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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
1
A collage of reflections on leaders and events, tracing idealism to factions, from Woodrow Wilson’s legacy to contemporary political games. Mentions of Frost, the Soviet recognition, and global shifts, with notes on personalities like Ramsay MacDonald and Obregon amid a landscape of speculation and satire.
Edward L. Doheny testified before the Senate investigating committee detailing large retainers and fees paid to former officials. He said Maddo received 260000 and Gregory 2000, with Lane and Garrison also on payrolls. Doheny disclosed 350000 total earnings with ongoing 60000 annual retainer and noted prior arrangements involving Teapot Dome and naval reserves.
Paris Feb 1 King Tutenkhamen probably died of appendicitis, says Prof Lan welongue whose studies show this ailment was common in the first dynasty of Pharoahs. His early death would fit inscriptions stating he was a mighty hunter and sportsman. Documents may be found in the tomb shrine to confirm this theory.
Seventeen men were sentenced by Federal Judge Learned Hand for defrauding the public through Crager System and Glave Casket Company stock, with gains totaling about 1 million dollars. Pleas of guilty were entered by four defendants. others were convicted or faced varying terms from one day to two and a half years in prison.
President Coolidge has not yet taken up for serious consideration the appointment of commissioners of the District for the term beginning May 1. White House officials say the selection is only casually considered and that the rent commission's fate may hinge on Washington's building outlook and vacancies.
Rumblings of dissatisfaction within House Republicans surfaced as the Ways and Means Committee pushed a Mellon rate plan. A compromise on rate reductions was virtually agreed upon by some members, including Chairman Green, though insurgents led by Rep Frear of Wisconsin warned they would not support the measure. The plan faced resistance from Democrats and faced revenue estimates contrasting Garner and Mellon proposals, with potential losses and gains across income tax brackets and corporate taxes. expect further committee action next week.
President Coolidge expressed deep emotion upon learning of former President Wilson’s condition and end. He recalled meeting Wilson in Boston, where Wilson was warmly welcomed after returning from France, and noted Wilson’s congratulatory message to his second-term governor.
The immigration measure would cap immigration at 2 percent of the foreign born from each nation based on the 1890 census, with a 200 immigrant grace above the quota. It would require selective screening at embarkation ports and exclude most noncitizens, targeting Orientals including Japanese, with consular input and a projected annual intake of about 168,000 versus current 57,000.
February 1 report from Quebec states Capt Bernier departs for England to lead the Canadian government steamer Franklin. The vessel will sail from Portsmouth to northern islands for exploration and new posts. Officials note US dirigible Shenandoah and Denby air expansion spur launching plans and Canada may send a spring or summer expedition to formally claim Arctic islands to prevent foreign ownership claims.
The Maid of Scotland sails with crew missing after a collision with the Perena near Partridge Inland. The Perena chief officer and three men are reported lost while attempting to rescue the Maid of Scotland crew. Nearby Paducah reports debris and five presumed drowned from the steamboat Tom C Powell after striking an obstruction in the Ohio River.
Former President Woodrow Wilson remained gravely ill at home as doctors and family watched through the night. Bulletin at 10:20 pm noted normal temperature and 20 respirations, 96 pulse, but he had gradually lost ground. Mrs Wilson and relatives were by his bedside as caregivers described a fragile state and possible hours remaining.
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