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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
1
A quirky day unfolds with two women fined in Louisiana for wearing knickerbockers after pleading guilty. Commentary notes dance trends, humor, and political chatter from coleader courts to international figures, including references to Ford, Pershing, and the Prince of Wales, all amid a mosaic of news and opinion.
The U S cruiser Raleigh waits off Greenland as Lieuts Lowell H. Smith and Erik Nelson prepare to depart Reykjavik for Angmagssalik with their mechanics. The Gertrud Rask has arrived with supplies for the American world flyers. Weather is favorable for the leg to Greenland and the patrol fleet moves to position for the flight.
Reykjavik dispatch reports Lieut Lowell Smith announcing a Greenland expedition planned between August 13 and 20. Skuly Skulsson, Icelandic scholar, cites an ancient saga foretelling giant birds visiting Iceland and flying to the sunset at the end of the August moon.
Lansing Aug 12 Henry Ford withdrew his name from the Republican senatorial primary ballot in Michigan after a telegram from South Sudbury Mass verified by Secretary of State Charles Deland. Ford said his name was placed on the ballot by unknown parties and he was not a candidate for any office.
New York August 12 three men were arrested in Stoney Brook LI in connection with a robbery of 33000 from the National Butchers and Drovers Bank. The suspects named Stephen Breese alias Steve Fisher and George Haughton alias Jack Conway Pasquale J Garcia was arrested yesterday. Garcia allegedly gained a bank position with bogus references. After a week 33000 had disappeared.
Locust Valley N Y Aug 12 The Prince of Wales will be guest of the Piping Rock club at a dinner September 3 honoring 150 men including members of the British embassy and the polo team which is to play for the international cup.
The newspaper Nuovo Passo reports Prof Gervelli, expert in grand operations, has left Rome for London to assist Dr Serge Voronoff in an operation on David Lloyd George. The claim cannot be confirmed at present.
Johns Hopkins hospital physicians report glycerin supplements insulin in diabetes care, aiding some patients and even substituting in rare cases. Dr Henry M Thomas Jr notes glycerin assists those with slightly reduced carbohydrate tolerance, helping maintain weight during daily activity. The finding follows extensive diabetes research and insulin trials. A city notice invites a Southern Ry excursion to Caverns near the Palace of the Fairies on Sunday.
Special to The Washington Post. Chicago Aug 12. State rebuttal witnesses testified Leopold and Loeb showed normal emotions and reactions, with Dr. Patrick finding no mental disease despite noting the murder was cold blooded. Relatives of Leopold and Loeb described finances and habits while defense rested.
At Williamstown mass on august 12 Yusuke Tsurumi warned Americas future hinges on Japan as he urged use of international bodies and deeper analysis of war causes. He linked immigration act to grave global consequences and stressed peaceful policy with league of nations and Washington conference.
Former Ohio governor Harry L. Davis led the Republican field for the gubernatorial nomination amid partial returns from Ohio primaries. Davis held about a two to one lead over liberal candidate C Homer Durand with 612 precincts reporting, while Joseph B. Sieber trailed third. Incumbent Gov A V Donahey led the Democratic race with a strong margin over James Beatty from returns in 622 precincts.
H A Dean 24 a Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone worker fell from a 26 foot pole on Halls Hill between Cherrydale and Falls Church after contacting a live wire. He died at Georgetown University Hospital. Dean leaves a widow and two children.
Otto Kahn, president of the Metropolitan Opera Company, returning from Europe, indicated plans for a new and larger building in New York. He said the current opera house is antiquated and unsuitable for those unable to afford costly seats, and that it is their duty to provide good accommodations for opera lovers.
In White Plains Supreme Court a writ of habeas corpus sought by Ferdinand Hoffman of Mount Vernon to gain custody of his three children against wife Marion B. Hoffman was granted in part. The order restrains his mother in law Ida K Greenwood from approaching Hoffman’s sisters or their neighbors to talk about the case.
Snow fell briefly at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on August 12, melting quickly. Local brief notes mention a light snowfall observed on campus with no lasting accumulation.
Heavy fighting reported in Melilla Morocco with Moors capturing three stockhouses and forcing French withdrawal. French reinforcements were sent as Abdel Maeek’s forces clashed with rebels costing over 190 dead and wounded. Rebels routed, with several tribal chiefs among the dead.
Nyack New York August 12 The theft of jewels valued at $10,000 was reported by Mrs Richard Denenfing at breakfast. She and her son, with servants, chased the burglar through the house until he escaped via a rear door.
Bremerton Washington August 12 A P reports destroyers Litchfield and Farenholt collided during fleet maneuvers off Cape Flattery. Bow tanks flooded on Litchfield and Farenholt propeller damaged. Both ships diverted to Port Angeles for repairs. they later proceeded with reduced speed.
The Steamship Orowaki of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand is aground off Point Buchan on the Pacific coast about 156 miles south of San Francisco, according to an SO 8 call received tonight by the Radio Corporation of America.
Pana Illinois August 12 one of four robbers who held up St Iver State Bank yesterday was railroad officer Lucier a full name unclear The bandits escaped with $28 000 but the entire loot was recovered The wounded robber is expected to live.
London Aug 12 Premier Herriot said a decision on the Ruhr evacuation would be communicated to the reparations conference soon. The Big Four talks center on German French Belgian and British positions and the Dawes plan funding. American reps Kellogg and Houghton attend, while Germany seeks assurances on a future commercial treaty and reparations funds.
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