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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
2
Police say a man visiting his sister Mrs Grace Ghom at 421 WN street southwest was shot with three ounces of iodine. The casualty hospital reports his condition as serious. The man reportedly told police he had suffered a great deal of trouble but gave no further explanation.
National Association President Blames sharp lawyers in bankruptcy cases. Senator Fess warned about pressure from bloc movements and nationwide protests, saying public life seems unsavory and the best-equipped people avoid entry. He urged voters to understand legislators’ problems and cautioned against relying on quick statute cures. The one-day conference drew 200 credit men with talks on fraud and reform.
Senate votes to adopt an exclusion amendment framed to curb Japanese immigration and uphold the tradition of cautious diplomacy. Japanese officials warn of nationalist backlash as electoral and disaster recovery concerns unfold.
Reports to President Coolidge from Secretary of Labor Davis and Secretary Hoover indicate minimal unemployment and no major labor strife. While some readjustments occur in New England textile centers and coal regions linger over the Jacksonville agreement, most industries show favorable prospects for a prosperous year. The cabinet also discussed reclamation advisory commission relief and Mexican joint claims commission selections to be finalized with Mexico.
Ottawa April 6 independent BC member A W Neill urged the exclusion of Japanese from Canada in the house of commons. He said the Gentlemen's Agreement with Japan had failed and called for Canada to control immigration. He noted California's landholding ban andUS senate exstnsign law as trends, urging greater vigilance by Canada to curb emigration.
Japanese ambassador Masanao Hanthara canceled his engagement as a speaker at Carnegie Institute Founder’s Day exercises in Pittsburgh. Samuel Harden Church, institute president, announced the telegram withdrawal and voiced appreciation for the ambassador’s decision while emphasizing continued friendship and mutual peace between the two nations.
The Japanese ambassador to the United States argues that proposed limits on naval armament threaten bilateral friendship and equal treatment under treaty. He cites two actions that have affected Japan: the naval arms proposal and U S sympathy after a disaster. He calls legislation harmful to a great republics dignity and warns of grave consequences if not addressed.
Baron Sakatani, head of the America-Japanese Society, denounces the Johnson immigration bill as discriminatory and a breach of treaty. He cites letters from American leaders condemning the bill and warns of damage to US Japan friendship. Nichi Nichi decries it as a betrayal of liberty and equality.
Japan notified the league it will follow the fourth International Labour Convention on emigration and immigration statistics to the International Labour Office but reserves a special accord among league member states. The exact aim of the reservation is unclear in league circles.
United States immigration officials in Hawaii disrupted an international plot to smuggle Chinese into the country. Commissioner General W Husband said agents in China and possibly Hawaii rings used fictitious Hawaiian birth proofs to admit entrants, with a district director dying by his own hand on the eve of arrival.
Twenty years after Thaw attacked Frederick Gump and killed Stanford White, jurors who once deemed him insane now favor his liberty. The article notes testimony by ex jurors including Harry W Mace and Evelyn Nesbit amid appeals that Thaw may testify to prove his sanity.
Ewell G Teague a 21 year old motorman of Capital Traction Company died yesterday at Casualty hospital from a skull fracture after his motorcycle collided with a Capital Traction car at Eighth and L streets southeast. Teague was en route to report for work when the crash occurred. An inquest is set for 1 o clock this afternoon.
Mrs Mabel Despert aged 39 and William Hoss aged as described were found dead yesterday at Despert’s home 1601 8 Street Northwest. Spencer Despert the woman’s 11 year old son notified neighbors. Deputy Coroner Herbert H Martyn ruled the deaths accidental due to gas escaping from a cooking stove.
District of Columbia Commandery plans its annual meeting and dinner at the Army and Navy Club Tuesday night. Members wishing to attend should notify Companion B P Lamberton at the club to fix reservations.
The jurors describe Thaw's statements about wanting to go home to his aging mother and his belief that Thaw remains rational. They recount similar testimony from other jurors including Pr A W Ransle, George DeB Myers, and officials like chief deputy sheriff Danie l Connelly. The special jurors operated under commissioner Ellis Ames Ballard, a lawyer who might represent Thaw.
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