Possibility of Discount Rate Reduction After New Year Opens
A New York financial article notes deflation of inventories improving the credit situation in the Wall Street district. Banks and bond houses report reduced borrowing from the Federal Reserve, and retailers are expected to cut prices after the holidays to stimulate demand. The piece discusses railroad securities, Interstate Commerce Commission relocations, and hopes for a unified railroad system under the Transportation Act to revive stock market activity.
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Broadan Wat
New York
Wall Street Barias
Wall
Inoitha
Gomp
Financial District
Todial Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Alhough
Advier
Intersate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commerce Commission
Comint
Dey
Friendship of Two Women Ends In Dual Tragedy
Fulton, Me December report details a double suicide case where Carolyn Weant, 59, killed Ada McGowan, 44, before taking her own life. The coroner's jury found no male motive, attributing the tragedy to an intense and morbid friendship. The two women had shared a tenancy and lived closely for years, with escalating jealousy cited as the underlying cause.
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Fulton
Carolyn Weant
Ada MeGowan
Loe Ussal
Carolyn
Ada McGowan
Mason McGowan
Polton
McGowan
Mattie
Ada
There of Wis Wives Put In Good Word London
In London a court heard that several of George Mente’s wives spoke in his favor amid a charge of bigamy. Evidence noted three living and one deceased spouse, with several war decorations cited. He is held for further action.
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London
George 1
Mente
Charse
Biz
Amy
Meate
London Market Finicky as Week Ends Firm
London reports a finicky market with mixed signals as week ends firm. Domestic sales stay heavy and banks struggle while foreign markets show declines led by Brazilian and Argentine stocks. Recession fears affect rails and oils with cautious demand from India, China, and Japan.
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London
Athbugh
Dee
Pas
WiaAule i
Bankc
Bregilians
Aun
India
China
Japan
Australia
Birth control campaign revived in United States
A revived birth control movement led by Margaret Sanger seeks to repeal prohibitions on information about contraception and family planning. The effort, briefly interrupted by war, urges women to have access to scientific and medical knowledge to control their fertility despite federal penalties on disseminating such information. The article notes strong public interest with thousands seeking guidance and details on contraception, while addressing myths about sea shells and echoes with some unrelated superstition content.
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Tashington
Muangarel Ranger
England
Praince
Germany
Cimpaign
Sautrel Axi
United States
Warren
Christmas Shopping in New York Shows Thrift Spirit
New York City shoppers embraced thrift during the Christmas season with balanced spending. Department stores reported plentiful yet affordable merchandise, especially gloves, handkerchiefs, socks, and neckwear, while pricier items sold more slowly. The piece also notes strong U.S. imports and trade with Africa, highlighting cotton, Egyptian textiles, and evolving postwar demand.
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New York
Holland
Bec
New York City
America
Africa
Nile
Wagland
Nha
Reypt
Peavious
Gerptian
Arron
Athen
Canada
American Exports To Spain Increase
Washington reports a 249 percent rise in American exports to Spain from 1914 to 1915 as the Spanish market grows in importance. Trade Commissioner Arthur Young cites displacement of Germany and partial shifts from France and Britain, with Spain’s trade balance improving markedly and strengthening its finances amid wartime changes. A dearth of available economic data about Spain is noted.
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Washington
Dne
Département of Commerce
Arthur Young
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Atention
German Line Increases Capital Amid Cross-National Ties
Hamburg reports the German Costa Rica steamship line boosted capital by 30 009 000 azar with significant purchases by the North German Lloyd line and other interests. A lighter note: a biographer notes Dickens characters creeping into real life through business signage and drawn names, including Bill Marigold and Rosetta Dust.
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Hamburg
Germany
Wugo Stinges
Dickens
Realife
Bill Marigold
George Muamie
Willam Sabert Gospel
Tonkin Serul Goldsucks
Catherine 'Wo
Sophia Dwomsday
Rosetta Dust
Sally Gimblert
Died Qerts On Sunday in Ford Residence
Obituary note records the death of Don Howard at his late residence in Ford. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday. The deceased, aged 30, was the son of his father and resided at 2183 Main Street.
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Ford
Don Howard
W. Curtis
Germany’s Trade With Allies Falls Off During Year
Hamburg reports a yearlong decline in German trade with allies and South American partners. The chamber warns Versailles constraints hinder Germany’s recovery and notes foreign credit needs. American influence, including the Harriman line, is shaping German access to expanding world trade amid neutral-market strain in Colombia and Venezuela.
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Germany
Hamburg
Prosel Germary
Hambure Chanter of Commerce
Azallange
Nies
Chamber 40
Sates
Trada
Aks
Harriman Shipping
Mexico
She Rham- Tag
South America
Colombia
Frias
Colombo
Guatemila
Venezuela
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Cotta Vo Gaglia
United State
Cartal
South
German Steamship Line
Wooddur
Peru
Chile
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Trumbull
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Private Bankers
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Post Publishing Co
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Rarfeld
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Wien
Wesea
Tilares
Chirintints Savings Club
City Savings Bank
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Connecticut
First Bridgeport National Bank
State Streets
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