Only Big Opportunity for Reduced Taxes Lies in Disarmament
The piece argues that tax cuts are unlikely and government spending must shrink. It cites Republican leaders and ex Congressman James W. Good, noting opposition to a broad sales tax and projecting limited gains from reorganization. The sole sizable tax relief would come from reducing military expenditures amid a 1921 New York Evening Post syndicate column.
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Washing
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National Committee
Congress
James W. Good
Iowa
Senate
Confess
New York Evening Post, Inc
Delivery deadline and paper replacement notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.
Tomorrow Big Playday at Cedar River Farm Picnic
Black Hawk county residents are urged to attend the county farm bureau picnic at Cedar River park grounds. Prominent speakers include Cunningham of the Iowa State Farm Bureau federation and county agent A. A. Burger, with Miss Clara M. Sutter and Joseph Leopold also on the program. The event features talks and family sports such as horseshoe pitching, promising a day of relaxation and交流 between farm residents and city residents.
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Black Hawk County
Farm Bureau
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
Cunningham
Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation
A. A. Burger
Clara M. Sutter
Joseph Leopold
Town Chamber of Commerce
Seizure of 500 Machine Guns Aboard East Side
U S customs authorities seized 500 modern machine guns and five cases of ammunition from the steamer East Side at Hoboken as it prepared to sail to Belfast. A New York contractor, Frank Williams, says the arms were stolen from his Hoboken warehouse and the weapons were consigned to Irish revolutionary forces. The Cosmopolitan Shipping Co denies knowledge. investigations target ownership, shipper intent, and how the stock was loaded.
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Associated Press
New York
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Hoboken
Customs Service
Department of Justice
United States Shipping Board
United ‘States
Ireland
Frank Williams
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Sinn Fein
United Press
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East Side
Belfast
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
Norfolk
Sadwil
Ireand
Ford to Buy Alabama Nitrate Plants Reported
Henry Ford, the Detroit financier, is said to be considering the purchase of three government nitrate plants at Sheffield Alabama for use in manufacturing. Railway officials on an inspection tour reported the plans. Ford declined to comment.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Henry Ford
Sheffield
Ala
Detroit Finander
J. Ford
Horse Falls Into Well While Drinking Near Luyerne
A 1,400 pound horse owned by farmer O F Myhre near Luyerne Minnesota died after scratching against a windmill and backing into a 20 foot well. The platform broke, hind legs fell in, the animal bled from a cut artery, and rescue by rope and tackle failed to save it.
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Luyerne
Minn
O. F. Myhre
Two Trainmen Held In Firemen Death Crash
Perth Amboy June 16 Associated Press two train crewmen Theodore Brown engineer and Arthur Ridgeway conductor were arraigned on manslaughter charges over the death of eight volunteer firemen struck by their engine at Market Street crossing of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Witnesses said gate tender Andrew Thomas waved a red flag but the truck could not be avoided. Public funeral planned as utilities commission asked to move to abolish grade crossings. John E Mowrey died later bringing fatalities to eight.
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Perth Amboy
Theodore Brown
Arthur Ridgeway
Market Street
Central Railroad of
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Andrew Thomas
Thomas
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Public Utilities Commission
John E. Mowrey
British Ambassador to Address Cleveland Grads
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador to the United States, was due in Cleveland on June 16 to address Western Reserve University’s commencement. A uniformed World War I veterans squad and a Daughters of the British Empire delegation would greet him at the train and escort him to the campus. He would speak at Inneheen at the chamber of commerce the next day.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Siri Auckland Geddes
United States
Western Reserve University
Sir Auckland
Inneheen
Chamber of Commerce
Kings in Smyrna Curiosity Delays Constantine Bathing
The Associated Press reports King Constantine will not go to the front before July 3 and expects to stay away from Athens until August as Greek forces in Anatolia total about 200,000 with 190,000 in reserve, while Turkish Nationalists are believed to have under 100,000. Crowds gather in Smyrna, hindering the king’s leisure and prompting his quip about American poker. Gouraud reportedly resumes hostilities toward Aleppo as French troops press in Syria.
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Constantine
Athens
Anatolia
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Aleppo
Syria
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Politioa
Unskilled labor battles at AFL convention
Denver reports a heated AFL session debating unskilled workers issues including a proposal for public works funding, opposition to general strikes, and a push to curb foreign labor. Seamen inquiry urged to back La Follette bill amid claims of a shipowners’ drive against U S crews. Howat case looms as Kansas conflict reaches national gathering.
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Denver
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American Federation of Labor Today
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New Albany
Ind
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Monongahela Valley Trades Union
Organization Committee
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Furuseth
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Howat
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Kansas Industrial Court
American Federation of Labor
W. B. Freeman
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Columbus
Nan
Death Comes on Merry-Go-Round to Beloved Clown
Oshkosh Wisconsin mourns Frank Sherback a renowned circus performer and merry go round operator who died of heart failure while riding his whirligig on a vacant lot. He was 74 with his wife celebrating birthdays earlier that day. Sherback a famed sword swallower once toured continents before turning to the merry go round business at age 60.
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Associated Press
Oshkosh
Wis
Frank, Sherback
Sherback
Harry Weydt
Mr. Sherback
Mrs. Sherback
Germany
Kaiser
Czar
Russia
Shrine temple charters granted and Iowa rejected
Three new Shrine temple charters were granted by the imperial council with four dispensations. Pueblo Colorado Wichita Falls Texas and Amarilla Texas received new temples. Bangor Maine Syracuse New York Miami Florida and Billings Montana got dispensations. Iowa was denied any new temple dispensations.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Imperial Council
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Colo
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Tex
Amarilla Tex
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Fia
Billings
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Weather forecast for Iowa and Minnesota highways June 16 1921
Davenport area in part cloudy conditions with light rain in Minnesota continuing into Iowa. Roads improving to fair condition overall with generally fair weather forecast for tonight and Friday. scattered showers in the Minnesota portion.
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Davenport
Minnesota
Iowa
Coust
Train Plunge Into Nebraska River Tragedy Early Report
In Chadron Nebraska the Northwestern passenger train wreck lies 16 miles west of town after derailment into the river. Rescue efforts are hampered by high water with 12 bodies recovered and estimates ranging from 40 to 80 believed dead. Railroad workers from Alliance join the search as authorities confirm casualties but await official counts.
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Chadron
Neh
Northwestern
Burlington
Alliance
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Five Bodies Recovered After Nebraska Train Wreck
Omaha dispatch reports Northwestern passenger train No. 606 derailed two miles east of Crawford Nebraska. Five bodies recovered including an unidentified man. At least 30 seriously injured, 20 to 50 feared dead as floodwaters hinder rescue. Pullman cars submerged, relief trains with doctors and divers sent to the scene. Names of identified dead include Frank Bosnard Lander Wyoming F M Stewart Gordon Nebraska and others. Rescue efforts hampered by fast current and receding waters.
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Lander
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Sunday Movies Legal in Oklahoma Court Finds
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Sunday movie showings as legal, ruling such theatre operation does not constitute servile labor. Proceeding decisions cover multiple cases and reinforce a precedent against prohibition of Sunday cinema.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Priest Confesses Stolen Million to Aid Starving Parish
Anthony Gorek, priest of East Chicago's Polleh parish, admits involvement in a $1 million theft case at the central post office. He says he was drawn into the plot by Wanda Urbaytis, details his wife’s past, and explains funds were used to feed parishioners, with bonds buried and transfers to Germany and to parishioners.
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Germany
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John Pauiek
Miss Stirling Loses in French Open Golf Tourney
At Fontainebleau France June 16 Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta the American women’s golf champion was eliminated from the women’s French open by Miss Joyce Wethered of England who won five up with four to play with Wethered clinching the victory.
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Associated Press
Fontainebleau
France
Alexa Stirling
Atlanta
Joyce Wethered
Bakers Profiteer Capper Charges in Senate Debate
Washington D C June 18 Senator Capper Republican Kansas charged profiteering by bakers during consideration of the packers regulation bill in the senate last night A vote on the measure was expected late today Capper cited a 38 percent drop in wheat prices and a 40 percent fall in flour prices noting the five cent loaf of prewar times as a fading memory
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Washington, D. C
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate
Capper
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