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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

17

About to Wipe Out Floating Debt U S

Washington reports a plan to redeem the government’s floating indebtedness by Monday and start stabilizing bond prices. Secretary Tone notes that cut in expenditures and surplus stocks have aided the reduction, with further steps to avoid large new deficits and preserve credit stability.

Bridgeport 7 U. S Washington Meerhen Houston Governmient Expenditure Ag Vonneeton Ance Corporation Treasury Federal Reserve Board Liber Ponds

Tax Levy on All Capital May Be Needed to Discharge Debt

Glenn Plumb, president of the Plums Flan league, told an audience that a capital levy on property may discharge the national debt. He urged study of a unified solution, arguing credits monopoly hinders independence, and warned against further monetary control by banks and the Fed.

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Physician's Duty Told In Calady London Era

Fragmented report recounts medical ethics and patient honesty, noting incurable disease and candid physician duty. Mentions death investigation into clerk James Cohen and a coroner’s inquiry. Includes garbled names and references to Uprising or expedition related to Emin Pasha, with unclear dates.

Calady London Jame Cohen Cohen

Volume of Cash Not Real Wealth Analysis Discussed

Washington figures show monetary volume may misrepresent true wealth as inflation and banking power distort real value. John Skelton warns in a 3 part report that securities and deposits reflect normal prices only when essentials are scarce, arguing war boosts short term prosperity but harms long term wealth.

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Mexican Merchants Call for Long Term Credit

A fragmented report discusses Mexican merchants seeking extended credit terms to boost purchases. The text mentions an international trade conference in Mexico City and efforts to address credit access for Mexican suppliers and buyers.

Salda Ray Amt Ereds Mexico City

England May Pay Its Debt in Gold

A Long article notes debates in Parliament over whether Britain should settle international debts with gold and the role of the United States in supporting or funding relief. It reports Chancellor Chamberlain and other officials detailing exchange rates, potential borrowing limits, and how funds might be used for British supplies, raw materials, and ship charges.

Cart Tiwar Eigland Americus Aushet Chamberlain Lie United States Chardbertain

Cost of Developing Upper St Lawrence River

The International Joint Commission weighs river development costs for the St Lawrence between Montreal and Ogdensburg. Ex-US Senator Gardiner cites costs over 450 million dollars to make the waterway navigable for deep draft steamers, plus about 200 million for water power development.

Upper ST. Lawrence New York Pet St. Lawrence International Joint Commission On Water Cibadiat Gurtier United States Iron Maing Gardne

Co op Movement Opens In Cleveland Banking and Trade Drive

Close cooperation between employers and employees is urged as the Lincoln American Alliance hosts a national conference. About 300 business, professional and university readers attend with farmers in session. The American Farmers Congress opens with plans to standardize cooperative methods and promote direct trade and cooperative banking. Delegates number about 190 at the gathering.

Cleveland Peb Lincoln American Alliance Busine Hehor Auending Quticalo Olin Gutendanes

Debate over federal price support for wheat and grain policy

The Republican Northilo committee chair denounced proposed federal guarantees on wheat prices as a plan to abolish the United States Grain Corporation. He argued the president via the agriculture secretary could set price supports, while warning of policy shifts if prices rise or fall.

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Capital Rail Link to Chile and Argentina Proposed

A proposed 25 million dollar capital railroad from Chile to Argentina with Buenos Aires aims to connect Valparaiso and other routes. The plan would reduce mail and passenger times, influence freight rates, and affect US purchasing of French frozen goods, pending government discussion.

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Corn Imports Halted By Department Of Agriculture

A government order blocks corn and related plants to prevent the European corn borer from entering the United States. The pest has already reached some eastern states, and authorities are expanding controls to curb its spread. The action covers prohibited items and aims to stop further importation as part of a broader quarantine effort.

Department of Agricuture United States Jon

Alaska oil leasing provisions outlined in wartime land plan

Proposals for Alaskan oil and coal lands outline leasing rules and limits. The plan includes authorizations for operations and restrictions on prospecting permits to prevent over-trading. Details reference federal and territorial roles and efforts to regulate exploration in sensitive areas.

Alaska Linder

Meat trade fallout across Britain and France cancels orders

In a shocked market report from CITY, Va dated February 12, Britain and France halted meat orders. France withdrew from the pork market entirely, and Britain followed wholesale cancellations, signaling a dramatic shift in global provisioning and concern for dealers amid price and supply uncertainty.

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