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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1924

Page

20

Grain Shipments Rise as Wheat Leads Increases

Commerce Department reports United States grain in transit rose to 2 466 1 bushels with wheat up 1168 bushels and barley 701000, corn 81990, oats 64000 while Canadian transit also noted. Maj Charles William Freeman to active duty for two weeks at Washington depot then to inactive status. Beatrice Bederman, 5, severely scalded after falling into hot water at home on 1140 Florida Ave NW. hospitalization followed.

United States Charles William Freeman Beatrice Bederman Florida Avenue Northwest Jody Casualty Hospital Thi Ca’ Ngton

Sinclair in Oil Gage Seeks Special Appeal

Harry F Sinclair, Teapot Dome lessee, seeks a special appeal after being indicted for refusing to answer six of ten questions posed by a Senate committee. The district court overruled Sinclair’s demurrer, clearing the way for a speedy appeal. The petition emphasizes the grave constitutional questions and the potential impact on citizens’ rights under the fourth and fifth amendments.

Harrys F Sinclair Teapot Dome Ty Axis Orginal Senate Committee On Public Lands Sinclair Heehling George P Hoover Martin W Liutteton Cel J Wiesel G T Stanford Congress United States Mirlair Senate

War Records Board Ordered Dissolved in January 1999

The War Department ordered the dissolution of the War Records Board convened in January 1999 to determine battle participation of army units. The record compilation is not yet complete. research will continue under Capt Charles S Coulter of the Infantry at the Army War College with Brig Gen Haries Martin Del Olver and Lt John A Berry on the historical board.

War Department Department Army War College Charles S Coulter Infantry Coulter Haries Martin del Olver L Paulding John A Berry Adjutant Generals Office

Bailiffs May Still Serve Subpoenas in Municipal Court

Judge Meehan ruled bailiffs serving as court deputies may continue to serve subpoenas and legal papers in a 1 rd and tenant case. The ruling rejected the contention that deputy classification barred service, affirming the deputies were legally qualified to serve papers based on original appointments and oaths.

Tepuy Meehan

Treasury to keep New York subtreasury building

The Treasury announced it will retain the New York subtreasury building as a national historic monument and will not dispose of it. Acting Secretary Winston said the structure will remain in federal hands as reports circulated that the government planned to sell it while the New York Federal Reserve vacates. Some federal offices now in New York will be moved into the site.

Treasury New York Winston New York Federal Reserve Bank

The Staggering Cost of Government

An analysis estimates total non federal government clerks and workers at least 560 600 nationwide in 1924 with New York state payrolls in 1921 totaling 169 000 and city legislatures employing about 7 800 in 1922. It notes laborers and contractors on public works push public payrolls higher, police reach 125 600, and city officials collectively spending large sums, while federal spending trends fall after 1922 though proposed peacetime bills remained high.

United States Census Bureau Federal Civil Service Commission New York State Civil Service Commission Itas State of New York New York State New Yorks New York City Civil Service Congress Bureau Ual Bilte Bureau of the Budget

Public payroll figures show large federal and laborer totals

The report notes five hundred thousand clerks on public pay rolls nationwide excluding Federal employees, with laborers adding a quarter million more. An increase is indicated along the line, signaling expanding government and public sector employment.

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