Lodge Elected Senate Republican Floor Leader Urges Immediate Suffrage Vote
The Senate Republicans elected Henry Cabot Lodge as floor leader by acclamation. They adopted a resolution urging immediate consideration and a final vote on the woman suffrage amendment, while not binding any senator. The action places responsibility for further delays on Democratic managers, with divided factions noting just a few votes short of passage.
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Cardinal Farley Remains in Critical Condition
Mamaroneck August 24 Cardinal Farley continues in critical condition with little change. Physicians report temperature 101, respiration 24, pulse 96, noting extreme weakness and advanced age as continuing factors in the precarious state.
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Mamaroneck
Farley
Distillery Fire Wipes Green River Plant in Owensboro
A massive blaze at the Green River Distilling Company plant in Owensboro destroyed the entire facility by 10:30 pm. Losses exceed $3 million with about 42,000 cases of whisky burned and government warehoused stock valued at millions, provoking swift emergency action and investigations.
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Green River Distilling Company
United States
Tax bill to raise 8 billion as house acts
Treasury experts say the eight billion dollar revenu bill as drafted will yield about 8.1 billion annually with excess profits tax providing roughly 3 billion. The plan also expects 2.4 billion from income taxes and 1.1 billion from beverages among other items. Committee leaders preview the final drafting and anticipate House passage after a week of debate.
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KISSED GERMANS KILLS HIMSELF IN BALTIMORE
Edwin A. Seidewitz former Annapolis mayor and Baltimore florist shot himself in the afternoon In a Baltimore hotel He had been active in Rotary Club and a leading citizen His kindness toward German officers during wartime led to social drinking and an alleged kiss on a forehead before his death
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German baron son vows loyalty after Rotary Club exit
The man, a native of the city and former Annapolis mayor, claimed loyalty to the United States and support for its policies. He spoke of a German baron grandfather, faced club opposition, and left after not getting permission to defend himself. His business declined following a floral industry non essential ruling from Washington.
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Captain Dies After Saving Crew in Japanese Vessel Disaster
A United Fruit Co steamship rescued 61 survivors from the Japanese steamer Shakamu Maru after it struck a coral reef off Nicjee Aug 20. The Japanese captain reportedly returned to the doomed vessel and may have died by his own hand. the ship’s exact name is unclear, but could be Sakaki Maru of 3,401 gross tons.
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Lieut. Samuel King Jr Recovering From Wounds
Bristol Aug 24 Lieut Samuel King jr son of Col S King Bristol is rapidly recovering from wounds received on the battle front in France on August's according to a cable received here by his father.
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Tax Rules Hint Exemption For Foreign Corporations
A fragment notes that a percentage of invested capital is taxed and that a foreign corporation will not be entitled to a $2,000 specific exemption. The wording suggests a fiscal policy detail within a larger tax pauta.
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London Underground Strike Slows City Traffic
London faces a subway strike as both men and women workers protest wage parity with male colleagues. Omnibus service rebounded, but two underground lines showed limited operation amid crowded platforms and slow clearance as attendants and police managed the congestion.
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Merchants and Manufacturers Seeks Relief Over Nonessential Jobs
Members of the department store section meet in association rooms to discuss the community labor board ruling on nonessential occupations. They pledge sacrifice and plan to seek government recognition of minimum male labor needs for heavy work. Maryland officials meanwhile survey employers on releases for war work and female substitutes, aiming to reduce hardship with wage provisions.
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John E.i Shaw
D C youths register September call exceeds early estimates
District registrants reaching twenty first birthday since June 5 push September count toward six hundred. War Department nationwide estimate is 160000. local totals project about 150000 nationwide with half eligible for service. In DC, 500 registered yesterday and preparations for training camps across locations outlined by Provost Marshal General Crowder.
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