21 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
1
Mediterranean forces of the British navy converge for possible action near a danger zone as an American destroyer also operates in the region. Boulogne expresses disappointment as the Supreme Council fails to arrive.
At Hythe on June 20 the French and British premiers discuss German indemnities and the Turkish situation. The Greek premier met Lloyd George and Miller to back allies against Mustapha Pasha. A battalion of the Essex regiment sails to Constantinople aboard the cruiser Cardiff with destroyers and the cruiser Blein.
Two former Rockingham boys Lloyd Stiteler of Harrisonburg and Kirkley Heatwole of Dayton are making good in professional baseball. Heatwole holds a Detroit AL contract and is farmed to Rocky Mount in the Virginia League to refine his mound work. Stiteler pitches for Charlotte in the South Atlantic League and is praised as one of the league’s top hurlers.
Kansas City Missouri June 20 United States Senator James A Reed was unanimously reelected to represent the Fifth Missouri district at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. The district delegation chose Reed after he was rejected by the State convention which ordered the district to name another delegate.
The Department of Agriculture reports 1919 wheat cost of production at 2.15 per bushel in fourteen districts. To earn an 80 percent profit, farm prices would need about 2.60 per bushel. Winter wheat costs are lower than spring, with figures around 1.80 to 2.65 respectively.
Heavy rains yesterday and last night slow farm work but bring country visitors to Harrisonburg for court day. The circuit court convenes with no grand jury. several minor criminal cases remain and many civil matters will be heard, while the usual horse market proceeds.
June Lm Fane Peyton, March chief of staff of the American Army, arrived yesterday and was hosted at a military dinner by Marshal Petain. The event included General Suez, chief of the French general staff, and three aides as part of Allied wartime coordination.
A violent riot in London on Saturday night killed five people and seriously wounded ten, with about 100 others injured. Some victims likely to die, and several buildings were set on fire including a store. The disorder continued from Friday night with attempts at arson throughout the city.
Notice states unusually high demand for cleaning and dyeing this season delays service while work is done in order received. Company hopes to increase capacity soon.
De la Huerta says aerial scouts have been sent to locate Villa and that bandit leader soon will cease to trouble. Provisional President holds talks with newspaper men about the situation.
Adolfo de la Huerta, provisional president of Mexico, discusses liberal interpretation of Article 77 on oil deposits, non retroactivity, foreign debts, and foreign relations. He calls Villa a bandit and vows efforts to locate and eliminate him, and cites Carranza’s death as a revolution blot with authorities handling the inquiry.
Chaos erupted in Chicago's South Side when a flag burning by a black nationalist group spurred a riot. White sailor R. L. Rose and white cigar dealer Joseph Hoyt were killed. a Black policeman named Owens and several Black bystanders were wounded as hundreds of officers restored order. The clash followed a parade linked to a back to Africa movement near Sith Street and Indiana Avenue.
Twenty head of dairy cows to be sold at the Bazaar at 1 oclock Monday. Auction notice states sale on courtday. H. S. Whitmore listed as the contact or seller.
Fragmentary text mentions Dr. E R Miller and a date June 22 with later numbers 6 14 8te. No clear event or context found.
A brief local notice from Bridgewater Virginia lists a date range June 19 to July 4 with an exception on June 28. The shorthand signer is Rk. BE. L. Strickler.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt calls for overhauling appropriation methods and reorganizing executive departments. He proposes consolidating funding, elevating department heads, and revising the civil service to curb political influence while preserving merit. He urged a conference with the executive branch to reclarify work and responsibilities.
Washington June 26 The Republican presidential nominee Senator Harding plans a busy week of conferences. He will meet Will Hays and the national committee to fix a date for official notification. A mobile committee up to fifteen members will handle the ceremony with women likely represented.
The Ladies Aid Society of Union Chapel A. B. Church will host a Lawn Party at Weyers Cave on Wednesday night June 23 1920. Music by the Roman Brass Band. If weather is inclement the event moves to the following night.
San Francisco scene of a Missouri Reed seating dispute and a Georgia 28 delegates clash as Democratic leaders move toward the national gathering. Palmer, Glass, and Edwards slated for arrival with Tammany figures departing Chicago for the West.
San Francisco June 20 James M Cox governor of Ohio is seen as the most promising Democratic presidential nominee. McAdoo has ruled out his name, boosting Cox while A Mitchell Palmer arrives to organize, with Senator Robert Owen also aiming to contend.
Newiision PAL PRED reports a day of mourning with half mast citywide for philanthropist and financier George W. Perkins who died Friday. The Hudson River steamship engines halted as part of widespread tributes and funeral observances.
Help wanted notice for two women to work in the pantry at the Kavanaugh Hotel in Harrisonburg Virginia with good wages. Apply in person. Also an ad for several men to handle loose mixed hay at Harrisonburg Ice Company.
After a long White House meeting with President Wilson Virginia Senator Carter Glass heads to San Francisco to press for a favorable platform. Secretary Daniels and other conferees plan strategy as Colby stays in Washington awaiting last minute convention duties.
Victory medals will be distributed to 4,765,000 army members. The War Department also authorizes thirteen combat or major operation clasps and a defensive sector clasp to be worn with the medal, plus five service clasps for those without battle insignia. Major operation clasps include Meuse-Argonne, St Michiel, and Aisne-Marne, with 1,208,350. 557,750. and 277,80 men entitled respectively. The first medal was presented in February to President Wilson as commander in chief.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Fargo under a local lecture association and denounced New Jersey as a wet state, saying no wet governor will be the Democratic candidate for president. He also attacked Governor Cox of Ohio and Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska and endorsed a dry plank and a prison term for profiteers for the San Francisco convention.
Yard workers renew strike affecting Reading, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Ohio routes. Embargo on all freight. Philadelphia and Baltimore yards report tie ups as shipments are refused this morning.
In June, rail unions revived walkouts from April with freight crippled on the Reading and Pennsylvania systems though passenger service remained. Yardmen walkouts spread toward Baltimore causing embargoes. crews faced variable participation as officials prepared for August 6 settlement talks. Cadet Welford Estes returns home from Virginia Military Institute.
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