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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1920

Page

8

Rioting in Italy Spreads Amid Socialist Unrest

Reports from Rome indicate widespread disorder across Italy linked to a broader social overturn. Unemployment blamed for strikes and rioting as Carabineers restore calm in Piombino and Ancona. attacks target barracks, police, and infrastructure. casualties noted and security forces increased in several cities.

Rome Italy Ab Tador Venetia Callazo Tyomegge Hribasse Lonenle

Rioters clash with forces as Brescia battles continue

In Brescia Italy on June 27 socialists and popularists clashed in Rez zato. Police intervened and one policeman was killed with several other casualties reported among police and soldiers. Rioters damaged liquor and clothing stores until garrison reinforcements restored order.

Brescia Italy Rez‘zato

Alexandria News Briefs From Loudoun County To Rosemont

News from Alexandria and nearby areas covers a church pastor’s third paralysis, family summons and relocation, property sales on East and South Walnut streets, a 500 pound coping collapse on King Street, a partial scalp injury at Alexandria Manufacturing, a hospital discharge, razing of a Washington Street villa for lawn expansion, a 14 percent unsecured creditors dividend for Alexandria Hotel Company, funeral plans for a drowned child, and a marriage announcement from First Baptist Church officials.

Washington South Royal Street Alexandria W. F. Watson First Baptist Church Asheville N. C Harrisonburg Middleburg Loudoun County John Watson Watson Katherine Watson George Kringler General Health Corporation East Walnut Street Rosemont Harry &. Kennedy West Walnut Street General Realty Corporation Sylvester I Archer Johanna A. Corbin William Gray South Peyton Street Alma Spinks Alexandria Manufacturing Company Alexandria Hospital Ida Spinks South Patrick Street James T. Richards Corinthian Yacht Club Highway Bridge Thomas McCuen Queen Street Pr WH. B. Jason

Burglary Try Hits Maryland Bank on Public Square

Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Maryland burglars dug through an eight inch brick wall at Commercial Trust Co on the public square and attempted to rob the bank. They breached a safe but failed to open it and left footprints and fingerprints. Sheriff Duffy called the job amateurish. Pinkerton was notified. bank has heavy burglary insurance.

Washington Post Hagerstown Commercial Trust Co Nick Richard Duffy Pinkerton Detective Agency

Miner Nominated by Sixth Maryland Socialists for Congress

Frostburg Maryland June 28 Socialists of Maryland's Sixth district nominated Noah S Twigg a Frostburg miner for Congress He is financial secretary of Local 2819 UMWA and secretary of Allegany trades council A campaign committee was named with John A Baker William Munroe David Tennant John M Marquette and Fred Haller Resolutions urged public railroad ownership condemned the Cummins Esch bill and called for unconditional release of political prisoners and conscientious objectors.

Frostburg Maryland Noah S. Twigs Congress Twigg United Mine Workers of America Allegany Trades Council John A. Baker Washington County William Munroe David Tennant Allegany County John M. Marquette Frederick County Fred Haller Montgomery County

William H. C. House Dies After War Service

William H. C. House, Union Army veteran of Company 10 Second Maryland infantry, died this morning at Magnolia, 29 miles east of Cumberland. He fought in the valley campaign. His ancestors were early Morgan County, West Virginia settlers. He leaves two sons and two daughters.

Washington Post Rockville John A. Cannon Kensington Thomas D. Windhate Christ Episcopal Church Manassas Cannon Stonewall Jackson Charles Campbeill Hee Washington William Cannon Frank and Ira Cannon Cumberland William H. C. House Second Maryland Infantry Magnolia Here Morgan County W. Va

Baltimore Markets Reported Prices and Commodities

Baltimore markets report varied prices for butter eggs live poultry and grains. Butter ranges by grade from 9 60 per lb for fancy to 60 62 for prints while eggs show Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby firsts at 43 44 per dozen. Poultry prices list old hens roosters spring layers and duck breeds with per pound figures and oat and corn quotes rounded for near term delivery.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Virginia Cohrn

Proposals for Purchase of Steamship Von Steuben Sealed

United States Shipping Board invites sealed proposals for the lump sum purchase of the steamship Von Steuben in as is where is condition. Bid must include 25 percent certified check. payment terms 25 percent cash then 12 equal installments over three years with 3 percent interest. Plans and specifications available for inspection at Washington D C. Proposals due July 7 1920 at 10:90 a m. Board reserves right to reject all bids.

State Shipping Board Washington, D. C von Steuben Shipping Board United States Shipping Board

Pistol Battle Leaves One Dead in Adelphia Hotel

Charleston West Virginia June 28 One man George Overstreet is dead and two police officers Patrolmen John Westfall and Earnest Feazell gravely wounded after a dawn pistol fight at the Adelphia Hotel on Canawha Street. Overstreet had spent time in the state penitentiary and insane asylum. Other gunfire at a McFarland Street hotel wounded J F Connor and Cecil Spradling, who are hospitalized and expected to recover.

Washington Post Charleston W. Va George Overstreet West Virginia John Westfall Earnest Feazell Jas Adelphia Hotel Lower Canawha Street Overstreet State Penitentiary Insane Asylum Westfall Adelphia Feazell J. F. Connor Cecil Spradling McFarland Street

Uphold New Tax Law in Montgomery County

Rockville Md June 28 Judges Hammond Urner and Glenn B Worthington ruled that Berry H E Clark clerk to the board of county commissioners is ex officio county treasurer and tax collector with duty and power to collect state and county taxes until the county treasurer elected in 1921 takes office May first 1922 The decision in the case of former County Commissioner George G Bradley was handed down in circuit court Bradley sought to block the levy for Clark salary and to settle whether the new law affects the clerk’s right to serve until 1922.

Washington Post Rockville Berry HE. Clark Board of County Commissioners Treasuer Hammond Urner Glenn B. Worthington Circuit Court George G. Bradley Clark Mr. Bradley

Slays boarder and surrenders in West Virginia

Sam Marena a Wendell miner drove to the sheriff's office and surrendered claiming he killed Frank Folio a boarder in his home Folio was dragged to a pigsty and thrown to hogs as his clothing was torn Marena said Folio refused to leave and defied him to eject him He shot Folio from a neighbor's doorway and spent the night nearby Also reports from Lynchburg Bristol Harpers Ferry Taurel and San Francisco on various deaths marriages indictments and political ballots remain in brief.

Washington Post Grafton W. Va Sam Marena Wendell Sheriff's Office Frank Folio Marena Felio Folio

Half Hour Demonstration Captivates Opening Democratic Convention

The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco opened with a rousing half hour of cheering for President Wilson. Delegates paraded standards, Roosevelt clashed with New York supporters, and Kremer praised the party while denouncing Republicans. The hall buzzed with banners, songs, and anticipation as officials and visitors settled in for the proceedings.

Wilson Tammany F. D. Roosevelt Associated Préas San Francisco New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Kremer Homer S. Cummings Jefferson Jackson Palmer

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