Greeks Impose Capital Tax to Aid Refugees
London May 3 Greece faces a refugee crisis as war displaced over a million people. Minister Collas warns of immense needs for food clothing and healthcare while Britain and American relief aid assist. He notes a capital levy taxing wealthy citizens to fund relief and military costs with little immediate relief visible.
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Luther A. Huston
London
Greece
Sis
Moet Mensions Collas
Sodon
Mensieus Collas
Anine
Angora
Coling
England
American Relief Administration
Leven
Thrace
Macedonia
Factreek
Monsieur Collas
Kore an Christian Churches Recognized by Japanese in Korea
The Korean governor general informs consuls and foreign missions that Korean Christian churches are recognized as domestic institutions under Japanese law, effective from April 16, 1911, per Associated Press dispatch.
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Shoul
Korea
Associated Press
Japan
Constantinople as City of Contrasts
A reflective critique portrays Constantinople as beautiful yet filthy, moral decay rampant, and cosmopolitanism blamed for national decline. The author cites Turkish rulers, mixed populations, and foreign perceptions, arguing vice flourishes while plain dealing seldom rewards, with identity shaped by place and history.
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Ceylon
Constantinople
New Yorke Herald
Stamboul
Levant
Adtolia
Angora
Suleima the Magnificent
Sweden considers income based fines and arrest penalties
Stockholm May 3 A proposed revision to Sweden's criminal statutes recommends an income adjusted fine system to reflect crime seriousness and offender means. Fines would be paid in daily installments from one cent to 50,000 dollars per day, with 1 to 90 days and possible imprisonment for nonpayment. Detention termed arrest may replace hard labor for some offenders, ranging from three months to life in specialized institutions.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Criminal Law Commission
Dave
English Shiver When War With France Talked
London May 3 British discussions of a possible war with France spark fears over air power. Sir Samuel assesses Britain's weak air force against France's 1,200 front-line planes, urges stronger defense or a European arms-limitation pact, and notes decades-long expenditure gaps.
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David M. Church
London
Maghend
Beitdin
France
Prien
Sane
Uae
Franey
Sivco Samuel
Hihat
Greg Thotain
Janer
Great Britain
Subh
Tipurey Ag
Davis
England
Sir Samuel
Bry Samuel
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