War Draft Aims for 4 Million by June in U S Front
The article reports plans for expanding the draft ages to forty five and Mobilizing more divisions in France by next June. Secretary Baker notes press policy favors concentrated Western Front forces and continued overseas troop movement, with 2 000 American troops currently in country and multiple National Army National Guard divisions already deployed.
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American forces set to join Jovak army from Manila
American troops sail from Manila to join the Jovak army. The Twenty-seventh regular regiment and a second Philippine unit led by Col. Henry D. Styer depart under Major General Graves. London reports the allied Archangel force has reached Deshkala near Arehangel on the rail toward Vol.
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Treasury Plan Seeks 80 Percent Excess Profits Tax
Secretary McAdoo outlined an 80 percent excess profits tax with an alternative war profits levy to raise revenue. The plan targets about 90 percent of corporations and could yield $300 to $480 million more than the committee plan, though overall bill projections still fall short of the $8 billion target. A port tax on tropical imports or other taxes may be added. Representative Rainey pledged further estate tax opposition on the floor.
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Internal Revenue
Roper
Kitchin
Rainey
New Call to the Colors for White Selective Service Men
Washington reports twelve thousand white selectives are called to the colors by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will entrain August 30 and 31 and be assigned to three camps: Camp Upton New York, Camp Dodge Iowa, and Camp Greene North Carolina. Thirty four states are to furnish men under this call.
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French Transport Djemnah Torpedoed in Mediterranean
Berlin reports confirm the torpedoing of the French transport Djemnah of 3716 tons in the Mediterranean. Four hundred forty two men are missing.
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Paris
Berlin
Two Thousand Aliens Take Oath in Virginia
Petersburg Va Aug 19 Two thousand foreign born soldiers from Camp Lee took the oath of allegiance as citizens of the United States at a ceremony in the city.
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United States
Germany Offers Peace Talks with Allies
London reports Admiral von Hintze states Germany will not refuse reasonable peace proposals. He says there can be no question of rejecting such offers and that allies with serious peace intentions could approach Germany through authorized persons.
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Three Flyers Lose Lives In Multiple Aerial Tragedies
On August 16 a gala aviation day in Dayton led by Maj. Claude K. Rhinehardt ended in tragedy with the death of Capt. James Fitz Morris of the British Royal Flying Corps. In Rantoul Lieut. J. W. Johnson of Trafford Alabama was killed and a cadet was injured when their plane fell from 1000 feet near Gilford. In Fort Worth Cadet William R. Turnstall of Brookfield Massachusetts died after his airplane collided with another aircraft several thousand feet up.
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Tax Occupations Subject to $10 Annual Special Levy
Washington August 15 Special taxes of 10 a year on occupations or professions were added to the war revenue bill by the house ways and means committee excluding war industry trades farmers teachers and ministers. A 2 000 annual receipts threshold applies to other businesses with 25 a year for wholesale houses with 200 000 or more in receipts. A 10 percent duty on jewelry sold wholesale and a 10 percent tax on retail jewelry containing platinum were also included.
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House Ways and Means Committee
Sub Sinks Brazilian Ship Off American Coast
The Brazilian motorship Madrugada of 1,638 tons gross was sunk by a German submarine off the American coast. Word of the loss reached New York circles today with limited details available.
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Heavier tax on unearned income approved by Ways and Means
Washington August 19 The Ways and Means Committee adopted secretary McAdoo’s plan to tax unearned income at 18 percent for earnings above 4000 while earned income above 4000 is taxed at 10 percent. Unearned income includes dividends on preferred stock interest rentals royalties and annuities. Exemptions remain 1000 for individuals and 2000 for married couples with 200 per child under eighteen. Further tax details and installment payments were discussed.
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Yankees Bomb Enemy Towns in France Raid
American aviators bombed the Dommary-Baroncourt railroad yard near Verdun Metz and attacked Longuyon Thiaucourt. Bursts were observed in central and southern yard areas with installations believed wiped out. Three direct hits hit the Longuyon track and twenty three bombs hit surrounding warehouses.
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Thiaucourt
First U S Airplanes Used in Recon Mission Behind German Lines
General information from Washington reports that a complete squadron of DeHavilland IV airplanes built in the United States and powered by Liberty motors conducted the first reconnaissance flight behind German lines. The mission was led by Brigadier General Foulois and returned without loss.
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Pershing
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United States
Baker
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American Air Service
Catholics in U S Army Navy Granted Meat Diet Dispensation
Washington August 19 Catholics in the army and navy are relieved from abstaining from flesh on Fridays except Good Friday. The dispensation was announced by the bishop of Catholic chaplains Patrick J Hayes to remove misunderstandings on the subject.
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Army
Patrick J. Hayes
German Official Slain in Russia Fourth Assassination Reported
Amsterdam reports the assassination of Herr Von Sengbusch a German official at Vonden Russia. The murderer escaped. This marks the fourth assassination of German officials in Russia.
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Deaf Mutes Fail As Flyers Warned By Mineola Tests
Medical studies at Mineola report deaf mutes show no sense of balance without inner ear function and cannot detect turns or climbs in flight. Officials conclude such pilots would be inefficient, while those with normal ear mechanisms perform better in air movement. The piece also covers war production limits and Mexican labor expansion.
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Medical Research Laboratory
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United States Employment 1.86 Million Positions End Year
The U S employment figures show about 1 861 332 positions found during the year ending July 30. Read as a concise government report on job totals and labor market activity for the period.
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