Reduction of taxes urged by Sen. Borah
Senator William E. Borah urged tax cuts over the soldier bonus in a New York speech before the National Republican Club. He warned against mounting permanent burdens and warned that heavy spending and higher military costs threaten economic health and national morale. He called for ending extravagance and supporting farmers and business people.
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Reinbeck Fire Destroys Block on Main Street
A serious blaze in Reinbeck Iowa last night destroyed a Main Street block including a feed shed 14 horses three cars poultry and produce office building tailoring shop theatre and implement warehouse. Fire units from Reinbeck Grundy Center and Gladbrook battled the flames in subzero conditions with the brick building finally under control at 1 30 a m. Estimated loss over 75000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Blue Law War Ends in Los Angeles With Late Dancing
Los Angeles voters approved a peace pact ending the blue law dispute that started after the Motion Picture Directors' Association Thanksgiving Eve ball. The city council adopted an ordinance allowing public dancing until 1 a.m. on weekdays and extending dancing to 2 a.m. on holidays.
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Motion Picture Directors’ Association
Senator Bursum protests arms sale to Oregon government
Senator Bursum a Republican from New Mexico protests to President Coolidge against arms sales to the Oregon government he calls an unwarranted interference in a friendly nation.
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Bursum
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Collidge
Obregon
Senator Borah Defends Bonus Policy Amid Tax Cuts Debate
The discussion centers on tax reductions and public expenditure cuts while supporting veterans. Senator Borah argues the bonus, tied to economic revival, should not be dismissed as merely financial aid, insisting it links soldier welfare to national prosperity. He asserts sustained bonus policy could be justified if it aligns with sound governance and broader economic recovery.
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Rebels Near Leon in Guanajuato Battle Report
Rebels commanded by Manuel Dieguez appear near Leon Guanajuato with aim to seize the city and cut north communications. The war department says a heavy battle is likely as fighting intensifies with questions of government versus revolutionists and rebels reportedly short of war materiel.
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Leon
Guanajuato
War Department
Obregon
Radio and Telephone Complete 5000 Mile Circuit
Fresno merchant P A Pierce linked a New Year's Eve concert from a Chicago hotel to listeners in California by telephone and radio. Guests heard the roof venue program as it happened, connecting about 5,000 miles of circuit. Pierce received radio congratulations after the experiment.
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Gladioli Gardens Destroyed By Fire Near Des Moines
The Central Iowa Gladioli Gardens eight miles northeast of Des Moines burned early today. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with cause unknown. Owners Charlie Babee and Sons reported 80000 insurance on the grounds. Many imported bulbs valued up to 250 dollars each were destroyed.
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Ardens
Home of deceased body burning during funeral plans
The house where the late W. D. Ride nour lay in state awaiting funeral services was gutted by fire early today. Firemen suspect basement origin. the body was moved to Rev. Lloyd Tennat’s nearby home.
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Aged Couple Die from Coal Gas in Nebr Home
Columbus Neb Jan 5 John C Hagen 84 said to be oldest Mason in Nebraska and his wife suffocated by coal gas from a base burner in their Jelwood home Mr Hager had been a Mason for 65 years
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Nebraska
Jelwod
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Hager
Wood Silent on Frear Resolution in Manila
Gov General Leonard Wood returned to Manila after inspecting Baguio in Benguet province and declined to comment on Representative Frear's resolution proposing two congressional investigations of his administration in the islands.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
Taday
Two Ships Lost At Sea In Separate Incidents
The schooner Donald Silver with seven aboard went missing off Heatherton near Curling, N F, last Thursday. Five bodies have been recovered as the vessel sailed from the Bay of Islands to Gloucester Massachusetts. In a separate case, the US Shipping Board steamer Conejos struck a mine in the Black Sea after two Russian boats rescued its crew. Conejos had earlier been reported lost.
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U S Shipping Board to Be Re organized Within Short Time
President Coolidge plans a rapid reorganization of the U S Shipping Board to separate fleet operations from board duties and end recent controversies. A current commissioner will be elevated to chairmanship to replace Edward P Farley of Chicago who resigned after the Senate committee ruled him ineligible for the board.
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Chicago
Senate Commerce Committee
Continue search for blast victims at Pekin plant ruins
Pekin Illinois workers and spectators faced freezing conditions as investigators and rescuers pressed a third day of digging at the Corn Products Co plant sites Nos 33 and 27. Officials fear twenty four men remain buried under the debris after the blast that leveled two buildings three days earlier.
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Plan to Use Ships to Fight Rum Running Considered
The budget bureau chief is weighing a plan to buy vessels from the shipping board and navy for coast guard use to combat rum running. President Coolidge proposed more than 20 million dollars to build and man boats for the coast guard, a revised approach may be more economical.
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Coolidge
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Curtiss rules out Senate bid at Ames visit
Jan. 5 Dean C. F. Curtiss of Ames told Boone reporters he will not be a candidate for the United States senator or any office. He stated he will not enter politics now or at any time, reiterating his stance during an Ames speech at the county agricultural show.
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Dean C. F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa Sinks Deep Subzero Across State
Iowa endures sub zero conditions with Des Moines at 22 below and Fort Dodge at 32 below this morning. Cedar Rapids Waterloo 26 below, Washington 24 below, Keokuk 19 below as cold wave persists across the region.
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Keokuk
Ohio River Waters Still Rising Today
Ohio River at Cincinnati continued rising about one tenth of a foot per hour reaching roughly 54 feet two feet above flood stage. Weather bureau expected further rise into tonight or tomorrow with floods affecting lowlands in Kentucky and Paris reports noting Seine flood impacts and historic levels.
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Two Buildings Burn in Rockwell City Fire
Sacred Heart hall and the H. H. Coleman paint shop were destroyed by fire in Rockwell City Iowa yesterday afternoon. The Coleman shop was the oldest business house in town and a heavy northwest wind put the district at risk. Total loss estimated at 12500 dollars.
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Record Cold Grips Several Iowa Cities
January 5 reports from Creston Des Moines Webster City Fort Dodge Waterloo Keokuk Mason City describe record lows from 81 to 32 below zero. Government thermometers show a string of subzero readings, with ice harvests expected and roads affected by the deep freeze.
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Iowa House Tightens Marriage License Rules
Iowa lawmakers approve a Forsling amendment requiring applicants to file for marriage licenses ten days or more in advance. The measure, part of the marriage and incest bill, passed 60 to 36 after debate and will become law if the full bill is adopted. The session adjourned until Monday.
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