davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1920-03-17
RATIFICATION SEEMS ASSURED
"hI2 No Poll Has Leen Taken, Gov
erEOr IS COafIe1t

Governor Townsend, who returned
Saturday from a business trip TO Bos-
ton, after a conference with State
Highway officials in the northern part
OF the State over the location of GER
tain roads in New Castle county, came
to Dover late Saturday evening and
While at the State House was seen
lelative to the prospects of the pass
age of the suffrage amendment at The
special session of the legislature
which convenes here March %.
When asked if he had poll of The
members of the General Assembly as
surfing the passage of the suffrage
amendment, the Governor replied chat
he did not have poll of the members
and while he has not the positive as
surance that the amendment will pass
reiterated his statement made last
week, when he issued his proclama-
ton Tor special session, that he be-
heved the amendment would pass.
He further stated that all the as
surances he had as to the passage Of
the amendment We're from the verbal
expressions from the members some
months ago, when he first considered
the calling of the special session. He
does not know whether those same
persons have changed their attitude
on the subject.
At the Delaware Equal Suffrage
headquarters in Wilmington, when an
effort was made to secure the poll .of
the members as they had secured st. /
the announcement was made that |
when the poll was taken assures were
given by those taking the poll that
they would not disclose the names of !
those who had pledged positively. In
reference to their request, it was said,
the poll could not be given.
1t is generally conceded at the
State Capital that neither the Cover
nor nor the suffrage advocates have
any idea how the members will line
up on the amendment until they meet
aeXt Monday. One report coming
from a prominent Republican from
sussex county, a former State Sena-
or of that county, while in Dover last
week, was to the effect that there
would not be a single Republican
member of the Legislature from that
ounty, five Senators and nine Repre-
entatives, would vote for the amend
nent.
Smyrna times., 1920-03-17
WOULD BOND KENT COUNTY
$75O,OOO FOR GOOD ROADS
COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS OF
KENTON PREPARES PLAN
Will Come Up for Final Action at
Next Meeting of Kent County
Levy Court at Dover

Commissioner Henry Williams of
kentOn Hundred presented a resoln-
tiOn at an adjourned meeting of The
Kent County Levy Court last Tues
day, on which final action was defer,-
ed until next meeting, for the BONDING
Of the county for $75O,OOO or more.
for road purposes in order 10 secure
State aid. At that season of the YEAR
when the roads are in such a misera-
bic condition, any attempt TO improve
them meets with popular approval.
Thomas C. Slay was elected tax COL
lectOr of The Seventh Representative
district, nine votes to one for Frank
A. Gray.
The error and delinquent list of
Collector Eben r. Hughes of the
Eighth district, amount n : to S64.O9.
Was allowed and M. Hughes was re-
c-cc.eI Tor another year.
The error and delinq uent list of
Collector Clyde VanGesel of the Ninth
district, amounting 10 S193.37, was
allowed. The election of a collector
Tor this district was deferred until |
The next meeting OF The court.
". D. Shoemaker was elected Road |
Supervisor FOR The Seventh Represen-
attiivc district.
The members of The court were in
-.l~c,eI to have The names of their
csses-o-a in hand by The next meet
NJ for ,hc school assessments now in
o-.iac f preparation.
Smyrna times., 1920-03-17
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
Iirldes-tO-Be are Newark Girls and
Popular Thru the State

Two engagement announcements of
much interest to many friends of the
contracting parties weer made on Sat-
urday afternoon at a bridge luncheon
given by Miss Elizabeth K. Wright,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. ].
Wright, at her home in Newark, with
Wrght's engagements to B. S. Proud,
son of Joseph Proud, of Manchester,
n. H., was announced, the wedding
to take place in the fall. Mr.. Proud
is athletic director of Hackley School
at Tarrytown, N. j.
At the same time Miss Wright's
cousin, Miss Cornelia Gillispie Pill
Ling, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Filling of Newark, announced her en-
gagement to Donald Pancoast Horsey,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Elmer p. Horsey
ot Dover. Mr.. Horsey is assistant
bank examiner in Philadelphia. The
wedding will take place in the fall.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
!" John Doe" Probe Of Jewel Robbery
 Develops Conflicts
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

EAST HAMPTON, N. Y. June 1S.-- Four witnesses had been examined to- day in the John Doe" inquiry into the $500 900 jewel theft from the home of Enrico Caruso, noted tenor. when it was announced the hearing would be adjourned until Wednesday. Those questioned during the day by District Attorney Leroy NJ. Young were Mrs. Caruso. Mrs. Park Benjamin, Jr., her sister-in law: Miss Undicotti Ristori, Italian maid of the Caruso household, and Frank Ferrara, butler.
 Testimony of Mrs. Benjalnin and the maid developed a conflict. The former declared she had seen the footed jewel box opened only once, and then by Miss Ristori The maid denied the statement, saying that when Mrs. Ca russo had once sent her for the neck lace which has been stolen, the case was opened by Mrs. Benjamin. who handed her the jewels for delivery to the tenors wife Miss Ristori at first testified she had never opened the case, but later admitted having done so when an electrician was in the house. The electrician. according to the district attorney, had given infor- nation that the maid and Ferrara were playing with the jewel box while he was at work in Mrs. Caruso's boudoir. Miss Ristori said the burglar alarm sounded when she opened the case. but that Ferrara was not in the room at the time She testified she last saw the jewels in the case the Saturday night before the robbery.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
WON'T BUY, SO PRICES DECLINE.
 B|G BANK ASSERTS
Republican A. P. Leased wirel

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Recent de clines in the prices of a few commo- dities are not to be regarded as isolated instances, but are part of gradual a|d general movement that has been under way for a considerable time the National Bank of Commerce declared in a statement issued here today.
 Despite numerous and widespread complaints as to the unsatisfactory condition of production in the United States, the fact remains that since the recovery from the temporary hesita- tion following the armistice, this coun- try has increased production in cer- tain directions" the statement said.
 A factor not to be overlooked at this time is the increasing unemploy ment. In some districts large num- bers of men are out of work as a re- suit of disorganized transportation This effect has been especially note worthy in the coal regions and in the great centers of automobile manufac- ture.
 Refusal of the public to accept in creased prices. or even to maintain volume of purchase equal to that Of re- prevailing. has reacted sharply on some sections of the textile industry and on the garment trades. Considerable un- employment in these industries has re- suited.
 'The agricultural districts continue to suffer from labor shortage. but it is now believed that reasonably adequate help for the harvests will be secured The agricultural outlook is. on the whole. quite favorable for the grain crODS''
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19


 NEW YORK. June 1S-Solution of the mystery surrounding the murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell, turfman and whist expert, shot in his home here June II. is ''as far off as a week ago District Attorney Swann an nounced tonight. The investigation centered today in the examination of ElweIl and Edward Rhodes. his chauffeur.
 Rhodes said it was a custom of FL well 10 accost girls and women upon the street and invite them to ride in his automobile. The chauffeur told District Attorney Swann he had driven E,lwell and various women about ire quently and that one of the companions of the turfman on these trips was the mysterious Miss Wilson who, Mrs. Larsen had testified. was the owner of the feminine wearing apparel found in Elwelrs rooms.
 Mrs Larsen insisted she had told all she knew about the case. She ad- mitted she had removed the feminine clothing from ElwelFs room while the police were downstairs on the morning of the shooting, but said she con cealed the articles simply because they were women's things"
 She declared she saw no weapon and that she never knew of gun being kept in the house.
 Mrs Larsen said she had never seen Victor Won Schlegell in the house. Non Schlegell is the divorced husband of Viola Kraus, one of the members of the party with whom Elwell dined at the Ritz the night before he was shot.
 There were but three keys to the house so far as she knew, Mrs. Larsen told MT. Swann and these were kept by EIwel Rhodes and herself.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Says Govt Had No Hand In Purchase
 Of Argentina Sugar

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-The United States government had no con- nection with the recent purchase of 14,000 tons of Argentine sugar beyond lending it's influence to have export restrictions removed, Howard Figg, special assistant to the attorney gen eral. announced today. First reports that this was a government purchase. Mr F'igg said. has caused considerable confusion in the public mind, as well as in official circles"
 American interests who purchased the sugar have since co-oPerated with the department of justice in working out plans for distributing it to the essential industries. It was estimated that the 14.000 tons will be sufficient to supply these industries for 50 days and thereby release other sugar stocks for distribution among housewives during the approaching canning season.
 The Argentine sugar. said Mir. Figg, is expected to arrive between July 1 and September l.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
COAL SHORTAGE WITH SERIOUS EFFECTS ID INDUSTRIES FORECAST
IRepubIican A. p. Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, June 1S-A coal shortage next winter, which may cur tail production of iron and steel ana seriously affect other industries is foreseen by the federal reserve board in its review tonight of business, in- dustrial and financial conditions for the month of May. The situation all ready is acute in some districts ac- cording to the board, and production in many lines is being held down.
 Production of coal is being curtaH ed chiefly a result of car shortage the reserve board reports. It estimated the car supply at mines in the East at only 30 per cent normal. Labor diff culties, while complicating the situa- tion, are considered by the board as only minor cause of reduced coal pro- duction.
 Efforts of shippers on the Great Lakes to facilitate movement of coal by pooling their shipments are regard ed by the board as only partial remedy.
 In the Southwest, according to the review. many mines are operating only o-thirds capacity. Coal shipments to other countries are reported as light. No reduction of coal prices is in sight. the board says
 Commenting on the far-reaching eff feet of the car shortage and freight congestion. the reserve board states that reports of it's agents indicate that the transportation tie-up is largely the result of the railroad strike which still continues over a large section of the country"
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
ROOT HOLDS FUR
 SMALL NATIONS IN WORLD COURT
Republican A. p. Leased WlreI


 THE HAGUE, June 1S-The jurists composing the commission for the permanent court Of justice, who are meeting at the peace palace in an en- deavor to draft a plan for a world court for submission to the league of nations, temporarily laid aside today multitude of plans for the court and plunged into an independent discussion of what they considered the most i'm portant question, the manner of the selection of the judges. The problem. which involves the rights of small, as compared with large, nations will oc- cupy several days in threshing out.
 Elihu Root, representing America. spoke on this question. He pointed out the importance of deciding how small nations should be adequately represented on the panel of judges
 Dr. George Hagerup of Norway con tended that it was advisable that all nations, great and small, should have an equal voice and vote in the selec- ton of judges. The jurists seemed convinced that the small states would be loath to participate in the court if dominated by larger states.
 This and other questions will hold the attention of the jurists for perhaps month, by which time they hope to have complete a draft, ready to sub init to the league. As President Will son, however, has not yet called the Brussels assembly, there is some feel ing of uncertainty.
 Generally speaking. MT. Root takes the stand that the supreme court of the United States, which is not elect ed, but appointed, and functions with out political control, should be she basis of the world court. In speech today he explained that the problems confronting the jurists were compar- able to the tasks of the leaders of the lS American states drawing up the constitution, where they had to as. suage the fears that the smaller states would be swallowed by the large ones
 The commission refused to permit the substitution of RaouI Fernendez member of the reparations commission from Brazil, for Dr. Clovis Bevilacqua, the Brazilian jurist, who had been in- vited by the council of the league It was decided that substitutes should not be permitted, particularly as the jurists attending had not been chosen as the representatives of any nation but solely because they were consid- cred among the worlds most eminent jurists-
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Fear New Outbreak At Duluth-Appeal
 For State Troops

ST. PAUL. June 1S.-Fearing fur ther outbreak Saturday night at Du- luth, where three negroes were lynched Tuesday night, officials appealed to Governor Burnquist tonight to send troops to patrol the streets. Fourteen negroes are still in jail and threats have been made against them, it is said.
 The governor immediately ordered F battery and a machine gun detachment to proceed to Duluth a once and they will arrive early tomorrow
 The troops comprise 101 men and officers.
 Sheriff Magic. over the long-distance telephone, told Adjutant General w r. Rhinow here that he had received re ports that an organized attempt would be made Saturday night 10 storm the jail in an effort to lynch the 14 negroes being held in connection with an aI- legged assault upon 1T-year- white girl at Duluth last Monday.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
GOMPERS AGAIN
 TOHEAD A.F.OFL | VOTE UNANIMOUS
IRepubIican A. p. Leased wirel


 MONTREAL. June 1S-The Ameri- can Federation of Labor again ex- pressed it's confidence in the leader ship of Samuel Gompers, its veteran president. when it reelected him to- day for the thirty ninth time at it's fortieth annual convention here and returned to office his entire adminis- tration cabinet.
 His election was virtually unani nous. The only delegate who voted against him was James 4. Duncan of the Seattle Central Labor council, leader of the progressive wing of the federation
 The delegates gave the elderly labor leader a tremendous ovation when he declared:
 T accept the call to duty and I will obey" He was much affected by the demonstration.
 Representatives of the railway work CTS organizations seconded Mir. Comp CTS nomination, which was made by George w. Perkins of the Cigar Makers union. They pledged their hearty support to his leadership, de- claring that the conventions action of yesterday in indorsing government ownership of the railways should not be construed as asrepudiation of his administration
 Mir. Gompers explained that the fed eration had not changed it's view in connection with the use of light wines and beer. manufa cture and sale of which was advocated by the conYen- tion last year
 Timothy Healy of New York. presi- dent of the Stationary F'iremen. ana Sara B. Conboy of the Textile Workers tonight ware elected frafef1aai dele gates to the British Trades and Union congress
 The convention then adjourned until tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Final Rites For
 Financier To Be
 Held Sunday P. M.

NtsW YORK. June 1S.-funeral services for George w. Perkins, ffnan- cier, who died today in the Stamford Hall sanitarium, Stamford Conn.,, will be held Sunday afternoon from the sbyterian church at Riverdale, a suburb The body arrived here to- night and was taken to the Perkins home, where it will lie in state until Sunday.
 The services will be private and the Rev R. Mackenzie of the Riverdale Presbyterian church will offieiate. In terment will be made in the family plot in Woodlawn cemetery.
 The honorary pallbearers as an nounced tonight, will be Cleveland II. Dodge Frank A. Munsey, Ebert IT. Gary. ;. P. Morgan. George F. Baker, Sr.. Richard V. Lindsbury, Lewis L. DeIafield and Thomas Buckner.
 POLES DEFEAT SOVIETS
 WARSAW June 18-By carefully laid plans said the Polish official com munique issued today. Polish infantry and cavalry attachments surrounded and defeated one of the Russian cav airy divisions of General BudennY' s army in the region Of Radomysl. 90 miles west of kiev. Eight hundred prisoners. eight guns and 600 field wagons are reported to have been cap tured
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
DECIDE ON RULE
 FOR HOLY LAND

NEW YORK. June 1S-Details for the government of Palestine have been worked out into definite program by the British government and the Zion ists. according to London dispatch to the Jewish correspondence bureau here. dated June IS.
 "The Zionists." says the message, "win control immigration and will ccntralize land purchase by acquiring state lands. All inhabitants will have complete internal cultural and judicial autonomy
 The Hedjaz railway and the Litany river will form the Palestine boun- daries
 The Zjonists plan 10 raise q big national loan. with a budget of $500, 900 for next year. Immigration will begin in the autumn al the rate of 5000 i'm migrants a month. this number being gradually increased.
 The Jewish assembly in Palestine will be established as the supreme legislative Jewish body
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Ask U. s. to Continue
 Inspection of Cattle

LTNOFtIt1I'Neft
 CHICAGO, June 1S.-The National Livestock exchange today adopted q resolution protesting against elimina ton of federal inspection of cattle by the bureau of animal industry. A com mittee was named to present the pro test to Edwin T. Meredith. secretary Of agriculture, with a request that the inspection be continued.
 The resolution declared that the i'm spectiou Of livestock at the time of weighing was Of great value to pro- ducers as well as 10 salesmen and buyers. ],
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Reformers Soon To Wage War On
 Tobacco, Claim

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. June IS Threats by "reforners' to legis- late tobacco out of the country were reported to the convention of the Tobacco Association Of the United States here. by F.. C. Webb it's sec retary treasurer. He said il did not constitute being an alarmist to real izc that serious danger confronts the tobacco trade.
 The professional rcformerS must have employment and now they have elected 10 attack tobac- CO. he said. calling upon his col leagues 10 fight the anti tobacco movement before it is too late. This. he said. should be done by counjeTactiue propaganda designed fo prejudice the public against the G~e of the weed
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
MAD00 REFUSES TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT
Prick Personal
 Estate Valued
 dt $27, 5OO,OOO
,Iican A. p. Leased WireJ

Republican A. p. Leased Wre1
 PiTTSBURG, June 18. - Ap praisers of the estate of the late Henry C. Prick filed their report with the register of wills today. The valuation of the personal es- tate is placed at $77 500, 900, which includes stock holdings valued at $4o, ,15o, ,211.90.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Er-HMn Kaiser
 Critically Ill
 S0ys Newspaper

TRepubIican A. p. Leased WireJ
 BERLIN, June 18.-The Nunen Badsche Landszeitung learns from a trustworthy source that the for n1er German emperor is critical ly i'll.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
FORMER NEVADA GOV. PASSES

BERKELEY, Cal. June 1S-Jewett w. Adams former governor of Nevada died at his home here today. aged S5. When q lad he was a protege of Gen. John C. FremUnt and went with the general on some of his exploring trips in California and Nevada. He was q native Of Vermont.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-19
Won't Permit Name to Go Before San Francisco Convention Regarded One
 of Strongest Democratic Candidates
SENATOR GLASS
 MENTIONED AS
 SECOND CHOICE
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1


 NEW York, June 18- William c. McAdoo, who has been consld- cred by party leaders as one of the principal can didates for the Demo- cratic presidential nom- ination, announced to- night he could not per- init his name to go be- fore the San Francisco convention.
 'This decision,' he said, lis irrevocable as the path of duty seem to me clear and unmis- takeable. /"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Ole MISS CANCELS
MISSISSIPPI GAME

CLINTON, Miss. Nov. 23.-The an
nual game between Ole Miss and Mis-
sissippi college, played in the past
on Thanksgiving day at Jackson,
having been Cancelled by the UNIVERSE
ty. Coach Robinson. of the Clinton
eleven, has made arrangements for a
game on that day with Spring Hill
college, of Mobile. Spring Hill de-
feated Millsaps of Jackson, 81 to O.,
while Mississippi defeated the same
team 60 to 0, and on this basis Of
comparison the game Thanksgiving
ought to be a we'll matched one. Mis-
sissippi has one great advantage
Goat Hale. famed broken field run
ner, who made $50 yards against Tu-
lane and 2S9 against L. S. u, in adj
dition to crossing the goal line of the
University of Alabama but being
called back on account of one of his
men holding, is expected to bring
home the bacon for the NJ. c. team.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
A CLOSE DECISION.

When Referee Billy Hack hoisted
the blood soaked mitt of Gene Marti-
.nelli at the end of his eight-round
mill with Kid Roth, there were many
fans in the arena who disagreed
with him, and who figured that Roth
was entitled to a draw. However,
Martinelli had sufficient shade to
entitle him to the verdict, as during
the final four rounds of the-hattle
he literally pummeled Roth all over
the ring. Roth admitted after the
fight that Martinelli had beaten him.
He defeated me fairly and squarely
and / have no alibi," said Roth.
Roth made the mistake of trying
to batter Martinelli down via his
bread basket, when 1t has been
known all along that Gene is strong
at this point. Martinsll took all
Roth had to offer, at the same time
sending over terrific smashes to the
jaw that repeatedly rocked Roth.
Roth started WELL and had the
first four rounds, smashing Mar
tinelli all over the ring, and deal
ing out considerable punishment.
He looked to be an easy winner
as the gong sounded to end the
fourth session. But in the fifth
MdrtlneHl started out 10 slug MS
way to decision. He almost
swept Roth off his feet by
fusillade of rights that found
their mark on Roths jaw Roth
fought back doggedly, and took
all Gene had to offer, refusing
to go down. Martinelli said
after the fight that Roth had an
iron jaw, or he would have gone
down under such a barrage of
wallops as he withstood.
In the sixth Martinelli landed a
hard right On Roth's jaw, and Roth
dropped to his knees, but he was
up in a second, without count hay
ing even been started. In the sew
enth Martinelli opened a large cut
over Roth's right eye which bled pro-
fusely and partially blinded him.
Roth exhibited the same gameness
that has made him one Of the most
popular of local glovesters. He en-
tered the ring seven pounds lighter
than Martinelli, and gave Gene one
of the toughest battles of his life.
He wants another crack at Marti-