Germany to Cut Off Abroad Purchases Says Minister Braun
Berlin dispatch reports German Agriculture Minister Braun warned that Germany would soon be unable to buy abroad. He said the nation must rely on home production as prices and wheat policy face scrutiny. Deputies questioned wheat profitability and alleged home growers were exporting crops, driving up costs for imported rye and Italian wheat.
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Jermany
Minister Braun
Berlin
Vale of
Leon
Agriculina
Herr Braun
Germany
Fourth plane leaves on Rome Tokio flight
London January 3 The fourth aeroplane in the Rome Tokio flight left Dome this morning reported by Central News from Rome The first plane in the Rome Tokio flight departed Rome January 14 It was a Caproni machine with Lieutenants Abbe and Gerone as pilots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roma
Tokio
Dome
Rome
D'Annnunzio Forces Seize Steamship Taranto
Forces commanded by Gabriele D'Annunzio seized the steamship Taranto bound for Albania with 2,000,000 lire for troops. She was diverted to a harbor at Fiume where unloading continues under claim of paying the troops.
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Rome
J— Porces
Gabriele D’annungio
Taranto
Albania
Fiume
Messiero
D'Annunzio
Regiment of Marksmens For N Y Police Force
New York police announce a regiment of 1000 sharpshooters and four machine gun squads to be organized as riot preparedness. About 400 men will be held ready, wearing steel helmets on duty. Recruits will largely come from veterans who served overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderbilt Gives House to Grandson in London
London report states William K. Vanderbilt Sr. of New York gave a London house to his grandson the Marquis of Bland-Zérd and to his granddaughter the Honorable Mary Cadogan a pearl necklace for the bride to be. The Marquis, son of the Duchess of Marlborough once Consuelo Vanderbilt, is to wed Miss Cadogan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William KK. ‘Vanderbilt, Sr
New York
Marquis of
Bland- Zérd
Mary Cadogan
Bar
Daily Care Hints To Keep Clothing Trim
A practical program of clothing care lengthens life and improves appearance with little effort. Hang garments after removal and air them overnight. Brush to remove dust renew the nap and ward off shines. Use a wire brush for this task. Treat spots promptly and darn cuts or tears with raveled threads. Tape net and mending tissue reinforce weakened areas.
CLEAN SILK LAMP SHADE CARE AND LODGE NOTICE
A cleaning method for silk lamp shades uses brushing felts with a whisk broom dipped in tepid suds then rinsing with a bath spray and drying with a Turkish towel until dry. Farren Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen postponed officer installation to February 11 and will present a banner for most new candidates in the Connecticut jurisdiction this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farren Lodge
Order of United Workmen
Offeers
Connecticut
Wife Sues for Separation Over Bootblack's Salary
In Brooklyn Supreme Court, Jan. 28, Mrs Yosephine Stefano claims her husband Peter B Stefano, a Brooklyn bootblack, earns 225 a week and cites cruel treatment including denying ten cents for a movie. She seeks 50 a week alimony. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter B. Stefano
Brooklyn
Yosephine Stefano
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Greenwich Village art models left jobless by demand drop
Despair grips Greenwich Village studios as door to door posing work collapses and 60 cent hourly rates fail to attract hires. Sylvia Jewell remains active in films while Muriel Gibbs, recently back from the naval reserve, faces artist interest for weeks. Mildred Cheshire continues with studio posing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greenwich Village
Sylvia Jewell
Muriel Gibbs
U.S. Naval Reserve
Washington
Bool
Mildred Cheshire
Studius
Italians Demand Stronger Stand Over Adriatic Dispute
The Glorine Amalalla denounces reports that the peace conference favors Jugoslavs and that ambassadors in Paris granted another extension to Yugoslavia for a reply. It accuses Premier Nitti of returning from Varia empty handed and urges Italy to act with dignity to protect fame, Dalmatia, and prestige in the Adriatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parla
Jugoslavia
Adriatic
Thaly
Fremier Nitti
Varia
Italy
Dalmatia
Suit Dismissed Over AT&T Convertible Stock Issue
New York January 28 A stockholder Clarence H Venner sued to force AT and T to halt issuing 60 million dollars in convertible stock She charged the move would exceed the charter limits Supreme Court Justice Mitchell Vr langer dismissed the suit noting AT and T already had outstanding stock of about 590 million dollars though organized with 100 thousand in stock issuance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Clarence H. Venner
Supreme Court
Mitchell Dr. Hrlannger
Venner
Vrlanger
Norfolk and Western names Maher new president inPhila
N N Maher was elected president of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company at Philadelphia on January 28. He will begin March 1 as he remains regional director of the Pocahontas region. J E Johnson retires as president and becomes chairman of the board. William G MacDowall, removed from finance role after 40 years, becomes assistant to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maher
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Pocahontas
J. E. Johnson
Boar
William G. MacDowall
Central Europe Faces Bleak Future Without Global Credits
Sir William Wille Goode, British relief chief, warns central Europe may become a desolate waste of thistles without US and Allied financial credits for food, raw materials, and exports. He urges rapid, comprehensive credit arrangements and warns Hoover’s relief work risks becoming only half-done if not extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wille Goode
Europe
Austria
United States
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Aumerica
Sir Wiljla
Talkans
Turkey
Sir William
Deny Gompers to be Retired at AFL Convention
Washington Jan 28 reports say Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will not retire at the federation’s June convention. Friends in labor circles insist he will continue as usual. Some say a portion of the executive council may retire, but insiders expect Gompers to keep the votes and stay in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Lahor
Tin Can String Holder Demonstrates Simple Household Aid
An old clarification celebrates a tin can as an ideal string holder. A discarded can with removable top is covered with bits of preteins and inverted. The top becomes the opening at the bottom, a string ball is inserted, and the end drawn through a hole for ready use.
Bills Slip By The Senate In Parliamentary Maneuver
The article discusses an anti sedition bill in the Senate led by Sterling. Senators Borah Norris Johnson and others critique it while the House Judiciary Committee revises the Senate bill, replacing provisions with a sweeping alternative. The Senate may not revisit the amended measure if the House passes it as is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B
Palmara
Senate
Starling
Wich
Borah
Norriy
Johnson
House
London Quotations
London quotes show Congers for money at 50 Grann Trunk 1-8 and de Beers at 29 1-4, Rand Mines at 4 1-4, par silver at 4 1-3d per ounce. Money rate 3 percent. Discount rates list short bills 6 percent and three months bills 5-5 8 percent.
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London
Grann Trunk
de Beers
Special Tax Proposal to Fund $300 Bonuses for Veterans
Representative Mott of New York introduced a bill to levy a victory tax of one half of one percent on all sales to raise funds for $300 bonuses to discharged service men. He claimed the tax would take less than a year to yield about $2.75 billion, noting Republican leadership blocked other proposed balms measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Mott
Republican
New York
Mott
Republican Steering Committee
Nationwide Child Labor Day Plans and Reform View
A plan to observe Child Labor Day nationwide is outlined with dates for Ghurehes synagogues clubs and schools. Jeane Addams advocates marking a day for children welfare, urging religious duty in reform. The 1919 federal law tax on profits of establishments employing underage workers is discussed, with exemptions for agriculture and certain services.
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Ghurehes
Jeane Addams
Fapor Reform Waorkâ Ara
United States
Daca
Sele
Way to Prevent Bushy Eyebrows in Childhood
Tip teaches children to wash one side of the face at a time starting from the nose. Proper facial washing guides brow growth and promotes a neat appearance.
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Shidhood
Chicago Saloon Keepers Leaving for Cuba at 12 a Day
Chicago report says departing saloon keepers and bartenders head to Cuba at a rate of 12 per day. Joseph Popper cites revenue deputy collector noting some go for pleasure while others intend to open saloons.
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Chicago
Cuba
Joseph Popper
Armal Revenue
Popper
Government Fixes Exchange Rates For Accounting
Boston January 28 government accounting uses a pound at 3.65 dollars effective February 1. Treasury Secretary Daniels informs naval stations the rate system also sets French francs at 12 per dollar and Belgian francs at 12.25, with a 14 per dollar rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
No More Estimates on Income Returns
Washington dispatch reports that the Internal Revenue Bureau will end tentative income tax returns. Commissioner Roper says 1919 tax dues must be exact and in the hands of collectors by March 15. Extensions are allowed for illness or absence, up to 20 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission Roper
Internal Revenue Bureau
Roper
New York
Baltimore
Newark, N. J
Curtis and Curtis Co Increases Its Capital Stock
A certificate of increase in capital stock for Curtis and Curtis Co filed in Hartford raises authorized capital from 200000 to 1 million dollars. President Lewis T. Curts says funds will buy additional New York property. expansion planned. Plant located at 188 Garden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis & Curtis Co
Hartford
Conn
Lewis T. Curts
New York
Garden Street
Riccardo Martin to Sing Here in Local Concert
Famous American tenor Riccardo Martin of the Metropolitan Opera will perform at a Bridge concert under the Harry Congdon Post American Legion. The event, set for February 34 at Bell's Theatre, Hadley, the advance agent, arrived to arrange the musicale featuring a soprano of national fame.
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Niccorcdo Martin
Metropolitan Opera Company
Bridge
Harry Congdon
Post American Legion
Bell's
HH. Hadley
Martin
Martha Washington Loaned to S A Line
Temporary allocation of the former transport Martha Washington to the New York and South American line was announced by Shipping Board Chairman Payne. The vessel will substitute for the Gallow delayed by repairs and scheduled to call from New York February 15.
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Awashington
San
Martha Washington
New York
Payne
Shipping Board
New York Clearing Exch Pass Totals On Jan 28
New York clearing houses report total exchanges at 770,789,002 with a balance of 462,158, Tao, United Stars sub treasury credit balance 1,628,810 and federal reserve credit balance 42,998,508. A year ago exchanges stood at 599,650,602. COPENTAG SN notes two hundred Danish claims totaling 500,000,000 kroners against Russia.
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New York
New York Clearing Houses
Tao
United Stars
Copentag SN
Jargo
Russia
Brazil Debates Final Disposition of German Ships
January dispatch reports Brazil’s struggle over the disposal of 43 German vessels seized during the war. President Pesca says Brazil may indemnify Germany or sell to the highest bidders, with France offered first chance to buy ships leased there but declining due to current conditions. A local delegation pressed for government intent.
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Big Janetro
Eulestiun
Gresil
Irance
Marquis
Pesca
Brazil
Germany
Sid
France
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Vale of Tears
Japan
D’annunzio
N.Y
W. K. Vanderbilt
Bootblack
Onty 4
Sylvia Sewell
Johnson Board
America
Deny Gompers
Gov't Exchange
Curtis and Curtis CO
Riccardo Martin
S. S
S. A. Line
Locomobile Company Common Stock
J. A. Haines Co
Liberty
Si N.Y. City
Underwriters Investment Co
John St. Bridgeport
Selephona Barnum
THE
Connecticut National Bank Cor
Main and Wall Sts
Bridgeport, Conn
Mercantile Trust Co
Union Trust Co
Maryland
Fidelity Trust Co
Newark
N. J
Clarence Hodson, Jr
Clarence Hodson & Company
Bridgeport
J. Raymond Kear
Liberty Bldg
Main St
Cortland Street
Indianapolis
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Columbus
Cleveland
Waittsburgh
Wilkes-Barre
Rochester
Syracuse
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