Publishers Protest War Tax Move Heading to Washington
Chicago May 10 News publishers head to Washington to seek fair treatment under the proposed war tax. Hopewell L. Rogers, president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, said publishers will cooperate with B. H. Baker, head of the association’s legislation committee. He noted concerns over the postage increase.
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Chicago
Washington
Hopewell L. Rogers
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Rogers
B. H. Baker
Association
Policy critique of government taxes on newspapers
The author condemns wartime and postwar tax policy as unfair and harmful to the newspaper industry. They argue increased postal rates, a one percent print paper tax, and ad revenue taxes threaten profits, force shutdowns, and endanger jobs while other businesses face lighter burdens.
Deaf Brother Sued by Deaf Plaintiff in Maine Court
In Judge Fessenden's Superior Court session Paul Gumausky of Boston sues his brother Andrew of Belfast for 1785 dollars. Paul and his wife are deaf and dumb. Andrew, who speaks, did not appear but is represented. Testimony was translated from finger language via a sister-in-law.
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Fessenden
Superior Court
Paul Gumausky
Boston
Andrew Gumausky
Belfast
Paul
Andrew
Lynn Man Is First in Signal Reserve
R. E. Neal of Lynn a Harvard sophomore is the first man in the United States sworn into the signal reserve corps. Cambridge inaugurated the corps yesterday with Captain C. E. Russell leading recruitment in New England. About 30 Harvard men have enlisted and will attend classes three evenings weekly.
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R. E. Neal
Lynn
Harvard
United States
Signal Reserve Corps
Cambridge
C. E. Russell
New England
Restore Natural Hair Color with Q-Ban Restorer Ad
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe to use solution to return gray or faded hair to its original shade. It claims even color, gloss, and softness and warns against imitations and harsh chemicals. Available at Riker Jaynes Drug Store and Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. Mail order offered.
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America
Uley Ofc
Riker-Jaynes
Boston
Chelsea
Cambridge
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Balfour Party Heads to New York After Washington Talks
The British war mission, after three weeks of conferences in Washington, will travel by special train to New York to join the French mission for a joint reception. Most officials plan a relaxed stay and some may remain in the U S after Foreign Secretary Balfour returns to England.
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Washington
New York
America
United States
Middle West
Canada
Balfour
England
Child Killed Crossing Bowdoin Street by Truck
Seven year old Mary Minahan of Meeting House Hill was struck by a Bowdoin Street truck owned by B S Snow Company and driven by George Peters as she crossed from St Peter's Parochial School. She died thirty minutes later. Peters faced manslaughter charges and posted $1000 bail.
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Mary Minahan
John T. Minahan
Inwood Street
Meeting House Hill
B. S. Snow Company
Atlantic Avenue
George Peters
St. Peter’s Parochial School
Topliff Street
Peters
Ninth Regiment Horses and Mules Parade
The horses and mules of the Ninth Regiment M N G will make their first real service tomorrow in a parade honoring Gen.
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NINTH
Ninth Regiment
Regiment drills with horses and band in line
Adjutant-Captain Thomas F. Murphy led the mounted order and machine gun company for a drill yesterday. The regiment will appear behind its own band with horses and mules in line when it forms.
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Eral Joffre
Thomas F. Murphy
Tour Yellowstone by Auto A Wonderful Vacation Trip
Automobiles replace slow horse stages in Yellowstone Park under centralized management. The plan promises efficient service with hotels camps and autos coordinated. Travel this summer to see geysers canyons waterfalls and vast scenery, returning via the Cody Road. Send for illustrated folder from Alex Stocks New England Pass Agt B and Q R R Co Boston.
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Yellowstone Park
Sam
Yellowstone
Niagara
Cody Road
Alex Stocks
New England Pass
Washington St
Boston
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