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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
1
A fragmented essay style column cites political and cultural fragments from 1920s America. References include Coolidge, Wheeler, the National Republican, and public notices on drought and policy. The piece blends satire and loose observations, with mentions of Marathons, outdoor recreation, and European finance.
The Senate approved the Soldiers' bonus bill by 67 to 17 after nearly eight hours of impassioned debate. The cash option feature was rejected 48 to 37. The measure mirrors the House version and awaits conference and presidential action.
The Senate moves into a fierce battle over tax policy as the Mellon income tax rates take center stage. Senator Smoot warns a two week minimum to decide the revenue measure, with Democrats proposing a new schedule and seeking cross party support to replace the Mellon plan.
World war veterans hold 560 872 government insurance policies valued at 82 989 60 557 42. Of these, 212 166 policies valued at 81 638 760 387 are war risk policies. 848 706 policies valued at 1 850 891 150 42 are United States government to policies. The bureau notes 28 914 veterans in government hospitals, including 8 716 TB patients and 4 687 general and surgical cases. 127 424 veterans applied for vocational training, with 171 005 entering and 60 664 still in training.
Chicago April 22 Lloyds of London, the world’s largest insurer, has canceled jewelry insurance contracts running into millions after a year of significant losses totaling about 2 million. The decision triggers upheaval across the American insurance market as brokers and agents seek relief measures and plan discreet legal actions.
April 23. Quakes of great intensity shake the Pune district. Hawaii Consolidated Railway at Kapoho toppled by waves, service suspended. Volcanologist H Finch notes progressive cracking along the Kilauea east rift and possible lava flow at Puna or offshore. Continuous shocks keep residents in fear as ground stays warm in hollows.
Public demonstration of the Dick toxin for scarlet fever took place before the Medical Society of New York in Rochester. Inoculations were given to 500 children in orphanages and nurses at Rochester General Hospital, with twenty inoculated present. The toxin was discovered by Dr. George F. Dick and Dr. Gladys Dick of Chicago.
Pat Marr of Dorado oil promoter convicted in U S district court of misuse of the mails. Judge Frank A Youmans announced sentence for tomorrow. Maximum penalty could be five years imprisonment and a $1 000 fine. Three codefendants W T Barnead W S Eaking and George White were acquitted.
Abel W. J. Bahr of Greenwich, art collector in New York, had his American citizenship denied by Judge Edwin R. Thomas in U S court. The hearing revealed Bahrs grandfather, an English missionary in China, married a Chinese woman, a factor in the denial.
Washington leaders push to shift prohibition enforcement from federal to the District Police. The plan, backed by Wayne B. Wheeler and Rep Cranton, seeks extra judges and police powers for faster trials and stiffer enforcement. Commissioner Oyster and Maj Sullivan support giving the District force broader authority to dry up Washington. Continued on ninth page.
Boston doctors studying last week’s marathon report that sugar given before or during the race may boost endurance. Blood tests showed blood sugar levels fell less during the contest. Thirteen runners were tested, including Clarence H. Demar of Melrose, who set new American and world records for the marathon distance.
Special Cable Dispatch from London reports King George opening the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. The ceremony showcased empire unity with a pageant and the king’s speech was broadcast across the Isles. A telegraphic postscript confirming the opening was returned 80 seconds later.
Rebel airplanes bombed Tegucigalpa the Honduran capital killing a number of inhabitants. Reportedly no defenders were killed as rebel artillery also bombards the city’s mountain batteries. Rebels have reportedly captured the town in part.
Lieut. Ames Albro of 2331 Cathedral Avenue Northwest and Raymond Leo Masters suffered serious injuries when their airplane crashed during landing at Langinfield in Moundsville West Virginia. Albro is with the office of Maj. Gen Mason M. Patrick, chief of the army air service. Masters is listed as an army passenger. The new plane was being brought from Dayton Ohio. details reach Bollingfield.
A truck driven by Robert H Nelson of Turner Street SE collided with a car driven by Pauline Wells of Rosslyn VA and crashed through the No 2 fire house on New Hampshire Avenue and M Street NW. The impact tore a 12 foot hole in the wall and forced firemen to dive for safety.
Paris dispatch says two international luxury trains from Zurich and Milan collided head on near Bellinzona on the Swiss Italian border killing 30 and injuring 50. Among the victims are financier Hjalmar Schacht and nationalist leader Helfferich. reports are unconfirmed due to burn injuries.
Special to The Washington Port Columbus Ohio April 33 Harry M Daugherty denounces attacks on his justice department regime claiming communists in Congress seek to tear down government. He says files proving Soviet influence were quit rather than betray confidences and attacks were funded by labor leaders and Soviet sympathizers as part of a plan to destroy constitutional government.
Charges and counter charges in the Senate investigation of the Department of Justice unfold from three quarters. Senator Wheeler replies to H M Daugherty claiming some charges are false and that evidence so far is only a drop in the bucket. Daugherty accuses a conspiracy tied to Soviet influence as his resignation is debated. Col. George B Lockwood editor of the National Republican denounces radicals and slams Senate probes.
The National Republican argues that Republicans must prioritize principle over office and reject being used as a path to power. Editors George B. Lockwood and John T Adams claim the paper has defended party leadership while denying formal ties to the national committee. It says it will no longer seek to be seen as the official organ of the GOP. The paper originated in Indiana and has long debated with Democrats and radicals over its stance.
Cincinnati April 23 A district judge ruled that radio stations may broadcast copyrighted music without infringing the copyright law. Judge Smith Hickenlooper dismissed Jerome Remick & Co’s suit against American Automobile Accessories Co, saying broadcasting falls outside the law’s scope and the profit from ads is indirect.
Senator Wheeler of Montana rebuts criticism of the Daugherty committee by saying the present evidence is only a drop in the bucket. He argues the Justice Department’s achievements cannot be fully revealed until key Ohio gang figures are ousted, and denounces Daugherty’s cross-examination limitations and alleged attempts to shield witnesses. The statement references Jess Smith, Washington, and the department’s record, noting the president’s stance and ongoing Senate inquiry.
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