17 May 1917
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
1
Washington a war revenue bill aims to raise 1.8 billion dollars through broad taxes. A 10 percent tariff increase plus 10 percent duties on free list items would double tariff revenue. Income tax exemptions shrink to 2000 for married, 1000 for single. supertax rises to 33 percent above 140,000.
The document details exemptions for heads of families and singles, progressive income tax brackets, and inheritance tax scales. It also describes changes to taxes on spirits, tobacco, newspapers, postal rates, and amusements including theaters and clubs with effective dates and collection duties.
A House bill proposing a wide array of new taxes and rate increases outlines increases on postal services tariffs, corporate taxes, stock exchanges, insurance, drafts, deeds, motor vehicles, utilities, amusements, tobacco, alcohol, and moving picture products. The plan targets capital stock, premiums, freight, travel, and various consumer goods with phased rates. The Senate will hold hearings to consider amendments and objections.
The article outlines selective draft rules under the army bill. It sets age limits of twenty one to thirty, with exemptions for certain officials clergy students and naval personnel. Quotas are state based, with credits for prior National Guard service as of April 1, 1917.
Washington may ten special report outlines the universal service law drafted by senate and house conferees. It sets ages 21 to 30 for draft and 18 to 40 for volunteers, with about 11 million to be drafted and 7 million drawn by selective conscription in two 500000-strong drafts. It covers the army National Guard officers exemptions and payroll scales, with exemptions for officials and religious workers, and outlines draft boards and appeals, pay raises, and presidential powers to broaden or adjust Army structures during the emergency.
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