Financial currents shape postwar gold and debt
An article discusses London New York gold exchange rates, the premium for gold loaded in pounds, and the cost of delivering gold to London. It notes Britain’s war debt will shift taxes and inheritance terms, potentially reducing British industrial power while boosting U.S. capital influence.
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Dou
New York
Hongkong
London
Wates
Dridah
Creat Britein
Great Britain
City Commission Discredited Over Secret Franchises
A local waiver of public scrutiny is charged as city commissioners push gas and light franchises without public knowledge. Protests against sessions and deals were ignored when papers published the final notice, eroding trust and suggesting insiders control. The piece condemns secrecy and calls for accountability.
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Fatra
Basilly
Accret
Tondiiona
Drop in Foreign Exchange Misunderstood
A fragment discusses misinterpretations of foreign exchange and the pound value, noting that international drafts payable in gold affect exchange rates. It clarifies there are no early fluctuations if gold is the standard, with the pound priced around 4.56 dollars, reflecting U S currency value.
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Lupopéan Exchange
Macy
London
Losdon
United States
Leworth
Winter Campaign of Armies In World War I
The dispatch notes a slowed German push in Russia after Brest Litovsk, with German forces holding on the north near Hac and to the south near Ga Hele as Avetro troops resist. It projects a difficult crossing of the Dnampa and suggests Russian reinforcements may form new fronts, while arc of storms reduces German options. The piece argues that Allied powers France Wrest Detain Italy and the United Kingdom, by population, could muster strength to meet a unified German assault on the western front.
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Mussia
Breat-Litovsk
Crava
Vor
Hindenburg
Ga- Hele
Awampa
Pak
Ita
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Fragmentary wartime totals and Allied responses drift
An incomplete passage cites large financial and population figures for France Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey, arguing a European balance of power and a looming new drive. The text implies Allied consideration of future moves and potential shifts in strategy amid shifting totals.
World exposes German ties in American press surge
The New York World published letters showing German influence operations in the United States. The revelations triggered wide attention, with editors and publishers crediting the World for exposing efforts to sway American opinion and supply Germany.
Strikes Bring Daily Parades and Carnival Popups to City
A New York World correspondent notes unusual labor unrest as Bridgeport Industries workers flood the town, holding daily parades and meetings from morning to night. A traveling carnival arrived a month ago, managers fear the three weeks may extend, stalls and open air restaurants multiply, and workers reportedly press for higher wages amid protests.
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Bridgeport
Ronsnion
Bridgeport War Profits Shake City Life Amid Labor Strife
Journal correspondent notes Bridgeport prosperity fueled by war contracts touching Remington Arme company and Bridgeport Projectile, with $1.25 million monthly payroll and $60 million munition orders. Union jitney association pledges to haul only union workers as war economy reshapes daily life and local politics with reform talk surrounding Senator Root.
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Europe
Bridgeport Riffes
Bridgeport
Remington Arme Company
Tridgepart
Baynea Bank
Dridgeport
America
Stomach Fermentation Remedies Promoted By Eminent Specialist
An advertisement claims stomach trouble stems from acidity and fermentation. It touts a patent remedy, a bicurated product named Maxneata, as the best neutralizer to stop fermentation and wind, recommending it be taken after meals with water.
Viola Allen Stars in The Sister at Ogden Theater
Notable photoplay star Viola Allen appears in The Sister with a performance billed as a standout tonight at the Ogden Theater. Local patrons are invited to attend the screening and enjoy the drama on offer.
Heavy shipments of livestock to the east amid rail transfers
Union Pacific officials report large consignments of sheep and cattle moving eastward. On Monday 70 doubledeck cars carried about 2,000 head and 30 cattle cars were routed from Southern Pacific and Oregon Short Line to Ogden. Tuesday saw 220 doubledeck cars and roughly 5,000 cattle headed along the Wyoming route between Cheyenne and Ogden. Prices for cattle and sheep are said to be the highest in years. At Ogden Theater tonight, Viola Allen stars in The White Sister. Washington reports the customs house at Port Goare Haltl has been seized by marines aboard the survey ship Yagle, the first such action in the era.
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Adoniink
Union Pacific
Cave
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Wyoming Dirk van
Cheyenne
Chicago
Custom House
Washington
Pottt Goare
Haltl
Yagle
Tear Admiral Caperion
Amstican
Juvenile in Court Promises Reform After Lecture
Charien Johnson, a tutored youth and son of a widowed mother, pled guilty to drunkenness. After a strong judge led him to see the consequences of his actions, he promised to quit drinking and smoking, work steadily, and send his mother money, then received a six months suspended sentence. The report also notes several other minor arrests and sentences from the same session.
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Charien Johnson
Promian
Johveen
James O'Brien
Mike Tipglon
Roy Sheedy
Lower Twenty-fifth Street
Feast
James Guillen
Wil Mara Rose
Jos Handy
James Hedman
H.C. Peteman
Jall
John Brown
Lincoln Avenue
Franklin
Marlin and
Hutschins
Cractaveour
Trentralsth
Nat Ash
Til
John Clark
Blackshoro
Berto
Woodmen of the World Hold Melon Feast
A Woodmen of the World meeting at the local hall featured a watermelon refreshment donated by Adams of Riverdale. About eighty members attended as plans for the fall membership drive were announced, with 5. T. Query slated to visit Ogden in October to assist. The program concluded with a showing of The White Sister at the Ogden Theater.
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Adams
Riverdale
T. Query
Ogden
Strong Night Bill at Orpheum Delivers Notable Talent
Tonight opens the Orpheum fall season with a top lineup. Headliner Mar Faret Edwards, famed as The Truth and The Perfect Oath, is billed to pose and impress. Supporting acts include Royal Raceford The Damsa Dynamo and the Bernevich Trio in A Night In Venter, along with Mayes and Miyenar dancers and Rif trom Delo Twist Mabi.
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Orpheum
Gora
Mar
Faret Edwards
Aha
Iraet
Royal Raceford
Damsa Dynamo
Bernevich Tirothers
Venter
Mayes
Miyenar
Riftrom Delo
Night and Night at Ogden Theater May Surprise With Lively Acts
The Mutual Weekly promises a novel program featuring a mix of musical and comedic acts including Viola Allen in The White Sister at the Ogden Theater tonight. A drug and liquor crackdown note appears from Minneapolis officials, while a mention of Nicholas Giff and General Alexander hints at broader political and military shifts.
The White Sister hailed as greatest play by all at Ogden Theater
Final show of the night at the Ogden Theater draws enthusiastic praise for The White Sister with audiences calling it the best play they have seen. The performance closes tonight.
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Ogden Theater
Helen of the North star Margate Clark to visit Ikambra soon
Margate Clark in Helen of the North comes to Ikambra tomorrow as the new viceroy of Caucauna. Announcement from Vetrnerad dated Sept 1 notes Bert da Ponda and 2, 6:15 a.m. Official word confirms General Yanabarice, leader of Grand Dvte, at the center of the event.
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Caucaaua
Vetrnerad
da Ponda
Bert
Synay
Yanabarice
Ehlet
Grand Dvte
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