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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1919

Page

14

Municipal street rail ownership gains support at hearings

Witness Samuel R. Bertron from New York testified that municipal traction properties can be efficiently operated. He financed about 70 street rail ventures in cities like Buffalo and New Orleans and supported public ownership to curb political ills. Other experts urged relief via fare increases and warned rail companies may drop services if not allowed steadier funding.

Federal Electric Railays Commission Samuel R. Bertron New York Buffalo New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Herthen Job Ebledges New York Airways Company J K Newsman St Louis Heulges

Protests Against Liquor Law Sparks Frightful Threats

A letter from Simon Wolf of Portland Savings Maine dated July 21 194 urges resistance to liquor law proposals warning that liberty and constitutional rights are at stake. He condemns the lawmakers as insane and compares them to hostile forces while urging citizens to accept consequences of new restrictions and defend freedom.

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Cardinal Gibbons 85 Today Card Isolated Jubilant Note

United Press reports Cardinal Gibbons will mark his seventy fifth birthday with a quiet day at the Shriver home in Union Mills Maryland, joined only by Robert G. Shriver and his family. Bishop O Connell visits and praises the cardinal who remains active in war welfare drives and public work.

United Press Baltimore Mia Cardinal Gibbons Robert G. Shriver Union Mills Bishon T J O'Connell Richmond Shriver

Pardon for Defacing Image by McAnally Resolution

Representative Wood introduced two resolutions in one measure to McAnally who was sentenced to months imprisonment after being found guilty of painting the German colors on the statue to Henry Wirz at Andersonville Georgia. The resolution says McAnally acted from patriotic motives. In San Diego Primrose veteran minstrel who fell ill at a hospital after three weeks here with a stomach disease.

Wood Chades A.mcanally Fter Bens Daughters of the Confederacy Andersonville Henry Wirz McAnaily Gam Diego Calif Primrose

Sayings of Mrs. Solomon by Helen Rowland

A humorous meditation on men and women contrasts the simpleton with the wise man. The piece notes that women mask knowledge with charm and cunning, while a savvy man keeps counsel. It ends with the line that to the Simpleton all things are simple and he never knows how little he knows about women.

Mrs. Solomon Helen Rowland Marcel Burt the Press Publishing Co

Keeping Down the Spirit of Youth by Sophie Irene Loeb

A guardian grandmother suppresses the young woman’s vitality with rigid rules and material motives. The 21 year old begins to see her denied rights and contemplates independence as she recalls the value of youth’s spirit and mutual warmth.

Sophie Irene Loeb Coprticht, JM the Press Publishing Co

Americans Killed and Wounded In Fighting on the French Front

A long list of U S soldiers with numerous spellings and hometowns names scattered across the page. The roll includes KIA DIED OF WOUNDS and DIED OF DISEASE entries with ranks from Private to Sergeant and civilians noted. Names include Hamson James I Cascilla Angelo New Haven Conn Fenton Claude Terra Haute Ind and many others across states and foreign origins.

Hamson James I Cascilla Miss Camacco Angelo New Haven Conn Gryp Anibe Brighton Fenton Claude Terra Haute Ind Nei John Edinburg H. Wojcieskowski Stanley Poland Seller William Kansas City Whittle Ralph Des Moines Inwa Fleming Philadelphia Lenart Kazmer Ironweed Mich Ruste Robert A. Montrose S Dak Alfier Antoni Port Homer Ohio Basile Fre Monturo Italy Brerendzen Jacob J Henley Betz Joseph Lebanon Bower Austin Bremen Noak Bowling George H Howardsville Brateher Arkansas City Kans Badong George W Detour Butore Pearl A Vanester Burton Ernest Nottingshire Eng Campbell Robert A. Weston Idaho Clifford F Rockville Jensen Healey FE Stallwater

Army Doughnut Girl Weds New York Soldier

Miss Gladys E. McIntyre, known with her sister Irene for making doughnuts for Salvation Army Doughboys in France, married Russell A. Harmon of Floyd Va a former lieutenant in the 194th New England National Guard division. The romance began in the Toul sector of France where Harmon and the McIntyre sisters worked. Harmon’s father is a Salvation Army colonel.

New York Gladys E. McIntyre Irene Salvation Army Buts France Russell A. Harmon Floyd New England National Guard Toul Harmon McInntyre Mrs. Harmon

Security Bank Plans Capital Increase to 200000

Directors of Security Savings and Commercial Bank propose raising capital from 100000 to 200000 with a stockholders meeting set for August 6. New stock at 300 per share offered to existing holders, allowing proportional subscription. Market value exceeds 200, book value near 140 after increase. Bank deposits near 3500000 and dividend at 12 percent to be maintained.

BE. Booker Security Savings and Commercial Bank George Elec Capital Traction Georgeown G_ Lt Metropolitan R. R Amer. Grapho Col. P. Mfg Oe Capital Traction Ashington Gas A & el Wash. Ry ATR Capital Columbia Farmers & Mechanics Wederal Scar Washington Trust Companies Continental Trust National Sayings & Trust Zee Ator. Trust Wash An & Trust Savings Banks Commerce & Savinga East Wash Liberty Savings Ane Seventh Street Arlington Corcoran Eee National Union Title Insurance Col Grapho Mfg Clapin-Sacks Mig. Co Paper Mige Lanston Tfr. & Stge Wee Mergenthaler Linotype Stee & Safe Deposit

Washington and Chicago Markets Mixed as Stocks Bonds Languish

Washington stock exchange activity was minimal with Capital Traction the only stock traded and prices uneven. Chicago hogs, corn and grain futures rose to near peak levels while oats rye and barley held steady amid widespread market strength in related commodities.

Washington Stock Exchange Capital Traction Capital Traction Railroad Chicago

Buenos Aires Reaches Dollar Par After Gold Arrival

Buenos Aires reports the American dollar at par in foreign exchange for the first time since the war entry. The move followed the arrival of 60 kegs with 27 million dollars in American gold coin on the steamer Vauban. Banks opened with the peso at 1 peso 4% centavos, later drifting slightly but still above par.

Buenos Aires Preas United States Vauban

Time Money Holds At Its High Level In Market Roundup

Time money remains at elevated levels as stocks show mixed movement. Trading in industrials improves with Liberty issues irregular, while call money scales down slightly. Bonds stay fairly active with Liberty bonds uneven and victory bonds steady as new certificates of indebtedness draw subscriptions.

Washington Post New York

Daily Cotton Market Report from Chicago and New York

Chicago notes receipts of 19 900 with strong demand and higher prices up to 23.00 for top grades while cattle and sheep markets show receipts and varied lot prices. New York previews butter eggs and cheese with quiet beef and hog markets and steady sugar and coffee quotes across bulk commodities.

Chicago Lesh New York Pennsylvania Wesern Hennery Eeeee Middle West Rieja Santos

Baltimore markets and New York metals report July 22

Baltimore markets detail dairy prints and process butter pricing with scattered firsts and rolls across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states. New York copper and metal quotes hold firm while exchange rates wobble with a call money rate debate and forecasts for term settlements and European credits.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Virginia New York St. Louis Ogi

Quick Buyers Sought for Income and Speculation Properties

Opposite million dollar depot and hotel to be located between 11th and 12th streets on New York Avenue. Extensive frontage offered. Price set well below neighboring lot sales.

Million Dollar Depot 11Th and 12Th Sts N. Y. Are

Corner properties and rents from a real estate list

A fragmented real estate advertisement lists several corner and business properties with prices and rents. Examples include a 14th Street corner at 38,500 with 3,800 yearly rent, a Corner Downtown listing at 39,000 with 365 monthly rent, and other parcels in Washington Heights and near Boston House ar. Stone & Fairfax publish these offerings from 1342 New York Ave.

Stone & Fairfax New York Ave

War era rupee pressures from metal shortages

Higher price would probably have a disturbing influence on the rupee. The largest demand at present comes from arts and industries, which have been starved for the white metal during the war.

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