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The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
BANKERS ASK . HARDING TO
 CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - A com mittee of the American Institute of Bankers invited President Harding to the annual convention of the institute at Portland next summer, the date to be fixed to conform to his conven- fence, so as to be included on his trip to Alaska.
 Harding replied that he did not know what arrangements would be made in reference to his Alaska trip but would give a definite reply to the invitation when the final itinerary was arranged.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
GOVERNOR REFUSES TO HAVE TRIAL HELD
 IN CANADIAN COURT

HAMILTON. Ont. Feb. 25.-Mat- thew Bullock. 6. negro demanded by the authorities of North Carolina on the charge of attempted murder in connection with race riot. was re- manded for another week by Judge Snyder who said the prisoner would be liberated then if witnesses are not present Governor Morrison, of North Carolina. said he would not sehd witnesses to have a trial before any Canadian court. .. -.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
FLUNG FOR OFFICE IN
 THIS DIVISION

VALDEZ, Feb. 25.-The following divisional candidates for office filed with the clerk of the district court:
 For Senator: R. E. Elsner, of Cor dove, and Thomas A. Wade, of An cherage. Republicans: A. J. Dimond, of Valdez, Democrat
 For Representatives.: F. H. Foster, of Cordova, Hal B. Selby, of Seward, Harry l. Staser, of Anchorage, and Jos. H. Murray, of Mccarthy, Repub- chorage, and F. E. Ray, of Cordova, Democrats.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
ASKS COOPERATION OF UNION WORKERS IN
 ALL WAGE STRUGGLES

CLEVELAND, Feb. 25.---The Broth erhood of Railway Trainmen, through it's president w. G. Lee, has pleaded for support of the agreement reached at Chicago last, Wednesday by rep resentatives of more than two mil lion union coal miners, railway en- ployes and longshoremen for closer cooperation of forces to protect un- ion workers in wage struggles.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
CLERK ADMITS HE IS
 BLACKMAILER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-George E. Long, government clerk, con- fessed the authorship of blackhand letters recently received by Henry White, former ambassador to France and by several women prominent in Washington society threatening death unless large sums of money were paid, so the police claim.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
SEVERAL CCOD BOUTS
 STAGED IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Babe Her. man, San Francisco featherweight, won the judges decision over Billy De Foe, of St. Paul, in twelve round match last night. Jimmy Darcy Oregon middleweight defeated Andy Palmer, Of Oklahoma and Clonis Tait, of Minneapolis. defeated John- ny Murray. of New York. after eight rounds.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
Hundreds ore Homeless a11d Damage Estimated Millions
 As Result Of Storms and Ice

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 25. - Cut off from the rest of the world for two and half days the Fox River val ley, in Northwestern Wisconsin, re- mains buried under snow and ice which defies the biggest snow blow and strongest engines. Transporta- tiou is at a standstill and floods threaten Milwaukee county.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 25. - Related re- ports from the northern boundary states, from the Dakotas to Lake Huron, showed paralysis was left from week of ice and snow storm. From Neenah, Wisconsin, an amateur wire less set brough news of isolation, with plenty of food available and some fuel. but a high tension.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
BIG R0BBERIES ARE REPORTED
 IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Leo Sher- man, a diomand importer tainted and when he recovered found that good samaritan had robbed him of dfa- monds worth $75,000. Another vic tim after visiting a brokerage house tainted and when he revived dis covered he had been robbed of $7S,- 900 in cash.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
SOCIETY WOMEN MUST TESTIFY
 AST0L0SSES

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Ten prom inent society women who claim they put more than $6OO.OOO into a myth ical pool promoted by Alfred Lindsey. broker, here have been summoned to appear before the grand jury to :help piece together the details of a remarkable story of high finance, upon which the district attorney will seek Lindsey's indictment.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
HEADQUARTERS OPENED
 FOR GALEN CAMPAIGN

The Republicans of Cordova have opened political headquarters for James L. Galen, candidate for Dele gate to Congress, in the Blum build ing next to the Daily Times office and will conduct an aggressive cam paign in his behalf to secure his nom ination at the April primaries.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
GANG OF C0NSPIRATORS
 HAS BEEN INDICTED

CHICAGO, Feb. Establishments, counting twelve counts, against Ray mond Bischoff, his brother and twen- ty field agents were returned by the grand jury. All are charged with conspiracy to defraud following the expose of Bischoff's alleged get rich-quick activities here.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
AGED FORMER SENATOR
 TO WED COLLEGE GIRL

CHICAGO, Feb. 25-Lee Mantle, aged 70 and former United States Senator from Montana, admitted that he will marry Miss Etta Daly, aged 25 and a recent graduate of the Un- iversity of Nebraska, within a few days. He says he has known the girl and her family since she was a child in Butte.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
PLACE NO CREDENCE
 IN STORY OF FIELDS

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.-The var nus stories of the Taylor murder told authorities of Detroit by Harry w. Fields, in custody there, were denounced as "hurk" by officers here
 -orking on the case who declared they had been unable to substantiate any of his statements.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
CALIFORNIA FIGHTER
 HAS YELLOW STREAK

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Lew Tend Ter, of Philadelphia, won the referees decision over Hyman Gold, of Cali fornia, here last night when Gold, after claiming foul in the usual seventh round and refused to leave his corner at the beginning of the eighth. ~s {
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
REDUCTION IN NAVYFAV0RED
 BY HARDING

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.--President Harding is understood to have told Republican members of the House naval committee, at White House conference, that while he felt some reduction must be made in the navy Dersonnell~ total of enlisted men should not go below 80,00O.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25

Wires are strewn about the streets making passage perilous at Oskosh, Fon du Lac and other Wisconsin cities and along connecting roads all poles are carrying the wires down. Some towns are withous light and water. At Green Bay the damage is estimated as running into millions. In lower Michigan peninsula, where estimates of the damage are ranging from $1,- 100000 to $5,OOO,oOO, definite reports are still unavailable, but great fear of ice jams is felt.
 Two hundred people are homeless at Elkhorn, Iowa, due to floods, with sanitary conditions reported serious. The first word from Osterdock. Iowa, received in three days, said the people there were badly in need of food.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
TIME IS EXTENDED FOR
 FILING PRIVATE CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-President Harding signed the bill amending the transportation act so as to e1- tend for one year from February 25 the time for filing of private claims growing out of the government op- arative of the railways.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
MARINES ARE BEING ~. REPLACED ON TRAINS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The. Post Office Department is replacing marine guards by a speically recruited force of men. Officials announced that all marines now guarding trains are to be withdrawn shortly.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
PROBING DESTRUCTION
 OF DlRlClBLE ROMA

NORFOLK, Feb. 25.-An army in- vestigation board began a formal in- quiry into the circumstances which ceused the crash of the Roma. Every angle will be thoroughly probed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
GENOA CONFERENCE
 HAS BEEN POSTPONED

BOULOGNE, Feb. 25. Premiers Poincare and Lloyd George agreed to postpone the Genoa conference until April.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
GIVEN TEN YEARS FOR
 SH00TlNC.U. s. SENATOR

WASHINGTON, Feb 25. - Charles A. Crook who last, March 5, shot and wounded former Senator Henderson, of Nevada, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment He gave notice of ap- peal
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
MANY MILLIONS
 ARE SHIPPING BOARD CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In pre- senting for adoption the bill now ia conference between the two Houses the Shipping Board announced a re- organization of it's claims before the department. designed to expedite a settlement of the claims against the board, aggregating $14O,O00,00e.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
HARDING TO ADDRESS
 CONGRESS NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-The pres ident will deliver personally to Con- gress, early next week, the adminis- tration plan for the extension of aid to the merchant marine, it was announced from the White House.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
".BLUEBEARD" DIES AS
 GAMELY AS HE LIVED

VERSAILLES, Feb. 25. - Henri Landrau, "Bluebeard of Gambais," was guillitoned this morning at day break. He died gamely, walking un- aided to the guillitone.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
CONDITIONS OF MOVIE
 ACTRESS IMPROVED

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.-Mabel Normand's physician reported her slightly improved last night, but still seriously Ill.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
LEONARD D-H0RAN BOUT
 PUT OFF UNTIL TONIGHT

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.--The ten TO decision fight scheduled for last night between Benny Leonard and Pal Haron was postponed until to- night on account of rain.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
HAYS SUCCESSOR BE
 NAMED NEXT TUESDAY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. An nouncement of the new postmaster general, to succeed Will Hayes, whose resignation becomes effective March 4 will be made Tuesday, the White House states.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25
STORM PLAYS HAVOC MIDDLE WEST STATES Four Power Treaty Adopted By Senate Committee
KING ALEXANDER TO
 BE MARRIED ]! IN JUNE

BUCHAREST, Feb. 25.-The mar riage of King Alexander, of Jugo- Slavia, and Princess Marie, of Ru- mania, will take place at Belgrade June 4, 1t is announced.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25

voting in the negative on naval I'm itations and the submarine treat1ea were unanimous.
 Several other votes were taken oa the proposed reservations of the four power treaty but the administra- tion leaders brought about detint- tion of them all and the reservation ists announced they would transfer the fight to tn efloor of the house.
 It is understood the President also strongly urged legislation for the con version of two battle cruisers into aeroplane carriers. Ha also advooat- ed sharp reduction in the number of men to be admitted to the naval academy yearly.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-25

China wants billion dollars for the Island of Yap. We had supposed
 such islands were quoted at about
 three for twenty-five cents.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

Carl Hinnant, pipe organist at
Crandall's Metropolitan Theater. has
composed a new fox trot which prom
ises to be one of the dancing hits Of
the late summer
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
INTERIOR OF POLPS
BEING REBUILT FOR
SEASONS OPENING

When Polls Theater is opened to
the public in September 1t will be
practically q new theater. The
proscenium arch, private boxes. first
floor, balcony. top gallery. old
foyers and staircases on Fifteenth
street side and rear wall which
separated the auditorium from
foyers, have all been entirely re-
moved by the Fuller Construction
Company. who is rebuilding the
theater.
Plans for the new theater have
been made by Thomas D. Lamb. Of
New York. who Is the architect for
all the. Poll theaters! The new Poll
Theater will extend back to Fiji
teenth street, thus giving more than
1900 seats on FIRST floor, making it
as formerly the largest legitimate
theater In Washington and one Of
the largest in the country. There
will be thirty-two proscenium
boxes Of the very latest type, also
a tier of mezzanine boxes in fore
part of the one large balcony. which
will also extend back to Fifteenth
street. The color scheme will be
black and gold throughout.
The same line OF Shubert book
ings will be the policy OF the new
house. which Is expected to be COM
pleted and ready for opening the
latter part Of September.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
BREESKIN ASSUMES
CHARGE OF SAVOY
ORCHESTRA TO-DAY

Daniel Breeskin, one of the most
popular conductors In the Capital.
today will assume charge OF the
augmented orchestra at ,Crandalps
Savoy Theater and Garden. Mr..
Breeskin has long been idenftned
with the movement to provide the
highest forms OF musical compost
ton and expression ~ accom-
paniment Of motion pictures. A
brother Of Elias Breeskin. concert
violinist, Daniel Breeskin also pos
sesses q rare gift. of tone and tech
mic en- the violin. His solos VIII
be a feature of the musical pro-
grams at the Savoy.
Dreeskin as conductor. the Savoy
orchestra lays further claim to
fame in the Capital by reason OF
the notable achievements of the
solo artists who today become a
part Of the permanent orga nization-
In Max Pugatski, George Benedict
and Samuel Feldman the Savoy ac-
quires three violinists Of eYcep-
tional ability.
The program announced for the
orchestral concert that will pre-
cede the first garden performance
tonight and tomorrow at the Savoy
embraces Offenbach's 'Orpheus'
overture. the Sextet from Lucia"
by Donizetti. and Rimsky-Korsak-
offs Song Of India" (which will be
played. as violin solo by Mr..
Breeskin.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Next Weeks Shows.

,. r. KETrH,S-Irsue Frank
lin, Margaret Severn ana com.
pany. Moran and Mack. Moore
ana Jayne. 0eirs Musical Ten,
OFFICER vokes and Don ana Maud
Earl.
PALACE-wallace Reid will
appear In the screen version Of
The Dictator" Richard Hard
Ing Davis famous story Of trop-
ical love and adventure, in which
he 10 supported by Lila Lee and
distinguished cast.
CoLUMBIA-"rhe Loves of
Pharaoh" product Of the dirsc-
toral Of Ernest Lubitsch, crea-
tor Of Passion" Emil Jen-
nings and Dagny servaes are
prominent in the cast.
METROPOLITAN Katherine
Macdonald will occupy the
screen In her latest production,
Heroes and Husbands"
CRANDALL's-For the nrst
three days. Jack Holt and Bebe
Daniels win be screened in
North Of the Rio Grande."
Wednesday and Thursday, Ma
bel Ballin In "Other women's
Clothes" Friday and Saturday.
Thomas Meighan in "our Lead
ing Citizen"
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
GAYETY THEATER
BOOKS MANY HIGH
CLASS OFFERINGS

Refreshing and wholesome after
a thorough house cleaning OF both
shows and theaters, the various
enterprises OF the Columbia Anrnse-
ment Company. Of which the Gay
ETY. is one of the principal theaters,
will open the season in August.
During the interim that has
elapsed since last season all the
theaters on this circuit have been
thoroughly overhauled. Painters
and cleaners have been on the job,
while new producers, librettists
and composers have been equally
energetic in Frightening the thirty
eight shows.
1t will be a new class Of attrac-
tions on the Columbia circuit dur
ing the coming season. Shows that
are bigger. better and brighter are
promised; casts that are more ca
pable and efficient and choruses
that are really the beauty aggre-
cations" that have always been ad-
vertised will add to the enjoyment
while new productions. ranking In
their scenic and costume equip
ment with the very best In musi-
cal comedy, will make for q new
era in burlesque.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Colonial Beach.

Colonial Beach. popularity known
as "Washington's Atlantic City" Is
now at the height OF its vacation
period. With every sailing of the
steamer st. Johns. a large crowd
makes the trip. Seventy miles of
daylight sailing on the historic ro-
tomac and as many miles after sun
down Is offered the excursionists.
Among the wide range Of amuse-
ments is the large dancing pavilion,
situated directly over the waters
edge where there are always cool
sea breezes blowing. The water
sports offer saltwater bathing with
a long sandy beach and water with
no dangerous currents; fishing.
Grabbing and boating. The big
steamer st. Johns Is now maintain
ing her summer schedule of sailing
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 9 a. m. and Saturdays at 2:30
p. m. The forty-mile moonlight trips
are given every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 7:15 o'clock as far as
Indian Head and return.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Chesapeake Beach.

Because of its varied attractions.
Chesapeake Beach. Washington 3
nearest saltwater resort, has q wide
appeal to excursionists of every
taste and temperament. Those who
like gaiety, excitement. fun and
thrills will find plenty on the long
boardwalk, on the sandy shore, in
the dashing surf. on the free dance
floor and in the palaces of Amuse-
ment Wonderland,
Hotels. cafes. lunchrooms and re-
freshment booths offer tempting
menus for those whose appetites are
whetted by the bay breezes. Those
who wish to stay over the week
end or for a summer vacation can
dnd ample accommodations
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Great Falls Park.

. The natural beauties Of Great Falls
Park and Of the wonderful Virginia
countryside that forms the approach
to the Niagara of the South" pos
sess an almost irresistible appeal
to anyone who has ever made the
trip, and for that reason thousands
OF washingtonians make frequent
visits to the falls during the sum-
mer season. Boating. dancing. nsh-
ing, snapshotting and a host OF
other recreations are possible to
those who visit the falls. Fast and
frequent electric trains from the ter
minal at Thirty-sixth and M streets
provide ready access to this popular
beauty spot, one of washington's
favorite recreation grounds. The
old mill. foundry and canal built by
George Washington have an appeal
Of their own to every patriotic
American.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

Installation Of a new $4,000 or
chestral pipe organ was competed
last week at Crandalrs York Thea
ter. The new instrument Is the finest
Of its type in the Capital and is
equipped with special attachments
capable Of effects that no other pipe
organ can produce. The organ re-
citals at the York hereafter will COM
prise an appreciable element Of artistic
superiority of the daily program.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
CANOEING ON CANAL
NOW PROVIDED AT
GLEN ECHO RESORT

The management Of Glen Echo
Park announces that for the nrst
time this season excursionists Of
this popular resort may enjoy
boating and canoeing on the canal.
The government has been working
on the canal at this point and the
water had to be let out. Canoe en-
thusiasts now have an ideal place
to paddle their boats. The canal
is deep enough to be enjoyable and
winds its way In and out Of beau
tful woods. The water here is not
disturbed by larger craft ahd the
ever present danger of . sudden
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

squat Is eliminsted ~ ths shore y
quickly reached Nsns weuis-bs
paddiers are rapidly learning 70
master the technique along THE
safe waterway. which offers un-
usually good opportunity 70 enjoy
all the rport without the hazards
associated with the amateur. The
many boats and canoes are In sx-
ceiient condition. having been an
painted and ''dressed up"
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
ON Moore Announces
Plans for Coming Season
Construction of Two New Theaters and For
i: nation of New Film Exchange
Contemplated.

That the coming season will be,
Q busy one around the ofhces Of
the Moore's Theaters Corporation
at the Rialto can readily be judged
by the numerous announcements
emanating therefrom In the past
few days.
Tom Moore, president Of the cor
poration. has many successful en-
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

Harry 4. Lohmeyer. manager Of
crandail's Avenue Grand Theater.
who recently underwent q major op-
GRAFTON that entailed a long period Of
convaiescence. returned 20 his of,cisi
duties last Monday. He was greeted
by q host Of friends upon resumine
his accustomed post At the Avenue
Grand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-05

years old BOY Brittle. Albert Frank.
Wilbur Henderson Alfred Muehly,
- years oil. F. 4 Nueman %
years old. John Rabault and Vera
sanger. 30 years odd, a waitress.
The BOO club. the Duke
c.ub and number OF private cot
tages on the eastern shores OF Tie
axe We're invaded by the cleanup
squad. Dances, deemed a little TOO
colorfUL were stopped. and the Of
tenders were loaded into cars and
brought were loaded.
AT the Hoo club where the De
troiters We're arrestsd three wo-
men and the eight men were found,
II is said. one woman fled and was
found finally by the officers hiding
Inder a led in the upper part OF
the club
II was grim Labor day for those
held IN jail officers say. The holt
day means that TO court will be
held and they will all be compeue1
10 anguish in the cells until Tues
day, when they will he given hear
.ngs on disorderly charges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-05
TWO MEN SLAIN IN
FIGHTS AT DETROIT
ColOred War Veteran Victim
-Four Persons Wounded
in Other Fracases.

DETROIT Mich Sept A. One
man was shot and killed, another
c-ed from a blow on the head with
Deer bottle and four others w-re
wounded in fights here Sunday.
Bruce Meadows, negro war veteran,
Who was cited five times for brav-
cry. was the man shot 10 death
His slayer. a negro. escaped. Lazar
Pervo. 45 years old. S9s West Ford
ST., died in Receiving hospital OF a
skull fracture inflicted when he
was struck by a bottle in q coffee
house at 5446 Russell St
Meadows was shot when he step
ned from a billiard room at 1889
Hastings st. Sunday afternoon. He
was killed instantly. The murder
is believed 70 have been a case Of
mistaken identity Meadows friends
say ne had no enemies. The police
were unable to learn the address Of
the murdered man. No papers we're
found on the body
Guy Thompson, who was in
charge Of the billiard room at the
time, and Luther Mitchell. the pro-
piAtLbis were utAu TOT lnNeSIlEdLlOu.
The man who killed Meadows is
described as being about SO years
old. five feet nine inches tall. weight
about 100 pounds and wore a light
brown Norfolk coat with a belt.
Meadows was wounded several
times during the war and had not
recovered from the effects of wounds
received in action. He had been a
patient in government hospitals
Purvo is alleged to have entered
the coffee house. owned by HE wife.
Helen. and Lazaro Jeracine. and.
after ordering near beer, is said 10
have drawn a knife and threatened
TO Kill everyone present. He is al
legged 20 have stabbed John Jumak
IS years old. 1865 Trumbull av.,
and an unidentified man who fled
into the street. Other customers
who ran from the place returned
and threw empty beer bottles at
Pervo. one Of which struck him in
the head. His skull was fractured.
He died after his removal to Receiv-
ing hospital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-05
Polish Musicians Open
State Meet at Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDs. Mlch.. 80

GRAND RAPIDS Mich, Sept 4.
-Four hundred Polish musicians
gathered here Sunday for the annual
convention Of choral societies afiili-
ated with the National Polish Ali
ance OF America. In addition there
were 55 members Of the Grand Rap
ids choir. the Lutnia Halkar.
Meetings include a concert, given
Sunday night, loving cup musical
contest, Monday afternoon, and a
banquet and dance. Detroit sent five
choirs TO the convention. Bay City
Is represented with two.
Monday, members Of the Lutnia
Halkar and visiting choirs and dele
gates will attend mass in Stadel-
berts church. The mass Will be sung
by StadeTbert's Moniuski choir.
Many Of the states most prominent
musical artists are attending the
convention. Michigan musicians OF
note who are Of the same race as
Chopin and Paderewski include
Thaddeus wronski OF Detroit, who
won fame on the operate stage OF
two continents; Witold MeAn. and
Teddy" Niedzielski, Bay City's noted
baritone.