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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1923
Page
1
A chaotic page presents quotations and snippets on politics and culture. References include Shelley, American–French ties, Chaumont memories, and wartime figures like Millerand Poincaré Joffre Petain. The tone blends literary allusions, travel notes, and political commentary with scattered names and places.
A lightning strike last night destroyed the three story Beardsley residence at Berwyn Maryland during dinner. Beardsley his wife and children escaped as flames spread. a barn with feed and chickens also burned. Fire units from Hyattsville Cottage City Mount Rainier and the district responded but could not save the house. Damage estimated at 6000 with insurance coverage noted.
The Treasury announced strict ship liquor rules after the Supreme Court ruling restricts beverage alcohol within U S waters. Exceptions cover medicinal liquor diplomats immunity and war vessels with conditions. distress cases require proof and bonds. no limit on medicinal amounts. Some officials expect Congress to offer relief while others see the ban lasting until amendment.
Reports say a Veliva adherent was named postmaster and the U S flag was replaced by Voliva's emblem sparking a near riot in Lake County. A Washington citizen plans to take the issue to federal officials while others fear maritime liquor regulation and international reactions to court rulings may affect ship sailings to American ports.
Des Moines Iowa June 3 The campaigns of Judge Hiram A Evans Corroden Republican and J P Daughton Grand River Democrat for the Congress seat vacated by Horace M Towner ended tonight The special election will be held tomorrow Neither candidate spoke The Eighth is a Republican district Last November Mr Daughton was defeated by Towner by about 7000 votes Both favor farm organizations in and out of Congress.
Mrs. Rogers Hornsby arrived from Los Angeles and told reporters she intends to file divorce proceedings against Rogers Hornsby, the St. Louis Cardinals second baseman and last year's NL batting champion. The petition will be presented in court soon, linking Hornsby to a recent divorce action against John A. Hine, an automobile salesman.
In Baltimore on June 8 Huater Lechey and John Reese both 17 members of the Ariel Howing club drowned when a row boat capsized. Three others were saved. Red Cross worker Sadie Keating jumped overboard, retrieved the bodies, and attempted first aid before pronouncing them dead. The heat wave marked the day with the mercury at 90 degrees, part of a sweltering spell.
A Washington Pest editorial argues President Harding leads a decisive foreign policy shift toward constructive readjustment of U S relations with European powers Turkey Mexico Russia and Japan. It credits Secretary Hughes highly and states the president personally guides major policy, while denying any real split between president and secretary.
Geneva reports show Swiss national elections overturned a government monopoly on drinking alcohol, legalizing home distilling indefinitely. The shift increases home production from fruits to seven-eighths of total, with apple and pear cider central to the change.
Georges Barbot, French aviator, attempted a flight from Roosevelt Field to West Point in a small aerial flivver. He was forced to return to Mineola due to thunderstorms, delaying plans for a New York to Chicago trip. He logged an official 60 mph and will try a New York to Washington jaunt instead. He used the same craft that crossed the English Channel twice in one day recently for a 25,000 franc prize.
New York June 1921 commissioner David Hirschfield released a report condemning eight history texts as pro British propaganda. He named Andrew Carnegie, Elihu Root, Lord Northcliffe, Lady Astor and others, accusing writers and societies of misrepresentation and surrender of American spirit.
Massive influx of Shr iners from across the country fills Washington as 61 temples prepare on a crowded schedule. Imperial potentates James G. McCandless and Conrad V. Dykeman lead arrivals amid rain, street parades, and religious services as the ancient order gathers for its annual imperial council.
Fred W Upham of Chicago treasurer of the Republican national committee since 1918 says he will retire at the end of his term in June 1924. His assistant Barry M Bilal denies resignation rumors and says Upham is in accord with party leaders and will focus on financial affairs after his Europe trip and vacation.
Rome reports Premier Mussolini has approved the draft electoral reform bill paving the way for discussion by the cabinet on Tuesday and immediate introduction in the chamber. The measure extends the vote to women in municipal elections, adopts proportional representation, and treats the nation as a single constituency for majorities while designating regions as separate units for lists and seat allocation. It would abolish most prior eligibility restrictions.
The White House will host a conference this week with President and top officials including Secretary Mellon Commissioner Blair Attorney General Daugherty and Prohibition Commissioner Haynes to plan continued enforcement of theDry Laws in New York despite the repeal of the State enforcement act. Steps are being taken to expand Federal agents in New York State but a full campaign plan has not yet been developed.
Commissioner Enright on June 3 rescinded all police orders enforcing the Mullan Gage law but stated officers remain responsible for arrests for federal violations.
In Cumberland Maryland on June 3 a Western Maryland passenger train struck an automobile at Herbert crossing six miles west of town. Four people two men two women and a boy were killed in the collision. Authorities said no one aboard the train was harmed and the wreck disrupted service for hours.
Piggly Wiggly's Jackson Tennessee plant, maker of store fixtures, is closed by order of Mrs Claree Sa de of Mamphia, president of the company. Joe Cox, minister of the plant, says the shutdown occurs as enough fixtures are in stock to meet current demand. Men are employed with a daily payroll of 506 dollars.
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