Gerald Chapman headed for execution in early next month
Connecticut Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling finding Gerald Chapman guilty of murdering a New Britain patrolman during a department store safe robbery. He faces death, matching the fate of his accomplice Anderson, as justice moves to finalize the case. The piece notes Chapman's calm demeanor in trial and describes him as dangerous and contemptuous of life.
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Gerald Chapman
Anderson
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Chayman Builky
New Britain
Chapman
Chappen
Tax Cuts Move Through House on New Revenue Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee drafts a revenue bill reallocating $200 million of a $330 million tax reduction. Personal exemptions rise, the normal rate lowers, the top surtax cuts in half, and dependents up to 21 in school gain a $400 exemption. Single $1,400, married $3,500 exemptions, first $4,000 taxed at 1.5 percent, next $4,000 at 5 percent, above $5,000 at 3 percent, with the maximum surtax reduced from 40 to 20 percent and to apply over $100,000. Inheritance tax repeal unlikely. Secretary Mellon may resist broader cuts yet favors higher rate changes. Administration plans aggressive tax reductions across regions to minimize revenue loss.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
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Mellon W
Inco Hr
Waterloos Roads Highlight Iowa Progress in 1920s Drive
A Muscatine Journal report from Waterloo Courier outlines a Water loo and Black Hawk county focus on permanent road surfacing. It notes Polk Scott Woodbury and Black Hawk as leaders, cites 151 miles of paved and primary roads in Black Hawk, and credits Waterloo as a center of good roads while acknowledging mud and weather challenges.
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Muscatine Journal
Waterloo Courier
Waterloo
Polk
Scott
Woodbury
Black Hawk
Black Hawk County
Pavn
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Black Jank County
P Civy
Middlewest
Towa
eiFeet
Iowa Editors Busies Fort Dodge and Transit Struggles
Fort Dodge faces bus and streetcar uncertainties as nearby towns adjust transportation plans. Observers warn only large cities may sustain street operations amid rising costs and public sentiment on public services. The commentary cites President Coolidge on intolerance and questions on national financing for war and liberty loan programs.
Afterthoughts by Rustin Tims Walking to Work
The essay celebrates morning walks as a source of renewal before daily tasks. It urges rising earlier to savor light, birds, skies, and street details, noting how discipline fades when distracted by worry. It extols alert observation and route variety to enliven the routine.
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Ehoney
Morpheus
Leisura
Mistry
Redbird
Chickafee
Set in the Sunlight Ultraviolet Health Claims Debated
Dr William Brady discusses ultraviolet light from sun and lamps as immune boosters and metabolism enhancers. He argues exposure improves calcium and phosphorus utilization, aids bone growth, and may prevent rickets. The piece praises window access to UV, critiques indoor life, and includes reader Q A on health advice and safety.
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England
United and
Canadian States
Italy
Mary
Preveylinn of
Hickets
W. J. FH
Uncle Wiggily and the Black Swan
A fragment from Howard R. Garis features Uncle Wiggily, Tooter, and Scooter in a scene where the rabbit gentleman holds fast to avoid spilling beer, with playful dialogue and whimsical urgency.
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Tooter
Scooter
Uncle Wiggily Langears
Rabbit
Uncle Wiggily's Express Wagon Ride Ends in Leaves
Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane ride with Tooter and Scooter in a rapid express wagon. After a bakery stop and a candy spree, the wagon hits a stone and Wiggily sinks into a deep pile of leaves. A Black Swan promises to free him as next Monday’s tale promises more.
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Stump Bungalow
Jane Fuzzy Wuazy
Uncle Wiggily
Tooter
Scooter
Uncle Wigsily
Mr. Longears
Caele
Nurse Jane
Bunny
Mec
Tootrev
Senotjer
Liv
Taoter
Jack Frost
Uncle
Nurse
Jane
Tyon
Black Swan
Abe Martin Hurt Under Kiefer Pear Tree Morning
Abe Martin reports Jake Bentley knocked down and severely bruised while walking beneath a Kiefer pear tree this morning. The incident reflects a concern for safety as a traditional, quiet rural scene fades from daily life.
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Jake Bentley
The Surprising Sex Mildred Barbog Concerning the Action
Wealthy lawyer and politician John Blake marries Julie, ward of his late friend, as a political shield. Blake battles a waning ambition and love for Anna Denniston, while Julie forges her own path as a writer. A summer plan to escape duties triggers doubts about his future with Julie and his pull toward Anna. Julie reveals literary success aided by a trusted friend.
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John Blake
Julie
Blake
Hnd
Anna Denniston
Washington
Tee
Anna
Tie
Devonan Street
Latimer
Peter
Burroughs Nature Notes Answers and Q&A
Answers to readers questions from Burroughs Nature Notes column discuss terms for parrot beaks heterodont teeth in mammals, bird migration routes with golden plover example, daddy longlegs diet, and a note on balut in the Philippines. The piece cites Wells Cooke’s pamphlet on bird migration and mentions general trivia about nature subjects.
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Nature Notes
United States Department of Agricultre
Wells VW. Cooke
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