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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
U. s, ARRANGING
 TRUCE IN PANAMA
Cessation of Hostilities Be- tween Panama and Costa
 Rica Tn Sight.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 7.-- An armistice between Panama and Costa Rica and final settlement of their boundary dispute Is being ne- gotiated through the mediation of the United States, according to of- ficiaI announcement this afternoon.
 SAN SALVADOR, March 7-Costa Rican troops attacked and routed Panama forces near Gulfo Dulce yesterday, Costa Rican despatches received here today said. The Pan anna forces numbered more than a thousand.
 In the Costa Rica sector, 800 Pan anna soldiers annihilated garrison of fifty Costa Ricans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Breaks Al Day Fast After
 Collapsing in Jail Cell

LOS ANGELES. Cal. March 7- Health Engmark, serving ninety day sentense for violation of the State medicine laws. broke a Al day fast Saturday after he had collapsed and had been taken from his cell in the county jail to the emergency hospital in serious condition. The prisoner said he broke his selfim- posed fast for the sake of his fam ilV
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Sales Total Sl0,979,282
 At St. Louis Fur Auction

ST. LOUIS. Mo. March 7.-Sales at the two weeks auction held here by the International Fur Exchange which closed Saturday. totaled s1O.- 979.2S2. according 10 official figures made public today Approximately II .O00.O0e pelts were sold,
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Gen. March to Remain Chief
 Of Staff for the Present

WASHINGTON, March Maj Gen. Peyton C. March handed in his resignation as Chief of Staff Satur- day to take effect at President Hard ing's pleasure. Secretary of War John w. Weeks instructed him. how ever, to continue as chief until fur ther orders
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Weeks, Fall and Wallace to
 Form Federal Power Board

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Secre- tary of War John w. Weeks. Sec retary of Interior A. B. Fall. and Secretary of Agriculture Henry c. Wallace, will form the new Federal Power Commission, reorganization of which is expected soon, it became known today Many aplicants for power permits are pending.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Vancouver Street Railway
 Workers May Join Strike

VANCOUVER, B. C., March T. Street railway workers may join the strike of electrical workers on the British Columbia Electric Railway. it was said here today. A meeting to discuss the strike and the street railway workers course has been called for Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Colombian Treaty Formally
 Presented to New Senate

WASHINGTON March 7.-The long pending treaty with Colombia providing payment for rights ac- quired by the United States in the Panama Canal zone. formerly Co., lomban territory, was presented to the Senate today by the Foreign Relations Committee but without announcement of plans for it's con- sideratiCn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Whiskey Runners Escape
 Harbor Patrol, Boat Taken

SEATTLE, Wash, March 7.-One hundred and ten cases of whiskey and the Canadian seine boat Night patrol near the Great Northern dock here yesterday morning after whis- key runners, in danger of capture, had beached the boat and escaped in the darkness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
EX-C0MMISSIONER DIES.

SEATTLE, Wash. March T. Charles F.. Gay. for five years United States Commissioner at Candle. Alaska. died at his home al Gig HarbOr yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
BLUE LAW ENACTED.

UNION. $. C.. March "A law prohibiting sale of anything but on Sunday goes into effect here March 13. The measure was backed by religious organizations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
British Columbia Logging
 Camps Open, 4000 Working

VANCOUVER, March 7.-LogginG camps, employing 4,000 men, which have been idle since last November, are Icopening this week
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Railway Communication in
 Greece Paralyzed by Strike

ATHENS. March T. Railway com throughout Greece was today as the result of Q strike affecting every railroad line in the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
NON -FULFILLMENT OF PREPARATION CONDITIONS RESULTS IN ARMED
 INVASION, SEIZURE OF CUSTOMS

LONDON March 7-Alied troops will invade Germany tomor enforce application of penalties imposed by the Allied Su Council for nonfufmnt of rparaton requirements cordance with the Allies interpretation Versailles Treaty 0f fcial announcement this was made today
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
.PETROCRADB BURNS,
 SOVIET LEADERS IN FULL FLIGHT
Anti-Bolsheviki Uprising in Russia Sweeping All
 Before It. LENINE'S RULE OVER
Complete Downfall of Soviet
 Regime Apparently All But Accomplished.

PARIS, March 7.-Petrograd is burning, twenty-five Russian Soviet Commissioners have fled to Es- thonia and Soviet Premier Nicolai Lenine and Minister of War Leon Trotsky are either in full flight or preparing to flee from Moscow, ac- cording to advices today confirming earlier reports of mighty anti Bolsheviki uprising which is sweep ing all Russia and has virtually ac- complished complete overthrow of the Soviet regime.
 The insurgents have taken Kron- stadt fortress and have trained the guns of the warship Petropavlovik, which fell into their hands without struggle, on Petrograd, The gar rison at Krasnoya, near Petrograd, also has gone over to the revolu- tionary party.
 The town of Pavok near the Els thonian border has been captured by the rebels and in the south Gen. Antanoff, anti-Bolsheviki leader. at the head of 50,000 well-armed peas ants, appears to be in control of the governments of Veronezh and Tam boy, Southern Russia.
 TOXIC, March 7. Travellers from Chita fn the Far Eastern Re- public report ah anti-Soviet move ment of formidable proportions has been started by troops and peasants in the interior of the republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-07
Packers to Slash Wages
 Ten to Twenty Per Cent

OMAHA. Neb., March 7.-Armour. Swift. Cudahy and Morris packing companies will announce a ten to twenty per cent reduction in the pay of all employees early this week, il became known here today.
 OTTUMWA, Iowa, March "A thousand workers for the Morris and Company packing plant here who walked out last Thursday re turned to work today after voting to accept the new wage agreement.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

Whiskey importations into the United States in 1920 amounted to 167, ,310 gallons valued at S1,013, 3,091,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
TENTATIVE TAX
 RATE IS FIXED

The tentative tax rate for the City of Bridgeport was decided at 29.9 mills on the grand list of S246, ,00O,- 900 at the special meeting of the Board of Apportionment yesterday afternoon. The rate is not final, however, as several changes will be made in the departmental appropria- tions before the final meeting of the board next Tuesday night, and the estimated reduction of the Board of Relief has not yet been determined.
 An estimate of the grand list of the First district was placed at $246,- O0O,OO0, and $3,629,105.07 is to be raised by taxation. The total ap- propriations for the district approxi- mate $3,952, 2,S97.O7, and the receipts $323,774. The tentative rate for the district is 15.6 mills which would raise S3,837,600, or in reality S3,- 56S,96S, which is the e3 per cent. estimated as the possible annual col Iections, leaving $SO,oo0 in arrears. The surplus for the district would be s19,S62.93, and the available reve- nue, $3,64S,9S6.
 The estimated grand list in the Second district amounts to S244,00O,- 900, and the preliminary tax rate of 14.3 mills. Appropriations total S4,0S3, ,16S.55, receipts $7S6,O00, and amount to be raised by taxation, $3,- 297, 7,163.55- The amount to be raised 93 per cent. of which is the estimated amount to be collected, or $3,244, The available revenue in the district is $3,324,956, and the surplus S27,- 792.45.
 The final tax rate will be deter mined at the last meeting of the board on next Tuesday morning at g a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
PROMINENT WOMEN WORKING FOR
 WELLESLEY FUND

Wellesley College women of Con necticut, under the leadership of Miss Florence G. Bryant, 1,544 Main street, East Hartford, have just com pleted their first weeks canvass of alumnae for the $2,700,00O Semi Centennial Fund to be raised by Commencement Day. Chairmen in all parts of the state reported en- couraging results to the Hartford headquarters.
 Assisting Miss Bryant are many wel1-known Connecticut people: Lo- cal chairmen include Miss Mary Brenneman, 97 Washington Terrace, this city. Miss Katherine s. Hezel- tine, of Hartford, is chairman of can- vaSsers, and Miss Cora M. Hi1lery, state chairman of publicity.
 Miss Bryant as state chairman, has announced that the S2,700, 900
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
Pretty Wedding Celebrated In
 New Haven

Attired in a travelling suit of blue 1ricotine with Australian opposum collar and cuffs and wearing a hat of black and henna Batavia cloth, trim med with an uncurled ostrich feather, Miss Bessie Elizabeth Buttrick, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George EButtrick of New Haven, formerly of Ahis city, became the bride of Leslie Oscar Robinson of this city on Mon day, February 14th, at the brides home.
 The attendants were: Miss Rutha- 1nig Sanford who wore an afternoon gown of camel brown, kitten ear crepe and hat of black lace, and Erwin Robinson, brother of the bridegroom who acted as best man.
 Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held, after which the couple departed for a honeymoon trip, the destination of which has been kept secret On their return they will re- side in this city at 27 Marion street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

President Obregon, of Mexico, is preparing a bill whereby all owners of agricultural lands in Mexico who were deprived of their poperty as a result of decrees issued during the Carranza administration would be bald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

Dusseldorf, Germany, in the exp1o- sion of a fireworks factory. The building was destroyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

-Four repair shops of the New York Central Railroad employing g about $500 men will be closed tenn porarily next Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
No More Cheap Carnivals Will
 Flourish Here

Cheap open air carnivals of the 'fgirP' and gambling type, which have fourished to quite an extent in Bridgeport during the summer time will not be allowed to show here in the future. This was decided upon last night by the Police Com missioners after they had received an application from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, who wish to hold an open air show in Bridgeport from decision Of the board, that all car nivals which come to Bridgeport hereafter must be operated under the auspices of some reputable organlza- tion which can vouch for the char acter of the show.
 The commissioners also put the kibosh on Sunday night dances, when it was voted that no permits should be issued for Sunday dances where admission was to be charged.
 Characterizing the present system of records and reports as unneces- sarily complicated, the board decided to investigate and install, if possible, a simpler system. Commissioners as a committee to carry out tlis work.
 Policeman James English, who rislzed injury while stopping a run away horse at Main and Congress streets, Feb. 4, will be instructed to
  commendation. English is now en- Ititled to the silver honor star inas- much he was once before cited for bravery in saving the life of a young girl who was about to be struck by an automobile.
 As a token of appreciation of the police departments aid in transfer ring large amounts of cash and valu- able securities when the First Bridge port National and the Connecticut National banks consolidated the bank has deposited $20O to the credit of the police pension fund Announce ment to this effect was made at last nights meeting B. F. Cooney, whose home was recently robbed, praised the work of the Detective bureau, in a communication addressed to the su- perintendent of police.
 Janitors in all four precinct stations were reprimanded for not keeping the buildings up to the required stan- dard of cleanliness.
 compared with pre-war time l11porta- tions of Is ,663 gallons. Every dramatic critic in Paris has gone on strike, refusing to attend any play or write any criticism un- l til the Supreme Court amends it's ds cision against a newspapers right to | criticize stage productions without giving a chance for an equally prom | inent renly.
 President Obregon, of Mexico, is preparing a bill whereby all owners | of agricultural lands in Mexico who were deprived of their poperty as 8 result of decrees issued during the Carranza administration would be 1 paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
DOG INSURANCE


 every cheap that land of Yankee Doodle we'll each the old kyode dchund pode twill lots of weeping We're for the insurance but it's writing we'll all think of sighting who chairs and sheds his mangy yellow ha pity who dares He's subject for biting The who M too-if understand he should demand if all he does sleep and dine and guzze beer and sherry and eo like good perhaps that's planned We wonder if spoon with su the who calls each day and and daddy the by eck I'm that dad would and have the fun cash the check nd maybe then boozy things happening today It's to have Rover Prince Old Vel Beauty will when he kicks off, we'll that give
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

Legislative Council of Berma unan- imously passed a resolution granting votes to women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

The bride is a graduate of the Bridgeport High school and was at one time affiliated with the American Chain Co.,, while the bridegroom is connected with the T. L. Watson Co.,, bankers. Both are being showered with felicitationS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

Edmund Maurice Burke Roche, the elder of the twin sons of the late Baron and Mrs. Fannie worke Bur- Roche, of New York city, w~ though the sudden death of his fathe, the third Baron Fermoy in entailed estates, honors and title of British subject, prove his claim and, his father, has decided to become a as the fourth Baron F'ermoy, tn take his place among the Irish Peers of Great Britain
 Duesseldorf, Germany. in the explo- sion of a fireworks factory. The building was destroyed.
 imous1y passed a resolution granting votes to women. H
 Nine gunmen held up a number of applicants for work at the Standard Oil Co. plant near Elizabeth. N. J. They took a small amount of money and a number of watches.
 -Four repair shops of the New York Central Railroad employing about $500 men will be closed tenn porari1y next Saturday.
 Commercial Cable Co. announced there Is delay in transmission of messages to Japan owing to local de- fects at the Japanese end of the Guam-Tokio cable.
 whiskey importations into the United States in 1920 amounted to 167, 510 gallons, valued at 1,O13, ,091,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16

gift to the college represents Welles- ley's imperative minimum for sal ary endowment and for new build ings to replace the losses of the 1914 fire. There are 65 Connecticut girls now studying at the college and there are 4O5 Connecticut alumnae.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-16
FLASHES

Major Herbert w. Taylor. formerly of New York and Philadelphia, died of heart disease at Nitro, Pa, where he had been stationed as a member of the Government Control Board since his discharge from the service early in January.
 The House adopted a resoIution asking President Wilson for an item ized statement showing disbursements and al1otments of the $15O,0O0,000 war funds voted by Congress.
 A resolution was introduced in the Texas legislature providing for an in vestigation of the larger oil produc- ing and pipe line companies of Texas,
 American Sugar Refining Go. ad- vanced the price of refined sugar from cents to 7.25 cents. National Is quoting 7.6 cents.
 Alexander Howat and other district officers of the United Mine Workers of Kansas, charged with contempt of court, have gone to trial at Pittsburg, Kan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28

he had large array Of witnesses, and
he did not want any extra" ones slip
ping by on forged subpoenas.
Influence of every conceivable sort
was brought to bear TO get seats in the
Courtroom. City officials were impor-
tuned to 'use their good Offices" for
their friends. Men came UP from city
departments, flashing 'thpir badges to
get by tho guards. Even judges Of other
courts were asked to use their influ-
ence to get curious persons in.
Jurors Play Baseball
The Brines jury got up late after
their lengthy session yesterday. Last
evening, to relay their muscles and their
minds, game of indoor baseball was
organized in the long corridor on the
sixth floor outside the jury quarters.
Two of the tipstavcs who have charge
Of the jury acted as umpire and referee.
The twelve men, weary with the strain
Of the long day, relaxed and enjoyed
themselves thoroughly.
Their lateness for breakfast this
morning held things up a bit in Judge
McCullen's court. There another youth.
John Murray, is being tried for murder
and the jury, like the Brincs jury, is
locked up. There il only one place for
the jurors to eat, which is Room 6S5.
As It Is necessary to keep the jurors
apart from any one other than court
fficers, the two jurics cannot eat to
gether. The jury in the Murray case
han to wait this morning until tht
Brines jurors had thoroughly enjoyed
their boiled eggs. baked haddock, French
fried potatoes, crisp rolls and coffee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28

be on hand. These people must work.
They are deprived Of day OF rest.
Il think II Is perfectly proper Dr.
Crafts went on, ito open the reading
sections Of libraries where people can
go In quietly and read undisturbcd. NO
books should be given out. though.
'1Tow about the observance Of the
Christian Sunday by Jews and Seven
day Advcntists and others who observe
Saturday as their SabbathY'
"The concession in most northern
states now is to permit certain
tian Sabbath by those who absolutely
abstain from work on religious grounds
on the preceding day, Saturday, which
they regard as their Sabbath. IL Is with
the understanding though, that the
work be carried on in u quiet and in
conspicuous manner and with the full "
est consideration Of the feelings of the
Christian majority. In particular with
reference TO public worship which Is
not to be disturbed" was the reply.
This doeS not mean the opening OF
stores, because others than Jews or
,'even- day Adventists would be in
volved; and because other merchants
would have an increased prejudice
against the Jews having 4 monopoly of
trade on Sunday.
You nre opposed to Sunday moving
pictures, thought"
Personally ] am. ] do not consider
this vital question now. What we
want are clean movies" for everyday.
In this Catholics and Jews are working
with u.s." was the reply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28
B,ines Regular Fello,o,'
His CeLlmate Declares

"Killy Brines Is n regular fellow"
declared Tommy McHale, the eight
cen yea. old lad, who is on trial be-
fore Judge McCullen, charged with
the murder Of Nikola Ostah. T
know be is a regular fellow, because
l have been his cellmate in Moya =
mensing prison for the last two
months, and I have never met nicer
fellow.
He is a quiet chap, and while I
have had daily talks with him he
never mentioned anything about the
murder Of Drewes. Once I asked
him IL he did croak Drewes and he
dndn't answer. but he looked ut me
MS IL he was real mad. never made
any more attempts to draw him out.
hope he beats II because he is a
decent fellow"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28
No Fight to Take
"Sun" Out of Sunday


Continued from Page Ono
York. 1t does not stop Sunday news
papers. street cars, trains, automobiling
or automobile supplies. 1t provides for
the delivery of milk and ice.
"what It does prohibit is ordinary
labor, commercializcd amusemcnts, the
operation of business enterprises and
the opening Of stores. Drug stores are
permitted to run, and there Is no ban
upon a mans action in his own home
as long as he does not disturb his
neighbors. ~ A..
have Sunday laws, and in most of them
they are more drastic than the one we
proposed for the District
"Your reform bureau disclaims dis
position to demand the enactmeat OF
national law that would, as has been
said, take the "sun' out of Sunday
/ asked DIR. Crafts.
1--WE never dreamed Of such u thing.
We believe in keeping the sun in Sun :
day, getting the men and women out OF
the factories. mills. shops and stores
and amusement places, so they can
have a day of rest. DO you know that
the actors association Is fighting any
change In the present law that will
compel them to work on Sunday!
Oppose Commercialized Amusements
"Our controversy on Sabbath observ-
ance is objection to cOmmercinlized
amusements. such az baseball, and it is
these promoters that have been respons
ible for the Blue Laws" cry.
'You oppose Sunday ball games:'
asked him directly.
"Yes, for If the people who are arsu =
ing for Sunday ball would put in n;
much energy working for a national
half holiday for all working people they
might have. from May to October. &
half holiday in which to enjoy all the
ball games they please"
but you object to opening museums
and art galleries. do you not?'
"Yes. but I draw distinctions be
tween museums and libraries. Museums
must have all their regular attendants
and all the staff of an art gallery mus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28
PROTEST SPEECH OF SIMS
Irish Ask Court. Martial Of Admiral
for .Anti.Sinn Fein Talk
Washington, Jan. 2S.-(By A. i.

Washington, Jan. 2S.--OBy A. pD.
Protests against Admiral William s.
Sims recent remarks at Boston touch
ing on the Irish situation were received
today by Secretary Daniels.
One asked why the officer should not
be court .martialled for participating as
british propngandist' at the Boon
meeting. II was signed by Thomas 4.
INLAND, of East Boston, while the Soc
ond protest bore the name Of Matthew
Cummings as president % the Greater
Boston Council of the Friends OF irish
Freedom.
Mr.. Cummings said that as Admiral
Sims had spoken as an admiral of the
American navy" and as "his statments
are based entirely on prejudice and
not on fact" and ISLANDER" the Irish.
the secretary was requested to compel
him to make u public rctraCtion and
force him to apologize to the Irish pco-
pie" if he could not substantiatc his
statements.
Mr.. Daniels did not indicate what
action he would take, If any.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-28
Mrs. "Ike" Stecher
Sues for DiUOrce


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sented by American military authori-
ties abroad or the American commits
sioner in Berlin that as Bcrgdoll's crime
was committed in this country as an
American citizen, his action in attempt
ing to obtain German citizenship can
not affect the right of the United States
to demand his return.>
Representative Kahn. at Washing
ton, announcing his purpose to bring
the case before the military committee,
remarked today that since Bergdoll cs.
capped from the United States several
of those alleged to have been in rthe con
spiracy" have been convicted or have
suffered mysterious fates. He cited the
conviction of Mrs. Bergdoll and the
drowning Of ID. Clarence Gibboney, one
of Bergdoll's attorneys, in Mexico. III"
said he had not pushed his resolution
for m investigation because Of the un-
certainty heretofore as to Bcrgdolls 5
whereabouts.
Kahn's resolution provides for an in
quiry by q special committee of five
| House members.