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The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09
GOING AFTER SIMS

1t is easy for one to understand
Secretary Daniels Of the navy when
he says the officer who got medal
in the service during the war gat his
distinction for being Il man, just as
did the man in the ranks. 1t is easy
to believe the secretary had the right
thing in mind when he thus answered
thos who attacked him for making
awards of medals to the men who
got them,--for approving the awards
as they were made.
Secretary Daniels has just started
after Admiral Sims. The old admir-
al may watch out. There will be little
rest till the tables have been turned.
Secrtary Daniels remained quiet till
Admiral Sims became the tool Of
politicians against the navy ana did it
over and over again. Now the head
of the navy department says lie is
sorry he ever recommended Sims to
be an admiral for life-and all the
rest If the country except a few
miserable, foul-mouthed republican
trouble makers in Washington, feel
the same way about it, The news
papers are pulling Sims to pieces and
public resentment of Sims conduct is
spreading all the time.
The Moultrie Observer makes this
passing remark:
Secretary daniels explains a
great deal in the controversy over
awards when he states that Rear
Admiral William s. Sims has mad
sixteen years of the easy life
about Washington on what is call
cd "shore duty" and only nine
years actual service at sea.
or course Amdiral Sims is one
of the politicians of the navy
OF course his sympathies are with
the "share heroes" and he favor
cd giving out distinguished ser
vice awards to men working
short hours in swivel chairs about
Washington, and living in hand
some homes furnished by the gov
ernment along the Potomac river
while recognition was denied the
mon who went into the face of
danger and fought the enemy un-
til they lost their own ships.
That is the noble spirit that
characterizes Admiral Sims. That
is the reason he b3ils over, gives
out statements to be published that
are either false or betrayed OF
important diplomatic secrets,
criticieS his government, mini
mizes the service that our navy
rendered in the war seeks to
advance his own Interests and
the interests of friends, and
sacrifice the good name of his
country to punish political oppon-
ents.
That is sample of what we
have in the navy.
That is a good sample to turn out.
The country as whole will
Aave more respect for the navy
when it is assured that all Of the
political Admirals that inhabit
handsome homes about Washing
ton have been cleaned out OF the
service.
CHECKING THE MOB
Another sheriff has shown his in
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09

In going after that bog cotton crop
this year, it will be we'll to bear in
mind that a small cotton acreage
with some cotton 20 sell in the fall
is much better than large acreage
over which the weevil will preside at
the critical moment.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09

Don't get angry with the plumber
You have an idea that he is a robber
but how many of them those you
know, ever get rich?
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY

Bless his sweet soul, we are in
love with the local erchant who has
the nerve to Sell real sugar at twenty
and below pound
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09
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The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09

To say how glad we are to see
Your name among our Emma-grants.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-09
CHECKING THE MOB

Another sheriff has shown his in
clination to do his full duty in office.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19

Our stock knowing interests have required much thought and financing during the past year; cattle sales in the fall were not large-again in the spring little or no demand and falling prices, but the summer rains, while late and spotted, gave relief and a good many ranchers will now be able
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
STATE FAIR TO BE DROPPED
 IN 1921 SAYS CAMPBELL

Phoenix, Ariz, Nov 13-There will be no state fair for 1921 the governor declared today, following conference with the fair commission and super intendents. Tt is evident from the nature and volume of kicks from all sides" said the governor, ''that the people do not want the fair" The present situation was precipitated by summary action of committee of the chamber of commerce which, fol- lowing an investigation, announced in adequate water and toilet accommo- dations, betting permitted and several other complaints
 With the church people stoutly op- posing Sunday race features, eXhibi- tors in all departments complaining of limited space and prize money and the general public dissatisfied with the entertainment features the gover nor reached the conclusion that the state would be better off without the annual exposition as it brings nothing but loads of grief in all quarters.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
USING COP- PER CLEANED FROM WAR AREA
English Mining Man Here Investisat-
 ing the Yavapai Mines Explains

That Arizona copper companies, having worked at high pressure to supply the war, are now suffering from competition with their own. cop per, gleaned from the battlefields of France and used over again, is an English mining engineers explanation of the present low price of the red metal. ~
 MT. Hnry Edwards is the mining engineer in question. He-is in Pres colt from London for the purpose of looking over some Yavapai county, mining property for an English syn dicate. Mr. Edwards was formerly general manager of the Cape Mining company, a corporation owing prop critics in South Africa and other min ing districts where English capital is interester, and during the war played an active part in the English metal industry.
 Even before the end of the war;" said MT. Edwards. i've were begin ming to use large amounts of old metal, some of it salvaged from the battle field and a great deal of it con sisting of condemned material ren- dered obsolete by the rapid changes in ordinance and equipment design dur ing the progress of the war.
 "Now that the war is over, I should say that we have enough copper on hand in England to last us for an in- definite period. Our smelling indus try is practically run on old metal, the vast stores of salvaged copper making importation of ores unneces. sary for the time being. Thousands l of men are busy on the battlefields r of France, collecting the debris of the | great war and saving for allied in ] dustry the valuable. metals, such as | copper. which were used in such abundance during hostilities-but not used up. A copper shell band is still good copper, even after the shall has been used
 "Germanv. however" added MT. Edwards. doesn't share in these vast ! sflorcE ycf---ol6- metal GerrsSny is
 really stripped of copper Tbe Ger
 man army being on enemy soil most
 of the time. practically all of the l debris of battle is also on Allied soil, | and the allied countries are reaping the | harvest of old metal to be found on | their battlefields. Germany must buy r conner But Germany is not in a po- |, sit.on to. buy. so that cannot help the ] coDner situation for some time to ! come. Russia is similarly situated; :;
 SNe greatly need copper and other met 1 ole. hut is in such a state of disorean-
 ization that 'mportations are still out
 of the question:
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
WILL LKINsoN URGED FOR PRES
 DENT OF NEXT STATE SEN

PhOeniX-NOw that the personnel of the state senate is fairly well estab- lished. there is early speculation as to who will secure the honor of president of the senate. H B. Wilkinson and c. NJ. Stoddard both of Phoenix. have been mentioned as likely timber for the position. Wilkinson is well known in state republican circles. He was a member of the fourth legislature, and n the recent primary was con sidered at one time as in the race for the republican nomination for U. s. Senator. Stoddard is an exservice man, having served one year as post commander of the American Legion at Phoenix.
 ate the republicans will have no diff ficulty in electing one of their number to the seat made vacant by Tony Johns. In the house where there will be democratic majority of one, there is not as strong likelihood of repub lican being named for the speakership some circumstance which will give them control of the lower house as we'll as the upper, ana this is respon sible for the speculation as who will be named speaker. In this connec. tion the name of P. K. Pishon, repu blican member from Maricopa county has been mentioned frequently of late Pishon is one of the members of the state fair commission and is wei known in business circle throughout the Salt River valley.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
PRESIDENT WILSON ] NOV. 25
 THANKSGIVING DAY

Washington, D. c. Nov. 13-Pre- sident Wilson has issued his Thanks giving proclamation. The text fol Iows: aS
 The season approaches when it behooves us to turn from the distroc- tions and preoccupations of our daily life, that we may contemplate the mercies which have been vouch-safeG to us and Isrder heartfelt and, un- feigned thanks unto God for His mani fold Goodness
 This is an old observance of the American people, deeply imbedded in our thoughts and habit, The burdens and the stresses of life have their own insistence.
 We have abundant cause for thanks giving. The lesions of the war are ran;dty healing. The. great army of free men, which America sent to the defence of liberty, returning to the grateful embrace of the nation, has resumed the useful pursuits of peace, as simply and as promptly as it rush. ed ill obedience to the country's call.
 The equal jutice of our laws has receiged steady vindication in the support of law abiding people agaitst various and sin.s,er attacks which have reflected only the baec agitations of war, now happily pass ing.
 'ln plenty, security and peace, our NiftrIpus and self reliant people face the sl.ure, it's duties and it's oppor- tunitses. May we have vision to dis cern Eur duties; the strength, both oi handFand resolve, to discharge them and the soi.ndness of heart to realize that the truest opportunities are those of service.
 "-n 3 spirit, the1a, of devotion and stewardship, we should give thanks in our hearts and dedicate ourselves to the service of Gods merciful and loving purposes to His children.
 Wherefore I. Woodrow Wilson president of the United States o America, do hereby designate Thurs 1 day, the 18th day of November, next as day of thanksgiving and prayer and ! call upon my countrymen tC cease from their ordinary tasks ant ! allegations upon that day, giving i | up sde4le- I emenI brance of God and Iii blessings and their dutiful and grate i ful acknowledgement"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
NOT UNLAWFUL ID SHOOT CRAPS IN
 STATE RULED
Judge Lockwood Orders Release ,f Douglas Man Held For "Shootir o Craps", Noi 4 Violation of Arizona Law to Play Dice,
 Says Court;no Real
 Gambling Law

Arrested on charge of shooting craps in Douglas and lodged in the county jail, Thos. P. Ragsdale, of Douglas, was today. ordered released by Judge Lockwood in the Superior court under writ of habeas corpus applied for by Ragsdale's attorney.
 In the release of Ragsdale, the mat ter of the illegality of the so-called gambling game of shooting craps is relegated to the scrap heap, accord ipg to the ruling of Judge. Lockwood under the Ariz, na sta tes.
 The court stated that under the present statute Arizona has not an absolute anti-gambling. law, but only a statute that prohibits the conduct of certain specific games, which are enumerated in the code. Shooting craps is not one of these, so under the law there was nothing left for the court to do but to release Ragsdale.
 The arrest of .Ragsdale was effect ed by Percy Bowden, chief of police of Douglas and the case was brought to the Superior court for settlement, City Attorney H E! Pickett, of Doug las representing the city's interests There is nothing in the ordinances of the city of Douglas that prohibits crap shooting, So the prisoner could not be legally held for violation of the gambling code.
 Following the dismissal of court Jud ge Lockwood in a brief statement said
 '1 wish there were some way to make the people believe that Arizona . has not a real anti-gambIing code , ,4D n,n1r hibiticn against certain percentage and banking games, and shoOtira craps is not one of these, unless g man would set up banking game.
 Tn my opinion, interpreting the 1 law, two men can get out on the street and shot craps for dollor 2 ] throw and invite the sheriff to look ! on ard they will be safe from molesta tion under our present law. This is i rru.. of poker and panguin que, for rwc or more men can get into a little pri vete came ci their own without con ! ducting percentage or banking game 7 and not violate the law This is the l7fault of the law and not the officials : for ti1y must enforce it as it is writ i ten.
 i Most people do not understand ! this and many want to know why cer tain men are continually allowed tC 7 play cards for money and not be sub
 jected to arrest. All I can say is tha
 it is the fault of the law
 Arizona at one time really had al | anti-gambling law that was a real pro hibitory gambling law. but not fo,
 long, and it was written by Judg' Frank Duffy at the request of legisla
 tors who stated they wanted to pas
 an anti-gambling law. But as soon a the legislature saw what they hac done they immediately repealed tn,
 law and passed one similar to tn present statute which is in amended form"
 The action on the Regsdale case i
 the first one affecting the shooting O
 craps and will set at rest any uncer
 tainty as to the action of officials il enforcing the law on this subject : It is understood, however, a rev
 sion of the gambling code is to b !, asked for at the coming legislature.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
GOVERNMENT SELLS MACHINE
 GUNS AT AUCTION.

Tucson-One of the most speaking indications of returned peaceful con- ditions in Mexico occurred on the streets of Tucson this week. when a perfectly good Colts machine gun, the kind which Mexican machine gunners seem to prefer, was offered at public auction and brought $375 with 13,000 rounds of ammunition thrown in. Tho market value of the gun alone was about $9O0 while it's revolutionary value would have been considerably more
 There was almost an absence of bidding on the vicious little bullet belcher, only two men showing any desire to pCssess it.
 There was little history connected with the gun itself. It is said to have been taken tc Mexico and sold to the Mexican Army. By some means it lat CT found it's way back across the bord- CT and gun runners were trying to get it back where it would be found use ful. when the United States officers stepped in and confiscated it and it was oredered sold to the highest bid der
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
SON CHARGED WITH MURDER IF AGED
 MAN
Wealthy kansan Killed by Brutal
 Treatment Says Coroner's Jury

Treatment says CoronerS Jury
 Phoenix, Ariz., Nov 16- Thomas J. Check. aged IT, of Topeka Kas., who d.ed here last Saturday night, came to his death from brutal and inhuman treatment" at the hands of Victor Check, his son, and Belle Check his daughter-in law, according to the verdict of a coroner's jury late today. Victor Check, who had been under ar rest under tentative charge ef aggra- vated assault, was being held tonight under a coroner's warrant. No bond had been set, pending preliminary hearing. Mrs Check was at liberty under s5O0O bond.
 The elder Check, said by officials who had investigated to be worth bet ween S20N.0OO and S500,000, died in an automobile while the Checks were re turning to their apartment from wis iting at the home of friend Officials said neighbors had previously inform ed the authorities regarding the al legged treatment of Check by. his son and daughter-in-law and an investiga- tion had been started, but before much could be accomplished, the aged man died
 Testimony of residents in the apart
 
 ment house where the Checks lived occupied most of the day at today inqust Mrs. Elizabeth Tell, who said she owned the apartment house, said the Check family came to her house September 21 last. saying they had just arrived from Topeka for the ben aft of the elder Checks health. Thomas F. Nichols testified to hear ing blows struck in the Check apart ment at frequent intervals on various occasions. Mrs. Nichols, his wife testified to hearing Victor Check "try. ing to get his father to sign some paper several days before Checks death. She said the younger Check continued his efforts more than three i hours and she heard blows adminst cred frequently. She said she heard | the old man plead for mercy and ask i his son why he beat him so.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19

to carry their cattle over until another spring. having sufficeint feed on the ranges and water in their storage re- servoirs. However. without sales at this time, business will be somewhat curtailed.
 ''The price of wool has gone off, hut as that business is largely in the northern part of the state. when we hear from our president of last year, MT. Powers. we shall hear what is authentic about this commodity
 Agriculture
 "Our agriculture is on the increase and while the cotton crop does not give promise of the large returns per pound of lest year, still with the in creased acreage, we look forward to the Salt River valley and other com munities to give good results when the crop is marketed
 Tourists
 'Let us not forget the tourists-of whom we could have more every year in the winter time in the southern and central part of our state if we could house them. This is a local question and each city must solve it for itself. I might also add that many of our citizens from the southern and central parts. of the state seek the northern part during the summer and there, also. exists shortage of &C., commodations. These problems may be good for us dan remind me of what David Harum said about the dog and the f1eas They say a reasonable amount of fleas is good for dog, keep him from breeding over being dog, mebbe.'
 ''Of pre-eminent interest to the members of this association is not oH. ly the condition of the institutions which we represent, but also to keep in close touch with their management. ! It is important that our banking ins- l titutions keep to the high standards established for integrity. which alone 1 can give them that confidence to the public so necessary for our prosperity 1 and success. We manage quasi-public ! institutions and the people have the right to know our rought to exist. not 1 alone from our charter and licnses but from our actions. The funds en- trusted to us must be safely guarded not used for speculation and pro motion of schemes.
 Legitimate assistance to business men of every class, to the merchant, the rancher, the stockgrower primari-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
ENTERTAINS O. w. I. CLUB

Miss Carrie Young entertained the O. w. l.. Club at bridge at her resid- ence On Hill Street last Wednesday evening. Dainty refreshments were screwed during the evnin.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19
FOR FL PASO TEXAS

F. R. Shortridge and family motor ed to Fl Paso. Monday, where they will spend several days vacation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-11-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-21
TASTE OF WEST
Bandits Stage Wild HOldup
Scene at Buffalo.
Rob Passengers in Berths and
Wound Trainman.

Buffalo, N. Y. oct. 21.-Three rob-
bers, firing revolvers into the air,
robbed passengers on New York Cen
Aral passenger train No is in the East
Duffalo yards early today. George
anclair, Geneva, Ohio, a train man,
was shot and wounded.
The train was standing in the yards
when the bandits jumped on the plat
form of the last Pullman coach. Sin
clair tried to bar their way. They
fired at him. He fell wounded.
Entering the coach, the bandits
fired several shots into the roof, awak-
ening passengers who were still in
their berths. The passengers were
marched to one end of the car. two OF
the men threatening them with revolt
.vers while the third man searched
clothing and looked under pillows 1or
money and watches.
Thirty minutes after the holdup, po-
lice arrested John Depka and Stanley
Depka, brothers. They were taken 70
+he train coach and identified by the
Messengers, the police said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-21
GIVE MORE FOR SAME PRICE
Chicago Restaurants Decide on New
Way to Cut H. c. Il !

Chicago. Oct 21.-An increase in the
amount served rather than a decrease
in prices has been decided upon by
the owner of a chain of restaurants
here, it was announced today by Rus
sell J. Poole, chairman and secretary
of the city council H. c. L. committee
Thicker sandwiches and extra por-
lions of -prunes were promised by the
owner. who said the actual cost of a
sandwich selling for ten cents, was
~ cents. He declared the overhead
brought the cost up to IL cents.
The tea room of a large department
store announced reduction of from 10
to SO per cent on more than a dozen
articles of food, Mr.. Poole announced.
Among the reductions are: Potatoes,
from rs to Is cents; carrots and peas
in cream, rs to Is; vegetable salad,
so to 40; baked apple and cream, rs
to 20; French pastry. 20 to 49,; sliced
peaches in cream. 40 to 20: corned
beef hash, So to AS; and Clipped beef
in cream, so to so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-21
CLEARS MYSTERY
SaIina Boy Confesses Trying to
Poison Whole Family.
Admits Throwing Iodine on
Himself to Divert Suspicion.

Salina, Kan, Oct. 2o.-The mystery
surrounding the H. w. Hawk family.
living west of Salina, has come to an
end with the announcement by local
officers today that Harlan Hawk, IS
strychnine in the oatmeal that nearly
fatally poisoned his father and injured
his brother Harold, aged IL. Saturday,
and that on Monday following he put
the iodine on his hands and face. Har-
Ian is a student at Salina high school
and has been experimenting in chem
istry.
become disappointed because his ia
Their refused to install electricity in
their farm home.
Harlan Hawk administered one
dram of strychnine to some oatmeal
which was to be served for breakfast
last Saturday morning. The father,
H. A. Hawk, ate a spoonful of the oat-
meal and discovered its bitterness
He soon became violently i'll. Today
Harlan is at liberty, but under guard
of a deputy sheriff.
about two months ago. Harlan had
his head injured in an automobile &C
cident and for the past month he has
complained of a depressed feeling
When he confessed, he declared that
he did not think that it would poison
the entire family, also that he had nc
idea of the results.
When asked about the iodine, he
said that he threw the iodine on him
self for the purpose of trying to lay
the poison blame on some one else.
His father is rated as one of the
most well-to-do citizens of Saline
iCn