AIL Shipments Of Freight Show 27 Percent Increase
Washington March 30 The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a 27 percent rise in freight shipments by rail in the last quarter of 1922 compared with 1921. The gains are noted across class 2 railroads which move over 66 percent of the nation's freight mileage. Total tonnage originations rose during the period, with notable increases in certain segments as rail activity expanded.
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Washington
Rail
Interstate Rerve Commission
Iyi
Incomplete Commodity Figures From Early 20th Century Text
The fragment cites mixed commodities totals for a quarter, noting general tonnage rises versus 1921 and mine outputs near 171,938,600 tons with small percentage changes. The passage is partial and lacks clear entities, dates, or locations to ground a precise summary.
Creditors of bankrupt pulp company lose $250000
In Albany on March 30 creditors of the bankrupt Robert H Reid Pulp and Lumber Co face losses totaling about 250000. Reports mention accounts tied to Horace Letl, VP and broker who died the day the firm became bankrupt after an Albany street incident. The piece notes the case involves creditors and the possible links to other entities, with references to the company’s distant ties and the uncertain total of assets and liabilities.
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Albany. N
Creditorg
Robert H. Reid Pulp and Lumber Corporation
Glory
Croom
Horace
Letl
Albany
Babson Sees Pacific Coast Prospects Improving
Babson reports improved conditions on the Pacific Coast with strong lumber and fishing demand, rising mill activity, and a bright agricultural outlook in Washington and Oregon. He warns California will face stiffer competition as growth shifts, while overall U.S. business trends show a cautious but hopeful expansion through 1923.
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Mountain Lake
Fla
Hoger W. Babson
United States
Wellesley Hillass
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
Ar. Babson
Washington
Oregon
Gome
Mors Fen
Washingon
Parific Northwest
Canaries
Wengtchee
Seattle
Tacoma
Port Oregon
California
Callifornia
Banson
Calfornia
Fuchter
Mr. Babson
New York
New England
Canada
Los Angeles
Florida
Morida
Lifornia
Hfe
Tates
Cailfornia
Freight Volume Unequaled in History Is Business Barometer
Washington dispatch reports freight movement as a key business barometer for wartime conditions. The week ended March 1 saw railroads handling about 1,400,408 cars of freight, near the prior peak, while weather and production demands kept transportation at high levels.
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Ralpe EO Coucil
Washington
Botanic Equity
Wis
Whlan
Siuiweg
Lyba
Barison
Employment and payroll changes across 43 industries in Feb 1923
Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show February 1923 payrolls for 1,924,372 workers in 4,848 establishments across 43 manufacturing industries, totaling 48,619,592 dollars in wages. Compared with January, employment rose 2.3 percent and payrolls 2.1 percent, led by Fertilizers and Agricultural Implements.
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S. 8
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Wage Advance Plan Lone in Fall River and New Bedford Mills
In Fall River and New Bedford, widespread wage advance announcements have not yet reached. The Shidelty factory likely plans a 12.5 percent raise for about 36,000 workers when operations resume Monday, as talks with the textile council proceed amid broader New England hesitance. New Bedford mills have yet to act, with expected adjustments extending to roughly 21,000 workers.
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Fall River
New Bedford Mills
Masa
Golden
Woalen Quils
New Bedford
New England
Shidelty
Lisantino
Textile Council
Bittern
Advanes
Bedford
New Patents Open Domestic Market To Inventions
A cluttered OCR item lists various names and places connected to patent activity. Richard Berger, William Belmord, Harold De, and others appear amid scattered references to ignition means and measuring devices. The piece reads like a patent notices page with haphazard names and firms from Hartford to Bridgeport.
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Eeearde
Richard T. Berger
Wiliam Christian
Urideeper
William 2
Belmord
Hartford
Gaywehin Harold de Dtan
Hethyn
Raid
Temen A. Hagbrourk
New Piven
Wink Ranting
Charles EH
Bedeil
Gyoloiy
Casta Pensation Syaten
William
Wohn
Teun
Preah
Thames
Suard
Wilinte
Wallinipcord
Otcyghans
Edwin Av
Beevee
Miltard
Ene Minuliogs
Prade-Marks
Vonpaie
Bridgeport
Fabelen
Hk Ols
Wooster
New Thawin
CDEC
Wari
Tobacco price fixing charged by commission
A garbled AP dispatch notes a commission action tied to tobacco price fixing with mentions of agencies, dates, people, and freight terms. It references Beale, Pade, and other names while describing penalties and a transportation period, in a period newspaper tone.
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Otobaee
Jubbess
Cenney
Funeria
Pugis
Fredter
Kalingad
Ana
Stock fraud charge filed in federal court over Acorn Petroleum
Lewis J. Corbit of Golden acts for many local buyers in a stock scam tied to Acorn Petroleum of Tuluk Oklahoma. He seeks a court guided investigation into about 140000 dollars of local holdings and a twenty year old stock deal involving 590000 dollars. Barred shares sold by Mrs Alma Barr were linked to Oklahoma-Texas Company before Acorn consolidation. Officials named Muller Ballen Hinveke and others face possible involvement while Postal authorities and the National Vigilance Committee investigate. Corbit plans return to the city late next week.
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Lewis J. Coybit
Golden
Aieka
Acorn Petroleum Corporation
Tuluk
Oklahoma
United States District Court
Corbit
Alm. Barr
Oklahoma-Texas
Inter Warn
Acorn Corporation
Bart
Mh, Muller
J. Ballen
F. B. Hinvke
United States
Anthor
National Vigilance Committee
Associated Clube of the World
Mussolini's Innate Gifts Said to Drive Italy's Rise
German physiognomist Kurt Kotthaus analyzes Mussolini's success as born gifts, calling them demonic charisma and a surpassing force shaping his will to power. He contrasts Mussolini's gaze and features with Napoleon, Lenin, and others, arguing the leader's vital energy compels action and warlike resolve.
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Emrlin
MussoliNi
Kurt Ratthaus
Italy
Ife
Kotthaus
Vascolstr
Benighes
Te Ulva
Ennes
Napoleon
Jorlek
Goethe
Lin Nuanek
Sith
Oriente
Mather Cman
Otter
Nikita
Elis
Ama
Cartier
Cowmiernkal
Strercia
Perleltane
Ciffereaneuf
Chareeter
Kesthaus
Ss Bult
New York Duns Report Signals Industrial Revitalization
The report notes sudden cold snaps suppressing spring trade but strong industrial activity. Leading steel interests show peg rates up about percent from last year as pig iron furnaces rise. Textile wage pressures, cost trends, and deferred contracts shape third quarter prospects amid cautious demand. Weekly bank clearings reach 62,620,958,000?
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New York
Mar
Sia Dee Lemorrow
Omiing
Marci
Ac Bet— Teshana
Menaalves
Japan Leads Far East Motor Car Market Says Artifact
A historical report notes Japan as the leading Far East motorcar market with growing Automobile usage. Wealthy individuals own cars while the less affluent ride in motor busses and taxis. Vehicles are faster than legged carriages and more economical over longer distances.
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Apon
Matorcar
Far East
Japan
Ig.jt
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Hincks Bros. & CO
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Bridgeport, Conn
Andy Gump
Newfield Bank & Trust CO
Stratford Avenue
Eastern Connecticut Power Company First Mortgage
W. R. Bull & Co
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Wa Puravu
First National Bank Bldg
Telephour Robie
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Equitable Industrial Loas Society
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Weg
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Warner
THE
LOMAS
Nettleton CO
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Conn
Guaranty & Trust Company
Main Street
Babson
Meagh
Mehl
Jade
Seneasses
Waar
Acorn Petroleum Corp
Dun's Report
Radford B. Smith’s Dollar Store
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Toy Department
Austin
Columbia
Ibmiie
Uy Jight
Chilldren
Carlovan
Tpongee
Vray Wise
Cashmoor
Gome Amon
Gordons Infants
Mestad
Palace Kiddie Shop
Mantkstic Thratee
Main
Barnum
Model Fur Company
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Crom Che Manufactiom
Neuhoff
Ora Aed
Cadillac
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