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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1920

Page

16

Russia for the Russians on recognizing Lenine government

The San Remo conference may examine relations with Russia as allied leaders weigh recognition. The piece argues Bolshevism is a fraud and Russia’s army, built by Lenine and Trotzky, blocks demobilization and risks Turkish, Polish, and Constantinople ambitions, predicting a nationalist shift and a rise of a Russia for the Russians slogan.

Lenine-Trotzky Russia Italy San Remo Lloyd George Millerand United States Lenine England France Europe Trotky Trotzky Tretzky Poland Constantinople I 18 Nitti

Public Health Conditions in District Wards Stir Debate

The District health department faces sharp criticism over hospital conditions at the smallpox facility where a white woman occupies the female ward with one nurse while colored men share the other wards. Critics blame Congress for lacking funds and call for reforms including a separate health department coordinated with agriculture, commerce and labor.

Health Department Smallpox Hospital Congress Washington District Health Cfear Heal Department of Health and Education Agriculture, Commerce and Labor

Public Health Duty Highlighted as Sacred Trust

A fragment urges that public health remains a sacred trust and criticizes any organization lacking power to fulfill its duties, stressing the core purpose of institutional existence and responsibility to protect community welfare.

Congress Weighs Cash Bonus Bill for Veterans

Debates over funding a $1 billion cash bonus for World War veterans intensify. Support splits between cash payout funded by a sales tax or retroactive war profits tax, with bonds deemed unlikely. Authors warn taxes will eventually fall on the public amid rising prices and broader costs.

Congress Army Navy Marine Corps Ways and Means Committee Ingivittusl

Promotion of Inspector Gessford to Major and Superintendent

District commissioners promote Inspector Harry N. Gessford from assistant superintendent to major and superintendent, succeeding the late Maj. Pullman. The piece lauds his rise from the ranks, notes his intimate knowledge of Washington police needs, and predicts a successful tenure marked by efficiency and community confidence. It also reflects on the broader implications of appointing a superintendent from within the force.

Harry N. Gessford Raymond W. Pullman Washington Gessford Superintendent of Police

Women in Britain Increase Smoking Rates Mentioned

London April 19. The Associated Press reports growth in women smoking has driven the rise in tobacco consumption in Great Britain during the past financial year. Chancellor Austen Chamberlain announced the budget in the House of Commons presenting the trend.

London Associated Press Great Britain House of Commons

Lord Kerry on extended tour in America

Lord Kerry of notable family arrives in New York with a retinue for a prolonged U S visit before returning to Britain. He is the eldest surviving son of the Marquess of Lansdowne and holds vast lands in Scotland, Ireland, and England. A colonel of the Irish Guards, he earned the Distinguished Service Order for Boer War gallantry and is descended from Irish kings, French nobles, and founder Sir William Petty, shaping a storied lineage.

Lord Kerry America Tera Kerry New York United States Gitawe Duchess of Devonshire Theovernor General Canada Lanadowne Bals Scotland Ireland Hogland London Berkeley Square Lord Astor England Lord Lanadowns Indis Iriah Guards Grenadier Guards Kerry Thomas Fuz Maurice Grate Dermot Leingter Butt France Charles de Flahault Adelaide Filleni Louis XV Bien Aima Adelaide Comte de Fiahsult Charlies Talleyrand Charles Charles de Fishault Affaires de Coeur Hortense de Seanharnais Josephine Holland Louis Bonaparte Tomante Almanache de Gotha Duc de Morny Hortense Charles de Flaheult Duc de Mormy Napoleon Moscow Leprig Waterton Lord Heith Cape of Good Hope Charles G4 Flahault Marchioness of Lansdowne Marchise de la Valetta Prince Talleyrand St James Tatleyrand Indy Lord Lansdowne Versailien Lord Lansdowar William Petty William Lan Lord Lansdownere

Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief

Proceedings at noon to 4 54 p m include adjourning, remarks on naval and military matters, amendments to army reorganization and court martial, nominations for immigration, U S attorneyships, and marshall posts. Passed Roosevelt Memorial Association charter. Bar reading on shoe price probe. deferrals on arsenal moves. House and Senate actions cover labor bureau, deficiency bill, and potential sales tax.

Dial South Carolina Ganate Cnet Lowe Senator Capper National Guard James L. Hughes Philadelphia Deanus B. Lacey Unitedtates Bta- Paen Howard B. Flew Department Priering Anl Oficera Senate Campbell Bil Labor Department Appropriations Railroad Administration Waya mMeane By & Grams District Public Utilities Commission Washington Lines

Waterways merger urged by valley associations

In St Louis on April 9 James K H Smith president of the Mississippi Valley Association urged uniting with the Mississippi Association. He noted similar aims to boost valley industries and said the waterways convention ended tonight while the other opens tomorrow. He criticized Congress for a 12.9 million appropriation and endorsed the Newton bill seeking over 365 million for Mississippi Missouri and Ohio river improvements.

Mississippi Association St Louis Mississippi Valley Waterways Association Mississippi Valley Association James KH Smith Smith

Cost of clothing up 164 percent since 1919

The Department of Labor reports March price levels show food costs nearly unchanged from January, while wholesale nonfood prices advanced to new highs. Lumber and building materials rose over February, and clothing costs surged 164 percent above March 1919, reflecting broad inflation.

Statistics Arean Department of Labor'n Bureau of Labor Statistics

Status of Jews in Palestine Defends British Policy

London April 1 Cecil Harmsworth undersecretary told the house of commons the government’s policy toward Jews in Palestine remains as defined in Mr Balfour’s 1917 declaration. The policy supports Jewish aspirations for a national home and Britain’s continued backing of the project.

London Palsetine House of Commons Palestine Cecil Harmsworth Balfour Great Britain

Placer for Ship Claims Clarified by State Dept

The State Department explained that claims in the distribution of former German ships must apply only to vessels not seized in American ports and may be transmitted to the Interallied Reparations Commission. officials noted a per day basis for processing.

State Department Department

Anatolian Congress Grounds in Angora City

In Angora preparations are under way to make the city the permanent capital of the nationalist government. A unfinished house is being converted into a parliament building while commissions and committees meet elsewhere. Mustafa Kemal and Edib Hanem direct tasks at the Agricultural College two miles outside the city as nationalist forces mobilize and await Allied peace terms.

Angora Anatolia Preas Mustapha Krmal Pasha Mustapha Kemal Hallas Edib Hanem Teska Thia College Nationalista

Plan to Americanize Virgin Islands Proposed by Commission

A congressional joint commission urged Congress to adopt American laws and currency for the Virgin Islands. It recommends maintaining local councils until naval rule ends, reforming tax and judicial systems, and establishing educational work, mail facilities, an agricultural station, better transport, a water system, and a library.

Thomas and St Croix Alan Camps Aton St Thomas St Jobs Porto Rico Shipping Board St Thomas and St (Polx

France Bars Luxuries Under New Imports Law

Deschanel and other ministers discuss a new import restriction effective tomorrow. The law bans natural and artificial flowers from England fruit from Belgium feathers from Antwerp jewelry silk stockings from the United States and other previously imported items. It directs Paris trade to refrain from buying most goods except coal wood cotton and agricultural machinery amid a broader effort to curb nonessential imports.

England Belgium Antwerp United States Marsal Timate Utes Frias Interesien

Washington hotel whispers shape Georgia primary talk

Report from overheard conversations in Washington hotels centers on Georgia politics and the presidential primary. It cites Senator Hoke Smith supporters and General Palmer as key figures in a struggle within the Democratic party and national convention dynamics.

Palmer Georgia Agammat Hoke Smiths Braska Wtehiork Bim Hoo Ager Hitehinik Saars Hs Weie Orma Almoy Smith Dred Eide Mipmiberes Erin

Lady Astor Named British Delegate to Suffrage Congress

London reports Lady Astor will attend the International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress in Geneva as the British government's official representative. On arrival, Mrs Carenapmay Catt and Mrs Millicent Barrett Fawcett are named presidents of the eight congress to be held June 6 to June 12.

London Gloya Georges Astor International Woman Suffrage Lance Geneva Juse Er Ta EU Carenapmay Catt Furk Allian Millicent Barrett Fawcett Landay National Union of Woman Suffrage Societies of England Tern

Gift to YWCA Endowment Reaches 2 Million Total

A $506000 endowment gift from the Laurel Goerman Reckeck Memorial Fund was announced by Mrs John French at the national YWCA convention. The donation lifts the endowment from 1,606,000 to 2,106,690, as delegates approve a $3,000,000 budget for 1921 and set a target to raise the endowment to 14,000 by January 1, 1925.

Cleveland Laural Goerman Reckeckfeller YWCA John Freneh National Board Association Pat Ona

Students Strike Over Japan Pact Demands in Shanghai

Shanghai April 14 Chinese students strike after Peking demand for public response to secret talks with Japan. Decree annulling treaties cited. About fourteen unions and thirty thousand students from four schools join the movement. Liberia not affected.

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