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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
8
A Black man in Maryland and the Virginia region is reported as an alleged assailant in an attempted assault near Lupper Marlboro. The article notes police response and investigation details, with local deputies involved in retort and inquiries following the incident.
A series of rural weddings across Amherst and surrounding counties highlight a period of joyous unions. Miss Hosier Harrion Scott wed Isaac Paul Mailes with Rev Thomas I Tews officiating assisted by Rev JF A Thomas. Bridesmaids included Miss Delia Gregory and Miss Mary Scott. groomsmen and ushers listed. Other ceremonies feature Delia Gregory and Nor oR families, with marriages at Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and nearby communities.
The Washington Post reports a remarkable lightning strike Thursday afternoon on Mrs Willie Davis's plantation near Standardsville Virginia killed W H McDaniel during a storm. The bolt also killed two horses while three riders escaped injury or minor burns. McDaniel, 36, son of Alexander McDaniel of Middle River, leaves eight children and a family including his widow Bessie Breeden McDaniel, plus his father, two brothers, and four sisters.
A Richmond court sentenced the suspect to eight years in the state penitentiary after a trial for robbing passengers aboard an Atlantic Coast Line train. The victim, a dining car cook, reported the loss of a jewel bag and the assailant was identified by witnesses.
Thien Wright aged 24 a Snyder Wright electrician died after touching a 2200 volt line while repairing a damaged fire alarm at a Cumberland business site. His body was found suspended by a tree limb and removed to Allegany Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Wright lived with his mother Mrs Rachel Wright. Special to The Washington Post Charlottesville June 23 item reports the tragedy.
A car driven by Rev C E Sissell struck three pedestrians: Harle Willett severely injured with injuries to chest and abdomen, Edison Kesner and Dorothy Stutz lightly hurt. The incident occurred near the lattice Yoush bridge in Mountain Lake Park. The other two victims suffered minor injuries.
British Labor votes wet as party refuses to quit Geneva for Moscow at a Scarborough conference held on June 2. The event centers on policy stance within the internationale context and signals ongoing debates about international alignment.
Grain and live stock prices across Baltimore markets list oats corn and wheat futures alongside dairy and livestock bids. Notable figures include No 2 white corn around 19s 199, hogs and lambs with mixed demand, and price ranges for dairy products and poultry, reflecting broad regional activity.
Rev Carl F Bergner who resigned his letter today accepted a call to serve St Lukes Lutheran Church. He prefers calls to churches in Altoona Pa Washington DC and two Ohio churches. Earlier he accepted a call to St Stephens Tai and did mission work at Theran Church Lancaster Pa and Zion Lutheran Church Aston after eight years of service.
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