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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
TO AID ALIENS
Authorities Asked To Turn Immi-
grants Over To Ex-SoIdiers.
Commissioner Wallis Approves
Idea.

New York-A plan for assimilating
the nations alien population and bring
ing it into immediate association with
American institutions was submitted
to officials at the Ellis Island immi-
grafton station by the A~mericanism
commission of the American Legion.
The Legion proposes to establish
headquarters in New York, using its
many post headquarters throughout
the country as branches to carry ON
Americanization work among immi-
grants.
These plans as presented seek to
have the immigration authorities re-
lease immigrants to the commission
Immediately they are admitted. From
then on all immigrants would become
charges Of the Legion which would
see to it they were properly informed
of conditions in districts in which
they planned to settle. Commissioner
Wallis said he approved the plan and
would confer regarding it with Secre.
tary of Labor Wilson on his arrival
here soon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
TRADE AT STANDSTILL
U. s.-Scandinavian Commerce Awaits
Opening Of Russian Markets.

U. S.-Scandinavian Commerce Awaits
Opening Of Russian Markets.
Observation-Disclosures trade with
the Scandinavian countries is prac-
tically at a standstill pending reopen
ing OF Russian markets and a more
favorable exchange situation, Norman
+. Anderson, trade commissioner at
Copenhagen has advised the Depart
ment OF Commerce.
After the armistice, Mr.. Anderson
said. Sweden and Denmark loaded up
with American goods, expecting re-
scmption of trade with Russia but un-
settled conditions in that country have
left the imports on their hands and
they are o~verstocked. The outlet to
Germany also has been cut off, he
added, because of the failure of many
German firms to live up to their con
tracts.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
RATES BOOSTED
Shipping Board Allows 20 to 40
Per Cent Increase.
Shippers Ask For Lower Rate On
Steamers During Grain Shipping
Season.

Washington-The Shipping board
crease freight rates from 20 per e n
to 40 per ent and passenger charges
from 20 per cent to 33 1-3 per cent
over existing levels.
The board authorized the increases
in rates, fares and charges to be made
effective not later than January /, on
II days notice.
Increases were authorized between
ports on the Great Lakes of 40 per
cent on freight and 20 per cent on pas
senger, between New York and the
Canal zone, 10 per cent on freight and
33 1-3 per CEN on passenger; between
New York and Virgin Islands, 33 1-3
per cent on passenger; no freight rates
involved, and between New York and
Porto Rico, 20 per cent on freight and
20 per cent on passenger.
Washington - Representatives of
railroads serving the Western grain
regions joining with grain shippers
the Interstate Commerce commission
to permit lower rates on grain from
the Great Lakes going by rail from
Buffalo to the Eastern seaboard. Such
a decrease in rates, railroad officials
believe, would stimulate movement of
grain across the lakes and thereby
furnish increased transportation faci-
lities for this years crop. The re-
quest for the lower rates is expected
to be laid before the commission with
in a few days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
UNIVERSITY AT FORD PLANT

Automobile Manufacturer To Grant
Engineering Degrees To Employees.
Observation-Disclosures by the Ford
Motor company of an educational de-
partment to be known as the Ford
Technical institute with university
rank, which will grant degrees in
mechanical, electrical and chemical
engineering, has been announced.
Complete courses will be made avail
able to the more than $4,000 employees
without charge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
HALF INDIANA MINES SHUT

Only Halt Worklng-Eaiance Shut
Shut Down.
Terre Haute. Ind.-About half the
mines in the Indiana coal fields were
in operation. according to reports re-
ceived at headquarters of District No.
IL. United Mine Workers of America.
The remainder. It was said. were idle
due TO failure OF notification OF the
agreement on wage OF day workers to
reach the men n time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
SPANISH TOWN EMIGRATEs
All Inhabitants OF Huerta Pelayo, Ex-
cept Mayor, Coming to v. s.

Madrid-Every man in the village of
Huerta Pelayo. in the province at Gu
adalajara, has decided to emigrate to
the United States. according to Pedro
Martinez Embil, the town clerk, who
appeared at the American consulate
with rs companions to obtain vises for
passports. He declared the mayor Of
the town would have decided to go to
America, had he not been aged and in
firm. The families of the emigrants
will follow as soon as the men are set
tied In America.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
INSANE MAN RUNS AMUCK

Asylum Inmate at Fergus Falls Es-
capes and Slabs 2-Recaptured.
Fergus Falls, Minn.--Spanko Vocko-
vich. an Austrian, inmate Of the state
insane asylum here, escaped and ran
amuck through the streets. He struck
Chief Of Police Huseby In the face
with a stone. Huseby was heading a
crowd OF pursuers. Walter Wenino
grappled with the man and was
stabbed through a lung. vockovich
slightly wounded Deputy Sheriff Her
mar Sletten with his knife before he
was ~recaptured and returned to the
hospital.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Germans Destroy Munitions.

London-Munitions and hydro-air-
planes valued at nearly So, 900, 900
which recently were confiscated by the
entente commission in the Pintschs
works on the Spree river, were de-
stroyed by the 5000 employees Of the
plant, many Of whom are Communists.
says a Berlin dispatch to the London
Times.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
WAR MINISTER TO RESIGN

Member OF Belgian Cabinet VIII Leave
Post-May Precipitate Crisis.
Brussels-General Janson, the war
minister. had an audience with King
Albert and announced his intention to
resign. General Janson's resignation,
following that of Paul Hymans, the
foreign minister, would p~recipitate a
grave political crisis, which it is said
here, would necessitate postponement
of the kings Writ to Brazil.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK

Minneapolis Cash Closing Prices.
Minneapolis, Aug. 27.-Wheat No. I
dark northern, s2.4792.55; No. 1 north.
err, $2.45@2.47; No. 2 northern, $40
@2.42; No. 8 northern, $2.35@2.37.
No. 1 durum, $2.35 @2.40. Corn No. q
yellow, s1.55Q1.56; No. 3 mixed, $153
@1.5S. Oats No. 2 white, 65Ac@66&c.
Barley, choice to fancy, $1.00Q106.
Rye No. 2, $1.96B @1.97B. Naxseed.
$3.13@3.14.
South ST. Paul Live Stock.
South st. Paul. Aug. 27.-Es mated
receipts at the Union Stock Yards:
Cattle 1.400, calves 700, hogs 2,4O0,
sheep 5000, cars 1872.
Steers, Sc. 00@10.25; cows, $500
900; calves, $500 014-00; hogs, $13. 90
@15.00; sheep and lambs, $4,000
1880.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Aug. 27.-Cattle, receipts,
5000. Good to choice steers to strong,
best hers $3.50; bulk $15.50@17.25,
grassy kind and other cattle draggy.
omstly s9@14.50; cows steady range
$6.50@12.75; calves strong, bulk
choice vealers $16@17; collected lots
higher. heavy calves slow. stockers
steady.
Hogs, receipts, 10000; market 15c to
Csc higher than yesterdays average,
light and butchers showing full adj
vance, top 315.75; bulk light and
butcher hogs $15@15.60; pigs Is to
soc higher. bulk desirable kinds $14.2S
@14.75.
Minneapolis Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
Minneapolis, August II. - Butter,
creameries, extra SIC: extra fresh
frsts, SIC; f1rsts. Sic; seconds, 4Sc:
d~airies, extras. Ale: packing stock.
fresh, SIC; stale goods, Sc: grease, Sc.
Eggs-No. 1 candled. new eases,
free from rots. small dirties and
checks out, per dozen. 47c: seconds,
small, dirty and held stock. rots and
leakers out, per doz.. 33c: checks. rots
and leakers out, per dos, S3c. Qlota-
| tons on eggs include cases.
Live Poultry-Henst over 4 lbs, 2Se;
ander 4 lbs. 24c: cocks. 1sc: ducks.
fat 10000: geese. fat, 10c: boilers,
under . lbs. Soc; springs. ~ lbs. and
over. SIC.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
RUSS TRADE ATTRACTS

Italy Emphasizes Need OF Resuming
Relations In Note To Colby.
Paris-A dispatch from Lugano said
the Italian ambassador In Washington
had handed to Secretary Colby a YER
bal reply to the latter's note regard
Ing Poland. The italian reply. it was
said, emphasized the necessity of re.
Stunning relations with the Russian gov.
eminent. owing to the commercial pos
sibilities of that country.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Earl Goodwin, a well-known news
paper man, has been made assistant
TO the president of the Chesapeake &
Potomac Telephone company, one Of
the largest of the Bell telephone
corporations. Mr.. Goodwin was n of
the founders of the National Press
club and has been its president. When
Arthur Brisbane bought the Wash
ington Times MFR. Goodwin was made
associate editor of thar paper anu
devoted most Of his time to carrying
on civic campaigns. His new job will
deal with publicity and public rela-
lions with the telephone company.
which operates in Washington, Balti-
more and nearby points.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
ENGINEER GETS $50 A WEEK

Wage Increase Demand Shows Union
Official Makes Big Money. &,
Chicago-The hearing before Fed.
eral Judge Samuel Alsculer, acting as
arbitrator in the application of 200, 600
stock yards employees for an increase
in wages, brought forth the testimony
of a hosting engineer, John Delaney,
steward In the Hosting Engineers
union, who it was shown, averaged be
tween SIS and $50 a week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
BOY IS TORN BY LIONESS

More Than SO Stitches Are Taken Az
ter Feline Mau!s Youth.
Beach, N. D.-Dreadfully mauled by
a lioness and with his scalp half torn
from his head, Harold Eide, IL years
old, son Of C. j. Eide of Beach, was
hurried to a hospital at Dickinson, af-
ter more than SO stitches had been
sewed in wounds on his head, back
arms and chest.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Deer joins Herd of Cows.

Ladysmith, Wis.-While Raymond
and Irving Gilbertson, two small boys
living six miles northeast of this city,
were driving a herd of cows home
through the woods, a wild deer that
was being chased by a couple OF
hounds sought refuge with the cows.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

2 Killed, 3 Hurt In Auto Smash.
Tacoma, Wash.-Two persons were
killed and three injured when a Seat
tle-Tacoma limited interurban train
crashed into an automobile on q grade
crossing at Edgewood station. near
Tacoma. None Of the i've passengers
Of the automobile escaped.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Famous Russ General Wounded.
London--A Berlin dispatch asserts
that Russian prisoners arriving at era.
cow report that the famous Russian
cavalry general. Budenny has been
seriously wounded In action.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Bank Bandits Are surrounded.

Goreville. m.-Three bank bandits
who blew a safe In the First National
bank here and escaped with approx
mately $4,000 in Liberty Bonds, now
are reported surrounded by q posse
about 10 miles north OF this place.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Coal Miner, Go narxe.tIna.

Helena. Mont.-The rush to lay IN
coal In Montana. before the new
freight rates go into effect and add to
the price il somewhat retarded, 1t is
said. by the fact that in many in
stances coal miners have left the -its
to assist the farmers in their harvest.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Slim Feln To AvenGe Macsweeney.
L-cndon-Sinn Fem officials who
have never failed to carry out the sen
fences imposed by their courts" will
condemn to death all persons impli-
Gated in the expected death OF Terence
MacSweney. Lord Mayor Of Cork. they
declare.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
PiIarIms Journey To Shrine.

PHuFfWt cTTHoy TO ShFIne.
Templemore. Ireland-A stream Of
pilgrims from all parts of Ireland con-
tinue to pour into Teniplemore to
visit the home Of Thomas Disan. where
II was claimed miraculous cures were
being effected through the medium Of
sacred statutes which Divap declared.
began to bleed mysteriously recently.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Electric LIoht PLANT ExpIodes.

Mount Vernon. S. D.-Mount Vernon
has gone back to candles and kero-
sene lamps as the result Of an explo-
sion and fire which wrecked the cleo
trio light plant here. The loss is
estimated at approximately $45, 900,
and is not covered by insurance.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
MAKE GAS OR QUIT, ORDER
Brainerd Council Tells Company To
Furnish Consumers With Cas-.

Furnish Consumers With Gas.
Brainerd, Minn.-Refusal on the
part Of A. c. Whitney to accept the
81 minimum and SO rate proposed by
gas and council, resulted in
the councils issuing an ultimatum to
Mr. Whitney to make gas within 80
days or have his franchise annulled.
The gas consumers committee re-
ferred to the council all c%orrespon-
dence between the committee and the
Brainerd Gas and Electric company,
the latter being Mr.. Whitney's sub
sidiary company.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Fire Loss Over s5oo.ooo.

Minneapolis-Swept in a sea OF
flames, lumber yards of the Northland
Pine Lumber company, covering 25
acres, were destroyed by fire with an
estimated loss that will exceed $780,.
600.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
EnoIIsh Channel swim FaIl..

Dover. England-Henry Sullivan Of
Lowell, Mass. who started In an at
tempt to swim the English channel
from Dover to Calais. was taken from
the water 10 miles from the French
coast. according to a report received
here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Swiss Safeguard Lloyd George.
London-Swiss police took extra pre-
cautions to safeguard Premier Lloyd
George following reported departure
from Ireland of Sim Feiners who rlan
to assassinate him. The Premier ap-
peared to be unperturbed by the re-
ports, or the activity of the police.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
D. s. White Veterinary Head.

Columbus, Ohio-David S. White,
dean of the college of veterinary med
icine, Ohio state university, was elect
ed president of the American Veteri-
nary Medical association at its meeting
here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Bank Messenger Robbed.
Minneapolis-Struck In the face BY
a Of two bandits as he was waiting
for q street car. Norbert Henkes. IL
years old. messenger for the North
American bank. wal robbed Of 5000
which he wal carrying to the bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
PULP CONFERENCE URGED

Forestry Expert Would Have Meeting
With Canadians On Situation.
New London. N. H.-A conference
between representatives of the United
States and Canada to settle the con-
troversy over pulpwood from the
crown lands Of the Eastern Canadian
provinces was strongly urged at the
convention Of forestry experts and pa
per manufacturers here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
SERBS ASK INVESTIGATION
Allied Commission Wanted To Look
Into AIbania-JuCo SIav Conflict

Washington-The United States has
been requested by the Serbian govern
ment to appoint representatives to an
allied commission to investigate the
conflict between Albania and Jugo
Slavta. The request which was for
warded to the state department by the
Serbian legation here was made stimuli.
~taneously to the governments of Great
Britain, France and Italy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Des Moines Car Strike Ends.

Des Moines, Iowa-The street car
strike ended here as a result of a con-
ference between the executive board
of the car mems union and J. G..
Gamble, attorney for the traction COM
pany.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

U. S. Steamer Sails With Arms.
Antwerk-The American steamer
Warszawa, with munitions for Poland,
has left here for Danzig.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Ohio Woman Jury Saves Homo.

Ohio Woman Jury Saves Home.
Akron, Ohio-State history wal made
In the little drab municipal court room
of Judge "A. r. O'Nerl when a Jury OF
IL women returned q verdict that
saved . newly welded couple from be-
Ing evicted from their home. 1t Is the
nrst time q woman jury has eve pass
cd on . case In Ohio.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

AVcU OuoStaU Sauoo oy Svrtke.
Vancouver. Wash.-Two thousand
boilermakers at the Guy M. Standifer
ship building corporation plant here
laid down their tools In protest against
tho employment Of an alien Russian
who. It was said. had refused to apply
Tor American citizenship papers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Wrecked Steamer Reaches Port.

Wrecked Steamer Reaches Port.
Superior. Wis.-The steamer Supe-
rior City in . collision In Whitefish bay
FRIDAY night. with the loss OF 20 lives
has arrived In Superior and is under.
going repairs at the Superior ship.
yards. Members Of the crew have not
been permitted to leave the boat or
speak with anyone.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

venixelos Leaves For Athens.
Paris-Premier venizelos of Greece,
who was muderously attached by two
young Greeks In this city recently. has
left for Athens. He has completely re-
covered from the wounds inflicted
upon him by the would-be assassins.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Regulars Go To West Point.

Washington-Sixty former privates
are among the $50 members Of the
New Plebc class at West Point. COM
prising the largest number Of ap-
pointees from the ranks of the army
ever made to the academy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Girls Walking Across Continent.
Eau Claire. Wis-Beverly Byard Of
Los Angeles. and Lorraine Davis Of San
arrived here on . walking
Trip across the country.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
DAVIS DENIES RESIGNATION

Nothing To Report, Says Ambassador
Az He Steps From Steamer.
New York-John w. Davis. ambas-
sador to Great Britain. accompanied by
Mrs. Davis and his daughter. arrived
here on the steamship Olympic to
spend two months in the United
States. Mr.. Davis denied reports cur
rent in Washington that he would not
return to his post in London after his
vacation.
There Is nothing to It," he said.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Buffalo, N. IA strikee order at
fecting over 1000 members Of the
stewards department Of the four hun
dred vessels controlled BY the Lake
carrisls' association has been Issued.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Retail Prices TO Decline, 6eIIef.
Washihgton-Retail prices, in the
opinion Of the Federal Reserve board.
VIII decline slightly during the COM
ms fall and winter months. and will
slump next spring to still lower levels.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Woodbury. Succeeds Roosevelt
Washington - Gordon Woodbury..
.ormeriy q member Of the New Hamp-
hire legislature. has been appointed
assistant secretary Of the navy to suc-
seed Franklin d. Roosevelt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
NEGRO h Victim on Mob

Burlington. N. C.-John Jeffries. col
ored, wal lynched near Graham for
an attack upon Mary Lee Rudd. six
year old white girl. according to word
received here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
Reds Lose Most OF Artillery.

Heds Lose Most OF Artillery.
London-The Poles have captured
two-thirds Of the artillery used by the
Bolsheviki on the Polish front. accord.
Ing to advices from Warsaw. The
Anglo-French mission is reported to
have left Warsaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Pastor Unttes Many Couples.
Ottumwa. fowa--The Rev. Jonathan
Lee, retired Baptist minister Of this
city, performed hfs l.1l1th wedding
ceremony here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
YUKON GOLD OUTPUT SMALL
Estimated 1920 Yield S4,485, ooo-Dry
Weather Causes %Shrinkaue.

Weather Causes Shrinkage.
Dawson, Yukon-Gold yields of
placer camps in the Yukon valley for
1920 is estimated at s4,4S5,0 900 by min.
ing company officials here. Camps in
the interior Of Alaska are expected to
yield $2,9S5,0 900. There has been a
considerable shrinkage In the output,
owing to a dry season and the de.
crease In the purchasing power OF
gold.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
VILLA ESCAPES WITH PAY

Bandit Takes To Mountains With
100000 Pesos, Report
San Antonio. Texas-Partial conir.
nation Of the reported escape Of
Pancho villa into the mountains with
1000. 900 pesos turned over to him for
paying his soldiers, was received here
by army officials. The ad7ices gave
no additional details.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
BANDITS KILL POLICEMAN

Detectives Find Glue To Men In Shot
Riddled Automobile.
Observation-Disclosures of an auto
mobile. battered with buckshot. In a
driveway. furnished the police with a
clue In their search for four men, sup
posed auto bandits. one OF whom shot
and killed Patrolman Frank s. Hallet.
member Of the shotgun squad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-19
MARINE NET 81, 500, 900
FOR 8 MONTHS OF 1920
Earns About IS p. c. on Pre-
ferred, Says Statement.

The directors of the International
Mercantile Marine Company met yester-
day and 1t had been expected that they
would take action concerning the divi-
dend on the company's stock, due at
this time. No announcement concern
ing that dividend. however. was made,
but after the meeting the following
statement was given out at the COM
pany's offices:
1.-THE net earnings of this company
from its own operations and the divi-
dends which 1t has received at current
rates Of exchange by rees son of it's stock
ownership In it's subsidiary English and
American companies for the first nine
months of this year and the estimated
earnings and dividends from these
sources for the remaining three months
OF the year will. after deducting the
bond interest and estimated taxes, de-
probation and other expenses for the
entire year. amount to approximately
$500, 600. which would be about fifteen
per cent on the preferred stock This
figure does not take into account the
operating profits of the subsidiary COM
panies in excess of the total amount to
be distributed by them to the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine Company as
dividends during this year.
According to the report OF October
81, 1920. the English companies have
on hand over FLO. 900, 900 in cash, war
loans and Treasury bills; and there is
in cash, call loans and Liberty bonds In
the treasures of the American com
panies about $4,000. 900. There are
other assets, such as Holland America
Line shares, New York Shipbuilding
Corporation shares, &C.. which add SUBJ
Stantialiy to these amounts"