Senate Fights Highlight Tax Revision Bill Progress
Washington Oct 11 the senate renewed a month long battle over the tax revision bill with proposals on corporate stock tax excise taxes foreign trade exemptions and income taxes. Senator Penrose optimistic conferees can reach agreement in days amid anticipated further fights over rate cuts and inherited taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lodge
Life
Saies
European allies fault in trade paralysis urged action
The piece argues Germany reparations must be firmly fixed by European allies to restore trade. It warns U S prosperity suffers while Europe drags its feet and cautions that isolation may become tolerated if allies refuse action, urging return to reparations discussion.
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United States
America
Reparations Commission
New York
Teverning Post
Ima
Teacher Kills Child and Self After Shooting Wife Near Elizabeth
In Elizabeth New Jersey on October 1 Mar Smith a schoolteacher shot his wife and a five year old child then killed himself at the Smith home near here Police found no motive. The child died instantly the wife remained in serious condition in a hospital.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Mar- Smith
Smith
Paraguay Changes Presidents by Gun
Vice President Paiva has assumed the presidency of Paraguay after a revolution in Asuncion. President Gondra reportedly resigned when confronted by revolutionists led by former President Schaerer, according to La Prensa dispatches.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Paiva
Paragua
Asuncion
la Prenza
Gondra
Schaerer
Congress Declares Nov 11 a Legal Holiday
Washington October 31 The House adopted a resolution declaring November 11 this year a legal holiday in honor of the burial of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington and of the Armistice anniversary.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Arlington
Arbuckle Attorneys Probe Life of Bliss Rappe in Chicago
Five depositions reveal Virginia Rappe was treated by a doctor and midwife during 1912 and 1913 as Arbuckle attorney Charles Brennan argues the death injury may not be his fault. Brennan plans to depose Lowell Sherman in New York for further testimony.
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Arbuckle Attorneys
Chicago
United Press
Virginia Rappe
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Kee
Miss Rappe
Albert Sabath
Louderback
San Francisco
Charles Brennan
Arbuckle
Brennan
New York
Lowell Sheri Pian
Silent Tribute to Unknown War Hero at 11 O'clock
Washington national news reports President Harding urging a two minute silent tribute for the unknown soldier to be observed on November 11. The War Department explains the tribute should be synchronized nationwide using a single time standard with regional start times by time zone.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
War Department
Department
Pascific
Schools Close at Nashua Because of Disease Epidemic
Nashua Iowa city officials reported infantile paralysis germs found in analysis of spinal fluid from Esta Larson. This first Nashua case led to quarantine of the family and school closures Friday due to a scarlet fever outbreak and the Larson death.
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Nashua
Iowa’ City
Esta Larson
Larson
Town Negro Told to Leave Town in Letter from K K K
Sam Watson a black resident of Atkins Iowa reports receiving a letter signed K K K ordering him to depart. The note warns three white horses will appear at his door if he does not comply. Watson says he will stay in Atkins as long as he chooses.
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Atkins
Sam Watson
Watson
Senator Schaffter Dies at Eagle Grove
Senator Eugene Schaffter aged 77 died at his home in Eagle Grove after a weeks long battle with uremic poisoning. He served as a Republican delegate in 1912 and was elected state senator for Hamilton Hardin and Wright counties in 1918. Funeral services are set for Wednesday. City manager plans for Waterloo discussed by the city manager committee chaired by Judge Franklin C. Platt at a Greater Waterloo Association session tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Eagle Grove
Eugene Schaffter
Hamilton
Hardin
Wright Counties
Waterloo
Greater Waterloo Association
Franklin C. Platt
Investment bankers say steady improvement ahead for American business
New Orleans October 31 bankers from across the country at the annual Investment Bankers Association of America meeting forecast no boom but steady progress. An era of thrift is returning as people save and abandon speculative ventures. Optimism prevails about tempered growth with improving conditions in Pittsburg Toronto Chicago Minneapolis and the Midwest.
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United Press
New Orleans
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
Pittsburgh
John W. MacGregor
J. W. Mitchell
Toronto
Canada
Eugene M. Stevens
Chicago
Middle West
Henry O. Thrall
Minneapolis
Brea
Senate panel urges major reforms in veterans care
A Senate special committee report criticizes hospital care for veterans as unsatisfactory and calls for 16.4 million dollars to expand hospital construction. It recommends transferring government hospitals to the veterans bureau, standardizing vocational training, and tightening rules, inspections, and appointments to reduce political influence.
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Navy
Veterans’ Bureau
Reward Offered in Sack of Papers Theft
Davenport Iowa October 31 Police officers frustrated a mail robbery at the Rock Island Depot recovered the plunder and arrested Otto Gilbert a suspect within half an hour. Gilbert identified by several witnesses as the man with the mail pouch may trigger a $5000 reward offered by the post office department for arrest and conviction of mail robbers. The stolen contents were bundles of newspapers.
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Associated Press
Darvenport
Rock Island
Depdt
Otto Gilbert
Gilbert
Post Office Department
Salvation Army Budget Drive Scheduled for Next Week
Adj. Edward LaPlount announced the Salvation Army budget drive will begin next Monday. The campaign, coordinated by the board chaired by Pressey H. Frank, aims for a $10,000 budget for next year to fund local relief work, same goal as last year.
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Salvation Army
Adj
Edward LaPlount
Waterloo Relief and Employment Commission
Mr. LaPiount
Pressey H. Frank
Rotarians Pledge Support to Scouts
Rotarians pledged continued support for the Boy Scout program as the year ends April 1, 1923, at Rotary’s noon meeting at the Russell-Lamson Hotel. H. D. Lee stated aid was necessary. Will Atkinson and WW Parrott reported Iowa sentiment for armament limitation at the Des Moines conference. Ge. W. Chapman cracked a golf joke, while W. H. Brunn urged more focus on public schools. Rev. R. F. Hurlburt was introduced to the club.
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Rotary Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
H. D. Lee
Will Atkinson
WW. F. Parrott
Rotary
Des Moiines
all _Iowa
Ge. W. Chapman
W. H. Brunn
R. F. Hurlburt
First Methodist Church
Smiles And Kinks Off Today's Wires
Small boys in New York harvested a playful fortune by rounding up black cats for Halloween buyers. Denver reports a Burlington locomotive pulling a passenger train with a Rhode Island Red rooster perched on the pilot, adding a comic note to the day’s wires.
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United Press
New York
Denver
Burlington
Tranynoen
Barleycorn Sets a New Record for Municipal Court
Ninety-one alleged violators faced the judge in October in the police division of municipal court. Sixty-five offenses covered intoxication and traffic violations, with 112 total arrests for the month including 21 preliminary state-charge hearings. Larceny, forged checks, and school-law violations appeared among felonies, alongside miscellaneous crimes.
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Municipal Court
Washington Prepares for Armament Limitation Conference
Washington reports advance for the armament talks with the United States delegation led by Secretary Hughes at the helm. China’s advisory delegation arrives as other groups prepare and ambassadors receive formal ranks for the forthcoming conference in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Hughes
China
State, War and Navy Departments
S Bank
Harding
United States
Senate
Elihu Root
Lodge
Underwood
Lose Trail of Man Who Killed Priest
The trail of Andrew Roland in the slaying of Father A. B. Belknap, whose body was found last Wednesday, has been lost, authorities announced. They said a solution to the priest's shooting seems hopeless at present.
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Associated Press
Andrew Roland
Father A. B. Belknap
England Watches Debate On Policy In Commons
In London the Irish question debate stirred vast interest as Unionists pressed a censure motion against government actions in negotiating with southern Ireland delegates. Col John Gretton proposed the motion. Lloyd George prepared for final consultations before addressing the Commons. The vote was expected to test government stability but not risk it.
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Associated Pf
London
House of Commons
Great Britain
John Gretton
Southern Ireland
Irish Republic
Great Britain and Ireland
Lloyd George
Chequers
Senator Reed Defends Soldier Bonus in Senate Debate
The senate debate on the soldier bonus opens with criticism of an excess profits tax plan to fund the bonus. Senator Reed argues the constitutionality and right to spend in the bill, while Senator New claims the amendment targets the revenue source and would face court challenges. Reed accuses Republicans of avoiding courage on the issue and labels big business influence as shaping tax legislation.
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Senate
New Republican
Reed
Congress
New
Chateau Thierry
Atlantic Ocean
Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Dubuque Sends 2,280 Pounds of Clothing to Armenians
In Dubuque on October 31 a record was set as over 2,280 pounds of clothing for Armenian sufferers was shipped to the Red Cross in Brooklyn. Much of the items went in crates and boxes due to insufficient receptacles at local Red Cross facilities.
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Assitiated Press
Dubuque. In
Dubuque
Red Cross
Brooklyn
Hapsburgs Face Abdication Demand in Budapest
Paris dispatch reports that Allied powers will require the whole Hapsburg family to relinquish claims to the Hungarian throne after an ultimatum circulated to Budapest demanding former Emperor Karl sign a permanent abdication following his failed bid to reclaim the throne.
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United Press
Paris
Hapsburg
Budapest
Karl
Wilson Recovers From Illness After Attacked Indigestion
Washington figures report former President Wilson showing improvement after a recent illness. Read Admiral Grayson said the condition, once serious, is now improving with a convalescence at home.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gete
Wilson
Admiral Grayson
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