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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
1
A collage of brief notes and quotations surveys postwar politics and culture. Mentions Cuno and reparations, Greece and Turkey, and reactions to policies in the US era. References to Byron, Landon rumors, and public figures Hardy, Mitchell, Bryan, and Harding. Includes weathered opinions on education, religion, and radicalism with dated asides.
From his Acquafredda retreat former prime minister Nitti issues a caustic attack on European policy. He says peace is impossible without US cooperation and urges the United States to forgo debts and refuse loans to nations not seeking peace. He criticizes France for aiming at Rhine provinces and domination over Germany, lauds the US Senate for rejecting Versailles and questions the League of Nations. Also notes aviation Grand Prix winner and race results.
Treasury officials pursue a way to honor the Supreme Court ban on liquor within three miles while ships carry crew rations abroad. A June 10 enforcement date may slip as officials study loopholes and foreign protests, with negotiations led by Assistant Secretary Maas and a Treasury panel weighing medicinal liquor allowances.
Revenue agents from Washington and Baltimore seized a 1000-gallon copper still on a Leonardtown area farm along with 25 000 gallons of mash and large quantities of fermenting ingredients. Two men believed to be operators were arrested as agents dismantled equipment and destroyed glass containers. The liquor stock and still were removed under guard for investigation.
A report notes an attempted scheme on Wall Street using phone fraud to extract shares and money. Authorities warn investors to be cautious as similar incidents surface among brokerage clients and corporate correspondences.
In North Bay on May 16 a man leaped from a crowded courtroom while facing robbery charges. He drew a cardboard pistol from his pocket, ordered the driver of a passing car to flee, and vanished after several blocks, leaving the weapon behind as court staff scrambled for control of the scene.
District man is accused as federal warrants target eight men alleged heads of a nationwide rum syndicate. The Yankton, a former navy dispatch boat, limped into harbor with cargo and provisions depleted, fueling a federal case involving liquor smuggling and customs fraud.
Dr Thomas Green will deliver the principal address as diplomas are presented to Sidwell graduates at the Frencs meet. The ceremony marks the Sidwell Felentiq ghead and honors the class with the presentation of diplomas tomorrow.
Diplomatic representatives in Peking express astonishment over stalled negotiations with bandits holding Americans and other foreigners. They warn government will be held responsible and demand precise instructions to envoys as hostages are taken to secure freed captives. Chinese gendarmes seize a train in Shanghai, while bandits in Lincheng near Ningshan plot broader kidnappings and demand ammunition and safe passage for liberated prisoners.
Mrs Robinson of the Massachusetts Public Library league charged Bryn Mawr, Wellesley, and Barnard with radicalism and socialist influence, calling Bryn Mawr a hotbed of social chaos. Marion Edwards Park of Bryn Mawr argued free speech fuels the accusations, while she criticized the Trade Union League as pro Soviet Russia. The debate centers on faculty and student political beliefs at these institutions.
Secretary of State Hughes spoke at a national social work conference about U S relations. He said distrust has been scrubbed from the Far East and the Pacific powers are in a friendly accord. He argued disarmament of thought, the Washington conference aims, and that lasting peace comes from public sentiment and honest adjustment, not force.
United States negotiators at Paris report Allies push a plan to fund the occupation costs from future German payments over twelve years, while preserving Allied rights to cancel the agreement if German claims are paid. Officials say the move risks eroding America's equity in reimbursements for maintaining troops.
Pittsburgh May 11 The will of iron magnate William Penn Snyder dis posing of an estate valued at about 40 million dollars was upheld in court today after all exceptions to Judge Thomas Trimble decree were dismissed. Snyder, owner of furnaces in the Shenango Valley, ore boats on the lakes, and Lake Superior iron deposits, left his fortune in trust to continue the business. His daughter Mary Snyder Drew, wife of a Pittsburgh judge, had challenged the will claiming she was disinherited and left dependent on others in control of the estate.
The British government sent a new statement to its embassy here about changes it seeks in the Anglo American debt funding agreement. Treasury officials indicated an early testing of the American debt commission is probable and Sir Auckland Geddes planned a meeting with Secretary Mellon to deliver the British communication.
Rome May 16 Carrie Chapman Catt renominated for head of the international woman suffrage alliance but she declined saying the world is too large for me and urging a new president. She urged continued support for the next leader as names like Mrs Corbett Ashby and others are mentioned. election set for tomorrow.
The famed actress Sarah Bernhardt speaks in a language that charms millions, delighting readers as her love letters convey beauty understood across cultures. Her words captivate audiences and leave teachers and recipients alike impressed by her expressive skill.
Dr. Frank W Ballou was reelected superintendent of the District of Columbia public schools for a term June 30 1923 to June 30 1926 at a board meeting. The board praised his record and reaffirmed confidence in his leadership while planning a one day closing of schools for June 5 to let students view the Shriners parade.
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