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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1917
Page
18
November 1 set for investigation as House probe committee names W M Miers Bryant as chair and outlines a coordinated effort with the Senate. nine auditors and experts to audit agencies, with aims to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Austin Sept 24 Boaldon the impeachment of a governor of Texas by the third called session of the Thirty-fifth Legislature passed into history this evening with mixed results. Bills were introduced in both branches, the majority aiming for a peaceful end. The record notes ongoing debate and continued discussion on the Nett Page.
Abilene Tex Sept 28 Defendant W A Bergfeldt formerly rural mail carrier at Weinell Texas Haskell County testified in the anti draft conspiracy trial of forty one accused. He denied opposing the government or conservation. George B Cathcart testified he went to Oklahoma with a committee to discuss amalgamation with the WCU and the LWBA but others said nothing doing as the Z WW did not admit farmers. Bergfeldt said he made unsuccessful attempts to join aviation service.
Washington Sept 29 The State Department has no evidence any congressman was paid by the German embassy to influence legislation. Acting Secretary Frank L. Polk submitted a letter denying involvement by members of Congress and stating the Bernstahl message does not reflect on Congress. Republicans and proinvestigation Democrats were surprised as they were gagged by unanimous consent from comment and the day proceeded with routine parliamentary business.
Readable fragments detail temperatures across cities including St Louis Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with highs ranging from mid teens to near 80 Fahrenheit and winds varying from light to brisk. Colder conditions and rain are noted for some days with Saturday and Sunday values mentioned.
Petrograd reports Kerensky wins a democratic congress coalition over Bolsheviks. Militant factions are excluded. cabinet to be named soon with Moscow industrial leaders and Socialist allies. Protests warn Bolshevik acts will trigger national wrath as Russia seeks stable government.
Five thousand workers are out of work as gas supplies falter after a strike affecting Elgin, Inlet and Eastern Railroad switchmen. South Chicago and Joliet areas report material shortages and risk of broader layoffs. A blast at a Gary steel plant kills two workers, as multiple plants shut down due to fuel and gas outages.
London and northeastern districts faced German air raids with hostile aircraft crossing Kent and Essex coasts. Three attempts were repelled, and two enemy planes were shot down. London marked the third raid directed at the capital in the past week.
A tropical storm caused five deaths and many injuries as it struck Montgomery and nearby areas. Trees toppled, telephones out, and city streets flooded. camps and buildings suffered damage yet no injuries were reported at Camp Sheridan. Communication with Pensacola and Mobile lines was limited. other towns faced widespread disruption.
Peru seizes eight German ships in Callao Bay after learning plans to escape tonight. Peruvian warships patrol the bay entrance as authorities act on the government’s information.
A bull dog fatally attacked 12 year old Johny Michel in New Orleans La this afternoon. He was in his uncle CHnano Michel s home when the dog leaped the fence and seized him by the throat. The uncle bound the dog with a hammer to hold it.
Washington dispatch says Minnesota officials push petitions to expel Senator La Follette over alleged disloyalty, with five expulsions requests filed by citizens and loyalty groups. Committee on privileges and elections plans to study evidence, while noting no expulsion has occurred for treason in Congress.
Record of civilian clothing being sold at Camp Travia by men of the Ninadeth dl- Alalon who have been holding onto their outfits. Second hand dealers report higher business at the camp than since recruits arrived, with hats shoes suits and bags sold at low prices. Each dealer must hold a permit as the sale of clothing increases.
Argentina reels under a nationwide general strike with food and fuel shortages. President Irigoyen contemplates declaring martial law to curb unrest, aiming to stabilize the country while maintaining neutrality toward Germany, as Congress debates responses.
Reports indicate the immediate retirement of German troops from Wanders and Northern France. Allied front dispatches say Germans are destroying mills and factories, moving machinery and materials to Germany, and preparing evacuation with dynamite used in demolition. American officers confirm signs of withdrawal on a wide front. In other news, Captain Guynemer of the French Station Corps was killed in combat with a German airplane, with German flyers providing the casualty details.
A brief notice states exemptions of 1000 dollars for 10 single men and 2000 dollars for 10 married men are permitted. It also notes that letter postage is set at three cents.
The conference agreement sets broad taxes including excess profits for individuals and corporations with rates from 20 to 60 percent on war munitions. It imposes a 2 percent income tax increase with exemptions of 1000 for single and 2000 for married filers, an 8 percent tax on business capital, and a 1 cent relief postage to 3 cents for most mail. Other levies cover second class postage, liquor and tobacco, freight, transport, motor vehicles, spitting goods, and patent medicines.
The bill nears $2.7 billion with key changes to war excess profits taxes and postal rates. It retains income tax structures but adds a 2 percent rate, raises exemptions for married and single individuals, and adjusts minimum and maximum rates. It defines capital by tangible property value prior to 1914 and liberalizes goodwill rules while revising postal charges and classes effective 1919.
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