Deflation Movement Gains Momentum in U S Prices to Fall
In a wide review the article argues deflation is spreading with lower foodstuff and living costs ahead. It notes Treasury rate shifts, federal lending pressures, and railroads facing large maturing debts as businesses and consumers adjust. The piece outlooks gradual price declines and a shift toward productive lending as wartime costs ease.
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William Justice Bofes
New York
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Price-cutting movement to ease credit after effect on industry
The passage argues that once the price-cutting movement ends, less credit will be needed to finance day-to-day business. This will allow the country to pursue constructive enterprises that were put on hold during the period of tight credit.
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The
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New York Herald
Retirement blanks ready for government officials
Ten thousand retirement blanks will be distributed to heads of government departments and executives nationwide this week. The blanks will be sent from the bureau of pensions to apply for retirement. about 4000 to 5000 may be eligible in the first year. Civil service will handle records and verification, with age limits up to 70. those beyond may continue if efficiency is certified.
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Bureau of Pensions
Camps Open Thursday for ROTC Officer Camps Series
The second annual ROTC summer camp series opens Thursday for six weeks with ten camps nationwide to serve about 21600 students. Camp Devens hosts 1200 students from eastern regions. Porto Rico sends forty five officers and students. Maj George J Holden of Vermont directs, with numerous officers from universities and military academies on duty, including Capt L R James, BG Ferris, Capt F K R Mebhean, Capt J Adler, Capt P W Baade, Lt WW Lang, Capt S S F Mashbir, Capt C Coulter, Capt D J Maclachlan, Lt ROA Bingham, Lt G A Lockhart, Lt Hoh Dueger Clason, and Capt L H Richmond.
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Ferris Connecticut Agricultural College
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P W Baade
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D J Maclachlan
Cornell University
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Hoh
Dueger Clason
Lockhart
Augusta Military Academy
Richmond West Maryland College
Pennsylvania State College
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Tidal Basin Beach Sees 20000 Bathers In Sunshine Day
The Tidal Basin bathing beach opened at 7 am and drew about 20 000 visitors before thunder showers sent bathers uptown. A first time extension checking system operated smoothly with no accidents. Yesterday set a new attendance record for the Sunday, surpassing the July 4 peak, aided by added facilities and a longer beach.
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Tidal Basin
Orlock
Confe r on Auditorium
A Washington Chamber select committee to aid Col Harper in choosing 100 members to plan a giant convention hall likely to be appointed early this week. Chapin Brown and M A Leese, active in the hall movement, will confer with Col Harper today.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Cal Robert N Harper
Washington
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M A Leese
Chamber
Col Harper
Baptist Pastor Resigns from Second Baptist Church
The Rev Howard L. Stewart, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, submitted his resignation to the congregation yesterday to accept a call from Mantua Baptist Church in Philadelphia. The resignation is effective September 1 after five years of service marked by 600 member admissions and church improvements including a new organ. A six-and-a-half pound baby girl arrived at Sibley Hospital for Mr and Mrs Eugene Flynn, both reported doing well. they reside at 2217 First Street Northwest.
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Phladelphia
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Flynn
First Street
Local Bond Prices Hit New Lows In Washington
Washington bond markets show prices at historic lows as investors shift away from local issue. Metropolitan 5s, Chesapeake and Potomac 5s, Potomac Electric 5s, and Washington Gaslight 5s all trade below or near major thresholds, with yields rising as supply exceeds demand. Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking plans strong representation at the Boston convention, led by president Charles D Boyer and delegates including McQuade Roberts Ireland Waller and Mallory, while Kellogg real estate residue is set for sale overseen by Fleming and Doyle.
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Boston
Y. E. Booker, Jr
Washington Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Fleetric Company
General
Washington Gaslight Company
Institute
Kk J McQuade
J Roberts H
W Ireland
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W J Waller
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Victor BR Deyle R Jesse Chaney
Ross E Pollock
Graham Davis
Charles D Boyer
John J Mallory
New York
The
George E Fleming
Union Trust Company
Harold E Doyle
Thames J Fisher Company
William Pitt
Holy Cross Club Backs Worcester College Extension Plan
Members of the Holy Cross Club of Washington endorse Holy Cross College extension plans to be announced during commencement week in Worcester Massachusetts. Officers include Thomas E OConnell William P Kennedy Martin J McNamara George Pr Hughes Peter J MecLoughlin John J Hagerty and M Ward Whalen. Several club members will travel to Worcester to help shape the extension program details.
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William P Kennedy
Martin J McNamara
George Pr Hughes
Peter J MecLoughlin
John J Hagerty
M Ward Whalen
City Club to Hear Cushing on Coal and Transport
George M. Cushing director of the American Wholesale Coal Association and shippers representative on the Washington terminal committee appointed by the Interstate Commerce Commission will address the City Club at the weekly forum luncheon at 12:30 Wednesday at the clubhouse. His subject will be Coal and Transportation focusing on the coal and transportation situation in Washington.
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American Wholesale Coal Association
Washington Terminal
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Washington
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Shing
Fuel and Transportation Talk at Local Club Meeting
A club in the Washington area will host speakers Snead and a former war fuel official to explain terminal committee efforts easing the freight backlog on June 30. J A Whitfeld, club president, will introduce the speakers before a general member discussion follows.
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Snead
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J A Whitfeld
Blocked Fare Hike Faces Interstate Commission Challenge
The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad seeks a rail fare increase that critics say would burden Washington and Baltimore by forcing higher terminal costs for street use and harm riders who allegedly helped fund the line. The Commuters Club, led by John R Higghes, argues the company is prosperous, reporting 7.4 percent dividends on common stock and 6 percent on preferred in 1919.
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Man arrested in Cleveland with $100000 in drugs
Police seize two suitcases filled with cocaine morphine and opium valued at about 100000 in Cleveland. The suspect linked to a drug ring with operations in Toledo New York Detroit and Cleveland, part of a large amount recently stolen from a Philadelphia drug house.
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Colored boy swimmer drowns near Benning road
William Jackson a 17 year old colored youth drowned yesterday at Pastern ranch near Benning road northeast while swimming with fellow colored man Hugh Bundy aged 44 of L street northwest who notified police of the accident.
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Gen Pina Ordered Carranza Taken Exoneration and Detention Details
Rebel chief exonerates Obregon before inquiry into Carranza death as Gen Pina denies orders to capture Carranza, asserting action on his own responsibility with Gen Herrero testifying to Obregon’s orders. Manuel Aguirre Berlanga detained over national funds removal. Pablo Gonzalez denies Carranza murder links and cites avoiding armed conflict. District reports also note military court trial of Gen Murguia over pillaging and an $18 leather billfold and 24 hour pass stolen at Union Station.
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Barricade The Wolf With One Note Investment Pitch
An old ad touts first mortgage notes on Washington real estate offering safety by securing with a single note. The copy promises no investor loss in fifty one years and mentions denominations from 100 to 100000 dollars.
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Funeral for Attorney Charles D Nichols at First Presbyterian Church
The funeral for the late Attorney Charles D Nichols of the United States pension office will be held today at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church on John Marshall Place between C and D streets NW. Relatives and friends are invited. Mr Nichols died suddenly at Emergency Hospital on June 9.
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