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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
6
Riot by inmates near a dormitory ends when fire hoses and police reserves intervene. Reports describe attempts to surrender and irregularities in discipline as guards and officers restore control. hunger strikes and withheld labor cited as part of the unrest.
Reported Aug 24 from Washington area: A railroad injury death in Huntington Virginia/Maryland corridor involves Fiobert McLane of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Investigation notes trespassers on the rail line, police move to seize suspects, and Chief Leng orders a drug spread in the slate region with one arrest at Catlettsburg as officers transfer to the state.
Report from Charlottesville Virginia states a man shot and killed his brother after a dispute over money at a Palmyra bank. The elder, reportedly well to do, allegedly fired a large revolver, the shot killing the younger man instantly. The two brothers, William Simp sh aged 4 and the elder described as well to do, are cited in the incident. The details are disputed.
Mcompany records reveal Walter Doceael a master mechanic for the Southern Railway died yesterday in a Richmond hospital after weeks of treatment. Burial was arranged in Salisbury. Doceael, formerly of Rovemaont, left behind several children from his first marriage. his second wife had recently died.
Local notices recount multiple incidents from Fredericksburg to Peters burg and Irvington. A criminal assault case involves Arnette, with admission of denial and transfer to a penitentiary. Other items cover house sales, marriages, steamboat franchise filings, and railroad rate petitions.
The notice records Laurey, aged 78, dying at her Springfield home and lists other local items including a miner’s wage dispute in Maryland, a church rector appointment in Pittsburgh, a tragic accident in Baltimore, and assorted market and agricultural prices across West Virginia, Maryland, and nearby states.
A professional man lists a large five story residence in southern and eastern suburbs near Wash aglain built for owners. The property includes 2 baths, heating and electric lights, a piano, and ample yard space. The asking price is $4,000 with owner offering quick sale at $27,000, terms include $670 cash and $175 monthly lease. STONE & FAIRFAX exclusive agents.
Fragmentary notes show suffrage foes debating constitutional provisions in Ohio and Tennessee. Mentions authorities disputing parallelism, efforts to uphold the Tennessee provision, and investigations into charges related to ratification and conduct during a constitutional session adjourned in December.
Special to The Washington Post reports Rockville Maryland hosts the annual harness racing fair with a list of 12 high class horses entered across eleven events. The program features purses up to 400 dollars and highlights multiple owners including Prescott, Oliver, Axworthy, and Moore among others.
ISAIAH FRIEND BURIED IN MARYLAND. The report notes the United States leading in Olympic track events with 154 points, followed by England 66 and Finland 58. Other nations listed include Sweden 20 France 20 South Africa 18 Italy 14 Canada 17 Denmark 7 New Zealand 5 and Norway with a small remainder. The obituary closes with Isaiah Friend's burial in Maryland after Civil War service.
Prices across several regions and commodities are listed including grains, dairy, poultry, and livestock. Entries show values for Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia with various prints and market notes.
Market report details livestock prices for cows bulls hogs and lambs with readings for weights and cuts. Cotton middling prices New York Norfolk Philadelphia grain quotes Chicago oats and wheat signals alongside domestic delivery quotes for corn and other commodities.
Special to The Washington Post Elkins West Virginia August 20 The State Council Daughters of America met last night naming officers for 11th convention including Junior State Mast Conductor Mrs Flo Greenhall Keyser State councilor Mrs Jac Dermott Dasis and others. National representatives listed as Mrs Flo Greenhall Keyser Mrs Francis Miller Tunneton and others.
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