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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
DECLARE D
ARE SELLING AT
LOWER PRICES
THAN IN 1919

San Francisco, May 17.-Hides are
stored in California warehouse "by
thousands" and are selling at decid-
eddy lower prices than in 1919, ac-
cording to an announcement made
public today by Mrs. Edward F.
Scanlon, president Of the local
branch of the state housewives
league, which Organization has been
investigating the leather industry in
an effort to discover why shoe prices
are high.
Members Of the league delegated
to make this investigation have made
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
Closing Argument.
In Field Will Case
Will Be Made TODAY

Chicago. May 17.-Counsel for the
trustees of the $4,000 900 residuary
estate of Marshal Field today will
present the closing argument in the
controversy over the will of the mer-
chant. Marshall Field III is suing to
secure possession at once Of the res
1duary estate which was to be divid-
ed between him and his deceased
brother, Henry, when they became so
years old. The interests of Mrs,
Nancy Perkins Field Tree. Henry's
widow, and Harry's son by Peggy
Marsh. an English actress, have
complicated the contest over the will
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
NORWEGIANS AT :
WLLISTON WILL
CELEBRATE TODAY

Williston, N. D., May 17.-Norwe-
'g1ans of this section of the state are
gathered in Williston today for the
celebration of Norway's 'independ-
ence day. r. A. Nestos of Minot is
the principal speaker. Thel ocal com
mittees n charge of plans for the cell
ebration made plans for the recep-
ton of between 1000 and 5000 peo-
pie. The Williston lodge of the Sons
of Norway is in charge of the cele-
bration.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
U SHIP IN ORDER.

New Bern, N. c., May MANNED
in memory Of Major Archibald w.
Butt, the young Georgian army officer
who was aide to Presidents Roosevelt
and Taft and who lost his life in the
Titanic disaster, the concrete passen-
ger-carrytng steamer Major Archibald
Butt Is being put in shape here for
service In the TRANSPORTATION division
OF the war department. The vessel
was launched recently at the New
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
INTEREST To- WOMEN
Wedding AnniDersary Is
Celebrated On Saturday

In remembrance Of their marriage
~. years ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Peterson, 312 Tenth avenue, enter
tanned at an attractively appointed
dinner in their home Saturday eve.
ming Among the guests were Rev.
F. Jorgenson, who performed the
wedding ceremony rs years ago, and
Mr.. and Mrs. O.. A. Braseth Of Far
go, who were guests at the cere-
mony at that time.
Following the dinner Mr.. and Mrs,
Peterson had arranged for an infor-
NAL evening, and were pleasantly sur
prised at the appearance of some SO
guests at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. D.
Stoeve, pastor of the Bethany con-
gregation, was among the guests and
on their behalf presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Peterson with an attractive sill
yer collection.
Tulips Of red and yellow with red
and white carnations adorned the
luncheon table from which a 'delic-
ious buffet repast was served later
in the evening, and the hours were
interspersed with music, games and
social entertainment,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17

a personal canvass Of the leather of
the (San Francisco) Bay district and
the findings are startling" Mrs.
Scanlon said. The finest grades of
hides that brought 70 cents a pound
in 1919 are selling today for 40 cents.
We have made a careful study Of the
different elements that make up the
retail &rice of shoes: We find that
the labor cost of a pair Of shoes
never exceeds a dollar and eighty
cents"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
County Auditors To
Discuss Good Roads

Bismarck. N. D., May l7.-Road
subjects will be given special. consid-
GRAFTON at the meeting in Bismarck
on. Wednesday and Thursday this
week of the North Dakota County
Auditors association. The work OF
the state highway commission. es-
pecially, will be given attention. Ole
Eide. president Of the state associa-
ton, will preside.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
TO MEET JACKSON.

Milwaukee,, Wis, May 17.-Richie
Mitchell, the Milwaukee lightweight
will meet Willie jackson of New York
In a return match here June Z. Their,
first encounter drew $4,000. Mitchell.
also will meet Jimmy Hanlon, a Den
yer lightweight, in a ten round con-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17
FARGO SUICIDE MAY
BE MAN WHO SHOT
MINNEAPOLIS MEN

Minneapolis, May '17.-Identilca-
ton of the assailant who shot two
men in the office Of the Glenwood ho-
tel. Minneapolis, two weeks ago, was
believed by the police to be establish
ed today when it was reported that a
man who committed suicide in q Far
go hotel answered a description of the
mar sought here.
The suicide victim was registered in
Fargo as Ed Keatke. Investigation by
the police is understood to have con-
nected the man with the shooting.
Frank Kintz, night clerk, and John
Stove, a guest, were shot down by the
assailant " weeks ago Saturday
night When they declared that they
did not know the whereabouts of q
man for whom the assailant inquired.
Both victims are recovering from
their wounds,
Fargo, N. D., May 17.-Fareo DO
lice believe that Ed Klatke, who shot
and killed himself in Fargo, was want
ed by Minneapolis authorities for
robbery. as he closely answers the de-
s%cription Of a man wanted by authori-
ties there.
In klatke's room in a Fargo hotel,
officials found a big layout of burglar
tools, his. kit including fuses, drills,
etc.
klatke Shot himself in the head,
and lived nearly so hours with the
bullet in his brain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17

port .~Shipbuilding corporations plant
here and was christened with cham
payne by Mrs. T. F. Hines, wife Of
Brigadier General Hines.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-17

UNQUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT.
Are you in favor Of votes for
women?"
why ask such a question at this
late day." inquired Senator Sorghum
in return. How can \ statesman hope
to get 'em if he isn't fl favor of EN- %
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

The Brunswick idea is to
give all that is possible, all that
anyone can give-all that any
factory cost can buy.
The result is a tire that is
winning friends the nation
over. In The Brunswick mo-
florists expect the utmost
and get it. Never has a tire
had greater appeal to the man
who appreciates real merit.
Try one Brunswick. See if
you agree with others that
here is more for your money.
One Brunswick, we are GER
tain, will convince you that
you'll never be satisfied until
you have all Rrunswicks.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

In Brunswick Tires, for in
stance, we have included that
familiar formula, long in use,
which makes the best tire tread
that's known.
, And there's a certain type of
fabric which, by test, is strong
CT than all others. Naturally
it is in The Brunswick.
' To attain the utmost in tire
mileage there are certain REIN
forcements - certain extras.
We have adopted all.
To combat the commonest tire
troubles. we have adopted the APP
proved side-wall construction, long
fested.
In other words, The Brunswick
brings you a combination OF SUI
premacies, such as were never pos
ible before.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

UnPleJIulcesaIlu KIloW1eugc. DI uIIsW1cK
Standards are known the world around.
For "a years the House of Brunswick
has made only products of the highest
grade.
Every Brunswick product has at
tained and held supremacy. The name
always insures superlative values. To
build mediocre tire would be unthink-
able for such a concern, jealous of its
long-standing reputation.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

industry. 4 perfect Tire IS SIMPLY
a question of care and skill and cost
These facts can be verified by testing
200 types OF high-grade tires and analyz-
ing their materials and construction-as
the Brunswick laboratorie. nave done.
In a super-tire, such as The Bruins
wick, there can be nothing exclusive.
Because such tire must be a COM
posite of all that is best No one featu-s;'
must overshadow others.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

MERE is nothing to prevent any maker from producing
super-tre All formulas all methods well knoW II to-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13
Tires Differ AS Policies Differ
Some Remarkable Facts About Brunsvvicks

Il tsan NC tire worthy of the of Brunswick were
5nvncGi that depended chiefly policies and Standards
onprei ldices and knowledge Brunswick
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

lOS West Sixth Street
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13


Before The first Bruins
wick Tire was eUer
built, we analysed and
tested ouer 200 tires.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-13

industry. A perfect tire is simply
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS;

According to q letter received m Seward, Mrs. Isaac Evans fell off q chair at WaitSburg, Wash, where she was visiting, fractured rib being the result.
 George DreibelbiS returned on yes terday's train from the interior and IS registered at the Hotel Overland.
 Charles Lean is in from Cooper landing and registered at the hotel Seward.
 w. H. Lewis, ranchcr from Cooper landing, came in on the train yester- day and is making his headquarters at the Hotel Seward.
 Emma Ilminger, tourist from Lib erty, Mo-, is registered at the Hotel Seward and will leave for the states on the Alameda.
 Col. Girdwood returned from the Arm on yesterdays train and Is re- gistered at the Hotel Sexton.
 William Kaiser and Vic Guimbard came in yesterday and are at the Ho- tel Sexton.
 M. A. Homer, of the Hotel Seward, has a months old bald eagle which he is raising for the New York zoo. He intends to keep it for several months before shipping it provided it does not eat him out of house and home, which it seems to be doing at present.
 Dan Sutherland is now n Anchor. age and expects to come to Seward within a week or ten days.
 The Gateway City limited will leave out tomorrow morning at s o'clock fol interior points.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
PICTURES OF SECRETARIES

Chairman McarS has sent the Gate way a photograph, taken by the of ficial photographer of the commission of Secretary Daniels, Secretary Payne and Gov. Riggs. The picture was talk on at the Seward station during the recent visit Of the celebrities and will always bc an interesting reminder of the important trip of the two cabinet officials to Resurrection bay, and the navy bunker site.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
PLANNED
 LYNCHInG

PENDLETON, Oregon, July 25- Three Of the remaining four cattle lustlcrS who escaped from jail t'rc yesterday morning after killing Sher- if Taylor and hjS deputy, are believed surrounded by posses. Albert lind- grcn, captured yesterday afternoon came nearly being lynched last night but deputies prevented a mob from gaiuing tine jail. The fifth rustler has disappeared completely and no trace of him has been seen since the five separated after taking to the woods yesterday morning near Mission.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
BOAT
 VISITS PORT

The |. s. Rothwcll, which arrived in port yesterday afternoon and left at 4:45 o'clock this morning for the westward. k one of the famous Henry Ford Eagle boats and k the first to visi, Alaska. The Rothwcll k engaged in coast guard work and will probably ,rtnn to Seward on the trip south.
 Commander R. R. Wacsche iS in ,hai %, of the Boutwell, the executive officer being L. l.. Bonnet and (. r. .,..G.i, k Chc Lieutenant commander engineer. The Rothwcl carries crew of 1% men.
 The Eaglc boat k practically big steel tank with mass of machinery and can travel some, the speed aver ag'ag II knots an hour but 20 knots can be attained from the 25OO horse rowcr engines. There k not piece of wood on the Rothwcu, except the choppinc board in the galley.
 The pilot house k great demon stra.jon of compactneSS. From the pill ot house, even the engines can be op- cyatcd. Phones connect all depart ments. from this house and the wire less telegraph and wireless telephone a~a also connected, The wireless tele- rhonc is a wonder. On a chilly or quiet day. conversations can be carried on 200 miles distant. During murkey weather conversation can be had 9 miles distant.
 There are no private rooms aboard the Rothwell, the chief officers hav- ing their quarters together, and quart CTS are seperate for the deck, engineer and firemen crews.
 The Rothwell carries two 4-mch guns. one forward and one aft and there is also an anti-air craft gun aft,
 The engine room is damned solid almost, with machinery, engine, dyna- mos. pipes, etc. Space is limited and none is lost.
 The Rothwell left New London Conn. on February 2lSt, went by easy stages down the Atlantic scaboard through the Panama canal, up to San Diego. San Francisco, Seattle, Brcm- erton. Ketchikan, then via the outside passage to Valdez. to Cordova and from the latter port direct to Seward
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
} CLUES IN MYSTERY
 MURDER

CHICAGO, July 27- Roy MiIlen, held in jail here for the alleged mur- der of Mrs. E. Leroy, still protests that he is not Eugene LeRoy. Several will be brought here from Detroi, to identify Millcn, or LeRoy. Aside from tkc capture of Millcn, there are no new developments in the case of the body of the woman found in trunk which was shipped from Detroit to New York.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
MOST TALKED OF GIRL
IN ALL AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 27- Miss Gertrude Courtney Dix is the most talked of young woman in Mel bourne. She danced eight times here with the Prince of Wales during his visit. At the first federal government house ball, soon after the Prince reach ed Melbourne, he selected her as a dancing partner, unaided and without introduction. Miss Dix is the daughter of a public accountant. She "came out" two years ago.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
MISTAKEN FOR \ BEAR;
 COMMISSIONERS lS SHOT

Preston J. Hillimd, U. :. CommiS- sioncr at Eagle. is dead as the result of wounds received when he was shot by Joseph F.. Howard who mistook him for a bear. Billiards dying state ment exoncratcd Howard. The dead commissioner had lived at Eagle for the past - years.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
REBEl AIS ENTERTAIN

Tn honor of Mrs. Julia Ellsworth ard Miss Mae Ellsworth, the members of the local lodge of Rebekahs enter tained last night at sort of farewell 60 the two ladies who have been visit ing here for the past several months and who leave soon for the states.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
EMPRESS BUCKEYES ESTATE
 VALUED AT OVER $10,OOO, ,O00

LONDON, July 27- The estate of the late Empress Eugenie is val ued at considerably more than g. OOO,QOO pounds, according to the Daily Mail. Some of the jewels of curious design are considered almost priceless.
 The late Empress bequeathed hey mansion and estate at Farbrough, England, to Prince Victor Napol- con and his wife. A considerable sum also was left to Queen Vic toria of Spain, the late Empress god daughter.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
R. K. OFFICIALS HERE

Chairman Frederick MearS, Will fam Gerig and Col. H. P. Warren made an official trip to Seward yesterday afternoon and returned towards the interior last night leaving here at $ o'clock. They also left the dock and a few other things.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
SALT LAKE HERALD FORCED
 TO SUSPEND BY HIGH COSTS
arlnistice.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah July 27- - The Salt Lake Herald, which be- gan publication as a morning news paper in 1870 has suspended and it's interests have been purchased by the Evening Telegram. High costs of operation and an overcrowded field are assigned as reasons for the sus- pension.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
AFRAID OF ANCHORAGE

Commander K. R. WaeSche, of the U. s. Rothwcn, intended visiting An chorage on his present trip but as the craft draws seven feet of water he was afraid he would not be able to get to the government dock and abandon cd tho idea of going up the Inlet.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
PRIMERS CONFIRMING

BOULOGNE, July 27-- Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand are con- fcrring this afternoon and discussing the proposal of the Soviet government of Russia to hold conference in London regarding the Polish-Russia armistce.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
NEW ASST. SECRETARY
 OF NAVY SELECTED

WASHINGTON, July 27- It is un- derstood here in official circles that Thomas J. Sheel of Hartford, Conn, has been selected to succeed Franklin D. Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the navy, and that he will assume the office on August 9.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
ALAMEDA DUE TOMORROW

Steamer Alameda iS due in Seward tomorrow noon according to adviccS received by Agent A. Il. Mcdonald. The steamer will be- here a couple Of hours before proceeding to the west ward. Five days mail from the states is aboard the Alameda.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

Mrs. J. E. Becksted and Mrs. Lage- burg. from Anchorage, came over on tho train yesterday on business trip and will return tomorrow. They are guests at the Hotel Seward.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
CABLE INTERPRETED

The cable is interrupted today between Seattle and Sitka which accounts for the absence of much of the regular press report.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

Several remarkable and note worthy pieces of engineering and construction work is now underway on the South crn division of the government rail road in Alaska. especially that part ot the division from Seward to Mile li4.
 When the construction work K com nlctcd, at the latest by October lSt, weather permitting, the government railroad between Seward and Nile IA ,yil, bc as fine q piece of tranScoatl- mental line as iS found anywhere on the continent. The engineering work ord construction was thought out and is being directed by (. G, Jones, Super ;ntcndcnt of Construction, with local jurisdiction over maintenance and con struction of track from Seward to mile IA. Supt. Jones has as his chief assistant at Mile 52, R. Munro, who is his right hand man.
 The construction work now under way takes in various features. Frcm Mile -i5 south to short distance from Seward. the track k being re-tied, tie pla,cd. and surfaced, which means gravclng and lcvclling ol%gra|eS are being changed and the roadway straightcned in number of places. A gravel pit has been opened at Mile 39 where SteamShovel is now handling gravel for various places on the road south of mile 52.
 Perhaps the most important engin- eering work is being done between Mile iSls and mile 5l. Already two immense bridges have been construct nd on the lower end of the famous loop and although Supt. Jones did not promise to have them ready for use pntiI the ith of August, they will be lScG the latter part of this week. These two new bridges and the con ,tlrction of subsequent track, eStab- fishing a new grade. has been acccm- DIishcd during the past six months' The two new bridges have concret" piers. the piers of one bridge being on solid rock and the piers of the other being on bed rock. Concrete was pour ed last winter and the construction oi hc bridges ssaltcd immediately aftel the concrete had set
 The second important engineering feet k the building of new treStle 67 feet high, east of the 700 foot tun' neI at mile 4Sls. Bridge crews arc al ready on the job and the work is pro crossing rapidly. The new treStle Is bcing built inside of the old trestIe When constructed the new trestlt and the new bridges will give 2.! grade and the curvature will be great ! lv frightened so that heavy engines anC q large number of cars can be operat ed in one train.
 The 700 foot tunnel at Mile 4S1a + being enlarged and timbered an' Charles Nelson, contractor, has tn work 90 per cent completed.
 South of the tunnel, an immens snow shed is being constructed whlc
 will defy the winter elements of tn coming years. Christiansen has charg of the new shed which is 4l5 feet long The bridge foremen are Matt Pet 7 CTS and w. Engburg.
 The greatest activity is seen in tha
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

The officers and many of the crew of the Eagle boat Rothwell were tend cred a dance last night at the Odd Fellows hall which was enjoyed by navy men and local citizens.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
OFF TO THE WESTWARD

s. O. Caslor, deputy from the Mar shars office at Valdez, iS aboard the [. s. Rothwell bound for UnalaSka on official business.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

Miss Edith Burns and Miss Mar paret Buck, school teachers of Dawson for the past few years, are making a trip to their old homes outside.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
KING ENTERS ADRlANOPLE
New York.

ATHENS, July 27-- It is officially stated King Alexander entered the captured city of Adrianople yesterday afternoon at the head of five thousand soldiers.