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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
6
Readable sections describe a rapid tobacco expansion in Maryland and Virginia with new warehouses in Emporia, Norfolk and Peters burg preparing for flocked bales next month. The piece notes farmers adopting tobacco in new areas and forecasts rising regional activity.
A mule drawn plow struck an infant in a farm yard on August 16 near Greens Bare. The impact caused a fatal injury to the child's skull and drew immediate emergency attention. Local residents Roy Maron Path readers reported the scene as investigators began noting details of the accident.
Russian forces advance near Warsaw with Minsk taken and Okuniew within ten miles. Poles report gains between Plonsk Nasielsk capturing prisoners while defending Radzymin Hadzymin and Nowo Minsk railroad disruption threatens Russian troop movements. A strong Polish counterattack could turn the southern flank and ease pressure on the capital.
John Locke a German native who settled in Lynchburg 86 years ago died of pneumonia at his Campbell County home. He was 1 1 2? years old and formerly a merchant. Survived by nine daughters and one son William Locke of Campbell County. Funeral plans not specified.
In Baltimore a pistol duel on a dark stair at 12309 Hol Ins Street left Patrolman Nicholas Wallace wounded in the hip and Marcella Reynolds, 40, dead. Reynolds allegedly brandished a revolver after a dispute with Nathanal Wingate, prompting the officer to intervene and firing from a recumbent position. Reynolds had prior disorderly conduct arrests and heavy drinking cited by his wife.
Three men including Tynehburg Va and Aubrey PFster were arrested as members of a mob after the confessed assailant of Mrs Annie Ross, Robert Wil lame, was named. They were released on $500 bond each. Judge Christian said no special term of the corporation court is scheduled, so Williams will be dated to the regular term convening in September.
Shipping lines from Hampton Roads to Havana suspend service due to ongoing troubles. The steamship Quantico of the Merchant and Missionary Transportation Company now leading care for freight and passengers as routes pause temporarily.
In a Sunday Prest By Mail notice a voyage from Norfolk to Havana is postponed until the Cuban port is adjusted. The updated schedule shows the sailings resuming soon with likely departure and price details reflected in the weekly edition.
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