War costs drive $7 billion tax or bond plan
Washington estimates the next fiscal year will cost about 10.8 billion dollars in war expenses with 7 billion to be raised by new revenues or bond issues. Navy and Army requests dominate, while receipts are projected around 1.22 billion. Congress faces tough choices on taxation versus securities to fund the war.
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Navy
Shipping Board
McAdoo
House Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committees
War’ Department
Anaconda News Mixed With State Tax Race Riot Reports
A fragmentary miscellaneous page notes crimes and disasters across Anaconda and Chicago. Items mention a murdered woman, planned tax and bond funding, rail loop projects, Chester riots, and a fire killing a woman and two children near Basin. Also references to teaching cooks for soldiers and a growing auto club.
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Chicago
Chester
Anaconda News
Bastorial
Auto Club
M—Butte News
Embargo Looms as Chicago Railroads Prepare Strike Action
Chicago July 27 railroads including 19 lines sent notices of an embargo on livestock and perishable freight for the duration of the strike. The move follows a failed mediation attempt and a vote by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Threats of a switchmen strike in Chicago terminals if concessions are not made add to the tension. Officials appealed for city protection while mediation was declined.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Frank Hasler
Committee of
Railroad General Managers
Hasler
Thompson
Sheri "Trager
Schuettler
George Hanover
Roads’ Conference Committee
Whic
Railroas
sWiteh
Federal
Murdock
Springfield strike sparks unrest with car service up
In Springfield tensions rose as street car men strike for union recognition and higher wages. Police swore in 100 special deputies to quell disturbances after cars were moved to Paris at 10 pm. A conductor was knocked from a car and a woman passenger injured when she jumped from a moving car as stones rained on streets.
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Springfield
Springfeld
Coas
Paris
Wheeler
Weather Forecast for Washi July 27
A readable forecast predicts very fair and cooler conditions on Saturday, with Sunday expected to be fair and cooler. Winds light, temperatures mild, and no precipitation anticipated.
Riots in Chester as guards defense city amid racial clashes
In Chester Pennsylvania on July 27 a mob of about a thousand men and boys rioted in the central thoroughfare. Armed guards pushed crowds back with revolvers and rifles as white authorities ordered all colored residents indoors. Frank Meadows, a Black man, was near death after a noon shooting, with two others seriously wounded. Venues were closed indefinitely.
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Chester
Cty
Wit Kuards
Frank Meadows
No General Class of Workmen Exempted
Washington July 27 A flood of inquiries about future steps in the army draft and industrial exemption prompts a provost marshal statement that questions belong to local boards and that industrial exemptions go to the district boards. Officials say no general class of workmen will be exempt.
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Washington
Crowder
Wilson
New York
Evacuation Report From Czernowitz Pushes War News
Caren Wye reports from Vienna that evening papers in Austrian press claim the Russians are evacuating Czernowitz the Bukovina capital, signaling a possible shift in frontline control.
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Caren Wye
Vienna
Bert
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Zinc Properties to be Closed in Leadville District
In Leadville on July 27, it was announced that all properties owned by the Empire company in this district will be closed. The mine owners plan further shutdowns with three leading mining firms confirming intentions to close five of the largest mines in the area amid labor unrest. Meanwhile in Washington on July 22, a plan for rationing Northern European coal and other goods was presented to President Wilson by the exports council. The policy aims to favor American supplies and Allies, with export control set in motion but licenses for shipments to neutrals not yet issued, and ships awaiting clearance. In San Jose, July 27, a stormy cannery workers meeting voted to return to work tomorrow as tensions over state guarantees linger.
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Empire Pany
Paul
Tne
Istrict
Met
Washington
Wilson
Exports Council
Aimer Jon
Sal
Germany
America
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Cal
Col Harris
Weinstock
Yenterday
State Metal Trades Council
Campbell
Metal Mine
Dave
Tom Campbell
Metal Mine Workers Union
Dex Nation
Engineers
C. A. Whiteley
Campbell Union
Offles
Whiteley
Anaconda
Great Falls
Butte
Electrical Workers
Miners
Electricians
Campbellion
Electrical” Workers
Metal Trades
Ounell
Engineers’ Union
Nthe International Aline
Grain ships tied up off port awaiting licenses
Eighteen ships with grain lie anchored off the port for a month awaiting U S licenses and British ambassador assurances. Fifteen are Dutch and three Norwegian. One neutral cargo of corn was sunk yesterday after spoilage.
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Neuwith
Thids
United States
Woman Slain as Anaconda Voters Accept Pact
Confused city tale reports a woman slain in Anaconda amid a political vote. The incident links to a claimed attempt by Belis to remove hoist equipment, with unclear motives or timeline. Officials call for calm as details unfold.
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Anaconda
Terrific Struggle Ends In Decisive Shooting Event
In a violent mid afternoon confrontation at a county jail location, Nate Wheeler is charged following the murder of his wife. Investigators describe a brutal shooting sequence with four head and chest wounds, a left arm wound, and jewelry theft. Wheeler’s wife died on scene as officers arrived, with bullets embedded in the floor and a revolver found near the body. A domestic dispute, immediate response, and multiple witnesses are noted as context for the fatal outcome.
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Nate Wheeler
Wousea Anaconda
Mian Hannan
Mettick
Wheeler
Walkaye
Alek
Kendrick
Cora Mahoney
Sherif Iartsell
Mr Wheeler
Hee
Governor Ferguson and Officials Indicted in Texas
Governor James E. Ferguson faces nine felony counts from Travis County grand jury including misapplication and embezzlement of public funds. Secretary C. J. Bartlett is indicted on six counts for misapplication, while others in state administration face single counts or related charges. A special session is set for Aug 1 to consider impeachment. Ferguson, running for a third term, has previously vetoed appropriations for the University of Texas amid alleged misrepresentation in college awards.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Travia County Grand Jury
C.J. Bartlett
C.J Stowe
Insurance
Last .C. Buller
Texas House of Representatives
Fuller
University of Texas
West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
House
Immediona
James E. Ferguson
Travis County
Ely
Ambassador Gerard’s Book on German Court Intrigue Revealed
Ambassador Gerard describes his US tenure amid a web of court intrigue in Germany. The account exposes unscrupulous factions influencing political life, recounting startling incidents across diplomatic engagements. The narrative argues the web extended through many layers of the German political scene.
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Gerard
United States
The Standard subscription appeal in Montana ad
The Standard urges readers in Montana to subscribe for six weeks of daily and Sunday issues. Aimed at expanding circulation, it invites readers to read Mr. Gerard’s story and to add names to the Standard’s subscription list so friends can share the reading opportunity.
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Montana
Mr. Gerand
Standard
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