Opposition Attacks Luxury Tax Repeal In Congress
In Washington May 31 opposition mounts against repealing the luxury tax under the War Revenue bill. Representatives Cannon Thomas and Sims lead the attack while Fordney and others defend repeal saying it would relieve consumption taxes and shift excess profits taxes to stockholders. Debate highlights policy, war finance, and potential revenue loss of about 85 million dollars.
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Navy
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President backs Boy Scout drive across United States
President Wilson issues a proclamation urging a national Boy Scout Week from June 8 to Flag Day June 14 to enroll 1 million associates and expand the program. He highlights patriotism citizenship training and the Scouts role in war effort and calls for church school and civic support to broaden membership.
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Boy Scout Campaign Promotes Nation Building Drive
A war era drive in New York promotes Boy Scout work and boyhood education. The committee, led by Edwards and Davison, aims to recruit 300000 members with support from the American Defense Society. Borough chairmen coordinate church, school and community involvement to boost associate memberships nationwide.
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American Defense Society
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Richard M. Hurd
Witing G Ggenheim
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Ethridge
Lyle E. Mahan
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Bradley A. Fiske
J. Raymond Tiffany
Robert Appleton
H. D. Craig
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Manhattan
Harry de Mott
Brooklyn
Clarence M. Lowes
Queens
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Richmond
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Howard Chandler Christy Divorced From May Belle Christy
Artist Howard Chandler Christy won a decree of divorce from May Belle Christy in a brief Common Pleas Court hearing in Zanesville Ohio. The action was finalized on May 51.
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Howard Chandler Christy
Maybelle Christy
Common Pleas Court
Press Oil Investigation Targets Stock Swindles in Chicago Firms
Assistant District Attorney Cook announced evidence and an information on alley swindles in oil stock sales and worthless stock promotions to be presented to the Grand Jury this week. The Bureau of Commerce Frauds, led by Kilroe and Dooling, opened an inquiry into Black Diamond Oil Company based on two women's complaints of losses and failed recovery. The firm previously claimed an office on Broadway. a second address in Chicago was listed. Most investors were women claiming depleted savings. Blackmer Company reportedly claims Padre Island in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Dooling
Black Diamond Company
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Chicago
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Joadenen
Bureau of Commercia Frauds
Blackmer Company
Padre Island
Gulf of Mexico
Delay Bolshevism Inquiry Postponed to Summer
The Bolshevism investigation committee announced it will delay its hearings, citing insufficient time to finish this week. Attorney General Charles D. Newton said more information is being reviewed before calling witnesses, with most public hearings planned in the summer at City Hall.
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