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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Issues Lengthy Report to
the Government
URGE 2 PER CENT INCREASE
Committee, In Report, Calls On Gov
ernment To Raise Limit of Per
cent-Wants Admissions Deter
mined on SeIective Basis.

washington, ID. G. - Addition Of q
possible per cent to the present 3
per cent limit on immigration. with
extension OF authority to the Presi-
dent to regulate the admission of the
additional immigrants on the basis OF
social and economic needs, is favored
by the immigration committee of the
Chamber OF Commerce of the United
States
The committees plan, as set forth
in preliminary report made public,
proposes that the per cent limitation
be retained, but that the practicability
or regulating immigration on a selec-
tive rather than a restrictive basis
be tested.
1t also suggests that, by spreading
information in the Nordic countries of
Europe about opportunities in the
United States, the flow OF immigra-
ton from those sections, which have
not exhausted the 3 per cent quotas,
might be increased.
The committee recommends that
the proposed selective requirements
governing admission of the additional
per cent should include tests OF the
physical, mental and moral suitability
as well as the question of the need OF
immigrants of a particular kind, and
that the standards should be higher
for those admitted under the selec-
tive process than the standards now
obtaining or those that shall continue
to obtain for the 3 per cent quotas"
Commenting on the recommends.
ton that the 3 per cent limitation be-
retained and that per cent upon a
selective basis be added. the report
said
THE number Of immigrants at pres
ent admissible from the quota coun-
tries is 357,S03. Under the proposal
the total number admissible would be
5s6,339. or 23S,536 additional. This Is
not enough to cause serious misgiv-
ing. while at the same time ii is more
than double the number specified by
those who are most vigorous in advo-
eating liberalization. This figure is
the maximum, and consequently prob
ably would not be reached"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
MINIMUM WAGE LAW
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Supreme Court Declares Dis
trict of Columbia Law As
Price Fixing

Washington, D. C.-Minimum wage
laws, operative now in several states,
have been struck a serious blow by
the United States supreme court A
decision rendered may result ulti-
mately in notification of all such
statutes.
The court held that the minimum
wage law Of the District of Columbia,
passed by Congress to fix wages Of
women and girls, is unconstitutional
on the grounds that it is a price fixing
measure, restriction upon the right
OF contract, and is outside legislative
power. Legal experts here admitted
that the decision threatened very Sc
riously all state minimum wage laws,
though validity of none of these was
involved directly.
California, Kansas, New York, Ore
gon, Wisconsin and Washington-all
OF which have wage-hxing laws of
their own-intervened in the cases at
the courts consent as friends OF the
court.
A very serious threat to state wage
laws is seen in that portion of the
opinion declaring that fixing of wages
is beyond legislative power. The
opinion OF the court was delivered by
Justice Sutherland Chief Justice
Taft, Justice Holmes and Justice San
ford. dissenting, claimed that wages
could be fixed by law If working con-
ditiOns can. as they amount to the
same thing.
The law declared unconstitutional
applies TO women and girls, and the
court held in its opinion that women
have become so nearly equal to men
that special safeguards to protect
them in making contracts for their la
Dor no longer are needed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Drastic Blue Laws for CHICAGO.

Springfield. Ill.-A drastic Blue
Sunday bill. which would stop every
form OF commercialized entertain
ment. including movies and baseball.
on the Sabbath was introduced in
the Illinois Legislature. The bill is
said to be the answer OF reform
leaders to the bills now pending to
legalize boxing, horse racing and
Pari-mutuel betting. The measure
has the support Of the Chicago
Church Federation. Presbyterian,
Methodist and Baptist churches and
Lords Day Alliance.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Berlin Must Make Direct Over
lures for Settlement, Allied
Leaders Report
SENTRIES IN AREA DOUBLED
Nature OF Paris Farley Not DivuIqed
as Premiers Express Determine
tion Germany Must Yield
Announce No Settlement.

Paris, France.-The dove OF peace,
which has been tapping about the
Quai D'Qrsay for some days. has fed.
IL was announced following a confer
ence between Premiers Poincare Of
France and Theunis OF Belgium. that
Germany may expect increased pres
sure in the Ruhr instead Of the olive
branch.
Reports that France and Belgium
had agreed on a new reparations Of
fer 10 Germany and that Great Britain
might fall in line with her two allies
thus were dispelled quickly.
The foreign office bulletin said it
had been decided to accentuate Ruhr
pressure and to continue that course
as long as necessary to force Germany
TO make direct proposals.
There was no hint OF what new
measures may be taken. The Franco
Belgians have already resorted to
nearly every possible means to ex-
tract reparations from the rich Ger
man industrial area. Railroads have
been confiscated. officials and citizens
arrested or expelled, coal and coke
seized and other drastic measures
taken. However. Poincaire and
Theunis apparently have another plan
up their sleeve to make Germany
capitulate in the coal war of the Ruhr.
Information from Berlin indicated
that Germany was not yet ready to
say "kamerad" by submitting a new
reparations proposal. The Cuno cab
met, furthermore, is hoping against
hope that the United States, Britain
or some other nation will induce
France and Belgium TO submit the
whole problem OF reparations to an
international commission OF experts.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Mexico Will Be Told Terms.

Washington. d. C.-The United
States government soon again may
make plain TO tine Obregon govern
ment OF Mexico the terms upon
which recognition will be extended.
The Mexican situation is developing
in such a way that Secretary of State
Hughes may feel it necessary to out
line in a clear and concise way just
why this government is not recogniz-
ing Mexico just as he recently told
why the United States could not, un-
der present circumstances resume
relations with Russia
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

redwood, w. va.-Angered be
cause he had accused her OF being
friendly with another man. Mrs
Ruth Green. aged 35. a divorcee and
mother of two children. shot and kill.
ed Holly Gates. aged 40. local pool
room proprietor. as he lay asleep in
bed az bis home here. The woman
used a shotgun. placing Il close
against Gates body and aring the lef,
barrel. the charge passing through hia
BODY and causing instant death.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
New "RootIeanlnny rriok

Atlantic City. N. IA drink with
every half sole. Two drinks when
rubber heels are ordered as well. This
is what prohibition agents declare
occurred in the shoe repairing shop
OF Myer Cohen, who was arrested
charged with violating the federal dry
law. Fourteen quarts OF alleged
whisky were found at the rear OF the
shop. Cohen the agents said, did a
rushing business. his patrons shoes
apparently wearing out very often.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Florida Erplorer, R.portsd Sal.

Miami, Fla-Tweuty-four Tamaimi
trail explorers. reported lost In the
everglades In their attempt 20 push
the first motor party across the state
over the newly laid and stnl uncom-
pleted highway were travelling a
rocky road perhaps 80 miles west OF
Miami safe and sound. despite nu-
merous hardships. A telegram TO the
Miami Herald" said that the worst
was thought % be over and the Jour
ney would be completed ia due time.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Washington. D. ca $4,000. 900
increase in the March collections OF
income and profits taxes are com
pared for his entrance into heaven.
last year. on which the higher income
surtax .rates applied give a practical
answer 20 'he tax problem and
shows clearly what course further
revision should take Secretary Mel
ION declared in a statement given TO
the nrnss
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Miami. Fla -Crazed with the pain
% long illness, which three operations
had failed 20 alleviate. Mrs Helen
Simms. 46 years old. drenched herself
with Kerosene. lighted a match 90 her
clothing. screamed once and was
burned 10 death. Police az arst work.
ed on the theory that the woman had
been murdered and because of her
small size believed her % be but fe
years old. rhe Womau's husband
later was found and be identified her
az his wife. He said she kad been
demsntad ever hsr nlnaaa.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Akron. o twenty-five Akron school
children were Injured. one seriously.
when a special Northern Ohio trac.
ton car in which they were travel
ing 10 Cleveland for music memory
contest. coilded with a milk train
on siding near Cuyah0ga sails.
David Monhert suffered a broken lex
and serious bruises and is In the peo-
pies Hospital tere The trip was
abandoned
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
House Doomed in Younqwood.

Greensburg. Pa.-Five members Of
the family OF Fred Steinbiser. in
Youngwood. near here. narrowly es-
capped injury when a dynamite bomb
believed TO have been placed by mis-
take under the front porch OF the
Steinbiser home. exploded. tearing
away the porch and tossing the occu-
pants OF the house % the floor. Three
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stenbiser
asleep on the second floor. were
thrown from their beds and suffered
bruises. Mr.. and Mrs Steinbiser.
sitting In rocking chairs In the kitch-
en- Of the house. also were thrown
10 the floor.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Excursion Steamer In Collision

GallipOlis, O.-The Pittsburgh ex-
cursion steamer Homer Smith, largest
on the Ohio river, collided with the
dredgebOat Western at Eight-Mile
Island, 10 miles above here. with
1,5OO Modern WOOdmen with wives
and sweethearts on board. The
dredg gboat was sunk. its crew escap-
ing in small boats. The Homer
Smith was not seriously damaged
and proceeded home, after a delay OF
several hours, with her excursionists.
from Pomeroy. Middlepcrt, Point
Pleasant and Gallipolis.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
nProphesn Buried in Special Robe

Toledo O-George w. Shipley,
'prohphet," aged so years, divine
healer" and a familiar figure about
ohio for many years. wore in death
the gorgeous reiment he had pre-
Jared for his entrance into heaven.
Shipley recently died at the Lucas
County In0rmary. He was buried in
gorgeous purple robe which he ex
pected 10 wear in Paradise; a fancy
trumpet for conversation with the
angelic hosts. and a huge hat. made
expressly for his departure from this
world.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Winchester, Ky.-Having signed a
statement in which he expressed re-
gret FOR any damage" caused to the
institution as a result OF the chapel
address In which he declared he was
unable to find conflict between the
organic theory OF evolution and the
Biblical account OF the creation, Pro
lessor Ralph Demaree is again meet
ing with his classes IN physics and
mathematics at Kentucky Wesleyan
College here. He was suspended re-
Gently by the directors.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Erie. officials Of the Bessemer
railroad have announced plans OF
that railroad % start work soon on
the construction here OF a new pas.
senger station and a new freight de-
pot. Under the plans outlined. the
present depot structure will be moved
to Twelfth and Peach streets. a block
from The business district The build
ing viii be maze into two-story
structure. the second floor 10 Be used
for local offices. A modern freight
siatioH viii be built.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

New York. n. Y.-Apartment houses
in Berlin are being offered TO Amer.
ican buyers at prices as low as $4,000
for a building of 21 six and seven
room apartments by the German
American Realtors Company, with OF.
fees here. One Of the buildings. held
at $500. cost S25O,OOO when built be
fore the war, according % Harry
Levenson. one Of a trio OF young men
who organized the company to sen
real estste IN Germany.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Estimate Population at 11o.sss 5oa

Washington, d. C-Population OF
the United States will be 11O,663,5O2
on July 1, 1923, according to an esti-
mate by the census bureau statistic
ians. The country's population is in.
creasing at the rate of 1,415,1O9 an
nually. This would give a total OF
119,S61,71O by the time the next cen
sus is taken in 1880. The 1920 CEN
sus showed population Of 105,-
71O62O
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Washington. - ca serious short.
age % farm labor is imminent. the
employment service Of The Labor De
partment predicted SO great is the
demand already that in some sec.
tions of the west a shortage is ap-
parent The whole Industrial situa-
ticn 90 The country shows a healthy
and robust condition" the service
statement stated
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Kills wifi. and Tbr.. cbiIdr.,

Seattle, Wash.-M Efee, a second
hand dealer, shot to death his wife
and three young daughters, one an
infant, because he was tired Of so
much trouble at home,' he said, when
he walked into a police station here
Efee was locked up while policeme en-
hurried to his home six blocks away
and verified his report that he had
shot his wife four times and each
OF the children two or three times.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Train Hits Auto; Two Women Dead.

Scranton, Pa. - Two women were
killed when an Ontario and Western
train struck an automobile at Carbon
street crossing. The dead are Mrs.
Alice Bono and her sister, Mary Col
burn. Charles Bono, husband of the
dea dwoman, is believed to be dying.
The train dragged the automobile 500
feet, the victims being hurled out by
the collision.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Pet Causes Earrar smlt.

New York, n. Y. The weeping
"eyes" Of Geraldine Farrar's pet
Pekinese were wiped on towels used
by Ellen Swanson. a maid. who con-
tracted the affiiction, the latter
charges in Supreme Court suit for s5.-
600 filed against hte diva. Miss Far
rar filed an answer denying any
knowledge OF the charge
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Exports Show Big Increase

Washington. d. C.-Exports from
the United States in March were
valued at t35o.000 900. compared with
S329979.S17 for the same month Of
last year. the commerce department
has announced For the nine-months
period ending April 1 exports totaled
f3.0o3Sls72s. as compared with 81
s100Oi333 for the corresponding Pc
riod of a year ago.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Auto Mlshap; Nine Injured.

New York. n. Y.-John Floyd, a
chauffeur. who deserted his taxicab
after blowing through group of Sal
walton Army workers marching across
Washington Heights bridge, injuring
nine Of them, was later arrested and
lodged in Jail. He told the police he
had turned to avoid a collision with
a trolley pole and his car plunged
into the marchers
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Flve Perlsh In Earmhouse Elr..

Sioux City, Ia.-Five persons, ir.
cluding four children, were burned to
death when FIRE destroyed the George
Babb, near Whiting, Ia The dead
are John Baab. aged Al years, broth
er Of the owner, and four children Of
George Baab. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Baab and two children narrowly es-
capped in their night clothes.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Salaries Paid Win Liquor Zines.

Girard, O.-Fines collected in the
police court 1T Giard-mainly from
liquor cases-have been sufficient to
pay the salaries of all the police. all
members Of the fire department and
the executive and clerical members
Of the city's official family. Council
gave the police a vote of thanks and
10 per cent increase in pay.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Ambridge. Pa.-The body OF a p
year-old boy was taken from the Ohio
river here by employees of the Ameri-
can Bridge Company plant The body.
which had apparently been Ga the
water for several weeks. was dressed
In a khaki suit There we're no marks
on the clothing that might aid In es-
tablishing an identity
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Capitalist suceums on Train.

New York. ". Y.-The body Of John
Blackwell CoJb, aged 65. prominent
capitalist. was found in his state
room on a train from Hot Springs.
Ark, on its arrival at the Pennsyl-
vania station. Cobb. who lived at
Stamford Conn, for many years, was
vice president Of the American To
bacco Company and a director a. the
United Drug Company
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Blast Fatal "a pnnilist

Canton, O.-Albert Devrose, aged
20, known to fight fans throughout
northern Ohio and western PennsyI-
vania as Rabbit" Devore, is dead ::
Martin Perath, aged %, may be ia
tally injured and three other men
were seriously burned at the plant
OF the United Alloy Corporation when
a big ladle car Of molten Stag explod-
ed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
Two Held in Mine Disaster.

Ebensburg, Pa. - superintendent
William H. Young and Mine Fore
man owen ]. Flanagan, employed at
the Reilly mine in Spangler, who are
charged with involuntary manslaugh-
ter, growing out OF the disaster in
which II miners perished last No
vember at Spangler, came here and
obtained their release, each posting
bail in the sum OF 81 500.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Morgantown-As a means OF solving
the high school shortage problem
throughout the county. city and dis
trict boards have agreed upon a plan
70 erect a union high school here suf-
ficienuy large 70 accommodate 1000
students. II Is estimated that the
structure will cost more than $1,000
600.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Philippi-E1k district citizens have
petitioned the Barbour county court
FOR special election on the issuance
of $4,000 In bonds for improved
roads hard surfaced road from the
Clarksburg- -Buckhannon pike 20 Phil
ippL. by way of Overfeld and Elk
City, Is contemplated
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Martinsburg-Schooi teachers OF
the Eastern Panhandle closed a ses-
sion here after organizing the East
ern Panhandle Teachers Association.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Huntington-Oscar keenan,. II, who
shot Mrs. Maggie Davis, 21. In the
neck while playing with a revolver.
was released from custody under ST.
900 bond for hearing in the court OF
Justice OF the Peace Shy on a charge
of shooting with intent 20 kill. Mrs.
Davis wound was superficial. hospital
authorities said, and her recovery -
expected.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Wheellng-Boulders hanging out
over the river road north OF Wheel
ing are 10 be removed. the board OF
county commissioners reported. These
stones have been a menace 20 safety
for years, II was pointed out. Sever
al instances OF narrow escapes from
disaster by rocks and stone tumbling
on TO the road have been reported.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19
N E w S
CULLINGS
FROM -
WEST VIRGINIA

wheeling-John Jackson. a paroled
convict, was sentenced 20 the state
prison for FIVE years by Judge Robin
son upon his plea OF guilty 20 rob
bling a farmer OF % cents.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

MorgantOwn-An ordinance passed
BY city council, which forbade children
roller skating on sidewalks and from
playing in public places, met opposi-
ton when a number Of parents filed
objections and the MOrgantown Pa
rent-Teacher association lodged for
NAL protest. The ordinance ls to be
taken up for review.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Morgantown-For a consideration OF
100000, Frank l.. Bowman and Fred
Tropf, local coal operators, have pur-
chased the plant and good will OF the
Hess Coal and Coke Company. ad-
Joining their present holdings near
Granville. The plant is developing
the Dewickley vein.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Clarksburg - Police Chief Laco NJ.
Wolfe, Of Clarksburg has issued a
warning to motorists against The prac-
tice OF driving around the left side
OF a street car.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Parkersburg-Th Citizens Lumber
Company has purchased the Parkers
burg brickyard and 2TS acres OF land
adjoining the plant, and is planning
to erect a large brick manufactures Rl
plant upon the property. The land
contains large shale deposits, especial
ly suitable for friedrich.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Martinsburg-A mysterious woman
who wears three wells and who fright
ens persons By her strange actions
has thrown the Funkstown and Bene-
VIOLA districts into a state OF excite
ment and police Of that section have
been Instructed 70 take her into Gus
eEody.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Elkins-Cidzens residing along the
route have obtained permission from
Randolph county court for the con
struction Of a telephone line from
Pickens 10 the Webster county line.
II. b. Reilley has also obtained per
mission from the court 10 build a
telephone line from the Loop mine
90 Laurel station. Bonds have been
given for both projects.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Huntington-Suit for $4,000 dam
ages has been instituted here against
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company by Ezra f. Knight, employee
of its local shops for physical injuries
alleged TO have been received when
he was struck by a heavy spike while
at work In the company shops The
spike hit his eye and caused such SCI
we're injuries that sight Of the member
was lost.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Morgantown-Prel work has
started in connection with resumption
of activity on the Morgantown-Fair-
mont and Morgantown-Point Marion
state road projects, and as soon as
weather conditions permit, contractors
who have the contracts on both
stretches will have large force OF
men at work.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Charleston-Clark Kyle. Of GO6 Capt.
tol street, employee In the state au-
ditor's office, suffered painful cuts and
bruises about the face when the auto
mobile which he was driving coilided
with the automobile OF George Camp
bell parked In Jackson street Con
siderable damage was done % both
vehicles. The binding lights OF an
approaching automobile are said %
have been the cause of the collision.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

Sutton-With the coming OF spring.
renewed business activity is asserting
itself in Sutton and from present in
dicatiOns. Sutton and Braxton county
are TO have a year Of prosperity and
plenty during 1923.