Evening Star Newspaper, June 12, 1926, Page 23

REAL LABOR COSTS RISE INBUILDING TRADES Reductions Held Unlikely as Long as Construction Ac- tivity Keeps Up. ESTATE. of granting the demands or facing a e. e number of str ing trades this Spring er than for man May 1 it wa than 25,000 building craftsmen were on strike for wage increases and new working conditions_in a_dozen cities, {including Chicago, San Francisco, Los | Ange Cleveland, Indanapolis and | mar r of the larger ¢ | “Important strides, however, have been made during the last 30 days in settling many of these strikes and preventing new walkouts, and the d that more Lctory aspect Approximately $80,000,000 worth of | construction work in Cleveland which as been tied up by a strike of build- and common laborers was ended returned to work at Wages of skilled building imechanics throughout the count ave been | in showing a strong upward trend, and | When the worke the ind, e still higher labor | their old 1 g pect, according to the | building labor survey led by the building construction research bureau of G. L. N r & Co. “There is little likelihood of any re in * costs in the ne > survey. “On the other mtinuation of constru The s and glaziers still continues. New York Increases. all cony ically New iy A the basic per hour h s now pay wages in the building city in the world. St. held this place for has dropped ba Pittsburgh indieatic supply New York and the I would undoubtedly petus to the upwa “Only o severe ing activity would effect on the labor s does not appear month ma 1 the ¢ | in most trade ing the highest trades of any which ment build . at Los Angeles ind in the terri- © cities, carpen 1 strike against the N 4 earpenters’ inte tional union local unions which have been showin, trend since the first of th “Building trades workers i 4ll of the large industr cou b been ms ling an apy [tempt by em ) | shop conditions | “In Chicago owed up Lo erations, but s ha v strike of ol stent practically all been settled other and “COZY BRICK BUNGALOW” CLEVELAND PARK (1%; Squares West of Conn. Ave.) || 3708 BRANDYWINE STREET Beautifully situated on lot 50x175 ft., with fruit and shade trees, There are six cheerful rooms, tiled bath (with built-in linen closet), hot-water heat, electricity, massive open fire place, breakfast alcove, hardwood floors throughout, meta!l weather stripped and screened, spacious covered front porch Side drive to & BRICK GARAC Price, $11,500 Terms to Please You OPEN FOR INSPECTION SUNDAY Drive out Conn. Ave. to Albemarle St., turn west to Reno orth to vropert WM. T. BALLARD 1221 Eye St. N.W. Directi Rd., thence Main 2265 ot Cozy littie homes among the trees, high up, overlooking miles of countryside. Much thought given to their comfort, convenience and charm. Southern exposure for living and dining room. Five rooms and bath, oak floors, tile bath, built-in_ tub, built-in refrigerator, hot-water heat, gold-plated fixtures. Won- derfully fine old oak trees. $500 Cash With Terms Come and see these ideal homes at northwest corner of 22nd and Douglas Sts. N.E. TO INSPECT Go out R. I Ave. to Mills Ave N then_south to Douglas St., turn right to 22nd and Douglas, or phone North 730 or Adams 4908 for salesman to call with car V. T. H. BIEN, Inc. 3118 11th NNW. Owners and Builders Col. 9636 ‘WOCDWARD & VIETH, AGENTS 2 2104 R. 1. Ave—No. 730 3431 Ordway Street N.W. Attractive Home Detached brick home on high elevation, with a com- manding view from the cement front porch over the city to Soldiers’ Home Park; house is pf r.ente}'-hall plan, each room downsiairs is equipped with side lights. plenty of floor plugs; double French doors between each ‘room; living room and -dining room are large; attractive breakfast porch; kitchen fully equipped, built- in ice box, kitchen cabinets; second floor has four bed. rooms, bath and shower and extra lavatory; servant’s room and bath in the basement; automatic hot-water storage tank; built-in garage. Unusually low price for this type home. Open All Day Sunday EATON & MARTIN 1010 Vermont Ave. M. 7659 1 have been faced with the alternative r include ituation has taken on a more jadvances ranging from 10 to 25 cents of painters, paperhangers | Luilding | THE EVENING building is reported to be progressing satisfactory. ““Citles in which wage increases have GLIMPSES INTO REALTY FIELD Government administration is not the only enterprise that engages the attention of those who live in Wash- ington. While it is true that $50,000,- 000 is to be spent here in new Federal buildings, each week reveals that money is being spent to enlarge or erect local industrial structures. -|been granted skilled mechanics, espe- cially in the trowel and mason trades, Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincin- natl, Dallas, FHouston, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Pittsburg, Salt Lake City, St Petersburg, San Antenio, Tex!; Columbus, ;. St. Paul, Daytton, Ohio; Chicago, New York, Indianapolis, Detroit, Philadel- phia, Louisville, and_St Joseph, Mo. In Hoston 12 trades have signed two- year agreements, receiving increases of 15 cents an hour, and in Detroit nine crafts have been granted an_hour. “Unskilled or common labor con- tinues in demand, although some cities, such us Boston, Birming! and Montreal, report a surj £ class of worker: o lak The Potomac Electric Power Co. is beginning the erection of a $540,000 addition to its Benning plant. This will mean the employment of con- siderable labor and the purchase of a large amount of matel in Wash- ington. 1 with 541 cents in the and 54 cents at this time last y g HURLEY TO DIRECT FAIR. Chicago Exposition in 1933 to Mark Its Start as Village. CHICAGO, June 12 (#).—Edward N. Hurley, former chairman of the United States Shipping Board and war-timn heud of the ergency Fleet Corporation, ay was elected permanent n of the Chicago centennial exposition to be held in 1 in commemoration of the establishment of Chicago as w vill The Vogue Dry Cleaning Co. also is starting the erection of a $100,000 plant at 300-14 1 street northeast. ‘Waketield apartment house teenth and V streets, one of the largest of the new apartment houses, has been sold by the W. H. West Co. to Buela Carter. The near I One of the latest projects in the residential field is the erection of a new home for Clarke Griffith, presi- dent of the Washington Base Ball Club, ut Sixteenth and Decatur streets his house, of English architecture, will be one of the handsomest on Six- "teenth ret. It is being constructed Only $57.50 a Month —and that pays everything on the purehase of Brand New Home 1723 B Street S.E. Six rooms and bath—with hardwood floors all through; hot-water heat; electricity—front and back porches—and garage. The neighborhood is one of the best in the South- east Section—and you'll like everything about this Home—its plan, construction and finish. The price is most reasonable Open evers day but don't wait too long—such such terms don’t go unsold long. Harry A. Kite Member Washington Real Estate Board 1514 K Street Main 4846 “The most perfectly arranged house I was ever in” “A very beautiful home”—the verdict of women who have seen this home. Inspect Any Evening or Sunday Other Times by Appointment The grounds are 73x200, or if you want, a full acre. May be purchased through your broker or from R: D. LILLIE, Owner Suburban Homes Laurel and Carroll Aves. Takoma Park Columbia 8826 Note: To reach property, drive out 16th street to Colorado Avenue, to Georgin Avenue, to Piney Branch Boad. to Blalr Road. Just One Left With Garage Exhibit House— 5324 9th Street N.W. (At Jefferson) Thoroughly modern homes with every con- venience, located near schools, stores and car lines. These homes should satisfy the most careful buyer, as they represent very good val- ues and are well located. Priced Right On Comfortable Terms See Them Today! Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. =S — - ILLIPS PHIL STAR, WASHINGTON, D. . SATURDAY, by C. H. Small and was designed by James E. Cooper. Considerable interest is being mani- fested by local real estate and building men in the construction of a nine- story hotel at Ninth and E streets by Harry Wardman. This hotel will be a commercial hostelry and is a plo- neer in its location. The delegation of Washington real- tors who left last Saturday to attend the annual convention of Real Istate Boards in Tulsa, Okla., will leave the convention city tonight and arrive in Washington at 7 a.m. Monday. A new subdivision is being opened by the Own Your Home Association in Memorial Heights, on the Mount Ver- non-Richmond _boulevard, just below { Alexandria. The association, which has placed in operation a number of other subdivisions, is under the direc- tion of L. Preston Gates, 1110 F street Aurora Hills Homes, Tnc. ing Aurora Hills, in, Vivginia, is open- develop- | a JUNIS 12, 1926, ing Washington offices on the Arst floor of 1015 Fifteenth street. Brooke Johns, famous Washington stage star, has purchased a farm just outside of Rockville. COLLEGE TO OFFER REAL ESTATE COURSE BALTIMORE, June 12-—Plans have been completed by the Real Estate Board's committee on education to in- clude in the curriculum of the School of Busines ics of Johns Hop- kins University comprehensive course in real estato practice. This is the first time in its history that the board has assumed full re- sponsibility an educational course of this ck ES The Real Estate Board is now re- i from its associate members ions for the 10 full-paid schol- which have been offered as a shir means of stimulating and encouraging REAL ESTATE. the young men engaged in the real estato business to better equip them- selves for a sful career. Some of the applicants have already com- pleted a one-year course at the Uni- 99 ] versity of Maryland and may be ready to take up' the second-year course at Hopkins. George C. Smith, executive vice pres ident of the Association of Commerce, will be the instructor. Point Lookout Fronting Both on Potomac and Chesapeake Bay A restricted Washington. The ideal place Cottage sites for sale at prices lower than they will ever be again. Surf bathing, boat ing, crabbing and good fishing. Electric lights, sewerage, grade streets, concrete sidewalk seashore resort, but 84 miles from to build your Summer home. rora Iillls VH;);fies, Inec. developer of INCORPORATED e AURORA HILLS,VIRGINIA *“15 minutes from F Street™ Amnounces the Removal of Its Main Offices to 1015 15th St. N.W. _Telephone Main 7343 Please feel free to call us at any time for an inspection of the Aurora Hills Homes W. Place at Tunlaw Road N.W. || On the high ground north of Georgetown and just a short distance from the Episcopal Cathedral Section Houses Honestly Built, Splendidly Planned, Tastefully Decorated The Best Houses for the Price Asked in any Section of Washington Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Pantry and Kitchen on First Floor Three Splendid Bedrooms and Attractive Bath Abundant Closet Space Every Modern Convenience and Comfort _ Modest Cash Payment ' Price $1,000 Less Than Real Value Garage in Your Cellar Price, $10,000 Open for Inspection LEE D. LATIMER COMPANY 907 15th Street N.W. Main 4146-7 Telephone CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Every Comfort in a Home of Your Oun \ Folks REALLY LIVE in LELAND $9.475 and up Lasy Terms Drive out Conn. Ave., West thry Bradley Lane and’ North on Wigconsin “Ave. to 6704 44th Bt ‘What is home without an open fire, a comfortable porch and generous grounds? You have all this and more in LE- LAND—at MODERATE COST. There are paved streets, cement sidewalks. water, gas, electricity, sewer- e =l age and every city conven- DOQ G LA S S ience combined with a select : - j&' ma— suburban environment. Mod- e Al - PHILLIP ern schools, neighborhood : INC. stores, two car lines and two main highways are at your service. For the utmost en- Bidiiiive: Salo, Agees 1516 K St. N.W. Franklin 5678 joyment and sound invest- ment value—BUY in LELAND! a8 . Water furnished from 100% pure artesian water system. Ilustrated hooklet and route map mailed on request. POINT LOOKOUT COMPANY 913 15th St. N.W. Phone Main 6147 Special Price and Terms On this “Life-time” Home 1352 D St. S.E. Close to Lincoln Park and handy to Penn. Ave.—with schools, churches and stores conveniently near. 6 famous “Life-time” rooms Large covered porches Hardwood floors Wide terrace and planting Deep rear yard Built and equipped in the “Life-time” way— 7,450 And the terms make rent paying a wasteful extravagance. $250 Cash—$59.75 a Mo. There isn't a prettier Home in the Southeast section— just around the corner ffom wide Kentucky Ave. Open 9 AM. to 9 P.M. Penn. Ave. cars to Tith St. S Ave. walking south. Or we will s« CAFRITZ Ouner and Builder of Communities 22T 2 22 22 2 2T T, T Jameson-Built Homes! 1800 to 1850 Potomac Ave. S.E. Over 100 Sold Priced at Less Than $7,000 and Up Easy Terms Tiled bath walking west. Lincoln Park cars to K» uto. TERRACE rooms _and elec tights erator: e rear tubs: large rear W An" excellent home that is co Selling Fast Fonr blocks from the new East- School. Sea these ideal plot. Ask the Man Who Owns One Built, Owned and For Sale by THOMAS A. JAMESON CO. Owners and Builders 206 N. Y. Ave. NW. 6 Phone Main 55 RIIIIIAI 11 ST LLL L L LTSI L L LA LS RS REAL HOMES In a Rapidly Developing Section From the stand- point of location, convenience and price, these homes are unsurpassed. They are 20 feet wide by 32 feet deep. Large concrete front porches with ornamental iron railings; four bedrooms. The baths are tiled and equipped with built- in Pembroke tubs, show- ers and pedestal stands. Plenty of closet space and floor plugs in all rooms; open fireplaces in living rooms: attrac- tive lighting fixtures; hot-water heating plant. Welsbach automatic storage water heaters. SAMPLE HOUSE 6232 Georgia Avenue _ Built-In Garage DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THESE HOMES SUNDAY SHAPIRO-KATZ REALTY CO. REALTORS—BUILDERS 1416 K St. N.W.