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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1924
Page
1
A collage of literary quotes and sharp jabs on politics society and foreign affairs. The piece weaves references to Seneca Voltaire Gompers and Conrad with notes on La Follette Wheeler Coolidge and Dawes and reports on farm distress and banking. It also quotes about yellow peril and fashion advice with humorous twists.
Atlantic City officials report the American Federation of Labor formally endorsed the Cleveland Conference for Progressive Political Action ticket La Follette for President and Wheeler for Vice President, denouncing both major parties as morally bankrupt and aligned with machine politicians The AFL’s stance favors relief from injunctions and other reforms while noting the platform diverges on international issues yet aligns more closely with labor on domestic policy The document cautions the AFL endorsement applies only to La Follette and Wheeler and not to any other candidates or parties
Roy J. Bobbit of Parkersburg, West Virginia, on a honeymoon auto trip, repelled three armed bandits on the Lincoln highway in New Brunswick New Jersey. He was robbed of 100 dollars and a gold watch, wounded slightly in the hand, and captured one assailant, Willam E. Oughton of New Brunswick, who was held without bail for the grand jury. The other two fled after Bobbit seized the weapon.
Assistant Chief David O'Brien, 40, and Chief W. H. Ray, 50, were shot by an unidentified gunman who was killed by O'Brien. A Ford roadster with two men believed to have brought the gunman to Canton sped away. Police tracked a booze-runners lead in the Southeast area as officers confronted the assailant. The dead man had $190 and rubber gloves on him and appeared about 40.
Special to The Washington Post. New York, Aug. William Everett Waters, Greek professor at New York University for 21 years before retirement, died by his own action inhaling gas while wife and son were in church. Waters had locomotor ataxia and eight years of illness. Born in Winthrop, Maine December 20, 1856, he studied at Yale and led Wells College as president for several years.
Seven Kansas banks now to open this month after receivership. State bank commissioner Carl J. Peterson says crop year returns drove the reopening. The action marks a move to restore normal banking operations as agricultural profits rise.
Charles Otzelberger a 19 year old farmer was killed near Hagerstown Maryland while he stood with his infant niece during a fight between two men over a girl. James Wilson 34 was beaten and jailed after a mob attempted lynching threatening charges pending a coroner's inquest.
Berlin marks ten years since Britain and France declared war with a national memorial for the dead. President Ebert speaks while silence falls for two minutes, then a wave of protests erupts as communists shout slogans. Police arrest many as disturbances spread near the Reichstag and cemetery ceremonies honor Allied and German soldiers.
Six Washingtonians were injured when the car they rode in crashed into a telegraph pole on the Washington Baltimore boulevard near Laurel Maryland. Holt drove the car and lost control after being side swiped.
Lieut Wade and Sergt Ogden saw their round the world flight end after the Richmond cruiser failed to hoist the machine. The plane’s wings were damaged in alighting and a lifting boom broke, piercing a pontoon and destroying the propeller as a British trawler towed the wreck to the destroyer Billingsley. The crew endured four hours in rough seas before reaching safety.
Mrs Rosalie Evans widow of the former Bank of London in Mexico president was killed by armed men near Texmelucan Puebla while driving to her hacienda. German manager John Strauss was wounded, a payroll of 200 pesos was stolen, and federal forces pursued the attackers. The incident recalls her land dispute with Mexican authorities.
Honduran forces clash with 400 insurrectionists led by Generals Peralta Fonseca and Ramíez in San Marcos de Colon near the Nicaragua border. Casualties rise as towns are looted and troops march toward Choluteca. Liberal leader Gregorio Ferrera is said to head toward join. Nicaragua guards its frontier and remains neutral. In London, the German delegation to the interallied conference is expected to arrive to discuss admission and Ruhr railway arrangements with top officials.
A fire wiped out Horel Hillcrest hotel on Great Chebeague island and five nearby buildings. Two guests died and one man was missing after the blaze while 99 guests were accounted for in an incomplete check. Cyril York was severely burned helping the victims.
John J Campbell age 67 brother of former Representative Philip P Campbell drowned accidentally yesterday in London where he attended the American Bar association convention. A cable to Lieut Colin Campbell, his nephew, gave no details. Campbell was a prominent Pittsburg Kansas lawyer and former chairman of the House rules committee.
Lieut Lowell H Smith and Leigh Wade resumed a hazardous voyage from Kirkwall to Hoefn Hornafjord Iceland in dense fog. Erik Nelson previously pierced the fog and landed near the coast, while weather and engine troubles forced return trips.
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