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New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
REFUGEE A SUICIDE.

Manila, March 12.-tBy Associated Press) Captain Peterosky, com mander of the Russian refugee ship Batareia, shot and killed himself aboard his vessel today. The cause of his suicide is not known.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
17 FEET OF SNOW

Berne, March 12.-Seventeen feet of snow, the heaviest fall ever recorded in Switzerland has been piled on the peak of Mount Saentis.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Three Arc Killed

Richmond, Ky. March 12.--Three persons were killed, two fatally in jured and number seriously hurt by a cyclone which swept over a small section on the Madison Fayette coun- ty border shortly before midnight.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
THE WEATHER

Hartforl, Mar. 12.-Forccast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled and warmer, probably rain tonight. Tuesday mostly cloudy. strong easterly shifting to southwesterly winds.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Scboolboy is Killed

Portsmouth. O., March 12.--Dennis Boggs, aged was instantly killed and five. other children were injured, two seriously this morning when high wind uprootcd the High school buitd- ing in South Portsmouth. Ky. oppos- itc here and carried it over into the school yard where the children were playing.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
High Wind Rips Down Telephone and Tele- graph Wires s--Freight Train Blown Off Track in Tennessee
Schoolboy Killed When Roof of House Is Torn Off, Dozens of Cities Are Cut Off From All Communi- cation.

Jackson, Tenn, March 12.-Twentl persons are reported killed and 76 in' jured in the vicinity of Pinson, Tenn. 12 miles south of Jackson by the storm which swept over that section last night.
 4 number of dead and injured are negroes about 50 dwellings about Pin son were wrecked, according to mea- gre reports received here.
 Freight Train Blown On
 A freight train was blown from the track in that vicinity.
 Only minor property damage oc- cured here.
 Relief parties were sent from Jack son and plan to bring the injured to hospitals in this city.
 Wire communication with Pinson is cut off.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Wires Blown Down

W1rcS BIOWn DOWH
 Cincinnati, O., March 12.-Destruc- tive winds which tore down telephone and telegraph wires interfered today with officials of the Southern railway when they cndeavored to ascertain the extent of damage caused when train from New Orleans ran into the rear of a passenger train at Pulaski, Ky.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
SEVERAL KILLED, MANY HURT
 BY TERRIFIC STORM WHICH SWEEPS MISS. RIVER VALLEY
ST. MARKS CHURCH TO BE C0NSECRA7ED Solemn Exercises Will Be Held in
 New Edifce April 25 BISHOP BREWSTER COMING

Rt. Rev. Charles Edward Woodcock
 of Louisville, Ky, Will Preach at
 Morning Exerciscs-Church Free of
 Debt and Has Endowment Fund.
 St. Marks Episcopal church will be consecrated Wednesday, April 25, St.. Marks day, Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, rec tor of the church announced this morning. Bishop Chauncey B. Brews- ter of the Connecticut diocese will be the consecrator and the Rt. Rev.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

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The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
FINNISH DEBT REFUNDED

WASHINGTON, March 12. - Re funding of the debt of Finland on terms similar to those recently agreed upon by the American Debt funding Commission and Dr. Axel Astrum, representative for Finland has been virtually agreed upon By the terms of the agreement the payments on the debt are to be extended over a period of sixty-two years.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12

western to get his plant in readiness for the coming run of salmon.
 The Ladies' Altar Society will give it's annual St. Patrick's Day dance at Empress cabaret on Saturday evening. The floor is in the best of condition and good music will be in attendance.
 B. B. Watson, who has been on a short trip to the States, returned to Cordova on the steamer Northwestern and will leave on a launch for Yaka- taga Beach, where he is engaged in placer mining.
 The local Knights of Pythias will hold another one of their seasonal dances next Wednesday evening at the Empress Cabaret. Dancing will start at 10 p. m., and all Knights and their families are cordially invited to at tend 12-3t.
 Among the passengers on the steam CT Northwestern, are twenty actors and actresses, who are en route to Anchorage, where they will start the work of filming an Alaska picture, under the management of George Lewis, for the Alaska Moving Picture Corporation.
 At meeting of the executive con- mittee of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, held Saturday after noon, it was decided to invite Col. J.. D. L. Hartman, officer in charge of the Seattle cable office, and at the head of the Washington-Alaska mili- tary cable and telegraph, to a con- ference with the local chamber, when he visits Cordova next month, on a tour of inspection to look over a site, relative to the laying of a new cable. A petition was also sent to the legis- lators of the Third division, protesting against any change in the present road building plan and placing it's o. K. on the present Territorial road law.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
CABINET MEMBERS ILL
 AT FLORIDA HOTEL

MIAMI, Fla, March 12. - Former of the Presidential party on it's trip south, was taken ill on Saturday and placed under the care of physicians at a local hotel. He is reported, how ever, not to be seriously indsposed, Attorney General Daugherty, who is a guest at the same hotel, is reported as improving rapidly after a recent breakdown.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
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 HG1Q@:z1z

Miss letter returned this afternoon from visit to the States.
 Will Rogers in Doubling for Romeo" repeated tonight at the Elm press.
 Julius Struck and daughter are among those suffering from a severe attack of grip.
 Jules R. Oleson, merchant of ka- talla, is spending a few days in town on business.
 The local school teachers for next year will be elected by the School Board this week.
 The many friends of Harold Gra- ham will be glad to know that his con- dition is greatly improved today.
 w. L. Fursman was returning pas senger this afternoon from Seattle, where he spent the past five or six weeks.
 The launch Pioneer returned last night from Katalla, bringing over a cargo of gasoline from the plant of the Chilkat Oil Company.
 Mrc nahlharp rnturnpd home yesterday from the Cordova General Hospital, where she successfully un- derwent an operation.
 The Camp Fire Girls wish to give a vote of thanks to the Northern Drug Go. and the public for the success of their candy sale on Saturday after noon.
 Olaf Lovseth met with a painful ac- cident at the railway shops this morn ing. A bar struck him in the face, in- flicting wound that required several stitches.
 Miss Gladys Saliday, of Fairbanks. is a passenger aboard the Northwest erD, en route home, after an extendf q visit with friends in New YOck, Wash jngton and Boston.
 s s. Lee, superintendent of the Canoe Pass Packing Company, re- turned to Cordova today on the North
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
HEAVY STORMS
 DO DAMAGE IN MIDWEST

CHICAGO, March 12.-That heavy damage has been caused by severe rain- and snow-storm extending over the cities of Middle West States last night is the substance of meager re- ports at hand here today. Telephone and telegraphic communications which had been destroyed are grad ually being restored, but many are still out of commission.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
PICTURE FLYERS CRASH TO GROUND
 IN MOVIE STUNT

SAN JOSE, Cal, March 12. - Making a flight as part of a moving picture being filmed for Los An geles studio, c. L. Williams was killed, and Lieutenant Harvey Pugh, of the Army Air Service, was ser iously injured yesterday. Their ma chine crashed to the ground near Pebble Beach
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
WINS SASKATCHEWAN DERBY

BIG RIVER, Sask., March 12.-Driv- ing the team of Victor Johnson, Frank ,Schloegel was winner of the Saskatch- evan dog-derby here last Saturday, covering the 150-mile course in twenty hours and twenty-four minutes.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
CATHOLIC PRIEST
 HELD APRISONER

VIRDEN, H., March 12.-The rev erend Father Veraniak, Catholic priest of Virden, who disappeared several days ago while en route. to St. Louis to purchase trinkets for a church bazaar, is alive, but is being held a prisoner, according to a statement made today by his broth CT, Joseph
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
JURY IN RECESS

BASTROP, March 12.-No session of the Grand Jury was held here on Saturday, the investigators having ad- journed over the weekend. With but a few witnesses remaining to be called it is believed that the inquiry into the alleged Klan outrages will be complet- ed early this week.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
NAVAL CONTINGENT
 IS DROWNED WHEN : VESSEL FOUNDERS

ATHENS, March 12.-BOund from board about 400 persons, most of whom were Greek Naval officers and enlisted men, small steamer ran into gale on Saturday and found cred. The dead are believed to num- Der about two hundred.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
NARCOTICS GAIN WEIGHT

LOS ANGELES, March 12. - One hundred and ten narcotic addicts taking the cure" under police super visition at the Lincoln Heights stock. ade here, have gained an aggregate of 75O pounds in weight since be. ginning treatment, according to jail officials.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
EVERETT WINS IN WRANCELL GAME
 BY CLOSE MARGIN

of 19 to IS the Everett Y. M. c. A. defeated the Wrangell basketball team Saturday night. At the end of the first half of the game the score stood Il for Everett and 4 for the visitors, who made spurt at the end which almost won them the victory.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
WEATHER REPORT
SAY LAPS VIOLATED TREATY

TOXIC, March 12.-To protest of the Chinese Government that Japan ese police are stationed outside the Chinese consulate in Tsingtao, con trary to the China Japanese treaty, the Japanese officials declare that owing to condition at that port it is necessary to scatter the police for the protection of Japanese residents.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
CLAIM SERUM CURE
 FOR SLEEPING SICKNESS

FL PASO, March 12.-A serum pro- duced at the Mayo Foundation lab oratory, and believed to be effica- cious as cure for sleeping sickness, has been used successfully in three cases of the malady, according to the reports of physicians.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
GOMPERS DECLARED BE OUT OF DANGER
 BY PHYSICIANS

NEW YORK, March 12. - Samuel from influenza with bronchial pneu monia complications, is reported to be out of danger
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, March 12. Fish prices Saturday: Fresh halibut, 12c and 6c.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12

Keep the public informed by adver- Using regularly in the Cordova Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12
MINING STOCKS

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-12

western to get his plant in readiness for the coming run of salmon.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Su'anbergers Honor Guests
at L0guHG tSdlada Picnic

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Swanbcrycr
who are leaving this week TO reside
IN Santa Ana, were honor guests at
most delightful picnic party yes
terday AT Laguna Salada. 4 huge
dinner was the most delectable fca
tufe, though the day throughout was
very enjoyable. Attending were:
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z. Wade and fam.
ilY, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward Tvier
and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Hodge and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter swanherger and family, Os
car Ferguson, Russell Klcigel, Har-
old TYLER, Mrs. Alice Wade. Miss
Pauline Shepelrs ard Miss Eilcne
MYERS.
Mr. Swanberger, who has been
with Salomon and Company for sev-
cial years in the men 5 clothing de.
partment, win have charge of the
same department in the store OF
Hill and Garden in Santa Ana. The
family will leave FL Centre Wednc.
dar 70 the regret Of their man,
friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Mexican Quail Surprise
Feature of Luncheon

tALEAlCO, Feb. y. Mrs. win
:. Jones Of s47 Heffernau street
was the charming lo.tcss to the Sat
urday Bridge Club.
II was a delightful one o clock
luncheon with Mexican quail the
sarpHsc lecture of The meme.
The tables were spread with
pretty lunch clothes in the pastel
shades, each table centered with q
bowl Of nasturtimas
Bridge was eHioyeI during the af
ternoon, Mrs. Roy Rockwod making
tue high score and Mrs. r. j. Nicbol
son tile second. Mrs. j. o. Butt.
won the guest prize.
Members Of the elub present wer,
Mesdames barry Wright, r. j. Mich
olson, d. X. Kineaid, H. \. Jarvis
Roy lockwood, y. Il. Cotton, B. \
Quint, and Dell Guests were Mes
DANES W. H. Goode, J. o. Butts
Graves, Glasgow. p l.. Moore, Car
West, j. J. Lopez, and Miss Rutl
Ritter. From FL Centro Mrs. J. 5
Jones and Mrs, L. R. PAilley wer'
gsests
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Pretty Home Wedding
Unites Popular Couple

McCABE, Feb. u. a pretty
home wedding was quietly solemn.
lied Sunday evening, February II,
at the home of the BRIDES parents
Mr.. and Mrs. &. G. Boguc. when
their eldest daughter Florence
was united in marriage TO Charles
flasher in the presence Of many
friends,
The living room and dining room
were transformed into bowers of
loveliness, the color scheme being
pink and green. TO the sweet strains
Of Mendelsohn s Wedding March,
played by Miss Elizabeth Greer. the
bridal party met under Il canopy OF
pink and green whore the Rev
slnltz of III Centre, performed the
Impressive ring ceremony.
The bride was. beautifully attired
in white satin with bead trimmings
and Was attended by her sister. Miss
Lucille Boguc who wore pink crepe
dc chine. The groom was attended
by his brother, Roy flasher. After
the ceremony delicious refreshments
were served. D
Mr.. and Mrs. flasher left 70,
tleir new home in Los Angeles, with
the best wishes Of q host Of friends
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Grand Officers Pythian
Sisters to be 'Feted

Balloting on AN important issue
will he a feature of the meeting of
Pythian Sisters Thimblc Club We'd
nesdav and all members are urged
to be present. The meeting will be
held at *. =. ball us usual, with Il
pot luck luncheon at the noon hour
There will be sewing and business
during the afternon.
Plans for the Friday meeting at
which time the Grand Officers are
to be here, include reception and
luncheon at the Barbara Worth at
noon, after a morning session, at the
hall; instruction work at the hall in
the afternoon: supper in the evening
and Inspection in the evening by
the visiting officers. The Brawlcy
lodge will cxempIify the intiatory
work of the order at the evening
meeting, using the FL Centre drill
team.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
CGiip0frin Women Enjoy
Program of Great Interest

CALIPATRIA. Feb. IA pro
gram of unusual interest featured
the meeting of the Calipatria Wom-
ans Club Friday afternoon, which
was under the direction of Mrs. Vie
tor r. Sterling, who gave the Cali
patrisns the pleasure of hearing sew
eral Brawiev people during the after
noon. Mrs. ". II, Best. chairman of
the civic section of the Brawley
club, talked on "The City Beauti-
fui, y subject Of interest TO every
resident, Mrs. r. Y. Watson gave
two charming pianologues which
were greatly enjoyed Mrs, Guy
PicrsoF pleased her audience with
two beautiful solos and Miss Picrson
charmed with her two piano num-
mcrs. These ladies were all from
Brawley. and in addition, Mrs. T. A.
Groger of this city gave some clever
readings.
After the program social hour
was enjoyed by members of the
club, during which time chocolate
cookies and waters were served by
Mrs. ,1ach I4yerly and Mrs. A. c.
Street, the bostesses, Their charm
ing arrangement of the club room,
with tasteful decorations of nastur
tiums and Chinese lilies. was. the sub
iect of manv pleasant comments. At
the short business session which pre-
ceded the program, it was decided
TO give 4 luncheon IN the near fu-
turc ard ST. Patrick 5 dance on
March Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Business Girls Dance Has
Many Surprise Features

CALEXICO, Feb. l2.-The Bus
mess Girls Dance on Saturday
night, given at Elks Hall, was full
of surprise features, the grc;ttcst of
which was the announcement Of the
marriage of the clubs president
Miss Il. Mae Eckhardt and Wesley
II. Hamman in FL Centre on Satur.
Gay morning. The wedding was a
quiet one and the young couple 5
friends were completely surprised
by the news.
Mrs. n. Palkenhorn and Mrs. d.
\. Putnam put on comedy play.
let that caused gales of merrimcnt
and Mrs. Putnam and Miss Thresa
Del Riego also gave vocal numbers
Spotlight dance prize arranged hy
Miss Ruth Marcus went to Miss C.
Costello and Oscar Ramsey.
Elks Hall was beautifully decor
ated for the occasion, with the Val
entine theme the predominating
note.
Young women from all the valley
towns were present and the patron
csses included some of the best
known society women of Calcxico.
Commons Orchestra furnished tn,
music and much credit is due Mrs
Miller and the Young nlcmbcrs OF
the club for the great success of the
affair, which encourages them tt
make it an annual institution.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Nany Resolutions Pass
at CLUB Convention

The County Federation of Wom-
en- s Clubs, without discussion pass
ed resolutions Saturday requesting
the State Board of Control and Gov
eruOr Richardson not to reduce the
budget for educational purposes or
for the support of the Industrial
Commission a. announced. The same
resolution was passed by Il prOml
nent club in Los Angeles recently,
Myra Nve, the club editor of the
Times, remarking that the govern
or 5 side was not presented, and that
the club voted as il did after hear
ing representatives OF the two de
partiBcnts interested, with no argu-
mcnt whatever on the opposing side.
Other resolutions of interest advO-
Gated the passage of an amendment
20 the United States constitution
which will authorize congress to pass
q child labor law that will be legal
and effective: urging effective ac-
ton IN the control of the narcotic
evil; urging that the National Fed
Grafton secure u ruling by the secrc-
- ~ 7'"'' ""'"pl iNi"S IiHi Std-
ton officers on the border in Cali.
fornia to close the line to minors
after o o'clock J., NJ. unless accom-
panied by their parents or guardi-
ons. and asking that letters bearing
on the proposition be sent to Sen
ators johnson aud Shortridge and
Congressman Swing, and to the ma
tional headquarters of the Fcdera-
tion of Women : Clubs; urging that
better English be spoken, and ex-
preston Of appreciation of the com
ing Of Mrs. lrquhart and of her in.
spring address. Tho usual courtesy
resolutions were also adopted
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Mss Pearson HOnOred
lUith Surprise Party
by Press staff COrrespOndcnt

ny Press staff Correspondent
BRAWlEY, Feb. 12.-Miss Mary
Pearson, who leaves for Berkeley
Sunday, was the guest of honor at
a delightful surprise party Friday
evening at the Berry home on South
Imperial avenue. Mrs. Gus Berry
and Miss Nita Floyd were the
hostesses.
Five hundred was played, aud
Miss Marjorie Jones received the
ladies prize, while Milford Tucker
won the gentlemen $ prize. Dane
eing was enjoyed later in the eveu-
ing. Delicious refreshments of cake
and chocolate were served. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis
Wood, Miss Maryon Pearson, Miss
Marjorie Jones, Glen Becker,
Charles Cadwalder, Milford Tucker
and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
THice Told Section in
Discussion of Drug EUH

DR.. frances Elliott was the most
gracious hostess at the last meeting
Of the Twice Told Tales Section Of
The Ten Thousand Club, bidding
cordial wel eome 10 each guest as
she catae. Mrs Burrett :. Allen,
section chairman, presided and Mrs.
Leroy Holt, section curator OF the
club, attended and participated in
the very interesting discussion on
the narcotic evil growing out of the
current events number on the pro
gram. All deplered the growing
evil and will lend their utmost influ-
encc toward its control
Mrs. j. Il. Garren gave the book
tale, the story chosen being Pines
O Mine by j. Frances Dyer. II
is "a sea story and Mrs. Garren pre-
scented il most interestingly. Re
freshments were served after the
program by Dr. Elliott aud all en-
ioyed the visiting over the tcacups
very greatly.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Bralcley O. E. s. GiUes a
Unique Dancing Party

z BRAWLEY, Feb. Il. Alamo
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star,
entertained members and friends
with very enjoyable dance at
Eagles Hall Thursday evening.
Maxwell 3 Orchestra furnished the
music and several novelties were
Introduced which added TO the mer-
riment. Ore was known as the new
. Letaon dance. Whoever found
himself minus a partner but plus a
lemon in bis pocket at the end of the
dance was fined 10 cents. Light
refreshments were served
Seven members of Alamo chapter
motored 10 FL Centro Friday eve
tjng TO visit the chapter there.
They were Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Wit
ter, Nesdames Bert Noble, Philo
Jones, Roy Stiigenbaur, Hattie
West, and II. Z. Patterson.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Radio Fans Enthusiastic
OUer KOnecny Trio Music

The kunccny recital as it is to
be given in FL Centre Thursday
evening was produced by radio in
Los Angeles recently and won all
Sorts of praise, the concert being re-
peated several times at the iusis-
tcncc of the audience.
W. II. Clements of FL Centre
heard it by radio also and was de
lighted. There certainly is a
pleasure in store for our people III
having the opportunity to hear such
music and the Ten Thousand Club
is more than delighted that it has
been able to secure these great ar
fists. Tickets have been selling for
some time but. may still be had at
the Valley Drug Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Entertains for Visitor
With Dancing Party

BkANLEY. Feb. ~. Miss
Margaret ArclIias enterta n d
abont twelve couples at dancing
party Friday evening, in honor of
Elmer Fretheim, who is in Brawley
for few days visiting at the home
Of his sister, Mrs. Il. II. Robinson.
The house was artistieaIly decorated
IN the Valentine motif and each
guest received a Valentine. DeIic-
ious refreshments Of Valentine cake
and chocolate were seryed.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
5ridge Supper is GiUen
at +. A. WOltz Home

BRAWLEY, Feb j. Nj. and
Mrs. j. A. Woltz entertained few
friends Ut delightful bridge sup
per THURSDAY. The decorations were
in the Valentine motif.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
y. ID. Pritchett and Mr, aud Mrs.
Jim Conners Of BrawlPy, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry or, Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doble
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Couch, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Reynolds OF FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Mrs. McEUOy Hostess at
Pretty Bridge Party

BRAMLEY, Feb. = Mrs. +. j.
McEvoy entertained a few friends
With a eharming bridge party Thurs
day afternoon ar her home on Maiu
street Delicious refreshments were
served. The guests were Mesda mes :
Harry La Bas. Jack CAesebro, g. l..
Marsh, Harry A. MeCann, :. d.
Carey, Dewey Carey, Thomas Bry,
den, X. ". Diver, W. 4. Patterson.
n d. Pritehett. Frank Beal and
Miss s.alAs MGBae, The prize was
.Ncr by Mrs Le Bas.