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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented column critiques reparations, diplomacy, and public figures. References to Micawber, the Ruhr, Lausanne, and Syria mix satire with serious tone. Notable mentions include Shriners, Daugherty, and a Washington donor funding the Central Union mission while local business leaders respond to financial strain.
A contentious bill on clean book measures faced a Senate deferment after a heated session. The measure, opposed by backers and questioned for its broad infection reference, was postponed tonight as lawmakers weigh its implications and potential action.
Chinese-American girl aged 13 faced court for the twenty first time in a Children’s Court session. She was sent to a state training school in Hudson after another episode, with details noting her family ties and the society’s involvement.
The United States declared a strict interpretation of the prohibition law effective June and will enforce it against any vessel within three miles of territorial waters. Treasury and State Department officials prepared regulatory steps while Mellon and Hughes push to curb the rum fleet, dispatching cutters off New Jersey as ships begin tours of duty.
The Supreme Court heard that vaudeville was controlled by major exchanges including BF, Keith Vaudeville Exchange and the Orpheum Circuit, barring actors and producers from succeeding without consent. Mar tin W. Littleton argued that exchanges do not engage in interstate commerce, while Senator Pepper denied monopoly charges and said no reply would be made to the accusation.
Coroner Oscar Wolff led an inquest into the disappearance of Leighton Mount, a Northwestern University freshman. Witnesses described a class fight, a lake assault, and a post abduction struggle as police probed whether Mount was killed or disappeared after a hazing incident.
Charles E Ruthenberg, Cleveland communist, found guilty of criminal syndicalism by a Berrien County jury in St Joseph Michigan after a three ballot verdict. Judge Charles White deferred sentence to June 4 pending appeal. Prosecutors portrayed Ruthenberg as advocating violent overthrow of the United States.
Fort Saskatchewan May 2 Emilio Piccariltio the Emperor Pic and 23 year old Mrs Florence Lassandra were hanged at sunrise for the murder of Steve Lanson of the Alberta provincial police. Piccariltio pleaded innocence as the trap sprang at 6 15 am with Father Fidelis and Dr H K Mooney present. Lassandra, after protesting a charge of betrayal, forgave all and died at 5 02 am. Guards surrounded the prison as Ottawa rejected clemency for both. the pair faced the scaffold amid the rum trade lore and a tense night at the yard.
A petition to modify a December restraining order seeks permission for a directors meeting of the Pierce Oil Corporation to perfect a bond in a Texas appeal. Judge Moncure in Richmond chancery court was to hear the petition, with a likely hearing the next day. The dispute centers on alleged invalid director selection due to four quarterly dividends and control by preferred stockholders. The case is before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. the Texas suit seeks a bond on an $2,080,488 judgment in the corporation’s favor.
Memphis business leaders rally to support Clarence Saunders and his Piggly Wiggly Stores stock sale campaign. The group endorsed aiding the direct sale plan as New York stock moves prompted a surge of short selling and market interest. The rally followed an endorsement from the Memphis Chamber of Commerce directors.
Chicago May 2 12 year old Alice Nut awarded to foster mother Mrs James Nuttall by Judge Joseph 3B David after testimony at Waukegan Illinois. The girl chose to stay with the Nuttalls saying she loves them more than her real mother. The judge said welfare is paramount and ordered the girl to remain with foster parents until age 14 with access for visits and possible excursions by real mother on state court approval.
In New York on May 2 a man named Murad shouted threats at John D. Rockefeller Jr outside the Fifth Avenue home. He followed Rockefeller into the vestibule and fought police, was captured unarmed, and taken to Bellevue Hospital after a brief struggle witnessed by bystanders.
Berlin sent a sweeping plan for 60.06 billion gold marks to settle reparations under Versailles. Paris officials and Premier Poincaré termed the proposal preposterous and said it would reopen the reparations question, urging neutral adjudication only if Germany refuses loans.
A contested note from Germany on reparations rises questions of interest arbitration and payment plans. France cites a drafted scheme and fears in good faith. Belgium deems Germany's offer too small while Secretary Hughes discusses a U.S. plan.
A blast at a ammunition factory in the Tula region of Russia killed about 100 people including General Matinixoft and several military officers and three members of the local soviet, according to a Central News dispatch received in Helsingfors.
Montgomery County commissioners on advice of counsel ordered the transfer of 710 000 in motor vehicle fines and forfeitures to the State motor vehicle commissioner. The move followed a months old lawsuit by Maryland’s attorney general challenging the legality of the county treasurer handling the funds. The suit was dismissed for improper party but ruled the law unconstitutional. The county asserts it is unfair for the State to demand fines for which county police and police court are responsible.
Department of Justice officials said a general oil industry inquiry is under way in connection with the Senate committee investigation led by Senator La Follette. Agents have worked about two months to gather records and assess whether action beyond the committee report on the Standard Oil desolution is needed.
President Harding plans a Western trip with the Fourth of July in Portland Oregon. He aims to sail for Alaska around July 10 and return via the Northern route with addresses planned along the way. Senator McNary and Harry Chandler discussed several aspects of the trip.
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