prevent further war, declaring control of key strategic points and urging a conference in Pekin to avert renewed fighting. The ancient capital remains quiet as officials react to the move.
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Peking
Feng ‘Yu Siang
Citzens
China
Feng
Chibi
Marechal Waed Seutnet
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