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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
10
A historical report notes rapid progress yesterday on the war revenue bill with near unanimous debate suspension. The measure aims to raise about 2.5 billion dollars of a six billion dollar annual estimate, outlining provisions on inheritance and income taxes, and awaiting further consideration by Senate leaders.
Senator Smoot of Utah plans to discuss general policies on the proposed 1920 tax measures while Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, ranking Republican on the Finance Committee, is expected to speak Monday attacking the plan to fix 1920 taxes. Chairman Simmons reports rising momentum toward early passage as Senator La Follette presents a minority report advocating higher rates on income and war profits. Elimination of the advisory tax board provision was tentatively approved.
The Red Cross plans a citywide auto tagging campaign as part of the Christmas enrollment drive, urging every adult citizen to join and pay dues. An appeal was sent to Washington clergy for tomorrow, with banks and pharmacies supporting the effort.
Private D J Meeks of Alexandria was killed October 15 in France. He served seven months with Company G First Virginia Regiment known as the Alexandria Light Infantry, then joined the 116th regiment overseas. He had earlier accompanied his unit to Anniston Alabama. The article also notes a ring presented to Masons and other local wartime and civic updates including a power outage in Alexandria, lodge activities, and a relative recovering from a battle wound.
Hundreds of men from Camp Lee are being transferred to northern camps to be mustered out. A train with white and colored soldiers departed for Camp McClellan Alabama, followed by another for various duties. West Virginians and other states’ troops total 22 hundred mustered out today, with similar numbers expected tomorrow as holiday passes depend on transport. Special to Washington Post. Cumberland, Md Dec 13 Patrik Murday age nine in Morgantown? Va survives by a son and two daughters.
Roanoke reports opposition to a closing ordinance aimed at influenzas spread as several motion picture houses challenge the measure in a police court. The piece notes the ordinance’s impact and cites early cases, with further local notices of deaths and memorials in nearby towns.
A Henry Chandler, friend of Miss Rose Farmer's family, was arrested in Lynchburg on December 13 and jailed on charges of aiding and abetting the murder of Miss Farmer, who was killed November 12 in the mountains near Lynchburg. Special to The Washington Lost Rockville. Md. Miss Nellie Douson, 21, and Winslow Mekangkey, 2, both of Washington, were married here today.
Special reports from Washington Post telegraphers note William Lipscomb learning of son Alonzo’s death in France on November 9. Other letters and notices confirm Paul Biddle killed in France, influenza sweeping Randolph Macon, Danville Hospital, and nurse shortages. Maryland and Virginia cities report rising child influenza cases, closures of schools, churches, and theaters, with 200+ cases in Rockville.
Amanda Richardson colored, 63 years old, taken to Emergency Hospital last night in dying condition after a lighted lamp was hurled down a stairway during a dispute. William Clark colored was arrested after the incident claimed to be an attack on the woman's child. he offered no explanation.
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