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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1924
Page
1
A mishmash of quotes and satirical lines recounts post scripts and notable asides from George Rothwell. It lampoons Clem Shaver, Wilkins Micawber, and politicians while wittily referencing figures like Mellon, Cumming, and Coolidge. The piece skewers life spans and legal rights with brisk, fragmented musings and literary allusions.
Legislation aims at heavy penalties for motorists who flee after collisions. The Zintman measure requires stopping, reporting names and addresses, offering assistance, and submitting a 24 hour report to District officials. Violations could bring up to one year in jail, a $1000 fine, license revocation, and automobile forfeiture. A second bill by Kindred targets unlicensed driving with fines up to $2000 and possible imprisonment. Both bills referred to the House District committee.
A mob chased Harry Carpel ages 29 of 3611 Eleventh Street NW after his car allegedly struck a parked vehicle at Eleventh Street and New York Avenue NW late last night. Police responded to a riot call finding a crowd around the car and Carpel was arrested on reckless driving charges. The struck vehicle owned by J. J. Gott of 1415 Fifth Street NW was badly damaged. Mrs. Thomas Clark, 70, of 1615 Q Street NW, was knocked down and seriously injured by a motor truck driven by William J. Minor yesterday. Archbishop Curley urges Catholics to use The Manual of Players. John Murphy CoBalto Park are & Clay Ave.
President Coolidge plans a regular train trip to Chicago with Mrs Coolidge. No special train or private car will be used. Accommodations are reserved on a common coach and the fare will match that of any ordinary traveler. The trip aims to show frugality and save part of his $25,000 traveling allowance.
Henry M. Dawes told President Coolidge of his wish to resign as Comptroller of the Currency. He has not formally submitted resignation. could retire around December 16. Rumors link him to a future role as president of Pure Oil, led by his brother B. G. Dawes. He said he was informally offered a business association that he could not refuse.
The Weather bureau predicts a brief warm spell with temperatures near freezing and warmer conditions today but overcoats still needed. Disturbances from the northern Pacific may bring a more significant storm soon, with arrival possibly in a day or two if it reaches Washington.
Brazilian consul warns of suspension of visa grants for Japanese emigrants to Brazil. Foreign office orders Japanese minister in Brasilia to file an immediate report on the decision. Across Tokyo on a Wednesday in December, this move shocks officials.
Ottawa reports more than 3 060 000 gallons of ale and beer and 295 919 gallons of whisky exported from Canada to the United States in the past year. Total value reaches 9 884 705 dollars, whisky valued at 4 700 000 dollars. Trade with the U S rising after a light prior year.
Paris dispatch reports Sir Henry Wilhelm Deterding aged about 70, chief oil magnate of Royal Dutch Shell, secretly engaged to Princess Dagratouni, a Russian refugee divorced last year. The couple’s union would pair a major financier with European royalty. Deterding holds vast international bank and corporate interests.
Government witnesses traced how Charles R Forbes and Louis Thompson sought Mortimer’s help to press a Gutheil claim tied to a salvaged steamer. Testimony described offers of 100000 to settle, with divisions among Mortimer Forbes and Cramer, plus bids limited to Forbes friends for hospital contracts.
Special to The Washington Post Bar Harbor Maine December 2 Hope dimmed for Thomas W Lawson once noted financier now 67 and critically ill from diabetes linked to a six year old car accident His doctor rushed nurse Katherine Hamilton to Deaconess Hospital Brookline Massachusetts for intensive diabetic dieting study upon her return she will join his nursing staff The patient once attacked the system now resides in a charity run hospital by former adversaries
Congressional action looms as friction between the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation grows. Admiral Palmer, named president, argues for private ownership transfer under government contracts, while the board pushes active supervision and route control, delaying withdrawal from government operation. The dispute risks delaying the merchant fleet’s shift to private ownership, with emphasis on routes to Europe over other profitable lines.
Fifteen crew and passengers injured as the Leviathan battled a Atlantic storm for days. The ship arrived from Southampton 24 hours late with portholes smashed and lower deck damage. Captain Hartley reported near-constant bridge duty while wind gusts near 160 mph tossed 40 foot seas off the Grand Banks.
Owensboro Kentucky on December 2 reports Mrs Maudingham wife of a prominent farmer aged 40 was fined after allegedly stating that Owensboro police were fifty fifty with bootleggers. The antislander act imposes a misdemeanor with fines from 16 to 140 dollars and terms up to fifty days in jail. A separate item from New York notes Stewart Co bond brokers reported a messenger Harris vanished with 60000 dollars in securities after a ten day employment. no such address exists for Harris.
Mrs. Bessie Kats, 28, hurled her eight week old twins from a third floor Madison Avenue apartment, then leaped. One baby died, the other died in hospital. Despondency after a nervous breakdown is cited. Mrs Kats remains in critical condition under arrest.
Baltimore Md Dec 3 Experi ments by Dr J B Mac Kenty New York show patients with throat cancer who lost their vocal cords can speak clearly through neck openings using an artificial larynx. The device produces a voice almost human and audible in a good sized room, according to Baltimore Medical Society disclosures.
Secretary Wilbur explains a Marine corps cut for the next fiscal year in the Navy budget presented to Congress. The reduction stems from withdrawing the 1,500 man marine detachment from Santo Domingo. The plan calls for 18,000 Marines instead of 19,500, with no other active personnel changes noted.
Christiania Norway December 2 The Nobel prize committee of the Storthing has decided that the Nobel peace prize shall not be awarded this year.
Playwright John Drinkwater and his spouse wed in London on December 2. The reception will bring together prominent writers musicians actors and theatrical figures for a major post ceremony gathering.
Reports from the White House indicate President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge will not travel to Plymouth Vermont for Christmas. Roads near the President’s father’s home were under repair and extra telephone wires were being strung, but officials announced they expect to spend the holiday at the White House as last year.
The Supreme Court halted the argument on the New Mexico Texas boundary dispute and ordered the appointment of a master to collect and report on the voluminous testimony gathered by the two states. Attorney General Kealing of Texas was informed that an agent would be named to find the facts.
Robert Garies, 7 years old, of Carroll avenue Takoma Park Md died at Garfield hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile while crossing the street near his home Monday afternoon. Operator Max A Bradshaw of 18 Hickory avenue Takoma Park carried him to Dr Alfred V Parsons nearby before hospital transfer. Sheriff Clay Plummer said the death was accidental after investigation.
A description of graft and gross mismanagement in the Philippines is set to appear on page five. The report promises a detailed recital of conditions and alleged abuses, framed as a public accounting of governance and fiscal practices.
President Coolidge’s budget message urges continued strict economy to reduce taxes and shows surpluses of 67.9 million in 1925 and 373.7 million in 1926. Expenditures for 1926 estimated at 3.267 billion with debt reduction, signaling falling federal outlays. He favors no extra session and aims to confirm revenues under existing law before action.
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