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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15
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lation in the buying or selling 81 CON
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board of trade or with ordinary specu-:
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/: Nine powers in the far eastern con-
ference adopted a resolution freeing
China in future from the menace Of
secret treaties which would affect her I
territory or sovereignty, and, China in.
turn was bound to keep herself out Of
new trouble bySdeclining to lease o,'&
more Of her territory. ):
The interstate commerce commits
sion ordered reopening of the west
ern grain case. The petition for re-
hearing in the matter of interstate
rates on grain, grain products and
hay in carload lots between points in
the western and mountain Pacific
group was approved.
" Pointing to continuing deficits in his
department, Postmaster General Hays,
in his first annual report to the presi-
dent declared that IF the present
gauge Of expenditures shall continue
there should be such a readjustment of
postage rates as will, together with
the effects of increasing volume of
business, produce sufficient revenue
approximately to meet it."
Mr.. Hays makes no specific recon-
mendatlons as to the suggested adj
Justments and declares emphatically
that If it were question between the
best practical service on the one hand,
and poorer service, with revenue
meeting cost on the other hand. de-
cision should be resolved in favor of
rendering the best practical service"
He adds that the department should
not be conducted for a profit, but that
it need not ultimately be run at loss.
The first deficiency bill, carrying
slightly more than $1O6,000,000, Oh
approximately 100000 more than
the measure passed by the house, has
been reported to the senate. The prin-
cipal increases over the house bill are
S1,50O,00O to repair and replace the
government cable to Alaska and $780,
900, more for the payment to far
mers to meet losses resulting from
livestock slaughtered under govern
ment orders because Of tuberculosis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15
The Main Thing.

An old darkey got up one night at
a revival meeting and said: "Brud-
ders an sisters, you knows an I
knows dat I amt been what I oughter
been. Ise robbed hen roosts and stole
howgs, an tole lies, an got drunk, an
slashed folks wi NAH razor, an shot
craps, an cussed an swore; but I
thank de Lord dere's one thing I amt
nebber done; I amt nebber lost my
religion.-Western Christian Advo-
cate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

Some jocose person says that some
of the nations may have to disarm in
order to pay the Washington hotel
bills of their representatives at the
conference. This reads like melan-
choly reminder that the world has
been engaged in arming without TAX
ing into consideration it's effect on the
cost of living.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

Of us during the past few months have
not been rolling in wealth to such an
extent that we would scorn useful but
homely gifts. It should not be diff
cult to select Christmas presents this
year, no need 81 ransacking the novel;
ty shops for something unusual. A
serviceable gift Of good wearing quail
ity will, in most cases, be exceedingly
acceptable. ~ &C. s:t.. Z. y, %. 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

According to one Of his many ad-
mirers, Theodore Roosevelt was "the
brother of his country" And it might
be added without stretching the
imagination one iota that he was not
its little brother either.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

Lost-Saturday afternoon or even
ing, memorandum book containing
two $40 bills; has name Of owner.
Liberal reward for return of same, as
it was borrowed to pay some bills. In
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

Lost-A rcd fountain pen. Finder
return to Bill Roos and receive re-
ward. Snip
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

Wanted-Barley, oats, corn and off
grade wheat. Henschel's Feed store.
Princeton. 12-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15

It is obvious to the most casual
observer that prosperity is not
equipped with self starter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
HOUSE COMMITTEE. FAv0RS MINERAL PRODUCERS BILL
Measure to Settle Claims
 Through U. 5. Court
 Given Approval.
ARMY FIXED AT l75,OOOI
Senate Adopts Resolution Directing Secretary of
 War to Stop Recruiting.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19. The House Mining Committee yesterday ordered favorably reported a Senate bill giving the United States Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims filed against the Government by pro- ducers of minerals seeking relief for losses sustained during the war.
 The Committee held that the pres ent plan of having claims handled by a commission appointed by the Secretary of Interior is unfair and unjust to producers who operated their property for the governments benefit during the war at a loss.
 The Senate yesterday set aside resolution passed last week provid- ing for reduction of the regular army to 150,000 men and adopted resolution fixing the limit at 175, 900 men and directing the Secretary of War to stop recruiting until that number is reached. The House all ready had taken similaar action and the measure now goes to the White House.
 Senator Hiram W. Johnson, of California, who has been a determ- ined opponent of the Governm ent's policy of maintaining a military force in Siberia, introduced a reso- lution proposing investigation of the American expedition to Siberia and accomplishments of the troops there, also investig igation of the conditions of Americans in Siberia, and their business interests there. The pro posed 7. investigation would be handled by the Senate Foreign Af- feirs Committee.
 The Senate Coinage Committee reporting favorably on Senate bill authorizing coinage of a two-cent piece, for which it is declared a genuine need exists, suggested that the coin bearing likeness in relief of former President Roosevelt.
 The President today sent nomina tions of approximately 2,000 post masters to the Senate. swelling the already enormous list of nomina- tions which Republican leaders ir the Senate arc determined not to confirin except where an emergency exists
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19

Twelve of the planes are safe at their destination. The thirteenth, the NC-5, was partially wrecked in d forced descent off the Gulf of Nicoya Saturday but the crew were taken aboard the U. s. Destroyer Munford, which was standing by
 The fate of the crew of the NC-6, which was last seen short dis tance from the Gulf of Nicoya is unknown but it is feared they have perished.
 The New Mexico is scheduled to arrive at Panama late today. The Atlantic Fleet will arrive tomorrow, the combined fleets then visiting South American ports and later participating in joint maneuvers.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 19.- Naval seaplane NC-5, which was forced down and wrecked off the Gulf of Nicoya, Central America, haj been sunk by gun-flre, according to q naval radio message received here today No explanation has been re- ceived.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Grand Jury Inquiry of
 Bank Failure Demanded

TACOMA, Jan. 19.-ProsecutinS Attorney w. D. Askren, today asked the Superior Court to call Grano Jury investigation of charges of gross mismanagement of the affairs of the Scandinavian American Bank of Ia coma, which closed it's doors Monday owing to several thousand depositorS and having only relatively small assets.
 The Court indicated that it would comply with the prosecutors re- quest if evidence is produced ind!- eating criminal acts in connection with the banks failure.
 Other Tacoma banks have announc- ed that money would be advanced depositors in the defunct institution and no run on other banks is antic.- Dated
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Big Area in Dublin Still
 Cordoned by British Police

DUBLIN, Jan. 19.-An area of one mile square in north Dublin was still cordoned by military police today while house to house search for Sim Fein suspects and arms was being made. So far only two arrests have been reported.
 The police cordon was established Monday following receipt of official reports from Cork that a store of arms had been found there and that a similar store was cached in Dub lin. The police, apparently in fear of organized armed resistance threw up barbed wire entanglements and mounted machine guns in windows commanding street intersections and other strategic points
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Forty Tourists Booked for
 Alaska Passage Next July

SEATTLE. Jan. 19- Forty Chicago men and women, including number of teachers, have been booked by the Admiral Line for passage 10 Skagway. Alaska. and return, next July. These are the first actual bookings for next summer although all the steamship offices here are receiving hundreds of inquiries and a record tourist season seems cer- tain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Eighteenth Engineers
 to Hold First Reuni 1D

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan iS.-o.d bridges will be rebuilt and old songs revived at the first reunion of the Eighteenth Engineers since over seas days which will be held here next Saturday
 The Eighteenth Engineers were recruited from the Pacific Coast md was the first engineer regiment to 90 oyereseas It was commanded by Col J. B Cayanaugh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Suffrage Body Dissolves
 With Work Accomplished

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 19.- The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association, founded in 1860 by Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Beecher Stowe and others has been dissolved with it's objects accomplished after ffty-one years of labor. Miss Frances Ellen Burr, S9, secretary of the as sociation from 1869, to 1910 is the only living member on the original roster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Escapes from Vault by
 Tapping Out Morse Code

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Jan. 19.- Arthur Dreamer, of the City Treas urer's Department. was accidentally locked in a vault last night but escaped after six hours imprison- ment through his knowledge of the Morse telegraph code. He tapped out a message to the night watchman who effected his release.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Port Charges Against Ships
 Instead of Cargoes Urged

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 19.- w. S. Lincoln, member of the Seattle Port Commission, at conference of Pacific coast port authorities here yesterday proposed that port charges of all Pacific Coast ports be levied against ships and railroads instead of cargoes. Adoption of uniform charges at all ports also is under consideration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
U. s. Seeks Injunction to
 Prevent Landing of Gable

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Gov ernmeut Instituted injunction pro- ceedings 10 prevent the Western Union Telegraph and Cable Com- pany from landing a cable from Bar badoes at Miami, Florida.
 Federal Judge Hand today issred a temporary injunction and ordered hearing Friday as to why a per maner. injunction should not be granted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Silver Fox Fur Prices
 Show SO Per Cent Cut

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-Comparet with last April's prices for silver fox skins. prices paid at the New York Fur Auction sales here yes terday averaged fifty per cent lower Other comparative declines include ] gray and blue fox furs, forty er cent. white fox, forty seven anl half per cent and cross fox sk i2i, forty five and a half per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
DAWSON PIONEER PER|SHES WITHIN SIGHT OF SAFETY
Frank Wilkins Frozen Death Near Stewart After
 Battling Drifts.

DAWSON, Y. T., Jar 19.-Frank Wilkins. Yukon pioneer. battled with snow drifts and heavy winds all day yesterday only to perish alri@et within sight of Stewart City when his feet gave out.
 Marks in the snow showed bha' he had crawled several huntsed yards toward Stewart before sfic- cumbing to death by freezing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Holland Denies Ex-Kaiser
 Ordered to Leave Countr

THE HAGUE. Jan. 19.-Repor' that former Kaiser Wilhelm of Ger many and other members of the Ho- henzollern family had been ordered to leave Holland because Allied di- plomats had informed the Dutch Government that the family was planning a counter revolution in Germany, was denied by the official correspondence bureau today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
MORBID CROWDS
 SEEK GLIMPSE OF
 WOMAN ON TRIAL
Mrs. Louise Peete, Accused Of Murdering Los Angeles
 Mining Man, in Court.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19.-With special detail of deputy sheriffs de tailed to preserve order in and out side the court room, trial of Mrs. Louise Peete, charged with the mur- der of Jacob Charles Denton, wealthy mining promoter, opened here today The courtroom was crowded to cap acity, and hundreds of would-be spectators thronged the corridors, hopeful of a chance to squeeze in and gain a glimpse at least of the alleged murderess.
 Denton disappeared June 2, 1920 and on September 23, detectives found his body under pile of dirt in boarded-in enclosure of the basement of his home here ln the center of an exclusive residence district
 Denton had been married twice. His first wife, and daughter aged l6, live in Proenix, Ariz. Denton's sec ond wife died early in 1920 Soon after her death he advertised his homo for rent, and Mrs. Peete leased the place with the understanding that Denton should retain q room for his own use. She occupied the house until August 9, when she sub-leased t and moved to Denver.
 Clothing Sold
 Between June and August l9. District Attorney, Thomas Lee Wool vine. charged Mrs Peete disposed Of clothing belonging to Denton, and through a friend, pawned a diamond ring of his and also turned over his to friend lt was also charged that she cashed checks to which his name had been forged.
 Mrs. Peete returned to Los Angeles after Denton's body was found, de claring she was ready to tell the District Attorney everything she knew about the case. She expressed the belief that Denton was killed by d relative of a Spanish woman. who she said. had visited him.
 Mrs. Peete said she saw Denton subsequent to June and that he had his right arm in a sling. He signed cheeks with his left hand, she said, and gave them 10 her 10 cash. He also authorized her to sell his auto mobile and ring, she declared.
 Indictment Returned
 Declaring they were not satisfied with the explanation members of the District Attorneys staff took the case to the grand jury which on October 27. returned an indictmen, against Mrs. Peete charging murder. She was taken to Jail and her trial set for early in December
 Up to this period Mrs. Peete had five attorneys representing her Then il was announced she was ur able 10 pay the cost of preparing her defense and W. J. Wood public defender. was assigned to handle th, case. and the trial was postponed until January 19 In the meantime Nr Wood became Superior Jude and deputy Public Defender W T Acgeler became her defender.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Bomb Explosion Wrecks
 Garage, Two Are Killed

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19.-Two inspectors were killed and several employees slightly Injured in a bomb explosion in the garage of the Quaker City Taxicab Company here yesterday Chauffeurs have been on strike for several weeks and several cabs have been stolen and wrecked. Unexploded bombs were found in two cars about ten days ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Teacher Fired" Because
 Communist Loses Appeal

ALBANY. N. Y" Jan. 19.-Frank Gilbert. acting Commissioner Of Edu- cation, today held that membership and participation in councils of tEa Communist Party of America, arr" sufficient grounds for dismissal O, a public school teacher. The ruIinS was made in dismisslng the appeIt of Julia Pratt, recently discharged as a Communist.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
California Executive Urges
 Simpler State Government

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 19.- Gov. William D. Stephens in spec ial message to the State Legislature yesterday outlined and urged passage of legislation making sweeping changes in the state government in tended to simplify and make more economical it's workings. Consolida- ton of many state commissions was recommended.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Latest Bulletins
 By Naval Radio

coNSTANTlNoPLE, Jan. 19.- The Turkish Nationals are willing to negotiate a peace treaty with the Allies, according to an Aneorian des- patch received here today
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Secretary of Labor Wilson today ordered coun- sel for Daniel O'CalIaghan, Lord Mayor of Cork, who recently arrived in the United States as a stowaway, to deliver the Mayor up at once to the immigration inspector at Norfolk, Virginia. for deportation. ocalla- qhan has been on parole pending a decision in his case.
 ROTTERDAM, Jan. 1e.-The 12.oo0 ton American freight steamer De- tianee, caught in one of the worst gales in months on the North Sea- has sent wireless calls here flo assist ance. Later a tug reported that 1t had come up with the vessel 30 miles east of TerschelIing and would to" her to Hamburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Steamer Makes Tacoma in
 Almost Sinking Condition

TACOMA, Wash, Jan 19.--The steamer santa Lucia limped into port here yesterday in almost sink ing condition after a night of storm off Cape Flattery. The ship was leaking badly and had had great difficulty in keeping off the rocks. hundred cases of dyna- mite were included in it's cargo
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Clara Smith Hamon to Be
 Tried for Murder March s

ARDMORE. Okla, Jan l9- Trial of Clara Smith "Hamou". charged with murder in connection with the recent death of Jake l.. Hamoa. mil lionaire oil operator. in a hote. room here. yesterday was set for March s. The young woman is at hber,y under $l2O00 bail furnished by sym pathetic fellow tOwnsmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
Dynamite Used to Check
 Fire in Washington Town

TACOMA. Wash, Jan. 199.-Fire threatened destruction of Lebam. a small town south Of here yesterday and dynamite was used to check the spread of the flames The Y NJ C. A. building was blasted, windows all over town being shattered by the concussion
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
68 DIE IN FLAMES WHEN BLAST RIPS
 TRAIN TO PIECES
Cars Wrecked by Explosion Of Benzine Carried on
 Russ Passenger Train.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 19.-Sixty eight prsons on a Russian railroad train. running from Luga Gulf, Fin land, to Novogorod, were burned to death when a quantity of benzine, carried on the train as freight, ex- ploded and wrecked every car, ac- cording to a Helsingfors despatch re- ceived here today.
 GREENVILLE, O., Jan 19.-About twenty persons were injured, four of them seriously. when day coach on a west bound Pennsylvania pds senger train jumped q switch and crashed into an eastbound freight train on a siding here yesterday A relief train carrying physicisns and nurses was sent from RichmonI Ind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
US. NAVAL SEAPLANE LOST AT SEA
WARSHIPS SECURING OCEAN OFF COSTA RIGA COAST FOR MISSING
 SAN DIEGO TO PANAMA FLYERS

ABOARD MEXICO AT SEA- 19-Destroyers ats hei of the vessels which anchor Pan ordered the for naval of Costa Rica The of participating the San Diego Panama flight just pleted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19
BEAUTIFUL BLOND CONFESSES FIFTY CHICAGO H0LDUPS
Turned Criminal After Illus bands Health Failed,
 Police Are Told.

CHICAGO, Jan 19-"Cleopotra, , young and beautiful blonde, today confessed to the police that she had participated in more than fifty hold ups and robberies here within the last two months She said she turri- ed to the criminals life after her husbands health failed, leaving them without money.
 The crime wave is apparently on the decrease throughout Chicago, following recent arrests and protec- tive measures taken by Chief of Police Fitsimmons.
 The Vigilance Committee of Hyde Park. an exclusive suburb, was dis abled today after four youths were under arrest and confessed that they had committed more than a hundred robberies in that section re gently.
 SEATTLE, Jan 19 Four bandits today were charged with first de gree murder in connection with the slaying of Patrolman s. V. l.. Stev- ems in a gun fight here last week.
 Creighton Dodge. who is seriously wounded. is charged with firing the shot which killed the officer and the others with complicity in the crime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-19

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The Little River news., 1921-11-19
GIVEN 4 YEAR IN PEN

Texarkana, Nov. 16.-In the Federal District Court, on the Arkansas side E. O. Gunter and c. s. Scaife of Fl Dorado, were sentenced to the Leaven- worth penitentiary for a year and a day each on pleas of guilty to charges of raising a federal reserve note. It was alleged that they joined pieces of a five dollar bill and a ten dollar bill together in such way as to make d $50 bill,
 E. B. Harper and J. S. Dashska. also of Fl Dorado, pleaded guilty to indict- ments charging them with failure to make returns to the government on ad- mission fees to a dance hall.
 H D. Johnson pleaded guilty to making false entries in the books of "a national bank at Fl Dorado, and was fined $100 and costs.
 Brooks Kennedy pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a building in which the postofIice is kept at Eagle Mills, and was fined $1O and costs and sentenced to one day in jail
 About a dozen defendants pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition laws and were given fines ranging from $1O to $15O each and light jail sentences in some cases.
The Little River news., 1921-11-19
PREDICTS COTTON SHORTAGE
Senator Declares Present COnSumptfO,'
 Will Exhaust Supply by Aug. 1.

l Washington, Nov. 15.-Predictior l of a world shortage of cotton next summer was made in the Senate to- day by Senator Smith, Democrat Of South Carolina, in a speech analyz ing the statistics on cotton consump- tion for October, made public by the Census Bureau Should the rate oi consumption in the future equa! or exceed that of October, he said, there will not be "bale Of American cotton in existence by next August IL
 In his speech Mr. Smith digressed to discuss what he said was the fail ure of Congressional action intended to aid the farmers, saying it seems the only hope for the agricultural in- terests lies in the formation of CO., operative selling agencies and the es- tablishment of their own banks. He added that relief legislation thus far has been converted each time into "breastworks behind which the in terests opposed to the farmers en- trenched themselves to destroy the farmers protits.'
 Exports and domestic consump- tiOn of cotton for October aggregat- ed 1,366,000 bales which, according to the senator, constitutes a record for monthly disposition of the prod uct.
 At that rate," he continued. the exports and consumption be- tween last August 1 and next August l will be more than 16,OOO,OOO bales, and the best estimate of the visible supply that can be obtained shows only about 12,5O0,OOO or 13,OOO OOO bales"
 A carryover of about 5000. 900 bales was estimated by MT. Smith, while this years crop, he believed, will not exceed 100000 bales. He made his figures liberal, he added but found no way to bring the two totals any way near together.
 MT. Smith reviewed the many "cries' which he said had forced cot ton prices down, and told the Senate that all of the "menacing things fore seen by the trade, including the rail strike have been put out of the way yet the price remains low He declar- ed. however, that the country never will see cotton sell as low again.