Conference on Raising Revenue to Offset War Losses
Washington reports a conference between Secretary McAdoo and Representative Underwood to discuss raising about 100 million dollars to offset anticipated losses in import duties from the European war. Treasury figures estimate potential gains from higher taxes on liquors and tobacco and from widening the income tax.
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Washington
United States
Europe
McAdoo
Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Wilson
Shields
Tennessee
Turbines Tampered On Lusitania Eyes On New York
The Cunard liner Lusitania arrived in Liverpool from New York after a slow voyage. Reported turbine tampering in New York slowed speed to 20 knots and prompted a chase by a cruiser believed German. Fog allowed escape while passengers heard shots fired in celebration that proved false. The ship carried guns for defense.
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Liverpool
Cunard
Lusitania
New York
Misses and Young Women Dresses and Suits Sale
Bargains on serge suits reduced from 25.00 to 9.75 and from 35.00 to 15.00. Linen and voile dresses cut from 8.75 to 3.95 and 10.00 to 5.00. White French voile dresses marked down from 15.00 to 7.50. Suits feature yoke tunic skirts and coats in new styles.
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Cooke
Two Coat Specials for Misses and Young Women
Misses and Young Women's coats in taffeta, imported blends and serge cut from 18.50 and 25.00 to 6.75. English golf cord coats in white and colors offered for immediate wear reduced to 15.00.
Cecilie’s Gold To Ottawa As Bankers Move
New York bankers say the $10.6 million from the Kronprinzessin Cecilie will be shipped to Ottawa under Bank of England arrangements, with portions later sent to Paris. J P Morgan & Co has added $1 million to Canada and $6 million French gold was deposited in Paris. German forces failed to take Eydtkuhnen in East Prussia as Russian troops held key ground.
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New York
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Atlantic
London
Canada
Alexander J. Hemphill
Guaranty Trust Company
Bank of England
Ottawa
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Sub-Treasury
Bankers Trust Company
Paris
Dominion
Bank of France
United States
New York Stock Exchange
Bank of
England
Europe
J. P. Morgan & Co
German Cruisers Goeben and Breslau Enter Dardanelles
German cruisers Goeben and Breslau entered the Dardanelles today, reported from Athens via Paris. The move deepens naval activity in the strait as Allied and Ottoman forces monitor the strategic channel.
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Dardanelles
Athens
Paris
Goeben
Breslau
Vulcan Sailors to Complete Europe Supply Run
The naval auxiliary Vulcan, fresh from Vera Cruz, heads to Europe with coal and four foodstuffs for the cruiser Tennessee and battleship North Carolina. Lieutenant Commander Greensdale, detached from the Michigan, will command the Vulcan at Newport News.
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Olk
United States Naval Auxiliary
Vulcan
Vera Cruz
Europe
Tennessee
North Carolina
Newport News
Greensdale
Michigan
Women's Apparel Price List from Vintage Sale
The listing details women's fashion at low prices including skirts from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars, princess slips also 1.50 to 2.00, and extra size gowns ranging from plain to elaborate. Descriptions note a 59 red collar style and assorted styles across garments.
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van Loon
Eles
Tee
Magnolia
EE Slattery Co
Rts
Magnolia Ee
East Prussia
ST. Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
Furl
Opportunity
Batiste
Opportunity No
Copenhagen
Royal Worcester
P. N
Sam Allegus
Brassiere & Shield
Specia
Queen
Bomalues Tove
Hildren
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