Three Names Named for Cabinet Posts in Harding Discussions
Speculation swirled as President elect Harding weighed cabinet picks. Names singled out included Jedi Woo Vee of Massachusetts for secretary of state and Hays of Indiana for attorney general, with David Jason Phil of New York also mentioned for secretary of state along with other prominent figures. Mr. Harding emphasized no formal offers have been made.
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Massachusetts
David Jason Phil
New York
Atthe Sader
Germany
Charles Evans Hughes
Lihu Hoot
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Tons Cabot Lodge
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Mr. Weeks
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Utah
Federal Reserve Sees Little Relief In November Business Mood
The Federal Reserve board reports no early relief from the broad business downturn. A consumer strike wave and public reluctance to buy at current prices dampen demand, while manufacturing output continues to drop in November and reduction sales fail to revive production.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Big Timber Building & Loan Seeks New Stock Subscribers
Statement from the Big Timber Building and Loan Association dated November 30 1920 shows assets including real estate loans with stock as collateral dues interest and fines delinquent cash on hand 28557.21 stock shares 722 earnings distributed for 1920 at 97 percent. It proclaims safety and conservative operations and invites old and new members to subscribe before December 20 with new stock series and favorable rates for savings funds and nest eggs.
Readjustment Effects Dampen Trade and Employment Prospects
A board notes correlative decline in buying power and trade volume across sectors. It cites improved transportation and looser credit as positives while retail merchants cut stocks and buy only daily necessities. It warns of possible further employment slackening but offers no specific forecast.
Northwest Wheat Exchange Planned by regional farmers
Spokane, December 4. A. A. Elmore reports the Northwest Wheat Exchange will be formed in March to market members crops across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Affiliations with Washington Idaho Wheat Growers and similar groups are expected, handling 30 to 50 million bushels next season. Bonds backed by warehouse receipts will finance farmers during harvest.
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Wash
Northwest Wheat Exchange
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
A. A. Elmore
Washington Farmers' Union
Washington and Idaho Wheat Growers’ Association
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Elmore
War Finance Board measures move in Senate and House
The Senate Agricultural Committee drafts a point resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation and allow banks to extend liberal credits to farmers. A concurrent resolution by Representative Byrnes in the House urges restoration of the WFC to aid farms. Democratic senators indicate readiness to override a veto if needed as distress among farmers, Europe’s demand, and credit limits are cited. Separate House bills propose tariff duties on wheat and flour imports.
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War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Grenna
North Dakota
House of Representatives
Representative Byrnes
South Carolina
Europe
Kansas
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