13 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
1
Cleveland celebrates as the Indians win the world title over Brooklyn. A citywide reception at Wade Park tops several planned events honoring the players. The piece notes a nationwide gypsum production increase.
An old promotional snippet touts the Fredericktown Savings Institution offering interest on savings accounts. It emphasizes time as valuable, promises tax free interest, and encourages starting a savings plan today to build fortune and business success. The tone imitates period advertising urging readers to save with Benjamin Franklin inspired wording.
The Associated Press reports that about 3,250 Haitian bandits have been killed by United States Marines or the Haitian gendarmerie during five and a half years of occupation. Marine casualties include 13 killed and 28 wounded as per a Navy Department report.
Charles McCallon Alexander, born in Marville Tennessee, famed evangelist known worldwide, died in Birmingham Alabama. The report notes his birth origin and his international recognition.
Updated Team reports Chi dealin eet e for private operation of the railroads costs the taxpayers more than two thirds as much. An address by State Commerce Commissioner Woalley stated that between March 1 and September 1, guarantees, strikes, and freight management led to taxpayer costs totaling 634,000,000.
The Associates Piew Cannelton notes discuss pad accounts by coal companies to evade income tax. A big speech by the governor is mentioned with Goodrich and Indianacé involved, stating annual pay of $5,000 formerly and now altered.
Athens Greece King Alexander suffers critical condition after monkey bite during an incident that involved a dog fight. The incident occurred yesterday when he attempted to intervene. Doctors report a shiver and fever as authorities monitor his status. The monarchy has not released further details.
The Associated Press reports Washington representatives of agricultural interests meeting hopeful that President Wilson will grant an audience to discuss the downward trend in farm product prices and protest the Treasury deflation policy. Southern cotton growers are active in the meeting.
Senator Harding arrived in Chattanooga for a speaking engagement as part of a battlefield tour with local Republicans. The itinerary featured a Civil War battlefield visit and an afternoon entertainment program marking his first speech in the Southern state.
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