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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
1
A long fragmentary column blends quotations and comments on Prokop’s Carthage era, Upshaw's presidential nod for a Virginia leader, airship milestones, and Christmas tree debates. It ribbedly parodies politicians, educators, and media figures, noting radio meetings, state police power debates, and a Forbes case close.
The board of education released details of a five year building program proposing 28 new schools and multiple additions. Key items include two new high schools near Langley and Massarland Junior High and a new business high school for colored pupils at Shaw. Additional junior high sites are planned in Georgetown Brightwood Brookland Kingsman area and more. The bill aims to authorize projects for completion within five years, not immediate funding, with sites and buildings named for future use and playground expansions.
Akron Ohio Dec 17 construction of a proposed dirigible of 5 000 400 cubic feet capacity twice as large as the Los Angeles by Goodyear Zepplin Corp indicated by P W Litchfield president The company plans a 10 060 000 cubic foot craft capable of a world flight after tests with the 6 000 000 cubic foot ship The 6 000 000 cubic foot design is described as a new challenge twice as large as any airship yet built
New York December 17 negotiations for a 15 million dollar loan to the Krupp Works of Essen Germany by two groups of American bankers are nearing completion. A public offering of the loan is contemplated and it is understood this would be the first sale of German industrial securities here since the war. Private bank credits exceeding 200 million have been granted to German industries since October.
William B Shearer of Philadelphia aged 47 in a typed Q and A given to reporters outlines his long interest in the navy since 1898. He says he is not employed by any group, relies on family funds, has spent about 100000 of his own money defending the Washington and claims no remuneration from parties while acknowledging ties to the National Security League and Navy League. CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.
The House of Commons adopted the king's address and defeated a liberal amendment criticizing imperial policy. Baldwin outlined plans to reverse Macdonald era duties, avoid broad food taxation, and consider lapsed duties with economist input focusing on meat and fruit. Aimed to modify trade without taxing UK food, to benefit the empire.
Count Byron Khan de Prorok, visiting Washington, plans to uncover inscriptions about ancient Carthage prohibition laws punishing bootlegging and drunkenness. Researchers note Phoenician cruelty and ritual child sacrifice to Moloch contrast with puritanical codes, and an urn of ashes from one victim is on exhibit at the National Museum open to the public through Saturday.
In Rattle Creek Michigan a department store opened at night for men only with male clerks at counters and no women admitted. The event aimed to ease men shopping for Christmas gifts by avoiding female crowds and embarrassment.
The White House and Congress will recess for Christmas next week. Secretary G Bascom Slemp said few appointments will be made during Christmas week so the President can rest before the demanding two months ahead. Several White House staff had foregone summer vacations due to late Congress adjournment and the campaign.
New Orleans reports two St Louis men, John P. Martin and Sam Powell, arrested as police seized 28 sacks of whisky and an automobile. Bootleggers allegedly unscrewed Pullman car panels on sidings to stash liquor between inner and outer sides, then wired confederates in Denver with coded train names.
In Atlanta on December 17 Miss Joe Davidson aged 77 and Mrs Ann Peabody aged 80, members of the Old Ladies home, have taken up boxing sparring to keep fit. They became interested after learning a boxing match would be held for the home’s benefit.
Antoinette Fiere, six, awakened to gas in her Brooklyn home and tried to wake her family. She alerted a window and called for help as a policeman and ambulance crew arrived. The family members were revived by a palmotor, though Antoinette did not survive.
Philadelphia December 17 James L Asher known as the Lone Wolf a federal prohibition agent was placed on trial in the U S district court on second degree murder charges connected to the death of Peter Yannaska a station keeper whose place was raided by federal agents on April 27 1923. Asher allegedly kicked Yannaska in the stomach after a scuffle causing fatal injuries.
Secretary Mellon asked Congress for an appropriation of 60 million dollars to repay illegally collected federal taxes. He estimated 94 million dollars in eligible claims through June 30, 1926, with refunds totaling 881,194,978.94 over four fiscal years.
Saskatoon reports the coldest weather in years with Red Deer recording 62 degrees below zero and Canrose at 6 below. The extreme temperatures blanketed Alberta overnight, officials said, as residents faced severe conditions across the province.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur orders an immediate inquiry into recent disclosures of confidential naval information. The board will sit in New York and investigate Capt. Hugo Osterhaus Jr. and Capt. R. L. Berry over a letter to Berry that circulated with aliases. The inquiry, under navy regulations, seeks the facts and potential responsible officers, with results to be reported after a survey.
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