War Munitions Debate Splits Anglo French Credit Talks
New York September 17 The Anglo French financial commission and American financiers grapple over whether war munitions should be paid from the loan proceeds. The bankers split, some favor including munitions with exports while others push for a loan only to cover goods like wheat cotton and manufactured products. Disagreement also centers on Russia’s role in loan participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ofda
Raesia
Russia
Britain and France seek limits on proposed loan funding
Disagreement over interest rates and underwriting shapes debate on a five to ten year loan backed by British and French government bonds. American bankers show mixed support with a push toward a broad syndicate subscription avoiding munitions funding, while Wall Street protests resist the plan amid antiwar sentiment and public displays near Morgan & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Commission
Loane
Wall Street
P. Morgan & Co
Zhame
Money ‘Trust
England
Russia
King George
Morgan Office
Convict Lease System Retained by Alabama
Montgomery Ala September 17 In an after midnight session of the senate today the bill providing for the abrogation of the convict lease system in Alabama was defeated 21 to 12. The bill had passed the house and was supported by women’s clubs and social uplift groups. The measure would have phased out mines and turpentine camps using convicts, ended corporate contracts, and put state charges to road and farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Alabama
Decree for sale of the N G T MR R in New Orleans
A federal decree orders the sale of the New Orleans Texas and Mexico railroad in New Orleans on November 1. The sale is at the request of the New York Trust Company trustee for the bonds. The line has been under a receiver and part of the Frisco system for over a year. The bondholders reorganization committee plans to buy the road, making it an independent line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Texas and
Gerard and Jagow Discuss Arabic Submarine Crisis
Berlin reports James W. Gerard meets with Foreign Minister Gottlieb von Jagow amid tensions over the sinking of the Arabic and submarine policy. Officials note possible informal talks could ease U S Germany friction, with debates over freedom of the seas and neutral rights in the context of wartime restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Gottlieb von Jagow
Washington Dispatch
United States
Germany
Neek
Roersen Zeitung
America
England
Britain
Washington
All F submarines out of commission
Secretary Daniels ordered all F type submarines out of commission for thorough examination after a board of Inquiry attributed the P-4 disaster to a battery explosion. The F-4 showed corrosion in lead places and steel plates, leading to probable overhaul at Mare Island Navy Yard and suspension of submerged runs of F-1, F-2, and F-3 during corrective work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
As Board of Inquiry
Department
Board of Investigation
Mare Island Navy Yard
Balkans News Narrowly Favor Neutral Greece and Bulgaria
Reports from Bucharest and Vienna indicate Bulgaria’s diplomacy with Turkey unsettled and Greece moving toward neutrality. King Ferdinand plans a Danube vacation as Bulgarian leaders debate terms with the Entente, while Bulgarian opposition voices challenge government policy.
Dumba to Be Recalled for Consultation
Washington reports the Austrian government plans to recall Ambassador Dumba for consultation after notes from the United States requesting his return. Ambassador Penfield delivered the US note, and while the arrangement satisfies the American government, Dumba will not return to the United States. Dispatches suggest Austrian officials accepted the American note in a friendly spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ninba Fox
Penfold
United States
Austria
Ambassi Dempba
Penfiela
New York
Austrian envoy Dumba makes friendly call at Bernstorff home
An ambassador from Austria, Dr Dumba, visited Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, for over an hour today. Bernstorff’s secretary said there was no conference or final farewell planned and no travel arrangements yet for Dumba’s Vienna trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Vom Bernstorft
Dr. Dumba
Lends
Mass
Count Vom Bernstorff
Dimba
Viena
Dumba
The Children's Coats Are Ready for Young Shoppers
Ready for ages two to six, the children's coats feature black plush options with collars of fitch astrakan beaver or imitation ermine. Some are plain or girdled, others cloth zibeline boucle chinchilla or green navy African brown, trimmed with velvet and novelty buttons, priced from 4 75 to 10 00.
Fall Baby Clothes Offerings Appear In Sale List
A catalog of infant apparel includes new long and short coats in crepe de chine and cashmere priced from 3.50 to 15.00, caps and bonnets matching coats, cashmere sacques and kimonos, hand embroidered in pink and blue, baby bunting blankets, vests, net dresses, new skirts, flannels and other items with various prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pierce
Allen M. Pierce
Marietta Street
Jellicoe
Jellico
Steve
Randall Bros
Bank
Whitehall Street
Corner
Mitchell
MUSE
Pro- Rman Financiers
New York City
MR. R
Gerard
Jagow
Bulgaria
Balkans
Bucharest
Romania
Gallipoli
Romaine
Balkasis
Ferdinand
Danube
Vienna
Turkey
Dedenghatch
Rumelia
Paris
C2a
Balkan Agency
Serbia
Greece
Balkan
Athens
Ragoslavoff
Mir
Sheraton
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBosc Co
Atlanta
Jansen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!