Italy is blaming the assassination of Enrico Tellini et al yesterday, on the border between Greece and Albania, on Greeks, without any actual proof. No one will ever be caught or identified. Greece says they were Albanian bandits, although valuables were left behind. No points for guessing who Albania blames. Italy issues an ultimatum to Greece, demanding: an indemnity of 50 million lire, which is the equivalent of some money, a 21-gun salute to the Italian fleet, the execution of the people responsible (trial optional, presumably), an abject apology, and funeral ceremonies at the Catholic church in Athens attended by every member of the Greek Cabinet. And they want a response within 24 hours. Italian Navy ships are on the way...
The German government denies persistent rumors that it’s about to surrender to France on reparations and passive resistance. The rumors say Chancellor Stresemann will resign so the Social Democrats take the blame for surrendering.
Hitler (the NYT is back to spelling it Hittler) (and his followers Hittlerites) is supposedly planning to declare Bavaria independent of Germany on September 2nd, Sedan Day, the anniversary of the victory over France in 1870. Trouble is expected all over Germany on that day.
Convicted French murderer Pierre Levée is furious that his death sentence was commuted. “I want to be guillotined,” he says.
Princess Anastasia is dead! I didn’t bother reading the story so I can’t say what country she used to princess for.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney as Hunchy, premieres at Carnegie Hall.
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