England Leads In World Trade Despite US Rank
Washington report on 1924 world commerce shows total trade of forty nations rose over 1923 with Britain slightly ahead of America. US industrial production neared 160 billion dollars while exports outpaced Britain though imports were higher for the United States. Officials note steps to control raw materials on American soil aim to boost independence. world trade overall up 10 percent.
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Robert 8. Thorndurgh
Washington
United States
America
United T
United Fs
Britain
Great Britain
Merce Hoover
Departent of Agriculture
Auto Sets New Record by Innovative Fuel Device
An automobile achieved a new efficiency record, claiming 67 miles per gallon of Pensoline after a marvellous invention was installed. The device can be installed by anyone in five minutes. Inventor Bir. J. A. Stranaky of 31 Pukwana, S. D., seeks tributors and is willing to be at his risk. Write him today.
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J. A. Stranaky
Pukwana
S. D
Mrs Izetta Brown eyed for West Virginia congressional bid
The article reports that Mrs Izetta Brown of Kingwood may be drafted by Democratic leaders to run for Congress in West Virginia's Second District next year. It notes promoters seek a unanimous primary nomination and discuss her motivation and past campaigns. It also covers editorials and praise for Randolph county delegation and other state political commentary.
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Izetta Brown
Kingwood
Washington
Charles B. Smith
Parkerspurg
Smith
Manly
Parkersburg
Brown
Myx
Jactin Brown
Mrs. Brown
Anil
Brows
Pydlle
Republan Party
Congress
Demincratic Party
Being & Tancer
West Virginia
Amon
Randolph County
Benator Flurman
Arnold and
Crawford
Senate
Hardman
Charles
Prisoners identified after rescue from sweat shop in France
Thirteen boys, some imprisoned for six years, were identified and claimed by parents in a trench court amid a rescue by French police. The reporters noted the boys were part of a group saved from an airless sweat shop, with authorities providing details on the case.
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Paranta
Luc Pomerters
Pallee
Beer Drinkers Founded Elks in New York in 1867
Portland Oregon June 2. Seven men formed a social club to raise funds for a bag of beer to drink on Sunday and became the founders of what is now the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The six other founders are named Norris and the surviving member here. The Jolly Corks originated November 24 1867 at 9 Elm Street New York to drink beer around a washboiler. The Elks lodge formed the following January 1868.
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Elks
New York
Portland
Ors
Bengvo
Jolly Corks
No.g
Elm Street
Liks Lodge
Jury convicts Yu Pa Hang over child labor abuse case
In a trial of Yu Pa Hang proprietor of a workshop, his wife and accomplices were charged with maintaining a house where children worked from early morning to midnight, were underfed, beaten, and kept from daylight except a small barred window. Several youths abducted from parents were sold for 85.09 each and others hired as apprentices. Yu received 15 years then expulsion from concession. wife got 10 years. associates punished. store and workshop ordered sold to defray costs and to maintain unclaimed children. wages in Bella Serra mills cited at 182 dollars yearly.
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Jude
Yu Pa-hang
Amat
Seward Road
Yu Lohimg-Dong
Amah
Republicans Gather Here As They Debrief On State Politics
A Charleston week of political visitors signals possible planning for a state tax commission and water power legislation. Notables from the northern Panhandle and lawmakers from several counties meet Governor Gore to discuss appointments, future sessions, and potential gubernatorial bids for 1928.
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Tax Commission
Keatley
Clyde WW
East
Charleston
Lst
John T. Graham
Huntington
Republican Etat Committee
GOF
Gore
Pulluck
Monty Whits
State Senate
Semblican
Efe
Capitol
Panhandle
Carl Bachinay
Wheeling
Congresse
W. Otto
Ohio County
Johrn C. Arnold
Buckhannon
Senate
Harry Scherr
HW. P. Henshaw
Martinsburg
Eugene H. Arnold
Wet
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Clyde H. East
Cornwell Migunotea
Bampshire Review
Taylor County Democrat
Grafton
Ap Jovernor
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Keyser
Treasury
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Kanawha County
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Water Power Commission
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House of Delegates
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House of Delegated
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Lewis County
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