Reading Government Reports on Gold and Wealth
The article surveys Treasury Secretary Mellon's report and debates over gold, currency, and national debt. It laments the dreariness of official finance writings while pondering American gold reserves, world stock, and the potential effects of imported gold on inflation and investment. It notes the U.S. holds about half of the world’s monetary gold and contrasts it with other nations. It ends with a provocative question about broader economic change and hints at continued discussion on Page Fifteen.
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United States
Mellon
Fugitive on Speed Boat Sparks California Manhunt
An escapee from a county jail used a speed boat to flee, triggering a massive search across Southern California. Authorities, led by Sheriff investigators, track the fugitive while glamour figure Mrs Phillips faces scrutiny in the case tied to a Hollywood publisher. Police report delays in discovering the break and ongoing border patrols near Tucson.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Exery
Souther
California
Alon
Chara
Hiner Maurteres
Alberta
Meadows
Lenin
Sherd
Hhiftins
Ensinarin
Nolan
Tisuana
Armour Shillips
Tor
Phillips
Meadown
Bert Dlerrington
Mra
Philips
Etwitt
Fisher
Jall
17000 Pottery Workers Return to Work Declares Peace
East Liverpool Ohio December 6 Seventeen thousand workers in the general ware pottery industry idle since October are ordered back to work today by President John T. Weed of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters. The declaration of peace ends the union United States dispute and the Potter Association.
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East Liverpool
Ohio
John T. Weed
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Union
United States
Potter Association
Train Derailment Kills Two Near Ganley
Two men died when a westbound railcar derailed near Ganley Hettge wheat at 3:40 this morning. Victims named include Harry Temper and Robert Lushhought. Authorities report no further details available.
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Ganley
Harry Temper
Vy Treman
Robert Lushhought
Tinton
Mellon Opposes More Taxation to Make Deficit
Washington Dec. 6 Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W Mellon in his annual report to Congress opposed additional taxation. He urged lowering tax rates on large incomes from 50 percent to 25 percent to draw capital from hiding places and spur productive investment, noting high rates prompt wealth to escape taxes via exemptions and tax free fields.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Congress
Mellon
Elnis
Tex
Clemenceau and Wilson in Discussion on League
Washington dispatch reports Clemenceau and Wilson weighing roles in the League of Nations. Clemenceau seeks clarity on French participation and U.S. stance on Versailles. Wilson stresses American decision time, with patience expected before any intervention in Europe.
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Clemengeau and
Wilson
Harry
Rogers
Weehington
L. N
Woodrow Wilson
Setvatnodt
George Clemenceau
Clowka
Washington
Paris
Pacis
Maeve
Weiler
America
United States
Europa
Cmneray Dulleves
Europe
Jeary Lesene
Army fliers die in Langley crash after plane collision
Newport News Va December 6 Major Guy L Gearhart of Leavenworth Kansas Captain Benton A Doyle of St Louis and four enlisted men killed at Langley Field when a Martin bomber carrying five men collided in the air with a Fokker scout craft. The two planes crashed burning. Gearhart Doyle and Sergeant Marick died in the wreckage. Privates Blunka and Jordan died almost instantly. Other fatalities include Capt L A Doyle and Private Leen Re Jeopy Step.
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Newport News
Guy L. Gearhart
Leavenworth
Ka S
Benton A. Doyle
St. Louis
Langley Field
Martin
Fokker
Major Gearhart
Gearhart
Doyle
Marick
Blunka
Jordan
L. A. Doyle
San Fran
Mari Y
F. J. Blunka
Thomas Jordan
Leen
Hold Inquest into Little Girl's Death
A coroner held an inquest into the death of Elizabeth Doherty, three years old, daughter of J Doherty of Tel Wandave. The child was struck by a dump cart on a Black Turnpike road as she darted into the roadway. Witnesses today had no knowledge of the presence of the dog that Walye referred to.
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Maxabeth Doherty
J. i) Doherty
Tel Wandaveue
Mozilay Evens
Irene Anton Watye
Black
Turnpike
Walye
Dream Center Contest at Matite Theatre Read Dreams
Readers are invited to submit a letter describing a dream for a chance to win easy money in a Christmas contest hosted by the Bridgeport Times. The event pairs with Dreams for Sale readings at the Matite theatre and involves theater management. Michael Georgempoulos of 572 East Washington Avenue was sentenced to endars in jail this morning for liquor-law violations.
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Tie Pol
Matie Theatre
Othe Theatre
Bridgeport Times
TIMES
Michael Georgempolus
East
Washington Avenue
Éndars Im
Miss Ottley Engaged to Peter Davey in Betrothal
Announcement reports Miss Junge Ottley supervisor of the Whathus Nurse Association and Peter Davey president of Davey Stores Int engaged. It notes Ottley’s prior role with Vieting ures Association and social service work in Charlestown High School and Massachusetts General Hospital connection.
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Junge Ottley
Whathus Nurse Associition
Martin Davey
Davey Stores
Atally
Vieting Ures
Charme
Social Service
Lindzepart
Fairley
Hines. S. High
State Normal School
Providence
Massichusett General Hospital
Dever
Reidenper
Connecticu ‘Court
Gehalieh
Knish of
Columbus
Algonsul Lun
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Newport Elects Mayor for 17th Term
Patrick J. D. reclaimed the Newport mayoralty, winning a 17th term by a margin of 1,507 votes over H. W. Smith as Mayor J. F. Ahones trailed in third. The long-serving chief executive continues his parish leadership with intermittent breaks spanning decades.
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Newport
Patrick J. D
H. W. Smith
Jf.ahones
Renning
Five Barges Lost on Lake in Blizzard
Syracuse New York reports a severe storm across Central and Northern regions causing heavy property losses. Five barges on Oneida Lake valued around 200000 dollars were destroyed. two women and a boy aboard were moved to a tug to avoid loss of life. Vessels feared at Great Lakes ports and ferries halted. St Lawrence River lashed by gale. blizzard conditions spread to Chicago and the Northwest with near zero temperatures and widespread disruption.
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Central
New York
Great Lakes
Syracuse
Onelad Lake
Brewerton
Great Lake Ports
Ogdensburg
St Lawrence River
Chicago
Teo
Chiengd
Grew Lakes
Somertor
Tony
San Ste. Marie
Mich
Minnesota
Diamonds Worth 14500 Taken by Thief in Hotel
Albany police report a theft at the Fen Eyck hotel where Max Traub a salesman for Liskauer Co of New York had diamonds valued at 14590 stolen from his wallet inside a pocket. The theft occurred when Traub removed his coat in the hotel lavatory.
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Albany
N. Y
Max Traub
Liskauer &Co
New York
Fen Eyck
Trav
Traub
Avatory
Neal Ball Medal Found in New York Pawnshop
World Series medal once awarded to Neal Ball and believed stolen after Boston Red Sox pennant win has been located in a New York pawnshop on Sixth Street. Detective work by Detective Sergeant Matthew Kane and the New York police led to recovery following a newspaper hint that Ball and a New York officer sought the medal.
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Boston Red Seehen
Beri
Neal Ball
Matthew Kane
New York
Ball
Sith Street
Hall
Sergeant Trane
Ireland Proclaims Free State as Civil Authority Replaces British Rule
Fragmented text describes Ireland declaring a free state and ending British rule. Mention of Ulster exception, formation of a new government and cabinet, oath taking by members, and reorganization of executive offices. References to republicans, treachery, and guard presence in government buildings accompany political upheaval. The passage blends garbled names and dates with historic transition tone.
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Timothy Healy
Free State
Dublin
Davia
Det FC
Ireland
Wherty
Republian
Ramonne
Ulster
Thorang
A. P. Treland
Tees
Irieh
Commonwed Iit
Peirvisionitt
Parton Wan Wa
Ineas
Aie
Seek Better Marriage Law Advocates Increase Protections
A local committer led by Edward Le Parker seeks stronger marriage laws to regulate licenses and ceremonies. Proposed provisions include five day cooling off and protections for prospective spouses, with limits on marriage to individuals labeled imbecile or feeble-minded, as cited by the committee and covered in the Times.
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Edward le Parker
Etty
Parker
Jewly J. Ph
New Ton- Jon Vmnd
Edith Moran
Norwich
Sre
Teaere Rine
Perann
Huebant
Novar
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