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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
1
A compact collection of satirical notes and opinion snippets on politics culture and society. The items reference jazz chairs in Rome ambassadors at Washington and Montmartre Prince of Wales and other public figures with brief witticisms and cultural observations reflecting an early 20th century editorial voice.
Paris April 18 American members of expert committees on Germany praised the reparations commission for advancing work toward implementing their conclusions. They foresee no major trouble funding a 100 million dollar loan in the United States and 75 million in London with 25 million from continental Europe, provided politics do not mix with finance. They expect the present Reich government to push the report but doubt a new Reichstag would be as cooperative. They foresee limited French resistance to a transfer committee moving German currency into foreign funds, noting insufficient funds would thwart any voting. Interest grows over who will chair the transfer committee, with speculation about Herbert Hoover, though officials avoid naming candidates.
The Prince of Wales as president of the Royal College of London nominates Leopold Stokowski, director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, a fellow of the historic Institution. A letter from Sir Hugh Allen, director of the college, confirming the nomination was received by Stokowski today. Stokowski was born in London.
Prohibition agents in New York shot and killed Thomas Monteforte and seriously wounded his son Michael during a raid on a garage where 80 cases of liquor were said to be hidden. Agents Samuel Kuppenterman and Robert Jones reported that a pistol was drawn as they demanded the location, and they then turned themselves in at a police station for questioning.
President Coolidge submitted the gasoline tax bill to District commissioners for comment before acting on it. The bill, likely to be reviewed at a special meeting, may be reported to the President soon. Despite protests over including personal property tax, commissioners are not expected to seek a veto. The bill sent to Congress by the commissioners kept autos’ personal property tax out.
The steamship Berengaria, wedged by fog and 60 mph winds, could not reach North River dock and 174 passengers spent the night aboard. Medical examiners and customs inspectors finished at 7 PM, delaying the captain from entering the harbor. docking is expected early tomorrow.
Snow squalls blocked three US army air cruisers en route to Dutch Harbor from Seward Alaska. Coast guard vessel Algonquin races to Kanatak with a plane and crew after a forced landing. In Pittsburgh Mme Eleanora Duse is seriously ill with influenza. Fort Wayne actress Clara Kimball Young collapses and is to be moved for possible surgery.
Oklahoma City April 16 Judge A Wells sustained demurrers of J C Walton deposed governor to five charges of converting public funds and freed Walton of the charges in State district court late today The judge noted a square deal from at least one klansman and said Walton could not have diverted funds as they were in the custody of State health commissioner Dr A Davenport J K Wright county attorney gave notice of an appeal
Ben G. Davis, chief clerk of the State Department for eleven years, resigns effective June 1 to head the disbursing office of the United States embassy in Havana. He will oversee all disbursements through the Havana embassy.
At a West Side blaze the four story Webbs box factory wall collapsed burying eight firemen and many others. Names of some fallen are Capt John Brennan Mike Devine and Francis Levy. Dozens more unaccounted for or hospitalized with unknown outcomes as spectators were injured by bricks and debris.
New York April 18 Dr Edward E Rumely former publisher of the New York Evening Mail and Norvin Lindheim and Walter Kaufmann attorneys were released from Eastview penitentiary after serving 20 days for violation of the trading with the enemy act during the war. They were originally sentenced to a year and a day, but Coolidge commuted it first to one year and then to 80 days. Dr Rumely was in charge of the chicken farm at the penitentiary.
American Ambassador Kellogg and Mrs Kellogg with the Duke and Duchess of York attended a Westminster Abbey ceremony distributing the king's royal bounty. The medieval custom gives money to the aged and poor and includes specially minted silver coins from past centuries.
Testimony before the Senate committee investigating the Department of Justice covered whisky seizures, bootlegging prosecutions, and war frauds. Witnesses alleged gifts to Speaker Gillett’s office and described whisky smuggling through Savannah in 1921 78 people sent to the penitentiary, with graft claims and storage failures noted as the inquiry continued.
Heavy rainfall caused the Eastern branch to overflow Bladensburg road between Bladensburg and Hyattsville, flooding part of North Brentwood’s colored settlement. The bridge area saw water about 12 feet wide and nearly one foot deep, but traffic remained moving as rain tapered off.
De la Huerta's representatives denied last night that the revolutionary chieftain was in Washington or any other American city. They said he had not left Mexican territory. Adolfo de San Huerta, once a would be Mexican president, was reported to have visited Washington and returned from a Rochester Minnesota sanitarium after an operation. Arturo Elias, Mexican consul general, said Yucatan fell to the Oregon government.
A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee will hold hearings on World Court proposals, with five members led by Senator Pepper to hear organizations favoring the idea. The panel aims to complete hearings in ten days starting tentatively April 30, with both supporters and opponents given opportunity to speak.
Illinois political forces united as Democrats and Republicans prepared for the November drive. The Democratic platform praised honesty in office and endorsed three University of Illinois trustees candidates and the full state primary ticket. George E. Brennan’s leadership was reaffirmed and an undoubted pledge of support to President Coolidge was declared after an insurgent Chicago delegation move failed.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago April 18 reports Paderewski resumes practice after Pingy the Pekingese pet nearly dies. He canceled engagements and rushed the dog to Chicago for specialists then starts daily piano practice again despite grief. Mme Paderewska is said to be 11 with distress over the pet's passing. a private car may be moved to quieter railroad yards.
The Prince of Wales ended his Paris sojourn with a royal farewell, catching a late train to Le Touquet after four consecutive nights in Montmartre. His leave reportedly boosts a young American dance hall’s fortunes, as he frequented the venue during his stay.
Commissioners Rudolph and Oyster will be sworn in for new terms as district commissioners Tuesday morning before the regular board meeting. The oath will be administered to Oyster by Daniel E Garges and to Rudolph by Dr William Tindall, with ex officio swearing by Morgan H. Beach.
Mayence Germany April 18 Five of 22 Germans tried by a French court martial for Ruhr sabotage in 1923 were convicted. Sentences ranged 2 years hard labor for two defendants, 10 years for three, and 5 years for three. Otto Herder, former lieutenant on Breslau, drew 14 years. Twelve to be sent to French Guiana islands, two death sentences by default, others received shorter terms, one acquitted.
Indications at the White House yesterday suggested the appointment of Robert Lansing to an American seat on a Mexican claims commission was blocked due to his legal role representing interests likely to seek claims before the commissions. President Coolidge views him as an ideal candidate, though Lansing said no approach had been made.
Senators approved the immigration measure by a wide margin, outlining exclusions and quota terms. The bill would limit Asiatic entries, set new visa and certification rules, and face conference committee talks with the House to reconcile differences such as exemptions, farm labor preferences, and the overall quota estimates. The debate touched on Pan American harmony and potential shifts in selection systems.
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