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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
1
A noisy assemblage of quotes and commentary touches Seneca on credulity, praises Haasilten, notes Harding’s moral guidance, and invokes Carrie Catt’s honorary presidency. It also surveys global diplomacy from Pordicaris to British demands, reparations, and dissident forces, ending with a wary stance on international credit and Britain’s settlement.
Three groups surpass goals in Graves Endowment drive as the American Legion and Auxiliaries honor veterans. A wreath wall will display poppies and a small flag at the cemetery entrances. Members from Am Legion and Aux will place markers and conduct expanded memorial exercises.
American Minister Dr Jacob G Schurman warned Chinese officials that drastic action would follow if foreign captives held by bandits near Suchow were not released and negotiations moved forward. The tension drew in officials from Peking and foreign powers as reports described harsh conditions endured by prisoners.
Verne Clapp a graduate student at Harvard from Washington DC is reported drowned after being seen swimming near the Wed boat house. A search found no trace of Clapp and university officials notified police. A South Carolina Club event featured readings and music at Grover Cleveland School with participants including Miss Arnold Mrs Blackwell Miss Coppage Miss Stewart and Mr McKinlay.
A Washington Post report notes five De Havilland Martin bombers will drop 244 pound bombs about 200 feet from a target 200 miles southeast of Cape Henry tomorrow. Navy and Marine experts will witness. Maj Roy Geiger commands the flight from Quantico and most aircraft originate there.
Rome May 17 AP Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt was elected honorary president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance amid an ovation lasting several minutes. The congress discussed a new separate constitution proposed by the board of officers and debated language rules for drafting the constitution. Maude Wood Park and Bertha Ellis proposed interpretations by country delegations and by language, with unanimous approval. An expansion to fifteen board members was opposed by Mrs Catt who cited quorum and travel costs, and membership was kept at seven.
Paris May 17 Special Cable Despatch reports British Prime Minister Bonar Law in grave health with a throat ailment described as similar to cancer by friends. Conditions have left him thin, weakened, and scarcely able to speak in public or handle affairs.
France warns Berlin and the United States that it will not reduce its 62 percent share of the 20 6 billion gold mark reparations and calls for clear statements on Britain and U S debts. Paris threatens to reopen talks on German obligations and the American army cost if needed to balance payments.
The district public schools will adopt a mental capacity system next fall with a bureau of educational instruction to guide grouping by psychological tests. Pupils will be rated rapid average or slow, affecting class placement and pace, enabling rapid students to advance while slower pupils receive tailored work. The plan anticipates new trade schools as pupils show practical adaptability.
Indianapolis May 17 AP report states Alva Adams of Pueblo was appointed by Gov. Williams as Colorado’s new United States senator, succeeding Nicholson. Adams, a lawyer born in Del Monte California, will serve until the 1924 election. He vows support for government railroad supervision, law enforcement against bootleggers, and a strong defense while seeking world peace and a seat for the US in the international court of justice.
A concise nine article course explains Pang-Chow as the game of games with a singular spell that has spread rapidly across classes. The text outlines introductory guidance and playful instructions for beginners.
The Washington Post Next Sunday blends bridge chess poker and other games in a compelling section. It surpasses rivals in fascination, drawing thousands of devotees to Purg-Chow and similar pastimes.
Figures presented at a social work conference claim 30 to 40 million typhus cases in Russia since 1918 with 3 to 4 million deaths. Malaria is said to be rampant, with over a million cases and districts reporting up to 40 percent mortality. Dr Lukwik Rajchman called for global cooperation to fight these diseases.
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