Germans threaten anew as war council weighs terms
Paris report says the supreme council will extend armistice terms with Germany and tighten occupation measures. Weimar and Berlin rhetoric warn of German resistance. Foch to Treves for third renewal talks. Essen occupation urged to control war factories. Hindenburg questioned.
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Washington Sees 1918 Income Tax Rates Table
The new 1918 income tax rates are listed for incomes above 3000 dollars. Personal exemptions stand at 2000 dollars for individuals and 4000 dollars for married couples, with an extra 200 dollars exemption for each dependent minor. The note explains how these exemptions largely cover incomes near or below the threshold.
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May strike to save beer in New Jersey vote
Newark delegates from 30,000 building trades workers condemn national prohibition and urge the Essex trades council to mobilize a state wide strike on July 1 when the war time ban starts. They favor light wines and beer production and sale.
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U S Warns Visitors to Avoid Egypt
The state department warned American visitors and tourists to avoid Egypt for now unless on business. The Cairo dispatch cited shipping congestion and a lack of hotel accommodations as the reason for the advisory issued in Washington on February 7.
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Egypt
State Department
Cairo
Eisner asserts German guilt in outbreak of war
Bavarian premier Kurt Eisner says Munich archives reveal Germany desired the war. He notes undisclosed records include a conversation between King Ludwig of Bavaria and Count von Schoen, found among Hertling papers, showing Germany's responsibility.
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Strike in the Northwest Halts Mines and Triggers Guard
In Butte Montana on February 8 hundreds of striking miners allied with the I W W turned away workers at mines leading to a total work stoppage. Armed crowds patrolled, several men were beaten, and regular army troops were deployed to guard the property.
Peace Conference Hopes On Ireland Self Determination
The U S House Foreign Affairs Committee reported a resolution hoping the Paris peace conference will favorably consider Ireland's right to self determination Four of seventeen members opposed the measure The resolution expresses Congress earnest hope that the peace conference will pass upon the rights of self determination in Ireland.
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30 Dead in Bremen Battle
Amsterdam reports 80 dead and more than 100 wounded in Bremen hospitals after government forces defeated the Spartacans. Telegraph dispatch from Berlin says casualties likely exceed 80 and wounded total.
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Amsterdam
President to name committee on prices for postwar purchases
President Wilson has been asked to appoint a committee of industrial leaders and government representatives to investigate and propose price levels for basic commodities bought by the government after the war. Secretary Redfield says the group will guide private enterprise and help stabilize industry amid price uncertainty.
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Iit
War Industries Board
Maniac Seeks 1920 Platform in Wisconsin Governor’s Office
In Madison on Tuesday a gunman entered Governor Philipp’s office amid visitors, demanding $20 million while laughing and questioning the platform for 1920. The intruder was escorted out by the governor after a second entrance by another man. The incident prompts tighter security for private offices.
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Philipp
US Casualties in Archangel Russia Report
Washington reports total American casualties in Archangel Russia up to January 31 totaling 409 of 4 025 involved. Killed in action include 3 officers and 58 men. died of disease 2 officers and 64 men. other nonbattle deaths and accidents add to the list. Wounded in action total 198 across ranks. other injuries 25 and additional wounds from other causes 6.
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Archangel
Russia
Women Delegates Authorized for International Labor Conference
Paris February 8 women will be admitted as delegates to the permanent international labor conference now forming. The decision came at a meeting of the international labor legislation commission.
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Paris
Army stowaways sent home from Newport News
Twelve enlisted men who arrived aboard transports with thirty six stowaways will depart for France on the steamer Aeolus. They will be court martialed on charges of desertion upon reaching France.
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Newport News
France
Aeolus
Many Yanks Were Naughty During War Court Martials
Secretary Baker reports in a letter to the Senate that the United States held more than 870000 court martial trials during the war. About 23000 were heard by general courts martial and roughly 374000 by special or summary courts for minor offenses. The figures respond to Senator Borah’s resolution.
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Mter
Borah
War Department
Wilson Declines Salamanca Conference Participation
President Wilson replies to the University of Salamanca's proposal for participation in a society of nations conference, stating the proposal cannot be entertained as he and his colleagues find it difficult to indicate conditions for such participation.
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Madrid
University of Salamanca
Conference On A Society of Nations
Wilson
Seattle mayor vows to end strike and curb anarchists
Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson proclaims to end sympathetic strike by 8 am February 8 and warns of federal control. Troops and police guard government buildings as 30,000 workers walk out. 1,500 Camp Lewis troops along with local officers prepare to restore order and keep essential services, while streetcars resume with protection. Tacoma talks aim to restart service with guards and mob-violence protection.
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To Arrest Belfast Strike Leaders
Warrants issued for the arrest of leaders of the Belfast strike alleging conspiracy to prejudice and injure public safety.
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