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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
LOFTS HOME BURNED

The home of G. S. LOFTS, living on
route three out Of Durant, near Pr
tie. was totally destroyed by fire to-
gether with all contents on December
30. The fire is believed to have
originated from a defective flue,
Nothing was saved from the house,
which entailed q total loss that Mr..
LOFTS estimates at $1,000 with only
about $2,5O0 insurance.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
TOWNS GUARANTEED

]. d. Stephenson, cashier of the
Frisco depot, has received noti-
fication that a quarantine has been
established against the towns of Tai
ihina and Wister, in the eastern part
of the state, on account of smallpox.
No one will be allowed to go into or
depart from these towns, it is said,
until the quarantine is raised. Small
pox is raging in these two towns, and
several deaths have occurred.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
U. s. UNQUESTTONED LEADER
OF WORLD FINANCES

America is the unchallenged goli-
ath Of the financial world, the an
nual report of D. r. Crissinger,
comptroller of currency made public,
today. Since 1914 the country's
banking power has increased nearly
IS per cent and her banks can mar
shall cash and credits estimated at
more than $4,000, 100000.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Durant Sunday Schools last Sun
day showed a gain of 2Sl over the
week before, when a total of 1872
were counted at the seven organiza-
tions reporting. The Baptist lead
the procession with Ass, which seems
to have become a habit with them,
the Methodists 441, Christians, 294,
Presbyterians, 27S, Church of Christ
1856, Nazarines, ia, Grace Methodist
81.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
FINE DOG POISONED

Baker fine bird dog owned by
M NJ. Morrow was poisoned some
time Saturday night, this being the
third dog of Mr.. Morrow's that has
lost his its life from poisoning, all
believed intentional. Baker" was a
very fine dog the owner having re-
fused $500 for him.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
AFTER THE CHIEF TOO

Custer proceedings against Garter
county officers were hardly filed last
week when the same proceedings were
filed against Ardmore's chief of po-
lice, Dick Highight. The petition
alleges failure to enfore the prohi-
bition and gambling laws and failure
to close up immoral resorts.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
SHERIFF STOPS DANCE

Sheriff Taylor and County AttOr-
ney Phillips last Saturday night put
an end to what appeared to be pub
lie dance being conducted in the old
poultry pavilion at the old fair park
just outside the city limits. A floor
had been put in the building and the
thing was a regular institution, Of
ficers say.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
u. S. TO ATTEND

The United States has accepted
conditionally the invitation Of the Ar
lied Supreme Council to attend q
conference on world economic con-
ditions to be held at Genoa, Italy In
March. It is expected that Secretary
of Commerce Herbert Hoover will be
the representative of the United
States at the conference.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13

INSPECTED GUARD COMPANIES
General Patsy O'Neal and Adjutant
General Barrett were here Saturday
and inspected the three national
guard companies of Durant. That
night banquet was given in their
honor, being served by veterans Of
the Goth Division and the local COM
panies. General O'Neil was connect
ed with the Goth during the war.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
ATTENDING SHOE CONVENTION

Mark Station and Chas Hamlin, of
the Hiltibrand-Staton company left
today for Chicago to attend the ma
tional shoe retailers convention.
They expect to be gone for two
weeks as they expect to visit markets
before they return.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
CHURCH OUT OF DEBT

According to the Herald the Pres
byterian Church of Caddo is now free
Of debt having just recently paid the
remaining payment.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS

statesmen WANTED to solicit or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad-
dress The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland,
Ohio. 2 wal
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-13
-.Losr AND FOUND

TAKEN UP--Have taken up 4 bruzsm
mare mule, about II 1-2 hands hiaEa>
branded on left shoulder. Owner suae
have same by calling II. TayAx.
Mead. 2uas1s
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
A Dramatic Climax.

A Dramatic Climax.
 The marriage of Harold F. McCor mick, millionaire Chicagoan and long head of the International Harvester Co. to Mnle. Ganna Walska in Paris today furnished a dramatic climax to a series of remarkable episodes in which marital infelicities and TO- mantle attachments are almost inex- plicably mingled.
 Decree Issued May 31.
 Mime. Walska. Polish opera queen. was the wife of Alexander Smith Cochran, wealthy manufacturer. h. patibilityr divided them and a de- cree divorcing them was issued by a French court on May 31 last to be- come finally effective in GO days.
 Divorce After 2H foo"-
 MT. McCormick's first wife was Mrs. Edith Rocketener Me, Jt,.- daughter of John D. Rockefeller She obtained divorce last December, af- ter a married life of 26 years. The decree was obtained on the ground of desertion,
 Reports were frequent during the spring and early summer that Mir intended wedding Mme Walska' when she had obtained her
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11

final decree and these persisted de- spite denials which were genrally re garded as "diplomatic."
 Mir. Mccormick sailed for Europe in July and reports from Paris were that he was frequently being seen in Mime. Walska's company and friends of the couple generally believed that their marriage would not be long de- layed.
 Recently Operated Upon.
 The sailing for Europe of the groom in todays wedding Followed shortly his recovery in Chicago from an operation.
 He was accompanied on his voya Re by his daughter, Mathilde whose TO- mantle attachment to Max Oser. for mer Swiss army officer and proprietor of a riding academe in sWitzerlsnd where Miss McCorrslct lived dvfSirs a great part of her lNrlhood has ri vailed the paternal rsmance in public attention.
 Daughters Romance
 The outcome of Mathide's romance is not yet definitely apparent but MT, Mccormick has declared he would not interfere in his daughters affairs and Miss Mccormick only yes terday went with her governess to resort in Switzerland where her f. ance also is stopping.
 The present is Mime. Waska's third Her first husband was Baron Aracdie d'Eingorn, Russian army officer who was killed early in the war.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Naugatuck Rubber Shoe
 Factories Open Monday

Naugatucil Ads. 11.-Rubber shoe factories winch nave been closed will start up MoniaJ and operatives wno have been aw1y are returning today to get their tick,ts which are given preliminary f, resumption of work. ' ne ticket IF iicd'es the besiining of 'he operation uf Iaking a sh1v or any other article of rubber and by it an ol erative cal .il approximltAv the lime each 1e 'rtment will resume aft er the first nroress on th~ article starts. The Goo dyear Indil Rubber C ove Go. atl the Goodyeai Metallic ;tubber Shos Cu are the ol,,s which s'art up MoIlay
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
PRESIDENT STEPS
 INTO TARIFF WAR lnterVenes in Senate Fight Over
 Flexible Rates SAYS HE FAvoRs IDEA
Tells Those Summoned to White House That Shifting World Condi- tions Make Elasticity in Tariff De- sirablc.

Washington, Aug. 11.-President Harding intervened today in the sen- ate fight over the flexible tariff pro- visions. outlining to senators sum- moned to the White House the de- sirability of elasticity in the tariff during present shifting world condi- tions
 The executive conferred first with Senator Oddie of Nevada. leader of the republican agricultural-tar bloc, some members of which are opposed to the flexible plan in any form and later saw Senator Frelinghuysen. re- publican. New Jersey, sponsor of the Scientific" tariff plan.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
TUG BOAT OYERTURNS
Two of Crew of Six Drowned in New
 York Harbor Tangled Towline Causes Craft to Capsize.

New York Aug 1.-The tug boat Clarence P Rowland was overturned and sunk in an odd accident off Staten Island today when tangled towline causer her to capsize. Two members of the crew of six lost their lives
 The tug was towing the Texas Steamship company's steamer Roa noke to the Erie Basin and when she slowed down, the steamer f1oated by causing the slack hawser to become looped under the tugs stern. The tug was whipped over on her side in an instant and disappeared within two minutes.
 Four of the crew were picked up by passing steamers.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
TOURISTS STRANDED IN DESERT AS
 CREWS LEAVE TRAINS ON SANTA FEE
Tie.up of Entire System Likely-Trainmen Refuse to Work Where Armed Guards Are-23 Bombs Explode.
WALKOUTS OCCURRING
 ON OTHER RAILWAYS

San Francisco, Aug. 11.-(By As- sociated Press. )-Paralysis of the en- tire western territory of the Santa Te system was the prospect facing off, clals of that railway today as a re- suit of the sudden walkout yesterday of members of the big four" broth erhoods, the engineers, f1remen, con- ductors and trainmen. on several far western divisions The union men explained that their action was taken as protest against armed guards on railway property and against the all legged condition of certain equipment.
 Refuse To Move Trains.
 Members of the brotherhoods said they no longer would move trains through points where armed guards were stationed
 Several passenger trains. including the east bound California Limited deserted by their crews, were stalled at points in Arizona or southeastern California. Some were stranded in scorchngly hot desert spots.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Authorities Gathering
 Evidence in Herrin Case

Marion, TIT, Aug, 1l.-Staia'S At- torney Delos Duty Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and other officials of Will Hanson county, working under orders of w J. Brundage. state attorney genera are gathering violence against participants in the nine war at the strip pit of the southern uli' nois Coal Co at Herri1, JIre c1 and P in which 19 non.unioh workers and three union miners were killed.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11

New York, Aug. Ii (By Associated Press) Heads of 14S American rail- roads today appointed committee to recommend a reply to President ,Harding's latest proposal for settle ment of the nation wide railroad strike.
 It was not indicated by those leav. ing the conference chamber what would be the nature of the reply to the administration suggestion that the matter of seniority-at which the executives had baked at their last meeting here sould be left to the railroad labor board -.
 T. Dewitt Cuyler, head of the aeeo. cisticn of railway executives, was named ex-officio head of the corn- mittee with Judge Robert s. Lovett of the Union Pacific as chairman. The membership was reported to be approximately the same as that which rejected MT. Hardine's first proposal.
 Finance is Interested.
 The committee was appointed after Haley Fiske. president of the Metro- politan Life Insurance company heavy holder of rail securities was seen to arrive at the Grand Central terminal where the conference was in progress. He was reported to be bearing an important message from financial interests, but was said not to have addressed the meeting
 The seriousness with which execu. lives are taking today's meeting was evidenced by the remark of ono president as he entered the confer- ence.
 This meeting marks another epoch Il railroad history he said. Its importance is second only to our meeting in 1916 with President Wil- on.'
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
MILLION CHILD WORKERS
1 ,O6O. .s5s Between Ages of 10 and 15 Years Are Employed at Gainful Oc- equations in |. $.

Washington, Aug, 11,-Nore than million American children between 10 and 5 years of age are engaged in gainful occupation. l,o6n,S5S being the exact figure, according 10 8 cen sus bureau report today Out of every thousand boys between those ages, 113 were recorded as employed either on their own account for wages, while 5.6 per cent of the girls were so employed
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
BEGS FOR LIFE-SPARED
Seven Year Old Boy Sole Survivor of Wingate Family-An Others Killed fin Florida County Teud.

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. 11.--Feud- al warefare brought death 10 two more members of the Wingate family last night near Hilliard in Nassau county, leaving only the fourth son, Elijah. surviving. the father al1 three sons having been killed in the last three years. William Wingate the father, aged T and his son, Scrivon, 4. were shot dead in their automo- bile last night, but seven year old son of Scriven was spared when lie begged for his life
 No arrests have been made.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11

Washington, Aug, Ii. - Improve ment in the movement of coal was re- ported today to the federal central coal distribution committee.
 Loading of soft coal Wednesday ac- cording to the committees reports totalled 13,4o4 cars, an increase of l,2oO cars over Wednesday of last week
 Fuel Administrator George H. Webb of Rhode Island, has asked the fed eral committee for 100000 tons of coal for immediate distribution in his state
 Utilization of the port Of Charles ton. S C., for the shipment of coal to New England on barges was another matter under consideration.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Incendiary Fire Razes 8
 Buildings at Camp Grant

Rockford, Ill, Aug, 11-Fire in the Camp Grant barracks was brought under control early today after eight units in the hospital area had been destroyed and 20 isolated damaged. Several soldiers were injured slightly while aiding firemen in fighting the flames. Four who fell through a burning roof escaped with minor injuries. Camp authorities declared the fires were of incendary origin.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS
Edward Dunn Has Been Personal Messenger For Every War Secretary since Secretary Stanttl.

Washington Aug II. -- Edward Dunn. who began his war department duties so years ago as personal mes senger for Secretary stanton, was re tired today, taking with him gold filled purse donated by the war de partment staff
 Dunn has been the personal mes senger of every secretary of war dur ing the intervening years.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Grown Prince Wedding
 Postponed for a Year

Copenhagen, Aug. II. - The we'd ding of Crown Prince Christian Fred erick, whose engagement to Princess Olga, eldest daughter of Prince Nich- olas of Greece. was announced last March, will be postponed for year the Berlinske Tidende today says it understands.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
RANKS 0F ILL. COAL
 OPERATORS BREAKING
United Coal Go. Throws Tonnage Into Four State
 Wage Farley

Electric Coal Co, owning mining property in Ohio and Illinois has four state wage conference at Cleve land, 1t was authentically reported here this morning,
 The capacity of the company's illi- nois mines was given as between So0, ,nno and 100000 tons.
 This is tho first reported break in the stand nlirn by the Illinois opera tors association.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
JITNEYS OPPOSE RAILWAY
Busses Start Running in Buffalo Where Street Car Workers Are On
  Strike-Free Rides Given.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 11.-Jitneys re- sumed operations here today in op- position to the International Railway Co.,, whose street car employees have been on strike for six weeks.
 The automobile drivers give pas sengers free rides" and accepted voluntary contributions" to circum- vent a court deo1Aon declaring opera : ton of jitneys illegal,
 The iitneys apparently were carry ing the bulk of the downtown trav- elers.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
MiddletOwn Tax Collector
 Dies While on Vacation

Middletown, Aug. 11.-Word was received here today that William J. Kieft, tax collector of Middletown for the past 10 years, died last night at Avon near Asbury Park, N J., where he was spending his vacation. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death. He was 49 years old and leaves his widow and ore son.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
BELGIAN WINS RACE.

Brussels, Aug. 11-(By Associated Press)-M. Demuyter, pilot Of the Belgian balloon Relgica in the James Gordon Bennett cup race, has been declared winner, says a dispatch to- day from Geneva, the starting point. He was credited with having covered distance of f,3o0 kilometers.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
BISHOP KILGO DEAD

Charlotte, N C., Aug. 11.-Bishop John C. kigo of the southern Metho- dist Episcopal church died here early today after being i'll since last Sun day, when he suffered heart attack, He was president of Trinity college at Durham. N C.. prior to his election as bishop, 1 ] years ago.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
British Plans.

London. Aug. II. (By Associated Press The British proposals for settlement of the German separations question brought forward in reply to those of Premier Poincare of France are in four sections. it was reported today in French circles as follows:
 A moratorium to be granted to Germany to extend to the end of the present year.
 Prompt reparations In kind, espe- cially coal and wood, to be made by the Germans.
 The moratorium also would be de- pendent upon financial reforms In the interior of Germany.
 The separations commission would be authorized to collect 26 per cent of the German customs.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
O'BRIEN COMFORTABLE

Los Angeles, Aug. II. - Eugene O'Brien. motion picture actor. who suffered a possible fracture of the skull and internal injuries when he was run down by q mot,r truck last night, was reported resting easily at a hospital today.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Dives Into 15 Feet
 Of Water to Secure
 Quart for Evidence

Detroit, Aug. 11,-Diving into IS feet Of water, Harry Yost, a member of the state police, re- covered a quart of whiskey to base charge of rum running against Fred Graham of River Rouge.
 Officers were cruising in seized launch on Detroit river and sighted a man plotting a small launch which they charged was laden with liquor. He fled on being hailed When overtaken there was no liquor in his launch but bubbles were ris- ing to the top of the water. Yost, after several plunges, brought up a bottle.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
CONN. APPROPRIATIONS
Connecticut River, New Haven and
 Bridgeport Harbors to Get Funds For Work. ..

Washington, Aug. 11.-Federal ap populations allotted today provide s45, ,ooo for improvement of the Con- necticut river, below Hartford: s21,- GOO for improvements in New Haven harbor: s70Oo0 for similar work at Bridgeport and s9,o0o for work at Milford.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Ex-Mayor C. E. Hubbard
 Of Pittsfield. Dies

Pittsfeld. Mass, Aug. 11.-Charles F.. Hubbard, former district attorney. Pittsheld's first mayor and president of the Berkshire Loan and Trust Co. died today after a short illness. He was a past president of the N1assa- chusetts bar association.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Settlement Near.

Brussels, Aug. II (By Associated Press) )-According to information re- ceived from London this noon an agreement virtually has been reached on the four main points of the repar- ations controversy and general ac- cord is now anticipated says the French semi official Havas Agency. The impression in London is decided ly optimistic and talk of spit has ceased, it adds.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Cuyler and Lovett Named Leaders-Personnel Same As That WhichRe- jected Previous Recom- mendations
No Hint Given Out of De. cision-Big Moneyed In- terests Take Part in To- days Conference.
UNION LEADERS MAKE
 NO DECISION AS YET.

Washington. Aug. II, (By As. sociated Press) Heads of IT railroad labor organizations in- cludlng those on strike and the larger operating brotherhoods considered President Harding's latest strike settlement proposal for more than two hours today without reaching any decision as to what response should be made by the men on strike.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Refuse to Move Trains

Moberly, Mo, Aug 11.-(By Asso- eiated Press) )-Stationar flremen em- pioyed by the Wabash railroad have voted not to move any freight trains through the local yards until the de- mands of the striking shopmen are granted. Unsafe equipment as a re- suit of the shopmens strike is given by the men as the cause of their ae- ton
 The grievances of the flremen have been laid before national brotherhood officials and word sanctioning or dis approving a walkout was awaited.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
g Bombs Explode.

San Bernardino. Calf. Aug 11- fBy Associated Press )-Twenty-t three time bombs exploded 8 intervals dur ing three hour period early today in the stockade of the Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe railroad within 900 feet of the company's round house, according to the sheriff's Of fee.
 The bombs were buried Tn the ground and in exploding did no dam age except for blowing much earth into the air, it was said.
 None of the guards on duty was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
Two of Crew Killed

New York, Aug 11.-(By Associat- ed Press)-Two members of the Ad- riatic's crew were killed, five seriously injured and one is missing as the re suit of an explosion Of undetermined origin in her No hold according to a wireless me ge received at the White Star line.
 Spontaneous Combustion.
 The message reported that the Ad- riatic was proceeding to New York at half speed.
 Coal was stored fin the number s hold and officials of the line in the absence of details thought that spon- taneous combustion may have caused the explosion.
 The men killed were a fireman and trimmer. Those injured included included en electrician sr4d ether em- ployes of the sengine r@onl.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11

Denver, Aug. 11.-Bituminous coal production in Colorado will be in- creased by at least 1,oo0 tons a day with the opening today of two mines in southern Colorado idle for more than a year owing 10 lack or orders, according to an announcement hy j. F. Welbern, president of the Cobra do Fuel and Iron Co.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-11
TWO ARE KILLED IN l EXPLOSION ON SHIP Liner Adriatic, 300 Miles at Sea,
 Sends Out s. 0. s. Flashes NO DANGER, NEED NO HELP Cause Of Explosion Has Not Been
 Learned-Giant Steamer Carrying
 $50 Passengers ..LiyerpooI to {. s:,, ', sts,s r''f''' Hurt. One s rnect tMssspt.,
 ldVt. .rA. CO -..-An S o S call = rftVh@' t..-bJ%o cto, I;sa.
NO DANGER, NEED NO HELP

IAaytaO',svh1te Star liner Adriatic at oclock this morning, telling of an explosion in her No. 3 hold was fol- lowed by a series of radio messa ges eliminating in the word that no as- sistance was needed,
 Everything is o. K. now" the lat est message said.
 The Adriatic. bound from Liverpool on August 5, for New York, with $50 passengersS Sgave her position as lati- tude 41.23 north, longitude 51.41 west ,or about 300 miles off Portland Me, and 1,200 miles from New York. The early messages characterized the explosion as bad and said Captain David was trying to locate the cause but gave no further details They said the liner was proceeding slowly on her course.