Ohio Senator Opens Debate on War Tax Measure
Senator Harding of Ohio opened Senate debate urging broader war taxes on all incomes to pay for the war while avoiding harming business. He suggested taxing every dollar over five dollars for families and opposes excessive profits. Senator Gronna called the bill unskillfully adjusted and said the burden already falls on the poor.
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Peace convention drive moves to Washington after council meeting
Leaders of the People's Council of America announce a planned trip to Washington to seek federal approval for a national peace convention. If a hall is unavailable, the group may gather on the capitol plaza.
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Washington
Associated’ Press
Minneapolis
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People’s Council of America
Capitol
Louis P. Lochner
Milwaukee
Pope Disappointed by Wilson Reply
Vatican reports Pope Benedict XVI expressed bitter disappointment upon receiving President Wilson's peace proposal reply. He hoped for a more favorable US stance and signaled intent to issue a reply after all belligerents answer, outlining points likely to invite agreement or require further discussion.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
Benedict
Wilson
Jillie
Madich
Russia Experts Debate Size of Loan From United States
Analysts in Moscow discuss a potential loan to the provisional government following a major conference. They suggest a figure around 1000 rubles, asserting the move could shape stabilization efforts and foreign support amid ongoing political shifts.
Americans finally liberated from German detainment
Persistent efforts of the late Department freed two Americans detained in Belgium. Clayton of the Western Wireless Company and Whip Bell Telephone Company were released after being held in Antwerp by German forces, according to a Pearsey report.
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Clayton
Western Wass Nice Company
Bell Telephone
Nive Iyer
Antwerp
Peace advocates driven from town and train ride disrupted
Five members of a peace conference were escorted from Belting by a crowd of about 1,900 citizens and placed on a train amid disputed council actions, as reported by Associated Press. The chaotic scene involved threats and detentions during a public disruption linked to a national peace assembly.
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Bet Paul
Demerary Ane
Associated Press
Belding
Ify Audson
Hearst Declines Candidacy for New York Mayor
William A Hearst will not be a candidate for mayor in the upcoming election. He filed his declination with the board of elections on the last legal day, having been designated by petition for the Democratic nomination.
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Associated Press
New York
William A Hearst
Board of Elections
Hearst
Financier Schiff backs war risk insurance bill
Bar Harbor Aug. 31 Jacob H Schiff New York financier endorses the federal war risk insurance bill in Congress saying it offers needed protection for dependents of sailors and soldiers. He argues the bill provides insurance to support those left behind in death or disability and would be a benefit rather than excessive generosity.
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Associated Press
Bar Harbor
Congress
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Hardwick Bill Adversely Reported By Senate Panel
Senate Military Affairs committee reported Senator Hardwick's bill to ban sending drafted American troops abroad without consent. The panel voted unanimously against the measure while Senator Fletcher's proposal to preserve citizenship for enlistment with waring nations was favorably received. Senator Hardwick argued the move unconstitutional and improper.
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Washington
Hardwick
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Fletcher
Germany
Georgia
Closing arguments in Gambill murder case begin
In Kinston Tennessee on August 31 closing arguments in Captain Thomas Brown's trial for the murder of Frank Gambill started today and were expected to send the case to the jury by nightfall.
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Associated Press
Kinston
Tenn
Thomas Brown
Frank Gambill
Controversy Over Convertibility in War Bond Bill
Washington officials clash on the convertibility feature of the war bond and certificate bill worth 11.5 billion dollars. Democratic leaders push for limits, while Secretary McAdoo advocates continuing convertibility to aid bond sales. The Ways and Means committee holds an executive session to review the conference report and prepare a final vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kit
Nin
Hull
Tennessee
Federal Judge Rules Child Labor Law Unconstitutional
Greensboro Aug 21 federal Judge James E Bova declares the Child Labor Law unconstitutional in injunction action brought by Robert H Dagenhart and his sons against Fidelity Manufacturing Co The government will appeal at once to seek Supreme Court review in the coming fall term and expects a speedy decision despite the lower court ruling.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
James E. Bova
Boyd
Robert H. Dagenhart
Reuben
John
Fidelity Manufacturing Company
Charlotte
Dagenhart
John Dagenhart
North Carolina
John Law
Congress
Washington
Boyd Aolding
Supreme Court
Ast
Department of Justice
Captured After Fierce Shootout With Police
Chicago police wounded three detectives in a pistol duel with Edward Wheede who had been sought for alleged murder and robbery of two express messengers last Tuesday. Wheede resisted for three hours before being captured in a cottage in the city's northwest as investigators linked him to the bandits who took $8,100 in loot.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward Wheede
Wheede
British Forces Advance Southwest of Gaza in Palestine
London reports British units attacked last night southwest of Gaza and advanced the front line. Official announcement states the British line was moved forward in the Palestine theater.
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Associated Press
London
Palestine
Gaza
Factional fighting in Peking yields few casualties
In Peking on July 12, about 10 000 republican troops and 3 000 Chang Hsun loyalists fought around his imperial city HQ for about 10 hours. Firing into the air, not aiming for killings, produced only fewer than 50 casualties despite 1 000 000 shots. Chang Hsun's headquarters were overrun. he and staff sheltered in the Dutch legation as terms were negotiated by 3 PM.
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Peking
Associated Press
Chang Hsun
Chang
Imperial City
Legation
Temple of Heaven
Imperial
Chaney
Cotton crop forecast for 1928 at 12.499 million bales
The Department of Agriculture on August 1 forecast the 1928 cotton crop at 12.499 million 500 pound bales based on the August 25 condition of 67.8 percent of normal. It notes heavy deterioration in Texas with no beneficial rains and possible frost impact on new fruit, while other regions show mixed improvement and concerns over pickers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Cotton
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Vessels Overdue At Pacific Port
Twelve sailing ships and steamers are listed as overdue at a Pacific Port by the chamber of commerce. Notable entries include the Wairuna 2530 tons 91 days out of New Zealand and the motor schooner Laura Whaten 1046 tons 65 days out of a Pacific port bound for the Orient.
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Associated Press
Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Wairuna
New Zealand
Laura Whaten
South Carolina Engineers Arrive at Mineola Camp
The 117th Engineers, first separate battalion engineers corps from South Carolina with 720 men and 16 officers, and the second separate troop from Louisiana arrive at Mineola Camp Mills to join their division.
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Associated Press
Mineola
N. Y
Engineers Corps
South Carolina
117Th Engineers
Louisiana
Camp Mills
T To
South Ga
Wilson Responds With Conscience On Vatican Peace Proposals
Paris reports The Temps says President Wilson consulted his conscience in formulating the note to the Vatican. It notes his ideal aligns with French policy and his reluctance to treat with the German government at present. The article frames Wilson’s stance as approved by French observers.
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Paris
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Woman Suffrage Party Condemns Picketing at White House
At Saratoga Springs New York the Woman Suffrage Party adopts resolutions condemning picketing of the White House by the Women's Congressional Union and urging the public to distinguish between picketers and the patriotic suffrage majority. The group plans to send a message to President Wilson affirming NY suffragists loyalty.
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White House
Woman’s Congressional Union
Ali
Woman Suffrage Party
Wilson
New York State
Believe In the Power of Newspaper Advertising
J Ogden Armour argues newspapers are essential to commercial activity and community prosperity. He credits editorial and advertising work with expanding markets and public understanding, urging support for the press as a public asset and economic force.
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J. Ogden Armour
Harrowing accident seals fate risk for pastor’s son
Morrison Wilcox six year old son of Rev A D Wilcox was struck by an automobile on John street in Goldsboro near St Paul M E church. He was taken to Waldsboro Hospital in serious condition with reports he lingered between life and death. Malcolm Southerland was arrested as the alleged driver and bound over to a higher court after a preliminary mayor's court hearing.
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Morrison Wilcox
A. D Wilcox
John Street
St. Paul M. E. Church
Waldsboro Hospital
Malcolm Southerland
Ond
Abyssinia's Deposed King Captured
Lidj Jeassu, deposed Abyssinian emperor and grandson of Menelik, fled Magdala and was lured from Jibati French Somaliland. He had been dethroned in 1916 by his aunt after defeating government troops the previous six months.
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Associated Press
London
Lidj
Abyssinia
Magdala
Daily Mail
Jibati
French Somaliland
Lidj Jeassu
Menelik
Different Opinion on Russian Situation
Associated Press dispatch from Moscow notes a mix of confidence and skepticism at a national conference. Delegates from various groups express hope for eventual benefit though no concrete policy or measures are announced. Professor Paul Milukoff of the constitutional democrats voices doubt about lasting gains from conciliation.
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Associated Pres Moscow
Paul Milukoff
Constitutional Democrats
Navy League makes amends over Mare Island explosion ruling
The Navy League announced it accepted the naval board report on the Mare Island blast and regretted a prior statement that it believed the investigation was hampered by the Navy Department under labor influence. The previous claim had sparked a bitter exchange with Se Daniels.
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Washington
Navy League
Naval Board
Mare Island
Ni Department
League
Se Daniels
American Food Agent Chooses UK Representative
Louis P. Sheldon, linked to a London bank, has been asked by Herbert Hoover to serve as representative of the American Food Administration in the United Kingdom. He is believed to have accepted and awaits final decision on whether he will join the American embassy or act as an attaché. He will work with the British food controller Rhonda to coordinate US England food control efforts.
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London
Louis P- Sheldon
Herbert C. Hoover
Ae Food Administration Board
Red Kingdom
Sheldon
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