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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
1
A mosaic of quips and social commentary touches on Kid McCoy manslaughter verdict, Desdemona and Othello allusions, France and its government, Washington politics, and the Forbes trial. The piece blends satirical lines with references to Prohibition funding, scientific debates, and naval hints.
Brindisi Italy Dec 29 Bishop Noli premier of Albania and his cabinet fled their country as rebel gains increased. He charged rebel leader Ahmed Sogu with retreat into Jugoslavia after a first defeat and claimed the rebellion was aided by Serbian troops at the Jugoslav frontier. Noli plans a U S visit before returning to Albania.
Managua reports tightened security for Carlos Solorzano's January 1 inauguration as Nicaragua's president. Precautions aim to curb disorders amid anxiety over U.S. recognition delays. Electoral expert George Morgan stated the new electorate law was effectively applied in recent elections.
The United States government warns France it will not tolerate repudiation of a debt totaling 3 583 56 231 96 dollars owed to American taxpayers. Senate debate featured Senator Reed pressuring for a firm stance, while officials align with Secretary Hughes on challenging France’s policy. Continued on fifth page.
In San Juan Porto Rico December 20 five inches of liquor in a quart bottle proved too much for twelve jurors to determine if evidence contains over one half of one percent alcohol. Federal Judge Odlin ordered a mistrial after jurors spent time in courtroom and jury room and evidence disappeared. The bottle was almost full when delivered. after hours the jury found a verdict, the bottle was empty and the courtroom in great disorder. The judge discharged the jury.
Topeka Kansas December 29 Gov J M Davis today asked for the resignation of W P Lambertson Republican member of the State board of administration who Saturday cast the only dissenting vote in the discharge of Dr H E Lindley as chancellor of Kansas university The governor said Lambertsons failure to act in harmony with the administration in this and other matters prompted the action A second public statement regarding the removal of Chancellor Lindley is being prepared It will pertain to legal purchases made by the university under Lindleys direction
Cairo reports ten more persons arrested in the Sir Lee Stack murder case were freed today. Among them are Sheikh Ghayat a Wafd deputy and Hassan Yassin elher deputy and Zaglou movement leader. Other suspects remain held and are remanded for two weeks.
Denison Texas dispatch reports Pottsboro fires overnight damaging nine buildings, eight hours after blaze began in the eastern business district. Heat hindered investigation but intact safes suggest looters started the flames. estimated loss totals about 150000 dollars.
Berlin Dec 29 Isadora Duncan the dancer has been refused a passport visa by the French embassy. She wished to visit Paris but officials declined to visa her passport because of alleged connections with the Bolshevist movement when in Moscow.
The War Department’s general staff recommends the greatest peace time rewards for six World War I airmen. Capt Lowell H. Smith would be advanced 1000 places toward major, with other officers granted 500 place boosts toward captaincy. Sergeants Ogden and Harding would receive commissions as second lieutenants. Each would receive a Distinguished Service Medal and foreign decorations. Retirements could be by request at one rank higher than retirement rank.
Secretary of State Hughes proclaimed before the American Association for the Advancement of Science that the scientist's method is essential to government law making and administration. He urged scientists to pursue truth, distrust empty phrases, and apply knowledge to civic progress while warning that science develops deadly weapons even as it seeks peace. The address ends noting continued discussion on the second page.
Dorothea Theresa Jones, once an amateur theatrical star, is missing from her parents home at 2919 Twelfth Street Northeast. She previously vanished October 18 and returned ten days later with fiancé James J. McLynn, then renewed the plan to marry but stayed with her mother due to illness. Parents deny any elopement or ongoing relationship with McLynn.
Camden, N J Dec 29 Unidentified man about 36 found dead on Newton Creek bank three miles from the city with bullet wounds to head and abdomen, poison on the face, a crude cross nearby, a pistol and wrapped clothesline in sight. Police surmise suicide. Religious tracts in pocket. a nearby woman heard two shots last night. Fire at Coney Island destroys Fulton and Jefferson baths causing about 40000 loss. one firefighter injured.
In a heated Senate exchange, Bruce and Harrison attacked fellow Democrats and charged graft as they argued partisan divisions. A Maryland Democrat figure drew rebukes as the quarrel intensified with critics and supporters watching from the galleries.
Logansport Indiana December 29 Emma Hobough 30 was arrested after four family members were found shot to death eight miles from her home She was found at a neighbor's house The victims included her father Henry Bassler farmer 9 her mother Catherine Bassler 60 her brother John Bassler 22 and Viola Hobough 3 The mother lived with her father since her husband died Hobough called pastor Henry Mullins saying she was having trouble with her brother and would use a shotgun to kill him if she had one
Etampes, Dec 29. Aviator Doret shattered the world speed record for 1006 kilometers by flying a 60 kilometer course in 4 hours 30 minutes and 32.35 seconds at an average 221.7 kmh. He surpassed the Dayton 1923 record held by Harris and Lockwood, which stood at 4 hours 52 minutes 35.24 seconds.
Kid McCoy, former boxer, was found guilty of manslaughter for the August 12 shooting of Theresa Mora in Los Angeles. The jury deliberated 34 hours, verdict read after 78 hours locked up. Sentence set for Friday at 10 am. defense plans appeal.
Mrs Sarah A Starr a longtime social figure and former Washington, D C worker died in her bed in Monticello N Y on December 29 She came to recuperate from illness and held farewell notes to Mrs J P Roosa and Mrs Elizabeth Worth Muller Clasped in her hands The Philadelphia originated Starr family had lived 35 years at the Savoy Hotel New York She was a friend of the McKinley family and may be buried in Washington beside her husband who died earlier She is survived by a son Harry Starr.
Paris December 29 on a vote in the chamber of deputies discussion of an interpellation on the prosecution of La Liberte and L Ecisir for publication of alleged secret governmental documents was postponed indefinitely. The left backed the government while the opposition abstained as the vote stood 302 to 0. A stiffer fight is expected in the senate tomorrow on the same question.
The War Department announced an officer exchange with Japan to study language. Maj. William C. Crane Jr and Lieut Warren J Clear will join a Japanese infantry regiment around May 1. Japanese Capt Shinomura and Capt Kino mura will be attached to American regiments February 1 and March 1. Both sides aim to improve mutual understanding during wartime.
W P Lockwood, 14, shot J R Warner, 13, while playing Indians with an unloaded rifle near Lockwood’s home in Chesterbrook Virginia. Warner, son of Joseph Warner, was visiting to see Christmas toys. A Falls Church coroner exonerated Lockwood. Warner was an altar boy at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral at Holy Trinity with burial in Mount Olivet.
Mrs Fannie G Purdy aged 24 granddaughter of General Ulysses S Grant died after leaping from the sixth story of the St Francia hospital in San Francisco. She had been ill and despondent and had recently been moved to the hospital. She was married in 1911 to Isaac Hart Purdy at Adrian Michigan and later divorced. Hart Purdy Jr aged 11 is in San Diego. Maj Ulysses S Grant III of the Engineers Corps stationed here is said to be her brother.
Announcement yesterday said the King of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes via Minister Pavichich conferred on James W. Gerard former Ambassador to Germany the grand cordon of the Royal Order of St Sava and on Louis Wiley business manager of the New York Times the commander's cross of the Order of St Sava for services to the Serbian aid fund in the war.
President Coolidge directs a new survey of housing conditions in Washington under Attorney General Stone and Secretary Hoover. The District police begin a census of vacant houses and rental listings, data to be shared with the Census Bureau for population planning.
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