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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

IN Switzerland is an old law
which compels every married
coupe to plant six trees immedi-
ately after the wedding ceremony,
"~a tw" on the birth of every
child. They are planted on COM
mons and near the roads, and be-
ing mostly fruit trees, are both
useful and ornamental.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NUIIUE TUX TIBIItaTIUN,
Department of the Interior, u. S. Land
Office at Santa Fe. N. M, March "a.
1920.
Notice Is hereby given that William H
Starks, of Albuquerque, N M, who. on
January 18th. 1915 made homestead en-
try, No. O22J19, for NEA section 80
township 10 north, range east n. NJ. p
Meridian. has filed notice Of intention to
make three year proof, tn establish claim
to the land above described, before
United states commissioner, at Albu
querque, BernalilIo county, N. NJ, on
May II, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses Christie
pher C. Green, j. S. Milllnger, Alfred
Ransom, Charles Umfleit. all of Albu.
querque, N. M.
FRANCISCO DELGADO,
Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
Real Relief Comes Only by Cleans
ing Blood of These Germs.

ing Blood of These Germs.
Catarrh comes from disease
germ that finds Judgment in the
blood, and makes itself manifest by
spreading its attack of poisonous
irritation to the delicate Innings of
the nose. throat and air passages.
These become stopped up by the
inflammation of the mucous mem
branes, making it difficult for you
to breathe, and you are constantly
hawking and splitting in an effort
to clear the clogged-up nostrils and
get relief.
You must realize that your blood
is loaded down with catarrh germs,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
REPUBLICATION
4-94Sb

NUT1UE TUX IUBTICATIUN.
Department Of the Interior, u. S, Land
Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, March IS, 1920
Notice is hereby given titat RemiiiC
Sanchez. of Casa Salazar, n. NJ VINO
on March 3, 1915, made homestead entry
No O23OO5. for SEA-, Section "a, Town
ship 15N, range 81, N. NJ p. Meridian
has filed notice Of intention to make
three year proof. to establish claim t.
the land above described before Probate
Clerk, Sandoval County, at Bernalillo, N
NJ, on April 2S, 1920
Claimant names as witnesses: DAME
Gonzales, Jose Trinidad Chavez, Ventura
Gonzales, Juan Sanchez all Of Cabezon
N. NJ.
FRANCISCO DELGADO Register
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
NOTIlNE

The Matthews Transfer
company has moved from 81 West
Copper to All West Copper. and
will give the same good service in
the future as they have IN tho
past, s.s
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

The St Johns guild will give an
Easter tea at the home of Mrs.
Morrisette, 216 North Ninth, We'd
Inesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p. m.
There will also be reception for
men and young people from S to 10
p. m, Refreshments will be served
and a musical program will be
rendered.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

Chicago has a motor hospital
which visits remote districts to
treat patients, 81
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

SHINICK-The funeral of Mrs.
Armida Shinick will take place this
morning at 8 o'clock at the Immac-
ulate Conception church, with SOL
emn high mass, Rev Father Man
dalari officiati"". Burial in Santa
Barbara cemetery. The pallbearers
are requested to meet at the resi-
dence. $40 North Sixth street, at
$50 this morning. Members of the
Ladies' sodality of the church are
also requested to meet at $50 a. nj.
JOHNSTON-The infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. john
ston died from pneumonia at an
early hour Monday morning at the
family residence, 729 South Arno
street. Services will be held at IL
o'clock this morning, Funeral pri-
waite.
CADORETTE-Valamore Cado-
lette, aged 25 years years, died at
his home at sos East Bell, at $3.50
last night. His wife was with him
at the time. The body was taken
to Blakemore's Mortuary Home
pending funeral arrangements.
William Martin Cakes,
Al years old, died at a local sana-
forum last night. His home was in
Iynchburg, Va, where he was IN
the general merchandise business.
The body was taken to strong
Brothers parlors pending instruc-
tons from his family.
KELTY-The funeral of Miss
Charlotte Fern Kelly was held at
2:3O Monday afternoon from the
Lead Avenue Methodist church,
which was filled with numerous
friends of the young woman. The
following sChOolmates, each carry
ing a beautiful spray of white car
nations and clad in white dresses,
acted as pallbearers: Theresa
Schmitt, Helen Johnson, Isabel
Patterson, Dorothy Crosse, Leona
Raney and Florence Dillon. The
snow white casXet was covered with
beautiful flowers which necessitat-
ed the use of flower car which
was beautifully draped with many
wreaths and sprays. The Rev. c. o.
Beckman officiated and a quartette
rendered several touching selec-
tons. The body was laid to rest be-
side her sister in the family lot in
Fairview cemetery. c. 7. French
was in charge,
GRIEGO-Ponposo Griego, 81
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

George Eliot, the worlds most
successful woman novelist, realized
only $500 from the sale Of her
first novel.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06
Quick
Action
Corn
Cure


Al few drops Of "Gets-lt" quenches
cord pains like water quenches fire
Gives you immediate relief.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

GRIEGO-Ponposo Griego, 81
years old, died, yesterday at his
home in Sandoval. He is survived
by one daughter and one brother,
who were with him. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Thursday morning
at 9 o'clock from the family resi-
dence. Burial will be in the family
lot. Crollott is in charge.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-04-06

T9f corn begins Ia lose its grip at
once In a dav or two it is so loose that
ydtH ian lit it off roots and all twixt
thumb and finger That's the last of
IT, Ms millions have found out It is the
SIMPLE, effective and common-scnse way
to be rid Of corns.
'FHats-It.' the nCvtr-failing, Euaran-
teed 4smoney-back corn remover costs hut
a tfifie at any drug store Manufactured
by f. Lawrence * CO., Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08

larity Of the Prince Of Wales. the Ma
ton further recommended:
l. Suspension of the present Brit
ish officials in ireland.
?. proclamation OF amnesty for
Irish political prisoners
9. disarmament OF the police in
ireland.
4. Retirement OF the British army
from the interior OF Ireland to the
chief port cities.
8. An appeal to the Irish people to
abstain from violence.
6. summoning the leaders of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08
New Athletic League

An athletic organization is being eff
fected in Gary for the purpose Of pro-
noting sporting activities Of an anna
teur nature City leagues are 10 b.
formed in the various sports as soon
as subchairman are appointed. Basket
ball. football. soccer. indoor baseball
skating. ice hockey, volley ball. bowl
ing and skiing will be some OF the
winter sports that viii be pushed to
the front
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08

Sim Fein and Orangemen TO form an
intirim cabinet with representative Of
the other British overseas dominions
present to draw up an Irish constitu-
ton.
The Nation proposes that the reg
ency be terminated after the constitu-
ton Is put into effect unless it is de-
sired by the Irish themselves that the
prince remain as their sovereign or is
chosen as the first constitutional pres
ident of ireland.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08
EXTREMISTS ARRESTED
IN CHICAGO TODAY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcg1

CHICAGO. Oct. s.-Two men who
have been sought by government Of
neials for months as dangerous dis
seninators OF extremist propaganda
are under arrest here today as the re
suit Of Is raids on headquarters Of al
legged anarchists. Further arrests are
expected as result of information de-
partment Of justice officials gained
from the raids.
The men in custody are Nicolai John
Jazzinski. said to be chief propaganda
ISL of the Russian Federations now
controlling the Communist party OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08
MAY RELEASE
COLONEL DIAZ

MEXICO CITY. Oct. Col. Felix
D.az. nephew of former President Por-
hrio Diaz, who is a prisoner in the
hands Of Gen. Sanchez. the govern
nlent commander in the state or Vera
Cruz. may be released in a few days
and given an opportunity 10 exile him
self in Cuba, as he has promised TO do.
il was learned from a semi official
source today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08
WALES SUGGESTED
FOR IRISH PRESIDENT

LONDON. Oct. s.-The Prince or
Wales for regent Of Ireland and per
haps ultimately president OF the irish
republic, was proposed today by the
weekly newspaper Nation as the best
means OF settling the Irish problem.
After pointing out the general popu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08

America, and John Holoeny leader Of
the Union Of Russian Workers.
A hale ton or Communist literature.
said 70 contain pamphlets advocating
an immediate armed revolution by
Russian. Lithuanian. Lettish and other
foreign elements in the country, was
found in Jazzinskfs possession.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08

Ario DiaE. who is prisoner in the
hands OF Gen. Sanchez federal troops
in the state OF Vera Cruz. has been
ordered to leave Mexico within "a
hours. Col. Diaz was informed that
he cannot remain in this country be-
cause of his afhliation with revolu-
tionary elements 1t is believed THAI
he will 20 to New York or Havana.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08
DIAZ ORDERED TO
LEAVE MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. oct. S.-Coi. Felix
Diaz. nephew Of former president Por-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-08

You'll find there is only one clothes-tlcket 10
vote this Fall. 1t is the known" ticket
nationally known make that has always deliv-
cred quality-wear-good appearance at an
honest price - Kuppenheimer good Clothes.
That's the clothes-vote that assures safe, eco
nomical. satisfying investment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
AUTOMOBILES
Used Trucks That Are
 Worth While

We have the following on hand in first class mechanical condition ready to go to work, viz: 2-ton Mack, rebuilt, with brand new
 rack body. guaranteed the same as
 new.
 3-ton Packard, chassis and cab 2-2 h ton Maccars, one with substan-
 tial padded Van body. the other
 with rack body.
 5-ton White Dump, newly painted. 2-ton Nash with brand new lumber
 body, newly painted. 2-1919, 5-ton Clydesdale Dumps. 4-1919, 2-ton Day Elder, 25 passen- / ger buses with Goodyear spare. Worth investigation. Call Liberty 430
 or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck
 Sp., 264 Whalley Ayes New Haven,
 Conn. s- veS TN - P3Otf%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
TIMES CLASSIFIED ADS. PHONE BAR. 12os
 
"
 INVESTMENT

OVER SS,0e0 net profits on ipvestrneps of $100. Is it possible? Yes. Let me prove 1t Facts from United States government experts and bona dde engineers reports. Proposition limited to few. E. A. Porter, 100 Broadway, New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
FOR SALE

DADS CRULLERs! Gee! But they're good! Your opinion invited. Stores and restaurants supplied. Dads Bakery. l4O2 Boston Ave. Noble 1217-2 '19I15aIl~
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and Bus Men. The trolley situatio confronting us, not only in Bridgeport, but in our own city of New Haven, is critical, as you know. ~Now is the time to get busy and get in while prospects are good. We have the following for sale at right prices: Three 1919 Reo 1S-passenger buses; also one 1920 35-passenger Packard. These are all in first class shape, mechan- ically, brand new cord tires all around. Worth investigation. Call Liberty 430. or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co.,, New Haven, Ct.
 P19*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILE Windshield Glass
 and body glasses. Auto Lamp
 and Glass Shop. 164 Elm St. Phone Bar. 907-2. D19tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
Johnson Motor Wheel
TRUCK BODIES

Bus Bodies and Cabs in stock at ex- ceptional low prices. East Side Auto Body Works. 169 Hamilton St.
 HI 5aH@
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HOTELS

GOLDEN HILL HOTEL. es Harrison St., Bridgeport, Conn; uP-to-oats service: steam heat; clean and sant- tary; electric lights; rates $1 ana up; special rates by week. Newly remodeled: hot and cold water In each room; special rates to theatre people. Under new management
 '19G1 6ats
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
RESTAURANT.

VITTORA ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT just opened. Fine dinners served in best manner. Tables reserved for ladies. Chicken dinners a specially. Antoniar Grille Prop. 1894 Main St., cor. Grand Sr
 Ali 4alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

CLOTHIN+New York Second Hand Clothing Go. New clothes arriving weekly. Big bargains We buy and sell. A Snapper. 591 Water St
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Wanted

WANTED-Everybod to eat where tea, coffee, cocoa or milk is still Sc. Lennox Lunch. 105O Broad St., near John. R1'aaIls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
AUTO TIRE vULCAN1zING.

:. J. O'CONNOR, Practical Tire Re pairing. Bicycle tires, autoIn oblle tubes and tires repaired and vul- canized- Special method for repair ing rim cuts. 1884 Main St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

ELITE GARAGE - Oakland 1918 Runabout, $750; Touring car 1917, electric starter, s350; good condi- tion. 23S1 Main St. Bar. 1018-2-
 U16aI*
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1916 FORD<TOURING CAR for sae. Best cash takes it. Guaranteed sn good running order. J. P. Lee,. 339 River St. P23xtf
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RESTAURANT

GARDEN OF CASERTA, Italian American Restaurant. Table d'Hote <- and a la Carte. Special home cook
 ing Tables reserved for|ladies. < 151O Main St., next to Armory.
 Phone Noble S47. P9aH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

HILTON & DENTON - Automobile and truck painting. Stripping, let tering and monograms. Motor cycles and bicycles enameled. All work guaranteed. 995k Grand St.. Bridgeport. Conn. U27all%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
MORTGAGES AND LOANS

WE SPECIALIZE in rent collections and mortgage loans, insurance and care taking of property. Snow & Goldman. 15 Fairfield Ave-, Room POI. B. 6793-3- D1tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
AUTO RADIATORS

AIrTO RODIEs and RADIATORS of all .escrint;on made and repaired All kinds sheet metal work done by people who know how. NorWaIf Auto. Body & Radiator O., lv1e North Ave Noble 1149. TZ3all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
AUTO TIRE vULCANIzING.

DONAGHUE & McQUEENEY-NeW tires, all makes. Vulcanizine in all its branches guara nteed. Expert tire repairing. Se>ond hand tires. CSC Fairfield Ave. Noble 176s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

AUTO VAN furniture moving. Local and long distance. New York.-Hart- ford, Worcester, Boston. New Lou-' don, Providence: reliable; leaving town at all times: reasonable rateA FRANK IZZO, local anu long dtstance trucking. Up-to-date storage ware
 house for furniture, pianos, mers chandise, autoss etc. Ftrsproo
 vaults Best care guaranteed Safety superior sepyice and satisfaction out motto. 4S3 William St 3arnun
 c766, Bridgeport S8aus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

AUTO REPAIRING and machine
 work; all kinds of auto re%airing; |
 machine and tool work of every aescription; unsatisfactory work not done here; we always satisfy. Star Auto Machine Co.,, Inc, SIS Housatonic Ave. cor. Grand St Bar. 2559. '1eG10ai!~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

ALL KINDS DRINKS served, also ice cream and confectionery. Agency for Je1kes' Good Luck Oleo and Nut St. A22afi*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

MOBILES-Highest prices pait for late models. If you want to sch your car and get spot cash call Barnum 3126-5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

c. H. GREEN-Local and long dis tance trucking. Picnic parties speciality. Piano hoisting. Sadsfac- ton guaranteed. 1S10 Stratford Ave. Noble 1797. P22atf"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
TAXI SERVICE.
TYPEWRITERS.
TRUCKING AND STORAGE

GENERAL TRUCKING and moving, local and long distance. s. W. But l Ter, 355 Warren St. Tel. Barnum 4917-3. D29aS~p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

FORD JITNEY BUS, 1917, for sale.
 Price $525. Essex St. Auto Shop, Essex St. Barnum 41S3. P1aH*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

IT PAYS to get the best retreaoan and vulcanizing. Want poor WotA Don't come here. We only do TIT s' class work. Firth & Son, 459 6ax> nn,, Ave. '1SI17all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

WANTED-Ffrst class paperhanger. Inquire B. Nelson, S5 Carleton Ave. Noble 219 or 35a State St.
 R10aNs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

ONE REPUBLIC bus, l z-ton Federal truck, 1-ton Premier; small amount down, balance monthly Ferino's Garage. 1766 Stratford Ave Noble 1116-3 19P11alis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

vERNA M TREAT-Beauty Parlor Specialist. Removal of sup1us nair. 26 Post Office Arcade. Phone Noble 1886. '2oS2 3aii*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16

FOR SALE-Uncalled for tires anu tubes at prices charged for repalrA . Vulcanizing guaranteed. J. F. CuH-
 '1eR2Sails
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SERVICES OFFERED.

Wholesale and retail dealers. Stove parts for all makes of stoves car ried in stock. Lipnick. 532 East Main St. Noble 1855.
 1851 0aU"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
:. AUTO REPAIRING.
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL

We repair Storage Batteries, Genera tors, Lighting and Starting Systems, Motors, Flat Irons, Electric Washers, Magnetos, Ignition systems, Electric Stoves, Vacuum Cleaners, Table Lamps, etc. Eastern Electric Service Go. 1904 East Main St Barnum 1349-13. D2all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-16
MORTGAGES & LOANS

MONEY TO LOAN ON MORT CAGES; WE CAN SELL YOUR MORTGAGES FOR CASH. WE GET RESULTS. CARROLL-STATH REALTY CO.,. 925 MAIN ST.
 '19L Gals
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-23
DRYs MAY WITHDRAW.
II Cox and Harding Will pledge
.ese laW EnfornanAnf

e ~ NVN ana f1dF0fn9 Will PLEDGE
Law enforcement.
Washington, Sept. Ex-senator
Harding and Governor Cox were
promised Yesterday by Aaron 8.
Watkins, Prohibition candidate, that
he would withdraw If either pledged
his support to the dry program.
Mr.. Watkins was speaking to ths
international congress against alco-
holism. He said later that he would
embody his proposakin kilograms to
Candidates Harding and Cox.
Il ask only two things Of the other
candidates." Mr.. Watkins said.
Whenever either pledges himself to
enforce the eighteenth amendment
snd enforce the volstead act. and to
us all Of his power and influence to
retain them as part Of the nations
law, will agree to ask our national
committee to release me from the
ticket"
The assertion followed statements
that the party might overturn the
dry majority in congress thru defec-
ton to suffrage votes from known"
dry candidates.
The prohibition nominee asserted
he was fighting for cause, and not
for a party, and when that party
stands In the way will hurry to my
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-23
AFTER
RESTAURANTEURS
Managers of One Loop Hotel and
Three Chain Restaurants Called to
Explain Hiah-Priced Service -
Workers Urged to Carry Lunch to
Smash Exhorbitant Prices.

by Associated Press.
Chicago. Sept. 23.-Managers Of
,one Loop hotel and three ch1in res
taurant systems were summoned to
the city hall today to explain their
restaurant prices to the council COM
mittee on living costs.
simultaneously Russell i'ssle, sec
retary oe the committee, urged all
downtown workers to carry their
own lunches until prices come down
and announces that raiIk wSaifd be
delivered. to the city hall and sold
direct TO employees Tor 10 cents y
pinG
Investigation Of restaurant prices
showed profits Of several hundred
per cent, Mr.. Poole said. ~
John r. Thompson, owner OF a
Shain Of restaurants. replied /, to
Pooles statement today by declaring
that his restaurant last week served
964. .30S meals at a profit Of 1% cents
each. This is substantially the same
profit made on 50.000,000 meals
served last year, he said.
On the basis of Mr.. Thompson's
figures his restaurants earned S16,-
S75.39 last week and approximately
SS7o.000,000 in 1919. which. he said,
was his personal profit after all ex-
penses were paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-23

Judge Henry Fry In district court
Wednesday afternoon and asked time
to plead. Defendant was given until
Friday morning. Clayton Sumner.
Roy Mccoy and Steve Peters, indict-.
cd for larceny, being charged with
the theft of an automobile and in
dicted Jointly, We're also arraigned.
The two former asked time Il. plead
and were given until Friday for such
purpose. Peters entered thru his at
togney q plea of not guilty. Glenn
Hornung. indicted for seduction. en-
tered plea OF not guilty. All de-
PENDANTS are out on bond except Nc
Coy and Sumner. Walter Cass, IN
dicted for larceny and who had been
In Jail here. was released Wednesday
on bond Of $500.
The jury in the case Of Rehm ver-
sus Burt. civil action over the sale
of a certain hogs which the defend
ant refused to accept. returned ver-
dict Wednesday evening for the de-
fendant after having debated the case
for about eight hours. District court
will adjourn Friday. The next term
begins on Monday, Oct. %, with
Judge r. M. Wright on the bench.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-23
MlLLERAND ELECTED.
French Premier Becomes Head OF
Government

BY Associated Press.
Versailles. Sept. 23.-Alexandre
|Millerand was today elected prest-
Gent of France by the national as-
sembly in session here. He succeeds
Paul Deschanel. who resigned be-
cause of Ill health. N. Millerand re-
ceiyed 695 Votes out Of a total of S5?.
Aleyandre Millerand has long been
one of the foremost figures in the
political life of France, his entry into
parliament dating back to 1856, and
his cabinet experiences to 1850. when
he became member of the Wal
deck Rousseau cabinet. His early
affiliations were with the radical So
cialists. and he always has been
keenly interested In labor questions
and has fathered numerous measures
for the betterment of the working
world. notably the old-age pension
act which became operative in 1905.
1t was NJ. Millerand's services to
his country during the great war.
however, as minister OF war in the
VSiani cabinet and his notable con-
duct OF Frances foreign policy as
the successor OF 0iemenceau in the
after the retirement OF
the Tiger" last January. that raised
him into pre-eminent eligibility for
the presidency, compelled his reluc-
tant consent to quit the premiership
and stand as candidate to succeed
President Deschanel.