All Russians Facing Big Deficit Says Finance Minister
Omsk dispatch reports the All Russian government forecasts a deficit of 14.0 billion rubles for the year, possibly rising to 17 billion with contingencies. Revenue is put near 4.0 billion, expenditures around 18.2 billion, with war costs and refugees inflating the bill. De Troyer outlines three aims: cut expenses, raise revenues, regulate currency, and seek foreign loans while proposing broad tax hikes and targeted real estate, railway, and duties increases.
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Omsk
de Heyer
de Hoyer
Perm
Qrenburg
Siberia
de Troyer
Poisonous Gases Pitched Against Safe Crackers
Portland reports a new safe cracking defense device using a timed safe capsule releasing a nonlethal mix of soak gas and an asphyxiant. The inventor claims the system floods a vault with fumes when opened, aiming to deter burglars without lethal outcomes.
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Portland
Prelude to Anthem Controversy at Tokyo School
Fragmentary report states Korean students at a primary commercial school in Seoul have refused to sing the Japanese national anthem. Faculty had ordered practice for Emperor birthday observance, prompting dispute and tension over loyalty and tradition.
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TOKIO
Seoul
Koren
Ed die es tonisht was elected captain for 1920
Caption reads that Ed die es tonisht was elected captain for the 1920 season, with wording from the local page reflecting the historic naming of a team leader.
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Abhington
Pays
Eddie Estonisht
Franklin Sedan touted as all purpose car with yearlong comfort
The Franklin Sedan is pitched as an all purpose vehicle with direct air cooling and wide observation windows. It promises easy handling comfortable summer and winter use and high economy with 20 miles per gallon and low tire wear claimed. The ad highlights four passenger roadster and a four passenger brougham model offering roomy seating and smooth ride.
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Franklin Sedan
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Gooding Motor Company
Gooding, Idaho
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