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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
NAVAL SEAPLANE MAKES LONGEST
 TRIP ON RECORD
American Naval Men Fly 1,250 Miles Without a Stop With an Average of 60 Miles an
 Hour.

WASHINGTON, April 2S. - A Hampton Roads Naval seaplane com- pleted a 24 hours flight, covering 1,250 miles. the longest distance ev- CT made in single flight. and two thirds of the distance required to cross the Atlantic ocean.
 The crew averaged SO miles an hour, consisting of four men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
GERMANS BUY VICTORY BONDS
 FROM SOLDIERS

NEW YORK, April 2S. Three hundred soldiers and sailors raided and broke up a concert in German being held by Bayerische Volfelst Verinmen.
 Armed with the American Flag and loan subscription blanks, the raiders succeeded in getting the au. dience to buy $5,000 worth of bonds
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ARE BELIEVED LOST

CHATHAM, Mass, April 2S.-The finding of a part of propeller and one seat indicates the probable loss of a seaplane and crew of three. who were returning from Boston to the naval station at this point.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
REDS THREATEN TO KILL ROWS
 OF CITIZENS
Munich Is Still the Center of Interest Between the Reds and Government
 Troops.

BERNIE. April 2S. - Associated Press)-Bavaria reports that the So- viet of Munich threatens to shoot down the citizens in rows when the Government troops begin a seize of the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
coMPERS IS INJURED

NEW YORK. April 2s. - Samuel Gompers. President of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, was ser iously hurt by being hurled from an automobile when it collided with a street car. He suffered contusions and fractured ribs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
 PAGE LEAVES
 CITY OF ROME

ROME, April 2S.-American Am bassador Page has left here for Paris. The report could not be con firmed that there is any break in diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States, although 1t is believed Page is called to Paris in connection with the Italian situa- tion
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
RECEIVES BROKEN BOMB

SEATTLE, April 2s.-A broken bomb was received in the mail at the Mayors office. It was unexplod- ed. Some of the acid spilled on the desk. The Mayor is in Colorado on speaking tour for the Victory Loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
DENIAL MADE
 THAT ORLANDO
 WILL GO BACK
Italian Ministers Cheered by the Italian Populace- One Member Says Shall
 Not Return.

PARIS, April 2S.-At the head quarters of the Italian peace delega- tion a denial was made this morning of the report that Premier Orlando would return to Paris May 1st. and resume his place at the Peace Table with the Big Four.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
FOUR SAILORS ARE
 DROWNED IN WATERS
 OF NEW YORK BAY

NEW YORK. April 2S.-A motor dory belonging to the destroyer Bell collided with the United States steamer Henley Four sailors were drowned and score were thrown into the sea, but were rescued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
ST. LOUIS IS LEADING

WASHINGTON, April 28. - The Victory Loan subscriptions for the first five days totaled $705, 100 The St. Louis district is leading, with Chicago second and Boston third.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
SAN FRANCISCO IS
 SELECTED AS NEXT
 PLACE FOR MEETING

CHICAGO, April 2s-The National Foreign Trade convention in session here has selected San Francisco as the next place of meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
says IS NO DANGER TO BERLIN

ZURICH, April 2S.-The German Minister of Defense Noske said Der lin was in no danger from Sparta can uprisings.
 He said he believed there was enough Government troops in Ba- baria to overcome the opposition of the Communists in Munich.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
coMpERs IS BETTER

WASHINGTON, April. 2S. = The physician today said that Gompers was better. and that his chances for a speedy recovery were good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
RILLIAN SUBSCRIBED

WASHINGTON. April 2S.--It was unoffieially reported today that one billion dollars already has been sub scribed to the Victory Loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
SNOW AND GALES
 ARE VISITING THE
 ISLES OF BRITISH

LONDON, April 28.-Follow- ing a period of perfect Spring weather, snow and gales are visiting the British Isles. There is four inches of snow everywhere.
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RUMoR IS DENIED

ROME, April 2S.-Italian newspa- pers report that April 18th. that 1t was said Ambassador Page had of- fered his resoignation because he had been made acquainted with Will sons views on the Italian claims.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
MINING MAN IS DEAD

SEATTLE. April 2s.-Harry Faust. prominent in Northwest mining cir cles, died here today. Ei'
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
CLASHES AT SEVERAL POINTS

BERLIN, April 2S.-Military oper- ations against the Soviet Govern ment of Bavaria began today in earnest There were clashes at sey- eral points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28

WASHINGTON, April 2S. - The State Department here denies the Italian rumor that Ambassador Page offered to resign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
STATE DEPARTMENT GIVES UP
 RELEASE TO PORTIONS OF THE 5 REVISED C0vENANT-KAISER ts AIlo7 DE 0McN 70 IEC .ts'* MUD DE UIvEN IU HLLILO

revised League of Nations covenant which exempng national and domestic questions the of the League The amendments also leave member what armed forces they Will contribute to the League. them
 The Monroe doctrine is exempted.
 OTHER CLAUSES FOR THE PEACE TREATY.
 WASHINGTON April 18The treaty prepared at Paris says inc Allies are to Holland surrender the former Kaiser. ~
 Germany be asked to surrender to the Allies accused of committing violation of the laws and customs of war found guilty will be sentenced to penal ties by military law Defendants will be allowed to choose their counsel.
 The Council approved the article inserted the treaty assuring the right of aerial transit territory after disposition of o former German colonies and the disposition of German prisoners
 The the German delegates contains the the former Kaiser must be tried by nrna tional international morality and the sanctity of treaties.
 WASHINGTON April 28.-The treaty proposes that the Kaiser be judges each from America England France, Italy and Japan
 BIG THREE APPROVE REPORT.
 PARIS April 28-Associated Press) Council of Three President Wilson Cemenceau and Lloyd George has made by the special committee ports and the report of the financial commission
 READY FOR GERMANS THIS WEEK.
 PARIS April 28-It reported in French circles that the peace treaty be to the German dele gates either Friday or Saturday.
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 Congress- Newspapers here Ador been invited arbitrator the Adatc question which has resulted in a deadlock between the Allies and Italy.
 JOINT SETTLEMENT IS EXPECTED. PARIS April 28The question of issuing joint statement showing that Premers Cemenceau and Lloyd George are Tn with President Wilson the Italian question: being considered in high quarters
 ITALY STILL INCLUDED IN PEACE PROCEEDINGS PARIS, April 8-(Assocaed Press)-One of the most days the Peace Conference ended Saturday with all turned Rome
 The departure of Orlando and Sonnno and Saandra leaves only the Italian subordinates, without power for action. The friends of President Wilson taking steps to relieve him bearing the sole burden responsibility and target of the Italian demonstrations. report says that the initials of Cemenceau and Lloyd George signed to the statement made by Wilson Another report that British document being prepared reviewing the Italian situation phases not yet announced which will support the President.
 ltays included the final draft of the treaty also included in the League of Nations showing that the Allies of the principals Allied association of powers.
 EVENTFUL WEEK IS EXPECTED PARIS, April -Mornng Summary to Associated Press)- expected that this week will be the most eventfu week of the entire session of the Peace Congress
 The delegates will hold peniar session today consider the revised League Nations the procedure be to the German delegates next Saturday at Versailles
 dispatch that Italian Senators and Deputies parties been named committee to draft resOlu expressing support the Italian in the stand taken by it's peace delegates.
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Today's News Today-In Empire
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READY FOR GERMANS THIS WEEK.

PARIS April 2SIt reported in French circles that the would ready to be presented to the German gates either Friday Saturday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28

SANTA ROSA, Calif-AHernando Somozo, son-n-Iaw of the late and former President Sierra of Hondur as, and former General in the Hon. duras Army, has been arrested on a Federal warrant charged with en1- bezzlement from Santa Rost Saw inus Bank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28

GUSTAV ADOR OF THE SWISS
 FEDERATION SUMMONED TO ! PARIS BY ALL|ES-M0vEmENT
 TO GIVE WILSON SUPPORT

GENEVA April 2S-President Gustav Ador, of the Swiss Federation has left for Paris to urgent the Peace Congress Newspapers here Ador as been invited to arbitrator the Adratc question which has resulted in deadlock between the Allies and Italy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28

WASHiNGTON-P Gen eraI BurIeson has asked Preside mt Wilson to approve plan for the immediate return of the American cables to private ownership.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
CABLE BRIEFS

LONDON-Spartacan attempted I'd to overthrow the Bremen Govern ment, and were defeated after hard street fighting. Revolvers and hand qrenades were freely used.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-28
BIG THREE APPROVE REPORT.

PARIS April 28-(Assocaed Press)The Council of Three, President Wilson Premers Cmenceau and Lloyd George has approved reports made by the special committee ports and watrways and the report of the financial commission
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
TWO WOMEN KILLED BY
TRAIN AT KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 10. (Spl.)
Mrs. Rhoda England and Mrs. Esta
Brades, of oliver Springs, were Instant
" killed when they stepped off a
passenger train in front of a freight
train Yesterday afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
REVIVAL is GROWING
OVER IN FORREST CITY

FORREST CITY. Ark. May 10. (Spl.)
From the way every influence Is
swinging into line for the success of
the series Of big tent meetings here
a remarkable revival is in progress. At
the two meetings yesterday 151 de-
cisions were recorded by members of
the congregations. During the week
just closed 773 men and women met
in the prayer circles organized in the
six districts Of the city. The women's
downtown prayer service will be held
this week at Connaway's instead of at
Addington's. At the opening Of the
meeting last night DR.. Thomas an
nounced as his subjects for the week:
Tuesday night, God and the Bible on
War Wednesday night. THE Fellow
Who Won by Losing" Thursday night,
special program of sacred music; Di-
rector Page will sing the "Marseilles'
and members Of the choir will render
classical numbers and the subject of
DR.. Thomas will be THE Un-
p%ardonable SIM" Friday night, THE
Second Coming of Christi Sunday at
II am, How a Person Can Be Legally
Just With Cod" Sunday afternoon at
5 O'Clock, THE Meanest Man in st,
Francis County" and Sunday evening
at 8 O'Clock, THE Pre-eminence OF
Christi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
STATE NORMAL PLANS
GRADUATION EXERCISES

Graduation exercises at the West
Tennessee state Normal will be he'll
from Friday night, May 80, to the fol-
lowing Wednesday, during which time
all the important events associated with
commencement will be held.
The exercises will begin with a de-
bate between representatives of the
schools two debating societies on the
night of May so. Saturday night a lit
erary program and social will be given
by the pupils of the high school d.
vision, and Sunday morning Bishop w.
B. Murrah will deliver the commence
ment sermon.
Sunday night, under the auspices Of
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton and the Young Mems Christian
association, a special program will be
held. Glass day exercises will be held
| Monday and the alumni banquet to all
| former soldiers of the Normal will be
held Tuesday night.
At the graduating exercises to be
| held Wednesday the Hon. Hubert f
Fisher, NC, will be the speaker ant
| other class day talks will be given by
D. e. Ray and Miss Imelda Stanton
of the graduating class, There are t
| be "A graduates this year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
IN 1O1ST YEAR
HOLDS RECEPTION
Mrs. Marian Jane Thompson
Still Vigorous at Her Home
in Jackson, Tenn.

sim vigorous, although 100 years old
last September, Mrs, Marian Jane
Thompson held her annual Mothers day.
reception Sunday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. clint Mathis, of jack
son, Tenn. Another daughter, Mrs. Bell
Thompson. s24 Poplar avenue, Mem
phis. who was present, declares that
Grandma" Thompson. as she is low
ingly designated, is likely to be the
host to many more birthday parties
and Mothers day celebrations yet, for
her health is unimpalred despite her
years and she looks forward to a visit
to Memphis Centenary next week with
the eagerness of a schoolgirl.
1T was not only a Mothers day cele-
bration at Jackson" declared Mrs.
Thompson. 1T was grandmother's day
and also great-grandmother's day as
well Many who attended mothers last
birthday party-her one hundredth-
last September we're apprehensive that
they might not again grace the board
with the venerable lady who remem-
bers the Civil war as she does events
Of Yesterday" But the families of Mrs.
Lucy Taylor, of Tampa, Fla, and many
other relatives n friends gathered
again Sunday to do Grandma" rhonlp-
son honor.
Renaissance Of Indian wars in Flor
ida in which. one of her brothers was
NVhiANtNf NV NlbNlNh wal AK ~
conflict, the brush with Spain and final
ly the world conflict were clearly re-
lated by the venerable lady.
She points with pride to four gen.
e~rations Of descendants, but slyly adj
mits that she is as strong as many of
them despite her years.
When asked what she had rather
have than anything else Grandma
Thompson said: Give me my chii-
dren."
She said she had reared II and that
they were a great comfort to her in
her old age. Clearness of vision and
steadiness of nerve were proven by
the exhibition of IS quilts made by
Mrs. Thompson recently, and during
the war she is said to have been the
champion sweater and sock knitter Of
Madison county.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Sparta,
Tenn, in 1917. Her family moved to
West Tennessee when Indians were
common. She has resided ever since
in this section of the state with the
exception Of a rev years spent in Flor
ida.
Constant application to the work Of
making and keeping a home are given
as reasons for the longevity she has
so greatly enjoyed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

sively known in Australia, federal ex-
perts sent to Madison county are of
the opinion the diseases were brought
to this country in seed shipped from
Australia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
FORMER MAYOR OF MEMPHIS
HAS MANY DESCENDANTS HERE

Many descendants OF one of Mem
phis' pioneer citizens, Judge Sylvester
Bailey, who served the city In the ca
pacity Of mayor in 1916. are still living
here. Hts four living children are Mrs
W. II, Lake, Mrs. George $, Perren,
Mrs. Il. r.. Goodlander and II. w
Bailey. Among his other descendants
are Mrs, Henry Mitchell, Henry Mitch
ell, Jr. Preston Mitchell, Virginia, VIII
liam Robert, Thomas and Henry Bailey,
Mrs. John Everett, Mrs. Millard NALL,
Sydney Shepherd, Julia Tyler Bailey
and Mrs. Robert York.
Sylvester Bailey was born in Low
Vile, Lewis county, N. Y, In 1899. He
came South. studied medicine and then
changed TO law and received his degree
in Virginia In 1884, He finally came to
Memphis and practiced law as a part
ner Of Seth Wheatley. He was the first
mayor of what was then called South
Memphis, being the territory south OF
Union avenue and east OF Bayou Gay
$50, including Fort Pickering and east
ward to LaRose street. The census
taken in that year gave Memphis a
population Of 1882.
The Hotel Gayoso was completed
about this time, being located In a
stately grove overlooking the river.
Judge Bailey was succeeded as mayor
of South Memphis in lS47 by John Tim :
othy Trezevant. Judge Bailey was at
one time Judge Of the probate court
and died In 1864.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
PROF. roy IS DEAD.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May l3.--Craw.
ford Howell Toy, professor emeritus of
Hebrew and oriental languages at Har-
ward university. died yesterday. He
was born in Norfolk, Va, In 1886 and
was graduated from the University OF
Virginia In 1856 and served as an active
professor at Harvard from 1850 70 lsVs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Come to Memphis

70 the big show, and make Samelson's
your headquarters, Extra cigars, high
quality, low price. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
NEW ROAD PLANNED.

YAZOo CITY, Miss, May 49,. (Spl,)
THE Eden Separate Road district,
created the past week by the Yazoo
City board Of supervisors, plans to ex-
tend the five miles of level gravel road
now built out of Yazoo City north along
the Y. & NJ. v. railroad the remaining
eight miles into Eden. The road is now
completed as far as the line of Beat 3,
in which Yazoo City is located, and
when completed will give IN excellent
road half way from this city to Lex
ington.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Invite Your Friends

To our big birthday party and have a
supply of Samelson's Extra cigars for
them, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
FORREST CITY GIRL WILL
FIGURE IN CELEBRATION

FORREST CITY, Ark. May 10. tspl)
been honored by Gov. Brough in hav-
ing been named as one Of the two
women from Arkansas who will repre-
sent the state as sponsors to the
queen Of the floral parade which will
be one OF the big features of the Cen
tennial celebration to be held in Mem
phis May 1924. The great parade in
which Miss Eloise will appear will take
place about 4 o'clock on the afternoon
OF the goth, Entirely without the knowl-
edge OF Miss Buford, the Forrest City
Rotary club, in addition to a number
OF the leading business and professional
men III this city, urged the governor
to SEND her to the Bluff City as n
Of the representatives from Arkansas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
COL. BACON TELLS OF
EXPERIENCES ABROAD

Members of the Y. NJ. c. A. dormi-
count of the experiences Of the boys Of
the 115th field artillery, related by
Lieut.. Col. W. ]. Bacon Monday night
at the Y, NJ c, A. building. Col. Bacon
paid a glowing tribute to the valor and
ingenuity OF the American soldier and
declared that the ~doughboys accom-
dreamed possible.
He declared 1t was largely due to
the efficiency and daring OF the Amer
ican troops that the war was brought
to a speedy end and asserted that after
the st. Mihiel drive the Huns realized
they were fighting for a lost cause.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
N MONTHS SCHOOL.

SAVANNAH, Tenn, May 10. (Spl.)
Savannah has long been without a
corporation until a recent act of the
Legislature. With L. K. Freeman, Mayor
W. c. Frazier, commissioner of finance;
f. X. Walker, commissioner of schools,
with DR.. J. X. Barlow, Con WEIGH and
Arch Walker as directors of schools,
Savannah children will enjoy a free
school for nine months for the first
time in the life of the town.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
COTTON BELT EMPLOYEES
BOOST PINE BLUFF LOAN

PINE BLUFF. Ark, May 10. (Spl)-
The employees of the Cotton Belt shops
had already subscribed nearly 500, 900
to the Victory loan, but it was an
nounced that they had added $40, 900
more for good measure. The county
has subscribed more than $37, 700 over
its quota.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
WHEAT DISEASES WILL
NOT CAUSE BIG LOSSES

WASHINGTON. May 13-Although
the two wheat diseases recently dis
covered In Madison county. Illinois, and
which previously were unknown in this
country. may cause heavy losses 20
Individual farmers, the losses in the
area affected will have no appreciable
effect upon the total production of this
years wheat crop, said a statement
issued today by the department OF
agriculture, The first of the two dis
eases, said the statement, apparently
Is Identical with the ~"take-all,'' or
white heads" known in many foreign
countries. The second is flag uu ut
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
The Beginning Of
Slogan Safety FL

The slogan, Safety First, begar
eral years ago by an organized be
railroad men to save the lives of
fellow workmen by keeping the
constantly in their mind. 1t made
more careful about handling a ~
Gus job. In taking a headache pr
ton you should select a remedy 4
free OF the poisonous effect ofI
chemicals put in these medicine
5-grain KAFFEE BEEN tablet
harmless as a cup of coffee, u
and safe to take. Put up SIX
grain tablets to a box. rs cent?
coffee headache tablet. Nh
At fountains. trial Size. 5 Scl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
,
BRAZIL'S NEW CHIEF
WILL ARRIVE In ROME

ROME, May 13.-Dr. Epitacio Passoa.
pr~esident-elect of Brazil, is expected to
arrive here Thursday. He will be the
guest of King Victor Emmanuel at the
quirinal and will also visit Pope Bene-
dict, going first to the Brazilian en-
bassy accredited to the Vatican.
Evening journal., 1919-06-07
OBJECT TO SOME
AMBULANCE CALLS
Many Cases Could b c
Handled in Oiher Ways,
Police Say
PATROL CREW NOW q
DOING THIS DUTY

With the police patrol crews assum-
ing the duties of an ambulance crew
due 10 the breaking OF The aNle ON the
Phoenix Fire Company ambulance. h
has been found that IN many eases an
ambulance is called when 10 does not
seem necessary.
This was demonstrated yesterday
when a man who had a small wound
on the, hand was taken 10 a hospital
from a.iocal industrial plant in the po-
lice patrol when he could have gone
In iaxicab or a street ear Just as welt
but at some slight expense 10 himself
or his employers.
Tile climax came Yesterday afternoon
when a call was made FOR The machine
TO 20 a house IN King street. on
arriving there, 70 was found that a child
who had been IN for six months was
to be removed to a hospital This child.
IL was found had been carried 90 this
hospital twice a week for treatment
for the past six months.
The parents Of The child were inform
ed by The police patrol crew that other
would have 10 be made 10
take the child 10 The hospital after
today as The police machine could not
be used for removal cases, such as this
one. While the patrol Was making the
trip. a tire was punclurcd.
Evening journal., 1919-06-07
WOMEN TO PLAY
FOR TENNIS TITLE

The Third annual Delaware state
tennis championship in women's sin
eles and doubles viii be opened at the
Wilmington Country Club on next
Monday and continue throughout the
week There Will be entrants from
New York Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Wilmington
The tournament Will be IN compl-
ance with the rules Of the L. S. \. J..
r. A.
Matches Will be at 3 p. m. and at 10
a. m.. II numerous matches in the early
round require
p. r. Wright will aot as official ref
cree.
In the singles the winner is en-
Titled 10 play Mrs. Edward p Whitman.
nee suzanne White, Of Green Spring
Valley. Md. the champion in singles,
and in the doubles the winners are en-
titled TO play Miss Phyllis Walsh and
Mrs Isaac Schlichtcr. Of Philadelphia.
the present holders Of the cup In dou-
bles The last match was played here
in 1916
There will be luncheon at noon Of
the opening day. 10 which all entrants
arc cordially invited
The entry list in singles viii close
Sunday nighi. and in doubles at noon
on Tuesday Entries should BE- filed
with Mrs. J. s Taylor at the club.