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The Washington times., 1920-01-02
TO SHOOT PIG AS.
TEST IN TRAGEDY
Police viii Examine Resulting
Wounds at Suggestion OF
Accused Dentist.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Jan. "a news
paper clipping under the caption
Paying a Debt In Full" and con-
tanning advice to fallen girls. inclosed
In an envelope that had been sent by
mail TO DR. Christopher @. Schott. was
discovered among the effects OF EliZ-
abeth Ford Griffith. who was found
with a bullet through her body last
Wednesday In the physicians ofnce.
A lead pencil had been used to set
on the answer TO the question who
was II took tho pains to tell your
husband about she awful mistake in
your life?'
The answer read:
The man who persuaded you TO
make IT,"
Gun Held Against Bedy.
Tests conducted by the police and
firearms experts with DR.. Schott's
pistol-the weapon which caused the
death OF Miss Griffith--demonstra
In the opinion OF the authorities, that
the gun was held directly against the
girls body when she was killed.
The ammunition used leaves no
powder burns. thus breaking down
the early theory OF Coroner Carter
that II was not a suicide because OF
the absence OF such burns on the girls
dress.
chief DC Forester will visit a
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
FIRST AERO FUNERAL.

ARKANSAS CITY. kan, Jan. g.
NSRf a. claiuoee a. have heep ths nrst
sirplsne funeral service In this sec
tion occurred here recently when
Aviators Hll and williams, OF this
city, carried the body OF a small giTl
from KAw city TO FairfsH. okla. for
burial at the latter place
The Washington times., 1920-01-02

The past year was. banner year
for Alexandria as regards the number
OF marriage licenses and deeds re-
corded Clerk OF the Courts ". 4.
GreenawaY reports that during the
year 1910 there were l,03S marriage
licenses issued by his office. and dur
ing the same length OF time there
were l,3i2 deeds placed on record.
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
XMAS TREE PROFITEERS
LOSE AS PEOPLE BALK
Peek Urges That Same Plan Be
Applied 20 Bring Down
Other Prices.

Vicious pronteerlng in Christmas
trees was attempted, but buyers
baked, and there was a tremendous
loss to the vendors in this symbol of
the Christmas spirit. declared Charles
Latbrop Pack, president OF the Ameri-
can Forestry Association. today.
'It Is a great lesson" said Pack.
"If the citizens OF the United States
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
WILL SWIM CHANNEL.

LONDON, Jan. Mrs Hilda Well
ing, of Rochester, announced she will
try to swim the Channel next sum-
mer. No woman has ever attempted
tho feat Mrs. yelling created a
record for women swimmers last sum
mer in a sixteen-mile swim from
Rochester to Shecrness. She will pr ab
ably try the Channel exploit In June
The Washington times., 1920-01-02

women's Freedom League. spys; 'As
men and women are becoming more
and moro independent economically
why Ehouldnt the women propose nvs
only ia leap year. but ia every YEAR,
Nc ReAs~4 % No SAY.
Miss Rosamund smith. treasurer OF
the National Union OF Societies for
Equal ciuzensbip, says:
'Many women feel diffident, but
there is no reason why women should
not put the question. IL he really quite
unfair that the men should always
suffer the humiliation OF being re-
fused"
For several years English women
have been moving In this direction. OF
course the trend has been the nat
ural outcome OF the war. In the vast
amount OF entertaining OF soldiers on
leave done by British women more
apd more OF the inviting came 10 be
done by the women.
At several London dance clubs n
Is not uncommon to find girls asking
the men for dances. And In the same
spirit they are going TO take serious
ly the question and opportunity OF
taking matrimony seriously.
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
FIRemen's UNION BANNED.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Jan. a.
Elfeasea in skh FfkzSlFce AVE ses2
issued orders which forbid them af-
nlating with any union or any or
ganiEation which has the authority TO
call a strike. The nro commission
has sone on record tgo 20 one against
any unienix~tion OF nremen here.
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
POLES APPEAL TO POPE.

ROME, Jan. 2-Poland. Austria,
Czecho-Slovakia and Hungary have
appealed to Pope Benedict TO obtain
the repatriation of about 100000 OF
their subjects who had been prisoners
OF war in Siberia and still remain
there and are represented as suffer-
ing hardships of all kinds
The Washington times., 1920-01-02

symbol Of the christmss spirit. ana
when. ia many places. trees are
thrown away because buyers refused
TO pay the prices asked. u 10 tine 20
cal > halt"
The Washington times., 1920-01-02
Coroner sits Today.

The scene In the tragedy shifted to-
day from police court 10 the eoroner's
ofnce. where jury met TO attempt an
answer to tho two puzzles which
agitate Louisville:
I. Was Elizabeth Griffith murdered.
or did she shoot herself7
:. II she was murdered. was DIR.
schott the murderer. as has been
Ichargedr
Laurene Gardner Is 20 play the
leading part in today's act IL is on
her testimony that Schott bases his
defense, saying she was with hin
throughout the afternoon when Eliza
beth Grifnth was killed.
w. J. Ryan. who testified Sehot'
was at bis office at the time the doc
tor says he was delivering christmai
gifts In another part OF the city, re-
ceived a letter threatening his lif'
yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
Oklahoma Ny. Okla

Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the state engineer.
until 3 o'clock p. m. December q,
1920. for the construction Of ap-
proximately 1865 'miles of hard sur
faced road in arter county, federal
aid project No. 80. Alternate bids will
be received for gravel, rock asphalt.
cement concrete, asphalt concrete.
surfacing on concrete base, or other
approved high type pavement.
Plans may be examined and forms
of proposals contracts and specifi-
cations secured al Office of the state
engineer. They may also be examined
at the county clerks office in Ard
more. If bidders desire to purchase
plans, they will be furnished at the
cost Of printing, $ll.G0.
Bids must be on proposal form of
the state highway department accom-
panied by a certified check or sure
~ company's proposal bond in the
amount Of 10 per cent of the bid.
Right is reserved to reject any and
all bids. Detailed instructions TO bid
ders will be found on page 3 to
inclusive specifications, form 20-A.
HENRY WOOD,
Commissioner of Highways.
ROBERT C. TERRELL,
State Engineer. Sill
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Wanted to Rent

WANTED TO RENT or room
house for about 6 or l2 months.
must have possession by 18th. llO7
West Broadway. 1872
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10

FOR SALkS-One Wilton rug, 6x9,
slightly used. 500 Bixby, Phone 1855,
9-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
Real Estate
AN OPPORTUNITY OF A
LIFE TIME

For quick sale. ESQ acres OF Mont
gomery Co., land, located one-fourth
mile from Santa Fe II. X. about the
same distance from Fostoria Texas.
population two thousand, excellent
schools. water and churches. Mill
600 feet of lumber daily, the timber
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The soil is good, drains well, and Is
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10

OIL drilling rigs for sale; one No. 80
Star machine. complete except boil
er; drilled less than 1000 feet; one
small rotary rig complete except
boiler; write Chas. Cannady. Ma
dill. Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10

FOR SALE-1 Parks ballbearing
wood worker; six II. p. Mogul
gas engine. Address w. W. Chaney.
Madill, Okla. l0-5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10

GAS AND ELECTRIC BILLS FOR
NOVEMBER ARE DUE AND PAY
ABLE. BILLS MUST BE PAID BY
DECEMBER 10TH IN ORDER To
GET BENEFIT or DISCOUNT. CON
SUMERS LIGHT & POWER co. 5-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
Business Opportunities

CITY LOANS
In the old reliable Aetna, plenty OF
money apply now.
REDFIELD q GARDNER. Agents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
Poultry and Eggs

FOR SALE--iS barred rock hens ana
rooster. Call 1854. 1913
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The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
BRYAN ORSUNDAY. FUR DRY
 TICKET

Lincoln, July 17-WIlHam Jenn- lngs Bryan or Billy Sunday, are the two most talked of candidat es for the presidency on the pro-- hIbItion ticket Is the opinion of ' e. Calderwood, of Minneapolis.
 Calderwood Is Yice-chairman of the ProhIbitiOnI 'natinal comm'ttee' and came here to arrange for the national party convention on July .-21.
 A woman, CalderwOod said' will probably be nominated for the vice presidency. r-
 Those who have been prominently mentioned for this position are Mrs. Harriet Amous ot Geo. 9ta' Annr Howard Shaw of New Y:d anj Marie c. Brehm of Calsorpia
 The prohibition conven'ion Wi rave 26OO delegates
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Cork, July 20 This city Wa in a state of terror last night as the result of stleet fighting, which broke out aftert a bayo-' netting accident In the street in which a former Soldier was killed.
 About len o'clock indiscriminate firing started in virtually all Sc, tions of the city. =
 The casualHest already reported amour ten dead and fourteen wounded.
 Belfast, July 20 - Commission, CT smyth Of tthe Royal Irt constabulary was shot dead in thc country club of Cork by fo"@. armed men.
 The men forced their way DJ- the guards and entered the cluli before the inmates knew of th.ir selce.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
TIES UP
 CHICAG0'S CARS

Chicago, July 16-A fullufledsed street Car strike hit Chicago with out warning this morning tying u every surface line in the'city and bringing chaos to every industry.
 The strike Is the result of failure of officials Of the gtreet car comp anies and representayties of the mai talnance Of service employees to agre on a new wage scale.
 One death occurred as a result of the strike. Q.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Chicago, July 20 The Uait,G States Railroad Board today an- nounced that they had Gwarded'twt million railroad workerS wage in creases totallIng six hundred mil lion dollars
 The increase average twenty one percent aDoye the present rates of pay The increase is retractiye'an will date lack to May first.
 The decision by the board grant the railroad men sixty per cent of the billion dollars incrcase which they sought.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Mrs. Claghor1 and her daughter Miss Claghorn of Highland Califor mia are visitors in Sl1agway after a tour of the interior as far as Fair- banks.
 Mrs. Claghorn is tho wife of one of the Claghorn Brothers who owD and operate D large orange grove in Highland.
 A special variety of orange cal led the Judge has a.: great re- putatIon In eastern United States.,. and orders far exceed the output Mir. Claghrorr and her daughter Ere. enthusiastic ever the great north--, land and promise to come again next year end be prepared to EpeI more time in Seeing the many in- teresting point.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
Princess Mary
 Tomorrow Noon

A cable received by Hal John ston, agent tor the c. p. R. Says that the Princess Mary will ar. nue In Sbagway tomorrow noon.
 The Mary has a full load C passengers most of whom are tor ists. Tho Princess Mary will Sail Op Thursday night at seven c. clock if thu hour Is not changed.
 On last Thursday the hour for the Sailing Of tthe Princess'Mary was Set back an hour to giyethe Taku Arm exeursionists an oppor- tunity of seeing Skagway,
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
POLES GIVE UP
 IMMENSE CROPS

Warsaw, July 2O-The Poles'are withdrawing to the south and southwest from the railway june ton Iida which has been Occup- led by the Bolsbeviki.
 The BolsheviH sweep across Thu ania is giving the Soviet forces pos session of a rich harvest as .thry are occupying thousands of acres planted by the Poles of grain and h y, and nnow standing In stacks.
 The English pOpulat!Cr. Is Gcci" before the BolsheviA on rush,
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
FRANCE HONORS
 WILBUR WRIGHT

Paris. July 17-A colossal Ston' column surmounted by the fisura of q man climbing with outstre tchod arms towards heaven, Frances tr- bute to the genious of Wilbur Vii ght WIS unveiled today.
 The ceremony was witnessed by American Ambassador Hugh Wa aoa and members of tho Amelican, Aero Club.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
WILL LPROPOGATE
 HE MUSK OX

Ottawa, July 17-Vllhjalmur Stef- fensOn has taken a summer thirty year lease on large portion of the Baffin Island in the rc'Ic ocean, Sret fcnsen took this grazing land for the use of musk OK and reiD- deer which he will place therefor propOgaing purposes.
 The government reports that Stet Jensen is backed by ample capital to carry out his project.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
LIBERTY PARTY
 MAKING MOVE

Chicago, July 17-Another poli- tical movement of the liberty party was launched today by former men bers of the committee of 4S who bolted from that organization.
 Judge Arthur G. Wray, mayor Of York, Nebraska, and Allen Me Curdy are the new candidates fo , president and vice-president
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
New Auto Truck
 Service

John Williams who lately rees eived T Ford auto truck has start ed into the delivery and express busi ness.
 William Wolfgram has accepted position as motort driver and they are now prepared to do amy kind of hauling and delivering.
 Wood and coal may De bought and will be delivered at lowest, rates, and all business will be transacted with neatless and dis patch.
 Call Up "Bill' Wolfgram on phone 35 and get results.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Mexico, City July 20 Gencr; Jesus NJ. Guaiardo an insursent Wa sentenced to death by summary, court martial at Monterey.
 The charge of rebellion w. placel against Geujardo and diroc ly after the caurt rendered It's de cisIon he wss taken out befor' ; stone wall and exected by a firing squad.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
WILSON NAMES
 BRIG. GENERALS

Washington, July 17-The appoint ment by President Wilson of seven, Major Generals and twenty two Brig adler Generals under the new army reorganization bill was announc- ed today by the war department.
 The names have not been made public.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
MAN WANTED
 ~ $ IN CHICAGO

Chicago July 19-Leon Green, one of the leaders in the Seattle gen cral strike last year and who has been g fugitive from jpshce eyer since is in Chicago.
 This Information was given to tk4 state authorities today by Ole Hanson former mayor of Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
WILL NOT HALT
 HE RED ARMIES

Berlin, July 17-According to dis patches from Moscow today which, quote the government newspapers of Radya state that the Russian Soviet government will reject the British, proposals for an armIstee and will RU order the Roa armies to halt'thc advance until the Bolshevikf in Po- land shall have been established.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
MANY ALIENS BEING DEP0RTED

Washington, July 16-FiUe hum dred aliens who have been ordered deported by the immigration depart ment are still being held here be- cause of lack of transportation fac ilities.
 Most of the prisoners Are bound back to Russia.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
MurdererS Will
 DanceOnNOthing

Chicago, July 119-Chicago wtu be treateo with a saturnalia ef hanging this fall if the plans now m"1e nature.
 Eight murders are Bentenced to bo hung on October 14 and seY- cn more are ito be swung off on the following day.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
Chink General
 BetrayS China

San FranCisco, July 20-Charges.. '~t Genera, Yuan Ohijin, the lead CTS of the Anfu forces, which arc fighting the Chinese government reg ular troops in his offors to seize Pe- kin as entering into a conspiracy with Japan to take over China" rare made in a public proclamation is 5ued today by Governor Tsao K,, Of ChIhli province of which Pekil is the capital. -.
 These reports were contained in q cable received by tho Chinese Wora Id from Shanghai.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Erie July Three of the Nome, bound aaeroplanes have received ord ers-- from Commander Street not to resume their flight until his ar rival. These planes had planned't to le ve for Grand Rapids tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20
MUST HAVE BEEN
 4 BIG LEAK

Vallejo, July 17-Four hundred gallons of alcohol consigned to the Mare Island navy yard hospital has been stolen from the tank car while 1t was intransit.
 No clue as to the perpetrators Of the daring theft has been found.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Seattle, July 20-Twerty Rus sian Reds were deporled from s attle yesterday morning.
 These radicals were shipped out on a guarded train and will go yia, New York.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

Washington, July 20 Govern Cox when asked as to the Pr sJdent's healthH after their confer ence yesterday and repled'that Mir Wilson was in Splendid condition and most agreeable shape.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-20

ALissoula, July 2O-C. B. Gree ley Shiet cf tthe United States, forest Service arrived here today on his way to Alaska.
 Mir. Greeley Is on special mission to Alaska to look over the'forests and formulato plans for the es- tablishment of pulp mills there.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
TOWN OF swEpEs FOREST

School District No. SO. Rate 32l mills.
Trehesch. A w 1475 Al
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28

TOWN OF SHERIDAN.
Total Tax Rate including State, County,
Town or Village and School. 33 mills.
District Levy, School District No. IL.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
Name of Person,

Total Tax Rate including State. County.
Town or Village and School 80 mills.
District Levy, School District No. 5.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
TOWN oF UNDERWOOD

Total Tax Rate including State, County.
Town or Village and School, PA mills.
District Levy. School District No. IS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
TOWN OF sPRlNGpALE.

Total Tax Rate including State County,
Town or Village and School, 1913 mills.
District Levy, School District No %.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
No. 104. Rate 49, mills.
TOWN or SHERMAN.

Total Tax Rate including State County,
Town or Village and School, 27.7 mills.
District Levy. School District No. s.
Name Of person
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28

TOWN OF SHUTDOWN

Total Tax Rate including State. County
Town or Village and School. 33 mills.
District Levy. School District No. 13
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
OF. Rate 27.S mills,
TOWN OF REDWOOD FALLS.

Total Tax Rate including State, County
Town or Village and School, 27.5 mills.
District Levy School District No. So
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28
Rate PA mills.
TOWN OF THREE LAKES

Total Tax Rate including state, Coui
Town or Village and School, 1871 milh
District Levy, School District No :
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-01-28

School District No. SO, Rate 31.8 mills.
Okins, C. Il. ...... 1917 .12 1929
TOWN OF NORTH HERO.
Total Tax Rate including State, County,
Town or Village and School, 1868 mills.
District Levy, School District No. 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-23
TICKETS ARE SELLING
RAPIDLY FOR ANNUAL
BEMIDu ASSN. BANQUET
Members Should Secure Theirs
Immediately to Insure
Their Seats

H. M. Stanton, secretary of the
Bemidji Civic. and Commerce asso
citation, reports that the sale of the
tickets for the annual banquet of the
organization has been very rapid, anc
that anyone desiring to secure 8
ticket should do so at once before
they are sold out. Covers will be
laid for about $50 or ITS members
of the association, since no more than
that number can be accommodated at
the Markham. Tickets may be Sc
cured from Mr.. Stanton at $3.50
each.
The feature Of the banquet will be
the address by Curtis Johnson Of
Rush City, who is known throughout
the northwest as one Of the most
prominent after-dinner speakers in
the state. He has spoken before
many meetings Of merchants and
business men and everyone who has
heard him talk says that he is a
wizard of words" He addressed
the meeting of the Minnesota Retail
Hardware association at St. Paul last
week. Several local business men
have heard him speak at business
meetings and are pleased that he has
been secured for the annual banquet
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-23
LEGION POST WILL
STAGE ELSIE JANIS
<: .:.,..AftCRAND NEXT WEEK
Was Heroine of Battle Fields
~
in France; Brought Joy
to Americans

Elsie Janis will be filmed in "A
Regular Girl" at the Grand theatre
on Wednesday and Thursday, March
3 and 4, under the auspices Of the
Ralph Oracle post Of the American
Legion.
Miss Janis Is known to every one,
who was in uniform or out, for he1
work in cheering the boys while over.
seas.
The story picturizes "reg,ilar'
girl who after returning from duty
overseas is not content to live the
idle life as society butterfly, con-
sequently. DISCUSSES herself and gets
back among the boys to assist them
in finding much-needed jobs. AL
though she was handicapped by lack
of funds, she organizes and puts over
a circus which proves to be a world
beater and likewise a money maker.
During these circus scenes, Elsie,
famous on two continents as a COM
Medicine, mimic and fun-maker
displays her remarkable talent as an
entertainer as we'll as an all-round
regular girl.
Each member of the local Legion
post has been sent a number Of tick
cts to sell for this attraction and ev-
cry one, who is accosted by one Of the
members and asked to purchase tic
kets, is urged to see that the whole
family has an opportunity to attend
the production.