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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1923

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Breakfast News Echoes From Global Turmoil and Arts

A fragmentary outlook blends witty aphorisms with World War I era foreign affairs. References drift from Lansing era politics to Tingtein and Te 50 miles away battles, bandit leaders praised as educated, and rail and Rhine era cautions. Mentions Poe Edison and world court debates, with Franco-German tensions and Japan’s stance shaping uneasy headlines.

Congress Tingtein Republic Shasi Yangtze Lieaumant

Chinese Slayer Granted 60 Day Stay of Execution

Fiang Sun Wan, a Chinese student in New York, sentenced for the murder of Dr Ben Sen Wu, was granted a 60 day reprieve by Justice Jennings Baler. Wan had been scheduled for hanging next Friday after the Court of Appeals denied a new trial. Counsel James A. Shek plans to seek Supreme Court review. Dr Wu was killed on January 28.

Fiang Sun Wan New York Ben Sen Wu Jennings Baler Wan Priday Court of

Teased at School a Boy Kills Himself in Greenville

A teen in Greenville Pennsylvania died by suicide after persistent teasing at school. Authorities report classmates and a favored teacher allegedly pressured him to join a group, with distress mounting as the teen faced exclusion and scorn at home and in classes.

Greenville Raymond Baker Dame Hare Weausa Toa

President Harding Courting Court Controversy Tours Planned

President Harding avoids discussing reservations on the World Court issue and plans a Alaska trip starting about June 20. He will not lead a campaign for or against the protocol, leaving the matter to be debated in the Senate and by opponents and supporters.

Edgar Allan Poe Eliot Wadeworth Harding Hot Springs Arkansas Tom Edison Sart White House The Washington Post Co Woodrow Wilson Senate A&qight Hughes Hoover Alaska Washington World Court Sena

Air Mail reaches five year mark with Hawaiian pouch

The 11th anniversary of the air mail service was celebrated as a Honolulu pouch arrived in Washington after a cross country journey. The pouch traveled from Honolulu to Golden Gate in 76 hours minutes and from San Francisco to Washington in 844 hours. The bag arrived in San Francisco on the Omaha front, breaking a cruising record not previously known to officials. No special transit preparations were made and most of the trip was overland by train, averaging travel time.

Washington Bruch Honolulu Hawa Golden Gate San Francisco Omaha Post Office Department Weahington

Sugar Injunction Appeal Due Today

Government seeks quick appeal in New York Federal court over injunction against New York Sugar Exchange. Officials anticipate possible hearing in October. brokers subpoenaed to supply records as sugar shares slide. Cuba sugar production near completion. Emanuel Stearn Company files involuntary bankruptcy alleging failure to deliver sugar and cover losses.

New York Federal Court New York Sugar Exchange Supreme Court Department of Jus- Hon New York Seymour Tork Aeannut Brown Leopold Coffee and Sugar Exchange Serand Exchange Wall Street The Stock Exchange Cuba Emanuel Stearn Company, Inc Lamborn & Co

Reports A J White Found in Portland

A report claimed Andrew J White, noted Washington businessman who vanished in December, was found in Portland Oregon. Police headquarters received the report last night from an anonymous caller and Lieut Plemmons doubted its truth pending verification. Mrs White expressed disbelief.

Andrew J. White Washington Portland Oreg Lieut Plemmons Saneone Mrs White

Bandits Shoot Timekeeper in New York City Robbery

Ralph Hosler of Findlay, guarding a New York Central railroad timekeeper, was shot and likely fatally wounded during an early morning robbery. Two masked men entered a Farnham coach, seized the cash, and escaped with about $160 after binding Hosler. He crawled to a nearby farmhouse for aid.

Buffalo N Oy Ralph Hosler Findlay New York Central Railroad Tim Farnham Hapler Jones

Hot Springs Flood and Fire Ravage City Center

Hot Springs Ark May 15 flood and fire sweeped the business district from a mountain torrent. The Marquette hotel and nearly a score of stores burned. one woman suffered a serious skull fracture after being swept into a car by the current. Arkansas National Guard deployed to guard damaged sections as waters ran down Central Avenue and street life faced collapse.

Marquette Hotel Hot Springs Ark Katie Christianson Central Avenue Marquette Apringa Company Arkansas National Guard Officla Daatruriusa Furneninga Cosen Mora Fimmes Jagg Wight Geventenen Stracken Carrest Grand Rapids Oliver Finnie American Bapresa Office Fiowenthal Shoe Store Dixie Cafe

British Gain Bagdad Line After 25 Year Struggle

Special cable from Lausanne notes Britain won control of the Berlin Bagdad railway after a 25 year battle. A British syndicate, backed by the Anglo Persian Oil Co, secured the last share from Banque des Chemins de Fer Orientaux, ending Turkish, German and French contest over Anatolia railway concessions from the Bosphorus to Bagdad.

Anglo-Persian Oil Company Lausanne Berlin-Gagdad Kaisers Dream Banque Des Chemins de Fer Orientaux Zurich Anatolia Railway Her- Un-Bagdad Frederick Gunther Dresden Germany Anatolia Turkey Qual Mosul Chester Bosphorus An- Bara Konia Deutscher Bank Sultan Abdul Hamid Bagdad Berlin Bagdad Ins Zurich Bank Reparations Commission Bagdad Ling

Noted Florida physicist Webster shoots self in Florida

Worcester Massachusetts May 1 Arthur Gordon Webster a Clark University physicist and member of the naval advisory board shot himself in his Clark laboratory after leaving a note claiming years of failure. He was 59 and had held posts in the National Academy of Sciences and other societies. The same issue reports Leon County Judge S. F Willis ordered removed from office following the Tabert case and related senate actions amid testimony of alleged conspiracies and misconduct involving county officials and the labor camp.

A. G. Webster Florida Senate Self Worcester Mass Arthur Gordon Webster Clark University Clark Laboratory Webwater Hill Hls Laboratory Nesidant Tas Chase Webster Hia Gordon Papa Naval Advisory Board National Academy of Sefence Washington American Academy of Arts and Sciences Boston American Philosophize Society of Philadelphia Tallahassee Fla F Willis Leon County Senate Martin Tarbert North Pekote Putnam Lumber Company Fila Gov Hardee Sherritt J . Jones Tabert Walter Higeinvotham Willis Jerry Poppell Poppell Jones Raifrona Lumber Whilip

Indict Grid Iron Star Brickley in Forgery Case

Cheries E Brickley former Harvard grid iron star and Montgomery Gib son local stock broker were indicted today in superior criminal court on charges of illegal stock negotiations. Brickley is charged with theft of $20 000 from the Commercial Trust Company arising from stock deposited as security for a loan. Gibson is charged with theft of $4 6000 from two clients. Both are charged with inducing Kurt R Stern berg to forge the name of William J Hines and depositing forged certificates as security. Brickley was leased in 910000 bait.

Springfield Maas Cheries E Brickley Harvard Gridiron Star Montgomery Gibson Superior Criminal Court Brickley Commercial Trust Company Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company Ara Kurt R Sternberg William J Hines Thompsonville Conn

Miners Strike At Lehigh Coal Pit After Match Ban

A strike affecting 425 men was declared at Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company No 9 colliery in Lansford Pennsylvania after officials announced a safet inspector would be appointed to ensure no matches enter the mine and electric blasting would be used. Union officials say the men will comply and the fire company will halt electric motor use in gas-prone levels due to spark risks.

Lansford Eilamore Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Aafets

Love Letters of Sarah Bernhardt Headline Preview

The Washington Post previews next Sunday a feature on the great actress Sarah Bernhardt. It recounts her witty and daring style in love letters, noting phrases once considered provocative.

Sarah Bernhardt Portie Washington Post

Police Courts Record Record Revenue Surge Across Four Months

Police courts report total fines and forfeitures of 160 584 67 for January through April, up 57 287 3 from last year. Liquor-related cases contribute heavily. traffic and DUI penalties also rise. Daily earnings averaged 56 085 to fuel a busy period across both branches.

Treasury Bonds Subscriptions Exceed One Billion

Subscriptions for the new Treasury 4% bonds surpassed one billion dollars with estimates of large cash and exchange offers. About half of the subscriptions from the Canadian exchange are expected to be accepted, while the overall limit for the issue is $490 million. The treasury will continue accepting offers until the cap is reached, with the March 16 maturity date noted for the notes.

Treasury Borda Red Caan Victory Notes

China Bandits Take Prisoners During Raids Across Provinces

Shanghai dispatch notes Suchow bandits moving captives into mountain strongholds near Lincheng, signaling pressure on Peking ahead of negotiations. Reports describe widespread banditry, pirate activity along southern rivers, and American and British interests threatened as Chinese troops respond.

Shanghai Lincheng Peking Bapditry Borcotte Serepal Tarea Warlime Angie Mayo Tangshan Chihu Suan Tientsie United States Hankow Hupeh Shaowa Fukies Christian Pukién Kwangtang Sun Yat-Sen Neer Pakhol H C Rowson

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