Senate panel backs two billion war tax plan
The Senate Finance Committee reported a revised wartime tax bill aiming to raise about 2.006 billion dollars through income, war profits, liquor and tobacco taxes. It would expand the war profits levy, extend taxes to individuals in trade or business, and increase corporate taxes while preserving some house provisions on mailing rates and publisher income.
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Associated Press
Washington
DP. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Senate Committee
Simmons
la Foltette
Gore
Thomas
Germany
Dusiness
America Makes Rapid Progress In War Moves
United Press reports in Washington that in August the United States entered its eighth month of war. The army grows with 109000 National Guardsmen ready for southern training and 3000 to 4000 short of the full regular quota. The American Expeditionary Force heads for trench service while destroyers patrol U boat zones. The nation mobilizes 10 million youths, seizes 91 German ships for repair and service, appropriates 7.9 billion dollars, funds shipping and airship construction, loans 3 billion to allies, sends missions to Russia and France, builds 32 camps, imposes food embargo, advances food conservation, and grants 100 million to the Red Cross plus 3 million to the MGEA.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
America
Aboant
Tampa
Anguat 15
Pershing
Russia
France
Bergan
Germany
American Red Cross
M. Ge. A
Antidraft actions prompt federal review in several states
Attorney General Gregory began review of antidraft demonstrations in Oklahoma and North Carolina after district reports. US officials await fuller details while studying the situation. In Muskogee a prosecutor said ten defendants will face treason charges with possible death penalty. Holdenville reports a posse rescue operation and arrests connected to the Working Class Union.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Gregory
Oklahoma
North Carolina
South
Muskogee
Okla
United States
W. P. McGinnis
Otahoma
McGinnis
Holdenville
Working Clans Union
Fossemen
Sagakwa
Seminole County
Pracherr
United Press
Oklo
Imprudent Milwaukee driver faces arrest and crash
In Imperfect Day Milwaukee motorist L H H Brown of Wrupun was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred Shupe for speeding on Fond du Lac road after claiming a 35 mph limit. He posted 35 for his appearance, was released, then collided with a streetcar at Thirty second and Viet Streets injuring himself and two companions Mrs Henry Niver and another.
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Milwaukee
Wis
L. HH. Brown
Wrupun
Fred Shupe
Fond du Lac
Waupin
Thirty-second
Viet
Henry Niver
Baltimore Case Announces National Commission Meeting
United Press reports New York August 1 1911 chairman of the National Baseball Commission Harry Hempann announced the commission would meet to discuss the Baltimore Federal League club and its status amid business concerns and organized baseball arrangements.
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United Press
New York
Augusiarry Heermann
National Base
National Commission
Tootork
Gulf
Baltimore
Federal League
German Assault Fails to Move British From Position
Berlin reports German attacks east and west of Ypres Menin road and near Hollebek failed to disrupt British lines. French fronts saw limited action. Paris notes French guns coped with German pressure. Russia’s cabinet reshaped under Kerensky. China moves toward war declaration against Germany. Berlin also claims twenty five British tanks destroyed near German positions, while Canadians consolidate gains along a fresh front south of the Lys.
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Kerensky
Russia
China
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Feng-Kua-Chang
Peking
Atate
Berlin
Ypres-Menin Road
Lys
Romer
Julian Front
Deskemaln
Mount Granada
Felin
Blount Ramban
Alfred Zimmermann
Richard von Kuehlmann
Turkey
Holland
Wns
Great Britain
London
PreaMenin Road
Othe River Lys
Gelstan
Staf
Mhlied Presa
Lens
Belgium
Paris
Bel
Klum Unchanged as War Office Reports
War office says Klum remained unchanged. German defenders south of Baville and Avocourt Wood in Alsace were broken by artillery. Italians push forward near Rome and Aup. Front reports describe renewed fighting around Mount Reintan as Austrians attempt to gain Thilke positions but are repelled.
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Proagj Parla
Solay Farm
Boville
Avereurtwand
Bn Alara
Klum
War Office
Baville
Avocourt Wood
Alsace
Rome
Boo Taylor
Julian
Horssonmaln
Mount Reintan
U-Boat Sighting Near Harbor Prompts Net Drop
Reports from New York indicate a submarine sighting off the harbor mouth yesterday with the harbor net lowered to protect the entrance. The gate was closed until 6 AM and reopened, as authorities investigate the periscope sighting reported by a merchant ship master.
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New York
Harber
Washington
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Hasey
Copenhagen
Boe
Ausard
Berlin
Tapan
Tolyn
Ang
Admiralty
Japan
Mediterranean
Wweam
Probe on Flour Prices by Federal Investigators
Federal investigators arrived in Minneapolis to probe the cost of flour amid plans to coordinate uniform actions among eight midwestern states. The inquiry, led by Levy Mayer and Dr. B O Merchant, will include talks with local grain dealers and chamber officials, with field work beginning tomorrow.
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Friderat Bolly Ta Biart
Winnenporte
Amarrow
Prean Fe Chirag
Ang
Te Anolgatite Radwell of
Défense
Miorts
Levy Mayer
Committee On Law and Registation
Middle Western
Jnrcien Whie
Missouri
Rennekys
Loa
Feonsin
Michigan
Tribats
Minneapalis
de Lommatonien
Vommetes
Wmdd
Chamber of Commerce
Tn Legin
More Credit for Italy in Allied War Effort
A brief Allied credits update reports the United States grants additional credit to Italy as part of wartime support. The announcement comes from the War Department as part of ongoing European aid measures.
Six Jails Are Filled by Anti-Draft Advocates
Federal officials report arrests and detentions across south central Oklahoma as anti draft rioters clash with authorities. Sixty informations charging conspiracy against the government under draft regulations were prepared. In Hughes and nearby counties, prisoners from protests were moved to the state penitentiary for safekeeping while sheriffs and citizen posses patrol roads and deter further jail deliveries.
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Apsoriatad Press
Tiddencitle
Okla
Digitual
Geath
Rhenhomna
Fig
Oklahoma
United States
Fauceil
Holdenville
Otte
Ghlahotia
Cneven
Jolin
Aemied Neurrtin
Atresia
John
Hughes County
M Alester
Seetan O
Va Amith
Aaghen
Bers
Heavy Rain in Kansas Affecting City and Events
Reports describe heavy rainfall in Kansas City and surrounding areas causing party plans and public events to adjust. Weather disruptions include delays and related safety concerns as authorities monitor flood risk and road conditions.
Canadian medals boost in Rio program noted in report
A terse dispatch from New York records Canada collecting another batch of gold medals in a Rio program as the Associated Press notes the awards arriving today. The report highlights a second medal tally week with 36,000,000 in receipts and mentions Philadelphia as a processing point.
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Rv Associatad Prana
New York
West Aeround
Heposstad
Philadelphia
One Man Power Feared By Reed In Food Sill Fight
A United Press report from Washington depicts Senate debate over the food conference report and alleged lobby influence. President Wilson's policies and Reed and other figures are cited, with calls for restraint and warnings about government spending.
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Reed
R. United Preas
Washington, D. T
Aum
Congress
Herbart
Moorer
Honitor Reed
Khatouri
Charend
Sanate Lind
Washington
Kerd
Fram
Wit- Leon
Truntees
Workington
D.C
Benatar Reed
Mbanart
Maninstere
Adminvtierenilan
Inited Prep Milpatrkee War and Saloon Closing Pitch
A garbled report discusses a governor or Ravernor figure debating a broad plan to close saloons on Sunday. The text mentions dry referendum rhetoric and a rally or meeting focused on restricting alcohol sales, with emphasis on a statewide or regional action.
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Suniias
Allies Decide On New Map After The War
Washington Aug 8 The allies reach full agreement on postwar European borders and national states. A sketch shows proposed changes from Alsace Lorraine to Constantinople and the Balkans, with Italy's Trent and Trieste adjusted and Austria-Hungary split into separate states. Germany’s African colonies would remain under German control, and new borders aim to reflect nationality.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Europe
Germany
Bagdad
Teuton Aliuniation
Vane Isles
Breigham
France
Alsace
Lorraing
Constantinople
Italy
Trent
Trieste
Adrivdla
Crato
Bohemia
Poland
Russia
Austria- Thangaty
Bose
America
War Declaration Near as China Cabinet Backed Action
Peking reports the Chinese cabinet approved an avowed declaration of war amid talks with entente powers. A meeting in Shanghai and plans for a wartime government are noted, with leaders debating control, appointments, and suppressing southern military factions.
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Associated Press
Peking
Fen Kwo-hang
Chiles
Aleclara Wat Jolt
Chin
Ching
Xo Te Jayn
Austria-Hungary
Turn Chi-Joi
Fnsist
Feng Kro-Chang
Hl V Turn-Hung
Panton
Teng Kwu-Chang
Fragmentary draft draft exemption figures emerge amid wartime policy
A jumble of OCR text notes changes in exemption and draft rules during wartime. It mentions Daniel Sadler, Germany, and Chicago, with references to selective service and who will serve, but the passage is garbled and leaves many details unclear.
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Clevalin A
Artion Tikken
Daniel Sadler
Germany
Cheng
Ang
Chicago
Four Wisconsin prisoners held after jail break attempt
Mrewine of Solilocs to Captain Re avits in their arrest reports four men from Hatters club attempted a French leave during a Wisconsin event. They were detained Saturday night and held in lockup, then moved to Camp Deadas under sergeant Hrarmaweer on Monday.
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Mrewine
Solilocs
Reavits
Felon
Wis
Hefe Owerry
Gov, Phil will go to review student affairs report
Fort Sheridan announces governors from Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan invite review of student affairs next Friday. Officials say that exemptions do not reduce attendance or affect the exemption report to the board.
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Assnciatad Prema
Fort Sheridaty
Atef- Shwae
Iiinoia
W Wiscanain
Michigan Hive
Crapo
Roads and Brotherhoods Mediate Southern Pacific Dispute
In San Francisco California four brotherhoods and the United Brotherhood of Railway Workers confer to end the Southern Pacific strike. Mediation aims to limit arbitration and settle the Threuvenedk dispute with mediators expected to report by Thursday or Friday.
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United Frend
Francisco
Cal
Willie
United States
Shakeup in German cabinet reported in Berlin
Five ministers of state resign including Foreign Secretary Zimmermann and four secretaries of state. Richard von Kühlmann appointed secretary for foreign affairs. others reshuffled to new posts as Geddes and Hermann von Loewe are mentioned amid broader cabinet changes.
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Associated Prana
Berlin
London
Ofavik
Zimmermach
Tete
Lentzegna
von Lochell
Richard von Kuehlmann
Clerman
Turkey
Zimmermann
Beselar
von Tratt Zu Sote
von Schorlemer
Lentze
Here von Loewell
Imperial
Ministry of State
Vendrat von Gravenitz
Arnold Wabnachatte
Ministry of Aconumica
Ministry of the Interior
Herr Waldram
Cologne
Interior
Herr Bohwandoer
Strasaburg
Pater Spahr
Jeader
Cathoic Party
Drews
Intraction
Schmide
Agriculture
Easen- Hiartruthel
Finantes
Herta
Prosecution Demanded for Draft Resisters in San Francisco
A call was made by John L. McLahan for the prosecution of Attorney Dan O'Connell and John Murphy and Thomas Carey for alleged evasion of the draft. O'Connell allegedly prepared statements framing the war as aggression by England and contrary to the constitution. In Chicago, an attempted break‑in on exemption board No. 28 aimed to steal draft records and harass the government.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Dan O'Connell
John Murphy
Thomas Carey
Drafe Eligihien
United States
Preston Today
John L. McLah
Cirey
Murphy
O'Connell
England
Chicago
Exemption Board No
Reginald H. Weller Returns from France to Urge Draft
Reginald H. Weller son of Fond du Lac bishop Reginald H. Weller arrived home from France where he has served as Red Cross worker and newspaper correspondent. He says France expects America to join the war and witnessed Pershing’s troops arrival. the Franco-American morale boost is described as tremendous. He plans to register for the draft immediately.
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United Press
Fond du Lac
Wis
Reginald HH. Weller
Reginald H. Weller
Snd
Harvard
France
Weller
Europa
Red Cross
America
I Parmse
Pershing
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