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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
1
A collage of headlines and zingers spans politics arts and commerce. Mentions Harding and Maine, Elllis Island, Wall Street shifts, a stamp of satire on public figures, a Grand Opera season, a Scotch run aground, Bernhardt, and a claim of artificial wood making in Chr istiania with technical claim. The tone is fragmentary, period-tinged, and arrayed like a column of quick items and jokes.
The Board of Children's Guardians is praised as essential in Washington's welfare system. A Hart Institute study urges home care, mothers pensions, and full examinations for children under care. It notes DC lags in reducing institutional placements and criticizes a spiteful attack on the board, while citing limited field staff and recent congressional staff increases.
London June 25 Robert Smille, former miners leader, seated as Morpeth representative. Laborites greeted him with red flowers in boutonnières as Conservatives protested the flowers. Speaker could not intervene amid noisy exchanges and angry words between parties.
London reports the government will announce in the House of Commons today a 60 percent boost to Britain's air force. Duke of Devonshire said May 9 in the Lords that a large increase is needed, replying to Lord Birkenhead who urged a strong air force standard amid French air strength.
The Royal Mail Line steamer Caraquet from Halifax to the West Indies struck reefs 12 miles north of Bermuda at daylight. About 25 first class passengers and 5 third class travelers were aboard with heavy mails and cargo. Ocean tugs assisted. currents high but no loss of life reported. Caraquet, 4890 tons, built in 1994 at Belfast, is part of Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. roster.
Treasury officials investigated a conspicuous bribe offer tied to relaxing prohibition enforcement in an Eastern State. The advertised sum of $360,000 was linked to a chain of breweries resuming operation, with details emerging as investigations proceed.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports lynchings in the first half of 1923 dropped to 11 from 13 in 1922. Florida had three. Georgia two. Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas one each.
Mrs Sarah E B Baker, 24, files for divorce from James C Baker, 65, claiming he bought her for 6500 dollars at their 3 year old Kentucky marriage. She says she was coerced by an uncle under threats of death to wed the aged man.
Lawsonne June 26 By AP Turkey and the allies agreed to mutual renunciation of indemnities. The Turks bound themselves to task the reparation commission for 6,400,000 Turkish gold pounds seized by the Allies from the Dosycrhhe Bank in Berlin. They also would not ask the British government for reimbursement of 4,000,000 Turkish gold pounds seized in Poland for the construction of two warships.
Aues and Geddes the Irish Ambassador though feeble as a result of wrongness left Washington yesterday for New York and will sail tomorrow on Greviner Berengarte for a vacation in England Secretary Hughes called on the Ambassador yesterday to say farewell.
Two wooden trolley cars leaped from an elevated structure in Brooklyn into a busy street intersection. The crash killed several people, wounded many, and caused a blaze as broken trolley wires sparked flames. Officials, including Mayor Hylan, blamed faulty construction and a defective truck after inspecting the wreckage.
A newly convened New York grand jury, authorized by Governor Smith, began hearing witnesses in the slaying of Clarence Peters by Walter Ward in May 1822. Three witnesses testified on the first day, with prosecutors preparing to issue subpoenas for messages between Ward’s brother Ralph and father George Ward and other items. Ward admitted the killing, claiming self defense, while his earlier fraud case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
New York feminist Alice Foote MacDougall released a study noting a rise in women's business participation from 14.7 to 21.0 percent since 1880 while men's participation fell about 0.5 percent. She argues women will govern most commerce within a century as inventions ease drudgery and men may take on housekeeping.
George Maxwell, president of the Authors punishers and Composers Association of America, pleaded not guilty to writing poison pen letters about Allan Ryan. He posted 98000 bail after an April indictment and said he returned to vindicate himself and pursue justice for those who harmed him and his friends.
Paul P Glaser of Gary Indiana petitioned the Supreme Court to review his Federal district court case on charges of admimmunism, archaiuh bolshevism and intent to destroy the government by force. He denied most charges and claimed he is socialist not communist, while possessing communist literature and Lenin’s portrait.
New York June 23 jury failed to agree on a verdict in the lawsuit of John M Larsen aviation inventor against Commercial Union Insurance Co Ltd. Larsen claimed $16 008 for a fire loss on his Long Island plane. He said an employee was hired to set the fire, while insurers argued the case and others were prepared as a frame to injure his reputation.
Savannah on June 26 reports a safety pin used to fasten a cast caused a fatal injury to Dr A Rochester, a local specialist who died last week. The risk of infection followed the slip, with his funeral planned for San Jose Colif. A separate cablegram notes King Albert’s injuries after a horse accident were not serious.
Heat relief seekers at the Battery free baths were scorched when a fire spread from a nearby pier to the bathe barge. The blaze destroyed an old pier, a small steam barge, and a tab. Half a dozen women were buried and bruised in a rush to flee. two firemen were lightly hurt. No serious injuries reported.
Washington report details clashes over U S seizure of foreign sealed liquor in American waters under the Volstead Act. Officials contend partial seizures evade law while Britain and other nations resist. Prohibition authorities argue vessels tested the act as foreign ships bring supplies for beverage use. consular notes claim medical purpose. The dispute hints at broader international complications if enforcement continues.
The Navy Department announced the sale of six obsolete naval vessels for roughly 125000. Colliers Vulcan and Mars went to John E Walsh of Boston, Vulcan at 360100 and Mars 35100. Prairie tender sold to Louis Rothenberg of Oakland for 22566.66. Yacht Vixen to Fair Oaks Steamship Co of New York for 3100. Motor boat Helenite to H W Brockles of Milwaukee for 1100. Subchaser No 44 sold to Ralph Canning of San Francisco for 8be.
The order halting transport of first class mail to Europe due to lack of funds was countermanded yesterday. All first class mail will proceed without interruption, though parcels and other services may wait until the new appropriation becomes available in July.
Ethel Barrymore Colt has filed for divorce in Providence Superior Court from Russell G Colt. Hearing set for the week of July 2. Under Colt will, Mrs Colt received a joint share in a state in Mamaroneck New York with $25 000 outright. Children received $50 000 each and Mr Colt $100 000 outright plus other property. The couple has been living apart for years. married March 14 1909 in Hyde Park Massachusetts.
In Elslesen Prussia a balcony clash between nationalists and communists during a memorial unveiling for Dr Walter Rathenau left two dead and 25 seriously wounded. Separately in Rheinan a German worker shot by Germans, a French officer killed by a revolver, and a French soldier accidentally killed near Bolinsen in the Ruhr. London reports Baldwin denying French-Rhineland secession talks authenticity. no government plan to pursue Pars.
After a four hour inquest in Bladensburg the coroner jury found that bailiff James Leebrick died from a wound inflicted by an unknown assailant while aiding a fellow officer. The verdict came on the fifth poll as the town, shaken by the event, awaited closure.
President Harding denounces attempts to alter the day law and nationalize coal. He cites enforcement of the Volstead Act, warns Republicans against nullification, and urges states to enforce prohibition while signaling possible further restrictions. He criticizes Gov Smith and calls the plan a political blunder amid dry sentiment.
President Harding spoke from a car platform in Denver addressing a large audience about coal operations. He warned against nationalising the mines and said the United States coal commission would offer a public solution to the industry’s problems in the national interest.
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