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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
9
Rockville hosts a bustling county fair with games exhibits and live performances. Families from Montgomery and surrounding areas attend as judging begins on several classes and prize winners may be announced today along with displays of farm products crafts and talent.
The text discusses domestic policy in the Harding era, noting proposals and political contention. It mentions government actions, economic concerns, and potential reforms with references to Republicans and Democrats, money in securities, and public expectations.
A worker states intent to restore tin bonds dating to 1919, outlining a plan to return them to their original condition and promising a detailed explanation in the future.
Ohio Columbus August fair managers seek space for a 2000 seat tent on presidential day to present Republican speakers and phonograph records of Senator Harding. Waldron argues equal access would force similar space for all candidates. Harding cannot attend due to scheduling.
A humorous fragment argues over grammar teaching in public schools with playful verse and references to Burns, Shakespeare, and critics. It notes educators opposing liberal cuts while praising plain understanding, and mentions Bergdoll, New York radium purchase, Villa, Johnson, and Mexico in a 1920 context.
New York Acr 34 Fred W Upham treasurer of the Republican national committee said today that since the Chicago convention less than $1,000,600 had been raised for the national campaign. The exact sum shown on the treasurer book was $994 vo. He added that Mr Hava eS stra Go $3000 060 as the total required a way won the campagn was a turret. Upham expressed the opinion that ey Cox on charging that more than $700,000 was raised in one area near the State of Israel where this rmeuny was raised by for purposes at national State and county campaigns combined.
United Press report from Columbus Ohio says Gov Cox is pressed to confirm or deny rumors that Col Deeds may be considered for a War Secretary post and to verify ties to a campaign condition. Aide notes Col Deeds is valued by Cox and adds context about a veterans banquet.
Indicted defendants John Whiteh John Kelly Joseph Thomas and Clarence Adams face trial for murder in a case linked to a bank heist. Arraigned in Frederich Matte court, date moved to first Monday in September due to venue concerns. They were transported from Baltimore and remain jailed awaiting trial. attorney Peter Gar tt appointed for Adams.
Reported discovery of a gold-bearing vein beneath the Susquehanna River near Holtwood Pennsylvania during a gas-flow investigation. Workmen reported a vein at the river bottom intersecting the Pennsylva nia Water Company area, with samples sent to McCallsberry and Washington for assay. A number of men have been engaged in the prospecting.
The Merantue Bank of the Americas announces plans to open a new branch in Hamburg Germany on September. Existing branches include Paris, Barotona, and Madras, with Latin American affiliates supporting the expansion.
In Amherst and Nelson counties Virginia heavy rains last week caused four deaths. Two women and two children perished when the Tye River swept them away on Thursday. Mrs Eliza Martin and two children were among the victims. Mrs Martins body was recovered Saturday in a tree top a mile from the river.
A report notes an entire family living on Buffalo River was swept away Thursday and no word has been heard since. The Tye River reportedly peaked at 30 feet, described as the highest in 75 years. Pentony Havermill aged 75 died of paralysis today at Indian Spring. his wife and seventeen children survive.
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