Cost of the War To Be Fixed At 24 Billion Dollars
Washington reports that Lee Mousthn fixed wartime government expenditures at 24,010,19 for April 1917 to last year. He cited postal disbursements of 990,812,695 and noted deductions of 16,075,000,000 from grand total. He argued loans would be repaid and that the figure covered overall government operations for over four years.
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Washington
Ameri
Cou
Treasury
Hourton
Bisegersary
Ucl
Peace Party Cost Report of 1920 Expenditures
The article records expenditures of the American Peace Party during its overseas work, noting totals from December 1 to December 4, 1920. It cites a reported outlay of 91,000 with war-related payments of 712.06 and net reductions from repayments and exchange adjustments.
Houston Plan Seeks Tax Reforms and Rate Increases
Immediate revision of the nation tax law urged by Treasury Secretary Houston in his annual report. Proposes four billion dollar levy over four years with a 2 percent increase on incomes under 5,000 and repeal of excess profits tax. Includes higher surcharges on corporate profits, new taxes on corporate income, and removal of the $2,000 corporate exemption to raise revenue. Continued on page 1.
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Houston Plan
Associe Pree
Washington
Houston
Nis
Treasury
Paddy King Dies at 42 in Wheeling Temple Bowling Alley Proprietor
P J King known as Paddy died this morning at Cook Hospital after an intestinal operation and complications. A Wheeling native, he moved nine years ago to reside here and was proprietor and part owner of the Temple Bowling Alley. Survived by his wife, one sister Mrs Fred Worler of Wheeling, and three brothers Seward Charles and Henry King. Funeral plans pending with details to be announced.
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P. J. King
Paddy" King
Cook Hospital
Mr. King
Ducvanid
Wheetlig
Temple
King
Condi
Wanted A-1 Bookkeeper by Local Company
Local company in D.C. West Virginia seeks an A-1 bookkeeper. Include age, experience, and aviary designation when available. Apply with address and references.
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D.C
West
Hospital committee to run Tabernacle campaign choir
A hospital committee led by Dr L D Howard and C D Henry was appointed to organize Sunday singing at the Tabernacle. Cards were mailed to 500 people for signed commitments to sing, aiming for a 1000-strong Sunday choir with 40 percent sopranos and 25 percent altos. Neighborhood prayer meetings drew many residents to engage in worship as preparations proceed.
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Dre. L. D. Howard
C. D. Henry
J. B. Clinton
Miss Lewthem
Cook Hospital
Bose
Hazel Morgan
Morgantown Avenue
Lula Hamrick
Rivesville
A. Wright
Hays Apartmenta
RE. Mason
Emercon Street
T. G. Gaines
Penneylvania
Locust Avenue
Della Cole
sMibs
Detectives Guard City Stores To Curb Shoplifting
Detectives will be placed in major stores including Courtney’s and Hartley’s to deter shoplifting during the Christmas shopping season. Clerks urge customers to report any thefts immediately, noting that many incidents involve out-of-town observers and small-pocketed thefts. A recent case saw a purse stolen from Hartley’s returned after a tip from a shopper, with police citing progress in identifying culprits.
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Courtney's
Hartley's
Plein Clothes
Jack Rownd
Hartley
Cig
Courtney
Tle
Arthur Lynch
Home Savings
Hank
Waa
Mian Davin
Aho
Simon ‘T. Goodman
Justis
Goodman
Snd
Pags Fur
Judge Lovetall on Citizenship in Crime Prevention
The Lutheran Brotherhood met at the church with program chairs G A Pilson and H Grau overseeing devotions, readings, a viola solo, and an address by Judge Beort Lowe on “The opportunities and obligations of Christian Citizenship” in crime prevention through religious and educational methods. The talk stressed public opinion shaping morals and law and order, followed by refreshments served by church ladies.
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Lutheran Soci
G A. Pilson
H. Grau
Comamlites
Ray
Ray J. Meyer
FH. Fry
Miss Byer
Ray 2. Meyer
Beort
Lowe
League Assembly Discusses Technical Relations in Geneva
The League of Nations Assembly in Geneva today debated relations among technical organizations and the naval and aerial commissions. The discussion touched on the scope of authority and potential links to international forces intended to supervise evacuations or protectorates, with implications for the Baltic region and Lithuania.
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Prema
Geneva
League of Navonama
Comels
Assembly
Aelantine
Bo Aszembly
Ecopo
E Military Naval and Aerial Commission
Leaxus International
Betas
Supers
Lithuania
Coal and Car Supply Report From Vontarday Region
Car supply of TVG Minesidle on Wownwogahow shows 847 cars available with 116 idle, 1685 daily orders. Coal market steady with pool prices around 43.00 per ton and 34 pool near 225 to 375, while railcar shortages hint at price rises and cautious outlook into December.
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Tova Fol
Cery Ameth
Somme
New Postmaster for Morgantown Washington
Washington Dep President Wilson today appointed Charles GC Robinson to be post master at Morgantown W VI, indicating an official staffing update. The action reflects government appointments of key civic roles and may affect local mail operations and community services in Morgantown.
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Washington
Dep. E
Wilson
Charles GC. Robinson
Morgantown
W. VI
Ene
Kentucky Deputy Shot on Tug River in Pike County
Reports say a Pike county deputy sheriff was shot and seriously wounded near the Tug River across from Williamson. Henry Solz of the Diamond Coal Go was blamed as a person of interest. The incident marks the third deputy shot in the area, with Seimore, Selsmore, and White involved in the subsequent encounter and pursuit for medical aid.
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Associated
Wilwamson
Whitt
Pike County
Kentucky
Wal Atrike
Twe River
Wii- Mamaon
Henry Solz
Former Captain Claims He Was a German Spy Agent
Former Captain John A. Willard, commander of Company 48th U.S. Infantry, is held at Fort Whitem, Governor’s Island, as officers weigh actions after detectives say he confessed to being a German spy. He allegedly admitted being part of a 200 cadet program to infiltrate U.S. forces and guide soldiers toward danger in France.
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Associated Pree
New York
Huna Wulet
Alles
John A. Willard
U.S. Infanty
Ciao Whitem
Governor's Island
Farmy
Garmeny
United States Army
France
Greece King Constantine Abdication Rumors Surge
Athens dispatch reports pressure from Greek officials and public to resolve the throne dispute as Constantine faces pressure over abdication amid rumors of a succession. Contention over the royal line and mediation efforts heighten uncertainty about Greece's political future this week.
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Pras
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Pally van
Uico
Yetumm
TAFE Club Dines Tomorrow at YMCA Meeting
A local TAFE club plans a big dinner and committee meeting at the Y M C A Commerce room to discuss Veal I rates with city rail shippers and Col. Schoopmaker, P L B railroad viewer, arriving to observe. About 16 people expected. Cash leaving for Climeledeil tonight. Harding arrives in Marion after clarifying Washington trip.
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Lemting
Col. Bchoopmaker
Willy Rio
Thin Alty
Marrio
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Mauns
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Loudenslager
Thornton
Secretary of Treasury
Paddy
Tabernacle
Fairmont
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Judge Lovetall
Brotherhood
League Assembly
TVG
Vontarday
Region Iy
Hof Whmigh
Charles C. Robinson
Tug River
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Contasatinn
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Constantius Teres
Tafe Club
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Harding
Marion
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Christe
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