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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

9

Refusal to Let Cantu Arm Sparks Rebellion Claim

The U S War Department reported Gary Esteban Cantu of Lower California declared open rebellion. Gen Garcia von Garcia said the government would ready 64,000 troops for a possible resurgence of revolt. Cantu’s declaration did not come directly from him but was attributed by other sources as reported to the War Department.

Gov Cantu United State Jose Bruzas Perez Osa. Antonio Assoc .Ed Gary Esteban Cantu Lower California War Department Associated Press Genn Garcia von Garea Repushe Cantu Geox Cantu War Department Yeaerday

New Washington Orphan Asylum Gets New Superintendent

Mrs Mary Byers assumed control of the Washington Orphan Asylum leading about 300 children toward a Lincoln like aim. She plans firm discipline with ample play and recitations observed by playground director Claudia McCrone. Byers, a St Bartholomew's Hospital London graduate, has worked in Egypt Frames Canada and British government service during the war.

Mary Byers Newy Washington Byers St Bartholomew's Hospital London Egypt Canada Sure Montreal

Mrs W B Spiva Killed in Princess Anne Crash

Mrs William B Spiva, wife of the Somerset Bank cashier, was killed and her husband seriously injured in a collision between Gentervills and Wye Mills. He suffers a fractured skull and broken collarbone. The Spiva car overturned three times. Five people in the smaller car, driven by Ernest Kemp, and Miss Rita Barr of Kent Island suffered a broken bone but escaped major injuries. He lay unconscious at Roston Hospital.

Weslington Princess-Anne William B Spiva Semerset Bank of Princess- Anne Gentervills Wye Mills Spiva Roston Hospital Atlantic Cory Ernest Kemp Grange Hill Corner Rita Barr Kent Island

J J Bearsley Dies on Pennsylvania Train Near Newark

Lisparlets received from Newark report J J Bearsley, an official in the Surgeon General's office, dropped dead on a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Newark due to acute heart trouble. Letters in his belongings showed he had been visiting relatives in Waterloo New York.

Newark Bears Pennsylvania Railroad Waterloo

Beardsley Named City Official in Waterloo Death Probe

An elderly man’s death is under investigation in Waterloo after police confirm the case and say the body may be returned to 1213 Siath Street Northwest. The statement references Mr Beardsley as a city official in the report.

Ley Siath Street Waterloo Beardsley

Rich Communist and AIDS Guilty

William Bross Lloyd and nineteen Communist Labor party members were found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the government. Sentences ranged from one to five years in prison or fines, with Lloyd receiving the heaviest penalty of one to five years and a $3000 fine. The group organized the Communist Labor party after radical exits from the Socialist party last September and were arrested in January in a nationwide roundup.

Assomated Press William Bross Glovd Miulllionaire Communist Labor Parts United States Lloyd Communist Labor Party Secialist Commerford

U S Recognizes Costa Rica Government After Tinoco Era

The United States, in a State Department announcement, recognizes the Costa Rican government under a regularly elected president. Cable instructions were sent to the American consul in San Jose informing the Costa Rican government of recognition, noting the Tinoco regime had been overthrown January 27, 1977, and acknowledging Costa Rica's constitutional order and popular will.

Costa Rica United States State Department San Jose Costa Ria Federico Tinaca Cronzales Wilson Tule Acosta Iaf Tinoco

1920 Cotton Crop Forecast Upward Revision

The Department of Agriculture forecast a rise in the 1920 cotton crop production by more than one million bales from the prior month. July 25 condition estimates show 11,453,000 bales forecast from June condition, with last year totaling 11,729,755 bales and a ten year July 25 average of 75.6 percent. State readings include Virginia at 74 and North Carolina at …

Department of Agriculture Virginia

Crop conditions improve nationwide in July weather gains

Good growing weather during July raised crop prospects with state estimates improving from 70.1 to 74.1 percent of normal between June 25 and July 25. The overall condition stands seven points higher than a year ago and just over one point below the ten year July average, with several states showing strong results.

Hina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee Missouri Oklahoma California Arzona States

Finish Vote Data for D C Residents

The League of Republican State Clubs reports data from 24 states on registration and voting for District voters. W J Dow chairs the committee as the group plans a single authoritative guide. M W Pickering aims to list over 40 000 Washingtonians eligible in their home states. Meetings occur the first and third Mondays at 42h New York Avenue.

League of Republican State Clubs W J Dow League New York Avenue Minnesota Wisconsin Tilnes New Jersey M W Pickering Dasa Garding and Coolidge Club Republican State Committee

Will Study Orchard Conditions Tour to Virginia Valley

Fruitgrowers from sixteen states and foreign countries will tour this week through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania to study orchard conditions. The delegation is led by Roanoke Va. August 2. Special to The Washington Post. Laurel Del. August 2. Thieves broke into the safe of De J Purnell's Salisbury office during family absence since last Wednesday, stealing jewelry valued over $5,000 and negotiable papers.

Roanoke Va Valley of Virgina West Virginia Pennsylvania Washington Post Laurel de J . Purnell Salsbury

Leedy Closes Campaign For Congress In Luray Speech

Col Robert F Leedy closes his campaign in Luray Virginia with a talk opposing the Volstead Act and liquor law enforcement methods. He denies liquor interests fund his drive and appeals to law and order. In Charlottesville the Democratic primary race looms with Harrison and Leedy supporters pushing turnout. Voters are expected to swing county for Speedy Leedy and city backing Harrison.

Luray Washington Fo. Lurey Robert F. Leedy Congress Cal Leedy Parke Commonwealth Fase ‘County Harrigan Todd Charlottesville Morrow Thomas W. Harrison Col BR. F. Leedy Beavers Speedy Hartson

Belle of Prince Georges Wins Local Carnival Honor

Miss Slater, named Belle of Prince Georges, led with about 5,000 votes at the Berwyn Branch carnival, defeating Miss Pauline Robey of Riverdale and Miss Elizabeth Dooley of Branchville. Prizes included a portable steel wrap and a Barbara Fritelue doll. Gov Cox sent a reply about a delayed doll letter and proceeds from the auction fund public improvements.

Washington Post Berwyn da Slater Prince Georges County Berwyn-Branchville Carnnival Slater Pauline Robey Riverdale Elizabeth Dooley Branchville Amosge William White College Park Barbara Fritelue Mre Harding Mrs Cox Gov. Cox Jimmy Coxe

Women Fly to See Baker on Air Transport Feasibility

Army transport officials arrange to interview Secretary Baker about the feasibility of shipping by air. The mission involves a sea plane prototype being built for the Gordon Bennett Cup race this year with Cox piloting.

Baker Cox Gordon Bennet

Mrs Cox and Mrs Raymond Biorlion Visit War Department

Mrs Cox and Mrs Raymond Biorlion arrived at noon and called Secretary Baker at the War Department. A plane built by Cox aims for a speed of 200 miles per hour in a 184 mile three leg speed contest, noting the Gordon Bennett event has not been held since 1918 due to the war.

Cox Raymond Biorlion Roosevelt Fold Hollingsield Oon Baker War Department Gordon Bennet

Health Bulletin Shows Typhoid, Diphtheria Rates in Alexandria

The Alexandria health department reports typhoid cases for the just past month are 19, down from July 1919’s high of 1017 Ming Street. Diphtheria cases remain few this year, with the city largely free from other contagious illnesses as officials note. The State Corporation Commission approved a 25000 equity charter for W A Barnett & Sons Inc of Alexandria, with 10000 minimum. Amendments increased Elite Laundry Company of Washington DC's cap to 150000, with A Klinchester as president and A William Field as secretary. George F. Pettit, previously superintendent at Shreveport plant, now leads Consumers Chemical Co in Cartaret, succeeding D Moxley Low.

Marta USA Ming Street Alexandria Wea Alexandria Health Department Louis 3B. Foulks Foulkes State Corporation Commission Barnett & Sons, Inc W O A Barnett BR A Barnett W IT Barnett Corporationcommission Elite Laundry Company Washington, D C Alexandra A Klinchester Wuilliam George F. Pettit Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Shreveport la France Consumers Chemical Company Cartaret D Moxley Low Charleston

Modern apartment house planned on Washington street

A new building to rise on the east side of Washington street between Queen and Princess streets will include 60 apartments and be modern in every respect. The project, costing between 250000 and 309000 dollars, has reportedly been subscribed. Police Justice Thompson notes July collections totaling 984.4.

Washington Street Queen and Princess Streets

Tree crash on Murley’s branch road injures six

A tree collision on Murley’s Branch Road yesterday injured multiple people. Patrolman Zimmerle suffered a fractured skull while Herbert Zimmerle’s brother was also hurt. May Zimmerla aged 19 received a broken jaw and fractured arm. Virginia Caldwell, two, suffered a leg fracture. Miranda Roeder endured cuts and bruises. The Caldwallader family and Miss Margaret Roeder escaped serious injury. Patrolman Zimmerle reported being crowded off the road into the tree by another vehicle.

Murley Herbert Zimmerts May Zimmerla Hiasteter Geinia Caldwallader Miranda Roeder Zimmerle Qthera Theodore Caldwallader Caldwallader Margaret, Roeder

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