William Henderson Moses, Tax Evasion, Washington D.C. 1931

Washington D.C. – November 12, 1931, was supposed to be a night like any other in the nation’s capital. But for William Henderson Moses, it marked the end of a life of privilege and power. The 72-year-old chairman of the board of W.B. Moses Sons Inc. and pillar of the community succumbed to illness at his residence on 16th Street.

Moses, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, had come to Washington as a baby with his parents, W.B. and Mrs. Moses. Educated at the prestigious Rittenhouse Academy and later in London, England, Moses was groomed for greatness. At just 16, he took over his father’s furniture business, W.B. Moses Sons Inc., and transformed it into a behemoth of the retail world, selling everything from furniture and household items to women’s clothing.

But beneath the surface of this respected businessman lay a web of secrets. As Moses rose through the ranks, he accumulated wealth, power, and influence. He held every office in the company, and his name was synonymous with success. Yet, like all high-society figures, Moses was not immune to the dark underbelly of corruption that lurked in the shadows of our great nation’s capital.

As an investigation into Moses’ life and business dealings continues, one question remains: What secrets lay hidden behind the doors of 3033 16th Street? The people of Washington D.C. deserve answers. This is a story that will continue to unfold, and GrimyTimes will be there to bring you the truth.

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