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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1924
Page
1
A collage of quotes and humorous asides from George Ro1 A Well Brown with references to Josh Billings and various public figures. It notes invitations for an outdoor recreation conference, political candidacies, and commentary on banking, the Fed, military camps, and international affairs with satirical and literary flourishes.
White Plains New York April 27 Laurence Baring a rich manufacturers representative held yesterday on a plea of guilty except as to intent to kill for poisoning his wealthy wife. A not guilty plea was entered today. Diphtheria and pneumonia bacteria found in the wife's blood led prosecutors to claim the poisons were from ginger ale and root beer. Bail up to 100000 discussed for grand jury testimony. Mrs Baring silent. her family wealthy and her first husband unnamed. The case centers on a jealous motive with a young socialite noted as a possible factor. The Minneapolis heat regulation company chief expected to aid the defense.
Vincenzo Nitti son of former premier was wounded in a second duel today after an earlier injury last week. Armando Odenigo authored a piece in Mezzo Gloriga that provoked the fight with Giulio Francescani. Nitti sustained arm wounds in the sixth and twenty third bouts, with the elbow injury ending the combat. Reconciliation failed as the skirmish ended.
The double blossom Japanese cherry trees are in bloom along the East Potomac park speedway attracting pedestrians and motorists alike. Officials note the blossoms kindle renewed interest in the capital as spring spectacle draws crowds despite fewer cars than usual.
Representative William D. Upshaw of Georgia indicated he would accept the Democratic bid for Vice President if offered. The New York Upshaw club released a statement noting loyalty to major moral issues and gratitude for broad support. Endorsements came from Senator George of Georgia and Dr Clarence J Owens of the Southern Commercial Congress.
President Coolidge and a small party sailed down the Potomac for a Mayflower cruise during the weekend. The group included Dr. George D. Olds, president of Amherst College, and Mrs. Olds, who had been guests at the White House for several days.
Johnstown Pennsylvania April 27 hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members attended funeral services for O H Poorbaugh who died after removal from county jail to hospital He was among 26 alleged Klansmen held on murder and riot charges following a clash at Lilly on April 5 During the procession the hearse motor caught fire delaying the service until a new hearse was found
Duesseldorf April 27 Dr Wilhelm Marx chancellor addressed 4090 supporters urging acceptance of the experts Dawes plan terms as a path to France Germany reconciliation. He spoke as a center party candidate not chancellor and warned against nationalist extremists while pledging to restore sovereign rights in occupied areas before implementing the plan. He rejected entering the League of Nations until equality of all nations is assured and outlined reparations measures and Ruhr policies.
A Hamilton hotel gathering of Daughters of 1812 allied groups clashed with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom over pacifist advocacy. After heated exchanges, the meeting adopted resolutions urging Congress to probe pacifist propaganda and funding sources while debating ancestry and patriotism.
Republicans in the Senate narrow the income tax fight to House rates or Senate proposals. Smoot plans staged surtax increases up to 30 32 35 and 37 percent while aiming to keep House normal rates. Simmons Democrats back a 1 to 40 percent surtax schedule with a 38 percent rate at 200 000 dollars. Insurgent Republicans and two Farmer Labor senators may tilt the vote, with early passage expected on the bill amid other tax contests.
W Marreny of Paris heads to Washington with a wireless device he says can send and receive at game time. He plans to seek U S government support after proving successful land tests and a voyage demo aboard the Carmania. He claims the British admiralty has adopted the invention and that it eliminates static. He arrived in Quebec last night.
Boston dispatch reports the steamer Robert Dollar wrecked on the Taipantsu rear of the Yangtze river China. Passengers included Dr William Thomas Councilman Harvard pathologist Rockefeller Institute lecturer and Dr James Bisett Pratt William College professor and Councilman’s family. All American passengers were reported safe.
Washington Courthouse Ohio April 27 AP J J McGrain deputy sergeant in arm y arrives with warrant for arrest of Mal M Daugherty brother of former Attorney General He visits his home finds him absent Later a conference with his attorneys yields plan for tomorrow in his office to receive the warrant Senate issued warrant demands his appearance and answers to Senate questions about Midland National Bank records If he refuses contempt proceedings would follow
Clover the world's oldest horse at 53, once a famed racer, died after two weeks of illness. Owner Rev Uriah Myers said the animal could no longer work, and a welfare fund funded by $100 from Mrs Warren G Harding and many other donors supported Clover in old age. The body will be sent to the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Paris reports confirm that Mrs. E. A. Ingram formerly Enrico Caruso and Capt. Ingram of the British army have separated. Friends say the break followed his objection to American crudeness and to her Palm Beach circle during their honeymoon. He left for England.
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg West Virginia April 27 Miss Rita Van a theatrical company member was strolling West Main Street minus stockings in a late style venue and is under bond to appear in city court tomorrow charged with violating a city ordinance requiring men and women to be fully clothed in public
The American Japanese relations committee urged alternative exclusion methods for the immigration bill. Proposals include capping the Japanese laborer quota at 146 per year or enabling talks between the U.S. and Japan to extend the gentlemen's agreement or revoke it under standard diplomatic norms. Officers listed include Wickersham, Hett, Marrill, Gullick, Lewmage, and Gordon.
An eight five year old woman Mrs English was injured when a one man street car jumped the track and collided with several autos on Wisconsin Avenue. Five cars were damaged and traffic stalled for about an hour as the sequence of rear end collisions unfolded involving Mrs Matlack her son Thomas, Charles Kendrick and others. Mrs English and Mrs Matlack were treated at Fort Myer hospital.
Special to The Washington Post from New York details Norwegian inventor Niel W. Aasen presenting at the Waldorf Astoria. He demonstrates a new death bomb for aviators and envisions airplanes defeating ships, plus a defense system tested in Denmark and an army of mechanical iron men replacing human soldiers.
In Berlin on April 27 riots disrupted a German People's Party meeting as communists clashed with attendees. Dozens required surgical care, police arrested sixteen, and reinforcements were sent to restore order before a provisional gathering proceeded.
Gen Juan Alonso and 42 subordinate officers were captured near Ixtapa Chiapas after a summary court martial. They were executed immediately by federal troops, per an official report to the war office from Gen Agapito Lastra.
In Japan nearly 100 fishermen from western coastal villages are unaccounted for after a severe storm in the Sea of Japan. Destroyers from Matsura have been ordered to search for survivors and missing vessels as authorities assess the maritime disaster.
Secretary Mellon announced a thorough inquiry found Brewer’s charges against the Treasury to be utterly without foundation. The report says no fraud or deceit by officials, confirms the integrity of government securities, and criticizes Brewer’s methods and misstatements while noting occasional engraving bureau errors. The White House-ready document supports continued cooperation with a House committee inquiry.
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