Tax on excess profits to swell war revenue
Washington June United Press reports that the senate finance committee plans taxes on excess profits including individuals and corporations to raise about 1.12 billion dollars with a 32 percent levy on war profits and various tax shifts. A $5,000 exemption stays, and the panel fixes subnormal capital stock rules. The food control bill faces firm debate as Congress weighs amendments and potential sub-bills with Hoover and Gore among leaders optimistic for passage within two weeks.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
America
la Follette
Senate
Congress
House
Gore
Fight Aginst
Herbert Hoover
New York
Lever
Agriculture Committee
Representative Cannon
Chamberlain
Agricultural Committee
Attorney Generals Department
Tedar
Hoover Hax
Death in Winneconne man Henry Marin after rheumatism stroke
Henry Marin of Winneconne Wisconsin died this morning after rheumatism complications led to a stroke that left him unconscious for days. Born in Germany February 18 1852 he was a retired merchant. He is survived by his wife one daughter and three sons. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Wis
Henry Marin
Germany
Heise
Marin
Treasury Secretary McAdoo Confined by Illness in June
In Washington on June 21, an attack of dizziness and acute illness forces Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo to remain in bed. The cabinet member, noted for his energetic involvement in the liberty loan campaign, is described as resting but in need of careful attention.
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Washinsion
D. C
Te ‘Treasury
NcAdoo
Red Cross Knight pledge poem heats patriotic 1917 note
In a June 16 1917 message from St Paul the speaker urges support for the Red Cross. The poem frames the Red Cross as noble and essential to aid soldiers, praising Americans for aiding in the field trenches seas and wounds while highlighting home front tasks of sewing fundraising and giving.
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Red Cross
America
Real Cross
St. Paul
Congress Run Coal Mines Advice From Wisconsin Council of Defense
Wisconsin council of defense urges Congress and the president to seize control of U S coal mines until prices fall. The resolution cites unjustified price levels and calls for intensified production and distribution plus price control to avert the crisis. Attorney General Owen led a probe of coal dealers after a secret session in Madison.
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State Council of Defense
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Congress
United States
Wiconsin Council
Owen
Cocchi Arrested in Italy in Ruth Cruger Murder Case
Alfredo Cocchi, sought by New York authorities for the murder of Ruth Cruger, 18, was arrested at Bologna by Italian police on a tip from the American ambassador. The Cruger family accuses New York police officials of mishandling the case, as leaders seek a police revamp. Cocchi’s arrest confirmation was not yet received from Italy.
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Barcelona
United Press
Rome
Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Triel
Ruth Cruger
Bologna
Cocchi
Ambassador Page
Associated Press
Mitchell
Henry D. Cruger
Woods
Police Department
Italy
Holozna
Tees
Swan
Woman Kills Copperhead Threat to Child
Mrs O Mara saw a copperhead near her two year old daughter playing in the grass. She went for a small rifle and shot the snake in the head as it writhed. She then fainted.
Emma Goldman and Berkman Indicted in Draft Conspiracy
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman two feuding anarchists were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on charges of conspiring to deter men from registering for the selective draft. They pleaded morality and were held in twenty five thousand dollars bail each.
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Mexander Berkman
Alec
Associated Press
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Wisconsin Assembly Retraces Steps Votes Funds for Infirmary
In Madison on June 21 the Wisconsin Assembly retraced its steps and approved funding for the building of an infirmary, after fire damaged a submarine chaser at Hull. The measure, supported by associates press reports, earmarks $50,000 for infirmary construction. The crew and officers aboard were safely rescued.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Allied Invasion of Germany Seen Soon by Air Power
Washington June 21 Allied invasion of Germany through the air is deemed certain by visiting war officials. United States should rapidly expand aircraft production to 10,000 by August 1918. French aviator Amaury De la Grange argues air supremacy will shatter German lines and push toward democracy, urging immediate U S action to destroy German bases and submarines.
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J. P. Yoder
United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
War Commission
National Defense Council Craft Production Board
Amaury de la Grange
Tafts
America
de la Grange
Berlin
Kiel Canal
Wisconsin Legislature Deliberates on Taxes and Commissions
At the University of Wisconsin Governor Phillips veto of the Burnett DH to permit advertising in newspapers for railway mileage was sustained in the assembly. The Everett bill raising reciprocal Insurance tax passed, and the senate concurred with the Everett amendment to Baxter coal tax. A 144 cent soft coal and 2 cent hard coal rate was discussed for docks. The Bray bill creating an excise commission to enforce liquor laws was killed, as was the Wilcox bill granting the state conservation commission power to regulate taking of fish and game.
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University of Wisconsin
Philipps
Burnett DH
Assembly
Everett
Senate
Baxter Coal
Bray
Wilcox
State Conservation Commission
Butter Price Meetings Secret Bid Process Questioned
Minutes from weekly meetings set national butter prices by bidding and sent to the United States district attorney. The current grand jury probes whether open bidding fixes butter prices or if manipulation occurs.
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United States District Attorney
Wyse chosen Wisconsin G A R department commander
Col William A Wyse of Reedsburg elected commander of the Wisconsin department G A R at the closing session with 130 votes to 99 for Col George D Breed of Chilton Ashland selected as the next convention site Officers elected include senior vice commander Charles E Likes Kenosha and adjutant general W J McKay Madison National encampment representatives chosen R H Osborne La Crosse O J Burnham Richland Center C F Stemm Kenosha S M Bond Milton George D Breed Chilton Rock J Flint Menomonie and Robert English Bayfield Alternates listed for several districts and delegates announced for many counties Districts two through eleven named with several towns referenced The encampment recommended Governor Philipp as trustee of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home Racine
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United Press
Kenosha
Wis
William A. Wyse
Reedsburg
Wisconsin
George D. Breed
Chilton
Ashland
Wiliam A. Wyse
Charles E
C. F. Stemm
M. Bond
Milton
Rock J. Flint
Menomonie
Robert English
Bayfield
N. D. Wood
Black River
Mark D. Attles
la Crosse
A. F. Tucker
Berlin
H. A. Holly
Waupaca
Joseph Stevens
Orville Strong
Dodgeville
W. G
John M. Galloway
Milwauwanukee
Graham G. Scott
Miwaukee
Henry Hase
Milwaukee
EL Estabrook
William Desteane
Fond du Lac
L. H. Mowers
Ripon
L. N. Keiley
W. B. Hood
Lone Rock
E. M. Coops
Stevens Point
John Evans
Dennis Mefdam
Appleton
Israel Wood
Antigen
C. F. Cohban
Chippewa Falls
J. M. Botsford
Eau . Claire
A. Lant
Superior
J. H. Hellweg
Hayward
Philipp
Trustes of
Eagles
Racine
Rex F. Goodsell
San Bernardino
Cal
Order of Eagles
War Administration
Wilson
Congress
Y. MC. A
Grand Lodge
Italy’s Aims at Peace and Unity Under Foreign Help
The official gazette carries a letter from King Alexander to Premier Zaimis pledging support for allied efforts to restore national unity. Bovelli in the chamber calls for peace without victory, praising Wilson and Italy’s mission in the U S. Sonnino and Boselli laud unity and internal discipline as essential to democracy worldwide.
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Athens
Alexander
Zaimix
John Hearley
United Press
Rome
Sonio
Boselli
Wilson
United States
America
Sonnino
Italy
Elgin Butter Board Official Delivers Tiny Book to Grand Jury
Edwin Clifford secretary of the Elgin Illinois butter board appeared in the federal building with a thin black notebook of fewer than a dozen pages in response to a grand jury summons for all books and records. A summons for board president Charles Potter was issued but he was reportedly in Wisconsin on business. Officials said the board had complied.
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Elgin
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Elgin (Linois) Butter Board
Edwin
Clifford
Federal Building
Charles Potter
Wisconsin
Exemption Rules Stir Exemptions for Many Groups
Washington DC June 21 Many classes seek draft exemption including baseball players artists actors and writers. Exemption rules allow only indispensable service to the military or national interest. Clarification comes as managers and artists seek guidance on whether they are subject to conscription.
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AY Webe Millers
United Press
Washington, DC
Greenwich ‘Village
New York
Phy
Alli
France
Artina
Bizhard
Department of Justice
Bar
Chicago
Pitsburg
Detrok
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Exceed Prior Efforts
Washington June 21 There were about 3000 subscribers to the Liberty loan with total subscriptions around 1 090 per cent of the goal figures show the average per participant is higher than any belligerent loan. England posted 540 per donor in earlier drives while first issue in 1917 for banks and wealthy citizens only. Full count not yet completed today.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Liberty Loan
Germany
Rockefeller Foundation Donates 5 Million to Red Cross Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a $5,000,000 contribution to the Red Cross war fund in New York on June 21. The day’s receipts push the total subscription for the local drive to $35,524,000 as Red Cross teams work nationwide toward the campaign goal of $760,600,000 with progress reported across several cities and states including Milwaukee Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Red Cross Fund
New York
Associated Press
Emma Gauld
Red Cross War Fund
Washington, D. C
Red Croes Financial Compotien
Milwaukee
Wik
Wisconsin
Sakals
Annespolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Paul
Red Cross
Liberty loan subscription trims to 19 500 and above
The government announced a trimming plan for Liberty loan subscriptions. Anyone who bought up to 14 900 dollars will receive the full subscription. totals are being compiled by four Federal Reserve banks in separate divisions. The trimming applies to subscriptions above 19 500 dollars.
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Called Press
Washington, D. C
Department
Federal Reserve
Business man dies by own action in Detroit office
John McArthur, general agent of the Detroit and Cleveland Naturalation company, shot himself in his office here this afternoon. Associates said business worries had unsettled his mind.
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United Prems
Tied
John McArthur
Detroit
Cleveland
McaArthur
Russian and Allied Offensives Reported On Aisne Front
June 21 dispatches describe the all Russia congress voting for immediate offensive, French gains northeast of Mont Camillet, and French counteractions south of Mont Des Singes. British forces occupy extended trench positions on the western front, with heavy German losses reported and air war activity noted from Champagne to the Saar valley.
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United Press
London
Maurice
Russia
Associated Press
Paris
Yes- Reapian Front
Champagne
Mont Camillet
Vauzallion
Mont Des Singes
Moisy Farm
Bensdorf
Haratge-Josuf
Movenrte
Burbach
Saar Valley
Bethensville
Chatelet-Sur-Petourne
Bethel
Mezieres
Charievilla
Sieele
Bivource
Sirtone Valley
Laon
Berlin
Soissons
Aisne
Suffrage banners torn as crowd vandalizes White House gates
In Washington on June 2 a large, unorganized crowd ripped down suffrage banners near the White House, snatching a second banner from suffragist sentinels later. Police dispersed the crowd as two banners were recovered and restored, with Miss Lucy Burns of New York and Miss Catherine Morey of Boston holding the banners.
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Associates Press
Washington,d. C
White House
Am. Anu
Pevaniz Avenue
Wilso
Elihu Root
United States
Russia
Sentinels
Mwan
George B
Montgomery
Richmond
Jean
Lucy Burns
New York
Catherine Morey
Boston
Oshkosh Red Cross Subscriptions Reach 19147
City totals for Red Cross pledges reported up to Wednesday noon total 19147 with hundreds more awaiting official entry. Ninth Ward committee adds Dr Haubrick and Chris Genal Jr to solicit pledges. Father Bastian and Father Schorn organize St Vincent's proceeds for the fund. Club funds allocate about 100 to the Red Cross, showcasing citizens meeting crisis obligations.
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Red Cross
Oshkosh
Ninth Ward Red Cross Committee
Dr. Haubrick
Chris Genal, Jr
Ninth Ward
Dom F. Klawin
Father Bastian
Father Schorn
St Vincent's
Red Cross Fund
U. K
Kosh
NEWS PUBLISHERS MEET OVER PAPER COSTS AND TAX POLICY
Members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association met in Washington to discuss avoidance of newspaper taxation for war revenue and to study the federal trade commission recommendations on government central paper supply and printing. Differences of opinion emerged on both issues as Frank F. Glass supported the trade commission recommendations while others warned of potential danger.
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Glass
Jatra Te Gurra
Memhere Kai Today Capital
Tanada
Pater Mills
Azonte
South America
Aussia
Wan
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Pub- Wahera’ Association
Federal Trade Commissions
Five Die in Auto Crash Near Terr House, Indiana
A racing car collision near Terr House Indiana claimed Timothy A. Ryan and four children, all killed instantly. The accident occurred in heavy rain as a vehicle traveled about thirty-five miles per hour. authorities report the five victims aged under fifteen.
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Terr House
Ind
Timothy A. Ryan
Rotary Headlined by Rev Leslie Pidceon at Conventio
International president Rev Leslie Pidceon of Winniper Canada addressed the eighth annual Rotary conv ention in Atlanta on June 7 as the event opened with Rotary leaders and delegates fromaround the world.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leslie Pidceon
Winniper, Can
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Adventists Meet Discuss War’s End Times Prophecy
About a thousand people camped in tents at the Seventh Lay Adventists annual camp in Fond du Lac Wisconsin as war’s impact on end times was debated. Elder C S Wiest opened with a sermon asserting war as a warning before Christ’s return, a theme central to Adventist prophecy for over sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frenxy Fond du Diac
Wis
Seventh Lay Adventists” Association
Adventista
C. S Wiest
Conference
U-Boat Fires On Lifeboat After Torpedo Attack
German submarine torpedoed a British lifeboat and then opened fire, killing eight occupants. Admiralty reported the attack as part of ongoing naval actions. the incident underscores intensified aggression at sea.
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CBI
Paris
Admiralty
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