Senate war tax debate centers on taxing wealth and profits
Senate debated the war tax bill with focus on taxing wealth and profits. La Follette proposed higher rates, aiming to raise over 700 million dollars annually, while senators opposed consumption taxes and pre war excess taxation. Simmons argued the plan unfairly shifts burden to small incomes, citing a 25 percent hit on incomes under 30 600 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
Vardaman
Mississippi
Trammell
Florida
Simmons
Finance Committee
Verdun Front Holds as French Drive Repels German Attacks
French forces report success north of Verdun with gains held at Hill 304 and Dead Man Hill. German counterattacks were costly and failed to break through. Austrian losses in Italy cited at about 30,000 over two days. Submarine and mine actions caused several ship losses. Vatican peace note acknowledged by the German government.
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Paris
Verdun
Dead Man
Italy
Aisne
Laffaux 7
Cerny
Vatican
Associated Press
Udine
Telesone
Germany Tightens Pressure on Neutral Holland
Washington reports Germany increases economic pressure on the Netherlands. Berlin refuses to allow Dutch steel for shipbuilding unless ships are pledged to German use for five years after the war and with coal exports limited to Dutch miners. Holland warns shipyards may close if steel terms stand.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Holland
Netherlands
Lansing
State Department
Baruch Sells Seat on New York Stock Exchange
Aug 23 Baruch a longtime Wall Street trader and War Industries Board member sold his seat on the New York Stock Exchange. The sale, reportedly for 53000, follows scrutiny during peace talks and a congressional probe into a government note leak.
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Associated Press
New York
Bernard M. Baruch
Government War Industries Board
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Baruch
Congressional Committee
Stosh Exchange
Close Investigation Of Texas Governor
Austin Texas August 23 Investigations into charges against Governor Ferguson proceed with a decision expected by tonight Impeachment voting anticipated tomorrow House members reportedly favor impeachment action and the outcome hinges on key testimonies and political pressures
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
German Officer Escapes Fort Oglethorpe Barracks
German prisoner of war Arnold Henkel aged 35 escaped from Fort Oglethorpe racks on Wednesday night at 8 30 in civilian clothing. Henkel described as first lieutenant in the 4th Regiment German Engineers remains at large.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Arnold Henkel
Fort Oglethorpe
Henkel
4Th Regiment
German Engineers
Russia near crisis as Petrograd dispatches stir officials
Washington reports mystery over Petrograd advices as speculation grows on Russia’s political strife. Officials consider possible moves to Moscow and the impact on allied war efforts while urging supply and transport support rather than troops. Conference among Cabinet officers spurs further questions.
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Washington
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
aGer Post
Kerensky
Riga
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Lansing
Baker
McAdoo
Interest Centered On Council At Moscow
Petro g reports intense focus on Moscow council as the city readies for the upcoming extra session. Details slated for continuation on page seven.
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Council
Moscow
Associated Press
Petrog
Extra
Settlement Near In Coal Miners Strike
Knoxville conference brings about sixty coal operators and United Mine Workers officials to set a wage scale for Tennessee Kentucky mines. Operators reportedly signed to recognize the union. Union officials deny work resumes in Benham district until recognition is reached.
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Associated Press
Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee-Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
Knoxville
Benham
J J Cooney Paroled by Gov Henderson
John J. Cooney of Mobile, convicted of violating the prohibition law and sentenced to five months and twenty days, was granted a parole by Governor Henderson. The parole is conditional on good conduct in the future.
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Montgomery
Ala
John J
Mobile
Henderson
Weather summary fragment from August forecast
Fragmentary weather note reports fair conditions and uneventful forecast. Mentions August period with unclear dates and temperature cues.
14 German spies in U S arrested in Louisiana
William F. Nain, 36, arrested in Louisiana for spying for Germany, admitted being part of a 14 spy network operating across the United States. Authorities found important papers and notes on his person and a suitcase with information to be sent to the German government.
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Richmond
William F. Nain
Louisiana
United States
Huh
Charlotte Aville
Nah Beane Ag
Louisa Tore
W. C. Bibb
Commonwealth
Louisa
Montreal
Nain
Wilson in Birmingham to avert coal strike
Secretary William B. Wilson, in Birmingham, seeks a settlement of Alabama coal operators versus union miners as a strike looms. Union recognition is the main sticking point, with operators rejecting it. other issues may be settled once this dispute is resolved.
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Birmingham
Ala
William B. Wilson
Alabama
Secretary of Labor
McDuffie Victim Critical After Attempted Murder
Henry McDuffie, a Negro, faced Acting Judge Moses Kohn on an attempted murder charge involving Georgia Lee, a Black woman. She lies at her Prichard home in critical condition with severe injuries. bail was denied, and the case was continued to August 30.
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Henry McDuffie
Moses Kohn
Inferior Criminal Court
Georgia Lee
Prichard
Mei
Floyd Lewis
McDnuffie
Lewis
Western troops to train at Camp Greene and Camp Fremont
The first national guard division with troops from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and Wyoming is ordered to train at Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina and Camp Fremont Palo Alto California has been abandoned due to California health officials deeming the latrine sewage system harmful to public health Secretary of War announced a change.
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Associated Press
Washington
National
Maximum sugar price approved by exchange committee
New York August 23 The New York coffee and sugar exchange fixes maximum prices for sugar future contracts based on August 16 closing levels. The report notes suspensions and specifies figures, while separate dispatches from Udine record enemy loot and casualties.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Georgia Man Is Named to Head Patents Bureau
James T. Newton was nominated by President Wilson as commissioner of patents. William L. Frierson of Chattanooga Tenn was nominated as assistant attorney general. Brigadier General Lloyd England adjutant general of Arkansas was nominated brigadier general in the national army.
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Washington
James T. Newton
Wilson
William L. Frierson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lloyd England
Arkansas
National Army
Wilson plans coal price fix and administrator roles
President Wilson weighs appointing coal and copper price administrators as he moves to fix wholesale and retail prices for soft and bituminous coal. A steel price admin is not anticipated. Secretary Tumulty confirms new coal prices take effect immediately amid talks with Harry A. Guertin of Williams College on taking the post.
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Wilson
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Eemission
Ou T ‘Plante
Ie. Ws
Tumulty
E. J. Wallace
St. Louis Coal Club
Harry A. Guertiela
Willliams College
Embargo on Sulphur Exports to Canada
Washington August 23 Officials announced an embargo on sulphur exports to Canada to conserve supply for U S war needs. Canada’s wood pulp mills supply about three fourths of U S newsprint, so the ban could affect paper production. Sulphur, an explosive class, requires export licenses and no shipments will be licensed until Canada submits detailed production estimates.
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Associated Press
Washin' N
Canada
United States
Dominion News
Tve
Wilson and Gompers Discuss Strike Troubles
Washington Aug. 23 The general strike situation across the country was debated at a conference between President Wilson and Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor. Wilson said labor has a just experience before the president and that the rights of labor would be cared for.
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Washington
Boeroy
Ys Fiston
American Federation’ of Taberonan
Soest
Five French steamers sunk by HMN subs
Paris reports August 19 wrecks of five large French steamers of 1600 tons or more sunk by mines or submarines. Four smaller vessels under 1400 tons also lost. No fishing ships were destroyed. Two killed by a train accident reported in Nashville Tennessee.
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HMN
Associated Pr
Paris
Ex-Banker General Wythe Whiting Dies in Mobile
General Julian Wythe Whiting, 79, retired banker and prominent Mobile figure, died Thursday morning at his home on Government Street after a period of ill health. He served as president of Peoples Bank from 1884 to 1913 and held civic and military leadership, including colonel of the First Alabama Regiment. Survived by widow Ida Lawler, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 4 p.m. from his residence and 4:30 p.m. from Christ Episcopal Church.
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Julian Wythe Whiting
South
Alabama
Government Street
Christ Episcopal Church
Whiting
Mobile
Talladega
General Whiting
Hampton
Kennon Whiting
Anna Wythe Whiting
Fort Morgan
Gaines
Mobile Bay
Baker, Lawler & A
Peoples Bank
Ala
Mobilians
United States
Strikers
Athelstan Club
Ida Lawler
George A. Robinson
Wythe Whiting
James B. Hope
Sam Christee
Louis Heffelfinger
Vir
New York Stocks Slide on Government Price Plans
In New York today all classes of stocks fell in early trading, led by war shares down 1 to 3 points. United States Steel tumbled to 119 after an overnight drop of 15 8, while tobaccos and other issues slipped 1 to 2 points and petroleum, led by Texas Company, fell about 4 points.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Petroleum
Texas Company
Women Arrested in Road House Raids Near Cedar Point
Deputies raided several road houses near Dog River on Cedar Point road and Pine Grove avenue on Wednesday night. In one residence they charged three women with vagrancy. The detainees named were Vivian Willard Nila Toler and Gertie Coras Theiff.
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Dog River
Cedar Point Road
W. H. Holcombe
Bisgen Easterling
Pine Grove Avenue
Vivian Willard
Nila Toler
Gertie Coras Theiff
Aito ‘O
German envoy warns might alone cannot win
Amsterdam reports Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann, new German foreign secretary, tells Reichstag committee that policy based on might alone and not on right is doomed to failure. He outlines aims to maintain cordial relations with allies and neutrals while balancing enemy trickery and military needs.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Richard von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Berlin
Dr. von. Kuehlmann
Diplomat Urges Caution in Wartime Neutral Policy
Dr. von Kuchimann warns that arresting neutral defections is crucial and stresses balancing might with right. He notes ongoing but severed official relations with belligerents, public opinion crossing trenches, and urges studying enemy psychology while avoiding harsh rhetoric as signs of possible thaw. He ends urging trust in the army and navy.
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Dr. von Kuchimann
Dr. von Kuehlmann
von Kuehlmann
Army
Allies Claim 25 000 Prisoners in Last Three Days
Major General Frederick B. Maurice reports to the Associated Press that Entente forces on the Western Front took 25 000 prisoners in three days and 32 500 since July 231. He predicts reaching 40 000, countering German claims.
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London
Frederick B. Maurice
War Intelligence Office
Associated Press
Iowa man wins shoot by scoring 99 hits
Chicago August 23 John Peterson of Randall Iowa won the preliminary handicap in the grand American tournament with 99 targets broken from 13 yards. J J Lumpp of Youngstown Ohio placed second with 98. The grand American handicap class was underway with officials in charge.
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Iowa
Chicago
John Peterson
Randall
J. J. Lumpp
Youngstown
Ohio
Russian Forces Retire Under German Offensive
Russian forces on the northern front retreat under German pressure from the region of Yed Zem and Kemmern to the Lake Bern and Frankendorf area. The war department report notes intense German artillery fire in this sector yesterday and confirms the withdrawal.
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Petrograd
Yedzem
Kemmern
Lake &Rn
Frankendorf
War Department
Japanese mission in Washington delivers congratulatory message
Aug 27 Washington dispatch reports Viscount Ishii delivering the emperor’s greetings to President Wilson. The mission plans formal calls on Lansing Baker Daniels and others, outlining talks on shipping, ocean freight rates, and expanding Japan’s naval activity.
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Washington
United States
Japan
America
Viscount Ishii
Wilson
Calta
Lansing
Sugano
Tanikawa
Baker
Takeshita
Ando
Daniels
White House
Joe Bush Benched For Season In Philadelphia Clubrow
Cleveland reports that pitcher Joe Bush of the Philadelphia Ame has been suspended for the remainder of the season. He is fined the money he would have earned and sent back to Philadelphia by Manager Mack after an argument with Buck following a fifth inning removal.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Bush
Philadelphia Ame
Philadelphia
Mack
Ecanes
Bush
Buck
Wounded Trespasser Fined Ten Dollars Appeals
Henry Powell, a man described as negro, was fined ten dollars on a trespass charge after being caught in the yard of T. Chipalich on Sour Royal Street. He appealed the ruling, with the incident occurring several nights ago and the judge noting the warning given.
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Henry Powell
T. Chipalich
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Georgia
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Gompers
Thomas Orr
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Southern Railway
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J. W. Whiting
Kuehlmann
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