Holland writes of inevitable war impact on trade
The piece argues an European conflict will spur U S South American trade, deepen Canada links, and likely paralyze Germanys industry. It notes US export growth, shifted demand for wheat and industrial goods, and potential long term credits to facilitate new routes with Britain and France. It emphasizes optimistic gains for American manufacturers amid a global war economy.
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Germany
South America
America
United States
Russia
Varve
Britain
France
Renu
Ayuireals
Aenarhets
Austria
Soroea
Vassels
War Tax Plan Seen To Cover Deficit From War
Washington tax leaders McAdoo Underwood and Senator Simmons push an emergency tariff and stamp tax to recoup customs revenue lost to the European conflict. A bill is expected within ten days, curtailment projected around 100 million, with checks and documents taxes likely and possible tweaks to income and internal levies. No tariff rate increases are favored by Democratic leaders, and repeal of sugar provisions is debated.
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Underwood
Senator Simmons
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Representative Underwood
Treasury Department
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
McAfoe
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate Ieaders
Internal Revenue
War's Result Doubtful But People Back Kaiser Says
A Staats Zeitung editorial from New York argues Germany and Austria fight for their existence and that the war is defensive, not conquest. It defends the Kaiser, notes Russia’s mobilization, Europe’s long buildup, and predicts an Allied victory while noting isolation of Germany and Austria. Herman Ridder signs off on the analysis.
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Kaiser
THE
Staats Zeitung
New York
Germany
Austria
Europe
Russia
Reichstag
France
Morocco
Socialistic Party
Germans inferior in battles says Courrier des Etats-Unis
The Courrier des Etats-Unis reports minimal major fighting between French and German forces, cites a significant clash in northern Belgium where Belgian troops repulsed German forces near Hasselt, while German losses were heavy. It notes German plans to push toward the Meuse valley and prepadierfronts around Verdun.
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Courrier Des Etats-Unis
Belgium
Liege
Louvain
Namur
Hasselt
Diest
Haelen
Luxemburg
Meuse
Stenay
Verdun
Pont-a-Mousson
Lorraine
Germany
Mangiennes
Spincourt
Department of the Meuse
Paria
Upper
Alsace
Muhlhausen
Belfort
Berlin
Upper Alsace
Paris
Basel
Rome
French Council of National Defense
Cotton Futures Bill Debate Prompts State Control Plan
A Southern Cotton Congress session urges putting warehouses under state management to secure farmer credit amid looming Europe trade blocks. Senator McLaurin backs state control as defense for cotton finance while Hoke Smith predicts relief within thirty days through a $150 million emergency credit program. Delegates from cotton states plan to meet McAdoo to discuss port closures and currency refinements.
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Congress
Europe
Smith
United States
Georgia
Senate
House
McAdoo
Southern Cotton Congress
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
Ranadell
Louisiana
Reserve Association
James Byrnes
South, Carolina
H. J. Watson
Agriculture
North Carolina
Treasury financial summary and market notes from 1914
United States Treasury transaction figures for August 12 1914 show receipts disbursements and year to date totals. Gold silver and currency holdings listed with net balances and general fund assets. Market notes from New York indicate mercantile activity and sterling exchange on August 13 with commodity prices and cattle values.
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Treasury Office
United States
Treasury
National Bank
Allver
Treasury Ees
Coroner rules death of Patrick Nelson due to own negligence
Coroner jury finds Lineman Patrick Nelson electrocuted while handling live lines for Potomac Electric Power Co on Georgia Ave between Alson and Buchanan. Witnesses testified he knew wires were dangerous and wore no rubber gloves at the time. Celebration marks Dr. and Mrs. George Havenner's silver wedding anniversary at their Bish teenth Street home in Anacostia.
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Potomac Electric Power Company
Georgia Avenue
Alson
Buchanan Atree
Nelson
George
Havenner
Bishteenth Street
Minnesota Avenue
Anacostia
Department of Latoy
Philadelphia Markets Report Steady on Poultry and Wheat
Market notes show cheese steady and wheat unsettled in Philadelphia trading. Prices for corn and oats mixed with minor shifts. local vellum deliveries noted. Experimental terms suggest steady demand for poultry despite uncertain grain markets.
Scriptural Meaning of the Present War in Europe at Shiloh Church
Evangelist Cuddy will speak at Shiloh Baptist Church Strangers Home on J street near Seventeenth NW about the Bible program of coming events and the Battle of Armageddon. Talks, charts, and questions scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 and 8 p.m.
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America
Shiloh Baptist Church
Y J. Street
Seventeenth Street
Cuddy
Europe
Baltimore Markets A jumble of poultry prices and dairy terms
Listing of poultry and dairy product prices across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states. Mentions chickens ducks springers Peking georgia? Noting prices per pound per dozen per lot with entries for creams and butter, eggs and rolls. Contains numerous garbled OCR phrases and incomplete items.
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Aug
Mervland
Pennsylvania
Rolla
Hin
Virginia Voile
Merpland
Virginia
Fennst Lana
Maryland
Rouen
West Virginia
New York State
RBI
Virginia Ettons
California
Florida
Fatermelons
New York Produce Prices and Goods Report
A New York market bulletin shows steady receipts across dairy and meat sectors. Prices listed include creamery product boxes, Western whites, and various poultry types with mixed delays and small gains. coffee futures quoted in No. 7 ratings and several commodity futures for months August through March. Market notes reference Pennsylvania and nearby suppliers, plus fluctuations in flour, cornmeal, hay, pork, beef, lard, and cottonseed oil.
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Pennsylvania
Middle West
Prime Etude
Copfee
Ris
Santos Ae
New York Grain Report August Wheat and Oats Steady
New York grain notes show wheat futures slight gains and steady spot prices as market eyes arrivals. No. 4 red and No. 2 hard offered with mixed elevator and domestic values. Oats hold steady and barley shows firm demand.
Wheat Market Slips on Dampened Demand and Contracts
Chicago grain markets fell as damp demand and contract cancelations weighed on wheat. Prices closed lower with notable declines in nearby contracts while other grains showed limited gains amid cautious trading and thinning speculative interest.
New York Cotton Trades On Liquidation and Transfers
The New York Cotton exchange committee urges members to obtain client consent to transfer contracts to December deliveries. They propose transferring to December with rates for September 46 points, October 33, January 9, February 10, March 15, April 40. No commission on transfers, but a closing commission on drawwaters. Spot quotations remain around 6.30 for American middling and 6.12 for January-February. Early crop shipments from the Southwest noted. managing the new crop remains a key issue for all concerned.
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New York
Deramber
Jeanery
Naval Commission
Laverpool
Live Stock Market Highlights From Chicago and New York
Chicago market notes show hog receipts around 9,000 with prices near 27.80, cattle receipts about 5,500 with steady to mixed bids, calves and yearlings listed with varied values, and sheep receipts around 4,800 with lambs and culls noted. New York livestock figures include beef and calves with steady to active bids, sheep receipts near 4,800, and lamb prices mentioned alongside cull trends.
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Washington Stock Exchange
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