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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
14
A brief note states a good sweater is a welcome gift for almost any man and adds that a vest worn under a coat serves as a practical alternative for those who dislike sweaters. It emphasizes practical warmth and wearable versatility as gift ideas.
A powder blue slip-on sweater features an attractive large diamond weave. Knitted wrists help seal out the cold and the piece is pure wool, light in weight yet warm.
An imported light weight wool sweater described in gray with white and mixed tan tones. The item is praised for its beautiful light shades that must be seen to be appreciated.
Our own imported a checked coat sweater features a fine wool texture, very light weight, warm and comfortable. The tan or gray option presents a stylish, high quality outer garment suitable for varied weather and casual to semi formal wear.
Rome dispatch notes how the Geneva peace protocol faces a delicate test with Austen Chamberlain awaiting Benes before declaring Britain’s stance. Mussolini hosts King Victor Emmanuel as the League session opens, with three British criticisms: US absence, dominion discord over the Japanese domestic affairs amendment and Canada’s stance, and preservation of the status quo.
London and Rome report that Britain’s Palestine mandate difficulties will be presented to the League of Nations council in December. The commission will highlight Zionist Arab disputes over immigration, a Jewish national home, education, public works, and advisory representation. The note warns of a growing immigrant stream from Eastern Europe and Arab opposition to a foreign seizure of patrimony. London, Dec 7, Irish boundary commission to tour Ireland beginning Tuesday to study districts and local economic and geographic conditions.
Early returns indicate a Reichstag likely to be dominated by Socialists Democrats and clericals. Analysts weigh cabinets from a Wirth four party coalition to a Stresemann continuance until next May with the president election looming. Political observers seek progress under the Dawes plan as Germany seeks unity and recovery.
Judge Reeves ruled that the government can inspect but not publish income tax returns, suggesting the first amendment limits. The decision noted Congress intended the public to know who filed returns and the amount paid, despite a prohibition on divulging tax facts.
A list of committees proposes promoting mutual understanding through international sport, education, and diplomacy. The article names committee aims on peace through sports, government conciliation, military training debates, war incentives, and the Hague court, plus a long roster of award commission members.
Shipping notices list steamer arrivals and departures. Port ports include New York, Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Bremen, Queenstown, Havre, Naples, Bergen, and Stavangerfjord with ships such as Cameronia, Minnewaska, Carmania, Columbia, Celtic, Aquitania, and Mongolia. Due dates cover Monday and Tuesday with pier numbers and closing mail times.
Geneva December 7 Bishop Charles H Brent of the Protestant Episcopal Church declares disgust with the first international opium conference and says he will not participate in any future gatherings. He criticizes the conference's lack of agreement and warns a government monopoly would be a hazardous, temporary expedient.
The annual Coast Guard report to Secretary Mellon details 2462 rescues and 46252 ship inspections in the year ended July 1, plus expanded prohibition enforcement. It notes need for a new Cutter Bear costing 925000 and highlights ice patrol data from the Modoc and Titanic memorial observances.
A bureau report shows U S immigration rising from 309 556 in 1922 to 706 1896 in 1924, with major increases from England Scotland Wales Germany Scandinavia British North America and Mexico. The surge is attributed mainly to European emigration while birds of passage faded under quota law.
Cairo Egypt Dec 7 students at the training college protested the transfer of the Egyptian headmaster by hooting English professors and refusing to answer questions. The undersecretary dismissed 50 students amid threats that professors would resign unless ringleaders were arrested and an apology made.
Reports to Mr. Gilbert from British and French governments show a 10 day update on amounts collected. A shift from the 26 per cent tax to two lump payments monthly may be favored, easing certificates for each export. Allied finance ministers will determine the final distribution of proceeds. John W. Davis and Mrs. Davis visit Madrid then head to North Africa via Algeciras.
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