American Chamber presses British board on shoe imports
The American Chamber of Commerce in London urges the Board of Trade to raise the British concession on United States shoe imports from 20 to 28 percent for 1918. Importers back removal of restrictions in England, arguing British manufacturers cannot meet domestic demand, raising prices.
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London
American Chamber of Commerce
United Tates
W. H. McElewaine
National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
Boston
Washington
American Chamber
Board of Trade
Dynamite Found in Coal At Worcester Gas Plant
Worcester Mass August 27 The Worcester Gas Light Company said dynamite was found in coal in a hopper feeding the automatic stoker and gas plant equipment. Appliances for gas production were found tampered with as the firm imports strikebreakers amid a strike.
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester Gas Light Company
Department of Justice may act in shipping case
In Seattle a Justice Department move in a Washington shipbuilding case was discussed during a House special committee inquiry into shipyard expenditures. Howard G. Coosgrove, Seattle attorney for the Emergency Fleet Corporation, testified that DOJ actions are pending and names cannot be disclosed.
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Seatesle
Wash
Department of Justice
Washington
Howard G. Coosgrove
Seattle
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Speecial House
Cosgrove
Joseph Walsh
Shipping Board
Mr. Walsh
Germans Making New Gas Turbine Engine
Paris reports a large German firm is manufacturing a gas turbine claimed to apply French discoveries. The design uses a spherical combustion chamber with vaporized gasoline and air fed separately, ignited by spark, driving turbine vanes connected to a propeller. The turbine reportedly delivers power comparable to a vision motor with half the fuel, is lighter, and quieter.
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Paris
Foreclosure Sought On French Street Property
Isaac Moss sues in Superior Court seeking foreclosure and possession of a lot on French street after Adolph Reichel defaulted on a 4500 note dated February 19, 1918. Defendants include John J. Boyte Frank Miller City National Bank American rd ware Stores First National Hawley Hardware Walter Co. Andersen and Christopher LaCroix with various mortgages or liens on the parcel.
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John J. Boyte
Frank Miller
Frank Miller Lumber U
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City National Bank
Americanrdware Stores, Inc
First National Bank
Hawley Hardware <Co
Walter Co. Andersen
Christopher LaCroix
Isaac Moss
Adolph Reichel
French Street
Doyle
Moss
Spanish Fruits and Onions Coming Soon
New York Aug 27 shipments of Spanish fruits and onions totaling at least thirty five cargoes are to be brought to the United States in six months. The transfers will be on United States Shipping Board vessels suitable for perishables. Spanish bankers back the move to reopen trade and stabilize exchange. Vessels will carry food to Mediterranean ports with return cargoes from Spanish shipments.
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New York
United States
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Tansport
Mediterranean
Canada to Have Highest Paid Standing Army
Winnipeg dispatch reports Canada will boast the world’s highest paid standing army. Private soldier pay rises from $1.10 to $3 daily to attract fit men, as officers face recruiting difficulties in Winnipes and other towns. After months of effort, Princess Patricius unit has only fourteen men requisitioned. other units fare worse.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Winnipes
Patricius
Water Street Man Guilty of Assault in City Court
John Polan of Water Street was found guilty of assaulting William Rooney in City Court before Judge Wilder. Polan had a rough Saturday with Rooney and was later to face additional punishment as the judge suspended the sentence.
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John Polan
Water Street
William Rooney
Wilder
Dolan
Rooney
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Chamber of Comerce
Hallmark
Davis & Hawley Co. Jewelers
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Cona
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Turkish Baths
Fairfield Ave
Eastern Motor Tracking Co
Newark
Bury
New Haven & Hartford
Kossuth ST
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Firestone
Conn. Tailoring Co
State Street
Norman Street
Barnum
Gainly & Walsh
Qhichester S
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California
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Buffalo, N. Y
Detroit, Mich
Toronto
England
T. OF Justice
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Isaac Moss’ Fites
Gary
Elm Street
I. House
Denmark
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New England Steamship Lines
Naugatuck Lys. Union St
Greek Dais
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Union St
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Bridgeport Hydraulic CO
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