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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15
DELE CATIONS TO
MEETING LEAGUE
NATIONS ASSEMBLE
United States Does Not
Answer When the Roll Is
Called at the Geneva
Session Today
AMERICAN OBSERVERS
POSSIBLY MAY ATTEND
NO EFFORT MADE TO COMMUNi-
CATE WITH WHITE HOUSE OF
PRESIDENT.ELECT OF THE
AMERICAN REPUBLIC

Geneva. Nov. 15.-Opening Of
the first assembly Of the league
of nations was announced at IL
o'clock this morning by the ring
ing OF all the church bells in Gem
eva. Just before that hour, II
procession made up Of Swiss Of
ficials marched from the city hall
to the hall Of reformation where
the delegations were assembling
for the session. The paraders
marched through streets bedecked
with the flags Of virtually all the
nations of the world. except Ger
many. Austria and Turkey. Never
before in the history of the world.
1t is believed, had the flags of so
many nations flown together.
Only n few American flags were
noted among the colors displayed.
The Swiss national cantonal en-
signs predomlnated in the decor
ationS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15
PRISONER RETURNED TO
MISSOURI TO FACE TRIAL
ON CHARGE OF MuROEn

Great Falls. Mont, Nov. l5.--Dennle
Chester. arrested here Nov. 3. Tor
the alleged murder OF Miss Florence
Barton In Kansas City, Mo. Oct. =
was taken TO Kansas City today y
await trial for murder. IN sosooGI
Of Kansas City dstscuvsa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15

Geneva, Nov. l5.--Determination to
meet intricate problems in world af-
fairs and TO lay firmly the founda-
ton stones for the league Of nations
= wss evident in the dcmeanor of dele
gates of Al countries when they con-
vened here today for the first session
OF the assembly Of the league.
Although the differences OF opinion
have already arisen relative to the
Danzig question, the makeup OF the
commission on mandates, the protec-
ton of racial and religious minorities
in Balkan states. and the admission
Of Germany to the league with some
of her former allies, there was today
an evident disposition on the part OF
all the delegates to meet every situa-
ton with fairness and open minds and
TO endeavor 10 reach such decisions
rs would be acceptable.
Men who have been long prominent
in the arena OF world politics were
present when Paul Hymans, temper
airy and former Belgian minister
called the meeting to order. a. j.
Balfour, head of the British delega-
ton, was not able to be present.
South Africa was represented BY
Lord Robert Cecil, former British as
sistant secretary OF state Tor foreign
affairs.
Lord Robert was one Of the leading
proponents of the league during the
Versailles peace confereuct. but was
not selected by Premier Lloyd George
az ono Of Great Britain's rcpresen-
tatlves. The action OF the union OF
South Africa in naming him to act
in behalf OF that British dominion
was one of the most interesting de-
yelopments OF the work preliminary
TO the meeting of the assembly.
Most of the south and central Am
erican republics have fun delega'
tons In the session.
The United States was not OIL
clally represented at today's session.
but there win be American observ'
ers," who will keep Washington fuzzy
informed Of developments. At n meet
ing Of the council Of the league
yesterday. arrangements were made
for the United States to have a repre-
sentative on the financial commission
as well AZ the commission on eco
Monies and mandates, should she sC
desire.
Honduras and Ecuador are tho only
other American nations which die
no, send delegates TO the meeting o
the assembly.
Election OF n permanent president
and several vico presidents. and th'
appointment OF committees. was th'
first work to be disposed OF by th'
assembly. IL Ia believed tho adjourn
ment. will not bc taken for three Of
four weeks.
4 definite system OF daarmcmen
and plan for using the economic
blockade against nations that rams
grers thu orders OF tho league, VII
b. among the principal subjects dis
cussed. In addition, the plan for az
International court which was frame'
at Brussels last summer, will receive
attention. Japan Is not expected Il
bring proposals on racial equality be-
fore the meeting.
The result Of tho presidential elcc
ton IN the United States has beef
a topic OF conversation among tbs
delegates here. and thcrc has bocf
no indication OF any effort TO get II
Continued on Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15
MAY Be WARMER BUT
DON'T TAKE OFF THE
HEAv|ES YET AWHILE

Oklahoma city. Nos. lj.--Al-
though low temperatures will con-
tinuc to grip oklahoma tonight.
n definite breaking up Of the cold
wave is forecast for tomorrow by
the weather bureau here. The
mercury. which dropped q de-
grees here at Gao o'clock This
morning. will range from 20 to
20 tonight, according to the fore
cast, but tomorrow gradual
warming up will begin.
This fise In temperatures will
likely be felt IN the extreme west
ern part OF the state late tonight.
according TO the forecast. but
will not reach the eastern side.
until well into the day tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15
M|STREATED AND
MURDERED, GIRLS
FOUND IN STREETS
Jack the Ripper and His
White Chapel Atrocities
Recalled by the Latest
Chicago Horror
COLD AND KNOCKOUT
DROPS END JOY RIDE
AUTHORITIES SEEK CLUE TO
PERSON WHO PHONED NEWS
OF GRlSSLY FIND TO PO-
LICE HEADQUARTERS

Chicago, Nov. 15.--Mystery sur
rounding the death OF two young ac-
tresses. whose bodies were found in
Grant Park a short distance from the
Art Institute yesterday was deep
ened today when the one slender clue
to the identity of the man who noti-
fled the police where the bodies could
be found, was lost.
Telephone company employees who
traced the call to the office of an
insurance company six blocks from
the scene today discovered they had
made q mistake and that the message
was sent from a pay station booth
in Michigan avenue Hotel block
from the Art Institute.
Police are working on the theory
that the girls, Marie Alma RAINY and
Lillian Thompson, were attacked by
men with whom they had gone on a
joy ride, and left lying unconscious
probably from the effects of knock
OUT drops, in the park, where they
'''''H'i''SN N4'Aici Aipit du oN'luuSt
of the drug or from the cold.
Their companions, police believe
returned about 9 o'clock Sunday morn.
ing to their homes and finding the
girls stjll lying where they had been
thrown from the machine, drove
to the hotel and notified the police
then fled.
John Thompson of New York, father
Of one Of the girls is expected here
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15

Two young and pretty actresses are
lying dead today in the morgue, while
police search for clues to their nys-
Park within few hundred feet OF
the skyscrapers lining Michigan
boulevard. The girls died under cir
cumstances which indicate murder. A
mysterious telephone call notified the
police that the bodies were lying on
the lake front near the Chicago Yacht
club at the foot of Jackson boulevard.
The call was traced six blocks from
the lake front. An elevator operator
said he had taken a stranger 10 the
fourteenth floor but the man apparent
ly had walked downstairs.
At the foot of the outer driveway
along the lake the bodies were found,
just as the mysterious informant had
said.
Both girls hair was matted with
burrs. There are no burrs OF the kind
in Grant Park. The bodies were COW
cred with blood and bruised. Robert
Mccarthy and James Meeks, en-
ployes of a theatrical company playing
here, identified the bodies as Miss
Marie Alma RAINY. stock show play
er and vaudeville actress and Miss Lii
lian Thompson, said to be the daugh-
ter Of John Thompson, chief engineer
OF the New York Hippodrome. Meeks
Mccarthy and the girls had an apart
ment on the north side.
The two women left the apartment
at 9 o'clock Saturday night, and visi-
ted an Italian grocery few blocks
away. where they purchased olive oil,
chestnuts and wine. Police We're un-
able TO find any one who saw them
between o'clock Saturday night and
9 o'clock Sunday morning, when the
bodies were Eound.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-15

New York.--A false cry OF "fire"
In an East Side movie theatre caused
a rush for the exits, which resulted
In The death OF six small children.
who werc trnmpicd IN Ia .aislcs.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the estate of L. Anderson, deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, John s. Con- way has been appointed admin istratOr to the estate of l.. An : dersOn, deceased, and has quail fled as such. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present same to the undersigned at the office of the Commissioner, Mccarthy, A laska.
 Same being the place of busi- ness of said estate, within six months of the date of the first publication thereof.
 John s. Conway. Administrator for said estate. Dated, Mccarthy, April 22rd 20 First Publication April 24th, 1920. Last Publication May 29th, 1920.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to an acC of the terri torial legislature, there is here, by made, imposed and levied upon each male person, except soldiers, sailors in the navy or revenue cutter service, yOlun. teer firemen, pauperS, insane persons, or territorial charges, within the Territory of Alaska for the waters thereof, over the age of tWenty-One years and an. der the age of fifty years, an an nual tax in the sum of llve(S5. .OO) dollars, to be paid and collected in the manner provided by law and deposited by the treasurer of the Territory of Alaska in a separate fund called the school fund.- and used for no other thar school purposes.
 Said tax is due and payables on the first Monday in the month of April and becomes de- inquent on the first Monday in the month of August of each year.
 All persons subject to this tax are hereby notified to Day said tax to the school tax collector, and in case of failure to do so the penalties provided in Sec tior 6 of chapter 29 of the ses- sion laws of Alaska will be i'm posed
 John Underwood. School Tax Collector.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
AN ATTRACTIVE INCOME
Valdez Miner.)

A Bill will be int reduced in next Territorial legislature that will have for it's object the in creasing of the population of the territory by giving relief to men with large families..
 It is proposed to give each familySl2.5O per month for each child born in Alaska of parents that are citizens or have declar- ed their intentions to become such, and under the age of six teen years.
 This bill will include all child ren now born ana who have not arrived at the age of sixteen & the future generations.
 The money is to be paid only while the parents and children reside in the territory, in case of the death of the. parent the money to be,paid to the duly appointed guardian of the child. This will not include native children born under tribal re lations.r ! ...t .-..y z
 r,- - -s,al:": ,>r ,j l.. s.:.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

In the United States Commission CTS Court, Third Judicial Division, m and for Mccarthy Precinct, Territory of Alaska. '
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01

In the United States Commis- sioners Court, Mccarthy Pre- crnct, Territory of Alaska.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01

Melvin Dempsey, convicted of murder of Isaac Evans and Mar garet4Lavot, failed to perfect his appeal to the higher courts the 2Oth of this month, the linn it of time allowed, and will be re-sentenced at this term of court by Judge Brown.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, John $. Con- way has been appointed admin istrator to the estate of Swan Hellegren, deceased, and has qualified as such. All persons having claims against said es- tate are required to present the same to the undersigned admin lStrator at the office of the U. 5. Commissioner, Mccarthy A laSka.
 Same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, within six months of the date of the first publi. cation thereof.
 John s. Conway. Administrator for said estate. Dated at Mccarthy, April ?, 20 First Publication April 24th, 1920. Last Publication May 18th. 1920
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-05-01
IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the estate of Swan Hellegren, deceased
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-29
LEGAL ~NOTICEs
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Hugo, Colo July l5. 1920
Notice is hereby given that Howard N osman
4N Arena. Colo. who on August IL, 1915. made
homestead entry serial No c1431o for Lots 3-4s 6
ll-l2l3 and ID section "a township 2sra. ge AZ W
sixth principal meridian has filed motto, Of intention
to make final three year proof to establish claim t.,
the land above described. befor, Clerk Of ths Dis
triet Court Of Cheyenne county Cclo at Cheyenne
Wells. Colo. on the goth day of August 1920
Claimant names as Witnesses
Trahan. Arena Colo Ben Coles, j Cornetas.
Alfred Clair. Of Stratton, Colo
jul II aug1e Ct JR Beavers. Reeiste.
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-29
SUMMONS =.
STATE OF colorado
County of Cheyenne ss
In the District Court
Lena Score. Plaintiff

4. J. 8itker and all other person claiming apy
right title or interest in the land described
from. by. through under said E. ]. Aitken, De-
PENDANT
To f. j. Aitken. ct al the defendant above ma
med. Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear in nm action
brought agains, you by the above named plaintiff
IN the District Court of Cheyenne county State
OF Colorado. and answer the complaint therein
within twenty days after the service hereof, il
served within this county: or if served out of this
county. or by publication. within thirty days after
the service hereof exclusive of the day of service.
or judgment by default will be taken against Won
according to the prayer of the the complaint
And If a copy of the complaint in the above enti.
tied action be not served with this summons or II
the ser, ic. hereof be made out of this State then
ten day additional to the time hereinbefore speci-
fled for appearance and answer will be allowed be-
fore the taking of Judgment by default rs Afore-
said.
The said action Is brought to quiet tit'e to Lots
numbered one ~. two (2l seven e., ard eight (s).
IN section thirty-two (a2) township fifteen u5)
south of range forty-foar 40 west of the sixth
principal meridian Same being otherwise de.
scribed as the Northeast quarter (NElO of said
section. township. and range as will more more
fully appear from the complaint in said action to
which reference in here made: and which has been
filed in the Office Il the clerk of said court.
And you arc ehereby notified that if you full to
appear. and answer the said complaint rs above
required. the said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in her relief
Given under my hand 4 official seal at Cheyenne
Wells in said county this 18th day of May A, d,
1920 nc. NELSON
tseaD Clerk District Court. Cheyenne county
Colorado.
First publication July g. 1920 At
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
THE COLORED TEACHERS
(Contri'buted)

The colored teachers association
met in the Poplar Grove Scoool
building Thursday, April the 22nd.
Business of Importance was trans
acted, looking forward to a Sum-
mer School for the teachers of the
county this summer
The association is called to meet
again Wednesday the 28th. All
teachers are asked to attend. Busi-
ness of Importance will be attended
to at each meeting.
J. M. Carson, principal of the
Grace Mission school IL chairman OF
the association. Time of meeting a
o'clock in the afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
FARMERS FACING
BAD SITUATION,
DUE TO RAINS

Columbus, Ga. April 24-Never
ir the history of this section Of
Georgia and Alabama have the far
mers been in quite such predica-
meht, and the situation is nothing
short of alarming, the leaders de-
clare. ~ g..
Unprecedented rains of the past
two months have prevented the pre-
paration of the ground for planting
or the working of the cotton and
corn which is up and going to ruin
in the grass, and the planters pic
ture the situation as one of the most
serious ever confronted by them.
In none of the river sections, on
both the Georgia and Alabama sides
of the Chattahoochee, has it been
possible to prepare the lands and
much of the, most valuable sections
in the district are implanted as yet.
And the rains continue as the sea-
son passes, most of the farmers be-
ing some six weeks behind with lit
tie prospects of ever catching up.
Only about one twentieth of the
cotton crop of this section has been
planted, according to the larger
planters, who declare that there are
little prospects of raising any cotton
this late in the season, owing to the
presence of the boil weevil. which is
in evidence on both sides Of the river
A number of the farmers have de-
termined to abandon the idea of
planting cotton this ses,on, due to
unfavorable conditions, directing all
attention to grain and other food
crops. Some are planning to turn
their fields into pastures and try
live stock.
It is estimated that about one
fourth of the corn crop of the dis
trict has been planted and much
it is up. 1t is suffering from grass
however, and it is entirely too wet
to work it, report the farmers. They
say that corn can be planted later
on, however, and they expect to raise
a big grain crop, asthe rainy condi-
tons are more favorable for grain
especially corn.
The boil weevil played havoc in
this section last year, particularly
in Alabama counties across the river
and they were on this side of the
Chattahoochee in large numbers. The
wet season has been favorable for
the pest, which fact is recognized by
the planters, and they are naturally
much discouraged. 1t IS not be-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
WILSON INSISTS
ON PEACE LEAGUE
AS PARTY ISSUE

Washington, April 24.-President
Wilson has served notice on his
party that he will not consent to the
League of Nations being made cam
paign issue in a mere prefunctory
way.
The presidents position that the
league is a paramount issue was
made clear in a letter read to the
democracy of Kansas at it's state
convention yesterday. In it the presi-
dent said that "the issue which it is
our duty to raise with the voters of
the country involves nothing less
than the honor Of the United States
and the redemption of its most
solemn obligations; its obligation to
it's associates in the great war, and
to mankind, to whom it gave the
most explicit pledge that it went to
war not merely to win a victory in
arms but also to follow up that vic
tory with the establishment of such
a concert of nations as would guar
antee the permanence of peace
based on justice"
Commenting on this letter today,
leading Democratic politicians said
it clearly indicated the president in
tended to insist that the Democratic
convention at San Francisco, and the
party in the campaign afterward,
rely upon the league issue almost en-
tirely. Recently many politicians in
the Democratic party have been
drifting away from the league as
the chief issue. They say the people
of the country are not interested in
the league as the big question of this
years campaign; that to them the
high cost of living is the one big is
sue. These Democrats would not
lose sight of the league entirely bu
if their ideas prevail it would be al
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26

incidental issue in the Democratic
campaign.
This group of Democrats is dis
tinct from the Bryan group, which
would yield to the Lodge reserva-
tions and ratify the treaty on that
basis.
Some Democratic politicians who
have been in Washington recently
reported to leaders here that in the
middle west the people viewed the
treaty situation with appathy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
Crew Demanded Stamps.

Clean up day on the battleship New
Jersey means something more than
hard work to the gobs on board that
craft. 1t means q decided addition to
the ships fund that is drawing inter-
est in the form Of War Savings
Stamps. While the war ship was
anchored in Boston harbor recently,
ths crew gathered Up Ill the obsolete
SIPS uttlngs, cast Of jumpers and
other clothing. books and papers and
sought cut . Junk dealer. The dealer
was willias - pay easL for the junk
s6sssag bat Ne crew demanded pay
ns.t ia War Savings Stamps and get
t. An senAsnaaed material on beard
ID being carefully stored away In
preparation for another clean up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
What Yves Did.

Wes Whittls, 4 tsamster down n
Lowell, Ark, was SO patriotic during
the fall Of 1918, before the Hun was
finally vanquished, that he put .
mortgage On his team and wagon for
$50 and bought War Savings Stamps
in his desire to do his duty by the
government. Some thought Wes was
doing more than his financial strength
warranted. But he just went down
into the woods, cut up fuel and sold
it and the mortgage was soon lifted.
New Wes is buying more stamps, be-
cause he realizes their value and finds
hs can save.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26

lieved by the larger planters that
more than forty per cent Of a nor
NAL cotton crop will be grown IN
this district this year.
Most of the farmers have made
arrangements for fertilizers and
gone to other expense with a view
of making a good cotton crop, and a
number will take chances on the
weevil, but many of the more con-
servative are planning to give up
the idea of producing a crop this
year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-26
Must Work and Save.

A. . portion u its campaign
against high prices, tbs National As
soeiatisn Of Credit Men has directed
. letter to each member, declaring
that the remedy necessary to change
present conditions rests in increased
production and stimulation Of per.
seaal savings. The letter was sent
through J. n. TrsRoe, secretary and
treasurer Of the organization.
Members Of the association
tYrouEhsut the country have been ex-
tending hearty cooperation to the
Savings Division Of the Treasury De-
partment to populariLs thrift
through the sale Of government saw
ings securities such as Thrift
War Savings Stamps and Trss
Certificates.