davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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Of the new bank is. 70 facilitate trade.
which has been para IL d b. the huctua-
tons of the currency.
Lond)n. NV. Ssh An astrDa 0mer in
ClRe Iown, has discovered what is be.
lieved TO be a new comet, says the Daily
Express. The discovery has been COM
municated TO the Royal observatory at
Cape Town, which has taken ph)to-
graphs of the stellar object.
NEW YORK, Nov. 8th
Flour, (hard winter clears $500
hard winter straights $5.45
Meal, Kilndried per 100 pounds 1925
New Seasons Pork per barrel $500.
Heavy Mess Pork per brI. SIG 90
Sugar-Crysta's maximum per 100 lbs.
Sc 81
Mclasses Sugar 80 maximum 5.85.
Cotton, Middling, Upland, at Liverpool
per ID. 10 % 1000.
Exchange, New York and London, 81
days sight 81 4l&
Exchange New York and London. sight
$4.438
LONDON, Nov. 9th.
Sugar, Demerara Crystals, nominal per
CIT G2s. Cd. -G7s. Cd.
Muscavado nominal per cwt. ass.
0d-48s. Cd,
White Java's elf United Kingdom
24s. sd nominal.
Demerara Rum per gal. nominal.
Trinidad Cocoa. good midd.iHg red per
cWt. 46S. Cd
Cotton, good medium West Indian Sea
Island at Liverpool, per ID. 2Id. nominal.
Bank of England Rate of Discount per
cent 4
Consols 578
Three percent. Rentes in Paris Fcs. $40.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
viRGINIAN STRIKERS
ARE VOTED SUPPORT
All Locomotive Engineers and Fire
men of State Stand Be-
hind Demands.
nv the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, December al
Locomotive engineers and firemen,
representing, it was stated, every
chapter in Virginia. at meeting here
yesterday pledged their unqualified
support to striking engineers and
firemen on the Virginian railroad.
The Virginian employees walked out
November s in protest against work
Ing conditions on the road. and prepa-
rations were made by their fellow
union employees at the meeting here
yesterday for "a long. hard siege"
The strike is yet in its infancy, w.
G. De Courcey, state chairman of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
stated, but the men unqueStionably
are In the right and they will stay out
until they have won the fight c. H.
HiX, general manager of the road,
fatty refused to arbitrate, so we are
preparing to go to President Hunt
ington in New York and possibly the
stockholders of the road"
Mr.. De Courcey pointed out that the
question of wages is not involved.
"The four hundred men who walked
out" he said. did so because of in
justices and unbearable working con-
ditions. He added that the company
mas refused to remedy these condi-
1ons and has ignored the rulings of
the United States Railroad Labor
Board
Evening star., 1923-12-21
CONVICT TO BE SENT BACK
TO CANADA PRISON BY U. S.
BY the Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. December 81
Norman Red" Ryan, alleged gun
man and murderer, probably will be
returned to Canada to finish his SEN
tence and to take his lashes at King
ston penitentiary. from which he es-
capped, 1T was said. last night
st. Paul authorities, who issued the
warrant on which Ryan was arrested.
waived all rights in his prosecution
and indicated Willingness that he be
sent back across the border to re-
Geive his punishment. Ryan's trans
fer to Kingston penitentiary is ex-
pected to be made soon as extra
dltion papers are returned from
Washington, where they were sent
for proper signatures.
In his confession Ryan admitted
holding up banks in five other cities
besides st. Paul. The cities are De-
troit. Cleveland, Chicago. Oshkosh
and Flint. Mich.
Frank W. Brunskill, chief of Min
neapolis police. said he believed Ryan
will make a desperate attempt to pre-
vent extradition. The escaped con-
Sict had admitted his fear of return
ing to Kingston, because. he said,
seven lashes with a cat-o'-nine tails
Await him there.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT.

BOSTON, December 21-George
Red" McGahan, known here as Nc
Cam, who is under arrest in Toledo,
Ohio. is believed to be the leader of
bandit gang that looted the Ran
dolph (Massachusetts) Savings Bank
of $4,000 in 1919, officials of the
state department of public safety
announced. An effort will be made
to have him returned to this state for
trial
After a series of bank robberies
throughout New England in 1919, a
band of four gunmen, on Novembe r
II. stripped the vault of the Ran
dolph Savings Bank OF cash, bonds
and valuables valued at between $40,-
600 and $4,000. The robbers, who
entered the bank just before closing
time, left the treasurer, woman
clerk and customer lying bound,
gagged and covered with coats on
the floor.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
WlFE'S SHOPPING TRIP
COSTS FORD S1.231.5O
Pays Full Fare for Private Car to
New York, ignoring
Prerogative.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 21 - Mrs.
Henry Ford spent yesterday shop
ping in this city. 1t cost her $1,24150
in car fare TO make the trip. She
came in the Ford private railway
car, Fair Lane, which, in addition to
Mrs. Ford. carried her maid, her sec
retary ard several guests
Although Mr.. Ford is president of
railroad. he did not ask that his
private car be carried free by the
roads and paid twenty five full fares
from Detroit to New York and back.
Mrs. Ford declined to discuss her
husbands support of President Cool
idge. She said she would be glad to
talk about il IL she weren't so tired
after her days shopping
Evening star., 1923-12-21
Won KAHR THREATENED.
Actor Said to Have Confessed In.
tention to Shoot General.

MUNICH. December 21.-A Saxon
actor. Hans Bartel, has been arrested
here on the charge of threatening
the life of DR.. Won Kahr, the military
dictator. Bartel is said to have con-
fessed that he intended to shoot Won
Kahr.
A performance of La Tosca,"
which was to have been given in the
National Theater, was cancelled at
the last moment and another opera
substituted, owing to the rumor that
the singing of a revolutionary song
in the second act of La Tosca" was
to be the signal for nationalist in
surrection.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
PLAN G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT

BOSTON. December 2f.-National
officers of the Grand Army of the
Republic, meeting yesterday with
city and state officers of the organi-
cation, completed plans for the ma
tional encampment which VIII De
held in. Boston during the week of
Augunst 10 to 16, 1924. Previously
announced tentative arrangements
were approved.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
CooLIDGEs GREET CHILDREN

NEW YORK, December 21.-Christ-
mas greetings from President and
Mrs. Coolidge to the children Of the
United States were sent out last
night by the Santa Claus Association,
which announced receipt OF the fol-
lowing:
Through the Santa Claus Associa-
ton, Mrs. Coolidge and ] wish the
children of the United States a very
merry Christmas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

off Women Voters convention, which
both of the visitors will be in San
Antonio to attend
Reservations for the luncheon may
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
ADOPT NEW PLAN
Westmoorland Students Will Super
wise Religious Activity.

In naming officers and committees
among the students of WestmoOrland
College to have charge of all religious
activities of the school, the local col
iege is leading the way for other col
leges to adopt this plan, according to
L. X. Stanford, president of the IN
stitution. Committees and officers
were appointed to take charge of this
work at meeting of the students
Thursday morning.
The committees have fourfOld pur
pose Instruction, worship, recreation
and service. according 70 Mr.. Stan
ford. If not the first college to adopt
the plan of having religious work SUI
pervised and carried out by the stu
dents themselves. Westmoorland is one
of the first, said Mr.. Stanford Fri
day morning. In other institutions of
learning outside organizations are de-
pended upon to supervise this work,
the president announced.
II is believed lat by having the
student body handle religious activities
in the school that it will better fit
hem to take up the work in theb
respective churches when they leave
the school, according to Mr.. Stanford
have charge of Me activities. it was
decided at the meeting Thursday to
name n sponsor to serve with each
committee. The following students
and officers were selected: Elizabeth
WooL. president: Louise Sights,
vice president; Emogene Wiley, sec
rotary and Berniece Henry. treasurer.
OF the governing body on eligious
activities.
Miss Louise Sights will head the
committee which will have charge of
the chapel twice every week ana IN
Sunday: Miss Allene Sanders will act
rs sponsor. The recreational com.
mittee will be headed by Loretta Hous-
ton and will be sponsored by Mrs.
f.. II. Stanford. lac study class COM
mittee on Bible and missionary %ork
will be headed by Katherine McWhor-
ter, with Miss Grace McReynolds
sponsoring the work. Miss Katherine
Roberts will he at the head of the
committee in charge of service TO 9TH
ers, while Miss Virginia Joiner will
act as sponsor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
TEXANS To GO
TOMEX|COFQR
HEA[THPARLEY
Oregon Calls Conference
to Map Out Co-opera-
tive Program.
TO MEET In NOVEMBER
State Health Officer and
Assistants to Be Gov
ernment's Guests.
TO MEET In NOVEMBER

Austin. Tex. Oct. 1s.-An invita-
ton by President Obregon OF Mex
leo. for an international conference
on public health matters has been ac-
cepted by the State of Texas. it was
announced Thursday afternoon by DIR.
". II. Beazley, state health Off
Ger.
DR.. Beazley will represent Texas at
the conference To be held early in
November in Mexico City.
He will be the guest OF the Mexican
government.
DR.. Beazley will be accompanied by
the heads of several of he bureaus in
his department.
At this conference it is planned
to work out a cooperative program
on health matters affecting Mexico
and Texas and also of other states
bordering on Mexico.
From the time DR.. Beazley and his
assistants strike Mexican soil they
will be the official guests of the Mex
lean government and their mission IS
expected to extend beyond health mat
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

Water Blisters on Hands or Feet.
will disappear after few applica-
tions of Imperial Eczema Remedy.
All druggists are authorized to refund
your money if it fails. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
CORRESPONDENT IN
STOKES CASE WILL
APPEAR IN COURT
Negro Witness for Stokes
Contradicts Originally
Story.

New York, Oct. 19.-LawyerS con-
testing in the retrial OF W. T.. ID.
Stokes divorce suit against Mrs. Helen
Elwood Stokes today awaited the ap-
pearance of Edgar T. Wallace, named
as the principal correspondent by the
wealthy hotel owner.
Wallace has announced his inten-
ton of testifying in Mrs. Stokes be-
half. =
San Francisco reports early today
said that Wallace left the city for
New York Yesterday.
Wallace. who testified at the first
trial. is expected to refute the oft re-
peated charge that Mrs. Stokes had on
several occasions visited him in his
East Thirty-fifth street apartment.
Defense counsel were surprised at
yesterdays session when Horace G
Knowles. former United States min
lister to Roumania. Serbia. Nicaragua
and Bolivia. testified he had seen Mrs.
Stokes late in 1914 or early in 1915.
i'll the Wallace apartment and on the
stairs leading TO the apartment.
Mr.. Knowles did not testify at the
first trial.
Ezariah Epps, negro witness for
Stokes, testified yesterday and repeat.
edly contradicted his story of having
seen Mrs. Stokes at two of Wallace's
apartments.
He was the third witness for the
hotel man to repudiate statemen;
filed by Mr.. Stokes just before the
| trial.
Epps was a messenger for the In
terborough Rapid Transit while Wal
lace was engineer for that concern.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
COLLECT HEIGHTS TAX
Payments May BE Made to Pal Vii.
laret at Security National.

Ben II. Kelly was elected denuty tax
collector and A. l.. G. Ma;ruder was
named city treasurer Of the Civ of
ilamo HEIGHTS at a meeting Of the city
rouncil Wednesday night.
The collection of taxes will start
Immediately. according TO Mr.. Kelly.
who qualified as deputy tax collector
Thursday. Paul G.. Villaret was APP
nointed a deputy collector and all taxes
will be paid to him. Mr.. Eelly asserted.
4 daily report and a daily payment
will be made by Mr.. V:i!aret TO ]. II
Bitter. county tax collector. All taxes
will be paid Mr.. Nillaret during the
week at the Security National Bank.
Alamo Heights School in the after
moons TO receive taxes from those who
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

do not wish TO come to San Antonio to
make their payments.
Although the actual work of collect
ing the taxes will be done by Mr.. Viii
laret. he will serve the city of Alamo
Heights on the same basis as do the
other officials, receiving a salary of 81
a year. 1t is understood. however,
that Mr.. Bitter will receive his COM
mission on all taxes collected and
turned over TO him by Mr.. Villaret.
Money turned over to Mr.. Bitter by
Mr.. Nillaret will be in turn given to
the city treasurer. Mr.. Magruder. Not
only does Mr.. Villaret serve the city
voluntarily but both Mr.. Kelly and Mr..
Magruder work OH the same basis,
their salaries being 81 year.
To date, no taxes have been collect
ed in Alamo Heights. according to Mr.
Kelly. The same tax assessment an
nounced by Bexar county will be used
in the valuation of property in Alamo
Heights, Mr.. Kelly further announced.
The tax assessment will be % cents on
the 500.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

If it's in San Antonio Keene has
tiff it isn't keene will get it. Keen
service. George Kcene, Druggist
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
INVITED TO LUNCHEON
Men and Women May Attend Demo.
cratic Meeting Next Tuesday.

Mrs. Amos Graves, Bexar county
chairman for the League of Women
Voters, announces that both men and
women are invited to be present at
the Democratic luncheon which will
be given on Tuesday, October %, in
the st. Anthony Hotel, in honor OF
Mrs. Emile Newell Blair, vice chair
man of the national Democratic exec
utive committee. and Senator Morris
l.. Sheppard. Both honor guests viii
make speeches at the luncheon, along
more strictly party lines than is pos
sible in the strictly bipartisan League
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

eryations have already beAn madtI
those who wish to be present are adj
vised TO make reservations as early al
possible.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

be. made at the league headquarters in
the St. Anthony Hotel up to Monday
night. As the ball room will only seat
$50 persons and more than 100 res
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

tiers into the broader field of inter-
national good will and the mappin.
out of n course Of future cooperation
and friendship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17
MILITARY IN CAPITAL

oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 10
Statewide martial law took a definite
form, tonight when Oklahoma City,
leading the way for the remainder of
the state, passed under the virtually
complete control of the military.
General orders embodying the es-
sential regulations under which the
state capital will live during the sus-.
nens;on of civil authority, were is
sued by Lieut.. Col. w. S. Key in
command of local troops.
Streets and highways of Oklahoma
county in which Oklahoma City is To-
Gated, must be cleared between mid
night and 5 \. M, according to or
doris. Persons whose employment
makes it necessary for them to be
abroad during the interval between
these hours must obtain passes.
CARRYING of firearms Is forbidden I'M
less By virtue of permission by the
commanding officer.
Sale of firearms and ammunition is
prohibited.
Public assemblage called for the
purpose of creating opposition to the
enforcement of martial law" are
banned as is also publication of arti-
cles having a tendency Ito incite to
riot or violence OF obstruction of the
military.
orders governing the conduCtance
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17
BEARS IN SADDLE
PAST week DESPITE
OPTIMISTIC News

New York. Sept. Icy A. FL
The principal markets of the past week
presented a somewhat anomalous ap-
pearancc in that, with practically all
the news bearing on them of favor
able nature, thcy developed q reaction
airy tendency. but this was not looked
upon in financial quarters as any
cause for alarm. 1t is an old story for
them-mariets after holding steady or
even advancing in the face of bad
news to suffer temporary setback
whom unsatisfactory situations are fl
nally rghted.
During the past week with the coal
strike settled. with the extent of the
japanese damage known ard discount
ed. aud with the European situation
easier the markets have either lost
ground or failed to gain appreciably.
All Of which points to professional
operations or the boar side.
Most Of the business baromctors.
meanwhile, indicate that domestic bust
ness Is proceeding satisfactorily. Car
loadings continue to break all records,
a factor which points not only to I'M
proved earnings for the railroads but
to large purchasing power and consum-
ing demand on the part of the public.
Commodity prices are holding firm
and labor fully employed. in fact.
there seems to be nothing in sight in
dicating that autumn business will fall
below the normal necessities of the ma
ton and the capacity of the labor sup
ply to produce.
4 further substantial shrnkage in
the volume of untilleG orders on the
books of tho United states steel Cor
poration during August. while predict
potertbe1eSc GirapOOintlDg. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17
Especial to kcnnebcc JournaN

China. Me, Sept. 16.--China Village
post office and three of the principle
business buildings in the center of the
village were entirely destroyed by fire
yesterday morning.
The flames were discovered about
$50 A. NJ. in the garage owned and run
by Roy Coombs. From there they
spread Mt once TO the picture studio of
Winfield Martin nearly adjoining on
the north side. and to the general store
of Victor Stimson close by on the
south side, thence to the post Office. All
these structures were burned to the
ground.
The Masonic brick block caught from
the post Office, burning the outside
wooden roof trimmings and working
toward the inside. 1t was only by the
utmost eAertiuns of volunteer fire
workers that tins building and the bal
Icy Brothers store were saved. The
roofs were covered with blankets and
deluged with Buckets of water pumped
from nearby wells. The Winslow
chemical engine arrived when the fire
Continued on Page 3-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17
FIvME PEOPLE
Chatting over DELAY
STATE GOVT. QUITS

Rome. Sept. 1G.-CBy A. PD-The
government of the Independent state of
Fiume resigned TO-DAY.
The Italian government today re-
ceived from Sgnor Depoli, vice presi-
dent of the assembly of Fiume. letter
complaining Of the delay in settling the
f'iume question. He said the situation
had caused much discomfort. The pop
uace was suffering greatly through
unemployment. and he had repeatedly
called the attention of the Italian gov
eminent to the dangerous effect of de-
lay IN settling the question at issue.
Signor Dcpoli added now that the nc
gotiations had failed he felt that it
would be useless to remain in office.
although when he resigned there would
be no authority in Fiume and by the
end of the month the city would be
completely deprived of any means of
subsistence.
Signor Depoli since March. 1922, has
been in charge of the Fiume govern
ment. His letter OF resignation gives
the history of events since that time
He says Fiumc had hoped the Geneva
conference would arrange a settlement
of the situation under which Fumes
desire to be allowed to exist as an
Italian city could be recognized and
ION my part | awaited to he thus re-
lieved from my functions.
Sgnor Dcpoli dlates on the fact
that lack of authority on the part OF
Ms government has Ind serious polit-
iCal consequences. encouraging local
groups to methods of violence, while
the proper administration of justice
was foutcd. Any action on my part,
he SAYS, was completely annullod by
the direct interference of the political
parties with the city officials. and the
situation has become intolcrable.'
The city is lost" says Signor De-
poll in his letter. unless the Italian
government takes its destiny to heart.
E'iume turns to Italy with anxious
hope, because it is she that garrisons
liume with her valiant soldiers
Declaring that I'iume cannot become
the ground for hopeless experiments
but has the right to live. SiGnor De
poll expresses the firm conviction that
his withdrawal will serve the purpose
of putting the situation right before
the whole world. He calls attention
to the fact that the day he leaves Of
flee no authority will remain except
the staff Of royal troops.
Rome, Sept. 16-General Girardino.
third in command of the Italian arm
les, has been appointed military gov
ernor of Fiume. General Giardino is
forner minister of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17
Big Liner Kept
Even Keel During
japanese Quake

Victoria, 3. c.. Sept. ia proNl-
dental hand held the Empress or
Australia on an even Keel when shc
caught in the earthquake and udal
wave which swept Yokohama al
noon on September |, according 10
Rev. Francis G. Gilbert. Boston ms ,
sionary. who was aboard the Vessel
in Yokohama harbor when the dis
turbance came. ,.o
His experience was reialed mere
last night as the Admira oi'eilta ! i,
Liner President Jefferson discharged
earthquake refugees at this port. ..
The jefferson was the mrs. clal'
which carried survivors of the Japan
ESQ disaster to reach the American
continent. There were 15o IN all
renresenting thirteen nations.
Recounting his experiences on the
Empress of Australia in Yokohama
harhor Rev. Mr.. Gilbert said:
eft threw the great vessel 70 feet
ont from the wharf and in dong so
the wire mooring ropes Jerked out
tho heavy moOring pins and pies OIL
the wharf set in cement. Then
harrcs. some of them oil barges which
had been torn loose, 1S or 10 OF tneHl
altogether, damned around the EN-
nress and took fire, all burning at the
Same time. At one time the bow OF
the ship was plunged right through n
burning building. Before the NcSSe'
couid work her way out of this, some
of the oil harges were burned down
70 the waters level. There, WITH
burning oil Is to IS inches deep. the
on,es shot fully 300 feet in the air.
That oil on the water burned for SIX
or seven hours"