Victory Talk as Kaiser Seeks War Revenue Tally
Saxony promises victory and reports that two bills are ready. Congress faces final push before adjournment with war revenue tax and antitrust steps likely to pass. Alaska land leasing and railway funding provisions affect revenue use. Clayton antitrust conference includes a formal report due today, with limited debate and a planned noon vote. Leaders expect agreement on most items despite some differences.
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President backs Monticello purchase proposal
The President favors government purchase of Monticello, Jefferson's former home, from Representative Lev of New York. He has not committed to using Monticello as a summer home for presidents, despite Mr Less's suggestion.
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Battles continue as German forces clash across fronts
Russian and German forces are described as heavily engaged on multiple sectors. British and Belgian troops report joint advances near the Somme and Aisne regions while German assaults along the Rupel and Meuse fronts persist. In Belgium Antwerp remains fortified with German attacks repulsed along the river line as the wider struggle shifts to westward fronts.
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McAdoo Attacks Hoarding by Individuals and Banks
Secretary McAdoo denounces hoarding by individuals as as reprehensible as banks. He urges confidence and normal business, cites bank loan rates across cities, notes no reason for deposit fear or tight money, and warns of potential publication of banks with excessive reserves.
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Japanese forces land on Jaluit in Marshall Islands
The navy department explains a Japanese landing on Jaluit in the Marshall archipelago as a military move tied to expeditionary aims, not permanent occupation. Jaluit serves as government seat in the south Pacific.
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Ambassador Herrick Praises Army Officers in France
In Paris Ambassador Herrick wrote to Secretary Garrison expressing warm appreciation for the service of army officers in relief work for Americans in France. He noted their exact training rendered them peculiarly fitted for the tasks they have been called on to do.
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Cotton Loan Proposal Backed by Joseph Leiter
AID AT ALL HAZARDS JOS. LEITER ON COTTON LOAN. Joseph Leiter, a major wheat market operator, endorses a Senate banking bill to issue currency secured by cotton warehouse receipts. He says cotton’s intrinsic value and world demand justify federal action to aid cotton country, arguing Congress must act before adjournment to prevent widespread hardship.
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Cotton Loans Arranged to Aid United States Cotton Market
The Federal Reserve Board moved to approve a plan by St Louis bankers to back a $150 million loan pool for financing the cotton crop. Ita Wade of St Louis and other bankers were invited to Washington for a conference. Initial indications suggested board approval possible this week. A committee including Gov Hamlin Paul M Warburg and W P Guarding will discuss details with bankers. In St Louis, $7.5 million was pledged today by sixteen firms at $100,000 each toward the pool.
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Glynn to Lead Party at New York County Meeting
Ing of the Democratic committee of New York county was unanimously adopted to organize for the coming year. The resolution praised the President for Washingtonian non entangling alliances and applauded his patriotism during European conflict. Harvey named president of the North Washington Citizens' Association at the Church of the Advent with Cabey, Topham, Hoadley and Everett elected to key posts.
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Cabinet Men to Tour Speeches Amid Campaign Plans
The Wilson administration mapped campaign topics for the coming congress and cabinet members tours. Main themes include peace abroad currency tariff and conservation bills with Watterson visiting the White House. State tours for the Secretary of State span Ohio Indiana Missouri Kansas Colorado Wyoming South Dakota and neighboring states with broader stops planned next week.
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Blaine Runs for Governor in Wisconsin
Milwaukee October 6. Jonn J Blaine of Boscobel former state senator will run as an independent candidate for governor in November. The candidacy was announced today and endorsed by a conference of Progressives. Roosevelt's Nephew Reelected in Albany. Theodore Douglas Robinson of Herkimer, Roosevelt's nephew, was reelected state chairman at the Progressive State Committee meeting. He accepted the office but could not promise to serve after the election. Anne Rhoades of New York named as vice chairwoman.
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Hugh T Taggart Dead Leader In Celebrated Cases
Hugh T Taggart 71 prominent local lawyer and authority on criminal law died at his home after six weeks illness. He mentored in major cases before Washington courts, founded Washington Law Reporter, and served as U S district attorney. Survived by wife Anna and nine of ten children including George RK Taggart and Richard J Taggart. His career spanned judiciary service and civic roles with enduring influence.
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Rustem Bey Sails Today for Naples
Turkish Ambassador to the United States Rustem Bey, who said he would return home over objections to his remarks, booked passage aboard the steamship Stampalia and sails tomorrow for Naples. McAllister Smith plans to accompany him on the voyage.
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