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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1923
Page
1
A rapid collage notes global politics from Lausanne to Asia Minor and the League, with remarks on American restraint, Greece Italy and Turkey, plus a satire on Washington power. It touches on European unrest from Naples to Madrid, the Philippines defense idea, and cultural notes about art and philanthropy.
J. Ken neiy Jr held the new world record of 66 hours and 22 minutes for continuous piano playing in Houston. The marathon began at 2:05 p.m. last Saturday with six locals aiming to surpass Howard Roth’s 29 hour mark from Toledo.
Army aviators from Kelly Field Texas piloted Fred Starek’s flight and were presented to President Harding. Maj. Gen. Pattick assigned them for the air service help while financier Mr. Starek accompanied the mission on an inspection from the Northwest to Washington.
The War Department forecasts disposal of nearly all surplus properties by June 30 through sales. This week's sales totaled about 7.0 million dollars, with the current fiscal year’s estimate near 80 million. Last week’s takings were around 7.0 million as well.
The British House of Commons defeated George Lambert’s motion to cut £11,000,000 for a Singapore naval base by 253 to 94. Lambert warned the plan violates the Washington treaty and risks global vulnerability while London lacks aircraft defenses. Supporters argued the base could aid U S defenses, notably the Philippines, and maintain sea power despite risks.
Baltimore May 1 After dancing continuously for 187 hours four men and a girl at the Fourth regiment ar way quit at 7 o'clock tonight joint Adders of the new record The dancers phowan last Tuesday night with twenty five couples The survivors are Evelyn King John Davis and Harry Talbott of Baltimore Aubrey Gilbert a marine Washington and Warren Mills Colombia 8 C Although so exhausted they could scarcely keep awake the dancers this afternoon boldly announced their call at 200 hours They abandoned this idea however when it was learned that the hall had some time to been engaged for 7 o'clock tonight Rather than move they called a halt The manger of the contest declared today that the original roles had adhered to in every way and that the record was genuine.
New York May 1 Babe Ruth loses 590.61 in city court to satisfy a judgment for damages to cars in a collision with Ruths car. Justice Wendel orders $590.61 deducted from Ruths monthly envelopes. Yankee management notes cash figures for May and June with annual salary estimates widely varying.
Forty injured as a Manhattan Bridge street car derailed during rush hour. The 70 passenger car sped 600 feet, collided with vehicles, struck a trolley pole, severing wires. Police halted traffic while wrecking crews and volunteers aided the injured. motorman Daniel Galvin was unconscious and rushed to hospital.
Essen May 1 By AP In Werden jail near the Krupp villa Dr Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach president of the Krupp works is prisoner of French occupation authorities. He faces charges tied to the March 31 riot at the Krupp plant in which four Germans were killed and many wounded. Also jailed are three Krupp directors including Brahn and two others. The case, with possible death sentence and heavy fines, will be heard under a French court martial with proceedings set to begin Friday morning. The villa Hugei hosts Frau Bertha von Bohlen and Krupp’s widow mother awaiting the outcome.
Protesters clash with police near Labor headquarters in Paris as mounted and foot squads drive crowds toward Place du Combat. Dozens injured, one policeman mortally wounded, streetcars wrecked, windows broken, and buses strike a pedestrian. Strikes divert riders to streetcars.
Chicago authorities report a juvenile case where a girl allegedly spent five thousand dollars in a month on chop suey. Mery McDonald was put on probation after officials could not prove she used funds for nonfood purposes. The girl claimed expenses traced to her father's name and her own account, with most being food purchases.
New York May 1 Federal jury convicts Dr Leonard K Hirshberg Winthrop Smith and Cornelius J Kelly of defrauding investors of 1 6 million via a blind pool scheme The jury deliberated 45 minutes and recommended clemency for Kelly while Hirshberg and Smith were held in bail pending sentence on May 8 The brokers operated as Winthrop Smith Company until bankruptcy investors say profits never materialized and many were unable to recover funds
Washington bakers declare a strike reducing available jobs as union demands a 1 cent an hour raise for day work and 20 cents for night shifts. Bakeries in nearby cities aid the situation while production shifts toward simplified finishing. A union meeting was held but no formal announcement beyond standing demands.
The Norwegian Minister addressed Vice President Coolidge and the Senate, extending Norway’s heartfelt sympathy on the death of Senator Knute Nelson. The message praised Nelson’s career and his fidelity to his adopted country while remembering his Norwegian birth.
A severe Caucasus earthquake costs lives and is reported by a Rostov on Don correspondent. The tremor was felt near Kavtsinka mines along the historic Caucasian military road, torn up for miles.
Munich and Bavarian May Day events saw no large clashes despite socialist and fascist tensions. Government placed reinforcements on streets and warned public against law breaches, while patriotic groups and hitlerist posters urged peace and vigilance. About 15,000 socialists joined a demo. fascist supporters held smaller gatherings elsewhere.
The article reports President Harding will not seek endorsements from organizations nor campaign to win support for American membership in the League Court. He emphasizes letting the Senate advise and consent, with the public free to form judgment, while avoiding outside pressure or propaganda efforts.
The Interior Department announced that oil royalties from Naval Reserve No. 2 in Kern County California reached $2,881,000. It contrasted this with the $7,500 the government would have received under a patent grant previously proposed for the land.
In Vermilion Ohio May 1 ashes and smoke claimed the lives of Rath Danielson 11 and Edward Danielson 9 adopted children of Mr and Mrs Victor Danielson who were away at a dance when a fire at their home burned the youths to death.
Lady Astor invites Labour leaders to a May 11 dinner in London to meet the Prince of Wales. The invitation was extended to Labour members in the House of Commons for the social event.
Philadelphia May 1 The Rt Rev Philip M Rhinelander bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania for twelve years resigned today His resignation was presented at the 139th annual convention of the diocese He had just returned from a year’s leave of absence because of illness The next meeting of the House of Bishops will consider the resignation likely in September Jurisdiction over the diocese falls to the Suffragan Bishop Thomas J Garland until a successor is elected Rhinelander born Newport R I 1868 attended St Paul’s School Concord NH Harvard and Oxford and once served in Washington DC after the death of Bishop Mackay-Smith
Pending the appeal of Ztang Bun Wan, a young Chinese student under sentence to be hanged May 18 for the murder of Dr Ben Sen Wu, the government delayed the charge of uttering a forged $5,900 check against Wan's brother Tsong Ing Wan. Wan is free on a $3,000 bond as the case awaits a new trial.
Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles of Farmington Connecticut died at his home May 1 in his 77th year after a long illness. A Naval Academy graduate in 1867 and retiree from active service in 1908 he served as naval aide to the Secretary of the Navy and at the U S embassy in London. He married a sister of Theodore Roosevelt and helped devise Connecticut river defense plans. A slight stroke occurred in April 1936.
Bankruptcy stock broker E Mi Puller & Co. books put in evidence during Fuller bucketing trial. Supreme Court denied secrecy bid. Judge Nott allowed use of records of transactions with pressure testimony in the case.
Government vows vigorous enforcement of Prohibition under Supreme Court ruling. Attorney General Daugherty states the mandate takes effect in 30 days and will be enforced with no favoritism, while Cabinet reviews implications for shipping, imports, and smuggling. Foreign diplomats weigh responses as policy signals from White House emerge. CONTINUED ON HIFTA Pace. Gite Whee
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