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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1924
Page
16
A jumble of political asides and social commentary notes on 1920s figures and events. References include Eamon de Valera, Austin stacks, George White, John W. Davis, and Calvin Coolidge. The piece wanders through elections, Prohibition, Klan mentions, Wall Street, and London’s view, with coy asides to literary quotes and Irish and Dutch themes.
Senator Wheeler of Montana refused to back John W. Davis for president while backing Montana’s Democratic ticket and Walsh’s reelection. He hinted a possible vote for La Follette, declining any vice presidential endorsement. Christensen urged La Follette support. committee debates running mate as La Follette aides push Eastern Democrat options.
Six suits each for 10000 dollars were filed against Rosetta Duncan and her brother Harold by Cicero town attorney Edward Carmody on behalf of Chief of Police, arising from a July 4 incident in which Harold Duncan was arrested for a traffic violation and the sister accused officers of beating.
Investment buying lifted September wheat to 1.27 a bushel a season high, aided by Canadian crop droughts and aftereffects of the Cutten corn event. Corn and other cereals also gained as rains offered mixed relief in Alberta Saskatchewan and U.S. corn belts. Weather may limit winnings for Outton bets as Illinois and other states report favorable conditions to boost crops.
Special dispatch from Berlin reports Leon Trotsky declaring communism a failure. He argues Marxist theory diverges from practice, citing graft and violence in Russia and saying England is nearer to real socialism. Mrs Krupskaia reacts by calling for nationalizing education and purging noncommunist teachers.
Regina July 16 The prohibition forces suffer a decisive defeat with 43 761 votes against to 30 227 for prohibition while plain government control gains 33 097 and control including beer sales 26 412 as preliminary returns cover a quarter of Saskatchewan.
Frederick Maryland July 16 The life savings of George W Main family were stolen October 3 from a wardrobe in the room of invalid Thomas G Main who was bound and gagged in bed A package containing 325 90 was found and returned in a shed surplus over the amount stolen is believed to be six percent interest for ten months.
Clyde N. Fisher cashier of the Guon Quealy Coal Company was shot and fatally wounded by mine foreman J. Walker while fleeing with a pay roll valued at over $6,000 in Rock Springs Wyoming. Fisher died hours later after being found two miles from a coal camp where he sought food water and blankets.
Omaha Neb July 16 night air mail planes will be equipped with parachute flares perfected by engineers of the service to aid emergency landings. The flares ignite by friction when they leave the planes and cast brilliant light over the ground.
John W. Davis met with advisers at Locust Valley and in New York City seeking a campaign manager and national committee chairman. He severed business ties, resigning from Stetzon Jennings Russell Davis and directorates at Atchison Topeka Santa Fe United States Rubber and National Bank of Commerce New York. He also spoke to supporters at a local congratulatory service and shared letters from voters while awaiting formal nomination news.
Ashaville NC July 16 Maj Samuel H McLeary missing army officer was killed by Mortimer H King and an unidentified companion on July 2 after King claims they forced him from the car and shot him near Canton. King says motive was robbery and pieces of the officer’s belongings were hidden in the Thickety mountains. King’s confession followed a search of his home and evidence including a shirt tied to the victim. The case continues as authorities seek the second suspect and more loot.
London July 16 Premier Macdonald opens the interallied conference with a call to accept the Dawes report in full. He cites unity as essential to secure Europe and warns that piecemeal reparations have harmed confidence and stoked militarism. The conference must adopt the expert committee's whole program to avoid past disputes.
American Ambassador Frank Kellogg told delegates that the U S favors the Dawes plan as a first step toward rehabilitating Europe, stabilizing industry, and restoring prosperity. He praised the Dawes committee members for their broad and liberal approach and urged cooperation among nations.
New York July 16 Julia W Nickey Arnstein an engineer of Wall Street bond theft schemes and his chief lieutenant Nick Cohen were ordered returned to the Federal prison at Leavenworth today for refusing to name a local man holding $1,000,000 in stolen securities District Attorney Banton and U S Attorney Hayward said their patience was exhausted An order from Federal Justice Knox directed immediate return to Leavenworth to complete two sentences imposed in Washington for transporting the bonds to that city.
Tokyo reports Japanese destroyers have not located British aviator A Stuart MacLaren and his companions who departed Yotorofu island for Paramachiru in a 460 mile flight. British officials suspect no danger and consider a possible landing at Broughton Bay Shimushiru island. Lieut. Coll L. G. Broome set up a supply base at Broughton Bay. Weather described as cloudy with no wind.
In Delhi on July 16, six people were killed and over 100 wounded in clashes between Mohammedans and Hindus. Authorities say the violence began as cows were driven through a prohibited Hindu area, with mobs entering Hindu streets, setting fires, and desecrating idols. The military, including armored cars, was deployed and opened fire, but no casualties resulted from the clash with the armed forces.
Christiania Norway July 16 The measure to abolish prohibition was defeated by 63 to 49. The government faces likely resignation as a consequence of the vote.
Los Angeles reports Zane Grey, famed author and sportsman, as catching a 450-pound swordfish by rod and reel after a multi hour fight in Catalina waters yesterday. This dominates the season's catches and highlights Grey's prowess.
Newport Rhode Island wil l host the navy airship Shenandoah joining the fleet's scouting maneuvers August 1. It marks the ship's first effort to operate with heavier than air craft in fleet testing. The auxiliary Patoka with a mooring mast has been present since Ban as will handle the airship in place of a hangar.
The London conference of ten nations opened at the Foreign Office with amiable mood and brisk pace. Prime Minister Macdonald led discussions aiming to implement the Dawes plan, seeking German economic unity and investor security for the large loan. Ambassador Kellogg noted the U S role as helper, not a party to Versailles terms, as committees began work on sections of the memorandum.
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