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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
2
Washington bankers and business leaders back a shift from excess profits to a four percent tax base as calls grow for a tax reform package. Attorney General criticizes excess profits tax while charity interests push for a clearinghouse approach to gifts. The discourse touches dividend policies, railway finance, and market effects of taxation on commodities and wages.
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was slightly busier than Monday with bond issues and utilities in focus. Washington Gas 5s traded around 80 and 89 percent, Potomac Electric 5s at 34, and Washington Railway 4s at 54 with other issues and bonds listed in the day’s call and after-call results.
Shanghai June 22 The drop in silver threatens Chinese imports with a potential loss of 60 million taels for the current fiscal year if the exchange rate persists The Importers Association asks for help from British and American chambers and an extension on contracts to avert widespread bankruptcies Foreign importers also face heavy losses under the present rate.
Municipal health department declares an offensive on flies with July 1 as the zero hour for raids. The plan aims to reduce flies amid dust and propaganda, as Dr W Co Fowlers cartoons are cited. A public communique urges housewives and citizens to swat them all.
Baltimore scene shows nearly 590 yardmen from both the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads still out, with about 350 Lattimore and O men and 150 Pennsylvania workers on strike. Freight movement is hampered as orders threaten dismissal for noncompliance, and only perishables move. Widespread warnings and evolving seniority concerns frame the impasse across lines.
June 22 report says about 40 New York Central workers struck in New York, with minor impacts elsewhere. Railroads rely on volunteers from other departments to operate yard engines as unions spread influence, including 275 local switchmen and yard trainmen surveyed in Syracuse.
A cabinet report on the railroad strike was presented to President Wilson by Secretary Payne, acting as director general of the railroad administration. Wilson said no government steps were needed as the situation had improved. The cabinet favored waiting since a retroactive wage award by the railroad labor board would apply from May 1, unless the strike worsened. Payne prepared the report after talks with W. N. Doak and other labor leaders.
Immigrant authorities at Ellis Island handle a second case in six weeks involving Miss Nell Butler a 22 year old Englishwoman torn between Capt Paul Miller of the British army and a Canadian officer she planned to wed. Canadian officials refuse landing for anything but marriage and send her to England via the Caronia. Miller lets her wait in New York while authorities decide.
The Hague arbitration tribunal may not be abolished if a world court is formed. The commission of jurists debated dovetailing Root Phllimore and Descamps plans, suggesting the Hague tribunal could still function and help select judges for a future high court.
Paris June 22 Frank Jay Gould seeks an absolute divorce from Faith Kelly Gould in the first chamber of the French courts. Former Premier Viviani represents Gould while Mrs Gould contests French jurisdiction, arguing the matter is American. Prosecutor Wattine to summarize on June 29.
D A C Oehmler of Washington was elected division commander of the Maryland Division, Sons of Veterans, U S S with over 500 members attending the two day encampment at the Ebbitt. Other officers were chosen at the annual session.
Vice commander F A DeGroot of Washington junior vice commander George W Mace of Hagerstown Maryland and secretary treasurer Francis E Crosa of Washington were elected officers. E J Warner of Washington BD a Carrick of Baltimore and F E Gentten of Wilmington were chosen division council members while Samuel L Zhmm of Grafton WV and John B Bond of Washington were delegates to the national encampment at Indianapolis. The officers were installed by F T F Johnson past commander in chief.
Frederic H. Parkhurst of Banor, Maine, secured the Republican nomination for governor after state returns were tabulated. Parkhurst led Deering by 2,844 votes with 19 121 to 16 273, Milliken 13 129, and Jack 1 755. Carroll L. Beedy won the First District congressional nomination by 19 votes over Portland's Mayor Clarke, who conceded. Parkhurst also received a congratulatory telegram from Senator Harding.
North Capital and Buckington Citizens Association debated the new zoning plan and rat control to prevent bubonic plague. A resolution praised Col. Katz for aiding law passage. Dr. Armstrong to back Dr. Fowler in ridding the city of rats. Five new members joined. A neighborhood celebration featured Engine House No. 12 motorization at 7:30 p.m. and a meeting at United Brethren Church at 8 p.m.
Des Moines report on June 22 shows E. R. Moore leading four Republican gubernatorial nominees with 60,345 votes in the June 7 primary. Ken dall 59,119, Deems 47,407, Hayner 46,315. In the U S Senate race A K Cummins 115,766 and Brockhart 96,564.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for sore tired aching feet. It promises relief from corns calluses bunions and poisonous exudations, claiming shoes feel more comfortable and wearers can size down.
One of the world’s largest companies has arranged to insure such risks at a slight additional charge. Address the City Postoffice Box 1352 Washington District of Columbia.
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