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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1923
Page
1
A sprawling, opinion laden column riffs on postwar policy and politics. It references Grew urging Greek moderation, forecasts about McAdoo Johnson Harding rivalry, labor and eight hour debates, immigration, and cabinet shifts. The piece moods through war debts, Sloan era intrigues, and mentions Lord Baldwin Cecil Reginald McKenna and others in a stream of period commentary.
Maj Duncan a leading Army flyer and Mrs Duncan perished when a De Havilland 48 crashed during a practice flight at Bolling Field. Spectators said the plane fell from about 200 feet after going into a spin, catching fire before help arrived. A board of inquiry was formed to determine the crash cause.
City officials announced a temporary lift of the downtown parking ban through May 31 while other traffic regulations from the Shrine convention period remain in effect. The decision followed a conference with merchants and Manufacturers Association leaders.
A fifteen year old, two adults, and a two year old girl were injured in separate incidents. Helen Drazim fell from a second floor window and was rushed to Emanuel Hospital. her mother Mrs Sarah Drazim was nearby. Edward W Ricketts fractured his skull after crashing into a lamppost while bicycling near Massachusetts Avenue NW. James Miles, fifteen, of Capitol Heights, was only slightly injured in a collision involving a streetcar and a truck at Fifteenth and H Streets NE. The text also covers allied conference talks and calls for moderation in reparations talks between Greece and Turkey as Joseph C. Grew seeks a peaceful solution.
President Harding plans a Midwest swing in the fall visiting the corn belt states after Alaska travel. A Des Moines Capital report notes a letter from President to Lafayette Young confirming a Washington return by water to conserve national discourse.
Firefighters battled a large blaze at the Leviathan in a South Boston dry dock on May 22. Crews cut fourteen heavy gauge holes to pour in water and fight the flames, with substantial damage reported.
The Sunday Post previews a mix of features including Drexel on German digging, Sarah Bernhardt and exotic letters, a guide to tennis strokes, Eddie Rickenbacher recounting his thrills after battles, Sorman Jeffries explaining unfolding mysteries, and a misprinted note about G Wells.
Kelly and Macready flying the T 2 arrive at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas in the afternoon escorted by Lieut Co L Chennault from the Twelfth Observation Squadron. The party departed Rockwell Field San Diego for a trip to Washington to receive official congratulations from President Harding.
A special warning to North Atlantic shipping was issued by the naval hydrographic office after coast guard cutters reported ice floes and bergs drifting unusually far south across eastbound and westbound lanes. Vessels were urged to increase caution double their speed and slow or stop in thick foggy weather.
A Chicago raid leads to the arrest of lawyer Harry B Bachrach M Kenna on fugitive charges. he was linked to a Phoenix Chatham National Bank embezzlement scheme. Federal agents pursue three other suspects as the case expands from New York to Chicago and the West Coast. Meanwhile London reports the reshaped cabinet under Premier Baldwin with Lord Robert Cecil as Lord Privy Seal and continued strong Conservative leadership amid pressure to reunite the party.
Army fliers die in crash as payments yield to ashes. A city throng gathers along Avenue as officials note changes in cabinet plans and other major political moves unfold.
In a Danish naval incident near Zeeland, Captain Gottfried Hansen, noted polar explorer linked to Amundsen, was wounded in a bomb explosion aboard the light cruiser Gelser during maneuvers. Forty seven crew members were hurt, mostly officers, and Hansen was not expected to recover. The Gelser, 1806 tons, carried 186 crew.
The Detroit longboat achieved a speed just over 35 knots for one mile during a speed run on a standard watercraft trial. The record compares to 34.48 knots on a scout cruise nearby, with other ships of the same type attempting similar trials.
At a public hearing in the District building, Dr Perctal thal president of Gallaudet urged the commissioners to grant driving permits to deaf persons. Frederick Hughes and Lewis Young spoke in favor, arguing deaf drivers are more careful. Inspector Albert J W Headles voiced opposition. No decision was made.
Thomas Sloane, 46, a bank guard, was arrested yesterday on charges related to thefts from charity boxes. Detectives Fahe and Fowler arrested him after an investigation into a series of alleged robberies at a bank reportedly benefiting children.
George Harvey Amen of Avibaeta dor to Great Briars to Washington yesterday after ten days. He was named by the gust of President and regarding at the White House. It was reported he intended to go to Peacham at his satire town.
A Bronx robbery at the Mesh Bag Company office occurred this afternoon as masked bandits entered, threatened clerks with revolvers, and fled in an automobile with $10800 in gold bags.
Mile Andree Perre a French aviatrix is to marry Capt Cyril Borter, formerly a member of the air service and now a writer in the film field. The ceremony follows the loss of pilots in World War conflict amid austere posts and wartime service.
The Washington Post reports a negotiated settlement on German occupation costs, with Secretary Hughes announcing Allied acceptance of a plan to pay $255,544,810 over eight years. The United States retains the right to abrogate if the plan proves unsatisfactory, and the deal reflects extensive Allied-German financial arrangements following World War I.
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