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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-06-21

against the funds as therein stated.
On motion the board adjourned tn
meet July End, 1923, at / 80 y. m.
Upon call Of the chairman the
BOARD of county commissioners met
IN special session June 18th, 1923 at
i:5O p. M, all members being present.
The meeting was called for the Dur
pose OF authorizing modification of
the contract between Gordon Wilson
ana Benton county for the construc-
tion OF Permanent Highway No. ga,
necessitated by the fact that gravel
In the river pit from which gravel
was being taken was exhausted. A
supplementary agreement was or
dered entered into authorizing the use
OF crusher pit known as the Fam
ning pit. This gravel is to be run
thru crusher to be furnished by the
Benton county. The moving and in
stallation of the crusher to be at the
expense of the contractor.
Application for dance hall license
was received from the Hanford Com
munlty club, and license ordered is
sued in conformity with the rules and
regulations prescribed at the meeting
of June 9th. . .. - .
On motion the board adjourned to
meet Monday, July End, 1923 at 80
p. m.
e. o. KEENE, Clerk of the Board
OF County Commissioners, Benton
County, Washington.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-06-21
HEDGES NEWS


L. in honor of Mrs. Alma Miller of
, ua at an afternoon luncheon Fri
. low in hoor of Mrs. Alma Miller of
&C. T-eemont, Nebr., who is leaving very
.hortly for her home in the East.
Mrs. Alma Miller and daughter left
cunday noon for Cheyenne, Wyoming
ond will visit with friends there en-
sonte to their home in Fremont,
Nebraska.
The Ladies' Aid meeting was post
oned until further notice.
Mrs. H. E. Cooper visited Mrs. J..
r Ryerson Tuesday afternoon.
John G. Johnson has been sick and
Is expecting to leave for Portland.
Mrs. Hooker shipped three crates of
dewberries Monday, the first of the
season.
Mrs. Helps had word from Mrs. Fay
this week. They are having a won
derful trip and enjoying it to the full.
All are in the best of health.
Mrs. Hiram Johnson was a visitor
at the Helps home Monday.
Children's Day was observed last
Sunday and great credit is due the
committee in charge. The young folk
did fine.
Grange meeting will be held as US
ual Saturday night and the juvenile
members will have charge of the pro-
gram.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-06-21
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

The board Of County Commissioners
Of Benton county, met at their office
in the Court House, Monday, June a,
1923 at 200 p. M, all members being
present. The minutes of the last
meeting were approved.
Depository bond of the Citizens
bank in the sum of 100000 was
approved.
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investigation having been made as
to the cost of artificial limbs # Is
ordered, all members concurring, that
an artificial limb be purchased for
Jerry Sullivan, now county charge.
The resignation of C.. A. Wamba
county coroner, was received and ac-
copied = - -
1t is ordered that the bill of C.
Staser, acting coroner at the inquest
on p. L Keith, be allowed in the sum
of $500. ~ sum
Earl Perry, constable at Richland.
having rendered his resignation and
a petition being before the board for
the appointment of A l.. Campbell
TO NIL the vacancy, it is ordered that
the resignation be accepted and the
appointment of A. l.. Campbell he
made as petitioned for.
j. r. Endsley submitted bid of
$4,000 for the county warehouse Sit
uated on lots 13. and Ia of Block Sd
7. l. q l. Co.'s Plat of Kennewick.
After due consideration the bid was
accepted and order of sale entered.
On motion the board adjourned I'd
meet Tuesday, June 9Th, 1923, at $50
a. m.
- June 5th, 1923
The board of county commissioners
met at their office in Prosser, Wash
lngton at $3.50 a. m. pursuant to adj
Journment of previous day, all men,
bers being present.
In the matter of vacation of
Laurelhurst Addition
(Insert)
Vacation ordered.
A resolution was adopted ordering
change in the specifications of Per-
manent Highway No. ga making a
l6-foot gravel road bed six inches
thick instead of a 12-foot gravel road
bed eight inches thick and ordering
a 48-inch pipe instead of 3O-inch
pipe at station 286-72.
In the matter of the
Nitzsche Road.
(Insert)
Ordered Established.
In the matter of the Baldwin
Road
(Insert)
Ordered Established.
In the matter of the
Finley Yellepit Road
(Insert)
Ordered Established.
In the matter of No. 45
Extension Road
(Insert)
Ordered Established.
On motion the board adjourned to
meet June 9Th, 1928, at $50 a. M.
The county commissioners met at
their office in the court house at
Prosser, WASH, Wednesday, June 6,
1928, at $3.50 a. m. pursuant to adj
journment of previous day.
An easement was granted the Pacific
Power & Light Company for pole line
line across the northwest quarter of
northwest quarter Of section 9, twp.
5 N. R. % E. w. M.
DR.. L. G. Spaulding of Kennewick,
Washington, was appointed county
health officer for the term beginning
July /, 1928.
Application was received from the
Highlands Improvement club for a
dance hall license, which was granted
for period of three months at fee
of $40.
The following rules and regula-
tions covering dances and dance halls
in Benton county, outside of the linn
it's of Incorporated cities, were adopted
Be it resolved by the board of c0un-
ty commissioners of Benton county,
Washington, in regular meeting, this
9th day of June, 1928, that the follow
ing rules and regulations be adopted to
cover dances and dance halls conduct
11 11
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
WILL PAY HOMAGE TO SOLDIER
 DEAD ABROAD ON MEMORIAL DAY

army and navy of Great Britain; Gen. eral Baron Jacques. CUnmander-in- Chief of the Belgian army; General ,Diaz, Italian Minister of War; Gen. eral John J. Pershing and Alvin w.. Owsley, National Commander of the American Legion.
 AS in previous years, the French government Will cooperate in all the ceremonies with official representa- ftves and troops at those burying places where it is possible to have them.
 In the afternoon of May 30 inn pressive services will be held at the Suresnes Military cemetery, just out side of Paris. It is hoped that the allied commanders will attend these services as we'll as those at the Pro Cathedral Similar services will take place at all the other cemeteries. and these will be in charge of delega- hions from the Memorial Day Asso- citation and the American Legion.
 The plans provide. as in the past, flor the placing of flowers on every soldiers grave in France, Belgium and Great Britain. The London Post of the American Legion has assumed the responsibility for decorating all the graves at the Brookwood ceme- tery. the only place in England where American soldiers are buried Sim liar plans have been made to deco rate the graves of American soldiers |at' Waereghem, Belgium. H
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
CITIZENS UNITE IN REQUEST FOR
 STAY OF ORDERS
Telegram Sent Secretary Work Asking Transfer to
 Be Held in Abeyance.
REMOVAL LAND OFFICE
 PROTESTED; MEETING
Records Cited to Show Local Business Heavier Than
 to the Westward.

Signed by Mayor I. Goldstein and virtually all residents of Juneau, a telegmm, adopted at last nights mass meeting and approved today by in- dividlral citizens. will be sent at once to Secretary Hubert Work of the Department of tho Interior, request ing that the order transferring the Land Offices from Juneau to An chornge be suspended until President Harding and the Secretary are on the ground in Alaska to make personal study of the situation.
 The telegram. which repeats brief ly the sentiment expressed at last nights meeting. declares that al though the need of Anchorage for a land office is recognized. the govern. ment is not justified ill taking away the only such csfce in Southeastern Alaska to srrTly th-t rieed; that the need of Soashols. era Alaska is great CT than that of Anchorage. Figures obtained from official records are submitted in the telegram to support this contention
 No Entertainment Plans
 The mass meeting devoted it's en- tire attention to tho lsnd office re. moval question: The question of en. tertainment of the President, mem- bers of Congress, and other prom incnt visitors, was touched on briefly but without any concrete program being submitted The committees working with Mayor Goldstein, 1t was stated had not had time to formulate plans for entertainment.
 Mayor Goldstein called the meeting to order and introduced H. l.. Fdulk ner as permanent chairman. The latter briefly reviewed the Land Of flee situation, referring to the order of transfer and the protest of the local Bar Association to the Presi dent and Secretary Work. He called particular attention ito the latter's reply. which. after saying that the order for transfer had been signed added. removal of other offices not yet determined upon"
 This phrase, he said, is believed to indicate that the Department of the Interior is considering removal of the capital This is matter of grave importance to all of Southeast ern Alaska. he declared.
 Local Business Heavier
 The Land Office business of South eastern Alaska, MT. Faulkner pointed out, is heavier than that in the An. chorage district Mining claims which have boon patented and on
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22

PARIS. May 22.-(By Associated Press. .)-Memoria1 Day this year, ac- cording to plans now being developed by the Overseas Memorial Day As scrjation and the American Legion, will be the occasion for the final con s0cratlon of the graves of the 30,587 American soldiers whose bodies will rest forever in foreign soil.
 To carry out this idea arrange monts have been made to have Lin coins Gettysburg address read at the ceremonies alt all the aight military cemeteries abroad. This announce ment is made by Col. Francis E.. Drake, president of the Memorial Day Association.
 The chief service of the day will Joe solemn memorial ceremony in Paris on the morning of May 3o, when the memorial tablets in the cloister of the American Pro-Cathed- ral of the Holy Trinity to the mem Ory of the American divisions; the American Ambulance Service, and dthe Lafayette Flying Corps. together with the statue of Columbia, are tp be unveiled.
 This ceremony will be under the presidency nf Myron T. Herrick. the American Aimbae!sador. and it is ex- pected that the great allied war chiefs will attend. Invitations have been sent to Marshal Foch. repre- eepIIIDg Fnsuce; Field Marshal Haig and Gas1 Beatty representing the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
AND AMERICA ARE TO
 BE LINKED BY RADIO; PLANS

already delivered and intended for the high-powered radio station now being constructed at Grimeton on the West Coast of Sweden.
 A thousand words d day of up-tO- the-minute American news will be flashed across the ocean and fea- tIred in the contents of daily American news bulletin which will be published by the American-Swed- esh News Exchange, under the auspices of the Swedish-America Foundation, which has taken the in ftiative in establishing thc radio sta ltion now being completed at Crime ton.
 The demand for the latest Ameri- can news published in English at the Guhcnburg fair Is expected to be livery great. judging from the thou sands of accommodations that are being booked by Amerhran trayelefs,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22

GOTHENBURG May 22.-For the first time in history America and Sweden will be linked by direct radio connection on June 29 ali the begin ming of the so-called "America-week' of the Jubilee Exposition in Gothen- burg. when direct radio news ser vice from America Is to be maln- fained, according to an announcement just made here.
 This notable feature of America week has become possible through the kindness of the U. s. Naval Com munications Bureau. which has agreed to allow the use of the gov. ernmcnt station at Annapolis. The Swedish Department of Telegraphs has und dertaken to erect a temporary receiving station al Kungsbacka. near GothepIbtrrg. and to install for this service one of the new sets of in. struments, manufactured in America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
CLOUDBURSTS
 FLOODS LAND

CLINTON Okla, May 22.-Dam- age to crops running into the hun dreds of thousands of dollars is be- lieved to have resulted from a series of cloudbursts in Western Oklahoma last night.
 Today all rivers in the district are flooding the low lands and thousands of acres are under water.
 Communication with the district is interrupted and efforts to verify the reports of property damage and loss of life has failed.
 An unconfirmed rumor says IT lost their lives east of Leedy and three lives were lost at Butler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Prohibition Finds Support i'm
 Seven States of Western US.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-(By Associated Press.) Seven Western states, during rccert sessions of their legislatures. passed measures affecting the enforcement of prohi bi- ton. They are Nevada, Wyoming. New Mexico. Colorado. Washington Oregon and Montana Four others California, Idaho. Utah and Arizona, did net adopt legislation to this end. The record is as follows:
 California
 Three b,ns directly relating to prohibition were introduced in the 1923 session of the legislature of California, and all three d.ed ia committee. One was repeal of Fhe little VolStead," or Wright act, which makes the Volstead act and any future amendments thereto the law of California; another was a bill requiring pharmacies and others legally dealing in liquors to sell them at reasonable profit the third intended to limit the righn Of search and seizure.
 isevaoa
 The repe9l cf two laws consider s1 so drastic that they could not be en- forced and the adoption of the Vol, stead act as the prohibition enforae- ment law for the state, was the way the prohibition problem was handled by the Nevada legislature. One of the measures repealed was the "bone dry" act prohibiting the mauu- fracture, sale, or importation of any intoxicating. lqucr, which was an initiative act adopted by the people in 1919.
 Wyoming
 Two laws passed by the 1923 Wy oming legislature dealing mainly with prohibition took effect April l. One provides that continued and open violations of any law in any county will constitute prima facie evidence of malfeasarce in oGsIce on the part of county attorneys. sher;ffs,- or other ps1ica officers and makes them subject to removal by the governor without trial or hearing. The other requires these officers 10 make monthly reports to the state law on fcrrement commissioner concerning all violations and complaints and the disposition made of each
 New Mexico
 Under law passed by the New Mexico legislature. vjolaltorsi of the liquor law my be prosecuted in state courts. also officials may search automobiles without warrants If they have reason to believe the law is being violated
 Colorado
 Bills affecting prohibition as passed by the Colorado legislature included Milking purchaser of Illicit liquor guilty of a misdemeanor except where he turns tsate's evidence: providing for abatcment as nuisances of road houses outside tho cities: making anyone appearing intoxicated in pub
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
BALTIMORE ELECTION
 ENCOURAGES DEMOCRATS

WASHINGTON. D. G.. May 22.-- The result of the municipal election in Baltimore this month, like that in Chicago last month. has encoura gel the Damocrlfs to further interest in the preparations for next years nominations. The Democrats made a clean sweep. electipg their candi- dates for Mayor and the other of fees by more than 25.000 plurality. The City Council IS nverwh elmingly Democratic. While the Democrats usually carry Baltimore. the majority this year was the largest in the his tory of the town, z.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
BIG STEAMER GOES ASHORE
All Aboard Comprising 436 Passengers and Crew
 Are Landed Safely.
POSITION OF U. S.

ST. JOHNS, N. F.. May 22.-The Canadian Pacific liner Marvale. 1000 tons. went ashore yesterday morning on the New Foundland coast, 20 miles east of West Cape Race, according to dispatches received early last night.
 These dispatches said the big liner was leaking badly and the passen- gers were being landed
 At midnight advices stated he passengers and crew of the Marvale were safely landed at the village of Saint Shotts and all 436 persons aboard were saved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
NO WORD FROM
 BANDIT CAMP.
 ON REPR|SALS
Zero Hour for Staying Foreign Captives Passed
 Troops Withdraw.
HARDING AND CABINET DISCUSS CHINESE CASE
Only as Last Resort Will United States Negotiate
 with Brigands.

BULLETIN = SHANGHAI, May 22.-The zero hour" for the ban dits to kill all foreign captives has passed and no announcement has been received from the bandit head quarters.
 Chinese government troops are withdrawing as demanded and the nearest detachment of soldiers is now six miles distant.
 POSITION OF U. S.
 WASHINGTON. May 22.-Presi- dent Harding and the members of the Cabinet today decided that the American government must be guid- cd by advices from United States Minister Schurmann in efforts to e. cure release of the captives from the Chinese bandits.
 The White House spokesman said only as last resort will the United States participate in direct negotiations or take action relieving the Peking government of respon- sibility.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Lord Birkenhead To Address American Bar Association

LONDON. May 22.--Lord Birken- head, former Lord Chancellor and one of Great BritaIins' most brilliant legal minds, will sail early in Au- gust for the United States, where he will deliver this years annual ad- dress to tho American Bar Associa- ,tion The Canadian Bar Association also hopes to have the former Chan |tBirkenhcad will remain several months in America and will make a first4hand study of all phases of American life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
SHERIFF DEAD;
 CHARGE BANDIT Z
 WITH MURDER

ALBANY Ore, May 22.-Sheriff Dunlap, shot in running fight Sunday afternoon with auto ban dits. died late yesterday afternoon. A charge of first degree murder was Immediately lodged against George Parker, one of the bandits who was caught shortly after. the shooting. Threats of lynching were heard last night and guards were doubled around the jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Signing of Debt Pact
 Now Said to Be Near

WASHINGTON May 22-Actual signing of the Anglo-American dobt settlement appeared to be near as the result of meeting of the Ameri- can Debt Funding Commission, which gave consideration to tho latest Brit ish suggestion for a slight change in the details The spokesman said nothing objectionable was found in the British proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Bandits Unsuccessful
 In Getting Bank Roll

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.--John Davis ,gaed 2S years, and Ralph Carlisle. bank chauffeur, were se- riously wounded in a pistol fight late yesterday afternoon when Davis and two other bandits made an un- successful attempt to rob the col lection car of the Wells Fargo-Ne vada National Bank. Carlisle was driving the banks car.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Congressional Party Coming North; Goes to Frisco

LOS ANGELES, May 22-Secre- tary Weeks and the big Congress sional party will leave for San Francisco today to remain in the Bay region for three and one half days. Secretary Weeks then returns tc Washington while the remainder of the party sails for Alaska, stop ping at Seattle. The party will remain in Alaska ten days, return ing to Seattle by June 22.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Two Policemen Killed
 Arresting One Robber

JERSEY CITY, May 22. Two policemen were killed and two se- riously wounded today when they attempted to arrest Frank Sage wanted for s19.000 robbery in New York City last fall. Sage later surrendered after being driven from a house with gas bombs
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Tornado Strikes Texas
 Town; No Lives Lost

AMARILLO. Tex. May 22.-A tor nado struck Mclean. 40 miles east of here. late yesterday afternoon and destroyed eight houses, killed live stock, but njuring no human beings, according to reports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Drug Company Cashier
 Robbed by Auto Bandits

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-Auto- mobile bandits shot Dave Antink, cashier of the Sun Drug Company and escaped with $3,80O Antink was carrying to the bank in a satched. Antink's injuries are not serious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Snowslide Sweeps Down
 Mountain; Four Are Killed

DENVER. Colo, May 22-A glgan- tie snowslide sweeping down the mountainside struck the west end of the tunnel of the Denver X Salt Lake raIlfo1d between Corona and Dixie Lake, late vest erday afternoon, killing four members of working party and injuring two others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
CAPTIVESS' "DEATH HOUR" PASSED
Movie Star Will Receive Million Dollars a Year

CHICAGO, May 22.-Under a contract signed by Larry Se- mon, movie star, and the Truart Film Corporation. Sc mon will receive $1,000,000 a year for three years. This is the largest individual, contract over closed in motion picture history. It calls for the com pletion of six super features and comedies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
ANators Macready and
 Kelly to Fly Eastward

SAN DIEGO. May 22.--Lieutenants Macready and Kelly completed plans today and will start on their return trip Thursday. going east by easy stages with Washington, D. C., as their destination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
Moro Religious Fanatics
 Said to Be Suppressed

MANILA. May 22.-Suppression of the Moro religious fanatics uprising on the Island of Pata. in which % maddencd natives, including kabara, their leader, were killed by a de- tachment of the insular constabula- tory, is believed complete.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
SOCIALISTS PARTY DENOUNCES FASCIST MOVEMENT IN U. S.;
 COMMUNISTS ARE HARD RAPED

NEW YORK, May z2.-The Social ist Party cbnveni'5n has passed resolution denouncing the Fascisti movement in this state and opposing sny attempt to found a movement in this country
 The convention delegates also passed resolution pledglng support to labor systems in schools for workers.
 Another resolution was endorsed expressing hope that the interna- tional conference now In session at Hamburg would result in the forma- ton of a great international organi- zation comprising Socialists and Trade Unionists.
 Robert Alderman, of Mexico City, delegate. again denounced the Soviet government, declaring tho "Commun- ists were never any good in Russia, Mexico or the United States. They are just as impudent and as big liars in one place as another"
 .5 RECOGNITION OF MEXICO
 At today's session. alhe Socialists passed resolutions dam mlnding the United States recognize the present government of Mexico, protesting against Imprisonment of approxi- m,ateay 10000 Socialists in Sov!es Russia and asking the Soviet govern. ment to abandon it's policy of "prcse- cutting persons who hold political views at variance from the govern ment.
 ,.Anqshcr. resolution demands amnes- ty for so-callcd political prisoners now held in Federal prisons in this country and deploring ipersecution" ef Upton Sinclair and demanding the repeal of the California criminal syndicalism statute
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22
PROHIBITION
 NOT CERTAIN
 PRESENT TIME
Task of Making Country Per- fectly Dry Still Un6nish-
 ed Says Report.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 22.-The Presbyterian Assembly today adopt ed Bryan's resolution demanding that every Presbyterian minister and church official and member, also faculties and students of church schools, sign the pledge of total ab- stinence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-22

INDIANAPOLIS. May 22. Dr. Charles Scanlon of Pittsburgh. gen. eral secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare. today presented the 42nd annual report of his board to the Presbyterian General Assembly. In turning the boards affairs over to
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