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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
1
A collection of satirical quips and observations on politics, charity, weather, and society. The piece riffs on Christmas, Washington capitalism, and public incidents, mixing literary quotes with humorous commentary on the era’s moral and social themes.
Huntington West Virginia December 25 Three boys aged 14 to 16 were held by police in connection with the shooting of Owen Childers a policeman on the city outskirts last night Childers was wounded but not seriously in a gun battle as officers tried to arrest the youths on a rum running charge Police say the boys were moving liquor from one car to another Names of the boys were withheld
Five men were seriously wounded when two gunmen entered an East Side poolroom in New York and opened fire. The shooters fled with companions in a car. victims were taken to hospital with three not expected to survive. Wounded men said they knew no motive.
William McClellan Ritter of Washington, founder of the W M Ritter Lumber Company, donates about 12 500 shares of stock valued between 2 and 3 million dollars to 124 beneficiaries. Most are employees. gifts are unrestricted and held in a trust to be executed at eight regional meetings in New York Philadelphia Columbus Bluefield Hughesville Washington Colleton Asheville.
Christiania the capital of Norway will be renamed Oslo on January 1 restoring the ancient designation last used 600 years ago. Oslo was founded by King Harold III and later merged with Christiania, which grew up beside it as the capital.
Rafael Sabatini wins the $10,000 prize offered by Adolph Zuker for the best motion picture story or play of the year ending last September 1. The Authors' League of America announced the award with judges including George Barr Baker and Allan Dwan. Seventeen top candidates were considered, with Scaramouche, The Thief of Bagdad, and A Woman of Paris reaching the final round.
In Worcester December 25 a three year old girl Dorothy Pupkar died in hospital from burns suffered yesterday when an oyster stew toppled from a pan. The incident occurred at her home while she watched her mother prepare the midday meal.
Premier Tzan koff, under an agreement of the Jugoslavian and Roumanian governments, left tonight for Belgrade and Bucharest to negotiate understandings among the Balkan states on pressing issues. No details of the program were given out by the Bulgarian government.
Birmingham residents Mr and Mrs A R Lanham were killed when their car overturned near Livingston Alabama last night. Four other passengers escaped unharmed according to reports received today.
The northwestern cold wave reaches Washington with temperatures dropping from 26 at 12:01 AM to 21 by 8 PM. Forecaster Mitchell says it will fall to around 15 and may dip lower before rising to about 21 tonight. No snow today, fair weather to continue tomorrow as cold spells grip the nation. The Lincoln Memorial pool freezes solid enough for skating, and Santa's skate recipients have morning ice time. This marks one of the coldest Christmases across the United States in years.
Two people die as floodwaters surge through Saltville Virginia after a dam breach releases a deadly stream. Rescue teams race to reach remaining residents as officials assess damage and danger.
A move to strengthen Mexico United States ties centers on appointing Don Manuel Teller as Mexican Ambassador to Washington. Teller, already chargé d affaires here, is expected to return from Mexico City in February and is viewed as best fit to navigate issues with minimal friction.
New York December 25 Duncan Campbell a 10 year old Brooklyn schoolboy received two gold medals for a lifelike tiger painted on a eight foot canvas in a contest among 8600 school children. Judges called him one of the most remarkable children in thirteen years of contests.
An unusual tribute occurred as Ambassador Jusserand dedicated the Bird Fountain at Piney Branch in memory of Washington's song birds. The 4.5 ft yellow marble fountain features four center spouts to avoid splashing, octagonal pedestal, and an inscription honoring the Birds of Piney Branch.
Reports from Rome and New York discuss Albania's danger amid involvement by Serbs and Russians. Prince Sergio Romanovsky criticizes Duke Cyril of Russia for his bid to the throne, arguing claims lack foundation and Russia requires organization over tradition.
Edgewater Park New Jersey December 25 William Major 19 and his brother James 17 drowned today in the Delaware River during duck shooting after departing in a canoe with a Christmas gift gun. Their father heard cries and found them clinging to the craft.
Paria December 25 Premier Herriat, ill since December 10, has been allowed to leave his bed for the first time today. Doctors ordered he rest his feet for now due to ongoing muscle stiffness in one leg, so he will work from an armchair for the present.
Stamford Texas reports four killed, six injured when Stamford Inn burned last night, with property loss estimated at 100000. Victims include Mrs Warren Winters of Ralls and her two children, Warren Jr and a one month old daughter, along with E D Logstpiech, a 48 year old cotton broker.
Washington celebrated Christmas with restrained dignity as government slowed and churches rang. The White House press for family worship, church services, and modest meals marked a nationwide mood of charity. Children woke early to toys while turkey replaced toys at dinner as the city kept a sober, devotional tone.
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