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The Washington times., 1922-04-06
IS SAID
. To HAVE AL|b|
IN DEATH CASE
Norfolk Police Declare Inten-
ton Of Arresting New Sus-
pect In Brides Staying.

NORFOLK. April eff the
Norfolk police arrest q new sus-
pect in the murder case of Ruth
Mercer. formerly Ruth Jernivan,
Of Chicago. whose body was found
at Ocean View Sunday morning.
1t will turn suspicion from Ed
ward Mercer. the young woman's
husband. who was arrested in Bal
timore Monday.
Promise Early Arrest.
Tho police say they will arrest a
man on the charge of numbering
Ruth Mercer within twenty-four
hours. but they decline to give the
name Of the suspect.
Examination of the body at the
inquest showed Ruth Mercer put up
fight to save her honor and her
life. Her hands were clenched,
which physicians say showed the
girl either was trying to protect
herself or was experiencing deadly
fear.
The mark on her neck showed
she was choked by her assailant.
The girls nose was broken and ply
sicians said probably this was
caused by a blow from the fist Of
her assailant. who must have been
a powerful man. This blow. II Ia
believed. knocked the girl uncon-
scious. and 1t was while she was
in this condition her body wns
thrown into the bay.
Husband Claims Alibi.
Ono Of her shoes and stockings
were missing. but these were later
found on the beach almost half a
mile from where the body lay. 1t
was said by DIR. A. @. Morton, cor.
oner, that the bruises found on Mrs.
MERGERS face were Of such nature
that they could not have been self.
inflicted or received after her death.
The inquest proceedings will be
resumed tomorrow night at Ocean
View, when Edward Mercer, the
husband, will be questioned As to
his whereabouts ON tho night his
wife was murdered ut Ocean View.
Mercer, II 10 said. claims that he
will be able to establish IL complete
alibi.
Mercer WAS last seen In Norfolk,
so far as IL 10 known to 'he po-
lice. last Friday. His wife was
killed early sunday morning
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Wonen's
Hosiery

Is Dozen Pairs Women's
Pure Silk HOse-Silk garter
hens; double soles; in black,
white, tan, cordovan. navy;
subject to a slight irregu-
larity In weave. ~ pair;
were $3.50 and 81.
IS Pairs Women's All-Silk
Sports Hose-In two-tone col
orings. OF black and green
and brown and green; sizes
sh. o, sh. S. pair: were IS.
20 Pairs Women's White
Glove Silk Hose-In ribbed
effects; hons slightly DAM
aged. 81 pair; wero SO.
81 Pairs Women's Plain
Black Silk Hose-With silk
garter hem and Isle soles;
hens slightly imperfect, 81
pair. were So.
women's Hosiery scotion,
First floor,
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ASKED FOR 100000
AND is SENT TO PRISON

NEW YORK, April 6.-People
walk into the big banks in Lower
Manhattan every day and borrow
stupendous sums, but when Aubrey
[. Carver, a young upstate farmer,
tried 1t he landed in Tombs Prison.
Carver, hailing from the little
town of Wellsburg, went to the
Chemical National Bank, approached
Samuel Shaw, cashier, and asked
for a loan Of s1o,00O,0oo. Shaw told
Carver he would call another bank
about the loan. and telephoned to
police headquarters.
Magistrate Andrews continued the
hearing on disorderly conduct
charge, sending Carver to the Tombs
for observation.
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Gloves Reduced

40 pairs 1-clasp Brown P.
X. Sewn Gloves, sizes "a,
5%, 6; 81 pair; were s1.7b.
IL pairs 16-button Pastel
Suede Gloves, sizes 81, on,
S1.b0 pair; were 50.
II pairs Strap Wrist Cha
mois Gloves, sizes 5%, 6%,
IN, $3.50 pair: were 32.7b.
SO pairs 1-clasp White Glace
Gloves. sizes 6x, 8. 6k, IL
pair; were S1.75.
% pairs 2-clasp Black Glacc
Gloves, self and white
stitched; sizes bk, 8. az. 81
pair; were $1.7b.
Glove Section, First floor.
The Washington times., 1922-04-06
HID $500 IN OLD RAGS,
BUT BURGLARS GOT IT

NEW YORK, April 6.-Samuel
Horowttz thought that II he wrapped
$500 in old rags and newspapers and
threw the bundle under the safe in
his theater any robbers who might
enter the place would overlook the
money.
When he arrived at his desk today
the bundle was gone and the safe
had been looted Of $40 in stamps.
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Spring Review" Postponed.
Three COnstables Wounded.
by International News Service.

The performance OF the Spring
Review" by the st. Patrick Players.
will open on the night of May 2. and
not next Saturday as previously an
nounced. On May 6 the Knights of
Columbus benefit performance will
take place.
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benefits to all the countries of the
Americas" Don Beltran Matthew.
Chilean ambassador. addressed the
board.
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Sale of
MANUFACTURERS SAMPLE
UNDERGRADUATES
At V cry Special Prices

115 Gowns, Envelope
Chenise, Petucoats and
Boomers, Of nainsook and
fine muslin, with lace me-
dallions. ribbon and en-
broidery. Special, each.
$1.S5.
1873 Gowns. PaJamas, En-
velope Chemise, Petticoats
and Drawers, of nainsook,
batiste, crepe and cam
brio; deliberately trimmed
with laces and embroider-
les. Special, S1.95.
floor.
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241 Gowns, Envelope
Chemise. Pajamas, Bloom
ers, Skirts and Corset
Covers, of nainsook and
batiste; tailored or trim
med. Special. each, CSC.
1B2 Gowns, Envelope
Chemise. PaJamas and
Drawers, OF nainsook. ba-
tiste and crepe; prettily
trimmed with colored hand
embroidery, lace and in
sertions. Special, each.
csc.
Muslin Underwear Section, tt
The Washington times., 1922-04-06
WAR
RAGES|N ERIN;
TRUCE DENIED
Mutineers Ambush Free State
Troops-Freight Train
Raided.
BY DANIEL O'CONNELL,
international News Service.

DUBLIN. April 6.-Guerilla war
fare has broken out today between
the mutinous faction Of the Irish
republican army and the troops sup
porting the Irish Free State.
Free State troops were ambushed
and attacked in County Wicklow
early today. The republicans. con.
cealed behind hedges, opened fire
upon a troop detachment that was
on patrol duty. The Free Staters
sustained no casualties.
The republicans fell back after
firing .fSyeral volleys pursued by
the Free Staters. All the attackers
escaped into the Wicklow hills.
Situation II Tense.
The situation in Dublin is most
tense. Disorders and clashes be-
tween loyal and rebel troops are
reported from many country dis
tricts. The mutinous members OF
the Irish republican army continue
to seize goods of military value.
A freight train was held UP at
Raphoe, County Donegal. All the
crew were locked up In cars and the
merchandise, which had come from
Belfast. was seized.
A rumor was current hero that
a peace conference had been ar
ranged between Eamonn de Valera
and Michael Collins. leaders Of the
two rival Irish factions, but De
Valera's headquarters denied 1t.
Three COnstables Wounded.
by International News Service.
BELFAST. April GA detachment
OF the Ulster constabulary was am
pushed by Republican or Free State
troops at Becoo. County Fermanagh.
today, and In the fighting which fol-
lowed three constables were wound.
ed. Reinforcements of constables
have been sent to the scene.
The situation along the Fermanagh
border is again becoming threaten.
ing. Armed Sim Feiners have con-
centrated in large numbers and the
Obstetrics are preparing to repel u
mass attack.
The disturbing presence OF Eamonn
de Valera at Donegal In causing fur
Their worry to the Obstetrics.
The situation in Belfast continues
quiet.
General Flood was today appointed
military adviser to the Northern gov
eminent and will have control OF the
Ulster defenses. Full preparations
are being made for war.
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Felt Sports Hats,
$1.OO
Lot Pieces of
Millinery
Trimming Greatly
Reduced to
1Oc, Csc, 75c

Remnants Of flowers, fruits,
clusters and combinat tons,
and flower wreaths: an I'M
usual opportunity for home
milliners.
Millinery Section, Third floor.
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Wornen's House
Dresses and
Bungalow
Aprons

8 Dozen House Dresscs--
Made of figured and striped
percale. In pink, blue. laven-
der and black; also gray
chambray, In square and V
neck styles; three-quarter
length sleeves; with belts;
sizes 80 to As. Sl.45 each;
were 50 and $3.50.
10 Bingham and Percale
House Dresses-Checked and
striped; V neck and long
sleeves; beited styles, in blue,
red, pink and lavender; sizes
80 to 46. $l.95 each; were
SO and $3.50.
2 Dozen Bungalow Aprons
or plaid ginghams, in varied
colors; V, round and square
neck Styles sizes 36 to 40.
75o each; were s1.S5.
House Dress Section, Third flesr.
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Great Reductions on
Smart Sports Skirts
Bring Prices Down to $6.75

includes fabrics spring;
velous clearinghouse; gathered
wraparound models; in violet and
Sect
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Special
Taffeta Flounce
Petticoats
$2.95

Just 100 OF these lovely tat
feta flounce Petticoats, made
with silk null tops; the
flounces either tucked or
pleated: all the new colors
for spring are included. And
the unusual value urges an
early selection.
Petticoat Section, Third floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
ARCTIC BOAT HARD FAST IN
 |CE; REPORT
,Captain Amundsen' $ Maud Is Reported Caught in Ice robably Lost.

SEATTLE. Sept. 16.-Capt Roald Amundsen's schooner Maud has been left in an ice pack near Wrangell Island and is sure to be crushed, and Navigator Oscar Visiting and crew will be lucky to get to land alive over the ice in the spring, is the declaration made here by Capt. E. T. Mcintyre, veteran mariner and trader of the Arctic.
 Captain Mcintyre has arrived here from East Cape Siberia,s where he was marooned last winter with Joe Barnard after the Teddy Bear had been dashed and shattered on the shore.
 Captain Mcintyre said Amundsen was not to fly this winter and if he did. he and his pilot would both parish as the "Arctic ocean is full of hummocky ice which might reach to the North Pole.
 The captain said this was an "ice year" for the Arctic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Wife Has 'em All Beaten Says Sailor from South Seas

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16.-Exotic South Sea Islands with their cocoa nut groves. intoxicating moonlight nights, coral wave splashed shores and dancing grass-clad damsels are very fine-in books or the films. But as for N. P. Benson. first mate Of the American schooner Henriette, let him have beef steaks and open plumbing-and his American wife.
 Such in substance was Mate Ben sons assertion when he arrived in San Francisco from the Island of Nakualailai. in the Ellice group in the South Seas.
 Benson and his crew were on their way from Fiji to San Francisco some weeks ago on the schooner Henrietta. The schooner was wrecked and the crew found refuge on the tropical isle.
 In recent interview in Honolulu, Captain J. A. T. Olsen. of the Hen rietta. described the island as a min iature replica of the Oriental idea of
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paradise, where the women out numbered the men. A to 1. Not dis putting the captains word, Mate Ben son ayers his wife had any group or IA women on the island beat in every way and besides. "fish and cocoanuts are no kind of diet
 The mate described the inhabitants of the island as good looking, hos pitable and healthy He said they had acquired religion from mission aries and conducted services for three hours each Sunday, which the crew had 10 attend.
 But they made mp for it." Benson said. "by giving dance every night adding that the women were not hammered by much clothing.
 "The principal thing a South Sea Island is good for is to make a man glad to get back 10 civilization. ' Mate Benson said.
 Mrs Benson was present while her husband received the reporters and described his South Sea ex- periences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
GREAT MYSTERY
 IS NOW SOLVED
Federal Experts Determine Cause for Fires Tn U. 5.
 Treasury Building.

WASHINGTON. Sept 16.-The mystery of the fire which suddenly flaring up on the roof of the Treas ury in the middle of the night Of March 3. brought into action the en- tire Washington Fire Department and awoke with it's glare President and Mrs Harding in the White House across the street. has been cleared as result of tests by the Bureau of Standards. it was announced by Assistant Secretary Edward Clifford, of the Treasury.
 After thorough inquiry. he de. clared a special committee or Treas ury officials came to the conclusion that tha fire was started by the heat. CTS in connection with tar pots be ing used in work on the roof. al. though this appeared 10 be improb- able. because the heaters were sep. arated from the temporary wood flooring by sheets of galvanized iron attached to the flooring. which was covered with four and one-half to
 Continued on Page Sevsn)
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ALL RETURNS
 SETTLE DOUBTS
 IN WASHINGTON
All Republicans Renominated Democratic and Farmer
 Labor Parties Candidates

SEATTLE, Sept. 16,-Almost com plete returns from Washington S Statewide primary insure the re- nomination of all the present Re- publican Congressmen, and Demo- crats and other party nominees as follows:
 First District-Congressman John r. Miller, Republican; Edgar c. Snyder, Democrat; Field N. Nelson, Farmer Labor; all of Seattle.
 Second District - Congressman Lindley H. Hadley, Bellingham, Re- publican; Dr. F. A. Chse. Mount, Vernon, Democrat; H. B. Tyler, Ev- erett, Farmer Labor.
 Third District-Congress AL bert Johnson, Hoquiam, Republicans !. M. Phillips, Tacoma, Farmer La DOT. No Democrat.
 Fourth District--Congress J. w. Summers, Walla Walla,. Repub- lican; Charles R. Hill, Colfax, Demo- crat; Elihu Bowles, Farmer Labor.
 Fifth District - Congressman J Stanley Webster, Spokane, Republi- can; Judge Sam F.. Hill, Waterville, Democrat Harry J. Vaughn, Spo- kane Farmer Labor.
 Senator Miles Poindexter, Repub- lican, former Congressman C. c. Dill, Democrat, and James Duncan, Farmer Labor. are the nominees for the Senatorshin
 Ed Sims Wins Nomination.
 Ed. A. Sims, former Alaskan and Puget Sound salmon canneryman and Jefferson County lawmaker, whom it had been reported was defeated for Republican nomination for Repre- sentative in Jefferson County, is six teen votes ahead of his nearest op- ponent with one small precinct, that cannot affect the result, missing Sims was for several years the Re publican floor leader in the State House of Representatives, but re- tired from politics several years ago. He is member of the State Fish Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
GASTON WILL RUN
 AGAINST LODGE AGAIN

BOSTON. Sept 16.-Complctc re- turns from the MassG chusetts pri- mary election insure the nomination of William A. Gaston, lawyer and banker, over Sherman l.. Whipple, prominent lawyer, for Senator by the Democrats. He will oppose Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in No vember John F. Fitzgerald. Honey Fitz," former Mayor of Boston and former Congressman, received the Democratic nomination for Governor and will oppose Gov. Charming H. Cox, Republican. renominated.
 GastOn is President of the Execu- tive Committee of the Shawmut Ma tional Bank and director in a score -ef Massachusetts banks, trust companies. insurance companies and other institutions. He has been twice defeated for the Governorship of Masac husetts and was defeated
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
FORD PLANTS
 BEING CLOSED
Huge Industry Being Closed as Protest to High Steel
 and Coal Prices.

DETROIT, Sept. 16.-Hcnry Ford today began the process of closing his huge industry as protest to what he believes is exorbitant prices of coal and steel. Suspension will be complete when the last shift of workers leave the various factories tonight
 Approximately 100 900 men will be rendered idle for an indefinite period.
 The plants affected include five factories in Detroit and numerous assembling stations throughout the country.
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LATEST BULLETINS
 BY SPECIAL CABLE

WASHiNGTON-Th transfer of Edward Bell, chief of the current in formation bureau of the State De- partment, to duty as counsellor at the legation in Picking was announced today.
 DUBliN-Msjor General John Me Mahon has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Free State Army. He succeeds Richard Muicahy.
 lONOON-The British govern ment's attitude regarding effective and permanent freedom Of the Oar deneiIes will be published possibly late today.
 RIGA-The Russian Revolutionary Military Council, Trotxky presiding has decided to prepare for action immediately and all forces in Mos COW and elsewhere gre prepared to march to the frontier and aid Mus tApha ksmal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
ANOTHER OUTRAGE.

6O,000 women and children at Mu- dania three days ago, about 5000 remain according to Captain Adams, of an American subchaser in Mu .dania harbor According to the dis patches it is assumed tlDe women and childrtn were either killed or taken by the Turks, and the men either fed or were taken into the hills by the Kemalists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
2,OOO LIVES LOST.

CONSl AN llNOfLE, Sept lo'- Upwards of 2,00O persons perished in the fire which swept Smyrna last Thursday afternoon and 2,50O buildings were destroyed. All the American property was wiped out in the great fire.
 The Smyrna catastrophe is said to be much greater than the con- flcgration at Salcniki in 1917 which caused $1O.000,000 property damage and left 100000 homeless.
 The plight of the inhabitants al Smyrna, also refugees is said to be piIiable. They are without food and water and there is deplorable lack of sanitary conditions giving rise to pestilence.
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Officers on Queen

Captain C A. Glasscock.
 Pilots-Victor Enquist and P. Fl. karbe.
 Purser-J. 0. Bradt.
 Freight clerks-W. A. Hopkins and M ]. Fisher. |. Chief ngineer-Charles Harland.
 First officer-F Wehle.
 Second officer-W McCallich.
 Chief steward-John Morrison.
 Stewardess-Mr M. Greaves.
 Passengers From Juneau
 Passengers for Seattle on the )ueen from Juneau were:
 Mrs k. NJ Kimball. Mrs. McLaugh- in. w. Mclaughlin. Mrs. J. J. Con- ,ers. A. F. l.. Bell. w Geddes, J. I. Coggins. Muriel Femmer. Mrs. c. '. Anderson. C. J. Anderson, Lee Naes. j. NJ. Mohander.
 Among the passengers on the Queen, well known here, were: Mrs. '. ]. Connors. wife of the proprietor If the Alaska Auto Supply Company; Mrs. William Geddes. wife of William ;eddes of the C. w Young Com ,any: Miss Muriel Femmer. daugh- CT of MT and Mrs. B. D. Femmer nd J J. Coggins, brother of Frank ,oagins of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, and who has lived lere many years. fH
 Other Passengers
 The following were passengers for 'eattle on the Queen from Skas. way and Sitka:
 Miss Nell Kaufman. Miss Minnie Kaufman l. Clark. p & Larson. 'arl Loeffler. Jos. Perrow. W. Schae- CT. Elsie Redfin G. Burke and fam ". Miss NJ Wymau. Burke Hudson. Nrs c. V Allen. Rosale Allen. W. D Wetmere. w. Druck. Joe Druck, T. R. Gibson. T. Scarfoss. T. H. Me "andless and wife. j. H Scarfoss. c. v Johnson. Betty Sutherland. Edna Kelly. Ellen M Kelly, J. w Chap nan. Mrs. I w Chapman. Leonard Velmont. six Orientals and 3S steerage.
 Full Cargo Aboard The Queen. according to Agent J. T Kline. of Juneau. should have lad full cargo. mostly fish. when she sailed south from Ketchikan. When the Queen sailed from Ju. 1epu she had aboard 5000 cases ol ,almon from Douglas. 240 barfels ol | herring from Hood Bay and 5.o0( -ases from Tee Harbor. Fish wal |
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
OLD TRUNK IS
 REAL ELDORADO
Yields Valuable Historica Papers and Bonds Worth
 Small Fortune.

LOUISVILLE Ky. Sept. 16.-P. Hyman was receiving congratulations from his friends on his recent pur hase of an old trunk at an auction The trunk contained papers of his. torical value. more than 100 yea s old as wei as railroad bonds worth between $1O,OOO and s15,00O, t be, came known today.
 Four coupons clipped from the bonds and presented at bank Mr Hyman received $75.
 "The bonds have a face value of $3. .000." he was told. "and now iha} should bring close to s15.000"
 Among the deeds are several signed by Isaac Shelby. first Cover. nor of Kentucky; James Garrard
 fCnuftnuaN nu paun anva~
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Wealthy Seattle Man
 Shows Insanity Signs

SEATTLE. Sept 16.-A lunacy commission has recommended that Ralph Hopkins. aged D years. be separated from his wife. Carrie Hop kins. Both are members of a pio- neer family of Seattle, owning much down town real estate. Both have been living in the same house on Minor Avenue and employing body guards to protect each against the other.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
CHEERING NEWS

JACKSON, Cal. Sept. 16.-Cheering news came from the Arsonaut mine this morning with more rapid pro gresses being made through the hard three weeks ago tomorrow night.
 The time when the prisoners will be removed, however, is not de- termined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
SOLDIERS DECAPITATED.

ATHENS, Sept. 16.-A Greek of ficial Havas Agency report tells ol the massacre of soldiess and popu- lace at Smyrna by the Turks. The soldiers were decapitated and theiI bodies thrown into the sea in sacks
 Women and children were killed at the point of swords.
 The Turks executed the Greeks and Armenians. for serving in tht Greek army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Railroad Plot Discovered;
 One Man Is Under Arrest

FL PASO. Tex, Sept. 16.-The arrest of new employee of the Gal weston, Harrisburg & San Antonio railroad last night is said to have thwarted plot to make locomotive boilers leak by putting quicksilver in them. Four pounds were found in the prisoners room and three ounces were drained from locomotive boiler
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Wife Murderer Taken
 To Washington Prison

SEATTLE. Sept. 16.-Sheriff Matt Starwich last night left for the state penitentiary at Walls Walla with James H. Mahoney. sentenced to die for the murder of Mrs Kate Ma honey. former Alaskan. whose body was found in a trunk in Lake Union in April of last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
M'AdoO Is Not Candidate
 Announcement Made Today

OGDEN. Utah. Sept. 16.-'I am not candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1924 but should decide to be one, will take the American people into my confi- dence. tell them first and then with both fists get into the fight and g through with 1t quickly" said VII liam G. McAdoo here today. en route home to Los Angeles from a fishing rip iu Idaho and Wyoming.
 On September : dispatch from New York, stated that William G.
 .vons Sergeant-atArms in the last three Democratic national con ventions, declared Mr McAdoo had told him "very plainly that he woulf be in the race" for the Democrat, nomination for President in 1924.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Christian Women and Girls Conveyed to Asia Minor
 for Turks.
SOLDIERS DECAPITATED
 BY TURKS AT SMYRNA
Two Thousand Persons Per. ished in Fire Property
 Damage Enormous.

BULLETIN-LONDON, Sept. 16. Twenty-Five thousand Christian women and girls have been con- veyed to the interior of Asia Minor and distributed among Turkish soldiers according to dispatches re- ceived here from Muylene.
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PANnERMAL HAS FAILED.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 10.-A message from Angora announces the fall of Pamdermal, the last strong hold of the Greeks in Asia Minor to the Turks. The Greek third army corps has safely evacuated towards Thrace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-09-16
Shoot Steps on Gas;
 Senator Makes Threat

WASHINGTON. Sept 16- Senator Reed Shoot. of Utah. today said he would in the future refuse unanimous consent to print in the Congressional Record political speeches of mem bers not delivered in the Senate.