Opposition to foreign loans in Shanghai protests
Shanghai branch of the national students union and Shanghai students union continue vigorous opposition to foreign loans to the Peking government. They condemn the proposed 25 million dollar loan and thank American, British, and French banks for refusing it, saying the funds would prolong civil war and empower military chiefs. Messages of gratitude were sent to banks and to the foreign ministers in Peking.
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Shanghai
Peking
National Students’ Union
China
Fiume Strikes to Oust DAnnunzio Amid Labor Upheaval
The American Consul at Trieste reports a general strike in Fiume on Monday targeting DAnnunzio and his National Council. Major factories shut down as workers refuse to return, and demands call for the resignation of the council leader and removal of his followers. Resentment toward DAnnunzio has grown in Fiume.
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Trieste
State Department
Fiume
Anmerio
Regiowries
Adriatic
d’Annunzio
Peru Exports Falling Off Amid Demand Shifts
The National Foreign Trade Council reports U S imports to Peru dropped 11 percent in 1918 after 66 percent of all imports in 1917. Britain gains ground in cotton and woolens while Japan leads in silk. The United States remains dominant in furniture footwear iron and steel and will push further in textiles and machinery.
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Peru
National Foreign Trade Council
United States
Great Britain
Japan
China
Studley Spells Shoes Amid Election Talk and Scarce Goods
The report notes Studley and S T U D L E Y spell shoes while discussing troops opposing an embargo against Flame. It mentions limited election momentum despite marching protests and a shortage of furniture materials, with the public apparently stocked on easy chairs.
Motor Corps Girls Active for Taxicab Service
A Cleveland based motor corps of chauffeur women is organized to serve 2000 W A delegates at the National Convention in Cleveland from April 13 to 20. They will operate at convention stations and headquarters replacing city taxis and aim for 100 percent satisfactory service.
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Cleveland
Navy recruiting office appeals to ex sailors
Stop, Loox and listen, sailors. The note questions weekly costs of living after navy service and contrasts outside wages with government support. It asks veterans to visit the U S Navy Recruiting Office at 62 Cannon for details and to discuss past experiences.
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Navy
Uncle Sam
U. & Navy Recruiting Office
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