Administration's Finance Measure Heads for Monday Vote
Debate on the general revenue bill began in the House with plans for a final vote Monday. The measure, reported by the Ways and Means Committee, would raise about 200 million dollars from inheritances and war profits taxes and by raising the income surtax. The rest is a humorous aside about Baron Rothschild and a quip on age and finance.
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Administration
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Miller 10 organize Aero Squadron here
J Crosson Miller of 219 Main Avenue announces the formation of the aero division of the Texas National Guard. A meeting for interested enlistees is set for Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Uncertainty remains whether the unit will be an aero company or an aero squadron with probable San Antonio as headquarters.
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J. Crosson Miller
Main Avenue
Texas National Guard
Miller
Chamber of Commerce
National Guard
War Department
San Antonio
Post Office Receipts Rise Sharply in 1915 16
San Antonio reports show a $32 098 59 rise in post office receipts for the year ending June 30 1916 to 424 107 from 392 008 55 the prior year. The last quarter gained 10 983 73 due partly to Camp Wilson and border troops. Post cards flood the office with stamps selling briskly as guardsmen send many cards home.
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San Antonio
Camp Wilson
United States
Maude Wetmore Leads National Patriotic Relief Effort
As chairwoman of the national patriotic committee she will study the condition of soldiers families and provide aid as needed. Investigations of front line soldiers needs will be conducted and assistance extended to them through Anne Morgan's relief societies.
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National Patriotic Committee
Elementary Training Moves Toward Fit for Trade
Henry Ford advised studying a child’s character to guide trade choice. He recalled a story of a boy sent to buy an item who returned with change and said the article was out of stock, a lesson illustrating how a waiter’s role suited the boy’s disposition.
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Henry Ford
Washington
Expert testimony in Orpet murder trial continues
In Waukegan Illinois on July 6 cross examination of Dr J A Westner, expert chemist, aimed to refute his claim Marian Lambert died from powdered potassium cyanide. Dr W Krohn, alienist, testified that hysteria is imagined illness and could lead to death by self action.
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Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Marian
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W. ©. Krohn
Krohn
Roosevelt recruits cavalry brigades in New York
Headquarters for Theodore Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry division opened in New York City to prepare for possible war with Mexico. Regis H. Post, former governor of Puerto Rico, leads the effort.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mexico
Regis H. Post
Porto Rico
Savings Growth in German Banks During War
The Sparkasse reports a surge in new savings accounts in Germany during the second year of war. Big cities and industrial regions show 288,000 new accounts, with a deposits excess of 2.5 billion marks and total bank capital rising by 3.25 billion marks.
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Sparkasse
Savings Banks
Germany
Aerial Coast Patrol Bill Proposed With Naval Militia
Senator Johnson introduces a bill proposing an aerial coast patrol system linked to the naval militia for aviator education and training. It would appropriate 1 500 000 dollars.
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PD. C
Naval Militia
Johnson
Monster Zeppelin at Lake Constance
Associated Press reports a giant new airship on trial over Lake Constance near the Swiss border. The craft measures about 240 yards, carries four gondolas, armed with guns and air torpedoes, and houses 30 to 40 crew. It achieves 90 kmh with 3,000 to 4,000 horsepower and can rise to three or four miles.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Lake of Constance
Bryans Praised for Wilson Support
Widespread praise is given William Jennings Bryan for refusing to participate in the El Paso conference between pacifists of the United States and Mexico. The refusal to meddle in the proposed talks drew strong approval.
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William Jennings Bryan
el Paso
Mexico
Mr. Bryan
Grove Park Inn Asheville Promises Pure Air and Comfort
The Grove Park Inn in Asheville North Carolina markets itself as the finest resort hotel in the world. It boasts fireproof construction a 120 acre 18 hole blue grass golf course water from Mount Mitchell tile floors mosaic Aubusson rugs and Coke burning for quiet.
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Bryan effort praised in administration circles
The Washington administration approves Bryan's stance to avoid embarrassment to the president and supports his pledge from St. Louis. As the campaign begins, he is likely to speak for Democracy, with analysts predicting his powerful oratory will aid the party as Roosevelt plans bold messages.
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