The highest of lunacy in North Dakota tax plan
The Forum warns the constitutional plan under the nonpartisan league would spur a 500 percent tax rise in year one, lifting state taxes from 2.5 million to 15 million and total per capita costs to about 50 dollars. It warns of higher bonded debt, loss of the school fund, and broader taxation via rents and land reversion. The piece criticizes Townley and notes no referendum with a two thirds legislature.
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Nonpartisan League
Fargo
N.D
League
North Dakota
Goodby
Mr. Workingman
Townely
Bismark
Death losses in World War I by country totals
The American general staff lists total deaths in military and naval operations by nation. Russia 1,700,000. Germany 1,600,000. France 1,886,000. Great Britain 900,000. Austria 800,000. Italy 330,000. Turkey 250,000. Servia and Montenegro 125,000. Belgium 102,000. Rumania 100,000. Bulgaria 100,000. United States 48,900. Greece 7,000. Portugal 2,000.
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Russia
Germany
France
Great Britain
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Servia
Montenegro
Belgium
Rumania
Bulgaria
United States
Greece
Portugal
Erzberger Escapes Mob After Armistice Terms
Erzberger, who had signed the German armistice terms, fled amid a mob that burned his house and demanded his hanging.
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Erzberger
Kaiser trusts his handyman Beth mann Hollweg
The Kaiser is said to have a favorable view of his handyman Beth mann Hollweg, suggesting confidence in her capabilities and role within the household or staff.
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Bethmann-Hollweg
Mexico on the brink as bandits harass nation
The New York Times outlines a crisis in Mexico with Carranza ruling only parts of the country, six rebel groups contesting control, and bandits active nationwide. It notes weak morale, economic collapse, and widespread disorder from border to south, while foreign oil interests and German influence loom large.
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New York
Carranza
Sonora
United States
Washington
Coahuila
Mexico
Atlantic
Tamrico
Vera Cruz
Pacific
Oaxaca
California
Mexico City
Felipe Angeles
Francisco Villa
Guillermo Meixuerio
Felix Diaz
Manuel Pelaez
Tampico
Zapatistas
Federal Army of
Nuevo Leon
Durango
Hildago
San Luis Potosi
Guanajuato
Queretaro
Michoacan
Jalisco
Tepic
Zacatecas
Guerrero
Colima
Chiapas
Campeachy
Carrangza
Chihuahua
Angeles
Villa
Villistas
Rio Grande
Angeles-Villa
Juarez
el Paso
Texas City
Texas
Pelaez
Meixuerio
Diaz
Meixueria
Felicistas
Tamaulipas
Hidalgo
Puebla
Felicista
Morelos
Cantu
Carranza Fe
Russian Masses Like Music Amid Revolution
Albert Coates reports from Petrograd that after the revolution a new mass public for music has formed in Russia. Workers peasants soldiers and sailors fill theaters and concerts as the educated elite disappears. He notes reverent attendance at concerts and opera as the people seek solace in music even as politics shift dramatically.
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London
Russia
Albert Coates
Petrograd
Imperial Opera
Coates
Simste Peasant Concert Receives Formal Thanks
A note expresses thanks to Some Simste Peasant and the orchestra for the pleasure their performance provided. The message acknowledges the audience's gratitude and the musicians’ efforts.
Traveling man questions and home carry stories
A dialogue depicts a traveling man and companion discussing travel across the country. The exchange notes the burden of a three story brick home in Louisville and the idea that travel distances him from home. The cadence mirrors a social column snippet from the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Five years ago he was poor now he's a millionaire
In a Birmingham Age-Herald piece a columnist questions the source of a man’s wealth five years after he rose from poverty to riches. The author notes no evidence of misdeeds yet observes the lack of personal reminiscences in magazines.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Not Good to Look At Life Preservers Opinion Quoted
A fragment quotes Life magazine critiquing life preservers and notes a hoped government effort to improve their appearance. The terse passage reflects mid century design debate and public interest in safety gear.
Bat on Shoulder Called Good Luck in Poker Game
Mystery over Canton bat purchases at ten dollars eased when a buyer said bats bring luck. Over weeks bats have been sold locally with ads in papers. A hat owner claimed a bat in the pocket or on the shoulder during cards brings good fortune.
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Canton, O
Canton
Chicago
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