War Tax Bill Advances Weighs Hefty Household Burdens
Washington May 9 The war tax measure to raise about 1.8 billion dollars in addition to existing revenue targets taxes that reach into everyday home expenses including postage to newspapers and a broad range of taxes on light heat telephones amusements and consumer goods. Public hearings were held by the senate finance committee as protests mount against various provisions.
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Wisconsin
Agricultural Department
Conferees split over war army bill drafts and Roosevelt clause
Washington May 9 conferees from the senate and house remained far apart on key points of the war army bill. The senate presses stricter draft age 21 to 27 and aims to enforce prohibition at army posts while granting Colonel Roosevelt a divisional raise. house members oppose the Roosevelt amendment and favor a broader 21 to 40 draft window.
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House
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Dec
Billion-Dollar Ship Program Backed by Roth Parkes Leaders
Roth Parkes leaders announce support for the president's plan to push the nationwide billion-dollar ship program. Officials say the initiative aims to bolster defense and industrial capacity with new shipbuilding contracts and permanent jobs.
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Roth Parkes
Government to seize yards and mills for ship fleet
Washington reports a conference with President Wilson where Republicans and Democrats promised support for a billion dollar shipbuilding program. Bills will authorize $600 million for steel and wooden cargo ships to break the German blockade, with more funds as needed. Major General Goethals will oversee construction. David L. Ewing was named director of traffic for the emergency ship corporation to manage deliveries and later cargoes.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Shipping Board
Denman
Goethals
Emergency Ship Corporation
Board
David L. Ewing
St. Louis
A Crack at Alcohol Prohibition Introduced in Senate
In Washington on May 9 Senator Kenyon introduced a wartime bill banning the manufacture sale transportation or exportation of beverage alcohol. The measure would permit redistillation for explosives production.
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Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Wounded Americans in France Named in Outlook list
From Outlook Ontario May list of wounded in France includes J Gloss Outlook Mont F Kolbeg Foley Minn and other Americans allied with Canadian forces.
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Ottawa
Ontario
France
J. Gloss
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Kolbeg
Foley
Minn
Bethmann Hollweg to Answer Peace Interpellation Soon
Berlin dispatch says Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg will respond to a peace interpellation in the Reichstag on Monday. A mid May adjournment is planned with a brief summer session in July to avoid a prolonged break. Reports from Amsterdam and London note expectations of an official statement on Germany’s peace aims and a new offer with allies.
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Tijo
Young America recruits into Junior Naval Reserve
eager youths under enlistment age join the United States Junior Naval Reserve. backed by Dr William T Hornady and Perry Belmont, the national group has about 50 000 cadets today and aims for over 100 000 by next spring. photos show cadets at Corpus Christi Texas training for the Merchant Marine and Navy.
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William T. Hornady
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Corpus Christi
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Navy
American covers Belgian relief with $75 million loan
Washington May 9 The American government arranged a joint loan of 75 million dollars to Belgium and France for Belgian relief. The American Belgian Relief Commission will spend the funds on food, advancing monthly installments and absorbing most costs to relieve Britain and France. Hoover will continue directing operations from Washington.
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Chicago Newspapers to Raise Prices May 14
The Chicago Daily News will raise the daily price to 2 cents on May 14 due to higher paper and production costs. The city carriers’ rate will rise from 30 to 55 cents per month. The Chicago Tribune also announced a price increase to 2 cents in its southern territory starting next Monday. A separate dispatch notes aRussian coalition government proposal in Petrograd.
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High Ore Mine Fire Abates as Restart Planned Next Week
Fire conditions at the Modoc mine of Anaconda are improving and the fire-fighting team is narrowing the blaze. Officials expect High Ore, Tuolumne and Butte Ballaklava mines to be ready for operation by week’s end or early next week with High Ore resuming possibly Sunday or Monday. Tramway shaft may open for hoisting by end of next week as Barns work force grows to 300.
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Butte-Ballaklava
Pennsylvania
Unwritten Law Clears Vawter in Virginia Murder Trial
Former Virginia Tech physics professor Vawter is found not guilty of the murder of Stockton Heth er a wealthy society figure. The acquittal ends a highly publicized trial centered on unwritten law self defense and a tense home affair involving Mrs Vawter.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Stockton Hetner
Vawter
Heth
War tax bill introduced and ship program eyed
War news covers a billion dollar ship program and a new tax measure. Belgium relief arrangements are noted along with Wanters acquitted and Liberty loan developments. Deputy Doherty wounded after a bandit killed in Butte. Anaconda briefs follow.
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Butte
Doherty
Anaconda News
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Ad Club
Davis-Daly
Tramway
Montana
France
Weather Outlook for Montana This Week
Washington forecast notes generally fair weather for Montana with cooler temperatures Friday in the western portion and continued fair conditions on Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Montana
Liberty Bonds Arranged for $2 Million Issue Details
Washington May 9 The $2 000 000 Liberty loan bond issue will range from 50 to 100 000 with 30 year maturity and 15 year redemption option Interest paid semi annually and conversion into future issues offered Two percent of subscriptions due on application balance paid in installments through August Coupons and registered bonds will be issued with various denominations Minimum nomination set at 50 for some bonds Conversion premium undecided Final plans limit total offering to 2 000 000 with books open until June 15 1917 and proceeds redeposited with banks and trust companies nationwide
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Washington
Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Liberia severs diplomatic ties with Germany
An Annew.cutent reports that Liberia has severed diplomatic relations with Germany. Ernest Lyon, consul general of the negro republic, received the note in a qableslam from Secretary of State C. D. B. King. No reasons were given.
Debating the Bills Dueling in a Dim Light
Washington reports Herbert Hoover briefing President Wilson on food conditions abroad and allies' needs for the coming year. Debate over a food control department and price fixing bill continues as spring crop hopes rise amid warnings of a grave outlook.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Wilson
America
Nate
Hon
Senate
Hoover
Notable Struggle Fresnoy the Point
The British and Germans fight for Fresnoy with Germans defending a village recaptured by them after a stubborn Canadian defense. Reports from British and unofficial sources differ on reverses and prisoner captures as artillery duels and sporadic fighting continue along the front.
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