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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
1
A satirical collage notes Time's tireless survey of the world, parodies political figures and events, and mocks Congress delays, coolidge reception drama, and diplomatic tensions from Mexico to Tabasco, with light quips on suffrage and media.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson denounced the Republican National Committee decision to increase Southern representation, calling it repugnant to fair dealing. Friends say the move benefits Johnson by placing the issue in his campaign and portraying the Coolidge organization as using a steamroller tactic.
Rochester N Y Dec 13 A case of twin brothers Edwin W and Frederick L Connolly of New York City winning jointly the Rosenberger prize for the best improvement in the freshman and sophomore years at the University of Rochester was announced by President Rush Rhees The brothers tied in scholastic and extracurricular work having identical grades and shared honors in football in their freshman year.
Representative Mae E B Nolan of California becomes the first woman to chair a congressional committee. She will head the expenditures in the Post Office Department and will sit on the labor committee. She retires from the woman suffrage committee at her request. The Sixty eighth Congress includes Nolan as its only woman member.
In Berean Norway researchers report a pair of geese uncovering a golden brooch dating to the Viking era. The artifact, praised for its craftsmanship, was found during field work near coastal marshland. Archaeologists identify the piece as a rare decorative item from early Norse culture.
Senator Lodge distributes a general letter from Massachusetts supporters urging American membership in the permanent international court. The campaign, linked to Coolidge's court recommendation, shows growing activism from churches schools and League of Nations advocates. Senators note parallels to the earlier league fight and the phrasing of appeals.
The House prepares for action to organize standing committees as Republicans in conference approve assignments despite Nelson of Wisconsin opposing the rules panel personnel. Nelson’s group plans a morning meeting to decide if they will push the fight to the floor amid broader Senate delays over the interstate commerce committee chair. Negotiations continue without clear success as insurgents call for a Republican chair and Democrats back Senator Smith against Senator Cumming.
Public letters from James A. Logan and Louis Barthou reveal exchanges on two reparations inquiry commissions in Washington and Paris. Germany’s representation remains uncertain. Berlin’s consent may shape plans, with a State Department note noting no further details yet. The reparations body plans to decide on member expertise and staffing soon, aided by extensive existing information.
About 300 motorists are snowbound in Nogal canon, 25 miles from San Marcial, NM, Mex. A Denver Post report cites J. C. Cartwright of Winnipeg who issued the appeal noting 20 feet of snow. D. M. Blackmore of Los Angeles and James Chestnut of North Dakota relayed word of the dire situation with women and children needing medical aid, food, nurses, and a few tents.
Dr Norman Guthrie rector of St Marks in the Bouvert agreed with vestrymen to give careful consideration to Bishop Manning’s requests amid concerns over Greek classic and other dances at the church and parish hall. Manning had summoned Guthrie and vestrymen for a two hour conference.
President and Mrs Coolidge hosted a grand White House state reception last night for the diplomatic corps and about two thousand guests. Marines played and the procession moved from the grand staircase to the blue room where formal greetings took place, highlighting ceremonial precision and warm hospitality.
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