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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1924
Page
1
A crowded column of wit and commentary touches politics, culture, and society. It lampoons debt politics, praises the League of Nations, and notes juries, censorship, taxation, prohibition, and pension offices with sharp, period voice. It weaves literary allusions and social quips through references to France, Britain, and American manners.
Captain W V K Jacobs orders a court to convene to investigate charges against cutter commander Paul Ramsing after a tow line parted during a rescue. Allen Lundy of Sheepshead Bay says Carl and McCarthy were cast adrift and likely lost. Lundy alleges improper precautions led to the tragedy. The incident involves Lundy and Henry Miller, who were rescued by the cutter 20 miles offshore amid a disabled motorboat.
Senate leaders weigh drastic action as France signals debt repudiation of 3.58 billion dollars owed to Americans. Officials warn nonpayment could force U S taxpayers to bear the burden, pushing for swift congressional remedy beyond diplomatic channels.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports three American radio stations KDKA East Pittsburgh WBZ Springfield MA and KYW Chicago will broadcast a message to Arctic inhabitants seeking news of the Nutting expedition ship Lief Ericsson missing since September after departing Denmark. government ships and planes have failed to locate it.
In Los Angeles on December 28 Kid McCoy, the former boxer charged with the murder of Mrs. Theresa Mars in August, remained in custody as a nine women and three men jury deliberated since last Friday. Deputy DA Fricke said attempts to influence the jury led to the expulsion of a spectator, Frances McDonald, a Philadelphia newspaper woman, who testified hearing Stella Bibertapon taunt jurors with questions about guilt.
Three elderly patients at the State insane hospital near Alton Illinois were burned to death when a farmhouse burned today. The deceased were Charles Sunderland 67 Henry Langguth 70 and Fred Lange 60. A fourth patient Thomas Guyn was severely burned in the blaze.
A riot in Adelaide after a meeting of workmen protesting immigration broke out. About 500 rioters, mostly foreigners, disrupted the scene before police restored order. The clash followed discussion of immigrants coming to Australia and ended with authorities regaining control.
Five men robbed 50 to 60 patrons at the Ivy Leaf club of money and jewelry valued near 10,000 dollars. A man naming himself Joseph Juliano of Newark was later arrested by State troopers. The robbers targeted those with large sums or valuables, sparing poorer patrons.
Grand Haven Mich Dec 28 The Pere Marquette car ferry No 19 grounded north of the harbor entrance to Lake Michigan remains trapped as wind and ice weld her seaward side Acoast guard captain said the 44 crew members are comfortable with provisions fuel and the line to pull her free kept breaking One shift in wind could endanger the vessel while the Seaboard Florida Limited through sleeper service is advertised for Washington to open occupancy after Dee 20th
The 1928 election is seen as a major influence on trade stability, with analysts asserting the political outcome will help ease commercial fluctuations and restore confidence. The forecast highlights the link between policy expectations and market steadiness.
In a New York City daylight shooting at 807 North Capitol street gunmen George King and Joe Nally killed a man named Brady and wounded a second, then fled. Nally surrendered hours later with his attorney. Police found a .38 revolver and evidence of a struggle at the scene. Brady, 44, had worked in the saloon nearly 25 years.
A Spanish Des Des dispatch reports a political military body to govern the Spanish zone in Morocco. The system mirrors French Morocco with the khalifa ruling under the Spanish commander in chief, eight districts led by Spanish chiefs, and natives heading administrative, legislative, juridical, and religious posts. Spanish troops act as police. arms to be deposited or face confiscation. absent natives risk further property loss. An updated schedule and a separate rail note follow.
Three fatalities and three people injured marked yesterday s traffic toll with two deaths from injuries suffered earlier. An unidentified White man died at Emergency Hospital after being run down by Charlea P Stone Jr of 2021 Massachusetts Avenue NW. The accident occurred at Connecticut Avenue and Albemarle Street NW. Patrick Wharton 17 of 716 Sixth Street NW died at Emergency Hospital from injuries sustained Saturday afternoon. George Wilson 60 of 624 Castle Place NW died at Casualty Hospital from a street car collision on November 24 at Dean Avenue and Cassell Place NE. James Washington 18, a colored youth, was treated at Emergency Hospital for injuries from a horse stumble at Virginia Avenue and BE Street NW yesterday morning. Stone claimed the victim stopped suddenly in front of his car, he picked him up and took him to the hospital but he never regained consciousness. Stone was arrested by Seventh Precinct police and released on directive from a deputy.
Dr William Norman Guthrie rector of St Marks in the Bowery refused to permit Urbain Ledoux and his unemployed band to invade the church for a gaudy dance prep to sleeping overnight. Ledoux was released from hospital and sought entry but Guthrie declined saying the church is set apart for sacramental use and no emergency justified other use.
Four children burned to death while asleep in a single room of a farm house near Caddo Oklahoma. The fire started early Sunday morning and the father M B Taylor who was ill on the first floor tried to rescue the children from the second floor room but the blaze spread too quickly. The origin of the fire is unknown.
More than 500 persons including many children fled Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church in Woonsocket after a basement fire. Flames breached the floor after most worshippers exited under Pastor Rev. Edward O'Donnell and assistant Rev. Barton J. Daggett. Damages around $3000.
Earth tremors of very pronounced intensity were recorded yesterday at 6 08 p m on the Georgetown University seismograph. The tremors peaked between 6 44 and 6 50 p m. Father Tondart, seismographer, estimated the disturbance’s center about 6000 to 6106 miles from Washington, possibly in the Japanese earthquake region.
Ostroumoff, former manager of the Chinese Eastern Railway, was arraigned in a Chinese court at Harbin, Manchuria, after imprisonment since last October. Charges alleged to be issued by Gen. Chang Tso-lin include embezzlement. preliminary examination held in secret. Ostroumoff appointed railway manager in 1921.
Forecasters predict a thaw today after a sharp Saturday night cold snap. Rising temperatures expected with possible rain or snow tomorrow. The system brought record lows near 14 degrees in the city, with a high of 24 and a damaging wind chill in the prior spell.
New York December 28 Federal prohibition agents raided the Belfaise restaurant on the West Side arresting proprietor John Achillling and eight employees. Liquor valued at 5000 dollars was confiscated and the men were bailed to appear before United States Commissioner Hitchcock on Volstead act charges as about 500 diners stampeded causing a near riot.
In Salisbury North Carolina on December 28 coroner T W Summersett announced an inquest into the death of Martha Jones, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peyton Jones. The girl died from a .22 bullet wound while skating with other children. physicians had believed a burst blood vessel until the bullet hole was found. The victims and witnesses were frightened and could not fully explain the tragedy. One companion said Martha clasped her hands over her breast and cried that something popped before she fell.
New York December 28 1920 Frances Crane Leatherbee daughter of Charles R Crane of Chicago and New York Minister to China 1920 21 married Jan Masaryk Minister Plenipotentiary of the Czechoslovak republic Ceremony held at the bride’s father New York home with only immediate family and Dr Chvalkovsky present They will sail soon for Europe to visit President Masaryk in Prague
In New York a distinguished gathering praised the Dawes plan's success and the League of Nations. Viscount Cecil lauded Woodrow Wilson as a world citizen and highlighted the league's role in Corfu and Egypt, health efforts, and international unity while noting the plan's alignment with league principles. He defended British action in Egypt and cited cooperation across conferences in Geneva.
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