War Tax Bill Up Thursday in Congress
The inter nal revenue war tax plan aimed at raising 105 million dollars, crafted by Democratic leaders and approved by President Wilson, was presented to the House by Democratic Leader Underwood. A Ways and Means meeting will hear Republican opposition tomorrow as the bill advances from committee to a Thursday House vote under a fast track rule. Rep. Moore of Pennsylvania pressed the GOP stance that the tax is unnecessary, tied more to tariffs than to the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Moore
Pennsylvania
American Tourists Sail From Genoa
The Regina d Italia sailed for New York today from Genoa with 116 passengers, the greatest number of whom were Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Paris
New York
Neurasthenia causes and Dr Williams Pink Pills
Neurasthenia is fatigue of the nervous system caused by overwork, worry, diet, or shocks. Treatments focus on nourishing blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to help, with anemia corrections and diet guidance. Free books offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co. upon mention of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Teething rash cures with Cuticura products
A Vermont reader describes a three week teething rash that crusted and bled, causing sleepless nights and scratching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a week the condition healed, with guidance to smear Ointment on the skin and wash off in five minutes, plus regular Cuticura Soap use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Harrington
Team Southtigy
Dogs. T
Boston
Protest to save Rheims Cathedral voiced by architects in New York
Thomas Hastings of Carrere & Hastings leads a worldwide appeal against the destruction of Rheims Cathedral by German troops. Robert Tappan of Cram & Ferguson adds that the loss rivals Westminster Abbey, noting the cathedral’s 700 year legacy, stained glass, tapestries, and the Joan of Arc statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rheims
Clovis
Thomas Hastings
Carrere & Hastings
Mr. Hastings
Germany
France
Notre Dame
Laon
Amiens
Robert Tappan
Cram & Ferguson
Rheims Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
England
Westminster
Genseric
Carthage
Rome
Destruction of Cathedral labeled odious vandalism
French Interior Minister Louis Malvy denounces the wrecking of a historic cathedral by German siege guns as odious vandalism. The nave housed 14 tapestries from 1530 depicting the Virgin's life, while the church had served as a hospital for wounded Germans, yet the Red Cross flag atop its spires was ignored by the gunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Malvy
Interior of
France
Red Cross
Japs Destroy Two Forts at Tsing-Tau
Petrograd telegraph reports Japanese aircraft bombed and destroyed two major forts at Tsing-Tau. British transports carrying the South Wales Borderers sail from Tien-Tsin to join the attack on Tsing-Tau, though reporters are barred from detailing troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Petrograd
Havas
Vladivostok
T'sing-Tau
Pekin
Tsing- Tau
Tien Tsin
South Wales Borderers
Telephone girl directs shooting at Belgian forts
A Belgian telephone operator in Dahlen guided Belgian fort crews by radio to adjust shell placement. Her directions helped regulate firing, but she was killed by a shell that destroyed the office from which she directed operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix-La-Chapelle
Rhineland
Red Cross
Dahlen
French Towns Burning in 23 Mile Circuit
A front line letter dated Sept 9 describes four days of continuous fighting near Bordeaux. Villages within 25 miles are burning as shells explode, killing several officers and wounding others. The writer narrowly survives a house collapse while recounting heavy bombardment and being named in army orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
The
Temps Today
Captain A
Colonel B
Bombardment of Termonde Continues in World War I
A Ghent despatch reports German bombardment of Termonde aimed at hampering Belgian sorties from Antwerp. Skirmishes occur around Antwerp positions as Germans entrench from Hofstade to Sempest, with Wadheim bombarding nearby lines and fortified posts at Gembloux and between Wavre and Louvain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ghent
Termonde
Antwerp
Hofstade
Sempest
Wadheim
Gembloux
Wavre
Louvain
British Cruiser Pegasus Beached After Engagement
Zanzibar reports that the British cruiser Pegasus, recently attacked and disabled by the German cruiser Koenigsberg, has been beached at Gibraltar after arriving from the attack. The word comes via London at 8:05 p.m. local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
London
Zanzibar
Pegasus
Koenigsberg
Three Theories On Why Rheims Cathedral Was Bombed
Paris Sept 21 The bombardment of the Rheims cathedral sparks three main theories. Some say Germany aimed to cow French Catholics, others cite revenge after failing to reach Paris, and a third suggests testing artillery accuracy. Widely noted is the fire at the Hotel de Ville library housing 100000 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rheims
America
Italy
Hotel de Ville
Rheims Tapestries Saved Before Bombardment
In Bordeaux on September 21 authorities from the under secretary of fine arts reported the grand set of Rheims cathedral tapestries was removed prior to bombardment and placed in a safe location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Cathedral of
Rheims
Simple home recipe promises beautiful hair
An old fashioned mixture of Bay Rum Lavona and Menthol Crystals is advertised as superior to tonics. Instructions detail quantities dissolve crystals in Bay Rum store in an 8 oz bottle and apply with a cloth or brush to cleanse scalp promote hair growth stop dandruff and itching.
Third of Families Have Fled Paris Census Figures
Paris census within city walls shows 362,454 fewer families than in 1911 and a population drop of 1,026,507, equaling 65 percent of normal. There are 761,200 households currently in the capital, indicating a third of resident families have left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
South Africa General Resigns Over Southwest Africa Action
Brigadier General Christian Frederick Beyers, commandant general of South Africa's defence forces, resigns in protest of Britain's decision to deploy commandos to conquer German Southwest Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
British Army
London
Christian Frederick Beyers
Union of South Africa
Great Britain
Pegasus Losses In Battle At Zanzibar Harbor
London dispatch reports H. M. S. Pegasus suffered 26 dead in the clash with the German cruiser Koenigsberg in Zanzibar harbor. Lieut. Cmdr. Richard C. Turner and Lieut. John H. Drake among the dead. three officers and 50 men wounded, nine missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard C. Turner
John H. Drake
Pegasus
Koenigsberg
Zanzibar
British Attache Edward Plunkett Wounded in Balkans
A despatch to the Servian legation reports Lieutenant Colonel Edward Plunkett the British military attache in the Balkans was slightly wounded yesterday while observing Servian forces near Visegrad. Earlier communications noted his participation at Lesnitza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
London
Balkan States
Edward Plunkett
Visegrad
Plunkett
Lesnitza
Czar Sends Thanks to Fighting Armies in Southwest
The commander in chief telegrams General Ivanoff that the Emperor orders warm thanks for the splendid prowess shown by the Russian troops in the southwest theater. The message was transmitted from Petrograd via London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Ivanoff
Nese
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ways and Means
American Wine Co
LOUIS
Ante
Chartres
Amienes
Telephone Girl
H. M. S. Pegasus
Czar
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. Hees
Kate D. Bithortetn
Bensiag Beasley
Raves Cove Ins Saan
Dr.Pierce
Kossuth
Hungary
Patrick Henry
U.S
Mississippi
Turkey
Anheuser-Busch
Saffions
Tachi Pn
S. S. Pierce Co
Jacob Wirth Co
Boston, Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!