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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Gude’s Pepto Mangan as a reliable tonic for run-down health. It claims gradual, real benefits from iron-enhanced formula and urges readers to start now, noting physicians have used it for over thirty years and that it comes in liquid and tablet forms.
Mr Joseph A Weis of Washington DC reports Tyrrells Hygienic Institute endorses the J B Cascade for internal baths to relieve long standing constipation and grouchiness. He claims after a month of use his mood improved and he feels like a new man. O Ponnells Drug Stores offer to explain the operation and provide a free booklet with Tyrrells 23 years of experience.
Report on rheumatism explains it as caused by uric acid in the blood and urges staying dry, drinking water, and a daily spoonful of salts before breakfast for a week to stimulate kidney action. Jad Salts, derived from grapes and lemon juice with lithia, is marketed as a safe, inexpensive remedy.
A fragment discusses skin eruptions being in the blood and claims scientific proof. It asserts no escape from eruptions and emphasizes a blood cause for eczema and related conditions.
Senator Walsh released a confidential report condemning former Attorney General Palmer for DOJ red raids that violated rights and involved warrantless house entries. The document, circulated by the National Popular Government League, drew sharp exchanges with Senator Sterling as the judiciary committee pursues further inquiry into charges and possible changes to sedition laws and deportation rules. The Nevada-based event referenced Palmer's 1919 house bombing attempts and calls for counsel for those arrested.
Maj. Daniel Sullivan praised Precinct Detective Mansfield and Policemen Bremmerman Butler Rector and Bauer for arresting John Rolk alias Bob on housebreaking and weapon charges after a chase through the streets. Police recovered nearly $4,000 in stolen property linked to the case.
John Philip Sousa, a member and famed march composer, was warmly welcomed by Lincoln camp No. 2 of Sons of Veterans at the Pythian temple. He shared a brief speech affirming he was glad to return home as delegates and officers joined in patriotic talks on the organization’s progress.
Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska spoke at Vermont Avenue Christian Church about railroad extensions spurring Alaska’s development into a major national asset. Charles L. Mason, chief clerk of the Alaskan engineering commission, also addressed the audience as official motion pictures were shown.
Laura B. Horner dies March 7 leaving two estates to William A Bennett 600 each to Martha C Brady and Brookner W Brady with remainder to Thomas K Charles H and Sarah C Bennett Anna B McBride and Caroline B Yeakle. Ida N Magruder leaves approximately 10000 in estate with administration petition filed by Newton Gulick yesterday.
An ad suggests taking Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets for colds grip or influenza and promotes a product linked to E. W. Grove. The text emphasizes ensuring the correct BromO variant and ends with a cheerlike line.
A special cable dispatch from London reports Oxford undergraduates staged a hockey golf game in Cornmarket Street using about 160 live rats as balls. Armed with sticks and clubs, they formed a circle, released the rats, and drove them amid shouts, scattering pedestrians seeking shelter as the stunt erupted from a local newspaper remark that Oxford and rat hunting had declined in liveliness.
At a Department of Agriculture conference yesterday leading dairy and manufacturing figures proposed a preliminary plan for a world dairy congress in the United States next fall. Details on date and host city were not decided. Secretary Wallace and World’s Dairy Congress head H S Van Norman outlined four sections covering industry and economics regulation health and research education. Harding will be asked to invite foreign governments. Attendees included E M Bailey Pittsburgh president of the International Milk Dealers negotiation Robert Scovitte New York president of the American Guernsey Cattle club W L Cherry Cedar Rapids Iowa representative of the National Dairy Machinery Manufacturers association Fred Rasmussen Pennsylvania agriculture secretary C W Larson dairy chief and W Holman Washington National Milk Producers federation.
Federal Judge Learned Hand dismissed a $100 000 libel suit filed by Mme Johann Gadski Tauscher against the Chicago Opera Association. The action was dropped because the court lacked jurisdiction as the plaintiff is not a U S citizen and the defendant is a Virginia corporation without district offices. The singer had claimed in a prior filing that the company rescinded a contract citing unpopularity due to her husband Capt Hans Tauscher's war activities with the German army.
New York March 13 The Jews of America oversubscribed the 14 million relief campaign for eastern European Jews suffering from war pogroms and famine. Cash and pledges total 24,009,624.19 with an estimate of 17,310,000 by April 1. Over 1 million from other races and eight states remain to conclude the drive.
A dense listing of local events and meetings. City groups including Sixteenth Street Heights Citizens association, Lincoln Park Citizens, Connecticut Avenue Citizens Association, and others schedule tonight and tomorrow at venues like 1301 Geranium Street NW, Bryan School, YWCA, Lafayette Hotel, and the Willard. Speakers include James Lord, Secretaries, and local dignitaries with multiple clubs and societies hosting lectures, dinners, and masses.
Vice Chairman Hooper rejected evidence aimed at barring railroads from wage hearings, warning that allowing contracting shop work could undermine the transportation act. Cases against Dre, Indiana Harbor Belt, and New York Central focus on subletting, wage scales, and notices, with shop crafts unions challenging procedures and timelines.
San Francisco reports the first day of the third Arbuckle trial. One juror temporarily passed, six veniremen examined, four excused, one deemed satisfactory to both sides, another still under examination at adjournment. Chicago notes Virginia Rappe’s 1914 warning about alcohol and a deposition by Dr Graves.
In Richmond a lamentable report states 11 year old Chifton Brown hanged himself in a barn on his mother's farm near Onley Virginia, following years of grief over his father Lee Brown who also died by hanging at the same location amid farming losses and ill health. Both deaths reflect a male family pattern of self-inflicted tragedy.
New York March 13 The Waldorf Astoria hotel learned after the death of Mrs Mary Giles that she had left savings of 15000 causing a flood of potential heirs. The hotel announced that among claimants are three so called husbands two so called sons and sixty two other relatives including brothers sisters nephews nieces cousins uncles and aunts.
Dense clouds of sulphuric acid fumes spread over much of Kenville after two pumps failed at Hercules Powder Company. The fumes tinted the sun indigo blue and drifted more than a mile with a west wind. Milkwagon driver Peter Predmore collapsed in a barn but was revived.
The senator argues fear and danger shape policy as he critiques the push for surrender. A suspended chart contrasts Article X of the league of nations with Article II of the four power pact, illustrating the choice facing the Senate between collective security and independent action.
Navy League will not quit, declares President Robert Kelley. He warns drastic funding cuts endanger the navy pledged by the Washington conference and supports proportional armament reductions by leading naval powers.
Secretary Denby backed a naval reserves force and pledged support at a Willard banquet closing the Naval Reserve Officers association convention. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and Admirals Coontz and Cole spoke on training a ready reserve. Discussions covered a reorganization bill to rebuild the force after a 50 percent cut last fall, proposing pay for actual service instead of retained pay.
Tokyo reports Japan does not see conflict between the Lansing Ishii agreement and the nine power treaty though officials refrain from an official stance. A foreign office official says Japan would quote the Lansing Ishii pact only to the extent it does not conflict with the new treaty, which would supersede it if needed. The interpretation hinges on Tokyo’s view of the pact’s meaning.
Chicago March 13 Federal Judge George A Carpenter assessed a total 25000 in fines against the Hotel Sherman after a conviction on 26 counts of violating prohibition laws. The amount was reduced from 250000 to 14000 on pleas it was the first offense.
Lawrence Dunbar a 13 year old lad who confessed to setting several fires in Battle Creek was sentenced today to fourteen years in the State re formatory at Lansing. He said after the sentence that it would be a good thing for him and had explained he started the fires to see something burn and to see them try to put it out.
Gen Julian S Carr, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, shows improved condition after a relapse from influenza. A bulletin from his bedside says he is stronger and more cheerful tonight at his Durham home, marking progress after illness since Friday. Also, a Grand Trunk passenger train in Ontario struck an Ontario hydro truck near Merritt ton, killing Samuel McMillan and James Barrington of St Catherines and injuring eight others, two seriously.
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