Senator Spencer protests league control over prohibition appointments
Washington July 26 The Anti S aloon League pressure on prohibition enforcement officers provokes Senator Spencer Missouri to protest to Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair and threaten to take the dispute to President Harding. The league claims influence over state and national appointees and has prompted resignations and objections to director selections in Maryland and North Carolina.
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Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Spencer
Missouri
Internal Revenue
Bish
Prohibition
Anti- Seioon League
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GORDS
League
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Rev
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The
Mr. Shupp
Lindley
Blair
Department of Washinton
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Shupp
Maryland
North Carolina
Hdimund Budnite
Robert A. Kohless
Court halts ship seizure in New York injunction
Judge William P. Burr of the state Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction in New York restraining the United States Shipping Board the Emergency Fleet Corporation and United American Lines from interfering with the operation of ships seized Friday from United States Mail Steamship Company The order remains in effect until Saturday
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New York
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United American Lines
United States Mail Steamship Company
William P. Burr
State Supreme Court
Obscure Former Official Leaves Secretary Post
A historical note records the departure of a former secretary from a government post. It mentions ties to current public figures and ongoing policy work, signaling shifts in administration and the ongoing influence of past officials.
Allies neutralize Danube river under new pact
Paris July 28 representatives of allied powers finalized the Danube plan by signing a convention that places all river matters under the International Danube Commission as outlined in the Verwalies treaty.
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Paris
International Danube Commission
Mauretania Fire Breaks Out At London Dock
A fire swept the Cunard liner Mauretania while it lay at a London dock awaiting departure to Southampton. Initial fears of a serious blaze prompted quick response by dockside brigades and crew.
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London
Mauretania
Southempton
Smuggling Rings Allege Global Ties Stir Atlantic Coast
Federal authorities tightened vigilance along the Atlantic coast after evidence of two large whisky smuggling rings. One ring reportedly headquartered in Brooklyn with Atlantic City links, aided by foreign and domestic capital. A 15 000 to 20 000 case cargo from the Bahamas was targeted, with navy support planned to curb the operation.
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New York
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Navy Department
Leroy W. Ross
United States
Brooklyn
Montauk Point
Bahama Islands
Atlantic
Tax revision explained to put back 3 cent postage
Secretary Mellon discussed proposed tax revisions before the House Ways and Means Committee. He indicated a return to the wartime 3 cent first class postage, a fiat corporate tax likely at 15 percent, and elimination of high surtaxes on large incomes. He argued these steps would lower revenues and hinder growth, and he opposed a sales tax at this time. Wealthy individuals were said to shift fortunes to avoid higher surtaxes.
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Washington
Congress
Mellon
How the Rich Cheat and Tax Avoidance in Finance
The article discusses schemes where the wealthy borrow large sums to invest in tax free securities and deduct interest from taxable income, reducing taxes and lowering government revenues. It notes the motive to postpone property sales, the impact of high tax rates on market activity, and calls for lower rates to boost long term tax intake. Secretary Mellon reports progress and a delay in testimony until legislation passes.
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Mellon Anid
Nuer
Mettengetd
British Move Toward Irish Amnesties and Talks
London reports July 26 that Britain plans to free about 40 Irish Republican prisoners. A general amnesty remains seen as infeasible for now. The government may ease travel restrictions in Ireland and seek a peace settlement outside strict parliament via any Ulster and Southern Ireland agreement. It is unclear if De Valera will convene a republican parliament to discuss proposals.
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London
Meil
Trelaid
Ireland
Ulster
Southern
de Valera
Peace move notes sent to Japan on disarmament plan
Washington officials report Secretary Hughes sent two notes to Japan urging acceptance of Harding's armament and Far Eastern conference. Proposals link disarmament to the Far East and stress no fixed program, while a preliminary Washington meeting is possible after all powers agree to discuss the two main propositions.
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Harding
Japan
State Hughes
Hughes
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Wasteington
Great Brittain
London
Great Britain
No clear headline from fragmentary text
Fragmentary passage hints at diplomatic tensions involving Lloyd George and dominion premiers over an Anglo Japanese treaty and Australia’s Premier Hughes. No concrete event or outcome stated.
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Lloyd George
America
Hughes
Australia
Chicago plans vast Lake Calumet harbor and channel
Chicago officials approve a plan to turn Lake Calumet into a major inland harbor, digging a deep channel a third of a mile wide and two and a half miles long through the lake and filling the rest. The project aims to position Chicago as a central shipping point between Europe and the Midwest via St. Lawrence canals, with an estimated cost under 85.5 million dollars.
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Chicago City
Lake Calumet
Chicago
La Follette Attacks Shipping Board Policy
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin called for a senatorial investigation into a recent seamen strike claiming the shipping board is robbing the nation by diverting hundreds of millions of dollars to support its management and policy. He criticized the board for removing the American merchant marine from the seas and pledged action to halt what he termed a lavish subsidization.
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la Follette
Washington
Shipping Board
Epalitioun
Misconaii
Senate
Tur keys Seek Mediation as Greeks Pursue in Asia Minor
Greek forces push beyond Eskishehr after repelling Turkish advances near the Kagdad railway. Greek commander Papoulas reports Turkish troops retreating toward Sivrihisar with heavy gun captures and prisoners. The Smyrna governor notes Greeks in hot pursuit and lines held toward Konya and Anun Karebissar.
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Hakishehr
Sivri Misswr
Papoulas
Symena
Smyrna
Anun-Karebissar
Konles
Eskishethr
Sleep and Recovery After Two Consecutive Sleepless Nights
A study notes the average person needs about 15 days to fully recover body functions after lying awake for two nights. It argues sleep debt impacts attention, mood, and health, emphasizing consistent rest.
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Hueman
Trotsky Dictator With Full Powers Named
Special dispatches report Russia appoints Leon Trotsky dictator with full powers to relieve famine and cholera decimating the population. A council meeting is slated for August 4 at Houlogne to address governing issues and tensions over English rights.
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Trotsky
Russia
Paria
Supreme Council
Mart Éth
Houlogne
England
Turkish Nationalists Move From Constantinople to Greece
Special report from Constantinople dated July 28 claims Turkish Nationalists are luring their capital from Angola to Greece and that three fourths of the mass army has been destroyed.
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Greece
Asian Minor
Eskishebr
Kagdad
Constantinople
Eskishehr
Grreeks
Kemal
Angola
Moonshiners Kill 2 in Kentucky Shootout
In Breathitt County near Breathit, a posse led by federal agent Semel Wartkine pursued moonshine still operators. Deputy Green Watkins died soon after the volley, while Henety Bles died en route. Shade Allen and others were wounded. recovery uncertain for several.
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Lexington
Daly
Breathit County
Semel J. Wartkine
Prohibition
Green Watkins
Breathit
Wetalon
Shade Allen
Harding Invited to Chicago Pageant of Progress
Chicago dispatch reports Mayer sent a special invitation to President Harding to attend as Chicago’s guest and personally open the Pageant of Progress next Saturday. Aldermen Osean Olsen Charles Agnew and Ross Woodhall departed for Washington with the mayor’s message.
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Thompson
Chicago
Mayer
Harding
Osean Olsen
Charles Agnew
Ross
Woodhall
Washington
Ayers
Robbers Hold Up 15 Workers Steal $5000 in Chicago
Fifteen Borden Pom employees at 2800 Tasman scheme were robbed by masked men wielding revolvers. The band halted the staff, seized about 5 to 700 dollars, then fled in a car toward Tannen Avenue in a wild west style daytime robbery.
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Chicago
Borden Porm Company
Dh Tasman
Tannen Avenue
Three Drowned in Wereck River Train Disaster
In St. Joseph Missouri a Burl railroad stock train from Saint Joseph to Kansas City plunged into the river two miles north of Kansas City. Eight cars were derailed and sank. three members of the train crew are reported drowned. Additional details unsure due to damaged text.
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Wereck
St. Joseph
Duly Op Motive
Kansas City
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