Living Wage Debate Taints Film Industry Tariff Hearing
Senate committee heard that Americans spend billions on cinema yearly with about 260000 jobs tied to the industry. Witnesses argued a high tariff on foreign films would harm U S production while Eastman Kodak and others defended limited protection, noting 96 percent of film production is abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Compion
Senate Ones
Paul M Turner
New York
Equity Animation
Croody
de Ford
Eastman Company
Film Laboratories
Daniel RK Forbes
Seneca Camera Company
Eastman Compans
Senera
Ectinn
Tax on foreign pencils and hard rubber goods debated
Hearings on Fordney tariff proposals examined duties on lead pencils and hard rubber products including rubber vibs pipe stems and church statuary. Witnesses from A Faber Inc and other firms argued for higher protection citing German and Japanese production costs while opposing or refining proposed ad valorem rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onate
Aringa Westerdas
Gney Hil
Nathan Buttler
A. Faber, Inc
New York
More Truth Than Pouts By James J Montague
The piece, a verse dialogue, recalls seafaring tales from Oporto to Behring Strait and Havana to Brest, interspersed with modern celebrity references. It juxtaposes the sailor’s epic voyages with quieter moments ashore and ends noting copyright in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
J. Montague
Spanish Teachers Gather for Fifth Annual Meeting
About 200 Spanish teachers from across the country will attend the fifth annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish hosted by George Washington University. Ambassadors, scholars, and educators from notable institutions will address sessions at the George Washington Law School with a dinner, reception, and president Prof John D. Fitzgerald presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Teachers of Spanish
George Washington University
Senor Riano
Senor Mathisu
Francisco J. Yanes
Pan-American Union
Julius Klen
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
John J. Tigert
Mrs Harding Heads Sponsors For Ball
A New Year’s ball at the Willard on January 3 aims to raise funds for linens and a women’s clinic at Columbia hospital. The clinic will advise mothers on birth preparation, with proceeds also aiding clothing for hospital newborns. patronesses include Mrs Warren G Harding and other notable society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hospital
Willard
Women’s Board
Warren G. Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
John W Weeks
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry C Wallace
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Ira Copley
Robert F. Mackenzie
Robert Woods Bliss
George Hewitt Myers
A. P. Wilson
Holtin Hall
George D. Hope
Davenport White
Victor Kauffmann
Charles Boughton Wood
Edward Everett
Delos A Brodgett
Martin Knapp
George Mesta
Corneling Vanderbilt
Ernest Green
William Phelps Eno
William Eric Fowler
J. ©. Hunsaker
John I. Newbold
Thomas Bradley
Matthew DeLaney
David DuBose Gaillard
Frazier Head
William A. Hil
Joseph Hampson
Reeve Lewis
Edward B. Meigs
Charlee Sheldon
Z L. Tanner
Hewitt Wells
Myer Davis
Church Directors Win Suit Over Trustee Removal
The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Christian Science Publishing Society trustees’ bid for an injunction to stop First Church of Christ (Scientist) directors from removing trustees. The court had ruled directors could remove trustees and the trustees asked to delay removal pending issue determinations. The trustees said they did not wish to remain in office and sought orderly transition under court direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
Supreme Court
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
First Church of Christ (Scientist
Fifty Four Matrimonial Licenses Granted at Judiciary Square
One hundred eight persons obtained marriage licenses yesterday as 1921 wanes, a brisk post holiday rush noted by Col. Bill Kroll, license clerk. The surge, while not a record, exceeded last year’s same day total, with many couples arriving from out of town accompanied by their brides.
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Bill” Kroll
Judiciary
Bill
Col
YMCA New Year Reception Planned at Central Branch
The Central branch of the YMCA schedules a New Year’s reception Monday afternoon and evening with exhibits of religious and educational work. O’Connor Dramatic Players perform at 4 PM, gymnastic program from 2:30 PM, basketball game McKinley High vs Kanawh a Athletic Club at 4 PM, and Lotus Quartet from Washington concerts at 8 PM in the lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Rreligious
Board of Managers
O'Connor Dramatic Players
McKinley High School
Kanawha Athletic Club
Lotus Quartet
Washington
Alexandria Highway Hearing Aims at $450000 Link to Fairfax
A state highway commission hearing in Alexandria focuses on a 14 mile road from Alexandria to Fairfax Courthouse with an estimated $450,000 total cost. City, county, and Fairfax authorities plan financing, with Alexandria contributing interest payments and a 10 cent per 100 real estate tax levy to cover bonds. The session features delegates from Fairfax and Alexandria and is hosted by the chamber of commerce.
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Washington Fost Burmad
N. Patrick St. Alesagdyie
State, Highway Commission
George P. Coleman
Nishway
Chamber of Commerce
Alexandria
Fairfax Courthouse
Fairfax County
City of
State Highway Commission
Winchester
Board of Supervisors
Concert for St Rose's Benefit Recital Planned at National Theater
John McCormack has offered his services for a benefit recital for St Rose's Technical School for girls and young women to be held at the National Theater on January 6 at 4 p m. Proceeds will go to the school. Tickets are distributed by Mrs Katie Wilson-Greene. Midland Ma Dec 37 The body of Michael McCabe 42 a miner living with his widowed mother was found at Georges Creek this afternoon believed to have rolled into the creek and drowned.
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Jacob Furrer
Jacob Adam Furrer
Washington
Demaine
Mortuary Chapel
Furrer
Christina Bohraus
Alexandria
Carl J. Goeette
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Here
St Rose’s Technical School
John McCormack
National Theater
Resi ‘Dent
Katie Wilson- Greene
Midland
Michael McCabe
Georges, Creek
New York Society Hosts and Arrivals Abroad
New York society items note Mr T Suffern Taller will host a January 16 dinner for friends. Chattiela Taylor and Mr HobartWilliams arrive Cannes Frances. Prince and Princess Andrew Poniatowski visit Mr and Mrs William Harriman in New York. Vanderbilt Webb went to Bermuda to join Miss Webb until after New Year. Mrs Winchester Fitch hosts an informal tea for about 200 guests at her home. Mrs Horace Leste Hotchkiss and Mrs Wilsett Schuyler Phillips attend. Moses Allen Warren and wife plan to close Huntington cottage January 3 and stay at the Ambassador for the rest of the season. Mrs Richard W Bolling has arrived from Washington and is at the Ambassador.
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Washington Post
New York
T. Suffern Taller
Hobart
Chattiela- Taylor
Cannes
Frances
Prince
Princess Andrew Poniatowski
William A. Harriman
Vanderbilt Webb
Bermuda
Miss Webb
Wilh
Winchester Fitch
Horace Leste Hotchkiss
Wilsett
Schuyler Phillips
Moses Allen Warren
Huntington
Long Island
Hichard W. Bolling
Washington
Ambassador
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertised Relief
An advertisement claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cures indigestion and intestinal ailments including gas and stomach pain. It asserts a single dose relieves symptoms and promises satisfaction or a refund. The text mentions local stores stocking the product and references a lodge brother who provided a sample.
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Sandy
Mayr
Gose
Airhe
O'Donnell
Adv
Washington Society Hears December Gatherings and Weddings
Society notes from Washington describe guests at home enjoys at 1216 Decatur Street NW and at the Home of Treasurer and Mrs Frank White. Debutante Eve at lunch honors Miss Atala Kimmel. Engagement of Miss Helen Miller to Ralph N. Du Bois noted with holiday visits. Tea at Miss Anne Buckley’s Georgetown home introduces Miss Ann Cadwalader Woodville. many young ladies named as attendants. Midshipmen Hobson I Gattis and Edward Kesler Grant spending holidays with Commander Joerns. News of the McManus Wesley marriage follows house gatherings. Connecticut College endowment tea hosted by Miss Jessie Bigelow to benefit the school. National Club tea honors new public interests committee chair Mrs Frank Russell. several prominent names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Miller
Ann Arbor
Mich
William J. Miller
Ralph N. du Bois
Charles I. du Bois
Monroe Street
William FH. Braithwaite
Chevy Chase
Miss Miller
Anne Buckley
Georgetown
Ann
Cadwalader Woodville
William F. Gurley
Omaha
William Hoover
Myddelton Woodville
Margery Hall
Margaret
Virginia Brewer
Marian
Catherine Matthews
Elsa Lopez
Eleanor Scott
Prisca Kaspar
Margaret Casey
Helen Cropley
Margaret Looher
Catherine Snyder
T Elizabeth Young
Isabel Green
National Club of University Women
Public Interests
Frank Russell
Abby Gunn Baker
Frances ,Chickering
Philip Sidney Smith
Charlotte Harding
Harlean James
Catherine Hughes
Mary Wallace
Robert Lansing
Avery Coonley
Hill
Vice President Hosts Senate Pages Dinner Today
Vice President Calvin Coolidge will host the annual holiday dinner for Senate pages, continuing a eight year tradition. Toastmaster John W. Palmer will preside and pages Eugene Higgins Richard Riedell Tom Cobb King Melvin Hurley Ingham Mack Andrew Bergerson lead brief talks on topics from disarmament to education. Senators Elkins and Kendrick will present gifts to the pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Marshall
Coolidge
John W. Palmer
Eugene W. Higgins
Richard Riedell
Tom Cobb King
Melvin IL. Hurley
Ingham Mack
Andrew Bergerson
Elkins
Kendrick
Thomas Brew
Thomas Bond
Willigan Cheatham
Raymond Feldt
Richard Fenton
Henry Gentry
Addison Guieseking
Clarence Gunther
Donald Margrave
Eugene W Higgins
Jack Hilliard
Melvin Hurley
John Kauffman
Edward Myers
Charles Reamy
Bernard Reed
Richard Rie Geil
John Daniel Sullivan
John Coughlin
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Turner
John Emerson
D W Gritho
Amer- An
Rofrermans
Germany
Jeans Export Filma
Paul Fliegers
National Association of Satioh
Fastman Kodakmpany
Yers
William A de Ford
Newark
International Tm Service Company
Vnc
Frederick Coudert
Pathe Exchange, Inc
A. Achelis
New York City
Fordney
John J Kirby
Sidme+ Mason
Gloucester City
Welsbach
Lerman
Receivers For Motor Co
the Motor Company of
Wig
Ralph 3 Warnard
leHoy
Raron D. Quinter
Veo Ype
Oporto
Behring Strait
Gulf Stream
Lfe
Newport News
Pi Chi Li
Matanzas Bay
Havana
Spain
Brest
van Dieman’s Land
Babe Ruth
Polo Grounds
Mr. Wells
China
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Mrs. Harding
Court
Christian Scientist Publishing Trustees
Phca
Thirsty Eye
Hoath
John Barleycorn
Police
Walter A. Varney
del Ray
B. Penn
Mr. Varney
Smith
Dr. Penn
Justice Snow
Virginia
State Department of Health
Richmond
Mday
L. E Foulks
ST. Rose's
Benefit
New York Society
Frank Morrison
Decatur Street
Grace Hudson
Mra
Frankt White
King
Robert Wadfet
Dent
Geaaon
Atala Kimmel
Hobson I. Gattis
Edward Kesler Grant
Mrs. Joerns
Mr. Gattis
Raleigh, NC
Joerns
W. A. Gattis
Durham
N.C
Joseph A. McManus
Greenville
S. C
Maude,a. Wesley
A B. Wesley
Kingston, N.Y
Jessie Bigelow
Connectcut College Endowment Fund
May Bigelow
Dorothy Diggett
E. Q. Smith
Arthur Deering Call
F. T. Nesbit
Resinol
Fanaa Ee Cit Gillmatimisie
William H. Brymyer
Cornhill Publishing Co
Boston
John Nynas Stors
John J. Wynn
Citizens’ Savings Bank
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
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