Death Ray inventor here spurns offers seeks secret work
British inventor Teresy Matthews arrived in Washington to push claims of a new electric beam with military potential. US War Department officials expressed skepticism and noted no official contact. Matthews says tests prove the device can defend Britain and has offered to sell demonstrations, while insisting secrecy and returning to Steep Holme to pursue government consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Foy
H Srindell Matthews
Teresy
Matthews
Washington
War Department
Pershing
Farepa
Clase
Repoces
Matthew
New York
Riien
Britain
Ead
America
United States
Steep Holme
Hriatol Channel
Harding Died Year Ago In San Francisco on Trip
The United States mourned the death in San Francisco of President Warren G. Harding. Within hours Calvin Coolidge was sworn in at his father’s Vermont home, then Harding’s body began its cross country journey as the new president assumed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
San Francisco
Ouse
United States
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Coolidge Pays Tribute to Memory of Harding
Marton Ohio August 1 A white house wreath was sent to be placed on Warren G Harding’s tomb on the first anniversary of his death. Special ceremonies are planned with a five minute national prayer and a 30 minute bell toll starting at 7 p m. The Marion community will observe simply with the wreath ceremony and short exercises honoring their former neighbor and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marton
Ohio
White House
Hoke
Harding
Marion
Central Fire Station
Langley Candidates In Primary Today
Louisville August 1 By AP The Kentucky primary features John W Langley seeking renomination for the Tenth District as a Republican after a federal conspiracy conviction and two year prison sentence He faces F Scott Duff In the Senate race A Stanly Democrat seeks renomination against John J Howe One woman candidate Mrs Hulda F Ogden a dirt farmer from Milford Bracken county runs for Congress on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Congress
United States
A. Stanlye
John J. Howe
Carrollton
Ogden
G O P Treasurer for Sugar Tariff
William J Hodges of Denver, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, issues a public statement on his Colorado legal work for Holly Sugar Corp. He says he represented Holly for over seven years in Colorado, Wyoming and California, favors preserving the sugar tariff, and has since withdrawn from tariff commission appearances to avoid mixing political duties with advocacy for beet growers and sugar consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Oy Hodges
Denver
Republican National Committee
Colorado
Holly Sugar Corporation
Wyoming
California
Tariff’ Commission
Holly
United States
Senator Moses Opens Campaign in Chicago
Senator Moses of New Hampshire opened a new sector in the Republican campaign front in Chicago. He arrived from Washington to establish headquarters in the national committee building and will meet with party managers to coordinate senatorial and presidential efforts, with an outline of plans to be published after discussions.
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Chicago
Moses
New Hampshire
Washington
National Committee
Women to Discuss Politics at Club Dinner
The Women's City club business and professional women's section will host a dinner on August 13 to examine party platforms with women and men speakers from each party. Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor will preside as open discussion follows. The club library will be open Saturdays 11 am to 2 pm and weekdays 3 to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's City Club
Clara Sears Tayior
Women’s City Club
Ifrom
National Defense Day debated as nonpartisan act
Senator Wadsworth defends the 1920 national defense act as nonpartisan and essential. President Coolidge supports mobilization tests to gauge readiness and reassure the public against partisan use of National Defense day. Ambassador Warren, a guest at the White House, is expected to resign his post soon in a formal transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
White House
Congress
Wadsworth
Committees of Congress
Baker
Wilson
United States
National Guard
Coolidge
Charles Beecher Warren
Mex
Ico
Washington
Twins Davis and Bryan Clark Die in Lawrenceburg Indiana
Lawrenceburg Indiana August 1 1924 John Davis Clark and Charles Bryan Clark the week old twins of Mr and Mrs John S Clark are dead at their home. The babies named after the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees died within an hour of each other and will be buried together in a single casket tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
John Davis Clark
Charles Bryan Clark
John S. Clark
Lodge Has Good Day in Hospital Bulletin
Cambridge Mass Aug 1 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge passed a very comfortable day and his condition is excellent, according to a bulletin tonight from Dr John H Cunningham at Hartes Gate hospital where the senator is a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
John H. Cunningham
Hartes Gate Hospital
Davis heads toward short, intensive campaign plan
John W Davis concentrates on campaign organization and finalizing his acceptance speech. He stays at Locust Valley, plans a brief tour in September, and weighs campaign finance roles while avoiding major policy issues until August 14. He endorses military preparation but opposes demonstrations while pursuing war to peace in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W Davis
Long Island
Clem i Shaver
Thomas J. Spellacy
George White
Ohio
Democratic National Committee
Shaver
Davis
Locust Valley
Clarksburg
Pavis
Campaignr
Maine
Gov
Bryan
Nebraska
Gov. Bryan
Labor Chiefs Favor La Follette Ticket Continues Debate
The American Federation of Labor plans a detailed report analyzing party platforms and candidates for labor interests in the coming election. It will reference how national parties respond to federation demands that Republicans and Democrats strengthen pro labor planks during platform shaping. Mr Woll clarified he acts for Gompers with the press while Gompers would preside over most sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weill
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Council
Montreal
Gompers
Woll
Gomperg
Mr. Woll
Nevada Ballot Includes La Follette Electors
Wisconsin Senator reports progress in securing La Follette electors on the Nevada ballot as the La Follette Wheeler campaign expands beyond Atlantic City. National campaign manager Nelson says Nevada success followed efforts by the executive committee, with the third ticket organization leading the attack on the War Department test plan for National Defense Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette-Wheeler
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Seasion
Wisconsin
Nelson
Chicago
la Follette
Nevada
War Department
Resltor Adjudged Bankrupt in City Court
James Hoover a real estate dealer at 2221 Flat Street NW was declared bankrupt yesterday by Chief Justice McCoy in bankruptcy court. The case was referred to Referee Ralph D. Quinter. Through attorney Alfred M. Schwartz the bankrupt listed debts of 22748 and assets of 650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ©. Hoover
Fliat Street
Northwest
McCoy
Ralph D. Quinter
Alfred M. Schwartz
Gavel Offered for Sale to City on Independence Day
A hickory cane claimed as the gavel used by the presiding officer at the signing of the Declaration of Independence was offered for sale to the District. Frank H. McManigal of St. Paul sent a letter to Commissioner secretary Daniel E. Garges stating the cane’s provenance and willingness to sell. Garges replied the District has no funds to purchase it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Garges
Board of Commissioners
Frank H. McManigal
Oakland Avenue
St. Paul
Minn
Mr. McManigal
Garges
Bus Crash Fatality on Key Bridge District
A Georgetown to Cherrydale bus struck a steel crane on the Virginia end of Key Bridge. John R. F. Payne, 50, of Park Lane, Va, died from a head injury after being struck by a protruding iron bar. An inquest is set for 11 a.m. at the District morgue with Eugene Estes, the bus driver, among witnesses. Payne leaves a widow and five children. funeral service will be held tomorrow at Ide's undertaking, with burial at Columbia Garden Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Cherrydale
Virginia
Key Bridge
John Rfr
Payne
Park Lane
Eugene Estes
Fort Myer
Estes
Seventh Precinct
Ide
Clarendon
Columbia Garden Cemetery
G. T.’ Ryland
the Baptist Church
Defense Day Initiative Emphasizes Voluntary Participation
A May letter from Gen Duncan states Defense Day ceremonies should fit local conditions and be purely voluntary with no fixed form or disruption to business. The defense test time is left to unit commanders and local committees to minimize interference to duties and allow patriotic demonstration participation. Local and state desires guide plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the
United States
Duncan
Lberty
Defense Based on Method of Revolutionary War
Boston Aug 1 War Department plans for national defense published today by Maj Gen Andrew Brewster commanding the First corps area call for a revival of revolutionary war mobilization. Troops would be gathered locally trained near homes fed sheltered there and replacements supplied by fellow citizens. Each town and State would be largely responsible for its own troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
War Department
Andrew Brewster
Brewster
All American Legion Posts Will Support Defense Day
American Legion posts nationwide will back National Defense Test Day on September 12. Garland W. Powell, director of the national Americanism commission, urged units to promote readiness and preparedness, stressing the nation must know its strength in manpower and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Garland W. Powell
National ‘Americanism Commission
Legion
Powell
Defense Test Like Fire Drill by D A R Head
D A R head Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook urged state regents to have every member cooperate with the spirit and letter of the defense test likened to a public school fire drill. Coolidge welcomed a 150 member Knights of Columbus delegation from San Francisco touring the East with Representative Mae Nolan introducing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. R. Head
Anthony Wayne Cook
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Coolidge
Knights of Columbus Council of
San Francisco
East
Mae Nolan
California
Drain Indorsed by Veterans for Legion Chief in DC
James A. Drain of this city won unanimous indorsement for national commander of the American Legion at the DC department convention. Nominations for district officers and delegates followed, with candidates named for department commander and junior vice commanders. A Coolidge message praised the Legion and a budget report lowered dues to 75 cents and dropped a welfare tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Drain
American Legion
St. Paul
Department of the District of Columbia
Drain
Legion
Howard S. Fisk
George Washington Post
Frank ©. Peckham
Tank Corp Post
Charles J. Reamer
Stuart Walcott Post
Francis Miller
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Post
Thomas J. Fairley
Jasper Poet
Bernard Buscher
Killeen Post
Helen G. O'Neill
Anne Harkins
Jacob Jones
Delano Post
Paul J
George H. Rycan
Ralph A. Cusack
W. N. Morreh
William F. Franklin
Charles L. Ladson
Joseph J. Idler
Mr. Wisk
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Ladson
John Craig
Norman B. Landreau
William F. Frankin
Frank Connolly
Mr. Idler
Albertus N. Schroed
President Coolidge
National Army
Calvin Coolidge
Frank T. Hinea
Veterans Bureau
Department
Pudget
40 and 8 Veterans Open Grand Promenade in DC
The Grand Vulture in District of Columbia opened its grand promenade at the Roma restaurant on Twelfth Street Northwest and will run until August 12 to avoid conflicting with the American Legion convention. Members elected include J E Stuart, Arthur Scrivener, Robert Pritchard, William EB Gann, and John B Donato with a committee on child welfare formed. Officers will be elected at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Society of 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux
Twelfth Street
Inter
District Department of the American Legion
The
Legion
William F. Frankin
Annual Meeting and Notices for Potomac Insurance and Other Orders
Special notices record the Potomac Insurance Compact stockholders meeting in Washington District of Columbia on August 4 1874 at 1 pm with transfer books open July 28 to August 4. Also a Mason chancellor commander calls officers and members to Rockville Maryland on August 4 at 6 pm. Additional items advertise roof and flooring services and a furrier offering winter servicing with a West 1003 phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Insurance Compact
District of Columbia
Waohington Lour i ‘Trust
Woxpar
Alexander K. Phillips
Pythias
Baker
Wormione Todge
No. 12
Rockville
Rct
Frederick, Md
Vendors Block Traffic In City Wary of Street Hawkers
Yesterday in northwest Eleventh and I streets crowds of street vendors clogged corners, blocking curb space and hindering parked or stopping motorists. Police say vendors must obey vehicle rules as a new regulation tightens restrictions. the rule awaits 30 days of advertising before taking effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh and i
Four Cornera
No. 1
Maj
Daniel Sullivan
Avenue Crowd Witnessed Garage Fire on Pennsylvania Ave
Hundreds of theater patrons and pedestrians on Pennsylvania Avenue crowded the scene as a two alarm fire broke out on the second floor of the Rent-a-Ford Garage at 408 Thirteenth Street Northwest. The blaze spread to the third and fourth floors but was brought under control by Deputy Fire Chief J Kelcher. Wata, excelsior and loose shop materials burned around the shop and United Sign Company upper floors, with damage estimated at 250 dollars.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Burt
J Kelcher
Wabta
Excelsior
United Sign Company
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Harry WN. Price
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James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Senate Committee On
Dwight W. Davis
Houses of
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Lodge
Gov. Smith
Labor Chiefs
FIRST
DAUE
Resltor
John R. Payne
J. A
Veterans For Legion
OLD Fox Frome
Asphalt Roofing Products Co
H.W. Matin
Columet
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Wisconsis Avenue
Avenue of Ninth
Studebaker
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio
Wallis
Sts. N. W
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House of Kuppenheimer
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