Adjourning Battle Over Clayton Bill War Tax Debate Looms
Senate politics hinge on an October 15 adjournment ultimatum with Republicans pressing for a straight out adjournment or no recess. Washington hopes to push Clayton bill next, while war tax measures and broader fiscal plans pursue quick action amid European war concerns. Brandeis draft and Weeks comments swirl as lawmakers weigh constitutional issues and industry impacts on contracts and machinery taxes.
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Warships Worthless Shell Test Sparks Navy Inquiry
A naval hearing examined reliability and safety of the Mereta shell, with Wollard Isham and others testifying on why Admiral Strivas barred Isham from tests. The Navy faced questions over a supposed defective munition and whether its use should be continued or halted pending further evaluation.
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German and French Views Of The War Amid Retreat Rumors
The Courier des Etats Unis reports rumors of German forces in France considering a retreat under pressure from Allied advances. It describes German brutality toward civilians, mentions Brussels tensions from London dispatches, and warns of potential destruction if Germans burn cities like Brussels.
Jewish Race Is Cold To the Allies' Cause Says Staats-Zeitung
Herman Ridder voices in New York a critical analysis of Israel Zangwill's appeal to Jews for Britain. He contrasts Jewish conditions in Russia and Europe with England, arguing Jews here will not back Anglo Russian efforts without concrete improvements for Russian Jews and questions Grey's promises.
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Mills Withdraws From New York Republican Chair Race
Ogden L Mills declared as an antiorganization candidate for the chairmanship. Charles S Whitman requested withdrawal to preserve harmony and said he would back the chosen candidate. Committee reconvened with Willis as sole declared hopeful while Tanner’s stance remained uncertain amid adjournment and backstage talks.
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President s 0 K in letters praising senators for party service
A garbled preamble describes letters praising Senators Ahivels of Indiana and Chamberlain of Oregon for Senate reelection. One missive extols their services to the party and country, including praise to Senator Owen of Oklahoma and a note to colleague Senator Ikernoo.
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Roosevelt Attacks Political Bosses at Philadelphia Rally
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to a full First Regiment Armory urging support for Gifford Pinchot for U S Senator against Boies Penrose and backing Washington party candidate Vance McCormick for governor. He assailed political bosses and warned of machine control, urging a progressive platform and democratic reforms.
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Russia and United States Sign Twenty Seventh Investigation Treaty
The Secretary of State and Ambassador Bakhmeteff signed a treaty requiring submission of unresolved disputes to a five member international commission for investigation for at least one year. Hostilities are not to be begun during that period. It follows similar treaties with Britain and France, with Germany and Japan negotiations initiated but not formalized. The 1832 commercial treaty with Russia had been abrogated.
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Roosevelt Trial at Albany Dismisses Venue Change Request
Justice Chester in Albany today denied a change of venue bid by Theodore Roosevelt’s counsel in the nickel damages suit brought by William Barnes former Republican State chairman. The judge ruled Roosevelt could receive a fair trial in Albany County. Barnes seeks 10000 damages.
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Would Have President Plow for One Day
St Paul dispatch reports LE W Ail returns from the West with a warning to farmers and business men about late North Dakota harvests and scarce fall plowing. He cites Canada and Britain pushing fall plowing and urges the President to time a symbolic plow in Washington to boost the movement.
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Treasury notes export gain in grain and cotton lift mood
Government receipts fell from customs but exports of grain and cotton provided optimism. September internal revenue rose nearly 6 million dollars from a year earlier though total receipts were about 6 million less than last September. Expenditures exceeded receipts by 9.5 million. In the week ended yesterday cotton exports reached 58,114 bales and grain exports totaled 1,936,000 bushels, with shipments to England the Netherlands Italy Spain Mexico Sweden Portugal and other nations.
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Shipping Pact Near Rate for American to Neutral Ports
Washington and London push toward a full understanding on how American goods may be shipped to neutral European countries and onward to belligerent nations, amid questions of contraband lists and Dutch food guarantees. Officials stress no interference with food shipments, while Britain seeks to curb cargoes crossing into German hands near Antwerp.
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Britain tightens entry routes to India amid espionage fears
British officials clarified that announcing Rangoon Calcutta and Madras as portals for entering India is a precaution against German espionage in English territory. They denied links to reports of rebellion fomentation in India as royalty protests and troop movements from native Indian princes and forces unfold.
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Montenegrins Capture Trenches Around Goradla Near Sarajevo
A Cetinje dispatch to Reuters says Montenegrins occupied all enemy intrenchments around Goradla fifteen miles southeast of Sarajevo and pursued Austrians who fled the fight. Britain deemed it proof India united against England’s foes.
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Wing General Wounded in Action Dispatches List
London October report lists casualties among British officers dated September. From General Headquarters records 16 killed 3 died of wounds 2 missing and 2% wounded. Among the wounded is Gen Frederick D. Wing commanding the third division Royal Artillery. Wing earned distinction in the South African War and the defense of Ladysmith.
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