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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
4
NYS strengthens deflation guard as money market risks are assessed with a new fiscal year. Commodity prices ease and foodstuffs trend lower while the Federal Reserve measures aim to curb inflation and expand productive credit.
Fire destroyed the Kraus block early today killing a mother and six others among tenants. The blaze trapped residents, with a window survivor reporting a woman tied and injured as flames surged. A business on the third floor and others faced smoke as authorities investigated the cause and identified victims including Mrs James Cagsin and Carlin, the local mill supervisor.
District of Columbia delegates conducted a formal ratification of appointments made yesterday by War and Finance Committee member Coster. The group debated the suffrage plank with Robert Harper pleased with progress and planning a hearing before the resolutions committee likely Monday night.
Produce and vegetables at the market showed uneven movement due to railroad uncertainty. New potatoes fell from 12 to 1150 per barrel, string beans down from 2.50 3.00 per basket to 2, strawberries rose to 25 and 38 per box, blackberries remained scarce, lettuce ranged 30 cents to 1.25 1.50, spinach up a dollar per barrel.
San Francisco June 27 delegates of the women’s national Democratic party face a quiet start to the convention. Miss Elizabeth Marbury clings to a wet plank plan while Mrs Mary Holland Kinkaid blames Homer Cummings for lethargy and a 50 50 stance with men. Mrs George Ross and Mrs Kellogg Fairbank push a dry line though the plank faces strong support from New York and Chicago allies.
Special dispatch reports Homer Cummings dominating the back room of the Democratic convention, lining up a possible McAdoo or Colby candidacy, while Charles Murphy of Tammany Hall weighs state and national prospects. Bryan works hard, Colby dodges orders, and delegates debate platform shape to win in November. Proposals open for federal shipyard and vessel purchases accompany the chaotic scene.
Rome June 27 deputies suspended twice in debate over Ancona situation and Albania policy. War Minister Ionomi says bersaglieri mutiny ended and officers resumed command, but anarchist violence reported. Giolitti says Albanian town troops attacked. general strike noted at Ancona as mutiny worsens.
Six events listed for Saturday at the tidal basin bathing beach as part of the weekly series for men and women. Men swim 50 and 100 yards plus high dive while women race 40 and 80 yards plus fancy dive. Medals awarded for first through third places. Entries accepted at the beach up to 2 PM Saturday.
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