Apple markets injured by poor quality of fruit sold
Washington report summarizes USDA bulletin on Apple Market Investigations 1914 16. Co operative organization aids uniform packing grading pricing. poor fruit from independent growers harms markets and raises costs. War boosts demand and new trade routes, with emphasis on careful hand selection and export of fancy grades. Marines fired on in Haiti with fifty sailors involved.
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APPLE
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
South America
Washington
Capertyn
Haiti
Henry Ford Plans Submarine Inspection Visit
Henry Ford arrives in New York to inspect a submarine engine but cannot descend due to the Navy Yard commander not placing the vessel at his disposal as the submarine prepares to sail on Monday. An advertisement promoting German beer accompanies the notice.
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New York
Henry Ford
Navy Yard
German Sub Did Not Sink Steamer Hesperian
Berlin reports the German Admiralty has sent a memorandum to the foreign office asserting no German submarine attacked the Hesperian. It proposes a British mine may have sunk the vessel and notes mines in the Irish Sea. The Kaiser is to meet Gerard to discuss the dispute with the United States.
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Berlin
Irish Sea
United States
Kaiser
Gerard
Western banks refuse loan to Allies in relief effort
New York despatches report that Allied nations must rely on Eastern banking houses for loan funding as Western banks, including Chicago institutions tied to Rockefeller interests, refuse participation. A deadlock persists over the loan taking.
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Chicago
Rockefeller
New York
Forsvik Sunk Near Christiania Crew Rescued
The Swedish steamer Forsvik was sunk today by a mine or torpedo. The crew reached safety at Christianbad after the incident near London on September 23.
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London
Christianbad
Cumberland Fair and Races Declares Half Holiday
The Cumberland fair and races organization declares a half holiday allowing all employees to attend the event. Tuesday is set as the date to maximize attendance and participation.
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Cumberland
Fair Management
Walsh Building
Cumberland Press
American Traders Expand Reach Into Manchuria
Consul Moser in Harbin reports American commercial travelers are moving deep into northern Manchuria. He introduces them to Russian firms, aiding buyers and sellers. Recent orders include $25,000 worth of Massachusetts shoes and goods from Pennsylvania, New York, California, and more, with rail supplies and others pending.
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Manchuria
Moser
Harbin
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
California
Four Children Die in Home Fire Tragedy
Pittsburgh dispatch reports four Gish children perished in a blaze at Are at Large, Pa., while their mother was away. She returned to the flames and was badly burned attempting to rescue them.
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Pittsburgh
Gish
Are At Large
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