Increased Hun in U S Factories Replies to War Demands
Paterson silk mills operate at capacity as U S manufacturers salute wartime demand. The National Association of Manufacturers notes no major rise in silk output since Europe’s war began, yet overall production is set to expand in coming weeks amid heavy orders from Canada and domestic gains. The report cites imports stoppage and Australia’s trade shift as factors shaping U S industry this autumn.
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New York
John J. Fitz- Merald
Board of Trade of
Paterson
N Oj
Assomatom of
Europe
Lois
Japan Offers America 363 Million in Trade
A statement to the Merchants Association of New York outlines Japan's foreign trade, noting total Japanese imports and exports topped rival nations due to industrial growth. It highlights raw materials, machinery, and a list of key export items, with emphasis on the substantial American market and evolving trade balance.
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Merchants Association of Rew
Oto Amerian
Japagese
Japan
Aosta
SOS
Sasb
Sole
Lyte
Fadahert
Dais
Amd
Amowanta
Russia orders 2758 motor trucks for army use
New York December 12 A urgent directive demands rapid assembly and shipment of 259 heavy trucks for the Russian army. Gardiner Mater Company reports progress with 120 shipped last week and 8 more in the new shop, despite government urging higher spending on deliveries and recruitment of chauffeurs at 400 a week.
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Consteuer
Garwerd
Gissrepe
Shey
Russia
Iasl
Kong
Seven Midshipmen Resign Over Physical or Scholastic Deficits
The Navy lists seven midshipmen resigning as unable to meet required physical or scholastic standards. Names include Paul Cowie, Massa chupetts, Wallan Duke, Virginiay, James to uintel Sippi, George vonent bks, and others. Exams and future reassignment depend on meeting established requirements.
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Soe Ua
Atadehomen Hess
Feabrslewicz
Buvel
Hlsey
Live Stock Markets Notes and Receipts Recap
Market brief for New York and Southeast Reeves shows receipts across cattle hogs sheep and pigs with steady to firm prices on calves and feeders. Weekly totals indicate varying head counts with steers heifers lambs and sows reported. references to prices per head and market trends appear alongside shipping yard notes and adv.
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New York
SE Reeves
Haute
Keane
Acre
President Declares Business Returns to Normal Basis
The President told callers that national business conditions are generally normal except for cotton and lines tied to foreign exchange. He expects general improvement as letters and reports to the White House indicate an optimistic view that the first wartime surge has passed. Exports and imports are returning to usual levels, with some markets cut off while others pick up.
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White House
Six Airboats Ordered for England by Curtiss Plant
Hammondsport noon report says Curtiss Aeroplane Company rushes six replicas of the transatlantic flying boat for shipment to England. Extra workers toil on foreign orders as the six planes aim for at least 100 mph in wind and carry rapid-fire mounts and bombs. Estimated completed cost about 15000 dollars, reflecting experimental design costs.
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Hammondsport
Curtiss Aeroplane Company
America
England
Brighter Monetary Situation in Great Britain
London reports a stronger monetary position with gold holdings sufficient to redeem bank and currency notes in circulation. Premoratorium bills guaranteed and bank accommodation to customers remains below normal, deposits rise, and rates paid to depositors fall. UK gilt issues of 15 million pounds weekly total 60 million pounds at 16 percent as the clearing house shows ongoing activity.
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London
Bank of England
Clearing House
Gold Production in U S Rises in 1914 Says Survey
United States gold output in 1914 reached 4,299,754 troy ounces valued at $88,554,100, while silver production totaled about 66,501,400 ounces valued at roughly $4,? million. California led in gold, followed by Colorado and Alaska. Nevada led silver, with Montana and Utah next.
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United States
Geological Survey
Mint Bureau
California
Colorado
Alaska
Nevada
Montana
Vtah
Allies to Buy 200,600 Field Stoves for Army
The Reznor Stove Company, Mercer Ohio, received an order for 200,000 take down conical field stoves designed for coal or wood to support French and English armies in the coming winter campaign. Additional orders for over 200,000 stoves have been placed or will be within ten days.
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Spevisl
Washington Post
Mercer
Reznor Stove Company
Reznor Company
United States Treasury cash and revenue figures excerpted
Treasury report highlights October cash assets and disbursements, including total cash assets of 271,596, or trust funds 1,481, Gold in storage, and revenue receipts to date of 487,257,301.30 for the fiscal year. Ordinary and corresponding month disbursements noted, with year-to-date totals and general fund asset and liability details.
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Treasury
Irs
National Bank
Philippines
Gas Company Dividend Paid Declared by Directors
The Washington Tight Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.20 a share for capital stock. Payment will be November 1. President Heeside said the business is on a record basis and active steps will increase gas use. Director Joseph A. Leiter was absent.
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Washington
Compan
Heeside
Joseph A. Leiter
Local Produce Market Prices Displayed for Poultry and Produce
Wholesale poultry prices show spring chickens hens and turkeys with varying weights and grades. Vegetables and green fruit lists include potatoes onions apples cantaloupes and grapes with per unit and per crate prices. Market conditions note overall prices lower than in recent years.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Berlin bank statement shows varied German currency totals
The Imperial Bank of Germany weekly statement lists changes in notes and liabilities. Bullion and treasury notes rise by 690 781,009 marks, Gala increases 54,629 marks, Lombard demands up by 11, and discounts rise by 4 marks. Several items show decreases including Degusrs and other entries, with multiple misprints and fragmented figures.
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Herfin
London
Imperial Bank of Germany
Treasury
President outlines aim to keep commerce moving in talks with British, Walsh visit
The President said the government seeks to sustain global commerce amid wartime, noting no broad plans yet. He explained the Washington aim to support the world’s movable trade and that most business remains normal, aside from cotton disruptions which he expects to improve. Sir George Walsh, a British financial expert, is slated to visit to discuss potential credits between the U United States and England.
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George Walsh
United States
England
Washington
New Quarters for Washington and Southern Bank
The Washington and Southern Bank has leased 1414 F Street NW, moving from the International Banking Corporation, with plans to occupy by November 1. Expanding business required larger quarters. President J Selwin Tait, former manager of the International Banking Corporation, notes proximity to new government buildings and the Treasury.
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G Street
F Street
International Banking Corporation
J. Selwin Tait
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury
Raw sugar stocks rise as war boosts export demand
New York October 12 Immense raw sugar inventories grow in New York and Philadelphia amid anticipated Britain and France competition for Cuban cane later this year. Refined sugar could reach 15 cents a pound in January February as European demand shifts. A broker cites a 7,000,000 ton beet sugar shortfall and heightened competition for cane sugar. August Bush Terminal records show sharp growth in Philippine and Hawaiian sugar shipments, from 55,000 to 566,000 packages, mostly from Hawaii and the Philippines.
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Philadelphia
Great Britain
France
United States
Europe
Bush Terminal Company
Hawaii
Philippines
Illinois zinc factories rushed with war orders
Bloomington Illinois Oct 12 nine factories in central Illinois are rushed with orders for spelter for European ammunition. Thirty carloads destined for New York export passed through Bloomington today signaling a broad revival in business beyond this region and seen as a precursor of an unprecedented revival in Evod tim.
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Bloomington
Illinois
New York
Russia May Offer Detroit A 40000 A Month Trade
Detroit merchants report a Russian agent in Warsaw writes Russia needs cotton goods bandage cloth surgical instruments drugs and hospital supplies and could contract shipments up to 40000 monthly by cable until further notice. The firm asks catalogs and prices by mail via the American consul. European supply houses seek American contracts after Germany loss.
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Detroit Board of Commerce
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Poland
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Europe
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Board of Commerce
Prosperity Seen in Bank Circular on War Industry Demand
New York Oct 12 The National City Bank reports orders for army supplies in late September have emptied markets of shoes knapsacks saddles underwear towels army duck blankets and related gear. The circular suggests prosperity for manufacturers and workers in this class and predicts factories will run full time. It notes woolen industry gains from war conditions and tariff shifts.
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New York
National City Bank of
New York City
Premier ends Indiana tour endorses Democratic ticket
Indianapolis October 12. The Secretary of State ended a two day speaking tour of Indiana with a speech here Saturday asserting the election of the Democratic State ticket will endorse the national administration. He pointed to Senators Kern and Shively of Indiana as strong supporters of the administration’s policies.
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Sle Pointe
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Part Two of the great war book now available
Part Two of a new war history by Willis J. Abbot is ready for delivery. The editor notes superb typography and literary quality with color plates, enamel paper, and biweekly installments. Readers are urged to clip a coupon in The Post and obtain copies from listed downtown distributors.
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Willis J. Abbot
Office of the Post
Ham Adams
T. Wrenn
KE. Irvin
Joint St
Ave
Ady
Tin smelting plant bid eyed after Bolivian war shift
New outlook in tin industry as Bolivia and U S capitalists negotiate to build a tin-smelting plant on New York waterfront. Bolivia to issue 500000 dollars in bonds for plant construction and working capital with private bankers to finance a two-series issue, secured by mortgaged plant property rather than Bolivian revenues. England’s wartime disruption opens US bolstered hope for domestic tin output.
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Elgin UL Ot 12 Burier 30 1 tubs sul
The fragment notes an Elgin UL item dated October 12 with burier 30 and one tub sul referenced in the OCR snippet. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event or persons to anchor a full summary.
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Elgin
Supreme Court notice to condemn land for alley extension
The District of Columbia Supreme Court announces a condemnation proceeding for opening and extending an alley in square B99. Commissioners petition for land seizure under section 16M8 and 16 Tatst, with a five judge jury to determine damages and benefits. Public notice urges interested parties to appear by October 26, 19tt, and orders publication in The Washington Post and Washington Times.
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Supreme Court Orders Meigs Place and Alley Condemnations
District of Columbia court actions seek condemnation for widening Meigs Place from Sixteenth Street to Bladensburg Road and for an alley extension in Square 222. Courts order notices, jury assessment of damages, and publication in Washington papers with a call for affected landowners to appear by specified dates.
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Probate notice of William B. Matthews will
Charles F. Keinwin attorney announces probate of William B. Matthews from the District of Columbia. All creditors and claimants must present their claims by October a date per law. letters testamentary granted by the Probate Court of D.C. to the administrator. Public notice signed by Alice Turner, Master of Wills for the District of Columbia.
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Probate Court Notice of Estate Claim Filing
Attorney SCULLY issues public notice from the District of Columbia probate court regarding administration of an estate. Creditors and claimants are warned to present their claims by a designated date or be barred from further participation. The matter concerns letters testamentary and involvement of the court clerk.
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