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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
STUDY OUR PHONE
London Exchange Has Worst
Reputation in World.
Commission, Trying for Better
Service, Visits Ohio Town.

Lima, O., Dec 25.-London, Eng
land. is coming to the United States to
have its. telephone problems solved
London's phone service has been no.
torious and leading newspapers have
been conducting agitation for a change
for some time.
A commission Of British telephone
experts recently visited Lima. Ohio. to
inspect a unique system installed
there. Cleveland, Ohio, also sent a
delegation and is considering adopting
the same system, known as the auto
manual
1t is neither manual. as the old sys-
tenn generally in use. nor is it entirely
automatic. but combines. it is claimed.
the advantages of both types and
eliminates their disadvantages.
Unlike the automatic system.
switchboard operators are EMPLOYED.
but the old fashioned switchboard,
with its plugs and cords. is eliminated.
Instead each girl sits at an individ-
ua1 desk, with three instruments re-
sembling adding machines before her.
The first column of the Keyboard is
devoted to prefixes and the others to
numbers.
When a call is received an auto
matte distributor" starts il down the
line of desks until it finds a girl who
is not busy. If one who has been
passed clears ner desk the can jumps
back to her
After she has punched the proper
keys the further processes of the call
become automatic. An automatic
ringer notified the subscriber that his
number is being rung. or if the line is
busy an automatic busy signal in
forms him of the fact.
The system is said to furnish an ay-
erage of fifteen second service. while
individual operators handle as many
as three times the calls taken care of
under fine old Svsfan1
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
WOULD BAR AMERICANS
Canada May Prohibit Entry of L. S
Skilled Mechanics.

Winnipeg. Man, Dec 25.-Informa-
ton received here from Ottawa indi-
Gates that the federal government is
considering the advisa bility of pro-
hibiting entry of skilled mechanics
from Europe or the United States un-
til industrial conditions thruout the
Dominion are readjusted in the spring.
Many Industrial activities have been
suspended for the winter and it is said
that the unemployment problem is be-
ing considered by federal ministers.
J. A Calder. minister of immigration.
recently admitted that such a move
vas under adXisement.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
wolfe Clashcs With Purycar.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 25.-Jack Wolfe.
the Cleveland banta amweight. will
clash with Earl Puryear. a Denver
f16-pounder. in a ten-round contest
here December %. They have agreed
TO weigh 120 pounds at O'Clock.
Wolfe and Puryear fought a year ago
and the result was in dispute, each
claiming a victory
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25

were located in, and near Sommedieu.
Batteries f. and F were located at
Camp Senegalis or Camp Mud, as 1t
was termed by the soldiers.
The 10th field signal brigade. 10th
headquarters troop and military police,
the 10th ammunition train. 10th
supply train and division hea dquar-
ters were all located in Cornmercy and
around that city.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25

Milwaukee. Wis, Dec. 25.-Frankie
Mason of Fort Wayne, Ind, claimant
of the American flyweight champion
ship. will meet Sammy Marino of New
York in Il ten-round contest here New
Years afternoon. The weight agreed
upon is ia pounds at o a. m. Mason
is angling for d match with Jimmy
Wilde. the British flYWeight
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25

We wish to express our sincere
thanks for the favors rendered US and
the beautiful floral offerings during
the illness and death of our dear
mother.-Mr. r. z. Courtney, Mrs.
Geonta Courtney.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
Edge Bill Is Signed.

| Washington, Dec 25.-President
/, Wilson signed today the Edge bill.
authorizing the creation of corpora
tions for the purpose of financial ex-
port trade.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs c. ]. Aye. who died
Tuesday, will be held Friday afternoon at
l o'clock from Bethel church. Burial in
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
GIVES LIFE FOR HUSBAND
Bandits Killed Her When She jumped
in Front of Him.

Passaic, \. J., Dec. 25.-Mrs. Mau-
rice Goldstein gave her life early today
to protect her husband from the at
tack of three bandits.
The Goldsteins were just closing up
their clothing store when three men
entered. drew revolvers and told Gold
stein to hand over his money. Mrs.
Golstein sprang in front of her hus-
band and screamed. The bandits fired
and she fell dead with bullet in her
heart.
The bandits escaped in an automo-
bile.
London-The use of cuss words is due
to the slight nervous convuision Inomentar-
lily destroying seIf-controi ando releasing
subconscious interests which are normally
suppressed Fact, Prof. Gilbert Murray
says
st. Cloud, Minn.--A painting. the work
of a Minaea polis art firm. has been
ceiyed at the high school here and dcdsca ted
to the memory of st. Cloud boys who lost
their lives in the war
Londan-The postman's federation has
decided to refrain from the ''legrading and
pernicious system of collecting part of our
wages from the public in the form Of
Christmas boxes -
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25

MISS FANNIE GILBERT, "a died We'd
nesday at her home, 11o North Van Buren
street.
The funeral OF John NJ Fossbinder rs.
who died Tuesday night at the home of
F. J. Funk, 1G10 Topeka avenue. will be
held Friday morning at 9:45 o'clock from
Bomga rdner's chapel. The body will be
taken to Peabody for burial
LOUISE MURREN died today at a local
hospital. The funeral will be held Satur-
day afternoon at O'Clock from Penwell' s
chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
Extends Christmas Greetings
and Good Cheer

to its hosts of patrons and friends in the city and
throughout the state, and desires to express appre
citation of the volume Of business during 1919. The
completed applications for insurance during the
year to date
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-25
NfnSon Angles for MiIde.

lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. se5-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01
THREE FIGHTING
SHIPS To CD OUT
Of Commission
Vessels Which Helped Destroy
Spanish Fleet to be Re-
moved From Service.

WASHINGTON. MAY Three
o. the battleships which helped de
stroy the Spanish feet off santiago
IN 1S9S-the Indiana, Massachusetts
and Iowa-are 10 be placed out of
commission. the navy department
announced " ednesday. and their
names reassigned 10 new super
ireadnaUEhts For historical an
other reasons however the fourth
ship. the famous Oregon. which cir
cled South America. IN order 20 be
in the battle against Cervera's
squadron. Will retain her name and
will continue 200 service with the
Pacific fleet
As the Indiana. Massachusetts AMI
Iowa probably never again viii be
placed in active service. they viii b.
designated as coast battleships Nos.
l. and g." FINAL dlspos lion of the
vessels has not been determined. but
they probably VIII D- stripped and
sold for scrap or used as targets FOR
ships Of the fleet. as was the old
battlesnip Texas. The name indiana
viii be assigned TO hattleship no 5o.
authorized with nine others i'm 1915
and which is 10 De built at the New
York navy yard The names Massa-
chusetts and Iowa will be given 10
oattleships Nos SO aud "a. bids for
the construction of which will be-
opened oy the navy department
Ma %.
In reassi sning the names Of the
three ships TO modern craft. the de
partment Is carrying out It's policy
OF naming battleships for states. tho
single exception being the Kear-
sarge. launched az the outbreak Of
the Spanish war and named for the
civil war frigate which destroyed
the Confederate ship Alabama. Ever
with the names Of the armoreC
cruisers reassigned 10 battleships
the names OF all states have oeeu
exhausted and it thus became neces-
sary to Tcassign names now held by
some OF the battleships When ad-
ditiOnaI capital ships are authorized
X is probable that more OF the older
battleships viii be placed out OF
commission but thus far the de
partment has formulated no policy
in this regard. several of the pa
tleships now IN commission will be
placed in reserve as soon as the
American troops are returned from
overseas.
The Indiana assachusetts and
oregon were the first big gun battle
ships Of the navy and were built
from the same Gesisn. They We're
completed more than 20 years ago.
and al that time we're regarded as
the most powerful ships afIoat
Each carried four 15-inch rifles
eight S-inch rifles and mary smaller
guns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01
BACK WOQLLEN FOR
j. s. SENATOR
Friends of Former State Fuel
Administrator Urge Him
for the Place.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May L.
the democratic organization in Mar
ion county for Evans WoOllen for
nomina ton for United States sena-
tor Friends close TO Mr. WOollen
say he has decided TO make the
race. They point 10 his record as
stare fuel administrator. To his
business career and his firm demo-
cratic ideals as qualifying him as
the best man the democratic party
can name.
a reorganization Of the Marion
county organization may result from
the demands OF various democratic
workers that there be thorough
housekeeping and that the Marion
county democratic committee break
clean from reactionary. machine
politics in showing the way for 9TH
er democratic county organizations
in the state.
Fights Must End.
Democratic leaders realize that
the fractional fights which have split
the Marion county organization in
the last few campaigns must end
and i'm this connection they count on
the selection OF county chairman
who will be a strong enough leader
To obtain the support Of the major
ity of the party. Many of the dem
ocratic politicians hold the belief
that Marion county Will be the key
stone county in the coming campaign
battles. With the proper Organiza =
ton that believe they viii obtain
Tho support Of the people in their
efforts 10 show up the workings of
the republican machine
Dissatisfaction is growing amone
the negro voters over the way the
republican machine has been par
ceiling out special privilege favOrs
Rufe Page. the huge negro repub1I-
can machine worker. is reported 10
be gathering in the gravy The
other negroes complain because they
are not permitted 10 run crap
games. The Home Rule" element
I'm the republican party is still
causing trouble in Marion county
FOR the machine. All these things
The democrats say, prove that the
time is ripe TO swing the county in
7 60 he Democratic column and
Sisak 1sLA TIE entire stale,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01
Chamberlain Announces
League Covenant Support

Washington mad replied approving
the suggested course.
The names OF those from whom
answers were received were not
made public.
No date for the conference. Sen.
Curtis said. has been selected. Re
publican senators continue to with
hold discussion Of the revised cove
nant Wednesday. although several
including Senator's BOrah OF Ohio,
and Johnson of California. are
understood contemplating issuing
statements within a few days
Sen. Chamberlain of Oregon.
democrat, in a statement Wednes
day night. announced his support of
the revised covenant.
There were certain fundameu-
tails" the Oregon senator said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01
AIR BUSES TO THE
CONTINENT READY SOON
Bv United Press

Bv United Press.
LONDON, April 10-(By mai) ~
The big Handley-Pag aero busses'
which used 10 bomb the Rhine
towns. are TO be used for regular
passenger service to the Continent.
ss soon as the government embargo
on private flying is raised. At pres
ent the planes are keeping in prac-
uce by carrying British officials
backwards and forwards between
London and the Paris peace confer
ence. and no fewer than 740 such
passengers have already been trans
ported safely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01

WASHINGTON. May REPLIES
were received Wednesday from sew
eral republican senators 10 whom
Sen. Lodge Of Massa chusetts. repub-
lican leader. and Sen. Curtis of
Kansas. whip. Tuesday sent tele-
grams asking them to refrain from
discussing the revised league of ma
tions covenant until republica n
conference could be held TO deter
mine upon the republican attitude
toward the document, were received
Wednesday. Sen. Curtis said that
about five senators now absent from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01
pRINKING wATER PTRE.
RUSHVILLE. Ind. May /

kISHNILI.E- Ind-- May T."
The commonest necessity Of life
drinking water-was the rarest TO
be found in France in the expert
euce or Miss Hazel Bennett. a nurse
with hospital unit No 20. told mem
hers OF the Epworth League of the
NJ +. church here at a recent meet
ing Only once. while she was sta
toned with the unit. al the front
did she have water 20 drink. and
then she drank three quarts with
out stopping and became iI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01

which I thought ought 10 be left
out and others which / thought
ought TO ne included-and which
were not so included. AS the con-
stitution Of the league now stands
these fundamentals have been ex-
Guided TO meet the objections which
I had and it seems 70 me that il
would be unfortunate for the world
that the league should be held up or
defeated by the senate except on
account OF an overwhelming emer-
gency"
Holy Water Founts at Schulngs
13OS1-1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01

S.eak 1.lLa the enllre -slate-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-01

Telephone Operators Return
to Work, Following Work
of Commission.

LINTON. Ind. May striking
telephone operators resumed work
here Wednesday afternoon under a
temporary agreement with officials
Of the telephone company. Martial
law has been declared at an end.
state troops have been withdraw
and the city was quiet tonight.
Under the agreement the strikers
viii work for two weeks. pending
the outcome of negotiations. at a
salary TO be determined in the nnal
adjustment. or in case OF continued
disa greement. at the salary demand
ed by them when they struck. The
girls demand wages ranging from
IS TO 81 a week, or an average in
crease of 30 percent.
Dismiss Miss Sherb.
Miss Maude Sherb. who vas chief
operator at the New Home Tele-
phone CO. exchange and who re-
fused To strike with the operators.
has been dismissed during the pend
ency OF the negotiations. The girl
strikers declare they could no. do
efficient work under Miss Sherb.
Withdrawal of the troops was &C
complished without demonstration OH
the part of strike sympathizers.
However, the crowds cheered Wild
~ after the temporary agreement
mad been reached and the strikers
marched from a hotel 10 the tele-
phone exchange building 10 resume
their posts
The greatest objection raised by
the telephone officials TO granting
the demands of the operators is rec
ignition of the union. Frank
Wampler. general manager for the
Central Union Telephone company
in Indiana, the part company Of the
New Home Telephone CO. here.
stated that he had no objection 10
union workers, but that il had been
the policy Of the postmaster general
not to recognize unions, and that
ne must necessarily conform to this
policy.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02
VICTORY LOAN CAMPAIGN TO
 OPEN APRlL21

The First Bank of Cordova today re- ceived the following cable from Governor Lynch of the Twelfth Fed eral Reserve District Bank at San Francisco:
 The Victory Liberty loan campaign will open April 21 and close May 10. The treasury circular will be num- bered 138, and dated April 21. The issue will consist of notes of the same denomination of previous bonds, but not over five years duration, instead of longer term bonds. The notes will be dated. May 20, and payments of 10 per cent will be required with appli- cation on or before May 10 and 10 per cent on July 15 and 20 per cent each on August 12, September 9, Oc- tober 2 and November Ill, with ac- crued interest on deferred payments.
 { Payment. in full will be permitted on May 20 if 10 per cent with applica- tion is. paid by May 10 Payment can also be completed on any installment date, with accrued interest.
 Banks probably will have until May 20 to wire the Federal Reserve Bank here the total amount of their appli- cation.
 "The amount of the loan, the interest rate, tax exemption provisions and other particulars will be announced by the treasury about-April 10, and we will wire you promptly upon receipt here
 Subscribers buttons, volunteer workers streamers, posters and other publicity material win be forwarded to one bank in each Alaska city for distribution.
 "I hope to be favored with your ac- tive and highly valued cooperation"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02
SERGT. COURTNEY MEETS
 CORD0VANS IN FRANCE

Sergeant J. y. Courtney of Company 53, transportation corps, American ex- peditionary force, wrote Harry Thist- ed from St. Pierre, France, under date of January II, in which he says:
 q was down in Tours yesterday and on the main street I ran right into your brother Teddy, and was never so surprised in my life. He was on his way to Germany, with a number of others, where they expect to do some railroad work. We had a good time together for a couple of hours; had dinner in the Y M. c. A. and tried several kinds of French wine. Teddy is looking fine and he said I looked fine, too. Gee, but it is great to meet some one from home. Angus Holli- day is o. K., so is Warren Taylor Had letters from both of them. The weather is rotten, with rain all the time. Give my. regards to Charles
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

The Nenana News says that if as much money was spent on the Broad Pass route to the Interior as has been spent on the Richardson road it would be the shortest and most available route to the Interior. And Mark Twain once remarked that if Goose Run was long enough, and wide enough and deep enough it would be the most navigable river in Tennes. sec But it wasn't. We have no fault to find with those adherents to the Broad Pass route who desire to fritter their short lives away peregrinatfng to the Interior over it's broad expense; but why not come down to cases and admit that the mail can reach Fair banks and Interior points by the Rich ardson road from four days to four weeks ahead of the Broad Pass route Valdez Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Though bound on an extended pleasure trip to the Atlantic states, Mrs. c. H. Phillips does not forget those less fortunate. At social gath ering on board the steamer Alameda on a recent trip south several began teasing her of the white ribbon and the w. c. T. U. work in which she en- joys taking such an active interest, but before the little ship party separ- ated, collection of $9.75 was raised toward the adoption and keeping of another French orphan girl she has become interested in. Mrs. Phillips has turned this amount over to MT. H. I. ONeill (who was also one of the ships party) who will hand it over to the local representative of the w. c. T. U. in Corlova upon his re- turn from Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Ross and Al. Martin, and say hello for me to all my Cordova friends. expect to leave soon for the States"
 Since the above was written our former townsman has returned to New York
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02
GAMBLING WIDE OPEN IN CITY
 OF BERLIN

BERLIN, April (by Associated Press) s).-Gambling has greatly in creased here since the armistice was signed. The residents are playing cards, and even roulette. in the streets. In certain parts of the city some of the streets are lined with gam bling tables, edge to edge.
 The police are powerless. and gam. bling clubs spring up like mushrooms in the former aristocratic section oi Berlin, the gambling rooms of which are luxurious.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Richmond entertained Mrs. Murray and daught- CTS, Misses Jane and Lenora, last evening at cards, after which refresh ments were served.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Mrs. H. A. Slater, wife of the rep resentative from the Third division, is expected on the next westward steamer to visit Juneau.-Dispatch.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Captain George B. Scott is returning to Cordova on the steamer Alameda, which leaves Seattle tomorrow morn ing
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

The Alaska Public Utilities has pur- chased new generator which will in- crease it's capacity about two and a
 half times. The steam plant at the old power house will be removed to
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Hot cakes or mush served from 6 a. m. to II a. m. at Lindig's Grill, with all meat or egg orders, without extra charge. S1-2t
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

theater building. He is accompanied by Mrs. Purvis and daughter, Miss Edna.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

H. P. Gallagher was in town yesteri day on his way to Yenta, where he will do considerable development work on his mining property this sea- son.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

have had with Pauline Frederick and the plot is of absorbing interest.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02
0NHNNA1NN MNNNNNNN
 PERSONAL AND LOCAL NOTES

town and with the new generator will complete the auxiliary system here. The steamer Alameda will not sail from Seattle until tomorrow morning.
 A large number of passengers left for the Interior on this mornings train.
 The Bible class of the Presbyterian church will meet at the manse to- night. t. s.
 John Amber has disposed of his hotel and pool hall at Mccarthy to James Hussey and Christ Radovich.
 Mrs. and Mrs. Parke Griswald are at present in San Francisco and will make trip East before returning to Cordova.
 A. w. Jones, who adjusted the recent fire losses at Fairbanks and Mccarthy, returned to Cordova on yesterdays train.
 "The Woman in the Case" played by Pauline Frederick, and a Hearst Pathe News at the Empress theater this evening. "The Woman in the
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

A fish pond, a candy booth and a fortune teller will be the additional features at the box social Friday even- ing at the Presbyterian church at 8 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Frank s. Gordon, one of the most progressive merchants in the Interior arrived in Cordova on yesterdays train and will sail on the next boat for the States.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Mrs. A. V. Tyler is now ready to as- semble classes for dancing and those desiring class or private instructions can arrange for appointments at 8 o'clock tonight at Hegg's hall.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

The Bible class studying the book of Revelation will meet at the Pres. byterian .manse at 8 o'clock. You are cordially invited to attend the dis. cussiOnr
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Miss Hayes, who has been employed as clerk for some time past by the local exemption board, has accepted
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Joseph Clark, chief deputy of the district court at Fairbanks, arrived in town yesterday, accompanied by his wife and two little children, who are on their way to the States on a visit
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

A. A. Mcleod arrived on yesterday $ boat from Seattle and will be en- ployed in the work of completing Cap tain Lathrops new building.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02
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Superintendent White of the agri- cultural department has wired from Paxons making a reservation on the Watson for the westward.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-02

Contractor George B. Purvis is re- turning to Cordova on the next steamer to complete the new Empress