House Passes Revenue Bill Amid War Debate
The House approved a revenue bill amid wartime strain, aiming to raise funds through broad taxes on incomes and profits. Critics warned of war profits taxes and political discord, while supporters argued the measure shares the burden across incomes and would fund government needs into next year. The bill faces Senate review, with questions about timing and fiscal impact.
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Washington
Vriesian
Lone
Ubhe
Austria
Gome
House
Enron
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Mwanare
Fry
Rome
Liberty Day Proclaimed for October 12 Observances
The president declared October 12 as Liberty Day to mark the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America. He urged towns and cities to arrange public events, parades, and other demonstrations to celebrate freedom and civic duty, and asked all citizens to participate in the planned commemorations.
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America
Kaiser Would Talk Peace In Berlin Report
In Berlin a German official note signals willingness to engage in peace talks amid ongoing war discussions. Vienna reports Germany ready to discuss possibilities for peace as other belligerents’ positions are monitored. The exchange is framed as cautious diplomacy within the broader war context.
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Czech Slovak recruits for France army in America
Capt. Fr. Pisecky of the Czecho Slovak army travels to America to recruit an army for service in France. Many Czecho Slovaks, though nominally Austro Hungarian subjects, feel they have no country and wish to join their brothers fighting with the allies in France and Russia.
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France
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Army General Explains Enlarged Military Program
General March told the appropriations committee in Washington that the enlarged military program aims to activate about 4.2 million armed men with 2.7 million of draft registrants by July. He said cash appropriations of roughly 7 trillion dollars would be needed as most additional funds would be spent in the next year.
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New envoy to Great Britain named to succeed Page
Washington reports John W Davp of West Virginia, solicitor general, chosen by President Wilson to be ambassador to Great Britain. He had recently arrived in Switzerland and was to head the American delegation at the Terne conference on prisoner treatment and exchanges.
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John W. Davp
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United States
Wilson
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
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Allies Rout Bulgar Army Drive Expands in Macedonia
London reports the Allied push in Macedonia now spans 25 miles with 45 villages captured. Bulgarian forces retreat, burning stores and villages as Serbian troops chase them relentlessly day and night.
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Macedonia
Roumania May Join Entente Amid agitation in Jassy region
Reports from Amsterdam say there is serious unrest in Jassy and unoccupied Roumania where the queen is said to push for renewed ties with the Entente. King Ferdinand remains aloof but could yield under pressure if conditions warrant.
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Treasury Limits Tax Hikes Amid Big Army Financing
Secretary McAdoo announced the treasury will not seek more than eight billion dollars in taxes for the current year to fund war department demands for forces in France. About two billion will come from bond sales, with the rest covered by contracts and existing plans. The House appropriations committee moves to scale down estimates and rely on contract authorizations. several tax amendments were defeated.
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Bolshivik Cabinet Minister Assassination Sparks Executions
Uritski incident reported by a neutral country describes five men shot in connection with the Bolshivik cabinet minister murder. Information warns many others are held for execution as plans to target leaders unfold amid unrest in central Russia.
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Cardinal Farley Dies at Home in New York Area
Cardinal John M. Farley archbishop of New York died at his country home in Mamaroneck New York after a rapid decline following a pneumonia relapse He was born in Newtown Hamilton Ireland on April 2 1842 to Philip and Catherine Farley The report notes quarantine measures at Great Lakes naval training station amid a flu outbreak and other regional notes including Archbishop Ireland’s grave condition and Spain cabinet discussions.
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Great Lakes
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Leading U S ace killed in France and other dispatches
Leading American ace Putnam with nine confirmed victories has been killed near the Toul front and buried among buttercups. Washington reports Hugh H. Robertson nominated as United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas. Japanese cavalry enters Tebita in Transbaikal near Soviet forces. Albert Strauss nominated to succeed Warburg on the Federal Reserve Board. China mediation offered as Vienna fire claims many lives. Draft card scam leads to federal seizures of 150 registrations at $10 each. Fifty six women appointed to postal mailing department jobs in Chicago.
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Ask Seven Billions to Have More Than Four Million Troops in France
The War Department asked Congress on Tuesday for 7.347 billion dollars in new funding to support an enlarged military program for the coming year. Plans call for about 4,000,000 American soldiers in France next summer and another million in training at home, lifting Army funding for the fiscal year to over 24 billion. Total government outlay may run 25 to 26 billion, with appropriations already at 29.1 billion including 5.4 billion in contract authorizations. The Shipping Board may request additional hundreds of millions soon.
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Allied and German Fronts See Heavy Action in France and Russia
French repel multiple attacks on the Chemin-des-Dimes west end and advance toward Laon as Metza fortress comes under artillery fire. In Lorraine American infantry consolidates positions with gains along the Metza, Metz bombarded, while air forces clash with heavy losses on both sides. Russian Bolshevik forces retreating on northern and southern fronts as Czecho-Slovaks push along the Volga. Perm captured signaling Western Siberia-area moves. British and American air and naval actions continue with bombing raids on Mannheim and other targets. U.S. draft plans seek 2.7 million mobilizations and up to 10 billion dollars in bond or tax funding.
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Serbian Drive Targets Prilip Amid Balkan Pushes
Serbian forces, aided by French and Greek contingents, advanced rapidly in Macedonia, reportedly taking 50 towns as they pursued retreating Bulgarians. The drive threatens Prilip and could link with Allied operations in Albania as Franco British forces close on St Quentin. Haig and French offensives push near St Quentin and Laon with heavy German resistance and rising prisoner counts.
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Open Navy to Registrants
Washington dispatch reports Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered local draft boards to allow voluntary induction of draft registrants into the navy and Marine corps. If voluntary inductions fail to meet demand men will be drafted into these services. Navy entrants will depart before month’s end and Marine corps contingents will be called within weeks.
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Francis Xavier Schilling Sentenced in Espionage Case
Eau Claire Wis Sept 20 Eighteen months at Leavenworth Nan and a fine of 3500 was imposed by Judge A L Sanborn in the United States court here on Francis Xavier Schilling of Cagsel county board chairman of Marathon county and former state assemblyman who was found guilty by a jury here on six counts of violating the espionage act by counseling and advising draft registrants to make false claims of exemption and also by disloyal utterances.
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Government seeks oil leasing bill amid western coast control talks
Washington dispatch notes government aims to regulate western oil leasing amid conference stalemate. Senator Pirwan voices opposition to exemptions for truck service. Provost Marshall General Crowder cites deferred classification for industry transport firms as part of the debate.
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Tanks Do Splendid Work In St Mihiel Attack By American Armor
American tank squadrons first large scale use in the St Mihiel assault played a pivotal role in defeating the Germans. Gasoline supply issues arose as front lines moved, yet volunteers rolled barrels across mud to deliver fuel. Tanks and civilian flatbed carts carried needful fuel, while a 37 millimeter gun on one major’s tank silenced a German church gun crew. another tank captured a battery of seventy sevens but was halted by infantry.
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Many Uses for Kapok in Tropical Fibers
Kapok, the silky fiber around the seed of the silk cotton tree Eriodendron fractuosum, is abundant in tropical countries and Java supplies much of the market. It is imported to the United States for mattress and pillow filling, cushions, life preservers, and upholstery materials.
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Advent of the Monarch at Camp Pike
The state staff of Governor Bilbo of Mississippi parade in dress uniforms shocking local workers. A colored seller reports the scene with a racial taunt overheard as the car passes, reflecting tense race relations. A Camp Pike note mentions St. Swithin's Day and a long rain tradition.
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Hoover calls for food conservation to boost Europe shipments
Wood Administrator Hoover urges a nationwide program to cut waste and increase U S food shipments to France and allied nations by about 5.7 million tons next year. He argues rationing or widespread cuts are unnecessary if Americans reduce per person consumption, boost efficiency, and support allied shipping to end the war in 1919.
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