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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

11

Bolshevik Fear and Allied Strength At Spa Debate

The article argues that German bolshevism fears are overblown and that the Allies, led by Wilson, remain strong and united. It dismisses the notion of a red deluge across Europe, noting Russia's limited war potential and the enduring power of armed free nations.

Spa Poland Germany Europe Trotzky Genghis Khan Napoleon Danton Paris Ruhr Foch Russia Tamerlane Kolchak Denikin Yudenitch Great Britain France Wilson

Lipton Defeats Resoluts On Technicality In Yacht Race

The first race of the series ended with Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV defeating the Resoluts on a technicality. Lipton, pursuing the cup for the fourth time, showed sportsmanship despite the contentious win. The victory marks his first race win in this latest challenge to regain the America’s Cup, continuing a long rivalry that began in 1851.

Thomas Lipton Tom Liptons

Water Route Aims to Expand War Department Waterways Bureau

The War Department forms a new inland and coastwise waterway service to manage water route development under the 1920 Transportation Act. With car shortages and transport jams, water transport is urged as a cheaper, more natural freight option to relieve industry and modernize commerce.

War Department Inland and Coastwise Waterway Service Secretary of War Mississippi St. Louis United States Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Bureau

Death of Rev. Dr Randolph H. McKim Praises Sailor-Pastor

The sudden death of the Rev. Dr Randolph H. McKim grieves Washingtonians. He served God and country with ardent patriotism, preached wartime calls to duty, and remembered as a fighting Christian with South roots. His loss leaves an enduring monument in memory. Political commentary follows, noting Ohio nominees and European military shifts.

Randolph H. McKim Dr. McKim

Lava Lake at Kilauea Ablaze Near Hilo Hawaii

Immense fountains of molten lava play in the glowing lake of fire at Kilauea volcano near Hilo on the island of Hawaii. The liquid area has shrunk slightly but still covers a large part of the pit, about 1200 by 1400 feet. lava flows seven miles from the main crater, active since last December.

Hilo Island of Hawaii T H Kilauea Kau

Corrected Hawaiian Population Figures Highlight Growth

The census bureau announced updated Hawaii population at 255 912 up from 1910 figures of 191 909. Honolulu reached 83 227 and Hila 10 431 with notable gains reflecting increases of 64 003 and 3 686 respectively.

Hawaiian Islands Census Bureau Hawaii Honolulu Hila

Germany regrets flag incident at French embassy

Berlin officials report Dr. Haniel von Haishausen undersecretary of foreign affairs conveyed Germany’s regret to French charge d affaires M. de Marcilly over the removal of the French flag from the French embassy in honor of Bastille Day yesterday.

Germany Berlin Haniel von Haimhausen M. de Marcilly

American heiress joins British peerage in Fisher Vavasseur match

Misa Jane Morgan of Philadelphia becomes Lady Fisher after marriage to Cecil Vavasseur Fisher, heir to the Vavasseur estates and titles. The couple resides at Silverstone Hall near Thetford, as Lord Fisher of Kilverstone assumes the barony and seat in parliament, with the Vavasseur property valued at over 5.0 million dollars.

Misa Jane Morgan Philadelphia Randall Morgan Cecil Vavasseur Fisher Indian Civil Service Lord Fisher Josiah Vavaasseur Ordnance Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Thetford Croxton Kilverstone Hall Vavasseur Old Vavvasseur Cecil Fisher Josiah Vavasseur William Vavasseur Mauger Northumberland Jackie' Fisher Royal College of Heralds Lord Thetford Duke of Grafton John Fisher Kilverstone Silverstone Hall County of Norfolk

The Rich Duke des Cars and Family Ties

Francois Marquis des Cars, now fifth Duke des Cars, is listed as enormously rich through his marriage to Mme Yrrarazaval a Chilean widow. Their children include Louis 13 as Marquis des Cars. Historical notes trace the Des Cars lineage from medieval era through Bourbon restoration and mention Parisian mansion and Chateau de Sources.

Francois Marquis Des Cars Duke Des Cars Mme Yrrarazaval Santiago di Chile Edward Louis Louis XVIII France de Perusse Limousin Audouin de Perusse Sarthe Chateau de Sources Des Cars Mme Standish de Noailles Paris Yorkshire Standishes Queen Alexandra King Edward Sandringham Marguish DE Fontenoy

Deportation Warrant Re-Arrests Arthur Bcremont at Ellis Island

Arthur Bcremont, arrested on a deportation warrant and released on a $10,000 bail, is again in custody at Ellis Island. The Labor Department states he faces deportation to Canada for illegal entry and a criminal police record there.

Arthur Bcremont Ellia Island Labor Department Eecremont Canada United States

Canada Debt Figures Hit 2 Billion Mark in June Statement

Ottawa reports that Canada's net debt reached 2,300,119,303 dollars as of June, per the finance department's latest monthly statement released yesterday.

Ottawa Ontario Canada Finance Department

Farmers to Curb Profiteers at Chicago Conference

Plans for a national farmers cooperative marketing conference in Chicago July 23 and 24 were announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The meeting aims to curb speculation, stabilize prices, and expand cooperative grain and livestock marketing, with sessions for grain and livestock interests and a goal to reduce railroad handling by shipping grain directly from country elevators to consumers.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation J W Coverdale Federation United States Irving Farm Bureau Federation

Thousands Study Aerograde at Great Lakes Naval School

Chicago report notes Great Lakes Naval Training Station trains aviation mechanics in a massive program. 3225 students in 16 to 36 week courses, 1000 graduates so far, another 1000 due by November. 6000 total expected. cost per graduate about 7. Tools salvaged. planes completed. honors awarded. 440 Marines among students.

Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station E E Wilson Naval Air Force Parta Mechanics School

DOUBT SCHROEDER WIEL QUIT

War Department officials denied any knowledge of Major W Schroeder’s resignation amid reports he would give up his commission and revert to captain under the army reorganization bill. They said no intimation of departure had been received and doubted the report’s authenticity about the famed altitude record flyer.

War Department Majo W Schroeder Army France Department Ma. Schroeder

Lusitania Relic Floats In Delaware River

A life jacket bearing faded hair strands surfaced in the Delaware River, a silent reminder of the Lusitania sinking five years earlier. Found by two railroad detectives, the seaweed covered vest still showed the ship name Lusitania on its canvas, with one strap broken.

Philadelphia Delaware River

Giant petrified fish found in Utah rocks

A 50 foot petrified fish was unearthed in Garfield county Utah about 70 miles east of Panguitch by Sheriff James Goulding and T W Smith while prospecting. They offered the fossil to the University of Utah. a giant lizard fossil was found nearby four years earlier.

Salt Lake City Utah Garfield County Panguitch James Goulding T W. Smith Salt Lake Goulding Smith University of Utah

Airman Ferrarin recounts perilous Tokyo flight ordeal

Lieutenant Ferrarin describes crossing Korea seas and Hakone storms that caused seasickness as Japanese destroyers escorted him to Tokyo. He recalls heavy fog between Rangoon and Bangkok and a three hour tailing train in Asia, plus gunfire near Aleppo and a Baluchistan capture before liberation after identity confirmed.

Tokyo Lieut Ferrarin Rome Korea Hakone Straits Rangoon Bangkok Ubon Hanoi Lneut Ferrarin Asia Minor Aleppo Baluchistan

Possible U S Recognition of Soviet Russia Hovers in Washington

Reports from Washington suggest U S officials may recognize Soviet Russia as plans to reopen trade with Bolshevik Russia advance. Washington doubts a general program due to peace treaty issues while State announces trade relations reopening at traders risk and Treasury debates removing exchange restrictions.

Russia Washington Great Britain United States Department of State Department of the Treasury Genetral

May Trade Stock for Bonds Authorized by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Norfolk and Western Railroad to exchange 13 unissued common stock for convertible bonds. The bonds include 4 percent notes due 1932 and 1938 and a 6 percent note due 1929, retired against stock issues totaling 13.3, 18.353, and 45.09 million par value respectively.

Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission

Ship Board Opens Oil Bids After Large Offering

The Shipping Board opened bids totaling about 122.563 million barrels for one to five year supplies. Prices ranged from 1.195 to 4.45 a barrel with delivery at American and foreign ports. Bids largely conditioned on board transportation aid and sometimes financial support. duties and taxes to be paid by the board. Action on bids was deferred.

Shipping Board Yeater

Americans Near Longest Living Race In Population Study

Vital statistics bureau reports indicate the United States is near becoming the longest living race as death rates fall and births rise. About 36 000 twins are born yearly and 1920 births may top 2 006 000. Census data show roughly 4 000 people reach 100, over 26 000 over 90, and more women than men live to 100.

Vital Statistics Bureau Amuz Wow Smith Torrey Hunt St Laure Washiers Mro Smith Vorenia Smith Evers West Virginia Cooperaton of Thiata

Hotel Shortage Warns American Tourists in India

The British embassy warned Americans planning to visit India of a continuing hotel accommodation shortage and the difficulty of arranging return passage. The Secretary of State for India called official attention to the inconveniences tourists may face.

India

Army Officers Promoted Under New Reorganization Act

War Department announces first regular army officer promotions under the army reform bill. Maj. James M. Graham named colonel of infantry and Maj. Francis Lincoln promoted to lieutenant colonel of coast artillery.

War Department James M Graham Waa Francis Lincoln Coast Artillery

Wheat Crop Boom Promises Peace-Time Prosperity

Kansas City observer A J Morrissey notes large wheat and corn crops promise peace-time liquidation and lower product prices. He argues land prices and farm banking will adjust, with high quality grain boosting Kansan income even if prices slip later.

A J Morrissey Kansas City The St James

Heavy Property Loss in Ireland Reports Damages Claims

London reports total claims for compensation due to malicious destruction of property in free land, lodged January 1 to May 31, 1920, amounting to £2,718,661. The figure reflects the scale of property damage during the period and covers multiple distressed areas in Ireland.

Ireland London Freeland

Spanish Author Mariano da Cavia Dies in Barasossa

Mariano da Cavia a noted Spanish author died yesterday in Barasossa Spain after a long illness. He had been ill for some time and his death closes a prominent literary career known across Spain.

Barasossa Spain Mariano da Cavia

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