Amended Revenue Bill Approved With Key Provisions
The Senate Finance Committee amended revenue legislation, approved by the Democratic caucus, and reported to the Senate. The measure estimates $205 million annual revenue, up from prior House figures, and includes a surtax on incomes, inheritance tax, 10 percent net profit tax on munition manufacture, 5 percent tax on materials used in munitions, a 50 cent per thousand license tax on corporate capital stock, liquor and stamp taxes, plus a non-partisan tariff commission. The plan reduces stamp taxes on certain documents and raises salaries for commissioners, while preserving taxes on bonds and some notices.
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United States
Aucus
Brandeis Declines Mexican Commission Duty Due to Court Burden
Justice Louis D. Brandeis informed President Wilson he cannot serve on the joint Mexican commission because the Supreme Court’s current workload prevents him from undertaking the role. He consulted with Chief Justice and sent a public letter explaining his duty to focus on court business.
Health certificate required for children on trains in South Carolina
A new order in Columbia enforces a health certificate for all passengers under 16 traveling by rail in South Carolina. The rule applies to trains statewide and aims to ensure public health compliance during travel.
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Naming U S delegates to border conference draws curiosity
Mexico City officials query delays in naming three American delegates to the American-Mexican border conference. President Wilson asked Secretary Lane and Justice Brandeis to serve on the delegation. The war department reported several victories.
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Carranza
United States
Lane
Justice Brandies
Wilson
War Department
Islands Sale Voted In Danish Parliament
The Folkething approved selling the Danish West Indies to the United States contingent on a plebiscite. The vote was 62 to 44 with one abstention and six absent. The body then began ratification actions for the sale treaty.
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National Guard Mobilizes 175000 for Mexican Border
Secretary Baker announced a border buildup to relieve mobilization camps, with 125000 guards plus 50000 to 60000 other troops for a total of 175000. Units from Kentucky Ohio Vermont and North Carolina will move as transport and equipment permit while recruitment seeks progress.
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Ohio
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North Carolina
Dam breaks at Lake Toxaway unleashing 550 acres of floodwater
The Lake Toxaway dam failed near Asheville at 7 10 p m on Sunday releasing 550 acres of water into the Keowee River valley. Floods threaten Walhalla Anderson Pickens Senecca as warnings go to South Carolina towns. Built in 1962 at $38 000, the earth and stone dam stood 50 feet high and 400 feet wide.
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Senators Deliberate on 200 Million Revenue Bill
Washington notes Senate Democrats spent many hours in caucus on the 200 million revenue bill as appropriations of the session near completion break records.
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Washington
Senate Democrats
Fugitives Describe Mexico Robbery Tale
Laredo Texas reports say Walter Hitt and his son from the Cham al Colony in Mexico arrived and told of mistreatment and robbery. They added that remaining colony members would cross back to the United States when weather allowed.
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Walter Hitt
Mexico
United States
Allies Advance by Hard Fighting in Somme Region
British forces push 300 to 400 yards on a nearly mile front northwest of Pozieres gaining trenches on the Bazentin le Petit plateau. Entente Allies also report advances in Galicia and the Italian theater.
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Wilson intervenes to avert nationwide rail strike
President Wilson acts to prevent a general nationwide railroad strike that would halt commerce and affect about two million workers amid an eight hour day and overtime pay dispute. The crisis was presented to the president through his invitation.
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New York
Wilson
Hughes Attacks River and Harbor Bill in Fargo Speech
Charles E. Hughes denounces the rivers and harbors bill as wasteful and extravagant. He accuses Congress of pork barrel politics and log rolling enriching district influence, calling for an end to the practice if elected president. He urges national scrutiny of the administration.
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State department clarifies note publication request
Washington officials said the push to the German embassy for permission to publish Count von Bernstorff’s note on the Lusitania settlement was an inadvertence. Initial denial gave way to an discovery that a subordinate prepared a letter signed by Secretary Ware.
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Rail strike threat looms as 400000 rail workers plan action
United States mediation efforts falter as railroads and unions clash over pay rules. Negotiations since June 1 fail to resolve double compensation and a general strike may paralyze the nation, prompting talks with President Wilson and possible federal mediation.
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New York
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Feils
Wilson
West Virginia Flood Kills Over 100 and Displaces 5000
Governor Hatfield ordered a special relief train to the River and Cabin Creek districts as word spread that more than 100 have drowned and 5,000 are homeless. The West Virginia National Guard was sent with tents and supplies to assist in the disaster zone.
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Wilson selects board to settle Mexican trouble
President Wilson named Secretary Lane of the Interior and Associate Justice Brandeis of the Supreme Court to a joint commission to mediate border disputes between the United States and Mexico. Acting Secretary Polk announced the commission plan. decisions will not be binding on either government.
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Mexico
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Senators Yield 10 Flood of Protests on Tax Amendments
Senate Finance Committee members faced protests as they kept a 13 percent surtax for incomes over 2 million dollars and retained a 2 percent tax for the lowest income class. The committee also proposed a 10 thousand dollar salary for tariff board members and a 10 percent net profit tax on munitions makers. The plan estimates revenue at 198 million dollars versus 210 million in the House.
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Turkey Refuses US Request for Syria Relief Committee
Washington reports Turkey will not allow a neutral relief committee in Syria. Charge Miller in Constantinople says Ankara calls relief operations unnecessary due to reportedly abundant crops. He vows to continue pressing for action.
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Turkey
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Submarine Sinks Vessel With Troops Aboard
Vienna reports a submarine sank the Italian mail steamship Letimbro after firing a warning shot and pursuit. The steamship fired two guns, attempted to zigzag, and later lowered boats. it carried troops but no flag was shown.
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German Airships Conduct Successful Raid Actions
Berlin, vie, London. An admiralty statement reports successful airship raids by German squadrons on British warships off the Flemish coast and on Russian aviation stations on the island of Oesel near the Gulf of Riga.
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Flemish
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Woman's Party Lines Up to Fight Wilson
The National Woman's Party in an executive conference pledged to use its best efforts in the 12 equal suffrage states to defeat the Democratic candidate for president. It congratulated the Progressive, Prohibition and Socialist parties on endorsing suffrage by national action and commended Charles B. Hughes, the Republican nominee.
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Prohibtion
National Action
Charles B. Hughes
Renowned Surgeon John B Murphy Dies Unexpect
Chicagodr John B Murphy famed surgeon dies unexpectedly at a hotel on Cockinac Island during a summer outing. He had suffered poor health for months and some blamed a banquet soup at a Chicago Archbishop event for his decline.
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World War I year ago this week report
A digest of battles and manoeuvres from August 14 to 20, 1915 across Europe. German advances near Novo Georgievsk and Kovno, Austrian bombardments, Russians retreating and countered, Gale of naval losses including Arabic, and Italy entering war on Turkey.
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Porcelain Rebound For China Palace Factory Grants
The King Teh Cheng porcelain works, long disrupted since 1396, receives a $20 000 grant to resume producing royal wares. Mount Wilson Observatory catalogues over 1000 stars in Messier 13, noting low space absorption and several new variables. England patents fog guiding buoys and a cloth measurement device, while Berlin reads ancient manuscripts with ultraviolet light.
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