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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
14
Officials urge taxpayers to send taxes to Baltimore banks for the current certificates. About 30 percent of subscriptions may be paid with former issue certificates. The message emphasizes completing returns by March 13 and notes bank cash forwarding and revenue staff guidance.
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange was light with demand for stocks and bonds uneven. Washington Gas stock softened to 40 shares at 37 dollars, a half point drop from the previous sale, while Washington Gas bonds traded in a block of 2000 at 98. Capital Traction remained steady near 87 bid and 87 asked. Futures and market tone shifted with a generally firm close and notable price movements across several contracts.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reports net earnings of 54,729,016 for 1918, with a surplus of 3,671,622 and dividends available at 4,790,921. President Theodore Vail advocates rational government oversight and argues for regulated, nonexclusive public ownership of utilities. The report notes rising costs vs rates and outlines market conditions in Chicago and New York trading channels.
Fragmentary OCR shows a claim that fake aspirin resembles talcum powder and notes markings on tablets. It mentions Bayer and aspirin packaging, with unclear dates or sources, suggesting concerns about counterfeit or misleading tablets and brand integrity.
Report from York dated March 19 notes United States Steel Corp orders for March declined to 6 017 87 tons, the fourth monthly decrease since October and a drop from January levels. The memo records a 3148 ton decrease from prior totals, highlighting a shrinking demand trend in the steel sector.
Daniel Roper, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, will address the Chamber of Commerce at the Ebbitt Hotel tonight. Col Robert N Warper, chamber president, announces the appointment of committees on transportation and freight rates with Ross P Andreas and Charles L Howser named chairs.
Fragmentary OCR lists many individuals and firms tied to municipal law and governance. Names include Charles W and various firms such as Hoffman & Kann, Hobert & Mann, and Wright, with scattered initials and titles suggesting a roster or committee context in a legislative document.
An old advertisement claims the first dose yields gratifying results and the second convinces users, with soothing effects said to relieve cold coughs bronchitis and asthma. It touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as a superior remedy helping Nature restore normal health.
Walter Baldaisto as chairman leads a panel including Caldwell and Gober in discussing proposed fare hikes affecting multiple rail lines. The Washington Street Electric Company argues transfers would raise revenue without harming overall ridership, while critics question whether a single company should bear higher charges than others.
The district public utilities commission fixed March 21 for the hearing on Washington Railway and Electric Company’s request for financial relief and March 24 for Potomac Electric Power Company’s bid to revoke the rate order cutting operation to 3 cents. Hearings start at 10 30 a m in the District Building boardroom and are open to the public. The railway company does not seek any specific remedy.
Mr and Mrs Walters Fenfield left yesterday for New York to sail to Paris where Mr Fenfield was appointed by the Panama government to act as technical adviser for its delegates to the peace conference. They will sponsor the Mauretania voyage, about two months away. Miss Katherine Foss will sing at the Arts Club dinner, chaired by Mr Julian Zoinay with Mrs Anne Gaynor as hostess. Berne March 8 saw formation of an international legislative parliament by a committee of the international conference of league of nations societies in the capital, elected directly to secure a democratic constitution for a league of nations.
A garbled advertisement promotes Calotabs as a cure for biliousness and indigestion. It claims rapid relief with no taste or aftertaste and promises taste-free dosing with water. The copy pressureily touts salivation-free safety and an offer to fund purchase if not delighted. It appears as an unsolicited drug pitch from a pharmacist or company.
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