Plan to Fight to Conscript Wealth for War Extends
Washington August 25 The Group of Thirty led by Borah Johnson La Follette and Kenyon vows to widen the war revenue bill fight demanding a substantial increase in the tax on profits with a focus on newspapers and undivided profits amid Finance Committee opposition. The vote on war profits and related amendments is seen after a week of intense lobbying and a looming House vote on soldier insurance and a treasury bond issue.
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California
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Soldier Insurance
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Treasury
Navy Department
Adamson
Teutons May Surrender Lands Sought by Italy and France
A Papal Delegate reportedly urged concessions from the Teutons in the disputed lands, stirring speculation that Rome may press for territorial compromises to ease tensions with Italy and France. The article notes Vatican views on potential redraws amid mounting European pressure.
Entente Diplomats Push Back On Peace Talks
Washington Aug 25 Diplomats doubt negotiations until fate of small nations is settled. Papal envoy Bonzano hints Alsace Lorraine and Trieste could be traded for peace if Germany and Austria surrender. Allied leaders warn Serbia Belgium and Montenegro must be resolved before any peace conference. Diplomatic views diverge on Vatican peace offer and wartime reparations.
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Belgium
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Struggle Over 1917 Wheat Price Standoff in Washington
A three sided fight erupts as wheat dictator H A Garfield prepares to set the 1917 price. Farmers and Congress push for at least three dollars while consumers demand not over 1.85 and a fair price near four dollars per bushel. The issue draws in Senator McCumber and figures from the American Home Economics Association.
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Washington
H. A. Garfield
J. M. Bagr
North Dakota
Wilson
Herbert
Capitol
George M. Young
North Dakote
Fargo
Jealous husband shoots man in Henderson card room
Vernon Hock, 30, shot George Grissom, 24, in a Henderson Harriett Mills card-room over alleged attention to Hock's wife. Six shots struck Grissom, one near the heart. Hock surrendered to Sheriff Bell. arrested with his brother-in-law Fd Lester. Preliminary hearing set for Monday.
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Durham
N. C
Vernon Hock
Harriett Mills
Henderson
George
Grissom
Hock
J. E. C. Bell
Trecko
Fd Lester
Southern Denies Embargo On Rail Freight
Washington reports railroads war board received word from Southern Railway officials denying reports of any freight embargo on the system.
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United Press
Washington
The
Railroads War Board
Southern Railway
Americans Will Soon See Action In France
Congressman Olney of Massachusetts says Americans will soon see action in France with a larger American army there than the public realizes. He predicts the New England division will perform foreign duty and notes War Department debates on which regional troops lead the advance, settling on New England troops as best prepared.
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Boston
France
Olney
Massachusetts
House
New England
War Department
New York
Pennsylvania
Public school teacher commits suicide in bathtub
Erie August 25 reports Miss Eleanor Link a public school teacher in Erie drowned herself in a bathtub at her apartments Thursday night after writing a note saying she could not stand the trouble any longer. She was found noon today by a relative. Health was given as the cause.
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Erie
Hbleanor Link
Thig ‘City
Hersel
President Wilson Opposes Draft Exemptions for Dependents
Washington Aug 25 General Crowder ruled that married men with dependent wives and children will not be drafted. The decision follows President Wilson's suggestion to ease family burdens, but Crowder says exemptions should not apply where the wife is wealthy or relatives can support her. The note quotes the president and outlines criteria for possible discharge claims for dependents.
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Washington
National Army
Crowder
Wilson
General Crowder
Cabinet Member Defends Daniels in Navy League Clash
Washington reports show a probe into Mare Island blast blames a deliberate act by unknown parties. The inquiry backed Navy League charges of a conspiracy but found no suppression of facts, exonerating Neil Damstedt and depot staff. McAdoo defended Daniels and denounced Navy League officers as unfair.
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Washington
Mare Island
California
Power Magazine
Navy League
League
Neil C. Damstedt
McAdoo
Daniels
Wilson
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Shell Explosion Kills Two U S Soldiers at Fort Sill
United Press dispatch from Fort Sill Oklahoma reports privates James Kelly and Frank Nelson of battery A Second Missouri field artillery killed when a shrapnel shell buried in the ground exploded near the mess hall due to heat from a nearby fire. Privates Oakley Bloomer McGrew and Ross were injured.
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Fort Sill
Okla
James Kelly
Frank Nelson
Second
Missouri Field Artillery
Oakley
Bloomer
McGrew
Ross
Italian Troops Gain Open Ground in Allied Offensive
London reports the second wind stage of the allied drive as Italian troops push beyond Monte Santo into the plateau. French and British actions north of Verdun and around Lens continue with local advances, while Rome notes active pursuit of the retreating forces.
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London
Italy
France
England
Verdun
Lens
Flanders
Chemin-des-Dames
Mornevillers
Monte Santo
Cadorna
Rome
Mass Meeting Demands Return of Negro Soldiers to Trial
Houston August 25. Major General George Bell Jr says the 24th negro infantry rioters may face a firing squad for Thursday night killings. A mass meeting urged immediate return of 34 alleged rioters from Columbus New Mexico for trial, while civil and military authorities argued over jurisdiction.
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Houston
Texas
24Th Negro Infantry
George Bell, Jr
Bell
Columbus
N. M
24Th Infantry
Harris County Grand Jury
Brownsville
Columbus, N. M
British Merchantmen Sunk by German U Boats
Washington reports ships sunk by U boats since February 24 totaling 388 British merchantmen of 1600 tons or more and 169 under 1600 tons plus 113 fishing vessels and 39 sailing craft. Fifty five percent of attacked ships have been lost with the worst week between May 13 and May 20 yielding 75 percent hits.
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United Press
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Odds Hearst Not Entering New York Mayoral Race
Odds of 2 to 1 were offered that W. R. Hearst would not enter the New York mayoralty race by a Broad Street betting commissioner in New York August 25.
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Hearst
New York
W. R. Hearst
Broad Street
Thieves Target Senator Simmons Offices in Capitol
A spy suspect broke into the Senate Finance Committee offices twice in a week while Senator Simmons chaired the committee. Detected documents from the Treasury Department used to aid the war revenue bill were taken. no personal papers were stolen. No firm motive or culprits named, but German espionage is suspected in Washington.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
F. M. Simmons
United States Capitol
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Jimmy
Senator Simmons
Treasury Department
Finance Committee
Iing
War Revenue Bill
War
Navy Department
Germans Launch Strong Counter Attacks Northeast of Gille Mont
London dispatch says powerful German counter attacks forced British troops to yield part of trenches near Gille Mont farm but Haig confirms the farm held. Northwest of Lens the Canadians continued bombardment and slight gains reported. Verdun area saw artillery activity with no infantry actions.
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United Press
London
Gille Mont Farm
Haig
Lens
Coal City
Statue of Pershing Immortalized in London Display
London August 25 General Pershing’s immortality was assured today as Madame Tussaud’s unveiled a statue of the American commander. Sandwich men advertised the display on city streets drawing public attention to the monument.
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London
General Pershing
Madame Tassaud
Rainbow Division Readies at Camp Mills for Embarkation
Hempstead N Y Aug 25 crowds flood Camp Mills as the Rainbow Division gathers for the embarkation. The 165th New York is the only unit present with arrivals expected from Rhode Island New Jersey Maryland District of Columbia Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio plus Pennsylvania. An inspection of the 165th with army aircraft overhead drew thousands of spectators.
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