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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1924
Page
6
A Mayflower sailor confessed to involvement in a robbery and admitted striking a man during the incident. The sprawling report covers multiple local names, court actions, and community meetings centered on Ardington and Clarendon, including political shifts and social events. The article notes a campaign tied to J W Davis and updates on local officials and residents.
Radio schedules list daily time blocks for weather reports live stock markets and fruit and vegetable markets across stations including WCAP L & BP and KGW plus numerous regional outlets with concerts organ recitals and talks. Authorities provide times for time signals weather forecasts and dance music from stations in Chicago Pittsburgh New York and more with special features advertised in the distant stations section.
Radio program tonight features Je Thompson a prominent Washington singer composer and teacher. Annnie Volkmann soprano and Fritz Malle artist pupil of C F Christiani perform. Clark June Zebies cellist, Catherine Louise Smith pianist, and Moe Baer directs the Irving Boernstein Wardman Park trio in Encantadora and other numbers. John W Davis discusses radio influence on campaigning with details of his August 11 acceptance speech. The Pavilion Royal orchestra debuts on WEAR under Richard Gasparre. WTAM reports Indian guides at Dog Lake reacting fearfully to a portable radio set during a Camp program.
The Alexander Booster club will distribute about $2000 in prizes for a trade at home campaign running from Friday to October 31. First prize sedan, two radio sets valued at $200 each, plus merchandise awards. Executive committee meeting announced by chamber of commerce.
Taeut David Rittenhouse, winner of the 1923 international seaplane races, will head the American Navy team at Bay Shore park Baltimore on October 24 and 25. Also on the squad are FEteut A W Gorton Lieuts Ho and Ofstie and G T Cuddsby. The event uses a 31 mile triangular circuit with seven laps. Navy fliers carry radio gear at turning points and loudspeakers on shore will inform spectators of progress.
Local members of the American Institute of Chemists discussed forming a Washington chapter at a Raleigh meeting last night. Plans to complete the formation will be finished at a forthcoming session inviting all local chemists. Dr James McGuire spoke on government chemists and the reclassification act. a round table followed, with Tameau Couch presiding.
Pictured, Capt James Percy Ault of the Carnegie spoke to George Washington University students in Concordia about Sailing the Seven Seas. He illustrated his talk with motion pictures aboard the Carnegie during its sea charting mission.
Entries announce leave and transfers for military personnel. Capt John C Whit earns one month and five days leave from infantry starting August 25. Second Lieut Onto Price Bragan moves to twenty-ninth Infantry and Fort Benning. Walter Buie to thirty first Infantry detailed to air service and Brooks Field Texas. Air Service Lt Roger McCullough takes one month leave and to Brooks Field September 10. Retired officers Harold P Howard departs as professor at College of St Thomas. Lieut Col Thomas H Cunningham released from treatment at Hot Springs and assigned to Carnegie Institute of Technology.
De Wolf Hopper heads a versatile company in Polia Theatre with a lively The Midsummer Night's Dream spoof and a polished Iolanthe revival. Ethel Walker and Ethel Clark star in fairy and romantic roles while Henry Kelly Arthur Cunningham and Humbird Duffy receive praise for their performances. The Belance players move Smilin Through to a second week with Leona Beutelle leading, Ev erett Butterfield and Donald Gallaher in dual roles, and a strong supporting cast.
The Federal Trade Commission urged southern delivery on New York cotton contracts and a three grade system with restricted contract sizes. It favored limited southern delivery points, government supervised inspection at southern ports, and warehouse licensing under federal act. New York futures should remain intact due to its global financial role. In Aug, grain market reopened after February closure to curb wheat price spikes, with officials hoping prices stabilize as freedom returns.
Florida Supreme Court denied the states petition for a rehearing in the Higginbotham case. Higginbotham, convicted in Columbia County for second degree murder in July last year and sentenced to 20 years, was granted a new trial after the court found improper jury selection before a venue change. He was released on 11000 bond. A second trial likely will begin late this month.
A band aimed to steal $1.6 million in currency, fur, gems, and deposits from an American Express storage house. Police and detectives pursued the thieves after a two week stakeout, the battle lasting about 20 minutes. One robber wounded, others fled or were captured. several hospitalized. Authorities report related losses and ongoing investigations.
A Library of Congress project photographs the Declaration of Independence and other core documents for a patriotic film era. Arline Brooke appears in colonial costume as the documents are photographed with ice-filled cases nearby. A delegation of patriotic leaders and military officers participated at the library with officials and copies prepared for archives.
A barricaded gunman named Sapana was killed after a standoff with a posse near Lay and fourteenth hours of firing. Sheriff Vai and local officials pursued him from his refuge in a house, leading to his death and the immediate cremation by authorities.
New York police investigate the murder of Brooklyn cashier Frank J Nagler whose body was found in the Bronx. Receipts totaling more than 600 are missing from the restaurant where he worked. A cash amount of 40 and a valuable ring were found, along with papers including a letter bearing the signature of Constance Talmadge’s father. Detectives think he was killed elsewhere and dragged to the spot. Five wounds on the head suggest an axe attack.
New York reports that comedian Frank Tinney faces a life and reek style contest with a process server over a summons issued by Magistrate Ryttenberg for alleged assault after a camera was damaged and a photographer was struck. Tinney, seen with Mia Elma Anderson and Imogen Wilson, to sail for Europe tomorrow for engagements in London music halls amid the ongoing police case.
Omaha Nebraska today set a new wheat receipts record as four loads arrived, surpassing the previous high of 67 loads on July 31, 1916. Prices stayed firm despite heavy receipts. the day’s total should return about $1,250,000 to farmers, according to Frank Taylor, president of the Omaha Grain Exchange.
Army band led by W J Brannard and Navy band present tonight at 720 and 6 30 at Washington barracks and Walter Reed General Hospital. Programs include marches overtures adjourned pieces from Carmen and The Chocolate Soldier, cornet solos, a cornet and trombone duet, and popular selections. Guest conductors and performers include J Dufresne E Clapp Brown and Joseph E Ballard with the bands and choruses performing patriotic anthems.
Rainn Shadte, age 17, allegedly confessed that a woman urged him to kill Harvey Willow, a farmer, last December. The woman was arrested on an accessory charge and held without bail for a hearing tomorrow. Mrs Willow, mother of two, denied involvement.
A prior appropriation of 25000 dollars was authorized by the Knights of Cal.TM and the Disabled American Veterans of the World War for a veterans liaison service. The preconvention meeting will be followed by a solemn high mass at St Patricks Cathedral marking the convention’s opening tomorrow morning.
A court ruled the old age pension law unconstitutional amid arguments about funding and state powers. The decision comes as lawmakers consider revisions to pension provisions and social welfare obligations.
Shenandoah prepares for a voyage to Norfolk as the airship era rides again with Lakehurst and naval work noted. Mentions Nag 4 and the mars dirigible Sera rohativ with unclear remaining details.
Four men and a taxi driver drowned in a sewer during the afternoon flood. A rescuer was badly hurt and taken to a hospital. Gas and floodwaters hindered efforts as bystanders and workers fought to pull victims to safety.
Snow fell in Cedar Rapids today after a violent rainstorm. A coal company strike caused a walkout as over 10 union officers faced pending actions and workers refused to pay assessments to aid idle miners.
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