President appeals for war revenue in wartime address
The President urges Congress to extend its session to raise adequate funding for the war. He warns against postponing taxes, calls for early definitive fiscal plans, and stresses unity and duty, noting inflation dangers and the need to back military and munitions programs with sufficient money. He champions fair taxation and condemns profiteering while appealing to patriotism and shared sacrifice.
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Ashington
Congress
Treasury
France
England
America
Sinn Fein Denies Planned Invasion in Dublin Statement
In Dublin May 28, Rev Mala chi Mac Branan a Sinn Fein executive member issued a signed denial claiming the government's assertion that Sinn Fein negotiated with Germany is false and that the Sinn Fein executive never discovered a German invasion. Also noted is a Scottish plan to collect millions of seagulls eggs to ease egg shortages, touting gull eggs as a substitute for hen eggs.
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Dublin
Malachi Mac Branan
Sinn Fein
Germany
Scotland
Phosphated Iron Restores Health and Energ y for Worried Professionals
A man shares how Phosphated Iron reversed his nervous breakdown and revived his vigor. He claims immediate improvement, restored color, boosted mood and decision making, and urges professionals to use capsules for genuine relief.
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Owl Drug Store
Adv
Railroads Raise Passenger and Freight Rates Nationwide
Washington May 28 Director General McAdoo orders a 25 percent rise in freight rates and a three cent per mile passenger fare hike to meet wage and supply costs. Effective June 25 freight charges cover class and commodity rates. passenger, excluding Pullman, climbs to 3.5 or 3.14 cents per mile in certain car classes. Commutation and suburban fares up 10 percent. some interurban lines unaffected. Export and import freight rates cancelled. rates to ports rise. The plan seeks $200 to $900 million extra revenue next year and preserves some regional differentials while subject to Interstate Commerce Commission review. Exceptions apply for sailors, soldiers, veterans events, and certain regional rates.
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Washington
McAdoo
United States
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gas fares rise and commutation rules updated
Text notes increased fares for travel and higher half-price charges for ages five to twelve. It also outlines ten percent boosts to commutation fares for daily commuters and students. A European scientist cooling helium approaches absolute zero within six degrees.
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