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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
31
Describes a long moire silk bag with a covered frame 534 inches, engraved metal center piece, colored stone catch, silk lining, mirror, framed silk lined coin compartment in center. Bag depth seven inches. Item includes a Vee price notation UL29.
Glazed calfskin travel sewing box in pastel flower-silk lining includes needles bodkins scissors and thimble three stitched pockets and compartments for stationery cards stamps paper cutter and fountain pen. Removable blotter pad, lock, spare space for correspondence, priced at $36.00. Initials 12882314 stamped on case at no charge.
Chicago police report nine arrests after a Friday night riot in the black belt that left two white men dead and several negroes wounded. White leader R D Jonas denounced propaganda blamed for the unrest while authorities search for Joseph Fernon and his son.
Marcus Garvey president of the Black Star Line denied yesterday that his steamship company plans to charter a vessel for a return to Africa. The organization, with offices at 5 West 15th Street, stated it was not arranging any such voyage.
The article explains the point system for type size. An inch equals 72 points. Eight point type is one ninth of an inch tall. Pica is now twelve point, one sixth of an inch. Sx lines of twelve point measure one inch, and eighteen point equals four lines per inch. This helps determine type size from a specimen.
Publishers Printing Company reports that a supposed Africa bound group involved in Chicago race riots planned to sail on a company ship. Charles Munson claimed leadership of a Holy Church of the Living God cult and cited a movement favoring the Ethiopian label for blacks. Joel Wickerson, called prophet and bishop, announced an Ethiopian convention July 4 6 with speakers from Abyssinia and other regions. A Jewish flag alongside an Abyssinian flag appeared in church posters.
William V. Mahoney and Miss Gera Leonard Thames, defeated for amiens, sue the DC Democratic Central Committee in District Supreme Court. They seek an accounting of funds and reimbursement for the difference between candidate deposits about 4225 and primary costs up to 640. The suit cites irregularities in the primary and uncounted amici ballots at polling sites.
A wagon driver recounts finding Victor Elwell shot in his Elwell residence amid unclear gun origin. Investigations focus on a 9:45 a.m. automobile sighting and a possible female suspect as authorities probe who fired the fatal shot and why.
Police investigate the murder of Gabin a Spanish entertainer and rumored political aspirant found shot in his Washington Street apartment near a dockside district. Robbery appears motive with about 5500 in cash and jewelry taken witnesses describe gaudy rooms and costly fittings while polícia interview neighbors and crew members.
Reports from Londonderry describe intensified civil strife as railway and munition train refusals trigger protests. An official Dublin Castle statement notes a train stopped at Cloughjordan due to airway workers resisting armed police aboard. The government plans a motor lorry network to sustain transport if a general strike spreads across Ireland.
In Danville Kentucky a highly organized thieves syndicate stole freight car cargo during and after the switchmen's strike. Officials estimate loot may reach $125000 valued goods. Three arrests reported as local merchants face charges of receiving stolen property and thirty warrants sworn for suspected members.
A cigar stand proprietor is accused of arranging thefts totaling 11 000 from suppliers. Police allege 100 000 cigarettes were stolen and resold via merchants in Lancaster and nearby towns. Investigators say the scheme involved bonds and illicit transfers while the owner denied improper dealings.
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