Revenue bill reports split on surtax and taxes
The revenue bill, under two months in committee, is sent to the House with a plan for broad tax revision and a 26 percent cut in 1923 personal income taxes. Eleven Republicans favor a 25 percent surtax max, more than the chairman, while 11 Democrats push a 44 percent max with larger normal tax cuts.
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Bacharach
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Mills
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Treasury
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Eggleston Ogden and Carman Freed of Theft Charges
Roswell L Eggleston Kenneth Ogden and John Carman were exonerated from theft charges tied to Saturday night raids in which robes blankets and similar items were stolen by P E Walker who had previously accused three other youths One youth even had the loot in his car Eggleston said he rode from Hotel Russell Lambson across the river with John Hipman then went home hours before the thefts Hipman and accomplices confessed to the robberies but cleared Eggleston Ogden and Carman of knowledge or involvement.
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Roswell L Eggleston
Kenneth
Ogden
John Carman
P. E. Walker
Eggleston
Russell Lamson
John Hipman
Courier
Hipman
Carman
Edison 78, Says Man Is Nearly OK
United Press reports Thomas A. Edison marking his 78th birthday in West Orange New Jersey with a morning office arrival and time clock punch. He discusses future energy from sun wind and vegetation, education’s value, religion debates, capital punishment by gas, radio versus newspapers, and hints preference for Coolidge in presidential prospects.
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Edison
United Press
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Glock
American College
Coolidge
Courier Delivery Timed To Reach Homes By 5 Thirty
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If through error of the carrier today or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please Phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
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Hoy
Swear Warrants for Chiro Students Who Treated Dead Girl
John Follmer of the state board of registration and education filed warrants for three National Chiropractic college students in Chicago. They allegedly treated 11 year old Elizabeth Fawcett, whose death doctors attributed to a dislocated vertebrae. Detectives seek E C Beck Albert Speaker and B G Fredericks for administering the treatments as a coroner probes the case.
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Chicago
John Follmer
State Board of Registration and Education
National Chiropractic College
Elizabeth Fawcett
E. C. Beck
Albert Speaker
B. G. Fredericks
Girl Drowns After Car Ramps Fence Into Water
In Cuyahoga Falls Ohio on February 11 Miss Irene Buckner aged 18 drowned after a light coupe with five men and a woman broke through a fence barricade at Hohman’s landing and fell into icy waters. She was swept between two trees overhanging the water.
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Cuyahoga Falls
Irene Buckner
East Reservoir
Hohman’s Landing
Flag incident should not halt feeding German children
Washington Feb 11 Gen Henry T Allen chairman of the American committee for relief for German children released a letter from Bernard M Baruch urging that the German embassy flag dispute not block funds for starving German children. Baruch praises Wilson and sends a 5000 dollar check while condemning German officials.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Henry T. Ailen
American Committee For Relief For
Bernard M. Baruch
Woodrow Wilson
Baruch
United States
Barach
Wilson
Antisaloon League Faces Reorganization Amid Scandal
In New York Protestant ministers weigh forming a new anti alcohol group after the Antisaloon League grapples with morale drops and the imprisonment of former State Superintendent William H. Anderson. Rev. Dr. F. S. Idleman advocates a new coalition to advance prohibition, following District Attorney J. H. Banton’s address on the Anderson case. Ministers unhappy with current league leadership discuss formal conversations about a fresh organization.
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New York
Anti- Saloon League
William H. Anderson
F. S. Idleman
Idleman
Anderson
J. H Banton
League
Scheman
Tourists to U S would be asked to state purpose on entry
Washington February 11 A proposed resolution by Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts would require all tourists and nonresident aliens entering the United States to declare their purpose. The measure aims to inform the state department of visitors intentions such as writing articles or delivering lectures to influence public opinion.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Tinkham
Massachusetts
State Department
Martial law eyed as Williamson miners face clash
Martial law and a miners strike loom in Williamson county as state troops move toward Herrin. About 1,700 soldiers will join 4,000 miners in 27 mines amid postwar unrest. Herrin is tense after historic clashes and khan factions clash over dry vs wet.
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Associated Press
Herrin
Williamson County
Ku Kluxs Klan
Tierrin
Freet
Marion
Tohnstion City
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
Carley Black
Denby Stands Firm as Senate Seeks Resignation
Washington February 11 Secretary Denby said he would not resign despite Senate moves to force his cabinet departure. He stated he has no intention of resigning and would defy the Senate if necessary. Reports of White House urging resignation were not commented on.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Robinson
Geminanding
Ust
Denby
French Heels and Pointed Feet Discarded in Shoe Show
Chicago reports the National Shoe Retailers association style review opening with bans on skyscraper heels and sharply pointed toes. The styles committee promotes comfort with a slogan Preadont from Foot Hurts as new buckles and materials appear. G. M. Spangler notes French heels and French toes are disappearing.
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Chicago
Keb
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
Suet Cormi Ag
G. M. Spangler
Sleuth Chief Calls Confession About Wolf Woman Bunk
Chicago police chief Hughes dismissed William Jewell's claim that Catherine Malm dubbed the wolf woman confessed to the Tesmer murder. Malm is jailed for Edward Lehman’s death while Jewell had alleged the wolf woman loved him and wrote a full Tesmer confession which she denied.
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Chicago
Pet
Hughes
William Jewell
Richard
Tesmer
Edward Lehman
Jewell
Preddie Thompson
Bunk
New York Digs Out of Big Snowstorm
New York and suburban residents endure a heavy snowstorm blanketing the area to seven inches. A high wind created a blizzard feel as 7,500 city street workers, 400 plows, and hundreds of carts cleared downtown by midnight.
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New York
Woman Rescued After Des Moines Bridge Jump Attempt
Des Moines on February 12 Rosa Spray left a note saying she was tired of living and tried to leap from Locust street bridge into the Des Moines river. She was prevented by Charles Mooley and Bernie Peacock as they arrived by car. Mrs Spray was rescued at the railing center of the bridge.
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Des Moines
Rosa Spray
Locust Street
Charles Mooley
Bernie Peacock
Convicts Riot at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh
Explosives blasted the prison gate as guards and officers, aided by county detectives and prohibition police, subdued more than 1,000 inmates. Two prison drivers were killed. Warden J M Egan said the revolt was led by four men known as the Four Vorsemen, with outside help. Prisoners retreated to cells after a lengthy firefight and cleanup followed.
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Bylin
Pittsburgh
Noomoaber
Jo Western
Prohibiton
William Plefffer
J. A. Coax
J.M. Egan
Thea
Hastern
Four
Cal
Egan
Thhe
Ngan Formediatelly
Poincare Resting at Home After Strain from Debate
Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincare is slightly indisposed and remained at home yesterday and this morning. His secretary says the condition is not serious and attributes it to fatigue after the recent chamber debate.
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Paris
Poincare
MM. Poincare
Middle Class Folks Mingling With Millionaires In Miami Beaches
Florida winter scene shows the new Florida Special bathing suit on the beach with bright colors and scant attire. Tourists and locals mix in a carnival like Miami Beach scene as middle class visitors mingle with the wealthier set amid sunshine and surf.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
White Sands
Aly
Iso
Mort Fda
Indy
Newport
Atlantic City
Long Beach
Coney Island
Bachelor Battles as Pretty Girl Escort in Public Safety HoldUp
In Ey, Louisiana on February 11, George Acord, a bachelor, was at home when a young woman with a male accomplice posed as a stranded motorist seeking help. Acord offered aid, was confronted by the pair, and the man in a public safety item demanded money. Acord fought back and knocked the man down before the duo fled in a nearby car.
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George Acord
Acord
Tie
Acard
Tier
24 Slated for Death in Fight for Control of Checker Taxi Co
In Chicago a deadly feud within the Checker Taxi Co escalates as a fifth killing occurs with Leo Givtensen dying from five gunshot wounds and Isadore J. Rappart killed in a separate Saturday attack. Two wardens for Max Raisman, ally of Emmanuel Goldstein, face threats amid a rival faction struggle over company control.
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Checker Taxi Co
Chicazo
Checker Taxicab
Leo Givtensen
Isadore J. Rappart
Altray
Gistenson
Rappart
Max Raisman
Emmanual Goldstein
McAdoo explains Doheny ties before Senate committee
William G. McAdoo testified to a charged Senate committee about his retainer as counsel for Doheny after leaving the cabinet. He said he acted in good faith and that his work focused on Mexican policy, not oil leases, and noted Doheny did not pay his retainer directly but via a check.
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Albert B. Fair
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Franklin K. Lant
the Interior
Thomas W. Gregory
George Cree
Wilson
Yie Baid
Gregory
President Coolidge
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McAdoo
Senate
Doheny
Mexico
Senate Committee
Associated Presse
Waslington
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Jiim
David Rockwell
Ohio
Rampuign
Treasury
House
Lenreot
Walsh
Montana
Secretary of Treasury
California
Gotten & Franklin
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Wretcher
Harding
Lenroot
New York
Satewel
Obs
Reed
Democrat
Missouri
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Witjness
McCrary Removed From Lakehurst Command Over Shenandoah
Washington officials announced sweeping personnel changes at Lakehurst and related airship duties. Commander Flor McCrary loses command of the Lakehurst station and is detached from duties, while Commander J H Klein assumes command to oversee operations as Shenandoah heads for polar expeditions.
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Fritsuy
Washington, D. C
Olligers
Ue Lakehurst
Neffly Station
Shenandoah
Flor. McCrary
William A. Moffatt
Navy Aeronautical Bureau
Deuby
Ldeut
Zachary Lansdowne
Peterion
Wavy Department
Lakehurst
Lethers
Klein
McCrary
Lakehurst Air Station
Comrmand Rod
J. H. Kieln
Lakehurst Station
Chief Rounding Up Crooks by Batches as Term Nears End
Chief of Police John Ham imlond tightened a late term drive in Moines on February 14. His force conducted a whirlwind campaign against vice, netting around 100 arrests before dawn. Assistant Chief Newell led the raid series as city judges supplied warrants.
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Yes Moines
John Hamimlond
Newell
Twelfth Victim of Poison Beans Dies in Albany
Albany Oregon February 11 Horst Ruhling a 2 year old died yesterday of botulinus poisoning he was the twelfth and last of a family group of 12 to die here from eating home preserved beans nine days ago state and federal authorities will investigate the case
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Albany
Ore
Horst Ruhling
Fugitive Griffis Back in New York After Freedom Flight
Corliss Hooven Griffis, once linked to the attempted kidnapping of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, returns to New York aboard the liner Albert Ballin to a hero’s welcome. A Chicago banquet and Hamilton Ohio homecoming are planned, with officials and Griffis family praising his release from a German prison.
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Corliss
Hooven Griffis
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Islacker
Germany
Albert Ballin
Chicago
Hamilton
City Hall
Murray Hulbert
Griffis
Gr. W. E. Griffis
Dorothy
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