Wilson & Company Plant Shows Kind Management At Chicago
William Freeman describes how Wilson & Company in Chicago treats job applicants with courtesy and fairness, noting workers who smile after being told no work prove the manager’s kindness. A veteran worker values hands on labor, starts at the bottom, and earns respect. the piece praises the company culture and plans a future human-interest story about a 75 year old ship girl leading 1100 women.
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Ployment Bureau
Wilson & Company
Chicago
Here
Dean
Go Poe
Lossman
Mara Whathry
Wilson & Company J
Tith
Wilson & Company Dolans
Glass Appeals for Higher War Taxes in New Revenue Bill
Secretary Glass urged Americans to cheerfully pay the higher war taxes effective April 1, aimed at financing the recently signed revenue bill. The measure imposes levies on liquor, tobacco, luxuries, automobiles, pianos, candy, slot machines, and various businesses with retroactive effect. income, excess profits, and war profits taxes begin March 15 with 25 percent installments.
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Glass
Wilson
Revenue Bureau
Two More Naval Reservists Held Amid Bribery Probe
Secretary Daniels announced the arrest of five naval reservists in the Third naval district over bribery charges. Lieuts Benjamin S. Davis and Benet James Ellert Ensign Paul Heck and Chief Boatswains Lloyd G Casey and Frederick A Jones face accusations of taking money and gifts for enrolling men and securing shore duties. Usher said he had no knowledge of the latest arrests.
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Third Naval District
Daniels
Benjamin S. Davis
Benet James Ellert
Paul Heck
Lloyd G. Casey
Frederick A. Jones
Davis
Naval Service
Ellert
Casey
Ensign Beck
Jones
Naval Reserve Force
New York
Nathaniel Tt. Usher
Washington
Chinese Rail Inquiry Group to Dine at Hotel Washington
The official Chinese railroad commission led by K. C. Yih C. C. Wong and 3. K Hain will be entertained at a luncheon today at 2 30 pm by Washington business leaders under the Chamber of Commerce. The party includes chamber and Board of Trade members, State Department representatives, visitors and their secretaries. They arrive this morning. a Mount Vernon visit is planned for tomorrow.
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Official
Railroad Commission of China
K. C. Yih
Republic of China
C. C. Wong
Pekin-Yankow
K Hain
Hotel
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Board of Trade
State Department
William F. Gude
Thomas Grant
Commission
Mount Vernon
Luxury liners ship passengers list from Liverpool
Earl Reading traveling with Lord and Lady Reading and Mr. and Mrs 3 P Morgan aboard the Cunard liner Aquitania sailing from Liverpool to New York tomorrow after noon. The Caronta lists Maj. William Allen Gen. G R Dyer Capt. W M Hanay and others among the passengers.
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Lord and Lady Reading
3. P. Morgan
Cunard
Liverpool
New York
Lord Molyneur
Campbell Stuart
Duchess Connaught
Nadian Rangers
Arthur Willett
Gromwood Mears
Reid Siennie
R. N
Perkins Bell
KE. C
Art Lover Slain With His Own Weapon in New York
New York police seek a motive after eccentric art connoisseur George A. Robee is found dead in his Madison Avenue lodging house. The crime mirrors a prior art collector slaying, with diamonds stolen and the suspect weapon possibly a wall saber or bolo handle. Detectives examine the antique weapon for clues amid a widening crime wave in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George A. Robee
Madison Avenue
J. Pierpont Morgan
Winfield Scott Philhower
Robee
Etao Na Mf
Nonce
Brooklyn
Daylight saving law gains broad support amid push to repeal
Business groups and labor bodies press Congress to keep daylight saving. Newark church and Essex trades council oppose repeal while Senator Calder backs preservation. War garden survey cites 5,243,000 gardens. extra daylight could yield 329,409 additional eight hour days of food production. London announces march 30 start for daylight saving with Sept 28 return.
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Congress
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Newark
Rheumatism Link and Home Remedy Advice
The article promotes keeping uric acid from joints through warmth and hydration, claims rheumatism stems from excess meat and uric acid, and recommends Jai Salts as a cheap, harmless remedy to stimulate kidneys and flush uric acid from the blood.
W V R R to Seek 12 1/2 Million Bond Issue
Washington Virginia Roadway Company plans for a March fifth stockholders meeting to seek authorization to issue 12 1/2 million dollars in bonds, with up to 2 million sold this year to liquidate nearly 1 million in floating debt and finance a new Mount Vernon and Camp Humphreys Railway.
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Washington/Virginia Roadway Company
Mount Vernon and
Camp Humphreys
Washington-Virginia
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Washington, Arlington and Tralls Church
May Admit Savings Banks Across Federal Reserve System
A bill introduced in both houses of Congress, backed by the American Bankers Association, would admit mutual savings banks into the federal reserve system. It covers about 622 banks across the Northeast and Midwest with combined deposits around 15 billion dollars. Under the plan the Fed would set admission conditions, and each bank would deposit 3 percent of surplus with its district reserve bank and an additional callable sum up to a limited rate, earning interest.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank System
Mutual Savings
Congress
American Bankers' Association
Milton W. Harrison
Savings Bank
Association
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington
California
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Fines Set For Suffragists At Statehouse Demonstration
In Beston February 25 police court fined all but two women suffragists arrested after demonstrations before and after the parade honoring President Wilson. Fines were five dollars each for speaking without a permit and letering. Three paid fines, others jailed at Charles Street likely eight days. One woman discharged not guilty, a 14 year old girl also discharged as court lacked jurisdiction. Many refused to reveal names, arraigned as Jane Doe.
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Beston
Statehouse
Wilson
Letering
Charles Street
Sewerage plans approved by Board of Trade committees
The committees on sewers of the Board of Trade, Dr. H K Martyn chairman, met yesterday to review the suburban drainage project for districts contiguous to the District in Maryland including Takoma and towns along the Rockville pike. They will meet soon to hear reports and draft a report for the Board of Trade.
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Board of Trade
H. HK. Martyn
Maryland
Takoma
Rockville Pike
Campbell Seeks Speaker Nomination In House Conference
Republican members from Kansas plan to nominate Representative Campbell for Speaker at the House Republicans conference tomorrow night. Western lawmakers have pledged support as Campbell enters a race that shifts from a Mann versus Gillett contest to a broader GOP bid. Promoters cite his sixteen years in Congress, party loyalty, and strong parliamentary skills as key reasons for unity.
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Kansas
Representative Campbell
House
Campbell
Representative Mann
Ilinois
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Mr. Campbell
D. BR. Anthony, Jr
Edward Little
Homer Hoch
James G. Strong
Hays B. White
J. N. Tincher
Great West
Philip P. Campbell
Congress
Republican Party
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Push War Fund for Near East
Terrible conditions and widespread suffering in Armenia Syria Persia and upper Greece prompt bread lines and aid. Sergt William White recounts persecutions and privation to urged support for the American committee for relief in the Near East aiming to raise 150000 in Washington this week. District society D A R plans a mass meeting at Liberty Place next Sunday with Dr W Hunter detailing Holy Land observations and theater collections totaling 5224.68 from Washington venues by last night.
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Armenia
Syria
Persia
Greece
Sergt
William White
GatHpoli
District Society
Committee On Meetings
Laberty Flue
W. Hunter
New York
Committee For Relief
The
Holy Land
Washington
Crandalls
Columbia
Garden
Belasco
National
Metropolitan
Cosmos
Polis
Rialto
Gunston Hall Launch to Open Alexandria Shipyard Parade
Alexandria chamber plans a full flag ceremony for the Gunston Hall launch at Virginia Shipbuilding Corp yard. Notables including Edward N Hurley and naval leaders expected. parade in Washington resumes after ceremonies with a large crowd anticipated to attend the 4 p m launch.
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Gunston Hall
Alexandria
Virginia Ship Building Corporation
Potomac
Chamber of Commerce of
CLEW TO VALUATION DATA Revealed at W R & E C O probe
The District public utilities commission yesterday resumed the drainage inquiry into the W R and E C O affairs, signaling new disclosures on valuation records and corporate practices. Officials indicated the probe will examine rate setting, asset valuation, and potential impacts on customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Public Utilities Commission
Property valuation hearing reveals incomplete records and missing company books
In a hearing on the valuation of the Washington Railway and Electric Company property, Frank T. Nelson testified that the appraisal relied on incomplete records and that the old Washington Traction and Electric Company books had never been found. Corporation Counsel Syme cross-examined Nelson, who acknowledged the gaps in documentation and the absence of crucial historical records.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Frank T. Nelson
Syme
Washington Traction and Electric Company
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Britain
London
Great Britain
W.V.R.R
Mt. Vernon and
Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing Company
Names Revenue Appeals Board
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Roper
Rosanda
T. S. Adams
Treasury
J. B. Sterrett
T. Field
W. Cramer
North Carolina
Luther F. Speer
Bureau
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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Farm Loan
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Boston
Push War Fund For
Near East
Liberty Hut
Stanley Hall
John
M. Zimmermann
Pryor
Richard ‘Lotloberg
Violoncello
Anton Pavitzer
Hirsch Perlman
Henri Sokolov
Grend
WYP
Conn
Ave
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Dianora
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
ER. N. Hur- Hlley
BD. C
Hurley
Edward N. Hurley
Shipping Board
Navy
Baker
Charles M., Schwab
Charles Plez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Virginia Shinbuilding Corporation
BL W Morse
Virginia Corporation
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Royal Wilton
Sanford Axminster
Vertu
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Ametiad
Washington Post
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