16 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
The notice touts 92 years of banking experience and careful prompt service. It highlights strong bank correspondents and connections at leading commercial centers, promising a high standard of splendid service to the business public. Assets listed as 2,900,000.00.
Tennessee House expected to vote tomorrow on woman suffrage as leaders monitor moves. With many members away for the weekend, each side watches for a majority shift and potential procedural openings.
Final respects were paid today by official Washington to the late Major General William C. Gorgas. His funeral services were attended by officers of the Army and Navy, prominent government officials and representatives of various nations. The military pallbearers included generals and admirals headed by General Perah Ing. The Shuberts will produce The Girl in the Private Room, a musical farce by Howard Clark, author of Haney Girl.
Cable reports from Antwerp show American hurdlers dominating Olympic events. Frank Loomis of Chicago won the 400 meter hurdles, with Walker Smith and Joe Ray among the training team members noted for their preparation.
The Associated Press reports Governor Cox will press his opposition’s defenses with three more addresses this week. He is expected to outline constructive promises at Ohio Democratic conventioneers in Columbus and Deerfield. He delivered five speeches across Ohio and West Virginia on Saturday.
Associated Press reports in Washington that preparations for the disposal of government ships will begin immediately. Chairman Genacn of the Shipping Board announced the move.
Soviet forces advance toward the Prussian frontier with cavalry reported moving westward northwest of Warsaw. An armored flotilla guards the Vistula between Warsaw and Thorn to prevent Bolshevik crossing and encirclement of the capital as Russian troops press near the city.
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