Prewar Profits Tax Upgraded by Senate Committee
The Senate finance committee favored higher war profits taxes, proposing rates up to 60 percent on excess profits, a 10 percent minimum capital investment credit, and a shift to tax more than 33 percent. The plan aims to raise an estimated 1.0 to 1.3 billion dollars, with broader exemptions for corporations hit by pre war lows. La Follette and Gore skipped the session, but the majority saw enough support to back the new levy.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Fire Situation Worst in Years
Washington D C Aug 29 with forest fires rising from arson threats endangering timber in the northwest the forest service halts some operations to marshal all forces. Officials call the situation the most serious in years threatening millions of feet of logs in Oregon and Washington intended for airplanes. In Montana and northern Idaho about 2000 men fight outbreaks under forest rangers with roughly 170000 spent this season and rising about 15000 daily.
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Washington, D. C
Northwest
United States
Forest Service
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Pope to Send Wilson Note to Germany Seen by Senator
Washington August The desirability of the president's reply to the pope for German readers is clear Senator Owen said the administration cannot conceal the reply from the German people. He noted the pope may circulate it through church channels if needed.
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Washington
Aug. C
Owen
New German Tax on Coal Displeases Swedes
Meckhellm, Aug. 30. Swedish industrial and business circles are stirred by a 25 kroner export tax Germany places on all coal shipments to Sweden. The tax takes effect immediately regardless of order date. Germany also imposes a tax on parcel post payable after August 16.
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Meckhellm
Germany
Sweden
McAdoo Reports on Bond Plan to House Leaders
Secretary McAdoo testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on August 30 to outline the administration's 11 95 946 460 bond and certificate program and to answer questions about transferring funds already authorized.
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Washington
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means
Red Cross Membership Reaches 3.5 Million Mark
Washington reports the American Red Cross membership has reached 3,500,000 and is growing by 21,000 to 100,000 daily. At year start the total stood at 275,000 as headquarters announced the surge.
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RED Cross
Washington
Germans Discuss Rule of Conquered Peoples
London dispatch reports the Reichstag main committee holding a brief session on administering conquered territories. Deliberations over two days were confidential with no public report, and the body was to adjourn Wednesday evening as the Reichstag will meet again.
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Lin
London
Reichatag
Joe
Reich
Japs Mass Troops for Russian Front Claim
Aug 30 reports from Sarich note Japanese forces concentrated in Manchuria, with Newese Nachrichten in Munich speculating on moving troops to the Russian front. It cites railway changes and improvements in roll and facilities as altering the time required for transfer.
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Sarich
Manchuria
Bavaria
Newese Nachrichten
Munich
America
Japan
Italian Troops Reach Austrian Defenses in Hainetess Plateau
Rome reports Italian forces advancing on the Hainetess plateau have pierced a strong Austrian line beyond Goriza and taken more than 1,000 prisoners yesterday. German reports say British troops were driven from a notch near Frezenberg on the Flanders front as Russian leadership debates how to avert disaster. Meanwhile Austro German forces push toward the Oena Pantzin railway in southern Romania amid disrupted fronts and stormy weather limits activity.
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Rome
Hainetess
War Office
Goriza
Italiana
Moscow
Moldavia
Wallachia
Fok
Oena-Pantzin
Varnitza
Germans Report Victory In Roumanian Front Push
Aug 30 at Herlin reports say German forces stormed hill positions in the Citux valley, took 600 prisoners, and captured the village of Muncelu. Von Mackensen’s troops advanced northwest, with 1,000 prisoners and three guns seized.
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Herlin
Citux
von Mackensen
Muncelu
Suchitz
Verdun and Aisne fronts see ongoing artillery fighting
Paris reports violent artillery actions on the Verdun front between Avecourt and Hill 304 and on the Aisne front. German reconnaissance attempts north of Courieres wood in Verdun are repulsed according to the war office.
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Paris
Verdun
Avecourt
Hill 304
Aisne
War Office
Courieres Wood
Earl Grey Former Canadian Governor General Dies
Earl Grey former governor general of Canada died at Howick house Northumberland after a long illness. Funeral will be held at Howick on Saturday with a memorial service in London.
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London
Earl Grey
Canada
Howick House
Northumberland
Howick
Navy cooks and bakers recruiting urged nationwide
Navy recruiting officer Behme received a morning notice from James J D Willson inspector of recruiting for the central district stating the navy is in urgent need of cooks and bakers. Every recruiting officer is instructed to make special effort to secure recruits for those capacities.
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Navy
Behme
James JD. Willson
Central District
Berlin papers deny Kerensky peace offer report
Berlin newspapers dismissed as wholly false a Moscow conference remark by Premier Kerensky about a separate peace. No such move is known in official quarters, and the denial underscores official silence on any peace initiative.
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Berlin
London
Kerensky
Moscow
Woman Held on Swindling Charges in Des Moines
Des Moines police hold Mrs J D Louis and several aliases on charges of swindling Iowa women and local merchants out of 4060 through an alleged fake land scheme and a bogus medicine manufacture plot. An Omaha woman reports losing 500 after being sold land in New Mexico that she never owned. Chief Detective McDonald suspects a regional swindle ring.
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Des Moines
Mra. J. D. Louis
New York City
Iowa
Mi. Sear
New Mexico
McDonald
Dutch ships carry food to Holland soon
Washington Aug 20 Arrangements will have been completed by the food administration for the release of 12 Dutch ships which soon will pull from an Atlantic port with aid wheat to relief and the Dutch government The first shipment will be practically half and half for Belgium and Holland More ships would have gone but for the embargo on the general cargo of some items causing delays and requiring breaking of cards for unloading
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Washington
Food Administration
Helvian Relief
Melgtun
Holland
Two Soldiers Rule as Officers Rank Tensions Rise in Russia
At the third general sitting of the national conference railway reps led warnings of utter transportation disarray that could halt front line support by November. Leaders urged sacrifice, while Alexieff warned that army discipline must be restored and officers regain authority to win the war.
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Moscow
National Conference
M. Froloff
Engineers’ Alliance
M. Grusenberg
Ukraine
Russia
Letts
Courland
Germany
Mussoulman Alliance
Mussulman
Grouzinoff
Alexieff Telis
Alexieff
Regimne
Alexieffaid
Trechty- Deus-Varnitea - Fitionealui - Chyolianitehi
Varnitea
Catherine Broshkovskaya
Peter Kropotkin
Prince Kropotkin
Ferguson Senate Trial Opens in Austin
In Austin Texas on August 28 Governor James E. Ferguson faced impeachment on 21 charges. The trial began in the state senate with reports that several new witnesses would be called and new evidence admitted. After a short session the senate adjourned until 10 o clock tomorrow.
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Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
House
Senate
French Cruiser Provence Death Toll Reaches 910
Cherbourg August 20 The admiralty court confirms 910 deaths aboard the French auxiliary cruiser Provence after a sunken voyage in the Mediterranean on February 16 1910 The court previously counted 771 military personnel and 129 crew members for a total of 910 fatalities.
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Cherbourg
Admiraltty
Court hears challenge to federal child labor law
Greensboro August 29 federal judge Loy and attorney Thomas J. Parkington argued constitutionality of the new federal child labor statute. Proceedings focus on its September 1 effective date and enforcement questions for the nation.
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Greensboro
Loy
Thomas J. Parkingon
Column Bs University
Haw Boon
Department of Nation
Monsignor Kennedy Dies In Rome After Ailment
Monsignor Thoman Kennedy, rector of the American college in Rome, is reported dead following an illness. The sudden death shocks the religious community and Vatican observers.
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Monsignor Kennedy
Monsignor Thoman * Kennedy
Rome
Address Cancelled After Unruly Chorus at Peace Council Event
In Fargo North Dakota a public meeting led by Dr Eastman of Columbia University was halted after repeated attempts to chime were met with obstruction. The gathering, arranged by the peace council, was turned into a patriotic demonstration as guards and soldiers assumed control.
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Fargo
N. D
Star Spangled Banner
Eastman
Socioltsl
F ‘Olumbia University
Ies Peace Council
Ome Guarde
Peace meet moves into Worth Dakota
Minneapolis reports the people s council will meet in North Dakota with Governor Burnquist appointing L P Lochner executive secretary. The city for the gathering has not been chosen though Fargo has been mentioned.
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Peace Meet
Worth Dakota
Minneapolis
Minn. Au
North Dakota
People's Council
Burnquist
L. P. Lochner
Ben
Fargo
New Attacks on Michaelis Stiffen German Peace Doubts
Copenhagen Aug 39 Attacks on Imperial Chancellor Michaelis continue as Prof Hans Delbrueck questions his policies on peace and Belgium. Delbrueck cites the Reichstag and Asquith inquiries to press that Germany seeks no annexations and no indemnities, while doubts persist over the chancellor’s stance and confidence in Germany’s aims. The piece notes the July 24 Commons questions on evacuating Belgium and restoring its independence.
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Copenhagen
Michaelis
Hans Deitrueck
Delrueck
House of Commons
Asquith
Germany
Belgium
Refessing
Bundesrat
Delbrueck
Reichstag
Chaimellers
Profesor Delbrueck
Loase of
Commona
Viermany
Wheat price likely to be $2.35 a bushel
Washington Aug. 30 reports the wheat board could not agree on a price. Indications are No. 1 Northern wheat at Chicago will be about $2.30 to $2.40 a bushel, with a likely target near $2.35.
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Washington, D. C
Wheat Board
Chicago
Finns and Russians in battle at Bjornberg
A private telegram from Maparanda to Copenhagen reports serious rioting at Bjornberg Finland involving Finns and Russian troops. The clash lasted hours with multiple deaths or injuries as Finland defies the provisional Russian dissolution order. Premier Korensky warned Moscow would block reassembly of the diet and any plan to separate Finland from Russia.
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London
Aus
Bjorneborg
Finland
Maparanda
Copenhagen
Central News
Moscow
Korensky
Russia
U S May Buy Canned Goods From Canadians
Washington August 20 Americans returning from Canada may bring free of duty a hundred dollars worth of canned goods and other foodstuffs under a Treasury Department ruling announced today.
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Washington
Canada
Treasury Department
Building standardizing work for army and navy
Washington reports a temporary building to be erected at a cost of 250000 by the bureau of standards to provide facilities for meeting the heavy demand in standardizing equipment and materials for the army and navy.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Bureau of Standards
Ida Grove Clothing Stores Burglarized
The clothing store of A. C. Ink in Ida Grove was broken into at night. Entrance forced at the rear, and a number of suitcases and considerable clothing were taken. The discovery was made after several hours.
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IDA Grove Clothing Stores
Grove
Aus
A.C. Ink
Contracts for Army Meat Disclosures Price Details
Army bacon contracts show small price variations among Swift Morris Armour Cudahy and Wilson with total purchases of 7.47 million pounds from May 26 to June 23 1917 at an average around 37.7 cents per pound. Deld Packing carried modest totals. Prices exhibit uniformity with decimals extended to three to five places across multiple contracts.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Chicago
United States
Co A. C. Kniskern
Central Department
Gregory
Swift, Armour, Morris
C Hy
Wilson
Ansistants
Department of Justice
Swift
Morris
Armour
Cudahy
Deld
Jacob Deld
Swift & Co
Armour Company
Wilson Company
Tinto
Cudahy Company
Morris Company
Cudaly Company
Ilven
Swift Company
Argentina Denies Germany Surrender to U S Neutral Law Note
Buenos Aires reports Germany capitulated to Argentina on neutral firing. The German government sent a note acknowledging Argentina's claims fully and pledging to observe international law. The dispatch notes naval orders aligning with the new stance.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Fleihta
Sone
United States
Ollowa
August Rains and Winds Damage British Crop
London reports heavy August weather wrecking cereal crops across Britain. Frequent downpours slowed harvests, forcing manual reaping with scythes as storms cut wind and rain speeds, harming fields nationwide. Strong winds and heavy rains disrupted agriculture coast to coast.
Abandoned Babies Sent to Homes In Lake Area
Aug 24 report states two infants found on doorstep were placed in a children’s home after being taken to Mountain View area by authorities. Mothers Anna Wermenk and Guthier are jailed at Lake Ane.
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Wagner
Argentina Votes Loan Approval in Senate
Buenos Aires reports the senate approved an international loan of 57 million pe s for fiscal needs. The vote underscores Argentina's approach to funding priorities amid economic pressures and highlights the chamber's stance on external borrowing.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Swede Reveals Harsh Conditions of German Munitions Work
A Swedish worker returned from six weeks in a German munitions plant at Toran describing brutal conditions. He and others from France, Belgium, and Russia faced starvation level meals, crowded bunks, and forced Sunday work. Promised high pay was offset by deductions and travel costs. escape after six weeks led to warning others against German labor offers.
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Sert
Torgan
Germany
Blitzing
Sweden
Hiltzing
Cavalrymen Fight On Foot With French Armies In War
American cavalry regiments training for mounted action may soon find themselves dismounted, serving in trenches like the French cavalry. The war’s trench era has shown horsemen excel as foot troops in scouting posts, guard and assault roles, with notable actions near Ypres Verdun and Vaux. The Twenty-fourth dragoons’ 40 men defeated a German battalion in close combat, illustrating the potential of American cavalry as foot soldiers.
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Mall
Prench
Somme
Yver
North Sea
Nieuport
Eritha
Vauxalllon
Hill $04
Verdun
Twenty-fourth Dragoons
Slonstruppen
Labor unions urged to send delegates to Minneapolis meeting
Washington August 29 0 that the genuine labor movement of America may be represented at the national conference of the American alliance for labor and democracy in Minneapolis September 6 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has directed all organizers to have local unions and labor interests send delegates.
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Fide Labor Movement of America
Anencan Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Alinneapalia
Beptember 6
Gompere
The
American Federation of Lauber To
Michaelis to Belgium
London reports the imperial German chancellor left Berlin for Belgium with a protocol indicating a planned visit to Brussels. Safety measures were said to be in place for his journey and official arrangements noted.
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London
Adiapateh
Telus Ph
Amsterdam
Berlin
Belgium
Krusmels
Illinois mine closes amid price dispute with government
Bloomington official Lyman Graham, leader of the local mining firm, says the Illinois coal mine will cease operations as the company cannot sell coal at government set prices. The move reflects pricing pressure and government policy on fuel costs.
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Bloomington
Aig
McLean County
Tee Fay
Lyman Graham
Wilson Seeks Peace With Germany Without Kaiser
President Wilson offers Germany peace terms if Kaiser authority is overthrown and a democratic government formed. He rejects punitive damage and dismemberment while promising no economic leagues that hurt Germany. US views prompt, durable peace as possible only through legitimate German governance and durable negotiations.
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Wilson
Germany
Kaiser
New York
Wilson signals peace with Germany tied to German consent
Washington reports President Wilson rejects the pope’s peace proposal and states lasting settlement depends on a full understanding with the German people, not just the current government. The note denounces military autocracy and appeals to Germans to seek emancipation and align with a democratic world.
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Washington
Wilson
Bali
Aid in disease fight is sent to Serbia
Washington announces $200,000 relief for Serbia. The American Red Cross names Nilsson to head the fund and commission. A six to eight member team departs for Saloniki to administer aid, including Severence of St Paul as commissioner and deputy commissioners from Boston Minneapolis and New York. Forty five thousand cans of condensed milk have been bought for immediate shipment to Belgrade.
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Washington
Serbia
American Red Cross
Come Nilsson
Sajoniki i
Cordento A. Severencve
St. Paw
WS. Iurrage
Massachusetts Institute Uf Ee
Ft. Lo
Street Cleaners Head Declared Auto Bandit
Chicago Aug 24 Charles Carrier a street cleaner was taken into custody and partly incriminated in one of the automobile robberies. The Brinks payroll robbery of 84 100 involved two paymasters and a satchel containing payroll funds. A vehicle used by the robbers was found earlier by police near milepost etc.
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Chicago
Chales Carri
Chicago City
Cnftafjing
Erie
German 802 Bombed An Atlantic Port Ady 2 4
A damaged OCR fragment describes a German naval event near an Atlantic port. The text mentions a lookout, a submarine, a cruiser, and an explosion that blew a U-bomb out of the year, with chaotic naval actions and pursuit in unclear sequence.
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Atlantic
Ady
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