War Profits Taxes At 33 Percent In Senate Amendments
Senate finance committee advances amendments raising war profits tax to more than 33 percent from 26 percent. Planes to dispose of publishers tax provisions and second class mail rate changes while pursuing a compromise on the war profits bill. Secretary McAdoo testified on the bond and certificate measure as the House adjourned awaiting action.
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Mittee
Senate
Finance Committee
McAdoo
House and Ways Means Committee
Senator Shields
Tennessee
Senator McKellar
Brady
Congressional
Stone
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Child Labor Law Under Test Today in Greensboro
Federal Judge Boyd H. Dageshart hears injunctions challenging the new child labor law set to take effect September 1. A father, Reuben Dagenhart, and his sons Reuben and John seek wages until age 21 and claim state law allows longer hours. The suit names Fidelity Manufacturing of Charlotte and is backed by the Department of Justice and national child labor groups.
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Department of Justice
National Child Labor Committee
H. Dagenhart
Reuben
John
Boyd
Fidelity Manufacturing Company
Charlotte
Hammer
North Carolina
Four Men of the Fourth Year Pershing Petain Haig Brusiloff
The piece marks the start of the fourth year of World War I and hails Pershing Petain Haig and Brusiloff as leaders of Allied forces. It recalls Petain and Haig’s early roles in 1914 and notes Haig’s rise and the British Army’s growth to millions, Brady’s remarks on Pershing and Brusiloff’s leadership in Russia.
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Pershing
Petain
Haig
Brusiloff
America
France
Great Britain
Russia
Heis
Europe
Frene
Mons
United States
Brusijoff
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Caucasus
Brusijloff
Galicia
Brusilets
Wheat price fixing committee fails to reach 1917 crop price
Washington Aug. 20 The wheat price fixing committee ended its sessions after several votes failed to settle a price for the 1917 crop. A three-fourths vote was required. failure to conclude shows strong differences of opinion on fair valuation of the crop.
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Washington
Wheat Price Fixing Committee
City Council Passes New Water and Light Rates
The city council approved a second reading of a water and light rate ordinance to fund extensions and repairs. Audits show water profit of 10,052.66 and light profit of 14,127.01, but shifting charges from taxes to departments would reveal losses unless rates are adjusted. The measure aims to provide free city water and street lighting while improving infrastructure.
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Water Department
Department
White Way
Wich
Six arrested in payroll robbery and murder at Winslow Foundry
Chicago authorities report six men and a woman in custody over a payroll heist at the Winslow Foundry on the west side. Two messengers were killed when robbers opened fire during delivery of $9,100.
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Chicago
Winslow Foundry Company
Ambulance Surgeon Major Commissioned in U S Army
Paris Aug 29 Dr Debouchet former chief surgeon of the American Ambulance has been commissioned major in the United States army and has been assigned to duty.
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Ambulance Corps
Paris
Debouchet
American Ambulance
United States Army
Lansing sisters sail for France to aid Red Cross
Miss Emma S. Lansing and Miss Katherine T. Lansing sisters of Secretary of State Robert Lansing Will sail from Watertown on Wednesday with eight other women to France for six months to staff Red Cross canteens along railroad lines near the trenches.
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Lansing
France
Watertown
N. Y
Emmas. Lansing
Katherine T. Lansing
Robert Lansing
Wilson Rejects Popes Peace Plea
President Wilson rejected Pope Benedict XV's peace appeal in a note to the pontiff dated August 29 1917. The reply states that German rulers cannot guarantee any treaty with the United States and emphasizes a stable enduring peace rather than mere armistice.
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Wilson
Pope
United States
Frederick R. Baker Commissioned as First Lieutenant
Raleigh reporter announces Second Lieutenant Frederick R. Baker of Raleigh Coast Artillery is commissioned as a first lieutenant of infantry in the Regular Army. The Aug. 29 dispatch notes Baker’s promotion within the Regular Army ranks.
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Raleigh
Frederick R. Baker
Coast Artillery Corps of
Governor Trim Calls One Day Session Then Adjourns
Austin reports the governor and high court completed a brief session on impeachment charges against James E. Ferguson. The trial court recessed today and will reconvene at 10 a m tomorrow for continued proceedings.
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Austin
High Court For
James FE. Ferguson
Shipyard Chartered In North Carolina Capitalized at 750000
Raleigh August 29 The Cape Fear Shipyard corporation of Wilmington capitalized at 750000 was chartered by the secretary of state. The company will lease and operate ship yards.
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Raleigh
Cape Fear
Earl Grey Dies in England After Long Illness
London reports the death of Earl Grey former governor general of Canada at Howick House Northumberland following a long illness. The funeral and memorial service are planned for Saturday in London.
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London
Rector Kennedy Dies After Long Illness
Monsignor Thomas F. Kennedy who led the American College in Rome has died after a prolonged illness. He served as rector and was a prominent church figure in the U S.
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Rome
Thomas F. Kennedy
American College
Five Percent Draft Sets Move to Columbia Cantonment
The war department orders five percent of each state's quota to mobilize starting September 5 with 40 percent on September 19 40 percent on October 3 and 15 percent thereafter to form skeleton units at Columbia South Carolina. Local boards are told to send white men with some military experience and cooks, using small daily groups to avoid rail congestion. The official list of the first 60 certified men to be shipped includes Ben Worthy Fred Matthews James Ashe Caleb Ingram and others up to Allen Evans Negro.
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Bia
S. C
National Guard
National Army
War Department
Adjutant General
Focal Board
le de Ite Mi
Columbia
Ben Worthy
Fred Matthews
James V. Ashe
Caleb A. Ingram
Fred D. Wiing
William Richardson
Robert Pott
James Hampton
Fred A. Davis
Marshall S Loflin
Charles F. Suttonfield
Elvan Foust
Vay M. Alford
Ralph Miller
Robert W. Brackett
Council Reid
Commodore Williamson
Charlie McCorkie
Oscar
Charles F. Matton
Chester Gray
Allen Evans
Local hosiery mills brace for Keating-Owen law
Hosiery plant operators report early effects of the Keating-Owen child labor law which takes effect September 1. Children under 14 are being weeded out as mills face reduced payrolls and uncertain replacement workers. Officials say permits will be issued for older youths and certificates to identify who may work. The law bars under 14 employment and shipments of goods from plants employing underage children, making employer age verification essential.
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Keating-Owen
Department of Labor
Washington
Rejection of Note Settles Question for All Time
Washington report says President Wilson's rejection of the pope's peace proposals settles the question of negotiating with present German rulers. A lasting peace, the article notes, requires a complete understanding with the German people, not just unstable guarantees of the current government.
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Washington
Wilson
King Bee of Blockaders Given Two Years
William Turner described as the king bee of blockaders in Durham Orange and Person counties was convicted in Durham and sentenced to two years in the State prison.
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Durham
William Turner
George Connor
Orange
Person
Military conscription bill for Canada becomes law
Toronto August 29. The military conscription bill for the Dominion of Canada passed into law when signed by the governor general yesterday. The bill was brought from Ottawa by a special messenger.
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Toronto
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Reichstag Tackles Lands Occupied by Germany
Berlin reports the Reichstag main committee held a brief session on occupied territory. Deliberations noted as confident with no report issued. The committee will adjourn Wednesday and reconvene September 26 for the next session.
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Germany
Berlin
London
Reichstag
Red Cross Membership Near Half Million Mark
Washington August 29 The American Red Cross membership has reached about 500 000 and is growing at a rate of 25 000 to 100 000 per day according to a statement issued today.
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Red Cross
Washington
Aemaican Red Cross
Fate of Russ Army Hinges on Deliberations at Moscow
Paris reports violent artillery fighting on the Verdun front and on the Aisne as Russian leaders debate at Moscow over steps to save the country. A break in the Romanian front allows Austro German advances toward Moldova and Wallachia as Russian units retreat. Stormy weather slows Franco-Belgian fronts while British activity near Langemarck yields clears out a German position.
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Verdun
Paris
Avecourt
Hill 304
Aisne
War Office
Coauriers Wood
Moscow
Moldavia
Wallachia
Fokshani
Ocna
Pantzin
Varnitza
Langemarck
Receiver Sought for Royal Arcanum Financial Trouble
A federal court bill filed in Boston seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Royal Arcanum, alleging the fraternal insurance order is insolvent from doubtful investments and its resources are insufficient. This marks the second receivership against the order.
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Boston
Federal District Court
Royal Arcanum
Roya Arecanum
Wife Murderer Pardoned Today by Governor
Jamera L. Bolejack of Charlotte, once convicted for the February 1914 murder of his wife and sentenced to death then life imprisonment, was pardoned today by the governor on the advisory board of parole recommendation.
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Raleigh
Jamera L. Bolejack
Charlotte
Advisory Board of Parole
Bolejack
Russian Division Flees in Disorder on Romanian Front
Petrograd reports a Russian division abandoned positions near Fokshani on the Romanian front and fled in disorder. The war office says the enemy kept advancing along the southern Romanian front all day yesterday.
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Petrograd
Fokshani
War Office
Fire destroys Schwartszkopf foundry in Berlin
Copenhagen reports a major blaze Sunday at the Schwartszkopf torpedo work foundry in Berlin. Early rumors speak of substantial property loss and possible casualties.
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Copehagen
Schwartszkopf
Berlin
President Approves Reply to the Pope
Telegrams from across the country flowed to the White House as the president’s reply to the pope received formal approval. The offices indicated swift support and nationwide interest in the papal correspondence.
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Washington
White House
Cotton Futures Slip on Rain News and Oklahoma Prospects
In Cotton, New York on Aug 29 reports of rains in Texas and a favorable private crop outlook for Oklahoma spurred selling in cotton. Prices opened 10 to 20 points lower with active months down 25 to 30 points, October touching 22.05 and January 22.04. later fluctuations were irregular as the market opened steady for October 22.18, December 22.27, January 22.04.
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New York
Texas
Oklahoma
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