Peace terms talk swirls as German papers weigh indemnity plans
Berlin dispatches quote Reichstag members predicting a peace pronouncement before any war aims speech. Bavarian Staats Zeitung argues a cash indemnity may be replaced by trade concessions and free shipping, while German officials pledge to resist annexations and honor an honorable peace if security is ensured.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
von Bethmann-Holmwee
Germany
Associated Press
Copenhagen
London
Bavarian
Staats Zeitung
Count Hertling
Vienna
Charles
Czermin
Count Czernin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Gots
Ludwig
Strassburg
Bundesrat Committee On Foreign Affairs
United Preany
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Voasische Zeitung
War Tax Plan Outlined By House Ways and Means
The proposed war tax plan aims to raise 1.8 billion dollars through tariff rises income and inheritance taxes. It includes a ten percent tariff increase a doubled normal income tax higher surtaxes and lower exemptions with rates up to 33 percent on very high incomes. Postage stamps rise to three cents post cards two and higher rates for magazines and newspapers. The bill also imposes a sixteen percent tax on excess profits and up to fifteen percent on inheritances.
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House
Ways and Meana
Washington, D. C
Congress
New Tax Bill Could Reshape U S Finance War Time
The May 9 report outlines a sweeping war tax plan to raise 1.8 billion dollars annually, doubling top income tax rates, removing exemptions, broadening levies to insurance policies telephones electricity tickets and amusements and extending taxes to corporations and internal revenue. It notes potential effects on newspapers mailing rates and advert ising receipts and mentions President Wilson seeking a 31 billion appropriation for merchant ships and talks with key senators.
Submarine sighting reported westward on Atlantic voyage
New York reports a British passenger steamer arriving from Europe sighting a submarine far to the west. The vessel was not attacked, and the direction of the submarine's movement was not disclosed. Washington covers new navy experiments on anti submarine devices with ongoing, cautiously optimistic testing and promising results.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
Washington
DD. C
Navy Department
Naval Concutting Board
Papers Boost Price In Chicago Markets
The Chicago Examiner reports that prices will rise from one to two cents next Monday. The Chicago Herald echoed the announcement yesterday, signaling a coordinated move in local papers.
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Chicage
The
Chicago Examiner
Chicago Herald
Congress Acts to Ease Car Shortage and Ship Spending
The Interstate Commerce Commission gains power to regulate car service during emergencies to prevent freight car shortages for food and munitions. The government will spend a billion dollars to buy second hand ships and build new ones to counter submarine threats. A two hour White House conference with 31 lawmakers led to the decision. The Senate also passed an administration bill to amend Federal Reserve actions to bring state banks into the Fed system.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Uncle Sam
Senate
Federal Reserve
Reopening Mississippi freight traffic assured by barge loan
Brigadier General Black representing Secretary Baker agreed to loan twelve government barges and tow boats to a St Louis company in return for forming a similar barge fleet a year later. The plan aims to move iron ore from Minneapolis to St Louis by river, coping with rail congestion, at an estimated cost under fifty cents per ton.
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Associated Press
St. Loui
Mississippi River
Black
Baker
St Louis
E. F. Goltra
St. Louis
Secretary of War
Goltra
Minneapolis
Knights of Columbus Hold Patriotic Demonstration in Manitowoc
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on May 9 a patriotic rally followed a resolution pledging support to the president and the nation. Rev J E Hanz Beloit led the singing of America as cheers rose, flags waved and hats were tossed. Milwaukee Portage and Wausau are named as future convention sites.
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Selves
Manitowsoc
Associated Press
Manttowoc
Wisconsin
Knights of Columbus
Wien
J. E. Hanz
Beloit
America
Milwaukee
Portage
Wausau
Brumbaugh Refuses Thaw Extradition to New York
Governor Brumbaugh refuses to extradite Harry K. Thaw to New York City where he faces an indictment for assaulting a Kansas City schoolboy. Thaw remains in a Philadelphia hospital after a suicide attempt.
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Harrieburg
Brumbaugh
Harry K. Thaw
New York City
Kansas City
Thaw
Philadelphia
European War News In Brief From Across Europe
Reports from Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Petrograd describe political moves and military notes. A Hungarian bond issue at nine six with six percent interest is announced. Troops advance on the Roumanian front near Senne. British casualties in the Arras offensive are estimated lower than Somme levels. Sevastopol hosts a Black Sea fleet congress demanding traffic guarantees and safety from enemy ships. Field Marshal von Hindenberg predicts victory. A London dispatch criticizes famine economics and notes harsh truth about wealthy excess amid war.
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Penograd
Erdam
Budapest
Petrograd — Rowan
Senne
Fuxslam War Department
E . Toudon
Andrew Jonar Law
British War Council
Jofimy
House of Commons
Arras' Frome
France
Somme
Pestrograd
Contempt of Danger Acknowledges American Ambulance Volunteers
May 9 report lists American ambulance corps members heading to the front including G. W. Penton Cleveland Ohio RK B Weales Toledo RK Schoen Atlanta GA and A H Gable. The St Louis youth Georges Duck is praised for extraordinary bravery and contempt of danger after volunteering for dangerous missions from July 28 to December 28 and tending the wounded on bombed routes.
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United Press
Pail
American Ambulance Corps
G. W. Penton
Cleveland
RK. B. Weales
Toledo
RK. Schoen
Atlanta
A. H. Gable
Georges Duck
St Louis
Markets Shift as Anxiety Grips Investors on May Day
Markets show nervous momentum amid shifting prices across commodities and equities. Fancy patent four futures rise to 1630 2 barrel with a 80 cent gain as First cleara climbs, while New York stocks open with a broad decline spurred by a new war taxation policy. Wheat futures rally on bullish crop report mirroring gains and losses across May and July contracts, with prices lifting sharply before noon and then fluctuating as market attention centers on supply expectations.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Cleara
New York
Chicago
Assembly Advances as Wisconsin Legislature Tracks Bills
The report shows 162 assembly bills awaiting action while the house is a week ahead of the senate. In the assembly 664 bills were offered with 260 pending, 214 postponed, 38 withdrawn, 162 to be considered. Senate totals: 572 offered, 447 passed, 109 postponed, 30 withdrawn, 186 remaining. Joint resolutions and action across houses noted along with efforts for adjournment by June 3 and potential July 1.
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Wie
Assembly
Senate
Carl Hanven
War Tabloids and Prohibitions Ripple Through Prexy News
New York reports Major Mitchell bans ragtime renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and other national anthems as dance music. Submarine fears surface while plans for South America travel loom. Springfield notes Governor Lowden, Secretary Daniela and Commander Moffett urge a legislature move to create a five mile ery near the Great Lakes naval station.
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New York
Mitchell
Springfield
Lowden
Daniela
Moffett
Great Lakes
Official Bulletin to Serve as Daily War Information Paper
The government will issue a daily newspaper named The Official Bulletin to publish news and announcements from all departments on war preparations. It will be mailed to newspapers, commercial organizations, and others upon request, with weekly editions to be posted by postmasters and a remitance bulletin planned for weekly newspapers.
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Washington, Inc
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Pecal
Bout Masters
Etin
Erdeward
Rochester
Forner Etter
Washington
Bolten
Message of the Middle West to the French Mission
The French war commission arrives in Philadelphia and tours historic sights as crowds cheer. The Midwest sends a defiant, hopeful message about American resolve, unity, and vast war resources, pledging full support to victory against Germany.
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Philadelphia
Missdon
Philadellphia
Independence Hall
French War Commission
Voice
Middle West
France
Germany
America
New York
Boston
Washington
United States
Warfront Drives and Balkan Struggles Reported
Allied and German lines exchange heavy attacks across Arras and Drocourt-Queant sectors as French and British forces push along the northern front. In the Balkans, Sarrail launches operations, Greece tensions rise, and Venizelos gains influence amid the Saloniki upheaval with Constantine deposed. Military activity also shifts in Mesopotamia and the Aegean region as fleets and troops maneuver.
Russia teeters toward civil war as Entente observers weigh chaos
Washington May 9 A military expert warns Russia is headed for a civil war the longest and most far reaching in world history The overthrow of the czar has crippled armed forces making a serious offensive against Austro German powers unlikely The army discipline collapse is blamed with officers compelled to leave commands and servile forms of address abolished Officials note cautious optimism but warn real stability remains distant The Duma prepares for a special session amid revolutionary pressure and workers soldiers control
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