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The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03

Senator Hi Johnson returned last week from a
four months trip through Europe. Shortly after
ne stepped on the east edge of the United States
there was an earthquake on the west coast as far
back as San Bernardno, which, according to pol
tical geography, is as far east as he tips up the
U. S. to any disturbing degree
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
OUR COMPLEIE nERT

Teacher: "We borrowed our numer-
ais from the Arabs, our calendar from
the Romans, and our banking from
the Italians. Can any one think Of
any other examples?"
Willie Willis: "Our lawn-mower
from the Smiths, our snow-shovel
from the Jonses, and our baby car
riage from the Bumps"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
POLITE TO THE LAST

Warden (to The murderer in electric
chair): 'sIs there anything you would
like to do or say before / push the
fatal button"
Thoughtful Murderer: Eyes, kind
sir. | would like to get up and give
my seat to lady"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03

# Engineer La Rue thought his minority renort
OF If SOS, It might be- etc., on Colorado river con-
dltions, would muddy the waters on the question
OF ratlfying the pact, he made grevious mistake.
Congressman Hayden, who was brought up from
childhood on irrigation, punctured the visionary
dream completely Hayden pointed out that Salt
River valley was making headway paving off the
water bill at the low cost they got it for and
that, at $40 per acre was the extreme limit for
land under present conditions, as shown by all con-
greSslonal hearings, $225 per acre to put water on
raw desert land is absolutely prohibitive.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
A GOOD MAN

Mistress Ito Mary, about to be mar
ried): "And where did you meet your
young man, Nary"
Mary: "Oh, at uncle's funeral, mum.
He was the life and soul of the party"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
THE MAIN THING

Ethel 80 Stella is society re-
porter. | never knew she had nose
for news"
Clara: "She hasn't. But she always
had wonderful ear for scandal"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
ALMOST PERSUADED

Lawyer: "Now that we have won,
will you tell me confidently if you
stole the money!"
Client: "Well, after hearing you talk
in court yesterday, ! am beginning to
think | didn'tp'
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
GONE HIS LIMIT

Prisoner, have you anything to
offer in your own behalf ?"
mo, your Honor, I've turned every
cent / own over to my lawyer and a
couple of jurymen."
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
A RIISINEss "RLINDo

Office Boy: '"The boss can't see any
one today"
Caller: "Oh, we'll, tell him ! hope
his blindness is only temporary"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
NO NECESSITY

Flubb: He has never been known
to crack smile with tradesman.'
Dubb: "Pays cash for everything
he buys, huh"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
RIFFl

Papa, what was the stone age 7"
"That was the glorious period, my
son, when man axed a woman to
marry him."
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
TAKING a CHANCE

Miranda after the stolen kiss: "Was
dat an insult or a compliment" z"
Misto Johnsing: dat wasn't needer,
honey. Dat was a conjecture"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03

A man down at Tucson has just discovered
about that Volstead affair 1t cost him SO on
July 18th and he had lived in the good old u S. "A.
for forty years, being patriotic each year.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03

1t is wonderful in this free country how long
some tails can wag the dog. It is a poor pup that
don't eventually get fed up at the head end-and
decide to circulate his own rudder.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
TALKS, TICKLES AND
TANTRUMS
POoR FISH
J = : : = 4s4%4@%s : : = = :

Consider the fish If he didn't
open his mouth he wouldn't get
caught.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03

The earthquakes in Los Angeles didn't injure
the climate, consequently the local newspapers
felt they were entirely too unusual to need
mention. The shock at San Belnardino, of course.
was far enough away to make fairly good news
item.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
PROOF POSITIVE

as your wife a good cook =
"You bet! She's the best little cam
opener in America!"
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-03
ADYICE

Rastus: "An' who is you?"
Sambo: "Nevah min who All is.
Bettah be thinkin' bout who you
wasw
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
lanes G.. Woodward
Reported Very Ill at
Atlanta Sanitarlum

James G. Woodward, former
mayor Of Atlanta and one Of the
best known figures in city politics
for many years, is in a critical con
dition at a local sanitarium, accord
ing to reports from the attending
physicians Wednesday.
Mr.. Woodward, who has been a
patient at the hospital for several
days, spent very uncomfortable
night Tuesday and his condition
Wednesday morning was such as to
cause his relatives and friends much
concern.
Mr.. Woo dWard has been four times
mayor of Atlanta and his political
career has been one of the most
spectacular in the history of the mu-
nicipality. His latest political ven
ture was in 1922, when, after a
heated campaign, he was defeated in
a second primary by Mayor Walter
A Sims.
Physicians in attendance at his
bedside stated Wednesday that his
chances for recovery were slight.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Cordele Man Dies
In Auto Accident;
Companion Is Hurt

CORDELE, Ca, Aug. 7.--Mr. J. @.
Spires, aged %, is dead, and Romeo
McHugh, aged IS, is in a local hos
pital dangerously injured as the re-
suit of an automobile accident be-
tween Cordele and Vienna on the
national highway late last night.
The men were headed for Hawkins
vile with Spires driving when the
cut down Ford in which they were
riding ran into a sand bed, the driver
losing control. IT. was said by the
occupants of another car just in the
rear Of the wreck that the Ford
turned over several times.
Mr.. Spires was dead when taken
from beneath the wreckage. ME-
McHugh jumped when he saw that
Spires had lost control of the car.
He was suffering from several ugly
cuts and bruises and dangerous
internal injury in the lower chest.
Both young men were morn and
reared here and held positions with
local oili concerns.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Tom Bradshaw Halts
Escape Of Prisoners
From Greenville Jail

GREENVILLE, Ga, Aug. g.
Four prisoners escaped from the
Meriwether county Jail here Sunday
night after a hole had been made
in the brick wall. There might
have been a general delivery had it
not been for the quick action of
Tom Bradshaw, in. Jail in connec-
ton with wreck on the A b. &
A. railroad during strike disturb
ances. He went out through the
hole md made his way to the sheriff
and thus prevented the escape Of 10
more prisoners.
H. c. Harper, accused of; forgery,
was one of the four to escape. The
other three were negroes accused OF
postoffice robberies.
Two of the men were recaptured
in a short time, and the sheriff has
posses hunting for the other two.
1t is said that one of the eTcares
CLAIMED to make his getaway with a
bag of buried money.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Punctured COB Times,
Tire Leaks No Air

Mr.. B. d. Harrison, of Hammond,
Ind announces new puncture-
proof inner tube. Actual tests dis
close that on puncturing the tube
with SOB nails there is absolutely no
loss of air. This puncture-proof
tube costs no more than the or
binary tube-increases your mileage
from 5000 to 10000 miles without
removing tube from the tire. Mr..
B. D. Harrison, IA Indiana ST.,
Hammond. Ind, wants every auto
owner to benefit by his wonderful
invention and makes an unusual
offer to anyone who wishes to act
as his agent in this territory. Write
him at once advertisements
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Faithful Unto End,
Pet of White House
Bids Master Good-by

WASHINGTON, Aug. Shy
the Associated Press. )-Laddie
Boy said his last good-by to his
master in the east room Of the
White House this morning. Mrs.
Harding, who loved Laddfe Boy
no less than her husband did, told
an attendant to take him in the
east room for a moment because
he seemed to want to go.
Alertly, he shifted the heavy
air, laden with the fragrance Of
funeral blossoms, walked solemn
ly around the bier and poked his
nose in TIE flowers, as if looking
for the master he knew was there
but couldn't see, and then turned
brown eyes on the White House
attaches with an inquiring look
which was too much for them to
endure without their own eyes
turning misty.
Laddie Boy knew his master
was back in the White House, but
he seemed. to sense that for some
reason he couldn't find him, and
like a good dog he concluded there
was nothing to do but go back to
his favorite spot and wait, faith
full to the end.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Formal Call Is Made
At Coolidge's Hotel
By Woodrow Wilson

WASHINGTON, Aug. "A call
ing card bearing the name of Wood
row Wilson has been added to the
hundreds left at the hotel suite
where President Coolidge is making
his headquarters.
Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, the
former president motored to the
hotel late yesterday and left the
card with the doorman. 1t was in
closed in an envelope and marked
for the president"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
; Cents Gasoline Tax
Favorably Reported by
Senate Committee

The senate committee on public
highways voted overwhelmingly
Wednesday afternoon to submit
favorable report on the house bill
by Representative Mann, of Glynn
county, imposing tax Of three cents
per gallon on gasoline. rhe measure
will get its second reading in the
senate on Thursday and will be
placed on its passage Friday.
The house had passed the bill by
vote o. abotu TWO to one.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Woman Only Person
Authorized to Sign
New President S Name

i WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Presi-
dent Coolidge has signed paper
authorizing Mrs. Villa P. Pugh, a clerk
in the general land offica, to sign
his name to land grants. She is
the only person in the service of
the country with authority to sign
the presidents name to official doc
unentS.
Mrs. Pugh is the widow of a for
mer member Of law board Of the land
office She was appointed by Mr..
Harding after her husbands death.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Return of the Waltz
And American Tango
Predicted by Master

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-Return of
the old-fashioned waltz and creation
of an American tango which will
have as it foundation the best steps
Of other tangoes was predicted to-
day by .dward - Hurst, of Atlanta,
Ca, at the opening e the conven-
ton of the international Associa-
ton of Dancing Masters.
These dances, the speaker said.
would end inamodest dancing and
slapstick music.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
CantriII Still Leading
In Kentucky Primary

LOUISVIL4LE,- KY. Aug. Z
Mountain counties today still were
slow in reporting results of Satur-
days Democratic gubernatorial
primary, J. Campbell Cantrill, how
ever, continued to maintain his lead
sover AL Ben w. Barley. Managers
for Mr.. CaptreH say his majority
will be approximately $4,000.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Destruction Of Hulls
OF Two New Warships
Ordered Under Treaty

NEW YORK, Aug. 7.-Scrapping
of the hulls of the battleships Indi-
ana and South Dakota, left incem
plete on the ways at the Brooklyn
navy yard when the naval limita-
ton treaty was signed. was ordered
Monday by the navy department.
The indiana. and South Dakota to-
gether were to have cost $70,000,000
and would have been the largest
haftIeShinS in the world
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
Oklahoma City to Name
School for w. G. Harding

OKLAHOMA, CITY, Okla, Aug.
7.-Oklahoma City's new First wa d
Junior High school will be named
in memory of the late President
Harding, lit was decided last night
at meeting of the board Of edu-
cation.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09
The Weather

Virginia: Partly cloudy Thursday,
probably scattered thunder showers.
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis
sippi, Tennessee and kentucky
Mostly fair Thursday, except prcb-
ability OF scattered thunder show
ers; no change in temperature.
Louisiana: Thursday partly
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09

Observation-Disclosures Coolidge
praises knights of Columbus as pa
trfotic order devoted to American
principles and ideals, in message
read at convention here.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09

LoNDON.-university of Georgia
is denied permission to search fol
remains of its founder, Genera
James E. Oglethorpe, who is buried
at Grammar, Essex, the Daily Mail
says.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09

PEORIA, Ill.-Four men bind,
gag and knock unconscious express
messenger on Big -Four train and
rob safe of five sealed packages
and railroad remittances destined
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-09

NIAGARA FALLS.-Four per-
sons are killed when a New York
Central train strikes auto in which
they were riding, which became
stalled on crossing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
RAIDIHG OF CROPS GROWS
SERIOUS AMONG GERMANS


Bertha, sept. li.-Fhs raiaihs Of
acids where pelatees and ether crops
are growing ~ people from ths cities
ana teNRs . various parts OF Ger
many has assumed alarming proper
lions aRd the government has decided
10 take strenuous measures, Minister
OF the Intsri0F seilmshn has ordered
the appointment Of special mounted
police fer the country districts where
raiders In hands are reported 10 be
intimidaling the peasants eNerrFunE
ming the helds. digging potatoes, steal
ing fruits and vegetables and earrYs
ing on wheat. eats and other sFains
Herr fsclimana has appealed 20 the
peasants 10 market their produce as
quickly as possible and thus set u out
OF the raiders way and Al the same
time help relieve the food shortage
In the towns and cities
Near nerlin, the police guarding
the municipal farm and netEhhoring
estate rsserted 10 the use Of firearms
against the food raiders, One woman
Was mertally wounded, Several hun,
dred persons were arrested, The 20.
lice claim the mobs attacked them,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE


Washington. Sept. it.-improved
means OF cooperation between miners
and operators In meeting their mutual
responsibilities 20 the public was the
keynote OF recommendations In n re-
port submitted by the coal commits
sion TO President cos'idse on the ma
tionai coal industry.
Summing UP Its study OF the indus
try in the report published today the
commission declared that until all
measures for holding both sides to
their responsibilities have been ex-
haustcd II would be extremely un-
wise for the public to embark on
coercive measures OF regulation OF Ia
Dor relations"
The commission made 81 specific
recommendation as basis for ad-
iustments In the industry by which IL
held such operation possible as would
insure the dependable fuel supply TO
the public adequate wages to the min
ers and a reasonable return to the
GENERATORS. Outstanding among these
was the recommendation for compul-
sorry investigation whenever failure TO
agree on the renewal OF a wage con-
tract appeared imminent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
Coal Prices in This
State to Be PrObed

Bridgeport, Sept. 14.-An inquiry
into coal prices throughout the state
will be started soon by the Connecti-
cut Chamber Of Commerce at the re-
quest of Gov. Charles A. Templeton,
/. was revealed by President Stanley
II. Billiard here last night. Billiard
declared that directors at a meeting
in Hartford yesterday voted to COM
ply with the governors suggestion
that the chambers emergency coal
committee investigate prices charged
the consumer for coal and try to find
the responsibility for any excessive
price.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
League Has Nothing to Do
With Talk About Big Loan

I Geneva, Sept. 14.-Discusslns pup
llshed reports that American BANK
ers might subscribe part OF possible
billion dollar loan to Germany, which
would be arranged by the league OF
nations, financial authorities OF the
league said today that the league
could only take up the financial re-
construction of Germany If asked 10
do so by the interested nations, es-
pecially Germany.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
TRUST rs TERMINATED

Bridgeport. Sept. 14.-Upon the ap-
plication of the widow of Col. c. w
Hendrie and her daughter, Marion f.
trust estate created for their benefit
some 10 years ago and shortly before
Coy. Hendrie's death, was terminated
today and by order of Judge Frank
D. Haines, passes to the possession OF
the applicants without restriction.
The trust fund was in excess of $780,
600 when created. Col. Hendrie was
formerly commander of the Fourth
regiment, Connecticut National Guard.
He was a resident of Stamford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
REAL HUMoRIsT

Chicago, Sept. 14.-William J.
Cramer, sentenced to death last
March for the murder of Joseph
I.anus, an automobile dealer, who
was shot and killed in holdup, has
won first prize in a picture title hu-
NOR contest conducted by the Chicago
Journal, 1t was announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
JAPANESE RELIEF FUND

Donations continue to pour into the
treasury for the Japanese Relief fund
The total to date amounts to S2935.S1
The list of new contributors Is as fol-
lows: Maurice Stanley $40, j. S
North SIS, Mrs. Charles Glover So
Christian Bodiner $40, Herbert N
Able SIS, Agnes Vance IS, Robert M
Parsons $40, j. N. Pease IS, Emma
w, Bacon $40, Corinne Bacon IS, f.
w. Pelton SIS, Alfred Talbot 81, A. d.
\yoltcrs 81
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
Govt. Wants to Re.Arrest
Pothiar ON Murder Count

Washington, Sept. 14.-The govern
ment asked the supreme court today
to reverse the decision of the f,rst
circuit court of appeals directing the
release of Roland r. Pothier, VINO mas
been held in connection with the
death of Major Alexander P. Cronk-
hte at Camp Lewis, Washington, IN
1918
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
PRINCESS is MISSING

San Francisco, Sept. 4. - Tanya
Gortoff, II years old, said to be
Russian princess, has been missing
since September 4, and she is the OBJ
iect of a coastwse search, the police
announced today. Princess Tanya
came here from Seattle after voyage
from VIadivostok.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
NEW BOYS CLUB SUPT.
Dwight Skinner is Elected BY Direc-
tors-WilI Begin His New Duties
October 1.

Dwight Skinner has been selected
by the directors of the Boys club to
be superintendent of the club, sue
the first scout executive in this city,
resigning several years ago to enter
the service. Since his return to civil
ian life he has been employed at the
Stanley Works. He is leader of the
Center church scout troop. Mr.. Skin
ner will take up his duties October 1.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
pRAJRIE OIL AND GAS.

Independence, Kas., Sept IA
dividend of two dollars per share has
been declared on the stock of the
Prairie Oil and Gas Co. payable
October 81, 1928. to stock of record,
September 90, 1928.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
State Cops Arrest Auto
Driver With Booze Car

Meriden, Sept. IA motor truck
carrying 500 gallons OF alcohol was
intercepted by three state policemen
on Cook avenue in this city early THIS
morning and the driver, Peter Lam
has. of 179 Prince street, New YORK,
was arrested on charge OF illegally
transporting liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
coRBErr REAPPoINTED

Hartford, Sept. 14.-Frederick j.
Corbett of this city was today reap
rointed United States commissioner
for a term of four years by Judge Ed
win s. Thomas OF the United states
court for this district.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
TO BUILD NEW FACTORY

A building permit was issued today
to Landers, F'rary & Clark for a new
factory to be erected on Stanley street
adjacent to the present factory, to be
used as a trade shop. The building
will cost s2s,500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
DOCKS AT BOSTON

Boston, Sept. n. The steamer
Bremen of the North German Lloyd
line, arrived from Bremerhaven today
on her way to New York and landed
53S third class passengers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
willard ON Hand.

mon, Jess Willard arrived In town
today with ringside ticket 10 sec
I'lrpo and Dempsey try to knock
each other out.
"Firpo." said willard. lis a big
and awkward man. and slow too. but
he can hit like -. My. he Is a
strong fellow and think the fight Ia
toss up"
Many Police ON Duty.
"Onc-cyc" Connolly and other
famed gate crashers will be mp
against It when they try to edge into
the fight.
Several hundred patrolmen will see
there Is no disturbance and that no
one without ticket passes the cor
don they establish at 4 o'clock two
blocks outside the grounds.
Chief Inspector Lahey will be In
charge of 500 bluecoats aided by
three captains, ten lieutenants. Sc
sergeants mounted squad of 40 meh
and numerous plain clothes men.
Women Stand in Line.
A dozen women were among the
400 who were up at daylight stand
ing in line at the Polo Grounds for
the first chance at the cheapest seats
to see the fight.
AS the morning wore on the long
line heightened with great influx of
small boys who intended to hold
choice places until late In the day and
then sell them to late corners for
what they could get.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14

TODAY's TREASURY REPORT.
L. s. Treasury-Balance $232,5so,416
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
WILLARD thinks
IT IS A TOSS UP



wear an American mas around his belt
during the fight and the champion
agreed. The chairman also requested
that Jack don pair of black tights
hut the champion asked that he he
permitted "a wear . pair Of cid white
ones that he has used In his previous
little bouts and SIR, Muldoen aer
auieseed,
rirna Mont shave
Mr.. Mnldeen's added suggestion
that both boxers be swell shayed"
when they climbed through the repes
was agreed 10 by Dempsey who US
ually comes into the ring with thick
siuhhie an his face, He Was wearing
light beard today, Firpe arrived
sporting a young pine forest, argued
the point with the chairman and vas
permitted 10 so, unshaved,
Examining physicians were frank
in saying after testing both lighters
that they regarded Dempsey as a
"super.athlete," Ia the Argentine al
though they admitted the margin WAS
small. Their opinion was not eem'
munieated 10 Firpo,
Oyere0ats Needed.
At II o'clock this morning when
the temperature WAS bh. the Official
foreeaster predicted the mercury
would drop to.ts by the time the
he'll was 10 ring and that the stands
would he further chilled by mod.
crate northerly breeze.
"Torcoats will be very comfort
able" he commented.