Senate debating higher income taxes and war profits
Washington August 23 Senate backed higher surtaxes on personal incomes and war profits amid three days of tax debate. Gerry amendment would raise surtaxes on incomes over 500000, while Lenroot provisions keep 60,000 to 400,000 bracket. Senator Lewis alleged tax fraud by wealthy individuals and urged broad taxation of large fortunes.
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Lewis
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Gerry
la Vollette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Treasury
Lodge
la Follett
Simmons
Society Girl Succeeds as Stage Queen at Narragansett Ball
A Broadway Ball staged at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island offered a night life flavor with a New York socialite Rosa ling Satling starring as Charlotte the premier queen of the indoor ice rink Talbot Hanan hosted at the casino drawing a brilliant seaside crowd.
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Narragansett Pier
R. L
Rhode Island
Rosaling Satling
New York
Talbot Hanan
Woman Slaps Policeman Fined in Downtown Court
Cincinnati, Aug 23. Mrs. John Mongan jaywalked at a busy street corner. She slapped Traffic Officer Beck who arrested her for disorderly conduct. Judge Yettman fined her five dollars and costs, suspended the fine. Beck was praised for patience by court and prosecutor.
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Cincinnati
John Mongan
Beck
Mongan
Jay
Baseball Standings and Scores From Multiple Parks
Baseball results show standings with Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh. Game box scores list runs hits errors and pitchers names Cavalezzi Lambeth ONeil Bush Johnson Haley Williams Danforth Schalk Agnew etc. International League and other leagues include Providence Baltimore Buffalo Rochester and Newark with various scoring lines and pitchers.
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Pricas Olee Eee
MOEA
Soe
Eleveland
Detroit
New York
Sei
Washington
St. Louis Soc. Ie
Philadelphia
Cleveland
R.H.E
Cavalezzi
Lambeth
O'Neil
Bush
Johnson and
Haley
Chicago
R.H.E. Chicago
A. Hin
Williams
Danforth
Schalk
Leonard and
Agnew
R.H.E. Siotmogs
James and
Spencer
Cullop
Mogridge and
Walters
St. Louis
National League
St Loewe
Cingirratin Cnt
Gricaboe Agre Eis Ee
Brooklyn
Ess
Pecot OM Se
Pittsbeare
Cuitinneti
Renégn
Raridan
Schneider and
Wingo
Boston
R.H.E. Boston
International League
Chris
Poy Gulg Rice Otre
Providence
Baltimore
ATS
Richmond
Weontrer
Pee
Buffalo
Lotz
Sandberg
Adams
Reynolds
Toronto
Newark
Jeynes
Wrykorg
Daly
Newton
Ufle
Rane
Pocono Eesaca
Thomson
Lalonge
Smallwood and
Heer
Montreal
Hoyt
Madden
Peters
United States Torpedo Destroyer Conner Launched
The torpedo destroyer Conner was launched at the Cramp Shipbuilding yards in Philadelphia on August 23, marking a new addition to the U S Navy.
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Philadelphia
United States
Conner
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia Navy Yard Wrens Request Higher Pay
A delegation from Philadelphia naval yard trades presented Secretary Daniels with a memorial signed by the entire force. They urged combined effort to spur peak performance as rumors of a New York yard strike circulated. Officials expect revised pay scales next month and a joint wage board to issue recommendations soon.
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Daniel
Chanics
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard
Joint
Army and Navy
Philadelphia
Toledo Firemen to Knit for Soldiers at Front
Toledo Aug. 23. Spare time of 200 fire fighters will be used to knit sweaters for Toledo soldiers at the front. Acting Fire Chief Trepinsky accepted a delegation of Toledo women and a corps of volunteer instructors will visit engine houses for lessons in perling and other knitting techniques.
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Toledo
Trepinsky
Perling
Bavarian Govs Plague of Tourists Forces Short Stays
Copenhagen reports the Bavarian government adopts a motto to curb visiting crowds in the Bavarian highlands and other resorts. Police enforce a one week limit on stays and may detain anyone buying feed if found guilty or suspected.
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Copenhagen
Weather Bureau Observation at 8 P M Yesterday
Observation of United States weather bureau shows atmospheric conditions recorded at 8 p m yesterday. Data reflects temperature, wind, humidity, and sky cover as reported by official meteorological observers.
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United States Weather Bureau
Irish Discuss Self-Rule Progress at Convention
Dublin reports an official statement from the Irish convention noting that its fifth meeting began examining draft schemes grounded in dominion self government and the discussion continued through the day.
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Dublin
Campana Sunk After Engagement With German U-Boat
At Atlantic port on Aug 23 the Campana tank steamer and crew, including five U S Navy gunners, were taken prisoner after a four hour battle with U-boat U-2. The submarine, armed with a four inch and a two inch gun, fired 40 shots but two hit. Campana surrendered after exhausting ammunition and was later sunk by bombs. The German commander released crew members except six gunners before detaining Captain Albert Oliver and others aboard the U-boat.
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J. H Pryce
Bruce
Campana
Albert Oliver
Bruse_ said
Children Work in Fields in Oregon War Effort
In Oregon women and old people and children replace men in farming as World War calls draw men away. Students at Satom and Portland area schools help harvest berries in Willamette valley while hundreds of youths work in Hood River and other regions. E L Moore notes ranch work shifts to aging workers and overseas bound men.
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France
Somme
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Satom
Wilamette Valley
Hood River
John Day County
E. L. Moore
Mosquito Bites Kill Three in Family in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on August 23 a single mosquito bite is blamed for the deaths of three Skinner family members. John A Skinner Jr died today while his mother and brother died yesterday. A. Skinner died after violent hiccoughs.
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Richmond
Skinner
John A. Skinner, Jr
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