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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
DEATHS CALL
FOR JUDGE HOOK
Widely Known Kansas City Jurist
Expires at Summer Home at
Sayner, Wisconsin.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 11.-Wil-
liam c. Hook, judge of the United
States circuit court of appeals, one
of the most widely known jurists
in the United States, died this
morning at his summer home in
Sayner, Wis. His death was an
nounced in a telegram to the Kan
sas City Star from his son, In
graham D. Hook, Kansas City at
torney, who was called to Sayner
last night. Judge Hook had beer
in ill health for some time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
ROB MESSENGER
IN DES MONIES
Four Bandits Secure Grip Contain
ing $500 from Man on Way to
Clearing House.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 11.-George
B. Hoppock, messenger for the
Capitol City State bank, was held
nm within half a block of the city
hall by four men and robbed OF
5000 at 10 a. N. today.
The robbery occurred at East
Second and Locust streets. Inc
robbers drove up beside the mes
senger as he was walking alone
and unarmed and on his way to the
clearing house, grabbed his griI
and escaped in an automobile. Inc
grip is said to have contained So'oo'
and a number of checks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
dixie HIGHWAY
OPENS TONIGHT
DanvilIe CelebratiOn-AutO Parade
to Chicago Staged for Friday
Morning.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-An automobile
parade from Danville, Ill, to Chi
cago will celebrate the completion
of Illinois portion of the Dixie
Highway. Tonight the opening OF
the road will be celebrated at Dan
vile and Friday morning the Dan
vile delegation will start for Chi
cago, being Joined on the way by
delegations from Hoopeston, Wat
SEGA, kankakee, Momence, Crete
Steger, Chicago Heights and Blue
Island, Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
WOUNDS men IN
DASH FOR BULL
Fifteen PlIiladelphians Injured by
Wild Shots Of Excited Nimrod
Pho Pursues Animal.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 1.-Two
of the Is persons wounded last
night by an amateur nimrod, who
tried to kill with a shotgun an in
furiated bull, that made a spectacu-
lar dash through the city streets,
remained in a hospital. The others
were discharged after doctors
spent most of the night picking
buckshot from their bodies. One of
the two in the hospital has buck
shot in the abdomen and the other
was pierced Is times in the legs
and chest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
FREEPORT Girl.
BEATS MASHER
Engaged Damsel Thrashes Flirta-
tious ChicagOan without Diff
culty-Man Pays Fine.

Chicago, Aug. 11-Muriel Stearns
of Freeport, H., who is to be mar
ried Tuesday. came to Chicago yes
terday to complete her bridal out
fit. On being accosted by Chris
Memis, who attempted to start a
Irritation on Roosevelt road near
the Illinois Central station, she
thrashed him easily. Police took. "a
hand. but their services were not
needed. Chris paid a fine of $780,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
irish ANSWER
GIVEN BRITISH

London, Aug. 11.-(By the AS
sociated Press)-The reply OF
Eamonn de Valera, the Irish re-
publican leader, to the British gov
crnment's Irish peace proposals,
was handed to Austen Chamberlain,
government leader in the house OF
commons, at noon today.
The tenor of the reply was with
held. The official explanation was
that it would be subject first to con-
ferences by the cabinet, and that /:
was unlikely to be divulged fo-
some days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
FIRE RAvACES
CANADIAN:T0WN
Greater Portion of Aylmer, Quebec,
in Ruins-125 Families Home
100000 Loss.

Ottawa, Ont. Aug. 11.-(United
Press. "A great portion of the lit
tie town of Aylmer, Quebec, was
in ruins today and 125 or more
families are homeless as result
of a fire The body of D. Fortier,
6S. a grocer, was discovered in the
ruins of his shop. Provisions were
sent from here and from Hull.
quebec.
The damage was placed at
$500. 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
PICKS WOOD FOR
PHILIPPINES

Washington, Aug. 11.-Major
General Leonard Wood was au-
thoritatively stated today to have
been selected by President Harding
for governor general of the Philip
pine Islands, and to have expressed
his willingness to accept the post
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
NOTE TO POWERS.

Washington, Aug 1.-THE state
department drafted notes to the five
powers to be invited TO participate
in the disarmament conference. Tie
communications were brief, it is
understood.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
BLAINE TAKES
STAND ON COAL

Madison, Wis, Aug. 11.-Gov-
ernor ]. J. Blaine of Wisconsin,
today declared for government con-
troll and operation Of coal mines.
That sentiment was expressed in a
letter to Fred A Baxter, mayor of
ernor Blaine to cal la conference of
ernor Blaine to cal la conference of
governors of a number of western
states to discuss the coal situation
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
EX-DAVENPORT
MAN, COLLEGE
HEAD, EXPIRES

Ann Arbor. Mich, Aug. 11.-Prof.
Henry Carter Adams. widely known
economist and for more than 80
wears head of the department OF
political economy at the University
of Michigan, died here today. He
was born in Davenport, Iowa, 20
years ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
TAX CUTS.

Washington. Aug. 11.-Tax GUS
approximating $555. 100000 we-e
tentatively agreed upon by major
ity members of the house ways and
means committee yesterday, il was
officially announced
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
KANSAS WHEAT.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Kan
sas wheat crop this year represents
more than one-fifth the total winter
wheat yield of the nation. The yield
is estimated at I17,997, 900 bushels.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
43RD HOME RUN
FOR BABE RUTH
CLOUTED TODAY

Philadelphia, Aug. 11.-"Babe'
Ruth knocked out his 4Srd homer
of the season here today in the
fourth inning of the game with
Philadelphia. There were two men
on bases at the time
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
Late Bulletins

Madrid. Aug. 1.-THE cabinet
of Premier A1lendesalazar re-
signed today. Former Premier
Maura, it is stated, will form a
new cabinet
Washington. Aug. II. - The
McNary agricultural relief bill
was reported favOrably with
amendments today by the house
banking committee. Chairman
McFadden said he would press
for house action early next
week.
Philadelphia. Aug. IL. = A
meeting OF representatives OF
all classes of employees Of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad system
has been called for the purpose
of considering the decision OF
the United States labor board
ordering the Pennsylvania and
System Federation No. 80 to
hold a new election of commit
teemen to draw up new argu-
ments on working conditions.
The meeting probably will be
held next week.
Washington, Aug IL. - The
American valuation principle
for assessing tariff duties in
modified form was accepted to-
day by the senate finance COM
mittee, Chairman PenrOse an
nounced.
Washington, Aug. 11-At-
torney-Geaeral Daugherty an
nouneed to-day he hoped to sub
NIT 10 President Harding by the
end of the month recOmmenda-
tons concerning a parole for
Eugene v. Debs, imprisoned
Socialist leader.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Friday. Cooler
tonight
Highest temperature yesterday,
rs; lowest last night, 10
Wind velocity at a. m, miles
Precipitation last "a hours, .o4
inch
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

The Mississippi river from oeloW
Dubuoue to Muscatine will change
hut little during the next three
days. ,, u.N,pIrE
Meteorologist-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

12m. 7p.m. z am
yester. yester. today
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
River Forecast.

River st.ge at & M 1t " 1'11
of 2 last "a hours.
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White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
El.KS' YAMA.YAMA BALL
A DANCING SUCCESS

The Yama-Yama dance at the Will
low Club last night was one of the
most brilliant affairs which has taken
place in the district for many months.
Early in the evening the festive
party commenced 10 gather and mo-
tors brought the pleasure-seekers
numbers.
The spacious clubhouse vas deco
rated in the purple and white and
brave Elks with handsome ladies
strolled beneath the streamers. The
costumes worn by the ladies were
not only becoming but of such a va
ried nature and design as to make
the sight such Is dispells all dull
care and brings to the mind only the
thoughts of a beautiful springtime.
Music was furnished by the David
son-Timmons orchestra and not only
at once set the feet OF the dancers in
motion but held in raptures those
who sat before the glowing fireplace
as spectators.
Until the early hours of the morn
Ing the festivities were enjoyed until
a newborn day bid the merrymakers
turn their thoughts to the affairs of
life, which they did. better fitted for
the tolls by the enjoyment of the
evening that had passed.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. {. B. Nance, Mr.. and Mrs Baird
Spell. Mr.. and Mrs =. i. Woodward,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Bofhnger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Caufeld, Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron McCloud. Mr.. and Mrs. +. c.
Rowan. Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Foote,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Donohue. Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Turner. Mr.. and Mrs Ted
Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank San
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Day. Mr..
and Mrs. j. f. Long. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Lake. Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B.. Bailey. Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Seigle, Mr.. and Mrs. Ger
aid McNay. Mr.. and Mrs. August r..
Riepe. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baldwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Greening. Mr..
and Mrs. Will Mccarthy. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Jameson. Mr.. and Mrs
Ben Rose. Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Good
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Bath,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Hexem; the
Mesdames MeEwing. ]. ID. Carter.
August Munter. c. Spell. Harry West,
the Misses Edith La Belle. Mary
Deckelman. Sadie Thomas, Dorothy
Meyers. Gladys and Laura Hexem.
Mollie Fletcher. June and Thelma
Day. Alice Cooper. Madge Smith.
Gladys Munday. Dorothy Curnow.
Eileen and Leona Walker and Ryan
Messrs. j. II. Fulmer, Harold Jack
son. Frank Smell, Fred West, Otto
Iiege. A. b. Bonham. William Min
ford, Chester Davis. Vail NJ. Pittman.
II. S. Stdrdeyant. Anthony Zurich. +.
A Sawyer, A. b. Witcher. Lester Ka-
bisius. w o. Hudson, ii. Fuller, John
phillips. Curt Hair. Lee Downing.
Tom Lucas. William Baird. J. Ham
mer. John Murphy and Charles Trow-
bridge.
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White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
WOMAN'S CLUB OUSIED
FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL

The members of the Woman Club
held a special meeting Saturday aft
ernoon in the council room of the
city hall The principal object of the
meeting vas the discussion of new
quarters for the club to meet in, a
communication being read from the
board of education to the effect that
the club members would no longer
be allowed the use of the high school
building. as that is hereafter to be
used for school purposes only
The club members keenly regret
this action on the part of the new
board, as they have Just recently
gone TO the expense of having the
piano moved TO the high school build
ing.
A committee composed of Mrs. Ed
Purcell, chairman. Mrs. John Weber
and Mrs. George W. Jackson was APP
pointed by the president to look for
rev quarters. they to submit their
report at the next meeting. which will
be held next Saturday evening az the
home of Mrs. j. +. Miles and to which
d cordial invitation TO attend is ex-
tended to all club members. II will
be a social evening and any club
member may invite friends.
A committee composed of Mrs. A.
J Proctor. chairman. Mrs. George II.
Ryan, Mrs. +. +. Knox. Mrs. ]. T..
R~lmbaugh ard Mrs. T. c. Marsh was
appointed TO look after the matter of
refreshments
Two communications from Mrs. J.
a. Church of Reno. president OF the
Federated Woman's Clubs. were read.
they brought 10 the attention of the
club the necessity of communicating
with Nevada Legislators urging the
establishment OF a state board OF
charities and the keeping of n rec
ord Of all births and deaths i'm the
county. A list of applications tor
membership was read by the secre-
tafy and on being put to a vote those
admitted TO membership in the club
we're: Miss lie Veta Harrison, Miss
Adelaide Killing Miss Eva Timmons.
AIRS. James Carpenter, Mrs. Hiram
Whitlock. Mrs. Ida Henry. Mrs. ]. A.
Martin. M~ II. X. Beighler. Miss
Selma Braem. Mrs. o. V. Siegle. Mrs.
George Wolf. Mrs. Harry West and
Mrs. J. +. Mccarthy
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
LID TO Be T|GHTENEO
ON M0ONSH|NE BOOZE

Complaints have been made TO the
district attorney and the sheriff of
the alleged violation of the prohibit
tion act throughout the district. and
as Il result District Attorney Charles
A. Walker sent the following formal
communication To Sheriff Henry e.
Nicholson last Thursday.
MIR. II. e. Nicholson, sheriff. Dear
Sir-lt Is commonly reported that
l.qaor is being manufactured and
sold in various places throughout the
county. that large stills are in OPP
GRAFTON in several ranches in Stepfoe
valley and smaller but more numer-
ones at Steptoe City and in the
foreign quarters of R%iepetown Ruth
and MeGill: that liquor is being
brought here from without the eoun-
~: aud thai a regular retail liquor
trade is being carried on in the
amusement halls Including parlor
houses) in the western part of town.
and with but few exceptions in all
the so-called- soft drink par.ore in
Ely and al other places.
4 respectfully urge you to make a
8 peeial effort To ferret out and arrest
all siolators OF our liquor law II
Your force i moi sufficiently large to
adequately cope with the situation
and the commissioners are not dis
posed Il authorize the appointment
OF additional deputies. | shall take
advantage of that section of our
liquor Law which provides that the
district attorney may offer rewards
and eXpend county innds 10 detect
crimes.
1 suggest that this letter either
le published in the press or that all
persons under suspicion be served
with a copy Of II. or at least infor med
of its contents. Respectfully.
"CHAifLES A. WALKER.
District Attorney
sheriff Nicholson las put his en-
tire force TO work looking for yio-
lators of the liquor law. with the re-
suit that the dark of the moon pre-
walls and a total eclipse of moonshine
T. predicted.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
''1heM isleadingLady.''
Coming to Ely Theatre

In The Misleading Lady" which
comes as the feature attraction al the
Fly Theater tomorrow, local motion
picture patrons will be treated TO a
screen version of the notable play by
Charles Goddard and Paul Dickey.
which enjoyed such a triumphant
success on the New York stage.
More than that, they will see Bert
l'yteli, that versatile and gifted
young actor who has won an undis-
puted niche in screendom. He has
the dashing role Of Jack Graigen. the
connrmed woman hater whose first
appearance in effete New York after
a stay In South America brings with
II his complete surrender to beauti.
Iul Helen Steele. Only after he has
mad his avowal does Craigen learn
that she made him propose to prove
her fitness for a leading part at =
miilionaire's little theater," IN
iuriated by such treatment. Craieen
aoducts her to his hunting lodge and
proceeds to a brusque wooinr. which
begins with the lady Chained and
enos IN a breathless episode in which
ne wins against the claims of Helen's
fiance. ens
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
HAS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of he White
Pine National Farm Loan Assoeia-
tlon was held in the city hall, In Ely.
last Thursday and was attended by
President a X. Whitehead. Vice
President Henry J. Marriott. Seere-
tary Gael :. Hoag and John Magnu-
son. u. l. Anderson and f. y. Rob
ison.
Dividends Nos. ?. , and 4 were
distributed after sufficient had beer
SET asice Tor the continuance Of the
association.
The election Of officers -esulted in
all the old officers being retained es.
e.pt Gael ). Hoag, who on ceoun
OF MS recent appointment "a field
aecre1ary of the Lincoln Highway
association will make his future
nome In hetroit rendered his regis
nation as secretary-treasurer and the
varahey was filled by the election of
j II Gallagher.
N same committees were confin-
ned by the board of directors. which
Is composed OF A. Il. Whitehead
fIenry j Marriott. John Magnuson
II. l. Anderson T. b. Robson. !. G.
iognoni and f. ID. Halstead.
NO loans have been made for moro
man a year past, and while some arc
ready to make application these are
not Delhg received for the reason tba,
III attack has been made against fhat
provision In the law which il aimad
10 make the bonds of the farm Ioan
bureau nontaxable. The matter has
Deen argued before the spnrama
sourt OF the United States and is now
oelore the highest judicial BODY for
9ecision This decision Is expected
uaiiy. II the case is decided In favor
81 the farm loan banks II will mean
ina roaming will be resumed nj the
same rate OF interest as h~eretofora
wnich has been ) 1-2 per o r.
me decision Is adverse, however ono
Two alternatives must then be re-
soried o-first, the rate OF interast
VIII nave TO be raised on futnra
soans' or, second, secure legislation
the law. ~ "eieo' III
The local branch IL in exca,lon,
iondition and from reports receivad
81 the meeting as soon as the LEGAL
are adjusted in Washington
mere will be considerable activity -
Pine county 7"
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White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
VICTOR AJAX AND WIFE
OUT ON $4,000 BONDS

Victor Ajax ard Mrs. Veto. Ajax.
y 10 have for soma months pasl con-
Quoted an entertainment hall and
cafe IN the restricted district of Ely,
we're arrested last Thursday night by
sheriff Nicholson upon a telegram
from United states Marshal Tom
Pickett.
Last night Depaty United States
Marshal +. A sawyer arrived in Ely
with the complaint and warrant upon
which the arrests were based.
The charge is made against the tv o
defendants found in Ely. together
with one Eriek Pohl. who IL known
here, whore he vas for a time en-
rloyed rs "A piano player In The re-
stricted district. pohn WIS arrested
last thursday In New Mexico and Is
now being held by the federal au-
tlioriiie5. Roy Gillian and sam VII
hams, both OF whom have been in
this district from time 10 time, are
mentioned as witnesses In the matter. |
The charge is based apon the fact
mat Tour girls, named Evelyn Haw-
ley. Berniee kronan, Elsie Jenkins |
and Dorline Hendricks, were engaged
IN salt Lake city and transported to
Ely for purposes OF debaueh last No.
sember.
The four girls mentioned were In
Fly for a time and were known "a
entertainers in the establishment con-
Quoted BY Ajax They later went TO
Tonopah.
From all that can be learned they
were brought here by Pohl and the
In the federal court sets
forth the fact that the tickets for
transportation were procur I'd
or arranged for in Salt Lake City by
Fohl. II is understood that Pohl had
agreed to procure entertainers for
Ajax and upon that agreement Aiay
furnished the money.
Bonds were fixed for the Ely de-
in the sum OF $4,000 each
and that was furnished last night
after the arrival of the deputy Unit
states marshal, %whereupon the ac-
oused we're released from custody.
Counsellor Anthony Zurich has
oeen engaged To represent Ajax and
wife. '
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JOE ABBOTT, P|MOEER
GIVES UP THE FIGHT

Joe Abbott. one of the best known
and most highly respected old-timers
of the western section of the country.
passed away in a private oom at the
rev county hospital last Monday
morning at 5 o'clock.
"Joe,' as he was Familiarity known
was born at Morris. ILL.,. sixty-fye
years ago and is survived by n sis
Ter residing at Seneca, III. His health
began to fail him many years ago.
and after residing for a time in the
city of Chicago he moved TO Florida.
where he remained for a time but
soon found that the southern climate
was not as beneficial as he had hoped
for. He came west in 1890 and first
settled at Cheyenne, Nyo. He spent
about a year al Green River, Wyo.,
and about 1894 moved TO Salt Lake
City. where he resided until 1896.
when he came to Ely. At that time
practically nothing could be found
but trails through the sagehrush yer
the ground where the city of Ely
stands today.
While of an unusually quiet and
~unassuming nature he was always
found not only ready but willing and
niAitus 10 no Ills lull snare III the
upbuilding of the community. lie
was generous TO a fault, but his gem
crosby was of that transformations
type of which the public knows but
little. He was of a kindly disposition
and the welfare of his fellowman was
Of greater interest TO him than any
thing which directly concerned him
self. He was honest TO the core and
during his lifetime was entrusted
solely with the conduct of business
affairs of others involving large sums
and their dollars were always safe in
his hands
FuEefal services were held last
Thursday from Sacred Heart church.
OF which deceased was a devout mem
Der. High mass was celebrated by
lev. Father McNally, pastor of the
church, while services at the grave
were conducted by Rev. Father Ho-
gan. The ~pallbearers were selected
in equal numbers from the knights
OF Columl us and the Eagle lodges.
10th of which Mr. Abbott was a high
~ priced member during his lifetime
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-13
Riepe Sole Omner
ofEy Meat Market

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between A II. Riepe and Law.
renee Tietz, under which the Ely
Meat Company has recently been OPP
Grated, was dissolved when Gus Riepe
purchased the interest of his former
partner and has now assumed entire
control of the market. which has be.
come SO popular under his manage
ment.
Gus Riepe came 10 Ely as a mere
boy and has grown up in the city.
He has been engaged in the meat
business since he has been able to
make his W way in the world and
knows 1t from every angle. As a boy
he started in at the delivery end and
step by step worked to the top until
he later formed a partnership with
Thomas Z. Healey, who is one of the
Oldest hands at the game in the
country. His experience was Of great
value to his younger partner. to
whom he later sold his interest. The
business will he continued by Mr..
Riepe on the same high standard to
which 1t has been brought and which
has won 1t great favor.
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