Excess reserves grow in the national banks
Washington August 24 Excess reserves in national banks have increased since June 30 1914 by 337442464 and since May 1 last by 51382998 while overdrafts have been reduced 20312055 since June 30 1914 according to reports to the comptroller of the currency on the condition of the national banks June 23 The abstract of reports announced today shows total deposits of 6611201287 an increase of 252000000 Since June 30 1914.
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Washington
Vitalitas touted by Birmingham resident in personal interview
Mrs RL Neese of 1408 Peters Street describes long battle with nervous stomach and headaches. She credits Vitalitas for stopping choking after meals, gaining weight, and claims others in her neighborhood benefited, urging readers to try the tonic sold at Jacobs' Pharmacy 23 Whitehall Street.
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Mra RL Neese
Birmingham
Peters Street
Vitalitas
Edo
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall Street
Informaton
Aitv
German Losses Reach 1 500 000
London reports a British source stating German fighting forces on July 21 totaled about 3 200 000 across both fronts with 2 200 000 on the line and 1 500 000 net losses for the year 1915. It notes casualties, missing, and prisoners totaling 2 672 444 by June 80 with continued heavy fighting since June 10.
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London
Germany
Frehting
Mobile Man Arrested as a Counterfeiter
Mobile Alabama August 24 the third of a party suspected by United States authorities with being engaged in the making of counterfeit dollars in Mobile dated 1900 was arrested here today by deputies of the United States marshal in the person of Nick McGinnis a grocer in rooms occupied by McGinnis the officers said they found two counterfeit dollars and a complete counterfeiting paraphernalia John Poulos another grocer arrested in another place recently was held to the federal grand jury under bond of 1600 when arraigned before United States Commissioner Austin yesterday John Leopolites the third suspect was discharged
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Mobile
Ala
United States
United States Marshal
Nick McGinnis
McGinnis
John Poulos
Austin
John Leopolites
Alabama Postpones Action On Suffrage Bill
Montgomery August 24 The Alabama lower house postponed further action on a bill to submit woman suffrage to voters at the next general election. The gallery was crowded with suffrage leaders from across the state. This marks the third postponement of the bill.
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Montgomery
Ala
No Confiscation Of Cotton Cargoes In Allied Decree
Washington notes that cotton shipments to neutral countries will not be confiscated if they fit normal consumption. Britain refuses to pledge on specific cargoes, saying only neutral destination and consumption matter. Shippers face burden of proof under contraband rules, with responses to be taken up with Britain.
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Britain
State Department
Oftficial
London
Paris
Petrograd
Germany
Austria
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Times
England
United States
Lord Stowell
Signa
Stream of Munitions Pouring Into Europe
Washington reports that most European orders for arms and munitions did not depart the United States until recently. Commerce data cover the year ending June and show exports rising sharply with explosives totaling 41 million, gunpowder 3.23 million in June, 62 aircraft shipped in June, and a surge in auto trucks and passenger vehicle exports, indicating a broad export expansion across armored, transport, and related equipment.
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Washington
Daniels Plea for More Submarines and Aeroplanes
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, in Boston, argues submarines and aircraft are among warfare’s most powerful weapons and will seek Congress to strengthen both branches. He advocates faster ships, notes Navy improvements, and inspects Nevada, two destroyers, and foreign-built submarines at Fore River shipyard after travel from New London aboard the Dolphin.
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Navy
Daniels
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New London
Dolphin
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Fore River
Nevada
Canned Food Sent To Newport Flood Victims In Arkansas
August 24 report from Little Rock describes relief supplies rushed to Newport for 4,000 residents with two meals each, transferred by train and boats to marooned refugees. Another shipment planned tomorrow as Governor Haya seeks authority to use state militia. White River levels drop but forecast warns of renewed rains. Farmers urged to vacate low lands.
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Little Rock
Ark
Newport
Haya
War Department
White River
Insurance underwriters meet to push state monopoly aim
Delegates at a joint convention of the Inter‑Rational Association of Casualty and Surety Underwriters and the National Association of Digually and Surety agents gather to press for a state monopoly in the insurance field as the gathering opens here today.
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Atate
Inter- Rational Association of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
National Association of Digually and
Insurance Menace Private Insurer Business
Insurance men claim the state metropolis plan emerged first in connection with the enactment of working men’s compensation acts. The dialogue hints at tension between insurers and public policy shaping, reflecting competing interests in protective legislation.
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