28 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
1
The secretary says the next liberty campaign will feature bonds maturing in twenty five years. The disclosure outlines long term funding plans and the overall timeline for bond issuance and repayment.
Secretary McAdoo announced a second liberty loan of 3 billion dollars or more to be offered October 1, 1917, with 25 year maturity, 4 percent interest, payable semi annually. Subscriptions determine final amount, with options to convert to higher rate bonds and avoid interim certificates.
General Haig reports new gains as Daitton offensive captures 1,014 prisoners and strengthens fronts. Forces hold positions and objectives secured amid ongoing operations.
London dispatch notes Haig reports seven major German counter attacks repulsed with heavy losses and 1,614 prisoners taken in the latest Flanders drive. Zonnebeke’s capture figures as a crucial gain for disrupting the Ostend Lille railway and hampering German naval bases. Artillery duels continue on fronts in France Russia and Romania as Italian Cadorna resumes limited operations on the Isonzo.
The city of Tien Tsin and portions of all foreign concessions are under rising floodwaters. The waters cover the vast plain southeast of Peking, and about one million Chinese are homeless.
The report mocks disloyal citizens and neo copperheads amid a tense wartime security climate. An officer labeled Huns within cite alleged internal threats and miscreant hires at key facilities.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces neo copperheads and German propaganda in a Racine speech to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. He likens modern Reps Taft, Follette, Stone, and editorials to Vallandingham and urges removal of disloyal figures during wartime.
Senate and house conferees adopt a war tax bill aimed at raising about 2.7 billion dollars with added income and excess profits taxes. Provisions restore house language on many taxes and adjust the excess profits system while keeping key revenue levels and exemptions. Contained debate includes Roosevelt remarks on German language printing and press cautions.
Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Moots thank all who aided in the marriage of their daughter Mrs. Lafe Bud. Clan-father passed away today after a long life in the business community and regular churchgoer until he got a car.
Dr Nicholas Betler urges bankers in America to mobilize against Securion as La Follette University acts on an expulsion order. Betler calls for coordinated financial and legal action to challenge the disputed decision.
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbian University, told bankers in Atlantic City that Congress should use its constitutional power to expel United States Senator La Follette. He warned of enemies abroad and treason at home and urged corporate indignation to resist alleged contamination by the senator.
Chicago reports show Hilinola Milk Producers Association records suggest price fixing for retail milk by members. State attorney Maclay Hoyne notes raids by detectives, requested by James M Wilkerson and Walter Drew to probe possible anti trust violations as milk prices rose from 2.12 to 8.42 per hundredweight since February.
The forecast calls for generally fall like conditions on Friday and Saturday across Texas with cooler winds and mild temperatures. No severe weather expected, though coastal areas may see light showers late in the period.
Undertakings are launched in Washington to throw spotlight on situation and expose any suspicious element as part of a congressional inquiry into Bernstorff’s note.
Washington reads a proposed rules committee resolution seeking a House inquiry into German influence funds with Democrats backing. Rep Helflin names La Follette and others, presses to reveal who supported or opposed the war effort while hinting at a broader anti draft and peace terms debate.
In Red Oak the jury trying Rev. Lyn Clearge J. Kelly on complicity in the Villiseaux murders retires after 30 hours of continuous deliberation. Judge Roies says the jury will be held until at least Saturday noon.
Roosevelt described secret 1902 talks with Germany over Venezuela and a pending ultimatum. He recounted urging a ten day arbitration and threatening to send Dewey to the Isthmus if Germany did not desist. The exchange came as tension rose between the United States and Germany amid European backing of Berlin.
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