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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Films Will Be Used
To Educate Public
To Stop Fire Losses
Series of Pictures Planned
by National Association
in Effort to Reduce Big
Damage Waste Each Year

The National Fire Prevention Asso-
citation, with headquarters in Boston.
in whose membership virtually all of
the fire underwriting and manufacture
ing associations of the country are
represented, is in possession of reports
which show that in some cities of the
United States the annual fire loss per
other cities where the proper precau-
tons are taken the loss is as low as
50 cents for each person.
Fire loss in the United States last
year was S31700000O, most of which
was preventable. The figures just is
sued have brought to all concerned
national and state governments, manu-
tacturers, property owners, municipal
officials, fire departments, fire insur-
ance underwriters-full realization of
the enormous economic waste which
sooner or later, if permitted to con-
tinue, will bankrupt the country No
other nation in the world labors under
such financial handicap, by reason
of carelessness which can be consid-
cred no less than criminal.
How to get the well established les
sons o. fire prevention before the
whole public has been great problem.
The newspapers and magazines hay
done and are doing their part. But
something more is needed, and now
the men and organizations in charge
of the work have arranged for a ma
tional motion picture campaign in the
belief that results can be obtained
which will be reflected at once in
American life.
Harry Levey, managing director of
the educational department of the Uni
versal Film Manufacturing Company,
for the various committees and asso-
Citations, is producing series of mo-
ton pictures which cover every phase
OF fire prevention, from the careless
ness Of tobacco smokers to the explo-
sion of dust in grain elevator.
1T is the consensus 0 opinion that
the screen will be effective in this cam
palgn to the extent of many millions
of dollars year. The special films
prepared by Mr.. Levey will be shown
in theaters, of course, for the human
interest element will predominant in
all of them; but the uses to be made
by municipal fire departments, in fac
tories, in stores, in mines, in homes,
will be a guarantee that the lessons If
fire prevention will be universally
taught.
Working with the Bureau of Forestry
of the Department of Agriculture,
the Universal's educational department
will take up the problem of the cigar
and cigarette and sparks from lighted
pipes. This will be done by means of
romance and comedies that will be of
absorbing interest and which will
carry the lessons calculated to limit
if not eliminate entirely the careless
ness of the average American smoker.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-03-13

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1919-04-19
What Is The League Of Nations

We should like to ask Mr.. Wilson or
some of his interpreters the answers
to the following questions:
Does his Lea~ue of Nations plan
mean
|. The surrender of our national
sovereignty?
,. The abandonment of the Monroe
Doctrine?
3. An increased rather than de-
creased probability eff war.
1. Our liability to be called upon to
govern former German colonies in
Africa or former Turkish territories
in Asia?
). Compulsory arbitration of ques
tiuns affecting our most intimate in.
tcrc>ls and national honor?
e. The breaking down of eur immi-
pratiun barriers?
:. The rrInqui>hmcnt of our right
to maintain our tariff laws at the or
drrS of foreign nations each Of which
must be >waycd &y its own CONNER
ciai intert- -u,?
$ Inc reduction Of American arma
mrni~ 10 pCIuI satisfactory 10 Eu-
rope
9. The practical impos>ibiIiry Of ou
ever withdrawing from the League?
These question u"a NOT q soi 'riE-
u.a.-.N %. |o. tH. wnpu-e pl cwngr-
raa-u4 Mr. Wilson. The are asked
.rau-o ,ho League of Nations ual
bears vital ru.ario. To th. 'utwa nj
the nt,d static. and must studied
/ from over. possible >Hg.o fore J~-
Som. Given 10 .' Patriotism de-
maUs ,hu /, shall .o subjected to fine
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1919-04-19
Worth Initiating

Mr.. John A. Robinson, Clerk of the
Circit Court. has ordered a large vol
ume, as yet undclivered, in which he
proposes to copy the discharge papers
Of each man and woman in Hartford
county who have seen service during
the war.
This certificate gives a complete
history Of the soldier from his Undue
ton to his discharge, including battles
and wounds and the recording of these
will igve the only absolute accurate
history of each man When this book
is ready due announcement will be
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
ROMANCE OF WAR
Nurse and Soldier She Attended
Get License Here.
War and Cupid OEercame
\ Space of Continent.

The soft hand of Hannah v Larson,
a nurse, smoothed the pillow of BenJa-
min H Ruffing en- his bed of pain in
q hospital in France Today in the
probate court in Topeka Benjamin H
Ruffing, 50. San Francisco. and Han
nah V Larson 81 New York City,
were given a license to wed.
Little concerning the romance could
be ELECTED from the happy. hurried
couple when they applied for the Il
cense of the clerk of the probate court
A chance remark from the nesr-groom
was all that caused any of the TO
nance to crop out
Yes. she nUrsed me in France when
I was wounded" srudgingiy admitted
Ruffing- Il was a regimental ser
geant ma or, went over with the First
division"
Ruffing further volunteered the in
formation that he had just recently
been mustered out Of the army but
planned to re-enlist in a short time
He received his discharge at Camp
Funston
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
WORK FOR CLUB HOUSE
Members of Woman's Club Meet With
Success in New Move

At the regular meeting of the board
Of management OF the Woman's Club
of Topeka, the report on the pledges
which had been circulated among the
club members regarding the proposed
club house. was made While all of
the cards were not in, the report was
very favorable, indicating that the SEN
timsnt of the club was that a club
house was needed, and that the mat
ter should be pushed
1t was decided that nothing should
be given out thru the press or by
word OF mouth. how much or how lit
tie the individual mem bers pledged.
IL is not the desire OF the board. ac-
cording to Mrs. Magaret Hill McCar-
ter, president. to make any woman
who belongs TO the club feel that she
is obliga ted TO subscribe to the fund.
or feel that by not doing so she is not
entitled to all of the privileges of the
club and the club house. should it be
built
1t has leaked out that one vonan n
has pledged herself TO give $500
toward the club house and that sew
eraI others will give 500. The pledges
vary IN size. all the way from five
dollars up
w A. Billy. to whom the club mem
bers look for assistance in raising the
necessary amount Of money, will at
tend the business session Of the club
tomorrow afternoon and talk to the
women about his views in the matter.
This was the statement made by Mrs.
McCarter TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
hike PHONE RATE
Business Charge in Topeka to
s. a Month.
Residence Rates Not Affected
Wage Increase Cause of Hike.

A J. Mackey. district manager of
the Southwestern Bell Telephone COM
pany. announced today an increase in
the rate for business telephone ex-
change service in Topeka. Mr. Mackey
states that no increase will be made
in the residence rates. The new busi-
ness rate is IS per mQnth- This rate
has been So per month The change
has the approval of the postmaster
general and is elective May l, 1919
The additional revenue secured
from the increase in the business
rate" Mackey stated today, will not
equal the. increases in wages which
have already been allowed the en-
ployes who operate the Topeka ex-
change. The operation of the Topeka
exchange cannot be continued without
loss under present rates
Extensions or betterments cannot
be made or the needs of the employees
further considered without additional
revenue The Topeka exchange must
pay its way. 1t is being operated for
the government under the direction of
the postmaster general. No funds
have been made available for its oper-
alton other than the charges made for
the service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
OPERATED ON 5 TIMES
ToPckan Was Dispatch Rider With
35th Until Wounded

Lewis Stratemeyer 312 West
Twelfth street. has undergone five
operations since he was injured in
France in November after the armi-
stice was signed. His last operation
was last Friday at a hospital at Camp
Funston
Stratemeyer went to France with
the Seventeenth infantry brigade of
the 35th division His brigade landed
in New York City Tuesday. He served
thru the war as a dispatch rider. risk
ing his life many times in carrying
MESA ges to the front lines. bent
double on his flying motorcycle He
escaped without injury
A few days after the armistice was
signed he fell from his motorcycle
fracturing his right leg and was
picked up half an hour after the acct
dent by an ambulance which he had
sped past on his motorcycle a few
minutes before It was necessary TO
break the leg again and then infec-
ton started which has resulted in the
five operations He landed in New
York with hospital casuals on March
Is. He is only 19 years old. and be-
fore entering the service worked for
the KeeIe Electric company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
SHOW UkCEASORED FILMS
Moving Picture Men Accused of Vio-
Iating the Kansas Law.

The state movie censorship board
will refuse to pass on pictures sub
mitted by a producing company when
that com pauy shows unapproved pic
lures in Kansas That was the deei-
sion today by s. ". Hawkes.. assistant
attorney general when Information
ane to the state house that uncen-
sored films are being shown in this
state
Inspector Vaughn told Hawkes. to-
day that he had found several unap-
proved films in Kansas. The pictures
were sent to movie houses by produc-
ers and the producers were compelled
to use the films or close their houses
at heavy losses. Vaughn came to To-
peka to ask legal advice. Under the
Hawkes. ruling producing companies
which violate the state law will not re-
ceive consideration by the state board
IF a producer shows uncensored
films, the board should refuse to re-
view their pictures in the future" said
Hawkes. The company must then
mandamus the board to secure action.
We can secure court opinions as to
future action in such a case. The state
will defend the board in this action ;"
Under Hawkes. ruling producing
companies displaying unapproved
films would be practically barred
from Kansas. They are sub iect to
prosecution for showing uucensored
films and the board might further
proceed by refusing to review their
offerings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
WORLD NEWS SUMMARY
Associated Press Review OF Peace
Table Developments, and OF Po-
IticaI and Military Situation.

Premier OrIandO's government and the
Italian delegation at the peace conference
Italian parliament last night The vote
in the chamber OF deputies was 5S2 to 40.
and in the senate it was unanimous
What effect this action will have on the
council of three Of the peace conference is
prOblema tical- Paris advfces carry the
view. however. that the return of the
Italian delegation is not expected for the
present at least and that II Is planned TO
proceed with the process Of making peace
with Germany regardless of any action by
Italy
Agree on Kiao Chau.
Meanwhile the rival claims of Japan and
China to the former German fortress Of
kiao Chau are reported to have been
recOuciIed- From n statement made in
authoritative quarters. according to A Paris
dispatch. 1t appears that Il plan has been
formulated which it is hoped will prove
the nature OF the proposed solution Is. re-
mains unfizciosed- The question was
under consideration by the council Of three
in a long session with the japanese dele
gates yesterday.
The full German delegation which is to
receive the terms Of the allies late this
week now is at Versailles. It is expected
the initial meeting will be held Friday, but
it may be found impossible to prepare the
treaty for presentation before Saturday
When the German plenipOtentiaries arrived
at VaucressOn. near Versailles, last night
it was seen that the trip across France
had been marked by at least one demon
Srrat1On- window IN one or the ra1lWa y
ears being broken by a missile.
Belgium to Break.
Belgium claims for reparatiou were pre-
sented To the council Of three yesterday =.
and it is Understood grave situation was
outlined prevailing in that country
One correspondents report Of the pro-
ceedings even went far to say that
unless Belgium received financial aid IL
might be impossible for the Belgian dele
gates TO sign the peace treaty.
Munich is completely surrounded by Ger
man government troops, and It seems
probable that i converging attack the
soviet forces holding the city may begin at
any time Heavy columns of Prussians are
reported to be engaged in the movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
HIKE PHONE RATES
Burieson Takes Action in Oklahoma
To Prevent Loss to Z. :.

Oklahoma City April 30--Becau use
the government stood to lose 100000
year operating telephones in Okla
homa at the rate prevailing today,
Postmaster General Burfeson estab-
listed the new schedule effective to-
morrow.
This was the statement today of z.
E WesterveIt of the Pioneer Tele
phone company here.
The rates effective tomorrow will
raise rates in nearly every city in
oklahoma about 100 per cent. Okla
houa City and Tulsa were not raised.
but still pay the highest rates, Wester-
welt said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
HIS CASE
Il. G. White Asked SI1.OOO From
Beatrice Creamery Co.
Said He Was Brought Here To
Run Local Business.

Claiming that the Beatrict Crea m
cry company left him on a limb by re-
fusing TO sanction a renewal OF a note
after he had paid $4,000 on the $500
purchase price of the Topeka Crea m
cry company, h. G.. White. now q
bookkeeper for a Topeka department
store, lost his case IN the district court
in which he was eudeavoring to re-
legged, all Of which. he claimed.
amounted to $1,000. C A Marker.
fo-zer empIoye of the Beatrice
Creamery company. now owner and
manager of the Topeka Creamery, was
made a party to the suit The case
was dismissed at the cost of the plain
tiff
The big corporation claimed that it
did not sanction the note but satisfied
the late John F. MuIvsne of the Bank
of Topeka that should White fail to
make good on the note a purchaser for
the smaller creamery would be found.
1t also alleges that. tho White did in
three years pay $4,000 on the note
from the plants earnings. he had run
bills outside to that amount. steadily
lost money in the last few months of
his management and injured the repu-
tation of the smaller company by
drinking in Topeka
Came Here From Sioux City.
White. in his petition. claims that he
came to Topeka from Sioux City to
purchase the Topeka Creamery COM
pany at the suggestion Of officials of
the Beatrice Creamery company. that
firm telling him that IT desired a
friendly owner of the smaller company
in order to insure the larger company
the purchase Of butter fats from the
Topeka Creamery company. White
declared that he obtained $500 on
a note at the Bank of Topeka thru a
guaranty Of the rich corporation COW
ering any failure to the business VEN
ture- He was to draw $3.50 a month
salary from the earnings. the remain
der to go on payments on the note
After paying s4,O50 on the note and
$500 in interest and renewals. White
says he suddenly discovered he
couldn't get another renewal and be-
ing helpless was forced to reIinquish
his ownership. which was taken over
by Marker, the Beatrice Creamery
company's employe-
Marker. it is claimed paid the re-
naming Indebtedness on the note and
settled bills which amounted to ap-
proximately the amount paid on the
original purchase price by White. Of
ficiaIs of the Beatrice Creamery COM
pany declare they endeavored to per-
suade White to stop his drinking time
and again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
NEW REVENUE STAMPS
They May Be Obtained at the Post
Office After Today.

Revenue stamps for retail mer-
chants to place on medicinal and tot
let preparations for sale may be OBJ
tanned at the LOCAL postoffice after to-
day il was announced by Postmaster
". O RiGby- The new federal tax on
medicinal and toilet goods goes into
effect tomorrow.
The stamps will be issued in dsnOm-
nations of 1. . ,. !. ). 8. 10. 20 and
40 cents. but only the l and 2-cent
stamps will be available in the first
issue now being printed it was stated
Manufacturers who wish to obtain
the stamps in large quantities may do
so by applying to VIM H L PepperiH.
internal revenue collector. at Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
LUNCH FOR BUNNELL
Santa Fe Officials Give Him Farewell
Spread Today at c. of c.

Santa Fe officials in Topeka and
heads of departments joined in fare
well luncheon today at the Cha mber of
Commerce for E. H Bunneu auditor
OF disbursements. who will leave to-
night to become head of the account
ing department of the Frisco with
headquarters in St Louis. Seventy per
sons were present al the luncheon
E l. Copeland presided as toast
master, and short talks were made
by J. Z Baxter, assistant federal audi
tor. of Chicago; C E. Belts. corporate
auditor. of Chicago; r. L. Harris. sue
cessor to Bunnefl. and by BunneH
himself
The following Santa Fs men were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
HANSON NOT COMING
Mayor of Seattle Cannot speak in
Topeka Tomorrow

Ole Hanson. the Bolshevik breaking
mayer Of Seattle. Wash, will not be in
Topeka tomorrow noon as had been
planned This announcement was
made today noon by J. R. BurroW,
chairman of the Shawnee county vic
tory loan committee. under whose
auspices the fighting mayor OF the
western city was to speak
BUrroV said that circumstances Of
various sorts have combined and made
it next TO impossible to hold the meet
ing tomorrow noon It is said that an
other effort will be made to have
Mayor Hanson speak here at some fu-
ture date Chairman Burrow said
that he regrets very much the neceS-
sity OF calling eff this meeting at the
Chamber Of Commerce tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
THIS HAD WAR BEAT
Tulsa Ex-SoIdier SIugg-d. Doped,
kidnapped and Shanghied.

Tulsa Okla. April 3O.-Attacked by
three men on April 10, slugged or
doped, carried to a room. robbed of
$40 belonging to his employers. kept
there until April q. then taken to
Bartlesville in an automobile was the
strange experience of F. P. Boyer. ex-
soldier. working for a local laundry.
From that time until the following
Monday Boyer's mind was a blank
After being forced to quit the auto
mobile at BartIesviI1e. Boyer was per-
mitted to stay at a hotel there until
his sister here sent him money to
come on He came home today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-30
UPHOlDS PHONE RATE KICK
\. Y. Supreme Justice Rules BurIe-
sons Increased Rates Unlawful.

Albany. April 3o.-Supreme Court
Justice Rudd today upheld the con-
rention Of the public service commits
sion. second district, that increased
rates by the New York Telephone
company and the Western Union TeIe-
graph company and proposed in
creased rates by the New York Tele-
phone company were Illegal and IN
lawful. and issued injunction orders
preventing enforcement Of the in
creases which were ordered by the
pOstma ster general