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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
6
The former Empress Eugenie of the French, regent during the emperor’s absence, died in Madrid shortly before 8 AM after intestinal inflammation. Funeral preparations and state honors were noted as plans moved forward.
Fragmentary obituary notices list multiple individuals including Joy, Henry J, Beckett, Emerson, George Hoppman, Lehmann, Neilson, Neitzey, Martha Ann Smith, and Watson Watsonleitz. Entries reference interments at local cemeteries, funeral dates in July 1920, and relatives in New York, Philadelphia, and nearby areas.
The former empress Eugenie, called Europe’s queen of sorrow, travels to Spain despite partial blindness and fading sight. In the Tuileries she faced gendarmes, but her wish to return to her homeland was fulfilled last April, with warm Spanish welcome in Andalusia where she was born. She remained lively, childlike in mood, and grateful for the people’s greeting.
Washington Post dispatch reports Senator Harding and wife greeted by Hays at a church service. Col George Christian and Senator Harding preached in a men’s church series. Bean forecasts August 4 without world, while Black voters express support. Riverdale widow Mary Loftus dies. Warrington home burglary noted in Laurel.
Allied delegates finalize a draft reply to Turkish objections and outline reparations plans for Germany. Talks cover that Germany must be supplied with food and materials and a lump sum indemnity to be paid over decades. Danzig railroad and port control to be decided by a mixed Polish and city commission under league oversight.
The article argues that Russia's renewed military power under bolshevik and veteran forces will erode postwar settlements. It claims the red army could wipe out border republics and challenge British gains in Persia and Constantinople while Germany seeks an Lenine alliance to break the treaty. Lloyd George reportedly pursues terms with Lenine if Russia retreats.
On Gov. Cox's farm near Jacksonburg Ohio, 30 miles from Dayton, a pair of jacks named Seven Percent attract interest. Cox says they both have a powerful kick, a nod to the democratic symbol and his presidential nomination.
Chicago police sought a positive ID for the slain stranger known as the ragged figure in the Wanderer murder case. Investigators said the body appeared to be John J Maloney of Pontiac Rhode Island, with circus connections, though a definitive match remained pending. Relatives and an Australian Canadian veteran were among those to view the body.
Reported troop movements autour Peking showed no noon hour fighting. Wu Pei Fu and Tsao Kun rebels questioned Hsu Shu Cheng’s dismissal, who remains at frontier defense. Chekiang governor’s anger over Shanghai peace conference jurisdiction sparks more troop shifts. Chang Haan leaves for the south, fueling speculation.
Special to The Washington Post. Charles Hornelin, a former resident, killed in Hoboken in the wholesale and importing business. He leaves a wife, three children, a brother and a sister. Also West Virginia Sunday schools enroll 6,244 pupils. 473,640 under 20 not enrolled. Cumberland reports Charles Willison, unmarried son of the late Ashbel Willison, dies. he was brother of Jasper N Willison, longtime Allegany county Democratic leader.
Gov Cox of Ohio recounts the nomination process for Franklin D. Roosevelt with Ansberry and Murphy in the background. Cox promises a dirt farmer as Secretary of Agriculture if elected, and plans a Columbus conference with Roosevelt before his return from San Francisco.
Milton R Evans died Friday July 9 1920 at his Philadelphia home Funeral services were held at Wheatley s Chapel Alexandria Va on Monday July 12 at 4 p m under Alexandria Washington Lodge No 374 F and A M Interment at St Paul s Cemetery Also noted Marstiller Mrs Fanny J Marstiller funeral from her residence 415 Prince Street Alexandria Va on Monday July 12 at 2 p m Interment private
Sixty groups including Miners and railway workers attended a labor convention. Alexander Howat and James Duncan drew cheers amid a broad coalition that included the Nurses Association of Chicago, Plumb Plan League, and Friends of Freedom for India. John H Walker won chair, condemning major parties, as Tarak Nath Das urged India’s freedom and a six hour workday was approved before adjournment.
Delegates of the committee of 48 and single taxers held a Sunday session focused on a fusion party name and platform. The single tax group adopted a plank for taxing land rental values while exempting incomes and other property. Fusion with the 48 hinges on incorporating the single tax platform.
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