davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Wife Says Jealous Mate
Shot Her, Killed Himself
Roomer Tells of Couple Quar-
reling and Being Threatened
bv Iraie Husband

CLEVELAND, Dec. Pa Harry
Lynch, fOrty-two years old, Is dead and
his wife, Lena Lynch, ffty-two, proba-
bly, is fatally wounded as a result Of
shooting ARRAY late to-day. Mrs.
Lynch told police her husband sho,
her because no was Jealous and then
ended hts own life.
Police found two Jugs Of liquor in
the house. They arrested a roomer on
a charge Of possessing Siquor, while
another man and woman roomer were
held for intoXieation.
Peter Cuddy, another roomer, told
police Lynch and his wife had quar-
relied oil afternoon in their room. He
heard a shot and the screams Of Mrs
Lynch and rushed in. Lynch con-
fronted him, he said. shouting, III you
want TO come in. I'll shoot you the
same way ! shot her"
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25

state that bstter watsr transport vii
result In lower rates, and 10 gain more
and improved wstsr hauls government
aid Is essential. California; oena-
tors are urged 70 vote for the pending
shipping Bit.
The appeal Of the World War vtt
srAns Ia based on the need Of an ads-
quats American merchant marine as an
adjunct % the navy.
"ship subsidy In its essentials" o
c. Thomas Post informs the Californis
Senators, "is nothing more or less
than a premium on = national insur-
anes policy. We have the ships built
and lying idle. N We prof. At All ~
the lesson OF the last war We must 'ss
that any sum We pay In subsidy vill
be insigniheAnt A. compared with
what VIC paid because we had no ships
IN the past and what We would Be
likely 20 pay under similar eireum-
stances In the future"
+. II. Ainsworth. commander, snd
Leslie p. Newman. adjutant 81 Thomas
Post. emphasize In their letters 20 The
California Senator'S that the action IN
dorsing the shipping bill was taken
only after an investigation Of the sub
feet BY a COMMITTEES of post members
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25

can be no Issue, because prohibitlo on
is not party issue" In discussing
further what he thought should be
done By the Republican Legislators,
especially IN the Assembly, Congreis'
man Mills said;
with a margin Of only sIH votes In
the Assembly there can be no party
policy or definite Republican program
unless every one Of the eighty-one Re-
publleans in The lower house agrees 10
stand together"
Before the Albany session gets far
under way there will be a eonferenes
OF Republicans AZ which a party policy
will be mapped out. Until then II will
be largely a matter Of speculation 20
say how the Assembly majority Is like
~ 10 take 10 Governor Smith and his
program.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Fingerprints Identify
Sailors Mangled Body
Secretary DENLY Reports How
Navy Records Established
Name of Train Victim
Prom ~. TribuHs'' wa'his0ion Bprean

Pro-, The Tribuns's Wd'his0ioa Bureaa
WASHINGTON, Dec. PA remark
able case Of Identification through
finger prints was disclosed to-day by
Secretary Denby Il was that Of a navy
yeoman, Thomas Earle Bradbury, OF
Los Angeles. who was mangled beyond
recognition by New York Central
train near Lyons Falls, \. Y.
The body was found on October 26,
1922, Secretary Denby's statement ro-
veals. The dead man had registered at
a hotel in Lyons Falls under the name
Of Earle Barrett His bag was marked
m. D., u. s. "" The head was crushed
and cut of, both arms were cut of at
the shoulders and one hand at the wrist.
Both feet we're cut Oft az the ankles and
both legs at the hips. This man had
had no marks or papers on his person
from which his Identification could be
established.
d. D. Parrish, coroner Of Lyons Falls,
y. Y, sent into the Navy Department
the finger prints. From this the identi-
fcation was completely established.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Poker Losers Accused
Two Men Caught as They Hold
Tn Game for Revenge

The two heaviest losers from card
party held by Alphonso Ruiz in his
apartment 230 East Seventy-ffth
Street, Saturday night, were Michael
AlesN and William Mschanti. They
were held in $4,000 bail each by
Magistrate George W. Simpson in
Harlem court yesterday morning for
holding up the fifteen players and TAX
ing $3.50 and five gold watches.
AlesM and Machanti, with a COM
panion who escaped through an open
window with the loot. came in on the
Ruiz party about midnight. One Of
the players crawled unseen TO WIN
dow and. dropping 70 the ground,
found two policemen, who surprised
the visitors.
Aleski gave his age as twenty and
his address as 1916 Second Avenue.
and Machanti said he was also twenty
and lived az 345 East Seyenty-siXih
Street. They are charged with rob
berry and will be examined to-day.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Dad, FeeIin' Pert at 73,
Sings Self Into Court

Mrs. Anna Grace went TO see
City Judge Charles w. Boote in
Yonkers yesterday. She had a
reason. Her seventy-three-year-
old fsther-in-law, William Grace,
insisted upon singing and dane
ing too much in her house, and
she just couldn't stand it any
longer, she said.
Judge Boote issued a summons
for Grace to appear in court to
day. Until the time for his ap-
pearsnce policemen will see 10 Il,
according to the judge. that the
Grace home, at GO South Broad
way, Yonkers, remains a dwell
ling, and not a vaudeville thea
ter.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Legion Men and
Farmers Support
Shipping Bill
Two Prominent Coast Or
.ganizations Ask Senator'S
Johnson and Shortridge
to Work for Measure
From IN, Tr,buns', wo,hlr0,on Bursau

Prom me Tribrues wosAirO'on Bur,av
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Ssnstors
Johnson and Shortridge, Of California.
have Just received resolutions from
two prominent California organizations
urging them 10 support the shipping
bill, statement by tho National Msr-
chant Marine Association announced
to-day.
One set OF resolutions came from
the hfty.nfth annual convention Of
the Farmers and Fruit Growers Asso-
citation. the other from {. {. Thomas
Post, 24i, of the American Legion,
the navy post OF the Pacific Coast.
Tho former pointed out that Cali
fornia agricultural interests were IN
urgent need Of increased transpor'a-
ton facilities 10 market their products
overseas and thus take care Of In
creased production. The resolutions
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
ID. s. c. TO Major Harry Mers

Major Harry Ners, commander Of the
7fsl Infantry. n. Y. n. G.. machine gun
battalion, has been awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for valvrous
service while an officer In the iQbth
Infantry during the war He IL clerk
of municipal court.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25

Daniels also IS said 20 have had clean
record.
The investigator said he began
searching for the motive for tho Kid.
mapping and murder OF Richards and
Daniels, and he believes he has found
IT,
Several months ago. the detective
sal, a supper was given in Mer Rouge
by n fraternal organization. The leader
Of the Ku-Klux Klan was chairman OF
the arrangements committee. There
being no hall IN Mer Rouge large
enough 20 accommodate the attendance,
the Klan leader arranged for the use
Of a garage.
Richards was employed ht the ga
rage rs an automobile mechanic. His
workship was IN the rear OF the build
ing. and the front portion of the ga
rage was set aside for the supper
scheduled for p. m.
Offended Klan Leader
Early IN the day. the investigator
said. Richards went 20 the Klan leader
and asked him 10 leave a passageway
in the center Of the garage until The
close OF tho day. Richards explained
that he would have 20 move two or
three automobiles in and out Of his
shop.
Later. the sleuth said. when Richards
attempted 10 move n car out OF his shop
he found the passagewGy had been
blocked. Richards went TO tho klan
leader and demonstrated whcrcupon the
Klansman cursed him aud applied a vile
epithet. This was resented by Richards
and the two men would have come 10
blows IL bystandcrs had no. interfered
Bitter feeling between the Khan leader
and Richards was evident thereafter.
Some time afterward. the investiga-
tor said. DR.. b. ". McKoin, AZ that
time Mayor Of Mer Rouge, reported
that he had been fired upon from am
bush while making 4 professional call
i'm the country near Mer Rouge.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
George W. Davies's Wife
Leaves S500.000 Estaie
srsriai Dt'pafeh to m Trfbuus

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, No, Dee. "a.
The will Of Mrs. Julia Woods Davi q,
daughter OF the late DR.. W. s. Woods,
Kansas City banker, was filed for pro-
bate here yesterday. Tho bulk Of
Mrs. Davies's estate, estimated az
$500 900. is left 20 her fourth hus-
band. George ". Davies, New YORK
grand opera singer. A cousin, Mary
Margaret Mcbride. q feature writer on
"The New York Evening Mall is
given $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25
Arson Attempt Fails When
Baby Buggy Fire IL Put Out

Another attempt 10 set Ere to an
apartment house through a perambula-
tor in a hallway was discovered early
yesterday by Patrolman George r..
Kelly, Of the West Thirtieth Street
station, At 1876 West TWenty-eighth
Street. The policeman wheeled the
baby carriage 10 the street and ex-
tinguished blazing wood and oil
soaked rags in Il Without turning in an
alarm.
The fire marshars ofite and detec-
tives OF the West Thirtieth Street sta
ton were working yesterday on the
case.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-25

"The mob got the right men ma na'
hem an expression often heard N thi'
section since the kidnapping. Inc ,ep
narent purpose OF this propaganda' Ne W.
Rouge citizens declare was 70 lustlI'
The action OF the mob. ,..
One Of the Investigators is authority
for tbe statement that he made
searching inquiry into Riehardsseare eer
from early boyhood TO the date OF thf
nnrder. and he could find no record no'
snv person who had information that
pisbsrds had ever committed any
crime' The investigator declared that
tbere IL absolutely no evidence that
Richards had ever been q bootlegger
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS

Many people have been stung by so.called
three percent loan associations. and we do not
biame any Of them who have. for being rather
skitiish about investing. having anything to do
with such organizations, but there are some kinds
Of building and loan associations that really do
build and have become great factors in the build
ing OF homes. The Avalanche is not being paid
for this article and have not been asked to write
II We are inspired to do so by reading article
that appeared in one of the Amarillo papers a
few days ago when the Lions Club OF that city
had a luncheon and called upon Of the town
bulders Of that city to address the meeting on the
subject OF Building and Loan Associations. Mr..
Nash is the speaker in mind and in speaking OF the
building and loan activities OF that city. he said
that they were OF great service to that city he said
that they were OF great service to the community,
In that the funds could not be used for any other
purpose than building homes. He stated that
Ire majority of the houses in that city had been
9 cted on the ns,ament plan. and this had been
8 ,rent thing for Amarillo, and OF the opin-
/, 4 that il the people of Lubbock would put their
!, rplus dollars into a proposition OF this kind that
hundreds of people who do not own a home now,
would possess one in few years and il would
have much TO do with solving the housing prob
lens of the city Lubbock needs several hundred
new dwelling houses and that many would be
built within the next year and half il funds were
available for this purpose, and we believe that
the people who are Interested in building up Lub-
book could help great deal in this way and would
not have TO be out much money either. Let .
rut the matter of home building within the reach
the Iaboring man, and Lubbock will become
a city of home owners. which is much more salts
fctory all round than tenant housing
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
ELPAso WANTS ATTENTION

Texas towns in the Plains country looking for
ward 20 rail connection with Fort Worth, in.
vted not to forget that they also to be hooked
up with RI Paso, and RI Paso is better town
than Fort Worth any day.-El Paso Herald
There seems to be entirely too much OF this
talk about a railroad connection between the
Plains and Fort Worth 10 suit the people OF RI
Paso. and the Herald arises to call attention OF
the Plains people to the fact that Fl Paso too
would like to have direct rail connection with this
section Of the grea, Plains. The great Plains sec
non 10 attracting attention now Il never has
before and the fact that il is developing into one
Of the most productive sections OF the country,
and is the largest body Of agricultural land in the
State of the Southwest il will be great advan-
,aee TO either Fort Worth ElPaso 10 have con
nection with this section. and there is nothing
strange that the Herald should be exercised over
the seeming neglect Of thet city in speaking OF fu-
hre railroad connections with this country
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

WUFufFuWs iHhtffu OhMUF'Nf
There we're nine thousand murders
committed In this country during the
past year, and most Of them were
committed by gunner Of the East
Time was when the "Wld and Woody
West" did nearly all Of the killing,
but times have changed. The West Is
now the abode OF law-hbiding peace
and Il Is the East that Is wild and
woody" In the old days when quick
and direct action settled most Of the
disputes Of the West, there was In
a measure some excuse for Il, as the
western frontier was made up OF
many lawless elements from all over
the world but today the West Is much
more civilized and law-abading than
the old and cultured East. Any man
or woman Is much more safe today
In Dcadwood, Dodge City, Tucumcari
or Tombstone than they are In the
heart Of Central Park, New York, or
on State Street or Michigan Boule-
ward In Chicngo.-Pampa News.
70 think Of u: East has become
West, and those who hunger and
thirst for the wild and woody stuff,
will be under the necessity Of travel
ing 10 the eastern scabOard or 10 the
northern portions Of the United
States for such divcrsiona, except for
the movie variety on which the major
portion Of the country Is fed up Mt
this time The western portion Of
the country has a big task on Ia
hands incident 20 civllizing the east
II A Il
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

II II a violation o. law 20 operate
a motor vehi lie with a seal Displayed
thereon, other than the one for the
current year Il il a misdcmeanor 10
leave your motor vehicle unattended
without setting the brake, and stoD-
ring motor on said motor vehicle,
not only on the streets, but also on
the public highway.
Some seem 10 he Of the opinion
hat th~y have until Feb. 1st 20 reg
istcr their motor vehicles and pro-
cure their seals. but that j. n mis'ak-
en- belief on account Of the prevail
eney Of each an idea this law will
not be enforced until on and after
the above named date.
Failure 70 observe these laws will
bring about prosecution, which will
be the only alternative
J. WESLEY SMITH, J. r.
40-lt
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

Kind reader, waste no time or
tears on past years, but turn over
20 your New Years leaf, whose page
Is white and fair, and do your dead
level best. % make 1922 the best you
can. Try ~ be real men and women,
and make your time count for prog
ress, prosperity and good will be
everybody Claude News
That's all right, Tom, and We are
hoping that your philosophy reaches
out and takes hold upon the people
throughout the country. u will be
found most hclpful-Amarillo News
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

The ladies of Lubbock ere y ,o-to-date in
everything and are SURE ihev N have an up-
to-dsie poll tax receipt The new ores are really
pretty. IL you have not them va fhould call
around at the collectors office - ; buy one They
are on sale at SIS each ror't ial to attend.
the sale. which will continue trough January
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

The Avalanche is adding many nev subscrip-
tins to the list and receive many compliments On
the general appearance and news features Of the
paper We assure each OF you that we are put
ting forth every effort to fiji the newspaper re-.
quremens Of Lubbock We are spending lot
Of money to do this. and glad indeed to see
evidence of appreciation every hand for the eff
forts we are putting forth. We assure you that
your patronage IL highly appreciated, and the more
liberal the patronage OF Lubbock people the faster
'hc Avalanche will develop into a rgrr and better
paper. and the sooner that daily edition will be a
reality instead 70 matter for fiiur, cs1fideration
We find that our people are liking INC Ser. Week
~ paper much better than the orce awe-k and we
double the editors work. and incrca-es the ex-
pense account considerably
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER

80 +++ +s++ t+t+
Kansas City Stock Yards, Jan Q,
l922.--Fat sheep advanced 25 %
40 cents under an active demand.
Lambs sold readily az firm prices
Quality 81 the Fat cattle offered to-
day was the plaineEt In a good many
weeks past Prices were quoted NJ
steady, with country demand for the
hall Fat kinds active. Chicago with
heavy receipts quoted prices lower
Most Of the medium and light weight
hogs sold nj steady prices. Palmer
kinds 1ere 10 cents lower
Today's Receipts
Receipts today we're 1000 cat
tie, 1000 hogs, and 5000 sheep, com
pared with 1000 cattle, 10000 hogs,
and 1000 sheep n week ago, and II =
225 cattle, 5000 hogs ard 10000
sheep n year ago.
Beef Cattle
Plain quality short led steers pre-
dominated in today's offerings, and
while killers took them at steady
prices trade would have shown more
activity had more quality been dis
played. The bulk Of the fat steers
sold NJ 1925 to 1915 a few bunch
81 Of 1850 20 1850 pound steers
brought $500 TO S725 Prime steers
would have brought $500 20 1925
had any been offered. Killers are
calling Tor weighty kinds. and there
rs smaller price spread between
yearings and heavy steers than for
some time past Cows and heifers
we're IN moderate supply and sold
readily without much change In the
prices compared with last week 3
close. Veal calves and bulls were
steady
s,ock~rs and Feeders
Good smooth, half fat steers sold
readily 20 country buyers nj strong
prices. Plain feeders and stockers
we're no more than steady The fav-
orable weather for open feeding is in
crcasing demand for the weighty
class
Hog prices we're steady 90 10 cents
lower. The market opened steady
and closed steady with the middle of
the session showing the decline. The
top price was $500 and the bulk Of.
fcrings sold at 800 20 $3.50. Pigs
sold up 20 $3.50. Heavy receipts
caused sharp declines In Chicago and
St Louis Here receipts were very
light and the market held relatively
firm.
Sheep and Lambs
Trade IN Fat sheep started % cents
higher and later was up 40 20 so
cents. Fat ewes sold up 20 sS.fS.
wcathcrs $3.50 and yearlings $1,000.
Lambs we're in active demand NJ firm
prices most sales NJ SLIPS 20 sii.75.
Horses and Mules
With receipts Of horses and mules
the largest for some TIM past de.
mand improved also. Prices were
quoted unchanged. A further i'm.
p-ovcmen' Is expected in the trade
this month.
Charles NJ. Pipkin,
Market Correspondent
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
We are Hard
Boiled

About claims that some people make
about getting prices that beat ours
and we'll have to be shown. We dare
anybody to compare with anybody
and then have the nerve TO again re-
peat such an assertion.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
Our Cards are on
the Table

New Dry Goods and Shoes are now
beginning TO arrive. Our store is
filled with things people have to
wear. We have these things for sale
and ARE GOING TO SELL THEM
don't you worry Well put our
merchandise and our prices up
against any merchants goods and
prices sale on or regardless
Of the time, the reasons and so-forth
and then let you-the public be the
Judge
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

There is just one sort OF citizen worse than
the Mail Order Citizen. and that is The hsrd-boled
brother that won't pay his-iax Th~re Is more
discussion and criticism and cussing being done
right this week than is done during any other one
month during the year II is tax-paying time and
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

No landlord should be stingy with his ten.
ants ss not to allow them the privilege Of having
two or three good milk cows on the place. The
cows are a great help to the farmer In fact
we do not sec how farmer. whether he owns
his farm or rents. can get along without one. They
are not only the means Of a good living. but they
are the source OF good revenue to tho farmer.
There is going to be good market for dairy pro-
ducts and we are that the and the hog.
together with some good poultry has been the
means of keeping large number OF farmers in
the West out of debt the past year. and the de
nand for the products will increase as the years
come and GO and Of the opinion that the
presence Of these three sources Of production
should not be denied any farmer. and that each be
sure that they have all they very well take
care OF along these lines.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13

j. r. Belcher, Of seagraves. was
here Wednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
HOT sHoTs-BIc BERTHA" cALIsRE

II has been found that so many folks were
missed on the big general census that was taken
by the Junior Chamber of Commerce some weeks
ago that II necessary 10 rctake the census OF the
entire City IN the first check than 500
people were registered not including 90 residences
where there was no one az home and has been
since reported several whole blocks were
missed by the census takers before With s. men,
new At the game and in hurry, many mistakes
were naturally made and II is believed TO be OF so
much importance that correct census will be
made OF the city AT this time. and the Junior
Chamber Of Commerce has hired man. under
contract to complete the entire census and he ~
10 be paid when the Secretary has investigated IN
every section Of the city and found that none has
been missed
There are only four questions being asked this
time Your name house and street number, mum
Der in finally and roorners. boarders servants.
Plans arc under advisement for the publication OF
an Official City Directory listing every person IN
the city by 10 years OF age. together
with their correct address Several Directory Com
panies have inquired to the possibilities OF work
ing q directory in this city with view to coming
here and making a cleaning out OF advertising
II this proposed directory is put over by the Jun
Tor Chamber OF Commerce just enough advertising
will be taken 10 safely cover the cost OF compiling
and publishing and outside directory companies
will not undertake the work after this book Is put
out II il believed that such a book sometime
within the next six months will save the city as
a whole more than 81 0OO-or the profit a foreign
con pany would expect to make out OF such a
publication In addition to that. the cost OF putting
out this book will be paid TO local printers and
through them be pot back into circulation in the
city for the good OF local business.
In this connection there business men
citizens. and other folks in this town and section
who are sending out to various outside houses for
supplies. work and equipment that is done right in
Lubbock BY Lubbock citizens. men Who pay their
end of the problems OF the city and deliver just
as good quality of goods, work commodities
as you find any place. and just as cheap.
There u just sort OF citizen than
the Mail Order Citizen and that is the hard-boled
brother that won't pay his-iaxes. Th-re is more
discussion and criticism and oussne being done
right this week, than is done during any other one
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-13
In a Center Tone

We would like for the people who
are wanting piece goods Of any kind
Clothes, Shoes, hats-just anything
in Dry Goods to come to our store
and get wise on prices.