Tax figures debated in North Dakota 1919 estimates
The North Dakota tax debate centers on whether the state would collect 35 million dollars in 1919. The Grand Forks American challenges Herald figures showing a 95 million dollar annual bill under Leake taxes. The Herald says the tax take will be 35 million unless changes pass, detailing expected state and local levy components and supporting its estimates with figures.
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Geo. A. Benson
Bismarck
N. D
Grand Forks
Wallace
Herald
North Dakota
William Lemke
the American
League
Cabinet Formation Dominates Weimar Lawmakers Then
Weimar, Feb 7. The principal issue before the new German assembly is the cabinet composition. Majority Socialists seek a secure majority untouched by Independent Socialists, with new ministers likely bearing imperial minister titles and some portfolios unassigned at first. Proposals include split finance departments and creation of a demobilization and economic ministry.
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Weimar
The
Associated Press
National Assembly
Yeeterday
Weil
Imperial Treasury
Imperial Treasury Department
Agreement Reached with Union Leader on Railway Restorations
London officials led by Sir Albert Stanley announce an agreement with railway executives after a late conference with Sir Edward Shortt and union leaders. Acting Union Secretary Hudson says representatives will oversee workers and a new hour day plan. Tube trains expected to run by noon today.
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London
Albert Stanley
Board of Trade
Anto
Sir Albert
Edward Shortt
Home Affairs
Natonal Union of
Hudson
Union
Deportation of Bolshevist Aliens by British Officials
London report claims the government quietly arrests and deported several “undesirable” aliens believed to be Bolshevist propagandists. Among those named is M. Boermun a Russian violinist touring South Wales, accused of inserting Bolshevist Pagan themes into recitals.
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London
Great Britain
Daily Sketch
M. Boermun
South Wales
M. Soermus
Eas
P Pated
Belfast men expect 47 hour week unofficial report
Belfast on February 5 reports unofficially that employers will impose forty seven hours per week for workers on the basin project with a promised four hour week when the treaty is signed.
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Belfast
Union Llorve
Niriking
Torty-Neyan
Algned
Two Die in Palace Hotel Fire in Indianapolis
Fire at the Palace hotel in Indianapolis left two dead and eight others hospitalized. The victims were identified as Frank Bracken, believed from Logansport, Indiana, and Elmer Redes of Redkey, Indiana, both reported suffocated in the blaze early today.
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Indianapolis
Frank Bracken
Logansport
Ind
Elmer Redes
Redkey
Palace Hotel
North Dakota motor vehicle tax debates spring forward
In Bismarck the motor vehicle restoration act faces Senate action in amended form. Lawmakers debate license rates and fund apportionment as highways advocates seek revenue from auto taxes to sustain federal aid. A proposed 2 percent tax on factory price would rise with discounts over five years.
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Bismarck
N. D
Joint Committee of the
Senate
House
Highways Committee
King of Burleigh County
Nts
King
Six ships sail with 8500 soldiers to arrive in February
The war department announced six ships, led by the battleship Kansas, are sailing from France with 590 officers and nearly 8000 men. On board are units from the 116th engineers, 368th Infantry, 351st field artillery, and 42nd coast artillery. Arrivals are planned at Newport News, New York, Baltimore, and Camp locations in February for units including the 268th infantry and 42nd regiment coast artillery.
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Kansas
War Department
France
116Th Engineers
368Th Infantry
S51st Field Artillery
92Nd Division
42Nd Coast Artillery
Newport News
116Th
Camp Dix
Harrisburg
New York
268Th Infantry
Camp Meade
Louisville
B51st Field Artillery
Camp Mende
368Th
Kroonlandia
42Nd
Coast Artillery
1102Na
Malden
Baltimore
Seattle Struggle Spurs Jitney Service Amid Guarded City
Seattle enters the third day of a general strike with 600 soldiers and police guarding the streets. Mayor Hanson threatens to operate essential industries. city jitney service is launched to break the strike. About 1,000 troops from Camp Lewis, plus local police, are on duty to maintain order as negotiations continue.
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Mittee
Seattle
Hanson
Camp Lewis
Lister
Baker
John
Demobilization on home stretch says General March
Washington reports demobilization in the United States near completion with 67,038 officers and 1,033,812 men discharged. 1,442,000 orders issued. 160,000 to be returned in February as cargo ships convert to transports. Parades in home cities hindered by scattered returns and irregular troop movement.
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Paris
Supreme War Council
Versailles Military Council Als
Turkey
Kava
United States
Commission On Blockade
Washington
March
Staf
Pershing
Department
Submarine Service Endured Harsh War Treks
Fragmentary text describes U S submarines facing heavy enemy opposition in a perilous campaign. References difficult sea combat and repeated actions against German U boats with the fleet returning to a Philadelphia navy yard after hazardous operations. Specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.
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League Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Senate Bill 43 Disliked by Leaguers
In Bismarck on February 8 nonpartisan league members debated Senate Bill 43 the reclamation act at a secret caucus. Mees warned the bill could confiscate property and jeopardize state hail insurance, while Kositsky and others oppose major tax changes. League leaders seek unity but Mees and several league senators resist, signaling possible caucus pressure to secure support.
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North Dakota Tax Commission
League
Pthella
United States
Stall
Bismarck
N. D
Nonpartisan League
Fred Meer
Meen
Senate
Mr. Mees
Ikea
Kositcky
Mees
Wreylance
Kositsky
League Legislative Bureau
Strikers Block Miners and Guarded Mines in Denver
Pickets gathered at the I W W hall at 6 o clock and proceeded to the mines in detachments. Miners were waylaid and beaten while mechanics and hoisting engineers were held up and sent back. Infantry guards patrolled approaches to properties as miners were turned back to work. Denver February 1 reports, with mine and pump crews remaining at their posts.
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I. WW
Idhera
14Th Regiment of Infantry
Mincs
Bilnes Re
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