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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1924

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Herriot Under Fire As British Premier Outlines Policies

London July 10. British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald explained his Paris visit and talks with M Herriot on reparations, signaling a move toward appeasing French concerns. He avoided a league or Hague reference and sought American help for arbitration duties, while denying a military pact with France and keeping the interallied talks on track for July 16.

London Ramsay Macdonald House of Commons Paris M. Herriot Macdonald Herriot Italy Belgium Japan League of Nations Hague Arbitration Tribunal Reparation Commission France M. Potmeare League the Hague

Air Mail Saves Reserve Banks 809 500 Interest

Chicago July 10 Col Paul Henderson Assistant Postmaster General told the Illinois Bankers association the air mail would save 809 589 a year in interest charges on New York Federal Reserve Bank transactions with eleven other Federal reserve banks. He noted over 2 000 000 miles flown with no fatal accident and a destruction ratio of 120 pounds to 866 000 pounds, a superior record.

Chicago Air Mail Paul Henderson Ilinois Bankers Association New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve

Gompers Not in Danger, Resting at Coney Island

Samuel Gompers president of the AFL is at the Hotel Shelburne Coney Island seeking salt air rest and is not in danger of serious illness. W G Roberts says he attended two conferences today and came on physician advice after a general breakdown at Lenox Hill Hospital where a nurse has tended him. Gompers 74 years old has led the federation since 1882.

Coney Island Salt Air W. G. Roberts New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Shelburne W.G Roberts Federation Gompers Mr. Roberts Lenor Hill Hospital Gompersa

Pirates Seize Ship's Rum Cargo in Atlantic Raid

Halifax reports French authorities probe a raid on the steamship Mulhouse off the New Jersey coast. On June 24, 30 raiders boarded the vessel from a New York registered speedboat, imprisoning the crew for ten days and transferring 33 000 cases of liquor valued at 560 000 to eight schooners.

Halifax Nova Scotia Mulhouse New Jersey Ferrene New York

Platonic Love Bride Of Broker Gwathmey

Archibald G Gwathmey Jr Brooklyn broker wed Betsy Binford Judd of Fort Dodge Iowa in Stamford Connecticut on July 4. Gwathmey had been divorced from his former wife for desertion by a Florida court last year and recently won a suit in which Mrs Judd’s name appeared. The jury ruled the relations with Mrs Judd were platonic.

New York Archibald G Gwathmey Brooklyn Betsy Binford Judd Fort Dodge Iowa Stamford

Transformation Turns Madison Square Garden Into Pool

A vast pool will fill Madison Square Garden this Saturday, converting the convention hall into a gigantic swimming venue. Blue-walled pit stretches across the floor as 14 000 plus spectators may be accommodated daily.

New York Madison Square Garden

Boy Killed by Fireworks Blast While Playing

A nine year old boy, George Speckt, was killed instantly when he struck a silver ball with an ax, mistaken for a toy but a fireworks bomb. His nine year old companion Walter Rokicaki died ten minutes later. The incident occurred as mothers watched nearby.

New York George Speckt George Walter Rokicaki

Calvin Coolidge Jr Buried In Plymouth Hillside Lot

Plymouth Vermont July 10 Calvin Coolidge Jr was laid to rest today in a family plot near his father's former home. Authorities report a simple service with prayers and a blessing as the President and Mrs Coolidge stood by the rose covered coffin. The Rev Dr Jason Noble Pierce spoke and a Marine bugler sounded taps. The couple, John and other family members, joined neighbors in a modest ceremony reflecting the President's wish for ordinary American rites.

Plymouth Calvin Coolidge, Jr Vermont Hills Coolidge John Jason Noble Pierce First Congregational Church Washington Arthur S. Whitcomb United States Northampton Vermont the Land White House C. C Calvin, Jr

Japanese envoy Hanihara to leave Washington for Japan

Ambassador Hanihara will depart Washington this afternoon for San Francisco en route to Japan. He spent the day bidding farewell to friends and wrapping up departure preparations. Yoshida, newly appointed counselor, will stay in charge until Hanihara's return or a new envoy is appointed. The embassy has seen many officials and private citizens bid him farewell amid high regard for his popularity.

Hanihara Washington San Francisco Japan Altidustille Bionvath M. Yoshida

Auto Strikes Pole Injuring Family Near Four Mile Run

Eleanora Alien, 11, of Del Ray Virginia, fatally injured after an auto crowding off the road strikes a telephone pole near Four Mile Run. Her brother Charles Allen, 7, suffers brain concussion. Father Harry and mother Mrs. Allen receive cuts and injuries. The driver fled the scene.

Eleanora Alien del Ray Four Mile Run Alexandria General Hospital Charles W. Allen Harry Allen

Warden Censors Prohibition Author's Book

New York July 10 The Sing Sing censor ship casts doubt on William H Anderson's book Behind the Bars for Banishing Bars as Warden Lewis E Lawes says the author must submit copy for review potentially dulling the book's sting. The piece frames a collision between authorial truth and official censorship with Anderson portrayed as a prohibition martyr.

New York Sing Sing William H. Anderson Antisaloon League Lewis E. Lawes Lawes Anderson Prohibition Forfer

Davis Political Adviser 84 Knew It Years Ago

Col Johnson 84 year old Harrison county adviser to Davis sits under a large oak near Clarksburg discussing the Democratic nomination. He has long foretold Mr Davis rise, counted radio news from New York, and shaped hometown strategy with Dr J W Johnston and Percy Byrd as they plan recommendations to the candidate.

Davis Clarksburg W.va New York JC. Johnson Harrison County Underwood Texas William G. McAdoo West Virginia John W Davis Mr Davis Johnson Nestor Joseph Johnson Virginia J. W. Johnston Col. Johnson

Poles Fight Over Minority Rights Bill Passed in Diet

Warsaw July 10 Polish government bill regulating national minority rights passed amid stormy scenes. Protesting minority deputies from Ukrianians White Russians Germans Russians and Jews clashed as two lawmakers were ejected and suspended for three sessions after exchanging blows.

Warsaw Jewish Telegraphic Agency Polish Republic

Passengers Killed When Airplane Falls

Lancaster Pa July 10 three persons die when the plane carrying Edward Bowman Read ing Ruben C Saul and Russell EH Heckman crashes near the city Edward Behmer of Laritz the pilot is hospitalized severely injured. Seaboard changes timetable: trains from Washington depart 9 10 am and 4 35 pm and another at 2 35 pm.

Lancaster Edward Bowman Ruben C Saul Russell EH Heckman Reading Edward Behmer Laritz Seaboard Washington

Naval Officer Begins 8-Year Prison Term

Lieutenant Commander Frank L. Johnston, formerly executive officer of the destroyer Preston, began an eight year sentence in the Portsmouth Naval Prison after a general court martial at the Charlestown Navy Yard found him guilty of a statutory offense. Johnston entered Annapolis from St. Louis and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1913.

Boston Frank L. Johnston Preston Naval Prison Portsmouth N. H Charlestown Navy Yard Johnston Annapolis St. Louis Naval Academy

Troops Advance On Bolivian Rebels At Santa Cruz

Bolivian government forces push toward Santa Cruz de la Sierra as rebels, labeled foreign mercenaries by La Paz papers, face internal rifts over how to respond to the federal offensive. Reported defections and fleeing workers regroup in nearby towns to join government troops.

Wenog Santa Cruz

Veritable Warfare Waged in Brazil

Buenos Aires reports deep unrest in Sao Paulo with rebels besieged from north and south. Brazilian and foreign sources say operations are run by the federal army from a distant headquarters. Heavy artillery bombardment continues as the insurrection persists across parts of Brazil.

Buenos Aires AFP Sao Paulo Brazil Federal Army Saco Paulo

Immigrants Lose US Travel Hope Under New Visa Rule

London reports new American immigration rules suspend 75,000 British travelers with steamship tickets. Applicants must write to the nearest American consulate for an appointment to obtain a visa. Eligible entrants receive visa certificates guaranteeing admission to the United States without Ellis Island detention.

London United Kingdom United States America Ellis Island

Youth Killed in Joke Two Men Arrested in New Jersey

Freehold New Jersey July 10 Michael Flaherty and James Downey taxi drivers were formally charged with the murder of 17 year old George Silberman. Silberman was shot last night after he was lured to a deserted bungalow by a prank letter. Police said the suspects denied any intent to kill.

Freehold Michael Flaherty James Downey George Silberman Keanshuts Police Roa Downes Cimitten Frone Ore

Bryan meets Davis for talk on campaign in New York

Democratic nominee Davis held a conference with running mate Bryan and Willian Jennings Bryan after a day of reception at the Wall Street hotel. He declined issue discussion to avoid papers amid Coolidge funeral. Messages of support poured in from Mrs Woodrow Wilson and others as Davis prepared to rest before his campaign plan.

John W. Davis Madison Square Garden Davis Gov. Ritchie Maryland Bryan Polce Enright New York Wallporf-Astoria John W Davia Charles W Bryan William Jennings Bryan Lorust Valley Long Island William Jo Bryan Thomas L Chadbourne Wiliam G McAdon J . Sanders Louisiana Franklin D. Roosevelt Guv Smith Clem Snaver Clarksburg W Va Coolidge Park Home Woodrow Wilson Tran Jam G McaAdoo Davin Ar. McAdoo Big Bill " Nye Bom End & Poste Mra Davis Charm Women Democrate

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