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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
1
A collection of political and social commentary reflecting on Prohibition, Coolidge era politics, immigration, and journalism. Notes mention Julius Kahn, Muscle Shoals, Senator Norris, and Sugar schedule, with wry reflections on culture, religion, and the press. References include Jim Reed, Alfred E. and Washington Post radio humor. The piece blends satire with obituary-like tribute to Jim Young.
Julius Kahn longtime California congressman and House military affairs chair died in San Francisco after a yearlong illness at age 63. Survived by wife Florence Pray Kahn and two sons, funeral set for Temple Emanuel. Kahn championed universal military training and selective service, urging six months training for every youth. Born in Germany 1861, he moved to California in 1866 and advanced San Francisco and state defense through many terms.
Rome reports Albania decrees general mobilization as insurgents capture Krouma and seize stores of munitions. Belgrade dispatches say Fesana Bey predicts Tirana entry within three days, backing Ahmed Zogu as popular uprising leader.
A Japanese man armed with a dagger was arrested at the old American embassy in Tokyo while seeking Edgar Bancroft the new American ambassador. He is held as authorities deem him insane and the incident stirs concern among Japanese about possible copycats. Ball introduces bill to promote Sherrill in Senate.
New York December 1 Firet aid equipment for the crossword puzzle is installed on through trains of the Pennsylvania railroad. A dictionary and a book of synonyms and antonyms were placed in the observation and club cars of the road s western express.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18. A. B. Sartain the deposed warden and L. J. Fletcher suspended deputy warden of the United States penitentiary here were held in bonds of 5060 dollars each by United States Commissioner Jon Abbott. They were arrested at 11 this morning and a tentative hearing date was set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. The pair denied charges and claimed a political frame-up.
A Pacific coast debate erupted in Congress after Representative Fred Britten urged President Coolidge to convene a conference of white peoples of the Pacific. Washington's Albert O Johnson, immigration chair, opposed the plan, saying it would provoke trouble and be misunderstood. Pacific coast members defended Britten, with Summers and Watkins noting unity on Johnson’s view and Britten asserting he bears full responsibility for his resolution. The clash highlighted tensions over Japan, naval maneuvers, and regional security.
The Atlantic seaboard faces rising maritime depredations as modern pirates imitate Capt Kidd. Coast guard officials confirm nightly boarding and plundering of unprotected ships, with violence and even murders. Rum smugglers and alien trafficking are also noted amid lax enforcement and sponge law patrols. CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.
In Paris Premier Herriot orders prosecution of Vicente Blasco Ibanez under a second empire law for his pamphlet attacking King Alfonso and the military directorate. Spanish protests through the embassy accompany the action as Ibanez faces lese majesty charges in Paris.
Miss Abigail Victoria Harding sister of the late President and Ralph T. Lewis, Marion real estate dealer, married in Marion on December 18. The ceremony was at the bride’s father Dr George T Harding home, performed by Rev Raymond W Smiley. The couple will sail to Bermuda after a New York stay and will be at home after March 1.
President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and the governors of 48 states were invited to visit Alaska in 1926 by Gov. Scott T. Bone. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaskan department pushed for an act to let the Seattle assay office pay $1 per ounce for silver from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska on the same basin as San Francisco.
Havana reported Gustayve Gonzales Liberal member of congress and owner of Heraldo de Cuba was slightly wounded in a duel with Desidério Ferrera subeditor of Hi i Heraldo. After Gonzales was wounded the combatants reconciled.
Manila reports a strong earthquake in Surigao province Mindanao that killed 24 people and injured 47. The tremor destroyed 28 houses across four small offshore islands near the province's northern coast.
Kato says Japan declined the United States offer to send the fleet to Yokohama after Hawaiian maneuvers in 1925. Premier Taki Akira Kato stated Tokyo shared no contentment with the Singapore Project and explained efforts to clarify proposed maneuvers to ease Japanese misgivings.
Warsaw reports the Polish ministry of finance confirmed negotiations for an American loan. The loan is expected to total around 20 to 40 million dollars.
The Freeman's Journal announces its last issue will publish Friday. Founded 161 years ago by United Irishmen organizers, it became renowned for nationalist defense. Its first editor was Dr. Charles Lucas, with Flood and Grattan among early contributors.
In Charleston Missouri a mob of over 200 men overpowered Sheriff B B Jackson and dragged Roose valt Grigsby a 20 year old black man from the sheriff s office. He had been identified as the man who tried to assault a white girl two hours earlier. Grigsby was hanged to a tree near the sheriff s office. After the mob left the body was burned and reduced to embers.
A 34 ton schooner and about $30,000 in imported liquors were seized near Baltimore. Pennsylvania State police at Gettysburg reported 200 cases of Scotch whisky valued around $20,000 as part of the cargo on the vessel named Thomaston, owned in Philadelphia, with 2000 canes reportedly landed on Back River.
The House approved key provisions of the navy appropriation bill to sustain 8 000 enlisted men and 6 855 officers, with a total near 117 million dollars for the coming year. Debates wrapped after rapid passage, as Representative French aimed to bring the measure to a vote today before Christmas recess.
William B. Shearer prepared to testify in defense of officers amid a court of inquiry ordered by Secretary Wilbur. He claimed to possess additional confidential letters and documents, and said he would present facts at the Brooklyn navy yard about the published letters and the Coontz report. The inquiry focuses on Capt Hugo W Osterhaus Jr and Capt H L Berry and their roles in recruiting New York personnel.
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