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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

5

Japanese Doubt Smuggling Plot Testifies to U S Pressure

Tokyo reports the foreign office dismisses Congressman Johnson’s Tacoma claim of a large scale Japanese smuggling ring into the United States. It brands his scheme as fantastic and improbable and notes such a plan would be hard to organize and unlikely to involve cooperation with the American government. The exchange follows U S note tensions and press criticism.

Tokyo Associated Preas Albert Johnson Tacoma Wash United States Japan America Johnson Charman House Ientgraton Naturalization Pacific Foreign Office Gurprine Johnson Tacoma Tme M Johnson Tokmsa

Lawsuit Filed Involving Washington Baltimore Railroad

A partial filing details a civil action against Washington Baltimore and others for 63 100 dollars. The case names John Barton general of railroads and the Tremnstvan Pa road lessee with other corporate defendants. The terse record notes no formal declarations and references court actions across several cities including Hagerstown and Baltimore with tied dates and attempted legal maneuvers.

Arte: & Sons Pennsylvania Washington Coamy Mead John Barton Raieaarts Wasington Balt Vana Aleete

Southern Field reports development plans for the South

The Southern Field magazine and Southern Railway officials outline industrial and agricultural growth aims for the South. The publication promotes finished goods manufacturing, foreign trade, and farm settlement while supporting rail and regional development led by Williams and others. Burial notices follow for several regional figures.

la Magazne Southern Wolte and Ohio Railroad Ulster Federal Centraity & Fores Wiliams Clio Washington Sven & Wide Ds Tibuten Amavz Busness Sie Wildess

Property for Quick Sale Near Wish Qupton District

A roughlisting describes a 11 room 2 bath brick residence with 2 storage rooms and large porches, on a 50 foot by 12 foot lot, paved alleys, and water heat. It notes southern exposure, a porthe and side yard, ideal for a professional or business person. Owner demands at least 22000, not to be duplicated, currently occupied by an army officer at 175 monthly, unfurnished, inspection by permit only.

Jeshudian Wish Qucton

Marriage Plans in Rockville Thwarted by Parental Consent

In Rockville Maryland a would be marriage between Edith F gtodth Hunt of Richmond Virginia and Greorge Mleston Dun of Washington was halted when the bride to be, age 17, could not produce written parental consent. The license clerk refused to issue the license, and the couple left disappointed yesterday afternoon.

Rockville Hunt Richmond Greorge Mleston Dun Washington Washington Po Norfolk Galilee Chapel Virginia Beach Mias Cecile Amelie de Witt Mia de Witt Cornelius de Wit J PF Andre Motta Frank Bowman Hastle U S. A Misa Elizabeth i Motta de Witt John Hugh Casey

Treasury to Buy $250 Million in Bonds This Year

Treasury plans sinking fund purchases of about 250.6 million dollars in liberty bonds through open market operations this fiscal year under the victory loan act. Secretary Houston may pace buys monthly or lump them at year end, while banks report tight money and higher loan rates.

Treasury United States Secretary of the Treasury Deere Houston

Virginia Railroads Seek Demurrage Rates From State PSC

In Richmond Virginia a petitioner from Virginia railroads asks the State Corporation Commission to grant the same demurrage rates as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The proposed $10 per day after 24 hours applies to open top freight cars on sidings to speed freight handling and free up cars for coal transport, with an estimated 100000 cars potentially added to rolling stock nationwide. Also reported Peters burg John J Guinac, ex detective, convicted of murder and sentenced to 17 years in a state penitentiary. a lunacy commission declared him sane. In Cumberland Maryland a suit seeks appointment of a receiver for the Cumberland Cooperative Bakeries amid alleged careless management and no dividends.

Richmond Virginia Rairoads State Corporation Commission Interstate Commercal Commission Peterburga John Jguinac Bogel Robert H Brown Lynch Jodie Mullen Rie

Gold arrives as Adriatic brings bullion from England

The steamship Atlantic arrived from Southampton and Cherbourg with gold bullion valued at 401,000 pounds about $2,005,090. Harold Vanderbilt, son of the late William K. Vanderbilt, was aboard and said his father’s body would be brought home within a few months.

New York Atlantic Southamptonsand Cherbourg Harold Vanderbilt Wiliam K. Vanderbilt France Hia

Bloodhounds Busy as Robberies Hit Danville Area

Danville Virginia August 6 burglars entered the Perrow Adams farmhouse near Hurts Poltsylvania County stealing 450 dollars with rain hindering bloodhound use. WL Byrds store north of the county seat was robbed of 260 dollars Wednesday night. In six days eight calls for bloodhounds have followed robberies.

Washington Post Danville Perrow Adams Hurts Poltsylvania County WL Byrds

Samuel W Williams Dead Roanoke VA former Virginia attorney general

Samuel W Williams longtime Virginia attorney general from 1910 to 1914 died at his Roanoke home after several months illness. The 73 year old veteran of the Confederate service passed away tonight, with notices from Danville and other Virginia towns noting the death and commemorations. Special to The Washington Post.

Roanoke Samuel W Williams Virginia Che Washington Pus Graniavale Walter L Burd Flat Rock

Obituary notes for Luther H Thompson prominent Alexandria editor

Luther H Thompson aged 73 prominent Alexandria figure and former mayor died suddenly at his home after a stroke. He served as police justice and long time editor of the Alexandria Gazette, with a 59 year tenure at the paper. Survived by wife Mary R Wallace and eight children, funeral at his residence conducted by Rev Dr John Lee Allison.

News OF Alexandria Washington Post Sureau King Street Luther H. Thompson Alexandria Gazette South Fairfax Street Mary R Wallace Washington Mra Wellington Crockett Leha Thompson Helen Thompson Heber Elmer Edgar Russell Luther Thompson Edgar Thompson John Lee Allison Second Presbyterian Church Thompson Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons Alexandra’ Gazette The Gazette Board of Aldermen Harry B Caton John G Beckham Virginia Bar Association Il O Clark

Morris to Debate League With Hitchcock in Winona Lake

Maj Morris to debate the League of Nations with Senator Gilbert Hitchcock at Winona Lake Ind on August 3 with national Republican speakers bureau plans announced. Maj Jackson Morris, former Assistant Secretary of State, selected over Gov E P Morrow of Kentucky. Chicago August 6.

Chicago Harry S Sew Indiana Maj Jackson Morris E P Morrow Kentucky League of Nations Gilbert M Hitchcock Winona Lake Ind

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