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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
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The Senate backed the selective draft measure by 65 for and 8 against with several senators opposing the bill. The measure now proceeds to President Wilson for final approval.
Washington May 18 The senate approved the war army bill by 65 to 8 sending it to the president for signature. It provides selective conscription in 500000 increments and allows Roosevelt to raise volunteers. Debate focused on Roosevelt’s fitness and partisan tension in the Capitol.
Paris reports a wave of Japanese gunboats arriving at Mapecilles to assist against German U boats and protect merchant convoys. If the experiment proves satisfactory, the plan may be concluded.
Petrograd reports that generals Brusiloff and Gurko will stay at their fronts after two meetings with commanders in chief. The crisis in the army amid political upheaval is said to be averted as officers still face discipline issues and reform misunderstandings. General Alexeeff warns reforms misunderstood by the army and calls for an end to interference by irresponsible persons and groups.
A Commer sal Oil & Gas gas well on the McLain lease tested yesterday and ranked among the region’s best. The well produced a little over six million feet per day with very dry gas valued as fuel, suggesting longer life. Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co prepares casing for Well No 3 on the Lieber tract near Sterlington as drillers stay closely informed on operations.
A wartime revenue plan outlines drastic income tax increases and broad provisions. The measure aims to fund the war effort with steep rates and expanded tax bases.
Washington May 18 The Ways and Means Committee signals a total war revenue bill near 2.245 billion with 25 percent raises on incomes 40 000 to 1 000 000 and 45 percent surtax above 1 000 000 Lenroot urges taxing the rich while aiding the poor and lawmakers press for higher exemptions and new taxes including checks stamp taxes. The debate centers on emergency taxes and who pays while the committee plans daily sessions to refine the bill.
Congress moves to raise surtaxes amid war costs with amendments increasing rates on incomes from 40 000 to 60 000 and 60 000 to 80 000. Lenroot's proposal boosts top brackets to 13.75 percent as lawmakers debate financing war expenses. Administration aid lures insurgent backing for higher levies.
Washington May 17 The government if given power to fix minimum food prices would act only to break up corners or prevent extortion Secretary Houston said in reply to inquiries He explained that proposals include a minimum price to stimulate production and a maximum price in extreme emergencies to control unfair practices
A telegram to Col. Omar Bundy states all army service branches have been called to the colors in the Southern department. All men not yet reporting should contact the adjutant general's department at once. Former soldiers under the reserve clause who fail to report will be posted as deserters and dealt with accordingly.
Charles A Farwell aged 57, head of Milliken and Farwell, a leading Southern sugar industry figure, died at his New Orleans home after a monthlong illness. He was a nephew of the late Deborah Milliken and led Louisiana sugar planter interests in Washington and served as president of the Cane Growers Association for years.
A fragmented note cites a supposed Procourt-Oulant link with terms Sacrifices were in vain and mentions a Domme figure, indicating disputed motives and unclear authorities. The unreadable text hints at a legal or political dispute without clear names or dates.
Japan joins the Allied naval effort with a force arriving at Marseilles to combat German submarines. British gains press toward Queant as German defenses collapse along the Drocourt-Queant line. The Allied cabinet convenes in Spain while Red Cross aid expands in England.
Madrid authorities hold an extraordinary cabinet meeting after news of the Patricio sinking. They remained reserved on outcomes but are expected to dispatch another strongly worded note to Germany.
The first of six fully creonized and equipped hospital units sent by the American Red Cross has arrived in England. It is the first unit officially announced by the United States to carry the American flag to European battlefields.
Washington May 18. After the army bill passed both houses it was sent to President Wilson. The Senate adopted an amendment to end selective conscription four months after the war ends, contingent on House approval and the president’s signature.
Rome reports the Italian offensive on the Kutian front captured more than six thousand Avsetto-Hussarian prisoners. Official announcement confirms the large prisoner haul amid ongoing operations in the region.
London May 18 Influential representations reach the food ministry over brewing restrictions likely to hinder exporting cereals from America. Kennedy Jones director of food economy told the Associated Press the problem stems from beer consumption perceptions and calls for steps in food economics.
A wartime policy debate weighs halting beer brewing to free barley for bread. Scientific opinion notes beer provides food value and that most malt cannot be mixed into flour without causing palatability issues. If beer stops, workers would need transition time and bread intake could rise, reducing overall bread savings.
The Middle States Intercollegiate Athletic Association holds its annual track and field championships in South Bethlehem tomorrow at Lehigh University. Despite some members halting athletics, schools like New York University Swarthmore Dickinson Lafayette and others plan strong showings for top honors.
President Wilson announces James M. Cathcart is nominated to be the collector of internal revenue for the district of Florida in Washington on May 18. The appointment moves forward in the federal tax agency.
Engineers and tool builders in Cincinnati prepare for a joint convention of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Machine Tool Builders Association. The sessions start Monday and continue for several days, highlighting the role of engineers in national preparedness.
Associated Press reports that all state national guard organizations will be called into federal service between July 15 and August 5. Governors may recruit to full strength with Florida Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Texas assembling August 5. Incorporation into US armies ends their militia status during war as equipment readiness and cantonment staffing determine move dates.
Washington May 18 The proceeds of the Liberty Loan to be deposited in qualified depositories and banks and trust companies will forward subscriptions of at least 100000. Where possible other institutions forwarding real amounts of subscriptions will be treated similarly later. The government will receive 2 percent interest.
Petrograd reports the formation of a new cabinet that includes six socialists among its members. The development marks a shift in the government composition during May.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam cites The Hague rumor of a Russia Central Powers truce driven by political shifts in Petrograd. The rumor is noted as of German origin.
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