McAdoo Urges Immediate Dramatic Tax Program Changes
Secretary McAdoo calls for revising the revenue bill to yield at least 4 to 6 billion for 1919 and 1920. He recommends quarterly tax payments, safeguards for war taxes, continuation of allied loans, higher 1919 rates paid in 1920, and prompt enactment of the measure. He estimates next year’s revenue at 6.3 billion under the committee plan versus 8.0 billion in the House bill.
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Associate Press
Washington
McAdoo
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Finance Committee
House
Polish Soldiers Seize Warsaw Royal Palace and Military HQ
Reports from Warsaw say Polish forces have occupied the royal palace and the military commander’s quarters, taken German vehicles and arms, and overseen German demobilization. Polish officers control posts and telephones linking to Vienna as Count Lerchenfeld flees to Brigadier General Pilsudski for protection.
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Rerne
Warsaw
Polbh
Vienna
Lerchenfeld-Moefering
Pilsudski
Polish Legion
Wyoming War Work Drive At 11 Counties Reports 54130
With only 11 of 21 Wyoming counties reporting the United War Work Campaign has raised 545,430 toward a 196,500 minimum state quota and 284,000 maximum. County figures include Laramie 17,600 Natrona 9,000 Carbon 6,600 and others. Weston and Warhawkie report over the top of half their minimums. Cheyenne hosts Lar amlie district drive.
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Wyoming
Albany
Converse
Crook
Gorden
Johnson
Laramie
Natrona
Yeesteensne
Seteamarere
Warhakie County
Weston County
Nile
Cheyenne
Berlin Battling in Vain Against Rising Anarchy
Berlin government issues orders to aid officers in enforcing order during the armistice terms. Government calls for broad cooperation to maintain public order as unrest grows in the capital.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
British Casualties In Last Week Near All American Deaths
London report shows British losses for the week ending today at 30 535 officers and men. Killed or died of wounds: 387 officers and 6 297 men. Wounded or missing: 1 049 officers and 22 862 men. Totals: 1 436 officers and 29 099 men.
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London
Government Employes Strike Over Overtime Ban
Nearly five thousand workers on government construction in Brooklyn walked out in protest of a War Baker order ending overtime and Sunday work. The strike hit an army base naval barracks and fleet base, with 400 to 500 initially, then more joining and tying up operations. Workers had been earning from 67 to 60 dollars a week with overtime.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
War Baker
Army
Navy
Naval
Naval Fleet
Ing
Long Deferred British Elections Set for December 14
London report states a proclamation will summon a new parliament on November 25 with nominations on December 4 and polling December 14. Counting hinges on a bill, prorogation slated for early next week, and an address to the king will be moved in both houses regarding the war before adjournment to the royal galleries for the king’s reception.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House
House of Commons
Schools Reopen in Cheyenne After Influenza Quarantine
All Cheyenne schools will reopen Monday November 18 after about a month closed due to Spanish influenza quarantine. The school board and local physician advised vaccination or medical checkups at Central School amid a reported smallpox case. Businesses prepared a petition seeking board of health permission to reopen, with closures lasting until Monday.
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Cheyenne
Cuy
Board of Health
Sadee Pampficet
Allied Council 10 Meeting Hinted In Versailles Prep
Washington reports officials decline to discuss the upcoming supreme war council meeting at Versailles. The United States is expected to present its view on the time and terms of the peace conference through Colonel E. M. House, President Wilsons special representative in Europe.
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Versailles
America
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Cel. E. M
House
Wilson
Europe
First Peace Conference Meeting Possible After Elections
Paris dispatch notes the first peace conference likely after the English election, with a meeting to set details and a timetable allowing American and Allied delegates to arrive. Bearden outlines the congress program and topics include food relief for Germany and Austria.
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Paris
Bearden
Germany
Austria
German Army Breaks Up Into Factions At Armistice
British dispatch notes German forces in disarray with revolutionary councils forming and communications strained. Allied planners warn of possible renewed hostilities as withdrawals proceed and Germany may resist armistice terms. Reports also describe prisoners freed, Italian workers moving frontward, and explosions signaling further withdrawals. The Kaiser’s entry into Holland is recounted with him being held at the border and reflecting on his estates and the army as his soldiers.
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Q2nd
Mureray
Etain & Sufier
Meries
German Women Plead With Mrs Wilson and Jane Addams for Aid
German women urge modifying armistice terms to prevent famine and mutiny, saying Germany’s starving population lacks rolling stock to move food. Appeals are signed by Gertrude Baeumer and Alice Soloman for the National Council of the Women of Germany and Anita Augsburg, dated Berlin.
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Jane Addams
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Chicago
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Newen
Military
Houlton
Maine
War Department
Berlin
Gertrude Baeumer
Alice Soloman
National Council of the Women of Germany
Miss Addams
Anita Augsburg
Pog
Prussians Hit Officers Amid Alsace Advance
From Basel Basel reports French and American troops begin occupying Alsace evacuated by Germans. Allies welcomed by locals as officers who tried to rule troops were shot. Bavarian troops retreat from Tyrol as Italians advance. Swiss aid locals, Vienna powerless.
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Geneva
Basel
Alsace
Alsace-Lorraine
Berlin
Keseen
Danelg
Tyrol
Wyrolberg
Austria
Rindenburg 3 A Flatterer When Can Be Nothing Else But That
Berlin reports Marshal von Rindenburg issues a restrained armistice proclamation. He states the growing number of enemies and strained supplies force the Fatherland to accept the armistice, while pledging continued confidence and support for the troops.
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Rindenburg
Conviction in New Jersey Shell Explosion Case
A Gonvined alien enemy is found guilty of causing a blast at Gillespie Shell Loading Plant in New Jersey that killed 100 people. The trial concluded with a verdict of guilt after the explosive incident.
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PRATH
Famine Looms in Central Russia as War Disrupts Food Supply
Washington reports officials fear 40,000,000 people in Bolstsik-controlled Central Russia will face severe shortages this winter with food scarce and anarchy spreading. No solution has been agreed, and officials warn deaths could mount.
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Washington
Russia
December Hog Price Basis Maintained By Administration
The government, via its agricultural advisory subcommittee, agrees to continue the 17.50 per cwt price for hogs in December. The measure aims to support current price levels and prevent a drop caused by excess lightweight hogs held back for 30 days.
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Washington
Foot Administration
Vericultural Advisory Board
Aos
Packers
Explosion at Morgan plant blamed on enemy action
An investigation led by Hugh A. Leonard, the plant’s supervisor, concluded the Morgan New Jersey plant explosion was not accidental. Leonard said he inspected the unit shortly before the disaster but found no evidence of a fault.
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Meuse
Morgan
N. J
Senate
Hugh A. Leonard
Leonard
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