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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
NAMES
WEIGH ASNEW
POLICE CHIEF
Petitions Requesting Appoint
ment Of MoffiH Disregard
ed; Ward Boundry Issue Is
Cause Of Lively Tilt

BY vote OF eight to four Jack
Welsh, chief Of police here in 1915 and
1915, and at present an engineer at the
Wittenburg-King plant Monday night
was appointed chief of police to sue
ceed Percy M. varney by the city coun-
ell. Verden NJ. Moffitt, traffic officer.
was the other candidate.
No heed was paid to petition ask
ing the council 10 appoint Traffic Off
Ger Moffitt thai. had been presented to
the council by SO business men of the
city.
Gerald Vollz. member of the police
committee, nominated Mr.. Welsh.
Utter Calls Volk.
This brought Councilman Utter to
Lis feet, declaring:
81 would like TO ask Mr.. volk a
question. Didn't you say two weeks
ago that you wished the appointment
Ct chief postponed because of the alb
sence of Mr.. Craig, chairman Of the
police committee? You did; and I
would like to Know why you asv AZ
much in haste TO make the nomination
now?"
"The records don't show that" voik
retorted.
II know the records don't" Utter
responded. "But my memory, and the
Continued on page two)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
MOVE TO JOIN ALL
VALLEY COUNTIES
IN LEAGUE BEGUN

The first step to organize the coun-
ties in Central Oregon into a Central
Willamette Valley Federation, an idea
conceived by M anager T. E. McCros-
key of the Salem Commercial club, was
taken at meeting Monday night OF
the McMinnville Commercial club.
Mr.. McCroskey, Walter Denton. Luth-
er ]. Chaplin, DR.. Henry L. Morris and
]. H. Walker, from Salem. attended
the meeting.
Salem Men Assist.
The Salem men assisted in the re-
organization of the McMinnville Com
mercial club and after stirring enthus-
iasm aided in raising the clubs budget
far above the estimated goal.
Feasibility of Incorporating the
several counties in the valley into a
community federation. along the lines
of the Marion County Community
Federation, was discussed at the meet
ing. The members Of the McMinnville
Commercial club laid plans to form a
county federation in Yamhill county,
and agreed to cooperate with the
movement to organize the Central
Willamette Valley Federation.
Meeting ON Tonight.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Marion County Community Federation
and annual election Of officers, will be
held Tuesday night at the Commercial
club auditorium at o'clock. Dele
gates from all parts Of the county are
expected to attend. Discussion during
the evening is expected to center on
the plans for the Central Willamette
Valley Federation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
THOMPSON QUITS
FORCE; WELSH
/. STATES POLICY

Officer Walter f. Thompson. day
Ipatrolman in the business district OF
the city, Tuesday morning rendered
his resignation t. & Chief Rowe
to take effect Immediately Wednes-
day Mr. Thompson will begin work
with the Salem Street Railway COM
pany as motorman.
During the past year as patroiman
downtown MIR. Thompson, with his
Jovial and friendly disposition, has
won many friends. Regret at his de-
parture was expressed Tuesday by sew
eral members of the police depart
ment. He has served as an officer in
the city for several years under Chiefs
Shedeek, Varney and Hamilton.
Morelock Takes Job.
The text of his resignation handed
to Acting Chief Rowe reads:
owing to the fact that have re-
eeived better position with better
salary herewith tender my resigna-
tion to take effect Immediately"
A. Lee Morelock, during the past
two weeks acting day sergeant, was
delegated patrolman downtown tenn
porarily by Chief Jack Welsh. Harry
A, Rowe, who has been acting chief
returned to his post as day sergeant.
Welsh Tells Policy.
Chief Welsh, who signed his bond
and took oath of office in the morning,
summarized his policy thus:
II am not coming in here with a
chip on my shoulder; and there will
not be any shakeups or anything of the
kind. l want to work with all the
boys, and hope that / may get along
with them we'll"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
y; /, /. Train Service Normal
Depot Schedule Not Changed

f. ), v, Richey Oregon Electric agent
st.s !. salem reports that track recon /.
n ''.On ! on High street has resulted
man, sreat deal of misunderstandinp
opjD;on PERSONS =, evidently being of the
ana Gn s, that the trains are receiving
Hipb ,saOhafglng passengers only on
10 ba street street at Marion. Others seem
ara rn" unaer the impression that trains
Fran. ,unnlng only on the main line on ~,
'front.' street. 'i'i'i iiiie OF
orss. 'sa, Mr. Richey points cut tt tbaf aa'er a,l
part ~ hieetrie trains arrive and de-
demo, Oa ~ regular schedule from tbe
ths = a,s a. High and state streets with ts
At A. ~ whlch' arrives at Marion street =
Hsh s,'S : and departs from sUh Marion a'ree, rect
Ss,'d M school train" and a IS ma[aS known as as
vsaispes sn street stop as mater Of cone ONE
rscopstsr...o 70 students When track
plstea tI'ruetion na on High street @ is srarN com.
tracks a.o,, normal use of the High street p,.l
VIII be resumed street
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
FIRST WOMAN TO BUY
STOCK IN HOME firm
SIGNS FOR $3.50 LUMP


The first woman in Salem poses
sing sufficient civic pride to plunge"
into the stock market mere and buy
stock in the Salem Homebuilders AS
ISOLATION is Mrs. l.. G. Curtis, who
conducts millinery establishment at
1876 North High street. Tuesday morn
ing she appeared at the Commercial
Club and signed up with Manager
McCroskey for $3.50 worth Of stock in
the company.
Final figures could not be obtained
during the day, and the latest figures
released showed slightly more than
$45,O00 worth OF stock sold, leaving a
deficit of $4,000. The committee In
charge Of stock sales was continuing
its work Tuesday. Chairman Thomas
B. Kay said that he hoped TO be able
to announce the sale Of the required
$50, 900 In stock by Thursday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
NEGRO ATTEMPTS TO
LURE GIRL AWAY; IS
HELD IN CITY JAIL

CHARLES Jones, SS, a colored man, is
pelng held in the city Jail, following
ms ms arrest Monday night by Officer
victor near the Southern Pacific rrain
yards Jones is said to have attempt
eu 10 induce a small girl, while she
was going to school Monday morning
70 90 with him down into the creek
" Uo''om near Mission street, and the
lew Park school. The girls mothter
noulied police and caused Jones ar
iese' He is booked for investigation.
shortly afternoon Monday Traffic
Dlucer D Moffitt fastened to the ,Yew
1,, ARK school in response to a COM
pam. that five hoboes were bother
~ "s the children as they were going
" ~ scnool. The officer ordered them
~ :, leave town. Jones was a member
Sa.. ~ .ne party. The quintet were ar
rs, re9.eu later' and all but Jones were
creased Tuesday by Chief Welsh
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
ReuoLutionists Control
Vladiuostok Says Report

Washington, Feb 3.--Revolution.
lists have entered vladiyostok and are
in charge Of the town. the war de.
partment was advised today by Ma
jor Leon Graves, commanding tbs
American expedltionary force in ST.
IBERIA.
General Graves message dated Jan
uary 81 said the crowds in the city
we're orderly and that the allied for
ces were patrolling the streets to pro-
test innocent people and to prevent
looting.
The revolutionists platform, the
general said, declared for the end OF
civil war in Siberia and the interfer-
ence by foreigners In the internal af-
fairs Of the country.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03

Section / Of the complaint which
sets forth the reasons the sttae is IL
legally enforcing the law reads:
County Made Liable.
"G) That it attempts to make a
county liable to the owner of any
sheep, goats or other domestic ant
mails killed or injured by any dog or
dogs, and thus, casts upon the county
a debt or liability that is inherently
and rightfully the debt or liability of
the wner of the dog doing the injury,
which is contrary to the principles of
every free government and that said
act contains no provision authorizing
a county. after It has paid for the In
jury done to the domestic animal, to
recover the amount so paid from the
owner of the dog which caused the
injury.
"(2) That the question OF licensing
and controlling dogs is a matter Of
purely local and municipal concern.
and that the said enactment Of the leg
islature is a direct infringement OF the
powers conferred upon municipalities
BY article II, section 2. and article 4,
section (a) OF the constitution Of the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
Concrete Ship Lost
Found Wrecked on Beach

Astoria. Or, Feb. "A wireless
message was received today by the
coast guard cutter Algonquin stating
that one OF the concrete water tenders
which were lost a week ago while be-
ing towed to San Francisco by the tug
Slocum has drlfted ashore near Grays
Ifarbor jetty. The hull was in three
pieces and there was nothing TO indi-
cate its name.
The stranded craft is believed to be
the Captain coloquhoun, which broke
loose from the tug off the Columbia
river lightship last Monday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
Youngstown Newspapers
Grant Employees Bonus

Youngstown, Ohio. Feb. 3,--News-
papers here today announced ten
rer cent bonus to both mechanical and
editorial forces effective February to
continue until the cost Of living de-
creases.
The raise follows a similar 10 per
cent bonus effective last October l.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
GERMAN PRINCE
.nEADSLIST OF
.WAROFFENDERS
Frederick William and Other
Sons Of Former Kaiser Are
Among Those Whose. Ex-
tradition Is Demanded

Paris, Feb. 3.-The list Of Germans
accused by the allies of war crimes and
whose extradition is to be demanded.
lis headed by former Crown Prince
Frederick william and several other
sons of the former German emperor.
The list will be handed to Baron Kurt
Won Lersner, the German representa-
tive here this afternoon.
Included In the list are DR.. Theobold
Won Bethmann-Hol former Ger
man imperial chancellor. Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg, General Erich
Ludendorff, formerly first quartermas-
ter general; Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen. Crown Prince Rupprecht OIL
Bavaria. the Duke OF Wurttemberg
and a number Of other princes and
titled officers.
Paris, Feb. 3.--The entente rejoind-
er to the refusal of Holland to accede
to the allies demand for the extradition
of former Emperor William is immi-
nent. according to the Petit Parisien.
The newspaper, says that, while the
tote will be generally concillating to-
ward Germany 1t win consider, in case
Of new refusal by Holland, measures
going as far as the breaking Of diplo-
matte relations or 9 naval blockade Of
Dutch ports.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
British, Belgians and
French Plan Alliance

Paris, Feb. 3.-Discussion relative 70
the question of a defensive alliance be-
tween France, England and Belgium
Rave progressed materially during re-
cent conferences at Ypres, according
to Brussels dispatch to the Excel
slor 1t is said the Belgian govern
ment has drafted and sent to the
French government general outline
for the projected common defense In
case Of a future German attack.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
Newberry Denies Charges Of
Conspiracy To Secure Seat
DEFENSE SAYS SENATOR
ENTERED RACE BECAUSE
OF URGING or FRIENDS

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 3.--Tru
man H. Newberry entered the 1917
senatorial campaign in Michigan a
the solicitation of Others and not II
furtherance OF a scheme to get a sea-
in the senate, said James Q. Murfir
OF Detroit, in outlining to the jury fr
United states district court the atti'
tude the defense will assume toward
the charges OF conspiracy and frauJ
for which 1913 men are on trial.
Judge Murfin explained the defen-
se's view OF the specific details of tht
offense charged in the six counts Of
the indictment, emphasizing that con-
spiracy is the essence of the charges
1t was pointed out that on the first
four counts the gist of the charge
iS not fraud in the election. corrup-
ton in the election, but that these
respondents are charged with conspir-
ing to aid, abet, assist and encouragt
Truman II. Newberry to commit an
loffense, to-wit: The offense Of ex.
pending more of his money than the
law allows"
EApehui'ufes MOI Lnhted'
~ was iurther argued tnat under
the Michigan law, as lohg as expen-
ses come within the eleven enumerat-
eu Glasses IN the statute there is nc
limit as to the amount Of money a
eoiiiiiii''ee u oanuiua'e lriehos
can speho III MS penaiI.
my purpose, 9uuse Murrin tolo
'he Jurors 10 point out 10 you IN ex-
aoe ueeail everything tnat was zone
W anyOme cohhec'eu win TINS cams
paisn' me campaign was uhusualiy
TOT ana IN anaiyzing ana considering
what THESE respondents old' the at
i,lospnere uiiues wnich tney ala u
shuuiu pe eohsioereu.
our country was az war ana ths
s.suas'on ~, was cri'ica, ~ ehe extreme
~ la'e y 'ae~ eisi'a1ea' Worio wa
iian,stnS ~ Tue paiaice' :.
Wniie there hau peeh ruhiors ~
-a.N'isan ''ise i..ny foro wouiu ps
= osliioiua'e ior the senate ms cahoi'
aaoy was ac'u''iiy announced on June
~ i'io'
Rlgntly or wrongly, there was O
very general feeling that Mr. Ford dill
not represent the type OF American
who at that critical juncture should
represent his state in the United
States senate.
+, Rightly or wrongly, many people
remembered his campaign against
military preparedness. Many people
remembered his well meant, mis-
guided efforts to bring about what
now appears would have been Ger
man peace. Many people were bitter
over the fact that he was not active
in the war and that none of his fam
lily had become active in the war.
"On the other hand, Commander
Newberry had had an honorable rec
ord in the Spanish American war,
when in the navy. He had been sec
retary of the navy in the cabinet OF
that militant American, Theodore
Roosevelt.
within 4s hours after our country
entered the world war he volunteer
ed and In the spring of 1917 was COM
nsissioned Ia lieutenant commander
and made aide to the commandant of
the third naval district at New York.
Ills brothers and his two sons wero
also in military service.
This combination of circumstances
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
SELECTION OF
Jury HOLDSUP
RADICAL TRIAL
State Now Exercising Right
Of Challenge; Two Excused
from Duty, Illness Delays
Court Opening

Montesano. Wash, Feb. S.-The
STATE exercised its third peremptory
eballenge today in the trial of eleven
alleged /. w. W. charged with the
murder of Warren o. Grimm, one OF
the ictims of the Centralia Armistice
day shooting. 1t was the seventh per-
emptory challenge to be issued since
ths beginning of the efforts to secure
iury on January 26.
Two Are Excused.
s L. Tuffree, electrician, Aberdeen.
was the man excused. In his place
n E. Sweltzer, farmer of Oakville, was
called for examination, Mr.. Sweltzer
was seated
The defense then exercised its fifth
peremptory, excusing G.. F. Burns, oil
er, Of Hoquiam. This makes total of
eight peremptories that have been ex-
ercised leaving only ten more before
before a permanent jury is secured.
Counsel for both the prosecution and
defensetoday estimated that a jury
might might be secured by Thursday
afternoon,
One Defendant Ill.
Opening of court was delayed haff
an hour this morning when ii. was re-
ported that Bert Bland. one of the
eleven defendants was i'll His ondi-
ton was found to be not serious, how
ever, and he took his place in the court
room with the other defendants. Of
ten names of the regular January We
nire left in the box, only three an
sSered a roll call this morning, sewn
being reported i'll. They were excused
for the term and 1t was expected the
special venire Of 800 would be called
upon today Members of this special
renre have been attending court since
ine trial started January &c.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
oe',,ans !, TO Hold Regular
Monthly Meeting Tonight

Salem cbsrsi. sr monthly meeting of the
selsck nrr,ans n'an5n will be held IL 's :
70 nof tbs Jay c night in the assembly
~ 10 an commercial club. accord
y By Kin. announcement s,c in the morn
's's Of the cb.s s clancey All mem
= urged IN .,rians a., and their friends
AAasland. ,psnt. ~,,,, arranged by Char.
sssss.'lng's y. mesi,1. f oe a feature Of the
ss taken ak,,ns Regular business
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
@ OLn COIN sHIpPEn

New York, Feb. 3.--Gold coin
valued at approximately $4,000, 900
will be shipped to South America be.
ginning today Most Of the metal is
consigned to banks In Argentina.
Present shipments are believed to be
for the purpose of stabilizing ex-
change.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03

Pasadena, Cal, Feb. a.
With an egg Weighing four
pounds--enough for meal for
eight persons-Martha Wash
ington, veteran egg-producer
at an ostrich farm here. has
opened the season.
She is the most reliable egg
layer among the more than
800 ostriches at the farm, and
for many years has been the
first each season to lay an egg.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03

School Supervisor \. N. Arnold visit
ed schools In the Marion county south
ern district, Wednesday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03

An eagle kills Its prey with its cIaws
and never with It's beak.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03

Continued on page two)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-03
SOME CHICK

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Continued on page twO)
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
To All Red Cross Branches and Per
sons Interested in Public Health


Instructions in Harrison County
The success of the Red Cross Pub
lie Health Nurs eactivities in this
county for the past few months has
demonstrated the advisability of a
continuance of the work. Every
where it has met with popular favor
and the demands for increased work
will call for additional help and an
increased program. The expense of
keeping up the work depends upon
the success we have in Harrison coun-
ty in securing Red Cross member
ship.
There will be meeting of Harri-
son county people who are interested
in the continuance of Public Health
activities in this county held at the
court house in Logan, Tuesday, Oct
5th, 1920, at 10 o'clock a. m. At this
time there will be full report of the
work accomplished and an outline of
what is expected to be accomplished
during the coming year..
All County Branches are requested
to send a large delegation for it is
expected to outline the Roll-Call
Drive and determine what part in
the general program can be taken by
the Branch.
There is an incessant agitation for
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
CALHOUN ITEMS

light frost was visible in some low
places Wednesday morning.
Farmers are busy putting up the
wild hay crop.
G. w. Birdsall and John Glennie
marketed hogs in Omaha Monday.
A hard wind and rain storm visited
this place early Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart>and
son, Charles, of Missouri Valley
were Saturday night and Sunday
guests at the parental j. w. Fot'uts
home.
The big road grader was at work
on the King Trail again last week,
putting it in fine condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donnelson and
son, Morris, were visiting in Nicola
Sunday and Monday with Ezra Nor
rison, Mrs. Donnelson's father.
Frank Morrow who moved to Col
orado last spring, was shaking hands
with old friends and reports they like
their new home fine.
A good many from these parts at
tended the Mike Fitzgibbon sale west
of Missouri Valley, Tuesday.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
District Court in and for

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
District Court in and for
Harrison County.
STATE OF IOWA
Harrison County SIS.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Where as, On the 9th day of
September A. D. 1920, a paper pur-
porting to be the last Will and Test
ament of James Atherton, late of
said county, deceased, was filed in my
office, and was by me opened and
read; and the 22nd day of October,
1920, at 1000 o'clock A. NJ, appointed
and fixed as the time when the same
will come before the court, at the
August term thereof then to be held,
for final proof and probate, as the
duly executed last Will and Testa-
ment of the said James Atherton,
deceased, at which time all persons
interested may appear and show cause
why the same should not be admitted
to probate.
Dated this 9th day of September,
1920.
CLAIRE DALE,
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
EUCLID COMMUNITY CLUB

The Euclid Community Club met at
the home Of Mrs. Boliger, September
%, with only four members present
The club was called to order by the
vice-president. Our secretary being
absent, we had no minutes of prev
ious meeting. The club was opened
by singing America" Roll call was
answered by current events. The
reading committee being absent we
had no program.
The afternoon was spent in sew
ing for the hostess.
Readings for next meeting by Mrs
Acrea, Mrs. w. M. Jones and Mrs.
Chambers.
Visitors present were Mrs. Steve
Tamisiea and Mrs. Moice Olsen.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs
Maggie Murphy, Wednesday, Oct. 6
Mrs. Claude Cox, Vice-Pres.
Mrs. W. A. Selvy, Sec. Protein
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
MAGNOLIA ITEMS

MAGNOLlA ITEMS
Mrs. r. F. Landon and mother re-
turned home after 9 weeks visit in
Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam White spent
Sunday with Chas. Cutler and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Unmack have
been visiting in Missouri the past
week.
Everyone is busy hauling their cane
away to be made into molasses.
Worth Bros. are having their ap-
pies put up in barrels and boxes.
They have a larger crop than last
year.
j. H. Leach was up from Council
Bluffs Tuesday.
John Ashcraft was threshing We'd
nesday.
P. S. Wedmore returned to South
Dakota after visiting relatives mere
Magnolia for few days.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Landon spent
Sunday in Omaha. going that far with
Mrs. Landon's mother, who was leav-
ing for her home in California, after
a six weeks visit in different parts of
Iowa and Missouri.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30

the organization of a Red Cross
Chapter IN Harrison county. An op-
portunity to discuss this question will
be given and for the purpose of set
ting the question difnitely it is es
pecially desired to have represen-
tative gathering of Harrison county
people.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Notice is Hereby Given to All Per-
sons Interested:
That on the 11th day of September,
A. D. 1920, the undersigned was ap-
pointed by the District Court of Har-
rison County, Iowa, Administrator Of
the estate of John c. Sparks deceased,
late of said county. All persons in
debted to said estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned and those
having claims against the same will
present them, legally authenticated,
to said Court for allowance.
Dated September 18th, 1920.
w. j. BURKE,
S 16-23-30 Administrator.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
Heat ee;no. Out Inscriptions

Inscriptions nearly obljterated by
lge and wear from old silver coins
nay be rendered visible BY placing the
.oin upon piece of red-i,nt ron. by
which means the Inscription Is made
o assume a greenish hue, whereby it
becomes readable.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-09-30
S 300 TIA
Clerk.
WEATHER FORECAST

For the Period, September 27 to
October 2, Inclusive.
For Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valleys:
Fair and much cooler beginning of
week with some probability of frosts
in north and west parts of district;
generally fair and coon thereafter.