President Wilson Urges Revenue Bill in Joint Address
President Wilson appeared before a joint session of Congress in Washington to press urgent revenue legislation for war expenses. He called lawmakers to set politics aside, push midyear taxes on war profits, incomes, and luxuries, and prepare an early House Ways and Means plan to draft a bill with the Senate Finance Committee. He warned of profiteering and noted the need to balance taxes with bond issues as troops fight overseas.
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Butte News Digest From The Standard Headlines
In Today's Standard the paper notes resumed Etterman offensive, mayoral memorial day proclamation by Maloney of Butte, and revenue legislation urgency. Reports mention Virginia capes submarine issue, Sunrise jury verdict, and naval scouts campaign. Anaconda and Silver Bow updates include strikes, alimony case, and local classifieds.
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Rates Push Rail Freight Costs Higher Nationwide
Washington officials report Director Adoodos order raises freight rates by about 25 percent with passenger fares at 3 cents a mile. The plan, approved by the commission, will take effect June 10 for passengers and June 25 for freight. Protests and hearings are expected as dozens of commodities and intrastate routes face adjustments. Local excursion fares rise about 20 percent while long distance East rates fall about 10 percent. States including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas and Texas anticipate protests and modifications.
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Americans answer Germany challenge with fund drive
Washington reports show the U S Mercy fund drive collected over 2 000 000 dollars with totals rising as midnight reports came in The final amount will be known tomorrow The drive supports the Red Cross and war relief efforts across the western front amid renewed German offensives.
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Butte Federal Building to Get Post Office Expansion
The treasury department proposed a 5000 appropriation to enlarge the Butte post office. Overcrowded offices with 88 square feet per employee hinder mail handling and public business. Postmaster general backs the plan and sends it to Congress with approval. Also reports of German raids on the French front and a Montana weather outlook, noting fair and warmer conditions Tuesday.
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City Contingent Meets at Empress Theater
All members of the Aute city draft contingent are requested by the local board to meet at the Empress Theater at 10 a.m. today for final twelve to the tip, training, and distribution of comfort kits before Camp Lewin.
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Scully Leads Silver Bow County Camp Lewis Contingent
A court house gathering yesterday morning organized the Silver Bow county unit for Camp Lewis. Daniel J Scully was named commander with squad leaders designated to oversee eight men each. The list includes Le Sales Me Hugh Francis Roberts Alfred George Shone Antone Kr Hertoglio Vincent Krizmanich Alfred Solitha Jerry Holland George Farrell and many others.
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Priest Denies Story Conspiracy In Ireland
Dublin May 27 The Rev Malieht Mackranan cites a signed statement as a priest and Sinn Fein executive member denying negotiations with Germany and opposing a German invasion while American figures including Theodore Roosevelt are linked to urging language use in a National Security League event in Des Moines Iowa
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Germans Fail Of Objectives At Most Points In War
Berlin reports credit German forces with partial success in the Lys front and Chemin des Dames as tanks and gas bombardment hinder Allied lines. British forces reportedly fell back on Berry au Bac amid heavy fighting near Rheims, while a subordinate commander was relieved. The war office claims German crown prince troops seized the ridge along the Aisne as night falls.
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Mexico and Cuba affair passes as diplomatic ties hold
Havana reports Cuba and Mexico maintain relations after a memoranda clarifying that recall of the Mexican charge at Havana does not end ties. In Newport News, submarines sighted off Virginia near the Gap as crews investigated wreckage believed linked to a separate object. The Walsh Pittman coal and oil land leasing bill stall moves to conference with key senators named as conferees. In Chicago wage board hearings, unions and employers presented arguments over disputes in Detroit and Cleveland.
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Resumption of the Attack by Hun Forges
Fierce battles rage in the Aisne sector scene of former clashes as forces resume offensive actions.
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Front Battle Facts From Sixty Mile Fronts In Europe
A terse report notes actions near Lille and the Chemin des Dames ridge with limited gains in the Flanders sector. Berlin claims success at one front while observers say the overall push yields little strategic advantage.
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Silence Ends as German Forces Attack on French Front
Reports from the French front indicate a sudden, violent German offensive after days of silence. General von Bulow and Crown Prince leadership are mentioned as driving forces in a major engagement along the line.
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German Offenses Renewed On Western Front Amid Staggered Losses
Allied observers report renewed German offensives across northern France and Belgium with light artillery preparation. Attacks target a Voor to Loere arc near Ypres and a 35 mile front from Pinon to Rheims, while claims of gains are disputed. Crown Prince Rupprecht commands in Artois and Picardy as Americans reportedly engage near the front lines.
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