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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
1
A dense, satirical recap of Washington wit and whimsy in Post-Scripts. The column parodies politics and society with references to President Coolidge, Senate quirks, and public figures, noting even a joke wedding and a bread trust. It blends verse and prose, capturing the era's tone and insider gibes.
In a wave of public outcry experts are under attack as Insular political leaders profit from illegal public money use. The bank remains solvent in name only with assets depleted and no legal reserves to safeguard deposits. Public press demands accountability against corrupt chieftains and misuse of funds.
The Wright Martin inquiry into the Manila bank shows government control leading to massive losses and embezzlement. It argues the bank is insolvent, operating at a loss, and should close to protect deposits and assets as lawmakers debate capital and governance.
In Reval Estonia on December 1 a communist uprising lasted two hours. Thirteen people were killed including five officers and three cadets, with over 40 wounded and sixty arrested. Government troops used tanks and armored cars to recapture key buildings and restore order.
The U S Army posted a record low death rate of 8.01 per 1000 for the year ending June. External causes caused 248 of 511 deaths, with suicide ranking first among non disease deaths at 44, tuberculosis at 85, and aircraft and drowning accidents at 23 each.
Treasury officials signal an upcoming December 16 financing announcement to confirm whether a long term issue will be offered. Discussed maturities exceed 650 million over the next two months with 407 million due December 16 and 118 million due February 2. Over the next three years the Treasury must meet or refund more than 4.5 billion in maturities.
The V-1 fleet submarine arrived at the Washington navy yard at 2 45 yesterday and will stay until Thursday for navy officials to inspect. President Coolidge, cabinet members, and naval affairs leaders are expected to inspect the ship, with officers from the Navy Department conducting an official survey before the public is allowed aboard. The submarine can accompany the fleet on cruises and maneuvers.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur and the House Naval Affairs Committee met to review the general naval situation. They expect naval legislation to be taken up in the lower house within a week and discussed revival of a bill to improve the scouting fleet and modernize certain battleships.
Photos sent from Washington by inventor C Francis Jenkins were received at the Medford station of the American Radio and Research Corporation. One test supported the Boston radio show opening today, while a test last night failed. Images depicted messages from Herbert Hoover, Curtis D. Wibur, Paul Henderson, and Igaburo Yoshida. The final message appeared in Japanese characters.
Elias H. Mortimer testified in Chicago that contractors Thompson and Black offered Forbes the chief engineer post and funded bribes tied to Veterans' Bureau hospital contracts. He described a 35 percent profit share for Mortimer from the firm, and ongoing schemes to sway officials and secure large settlements and loans for Forbes.
The weather bureau forecasts a morning low near 15 degrees with a daytime high around 30, colder than yesterday. Forecast warns residents to bundle up, adjust furnace dampers, and note autos require higher alcohol-water antifreeze mixtures to prevent freezes. Snowstorm earlier moved from Ohio and Mississippi valley toward Nova Scotia. For comparison, last year’s high 53 and low 30, with tomorrow expected warmer. Local residents brace for continued plunges and potential warming later.
The body of Jesse L. Lemon, once a wealthy Southern banker with a $600,000 fortune, was shipped to Acworth, Georgia after a quarrel with his wife. He died in a poorly furnished room while working as a sewing machine company collector for $18 weekly. A fellow employee recalled the dispute eleven years earlier and notes a son Millard Lemon who died in France. A telegram from Maria Nichols of Acworth arranged burial there.
Kansas City December 1 federal judge A L Reeves to hear demurrers by Walter Dickey publisher and editor and Ralph Hills managing editor of the Kansas City Journal Post in a case charging illegal publication of income tax returns. Senator James A Reed defended, arguing if sustained the indictment threatens press liberty.
Mrs Martha C Gleason and her three children after five months walking across the continent reached Washington in search of Charles Gleason who left them seven years ago in Omaha. The family Donald 13 Leslie 11 and Dorothy 9 earned money by selling papers and magazines and sought rides on the road during the arduous journey.
Seven persons, four men and three women, died and ten were injured when a rooming house near upper Broadway burned today. The fire spread rapidly. origin not yet determined. A street car motorman who severed a hose leading to the blaze was being sought after cutting the hose and delaying the firemen.
Paris reports the American reparation claims to be presented at the conference of finance ministers in January. Estimates place the total around 2,000,000,000 gold marks, with exact figures pending German negotiations and occupation costs. The meeting to allocate Dawes program reparations was moved to January 8.
President Coolidge will spend Thursday in Chicago during a trip to attend the international livestock exposition. He travels with Mrs. Coolidge Secretary Slemp and a small party. The itinerary includes a hotel forenoon address at the Chicago Commercial club a rest period livestock exposition inspection an official dinner and the principal address at the stockyards pavilion.
Senator Borah Idaho Republican disclosed in his final Senate report that all donors’ dollars were returned. Highlights include $2,500 from the Republican senatorial campaign committee, $206 from E. Yanish, and total expenditures of $992.47, with $700 handed to state committees for Borah’s reelection. a separate note covers A B G Cherry South Dakota Democrat with $500 contributions and $1,873.85 in expenditures, plus over $2,600 in items not deemed expenditures under federal law.
Congress began its sixty eighth session amid uncertainty over whether it will push swift legislation or revert to obstructionist tactics. The Senate and House opened with swearing in and brief sessions, then adjourned for memorials. President Coolidge’s budget message will be delivered to the House, with the Senate set to tackle the general deficiency bill.
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