Hindenburg Election Roils Markets and Russian Attitudes
Reports from Moscow and New York detail reactions to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg becoming German president. Markets dipped on the news, then steadied after bankers suggested limited economic impact. Berlin pieces note cautious, nonpartisan initial reception and a shift in public sentiment toward sovereignty amid the republic’s new leadership.
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New York
Field Marshal
von Uindenburg
German Republic
Joana
Hindenburg
Hindenbut
Prench Howe
Berlin
von. Hindenburg
Kreuz Zeitung
Vorwaerts
Cate
The
Neu Materyal
Die Zeitung
Ag German
Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
German war hero considered top vote getter in Washington
Report from Washington on April 27 notes a heavy vote in the Freld. denburg presidential election.Observers fear the result could be a diplomatic blunder and strain recovery efforts after the war while boosting German economic concerns and impact on Allied nations.
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Washington
Freld
Denburg
Wag
Fortieth
Reas
Adlante-weieten
Garme
Hindenburg
Germany
Rotary installs new president in standout local event
Ashton Andrews takes office as Rotary president with a memorable evening. Retiring President Parrish’s swan song highlighted the year’s work and praised committee efforts. J. M. McArthur introduced Andrews while Elmer Lodges lauded Parrish, and Morley Henderson urged continued secretarial care.
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Rotary
Ashton F. Adrews
Parrish
I. N. Laidlaw
MacLean
Eritelsing
PB. J. Trarding
Medicine Hat
Elmer Lodges
J. M. McArthur
Andrew
J. C. Beveridge
Russian Banks Warn Against Canadian Counterfeit Notes
Moscow reports the Russian State Bank ordered branches not to accept Canadian paper dollars as thousands of counterfeit notes, apparently from Montreal, circulated in Soviet Russia over the past weeks, leading to widespread suspicion of all Canadian money.
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Moscow
Russian State Bank
Montreal
Russia
Despondent man kills himself with revolver in Winnipeg home
W Mitchell 47 was found dead at his Winnipeg residence after police notice. He had been despondent since his wife’s recent death. the tragedy occurred as his children returned from school. Weather: Winnipeg cloudy 60 38 and showers in Manitoba and Maritime Provinces with fair, cool conditions elsewhere.
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Winnipeg
W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Victoria
Edmonton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
Market Reverses Slump in Winnipeg Apr 246 Trade
In Winnipeg a market reversal appears with May delivery up to 571 2, July at 1551 2, and October 88 higher at 131 as near term liquidation eases after a week of trading. The tone shifts from yesterday’s bearish sentiment though volume remains uneven.
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Winnipeg
of & BB
Evi
Indian land farmer Muntaz Be sum cited in Bombay report
April dispatch from Bombay notes Muntaz Be sum a prominent Indian landholder with ties to Indore. The text mentions export activity in local markets and a modest seaborne buying movement, while prices show small gains amid mixed grain trends and ongoing cash wheat market softness.
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Bombay
Muntaz Besum
Indore
Seaboard
Liverpool
Chicago
Amangas
Britain Restores Gold Standard With New Licenses
London April 28 Winston Churchill announced in Parliament that export of gold bullion would be allowed under a social license from today pending the Act prohibiting export of gold bullion. He outlined plans for internal notes, Bank of England convertibility, and credits from the United States to support debt funding.
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London
Winston Gharchil
House of Commons
New York
Great Britain
Bank of England
Ohurota
Churchill
Churphill
United States
Withegard
Churchh
Treasury
Bank’ of England
Bank of Englaid
Britain Ready To Allow Baron Byng To Stay In Canada
London reports the British government would permit Baron Byng to extend his term as Governor General of Canada if he agrees to remain for a second term. The Canadian Press cites authoritative sources saying advisers would favor such a move.
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London
Willngnees
Baron Byng
Vu Vimy
Canada
Bishop-elect Kidd Honored by Calgary Old Boys Dinner
Toronto report notes Rev. Mgr. J. Z. Kidd Bishop-elect of Calgary was entertained at a dinner by the De La Salle Old Boys. He received a bishop's mitre in presentation with Judge Daniel O’Connell presiding.
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Toronto
Prairie crop report notes delayed land work yet better weather seen
Winnipeg April 2 7 heavy moisture across the prairie provinces delayed land operations this week but weather improvements promise early resumption. The crop report from the Canadian Pacific Railway agriculture department says moisture is widespread but will benefit higher lands and aid eradicating weeds. Early plowing and seeding are underway with a moderate rise in cultivated acreage expected, though some crops are winter killed and grasses and clovers will be seeded. Saskatchewan reports excellent soil and five percent wheat seeded with more to come. Alberta conditions are generally good with substantial sowing in the south and favorable planting prospects. British Columbia expects strong planting into summer.
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Ottawa
A. B. Copp
Copp
Dominion
Vustochian
Canada
Cshaic
Prince Alert
Lake la Rouge
Saskatchewan
Land
Motherwell
Hudson Bay
W. D. Euler
Hudson Bay Railway
C.N.R
Euler
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
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