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Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
PROBLEMS IF NEGRO
 CHIEF SUBJECT AT LOCAL CONVENTION

Distribution of the overflow negro popula ton in northern cities caused by migration during the period of war will be one of the vital subjects taken up during the convention of the Northwest Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, which convenes here today.
 According to authorities on the subject many northern cities have doubled their negro population since the war. As the average colored man is skilled in comparatively few lines there are few vacancies to be found by him at the present time and he is at a loss to know where to turn for employment Those gathering here today will attempt to find a solution for his difficulty.
 Among the suggestions made to meet this situation is the tenanting of vast tracts of vacant land in the west and northwest. It is a theory of many that the colored man can prove of real value in helping to build up these great undeveloped areas. Advantages offered by Mex leo for the permanent homesteader are also regarded with interest by those who have the welfare of the colored race at heart.
 Delegates arrived yesterday f.on, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Cal ifornia, Wyoming. Illinois, Nebraska Ohio, Montana. Indiana Kansas, Ore gon. North Dakota, South Dakots and from various points in Arizona
 Among those attending the con vention are personal representatives of the governors of 14 states. Int delegates represent more than 500,0ot
 colored club women of the north western district All meetings. eS. cept the executive sessions, will b. open to the general public.
 Mrs. Joanna Snowden- Porter O Chicago. president of the federation will preside at the opening session il the Monroe school auditorium thi. afternoon when committee appoint
 ments will be made and general mat ters of business discussed.
 Governor Thomas E. Campbell County Attorney R. E. L. Shepher' and Mayor Willis H. Plunkett vii extend greetings to the visitors oi behalf of the state, county and cit, at the evening session when a pro gram featuring an address by Mrs Porter will be presented.
 The convention will officially com to close next Thursday but a sight seeing and entertainment program has been arranged for Friday and i is expected that practically all tn delegates will remain for this event
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
SEVERELY WOUNDED
 BY MELON GROWERS

A man giving his name as Hubbard was sent to the St. Joseph hospital last night suffering from severe wounds which resulted it is said from surreptitious expedition into a watermelon patch on the Henshaw road. Harold Markle and C. A. Dear dorff are being held in the county jail a suspects in the alleged melon pur- veying plot.
 Arrests resulted when Markle vas overheard telephoning for a physl- clan. A policeman, listening to the conversation over the wire, began an investigation into the cause of Hub bard's injuries and learned of the invasion into the watermelon patch. He placed the two men under arrest and turned them over to the county authorities. The nature of Hubbard $ wounds lead to the theory that his assailant used a shotgun loaded with slugs.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
POPULAR TEMPE GIRL
 WEDS CALIFORNIAN

TEMPE, July 17-A wedding of in terest to Tempe people took place in California last week when Miss Ioma Bee Sayler and Ellsworth Sype were united in marriage July at the Church of Christ at South Pasadena.
 Mrs. Sype is the charming daughter of Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Salyer and spent the early part of her childhood in Tempe. her father being pastor of the local Christian church for several years. Her many friends here ex- tend best wishes The young couple will make their home at Hemet, Calif
 Home for Vacation
 Miss Muriel Stewart is home from Stanford to spend tha vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Stewart, at their home near Camel back.
 Surprise Birthday Dinner
 Mrs. G. R. Finch entertained a par ty of friends and relatives at a picnic dinner Saturday evening in honor of her husbands birthday. The affair was given al the residence southeast of town and was a complete suprise to MT. Finch.
 Dinner Guests Mir. and Mrs Fine Fox and Mir and Mrs. Bill Fox and children of Phoenix were dinner guests at the C. O. Aus tin home Sunday.
 Enjoy Plunge at Mesa A party including Mrs. A. A. Jones and children, Freddie and Lemore | Breckan. Elizabeth Gimeo and C. L. Wamsley. Mrs. Don F'rankenburg and children enjoyed a swimming party | in the Mesa plunge Friday evening. Injured Boy Doinc Nicely R. J.. the little son of MT. and Mrs | J. C. Conger, who was severely in
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Bebe Daniels at coIumbia

One of the fastest, snappiest com edy creations of the hot season is on tap at Mauk's Columbia theater for the last times today. It is Bebe Daniels biggest laugh success, Ducks and Drakes," and it's a scream all the way, one of the best things Miss Daniels has ever done for the screen.
 Ducks and Drakes" tells the story of mischievious little Miss wno has acquired the vamping habitat a distance. She likes to vamp all the men owed the telephone and she em- ployes that means to acquire a large and admiring acquitance. But an aunt with whom she lives is con stant menace to the pursuit of her flirtations and the many humorous situations that arise during these telephone courtships create a new kind of wholesome fun. Of course the little lady has real sweetheart and plot is interwoven when club members of the betrothed continue their flirtations with the girl from the club in the presence of the pros- pective groom.
 The first of series of travel pic lures by Rex Beach. a Pollard com edy, a Prizma natural color film an6 a Bray comic are other film features that contribute to one of the mos delightful programs offered al Mauk's Columbia theater in weeks This program will be shown for the last times today.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
JACK JOHNSON FITTED. BY LEGION POST AND. PLEDGED SUPPORT IN FIGHT WITH DEMPSEY
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 CHICAGO, July 1.-The Sol- Mar post of the American Legion has pledged Jack Johnson. recently re- leased from the Leavenworth, Kan sas, penitentiary after serving sen tence for white slavery. its full sup port in a match with Jack Dempsey, heavyweight boxing champion and will immediately start campaign among other legion posts favoring such a match, it was announced to- night.
 Speakers at banquet given John son by the post which is made up en- tirely of white men, praised Johnson for his war work, saying he was en- gagged in government secret service, and condemned Dempsey. The war records of the two men made it im- perative that Johnson regain the title from Dempsey. Captain J. F. Tansey, commandant of the post said.
 Previous to taking action, the post lad Johnson examined by a physi- .ian, who declared the negro to be in splendid condition and fit to fight. Pressure will be brought to bear on governors of the various states to permit the fight, according to the posts plan.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
MESA WILL SEND BIC DELEGATION ID D0Y SCOUT ENCAMPMENT

MESA. July 17.-That Mesa will contribute a record attendance of Boy Scouts to the valley encamp- ment to be held in Payson two weeks in August is apparent from the in- terest the young fellows of the city are already manifesting in the out ing. With the selection last week of Captain D. H. Biery Is scout execu- tive and his active engagement in the work, arrangements for the out ing are rapidly shaping themselves.
 E. M. LeBaron, scout commissioner of the Apache Council of the South side. has spent the last two days in the Payson country with a party of valley executives definitely locating the encampment ground and arrang- ing for other details of the outing at the camp.
 Locally, Captain Biery is lining up the work and preparing an en- listment campaign for the troops on the Southside. Boys over F years of age are eligible for membership in the Boy Scouts and an effort will be made to recruit the troops up at an early date.
 Griffith's Special at Majestic
 The master screen craftsman, David warlx Griffith. producer of the screens greatest sensations. cre- ator of the most advanced innova- tions in motion picture productions finder and developer of the world g greatest screen stars. has produced another wonderful production. The Love Flower" which is being herald ed everywhere as a creation of ex- quisite beauty haunting charm and 1 spirited drama. United Artists cor 1 poration recently announced it's re- i lease and the first showing of this newest Griffith production in thii
 community will be at the Majestic or | Monday. It will be shown Tuesday ; in Gilbert, Wednesday in Tempe ant | Thursday in Chandler.
 Close Another Mile Chandler Roas The second mile north of the bas' l line on the Mesa Chandler highwa,
 has been closed to traffic and worl is already under way tearing 1t up
 grading and otherwise preparing i I for paving. Several hundred mer
 are now employed at the set-up oI | the baseline two miles south O | Mesa and at other Twohy Brother
 camps in this district and pavin,
 operations are moving along swiftly
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
.RAFFLES HAS NEW
 STUNT FOR PUBLIC

Rallies" the man of mystery, will attempt to effect an escape from strait jacket while suspended in mid air from the top of the Heard building at noon today. The hour has been fixed for 12:15 o'clock.
 The feat is declared to be one of the most difficult known to the art of extrication. Tied by a large rope, Rallies will be suspended from the top of the Heard building with the strait jacket fastened about him. He promises to effect an escape from the jacket within three or four minutes.
 To date. all efforts by Phoenicians to hold Rallies" have failed. He has been locked in burglar-p proof vaults, safes and boxes but has al- ways made good on releasing him. self. Today's exhibition is consid- cred one of the most difficult so far undertaken in Phoenix. It is free to the public.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18

jured several days ago, is doing nice ly and has been resting comfortably the last two days.
 Phoenix Visistors
 MT. and Mrs. Davis and their son Rev. Martin Davis were dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. Walters on East Eighth street Sunday. Rev Martin Davis is filling the pulpit at the M. E. church during the absence of Rev. D. H. Reid.
 Will Summer at Prescott
 Mir. and Mrs F. J. Irwin and daughter, Golda Daley. left overland Saturday evening for Prescott. MT. and Mrs. Irwin expect to return to Tempe in a few days but their daugh- ter will remain there until cooler weather.
 LOST-A gold locket. Friday. be- tween Baber-Jones and Laird & Dimes. Return to Laird & Dimes, Tempe. Reward. 3t
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Attorney For Mrs.
 Sfillmon Very W
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YONKERS. N. T.. July 17.-John F. Brennan, counsel for Mrs. Anne U. Stillman in the divorce action brought by her husband. James A. Stillman. New York banker. is suf- fering from pneumonia and will be confined to his bed for more than a month, it was said tonight after a conference of physicians at his home here. He is 70 years old
 Grave fears are felt by close asso- ciates of the attorney because of his advanced years, although the physi- clans announcement said his chances of recovery were favorable. His ill., ness will delay further hearings in the Stillman case, which are set for July 27. It is now thought the case will not be resumed before Septem- her
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Wealthy Coast Man Wants To Purchase Portland Ball Team

PORTLAND. Ore, July 17-John F. Kelly of San Francisco, announced following a conference with Judge w. C. McCredie, president of the Port land baseball team here that nego- tiations were on for the purchase of the club franchise by a wealthy Los Angeles man.
 price of $i25,oo0 on the club and Kelly agreed on behalf of his princi- pal to pay this price. Judge McCredie then asked for time to consult with Walter H. McCredie. manager of the team, before closing the deal. Kelly said.
 Judge McCredie tonight said that he had received an offer from Kelly but had not agreed to sell.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
POWER DEVELOPMENT
 MEETING |S CALLED

Definite assurances of a power line in the Florence Casa Grande valley are expected to follow a massmeet- ing to be heic in Florence next Wed nesday. when it is expected a suffi- cient number of signatures will be added to those already obtained to insure the electrical project
 The big massmeeting Wednesday is intended for all landowners in the Florence-Casa Grande valley Thos Maddock, state engineer. and Super intendent Cragin of the Salt River Valley Water Users association. and Judge O. J. Baughn and other off, cials and authorities will be pres ent to explain fully the details of the project and answer questions con- corning 1t
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Nebraska Professor
 And Daughter DrolOr1
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LINCOLN. Neb.. July 27. - News was received here today of the drowning yesterday at Chambers. in northeas. Nebraska. of Prof. John H. Voss and his daughter, Gertrude, while boating in lake. The bodies were recovered. Professor Voss was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and for several years held the chair of modern languages in the University of Oklahoma. The past year he held a similar position in Carthage. III.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18

posing the laying of the North Sea mine harrage during the first few months of the war, when the avail aoie mines were unsatisfactory. tLafer Sims advocated and did ev- erything in his power to complete the construction of the great barrage)
 We find that substantially all of the recommendations made by Rear Admiral Sims during the first months of the war were later adopted after delays ranging from a few The minority summarized its find fngs as follows:
 That the major charges made by Admiral Sims. such as, that the navy department. by delays. prolonged the war four months, caused the loss of ~.Soo.ee0 tons of shipping, 500, 900 lives and needless expenditure of sIs.ooo. .ooo,o0o were entirely dis proved
 That the few charges which ap- peared to have some justification in fact-such as that for time Ad- mirsl Sims was not furnished all the staff he desired or needed-are so trivial in comparison with the vast operations and great activities of the navy during the war, that hardly de- serve serious consideration.
 That in no instance was it shown any or all of the delays or military errors alleged by Admiral Sims had any serious or material effect on the general results.
 That while no navy is ever 101 per cent perfect the United States navy was as well prepared for war as was any other navy at our en- trance into the war.
 That at no time did the navy fail Go perform promptly and efficiently every task imposed upon if.
 That in its major operations. NA as making possible the transrortatosp of s.ooo.0o0 soldiers across the Allan tie without the loss of a soldier on ar American troop ship bound fol France. the United States navy made . record never before equalled ir history.
 That in its manifold activities not only in operations and transportation but in shipbuilding. in recruiting and training personnel of over half g million men, the navy exhibited ar energy and efficiency never excelled
 That the uniform success of ouI operations amply demonstrated thu wisdom Of the policies adopted ant the plans carried out by the nav, department and it's responsible off esrs in the conduct of the war.
 That instead of censure or criti. eixm. the entire navy-the depart ment as we'll as the service-deserve, the hearty commendation of tkil committee and of the American people"
 The majority recommended tn appointment of a professional com mission of naval officers to study ant apply to the navy the lessons of tn, war. and of a presidential commission including civilians to study and rec ommend reforms in navy organiza tion-
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Federal GcDernn1ent
 Searches For Slayer
 or Oraoha Mail Clerk
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OMAHA. Neb.. July 1T. The United States government has as sumed the lead in the search for the slayer of Walter Baldwin. mail wagon driver. who was mysteriously shot and killed while transporting mail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, early Friday morning.
 Government operatives said last night that as many additional detec- tives as are needed" will be called to work on the case. They are as sisted by Omaha and Council Bluffs police.
 Officials are working on the theory that Baldwin was killed by amateur holdups, Several persons have been detained and questioned but so far police have learned little. they ad- mitted last night.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Expect Bitter Fight
 When Anti-Beer Bill
 Comes Before Senate
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WASHINGTON. July 17.-Another spirited struggle is promised in the senate next week as the result of n effort late yesterday to take up the Willis Campbell anti-beer bill. fol- lowing recommittal of the soldiers
 bonus bill. The senate adjourned yesterday until next Monday without debating or acting on the beer bill motion, offered by Senator Sterling. republican of South Dakota, but t.>-e were promises of opposition Monday.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Idle Freight Cars
 .ShoID Big Decrease

WASHINGTON, July IT. = Idle freight cars on railroads of the United States number 369,525 on July s, a decrease of 4,266 from the week previous. according to a statement today by the American Railway As- sociatio
 A brisk demand for box cars to meet grain car shortages in the west reduced the surplus in that class to 145,112 which was 1,1S6 fewer than the excess of boxcars at the end oi the preceding week.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
AdUerfise Free Beer
 If You Want CrolUd
 Says Labor Delegate
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CHICAGO. July 172Opposition to William J. Bryan as speaker at the Labor day festivities of the Chicago Federation of Labor because of his stand on prohibition was voiced to- day at meeting of the federation.
 T believe Bryan will be the only one who advocates prohibition" said one speaker. when it was announced that MT. Bryan had accepted an invi- tation to speak.
 If you want to draw a crowd, cut the list of speakers and advertise real beer" declared another.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
Four Negroes Killed In Gun Battle With
 Whites In Louisiana
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MONROE. La, July Flour ne- groes were killed and Monroe Fer guson, business man. severely wound- ed, in gun battle between a posse and number of negroes near Ray vile, La, yesterday. The battle re- suited from attempts or deputy sher- ifs to arrest two negro women who were charged with beating some white boys who were in swimming in a stream near Rayville.
 Hundreds of shots were exchanged before the women, joined by men and barricaded in an old house, were cap tured.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
sourHsIDE THEATERs TODAY

Majestic, Mesa-D. w. Griffith s special feature called The Love Flower all star cast; comedy His First Honeymoon
 Gilbert-"Her Kingdom of Dreams" starring Anita Stewart; comedy His Fearful finish
 Tempe-Frank Mayo in The Blaz- ing Tran." Western drama Her Western Adventure''
 Chandler-Corinne Griffith in "The Whisper Market" Ford weekly. .
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18
TOO TATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST - Between Phoeninx and Canon, pocketbook containing money and lodge receipts. Suitable reward if returned to Marshall Hum
 phries at Iron Springs or Phoenix. St
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18

A New Jersey inventor has devel- oped a material to make airplanes fireproof.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18

LOST-A small box of organdy flowers Return to Mrs. Gutherie. coo W. Eighth St. Tempe Reward. bn
Arizona republican., 1921-07-18

BRICK store building and a resi- dence; lot 21x125 feet. corner Mill Ave. and Fifth St; best business loca- tion in town; price, s7,ooo. A. Pavell
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-22

receiving favorable comment in all
prts of the state, if the letters which
are reaching his desk are comments
of the press may be considered as
sound indications.
Then, there is the fact that the
name of Clay is magic in Georgia
politics. While many other men
would be engaged in the task of
making a name," Herbert Clay, in
a governorship campaign, would be
making hay while the sun sent its
beams from the heavens. This as
set, in addition to the presidents
naJural pFocliyity toward making
friends and reputation for ability,
nave caused many political leaders
of the capital to look upon his as
the next chief exec utive.
E,'mors l.vsry Day.
With its president IN the political
light, the senate chamber is filled
with campaign material. Each pass
ing day brings rumors of possible
candidates, and to date, the situation
may be briefly summarized as fol-
lows:
Judge B. F. Walker, one of the
recognized leaders of the upper
house, is considered candidate for
congress from the Tenth district. For
many years, he has been active in
his section of the state, and would
prove a strong candidate against
Congressman Carl Vinson.
Senator Pope is being groomed for
congress in the Seventh district,
while Senator O. A Nix, of Law
renceville, is said to have his eye
on the judgship of the new Piedmont
Judicial circuit, the creation of which
is being sought by advocates in both
houses.
Judge Jim Thomas-the senator
from the Third district with a laugh
that has made him famous and one
of the most popular members of the
assembly-is being urged openly to
run for the state court of appeals.
Two other senator's, Bond and
Fleming, of the Tenth, are being
mentioned as probable candidates
from their respective districts. Sen
ator Fleming has record in his first
term IN the upper branch of having
passed every bill introduced, and has
been heartily supported in his dis
trict on different positions he has
taken on question of local interest
HERDS Cupor;se
Now comes one of the real sur
prises:
Senator j. NJ. Mills is reliably re-
ported as the next candidate for the
office of commissioner of agricul-
tture-J. j. Brown, the present Of
tlclal, having decided, it is rumored,
not to be a candidate for re-elec-
ton. Mr.. Mills is president of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-22

Farmers Union, and is well knor,
throughout the state.
Senator L. C. Brown. who tab.
the position that he has never IsoS
given the proper opportunity to nrs
sent serious charges, which he states
are in his possession, against the de-
partment of agriculture, is also con
sldered a likely candidate for Cow
missioner Browns toga.
Should the race resolve itself iD+o
a contest between Mills and I -
Brown, the commissioner vor1I
throw his support to the former
Senator Brown, however, has ra,,r'
ed much favorable comment shro,gb
out the state on his efforts to ave-
the agricultural department inv .s4i.
gated, and would stand an excei,ert
chance Of winning.
There are others, of course. ba
ing secretly groomed for various of.
fees, but this summary outlines +be
situation as it exists today. But who
can say what the morrow will brino9