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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
1
A disjointed Washington column notes a church election for a bishop in the capital, hints a political platform for 1924, and mentions Gov Smith’s controversial pen. It covers Br itish and German finance issues, oysters to be served with a hypodermic, and a varied parade of figures from Kelly to Lady Astor as a British MP.
June 1 report from AP states Soviet administration in Siberia seized a Japanese fishing vessel and imprisoned 72 crew for operating within seven miles of shore. Authorities note fishermen were not molested previously unless within three miles of shore.
Transfer notice from New York dated June 1 lists Joseph A Palma as head of a secret unit for five years, now operative in charge of the New York district covering Kow Yat State and part of New Ji. Notable cases include the 1921 casco raid on a malt truck theft of 1,600,080 in cremad, and recent counterfeiter crackdowns. Palma has guarded President Harding and other prominent figures.
The Rev James Edward Freeman was elected third bishop of Washington at Epiphany Church. After a long deadlock since Thursday, the 17th ballot produced 97 clerical votes and 65 lay votes for Freeman amid cheers. He thanked delegates, praised colleagues, and accepted the high office, with his wife present and the church singing Gloria in Excelsis.
Judge Richard son of the municipal court rules in a suit by the Anti Cruelty Society against E R Nuenfeldt a commission merchant over amputating frog hind legs and tormenting them in a tub. The court requires humane killing by head severing chloroform or other humane methods.
London reports discuss a proposed business committee including England, France, Belgium, Italy and the United States to investigate Germany's payment capacity. Lord d Abernon brokers a new reparations offer while France criticizes Britain. Germany faces pressure as loans and gold shipments loom to satisfy debts.
A cyclone in the Simpion region of northern Italy has caused extensive damage. Houses were wrecked bridges destroyed and International railway traffic was hindered. Four killed at Vologno two at Ossola and several at Domodosso.
Washington faces scrutiny over flag misuse amid Shrine convention chaos. City decoration rows target proper flag display while officials urge merchants to follow regulations. Shrine visitors, a twelve car Pullman from Seattle due tonight, loom over a city already garbed in gala decor as officials warn against improper exterior flag use.
Harvard chemist Professor James E Conant leaped into the Charles River at Cambridge to rescue Dorle Aubrey a high school girl distraught over a Harvard student. He fought the girl for their lives then brought her ashore saving a life during a late night river incident.
The second phase of the battle between the U S marine force at Quantico and Fredericksburg will begin at Fredericksburg at 10 oclock Tuesday. Reuben Mc Ghee deputy police sergeant will be tried on a charge of assault and battery on Private Charles C Seagroves of the marine corps. Justice Addison Billingsley will preside as Judge J M H Willis declined to sit due to his civil proceedings against McGhee. Subpoenas for eight witnesses have been issued to Police Chief Perry.
A fragmentary note discusses a public figure, the great tragedienne, and implies contentious language and cultural judgments. It hints at intimate views and a potentially sharp social argument, mentioning French by-play and an immediate reaction among readers or observers.
The second attempt of Benjamin E Cook, former secretary to Ming Alice M Robertson, to keep a $15,000 slander suit against Miss Robertson on record failed yesterday. Justice Adolph A Hoehling sustained a demurrer in Chicago District Supreme Court No 2 as the first suit was dismissed for faults in Cook's declaration. Robertson had accused him of selling her automobile without permission and pocketing the proceeds.
Dr Samuel S acenngoy aged 68 was sentenced to three five years for shooting office girl Verdna Ward. Ward was wounded in August 1921 with a breast wound that nearly reached the heart. Ward testified Kennedy shot her after she refused marriage. defense claimed she attempted suicide after his rejection.
New York June 1 John W Clifton a Washington attorney was indicted with seven others by the Federal grand jury on a $1,099,000 liquor conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty before Federal Judge A N Hand and was released on $5,000 bail. Clifton is said to have partnered with Thomas C Craven in the alleged rum ring.
Baltimore June 1 Louis Remsen de Roode was found guilty with a mercy recommendation on a charge of obtaining $52,000 in bonds by false pretenses. The seven hour jury deliberation followed a weeklong trial before Judge Stanton. De Roode claimed insanity and noted wartime wounds in France while serving with American forces.
Constance Drexel offers an illuminating review of conditions on the Rhine. Sarah Bernhardt's letters reveal opinions on Americans. BHP Tilden in teams discusses the foot fault rule. Addie Rickenbacker cites the most dreaded enemy of aviators and speedway stars. H G Wells studies The Pattern of Our Modern States. Norman Jeffries explains Pung-Chow game.
Albany June 1 Gov Smith signed the Cuvillier bill repealing the Mullan Gage enforcement law, declaring state rights while pledging strict enforcement of the federal Volstead Act. He advocates a middle path between wets and drys, proposing a national amendment framework and state flexibility on alcohol limits to ease the prohibition clash.
The governor places himself at the forefront of the Democratic nomination fight for President with a push for a beer and light wine plank. Drys vow vengeance on lawmakers who repealed the enforcement law and mobilize Anti Saloon League forces for state and national elections next year. William Hayward is favored by drys as a potential Republican governor candidate. The era’s debate centers on alcohol policy ahead of the 1924 elections.
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