Germans Bewildered by Haig Offensive Plans Frontwide
German observers report confusion over Sir Douglas Haig's next move amid heavy bombardment and destroyed wire entanglements on the Western Front from Ypres to Beaumont. A German official message also says English raids near Loos Souchez Lens were repulsed and Allied air raids bombed targets on the Aisne and East fronts.
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Aus
N.Z
Cable Assn
Reuter
London
D. Haig
Ypres
BE. Quentin
Loos
Souchez
Rock
Lens
Meuse
Etappe
Aisne
French Communique Reports Bombardment and Repulsed Attacks
The French release says the enemy bore a continuous bombardment in the Craonne region all night. Three attacks on the California Plateau were repulsed with heavy losses, especially in the eastern plateau, where storming troops were dispersed by French fire and prisoners were taken. Additional coupe de mains attempts in Champagne and Vosges failed.
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Craonne
California
Coupe de Mains
Champagne
Vosges
Germany to pay for damage in France says Kipling
Rudyard Kipling writes in a Bordeaux paper that France need not fear lasting ruin. He argues Germany must pay for all destruction in Northern France and that Allied action aims at surgical vengeance, not revenge, to deter further aggression.
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Paris
Rudyard Kipling
Bordeaux
France
Germany
Haig Announces Breakthroughs and Counterattacks on Front
Sir Douglas Haig reports attacks south of the Souchez River with good progress and prisoners gained. The enemy countered and briefly retook ground before two counterattacks restored it. Allied raiding to the south of Ypres succeeded while German artillery operated at Bullecourt.
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London
Douglas Haig
Souchez River
Ypres
Bullecourt
British shipping merger eyed led by Lord Inchcape
A San Francisco cable reports a proposed merger of several British lines including Cunard Peninsular Commonwealth Allan Union of New Zealand and British India with a total value of two billion dollars. The announcement, not yet confirmed, is led by Lord Inchcape. A cough and cold remedy warning references Nazol as a cautioned imitation product.
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New York
San Francisco
Cunard
Peninsular
Commonwealth
Common
Allan
Union of New Zealand
British India
Lord Inchcape
Russian Situation Delegates Demand Rapid Military Restorations
June 3 report from Petrograd says delegates of the Army and Navy officers resolved that further delays in restoring combat power for the Army and Fleet would ruin Russia and be treachery to faithful Allies.
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Petrograd
Russia
Industrial Disorder and Food Shortage Tarnish Petrograd
Widespread labor troubles disrupt plants as workers demand six hour days. Bread queues form and sugar rations are cut. State Bank injects £200,000,000 to avert financial crisis while armed anarchists parade through Petrograd streets amid plots and counter plots. Honovaloff resigns as commerce minister voices alarm in Moscow.
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Petrograd
M. Honovaloff
Moscow
Russia
Cossacks Promise Aid to Government in War Effort
The General Council of Cossack Forces sent an address to the Government promising utmost assistance in any offensive and insisting peace comes only by force of arms. It denies reports of desertions or fraternising with the enemy and regrets Cossacks are scattered along the front rather than grouped to strike a powerful blow.
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Petrograd
General Council of
Cossack Forces
Arrival of American Commission Reaches Russian Port
Washington June 3 Elihu Root and the American Commission to Russia have arrived safely at a Russian port as announced. The arrival confirms progress of the mission amid tense relations and set to proceed with talks and inspections in the region.
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Washington
Trig
Elihu Root
American Commission
Russia
Austro Germans Promote Alliance in Roumania Serbia
Austrian and German agents distribute pamphlets in Roumania and Serbia claiming friendship with Austro German powers and accusing Russia of using Serbia to draw Roumania into war.
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Berne
Germany
Austria
Roumania
Serbia
Russia
German Catholics Push Peace Movement in France
Archbishop Bandriilard in La Croix reports German Catholics urged French co-religionists to back peace efforts. Erzberger of the German Centre Party told friends the aim was to secure swift German peace as the nation is exhausted. French Catholics deny any party may supplant government in such decisions.
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Paris
Bandriilard
French Catholic Propaganda
la Croix
Erzeberger
German Centre Party
Erzberger
Germany
Germany Silent on Expansion as It Seeks Territorial Defense
The North German Gazette notes Germany does not seek territorial aggrandizement or greater economic and political power. The stated aim is to defend its own territory and secure guarantees for its future.
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London
North German Gazette
Germany
French Sub Sinks Austrian Sub Off Cattaro
On the high seas a French submarine torpedoed and sank an Austrian submarine as it left Cattaro. The encounter occurred near the Adriatic port amid ongoing naval actions.
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Rome
Cattaro
Swedish Vessels Sunk in Gulf of Bothnia
Berlin message reports six Swedish ships named Pauline Cyrez Erik Therese Koell and Olga sunk in the Gulf of Bothnia. Over half of the cargoes declared contraband.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Pauline
Cyrez
Erik
Therese
Koell
Olga
Gulf of Bothnia
Liner and cruiser collision near British port reported
A New York liner reports a collision with a British auxiliary cruiser near a British port. The incident tore away lifeboats and upper works, forcing the liner to return to port for repairs after the June 3 collision.
Anthrax Probe In Hawaii Cattle Deaths Under Review
Chicago June 3 Reuter reports investigation underway in Honolulu into a possible German plot behind anthrax outbreaks in the district cattle many of which have died officials say authorities will determine if foul play caused the animal deaths and spread fears across the islands
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Chicago
Reuter
Honolulu
Hyndman Warns Stockholm Conference Could Aid Germany
Mr H M Hyndman told Le Journal that attending the Stockholm Conference would deal a mortal blow to socialism. He said German Socialists serve their government and do not seek socialism's triumph but Germany's victory. He argued Allied delegates would mark Germany's first victory.
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Paris
H. M. Hyndman
le Journal
Stockholm
Germany
British Labour Party clarifies Stockholm conference stance
The British Labour Party executive states the group will not join an international conference proposed by Dutch and Scandinavian committee yet will present its war aims to Allied and neutral Socialists at Stockholm. The Socialists' executive rejects insinuations that Stockholm representatives will compromise the British cause.
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London
British Labour Party
Stockholm
Anti-Conscription Plotters Arrested in America at War
One hundred alleged anti conscription plotters have been arrested. The Attorney General has notified that conscientious objectors cannot avoid military service by evading registration.
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Washington
Hav
Butter and Eggs Board members indicted in anti trust case
Chicago June 3 Twenty five members of the Butter and Eggs Board have been indicted for violation of the anti trust laws.
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Chicago
Butter Ands Eggs Board
American Aid Loans and Allied Support Rise After Entry
The government has loaned France 100,000,000 pounds, bringing total Allied loans to 770,000,000 pounds since the United States entered the war. The disclosure reflects continued U S financial assistance to France and other Allies during the war effort.
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Washington
France
United States
Russian artillery, air activity rise on Riga front
Petrograd reports vigorous Russian artillery actions on the Riga front damaging enemy fortifications and dumps. Unprecedented air activity noted on both sides as Petrograd garrison units depart for the front with banners declaring resolve to fight under Kerensky.
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Petrograd
Riga
Kerensky
Artillery Duels Reported Across Galicia Regions
Activity in Galicia reports artil lery duels in Smorgen Baranowitechi Brody and Tarnapal Railway regions as of June 2. Multiple frontline sectors indicate ongoing combat.
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London
Smorgen
Baranowitechi
Brody
4Locow
Tarnapal Railway
Mr Henderson Arrives in Petrograd
Mr Arthur Henderson has arrived in Petrograd on June 2, signaling a diplomatic visit. The arrival confirms his role in the British delegation and follows discussions on Allied war aims. He is expected to meet Russian officials to discuss continued cooperation amid ongoing European developments.
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Petrograd
Arthur Henderson
Minister Ko novaloff resigns from Commerce Ministry
Petrograd reports the resignation of M. Ko novaloff, Minister of Commerce, over policy differences with Minister of Labour M. Skoboloff on economic and financial measures amid the current evisia.
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Petrograd
Commerce
M. Konovaloff
Labour
M. Skoboloff
Evisia
Grave Change Reported by Messagero on Russian Front
Rome dispatch notes that all German commanders on the Russian front report a grave change in the situation and demand immediate reinforcements.
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Rome
Messagero
Kronstadt Visit Tied to Petrograd Committee Talks
A correspondent reports the Kronstadt affair stems from a local committee's ignorance of relations between the Government and the Petrograd Committee of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates. The president of the latter body will travel to Kronstadt to investigate matters as the Minister of Justice asks the committee to reconsider its decision and engage in talks.
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Rograd
Petrograd
Bonuf
Kronstadt
Kerensky Exhortations Stir Petrograd War Debate
Morning Post correspondent reports that the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Council organ denies Russia plans an immediate advance, stating an advance is possible only to deter German troop shifts and to enable Russia to bargain with Germany as an equal. Aims include a clear foreign policy and a government programme to restore army effectiveness.
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London
Morning Post
Petrograd
Workmen’s and
Counc
M. ‘Kerensky
Russia
France
Germany
Black Sea Fleet Attacks Off Anatolian Coast
A Russian official report states the Black Sea Fleet destroyed munition depots barracks factories and other establishments at Shkeirogly Samsut Ovenie and Ordeh during a May 29 cruiser operation off the Anatolian coast. It also says 147 sailing ships laden with supplies were destroyed and two schooners captured near Trebizond.
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Black Sea
Anatolian
Shkeirogly
Samsut
Ovenie
Ordeh
Feet
Trebizond
Kurdish Horsemen Attack Near Reywanair Battle Ongoing
A wireless official message reports 1000 Kurdish horsemen attacked near Reywanair, northwest of Kermanshah, with a battle progressing as of June 2. The encounter involves forces near Mesopotamia.
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London
Reyvanair
Kermanshah
Grand Duke Nicholas Arrest Reported in Royalist Riots
Copenhagen dispatch says Grand Duke Nicholas has been arrested amid Royalist riots at Tifffs on June 3. The report notes political unrest and the royal household's response to the clashes.
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Copenhagen
Nicholas
Kronstadt Seizes City Admin Amid Provisional Government Clash
The Committee of Soldiers and Workers Delegates takes over Kronstadt's governance, declares nonrecognition of the Provisional Government, and vows removal of government representatives. The move signals a bold revolt against central authority in the city.
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London
Kronstadt
Pet
Bulgarian loan case seeks forfeiture to Crown
A commission opened inquiries into an application to forfeit to the Crown £46,061 owed by the London branch of Credit Lyonnais to the National Bank of Bulgaria. Respondents’ counsel said the transaction occurred while Bulgaria was neutral and expected to join the Entente. The French government raised the ban and the hearing was adjourned.
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London
Commission
Hag
Credit Lyonnais
National Bank of Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgarians Seize Outpost by Vardar Near Abockmar
Bulgarian forces captured an outpost on the western bank of the Vardar near Abockmar, marking a successful advance in the sector. The move signals continued pressure on enemy positions as the war front develops.
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London
Abockmar
the Vardar
Proposed National Government in Canada War Cabinet
Ottawa June 3 The Conscription Bill will define ten classes of men aged 20 to 45 years inclusive. Sir Robert Borden has offered Sir Wilfrid Laurier a Union Cabinet for the war duration with an equal Liberal and Conservative representation.
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Ottawa
R. Borden
Sir W. Laurier
Federal election returns near completion in Australia
The Federal election returns will be completed in the coming week. One soldiers' return remains to come and one or five seats are still in doubt as of June 3 in Sydney.
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Sydney
Restoring Discipline in Russian Army Amid Discontent
London June 1. The government pursues steps to restore discipline in the army but faces continued doubt of authority in some districts. Premier directs Government Commissioners to return deserters to regiments. Kronstadt commissioner resigns amid claims of sole workers delegates authority.
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London
Kronstadt
Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers
125 000 Men for France to be Sent by October
The General Staff proposes to send 125,000 men to France by October. This defense plan indicates a major reinforcement of forces for the war effort.
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France
Washington
General Staff
Decreased Wheat Yield in Western Australia
West Australia reports a wheat yield of 16,107,000 bushels, over a million below estimates. The cropped area increased by 167,584 acres, according to the June 4 report from Perth.
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Perth
West Australia
Canada’s Railways War Bid To Tear Up Lines
The Hon. F. Cochrane replies to critics of removing rails from the national transcontinental railway to ship to France. He says rails are urgently needed and at standard with those sent. The government would tear up the transcontinental and other lines in Canada if required to win the war.
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Ottawa
Russian forces repulse Kurdish attack near Erzingan
A wireless Russian message says 500 Kurds were repulsed southeast of Erzingan after a battle. It reports Russian forces occupied three Turkish heights in the Sakkis region while Turkish attacks in the army rear continue.
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Erzingan
Sakkis
Germany seeks Margarita inland for submarine base
The State Department informed the President of Venezuela that Germany is attempting to acquire inland on Margarita Island to establish a submarine base.
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State Department
Venezuela
Germany
Margarita
Christchurch tourist chief tightens Dominion welfare rules
Myr Collett, government tourist agent, said restrictions on waving the Dominion were being tightened for men of military age and for women seeking passports. Bonds of £100 and declarations of return were now required to release older men for overseas service. A police report is now needed to issue a passport to women, ending the previous liberty to depart on a citizen’s bona fides declaration.
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Myr Collett
Christchurch
Dominion
Collett
New Zealand
Brazil Seizes German Ships Under New Decree
Rio de Janeiro reports the President signed a decree for utilization of German ships interned in Brazilian ports. The move affects 46 vessels totaling about 250000 tons.
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Brazil
Rio DE Janeiro
Note Issue In Commonwealth Circulation Reaches New Total
Sydney reports on June 4 that Commonwealth notes now circulate to a value of £47,213,626 with the gold reserve standing at £15,287,660.
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Sydney
Elderly Man Matthew Patterson Injured Riding Home
An elderly man from Ashburton Forks named Matthew Patterson was found unconscious on a road yesterday morning. He had been riding home after working for a neighbour on Saturday when he was thrown from his horse and suffered facial and hand injuries, with exposure from lying on the roadside. He remained unconscious at the hospital this morning.
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Matthew Patterson
Ashburton Forks
Ashburton
Patterson
Native Revolt Spreads in New Caledonia
Advices from New Caledonia report the native revolt continuing with a steamer surprising the natives. Prisoners were taken from a engagement and several ringleaders were shot. The trouble is spreading inland.
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Sydney
New Caledonia
Indictment for Conspiracy Over Indian Fomentation
Baron von Reiseitz once German Vice-Consul in Chicago and Gustav Christiangen have been indicted for conspiring to foment a rebellion in India. The case alleges a plan to incite unrest and use political influence to aid the rebellion.
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Chicago
Baron von Reiseitz
Gustav Christiangen
India
Thrifty Folk Clamp Down On Coughs With New Remedy
Thrifty folk order NA ZOL for banishing coughs and colds and relieving sore threats. Marketed as economical and efficacious with sixty doses costing only land.
Reaction Sets In At Petrograd After Disorder
Daily Chronicle correspondent reports a strong reaction in favor of order in Petrograd following recent disorder. The Government aims to restore civil and military discipline, though success depends on tackling grave financial and economic problems facing the country.
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Petrograd
Italy at War Telegrams Trace Allied Setbacks
The Kaiser sent congratulations to the Austrian Emperor on what he called the failure of Italy's mighty effort. He also telegraphed to the Kaiserin that the great British and French offensive had failed, with God's help, after some of the mightiest battles in history.
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Amsterdam
Italy
Weekly stock and produce sale at Ashburton
The Ashburton stock and produce sale drew a good turnout with strong pig and poultry entries. Prices ranged from horses at 2s to 4d, roosters 8s 10d to 9s 6d, ducks 4s to 5s 6d, baconers 3 to 8 guineas, porkers 5s to 68s, stores 2s 6d to 33s 6d, calves 4d. Produce included potatoes per sack, apples 1d to 3d per lb, pears 1d to 2d per lb.
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Ashburton
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for children
An 19th century notice urges mothers to give NA ZOS for children's coughs colds and sore throats. It touts quick relief with economical sixty doses for cash at sixteen pence or eighteen pence and promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for hacking coughs at night priced at 1/6 or 2/6.
Austrian Attacks Repulsed In Italian Message
An Italian official message reports increased artillery activity on some sectors and states that attacks were repulsed in the Mount Vedice region and southward.
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London
Mount Vedice
Allied forces strike Castagnavizza front on Carso Plateau
The report notes a surprise attack north of Tivol and at Castagnavizza. The line advanced about 400 metres along a 2 km front on the Carso Plateau, indicating a temporary shift in positions.
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Craziana
Tivol
Castagnavizza
Carso
Italian Forces Inflict 300000 Casualties on Austrian Army
An Italian official report claims 300000 Austrians killed wounded or captured in three weeks. In another note, Italian forces repelled massed attacks on Hills 592 and 552 in the Mount Vedice area last night.
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Berne
London
Mount Vedice
Secretary Houston Backed War Diet Plan and Grain Sales
Secretary of Agriculture David Houston proposes two meals daily during the war and Government purchases all grain to resell to consumers. He states England France and Italy require 560 million bushels before the next harvest.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
David Houston
England
France
Italy
Salvadoran Republic Offers U S Military Aid
June 2 report says the Republic of Salvador offers military aid to protect American interests and that Central American states express sympathy with the Allies. Salvador extends 170 miles along the Pacific and 43 miles wide with an estimated population of 1,264,000.
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New York
Republic of Salvador
United States
Salvador
Pacific Coast
Itz
Demonstrations in Vienna Demand Peace as Parliament Opens
Concurrent with Parliament opening in Vienna, thousands of workers stopped work and attended Socialist meetings or demonstrated in the streets in favor of peace.
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Copenhagen
Jane
Vienna
Brazil Revokes Neutrality Decree Signed in Rio
Rio de Janeiro June 2 The President Se ora Wenseslao Braz signed a decree revoking Brazil s neutrality and shifting its stance amid regional tensions.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Senor
Wenseslao Braz
Brazil
Loyalty to Britain Echoes From Indian Prince
The Maharajah of Bikaner delivered King George's message in Bombay on June 2 praising India's patriotism and the bravery of its sons. He said the tribute appealed to the English imagination.
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Bombay
Bikaner
George
India
India's Grievances Reflected After Imperial Conference
Sir Satyendra Prasanna Sinha returned from the Imperial Conference where he indicated that grievances against specific colonial measures were aired. He suggested some differences might be resolved, though not all.
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Bombay
Satyendra’ Prassana Sinha
Optimistic Food Controller Sees Strong Economy
The Food Controller says the economy is good but warns against over-optimism. He notes the department expected a 4.25 percent loss of ships carrying cereals, yet experience shows only 8 percent have actually occurred.
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London
Prothero
Tha
Lord Devonport Resigns Over Health Reasons
London reports an official notice stating that Lord Devonport has resigned due to ill health. The June message notes the decision was prompted by his health concerns and marks a formal departure from his duties.
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London
Lord Devonport
Nation Proposes War Levy on British Capital Profits
The Nation urges a wartime levy on excess profits earned by British capital and secured by the propertied classes and business leaders. The proposal targets war profiteering income as a funding mechanism.
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London
Nation
Homeless Man Receives Help Amid Hunger and Cold
A distressed passerby recalls a man crouching in a doorway feeling hungry and hopeless. Sol offers him a crown and a choice of cigar and strong drink, but the plea remains for a bed and meals as aid is sought.
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Sol
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