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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1924
Page
12
A report states McCoy confessed to a friend that he killed a woman, prompting an official notification. Authorities searched for him while another woman was asked to cooperate but delayed. The garbled text suggests a tense manhunt and possible sightings or visits to a garage.
France faces domestic doubts over the Dawes plan as Herriot argues for the pact’s real benefits. He cites guaranteed coal and coke supplies, Ruhr occupation safeguards, and pledged German reparations while deflecting calls for immediate disarmament and debt settlement.
Paris reports French forces will withdraw from Offenburg and Appenweier in Baden. Official notice says evacuation follows no link to the London talks, but reflects Paris and Warsaw Prague rail resumption and earlier German line closures that triggered February 1924 occupation penalties.
Italian papers view London conference progress with cautious optimism. Headlines note France, Germany tensions and the risk of blame when Rome receives the accord details. Analysts warn against premature judgments while signaling a potential shift in postwar policy and Franco German relations.
The Premier will appear in Paris amid political maneuvering as he faces parliamentary scrutiny. Key figures include Jean Fabry and Dube, with expectations of a debate on internal security and defense. The government plans to present a declaration on achievements as the chamber and senate prepare for examination.
William Richardson of Philadelphia, vice president of the Washington baseball club, tied to a Philadelphia grain and coal empire, is linked to the case. His wife, Mrs. Richardson, was seized after a speeding incident in Atlantic City, with a $250 bond reported.
A long court session on the Franks murder case is anticipated with Dr Singer resuming testimony and Judge Cavetty expected to finish rulings within a month. Prosecution and defense plans include further alienist and rebuttal witnesses as Darrow and Crowe press for admissible testimony and final arguments to conclude by week’s end if possible.
The ceremony in Dublin celebrated Griffith and Collins for their services to Ireland and the British government. President Cosgrave praised their efforts toward unity and national progress, noting the strong support from ceremonies at Jeaneter Lawn and the Broadfront salute.
Premier Theunis credited the London conference success to American Ambassador Kellogg. Theunis said Kellogg showed keen perseverance and was strongly supported by British Prime Minister Macdonald.
The Colonial Beach beauty pageant crowned Miss Mary Ernestine Savage of Rockville Md 17 as the winner among a field of contestants. The 17 year old blond with blue eyes stood 3 feet 6 inches tall and performed as the audience cheered. The second prize went to Miss Thelma Tee 18 of Colonial Beach. Judges included Mayor William Caldwell and several other officials.
New York on August 7 Mrs Heash Harvey Wer ET a follies girl was held on $5000 bail after arrest on bigamy suspicion Det Detective Kiernan said a telegram to St Jou Mo prompted the arrest She testified her husband’s alleged abuse drove her to flee and that she had worked at various shows and the Parks before returning to Sew bark where she claimed to have married Milton Godenuthe, a engraver, after being warned of Nes prevtens mit Titge.
Special dispatch from Teheran reports Persia firing a salute over the body of Imbric as officials from multiple nations attend. The ceremony at the capital center included cabinet ministers and diplomats, with the American ambassador and German officers accompanying the coffin to Washington.
The coast guard cutter Seneca reported no trace of the floating cabaret anchored off Mire Inland as search continues. The Seneca patrolled Long Island and New Jersey waters from Montauk to the Delaware River hoping to sight the supposed ocean saloon and to confirm rumors of its festive activities aboard.
Five Soviet judges were convicted in a district court after long hearings. The prosecutors demanded the maximum penalties, noting the accused were senior public officials who had abused power and betrayed public trust.
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