Expected 1916 Prosperity Forecast From Governors
Governors from many states predict continued and increasing prosperity in 1916 as war effects wane and industrial activity rises. Idaho highlights record agricultural output and irrigation success. Florida notes improved lumber and cotton markets with low unemployment. Washington points to a stronger lumber market and better crop prospects, while war orders have aided some businesses.
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United States
Ernest Lister
Washington
New Hampshire Industry Outlook Bright Despite War
The state shows good industrial and business conditions with orders increasing in woollen mills and shoe factories and two large machine shops producing shells. Prospects look prosperous even apart from the war, though unemployment figures are not available, it is unlikely above average.
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New Hampshire
Unusual Year for U S Business Says Hamlin
Charles S Hamlin president of the Federal Reserve Bank notes a year of unusual business expansion. Early efforts focused on liquidating indebtedness to Europe, then record export shipments and a shift to credit financing for exports. Domestic conditions show vast growth and widespread production at reasonable prices.
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Europe
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Closer Relations Predicted by Burton
Gov Charles R Miller of Delaware says Delaware industry shows prosperity and outlook remains favorable. He notes some unemployed are non workers and farm labor is hard to hire, a nationwide agricultural issue. This is part three of a Burton series on pan American relations by the ex Senator from Ohio.
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Charles R. Miller
Delaware
Burton
Ohio
Congress
South America
United States
South
France
South American trade and American manufacturing growth
The article argues for closer U S relations with South America and expanded exports. It notes the region as a future market for boots, leather goods, textiles, and machinery while highlighting capital limits, banking gaps, and the need for American presence and language familiarity. It cites pan American congresses and the pan American Union as drivers of closer ties and a shared destiny.
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South America
United States
Cuba
Africa
Republic of
Panama
South American
England
France
Germany
Italy
Federal Reserve System
Washington
pan-American Scientific Congress
Labor Secretary Sees Postwar Prosperity Potential
By William B. Wilson, secretary of Labor. He argues that if the war ends suddenly it would only slightly affect industries and prosperity could continue for many years. He cites past wars Franco Prussian Civil War patterns and notes domestic business momentum and foreign needs for reconstruction.
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William B. Wilson
Labor
Testimonial to M. B. Leavitt in New York
A large testimonial performance honored veteran manager M. B. Leavitt at the Manhattan Opera House. Prominent figures including Buffalo Bill Nat Goodwin Wilton Lackaye Robert Hilliard James J Corbett Pauline Hall Victor Herbert Maggie Cline Fred Niblo and Sidney Drew volunteered for the program. The piece notes Leavitt a 50 year theater veteran who often directed tours and worked with Charles Frohman.
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M. B. Leavitt
Gers of
America
Mr. Leavitt
Charles
House
Buffalo Bill
Nat Goodwin
Wilton Lackaye
Robert Hilliard
James J. Corbett
Pauline Hall
Victor Herbert
James T. Mowers
Maggie Cline
Fred Niblo
Sidney Drew
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Indus
Alexander
Idaho
Park Trammell
Florida
Gov. Alexander
Gov. Trammell
Gov
Sister
Rolland H. Spaulding
Gov. Spauldinc
Charles S. Hamlin
President
Federal Reserve Bank
Hamlin
U.S
Miller
Theodore FE. Burton
George Eliott Howard
Senator Burton
W. B. Wilson
New York
Frohman
Team 1
Manhattan Opera
Holworthy Hall
Insurance
Pdesales Glick Real Estate
Baltimore St
Floor
Monongahela House
J. B. Kelley
Smithfield St
Water St
First Ave
Pittsburgh
Maryland
Panhandle R. R
North
Baltimore Street
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