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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Income Tax Election
Vote Narrowing Down

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 12.-Com-
plete official returns from all but
two precincts in Oregon give the
income tax law, which was sub
mitted at referendum election
last Tuesday, $500 votes. The
opposition vote was 58,059. All
the newspapers, including those
which oppose the law, concede that
1t has been adopted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
ANCIENT CHURCH CELEBRATES

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12.-Sweden's
oldest and most magnificent cathed-
raj, the edifice at Lund, has just
observed the eight hundredth ami
yersary of its founding. with elab-
crate cermonies. Delegates were
present from churches in England
Germany, Norway, Denmark and
Finland.
The central altar of the cathedral
was consecrated in 1923.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
PUT FAITH IN MEXICO AND
DESTROY FORTS ON BORDER
is PLEA MADE BY BISHOP

md Director Rowe promised the sup
port of the Pan American Union.
1.-THE way to help a people, rent
md torn by years of revolution in
struggle for liberty and human
rights, is to trust them the Bishor
said in statement issued after his
conference "But a flagrant sign
of our distrust are the twelve per-
manent forts with $500 soldiers and
434 officers along the Mexican bor-
der. We should know by this time
that we can't shoot the gospel OF
good will into a people.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
LITER Scales Prison
Walls During Heavy Fog

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. IL =
George Van Horst, lifer, for the
murder of Ronald II. Smith, fifteen
years ago, and Herbert Burton, SEN
tenced to six years for highway
robbery, escaped over the wall OF
the New Westminster Penitentiary
during a thick fog. This is Van
Horst's second escape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
NIGHT CEREMONIES

Last nights ceremonies at Wilson's s
residence were different from those
attending the Armistice Day cele-
bration not turning into demon
stration on the League of Nations
which was mentioned only once.
Senator Glass speaking for the dele
cation of admirers, said:
"The American people, all per-
sons. are coming to realize that a
shocking mistake has permitted con-
spiracy. racial animosities and sell
fish policies to cheat a nation of
honor and participation to the end
that permanent guarantee for
peace for which our boys died and
our country sacrificed might be at
tained.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
ENFORCE LAWS AND LET PUBLIC
REVOLT, CURE FOR "LAWMAkINC
CRAZE" SAYS ONE CHIEF JUSTICE

of the ever-ready jailer," he said.
Government job holders are STEP
ping on each others heels and new
jobs are being created daily"
Attacking what he termed the
present "law-making craze" he said:
"The surest remedy Is to enforce.
strictly all laws that are passed
and an outraged people will immed-
lately rise up in righteous wrath
and rebellion and bring about
CONTINUED on Page Two.) 49,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Wounded in Battle
With Bank Robbers

LAWTON, OKLA, Nov. IA. J.
Baker. station agent at Elgin, was
wounded late Saturday night in an
exchange OF shots with three bank
robbers after they had looted the
Elgin Bank. The gang escaped with
several sacks of silver money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Everett Fire Chief Is
Dead Following Accident

EVERETT, Wash, Nov. 12.--
Fire Chief w. A. Taro. injured
October 29 when his auto collided
with fire truck. in answering a
fire alarm, died Saturday afternoon.
This makes the third to die as a re-
sult of the accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Another Argonaut Party
Goes to Nome in Spring

SEATTLE, Nov. H. = A. A..
Moore, head of the argonaut colony
which returned on the steamer Bu-
ford after the schooner Wood was
wrecked at Port Clarence. announc-
ed today the Eldorado Development
Company would buy another vessel
and send another colony to Seward
Peninsula Every early IN the
spring"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
School Children Are
Hurt in Auto Accident

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. Nov. IL
John Lane, a school bus driver. was
probably fatally injured and IL
children of a boys and girls bas-
ketball fives were hurt Saturday
night when the bus was struck by
a freight train at crossing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12

OELs, Upper svvcsia. Nov "a
A crowd awaited outside the medic
val castle here for the return of for
mer Grown Prince Frederick VIII
helm but at s o'clock last night
when he had not put in appearance
from Holland, the crowd gradually
dispersed No news then had been
received of his movements
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Are Asked to Disperse
Washington Boolegger.

WASHINGTON. Nov. IL. The
Washington police have asked the
Treasury Department to break up
the gathering Of bootleggers in Gov
ornmont buildings on Pennsylvania
Avenue one block from Secretary
Melons office and two blocks from
tie White House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Former Alaskan Is
Suicide in States

EVERETT, Wash, Nov. 12.-George
Bertrand, said to be former Al
askan, cut his throat and was found
dead in his bunk in a Snohomish
Logging Company's camp near Malt
by. He had books showing he had
81 900 deposited in bank In Seat
tle
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Decoyed from Home by
Phone Call, Is Shot

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 12.--De-
voyed from his home by an uniden-
titled telephone caller, Paul J. Nc
Carthy. prominent attorney, was
shot and left to die in his auto
mobile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Superintendent Of Mint
At Denver Has Resigned

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Robert
J. Grant, superintendent of the Den
yer Mint, has been appointed by
President Coolidge as Director of
the Mint, succeeding F. e. Crosby,
resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Coolidge Places
Wreath on Tomb Of
Unknown Soldier Dead

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a
President Coolidge laid a
wreath on the tomb of the un-
known soldier dead in Airing
ton cemetery as an Armistice
Day tribute to the memory of
those who did not see the end
but died that the end might
come"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Filipino Delegation
To Go to Washington

MANILA, Nov. 12.-The Philippine
Independence Commission has ap-
proved sending a delegation to Wash
ington to present the Filipino side
of the controversy between Governor
General Wood and the native Leg
islature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Paymaster Of Coal Co.,
Robbed When Paying Of

DES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 12.-
The paymaster of the Carlson Coal
Company, nearby, was held up Sat-
urday night when about to pay-off.
by bandits who escaped in auto
mobiles with $4,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Helen Gould Welded to
Nobleman Of Switzerland

PARIS, Nov. IL. - Miss Helen
Gould. daughter of Frank Gould.
was united here last Saturday in
civil marriage with Baron Jean de
Montenach, Swiss nobleman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Four Men Killed
When so Pounds Of
Dynamite Explode

IRONTON, Mo-, Nov. IL. - Four
men were killed by an explosion
CT so pounds of dynamite at the
Shehan Quarry Company's plant at
Graniteville today. The bodies were
blown to bits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12

BUCHAREST, Nov. II. - Many
were killed and scores injured when
Fort Domncste. on the outskirts ol
the capital, exploded. The city was
imperilled by bursting shells.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
Faces Trial Next Month
For Killing an Attorney

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. IL. - The
trial of Phillip Fox, publicity man
for the Ku k1ux Klan. for the mur
der of Attorney w. S. Coburn, has
set for December IL.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12

LOS ANGELES. Nov. IL. = Mary
Pickford stated today she will re-
tire from the screen If the movie
industry grows worse. She says the
distribution of films is causing wor-
ry and affects her acting ability.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
REVOLT LEADER
HIDES HIMSELF

PARIS, Nov. dispatches from
Berlin state HITLER and 100 of his
partisans have taken refuge at Res
enheim. 80 miles southeast of Mu-
Mich. The official number of deaths
in the Munich coup is now stated
to be As.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
FRANCE CELEBRATES

PARIS, Nov. 12.-France celebrat-
ed Armistice Day with more pomp
and solemnity but with less exub-
erance than previously.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
HARDING REMEMBERED

MARION, Nov. IA large wreath
was placed by the American Legion
at the foot of the flag draped tomb
of Harding yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12
SUICIDE REPORTED

SUICIDE REPORTED
BERLIN. Nov. 12s-It is rumored
here that General Ludendorf commit
ted suicide when he was paroled
following his arrest for "putsch."
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-12

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18

New spring suits in MILDLY
and Oliver Twist styles. Neatly
made, in blues, browns, grays
and green's; many in combina-
ion colOrs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
PRIZES OFFERED FOR
IMMIGRATION ESSAYS

Prizes for best essays by school
children on "Why America Should
Prohibit immigration for Five Years
will be offered by the American lie
gion.
Garland w. Powell, Legion Ameri
canism director, announces the con
test, limited to Pupils between 10 and
IS, will open May Is and close Oct. 12
Three scholarships, worth $3.50, $500
and $3.50, will be awarded. They may
be applied to a course IN any college
or university. Silver and bronze med
ais and certificates Of merit also will
be given. Essays must be limited
to 500 words.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
MRS. MARY M. FISCHER
TO BE BURIED SATURDAY
Woman Active in Societies of Holy
Cross Church Dies at Hospital.

Funeral services OF Mrs. Mary NJ
Fischer, as. of 426 n. Arsenal Ave,
who died Thursday at St. Vincent's
Hospital. Will be held at 10 a. m.
Saturday at Holy Cross Church.
Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Mrs. Fischer, who was born in
Anderson. Ind, lived in Indianapolis
eighteen years. She was a member of
all the women's organizations of Holy
Cross Church.
Surviving are the husband. Jacob
Fischer, and one daughter. Barbara.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
DEATH FOUND ACCIDENTAL
Coroner EXonerates Driver of Car
Striking Peter PernOt.

Death of Peter II. Pernot, 65, of
2406 Kenwood Ave, May after he
was run over at Kenwood Ave. and
Twenty ST., by an automobile
driven by George T. Meyers, 20 of 666
e. Maple Rd.. was accidental,
Coroner Paul f. Robinson decided to-
day.
Robinson recommended that Meyers,
who was arrested after the accident,
be discharged on an involuntary
manslaughter charge. Despite this
Judge Wilmeth ordered a preliminary
hearing in city court this afternoon.
Pernot was standing on a corner
when Meyers car struck another and
plunged over the curb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
MANY INJURED AS
COACH OVERTURNS
% Persons Reported Serious
Iy Hurt in Chicago.
By United Press

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, May 1S.-Twenty-five
persons were injured, five seriously,
when three cars Of a Rock Island
suburban train. known as the Joliet
Flyer" was derailed here today.
The third car from the end Of the
train struck a track frog and over
turned, sliding down the elevated en-
bankment. The two cars following
were derailed.
The five seriously injured were
taken TO Auburn Park Hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
Dresses Stolen From Hotel

Mrs. Ruben Bickel of Evansville,
q guest at the Colonial Hotel, today
reported to police a thief entered her
room and stole three dresses. valued
at $50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
Confirmation at Temple Monday

Confirmation services. will be held
by the Indianapolis Hebrew Congre-
cation, Delaware and Tenth SITS, Mon
day at $50 a. m. Shavuoth services
will be held Sunday at $50 p. IN.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-18
Homeopaths to Meet.

The fifty-seventh annual session of
the Indiana Institute Of Homeopathy
will be held May % and % at the
Lincoln. DIR. George Z. Lowe of In
dianapolis is president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
ocean POINT

Saturday was such fine day that
small party from Augusta who had
been longing for the salt brcezes lelt
for the Point by auto. All was we'll
Until a place this side Of Dresden was
reached. Then came big mudhole
and a car stuck. The difficulty was
avoided by backing to side road ana
following this. Two or three more muo-
holes threatened the trip but the party
iourIicyed on in spite of them. arrlN-
ing at the Point in little more than
two hours The Point had wintered
exceptionally we'll for such a severe
winter. According to Norman van
Horn. the caretaker, there had been
m, most snow ever known there. On
his trips of inspection around the shore
the snow was so deep in the roads ne
was forced to go by the rocks.
Many repairs and changes are being
made on the cottages. Sun parlorS are
being added by Messrs. Cotton ard
Whitcomb.
Ralph Durham is just completing
a fine seven-Car garage III back OF the
old Boynton cottage.
Many new roads are being opened
around the Point. Mr. Maddocks OF
Roothbay has just completed a nne
road leading from the Cove near big
E-Nuf" west to the Casino.
+. f. Brown of Lester. Mass. ar
rived last week at his cottage, Rest-
awhile" for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs II. ]. Cotton OF CAM
bridge, Mass. are expected at their cot
tage the last of the week, to pass lew
weeks.
w. J. Budget and family Of Danvers.
Mass. will open their cottage the last
of this week.
Miss Emma Norton leaves Augusta
on Thursday for her bungalow at the
Cove for the summer.
Nearly all of the cottages that are
for rent have been taken. The fltH
cottage was rented for the season by
Mrs. Martha Flecl of Philadelphla' "a
this last week. The Presby cottage Is
rented for the season: also the Breen
cottage, and many others. BY SO many
cottages being taken so early. predlc-
lions are for a busy season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
Public and ParOchial
School Pupils Enter
Legion Essay Contest

The American Legion Essay Con-
test, under the auspices of James
Fitzgerald Post No. of this city, in
which each grade of the public and
parochial schools above the fifth
grade, and the high school. are now
participating is now well under way.
The silver medals which are to be
| awarded the winner in each of the
seven classes have arrived and are
on display in the window of Beane &
Cross. The design of the medal has
! occasioned much favorable comment
and should prove very valued
memento to the winners.
| Rev. Joseph r. MCGOWAN and the
Rev. Joseph o. Casavant have both
signified their intention that stu
dents of the parochial schools under
their charge shall take part, and it
is understood that the public school
authorities will require all students
in the seventh, eighth, and ninth
grades to enter essays in the contest
while with the students Of the high
school, participation will be OPP
| tional.
| 1t is very pleasing to the mem
bers of the local post of the Ameri
| can Legion tIldt tlltS tlloiI VII tIitII
part in the interests of AmercaniZa
ton has met with such cordial re-
Spouse, and the committee which
has very kindly and willingly &C
cepted the invitation of the post tC
make the final awards, consisting OF
Norman l.. Bassett. ESQ., Superin
tendent of Schools Fred w. Burrill
Father MCGOWAN and a representa-
tive OF the Legion, is anticipating ar
arduous task in selecting the win
ming ESSAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
Mayor Mclean Buys
Lamont Estate Uniting
Two Old Properties

Two fine old residential proper
ties were again united in single
ownership after lapse of 10 years.
by recent real estate transfer to
Hon. Ernest l.. Mclean. when the
Lamont property, SO called. on Cap
itol street was purchased by Mr..
Mclean. This valuable piece of
property joins on the East Green
lawns" the beautiful home OF
Mayor Mclean at the corner of
State and Capitol streets. formerly
known as the Caldwell mansion.
Both the Lamont and the Cald-
we'll estates were originally owned
by Isaac and Joanna Gage. They
sold both properties to Mrs. Jonna
Sewall Lamont, who in turn sold the
property on the state street corner
to Sylvanus Caldwell. Mr.. Caldwell
occupied the fine old brick house
until his decease. Mayor Mclean
purchased the Caldwell estate in
1917. His purchase of the Lamont
property from Orrin B. Frost and
Anna NJ. I.arrabee again brings
these two estates under single own
erShip,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
Miss. Ruth V'ickery
the Honor Guest at
Surprise Shower

Miss Ruth Vickery Of Western ave-
nue. was happily surprised Monday eve
ming by linen shower at the home of
Miss Marjorie Hussey. She was invited
to the Hussey home ostensibly to a
card party, and until the latter part
Of the evening was not aware that the
object of the party was to shower her
with gifts in honor of her approaching
marriage to Leroy F. Hussey.
At 10 o'clock. after the evening had
been passed with cards, the doorbell
rang and. as all Of those present were
apparently very busy, Miss Vickery
was requested to answer the call. Upon
opening the door she found monster
maybasket filled with small packages.
AS she returned to the room she was
showered with confetti and was then
called upon to open the presents. which
she did. Refreshments Of salad, ice
cream and rolls were then served by
Miss Vickery and Miss Lucille Purin-
ton assisted by Miss Deborah Ingra-
ham and Miss Mildred Brown. The
dining room was beautifully decorated
with mayflowers. Dancing was then
enjoyed until a late hour.
Those present at this delightful par
ty were Misses Marjorie Hussey, Ruth
Vickery. Elizabeth Cooper ,Maude Bar
ker. Mary Holway, Frances Ellinwood
Gertrude Trafton. Eunice Williams,
Dorothy Hewins. Madeline Tobey, Aud
rey Purves. Mildred Brown, Deborah
Ingraham. Lucille Purinton. Katherine
Wyman. Mabel Little, Marjorie Sulli-
van, Mary Daily. Mrs II. II. Pierce,
Jr, and Mrs. Arthur Tiffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
CONY HIGH NOTES

A committee recently appointed by
Frank harrington. president of the
senior class. to determine the form of
the graduation ceremonies will report
today. The graduation will be held
Wednesday evening, June 20, at City
hall. 1t is understood that the COM
mittee will recommend some form OF
ceremonies which shall combine the
presentation of essays with speaker
from outside the school. The commit
tee consists of Ruth Pcttingill. Mer-
rift Hewett. Sanford Fogg, Elizabeth
Shorey and Marie Simpson.
The last ranks before the final ones
will be given out today at the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09

| college meet there. being the guest
of William Jacob, a student there.
The Ladies' Community Aid meet
ing at Mrs. w. J. Thompson's was
quite well attended for rather un-
pleasant day, and good amount of
work was accomplished.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Whitehouse left
on Monday for Boothbay Harbor,
where the will pass the summer.
Mrs. Ada Hewett returned to her
home at Weeks Mills after a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Fred. Plaist-
cd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Whitehouse
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
NIhitchOuse on Sunday.
There is a dangerous place in the
Belfast road near Mr.. Dearborn's,
where heavy autos seem inclined to
stay until horses come to their res
cue.
The Ladies' Farm Bureau meeting
will be held on Friday at the Library.
at this time. Miss Clark will be in
attendance. Picnic lunch.
On Thursday the Trio Team of
Ministers of the year meeting will
hold services in the afternoon and
evening at Friends chapel.
Marjorie Maxwell was at home
from her school in Manchester over
tho week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Fuller and
daughter were in Waterville Satur-
day.
Mrs. ]. II. Holmes is slowly i'm
proving after her serious illness with
the prevailing cold.
The Vassalboro Quarterly Meeting
Of Friends will be held at the Pond
meeting house on Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Grace Thurston and Mrs. Ida
Hall were visiting Mrs. Emma Rob-
bins Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
koUSSIN0C CHAPTER, D., A. r. ELECTS
. MISS ALICE S, REYNOLDS REGENT AT
:, ! ANNUAL MEETING IN OLD FORT WESTERN

Miss Alice S. Reynolds was elected
regent Of Koussinoc Chapter, D. A.
r., at the annual meeting of the
Chapter. held, Tuesday afternoon at
Fort Western. Mrs. Susan NJ.
Brickett. who has served as her
chapters regent for the past year
In q most satisfactory manner, was
not able to servA q second year. as
the custom. The choice Of Miss
Reynolds a. Regent Is q most for
tunate one.
The other ofYicers were reelected
for another year as follows: Vice
regent. Mrs. Martha B. Harrington.
recording secretary. Mrs. Ethel c.
Bilodeau: corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Edith L. Lathbury: registrar,
Mrs. Nellie L. Philbrick; treasurer.
Mrs. Bertha H. Williams; historian,
Mrs. Lucia V. G. CARL: librarian.
Mrs. Beatrice P. North. Councillors,
Reid, Mrs. Lillian r. Sherburne, Mrs.
Pauline S. Jones, Mrs. Ethel ]. Viles.
Honorary Councillors, Mrs. John Il.
Hill. Miss Helen Fuller, Mrs. Amelia
f. Bangs, Mrs. Sarah II. StetsOn,
Mrs. Emma G. Morse, Mrs. Alice B.
Wyman.
"A very interesting ACCOUNT VI llic
Continental Congress recently held in
Washington, D c., was given by Mrs.
Brickett, the Chapter delegate. Miss
Reynolds, who was not a delegate.
but who also attended the Congress
gave a report of the social activities
which were held in connection with
the national event.
Reports for the year were heard
from the recording secretary. the
corresponding secetay. the teasurer
and the registrar and the magazine
committee.
The Chapter voted to give $40 to
Opportunity Farm at New Gloucester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-09
One Hundred Boys and
Their Mothers to Join
in BANQUET at "Y"

Next Monday night, May IA, 100
boys in Augusta are to bring their
mothers to the gymnasium of the
local "Y" for Mother and Son
Banquet" An interesting feature in
connection with this banquet is that
the fathers are to act as walters for
the evening.
The Mothers and Sons banquet is
a new idea for Augusta folks but has
been tried with great success in many
Of the larger cities as a general OBJ
servance following Mothers Sunday.
The entire program is in charge Of
the boys and their mothers. Mrs.
Guy Gannett is to be the toastmis-
tress.
The full program will be given out
within a day or two. Many promi
nent local men and women are to
speak. 1t is planned to make this the
first event of an annual series.