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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
4
Emporia Kansas. Mrs S V Green reports bronchitis left her weak and frail. After trying Vinci she gained weight and strength, noting improved appetite and tissue recovery. The advertisement touts cod liver tissue elements iron and beef peptones and lists price and drugstore availability.
Supreme Court heard Texas and Wisconsin challenges to the Interstate Commerce Commission power over intrastate rates and rail construction. Texas argued state regulation annihilates internal commerce power, while Wisconsin contended interstate rates reflect railroad investment returns. Officials said cooperation could let states set rates, with the commission ready to defer when feasible.
The piece outlines a proposed flexible tariff by executive power to adjust duties and shift to American valuation. It argues this would equalize competition with Europe, promote trade relations with England France and central European countries, and support U.S. economic welfare amid unsettled world conditions.
Senators and House members studied amendments to a House bill prescribing means to grant authority for tariff rates. Senator Smoot and Chairman Fordney indicated support for a bill fixing minimum and maximum duties with presidential discretion within that band. Hearings continue daily toward Christmas as tobacco schedules were debated and cotton manufactures remain on deck.
The schedule features Sothern and Marlowe in Twelfth Night and other Shakespeare plays at Poli’s, Gilpin in The Emperor Jones at Garrick, Provincetown Players fare, Grace Ia Rue and Hale Hamilton in Dear Me at National, Belle Baker and Act lineup at Keith’s, Belasco vaudeville, Strand vaudeville, and films at Rialto and other cinemas. Also listed are Gayety Greenwich Village Review, Capitol Record Breakers, Going Abroad at Home at National, and upcoming performances at Met, Columbia, Palace, Knickerbocker, Crandall’s, and national concert appearances by Mme Galli-Curci and Mme Louise Homer, plus Matthison Kennedy readings and Hieronymus recitals. The New York Symphony under Damrosch and Ignaz Friedman Washington debut are noted along with John V Shea Jr’s death.
The defense in the Graham-Hume $500,000 alienation suit faced a setback as witnesses testified that Graham stayed with Mrs. Glennan’s daughter in Princeton and danced at a summer resort while the alleged unchaperoned visit occurred. Maid Mary Cox testified Ida Armstrong was in Norfolk the night in question, while others described Graham as a devoted husband. The trial continued with further testimony on attitudes toward the divorce.
Sergeant Donague, military instructor at Georgetown University, suffered hand injuries while removing dynamite caps from grenades in the college armory during an accident. Four fingers were badly mutilated. he was treated at Georgetown University Hospital and later transferred to Walter Reed. He had prior wounds at Soissons and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. the War Department chose him to represent the infantry at the burial of the Unknown Soldier.
Three armed black men entered a grocery at 300 Barry Place Northwest last night and robbed proprietor Myer Shukin of 340. One masked assailant brandished a revolver while another guarded the door. Mrs Shukin slept with two children in the rear room and learned of the robbery after the thieves fled. Detectives Embrey and Thompson investigated.
Cleveland Smith aged 22, of 1623 Columbia Street North West, was arrested in Chester by Detective Paul Jones for the holdup and robbery of Tony Silver of 1732 Seventh Street Northwest and Walter Peterson of 625 T Street Northwest on Thanksgiving night. Smith allegedly used a revolver to threaten the victims.
A Department of Labor statement outlines Congress enacted maternity law with administration by the Children’s Bureau. Grace Abbott, chief of the bureau, is named executive officer and the public health service and the United States Board of Education receive powers for approval and review as needed.
Federal agents with Alexandria police seized three stills in Fairfax County destroying about 500 gallons of mash and arresting Edward Waters Thomas Buckley and Samuel Pettit on ownership and operation charges. Preliminary hearings set before United States Commissioner William P. Wools. Stills found on a Lincolnia farm and later in Fairfax County. previous raid near Riverside yielded mash and whisky. Education Week speakers announced for Alexandria venues with multiple clergy and educators listed. Catholic Daughters elect officers Court No. 54. Conveyance deeds filed in clerk of courts office for Carroll Pierce and others.
A scattered column lists funeral details for Pauline Dreffuste Howard W Smith and Arthur L Barrington, with services in Alexandria. Also notes church policy changes at St Pauls Episcopal Church removing pew rentals, a fence removal, and a missionary society sale and turkey dinner. Additional items include Yates to address a Bible class and a Rebekah Lodge oyster supper in Liberty.
John M. Williams proprietor of a near beer saloon at 717 Fourth Street Northwest was arrested on illegal possession and selling liquor. Released on 2000 dollar bond after a raid by Internal Revenue Agent J. P. Smith Lieut Graves Detective Guy Rowe and Officers Brodie and Newton. Police seized ten gallons of corn and four gallons of rye whisky.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Carroll Hall will send delegates to the District agencies conference of Catholic charities on December 18 with Archbishop Michael J. Curley delivering the principal address. A Sunday meeting in Carroll Hall will feature State Senator Robert Biggs of Baltimore amid plans for Christmas activities.
A five member committee urged Congress to restore the Lincoln statue with a new pedestal, but the chances are slim. The fine arts commission advised removal, proposing placement at the Fort Stevens site, while the statue remains in storage. The delegation included Admiral Balra and Rev. White, both Sons of the American Revolution, who offered funds and noted descendants would back the project.
Dr. Hubert Work, first assistant Postmaster General and president of the American Medical Association, said at a Washington luncheon that the AMA will soon publish and send directly to the public a medical journal to educate the public. He noted harmony in the profession and recent moves to organize U.S. doctors, mentioning five doctors currently serving in Congress. Dr. Nobel P. Barres presided.
Officials believe Hungary will ratify the peace treaty with the United States momentarily after Yance Smith reports the Bethelen cabinet is reconstituted and the national assembly is expected to convene. Ratification has been delayed by the cabinet crisis.
The city hosts a slate of meetings and speeches including Rev S Harrington Littell of St John s church on Tuesday, the Ireland government dinner at Shoreham tonight with Bishop Shahan and Rep W Bourke Cochran, and T A Miu from the China Advocate addressing the arms limitation council tomorrow. Other gatherings include Maine State Society Saturday at Thomson Community Center, Barry Farms Citizens tomorrow at Stanton Pomeroy roads, Associated Retail Credit Men Monday at the Raleigh, and the Twenty first Century club luncheon today hosted by Mrs Gilbert Grosvenor at the Women s City club. Belgian delegates and ambassador address at University club tomorrow night, District of Columbia League of Women Voters Thursday at 4, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert E Feary post tonight. AIA Washington Chapter noon meeting at Cosmos Club today with luncheon, YWCA address by Chaplain Truman P Biddle tomorrow, and Gavel Club lunch today at Harvey s. Takoma Park Civic Association meets Monday at Takoma Park Library.
President Harding proposed flexible tariff rates and a valuation plan with favorable remarks from many Republican lawmakers drafting tariff legislation. Senate Finance Committee pressures delay, planning cooperation with House Ways and Means before formal action. Senator Penrose noted broad support and said delegation of authority to the President requires careful consideration.
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