British House Debates Panama Exposition Participation
In the House of Commons debate Sir Edward Grey defended Britain's decision not to participate in the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. He cited commercial costs exceeding 1.25 million dollars and unclear private desire, noting conditions required by exhibit authorities hindered a national display and that private or city involvement was not discouraged.
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London
San Francisco
House of Commons
Edward Grey
United Kingdom
Panama Canal
John O'Connor
Great Britain
Chicago
Sir Edward Grey
Alpheus Morton
Board of Trade
Inquiry Into Bond Slump Ties to Bank Campaign
Washington, Aug. 5. Secretary McAdoo leads a quiet probe to prove that recent drops in United States 2 percent bonds stem from a concerted action by influential New York banks to spook markets and aid foes of the currency bill. National Bank Examiner Starok in New York collects data on big bank purchases and sales to spot unusual trades. Resolutions to probe are pending in Congress as Starck's report awaits Washington.
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McAdoo
United States
New York City
National Bank Examiner Starok
Starck
Arrest of aero plane maker Armand de Perdussin shocks Paris
Paris August 6 police arrest Armand de Perdussin the noted aeroplane maker following a complaint by a banking house that advanced him several million francs. He argues a 25 percent interest rate strained his liabilities yet claims profits this year of 200000 dollars and asserts the war ministry alone owes him 166006 dollars.
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Paris
Armand de Perdussin
de Perdussin
Ministry of War
Indictment Against Barr Widen Agency for 85 Counts
Chicago Aug 5 An 85 count indictment charges conspiracy to obtain money from creditors of bankrupt firms against Barr Widen Mercantile agency of St Louis. The agency claimed to locate hidden assets then after cash commissions were taken its representatives allegedly vanished. Firms nationwide said to have been victimized.
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Chicago
Barr Widen Mercantile Agency
St. Louis
Federal Grand Jury
Bouchers 26th Semiannual Cleanup Sale Ad on West Park Street
Markets a sale offering men suits priced at 11.65 from an 18 suit line. Ad copy notes 239,077 women stenographers in the United States.
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Boucher
West Park Street
Adyvy
United States
Northern Pacific Promotes Hannaford to President
J M Hannaford is chosen to lead Northern Pacific as president with George T Slade advancing to first vice president. The changes reflect a decades long career for Hannaford and a bid to bolster Montana interests while Elliott retires from the presidency.
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Northern Pacific
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Jim" Hill
Great Northern
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William P. Clough
Jule M. Hannaford
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Northern Pac
New England
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New York
American Northwest
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