Senate taps parcel post tax amid war measure revisions
Washington June 1 senate finance panel trims the 1.8 billion war tax bill and drafts a 1.5 billion package. New levies include a one cent per 25 cents parcel post tax, 43 cents a pound sugar, two cents coffee, five cents tea and three cents cocoa, plus a five percent tax shift to newspapers and express services.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Post Office Department
Federal rate body urged to rule on Illinois fare dispute
Springfield Ill June 1 defeated by injunction in attempt to raise passenger rates between points in Illinois from two to 24 cents a mile effective Thursday. Roads seek explicit ruling from Interstate Commerce Commission to allow any increase needed to eliminate city discrimination. Attorney General Brundage said such step contemplated. ICC had ordered removal of discrimination. Brundage sued and Judge Landis ruled ICC lacked power to set Illinois two cent rate. Case went to US Supreme Court set for October 2 argument.
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Springfield
Tinois
Noiy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brundage
Cook County
Landis
United States Supreme Court
Illinis
Loan shark bill passes senate 34 to 0
The Springfield bill authorizing 3 percent monthly chattel loans cleared the senate 34 to 0 and has passed the house. It now moves to the governor for final approval amid backing from philanthropic and sociological groups.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Final Appeal Issued to Men Who Will Form New Army
Washington June 1 The War Department tightens draft enforcement and abroad registration as Gen Crowder seeks clarity on Americans overseas. Justice Dept pursues evasion charges for leaving the U S. New rules drop exemption declarations until summoned, with broad press outreach to explain enrollment steps and penalties for noncompliance. An explicit list defines who must register, where, and how, under threat of a year of imprisonment for evasion.
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Ashington
Thursda
War Department
Baker
Crowder
Army
United States
Department of Justice
Department
Washington
Regular Army
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Reserve Corps
National Guard and
National Guard Reserve
Miltia Bureau
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Marine Corps — Reserve
National Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Penalty Proposed For Food Shortage Hoarding
Wastington June 1 hoarding storage or destruction of food fuel or other necessaries of life to limit supply or affect prices would be a felony under an amendment to the first food bill adopted in the senate. Violations would bring imprisonment of six months to three years. Exempts holding by farmers of their own land products.
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Senate
Poindexter
Landee Bill Passes Senate for Real Estate Corporations
Springfield Senate approved a bill by former Senator Landee to form corporations for holding and developing real estate to aid rapidly growing Moline area housing needs. The Kessinger measure requiring motor car dealers to record sales with the secretary of state also passed.
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Springfield
Renate
Landee
Moline
Kessinger
Committee to Visit Storm District Damage Areas
Lieut Gov. Oglesby and Senator Clark named by the senate appropriation committee as a two member special committee to visit Charleston Mattoon and other tornado struck towns to assess damage and relief needs. They will tour the storm district next Monday.
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Springfield
Oglesby
Clark
Senate
Charleston
Mattoon
Raids Mark Daily Western Front Tactics
A British correspondent reports on ongoing artillery duels and nightly raiding along the western front. Both sides use trench incursions to probe enemy movements as German nerves grow amid a persistent lull. The airwaves carry anti British propaganda and Emperor William’s speeches warn of harsh treatment for British prisoners.
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United States
Arras
Emperor William
Willie
Douai
Tournai
Oklahoma Sees Normal Wheat Crop This Year
Oklahoma officials say the state will raise a normal wheat crop this year with production between 25,000,000 and 30,000,000 bushels. As of May 31, wheat's growing condition stood at 68 percent, per the state board of agriculture monthly crop report.
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Oklamioma City
Okla
Oklahoma
State Board of Agriculture
Butler Dies Former Missouri Congressman at 53
J J Butler died in St Louis on a Thursday night at age 53. He served as a congressman from Missouri's 12th district and held influential positions in Democratic politics.
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ST. Louis
Iames J. Trutler
Missouri
Italy’s War Message to U.S. Senate Welcomed
June 1 in Washington the Prince of Udine, head of the Italian war mission, told the senate in King Emmanuels name that U S entry into World War I is the final moral justification of the allied cause. He urged Italy’s support for free national existence and protection from future aggressions while praising the U S for moral backing. Discussions with McAdoo focused on merging Italian purchasing into a common allied committee and a second $100 million loan to Italy, with about $60 million already spent.
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Washington
Prince of
Udine
Senate
King Emmanuel
United States
Italy
Europe
Free Democracy
Marshall
House
McAdoo
Treasury Department
President Wilson subscribes to liberty loan bond
President Wilson joins the liberty loan drive by subscribing for a 10000 bond and asks McAdoo to accept a larger personal subscription. Secretary McAdoo outlines his second loan tour to New York Boston Detroit St Louis New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Louisville Cincinnati Pittsburgh. Canadian railroad men and bankers report liberty loan subscriptions to the treasury. Daniels appeals to 173,564 service members and civil staff to buy bonds.
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Washington
Wilson
MccAdoo
McAdoo
New York
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
New Orleans
Binningham
Chattanooga
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Leadme Canadian
Treasury
Maive
Daniels
Western rail commissions urge passenger fare rise
Western state rail road commissions urged the interstate commerce commission to raise passenger fares instead of the planned 1% general freight rate increase. Data on earnings and expenditures were filed to show railroads are in fair financial condition with growing business. Shippers' witnesses argued no emergency for west of the Mississippi North of the Missouri rivers.
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Washington
Western State Railroad Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Missouri Rivers
Anti conscription plot arrests in Missouri and Kansas
Federal authorities in western Missouri and Kansas began rounding up suspects tied to alleged anti conscription plots. Four men and a woman were seized in Kansas City, with others arrested in Lawrence Topeka and Lawrence, including a schoolteacher who wrote anti enlistment mottoes on a classroom blackboard.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Lawrence
Kas
Topeka
Department of Justice
Secret Service
United States Attorney's Office
Francis D. Wilson
Raymond T. Moore
Thomas Sullivan
Jackson County
Gardner
Edwards
Daniel Bird
J. D. Showalter
Court House
Nat
Moore
Leonora Warneson
Elea Luboshev
H. D. Kleinschmidt
Corder
Harry Arnold
Eva Harding
Congress
Gilberg
Fred Felten
Ernest Newman
George W. Kidhege
War News: French Counter Offensives Reopen Front Near Mont Haut
Military brief detailing limited fighting fronts. French counterattacks northeast of Mont Haut recapture trenches lost to Germans. Continued artillery duels between Soissons and Rheims. Austro German southern front activity wanes while Italians consolidate for Trieste. Trains in Albania report village gains against Teutonic forces. Macedonian front duels persist as British casualties reach 112,283 in April. Emperor Charles vows constitutional governance in Austria.
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Associated Press
France
London
Champagne
Francs
Mont Haut
Teutons
Soissons
Rheims
Vausxaillon
Laffaux
Berry-Au-Bac
Triest
Isonan
Albania
Sousa Becomes First Lieutenant Drives 300-Man Marine Band
Captain William A. Moffett announced at Lake Bluff naval training station that band master John Philip Sousa has been enrolled as a first lieutenant. Sousa is forming a marine band of 300 musicians.
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Chicago
William A. Moffett
Naval Training Station
Lake Bluff
John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Missouri Tornado Casualties Rise Across Reports
Missouri tornado toll grows with at least 25 killed and over 100 injured in Zalma Bollinger county. 14 killed in Wayne county. statewide totals 67 dead. Reports cite Marble Hill doctor estimates. widespread damage across Bollinger Scott Wayne Washington and nearby counties.
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ST. Louis
Globe- Democrat
Marble Hill
Zalma
Bollinger County
Globe-Democrat
Wayne County
Piedmont
Granite Bend
Missouri
Southern Times
Farrar
Uhaonia
Ardeola
Aquilla
Salem
Lenox
Dongolia
Advance
Bismarck
Mineral Point
Illinois
Bollinger
Scott
Wayne
Washington
Springfield
Piney River
Texan County
Houston
Marion Jackson
H. L.fletcher
John Flett
Alvin Reagan
John Brooks
Marjorie J. Killian
Dongola
Sanford Harris
Will Sapew
Sam Goad
New Salem
W. F. Boyce
William Williams
Oscar Sites
Acquilla
Urbana Men Will Rebuild Mattoon
The University of Illinois to lead Mattoon rebuilding after storm. Sixteen architects to design sixteen standard plans costing 800 to 1400 dollars, with three exteriors each for forty eight unique designs. Survey shows about 500 homes destroyed and 2,000 homeless. Plan includes direct funds and loans to help homeowners rebuild and restore previous status.
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Citizens’ Committee
Building and Loan Association
Half Million Needed for Storm Relief in Mattoon
John J. OConnor of Chicago leading relief efforts says 500000 is required for rebuilding and relief in Mattoon and Charleston after last Saturday's tornado. Of that sum 150000 is in sight and 60000 cash on hand. a Springfield visit by business leaders is planned to push aid. Death toll rises to 57 with Mrs Martha Smith among latest victims. Charleston list holds 33. Health is satisfactory per Dr East. militia under Major Klauser remains on duty several days.
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Mattoon
Inl
John J. O'Connor
Chicago
Charleston
O'Connor
Legislative
Springfield
Martha Smith
East
Klauser
Socialists Call Draft Immoral At Madison Square Garden
The First American Conference on Democracy and Peace in New York convened at Madison Square Garden with Loyalists and Pacifists present. Daniel Kiefer of Cincinnati denounced the conscription act as immoral and unconstitutional while Organizer Dr. Judah Magnes questioned Justice Department stenographic surveillance at peace meetings.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Daniel Kiefer
Cincinnati
Judah L. Magnes
Washington
Department of Justice
War censorship killed in House in 184 to 144 vote
Washington June 1 The administrations bid for a wartime newspaper censorship failed in the House by 184 to 144. The Senate opposes censorship and leaders expect no immediate revival. A motion to recommit the espionage bill with censorship removed was defeated but the bill will likely be reported to both chambers without the censorship provision. No White House comment was issued.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
Republcans
White House
Chain letters urge defy draft law in Spokane
Communications of the chain letter type urging conscientious objectors to refuse to comply with the selective draft law were turned over to federal authorities in Spokane. The letters advised recipients to make no resistance at registration sites but to refuse to respond if drafted.
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Spokane
Wash
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