German Taxation Bill Prompts Emigration and Tax Evasion
The article reports that Germany faces heavy personal taxation during World War I with citizens seeking to evade duties by emigrating or investing abroad. It describes a proposed bill to prevent tax evasion, outlining measures to tax German subjects and naturalized foreigners for five years after the war, and to secure payments before residence changes. The text cites the New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin explaining potential emigration of capital and individuals and the implications for German fiscal policy.
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Germany
New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
Snancini
False reports and rumors sweep eastern North Carolina
The newsroom notes waves of misinformation from eastern North Carolina and beyond. Readers call about battles, troop movements, submarine sightings, and German surrenders, all later debunked as false. The piece blames propagandists and kaiserites while pledging skepticism.
Tax Rules For German Emigration Exemption Claims
The document outlines taxation evasion penalties including withholding passports if evasion is suspected. Exemption applications may be filed if emigration serves German interests. eligibility includes property under 1500 pounds, intent to settle in a German colony, or Germans abroad defined by prior residence, temporary wartime stay, or wartime entry, with return to foreign country within a year after war ends.
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Germany
New York Cotton Conference Aims to Ease Northern Purchases
A New York conference seeks to finance cotton buys using sixty or ninety day bankers acceptances. The plan targets relieving northern consumer strain while preserving cash markets for southern growers amid heavy New England mill usage and long shipping delays.
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New York
New England
Bankers' acceptances grow after 1914 tied to Federal Reserve Act
The piece notes bankers' acceptances became widespread after the 1914 Federal Reserve Act, reaching an estimated 500 million dollars outstanding. It argues that committee plans could aid cotton purchasers, bankers, and the wider community by expanding credit. Governor Harding and the federal reserve board show government interest and support for advancing the initiative.
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Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Citizens urge loyalty as locals denounce pro-German talk
Lincolnton North Carolina residents held a Tuesday meeting then gathered around the court house flagpole to confront a man tainted by pro German remarks. He read a public pledge renouncing German Kaiser and praising the United States and its flag. No violence followed as locals pressed for allegiance.
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Court House
Germany
America
United States
Wrightsville Beach opens 1918 season with strong expectations
The Wrightsville Beach season begins with preparations to handle large crowds for bathing boating fishing and dancing. The piece notes Americans will explore domestic travel more, due to higher rail costs and staying closer to home. It also honors Trinity College athlete Lieut Robert Anderson killed on the western front.
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Wrightsville
America
Trinity Boys
Robert Anderson
Wilson
Anderson
Trinity College
Kaiser May Inform Subjects On Eve Of Eclipse
A fragment suggests a ruler would announce to his subjects what he had done to the sun if he viewed the eclipse this afternoon. The tone hints at a satirical or fictional context from a historical newspaper.
Sheep Killing Dogs Target Eastern Farms in War Time Campaign
Washington June 6. The department of agriculture reports that dogs killed over 100000 sheep in the past year across the Eastern United States, hindering wool and meat production. It urges stricter laws, dog proof fences, and nighttime confinement to protect flocks and support farm income.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Culture
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maharajah Travels by Jhetum River to Srinagar Palace
A royal flotilla moves along the Jhetum river in early summer toward Srinagar. The crowd on the riverbanks thickens as barges pass under a wooden arch bridge. Majestic minarets, gilded domes, and market life frame the scene before the king ascends to his summer palace and the city resumes its daily trade.
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Kashmir
Jhetum
Sringar
Hero Navy Aviator Dies in France on 21st Birthday
Edward Augustus Smith Jr a quartermaster first class in the U S Navy air corps was killed April 30 in a aeroplane accident in France. He was among the first to enlist and left a letter describing his scout duties on the French coast. His father Dr E A Smith lives in Baltimore Maryland.
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Navy Aviation Corps
France
Edward Augustus Smith, Jr
United States Navy
Smith
E. A. Smith
West North Avenue
Baltimore, Md
Parole Promises and Perceived Violations in Wartime
A parole is a formal pledge by a prisoner of war not to escape if unguarded. Breaking parole is viewed as a cowardly transgression in civilized warfare.
Major General Sykes Aerial Pioneer and Air Chief
Major General F H Sykes, a leading British air chief, forged the modern air force. He earned an early pilot certificate, founded an aerodrome, and led aeroplane squadrons at Mons and Gallipoli. He foresaw transoceanic flight and has long sought to send the first aerial express across the Atlantic.
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F. H. Sykes
Mons
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Sykes
Atlantic
Missouri Petition Sparks Slavery Question Clamor 1818
In 1818 intense debate erupts over Missouri’s bid for admission as a slave state, fueling political tension and sectional conflict as Congress weighs constitutional and moral implications. The push highlights northern and southern stances on slavery’s expansion.
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Missouri
Union
New York Invites Tyler for Bunker Hill Monument Visit
Seventy five years ago today 1848 New York invited President Tyler to visit en route to the Bunker Hill monument dedication. Fifty years ago today 1868 a call was issued for the Democratic national convention to meet in New York City. Twenty five years ago today 1893 William McKinley was renominated by Republicans for governor of Ohio.
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New York
Tyler
Bunker Hill Monument
New York City
William McKinley
Ohio
Pershing arrives in London and aviation push in France
One year ago today in war June 8 1917 General Pershing and his staff arrived in London. The government announced the landing of 100 American aviators in France as the first of U S fighting forces in the field. British repulsed German counterattacks in the Messines region.
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General Pershing
London
France
Messines
Notable Birthdays of Public Figures This Day
Charles B. Henderson Nevada senator born in San Jose California 44 years ago Edgar Saltus New York author journalist born in New York City 60 years ago Dr John W Kliewer Bethel College president born in Russian Poland 49 years ago John M Holcombe Hartford Connecticut insurance executive born 70 years ago Clarence H DeMar Boston long distance runner who has joined the colors born Medina 380 years ago
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Charles B. Henderson
United States
Nevada
San Jose
Cal
Edgar Saltus
New York City
John W. Kliewer
Bethel College
Kansas
Poland
John M. Holcombe
Hartford
Conn
Clarence H. DeMar
Boston
The
Colors
Medina
Milly's Death Prompts Night of Bitter Reflections
In the aftermath of a local woman Milly’s suicide in Central Park, the narrator recalls the shock and moral ruminations. Betty vows vengeance on the man who lured Milly, while Carrie confesses an expensive offer that reveals desperation and a changed path. The piece closes with Carrie returning a hundred, resolved to a different future.
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Milly
Carrie
Mary
Central Park
Betty
Oma
Jesus
Car
Revival of walking prompts New York legal caution
A Brooklyn court ruled an automobile owner is liable for injuries to passengers in his car when a crash occurs or a dispute over right of way with a train. The notable decision affects many Sunday drivers in The Bronx and similar areas where cars carry many riders. A woman suing after a crash was awarded 4000 dollars, with the owner covering hospital costs.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bronx
Bakers Seek Wheatless Bread Prize In New York
The $1.0 prize from John McE Bowman of the Biltmore lures Gotham hotel chefs to craft a perfect wheatless loaf. Competing names include Oscar Copeland Townsend L. M. Boomer and Walton Marshall as they probe ingredients to save wheat for the war effort.
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Gotham
John McE. Bowman
Biltmore
Owl Hotel
Oscar
Copeland Townsend
L. M. Boomer
Walton Marshall
Rennold Wolf Tops New York Dinner Speakers
At a William Morris Friars dinner in New York Rennold Wolf, a playwright and newspaperman, drew the crowd with sharp wit. He quipped about Morris rising from painter’s assistant to second-story work, horse holding, vaudeville links, and Harry Lauder as his meal ticket.
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New York
Irvin Cobb
Rennold Wolf
Wolf
William Morris
Morris
Harry Lauder
Lauder
Broadway Display Shows Colored Collars for Men
A Broadway window presents a collar collection for men with green and pink options and several all color designs. The display aims to attract shoppers with varied hues.
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Broadway
Times warn of home draft as front heavy gains loom
The New York World notes the front line tank expansion mirrors a shift to fewer troops at home. The Washington Post cites Charles Schwab predicting the Kaiser’s impending defeat, a remark that reverend leaders have long awaited from a strong spokesman.
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Times
New York World
Charles Schwab
Washington Post
Noted Quote From The Kaiser In A Wartime Speech
A fragment cites a wartime quotation praising victory and divine aid attributed to the Kaiser, referencing faith hope and the concept of Schrecklichkeit amid New York neutrality era discourse.
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New Yorksun
Political Optimism In Wilson Election Notion
The Buffalo Enquirer comments that President Wilson’s view on elections favors those who think least of politics and questions how his map of progress will persist as things ought to be.
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Wilson
Buffalo Enquirer
North Carolina to Build Ships for Atlantic Crossing
Commentary notes North Carolina will soon join in furnishing ships to bridge the Atlantic. The piece recalls Kaiser’s yellow peril suggestion and mentions Wilmington with a remark on tonnage.
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North Carolina
Wilmington
Durham Sul
American Army Receives 20 Million Bars Shipment to France
Charlotte reports twenty million bars of 5 ? have been shipped to France for the American army. Authorities promise action as the DC situation is addressed.
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France
Charlotte News
Germany aims to promote peace between Finland and the Raine
Germany signals willingness to push for peace between Finland and the Raine through new initiatives. The move underscores Berlin’s diplomatic role in Nordic affairs amid regional tensions and shifting alliance dynamics.
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Germany
Finland
Raine
McAdoo Addresses Railroad Men Amid War Era Strain
Secretary McAdoo spoke to railroad workers as tensions rose over wartime logistics. He warned that government control would not tolerate actions hindering shipping and transportation, underscoring federal authority during the period.
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McAdoo
Sting
Uncle Sam
Greensboro
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Wilmington, N. C
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Inquirer
Carolina
Cotton Conference
Lincolnton
N. C
Rederic J. Haskin
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Tom
Dale Drummond
New York Letter
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