Congress Considering Martial Law Over Washington Race Riots
Representative Frank Clark of Florida urged a congressional inquiry into Washington race riots and resolutions to place the District under martial law. Emerson of Ohio and Vaile of Colorado pressed for drastic action, while the debate touched on federal protection and civil order amid four months of crime.
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Vaile
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Night of racial violence leaves one dead in city streets
Amid widespread clashes in northwest Washington, soldiers were deployed to assist police as gunfire and wooden clubs marked a day of unrest. A 27 year old man was shot in the left leg at Freemans Hospital treated, while Edward French 23 was wounded at Georgia avenue and W street. Dozens more injuries and property damage reported as authorities vow to quell the violence and address the perceived lawlessness in the District.
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Washington
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Washington Asylum Hospital
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George W Lee
Albert H. Holden
Walter Reed Hospital
Ninth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
William H Thomas
Haler
Naval Hospital
Earl Martin
Hrnatol
Casualty Hospital
Marshall Brier
South Carolina Avenue
South East
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Columbia Road
Ymergency Hospital
Poslam Promises Rapid Skin Relief Advert
An old advertisement touts Poslam as a fast healer for pimples eczema rashes and inflammations. It urges nightly application to an affected surface and claims visible improvement by morning with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories 243 West 47th Street New York City.
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New York City
Score Ask for Permits To Carry Guns-1 Woman Score Ask for Permits To Carry Guns-1 Woman
Police court heard a wave of violent attacks by Black assailants as citizens sought permits to bear deadly weapons. Only one woman applied, a Black woman. two applicants were veterans who wished to aid in quelling rioters and to seek action. They were directed to join the home defense league or augment Mal Pullman’s forces and left to enlist. All applicants must post a $300 real estate bond and submit it for judge approval before a permit is issued. Bonds and permits renew monthly.
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Federation of Pastors Takes Up Riots Today
The Pastors Federation calls a special meeting at 11 o clock in New York Avenue Presbyterian Church to discuss counteracting the mob spirit. Commissioner Lews Brownlow will address the gathering, and all federation members are urged to attend. John C Palmer, Chairman.
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Lews Brownlow
Federation
John C Palmer
Washington Post Starts Fund for Families of Slain Policemen
The Washington Post opens a popular subscription to aid families of officers killed or wounded in the city’s current lawlessness. It begins with a $500 donation and plans to acknowledge further contributions through its columns. A letter from SAES & COMPANY accompanies a $50 gift in memory of Detective Harry Wilson.
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Washington Post
Popular Fund
Washington
Harry Wilson
Washington, DC
Raymond Pullman
SAES
Wilson reviews riots with Baker amid illness
President Wilson, bedbound but improving, held conferences with Republican senators and officials. He spoke with Secretaries and asked Admiral Grayson for a plan to aid Washington in quelling Monday night race riots, and with Baker discussed federal measures, eyeing a possible August trip.
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Iowa
Washington
Baker
Mr Baker
White House
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Nightengale Attack Shocks Capitol Heights Under Race Tensions
Mrs Mia Nightengale reports a man attempted to enter her home, was overpowered, and fled after bloodying her. Despite armed citizen patrols and Washington police, no trace of the assailant is found. She was later found in the road, and investigators say the suspect is not linked to four other Washington women attacked.
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Washington
Heron Nightengale
Mia Nightengale
Public Library Closes Early For Protection
The central Public Library will close at 7 P M until conditions normalize. Located in a riot affected area, the closure aims to protect the star and public by exiting before dark.
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Chile Rail Congestion Triggers Food Export Ban Policy
Chilean rail congestion prompts government to prohibit exporting foodstuffs to ease traffic. Officials warn rehabilitation of the rail system, authorized by Congress, is urgently needed to move harvests. The U S appointed William G McAdoo as financial adviser to the Chilean mission in the United States draws favorable comment.
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Fling Seeks Absolute Divorce Over Infidelity
James H. Fling of Chevy Chase in Montgomery County files for an absolute divorce from Mary E. Fling of the same area. The petition cites infidelity and names a corespondent as the alleged third party in this Rockville case reported by The Washington Post.
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Washington Post
Rockville, Md
James H. Fling
Chevy Chase
County
Mary E. Fling
Chevy
Johnsons Held for Grand Jury After Inquest Firefight
Carrie Minor Johnson a 17 year old charged with murdering headquarters detective Harry Wilson. Her father Benjamin J Johnson also held for grand jury action after a coroner's inquest into the shootout at 220 G street. Detectives Hughlett O'Brien Grant Hach testified Wilson forced entry, fired under a bed where the pair were found wounded. Henning exonerated for self defense after killing Neale in defense of his wife amid a moving car confrontation.
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Neale
Negroes Urge Wilson Action on Mob Violence Abroad
The NAACP telegrams President Wilson urging condemnation of mob violence in Washington and nationwide. It asks him as commander in chief to enforce military law, citing attacks on Black people by soldiers and civilians and warning of outbreaks elsewhere. John R. Shillady signs as secretary.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Let the Public Be Calm To End Race Riots Urge Citizens
A civic appeal from Washington notables calls for public calm to halt race riots. Among signers are Louis F Post, Edward P Costigan, Julia Dathrop, Evelyn Mitchell, Grace Abbott and other residents urging orderly conduct and official restraint.
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Julia Dathrop
Edward P Costigan
Evelyn Mitchell
Grace Aboott
Washington riots call for calm amid mob violence
Jesse R Haver and Miss Caroline Wieming urged public calm to end race riots in Washington. They warned that vigilante and mob actions threaten women and civilians and undermine government and war institutions. Citizens urged to focus on restraint.
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Caroline Wieming
Washington
Moderation urged to curb crime rumors in capital
The city and country are urged to discount exaggerated crime rumors and press cooperation is requested to calm public sentiment. The capital bears special responsibility to moderate and enforce fair treatment of offenders, aiming for safety for all by ensuring the law is impartially applied.
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