Tax burden reveals investors share of 1916 income tax
Washington reports that investors and speculators paid about a third of the $1714 million personal income tax for 1916 while labor bore 86 percent. Higher earners paid a larger share with 1.66 percent from the $5,000 class and under ten individuals paid the top rate. Corporate net income rose to $8.3 billion and corporate tax totaled $172 million with 40 percent from public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Epidemic Woes Reported by Bavarian Army Doctors
Head physicians of the Bavarian army report that troop health has been undermined by the epidemic, describing significant ravages among ranks and concern over medical capacity and treatment effectiveness.
Gardner Sets Steer Tying Record at Frontier Days
Cheyenne Joe Gardner of Oklahoma broke the steer-tying record at the Frontier Days opening in a time seconds flat. The prior mark of twenty seven seconds was held by Bert Weir of New Mexico. Gardner achieved the feat on a mud slick field making the ride even more notable.
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Cheyenne
Joe Gardner
Oklahoma
Bert Weir
New Mexico
Gardner
Albion Pastor and Family Die in Train Collision Near State Center
J. P. Franke of Albion Nebraska and his wife plus two daughters were killed when their car was struck by a Northwestern train near State Center. Rev. Mr. Franke served as Lutheran pastor at Albion for three years and was 57. One daughter had just graduated high school.
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Marshalltown
J. P. Franke
Albion
Neb
State Center
Northwestern Railway
Mr. Franke
Largest Submarine Quimcy A Launched In Country
A submarine described as the largest ever built in the country and incorporating the latest designs was launched by Bethlehem Shipyards. The vessel, named Apmaiblamae, is highlighted as a milestone in submarine construction and naval capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubma
Dethiobens
Bethlehem
Shige Refuse to Stay Sunk
In under three years over 400 sunken merchant vessels have been raised or restored to service and several ships begun new careers after salvage efforts and reconditioning for cement retorts and other wartime uses.
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Shige
London
Fourth Liberty Loan Opens September 28 for Three Weeks
Secretary McAdoo announces the fourth Liberty Loan will begin Saturday September 28 and run for three weeks to October 18. The goal is around 6 billion dollars with a 4 1 4 percent interest rate. If redeemable certificates are used next June tax payments could reduce the total.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Nebraska Sets Record Wheat Acreage At Chicago Conference
C. R. Ball states Nebraska raised 3,135,000 acres of wheat this year and 254,000 acres of rye despite labor and seed costs. Nebraska aims to 3,674,000 acres next year with a plan by the state council of defense and food administration to guide farmers on sowing. A labor registration scheme and use of tractors are urged to handle future needs.
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Chicago
Nebraska
C. R Ball
Office of Cereal Investigations
Washington
United States
State Council of Defense
State Food Administration
University Extension Service
State Railway Commission
National Food Administration
Nebraska’ Board
Kennedy
Lincoln
State Legal Department
National Ford Administration
France
Charles W. Pool
RR Howell
South Omaha
Anditer Smith
Inne
Falls City
Omaha
Joseph J. Dixon
Episcopal Church
Callaway
Douglas County
Red Cross
Railroads Seek Government Advances to Meet Wages
Washington railroads totaling thirty seven in July appealed for advances or loans from the railroad administration. They sought partial payments of government compensation or to cover wage arrears. The combined advances reached 62,205.00 with total railroad funds at 203,714,400. All draws came from the government revolving fund except 22,155 000 drawn from surplus deposits with Director General McAdoo since April 1 by thirty three roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Wheat Traffic Expands On Lincoln Line
Railroad officials report growing fuel transport and rising stock movement on the Lincoln lines. Regional Directors Aishton and Holden urge track men to refrain from cutting sweet clover until after August 15 to protect bees gathering honey. Burlington offices consolidate railway administration services.
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Lincoln
Aishton and
Holden
Railroad Administration
Burlington City
German Field Marshal von Weichhorn Killed in Kiev
An official Ukrainian statement reports Field Marshal von Weichhorn and his adjutant Captain von Dressler were killed by a bomb in Kiev as they drove from the casino to their headquarters. The device was thrown from a passing car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von Weichhorn
Ukraine
von Dressler
Kiev
Ea Sure Ets Nee
Japan to Lead Army Finally Assured
Washington reports indicate Japan will formally respond to the U S plan for action in Siberia with a complete agreement anticipated. The Japanese answer was cautious, seeking full understanding of every point, but not a rejection. Relations between the United States and Japan are described as more cordial than in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liberia
United States
Siberia
Japan
Execution of Nicholas Romanoff Reported by Berlin Paper
The Lokal Anzeiger Berlin recounts Nicholas II facing execution in a collapsed state. He was awakened at 5 am and informed two hours remained. Assisted by a priest and soldier, he stood, then fell. The rifles fired and he died while unable to rise.
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Amsterdam
Nicholas Romanoff
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Nicholas
New Pacific Coast Meat Market Trials Reach Boston
The bureau of fisheries of the commerce department expands new markets for meat as a conservation measure. About 20 000 pounds of Pacific coast hale meat sold at 15 cents a pound drew strong demand in Boston and aims for steady supply. Some portions reached Portland, Maine, with Texas coast efforts to introduce porpoise meat praised by tasters. Gulf fishes also move to midwestern cities.
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Boston
Bureau of Fisheries
Department. of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Portland
Texas
Bureau
Gulf
Middle West
Increased Cotton Yield Forecast by Department in Washington
The agriculture department estimates a cotton crop equivalent to 12,619,000 five hundred pound bales based on July 25 condition at 73.6 percent of normal. Earlier figures showed 15,225,000 bales forecast with 65.8 percent normal. Last year produced 11,300,254 bales. five year average 13,327,000.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Generals Dismissed After Albania Disaster
Washington reports the Austrian high command has dismissed the generals responsible for the Albania setback and named General Weissbaim to lead the armies opposing advancing Franco Italian forces. Reinforcements from Bosnia march toward the lakes district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albania
Weissbaitm
Bosrageinbhersagese
Esa
Lakes
Losses Rise Amid Disaster Toll Report
The report notes a catastrophic event resulting in about 150 lives lost. Officials warned of continuing dangers as rescue operations and investigations proceed. The incident drew responses from local authorities and relief agencies seeking aid and safety assessments.
Beatrice Duke Charged With Impersonating Army Medical Officer
Beatrice Duke twenty three of Newark New Jersey is jailed in New London after falsely claiming to be a second lieutenant of the U S Army Medical Corps abroad. She awaits appearance before a U S commissioner as authorities report the counterfeit case proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Medical Corps
U. 8. Army
Beatrice Duke
Newark
N. J
U. S
New England Coal Allotment Contested At War Board Meeting
Officials from the War Industries Board Shipping Board and Railroad Administration discussed coal supply for New England. The July 13 production ratio in Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia stood at 77 million tons versus an expected 91.6 million for the April to March cycle. Ohio would divert some output to aid the emergency fleet amid demands for overseas coal and for army navy and other war needs. J J Storrow argued New England could not endure further cuts despite a larger-than-needed allotment.
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Army
Navy
New England
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio Fields
Taruch
War Industries Board
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Railroad Administration
Garfield
J. J. Storrow
Call for Student Nurses in Lincoln Recruiting Shortage
The army needs 25 000 nurses by January and has 13 000, leaving 12 000 needed. Only graduate nurses with full training are acceptable, drawn from hospitals and home care, to fill military and civil roles. Women should enroll at the nearest recruiting station of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense in the United States Student Nurse Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Woman's Committee
Council’ of National Defense
United States
Army Nursing
Caproni predicts new generation of bombing planes
Paris notes Gianni Caproni, inventor of Caproni bombers, says aircraft will be built within three years carrying 1000 men and engines as powerful as a steamship. He claims future bombers will dwarf present planes and could strike with a single new machine equivalent to an entire squadron.
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Paris
Gianni Caproni
Caproni
Signor Caproni
Dutch Parliament Seats 99 Men and One Woman
The Hague reports the Netherlands now has ninety nine male representatives and one female member, Miss Suze Groeneweg, aged forty eight, a former school teacher. She sits with the social democratic labor party which, led by M Troelstra, declares the party will oppose the government and focus on fighting famine and preserving Holland's neutral stance.
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The
Hague
Suze Groeneweg
Social Democratic Labor Party
Social Democrats
M. Troelstra
Holland
Hunger Stone Reappears in Elbe River Amid War Strain
The famed Elbe hunger stone near Tetachen becomes visible for the first time since the war began, lying in the riverbed and reemerging only at exceptionally low tides. The stone bears the inscription When Ye See Me Ye Will Weep in old German.
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Amsterdam
Elbe
Tetachen
Germany
Government Takes Cape Cod Canal Control
The government assumes control and operation of the Cape Cod canal to safeguard coal shipments to New England from southern ports against submarine threats. President Wilson issues the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod Canal
Washington
New England
Wilson
Seattle Women Waiters for Steamships Weighs Labor Plan
Steamship companies operating vessels on the Pacific coast consider hiring Seattle women as waiters to relieve manpower for wet work. The proposal targets crew shortages aboard steamers and may alter staffing for in-ship services.
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Seattle
Auto thieves were busy in Omaha this year
Between May 15 and July 25, 2453 automobiles valued at about 150000 have been stolen. Of these, 107 have been recovered and 145 remain missing. Among recovered cars, 76 belonged to Omaha owners, 15 to owners in other towns. The text is incomplete but indicates wide theft losses centered on Omaha with many unrecovered vehicles.
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Susy
Omaha
Ing i Lowe
Nebraska War Measures and Local Standing Committees
Nebraska faces fuel, sugar, and lighting restrictions as State Fuel Administrator Kennedy orders two dark nights weekly to conserve resources. Legislative salaries, military mobilization, and alien registration rise as Nebraska leaders organize for war. Local industry, agriculture, and editorials pivot to support the national effort amid shortages and public service obligations.
Candidates filing and ballot rights for August primaries
The list shows candidates with filings completed or pending for the August primary ballot. It lists governor authors Democrat Charles Bryan and Republican Samuel Ro McKeme, lieutenant governor candidates Democrat Carl Blatt and Republican P A Barrows, and other state offices with both party nominees and pending filings, along with prohibition officials and first district seats.
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Met
Wills KE Eed Sone Moreh
Ear Pomere
Litem BR Price
Richard L. Mteaife
Harry & Dugan Reublican
Charies HH
Rose le Bey W. Norris
William Swett
Ercer
Charles — W. Bryan
Keith Neville
Samuel Ro MceKeme
Walter Johnean
K. T. Howe
Carl BE. Blatt
William B. Banning
P A. Barrows
C. & Page
Isidor Ziegler
Stueh J. Cooper
A- T. Gatewood
W. Dd. Beheal
F. P. Shields
K A. Wailrath
Willy Jay
D. M. Ameberry
Poliiie
Fred C. Ayres
Eugene FP. Mymeford
Charles Q. DeFrance
H. McFaton
George W. Marsh
Henry Co’ Heree
Canady
Clinton J. Campbell
George W Berge
Willem J Dowling
Clarence A. Davis
Publicande and
Ridgs
G L. Shumway Hicen—Dey Swenson
Edward BD
Roy M. Harrop
Médward CC. Simmons
B.C
Wil Ham H. Smith
Charles 'T Denney
McLaughnifi
Adam McMullen
John B. Killeen
Ashton
Shallenberger
William B. Andrews
James 8. Gilham
Marriet
Tmvid BP. Ilbert
George (. Fitch
Floyd Miles
J Henry ¢. Rittentinder
James T. Priest
Thome Aa
Birminoghem
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Restore Strength
Advert says Mrs. Pearl Good reports relief from neuralgia and renewed energy after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy. She claims increased strength and ability to resume housework, praising the product as a factor in her health improvement.
Do you think Jims truly did overseas feats
A humorous dialogue questions if Jims performed remarkable deeds abroad or only when half asleep. An advertisement for Cuticura recommends washing the face with Cuticura Ointment and Soap, stating five minute wash time. Sample address Cuticura Dep X Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 60 cents.
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Jims
Fupce
Cuticura
Dep. X
Boston
Guarded as Sacred Trust in Loyalty and Secrecy
A reflection on unflinching loyalty as the true strength of character. The sacred trust remains sealed in the lips and inkless pen, hidden from curious eyes and malice. It lives in the soul, safe from slights, empowering the bearer and proving a friend’s worth.
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W. Stewart Royston
Fate of the Cliff Dwellers
The cliff dwellers were likely exterminated by their warlike neighbors, with men killed and women absorbed into the conquerors tribe. Some migrations may have occurred due to drought or pressure from external tribes.
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Internal Revenue
Congressmen
Cali
Russia
Tokio
Czar
Fair Board
National Guards
Butler County
Medical Association
John Kenent
Schuyler
Eustis
10Th Reserve District
State House
Lincolln
False City
Eurik
Nelson Brothers
Stromsburg
Creston
Trion County
Secretary of State Pool
Uncle Sam
Continental
Anderson
Hooper
John Tropp
Madison County
J. P. Finch
Bradshaw
T. Brandstetter
Howells
F. W. Ashton
Grand Island
Richard L. Metcalfe
Nebraska State Council of Defense
State Board of Agriculture
Tdncola
Helmsville
Childress
Sanitarium
Sulpho Saline Springs
Co. A
Everett
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