Higher tak on war profits urged in senate
Senator LaFollette presents minority finance committee plans for higher war tax rates on profits and incomes to fund the war. He argues governments seek war while people want peace and notes many draftees protest. He says bond issues raise prices and worsen the cost of living, and cites iron hand methods behind the Liberty Loan. Lieutenant J W Puckett, former New Mexico Military Institute student, arrives from Amarillo to report for France training and artillery instruction duties. He will visit Roswell before departure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Finance Committee
J. W. Puckett
New Mexico Military Institute
Amarillo
Texas
Puckett
Leon Springs
France
Roswell
Market Report Shows Hogs at Twenty Dollars in Chicago
In Chicago on August 21 choice heavy hogs sold at twenty dollars per hundredweight, marking a three dollar advance over the last eleven days as buyers watched market trends and demand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peace note disagreement with German peace proposals 1912
From Cabagen on August 21 the report says Chancellor Michaelis will declare the Pope’s peace note incompatible with Germany’s 1912 peace proposals. The dispatch notes ongoing swearing ceremonies and notarial formalities surrounding the issue.
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Associated Press
Cabagen
Michaelix
Germany
Germans press Verdun counter Attacks amid heavy losses
Paris reports German counter attacks to retake Verdun positions with heavy losses and over five thousand prisoners. Rome dispatch notes Italians crossing the Thonzo river capturing 7500 prisoners and many machine guns as the fierce battle continues.
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Associated Press
Paris
Verdun Front
War Office
Rome
Thonzo River
Italian offensive claims over ten thousand prisoners
Rome reports more than ten thousand prisoners captured as Italian forces press the Lsongo front. The war office says battle continues with Austrian lines yielding at several points while Allied diplomats prepare for possible peace talks.
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Associated Press
Rome
Lsongo Front
War Office
Fire destroys Tom Malone home near Roswell
The country home of Tom Malone five miles southeast of Roswell burned at 10 00 am Monday after an oil stove exploded in the kitchen. The fire consumed the building and nearly all contents. the house was partially insured. Roswell News
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Tom Malone
Roswell
English Positions Improve as Prisoners Taken
London reports an official statement saying the morning assault to regain ground near Epesy was repulsed. Troops held positions east of Epesy and raided German lines near St. Quent in canal, taking prisoners. Also notes slight improvement north of the Ypres Menin line.
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Associated Press
London
Epesy
Flammenwerfer
St. Quentin Canal
Ypres-Menine
England Weather Forecast Summary
A brief England weather forecast outlines conditions across regions with expectations of cloud cover and possible rain showers. It notes temperatures and wind patterns affecting daily activities and travel plans.
British reply to pope peace note handed to Cardinal Gaspari
The British government delivered its response to the pope's peace note to Cardinal Gaspari, Papal Secretary of State, via the British minister. The note says the proposal will be considered with benevolence and seriousness as offered.
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Rome
Cardinal Gaspari
Papal
Bute
Monda
Strike of 1 W. Wa. fails nationwide
Evidence shows the proposed strike from Washington to Montana is failing to affect any community. In Spokane jail, Rowan and twenty-six others are detained as the movement stalls across states including Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
W. Wa
Rowan
Spokane
United States Grants Fifty Million Dollar Loan
Washington reports a government loan of fifty million dollars approved on August 21 to Roeland. The transaction aims to support financial needs and international obligations amid evolving economic conditions.
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Washington
United States
Roeland
Netherlands minister nominated by United States government
The United States nominates John W. of Baltimore as minister to the Netherlands as announced today from Washington. The move comes in a broad diplomatic reshuffle reported by the Associated Press.
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Washington
John W
Baltimore
Wos
United
Netherland
Mrs Halbert Recounts Two Week Visit With Friends
Mrs J M Halbert and her children J M Jr and Mercedes returned from a two week visit with friends in Roswell Dexter and Greenfield. In Dexter she made many friends and was invited to numerous gatherings. In Greenfield she stayed with Dr and Mrs Spallard and hosted social events near Brink home where twenty seven enjoyed a chicken dinner. She attended Pecos Valley Baptist Association in Roswell and continued visits afterward.
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J. M. Halbert
Mercedes
Roswell
Dexter
Greenfield
Baptist Church Women Aid Red Cross Work
The ladies of the Baptist church plan two Red Cross work days each month in addition to regular meetings. they will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the Red Cross room in the courthouse. all ladies are urged to attend and help.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Red Cross
Court House
J C Wilson From Pecos Heads to San Antonio for Army Physical
J C Wilson, a bookkeeper and stenographer in Pecos, is listed among those called for the army medical exam in San Antonio. He recently rested there due to some heart trouble and may be deferred this time. He is the wet brother of Beatie Wilson, Annie Moore, and Mrs Cheatham, and is well remembered by many friends in Pecos.
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J. C. Wilson
Pecos
J. C
San Antonio
Texas
Army
Beatie Wilson
Annie Moore
Cheatham
Desperate hand to hand battle near Lens in war effort
Desperate hand to hand fighting reported around Lens as British and German forces clashed near the French mining city. The attack began at dawn with troops advancing through a thick haze and heavy casualties reported on both sides during the sustained assault.
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Associated Press
Lon
Lens
Reuters
France
President to Attend Opening of Williams Cortege
In Washington on August 21 reports indicate the president will attend the opening of the Williams Cortege coal administration event. The forthcoming ceremonies are linked with Pres Jarfeld of Wildent and notable figures in insurance and co operation sectors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Presjarfeld
Wildent ‘Lliams
Verdun Battle Rumor Claims Ongoing Engagements
Associated Press report from Berlin August 21 states the Verdun battle is not officially concluded this morning. Fresh engagements develop and authorities anticipate a favorable outcome for our troops.
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Associated Prean
Berlin
Verdun
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