Mondell Seeks Tax Repeal Not Shifts in Sales Tax Fight
Rep Mondell of Wyoming told reporters Congress will refuse to enact new sales tax legislation. He argues for repealing taxes rather than shifting burdens and says no sales tax is justified in wartime and that debts from the war should be funded by long term bonds. Hearings before the Senate Finance Committee are not expected to start for another week or two.
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Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Congress
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
House
Mondel
Harding
Mr. Mendell
Mendell
Joan
Mr. Mondell
France
Prusshin
Prusshin Assembly Had To Be Adjourned Because of the Conostal
Tulsa Claim on Rubens Painting Sparks Global Search
The Descent From the Cross attributed to Rubens, reputedly the world’s most valuable painting, was reportedly reclaimed by Mgr Thurmond after a Belgium government commission. A Tulsa-based apprentice tool dresser, Kh. L. Botl, allegedly transported the work and two others from Europe to Tulsa, where they lay unsold for months.
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Tulsa
Oly
Rubens
Charles M. Thirweld
Witch
Belgium
Mgr. Thurmond
Kh. L. Botl
Tulan
A. BE. F. Mounted Police
Bolin
Baure
Europe
France may take Krupps in Ruhr occupation plan
Paris reports a conference at the Elysee palace discussed a Ruhr seizure by 200,000 French troops to exploit mines and factories including the Krupp works. France alone reportedly has this as the sole sanction.
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Paris
Ruhr
Elysee Palace
Sunday Baseball Scores Across Leagues
National League games featured the Cubs and Mets at Chicago and New York and Philadelphia listed as not scheduled. St Louis played Cincinnati in cold conditions. Boston beat Brooklyn 4 to 2. American League results saw Washington over Philadelphia 1 to 0 and New York defeating Boston 4 to 0.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington Ceageeeens
Cleveland
Louis Fee
Call Up Two Classes to Raise Enough Troops for Operation
Officials discuss mobilizing two classes to elevate effectives for the planned operation. Military chiefs favor a longer occupation including Westphalia but political leaders fear actions needing perhaps over 500000 soldiers.
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Germany
Westphalia
Resolution Targets British Force Actions Under Hague Rules
Washington April 18 Senator Nor eso Nebraska a committee member introduced a resolution by Congress protesting British forces described as violating The Hague conventions. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee without debate.
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Washington
Noreso Nebraska
Atantiin
Congress
Irth
Detroit street railway ends February with loss
Detroit officials report February losses of 10028 on the first month of municipal streetcar operation. The deficit totaled 2923 and the commission said it did not expect to make money initially.
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Municipal Street Railway
Detroit
Mich
40000 Join Irish Parade as 5000 Delegates Arrive in Chicago
In Chicago on April 18 a 40000 strong Irish marchalong down Michigan Avenue welcomed 5000 delegates to the first national convention of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic at the Medinah temple. The crowds endured weather as brass bands played while 30 floats depicted Irish and American history. Over 76 councils were represented in the two hour march with banners calling defiance of British rule.
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Chicago
Sons and Daughters of
Erin
Ireland
Michigan Boulevard
American Association For the Recognition of the
Medinah Temple
New Ireland
Association
Bandits Grab Cash Then Flee in Auto After Shootout
Ther man Raber carries 2800 dollars to the Hotel La Salle garage as a bandit crew robs him at Franklin and Washington, fires a shot, and escapes in a black car. The attack halves the security on the route. the motorman passes out, streetcar traffic slows, and Raber is wounded but alive as witnesses assist.
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Chitengo
City Hall
Corter
Madison
Ein
Brewster
Raber
Rabey
Hotel la Salle
FL McClenathan
Rahey
Heurotin Memorial Hospital
Jail Crowd Witness Hanging Backstory in Germantown Case
In Rockville Maryland on April 18 a crowd gathered at the jail as Guy Vernon Thompean was hanged for dynamiting James Botton’s Germantown home, killing Botton and two children. Raber was shot and hospitalized after a hotel shooting related to the incident. Doctors reported Raber in critical condition and able to mumble.
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Rockville
Guy Vernon Thompean
James Botton
Germantown
Botton
No Reduction of Rates in Light of Rail Funding Disclosures
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected any plan for broad rate cuts while railroads face a slow recovery. Freight rates may need downward revision before improvements show, but carriers are not expected to propose general reductions. Treasury reports total guaranteed returns paid to railroads reach 122,231,400.05 to date, with weekly increases in disbursements under Esch-Cummins.
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Interstate Commerce
Mellon
Pais
Treasury Department
Esch- Commins
German Foreign Minister Presses New Reparations Plan
Berlin reports Dr. Walter Simons pushes fresh reparations proposals for Allied consideration as France threatens invasion on May 1. He faces opposition from cabinet leadership and much of the German public while trying to placate France with labor-reconstruction ideas for devastated regions.
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Berlin
Walter Simons
Frahce
Reichstag Committee On
Simons
France
Hie
Wiggerman Boilders’ Union
Restoration of Constitutional Government for San Domingo
President Harding will soon issue a proclamation outlining steps to restore constitutional government in San Domingo. Since 1904 the island has been governed by a U S administration under Roosevelt era treaty with marines keeping order to prevent foreign troop intervention over $50 million in European debts. Prior statements from President Wilson signaled a return to lawful government, though four provisions faced opposition on the island.
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Washington
Harding
San Domingo
Roosevelt
Island Republic
United States
Wilson
Nominations for Ambassadors Tabled by Senate Vote
The senate convened to consider George Harvey of New York for ambassador to Great Britain and Myron T. Herrick of Ohio for ambassador to France. Colonel Harvey’s confirmation failed 47 to 20 in executive session after objections from Senator Harrison and a request for delay.
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Washington
George Harvey
New York
Great Dritein
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Amme Sador
France
Senate
Harvey
Harwast
Coder Tagian
Senetor Harrison
Prices Cut Again by Wells Beilers
Kelws beilers prices reduced today by the Kewance Reil er company in a new cost-saving move aimed at boosting sales.
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Kelws Beilers
Kewance Reiler Company
Jackie Coogan Stricken in New York Hospital Bed
Child film star Jackie Coogan, famous for The Kid and Peck’s Bad Boy, lies critically ill at the Biltmore hotel with acute bronchitis and possible pneumonia. Doctors say rest and quiet are essential as his film contract worth 300000 faces jeopardy.
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Stricktn
New York
Boy
Jackie” Coogan
Charlie Chaplin
Peck
Bittmere Hotel
Jesse Heiman
Harry Wilson
All Magazine
Allied Forces Prepare Invasion Of Germany 1918 1919
Military authorities issue classes and training plans for advancing into Germany as World War I activities shift to projected operations. Units, equipment and timelines outlined for possible spring campaigns.
Japs Send Note on Yap Island as U S Rights Clash
Paris April 18. France signals plans tied to Yap Island with a public note and orders to mobilize the 1918 1919 classes. The move follows French steps against Germany over reparations, suggesting possible French invasion of Berlin if Berlin resists.
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Paris
Tanle
Pacific of Yap and Wilson reservations in Supreme Council note
The Japanese government has publicly stated to the U S State Department that it is necessary for the United States to prove not only President Wilson’s reservations but also that the Supreme Council supported those views in the Yap matter.
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UC. Ss
Rivering Journal
Washington, D. C
Ie Pacific
Yap
Wilson
Supreme Council
U. S. State Department
Local club meetings and school program announced
Just Us club meets with Mrs. Lawrence Lemley Wednesday afternoon. P T Work In the rank of knight tonight. Pythian Circle gathers with Mrs. Mount on South Town Ave Wednesday at 2 30. Dramatic club of the Junior high plans an 8 15 evening program in the school building featuring The Little Pink Lady and musical numbers. Admission 10 and 15e.
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Just Us Club
Lawrence Lemley
Pythian Circle
Not Edible Adopts Nickname Cousin Cake
A child narrator Virginia known as Little Virginia calls her cousin Kate by the nickname Cousin Cake. A friend prompts repetition revealing confusion as Virginia blurts a line about not eating her and introduces a misheard phrase about pie.
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Virginia
Kate
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