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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1920
Page
3
The piece notes improved sentiment in the bond market and broader buying near as railroad owners push for greater equipment purchases. It details anticipated government aid, credits, and the impact on freight cars locomotives and related assets to strengthen carriers amid ongoing transport strains.
William Sanders, passenger in a car, sustained minor chest injuries when the vehicle struck a tree at the corner of Lighthouse and By streets southeast. The crash occurred as the driver swerved to avoid another car. Sanders received treatment at Casualty Hospital and was sent home.
The Rev Dr John R Edwards at Dumbarton Avenue M E Church argued against premature funeral of John Barleycorn. He urged aid to anti liquor efforts abroad in India Japan and Scotland and critiqued League of Nations coverage while affirming faith in Wilson and the Senate though uncertain if the nation supports the league.
Washington police assess a $110000 whisky theft on the Lincoln Highway near Kearneys Meadows. Five men, posing as internal revenue agents or secret service, fled toward New York and Atlantic City. investigators doubt truck transfer theories and pursue faint leads as trucks remain missing.
The Rev Pr H E F Randolph of the Foundry Methodist Church spoke on SeeS Bolshevism In A Friends and Eyes of Freedom last night. He argued that Bolshevism is not confined to Russia but is increasingly evident in America and likened it to a disease that must be met intelligently and thoroughly to check its spread.
The page includes a sun and tide table noting high tides around 10 45 and 11 00 with low tides at 4 38 and 3 25. It also carries a lengthy weather forecast from the US Weather Bureau covering temperatures, wind regimes, and thunder shower prospects across regions including Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic, Gulf states, and Rocky Mountain area, plus a local weather report with temperatures, humidity, sunshine hours, and notable city readings. The Poto mac River report notes muddy waters and poor visibility at Harpers Ferry area on July 4.
The annual police report ends July 1 1920 shows minor crimes down about two percent while assaults murders and grand larceny rise from 1919 levels. Drunkenness up due to patent medicine sales. half of arrests are women for petty theft. desertion and Mann Act violations climb. police note staffing shortages hampering enforcement. auto squad recovers about 50 percent of stolen cars.
The Catholic Church hall in Congress Heights opened with large attendance and speeches by Mgr Ek Thomas Rev Te of Horsthamp and others. Col Randle donated 10000 toward the church and the cardinal praised his generosity in securing the Belasco Theater for a Jerusalem capture celebration.
Deaths reported for a wide range of individuals across multiple hospitals. Names include Ritchie Parker 0, Garnela Salke, Allan 60, Therapists and patients such as Rose Colman 99, Robert Britton 40, Mary Geimarigas 27, and Emma Sprare 441 Ridge Street. Locations include Georgetown Hospital and emergency rooms.
Harry J and Mary Sackett announce a boy Charles L Sackett. Emanuel and Dora Bletcher report a girl. Joseph A Tortiltos and Nellie Tortilts welcome a child. Lawrence A Lipscomb and Bessie E Lipscomb announce a boy. William E and Edith McGuire have a boy. Holland C Headley and Hazel J Headley greet a girl. Daniel L Grove and Katie Grove report a boy. John W and Edith P Dtxos welcome a girl.
An old advertisement touts the PLAPAQ method as a scientific self treatment for rupture. It argues trusses fail and claims the method applies softly against the body, requiring no straps or buckles. Readers are invited to send their name for a free trial and information.
A 35 day special car tour from California visits Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Cripple Creek and many western locales including Royal Gorge Yellowstone Park and Yosemite Valley. The complete tour covers hotels meals and side trips with transfers, conductor services, and luggage handling. Cost is 457 dollars, limited to twenty five participants.
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