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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
new BLOC IS
VICTORIOUS IN
ONE new MOVE
Secures Favorable Report on
Proposed Amendment to
Constitution Of y. S.
CHANGE in ELECTION OF
EXECUTIVES IS PROPOSED
Meeting Time Of Congress Is
Changed : New Rules to
Govern House-Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Members
Of the new Progressive bloc in Con-
gress won the first legislative vic
tory today by obtaining from the
Senate Agricultural Committee a
favorable 1eport on the resolution
to amend the Constitution.
This resolution would provide for
the direct election of the President
and Vice President and the amend
ment to the Constitution would also
provide a change for the Presiden-
tial Inauguration to the third Mon
dsy in January Members of the
Senate and House would begin their
terms on the first Monday in Janu-
airy after the biennial elections, Con-
g1tss meeting annually On the first
Monday in January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
CHRISTMAS SHIPPING OF MAIL
MUST Be DOM: EARLY; REASONS

leau December IA. soM Inbound. The
spokane, due to leave Seattle De
cember 3. for the North. will SAT
southbound about December 16
The sailing OF the Princess Mary
due 10 leave here December q fol-
the South. has been changed to De
censber 90. to allow mail and passen
gers ito reach Seattle December %
instead of Christmas day. It was an
houaced at the local office today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05

Steamer Princess Mary. sailing
southtound Thursday morning. De-
cember Z. is the las. boat certain TO
carry Christmas mail 20 the States
in n'me 20 reach Ear EaF.ern points
BY December %. it was stated at the
local post office today
The last boat on which mail may
be sent with the possibility of its
reaching Eastern points by Christmas
A. me Victoria, due 10 sail from L;,
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Henry Ford's
Timekeeper Is
Also Financier

DETROIT. Dec. 5.-George w
Demmit. fimekeeper at the River
Rouge plant of the Ford Motor Com
pany. has been arrested. accused OF
keeping IL men and three women
students Of a university on the pay
rolls after ahey had quit The pay
moiI frauds are said to have reached
$780,
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
MANY INJURED
IN R. R. WRECK
Over One Hundred Passen-
gers Suffer when Four Cars
of Fast Train Turn Over.

OMAHA, Dec. 5.-One hundred and
thirty passengers of $50 on board a
Wabash passenger train derailed six
miles north OF Shenandoah. Iowa at
8:45 O'Clock last night. were more
or less seriously injured, according
NO Information from there. Three
coaches and the smoker turned over.
The locomotive and baggage cars re-
manned on the tracks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
French Tiger"
Pays Respect
To Harding

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8
Georges Clemenceau, French
Tiger" paid his respects to
President Harding today. A
small crowd gathered outside
OF the White House grounds
and cheered. him when he ar
rived.
Late tomorrow afternoon Gle
menceau plans ITO call on former
President Woodrow Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
GIRLS BREAK
FROM SCHOOL
Stage Up-to-Date Escape from
Training Institution
Plans Well Made.

OLYMPIA. WASH, 3as. D. Seven
teen elrl inm1tos 0I the training
school at Grand Mound. overpowered
the matron last night and escaped
The school break was well planned
in advance as the girls cut the tele-
phone wires to the institution, max
ing Il impossible to notify the au-
th0rities in nearby towns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Krupps, Russia and
British in Land Deal

BERLIN, Dec 5.-A provisional
agreement with Krupps by Russia
is announced here today by which
concession of 247,000 acres of agri-
cultural land in Southwest Russia is
secured II is expected British capl-
tai will aid in the establishment OF
intensive cultivation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Russia Is Busy on
Policy Of Turkey

LAUSANNE. Dee. 5.-The demand
of TchItcher CT Russia. to the Near
East conference. that none but Turk
ish warships be allowed to enter the
straits of the Dardanelles. has ere
ated the impression that Russia is
debating the Turkish policy as Ismet
Pasha has remained silent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Seattle Car Case Is
Reversed on Appeal

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5.-The
decision of the Federal Court at
Seattle. by Judge Cushman. that the
city must make up the deficit in the
street car system purchase money
from dhe general fund was reversed
today by the Court OF Appeals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Honduras Will Withdraw
From League Of Nations

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Dec. 5
The government of Honduras has
notified the League OF Nations VI
its intention to withdraw from the
League
The reason given for this step Is
the heavy expenditure entailed by
the membership and the fact that
Honduras feels it has little need OF
representation in the League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Central Amer. Republics
Getting Down to Business

WASHINGTON. Dec. Through
the subject of Associations" OF the
six power conference of the Central
American Republics. Dr. Albert
Oucles, chief OF the HOnduran dele
g,tio proposed the first session 90
Immediately into the discussion OF
a federation of the five states
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Express Drivers Have
Been Stealing Stuff

DETROIT, Dee Five persons, !
four of whom are drivers for the |
American Railway Express. have been |
arrested cilrged with theft OF pack !
ages valued At more than $4,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Thirty Boys Rally
To Aid Injured One

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-After 80
boys of the Y. NJ. c. A., working in
turns to administer artificial respir-
aged 16 years. who broke his neck
while diving at Coney Island. the
patient regained normal breathing
and 1t is declared he is on the road
to recovery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
No Law for u. S. to
Proceed Against Khan

WASHINGTON. Dec. Attorney
General Daugheriy has advised Sena-
tor Walsh there is no authority for
the United States 20 proceed against
the ku Klux Khan, saying night
riding" jurisdiction extended to the
individual states.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Says Prohibition Is
Success, with String

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 5.-Roy
Haynes, Federal Prohibition Commits
sioner, addressing the Arii-Saloon
League here, declared ahaF rTohibi-
tion was a success but said a large
-Heet Ut Foreign &ftssels were AN
chored off the Atlantic Coast selling
liQuOr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Big Haul Of Liquor
Is Made in Illinois

PEORIA, El., Dec 5.-Tairty men
last night surrounded the Liberty
Yeast Corporation plant, used as a.
warehouse, and compelled the EN-
poyees TO help load so barrels Of
whisky aboard five auto trucks. The
men escaped with their liquor
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
SIX ARE REcApTURED

OLYMPIA, Dee. 5.-Shortly before
noon today six OF the girls who es-
capped lais3 night were recaptured
and they will be returned TO the
Training School, according to word
received over the long distance tele-
phone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Former Sultan Of Turkey
Will Be Resident of Mecca

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Mohammed W.,
former Turkish Sultan, is reported
to have accepted the invitation of
King Mnssuen, sovereign OF Hadjaz,
TO live in Mecca. 81
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Banker Shot and Robbed
In Daylight in Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec. J.-Harry
AIDES. banker. was shot and robbed
Of s45l2 as ne sat with his son.
daughter and girl employee in his
automobile this afternoon before the
hank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Quiet Mexican Election;
Co-operationists Are in

MEXICO CITY, Dec. The cleo
ton last Sunday was the quietest in
years The co-operationists are still
re aimed in power.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Dividend Is Declared
By Kennecott Copper

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.--The Kenne.
est Capper Corporation, operating
mines in Alaska declared the first
dividend to-day since 1920, voting q
quarterly payment OF Is cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
SNOW AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Dec. 5.-This city Is
erirped in heavy snowstorm. The
snow has already fallen tn dapth
of several inches in the outlying dis
Ericts. Seattle Is under a blanke.
of snow from one TO two inches deep
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
IMMIGRATION
LAWS ARE 0. K,
Secretary Davis Will Oppose
Letting Down Of Bars
at Present Time.

WASHINGTO.S DEC. Secretary
OF Labor Davis. returning here TO
day from a months trip to the West
IN a statement attacked the pro-
pOsals TO remove immigration restric-
tons - as TO get labor
Secretary Davis said:
The countries furnishing the best
labor lacked Thousand Of fulfill
ment during the past two years. This
"a sufficient 10 show that. the de-
sr4ble labor is not coming 10 the
United States and we do not want
iha o. her class"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Retirement of Justice
Pitney Is Confirmed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--The
House has eoncurred to the Senate
b.N Tor the retirement OF Associate
Justice Pi'ney OF the United States
Supreme Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
Ae.oplane Used
To Bomb Irish
Irregulars

CORK. Dec. The first
aeroplane used against the r.
regulars has heen brought in
play and bombed an ambush
party near Drimoleague. SIXTY
are believed to have been killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
CHICAGO. pee. 5.E..

CHICAGO. Dee. 5.-AE. F. Carroll.
OF Birmingham. Alahama. who re-
ported his wife had run away with a
woman while visiting here, learned
today that his wife's companion was
a man dressed as a woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
FuRS ARE FOUND.

LONG BEACH, Cal, Dec. "a
fur believed to belong to Clara
Phillips was found in an abandoned
automobile this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
CLARA PHILLIPS
MAKES ESCAPE;
IS AT LIBERTY
Woman Convicted OF Murder
with Hammer Saws Her
Way Out Of County Jail
AUTHORITIES SECURING
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Steel Saws Are Furnished to
Woman = Other Inmates
Believed Helped Her.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. with the
aid of several steel saws, Mrs. Clara
Phillips, convicted of the murder
Of Mrs. Alberta Meadows, with .
hammer, removed the bars and
climbed out of the windows Of the
women's section Of the Los Angeles
County Jail about 2 o'clock this
morning
The escape was not discovered for
several hours later.
1t is believed the other inmates
aided Mrs. Phillips to escape.
The sheriff's Office has spread
drasnet through Southern Califor-
MIA. Authorities on the Mexican
t.rder have also been notified. Posses
are securing the country near the
city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
WAS sEEN--MAYBE.

LOS ANGELES, Dec ga deputy
sheriff at noon today said he saw q
woman resembling Clara Phillips
with a SIN &s.sssrins the srserip-
ton of her husband in an automo-
bile at 10 O'Clock this morning about
five miles from the Jail.
Inquiry shows Phillips packed his
belonging and left the place where
he had been stopping yesterday
afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05

Mrs. Phillips was found guilty of
murder and last week sentenced
from ten years to life imprisonment.
Her attorneys were granted a stay
of execution in order to project an
appeal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-05
MURDERESS ESCAPES FROM JAIL
Progressive Bloc Wins First Fight For Legislation
IRELAND IS NOW FREE; SPECIAL
ORDER IN EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT

LONDON Dec. 5Without the Irish Free
State will being after midnight tonight The special order
Council the country has already been
When constitution
will be kind
mark the fufment Of the made between the British and
Irish governments
ROYAL SANCTION IS GIVEN.
LONDON Dec 5The King today his Royal sanction to the
legislation the Irish Free State Dominion the Brit
ish Empire.
TIMOTHY HEALY GIVEN HONOR
LONDON Dec 5The cfis announcement made late this
afternoon Of the appointment Of Timothy Hay be the first Gov
General Of the Irish Free State.
WAR MUNITIONS ARE SEIZED.
LIVERPOOL Dec 5-Th police seized large quantities of rifles
ammunition explosives afternoon which discovered
ships due to sail for southern Ireland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

If certain ruInors that have
 been going the rounds of late
 the s'good old ship'' Bridgeport
 A. A. came within an ace of be-
 ing torpedoed. Latest accounts,
 however, are that the craft has
 been caIked and fitted up to
 weather any more gales that she
 may encounter between now and
 the lease expiring time on the
 open-air arena, next June.
 According to Dame Rumor the way the profits of the recent Rap ian-Wagner show at Meriden were or were not divided caused q near mu- tiny between some members of the crew, but Skipper G. Effingham Dwyer reported that all of the kinks had been ironed cut at a protracted pow-wow or barley between his fei- low ship-mates, Connie Lewis. S"1a Ig Wheeler and Fritz Musante held yes terday at Comic Lewis bowling es- tablishment. F-pni all accounts it was pretty noisy session at the start, the orchestra leader threatening to put Auld Lang Syne on-
 Of course, there were no sporting writers invited to the session.
 "Got the Wrong Idea''
 As, the story goes, Fritz Musante and Schang nowhere got an idea in their heads that the NTeriden profits shouldsgo into the common pot" But Connie Lewis and George Dwyer put in tho claim that the Bridgeport A. A. did not run the show and pro- duced proof in the shape of a bond filed, that the show was put on by
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
SYrNPh1AtztNG G WtT6 A NICKEL NOH sex ,hL+o \NAMy ACTION pR A,y HARp GhHHeO
 BR RIES
Jackie Mason
 Says He'll Beat
 Kid SiZuerberg

A bout which has promise of sharp and keen milling that's on the A. & A. open air card next Monady night is the setto which will bring together Jackie Mason, former amateur champion and Young Silverberg of Ansonia, in an eight-rounder
 Mason is confident that he will to the local fans that his fight with Harvey Kelly several weeks ago was no criterion of his real ability. al- though it was no fault of his that (Mason) was awarded the decision in the fourth round. 'I didn't like to win the fight that way" said Mason yesterday "pd rather beat my oppon- ent with my fists. If Kelly wants a return match he can have it any time he wants it. And this Si1verberg boy. they say that he will give me the first beating of my career, well-you wait and see Monday night. I am in great shape cision over him. Mason exuded the following to an inquisitive fan on Fairfield avenue yesterday afternoon.
 Adhereents of Pete August and Young Luby, are going daffy over the outcome of their battle in the feature bout The draw verdict rendered in the previous bout between these two lads evidently don't mean anything to the respective rooters of these boys. The August gang is dead sure that their favorite will trim Luby so Luby decisively that their will be no doubt as to the winner. while on the other hand the Iuby cohorts main- tain their man will surely knock Aug ust out.
 Joe Savo1ia, who has been stepping along at Q speedy gait will have tough one opposing him in Danny Humphreys of New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Flag Of Truce Hosted Over Bridgeport A. A. Boxing Camp
BOXING PROMOTERS IN WRANGLE OVER
 MERIDEN ''DIVVY'

the National A. c. of Meriden.
 As to the identity of the stock holders in the club that is still mystery although Dwyer explained that a "Mr Caffrey" was one and he was the matchmaker That must have made Connie Lewis "cnle1 ush- err for the occasion
 However, Lewis and Dwyer, pre- scented a full report on the Merioen show, submitting affidavits, etc, ana successfully corbattinS all claims or Musante and Wheeler. .n the latte's presentation of their case
 Rake-off Saited Away
 Net result, according to reports, Wheeler and Musante were relegated to the refrigerator on their efforts to land a share in the rake-off on the Meriden show receipts.
 Fritz MuSante was interviewed af-
 Did you get your 'divvy' on the Meriden show?'' was the question
 s'Everything is all right. We're going to stick until the lease runs out next June," was F'rftz's response.
 George Dwyer when questioned on the squab1ble over the 'divvy' intf- mated that Fritz probably got his signals mixed by reading in some pa per that the show was conducted by the Bridgeport A. A.
 However, it's safe to gamble that some understanding was reached re . garding the coming Kaplan and Shu- grue fight which Will also be sta ged under the auspices of the National CD
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Cycling Fans
 To HaUe Treat

Cycle fans are anticipating some excellent sport tomorrow at the rac- ing meet to be staged at Seaside Park under the auspices of the Bridgeport Bicycle dealers Associa- tion. Among the local riders who. will compete for the thirty or more prizes are Ernest Weed and F. J. Donnelley. Following are the events on the program.
 Two mile open amateur handicap, one mile open amateur handicap, one mile open amateur city champion ship. five mile open amateur handi- cap, one half mile girls, one mile Sopen boys handicap and one mile oonso1aticn.
 The officials for the day: Clerk of course, J. F. Mccormick; Referee, Harry R. Peck; starter. James Ma ney; scorer, Daniel Elliott; handf- capper Herman Leopold; assistant handicapper, Dave Aaronson; head checker. William Yale; head timer, H. H. Peck: assistant timer H. H. Leo pod: and announcer. Dave Aaronson: City Clerk Francis Dunigan will act as assistant checker.
 Daniel Weston. T. R. Hunt, J. Me Mfr. Arnold Waite John Lester and Henry McElroy will act as judges
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Walter Paterson And Three Ya71ks
 Ready For StDir1a

Dover, Aug. 26-The American swimmers who will attempt to cross the English Channel next week are all in excellent shape and feel conf dent of success The U. s. s. De- stroyer Mccormick, which is now at Gravesend, will proceed to Dover on Aug 31 to accompany the swimmers across the Channel.
 Four Americans are included in the group attempting the crossing. They are Henry Sullivan of Lowell. Mass; Charles 10th and Sam Richards of Boston, and Walter Paterson of Bridgeport, Conn.
 It is reported that T. w. b9rgess, who has already accomplished the feat, will attempt a crossing before the end of this week in order to forestaM the Americans and capture the prize of $5,000 offered by Lon don publication. Burgess tried re- gently to swim the twenty-one miles but failed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

she is out of active competition now. Besides that the little New 4orkef has lowered several of Miss Blern- trey's marks which were all world records. Gertrude Ederle and Hltda James. the mighty little Briton will press Miss Wainwright the hardest EderIe was the winner of the Joseph F. Day Trophy at Brighton Beach several weeks ago in which the above girls were entered.
 James finished second and Vain wright third. The event was a Soo yard swim, and Miss Wainwright Is not as strong in long distances, al though she is invincible in the sprints.
 Much i-terest is attached to the To- cal events on the card. John Ander- son, who captured the 100 and sSo yard state titles two weeks ago at Myrtle Beach, will be one of the lead ipg contenders in these events. Anna Baum. who copped the 100 and 44O titles for women at the same place will be one of the premier competi- tors in the women's events.
 All is i'll readiness for the classic and the largest crowd that has seen a sporting event at Seaside Park this year is expected to witness the biggest swimming meet in the history of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Fairfield Tigers Are Lined Up For
 Football Season

The Fairfield Tigers have organIzeo for the coming season and will hold practice Aug. 29, at the Legion Field, Fairfield. At a meeting held Thurs day even, the following officers were elected: Coach, Thomas Curran; as sistant coach, Harry Mitchell; man ager, Carl Schick; captain, Chris Schick.
 The Tigers expected to go through, the coming season undefeated. Coach Curran requests that all players re- port for practice at above date and place namely, John Gaida, Hans Abramson, George Ries, Frank Smith, Frank Lezinsky, Stanley Lezinslv, Joseph Disney, Frank Burek, Henry Hegyneg, Clarence Norris, Theodor.. Lasanov, George Riddle, Julius Ward. James Watson, Chris Schick, Herbert Whaley, James Cavanaugh and all others wishing a tryout
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Local B0xing 7aIent GiUen
 Sky-High Boost By FGza
Times Reader Hera1ds Scout Quake Comer- Suggests Promoters Match Ex-Soldier with Lenny Castle.

the beam at 1Ss pounds and on a recent wager he carried 256 pounds up four flights. of stairs in his arms not on his back, which speak highly of our war hero, as we all remember his health predicament on his dis charge from the U. S. service.
 am not personally acquaint- ed with Scout Quake, but I un- derstand the fighting game and his ability. I feel he should de- velop into one of the best fight CTS the old Nutmeg State has ever produced. I witnessed in months ago that right hand punch of his when he connected wit Red Aliens jaw and the ex-soldier had to support John ny until he came to. He actual ly had to hold Allen in his hands: good boys who will not put the gloves on with Quake. Lenny Castle, another local wondr. who has knocked out all but three of his men was challenged by Quake through the papers, but make d match, Castle was out of town.
 Now. again. Quake has chal- lenged Castle and when these boys meet there will be another battle of the August-Luby stripe. type. There is no love between the boys. Quake is willing to meet Castle over the S-round route. The ex-soldier is now assisting Luby in his training for Mondays fight. He holds down
 a truck drivers job from 5:S0 A M. to 1880 P. M. When he quits work he goes to the Colum- bia club to train.
 Castle is also hustler. He helps his father at the mason tra de. These are real fighters. Why don't the local promoters match them nm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
On Firing Line With Majors

Joe Bush, Yankee pitcher, was knocked out of the box again yeste. . day, but he was credited with his 21st victory.
 Home run hitters-Russell of the Pirates 3; Miller of the Cubs 2; O'Fiarren of the Cubs: Tobin of the Browns; Aainsnith and Mann of <~e Cardinals: Gerber of the Browns; Harris of the Red Sox.
 A single by F'risch in the ninth sent Meusel over the plate with the winning run for the Giants over the Cards. to 3.
 St. Looey fans are evidently getting sour on the Cards playing. Only 5000 saw yesterdays game.
 "OId" Jack Quinn came to the front aghin Pitching for the Red Sox he shut out Cleveland with two hits.
 The Tanks and Browns are sched- uied to play a postponed game Mon day at the Polo Grounds.
 Ken Williams broke a twenty-seven game hitting streak in the first pas time when he failed to strike a safe blow against Waite Hoyt. He set up a seasons record before he quit, -owever. George Sisler made it twenty-three in a row when he sim gIed against Joe Bush in the fifth inning of the second contest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
First Polo TIt Al Reunion, Today

Rumson, N. J.. Aug. 26-The 1923 international pole season will get un- der way today when the Argentine team meets the Orange county four on the Rumson Country club field n the first match of the tournament for the Herbert Memorial Cup.
 Heralded as one of the most for nidable aggregations of MalIet wield- CTS to invade the United States in some time, the play of the South Americans, fresh from triumph Tn England, will be watched with un- usual interest They must concede the Orange county quartet five goais under the handicap schedule.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
Aldrich May Be
 Next Ell Coach

New Haven, Aug. 26-Capt. Mac Aldrich today is being mentioned as the next Eli baseball coach.
 Yale men here are wonderin who the new Eli baseball committee, nam ed by Mike Eddy 1923 captain will name as head coach. Eddy's drastic action in relieving Coach Bernie Tom mers and the entire graduate Base ball Committee in one swoop is the talk of New Haven today
 It may be that Mac A1drich, cap tain Of the winning 1922 team, will be the next head coach Yale men would like to have him in the posi- ton; alumni here today thought that professional as coach