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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1924
Page
1
Readable scraps reveal a satirical collage on politics reform and law. References include Philadelphia indictments, caveat emptor, pressure on Washington, gas in Nevada jail, a Chinese burial, and slangy jabber about the Prince of Wales. The piece wanders through modern life, media buzz, and public figures with sharp quips and odd images.
A young actress Louie Lawson, 24, found strangled in a stylish Manhattan apartment at 22 West Seventy-seventh Street. Police suspect robbery. the scene showed a violent struggle with tied feet and wrists, torn dress, and missing jewelry. Close friends include high social and financial figures, notably Gerhard M Dale of Channel National Bank and Duke tobacco heir Angler B Duke. The case links to the prior Greenwich drowning of Duke, with other guests under scrutiny.
Maryland Agricultural College refused registration for Vivian Simon and Virginia Flanagan amid fallout from last spring’s “petting party” and smoking incident. The two Washington and McKeesport residents previously faced apologies for conduct, as university leaders signaled ongoing disciplinary stance.
An apparent rebel action is reported with Huerta in Tabasco as rebels’ agent in the Mexican revolutionary movement. Antonio Manero Beerstar, financial agent of the revolutionary government in New York, states frontier tensions rise near Veracruz, with rebel forces landing at dawn and evacuating towns nearby.
Chicago reports a record year of cruelty per the Cli nois Humane society with 4493 cases across species. Canaries and gold fish top the list, while other victims include frogs ostriches alligators monkeys elephants freak animals and thousands of chickens.
Lieutenant J H Wyatt leads a test journey from Anchorage to Nome via dog sled and air. The cold weather expedition will travel 700 miles by sled on the Yukon route then switch to a plane for an eight hour flight, with supplies stocked at points along the route. The party includes Albert Francie, A KL Anderson, and Robert Caster, departing from the U B naval air station at Anacostia.
The cruiser Rochester of the special service squadron, then at Colom, was ordered to La Celha Honduras after an appeal from American residents. They fear revolutionary developments may jeopardize the situation and believe the Honduran election tangle could turn dangerous, though no outbreak has been reported.
Washington board of education faces factional strife after defeat of bond amendment 13 school legislation. Senator Capper warns bickering endangers bills while the Board of Trade pledges to quiet the dispute, with a Washington chamber and business leaders preparing to intercede and a fifth page continuation teased.
W H Anderson was sentenced to one to two years in Sing Sing for third degree forgery involving falsified books at the State Antisalum League where he serves as superintendent. The judge’s sentence followed a signed plea for clemency and an appeal by the assistant district attorney.
Fragmentary notice announces a pharaoh mummy display opening soon. The readable text references a public event with dates and locations but lacks clear details due to damaged copy. The fragment mentions a museum context and a public viewing timetable.
In Parla on February 8 the debate on economies and taxes in the chamber of deputies sparked a crisis. Premier Poincare appeared visibly annoyed and the entire cabinet withdrew for a short period before resuming.
Dr James O Q reen tonight announced the engagement of his only daughter Mids Fleanor Margaret Green to Prince Viggo dermark in Copenhagen confirming a prior court announcement and retracting a later denial by Green family members in this city.
In Bucharest on February 8 details arise that Queen Marie plans to secure a throne for her son amid shifts announced by King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. Francia and Albania are cited in talks linking Prince Michael to a potential alliance with an Italian princess as part of royal maneuvering.
A dramatic incident on the St Lawrence River near Quebec endangers twenty parsons as a mile long ice bridge breaks up. Five people drifted on the ice and were believed lost, while the remaining witnesses and rescuers faced the danger with cautious hope.
Ge Jin tang, the Chinese prisoner known as Gee Jon, was pronounced dead two hours and forty five minutes after hydrocyanic acid gas was released in the prison death chamber. Doctors observed unconsciousness after the first breath while his head moved for about six minutes, indicating no suffering. Warden Dickerson sealed the chamber for nearly three hours to protect others. The body was removed for examination and burial in the prison cemetery.
Berlin reports a claim that Ambassadorriedfeldt will resign over the Washington flag incident. Foreign Office refuses comment. Czech parliamentary foreign officers disrupt meeting in Prague as tribute to former President Wilson is received.
A preamble style declaration proposes railway, tax, mining, waterpower and farm marketing reforms clashing with private business and officials. It would require all federal employees earning 3000 or more and their immediate family to file a sworn statement of stock holdings with the Federal Trade Commission by March 3, 1924.
Springfield Ind February 8 Gover Small ordered four companies of state troops to Herrin to quell a disturbance between Herrin police and Williamson county officers Marion Tl February 8 Constable Joshua Cagle is dead and Deputy Sheriff John Layman is hospitalized after a clash between Herrin police and Williamson county officials at Herrin Sheriff George Galligan said police officers entered a room where he and his deputies were in conference with Col AL Culbertson, a warra dra investigator, and shot Cagle and Layman
Harrisonburg Va Feb A man named Headley supervisor of game wardens and former Shenandoah equity treasurer drowned this afternoon in the Shenandoah River near his Edinburg home. He allegedly toppled from a river bank while cranking an auto mobile and slipped into the water.
Manila dispatch reports religious fanatics threatening trouble on Leyte island. Constabulary ready to deploy troops at first sign of disorder. Leaders linked to past upheaval in Surigao formerly resided on Leyte. Gov. Gen Wood to leave after legislative session to visit Surigao and adjoining provinces amid reports of unrest.
The king’s honors today mark the Baldwin retirement with one new peer, Sir John George Butcher as a baron, contradicting rumors of a Curzon of Kedleston dukedom. The list shows Curzon’s dukedom did not materialize, while the government retires with honors.
Frederick G Bonfils, Denver Post publisher, testifies that Harry F Sinclair paid for rights in Teapot Dome, while Walsh accuses Denby of resisting impeachment. Senate expands inquiry to City lands, Fall’s role, and potential foreign holdings. Coolidge approves lease annulment resolution with caveat. House probes income tax returns of Deneney and Poreng.
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