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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
GAMMA HAS EN-
TALKING AGAIN

CHICAGO. March s.-Mme. Gamma
Walska. wife OF Harold F. McCor.
mick. has agreed TO sing two engage
ments with the Russian Opera com.
pany here next week.
lrs. Edith Rockefeller Mccormick.
first wife OF the Harvester king. who
has a reputation for never missing a
premiere by the Russian company.
will be among the audience. II she
follows her custom.
Sunday night both OF the Mrs. Nc.
Cormicks were expected to be in the
audience, but a huge crowd OF the
socially elect watching eagerly for
the appearance OF Gamma walska,
wac disappointed. Mrs. Edith Rookie.
Teller Mccormick duly stirred the
when she entered, fol-
lowed by Edward Krenn, her arcffl.
tect. A battery OF lorgnettes was
turned on the couple as they marched
TO their seats well down in front and
close 10 reservations made for Gamma
Walska, which remained vacant dur.
ing the performance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
Applies for Job as
Golden Gate Keeper

BAN FIIANJIsCO, March g.
Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco
yesterday received an application
from Michael u Lasota OF Spring.
field, Mass. for a Job as gate keeper
NJ tho Golden Gate.
LaSota said he was aged rs. full
sired and In good personal condi.
ton.
Tvs leave the gate open" the
mayor wrote In reply. "and have no
need for a keeper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
1000 Cases of Rum
Pass Golden Gate

SAN FRANCISCO. March "a
power schooner was reported today
to have ~iudrd the 'lry navy" ~ tho
Golden Gate during tho night and 10
have landed 1000 cases Of contra.
band liquor near tho transport docks
on tho San Francisco waterfront.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
62-Year-Old Groom
Dies After Wedding

CHICAGO. March 6.--Iterman a.
Swanson. g.. retired capitalist, died
here yesterday within an hour after
ho married Miss Eleanor Mccarthy.
"a. Excitement OF the ceremony was
declared too strenuous for the aged
man by physicians. Tho bride col.
lapscd when Informed OF her hus.
bands death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06

az FRONTAGE Corsets with seni-
elastic top and made Of pink cou-
til. These are for average figures, in
sizes % to 80, Special, pair, $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
honest lifo hereafter

honest no hereafter.
Tho loot part OF that obtained
when Hicks held up a United states
mail car here. was buried In tho
couer d'Alenc river near kellogg
Idaho. and was little tho wors. Tor
ila long immersion. Some OF tho
bonds were damaged. but the cur.
rrneS' was unhArmcd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-06
Loot, Worth $4,000,
Found In River Bed

SPOKANE, March 6-Loot. total
Ing $1,000 In currency and bondA
was recovered by postal authorities
here when z. ~ Hicks, convicted Of
mail robbery, made a confession.
Hicks said he wants 20 live a clean.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
OREGON MINISTER
In GERMANY GOES
OVER TO REVOLUTION

BERLIN. Dec 2l.-Ortiz Rubios. Mex
lean government envoy at Berlin. an
nornccd yesterday that his government
had accredited him BY cable in lieu or
formal credentials for which H. Il still
waiting and which appear To have been
sidctracked somewhere between Mexico
City and Vera Cruz
Meanwhile. the agents Of de Ia Hucr
ta, the revolutionary leader. at Berlin
and Hamburg. continue 70 lombard the
German press with communiques to the
effect that the revolutionary govern
ment in Mexico is in complete control.
It is learned that Or. Juan Manuel Al
varez del Castillo who previously rep
resented the Cbregon government
here. abandoned his post several months
ago to identify himself with the pre-
sent insurrection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
ARREST SEVEN
in MOB ATTACK
AT MARROW, OK.

DUNCAN. Okla. Dec. z1.-Marvin
kinrannon. ~. sought III connection
with the killing last Monday night ~ "A.
u. Berrh. NARROW Hotel proprietor. and
Robert .iournegnn. negro porter. sur
rendered last night to Paul sullivan
Stephens county attorney here
kincannrn was charged with murder
and committed 20 JAIL lie made no
statement.
Six other men. who were previously
arrested in, connection with the Staying
were today charged with murder. ac' ord
ing to the county attorney. They are
byron Wright. Frank Cain. Ellis Stence.
Homer Thompson. Fred Stats. and
Olive Lloyd. sAll are from NARROW and
with the exception Of Stats. who IL
about forty years old. all are under II.
The shooting occurred whcn mob of
unmaskch men went tn Brrch'S hotel
with lhe avDwcd intention cf lynrhinE
J0Hrnegan. whose presence in Marlnw
violated n tradition M years standing
that permitted no negro ~ remain in the
city after Slinduwn.
When Rrrch and the negro nptpared In
hc lobby ID argue with the members 81
the mob both were shot down before a
word hal been spoken
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
GOVERNMENT OF
GREECE
TO step OUT

ATHENS. I,cc. 3f-l'remier GonataS
rebISing 10 demands FROM the rrilubli-
cans that the government be turned over
10 them because of their suc e~SrS in
the election today announced that the
government would rrtrin power until the
national assembly had convened and
elected itS president
General I'ingalos. military governor ot
Athens nni republican lea ~. Expressed
surprise and indignation that the govern
mcnt should nor ~ turned over ~ the
party that Won The ele, iionS
II demand that the Gonuias govern
ment resign immediately hc sail. IL
the liberals have Il majority. lct then
form new government bu, the present
governmcn; must get ont"
General pangalos claims 10 have 1tt
Deputies pledged 10 support him.
II i learned that the officers who
sent an appeal by telegraph ia former
Premier VenizeloS in Paris. requested
his return 10 Greece oDiy on the coadi-
fion fhnt he favored republic.
Following the departure from Greece
~ King George and slucem Elizabeth. al
the request ~ the government he min
lister of War haS ordered Nil pictures ~
the king removed from the military of-
fees
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
WORKERS PARTY
DECLARE SOVIET
LETTER A FRAUD

CHICAGO. Dec. 21.-Dcnial i made
by the workers party OF America
through G. L. Ruthcnbcrg. executive
secretary, that il ever received a let
ter purportcd by Secretary Hughes "a
have been sent by the communist in
terest, outlining plot to overthrow
the. United States government.
In statement sent TO the secretary
of state and TO congressman the cen
trail executive committee Of the work
ers' party call upon the progressive
congressman 10 demand an investiga
tion Of this fraudulent letter and 10
continued their fight for recognition oi
the Russian soviet republic
The whole idea Of the plot. the state
ment said. was conceived by madmen
who are professional spies living off
fake exposures Of an alleged red men
ace We publicly accuse the depart
ment OF state and the department OF
justice with having forged this letter
to mislead the people Of the United
States"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
POLICE AND RUM
RUNNERS ENGAGE
in PISTOL BATTLE

MINEOLA. n. Y. Dec. 20.--Two men
who late last night drove t-uckload
OF stolen whiSkey through a police ann
bush and escaped after engaging their
pursuers in running gun battle, were
sought In local rum runners haunts To-
day. Their Identity ~ known police said.
Learning th.t thrty-five cases II
whiskry had been stolen from the home
of r. r. finger ut Syossct. near here
the police hid alcnr the highway and
opened fisc On the liquor lndcn truck A.
il srcd hy. The two man on tho seat
spctded ahcad and exchanged shots with
the parSuers in 4 three mile chase which
ended when the'tiuck was run into a
ditch and the lugilivss escaped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Cloudy and
unsettled with occasional rains tonight
and Saturday; not much change in tam
ptraturc.
East Texas: Unsettled tonight and
Saturday; probably rain in east and
south portions: cooler in north portion
tonight, ccolcr Saturday. Light ID mod
crate south ast winds on the coast shift
ing TO northerly probably Saturday
Tie pressure was moderately high
and apparently rising throughout the
Rocky Mountain region and the Plains
states. and above normal practically
everywhere over the balance Of the
county. with no well-dcfincd ''iow :
showing anywhere en- the weather map
this morning. Rains we're general since
last report over eastern Texas and
throughout the balance of the Gull
states, also in the sauth Atlantis states
and portions of the great central val
icys. Temp -atures continued to rise
over the eastern half cf the United
States where readings are now general
~ above the seasonal average. Some
whist lower tempcs atures prevailed this
morning over the Plains states and
eastern portion Of the Rocky N.ounthin
regicn. but no decided changes occur
red anywhere.
The lowest readings last night II
Texas stations ranged from 28 az AM
arillo to g. az Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
Senate Probe of Soviet
Activities IN u. S. Made
Possible by Resolution
Disclosures Supporting The
Charges OF State Dept. OF
Propaganda Expected
fBy The Associatcd Press,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-With d
sweeping study or the Russian situa-
ticn by the senate foreign relation com
mite in prospect after the holidays,
IA ther disclosures are expected 10 BE-
made shortly IN support of the state de-
partment's charges Of revolutionary So
Wet propaganda in the United States.
The contention in some quarters favor
ing recognition Of the Russian govern
ment BY the United States that the pro-
paganda fer p-oletarian revolution in
Aperica emana;es f.om the commun-
ist internationale and not from the So
Wet government. is regarded as merely
bubble ty the state department which
holds that il is impossible tc draw a
line Of distinction between the two.
A resolution by' Senator Borah. repuh-
lican. Idaho, urging the president TO ex-
tend recognition to the soviet govern
ment will provide the basis ~ the senate
inqui y. Senator Rorah and Senator
Norris. republican. Nebraska, charged
yesterday that there II no proof or the
alleged activities on the part of the
Russian authorities. hut Secretary
hughes II said 10 have collected evil
dence with the MD of the department OF
Justice which he regards as establish
ing definitely the responsibility Of Mos.
cow for a movemfnt TO undermine the
Anne lean government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
JUDGE JAMES B. WELLS,
NOTED POLITICAL LEADER,
DIES AT HIS HOME HERE

Iuige James II. Wells, for forty five
years a resident of Brownsville. and for
many years political leader in Texas.
died suddenly at his home in this ,ify
this morning about 80 o'clock. Judge
Wells had been in failing health for
several years and recently his health
was known TO bc in q prccariOuS cOndi-
tiun. lie was apparently a. well n
usual yesterday. however. and heart
failure IN supposed io have caused hiS
n'S tn ID suddenly.
.il:rS IL. Wells was a native Texan.
born AZ hi~ fathers stock ranch On St.
IaSrph'S Island i'll Rrfngio county. July
L., 1880. Ills parents were James Bab-
bage Wells and Mrs Lydia Ann Dana
Hastings Hull Wells. Both were Of old
New England stock. their ancestry being
prominently associated with many inn
poriant events in the history Of the
country. The father Of Judge Wells had
the distinction of being lieutenant in
the Texas Navy during the period of the
Republic of Texas.
Brought up al the ranch home on 1t.
Joseph's Island. the son received his
earliest education from his mother. who
was a highly educated and gifted woman.
II was hiS ambition 10 study law and
when ~filI youth. he went Nv Galveston
and entered the law offices VI Mann A
Gresham. one NJ the most eminent law
firms in tile state. IIr studied law az the
University pf Virginia later. being a
graduate NJ 1879. having completed the
course IN one year. feat which hardly
n dozen students have ever accomplished.
He began the practice Of law az Rock
port the following year. Ia 1878. Mr..
Wells moved tn brownsville. becoming
a partner Of Judge stephen Powers. nn-
der the firm name OF Powers and Wells.
This was for many years one Of the best
known law firms in the state. Since The
death Of his partner. he had continued
the pra tice Of law without interruption
at brownsville. having taken his eldest
son. Joseph X. into partnership after
the latter'~ graduation some years ago.
Judge Wells was noted a. nm author
wv on the law pertaining to the Spanish
land grants Of Texas. having obtained
decisions I'M "A large number WA eases In
vuIvinE titles to such lands in Texas.
which have practically furnished thr only
references for law students On this sub
ject. The history IL hiS experiences In
the practice az his profession would
make Il very interesting volume.
A. d political leader. be- was power
in Texas democracy for over thirty
years. Tile was u more than once men
toned prominently for governor. and
might have had the nomination had he
been willing 10 u cepf H. but his lhrge
law practice forbade his accepting that
distinguished honor af the hands Of his
CONTINUED on Page 80
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
MRS. MCCORMICK TURNS
FIVE MILLION OVER TO
CHICAGO REALTY FIRM

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.-Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick. daughter of
John d. Rockefeller and divorced wife
Of Harold r. Mccormick, last night
turned S5.230.00O in Standard Oil Sc
eurities to the newly formed Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick Trust, OF which
she is president. Edward H. Krcnn.
former Swiss architect. brought 20 Ann
erica by Mrs. McCcamick and Edward
a Dato. partners in the realty firm Of
krenn and Dato, are co-trustees.
Announcement Of the creation OF the
trust was made M banquet given by
the real estate firm which stated two
cash deals have been completed.
Mrs. Mccormick will take an active
interest in the affairs Of the real cs-
tate company. according to Mr. Dato.
who said he would look after the busi-
ness side and Mr.. Krcen the social
life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
SIX INCHES OF RAIN
FALLS AT BEAUMONT

BEAUMONT. Texas. Dee. 2f.-A
rainfall Of G.41 inches was recorded by
the United States official weather gauge
here be5ween midnight and o'clock this
II was still raining M 10
O'Clock The drwnpcur was accompanied
by lightning and some wind but no dam
age has been reported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
MONSTER ship
GOES AGROUND
OFF new YORK
The Leyia.han Now Hanging
on Staten Island Reef
While Tugs Endeayor to
Haul Her Into Deep Water

NEN YORK. Dec. 2f-The Levi
athan. queen ship Of the American Mer-
Hhant Marine. Inbound from Chrrbnurr
today. grounded on Robins Reef in New
Nrrk harbor. a call was sent for all
availabic tugs
The reef " located north II Thomkins-
Vile. Staten Island The ship grounded
after she haG PASSED IN quarantine on
the way 10 her dock.
The tide WAS rhbing when the Levi
aflian grounded II will b. = n, III. be-
fore The high water mark again viii ~
reashrd The vessel WAS considerably "a
the vesi % The main ship channel. The
operators ~ the I.rviaihan were without
udviees M - n Ia how the vessel
came 70 he 80 far off her course.
The dense fog that hid the sea giant
from = here observers when she struck
lifted an hour later and tht Staten Is
hand benches were covered BY crowds
who = sse emblcd TO watch the operations
~ eight tugs that chugFcd nightly in
futile efforts 70 fioat her.
The cfficefs ~ the United States
lines which received the first word On
the grounding from the Asst ciated
Presenter reported the liner was In no
danger.
Because Of her great balk and draught.
the Lcviathan IL one Of the mtst diff
cult vessels il the wo.ld 70 maneuver
More than 900 fee. long and 100 feet
bread. she draws 40 feet.
The Leviathsn carries heavy passen-
ger list. Her operators were discussing
means Of landing her passengers by
tugs. Otherwise, it appeared they would
not dock until nearly midnight, If the
tugs were able to fltat the liner at high
water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
Situation in Mexico Improving
LESS BELLINGERENCY TN
EVIDENCE, STATEMENTS
BOTH SIDES INDICATE

Indications that the rebellion in Mex
leo has entered less belNgerent phase
are given in news dispatches from Vera
Cruz where the rebels maintain their
headquarters.
General Guadalupe Sanchez, chief mill
itaTy supporter Of Adolfo dc In Huerta,
IL reps rted TO have gone 10 Espernnza,
In the fighting zone. to confer with the
other rebel leaders in Puebla and Onxa-
"a on plan for terminating the con-
fIict. lie was accompanied by civilian
representative Of de Ia Hucrta.
The military sityaticn apparently re-
mains stationary with no troop move
ments of Importance. President Obregon
j. reported &c have ordered suspension
Of recruiting on behalf Of the federals.
deeming the government forces suffi-
cient to eore with the uprising
SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Dec. 21.-Re-
ports from Mexico City today received
BY the Light indicate that a battle for
the possession Of Putbia, rebel strong
hold i In progress.
The adviccs state that federal forces
are leaving the states of Tamaulipas and
San Luis Potosi for Mexico City. AZ II
IL believed the rebels will attack the
capital should they win az Puebla-
rc In Huerta forces under Vicente Sc
FEra. governor OF the state OK Hidalgo
under Carranza. are reported 10 have
taken Pachuca. capital Of HidaIGo and
tc be holding the city.
Hipolito villa. brother OF the late
Francisco Villa. again is reported TO
have arDearcd before Obreron and de-
CLEARED his feaIty &c the federal govern
ment. Cacienda Canutillo, Francisco
Villas estate on which several hundred
ci the picked troops Of the former gen
eral are employed. was reported BY
Hipolito 10 be quiet and peaceful.
Genera. Hurtado has recaptured Tepic.
capital az Naryit. the adviccs state. The
city previously had been reported 10 be
III rebel hands
General Frurtuosa Mcndcz was killed
by soldiers who were taking him TO
Pachuca fpr trial. when he tried 10 e.
cape" General Francisco Muiica has
also fallen victim 70 lev de fuego. ac-
cording q the report
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Charge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
KEEP UP FORD MOVEMENT

PIERRE. s. ID. Dec. 21-Thc South
Dnkcta rd-Fcr-Presidsnt movement
will 70 steadily on in the absence n a
direct refusal from Mr. Ford himself to
Equality II nominated and eleeinf
James r. Heulihan Of Wattrtown. s. d..
chairman OF the South Dakota branch tf
he National Ford For President club.
declared in a statement to the Associat-
ed Press here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
DALLAS MAN, HELD ON
BIGAMY CHARGE, SAYS
JEALOUSY is TO BLAME
(By The Associated r-'ss>

CHICAGO Dee. DIV III Alrxanh
er. Dallas. Texas. salesman. hcll here
today on Instructions from Patricl, Rich.
ards. assistant district attorney IL
Dallas. who sail Alexander had beer
indicted on "A higamy charge. insisted TO-
day thar hr hal only one wife. Mrs
s;laayS Myrtle Harper Alexander OF
DallaS
lie attributed his predicament n prob.
ably due 10 jealousy cn The part of Doro-
thy Ward II Knoxville. Tenn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
PROMISES 200 ROOM
HOTEL FOR THIS CITY

Tn following Telegram was rrrriv-
thiE morning from Il. yrchrn. who Il
nov al Little Rcck. Ask..
The most and hes Christmas new
for our city u tho fac, hat 7 will
build 3D0-room iGtcl. 10 be cain-
plstcd by Thanksgiving. 1894. The
contract was cloacd today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
HOLIDAYS TO BEGIN AT
A. & M. COLLEGE TODAY

COLLEGE STATION. Texas. Dec 2i
Spccial trains will be ready M i2:0D
o'clock Friday TO take the studf nts Of
the A. a NJ. colleac home for the hell
days. Glasses will be suspended at l1:O0
o'clock Friday until January 2.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
Plans Arrest of
Group Smuggling
Arms Into Mexico

tHY TIC ESSU-Iuttu FftNS1
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2e.--ITni.ed
States district attorney 4. ~.
Burns announced today he intended
10 effect the arrest OF a group or
Americans and Mexicans wfo have
heen attempting 10 smugglc arms
and ammunition 10 the revolu-
tionisfs In Mexico.
Mr. Burns declined to 20 into de-
tails nor would he intimate the
tac identity Of those concerned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21

CHICAGO. Dec. 21.-Brigadicr Gen
srai Charles G.. Dawes refused to com.
'aent early today when informed bs
The Associated Press ut his home IN
Evanston. north shore suburb that hs
had been decided on by the separations
commission to head the committee to
examine German finances.
Thank You very much. hut I hays
nothing to say" said General Dawes
General Dawes is regarded by his
friends as singularly well equipped for
the proposed duties. both through his
financial experience and zeal as public
servant
lie Il the founder and long has been
head of one Of Chicago's large banking
institutions In 191719 he served in
France. most Of The time as member of
the general purchasing board which
handled supplies for tssr Ameri' an forces.
He was first director OF the budget
under President Harding. saving to the
government Of between $3lO. 600. 600 and
500. 100000 being to the operation Of
the budget bureau under his guidance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
SUNDAY SUITS GIVE
WAY TO AUTOMOBILES,
CLOTHIERS COMPLAIN

N BV The Assfciafed FTesHl
CHICAGO. Dec. 2I.--Instcad ~ n
-SundayT suit or clothes the aver
me man of today hEs mn automobile
thnt Ne ~ payiag for ON the Install
mfnt plan the National Association
of Retail CI0thicrs mas dcdured from
"a national survey.
Instead or bringing IA larger sale
rf clcthinE. prosperity increases Chic
sale Of cars. the investigation dis-
closed In many instances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
THREE MEXICAN
TO v MS RUINED
BY EARTHQUAKE

DOUGLAS. Ariz. Dec. 2I.--Granados,
lluasa5as and OpUto. three towns IN he
Si ira Marde m0untsins Of Sonora,
Mexico, were DESTROYED by an earth
quake Wednesday night, according to
the story told by a courier who arriv
ed late yesterday at NaeczaIi. a raii
head sppre ximately 70 miles south OF
the International boundary.
TIL courier had ridden all Wednesday
night and all day yesterday over the
mountains which lie between the three
towns and the railroad A. Ne arrived
exhausted be told an incoherent stcry
cf how adobe houses had been tumblca
about the heads of the inhabitants.
Many. many dead. were the words VI.
ascd II describing tte extent Il the
casualties.
Ills appeal for food, tents. and blank
cts for the homeless was forwarded 10
Presidente Durazo Of Aqua Prict
acrtss the border from Douglas. The
presidcntc announced that supplies
would he shipped by rail to Nacozafi
and would be taken by stage the r.
mainder of the way.
Granadoes. Huasebas and Oputo arc
approximately 40 miles south Of Nacoz-
ari. The combined population Of the
three towns Is placed at 5000.
NnGALES. Ariz.. Dee. .1.--Reports
~ the destruction az ihre towns near the
Sierra Madrcs III Sonora ~ nm earth
quake. have ben confirmed. Said a mess
age received ~ the Mexican consul here
today from the Mexican consul ~ Doug
las. Ariz. The message said there were
several hundred casualties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-21
fRx The associated pressl

MOSCOW. Dec. 21-Foreign minister
Tchitcherin issued a statement today
denying that the Russian soviet govern
ment had ever sent any documents 20
the American workers or ever had
any connection with II whatever. If
such documents exist. the statement de-
clarcd. they aic forgerics, the authcn-
ITCHY or which Russia would like tc sub
init ~ arbitration.