Better Times Ahead as Prices May Ease in Coming Months
Economists led by Irving Fisher predict a price recession and return to normal conditions after wartime inflation. They warn of possible bankruptcies but expect a stabilized price level as money rates tighten. Governments must balance budgets to sustain price stability and curb living costs.
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United State
United States
Irving Fisher
Japan
England
Fisher
Sai
Zion
Gibson
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cautious view of looming economic crisis ahead
The speaker notes that price level and stock market stats suggest a crisis, but highlights two buffers: the Fed as a stabilizing shield and widespread business precautions. He argues the situation is manageable despite alarming indicators.
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Federal Reserve
Villa for President Proposal Sparks Controversy
A controversial suggestion urges Mexico to elect Pancho Villa as president in July, arguing assassination of presidents is easier than removing bandits, and claiming the government should employ such a method if dispatches from the border confirm Villa’s presence.
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Pancho Villa
Mexico
Villa
President Wilson backs Virginia platform in national policy tone
The draft Virginia Democratic platform emphasizes a strong merchant marine, opposition to wide wartime tax boosts, support for tax reform and labor stability, and praise for disability relief. It criticizes Republican probes, endorses the Federal Reserve System, farm loan plans, and progressive taxation tied to war needs. Wilson writes Senator Glass praising Virginia positions.
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San Francisco
Virginia
Wilson
Glass
Federal Reserveystem
Department of Labor
Congress
Postal Wage Increase for Uncle Sam's Employees
Postal workers are poised to receive a salary boost totaling 53 million dollars in the first year. Clerks and letter carriers would gain 150 to 250 dollars, while supervisory officers see smaller rises and postmasters earning over 5000 dollars yearly get none. The plan notes wartime costs and taxes but argues higher pay boosts efficiency and public service.
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Uncle Sam
Arious
Congress
Hazing tragedy prompts call to end ritual abuse
Editorial from The Mobile Register cites a Louisiana State University hazing death and urges outlawing hazing nationwide. It condemns reckless rituals, appeals for investigation by Baton Rouge authorities, and supports university actions to reveal rituals to prevent future loss of life.
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L. U
Mobile Register
Louisiana
Guatemala
Baton Rouge
the Daily
United States Expands Silk Goods Exports to Major Producers
The United States now exports stock stockings and other artificial silk products to China Japan and Italy the leading silk producing nations.
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United States
China
Japan
Italy
This Date in History Highlights Early Oregon Settlement
An entry notes Captain Nathaniel Winship building the first house in Oregon at Oak Point on the Columbia River. It lists events from 1845 to 1895 including Victoria founded in 1845, a mail camel wreck in 1861, Sarah Bernhardt's London debut, Vice President Wheeler's death in 1887, and Britain’s 1895 rejection of a proposal.
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Nathaniel Winship
Oregon
Oak Point
Columbia River
Victoria, B. GC
Icnberg
Straits of
Belle Vale
Sarah Bernhardt
London
William A. Wheeler
United States
Malone
N. Y
Great Britain
Hazing Death Defense Explained at LSU Incident
A defense statement explains the death of a young Central American student at Louisiana State University as part of hazing conduct. The proceeding outlines alleged ritual pressure and involved parties while authorities review the circumstances surrounding the student’s fatal end.
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Louisiana State
Pope Offers Mediation in Venezuela Row
A historic note recalls Pope Pius IX seeking to mediate a dispute with Venezuela. The timeline includes a 1897 Urbana Ohio mob scene where militia fired on lynch mobs, leaving four dead. Also mentioned is the 1912 death of celebrated poet and author Margaret F. Sangater in Maplewood New Jersey, born February 22, 1838.
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Venezuela
Urbana
Margeret FE. Sangater
Maplewood
New Rochelle
N. Y
Spring Racing Meetings and Sports Events Almanac
Racing events listed include Kentucky Association at Latonia, Westchester Association at Belmont Park, and Derval Jockey Club at Montreal. Also noted are Delaware State trap shooting at Withington, Western Conference outdoor track at Ann Arbor, Michigan State intercollegiate championships at Albion, boxing match Chuck Wiggins versus Ted Block in Jackson, Michigan, and a note about News Star want ads delivering results.
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Kentucky Association
Latonia
Westchester Racing Association
Belmont Park
Derval Jockey Club
Montreal
Delaware
Withington
Ann Arbor
Albion
Mich
Chuck Wiggins
Ted Block
Jackson
Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Pills Ad Claim Relief
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick relief for sore throat chest colds sprains burns and common pains plus Wizard Liver Pills for constipation and general sick headaches. It promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied and sells from druggists for 30 cents.
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Hamlin
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Monroe
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Gollay
Presidents Platform
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Versailles
Americanitizens
Posta
Alta
el University
Dask Brown
F. F. Dalley Corporations Ltd
Puffalo, N.Y
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Calumet
U.S
Louisiana Savings Bank & Trust CO
American Legion
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Ouachita National’ Bank
Foreign Exchange Department
News Star
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Wizard of
Central Savings Bank & Trust
Monroe and
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