Reed denounces poisoning of alcohol by prohibition unit
Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the Cramton bill hears Sen Reed of Missouri condemn prohibition officers who add poison to pure alcohol to deter use as beverage. Dr J M Doran confirms poisons and fatal outcomes, cites 60 to 60 million gallons denatured and misused, and discusses potential remedies including a tax and more enforcement agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramton
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reed
Missouri
Prohibition
J. M. Doran
Ehtef
Industrial Alcohol Division
Prohibition Unit
Doran
Dr. Doran
Europe
Alleged Pickpocket Arrested in Downtown Store
McKinley Cunningham, 24, was arrested in a downtown department store moments after allegedly pickpocketing a woman. O J Letterman of the shoplifting squad says Cunningham attempted to pickpocket three women. detectives searched his room and found five or six female purses. women whose pockets were recently picked were asked to identify purses at the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Cunningham
Sixth Street
Tectioa
O. J. Letterman
Cunningham
Letterman
Kelly
Jon Cunningham
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from a 1924 Washington Area Page
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices lists numerous residents and relatives by name, with details of death dates, last residences, funeral times, church services, and interment locations in Mount Olivet, Arlington, Glenwood, and local cemeteries. Names include Mary Jane Hickerson, Daniel Killigan, Arthur McCafferty, Leo McHugh, John Burns, Florence Peters, Margaret Hehlosser, Charles Smith, Edwin Tabler, Ida Watson, Mary Wheatley, and many others, with addresses across Washington and Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obergor
William H. Witcor
Girard
Mary Jane
John W. Hickerson
Hilligar
Daniel
Mary Killigan
Bath- Bhat Street
John T
Burns
McHuge
Wolissite
Sheomber
Leo P
Corneline
Margaret McHugh
Frenk A
New York
Neil J
Joseph Be’ Hugh
Ken James Connolly
Lincoln Road
Faneral
Hf. Martin’s Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wolam
Capitol Heighte
Hexey F
Brenora
Wiliam Hi. &Co
Ipm
Arlington National
Cantem
Ohio
Peters
Harvard Street
Florence
Vaneral
Calvary Methodist Church
Columbia Road
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Margaret
William T Hehlosser
Floride Avenue
Newton Place
Charles RO Smith
H Hines Co
Bac
Fourteenth Street
Bensa
Ain B
FA A.M
New Masonie Temple
Washington C
Charles Barker Smitil
Sidney
Besbelievre
B Smith
H Mines Co
Mereay
Eodore Noxea
Treatde
Sixteenth Street
Southe
Alexandria
Cope
Wheatlet
Booth Alfred Street
Mary T Wheatley
Fretay
Clapp Disclaims Intent to Reflect Upon Underwood
Senate inquiry into Edwin J. Clapp’s editorial on the Muscle Shoals bill reveals no criminal motive. Clapp says he warned of possible careless actions that could become a scandal, denying any conspiracy or harm toward Senator Underwood while defending his editorial stance on railroads and corporate influence. The committee plans a report before Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prowl
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Edwin J. Clapp
Hearst
Clapp
Spencer
Alabama Power Company
Clepp
Coolidge
Washington
Bensitnr Caraway
Arkansas
Sénate
Senator Caraway
Caraway
Butler
Massachusetts
Sterling
South Dakota
Ala Hbama Power Company
Power Truat
Final Muscle Shoals Vote Delay Reported
Senate debates over the Muscle Shoals measure stretched toward Christmas recess as lawmakers failed to reach final action. Proponents pressed a commission compromise, with Senators Underwood and Norris leading main factions and Wadsworth and Jones re-submitting amendments to create a commission with changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Muneclé Shoals
Underwood
Alabama
Norris
Nebraska
Commission
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
Jones
Washington
Western Union Warns Of Gift Swindlers
The Western Union Telegraph Company warns the public that in past years some impostors posed as messengers and solicited Christmas donations for the messenger force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Coolidge Plans Reorganization Of Three Federal Agencies
President Coolidge plans a broad reorganization of the United States Shipping Board, the Tariff Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission after March 4, aiming to restore harmony, clarify functions, and improve efficiency. Key figures include Curtis, Culbertson, and Lewis, with debates over tariff policy and potential posts and resignations noted. The Sugar schedule and agency personnel changes loom as the administration seeks smoother operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. Towner
Porto Rico
David J. Lewis
Tariff Commision
Suzer
Lewis
Federal Trade Commission
Shipping Board
Tariff Commission
Huston Thompson
Curtis
Kanags
Senate
President weighs inaugural plans and ski invitе
President Coolidge considers official ceremonies for the inauguration with a preference for a simple event akin to Harding’s 1921 ceremony. He opposes an inaugural ball or large reception and will discuss agricultural relief plans with R W Bingham. Senator Norbeck’s North Dakota delegation presented skis to the President and Mrs. Coolidge for a National Ski Association tournament in Canton South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bingham
Loulaville Courier- Journal
National Council of Cooperative Marketing Essociation
Agricultural Commission
Congress
Senator Norbeck
South Dakota
Northwestern
Palmer Describes Friction Between Ship Agencies
Leigh C. Palmer, president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, told the House committee that friction and a decided difference of opinion exist between the two organizations on personnel and policy matters. He said the corporation should determine these issues and predicted that in five years world conditions will improve enough to allow sale of several ships. He will be heard again today as the inquiry aims to wrap up this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh C. Palmer
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
Shipping Board
McCarl's Warrant Refusal Upheld by Court
J Raymond McCarl, comptroller general, had refused to countersign a $4052 Treasury warrant to Carroll Electric Co. for equipment furnished the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Justice Stafford in circuit court No. 2 upheld the refusal. The case sought a writ of mandamus to force signature. The refusal rested on a government claim against Carroll Electric and its partnership tied to Navy Dept work at Norfolk. The copartnership and corporation were controlled by the same persons, two stockholders also in the copartnership. An appeal was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Raymond McCarl
United States
Treasury
Carroll Electric Company, Inc
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Justice Stafford
McCarl
Mr. McCarl
Carrol Electric Company
Christ Raised Status Of Women Highlighted By Priest
The Rev Dr Thomas F Burke of Catholic University told a Keiths Theater audience that Christ elevated the status of women and forbids evils like polygamy and divorce. Earle Wilfley led the prayer and Frances A Foye presided. A dog bite incident on Kanawha Street near 39th was reported, 65 year old Pietro Sompogno treated at a police booth. dog owned by Charles B Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Thomas F. Burke
Catholic University
Keith
Federation of Women's Clubs
Burke
Earle Wilfley
Muntc
Church of the Sacred Heart
Frances A. Foye
Women’s City Club
Pietrereramie Sompogno
Elm Street
Kanawha Street
Charles B. Nash
Ingomar Street
Sompogno
Postage Pay Bribe Allegations Stir Senate Debates
Secretary Thomas Flaherty denounces bribery claims tied to the postal pay bill as Attorney General Stone confirms money passed in a alleged scheme. Senators discuss the President’s involvement, with reports of attempts to derail the measure and a pending veto vote set for January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Senate
Stons
Thomas Fiaherty
National Federation of Post
Clerka
Lmiicatlons
School Survey Here Proposed in Senate
A resolution by Senator Ferris of Michigan proposes a Federal Bureau of Education survey of the District public school system. The text mirrors a House measure by Rep Zihlman of Maryland. The bureau would report to the Sixty-ninth Congress and its findings would guide future school legislation including a building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Education
Senate
Ferris
Michigan
House
Zihlman
Maryland
Pharmacy Robbery Stolen Whisky From O Donnell's
Thieves broke the cellar door lock at O Donnell's Pharmacy Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast stealing nine cages of real whisky mainly Old Grand Dad and Melvale. Value set at 286 dollars. Manager Mrs. Margaret Murphy reported details to police yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’donnell
Third Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Margaret Murphy
Melvale
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Senator Grills
Almond
Denty
Vaceteys
Savor Apartments
Walter Cole
Grace Almond
Zurhart
Parkers
East Capitol Street
Tom Interme
Culpeper
BUBH
Ingraham Street
Clotilda PD
Loring
Porter J. Bush
Towande
Catskill
Y Dalley
Miami
Florida
Hes B
Helen B Dalley
Flanerty
James
Katherine Flanerty
Katherine Krabling
St Peter's Church
Flaherty
Kin
Tin Four
Michael
Margaret Flaherty
Marrig
Ateeet
Emily
Wiliam
Elisabeth Price Harris
Om Parnay
Nileiam
Bond
Arte
Commodious
Sergeon
Et Aw
Herb Bert
Nevius
Tore
Sines
Frank Geier’s Sons
Sin
Bgza Norval K
V.L. Speare CO
Costello
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Eave Go
H Street
N.W
Almus R.speare
Willis B.speare
Stereum Clyde J. Mi Eel
Chas.s. Zarhorst
Blackistone
Uae
Treasury Department
Hauer
Senator Reed
Shoals
Federal Trade, and Tariff Commission
Harry N. Price
United States Shipping Board
The
President Coolidge
Messige
Committee On Commerce
Tariff Board
Tarif Commission
Harding
White House
Thomas ©. Marvin
Witt
Culbérteon
Hidge
Culbertson
Brewon Aingravere and
Brattonere
N. W
Palmer
Mon
Thomas Flaherty
SALE
Kuppenheimer
Cashington
Den
P.B
Phoenix
Phoche
Iit
You Munter
Sports
Uanit Up
Oriental Rags
Mayer & Co
D&e
Goodyear
Potomac Rubber ,Co., Inc
14Th St
N. Y. Ave
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