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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
9
The excerpt notes U S imports and exports with the Philippines, where customs revenue from goods is imported from Europe and most trade with the United States is done by ships under European belligerent flags. Business in the islands is near a standstill, and internal taxes may be levied.
Senator E M Simmons of North Carolina proposes increasing Internal Revenue taxes on beer and all malt and spirituous liquors to raise about 100 million dollars annually to cover a Treasury deficit caused by falling import duties. Treasury reports show August receipts well below last year, forecasting a roughly ten million dollar year-end shortfall. Also reported is the death of former New Hampshire governor John B Smith at age 91.
The article argues that Italy has never supported the triple alliance and would remain neutral if war erupts with Russia. It cites popular opposition, economic fears, and strategic concerns, including Britain's friendship and the risk to Italian ports and trade. It notes Italy’s reluctance after earlier Franco‑German tariff strife and German arrogance.
Special to The Washington Port reports Bill an eight month old two headed brook trout from the Yama Waimsa hatchery in Naponch New York will appear in an educational film series by Pathe Freres. Renowned naturalists Dr William D Hornaday and John Burroughs praise Bill while noting such malformations are rare but survivable. The fish has recently shifted from liver to chopped beef and will be photographed in various stages of daily life for schooling purposes.
In this analysis of Italian sentiment a deep rivalry with Austria is shown. Italians long for reunification and irredenta aims including Trentino, with many leaders backing anti Austrian causes. The piece notes Italy’s defensive focus on its French border while eyeing profits from neutrality.
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