Bankers warn world on debt and looming collapse
Washington reports warn the world’s financial system may collapse as debts owed by Europe balloon after World War I. Mark O. Prentiss warns repudiation by nations like Britain and Germany could be the only escape, while the Ways and Means Committee backs funding allies’ loans into long term obligations to cover interest. Global distress grows as exchange rates plummet and nations struggle with debt, paying interest and facing austerity.
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Washington
United States
Mark O. Prentiss
Bankers’ Foreign Credit Clearing House
Prepuss
Prentina
House Committee On Ways and Means
Treasy Glass
Gon
Prentiss
Fig Leaves In Order On Rising Clothing Prices
A daily paper presents two dis patches: a National Retail Clothiers' bulletin warns ordinary suits may cost $60 next spring and $100 by June. Dr W Mo of the Wool Growers' association notes 62 ounces of wool at $5.25 today to make a man’s suit. Citizens question $60 to $100 prices, calling for explanations of middlemen profits. Wage figures show some garment workers earning $125 weekly, sparking talk of sweatshop conditions and fashion garb amid price leaps.
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Colmcidence
National Retail Clothiers’ Association Aa
Drs. W. Mosecretary
National Wool Growers’ Association
Boston
Fallon Fire Destroys $7000 Hay Stack From J Walter Johnson Est
A Fallon blaze destroyed hay valued over 7000 dollars belonging to the J Walter Johnson estate. About 350 tons of alfalfa were affected, roughly half baled and ready for delivery, with the fire believed to have started within the stack.
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J. Walter Johnson
Fallon
Henderson Bank Advertisement Promises Attention and Rates
Henderson Banking Co offers four percent annual savings, safe deposit boxes for rent, drafts on world markets at low rates, fire and life insurance through strong companies, Travelers checks, and steamship tickets via Canard Line. Includes note on holding the key to safety boxes and requests to view rules governing deposits.
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Canard Line
Tax Fraud Convicts Pay $1 600 000 Settlement in Boston
William A English and John F H Otrien members of English O'Brien of Boston were sentenced to eighteen months for conspiracy to defraud the government over income taxes and have paid the government 1 400 000. A civil suit for 3 000 000 will be withdrawn. They seek parole after serving one third of their terms.
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Boston
William A. English
John FH. O'ttrien
O'Brien
United States
Loyston
Perpetual Motion Clock of 1714 and Sparks Postmaster
The clock built in 1714 by James Com of Shoe Lane London used atmospheric pressure as its motive power and puzzled the world for years. It was viewed by Ferguson who doubted its longevity. The device later went to the Chinese Emperor before being moved. H C Mulcahy, acting postmaster at Sparks since December 1914, is now appointed postmaster and has long been a Sparks resident.
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France
Germany
Rusia
Italy
Hax
Waton
United States
James Com
Shoe
H.C. Mulcahy
Sparks
Mulcahy
Origins of Jiggs and Maggie Revealed in McManus Story
A Salt Lake Tribune reader reports McManus explains Bringing Up Father origins. He recalls Billy Barry influence and the creation of Jiggs and Maggie, noting the strip’s poker nights and the artist’s rise from St Louis to New York. The characters sparked global popularity.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Jiggs
Maggie
Father
George McManus
Billy Barry
Barry
Barry Io
St. Louie
Pathers
McManus
St. Louis Republic
Young McManus
New York
George
Shanghai
China
Notice of probate of will in Eureka County Nevada
The Third Judicial Court of Nevada Eureka County conducts probate for the estate of Edward Altwege. A petition for the probate of the will and for letters testamentary to Philip Paroni has been filed. A hearing is set for February 18, 1920 at 10:00 AM in the Eureka County Courthouse.
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Edward Altwege
Edward Altwegg
Philip Paroni
Eureka
Nevada
R. McCharles
Windfall Mine Theft Report Warns Public
Notice from Windfall Mine owner J. E. Sexton states trespass and theft have occurred on premises. Thieves carried off a large stash including a stills track, belting, and bullion melting gear, with a vehicle involved at about 6 pm. Owner urges return of material and warns no permission was granted for access.
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Sid
Mmstiene
Jeok
Blackmith
Hoass
J. E. Sexton
Notice of Final Proof for Desert Land in Eureka County
Isaac T Handley assignee of Gruseph Tog on a Desert Land claim in Eureka County Nevada filed Notice of Intent to make Final Proof to establish the claim. Before R McCharnes County Clerk Eureka Nevada on February 28 1920, witnesses Walter Handley and James Hunter of Eureka Nevada. First published January 24 1920.
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Blko
Carson Department of the Interior
U. & Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Isaac T. Handley
Gruseph
Eureka
R. McCharnes
Eureka County
Walter Handley
James Hunter
Hureka
Estate of Caroline Wenban Administrator Notice
Third Judicial District Court of Nevada Eureka County appoints A Fulkin as administrator with the will annexed of Caroline S Wenban deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavit within three months from first publication dated January 9 1920. First publication January 10 1930. Last publication February 7 1920. Grazing Permits Applications for 1920 grazing in Toiyabe National Forest due February 10 1920 at Austin Nevada. J W McGowan Supervisor. Jan 10 17 24 31
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Caroline S. Wenban
Caroline
A. Fulki ON
Reynolds & Eather
Totyabe National Forest
Austin
Nevada
J. W. McGowan
Mining tax notice for Eureka County proceeds due
Eureka County Nevada assesses mining tax on mine proceeds for the quarter ending December 31 1919 due now at the assessor's office in Eureka. W J Hooper assessor warns enforcement of the tax law. Demurrage charges begin January 1 1920 for cars held over free time per Nevada Transportation Company advertisement.
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Eureka County
Eureka
W. J. Hooper
Nevada
Nevada Transportation Company
J. E. Sexton
Milk sales by James Hunter Eureka Nevada
Milk supplied from tuberculin tested cows sold in any quantity at fifteen cents per quart. James Hunter based on Spring Street Eureka Nevada.
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James Hunter
Eureka
Nevada
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Main and Clark Sta
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Rose Curto
Victoria
Weiow
Main Street
Bureks
Nesaia
A. S
Verdi Lumber Company
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J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co. Consolidated
Angelo Berolo
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Tony Pollars
Edward Herrera
Europa Hotel
Matin
Clark Streets
Burekk, Nevada
Third Judicial Court
State of
County of
Mann Will Huebner
Huebner & Mann South Main Bt
Castle Hall
North Main Street
Thomas Plummer
C. C. Attest
D. B. Nostrosa
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Ford Motor Company
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W. H. Russell
Draying
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Fubla
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