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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
1
A lyrical, sweeping column recalls past American maritime policy and national mood. It cites Ship, policy, and legal shifts from the era, touches on the Davis-Wade era debates, references the Supreme Court, and notes tensions in Europe and the Middle East. The piece blends cultural references with ongoing geopolitical strains and public figures of the time.
A report from Westington Post Chicano dated April 30 details the fate of 11 year old Alice Jean Baxhdul as her adoption records are challenged over an apostrophe. Her guardian and attorney argue that the word consents was misinterpreted, claiming the adoption was illegal due to the apostrophe error and that she never consented to the proceedings.
Easton Ohio April 39 General denial of the governments claim was filed by the Payton Wright Airplane Company in a federal case. The government charged fraud and overpayment related to wartime aircraft contracts. The company denies all allegations and says production ceased with its entire output sold.
Moxteala, a matador from Moxico City and Barcelona, reportedly faced fatal danger after a wild bull from Sonora injured him during a bullfight in Lower Califopril. Local witnesses claimed attempts to end life in the ring were discussed but unclear due to chaotic crowd reactions and alleged protective measures.
Lausanne April 30 France warns Turkey against concentrating troops on the Syrian frontier and threatens reinforcement of French forces in Syria if needed. Ismet Pasha invited to luncheon. France cites Chester concession as a grievance. Allies doubt Turkey’s move endangers Asia Minor stability while Russia angers Switzerland over Lausanne participation and the straits issue.
Five of the eight dancers who this morning equalled the endurance record at Youngstown Ohio last Saturday tonight passed the 144 hour mark. Although exhausted they continued to shuffle about the floor. At the start of the dance fast Tuesday they announced their goal of 150 hours.
Florida Gov. Hardee asks the Senate to remove Leon County County Judge B Willis over malfeasance tied to the death of Martin Tabert at the Putnam Lumber Company camp. The probe targets prison conditions and the convict lease system, with a joint legislative inquiry planned into the Knabb camp abuses and related officials.
Esther Mitchell widow of a Cincinnati surgeon and Joseph Kumbalek, a Chicago masseur, wed at noon in Avondale. The ceremony led by Rev John Hickey occurred at the Mitchell home amid a prank call claim about a telegram, later deemed a hoax. Mitchell, 60, and Kumbalek, 43, obtained the license and were married in Cincinnati on April 30.
A campaign to erect a memorial monument to mothers is announced. The drive, starting on Mothers Day, aims to honor mothers with a dedicated memorial here. The Federal Council of Churches and the Mathara Day International Association are linked to the effort.
Berlin reports say Germany plans a 30,000,000,000 gold mark reparations proposal with a 99 year anti aggression pact and a Franco German industrial entente. Government deliberations continue as Reichstag leaders weigh whether payments hinge on a foreign loan or a neutral expert inquiry.
Three men died and two were injured when a man described as a negro ran amuck in Helena Ala shooting Allen Abernathy and others. The victims include Allen Abernathy 22 from Birmingham, Charles Phillips 25 coal miner from Roebuck and John Mor man Cain 45 from Helena. Injured include J W Roy former deputy sheriff and Col Roy of Helena. The incident sparked gunfire and dynamiting before calming by nine o clock with no riot.
At Paris on April 30 allied delegates reached a compromise allowing the United States priority in reimbursing occupation costs from the German reparation fund. A remaining legal point on America’s position toward Germany was not specified but is pursued with high priority. If settled at next meeting a full agreement is expected.
Chicago April 89 Emerson Hough novelist of Western tales died in a hospital in Evanston after an intestinal obstruction. He was 66, suffered heart and respiratory complications, and had recent travel and writing credits including The Covered Wagon. Survived by wife Charlotte A Cheesebrom, born Newton Iowa 1857, University of Iowa graduate 1889.
Across 28 states reports show actual worker shortages in several labor classes with 23 states affected, 21 fully absorbing unemployment, and only four with general unemployment. Wage rises are noted nationwide, including 11 percent for 200,000 packing house workers, 15 percent for carpenters, 12 cents hourly for common laborers, and notable gains in New England mills, Chicago, Michigan, and other trades. Bethlehem Steel workers gain 11 percent, plasterers top at 150 cents hourly in Buffalo and St Louis sees its highest plasterer wage.
The first carload of watermelons of the season passed through the Potomac freight yards in Alexandria yesterday afternoon by fast freight. The melons, from Felder, Fla, are consigned to Manhattan Transfer in New Jersey for the New York market.
The British government submitted suggestions to the debt funding settlement but Secretary Mellon called them inconsequential and mainly about payment methods. The American debt commission may meet Saturday to review the points raised and possibly finalize the agreement, though further negotiations on some issues could follow.
Paducah Kentucky April 30 officials said mob threats forced removal today to Princeton Kentucky of Mrs Henriette Wagner and Mrs Emma Shilian arrested in connection with a dynamite explosion that wrecked Alfred Warren's home and killed Mrs Warren Jealousy over Warren cited as motive Officials held a court of inquiry and indicated valuable evidence had been developed Mrs Wagner's friend Mrs Shilian was arrested for her closeness to Wagner a second man may be implicated in the case Warren 14 and three children escaped injury as the blast was placed directly under the lead occupied by Mrs Warren
President Harding spoke yesterday with Henry Lane Wilson former Ambassador to Mexico on the administration plan for American entry into the permanent court of international justice. Wilson, noted as a bitter opponent of the league of nations, declined to state his position on the court issue.
New York reports Supreme Court ruling creates: foreign ships cannot bring liquor into U.S. ports beyond the three mile limit, making American vessels equal in access to liquor stores aboard. Counsel Ira Campbell says the decision favors American owners, with mixed reactions from shipping interests and officials.
The Supreme Court held that intoxicating liquors cannot be brought aboard on American or foreign ships within three miles of U S shores. The decision limits territorial jurisdiction to within three miles, allowing foreign vessels to sell to passengers only outside the limit. The ruling affirms prior New York court findings and prompts possible federal action to align enforcement and policy. Justice Van Devanter delivered the majority opinion with dissent from McReynolds, while Sutherland dissented on foreign vessel rights.
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