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The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
BAY CITY REMOVES BAN
 ON PRETTY GIRL HIkERs

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31-The women and girls of San Francisco may now wear trousers, pantaloons brooches, 3rews, spatterdashes, gam ashes knickerbockers, bloomers, or pants on the streets here without fear of arrest or official disapporval For many years thousands of trouser clad girls have filled the downtown streets, cars and ferries on Saturday and Sunday and holidays. These ladies, young and old, have here to fore faced arrest. but the Board of Supervisors has now passed an ordinance permitting girls to wear male attire, providing there is no intent to deceive.
 Daniel J. O'Brien, chief of po- lice was behind the move to amend the ordinance. "The new ordinance" said the chief, was put through for the benefit of hikers. Girls can't hike in dresses"
 Chief o'Brien stood near the fer " and watched a group of hikers file past, one or two agile and sprightly nymph-h like figures passed, but when several ladies whose fig ures might be described as embon- point personified, the chief added. ''The ordinance distinctly says where there is no intent to de- ceive," and in most cases. I'm sure there can: be any deception"
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
MRS. HEARST TOO BUSY

/. NEW YORK, July 31-Mrs. Will. liam R. Hearst, wife of the publish CT, who was recently mentioned as g possible Tammany candidate for congress, has announced, in a tel egram from California, that while she believes it would be an excellent thing for New York to send a wo- man to Congress, she cannot accept the nomination as she has other op- portunities for service requiring her entire time.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
BARBER HELD FOR MURDER
 ALSO FACES BOOZE TRIAL

Steps to close the barber shop of William Lott, slayer of Billy Pren- tice, were taken at Juneau recently, following the raid which resulted in the discovery of 20 cases of liquor in a concealed cache at the rear of the building. An abatement action has been filed by me United States Attorney against Lot proprietor Of the shop and others owning the building. ...=.... ..........-.:.:..
 Lott has maintained silence since his first statement to the United States Attorney made shortly afer the shooting, in which he claimed to have shot Prentice after the lat ter had struck him in the face.
 He was questioned after the raid and is said to have denied all knowledge of theA presence of the liquor seized. Officials said Lott declared that the cache was a "frameup" to make his case blacker.
 It will be several months before any trial of Lott can be held. The shooting, charge will be brought be- fore the next Federal grand jury to meet here, which will probably be sometime in October or Novem- Der when the regular Fall term of the District Court is convened by Judge Reed. In the interim, Lott will be held in the local Federal jail without bail.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
WILLS WANT MATCH

NEW YORK, July 31-Harry Wills, colored aspirant for heavy weight honors, and his manager, Paddy Mullens appeared before the state athletic commission today and demanded that Dempsey be compeH- ed to defend his title against Wills before meeting Firpo. The commis- sion reserved its decision.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
BANDITS GET PAYROLL

SCRANTON, July 31-Seven ban dEs held up street car near Moosic today and escaped with two satchels containing the payrolls of two an. thracite collieries, amounting to $70,126. The bandits killed one and wounded four other persons on the ear but they escaped without a scratch.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
Washington Awaken.

WASHINGTON, D. c. July S1- Washington awakened today to a realization of the seriousness of the condition of President Harding. The city went about it's business with an air of sorrow and anxiety, and from the highest to the lowest in the Government service came expres- sions of regret over the unfortunate termination of the Presidents tour.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

That the Second Annual Country Fair at Juneau billed for three days September 20, 21, 22, will be of much greater magnitude than was that of last year, the first attempt is now assured. Acording to Secre- tary M. s. Whittier there are al ready more applications for space concessions than the management will be able to grant, although a mighty effort will be made to take care of all intending exhibitors.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
FRISCO HAS STRIKE

SAN FRANCISCO, July a1-Un- ion leaders announce that the strike Of approximately 1000 union boiler makers in bay region shipyards is now complete, but police observers claim there is no evidence of a walkout and no disorders.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
GREECE THREATENED

LONDON, July 31-Although there is continued Republican agita- tion in Greece, resulting in much apprehension among the Monarch ists, there Is little cause for immed- fate alarm concering the stability of the throne, according to the belief of British diplomatic officials in Greece.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
TOUR HALTS AT SAN FRANCISCO
 WHILE DOCTORS AWAIT RESULT

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31-The illness of President Harding, which developed shortly after leaving Se- attle, assumed such a serious aspect when the President arrived here that he was removed to the Palace hotel and the remainder of the trip abandoned. Complications de- veloped during the trip down the coast and last night the condition of the executive was regarded as very serious. He had a fairly rest ful night, however, and this morning he was considerably improved.
 Physicians attending the President were still in consultation this morn- ing and at ten o'clock General Saw yer made an informal statement which resulted in d noticeable les sening of the tension among the members of the Presidential party. It was announced later in the day that the President was so far re- freshed by a sleep, which lasted more than six hours, as to war; mt that statement that he had gotten in- to clear sailing. The patient took some nourishment this morning and sent out for the morning papers, in all of which were large accounts of his illness.
 A bulletin issued last night said the condition of the patient had reached a grave stage. The state ment declared the presence of "de- finite central patches of broncho pneumonia" in the right lung. The statement said further that while his condition is grave, he is tempor- ariiy well adapted to make a strong fight against infection" The devel- opment of pneumonia was the one thing which General Sawyer had said less than two hours earlier, he feared above almost all else in the way of complications.
 It was admitted for the first time last night that the condition of the President had reached a ser ious stage, with congestion in one lung and some cough.
 It is understood to be the inten- tion of General Sawyer to rush the President back to Washington by special train just as soon as he can stand the trip. It is thought he may be compelled to remain here ten days or two weeks, however.
 Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University and presi- dent of the American Medical asso- citation, and Dr. Charles NJ. Cooper, heart specialist, remained with the President all Sunday night and have
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
FLOOD KILLS STOCK

BALTIMORE, July 31-After having caused heavy damage, in- cluding the loss of hundreds of head of livestock, the flood, which last night swept northern and northwest ern Maryland countries, is receding today slowly Hundreds have been rendered homeless. .:
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
SYDNEY IS BOMBED

SYDNEY, N. &, July 31-A ser ies of mysterious bomb explosions occurred today. One of them, in the heart of the city, caused heavy damage to buildings and other des- troyed the pipe lines supplying the plants of the British Empire Steel Corporation, where a strike is in proress.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
Has Been Sick Before

MARION, July 31--President Harding suffered several attacks of indegistion score of years ago, ac- companied by slight disturbances of the heart, but his condition was never so serious as it is at the present time, according to friends.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
Message of Sympathy

LONDON, July 31-Secretary of Labor Davis has sent a message to General Sawyer expressing sym pathy and asking to be kept in formed regarding the condition of President Harding. If the President does not improve immediately, it is the intention of Davis to sail for New York tomorrow instead of August seventh, as previously plan ned.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

Arrivals from Iditarod report that the Miners & Merchants Bank has passed into the hands of Sam Apple baum, only remaining merchant of Iditarod. The business activities of the camp are concentrated chiefly at Flat.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
ARLINGTON, BURNS

ARLINGTON, Ore. July 31-The business district of this city and several residences were destroyed by fire today, with a loss of se0,0Oo.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
FIRE IN OREGON

ST. HELENs, Ore, July s1- The ways of the St. Helens Ship building Company and the mill of the St. Helens Tie & Timber Com pany were destroyed by fire last night, with loss of about s130,00O
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

Mrs. C. c. Jones and Mrs. w. C. Steinmetz, of Nenana, and Mrs A. c. Craig, Mrs. J. O'Neil and Mrs. A. J. Wendler, of Anchorage, return ed to Nenana last evening on the steamer Jacobs from a round trip outing to Holy Cross, on the lower Yukon river. Miss Jessie Motschman and Master Johnny Jones accom- panied the party.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

N. s. Member, of the U. S. bur eau of mines, was among those ar irving on the steamer Jacobs last night. He is visiting various sec tions of Alaska.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31
$25,ooo FOR PASTOR

LOS ANGELES, July 3l-At the close ot the recent dedication here of the new S1,50O,000 First Meth odist Episcopal Church of Los An geles, Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Helms, pastor was presented with a purse of 25,OOO. ."..
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

An inventor has patented a motor driving machine to pick nuts from the ground and convey them nto container, saving much hand labor.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

W. F. Thompson, Fairbanks pub fisher, is a passenger on the train due from the coast this afternoon, enroute home from a business trip to Anchorage
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

Tom Smith, proprietor of the Southern Hotel, returned to Nenana last evening from the Hot Springs district.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-31

Mrs. William Rodigkeit and Miss Orah M Howard returned to Nenana on the steamer Jacobs last evening from a brief outing in the delightful Hot Springs district
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
LABOR COMEDY
RETAINED AT
PRESIDENT

Aaron Hoffman's comedy hit.
-"Giye and Take" which has
achieved more than 100 consecu-
tive performances at the Forty
ninth Street i Theater in New
York, bids fair to achieve a pro-
portionate success in Washington,
and where it will be held over for
another big week at the President
beginning Sunday night.
George Barnes will continue in
the chief role of the play while
Harry Shutan will have a role of
comparable distinction. Miss Kay
Hammond, who scored in the
Presidents production of The
Gold Diggers," will continue ID
enact the only feminine part In
Give and Take" Guy D'Ennery
and Robert Lowe will also be seen
in the parts they have assumed
with such distinction during this
weeks run of the piece.
Give and Take" represents a
humorous treatment in the
theater Of the question of capital
and labor. Although this topic
has frequently formed the theme
for serious theatrical studies be-
fore the footlights, Mr.. Hoffman
has elected to employ the idea
entirely for comedy purposes.
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
SECOND W EEK
FOR BETTY
AT RIALTO

Although no definite announce
ment has been made as to the
forthcoming production for
Moore's Rialto Theater next week,
there is every indication that the
showing of "The Rustic of Silk"
with Betty Compson and Conway
Tearle in the stellar roles, which
is now the major attraction, may
be continued for another week.
Charming, dramatic, and con-
tanning a strong vein of comedy,
lavishly produced and directed by
Herbert Brenon, the fact that this
offering is proving to be one of
the most popular seen at the
Rialto in many months is not sur
prising. 1t has everything that
goes to make up the ideal pic
ture play.
Several palyers of prominence
on the screen appear in support
Of the featured players. Chief
among these are Anna @. Nilsson,
Cyril Chadwick, Lee White,
Charles Stevenson, and Tempe
Piggot.
Short film features and new
orchestral numbers arranged by
Director George Wild, together
with the program of popular hits
given by the Rialto Melody Boys,
will complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
Thrills A-Plenty
In Western ROdeO

A series of COWBOY and cowgirl
contests and daredevil features
will be offered TO the thousands
of visitors who are coming for
the Shrine convention. Scouts
have rounded up in the West and
Southwest crack riders and bull
doggers from the big ranches to
make the events a reality, and a
spectacle such as has never been
witnessed in the East.
The rodeo, which will be staged
in an arena on the Billy Sunday
lot facing the Union Station, is
promised to be one of the biggest
thrillers ever produced outside of
the Cheyenne roundup. The most
unruly bucking horses, wild long
horn Mexican steers and Brahma
cattle and some bucking buffalo
are on the way.
There will be an Indian village
in which chiefs, warriors, squaws
and papooses will show the prim-
tive methods of the passing gen.
Grafton.
The attraction known as THE
Passing of the West" ia staged
as part of the Shrine week fes-
tivities and is under the auspices
Of Almas Temple. There will be
two performances daily from May
80 to June 10.
Owing to the demand for tickets
they were placed on sale today at
the following three places:
w. F. Roberts Company, SIS
Fourteenth street northwest; the
Mode, Eleventh and r streets
northwest, and the Victor build
ing, 724 Ninth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
J FEATURES
ON COSMOS
BILL

Two interesting feature attrac-
tions are promised at the Cosmos
Theater next week, beginning
with the Monday matinee One,
perpetuating memories Of the
past, will be the George Primrose
Minstrels, headed by Mrs. Prim.
rose, and composed of old min
strels and blackface entertainers,
in first-part minstrel show; the
other, two remarkable child en-
tertainers, Elizabeth Kennedy and
Milton Berle, in the art of ira
vesty will be uncovered in little
satire, called "Homeward Bound"
laid in the office OF David Belasco.
The supporting bill will present
Frank Gabby, in original impress
sions; Nan Traveline, new singer
with striking personality; Ward
and Raymond in Hello" song
ambulance number, and Diaz and
Powers, in a novelty, Dances on
Silver Cord"
The photoplay feature will pic
ture Frank Mayo in THE Bolted
Door," a thrilling story of sus-
pense, love and mystery. Another
first-run comedy, picturing Charlie
Murray in THE Pill Founder"
will be shown with the Movie
Chats and the international News.
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
CRANDALL'S-
''The White Flower"

Betty Compson, one of the most
fascinating of the screens young
err stars. will be pictured at Gran
daIl's Theater the first three days
of next week, beginning Sunday,
in 1.-THE White Flower" a vehicle
that permits her to exert charms
with which even her staunchest
admirers have not heretofore been
familiar Cast as vivacious
young woman endowed with all
of the fire of her American father
and the romance and superstition
of her Hawaiian mother, Miss
Compson has opportunity to re-
veal new facets of her art and
weave a spell that none can re-
sist. The story bases it's action
upon the native willingness to
place credence in the most Grass
superstitions and belief in a tails
man supposed to possess supernat-
ural powers through five genera
tons. Basically, the narrative Is
not unlike that which Richard
Walton Tully utilizes to lend an
eerie charm to THE Bird of Par
adise." Miss Compson is admir-
ably supported by Edmund Lowe,
Edward Martindol, Airline Pretty,
Sylvia Ashton, Arthur Hoyt and
group of native Hawaiians
Jimmy Aubrey will supply the
added comedy hit as The Detec-
tive" Other short-reels and pipe
organ contributions will complete
the bill.
On Wednesday and Thursday of
next week. Frank Mayo will be
seen for the first time locally in
UniVersals production of THE
Rolted Door" in which he is sup
ported by Phyllis Haver, Nigel
Barrio, Charles A. Stevenson and
Kathleen kirkham. "a Hula
Honeymoon" will he the comedy.
HoOt Gibson will furnish the
weekend thrills Friday and Sat
urday in his latest release, "Dou-
BILE Dealing Jimmie Adams and
Lige ConleY are the co-stars of
Free and Easy" the added COM
edV
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
"Only a Shop Girl"
Coming to Polls

One of the genuine entertain
ments being planned for visitors
to Washington during the Shrine
observances is the film drama,
"Only a Shop Girl" which is
coming to Polls for a week be-
ginning Saturday. June 2. Next to
Uncle Toms Cabin" no story is
probably better known to the
American mind than "Only
Shop Girl" as it was first pro-
duced on the speaking stage TWEEN
ty-fiVe years ago. and Is one OF
the established favorites of the
American stage.
The story, written by Charles f.
Blaney reveals the trials and trib-
ulations of the typical shop girl,
who is earning her own living
and pictures her through the
temptations which beset a young
lady who has charm and person
atty on which she is not playing
to make her way in the world.
Picturized under the direction
Of Edward lie Saint, only a Shop
Grip embraces all of the Gle
ments of drama and mystery with
enough comedy to relieve the sert-
Gus situations. 1t is truly story
for Americans and the young
ladies of this country who have
independence enough to make
their own way in the world
Nine stars are included in the
cast including Estelle Taylor,
May Bush, Wallace Berry, Tully
Marshal, James Morrison, William
Scott. Willard Louis and Josephine
Adatr
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
Steamer st. Johns.

The weather conditions and the
number of requests for the re-
newal of the ever popular forty
mile moonlight trips to Indian
Head has caused the management
Of the Steamer st. Johns to start
this popular boat ride for it's
initial trip yesterday, one week
earlier than usual. To the many
strangers in town, this ride will
prove most attractive as many
historic places along the Potomac
are passed before shutdown.
In addition to these points of
interest excellent music has been
provided by the Sokolov Jazz or
chestra for dancing on the large
spacious decks. These will be made
every evening until the summer
season to Colonial Beach opens
next week for the Decoration DAY
holiday, when the first trip will
he made on Tuesday, MAY 20, at
2:3O p. m. and another on Me
mortal Day at Q a. m
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
Pirate, Not B0Otlegger is
*AbblgAck"

At the Shubert- Belasco Theater
next Sunday night, George Mar
shall will present Walter Hack
ett's delightful comedy, Captain
Applejack."
Captain Applejack" Ia a light
hearted skit on all the pirate ro-
mances and crook dramas which
have ever been read or seen, and
it loses nothing by being laid in
the British environment of AM
brcse Applejohn's library at Pol
perm in Cornwall. Here in
padded English comfort, the re-
spectacle Ambrose suddenly dis
covers that life and romance are
passing him by, that he is grow.
ing old without having felt the
flash" of love at first sight,
without having saved a foreign
beauty from distress or proved
his courage and superiority
against a master villain.
And then the adventure begins.
An escaping Russian dancer, a
Bolshevik spy, mysterious astrol-
oyer and his wife, appear within
short time and turn the firm
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
BARTHELMESS
In CUBAN
TALE
Also Dorothy Gish Is Screened
in New Metropolitan
Booking,

Richard Barthelmess and Dor
othy Gish will occupy the screen
at crandall's Metropolitan next
week, beginning Sunday after.
noon in Joseph Hergesheimer's
story of THE Bright Shawl" A
colorful and interesting film with
a majority of its pivotal scenes
actually photographed in Cuba.
The narrative unfolded in this
tale of intrigue, tyranny and love
on the picturesque Caribbean ISL
and concerns the adventures os
Charles Abbott, a rich young
American, who casts his lot with
a little band of patriots who
spotism OF Spain. His interest in
their cause springs from his
friendship in the States for An
drew Escobar, whose household
also includes younger brother.
father, mother, and a beautiful
sister, who feels an immediate at
tachment for the American visi-
tor. Then there comes to the
town La Clavel, a fiery tempered
Spanish dancer, who has the en-
tire male populace worshiping
her from the fringe of her bright
shawl. She, the favorite of the
Spanish commandant, falls des-
perately in love with Abbott, and
betrays the secrets OF the Spanish
soldiery to him as fast as she can
learn them. The next result is
that Charles Abbott finds him
self trapped by the Spanish spy
system and Clavel. meets an even
more tragic fate The resultant
climax is shot with the most ex.
quisite pathos in addition to
powerful vein of drama.
Barthelmess is cast as Abbott
and Miss Gish i~ seen as tire
dancer-both roles totally unlike
anything in which either has
heretofore been filmed. The sup
porting company is genuinely no.
table, numbering among its promi-
nent members such skilled play
ers as Andre de Beranger, Mar
garet Seldom. Mary Aston, Anders
Randolf, William Powell, Jetta
Condal and George Humbert.
The comedy offering will be
"Take Your Choice"
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
Glen Echo.

A visit to Glen Echo these days
will convince the most skeptical
that the good old summer time is
here. The new shooter, the pride
of the park, is big magnet out
there these nights, doing it's
capacity of business from the ar
rival of the first car for the
pleasure seekers, until the park
closes. Notwithstanding the great
popularity of the shooter, the
coaster dip. with it's 1000 feet of
thrills, which is declared one of
the finest rides in the country,
Is running close second, and the
gia1ft-derby racer, which has been
improved this season, by an addi-
ton Of two big eighty
drops, is another popular fun
maker. AS usual, the midway,
the old mill, and the carrousel
still continue to be ]favorites at
the park.
Those who do not wish the
amusement devices have the
largest ball room about Washing
ton, which has excellent music
furnished by the famous Glen
Echo orchestra of twelve, under
direction of Prof. A. Oehlmann.
Picnicers and excursioners can
plan for a days outing at Glen
Echo with full assurance of fun
galore without annoyances.
The Washington times., 1923-05-24
CENTRAL
"Quicksands."

"Ouicksands," drama Of
soldiery and narcotic smuggling
on the Mexican border, will be
presented for the first time in
Washington the first four days
of next week, at CrandalPs Cen
trail Theater. The story centers
In the heroism OF a girl who rs.
suspected by Colonel Patterson,
bent on cleaning out a "cantina"
across the Rio Grande which he
is sure is a rendezvous for the
gang of smugglers, of being an
accomplice of the outlaws. but
who in reality is trying to aid
her father, a secret service opera
tive, in rounding up the band.
A strong love interest is develop
ed and maintained throughout the
more thrilling movements of the
plot. Helene Chadwick is cast
as the girl; Richard Dix in the
opposite role-a combination that
has distinguished many cartier
features of notable charm. Others
Of importance in the cast include
Alan Hale, remembered for ster-
ling work in THE Four Horse
mem" Noah Berry, Tom Wilson,
Dick Sutherland. Hardee Kirk
land, Lionel Belmore, Walter
Long, Edwin Stevens, Frank
Campeau. Lou King. and J. Far
rell Macdonald. The comedy at
traction will be THE Cobbler,"
featuring "our gang" and a new
issue of the Kilograms also will
be shown.
On Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, Norma Talmage will be the
pictured star at the Central in her
latest and most intensely dra-
matte vehicle, within the Law"