davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
Defaults Continue
To ShOU DOIVntrend

There were, according to the
records of Dun & Bradstreet, Inc,
291 business failures in the United
States for the week ended F'ebru-
ary 8.
That total compared with 3O5
and 315, respectively, in the two
preceding weeks A year ago for
the same period, the total was
629. The decline did not extend
to all trade groups. however.
The retail division dropped II
to 174, the wholesale declined 4
to %, and defaults among agents
and brokers fell off 6. An in
crease Of 13 inSolvepcieS was
shown in the manufacturing class.
which totalled 73.
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
American Metal Co.
viii Pau Off Notes
Bv International News Service

bV INTERNATIONAL news SoEbCo
American Metal Company, Ltd,
today reported for 1888 a con-
solidated net income of sos, PIT,
after charges, interest, amortiza-
ton of balance Of discount on
notes and provision for deprecia-
ton and depletion, equal to $1.55
a share on the 6 per cent cumu-
lative convertible preferred stock.
Arrangements have been made
for retiring the company's out
standing notes due April l
through a bank loan, the report
stated. No public financing will
be made in connection with this
loan, which Is not expected to
exceed $10,00O,OS>>
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
Net

Optional stock cash b Partly extra. tc Extra
stock and cash. Id Extra in stock In 1888
~ On account Of "coumuletOnS. th! Payable
(m) Special (n) $50 In stock. With
without warrants" t'l E1-dividend. ~ Ex-riEhts:
dividends published through regular dividend period
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
HIGHS FOR BANK
STOCKS SET

Accompanied by increased &C.
tivity the New York City bank
stock market again forged ahead
during the past week, with most
issues registering new high records
for the current year to date.
The aggregate market value OF
Is leading New York City bank
stocks was 5,993,000 as Of
the close of business February Is.
according to records compiled by
Holt, Rose & Troster. This rep
resentS a gain of $1O4, ,l27, 900, or
6.8 per cent, compared with an
aggregate of $1,511.866.0O0 re.
ported at the close of the prev
ious week.
AS result of the rise Of the
past week the average yield for
these issues dropped slightly be-
low 5 per cent for the first time
since last July, the average now
being 495 per cent, as compared
with 5.29 per cent reported on
EIohrIlarv O
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
Pennsylvania r. r.
Earns S1.46 Share

Preliminary report of Pennsyl-
Vania railroad to Interstate Com
merce Commission, for year ended
December 81, 1888. shows net in
come Of $19,281,170 after taxes
and charges, equal to $1.46 a share
(par $500 on 13,167,696 shares Of
capital stock.
This compares with net income
shown in preliminary report for
year 1882, of $13,573,536, or $1.03
a share on 13.167.69S shares Of
STOCK.
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
MIXED
I'll BIC BOARD
STOCK LIST
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 GN.SO.
The stock market displayed irreg.
ular improvement in quiet trad
ing today, with continued strength
evidenced in a scattering of specu-
latiVe issues.
The Washington times., 1934-02-20

Turnover fell
off sharply, as
S t o rm condi-
lions in the
New York area,
W h i ch h a d
brought a one
hour delay in
the ope ming,
kept innumers
able ira d ers
from their Of.
ficeS.
Rails were in
somewhat bet
ter de m a n d
with the sue.
The Washington times., 1934-02-20

refuses to say
anything about
a future war.
Major Jones
spent the last
W ar on the
front occupied
by the English
army and just
now is a men,
ber Of the U.
IS. r e S e rv e
Corps.
He says:
IN a y b e
W ell h v e
another war;
maybe not. 1
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
JONES REFUSES
PREDICTIONS
Of WAR, TOO
By DUNBAR HARE

Major Robert C. Jones, Of
Robert C. Jones & Co., Inc, is
another one of these brokerage
men with a war reputation who
The Washington times., 1934-02-20
WASHINGTON MARKETS
SALES

SALES
Capital Traction Company, $50
1874.
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10@27,
5@27, 5@27, 10@27. 5@27.
AFTER CALL
Capital Traction Company,
1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
COMMISSION TO
 FIX BOUNDARY Nations Try to Settle F0rty.Year.Old
 Wrangle .

London, (UP)-In an effort to settle a 4O-year old boundary dis pute, the Chinese government has proposed formally to London the creation of Sino-British commis- sion.
 Britain has not yet replied, but the futile attempts of similar bodies in the past four decades has for the time being caused the British government to regard the Chinese suggestion with aloofness. Tho strip of territory, which both China and Britain claim, lies be- tween Burma and the Chinese province of Yunnan.
 The scheme for a mixed com mission 10 adjustthe matetr is in abeyance, pending investigator of a more acute controversy regard ing an incident said to have oc- cured in the same region lately.
 In February, China's minister to Britain, Quo Tai-chi made rep resentations to the Foreign Office here, alleging that a prospecting expedition of the British owned Burma Corporation had made an armed incursion into Chinese ter ritory and violated Chinas' sov- ereigntv. Britain denied the charge.
 According to the Chinese gov ernment, the Burmese mining prospectors crossed the disputed, undelimited care between Burma and Yunnan last winter, accom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

slipped into San Francisco vir- tually unnoticed while the general strike and maritime labor troubles were at their height. Accompany ing him were Knowles Ryerson, chief of the bureau of plant in- dustry: Dr E. N. Bressman. scien- tific adviser to the department of agriculture. and Paul Porter, head of the AAA press section.
 Inspected Vineyard
 The quartet inspected the states principal vineyard and winery dis tricts, first visiting the Italian Swiss Colony at Asti. Cal, then touring the San Joaquin Valleys equally famous wine belt.
 Robert Rossi, Italian Swiss Col ony leader, who entertained Tug wei land his party. believes the visit "has great significance with regard to the administration in- terest in the wine industry"
 The industry has solicited gov ernment support for a broad wine manufacturing and consumption program. Tugwell, attending an informal luncheon with 20 Calis- toga district grape growers, re- viewed the proposed program.
 AAA Agreement to Aid
 He suggested that an AAA mar keting agreement would aid grape growers in solving some of their problems.
 Rossi urged administration sup port in correcting what he termed excessive regulation and taxation of wines by state and local govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Fine, Jail Sentence
 For Theft Of Brass
South Leonard St Man Takes Appeal From Penalty
 Imposed Companion Discharged

Sixty days in jail and $100 and costs as a fine were given in city court to-day to Antonas Ramaikis, 49, of 1e South Leonard street for theft of 70 pounds of metal from the French Manufacturing company where he was employed. He entered an appeal through his counsel, Attorney Maurice Wrenn, and bonds were set at $500.
 Held on the same charge, an- other employe of the same com pany, Frank Warehouse, AZ, of 70 Melbourne court, Nauagtuck, was given a discharge. Although po- lice alleged that he had stolen a small amount of copper tubing from the factory, he claimed that he had been given permission to take the metal by his fireman.
 Both men were arrested last night by Detective Sergeant Henry Johnson, who also recovered some or the alleged stolen copper.
 A junk dealer, Sam Maran, tes- tified that he had purchased 70 pounds of tubing from Ramaikis, on the 18th, paying the man $2.10 Tor the metal. It was when Ma ran made his regular report of the purchase to police that sus- picion was aroused and an inves- tigatoin begun which ended in the arrest of Ramaikis.
 Warehouse claimed that he had only a small amount of the metal and that his factory foreman had told him that he could have it for his own use at home. Judge Ed ward Mascolo gave him the benefit of the doubt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
DARING HOLD UP
 NETS ONLY $5S
Youths Take Money at Gun
 Point on South Main Street


 After sitting on the steps leading to the home of police lieutenant just a few minutes previous and having been seen by him, three youthful bandits robbed a : South Main street store manager of s58 early last night and escaped on foot. The store, one of the First National chain, IS at 1p71 South Main street, just few doors away from the home of Lieutenant De- tective William Pollard.
 Despite the heavy flow of 6 o. clock traffic, the three youths boldly menaced the manager, Jo- seph Fortier,r of West Liberty street with a gun, placed him in the lavatory, footed the cash regis ter of its contents, and then fled along South Main street and up Washington street, safely avoiding pursuit by the manager.
 Lieutenant Pollard knew nothing ot the holdup till this morning, and then recalled that he had seen the three lads sitting on the steps in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Call to Convention
 Is Issued To-day

Attorney Walter p. Monagan. chairman of teh probate convention issued a call today to delegates to the democrat probate convention from Middlebury, Wolcott aad Wa terbury to meet at the probate court in city hall at Waterbury, Saturday, Sept 1, at 10 o'clock stand ard, II o'clock daylight time.
 At this convention the democrat ic candidate for judge of probate for the above named district will be nominated. Judge Dennis J. Slavin the present incumbent is expected to be renominated. Attorney John L. Gaffney will be secretary of the conYention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
12- Year Old Boy
 Parents Monitor

An unusual solution of a domestic problem was at tempted by Judge Edward MascolO in city court this morning when he placed a IF. year old boy on probation so that he could report regular ly as to how his parents con- duct themselves. The parents were given continuance of 30 days and were warned that any had example for the son would result in stiff punish- ment.
 The father and mother of the lad were charged with breach of the peace, having been arrested as a result of the boys being found in the street clad only in his under wear.
 "I should punish you peo- pIc." said the judge, "but for the boys sake I'll continue your cases and have him re- port to the probation officer just how you two are behav- ing. Any more trouble and you'll both go to jail"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

front of his home just about 10 minutes before the robbery. He says that he can identify them if they are captured but does not recall ever having seen any of the youths before.
 The holdup took place while scores of automobiles were travel ing by on South Main street and while three men in a car parked across the street watched the whole proceedings without knowing what was taking place. One of the youths flashed gun at Fortier, or- dered him into the lavatory, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
TOY PLANE COMPANIES
 THRIVE

Cleveland (UP)-Two Cleveland concerns manufacture model air planes. putting tI:e ei'y in frnn! rank of making the pfOJtctA which have superseded those of the days when youngsters twisted toothpicks, tissue paper and rub- Der bands into queer contraptions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

ments. Such regulations. he said make it impossible for retail com sumers to obtain wine at reason- able prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

One of the companies. tho ne14s less Model Airplane company, Ha4 founded by Lee Howell. now only IS, who started the company four years ago with 15 cents capital and a tall of twine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

One of the most photographed girls in England, Miss Betty Spurling, has had her smile inc sured for $5,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Russian explores are checking the course of the Gulf Stream through the Arctic Circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

WOMEN'S DAY FROCKS Summer styles in wash frocks-for home, errands, porch street wear; former $1.29 and s159 grades C
 while they last-E. O. M ............ ~4, SILK SLIPS - Shadow panel-adjustable straps lace trimmed or plain-white. tearose and flesh sizes 34 to 44-reg $159- CT A9 F. Q: M. .:.::....:. :......: :....... ~Asf0 ALL SILK SLIPS - Lace trimmed-in tearose and white. Sizes 34 to 44-reg $1.98 CT co ALL SILK PoNGEE sLIPs-camisole top %1
 neatly hemmed-reg. $1.29-E. O. M.... WA. RUBBERIZED HOUSEHOLD APRONS-Large size-coverall style aprons-rubberized S0r ENAMEiED H M, CLOTHES HANGERS and dress hangers-enameled in C for 0EA
 colors: E. O. M. ................O &O@ CRETONNE SHOE BAGS-12 pocket style A0S shoe bags-assorted colors- E. O. M. FOC COMBINATION SPECIAL-60-inch Chintx Gar. ment Bag and Velveteen Hangers-wrapped in cellophane-beautiful colors- CT
 k. o. M-set. va & P COATS SEWING THREAD - Black and
 whte-15O yard spools- q for 0EH H-H DRESS SHIELDS - Regular and crescent shapes; white and fesh-also dark 1z-
 colors. E. o. M.-pair. ............... iA " GARMENT HANGERS - Chintz covered assG5tes n' o M. e0lors- - 6 for 23c HOT WATER BOTTLES-F'ull two quart CT
 size-E. O. M...... ......................s ~A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

the others meanwhile taking the cash from the register.
 Fortier was close behind as the three ran out and hopped on the running board of a passing car. The driver, however, stopped the pursuit when he learned that the lads were aarmed and the trio es- canpd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

panied by an armed guard. The Chimes authorities state that the expedition finally penetrated to indisputabley Chinese soil, having reached Pan Hung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

HANDKERCHIEFs-Wom Cotton Print 5c 'Hankies-reg for 39c-E. o. M.-each ~ NECKWEAR-Pique Satin Organdy and Lace neckwear-coars mostly; some with AQc cuffs to match Reg. 59c-E. o. M..... 1~S HANDKERCHIEFS - All our 10c women's handkerchefs- 70 for e
 (also our mems 10c cotton handker- RAINPROOF COTTON UMBRELLAS-Women's 10-rib umbrellas with wood shank, simulated amber and crystal handles. Black, CT
 navy brown and green-reg. $1.39.. ~A GLORIA UMBRELLAS - Fine quality Imported Gloria covered umbrellas-new Fall S1 70 styles-E O. M. .................. ~As'~ CORSETS-Back- -lacing style-semi- elastic top broad front steel-we boned- CT
 E. 0. M. ............ ......'.. CLASPON GIRDLES-Elastic top-broad CT
 front steel-well boned. d..,.......,..... WA RUBBER REDUCING CORSETS-Stepin girdles
 -interwoven with stockinette- CT SIDE HOOK GIRDIES-Closing out our light weght-boneless back girdles, with QQc 'sRINGLEss" CHIFFON SILK HOsIERY-First quality "ringess" silk hosiery-"heel within heel"-picot top--lace jacquard below welt shadow welt too! Fall colors of Brisk, 7Oo
 Echo, Finesse Townwear and Tealeaf sOS CHILDRENS ANKLE SOCKS-Plain and fancy tops O. E. Q. M.-palr.
 (other ankle socks-E. O. M.-pair .17c)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
COAST WINNERS
 SEEK MIRA HELP
Inspection Trip of Brain Truster" Gives EncOur-
 agement to Men
United Press staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent ]
 San Frisco. cal - CUP) - Call ifornia winners looked hopefully toward Washington today, wonder ing whether the administration plans ble-barrelled program of temperance and farm relief through a campaign to increase Americas wine consumption.
 An unannounced visit from Rex ford Guy Tugwell, Undersecretary of Agriculture and foremost of President Roosevelt's "brain trust ers," touched a match to flaring rumors.
 Tugwell and three associates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

SHEER AND SERVICE SILK HOSIERY - Full fashioned; irregulars of very high grade hosiery--no holes mends En~ -E. O. M.-pair. r...........,....... OOS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

HOOVERETTES Brand new lot of these
 comfortable apron dresses prints with white ruffle-sleeveless cap sleeve styles. Sizes: small, medium and large. Reg. EOo 69c grades-E O. M. ............. O~S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

FOUNTAIN SYRINGES-Excellent grade CT
 two quart size-E. O. M. .............. O4 H-H TISSUES-Fine quality-6 pastel colors in each package 2E~ Large AE~ BATH SALTS-An odors; novelty pack NE~
 ages-E. O. M. s.....................A AO0 JEWELRY-Large northumberland brace. lets. clips, pins-Yalues up to 5sc- CA~
 D. O. M. Clearance. ........... 6E0 WOMENS HAND BAGS-Black, Brown, QE~
 Navy-popular styles-E. o. M. ...... OOO CLOSEOUT! "PHOLOCETTE" THE WONDER CAMERA-Sze of film 1 % inches O0~
 2h nches-E. O. M. ................ 6O0 ALL SILK FLAT CREPE - Mostly all colors;
 40 inches wide-reg. 79c- E0~
 E. O. M.--yard. ....................O OV0 SUMMER PRINTED SILKS-Light grounds with
 floral designs--reg. $1- A0-
 p. o. M.-yard ..................... W0G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

SPICE BEDROOM-Bed, Chest of drawers;
 and dresser--large swing mirror; maple or walnut finishes; reg. $96- %EQ 7S
 E. O. M. ..................
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
S5 AND 95 PLAYED AND
 DANCED

Augusta, Me. (UP)-A feature of Maines annual visitors day program was music played by Mrs Sarah Bigelow, of Bangor, who is 98, while Mrs Rose Guild, 95, danced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Sc SALE OF NOTIONS-Hundreds of Mt- Q : tie sewing and household items at.... OS
 (Notion Dept)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

CLEARANCE! WHITE GLOVES = Crepe and mesh gloves-linen and pique' gloves; by AOo we'll known maker--E. o. M.-pair. fOS CLEARANCE! WHITE MESH AND FABRIC GLOVES-Mesh in plain pullon style; fabric in white with black trim; E. O. M-
 ,,zo ,.,u> 3 pairs S1 UNFINISHED KITCHEN CHAIRS Sanded smooth for staining or painting &1 % reg. $1.50-E. o. M. ....I.... VAsAO APO. CANISTER SETS - Decorated bread box, flour. sugar and coffee containers Reg. &1 $1.3a-E, o. M. set. ............... VA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

NEW FALL FELT HATS-Swagger styles-Tri- cornes-Coolie Berets-in black, brown, navy, rust and green; headsizes 21A to &1 -6Q 23-values to $1.95.. VAs~~
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
Financial
So Money to Loan-on Automobiles

AUTO LOANS, confidential, at once: low
est rates: bring title. b. O. REINER CO.,
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
FOR RENT-HoUsEs

4e19 44th st. N. W.. 8 r. ..... .S65. 90
Sl19 Rittenhouse St. N. W. ..,. $500
81 9th st. n E., g r. ....,, 36 90
637 9th St 8. E.. r. ...... $500
SIS Florida Ave. N E.. 8 r. 80. $500
1924 4th st. N. E., r. ..... $500
763 Princeton St. N W., 7 r 5000
1908 Hemlock st. N. W.. 7 r, " 60.OO
H. r HowENsTEIN CO..
1913 B St. n ". Dist ooOs
The Washington times., 1934-03-22

bS Money to Loan On Automobiles
QUICK MONEY on autos. Sinclaire, 645
Nd. ave N. E. Lin. 017S. Open ewes.
AUTO. LOANS EASY PAYMENTS
FINANCE SERVICE INC
AS9 n Ave NAtl 3SU4
CASH IN A FLASH
AUTO BANKERs CO., eos N. Y. Ave. NV.
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
S7.450-PETWORTH

$7,450-PETWORTH
A big 2O-foot modern home on wide
avenue, overlooking Sherman Circle and
looks brand new. Has six good rooms
three wide covered porches. oxford cabi
nets, Frigidaire. tabletop range. nice lol
and a garage. This property is worth
much more. but is priced for immediate
Sa R. NJ T HOOKER, metropolitan 1868
Evenings. 5 to 8. call COlumbia 2322
The Washington times., 1934-03-22

455 MANOR PL. N. W.
$47.00
Ideal; large rooms, kitchen and bath ::
sodded and fenced rear garden and play
plot. Just one-half block from beautiful
Soldiers Home Park; cool and airy, south.
ern exposure; electric refrigerator, tiled
bath with built-in tub and shower. Resi-.
dent manager. Apt. No f.
HENRY ]. ROBB, INC.
1924 Vern. ont Ave DI. S141
The Washington times., 1934-03-22

AUTOMOBILES IOF SAFE
WHY NOT a good used car? so to
select from, You are welcome on our
ANACosTIA MoToR co.
| 1875 Good Hope Rd. s. Z. Line. SO77
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
so Houses for Rent-Unfurnished

FERN PL. NV, 723-2-story fr house.
~6 rms bath. garage; hi.w.h.., $50.
Nal II. NJ. Williamson. Ft. Howard. Nd.
420 IRVING N. VS. rms, bath, garage.
ami. vacant: rent $45. COL. 939S-W.
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
Personal Loan Companies
UTERA11. q UEpY UNIFORM
8, 7issE3iLL LOAH ) rvS

IcAts--Sa0o or less .AStEs. An SMALL
ROSIE $50 " a. paoae REst o5oe. o 0u'ioinS
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
VA. ASSEMBLY !
BACK ON JOB

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 16 G.N.
SD.-In recess since last Thursday,
the General Assembly reconvened
yesterday and with the appoint
ment of standing committees
settled down to regular fulltime
activity.
The adjournment was taken
pending selection of personnel Of
the committees.
Interest was centered today in a
movement to liberalize liquor con-
troll for the State so that liquor
may be served legally in restau-
rants and hotel dining rooms. This
movement apparently was gaining
much momentum. Hearings on
the bill have been set for Thurs
day.
Tomorrow Gov. Elect George C.
Perry will be inaugurated. So far
he has been reticent as to recon-
mendations for new legislation
and as to appointment of State Of
ficers.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
RED|STR|CTB|LL
SPLITS BYRD'S
TERRITORY
Holt Measure Encounters
Difficulties; Substitute
Offered by Chase
BY Times Staff Correspondent

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 16.-Re-
districting bill offered by Senator
Saxon w. Holt, Of Newport News,
ran into difficulties at a commit
tee hearing late yesterday.
Added to it's opposition at the
hearing, chief of which was
voiced by Senator John S. Battle
of Charlottesville, was the intro
duction of another redistricting
bill by Senator Roland e. Chase,
Republican, representing Wise and
Dickinson counties.
Asks Sweeping Changes
Senator Chase would play havoc
with the northern Virginia de-
mocracy. His bill proposes to add
Rappahannock, Clarke, Page, War
rem, Madison, Green, Shenandoah,
and Frederick counties and the
city of winchester to the Eighth
congressional District. They are
now in the Seventh.
Under such an arrangement,
the home territory of the
States Democratic boss, United
States Senator Harry Flood
Byrd, represented by Willis
Robertson in the National Con-
gress, would be a part Of the
district represented by Howard
w. Smith, of Alexandria.
Representative Smith has had
the temerity to fight the Byrd
machine and to put him in the
same district with Mr.. Robert
son would spell the political
death of one.
Battle Explains Stand
Senator Battles opposition to
the Holt bill lay in putting
Albemarle county, including the
independent city Of Charlottes-
vile now in the Seventh, in the
Eighth district, ruled by Repre-
sentative Smith. Senator Battle
said:
eve would have to take
orders from Alexandria and
we would have nothing to say
regarding the district in which
you want to put us. We have
nothing in common with that
section, anyway"
Other opposition developed
to the Holt scheme from repre-
sentatives of the Far West and
Southwest sections as well as
from along the North Carolina
border.