Boom in U.S. Exports Sets Stage for Record Gain
U.S. export totals show a week over week rise of 13,121,983 dollars, with current figures around the previous Tuesday. France secures the largest foreign order, while trade analysts anticipate another record week as exports continue to rise.
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Trucka Packard Motor
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Exports Surge as War Demand Boosts U S Trade
New York reports show exports rising with wartime demand. American goods shipments reach high weekly totals, aided by waterborne trade and government orders. Strong gains seen across several sectors, with expectations of a record week ahead despite some fluctuations in weekly figures.
Dry Nation Predicted At Fortieth Convention by Mrs Shelton
Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton presided at the fortieth annual convention urging passage of a national temperance law. She praised Jones Works Law and stressed the need for enforcement, linking the cause to ongoing efforts in Virginia and Maryland. Attendees planned further discussions as reports were read and officers to be elected.
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Emma Sanford Shelton
Jones
Genere
Tan Sanford Shetes
Tasiier
Ostster
Virginia
Maryland
Shelton
Ugoon
Jones-Waorks Wewlll
Carl Academies
Elis Logan
Fetoracien
Mes
Losar Saat
Thas Cooper Acien
Torrisk Sesson
Emmy Sanford Shelton
Two Wives Seek Divorce in District Court
Mrs M L Adams and Mrs R C Hardwick accuse husbands in divorce suits filed in the district Supreme Court. Lilian Adams is named with a corespondent Mrs Rosalie Crowella Harden. Limited divorce sought from Aliram Flare Birk, with alimony and custody of children requested.
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Chemie Adaus
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Spreie Ueure
Aliram Flare Birk
Thile
Foreign orders spur rise in American exporters
In New York a surge of interest in foreign trade grows as war opens new markets. George W. Sroonan of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce notes a flood of inquiries from Americans who dream of quick fortunes by selling abroad. The office assists manufacturers and new entrants to learn foreign conditions and competition.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Cloonan
Europe
Russia Plans to Protect Imports From America
Petrograd Oct 14 The government moves to ensure ties with America via Vladivostok and the Siberian Railway as the Baltic Sea is closed and the White Sea freezes. The volunteer fleet will shift to the Far East to operate between Vladivostok and US ports to shield imports. US goods will receive preferential treatment with low duties.
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More Bicycles Being Made This Year Than Ever Before
A Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company motorcycle and bicycle division release states that bicycle production in the United States is at a new high, with Goodyear highlighting stronger tire beads and a plan for 1915. Sales manager Falor notes increasing use of bikes and motorcycles, citing prior years and a shift in industry output.
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U S Exports to Eclipse Productions Rise Cited by Official
Washington dispatch cites Andrew J. Peters saying U S export trade will favor the balance of trade despite European war. Report notes October data: imports varying, exports growing, totals up to date show strong export performance.
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New York
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the Treasury
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Record Lead Shipments to Europe Hit New High
U S shipments of lead ore to Europe surged in the last fiscal year. From March to August, exports totaled 94 million pounds valued at 2.81 million dollars, marking the first record of such shipments. Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, Russia and others received multi‑million pound totals as foreign demand rose.
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Britain Seals Deal for Fifty Thousand Stretcher Units
Reading Pennsylvania reports the English government awarded a contract for 30,002 stretchers to be delivered for wartime use. Production cost is set at 1,000 weekly, with final shipment to Britain upon completion.
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Europe now calling for cartridges made in U S
New York October 14. With millions of soldiers in Europe firing hundreds of cartridges daily and rapid-fire guns consuming up to eight per minute, ammunition manufacture becomes the world’s leading industry. Arsenals and diverse factories are busy, large orders come from Europe, and U S science in munition making is highly developed.
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Firm Raises Force to Fill Cartridge Order
Alten, Ill. Oct. 14. An order for ammunition will require hundreds of extra workers and round-the-clock operation for six months. Placed by a New York banking firm, the client’s identity remains undisclosed. The shells, 42 caliber, use lead bullets not jacketed and seem designed for old style guns. Destination of the cartridges is a matter of speculation locally.
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British order for 6000 lockjaw antitoxin issued
Philadelphia dispatch reports a British government order for 6000 packages of lockjaw antitoxin to be produced by a local chemical firm for French and English troops. The antitoxin will immunize troops before trench combat. manufacture will take six to eight months as tetanus germs are noted in earth.
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WAR OVER PEACE TREATY IN SENATE FIGHT
Senators William Alden Smith and Meflumber led a dramatic entrance into the Senate chamber after a foreign relations committee meeting on the Nicaragua treaty. They warned against peace with the Secretary of State as Republicans oppose the proposed $3,000,000 deal for a canal route and naval rights in the Bay of Fonseca. The committee lacked a quorum and Democrats pressed for a vote by polling absent members.
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Boat Captain Seeks Divorce and Custody in District Court
Richard B. Reed, captain of a Toto mac River steamboat, petitions for a limited divorce from Alice I. Reed and asks a court order barring molestation. He seeks custody of three children, claims he was driven from their home by his wife’s violent conduct including an assault with scissors. couple married November 1894 in Alexandria. Attorney Edward S. Bailey represents the husband. Standard Oil Co. of New York announces refined petroleum price cut for export cases.
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Curb trade reopens as bonds see better demand
New York reports a partial market rebound with reduced bond offerings and stronger demand for new city notes and state issues. The curb market resumes activity amid mixed results as low priced industrials revive slightly and gold movements toward Ottawa, copper sales near recent lows, and mercantile paper hits a new 6 percent low.
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Grain Market Rises on Liverpool Prices and Winnipeg Drops
Chicago grain prices advance as wheat strength returns after Liverpool gains and Winnipeg receipts dwindle. Corn climbs nine to ten points, oats hold near mid forties, and barley edges higher amid fluctuating open, high, low and close figures.
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New York Grain Prices and Futures Snapshot
New York grain notes October 14 show spot wheat firm with No 2 red 1.12 percent, No 2 hard 1.41, No 1 Northern Dalush 1.134 and No 1 Northern Manitoba 1.15 percent. Futures closed without transactions for December 1.20 and May 1.26. Corn spot No 2 yellow 81 nominal to arrive. Rye and barley steady with spot firm No 2 yellow 31 nominal to.
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United States Treasury financial summary October 12 1914
Treasury daily and month totals show revenue receipts of 1 193 807 01 and ordinary disbursements of 2 180 236 06 for the day. Month figures include revenue receipts 14 263 223 40 and total assets in the general fund of 269 271 912 34 with cash and bullion details across various instruments. Net balance in the general fund stands at 100 261 472 00.
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New Explosive From Niagara Falls May Aid Britain
An explosive claimed ten times stronger than dynamite was disclosed by W. H. Lands, T. T. Landis, and T. W. Hendrie of Niagara Falls Ontario. They show it to British officials, with potential Canadian manufacture for use in shells. Details remain secret as tests proceed amid war.
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New York Produce Market Mixed as Prices Hold Steady
New York produce notes show firmer or steady prices across multiple lines. Creamery items, cheese, poultry, flour, and fats hold or edge up with receipts and specials noted. sugar and coffee show modest movements while cornmeal and oils vary by region and grade.
New York Cotton bankers discuss giant pool to finance crop
Informal talks among New York banking leaders and Southern cotton planters explored creating a large pool to finance the cotton crop and ease the foreign exchange situation. Banks may fund advances against cotton or warehouse receipts at about 6 percent until shipments to Liverpool and other cotton centers rise, with holders urged to sell at market prices as conditions clarify. St Louis and New Orleans banks would play no major role, while midwestern banks may be invited to help. A resumed Liverpool strike is rumored but not confirmed. Census and Southern spot market data show bullish demand versus price weakness in some areas.
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Philadelphia Markets Report Amid Mixed Grain Prices
Philadelphia markets note firmer corn with No. 2 yellow local at 14 to 52 and higher No. 2 white oats. Wheat and oats show strength. rye, and export Nos. 1 Northern Duluth quoted. Poultry markets indicate steady dressed rates as overall goods move with cautious demand.
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New York Money Market Report Minted in Fractured Form
Mercantile paper stands at 627 and sterling exchange on 60 day bills is 4.93 with cables at 4,934,9725. Bar silver quotes 51. Balances total 18,505,934, up 263,032. City Pa observation notes credit balances 1.45 with runs averaging 106,060 and shipments 130,085 averaging 72,54.
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Livestock Markets Report from Chicago and New York
Chicago market results show hog receipts around 20 000 with prices from 7.50 to 8.10 for built and mixed 3.20 to 4.54 for others. Cattle receipts about 14 000 with steers near 6.50 and cows to 9.00. Sheep receipts 42 000 with ewes around 4.70 to 6.00 and lambs near 8.00. New York listing notes beef and calf prices including heifers and grassers, with calves at 6.00 to 8.00 and yearlings around 5.75 to 12.30.
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Antimilitarist Meeting By Socialist Party
An antimilitarist gathering will be hosted by the Socialist party tomorrow night at 8 15 at Covington Hall on Pennsylvania avenues and Eighth street northwest. Speakers Covington Hall of Louisiana and Julian Pierce of Washington will discuss The War in Europe Causes and Remedy.
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Hollands Recall of J J Hill Views on Farm Wealth
J J Hill lauds government crop reports as proof that soil wealth drives national prosperity. He says the U S can raise value of farm products to fifteen billion dollars with proper soil care, noting gains of wheat and corn per acre and Europe's demand boosting exports and credits.
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