Tax plan backs 18 percent corporate tax with 72 percent on distributed earnings
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approves an 18 percent normal tax on net corporate income with 72 percent of earnings distributed to shareholders taxed. Backers say lower rates on distributed earnings will curb large corporate surpluses. The current rate is 60 percent. Also mentions a dental style ad and a light comic snippet about teething medicine and a boss interview in a separate note.
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Irish Nationalists Press for Wilson Policy in Commons
Irish Nationalists urge a motion to debate Ireland policy and endorse President Wilson's principles, accusing government of alienating the Irish. John Dillon leads calls for discussion and a day set for it, arguing the true solution lies in Wilsonian aims and a settlement based on Anglo Irish friendship. (Two Billion Shells Made) Washington reports U S ordnance notes over two billion shells delivered since entering the war, with arms and machine guns produced into July. (Ad insertions) The Mossant Cigar and Travelers Cigar Shop advertise cigars and related items.
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UK Men Push Mang Back In Open Fighting
Allied forces press along the front with the French Army in France, winning gains north of Montdidier and along the Maine pocket. Americans and French counterattacked near Barbillon wood, advancing about a kilometer on the eastern flank while British forces boosted prisoner captures to around 1 100 in three days. German losses near 100 000 as retreat fears grow amid burning stores and munitions.
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Indian Fighting Modernized On Aisne Marne Front
AP dispatch dated July 23 describes Pranco American forces driving deeper into German positions north and northeast of Chateau Thierry and Chete Thisery. American artillery and air activity intensify as four German tanks are knocked out near Soissons while prisoners report German officers threaten discipline.
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Two Get Coat Of Tar For Disloyal Signs In Public
In Vicksburg Mississippi on July 24 a mob tarred and feathered G A Miller a negro physician and Dave Cook two farmers accused of disloyalty. They were paraded to the business district with placards reading I am disloyal to the United States government and were jailed to prevent further violence.
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