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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
 LEAGUE ID PAY
 HIGH SALARIES

New York, Dec. 9-The Interna- tional League held it's annual meeting at the Hotel Imperial yesterday after noon. It was expected that Sir James J. McCaffery, owner of the Toronto club, would have a few t1r- RuIent words to say in regard to cer- tain things that had taken place since the close of last season.
 Whether McCanery had his say or not, the owners came out of the meeting room smiling and in buov- ant spirits for prosperous 1920 sea son. While the magnates were in session these things happened: The Newark franchise was ofici- ally transferred to Syracuse.
 The playing limit was raised from 16 to 1S, including player-manager
 The salary limit was advanced from $500 month to s5.OOO. David L. Fultz was once mora elected president, secretary and treas urer of the leage for one year.
 The season will consist of 154 games to be played in five months, starting April 21 and closing Sept 20. Frank O'Rourke and J. J. Riley, infielders, were sold to the Toronto club by the Akron club
 When the owners of the Binshana- ton club gave up the franchise and presented the players with their un- conditional releases, McCaffery sign ed O'Rourke and Riley to contracts to play with the Leafs during the season of 1920. The National Board, however, declared that the BinE- hamton club had no right to give the players their unconditional releases without first asking for waivers on l them. Fultz then awarded the play CTS of the Binghamton club to the Akron club.
 Having already signed O'Rourke and Riley, the decision didn't quite satisfy McCafery. and he intfmated that he would fight for the services of the two fnfielders The trouble was preached yesterday when the Akron club consented to sell O'Rourkr and Riley to Toronto.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
Penn Apologies To
 Football Opponents Sends Letters Expressing Regret That Pearce Admitted Professional Was Allowed to Play On Quaker
 Eleven During Past Season

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.---The football committee of the University of Penn sylvanfa announced last night that an apology would be sent to the Swarth- mora, Penn State, University of Pitts 5urSh and Lafayette college teams against which Walter I. Pearce, a sub stttute halfback, playS.s as a member of the Pennsylvania team. The state mem said that Pearce has admitted that he played professional baseball last summer, making him ineligible to be 8 member of the Pennsylvania football team.
 Pearce played in the Three I league part of last summer and joined the Chicago Nationals in the last month of the season. Pearce, the staten ent said, reported late for football prac- tice this season and avoided signing the statement of amateur standing and was overlooked because he re- signed. Pearce was not permitted to play football after the coaches learned of his professionalism.
 The committee took no action in the case of Ben Derr. regular member of the eleven, who is alleged to have played professional football this sea- son, because rumors affecting his am ateur standing were not admitted by Derr nor proven to be true.
 Officially, it is said that the athletic council at a meeting on Thursday will take action toward a new standard o4 athletic eligibility and will insist that all teams it plays live up to it. Here tofore Pennsylvania has never ques- toned the amateur standing of mem- bers of opponent teams. It was also said that other members of the 1918 varsity teams who have played pro- fessional football since the season closed on Thanksgiving Day may be deprived of their college letter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
CORNELL ELEVEN MAY PLAY YALE
 AT NEW HAVEN

New Haven. Dec. 9-Footbau gos- sip in New Haven last night centered itself about an unofficial 1920 sched- ule which leaked out yesterday after noon. The most amazing feature of thee hart is that it calls for a game against Cornell. and that the propos- ed Ithaca contest Is the second date of the season-presumably Oct. g, since the schedule calls for eight games.
 This list. coming out with abso- lutely no authority, has not met with enthusiastic acceptance, but many think that the majority of the dates are correct. Williams, Cornell, Bos- ton College, Colgate. the Army, Brown. Princeton and Harvard are to be played in the order given, accord ing to the rumorS The first three games furnish the only surprises, as it was known that the two others would be played if possible.
 It has been said that Boston Col lege did not want to play Yale next year because the Boston team real ized that its 1919 schedule had been too strenuous. On the other hand, attempts to drop this game probab1y met with objections at this end, as Yale never has broken off with team with an unaVenged defeat marring the Blue record.
 The one serious defect in the schedule as rumored Is the Cornell date. Yale men would like to see Cornell on the card but doubt ths advisability Of playing a big game so early.
 If this schedule finally should be accepted 1t will be by far the hardest Yale ever has had. The return of the Army and Colgate would be very popular here. It is thought that the Army will be played at West Point With the exception of the Princeton contest all other games would take nIace in the Bowl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
BEATS ZDYSZKO FOR
 MAT TITLE

New York, Dec 9---After two hours land 24 minutes of terrific wrestling. Joe Stecher of Nebraska threw WIad- elk Zbyszko of Poland in 8 catch-as- 'catch-can match last night at the list Regiment armory. The match Was well attended and the crowd was thrilled at the many exciting episodes.
 Stecher secured the winning fall with head scissors and wrist lock hold This Is Stecher's best hold and he tried frequently during the evening to pin DoEszko to the mat. The Pole always managed to escape until he was finally weakened by the gruelling punish Tnent inflicted by Stecher. Although the match was announced as for the Heavyweight title of the world, Earl Caddock of Iowa declares he still claims the title and is willing to rnee' Stecher
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
Two KnockOuts At
 Acorn A. C. Smoker

At the Acorn A. c. smoker last night, Panama George Dixon put Young Hefreren of New York away in the first round. Hefferen was sub- stitute for Joe Farmer. Slim Bren- nan brought Danny McFadden from Newark to meet Freddy Bosse in a four round engagement and McFad- den slugged with the local veteran. Young McAuliffe, the referee, gave the bout as a draw. Young O'Leary knocked out Young McComber in the third round. Young Otto lost to Kid Ahearn in the opening bout, which went four rounds There was a good crowd despite the rainy weather.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
PASSATC LEAGUE LEADERS HERE
 TONIGHT

Although the Passaic team of the Interstate Basketball League has been riding, oughshod over the other clubs, the leaders may find some rough op- position when they tackle the Blue Ribbons at ColoniaI hall. Manager Leavy's crowd will hustle to win as a victory will place them on a 300 percentage basis and only two games from the top.
 Passaic has some of the best play CTS in the business, including Sedren and Newman, the lightning forwards. The center, Tome. is 8 crack tosser and the guards, Barry and Friedman, are unexcelled in their positions. Ma lone has notified Manager Leavy that he will be on the job at center to- night The game will be called at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
WORLD CHAMPION SKATER
 CHALLENGES BORRY McIEAN

Chistiania, Norway. Dec 9.-Os- car Mathiesen, the worlds ice skat- ing champion. has challenged Rob ert Mclean, the American champion to skate a match race at Chrtstiania on Feb. 8. next. It is understood here that Mclean will accept the challenge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09

Schedule for This Week. Tuesday, Passatc at Bridgeport. Wednesday, Ansonia at Passaic. Thursday, PassaIc at Jersey City. Thursday, Bridgeport at Paterson Saturday, Paterson at Ansonia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09
NEWSPAPER LEAGUE.
Icague Records.

League Records. High Single-JabIonsky, 11e flight TotaI-Peterson 5o5. High Single Without a Mark V. Ecay, 93.
 High Team SIngIe-Pineapples 49s. High Team Total - PineappIes. 1416.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-09

Results Yesterday. TELEGRAM TERRORS
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
WHERE. TT STARTED

During recent months bitter fight has been launched against Postmaster General Burleson for several of the policies inaugural ed by him during the war Almost without exception big Eastern daily newspapers, of all political affiliations, have joined in the campaign, which was to have been expected since all of them have been more or less af- fected by some of his policies.
 One of Mir. Burleson's first official acts was to discontinue the tube mail service in New York For this he was roundly scored by the New York daiies. It is refreshing, in the midst of all the hubbub to find at least one paper of national prominence defending him for this action.
 ,, Referring to the tube service, the Spring. field Republican recently commented editorial ly as follows:
 There is little doubt that a fight will be made to have the government renew its con- tract with the American pneumatic service company, which owns the pneumatic postal tubes, use of which was discontinued by Mir. Burleson The president of the company, in his annual report expresses confidence that it will be only question of time before the tubes are again in operation. But this is not cer- tain. While the tubes were of greater value in moving mails than MT. Burleson was will ing to admit, the claims made in their behalf were exaggerated, and in very few cases were inspired by any zeal for efficiency in the postal service From the company's report it is seen that the government was paying $79O,6OS an nually for about AZ miles of tube. MT. Burle- sons mail subway in New York to connect the Grand Central terminal and the Pennsyl- vania station should be built at once, and should be thoroly tested before any contract with the tube company is renewed. Under ground transportation of mail in cities is es- sential, and, if the subway is a success, the problem will be largely solved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
SOMEONE LOSES
 SOMETHING ELS.
TWO SACKS OF PARCEL POST BAD TWO
 GOOD MAIL SACKS

In the big mail received on t' steamer Alaska were two sacks
 something which was shipped by pa eel post. It has all melted and stl to the sacks and is in such shape to be unrecognizable. It took tn. men to empty the sacks, and af they were emptied the force was no the wiser. In melting it has abso ed the name of the consignee, a not only does the force not know wh it is. but also who it's for. In fact Il just a plain sticky mess.
 Tn another sack there was Ga' CT for an ice cream freezer. It no tag on 1t and no way of ascerti ing for whom 1t was shipped. Anyon having ordered such an article ca obtain it from the obliging windo clerk by calling and identifying it,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
JOHNNY KELLY GETS
 STUCK UP BY GAN;

If Johnny Kelly hoped to get b the gang" without being taxed h missed his guess. The bunch land ed him at the big reception last nigh The boys, under the leadership ( Jimmy Lavery were on hand for t' charivari and claim to have touch Johnny for shining eagle. A the boys showed their sportsmansh by each and every one of them dr { ping half dollar into the Alas Orphan box which Charley Beam on his counter at the Pioneer cream parlors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
LATE FOR THE SEASON

While the action of the senate in ap- proving the recommendation of Secretary Lane for an appropriation of $12,OOO,OOO for the Alaska railroad cannot be too greatly ap- preciated, even should the house concur the money will become available too late this year for it to make any great difference in the work to be done in the interior during the present season.
 All plans for this work have been made and the force of men is about as large as can now be secured Had the money been avail able three months ago, it would have made a world of difference. In fact, men familiar with the conditions existing here, say that $1,- 100000 three or four months back would have been more beneficial as far as the work of the present season is concerned than the en-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
FOREHANDED FARMERS

In providing TOT eIIlC1ellt HdlluHIS o1 their harvests the farmers of this district are showing progressive spirit which speaks we'll for the future of the agricultural indus trv in the interior of Alaska. The Panama Valley Agricultural association is proving more and more that it is fact almost indis- pensible to those men now engaged in farm ing in this district
 The association, in its program for the establishment of storage warehouse here, is being guided by the interest of its members, and at the same time is taking care not to in fringe upon the rights of other interests, thus wisely avoiding the creation of antagonism to its plans which might be'fatal to their aims.
 "We want it plainly understood that this association does not want to go into the mer- cantile business in any way that would com pete with local firms," said President Rckert Saturday night. And the program of the farmers is designed to put them in closer touch with local markets, to give better sys- tenn of grading produce to the local merchant than is now available, and accomplish other things which, while of value to the association members, will at the same time be to the inter est of the public generally.
 In this the organization is showing its foresight Its plans provide for future en- largement as we'll as present needs. And the men and women who make up the member ship of the body are truly alive to the won- derful opportunities which are being presented in Alaska today and determined to take every possible advantage offered by them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
GERMANY SIGNS

Yesterday afternoon in Paris two Ger man representatives affixed their signatures to the peace treaty formally acknowledging for Germany that she must submit to the terms contained therein. Helpless to do any thing else, save utter foolish and futile pro
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
MARRIAGE VOWS
 SOLEMNIZED ON
 SATURDAY EVE.

JOHN H. KELLY AND MISS FLOI A
 ENCE SMITH UNITED IN HOLl \
 BONDS OF MATRIMONY IN PRES
 ENCE OF MANY FRIENDS AT ST
 MATTHEWS CHURCH. Before number of close friends John H. Kelly and Miss Florence Gertrude Smith were last night united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St Matthew's Episcopal church. Rev. II II. Lumpkin ofiiciated. The bride was attended at the altar by Mrs H. E. St George. matron of honor, and Mir Kelly by Jas. A. Fairborn as gsooms. man.
 Just prior to the entry of the bridal party Mrs. John A. Clark sang Tosti's "Beauty's Eyes," accompanied by Mrs. Ben Thompson at the organ At S:3U o'clock the first strains of the wed. ding march from ''Lohengrin" were | iourded by Mrs. Thompson. MT. Kelly preceded by his attendant. entered from the vestry and the bride and her matron of honor from the Front street entrance. and to the slow cadence of the solemn music took their places before the altar. Miss Smith was ac- companied by H. r.. St George. who ga'a the bride away in marriage.
 The bride was lovely II gowN Y sheer white khaki-k'o autful trimmed in princess lace with the e < ventional bridal veil and wreath the traditional orange blossoms. She carried an exquisite shower bouqu,, of carnations and gypsophila I'll, '''at OR of hOnor was attractive in gown of white silk and lace with black and white brocade panne over dress. &
 The ushers were Mr. Robert Men. ! and MT. J. J. Buckley.
 The interior of the church. was bow .'" of nowc.s t'o colo" sahnmn. Y, 2 low. being Miss Smiths favorii ', I ';cr' ne pies and margunrites we, everywhere filling the room with thci i"1rnso. The oye''h 'ad and wall woo york was twinnt with tanarack. 2 Zinc [. eatly to the beauty of the scC <
 A b"artfu and inprassi"n incGrr c"cur"od i""' as tho h"idc arl g"nt 'c'r"d ha"'s at tho a'tar Tho s, which hat, hrrn obscurri b" liz c'cu'. burst fo"th in full qlo"Y. il ''ra;ing tho altar. adding r,a%n cenc2 to the beautiful roral deco, ~ nH aad appearing as fine om Tor the happy welded life of t "a ring b i'c and the popular brit groom.
 As the naWly-wrds left the cliul they were showered with rice. whi was continuol after they were, seat in tNe waiting auto.
 At 9:30, at the home of MT. q Mrs. H. F. St. George. a wedding ception was held, some two hund, and more guests attending to wish "appy pair all married happin Dainty refreshments wn'o served cluding wedding cake and punch. 2. coffee urns were presided over Mrs. R. R. Myers and Mrs. Josephi Tupper; the punch bowl by Mrs. IS. Gordon, and the refreshmen were served by the Misses Pc, Petersen, Anita Nordale and Edl Lewis.
 Attcsting to the 2 eat popularity Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were the v, numerous and costly wedding gil prominent among which was m niin mt casc of s:lvcr from the ". bunch" and a full dinner set of Guisitc white and gold china fro# the school teachers. The presen included everything the heart of bride could desire.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
DELEGATE GRIGSBY

AdviceS received Ill town yesterday say that resolution was introduced Tuesday on the floor of the house of representatives for the purpose of seating George B. Grigsby as delegate from Alaska, to fill the vacancy left by the death of Mir. Sulzer. This, it was stat ed, was done so that MT. Wickersham could proceed with his proposed contest.
 This resolution, if it passes, as it probably will, upsets the local Wickersham dope. Wick followers here have not hesitated to voice their conviction that Grigsby would never be seated, and the contrary proceedings of the house leaves them gasping.
 The Citizen believes, however, that once these men recover from their natural surprise, they will acknowledge that it is the best thing that could have happened for all concerned. There are numerous reasons why he should have been seated and none worth while why he should be denied the seat.
 Without regard for politics, Alaska needs some one in congress who is officially recog- nized as having right to speak for the North. Without an official representative, Alaskan in- terests are sure to suffer It is manifesty inn possible to seat Mir. Wickersham at this time and no other person has any shadow of a claim on the place but George Grigsby.
 For Wickersham's political purposes some one had to be seated to succeed MT. Sulzer. Until that had been done, he could take no ac- tion in his contest. MT. Sulzer had never been seated following the last election The house received certificate showing him to have been duly elected but no one had appeared to claim the vacancy left by his death and the seat, never having been occupied, could not logically be made the subject of contest.
 When MT. Grigsby takes the place, how ever, then his opponent can proceed as if there had been no vacancy. He can make his con- test upon the same grounds as if it were Mir. Sulzer, himself, in the seat, and it will be the duty of Delegate Grigsby to defend the case.
 It is generally admitted that the present contest will be vastly different matter than that which was conducted two years ago. Mir. Sulzer was no lawyer, and his attorney prac- tically conceded the point upon which the deci- sion of the house was made Today Wicker sham is up against a lawyer at least equal in ability with himself and one who is familiar with every phase of the case.
 There is every reason to believe that he will win out in the matter. His opponents s charges are groundless and he has the neces- sary evidence to prove them SO.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30
tire $12,OOO,OOO is today.

But the appropriation in full will be avail- able next year, it is hoped. In such case, the Alaskan Engineering commission can start now and be ready to launch a construction program early next year that will windup the work in short order In fact it is distinctly up to the commission to do so It has asserted that the dleay in past construction has been occasioned by piecemeal appropriations On this account it has been unable to maintain an efficient force, being compelled to allow it to disintegrate each season and having to rebuild it the following one.
 If the full appropriation goes thru as now seems probable, it can not only retain its pres ent working personnel but plan to increase it to the fullest extent compatible with effi- ciency It will now be given an opportunity to show what it can do unhampered by lack of funds. and The Citizen is confident that it will more than prove all of its contentious.
 REPAIR THE TRAIL.
 The attention of the Alaska Road Com mission officials having been called to the condition of the Valdez trail in this immediate vicinity, it is expected that the necessary re- pairs will be made immediately That such holes as exist near the Nine-Mile road house are allowed to get in such shape as to seriously threaten to prevent automobile travel beyond that point is poor advertising for the Road commission and poorer business for the town.
 These places have been getting worse since spring arrived. Every rain made them softer, and every vehicle passing over the road made the ruts deeper and passage more diff fcult To have eliminated these spots a month ago would have been comparatively inexpensive matter and consumed but short time Today it will take much more money and considerably longer to get the road . these places in good condition.
 In that month the commission has eX- pended considerable money on sections of the trail which are. undoubtedly in better shape than the stretch near the Nne-Mile house. The Citizen does not doubt that the work which has been and is still being done in bene- ficial But it was not needed as badly as in some of the neglected spots. It profits noth- ing to build a highway from Chitina to Rich ardson if at the same time a bottom less pit is left untouched in the middle of the trail within ten miles of Fairbanks.
 Tuesdays telegraphic advices from 1 Washington stated that the senate had agreed to increasing the appropriation fof the Alaska Road commission to $3O0,000 In view of this increase, it is to be hoped that small sum can be diverted from somewhere or secured from some source to make the necessary re- pairs, and that immediately. The summer is about half over and the trail is in such shape as to make it question of doubt if an auto7 mobile can go as far as the 18-Mile road house and return without having to be excavated from mudholes
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-06-30

NOFSSN tives of the greatest nations in the world. He has seen it incorporated unalterably into the terms of peace in such a manner as to give il tangible force and for such purposes as to justify its existence and make it a reality and not fantastic dream.
 He has won, in the main, his big fight. He met and overcame the leading opponents of the old world school of diplomacy advo- cates of ''the balance of power" system. And even his most critical opponents must concede his fighting qualities. ..
 Emerging from such contest, he comes home not to the period of rest which he richly deserves, but to enter another fight. Opposi- tion organized in the senate by republican leaders will force him to go before the coun- try and defend his creation. That he will win in this latest fight is the overwhelming pre- diction of all critics.
 They believe that his position is unassail- able. They are confident that he will expose the real heart of the opposition to public gaze with unal,swcrable logic and that the opposi- tion will be forced to back down or those combined for that purpose commit themselves and their party to endless oblivion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-14

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took part in the German raids on Eng
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