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New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
y. S. Army Air
Service Near
Disintegration
Report Shows Battle Equip
ment Would Last Only
Three Days in Event of
Hostilities With Mexico
Flyers Quit in Disgust
Action of General Staff in
Depriving Heroes of Rat
ings Held Responsible

The air service of the United States
army is in state Of rapid disintegra-
tion. At the present moment its en-
tire battle equipment, concentrated in
the First Pursuit Group, quartered at
Kelly Field, Texas, would last only
three days in the event of hostilities
with Mexico. Against a European
power the American air service would
be completely outclassed.
These facts were elected from the
official government figures and are sup
ported by aviators still in service. The
actual flyers in the air service are dis
gusted with conditions that have arisen
from the policy of the General Staff
toward aviation. and are resigning in
large numbers from the service.
The First Pursuit Group, consisting
of the oath, 95th, 9th and 147th Aero
Squadrons, was sent to Texas last year
almost intact as it existed in France
1t is the only battle group still left in
the air service. At present it is
equipped with seventy-six British de-
signed single-seater fighting planes OF
the SE-5 type-nineteen to each squad
ron. In addition there are seven Ger
man Fokker fighting biplanes, all new
and in good condition. This is the ex-
tent of the equipment of the group, and
as there are no requirements in the
country it is but sufficient to last three
days under battle conditions, according
to experience gained in the European
war, according to air service officers.
Only Two "Aces" in Service
At the time the group was sent to
Texas all the aviators were fresh from
battle experience in France. There
were number Of "aces" in the group,
who elected to stay in the service.
They gradually have resigned as q re-
suit of conditions, and at present there
are only two American "aces" still left
in the army air service. They are
Lieutenant Colonel II. Z. Hartney, in
Washington, and Major Reed Cham
bers, commanding officer of the First
Pursuit Group.
Within the last two months four
famous "Aces" have quit the air serv-
ice in disgust. They are Captain Weir
Cook, who had eight victories to his
credit; Captain j. 0. Donaldson, who
finished third in the Transcontinental
Air Race, and who also had won eight
victories in France; Lieutenant S. C.
Creech, with seven victories and Lieu
tenant Colonel William Thaw, who was
commanding officer at Rockwell Field,
Calf
Another important fact learned yes
terday is that there are more than
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5000 Curtiss JN-4 training planes
equipped with Hispano Suiza motors,
and as many more equipped with Cur
tiss motors, scattered among the varl-
Gus flying fields, that are gradually
rotting because of the fact there is
not sufficient experienced personnel
left at the flying fields to care for them
properly The wing and fuselage fab
rics are rotting, and the framework of
the machines is warping. These ma
chimes are in a condition too danger
Gus for flight.
Heroes Deprived of Ratings
The attitude of the air service f1iers
was summed up in the following state
ment made yesterday by one Of them
still in the service:
THE provision advised by the repre-
sentative Of the general staff is framed
so as to deprive officers who are listed
Tor gallantry in the face of the enemy,
OF their aviation ratings, as now pre-
scrlbed by Section 6, H. R. 1926, Fifty
sixth Congress.
I'm other words, the officers who came
into aviation and who have followed
the career of the air for years, who
have brought it up to what it is and
whose road to advancement is paved
with the bodies Of their companions
KILLED in its development, are now told
by the rest Of the army that their
service is not hazardous, that they are
getting something they should not
have; that the career to which they
have dedicated themselves has been
an entire failure. and that they should
be ruthlessly deprived of what law and
the people intended to give them. They
are unable to obtain insurance or any
other Of the benefits ordinarily avail
able to ground officers"
The references made in this state
inert are to the attempt Of the general
staff to eliminate all flying pay, and
to subordinate aviator officers to non
flying ground officers, who arc to be
given all administrative and command
ing Offices
The majority Of those aviators who
saw service in France were willing 10
stay in the air service, provided it
was separated from the army and gen
eral staff control They declare that
instead of this, the General Staff Is
gradually increasing it's control of
aviation, and for this reason they are
resigning from the service in large
numbers.
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ice of the army, admitted tonight that

ice of the army, admitted tonight that
the American army has only seventy
six SEQ and seven Fokker airplanes on
the Mexican border. He declared, how
ever, that the army has 1000 De Havi-
land planes concentrated near the bor-
der and that there is no shortage of
personnel there.
we have only about 1000 De Havi-
land planes available for the service, y
said General Menoher. "Of these only
1000 are concentrated and could be
brought into action. There are four
teen squadrons in service on the Dor
der or being organized there.
I'VE are very short Of modern planes
The only American made planes we
have are the De Havilands. We are
now remodeling 1000 Of these to
eliminate the danger to the men in
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Big Ca 2own in Census

Big Ca aown in Census
Lima, NE'e5 oases $500;
E'a~ie.on- a Over 1910
WAGE}NgToN. h -Pooplation
STATISTICS +er 9 announced by tho
Census hH.eaI tl-'sy inclgded:
Lima. 4rio tlesH. an increase Of
10, tse. or .'.i per- cent, over 1910.
la1letoa a.. am iuc-easc Of
6.Sl5, or rar eat.
Paducah. H- a-Ias, an increase Of
1915, or s.. rr e.at.
la tho twe'ftl census Paducah's in
crease was 20 p-r cent over 1890
Lima's $50 aaa llanleton's 1919, while
I'm The eleventh geaus heir Increase
over 1850 was. l..aa 1ll.2 ppr cent;
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
Senate Accents Payne

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28..The SEN
ate to-day confirmed the nomination
Of John Barton Payne, chairman Of
the Shipping Board, to be Secretary Of
the Interior to succeed Secretary Lane,
resigned.
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them. We have asked Congress sew
eral times for $15,00O,GO0 for new
planes, but they have refused to give
1t to us. The situation is not entirely
satisfactory and we have not got the
planes we ought to have.
I'VE can man all the planes we need
at the border now, but we are short
Of men in the service. Take officers,
for instance. We arc now allowed only
1AS and we cannot keep that number,
an they are continually resieninr"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29

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The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20

within each province but at present cannot prevent its importation into the provinces as interprovincial trade is under the control of the Dominion government.
 The Dominion parliament how ever, has decided that control of liquor shipments into a province shall be abrogated wherever the province has so voted. The purpose of this is to confer upon each pro- vince the right to completely carry out the will of the people regarding control of the sale of liquor. This is a concession made by parliament as an alternative to national prohi- bition
 If the vote in either of these pro vinces on October 25 is in favor of taking over full control of the liquor business within the province. the importation of liquor will be pro- hibited.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
SEVEN KILLED
 IN PASSENGER
 TRAIN WRECK

CLEVELAND, Oct. 20 (by Associ- ated PreSs).-At least seven passen- gers were killed and more than a score injured as the result of a crash between two New York Central pas morning.
 It is reported that a party of signal repairmen working near the station became confused when they saw the trains coming and threw the wrong switch The westbound train rushed by and the crash came moment later.
 Rescue forces were quickly rushed to the scene of the wreck from Erie.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
AMERICAN BANKERS MEETING IN
 SESSION AT NATIONAL CAPITAL
 DISCUSSING FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

WASHINGTON, w Oct. 20 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Bankers from all parts of the country are in attendance here at the forty-sixth annual convention of the American Bankers Association which opened yesterday and will con. tinue through the week. The program calls for consideration of many aues- tions of finance. ranging from prob lems of the country bankers to inter- national relations
 More than a score of committees are considering particular problems assigned to them, on which reports are to be made later The committees will consider questions of federal and state legislation, public relations, edu- cation. gold, Americanization and thrift, insurance, and numerous other subjects.
 Vice President Marshall delivered the address of welcome at the open ing session yesterday, followed by the annual address of President Richard s. Hawes, of the association. Secre- tary of Agriculture Meredith spoke on Banking and Agriculture,' and John J. Julleyn of New York discussed Transportation and Its Effect on Credit
 Secretary of the Treasury Houston, addressing the convention today on Government Finance" gave a fore cast of government expenditures of
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20

$4,000 100000 during the next fiscal year. He made an appeal for the Btrictest economy of all public eI- penditures and the practice of thrift by all the people. He also predicted a rapid reduction in the gross national debt
 The association today approved the proposal for the organization of $1O0,O00.000 corporation to finance the nations foreign trade.
 Tomorrows program calls for ad- dresses by Joseph H. Refrees. presi- dent of the United States Chamber of Commerce, on Service Organiza- tions," and Sol Wexler of New York, on Financing and Underwriting Big Business"
 Addresses will be made Friday by H. w. Robinson of Los Angeles on Commodity Financing" Oscar Wells of Birmingham on Federal Reserve Banks" and George Woodruff of Jol- jet, H., on The Country Bankers Business"
 Particular problems of the bankers are being considered at sectional meetings being hele acdh afternoon.
 The program also calls for daily round of entertainment, arranged par ticularly for women visitors The en- tertainment program will end Friday with a golf tournament at the Chevy Chase Club.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
PRESIDENT CONFIRMS
 SEVERE SENTENCE
 OF COURT MARTIAL

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (by Asso- confirmed the sentence of dismissal from the service and 15 years at hard labor imposed at the court martial of Second Lieut.. John c. Gottenkeine of the Fifth field artillery, who was convicted of deserting his command at Neuhausel Germany, June 19. after embedding more than $36,000 of mill tary funds.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
LATOUCHE MINE HAS
 CUT PRODUCTION OF
 COPPER ORE IN TWO

LATOUCHE, Oct 20 Special to Daily Times. Jon account of the depressed condition of the copper market General Manager Yielding announces that on November 1 pro- duction of ore at LatOuche will be reduced one-half No reduction in forces will be made, however, as the men taken off production will be put on development work
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
IRISH QUESTION IS
 BEFORE PERMANENT

LONDON, Oct 20 (by Associated Press).-Arthur Henderson, former labor member of the cabinet. precipi- tated a debate on the Irish question in the house of commons today. He demanded an inquiry into reDrisals from police and soldiers. While he admitted there was provocation for reprisals, he said the governments policy appeared to aim at breaking the spirit of the people.
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Bone-Dry World i'm Near Future As
 Predicted by Woman at Head of
 College in School Opening Address

creased. The question of drastic regulation of the liquor traffic is to be voted on soon in Scotland, where drunkenness of both men and women is truly terrible. Huge and enthusiastic temperance meetings are being held Tn all the great cities. and the growth of the tenn perance sentiment is very marked.
 "Scandinavia is already getting rid of drinking by the sternest kind of state regulation"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
COOLIDGE IS MAKING
 VOTES IN KENTUCKY

MIDDLESBORO. Ky. Oct 20 (by Associated Press). Governor Cool idge in his address here last night demanded a return to self-goyern- ment."
 We emphaticaIly condemn the in vasion by one branch of government of the powers and duties of another branch, and we will repudiate those who make solemn promises in our name which they neglect or refuse to observe" said the governor.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20

DUBLIN, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press. )-The proclamation of Dail Eireann prohibiting emigration has only had slight effect and the American consulate is daily dealing with applications for passports. On a landing of the consul's office the Dali decree is desplayed forbidding the emigration of Irishmen of mili- tary age and of all citizens of the Irish republic without the written consent of Dali Eireann. Intending
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
CORK MAYOR HAS ATTACK
 OF DEL.IRIUM

LONDON, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press) Lord Mayor MacSwiney sui fered a nervous attack and was in extreme delirium at the beginning of the sixty-ninth day of his hunger strike in the Braxton prison. Rela tives were summoned and he was quieted later, but is not normal men, tally.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
ATTEMPT MADE 10 BURN HOTEL.
 AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Oct 20 (by Associated Press).-Another alleged arson at tempt was discovered today when of fcers found a fire started with oiled rags and papers in the basement of the Milwaukee hotel, which endan- gered the lived of several hundred guests. The fire was extinguished with small damage.
 The police blame arson tiends for nearly a score of attempted hotel fires during the past year, including that of the Lincoln hotel, in which sev- eral persons were killed.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
COURT REFUSES BIG
 CASH BAIL FOR ROWAN

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20 (by Associ- ated Press). - Charles H. Rowan, charged with fraudulent use of the mails in an alleged "get rich quick" scheme in which he advised that for tunes could be made in guinea pigs and rabbits, was refused $50000 bail in the United States court today when that amount in cash was rendered.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
LIQUOR FLOWS FREELY
 LOS ANGELES CUTTERS

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 20 (by Associ ated Press) Wine was drunk from the gutters in front of the federal building here today when 500 gallons were poured out by deputy marshals Mexicans and a few Americans sur rounded the truck and caught the liquid in tobacco cans, cups and bot ties.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
Prohibition of Immigration From Ireland by Sinn Feiners Has Little
 Effect on Requests for Passports

emigrants are supposed to apply to the local Sim Fein justices giving their reasons for leaving Ireland and full explanations must be for warded to the republican minister for home affairs. Nevertheless the applications to the American consul from women. From 100 to 150 Is the daily average. Third-class pas sages to New York are said to be booked for months ahead.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
NEW ENGLAND PEOPLE HISS
 COX CHARGES

BOSTON, Oct 20 (by Associated PressD - Governor Cox denounced Senator Lodge as the "arch conspira- tor of the age" in his speech here last night. which concluded ten ad- dresses he made during the day.
 Charges that there was a "conspir- acy to strangle the League of Ma tions" were hissed at Concord and Manchester, N. H.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
SETH <E1IIEh|T OF ENGLISH COAL
 MINERS STRIKE NO|7 IN SIGHT:
 TRANSPORTATION IS CRIPEPEIL ! LED ED

LONDON, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press).-Negotiations toward a settle ment of the coal strike seem assured of success today. Both government officials and labor leaders showed a sincere desire to reach an understand ing and it is believed that proposals are in preparation by both sides
 Twenty-Five thousand commercial railroad employees and transportation
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WILL DEMAND JURY
 OF WOMEN AT TRIAL

CLEVELAND, Oct. 20 (by Associ- ated Press).-A jury of women will be demanded here at the trial of Mrs. Katherine Mikulic, indicted today for the murder of her five-yearold daugh- ter. The child was drowned in a lake when the mother tried to take her own life and did not wish to leave it behind.
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men have passed resolutions support ing the coal miners strike and may refuse to work
 Nearly 30,O00 workmen are idle in the Middlesborough steel district.
 Railroad and boat service is being cultailed. Only a limited amount of mail is being carried and restrictions have been placed on the number of passengers transported.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
SLIGHT DECLINE;
 RETAIL PRICE
 OF F00DS7UFF

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20 (by Associ- ated Press) The department of Iabor's monthly report places the de- cline of foodstuff prices during Sep tember at per cent.
 Potatoes dropped P per cent, sugar 20 per cent and coffee per cent.
 Eggs, pork chops and oranges showed marked increases in retail price.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT
 IS GRABBED AT OAKLAND

OAKLAND, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press) Frank Derney was arrested here today on suspicion of complicity in the robbery of the Bank of Ava rado last Wednesday. The police say they found ten rifles and revolvers, quantity of ammunition, and an archistic documentary evidence in his home.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 20 (by AS sociated Press)-A bone-dry world was predicted by Dr. M. Carey Thomas, president of Bryan Ma"r college, in her address at the open ing of the thirty sixth year of the college. She said
 Already it is possible to read the writing on the wall. In Great BTU ain and western Europe the con, sumption of wines in restaurants everywhere seems to be greatly de-
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TR0TZKY HAS
 FRESH BATCH
 BOL TROOPS

SEBASTOPOL. Oct 20 (by Associ- ated Press) Severe fighting is con tinuing on the northeastern front. Trotzy is bringing up ten fresh divi- sions of B0lsheviki troops and it IS reported that among them are a mum Der of former German officers of reg ulars who saw service under General Wrangell
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
HARDING MAKES CONTRAST

JACKSON, O.. Senator Harding in his address here today entrusted Democratic phrase making" with Republican accomplishments" He lauded the protective tariff as an eX- ample of the accomplishments, and declared the Republican party stands for every kind of projections which stands as a safeguard to America.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
OTHER WORLDS SERIES
 MAY HAVE BEEN FIXED

CHICAGO, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press) The states attorney said to- day that the grand jury has evidence of an attempt by gamblers ring to fix another world series besides that of 1919, but that the plan fell through. The jury is continuing it's probe into the alleged fixing" of the 1919 series.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
GEN. BUDENNY
 NOV FIGHTING
 B0LSHEYIKI

RIGA, Oct 20 (by Associated PressD. - Dispatches received here say the Moscow government acknoWl- edges the desertion of Generaly Bu- denney, former Bolsheviki cavalry Ynnader and he is now reported to te operating against the Reds m the neighborhoOd of Riga
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
FOUR HUNDRED CHINKS
 KILLED IN EXPLOSION

PEKING, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press).-An explosion and fire in a mine in the province of Chili killed more than 400 men last Thursday, ac- cording to delayed reports just re- ceived here.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
OTHER PROVINCES TO VOTE

TORONTO, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press. "A referendum is to be held in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Al berta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba on October 25 to decide whether the importation of intoXl- eating liquor into these provinces shall be forbidden by law, All of these provinces now have local pro- hibition in force They are per mtted under the British North Amer ica Act to prohibit the sale of liquor
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
PASSENGER TRAINS IN
 COLLISION RESULTS
 MANY CASUALTIES

ROANOKE. Va, Oct 20 (by Asso- ciated Press). - Three passengers were killed, five injured and many badly shaken up in a collision this morning between two Norfolk & West ern passenger trains.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
AUTO PARTIES HELD
 UP BY SNOWSTORMS

DONNERS, Cal, Oct. 20 (by. Asso- ciated Press) - Thirty-seven automo- bile parties are snowbOund between Cisco and Truckee on the eastern side of the Sierras. Many have been forced to abandon their cars and walk many miles to shelter. Two feet of snow is reported at PortOla.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
STATE OF SIEGE IN
 RUSS DEPARTMENTS

PARIS, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press)-A dispatch to the Havas agency from Copenhagen says it is reported a state of seize has been pro claimed in twelve Russian depart ments, including Moscow and Petro- grad.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
COMPASSION PROBES
 WHEAT PIT CHARGES

CHICAGO, Oct 20 (by Associated Press).-The federal trade commits sion began an inquiry today into the operation of the Chicago board of trade, following Governor Aliens re- cent complaints that speculation had caused the recent depression in wheat prices.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
AMSTERDAM POPULATION

MORE THAN HALF INFECTION AMSTERDAM, Oct. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press. )-The population of Amsterdam, according to latest off cial figures just announced, is 647,- 125.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
 TUBERCULOSIS FORMED

PARIS, Oct, 20 (by Associated Prcks).-A permanent International Society for the Prevention of Tuber- culosis. composed of all members ol the League of Nations and the United States, was formed here today,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
SENATOR HARDING ON
 TOUR FOR TWO DAYS

MARION, O., Oct. 20 (by Associated Press) Senator Harding left Marion this morning on a special train for Jackson. O., the first stop of two day trip which ends at Buffalo.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
BRITISH COLUMBIA IS TODAY
 VOTING ON LIQUOR QUESTION;
 ANOTHER REFERENDUM 0CT.25

VANCOUVER, B. C.. Oct. 20 (by AS sociated Press). - British Columbia voters are balloting today whether to Continue the present prescription pro- hibition, or adopt a proposal for gov ernment control and sale of liquor in sealed packages. A heavy vote is expected.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-20
FLY TO NOME AND BACK TO
 MlNE0LA,N N. Y.

MINEOLA. Oct 20 lby Associated Press) The New York to Nome and return flight by army airplanes was completed today when the four planes landed here today.
 The squadron was welcomed over New York by a fleet of more than forty planes, and great crowds Of peo- pie gathered and cheered the return ing flyers.
 LEFT ERIE EARLY IN DAY
 ERIE. Pa, Oct. 20 (by Associated Press). The four army planes that made the flight to Nome and back left his this morning for Mineola