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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1924
Page
14
A collage of political witticisms and cultural references spans Progressive era topics. It riffs on La Follette’s party, two party dynamics, court cases, and figures like J. P. Morgan, with satirical notes on pacifism, foreign policy, and public figures, ending with a push to subscribe.
Eight held on assault charges in Frederick Maryland as the mob attack on Dorothy Grandon near Myersville drew public outrage. Mrs Mary Shank led the assault, accusing Grandon of alienating her husband Linyd Shank, with about 40 in the crowd said to be involved. Grandon, tarred blue, remained a witness as eight arrests followed and others were expected.
Luis Angel Firpo the Latin American heavyweight visited the White House with two South American reporters. He asked in Spanish who the man he met was and learned he had been received by President Calvin Coolidge. Later Firpo dined with the Argentine Ambassador.
The $26,000,000 grain merger formed by four Chicago and one Kansas City company will begin operation within two weeks. Financing is reported virtually complete. Temporary directors elected Gray Silver as president and outlined plans for farmer ownership with elevator capacity exceeding 50,000,000 bushels. Heads of Armour Grain and J Rosenbaum Grain Corp will lead operating forces at salaries, with other merger firms assisting.
In Bedford Indiana on July 26 Jon Hel hott, a circus lion tamer, was severely cut about the chest and arms when a lion attacked during Hagenbeck Wallace circus. A pet lion of the trainer leapt on the attacker, allowing Helliott to escape. About 8 000 spectators witnessed the incident and a near panic ensued before attendants quieted the animals and restored order.
Bucharest declares a second state of siege after Sofia reports communists plan a Soviet dictatorship in Bulgaria. Ordinance bans large crowds and political meetings and imposes strict censorship on all publications. Authorities seek to prevent unrest and limit political activity amid regional tensions.
New York reports a historic first as Magistrate Jean H. Norris presided over homicide court and disposed of three cases. She indicated she may succeed Judge George W. Olvany as chief of the court of general sessions, having long been active in his district and previously seated in the women’s and children's court.
Dozen men are entombed in a soft coal mine of the H. C. Frick Coke Company at Gates, Pennsylvania after an explosion around 7 30 this evening. The mine is said to be reduced to debris and rescue crews from the area race to force an entrance into gas filled chambers.
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Chicago July 26 A. Ph. Nathan Leopold Jr after confessing to a role in the kidnapping and murder of 14 year old Robert Franks voiced confidence in a friendly court. He told police he valued life because he believed he had important work for the world and said he would plead not guilty to go before a jury for a life sentence. He also spoke of his bird studies and potential writings.
Democratic members of the Special Senate committee press for resumption of the internal revenue bureau probe. With Senator Couzens joining, they seek to appoint him as chairman and bring in legal aid and Francis J. Heney to conduct the case. Chairman Watson resigns. hearings set for September 1 and a public statement promised.
President speaks by telephone to a New York Boy Scouts delegation before their departure for Copenhagen. He emphasizes reverence for nature and law, and faith, noting healing in trees and hills. He does not mention his late son and signs the message as honorary president. The speech is praised as a human document.
Mayor John F. Hylan of New York hints at a gubernatorial run if the progressive bloc demands it. He notes Murray Hulbert might succeed him as mayor if he enters the race, and says the possibility is not unlikely while in Los Angeles with Mrs. Hylan and William Randolph Hearst.
Paris dispatch reports the engagement of Bernard Baruch Jr to film actress Lois Wilson with a wedding expected in the near future. The couple has been seen together in Paris venues and friends anticipate an announcement within days.
Northampton Mass July 25 James Lucy a shoemaker and early adviser to President Coolidge may run for the Republican nomination for representative to the state legislature. He would enter politics if nomination papers show strong local party support. This would be his first political bid.
New York City parks and recreation piers were opened tonight for sleeping quarters during the heat wave. Acting Mayor Collins said it was better to have rumpled grass than crowded hospitals and rising death rates. Nearby beaches were also made available for sweltering millions.
The Shenandoah naval dirigible finally ended its fugitive flight, striking a tree on Pond Island in Maine after wandering up from Lakehurst. It carried no passengers and was valued at $50,000. The craft had earlier failed to enter its hangar at Excelsior during favorable winds and covered about 450 miles before its demise.
Two French fishermen who drifted six days in an open dory were rescued and brought to New York aboard the liner France. Passengers on the France contributed 10,900 francs to aid their return voyage. the event occurred on July 26.
Clifton Herbert, 26, confessed to kidnapping and binding himself to hide a loss of 13 dollars after being left tied to a tree for 30 hours in St Bernard parish. He was found in serious condition in a New Orleans hospital due to exposure, lack of food and water, and heat. His wife fears disclosure of the true circumstances.
Meridian Miss July 25 Frank Atkinson and Clyde Greer were hanged for the murder of R H Bryant whose body was found shot near here after he disappeared with Greer and Atkinson. It marked the first time two white men were hanged from the same scaffold in Mississippi. Mrs Atkinson had previously lost a husband nine years ago when Allen Westbrook was executed for her father and mother's murder.
Morgan declares no desire to push political views on allies or enforce any stance. He notes his trip is unrelated to the London conference and that bankers may underwrite German bonds only if allied governments set terms for the sale. He stresses American investors should not be pressured without clear conditions.
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