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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
A collage of public figures and events features Coolidge addressing the House at noon, Gillett’s nth ballot win, labor leaders, matrimony musings, and notes on a retiring World War I hero. References to Rand, Johnson, Pershing, Weeks, and South Dakota primaries mix with light satirical asides on cinema of politics.
The report notes chaotic election meetings with interruptions at Birmingham and East Ham as candidates clashed. Prime Minister Baldwin urged support in the flight against unemployment, framing a mandate on fiscal policy. Results from about half the constituencies are expected tomorrow, signaling the electorate's direction.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon won a silver cup for the best display of any one bantam variety at the Baltimore poultry show. He also captured first prize in the white Plymouth Rock class. The diminutive bantams drew more attention than other exhibits, and Mellon, an longtime chicken fancier, will be invited by show president Clinton L. Riggs to the armory to receive the cup.
The Justice Department will probe irregularities in the Veterans Bureau. The Senate veterans committee will withhold testimony by Mrs Katherine Mortimer and other privately obtained evidence that could aid prosecutions. No public hearing will be granted to Mrs Mortimer, wife of bias Mortimer, the chief witness against Charles R Forbes. After a long session, the committee opened the public record of documentary evidence.
Report from La Patria claims Gen Manuel Pelacara leads a Carranzist conspiracy on the Tampico border amid the Mexican presidential contest. The alleged plan involves border elements arming for rebellion against the government and backing prominent Carranzista figures.
The United States won eight of ten cases before the international pecuniary claims tribunal in London, involving US and British claims arising from actions during wartime and the cutting of cables. One case remains to be heard in Manila, with notable losses for British interests and debates over war damages and naval cable severings in Cuba and Hong Kong Manila.
President Coolidge may accept the challenge of Senator Hiram Johnson and enter the presidential primary in California. California indications suggest a lively clash if he runs, as South Dakota’s delegate vote signals strong White House support for Coolidge amid renewed enthusiasm for his campaign.
New York December report states Comptroller Charles L. Craig declares the presidential pardon the official document of unconditional pardon for a jail sentence in the Brooklyn Rapid transit receivership case. He says the document mirrors historic presidential wording and notes no AG recommendation. Continued in next page.
German reparations plan to fund food purchases seeks U S backing. Washington’s only link is an expression through James Toxan noting readiness to prioritize such a loan. U S assent is needed due to army of occupation reimbursement rights and a likely $70 million portion offered to American investors.
The first business meeting of the season was held by the Congressional Club yesterday with new president James Barnes wife, a South Carolina representative, presiding and Wire leatherweou as secretary. A reception followed for ambassadors and officials in Washington, with Mrs Yasir Rew chairing arrangements and a slate of committees announced.
ArticleReview notes Nelson outlining rules to stay in effect for 30 days as Congress adapts. Mentions two day delay in House work and commendations by Cooper for fairmindedness. Dense OCR text with names like Longworth Madden and Browne appears amid garbled phrases.
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