United States Set to Gather Full War Information
President Wilson approves a plan to assemble a large corps of experts to compile historical, geographic, and ethnologic data on belligerent nations. Colonel House will lead the effort gathering economic, political, and military material for use at the future peace conference and to guide policy.
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Wilson
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EM Howse
Celene Hote
Fends
John Pippey
New York State
Ducation
Twoter Fintey
Tose
Eroplinsi
Mone
Toplain
United States
Lord Northcliffe
Atlantic
America
Mata
House
Iine
Nome
Flouse
Hin
United Statee
War State Department
France
Howse
State Department
Germany
Guy de
Britain
Austria
Russia
Prussia
Napoleon
Prince Talleyrand
Vienna
Talleyrand
Barapa
Europe
Vrines Talleyrand
Arerien
Baw
Cole House
Great Britain
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Colonel House
Amercan
Oetria
Touwse
Congress Drives War Revenue Levy to 27 Dollars Per Person
Washington reports joint conferees draft a war revenue bill raising the levy to about 27 dollars per capita, with changes to war profits taxes, investment definitions, and new inheritance rates. The plan includes adjusted exemptions, postal and advertising taxes, motor vehicle levies, and higher taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items to fund wartime needs.
New War Tax Measures Passed by Senate and House
The war revenue bill approved by conferees totals about 2 trillion dollars with extensive levies on admissions entertainment venues and amusements. It sets a 1 cent to 10 cent tiered tax on admission charges and imposes corporate and individual income taxes with rates up to 10 percent and penalties. The measure also revises munitions taxation and adjusts administration and collection rules pending final passage.
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Corp Reti
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cMldres
Beneft
Etude
Canforesa
Dieideuia
Garfield Sets Coal Price Rules Nationwide
Washington announces effective immediately new regulations by Fuel Administrator Garfield capping retail coal margins. Retail dealers may add up to 80 percent to their 1917 margin, with caps tied to July 1917 margins, limiting consumer prices and basing adjustments on wholesale costs and historical price benchmarks.
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Washington
Garfield
Ap Grernce
Joo Dorter Garfield
British Capture 1000 Germans in Flanders Advance
British forces report capturing about 1000 German troops during renewed advances in Flanders. The operation is hailed as a major victory, with Allied commanders describing it as the greatest triumph since the Battle of the Marne.
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Flanders
Marne
German Sea Raider Appears. Allied Vessels Sink in Bold Action
Reported German raider appears off South Gees sinking three American vessels. British coastal front lines endure renewed pressure as heavy bombardments claim German casualties and prisoners. Allied offensive continues with officers praising near-total support from air and artillery while naval actions disrupt German forces.
AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FREE TEEI WAR STUDY
American training camp in fretee Americen wetland offers winter study for forward casualty clearing troops on French and United fronts. They will receive surgical experience and medical phase training, with shell shock neurology studied at major French and British hospitals and lectures to medical officers in training units.
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Fretee
Americen
French and Firitioh
Washington Moves To Rid Treason With New Agencies
Washington authorities form additional government bodies with sweeping powers to root out treason and sedition under a recent act. The justice department creates a bureau led by John Lord Bryan of Buffalo to prosecute copperheads. The post office department staffs to enforce the trading with the enemy law and curb seditious foreign language newspaper publications.
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Acta
Congress
United States
Department of Juste
John Lord Brian
Buffalo
Schoolboy Wins War Cross for Service in France
Minneapolis Harold E. Purdy, 18, a local high school student, has been awarded the War Cross by the French government. Purdy sailed from America on March 17 and is described as a standout pupil in local schools.
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Minneapolis
Harold E. Purdy
America
Lutherans approve plan to merge three bodies in America
Harrisburg reports the eastern synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church voted to approve a proposal to merge the three large Lutheran bodies in America during its session.
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Eastern Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
America
Seed Grain Exemption Window Extended By Agriculture Dept
Washington announces a 30 day grain store limit will not apply to seed grain to ensure enough seed wheat and rye for next year's war crops. The department of agriculture says the exemption preserves supply for sowing and future harvests.
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Department of Agriculture
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