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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
17
Sherrill reports supply not matching demand and funds inadequate for recreation in the capital. He cites limited facilities and notes Rock Creek Park’s riding areas and public access as examples of shortages.
The report shows a fragmentary and unclear statement about Turks taking action against foreign Jews. Due to garbled text, specifics such as dates, places, or names cannot be confirmed.
Twelve persons were hurt when a steam line burst in the evaporating room of the destroyer tender Dobbin at the Philadelphia navy yard. Navy lieutenant T. E. Austin, an engineer, aided by groping through scalding steam, shut off the flow and saved others. Four injured remained in hospital. all were expected to recover. The accident occurred Tuesday but was only reported today.
The article notes Herrick plans to return after a parley. It mentions Leary’s health and a reception for her, plus Ambassador praise for the work on a building project. Herrick reportedly has about 100,904 left in government funds for beautifying and improving the property and claims his supervision saved the State Department between 1,000 and 400,000.
The president tours city playgrounds and highlights athletic funding. Officials note funds from lunch charges support the athletic improvement fund while stressing limited resources for expanding fields in 1954. Amelia May Selbert and Col Sherrill praise widespread facilities and public participation in sports.
President extends congratulations to home coming Olympians aboard the steamship America. A message affirms United States pride as reports arrive of the team's impressive international victories and readiness to return to home shores.
The Chamber of Deputies and Senate voted to place Jean Jaurès in the Pantheon. The Senate approved an amnesty measure empowering the government to grant relief to maritime offenders in several categories.
Graze Averria reports Baroness Konrad von Khonradsheim from a noble family stands trial in Watertown NY on charges of stealing and selling pearls belonging to Countesses Herbersheim and Welsersheim. Prosecution claims she broke pearl strings at social receptions and kept proceeds totaling £63.
The annual report notes Rock Creek Park spans 1,682 acres while the smallest parcel is a 80 square foot triangle at Delaware Avenue First and F streets SW. The park system contains 305 reservations, with 340 improved and 163 unimproved, totaling 3,036.24 acres and 35 miles of mats, 25 miles of dirt roads, 45 miles of bridge paths, 242 miles of foot paths, and 855 miles of paired walks.
Premier Mussolini of Italy defends his simultaneous leadership of the government and Fascist party in a letter to Bologna fascist clubs. He rebutts opposition claims the dual posts are incompatible by citing leaders in France and Britain and notes no fascist council debate on other states.
Buenos Aires July 31. Reports from the Brazilian border describe sudden troop movements in southern states and calls for volunteer battalions. The government aims to prevent rebel forces from escaping south from Sao Paulo where Gen Lopez once led 6600 men. Federal troops are said to be in contact with rebels, but no official update on pursuit progress is available.
Attorney General Stone ordered further inquiry into the gasoline price situation. A Federal Trade Commission report, requested by the President, warrants more investigation. Officials called the report very interesting but incomplete and said the inquisition might aid the government in injunction suits challenging cracking processes. Chicago proceedings are expected to be lengthy as Stone directs protection of the government’s case.
London July 31 Admiral Sir Charles F Madden a 4 flag officer of the royal navy and former commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet from 1919 to 1922 has been appointed admiral of the fleet the chief position in the British navy He served in the Battle of Jutland 1918 and was mentioned in dispatches He was chief of staff to the admiral commander in chief 1914 1916 and second in command of the Ireland fleet 1917 Berlin July 31 Alanson B Houghton the American Ambassador who has been absent at home on leave arrived in Berlin today and resumed his seat Havana Cuba July 31 Francisco Zayas y Alfonso Cuban minister to France and brother of President Zayas died at his home here today.
Fire chief George Watson urges immediate action to close non fireproof homes and institutions within three to five years. He calls for modern fireproof construction for hospitals homes homes and facilities for children aged infirm and elderly, with public hearings likely before adoption.
An inmate at the Michigan Home and Training School confessed to police that he killed Mrs Blanche Burke a 28 year old widow employed at the institution whose nude body was found early Sunday morning.
Coast Guard ships patrol Rum Row with six vessels under blockade to halt smuggling. Armed guards search ships every twenty minutes during daylight as authorities push to prevent liquor entry amid heightened security and naval support.
Seventeen indictments were returned by the county grand jury after a mob threatened to lynch three black suspects in the slaying of Mrs. Daisy Wilson. Two other Black individuals were sentenced. one to be hanged and the other to 95 years in the penitentiary after confessions.
New York July 31 Commissioner of Accounts Hirschfield who investigated the dismissal of a speeding charge against Miss Abby Rockefeller daughter of John Rockefeller Jr. reported to Vivor Hylan that Magistrate Marsh and court attendant Frank Doran deliberately pressured the arresting policeman to change his complaint against Miss Rockefeller. Following publicity, Marsh was relieved of traffic court duties and Doran and Patrolman Eleming who served the summons were transferred.
Sparse OCR fragment hints at a sale or promotion offering free alterations with purchases, mentioning limited availability and extra trousers. Unable to identify full entities, dates, or location from the fragment.
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