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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
1
A collage of brief notes spans topics from a crowded cemetery in Cerelinga to a brigands camp in China and a Florida murder trial. Reports touch on Yankee imperial diplomacy, British ministry reshuffles, and plans for a Kentucky Derby prize of 983000, with global incidents and local curiosities interwoven.
Montreal NY May 4 19 Presentations by Dr Robert Speer of New York and discussion of the Federal Council of Churches annual stewardship report dominated the Southern Presbyterian general assembly. Benevolence totals showed $11,474,641 contributed last year vs $10,743,725 prior year while church benevolences raised $4,231,804. Overtures urged withdrawal or severance of ties, with debates on proportional share of expenses.
Two members of the House of David were jailed here as the grand jury investigation into the colony adjourned for the weekend. James Moore serves a 30 day sentence for imp tamper of court while Mrs Elizabeth Julia Biroups Rowe begins a one day sentence for the same offense. Rowe claimed she had not given correct testimony about Eudelpha Smith’s whereabouts and refused to answer further questions. The court seeks tangible facts next week and may address the authorities who testified. The colony physician is reported to have part in the events surrounding the case.
A Camden South Carolina tragedy as 62 bodies, many children and women, are buried in a single grave after a devastating schoolhouse fire. Gov McLeod leads mourners in a solemn service while families cope with loss and officials recount the disaster at the Cleveland community school.
Paul and Fred Wolf of Quincy were convicted of war fraud for overcharging the government on feather goods. President Harding commuted their sentences to half, with Fred Wolf to expire June 1 and Paul October 1. Fines of 100900 and 4000 were paid. Fred Wolf received one year and one day in prison. Paul Wolf two years. DOJ approved the pardon, and the relief was described as a middle course after months of advocacy.
New York May 18 The Japanese Ambassador Masanao Hanihara warned that while Washington conference gains show friendship, American attitudes toward Japanese immigrants threaten US Japan ties. He said discrimination by color or nationality is a basic international issue and urged cooperation to keep relations harmonious. He stressed Japan’s need for American trade and cooperation to develop its industry and cited Japan as a major US trading partner in the Pacific.
A 1 year old caddy died after a golf ball struck him from a woman driver at Gt Bruno's links yesterday. The ball traveled about 30 yards and hit him behind the server, fracturing his skull.
A Washington Post styled report states Ambassador Harvey doubts resigning over the world court dispute, affirming President Harding stands by submitting the proposal to the Senate. It notes tensions within Republican ranks, with debates delaying action until December and possible postponement into next year.
President Harding awarded Henry Bacon of New York the American Institute of Architects gold medal for designing the Lincoln Memorial. The ceremony featured a torchlit procession of architects, painters, sculptors, engineers and other building trades as crowds gathered by the monument and reflecting pool on the Potomac.
The Southern Baptist convention affirmed belief in divine creation and the virgin birth while not adopting definite statements on evolution. The report highlights Women’s Missionary Union efforts across the South, detailing 275 goodwill centers, 48 percent mission Sunday schools, 117 homemakers clubs, 907 cottage prayer meetings, 88 boys' embankments, and extensive social uplift activities including sewing circles, day nurseries, and Americanization work.
Chevy Chase residents organize a campaign for a 125000 Chevy Chase Recreation Club building fund. Sixty five executive committee members meet at the University Club to appoint captains and outline fund raising in Chevy Chase and neighboring DC and Maryland. About 74 women attend a library meeting to back the effort, with a meal planned at Elizabeth V Brown School Monday evening.
In May two bomb blasts struck United States premises in Mexico City, first at the embassy garden on May 4 and today at the consulate general building. No casualties or major damage. a threatening letter and a soiled communist cap found among debris. Officials suspect political motives tied to mixed commission talks on U S recognition.
Tentative plans by President Harding to visit Vancouver British Columbia were reported yesterday. The trip depends on arrangements that would not interfere with the Alaska journey and it was not decided whether the stop would occur during the president’s outbound or return from Alaska.
A man named Meyif-Feliz Cellles, of Clarendon Pa, arrived in Rochester late last night with two men seeking shelter. He claimed fear of being slain. Today he was found dead with his throat slashed between his two sleeping companions. Police expect arrests soon.
Cross City Florida May 18 Attorneys for Higginbotham secured a halt in the murder trial under a statute allowing indefinite delay by affidavits alleging judge prejudice The move disqualified Circuit Judge Mallor F Horne and prompted calls for a replacement and possible venue change The defense argued impartiality and questioned the affidavits while the court noted doubts about their authenticity and effect
Rome May 13 Mrs Corbett Ashby of England was elected president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance by a near unanimous vote Carrie Chapman Catt resigns as active president to become honorary president and delivers remarks reviewing progress and urging continued effort for suffrage worldwide expressing support for France and Spain in future campaigns
A single American soldier remains at the watch on the Rhine as occupation ends at Cablen s fortress Ehrendreftstein. Lieutenant Peter Davis of the Criminal Investigation unit arrived aboard the steamer President Roosevelt to stay and supervise remaining tasks and safety.
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover addressed the national conference of social work praising American relief efforts in Europe. He highlighted the vast reach of relief measures, the millions sustained, and the ongoing need to aid American children and postwar recovery while warning of future food and milk shortages.
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