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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1923
Page
1
Abv Wing Rich Derby at Churchill Downs draws intense pressure as diplomats urged action after Bandits' Captives faced death. Race viewed by 75,000 with Martingale second and Vigil third. Nassau fourth. Whitney horses Enchantment and Sando Forests in money positions. pacing and lead maintained through mile and quarter.
A State Department report urges pressing Tsao Kan for action as foreign intermediaries may be needed to free captives. Bandits hold 15 foreigners, including Americans and Britons, with two Americans and two Britons facing death unless ransom terms are met by Tuesday. The Shanghai to Tientsin express raid left captives exposed to hunger, exposure, and brutal treatment amid Chinese and foreign negotiations.
A chaotic report states five Native prisoners were killed after bandits attacked a corrals complex. Five others were shot for disobedience while Marcel O Berube, a Frenchman, was released under orders from a bandit leader to head to Peking and help a Chinese ally.
The Sunday Post highlights include Sarah Hernhardt, love takers in the society section, Pung Crow on page 1, and Eddie Rickenby recounting auto race track deaths on page 4. Wells outlines history in the pink magazine section pages 7. World champion Tilden offers tennis tips on page 2.
Former Gov Frank Lowden told the national social work conference that America must segregate feeble minded to prevent future generations of defectives. He warned that society cannot bear the burden and urged a revived civil service and state investments in psychiatric and child research to reduce dependence on institutions. A Maryland Klan intimidation case was also raised, with Otello seeking federal protection after a Hyattsville letter threatening him.
Berlin reports Germany plans a reparations proposal based on gold annuities guaranteed by a giant hypothecation of all productive assets including mines factories farms banks and fisheries. The scheme aims to back obligations with concrete guarantees from industrial and labor groups while abandoning reliance on a foreign loan.
The Khan bore Winser Zev, a br. c. out of Miss Kenrues, owned by Barry F Sinclair, with Second J S Cosden’s Martingate placing third under Walter J Salads Vial. Wagering and payouts show Om Bev 240.40, 888.00, 018.46, Vigil 612.80, with Purne Zev earning $4,000 and Vigil $8,000 at Nassau BL.000. Time listed as 1052-5 with attendance 75,000.
New York May 19 Maude Adams famed actress who left the stage in 1918 due to illness will return in autumn with a revival of Peter Pan and Barrie plays A new Barrie work is envisioned Adams reportedly met Barrie in England and also saw Rudyard Kipling and the Rostand heirs She may also appear in motion picture versions of Rostand and Kipling works including What Every Woman Knows and The Little Minister.
Chicago Mayor Dever revoked Al Tearney's license at his cabaret after a boom of violent incidents. Recent shootings included Steve Kelliher killed by Daniel McCarthy and other shots affecting Chariss Btrauas and Mrs Alice Goldman. The venue had been a meeting point for politicians labor leaders and underworld figures.
Zev, once a lightly regarded winter favorite, defies odds in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs before 75,000 spectators. He leads nearly the entire 1 ¼ miles, defeating Martingale and Vigil as crowds cheer the classic racing finale.
The South Wales Daily News prints a rumor of the Prince of Wales engagement to a Welsh-connected young lady. It notes his visit to Penrice Castle, Swanton, hosted by Lord and Lady Blythswood, whose daughter Olive was born in 1898, though her home is not specified.
Philadelphia on May 19 two masked bandits halted an automobile carrying three Nelson Blye Company employees at Wyndmoor on the northern edge of the city. They robbed the weekly payroll of 82000 and forced the workers to surrender. One robber struck a worker on the head with a metal object when he tried to raise his hands.
Joseph J Tynan, vice president of Bethlehem Shipbuilding, announced in San Francisco that a miniature diesel engine for cars has been perfected. The 50 horsepower unit powered a standard car, achieving about 50 miles on 20 cents worth of fuel after months of testing and resolving initial difficulties.
Market notes from New York indicate German marks at a fresh low as traders reassess currency values. The trading session shows weaker demand and a slide in the mark against the dollar, with continuing speculation about monetary policy and regional economic pressures.
Kansas City May 19 The Southern Baptist convention endorses a negro seminary in Nashville Tenn and a 2 million hospital in New Orleans while denouncing marathon dances as nauseating excess mob violence and Prohibition enforcement. The report criticizes New York repeal and supports enforcement forward noting the Supreme Court decision aids the cause. The convention backs a Nashville girls' school and a $50090 annual endowment for the seminary. Atlanta chosen as 1924 convention site.
Former Representative Burton B. Sweet of Iowa wed Isabel Carey a longtime secretary yesterday morning at the Church of the Epiphany with Reverend James Freeman officiating. Sweet resigned from Congress to challenge Senator Brookhart but lost in the primaries and plans to resume law practice in his hometown of Waverly.
Special services at Chev Sholom synagogue this afternoon tomorrow and Tuesday include discussion of the Decalogue Bible readings with Talmudic commentary and exegesis. Tonight Rabbi Loeb will preach on Our Beaur in Offering. Tomorrow and Tuesday services start at 9 am and 5 pm under the Ladies Auxiliary. A Shuvuns festival for Hebrew school children is planned Tuesday night at the synagogue.
May 19 in Wilson North Carolina. Congressman Claude Kitchin former minority leader in the House remains in a local hospital for several weeks in grave condition. Physicians report no improvement. A sudden turn for the worse was noted overnight. Ward officials say he is far from healing and unlikely to recover soon.
The Washington Poet invites readers to obtain a free screen test from Edwin August a noted motion picture director details appear on page seven enticing participation and further information.
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