The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-05-15
STORM DAMAGES AT HOT SPRINGS HEAVY;
FOUR PERSONS BELIEVED KILLED

Hot Springs, ArkansaS-(A. P.)-
Several persons are reported to have
been killed ii the storm which visited
this section last night, and which was
followed by a disastarOus fire. The
fatalities, however, are not yet veri-
fled. 1t is not expected that the
death list will exceed three or four
persons. While the monetary loss is
roughly estimated in the millions,
there is no accurate estimate avail
able.
willard and FirpO Will Mix
New York-(A. P.)-Luis Firpo of
Argentine, and Jess Willard, former
worlds heavyweight champion, today
signed articles to box for Tex Rickard
in the vicinity of New York not later
than July 7. The winner will be
matched against Jack Dempsey for
the worlds title.
Killed In Anti-Jap Riots
Shanghai-(A. P.)-Several persons
were killed today and large number
of others injured in anti-Japanese
riots at Shasi, Province of Hupeh,
when anti-Japanese demonstrators
boarded Japanese river steamer. A
japanese gun boat was sent from
HankoW.
Allow Time for Negotiations
London-(A. PIT was announced
in the house of commons this even
ing that the British government would
reasonably extend the time limit set
in the ultimatum to Russia, to per-
nit of further negotiations
Government to File Appeal
Washington-(A. PA formal ap-
peal by the government from the New
York federal court decision, denying
an injunction against the New York
Sugar exchange, will be filed tomor-
row in the supreme court, and Mon
day the department Of justice will
move to advance the case for early
hearing.
Mail Steamship Aground
Norfolk, Va.-(A. P.)-The Pacific
mail steamship Santa Malta, went
aground a mile south of Cape Henry,
during a heavy fog early today. A
tug was sent to her assistance.
Resents Government Activities
New York-(A. P)-Plans for
tinued attacks on the sugar trade by
have been discussed at a secret meet
ing today on the floor of the New York
Coffee and Sugar exchange. 1t is
reported that the meeting will be held
tomorrow in the Wall street district.
Demands Return of Prisoners
London-(A. P.)-As a result Of the
house of lords decision in the case
of Art O'Brien, the British govern
ment is requesting the Irish Free
State government to return to Eng
land all prisoners deported to Ire
land, Home Secretary Bridgeman an
today
Chinese Troops, Brigands, Clash
Tienstin- P)-American troops
here were called out early Sunday
morning, prepared to guard railway
property, following reports that there
was battle progressing between the
Chinese troops and the brigands at
fifty miles east Of the Pc
king Mukden railway.
President VIII Make Western Trip
Washington - CA. P.) - President
Harding has decided definitely to
make his contemplated trip through
the west and Alaska, leaving Wash
ington about June 80 and being abb
sent from the capital about so days,
it was announced today at the White
House.
Wind, Fire Wrecks Town
Hot Springs-.(A. P.)-Hot Springs |
is today endeavoring to extricate it.
self from the debris and ruin left by |
the flood, fire, and wind which last |
night wrecked the business district OF
The city with damage to property |
which is expected to run into the mil
ions.
Think No Lives Lost
Memphis CA PA telegram re-
seived from the Western Union man
ager at Hot Springs at 10:30 a. M,
said that so far as is known no lives
nave been lost, but that the Mar
luette hotel and a number Of nearby
buildings had been destroyed.