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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
14
A special Cabre Dispatch reports Hinanese leaders summoning Premier Rivgura and Foreign Minister Mintsur to an urgent meeting to discuss American pressure. The council fears expulsion, debates recall of Hanihara, and seeks steps to calm tensions while evaluating exclusion proposals and U S relation dynamics.
New York, April 18. Mrs Charles S Guggenheimer chairman of the Philharmonic Orchestra announces that a chair of American music at the American Academy in Rome devoted to study and development of jazz is being considered. She believes jazz typifies the pulse of America and has world wide appeal and that a great American composer will soon arise.
A fragment argues that protests at the American embassy would provoke Japan and urges using the experience to heal internal divisions. The tone implies a cautionary stance about escalation and seeks unity after a troubling event. No names or concrete actions are specified.
Viscount Ishii, envoy to France and former ambassador to the United States, rejects any claim that the Hanthara note threatens the American government. He says the document has been misinterpreted by some U.S. senators and hopes for an impartial reading in cordial cooperation with the United States government.
House approves a bill totaling 88 million dollars for next year covering State Justice Commerce and Labor departments with 1.2 million more for immigration inspector pay to curb illegal entry at Mexican and Canadian borders and boosts department budgets accordingly
Mrs Carrie P Batley, mother of Marianna Pflug facing murder charges in the shooting of Dr Charles S Pflug, arrived after a long journey and fainted upon learning the grave status of her daughter at the emergency hospital where Marianna is in an undetermined condition after an overdose of varonal following Thursday’s shooting.
Senate committee hearings yesterday discussed setting aside all pending bids for Muscle Shoals. Senator Ralston urged the government to adopt a disposal plan before bidding again, while witnesses attacked Ford’s bid as a potential loss of the nation’s birthright. Critics from the Nitrogen Products Co and a land reclamation expert called the Ford proposal a virtual gift to private interests. Also, a severe wind and hail storm in New Orleans injured about 50 people and caused extensive property damage estimated over $200,000.
Yuma April 18 motorists from California pressed the Arizona embargo at the Colorado River bridge but retreated as a cordon and fire hose stopped the rush. National Guardsmen rushed to Yuma to enforce the blockade amid riot calls and crowds along the river, with no shootings reported and several guardsmen fed in hospitals. Governor Hunt warned the nation that altering the embargo could invite disaster while a House panel advanced a 1.6 million dollar bill to fund disease prevention in California.
Budapest reports Hungary moved toward economic rehabilitation as parliament passed the necessary bills to implement the League of Nations reconstruction plan. Premier Bethlen praised the outcome and announced Jeremiah Smith of Boston will supervise the process, asserting Hungary’s recovery hinges on currency stabilization and renewed confidence in international markets.
The body of a man identified by relatives as Isgdore Kantowitz of Detroit was found in the East River. Police say he was apparently murdered by gangsters to stop him from testifying in a Detroit murder trial. he had fled from another city after prior life threats.
Paris reports that Prince Helie de Sagan refuses to discuss the proposed sale of the principality of Sagan in Brandenburg and Silesia. His wife Anna Gould says she has no involvement. The sale concerns the castle and park, with the title to pass to their son regardless of property outcomes.
New York April 18 Harry Hoffman motion picture operator charged with homicide in the death of Mrs Maude Bauer in Chelsea Staten Island on March 25. Police say a second man or two may be taken as witnesses. Hoffman pleads not guilty and is held without bail for further examination after a 7 hour grilling. A pistol was used to shoot Mrs Bauer.
April 1 reports state United States authorities opened trial against bombers who wrecked the home of Rev Lattleton B H Smith at Black Rock. The pastor testifies for the government while authorities press charges of intimidating a federal witness. DoJ to send extra agents to Buffalo to probe the bombing and related raids with Mayne and prohibition agents.
Diamond Joe Sullivan the last of a trio who escaped death in February was electrocuted at the Arkansas State prison for killing a Little Rock detective. Lucius Dalton and Henry Wilson, two Black men, were hanged in Arkansas after confessing to Patrolman slayings. Reuben Norkin was electrocuted at Sing Sing for aiding Abraham Becker in killing and burying Becker’s wife alive.
The body of J Bowdon Duryee of Cherrydale Virginia was recovered about nine miles from the river incident site. It floated ashore in an inlet at Franklin street in Alexandria and was identified by letters and photographs. Duryee, married with two children, drowned while trying to protect the boathouse from debris in the Potomac during the flood.
Ice transports Alaska reindeer meat and other perishable foods to London hotels while Maine lobster and Maryland terrapin travel alive in private pools. The service highlights how American Ice supplies refrigerated goods worldwide, feeding restaurants, clubs, and homes across the nation.
Chicago officials hold four men including Alexander Gordon who posed as the victim’s brother after Mrs Elizbeth Gaenselen was found strangled in her apartment. The body showed hands and feet bound with electric cords and a sheet tied around the neck. Gordon was detained after police learned of a quarrel and fear of jealousy. The husband reported they had been separated eighteen months.
In Reanoke Virginia April 18 police say Susie Wingfield was shot dead by her husband as she prepared supper with two young children present. The couple’s daughters Bertha and Hazel described the incident and said their father killed their mother before fleeing.
Senator McKinley Republican of Illinois proposed inviting the International Parliamentary Union to meet in Washington next year. The measure was favorably reported by the Senate foreign relations committee. The union advocates arbitration of all international disputes.
In Philadelphia Evelyn Nesbit seeks to testify at the Thaw sanity trial to support claims about his danger and wealth. Her fate as a witness hinges on decisions by Thaw's and his father’s estate lawyers as the case resumes.
Buffalo April 18 The American Association of Anatomists in convention here elected officers with Dr Florence R Sabin named President, Professor Arthur W Meyer Vice President, and Prof Charles R Stockard Prof Clarence M Jackson on the executive committee. Sabin is the first woman president of the association.
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