War tax and trials loom in Georgia and beyond
Cook Clayton, clerk of the U S court in the southern district of Georgia, is indicted for embezzling 15000 dollars of government funds and for false statements. Congress passed a massive war budget with no dissent. A new war revenue law requires returns from all earners, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Week of War News From Europe and America
Wartime briefing details British advances near Ypres and Passchendaele denoting a potential turning point. Czernin warns for an annexation-free peace while Austro German efforts lag on the Italian front. Russia’s Kerensky government struggles as Turkestan revolt erupts. US war tax law signed, Liberty loan pushed, and anti-sedition actions widen.
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Momentous April session ends as LaFollette defends stance
Washington reports the extraordinary session began April 2 and ended sine die at 3 p.m. after five hours of debate centering on Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin. Galleries crowded as he defended his criticisms of war policy and asserted intent to persevere.
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Gallerice
Uruguay Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Uruguay severed diplomatic relations with Germany after a parliamentary vote 74 to 23. The German minister was sent his passports as President Vieira said Uruguay must defend justice democracy and small nationalities amid Germanys hostile acts.
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Chamber of Deputian
Viera
8000 Russian Troops Refuse Front Duty in Gomel
A telegram from Petrograd reports about 8000 Russian soldiers in Gomel province refusing to march to the front after a meeting. The telegram notes disruptions in the army and a strong protest among troops, signaling mounting discipline challenges.
Reichstag Set to Debate War Aims Next Week
The Cologne Gazette reports German interior minister Karl Jreifferich told the reichstag a major war aims debate will occur next week with the highest discussion likely starting Monday, per Rheinische Westfalischer Zeitung.
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Rheinische Westfalischer Zeitung
American destroyer clashes with German submarine in war zone
The navy released an account of action between an American destroyer in European waters and a German U boat. While no claim of destroying the U boat was made, all indications pointed to a possible result. Vice Admiral Sims, in command of American destroyers in the war zone, prepared the report.
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