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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
1
A scattering of opinions and curiosities from 1914 era. Notes on postal rates and weight limits, political intrigues in Bulgaria, and remarks on liquidity of power. Mentions Cordell Hull, Lasker, Shipping Board, and preservation of Old Glory amid evolving codes.
Jeremiah O'Shea a Boston native and former seaman received a 25000 verdict in circuit court No 2 against the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation. He alleged a permanent spinal injury while serving as boatswain aboard the oil tanker Dun cannon during a voyage from New Orleans in January 1931 after departing on November 21, 1920. Dow and Axtel represented the seaman.
In Mexico City on June 15 United States delegates toured the National Museum and art galleries while Mexican representatives worked on a formula to submit at the next session. Officials voiced optimism that a satisfactory solution would quickly clear obstacles before recognizing the Obregon regime.
Sofia reports former Bulgarian premier Alexander Stamboulisky died after a peasant mob attempted to rescue him from guards near Slavovitza. He was shot during the clash as guards abandoned him amid gunfire and a short pursuit. He was en route to Sofia when killed at Vetren, near his birthplace.
A Berlin report says coffin dimensions will be reduced to lower funeral costs as Germany faces rising funeral numbers. The plan also shifts cemetery upkeep, with the municipality funding burials and covering part of cemetery maintenance, per a Department of Commerce dispatch via William Collis.
President Harding signaled Congress would be asked to act on new immigration legislation to curb alien smuggling. He noted the issue rivaled liquor smuggling in seriousness and discussed deportation costs and broader enforcement plans. Secretary Davis would push registration at ports as part of reform while cabinet meetings would be rare during his absence.
The Wisconsin Assembly engrossed the general income tax bill by a 64 to 17 vote after the E. Hanson substitute amendment, endorsed by Gov. Blaine and Speaker Dahl, was accepted. The Dahl plan, backed by La Follette progressives and Socialists, establishes a graduated income tax with rates from 1 percent to 16 percent and a $10 personal property tax offset for individuals and corporations, with corporate rates 2 to 7 percent.
A dispatch from Peking reports Li Yuanhung repudiates resigning as president of China claiming coercion. Trentelli issues statement from London dated June 15.
Paris June 15 The chamber of deputies approved Poincare's domestic policy 280 to 200 after a debate led by Ybarnegaray who warned the premier to choose between left and right. The article outlines French plans on Ruhr occupation and British notes while noting Belgium's cabinet crisis and ongoing Franco British consultations. Upton Sinclair case in Los Angeles court noted with trial set for June 37.
Albert D. Lasker, retiring chairman of the United States Shipping Board, was guest of honor at a farewell dinner by the board at the Hamilton hotel. President Harding and Secretary George B. Christian Jr. attended. Lasker to resign Wednesday but will stay until a successor is ready. He plans to sail on the Leviathan after its trial trip and remain abroad three weeks before returning to Chicago to rejoin his advertising company as president.
Gen L Terrazas dies at 94 in Chihuahua City after a long life defending estates against federal expropriation decrees. He fought Apache and Comanche incursions, governed Chihuahua state several times, and his son Luis Terrazas Jr died in captivity with Villa. A special military escort and elaborate funeral plans await.
District government plans to order 120000 automobile license tags for 1924, announced Commissioner Rudolph. This exceeds any previous year by 20000. Tags will be white numerals on black, same size as Maryland Virginia tags, with distribution likely starting November 1. Tags cover the calendar year.
Constance Drexel reports on Europe during her observation tour with Bavarian events. Sarah Bernhardt claims how she hoodwinked a mayor in Indians. H G Wells discusses Home as imperial power in Outline of History. Exhtie Hickenbecker describes routes to the front for entry to the alt-Aight teg game. Norman Jeffries outlines points in the great war won of Pung-Chow.
A code covering proper civilian usage of the American flag was adopted at the closing session of a conference called by the American Legion. A permanent committee was authorized to disseminate it nationwide, urging schools and juvenile groups to study the Star Spangled Banner and to enact uniform flag display laws in public buildings, with pledge and allegiance mandates for public funds.
Chicago June 16 Preservation for scientific investigation by historians of the asphalt beds of Kern County California suggests they are death pits for birds and animals. Dr William Nebb of Northwestern University reports three months of study and cites well preserved skulls including a saber toothed tiger. He argues the extinction of the species followed from the growing tusk and rapid decay of the animal in the sticky beds.
Damage estimated at 10000 dollars and a major blaze at Prank Kidwell warehouse 628 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Firefighters fought through thick smoke cutting a brick wall to reach the rear and halted gas danger with gas men in masks while police reserves kept crowds back at the scene.
In Temiscouata county Quebec Sully and Les Etroite villages were wiped out by forest fires. Two men are reported killed. In New Brunswick forests caused damages estimated at 4.8 million dollars over 160000 acres with timber and buildings destroyed. Heavy rain near Arbestook county virtually extinguished remaining fires.
New York June 15 defers the sentencing of stock brokers Edward M. Fuller and William F. McGee who pleaded guilty to bucketing orders. Fuller collapsed in jail yesterday and is too ill to attend, so sentencing is postponed until next Tuesday.
District zoning commissioners consider creating a new zone called A Restricted to allow only detached homes. Planned hearings next month will gauge citizen views and determine whether to amend the current A Area rules.
Low Angelée June 1b man motion picture actress Vera Steadman was granted a divorce from Jackie Taylor, orchestra leader, in the superior court yesterday. She charged cruelty.
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