Mellon Bill Clears House Panel For Tax Cuts
Washington February 7 The Mellon tax reduction bill was favorably reported by the House Ways and Means Committee on a party line vote. A formal report will be issued next Monday. The measure includes Green’s proposal for a 26 percent cut in personal income taxes due this year. Senator Couzens of Michigan attacked Mellon for courting corporations and claimed the government loses revenue through the administrative tax provisions. He urged two alternative plans taxing dividends and interest of personal holding companies or reducing corporate taxes, and pressed for end in holding company formations as a tax dodge.
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Miners’ bodies feared unrecovered in shaft plunge
Crosby Minnesota February 7 40 miners drowned at the Aeford Jron ming near hyre jie Tuesday probably will never be recovered says August Swanson mine inspector The bodies lie at the bottom of a 000 foot shaft nearly filled with muck and water
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Taft Unimproved After Indigestion Attack
Washington February 7 former president and chief justice William Howard Taft remains in need of rest after an indigestion attack. He was seen at home and unable to eat or attend to duties since yesterday. Dale Crittenberger Democratic governor candidate visited Washington meeting many voters and promoting his campaign with his newspaper ties.
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Centenarian Andrew Rafferty Sr Dies at 104 in Indiana
Andrew C Rafferty Sr longtime Daviess County resident died at age 104 on Wednesday at his home 1490 North Street. Born August 2 1819 in County Dawn Ireland he helped build railroads including Louisville Nashville line. Survived by children and a sister, funeral plans to be announced Mt Calvary cemetery.
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German Embassy Mourning Row Sparks U S Action
Washington reports say Germany ordered its embassy not to display the Wall-Mastitt flag in honoring Woodrow Wilson. The State Department and Berlin embassy refuse to discuss. Berlin reportedly instructed Windfeldt to participate only privately, provoking possible recalls or relief cuts.
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Blizzard-Hit Cities Face Food Shortage in Wisconsin
Milwaukee dispatches report two isolated Wisconsin cities Reedville and Two Rivers cut off by a blizzard face food famine as rotary snowplows work to reopen roads and bring supplies to inhabitants. The relief effort follows the recent storm that left coastal towns effectively cut off from the outside world.
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Jasper Wood Products to Build New Factory
Texper reports Jasper Wood Products plans a new factory with capital of 1000000 dollars. The article lists management and local figures, notes shipyard and Panama Canal context, and mentions Marines stationed in the Caribbean with a sailor named David joining the Marines in Indianapolis.
Power To Probe Scandal NOL I Continued
Washington, Feb. 7. The senate adopted without debate a LaFollette resolution extending the public lands committee's investigative power into the oil scandal. The Walsh resolution called on the Interior Department to seek court action to determine title to sections 14 and 36 at the naval reserve number one in California. Senator Reed assailed the charges as a vast scheme.
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California
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Missouri
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Mrs McKay Burned in Clothing Fire at Home
Mrs John McKay wife of a local Baltimore & Ohio maroad tras disjueker suffered painful burns when her dress caught fire from a gas heater at 17 North East Fifth street. Mrs O Brien aided with cloths to smother the blaze and saved her from serious injury. The burns were painful but not life threatening. she remained in bed with recovery expected.
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Child Poison Accident Endangers Life Of Two
Sullivan family reports Feb 7 injury as 2 year old Myrtle Skinner and her father Me? face poisoning incident. Nea Skinner reportedly swallowed a small amount of poison while the father was soldering a lamp. the 2 year old is not expected to live.
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Trapper Frosts to Death in Tent Home near South Bend
Felixi Herait, a 68 year old trapper known to many sportsmen along the Kankakee river district, was found frozen to death in his tent home at North Liberty near South Bend. The body was discovered last night and brought to town today.
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Washington Students Infected From Diphtheria Serum
Washington physicians report that diphtheria anti-toxin serum given to hundreds of students at Washington area schools sparked illness. At McElwain School Bridgewater and Concord Academy nineteen and twenty five pupils respectively contracted fever and swelling while receiving the treatment. Officials investigate exposure from recent freezing weather as a possible cause and hope for recovery.
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Board Supports Bridge Over White Fork at Knox Area
The county board and commissioners vote to support Daviess County in funding a bridge over the West Fork of White between Sandhorn and Ebjora. A petition was placed on file with Knox County officials. The project would connect Harper’s Ferry Road and the existing bridge site, with county cooperation split per agreement.
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Damage estimates rise as midwest storm hits towns
Fragmented OCR notes a major midwest storm causing widespread damage including snow drifts and broken telegraph lines. Authorities estimate losses around five thousand dollars as repairs begin for electric lines and communication networks.
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Europe Aroused by Alleg Pact Feud Grips Continent
Reports from London and Washington describe a furor over a pact involving former Prime Minister Clemenceau and President Wilson during the Rhine occupation. The piece notes shifting charges and asks readers to watch Saturday’s payday for updates.
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Tramp Confesses Killing in Police Report
A tramp confessed to murdering a woman named Nita in Detroit. Investigators say Pierre, 25, admitted taking Nitzmahl to a location where she was killed, and authorities noted the body was found near a stream. The suspect’s mother, Mrs. Paine, was notified as officers prepared further inquiry.
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Two Miners Die in Slate Fall Near Clinton
Two miners James Hved and Puckett were killed at a slate mine near Clinton when a slate fall around thirteen feet by twelve sides crushed them. James Hved left behind a wife and four children. Puckett was married with one child.
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Road Impassable Halts Bus Lines Between Washington and Vincennes
The state highway between Washington and Vincennes is so hindered that travel is impossible. Bus service on the Washington to Vine ennes route has not operated since Tuesday. One ford is reported damaged amid drainage and weather-related hazards.
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