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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
8
Historic county fair activities unfold in Rockville with Governor attending events and public appearances. Officials expect speeches, local booths, and community showcases highlighting regional agriculture and culture.
Still seized man held in Taku by surprise. Police report unclear phrasing shows a man named Afr hid in a vehicle or area, with suspect charges possible in a rural location near Prom Wood Vcohol District.
A long, fragmentary notice details a dream reported by an aged enslaved woman linked to farm life in Maryland and Virginia during Civil War days. It threads through property ownership, a raid by soldiers, and the Merrick farm, with scattered obituaries and marriage notices interwoven about August dates and local figures.
Rumors that Camp Lee would be abandoned were dispelled today when Petersburg Chamber of Commerce officials received word from Secretary of War Newton Baker that the cantonment would not be abandoned and would be made a permanent army post. Secretary Baker and Senator Swanson conferred with War Department officials in Washington about the matter.
An organized mob of over a dozen people attacked a jail road team near Hunt neton and attempted to lynch Jim McDonnie after beating a 6 year old victim and scalding the child. Authorities slipped away in the night as the mob dispersed with the prisoner kept secret. The stepchild of Tames Martin Gibson lies in critical condition and may die, with supporters of the alleged attackers among the crowd.
A fragment notes Miriam Bo Tr xell presenting Allegany family unit to labor causes on suffrage parade day. Allegany Trades oppose women aviation participation in Labor Day parade claiming to honor suffrage progress with a parade position.
A fatal incident near Cape Charles Virginia claims the life of a boy, the son of Oscar Rayned of Bloxm. A shotgun discharged in the woods as a family farm task went wrong, killing the youth instantly after an attempted operation nearby. Local authorities investigate the tragedy as the community mourns.
A 14 year old from Rising Sun Maryland, Homer Reynolds, earned a United States government certificate as an amateur wireless operator. He learned Morse code, built his own receiving outfit, and communicated weather reports and shipNews from Arlington to his town, reaching stations in Boston, New York, Norfolk, and others. The article also notes his success in the recent Americas yacht races and details his setup progression from a third to a second story, plus his exam scores.
Market list shows butter prices for Maryland and neighboring states with varied grades from creamery fancy to prints. Eggs and poultry values are posted by region with weights and quality terms, including ducks and pigeons, reflecting regional price spreads and supply notes.
Grain and livestock prices listed by type and grade with Chicago and Baltimore entries. No 2 red winter wheat 270, No 2 white oats 70s, corn and barley quotes, plus livestock values for hogs sheep and cattle with weights and bulk pricing noted. Cotton middling prices shown for New York Norfolk Philadelphia markets.
In Graham North Carolina a mob overpowered Sheriff Story and deputies, abducted a Black man accused of harming a four year old child, and shot him to death near a lonely spot by the Graham railroad station. The violence echoes a prior July 14 confrontation that left James Ray mortally wounded.
The annual convention of the War Veterans Association in Alexandria declined to select an executive committee. Kenneth Wooden was named president with John Morrison Harrisonburg vice president and Thomas I Williams Charlottesville treasurer. About 100 delegates attended as the meeting opened led by President Ogden. the 1931 meeting place to be decided later by officers.
Yesterday morning a blessing opened the Virginia State Firemen’s Association meeting with remarks from Rev Dr Battle and Mayor Thomas A Fisher. John H Trimyer and John W Morrison spoke as dignitaries while floats, bands, and a Charlottesville parade highlighted the day. The convention planned visits to Virginia Shipbuilding, USS Omeda Station, and Arlington Cemetery, with the Charlottesville fire chief Thomas J Williams noted as the oldest active firefighter. Memorial services were held at 216 South Henry Street for James F Bradfield.
Dr KE B Jackson pastor of First Baptist Church was buried in Bethel Cemetery Harrisonburg Va. Fire of undetermined origin Tuesday afternoon caused $20 000 damage to storage rooms at Breach Hardware and Harness Company. The major and city council of Crisfield arranged for a fall reassessment to double the taxable basis of the city. Tames R Taubes, Deaugherty, and A Purmas were appointed as assessors.
Nonresident owner offers a substantial Washington suburb house priced under replacement value. Four rooms two baths with hot water heat electric, large porches, lawn, and southern eastern exposure. Fifty foot front by depth 120. Alley access. Occupied by army officer, $1,170 monthly rent unfurnished. Sale at $92,500 with $6,750 cash, inspection by permit only.
A northbound Pennsylvanian freight derailed a mile south of Odenton Maryland injuring several and tearing up main tracks. The wreck blocked traffic but the south track was cleared quickly allowing trains to pass as crews worked to restore service.
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