Tax on Soft Drinks and Other Proposals Amid War Finance
Washington September 6 Democratic members of the ways and means committee agreed on commodities subject to special taxation to raise 75 million dollars of the 100 million requested by President Wilson to offset lost customs receipts from the European conflict. Beer and fermented liquors expected to bear first, with a 50 cent per barrel beer tax likely bringing in 32 million annually. wine tax about 20 cents per gallon. taxes on proprietary medicines soft drinks and distilleried liquors to total 75 million. other items like railroad tickets moving picture films magazines periodicals and automobile taxes discussed but not decided. The committee aims to finish the bill next week. President Wilson said it was absolutely necessary to raise the full amount.
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Tennessee
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Collier
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Wars and Means
Pope Benedict XV Extends Apostolic Benediction to U S Delegation
Washington reports that Pope Benedict XV extended the apostolic benediction to the United States delegation clergy and faithful in a cable from Rome. The message, signed by Cardinal Ferrara, thanked and blessed the US for its homage and filial obedience, praising the delegation and clergy. The pope’s plan for peace was noted as a key factor in his election.
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Britain to disarm merchant ships trading with U S
Britain announced to the United States that it would remove all guns from its commercial ships plying between England and the United States. The move ends German naval threats to Atlantic trade and relieves the United States of determining gun limits on belligerent vessels.
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Seneca Steps In At Sea To Enforce Neutrality Rules
New York September 5 The revenue cutter Seneca anchored at the quarantine station to monitor outgoing ships. It substitutes for the battleship Florida to enforce neutrality rules. The Florida sailed for government drills near Cape Henry. The first vessel stopped was the British freighter Fhlarious, a Houston line bound for Montevideo. A launch from the Seneca boarded the merchant vessel and it continued on its way shortly after.
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Aliens in Canada Ordered to Surrender Arms
Ottawa September 5 government order forbids aliens in Canada from possessing arms or explosives. Natives of countries at war with England must surrender within ten days or face a $600 fine or three months imprisonment.
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Veltre and Harmon Import Finest Woolens Show
Veltre and Harmon, exclusive tailors, announce that European war delays did not affect their fall and winter woolens. Goods were shipped in advance and arrived in America before a general Atlantic halt. The imported fabrics are described as rich, new, and exclusive from renowned looms worldwide.
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Uncle Sam Takes Tuckerton Radio
Washington directs Navy to seize the Tuckerton New Jersey wireless station and run it for belligerents and neutrals under strict censorship. The order, effective September 5 1914, aims to control code and cipher messages with naval personnel and allow commercial use only for foreign embassies.
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Roosevelt in Atlanta for brief stop en route to New Orleans
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt will pause in Atlanta for ten minutes this afternoon. His train arrives at Terminal Station at 6 oclock and will be met by a committee of Atlanta progressives led by C. W McClure and F. L. Hastings before continuing to New Orleans for a bull moose rally.
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Ask Prayers for Peace in Europa Day Proposal
Washington September 6 many requests have been received at the white house that President Wilson designate a day of prayer for peace in Europa no action has been taken.
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White House
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Cure for Rupture Without Operation Ad Claims Success
An advertisement by Eugene M. Puljen argues a non surgical cure for rupture is possible. The message details prior rupture, a failed operation, and a later method that reportedly cured the condition with no downtime. It urges readers to write for full information and to share with others facing rupture.
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Marcellan Avenue
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Tila
Grand Opera Persists in New York and Atlanta Plans
Opera news centers on Metropolitan Opera season alignment amid possible Italy war. Officials state few German artists may depart but season will proceed if Italy does not declare war. Carmen opens November 14 with Geraldina Farrar in the title role. Century Opera backs Red Cross with Romeo and Juliet and Carmen benefitting. Arts figures like Otto H. Kahn and Edward Kellogg Baird drive donor efforts and artist departures.
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