Revenue bill rushed for House vote amid war front updates
The House Ways and Means Committee approved the revenue bill with a projected yield of 8.01 billion dollars, centered on excess profits and income taxes. Exemptions remain at 1 000 for single and 2 000 for married filers. House leaders plan a recess after September 20 and rapid action on the water and army bills as military operations advance in France and Belgium with Allied gains near Peronne and Vermand.
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Allways and Means
Kitchin Sill
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Senate
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Women Break Into Texas Politics at Democratic Meet
In Waco Texas on September 2 Associated Press reports women gather as delegates to a state Democratic convention. Mrs Mimnle Fisher Cunningham of Galveston will serve as temporary chairman while many delegates arrive for the first meeting at noon tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Mimnle Fisher Cunningham
Galveston
Nebeker Named Nemesis of IWW
Frank K. Nebeker of Salt Lake City, the chief government attorney in the prosecution that convicted 100 IWW leaders, was requested to handle similar cases in Wichita and California. About 30 cases are pending. more may be heard in Omaha. Nebeker indicated he would accept if private practice permits.
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Chicago
Frank K. Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Wichita
Kans
Freano
Calif
Omaha
Nebeker
World Series opens in Chicago tomorrow afternoon
The world series ties between the Chicago Nationals and the Boston Americans start Wednesday afternoon at the American League park, chosen for seating capacity. The Cubs practice tomorrow to gauge light conditions, while Barrow brings most Red Sox players. the first three games will be played here.
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Chicago Nationals
Boston Americans
Cubs
Tomorow
Mitchell
Manpager Barrow
Red Sox
Wisconsin Votes Today in Gubernatorial Race
Milwaukee Sept 2 considerable interest attaches to the Wheonasts primary in eleven districts and the contest for the gubernatorial nomination.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Preston Peak False Alarm Ends Volcano Watch
In RICA California a one man expedition on Preston Peak in the Siskiyou national forest reported no eruption after earlier claims. Smoke from a brush fire near the summit sparked the initial belief of a crater eruption.
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Rica
Calif
Preston Peak
Here
Siskiyou National Forest
Draft Roundup In Gotham To Start Tomorrow
New York City will see 24 000 to 25 000 government agents begin a draft evader roundup at 7 am tomorrow. All men aged 21 to 35 will be stopped and asked for draft cards. Those without cards will be taken to armories until boards verify registration and questionnaire responses.
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New York
Population on Hawaiian Islands Reaches 256000
The territorial board of health reports Hawai i has about 256 180 residents. Honolulu holds roughly 75 000, Oahu total 256 180 includes Hilo 10 550 and mainland districts 68 950. Maui 18 500 Kauai 31 000. Japanese 106 800 Native Hawaiians 22 850 Whites 30 400. No figures for Chinese Koreans Filipinos or other Orientals.
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T._H
Mall
Hawai
Territorial Board of Health
Got. C. J. McCarthy
Oahu
Hilo
Island of Hawaii
Maui
Kauai
Colored soldiers at Camp Lewis show rapid drill progress
In Camp Lewis Tacoma Sept 2 the 1200 colored soldiers from western states arriving by draft with high average physical morale are progressing quickly in drill. Baseball teams are formed to clash with other outfits. A rare band attracts attention and a separate hostess house for colored soldiers and friends has been set aside by the YWCA.
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Camp Lewis
Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
Russians Still Obey Kerensky Orders Along Bering Coast
Nome Alaska August 1 Officials along the Bering coast report some Russian officers in Petrograd and Moscow still follow Kerensky orders. Captain William Thompson, a corset trader, says Bolsheviks are a minus quantity in his area and many officers there still heed the old government.
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Alaska
Mall
Biberian
Dering
William Thompson
Anova
Moscow
Kerenuky
Drafted clerks to be used by states in military service
Six thousand fifty four registrants qualified for Limited military service will be drafted to enter training September 7 for various camps and then assigned to draft boards. General Crowder issued a school call for seven thousand seven hundred twenty five white registrants with grammar school education to train for general military service, entraining September 10. Allocations include Colorado and Wyoming training at Colorado College and Fort Logan.
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Washington
Rsee Eisonder
Colorado
Fort Logan
Wyoming
Fort
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British Subjects Granted New Enlistment Window
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a British embassy request allowing British subjects including declarants who registered before July 30 to enlist in British or Canadian forces. Enlistment deadlines vary: those registered August 24 may enlist until September 22, and those registered September 12 may enlist until October 12.
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Washington
Crowder
Mulford Sets New Auto Mark at Uniontown Race
Ralph Mulford won the 10 mile Uniontown speedway race in 1:10:11.17 setting a world record with an average speed of 714 miles per hour. Louie Chevrolet was penalized two laps after violating passing rules. Omar Taft finished third and Arthur Duray fourth.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Fenn
Sept
Ralph Mulford
Uniontown Speedway
Louie Chevrolet
A. A
Omar Taft
Arthur Duray
Red Cross Drives Hog Donation in Montana Town
In Roberts Montana residents are urged to donate young hogs to the local Red Cross auxiliary and to feed them until February. The plan calls for gathering the hogs at a designated time and shipping them to marked destinations.
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Redipo
Fork Roberts
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Thin Section
American Red Cross
Steamer Sinks After River Snag Near St Louis
A river steamer on the Mississippi sank after hitting a snag twenty five miles south of St Louis. Mrs Robertson of Mowcow Kentucky and a Black man reported missing were found safe by nightfall.
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Mre
Robertson
Mowcow
Negre Rous
Sour River
Hammond Triumphs In Bantamweight Bout With Sharkey
Philadelphia report outlines Pete Hammond holding edge in a six round clash against Jack Sharkey of New York as both fighters trade quick action and Sharkey pressures the champion throughout the bout.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pete Hammond
Jack Sharkey
New York
Sharkey
Cate
German Papers Realize Dangers On West Front
Washington dispatch reports that German press reflects growing alarm as Allied victories in France and Belgium mount. Cologne Gazette notes worsening southern front clashes and asks if troops are for fresh attacks. Basle Zeitung says German morale is shattered and old myths of superiority are collapsing.
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Nord
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Veele
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France
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Germain
Ma&t
Foch
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Basle National Gasettie
Bellef
Ludendorff
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Fair to warm
The Wyoming forecast calls for generally fair conditions with rising temperatures in the north and possible showers in the south on Tuesday and Wednesday. Overall a warmer trend with improving conditions across the state.
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Wyoming
Airplanes Fly Over New York Labor Day Parade
In Manhattan and Greater New York three Labor Day parades showcased 100000 workers. Five army aircraft drifted above Pitth Avenue dropping leaflets urging support for war bonds and the war effort while officials including Secretary of Labor Wilson and Mayor Hylan observed the procession.
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Pitth Avenue
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