Prohibition Tax Plan Prompts War Revenue Debate
Washington June 5 The Senate Finance Committee backs a $20 a bushel tax on foodstuffs used to distill spirits and higher per gallon levies on liquor, while banning beverage spirits imports. The plan aims to curb distillation, preserve beer and wine revenues, and avoid a nationwide prohibition surge amid wartime shortages.
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Prohibition Economics and Liquor Trade Debate
The Finance Committee weighs tax and duty ideas on liquors and diamonds, arguing a high duty could curb production but spark smuggling and illicit markets. It cites border enforcement issues with tequila and pulque, and notes political splits on war time temperance measures and enforcement viability.
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End to Street Railway Strike Hearings In District
The hearing before the Senate committee on tax reform focused on public ownership of street and interurban railways in the District. Key witnesses described disruption by strikers and urged reforms including public operation while opposing forced arbitration and bans on strikes. Pauline Goldmark urged wage increases and criticed individual contracts, with Swanton presenting a petition signed by 12 000 to push public ownership.
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Robbery Report Near Seventeenth and B Streets
John and Clark of 814 B Street NE reported to police that he was robbed of a purse containing $8 and a diamond ring valued at $125 by three young white men around 16 o'clock last night. Clark said he met one of the suspects in front of the Belasco Theater, then walked to the robbery site where another confederate knocked him down and two more accomplices arrived.
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Alumni Field Meet Today at Tech Eastern Event
Alumni field meet and excursion to Marshall Hall planned for today with finishing touches by committees. McKinley Manual Training School closes at noon as building is handed to the government for examination proceedings for a coastal defense naval paymaster.
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18 Cent Milk If Grain Stays Up
Worcester June 1 resolutions from the Holstein-Friesian Association call for immediate action by President Wilson to regulate grain prices to aid dairymen. The group, representing over 10,000 dairy farmers, warns the dairy industry may face severe losses and herd depletion without relief. Officials anticipate milk prices at 15 to 18 cents a quart before fall if relief is not secured.
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Lanston Divorce Suit Ends With Imposition Ruling
Justice Stafford ends Lanston divorce suit describing the case as imposition. Mrs Ethel Lanston seeks absolute divorce from Aubrey Lanston magazine writer and globe trotter amid alleged 1917 infatuation with a Belgian tea girl. She seeks alimony and child support. Lanston’s New York ties and estate income funded the marriage.
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Last Man of Jesse James Gang Here Claims Alabama Confederate Camp
Alexander W Hulton 87 of Camp Wilcox No 1782 Confederate Veterans Birmingham Alabama says he is the last active member of the Jesse James Cole Younger gang. He recounts hangings and shootouts during the Civil War and claims later life in Alabama after joining the outlaw band.
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Daughters of Confederacy Join War Work for Defense Council
Daughters of the Confederacy to begin unified war effort joining the national council of defense with state branches to support patriotism and aid the United States. Mrs FG Odenheimer leads and coordinates with Grand Army of the Republic and other groups, promising sacrifices akin to those of the sixties.
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Stores May Stop Exchanging Goods
A proposed plan by the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense would curb the return privilege in retail dry goods and department stores during the war. The nationwide study finds the policy costly and notes many stores favor the restriction.
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Prison riot injures twelve at St Louis workhouse
In a St Louis workhouse quarry fight, 231 inmates white and colored clashed with rocks and shotguns. One white and eleven colored prisoners were wounded, none critically. Guards used firearms as the melee blocked exits until a fire department intervention subdued the riot.
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I Have a Counterfeiter on My List Prison Letter Feud Sparks Riot Concerns
Joliet Illinois June 7 Warden A L Bowen bans inmate mail to outsiders citing riot-linked discontent fuelled by foolish letters from women. He notes letters from a league for uplift work involve convicts and trigger unrest, with some notes describing a counterfeiters list and romantic aims.
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Six Sick Veterans Removed to Hospitals
Fewer cases of sickness and exhaustion among visiting veterans were reported yesterday. Six old soldiers were treated at casulty hospitals, including John W Pollard of Aspen Virginia, John Doyle of Chattanooga Tennessee, Lewis F Miken of Shannonville, Frank Benton of Memphis Tennessee, and William Shneider of Richmond, all listed with exhaustion or related ailments.
Memorial Association Plans Red Cross Involvement
The Confederated Memorial Association of 70 Southern bodies outlined Red Cross work and bond purchases at its annual Willard convention. Mrs W J Behan, leader since Learsville’s 1800 formation, presided as resolutions praised hospitality. Harry Hobertson and Genel Ocheenrettar noted as top athletes. Ocheerrettar to lead first ambulance unit under Gr Ryan in Hen town Pa.
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Castleman Scorns Auto In Marching Return To Horse
Gen John H Castleman, famed Confederate veteran and noted horseman, refused an automobile ride during a parade yesterday. The 27 time renistin or more likely re-enlistment era hero walked on foot beside Mrs Ty Douglas Sremion of Louisville, saying the pace of modern transport spoiled the old way. Guards and soldiers kept pace as Castleman asserted the horse remains his chosen road to honor.
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Man Hurt in Colliston Junction Street Collision
B Mankin, 49, of 1447 P Street NW, suffered head injuries after a fall from a wagon that collided with a streetcar at Eleventh and T Streets NW last night. He was treated at Garfield Hospital.
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Loot found in sewer linked to car thefts near Potomac yards
Report describes recovered merchandise valued near 4000 dollars seized from a sewer hideout used by car thieves. Authorities believe the items were stolen from freight cars in Potomac yards, with the War Department leasing nearby tracks enabling a temporary camp. Police note the sewer served as a hiding place for loot. Diplomas were awarded to five Alexandria nurses at hospital exercises. Funeral plans set for Caleb L Richards, retired railroad engineer. Bridal couple Bertha C May and Walter W Herfurth wed at 1128 Prince Street residence.
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Lutheran Pastor to Fort Oglethorpe and Army Orders
Rev F Brandt of Immanuel Lutheran Church ordered to Fort Oglethorpe Ga. Dr Llewellyn Powell of this city receives War Department orders to report to the medical section of the officers reserve corps at Fort Oglethorpe. National Capital Volunteer Guard drills led by Prof Maurice Joyce at Ontario meeting. Eight new members added as the unit aims to reach minimum war strength.
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Tarheelers for Fight Parade Echoes War Support
North Carolina leaders praise wartime unity as a reunion parade draws cheers. Gay Thomas W Bickett voices resolve, Lee Sowerman asserts full citizenship backing for the President’s war declaration. Representative Charles M Stedman predicts Southern veterans will rally soldiers again. Roy McNeill presides over the meeting.
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