Bonus Bill Would Boost Tax Load, Houston Warns
The soldiers' bonus bill would cost about 2.3 billion dollars, with four optional plans driving the total. Treasury Secretary Houston told the Senate Finance Committee that new taxes would be needed to cover the outlay, and warned revenue sources are tightening. He urged tax simplification and a 33 1/3 percent top rate, while noting retail price reductions have boosted tax receipts from carpets, rugs, and admissions.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Congress
T. S. Adams
Adams
Internal Revenue Bureau
Smooth Republican
Utah
Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Smoot
United Press
Secretary of the Treasury
Gibbons Reported Feeling Better After Rest
Baltimore Associated Press reports Carolina Gibbons felt better this morning after a comfortable night’s rest.
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Baltimore
Carolina Gibbons
Flu Epidemic Likely Unlikely This Winter Says Public Health
Surgeon General Cumming reported that influenza epidemics may carry lasting immunity and are unlikely to reach the epidemic scale of 1918 1919 this winter though no certainty exists. He warned against sensational outbreak fears and noted ongoing preventable deaths.
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Cumming
Russia Denies Troop Move to Dniester Threat to Roumania
Constantinople reports that George Tchitcherin, Russia's foreign minister, denied claims of a Russian troop concentration near the Dniester River with hostile intent toward Roumania. He said winter quarters were needed due to the front situation and criticized Roumanians for delaying Moscow's peace proposals.
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Dniester
Roumania
Associated Press
Constantinople
George Tchitcherin
Roumanian Foreign Office
M. Tchitcherin
Moscow
Four Escapes From Iowa Prison Make Good Getaway
Four inmates James O Keeffe Harry Smith James Lane and James Cellen escaped Fort Madison prison Saturday. A store was robbed at Galesburg last night. warden suspects outside help. Post office at Dahinda Illinois robbed early today, $700 in jewelry and stamps stolen. Thieves entered by smashing front door lock. merchandise stolen from adjoining dry goods store.
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Burlington
Des
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O'Keefe
Harry
Smith
James Lane
James Cellen
Fort Madison
Galesburg
Hollowell
Mino
Iil
Dahinda
Frat Delegates to Cuba Start on Trip
More than 150 officers and members of Delta Kappa Epsilon depart New York on a special train for Havanna Cuba to attend their annual convention. Savannah will host meetings today as trains from elsewhere converge. After a 24 hour reunion in Savannah the group heads to Key West and then to Havana aboard a Cuban warship provided by President Menocal, a Cornell graduate.
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New York
Delta Kappa Epson College
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Cuba
Savannah
Menocal
Cornell
Havana
Newspapers and radio for news as civilization agents
La Prensa declares support for United States naval radio to transmit news. The proposal aims to ease congestion of transmissions and improve service to readers while fostering better understanding among actions. Buenos Aires date cited December 27.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Threats of Trade Drive Russia to Shop Elsewhere
United Press reports Moscow may halt massive U.S. purchases after deporting Bolshevik envoy Martens. He warns that U.S. disruption could wipe out $6,000,000,000 in American orders and $109,000,000 in contracts, while Russia seeks friendly terms and may turn to Britain or France if doors close. Martens will surrender Jan. 3, carrying $50,000,000 in placed orders and more than $109,000,000 in unmade deals.
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United Press
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Russia
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
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Great Britain
France
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Omaha
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Eane
Bunting
Cheyenne
Guard Schoolhouses As Arson Ring Shifts Focus
Pittsburgh reports heavy guard of all school buildings after a public school burned in Wilkinsburg. Authorities link the arson ring to fires in Fayette and West Moreland counties totaling about 1.5 million dollars in damage. Albert Smith, 20, held in Greensburg, allegedly confessed to at least 20 fires in Fayette county.
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Pittsburgh
Wilkinsburg
Ting
Fayette
West Moreland
Albert Smith
Greensburg
State Constabulary
Fayette County
Big Navy Planes to Make Panama Trip
Twenty six large navy airplanes will depart from San Diego harbor for Panama, a 3000 mile trip described as one of the longest and most hazardous peacetime flights. About 50 flying cars will be needed to reach Balboa in the canal zone, with arrival set for January 13 and return flights starting February 26. Fourteen seaplanes of the N. C. type, noted for crossing the Atlantic, will join the squadron alongside twelve coastal aircraft.
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Chicago Crime List Slashed Fifty Percent
Chicago’s crime rate dropped 50 percent over the past three days according to chief of detectives Michael Hughes. He reported 22 holdups in 24 hours, seven thefts, and fewer burglaries, credits raids on cigar stores and pool rooms and the curfew rule for those on streets after curfew.
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United Press
Chicago
Michael
Hughes
Colder Weather Forecast Across Mississippi River Region
The weather bureau predicts much colder conditions spreading over nearly all sections of the Mississippi River within 36 hours. The brief item mentions Associated Press sourcing and stray notices, with faded advertisement lines noting brands and a gatekeeper term.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
John Statson Son of Greece to be Buried in Elmwood
John Statson born in Greece joined the army during World War I, saw service in France, and died at Independence hospital last Wednesday. Burial will be tomorrow at Elmwood Cemetery after services at Petersen's funeral parlors at 2 p.m. He lived in Waterlo o and worked at Hotel Russell-Lamson before enlistment. He was about 27, served from July 36, 1918, to February 1979, and was later at Camp Pike Arkansas with the 163rd Depot Brigade. The Waterloop home service file notes his illness. a Greek American committee led by Peter Mavrelis handles arrangements.
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France
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Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
The Testing of Brenda opens on Evelin Courier page six
The Evelin Courier begins a new serial romance titled The Testing of Brenda. The family audience is invited to read the intense story as it unfolds this week.
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Evelin Courier
Snowy roads keep distant motor traffic impracticable
Snow flurries of last 48 hours did not add to road difficulties. Highways remain impracticable for distant motor traffic in Charles City Iowa and surrounding towns including Albert Lea Mason City Des Moines and Waterford with January 1929 dispatches from state and agriculture departments.
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Albert Lea
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Charles Davenport
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Mason City
Marshall Reawn
New Hampton
Postville
Waterton
Waverly
Clara Hamon Talks Of Love And Faith In Interview
Ardmore Okla December 27 Clara Smith Hamon charged with murder in the death of Take L Hamon a noted Oklahoma figure likely will not be tried before January 17 She told interviewers she is not embittered toward men or women and that she loves them all She spoke of supreme faith in God and a hopeful aim to write a life story while plans to appear in films or lecture circuits remain vague She was released on a 12000 bond and is staying with her sister near Ardmore
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara
Smith Hamon
Take L. Hamon
Empire Builder
Oklahoma
Clara Hamon
Clara Smith
Hamon
Here
I C Asks Permission for Big Bond Issues to Meet Obligations
Washington December 27 The Hilingis Central Railroad Company filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for mortgage bonds totaling 6.953 million dollars to fund maturing obligations The plan includes 3.245 million in 4 percent refunding bonds to be used as loans with banks and to meet notes due soon jointly with Chicago St Louis New Orleans Railroad for 3 708 060 in first refunding bonds pledged to cover upcoming notes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hilingis Central Railroad Company
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Chicago, St. Louis
Reading the Opening Chapters Printed Daily Installments
The notice promotes continuing publication of the opening chapters with generous daily installments to complete the story in a few weeks.
Armed Bandits Steal Express Wagon Safe in City
Five armed bandits halted an American Express wagon near Union Station in Kansas City Missouri. They forced the driver to open the wagon cage and load a safe into their car. The safe likely contained jewels and currency. company officials did not estimate the loss.
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United Press
Kansas City
Union
Beadthof Beef Stew Banquet For Relief In New York
A $1900 hotel banquet on Wednesday evening features beef stew bread and cocoa as the menu. Guests will pay 22 cents each and feed 100 hungry European children this winter, with Herbert Hoover General Pershing and Franklin K Lane among the guests at the European Relief council event.
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Associated Press
New York
European Relief Council
Herbert Hoover
Gen. Pershing
Franklin K. Lane
Hough In Critical Condition With Pneumonia
Chicago December 27 Emerson Hough author and lecturer taken to St Josephs hospital after weeks of illness. Reports say he is critically ill with pneumonia and his condition was serious later today with double pneumonia developing.
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Chicago
Emerson, Hough
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hough
Fat Goose Arrested for Blocking Traffic in San Diego
A large fat goose wandered residential streets hindering cars and streetcars. Police captured the bird and lodged it in the city jail while onlookers watched from the curb. In Algona, Iowa, Knights of Columbus donated 200 dollars to starving children in Europe and urged farmers to donate corn for shipment to sufferers.
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San Diego
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Polke
Algona
Europe
Algona Council
Knights of Columbus
D Annunzio Death Report at Fiume Clash
Rome reports Gabriele D Annunzio killed during a clash at Fiume as Italian regulars tighten the siege around the city. Paris notes thousands killed or wounded in fighting around Fiume with General Caviglia advancing on the city. London reports the iron ring tightening and a potential fall of Fiume as land and sea forces converge.
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French Foreign Office
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Fiume
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Trieste
Pezzano
Imbrio
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Fiome
Treed After Sister’s Death Follows Arrest for Murder
Chicago dispatch reports Paul Hansen, arrested on a robbery charge, suffered severe shock leading to his sister Marie Elsworth’s death and his mother’s breakdown. Police tie Hansen to the Loberg jewelry store holdup remains unconnected.
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Chicago
Marie Elsworth
Paul Hansen
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Paul J. Loberg
Constantine Prepares Policy Amid Frontline Move
Athens reports King Constantine informing provincial delegations he must head to the Smyrna front. He receives congratulations from across the country while crafting the parliamentary speech for January 8. Cabinet members are decorated with the Crucifix of the Redeemer.
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Associated Press
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Constantine
Smyrna
Cross of the Redeemer
Former Italian Ambassador to the United States Dies
Rome reports Baron Mayor Des Planches, former Italian ambassador to the United States, has died. Born in 1851, he entered public life in 1875 and served as ambassador from 19% until January 1950, later acting as dean of the Washington diplomatic corps.
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Auckland Geddes
United States
Kelley
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Senate
State Department
Associated Press
Rome
Baron Mayor Des Planches
Emondo Mayor Des Planches
Harding to Hold Domestic Policy Conferences in Marion
President-elect Warren G. Harding plans talks with Senate and House leaders in Marion this week focusing on domestic problems before his Florida rest and preparations for his March 4 inauguration. Leaders include McCumber Good Mondell Kelly Anthony. Hays to discuss cabinet picks. Harding to talk with Ohio Governor-elect Davis about resigning from the Senate and appointing a successor.
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Warren G. Harding
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Florida
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McCumber
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J. W. Good
Iowa
Frank Mondell
Wyoming
Patrick H. Kelly
Michiigan
Daniel R. Anthony
Kansas
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Harding
Harry K. Davis
Ohio
Tariff foes clash in Senate over reference to finance committee
Senate debate over the emergency tariff bill centers on whether to send it to the finance or commerce committee. Hitchcock argues the measure is a revenue busting embargo, while Smoot and McCumber defend quicker consideration. Opposition cites high wool rates and Canada trade, with the bill referred to the finance committee after long discussion.
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Texas
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