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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

Page

18

Young to arbitrate Berlin reparations talks

An article notes discussions on May plans with Joseph A. Dawes era figures. Young signals willingness to act as arbiter during a three month stay in Berlin as part of the reparations commission. Washington officials debate membership legalization and US Senate action.

Fa Orferen Reparatio’commission Soma ‘Gu Coolidge Wasungton Germany Dawes Pianotheater Senate Action Tooreyaratt Youn Arryen Mo Macddin Dawes J Po Ameria

Britain ratifies Lausanne treaty as foreign fairs debate fades

A brief note records Britain ratifying the Lausanne treaty as discussions on foreign affairs ease in Parliament. The action marks a formal acceptance of the Lausanne arrangements, aligning Britain with the postwar settlement and signaling a shift in diplomatic posture.

Navy to Guard World Fliers Crossing Atlantic

The Navy approved plans for a coordinated Atlantic crossing by world fliers with Rear Admiral Thomas F Magruder commanding the light cruiser squadron. Richmond will lead from Newport July 20 meeting Raleigh and two destroyers, guarding the route from Fingland to Orkney, August start. Five destroyers from Newport mid July will extend protection along Greenland coast. Flight from Orkney to Pictou runs August 1 to 21 with arrivals in Boston on the same day as Pictou departure.

Thomas F Magruder Navy Army World Filers Atlantic Navy Department Richmond Admiral Magruders Newport Rosythm Secoland Raleigh Fingland Orkney Isslands Orkney Islands Teeland New York Halifax Milwaukee Army Ice Coughlin Preston Barry Lawrence McFarland Greenland Pictou Nova Scotia Army Air Service Headquarters Fers Kirkwall Hom Hornafjord Augusta Reykjavik Iceland Anmagsalik Ivigtut Greenland Indian Harbor Labrador Hawke Bay Labrador Boston

London Conference Opens With Positive Tone

The London conference begins with a cordial atmosphere as dominions lack formal representation and no decisions on their status. France resists isolated action while Britain seeks guarantees of security to curb French conduct, amid discussions of German defaults and broader arrangements.

Thomas Macdonald Great Britain The Chicago

De Valera and Stack Freed From Prison

Irish leaders Eamon de Valera and Austin Stack are released from Arbor Hill barracks amid ongoing political tension. The 1923 cease fire and deputies’ seating question loom as legal moves seek control of 250000 dollars raised in bonds for the Irish republic. The dispute stretches across Irish and U.S. courts with trustees named by de Valera and Mann.

Dainin By & FP Eamon de Valera Austin Stack Arbor Hill Evemont de Valerans Republican Party de Valeras Dailyireann de Valera Chancery Court Daily American Funds New York Supreme Court Juatice Burr Trish Free State High Court of Justice of Ireland Irish Republic Amon Deatera Stephen Q Mann

Chinese Servants Strike Spreads in Foreign Quarter

Chinese workers in the Shameen foreign settlement begin a general strike over new movement regulations. House and office staff join as Europeans manned facilities like an ice factory and water works. The lctaria hotel becomes a community kitchen for residents. The strike spreads to shopkeepers and Khisha runners. Foreign protection vessels, including the American gunboat Sacramento, the British Cfcata, and an Italian ship, are en route.

Thei Shameen House Fiuropeans Hise Lctaria Tao Sacramento Cfcata

Warspite Stokers Win Admiral Rodman Cup

Warspite crew members aboard the British battleship Warspite win the Rodman Cup in Plymouth England. Admiral Hugh Rodman presented the trophy to honor US and British navy cooperation during wartime service. Admiral Sir John de Robeck notes great enthusiasm for the race in the Atlantic fleet competition.

Plymouth England Hugh Rodman John de Robeck Admiral Rodman United States

Publisher Tried To Kidnap Daughter In New York

Cortlandt H Young publisher of Young's Magazine and other periodicals was arrested in his wife's apartment on July 16 charged with attempting to kidnap their 3 year old daughter Rosabelle. Mrs Young says he broke into the apartment and snatched the child from bed then seized her throat when she resisted. a policeman intervened as they were separated in May 1923. Mrs Young had accused him of cruelty. before marriage Young was Dorothy Campbell a vaudeville dancer.

New York Cortlandt H Young Young’s Magazine Rosabelle

Macdonald Defends Dawes Plan Aimed at German Recovery

Prime Minister Macdonald argues the Dawes Plan can stabilize Germany by reuniting its economy and securing creditor backing. He says the plan balances German payments, stabilizes currency, and avoids shocks to exchanges while urging American involvement as a wary but helpful partner for rapid European rebuilding.

Macdonad Eaic Germany Macdonald Dawes Kellogg America Europe

Mexico City Tampico Plane Line Assured

The government signed a ten year concession contract with the Mexican Aviation Company to establish an airplane service between Mexico City and Tampico. One fleet of fifteen planes will carry three passengers each, beginning within six weeks.

Mexico City Mexican Aviation Company Tampico

Rainbow Veterans Revisit France and Elect Officers

Rainbow division veterans close annual reunion in Columbia by electing Fred B. Crawford as president and selecting Chicago for next convention. Officers include Raymond Cheseldine, Charles Kaim, and A C Davis. Father Francis P Duffy named reflected chaplain. Resolutions condemn pacifism and unpreparedness. committee to study 1928 reunion in France.

Columbia Rainbow Division Chicago Fred B. Crawford 149Th Field Artillery Raymond E Cheseldine Columbus Ohio Charles Kaim New York A. C. Davis Los Angeles Francis P. Duffy France Unitea

U S World Fliers greeted in London after 18000 mile flight

Six bronzed American aviators arrive at Croydon near London after 18000 miles and 244 flight hours from Seattle. Crowds mobbed the planes as they rest before engine checks at Brough. Mrs MacLaren and embassy officials greet the crew amid cheers and hugs.

London Seattle Croydon Atlantic Iceland Greenland Lebourgret Paria English Channel Brough Kirkwall Orkneys Paris Meg, MacLaren Stuart MacLaren Lieut Lowell B Smith Lieut Leslis H Arnold Smith Howard C Davidson Chicago Lieut Smith Lieut Arnold New Orleans Eric Nelson John Harding, Jr Boston Vieut Leigh Wade Sergi A M Ogden Mre MacLaren Frederick A Sterling Maj Davidson Sterling Ambassader Kellogg A H Lonncroft British Air Ministry R Webb-Boren Royal Air Force

Japan to fund world flight amid exclusion act protest

An elderly Japanese businessman donated 50 000 to the army aviation service to promote a round the world flight by Japanese firms. General Muramasa, in a war office letter, denounces the US exclusion act and says Japan must modernize aviation while Allied fliers visit, viewing the gift as a motive to advance aviation despite tensions.

London Army Aviation Service Firman Muramasa War Office Japan The Chicago Tribune Rset

Collection of Mammoth Teeth Worries Curator

The Smithsonian Institution faces a growing surplus of mammoth and mastodon teeth from global sources. Curator Charles W. Gilmore reports eight filled cabinets and no space left as teeth arrive weighing five to fifty pounds each. His Alaska collection sparked ongoing shipments to paleontology researchers and students.

Smithsonian Institution Paleontology Charles W. Gilmore Department of Gilmore Alaska

FLOE-DENTED BEAR NEARING HOME IN ARCTIC

Nome Alaska July 16 AP the US coast guard cutter Bear after damage and arctic weather since May 14 nears Nome with mail for the district and Point Barrow and a large stock of food. Washington orders its return and dismantling may end its fiftieth voyage.

Nome Alaska Fee Severa Bering Sea United States Coast Guard Bear Point Barrow Washington United States Arctic Unalaska

American Girl Scouts Join Camp in Britain

American girl scouts and 166000 fellow scouts left London for the World Camp of Girl Guides at Foxlease Hampshire. The week long camp features 36 nationalities with each group sharing camping methods. Chief Scout Sir Robert Baden Powell and Chief Guide Lady Baden Powell will open the event with talks and the schedule includes League of Nations discussions.

London Girl Scouts Ark Scouts Girl iGuides Foxlease Hampshire Robert Baden Powell Lady Baden Powell League of Nations

Converts Win 20009 Suit Against House of David

The US circuit court of appeals affirmed the Southern District of Michigan in awarding John Hansel and wife of Grand Rapids a $20,000 verdict against Benjamin Purnell, known as king of the House of David. The Hansels gave Purnell $20,000 in property after joining the colony but withdrew when they learned it benefited Purnell personally. The Federal court had previously dissolved the House of David colony.

Columbus Ohio United States Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan John Hansel Grand Rapids Mich Benjamin Purnell House of David Hansets Purnell

Church Union Bill Passed in Parliament Unopposed

Ottawa July 16 The church union bill uniting the Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches of Canada passed final stages in parliament. The house of commons adopted a senate amendment allowing any congregation to remain out of the united church.

Ottawa Church Union Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational Churches of Canada House of Commons Senate United Church

Brazilian forces claim major rebel capture in Sao Paulo

Buenos Aires reports from Rio de Janeiro say Brazil sealed a major action against rebels, taking many prisoners including freed penitents. Telegrams show patriotic battalions forming in Sao Paulo cities as federal artillery outperforms rebel guns and front operations proceed normally.

Buenos Aires Filo Janeiro Brazil Associated Press United Press Rio Janeiro la Nacion Sao Paulo S20 Paulo

Teach School Pupils Operation of Banks Speciate

The Washington Post reports in Baltimore that 114 million school children are being instructed in bank uses. Stephen J. Miller, national educational director of the American Institute of Banking, says chapters visit public schools to teach banking as part of elementary education. Delegates toured Annapolis and the Naval Academy.

Washington Post Baltimore Stephen J. Miller American Institute of Banking Miller Annapoli Naval Academy

Four Americans seek divorces in Paris

Four American divorce suits were filed in Paris courts. Royal Ransom Miller sues Mrs Pattie Chandler Day Miller over authority, married in New York in 1916. Mrs Geraldine Adee sues Bradley Adee, married in Tuxedo Park, New York, in 1920. Mrs Dorothy Standles Matthews Harrington sues James Harrington, married in Cincinnati in 1915. Mrs Gladys Amory sues Charles M Amory, married in Manchester, Massachusetts, in 1917. Mrs James J Harrington, formerly Miss Dorothy Stanley Matthews, filed for divorce in Paris. she was socially prominent in Cincinnati, married Harrington in 1915, when he was Ford Motor Company office assistant manager. He later became European manager of Ford.

Paris Taly Royal Ransom Miller Pattie Chandler Day Miller New York Geraldine Adee Bradley Adee Tuxedo Park Dorothy Standles Matthewn Harrington James Harrington Cincinnati Gladys Amory Charles M Amory Manchester Mass James J Harrington Dorothy Stanley Matthews Herrington Ford Motor Car Company Ford Company

SELFIDGE SPEAKS AT WORLD AD MEN MEETING IN LONDON

London hosts the International Advertisers Association where Gordon Selfridge addressed the crowd on department store advertising at scale. Notable speakers included Edison White of Chicago and James Schermerhorn of Detroit, with dept store managers and professors from New York University and others contributing.

London Businese Gordar Boelfridge Ancr H ¢ Campbells Seattle Chariew Palin Philadelphia Ov Hathkina New York University Pearson New York Joseph Mils Detroit

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