Present Rates Reported by Banks and Federal Reserve Plans
The article outlines a weekly report on bank rates by the Federal Reserve Board and national institutions. It notes sections in the South and West likely to gain first. concerns about surplus reserves and possible rediscount policy influence. It references $207.0 million in surplus reserves and potential effects on credit and gold flows.
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Federal Reserve Board
Comptretler
Federal Reserve Doare
Final Plea Due Today Judge Frowns on Delay
Federal judge grants defendants in the Sherman Act case extra time to act as 21 directos and ex-New Haven officials seek demurrers. Lawyers noted a clerk’s New Jersey origin and a grand jury panel process, with extensions granted for demurrers and pleas. Judge Sessions ordered no further delay and set the matter for tomorrow morning.
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Novoork
Indietmert
New Haven
Vrminu Ve
Revident
Jersey
Merrow
New York, New Haven
Flartford
Withaut Rockefeller
Tleberr
Charles 5
Throeker
Wi Shinnes
James Sonton
Rockedelee
Enlewood
Noj
Manhattan
Sessions
Porto Rico Home Rule Debate Reaches Washington
Arthur Wager, governor of Porto Rico, arrives in Washington aboard the Brazos to press for self government. He cites a wave of unrest over the new tariff act that raises import duties, constrains sugar industry, and predicts 1916 tax changes. He notes Latin American interest and Puerto Ricans’ hope for government concessions.
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York
Arthur Wager
Govnor
Porto Rico
Washington
Arife
Wilson
Porta Rica
Snow covers roads in western Maryland and West Virginia
Snow depth reaches twenty four inches on the Isushia branch of the Western Maryland Railway between Elkins and Durjan with heavy falls along the ridgeline and west of Thomas West Virginia as the storm continues.
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Durbin Branch
Maryland
Sprog
Washington
Isushia
Elkins
Durjan
WeoVa
Thomas
W Va
Regulation for Santa Claus Mail Distribution Ordered
The assistant department orders that letters to Santa Claus be delivered to charitable institutions or reputable individuals for processing. If more than one request is received in the city of origin, the post office may distribute letters as it sees fit. If no voluntary request is received, letters go to the dead letter office.
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Astonisice
Poutaze
New York
England
State Department
Fteely
Italy
Sweden
Holland
The
Times
the World
Herald
German and French Views of Alleged Atrocities in War News
German and French press clash over claims of cruelty against wounded soldiers. Berlin papers dispute the accusations as unfounded while German officials cite false reports from sources like Berliner Tageblatt and Norddeutscher Zeitung. Vorwaerts challenges the reliability of the Paris and Berlin accounts citing lack of evidence.
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von Bernatorff
Berliner Tageblatt
Morddeutscher Zeitung
Ths
France
Lst
Goldlers
Vor. Bernatorff
State Department
Sgree
Norddeutscher Zeitung
Ist
Berliner Tageplait
Norddeutscher Zeitungedoouilhad
von Bernstorff
Vorwaserts
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Dollar Neutrality Debate for United States Writ Large
In a New York Staats-Zeitung column dated November 24, Ridder argues the United States is drifting from belligerent neutrality to a policy of dollar neutrality. He criticizes aiding Britain while avoiding direct entanglement, notes American industry supplies and soldiers in Europe, and calls for legal rethinking of neutrality to balance fairness, self-interest, and humanitarian duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Swrdtenman Ridder
Daniels Aids Sailors Beat Fire in Montrose Tragedy
Investigations into alleged doorkeeper discrimination at a theater proceed after Secretary Daniels orders a review with the U. S. Attorney. Two sailors refused entry may have sparked protest, while a separate Montrose Pa blaze killed Potts and Watson as they tried to save horses. Four horses burned valued over 20000 dollars. ten saved. Two other men unaccounted for, one aiding a prized horse, one missing overnight.
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Daniels
Eis
Sollester Edwerton
Navy Department
United States
Daniele
Montrose
Binghamton
N. Y
Jamesa Co. Petts
Garfield Watson
Potts
Watson
It Aa
Borges
Speaker Clark predicts only appropriations this session
Speaker Clark said Congress will not do anything beyond passing appropriation bills and that there will be no extra session. He noted he would not return to Washington until the first week of December after stops in the South and a speaking tour in New England.
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Congress
Aceston
Clark Yeasterday
New England
Washington
Lena
West End Association Bars Press on Deliberations
The West End Citizens' Association last night voted to withhold from publication resolutions submitted to committees. The action aims to avoid diluting impact before committees transmit results. Several improvements for the West End were discussed, and plans for the annual banquet at Hotel Powhatan were also on the agenda.
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West End
Hotel Powhatan
War Lecture for New England Society by Mrs De Vriey
Mrs Emma Barlow De Vriey a woman physician formerly of the city delivered an illustrated war lecture for the Society of New England Women at Portner apartments Fifteenth and U streets NW. She showed prewar views of western European cities damaged by bombardments and described the destruction caused since the war began.
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Europs
Emma Barlow de Vriey
Thin City
Society of New England
Portner Apartments
Fifteenth
U Streets
Europe
de Vries
Lawrence A. Darby Dead in Dawsonville
Lawrence A. Darby died at his Dawsonville home after a period of general debility aged about years. Survived by sons Dalton G Thomas Edward Roger W Lawrence A Darby Jr and daughters Mrs William J Lewin Miss Susie Mary and Grace Derby all of the county. Funeral services set for 11 o clock tomorrow at the family residence.
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Weshington Post
Rockville
Lawrence A. Darby
Dawsonville
Dfilton G
Thomas
Edward
Roger W
William J. Lewin
Missea Susie
Mary
Grace Derby
Budget Reform Moves With War Impact Across Cabinet
President Wilson considers cutting government expenditures next year due to the European war and backs a formal budget system. Cabinet discussions set a supply bill ready by December 7 as Congress greets a higher appropriation estimate by about 3 million. Navy hearings begin next week.
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Wiisaon
Wilson
House Appropriations
Congress
Nitro Plant Explosion Terrifies Indiana Town
In Aetna Indiana an explosion at the Aetna Powder Company nitro plant followed a blast from the warning whistle. Workmen fled as the nitro tank failed, a loud roar, and ground upheaval sent debris scattering across farms and buildings. No injuries were reported, the warning saved lives.
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Alam
Aetna Powder Company
Chicago
Aetna
Ind
Eddie Smetterbuch
Alaska Letters to Sam From 1944 Cable Toll Grievances
A 1944 Alaska message to Uncle Sam from Pat Cotter at Fewayd Alaska rails at perceived U S neglect. The unsigned letter complains about high cable tolls and lacking infrastructure while pledging support if needs are met. It asserts Alaska faces punitive laws and seeks fair rates, coast lights, trails, malls, and better railroads for development.
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Harape
Sam
Alagka
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Bell
Alaska
Ugele Sam
Pat
Cotter
Fewayd
Police News Notes of Robberies and Accidents
Police notes recount robberies reported yesterday including items stolen from Norris Wilson and Miga Mattle A Soule, a National Clay Products Company yard loss, and Mrs. Hin ton. Also details a kitchen fire at 2429 Georgia avenue and injuries from a streetcar fall and a live-wire incident involving a Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company line man. An auto wagon collision at 819 Seventh street and a lumber yard fire at Washington Steel and Ordnance Co. are included along with a streetcar strike incident and a pedestrian hit on North Capital street.
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Norris Wilson
Wilaconsin Avenue
Miga Mattle
Soule
Falla Church
National Clay Products Company
Fraternal Order of Esglas Charm
Henry Kinsinger
Corby Avenue
Langdon
D. C
M. Hinton
Silver Springs
Jacob Kata
Ontario Road
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Giesboro Point
Unidentified man found unconscious near 315 Pennsylvania Ave NW
An unidentified white man about 22 was found roaming at 315 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and taken to Casualty Hospital in an unconscious state. He had not regained consciousness by late last night, and no identification was available.
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New York
Washington
State Department
Gen. von Ditfarth
Maximilien Harden
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Casualty Hospital
Campaign expenses filed by Maryland Republicans
Gaien 2 Tait, chair of the Maryland Republican State central committee, filed a sworn statement with the Rockville circuit court showing campaign receipts of $6,80,23 and expenditures of $6,7.65 leaving $64 on hand. Principal contributors included Howard Carrington Jr, William V P Jackson, Campbell Carrington, W Bladen Lowndes, A A Blakeney, J Monroe Hill, Jacob Eckstein, J Kemp Bartlett, Royall Victor, and G E Weller at $100 each. A large number of other contributors are listed.
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Rockville
Gaien
Tait
Republican State Central Committee For
Maryland
Circuit Court
Howard Carrington, Jr
William VP. Jackson
Campbell Carrington
W. Bladen Lowndes
A. A. Blakeney
J. Monroe Hill
Jacob Eckstein
J. Kemp Bartlett
Royall Victor
G. E. Weller
Old Mansion Destroyed in Van Cleveesville Fire
Special to The Warrington Post Martinsburg West Virginia November 23 The historic old home of J C Bitner at Van Cleveesville burned last night entailing a loss of several thousand dollars Nearly all household effects were burned including heirlooms more than a century old The house was an old colonial mansion five generations of the Hitner family had been raised in it
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Warrington Post
Martinsburg
W. Va
J C. Bitner
van Cleveesville
Hitner
Damage cases renewed against B and O Railroad and American Bridge
Proceedings moved to Baltimore for trial as damage suits stemming from the gorge in the Susquehanna River at Port Deposit. Plaintiffs and defendants renewed efforts in Peck County cases, with counsel seeking to transfer the trials to Baltimore.
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Kustom
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
American Bridge Company
Peck County
Tudas
Baltimore
Sca
Busquehanna River
Port Deposit
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Volkszeitung
Cologne
Kalnigsche Volkszeitung
Aix-la-Chapelle
Staats-Zeitung
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Portsmouth
Secretary of Navy
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U. S
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Smetterbuch
Reliable Drug Store Service
Washington Store
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Candy Dept
Billie Burke Chocolates
Ceylon
Riker
Maillard
Stone
Cr ‘CIA
Pe Club
Aluminum
Police
Mary Haines
Washington Railway and
Katria Company
Capitol Streets
Jaeger
Fifth
East Capitol Streets
Frank Whiliama
L Atreat
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
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Eleventh
John T. Cole
H Street
Grogan
Seventh Street
John H. Bradecamp
F Street
Washington Railway and , Electric Company
North Capital Street
Rikrdymons
Pittsburgh Fliers
Tampa
Florida
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Bitner
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