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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
1
Washington prepares for a grand parade迎 Pershing in a 34 070 strong First Division march under banners and salutes along Pennsylvania Avenue. Regiments, bands, and searchlights illuminate the capital as flags adorn arches and crowds await a historic homecoming with a staged mobilization and civilian participation.
Portland dispatch reports a Washington newspaper convoy accompanying President Wilson crashed on the Columbia Highway near Gregham. Two killed, three injured including Robert T. Small and Stanley M. Reynolds. The president's party resumed travel as the wounded were taken for care.
Large parade to honor Gen. Pershing with the First division marching from the Peace monument at 1 PM tomorrow. About 24 000 men including 3 860 in the composite regiment will move along Pennsylvania avenue to Fifteenth street and beyond with battle gear, 6 000 animals and 700 motor vehicles. Five hours expected for the parade and 440 000 spectators anticipated along with 50 000 grandstand seats. Official programs will be sold by Walter Reed Hospital staff.
In Macon Georgia September 15 police and firemen defied civil service orders to dissolve their unions. Chief Warren McWilliams warned midnight off duty officers to surrender badges while volunteers, sworn in as deputies, prepared to defend the city. Fire Chief Jones resisted resigning and unions drew boos at engine houses as talks of military control loomed.
The tropical hurricane uprooted Corpus Christi as relief efforts began with a train of tents and supplies from San Antonio. Port Aransas was virtually razed, Brownsville buildings damaged, and Rio Grande towns reported wreckage and rising flood waters. Governor Hobby ordered Rangers deployed and a state relief committee formed as authorities assessed widespread damage along the coast.
Boston dispatch reports wavering strike sentiment with unions split over reinstating strikers after police walkout. Labor leaders threaten possible writ of mandamus to reinstate, while city braces with state guard and new police recruits. Vermont sent 400 riot guns and 20,000 rounds to Boston as authorities redraw city safety plans amid ongoing turmoil.
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