Knitters Hold Own as Imports Fall and Exports Soar
A Department of Commerce study on the knit goods industry finds US exports doubling in six years while imports dwindle. Profits average ten percent across 63 plants, with 28 mills earning above that and eight reporting losses. High profits concentrate in the Southeast amid improvements in management and capital. Labor costs are re-estimated lower than earlier estimates, and tariff history shows protection and a 1913 rate cut. The report notes production growth and rising capacity, with unclear war impact on trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Wilson
Congress
United States
Department
Bureau of Foreign and, Domestic Commerce
Old Tariff Board
Piney Branch opposes Gallinger Hospital site near Georgia Ave
Members of the Piney Branch Citizens Association uniform in opposition to placing Gallinger Hospital at the mill Selected location on Georgia Avenue and Upahnnatreeta NW. They fear property depreciation and undesired intrusion, planning to urge the District committee to seek a less prosperous area. The group named committee chairs and formed two campaign teams to address new regiments moving into the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finey Branch
Gallinger
Piney Branch
Citizens’ Association
Gallinger Hospital
Georgia Avenue
Upahnnatreeta
Jatt
Low Avenue
Finch
E E
Clements
J of Robb
Elie
AP E Haatings
Public Service Corporation
Peabods Law and Order
E& FE
Clementa
JT. J Battle
Norwood
John W. Keener
Henderson
Battle
Isa Clinton von Croissant
McKay Clayton
Washington
J F Robb
Lewis J Battle
Protest Over Treasury Award Of Central Heating Plant Contract
Local bidders protest the awarding of a 1.5 million central heating and power plant contract to WG Cornell Company of Washington. They allege Treasury Department provided revised specs to favored bidders only. The $1.6 million authorization by Congress is not yet fully appropriated, and protests may go to Congress as debate grows over the Great Falls water power project and the plant’s role as an auxiliary to that development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
WG. Cornell Company
Washington
Congress
Snall
Lhely
Great Falls
Francis F. Weller
Ateam
Supreme Court OF the
District of Columba
Georgia Avenue
Stock Creek Church Road
District of Columbia District Court
Distrct of
Columbia
District of Columbia
Georgetown
Rock Creek Church Road
Moe
United States
Georgia
Ngsewa
Benes Jtith
Washington Evening Star
Washington Port
Washington Herald
Siddons Justice
F. BE. Cunningham
Brownlow Praises Force At Police Officers Installation
District Commissioner Brownlow praised the civilian head role at the district’s police department during a Policemen's Association meeting at Pythian Temple. Officers installed included President Smith first vice president Sanford second vice president Mahane recording secretary Sollera financial secretary Wileson treasurer Lord trustee Keete. Major Pullman urged an adequate pension law as a key improvement. Other speakers included Soterr Gude McK Clayton Moran of the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow
Policemen's Association of the
Pythian Temple
Shelby
Smith
W. Sanford
W. J. Mahane
G. W. Sollera
Jo E E. Wileson
PF OM. Lord
el Keete
Police Department
R W Pullman
G. W. Soterr
Wiliam F Gude
Wiliam McK. Clayton
P Ft Moran
Chamber of Commitce
Letters to the Editor on Various Subjects Editor Post
A reader urges kindness toward a cold neglected mule hitched to a four-seat hack near the Capitol. The writer laments lack of blanket and questions ACA or similar charity's role, referencing Mark Twain and calling for accountability amid tragedy in Lusitania coverage. Edward S. Tart signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Corge
Mark Twain
P C. A
Washington
the Spectator
Jitney Buses Urged to Carry Distinctive Markings
Pro bono publico urges jitney buses to display a clear sign and route marking. The editor notes buses are hard to recognize from a distance and often fail to stop promptly. A small flag marked 1 or 6 is proposed to signal approaching vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRO Bono Publico
Exhibit of Futurist Art in Washington Urged
Editor recalls a push last winter to bring futurist and cubist art to Washington. Local authorities rejected the idea as too conservative, sending art students to Baltimore for exposure. The piece argues residents should judge the works themselves rather than dismiss them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dome
Baltimore
War training sparks call to end youth arms education
A letter from A J Clark of Havre Montana argues that wars will persist as long as boys are taught arms in schools and colleges. He cites biblical prophecy that nations will learn war no more only when youth training ceases, urging a shift toward peace and disarmament.
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Atudente
Colege
A J. Clark
Havre
Mont
Baron de Estournellag de Constant
United States
Germany
Baron
England
Austria
Holland
Springbok ruling on the right of seizure debated
Editor Post argues the United States must act to end Mexican anarchy and press England to halt capturing enemy destination goods on neutral ships. The Springbok decision reshaped law on seizure of contraband and enemy goods, prompting questions if wartime blockades could be undermined via neutral ports and affiliate routes. Edmund Platt supports US action in Mexico while urging restraint on other seizures.
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Post
United States
Mexico
England
Springbok
Supreme Court
Crulasra
Mexican
Lansing
Holland
Denmark
Edmund Platt
Wilson could have saved Lusitania victims, says Post
Editor rails at President Wilson for warning Mexico travelers yet remaining silent over Lusitania risks. The post accuses Wilson of unequal rhetoric and questions why U S policy protected some citizens in Mexico while allowing others to board a doomed liner with known dangers.
Holds the One Term Plank Binding on the President
Letter writer questions the then current president's desire for a second term despite pledging to uphold the 1912 Democratic platform. He asserts the president knew the platform and broke faith with the people by seeking re election, claiming the nation has yet to learn why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Urges Disability Clause In Retirement Bill
Letter writer C Richardson urges inclusion of a disability clause in any retirement bill for government employees. He notes many Home employees earn high salaries yet cannot work due to disability, while others are forced out, calling for fair equalization regardless of influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Richardson
Brightwood Mothers Protest School Governance Change
The Brightwood Home and School Association protests plans to abolish the District of Columbia board of education or shift appointment power from the Supreme Court to the District of Columbia board of commissioners. They argue permanent appointment ensures unbiased school governance and oppose government overreach harming public schools. MA' BE, LANDGRAF, Secretary.
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Poat
Brightwood Home and School Association
District of Columbia Board of Education
Supreme Court
District of Columbia Board of Commissioners
Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
Ma’ BE
Landgraf
Denies Democracy Has Any Part in German Government
James Dodson Basey argues that German government lacks true democracy as power rests with the emperor and Reichstag representation lags population shifts. Quoting Hazen he notes Berlin and smaller states send uneven representation, questioning Germany’s democratic status.
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George
United States
Congress
Germany
Reichstag
Theempire
Berlin
Waldeck
Greater
Hazen
Europe
James Dodson Basey
Man who escaped Mexican massacre demands action
The survivor denies reports that he was killed at Banta Yeabel Chihuahua. He explains he aimed to join the party en route to his San Carlos mine and was prevented. He calls the massacre of fellow Americans shocking and urges action to protect citizens and honor the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Yeabel
Chihuahua
Mexico
San Carlos
C. FL
el Paso
Tex
Lumber revival seen in yellow pine market signals
National lumber trade reports show improving activity with rising orders for yellow pine from the South and growing Northwest exports. Analysts say tariff and canal openings influence demand, while railroad earnings and building activity promise a robust 1916 for lumber and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Northwest
James J. Hill
United States
Walsh Critic of Britain Endorsed by Montana Senator
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana spoke at the University Club before the Common Council Club praising his view that Great Britain wrongly held up the liner United States and seized mail headed for Germany. The remarks drew support from club members and attendees including Will R King and other government officials.
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Montana
Common Council Club
University Club
Thomas J. Walsh
Great Britain
United States
England
Germany
Will R King
Department of the Interior
Bo Sweeney
Preston West
Interior Department
Cone Johnson
State Department
I. J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Lewis F. Post
Department of Labor
Huston Thompson
Fetal Department
Court of Claims
Probation System Triumphs in Navy Reform
The Adjutant General McLean annual report describes the naval probationary discipline as a success both humanely and disciplinarily. Clemency kept many men in service at reduced pay. serious offenders were discharged or released instead of imprisonment, saving about $500,000 in prison costs. Detentions dropped from 1,850 to 740, and 278 chronic offenders were removed, with near unanimous officer approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Navy
British Probe Seeks German Ties in American Exports
British officials in the United States announce a trading with the enemy move under the act to measure German interests in American goods exported to Great Britain. They contend German control through holding companies dominates copper and metal trades, and aim to reroute sales to direct British buyers while not blocking bona fide American firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Great Britain
America
Europsia
Berlin
Britain Sends Mail Protest Over Seized U S Mail
Ambassador Page in London reports delivering to the British foreign office the American note protesting detention and censorship of mail from the United States to European neutral countries. Publication is planned simultaneously in the United States and Great Britain as entente powers align on high seas mail treatment. Britain will confer with France, Russia, and Italy before replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Norman B. Ream
United States
Far West
Panama Canal
Far Northwest
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
British Foreign Office
Great Britain
High Seas
Turks hold eight Frenchmen in Constantinople arrest
In Athens on January 164 the American ambassador Henry Moreenthan informed the American legation of eight Frenchmen arrested in Constantinople as retaliation for the Entente allies arresting Teutonic consuls at Saloniki. The German minister told American minister Droppers that Germany opposes charging the Saloniki consulate with German interests, arguing Saloniki is Greek territory and Greeks must defend foreign interests. John H. Kehl, American consul at Saloniki, has been instructed accordingly.
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Athens
Constantinople
Henry Moreenthan
Saloniki
Droppers
Germany
John H. Kehl
STRICT ON NEW HEALTH RULES FOR TOWELS AND CUPS
New regulations effective February ban public use of towels and drinking cups until they are cleansed and sterilized after each use. Agencies will enforce the rule with fines up to 25 dollars. sterilization procedures apply to cups, mugs, forks, spoons and other tableware in hotels, restaurants, lunchrooms, stores and offices.
Reserves Board Bans Bank Examiners as Directors
The Federal Reserve Board issued a resolution barring any national bank examiner from serving as a director of a reserve bank or as a reserve agent or deputy. Existing examiner appointments to such roles will be revoked promptly. A second resolution bars members of the Federal Advisory Council from official ties to Federal Reserve banks to ensure unbiased advice. The director ban takes effect January 1, ASLT.
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Federal Reserve Board
National Bank
Reserve Bank
Reserve
Federal Advisory Council
Federal Reserve Banks
Trade mission to aid Southern tradesmen tour planned
Stanley H. Rose of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce will begin a southern trip to brief merchants and manufacturers on overseas trade opportunities. The itinerary covers Danville and Lynchburg Virginia Charlotte Greensboro North Carolina Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Tennessee Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Alabama Atlanta Rome Georgia and New Orleans with dates to be announced.
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Stanley H. Rose
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Bureau
Danville
Lynchburg
Charlotte
Greensboro
N. C
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Retrial in New Haven Case Ordered by Justice Dept
The Department of Justice will seek new trials for five former New Haven Railroad directors charged with Sherman antitrust violations after a New York jury disagreed last Sunday. Only the trial date remains to be settled by Attorney General Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
New Haven Railroad
New York
Gregory
Sues on ordnance contracts in Providence court
Herbert F L Allen sues the American and British Manufacturing Company in the Rhode Island Superior Court for 12000 dollars claiming a 3 percent commission on all government ordnance contracts through the U S government with exceptions for certain gun contracts. He says large sums were due and 7800 dollars remains unpaid.
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Washington Post
Providence
R. J
Washington
United States
Herbert F. Ll. Allen
Allen
Washington Railway and Rail Ventures Oddly Priced
A fragmented list shows several securities with quoted values and percentages such as Washington Railway at 8344 and Munsey Trust at 61. Other entries include Washington Gas with 72 percent ex dividend and N. W. Steamboat at 152. The jumble also contains references to Lombsey and Grapho, plus Miller Train Control in a cryptic financial roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gas
Wash. Ry
Elec
Potomac Con
Washington & T
Georgetown
Washington Utilities Co
Mergenthsler
Lanaton
Munsey Trust
Continental Trust
Wash. & Southerm Bank
American National Bank
W. Steamboat
Ls Gayety Theater
Columbia Hotel Company
Fussell Ice Cream Company
American Paper Can Do
Oklahoma
Muller
Capital ‘Traction
Washington Railway Pie
Wash. Rwy
Georgetown Gan
Mergenthaler
Steamboat
Washington Baseball Club
Grapho Com
Grapho
Miller ‘Train Control
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Knitters Holding Own
Impugn Power Plant Award
Force
Policemen’s Association
Lusitansa
Edward
Lusitania
The
Mr. Wilson
Amerlcana
Brightwood
Birat
Walsh
Britain
Guards Reserve Bank
Board
Commerce Bureau
New Haven
Ordnance
Commercia Nationa Bank
Bank OF Personal Service Corner
Fourteenth and 6 Sts
UK Savings Department
Ashton G. Clapham
Arthur Lee
James A. Cahill
Tucker K. Sands
Frank E. Ghiselli Herbert V. Hunt
Zot
Thomas L. Hume
G Street
Pgp
Tel
Washington Loan & Trust Company Cor. Ltd
F Sts
John Joy Edson
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
N. W
Geo. J. Easterday
Washington, D. C
Flather, Moorhead & Elmore
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Miller
Jesse L. Heiskell
H St. N. W
Dentinger
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Equitable
Equitable Building
F St. N. W
JOY _ EDSON
Rank Preeside
Lincoln Hotel
10Th & H Sts
N W
Hanning
Cairo
Brighton
California St
Bras Gorn
Army and Navy
Cafe Armor Togo
18Th
H Sts
Logan Iowa Circle
Cor
18Th ST
William Catto
Dewey Hotel
S.st. Nw
Bet
L.A Pattee
Mgr
George Q. Pattee
Prap’r
Stratford
Monroe Sts
New Oxford Hotel
15Th
Pennsylvania Ave
N.W
White House Grounds
U 8. Treasury
U.S
J. H. Weaver
Ocean Steamers
Florida
Bay
Land of Sunshine and Flowers
Savannah
Jacksonville
Thans Co
P. Turner
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk, VA
Chamberlin Hote
Boston
City Ticket Offee
Woodward Building
15Th St. N. W
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat CO
Florida Resorts
Ith Avenue
South America
Laren
Holt, Line
Ber CIA
Tropica
Dasteca
General Agee
Broadway
eResei Hicks
F St
Conservatory
Dresden
C. F. Grant
Traver
Old Masonic Temple
Ashington Business and Civil Service School
N.Y
Ave
Poteet
Mas
Emily Freca Panne
Ith St. Ne
No. & Truck Company
Army
Cook & Stoddard Company
Conn
MFG. CO
PA. Ave. NW
Marion
Motor and Tire Sales Company
14Th St
Sin SU
Packard
McReynolds
L St
Jeffery Hoadster
Mummog
Franklin
DS Hendrick Co
Boy Mackey
South Captol
Cate Miller Bros
Glasser
Miller Bros
14Th Ft
Union
Gat
FORD
Union Garage
West
Paylor
North
City
Rity Proper
Soc
Bouger Ford Dodge
Oldsmobil
Aberdeen
District Bue Co
Portasse Steel
Washington D. W
Adams
Harley Davidsons
Excelsiors
Merelfs
POPES
Thors Howard A. French & CO
Ninth Street NW
Baverford Cycle CO
10Th St Nw
Smith’s Transfer & Storage CO
Roland Falls Church
Corrad H. Syme
James Francis Smith
Noyrwsna
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