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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1924
Page
1
A compact collection of humorous and opinionated notes lampooning politics, society, and current events. It touches on Attorney General Stone, Senator Borah, and House figures like Longworth and Madden, with satirical riffs on Coolidge, the Navy, and Balkan tensions, ending with a grim New York bootleg note.
A Borah committee session exposed forged telegrams claiming large transfers to Federal reserve banks. Bank officials testified no such messages were sent, noting the method was impossible. Telegraph operators confirmed the documents as forgeries, ending the sensational charge.
Col. Hiram Bingham, lieutenant governor and governor elect, won the Connecticut U S Senate seat to fill the Brandegee vacancy. He led Hamilton Holt by about 40 000 votes as Martin Plunkett the Socialist drew little support. Bingham will be inaugurated January 7 and resign the governorship, with lieutenant governor John H Trumbull to become governor.
Albanian legation in London quotes a Tirana message saying a violent bombardment began early this morning along the Dibra prefecture near the Serbian frontier. The Cosovo district commander reports Serbian forces crossing the frontier supported by irregulars and fighting continues along the border.
Senator Borah of Idaho declared he was utterly opposed to proposed increases in salaries for federal judges and for anyone else. In a telegram to Henry M Hurley of Chicago he called such requests a disclosure of remarkable presumption amid the current circumstances.
President Coolidge maintains opposition to competitive armament building and resists congressional probes into navy status. White House says Congress and executive branches already scrutinize defense needs via the Bureau of the Budget and appropriations committees. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur notes Japan maneuvers and urges parity with Britain through ship for ship expansion. Contined on fifth page.
Washington traffic plans include using interior city alleys for free or charged public parking and storage. District officials would condemn alley property to create parking areas, with options for public use, charging fees, or leasing to private parties, at an estimated cost of 260000 dollars.
President Coolidge backed by Senator Curtis and supporters won the first skirmish in the Senate over the postal salary increase veto. The debate opened after noon with Ashurst leading a bid to force a vote, drawing in Democrats and Republicans before Sterling moved to recommit, aiming to keep the veto alive and delay consideration until Muscle Shoals. The morning session stretched toward a 2 o'clock deadline as votes and procedural maneuvers shaped the outcome, with Norris and Edge aligned with the administration on funds and salaries.
The will of August Belmont filed for probate allocates over 19,000 in personal property and more than 10,000 in real estate. The widow Eleanor Rebson Hel Mont receives 26,000 for immediate use and a trust fund of at least 700,000 plus an annual income of 36,000, plus the Belmont estate and racing stable at Babylon in trust until her death.
London reports the labor amendment to the king's address was defeated in the house of commons by 356 to 186 after critiques of the Conservative government's housing policy. Lord's questions touched on Russian arrivals and Albanian tensions, with replies noting required notice for some inquiries.
London dispatch reports Yen-Ching, former Tsao Kun bodyguard captain, murdered on the Temple of Heaven steps. Teao-Jui, another Tsao Kun brother expelled naked, died from exposure. Both acts attributed to Feng Yu Shiang's agents in Peking.
A Chinese battalion mutinied at Kalgan and looted the business district and several foreign owned establishments. The American legation reported no Americans were molested and quiet was restored. Kalgan lies 116 miles inland by rail from Peking. The incident was conveyed to the American consul.
New York December 16 Mrs Laura Baker committed suicide at her husband’s grave in Brentwood cemetery Long Island by drinking poison and setting her clothes ablaze Investigators found her lifeless across the grave She appeared deeply devoted to her late husband who had died recently Fire and poison left little doubt of her method.
President Coolidge learned yesterday that his father John Coolidge has decided against attending the traditional Christmas pass at the White House but likely will travel to Washington to witness his son’s inauguration on March 4.
An extreme cold front grips western and northern North America with forecasts of a dip in temperatures by Friday or Saturday. Calgary posted about 38 degrees below zero with frigid conditions, while Washington expects warmer readings today and tomorrow though exact lows are uncertain.
Special to The Washington Post Alpena Michigan December 16 Representative Frank D Scott Republican Michigan is named as defendant in a divorce suit filed by his wife whom he married before being elected to Congress ten years ago The suit will be heard in circuit court on December 29 The couple have been separated for a year and a half Friends say Mrs Scott demanded he secure a second term in Congress as a condition of the marriage continuation
Special to The Washington Peat reports in Hammond Indiana destitute families showing high living standards. Some individuals owned autos and homes bought with charitable funds while juggling multiple societies to draw up to 300 dollars monthly for food clothing and luxuries including radios.
A decades long clash between the Morgan and Astor families over a Madison Avenue block ending with J P Morgan consenting to end obstruction. Robert M Catts of New York purchased the parcel for development of a 25 story business building costing about 11 million dollars. Local residents reportedly spent over 160 thousand dollars to halt the project.
The body of Samuel Gompers lay in state at the American Federation of Labor building and was later transported by train with military honor to Union Station. Hundreds from labor, government, and foreign embassies paid tribute as the casket rode on an artillery caisson. The procession included soldiers from the HQ company and officials from labor and government, continuing toward New York for further rites.
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