Senate and House Reach Final War Tax Agreement
The final compromise on the 2.7 billion dollar war tax bill sets new excess profits rules. It retains roughly 1 billion on war excess profits and 842 million on incomes, with a 20 to 60 percent graduated rate based on invested capital compared to prewar years 1911 1913. The plan expands normal individual taxes and raises corporate and insurance tax rates slightly.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Aerial Squadron Bombs Austrian Bases Holds Gains
Reports say Allied air forces bombed the Austro Hungarian naval and submarine base at Pola. On land, Italian gains north of dormva and a surprise assault near Monte San Galelese yielded prisoners and machine guns. British and French fronts saw heavy action with rising casualties.
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Cadornu
Monte San
Neutn Cos
Pola
Able
Carovone
Alka
Flanderms
Morton
Ledean
Expel LaFollette Urged by Minnesota Safety Panel
A Minnesota public safety commission resolution asks the U S Senate to expel Wisconsin Senator Robert M LaFollette for treasonable and disloyal utterances. The measure, presented by Senator Kellogg of Minnesota, references LaFollette's St Paul speech and seeks action through the Senate privileges and elections committee.
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Wisconsin
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St. Paul
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Virginia
Pomerene
Ohio
Petition for Lafollette expulsion from U S Senate
Text of a Minnesota Public Safety Commission resolution calling for the expulsion of Senator Robert M La Follette for disloyal and seditious remarks at a Non-Partisan League convention. It urges federal proceedings to remove him for aiding enemies and hindering the war effort.
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Lafollette
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Paul
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Minnesota
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Senate
Japan Envoy Declares Far East Monroe Doctrine Open Door
Viscount Ishii declared Japan's policy in the Far East supports Chinese independence, opposes a closed door, and argues for open trade. He asserted Japan's natural trade advantages in China and warned against biased boycotts and revolutions harming development.
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New York
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United States
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America
Tirpitz Calls U S War Aid a Phantom in Interview
In Berlin Budapest interview Admiral von Tirpitz argues there is no feasible plan to move a large American army to Europe. He urges Germany and Austria to persevere until submarines secure victory, blaming political factors for predicting England's collapse.
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Neues Pester Journal
Budapest
von Tirpitz
America
Europe
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Austria
England
San Francisco Lawyer Sentenced in Draft Conspiracy Case
Daniel OConnell, a San Francisco attorney, received seven years at McNeil Island for conspiring to obstruct the draft law. Judge Van Fleet called the act near treason and noted free speech rights do not excuse obstruction of law. Other San Francisco defendants received various sentences including three years and fines.
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Cal
Daniel O'Connell
McNeil’s Island
Washington
United States District Court
W. C. van Fleet
O'Connnell
van Fleet
Allies tighten German trade controls in Entente actions
London reports a vigorous blockade to be enforced after the Cook conference with the French blockade minister. A proclamation bans export of certain articles to Sweden and Holland as measures to constrain Germany. In Boston a British steamer Tammy sailing from Britain to the U S port was sunk by a German submarine, per underwriters with cargo aboard.
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Robert Cook
Minster
Blocade
Blockide
Sweden
Hallani
Boston
Tammy
London Bombardment Reported as Night Raid Continues
An official statement says hostile aircraft crossed the Kent and Essex coast and attacked London between 8 and 9 tonight. Bombs fell in the northeast and southeast districts. shelling occurred in parts of Kent and Essex. No casualties reported at this time.
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London Agai
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Essex
O'Clack
Turkish Leaders Hang Arabian Patriots in Syria
Reports claim Turkish forces in Syria executed members of the Arab national movement committee. The dispatch notes turmoil among local groups and ongoing military actions amid occupation tensions.
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Syria
Vetrograd Sepp
Turkey
Memol Prsha
Committee of Arabe
Arabing National Movement
Fourteen Die As Gulf Coast Burglary Triggers Fire
A burglary on the east Gulf Coast leads to the deaths of fourteen people as the coastal region endures fire and communication outages. Emergency crews report widespread damage along the barrier, with Orleans and nearby parishes affected. Authorities investigate possible suspects as restoration efforts begin.
Mass Arrests Amid War Measures Reported
The report claims 10,008 separate crimes charged and 39 allied leaders arrested. Officials claim a government campaign targets willful acts harming national security and public order. Authorities intend severe action against those aiding the enemy and disrupting wartime efforts.
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