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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
1
A collage of witty clippings and quips including remarks on war debts diplomacy and politics. The note critiques leaders and policies while mixing literary lines and playful jabs about Parliament and public funds.
Earthquake shocks hit Trieste Fiume Friuli and the Venetian provinces with roof collapses and damage to the cathedral at Tremezzo. Predicted by Raphael Bandandi from Faenza seismology lab. An aftershock was felt at Tolmezzo with damaged houses. A light quake was reported in the Black Forest region.
Chicago December 12 John Borden millionaire sportsman and globe trotter was divorced today by his wife Mrs Elien Walter Borden social leader and intimate friend of Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick Mrs Borden testified cruel treatment over the past year nearly collapsed during witnesses The hearing paused until she revived Borden provides trust funds to give each of their two daughters an annual income of 325 000 The wife is independently wealthy in her own right.
Bordeaux dispatch reports Jaime of Spain, 16, second son of King Alfonso, has arrived for treatment. Named as deaf and dumb at birth, he seeks relief from various specialists whose methods show little effect on his condition.
Rome Dec 12 By A P Aristide Briand former French premier told American correspondents the League of Nations can be truly great only with U S involvement. He praised compulsory arbitration, noted Geneva protocol value, and said the United States is crucial to the League's future as officials discussed codifying international law. He stressed mediation over domestic interference and predicted the League grows stronger as diplomats converge.
Dublin reports a deadlock over the compromise liquor bill as the senate insists on reinserting a dry St Patrick’s Day clause struck out by the dail. Lord Mayo notes the risk of heavy drinking, delaying the measure for nine months and letting next year’s St Patrick’s Day be moist. Temperance forces push for a referendum.
A Russian-born woman named Maria Ergenevna Dickson, posing as a literary figure, was arrested in front of the Russian embassy in Paris for carrying a concealed revolver while plotting to assassinate Leonid Kras sin, the Soviet envoy to France. Authorities disclosed the arrest hours after detaining her, stating she confessed intent to kill Krassin.
Pomfret Connecticut December 12 Mrs Caroline Putnam Ream aged 72 widow of Norman B Resin died at her home. Her husband died in 1912 leaving an estate valued about 40 million dollars. The bulk went to the widow. She was born in Madison New Jersey daughter of Dr John Putnam. She lived in Chicago early life and in Pomfret for 15 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs A A Vonstataky Pomfret and Mrs John Kemmerer Short Hills New Jersey and four sons Norman P Ream Louis Marshall Ream Pomfret Robert Clark Ream New York and Edward Kingsley Ream Louisville Kentucky.
Cleveland December 12 The National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association met today and approved style recommendations for spring and summer. Skirts will average 10 inches from the ground with 15 inches in extreme cases. The slender silhouette remains. Sport coats show a mannish cut. Fabrics to be soft with new shades such as rose ash woodland brown tiger eye golden oak and several blues greens and tans.
Members of the executive committee of the Conference for Progressive Political Action vote to hold a national convention in Chicago on February 25 to decide the movement’s future. Basil M. Manly announces substantial unanimity for the plan amid a daylong debate.
President Coolidge's foreign policy, now a live issue in Europe, was restated at the White House yesterday afternoon. The notes emphasize that the president opposes debt cancellation, rejects a debt conference, and insists Europe fund its obligations. He backs no international claims against Germany and hints at no immediate armament conference unless proposals in Europe evolve. The briefing also notes the League plan's likely fade and cites Coolidge's caution about commitments affecting U.S. domestic policy.
Senator King will testify before the Senate naval committee on Tuesday as part of a possible inquiry into naval efficiency. Chairman Hale may pursue a full investigation or limit it to hearings during the naval appropriation debates, with a subcommittee possible if evidence warrants. A list of committee members is given, including both Republicans and Democrats, and William B. Shearer releases a letter about a War College finding on British naval advantages and blisters increasing gun range.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in San Antonio after a 46 hour ride from Mexico City. His condition remains grave but shows gradual improvement with descent to lower altitude and better nourishment. Doctors report stable temperature and pulses ranging 85 to 98. Morrison says he may stay in San Antonio two or three days before continuing east if his condition warrants.
Special to The Washington Post from Edmonton shows a Lethbridge man, about sixty, allegedly starved via a prolonged dispute over his will after undergoing an operation. The death certificate initially carried a joke cause of death before a doctor corrected it to violent starvation. Authorities have not released the man’s name.
Warren Pa Dec 12 The cross word puzzle has been adopted by patients at the State Hospital for the Insane at North Warren. Both men and women are said to have passed hours working over the black and white squares in newspapers supplied by the hospital. The new diversion has little effect on mental welfare, officers say.
Police in New York report the recovery of loot worth 20000 dollars after arresting two young men and two girls linked to multiple city burglaries including a break in at the home of Dr. Alexis Carrel. Carrel’s losses included clothing and jewels valued at 1260 dollars. In Chicago, four robbers raided Joseph Willimovsky’s jewelry store, stealing jewels valued at 35000 dollars.
In Wiscasset Maine on December 12 odor Sherman of Edgecomb was shot in the leg when his dog trod on a loaded shotgun left on the ground as he crawled under a car for an adjustment. The pellet struck between the knee and ankle.
In Tokyo the special service ship Kwanto was sunk in a blizzard off Tauruga western Japan while high seas rage. It carried a crew of 160 men and fears for heavy loss of life are reported.
John R. Drexel Jr. is divorced from Elizabeth Thompson Drexel in Reno district court on grounds of extreme cruelty. Custody of their 6 year old son, John R. Drexel III, awarded to Mrs. Drexel with reasonable visitation for Drexel. travel rights allow the mother to take the child out of the United States briefly. Mrs. Drexel testified to past abuse in New York and at the Drexel apartment.
Four treaties negotiated by the State Department with Canada the Netherlands France and Panama were ratified by the Senate. They authorize Canadian authorities to deny clearance to vessels carrying liquor or narcotics when destination delivery is evident and grant U S authorities the right to board suspected ships outside the three mile limit in concert with the other signatories.
In Chicago two holdups separated by the day stole jewels valued at about 41000. A young widow, Catherine Armstrong, and her escort Harry Ziv were robbed when their auto was forced to stop. About 35000 worth of gems were taken from the widow, with 6000 stolen from a South Side jewelry store. The robbers escaped.
Don F. Matteson aged 17, formerly of Washington DC, died in a hospital from a gunshot wound received yesterday in a so called friendly scuffle with Jamea Wambeeka a Sioux Indian driver. Wambeeka drove Matteson to the hospital and surrendered. Matteson was the son of William F. Matteson a real estate dealer with offices in the Bond building at 19106 Kalorama Road Northwest.
A plan in the Senate District committee considers creating a government real estate licensing board in the District. The board would issue and revoke licenses for realtors and may eventually arbitrate landlord tenant disputes. Proponents argue it would curb pyramiding abuses and improve ethics, with appeals to the District Supreme Court. Details and personnel remain tentative.
In Los Angeles on December 12 Kid McCoy while on trial for murder of Mrs Theresa Mars saved fellow prisoner George Watterson from an attempted hanging in the county jail. Watterson was pulled from the improvised noose. he remains in critical condition.
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