Haig Opens Fresh Drive on German Lines in Flanders
British forces renew a wide front assault east of Ypres with Field Marshal Haig reporting satisfactory progress and a stream of German prisoners. Crown Prince Rupprecht attacked between Tower Hamlets and Polygon Wood but was repelled. French fronts quiet aside from Verdun artillery and raids on Rastatt.
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Incomes Over Six Thousand Face Extra War Profits Tax
Ashington reports that business professionals and salaried earners above 6000 a year would pay an additional 8 percent war profits tax on net income over thresholds. The section, inserted secretly by conference, broadens trade or business to include professions and occupations. Internal revenue experts hint at no other interpretation pending formal ruling.
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Suffragettes Stage Scramble at White House Picketing
Seventeen members of the Woman's Party clashed in a free for all during a picketing incident at the White House. Police moved to quell the disturbance after a scuffle and injuries were reported among the demonstrators and onlookers.
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Red Cross Parade Draws Nurses From Northeast in New York
New York on Oct 4 hosts a Red Cross parade with 50 nurses who served on European fronts and 1 500 women bound for overseas service. Veteran war dog Tristan and owner Henry Hass join the honor procession as Mrs Maude Metcalf bears a self made American flag from the Serbian retreat.
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Congress Adjourns With 3 PM Saturday Finish
The House adopted a Democratic resolution to adjourn Congress at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The vote was unanimous and met with strong applause. Washington report notes the move comes as the session winds down.
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War Machine Test Bill Moves Through Congress
Washington reports the House bill ordering tests of Garabed T. K. Giragossian's free energy device, a mysterious machine of war potential. Five House Patents Committee members endorsed a secret demonstration for evaluation by five scientists and the Interior Secretary before any government purchase. Former Speaker Cannon backed the testing push.
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Toledo groups urge La Follette treason resolution
The Executive club of Toledo presented a resolution to Governor Cox calling for removal of Senator Robert M. LaFollette and his supporters through the Allies to Berlin due to alleged treasonable utterances. A copy was sent to President Wilson and Ohio lawmakers for inclusion in the Congressional Record.
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Committee to investigate Heflin charges in Congress
A five member House committee was appointed to probe Heflin of Alabama who charged that certain members of Congress acted suspiciously regarding the war. Chairman Earnhardt and members Venable Dewailly Longworth and Walsh will report before adjournment. Rep Stevens introduced the resolution after Heflin sought floor time to speak, which was denied.
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French Shipping Losses Reported Amid War Turmoil
Paris reports a weekly naval loss tally showing five ships over 1,600 tons destroyed by submarines and mines, plus five smaller vessels. Four small ships were lost last week, with six fishing boats sunk, two previously. In Washington, the Senate Privileges and Elections committee delays action on Follette expulsion, weighing resolutions and possible impeachment or censure, with testimony on La Follette and related speech debated as adjournment looms. Telegrams flood Senators urging expulsion while some back an investigation to counter mounting criticism.
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Contest Campaign Sparks Big Prizes and Subscriptions
The Dispatch campaign reports a busy day at contest headquarters with prizes including a $775 Briscoe automobile a Ford touring car $200 in gold and other rewards. Contestants race to secure subscriptions and votes before two closing periods Saturday night and again after.
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Rifle Fire Still Key In Modern Warfare, Pershing Insists
Major General Pershing presided over a trench assault in France where troops captured three trenches named Wilson Taft and Roosevelt. He urged continued use of rifles despite bayonets and bombs, noting rifle-fire remains essential for offense and defense in the current fighting.
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Shooting Affair Still a Mystery in Russellville
In Russellville Alabama Dr. Tom Hughes was killed and Rev J T Terry was wounded in a mysterious shooting. The two men had planned a squirrel hunt and drove away in Hughes’s automobile before the incident. Terry recovered from two gunshot wounds while Hughes funeral held at Vina. No clear motive or statement from Terry as police investigate the double shooting.
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Haig Forces Break German Lines Near Ypres
British front in France and Belgium began the offensive east of Ypres on October 4. Haig reports penetrations to about a mile in places and the crest of Passchendaele Chelm. hundreds of German soldiers surrender early in the action.
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Camp Jackson prepares for Negro arrivals in Columbia
Columbia South Carolina October 4 Camp Jackson readies to receive over 2500 Negroes from the state with three days of movement beginning tomorrow. 102 negroes arrived yesterday from Columbia and Richland County the first to reach the camp aside from 12 from Florida. Florida and North Carolina will not be sent to Camp Jackson for now as the War Department revises orders.
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Hearst and Bolo Pasha Dined Together in 1916
New York report states Attorney General Merrton E. Lewis found that William Randolph Hearst attended a dinner in March 1916 hosted by Bolo Pasha in New York. Attendees included Adolph Pavenstedt and German embassy attaches Captain Boy Hol and von Papen, plus Jules Bois, with Hearst later hosting Bolo at his editors home. Authorities say relations were social and investigations continue.
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Naval Pay School graduates new class of ensigns
The Kgese class in the Naval Pay Officers School graduates 117 students after ten weeks of instruction. They receive the title of assistant paymaster with the rank of ensign and most are to be assigned to sea duty as supply officers. The new officers include W. Be kin Norfolk G Went Belto S C W J Carter Dillon S B Hipp Newberry S C H Meson Blackstone Ve L H c Thomasville Ga Willace F Buies N C ibert Rem SC C J Sanders Richmond N Stead Lyfenburg IB Ta City Point Va We Camden SC
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