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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1924

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Japan Flag Incident Sparks Diet Debate in Tokyo

In Tokyo the flag desecration at the U S Embassy prompted a cabinet meeting and police search. Premier Kato and Foreign Minister Shidehara led discussions while officials expressed regret and pledged a thorough investigation.

Tokyo United States Diet Kato House of Representatives Shidehara Wakatsuiki Forcen America Jefferson Caffery

Verdict in One Hour's Time Declared in Prohibition Case

New York dispatch reports Gaston B Means former Justice agent and his secretary Elmer W Jarnecke were convicted of conspiring with bootleggers to remove 50 barrels of rye whisky from the Sami Thompson distillery in Brownsville Pennsylvania to a Pittsburgh warehouse. Jurors delivered verdict after trial. defense counsel given until noon next day to file motions. sentence date not set.

New York Gaston B Means Department of Justice Elmer W Jarneche Iegans Means Jarnecke C E Wolverton Oregon United States Tober Sami Thompson Brownsville Pittsburgh Witnnesses John W Hubbard Trenton Steel Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Harding How Department 1 Jaste Brookhart Committee

Submarine Patented for Ice Navigation by Simon Lake

Inventor Simon Lake received a government patent for a submersible cargo submarine designed to navigate under ice. The craft aims to pierce ice covered seas, opening paths for navigation and delivery. The patent signals a significant step in subaqueous under ice exploration and commercial use.

Simon Lake Inir Department An

Unclear text fragment on political seat contest

Fragmentary notice describes an assembly seat contest with Union of South and referenced places such as Standerton and Transvaal region. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. mentions candidates or parties and a defeated or returned member.

Union of South Jan H Afra Standerton Tran

Car crash injures two and kills one near Paner

Report states Representative Isaac Batharach of the Second Beach district and Senator Evans were involved in a collision near Paner Road. The incident left one dead and two injured as the vehicles skidded and rolled. Authorities investigate cause and timing.

Isaac Batharach Congress Adis Bore J Ester Evans Paner

Tramp Runs Four Miles to Save Train From Wreck

Webster City Iowa July 40 a fearless tramp leapt into Arnold signaling passenger train Xo 4 on the WH&L southbound to stop. He rushed on foot four miles from a ditch north of Humboldt to reach Arnold station just as the train began to leave. The onlookers then saw him disappear in the excitement.

Webster City Iowa Arnold Humboldt

Amundsen abandons polar flight plan July 1

Special cable dispatch from Paris reports Roald Amundsen has abandoned the proposed transpolar aeroplane exploration due to financial difficulties, making it too late in the season to attempt Arctic crossing this year. Government pilots and crews expected orders for departure before six months’ time. Lieutenant Ralph Davison confirms readiness and will return to Washington.

Paris Roald Amundsen Amundsen Haakon Hammer Arctic Ocean Marina de Pia Sand Ralph Davison U 5 Washington The Chicago Tri

Fascisti Will Swear Loyalty to the King

In Rome on July 1 1924 Premier Mussolini announced a ceremony in which the fascist blackshirts will swear loyalty to the king. Each provincial center will hold a review with military and civil authorities present. The date is likely July 13 and the event aims to pacify tensions with a dramatic oath.

Cabie Rome Militei Mussolini The Chicago Tribune

Labor Government Defeated Seventh Time in Commons

London July 1 the Macdonald labor government was defeated in the house of commons for the seventh time since taking office. A conservative motion to amend the finance bill at the committee stage passed 220 to 165 with Liberal support despite Chancellor Snowdens opposition.

London Macdonald Labor House of Commons Snowdens

Chain bans bobbed hair for waitresses nationwide

A national order by a major restaurant chain prohibits bobbed hairstyles for female staff, allowing only long hair. The rule applies to all chain restaurants in the United States and Canada under threat of instant dismissal.

United States Canada

Smith Fractures Rib but Continues Flight

AHabad British India July 1. An American army world flight expedition member fractured a rib after a fall near the Ayiog field but announced he would press on. Army planes circled the area as the wounded pilot moved to continue the around the world quest, stopping briefly at Allahabad before resuming.

Smith Ahahabad British India iBse Jale Calicurta Osmeth Ayiog Allahabad Hongkong Stuart MacLaren

Davis Leads In Convention Ballots After 30th Vote

Backing for John W Davis strengthens among conservative East business men as 30th ballot concludes. La Follette's independent movement gains traction in Cleveland. three way race seen with Davis, La Follette, and Coolidge. Conservative interests seek Davis nomination to avoid stalemate and preserve party influence.

Maddo Smith Davis Harry WN. Price New York John W Pavis West Virginia East Calvin Coolidge Davie Robert M la Follette Wisconsin Cleveland la Follette Northwest Democratic Congress Hlouse of Representatives Coolidge

Democratic Nominating Fight Bounces Across Convention Floor

The Democratic convention waded through a chaotic balloting round as McAdoo faltered with 4351-2 votes and Smith rose to 3231-2 while Davis reached 1261-2. Ralston, Cox, and Taggart trailed with remaining delegates. California and New York maneuvered to position their leaders for a possible bloc, as calls for unity intensified.

New York William G McAdoo McAdoo Missouri Oklahoma Guv Smith John W Davis Wall Street McAdoos Smith Davis Ralston Tom Taggarts James M Cox Ohio Rele Owen South Carolina Tennessee Dare One Florida Ope Jarheel Tomer Ros

28 ARE SENTENCED FOR KU KLUX RIOT

Ebensburg Pa July 1 Judge Finletter denied motions to set aside judgments for 18 Klan members and 10 Lilly residents convicted of affray and unlawful assembly after the Lilly riot that killed three locals. The 28 were fined costs and sentenced to two years in county jail from their incarceration dates. Three other Lilly residents faced arrest of judgment as the judge noted the defendants actions caused three Lilly citizens to die.

Ebensburg Ku Klux Klan Lilly Thomas D Finletter Jeremiah Leahy John P Bradley Robert Monahan Finletter

Great Crop Damage By Army Worms

Special to The Washington Post reports enormous crop damage across the middle West from army worms over the last ten days. Indiana Illinois and Iowa suffer most while Wisconsin notes widespread infestation. Pests cover counties like a carpet destroying ever greens and boring into the soil.

Washington Post Chiago Middle West Indiana Towa Wisconsin Ilinois

Convention Program Announced for Today

Eleventh session called to order at 10 30 am. Hastern daylight saving time Invocation by Rabbi Louis I Newman of Temple Israel New York. Continuation of balloting for Presidential nominee.

Louis I Newman Temple Israel New York

Sleeping sickness patient regains consciousness at Gallinger hospital

Leslie Wonder, 36, of Alexandria, Virginia, who arrived from Baltimore, woke after a finger pressed on the supraorbital nerve and described past sleeping sickness symptoms to physicians yesterday. He was initially comatose but improved under Dr J P Tye. his final condition remains undetermined.

Gallinger Hospital Leslie Wonder Alexandria Union Station Baltimore J P Tye Tye

Neolithic Cannibalism Found Among Ancient Remains

Neolithic bones discovered in a cave near Toulouse France have been analyzed at local laboratories. The remains show signs of deliberate breaking and processing suggesting cannibalism by early humans in the Seolith approximate era.

Toulouse France Geal Canal Bayerst Souieneen Heron Mistakade Maras Biman Ceeth

Ears Sought for Replacement by Surgeon in Port Chicago

A charity appeal sponsored by a plastic surgeon seeks an abnormally large ear to replace a half amputation in a young man eight months after a runaway accident. An English philanthropist offers help without pay while a mother of six offers her ear to fund medical care for her child and the family. A desperate father hopes the ear will enable marriage and stability, and a hungry man offers any possible leverage to raise funds.

Washington Port Chicago California Rage

U S Red Cross Depot in Greece Burned

Special cable dispatch from Athens reports a U S Red Cross depot burned while refugees and supplies are handled. Archbishops and relief workers are assisting amid the disaster as priests and volunteers coordinate food and medical aid for Greek refugees.

U.S. Red Cross Greece Athens Freedu

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