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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1914
Page
2
The Munsey Trust Company shows a capital of 2,900,000 and began with fully paid capital before opening for business. Advertised as a solid institution, it offers 2 percent interest on checking accounts.
The West End Citizens will hold a meeting this evening at Kiddery Hall 822 Twentieth street northwest. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year at the gathering.
The article discusses Sir George Paish’s figure that the United States owes Great Britain about 200 million on current accounts, a figure lower than earlier banker estimates near 300 million. It notes tensions over gold payments, potential plans to avoid large gold exports, and bankers’ fears of a securities flood when exchanges reopen. It also highlights shifts toward strict economies, dividend pauses, and the hope that savings will bolster recovery.
A New York World dispatch reports a Caraban Sarv panel of white haired conservative officers will choose songs deemed proper for the annual dinner next month Invitations will go to the President and to War and Navy secretaries once selections pass safety tests Last year the lineup drew a reprimand for the musicians and the crowd with a popular army song.
England's main line of offense and defense in the British fleet, rapid mobilization at the outset, and the impact of combined British and French fleets in strangling German commerce. The sinking of Hogue Cressy and Aboukir illustrated the peril to ships aiding survivors, prompting reflection on naval strategy and humanity amid modern war.
Louise and Hob move into a modern apartment and inspect the furnishings, discussing decor and the couple’s dynamic with Bob and Helen. Helen tours the spaces, admires the white enamel set, oriental rug, and planned rooms while Louise imagines future use and style.
The National Press Club releases a yearbook with 1000 members including the U S President and three cabinet members. It details writers and editors, the club’s new home across from the Treasury with a roof garden, public talks by presidents, and famed annual events such as hobby nights and debates.
Brig. Gen. William C. Gorgas will greet delegates at the Willard as the Medical Society of Virginia opens its 45th annual convention the first time outside the state. Speakers include Richard Byrd and Dr Stewart McGuire. Events run Tuesday through Friday with receptions tours and a Fort Myer drill.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, leader of the National Florence Crittenton Mission and the National Council of Women, told a Secular League audience at the Pythian Temple that debauching of minds is as culpable as concrete vice. She blamed modern civilization traits for social ills and urged kinder treatment of domestic workers, linking servant abuse to many fallen women. The discussion included Dr Jones of Memphis and Dr KO H Phillips, among others.
The Collegiate Club at 1601 Eleventh Street Northwest installed new officers after elections held two weeks earlier. President David Wiener leads with Vice President J. L. Spiegelblatt, Treasurer A. M. Schwartz, Financial Secretary Samuel Coonersmith, Recording Secretary L. K. Ellenbogen. Committee on Admission David Pearlman and L. Yuraw, Council members Wallam Hazenfratz and Jo Bader.
Special to The Washington Fort New York Oct 21 George H Robinson of Roselle and New York city bought a Richfield Springs hotel paid 25000 and then barred all but himself from staying employees retained He inherited about 900000 from his sister and 55000 from an aunt The bankruptcy petition by George Furst on behalf of creditors cites a 92000 deficit Local firms Manhattan Hotel Co Franklin Co jewelers Cass & Apfel and Rollins & Rollins represent the parties Robinson says his estate may cover liabilities and cash assets in New York City and Roselle are modest but could pay debts if managed better
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