No Tariff Bill Now Faces Congress Delays
The present congress abandons plans for a new tariff bill. Reasons cited include likely presidential veto and the risk of campaigning on a controversial measure. Experts note delays by the tariff commission as it researches European and Asian facts and domestic production, with a report expected months away.
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Congress
Ways and Means Committee
House
Tariff Commission
Europe
Asia
Commission
New York Psychic Medium Shortage Warned by Dispatch
A dispatch notes a shortage of mediums as interest in spiritual phenomena rises and many seek to discover spirit control. An author warns adverse influences may threaten careless experimenters in the unknown realm amid a broader craze to solve religious questions and find working faith.
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Therse i
New York
Tastes in Reading Reflect Shifts in Youth Literature
At a county library workers gathering, Lana Jane Libbey and her school of writers were said to have lost hold as young women pursue higher fiction. Laura Jean Libbey and Elinor Glyn still influence, but more prolific successors rise. Girls read magazines more today, with towns providing the stage and sex as a main focus shaping their minds.
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Lana Jane Libbey
Laura Jean Libbey
Elinor Glyn
Libbeys
Glyns
A Dual Holiday Holiday Bill Ponders Thanksgiving Armistice Day
A New York legislature bill proposes making Thanksgiving fall on November 11, Armistice Day, uniting both holidays. It notes potential state adoption, benefits of merging two nearby celebrations, but warns of losing distinct significance for each. Thanksgiving remains a venerable American festival and Armistice Day marks the war’s end with growing meaning.
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New York
Price Trends Defy Gravity in Markets Today
Analysts note some goods rise while others fall as inflation pressure cools. Retailers report consumer demand shifting, with energy and food prices showing mixed movement amid policy signals.
Socialist Trial Testimony Links Bolsheviks to Rebellion
Albany Jan 28 The prosecution in the suspended Socialist assemblymen case introduced evidence from Ludwig Martens Russian soviet envoy and editor James O Neal defending Soviet Russia. Mayor George Lunn testified on party splits and resignations. Roosevelt declined to comment on a possible ouster move. A Madison Square Garden rally denounced the sedition bill as un American. Speakers included Senator France and former Senator Thomas Hardwick along with Amos Pinchot Louis Waldman and Meyer London.
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Albany
America
Russia
Joint ’ Legislative Committee
Ludwig Clay” ‘Martens
United States
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Seymour Stedman
Stedman
New York
James, O'Neal
New York Call
Red Guards
Sons
Liberty
George Ta Lunn
Schenectady
Socialist Party
Lunn
Theodore Roosevelt
Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Rochester Repub
Roosevelt
Adler
Congress
Madison Square Garden
J. I. Jane
Maryland
Mr. Hardwick
Washington
Republic
Amos Pinchot
Louis Waldman
Meyer London
Abolish tentative income tax returns announced
The Associated Press reports from Washington that Commissioner Roper of the Internal Revenue Bureau announced that tentative returns on incomes will be abolished. For 1919 incomes taxpayers must pay the correct amount, with revenue collectors receiving the funds. An extension of 60 days may be granted for exceptional cases such as illness or absence from the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weta
Roper
Internal Revenue Bureau
No Change to Army Uniforms Maintains War Material Costs
Secretary Baker ruled that no change would be made in current army uniforms due to the high cost of material. A conference of generals and department commanders discussed proposed changes including a rolled collar, a Sam Browne belt, and limited use of the old blue uniforms.
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Washington
Baker
Sam Brown
Mrs Entz Leaves For California Winter Visit
Mrs IW Entz departs for Berkeley California after visiting Dr and Mrs F McAtee. She will be joined by Mrs McAtee for part of the journey then proceed to Los Angeles to spend the remainder of the winter.
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IW. ‘Entz
F. McAtee
Berkeley
Calif
Fragmentary note on arrival of workers and investigation
Unclear OCR text references a corps of workers and an investigation. Mentions arrival of the corps within a short time and a chamber scene. Details are garbled with incomplete names and places.
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Taylor
Cammin
Icus
Ahaviete
Forntaninie
Wilson Commutes Sentences of Two Officers
The Associated Press reports President orders reprimands and pay reductions for two officers, with one placed at the bottom of the colonel list for a year and another fined or docked pay for several months. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Nis Corps
Trading With Russia a Problem for Each Nation
Washington officials say Russia trade presents a problem for every nation. The Associated Press reports negotiations and notes the matter requires careful handling in policy discussions and international channels.
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Russia
Associated
Washington
Jan
Restless Humanity Speech Sparks Ohio Debate
The Associated Press reports in Columbus on January 27 that Senator Warren Ton of Ohio warned against relying on mere physical force to convey national aspirations. He urged calm, measured resolution and argued for nonviolent means to advance political goals.
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Associated ‘Press
Columbus
Ohio
Asgc
Warrenton
Bae
Hbderly
Oklahoma Legislature Ratifies Suffrage Amendment
The Oklahoma legislature in a special session unanimously passes a suffrage amendment resolution. Other resolutions endorse Senator Owen's presidential candidacy.
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First Democratics Women's
Owen
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