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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1924
Page
1
The text weaves a collage of war memorial imagery for Woodrow Wilson, a Washington capital setting, and scattered cultural references. It intermingles tributes, political notes, quizlike lines, and stray quotes, creating a fragmented panorama of public discourse and literary allusion.
Charles B Brewer special assistant to the Attorney General challenged Senate critics and top officials over the 238 bureau of engraving and printing dismissals in March 1922 He announced a $1,900,000 amount in duplicate bonds and pressed Congress for protection to access evidence He said Treasury and Justice officials hindered his investigation and discussed the political fallout with 26 House members in a hidden session chaired by Representative Bernard King.
Baltimore on February 5 Dr Vladimir Fortunato sculptor from Johns Hopkins who cast the death mask of Woodrow Wilson said Wilson's features look about 15 to 20 years younger with lips pressed and mouth tight the face remains very sympathetic. He will finish the mask and present it to Mrs Wilson for approval before a bust is made.
New York reports reveal five people knew the Bok peace prize winner. Dr. Chariea Herbert Levermore disclosed on December 26 that Esther Everett Lape, secretary of the American peace award, informed him of his victory in the $100,000 contest. One of Lape’s associates also knew, then he told his wife and stenographer who helped maintain secrecy.
A special Federal grand jury is summoned to investigate the Veterans Bureau under former Director Charles R. Forbes. John W. Crim and four DOJ assistants will present evidence from a nine month Senate probe with over 50 witnesses to testify. The panel may hear testimony on hospitalization as Forbes's former physician to President Harding and related contract and supply issues.
Berlin officials and committees led by Reginald McKenna denied rumors of friction between the expert groups and German quarters. An American Dawes committee spokesman said every government department and official has provided prompt aid in studying German budgets and currency. Both sides expressed gratification and predicted the investigation would conclude this week with a return to Paris expected next Sunday.
Manila February 5 Jose Alejandrino a senator appointed by Gov General Wood was suspended for one year by the Senate after a lobby clash in which Alejandrino slapped Senator Vicke de Vera a collectivist who opposed Alejandrino seating The incident occurred in the senate lobby during a dispute over seating arrangements.
Paris Feb 5 AP The chamber of deputies closed nine days of general debate on government budget measures amid filibustering by extremists. A vote on closing debate passed 235 to 18 with radicals and socialists abstaining. Prime Minister Poincare delivered a two hour reply as the chamber adjourned to resume considerations of the 100 articles and amendments. Florida Atlantic Coast Line ad included.
Crosby Minnesota February six. A pond bottom gave way flooding the Milford Iron mine. Of forty-nine workers, seven escaped to a ship and surfaced. Slime mud and water surged through the shaft killing the rest within minutes. Survivors describe a roar like autos. Wives and children gathered at the shaft opening in mourning and shock.
American editor Peggy O il defends bacon and eggs as emblematic of English order while G K Chesterton and George Bernard Shaw clash over fruit cocktails. Shaw, a vegetarian, questions bacon use, and Chesterton replies with a boasty mock defense.
In Little Rock Arkansas on February 8 Emory Connell and Eukon Sulivan were shot to death in a gun battle with a posse near Redfield. Joe Sullivan, third of the trio who fled the state prison last Friday, is in a local hospital in serious condition from blood loss and exposure. The fugitives were found beneath a fallen tree and fired on the posse which pursued them, the posse replying with a volley.
Mrs Warren G. Harding visits Mrs Wilson with condolences for the former President’s death. She recently settled in the Capital and left her own sorrow aside to share in the family’s loss. Harding called at 3 Street home and sent a condolence note.
Mexico City Feb 5 AP dispatch confirms Cordoba captured by federal forces under Gen Fausto Topete Vera Cruz evacuees report insurgents pull back northward Adolfo de la Huerta plans to depart aboard a rebel warship en route to an unknown destination Officials question if Vera Cruz collapse signals rebellion end Descriptions note Metlac canyon battle with heavy combat and strategic railway junction at Cordoba
Athens Feb 5 Henry Morgenthau head of the League of Nations relief commission for Greek refugees announced Britain would not object to a republican plan to abolish the Gluckburg dynasty by a two thirds vote in the national assembly. His intervention via the Bank of England, which provided refugee relief funding, is seen as strengthening the republican cause and promoting political stability.
Moscow reports Gen Popelajyev former Siberian white army commander and twenty followers sentenced to death by the Chita military tribunal for counter revolution in Siberia after Kolchak defeat. Fifty seven others receive prison terms. mercy request by Pepeliayev noted.
London February 5 Sir Edwin Ray Lankester a famed British scientist rejected Sir Richard Gregorys claim that future wars could be ended by a button. He said there is no civilizational fear from future discoveries and warned against trying to restrict science. He cited medieval wars wiping half the population by disease and famine as a contrast to modern conflict. Ether energy and matter energy conversion were discussed by Sir Oliver Lodge, who supported Gregorys view of untapped power.
The Treasury halted from sale in Oklahoma and 17 Western and Midwestern states after an understanding between Postmaster General New and Secretary Mellon as part of efforts to aid local credit. Officials offered no detailed reason for Oklahoma’s addition beyond a local funds usage concern, noting savings certificates are a minor factor in the broader financial situation.
February 6 endorsement by the Republican State executive committee in Dallas for presidential nominee Coolidge and Texas rational committeeman 2 B Creager for vice president. Dallas chosen for the May 27 state convention to select delegates for the Cleveland national meeting. The rise vote adopted a resolution mourning former President Woodrow Wilson, praising his duties and leadership during hard times and peace efforts.
New Orleans reports Tiburcio Carias Honduras presidential candidate who led in votes but not enough to win has started an uprising against former President Lopez Gutierrez. Headquarters are near Choluteca after Gutierrez’s term expired February 1, with consular advice confirming the plan.
Special to The Washington Test Norfolk Va Feb 5 Glenn Huddleston of Yonkers NY lost his life leaping overboard from Admiral Ziegmeyer's launch as it burned midstream near the Receiving Ship Richmond. Two other men were rescued after one briefly sank. The engine room fire enveloped Huddleston as his shipmates jumped in believing the craft would be destroyed. Navy yard tugs fought the blaze and recovered the other two men. Huddleston was not found. The launch burned substantially before extinguishment.
In Rome a lioness tore to death Italian actor Auguste Palombi during filming of Quo Vadis at Circus Maximum. The arena crowd fled as the beast mauled him until keepers shot the animal and police arrested the director.
The United States Railroad Labor Board upheld telegraphers represented by a chosen class of Pennsylvania railroad employees. It ruled elections in 1921 and 1923 were illegal, ordered cancellation of a scheduled election, and urged cooperation for a new vote in line with board decisions. It also allowed the telegraphers to select their own representing organization and to conduct elections if the company failed to cooperate.
A Swedish made automobile fueled with motor alcohol won a race against several American gasoline powered cars yesterday. The test prompted the liquor control aboard to recommend repealing all restrictions on the sale of motor alcohol.
The House approved a Treasury appropriation section funding enforcement of the dry law for the coming fiscal year. The total of 10 629,770 remained unchanged, exceeding this year’s availability by 1 629,770. Republican Representative Hill of Maryland proposed curbing funds for evidence acquisition by bootleggers, but the amendment was rejected 53 to.
A letter from representatives of 22 nationalities who served in American forces asks President Coolidge and Congress to rename Armistice Day as Wilson Day. The missive lauds the former president as a “soldier of humanity” who transformed a threat into progress and would remain a fitting memorial.
Earliest reports describe a solemn, lengthy funeral route for Woodrow Wilson with a private service at Bethlehem church and a public procession from the house to Saint Alban Cathedral. Officials say the body will rest beneath the nave while final arrangements are completed, with state figures and veterans leading the cortege through the city.
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