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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
US. REPORT IS READ
international Chamber Of Commerce
Meeting i'm Rome.
BY the Associnted Press.

Rome, March 21.--Reports Of eco
nomic conditions in thirteen countries
were read today before the finance
group of the International Chamber of
Commerce. Ivy Lee read the Ameri-
can report, which covered all branches
of industry-trade. finance, transkor-
tation and agriculture.
The American delegations resOlu-
ton advocating the convocation of a
world economic conference will not be
placed before the congress before FRI
day.
The resolution embodies the views
of the international chamber on rep
arGtiOns. inter-Allied debts. interna-
tional credits. budgets and exchanges.
The resolution asserts that Germany
must admit and pay her just obliga-
tions.
1t points out the futility of set
Element without guarantee and saws
that security against attack must be
assured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
TEXAS DOCTOR SAYS
HE LOST $4,000 ON
A FAKE HORSE RACE
Twenty Alleged Members
of Confidence Ring
on Trial.

Denver, Colo. March 2f.-Testi-
: mony of two witnesses for the pros
ecution. DIR. W. Il. Sherrer of Hous-
ion. Tex, and c. f. Henson of Has
-kell. Okla, featured the trial In dis
trict court here yesterday of twenty
alleged members of so-called inter
national confidence ring.
- The combined losses of the two men.
they testified, amounted TO $4,000,
OF this sum. DIR. Sherrer said that
/. he had lost $4,000 to the alleged
confidence men betting on horse races.
T. while Hensen's loss was placed at
S14.500.
= Henson said that just before COM
ing 10 Denver on a visit in the sum-
mer Of 1920, he was engaged in the
mercantile business in Haskell. Since
: his experiences here, he said, in which
he lost practically everything he pos
sessed. It had been necessary for him
and his wife to work as clerks.
= DR.. Sherrer said he has lived in
Houston 22 years.
: "A man known TO me as Mr.. Hay
den gave me 500 TO bet on horse, :"
DIR. Sherrer testified. II did so. Hay
den then said We had won. but tdat
his auditor wouldn't let him bet the
amount he wanted 10. and he started
to write a draft for $4,000. using my
name. I told him I didn't want TO
use any drafts for that business. Hay
den said he wouldn't use the drafts
any way. so he wrote out one for that
amount. using the initials J.. V. Sher-
rer. He also put out a draft for a
Mr.. Gilman for $4,000. Then we bet
the $4,000 on a horse named Har-
wood and pretty soon the clerk said
had won"
DIR. Sherrer testified he could not
get his winnings as his Denver credit
had not been established. Unable TO
arrange to get $4,000 by wire. DR..
Sherrer said that he later went 10 his
home in Texas. borrowed $4,000 and
with $4,000 of his own returned TO
Denver. They made a few bets, he
said. and won.
Then" DIR. Sherrer testified. Hay
den said to Gilman. There's just one
more race left and he gave him the
name of horse. Adena. After Gilman
had made the bet he fold us We were
pikers and that he had bet all the
money on the horse to win. I told
you to bet on that horse to place
HAYDEN told Gilman"
= Or. Sherrer said HAYDEN ran into
smother room to call the bet off but
The clerk said it was too late. that
the race was over and the money lost.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21

new quarters of the Chamber Of ca
merce, the Rotary Club and the /
wants Club. The building is being
modelled and equipped for perman,
quarters for these organizations.
{. Jones, the newly-elected secretp
OF the Chamber of Commerce. has .
rived from San Benito, and assum
his official duties.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
TELLEGEN Is THROUGH
Miss L." Unknown to H;m-Washes
Hands Of Whole Matter.

st. Louis, March 21.-Lou Tellegen
who is appearing at a local yaude-
vile house, Tuesday afternoon stated
that he did not know the Miss L."
mentioned in the proceedings of Ger
aldine Farrar TO divorce him.
II don't know what's going on ex-
cept what ] read in the newspapers. "
he added. Il have washed my hands
of the whole matter"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21

Even if cross, feverish, bilious. con-
stipated or full of cold. children love
the "fruity" taste of California Fig
Syrup" A teaspoonful never fails to
clean the liver and bowels. in few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the souring
food and nasty bile out of the stomach
and bowels, and you have well, play
full child again.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
SAYS FRENCH STEAL
German Editor Prints Poilu Letter as
Proof OF Claim.
By GEORE WHITE.

Special Cable to the San Antonio Light
and the Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1928.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
Ziegler & Zieglel

Phone Or. 3177. POI W. Travis ST.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21

Millions of mothers keep "CaIifol
mia Fig Syrup" handy. They know
teaspoonful today saves a sick chill
tomorrow. Ask your druggist 70
genuine "California Fig Syrup" whic
has directions for babies and. ek;1sa.
of all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say california or 70
may get an imitation fig syrup.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21

as their headquarters, the young lords
intend to visit all parts of the United
States. Gage is - years old and
Glenconner is %.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
British Royalty to Tour L. S.

New York. March 2i.-LOrd Henry
Gage, lineal descendant of the gen.
eral who led the British troops at the
battle Of Bunker Hill. arrived here
yesterday from South America in COM
pany with Lord christopher Glencon-
ner of Scotland. With Washington
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
Sew Quarters for Clnhs.

-. .o'S IOI ttuDs.
san Marcos, Tex, IIarch 21.-The
lease has been signed for the rental
of the n. E. Stands building as the
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
Fairbanks Men Wire Order Outside for q
 New Curtis Airplane

E'airoanks.-Ihe arsG airplane to bo owned in Alaska proper will be pur- chased by a local eomDaay, The town of Fair6anK Ks, -a5 a recent meeting, de- cided to back aviation to the etter- most, and the council received 6 tele- gram from Secretary of War Weeks granting permission for Fairbanks to name it's landing field, which in to be ehe most perfect ia the North, w Taessa Field, and complimantin2 the ely or it's enterprise.
 Saturday R, c. VI ood, w. F Ihomp- son and c. E. Nielsen, the latter pro- lessor in the nigh school here, wire3 she money to Minneapolis for the first of the airship feet, a standard Curtis machine, with two motors and enough extra part5 to make | second machine. Anchorage, Seward, lordoga aad Val dez, and ali camps ia interior Alaska, wll be asked to 5aild landing lezds, which 7airbanks goaraatees will be made use of regularly 4 competent registered school os a1latloa will onen in FaiEbaaks in May.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
TERR0RIZ ED
 FOR 3 DAYS
Tables Turned on MObs of Communists. at
 Mulheim.

Mulheim, April 20. - After being rerrorized for three days by the communist and trades unionists mobs which held it., Mulheim is again under control of the constituted German au- thorities. The force of three hundred police and city officials, which had been besieged in Rathus, made a sortie from this great fortress like building this morning, cut through the lines of besiegers, caught them in the rear, arrested many, and again took control of the city.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
Teller COmmi ssiOner
 Loses.Life On Trail

Nome.-W. 0. Mar, United States commissioner at Teller, was frozen to death ON an unstakel trail between Teller and Schismarea on E7ebrhary 2. Marx and a companion, named Eeed, were caught in " bIladiug sn0wstorm and became separated. 6eed reached Teller safely and organized d search party. The party discovered Marx body D miles rom Teller.
 Presumably Mar backtracked after finding Reed missing, and fell over a nigh precipice, but continued for sev- eral miles before being overcome with cold. A pair ef new sealskin pants were found 5ied about his waist. The mitten was eff que of his hands.
 Marx Ieavesa Q wife and two children.
 Gus Rundgren, of Ophir, was among yesterday arrivals.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
s .aa. 2. 4l ], AISKA
 L.Ajj.IjHiED
New Liner to Operate in Puget Sound-Alaska
 Service.

Tacoma. April l9.-Christened oy Miss Frances Nowell, of Ju- neau. in the presence of thou- sands prominen5 n the business and social life of the Northwest, the 365-foot steel passenger liner Alaska, which the Alaska Steam ship Company will operate in the Puget Sound Alaska service, was launched from the Todd shipyards at s o'clock last even- ing, the launching being success fuI in every respect.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
LANCE. !. El:Y'SS
 ,.nE'.W B0AT
Santa Ana Will Proba- bly Sail for Bethel
 on May 18th.

Seattle, April 10. 0.-Capt. Wal lace Langley, who recently pur- chased the steamer Santa Ana, stated today that he expects to dispatch that boat to Bethel on May 18th.
 Robert A. Carroll today be- came Nome agent of the Alaska & Siberia Navigation 5ompanys which will operate the steamship Buford in the Nome trade. sail Ing from Seattle on June ,. For years Carroll has been the Nome agent of the Alaska Steamship Company The indications are that the Buford will have seV- eral hundred passengers on her first trip.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
IN RUHR AND
 RHINE:L..AND
French Troops Occupy Three Towns on East
 Side of Rhine.

Cologne, April 19.-The situa- 'tion in the Ruhr took on new seriousness today when French troops occupied Dietz, Nassau and Ems, on the east side of the Rhine. All persons approach ing railway bridges and canals after dark are ordered to carry lighted lanterns, as instructions have been given the troops to shoot all others on sight.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
OII. STOCK
 PROMOTERS
Feperal Grand Jury iD Texas Brings in g
 indictments,

Fort Worth, April 2O.-IndlcV. ments charging ninety-two oil promoters with using the mails to defraud were returned here by the federal grand jury today Among those included in the iE- dictments returned are Dr. Fred arick 4. Cook, former Arctic ex- plorer, and E. c. Kingsbury. prominent Texas politician. Ac= cording to United States Attor ney Zweife, the outstanding stock of the companies involve the sum of S17, 395, ,00O.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
President Daughters
 American Revolution

W&sniegooa.-Gl Anthony Wayne Cook, ssof Pennsylvania, descendant O Mad Anthony Wayne. famous gen eraI Of Revolutionary days, was to3ag declared elected president-general O the Daughters of the American Kevo- lption, after one 0: .tie bibteeest elee. tion contests in the history e the SC sletY.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
AIR RECORD
 BY BIPLANE
Weighted With 2,24e Lbs, Gains Altitude
 of n. 300 Feet.

Dayton, April l9.-Carrylng & dead weight of 2, ,24o pounds, . Navy blp,ane, piloted by. Lieut.. Rutledge Irvine, gained an alti. tude of II, 300 feet over McCook Field this afternoon. This is the highest altitude ever gained by @ single-motored ship carry, ing this much weighG.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
One Hundred Workers
 Buried Alive, Budapest

BudaPes1.-OVer one hundred work toen were buried alive Iu the cellar of 8 cel!uIoid factory here this morning, caused by an explosion of celluloid ma 5erial. Eorty-cwo bodies have SO far been recovered.
 J. r. Beatlie, who arrived last even- ing, left 1his afternoon for Big riVes, headed for h95i, Anchorage and the biz Outside
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
$2,OOO, ,OOO Worth of ~ v Stolen Bonds Located

St. Louis. = Two million dollars worth of bonds and securities, which were taken in the holdup of an arm. pred mail truck here on April ,, were recovered late, today, after having been traced to the home of William F. Doer- ing. The latter and two alleged ac- complices were arrested
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

Dublin The long siege of Kerry cave, in which De Valera was supposed to be hiding, end ed this morning with the hood- ing of the cave, ln which three irregular soldiers and Walter Stevens, of London, an English- man. were drowned.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
BAT ' ' THING
 IN IRELAND
Long Siege of Kerry Cave Rrougin5 to End
 With Flood,

Dublin, April 19.-Two irreg- ulars were killed and three cap tured when 9 rebel sHirmlsn party became engaged with Free State forces north of Clonmel. tins morning. Seven members of che Free State forces were wounded in the fight, ia which bombs and rifles were ased
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
Hoover Says Fisher
 ies Regulations Will
 Hold, Despite Kicks

Washington.-l letter addressed to Senator Wesley Jones, ou"the fish cries question, Secretary Hoover de- clares that, in suite of protests, the presidential reservations set aside in Alaska waters to prevent the further taking of salmon will be continued.
 Referring to the Sutherland charges, the secretary says there is mo polite answer" to the delegates recent chas- tisement of the Governments policy. He says the action of the Government was taken in the best interests of the people of Alaska and of the nation.
 The letter says further, in part, "The real issue is that, having fitted the lid on further destruction of North western and Alaska salmon, until Con- .gress acts ] intend to sit on it. whether Delegate Sutherland, certain eannery- men and certain !ishermen, or more of the same sort, like it or not. These fisheries are the precious asset of the American people. We have the right at least to demand that they shall not be demolished ia fertility by persons to whom profit is r1ore precious than maintenance of the national food sup ply"
 Reports of experts and recommends tions of the reserve policy by the American Fisheries Soc,ety, Stanford, Washington and Illinois universities, Seattle Chamber Of Commerce, and the cities of Portland, Petersburg. Cor dova, Wrangell. Juneau and Ketchikan have been forwarded to Senator Jones bysSeoreCarY Hoover.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
To Shut Off Trading
 in Sugar Futures

Washington. = junction proceed ines to shut oil trading ID sugar to.- lures were instituted n New York to- day by the Federal Government
 New York. k.-Raw sugar futures book a perpendicular drop Of one half cent on the Coffee 8s Sugar 'Exchange today upon receipt of word of the Govern ment's suit to en3oia trading in sugar futures
 Criminal prosecutions may follow in- junction suits flea ia New York today by tEe Federal Government to protect tae public aGalast eXorbitant sugar prices
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

John WiIlams and Joe Meonick yesterday arrivals from raeotna, left this morning for the Nixon.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

Panauia. - The battIeship Iowa, which achieved fame for the part it took in ehe battle of Santiago in the Standardization war, ard which was the faeship for Fighting Bob Evans, thensdmiraI, was yesterday sunk be- heath the waves of Pauama bay by big gunsfre from the fleet engaged in tar- get practice. The obsolete vessel was to@ed into range by radio control, going down under real steaming condi- tions.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
Photographic Ticks.

St. Louis.-Dauiel 5. Futile, preSid ing bishop Of the Episcopal church in the United States died here this after noon.
 bondon.-The House of Commoas, by a vote of 236 to II, today rejected the prohibition bill tntrodaced by Edwin Schry of Dune.
 Seattle.-For the second time since his resignation, Wesley 5. Sischo, for mer customs inspector, was today found guilty in the federal court of illicit traffic ia opium.
 Seattle.-The body of " II. Mjlect, for years prominent in business and Masonic circles, was found today m the canal, into which be had jumped from his automobile while crossing the Ere mont bridge
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21
Harding Discusses
 His Trip to Alaska

Washington, The political situation was discussed with President Harding Harding today by Chairman Adams, of the republican national committee. The main subjects discussed, Adams said, included the international world court and the Presidents proposed trip to Alaska.
 Deyuty [. $. Marshal MesI@lian left [ taiS morning for Ophir.
 LIN. Wilson was yesterday arrival for a few days in towE
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

The report Of the Territorial Treas urer shows that since Alaska has beeu paying bounty on eagles, six years, the number of birds eglbtematio Of free dom on which bounty has been paid is l5,645. Of this amount 6, ,390 was paid last year, and s3, 20 the previous year. which indicates. that eagles are not be- coming as scarce as would be supposed. The nambef killed last year on which bounty was claimed was 2,l31, as against .22::377 during 1921. Bounty paid on wolves last year was 8, 590; anG In 1921 $3,5I5.
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

John Youk, after long stay in town, took his departure yesterday for Can de
The Kusko times., 1923-04-21

derman Hansen, from his headdrar ters up the Kuskokwim, was eS'sphnre day arriQal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
To Cut Pay 5000
Lynn Shoe Workers

Boston, Dec. 1O-Wages in the
factories of the Lynn shoe Manu-
facturers' Association and in the
plants of five companies. not mem.
bers of the association, will be re-
duced Is percent beginning tomor-
row, pending IL settlement of Ques-
tons in dispute, according to a de-
cision reached today at d conference
i'm the state house. Delegates repre-
senting the manufacturers, the joint
council, Amalgamated Shoe Workers
of America, of Lynn. and the state
board of arbitration and cancellation
participated in the conference.
Approximately 5000 workers are
affected by the agreement which will
continue in effect until the question
of wages and other matters in dis
pute will have been decided by the
arbitration board. 1t is expected
that many factories, closed on ac-
count of the uncertainty of labor
conditions. will be reopened as a ro-
suit OF the agreement.
In addition to the, membrs of the
Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Associa-
tion signing the agreement. the firms
of A. NJ. Creighton. ]. I. Melanson,
J. J. Grover. Welch and Son ami
Merrill Porter also agreed to the
temporary wage arrangement, pend
ing q permanent settlement. The
conference lasted IL hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
AUBURN AUTO SPEEDERS
PLACED ON PROBATION

Auburn, Dec. 10-Frank Cramer,
Jr.,s Hector l.. Cramer and Lawrence
T. Marston, all of Auburn. were fined
$40 and costs at the Auburn num-
cipal court Saturday by Judge Harry
Manser who found them guilty of
violating the motor laws. Because
OF their youth, all under 20 years,
he suspended sentence.
The young men were arrested on
the Danville road Friday evening by
n group of officers from the State
highway department. Two claimed
that they were driving their motor
cycle at a speed of from 40 t. SO
miles an hour. The young men plead
ed not guilty. waived determinati ton
and were represented by Dana 8.
Williams.
The squad was headed by Chief
Harold A. Miller and INCLUDED Mo-
torcycle Officers Brown, Jensen and
MacDowen. With them was Inspec-
tor Daniel O'Connell of Lewiston.
About so automobiles were stopped
because of some infraction of the law
regarding automobile lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Eddie Collins for
Sale or Trade Is
Word Mgr. Chance

Chicago. Dec. 10 (By A. P.)-Ed-
die Collins. premier second bascman
of the American League and Captain
Of the Chicago White SoN. is for sale
or trade and may become manager
Of the Washington Club for the 1924
season.
Frank Chance, newly appointed
manager of the White Sox made the
startling announcement tonight that
Collins had been cast into the PLAYER
market. This announcement was the
most important to come from the
convention Of more than 1900 base
ball leaders who assembled here to-
day to set their house in order for
the 1894 season.
Clark Griffith. president 81 the
Washington club, while not denying
that he had talked over the prospects
of landing Collins. intimated that he
was in a receptive mood He declin-
ed to make q fiat statement, saying
Il can't say q thing now"
Collins will be one of the last two
players who remained on the club
wrecked in 1920 as a result Of the
world series candal Of 1919.
The big convention opened today
with q half dozen meetings INCLUDE
ing a session Of the board Of arbi.
tratic''' Of National Association of
Minor Leagues which threshed out
the dispute over the presidency Of
the Pacific Coast League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
WINTHROP

Martin Bates who has been visit
ing at the home OF Ray Bates has
returned to Pennington.
Mrs. Oliver Hathaway, Is visiting
in Auburn and will attend the State
Grange.
Miles Williams, Tom Record, Dom
aid Farnham and Arthur Lovejoy Of
Mt. Vernon and Hiram Hayes of
Gardiner. who are employed By e. G.
Hudson pressing hay are stopping at
Roswell Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Clifford are at
tending State Grange in Lewiston. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Howard en-
tertained the Sturtevant Hill Com
munity club Saturday evening. about
forty five being present. Games were
enjoyed, and the hostess served re-
freshments. Sunday evening the
club enjoyed a sing at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Murch and
son Edward of Augusta were visitors
George Murch,
Charles Towle is attending State
Grange in Lewiston this week.
A business meeting of the Social
Circle will be held Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Margaret Eos
ter.
The Mission Circle Of the Con-
gregational church will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Abbie KIM
ball.
The Martha Glass will meet Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mar
tina French.
Frank Bishop and daughter. Elnor
and Mrs. n, l.. Hannaford visited
Miss Dorothy Hannaford at Colby
college Sunday.
Edward Howard OF Augusta visit
ed relatives in town sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Another Day of
Many Measures in
House and Senate

Washington. Dec. 10-Three pro-
posals for constitutional amendments
were included in the second wave of
bills and resolutions which broke to-
day in both the senate and house.
The equal rights amendments"
sponsored by the woman's party, was
introduced by Senator Curtis. Re-
publican. Kansas; an amendment
Terminating the terms OF Presidents
and Vice Presidents on 1.-The third
Monday in January" and OF Sena-
tors and Representatives on "the first
Monday in January" of the year in
which they would normally end, was
offered by Senator Norris. Republi-
can. Nebraska, and the amendment
authorizing the president, "a major
ity Of the senators voting concur
ring" to conclude treaties, was in
troduced by Senator Owen, Demo-
crat, Oklahoma.
Other joint resolutions in the days
grist included the maiden pronosal of
Senator Magnus johnson. Farmer
Labor, Minnesota, directing the pres
ident to call an international con-
vention to negotiate a general arbi-
tration treaty. and another by SenG.-
tor King. Democrat. Utah, to pro-
vide world conference on disarma-
ment.
The great majority of the meas
ures introduced in the senate were
private bills d>al!ng with Pensions,
bridges. public buildings. or the do
nation Of war trophies to various
municipalities.
There was no diminution in the
number of bills dropped into the
hopper of the house.
~ 20 Al
telephone messages. beverages. can
dy and iewelry was provided by Re-
preventative Dallinger, Republican,
Massachusetts,.