Needs of ruin told by leader
A Moscow report quotes M Divvassit, head of Bolshevik trade and transport, outlining Russia’s postwar reconstruction needs. He calls for Western European shipments of locomotives, repair shops, and materials, and details plans for foreign capital and credit, while stressing work-based payments and the goal of resuming trade with the West.
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Amendment Battle Opens Over Prohibition Change
In Supreme Court Rhode Island and Kentucky arguments contest the federal prohibition amendment as a constitutional revolution versus a legitimate addition. Attorney General Rice leads the opposition while W J Whetson for the government defends. Tomorrow’s session will consider Massachusetts and New York briefs as judges press for authority and precedent.
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Supreme Court rules stock dividends non taxable income
The Associated Press reports a 5 to 4 Supreme Court decision holding that stock dividends are not income and not subject to federal income tax. The ruling voids 1916 tax provisions and similar current laws, affecting revenue, refunds, and large financial interests.
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Supreme Court
Wall Street Tumult After Supreme Court Tax Ruling
New York markets plunged as the Supreme Court tax ruling on stock dividends triggered heavy selling. Prices rebounded later with leading shares regaining ground amid brisk buying while traders faced sharp gains and losses in minutes.
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United States Supreme Court
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Massacre of 18000 Armenians Confirmed in Marash District
London dispatch reports Dr Nennedy, leading Adana relief, confirming 18000 Armenian deaths in Marash as the region proves inaccessible. About 1300 women and children perished in a snowstorm while many Armenians remain at Marash, with wounded residents still in need of aid.
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Rail unions and executives to nominate tri partite board members
The Interstate Commerce Commission directs 16 railroad unions and the Association of Railway Executives to nominate labor and management representatives for the tri partite board under the transportation act. Each group must name at least six members, to be sent to President Wilson for a nine member panel.
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Sources of Revenue for Relief to Veterans Spotlighted
The Associated Press reports March 8 from Washington that the House considers new revenue sources to fund relief for veterans. A war veterans committee weighs more than 60 bills while disagreements among veteran organizations hinder consensus. Colonel Lester E. Jones of the District of Columbia American Legion says the Legion’s executive committee will meet March 22 and seek close cooperation with all service members to obtain government aid.
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Smokeless America Plan Aims to End Cigarette Use
The Associated Press reports Chicago officials announced a 1925 campaign by the Anti-Cigarette League to curb smoking with a goal of raising $100,000 for its work. Miss Liew Page Gaston, executive superintendent, urged enlisting every girl in the cause and explained how the habit begins criminal careers.
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Portuguese Rail Strike subsiding as unions pause push
March 82. Reports from Portugal say the railroad strike movement is subsiding while postal and telegraph workers hold steady. Electricians and metal workers joined the strike, affecting government employees and causing broader employment issues. Cabinet turmoil continues as Alvarez Costa seeks a new ministerial group to replace the resigned Saturday ministry. Occasional violence is noted in provincial centers, but overall the situation remains unsettled.
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Alvares Castra
Antonio Silva
Clark Named Head of Interstate Commerce Body
Edgar Clark was elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission today after Commissioners Wooley and Eastman declined the post citing opposition to the railroad law. Both favored government control and believed the commission should be led by a two-man leadership aligned with the new legislation.
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Edgar Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wooley and Eastman
Daniels urges US naval expansion and Pacific bases
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that immediate and extensive enlargement of Pacific docking and basing facilities is needed. He urged a $10 million upfront base project in San Francisco Bay near Mare Island, with costs potentially at $40 to $75 million, and proposed two new submarine and destroyer bases at Port Angeles Washington and Astoria Oregon, plus expansions in Hawaii and Guam, arguing a larger navy and reserve are essential for future conflicts.
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British Ambassador to Washington to receive higher pay
London March 8 The British ambassador to Washington will receive 20 000 pounds yearly plus a 2 500 pound salary and 17 560 pound entertainment allowance Lloyd George announced in the Lords Sir Auckland Geddes was recently appointed The plan shifts finances by foregoing income tax to ensure a sufficient income the previous 10 000 pound salary was largely consumed by tax
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Washington
Lloyd George
House of Lords
Auckland Geddes
Governor Allen Attacked by Miners Union Chief
Kansas City March 3 Governor Henry Allen of Kansas was labeled one of the worst enemies organized labor ever had by President Alexander Howat in a report to the United Mine Workers convention. Howat denounced Allen for attempts to reopen strip coal pits in the Pittsburg field during the coal strike and criticized the legislature’s court as a tool against organized labor.
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Kansas City
Henry Allen
Kansas
Organized Labor
Alexander Howat
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Allen
Pittsburg
Japanese Deny Purchase of Victory Story
The Japanese embassy issued a denial stating there was no purchase of victory over Russia in 1904 05. It condemns circulating TV news as groundless and chimerical and calls the rumors foul speculation.
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Associated Press
London
Japan
Russia
Bombing to Clear Ice Jam at Port Deposit
Port Deposit Md March 8 high explosive bombs will be used tomorrow to rescue the town from the menace of the ice in the Susquehanna river aviators will fly over the river in a bombing machine and drop bombs on the gorge of ice that flooded the town overnight
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Susqenhanna River
Jackson Beats Dundee In Eight Round Bout
Willie Jackson of New York out fought Johnnie Dundee of New York in an eight round bout, having the better of six rounds with two even.
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N. J
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New York
Johnnie Dundee
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