France's sock bank and thrift keep debts ready after war
A French banker envoy cites France holding about two billion dollars in gold hidden by peasants as a financial reserve. He says the thrift will enable rapid payment of debts and quick industrial revival once the war ends, with gold in France and America used strictly by contract. The tale praises French saving as a model for other nations and suggests similar thrift would shield adversity at home.
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France
Fraytce
America
Trade blacklist feared to menace postwar American commerce
Government officials and manufacturers warn that wartime trade agreements and a Britain maintained blacklist against German and Austrian suppliers could extend beyond the war. They fear allies will use such arrangements to control global trade, regardless of other nations' rights, though U S manufacturers cannot ship to Germany or Austria now.
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Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Paris
Europe
Postwar trade restrictions and Allied censorship plans
The article discusses looming postwar controls by Allied nations, including a Paris agreement to extend censorship and resource allocation. It details American importers facing a blacklist, restricted materials, and duties intended to limit competition, with implications for U S producers if allied policies persist after the war.
Prohibition Suitcases Atop Ashland Charleston Rail Line
A Charleston West Virginia dispatch notes heavy passenger traffic between Ashland Kentucky and Charleston West Virginia with three weekly liquor trains carrying measured quantities. The plan allows each passenger to transport a suitcase max 24 by 18 by 5 inches filled with liquor affecting travel patterns and safety considerations.
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United States
Charleston
West Virginia
Ashland
Kentucky
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Suitcase drinking gear sparks talk of new devices
The article discusses improvised alcohol containment in suitcases with internal compartments and taps. It predicts a surge in suitcase production and higher prices, and notes potential shifts in state dry laws as Kentucky may become drier than neighbors.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Kentucky
Australia votes on conscription weakly opposes war claim
The Australian plebiscite on conscription shows a narrow anti conscription majority, with farmers and labor factions aiding the defeat. Women bucked pacifist expectations, voting similarly to men and undermining the idea that public vote would keep nations at peace.
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Australia
Labor Party
Labor
Men Good Housekeepers and Domestic Roles
In the law of the shortage of housework men are urged to aid wives and masters of households. The piece suggests men can wash clothes cook and organize belongings, and warns that without practice they may forget their duties in domestic matters.
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Ylaw
Boston
Threats of War Loom as Peace Talks Rumored
The article warns of a looming world conflict as Hugo Muansterbere claims Russia and Germany seek a separate peace by spring while an alliance with Japan could form after. It argues such moves threaten global power balances and could mobilize a vast 70 million-strong fighting class with German strategic influence driving munition production.
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Hugo Muansterbere
Russa
Germany
Russia
Japan
Deliand
Thourton Post
Lodge Criticizes Democratic Waste Amid Labor Act Debate
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Dedham denounces the Wil you Administration as failing the nation with a $350,009,000 army appropriation while accusing Democrats of untrustworthy governance. He asserts the Republican party would better direct spending to ensure national readiness and welfare.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Dedham
Massachusettan
Democratic Party
Congress
Republican Party
Worcester
Maas) Bost
Courageous Statesmanship of Wilson in Mexican Policy
The article lauds President Wilson for steadfastly defending American interests in Mexico. It credits his courage and constancy as paramount to U.S. policy, contrasting attacks from opponents with his humanitarian approach and steady leadership as a model of statesmanship.
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Wilson
Mexico
America
Woodrow Wilson
Cleburne Review
Adjutant denies Parral fall Villista activity in Parral
Col Lopez Parez Lopez adjutant to Gen Jacinto Trevino denied Parral and Santa Rosalia falls. He said Villa with 1260 men is near Jimenez and that reports of Parral capture were manufactured. He described Villa’s retreat and planned double campaign to eliminate Yulin within the month.
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Parral
Santa Rosalve
San Antonio
Aldagands Parez Lopez
Jacinto Treving
Lopes Agearled
Villa
Dimanes
Fravino
Yulin Whbin
Lopez
Chitenhwa City
Mexico City
Obregan
Suarsx
Chiluahug
al Rosario
Feadar
Jimenez
Colobel Lopez
Thie City
Beltran
Drextec City
Laredo
Fiesta fundraising drive outlined by Army of the Commonweal
Central division of the Army of the Commonweal reports nearly 7600 raised by noon as subscriptions for the Fiesta continue. President Arles B Ayres leads the effort aiming for 10000 before Friday with committees and business leaders supporting the campaign.
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Army of the Commonwaat
Chamber of Gontierce
Arles B. Ayres
de Fiesta Aeguciation
Central
Vision Wite
Monany
Atlee B. Ayres
E.R. Wabb
Fred Hunmert
Phil Jackson
Ed Witke
John Wentiman
Edways Pinek
J. W. Hucker
G.J. Priest
Busineemen
Hinds
Jon PB. Carrington
Fiesta Association
Municipal auditor urged after ore discovery off the coast
A fragmented report hints at a municipal audit call tied to a mineral find near the coast. The text mentions an office and a potential government action, though details are unclear and many terms appear garbled.
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Preas
Nira
Carry Gown Orchestra to Headline at the Majestic
A twenty piece ensemble from the Russian Imperial Opera of Moscow and Petrograd will perform at the Majestic with Theodora Kosioff and Vlasta Meslova among eleven dances. The acts are staged under Kosioff and Krouti-Koft with Kuslatt directing.
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Dmaperial Opera
Moscow
Petrograd
Theodors Kosioff
Vlasia Madstova
Trastan Impertat
R Ballet
Ubis
Theodora Osloft
Vlasta Meslova
Tig Rus- Stam Imperial Ballet
Russia
Yecaetion Syer
Biatestie
Kossote
Kuslatt
Horss Krouti- Koft
Staga
Act
Suit over trackage in Texas delays railroad move
Austin November 6 A lawsuit filed by Blodgett Lumber and Building Company of Houston seeks to block the railroad commission from approving the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line abandonment near Hanston and Bellaire Junction. The plaintiff argues loss of rail connections would destroy its business and seeks an injunction to stop the abandonment.
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Austin
Tex
Filiythira
José Bland Lumber and Building Company
Houston
San Antonio & Aramen d 'Pnna
Hanston
Pegreeoy
Villareal Makes Escape From Captivity in Mexico
From Laredo Texas to Monterrey, Major Villareal of the Nineteenth Cavalry reportedly escaped after capture by Villistas near Chihuahua. He says he and others were taken October 22 at Santa Isabel and subjected to harsh treatment before escape.
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Villa
Girl From Out Yonder Proves a Charming Theatrical Triumph
The Grand Opera House presents The Girl From Out Yonder with Miss Emaemp Duvittig in the title role and a strong ensemble. The story blends tenderness and humor through Flotsam and her lighthouse keeper father, culminating in a reveal about a man once thought a murderer. Richard the Great at Princess closes a popular bill with a strong performance.
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Emaemp Duvittig
Jan Antoniany
Grand Opéra House
Ag Jerry
Mary
Tega
Salomy Jane
Jane
Mins Bunting
Misa Bunting
Protsam
Flotsam
Joel Friedkin
Ben Dugh
Phon
The Mugesd Printebe features June Caprice in orphan role
The Vox feature film The Mugesd Printebe stars June Caprice as the orphan girl and meets producer AL MW. Wilson’s Majestic Theatre show tonight and Tuesday offers Al Hy Wilson in My Killarney Stose a new Irish song play.
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Columbia Bros
Accordtarbhta
Haley
Maxing
Leno
Darnes
Russell
Vox
June Caprice
AL MW. Wilson
al Hy Wilson
Majestic Theater
Killarney
Wilson
Wilesn
Mary Toulllhin
Mexico U S Trade Gains Despite Policy Shifts
A September Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce report shows rising Mexico US trade with exports totaling 5 553 739 dollars and nine month totals up from the prior year. Imports from Mexico also jump with total nine month values approaching 66 million dollars. The Carranza government will allow duty free entry for various foods from November 1 through February 28 1947. Tennessee election coverage predicts party ticket wins with Republicans cautious about turnout.
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Washington
Despitn
Trea
Catranga
Rio Grande
Mexico
United States
Buréau At Foreign and Dometic Commerce
TraPorla
Carranena
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