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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1924
Page
9
A garbled OCR style historical note discusses debt retirement timelines, sinking fund concepts, and bonds. It references a 1918 peak debt context, sinking fund plans, and amounts paid toward the debt with related expenditures and receipts. The fragment preserves entities like Treasury, debt, sinking fund, bonds, and 1918 references.
Lyon bears at the city zoo entertained visitors with a song to mark a special event. A stork delivered a fawn at dawn to the Indian Swamp deer pair known as Mr and Mrs Tarasindha Deer. The fawn's cinnamon color delighted onlookers.
Civil War veterans, many in advanced years, competed in yard and sprint races at Marshall Hall for the Home for Widows and Orphans of the United States. Women and children cheered as veterans from various posts raced in events including a 25 yard dash, a 7 yard sprint, and a time-held distances with prizes awarded to top finishers.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses attacks on civil service planks linked to Foulke and references to political party activity and reform efforts. Names, dates, and precise details are unreadable, but the piece centers on criticism of civil service standards and reform agendas within a political context.
A defective gas tube caused a man's death amid a report noting investigations and statements from officials. The article mentions Morton, a campaign event, and an upcoming Raleigh hotel meeting with temporary officers and Michael Tane leading the tonight session.
Government bonds and foreign repayments totaling 8 million plus franchise tax receipts of 674 500 and 4 200 in gifts reduce the general balance. The plan shows a 4.799975 billion surplus enabling debt reduction by over a billion dollars. Sinking fund is estimated at 319 million with 50 77 million from debt settlements and 400 900 thousand from taxes.
Chicago July 14 Governor Charles W Bryan of Nebraska, a Democratic vice presidential hopeful, discusses industrial policy on arrival from Washington. He argues government intervention may be needed to ensure fair dealing and curb Bolshevik or third party influence, insisting such actions be temporary and tied to necessity. He mentions brother William Jennings Bryan and plans for formal nomination processes remain unsettled.
A fragmentary transcript discusses a proposed post policy plan aimed at protecting readers from financial chaos and insurance gaps. It references the Federal Reserve or federal oversight, fiscal risks from accidents, and measures to shield the public from mounting debts while stressing accountability and safety in public policy.
A pastor vanished after a church conference trip, with scars on his back from branding and a salve tube found in the grip of Rey Van Loomsgrip. Witnesses note he appeared unshaven, disheveled, and possibly walked miles, suggesting a prearranged plot and abrupt disappearance.
Manuel Herrick former representative plans to wage a flying campaign using aircraft. He caused the arrest of local aviator Herbert Fahy on grand larceny charges after Fahy was released on bond to appear before Virginia authorities. Herrick claims two planes were left in Fahy’s charge for commercial prepa rations and pay for repairs. He says one plane was destroyed in a stern accident, and the other was to be used to campaign in Oklahoma districts with no rail service.
Wisconsin senator La Follette to be notified of his presidential endorsement at a meeting of the Central Labor Union. Local labor groups plan to support his bid while Jay arrives in Madison to discuss Roumanian mining laws affecting American interests and larger campaign questions.
A garbled note outlines plans for visiting bankers arriving tomorrow for an event at the Baltimore paper building. It mentions President William D Thuret and a focus on debates, department meetings, and a trip to Minneapolis with sessions across Wednesday and Thursday, ending in Washington on special trains.
Lewis Stevenson of Bloomington arrives in Washington on a brief stopover following his nomination of former Secretary of the Treasury David P. Houston at the Democratic National Convention. He is the son of the late Adlai E. Stevenson, former Vice President under Cleveland, making his first appearance at the Willard Hotel.
Robert Applegarth, a prominent British labor leader and reformer, dies in London at age about 70. Born circa 1840, he educated himself and pressed social questions on workers. He fled to the United States in 1840 for a period, later returning and engaging with reform movements, education advocacy, and London trade groups.
Mrs Mary Gosling Preston aged 0 years died Saturday morning at the home of her son in law Dr Lawing Slogeon director of Science Service in Northwest Washington. She had come to Washington about three years ago from New York where she was born. She leaves a daughter Flora and a son. Her remains will be cremated after services.
Funeral services are planned in Washington for Captain T H M Kee former Senate journal clerk who died Saturday at age 34. The service will be held tomorrow at Dr Clock Withers Ley Home on Fourteenth Street Northwest. Virginia Wickham, widow of 249 Eleventh Street, is hospitalized after a car accident earlier yesterday.
Police chiefs convened in Montreal to discuss deterring Western threats. The Indianapolis police band accompanied the delegation. The Intention will meet here July 14 and 17, with the mayor and local officials in attendance.
Special to The Washington Post. New York July 13. Samuel Untermyer denounces critics claiming John Davis lacks fitness for public office due to private banking and financial ties. He argues Davis’ private sector experience equips him to defend the nation against special privilege and advocates Davis as the candidate who will represent the people against bankers if elected.
Internal revenue notes outline revised admission tax provisions under the new law. Treasury experts draft rulings covering exemptions, rates, and the administration of taxes on room sales, ticket stocks, and local uses. Officials aim to clarify intent and ensure proper collection and repeal of prior amounts.
A garbled list shows steamers and ports including New York Hamburg London Genoa Valenda m, with arrivals at Queenstown and Bristol. Notices warn of mail closing times at Washington post office for Europe Africa and West Asia services, with specific deadlines in the evening.
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