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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16
NEW PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs Fl. f. Trask and two
children of West Sidney were recent
guests in town.
Miss Mary Strickland returned to
her school work in Dexter Saturday
Work at the corn shop is going on
briskly. Some new machinery has
been installed and a good sized crew
is being employed.
The wedding reception of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Williamson was held on
Saturday evening, September II.
Ernest Barker is able to be about
again after his recent accident.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16

Observation-Disclosures $3.50 year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16
MADISON CENTER

Mrs. Ellen Emery of Athens who
has been stopping with her cousin,
Miss Olive Hayden and attending
campmeetng returned home last
Monday morning
II. f.. Spear who has been i'll for the
past week is gaining
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16
HIGHLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Howes made a
business trip down river Friday
Fenton Dunphy went to kingtield
Sunday where he is to attend the
Kingfield high school.
Warren Jones went down river
Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16
Card of Thanks

l wish to thank my friends and
neighbors for their kindness and SYM
pathy during my recent bereavement
also for the many beautiful flowers.
Mrs Helen Choate
Sept. 16, 1927
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16

VII Rice has recovered from his
illness due To an abscess in his throat.
Mr.. and Mrs. kennonay and little
saa were guests recently of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dunlap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13

Charlestown, Miss, enlisted in the
quartermaster's corps. Richard E.
Ballard, Atchison, enlisted in the
cavalrL and Joseph Cooperman, Phila-
delphIa, Pa, enlisted in the medical
cavalry.
The death of. a person not over so
years old is reflection upon the COM
munity, DIR. S. S. Estey said in his
sermon at the First Presbyterian
church Sunday morning. His topic
was Salvage" and it dealt particu-
larly with tuberculosis. He praised
the cfty's work in establishing the
Bertha Hampstead Memorial clinic in
memory, of the well known woman
who died of the disease as result of
war service.
Troop No. of the Boy Scouts, in
the competition in scoutcraft which
the second time the silver loving cup
which marks the most proficient
troop in the city. The Second troop
made las points during the contest as
against 81 points made by its nearest
competitor, Troop No. 8. new con-
test started December l. Troop No.
is the Presbyterian church troop, and
the scoutmaster is K. c. Richmond.
The 1921 Christmas Savings Clubs of
three Topeka banks will commence
their organization Immediately after
the holidays. Checks for the savings
of the past year, aggregating $S5,OOO,
have been distributed among nearly
5000 Topekans this year. Not all the
$4,000 will be BLOWN" for Christ
mas presents. Many business men
and housewives find the Christmas
savings plan helpful in preparing for
the necessary and special expenses of
winter.
Relatives of Garnet V Taylor, rail-
road man and Knight of Pythias, sup
posed to be working somewhere out
of Topeka, are anxious to hear from
him. Taylor's father, who has not
seen him or his two little granddaugh-
tiers, Dorine and Maxine, since 1918, is
i'll and wants to hear from his son and
the latter's family again. according
to letter received from Miss Rhea
Taylor, the railroad mans sister. Tay-
Ior's parents and sister live at 59S
Springmill street, MansfieldI Ohio.
Many of the applicants for work at
the state free employment bureau. ac-
cording to Festus Foster, assistant di-
rector of the bureau, are ex-service
men. The hint of unemployment
which has been growing in the east
is beginning to touch Topeka. Foster
tells. of an insurance salesman with a
war record, wounded, who has been
"let out" because his company has
found it necessary to retrench. More
than a few men have been left with
out work in the past few weeks in To-
peka, for this reason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13
SOME ONE WAS CARELESS
Large Number of Registered Letters
Found on Railway Right of Way.

Des Moines. Dec. 13.-Postal au-
thorities and police here continued
their efforts early today to learn more
about a considerable number of regis
tered letters and other mail found
along the right of way of the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad here
yesterday afternoon.
A large part of the mail was post
marked in Iowa and addressed to
Kansas City and Nebraska stations.
No report of a mail robbery has been
received here up to an early hour to-
day.
Some of the letters indicated they
had been opened in haste. A number
of checks and money orders for small
amounts were found in the opened
envelopes, most of which were post
marked November 29 and 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13
GOV. Hodges Reported Improved.

Olathe, Kan, Dec. 13.-George H.
Hodges, former governor of Kansas.
who has been critically i'll for the last
week. was reported slightly improved
this morning. He spent restful
night and hope for his recovery has
been revived.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court during the last twenty-four
hours TO the following:
Charles NJ Smith Kansas City Al
Thera Woopert, Sioux Falls. ........... ~
Gussie V. Milburn, Topeka ............... 10
Elizabeth NJ. Coleman, Topeka. .......... 16
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13

Diamond Engagement Rings. $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goard Co.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

Some Say Dam 1t.
There is a river in Tins town of
water, oil and mud;
This river isn't nice to see,
its odor isn't good.
It flows across the walk on Seventh,
west of Jackson street,
So II you chance to stroll that way,
be careful of your feet.
The women try to jump II and
some men go wading thru.
The little tots just stop and cry
they don't know what to do.
We hope the city fathers see
our complaint in this note,
Correct the nuisance, build a bridge
or buy a ferry boat.
Whit Drummond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13


Mr.. Dave Friedman, formerly store
manager, and MIR. Harry Samuels, son of
Mr.. A. Samuels who is retiring the first of
the year, will take over control of the new
store to be located three doors north of the
present location. The firm name will re-
main, ''THE FAMOUS CLOTHING CO."
The present line of fine furnishings, Mems
Suits and Overcoats and Mems, WOmen's
and Children's Shoes will be sold out at cost
and in many instances below cost to make
room for new stock and to facilitate re-
moval to the new double store room at COS
Kansas Ave-, January 1st.
This is the one great opportunity for
Xmas Shoppers to secure useful, appro-
pirate and suitable gifts for their friends
and relatives. The whole stock must go.
MIR: Samuels' instructions are that cost
must be disregarded in this removal SALE
The stock must be sold at whatever sac
rifice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-13

After than thirty years of active participa-
ton in tIf. clothing business in Topeka, Mr. A
SamueIs passing his interests on to his success
sors For many years the Famous Clothing Co.
at 614 Kansas Avenue, has been well-known and
dependable concern. 1t has served the pubic
faithfully and has be known a land
mark Topeka and Kansas people Mr.. Samueis
came here engage in the clothing business In
the carly DAYS from Indiana and the speOple OF
Kansas will remember him always for his lair
treatment of public during his thirty years in
business. His Motto has always been Good quail
ity merchandise for fair price" and 1t Is needless
to say Tia this sentiment has been appreciated
Mr. A. SRnuels will be succeeded by new firm
composed of his son, Harry Samuels and his store
manager Mr.. Dave Friedman, who Will continue
the old store in the new location at sos Kansas
Avenue (now occupied by the Harris-Goa Com
pany) three doors north of the old location The
policy of the store will remain unchanged
towards its friends and customers. For week or
len DAYS the sale announced this page will be
carried make ready for removing and 10
make room for new stock
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
WOOD ASKED TO REVEAL
CAMPAIGN FUND TOTAL
Senator Borah of Idaho Calls for a
Statement on How Money
is Being Spent.

WashingtOn.-Acting on published
reports that large sums had been con-
tributed TO Maj. Gen. Leonard Woods
campaign fund, Senator BOrah Rep),
Idaho, called on the general and his
campaign managers for the names of
Subscribers, amounts and "the manner
in which it is being used"
General Woods managers not only
owe it to their candidate, but still
more to the party and the country, 10
clear these charges in an unmistakable
way" Senator Borah declared in a
statement.
"The use of money in elections has
reached the point where the people
will have to take hold of it," he said.
sit is nothing less than national
peril that two months before the con-
vention the use of money in an at
tempt to control the convention has
reached the point of scandal.
"That vast sums of money are being
spent is perfectly apparent. l have
seen letters from South Dakota, Vir-
ginia and Illinois showing that the
people generally are becoming very
restless in the face of the apparent
use of money for corrupt purposes"
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
Chairman Defends Wood.

Chicago, Ill.-That no money had
been expended excepting within the
strictest limit of state and national
law to advance the candidacy of Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood for President was
the statement made by William G.
Proctor, chairman of the Wood Ma
tional Committee, in answer to Sena-
tor Borah's query in the Senate about
General Woods campaign funds.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
Senate Kills League of Nations
Covenant in Final Vote
on Peace Treaty.
SENT BACK TO PRESIDENT
German Revolution a Mystery, the
Undercurrents of Which Are a
World Puzzle-Chaos Seems to Pre-
vail-How 1t Affects Treaty Status
The Presidential Nomination Race.
BY {. F. CLiPSON.

The League of Nations covenant is
dead, for the present ut least, 50 far
as this country is concerned. The
final vote on the ratification resolution
1t. Twenty-eight Republicans and u
Democrats voted to ratify with the
reservations that had been adopted,
and II Republicans and % Democrats
voted against it, The following is a
poll of the votes:
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
NoSkE QUITS AS MINISTER OF
DEFENSE AND OTHERS
MAY RESIGN.
SITUATION IS STILL SERIOUS
Independents Demand Definite Labor
Cabinet and Opposition Grows
Against Agreement With the
Trade Unions.

Berlin.-Gustav Noske, minister Of
defense, presented his resignation to
President Ebert and the President ac-
cepted it. Other cabinet changes are
imminent.
Ii is announced that the independ-
CEts demanded definite labor cab
met and that the government is con-
sidering the demand.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
Jap TROOPS Are to oult Siberia.

London.--It is expected six regi-
ments of japanese troops will be re-
called home from Siberia because OF
their infection with Bolshevlk ten
dencies, says a Reuter- dispatch from
Pekin.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

Twelve senators, nine Republicans
and three Democrats. were paired.
They were:
Newberry (RepJ and McCumber
(Rep), for, with Fall (Rep)., against.
Nelson (RepD and Harding (Rep),
for, with Penrose (Rep), against
Cummins (Rep) and Townsend (Rep).
for. with PoindeXter Rep,), against.
Gerry (Dem) and Jones CDem., n.
M, for. with Smith (Dem,. Ariz),
against.
The final defeat of the treaty was
accomplished by a combination of
Democratic senators who followed the
presidents command 10 reject the
treaty as ii had been modified by the
senate, and the group of both Republl-
can and Democratic senators who were
opposed to the League of Nations in
any form, and these latter are the
only ones who are satisfied with the
| result.
Following the rejection of the treaty
the senate passed resolution return
! ing the treaty to the president with the
! formal notice of its failure, ana it can
not now come before the senate again
unless the president returns ii to that
! body. 1t is not expected that he will
| do this.
Senator Knox introduced joint
resolution for the purpose Of declaring
the war at an end, and this resolution
! follows t. ms Of the Versailles
treaty e~"lus'vo of the league cove
nant,
The action of the senate in defeat
ing the treaty means that 1t will now
become leading issue in the presi-
dental campaign. That the majority
of the American people had hoped To
see the treaty adopted, some with and
some without reservations, is clearly
Evidenced by the expressions of the
great mass of the newspapers, and
both parties will attempt to make
capital out of this sentiment by an
effort to convince the public that the
other side was responsible for the de-
feat of the treaty.
Americas entry into the League of
Nations is still possibility. The
treaty can he returned to the senate
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
Women Vote in PHILIPPINES,

Manila.-Women voted AT the Demo-
cratic primaries in the Philippine Is
lands TO elect delegates to the terri
torial convention in April, when six
delegates to the national convention
will be chosen.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

either before or after the next cleo
tion, and if ratified at such time we
would become a part of the league
If this is not done the nation can
apply for membership in the league
Just as any nation not party to the
Versailles treaty may do and be ac-
ccpted by the nations that are now
members.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
General Strike in strasbourg.

jStrasbourg. Alsace Lorraine. - A
to the failure of the employers and
workers to reach an agreement con-
cerning the mems wage demands.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

Berlin There Aas been little change
IN the strike situation here except that
the city railway began fairly regular
service. The inner city and adjacent
streets still present the aspect of IN
armed camp. The mortars, machine
guns and wire entanglcments We're
viewed by thousands of prOmcnaders.
The little food stiIl obtainahle through
illicit dealers is bringing fabulous
prices. OF the rationcd foodstuf's,
neither potatoes nor bread could he
obtained during the last week.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

AK La Chapelle.-Artillery has been
brought into action Mt some points in
the Ruhr coal basin, near the zone
under occupation by the allies, accord
ing to advices received here. Bochum,
which was in the hands of the Com
munists, has been recaptured by the
Reichswehr The government troops
have been forced TO evacuate BreSlau.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

at all this year, It will he inclined to
modify the general boards program
such as substitution of one airplane
carrier for a battle-cruiser and can.
collation. of the 1916 authorization of
II destroyers in favor of construction
OF five or six of the larger 2,00O-ton
type of destroyer with speed of 80
knots. There may be reluctance also
in agreeing TO construction of 10 scout.
cruisers, although the argument made
by the general board in that rcspec,
was regarded as convincing from a
military point of view. So far as con.
Germs battlcships. our naval experts
do not believe them to he rendered
obsolete by developments in aircraft
warfare ana in methods of attack by
tOrnplOpS and mines
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

In pursuance of plans to stop massa
cres and enforce upon Turkey fulfill
ment of the terms of the peace treaty.
Constantinople was occupied by allied
forces under Gen. Sir George F. Milne
of the British army. The ancient city
returns to Christian control for the first
time in nearly five centuries. This long
anticipated military demonstration was
accomplished with but slight resist.
ance. At the war Office an exchange
Of shots occurred in which two British
soldiers were killed and four wounded.
Nine Turks were killed. The city
which has withstood so many sieges
and been the grave of so many expedi,
tOns sent against 1t, has never before
in history surrendered so quietly. The
allied high commission has announced
that in the occupation there was no
intention TO permanently destroy the
Sultan's authority or deprive the Turks
Of the city.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

Paris-Eight thousand persons have
been killed since the German revolt
broke out on March 13, according to
adviceS received here.
OF this number $50 were Fixed In
Eerlin alone.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

President Deschanel and Pisrnler
Millerand of France have united to op.
pose misconceptions concerning that
country which they fear are forming
in the United States. Deschanel has.
tens to combat the charge that France
is either militaristic or imperialistic
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25
Whole Cabinet May Resign.

Berne, Swtzerland.-The whole
Ebert-Bauer cabinet probably will re-
2ign, according to the latest advices
brought about by the great opposition
aroused by the agreement with the
trade unions, especially in the rural
districts.
The situation in the western indus
trial regions and in Upper Silesia, par
ticularly Bresau, is still very serious,
the advices add. The country popua-
ton, however. are calm everywhere.
The peasants in Western Germany are
preparing to cut off the food supplies
from the troubled industrial centers.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

Mexico continues TO be point OF
most absorbing interest. AS prob
lem it will soon call for something like
definite settlement. In the present
condition Of the world, the dearth OF
materials, especially minerals, oil and
foOdstufTs' this natural treasure house
must he opened. Just how II Is to be
accomplished Is not exactly evident
America and American interests have
been listening to the claims of rival
candidates for direction Of affairs in
that country. ObregOn has put forth
statement of his qualifications, plain.
ly implying that he is the only man
who has the ability to grapple with
the problems of that disturbed nation
and restore 1t to tranquility or at least
comparative safety for agricultural and
industrial pursuits. There is famil-
lar sound to his assertions, Just like
those of others who have aspired to
the task and failed signally.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-03-25

houhcefnent comes from his govern
mcnt that the present rioting and COM
munistic demonstrations will be con
troIled as easily as were the Sparta.
eide outbreaks. Observers who have
been warning that renewal of war
In Europe was imminent and that it
needed but spark, are firm in the be-
lief that the spark has been applied.
Meanwhile the kaiser in his Holland
retreat, IS saving wood literally. The
erstwhile crown prince is reported run
ming around in circles alternately buoy
ed and depressed by the course of
events. Holland has doubled the guards
surrounding the residences of the two.
Firm in her determination not to abate
the right of sanctuary to which she
claims they are entitled she also seems
equally disposed not to permit them
to escape or to become active partici-
pants in any of the affairs of the dis.
turbed area.
In the race for presidential nomina-
tions the Minnesota primary furnished
Il test of strength and new basis for
forming theories. Unless verified re-
turns change the figures Wood will be
shown to have carried every county
in the state but two. His lead appears
to be 80 per cent over his nearest com
petitor, Senator johnson, with nearly
four times as many votes as Lowden,
| although Minnesota is the native state
| of the Illinois governor. This diSposes
of prediction that a soldier candidate
would be defeated in an agricultural
state, which though traditiOnally Re
| publican, President Wilson almost car.
| ricd in 1916, the claim being made
that the kept us out of war" issue
contributed largely Jp his strength.
Much significance is also attached IA
the comparatively large vote in the
| primary for Herbert Hoover, whose
| name 1t was necessary to paste oi
| write upon the ballot. 1t is taken n
an evidence of his strength with inde
pendent Republicans. The Wood force:
regard The Minnesota result as an au
| gury Of success in South Dakota.
Mr.. Bryan has announced himself II
favor of primary instructions while
Mr.. McAdoo is against them. The
former thinks that general opposition
to instructions eavOrS of reaction
against the primary system. Inciden
tally. Bryan makes it clear that he i
not n candidate for the Democrat,
nomination. neither is he running ava,
from it, His attitude seems to he tha
he is not seeking II. but that the nomi
nation may do alI the seeking it want
in his direction.