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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1917
Page
1
The report outlines a disputed claim that victory was won over the war profits tax measure. It notes supporters argue the measure succeeds, while opponents challenge the implications and long term effects on funding and industry profits.
Washington reports a large vote defeat for Senator Johnson of California who sought an 80 percent tax on war profits. The Finance Committee pushed a plan to raise $500 million more from profits, with Borah and Simmons heralding a partial victory while vowing continued fight to tax wealth.
Berlin reports show Germanys Socialists insist the people must guarantee the peace treaty and reject any refusal of Wilsons stipulations. Vorwaerts and other papers condemnAmericas demand as dishonorable while warning the response could spark a revolution. Officials say the German reply to the Popes note will be delivered with allied responses in a few days.
Reports from London and Rome describe ongoing World War I fighting as of Sept 1. British and French units clash on the Western Front with heavy artillery and infantry engagements and Italian forces gain ground near Brestovizza and Noone St Gabe. Four British mine sweepers were sunk off the Jutland coast amid tension over potential German fleet movements.
Former Ambassador Gerard fires a sharp reply to ex Chancellor Hollweg denying his disclosures on German affairs. He accuses Germany of military dictation, defends peace terms, notes Belgium guarantees, and mocks ethics while praising Hollweg’s potato crop.
Washington reports that American potassium chlorate in Pershing era primers made one third of General staff small arms ammunition imperfect. Bromide of potassium in the American product degraded explosive action, now corrected by substitution of perfect potassium. Imperfect rounds to be used only in slow target practice.
UPI reports 750 Toul children aged one to eight flee German gas bombs and find care with Red Cross nurses from Paris. Frontline shelters behind the lines are built with living quarters hospitals and schools for the youngsters.
Baltimore notice reports J. Hampton Baumgartner resigns from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad publicity role to become assistant to President S Davies Warfield of the national association of owners of railroad securities.
United Press reports three proposed schemes to compute war profits. The Committee Plan uses normal profits plus six to ten percent of invested capital, subtracts from 1917 net income, and taxes proportional to size. The Johnson Plan uses the same normal profits method but taxes the difference between normal profits and 1917 income as a flat tax without exempting six to ten percent of capital. The LaFollette Plan mirrors the Johnson approach.
United Press reports say the Pope may propose new peace terms including Belgium restoration, Antwerp base, Lorraine autonomy, Alsace retention, and Trieste as a free port. Officials view Kaiserism’s removal as paramount, with allied diplomats noting Germany’s Mittel Europa aims and insistence on Alsace. Italy seeks irredenta and Albania independence, reshaping Balkan outcomes.
Cleveland Indians star outfielder Tris Speaker was struck on the chin by a hard bounder from Joe Evans' bat while attempting to steal home in the first inning. He received two stitches and returned to the field as the eighth inning began.
The Dispatch announces a prize sweep for women and girls in Winhington and nearby areas. The list includes a 775 Briscoe automobile, a Ford touring car, 200 in gold, 100 in gold, a 93 furniture suite, a 75 Columbia Grafonola, a 50 merchandise order, a 25 wrist watch, and two 60 diamond rings. The contest is run by the National Circulation Company of Columbus under Mr and Mrs F R Long and Mr K Fe Briggs, following the success of a prior campaign.
Washington reports an administration bond bill totaling 11.538 billion dollars set for quick approval after Labor Day. War and Navy deficiency requests total 659.642 million plus 350 million for destroyers, with shipping board and others pushing requests toward 20 billion more. House action will finance soldiers insurance and war needs including artillery and ammunition orders while expanding savings bonds sales through post offices.
Grace Abbott of the Federal Children's Bureau declares the child labor law in effect nationwide after Judge Boyd ruled it unconstitutional in North Carolina. She aims to remove 150000 young workers from the labor market while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling that may uphold federal regulation of interstate industry.
Herbert Hoover received two telegrams as Chicago and St. Louis clash over wheat price differentials. Chicago protests the plan as discriminatory against itself in favor of St. Louis, while St. Louis replies that the differentials favor Chicago against the Midwest city.
Several cases of measles were discovered among Alabama troops stationed at Camp Mills and two companies were quarantined tonight. Authorities do not fear a serious epidemic.
French forces repelled German troops amid bad weather and heavy fighting, with a large number of prisoners taken. Fronts in Austria slowed by wintry conditions as Allied calls for assistance continued.
New York and Gotham officials crackdown on absinthe in cocktails across the state. The measure aims to curb the drink’s alleged intoxicating effects as cities report rising concerns. Authorities move to enforce restrictions on suppliers and venues serving absinthe to patrons.
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