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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
7
Local notes report Thrifton officials under scrutiny at a meeting about school site selection at Melting Tonight. Citizens, retailers, and committees discuss uniform league aims, liquor charges, and bond cases, with court appearances anticipated for offenders.
The market listing shows prices and stock for live poultry and eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits, beef, veal, and pork products, with scattered figures for Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida origins. Entries include chickens per pound, eggs per dozen, crates of various vegetables, potatoes, and greens, plus notes on crate sizes and supply conditions.
The Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway property including ten bay steamers was sold in three public lots for a total of 850000 at Baltimore foreclosure sale. Bondholder representatives bought steamers for 400000, B Leas of Philadelphia bid for railroad property and one steamer at 225000, N W Smith of Philadelphia bought three steamers for 335000. The line runs 78 miles from Love Point Maryland to Lewes Delaware and serves Baltimore and Potomac river points. The Jina line was ordered sold by Judge Soper after Girard Trust Company mortgage foreclosure. Foreign bonds and other listed securities were mentioned in the report.
Coroner’s jury ruled Wallace Hopkins killed by careless walk on a Franconia train track. In Alexandria Epworth League installs officers for the year. Rosemont gains 24 hour police service with three officers at a new substation. Delegates head to New York Chamber meeting and retailers plan Roanoke event. A female minstrel show by St Mary’s Church youths is to be repeated at St Mary’s Academy.
May 7 Philadelphia reports a disordered flour market with winter straight, hard winter, and patent grades cited at various prices, alongside mixed references to bran, sacks, and creamery products. Regional elevator and export terms appear amid scattered figures and provider names, reflecting a volatile grain and flour segment.
The Commerce Department data show United States grain exports totaling about 4.04 million bushels last week, up from 3.08 million the prior week, with flour shipments reaching 1000 barrels versus 2700 the week before. European buyers lead uptake while Canadian exports from U S ports totaled 1223 thousand bushels, compared with 2293 thousand the previous week.
Chicago May 7 grain notes show a broad market setback as wheat led declines with heavy quotations down about half to four percent. Corn and oats fell, while provisions dropped amid large selling by small holders and thin demand seaboard, though Liverpool firmed on reform talks and reparations outlook.
May 7 Wayane reports a boxing match where Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, fought Walter Lodge. The bout ended in the fourth round after Lodge was floored by a blow deemed foul. The referee and outcome sparked disagreement among observers.
About 500 athletes entered the fourth annual C club track meet under Central High School, with 11 schools from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia fielding full or strong teams. The event, at Friory Wien stadium next Saturday afternoon, features top contenders from Western, Central, Tech, Tome, Baltimore Poly, Baltimore City College, and others. Cy Macdonald oversees the meet and will announce relay matchups tomorrow amid expectations of handsome trophies.
The District Baseball Association reorganized last night electing Col. Wait Johnson as temporary chairman. A publicity committee includes Loeb, W. M. Hawrenes, Shamrock Juniors, and Thomas W. Greene. Fourteen representatives from leagues and teams met to unite the district under one body. The next meeting is Friday May 11 at 4 in room 602 of the Commercial Bank building.
Pinehurst S C May 7 Chartotte Pinehurst and Wilmington won the honors opening events of the thirteenth annual Carolina Golf Association tournament Chartotte took the best ball 18 hole event Wilmington won the pro-amateur host ball Pinehurst and Charlotte won the men's amateur event Cramp injures finger Salt Lake City Utah May 7 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion suffers a slightly injured nail on his right hand but continues training ahead of a title defense in Trove Utah with a public celebration planned tomorrow
Tighchool nines feature a packed schedule with Eastern facing Techneal at 3 15 in Central stadium. Tomorrow Tech and Gonzaga meet then Friday has Business vs Central and Easter vs Georgetown Proah in Potomac park. Saturday Western faces Amy Preysy while Central plays Baltimore City College.
The Quantico Marines will host a gala event Wednesday at American League Park to face the Georgetown Diamond Stars. About 4000 servicemen and the Marines band will attend with Secretary Denby and possibly President Harding among the guests. The occasion mirrors last fall’s gridiron gala with a large cheering section and ceremonial support.
Pimlico notes from Baltimore describe May callahan evading suspension for five days after a sixth race spill. Slippery Elm and Duke John faced layoffs after lame performances. Talk Hour’s defeat prompts Bradley to rule out a Preakness bid. Breeding news from E R Bradley reveals new Short Grass stud plans and promising foals. Uncle Billy Garth praise highlights Pimlico form. Charlotterville and WIngleside farm entries loom in spring prep. Benning tossers win, Rosslyn nines slug well, Arrow Ales top playground slugfest.
Y Day School baseball team defeated St Albans Juniors 11 to 10 on Monument grounds. Cathedral lads led 7 after fifth inning but Y Day rallied with 2 big comeback innings, scoring 7 in the seventh and 4 in the eighth for the win.
Burnham Somersetshire England May. Miss Edith Cummins of Chicago the only American entrant in the ladies open golf championship defeated Miss Dorothy Harrington of Cork in the first round.
Two local colleges prepare to clash in a forthcoming meet at Brockland Park, facing Roane at Maryland, with Washington and Park, Md, noted as venues. Olympic entries rise as Paris reports Sweden and Turkey sending squads. Leander Crew to row in Toronto September 1 against Canadian and American teams after peaking. Dorothy Dotgir and Edna Hitshineer lead women’s best ball preliminaries at Vehurst.
In New York, Jay Kinsella surged to the front in a court tennis match against top rivals. He seized the first set and built a 6-5 second set before closing 6-4 in the final frame, with Covey briefly challenging in the late stages. The match featured strong serving and strategic placement, signaling a pivotal early win in the tournament.
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