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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1924
Page
11
Local men accused in a conspiracy plot to violate laws are discussed for trial in Tampa. Warrants and federal involvement surface as officials consider moving proceedings, with names withheld pending documents. The report notes possible state and federal jurisdiction matters and references multiple defendants and officials.
Scrambled lines reference dry work among Moslems, political figures, and international events. Mentions Joseph, Emer gen ye, and a German ambassador connection, with scattered names and places like Copenhagen and Leviathan, but الكثير of garbled text limits clarity.
A court filing yesterday in the Supreme or Trire Court sought to stop rent rate actions and to prevent further rental adjustments in Rochester. The filing targets landlords and the rent commission's complaints about failures by landlords to comply with rules. Attorney George Wooffutt represented Tribhy as co-defendant.
A photographer's flashlight ignited a blaze at the industrial exhibition in Hookers Tobacco Warehouse. The fire, lasting about ninety minutes, caused over 20000 in losses to 50 exhibitors and three connected stores. The Perron Evans Hardware, Army and Navy Sales, and Woody Evans faced heavy stock and property damage. Water damage affected C R North Co and Anderson Stone Co groceries. A dynamite cache was removed as the blaze began, but a cartridge shipment exploded. no injuries reported.
Fourteen men were injured in a slate fall at the seamont mine of the H Frick Cake Company three miles north of Uniontown tonight. Seven are seriously hurt, including three with fractured backs. Their condition is critical at Uniontown hospital.
In Myersville Frederick region a mob attack on Miss Grandon tied to the Kepner murder case unfolds. Mrs Shank claims duress from five men including Leatherman and Doub and says she struck and tarred Grandon under pressure while Lloyd Shank visits jail with his alleged sweetheart and wife. State's Attorney Storm doubts her tale and warns further public disclosures could risk alibis.
Shreveport report says John Thomas Sanders, 54, of near Waco Texas, admitted writing an anonymous extortion letter demanding $10,000 from Col J B Slattery, owner of a new seventeen story building. He was arrested at the money drop point after officers traced the plot and Sanders confessed.
William M Schott a 25 year old messenger for a brokerage in the financial district surrendered to police three months after absconding with 9640 in cash and checks. He said his conscience drove him to surrender after living in hallways subways and parks and sleeping rough as he hoped to avoid arrest. He claimed the cash was spent the checks torn up and he was exhausted and almost starved.
Mrs Agnes Gale Johnston of Montgomery county Maryland sues John Roland Johnston of Washington in Rockville circuit court for absolute divorce alleging desertion on December 1. She seeks custody of two children and restoration of her maiden name Agnes Crawford Gale. Married December 25, 1901 in Washington.
Neighbors reported weeds in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes Jr at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW. The growth is described as breeding mosquitoes and insects, violating health regulations. Officials will require removal, while the Stokeses are away at Newport for the summer.
Poindexter Mitchell 35 of 229 Florida Avenue NW identified by fingerprints after his mother and sister could not recall him. He died in Sacramento California and his War Department records confirmed the match. The body arrived yesterday and burial is set for Monday at his home. Detective Sergeant Fred Sandberg compared prints taken from the thumb with the War Department record.
New York July 20 Raymond F Tuckerman was arrested on grand larceny charges linked to the disappearance of Ralph B Johnstone Jr whom his mother Emma Johnstone sought for four years. She alleged he transported and took 5000 dollars from her when Johnstone Jr left for Florida. Tuckerman claims he is an author.
The Rev J Henning Nelms will officiate at the Goodwin Sabin wedding in Rockville Md where Misa Elizabeth Sabin 22 Washington artist and Francis Le Baron Goodwin interior decorator will marry after obtaining a license. Sabin a Central High School graduate and Corcoran prize winner lives at 48 Shepherd Street NW. Goodwin resident of 1812 Te Street NW contributed to Congressional Country Club decor.
Treasury notes a bumper wheat harvest helping stabilize Western banks amid a wave of closures. From January to July 42 banks shut, including 267 state and 76 national institutions, with May declines 30 percent from April and June 25 percent below May. Credit agencies say reforms and aid to small banks are restoring stability.
The District battalion naval reserves under Capt Finney B Smith returned yesterday with the third detachment of officers and men after a two week cruise. Stops included Norfolk Lewes Philadelphia Cape May and Quantico with a rifle range day of practice. Another detachment will travel about August 16 and join the battleship Utah for maneuvers in Narragansett Bay from Hampton Roads.
The Korean commission yesterday received a dispatch from Seoul saying the Russian Soviet government will permit Korean residents of Russian territory to form their own republican government and manage their national affairs under it. The first step is to convene a convention representing all Koreans in the Russian maritime provinces.
Dr William C Fowler health officer organized a surprise raid after reports of bites from unmuzzled dogs. Sixteen dogs, many pedigreed, were captured in a late afternoon sweep and daily evening rounds ordered to curb free roaming canines.
Special to The Washington Post from Ottawa July 26. Government officials deny that black rust is harming western Canada grain and announce a formal inquiry into the wheat market and the statistical system. If brokers’ reports hold, the statistical bureau may be scrapped. if Canadians collude with U S brokers, charges will follow. The income tax department also probes reports of Canadians making hundreds of thousands in Chicago and Winnipeg grain pits.
Engineers and electricians in the Instru ptible school system press a fight over personnel classification they say will deny extra hours pay. Custodians and night staff fear reclassification will bar overtime previously covered by community center funds. Led by Paul E Lesh, the group argues the law was misinterpreted and seeks clear rules for overtime eligibility.
Canon Wilkin B. Chase, head of the New York 43 league, pushes for a formal inquiry into the Firpo case. He instructed attorney Herrard W. Sandler to obtain from Immigration Commissioner Curran copies of testimony from Firpo and Miss Lourdes heard at Ellis Island. Sandsler will seek minutes next week, arguing the records are public and morally relevant, amid claims of prior acquaintance between Firpo and Lourdes.
The War Department announced 14 new lieutenants graduated from the United States Military Academy on June 12 and commissioned in the regular army. Field artillery selections include Charles Day Palmer, William Hubbard Barksdale Jr., George Dunbar Pence, James Angus Watson Jr., George Dakin Crosby, Bernard Francis Luebberman, and James Alexander Davidson Jr. Infantry officers include George Arthur Hasdell Jr., Henry Isaac Kielt, John Archer Elmore Jr., Floyd B. Elmore, and George Patrick ONeill. One officer, James Reduard Poore Jr., enters the air service primary flying school at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas.
In Boston on July 26, Mrs Kinley Tener wife of the nephew of former Governor Tener of Pennsylvania reported a theft. A bag containing jewelry and toilet articles was taken from her car near Trinity Court after she briefly stopped, the car left unguarded. About $10,000 in valuables were missing. Police were notified.
A government survey shows the 1924 crop outlook higher for some grains but below the prior year overall with Wheat surplus around 102 million bushels and expected declines in imports for milling. The report lists forecasts for corn, oats, and other staples, noting production shifts and market expectations amid wartime disruptions and domestic demand.
District plans to acquire parcels of land to create six small parks. The initiative outlines funding, site selection, and timetable, with subsequent appropriations anticipated after initial steps.
Asphalt Roofing Products Co advertises prompt roof estimates and efficient service. Floors cleaned, dusted and waxed by electric machine. If your furnace did not give satisfaction write for a redo. For an estimate on timing and heating call 1008. William G. Caerrec, 185 Wisconsin Avenue.
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