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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
2
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A fragmentary report notes tense rhetoric at the annual convention of the Gamber of Law Teague in Montreal. It references President Ritter of Alabama and suggested amendments aimed at curbing unschooled tinkering with laws, urging a cleansing of bad or useless statutes by future sessions.
A terse statement from the telephones bureau contends that conversations between women are 24 percent inefficient and chats with men 37 percent useless. The report asserts idle chatter lowers overall efficiency and suggests an equal discount basis, noting similar patterns in cross gender talks and urging prudent use of lines to improve service.
The Panama Canal earns profits without needing to cut tolls, unlike Suez where dividends are capped. Panama charges are equitable across nations, drawing growing traffic. Last year receipts reached 24,290,963 dollars, well above operating costs, leaving a substantial surplus for debt amortization and reserves.
Railroad brotherhood leaders held a grave meeting to decide if Brother Chas should be La Follette’s running mate on the peace progress and prosperity ticket. They concluded he is not the man to turn the trick and notified La Follette. Chas declined further comment saying he would wait to be asked.
The passage urges supporters of Mr La Follette to not dismiss the chance of possessing at least half a Bryan in their ranks, praising a characteristically sound judgment and suggesting cautious openness to shared principles.
An exchange in The Post argues that Democratic tariff reduction may hurt West Virginia coal and glass industries. Protection supporters cite high wages and employment linked to a strong American market, while critics claim tariffs defraud the public. The piece notes Mussolini and Benes discuss a Rome accord reshaping Italian Czechoslovak ties as Italo-Jugoslav moves redefine regional relations.
The text notes that two treaties destroy chauvinist hopes of a conflict between Hungary and neighboring Slav states and Italy. Budapest accepts international financial regulation, aligning with Czechoslovakia and Italy to favor peaceful European commerce and stability.
Town debate centers on remarks defending bootleggers and the use of force by prohibition agents on Maryland highways. Officials face scrutiny as courts convict officers who shoot at fleeing motorists. public safety demands restraint and accountability.
A York England tablet unveiled in a ceremony linking York to New York City highlights enduring Anglo American friendship. Duke of York unveiled it, with a Mayor Hy hin representative presenting, as letters from President Cool idge and Gov Alfred Smith were read. Flags of New York state and city fluttered above the replica. York’s long imperial past and its role in Roman Britain, Danish wars, and early English church history are recalled, alongside New York’s rise as a great metropolis with Congress, Washington’s inauguration, and Fulton’s steamboat voyage. The piece frames the tribute as an encouraging sign of growing international friendship between the two nations.
Obituary notes the death of Nick Carter creator leaving the famous detective figure linked to a long run of red blooded stories. The writer helped readers recall Nick Carter as brave against evil and a staple of juvenile and adult memories, marking the end of an era for the character.
John T Adams suggests in the National Republican that little is told of the White House by those who lived within its walls. He argues the true spirit lies in silent memories and the presidency’s quiet influence on later leaders. The piece recalls Lincoln’s night vigils and the enduring spell of the past, noting Harding felt it when crossing the threshold.
The article reviews the enduring influence of the White House on presidents since Lincoln, then shifts to European trade with Germany lifting an import embargo on automobiles and tractors. It notes German auto activity, regulatory parking issues in several cities, and broader concerns from isolation of lepers in Asia to war policies and Niagara castle restoration funding.
Senator Borah argues for peace proposals but notes they fade into nothing and rely on force. He cites William Penn and Versailles era ideas. warns any peace scheme recognizing war as legal becomes a military alliance and will ultimately use war to settle disputes.
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