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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
1
A sprawling mosaic of notes and opinions touches on international events from La Grande semaine in Paris to the Ruhr, vaccines, and Soviet policy. It mentions Edwin Ro Bergdoll’s upcoming decoration and domestic debates on economy, labor, and immigration with Julius Dawes era references.
The United States Railroad Labor Board condemned the Pennsylvania system for denying shop crafts union representation and refusing additional elections. It criticized the carrier for suppressing majority rights and warned of further action in clerks cases, noting the importance of lawful employee representation for stable railway operations.
Cairo dispatch reports the parabic conference at Jappa rejected the Anglo Arab treaty as it concerns Palestine. If talks between King Hussin and the Arab executive fail, resistance measures to the treaty will be announced.
Limerick June 11 President Cosgrave told a large gathering Ireland has taken a forward step toward nationhood and sovereignty. He said the government would not risk established sovereignty if war threatened. He condemned the northern government’s outside Freestate stance and urged unity and brotherly cooperation.
London reports June 17 that Paris and Brussels intend a joint written note to Britain on passive resistance in the Ruhr. Poincare describes an “invisible occupation” regime, outlining German withdrawal and French protection for the engineering commission, pending delivery of the note to England amid a Brussels crisis.
Report from New York dated June 17 states rum runners near Rum Row smuggle aliens and narcotics amid liquor traffic. The Mary Beatrice with fifteen to twenty Chinese aboard sparked investigations. Strandhill cited as another alien carrier. In Bladensburg Maryland a near riot followed the shooting of bailiff James A Leebrook as townsfolk offered blood for life saving measures and officials vow to assert order with new officers.
Senator Arthur Capper announced that his farm publications will use the mailing lists of William Jennings Bryan's paper, which recently ceased publication. Bryan will contribute to publications distributed to former Bryan subscribers, with no partisan content beyond his signature.
Victoria BC June 17 the Canadian Pacific Steamship Empress of Canada established a new transpacific record of eight days ten hours fifty three minutes on her arrival from the Orient today. The former record of eight days sixteen hours twenty one minutes had been held by the Empress of Renalea since 1514. The last voyage was accomplished in unfavorable weather with head winds and heavy seas officials said.
Edgar J Fuller, a charter member of the Fascisti of America, has been deposed as an officer and replaced by J M Swenson of Burlington Cole. National secretary Charles Clancy announced the change saying it serves the movement’s best interests and the group will adopt an American front with no foreign titles. A plan to place a framed U.S. Constitution in each member’s home was also outlined.
Augustin Goytisolo, Cuban delegation spokesman, states there is no need for alarm or elation about attending the Copenhagen conference on alcoholism. He predicts Cuba will remain wet for a long time as the people want it that way, while the government participates in the convention.
Ruhr miners and factory workers meet to decide how to respond to French occupation of rail hubs at Dortmund Bochum Herne Gelsenkirchen and other towns as German rail crews resist. Perishable food shipments stall with rising prices. Officials at Bochum and Dortmund to decide whether to cooperate with the French or press for a compromise.
Paris June 17 Lord Robert Cecil former undersecretary for foreign affairs and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster met Representative Stephen G Porter of Pennsylvania during a Geneva conference of the league of nations opium commission. Cecil, a guest at a party, and Porter exchanged cordial remarks with Porter inviting Cecil to call him Lord Porter as a sign of reciprocity.
The article argues Secretary Mellon will not have a purely vacation trip in Europe. Diplomatic circles expect invitations and hospitality from governments across Britain, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland. Each contact will likely influence U.S. policy views and provoke European reactions to Harding administration positions.
Ulster's first prohibition Sunday sparks a rush to cross borders for drinks. Visitors flock to border districts including Donegal Gavan Monaughan Louth and Bangor while Omeath sees one of its busiest days. Metagama passengers arrive parched in Belfast after Atlantic voyage.
Li Yuan Hung, who fled Beijing for Tientsin under threat of occupation, claims to remain China’s president. He reportedly withdrew a resignation submitted two months earlier and has named Chang Tsao Lin as commander for suppression of rebellion, signaling an alliance with Manchuria’s warlord amid rumored conflicts with Chang.
The Treasury announced accepting subscriptions totaling 189 833 500 to the latest certificates of indebtedness while total cash offers reached 242 462 000. Secretary Mellon decided to accept all matured securities offered in payment. The issue closes December 15 bearing 4 percent interest, ending the year’s fiscal operations with likely no new financing before mid September.
New York announces an all water direct freight service between New York City and Duluth via the Great Lakes and the New York State barge canal. M H Tracy & Co Inc ocean shippers plan two motor ships of 2460 tons each with hold tanks nearing completion. They will sail bi monthly, trips lasting nine days.
Aaron T Rossignol of Clarendon leaped from an airplane during an Amusement Park stunt near Georgetown Channel. In front of 2900 spectators he fell after 60 feet, struck water and drowned. wife and six children watched in horror as police and a coroner investigated hours later.
Miss Audrey Barnett of Lawrenceburg Tennessee asked Governor Austin Peay to allow electrocution or death by dragging. he refused. She later died at home from self inflicted knife wounds. After release she had been treated in hospital and received widespread sympathy and offers.
Two horses escaped from a stable at Thirteenth and C streets and raced through Washington on a sunny Sunday morning. Motorists joined the chase, diverting through Smithsonian grounds and parks to Pennsylvania Avenue before being cornered at Ninth and K Streets northwest. Patrolman Hine ton helped end the pursuit, marking a lively street scene in the nation’s capital.
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