Secretary Mellon's Tax Reform Proposals to Congress
Treasury Secretary Mellon has sent to Congress a detailed plan to revise the tax system. He urges repeal of the excess profits tax and luxury taxes, a flat income tax on corporations, lower rates on high incomes to broaden revenue, and restrictions on tax exempt securities to curb capital flight. He warns against a general sales tax, notes the $330 million annual transportation tax, and calls for strict public-expenditure discipline to meet a $4 billion annual revenue goal. He emphasizes cutting unspent balances and revolving funds to reduce fiscal waste.
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Mellon
FTER
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
The
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Soviet Plans Reach Canada and US Trade Talks
The dispatch notes Leonid Krassin the Soviet trade ambassador will visit Canada next month and seeks contact with Washington. After a setback with Secretary Hughes Krassin pursues a trade pact by leveraging perceived U S Japan tensions. He hints at Siberian concessions to entice American entry and cites Lenine on stirring anti foreign sentiment.
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Leonid Krassin
Canada
United States
Washington
Hughes
Krassin
Japan
Siberian
Siberia
Lenine
Third Internationale
America
Russia
Washington Vanderlip
Krassin Tow
Vanderlip
Problem of Oil Rights and Marine Fuel Demand
The text argues the need to conserve domestic oil and secure sources in mandates and abroad due to worldwide demand. It notes oil use for marine fuel rose from 14 million barrels in 1919 to 26 million in 1920, driven by new oil burning and diesel ships. Scandinavian, Swedish, Danish, Dutch yards build motor ships saving profits, underscoring oil dependence and strategic stakes.
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Mandate
United States
Europe
Sweden
San Francisco
South America
Denmark
Holland
Party Leadership and Harding's Influence on GOP Chair Choice
Analysis asserts President Harding should have a strong voice in selecting the Republican National Committee chair to replace Will Hays. It notes Harding's 1920 victory solidified party leadership and unity, while stressing the need to conserve party strength and maintain vitality. It also mentions interlinked issues: a peaceful chair contest and broad party support for the chosen candidate. Also included are satirical notes on a marine strike and Ford, and the theme of government intervention in business.
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Harding
Republican National Committee
Will H. Hays
National Committee
Republican Party
Mr. Harding
Congress
Democracy
Texas
Thenks
The Way Out Knox Resolution Support Prompts Victory
The Knox resolution passed the Senate by 45 to 28 and faces House approval. Supporters say it ends the wartime status with Germany while leaving the path to a peace treaty open. Critics argue the resolution already grants no new advantages and preserves rights under the armistice and Versailles treaty.
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New York Tribune
Senate
House of Representatives
Germany
Congress
State Department
Rhineland
Early Blooming Metaphor on Resolve and Diplomacy
A collection of reflections compares rapid growth in plants to human resolve, warns against overreaching after replanting, and notes political caution as nations seek restraint. It cites Premier Hughes on America Britain ties, Turkey and German diplomacy, and Canada US reciprocity debates shaping future policy.
Lord Peel Emerges to Cabinet Rank Amid Turbulent Fame
Lord Peel, second viscount from a renowned family, rises from under secretary for war to chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster. Known as Never Merry Peel for a combative temper, he is a hard fighter in Parliament and a reform advocate. He has served as war correspondent in Turkey, the Sudan, and South Africa and chaired the London County Council, with a career marked by bold clashes and steady public service. His lineage traces to Arthur Peel and Sir Robert Peel, linking to Victorian municipal police reforms and Peelers, while dramatic marriage alliances shade the family history. The piece also notes a related royal mourning in Churchill circles and outlines the broader Peel lineage and notable relatives.
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Lord Peel
House of Commons
Peel
Duchy of Lancaster
London
Turkey
Sudan
South Africa
Royal Commission On
London County Council
Wansittart Bowater
Paris
City of London
County Council
Arthur Peel
Hig
Robert Peel
Queen Victoria
Lord Ashton
Viscountess
Lady Peel
William Peel
Viscount Peel
Sir Robert Peel
William Croughton Peel
Peele Fold
Lancashire
Winston Spencer Churchill
William Ogilvie Hosier
Hotel de Jena
Royal Navy
Stock Exchange
Channel
North Sea
Colonies
Hozier
America
Henry Hozier
Panama
Lloyd's
Royal Artillery
China
Emperor Wiliams
Pradaja
Austria
Germany
France
Marguise DE
Wheat Decision Set For May 15 On Grading Change
Secretary Jace announced that a decision on the Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota spring wheat grade modification will be issued May 15. Miller requests for further hearings by Minneap olis and others are refused as the department has sufficient information to react.
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Jace
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnegopolis
Wallach
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Met at noon and recessed at 6 20 pm until 11 o'clock this morning. Bills discussed include an emergency tariff measure and immigration restrictions. A six month war relief transport bill passed. other measures cover sinking surplus food to foreign governments, minimum wage for federal workers, forest conservation, and apportioning representatives by voters. A variety of hearings and referrals were noted, with district matters on Ball rent act extension and school hearings slated. The Knox resolution with Germany and Austria-Hungary was referred to foreign affairs, and the first District subcommittee meeting on trolley merger was set.
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War Department
Europe
United States
Penrose
Ladd
Nonpartisan League
Army
Navy
Swanson
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Company
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Johnson
Congress
Capper
Robinson
Jones
New
Dial
Judiciary Committee
Dillingham
Elections Committee
Supreme Court
Ford-Newberry
Senate
Interior Department
White House
Big Horn River
Crow Indian Reservation
Peter C Harris
Adjutant General of the Army
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Bergdoll
Samuel T. Ansell
Fort Jay
R. J. McLean
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Merchant Marine Committee
Great Lakes
Knox
Germany
Austria-Hungary
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Washington
Representative Zihlman
Maryland
Northcliffe Men Celebrate Daily Mail Anniversary
More than 3000 Northcliffe employees joined a luncheon at Olympia stadium marking the Daily Mail’s 25th anniversary. Lora Lady and Mrs Harmsworth Northcliffe plus Lord Northcliffe’s mother received ovations as dignitaries and staff from 400 Northcliffe publications gathered. Lord Northcliffe thanked workers and cited equipment as the main limit to expansion.
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Daily Mail
London
Northcliffe Press
Olympia Stadium
Lora Northcliffe
Lady Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe
Harmsworth
Northcliffe
London Times
The
Evening News
Weekly Dispatch
Manchester Continental
Ship Sails With 2,800 War Dead
Cherbourg France May 2 The United States army transport Wheaton with 3 860 dolies of American soldiers aboard sailed from this port for Antwerp today At Antwerp the transport will receive 1 800 more padding and then sail for New York.
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Cherbourg
France
Wheaton
Antwerp
New York
Exemption of new residential building from city taxes urged
Frank T. Harrison of Rochester NM said a five year tax exemption for new homes would curb the high rent problem and revive building activity. He argued it would not raise current tax burdens but increase taxable property, motivating construction of vacant lots and boosting city revenue over time.
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Frank T. Harrison
Rochester
Powhatan
Congress
Credit Needed to Bring Back Prosperity in War Torn Europe
R C Holliday a New York business man says Europe must recover to restore American prosperity. He urges intelligent German indemnity and long term foreign credit to revive European production and open markets for US goods. He notes Europe owes us about 15 billion and calls for private corporations under the Federal Reserve to stimulate foreign trade. James Whitehill of Flagstaff Arizona contrasts Panama Canal Zone conditions now with the early days, praising improved health and housing, government pay, free rent, cost stores, reduced transport, and 60 days annual leave for canal workers.
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New York Times
Turkey
Bulgaria
Armenia
Bosnia
Montenegro
England
France
United States
Washington
Germany
R. C Holliday
New York
Willard
Europe
America
Federal Reserve Board
Panama Canal Zone
James Whitehill
Flagstaff
Ariz
Canal
Canal Zone
Canali Zone
Fraud Exposed in Yucatan Sisal Commission
Mexico City reports reveal alleged misuse by officials of the Yucatan sisal commission. Revista de Yucatan began publishing documents detailing four years of regulated production and sales before the body dissolved due to financial troubles. Alberto P. Nalty, head clerk of the comptroller's office, is named in the disclosures. President Obregon authorized the publication.
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Mexico City
Sisel
Yucatan
Revista de Yucatan
Commission
Revista
Alberto P. Nalty
Comptroller’s Office
Obre- Bon
Postmasters Barred From Secret Service Roles
An order from First Assistant Postmaster General Wark prohibits postmasters from acting as agents for secret service groups. The note specifies that postmasters who had taken such appointments should resign immediately. The Post Office Department stated a newly formed secret service organization had recruited several postmasters nationwide.
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Wark
Post Office Department
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