The Holly chieftain., 1923-12-27
: FOREIGN

lfal OF the state of Tabasco. were de-
feated after u thirty-hour battle with
the loss of 200 killed and more than
that number wounded, according TO an
official bulletin issued by the war de-
partment at Mexico City.
Admiral CoundouriOtis assumed the
regency of Greece, on decree signed
by Colonel Plastiras, head of the
Greek revolutionary committee. Il am
convinced that Greece will he saved
the regent stated. 81 believe there wilt
be republic, which will insure order,
tranquility and reconciliation"
Three thousand are dead and 23,O00
homeless as the result of earthquakes
which devastated the volcanic region
along the frontier between Ecuador
and Colombia, as REPORTS of the full
extent of the disaster reached Bogota.
Colombia. One lake. known as Las
Granadas, near the town of Tudcan,
was completely swallowed up when
the earth was rent by tremendous
shocks. Four towns were wiped out.
A pastoral letter from Cardinal
Begin, cOndemning improper dancing
md declaring that moving pictures Of
| fered serious dangers ''if not proXi-
| mate occasion of mortal sin" for the
spectators, was read In Roman Cath
Ollie churches throughout the diocese.
The letter expressly forbade indulg-
| ence In these amusements and explicit
ly prohibited the manufacture and
| clandestlne importation Of Intoxicating
beverages.
c. T. Wang, sent from China to Tor
of Chinese during the earthquake dis
aster PERIOD was quoted as declaring
there was Abundant circumstantial
proof that hundreds of Chinese were
killed in cold blood in the excitement
following the earthquake" Wang
nese government at Pelslng to make
the strongest demands upon the Jap
anese government for prosecution Of
the alleged murderers.
GENERAL
Henry Ford declared, in Detroit,
| that he, like great many of the
American people," feels that the coun-
| try is "safe with Coolidge" and that
he himself would never consider run
ming against Mr.. Coolidge on any
ticket
A large number of Americans are
being detained in Mexico City by
President Obregon for fear that If they
| attempt to leave they may come in
contact with rebel forces. according
to advices received in San Antonio,
Texas, by Judge L. B. Camp. The
Americans, the advices state, are in
no danger.
Johnny Dundee of New York, world
featherweight champion. added anoth-
er star to his crown by taking the
American Junior lightweight cham
pionship back from Jack Bernstein of
Yonkers on the judges decision after
| fifteen-round bout, the feature of the
Christmas charity at Madison Square
Garden, New York.
The bodies of three men were re-
covered by firemen from the ruins Of
the Capitol hotel, In the center of
the business section of Houston. Tex,
which was destroyed by fire. The
bodies were burned virtually beyond
recognition. Property damage Is esti-
mated at 100000. The flames for a
time threatened the entire district.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
slon's tentative valuation on the
| railroads OF the country is $3,4OO 900.
600 too low according to E. E. Loomis
president of the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road and chairman of the committee
on public relations Of the eastern rail-
roads. Mr.. Loomis, in detailed state
ment, places the rock bottom value
Of the railways Of the country at $22-
$50, 100000, while the commissions
valuation totals $2O,ss4, ,6s3,OOO at tht
end Of 1919. Since then the carriers
have expended $1,0S4,6S3, 900, which
must be added to the commissions
figure.
jured and panic among more than
| $50 other severely shaken passengers
was narrowly averted when three In
diana interurban cars crashed In a
rear-end collision on the Big Four
bridge Mt Louisville, KY. 100 feet
above the murky, fog-enshrouded wat
ers Of the Ohio River.
with John Hatfield, 70-year-old
feudIst, and three Of his companions
in jail, officers have turned their eff
forts to pursuit of c. o. Edwards, only
member still at large Of the quintet
that broke from the Wise, w., Jail.
Hatfield, Stephens Wood, Alec Null
Inns and Carl Miller were captured in
an abandoned mine shaft, where they
had been hiding.
II state medical licensing boards
will admit to examinations only those
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