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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1923
Page
1
A fragment from a 1910s-era column mixes political chatter with satirical verse. Mentions Gov Iaine, Minnesota, Senator La Follette, Speaker prospects Gillett, and Louis A. Coolidge alongside quips about the Senate and House battles, moon balloons, and a Canebrake canebrake theme with biblical flood allusions. Contains multiple named persons and places. tone is ironic social commentary.
Emergency hospital to assume liabilities of Eastern Dispensary and Casualty hospital and reorganize the institution. Receivers Clarence A Aspinwall and Fracy S Jeffords say ratification by the executive committee will proceed to court action, preserving city healthcare and expanding services. The move aims to prevent Casualty's closure and extend humanitarian work.
Residents of Tompkins Corners Putnam county report a young woman living in an abandoned farmhouse is raiding orchards and hen houses. Described as scantily cloaked and seen at dawn she retreats into the woods when approached. Sheriff Secord plans a search party to locate the mystery intruder.
Brig Gen Smedley D Butler of the Marine Corps has been offered the directorship of public safety in Philadelphia by Mayor‑elect Kendrick. Butler would accept if granted a four month leave of absence with rank retention and allowed to withdraw without issue if political interference threatens police reorganization, with recent talks between Kendrick and Butler. Butler, of Quaker ancestry and 42, is married to Massothel Conway Peters, daughter of Richard Peters of Philadelphia.
A 16 year old named in a marriage case faces investigation as the matter goes before the grand jury. The proceedings implicate guardianship and parental consent questions, with authorities pursuing clear legal footing for the union under local statutes.
Berlin dispatch reports the enacting act likely to be voted down as Socialists boycott or oppose the measure granting cabinet plenary financial powers. If defeated, President Ebert may dissolve the Reichstag and call new elections. The budget aims to cut 25 percent of civil servants, raise pay for remaining staff, and balance income with expenses by March 1 to retire renten bank credits.
Paris report details Philippe Paudet son of Leon Daudet a monarchist leader killed by his own action amid an alleged anarchist plot. Libertaire editor Georges Videl claims a youth arrived at the paper seeking to kill as directed.
Internal Revenue Bureau receipts for the year ending June 30 totaled 2 621 745 227, down 18 percent from the prior year’s 3 197 451 000. Commissioner Blair cites rate reductions as the main cause with income and profits taxes yielding 1 691 089 000, down 395 000 000, while other taxes fell sharply. New York led income tax receipts at 456 952 558, with Pennsylvania and Illinois following. numerous states posted smaller amounts, including Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, and Texas among others. The article continues on page two.
Seabright New Jersey December 2 bodies of two men found afloat tied with life preservers near 509 cases of Scotch whisky. Cards bearing Walter Smith 24 South River New Jersey and Bigs Brothers Bowth River were found, suggesting possible identities as investigators work with the coroner Floch to determine cause.
Capt Arthur MacArthur, 47, a 27 year Navy officer and son of the late Lieut Gen Arthur Mac Arthur, died of appendicitis in a Naval hospital. He had commanded the transport Henderson earlier this year and was detailed at the Navy Department. Funeral services will be held at St Thomas Episcopal Church at 4 o clock tomorrow, with burial in Arlington cemetery and military honors. He is survived by his widow, daughter of the late Admiral Bowman Macaila, four children, his mother, and a brother.
Washington Post analysis on Congress opening as Speaker vote begins. Longworth rejects special concessions to La Follette insurgents while Gillett may or may not win a majority. Senate adjourns to honor recently deceased members as ballots proceed and public opinion weighs tactics.
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