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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
1
A volley of wry notes on politics crime and culture from early 20th century press wit. References include Coolidge era figures Berlin Dawes plan and Chicago headlines. Observations mix satire with social and political commentary, recalling public figures and recent events.
London authorities tighten security amid reports of a large Egyptian plot to strike British leaders and Parliament. Guards doubled at Downing Street and Whitehall. ministers and the royal family protected as detectives monitor Egyptian communities. Also, in Cairo, three Sudanese mutineers were executed after a court martial.
Chicago on December 5 a coroner jury ruled that Mrs Grace Peacock was killed by George Binsing who also died by self inflicted gunshot. Police had explored a possible jilted admirer theory after finding two love letters but found no other supporting evidence.
Tokyo reports evidence of another attempt on Empress Sadako. A “guillotine band” of Japanese and Korean radicals was uncovered with headquarters raided. The latest plan aimed to wreck the empress train while she worshiped at her ancestral shrine in Kyoto.
In Boston a "Situation Wanted" ad titled Slave disclosed Cuvier Grover Flint, 24, white, educated heir of John Fiske and son of Grover Flint, offering to hire himself out. He claims aristocratic lineage, spent about 15000 last year, seeks lease by the year for 1900, with plans for 1000 next year. He mentions an aunt's estate and a failed inheritance to a cousin.
Special to The Washington Post reports a powerful storm crawling across the Midwest with rain snow and sleet. Nebraska Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and western states suffer heavy snowfall and infrastructure damage while temperatures plunge and roads become impassable.
Gov Len Small sustained severe cuts and head bruises after the governor's sedan overturned near Pontiac Illinois on December 5. His son Leslie Small suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries while two other party members Mrs Englesh and Al Bothfuhr received minor injuries. The crash occurred when a second auto driven by a man and a woman skidded into the governor's car as they returned to the governor's home.
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge continued travel on a regular train returning to Washington from Chicago. They dined in the diner and enjoyed breakfast onboard while rail officials noted the use of standard equipment eased railway duties. In Connellsville PA a crowd greeted the presidential party with music and flowers as they acknowledged supporters from the rear platform.
Chicago Dec 5 notes Mortimer testified identifying a 15000 note as advances from Thompson and Black to Forbes and Thompson & Black. He testified he gave Forbes 6000 at the Drake hotel in Chicago while Black discussed future payments. Government exhibits from Thompson files indicated the note was unsigned by the government and not fully paid.
The Senate adopted a resolution to form a three senator three representative committee to arrange the inaugural ceremony at the Capitol. It goes to the House for action with potential broadening to a large celebration. Washington Chamber of Commerce pledged to ensure fair pricing and avoid profiteering for services and entertainment. The board stressed inauguration day as a unifying national event beyond partisan politics. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9.
Reports from New York Boston Philadelphia Washington indicate negotiations are progressing toward a consolidation of United States Realty and Investments with Du Pont holdings. The potential merger would place landmark properties such as the Flatiron and Trinity area offices under one management, boosting U S Realty shares amid market speculation.
William M. McClintock, known as the "waillionaire orphan," dies in Chicago just as his betrothed Miss Pope obtains a marriage license. Private funeral services set for tomorrow. The $6,000,000 estate passes under his will executed months earlier.
Howard M. Gore secretary of agriculture and former West Virginia governor was rushed to St. Luke's hospital in Chicago after an acute bronchitis attack. Doctors described his condition as serious but hopeful, with expected possible discharge in a few days. The top court case discussed the President's removal power over federal appointees, with Solicitor General Back noting no prior Supreme Court ruling on the issue and whether Congress can limit executive removal authority.
The Navy Department designates the dirigible Los Angeles to photograph the sun’s corona during the total eclipse on January 24. The Shenandoah may join the expedition, led by Capt. Edwin Pollock with Rear Admiral W A Moffett directing maneuvers. Observations aim to study sun spots and magnetic disturbances affecting telegraph, cable, and radio communications.
Senator L H Ball of Delaware proposes a bill to raise salaries for the Vice President, senators, representatives, cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and the Chief Justice. He plans to introduce the measure Monday, easing statutory pay scales from 7500 for representatives to 25000 for the Speaker, cabinet officers to 18000, and justices to 20000.
United States shows early signs of gold returning to Europe with two shipments totaling 12 million dollars. Morgan to German Reichsbank transfers 6 million in coin as proceeds of a German loan, while 7 million in gold bars to London via the International Acceptance Bank. Weekly withdrawals of about 5 million are expected from German bond sale proceeds.
Earl of Ypres formerly field marshal and commander in chief of the British Army fell ill in Paris. An operation was performed at a hospital for a small fleshy tumor and surgeons report the condition satisfactory. The procedure was minor in nature.
Charles Warren former Assistant Attorney General from 1914 to 1918 and author of The Supreme Court in United States History will review James M Becks The Constitution of the United States Yesterday Today And Tomorrow in Sundays book section of The Washington Post.
Senator Swanson leads Democratic effort to gain Senate ratification of the world court protocol with Hughes reservations. President Coolidge urges limits on advisory opinions and keeps allied reservations. Borah signals opposition to league-linked court, but Democrats see possible passage this session.
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