Tax Program in Peril Threatens to Wreck Bill
A volatile Senate scene unfolds as Democrats press for a liberal minority coalition to rewrite the tax bill, risking the administration’s fiscal program and the Fordney plan. Persistent party rifts, shifting pro and anti sales tax forces, and plans to slip Smoot’s substitute into the measure dominate the Capitol talks tonight.
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Smoot
George Hothwopyright
Washington Post
Rehi Ele Brown
Senate
Pir Rocsiv
Ted Oto
MeNia
Congress
Revan
Pamorrots
Harding Doubts Need of Congress Recess During Arms Conference
Washington officials say Congress can continue work during the arms limitation conference without offending the administration. The President favors ongoing action on tax and tariff bills and funding foreign loans, with railroad and foreign debt legislation to follow after revenue measures. The White House sees no need for a recess before the conference assembles, and aims to wrap up key measures this session. CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.
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Harding
Congress
Washington Post Co
London Unemployed Rally Demands Work Amid Riot Control
Ten thousand jobless including women and children gathered on the Thames embankment and marched to Trafalgar Square, then Hyde Park, snarling traffic and clashing with police. Bottles and stones were thrown, a window smashed at the Grand Hotel, and several rioters were treated for injuries. One leader, Mrs. Thring of Inverness, was arrested as demonstrations spread across the city.
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London
Associated Tress
Thames Embankment
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
Harry Gosling
London County Council
Northumberland Avenue
Grand Hotel
Hotel Victoria
Charing Cross Hospital
Islington
Dmonstrators
Thring
Inverness
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Girl killed leaping from car to airplane in stunt
Long Branch New Jersey October 4 Associated Press Miss Madeline Davis 50 died from a skull fracture after a failed flying leap from a speeding car to a rope ladder on an airplane. She was practicing stunts under aviatrix Rath Law and had appeared at fairs in the West.
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Long Branch
N. J
Associated Press
Madeline Davis
Fiere
Fort Pierce
Fila
Davis
Rath Law
Fire Escape Weight Falls Killing Youth At Wallis House
Edward Hunter Andree aged 17 residing at 124 EB Street SE was fatally struck by a 200 pound balancing weight when a wire rope supporting the weight broke while he stood beneath a fire escape at 1647 Lamont Street Wallis apartment. He died at Fairfield Hospital from a fractured skull despite surgery. Coroner Nevitt ordered an investigation.
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Lamont Street
Edward Hunter Andree
EB Street
Andree
Fairfield Hospital
Nevitt
Shackleton Ship Asks Help Off Cape da Roca
Lisbon October 4 The steamer Quest carrying Sir Ernest Shackleton and his party en route to the Antarctic for a four year exploration has been driven into difficulty by a heavy storm off Cape da Roca west of Lisbon and has requested assistance. Sunday Excursion Endless Caverns Opt 9 Southern Awg 1425 Faw Main 5633 Adv
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Quest
Ernest Shackleton
Antarctic
Cape da Roca
Here
Arms Plan Complete as Nations Rally for Broad Far East Agenda
Unofficial advices show desire for broad discussion at the Washington conference. The United States will oppose inclusion of matters with no direct bearing on the announced purpose, while Belgium the Netherlands and Portugal receive formal invitations and preliminary agenda talks proceed.
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United States
Washington Post
Belgium
Netherlands
Portugal
Hughes
Diplomatista
Far East
Harding
Austria, Burgenland Protocol Signed by Allies and Hungary
Paris reports the interallied commission signed a protocol confirming Trianon Burgenland provisions as executed. French British Italian commissioners and Paul Hegedus for Hungary signed at 4:30 pm in the interallied offices. Hungary must withdraw from Burgenland or face expulsion.
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Paris
Associated Press
Burgenland
Hungary
Austria
Council of Ambassadors
Paul Hegedus
Budapest
Interallied Military Commission
Fans Wait for World Series Giants vs Yankees in 1921
The Giants and the Yankees, winners of the National and American leagues, prepare to clash in the 1921 World Series at Polo Grounds. Babe Ruth leads the Yankees with 59 homers, facing Frank Frisch and teammates like Meusel and Bancroft for a best of nine series opening tomorrow afternoon.
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Giants
Associated Press
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Yankees
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John McGraw
Milter Huggins
Babe Ruth
Carl Mays
Wally Schang
Roger Peckinpaugh
Bob Meusel
Frank Fried
Fordham
George Kelly
Emil Meusel
Dave Bancroft
Toney
Nehf
Barnes
Professional Bondsmen Mulct Prisoners in Premiums
Revelations about alleged corruption involving professional bondsmen, lawyers, and police hint at a protective alliance. Reports describe high premiums crippling defendants, family hardship, and “turning in” prisoners to protect ongoing business. An examination notes bondsmen near the police court before lists are called, tipping off prisoners to escape. CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.
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Grand Jury
Faces 33 Charges In $40,000 Thefts
Ernest Johnson, 31, colored, arrested Saturday at 559 Florida Avenue NW, faced 33 charges relating to $40,000 in robberies. Detectives say he admitted breaking into homes using a fire escape, with jewelry moved to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. He claimed to have robbed many Washington residences since Christmas, naming several victims and locations.
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Ernest Johnson
Jones
Jackson
Florida Avenue
Rhea
Johnson
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Jewel Box Looted in Northwest Home Theft
Jewelry valued at 10004 dollars disappeared from Allen McLane’s residence at 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest. The maid, who provided forged references, vanished after one day of work. Detective Thomas Walsh investigates. items include a platinum bracelet, jade earrings, pearl chain, tortoise shell pin, and other gems totaling about ten thousand dollars.
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Allen McLane
Connecticut Avenue
McLane
Federation plans registration week to enroll citizens
Representatives of 26 citizens associations met at the District building to aid the federation’s membership drive. No fixed goal was set though 5,000 was once suggested. 10,000 new members were hoped for as the intensive campaign proceeds starting October 23. The campaign room will be at 501 Municipal Building with a potential executive secretary. William B. Westlake and Dean York outlined tentative plans. a 25 percent fund share to affiliated associations was approved. registration booths will operate at stations, engine houses, and possibly schools for two to three days. Members will wear a red white and blue button reading Register 1921 and awards may go to the top association.
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Federation
Pex
Ciuizena’ Associatiche
Cita
Central Committee
Dean York
Trinidad
McRe
Citizens Associations
Toc Campaign
William B. Westlake
York
William & Torbert
Rhode Island Avenue Association
Tax Program in Peril Harding Doubts Recess Need
A compact index item notes President Harding questioning the need for a recess and signaling debate on a tax program. It reports on political strategy, possible legislative moves, and allied topics touching national policy.
Demand for 18 New District Judges to Ease Docket Delays
The Department of Justice and a court docket committee pressed Congress to immediately create eighteen new district judges at large to relieve federal court congestion blamed on Volstead Act violations and burgeoning civil and criminal caseloads. They urged prompt enforcement of Prohibition and other statutes and flexible assignment of judges to the busiest districts to cut delays.
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Department of Justice
Daughers Med
Daugherty
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Senate Committee
Senate
New York
Chicago
Court Market Committee
John EB
Columbus
Chindladee
John ©. Polinck
Kansas
Cit
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Montgomery
Ala
William H. Hayward
Charles F. Clyne
Supreme Court
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