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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
3
New York dispatch reports no developments on the 1920 Wall Street blast and the Warsaw arrest. William J. Burns awaits cables on Wolfe Lindenfeld and Cosgrove. delays blamed on transcription and transmission to Washington. Guards increased but routine bustle remains. no major action seen downtown.
A long roster details U S Navy officers reassigned to ships stations and naval yards. Names include Capt Frank Brumby Comdr John Grady Lieut Comdr William Harrill Lieut Joseph A Aigner Lieut Leonard B Austin Lieut George Jessley and many others with destinations such as Delaware Anacostia Pensacola Pearl Harbor Charleston and Rhode Island, dating December 1921.
Warsaw and New York reports detail Wolfe Lindenfeld alias William Linde confessing to police about activities over 16 years and alleged Moscow financed plot to bomb Wall Street aimed at killing J. P. Morgan. Polish and U.S. authorities weigh extradition as Lindenfeld is shadowed by secret services and Polish detectives.
The War Department told the Senate Commerce Committee it will support moves to foster civil aviation. Maj. Gen. Mason Patrick, head of the Army Air Service, urged a proposed bill to create two bureaus in the Commerce Department to regulate all flying. He said government safeguards would ease business entry and that civilian aviation would build a trained fuel reserve for war.
At the Michigan State association business meeting officers were chosen. President Representative Joseph W. Ferd ney, vice president Edwin Denby Secretary of the Navy, chaplain Washington I. Gardner, commissioner of pensions, treasurer Joseph A. Fenton, and secretary Charles F. Can.
National and San Carlo programs split the Washington bill. Otis Skinner stars in Blood and Sand though critics say the stage drama fits him best, while Catherine Calvert and Madeline Delmal Rosario give solid support. Gallagher and Shean charm as a comedy duo. The program also features The Four Mortons and a premier of a Zionist themed two reel film The Life of Theodor Herzl with a Yiddish Hebrew music program.
A Milton E. Ailes squad recovered a late model automobile yesterday around 6 near Arcola Virginia after a telephone message stated a car had been left standing. The report notes the recovered vehicle and the locating event.
Senator King, a Democrat from Utah, pushes an immigration bill aiming at a permanent policy. The proposal caps annual entry at 2 percent of each nationality's U.S. presence and requires prospective immigrants to register with American consular agents and have passports vised before travel. It would also register all aliens and grants broad powers to suspend or tighten rules during emergencies, with duties shared by several assistant secretaries.
Officials of the American Federation of Labor voiced approval of Secretary Davis and the State Department for pressing Britain over Cunard line immigrant shipments. They urged strict enforcement of existing laws and supported seeking legal amendments to curb unlawful passenger arrivals. Frank Morrison affirmed solid backing for government efforts in this area.
A fragment notes strong interest in seeing the law enforced to the letter and expresses gladness at the Secretary of Labor's efforts to prevent violations. The passage references federation support and vigilance against breaches.
Garréll council Knights of Columbus will hold a Christmas tree party at St Marys hall Fifth and Hy streets northwest tonight at o o'clock Joseph J Degnan lecturer will stage the party and the Knights of Columbus Clown band will debut A feature will be a showing of the Metz Germany trip from last year when a statue of Yette was presented to France by the order Rev Raymond A McGowan National Catholic Welfare Council will address on Labor He is a leading lecturer Gifts will be presented to members.
Plans forecast in Congress call for a new Walter Reed structure at Takoma Park to house the Army Medical Museum and medical library. The project aims for initial 134 000 dollars with a total seven million dollars to complete a suitable building serving as a national medical research center.
E. J. Brock spoke to the Washington Central Labor union on Midwest industrial conditions. He warned unemployment rising, longer hours, and wage cuts by manufacturers. He predicted the open shop will backfire on employers and aid organized labor. Resolutions backed Senater La Follette and urging Ethel M. Smith's appointment to the minimum wage board. President Newton A. James will not seek re election.
A New Orleans advertisement from Mrs G Grab of 3116 Washington Ave promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for children with coughs. It claims the product relieves coughing, clears mucus, heals inflamed surfaces, and eases chest tightness, targeting croup whooping cough bronchial and flu coughs.
The Children's Country Home, one of the capital's oldest institutions, assists recovering ill children. A committee led by Mrs. Joseph Leiter plans a January 2 ball at Rauscher's to raise funds for equipment and ongoing care. Board members include Mrs. James F. Mitchell and Mrs. Carroll Glover Jr.. Miss Mary Ford manages the home with Miss Sarah Shotts supervising. Seventy six children and four mothers were cared for in summer. many Washington children need access to this care through hospital and guardian authorities.
Daughters of Isabella circle 178 plans a Christmas party tomorrow night at 601 E Street NW. Phi Beta Kappa meets tonight at 8 39 at the University Club. Catholic Women’s Service Club hosts a dance tonight at Catholic Community House. Dr Yun Ling Teoo speaks tomorrow night at Women’s City Club. Big Sisters DC meet tonight at 8 at Christ Child Headquarters 324 Indiana Ave NW. Washington Advertising Club luncheon today at 12 30 at Harrington Hotel. Senator Gentil of the Italian delegation addresses City Club luncheon today at 12 30 on How Italy Has Met Peace. Foreign correspondents at the arms conference are guests of the Arts Club this evening at 2017 I Street NW.
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