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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-08-29

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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-08-29
APPRECIATION on Mr..
CULIEN AND DAUGHTER

Headquarters Second squadron.
Twelfth Cavalry. lachiln. " NJ.
August -. i0i0-To Mr.. John A.
Cullcy. upon his departure from
Columbus, n. NJ:
The Second squadron. Twelfth
Cavalry. until recently stationed ai
Columbus. y. NJ. desires a. expires.
its appreciation NJ the constant
efforts of Mr.. Cullcy Tor aud in be-
hall Of the members Of the squad
ron. while he was Field Director OF
the American Red Gross at Colum-
bus. n. NJ. By his ncver-iiring g.
tiyity 10 improve conditions for the
men, his eVer-rcady willingness in.
help the men. at no matter what
personal cost aud sacrifice Mr.. Cul-.
ley has earned and carries with him
the lasting gratitude NJ every en-
listed man Of the Squadron.
II Is with extreme regret that the
Squadron views the departure at.
Mr.. Culley from his post His work
while at Columbus. \. NJ, has ma
lcrially aided IN making border
service more attractive and agree
able In every way.
The Squadron hereby extends ~
appreciation aud gratitude Ia Mr..
Culley personally, for his innum-
cradle kindncssrs extended aud help
given to the men of the squadron.
over and above what might have
been his duty as Field Director ol
the A. n. g., whose srryice, tn the
army at large are we'll known.
Mr.. Culley carries with him the
highest personal regard of every
member of the squadron. Ne leaves
his present post with the best pos
siblc wishes for himself and family
of all who have known him. Every
member of the second Squadron
Twelfth Cavalry. will feel himself
honored should he at any future
time be- able, In any way, 10 be of
service To Mr.. Cullcy or any mem
Der Of Mr.. Culleys family.
10 Miss Margaret Culley. Colum-
bus. New Mexico:
Dear Miss Culley- The members
of the Second squadron, Twelfth
cavalry. desire 10 take this Oppor-
tunity Ia express Ia you their ap-
probation of your constant interest
In and sustained efforts for their
welfare and entertainment. We, thy
onlistcd men of the Second squad
ron. realize that your work has
been a large factor IN making en-
teriainments given for the soldiers
at Columbus and Hachiia, \. NJ q
conspicuous success, not only ON
account of your own personal If
forts on all occasions, highly sue
cessful rs they have always been.
but also because your spirit and
enthusiasm In every undertaking
for the benefit Of the soldiers has
Influenced others 10 emulate your
example, thereby creating an aimos-
phere Of c%heerfulness and good
will that will long endure.
The entire membership of the
Second Squadron joins In extending
to you the very hest wishes for a
happy future. Though your work
here Is ended It's effect will long he
felt and you may rest assured thai
you have a place In the affections
of every enlisted man Of the Squad
ron that none other has ever gained
JENS J. ERlCHSEN,
sgt. Mir, 2nd SOD, 18th Cav.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-08-29

LOsT-Ono pair speciaclee ne-
ward. Leave al Nordhaue.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
TREATY WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL GERMANY FULFlLLS EVERY
 OBLIGATION ARMISTICE IMPOSED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-(P)- )-Peace will not be re- stored Germany until she makes good every violation of arnstice provisions, according to official statement issued this evening from the state department following the receipt of advices to that effect from the supreme council in Paris. The department has just received CODY of the memorandum forwarded the German govern ment by the allies outlining the allied policy.
 The note sent to Berlin says that the treaty will not become effective until Germany executes all obligations she assumed under the armistice and additional ments since made. The German peace delegates are, therefore, ordered to appear in Paris November O to sign protocol to this effect.
 The protocol requires Germany to d. number of floating docks, cranes tugs dredges dspac ing 100000 tons, together with five light cruisers and certain submarines and machinery to repay the allies for losses sustained by the sinking of the German fleet in Scapa Flow early last spring Germany is also requested to deliver other material, such rolling stock of rail ways to fulfill other conditions of the aistice which yet incomplete
 The notifications of the treaty put thru by Eng and France Italy, Japan and other nations being held back by the allied military authorities They will not become effective until those authorities satisfied with the fflment of all provisions It is not believed here that Germany will make any serious protest against the action of the council
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
4S-H0UR WEEK
 IS NOT WANTED
 BY FEDERATION

GOMPERS ADVOCATES STRAIGHT
 EIGHT-HOUR DAY WITHOUT
 SIX-DAY WEEK FOR INTERNAL
 T1ONAL PROGRAlM-PROPOSAL
 DEFEATED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 5-(P) Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, speak ing before the international labor con- ference here this afternoon proposed that the conference abandon the pro- posal for international recognition of the 48-hour working week and sub- stitute the straight S-hour day, lcav- ing the week to be adjusted by the s, verdi countries represented.
 MT. Gompers declared that if Amer 'can labor accomplished the purpose that it now has in mind, in the United States the working day will be nnder eight hours. Gompers thot that the conference should not take any ac- ton that would interfere with the American program. A delegate nov ed that the matter go to a committee ut on a vote the motion was de- feated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
GOV. COOLIDGE
 CONGRATULATED
 BY PRESIDENT
CONGRATULATED BY WILSON ON WINNING ON PROGRAM OF EN- FORCEMENT OF LAW; COOL IDGE CARRIED STATE BY BIG CYST VOTE EVER.

BOSTON, Mass. Nov. 5--(P)-Gov- ernor Coolidge was reelected gov ernor of this state in yesterdays cleo tion by plurality of 124,O0O votes. It is announced that he received the largest vote ever boiled in this state for a gubernatorial candidate. His op- ponent was Richard Long, democrat.
 PRESIDENT WIRES
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-R)-Fol- lowing the receipt of official returns here showing the overwhelming vic- tory of Governor Coolidge in the Massachusetts election yesterday, President Wilson sent a message of congratulations to the successful can- didate. The President said it was a victory for law and order. MT. Coolidge ran on his stand for law and order in the Boston police strike The President said "All Americans stand together when law and order are at issue"
 NO PRECEDENT
 Officials here say, that the action of the President has no precedent in the history of American politics. This is said to be the first time any President ever congratulated a can didate of the opposition party on his election. The administration thinks that the election of Governor Cool idge should encourage all officials who are combating radical propa- ganda and social unrest.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
HITCHCOCK AND PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS TREATY RESERVATIONS
 AND PROBABLE SENATE ACTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-( -(P)-According to state mes made by administration leaders here this morning. important conference will probably be held between President Wilson and Senator Hitchcock leader of the administration forces in the enate before the end of the week. The conference is hinge the final acceptance of the treaty
 It is understood that the President plans to tell the senator his views the treaty reservations In turn Mr. Hitchcock will tell the President what reservations in his judgment, likely to receive the support of the senate President Wilson is absolutely opposed to the adoption of reservations which will necessitate send ing the treaty back to the Paris conference.
 KNOX RESOLUTION
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-(P)-Senator Knox, re- publican, today introduced resolution that would pro- vide for the release of America from any obligation be bound by the decisions recommendations of the cl of the league of nations He said that it his pur pose in introducing the resolution to make America consulting member only of the league In this way, he sad he would give the United States the fullest and most complete liberty of action
 GORE DEFEATED
 WASHINGTON, Nov 6-(P)-The Gore amend ment to the treaty overwhelmingly defeated this morning by the senate by vote of 60 to 16 Even Sena tor Lodge and other opponents of the treaty voted against the amendment which sought to make advisory popu lar vote mandatory before any declaration of could be made under the league of nations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
KANSAS PEOPLE
 FEEL PINCH OF
 COAL SHORTAGE
TOPEKA REPORTS HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES SHORT OF COAL; IOWA, NEBRASKA AND CALL FORNIA TOWNS REPORT SUE FERING EXISTING.

CHICAGO. Ill.,, Nov. 6.-R)-De- spite the fact that most of the non union coal mines and small per centage of union ones also are oper- ating at full capacity the small sur plus supply of fuel in various parts of the country is steadily dwindling. More passenger trains have been cancelled on several roads and cur tailment of freight service is in sight for the near future.
 Dispatches received this morning from Topeka, Kansas, says that hun dreds of families in that district and city are badly in need of fuel. Re ports from Iowa, California, and Ne braska say that numerous small towns in these states are feeling the pinch of coal famine, many of them being in the dark, schools, theatres and other public meeting places be- ing closed. In Oklahoma the farm CTS are planning to reopen and work the mines closed by the strike.
 Union leaders here say that the strike is in state of hopeless dead lock following the governments re- fusal to vacate the injunction which is declared by both operators and miners has blocked all hope for i'm mediate settlement by negotiation. Unionists declare that long hard fight is coming before the strike is settled.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
DENVER SCHOOL
 HAS EXPLOSION
SIX DYNAMITE BLASTS SHAKE, COLORADO UNIVERSITY
 BREAKING WINDOWS

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 6.-R) Six tremendous blasts from dynamite ex- piosions took place on the campus of the University of Denver this morning, jarring the building, and breaking half of the windows in the institution. The report of the ex- piosion was audible for three miles. Rumors that the college building had been blown up spread thru the city causing considerable alarm. No one was injured. The faculty is inclined to believe that the explosions are the results of a students prank but it is unable to find out anything definite about the affair.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
RESULTSPLEASE
 ALL LPOLTIClANS
BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLI- CANS PLEASED WITH ELEC-
 TON OUTCOME

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. G. 4) - Special despatches received by local newspapers from Washington say that both democratic and republican leaders are pleased with the results of the various state elections last Wednesday. The democrats are jubil- cratic governor for New Jersey and the republicans show elation at the election of d republican for governor of Kentucky. Judge Morrow's plur- ality of 17,000 votes was the largest ever given republican candidate for any office by Kentuckan voters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10

boxer of the Northwest, last night was given the referees decision at the end of ten-round bout with Gunboat Smith. The latter has been considered one of the leading heavies in the east for several years and has fought several near champions. He was at one time touted for a match with Willard. Farmers showing was considerd excellent and his packers are mapping out a strong program for him on its strength.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
FIRST MEETING
 BE HELD SOON
SUPREME COUNCIL DECIDES TO HOLD MEETING OF LEAGUE =
 NO DATE SET

PARIS. Nov. 5.-P)-The supreme council announced today that it had definitely decided to proceed with the first meeting of the council of the league of nations without await ing American action on the treaty of peace. No date has been set for the meeting. This will be announced after the military authorities ar range to put the treaty in effect.
 EFFECTIVE THIS MONTH
 PARIS, Nov. 5.-R)-It is reported here this evening that the treaty of peace will become effective on No vember 28 as far as England. France, Italy and Japan are concerned. All of these nations have ratified the treaty and formal deposition will be made according to the dictation of the allied military authorities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
EXEMPTION LAW
 UP TO WILSON
 FOR SIGNATURE
MEASURE SUSPENDING MINING LAWS REQUIRING ANNUAL AS SESSMENT WORK ON CLAIMS SENT UP TO WILSON FOR HIS SIGNATURE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-R-The measure recently passed by both houses of congress suspending all mining laws requiring annual assess ment work on mineral claims this year was today sent to President Will son for his signature when it will become law.
 The measure eXempts mine claim ants Tn Alaska and other parts of the United States from spending at least $1OO on material or labor on each claim located but not patented. It follows closely along the same general lines as the measures en- acted for 1917 and 1918.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
L0WLY VETS WIN
 IN OHIO STATE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 6.-R- Altho the returns in Wednesdays election are not entirely complete the latest returns to be announced show that the wet forces have prob ably carried Ohio. The voters of the state have apparently turned down the prohibition reformation amendment. Three other prohibition bills were also lost.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
LADY ASTOR IS
 GIVEN SUPPORT
LLOYD GEORGE GIVES PERSONAL ENDORSEMENT TO CANDI-
 DACY OF WOMAN

LONDON, Nov. 6.-R-Premier Lloyd George this morning person ally endorsed the candidacy of Lady AstOr for the seat of her late hus- band in the house of commons. Lady Astor recently announced that she would stand for election on unionist ticket. She was formerly an Ameri- can, her parents being prominent of political and social life in Virginia. She is the first woman to ever make race for seat in parliament.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10

large wet majority piling up and the Indications are that all four bills will be wet victories. Both sides are claim
 :ig victory tonight. Only prohibi- ticn landslides in the remaining four :runties can change the present
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
METAL WORKERS
 WALK0UT FAILS
TRY TO START GENERAL STRIKE IN BERLIN BUT GET VERY
 LITTLE SUPPORT

BERLIN, Nov. 5.-R)-An attempt made by radical leaders of the metal workers to start general strike in Germany failed today when the rail way workers refused to join in the movement. The metal workers are already striking and hope to force other workers to join in a tieup of all industries turnout the country.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
CLERKS STRIKE
 IN BIG STORES
EMPLOYEES IN PARIS DEPART MENT STORES TAKING
 A NEEDED REST

PARIS. Nov. 4.-(P)-Thousands of the clerks and other employees in he largest department stores in this city went out on a strike this after noon, practically forcing these houses to close their doors. Few of the stores affected are attempting to con- dust business as usual. No other class of industry is affected by the strike.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
VICTORIA FROM
 NOME SOUTH
SEASON OF NAVIGATION ENDS FOR SEWARD PENINSULA.
 LAST BOAT SAILS.

NOME, Alaska. Nov. 6-(P)-The steamer Victoria sailed from here to- day for Seattle. As usual the vessel was crowded with passengers who are enroute to the states to spend the winter months. The Victoria is the last boat of the present sea- son from this port.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
CORN CAUSE OF
 THREE DEATHS
WOMEN AND TWO CHILDREN DEAD AFTER EATING PRE-
 SERVED CORN

WATERTOWN, N. Y, Nov. 6.-(P) Mrs. Elmer Turner and two small children died here tonight from poisoning caused by eating preserved corn. Two other children are dying from the same cause.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
MEXICAN LABOR
 PLANS WALKOUT

LAREDO. Nov. 6-R)-Newspapers just received here from Mexico City say that general strike of all or ganized labor in Mexico is imminent. Union labor leaders are quoted as saying that unless radical demands are granted within a short time, every union worker in the entire country will walk out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
CLAIMS
 AMERICAN LOAN
WARSAW REPORTS THAT AMERI- CANS HAVE FINANCED LOANS
 FOR $25O,OOO,OOO

LONDON, Nov. 5.-R-Reports received here today from Warsaw say that a group of American financial interests have financed loan of $250, 100000 for Poland. It was known that Poland was seeking such a loan but nothing had been heard from American sources of its being fi- nanced. The money is wanted for the rehabilitation or the industries of Poland.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
U. 5. ATTORNEY
 TAKES OWN LIFE
SUICIDE BY JUMPING IN FRONT OF SUBWAY
 TRAIN IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Nov. G. R-winni- fred Thayer Dennison, an assistant to the attorney general of the United States, committed suicide here this morning by jumping in front of a subway express train. He was in- stantly killed, being crushed almost beyond recognition. No cause has been assigned for the rash act.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10

'The coal strike marks critical hour in the very life of the United States declared Mr. Palmer. He said that the meaning of the injunction proceedings that test is being made to determine whether not the gov ernment has the right protect ALL the people from ona disaster which would be inflicted by single group for it's advantage.
 WHOLE STATE DARK
 CHICAGO Ill.,, Nov. 6.-(H9-The Indiana Public Service commission has taken absolute control of the fuel commission in the state and will bend every effort to conserve the supplies on hand in order to insure plenty of coal for heating purposes. An order is sued by it tonight decreeng ghtless streets stopping all electric signs and other superuous of coal The of gas for heating is being encouraged The coal st ation is admittedly serious.
 GOMPERS TO MAKE APPEAL
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-(F9-It is consistently rr- mored here tonight that Mr. Gompers will call on At- to1ney General Palmer tomorrow and make personal appeal to him last effort to induce the government to vacate the injuncon giving him assurance that the strike will end ill 48 hours after such
 Operators tonight claim that A union mines in West Virginia operating, thirteen claimed to have resumed work this morning. Union officials deny the truth of the statement.
 The grip of the government visible coal suppli Is closing tighter every day. Orders were issued today the national railroad administration for the dscontinu ton of bunkerng of foreign ships in American ports This will mean that vessels of foreign registry can o tain coal for fuel at any port in the United States
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
PALMER DECLARES COAL, STRIKE IS CRITICAL HOUR IN LIFE OF
 COUNTRY; WILL PROTECT PUBLIC

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 6.-(E)-The real ser- of the strike situation and what it entails the country voiced for the first time officially by Alt torney General A. Mitchell Palmer in address deliver ed here this evening at the state fair price conference The attorney general did not try to conceal that grave issues involved and expressed the determination of the government to deal with the situation firmly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
FlCKERT LOSES OUT IN FRISCO
POLICE JUDGE BEATS HIM OUT FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
 IN FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 4. Attorney Fickert, who Was candidate for reelection in yesterdays race was defeated by Judge Brady of the police court in this city. MT. Fickert is the official who conducted the states prosecu- tion of the preparedness day murder cases, securing the conviction of Tom Mooney on that charge.
 Mayor Rolph emerged victorious in the election, defeating Schmitz, formerly a mayor of this city by a plurality of 27,OOO votes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
NEW MINISTER
 IS APPOINTED

MARC PETER SUCCEEDS HANS
 SULZER AS SWISS MINISTER
 TO AMERICA.
 BERNIE, Nov. 5.-(P)-An official announcement made here tonight says that Marc Peter has been appointed as Swiss minister to the United States to succeed Hans Sulzer, who resign ed several weeks ago. The new minister is well known in Switzerland and has been member of the Swiss parliament for several years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
UNION LAWYERS PREPARING FOR
 LEGAL STRUGGLE
LUTON OF RESTRAINING OR DER; AMES TO FIGHT MOVE AND ASK FOR TEMPORARY IN- JUNCTION.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 6.-R) for the United Mine Workers of America are preparing to wage long hard legal battle in the courts against the injunction pro- ceedings of the government. The first step they will take will be to file motion before Judge Anderson, of the local federal court. asking for the dissolution of the restraining or der issued last Friday morning.
 Assistant Attorney General C. D. Ames, who arrived this morning from Washington, will fight the move. He will also ask the court at the hear ing set for Saturday morning to is sue a temporary injunction replac- ing the restraining order and also make formal request on the court to declare the strike to be at an end
 DOUBTS AUTHORITY
 SPRINGFIELD. H.. Nov. 6.-R- President Harrington, of the Illinois miners, in a statement this morning, declares that he doubts if President Lewis, of the national union, has the authority to call off the strike even if the court so instructs. He de- clares that the strike was ordered by 2,2G0 delegates and not by Lewis. lie believes that only the delegates Of the total mine unions have the power to rescind that order.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
VETS DEFEATED
 ON FOUR BILLS
OHIOANS VOTE DOWN EVERY PROPOSITION MADE BY WET
 CANDIDATES

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Nov. 5.-R)- With the returns of yesterdays cleo ton all in and tabulated, it was an- nounced this morning that the pro- hibition forces had won sweeping victory. Four wet bills were before the voters, all of them being defeated by a substantial plurality.
 ISSUE CLOSE.
 Columbus. Ohio, Nov. 5.-PeRe- turns from 34 out of 38 counties show
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
ACT IS NOT CONSTITUTIONAL
 THREE SUITS ARE INSTITUTED

NEW YORK, Nov e.-QP}-Former U. S. Senator EIhu Root district today asserted that the prohibition passed beyond the Three suits attacking the sonstuonay taken under advisenen the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
WILL CONTINUE
 CUARANTEESTO
 FORMER OWNERS
HOUSE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE PROPOSES ASSIST PRIVATE OWNERS IN STABLE RATION OF SYSTEMS AFTER THEIR RETURN.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 6-(P) The house interstate commerce committee today agreed on a pro- poSal to extend the governments guarantee of federal compensation to the railroads for period of six months after those properties are re- turned to their owners It also agreed to provide for government loans to the roads for period of 15 years at a rate of percent per annum.
 The committee said that it believed that it was the duty of the govern nCnt to assist the owners in putting the country's railway system on stable basis and that they should be unhampered by scarcity of funds in their efforts to do that work. The extension of federal compensation and provision for government loans, it is believed, will meet the requirements of the situation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
GOTHAM HARB0R
 WEARS NORMAL
INS U R GENT I4ONGSHOREMEN PROMISE MAYOR TO RETURN
 TO WORK TO-DAY.

NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 5.--(P)- The New York water front is slowly returning to normal with numbers of longshoremen reporting for duty. Many ships are being released after several weeks blockade and cargoes are being handled as rapidly as pos sible. The insurgent longshoremen still on strike have promised Mayor Hylan to return to work tomorrow.