Cal... Coolidge Found Dead at Home in 1926
The article outlines the life of Calvin Coolidge from his Puritan and Massachusetts roots to his Amherst College education. It notes his political rise as Massachusetts official, governor, and U S President, and mentions his wife Grace Goodhue, their two children including Calvin Coolidge Jr. who died in 1924.
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Calvin Coolidge
Nila Ee
Plymouth
Vermon
Victoria J. Moor
Northampton
Mass
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
State Senate
Coolidge
Bellene
United States
Warren G.merding
Ohio
Harding
New England
San Francisco
Black Hills
South Dakota
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Washington
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Bells Toll For Former President Coolidge In Winchester
News of Calvin Coolidge death spread swiftly through Winchester this afternoon. Bells tolled for the former president as small groups gathered on the streets to discuss the untimely demise and the loss to the nation.
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Calvin Coolidge
Winchester
Coolidge
Economies In Governmental Cuts Referred
The AP reports that a special economy committee sent $30 million in new government savings to the Senate appropriations panel. It urges a 12 3 percent salary cut for federal workers, continued 8 1 3 percent furloughs, and a total 10 percent cut. Enlisted troops would face the same 10 percent cut. Exemptions include no reductions under $1,000 and an 8.57 million saving for 73,629 veterans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bingham
Army
Navy, Marine Corp
Coast Guard
Virginia Receives Increased Federal Aid Loans
Federal relief funds totaling 480 074 were approved by the Reconstruction Corporation for January and February. Virginia received 622 319 for relief needs, while Pennsylvania obtained 13 869 908 for 66 counties as its third loan.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Reconstruction Corporation
Virginia
Foreclosure Mob Threatens Lynch Of Insurance Agent
A mob at a John A. Johnson farm foreclosure in Iowa seized Herbert B. Martin of New York Life, dragged him from the courthouse steps, threatened lynching and feathering, and halted the sale. Officials allowed a higher bid after the interruption, while Judge Pitts was barred from aid and Sheriff Rippey was assaulted. The crowd dispersed after intervention, as delays spread to other counties.
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Iowa
Herbert 8. Martin
New York Life Insurance Company
John A. Johnson
Court House
Martin
R. E. Rippey
Joe Soxolosky
Rippey
Indian Names in Ohio and Delaware County Origins
Ohio county names reflect Native and settler influences. Delaware county derives its name from the Delaware tribe, though Delaware as a term is not Native, named by settlers for the Indians living near the river who called themselves Wa-be-nugh-ka, meaning people of the East.
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Ohio
Delaware County
Delaware
Convicted counterfeiters linked to New York trio jailed in Roanoke
Three New York men Berry Jones William Morris and Alfred Smith pleaded guilty in Roanoke federal court to passing bogus ten dollar bills and were each sentenced to 15 months in the Atlanta penitentiary. They were arrested by Chief Dovel and Special Policeman Neff after a counterfeit bill was found in their car and later incriminating statements emerged at Rockingham County jail.
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Vacared
Tett
United States District
Roanokeay
Federal
Atlanta
John Paul
Berry Jones
William Morris
Alfred Smith
Roanoke
United States Marshalls
Dovel
Neff
Frank L. Dovel
Saylor Neff
Luray
New Market
Harrisonburg
North Main Street
New York
Rockingham County
U S Chamber Urges Balanced Budget Plan
The United States Chamber of Commerce proposes cutting 1.1 billion dollars in federal appropriations to restore a balanced budget. Henri S. Herriman sent a letter to the House appropriations committee urging a return to 1925 government operations and withdrawal from business activity competing with private firms. The government balance sheet shows a 286.5 million deficit as of December 6.
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Washington
Treasury
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Henri S. Herriman
Chamber
House Appropriations Committee
United
Four Virginia Residents Give Large Presidential Contributions
A report filed with House clerk South Trimble lists Virginia donors to the presidential campaign chest. Cornelia Crane of Richmond gave 5000 dollars, three others from Virginia capital contributed 2000 each, and the state committee contributed 3000 dollars. Emma Hinman of Roanoke credited six donations of 100 dollars each from Battle, Fishburn, Pishburn, Mayhew, Hunt, and Boxley.
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South Trimble
Cornelia 8. Crane
Richmond
William T. Reed
Desoto Fitzgerald
Richard Crane
State Committee
Emma. Hinman
Roanoke
Virginia
Democratic National Campaign Committee
William 8. Battle
J. B. Fishburn
J. P. Pishburn
H. BE. Mayhew
D. R. Hunt
W. W. Boxley
Ball's Trial Is Postponed in Virginia Case
Arlington County Courthouse Virginia January delay in second trial of E Wade Ball former county treasurer on charges of misusing public funds. Assistant Attorney General Collins Denny Jr aided prosecution leading to postponement.
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Arlington County
Jan. J
Collins Denny, Jr
E. Wade Ball
Denny
Counties Drop Behind in Tax Returns Report
Fairfax and Stafford counties submitted state tax returns to the State Comptroller. Fairfax reported an assessment of 48 956.53 with 31 483.69 collected. Stafford showed 7 924.26 assessed and 2 866.66 collected. Assessments included taxation on capital, income, and intangibles. The piece notes turnpike history and toll collection in the 1800s.
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Richmond
Fairfax
Stafford
Home Notebook Habit Maps Weekly Tasks
A simple home notebook habit records all planned house errands and duties for the week. Jot down every intended task, then review and wipe completed items to keep chores organized.
Many Parties Mark New Year at Berryville
Social pages list numerous New Year gatherings in Berryville with guests from Richmond Front Royal Winchester Ocean View and New Haven. Notables include Dr W B Daniels Mrs E L Tessier Mrs E L Eustaphieve and Miss Roberta Winter with extended family and faculty ties to Yale and New Haven High School.
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Thomson
St. Hilda’s Hall
Charles Town
Blackburn Smith
the Knoll
James Riddle
E. L. Eustaphieve
E. L. Tessier
John B. Neill
St. George Anderson
Richmond
Herbert Beverley Whiting
South Church Street
W. B. Daniels
St. Louis
E. P. Berlin
de Dorsey
J. D. Griffing
Nannie Thomas
Ollie Thomas
Roberta Winter
Emily Powers
Edwin C. Luke
E. McC. Williams
Rose MacDonald
John Dawson Winter
Leland, Miss
Jacqueline. Powers
Woodrum proposes cut in veteran aid to trim budget
Representative Woodrum of Roanoke leads a plan to reduce Veterans Administration funding for the next fiscal year by substantial allowances and pensions cuts. He says the temporary reduction is in response to emergency needs, while opposing drastic changes to veteran laws without full hearings. The 1934 VA request stands at about $991 million, part of a federal budget over $1.02 billion for independent establishments.
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Washington
Roanoke
Woodrum
Virginian
Special Congressional Committee
Veterans Administration
Weekend guests fill home at Caryswood and nearby
Miss Winter left for Washington after a weekend visit from relatives and friends gathered at Caryswood. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. John Kearn, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Muller, Mrs. Sarah Blackburn, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Reid Gibson among others from Mobile Atlanta Richmond and Norfolk.
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Co Va
Fairfax Meade
New York
A. Cummins Hall
Caryswood
Frank Smart
Norfolk
J. B. Harris
Daugh
Reid Gibson
Richmond
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