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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
4
The article outlines evolving policy and tense social issues including high level wartime strategy with references to Hindenburg and a potential peace path, and a dramatic depiction of Chicago racial violence that scarred communities. It also notes a legislative repeal of the wartime ship registry act and the pending Senate action as of July 1920.
London August 2 The Foreign Office has completed negotiations with the United States for a new commercial treaty. The Evening News says the text will be laid before Parliament soon. The report notes the agreement’s pending parliamentary presentation.
Washington reports the State Department offers no disclosure of any new commercial treaty with the United Kingdom. Disruptions flare in Shantung as Chinese authorities impose martial law, while cables from Tekla reference Nippon and Japanese disturbances.
President Wilson asks Speaker Gillett and Rep Mondell to postpone recess until definite actions on wage increases for toll road workers and railroads are made. He cites rising living costs and urges Congress to consider mandatory rail rate hikes if needed, while officials seek measures to cut costs and boost War Savings Stamps.
A dynamite blast at a packing plant near Lake Hopatcong mowed down five employees. The blast destroyed the frame building and shattered nearby structures, while the shock was felt across surrounding communities.
In New Castle Pennsylvania the Lawrence county jail will substitute tea for coffee on the fall menu due to high coffee prices. Sheriff Joseph Boyd ordered the change as prisoner numbers declined since the dry era. A separate note from Harrisburg reports Dr S C Hannum of Bradford missing since last week. he was seen in Harrisburg en route to Hershey on Sunday and has not been located.
Washington August 2 The senate backed repeal of the daylight saving law but sent the proposal to President Wilson for his veto. The vote stood 41 to 12 in favor, with the measure moving to the executive.
Paris dispatch notes that the French chamber of deputies, urged by its heave committee, recommended ratification of the German peace treaty by a 34 to 1 vote with two members absent. The decisive move signals party support and rapid parliamentary action.
Copenhagen Aug 2 Latvia’s Lettish cabinet authorized a five million dollar loan from the United States to finance the purchase of American goods. Despatch from Riga reports the move aimed at boosting imports and easing economic needs.
Market notes in Frederick report blackberries plentiful while huckleberries scarce. Prices vary by vendor with berries in boxes at 10 to 20 cents, eggs 45 cents a dozen, live weight chicken 40 cents per pound, and corn 25 to 30 cents a dozen.
Local historians contend Bellevue Hospital in New York City is the oldest operating hospital in the United States based on continuous service since the 18th century, with archival records highlighting its long medical heritage and landmark role in American healthcare.
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