U S Trade Balance Surges Across World War Years
A Department of Commerce summary shows the United States running a total trade surplus of about 17 billion dollars from 1874 to 1914, with fluctuating yearly balances during World War I. The report tracks export growth, rising imports, and the shift in balance through 1919, highlighting a strong U S position amidst global turmoil.
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Washington
United Sysees
United States
Department of Commerce
Orded Shine
Amrica
America
Europe
Far East
Final Hearing Opens on Gould Divorce Case in Paris
In Paris the divorce case of Frank Jay Gould against Edith Kelly Gould opened in the first chamber. Gould's lawyers sought an absolute divorce on multiple grounds while Mrs Gould's counsel argued French courts lacked jurisdiction, asserting the case is under American courts. The prosecutor will summarize next Tuesday as the case seeks a more absolute decree.
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Edith Kelly
Paris
Frank Jay Gould
Edith Kelly Gould
Vienier Viviani
Gould
Zurfuts
M. Wattine
Republic
Frank J. Gould
Max. Gould
Trench
United States
Mrs. Gould
New York
Gould Aeti
Man Who Squealed Beaten By An Informer In Jail
Joseph Marinelli of Brooklyn reportedly savagely beat fellow informer Nicholas Placanica after both men had just received five year prison sentences. An ambulance was required to tend Marinelli’s injuries in the Brooklyn County Court cell room. The pair had been linked to robberies in South Brooklyn and a $1500 theft of women’s dresses.
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Joseph Marincelli
Bayard Street
Brooklyn
Brooklyn County
Nicholas Placanica
Census check begins in 112 Manhattan districts
About 400 to 500 workers from the Board of Education Police and Health departments start a census check in 112 Manhattan districts under the Mayor's census committee led by Dr. Frank Monaghan. Enumerators will send results to the Health Department for tabulation and potential extension to more areas if needed.
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Manhattan
Board of Education
Police and Health
Mayor's Census Committee
Frank J. Monashen
Monaghan
Health Department
U.S. Opposes Sugar Ration for Hotels and Restaurants
The Department of Justice disapproves of rationing sugar at hotels and restaurants instead of open bowls. A telegram to Chairman Sherburne of the State Commission on Necessaries of Life confirmed the department’s reply following reports that wartime sugar rationing might be restored.
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U.S
Boston
Department of Justice
Sherburne
State Commission On Necessaries of
Loss of Fruit Crops Seen Unless Sugar Speculation Stops
Hudson River growers and shippers urge government action to curb sugar speculation they blame for high prices. They call for an embargo on exports and fair distribution to protect housewives, canners, and fruit farmers this season. The Hudson River Fruit Exchange led by P. W. Vail sent the letter to Assistant Attorney General Armin W. Riles.
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Hudson River Valley
Hudson River Fruit Exchange, Inc
P. W. Vail
Armin W
Supur
Riley
Washington
Department of Justice
Taxis and Hold-Up Men Affinities Say Court
Judge Masquera compared the link between taxi drivers and bandits to corned beef and cabbage while sentencing three young men for grand larceny in the first degree. William Kim James Murphy and John Collins drove to a haberdashery on West 170th Street April 14 stealing 1400 dollars of merchandise. Keyes received ten years, Murphy four to ten, Collins Elmira Reforms Tory.
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Masquera
William Kim
Sidd
James Murphy
Sixteenth Street
Joh Collins
Haberdashery
Abraham Edwards
Keyes
Ag Sing
Murphy
Collins
Elmira
Tory
Florida Legion opposes cash bonus legislation
The Florida Department of the American Legion adopted a resolution opposing cash bonus legislation in any form during a meeting in Tampa on June 22. The action reflects the organization's stance on state policy affecting veterans.
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Florida
Tampa
Fla
Florida Department of the American Legion
Two Arrested in Chase After Clerk Is Stabbed
Two men suspected in an attempted holdup fled through the Upper East Side after clerk Ralph Cherry was stabbed and robbed of about 100 worth of stamps. Patrolman Haviland stopped Joseph Gardella at Broadway and Seventeenth Street with a large knife found. Frank Saline was caught by Patrolman Wilkinson in the subway at Eighteenth Street and Fourth Avenue.
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Upper East Side
Ralph Cherry
T. J. Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Cherry
Tampa
West Eighteenth Street
Haviland
Trafic Squad
Fifth Arena
Eighteenth Street
East Eighteenth Street
Joseph Gardella
Broadway
Seventeenth Street
Frank Saline
Wilkinson
East Twenty-second Street
Fourth Avenue
Bequests of De Lamar Protested in Surrogate Court
Lafayette County lawyer argues $17 million public bequests in Captain De Lamar will should be invalid as they exceed legal public gift limits. Executors say daughter Miss Alice De Lamar would waive extra $2.6 million if bequests reduced. Estate valued near $32 million with $10 million trust for daughter.
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Civision
Lafayette
Gleason
Atorney
Travis
Joseph R. de Lamar
Columbia University
Iléryard University
Johna Hopkins University
Association For Improving the
Captain de Tamar
Alice Antoinette
Tima
Captain de Lathan
Eitire
Captain de Lamar
Miss de Lamar
Snwilling
Bank Teller Freed After Commutation by Wilson
Hartford cont report says former Phantry National Bank teller Rick W. Chapin, imprisoned for stealing 44000 dollars, had his five year sentence commuted by President Wilson and was released. Also note: over 400 private stills seized in Kansas by Federal agents in the past year per Dudley Doolittle.
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Wilson Hartford
Werrick W. Chapin
Phanty National Bank
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Wilson
Champin
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Dudley Doolittte
Quake Devastates Los Angeles Area Cause $150000 Damages
A June earthquake centered near Huntington Lake 20 miles east of Fresno disrupted Los Angeles utilities for 25 minutes and caused about 150000 in damages. Inglewood suffered the worst destruction with 20 business buildings demolished. Pasadena Hyde Park and others reported lighter damage. One traffic death occurred in Venice. many injured from falling debris.
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Los Angeles
Huntington Lake
Fresno
Here
Trafic
Inglewod
William Shippy
Sf Bon Angeles
Venice
Helleh Resort
Hyde Park
Inglewood
Pasadena
San Pedro
Long Beach
Sunta Monica
Thutewood
Ingle and Water Company
Mes
E. Magi Vias
Tiglewood
Vam
Third Party Favors Johnson La Follette and Bryan Also Voted
Nebraska meeting of Fortileight Committee names Hiram Johnson Robert La Follette and W J Bryan as third party candidates. Calderon appointed delegates to the convention and new Mexican official aims for U S recognition. Ambassador Mora potential U S envoy details noted.
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Johnson la Follette
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb. Duns
Hiram Johnson
Robert M. Laa Follette
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
The
Commit
Fortleight
Calderon
Gates
Mecca
Chicago
United States
Ovee
Washington
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Toledo
Ohio
Leds Railways and Light Company
Henry L. Doherty
Lynders Duluth
Minn
Mom
Cha
Mitt
Cape
New York State
Styles America
Monroe Clothes
Monroe
Panea Arenye
Monroe Clothes Shops
New
York
Nassau
Cortlandt
Madison Prankfort
Col Circle Car
Tth Ave
Canal
Bronx
Bergen Ave
Faltes
Flatbush Ave
Newark
Market St
Jersey City
Newark Ave
Paterson
Yonkers
Getty
Chase
de Lamar
Taglewood
van Eaton
Lrenor
Wisherman's Club
Byble Institute
South Hope Street
Riker Trucks
Locomobile Company
New York City
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