Money Problems in Russo Japanese Trade Relation
Aug 27 report notes trade resumption between Hussein and Japan hinges on banks and currency in Russian territory. Vladivostok uses the chervonets, 10.32 yen parity, now quoted 13.4 to 13.5 yen. Foreign banking limited to Bank of Chosen with Yokohama Specie Bank branches and HK and Shanghai Bank closures in 1924.
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Tokyo
Hussein
Japan
Vladivostok
Bank of Chosen
Yokohama Specie Bank
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Natecity
He Bank of Chosen
Alexandrovsk
Aircu
Economic controls in Manchuria and Far East trade notes
The article explains that since December 1, 1917 Japan authorizes currency as sole legal tender across Kwantung and South Manchurian rail zone in Manchuria and in eastern Russia. It details Russian bank presence in Vladivostok, including the State Bank and the Far Eastern Bank, with branches and government ties, plus plans for a Russian Far East bank branch in Kobe and further branches in Tokyo and Hakodate as part of foreign trade facilitation.
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Janenes
Chosen
Korea
Kwantung
South Manchurian
Manchuria
Cnastel
Russia
Viadivostok
Chervontey
Ank
Vladivostok
Bank of Leave
Fice
Chita
Tributes Piled On Unknown Soldier Tomb At Abbey
Visitors to Westminster Abbey have been leaving gold and silver tributes on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A verger noticed a gold brooch on the tomb and found more rings and ornaments in following days. A woman with lost relatives may be leaving items, and the tomb is daily cleared to the crypt. No decision yet on what to do with the offerings.
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Associated Press
London
Wealminster Abbey
Westminster
LewisbUrg Social Notes Nineteenth Century Visitors and Guests
Lewisburg residents welcome and bid farewell to relatives and friends visiting from Staunton Pocahontas Charlottesville Cincinnati Fort Spring Hot Springs Atlantic City and Camp Greenbriar. Among those noted are Mrs Fairfax Mr Walton Bell Miss Virginia Monroe Miss Elizabeth Monroe Miss Dora Van Sickler Mrs Harry Hanet Captain Rotey Mr and Mrs James Dickson Miss Minnie Arbuckle Miss Florence McChung Mrs John Dana and children. Several locals travel for business or leisure including trips to Quinwauon Atlantic City Washington and Mountain Lake.
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Fairfax ‘Fulton
Staunton
Walton Bell
Poca‘hontas County
Lewisburg
Richard Peyton Ball
Virginia Monroe
Elizabeth Monroe
Cheat Haven
Penn
Harry Hanet
Alex Laing
Charleston
Helen Garnett
Fort Spring
Dora van Sickler
Atlantic City
Mary Emma McClintic
Hot ‘Springs
Minnie Arbuckle
Florence McChung
John Dana
Frances
Adelaide
Jack
Mountain Lake
Misa Susan Toley
Peney Spring
Greenbrier Valley Fair
Misa Emily Waters
Princes
Charleston Gazette Screen Romance Sparks Family Drama
A widower refuses to recognize his daughter in law after his son's death and offers to adopt her child if she moves away, unaware she has twins. The twins grow to manhood and each falls for the same girl, unaware of their relation. A background rail trend system adds inspiration and thrills to the program with a comedy and a news reel.
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Charleston Gazette
Miley Identified as Baker's Buddy in Pittsburgh Robbery
Lawrence Sands president of the First National Bank of Pittsburgh and his son John Sands identified Chester Miley as one of two men who held up the banker family at home last January. Miley was arrested in Armory Mississippi and brought to Pittsburgh. John P. James alias W M Baker was brought from Charleston West Virginia after indictment. Miley allegedly shot and wounded the younger Sands during the escape attempt. Police say Miley admitted participation in the attempted holdup.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrence &. Sands
First National Bank of Pittsburgh
John W. Sands
Chester B. Miley
Miley
Armory
Miss
John P. James
W. M. Baker
Charleston
Lightnin' continues at State St House
Review urges theatergoers to see Lightnin at State Street House with Jay Hunt and Bil Innes in notable performances. Praise for Hunt’s portrayal and strong supporting cast, recommending the production to locals who enjoy classic stage comedy.
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Lightin
State ST. House
Lightnin
The
Virginian
Jay Hunt
Bowery Play At Rialto Reproduced At Alalco
The Paramount drama The Stress of Forgotten Men screens at the Rialto Alalco for the rest of the week. Star Barcy Marmont Nall Hamilton and Mary Brian headline with Marmont delivering a key dual role as a business man and a bespear. The plot concerns a dying mother asking Marmont to raise her daughter away from the street life. An added comedy and a news reel close the program.
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Paramount
Barcy Marmont
Nall Hamilton
Mary Brian
Marmont
Willur
Hamilton Wan
Griffith
Miss Brian
Wendy
Fars
Liberty
George Kibbe ‘Purner
Cosmopolitan
Saturday Evening Post
Bowery
New York
Odd McIntyre
Das
Old Bowery
Rhnes
Sn Ip
Tetzotien
Prn-Gramié
Railroad Drama The Danger Signal at Capitol
Thundering trains and a smashing wreck frame a crashingly dramatic film at the Capitol. Jane Novak stars with Robert Edeson Gaston Glass and Dorothy Reuter in a tale of romance and danger amid debt, dispatchers, and engineers as an ambitious magnate’s son loves a woman.
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Jane Novak
Robert Edeson
Gaston Glassy
Dorothy Reuter
Glass
Rovier
California
Washington Briefs on immigration, debt talks and Canton clash
Mexican and American labor leaders discuss immigration problems while Iowa senate recounts shows Steck gain. Agriculture sees little potato price relief as debt talks broaden with smaller nations. Arctic expedition delayed by bad weather near Etah. Canton occupied by Whampoa cadets who arrested over 100 officials after Lieu Chung Hei assassination. W. W. Sanders leaves for Mercer and McDowell counties on official business.
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Daniel F. Steck
Senate
Iowa
Agricultural Department
Etah
State Department
Canton
Whampoa
Lieu Chung Hei
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Zorro
Victor
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Howard Lasin
Vernon Dulbart
Paul Whiteman
Freire
Ernal’ Secret
Bariques
Howard Lanin
Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra
One —International Novelty Orchestra
Vernon Dalhart
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Addregg
Galperin Music Shop
Capitol
Eadeen Impressions
Baker
Frank Bacon
Rialto
Percy Marmont
Neil Hamilton
Clara M. Schonk
Kanawha Banking and Trust Bidg
Capitol View
Summers
Washington
Capitol Play
Summers Street Theatre
Mercer
W. W. Sanders
McDowell
Whamnegs
Lamb & Company
Bank OF Commerce
Diamond Shoe & Garment Co
Natlis Glass CO
Ida
Adams
Propie
Bank Bildg
Capitol Defuse
Capitol Street
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