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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1924
Page
15
A death shakes local politics as Murphy dies suddenly, with reports that his wife was away at the time. The scene unfolds amid a tense fight for power in the Gashouse district, involving rival factions and long-standing political machines.
The passage outlines George Po Mallelan’s two-term election and State Party leadership under Murphy’s era. It notes Democratic gains from 1910 with John Dix and Alfred E. Smith, two US Senators James A. O’Corman and Royal S. Copeland, and Tammany’s mayoralty wins aside from 1913, highlighting shifts in New York politics and party strength.
Senator Copeland of New York announced the death of Charles F C Murphy in a Senate session describing him as a national figure. He praised Murphy’s honor, kindness, and charm and said his death brings a great loss to the city and state.
In affectionate regard, leaders praised the Tammany figure as a natural, steadfast leader, not arbitrary or selttan. He was described as a forceful character who supported the Democratic party and elevated Tammany’s role in national and state politics.
Reports from New York cloakroom chatter suggest Smith could head Tammany as factions debate post Murphy demise. Senators weigh impacts on McAdoo, Smith and the Democratic national convention, with Murphy’s death reshaping delegate loyalties and party power dynamics.
The House and Senate postal subcommittees plan a flat 300 raise for clerks and carriers, rejecting higher rates or rate hikes to fund wages. The plan keeps five pay classes with ranges from 1700 to 2100, replacing the old 1100 to 2500 scale.
Heated debate at the Brightwood Citizens Association meeting in the Brightwood Masonic temple centered on safeguarding school improvements. A resolution deploring cuts to school estimates and urging restoration of funds for school sites was passed despite tense exchanges and a later motion being lost.
Subpoenas may compel witnesses in the Senate Agriculture committee hearings on Muscle Shoals. Debate centers on subpoenaing Henry Ford to discuss his bid and lease proposal while Ford has refused invitations to testify before congressional panels. Chairman Morris said authority exists to use subpoenas but a decision on Ford’s appearance was not yet final. Secretary Weeks is expected to testify, with Weeks reportedly willing to appear. An amendment to the McKenzie will authorizing War Department aid to private nitrogen from air projects was introduced by Senator Jones.
Mrs Park of Washington plans retirement from the National League of Women Voters post. Belle Sherwin of Cleveland nominated for president. other officers and regional chairs named. Park urged active participation as a national election approaches and called for issue planks to be prepared for party platforms.
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania told editors that after protesting President Harding's appointment of Albert B Fall and failing to sway policy, he enlisted national press aid to oppose the plan to transfer forest lands. He said Fall attacked the nation's forests and aimed to control vast government resources, but the press power defeated him.
Editorials from thousands of journals pressured Washington over the transfer of national forests. Governor Pinchot claimed Harding backed Alaska resource transfers to the grabbers but the president defeated the scheme. Pinchot spoke of being surprised by a political attack that strengthened his resolve to pursue pledged policies.
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