Washington street railways plan merger raises $27M stock swap
A new merger plan proposes exchanging $27,000,000 par stock of two Washington street railway companies for $23,164,500 in new stock of a combined firm. The plan, by Eugene M Thompson of Crane Parrs & Co, would create a single company authorized for about $1995.00 of unissued stock after conversion, with a 7 percent annual dividend and a five-to-one director split between the former firms and the public utilities commission appointee.
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Washington
Public Utilities Commission
Eugene Mo Thompson
Crane, Parrs & Co
Vibe Mao ‘Thompson
Capital Traction
Washington Raihway
Ctric
Fetomac Electric Cwr
Thompson
WR and Co
Ormmon
Capitel
Capital Traction Company
Flr
Washington Tubtay and Thetric Company
Washington Rathway and Electric Company
Germans Turn From Kaiserism to Civilian Labor Chief Roles
An article reports German attitudes shifting after the war as workers and capitalists unite to rebuild the nation. It cites Chancellor Worth, labor leader Braun, and minister Rosen as central figures guiding postwar rehabilitation, while old imperialists fade. The piece notes renewed productivity as key to economic recovery.
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Br Worth
Germany
Herr Braun
Europe
Count Bernsterff
Heinrych Albert
America
Germans Seek Trade Domination Across Continents
Germans are building a vast overseas trading network. DeFries and Helm say German industry, led by Krupp and Siemens, is booming from Europe to South America and Asia. They warn America must act quickly to secure its share and note Germany’s grievance over Wilson’s promises.
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de Fries
Helm
South America
Asia
Ireland
Switzerland
Scandinavian
Krupps
Essen
Russia
Krassin
Bolshevist
Berlin
Germany
Siemens-Halske Electrical
Moscow
St. Petersburg
DeFries
America
Kaiser
Wilson
The
Public Ledger
Premier Lloyd George Pushes Arbitration to End Coal Strike
London May 28 The prime minister Lloyd George met the miners and mine owners in Downing Street to push for arbitration amid a two month coal strike. He proposed temporary wage cuts aligned to 19 million pounds government aid and owner surrender of standard profits for three months. If talks fail a national wages board or a tribunal would decide, or a single arbitrator for a year, with districts reporting within two months. The plan would include a subsistence wage and tie profits to wage levels, subject to notice and district decisions.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Miners’ Union
Downing Street
Oppose Court Changes. Ball bill opposed by district officials
District commissioners told Senator T. H. Ball they oppose his April 12 measure to alter municipal court procedures. They cite defects such as omitting the summer jury term and failing to provide for the chief judge’s absence. They praise the current flexible, rotating system.
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T. H. Ball
District commissioners back daylight saving in all government units
The District commissioners informed Senator L H Ball that they support the Senate daylight saving bill extending to all government departments including Congress and street car barns. They also propose including independent government establishments and the District government. The bill sets clocks forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and returns to standard time on the last Sunday in October.
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L. H. Ball
Senate District Committee
Senate
Congress
Clean Up Campaign Aims to Make Washington Spotless
Washington workers prepare a nationwide film drive to promote city cleaning efforts. Col. Clarence Sherrill coordinates with civic groups and officials to scout neighborhoods, assess facilities, and showcase the campaign with a presidential cameo and Boy Scout participation.
McChord Voices Approval and Washington Campaign
Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord praised the campaign and predicted its success aided by The Washington Post. Col Sherrill's committee plans a 4000 scout parade and debris cleanup at the monument, with 60000 Washington schoolchildren mobilized under Dr. Frank Ballou to work in parks and squares, guided by Scout leaders to connect with pupils.
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Interstate Commerce
McChord
Washington
Washington Post
Louisville
Col. Sherrill
Wlipse
Frank W. Ballou
Ballou
Cat Sherrill Clean-up Talk on Waste and Cats
Letters urge cleaners to address vacant lots used for old papers that blow onto doorsteps. Residents report marauding alley cats. campaign chiefs say backyard trash, especially uncovered cans, attract cats. Col. Sherrill notes multiple aims beyond cleanliness including public health and reducing nuisances.
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Cat Sherrill
Col. Sherrill
Russian Reds Make Arms at Tula Factory
Reports from official quarters indicate about 14 000 munition workers remained at the Tula factory in April with roughly 50 000 workers historically employed there. Arms and ammunition were found in good condition including 35 000 Russian rifles 3 800 000 rounds 15 000 officers Nagare revolvers 1 500 000 rounds 18 000 soldiers Nagare revolvers 25 machine guns and 3 800 hand grenades.
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Oue
Russia
Tula
Nagen
Woman Held in Killing at Coroner's Inquest
Flora E. Jackson, colored, was held for the death of Mary Gaddis, colored, by a coroner's jury yesterday. Testimony at the inquest indicated Gaddis died of a stab wound sustained earlier, dying at Emergency hospital a few hours later.
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Flora E. Jackson
Mary Gaddis
Gaddis
Combine to greet Zionist president at Washington event
A reception committee representing the Jewish community of the National Capital and the District of Columbia civic authority will welcome Dr Chaim Weizmann president of the World Zionist Organization and other dignitaries in Washington. The program includes arrival at Union Station a luncheon at the Willard and a mass meeting at Polis theater. Numerous Jewish organizations join in the effort.
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National Capital
District of Columbia
Chiam Weizmann
World Zionmann
World Zionist A Organization
Albert Hinin
Schmarya Levin
Juno R. Rudolph
Chaiirma
Alexander Wolf
D. J. Kaufman
Washington Zionist District
Havas Zion
Mizrachi
Peale Zion
Junior Peale Zion
Jewish National Worker's Alliance
Binai Brith Argo Lodge
George Washington University Society
Adath Israel Congregation
Adath Israel Ladies Auxiliary Socety
Ohave Sholom
Talmud Torah Congregation
Tefereth Israel Congregation
Wobliner Anshe Sford
Congregation
Smemri Shabbos
Young Men’s Hebrew Ciation
Young Women's Hebrew Association
Herzl Club
Young Friends Club
Congress Lodge
National Capital Lodge
George Washington Lodge
IO. B
Deborah Club
Wohliner Ladies Relief Fund Society
Memorial Day Services at the Capitol Remembrance
A brief note recalls Capitol sittings for Memorial Day observances honoring heroes of revolutionary times. The Capitol society has long been allowed to place flags and wreaths at the memorial site to mark the occasion.
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Trict
Capitol
Capitol” Society
Statues Inscribed by Society Leaders Referenced
In Statuary Hall the bases of the statues are attended by both senior and junior members of the society. They participate in the exercises under the direction of their president Mrs Henry Fenno Sawtelle.
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Henry Fenno Sawtele
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