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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
14
A collage of observations and literary allusions, citing figures from politics, sports, and culture. Notables include references to Col Joyce, the Nationals, a grain merger led by Gray Silver, and commentary on legal and royal events. conveys a broad, humorous, editorial flavor without a single dominant incident.
Washington Post report describes Chicago court as State's Attorney Crowe builds case to hang Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb for Robert Franks murder. Leopold and Loeb, 19, sit composed as witnesses retell, while relatives observe.
Colon Panama July 24 Thousands lined the canal as H M 8 Hood the worlds largest warship followed by the Repulse and Adelaide transited in 8 hours 28 minutes sailing time The transit cost 42000 based on 30 cents per ton displacement and the Hood barely cleared Gatun locks with two feet clearance each side
The Treasury must keep about 200 million dollars of railroad securities until their maturities or until rail carriers retire them earlier. Some notes run nearly a decade, earliest about five years away. A Justice Department view says the Transportation Act restricts disposal to the direct loan roads, excluding securities held for the Director General of the Railroad Administration, who may sell holdings if offered.
Fire at Fries, Beall & Sharp Inc. tinning and plumbing plant 734 Tenth Street NW began at 1 am and spread quickly in the T story building. Four alarms summoned firefighters who, after gas masks were issued, cleared the area as fumes and smoke from tar paper filled the scene. Fifty Lincoln hotel guests at Tenth and H streets were evacuated. Fire Chief Watson oversaw the response and window damage from the blaze.
Santa Fe July 24 Carl C Magee Albuquerque editor released on 2500 bond by New Mexico Supreme Court at end of habeas corpus hearing. Bond lasts during court deliberations on governor pardon power in direct contempt case. Magee awaits trial for libel before District Judge Leahy at Las Vegas amid labor board criticism and call to impeach the judge.
London July 24 The postmaster general said in parliament the government agreed with Marconi for short wave directive stations using beam wireless for England to the dominions and India The first station will be erected in Canada to link England South Africa India and Australia Copyright 1924 by the Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia July 24 Brig ran Smedley D Butler says he was appointed director of public safety for four years and will not quit unless kicked out He warns police inspectors to stay on the bandwagon as he pursues a hard line against lawbreakers and keeps political influence at bay He defends redistricting as a means to keep police out of politics and urges pastors to seek Butler's retention with their congregations
London July 24 French Premier Herriot and British American financiers struggle to reach a formula to safeguard the proposed German loan while honoring France's Versailles rights. Theunis and J P Morgan’s Lamont lead conciliatory efforts as bankers resist submitting a formal plan, hoping for concessions on defaults and sanctions to unlock agreement. The Dawes plan remains a hopeful backdrop as experts work toward a unified solution.
London July 24 Americans walked and tea with King George Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in a rainy garden party the first honoring Americans. About 8 000 guests mostly American lawyers mingled under umbrellas as Premier Herriot and Premier Theunis met them Secretary Hughes and Mrs Hughes also attended.
Frank Brown, once a Smith Center Kansas blacksmith with limited schooling, was appointed superintendent of Ludington Michigan schools after serving in the Army. He lost an eye in World War I, studied at trade and Kansas State Teachers College, and earned a bachelor of science degree in 42 months.
John Coolidge, father of President Coolidge, left the White House yesterday for Plymouth Vermont, after a two weeks visit the longest away from home. He spent much time in the executive office with his son and faced reporters with brief yes or no replies following Calvin Coolidge Jr.’s burial.
The navy dirigible Shenandoah completed an all day test cruise from Lakehurst New Jersey visiting Scranton Pennsylvania and Binghamton New York with intermediate points. Commander Zachary Lansdowne said the trip was without unusual incident and night tests were canceled as the objectives were met. A cross hangar breeze may delay hangar placement tonight with possible mooring mast use.
Santiago Chile July 24 An Inca mummy believed to be about 2 000 years old has been discovered near Arica by archaeologist Max Uhle The mummy is elaborately designed with faces covered in clay and the head wrapped in falco baix
Schenectady New York July 24 The General Electric radio broadcasting station in this city WaY today broadcast its regular program on a wave length of 15.866 meters said to be the shortest wave length ever used by any broadcasting station in this country While the program was going out on this short wave it was also broadcast simultaneously on two other wavelengths and this is believed to be the first time any station has sent the same program out on three distinct wavelengths at the same time The 15 meter wave length will continue to be used to demonstrate the greater advantage of the short waves It is believed the short waves are more reliable will improve daylight broadcasting and perhaps make radio signals constant 24 hours of the day
Chicago traders saw new high marks for July, September, and December wheat as markets fluctuated amid cross currents. July wheat peaked at 1.33 1/4 a bushel and settled 1.21 1/4. September reached 1.34 1/4 and closed 1.28 3/4, December topped 1.34 2/4 and ended 1.31 3/4.
York Pa July 24 A check protector salesman extended his hand through a bank window at Farmers Bank Red Lion causing the cashier C E Smith to fear a robbery. He ordered him away and when the man entered another bank across the street police were called. The salesman and a companion were arrested and brought to York. They were released after a detective agency investigation.
Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion, earned a technical knockout over Georges Carpentier in the fifteenth round in New York. The referee stopped the bout after Tunney dominated, sending Carpentier to the canvas for the count of nine twice. Details appear in the Pink Sport Section.
New York reports a note found in a ray tain’s pocket ties aliens and narcotics smuggling to a rum laden motorboat off the New Jersey coast. Treasury official Van Doren calls for Coast Guard searches at Tumrow as a letter from a Rask crewman describes whisky, heroin, opium and other cargo, with arrests made and further seizures near Cape Cod and Boston.
About 1 800 cases of imported whisky supposedly dumped by rum row bootleggers were taken by bungalow residents along Rockaway Beach. Police reserves arrived after a fire was spotted, recovering more than 200 cases and arresting two men.
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