Prices of Food Rise Across Cities in October November
New figures from the labor department show food prices up two percent overall, reaching August levels. Among 60 cities, New Orleans and Louisville had a slight five tenth percent dip, while cities like Bridgeport Boston Chicago Denver Detroit and Philadelphia posted two percent increases. A three percent rise appeared in Rochester San Francisco Los Angeles and other large markets.
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Bridgeport
Accordinaz Lo
Lahat
Department of Labor
New Orleans
Louisville
Balimore
Buffalo
Cleveland
Columbus
Milwaukee
Omaha
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Springfield
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Fall River
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Manchester
Minneapolis
New Haven
Norfolk
Pittsburgh
Province
Pichmond
St. Louis
St. Paul
Salt Lake Cliff
Scranton
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlante Charleston
Tittie Tock
Nebnati
Indianapolis
Tutte
Mrmingham
Trouston
Memphis
New Worl
Month's foreign trade exceeds all but one month
Washington date: Exports and imports in November reached the second highest marks in the nation’s history. Exports were 741 million dollars, imports 429 million. October and last November figures shown. For January through November, exports total 7.242 billion and imports 3.528 billion, producing a trade surplus of 3.714 billion, up about 1 billion from last year.
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Washington
Department of Ecommerce
United States
Cotton Market Ends Mixed Near Week's Close in New York
The cotton market was quiet and uneven with prices slipping from 84.06 to 4.48 before rallying to 34.76 and easing to 34.57 at close versus 34.70 on Saturday. General list held steady to 23 points lower with exports 47,779 bales that day, season total 2,506,782. Port receipts 33,759 and U S port stocks 1,580,920.
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New York
Mareh
United States
All-America Cable restores service to South America
Deco 22 The All America Cable company announced this morning the restoration of normal service over its lines to all points in South America.
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Norman
New York
All- America Cable Company
South America
Bonuses For Men Total Millions In Yearend Distribution
In the financial district, banking and brokerage firms report total yearend salary bonuses totaling about 25 million dollars. Many firms gave 20 to 100 percent of salaries as gifts, with 300 to 500 stock exchanges and dealers awarding liberal bonuses. The average bonus across institutions is around 5 percent, including Christmas gifts.
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Financial Distriet
Finaderal
Stock Exchange
Government should control imports says Swedish commission
In its December 82 report the commission examining Sweden's economic situation urges government control of imports. It notes import levels since the blockade have surged, especially foodstuffs textiles cotton wool phosphates oil and petroleum from America, upsetting Sweden's trade balance.
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Sweden
America
Coffee futures steady with modest gains in New York
In New York today the coffee futures market showed light to moderate activity with irregular fluctuations. The undertone remained steadier, marking net advances across major contracts including December at 14.68, January at 14.68, March at 9. May 15.24, July 15.44, September 15.29, while spot trade remained quiet and Rio prices quoted at 7s 4d.
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New York
Rio
Grain Market Chicago Downward Slant on Higher Receipts
Chicago December grain prices eased as receipts rose and forecasts pointed to a larger movement forthcoming. The market closed steady to 8 1/4 cents lower from Saturday, with January at 1.261 1/2 to 1.386 3/4 and May at 1.385 8 to 1.483 4.
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Chicago
Liberty Bonds Prices Reported in New York
Final Liberty bond prices listed for the day show First 4s at 98.02 Second 4s at 91.32 First 4 1 48 at 93.24 Second 4 1 48 at 91.18 Third 4 b 4s at 90.56 Fourth 4 1 45 at 01.64 Victory 4 8 4s at 98.838 and Victory 4 3 45 at 98.90 with yields and values noted for Pec 22.
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New York
Pec
Liberty
Victory
Dry Goods Market Report From New York
DRY GOODS NEW YORK December 22 scanning that cotton goods held firm with prints edging higher. Fine goods steady and some fine satins higher. Dress goods in light stocks, jobbers quiet. Surplus fabrics offered lightly with subdued activity.
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New York
Wosik
Pigs and Poultry Roamed Parlor in Probate Case
Testimony in a probate court custody hearing alleges Mrs Philanoviteh allowed pigs and chickens to roam through living rooms at 21 GrandGeld Avenue. Witnesses describe animals in kitchens and parlor, a rabbit hatch in the cellar, and a duck mingling with fowl. The nine year old boy and 12 year old girl are in dispute over custody as legal action for divorce proceeds.
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GrandGeld Avenue
Wite
Dhilanaviteh
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Uiambes
Arnie
Joseph MacConnell
Philanoviteh
Phomasulin
Quinn
Arinslaw Philanovitch
Anton Janowitsky
Ti Wan
AL Philanovitch
Janowitsky
James Sheehan
Boston Avenue
Olicen Sheehan
Davey Brothers
Boston
Bridgeport
Shusband
Russian Army Casualties Frozen to Death in Siberia Hospital
London Dec 2. Seven hundred soldiers commanded by Admiral Kolchak of the all-Russian government in Siberia were found frozen to death in a hospital near Omsk according to a Moscow wireless dispatch.
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London
Kolchak
Siberia
Omsk
Moscow
Bolsheviki Soldiers Take Novo Nikolaevsk, Siberia
An official statement reports Bolshevik forces capturing Novo Nikolaevsk in Siberia as troops and bands move in on December 13. The account notes widespread losses and rumors of large casualties among allied and Russian units.
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London
Novo Nikolaevsk
Siberia
Missing relatives seek Red Cross contact in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Red Cross chapter urgently requests contact with Marian Weberly, Mrs. Nettie McDougall, Clara Sehniepp, Viola, Maud Henr Sadie Bessett, Mr. St. Ankraewsl, and Morrie Morawsky at the County Courthouse office to reconnect with relatives or service members. Standard channels failed to locate them.
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the Red Ciross
County Court House
Marian Weberly
Nettie McDougall
Clara Sehniepp
Viola
Maud Henr
Sadie Bessett
St. Ankraewsl
Morrie Morawsky
Supreme Court Today Sees Collison and Thomson Case
The court considers the retaliation of aarting Collilson and Thomson, two inspectors for the army tyuthermaster corps, accused of conspiring to defraud the government. Duffy and others received imprisonment for the alleged plot to steal and corrupt service. The case centers on actions around manufacturing plants in Haverhill.
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aArting Collilson
Thomson
Duffy
Rheresh Tie Ale
Service Isn
Army Tyuthermaster Corps
Haverhill
Armistice talk rumored between Armenia and Georgia
Paris reports rumors that Armenia and Georgia premiers have agreed to pause hostilities and plan a conference soon to finalize an armistice details. Also noted are Mexico’s treasury secretary Cabrera citing potential economic losses if Mexico had joined the Allies, and diplomat Gonzales departing New York for his Peru post. Washington reports December trade figures and exports data.
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Tee
Gia
Armenia
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Tndeprndence
Iida Paig
Dew
Menico
Cabrera
3Xtean ‘Treasury
Exce’ssor
Mexico City
Gonzales
New York
Cuba
Havana
Esperansa
Gongales
Takjee
Peru
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