United States Faces Decline in Latin American Trade
A historical report shows export falloffs hitting Latin American markets with the United States at risk of losing key business. It notes the dependency of those countries on creating demand for securities and illustrates the broader impact on commerce and diplomacy amid wartime or postwar shifts. The piece highlights attempts by committees and government agencies to revive trade, urging policy steps to restore access to South American markets and stabilize prices and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Latin Americo
Basia
Momssoi Rewsea
Pater Sineran
Patn Amero
All Allied Orders Spread Beyond U S Mills Amid War Boom
United States mills run overtime as a 5 million dollar order for trucks overwhelms Mohawk Valley factories. European demand boosts knit goods and underwear output for soldiers in Europe. Factories from Amsterdam to Little Falls race to fill orders while cash payments prevail and domestic demand accelerates business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk Valley
Europe
France
England
Tittle Falls
Amsterdam
Hous
Piercerrow Tenpe
Husvia
Unclear text fragment on naval matters and submarines
Fragmentary OCR note covers naval licenses for submarines, training, and vessel operations, mentioning expert aviators, mechanical handling, and submarine divisions. References Atlantic fleet organization, tender ships, and various submarine divisions with unknown dates and places.
French Capture Dutch Ship Reported by Marseille
A Marseille correspondent reports French forces captured a Dutch vessel at sea. The capture follows torpedo warnings and a patrol that identified the target as destined for a Baltic port. Details remain fragmentary due to the damaged telegraph transmission.
Nations Order 1,000,000 Tons of Coal From New York
The Washington Post reports orders for about 1 million tons of coal placed in New York over the past three weeks. Operators fear finding ships to transport the fuel to Haifa, Trieste, and Mediterranean ports, as remaining shipping capacity is tight. German cruiser activity unsettles shipmasters despite safer lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Hagrah
Trench
Mediterranean
British Scour Markets of U S for Army Needs
New York dated October reports that British buying agents roam the United States to purchase food, cloth, tents, rifles, and ammunition for cash. They seek ready supplies and delivery wherever sellers choose, aiming to keep safe passage to destinations. Canned goods, saddles, tent material, sweaters, cartridges, and rifles are being bought wherever large supplies exist, with big factories nearly sold out. Springfield factory output is reportedly reserved for the U S government, and a Chicago house will not take orders until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Springfield
United States
Chicago
French Army Agents Buy Horses in Miles City Montana
A French agent and a veterinarian travel with William Tosta New York horseman to Miles City. Contracts total about 8000 head with 2500 ready for shipment. Horses are being purchased at several hundred per day and branded for foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Ity Mont
Capt de la) Strange
Miles City
William Tost
New York
Brandet
Made in U S A Exhibits Planned for New York City
A New York Oct 18 report outlines forming a two merchant and manufacturer committee to plan an exposition of goods made in the United States. The idea, urged by wartime conditions, is to display American trade goods beside imported articles to prove quality and boost business for buyers at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Toseph
Wartigans
Europe
Tie
Burera
Hfe
Broussardia
Tiea
Here
Linging
St Tours
BSF
Wiennon of &l
Wisconsin Wins Big Share of Allied Armies Orders
Special to The Washington Post Milwaukee reports Wisconsin supplies expanding to support Allied forces as the European war continues. Firms from Sheboygan to Neenah secure contracts including leather, harness sets, sweater coats, and 400 Wisconsin horses. Distributors note orders from Canada and negotiations with Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Packing Company
Canada
Carbada
Fresh Bee
Fiadger State Tanning Company
Sheboygan
Sieeer
Holland
Bradley Knitting Company
Delavan
Jersild Knitting Companys
Neenah
Quake Destroys Villages in Thebes region
Parshtika Havas agency reports an earthquake yesterday leveling villages near Thebes including Kapirell and Pyri. Shocks caused subterranean rumbles with widespread damage and uncertain casualties as towns such as Thebes Miraeus Atalante Chelhia Lassea and regions across the Peloponnese Cyclades and Ionian Islands felt the tremors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parshtika Havas
Athens
Sesterday
fhKapirell
Pyri
Thebes
Toentin
Larisea
Miraeus Atalante
Chelhia
Peloponessua
Cyclades
Huboea
Ienian Islands
Sweden Seeks Goods and Machinery for United States Trade
Attachers of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce report Americans can supply Sweden with machinery for agricultural implements electrical apparatus typewriters and office furniture while Sweden offers woodenware porcelain steel ore pulp and lubricating oils. Swedish officials led by John Lokrans promote wide trade in items from paper pulp to emery paper and highlight demand for sandpaper and typewriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavian Chamber of Commerce
New York Herald
Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Sweden
Aell
United States
Annet
John Lokrants
Europe
London
Svenska
Germany
Copenhagen
Scandinavia
Swardiah jRant
Norway
Chamber of Commerce
12 Tehnson
John Aspergres
Henning G Tande
A T Voundin
Hana Lagerlof
Tlamilten
War tension warned by Belgian envoy in Petrograd note
A July 3 Belgian communication to the Belgian foreign minister from St Petersburg discusses attempts to avert general war. It notes German and Austrian efforts to avoid conflict, mentions Russian mobilization and British stance, and cites England’s expected support for France as influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Pate
Kawer
England
Count von Bernatorff
Ber UN
FR de 1 Ekacaille
St Petersburg
Brussels
Germany
Vienna
France
Swiss Butler Charles Bohm Dies in Sleep Accident in Washington
Charles Bohm, 27 year old Swiss-born butler, was found dead in his room on HiG FB street northeast. The gas burner was on without a safety cap and the window partly raised, indicating accidental asphyxiation. Bohm recently arrived from York Harbor and belonged to the Union Helvetia society. His mother in Neuchatel has been notified. Body remains at the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Bohm
Charles Bohm
Switzerland
Hig FB Street
Bohm
Washington
York Harbor
Meile Hau
Union Helvetia
Famille
Dean Bohm
Neuchatel
Cornwallis Surrenders Yorktown 123 Years Ago Today
A garbled reminiscence recalls Cornwallis surrendering the British Army to Gen Washington at Yorktown. It mingles dramatic archival tones with vivid, if inconsistent, passages on the siege, Washington, Rochambeau, and public celebrations following the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwallis
George Washington
Yorktown
Germain
Orth
Cornwallia
Washington
Virginia
Ulnton
Attempt to Halt Fighting Spurs Demands at Aguascaientes
Fragmented report outlines a convention at Aguascaientes seeking to stop Maytorena’s attacks on Carranza forces near the border. Delegates vow to appeal to Villa if violence persists as derailment and robberies threaten rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Aguascai-ientes
Mexico
Gev Maytorena
HW Thos
State Department
Maytorena
Carranza Barrison
Ula 3
Martorena
Hmols
Ten Willa
Plans of Germans Amid Frontline Fortifications Explained
German reports describe strengthened French fortifications near Saint-Oie and Vorges with three story trench shelters and reinforced bomb-proofs. French aviators praised. artillery and armored turrets defend positions while underground rooms gain comfort. Other dispatches note Belfort fighting with mortars east of the fortress, Austrian gains near Przemysi, and Russian prisoners as Galicia operations resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint-Oie
Yvrrench
Vorges
Oitober 17
Toul
Meygnai
Belfort
Berlin
Sayville
Zurich
Cologne Gazette
Fortress of
Frankfurter Zeitung
Antwerp
Przemisi
Galicia
Fruppen
Poland
Petrograd
Fire destroys warehouse. loss estimated at 175000
Washington Post dispatch reports a major blaze at Charles King & Sons warehouse in Alexandria. Fire Chief Gronan ended firefighting after thirteen hours as volunteers worked to control hot ruins. The Firefighter waterborne relief aided efforts. insurance partially covers losses, with stock replenishment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Charles King & Sons Company
Gronan
Washington Fireboat
T King
Drops Lord Mayor's Show Canceled Amid War Disruptions
London reporters note the Lord Mayor’s Show and its related pageant may be abandoned this year due to wartime strain. The city’s social calendar collapses as business stalls, citizens face shortages, and casualties at the front heighten public distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Johnston
War shifts enrollments in Washington area schools
A wartime pattern shows fewer Southern girls enrolling in European academies and more staying in Washington area institutions. Despite a broad decline in southern attendance, several fashionable schools abroad report counterbalancing gains among students who would have gone abroad. Local principals note war effects on enrollment and regional shifts in study plans.
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Maghirgien
Oserener
Washigton
Arthie Tarmsay Grindipal
Faremont
Amd
Washington
Laine
Washington College
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Latin America
Trade Committee
Fordlee
Fae
Ranaid
Tess
Morntal
Anton Ory
Senta
Amrica
Roy Acel
U. S
New York State
Mr. Kline
Sven
FC Clifford Kline
Gret & Brother
Baltimore
Wire
Buffalo Rochester
Syracuse
Lincmsterdam
Littl Falls
Ohoce
Dba
Aline
Vertite Reapaigible
Yquirera
Mi Wire
L.ls. Navy
Deal
Rathrooink
Nletan
Tarix
Hinks
Msg
Hooper
Utah
Ada
Teu Elel Cage
Cy Atlantic Flatlila F
Tne
Porpe
Dhe Worden
Sewara Pera iHivEe
Hamburg
Torpedebort
Trina Wana
Frambuen
Lana
Marseille
Fa Cange Telegraph Company
Arring Nations
Montana
U.S. A
New York City
Packing House
Tannery
Grecian
Bearcers
Cornwallex
Continental Congress
Congress
Lord Cornwalls
Combats
Cornwalls
Count de Rochampeau
Witniss
Amerikan Arms Ife
Hercules
Vorktaun
Hercules Gant
Binyamin
Frank Ynhae
Mindmelt
Joivean
Jaelock Tari
Broussard
Hill
Southern Pacific
Aguascalientes
Villa
St Louis
New Catholic Cathedral
Givet
Rich Beaty
Bruges
Ostend
Russia
Warsaw
St. Rita’s Church
St Rita's Catholic Church
Mount Ida
Alexandria County
Rte
J O'Connell
Richmond
O'Connell
Miss Clarkson
Elizabeth
Chulson
John Lee
Ountis Ie
Principe
Eas
Scioye
Italy
Sachverland
Durham
America
Klondike
Pacific
Globe
Bull Durham
Durham, N.y
Bull
THE
American Tobacco Company
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