Senate Tax Debate Sees Sales Tax Plan Take Center Stage
Washington reports a coalition forming to back Senator Smoot's sales tax substitute as a complete rewrite of the tax revision bill. Democrats and several Republicans vow support, while Senator Simeon Smoot plans to introduce the sales tax measure next week and push its adoption amid heated floor maneuvers.
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Senator Smoot
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Simeot
Cut risk rates on autos at underwriters conference
Insurance risks on automobiles were cut 50 percent in most cases at the annual meeting of the National Automobile Underwriters conference. While last year's policies would be continued, it was explained underwriters the country over.
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New York
National Automobile Underwriters’ Conference
Chicago Defeats Cincinnati in National League Showdown
Chicago wins 3 to 1 over Cincinnati while Brooklyn rallies to beat Boston 9 to 5 in a National League action. In the American League, Beston defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4.
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New York Seaeeee
Pittaburgh
St. Louis
Stern
Seenee
Boston
Bbdsoveste Servies
Brooklyn
Ureter
Ewenee
Cincinnateee Seenetsens
Ae Ss
Philadelphia Ore
American Jague
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Beston
Caution on Policies Sparks Moral Hazard Debate
Speakers described policies issued a year ago as a potential moral hazard. They warned an unscrupulous owner could risk a car under last year’s policy and recover more than the present sale price if it were claimed.
Millionaire Chauncey Dewey Named in Divorce Suit
Chicago papers report Mrs. Elvira M. Dewey files for divorce from Chauncey Dewey millionaire real estate dealer cattle baron and politician. Grounds cited include frequent fits of ungovernable temper during which her husband slapped her face and once wrenched her wrist.
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Chicago
Elvira M. Dewey
Chauncey Dewey
Cireuit
Bishop Walter Lambeth Dies in Tokyo Mission Work
Chicago dispatch says Bishop Walter R. Lambeth of the Southern Methodist church died in Yokohama, Japan. He directed a Congo mission project and helped locate a Methodist mission there.
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Chicago
Yokohama
Japan
Walter R. Larmbeth
Southern Methodist Church
Congo
Lift Pressure on Germany Eases Sept 30
Paris reports Premier Briand informed the cabinet that allied penalties on Germany for treaty nonfulfillment will be lifted September 30. German ambassador Dr Mayer conveyed the news, and Briand outlined Rhine frontier control terms and German acceptance of the stipulations.
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Paris
Germany
Mayer
Briand
Rhine
Wanamaker Sees Good Times Ahead
New York news reports John Wanamaker, famed merchant, saying he has more faith in America today and expects better times than ever in his sixty years in business. He notes store expansion, more advertising, and plans to put money to work, contrasting with European wartime effort.
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Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
Congress
Washington
Herrick
New York
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Prince
America
France
Germany
England
Arbuckle Manslaughter Hearing Ends With Bond Set
Roscoe Arbuckle remains free on a 5000 bond after Superior Court Judge Sylvester Lazarus rules no attack or attempted attack proven in the Virginia Kappe death. The decision follows a long summary of testimony centering on witness accounts from hotel staff and the party scene.
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San Francisco
Sept. W
Roscoe Arbuckle
Sylvester Lazarus
Arbuckie
Virginia Kappe
Labor Day
Arbuckle
Ranbina Maude Delmont
Ball
Jurge Lazarus
Kappe
Lazarus
Josephine Keza
St. Francis Chambermaid
Defense silent on witnesses as hearing opens
The defense announced it would call no Wilhekses at the hearing, noting several witnesses remaining uncalled by the state. District Attorney Brady urged to call them if needed while Pom inguez pressed his plea for his famous client, citing Arhikie's film appeal and the world watching the case and the judge.
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Wilhekses
Brady
Pominguez
Arhikie
Simmons Asks Klan Probe
William J Simmons head of the Ku Klux Klan sent letters to President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty urging an immediate and thorough government investigation of the organization.
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Harding
Attorney General
Atlanta
Daugherty
William Joseph Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Labor Head Takes Stand With Schwab
Washington reports the uvem conference committee on labor is likely to suggest rearranging working hours to employ more workers. Members include Charles M. Schwab and Samuel Gompers as the conference nears resumption with hearings on public works and employment services.
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Washington
Bird
Charlies M. Schwab
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Price Jackson
Pennsylvania
Proposed 19 railroad systems plan to consolidate U S lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission, authorized by the Transportation Act, proposes a 19-system consolidation of major U S railroads. Drafted by Prof. William Z. Ripley of Harvard, hearings will be set to discuss the plan, which includes Class 1 lines and some Class 2 and 3 routes, with several named systems and possible New England Great Lakes variations.
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W. Z. Ripley
Harvard
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
United States
Transportation Act
William Z. Ripley
Harvard University
Commission
New York Central
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Monongahela
Boston & Maine
Bangor & Aroostook
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Pearl& Western
Long Island
Baltimore & Ohio
Reading
New York
New Haven
Chicago Railroad Companies Named in Consolidation Review
The commission noted a long list of railroads under consideration for consolidation including Western, Chesapeake & Ohio, Virginian, Norfolk & Western, Illinois Central Seaboard Airline, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, St. Louis San Francisco, and numerous others. Canadian subsidiaries such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie and Central Vermont were excluded from the consolidation. Water carriers controlled by railroads were included in the review.
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Athantic Coast Line
Norfolk Southern
Florida East Coast
Mississippi Central
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
Ilinoia Central Seaboard
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Portland
Sewattle
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Great Northern
Atcchiton
Topeka
Santa Fe
Colorado & Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Chicago & Eastern Mines
Missouri Pacific
Texas & Pacific
Gulf Coast Lines
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Treaties Defined by League Bind International Relations
Geneva September 20 The League of Nations Constitutional Committee approves an interpretative resolution on article 18. It states that treaties or engagements must be registered but excludes purely technical or administrative agreements from the filing requirement.
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Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
League
Booze Smuggling Plot Foiled in Chicago
Mysterious launch believed to carry Canadian liquor from the lake was halted at daybreak. Ten men were arrested near East South Water Street, four auto trucks seized, and fire tugs searched for a "mystery ship" that appeared three times without response. Investigators think a larger freighter out in the lake supplied the launch.
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Chicago
East South Water Street
Ilinois
Encampment to Be Held in Autumn 1922
Indianapolis journal reports plans for a forthcoming encampment set for autumn 1922. Details indicate organized activities and participation by groups likely tied to civic or veteran organizations. Further information on dates and venues follows in later editions.
Large gathering planned for Grand Army encampment in Des Moines
A national Grand Army of the Republic encampment will be held in Des Moines likely September 1922. Col D J Palmer, past national commander, reports the event will draw Civil War veterans and families from across the United States, possibly the largest convention ever in town. Dr Pitcher of New York was elected national commander.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Des Moines
Sepember
Journal
Col
D. J. Palmer
Indianapolis
Dr. Pitcher
New York
Col. Palmer
Governor Kendall Denies Pardons Amid Crime Wave
Des Moines dispatch reports Gov. Kendall stating no pardons will be granted while crime surges. He notes he cannot pardon life sentences and cites paroled cases like John W. Wyback and J. A. Cox, and says remission requires multi-agency approval. He adds he can commute jail terms for certain cases with broad written recommendations.
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Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Davenport
John W. Wyback
State Board of Parole
Kendall
J. A. Cox
Board of Parole
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Banks Show Better Condition
Iowa banks show improved condition as of September 8 with declines in loans and deposits, a slight rise in surplus and undivided profits, and reduced rediscounts totaling 4.7 million. Total assets and liabilities fell by over 11 million during the quarter, with an average reserve around 22.7 percent. Compared with a year ago loans dropped by over 44 million and deposits by near 100 million, while rediscounts fell by more than 18 million.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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U. K
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