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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
1
Martial law tightens downtown Washington as police and soldiers face a violent race riot. Five killed including Detective Sergt. Harry Wilson and two more civilians, with dozens wounded in clashes along New York and Florida avenues and around U Street.
A May store liquor issue drives final action by the league house as officials weigh pivotal decisions affecting upcoming competition. The document outlines terms and authority guiding the league’s closure and policy changes.
In northwest streets at Seventh G and other blocks a violent night left several wounded and two fatally shot as crowds clashed with police and soldiers. Detectives reported multiple gunfire incidents around Seventh and G streets with victims including Albert Finlayson and Ernest Giovanetti.
President Wilson remains in bed with acute dysentery as Rear Admiral Caryl Grayson orders rest until complete recovery. White House aides expect doubtful ability to meet Republican senators and reschedule West Coast trip. illness started with a Capitol visit and a damp weekend, prompting appointment cancellations.
A dirigible explodes and crashes into the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago after a balloon ride over the loop district. Seven believed dead, including bank employees and passengers. scores injured as flames engulf the bank room and wreckage falls through a skylight.
A Washington Post report characterizes the Tampico incident as a minor matter with no clear threat to Carranza. It notes three Mexican bandits robbed thirteen unarmed American sailors near Tampico, with ongoing efforts to identify or capture the culprits and to consider better protections for sailors in Mexican waters.
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