Reel car crash injures riders and sparks brake fault theory
A trolley derailment on Rhode Island avenue left several injured and passengers robbed of personal effects. Motorman Riley claimed brake failure due to a faulty air system and a blown fuse as he tried to reverse the car, with several witnesses noting prior brake trouble near Third and T streets. Investigators suggested a grounded circuit during a plow change as a possible cause, while officers recovered wallets and purses for victims.
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Segregation Bill Would Enforce Negro Residence in DC
Representative Caraway of Arkansas introduced a bill allowing District Commissioners to designate blocks and streets for Negro residents or for people of the colored race only. He also proposed Jim Crow cars in the District. A joint resolution by Representative Lia Guardhia sought to bar alien property custodian from disposing of property seized during wars and after the Germany treaty ratification.
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Germany
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New York
Strike at Alexandria Work at Potomac Yards
National officers of the organization involved in the walkout of 400 men employed at the Southern Railway shops in Alexandria yesterday morning are expected at a 10 o'clock meeting at the Alexandria Trades Council headquarters in the Alexandria National Bank Building. A Potomac yard committee contended with officials over a hour long conference, while a sudden walkout occurred at 10 am as machinists boiler makers blacksmiths pipe fitters carmen helpers and apprentices left the Alexandria shops leaving only foremen and clerks.
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Alexandria County
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Besh
Commission Increases Mt. Pleasant Service
The Public Utilities Commission announced a revised Mount Pleasant line for the Washington Railway and Electric Company. Changes include extra cars, new observation points at First and East Capitol streets and Fifth and F streets, and a route via the courthouse to ease morning congestion.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission
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East Capitol Streets
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F Streets
Fourteenth
H_ a
Mast Capitol Street
Union Station
Weevil Damages Grow Growing Cotton
The Agriculture Department reports cotton crop conditions at 87 percent of normal with a forecast of 11,016,000 bales. Weevil damage is widespread from southern Texas to southeastern South Carolina as rains boost boll weevil numbers and threaten a late season crop.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
South Carolina
Jennings Suspended For Umpire Baiting
Boston August 1 A notice of indefinite suspension was received by Detroit manager Hugh Jennings from American League President Johnson. The action followed an argument between Jennings and umpire Woriarty during a Wednesday doubleheader in Detroit before the Tigers sailed for New York.
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Hugh Jennings
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Tigers
New York
Johnson
American League
Jennings
Woriarty
Riots Echo in Court as Gun Carriers Sentenced
Judge McMahon jailed Frank Holmes and Robert Cole for a year and fined 500 dollars each for carrying deadly weapons after riots. Two colored jurors served on Cole's verdict. Others faces received suspended sentences or dismissals for aiding police or unrelated concealment charges. Assistant DA Given aims to clear the riot docket.
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Frank Holmes
Robert Cole
Cols
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Rhode Island Avenue
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Tenth Streets
Charles and
Wendell Johnson
Seventh Street
Florida Aevenue
Northwest
John Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Florida Avenue
Ralph Given
Insurance agent sues detective over false arrest
Leon Lloyd, an insurance agent, sues Headquarters Detective Bernard W Thompson in the District Supreme Court for 10,000 dollars claiming false arrest and defamation. Lloyd says Mrs Julia Miller found a diamond pin lost by Marvin Raxrode and paid a 50 dollar reward. after Lloyd assisted, Raxrode gave 350 and then 50 more, and Thompson allegedly arrested Lloyd on July 29 for embezzling the reward.
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Bernard W Thompson
District Supreme Court
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Rexrode
Miller
Thompson
Miller Crandal Mackey
Grain and Live Stock Prices Reported for Baltimore Auction
Grain and live stock prices list bid levels for Baltimore and surrounding markets. Butter, eggs, poultry, wheat, corn, oats, barley, and cattle quotes show regional spreads, weight classes, and daily variations along with regional dairy prints and packing item notes. Prices reflect No 1 red winter and standard cereals, with livestock ranges for steers, cows, calves, lambs, and feeders.
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Baltimore
Senate votes to call international labor conference in Washington
The Senate unanimously approves a joint resolution authorizing the President to call the first international labor conference in Washington this October, regardless of Versailles treaty ratification. Secretary Wilson says acceptance by other powers could validate the request even if the treaty is rejected here. House action remains required.
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Senate
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Labor Department
Foreign Relations Committee
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Lodge
Two Die as Lightning Strikes Hit Colorado
A series of severe storms in Colorado left two dead near Montrose as lightning struck a bar shelter. The toll also caused extensive property damage with roads washed out and bridges swept away, marooning hundreds of motor tourists. Denver street car service was largely disrupted.
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Montrose
Edward Keely Dead In Summit Hospital
Edward H Hadward Keely former vice president in charge of traffic for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and assistant treasurer of the United States Sugar Equalization Board died today in Summit hi hospital from peritonitis after appendicitis. He was 61 and leaves a wife. Born November 11 1858 in Peru he had served with the Sugar Equalization Board since December. The body will be taken to Maumarke next Sunday for the funeral in that city next Tuesday.
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H.hadward
Keely
United States Sugar Equalization Board
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Sugar Equalisation Board
Peru
Maumarkee
Navy Football Squad Has Its First Drill
Annapolis Md August 1 1919 football for the year began at Kaya Academy with over a hundred players joining the new squad under Lieut Comdr W A as the Navy football program opened its first drill session amid early season enthusiasm and anticipation.
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Kaya Academy
O Henry a Life by Al Jennings to Be Featured
Al Jennings once a train robber recounts the life of O Henry in a forthcoming Sun davax Post Ady feature. Readers will learn from Jennings's perspective on the famed short story writer.
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