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Arizona republican., 1920-04-13

Occupation of this building marks the continuation of several years of un- tiring and ceaseless effort in Phoenix on the part of Cal MeSsner. It was not so very long ago that his operations were confined to the merchandising of a few accessories ilI a small corner par utoned off in the corner Of a central avenue garage. Later he obtained slightly larger quarters on the same street, and when he finally leased the room al the corner of Van Buren and Central avenue he thought he had reached the apex of busy career. But he had not. Through the combination of sound business judgment hard work. efficient and courteous service. he has succeeded in bringing his business to that point where today he commands a position in the automobile business of PkoeniX second to none. The erection of his new building and the occupying of 1t with his Hudson, Essex, G. M. C. and Trailmobile agencies, has come only after years of work, but it has been worth the effort.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-13
Auto Gdme To
 Be Prosperous
 SGYs MeSSne7

And as to the future.. No man knoweth what it contains espe- cial'y in the automobile game, but Cal Messner is willing to bank his future on the prosperity and growth of Phoenix. He is confi- dent that the future contains great things for the automobile in- dustry.
 ..I look for a shortage of trucks and automobiles for the next two years" said Messner yesterday in speaking of the events which are to come in the automobile busi- ness. There will be no period dur ing that time when the demand for autos will not be great, and expect to see excellent business for all automobile men for the next five years. What will come after that no one knows.
 There is great deal of talk about a reduction in prices within a short time- This in my opinion is great mistake. There will be no reduction in the price of autos and trucks for the next two years in my opinion, and l believe that a great many automobile men will agree with me.
 "As to our business, we did over
  pect to double that the coming year. We see every prospect of one of the biggest years the auto mobile game has ever known and we are rapidly preparing ourselves to cash in on 1t.
 "We have lately taken on a new line in the shape of the Trailmo- bile, a trailer which has been tried and found not wanting in any re- spect. We are indeed enthusiastic over the outlook for this line and believe we have found what the people here who use trucks have been waiting for. We investigated the trailer market for 18 months before we took over the distrib- utorship of the Trailmobiie, and we believe we have the best thing along those lines to be put out.
 Our investigations in the trailer world have lead US to the conclu- sion that the trailer is about the most practical form of transporta- ton there is. Using trailer is not an experiment.. It is a down. right reality and a factor to be
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Arizona republican., 1920-04-13

in the new building will be housed the Hudson, Essex, c. M. C. Truck and the TrailmobiIe. Tn addition aces sories Of merit and a large stock Of tires, will be carried.
 The entire building covers a space of oyer 10000 square feet, and has cost over $50,000 to construct. It is the only automobile place in the city which embodieS a meZzanine floor used for the purpose of housing offices and a rest room for patrons. When one mounts to the meZZanine floor and looks down on the great expanse of shiny enamelled floor. flanked by woodwork tinted in old ivory. one can not help but think that it is indeed a great business enterprise which can originate and push to a conclusion such magnificent place.
 There is ample room on the show room floor for at least half dozen automobiles. In the rich setting of that show room, an automobile no matter what it's make is going to be seen at it's best. Truly the show room as conceived by Cal Messner automobiles he handles. and there are none higher in their class than the Hudson. Essex and G.M.C.
 As one enters the building he is i'm mediately struck by the rich simplic- ity of the entire affair. There is
  ner in which the place has been de- signed or decorated. A rich harmony has been carried out in all of the color effects. Its very richness is simplic- -ity itself, and in it's simplicity it has struck popular chord with every one who has visited the place.
 Two stairways lead to the mezza- nine floor In between the two stair ways on the mezZanine is small rest room, fitted up with desk and chairs, to be used by patrons of the place. At the west end of the mezzanine are to be found the main offices of the concern housing the auditing depart ment Ot the east end of the mezza- nine floor MT. Messner has his private office The office is richly furnished in golden oak installed by the Fields Parker company while the rug on the floor, which blends with the other rugs in the building, is a perfect combination with the general harmon ious color effect.
 The furnishing, decorations and for the place cost well over slo. 900, but the money spent and the efforts used to make the place one
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Arizona republican., 1920-04-13
NEW MESSNER BUILDING PRODUCT OF ENTERPRISE
 CREATED IN THIS VALLEY

of Fourth and Adams street is the last word in constructions of that sort There not thing left undOne which should be done to make 1t complete. Not thing has been overlooked to make the interior decorations hamonze, and above all expense has been spared to make the furnishings equal basis with the rest of the interior.
 Taking all in all it is the most beautiful automobile show in the southwest It is the result of days and days of patient effort the part of Messner who has carefully every detail matter how slight insignificant He constantly the job during the tire process of construction and he has put his per sonality into it.
 As matter of fact the building is dream come true
 is the continuation of several years of patient and at times heart breaking effort the part of Messner He has his business grow from small hole in the wall to it's present pinnacle where stands at the top of the tail automobile business in this state.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-13
An InUltUt2On

The people of Phoenix, men, women and children are to be the guests of Cal Messner tonight.
 The occasion is the opening of his new building at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Adams street. MT. Messner is extend ing an earnest invitation to everyone to call and inspect the new home of the Hudson, Essex, G. M c. and Trailmobile.
 There will be refreshments and entertain ment. There will be much of interest for everyone who is interested in the advance ment of Phoenix, for in creating this build ing Cal Messner has marked a milestone in the housing of retail and wholesale indus tries.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-13

As salesman for the c. NJ. C. truck, James NJ. Hall has had more to do with the putting Of the many trucks of that make or the roads of Arizona than any other individual of the Cal Messner or san:zation.
 Time was when Hall was service manager for Messner, but seeing the possibility of selling C. M C. trucks. he forsook that occupation and started selling trucks. That he has been eminently successful is apparent by the rapid strides made by Messner in put ting G. NJ. C's out.
 Hall has been with Messner for two and one half years. He is one of the best known automobile and truck men in the city. He knows his product thor oughly and is always in a position to diagnose truck problems for potential owners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

Dress Satins35 inches wide; in tho most
wanted street and evening shades, d. no
Crepe de Chncs---3S and 40 inches wide. in
Il broad range of light and dark colors also
Black and White, tho yard, Si.5O d, q 1r
TUB Shirtinss-32 inches wide; beautiful
coiored stripes on white grounds for waists
or shirts, hcavy quality, the o. no
Figured Lining Satins-3G inches wide. in
grounds. the c yard designs on e0'ote" $3.50
Black Silk and Wool Poplin--40 inches wide:
for for skirts, the yard 1tt ana sooa ss.sn' $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

the line that spread OF Bolshe vlsin
and fear OF being engulfed In "the
morass of European political and
economic troubles" led the Americans
20 vote for Republlcanisin and what
IL terms virtual isolation. remarks
that the election of Senator Harding
means tariffs and subsidies. and 1.-The
big stick for refractory labor unions
and radicalisn.'
Europe Disgrarcd Herself.
The Nation adds: Europe has dis
graced herself in the eyes of Amcri-
cans. Sympathy with the allies has
evaporatcd and given place to sus-
picion and hostility. Never were the
relations with England worse since
the crisis Of Ncnczncla. Tho infamy
OF our Irish policy, the grabbing of
mandates. Misrepresentation BY the
British empire in the league of ma
lions and our world struggle for oil
are some OF the ingredients in this
brew of cnmity"
The Nation thinks that European
Indebtedness to America alone viii
suffice 10 compel AN abandonment Of
isolation in favor of closer relations
with Europe and the world, and that
the spasm OF tight nationalism viii
quickly yield to generous cnthusiasm
which lately has been suppressed"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
U. S. Isolation At END,
british EDITORS BELIEVE
america, Despite Harding's Victory.
VIII Play Part for World
Peace, Is Opinion.
TIGHT NATIoNALIsM spAssr'
This, '11hc Nation" Declares, Will
Quickly Yield to Generous En-
thusiasm in Favor OF Closer Re-
intions With Europe.
fBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON. Nov. 6.--The weekly re-
views, commenting on the election II
Warren G. Harding to the presi-
dency OF the United States. attribute
IT as being primarily due 70 "a reYoi;
against Wisconsin, Occasion is
taken by several of the journals to
criticize President Wilson's policy
severely. AS an instance, the New
Statesman says:
president Wilson'S name viii
surely go down to posterity Us one
OF the greatest failures OF history"
All the reviews discuss the fate of
the league OF nations. the consensus
OF opinion being that the force of
events Will drive the United States
away from its policy OF isolation
Strong Feeling for League.
All accounts agree" says the Spec
tator, that there is strong feeling
throughout America in favor Of the
principle o: associating the great ma
lions In the common work of prevent
Ing war. That is enough for u.s."
The Economist also thinks tha,
complete isolation by the United
states is impossible.
we may Toe confident" SAYS this
newspaper. that the American pco-
pie. which. during six years kept
q large part of the population OF
Europe alive and rendered splendid
service 10 the defenders of popular
liberties, Will not be found wanting
at any great crisis In the future in
the renakinE OF n distracted Old
World
The Nation, in an editorial. taking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
MILLIONAIRE CONTRACTOR
is RELEASED ON BOND
New Yorker is Uudcr Indictment in
Huildinry Trades Gruft
Investigation
Thy United Prcss.1
tBy United PrcSs.l

NEW YORK. Nov. 6.-GeorEe s.
Backor. millionaire building contrac-
tor, indicted yesterday on 4 charge
or perjury in connection with his
testimony before tho Joint Legislative
Committee investigating graf In the
building trades, was released today
under S2JOO0 bond
Bacicr said he had been promised
by samuel uutermeyer, counsel for
the committee. that he would not be
called as witness mud that Inter
meyer had broken his word
'llc wanted mo to say that 1 gavo
HrinIeN URoeert Il. Brindell. presi-
dent OF the Building Trades CounciD
money. but couldn't do that" Backer
said. Before we get through with
this there is going tc lie some fnc
double crossing"
BackeT refused TO explain who
would do the double crossing aud who
would he the victims.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
rcrmit uoiivinn, to ncturn.

LIMA. PERU. Nov. 6.-An person.
who recently fled from Bolivia, fol-
lowing the revolution In that coun-
return and take part In the impend-
ing elections, which will be held No
rcmScr 10. Recent reports OF a new
clared absolutely false" by the
bolivian minister here. He declares
the Bolivian government has not or
dercd the execution of any one and
that only four army officers are un-
der arrest. being detained as u Drc-
caUtionary measure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

authorities here over tho question Of
taxing bulliights may cause 4 tom
porary suspension OF the bull-ring
spectacles. This would be u big dis
appointment TO thousands. who have
been expecting the greatest season
OF bullnghting in ten years.
The government wishes to collect
n tax OF so per cent Of the receipts
ut each hullhght. Tho city authori-
ties are resisting, this. They want a
very light tax or no tax.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
l'ANNUNziO SEIzES COAST
PR0M0NTORY AS PROTEST
Occupies San Marco Charging That
Serbian Guards Fired on
Italian Ship.
Thy Associated Press ]

TRIF.ST, Nov. S.-GabricIe dan
nun2io. the Italian iusurgent ccm-
mander at Plume. has occupied the
3romontory OF san Marco. south OF
Bucari. with 500 troops as n pro-
test against the alleged firing by Ser
bian coast guards on the Italian
steamer lssoria, from Bucarl. Dan
nunzio's troops are now facing the
JuEC-Slar frontier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

crepe Satins-4o inches wide; In Black.
navy ana Brown; these In very beautiful
1a aA .o AaA1'.%" dresses n0 $3.50
Crepe Shirtings-3z inches wide; beat cob
waists S'is s'' the yard mems .n or ..o'. $295
Stripe Satins--36 inches wide; in rich cob
skirts. ' the yard On aa'4 grounds Tor $3.50
Costume Velvcts--3G inches wido: in Black
very Sshsrade s vese.s ' iae eA ss1d are $4.98
Chiffon VelVets-4o inches wide: most de-
auaiity, the yar sDa n..e. beautiful $7.98
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
SUPPORT CHARGES MADE
AGAINST JAPANESE CONSUL
Amdnvits Arc Filed Declaring Oyania
Participated In California
CnmpalSu.
[By Associated Prcss.1

GBy Associated Prcss.1
Los ANGELES. CAL, Nov. G.-Of-
Antiasiatic Association announced
today that amdavits were being pro-
Pared for presentation to tho State
Department Mt Washington in sup
port OF the associations allegations
that u. Oyama. Japanese Consul In
Los Angeles, had participated in a
campaign to defeat Californi,'s In
itiative measure number one-the
alien land bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
GOMPERs AWARDED MEDAL
Treasury Department. Recognizes Ln-
bOr Leaders Services In Loun
nrIY
IBy Associated Prcss.l

II'y -k~-5OoFskec0 I USS-1
WASHINGTON, Nov. g. Samuel
Federation Of Labor. was awarded
n Victory loan medal today by tho
Treasury Department for "patrict,c
service in behalf OF the Liberty
loans" The medal was mndo from
the metal OF captured German can
nom
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
ASK BRITISH AND FRENCH
TO GIVE WRAMGEL AID
Allied Government. Arc Urged tn
heip Hurd-Prcsscd Anti
BoIAhcyiHt Leader

lby Associated Press.J
CoNSTANTINOpLE. Nov
French and British representatives
nero nave asked their governments
II their warships in Black Sea waters
should support General Wrangel mt
Perekop and Salkova, where the So
Wet forces are pressing upon the
Grimean peninsula Meanwhile. freyh
supplies OF rifles and cartridges are
being hurried to Sebastopol.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
More Dresses In Broad Variety
X E. y u G. ED


saving
anda
variety-o umostwa Is here
800
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
Attention, Owls

The annual Memorial Service OF
the Order of Owls will be held at
Pine-Street Baptist Church next
Sunday, November 7th, at 3 o'clock
y. NJ. All Owls are requested 10
meet at Owls Hall. No. SID East
Marshall Street, at o'clock, to
join tho line OF march to the
church.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

Now that the chilly days are
npon us It is time to be thinking
about the purchase OF Il stove.
This one represents q value that
you should not overlook. 1t will
quickly pay for itself in coal saved
ana ihcn win start earning mon
ey for You Let us put your nurno
down IN our account book and de-
aver ttis stove 70 you. You can
pay as your pocketbook allows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
BULL-FIGRT TAX THREATENS
MEXICAN NATIONAL SPORT
Fight Bctwern Gorsrn,nrnt nnd City
Authorities Mag Cause Sus-
pension OF SpcctncteE

MEXICO CITY, MEN.. Nov. 6.--Fear
is expressed that tho janglc between
the Mexican government and the city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27

have a combined displacement of 445,00O tons and a combined gun power of 112 fourteen inch guns, 80 twelves, 226 five inch and 2s three inch.
 A comparison of total batt1eship forces available in 1920 with 1910 shows that this year there are IS dreadnoughts and 19 pre-dread- noughts, excluding the Oregon class, against 23 pre-dreadnoughts in 1910, including the Oregon class. Most of the batt1eships listed as available in 1910 are now considered obso- lete.
 Ten years ago the navy destroyer force consisted of about 3S vessels, including IF torpedo boats even then practically obsolete. This year Ad- mirals Wilson and Rodnan command destroyer forces aggregating mora than 200 vessels, with over 100 more in reserve or under construction. In 1910 16 submarines were carried on the active list of the navy. This year nearly 100 of the submersibles are attached to the two fleets, with about .75 more under construction.
 The cruiser strength of the navy has shown little change in the past ten years. In 1910 the backbone of the cruiser force was the "big eight arrnored cruisers, now reduced to six hy the loss of the San Diego and the k- k-aEnphis. No light cruisers of inn portance have been launched in the last decade.
 One of the most striking increases in American naval strength in the past 10 years has been in auxiliary vessels. Both the Atlantic and Pa cific Fleets now have well organized and complete "trains' of hospital ships, supply boats, repair vessels, re- frfgerating ships, ammunition and fuel ships in addition, to motor pa tro1 vessels, submarine chasers, mine sweepers and mine layers, converted yachts, submarine and destroyer tenders and troop transports, prac- tica11y undreamed of decade ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27
Millionaire Made Biz
 Fortune In ExChanoe

then had redeemed here at the nor nal rate of exchange. Paradoxical as it may seem, although the value of the lire has Appreciated only 75 per cent, Ponzi has been making a profit of nearly 200 per cent on the money he has invested.
 The government is now endeavor- ing to block this new and easy road to riches. The practice has become so widespread that the Post Office has adopted a. new regulation that permits the redemption of only ten coupons at a time. Each coupon has a value of 5 cents in American money A person desiring to redeem more than ten coupons at a time must now make an affidavit setting forth where and how the coupons were ac- quired.
 Ponzi's operations are said to have been under investigation by Federal, State and county officials for some time without uncovering any violation of the law. Soon after his arrival at his office, No. 27 School street, today he forced his way through 500 pros pective investors and then solicited interviews with the authorities.
 He sought conferences with Attor- ney General J. Weston Allen, United States District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher and District Attorney Jos eph c. Pel1etier, explaining that he did so because of rumors that all three officials were about to begin or had instigated Investigations of his method of doing business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27

His entire staff, including approxi mately 40 servants, are German, with one exception-the village barber, a Dutcnman, is called in now and then to trim his hair or beard.
 When at Amerongen, William went frequently to Doorn by automobile. but now, he is seldom seen outside the wire fence of his estate, which villagers call his "40 hectare cage.o Forty hectares are about 80 acres.
 The few times he has been out, he has paid visits to his former host, Count Bentinck, at Amerongen: Now and then, the former crown prince or others of Williams sons have been permitted to visit the exile, largely because of the illness of their mother, but, from day to day, Will liam seldom sees any new faces only hin daily assoc1ates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27

Boston, July 27-An investigation into the business methods of the Se- curities Exchange Company, of which Charles Ponzi is the head, was begun yesterday morning by District Attor- ney Joseph c. Pelletier to determine the manner in which Ponzi had made g. fortune which he puts at Ss,50o.000 within a few months. Ponzi is volun tarily co-operating in the inveStiga- ton and has thrown open his books to an auditor.
 He claims that his company has paid dividends of 50 per cent. within 45 days to all it's investors. His method, according to his own story, consisted of buying depreciated for eign money in this country, exchang- ing. it in Europe for postal receipts an agreement made before the war between the leading countries of the world, the contracting Governments agreed to honor at the normal rate of exchange a form of postal receipt known as International Reply Cou- pom"
 It is possible for a resident of any of the countries bound by the agree ment to purchase these coupons and have them redeemed in America on the pre-war rate of exchange.
 He asserts he has been buying 1ta1- ian lire or other foreign money in this country at 75 per cent. de- preciated value, sending this Italian money to Europe, and with it has been buying quantities of tInterna- tiona1 Reply Coupons which he has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27
FORMER KAISER'S
 HOME IS CALLED
 LITTLE POTSDAM''

Doorn, Holland, July 27.-The for mer German Emperor William, while professing a desire to lead at Doorn the quiet life of a country gentle man, has nevertheless created a little court around him-somewhat larger than which he had at Amerongen and Dutch newspapers have already begun calling Doorn "The Little Potsdam.'
 The Allies demands upon Holland to guard the former Emperor closely have made it imp possible for William to mingle with the Dutch country gentry who have estates about Doorn and the house where he is said to expect to. spend his remaining days is just likes> a little bit of Germany.
 Strict military order prevails out side. the s5Hpuse :" of Doorn, where passersby mast not be too curious. Within thaS4scip1ine is Prussian. Will liam's on1&ssociates are German.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-27

thought, that the United States was taking an economic interest in China. But while the interest of the United States was economical, to Japan the relations with China was really question of life and death for the nation. He hoped this fact would be appreciated in a sympathetic way by the American people.
 Concerning Siberia the Premier wrote:
 "The original object of Japan's expedition to Siberia was to aid the Czecho-Siovaks. In the neantime. however, Siberia has undergone serious upheavals, endangering the life and property of Japanese resi- dents and disturbing peace and order in Manchuria and Mongolia. This is the reason why Japan cannot evacu- ate the country as soon as she ex- pected However, when peace and order have been restored in Siberia.