American business in Germany dying under blockades
Berlin, Feb 24. American firms in Germany face ruin after a year and a half of export bans and tightened blockades. Despite efforts to import, reduce costs, or appeal to Congress, most firms report ongoing losses, layoffs, and long leases while German rivals gain ground. Some escape by shipping via Sweden or Denmark, but many seek to reopen trade or cease operations as prospects fade.
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England
Congress
American Association of Commerce and Trade
Germany
Associated Press
Russia
France
Italy
Belesium
America
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Berlin
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Hamburg
New York
Iit
Driblets
Austria
Goteborg
Benin
Europe
Kirkwall
Revival at Greene Street Baptist Begins Strongly
Durham preacher Q C Davis opened a revival at Greene Street Baptist Church with a call for covenant renewal. About 200 attendees pledged to renew their vows, attend services, and help spread salvation as Davis preached a straight gospel without notes. Daily 2:30 pm and 7:15 pm services promote consecration and prayer.
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Poo
Greene Street Baptist Church
Q C. Davis
East Durham
Mr. Davis
Durham
Hezekiah
Israel
God
Davis
Russia sells 50 million yen war loan in Japan
Tokyo reports Russia places a 50 million yen war loan with Japanese brokers to fund munition imports. The treasury bills carry 5 percent interest and redeemable in one year, issued at 95. Subscriptions open to the public, but bankers and insurers are the main expected buyers. The Bank of Japan has agreed to accept the bills as remortgage.
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Tokio
Russia
Bank of Japan
Nominations Close for I T U Officers
The International Typographical Union nominations close March 8 with ballots sent to 482 unions. Delegates to the AFL and to the Court of Trades and Labor of Canada will elect officers at the election set for the fourth Wednesday in May. Marsden G. Scott of New York union No 6 faces no opposition for the presidency.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
American Federation of Labor
Court of Trades and Labor of Canada
Marsden G. Scott
New York
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Ameri
Holland
Scandinavia
Q. C. Davis
Japan
Southern Bugsy Company
North Main
W. B. Inform
W.B. Inform
W. B
W.B
Weingarten Bros., Inc
Chicago
San Francisco
Cedar Lodge Farm
A. C. Jones
Cedar Lodge
High Point
Fidelity and Deposit of
Baltimore
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
Mgr
Wall
Ling
High Point, N. C
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