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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
21
Op-Ed style note outlines three political courses and rail union leaders leading the fight. Mentions Atty Hey Sede and other figures amid a discussion of party positions, executive counsel, and candidate endorsements. Provides a snapshot of campaigns, positions, and strategic moves in a turbulent political landscape.
Bureau of Standards tests show foot brakes outperform emergency brakes on about 1, 8, and 30 foot stopping distances across 168 cars, with Pershing’s touring car stopping in 83 feet on dry pavement and 30 feet with emergency brakes. Several relined cars remained in poor condition after service station repairs.
The council presents a 2 percent report comparing three candidates from the organized labor perspective. It outlines perceived deficiencies and advantages of each candidate's platform from that viewpoint.
Mew Terk reports that wealthy real estate operator Charles Blat killed his housekeeper Mis Sade Tarhone and then took his own life in a Tottenville apartment on Staten Island. Neighbors heard a quarrel earlier, and Blat supposedly sought a diamond belt he claimed to have given the housekeeper. Mrs Katt, Blat’s wife from four years ago, is cited in the record.
Charles A Matthews former deputy provincial treasurer of Ontario is under arrest in Santa Clara, California. Officials say he used the alias George Gray and was brought to city jail. Toronto authorities sought him on graft charges tied to government purchases with a $2500 reward offered for his arrest and return.
Gov Charles W Bryan, Democratic vice presidential nominee, said in an official Nebraska governor capacity that his stance on test day September 12 was not a criticism of the Republican administration. He spoke in a statement to the Associated Press.
General Pershing arrives in Hoboken aboard the George Washington after inspecting battlefield monument sites in France and asserts service members will go to the mat for national defense. He cites a skeleton force policy and notes progress under the defense law as he prepares to return to Washington and retire in mid September.
The Washington Merchants and Manufacturers association board of governors unanimously endorsed observing September 12 as National Defense Day. Fifteen new members were elected. Secretary Charles J Columbus reported on progress in a campaign to curb activities of stress vendors.
A marriage license was issued to Mark Cleveland of Cleveland Ohio, nephew of the late President Cleveland, and Mrs Robins of Center Moriches. Cleveland listed age nine, Robins eighty. They plan a Saturday wedding at the Methodist Episcopal Church with few relatives. Afterward they will reside in Cleveland. Also note fire danger closure of 13 of 24 forests in district No 1 in western Montana and northern Idaho.
Court martial proceedings open in Manila at Fort McKinley for 209 scouts from the Fifty seventh infantry and Twelfth medical regiment charged with mutiny after a July 7 incident. Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur presides as eight-member panel hears testimony. A sergeant testified his company refused to drill and warned of consequences, with trial expected to last more than a week. Lead mutiny figures will be tried after this case concludes.
Washington Lodge No 15 BPO Elks hold a session of sorrow to honor three members who died in one day Charles M Dawson the motion picture operator drowned near Three Sisters Frank E Murray president of the Washington Piano Graph Co died at home Kenyon Street Northwest Edward P Schwartz real estate agent died in Gaithersburg Md Funeral services for Dawson will be tomorrow at 1 PM in P A Talta Vall chapel Interment in Congressional Cemetery Elk services follow Mt Olivet for Murray and Schwartz services in Gaithersburg with requiem mass at St Martins Church Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Funeral services for Edmond E Bruce 57 a examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission will be held at his home 71 Rock Creek Church road northwest this afternoon at 2 o clock. The New Jerusalem Lodge FAA OM members will attend. Interment will be in Plainfield. Survived by wife two sons Robert and Edmond Bruce one daughter Miss Helen Bruce and a brother P Willard Bruce of Kansas. Bruce resided in the city 15 years and previously worked for the Missouri Pacific railway in St Louis. He was a member of the Rosicrucian Arcanum and the Mutual Aid Society of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Elbert M Dunn 59 of Merrifield Virginia dies Wednesday after Georgetown University Hospital operation. Interment in Dunn Loring. Widow Julia Taylor Dunn and five children from four marriages survive. Mary Aeilson dies. service at St Matthews Church Rhode Island Ave tomorrow 9 AM. Interment Mount Olivet. James Freel 60, International Stereotypers Union president, dies suddenly returning from Savannah. Edward Schwartz dies. requiem mass at St Martins Gaithersburg tomorrow morning 11 AM. interment Mount Olivet.
James S Lamont, president of the bankrupt brokerage firm Redmond & Co, was sentenced by Judge Lowell in Plymouth to a year and a day in jail after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy. Lamont, a state resident, was involved in the same indictment as George F Redmond, the treasurer, who was convicted on similar charges.
Hildridge R v Anderson acting as master for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court hears Edmund P. Codman representing Boston and Maine minority stockholders. The New Haven railroad contends it wants proportional board representation to safeguard mutual interests, not control, and to stay within law during possible consolidation discussions.
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