New War Tax Bill Aims Rigid Economy Across Nation
Washington proposals from the Treasury for a sweeping war revenue plan aim to raise eight billion dollars by taxing luxuries and services, with broad measures including higher duties on liquor tobacco autos legal fees and various consumer goods while stressing the need to spread the burden evenly among Americans.
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Kaiser’s Last Challenge and German Policy Crisis
J W T Mason United Press analysis argues Kaiser's circle faces upheaval as von Hindenburg Ludendorff and von Kühlmann oppose America. It foresees military dictatorship, attempted peace talks, and rising taxes including motion picture levies as Germany risks autocratic collapse amid global conflict.
Anti German Turk Opinion Sees Sultan Sympathetic to Allies
Salih Beh Gourdji, ex-head of the Ottoman Telegraphic Agency and now in exile, says the sultan Mohammed VI Vahid Ed-dine shows sympathy to the Allies and would not blindly follow the CUP. He asserts the sultan is the most anti German Turk in the empire, based on 1914 impressions and current behavior.
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Ottoman Telegraphic Agency
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Notice of Appeal by Non-Partisan League Members
Joseph Gilbert L W Martin and N S Randall, leaders of the non partisan league, filed a notice of appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court after convictions for making disloyal remarks aiming to discourage enlistments. Townley faced a separate indictment for circulating disloyal literature. district court denial was overturned by the state supreme court ruling the literature not seditious.
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Berlin Ration Provisions Reported by Associated Press
Amsterdam reports Berlin weekly rations for a person: bread and sourdough four pounds, butter and margarine two and a half ounces, potatoes seven pounds, meat four and a half ounces, bones one and three fourth ounces, sausage one and three fourth ounces, sum six ounces. Each person receives one egg per month. Milk is provided for children under six and for invalids.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Washington Wilson talk on aid for Russia at White House
Washington reports say Madame Maria Botekhurova, a Russian colonel and former commander of the death battalion, met with President Wilson in the White House with an interpreter. Government notes Russia’s rapid changes complicate military aid decisions while economic aid plans move forward.
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Washington, D. C
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France
Belgium
Desertions Rise From Bulgar Army Front
London reports via The Times correspondent that desertions from the Bulgarian army on the Macedonian front are increasing greatly. Deserters blame unbearable Bulgaria conditions and lost hope of victory as the cause for leaving the army.
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Mob awaits minister in Napoleon after flag trampling incident
Rev. EB. Peters was besieged by a mob of over 200 near West Hope, O as he was driven away after reportedly trampling an American flag. The Minister, pursued by League of American Patriots members, was carried toward Napoleon fifteen miles away where a crowd awaited his arrival.
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League of American Patriots
Royalty Arrives in England for Jubilee Events
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium flew into England last Saturday to attend the silver anniversary of King George and Queen Mary, and it was learned today.
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London
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Belgium
England
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Hoover says price fixing won’t end profiteering
United Press reports Food Administrator Hoover tells Senator Simmons that government price fixing cannot eradicate profiteering. He argues taxes alone cannot return money to the public and defends continued price controls amid shortages, citing sugar as a key example of potential profiteering without regulation.
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Food Administration
Democrats At Milwaukee Nominate Early for Governor
At the Milwaukee state Democratic convention the La Crosse delegation backed John F. Doherty for governor while Fulrick Martin of Green Bay was named chair of the resolutions committee. The Ninth district caucus planned a later candidate for Congress against Classon, with Patrick Martin and Henry Mochlenpach among possible governor contenders. The Sixth district will name a candidate at Oshkosh on July 19, after morning and afternoon efforts to unite district delegates.
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John F. Doherty
Fulrick Martin
Green Bay
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Green Bow
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Clinton
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Harry Truesdale
Berlin
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Malone
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Manitowse
George Hilton
Ouhkosh
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Fond du Lac
Sunday Operated Upon in Rochester Hernia Case
Rochester Minn Bill Sunday underwent a minor hernia operation at the Maso canitarium today. The procedure was routine and successful with no complications reported.
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Rochester, Minn
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Maso Canitarium
Stephenson Nepew to Overseas for YMCA Work
Reuben YH Stephenson nephew of the late U S senator Isaac Stephenson left Marinette on Tuesday for overseas service with the YMCA. He is the fourth Marinette man to depart for this mission and carry on the same YMCA work.
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United States
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Marinette
Rumely's Mystery Bail and German Propaganda Fund
New York reports the grand jury examining Edward J Rumely and his purchase of the New York Morning Mall as part of a probe into a rumored 20 million dollar German fund used for propaganda. Liberty bonds totaling 3500 were delivered by his attorney and kept secret, while Washington hints at additional arrests tied to The Mail and the German church fund influence operations.
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Displeased Austria Over German Troop Sendings
Austrian leadership balked at accepting General Offa von Below as chief of staff for the Hallean front after Germany refused to send twelve German officers with him. The claim, from Epper via a Swiss source, notes Austria’s temporary mood to seek revenge for a recent defeat by Italy.
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Governor's Son Enlists in Navy for Great Lakes Training
Cyrus Philipp, son of Gov. EE Philipp and a University of Wisconsin junior, has enlisted in the navy. He will depart soon for Great Lakes, Michigan, to begin training after completing the officers' courts at Fort Sheridan.
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Those most guilty of prolonging the war
Theodore Walff writes in The Berlin ageblatt that those who welcomed America’s entry with relief and who made bold prophecies are the most guilty. The piece criticizes confident forecasts and notes a boy’s loud Fourth of July noise as a symbol of reckless bravado. Some men lack courage without liquor.
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U boats back near Virginia in late night attack
A German U boat attacked the American liner Inez off Cape Henry near Virginia. About 85 passengers and crew of 800 tons were aboard the unarmed ship when a torpedo struck after a warning volley, with a second near the stern. The submarine remained unseen and the liner zigzagged through the night. Wireless warnings reached the captain early the next morning, prompting course changes. The incident marks a shift from northern to southern submarine activity near the U.S. coast.
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Albanian Advance Report Amid War Frontline Moves
The war office announced renewed Albanian advances by Ottoman era troops, claiming forces west of the lower Semen and toward Tomorla valley, while German efforts near Villeretoneaux and Bretonneux were repelled by the British near the Ancre. Allied lines held, with British troops extending to trenches west of Morris and advancing about 250 yards along a 1,200 yard front.
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Kuolt Endorsed by Wisconsin Bankers Association
The Wisconsin Bankers Association endorsed A. E. Kuolt for reappointment, with Kuolt’s term expired. Officers elected include President D. Perry of First National Bank, Vice President W. Driesent, Treasurer WAY Blackburne, and Executive Council members CLEL Babcock, Gator Sue perlar, and Taddme Milwauke. The group plans a united front in Washington to back the currency bill proposal that offers no guarantee of bank deposits.
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Finns orders expulsion of Jews from the country
Reports reaching the Jewish press bureau say the Finnish government has ordered all Jews expelled from Finland by September 30. Jewish leaders have appealed to the world for assistance as the deadline nears.
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Stockholm
Finland
Enemy Covets Lost Heights in World War I Update
The report notes German efforts to recapture high ground east of Amiens north of Villers Bretonneux, with heavy artillery across eight miles from Villers Bretonneux to the Ancre. British gains near Merelbeke improve lines around Nieuport Wood and the Aluvebroek railway junction. French artillery duels north of Montdidier and in the Longpont area accompany limited American sector activity near Cantigny.
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Von Hintze Named German Foreign Minister Successor
A Swiss dispatch reports Germany will replace von Kuehlmann with von Hintze as foreign minister. The move is seen as a Pan-German victory, with observers noting advisers like von Tirpitz and Schroeder backing the change. London debates whether the shift alters Germany’s conquest aims or keeps the military party in control.
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Wisconsin Bankers Association Elects J Perry President
J Perry of Mond Dua Tac was chosen as president of the Wisconsin Bankers Association at the annual convention closings. Resolutions opposed guaranteed deposit insurance in any form and endorsed the federal reserve banking system while urging state banks to join. They favored using funds to develop Upper Wisconsin and strong government support during the war crisis.
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Wisconsin
Honor for Mitchel closes exchange in tribute
New York cotton exchange votes to close from 11 until noon tomorrow as a mark of respect for Major Mitchel. The managers completed the action at today’s meeting and announced the observance across exchange rooms and related offices.
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Senate Talks of Telegraph War Powers Debate
Washington reports in the Senate discussions on a House resolution authorizing presidential control of telegraph, telephone, cable and radio services during the war. Western Union employees oppose government operation while opponents push delays and scrutinize postmaster censorship powers and wartime controls.
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Penrose Point of Order Halts Prohibition Amendment
The Senate gridlocked over a wartime emergency food production bill as Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania pressed a point of order that the prohibition amendment attached to the $11,000,000 emergency fund is general legislation and not germane to an appropriation measure. Senator Jones of Washington argued the amendment aims to boost food production for the war.
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Finland seeks food as Mannerheim presses for aid
Stockholm general Mannerheim, commander of Finkturf, met American Minister Morris and urged free food shipments to Finland. Morris replied allies would help only after German influence and troops were removed.
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Weathering Hints in July Foretells Warm Midweek
Fragmentary forecast notes indicate a July spell with rising temperatures and possible heat. Vague mentions of daily highs near the century mark and improving humidity are recorded alongside partial references to air patterns.
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