Congress Tackles Record Deficit and Tax Debate
Washington faces a large deficit as total expenditures top 10.88 billion dollars while revenues lag at about 7.22 billion. Republican leaders push for tax changes and revenue revision, with discussions on reforming corporation taxes and maintaining or raising tariffs amid uncertain postwar conditions.
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King in Ohio Pays Tribute to American Troops in Belgium
King Alfonso visits Cleveland praising the 37th Belgian ruler and lauding American soldiers who fought in Belgium. The obscured October date and location point to a royal tribute event in Ohio.
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Belgians Pay Tribute To Ohio's Thirty-seventh Division
The Belgian king praises the Thirty-seventh Division for its brave role in Belgium and the delivery of liberation. He expresses gratitude from the Belgian nation and honors the troops as they rest within Ohio.
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Miandérs
Italy Ratifies Peace Pact Through Royal Decree
Rome reports a royal decree ratifying the peace treaty, with approval expected from the next parliament meeting December 1. Ratification by Italy completes steps to implement the Versailles pact between Germany and the allied powers, to take effect when three great powers ratify.
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Brits Must Work Claim Amid Strike Row
Premier Lloyd George told a Mansion House audience that Britain proves democracy as the railway strike tests unity. Speaking after presenting Field Marshal Allenby with the freedom of London he said all ranks and classes must work together for the country and that public opinion must prevail.
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Extradition Demand Seeks Otto Bismarck Grandson
Paris reports Count Otto Bismarck the grandson of the chancellor faces German surrender requests by Lille authorities. He is accused of ordering the killing of 14 villagers in Vicoigne and burning houses. Other Germans are named in the extradition demand. Brussels notes more than 4,000 German cars handed to Belgium remain unreturned after armistice terms, with markings removed.
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Fire at Standard Guano Plant Kills Two Workers
Two Black laborers die in a blaze at the Standard Guano Company plant in Burns Bay suburb Baltimore. Officials estimate the loss at 1.5 million dollars as fire origin remains undetermined.
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Spliton Rules Halts Work At Industrial Conference
Washington October 8 The industrial conference convened by President Wilson adjourned overnight after debates over its rules. Secretary Lane elected permanent chairman, urging harmony to avoid revolutionary approaches while stressing democracy rests with the people. A protest by John Spurge prompted initial adjournment to allow minority expression before unanimous group votes. A 15 member committee named to decide on resolutions includes leaders from Public Capital and Labor groups such as Gompers Morrison Woll Leary Raskel and Wald.
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Lillian Wald
S. Pemberton Hutchinson
John Leary
John J. Raskel
Herbert F. Perkins
J. N. Tittemore
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Matthew Woll
W. J. Mahon
L. BE. Sheppard
Adequate Wages Urged At Employers Conference
The employers group was ready to act under rules with Adequate Wages Urged. Frederick P. Fish of Boston offered a resolution stressing increased production adequate compensation and fair return on capital for the country. A motion to adjourn drew protests as delegates pressed for action. Gavin McNab of San Francisco proposed a fresh resolution but was halted by a point of order. The conference briefly paused to unanimously adopt a resolution of sympathy for President Wilson’s illness and hoped recovery.
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German Troops Change Sides in Baltic to Bolsheviks
Paris reports Marshal Foch to draft a new note after the Allied peace council deemed Germanys reply unsatisfactory on von der Goltz troops withdrawal. Copenhagen cites a Berlin dispatch saying von der Goltz and his staff have joined Bolshevik forces in the Baltic, though no confirmation exists.
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Washington County Evening Journal Summary Card
Washington County's only daily reports local news and brief notices from the Evening Journal edition. Corresponding stories cover community happenings, public notices, and regional updates as published in the county’s sole daily paper.
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Sox Nose Out in the Tenth to Tie World Series
Little Dick Kerr struck out in a 5 to 4 White Sox win in the sixth and tenth innings, lifting Chicago to a 4 to 2 series lead over Cincinnati. Buck Weaver sparked the rally with a double in the sixth and delivered a clutch hit in the tenth to drive in the decisive run.
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Ready for big plane race at Roosevelt Field
Mineola New York October 7 More than fifty aviators completed final tuning at Roosevelt Field for the first leg of a transcontinental race to San Francisco The event is organized by the United States Army Air Service and the American Flying Club with about seventy planes expected to participate and additional airmen starting from San Francisco this week user
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Independent mill shuts in Portsmouth wage dispute
A wage dispute at the Whitaker Glessner company independent steel plant in New Boston led to the closing of the blooming mill the open hearth and the bag mill departments in Portsmouth Ohio.
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Firearms Seizures in Gary Strike Spark Martial Standoff
In Gary Indiana federal agents with U S troops raided homes of steel strikers seizing weapons radical literature and red flags Mayor Hodges blamed socialist leaders for the walkout and unrest The Gary American Legion plans to swear in 1000 members as special military police to support city forces as the standoff escalates amid mass meetings and crowd control orders.
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Bolshevist Premier Taken Into Custody in Moscow
Russian Bolshevik leader is detained by government authorities in Moscow as officials secure control amid political upheaval. The arrest signals a major shift in the capital's power dynamics and prompts immediate international attention.
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Tin Works Bombed in Pennsylvania Plant Attack
An attempt to wreck the American Tin Plate Company plant at McKeesport was made today. A bomb tore a hole in the shipping department but there were no casualties.
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Gary under martial law as strike ends
Special to Eventing Journal reports Gary Indiana under martial law with troops on duty to keep order until the strike ends and normal conditions return.
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Plane crash near Mineola injures passengers Crowell and Cleary
An airplane piloted by Lieutenant Cleary carrying Benedict Crowell assistant of War fell 150 feet at Mineola New York. Both men were badly shaken. In Washington the Senate adopted a wartime and constitutional prohibition enforcement bill at a conference without debate and sent it to the House.
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Chicago Wins World Series Game At Cincinnati 4 to 1
Chicago defeats Cincinnati 4 to 1 in Game Seven at Cincinnati. Pitchers Cicotte and Schalk held the Reds to few hits while Sallee and Wingo struggled for Cincinnati. Box score shows Chicago 101020000 totaling 4 runs. Cincinnati 0001000 1 run.
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Attorney Aul Glaser Held After Steel Workers Strike
Aul Glaser attorney for the striking steel workers council was taken into custody by federal soldiers and held for examination by Captain Campbell of the intelligence department. He is described as a radical and has reportedly been delivering strong speeches.
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Train Hits Auto in Oakland Killing Four
Four people were killed and four injured when a San Francisco Oakland electric railway train struck an automobile in Oakland California. Police report the collision occurred as workers on strike and alien laborers were returning home.
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