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New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Colonel Anderson
Declares Legion
Is ssUn-American''
Attacks Veterans Fraternity.
i'll Reply to Expulsion; Says
He Quit Long Ago; ssSwan
Song,'' Says Blackwell

Colonel Alexander E. Anderson, who
was expelled from the american Legion
Tuesday night, yesterday issued a
statement denouncing the organization
as un-American and charging that it is
good of the service men by wealthy
members and patrons.
Colonel Anderson charges he was
misled into joining the Legion. and
that he had ceased to be a member
thereof, acting on his own volition
long previous to his expulsion. The
former post commander also predicted
"quick finish" for the Legion because
of it's un-American procedure.
James NJ. Blackwell. when the state
ment of Colonel Anderson was called tx
his attention, said that Anderson wa.
merely singing his "swan song" HI
added that the incident had been CLOSED
and that he would attempt no replies tt
any statements the Colonel might
choose to make.
GAS matter of fact Anderson did
not cease to be a member of his own
volition," said Mr.. Blackwell. There
are three ways to cease membership
One is to die, another is to resign and
the third is to be expelled. There has
been no communication from Colonel
Anderson since last July, SO he did not
resign"
The statement issued by Colonel
Anderson discussing his expulsion
reads in part:
81 wish to acknowledge your commu-
nication of March 8, in which you in
form me that / am no longer member
of the American Legion. l ceased to
be member long ago. However, if il
gives you any pleasure to formally SEN
tence me l do not begrudge it to you
for it inflicts no sense Of pain on me.
"Thc American Legion is supposed
to work for the good of the soldier
1t has been prevented from doing any
thing along that line by its wealthy
members and patrons. 1t has become
hindrance to obtaining aid for the
men, while at the same time it has
turned itself into a super-government
to put over schemes that cannot be
carried out by due processes of law
under a democratic form of govern
ment
"The Legion has been identified with
many acts un-American and un-
democratic as we'll as inimical to the
soldiers interests. First it works to
smash labor and the right to strike
Next it makes the safety of the coun-
try depend on breaking Fritz Kreisler's
fiddle. Then as an organization it dis
countenances the soldiers bonus par
ade. Now it sets up as censor of free
speech by any one foolish enough to
belong to it,"
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Craig Upheld in Refusal
To Pay School Claims
Appellate Court Denies Board
Writ to Compel Settlement
Out of Old Surplus

Comptroller Craig was sustained yes
terday by the Appellate Division in his
refusal to pay claims amounting to
$o53,806, contracted by the Board of
Education for materials and services
out Of an unexpended surplus of
$912,73l, accumulated between 1912 and
1918. The board had applied for a
writ of mandamus directing the Comp
troller to pay the claims.
The Comptroller, who argued his side
OF the case in person, said:
''The case represents the boards
struggle for the power to make unre-
strained use of the public moneys, the
right to exact, the right to hoard, the
right to spend and the right to audit
the appropriations raised by taxation
for educational purposes"
Mr.. Craig also argued that 'sit is an
elementary principle of state and
municipal government that annual ap-
preparations the extent that they
are not utilized for the purposes and
within the period for which authorized
fail, the unexpended balances being
swept into general fund to be utilized
fer the reduction Of taxation"
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25

The bars across the window were no
deterrent. He had estimated the space
between. them many time in the last
two days.
a bell rang. Joe knew what that
meant. Beneath the covers his small
form gathered for. leap. The nurse
stepped out into the corridor. Joe was
ut the window before the swish Of her
starched skirt had died away. 1t was
raining harder than he thought, and
they bad put brand-new nightgown
on him that morning, as they always
did. Joe shucked the nightgown.
The next moment traffic in Schermer-
horn Street wasIhalted by the sight Of
small, naked boy dangling over the
street from the bars of a third floor
window in the Brooklyn Eye and Ear
Infirmary.
Street Long Way Down
A confusion of shouts arose. Joe
looked down rather dizzily. He was
somewhat embarrassed, too. He hadn't
realized that he was on the third floor
of the hospital, nor had ne suspected
that there would be so many people in
the street or that they would take such
an interest in one small boy.
His fingers began to slip on the iron
bar. man on the sidewalk whipped
off his overcoat and he and three others
held it, one by each corner, pitifully
inadequate life net. Joe's fingers slipped
from the bar. His body dropped.
Charles Bergh, Of 295 Carroll Street,
who was holding one corner of the coat,
saw in that instant that Joe would miss
it. He relinquished the garment and
stood with appraised arms. Joe pumped
into them. Both rolled over on the side
walk, Bergh still clasping the boy and
trying to shield him from hurt with his
body.
Neither of them was hurt, except for
a bruise or two. Joe was put back to
bed and three new bars were put on
each window. Joe lives at 203 Stockton
Street, Brook2yn, and he has promised
to stay in tAe hospital until he is told
he can go hcn0.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25

death of the Cardinal also was "aa
irreparable loss to all the republics Of
the American continent"
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,
Republican leader, described the Cardi-
nal as "a man who inspired affection
in every one"
s'In common with all our people, /
mourn the death of Cardinal Gibbons,
President Harding's message said.
ellis long and notable service to the
country and to Church makes us all his
debtors. He was ever ready to lend his
encouragement to any movement for
the betterment Of his fellow men. He
was the very finest type of citizen and
churchman.
at was my good fortune to know him
personally and l held him in the high
est esteem and veneration. His death
is distinct loss to the country. but it
brings to fuller appreciation a great
and admirable life"
Mr. Coolidge made the following
statement regarding the death of Car
dinal Gibbons:
II learn with great regret of the
death of Cardinal Gibbons. He held a
deservedly high place in the estimation
Of his fellow countrymen for his schol-
aIship and patriotism and his devout
piety."
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Boy Finds Hospital Too Sloa0,
Drops 3 Floors From, WindOiC
Four-Year-Old Joe Biezner Thought Two Days
Enough to Recover From Operation; Quick
Wit of Man in Street Saves Him From Injury

For two days four-year-old Joe
Bianzner had watched the sunshinv
patches from the windows swing
around the children's ward in the
Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital, at 70
Schermerhorn Street. For two days he
had tried to read the fantastic shadow
graphs that stalked across the ceiling.
For two days he had listened to the
shouts of lucky boys who played catch
and marbles in the street.
Joe had had enough Of it. There had
been some sense, perhaps, in lying in
bed once. But that was long ago
four or five days ago. That was Just
after they had taken him for ride
in funny high bed on wheels that
they took right into the elevator and
lifted up to room that was something
a restaurant where Joe had eaten once,
all glistening white with queer trays
on wheels that were heaped with
cleaning metal utensils.
He was ready to admit that he had
been pretty sick youngster when he
woke up later in the ward. But for
two days his legs had been itching to
run and his lungs had been bursting to
yell. He was ready to bet that the
energy seething within him would en-
able him to outplay those tantalizing
boys whose voices he,had heard in the
street.
Finds Nurse an Obstacle
In fact he had made up his mind to
test this theory. Only he had to wait
until the nurse was out Of the room.
Once he had decided to go to the win
dow just to look out and nurse had
pushed him back into the pillow before
he had SO much as got foot out of
bed.
That was why he watched the nurse
so closely yesterday. He was un-
daunted by the rain which dripped
1t couldn't be raining so very hard or
the window wouldn't be open at all.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Deadlock in A-Day Trial

The jury in suit brought by tho
K H. Macy Company against the Victor.
Talking Machine Company, which has
been on trial before Judge Julian w.
Mack in the United States District
Court for forty-four days, was unable
to reach an agreement after eight
hours deliberation, and at 10:45 o'clock
last night was taken to the. Hotel Nc
Alpin Tor the night.
The action is for damages exceeding
half a million dollars. The suit q
based on alleged restriction impeding
the sale of records by the r. H. Macy
Company These restrictions. Il "a 81.
legged. were placed on the sale of rec
ords from 1914 to 1917.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Training Camps Located

WASHINGTON, March "a. - Tenta-
tive plans for conducting citizens mill
tary training camps next summer. as
authorized under the army reorganiza-
tion act, were announced day by the
War Department in instructions issued
to the nine corps area commanders.
Preparations were ordered for train
ing approximately 1900 candidates in
each of the corps areas, locations be-
ing announced for either one or two
camps in each.
The number OF candidates to be re-
cruited for each corps area was pre-
dicated on sufficient funds being made
available in the next army appropria-
tion bill to provide transportation and
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Members Of Laity and Churc1nmen Of
AU Creeds Praise Late Cardinal

counsel in the United States for the
Independent Order Free Sons of Israel,
said, in part:
"The death of Cardinal Gibbons re-
moves from the theater of great human
endeavor one of it's most renowned and
beloved characters. Great as his loss
to the Roman Catholic Church may be,
his loss to the world is irreparable"
Supreme Knight Joseph A. Flaherty
issued call to all councils and mem
bers of the Knights of Columbus to
pray for the repose Of the soul Of
Cardinal Gibbons. The call was sent
to the 2,200 councils of the order.
Eight hundred thousand members will
remember him in their Good Friday
prayers to-day. The call from the su-
preme knight emphasized the support
Cardinal Gibbons had given to the
Knights of Columbus from its or
ganization.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Prin,ute's Death Saddens
Officials at Washington
His Going a Distinct Loss to the
Country, Says Harding; 'sHe


WASHINGTON, March 24.-News of
the death of Cardinal Gibbons was re-
ceived in Washington to-day with uni
vcrsal sadness. Officials from Presi-
dent Harding down expressed sorrow
at the death of the primate of Amer
ican Catholic hierarchy and paid tribute
to him.
The President, in a message to the
Rev. Owen B. Corrlgan. Auxiliary
Bishop of Baltimore, said that the
death of the Cardinal was "a distinct
loss to the country" Vice President
Coolidge praised the Cardinals scholar
ship, patriotism and devout piety.
Secretary Weeks characterized the
Cardinals death IAN irreparable loss
to his Church and his country" DIR.
S. Rowe, director general of the
Fan-American Union. added that the
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Harvester Co. to Cut Force

CHICAGO, March 24.-The Interna-
tional Harvester Company, which last
night made known proposed wage re-
ductions of from 6 to 20 per cent fer
$4,000 employees, to-day announced
that present economic conditions would
make it necessary to lay off several
thousand men within the next sixty
DAYS.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Ne,cs Of Cardinals Death
Not Told to Sick Brother.

NEW ORLEANS, March 24.-Wordof of
the death of Cardinal Gibbons was not
communicated to his only living
brother, John T. Gibbons, here to-day,
because of the latter's serious condi-
ton from prolonged illness.
For many years the late Cardinal
came here annually for a vacation.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Debs Travels to
Capital Alone to
See Daugherty
tcsnt'susd srsn page ess,

trial court and jury. He was permitted
to do so here. The Debs case. as have
said before, stands alone. l could not,
Of course, go to him.
What took place and the infcrma-s
ton ] have acquired will be reported
in due time only to the President, and
that in connection with any recommen-
dations that may be made when the in-.
vestigation is concluded. De5s came
here without guard and so returns tu.
Atlanta. Colonel Goff, assistant to the
Attorney General, was present during
the inquiry"
Prison Officials Silent
ATLANTA, March e4.-A report that
Eugene v. Debs had left the peniten-
tiary here for Washington gained. cir
culation last night, but the prison Of
ficial who was responsible for the
rumor refused TO give any specific in
formation. The secrecy surrounding
the prisoners movements was impene-
trable to-day even after the Attorney
General in Washington had announced
that Debs was in the capital.
Fred Zerbst. warden at the peniten-
tlary, would say only that he couldn't
dispute Attorney General Dougherty's
word regarding Debs's whereabouts.
The warden refused to say when Debs
left or how long he would be gone or
whether he had already returned. The
accepted belief here was that the pris-
oner had left Washington this after
noon and would arrive in Atlanta to-
morrow noon.
Samuel N. Castelton, Debs's attor-
iney here, was apparently as mystified
by the prisoners trip to Washington
as anybody. He said to-day se had had
no hint that his client intended to leave
the prison.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16

a story of community where a great lumber company held the na- tfves in it's grasp through the cleS- exilass of foreman who terrorized the country. The little community was at it's wits ends to throw off the yoke until it thought of the son or a man who in former years had turned the same kind of a trick.
 This boy, just budding into stall wart manhood, was the son of pio- little city with the hired assassins of
 the company.
 ssThe Iron Rider is the sort of a picture Big Bill Russell takes to like a duck to water. It is fast, gripping and full of fight and action.
 Mutt and Jeff are also on the bill neer who in former days had orsan- ized a band of visilantes which had cleaned up the country when bad men had taken charge. This son was
 called by his aged father and giver the old uniform of the feared Iror 1 Riders. Alone, he takes charge ane 1 beats the foreman al his own game but not until he had fought oyei every inch of the ground around the
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
The Hie

William Russell returns to the Tin today in '."The Iron Rider. IT Is
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
Columbia

Love, Honor and Obey" adapted to the screen by Eugene Walker rom Charles Neville Bucks popular novel, "The Tyranny of Weakness will be the feature film play at Mauk's Co., lumbia tneater for the last times to- day. The Columbia musical trio also will he a part of today's program. this organization of musical artists remaining at the Columbia Tuesday and "Wednesday.
 Love, Honor and Obey Is a story of love and prejudice of old fash toned New England. It has an ex- cellent plot, is masterfully handled by an all-star cast and the photog raphy is unusually good.
 Another feature of the program for the last times today is Larry Semon's latest comedy success, "The Stage Hand.' and probably the best con- edy he has ever done for the screen
 It is a scream from start to finish IA Bray Photograph is also being | shown
 Don Fiatti, world famous accordiar
 player. Miss England violinist. ano , A. A. Devol whistler, make up thl
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
in their latest comedy creation, ~The
Stranc


 Quantity and class both distinguish the ball at the Strand. Ethel Clayton is seen in a smashing dramatic story entitled The Price of Possession and Fatty Arbuclxle comes along with his sid d-splitting Garage and helps to make the offering the biggest pro- gram that the Strand has seen fit to put on for months.
 Ordinarily any management would be content to offer Miss Clayton alone in her picture, .sThe Price of Possession because it is special Paramount feature. But the fact that Richards and Mace have a number oi pictures on hand because of the late opening of the Rialto theater com pels them to double up and use two features instead of one.
 Miss Claytons picture shows her ir role distinguished by the fact that she has never been seen in one like il in her long career on the silver sheet She plays the part of a woman whose l family creed was Keep what you gei and God help those who try to taSs l it." All herplife she had wanted { | home. children and -contentment. Al her life until her worthless husban, l dies she had had abuse. Then .sh' 1 became mistress of magnifKen mansion and had her every wisl l gratffied. Then came the rightfu i owner and tried to take 1t from her
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
WaIthalI Here rhis Weel<

During the coming week. in fact commencing Thursday night, May l9. at the E,lks theater, theatrical and movie fans vii Ihave an oppof- tunity of seeing and hearing Henry B. WaltAaf. of photoplay fame, en- act two plays on the spoken stage. On Thursday and Friday night he will present Ibsen's 'Ghosts. and Saturday and Sunday at all per fornances he will offer his new comedy drama, Taken In.
 Henry Walthall, unlike many movie stars who of late years have turned their efforts from the screen to the stage without an understanding Of the stage art and it's purposes. was somewhat of luminary on the le- l gitimate stage before entering the picture field. He was born on a l cotton plantation in Shelby county. l near Birmingham, Alabama, and in i 1900 left WalthaH farm and went | to New York. After a few days lie jofned the Murray Hill Stock com pany Several seasons followed With l other stock companies. which made
 him a finished, polished and lntelh- gent actor and a general favorlte ! He then appeared to advantage ] in leading roles in number of orig | lnal New Ofh pTOQ0IAtOiies
 them the civil war drama, Win ! chester" in which he played the 1 part of Captain Clay Randolph; he l was featured on the road as Steve Danbury in Under Southern Skies, 1 then followed the most important part of Mir. Walthan,s speaking 1 stage career, a four years engage ment with Henry Miller and Marga- ; 1 ret Anglin. during which time the! l put on .gThe Great Divide. ''Pippa Passes s.The Faith Healer, and {
 revival of The Only Way llt l went to England when Mir. Mile | took eThe Great Divide across tn' 1 Atlantic. and upon his return 10 tii-
 states he started his photoplay ca l reer. . Ibsen,s "Ghosts.'' hfs vehicle foI l Thursday and Friday nights. is 2 l strong drama that has something r say and says it in an absorbing way
 with a really capable cast who give
 intelligent expression to the lines
 and situations, and has fairiy Wol
 the applause it has, set going III tns
 eastern metropolises this winter sea
 son.
 siTaken In," his nes~ production, l:
 said to be a decidedly refreshing pt
 of entertainment, possessing charm
 snap comedy that is clean and COT
 vuIsing at the same time coit { ceit that is piquant. and. best of
 the Walthall company is top heaNN with names in the cast that spell DIS
 favor among patrons of the theateF
 The list includes Mary Charlestoh I
 William Clifford, Aaude Truex, Ell z
 abeth De Witt. Arthur Rutledsse sherman Bainbridge. Cleora ofdfdl and Charles De Wore The engage ment in Phoenix is for six perform ances. with sGhosts" as the attractloi on Thursday and Friday nights ant Taken In" the comedy. on SattT day and Sunday at both maui fe and night performances.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16

The Devil's Pass Key" a story of gay Partisan life, in which beau tifm wife is helped out financially by a chiValrous American army officer, was shown here for tlae first time last night at the Plaza theater.
 The picture is the latest Universal Jewel production bv Erich von .Saro- helm, author and director of the re- cent Universal-J success, Blind Husbands
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
An1usenenfs
Ramona


 The Ramona has a double bill of pictures starting today, when Chap in is seen in "A Days Pleasure" and Dorothy Dalton in ''Hard Boiled.
 chaplin's offering is being screen Id for the first time since 1t played It's premier engagement at the strand several months ago. It is a typical Chaplin comedy. the story dealing Rith Charlie and his family on a lays pleasure in a Ford car that 'sifimmies" If you have never seen Chaplin in this picture you will get though laughs to fill book
 Dorothy Dalton in Hard Boiled $ at home in a part that many say Nas just made to fit her. She plays he part of girl who has the repu- iation of being hard boiled" and to i've up to her name she plays the game.
 The two pictures continue for to- norrow at the Ramona, giving way to Big Bill Russel in The Man Who Dared.''
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16

and she fought like a tigress. fought to keep the happiness she had dreamed of in her barren years. But you'll like this for it's human and good.
 Arbuckle. of course. IS as funny as ever as Ford salesman.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16
Riverside

At the opening of the season Riv- erside drew attention from dance lovers because of the excellence of Inc dance orchestra. Devotees of aancing were delighted to find that sshe management had provided one Bf the best orchestras in the state. In fact. many have pronounced it the best.
 Now comes the added .'big noiser at Riverside. "The Slide" the big. new daredevil slide It's the talk of the whole valley It is so fast that the bather going down leaves the slide for more than a dozen feet right after the descent begins and aoes not touch again until he or she Is flying through the space half way aown. It is the biggest addition that Inc park has been able to put in for several seasons, and will be the at fraction for the next few weeks when the management has something else to spring as a surprise
 The big pool is an attraction also these days and will soon be the mec- ca for those who drop down after worl1s to take offp in the drink
 Riverside this year is the best it has ever been and will go on adding 10 Ats attractions until there will be uo~other spot in Arizona that can Selse- to compete with it.
 Coliseum
 Tomorrow evening is Gift night at the Coliseum, and next Friday is amateur night. Tonight an entire change of program takes place, when Miller and Wakefield present the brand new musical comedy entitled High and Dry another of Produc- nr Oakleyss masterpieces with the fun maker. Jack Miller, in the prin- cipal comedy role, assisted by Ann Montgomery Jack Oakley, Petty BIair. Carolina Brunson, Al McDon- ald and that Winter Garden Revue beauty chorus. This playlet is en. tireiy new to Phoenix, with new ac ton. new song numbers. new dane es, new costumes, scenery and light ing effects. It will run three days
Arizona republican., 1921-05-16

trio. They will be heard in com plete new program Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-07-08
MOTHER AND SON
N DEATH PAcIl
CLAIMANT OF TITLE OF DUTCH
Ess, AMERICAN WOMAN Az. 4
TEMPrs SUICIDE. & Z
(By United Pfsss.)

LONDON, July 7l--Mms. Deguise
Hite, an American and 'selfsstyled
Duchess, and her son. George Hars
bough, aged twenty-four. were near
death here today from poisoning as
the result of suicide pact. ast
The suicide attempt was discovered
yesterday, but not made public until
today. II was said that it was the re-
suit of financial troubles.
Nine. Hite was formerly the wife
of George E. Harbough, millionaire,
formerly Of Cleg Gland. After securing
her divo,ce she married Desuise Hite.
portrait painter and claimant OF tho IT,
tie OF Duke OF France. She was later
divorced from him and has divided
her time between Paris, London and
the United States. ssi-& tfst@ s5
Nine. IIite was noted for the beauti.
ful gowns she wore. She moved In
the highest planes Of society and prob
ably had one of the widest acquaint.
ances OF any woman on the continent.