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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
7
Secretary of War and Secretary Baker indicate the United States may rapidly withdraw troops from overseas and curb overseas travel. The War Department signals intent to bring home the bulk of the army of occupation soon, with decisions on retaining some forces on German soil pending.
The Linen Shop advertises fresh white fabrics including organdy voile tchiffon and gabardine with wide variety of widths and prices. Listing includes Swiss washable organdy, English gabardine, pique, nainsook, dimities, and ginghams with sale prices from 39c to $2.25 per yard and bulk 10-yard pieces at $4.00 to $6.00.
Aerolux Porch Shades provide ventilation while blocking sun adding an extra room feel. Shades come in various widths and lengths with colors green brown or olive, prices range from $4.75 to $10.00. Stenciled Crash Curtains and Summer Portieres offered in multiple colors and patterns with prices from $3.75 to $3.38 per sack. Cretonne Couch Covers available full length and double width with flowered stripes at $3.38 per sack.
An OCR fragment lists Fibre Rugs in multiple dimensions such as 9x12 8x10 and 36x72 with prices around $6.75 and $1.20 each. Mentions oval battania bugs and washing terms but details are unclear.
In a statement, Mr. Baker notes a change in War Department policy. Officers not previously attached to the American expeditionary forces are to be sent overseas no longer. instead troops are being returned to the United States. Gen Pershing requests 20 more officers, excluding West Point student officers due to an upcoming July 11, 1919 date, with policy effective June 20.
Inspectors report the Washington Railway and Electric Company did not alter routings to force more transfers. The commission absolved intentional violations but noted late cars suggesting some through cars were removed. The commission will order added through cars.
A citizens committee meetings in Room 319 of the District building reported favorable prospects for passage of the pawn brokers Joan bill now pending in Congress. Letters from Henry White in Paris with the peace commission and Dr John Van Bchaick urged quick approval. The bill would raise the interest rate from 1 percent per month to 2 percent per month with no other charges.
Secretary Daniels aims to visit the Pacific coast aboard the flagship New Mexico or the new Pacific fleet which will depart Atlantic ports next month. The Atlantic and Pacific fleets will be nearly equal in fighting strength and joinable within two weeks for sea trials, with annual gatherings for target practice and war games under Naval War College direction. Daniels also plans to study the Pacific federal situation and visit San Diego before a tentative July 17 sailing date for the Pacific fleet.
A telegram reports the sudden death of Dr Henry J. Buhrman in Lovettsville Virginia on Tuesday night. He was the oldest brother of G. Buhrman a clerk in Clerk Young's office at the District Supreme Court. Funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow morning.
Grain and live stock price data from Baltimore and Chicago dated June 25 feature butter, eggs, dairy prints, and multiple grain categories with bids listed for No 3 and No 4 yellow corn, oats, rye, and barley. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices are provided with terms for weights and classes, reflecting market conditions.
Market news shows New York at 33 95, Norfolk at 3 75, and Wilmington at 3 08 with steady adjustments across regions. Traders note modest shifts in demand and regional transportation impacts influencing the day's spot quotes.
The House prepares to vote on continuing the half and half fiscal relation between District and Federal governments. Davis and House managers push abolition of the old policy while Senate conferees resist. Conference report on the District appropriation bill to be debated this afternoon. Saulsbury rent resolution extended with eviction notices.
District laborers paid by the day are not entitled to the $120 bonus that becomes effective for statutory employees July 1. Rowland and Mahany of the U S Department of Labor conciliated with Joseph Hurley and Lieut Col Charles W Kutz on the issue. Kutz said commissioners will maintain the navy yard scale and warned per diem workers their status would be fixed if the bonus were granted now.
Commission merchants urge governors of North Carolina Virginia Delaware Maryland and California to seek Governor Smith intervention over a strike by market teamsters porters and chauffeurs. Farmers across states face financial loss as New York shelves run bare of freed fruits and vegetables. A 700 barrel potato ship arrived while government trucks moved under military guard.
Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman identified Hugh Ferguson of Martinsburg as the attacker in a Berks County farm crime case. Ferguson fainted after testifying and was brought to Berkeley Springs by state guards.
Advert says Allen's YFoot-Ease antiseptic healing powder has been used for 25 years to relieve aching swollen hot feet blisters and corns. Claims thousands send packs to sons brothers and sweethearts in the army and navy for freshened feet and more comfortable walking.
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