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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
1
A breakfast column mixes whimsy with war clouds in the Balkans and calls for careful global watching. It notes London and Paris nerves, a tentative shift in shipping policy, and debates over Austrian loans. It mentions Loti, Dost and Georges, plus local notes on taxes, rates, and political figures shaping American policy.
Sofia reports of a bloodless revolt give way to fear as Belgrade dispatches claim heavy fighting and 80 gendarmes killed. Stamboulisky’s fall stirs concern among London and Paris officials about Balkan stability and possible civil war. The new government promises calm as the king’s role remains uncertain.
A 20,000 pound sea monster harpooned near Long Key is said to resist capture after 9 shots, with the fight continuing to haul it ashore. Louis L. Mowbray of the Miami and New York aquariums expects to have the specimen prepared for the American Museum of Natural History and has wired for expert taxidermists.
Kansas City reports for June 10 say at least five people are dead in floods across the state with widespread property damage. Arkansas City and Winfield recount drownings as storms surge, towns lose electricity and water, and rail service is disrupted.
New York June 19 three large transatlantic steamships the France Carmania and Celtic arrived in port with liquor stores sealed by customs authorities beyond the three mile limit. The crews appeared indifferent to the dry ship rating while the France crew protested missing a daily wine ration. Fifty prohibition agents to segment present Brooklyn forces will arrive next week and two federal judges will be detailed to Brooklyn courts this month to clear about a thousand liquor cases pending.
The steamship Baltic hit an apparent submerged wreck two hours after leaving Queenstown for New York. Not believed to be seriously damaged, she sails back to Liverpool and is due there tomorrow morning. The vessel carries a light passenger list.
Patterson McNutt, noted sports writer, moves to Troon to cover 222 top players in the British amateur and Walker Cup era for the BAfish Open. Walter Hagen holds the title as McNutt begins daily cable reports for The Post. The first article appears on the Sports page this morning.
The Treasury outlined a plan to issue 160.9 million in six month certificates bearing 4 percent interest to be retired largely by June tax receipts. Proceeds plus June tax payments will cover maturities and ordinary government expenses through September, reducing the outstanding debt and advancing refinancing efforts.
The British steamship Maidan, bound from Calcutta to London with a heavy cargo, is sinking off the Red Sea near Port Sudan. A second steamship about twenty miles away answered the distress call. The exact number of passengers and crew aboard Maidan is unknown.
In Chicago on June 10 a husband named Theodore Marty attempted to kill his wife Martha during a family quarrel. He was captured and forcibly brought to surgery where doctors performed an immediate blood transfusion to save her life. Marty was restrained and transported to the operating room as volunteers were being sought. The doctors reported Mrs. Marty survived.
President Harding and Mrs Harding toured Delaware with crowds lining roads from Milford to Lewes. In Georgetown and neighbouring towns residents waved lanterns and flags as the Mayflower yacht carried the party out to sea at 2:50 a.m.
Corvallis, Oregon reports a caterpillar swarm delaying trains and covering sidewalks. Flies predate the caterpillars, laying parasitic eggs that produce larvae which kill many of the insects. The invasion remains strong but is weakening as parasites spread.
At Pablo Beach in Jacksonville Florida on June 10 a 45 year old man named W T Angell rescued three women from a strong undertow. He used a life buoy to bring them to shore and died shortly after as onlookers congratulated him.
Katie Olds, 92, a racing pilot, died instantly when his car skidded on the dirt track at Robey Speedway. Apha, winner of the prior heat, crashed at the same curve but escaped with a broken arm.
An aviator flying over the Bronx spotted a tenement ablaze and circling low overhead sounded a loud siren that drew neighbors and the fire department. Firefighters battled the flames as residents were rescued. Estimated damage was about 3200,000.
Georgetown University seniors are urged to defend Christ and the church against modern philosophy’s “vile propaganda” during a paccalaureate sermon. Father Ignatius Wiley Cox, S. J., condemns secular world values as stripping Christ of divinity and eroding faith, urging leaders to uphold Georgetown’s code of conduct and religion. CONTINTED ON FOURTH PAGE and Women Watch for Health Bboee-b10 Burt 3. 1349
L offers 150000000 issue Balkan peace in danger Copeland fights for vote here Leviathan trip is attacked raise 11525 for Jewish home Haynes hopeful for dry Lew Connecticut wets pessimistic British act men here today Seek captain on girl's story Smith calls dry act dishonest Commencement at National U Carnival to aid orphans Holy Cross graduates 25 British discuss Ruher today At the Theaters Editorial Soristy Roosevelt medals for three A conference to fix flag code Mind Mastery urged for ls Financial Women’s News Wells’ outline of history The Post’s punny folks 12-18 sports 16 the news in pictures
Fire broke out under the Broad Street Station shed in Philadelphia and rapidly spread to the train shed, engulfing the structure and forcing passengers from sleeping cars. About 26 trains stalled inside, crews fought flames with heavy water flows, and roof collapse sent burning embers everywhere as firefighters battled the blaze into morning. No loss estimate available.
A report from Panchwang notes prospects for freeing foreign captives Monday with later plans for Chinese captives by cash payment. Bandits celebrate victory with a three day event and have invited Roy Anderson to negotiate at their stronghold. Chinese government and local chambers are urged to attend or send delegates for the release.
The Post papers were delivered to President Harding aboard the Mayflower by air from the naval air station. The hydroplane followed the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay before sighting the executive party's yacht near Delaware. A small boat transferred the Post to the Mayflower as Lieutenant T T Patterson UC 3 M traveled as a passenger.
Albert D Lasker urges 18 subsidiary corporations to control routes under government parent, transferring 250 ships for 12 to 18 routes with 200 ship reserve. Diesel engines demanded to boost economy and establish U S supremacy, with government initially running then selling to private owners.
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