New Federal Tax Hits the District Hotels Hard
Washington business leaders respond to the new revenue law with concern over higher taxes reducing 1917 earnings, noting hotels with small capital face steep levies. Four installments ease payments but bankers warn on liquidity while Liberty Loan talks begin in earnest. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co meets to retire its $300,000 issue as 1918 prosperity supports dividends and leadership changes.
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Washington
Mnieh
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Ananis
Hagenez
Thompson
Eugene E
F Saul
Corcoran Thom
Eynon
Goat Company
Norfolk
Daniel Fraser
Clarence F Nor
Ement
Woellam E Pearson
Odell S&shaexwbmith
Myles T Wheeler
Ley
Second National Bank
J. K. Serboth
Walter W. Marion
Civil pensions meeting at naval factory urged Congress action
The retirement committee of the naval gun factory invites attendance for a fourth floor meeting at the Naval Edge building to discuss a conference on federal employee pensions. A $15 point conference will follow to advocate cooperation for McWel l ar Reating pension legislation and a strong turnout is urged tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sGine
Naval Gun Factory
Toigorab
Naval Edge
Congress
Cross Resigns Federal Reserve Post for City Bank Job
J L Cross deputy governor of the Tenth district Federal Reserve Bank resigns to become assistant vice president of National City Bank of New York. Cross arrived in Kansas City in November 1915 from Washington after resigning as examiner for the Federal Reserve Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bcross
Tenth
District Federal Reserve Bank
Tent
National City Bank of New York
Cross
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Keeping Young with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative and bile cleaner. It promotes improved appearance and health by cleansing bowels and liver, noting the olive color and a price of 25 cents per box through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Ohio
Capital Traction Stock Climbs on Washington Exchange
Local stock activity shows Capital Traction Company moving upward with 61 shares traded at 36 to 87 percent after-hours. Other items include Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 6 percent, various bonds and utilities notes, and mixed prices across rail, bank, and insurance listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Traction Company
Washington Stock Exchange
Emall
Washington Railway [and Electric Company
Salea—Reguier
Capital Traction
Tia Traction
Bi Bat A Hoon
Washington
Aera
Local Produce Market Prices Document
A scanned price list shows items across categories including eggs butter cheese poultry fruit and vegetables. Entries list per item price ranges and units such as per pound per basket and per box, with varieties including roosters turkeys fresh killed chickens apples lemons oranges cranberries grapefruit potatoes beans peppers okra radishes cucumbers lettuce peas celery squash kale and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Tub
New York State
New
Heno
Ketts
Young
California
Florida
Baltimore Markets Poultry Prices and Live Stock report
Baltimore markets report dated February 1 lists alive chickens by class and price ranges, ducks and puddle varieties with assorted weights, turkeys and gobblers, butter and dairy items from Western creamery and nearby creameries, plus live stock prices for hogs and cattle. Prices cover Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia regions and include firsts, extras, and regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Fev
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Boggs
Pennnsylvania
Western
West Virginia
Southern
North Carolina
Marriage Bureau Inquiry Letter From Richert of Pine Island
Col William A Krol received a letter from W Richert Pine Island NY requesting the latest matrimonial bulletin and the address of eligible ladies seeking marriage. The correspondent signs as a young man eager to marry and thanks the office for its courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Krol
Cupid
Licenas Department
Richert
Pine Island
N. Y
W. Richer
Planes Damaged In Transit From Washington To San Diego
Muddy fields and high winds damage three of four army aircraft en route to San Diego. Maj. Albert Smith, in charge, reports one plane grounded in Vernon Alabama after striking a tree during takeoff in mud. The two remaining planes suffer major damage in a wind storm near El Paso Texas.
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Army
Washington
San Diego
Cal
Albert Smith
War Department
Pax Leitie
Vérnon
Ala
el Paso
Tex
Equity divisions seed a crowded docket in D C court
The Daily Record lists numerous equity and circuit division matters before judges Bailey Gould and Stafford with cases ranging from wills and administrations to real estate deeds and property disputes. Notable items include estates of Mary C. Smith Frank W. Kammerer and Nicholas Harper, and real estate transfers in neighborhoods across Northwest and Southwest DC.
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Justice Hitz
Benjamin Crane
Ra International Steel and Shinding Company
Justice Bailey
Nicholas C. Harper
Int
Ips
Willliam
Taylor
Eatate
Alexander B. Cromwhite
Annie P.’Cronbhite
Doud
Frank J. Horan
Estate of
Virginia
Cae Tie Palmer
Pond
Maude A. Long
William At Long
Bend
Bridget Gullipaney
Soan
Renteo
Cullinane
Bond
Conrrad
Sym
Katherine Somner
Atos Oltats
Latimer
Ata
Rosa Blout
Eine Doh Meu Moulder Wilson
Jam
Citerlame
Tor
Deeds of trust list for several property foreclosures
A long catalog of deeds of trust details properties in square lots, buyers, and securing associations. Names include Brown, Emmerich, Bergmann, Petty, Holmes, Hales, Lewis, Lascola, Drury, Barnett, Shreve, Fairfax, Trapani, and Gordon among others. Amounts range from hundreds to thousands with terms of 0 to 6 percent, monthly or quarterly payments, and various term lengths.
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Waesy Woodridge
Francis Saul
A. Patty
Freck L. Shutts
Agiere
Sherwood
Benjamin F. Edwards
Minute Norria
Charles W. Claggett
Truntes
Maurten
Kerman
Square
Sixth
Frace
Cheuring
G. B. Schulsa
Sisth Street
D. Bago Bebaiee
Ae Scheurtag
Holger
Crerwal
Sosuty
Pais
Chatise A. Lereis
Nealoa
Marco A. di
orxThaiery
Lynchburg
Chase Grove
Fulton
Gordon
Kathi Talbot
Conagtcut Avenue Terrace
Cora
A. Wanon
Eleventh Street
J. Dargan
James J. Hunt
Square Fe
Fourteenth Street
James W. Overatreat
Elizabeta A Grosakopt
Dykon’s Court
Onion Street
Joseph Darlington
Clinton James
Ibor F
A. Park Heights
Glora A. Lasser
J. Cole, Jr
Gent
Anne M. BP
W. Wenderson
Albert A
Dorothy Hellman
Fulton R. Gordon
Ware
Padsorth
John J. Fosselman
Eugenio M. Frigazzi
Baltimore
Carl Kettler
Arts Iota
Tourth Street
H. Bradley Davidson
Luther
Frintee
Allen Oliver
Arent Street
Ittabe P. Taylor Et Ax
Allee R. Andrews
French Street
Altice B. Livingston
Alonzo C. Barnett
Squarh
Wuusm
Os. Brown
Mary L
George M. Emmerich
Douglass
Mackayl
Washington
Permanent Building Association
Mary BE. Qlark
Henry 4. Bergmann
Metropolis Building Association
Hugento M. Frngersziet
Carmilla
Thomas E. Petty
Joseph A. Petty
Charlotte Fosselman
Gemignnually
G. Holmes
Heber
Thornton
George F. Williams
Sere Mattie J. Howe
Laura B. Hales
B. Francis Seyl
James F. Shea
Howe Savings Bank
Charles A. Lewis
Lorena M
Ernest L. Schmidt
Sccure
American Building Association
Stefano Lascola
George F.ais Jama
Doran
Platt
Perce Soapy
Agata I
Charles W. Fairfax
Frederic Berat
James O
Erle Pettie
Allen
H. Bradley David
Son
Charles HE
Tay
Reumiat
Hmmerich
American Ballet
Mary A. Grey
Wharton EB
Lester and
Richeel
J. F
National Permanent Building
Hilzabeth A. Grosskept
Herbert T. Bhennon
Morton
Mary Johnson
Arthur Cacy
Marvio Ed Cnatis
Perpetual Building Association
Kathryn Talbot
J. H. Gordon
Fatson H. Gorton
L L Perkins Unites States Fraternity and Gunrenty
L L Perkins unites a local fraternity and security measure in the Southern Mids region. The item notes a contact phone MM 013 for further details and emphasizes regional collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Perkins
Unites
Fraeity & Gunrenty
Mids
Policy on Merchant Marine Transferred to Goens March First
Shipping policy efforts shift to Conrad E. Goens as director of traffic for export and import, with duties in coordinating new steamship lines and port improvements. Chairman Hurley says a national opinion survey via the United States Chamber of Commerce will guide government stance on merchant marine, while Spens sails on as inland traffic manager for the Food Administration. Cooperation with business and railway links to foreign trade remain central as the exports control committee dissolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Shipping Board
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
International Feld
Chamber of Commerce
Isber
Conrad E. Goens
Railroad Administration
Navy
Ratireada
Mr. Spena
The
Port and Harbor Improvement Commission
Food Administration
Mr. Spens
Princeton, St
Chicago, Buriington and Quincy Railroad
Board to Push Medical Bill for Disease Control
At a Board of Trade public health committee meeting last night the push was authorized for passage in Congress of Surgeon General Blue’s bill to curb the spread of infectious diseases. The influenza situation was discussed and District health officer Dr. William C. Fowler said malady cases showed a waning trend based on department reports. A few routine matters were acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Committee
Board of Trade
Congress
Blue
William C. Fowler
Maine memorial services invite Chamber of Commerce
Members of the Chamber of Commerce invited to the Twenty first Maine memorial services of the United Spanish War Veterans in the riding hall at Fort Mysr Saturday at 2 30 p m. Secretary Grant sent invitations yesterday to all chamber members. F A Van Reuth, house committee chair, called a committee meeting for Tuesday at 12 20 p m.
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Chamber of Commeree
Maine
District Department
United Spanish War Veterans
Fort Mysr
Grant
Chamber
F. A. van Reuth
House
Quotation Promotes New Dictionaries By Maxim Duo
The piece advertises The New Universities Dictionary distributed by the paper. It features a Maxim quotation on polishing pebbles and diamonds and claims the book offers free education, specialized information across topics, and illustrated pages in color and duotone using a tape process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ingersoll
Hudson Maxim
Universities
Proposals for Army Photo Building in Washington DC
Proposals opened for constructing a photographs building for Army offices in Washington DC. Commissioner Charles Kutz and J. Samdinier oversee the bid. bids secured until March, with specifications and requirements published for contractors.
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Dolan
Atreets
Colueshia
Charles Ee Kutz
D.C
Bop
Genpuantenton
Gwenn Jsamdiner
Chaerle Eutz
D. Feib
Sau
WAR College
Army Ole
Biton
D. C
Garormstion
John Moir
Col
Wieerasieine
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Corcoran
National Union
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James Erier
Brooke
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Stilson
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District of Columbia
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Gregory Kappler
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Toomey & Toomey
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West
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Koenigaberger
Baxter
Taird
James We. Mehially
Baxter Shoerweil
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Reguleition Club
Ta Gesius Corporation
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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