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The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
HAS THEORY
 REGARDING LOST METEOR

ANCHORAGE, Jan. 18-The fall ing of what appeared to be an inn mense meteor between Fairbanks and Chatanika several days ago has led to the theory that it may have been part of the top of Mount Paylof, which was blown off re- gently. Report4 received in this city state that a number of met COTS fell along the Kuskokwim ri- yer, frightening the natives and prospectors for many hundred miles. The dislodging of immense ice flows is attributed to the same eruption. The steamer Starr was held up by the ice near Barren Island, said to be 1he first time ice has been seen ins that locality.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18

ESSEN, Jan. 18-Announcement was made yesterday by French off cials in charge of the forces of oc- cupation that the mines of the Rhur district would be taken over today and operated under French control, requiring German labor if necessary. Announcement also was made at that time that German coal and in dustrial magnates who refused to deliver coal to France or to coop crate in carrying out reparations pledges, would be prosecuted before a court martial, and this action was started today.
 Six of the Ruhr coal magnates have been made defendants in court martial proceedings, charged with refusing to obey orders of the mil itary authorities in territory under state of seige." The Germans were not taken into custody, but will be required to present themselves when wanted
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
HARDING SICK
 HAS MILD ATTACK OF GRIP

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. I8- President Harding has been con- fined to his rooms during the last couple of days, by a mild attack of la grippe, about such as every one in town is having" as des- cribed by General Sawyer Acting on the advice of Dr. Sawyer, the President cancelled all engagements in order that he might remain in bed, as a measure of precaution. He has slight fever, but his case is not regarded seriously.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18

ITALY AFRAID FRENCH ACTION WILL START WAR
ANGRY CITIZENS ROUND UP RAIL STRIKERS IN SOUTH
CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS
 TAKE STRIKERS IN HAND

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. 1S-Gov- ernor McHae has received a re- quest for aid from Harrison, where rioting is reported to have occurred between the townspeople and rail strikers The governor has sent Col McAllister, of the National Guard, to investigate, and to call out troops if necessary. The reports state that several hundred armed citizens, who began ''housecleaning" Tuesday are still walking the streets searching for strikers, all of whom thus far caught, have been taken before a citizens committee in an effort to learn who was responsible for the recent destruction of rail road property.
 The reports state that the body of E. C. Gregor, a rail striker, was found hanging from bridge near the railroad yards. The authorities claim that he opened fire on officers and citizens who searched his home earlier in the week.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
WALLACE REID DEAD

LOS ANGELES Jan. 18-Wal- lace Reid, moving picture star, died at 1:3O this afternoon at the sani- tarium where he had been under treatment for a month, following nervous breakdown said to have resulted from his fight against the narcotic habit His wife and chil- dren were at the bedside when the end came.
 Reid, while al the height of his career as an actor, collapsed several months ago. His mother-in-law, an- nounced that more than year be fore his breakdown, while working in New York studios under the strain of illness, he used drugs to stimulate and hold him up through the perfection of a picture which later gained fame as one of his best.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
DAUGHERTY WHITEWASHED
 IS CHARGE OF LAWMAKER

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. I8-Re- presentative Thomas, Democrat, of Kentucky, in a minority report field this week, asserted that the house judiciary committee, of which he is member, failed to make an im- partial investigation of the Daugh- erty impeachment charges. He re- comments, in his report. that Speak CT Gillette appoint special com mittee to make a full and fair investigation of the charges. .=..
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
RUM FLEET BLOCKS SEA

NEW YORK, Jan. 18-Captain Berry, attached to the coast guard headquarters, is authority for the statement that the commander of vessel arriving from the West Indies reported difficulty in crowding through the rum fleet standing of the Jersey coast. He complained that the fleet constituted a menace to navigation, in spite of the fact that the New Jersey prohibition en- forcement squad deny the presence of such a fleet.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
WHY COAL IS COSTLY

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 18- The instability of the bituminous coal mining industry is the funda- mental cause of high prices and fuel shortages which have menaced the public frequently in recent years according to the findings of the federal coal commission, made known this week in a preliminary report. Other causes are labor troubles, transportation difficulties and over development in mines and man pow CT to the point where the industry is much larger than necessary to supply the public demand if oper- ations were continuous.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
NEW COINAGE FOR EXPO

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 18- The house has passed the senate bill authorizing the coinage of 300,- 900 special fifty-cent pieces com memorating the hundredth anniver- sary of the enunciation of the Mon- roe doctrine. They will be issued at the request of the Los Angeles clearing house in connection with the exposition to be held there next summer.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
PROHIBITION IS FAILURE
 ASSERTS NEW YORK SOLON

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. IS Representative Burke Cochran, of New York, declared, on the floor of the house of representatives this week that prohibition has utterly failed to prohibit. He told his col leagues that if the President should call into the enforcement service all of the forces used after the Civil War to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments. the result would be the same-a dead letter in many of the states"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
BANDITS ROB KANSAS BANK
 PART OF LOOT RECOVERED

% PAWHUSKA. OKLA. Jan. I8- One of the five men who robbed the State Bank of Cambridge. Kansas this week, is being held here while doctors treat his wounds received while he and his companions en- gagged in three gun fights with pursuing officers. Approximately 5000 of the $20,5OO stolen from the bank, was recovered yesterday in an abandoned automobile, used by the bandits in making their es- cape.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
LOS ANGELES HAS BLAZE
 WITH LOSS OF A MILLION

LOS ANGELES, Jan. lS-A large warehouse belonging to the Barker Bros. Furniture Company, was des- troyed last night by fire, with a loss estimated at a million dollars covered by insurance. Watchman J. E. Koch lost his life in the fire, and it Is announced today an inves- tigation will be made by the local authorities to ascertain the cause of the fire.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
SAILOR RUNS AMUcK

SEATTLE, Jan. 18-George H. Gilman, former coast guard sailor who recently finished his enlistment on the cutter Bear, shot and wound ed Patrolman LuntSford last night while the officer was trying to ar rest him. Gilman killed himself be- fore he could be taken into custody, but his companion, Carl Thorkleson is in jail pending an investigation.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
ALASKA PACKERS REPORTS
 SUCCESSFUL ALASKA CATCH

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18-Af- ter two successive years of unsucess- ful operation, during which time all dividends mad to be met from the reserve fund, the Alaska Packers Association made a net profit of nearly a million dollars during the last year, the exact figures being $933,767, according to the annual report of President William Timson.
 The report explains that the pro- fit was made possible by good mar kets in the United States and Aus tralia.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
PROMINENT WOMAN DEAD

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 1s- Mrs. David Jane Hill, aged 63, wife of the former ambassador to Ger many, died here on Tuesday as the result of injuries received when struck by an automobile. Before her marriage, in 1886, she was Jul iette Lewis, of Williamsport, and she was a prominent hostess in Der lin during the period of her hus- bands service. Since his retirement, they have lived in this city.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
DYNAMITE wREcks BUILDING

CROWLEY, LA. Jan. 18-A doz- en persons were injured and sev- eral buildings wrecked on Tuesday at Scott, twenty miles from here, as the result of a dynamite ex- plosion. Details are lacking, but it is understood someone with a light ed lantern, entered a garage in which dynamite was stored with gasoline. The blast was felt for a score of miles.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
FEES MAY
 BE CUT FOR ALASKANS

OLYMPIA Jan. 1s-Representa- tive Totten, of Seattle, has intro duced a bill in the state legislature providing for the reduction of re- gistration fees at the University of Washington from fifteen dollars to one dollar, in the case of Alaska and Washington students. Students from other states would be required under the provisions of the bill, to pav s1OO, instead of $50, the pre- sent fee.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
Population Warned

ESSEN, Jan. 18-French oecupa- ton officials have notified the re- sidents of Bochum that the French troops will act without warning a. gainst any action directed against the forces of occupation or French officials, even if it be only whist ling or shouting. The general situa- tion in the occupied area is de scribed as quiet today. General Degoutte has announced that mili- tary operations in the Ruhr district have been completed.
 In the operations of the mines
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
MOVIE STAR SAYS BULLS ..".. CONSPIRED AGAINST HER

NEW YORK, Jan. l8-Juanita Hansen, movie star, who was ar rested here this week on a charge of having narcotics in her possession and later released, has made a statement in which she declares the police framed" her arrest. She ad- mits that she was an addict at one time, but claims she was cured of the habit. ..-- '.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
CURRY CONDEMNS REPORT
 ON NAVAL BASE PROJECT

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. l8- The report of the Admiral Rodman board recommending the develop ment of naval base at Alameda, has been denounced by Represen- tative Curry, of California. as "iust one more deliberate attempt of the navy department to sink $160,o0O,OO0 of the peoples money in the Alameda mud flats"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
RUTH ON THE TABLE

NEW YORK, Jan. 18-Babe Ruth underwent miner operation here yesterday for the removal of a small ulcer from his left forearm. He appeared unheralded from his farm at Sudbury, Mass, and went directly to the hospital, and from there to a hotel, after the operation. He will remain in town for a day or two.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
BOATS DISAPPEAR

PORTLAND, Jan. 18-The tug Oneonta, towing the schooner Wig land which were reported yesterday of the mouth of the Columbia river disappeared today and some un- easiness is felt. It is not known whether the tug put out to sea dur ing the gale of last night, or wheth- CT trouble was encountered.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
BASEBALL CoNFAB BREAKS

PORTLAND, Jan. 18-A meet ing of the Pacific Coast Baseball league broke up this week when the directors representing Oakland, Los Angeles, Salt Lake and Port land walked out, following refus- al to vote on a resolution grant ing Vernon equal territorial rights with the Los Angeles club at Los
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
FORMER DEFECTIVE SHOT

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18-William s. Fisher, former private detectives and deputy constable, was shot to death on the street yesterday by three men who approached him in an auto. Witnesses say the men commanded Fisher to stop and when he refused they opened fire on him Five shots were fired, after which the auto disappeared.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18

OLYMPIA, Jan. 18-The Farmer Labor members of the state legis- lature have introduced a memorial petitioning President Harding to par don all prisoners convicted under the espoinage act, whose convictions were based solely on expressions of opinion and not the commission of an overt act.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
DEBT coNFAB DEADLocKKs

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. 18- The British and American debt funding commissions have reached point in their negotiations where it is virtually agreed that further progress is impossible until the British commissioners return to Lon don for a conference with the Bri- Itish government.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
TRAIN HITS AUTOMOBILE
 MORE THAN SCORE KILLED

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 18-Four teachers and twenty pupils of an outlying district school, are dead from injuries received when an automobile in which they were rid ing, was struck by an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe train.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
LEWIS APPROVES REPORT

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 18-Presi- dent Lewis of the United Mine Workers has expressed approval of the preliminary report of the coal commission. He expresses the opin- ion that "it will have a salutary G. fleet" upon the conference of op- orators and miners at New York on Thursday.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
SUSPECT RELEASED

CHICAGO, Jan. 18-Daniel Gull hane, who was taken into custody in this city several days ago, on suspicion of being a member of the Denver mint bandit gang, was re- leased yesterday the authorities having failed to connect him with the robbery.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
Will Not Expel Frenchmen

BERLIN, Jan. I8-It is stated in official quarters that the German government sees no reason for the expulsion of French citizens from Germany so long as France does not interfere with the movement of coal from Ruhr to unoccupied portions Of Germany.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
TEXAS soLoNs BACK MOVE

HUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18-The State senate has adopted a resolu- ton commenting the efforts of Gov ernor Parker, of Louisiana, to en- force the law, and approving the action taken against hooded mobs and masked political organizations. ]"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
ARMY CUT DEFEATED

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. lS- An attempt to reduce the size of the regular army from 125,0O0 to 100000 was defeated yesterday when the lower house of Congress rejected an amendment to the army bill made by Representative Jones, of Texas.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
BURNED WAY INTO VAULT

# SPOKANE, Jan. 18-Robbers burned their way into vault of the Bank of Fairfield this week and es- caped with loot valued at $5,00O, consisting of Liberty bonds, neg otiable notes, jewelry and cash
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
FRENCH WILL RATIFY

PARIS, Jan. 18-The sub-com- mittee on foreign affairs of the chamber of deputies has reported recommending the ratification of the Pacafic agreement of the Wash ington conference.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
RUHR MINES ARE CONFISCATED:
 COAL BARONS PLACED ON TRIAL

the plan is to place military guards at the head of every pit. Owners of the mines have been officially noti- fled that their property is to be confiscated and worked under French management for the benefit of the reparations account.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
GOVERNMENT WILL BOTTLE
 LIQUOR TO SAVE PUBLIC

NEW YORK, Jan. 18-To pro tect the public against poisonous liquor purchased at drug stores, the Government has decided to bottle all bulk liquors in bond, and to guarantee them as to proof and quality.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-18
FIGHTING AT MEMEL

BERLIN, Jan. 18-Dispatches re- ceived from East Prussia report heavy street fighting at Memel, which was recently invaded by Lith- sanians and irregulars. The Lithu- anians have disarmed the French troops there are now in almost com plete possession of the city.
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30

Rodolph Valentino portrays two
Hindu deities of the various !ncarn-
ations of Brahma. in his new PHra-
mount picture, "The Young Raiah,"
coming to the Plaza Theatre. Milford,
Del, next Wednesday for two days.
(adv)
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30
BISHOPVTLLE

The tea room which has recently
been opened in town is sure an attrac-
tice place. 1t is called the Stop Inn
and all who call once are sure 10 stop
in again.
Some of the young people Of Bish-
opville evidently think Spring is here
by taking an automobile ride Sunday
afternoon of a great distance with the
top down and bareheads. The warns
days of Spring are fast approaching
so don't try to make yourself sick
girls. rushing Spring.
William Cropper and family have
moved in the home which was recent
ly vacated by Mrs. Nellie Cropper, He
has sold mis- property on North Main
street to Harvey Collins of Pbiladel-
phia.
Miss Mildred Rayne spent the week
end at Ocean City.
y Layton Moore who is attending COL
lege in MiddletOwn. Conn. came to
visit his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Moore. during the Faster holidavs.
Miss Mabel Hudson spent a few days
with her parents having heen ut home
10 recuperate from slight illness.
She is employed in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30
SELBYVILLE

The elimination contest was held in
the high school Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Marion Ghram and
Thelma McCabe, in the 9th grade;
Isaac Quillen and Wilfred Adkins, in
the 10th; W. B. Derrickson, Jr.,
Christine Baker and Elizabeth I4ekites
in the 18th, the latter two, made tie.
The preliminary contest will be held
at the Hudson Theatre on the even
ing of the goth. The Senior debate
will take place on the same evening,
following the contest.
The Marine Athletic Association of
Philadelphia" expects to play a game
of basket ball with SelbyVille town
team on Saturday evening at the Hud-
son Theatre. The pictures for the ev-
ening, "An Innocent Cheat" and a
comedy will be held first, starting at
1880. The game will follow, at 9 o.
clock. The prices of the tickets for
the game will be 25 and 35 cents.
Don't miss this game.
Miss Bertha MCGEE of West Ches-
ter, Pa, is at home for the Easter va
cation.
The Misses Christine Baker and
Hattie McCabe spent the weekend in
Philadelphia.
E. V. Baker and w. R. Tubbs were
in Chincoteague, the latter part of
the week.
Mrs. Ollister Moore, Mrs. H. "
Tubbs and Miss Grace Johnson spent
Thursday in Dover where they attend
ed an executive meeting of the State
Federation.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Tubbs and Eli
cen, Miss Myrtle Powell and Mrs.
Harold Long were guests of Rev. W.
H. Briggs and wife of Easton, Nd, on
Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Ellis of Millsboro
and Miss Louise Campbell were guests
of Miss Hilda Evans over the week
end.
Arthur McCabe of Wilmington
spent the latter part of the week with
his parents.
J. A. Tubbs and family motored to
Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
The annual report was read at Sal
EN- M. E. Church on Sunday morning
by the secretary, W. B. Dickerson.
Easter Sunday morning will be the
time appointed for the receiving of
new members and baptistimal SER
vice. The J. nior Choir will have a
special pros ram. The Senior Choir
will give tb ir cantata in the evening.
WALL PAPER: Bargains 5 cts.
and up double roll at LILLE HUD-
SONS, Frankford, Del. m23-4tp
IF you are sick, take Chiropractic Ad-
justments and get we'll. ANNA K. GRE
coRIUs, ChirObractOr. Offices: Milford
and Dover. sS-tf /
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30
MAGNOLIA

Martin Sedden, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. Harry Merkle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson Wis
tied the latter's sister, Mrs. Margaret
Langrell, of Harrington, on Tuesday.
Miss Ida Chambers has returned
from an. extended visit to Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McKnitt and
daughter, of Frederick, are visiting
the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Shannon.
The Young Peoples choir of Wyom-
ing will present a play in Red Mems
Hall, on Friday evening, March 30th.
Admission, reserved tickets Soc; gen.
eral admission 25 and 10 cents. Chick
en- salad will be for sale after the play.
Miss Emma Conner has returned
from an extended visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. B. D. Lodge, of SudlersVille, Md.
Peter Collins of New York City has
been visiting his brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Kerbin and sons,
Fenton and Boyce, of New York City,
motored here on Saturday and are the
guests of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Kerbin. Mr.. Kerbin
returned home on Monday.
DR.. Mowbray of Dover preached
very interesting sermon in the M. e.
Church on Sunday morning.
This community was shocked on
Monday to hear of the death of Mrs.
G. W. Rust who died in a Wilmington
Hospital.
Charles Conner of Wilmington
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Conner.
Miss Sallie Moore, Of near Canter-
bury, was a guest of her mother, Mrs.
Eliza Moore, over Sunday.
Mrs. Alexine Thompson and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mabel Lafayette, Mrs. Eugene
and Mrs. Sophia Jackson, of
Dover, were Magnolia visitors last
week.
Mrs. W. M. George, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
R. McIlvaine and daughter, Doris, mo-
tored to Wilmington on Sunday. They
returned home in the evening, accom-
panied by Mr.. McIlvaine's mother.
The Parent-Teacher Association
held their monthly meeting in the
school house on Friday evening. DR..
of Dover made a very able
address. Delegates elected to attend
the Parent-Teacher convention held
at Harrington on Saturday were Prof.
J. R. McIlvaine, Mrs. G. W. Collins,
Mrs. W. G. Paradee, Mrs. Homer An
derson and Mrs Roland Sipple.
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30
GREENWOOD

The honorable W. H. Carlisle, our
representative at Dover this session of
the legislature, gave a family reunion
last Sunday to his and his wife's rel
atives.
Mrs. Richard Walters is very i'll in
the st. Agnes Hospital, in Philadel-
phia, instead of the hospital at Cam
bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Flurer who NOV
ed here recently from Harrington are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of fine baby boyI
Mrs. Oscar Parker was suddenly taxi
en- ill with pneumonia and was dang
erously ill. On last Saturday the stork
visited the home and left baby boy.
At this writing she is in a critical con-
dition.
Rev. M. w. Sutcliffe and family are
in Philadelphia spending a few days.
Mrs. Kate Cos, who was very low
at the last writing, in the Grocer Hos
pital, at Chester, was paralyzed on
Wednesday and died on Thursday. She
had been a resident of this town for
many years. None knew her but to
love her. She was a good wife end
kind and loving neighbOr and ready to
help all in need. She was a true Chris
tian of the M. E. Church. Her funeral
was held on Monday at 1917 West 7th
street, Chester, and interment made in
Chester cemetery. She leaves one
daughter, two nephews and one niece
whom she had raised from childhood.
Her husband died little over year
ago.
Mrs. Sharp, aged sc, fell at the
home of her daughter last week and
broke her hip. She is the mother Of
Rev. W. w Sharp and Mrs. Chas. An
drew, at whose home she was stay
ing.
Come to the Red Star Drug Store for
your Easter Flowers.
Milford chronicle., 1923-03-30
HARRISON

The Social Circle will meet at Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Wilson on Thursday
evening, April fifth. An interesting
program has been prepared. Ice cream
and cake will be on sale.
There will be special Easter SER
vices held in the church on Sunday
evening. All are invited to attend.
John S. Veasey, Jr., one of our prom
inent farmers and timber dealers, had
his right leg broken, by the falling of
a lodged tree, last Friday. Mr.. Veasey
is getting along very good at this time.
Our basket factory has begun to
materalize. The boiler and engine are
being installed this week.
Mrs. Clara Wilson who was buried
here on Tuesday afternoon, was raised
in this community and had a host of
friends here, having lived here all the
first part of her life; moving to Ellen
dale some years ago, where her hus-
band had been transferred from this
to the subdivision at Ell
lendale of the Penna. r R. Mr.. Wilson
was deeply interested and had taken
a very active part in our church here
for number of years and his leaving
was with profound regret by the many
who knew of his worth along these
lines.
The business men Of Milton have
been calling on the farmers between
here and that town this week trying
to secure their signatures on a right
of way for the proposed new road.
We wish them success. Milton, one of
the important towns of the county,
should be connected with the State
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Veasey spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Veasev.