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The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
PENSION BILL IS PASSED BY
 LOWER HOUSE
Also Ask Federal High way Act Be Extended
 to Alaska

JUNEAU, April II. - The Shepard pension bill passed the House without a dissenting vote. The features of the measure are that the maximum al lawonces for men are $25 and women $45 monthly, and makes provisions for the payment of pensions to per sons after leaving the Territory, re- gardless of the length of time residing outside of Alaska, if the allowance is started prior to removal from the Ter ritory.
 man jury bill, striking therefrom the clause allowing women to claim sex as an exemption from service, was passed.
 The Decker ship subsidy bill, provid- ing subsidy for the route from Nome to Kotzebue and Nome to St. Michael, not to exceed $5,0O0 on the first and S3,5OO annually on the second route, was passed.
 general uSllCleHCy uSdSul t, Sdll ing a total of $19,000, covering short ages for the schools, fish commission, dependent children and the Agricul- tural College passed.
 Representative Daly introduced a memorial asking for the extension of the Federal Highway Act to Alaska, also a bill for creating a Board for the development of animal industry, carrying an appropriation of $1OO,OOO for the encouragement of reindeer, muskox, yak and fur-bearing animal industry. The House passed six minor Senate bills.
 The Senate tackled the first lengthy measure in the municipal code, amending literally and recommitting for re-drafting before putting on final passage.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
SEATTLE JAP MURDERS
 WIFE, THREE CHILDREN

SEATTLE, April 11.-Mitsuca Endo a Japanese who conducts a second hand store in this city, appeared at police headquarters early this morn ing, and surrendered himself, stating that he had just shot and killed his wife and three children. In explana- ton of this mad act Endo declared that he had tried to get his wife to re- turn to Japan with him and that she had refused. The police believe that Endo is insane and he is under obser- vatlon by psychopathic experts.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
FISHERMEN HAVE AGREED ACCEPT WAGE OFFERED

SEATTLE, April 1.-The dispute between the salmon packers oper ating in the Boring Sea region of Alaska, and their fishermen em- ployes, has been satisfactorily ad- justed, according to a statement issued today by P. E. Olson, Secre- tary of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Olson stated that authorita- tive advice from San Francisco union officials had been received announc- ing the signing of the wage con tracts. He further said that he was surprised at the early ending of the controversy which he had not expected to be settled before next Saturday. The fishing fleet will soon sail for the North.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11

LONDON, April 1.-The action of the Turkish Nationalist Assembly at Angora in granting valuable conces- sions to a group of American financial interests is the climax of twenty years of effort put forth by Rear-Admlral Colby Mitchell Chester, retired of- ficer of the American Navy, resident in Washington. Associated with Ad- niral Chester are General George w.. Goethals, builder of the Panama Canal, Kermit Roosevelt, son of the ex-president. and many other prom inent Americans.
 The syndicate proposes to construct from Angora more than two thousand miles of railroad. Their plans include the reconstruction of the new Turk ish capital along the lines of modern American city. New ports, with mod ern quays, will be built. In return for this the Turks give the syndicate the
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
SAYS ISSUE CL0UDED
 INTERNATIONAL COURT

WASHINGTON, April 11.-It was stated at the White House today that President Harding was totally unable to discover any logic or sound reasoning in the arguments advanced by certain critics of his recommen- dation that the United States take part in the International Court to the effect that such adhesion would be getting into the League of Na- tions by the back door. The Presi- dent is said to believe that the friends of the League have beclouded the issue.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
SECRET SESSIONS ARE HELD TO INVESTIGATE
 COAL STRIKE RIOTS

SPRINGFIELD, H., April 11-The joint Legislative Committee appoint ed to conduct the States investiga- tion of the Herrin coal strike riots commenced its labors yesterday by holding secret sessions. The public and all representatives of the press were barred from the hearing. The first witnesses heard were Governor Len Small. Adjutant General Black, Attorney General Brundage, and Sam Hunter. The committee announced that open sessions would be held later, both here and at the scene of the tragedy in Williamson County.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
CHIEF OF STAFF OF IRISH ARMY
 IS CAPTURED
Later Dies From Wounds Received While
 Fighting

DUBLIN, April 1.-The Irish Re publicans received a severe blow yesterday when Liam Lynch, chief of staff of the Irish Republican Army was captured by Free State troops during an engagement near New castle. The capture of Lynch was made public by the Government in an official communication which re- cited that Lynch was in serious condition due to wounds received in the fighting.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
SEEKING REBELLlOUS LEADERS

LONDON, April 11.-According to Belfast dispatches received here to- day announcing the death of Liam
 Lynch, the insurgent chief who was wounded during fight between Free State and Irregular troops, the Gov
 ernment forces are hot on the trail of Eamonn DeValera, Countess Mar kievicz, and other rebellious Irish leaders. The capture of these with the consequent breaking down of the organized revolt in the southern government is hourly expected. The insurgents are reported to be in hiding in the Knockmeal Down mountains which is a desolate range in County Waterford, close to Tipperary. Informed opinion here is that the Irish guerilla warfare cannot long survive the death of Lynch who is credited with having the military brains of the Irregulars.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
FISHERMEN DESERT
 AFTER DRAWING PAY

SAN FRANCISCO, April Il. - Forty men who had signed up in Los Angeles to go to Alaska for the Bristol Bay Packing Company, de- serted their ship, the barkentine City of Sydney, when the vessel put into this port yesterday. The police an- nounced that each of the deserters had signed contract to go north for the fishing season and had been paid fifteen dollars as advance wages. The vessel is owned by the Alaska Packers Association.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
AMERICANS GET CONCESSIONS IN TURKEY
President Planning On Alaska Trip
SCANDAL LOOMS UP
 IN VETERANS' BUREAU

WASHINGTON, April 11.-John F. O'Ryan, chief counsel for the Senate Investigating Committee which is probing into the affairs Of the Veter ans Bureau admitted today that it looked as if the preliminary facts so far disclosed in the survey evidenced that conditions of dishonesty on a pretty big scale will be found here and there"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
FORMER EVANGELIST
 MUST SERVE SENTENCE

LOS ANGELES, April H. - Up holding the verdict of the lower court, the State Appellate court to- day decided that Herbert Wilson, a former evangelist and an alleged mail bandit, must serve a life sen tence at San Quentin for the killing of Herbert Cox, his pal in an at tempted jail-break in April, 1922.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH
 AT BABE FARMHOUSE

SIOUX CITY, April 11.-In an unexplained fire which today totally destroyed the well-known Colonel Babb farmhouse in the suburbs of this city, one man and four children were burned to death.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE
 ON REDUCTION TAXES

WASHINGTON, April II. - The Presidents view concerning reduc- tion of the present schedules in the income tax laws is said to be that if a reduction is to be made it should be made general and put into effect all along the line instead of applying solely to surtaxes.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
BLACK HAND PLOT IS
 CAUSE OF TWO DEATHS

CHICAGO, April 1.-Two bomb ex- plosions occurred yesterday in the Italian district located in the north side of this city. The police, follow ing an investigation of the bombings which resulted in the death of two men. assert that the outrages were the result of a Blackhand plot.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, April 11.-Fish prices today: Fresh halibut, 11%c and 6c. No pickled offered.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11
DIES FROM WOUNDS

DUBLIN, April 11.-Liam Lynch. the head of the insurgent Irish Army, who was brought to this city after his capture at Newcastle, died today from wounds received in the fighting yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11

PARTICULARS ARE EXECUTED
 DUBLIN, April 11.-According to dispatches received by headquarters of the Free State Army, six Irish Irregulars were executed at Guam today.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-11

ANGORA, April Il. - The Turkish Nationalist Assembly has ratified and confirmed the concessions involving valuable mineral lands in Turkey made by the Kemalist government to the Chester Syndicate composed of American capitalists and mining engl- neers.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19

jury in connection with the charges of murder against Isadorc F. Guilbeault of Woonsoeket.
 Guilbeault is charged with the mur- der of Albert Touchette, formerly of Putnam and North Grosvenordale who conducted a grocery store just over the Rhode Island line in Blackstone. Touehette's murder took place on Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Guil- beault was caught three days later.
 Miss Martin, resident of Woon- socket. was arrested the day following the murder on charge of aiding a criminal to escape. She is now out on bail.
 When the case was heard by the grand jury Monday Lieut.. Kimball of the Massachusetts State Constabulary, who aided the Woonsocket police in capturing Guilbeault, was unable to appear because of illness.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
EAST THOMPSON

Rev. j. F. Miller was in South. bridge and Webster Wednesday of this week.
 Carlton White and family are occu- pying the tenement recently vacated by William Barbour.
 Mrs. Ann Joslin returned to her home here Tuesday after spending several weeks in Webster with her sister, Mrs. Upham.
 Mrs. Lizzie Shalda and son Walter of New Britain have been visiting her father, Charles Robbins, and sister Mrs. George Swenson.
 There was a service at the Metho- dist church Sunday morning, but ow- ing to the bad travelling and some sickness, there was small attend ance
 The quarterly conference, which was to have been held last Monday, was postponed until Jan. 23 on ac- count of the storm. The weather per hitting, t will be held at the parson- age Tuesday at 280 o'clock.
 The snow of the past two weeks has filled the roads SO it is impossible to get out with an auto, and those who have horse are the ones that can do business these days. Sleighs that have been stored for years are being brought forth and put to good use.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS

The regular January meeting of the Putnam School committee was held in the office of the secretary Monday evening. The superintendent read a summary of conclusions regarding promotion, grading and supervision arrived at through two conferences of school officials held recently in Conn ecticut. The matter of reestablishing kindergartens next year in the school system was discussed and laid on the table for action at a subsequent meet ing. It was voted Co have the super intendent attend the meeting of the Department of Superiuteudcnts of the National Educational Association next month
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
OUADIC

Mrs. Ira Munyan was Putnam yis- itor Tuesday.
 Mrs. Ernest Sheldon, who has been ill, is recovering.
 Raymond Sherman, who has been l i'll, is recovering.
 Joseph suprenant and family moy- ed % Chapel street Putnam, Satur- day
 Mrs. Oscar C. Jensen, who teaches in Lebanon, spent the weekend at her home here. The sawmills, which are usually busy, are not running now on account of the deep snow.
 Byron Teft and Bert Russ are stay ing in Putnam for while, as the use of their cars is impossible owing to the snow storms.
 Mrs. Herbert Russ, who has been very i'll since Thanksgiving, is reeov- ering, and SO also is Miss Elinor, who has had searletina.
 Mrs. Henry King, who is employed in Putnam and motors to and from the city each day, has been obliged to remain at home the past week on ac- count of the travelling.
 Quadie Lake, so beautiful in seen cry. and especially in winter, is also the scene of many fishing expeditions. New Years Day one man secured a large string of beauties, none weigh inc less than two and one-half pounds.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
THOMPSON

Mrs. John R. Gladding k seriously i'll, and under the care of two nurses.
 We are glad to learn hat little Ed gar Elliott, who has been quite sick with bronchial pneumonia. is on the road to recovery.
 Mir. Linus Logee's tractor with a big snow plow has cleared the road from the church corner to Quadic, making the road passable fer automobiles once more.
 Miss Mildred Mclsaacs has so far recovered from her accident as to be expected back to her duties at the Tourtellotte Memorial High school on Monday of next week.
 Rupert Geissler, who has been em- ployed by the General Electric Com pany at Lynn, Mass, is home at his grandmother Mrs. E. F. Rhodes, on the sick list, but is improving.
 Mir. Louis Ream has had the big room which used to house the carriag- es turned into an indoor tennis court. This makes an excellent place for re- creation during this winter weather.
 Since the last snow fall it has be- come a common sight to see cars stuck in the snow drifts. Mrs. Ream's Cad lilac got into difficulties at West Thompson on Monday morning. and the Bayer truck was called into ser. vice to tow 1t back to the Carolyn Hall Garage for repairs.
 The Thimble Club met with Mrs. Amidon last week. Mrs. Oscar Nun van was in charge of the program anl gave a most interesting historical re view of 1922. There was a fair at tendance. and all report a very enjoy able time. Mrs. Maitland entertaius the club at it's next meeting, Jan. 25
 The Grange meeting held on Tues day evening was fairly well attended in spite of the very bad condition of some of the country roads. The Mas ter, Mrs. Richard Barton, and chap lain, Mrs J. ]. Bernklow. who both attended the State Grange meeting at Hartford last week, gave very inter esting reports. Plans are under way for series of card parties to be given to raise money for Good Times Fund, ]" which will be used for furnish ing music for the young people who like to dance after the closing exer- cises of the Grange. Mrs. Richard Barton will give the first of the series on Wednesday evening next. for all Grange members.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
TEACHERS MEET
Hear Interesting and Instructive Ad-
 dress on Physical Education

About forty teachers representing all of the teachers of Che Putnam schools and some of the teachers of the Thompson schools met in the high school building Tuesday afternoon and listened to an address and demon stration of physical education by George O. Draper of Che Physical De partment of the International Com mittee Y. Nj. c. A Mr. Draper show ed the teachers how Co give various kinds of educational games, games for concentration, quiet games, active games, geography games, arithmetic games and a wide variety of physical education activities. The meeting was pronounced we'll worth while by the teachers.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19

stable Norbert C. Bouley of Black
 stone, Yvonne Martin, known as the sweetheart of the prisoner. and other witnesses including two little girls. one of whom IS believed to be the "newsgirl" who gave the police the tip which led to search for the man now
 held, went to Worcester Monday where they were heard before grand
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
Don't Gamble With Your Health

Investing is thing gambling is another. It. poor bus gamble investment When vou buy rubbers or oVershoe o protect your feet against the ice and sush of winter months make investment in the best kind of health insurance. Don't gamble Seconds Factory Damaged, otherwise imperfect rubber footwear that may fail 10 give you either protection O service
 We exclusive agents i'll Putnam for PERFECT QUALITY Converse Rubber footwear products which include the a Leather Heel Seat rubbers, Triple Tread Caters boots and basket ball shoes Every pair shoes bear ing the Converse Trade Mark is fully guaranteed by respon sibe manufacturer and will be promptly replaced if it fails satisfactorily because any flaw work manship.
 Factory Seconds sold ata cheaper price because they admitted to be imperfect and carry guarantee of kind Don't gamble on them H'spoor economy. For an investment that will bring in satisfying pair of durable rimttng Converse Rubbers Oversoes LIZOTTE'S SMM66FP SM6Pr
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
JURY HEARS EVIDENCE
Police Testify at Hearing Upon Mur.
 der of Former Local Resident

Chief Inspector Jalbert, Capt. Gil christ and Inspector Crowley of the Woonsocket police department, Medi- cal Examiner Robert G. Reed, Con-
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-19
Dancing Every Evening MUSIC ELABORATE DECORATIONS

Have you seen the HOPE CHEST yet? Probably not Delay in shipping made it impossible to display it last week in Gilman & Co.'s window It is there now. Be sure and see it. The latest thing out and its contents, we'll % and see it, then judge for yourselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
l WOMEN WILL BACK
 CLEANUP IF CITY,
 CHAIRMAN STATES.
Unity Of Action Evident On All Sides, Sterne Declares
 Monday

"Women of Birmingham have en- tered enthusiastically into the spirit of the elean-up campaign and almost unanimously signified their willing ness to cooperate to the fullest ex- tent" Mrs. Nell R. Wallace, chairman of the women's division, announced Monday following an executive meet ing of the Junior Chamber of Conn merce, which organization, in CO., operation with civic clubs, women's organizations, the Boy Scouts and city officials, have united to give Birmingham the most thorough clean ing 1t ever has been subjected to.
 "A unity of action highly gratify- ing to the Junior Chamber is evident on all sides" M H. Sterne, chair man, stated Monday, following the committee meeting. Completion ot the work of organizing the city into districts, with woman's organiza- ton in charge of work in each dis trict was announced. Their work will be augmented by the assistance of Boy Scouts, who have been lined up for duty, and stand ready to assist the committee in whatever way pos sible. They will be called upon to clean up their own premises, dis tribute literature, and where neces- sary help in removing waste from vacant lots and other objectionable places. This, the scouts have readily signifed their willingness to do.
 Individual cooperation. as highly important as that of the organiza- tions, has been freely promised. Transfer men, coal dealers and mer- chants will supply fleets of trucks to assist the city in removing gar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

bage. This work Is under the direc- tion of A. R. Redburn. Ten addi- tional trucks, to be added to the city's quota, have been assured for the seven days, 1t is stated
 The health department Is furnish ing additional inspectors, who will look after the condition of property and the fire department, under the direction of Chief Akin, will make every effort to reduce the fire haz- ard to the minimum.
 The Birmingham Real Estate board Thursday will be asked to communi- cate with property owners and renters and by personal request en- list their cooperation in removing waste from occupied premises.
 Organization of the negroes Is un- der the direction of Dr. U. G. Mason. who reports splendid progress in get ting the negro population interested in the project Almost to the per son, he says, they have come forth with assurance of the heartiest CO., operation and many of them have be- gun cleaning their premises
 The great gospel of cleanliness has been the outstanding truth we have preached; cleanliness, as an aid to health, and cleanliness as a matter of civic pride. and the response has been gratifying" Mir. Sterne an- nounced. Another meeting will be held at l o'clock Thursday in the ex- ecutive room of the Junior Chamber of Commerce when final details will be settled preparatory to the opening of the weeks campaign Mondoy to continue one week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
THINKS DETROIT
 CITY OWNERSHIP
 PLAN SUCCE ESSF u
Dever Declares Municipal Ownership Only Solution
 To Problem
By RODNEY F. DUTHCER Leased Wire to The AEe-HeraId) }

CHICAGO, July 2.-Chlcago would soon become the largest city in America owning and operating It's own traction system, under the plans of Mayor William E. Dever.
 The mayor, in a message to the city council Monday, urged purchase of the surface and elevated lines here sat the earliest possible date" He hopes to operate the lines assuc- ccssfully as has been done on the Detroit plan, thus far the Cutstand ing instance of successful municipal ownership of car lines.
 The municipal ownership plan is the only means of ending the 'ln- human overcrowding and inadequate service" now prevailing here, the mayor believes.
 Reduction Tn Fares.
 He also promises a radical reduc- ton in fares, and the adoption of ex- tension plans tG relieve congestion in the downtown district and give more rapid transit routes to outlying sections.
 The mayor asked the aldermen to begin work at once on his plan and expressed the hope that definite re- suits could be secured by fall, when the council reconvenes. The coun- cirs transportation committee will meet to take up. the mayors message Friday.
 Any plan for traction settlement, including any contract for the pur- chase of the existing properties and the prices to be paid therefore. must be submitted to a referendum vote of the people" Dever said.
 Solution Of Problem.
 
 lem for Chicago. to some extent ap- plicable in other large cities, he de- clared involves broadly:
 l. The development of compre- heasive unified transportation sys- tenn affording rapid, convenient and comfortable transportation from one part of the city to another, including transportation to and from outlying districts, where the service is now poor or non-existent; relieving con- gestion in the central business dis trict, and providing rapid transit routes enabling car riders to go from one side of the city to another with out going through the central busi- ness district.
 ?. The lowest fare possible consis- tent with good service, adequate wages and just working conditions fer the employees, and without im- posing any additional burden on the taxpayers.
 3. Restoration to the city of "home rule" over its transportation facil- ities.
 The mayor demanded a price mot so low as to be confiscatory or SC high as to be unjust to the car riders" The purchase, he said, should be made with the aid of special bonds or certificates under the pro- visions of Chicago's municipal own CT ship act.