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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
Redmond tells Lloyd George that solution does not appeal to Trishm as nationalist groups reject the proposed plan amid ongoing negotiations.
London May 17 John Redmond leader of the Irish nationalists rejects Lloyd George’s plan for an Irish government but supports convening a convention of Irishmen from all parties to draft a constitutional scheme for self government. He warns the first option lacks support in Ireland and calls for immediate action on the convention to bridge deep divisions.
Washington May 17 drastic increases were added to the income surtax schedules as the house committee of the whole moved to meet Secretary McAdoo’s cost estimate of about 2.245 billion dollars for the first year of the war. The measure expands 25 percent on incomes 40 thousand to one million and 45 percent on incomes over one million. Additional plans included a stamp tax on checks aiming to raise a billion annually, with opposition and further amendments anticipated.
In Today's Standard age, an army bill nears signing as fresh Teuton divisions intensify battles. Tax increases spark nationalist opposition while the Russian army crisis passes and fear guardsmen face poisoning rumors. Hundred lives reportedly lost amid misreports. The Japanese navy may aid France as a theatrical misprint circulates.
A proposal backed by Wadoo argues that higher income taxes are needed to fund essential services. The plan emphasizes broader revenue to support government programs and reduce deficits, urging lawmakers to adopt the new tax schedule.
In Dallas on May 17 Dr J Wile bur Chapman of Jamaica New York was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly in the United States of America. The vote totals were 590 for Chapman 121 for Tarlen G Mendenhall and 1 138 for John B Rendall with Chap mans election declared unanimous on motion by Dr Robert Johnson of Montreal.
The Standard, a 1461 net ton three masted vessel owned by Libb McNell and Libby, wrecked off Cape Constantine in the Bering Sea. Of about 150 aboard, 29 were rescued. five lifeboats were sent away, one with 20 men recovered, others unseen. The ship left San Francisco on April 7 for Bristol Bay and Alaska cannery work. The message came via the naval radio station at St Paul, Pribilof Islands.
Chicago May 17 Secretary of the treasury William G McAdoo told bankers financiers and business men that Allied aid now would quicken victory and deter U S troops from France He urged every Liberty bond purchase as immediate support to the war effort Washington May 17 federal reserve and treasury officials say a massive campaign must run 27 days to oversubscribe the Liberty loan with small investors essential and only about half the issue taken so far.
Washington May 17 plans for 32 war army cantonments to house 72 000 troops each were outlined by the war department. Six camps will be in the central department with Maj Gen Leonard Wood in command of the new southeastern department. Construction will be by contract under army officers supervision. Col T W Littell leads the quartermaster corps in organizing teams. Each town spans about a square mile with 2 000 buildings including quarters stables kitchens bath houses and store rooms. A total of 82 towns will be built with 6 000 000 feet of lumber used due to canvas costs and shortages.
Paris reports Japanese gunboats reached Marseille to aid the war against German submarines and protect convoyed French merchant ships. If the mission shows satisfactory results it will be extended.
Maj J W Foss and Maj G W Blair led Pennsylvania national guardsmen in Pittsburgh district. Lieut William F Corcoran of C Company Third Regiment died after a meal at Port Perry Restaurant. Sixty percent of the company, 41 of 51, became ill. postmortem questions and tests were ordered as the restaurant proprietor faced police inquiry.
Washington May 17 Registration day for service under the war army bill will be marked by nationwide patriotic demonstrations. A presidential proclamation will fix the date, with Baker as council of defense chair coordinating state councils and chambers of commerce to lead. Local parades will honor registrants, featuring talks by officials. Committees at registration booths will pin emblems on each registrant, a red, white and blue button reading am registered Are you.
Amid brutal fighting near Cambrai and Roeux the British push German forces back while German attempts to hold lines around Bullecourt fail. Rome reports Italian gains as Austrians retreat near the Isonzo. Wilson prepares proclamation to register men 21 to 30 as Congress passes a selective draft bill to raise a war army.
In a final action, the Senate approved the military bill despite eight dissenting votes. The measure moves toward final signatures. Supporters cited national security and defense readiness while opponents raised concerns over funding and civil liberties.
A May 17 forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with a noted shift in temperature. The report indicates a cooler feel with limited sunshine and gradual warmup later in the day.
Petrograd May 17 report that generals Brusififf and Gurko withdrew resignations after a meeting with the temporary government. All front commanders decided to remain at their posts, ending the army crisis. Talks with the government touched on war aims and the army’s discipline and authority. Kerensky was viewed favorably by soldiers. new ministers were named while others were deemed desirable.
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