17 May 1917
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports the war revenue bill, the nation’s largest, aims to raise about $1.8 billion for war expenses. It lowers income exemptions to $1,000 for singles and $2,000 for married, and raises surtaxes across income levels while extending taxes to inheritances, amusements, tobacco, alcohol, and transport.
The article lists items subject to new war revenue taxes including stock exchanges transactions, bonds, deeds, life insurance, marine and fire premiums, freight, tickets, rail seats, express rates, vehicles, utilities, and cosmetics. It shows percent charges and per unit fees for various categories and notes rates vary by item. The list targets broad consumer and commercial transactions under the act.
Hull House in Chicago begun in September 1889 by two women with broad support. It provided lectures, discussions, unions, arts and crafts, music, theater, gym, clubs, a cafe, and a day nursery led by Jane Addams born in Cedarville in 1860.
National Geographic notes Tran Sylvanian salt mines produce large output with Marosalvar mines yielding about a hundred million pounds annually. In the Tordo mine the Joseph Gallery reproduces a voice echo sixty times? No, sixteen times, as heard in that chamber.
A quotation argues that open plumbing, if not an American invention, should be and that future U S shields should credit both the tile bathroom and the telephone instrument for shared glory.
A Philadelphia teacher asked her class how many kinds of poetry exist. A quick pupil replied three, naming lyric, dramatic, and epidemic, sparking a witty exchange in the classroom.
President Wilson hosts an 80 member White House conference to press a $1 billion shipbuilding plan to counter the submarine threat. The package would empower the president to commandeer shipyards steel and distribution with a $500 million immediate appropriation and the rest as needed. In attendance are Senate leaders and party heads plus debate over Roosevelt’s France division and an espionage bill as action edges toward the navy army deficiency bill. The Shipping Board also names David L. Ewing traffic director for the emergency ship program under General Goethals.
Washington May 11 The war revenue bill in the house adds a consumption tax on coffee and tea. Coffee taxed 1 cent per pound on the visible U S supply as of May 10 1917 and ten 2 cents per pound on tea. Exempts only retailer stocks on hand and private individuals. Unanimous committee vote placed the amendment.
An American Line steamship bound for New York reported firing six shots at a German submarine off the Ireland coast on May 2. The U-boat submerged immediately after the first shot and did not reappear. no effect could be confirmed. The periscope was sighted at 6 p.m. and the ship sped away on its voyage.
In Appleton Wisconsin on May 11 a meeting at city hall allocated 110 city lots for cultivation. Residents will grow produce to reduce summer living costs.
President Wilson nominates William Maxwell of Colorado for receiver of public moneys at Denver and Harry J. Kelly of Montana for register of land office at Lewistown Montana. May 11 report from Washington notes the two appointments.
Charleston May 10. The state council of defense said it will urge the legislature to enact a law forcing all men from sixteen to sixty to work. The announcement signals a broad mobilization effort during wartime.
Mob of 500 demands execution as Eli Fersons, accused of attacking and beheading 15 year old Antoinette Rap pal, is moved to the state penitentiary for safety.
General Joffre and M Viviani ride a special French mission train that derailed in Illinois between Arcola and Filson. Several aboard suffered minor injuries. none grave. Secret service probes the incident as the party had just laid a wreath at Lincoln's tomb in Springfield.
Chicago May 9 report says households face higher cleaning costs as retailers announce a 20 percent rise approved by manufacturers. Officials cite materials costs up 80 percent from last year with five cent laundry soap rising to six cents and higher prices for fancy toilet soaps.
Chicago May 9 First Vice President G T Slade of the Northern Pacific railway has ordered that all the small parks along the line be converted into gardens for potatoes and other vegetables. The company aims to set a good example and will raise substantial food in plots as attractive as flower beds.
The United States Steel Corporation announced on Tuesday the largest single subscription to the Liberty loan for France. The total amount will reach 25 million dollars, marking a major wartime financing milestone.
Madrid reports the Spanish government has assumed control of paper sales as shortages bite. Only enough paper remains for all uses to last through July, according to officials in Madrid and dispatches from Buenos Aires.
New York May 9 Every citizen of the United States is asked by the National School Camp association to salute the flag at noon on Memorial Day and stand motionless with bared head for one minute.
Washington on May 9 reported the government will send Great Britain one hundred million dollars to meet needs in May. A second installment of twenty five million dollars was transferred to the British embassy.
Paris reports the French have secured most of the Chemin des Dames ridge after a northeast push near Soissons. About 6100 prisoners are counted, including 150 officers, as consolidation strengthens an 18 mile front. London adds the British hold their breach in the Hindenburg line at Bullecourt despite renewed German attacks.
In New York on May 8 the inventor claims a new device will end submarine danger. William L. Saunders cautions it is personal opinion not official. An inventor reports a design for aggressive anti submarine warfare, accepted by Washington, tested by the British admiralty, with promising results.
Washington May 10 joint war conferees discuss sending up to 100000 German prisoners from France and Britain to the United States as farm laborers to ease Allied food shortages. The plan includes opening 1,000,000 Northwest acres and using seized German ships to transport prisoners and cargo. First prisoners could arrive within 20 days.
Washington reports May wheat rose to $38 a bushel on the Chicago board of trade the highest on record as the Agriculture Department forecast a winter wheat yield of 366 million bushels the smallest in 13 years. Other world crops also show weakness while U S conditions are described as generally favorable.
The War Department announced orders for nine regiments of engineers to be raised for duty on communications lines in France at the earliest moment. Recruiting points listed include New York City, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
Brig. Gen. Richard Loder U.S.A. retired died in the Norfolk naval hospital at age eighty five. Born in New York City he will be buried at West Point with a military funeral.
Two armed men stopped at the Illinois Toolworks office in Chicago on May 11 and robbed company officials of 5700 dollars before escaping in an automobile. They were captured later.
Greek steamship Parthenon sailing from New York April 14 to Havre was torpedoed and sunk by a German U boat. Loss estimated at four million dollars for ship and cargo. Dispatch received confirms the disaster and historic wartime danger at sea.
George Dock of St. Louis received the war cross for difficult and dangerous work removing wounded soldiers under heavy bombardment while serving in the American ambulance corps during the war.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports to food agencies and the council of national defense that despite possible wheat shortages from bad weather, gains in corn oats and barley will sufficiently cover global needs.
Each applicant rejected for navy or marines will receive a button reading I tried. Businessmen fail to take examinations in the officers reserve corps.
Commander Bryan of the second naval district reports the Sebastian steamship crew was saved after a fire broke out off Nantucket Shoals lightship. They were taken off by another vessel and rescued safely.
Nebraska Governor Neville names a committee to hold a series of food conservation meetings in Omaha from May 22 to 25. The plan aims to mobilize all resources for increased production and supply.
The entire Jewish population of Jaffa about eight thousand people from many nationalities were forced by the Turks on April 1 to evacuate their homes and flee the city.
The Nowa division of the National Council of Defense met at the Iowa state house with 21 members present. They discussed Governor Logan's plan to census state resources and approved a motion to conduct a state census of all men ages 18 to 60, alongside the federal census. The group adopted a state flag designed by D A R members featuring a shield, the state seal and a blue streamer with the motto Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain, Iowa.
Captain A. Leo Stevens of New York in charge of the aerial corps at Fort Omaha lands at Carlisle after being fired upon by farmers while observing from an army balloon. Stevens, with Captains Geiger and Jouett, says misidentified “Zeppelin” sightings lead to armed balloons and a 20 year penalty for balloon shooting.
The grand jury and county attorney indict ex press companies operating in Knoxville and Marion county over bootlegging. Prominent business men’ names are in the grand jury's hands and expected to be called in during proceedings. The list has not been made public.
Iowa county superintendents gathered for a statewide convention at Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Delegates from nearly every county attended programs in Gilchrist Hall led by State Superintendent Deyo e Professor Bishop and H W Foght with U S Bureau of Education support.
Otho Smith, a farmer near Altoona, woke to find $300 worth of wool missing from a wagon in his yard after shearing his sheep. Local detectives opened an investigation into the nighttime theft.
All 620 Ames female students study home nursing and join voluntary efforts in bee keeping auto and tractor operation canning first aid stock raising knitting sewing poultry farming and home gardening as part of a serious minded program.
Construction in Oskaloosa is halted as hod carriers mortar mixers and teamsters unions strike. Demands include 37.5 cents for hod carriers 40 cents for mortar mixers and 75 cents for teamsters with teams. Several large projects paused with settlement hoped.
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