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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented look at cultural trends and events from the era. The piece links breakfast table news to global stories including a virulent weather event in Mitchell County Texas with 16 dead and 100 injured, drift into social topics, crime notes in Newark, labor progress claims, and reflections on public figures and theater. The prose blends disparate items into a single snapshot of daily news flavor.
Muriel McCormick daughter of Herold F McCormin and granddaughter of John Rockefeller announced plans to close her women’s wear shop. A dual clearance sale of gowns and maps is set as preparation for closing. McCormick, studying for opera, will devote time to that pursuit and has no other interests.
Special cable dispatch from Lausanne May 14 reports Greece threatening to fight Turkey rather than pay reparations. Greek forces around 150,000 ready in Thrace near Constantinople as Athens weighs options to resist Angora demands. Britain’s stance could influence whether Greece acts on threats or seeks Lausanne settlement.
Sixteen dead and about 100 injured after a tornado tore through Mitchell county Texas early today. The storm struck farms between Westbrook and Loraine, leveling homes and damaging crops across a 30 mile path. Rescue efforts continued amid mud and flooding as relief trains delivered nurses and supplies.
The Alexandria Fire Company Museum received ancient Chinese firearms and four canoe-shaped pieces once part of the Great Wall defense. Believed to be 100 plus years old, the weapons were donated by Thomas D Downe and documented by Brigadier General Chaden Humphreys. The guns weigh about 71 pounds each and the cannons about 109 pounds, with carriages, and add to the collection's historical armament.
Moscow May 14 Soviet Russia’s note to Great Britain, released here, adopts conciliatory terms. It proposes a conference to discuss British charges and to regularize Soviet British relations, disputes propaganda accusations, and seeks compensation for Russian prisoners. The 3,000 word document, drafted by Maxim Litvinoff, criticizes the British ultimatum as hostile and states that dialogue is the proper path to settle differences.
Report from Mount Mystery describes Sino bandit leaders negotiating for release of foreign prisoners. Diplomats weigh extending grace periods while considering foreign guard precautions on rails. Officials in Peking and Lincheng say talks show prospects for an early settlement amid no alien troops planned.
A night fire at Chestnut Farms Dairy, 1118 Connecticut Ave, sent thick smoke over DC streets as three alarms brought most city fire units. No injuries reported. damages about 76000 dollars, fully insured. Fire started in the basement under the building, with efforts concentrating on the cellar and first floor. Firefighters fought through water-filled floors and smoke as spectators watched from nearby hotels and apartments.
Mar 14 The grand jury continues hearing possible further evidence in the Poison Pen case against Maxwell, head of Maxwell International, as officers from ASCAP and others dispute letters. Twenty two witnesses have left the state. one named writer is suspected. The district attorney would not confirm a search of Maxwell’s apartment or whether Mrs Allan A Ryan would testify.
Newark authorities uncover a suspected alliance of police, underworld figures, and jail guards involved with robberies and a fatal shooting of Patrolman PeterskI. Four men arrested, two confessed, as investigation links turnkeys and corrupt officers to the crime.
May 14 Moline Illinois four bodies recovered from the Mississippi after leaping from a Campbell's Island trestle to escape a streetcar. Two men and a woman identified. others, including Miss Grelzie or Mrs Newton, remain missing. Charity party scene and a Davenport saleswoman among the deceased or missing.
A 45 year old New York man was arrested after allegedly abducting a woman posing as a minor and attempting to lure her into a house on Th ra avenue and Nimety fifty street. Stella said Allen had followed her home and claimed he brought the girl to New York because he loved children. He was held without bail.
President Harding plans twelve talks from St Louis to San Diego as he outlines views on American membership in the permanent court of international justice and his Alaska and coast states policy. He will address transportation, water transport, and farm credits, with Seattle and Portland possible sites for Alaska remarks.
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