May melt our dollars to pay debts to China
Milton Bronner discusses silver policy proposals to melt silver dollars into bullion to pay foreign debts. He notes rising trade deficits with India, China, and the Orient and mentions Senator Pittman’s plan to release treasury held silver, replace silver certificates with notes, and coin bullion at fixed prices.
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China
Milton Bronner
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Con Brees
Vrele Sam
India
Orient
Sam
Pittman
Nevada
Treasury
Mint
Federal Reserve
Western Washington Sunday Convention Unfurls Flag Ceremony
The Western Washington Sunday convention displayed a ceremonial service flag with 1614 stars as part of its annual meeting. The report noted a 16 percent membership increase over the year and a total membership of 91402.
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Washington
Operatic Star Alice Gentle to Sing With Philharmonic
Alice Gentle, famed for the Carmen role, will perform with the Philharmonic Orchestra next Wednesday evening. The concert features a varied orchestral program and tickets go on sale Monday at 10 at the Metropolitan box office.
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Miss Gentle
West
Alice
Philharmonic
Metropolitan
Balloon explosion at Fort Omaha kills two cadets
An Army balloon explosion in a Fort Omaha hangar killed two cadets, injured 43 others with 18 seriously harmed. Privates John E. Davis and Vincent L. Beall are named among the dead. the blast, possibly from static electricity, scorched the facility and left some victims burned.
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Omaha
Fort Omaha
John E. Davia
Vincent L. Beall
Altho
Wit
Explosions Reported During Transfer in Hangar
Two blasts occurred as a gas transfer from a three balloon to the sausage in the hangar. Authorities indicate the incident started during the transfer process and an investigation is underway.
Man Scatters Coins in Streets Amid Missing Person Case
Harry Hallowell, reported missing from his room at the Planters hotel, left a sick bed, withdrew 990 from a bank, and was found scattering money on streets Tuesday afternoon under police protection as doctors begin an mental health evaluation.
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Harry Hallowell
Planters Hotel
City Hospital
Hallowell
Hylan Backs Spanish Education Plan For New York Schools
Mayor Hylan and Cuba's President Menocal advocate Pan American educational ties to unite the Americas. The plan includes a Havana convention, student exchanges between U S and Latin American universities, and Spanish language teaching in U S public schools.
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New York
Hylan
Menocal
Cuba
United States
Latin America
Mpanieh
Havana
North
Central and South America
Universiies
Amercan
State Department
Maciter
New York City
Severance Johnson
Island Republic
Meat supply grows scarce says Hoover
Chicago report notes Hoover warns meat supply to Allies will force Americans to curb consumption with voluntary cuts and possible further measures. He cites naval requisition of fishing boats and fishermen as causing a fish shortage, though expansion is planned.
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Hoover
Chicago
Illinois Fowl Administration
Allies
Navy
Dr Matthews to Dedicate Eagle Flag at Beattie Aerie
War service flag dedication service planned Sunday afternoon at 240 pm by Dr M A Matthews with Rev J D Hudson giving the benediction. Beattie aerie No 1 Fraternal order of Eagles hosts event.
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Beattie Aerie No. 1
Order of Eagles
M. A. Matthews
J. D. Hudson
Children's White Shoes and Dresses in School Uniform Line
A catalog entry advertises children and infants clothing including white canvas shoes at 1.85 dollars and heavy khaki cloth school blouses with military collars and patch pockets in sizes 7 to 14. Infants dresses feature fine lawn fabric with embroidery, smocking, and lace trims. Slightly soiled.
Coats at $19.50 Highlight New Styles and Fabrics
Women’s coats priced at nineteen fifty feature tweed and wool velour fabrics. Styles include belted and high waist lines with updated collars and silver tipped details.
Early Summer Display of Women’s Hose and Accessories
Advertises early season displays and sales of women’s hose underwear and gloves. It highlights infants and children's fancy socks at 25 and 35 cents, a large assortment in plaid and striped tops, and white canvas button shoes in sizes 2 to 5 at 1.75 dollars and 5 8 at 2.25 dollars.
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Lonsdale
Burson
Silk Gloves in Varied Qualities and Prices
An advertisement promotes three grades of silk gloves for women. The one star 75 cent pair features stout double finger tips in several colors. The two star two-thread gloves cost one dollar, and the four star extra heavy gloves with heavy embroidery sell for 1.25.
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America
Germany's Spies in America Ranked by Classes
A St. Louis newspaper cites a secret service expert claiming 250000 German spies in the United States with 2 percent women. It outlines six spy classes including military, destructionists, industrial organizers, disease spreaders, propagandists and community organizers, detailing methods and risks.
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St. Louis
America
Armgaard Karl
Cook
Secret Service
United States
Hohenzollern
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N.Y
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Germany
United States Secret Service
Pateron
Kansas
United States Army
Administration
Red Cross
Ted
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