Proposed Heavy Tax on Incomes and Profits in Congress
Revenue plan aims to raise about 4.6 billion dollars from war and excess profits taxes in 1919 with 1.4 billion from other sources. Senator Simmons argues profits from 1918 should be taxed further to fund postwar needs, while critics warn of heavier levies if passage delays occur. Dec 10 report notes political divide as Smoot and LaFollette dissent.
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L. C. Martin
GTON
Simmons
Senate Finance
Senate
Smoot
LaFollette
Treasury
Congress
Repub
Republican Congress
Austrian Soldiers Hungry Seize Food Amid Border Turmoil
Correspondent Thierry reports from Salzburg on a famine unfolding in Vorarlberg and South Tyrol as Austrian and Italian forces clash over food supply. He notes bread rations, desertions, demobilization, and a fragile republic near Munich, with Americans expected to aid relief efforts.
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Scheffer
Munich
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Landeck
Innsbruck
South Tyrol
Italy
14Th
America
Repubiic
Seattle Men Return Home From Chateau Thierry Battle
Private Stephen Maks returns to Seattle with one leg missing and other injuries after the Chateau Thierry fight. Four other Northwest soldiers, including Sergeant Paul Chamberlain and Private Tom Swint, also come home maimed. They were welcomed at Camp Lewis convalescent HQ before Maks arrived in Seattle, with Maks stressing Seattle boys fought to win.
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Sixth Ave
Chateau Thierry
Maka
Paul Chamberlain
Cleveland
Vaux
Tom Swint
Sumner
Chateau-Thierry
Fay L. Greathouse
Judith Gap
Mont
Thomas R. Rickman
Spokane
Chateau. Thierry
Camp Lewis
Make
Seattle
Hla
War
Sherman
British Leaders Named for Peace Conference Delegation
London reports Premier Lloyd George Foreign Secretary Balfour and Chancellor Bonar Law will head the British delegation to the peace conference. A labor representative appointment hinges on the upcoming general elections.
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London
Lloyd George
Balfour
Bonar -Law
The
Express
Entente debated and limits on German indemnities discussed
The article argues that Wilson aims to restrict reparations to civilian damages and property, avoiding broader costs. It questions extending terms to include army maintenance and equipment and notes the moral obligation to honor the 1919 contract despite a harsh armistice.
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Wilson
Germany
Catalonia Debates Autonomy as Spain Grinds On
Senor Cambo, leader of the Catalonian autonomista, vows to defend the autonomy bill in parliament tomorrow. If refused, Catalonian deputies threaten withdrawal and potential agitation. Madrid reports thousands in orderly protest with a protest petition and merchants agreeing not to ship goods to Catalonia.
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Cambo
Catalonian Autonomista
He Nald
Madrid
Catalonia
Two Cops Fired After Unauthorized Gambling Raid
Police Chief J Fr Warren dismissed Police Sergt Fred Smart and Patrolman W M Stevens for failing to report a raid on a gambling game aboard the Tourist at 2 a m Sunday and for not turning in $46 seized. Eight witnesses named I D Cline Dave Kid Fred Rose Drew David H Stevens Jim Gray J Haun and George Ojala testified at the hearing.
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Fred Smart
W. M. Stevens
J. Fr. Warren
I. D
Cline
Dave Kid
Fred Rose
Drew
David H. Stevens
Jim Gray
J. Haun
George Ojala
Lloyd George Warns Against Gigantic Armies In World League
London, Nov 10. Premier Lloyd George, addressing women, urged that giant armies must not be permitted in the future as they tempt nations to war. He renewed belief in a league of nations. Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, said it is inconceivable Britain should abandon its navy.
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London
Lloyd George
League of Nations
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Huntish
Abandonment of Cantonments at Camp Kearny Authorized
Maj. Cen. Jervey orders the halt of constructing cantonments for two artillery brigades at Camp Kearny California. Separately New York reports U S Steel unfilled tonnage at November 30 1 124 666 tons and a year earlier 187 497 106 tons with fluctuating totals through 1918.
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Cen. Jervey
Camp Kearny
Cal
New York
U. & Steel Corporation
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