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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
1
The passage blends stray political quotes and historical references as if from a chaotic newspaper page. It mentions Washington institutions, a New Jersey business interest, Me. Lisner, Lincoln, and a mock critique of bread profits, with shuffled bits about Macdonald, Hudson Maxim, and a brittle sense of WWI era diplomacy.
Paris dispatch says Prime Minister Poincare backs an interallied conference after a experts committee reports on Germany reparations. The plan aims to coordinate Western powers through the League of Nations style framework, with emphasis on security, economics, and control of occupied territories, while resisting a full Ruhr mandate and insisting on French interests.
St Louis Star Dispatch reports the Ku Klux Klan held an evangelistic service in the Missouri State Capitol hall in Jefferson City the prior Sunday. The article claims the meeting was designed to recruit new members and was organized by Hebar Niton y state labor commissioner.
Petition notices filed with the Nebraska secretary by Frank Harrison and John Campelen seek to place Mia Johnson’s name on the presidential ballot. The document lists two signatories and requests ballot inclusion in the state. The filing date appears as February 14, with limited legible details.
Memphis Tenn February 14 A plan to reclaim George Washington University dominated the closing session of the Southwide conference of Baptist laymen A joint committee will work with a similar panel from the Southern Baptist convention in Atlanta in May to craft a definite plan for church control The laymen’s committee includes Congressman Th G Lowrey W J Upshaw and J H Anderson from Knoxville TN
A jewelry firm rep in Elyria reports a $60 000 diamond theft staged by three men posing as police. Liverman and Speisman were robbed on a road near Toledo, forced into a car, and the bandits fled with sample cases and cash before deputies arrived. no arrests made.
In Amesbury Massachusetts Stanley Patorta, seven, saved his younger brother and sister from deadly smoke after a stove overheated. He led the children to safety then battled the flames until collapsing from burns. Their mother returned to a burning home.
Seven Walton charges in OSLY Oklahoma February proceedings were thrown out by Judge Smith of the state district court. The court sustained a motion to quash the indictments, ruling they were illegally drawn and that the defendant was not properly identified.
Negotiations for the Palais Royal department store in Washington, owned by A. Lisner, are reportedly under way with Kresge Department Stores Corporation of Newark, N J at a price around five million dollars. Lisner has not confirmed the sale but hints a statement may come soon.
The government in the House of Commons faced rapid criticism on defense and policy with ministers supporting the idea of a capital levy but avoiding a division. Prime Minister Macdonald defended national debt reduction as essential for Britain to compete, while dealing with Asquith's ultimatum over the Poplar question.
The House opened general debate on the tax bill centering on income tax revisions. Treasury estimates show the Democratic plan would cut revenue by about 620 million annually, while Republicans push faster action and possible changes to normal rates and surtaxes. Supporters aim to vote on the income rates section soon with a forecast of passage within two weeks.
Special to The Washington Post New York Feb 14 Mrs Ralph Pulitzer begins divorce proceedings in French court shocking New York circle after 19 years of marriage. She and Ralph Pulitzer have two children Fulbarr and Seward Webb Pulitzer. Webb family ties and Vanderbilts noted.
A Porto Rican commission hearing erupted as a deputy and supporters accused Porto Rico of treachery while opponents urged independence. The assembly rejected the reform plan 328 to 230 with a separate tax provision defeated 212 to 239, signaling clashes over governance and fiscal policy.
At a Koarkov workmen meeting, Ukrainian communist leader Manulleky said Trotsky probably will recover within two months. He described organic weakness of the heart and bronchial infection but noted strong lines and good mountain air aid. The physician blamed influenza for the thin condition, and Mansitsky said Lenin's death news prompted a possible return to Moscow if summoned.
New York February 14 Jack Hampel a Milwaukee engraver and Miss Edna Koenig his former fiancée returned today from abroad after their passports were canceled by the Department of Justice. Hampel told reporters his wife’s threats to horsewhip him and Koenig prompted the trip abroad where he hoped to start anew. Arraigned he refused to talk and could not post bail, sent to Tombs prison pending removal to Washington to face charges of obtaining false passports. Koenig is held as material witness.
The article notes British airman Travers killed in a fall while flying during the early war years. It mentions his status as a noted aviator and adviser at times, including service for the Chilean air sector and involvement with the Admiralty.
An organized labor conference outlines a program to end contract labor by prison industries. The federation proposes state statutes to limit sale or transfer of prison made goods to other states, aiming to reform prison labor and promote rehabilitation through pay.
Chicago publisher testifies he received a $92 000 share of a teapot fund and claims no return. He says he will answer questions in Washington while the inquiry broadens to rumors of a $1 900 090 fund and subpoenas for Palm Beach witnesses.
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