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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
7
Wrecked encampments and fleeing veterans mark Washington forced removal as General Miles reports completion of occupation. Troops use tear gas and bayonets, with civilians fleeing to Anacostia as families seek shelter amid fires and uncertain futures.
In Spokane remarks Henry Stevens Jr of the American Legion disassociates from the Washington bonus marchers while warnings of further conflict circulate. Army veterans still refuse to abandon their protest as tanks and red lights flare near Anacostia and thousands camp on private property and streets.
United Staff correspondent Thomas L. Stokes chronicles the restless Bonus Army dispersal from burned camps in Washington. Veterans depart by foot and old vehicles, seeking new sites toward Johnstown or unknown destinations, while Maryland and Virginia police push movement and guard private property. Camp Marks smolders as veterans, some shell shocked, drift toward an uncertain road ahead.
Washington July 29 troops tear gas and fire end the B E F occupation in the capital area near the Capitol Mall and Smithsonian. Riot violence follows eviction attempts while thousands camp in Anacostia and the reinforced police force clears a semi excavated triangle near the White House.
Crying children and harassed wives were quartered there and allowed to stay. Some occupants had separated from husbands and fathers. One occupant said two women in the building were expectant mothers.
Mabel Weaver reported that a fence and 50 square yards of loam were stolen from her Springfield yard. The thieves also removed two no trespassing signs before taking the materials.
In Lyons Nebraska a farmer's henhouse thief is defeated when Miss Theora Christensen encounters a bullsnake raiding nests. She waits for a second appearance and engages in a brief battle, killing the reptile to protect the fowl.
Earthworms frequent lawns after a rain as residents report unusual sightings in Huntington West Virginia. A local woman described discovering an alligator in her yard prompting wildlife officials to investigate and remind residents of safety precautions.
Frank Cales was surprised to discover a two and a half foot alligator in her yard following a recent rain. Local authorities were notified and advised caution for residents in the area.
ARBUCKLE Calif Frogs may end the low mood for Heine Roberts after he captured 50 tadpoles or frogs in the Sacramento river and flooded part of his yard to lure them An electric light shines over the pond at night to attract the amphibians and keep them fed The frogs are sold in San Francisco markets
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