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SAN PEDRO. Cal. Aug. 10
Omitted PresshThe spectacular oil
FIRE on Point Firmin. which for a
time today menaced the city with a
river OF blazing oil from the General
Petroleum company's tank farm. was
rapidly burning itself out tonight. and
plans were under way to e~xtinguish
1t entirely with chemicals.
During the day the fire was thor
oueAly Isolated with a series of dirt
dykes, the flow OF oil which boiled
, 1923-08-19
N0T0RBIKE RIDER HAS
LEG BROKEN IN CRASH
ON THE ALC0VA ROAD

A man by the name of Barkhaug
suffered a broken leg in an accident
with his motorcycle on the Alcova
road last night. The machine skidded
and went over on its side. breaking
the riders leg by the impact. The
injured man was brought to town
and was attended by DR.. NJ. ]. Nolan.
He lives on Elk street between
Second and Third.
, 1923-08-19

The delegation, twenty In
tive offices to ask state protection
against street fighting similar to that
of Wednesday night when 5000 citi-
gems attacked 100 members Of the
Ku Klux Khan.
Four men were wounded serious
and nifty hurt in the fighting which
is supposed to have resulted from the
kinn's participation in the city pr-
mary election OF the day before. Gov
ernor Donahey. although he did not
learn whether his interviewers were
promised the delegation he would take
immediate steps to see that order is
maintained.
The Ku Kux Kan has been active
In Steubenville politics since long be-
fore the primary. but. according to
the delegates who visited the governor
today. anti-klan sentiment did not
reach q peak until tho election.
Several months ago the khan took
the law in it's own hands in Steuben-
willie and raided several immoral
houses and gambling dens.
This was followed in a few days by
the circulation of petitions calling
upon the governor to Investigate the
administration OF Mayor Hawkins.
The complaint against the mayor was
, 1923-08-19
SCORES PERISH TWO
BIG SHIPS ARE LOST

HONG KONG. Aug. 1s%Unitsd
Presa-Soores were drowned. two
large ships n many small craft
sunk. at least four steamers are
ashore and property was heavily
damaged as q result OF a terrific
typhcon which swept the harbor and
city today.
While detailed reports on tho e
tent of the disaster stiIl were lacking
tonight. It was known that the
steamer LoonsanE was lost, probably
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with all her crew. whf1s tho British
submarine 10 also was on the bottom
of tho bay.
Tho typhoon was tho most severe
in the history OF the harbor. All
communications were down.
First reports said that the L.9,
which was anchored here on reserve
duty. had gone down with oil her
crew, but later information Indicated
all the sailors aboard had been saved.
Tho last man, who was elinging to
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tho submarine as she went down. was
rescued by a mate on n nearby war
ship. who diyod overheard with a line
in his teeth.
Part of h crew OF the Loonsang
Attempted to escape on a life aft as
tho vessel f%oundered. but tho raft
capsized out in tho mountainous seas.
Soldiers and police guarded the water
front tonight as tho work OF clearing
away wreckage and repairing damage
was begun.
, 1923-08-19

Macon, Ga.-S.x motorcycle officers
assigned to special duty to handle
flogging cases only, in an effort to
run down a band which has systemat-
ically terrorized the city for several
months. Rewards totallinR $4,000 are
offered for apprehension Of the whip
pers.
Atlanta, Ga-Governor Clifford
Walker declared every effort will be
made to punish parties guilty of par
ticipating in mob action. Ths law
should and must be allowed to take it's
course"
, 1923-08-19
TYPEWRITER
SPEEDED UP

DENVER, Colo. Aug. 1s.-An in
vention that will increase tho speed
of all standard typewriters by one
third Is claimed by Professor Orvtlle
r. Desha, Denver.
The new appliance is ar automatic
recoil bar which Desha says n be
quickly and inexpensively attached to
any machine of standard construc-
ton.
, 1923-08-19
EOS CASES OF HOME brew coNFIscATED IN RAID
HOME OF WYoMMG LIGHT Lager LocATEDHERE

Of 'Red" Wilson. It's South Ash
street.
Seventy-two cases OF the stun was
emptied down the sewer Immediately
and the remainder which formed two
large truckloads was hauled to the
basement OF the court house where II
reposes in h suppressed efferves-
cence until such time as Judge Robt.
, 1923-08-19

wichita Falls. Texas-Appeal was
made to Acting Governor Davidson to
take action to trace the whippers of
Lonnie Davis.
Amarillo. Texas-Sheriff Less Whit
taker and four others arrested in con-
nection with the beating OF Z. T. Nc
Donald. railroad laborer.
Lawton. okla.-Special agents of
Governor ]. C. Walton investigated
the whipping Of Harry Lewis. Presby-
terrain church elder, with prospects
martial law would be declared in a
other measures failed to clear up h
Incident
Tulsa. okla-Nationai guard troops
enforce martial law in leading cities
, 1923-08-19

The largest brewery that has ever
been known to exist in Casper since
mischievoun Young America has been
throwing rocks and caving in the
windows OF the former home of wyo-
ming light lager was found yester-
day afternoon by members of tho
sheriff's force when EOS cases of
homo brew YER found al the home
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r. Rose shall see ft to knock the top
Of a bottle and decide whether the
stun does or o not contain alcohol
in excess OF one half of one per cent
The brewery itself consisted OF six
2o-gallon earthen jars and two kegs
of about 5~o-gallon capacity.
Wilson has been taken into custody
by the county.
, 1923-08-19

present ana there Will be no imme-
diate change In tenants OF this part
Of tho building. Tho leasing OF the
auditorium by the Producers a Re
hners. however, means that II win
no longer be used as a dance palace.
The corporation Will install elaborate
fixtures in offices on this floor.
The Western Realty corporation
and #. M. zimmers handled tho deal
for tho transfer of the property.
, 1923-08-19
DAVID R. THOMASO OF CH|CAGO|S II
NEWOWNER0F CASPERbUlD|NC
All Records for Real Estate Transfers Here Are
Broken by Deal Closed Early Today; Producers
& Re6ners Take Lease on Ground Floor.

What is declared to be the largest real estate deal ever
concluded in Casper was closed at 2 o'clock this morning in
the offices of the Western Realty corporation when title to
the Moose building, located at Wolcott and A streets, was
transferred to David R. Thomas, of Chicago, for a c~onsidera-
ton Of $500. 600. Mr.. Thomas was represented by w E.
, 1923-08-19
OHIO GOVERNOR CALLEDUPONT To
THWART RESUMPnONOF R|OTNG
Resentment Seethes in Steubenvile as Result Of
Of Fight Between Klan and Mob; Fresh
Outbreak Held Possible, Report.

Ohio, Aug. 1s.-Steubenville is a hot-bed
Of smouldering resentment and the slightest advance from
either side is likely to plunge the community into further
riodng, Governor Donahey was told today by a delegation
Of Steubenvile citizens.
, 1923-08-19
ULHMATUM IS ISSUED ON EVE Of
WAGE CONFERENCE RENEWAL. SAID
Government Prepared for Emergency IF Miners
And Operators Fail to Reach Agreement,
Coal Commission Chairman Says.
BY FRASER EDWARDS,
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent d.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-The federal government to-
night was prepared to take any steps necessary to prevent
a shut down of the hard coal mines.
A virtual ultimatum to that effect was announced by
Chairman John Hays Hammond, of the United States coal
commission. following a conference with President Coolidge.
, 1923-08-19
Weather Forecast

wyomins-Partiy cloudy Sunday
probably followed by local thunder
showers Sunday night or Monday;
cooler Monday.
, 1923-08-19

NUMBER, called at the execu-
that he had winked at tho prohibition
and gambling laws.
Tho petitions were circulated at a
time when Governor Donahey had his
hando full investigating several other
city administrations under similar
charges and no action was ever taken
in the steubenviIle Gaze.
Advices from S~teubenvi1le today
said Stanton Pearce. county prosecu.
tor. was gathering evidence from the
major riot and several other demon
strations Of sentiment in and near
~Steubenville and would present It to
tho grand Jury converting September
10.
For the present Governor Donahey's
only action will be to ask the mayor
and sheriff at steubenville to cooper.
ate in maintaining order in the city.
, 1923-08-19

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. 1s.-
UNITED Press.Gwhile a hundred
white-robed Knights OF the Ku Klux
Khan stood in n silent semi-circie In
front OF the home of Robert Watson,
19-year-oid stabbing victim. a rector
Of the invisible empire late today
conducted the funeral services over
the body OF tho dead youth and de-
clared he had died a martyr for the
cause
Detectives believe Watson was
slain by a man with whom no argued
over his membership In tho khan.
Thousands Of curious persons
jammed the yard and street. Police
mingled with the crowd to prevent a
possible disturbance
The rector ended the services with
n prayer for the w~hite-robed knights,
who were standing up SO strongly
for their cause"
Watson staggered into his parents
homo Thursday with blood streaming
from four deep knife wounds in his
neck. He died before he could give
a clue TO the identity OF his slayer.
Police at first worked on tho theory
that he was slain in a quarrel over a
girl, but later evidence led them 10
believe n fight over tho khan was the
cause OF the utsbbinK.
, 1923-08-19
AR ON MOB RUl E AuNCHED IN THREE STATE
Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia Authori-
ties Taking Steps to Stamp Ont Whip
pings and Floggings by Small Bands of
Men; Appeals Are Made

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1S.-CUnited ).-Autho
ties today took the following action in an effort to end whip
pings and floggings by small bands of men in southern states:
Port Arthur, Texas-Texas Rangers investigated the kid
naping and whipping of Clay and Charles Burns. They were
overpowered by a mob of several automobile loads of men.
, 1923-08-19

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New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
DR. REEKS TO SPEAK FOR
 BRANCH LABORATORIES
New Britain Physician Will Appear At Capitol At Hearing Before Ap- propriations Committee.

An appropriation for the establish ment of branch laboratories through out the state vii, be upheld by Dr. T. Eben Reeks of the New Britain General hospital before the judiciary committee of the state legislature, March IS. Dr. Reeks, who is one of the sponsors of the bill, will appear to speak in behalf of the plan.
 In brief the proposal is 10 have branch laboratories in II convenient places throughout the state these la boratories to be such as are already established but to be subsidized by the state. At the present time there is but one state laboratory. at New Ha- ven. It makes it necessary to send all cultures to that laboratory with a subsequent additional expense and loss of time.
 Laboratories now in existence, such as that in New Britain, could take
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
Cardinals Expect to Keep
 Three College Players

St. Louis March 6.--Hal Maxim, California University shortstop and third baseman; Eddie Dyer, from Rice Institute of Houston, and Roscoe Holm. shortstop of Iowa University, have made such good showing at the St. Louis National camp at Bradentown, Fla, that all proba bly, will be retained, according to dis patches received here today.
 Hubert Pruett. sensational south paw. who led the American lea gue in effectiveness last year, has rounded into prime condition at the St. Louis Americans training camp at Mobile, Ala, dispatches declared
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
FOR PURCHASING AGENT.
Governor Templeton Convinced That
 Is New Office State Needs.

Hartford, March 6. - Examination by Governor Templeton on the pur- chases of departments and institu- tions of the state have convinced him, he said yesterday, that the state can save at least s400,oo0 a year by the appointment of purchasing agent with authority to buy supplies for all state activities. The gover- nor pointed out that this was con- servative estimate, and that he was confident that the plan was capable of effecting even greater savings.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
PENALTY FOR SPEEDING
  Cleveland Sets 50 Sblcs As Limit Jail Or Loss oi Cars Proposed

Cleveland, tIarch 6.--Speedtrs found guilty of driving raster than 80 miles an hour Tn Cicv eland besia- ming today will have the alternati se of serving minimum sentences of ten days in the workhouse or forfeiting the right to use their cars for thirty days to six months, Municipal Judge Samuel H. Silbert announced.
 Declaring the merely sending of speeders to jail had not broken up the speed menace and that some new device had to be used, Judgei
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
OLD COUPLE BAR PLUGGING.
Married 75 Years, They Refuse Sug
 gested Pose for Camera.

New York, March 6.--Mr. and Mrs. John c. Demarest of Spring Lake farm, Bergen county, who celebrated their 73d wedding anniversary on Saturday, yesterday recalled memories of the days of their courtship. MT. Demarest is 95 years old and his wife is 91. They live with a daughter. Mrs. Peter Pulls. Mrs. Demarest still does all her own washing, and her husband spends his time in the gar den and doing odd work around the house.
 Demarest was asked to place his arm around his wife. so that pho- tographer could take their picture. Its too much trouble to hug her."
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
TWO DAILY WORKOUTS

Cincinnati, March 6.--Two work outs daily for the remainder of the week was the program laid down for the Cincinnati National league play CTS by Manager Moran, according to word received from the training camp at Orlando, Fla. With every train bringing late arrivals to join the Cincinnati contingent enough players were expected to be on hand by Sat urday to stage practice games.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06

care of the work, according to Dr. Reeks with very little more expense than the present state laboratory and with more convenience.
 The cities mentioned as places for laboratories are as follows: New Britain, Stamford, Danbury, Torring- ton, Norwalk, Willimantic, Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New London.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
TO STICK TO BUTLER

Indianapolis, March 6.--Harlan O. (Pat) Page. athletic director at But Ter university for the past three years, will continue in that capacity, it was announced today following confer- ence between Page and the athletic committee of the Butler trustees. Page, it is understood has been con- sidering overtures from the univer- sity of Wisconsin. the University Of Minnesota and Michigan Agricultural college.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
Iowa Basketball Team
 Loses First Game of Season

Bloomington, Ind, March 6--lowa, leader in the Western Conference basketball race, met it's first defeat of the season here last night at the hands of Indiana, 23 to 21. Until last nights contest, the final game of Iowa's Western Conference schedule, the latter team had to its credit Il straight victories and no defeats.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
WIFE CALLED INSANE.
New Haven Woman Who Threw Burning oil at Hubby Not Responsible

New Haven, March s.--Mrs. Vir- ginia Abanenti of this city, arrested last Thursday afternoon after she had thrown boiling oil over her hus- band was committed to the Connec- ticut State Hospital for the Insane at Middletown at special session of the city court here yesterday.
 According to testimony Mrs. Aban- enti threw oil over her husband and struck him with an iron. He is now in Grace hospital here where his con ton is reported as serious.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
Jess Willard to Train
 At Exeter Springs, Mo.

Exeter Springs, Mo-. March G. Training quarters to be used by Jess Willard, former worlds champion heavyweight boxer, for his coming bout with Floyd Johnson, in New York. May 12, were obtained here to- day. Willard will appear in an ex- hibition match in Kansas City tomor- row night and then come here for strenuous training period, according to telegram received here from Ray Archer, his manager.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
Mallory Sprains Ankle;
 Loses in Mixed Match

Monte Carlo. March 6.-(By the Associated Press) Mrs. Molla Blur stedt Mallory and Wallis Myers were eliminated in the quarter finals of the mixed doubles in the Monte Carlo lawn tennis tournament yesterday. They were defeated by Mrs. Lambert Chambers and Gordon Lowe of Eng land, 6--2, S--6.
 Mrs. Mallory is suffering from a weak ankle, but maintains her inten- tion in playing in the tournament opening at Mentone tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
PHILLIPS RECRUIT MARRuEs

San Francisco, March 6.-John Sands, Salt Lake ball player recently sold to the Philadelphia Nationals for $40,000 struck out on cupid yes terday. He married Miss Leona Cush- ing of Salt Lake City. The couple left for Leesburg, Fla, where Sands will go into training.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
SPEAKER AWAITS FEEDERS

Cleveland, March 6.--Manager Iris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians is awaiting the arrival tomor- row of his fielders so that his pitch CTS will have chance to throw to the batters. According to advices from the spring training camp at Lakeland, Fla, the pitchers are 50 far advanced as a result of prepar- lg at. home and Hot Springs that
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
You Are Cordially Invited to Visit The Various Displays

Silbert asked the Cleveland safety council to prepare a list of garages and warehouses for use as pounds" There were 15 deaths from traffic ac- cidents so far this year, as compared with 10 in the same period last year, it was pointed out
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
25 PLUMBING PERMITS
Inspector P. J. Tormay Makes Report
 -1O3 Inspections Made During the
Month.

During the month of February, Plumbing Inspector P. J. Tormay made 1O3 inspections and issued per- mits. in 25 instances for plumbing work.
 There were permits for work in II rev buildings and in 14 old struc- lures; 13 tests of plumbing were made by water: work in IA new buildings and 19 old houses was ap- proved.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
SKI ON IRISH SOIL.

Dublin, March 6, (By Associated Press) ).-Battling siki, his wife and his sparing partners arrived in Dub lin last night from Queenstown. He drove to Howth, where he will train for his bout on St. Patricks day with like McTigue.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
OLD TIME PLAYER DEAD

St. Louis, March Civilian H. Hemp, who played with the Pitts burgh, Evansville and Syracuse base ball teams in former years, died yes terday.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06
DAuBERT SIGNS CONTRACT

Cincinnati, O., March 6.-Jake Daubert, veteran first basernan of the Cincinnati Reds, has signed his 1923 contract.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06

Speaker finds difficulty in keeping them busy.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06

he said. and his wife agreed, saying, Plugging is all foolishness, anyway"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-06

P. X F. CORBIN FOREMEN LEAGUE
 Caps. Bergman ,....-...... BY 5o S.- Zoo
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
VICTORIA THE FIRST
 BOAT FOR SEATTLE

Yesterday Captain Davis radioed from East of St. Paul Island, Der ing Sea. that the S. S. Victoria will arrive Sunday morning. She will be unloaded with dispatch and will be the first steamer sailing from Nome for Seattle. At the request of hundreds of people who are anx- ious to get home, now that mining operations have ceased with only a couple of exceptions, the sailing date of the fast reliable Victoria will be advanced and announced later. With the installation of roll ing checks. the many improvements made on her last winter, and inn proved service the Victoria is now the STEADIEST and most comfort able vessel on the Nome-Seattle run. She will sail DIRECT to Seattle.
 (Advertisement)
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
LOCAL NEWS
IN AND OUT OF TOWN
+++++++ + + + .+ + + j. I. I. .s

The schooner Nokatak arrived in Nome Monday from trip north. the schooner from Teller: Chas. Rice, Harry Dobson, Frank Rice, Barry Keown. Dan Crowley, l.. J. Palmer, and a native girl known as Polly. The Nokatak after a short time proceeded on to Golovin taking Dan Crowley along who is making the trip in the interest of the Lo- men Reindeer X Trading Corpora ton.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The Bureau of Education schoo- ner Boxer arrived in Nome Thurs day night from trip north and re- ported the Silver Wave and Sea Wolf had departed from Teller on their trip to Kotzebue Sound and way points after being storm bound In Teller for quite a number of days.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The letter which you will possi- bly look for and probably not get can be duplicated just as well by having the Nome Nugget sent to your address outside. Do not wait until the last moment, come in to- day and have your subscription fixed up so you will receive the paper every week at your outside address.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

You have only a few days left, and so don't forget, come in and have us mail the Nugget to your ad- dress in the States every week for the small sum of $1.00 per month.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Peter Kass was tried in the Com missioner's Court before jury on Wednesday upon a charge of having More than week was consumed in the selection of a jury and the trial of the case took but two hours. The jury returned verdict of not guilty.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

James Haley the well known old timer of Nome was in town during the week from the Bangor dredge is going ahead full speed at this camp. and states that he thinks he will spend the winter in the States.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The large private dining rooms upstairs over Milo's Cafe are now made which will make Milo's one of the most prominent places in town this winter in which to enjoy ones meals
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The Missionary schooner New York sailed from Nome for East Cape last Tuesday where she will discharge a cargo of provisions for Rev. Hover, the missionary.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The Silver Wave upon her return to Nome from kotzebue Sound will make aonther trip to Teller before the close of navigation. according to information handed into the Mug get office
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

William (Billy) Pangman, arriv- ed in Nome during the week from one of the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields steam shovels where he has been employed during the sum- rner. Bill says he is going outside (maybe) for the winter.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The steamship offices have been very busy during the last week mak ing reservations for those who ex- pect to spend the winter on the outside.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Cliff Allyn and Al Pangman have both Gone on the Water Wagon" for the winter. No gentle reader not that-they are delivering water to Nome residents and their busi- ness calls for both their presence on the water wagons.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Don Miller was in town during the week from one of the Road Commission camps where he has been employed during the summer months operating the tractor for the Road Commission.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

George Mod.ni is in Nome from the Road Commission camp on the railroad at Nome river where he has been employed in assisting to re- build the bridge across Nome River for the last month.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Andy Nylen came into Nome dur ing the week from the Shovel Creek dredge. Andy came down from Solomon on the schooner Jewel Guard.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

The schooner Sea Wolf. Captain Ira Rank in command, returned to the Nome roadstead Friday even.ne after an attempt to reach Cape Blossom which was made impossible by the storms raging along tha cr ast at 'bet location.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

siderable prospecting on the upper Auckland river. Kobuk says there is pay there. but not in sufficient quantities to warrant a stampede.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Acct -ding to advices received by agent James P. Daily, the s. 6. Vic toria was off St. Paul Island, Friday evening, and will arrive in Nome Sunday morning.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Kobuk Red the well known old time prospector arrived in Nome during the week after quite long absence, during which he did con-
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

Bob Shaw and Bob Ledgerwood and the balance of the crew who have been working on the Nome River railroad bridge have returned