Tuscaloosa Bid for Armored Plant Seeks Federal Support
Washington reports Alabama officials push for a naval armor plant near Tuscaloosa. A bill proposes a nine member board including an admiral rank officer to study conditions. Rep Burnett and the House committee will consider emergency measures this session amid delays from President’s indisposition. Edgar Clarkson arrives from Alabama.
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Washington
Dec
Alabama
New York
Bankhead
Senate
Abercrombie
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Aber
House Public Buildings and Rounds
Edgar Clarkson
Empire State GOP Conference Sets Path for Policy
The Associated Press reports New York Republicans gathered to decide the party’s direction through the next election. A compromise between radicals and conservatives is expected to shape a legislative plan pleasing most Progressives. The last election strengthened Republicans in the Senate and brought enough Progressives and Independents to the Assembly to influence policy.
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Associated Press
New York
al Bly
Taxable individuals only to file income tax returns
Washington officials decide that only persons with taxable incomes must file returns. The Treasury will pursue nonreporting cases, but the power to require all Americans to certify tax status is not being exercised. Returns rise to a few hundred thousand, not millions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Treasury
Tammany Bag Man Surrenders in New York
Arthur A. McLean and Everett Fowler surrendered at the district attorney's office after being indicted for receiving and soliciting campaign contributions from corporations. McLean served as treasurer of the empire state committee for years, Fowler labeled the Tammany bag man.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur A. McLean
Everett Fowler
McLean
Empcr State Committee
Fowler
Chicago Freshmen Report Small Share From Physical Blemishes
Chicago December 5 Associated Press reports that fewer than 10 percent of University of Chicago freshmen are from districts or backgrounds connected to physical blemishes. The note references Dudley B. Reed and discusses screening during freshman registration.
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Associated Press
Chicago
University of Chicago
Dudley B. Reed
Brave Mexican girl Guadalupe Candelaria hailed for aid at Juarez
A fifteen year old Mexican girl arrives in Juarez amid chaos and is praised for repeatedly entering rebel fire to rescue wounded men. In a two wheeled cart she carried a rifle and six shooter and said cigarettes steadied her nerves during the dangerous missions.
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Republic
Juarez
Guadalupe Candelaria
Guadalupe
Indianapolis General Strike Decision Looms
Central Labor Union of Indianapolis plans a vote tonight on calling a general strike in sympathy with the Teamsters now out. President Beatty announced the decision. John B. Dinsmore and Citizens Volunteer committee met with labor leaders, while employers refused to attend. A conciliator indicated he would seek a conference with employers after hearing grievances.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Central Labor Union of
Teamsters Union
Beatty
John B. Dinsmore
Department of Labor
Citizens Volunteer Committee
International Court Debate Fixes Court Composition
Washington discussion in the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes covers proposals for an international court to settle disputes. Debates center on whether nations should be represented or if judges should be appointed irrespective of nationality led by Frederic R. Caudert of New York.
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Washington
American Society For the Judical
Frederic R. Caudert
New York
Roads Booster in New Orleans Stops on Long Walk
J. K. Kavanaugh arrives in New Orleans after a 1150 mile walk from Columbus representing the National Highway Association. He will spend about ten days at good roads gatherings with the New Orleans Association of Commerce to recruit Southern state groups. He plans to return to Columbus by rail and ends his walking campaign.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Columbus
Ohio
National Highways Association
J. K. Kavanaugh
National Highway Association
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Kavanaugh
Columbus Auembers
National Association
Mr. Kavanaugh
Good Roads
Carpenter Seizes Cafe. Burracks Surrenders After Ammo Runs Out
In Sacramento John Burracks a carpenter enraged by overcharging for drinks seized a cafe and saloon in the business district killed the proprietor and wounded two policemen and three customers. He surrendered when his ammunition was exhausted.
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Cal
John Burracks
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