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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1923
Page
1
The page surveys early 20th century distress and satire, noting British empire turmoil, looming Greece peace terms, Far East war risks, and bungled calamities. It mixes political hints, celebrity gossip, boxing chatter, and moralizing asides with brash humor about Fatty Arbuckle and public life, ending with a joking war damages tally and a pledge push.
George Wilson, organizer of the Oklahoma Farmer-Labor Reconstrac league, was elected president of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Industrial College Legion unit in Phishoma City. The opposition to Wilson arose after an alleged statement about shooting a hole through the legion's executive committee. The charges against Wilson were investigated and substantiated.
A government report to the State Department outlines America’s war claims against Germany totaling about $1.478 billion. The United States government leads with roughly $366 million. notable individual claims include $100 million for patent infringements and $22 million for Lusitania losses. The commission plans test cases to accelerate decisions, with thousands of claims from major insurers, banks, ship operators, and manufacturers.
Abbe Jean Viollet of Paris speaks at a National Conference of Social Work on the dangers to the family posed by love of luxury and individualism. He urges France and the United States to unite in social reform, praising France’s family organizations and calling for moral renewal.
Representative Frear of Wisconsin said he would introduce a resolution in the next session demanding facts from Gov General Wood of the Philippines regarding charges that lawmakers in Washington received pay from the Philippine independence commission. He warned the allegations imply a wholesale indictment of many representatives and senators and could cast doubt on supporters of Philippine independence.
Brussels reports Belgian soldiers acting as strike-breakers to end a general walkout by railway workers and postal employees demanding higher wages. The government uses conscription to deploy troops, disrupting labor actions. unions claim some gains but the telephonic strike is described as weakened and hope remains for wage increases.
Firefighters responded after flames burst from two light poles along Hong Street during a nighttime display. A short circuit in the wires of the new warning system sparked the blaze. The incident caused alarms but no injuries or property damage, and was resolved after several hours.
Prime Minister Bonar Law resigns due to ill health, triggering a Conservative leadership crisis. Marquis Curzon is seen as likely next premier while Winston Baldwin and Lord Derby, the Earl of Balfour, may be considered. The king will appoint a Conservative to form a new cabinet as Parliament is away on holiday.
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