World War Era Highlights From Washington and Atlantic
The article notes eastern states lag in wartime recruitment versus the West, Tiberin’s move to sever Germany ties reaches Washington, an American steamship exchange of gunfire with a German sub off Ireland, US Steel to lead a $25 million Liberty Loan subscription for France, and government probes into transatlantic supply vessels. British officials Balfour Bridges and de Chale visit Washington amid strong acclaim in the House.
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Liberty
France
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Balfour
Bridges
de Chale
Senate
Washington
European War Reports Hint at Italian Offensive Toward Trieste
Dispatches from Rome indicate a possible general Italian offensive aimed at Trieste with war news detailing submarine losses, German commander deaths, and British shipping casualties. In London the sinking of numerous vessels and Fresnoy gains are noted, alongside a sinking Parthenon and a U S gem glass claim.
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Italy
Trieste
Rome
London
Fresnoy
Germana Warely
Staelf
Names of members named to American commission to Russia
Washington announced the members named to the American commission to Russia. The list includes Elihuroot Maj Gen Hugh L Scott Rear Admiral James H Glennon Charles St Crane John I Mott Cyrus H McCormick Samuel J Bertron James Duncan Charles Edward Russell. Senator Gore introduced the admin food control bill to boost production and conserve supply. The select draft bill sent back with agreed provisions. conscription law ranges 21 to 30. no volunteer army acceptance. pay increases for enlisted men.
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State Department
Washington
Russia
Elihu Toot
Hugh L. Scott
James H. Glennon
Charles St. Crane
John I. Mott
Cyrus H. McCormick
Samuel J. Bertron
James Duncan
Charles Edward Russell
Senator Gore
Senate
Congress
House
War revenue bill imposes broad taxes and new exemptions
Washington authorities unveil the war revenue bill as the Ways and Means Committee projects a total tax take of roughly 1.8 billion dollars to fund wartime expenses. The plan raises rates across incomes, inheritances, amusements, liquor, tobacco, tobacco, mail, utilities and more with new exemptions set at 1 000 for single and 2 000 for married individuals.
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Theis Colganttee
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Kitchin
Tax Act Rates Apply to Wide Range of Goods and Services
A historic tax act outlines duties on bonds, life and marine insurance, drafts, deeds, passenger and steamship tickets, autos, tires, fuels, utilities, musical instruments, talking machines, cosmetics, medicines, and amusement tickets. Rates vary from cents per $100 face value to percentages, detailing per item and tiered charges across categories. The measure covers wholesale prices, premiums, and transportation costs under the new war revenue framework.
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Stock Exchange
Gach
Conte Prpc Ood Eh Rameen Edeaenens Capital
Uticec
Sss
Bse
Rene Cens BP
Cseovevecseei
Scovces Scoccesee S
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Ge Ee
Grow More Food Appeals Across Nations for War Support
A war era plea urges soldiers sailors and farmers to boost food production. It highlights enlistment in agriculture, cross border cooperation, and Canada’s parallel capacity to grow grain and cattle while supporting allied needs. An advertisement follows.
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United States
Elanders
Steppes
East
Canada
Adv Offers Cuticura Soothing Bath for Baby Skin
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for irritated skin with a baby bath and ointment, claiming soothing results and better sleep. It offers a free sample by mail with a booklet and address, and suggests widespread availability. The ad ends with quirky lines about repairs and a joke about running water.
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Mall
Cutheurn
Dept. L
Bouton
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Teutonic War News
War Department
Union
Tiberin
Germany
American Line
Irelind
Ftemmer Mainewor
American Transathantic Company
Atlaantic
Mediterranean
Dth
Berlin
Wagener
Buss
Ino London
Satoniki
Lake Doiran
Parthenon
Havre
Secretary of Commerce
Stedfield
Federal Bureau of Standards
el Paso
Tex
United States Field Artillery
Victor Leweri
Warrensburg
Nichois Grain Dealers’ Association
Springfield
National
Bank of
Wausau, Wis
Chicago Board of Trade
Marshal Joffre
Weat Point
James H. Kogan
New Haven Towing Company
New Haven
Conn
Crowder Piashed
Wilson
Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
Council of National Defense
Henry P. Dravidson
Red Cross War Council
Dixon
Indiana
Eve
Patt tHler
Cuttcura
Ralna
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