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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
1
Disjointed reflections touch on Woodrow Wilson’s funeral, political figures, and global affairs. Observations range from capital tributes and undertaker work to commentary on Obregon, Poincaré, Gandhi, and treaty-era tensions. An assorted collage of wartime and postwar sentiment, with literary allusions and urban gossip.
Philadelphia date line reports Charles Herbert Levermore of New York has won Edward W Bok’s $100000 prize for the best plan to preserve world peace. John W Davis announced the result at the Academy of Music. Morvis awarded $50000 now with the balance payable upon Congressional approval. Levermore, an international affairs scholar and former Adelphi College president, has long written on world peace and served in multiple peace groups and universities. He praised the judges and urged bipartisan support for league of nations aims, citing Harding and Coolidge messages about global responsibility. Continued on the third page.
New York Feb 4 The Weabington Poot reports Hans Fimm an one legged animal keeper fought for hours with six escaped monkeys in the hold of the freighter Montana after cages bent in heavy seas. Fimm was badly bitten and one monkey died before capture. The animals were shipped by Earl Hagenback for American zoos. Fimm lost a leg at Verdan.
The House plans action on a Green resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to bar tax exempt securities before tax bills are debated. Longworth announced the move likely to go to a vote Thursday requiring a two thirds majority. A Treasury-Post Office bill faces delay with a Senate referral expected next week. The chamber, stalled by Wilson’s death, meets today and Wednesday to tackle various measures.
Baltimore Maryland February 4 John W Mitchell alias Connolly and Miller serving life for murder in the Maryland penitentiary for murder was stabbed to death today by Tony Cugino a fellow prisoner Mitchells jugular vein severed and gashes on both sides of his chest Cugino says act was in self defence with no witnesses and others corroborate long running annoyances between the men in the clothing shop
A cyclone near Birmingham Alabama demolished the home of Rev Wallace Carpenter a Presbyterian minister, killing his wife and oldest sons and badly injuring six other family members. A tornado near Naubatota Indiana 17 miles north caused $100000 in damage including destroyed orchards outbuildings and barns. In Conway Arkansas the village of Wooyter eight miles north was nearly levelled by a storm destroying stores shops the school post office homes and barns with no serious injuries.
Pastor Fei A Thelev Hubert Dehme of St Josepha German Catholic church was shot on Maint street Bridgeport Conn by an unidentified assailant shortly after 7 o clock tonight The crime occurred in the heart of the theater district and the priest was mortally wounded as police investigated the scene
Montreal report says Premier Taschereau of Quebec was robbed of $1200 while sleeping in a hotel room last night. The entry to his room was forced and the money from his personal bag was stolen. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage.
The Washington Post reports that more than half of U S arms sold to Obregon have surfaced with De la Huerta’s rebels or been captured. Gen Coss and others shifted sides after obtaining rifles, while shipments to Chihuahua City and Mexico City faced detours or seizures. Revelations include use by peasant battalions, red battalions, and Bolshevik followers. federal advances on Cordova and Vera Cruz face rail disruptions and possible strategic withdrawals.
A Senate committee should investigate the National Council for the Prevention of War, described as one of the most vicious groups opposing national defense. The January Bulletin accuses the council of Soviet ties and advocates ending antiwar messaging, branding its leaders as dangerous propagandists.
Paris reports President Miller and allies send telegrams of condolence to Mrs. Wilson. France notes his pivotal role in uniting nations and securing peace. Messages from Brusaela King Albert and Cardinal Mercier extend sympathy. Canadian Premier Mackenzie King expresses sincere condolences to the United States on the loss of a global freedom figure.
Construction of an annex to the Catholic University chemical laboratory will begin in the near future. The 800 seat auditorium addition is valued at $100000 and is a gift from Martin Maroney of Philadelphia, who funded the Martin Maroney laboratory. A survey has been completed and plans were reviewed with university officials recently.
Weather forecasters warn of rain today with cold spells reaching the region by Wednesday. The disturbance affects central Illinois, with Minnesota and Wisconsin reporting severe conditions as the storm moves east from the Dakotas.
Atlanta, Feb 4 After a motion for directed verdict for the defendant was overruled final arguments began in the case of Mrs Oneximas de Boucher of New Orleans suing Asa G Candler for 3800 000 alleging breach of promise The first speaker for the plaintiff had not concluded when court recessed until tomorrow morning The case raises whether Mrs de Boucher went to Reno for divorce The jury will decide that issue Judge Lemuel H Sibley presided both principals were present and the divorce decrees were debated prior to jury consideration.
Special to The Washington Port New York Feb 4 Olver Carley Harriman banker and sportsman expects to marry Miss Harriett Hewitt formerly of Brooklyn a former Fifth avenue dress maker. The interloctory decree granted last week at White Plains becomes final. Harriman declines to discuss engagement until his divorce is final. Hewitt room mate at a hotel says she will marry Harriman as soon as the final decree is granted.
A radio message intercepted by I J Higgins reports a Northwestern passenger train snowbound near Green Bay Wisconsin. The caller asks Chicago railroad officials to be notified and to send immediate assistance to passengers believed to be in need.
Joseph Hayden a 70 year old recluse was beaten to death yesterday morning in his Iselle Maryland home. Police say a blunt instrument caused fatal injuries after a struggle, with evidence of a doorway confrontation and a bed presentation. Posey Hayden a Metropolitan Police officer was identified as a brother of the deceased. The motive remains undetermined and three dollars were found in the victim’s pocket. A coroner’s jury ruled death from a blunt instrument in the hands of an unknown person.
Mourning citizens await a restrained ceremony for the late president with private family rites at 3 pm and a public service at Bethlehem Chapel in the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Twenty four escorts will accompany the coffin, with limited attendance and a solemn procession through Washington streets.
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