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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1914

Page

4

Foreign trade shows $139 million in October exports

Telegraphic reports to Secretary McAdoo indicate U S imports at major ports from Oct 5 to Oct 31 totaled $106 341 261 while exports reached $139 968 631 a surplus of $383 622 370 Exports accounted for about 72 percent of national trade with October cotton shipments rising and grain moving more freely at ports including New York Baltimore Philadelphia San Francisco Seattle and Tacoma.

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Squirrel Causes Auto Crash on Eagle Rock Avenue

Special to The Washington Post Eagle Rock New Jersey James Hennigan of Elizabeth drove alone with a spaniel in back when a large gray squirrel dropped into the car causing a fight. The dog chased the squirrel into the front seat, the car lurched, struck a stone wall and overturned. Mrs Hennigan was thrown clear and suffered a broken arm. The squirrel escaped.

Washington Post Eagle Rock James Hennigan Elizabeth Orange Mountains Eagle Rock Avenue Hennig

Drunkards to Be Chloroformed Under City Plan

New York board of estimates discussed a plan proposed by Stewart Browne to chloroform drunkards as a means to suppress drunkenness. The idea envisions removing drinkers to a sanitarium or shipping them to Europe, with Mayor Gaynor and President McAneny backing the reform program. Officials anticipate curing every drunkard within ten years, funded by a $250,000 building program.

Stewart Browne New York Washington Post Board of Estimates John Barleycorn MccAneny Board of Aldermen Mitchel MacAneny Baigray New Jersey Kansas France England State Board of Agriculture Europe

Financial, industrial life in U S shows rapid progress

New York clearing house banks swung from a weekly deficit of 47 million to a surplus of 14.9 million, aided by gains in specie and gold. Exports rose with record port copper shipments and higher reichsmark activity, while investment interest grew in listed and curb markets ahead of the federal reserve system opening.

United States Federal Reserve System Cleara New York World Clearing House New York Sterling Exchange Reichsmarks Germany Reichsmark Exchange Well Street Stock Exchange

Baltimore and Ohio reports 1914 finances and flood impacts

The 1fth annual report to stockholders shows total operating revenue of 99 080 150 11 for the year ended June 3 1914, a drop from the prior year. Net revenue from all sources is 24 471 302 83, with dividends paid on preferred and common stock and a surplus balance of 41 922 90 after adjustments. Flood expenditures over 2 million and a business recession reduced net operating income, yet the board maintains a 6 percent dividend. The report covers 4473 miles of main tracks and résist 908 miles of all tracks.

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Marye Takes Over Embassy in Russia

George H. Marye Jr. of San Francisco became the new United States ambassador to Russia. He presented credentials to Emperor Nicholas and assumed charge of the embassy. Accompanied by staff, Marye traveled by train to Tsarskoe Selo, where an imperial escort guided them to the palace.

England Sells Saddles and Coats in St Paul

The Washington Post reports St Paul men note an order for 600 English type artillery saddles as part of a 26 000 set harness order. Louisville Milling Co a Washburn Crosby branch books 12 000 flour bags for shipment to Holland England orders heavy army coats from Wyman Partridge Co Minneapolis.

Germany Lochatille Milling Company Washburn-Crosby Company Minneapolia Halland New York Chicago Washington Post St Paul Minn Louisville Milling Company Minneapolis Holland England Wyman, Partridge & Co

St Louis firms seek war orders amid supply doubts

A St Louis shoe factory debating a French government offer to supply heavy army shoes waits to confirm American leather availability. A harness maker received a British order for 1,500 sets of heavy artillery harness worth 250000 dollars, with 50 sets weekly. Hardware fittings come from Indiana, and another company handles 10000 saddles and 1000 harness sets, distributed across St Louis factories and Texas branches.

St Louis America Indiana Texas

Steel trade revival seen after election in Pittsburgh district

In Pittsburgh district the steel industry shows renewed activity with structural buying and easing crude prices amid a slackening in plate and bar production. Producers maintain high minimum quotes on plates and shapes, while bars see some discounts for first quarter shipments. Foundry iron and basic iron quotes vary, with cautious market sentiment as stockpiles rise and demand remains limited.

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Flood of Meat Orders Swamps Chicago Packers

Chicago packers are loaded to capacity with orders from warring European nations for meats both frozen and tinned and operate the planta with three shifts day and night. Independent companies are being sought to handle overflow as allied armies push contracts. One deal is valued at more than $1,500,000.

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Nicholas III Reforms Mark Twenty Years on Russian Throne

A retrospective on Emperor Nicholas III as he observes twenty-one years since accession. The reign, though troubled, transformed autocracy toward a constitutional system and parliament. Highlights include The Hague peace efforts, anti alcohol aims, and reforms granting liberty in religion, press, and education.

Nicholas III Russia Japan Nicholas Duma Khatynskoye

Trade History Shaped by Unprecedented Demand From War Powers

New York November 1 a sharp shift in U S international trade since August driven by wartime demand transformed the country from debtor to balance of payments surplus. Reports from Washington describe talks among Sir George Paish Basil Ro Blackett and Treasury officials to ease sterling blockade and revive trade with Britain. The high level talks spurred by a surge in exports, with early figures showing U S exports valued around 400 million dollars in a three week period, signaling a historic change in U S Europe trade relations and potential gold-free settlement pathways.

New York Washington George Paish Basil Ro Blackett Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve United States Sir George Walsh Sir George Ottawa Brstisar Great Britain George Patsh Nancy United States In the Three Weeks That Elapsed Between Sir Georges England Reading Industries Pugle Dietuter Imarvela A Toeir Palsh Fig Mir Blackett London Holland

Trustees' sale of a valuable fireproof business building

Trustees announce public auction of an almost new fireproof business property on Connecticut Avenue and Jefferson Place with frontage measurements, legal description, and prior trust deeds. Terms require a deposit and completion within fifteen days. sale subject to existing deeds of trust and potential resale rights by the trustee.

Thomas J. Gwenn & Son Connecticut Avenue Jefferson Place Jefferso Place District of Columbia Mma Algertio Gun Joe Washington Randall Wilkins Tristeen Arthur Peifr Fr Parve Weschulpr Colamme Apie Teven Tia Rover Wieney TyMt RD Fecity Stewart Building Wrag RT

Legal Notice of Property Seizure Proceedings in Columbia District

The notice announces a legal action in the Columbia district seeking the condemnation and sale of lands for public use, naming parties, courts, and dates. It describes service requirements, publication in Washington and related newspapers, and the authority of a United States marshal to execute orders.

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Special retea stall offers horses in Missouri Ave area

Rearing Jorses a specialty advertised at QOGSWELIYS STABLES 11315 Missouri Ave. Phone Main 40a 22 ne. Horses for hire and related services promoted in a compact local notice.

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PUPILS WANTED AND EXPORTS SHOCK US TRADE NOTES

A report notes a rapid export surge and weapon and war equipment shipments totaling 3.17 million dollars. It highlights a sudden expansion in U S industry and calls for funds to cover foreign exchange needs. The piece mentions cotton exports and potential credit support from London and New York firms as part of broader economic maneuvering.

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