Democrats Strike Auto Tax In War Revenue Plan
A Senate Democrat caucus voted 20 to 17 to remove the gasoline tax from the war revenue bill while keeping a House rate of one cent per gallon. They also scrapped the automobile sales tax, estimated to raise about ten million dollars, and lowered banking capital tax from two to one per thousand. Liquor taxes would bear the heaviest burden, with beer tax rising to 1.75 per barrel and a five cent per gallon rectifier tax adopted. Stamp taxes on medicines cosmetics and chewing gum were added, with a graduated scale.
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Senate Democrats
Finance Committee
Senate Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Wilson discusses Mexican situation with Bryan and Silliman
President Wilson held a two hour conference on the Mexican question with Secretary Bryan and John R. Silliman who arrived from Mexico to meet the President. Silliman serves as Wilsons personal representative in Mexico and requested a Washington consult. Navy reports cite food shortages in Acapulco and ongoing friction at Vera Cruz as Carranzas terms stall. American troops in observation trenches face Mexican fire, linking to border patrol tensions.
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Wilson
Bryan
John R. Silliman
Mexico
Silliman
United States
Saltillo
President Wilson
State Department
Washington
Howard
Pacific
Navy Department
West
Acapulco
Vera Cruz
Carranza
United States Army
Guilfoyle
General Hill
Naco
Wilson Cabinet Plans Campaign Drives for Congress
President Wilson and his Cabinet finalize plans for the congressional campaign. Secretary of State Bryan will tour Ohio to formally open the campaign, followed by Secretary of the Navy Daniels touring Connecticut New Hampshire and Tennessee to speak on the stump.
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Wilson
Campigan
Bryan
Washington
Ohio
Navy
Daniels
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Tennessee
Neighbors See Handshakes and Homecomings in Kelso
Charles defeat from Silver Lake stirred local smiles as friends gathered. Tim Lyons returns from the east to sunny California. Engineer Kraft arrives to fill Knox’s old post on the hill. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ames visit the Valley mine near Cima and are hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Strawn. Fireman Jones returns after welcoming an Oct 3 eight pound girl in Las Vegas. Globe Mining Co. begins ore haul to the smelter and plans further development. Wilber West hosts a party with Mrs. S. S. Clark, Miss Hulah Clark, and others, with ice cream and cake.
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Fireman Jones
Las Vegas
Wilber West
Clark
Hulah Clark
W. L. Ames
Henrietta
Carrington
Boston Wins World Series Opener 7-1
Boston grabbed a 7-1 victory in game one of the World Series. Bender left the game after a sixth inning knockout as the Tigers failed to mount a comeback in front of the home crowd.
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Boston
Bender
Narrow skirt critique turns grim warning in verse
A harsh satirical verse condemns a girl's costume and body as unsafe and constraining. It imagines dangerous consequences if the outfit remains tight, suggesting drastic adjustment and punishment if she slips or is harmed. The speaker warns the girl to change to avoid ridicule or harm.
School Parents Visit Amid Repairs and Pencils Stolen
Several parents visited the school this week and teachers welcomed the extra interest in school work. During last Saturday maintenance, some special pencils used in the primary grades were stolen. Children are not allowed in the building outside school hours, and others should stay away to avoid suspicion.
Silver Lake News and Mining Hints in Nevada Town
L F Floorman expects to restart his Red Pass mine in a few days. Sign posts, long awaited, arrive as Silver Lake grows with five autos including a new Ford. Wim Pollard and associates lease Alta mine at Riggs and report seven sacks of ore by express and seven tons by freight with strong returns. Alta mine owners Frank Riggs sold it and new buyers plan work soon after a storied past of high yields, never under $500 per ton. Clark County residents back a road to Francis Springs Cal and Daggett as a regional link from Salt Lake City. Silver Lake neighbors push to secure county funds for the project.
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Wim, Pollard
Alta
Frank Riggs
Clark County
Nevada
Francis Springs
San Bernardino Co
Cal
Daggett
Salt Lake City
Silver Lake
Small Causes of War Across Centuries
A survey recalls wars sparked by minor incidents. A Modena Bologna bucket dispute started a war. a Chinese emperor fought over a broken teapot. Sweden Poland clashes in 1654. Torey led to France England hostilities. a boy's pebble at the Duc de Guise sparked the massacre of Vassy and the Thirty Years' War.
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Modena
Bologna
Europe
Sweden
Poland
Torey
France
England
Duc de Guise
Vassy
Berne Becomes Swiss Capital Since 1848
The Swiss capital Berne has stood as the republic's seat of government since 1848. Founded in 1191 by a Zahringen duke, it grew into a fortified town, repelling two sieges by Rudolph of Hapsburg, ancestor of Austria's emperor.
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Berne
Europe
Zahringen
Rudolph of Hapsburg
Austria
No Harm Done and Mock Santa in Humorous Rambles
A hostess plays Wagner for friends and moments of doubt arise as she misses a note. Guests reassure her that only Wagner would know and he is dead. The second item satirizes eugenics and Santa Claus, showing a child’s dialogue about paternity and parental authority with a sharp comic edge.
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Wagner
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ethel
Santa Claus
Satan
Puck
Direct 1915 Automobile Proposition From Manufacturer
Consumers can save 50 to 100 dollars on a 1915 automobile by buying direct from the manufacturer. The offer invites readers to write for details, addressed to C. S. Anthony at 1047 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles
C. S. Anthony
Olive St
Calif
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Tim Lyons
California
Kraft
Knox
Death Valley
Cima
J. Lee Strawn
Globe Mining Co
Bulletin
Thomas Williams
Otis-Vermo
Silver Lake News
L. F. Floorman
Red Pass
Williams
Interstate Telegraph
Lubin Henderson
Lubin J. Henderson
Everybody’s Tailor
Barstow, California
E. T. Hillis
Barstow, Cal
Barstow
Drug Store
O. White
Rexall Lines
Kodaks
KODAK
Superior Court
J. W. Curtis
W. J. Kincaid
Cucamonga
San Bernardino County, California
Ray L. Riley
Colton
Ray L. Rile
W. J. Kinc
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