Peace formula announced by Emperor Charles of Austria
Amsterdam May 31 Emperor Charles of Austria spoke to the Reichsrat presenting a vague peace formula promising internal reform and free development of nationalities within the empire. He urged cooperation with allies, hinted at peace with Russia, and pledged to respect the constitution while stressing unity and the effort to end the war through reason and reform. The speech drew enthusiastic reactions and was continued on page 6.
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Amsterdam
Charles of
Zita
Empire
Trent
Femis United
House of Deputies
Francis Joseph
Thone
Gorky exposes Bulgarian peace ruse in Berlin dispatch
Maxim Gorky in Petrograd prints Rizov’s secret three column dispatch from Berlin minister at the center of a bid for a separate peace. Rizov urges immediate armistice and a Russian constituent assembly while accusing Britain of militarism and claiming Russia need not honor allied treaties. He proposes Stockholm talks and invites Gorky to meet, threatening publication if ignored.
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Maxim Gorky
Germany
Rustia
Rizow
Wwe
Ruppia
Anya Rizov
Gorky
Stockholm
Corky
Alexei
Maray
RixOn
Cay
Taxing Tea Coffee Sugar and Cocoa Set at 80 Million
Senate Finance Committee trims a large wax tax bill and drafts a measure to raise about 1.59 billion next week. New revenues include a 1 cent parcel post and express package tax, water transport taxes, excise taxes on sugar coffee tea and cocoa, and repealing wartime munition taxes. Aims to equalize radio messages and transport taxes while debating household impact and possible votes on inheritance and income tax changes.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Encom
Keimelng
Frisco publishers identify crooked medical ads says Older
Fremont Older of The Bulletin criticizes advertising as crooked and cites another failed medical column. The piece contrasts the 49ers rush with publishers in San Francisco and notes ongoing skepticism toward sensational ads.
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49Ers
San Francisco
Fremont Older
The
Bulletin
Samuel Adams Praises Fellow Publishers in Tribune Preview
Samuel Hopkins Adams compliments a gentleman and his fellow newspaper publishers in next Sunday's Tribune. The piece is said to be more interesting reading than Adams’s usual work. News dealers will reserve copies of The Sunday Tribune for June 3.
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Tribune
Adams
Sunday Tribune
House Defeats Press Gag Bill In Historic Vote
The House rejected a censorship measure 184 to 144 amid wartime strain. Lawmakers including Gard Gordon and Graham urged press freedom, arguing disclosure could aid the enemy while demonstrating loyalty to the nation and the armed forces.
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House
U S Begins Round Up Of Draft Fees In Nation
Federal authorities press a broad sweep against anti conscription activity and draft evasion. German born women face observation and possible scrutiny while men of draft age are pursued. arrests extend from New York to California with pacifists and agitators targeted and monitored.
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U. S
Hoarding of Food Would Be Felony Under Senate Plan
Washington May 21 Hoarding storage or destruction of food fuel or other life necessities to limit supply and affect prices would be a felony under an amendment to the first food bill adopted in the Senate today without a record vote. Senators protested the provision as drastic. attempts to modify it failed. Violation would carry six months to three years in prison. Farm held products are exempt. The House Agriculture committee discussed the second food bill in executive session with no amendments offered but many planned. Southwestern cattle growers led by Isaac Pryor pledged support to the bills and Herbert Hoover to head a food administration. The Chamber of Commerce likely to seek a referendum on the legislation.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Gard
Ohio
Conferrees
Gordon
Graham
Columbus
Kansas City
Topeka
Kan
Seattle
Wash
Department of Justice
Treson
Senate
Severs
Fall
Federal Trade Commission
Poindexter
House Committee On Agriculture
Herbert O' Peover
Food Administration
Nee Hoover
Isaac Pryor
San Antonio
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Hoover
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Wilson Buys Liberty Loan Bond
President Wilson joins Liberty Loan participants by subscribing for a $100 bond. He writes to Secretary McAdoo expressing satisfaction and a wish for its success. The item notes his personal subscription as part of the nationwide fundraising effort.
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Wilson
Washington
Wile
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Daniels Denies Winterhalter Will Get Mayo's Place
Washington May 31 Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy rejected a Trib report that Rear Admiral Winterhalter would replace Mayo as commander of the Atlantic fleet. He denounced doubters of loyalty among German-named officers as treasonous and said no change had been suggested. He cited loyal officers and refused to issue a formal statement, expressing indignation at such insinuations during wartime.
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Triince Marenst
Washington
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Trib
Winterhalter
Mayo
Atlantic
Daniels
Navy Department
Navy Register
Adzirat Mayo
Mr. Daniels
One Jag in Petrograd. Eighteen Months Jail Decree
In Petrograd on May 31 a government decree tightens alcohol rules. Drinking in public may lead to eighteen months in jail. Drunken robberies violent acts or other offences while intoxicated could bring six to eight years of penal servitude.
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Petrograd
Barnard Student and Two Colubmia Men Arrested for Plot
Barnard College senior Eleanor Wilson Parker and Columbia students Owen Cattell and Jet L. Phillips were arrested on conspiracy charges for plans to hinder registration for the selective draft. Bail of 1,500 each was posted by Dr. W. H. L. Dana to appear before U S Commissioner Hitchcock. The trio had publicly opposed the draft as unconstitutional and stated they acted within their rights.
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Eleanor Wilson Parker
Barnard College
Owen Cattell
Jet L. Phillips
Columbia
United States
W. H. L. Dana
Hitchcock
New York
Gregory
Ihs
Thay
Mins Parker
Fortram Samuel Idol Broadway
Jennings Bevan
Bryan
Min Parker
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