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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
WEST WOODSTOCK

Irving Perrin is getting out tele- phone poles from his wood lot.
 Owing to the stormy weather no services were held Sunday at our church.
 Smith brothers have sold the tract of woodland Fnown az the Catfrey lot, to Mir. Ingalis of DanielSon.
 Mr and Mrs. Eugene Lyon and son Wallace of Taunton. Mass, were Sun day guests of Mir. and Mrs. George Lyes.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Perrin and FL mer Davis motored to Providence Monday. dining with Mr. and Mrs. AL bert Davis.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

Bloore preached on "The Value of the Bible
 Rolfe N. Lyon and Alec s. Bloore recently the local representatives of the Grand Union Tea Co.,, recently made business trip to Willimantic. New London, Middletown and Hart ford. Later Mr Lyon took a trip to Snringfeld. Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

James. it's so simple once you know. Put FAIRYFOOT Bunion plasters on your bunions and the excruiatiug pain vanishes almost instantly. Sold by Burt's Drug Store.-Adv.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
JURY CHARGES BANKER WITH
 CRANDLARCENY

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-P. B. Truax, vice president of the Seattle National Bank, was yesterday the subject of an indictment brought by the Grand Jury, charging him with grand larceny The jury expressed regret at being unable to bring in indictments for the alleged reckless mismanagement of the defunct Seandinavian-Americ Bank, on account of the statute of linn itations. But the bank was named in connection with the indictment of Truax, which alleges that "by the de- vice of a bunco game" the Scandin- avian-American Bank in collision with TruaX, obtained from Frank Warehouse & Company on August 24, 1921. two checks totalling $1S,474 for which they promised to deliver automobile contracts held by them as collateral. The indictment charges that they failed to deliver the con- tracts after they had cashed the checks
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
BELGIANS OBJECT
 TO AMERICAN PLAN

PARIS, Jan. 12.-Reports of con- templated action in the United States looking to the reconstruction of Europe have been received with much adverse criticism by the Bel gian newspapers. The Nation Beige says it would be Belgium and France who would bear the burden as they would have to abandon their liens on Germany. The Vingtieme Steele con siders the plan as feeler and ex- presses astonishment that America should show confidence in Germany's intentions to pay separations. Le Soir regards the plan as evidence that America is not concerned in the European chaos.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
BUSINESS GAINS GROUND
 SAYS COMMERCE HEAD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-American business has just gone through "one of the most crucial periods in the his tory of the nations foreign trade' and has gained some ground against the inroads of a recovering European competition" Dr. Julius Klein, direc tor of the bureau of foreign and do mestic commerce, declared in the an nual report of the bureau. The American exporter, he said, has firm ly grasped the opportunities present ed and is entrenched in the world markets in a better fashion than ever before. Dr. Klein's remarks concern ing the broadening scope of this coun- try's foreign trade were based on a gradually increasing volume of ex- ports together with a remarkable nationwide interest" in foreign trade as reflected by 400 per cent increase in the number of inquiries received by the Department of Commerce for information on world markets in all lines.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
THINKS DOCTOR FIRED SHOTS TO
 CLAIM ATTACK

BASTROP, La, Jan. 12.-Robert l.. Dade, mayor of Mer Rouge, was on the witness stand yesterday in con- nection with the investigation of the Warehouse Parish kidnapping. Dade testified that he had been member of the Klan. but that he had not ap- proved of the methods followed by it which, he said, had made enemies of friends and put the Parish town in "a critical condition" He declared that it is the general opinion of the people of Mer Rouge that Dr. McKoin, against whom an attack is alleged to have been made, had never been shot at but that he fired the shots himself. since the appearance of the car indi- cated that buckshot had been fired at it when there was no one at the wheel
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
FUNDS SEEM ASSURED FOR NEW CABLE
AIM
 REVAMP LAWS
 OF COUNTRY

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The or garization of the American Law in- stitute, having for it's object the re- vamping of state and national laws for the removal of defects and incon- sistencies was effected here yester- day. Announcement of the orglni- zation and it's purposes was accom- panied by the statement that lead ing lawyers and judges of the na- tion, including the members Of the United States Supreme Court, would be invited to attend a conference to 23rd, to consider plans for a general improvement in the laws.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
VAST STOCK OF LIQU0RLANDED
 BY RUM FLEET

HIGHLANDS, N. C., Jan. 12. - Wholesale smuggling of liquor from a rum fleet" standing off the Atlantic coast, as reported in press dispatches of yesterday are continuing today. A fleet of ships is still anchored off Am brese Channel Light, while small boats are racing back and forth be tween the ships and the shore. Al though observers have estimated that several thousand cases of liquor were landed last night and forwarded by trucks to New York, Philadelphia Washington and other cities it is evi dent that the fleet has still a vast stock of liquor to land.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
PRESIDENT PLANS
 EARLY NAMING OF
 FALLS SUCCESSOR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-That the choice of a successor to Secretary Fall will be made by President Hard ing well in advance of MT, Falls retirement on March fourth, was learned at the White House yester- day. Among those under considera- tion for the post are said to be Postmaster General Work, John Hays Hammond, Congressman Mondell, of Wyoming, and former Governor Campbell, of Arizona. The President is said to have decided that he must have at the head of the Department of the Interior a man who knows the West and is in sympathy with it's development projects.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
KHAN LEADER ASKS
 FARLEY WITH ATTORNEY

BASTROP, Jan. 12.-Capt. Skip worth, Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, today requested that he be given an opportunity to hold a conference with Attorney General Coco, in connection with the atroci- ties alleged to have been committed by the hooded band that has operz lated in the vicinity of Mer Rouge and Moorehouse Parish, Capt. Skip worth declares that he will go into full details as to the operations of the kian at Moorehouse Parish since it's organization. At the same time he will try to establish the fact that the hooded band responsible for the kidnappings and murders of which the Klan is accused were not enacted under the supervision of the Klan.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
Committee Agrees 70 Double Amount
 M Wdr Budget

SEATTLE, Jan. 12-That there is every prospect that an appropriation will be made for the reconstruction of the Seattle-Alaska cable through recommendation of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, was the announcement made yester- day in a wire received by the Cham Der of Commerce from it's represen- tative at Washington. Including the appropriation provided for in the War Department appropriation bill, which will be reported out within ten days, the subcommittee had yes terday virtually agreed to recom- mend $600000. Later advices re- ceived yesterday were to the effect that the subcommittee had increased it's proposed recommendation to $780, 000 The subcommittee will further recommend that the War Department be authorized to contract for a total expenditure of million and half for the re-laying of the cable. It is stated here that $6O0,000 would as sure the immediate re-laying of the cable to Sitka, while the remaining $900,O00 would complete the whole project.
 The Army bill carries an appro- priation of $750,OOO for replacing the cable. .@
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
FILIPINOS PLEDGE
 SUPPORT TO WOOD

MANILA, Jan. 12.-President Que zon, of the Philippine Senate, and Speaker Roxas, of the House, have called on Governor General Wood and pledged him their cooperation in his program of legislation The Philippine leaders issued state ment to the effect that they had vis- ited the Governor General "to pay their respects and express gratifi- cation at his self-sacrifice in his decision to remain as Governor Gen eral of the Philippines and to re- iterate their intention to cooperate with him in his program as ex- pressed in his message to the Leg islature."
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
WORK AS USUAL

ESSEN, Jan. 12.-The forty thou sand employees of the great Krupp plant are at work as usual today, and the percentage of strikers in other factories is stated to be small. All factories in the occupied region, however, will be closed on Monday from eleven to eleven-fifteen o'clock, as a protest against the French oc, cupation,
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
DOUCHBOY'S WIVES
 BARRED FROM ENTRY?

. COBLENZ, Jan. 12.-What may be the fate of some two hundred German girls who have been married to Ameri- can soldiers more or less secretly and without sanction of the Army, is the question agitating their respective husbands since the arrival of the order for the withdrawal of American troops. Fears are generally enter tained that the women may be barred from entry to America by the immi- grafton law.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
CHILE INVITES TO
 PAN- AMERICAN FARLEY

SANTIAGO, Jan. 12.-The Chilean government has sent invitations to all the American nations to participate in the Pan-American conference to be held at Santiago beginning March 20 next. The Brazilian government au- thorized the statement that there was no reason of any kind to prevent Bra zil's attendance at the Santiago con- ference. The declaration was the re- suit of rumors from Washington that possibly Brazil would not be repre- sented at the meeting.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
EX-OFFIC!AL URGES
 PROTECTIVE MEASURES
 AGAINST WILDCATTERS

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-Captain J. r. Pratt. a retired officer of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, who began surveying the waters of Alaska 95 years ago, spoke yesterday before a meeting of the Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Capt. Pratt urged that measures be taken to protect Alaska from the horde of wildcat promoters who, he said, would begin their explorations of the Territory just as soon as a well financed oil concern brings oil from Alaska wells"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
TREASURY MEN
 ARE NAMED BY
 PRES. HARDING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-President Harding today cleared his slate of several important appointments that have been pending in the Treasury Department, in the nomination of Comptroller of the Currency Criss- finger to be Governor of the Federal Reserve Board. James G. McNarry, Comptroller of the Currency to sue ceed Crissinger; and Milo D. Camp bell, of Michigan, will be the "dirt farmer member of the Federal Re serve Board.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
SECOND SILVER BILL
 OFFERED BY SHOOT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Another bill designed to aid the silver mining industry of the country but devised primarily to meet the demands of the people of the West for the silver dollar in the place of paper cur reney, was introduced by Senator Shoot, of Utah, today The bill pro- vides that the expressage on ship ments of silver dollars from hints to banks be paid by the Government instead of the Federal Reserve Bank.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
FORMER JUSTICE JOINS
 LEAGUE ADVOCATES

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-John H. Clarke, who last September resigned his post as justice of the United States Supreme Court, will head a national organization which will seek to bring this country into the League of Nations. The program for the organization was submitted at a meeting with other groups and so- cieties in New York on January 10.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
JURY VISITS SCENE

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-The jury in the Skarin murder case today visited the home of Hochbrunn, the mur- dered real estate dealer, in charge of two court bailiffs. The attorneys in the case were not permitted to accompany the jurors. The testi- mony in the case as given today was listened to eagerly by the greatest crowd that has so far gathered, several hundred making vain at tempts to find places in the court room.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
CLARA SKARIN STICKS TO TALE
 OF CRUELTIES

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-Clara Skarin, charged with the murder of Ferdi- hand Hochbrunn, was on the witness stand yesterday to testify in her own defense. The accused woman re- lated in detail the story of extreme cruelties which she declares she suffered at Hochbrunn's hands. Under cross examination she held to her former assertions in which she declared Edward Von Tobel, the pi- oneer attorney, to have been an accessory after the killing of Hoch- brunn which, she maintains, was done in self defense.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
VIOLATES TREATY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.--Ambassa- dor Wiedfelt, of Germany, called at the State Department yesterday for mally to protest for his Government against the occupation of the Ruhr dis trict by French troops. The German representative declared that the ac- tion of France was in contradiction of the Versailles Treaty and contrary to international law.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
LEAGUE PACT MADE "SCRAP OF PAPER"
 BY RECENT MOVE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-The re. cent agreement between the major and minor baseball leagues, restrict ing the drafting of players, was char acterized by w. H. Mccarthy, presi dent of the Pacific Coast League, as "a scrap of paper" in commenting yesterday on the recent pact among the major leagues. The latter, said Mccarthy, in extending the draft be- yond the scope of the former agree ment has virtually nullified it.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
DEMANDS REPORT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-FolloWlng newspaper accounts Of the landlng oi extensive stores of contraband liquor on the New Jersey coast within the past few days, prohibition headquar- ters here today issued demand upon the headquarters in New Jersey for an immediate report on the alleged smuggling.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
WATER AGAIN RISING
 IN VALLEY RIVERS

SEATTLE, Jan. 12-With a rise in temperature yesterday flood waters were again menacing traffic in the district between Seattle and Tacoma. The valley rivers are swollen and overflowing in many places, the railroads and automobile highways and their bridges being threatened by the torrents.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
MOSQUITO RUNNERS
 NABBED BY GUARD

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The swarm of small rum-runnng craft which have been operating along the coast suffered it's first casualty yesterday when the launch Margaret B., laden to the gunwhales with whiskey, was caDtured bv a crew of the Coast Guard. Three other boats were overhauled and seized, and the car goes confiscated.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
MAYOR IDENTIFIES LEADERS

BASTROP, Jan. 12. - Testifying again today before the Kidnapping in vestigation. Mayor Dade, of Mer Rouge, identified Dr. Mckoin, Capt. Skipworth, Kelly Harp and E. D. Ivey as members of the Klan band which held up and disarmed Daniels and other citizens of Mer Rouge near Gallon, several months prior to the kidnapping of Richard s. Daniels.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
PROTEST IGNORED

LONDON, Jan. 12.-That the Brit ish Government will give no recog milton to the protest against the French occupation of the Ruhr, as presented yesterday by the German Ambassador, was the information given out at Downing Street today. The German objection to the French any way affect the policy or action of Great Britain in the matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
MANY MEN DIE IN
 MINE EXPLOSION

BERLIN, Jan. 12-As the result of an explosion which occurred yes tereday in a coal mine in linden burg, Upper Silesia, forty five miners are believed to be dead. The men were trapped in the mine and eff forts to reach them have so far been futile.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
GERMANY PROTESTS

LONDON, Jan. 12. - The German Ambassador yesterday presented to the Foreign Office the formal protest of Germany against the French occu- patton of the Ruhr district. The pro- test declared the action on the part of France a violation of the Treaty of Versailles.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
EVIDENCE ON HAND
 AGAINST CONGRESSMAN TURNED OVER TODAY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Repre- sentative Upshaw, who last week ac- cused certain members of Congress and Government officials with vi olations of the prohibition law, stated yesterday that evidence in his pos session in support of the charges would be turned over to Prohibition Director Haynes today
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
SUSTAIN POiNCARE

PARIS, Jan. PA vote of conf dence in the Poincare Government was passed yesterday by the House of Deputies, the vote being ATS in favor and 86 against the Premier.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
POSTMASTER CHARGED
 WITH ENTERTAINMENT

EDMONTON, Jan. 12. - Charged with having embedded post office funds to the amount of $5O,OOO in 1919, Postmaster George s. Arm strong was arrested yesterday. Arm strong stoutly maintains his inno- cence.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
CROWDER SLATED
 AS AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-A Senate resolution making possible the ap- pointment of Major-General Crowder to the post of Ambassador to Cuba, was approved by the House yester- day.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
STRIKE IN PROTEST

BERLIN, Jan. 12. - A national strike of all workers, including Gov ernment employees, to last for one hour, has been called for Monday, as a protest against the French oc- cupation of Ruhr.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
MINISTER TO SWEDEN
 HANDS RESIGNATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Dr Nell son Morrys, of Chicago, American Minister to Sweden, has proffered his resignation to the Department of State. Dr. Morrys gives as his req son for retirement the necessity of re- suming the direction of his private in- terests.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
GERMAN LAWS 5 n ' IA .R v \DAAA AAvAA AA AA AvvO Ss
 
 TO CONTINUE, 5 5 - w A - "A S2N -s
  t- SAYS GENERAL

ESSEN, Jan. 12.-A state of siege throughout the occupied territory was declared today by General De Goutte, commanding the French forces. The Generals orders stipu- lated that the German laws in the territory should remain in force.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-12
CLAIMS KHAN DEFEATED HER

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Alice Rob- ertson, congresswoman, speaking here said that the Ku Klux Klan and the women defeated her in the last election.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-01

the receivership and the re-opening
OF this institution. This is a remark
able showing and it is only q question
OF few days when all Of them. prac-
italy will have done the same thing.
Outside of racial fidelity and the posi-.
tive fact that this is the best thing TO
do to conserve their savings It SHOWS
that the influence of the leaders and
the patriotic white citizens has been
y most impressive effect.
1t has brought out too that we'll
spring of sympathy existent in the hu
man breast and has brought into the
lime-light the friendly spirit of tho
better class of white people Political
and racial antipathies hive had M
-cct in This remarkable demonstration
The Chief Executive of the State was
forward in expressing his concern for
the welfare of the depositors and by
his action and words wanted some plan
formulated that would best conserve
the interests of the thrifty colorat
people in our midst.
The Mayor did not hesitate in as
Stunning similar attitude and the bus.
mess interests under the leadership
OF that redoubteble Virginian. Col
G. r. Kelley have also rallied in the
effort to rejuyenate the Institution. We
hope to be abYe to announce in our
next issue the result Of this great
struggle, We rest the case with God.
the good white and colored people o.,
Virginia and the depOsitors. who al,
all-powerful just now in this matter
Let every hesitating patron sign now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-01
HAMPTON HONORS ATHLETES
FORM VARSITY CLUB"
(Preston News Service)

Hampton, Va. Nov 26-After the
Howard-H Hampton game former hon
or athletes of Hampton, representins
all branches of sport. met in the school
museum and formed the Hampton IL,
stitute Varsity Club" with the follow
ing officers: Paul V. Smith, 1909 CT
Lexington. Ny. president; Gideon F.
Smith 1910, of Hampton Institute vice
president; and Charles III. Williams
1909 of Hampton Institute, secretary
treasurer. Committees were appointed
TO work OUT a constitution and to com
p!ete the work of organization
Some of the former letter men
spoke on the value of having such a
club and on its meaning to former
Hampton athletes. as we'll as to the In
stitute.
DR.. Robert r. Motion. 1890 principal
of Tuskegee Institute, gave the his.
tory OF some Of the early games anu
told of the difficulties of starting atL-
Ietics at Hampton Institute. He shcw
ed the marvellous growth and said thai:
such a spectacle as the Howard Hamp-
ton game was undreamed of a f,w
years ago. He urged the men to orgaI-
ize such club in order to keep aliv.
the "old Hampton spirit" and also to
fonor the name of Hampton which he
said was growing more in public favor
each year as the large attendance at
the Hampton-Lincoln game in Balti
more evidenced.
DR.. James E. Gregg, principal Of
Hampton Institute. also congratulated
the men on the organization of such =
club and pledged them his support.
Many letters we're read from former
athletes living In various sections OF
the country, who had received the idea
with great enthusiasm and pledged
their support to make the club a great
success. The future Of the Hampton
Varsity Clubr is bright and 1t is goirg
70 iii long-felt want among Hamp
tons former letter men,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-01
THRIFTY COUNTRY GIRL EARN
ING WAY THROUGH SCHOOL


Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 2S.-Corn
shucks are helping pay tho way Of
Miss Georgia Sharp II year old
Montgomery County girl through Tus-
kegec Normal and Industrial Ip.ti-
tute.
Miss Sharp has always lived on a re
mote tenant farm which she ana ner
mother worked, doing most of tho pillow
Ing themselves. Miss Sharp learned
from the home demonstration agent OF
the county how to twist corn shucks
and weave them into chair bottors
hand bags and hats.
She attended through the efforts oil
the INSTRUMENTATION agent a she's
course for boys and girls at Tuskege-
Institute. riding for the first time on
4 railway train. Through new twists
and wsayes Of the shucks which she
learned In the short course she f,as
been able to secure number OF order,
fcr her work and in this way add tt
her school fund.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-01
SOUTHERN WHIrEE EDITORS
ADVERTISE SOUTH TO WORLD
preston News Servi,


New Orleans. La, Nov. 29.-At a RI
cent meeting of the Southern News
paper Publishers Association a com
mittee was appointed for the purpose
OF selling the South to the South and
to the rest of the world for that mat
ter. 1t wac claimed in the meeting
that there is q general misunderstood
ing of the beauties of the South as 4
place to live and do business.
Among the many things that the
world lis TO be set right on" are about
The educational advantages and facil
itien Industrial opportunities, living
conditions and full and complete I'm
oerstanding of the Southern Negro
and why he is handled best by south
EN- white mems methods. The cam
paign will start next Spring and han
died by the 247 white daily newspapers
that arc members of the association.