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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
10
Jules Cambon states the American entry was sparked by a desire to thank the French for their welcome and to counter German attempts to sow dissension. He argues the Americans will stay in the fight, strengthening the alliance with renewed vigor.
The Senate finance committee moved toward final action on war revenue measures by approving an increase of one quarter of a cent per pound on second class postage and a 5 percent tax on publishers profits over 4000 dollars.
Lawmakers forecast about 3 million annually from higher postage to 114 cents per pound and 9 million from the profits tax. The panel kept a 50 percent rise on letter rates, dropped a doubled post card hike, and extended excess profits tax to individuals alongside corporations with exemptions for subnormal pre war profits and new firms.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association told Congress it will pay any general war tax but objects to a special discriminatory levy on newspapers. They urge postal rates be kept low to support diffusion of knowledge and national unity.
Hartford July 21 Gov Holcomb attended as Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan faced the first State evidence in a prosecution for poisoning one of five aged residents at her home Judge Greene adjourned as the physician described the illness of Franklin R Andrews of Cheshire The State's Attorney named Andrews death as its basis for trial Mrs Gilligan cried then steadied herself while her daughter Mary Archer supported her in court.
A call to action to support the Red Cross in caring for soldiers as they serve Uncle Sam, emphasizing humanitarian aid and community participation.
Brockton police announced they dropped the inquiry into Miss Hazel Canning, a Montello high school girl who said a stranger attempted to force a squid into her mouth after she jumped from a jitney. The chauffeur denied any struggle or knowledge of the incident.
An item urges prioritizing military manpower before Red Cross relief, pressing readers to support the Red Cross drive with emphasis on service to soldiers and wartime aid.
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