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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
2
The District Chamber debated funding to Congress for about 60 million to cover back pensions for fire and police. It backed recommendations to allow annual leave for firemen from 20 to 30 days with one day off weekly and discussed future legislation before Congress.
The article traces William H. Ailes ascent from a first page entry to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury after serving in the customs division. It notes his 1901 move to the post of assistant secretary, a close tie with Vanderlip, and later roles on boards of Railways and Utilities. It records his civic work with Associated Charities and Cosmos Club, and mentions his farming interests and election as vice president and continuation as cashier.
In Baltimore on June 13 the bodies of twins James and Joseph Blert, aged years, were recovered from Bear Creek near Sparrows Point after an overturned rowboat carrying their father Ignatius Blert, 64, sank. Police dragged waters all night and will hold an inquest at Sparrows Point station to determine blame. Boat owner John Szymonik of Numsen's Point remains in custody.
Irregular text partial note mentions Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on a Washington Virginia railway decision. The report cites Mr Stansbury and lawyers unable to produce needed documents, with a focus on a cited boycott issue and a late decision. Nearby, a car crash injures two men from Washington. Other items note school activities, indictments for violations of law, and a marriage announcement.
An invitation in Hagerstown announces creation of a national health administration in Maryland through a collaboration of the United States Public Health Service the International Health Board and Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. The Rockefeller Foundation will provide financial support via Johns Hopkins University for extensive laboratories and organizational setup led by Dr R B Norment Jr.
Thieves burned the Newport News post office near Denbigh early yesterday. Postmaster Sanieh could not yet complete a property check. overall there was no definitive evidence of theft and fire damage affected varying parts of the building.
Heavy weight well woven quilts and spreads offered in various patterns and colors. Prices range from 3.00 to 5.00 with sizes 36 to 44 inches and 54 inch all wool options. Available in First and Fourth Floors with many items described as durable wash and wear ready.
The steamer Aurora of the Furman line, moored at the wharf in the city, sunk yesterday afternoon in the James River. Holes in the bottom, likely caused by line cutting, spilled water into the hull. the vessel had not been in service for some time, and Fess rarmen brought it here to arrange docking facilities.
A. Honeycutt, a wealthy farmer and merchant near Raleigh, was sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary and fined $5000 after conviction for receiving stolen goods from interstate commerce knowing them stolen. Special to The Washington Post. Howard J. Donaldson, 52, an engineer on the Western Maryland Railway, died of heart disease at home while attempting to get out of bed. He was father to Russell Donaldson and brother to Mrs. A B Ringer and Menzuella, all of Washington, DC.
The President and Cabinet discuss reorganizing the executive branch to reduce duplication by consolidating agencies with the same major purposes. Brown reports unanimous support for reallocating governmental services and urges fast congressional action. The President plans to remain in Washington with limited weekend trips, barring a summer vacation.
A gunfight erupted near Chaneyville, Maryland, with nine men reportedly involved and thirty shots fired. One well known local is missing, believed killed or wounded, carried away by companions. Moonshining excess cited as cause of the clash.
Refined sugar prices fell to 6 cents per pound as several local refiners quoted fine granulated sugar in New York. The drop marks a low level not seen in four years due to weak raws and market weakness.
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