Senate Debates War Profits Tax Bill Yet to Be Filibustered
Senate leaders claim no intent to filibuster the war profits tax bill, with debate set to begin next week. The measure aims to raise about 6.0 billion dollars next year and 4.25 billion in 1920, while stressing a 30 percent rate if needed. Senator Simmons and Majority Leader Kitchin back a plan to tax war profits and adjust postal rates, with Senator La Follette signaling numerous amendments to lift rates on excess profits and raise individual surcharges.
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Retirement Pension Vote Split in Senate Fight
The Senate rejected the McKellar civil service retirement bill by a 71 to 26 vote, substituting the Pomerene measure, though final passage did not occur. The McKellar plan funded pensions from a joint government employee and government fund, while the Pomerene bill would require employee contributions only, with limited government aid for current retirees. Also noted is Gen W C Gorgas departing for Guatemala to oversee Rockefeller Foundation yellow fever work.
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Senate to probe war housing projects as funds debated
The Senate authorized a sweeping investigation into war housing facilities built for workers near Union Station after bitter criticism of local spending. Senator Reed chairs the committee with Otto M. Elditts to testify. debate centers on whether to continue idle construction now that the war emergency is over and the cost of completion versus stopping work. Public funds are questioned as officials discuss potential refunds and the future use of the sites.
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Ambiguous Proceedings At Bay Area Meeting Conclude
Fragmentary OCR notes show a meeting at Bay Bay Area with Bett Paul and BG Alexander of the Brothers group among the directors. The bearing ended and will be continued today, indicating an ongoing local corporate or civic session with uncertain details.
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German Defeat Foreseen in 1919
General staff chief March reports confident belief that eighty divisions in France by June 1919 can defeat Germany. He outlines plans for army reorganization, leveraging wartime experience, new arms, air service, tank corps, and heavy artillery, with Pershing and his command receiving thanks.
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Comeback weekly from Walter Reed Hospital aims to lift war spirits
A newly issued weekly, Comeback, from Walter Reed Hospital pledges cheerful news of wounded soldiers and praises the hospital as a model for army and reconstruction facilities. It notes the aim to encourage similar publications in other hospitals and reflects on wartime resilience and charity.
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War relief drive led by postal workers names several donors
Letter carriers contend for the relief fund listing donors and amounts such as $26.00 from Sane and $3,006.00 from General Anges. Other contributions include $1,031.00 for a dwelling, $51.06, $84.32 and $24.28 from listed individuals. Names mentioned include Turner, Joseph Yin, Stanley, Jenifer, Wesley Chesboro, and Walter.
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Wesley Chesboro
Sixteen Indicted on Murder Theft and Other Crimes
A grand jury returned sixteen indictments naming Isiah Smith for second degree murder after a July 8 stabbing on Champlain Street NW and death days later, John A. Cleary Jr for embezzling 9448.8% on December 1 1817, Milton Harris for stealing war savings stamps July 10, plus other charged individuals including Norman Cook Sassie Morris and Harry L Wood. Also reported 102 ocean going steamships of 330335 gross tons built by American yards in November and three smaller vessels of 18308 gross tons.
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Richard Terrell
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Champlain Street
John A. Cleary
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Milton Harris
Tranbury
William Gd. Chaney
Norman Cook
Sassie Morris
Luvivian Leg
Luvivien Willama
Douglas C. Tones
Chak Thompson
George Frauier
George Landin
Eilen Doracy
Mary Hebron
Mary Willams
William Smith
Lewis C. Braxton
Apaault
Harry L. Wood
Bureau
Navi‘gation
Judge Frees Girl of Murder Charge in New York
In New York on December b, Elisa Path Baska a 19 year old girl on trial for the murder of her boarding house keeper was acquitted with Judge Rosalsky directing. James Regan a Sing Sing convict called in rebuttal persisted in his story but the judge ruled the evidence need not be presented to the jury. The defendant cried Thank God they knew I’m innocent as she walked free. Regan had confessed to the murder but jurors said they did not believe his statements. The judge would confer with the district attorney on possible actions.
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Britain Day Observances Across Washington DC
Britain Day observers urged display of English flags Saturday and attend a 3:46 PM Sunday meeting at Central High Auditorium with Gen. Bout presiding and dignitaries from the United States and Great Britain. A Sunday concert at Masonic Auditorium features noted performers and sailors from H M Warrior in Potomac waters with further tableaux and a public school celebration. Appointment of Rev. John I. Quirk as Georgetown University chaplain announced.
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Potomac Waters
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Loyola College
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Georgetown University
Philosophy lectures at George Town by Father Quirk
Father Quirk will continue his course of lectures on philosophy at George Town. He succeeds the Rev. William Cowardin, who resigned because of ill health.
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Bailey seeks two more federal judges for DC Supreme Court
Former Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas urged the House judiciary committee to raise federal judge salaries and add two more judges to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. He attacked profiteering in Washington hotels and argued $6,000 is too small a living wage for a federal judge. The Liberty Theater at Camp Humphreys opened with remarks by Secretary Baker and Gen. C. W. Kuts, followed by a military review, a play, and a dance, with numerous Washington attendees including high officials.
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