U S tax plan expects over four billion revenue gap
Secretary Mellon presented revised estimates to the House Ways and Means showing 1922 receipts at about 850 million from internal revenue and 370 million from customs, leaving 8.53 billion needed from taxes. He urged spending cuts and broader tax revisions including new tariffs and changes to income, surtax, and corporation taxes.
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Washington
United States
House
Ways and Means
Melon
Mellon
Melton
Siscat
Tobacco tax plan aims for large revenue gains in 1922 23
Secretary Melton outlined a plan to raise revenue by raising cigarette prices from 3 to 5 per thousand and modestly increasing other tobacco taxes. The proposal targets 26 million dollars for 1922 and 57 million dollars in the 1923 fiscal year, with relatively small railroad payments in 1923 compared with 545 thousand dollars in 1922.
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Melton
Keller Denies Theft Claims In Chicago Incident
Walter Keller denies stealing an automobile or needing to steal one. He also refutes a claim that his father is worth $5,000,000. Keller, detained on Hudson Avenue, is the son of a Philadelphia manufacturer and managing director of Pratt Food in Harameond Ted.
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Chicago
Walter Keller
Hudsan Avenue
Jome Keller
Pratt Food Company
Harameond
Ted
Philadelphia
Grant Pork
Relief promised for veterans by state labor chief
Chicago August 5 relief looms for ex-service men after a conference between George B. Arnold head of the state labor department and John G. Litte Jr commander of the Themlore Roosevelt post American Legion. Arnold voiced strong support for giving veterans priority in employment and said he would mobilize state forces to place veterans and provide immediate shelter once governor's authority is obtained.
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Chicago
George B. Arnold
Department of Labor
Thinels
John G. Litte, Jr
Themlore
Orders end of sea raiding off Atlantic City
United States District Attorney Hayward of New York may be summoned to Washington to discuss the seizure of the schooner Henry L. Marshal as a liquor smuggler outside the three mile limit off Atlantic City. Assistant Attorney General Goff said efforts to seize foreign ships at sea could lead to international difficulties. The Department of Justice feared protests from foreign governments and announced no further seizures pending thorough investigation.
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Washington
United States
Hayward
New York
Henry L. Marshal
Atantic City
Goff
Department of Justice
Irish peace moves advance with Sinn Fein backing Lloyd George plan
London reports President De Valera has called the Taill Etreann to meet on August. Sinn Fein leaders reportedly accept Lloyd George proposals as a basis for talks while some IRA commanders push for full independence. Dublin cabinet favored by a large margin, with a future peace conference likely in London. Craig returns to Belfast as Ulster cabinet welcomes talks with De Valera, who insists on speaking only with a majority Irish delegation.
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London
de Valera
Tmil Etreanh
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Prablin
Dublin
Daiji Eireann
Dail
Craig
Belfast
James Craig
Ulster
Sinn
Train Bandits Steal Over $40,000 From Mail Pouches
Three bandits seized mail sacks from a Cincinnati line train near Wood River and fled in an auto with three pouches believed to hold about $40,000 destined for Standard Oil refinery. Post messenger Tommy Pelaide was struck, but no other injuries reported as authorities search area. An abandoned car and rifled pouch found an hour later near Edwardsville.
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St. Louis
Aug
Tommy Pelaide
Wood River
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
Bine
Edwardsville
Fish Appeared in Salton Sea After Colorado River Overflow
Reports indicate fish populations emerged in the Salton Sea following the overflow of the Colorado River into the basin. The event linked to changes in water flow and salinity affecting the habitat.
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Salton Sea
Colorado River
Thurssday's Results in National League Action
In National League play Chicago defeated Prague 6 to 5 while Pittsbeigh edged Philadelphia. Brooklyn stood 2-2 with other scores showing Cinetynati at 1-5 and Louie and New York near unknown totals. American League results list Chicago 6 Tevrton 4 and Washington 3-3 with Cleveland 1-s hits seven. Detroit and New York posted scores with New York 3.
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National Prague
Frieston
Chicago
Pittsbeigh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cinetynati
Louie
New York
Ametican League
Tewrton
Washington
Cleveland
Merchant Marine Plea Calls for Patience and Funding
AL D. Lasker urges Congress and the American people to fund and wait for the merchant marine program. He argues the international trade asset could be worth 26 million to 40 million, or the total cost of the war, once efficiency and skilled leadership improve.
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Washington
Ave. S
Congress
AL D. Lasker
Shipping Board
Great Britain
Harding Defends Federal Reserve Before Congressional Panel
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve defended the board before a congressional commission criticizing its actions. He argued the reserve banks hold general supervision without direct control, noted limitations on rediscount decisions, and stressed the system’s resilience amid calls about currency and banking stability. He warned against a paper-money collapse and compared U S conditions to Cuba’s crisis.
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Washington
Congress
Funk
Mitneis
Harding
Marting
Wefuser
Reserve Board
Sumnera
Tex
Federal Reserve Board
Plarding
Ion
Alnaus
United States
William
Coard
Guba
McNary Credits Bill Passes House War Finance Funds Expanded
The Senate approved a substitute for the Norris bill enabling loans from the War Finance Corporation’s $500 million cash capital to finance surplus farm products abroad. The measure, backed by the administration, also allows $2.6 billion in bonds for additional loan funds and heads to the House for consideration.
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Washington, Arig
Harding
McNary
France Corporation
LIM
Norria
Agriculture Committee
Norris bin
Neilogg
Minnesota
Behilf
Ded
Commerce Hoover
Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Airman Scans Grand Canyon for Currents and Landing Sites
An army airman crossed the Grand Canyon several times and descended into the gorge. He has been detailed by the War Department to study air currents there and to locate possible landing fields, a preliminary step toward a potential commercial air service in the region.
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Grand Canyon
War Department
Canyon
Unarmed Hatfields and Chambers Shot at Welch Courthouse
Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers were killed on the steps of Welch courthouse McDowell county while en route to answer charges in a Mohawk shooting case. Widows say both men were unarmed and accuse Sheriff Hatfield of negligence. Detective Lively is linked to the case and trailed the party.
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Matewaon
W. Va
Sid Batfield
Ed Chambers
Welch
McDowell County
Hatfield
Chambers
Sid
Matewan
Wee
Bai
Sherif Bill
Pigeons Aid Drug Addicts in New York Case
New York reports that carrier pigeons are used by drug vendors to supply imprisoned customers. Detective Quigley arrested Anthony Adams and confiscated $4,000 worth of drugs and a pigeon. At least two cases mention pigeons taking drugs to addicts at Smackwell's Island. Adams refused to admit his pigeon as a drug carrier.
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New York
Quigley
Anthony Adams
Smackwell's Island
Adams
Landis Orders Probe Into Football Gambling Rumors
Judge Landis orders an investigation into football gambling in St Paul after receiving reports from American Association officials. The actions seek to forward the matter to proper authorities for handling.
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St. Paul
Tand
H'Mh Romminatener
Paulina AW. Norton
American Asociation Cab
Landis Pean
Moroccans Rebel Leader Proposes Pact with Spain
Rabuli, once an outlaw and tribal chief in Morocco, reportedly offers to pacify the Spanish zone in Morocco in exchange for appointment as caliph and sultan of the territory in question.
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Madrid
Rabuli
Morocco
Spain
Dirigible ZR Sails From Lakehurst Station
The Navy Department announced that British airship ZR will lift from Lakehurst New Jersey on August 26. The voyage is tied to maneuvers involving the British and American navies.
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Atlantic
Naval Station
Lakehurst
N. J
Geye Navy Department
Washington
Howden
Brigland
SN. J
Navy Department
Unconfirmed reports say ex king Charles in Hungary seeking throne
Geneva reports an unconfirmed tale that former Emperor Charles of Austria is in Hungary with Captain Werkman and several servants, planning to attempt to regain his throne this month despite Allied warnings. Budapest is the target, with others thought to have fled there.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Charles of Austria
Hertenstein
Ht Do
Werkman
Charles
Budapest
Telrele
U S and Britain Discuss Disarmament Conference Date
United States and Britain debated a suitable date for a disarmament conference. The British notification addressed scheduling with the allied authorities to ensure a productive negotiation timeline.
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