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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1924
Page
1
A mosaic of opinion notes and quips from Post Scripts by George Rothwell Brownes, touching on Canada Christmas cheer Hoover hearings and a mix of social and political jabs. References include Battleship Mississippi, Langley, Wilson memorial exercises, and labor department job hunts alongside pro and anti Christmas tree debates. The column weaves in literary quotes, jokes about prohibition, and sketches of political figures.
Senate leaders debate whether France will recognize or repudiate its debt to the United States. Senators seek to learn if France will acknowledge the obligation and pursue a businesslike arrangement for eventual repayment. The $4 billion issue hinges on France’s willingness to move beyond talk, with no concrete steps from Jusserand. Continued on fifth page.
Bremerton Wash December 14 naval officers report the first airplane ever shot from an explosive catapult on a battleship. The plane on the U S S Mississippi flew at 88 miles an hour with Lieut J C Hayden and W M Fellers aboard. Fourteen pounds of smokeless powder fired the craft from the forward turret without a noticeable shock. The aircraft was unique and differs from air device launches.
Maryland justice quickly imprisoned three 17 year old Newark youths after stealing John W. Cobb’s car from 2416 Fourth Street Northeast. The machine was spotted by Motorcycle Officer Leroy Smith near Elkridge en route to Baltimore. William Loessler Charles Carputo and Joseph Hess were sentenced by Judge Connel at Savage to 18 months each and began serving them. Authorities warned they may face similar charges upon release.
Dispatches from the Brazilian border report 600 rebels in Rio Grande do Sul abandoned their arms and crossed into Uruguay under Generals Honorio Lemos and Zeccanet to, after a request by Uruguayan authorities. Separately, La Nacion cites Rio de Janeiro that Sao Paulo state will lift the siege.
Developments today strengthen belief that a lake steamer wrecked near Eagle Harbor off the Keweenaw peninsula. Additional wreckage has come ashore but bears no distinguishing mark, leaving the vessel’s identity a mystery for investigators in Houghton Michigan.
Secretary Wilbur disclosed to the House appropriations panel that Japan is rushing construction of new warships beyond the limits of the naval treaties. He cited a 1924 25 budget allocating 4 275 000 yen for maneuvers off Japan's coasts, portraying a large scale blue fleet drill against a hypothetical foe while highlighting debates over American plans to visit Australia and the broader effect on alliance and training.
Paris Dec 14 reports shadow of ministerial crisis as Premier Herriot remains ill. Physicians warn against long rest, noting possible phlebitis and leg complications while considering Painleve and Briand as potential successors and how long they could keep the government majority united.
In Paris on December 14, the red flag of the Soviet Union was raised over the Russian embassy as the Russian Republic name was used. The Internationale played, ambassador Krassin spoke, and some residents hissed while four communists waved red flags on the roof. Police dispersed the crowd.
The Washington Navy Yard may be reduced to a repair shop and half its 2,000 workers dismissed unless Congress appropriates funds for eight light cruisers authorized last week. If appropriations arrive, gun work could sustain the yard through years of construction with possible modest increases. The Navy Department says the plan ties to 5-5-3 proportions and aims to avert a shutdown, with details continued on page four.
Federal agent Marc Buckland and five Syracuse police officers narrowly escaped death when a garage raid on a liquor stash valued at $26,000 sparked a blaze. They leaped from a second floor window or forced exits amid flames and inflammable liquid. Nearby residences were endangered as residents fled in panic.
Four hunters drowned when their boat capsized on Lake Champlain a few miles north of Burlington Vermont today in rough seas and high winds. A Rutland track walker spotted a capsized craft a mile from shore with two men clinging to it. after summoning help the men disappeared. Named victims are Bernard J. Whalen business manager of the Strong theater Henry E. McCuen Oscar Guyette of Burlington and Clarence Burke of Barre.
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge with guests Roy O West and Senator Capper set out from Washington for a Potomac cruise aboard the Mayflower. Strong winds shortened the trip, the ship anchored near the War College, two miles from the navy yard, with plans to return today.
Senator Harreld of Oklahoma and his chauffeur sprang from a burning limousine near the Earle theater after a carburetor fire. With flames rising ten feet, the senator filled a sand bucket from a construction crew and extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived.
Charles R. Luckett, 37, of 608 G Street Southeast, lit a match to repair his auto near the White House grounds. His clothing caught fire and bystanders rolled him in an automobile rug to smother flames. He was taken to Emergency Hospital and expected to recover. Fire engines arrived too late to save the car.
Munich reports the Bavarian government will not expel Grand Duke Cyril from Coburg despite communist demands. Officials say Cyril's conduct does not justify denying him asylum, despite his past manifesto proclaiming himself emperor of all Russia.
Four local boys ages 12 and 13 drowned after the ice on a lake they were sliding on broke. William Riley 12 Anthony Riley 9 Thomas Minnerly 13 and William Hauck 12, all of Peekskill, were missed until divers Sease Gould and John Chincerella from Peekskill Military Academy located the bodies.
Five persons died and several others were found unconscious, all said to be in serious condition, after consuming poisonous liquor in a preholiday outbreak. Police and Bellevue Hospital surgeons report the incidents as a widespread epidemic affecting residents of New York.
Tokyo reports the Ikanto wreck off Tsuruga in Western Japan has 40 known dead. Officials fear total deaths may reach about 100 of 208 aboard as a storm sank the special service ship.
In Washington the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations backed a joint resolution urging a bureau survey of public school needs. The fight centers on the platoon or work study plan and a five year building program. Superintendent Ballou opposes while PTAs and business groups back the plan. The federation backs a longer, thorough survey before approving major construction.
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