Active Charleston real estate market noted by brokers
Real estate firms in Charleston report a more active market with several sales likely to close within a week and others settled last week. Purchases include Ruth Holliday Bartlett in Edgewood and Donald W. Smith on Frame Street, with homes ranging from six to seven rooms and basements. Edgewood developments involve a 50 by 109 foot lot purchased by Oscar Ladeler and a two story frame residence bought by C S Thacker for investment. Prices mainly cash and deals negotiated by George E. Thomas Central Trust. New Swedish wage agreements affect 60,000 workers.
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Charleston
Edgewood
Mra
Ruth Holliday Bartlett
Oakwood Drive
Valley Road
Metronitan Life Insurance Company
George E. Thomas
Central Trust Company
Donald W. Smith
Frame Street
Smith
Oscar Ladeler
Edgewood, Opment Company
Airey Lave
J. W. Hamilton
Hana‘Watts Realty Company
Thacker
C. S. Thacker
National Cash Register Company
Montross Drive
South Charleston
Burtnette
Frank Hodson
Robinett
Kanawha River
Davis Creek
Sweden
Housing Shortage Looms In Nation Survey Shows
The National Association of Real Estate Boards cites a rapid drop in vacancies nationwide, led by Detroit and Charleston. Rents for single family homes have surged, while Scarsdale area reports only 2 percent housing vacancy and Omaha records its lowest vacancy in 13 years as new construction lags. The report urges accelerated building to meet demand and notes sharply rising rents across metropolitan centers.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Charleston Real Estate Board
Detroit
Charleston
Renta
Walter S. Schmidt
Cincinnati
Association
New York
Scarsdale
Yonkers
New Rochelle
Scarsedale
Eastchester
Greenburgh
Scarsdale Realty Board, Inc
Scarsidale-Yonkers- New Hachelle
Omaha
Omaha Real Estate Board
Jowest
Money Talks in Prussia Under Revised Fee Law
Berlin June 1 4 The new Prussian fee law prices police warnings for jay walking and traffic offenses at one mark about 40 cents. Titles such as Herr Building Contractor or Herr Director cost 20 dollars if granted 10 if refused. Changing a family name ranges from 2 to 3800 while new Christian names run from 2 to 200.
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Berlin
Prussia
District Supreme Court
Atah
The Great Game of Politics Continues and Roosevelt
The passage notes President Roosevelt’s approach to guiding recovery and asserts the country will gain a chance without further effort by him. It discusses the Supreme Court’s role, arguing the recovery may already be saved rather than sunk.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Impeachment Tempers and Capitol Health Tales
Veterans and aides clash as Im peachment Proceedings dominate a Senate committee scene with Duke and Sumners at odds over seating. Dr Calver, physician to Congress, treats nervous tension and keeps care discreet in a remote Capitol office. Henry Ford’s wage move unsettles GM amid lingering labor tensions. Public notices warn about proper postage. A Senate oath incident shakes Cutting’s circle as Ambrose Kennedy pursues a city debt of Baltimore.
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Sumners
Congress
Duke
Dirksen
Summers
Navy
Wea
George W. Calver
Vegardatt
Culver
Capitol
Calver
Washington
Menry Ford
Detroit Motor
Henry Ford
General Motors
Cutting
Senate
Chavez
Cinver
Ambrose Kennedy
Baltimore
Mules in Short Supply spark Imports as AAA Shifts
Aware of cotton declines under the AAA, officials note a mule shortage, especially breeding jacks, with prices reaching 175 dollars for a three year old mule and 500 dollars for a brood jack. Imports surge from Spain and South America while bureaucrats and relief bureaus raise unrelated notes on languages and long words.
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United States
Baltimore
AAA
John KR. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
Spain
South America
Chicago
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Sheet Metal Works
Weshington St
Jacob Boully
English
London
Associated Press
National Realty Association
WCHS
WSAZ
West Virginia
Gates Paints
the Gates
Mfg. Co. Selestooms
Virginie
Charleston, W. Va
Capitol Light CO
State ST
Cap
Laura Wheeler
Needlecraft
Charleston Gazelle
Eighth Avenue
Merry
Uncle Sam
Jim Farsley
Officelal
Jim
Hugh S. Wilson
Switzerland
Wilson
League of Nations
Witon
Norman Davis
Davis
Mr. Davis
Terminix Company
Dante
Boone Hotel Bldg
Hughes
Franklin
Delano
New Mexico
California
San Francisco
Senator Davis
Pennsylvania
Wales
DuPont
The
Arter Paint and Glass Co
Dial
Hale St
Standard Brick & Supply Co
W. Va
Sand& Gravel Co
Kariawha St
Appalachian
Electric Power. Company
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