Wealth Tax Fight Moves to 25 Percent Surtax Plan
Washington May 17 A vigorous movement to raise the proposed income surtaxes in the war revenues bill began in the house led by Rep Lenroot and Rep Sherley. Insurgents seek 10 percent on incomes 40 000 to 60 000 and aim to crest higher rates for incomes above 500 000. Debate highlights party lines and objections from Rep Kitchin while Cannon questions the burden on plutocrats.
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Washington
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Shelley
Kentucky
Lea Kitchin
Fordney
Michigan
Hill
Connecticut
Democratic
Ways and Means Committee
Sherley
Kitchin
Cannon
United States
British PM proposes home rule settlement letter to Redmond
London May 17 The British prime minister sent a letter to John Redmond outlining a government plan for home rule. It asks for Redmond views to shape consideration before Monday as Irish nationalists and unionists prepare meetings. Proposals seek immediate bill to grant largest possible home rule now while deferment on disputed questions after the war.
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London
John Redmond
Redmond
Red Men pledge aid of order to nation
Springfield May 17. At the fortieth annual convention the Improved Order of Red Men passed a regulation offering 30 000 members for service at the front and exempted dues for members who join the United States forces. The order will meet in Springfield in 1918 with an October meeting instead of May. Appointments approved include Great Sampo C B Grimm Canton, Great Mishinewa Henry Busia Westville, Wigwam A B Collins Mayvernon, and Guard of the Forest Phillip Kayser Decatur.
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Springfield
Improved Order of Red Men
United States Forces
Sanpap
C. B. Grimm
Canton
Mishinewa
Henry Busia
Westville
A. B. Collins
Mavernon
Guard of the Forest
Phillip Kayser
Decatur
Three Points Agreed by Duma Council on Cabinet
The government the Duma executive committee and the council of workmen's and soldiers' delegates announce three cardinal points. Unity of the allied fronts. Fullest confidence in the reconstructed cabinet. A plentitude of powers for the government.
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Etrograd
London
Paul N. Milukoff
The
Duma
Council of Workmen’s and
House Accepts Changes in Bill Heads to Senate for Final Action
Washington May 17 The house adopted the conference report on the war army bill without a recorded vote after Dent announced senate conferees agreed to the house pay provisions for enlisted men. The bill would grant uniform pay allowances and pensions with increases for those earning less. Senate action and presidential signature loom. Plans for national registration and guard mobilization are outlined, with camps to train units across six military departments.
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Senate
Washington
Conference
House
Dent
Chamberlain
War Department
National Guard
State fair move bill clears committee victory in Illinois
Springfield Illinois May 17 The Fieldstock bill to relocate the state fair from Springfield to Peoria in 2018 received a favorable recommendation from the House Agriculture Committee with no opposing votes. Earlier bills on the same goal stalled. The House Industrial Affairs Committee meanwhile adjourned without acting on the Burns bill to create a wage regulation commission for trades in Illinois.
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Springfield
Peoria
House Agriculture Committee
House
Industrial Affairs Committee
Illinois
American expert to reorganize Mexico
May 17 an American, Robert Bruere of New York, appointed by President Carranza to reorganize Mexico's government as an efficiency expert. Bruere, former New York City chamberlain, travels to Mexico City after receiving the offer to lead governmental departments.
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New York
Mexico
Carranza
Robert Bruere
Mexico City
Meeting places in Dublin ordered closed
Liberty Hall the Irish transport workers union headquarters and Hibernian Hall the Irish American alliance meeting place have been ordered closed in Dublin on grounds they were used by persons attempting to cause sedition among the civil population.
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Dublin
London
Liberty Hall
Irish Transport Workers’ Union
Hibernian Hall
Toll of U boats shows weekly British merchant losses
London reports 18 British merchant ships over 1600 tons sunk in the past week, with five under 1600 tons and three fishing vessels. The update notes a sharp drop from last week’s 62 total losses and a marked fall in smaller vessel sinkings.
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London
Russia Gets Slice of American Loan
The United States loaned Russia 100 million dollars to be spent with supervision from a treasury representative or a government commission. The aim is to aid Russia with needed supplies and show U S support while avoiding concerns over a separate peace with Germany. Belgium received 45 million dollars, with six installments of 7.5 million, bringing allied loans to 670 million in three weeks.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Treasury Department
Germany
Belgium
McAdoo
Wilson
Chases
McKellar
Tennessee
Defense Council
Advisory Commission
War and Navy Departments
Commission
Martin
Underwood
Shafroth
Executive Branch
Lodge
Senate
Senator Lodge
England
Canada
Hear Labor's Voice Redfield's Plea
William C. Redfield secretary of commerce urged cooperation between manufacturers and workers to ensure the nation's wartime participation. He asked to consult labor, give it a fair voice, and meet it halfway to preserve efficiency amid local misunderstandings. Manufacturers endorsed defense council resolutions urging neither side to exploit wartime needs.
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New York
America
William C. Redfield
Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Council of National Defense
U S Boats Arrive in War Zone Queenstown
May 17 a squadron of American torpedo boat destroyers crossed the Atlantic and patrolled the seas in war service at Queenstown. The destroyers greeted British officials and promptly went to sea for duty while crowds cheered ashore. Secretary Daniels later announced U S destroyers have carried the flag into European waters and are operating with allied forces against German submarines.
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Queenstown
Atlantic
Wesley Frost
Washington
Europe
Daniels
London
United States
European
For Sale Sunday: Great Many Used Cars Advertised
A used car sale emphasis invites buyers to consider pre owned autos this season. The ad notes that many used cars will be advertised in the Sunday For Sale columns, appealing to those who think new cars are out of reach.
Senatorial Wrath at Wilson and Advisors
In a five hour closed session the Senate blasted the Council of National Defense and the government shipping board amid sharp attacks on President Wilson. The debate touched on advisory authority, contract letting, and whether executive powers were overstepping.
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Washington
Senate
Council of National Defense
Government Shipping Board
Wilson
Advisory Commission
Congress
Sterling
South Dakota
Defense Council
Martin
Weeks
Massachusetts
Lodge
Norris
Brandegee
Reed
Missouri
Lewis
Illinois
Commission
War Patrols and Front Actions Across World War I Fronts
U S torpedo boat destroyers patrol the eastern Atlantic seeking German submarines with one engagement reported while another convoyed safely to port. British and French lines repel German counterattacks along Gavrelle Scarpe Aisne fronts. Italians push the Tsonzo offensive, capturing villages Zamaglia Zagora two mountain crests. 3 875 prisoners including 98 officers taken, along with guns and war matériel.
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Tsonzo
Zagomila
Zagora
Rome
Penfield Austrian envoy arrives in New York
Frederic C. Penfield the American ambassador to Austria up to severed relations arrived in New York on a French steamship. He was accompanied by his wife and said he would go to Washington for a conference with Secretary Lansing.
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New York
Frederic C. Penfield
Austria
Washington
Secretany Lansing
Russia Seeks Way Out As Leaders Step Down
Washington May 17 Official confirmation of Foreign Minister Milukoff’s withdrawal followed the retirement of War Minister Guchkoff and three top army generals. Yet belief persists that Russian democracy will find a way out with American aid, including a hundred million dollars long loan to Russia. Officials say the storm will not be fatal though its climax may be near. Brussiloff’s resignation is seen as a warning to extreme elements. Petrograd’s center is viewed with concern while conditions elsewhere seem healthier. The army remains anti German and would not accept a separate peace.
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Washington
Milukoff
Guchkoff
Russia
Petrograd
Presbyterians Reach Dallas for Assembly Opening
About 3000 delegates from across the United States have arrived in Dallas for the 129th annual general assembly of the Presbyterian Church US. The nine day meeting begins at 10 o clock with preassembly conferences held the prior day. Dr John A Marquis of Cedar Rapids Iowa, retiring moderator, addressed the principal preassembly session.
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Dallas
Texas
United States
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of the United States
John A. Marquis
Cedar Rapids
Towa
British and German clashes shift gains near Scarpe
British and German forces clash near Gavrella and the Scarpe with heavy losses to the Germans after failed massed attacks. Paris reports repulsed Aisne assaults with sanguinary losses. Doiran front Makedonian advance secures Kjapri village. British gains and German setbacks unfold around Ernekei, Bullecourt, and Lens region as mining district damage continues.
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Paris
Aisne
War Office
Macedonia
London
Scarpe River
Greenland Hill
Plouvain
Bullecourt
Reaux
Lens
Armed Forces to Protect Trains Widens Commerce Authority
President Wilson backs a revised ship bill giving armed forces power to prevent obstruction of interstate and foreign commerce. The measure, introduced in the Senate by Newlands and in the House by Adamson, makes obstructing mail or freight a misdemeanor with fines up to 100 dollars and up to six months imprisonment.
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Washington
Wilson
Newlands
Adamson
Congressional Interstate Commerce Committees
Senate
House
Representative Adamson
Representative Webb
Webb
United States
Chancellor Van Prehan Weg Speech Discussed
Amsterdam dispatch reports Chancellor Van Prehan Weg’s remarks not easing observers concerns. The speech is viewed as strengthening opposition claims and seen as an admission of weakness in handling the current security and economic issues.
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Amsterdam
Vig Des Pandan
Seiz
Nieuwe van Soon Tias
van Prehan Weg
Ie Chascelee
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North Sea
Bown
Gavrelle
France
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Penfield
Brussiloff
Scarpe and
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Doiran
Kjapri
Struma
Ernekei
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