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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
9
Samuel Gompers president of the Federation of Labor sent a message to the finance committee today via Edward F. Me legislative representative. Gompers had planned to appear in person but was delayed by a labor meeting.
London May 24 government representatives and leading bankers and insurers discuss forming a large syndicate to aid Europe’s financial restoration. The plan also draws interest from several chambers of commerce.
Brussels report links growing appendicitis cases to indulgence in mineral water after beer and wine restrictions. Local doctors note that alcohol in older times may have killed microbes in consumed food, reducing infections.
General Crozier, former Black and Tan commander, alleges crown forces murdered Irish people, burned homes, looted, and carried out terrorism in Ireland. He says officials framed evidence against Irish prisoners and hushed three murder cases, disputing the Croke Park massacre provocation. The Daily News calls for a public and parliamentary inquiry.
A church in York City region seeks a Doctor of Divinity for its pastor as finances are tight. A committee collects $75 and writes to the college president asking to send a D for their pastor, hoping funds will improve.
Leipzig reports the first of Germanys war criminals to be tried. Sergeant Hinen accused of brutal treatment of British prisoners faced testimony from eight British prisoners and 16 Germans. The court predicted at least two years imprisonment with Hines explanations described as childish.
London May 24. After a man who died at St Leonards had his will freed the court discovered the testator left his widow one shilling to purchase a rope. The notice highlights a peculiar bequest and the legal step to release the will.
A May 24 report from Merseburg Germany explains rewards offered by the government for locating a hidden rifle or pistol. It notes all weapons in Germany must be destroyed under the peace treaty and urges finding the concealed firearm.
In Vienna on May 24 the stage production "Reigen" about intimate sexual life continued to draw audiences despite government prohibition. Seats sold out well in advance as a protest meeting condemned police protection for crowds described as profiteers and prostitutes.
Frances Boardman is described as a child prodigy whose theatrical prowess and insistence on performing stunts delay curtains. The writer warns against forcing the child to stop and argues self defense is a possible justification for keeping the show going.
Washington reports that the United States may recognize the Mexican government soon without written guarantees. President Obregon opposes written promises fearing coercion. Secretary Hughes hints preliminary recognition with nonwritten stipulations, notably retroactive interpretation of article 27 to secure American property rights.
In Dallas on May 24 a mob of ten masked men abducted John T. Moore a 36 year old white man from a hotel room drove him to a country spot and whipped him with a black snake before dumping him in the city Moore admitted the girl was in his room but denied any improper act He was seized after being released on bond and the mob also took reporters along for questioning and stripped his shirt before whipping him.
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