davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
CURTIS INQUEST TODAY;
OFFICERS WON'T ATTEND
Chief Sherry Says Authorities
Will Show Hands at Pre-
lirninary Hearing

That the police will show their
hands at the preliminary hearing OF
waiter r. Hines, charged with the
murder OF Policeman w. |. Curtis. in
Police Court. Part IL, on saturday.
ana do not expect to attend or tcsti-
~ mt the coroncr's inquest OF the
murdered officer in the basement of
the city Hall this morning. WAS the
statement made by Chief OF Police
{. a. sherry last night.
In 50 far it is known there
were no cycwitncsScS to the crime
anu no important testimony bearing
on the mystery surrounding the ac-
tual shooting is expected to be Of
fcrcd.
Eugene T.: Michcls under $4,000
bail charged with being an "acccs-
sorry before and after the fact" Wis
tied Headquarters during The day and
asked tn see Detective Sergeant Smith
assigned to the case. After Il short
conversation they left for the South
Side. The nature of their converse
iion was not divulEcd.
The inquest will be conducted by
DIR. j. w. BrodnaX, Assistant City
Coroner The jury will be composed
Of Hamilton White. foreman, y ohm W.
Granger, Thomas ID. Turner, Charles
Il. O'Rcrry, j. T.. Brown and w. H..
Harding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
LEGION MEN WILL HEAR
CRIDL|N ON THE PAGEANT
Miss Mary Johnston Writes
She Will Aid in Making
Project Success
Project Success.

Secretary w. ID. Cridlin, of tho Vir-
ginia Historical Pageant Association.
VIII go to Norfolk this evening.
where tomorrow morning he will de-
liver an address before the third an
nua' convention of the American Lee
sion of Virginia. lie will tell tho
icSlonnaircs about the "Vahispa', on
.er'aihments which will be given this
iail ana winter. the same being tho
i"rerunn,rs Of the great historical
HPcc'acie 10 he staged here next Nav
yesterday letter was received M
pageant headquarters from Miss Mary
Johnston. the authorcSs who sa in
She was deeply Interested i'm tho
forthcoming pageant and was ready
ana wiling To do everything she can
TOT thc success of the project.
IL. 6. SVEN, librarian ut the Colloro
OF William and Mary. Williamsburg.
sent IN several suggestions for pro-
dnctlon IN the pageant, including
seNerai scenes of early days at that
historic institution
ON Monday next Secretary Cridlln
VIII deliver an address at Beaver
Dam. where a celebration will Id
staged. The invitation was extended
by Walton Hall, superintendent OF
schools OF Hanover County.
Yesterday afternoon photographs of
two or more sites at Forest Hill were
taken, and these, with views from
bryan Park and one or two other
proposed sites. will he laid before the
board OF directors shortly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
GOTHAM BAs VALID RIGHT
TO LARGEST CITY CLAIM
Geographic Society Bulletin
Says American City Is En-
titiet do First Place.
IBy Associated Press, ]

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3l.-Ncw. York
has valid claim against London
for classification as the largest city
IN the world. according TO the Ma
tonal Geographic Society. Discus
sing the recent announcement OF the
British census that greater London"
has now population OF 7.i76.lGS
persons. geographic society bullc
tin today questioned the right Of
London city proper to claim all that
population and suggested that New
fork's 5.G20.0iS souls actually within
one municipality under one municipal
government, may make II largest.
Legally. as municipal unit, Lon
tion' refers only To the area within
The boundaries OF the county OF Lon
don the bulletin asserted. ''Oniy
Nireatcr London figures are carried
in the dispatches. but nj the rate o.:
growth they indicate. London proper
still les under the 100000 mark.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
SEVEN YEARS CANAL.
TRAFFIC, 13,4l6 SHIPS
NgErrEntc Tonnage nf Panama Route
I. f5.S'h'.0i" From Its Open-
inr. llnlr

WASHINGTON, Aug. During
inc seven years OF commercial opcr-
alton OF the Panama Canal, ending
August II last 1916 commercial
vessels made the transit through
the isihmus, according TO the Panama
canal Record. The aggregate tom
nag" OF these vessels wac 45.SG9.-
ai2 ana their cargo totailcd 5l.57S.-
'20 tons of @,2i0 pounds.
The traffic was made up of 6.3SS
vessels, OF 2l.a3S.325 net tons, carry
inG 22.2la,i02 tons OF cargo. from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, and T.
o2S vessels of 23,936,6l7 net tons.
carrying 29.363,61S toms of cargo.
from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
LOWER TEMPERATURE
PROMISED FOR TODAY
Mercury ON Yesterday Climbed I" Us
degrees. a slight Rain bringing
Relief in Evening.

y slight decrease In temperature
is promised today in this section or
NirEinia by Uncle SANS official prog
"*iicat"r at Washington, who says
the day Will he generally fair.
Tho last day of August went or
record as one OF the hottest OF the
cht'rc summer season. when at 3
o'clock yesterday the mercury in tho
"'hciai THERMOMETERS OH Chimborano
lark registered rs degrees. one de-
gree below the maximum of the day
previous overcast clouds caused Il
depressing humidity during the
afternoon. and n high wind and slight
RAINFALL brought relief around :,
% clock. The rainfall was officially
registered at two-tcnths of an incn,
barely enough to settle the dust.
During the day doctors from tho
Virginia Hospital answered tnrcs
calls To persons who were overcome
by the heat. none of the patients be-
ing in serious condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
MOVIES AT
MONROE PARK TONIGHT
Community Recreation Nsnocintion
Furnishing Interesting Program
mt Various CcDtrrs in I.I,x

The Community Recreation Asso-
citation Will give it's first out door
moving picture show OF the season at
Monroe Park tonight at S o'clock.
SHOWS OF similar nature have been
given in eleven other sections Of tho
city this season ana the popularity
of them induced the directors of the
association to stage one Mt Monroc
Park.
The recent festival at t'himhorazo
playground attracted thousands Of
people aud the muIti-coiorcd cos
sumcs OF the boys and girls who tool,
Part presented u scene that n far
Eastern hazaar probably would find
dIlhcnlty In duplicating. Folk dances.
balloon" dances and many other
varieties OF the tcrpischorcan art
were executed In II way that drew ap-
plause from those assembled.
Music. both vocal and instrumental.
hs well as certain kinds OF dances
which included acrobatic ability. COM
nletcd the remainder of the, program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
STRIKE OF COTTON HANDS
MENACEs NEW ORLEANS
Walkout of Labor Threatens
Paralysis of Port
Activities.
IDy Associated prcss.l

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Aug. 31.-A
strike which might paralyze the mort
OF New Orleans was feared tonight
AT result OF Il threatened walkout
or all labor, including tcnmstcrs. in
VOWED in the handling of cotton here
IL the cotton strike were called, lead
crs said. il inevitably would spread
To handlers of other classes OF freight.
The committee on handling charges
oil the cotton exchange announced to-
gay ,hat II had been unable To come
To an agreement with tho Dock and
cotton Council. composed OF cotton
handling and related unions upon tho
recently announced cut in wages.
This reduction, originally designed
Tor the public warehouse only, was
concurrcd I'm by all the private ware
houses. 1t is is per cent less than
the men are receiving, but the new
tariff would leave the pay virtually
50 per cent above what the men re-
ccivcd i'll 1916. at the time the last
adjustment was made.
The board of directors OF the cot
ton exchange Endorsed the new scale
today. but no further word was come
from the dock and cotton council. In
cluded in the membership of the labor
body are members of many unions
which are concerned but little with
the handling Of the staple. In this
fact is said to lie the danger Of n
general harbor strike
Labor union officials have not an
nounccd their next step. but action
by them is expected before the end
of tho week. The position OF the
men is that the new scale would not
afford them living wage. Action
by the cotton exchange and OF the
board of port commissioners. it is
claimed. was taken To place New Or
leans upon parity with other ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
EAST END BOOSTERS
FAVOR BOND DIVISION
President Oscar Il. Parrish, In II
Speech at Annual Picnic Gives
Views nj urrnuiynfin Nc,,,t,.s.

President Oscar Il. Parrish, In Il
Speech at Annual Picnic Gives
Views of OrEanizn lions Members
The business Mems Association OF
Church Hill and Fulton, known MS
the East End boosters" observed
it's annual outing yesterday afternoon
ut Narina School. Hcnrico County.
More than 100 members of the or
Eanization gathered ut Twenty nth
ana Broad Streets at 2:3O o'clock and
lett shortly thereafter in automobiles
for the school. president Oscar Par
IRISH ana Secretary Dave Donati led
the party. Refreshments were served
nurinE the afternoon, and n game of
baseball was played between men,
hers OF the organization and the
kiwanis Club. resulting in Il victory
for the kiwanlans in two innings \
shower broke UP the game.
President Parrish in short speech
declared that the objects OF the or
IaniZation were TO promote the in
tercsts of the East End primarily
and those Of the city generally. lie
said the association agreed with the
delegation from Jefferson Ward in
Council that large appropriations for
city-widc use. should be equally di-
Nidcd between the wards.
John G. Goodc. chairman OF tho en-
tcrtainmcnt committee provided
number OF stunts. The party returned
to the city about o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

The Greater London which has
nearly 100000 persons has an ex-
istcnce rs metropolitan and police
unit. Its population Is distributed
over G93 square miles. an area six
times that OF municipal London and
more than twice that OF municipal
New York"
~ Greater New York" modelled on
the Greater Tendon lines. taking in
all suburban cities within Il fifteen
mile radius from the city center, rs
the English capital does. with New
Jersey towns included would pass
i.ondon's population well within Il
like area" the bulletin concludes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
|g|lgRk HARD AND SAVE,
IssADVCE OF NJ ADAMS
Richmond Banker Tells Adj
Yertising Club This Is
Way to Prosperity.

Eve. must work harder, produce
wore and save more" was the mes
ESsnSe delivered To the members anc
|9guests of the Richmond Advertising
Club yesterday at the weekly lunch
con NJ the Richmond Hotel by
sfThpmas j. McAdams, vice -presidcns
gsofSsthey Merchants National Bank.
land rice-presidcnt of the American
Bankers' Association. Mr.. McAdams
ssaia the only way for nation. or
"a state to get out of debt is through
athe working and saving Of her pc,-
Epie; Unless the people of Virginia
are wiling to work and save they
.fFytd continue to rock along" said
!; AZ, j MSeaadams, and be second to
..ssisrn s33 TSiand and other States
Mr.. McAsiams was introduced by
StS.s -. ,Sydnor. Of Sydnor Hurdles.
Nho briefly referred TO an auto.
sSnapile- trip he had made through
Y thS. West, where ne found splendid
highways He said he came HON.
undetermined 10 boost good highways
m6Fe than he had ever before.
pit. McAdams pointed out that 10
per cent OF the counties in Virginia
Z Aack transportation facilities. and he
=
mission was ten years lat. in gram
i3g, n cate increase. and then the in
Z grease was made when business wa.
CHA down grade instead OF upward
= hsS SAID Virginia needed good roads
& forget 1.-The products of her farms TO
market and he drew a contrast be-
the counties in the Valley
3ps5s Virginia, whore good roads arc
found most everywhere. with coun-
s5ttes in the Northern Neck; where
sthere are no improved highways CON
meeting with n Statewide system.
an, 1.-THE. Valley the farm lands arc
aeld ut, higher price than those in
the Northern Neck. though. the
sneaker said. tho land was no richer.
and the conditions surrounding farm
life; no. better, except the one thing
good roads
Mr.. McAdams urged that tho pub
riic stop knocking the bond issue.
miles. something better could he
offered by the Knockers lie said
he, was in favor OF the good roads
program OF tho Virginia Good Roads
Association. hut If some better p,an
that would insure good highways
quicker. was offered. he would sun
port Its
Z Mr.. Sydnor. the chairman. thank
ed MR. McAdams for his address.
and, told the members OF the ciun
That 1T, was up 20 them as advcrtis-
ing men and women to put their
shoulders To the wheel in behalf az
good roads.
After dinner was par,akcn OF.
Miss Mary Cassidy sang several
songs which frightened the hours
meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
N. Y. COURT UPHOLDS
BONUS ACT INVALID
Violates state Constitution, Prohibtt-
ing Lending Credit or state for
Individual Benefit.
Hey .Associ;i ted Press. |

ALBANY. y. Y, Aug. 3i.--rhc Court
of Appeals. by Il vote Of ii"c TO two.
today held the state soldier bonus act
invalid on the ground that it violated
article VII. section |, Of the State
Constitution, which prohibits lending
the credit Of the State for the benc-
fit Of any individual, association or
corporation.
The bonus act. according To the ma
Jority of the court. is clearly 4 gift
of the credit OF the state unless il is
payment OF some obligation which
the State owes. The court contends
that the bonus is not the payment of
an obligation To the former service
men from the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
Raid bedford Comfy SIM.

LfNCHBuRG. VA. Aug 3l.-The
l-ynchburg police Monday night cx-
tended their operations out into Bed
ford County and near Ha!scy. several
miles from the city. they captured a
still alleged to have been operated by
James Colts, who was arrested and
brought to tho city Jail. The stili
was chopped up and a SINAI! amount
or liquor was taken by the raiders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
$4,000 Fire at Mi,fora.

~ .FEREloERlCkSBURG VA, rug. ~.
The large planning mill at Milford
5SsaFe'ine County. belonging TO Walter
WILSON, was destroyed by fire early
jNWeHncsday morning. The fire is be-
( heNsd 10 have started i'll tho engine
room. The entire plant was swept by
4 the flames as also was a dry kiln. and
ElhcN damaGc was very heavy. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 with only
$4,000 Insurance. Three cars loaded
with lumber at the plan; were also
consumed. The lumber piled on the
yards VAS saved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

curb, it will be admired by all who see it.
Distinction stands out in every line! The
closer your inspection, the more will be
revealed to be proud Of. For the Westcott
is right in detail, as it is right in design.
What Car!
1t climbs hills-pulls through sand and
mud-handles in traffc-and in fact per
forms under all circumstances with an
case that is astonishing to those who drive
the car for the first time.
In addition to containing nationally
known units, such as Continental, Thinker,
Delco, Brown-Lipe, Borg g. Beck, Willard,
Warner, Fedders and Gemmer, it is
equipped with every convenience that
could add to the pleasure of its occupants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
Find BODY OF N,,,,.,,

LONDON. Aug. 3i.-The body OF
Commander Louis II. MaXhcld. COM
mhnuinS officer of the American
naval contingent. who was killed in
the HR-2 disaster, has been rccov-
cred, according to Il dispatch from
the Daily Mail from Hull
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

All War Increases Wiped Out
Westcott has gone at the task of lowering
costs with determination. The object has
been at any sacrifice to reach, promptly,
a stable and satisfactory level of prices.
This has been done by anticipating the
lowered parts-costs, which will not actually
be in effect until 1922.
The reductions here announced amount
to as much as the increases which we were
forced to make during the entire three
years preceding! The Westcott can be
purchased now at rock-b bottom prices,
and your investment is therefore pro-
tected and made safe against future varia-
tons in the market!
Regardless of price, the Westcott is
car you will enjoy. AS it stands at your
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
Kicked ON ucnd by Horse.

iNNCliBuRG, VA. Aug. 3l.-Willie
FcnnHtL I'm orphan OF years. OF
EvinEton. Is patient In the Lynch
BURG hospital suffering from serious
Injuries about the head from the kick
OF horse Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

1t has Enthusiastically controlled motor
temperature, radimeter, clock, bumper
spotlight-socket, windshield cleaner, gas
gauge on dash, cowl ventilator, cigar
lighter, tonneau light, etc. Nothing has
been spared that will make the Westcott
Ger of longer life, and of more genuine
satisfaction during all theyearso fitslonglife.
Try 1t! Buy 1t!
At the new prices, the Westcott deserves
every consideration at the hands of the
most careful buyer. A phone call or
visit to our show room tomorrow will put
you under no obligation, and we shall
very gladly place Westcott at your dis
posal for examination, trial or compar;.
son as you may desire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-08
Platoon From Co. f
At Rifle Range Sunday

A platoon of 40 men from Company
L. Srd Maine Infantry. y. &. :. NJ,
commanded hy Captain Raymond
Swift. went in two army trucks to the
rifle range at o'clock Saturday eve
ming The mch were fully equipped in
heav. marching order and went into
camp at s o'clock.
Soon two we'll arranged lines of pup
tents were pitched Bonfres lighted
things up and made up for the lack
of a moon. Taps were sounded at II
+. NJ. and the men left the Campfros
for the novelty of sleeping in camps
which they had carried on thci" backs.
After the morning mess Sunday, a
drill in pack rolling took place and
was followed by rifle firing at the 200
Nard range. A feature of tho outing
was the individual cooking by the
men, who had to cook their rations or
go hungry. Happily tho ingenuity of
the men afforded appetizing means and
all apparently enjoyed their own cook
ing.
One of the men proved his fearless
ness by attacking a skunk with the toe
CT his boot. His courage was APP
plauded but his judgment was severe
" censored by tho chap who chose him
for his hunkia.
In spite of the rain Sunday. the
mems spirits we're high whom they re-
turned at noon to the city, ard they
are eagerly awaiting next Saturday,
when the company leaves for Camp
Dcvcns Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-08
nited States might in

the United States might in
spect.
Mrs. Shepard cited the case Of tho
late Joseph +. Smith. first president.
who. 10 years after Utah was admitted
to the union under the sacred promise
and constitutional provision 20 allan
don pOlygamy and lG years after Pres
idcnt Woodruif had issued his mani
festo advisitn,; the Latter Day Saints
to refrain from contracting marriages
contrary to thr Law of tho land tcsti
fed before tn" senatorial committee
at Washington that was invest eating
Reed smooth that he was still living
with his five wives. had heg"tten IL
children sine" polygamy became lilo
gal. acknowledged himself a law
breaker and declared that he MES will
Ing to take his chances with tho law.
Another citation with Documentary
evidence was with reference 10 Mar
garet GedGcs. who also was summoned
to Washington and who declared un-
der oath that she was not married,
that shc did not know who was the
father Of her son, pref"rring t. swear
away her character than I" portray
the poriidy Of the Mormon church. A
few years late" the wcaithicSt Mormon
in salt Lake city, David Ecclcs,
dropped dead on the street at - years
Of age Tie mad failed To make pro-
vision for Margaret in his VIII. She
brought suit. declaring that she was
enc of his plural wives and that her
son was his Legitimate heir together
with his other wives and children. A
Mormon judge on the evidence pro-
duced AWARDED her $4,000 for the
rewarding Of Ter son.
The way in which the thousands of
tourists are hoodwinked every week
by the Mormon authorities, who have
the stage set to represent Mormonism
in its most alluring way. cam" in for
such druhhing with mingled Wit
and sarcasm that the audience was
kept in laughter.
AT o'clock Sunday afternoon at
the Penney Memorial church Mrs
Shepard spoke at n meeting of women
only on the subject The Mormon
Temple Secrets"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-08
MILITARY FUNERAL
For Late Private Wilbur r. Leighton
Held Sunday Afternoon ct the Meth
odiet Cbnrcb

Many sOrrOW:nC friends and citizens
attended the impressive military flu
neral at 3 O'Clock Sunday fternoon
at tho Cnil efsalist church Tor the
late Private Wilbur f. Leighton. a
former member of Co. NJ. lh'd Regi-
ment. who was killed in action in
France in September 1918 TIE body
lay in state ut the church from 10
O'Clock in the morning until The time
Of t"h funeral, tn" casket being sur
rounded with beautiful floral tributes
The members of James Fitzgerald
Post No. 2, American Legion. march
Cd from their hall on Water street to
thc church, being escorted by the Au-
gnStd Cadet land, Frank A. Dennis
leader. At The church Commander
Frank L. Southland read The impress
sly" ritual service of the Legion. and
Rev. A. Francis Watch.. pastor Of the
church. gave the eulogy. The church
quartet, composed Of Samuel 1.tconb
bass. Keith Ryan tenor, Mrs. Catha-
rne Burleigh contralto. with Mrs. NJ
f. SaWtelle as soprano, rendered the
vocal selection Rock of Ages" Mrs
Clifton Plammer was organist
Following the service at the church
he cN-serNtcc men escorted tn hearst
Ia Nit Pleasant cemetery. The Legion
cUnmittal service was read by Com
mander Southland. after which the fir
Ins squad fired three volleys. Taps
were sounded by Frank A. Dennis as
hIgler. The bearers We're Tho mas NJ.
J. Enright, Guy REYNOLDS. Earle Mar
rin"", Ferley Stevens. Cyr A. Cyr and
Ray Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-08

on Wednesday at | o'clock, Mrs
Guy Il. Gannett gave at the SQUIRREL
Island Tea Shop delightful lunch
con 1t was planned in honor OF
Mrs. Wallace II. White. Jr., but she
was unaHoidably detuined in Boston.
The small tables for luncheon were
placed upon the balcony Of the Tea
shop and We're charmirgly decorated
with flowers. In the large upstairs
room Mrs. Gannett received her
guests. Here were quantities of flow
erS everywhere, gladioli and golden
rod being very noticeable among the
other flowers, givingsa bright and
artistic touch to the decorations.
After delicious luncheon, cards
were enjoyed. A pivot game was
played and at the close the prize
winners received very attractive
table covers. The fortunate. ladies
were Mrs Fred Lord Mrs Miles
Bracewcll. Mrs. Rodney Brown and
Mrs. Percy. Mrs. Gannett's guests
were Mrs. Marion Hoags. Mrs. Will
liam FRYE White. Mrs Wilson Nc
MILAN, Mrs Miles Bracewell, Mrs
Percy. Mrs. Rodney Brown. Mrs. Ar
thur Merrill, Mrs. w r. Stanwood
Mrs. Frederick Simpson Mrs. Roy
Bodwell. Mrs. Fred Lord, Mrs. Stan
ley Miller, Miss Wolff. Mrs. Warren
Ayers. Mrs. Goodwin Boykin and
Miss Gertrude Ballard.