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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

4

Brussels Peace Conference Hearings Include U S Delegates

United States will be informally represented at the traveling peace conference in Brussels with American unofficial members Boyden and Logan joining the reparations mission. Lloyd George will be assisted by 140 experts, while Spain and Belgium prepare ceremonies and a banquet honors for delegates as plans for reparations division unfold.

Lloyd George King Albert Associated Press Brussels United States Palais Des Academie C Boyden Chicago James A Logan Supreme Council Americana Thermany Spa Thelacroix Wil Pres Lavd George Mile Ant Ane Na' Boch Visoun Chada Japan Tlaian Mnater Roune Spain Albert Burgania Max Brussee Saturda

Boobar Dark Horse Named At San Francisco Convention

A telegram claimed to come from the Democratic convention in San Francisco said John F Boobar was placed in nomination for the Kiwanis presidency, provoking amusement at a Washington Hotel gathering where prizes were awarded to Willam M Wales Ray L L Newhauser Charles F Roberts Dowrusy W G Owen Orrin E Dreitzler Frank B Cuhsenreiter Thomas Sergeon Harry C Rand T William Barrett Charles M Osborne W HooOMDser and Rev J T Saunders.

San Francisco John F Boobar Kiwanis Club Willam

Commission to Probe Coal Shipments and Rail Delays

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a hearing for July 8 to investigate alleged violations of its coal shipment priority ruling. Witnesses for railroads and shippers were summoned as the agency considers stricter orders to prevent a coal famine this coming winter due to slow movement and return of empty cars.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Spiritualists Fight Taxes Over Washington Seances

Washington mediums prepare to challenge in District courts the Internal Revenue Service demand that war taxes apply to all public meetings or seances since November 1917. Thousands of dollars are at stake as Mrs Tillie Henkle of 11 Fourth Street Southeast mobilizes other mediums. She asserts spiritualism is established in America as a religion.

Washington Internal Revenue Office Tillie Henkle Fourth Street Southeast

Resignation of Washington City Orphan Asylum Superintendent

Miss Mary S Boggs, superintendent of the Washington City Orphan Asylum, resigned yesterday. Her resignation takes effect August 1. Her action was received with expressions of deep regret by clucatora and playground officials due to the success of her system.

Mary S Boggs Washington City Clucatora

Normalizing institution children praised by supervisor

Mrs Susie Root Rhodes, superintendent of playgrounds, lauded the program of supervised play at the asylum. She noted about three hundred children, from toddlers of two to youths of fifteen, are in the institution and have greatly benefited. Miss Bogis has led the asylum for the past six months.

Susie Root Rhodes Miss Bogis

Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage To Europe Planned

District of Columbia Knights of Columbus announce a six week pilgrimage to Europe for about 95 dollars with prewar rates. Pope Benedict XV to host pilgrims at the Vatican. Features include Metz statue unveiling by Marshal Foch Lourdes shrine visit and a function at the Columbus home. Supreme Secretary McGinisty and Supreme Knight James A Flaherty will lead the party.

District of Columbia Knights of Columbus Europe Benedict XV Vatican Metz Marshal Foch Christopher Columbus Supreme William J McGinisy Supreme James A Flaherty Philadelphia

Luther Burbank II Taken for San Francisco Treatment

Luther Burbank the horticulturist was brought to a San Francisco sanitarium from his Santa Rosa home for treatment Mrs Burbank accompanied him. The illness was not disclosed. In Brazil, Delfin Moreira, vice president, is reported dead by a Rio de Janeiro dispatch to Jun Nacional. He had been elected vice president in 1918 and briefly acted as president in 1919 during Alvem Senior’s death and Pessoa’s inauguration.

San Francisco Luther Burbank Santa Rosa Calif Burbank Brazil Buenos Aires Delfin Moreira Rio de Janeiro Jun Nacion Alven Senior Moreira Pessoa

Record Bank Clearings Hit June High Amid Wait for Call

June bank clearings reached 83 369 109 12, a June high and record overall, up 3 297 857 from May though May had held the year’s previous record. Tax payments and July disbursements pressures kept call money tight, with expectations of improvement ahead. Abner Drury Company reorganized with 1 million capital to take over cereal beverage production, led by Peter A Drury Paul Eschner and Joseph A Eafferty as trustees. plant to run at capacity within a month and employ hundreds.

Washington Treasury Richmond Comptroller of the Treasury Abner Drury Company Peter A Drury Merchants’ Bank Paul Eschner Joseph A .Eafferty Abner Drury Brewing Company

Cotton market muted after private crop reports in New York

Three private crop reports published this morning failed to sway sentiment as trading remained quiet and prices held steady. Futures showed little change with July at 38.68, October 33.43, December 32.18, and January 31.48, reflecting covering ahead of the government report and upcoming holidays.

New York

Chicago grain market shows weak opening and unsettled close

Chicago July 1 corn futures slipped from early strength as receipts were expected to fall after the week. September corn settled near 1.69 and December around 1.56. Oats closed about a half cent lower, and provisions dipped about 40 cents. Cash wheat values ranged from No 3 red 2.73 to 3.33 per bushel with mixed and white types listed.

Chicago Bay Park

Railway and Electric lead market on Aston Stock Exchange

On the Aston Stock Exchange Railway and Electric led trading for the fourth day. Notable moves included Mergenthaler Linotype at 125 percent, Capital Traction around 85 percent, Washington Gas at 44 percent, and Washington Railway and Electric preferred showing strong activity across multiple lots. Regular and after-call transactions featured varied bids and asks across bonds and utilities, with broad participation in large blocks and a steady stream of brokered sales.

Railway and Electric Preferred Aston Stock Exchange Highteen Capital Traction Washington Gas Mergenthaler Washington Railway Ona Electric Washington Railway and Electric Ptd Ergenthaler Linotype Mergenthaler Linotype Washington Railway and Electric Pfd Washington Railway and Electric 4S Tel & Tel Georgetown G. Lt Metropolitan R. KR el. Pow Elec Elec Power Crake Wash Ry D. Cc Public Utilities Amer. Tel & Teleg Wash Continental Trust Nat, Savings & Trust Union Cs . Wash Loan & Trust Columbia Real Estate Commerce & Savings Washington Seventh Street Savings Union Savings Savings Bank Wash Mechanics Fire Insurance Arlington Bas Stee & Sale

Local Produce Market and Commodities Update

A scanned price list covers eggs, butter, dressed poultry, live poultry, green fruits, and vegetables with several price ranges. New York and Chicago markets report butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, sugar, flour, lard, and coffee quotes, plus cattle hogs sheep numbers and price directions.

Florida

Swiss to raise 2 billion loan through U S bonds

New York July 1. A 25,000,000 loan to Switzerland will be raised in the United States after negotiations between the Swiss government and American bankers. It will be issued as sinking fund bonds for 20 or 25 years, likely offered next Tuesday. Swiss reports indicate interest at 6 to 7 percent.

New York Switzerland United States

New York Grain Market Report for Wheat Corn and Oats

New York on July 1 shows Wheat steady at Nos red and 2 hard 2.92, No 2 mixed durum 2.90 fob New York. Corn easy at No 2 yellow 1.92 percent cost and freight New York with 10 day shipment. Oats steady at No 2 white 1.31 1.32.

New York Pensylvania Western Kennery Middle West Santos I. F

Baltimore Markets Report Prices for Dairy Eggs and Poultry

Baltimore markets show Creamery and dairy prints with prices for Maryland and nearby states. Eggs and poultry rates listed by weight and variety, with wheat market notes: firmer tone, small lots sold at 2.85 to 2.80 per bushel and No 2 red winter spot price around 3.02.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Virginia Her Doz

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