Theatres Win Fight Against Tax Increase
New York Tribone Washington Hrean reports that theatre tax protests delay revenue bill action. The final compromise sets a 10 percent admission tax for theatres, 16 percent for cabarets, and 16 percent for club dues with added taxes on price surcharges. Religious and charitable entertainments are exempt. Excess profits provisions await final agreement as Treasury staff draft compromise paragraphs.
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Tax Victory Declared By Theatre Managers
The United Theatre Managers' Protective Association hailed the rescinding of a 20 percent theatre tax as a real achievement. They praised Washington action and noted broad protest from patrons, merchants, chambers of commerce, and cultural groups nationwide, urging continued support for theatre interests.
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10 000 Draft Slackers Here To Be Rounded Up
New York City shelters 10,000 draft evaders despite raids and board checks. Captain David Asch announced plans to arrest them and enforce penalties as if the draft law were active. A list of names was turned over to the U.S. Attorney, and evaders are to be treated as violators of the military and civil law.
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Conscientious Objectors Freed By Baker's Order
Washington January 22 The Baker order frees M4 conscientious objectors from Fort Leavenworth Kansas marking their honorable restoration to duty and immediate discharge from the army The two groups include a furlough commendation group of thirty and a second group found insincere by the board of inquiry Both groups receive discharge on a special form noting the objector did no military duty and refused to wear the uniform The War Department aims to return suitable conscientious objectors to civil life promptly but keeps those found insincere under sentence
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Two Hundred Wounded Return From Overseas
Two hundred of Manhattan's old 12th 23d 47th and 1st regiments from the 27th Division came home aboard two naval transports landing 400 troops in Hoboken and Manhattan. The returning soldiers spoke of sacrifices and pride, one man sharing a story of injuries and valor while others recalled marching down Fifth Avenue. The Cratic brought home 44 officers and 1,567 men of the 55th Coast Artillery under Colonel John Le Roberts, many former Massachusetts National Guardsmen who served in the Argonne.
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Americans Win 16 Below Zero Battle on Archangel Front
Archangel area reports say Bolshevik shelling of Americand Russian lines at Ust Padenga near the Wan River thirty miles south of Shenkursk. American and Russian positions held after a heavy bombardment with infantry attacks repulsed. Weather saps troops as 16 degrees below zero test endurance. Allied air and artillery counterattacks continued.
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Krupp Plant at Essen Begins Working for U S
Krupp plant at Essen started work for the United States yesterday making parts for seventy two incomplete cannons rejected by American authorities. The German Commission at Coblenz reported eighty cannons shipped to replace failed big guns. Total heavy artillery allotted to the Americans reaches 152 guns.
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Terms For Russia In ARIS Deal Four Indispensable Conditions
A joint commission of Associated Powers will demand four conditions for any adjustment with Russia. These include peace at all points, removal of all economic barriers between factional zones and the outside world, general elections on a representative base, and an adequate arrangement for debt payments.
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Berlin White Guard Surprises Paris in Postwar Tension
Berlin faces a White Guard surge as the Soldiers' Council debates suppressing Spartacist forces. Molkenbuhr accuses the regime of arming a stronger loyalist force while Mechols defends the White Guard as an honored title. Paris weighs Wilson's peace conference stance and press access limits amid the push for a new world order.
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Cessation of Hostilities Demanded Near Constantinople
A call for a ceasefire preceding a proposed conference concentrates on the island near Constantinople. The move seeks to curb fighting and build groundwork for negotiations between involved parties. Officials stress stability and a peaceful path forward.
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Russians Urged to Unite Factions for Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports the allied powers under President Wilson propose a February 15 meeting of all Russian factions including the Bolshevists at Princes Islands to discuss Russia’s future. Pershing and a joint Russian commission are slated to participate. aims emphasize aiding Russia without outside interference and restoring order.
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