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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08

been large and our harvests have been
bountiful. We have been remarkably
free from disorder and remarkably sue
cessfuI in all those pursuits which
flourish during a state III domestic
peace. An abundant prosperity has
overspread the land.
-Rededicate America
I'VE shall do well TO accept all these
favors and bounties with 4 becoming
humility. and dedicate them to the
giver of all good and perfect gifts. AS
the nation has prospered, let all the
people show that they are worthy to
prosper by rededicating America to
the service of God and man.
Therefore. i. Calvin Coolidge, Pres
ident of the United States of America.
hereby proclaim and fix Thursday,
Nov. n, as day for national thanks
giving I recommend that the people
gather in their places Of worship and
at family affairs and offer up their
thanks for the goodness which has
been shown to them in such a multi
tude or ways"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08
ONE DIVORCE FOR EVERY
WEDDINGS IN ILLINOIS

Washington.-One divorce was
granted for every seven marriages per-
formed in Illinois during the calendar
year 1928. according to figures an
nounced at the bureau OF the census
today The number of divorces was
12.306, and marriages S4,O68.
Both marriages and divorces in
creased at substantially the same rate
as in 1922, when the totals were 75,2OB
and l1,507 respectively. This repre-
scented an increase OF l1.3 for mar
riages and 1l.3 for divorces.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08
One of the Oldest and patriotic native citizens Of chieago
being born in this city July Is, 1s4s and passing aay
Tuesday, November A, 1924

On Tuesday, November !, at high
non. Commodore Ferdinand w. Peck.
who was one Of the best known 6g-
ures in the public life Of Chicago.
closed his eyes in death at the Henro-
til Memorial Hospital
Mr. Peck was % years old. He was
born in Chicago On July Is. 1913. and,
with the exception Of his journeys 10
other parts Of the world. spent his en-
tire life in the city Of his birth. He
was educatedsin Chicago grammar and
high schools. in the University Of Chi
cago and III the Chicago Union Col
lege Of Law. He was married IN this
city to Miss lila C. SpauIding, who
survives him.
Mr. Peck was taken to Henrotin
Memorial hospital a week ago. suffer
ing from pleurisy and inAammatory
rheumatism
Four Sons, Two Daughters
Surviving Mr. Peck besides his
widow. who resides at 1926 Michigan
avenue, are four sons and two daugh-
tiers They are: Ferdinand w Peck,
1926 Michigan avenue; Spaulding
Peck. Robertsdale, Ala; Walter Peck,
1920 Aston street; Clarence E. Peck,
% West Schiller street; Mrs Charles
Simms a Dayton, o., and Mrs. Airline
Warwick, who has lived abroad for
sixteen years.
Mr. Peck was born at Clark street
and Jackson boulevard, where a So
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08

urged that all the friendly co-opera-
ton of the Negro people In caring for
is OWE. be drawn upon and used and
that administrative Offices iii the Bu-
reau Al Washington and in the Re
gionaI Districts be appointed with a
view Of intelligentiy directing these
forces for service to the colored Vet
Grams.
No. s-AppOintments in the Edu-
caionaI Department.
The practical workings Of this De-
parment in many Of the states is 50
adjusted = to infict injustices and dis
ordinations BY its operatives when the
manifest intention III the law u 70 Be
beneficial In many Of the states
where separate schools obtain, money
j. withheld from Colored pupils and
applied for the donation u white pu-
pills IN addition to the amount ct aside
specifically for such white Institutions.
This obtains in many Of the states
where separate schools are provided
for BY law The appointment "
highly trained and practical educator
ID this department would provide
against these injustioes and at the same
time would Be an aid to the Govern
ment and serve 4 need to the Colored
people Of the Nation IN their inteIIec-
tual development.
No. 1.-THE e2nd and osrd Dui-
siOns be reallocated As combat divi-
sions.
The Colored people Of the Nation
have right to expect Of the Govern
ment that its defenders, when called
into service, Be not used merely a.
laborers and that 50 long as the obi
CATION to serve the Nation a. war
units is a responsibility which cannot
be evaded. We insist thar the repre-
sentatives from our class Of citizen
ship be recognized as Combat Troups
in the service Of the Government.
No 15.-Abolition of segregation in
the Government Service.
We feel that we need but call at
tention TO the fact that this Govern
ment cannot maintain its reputation a.
a Democracy If segregation OF citizens
because OF color, is a Governmental
policy and we urge the abolition OF
discrimination in all Of the depart
ments Of Governmental Service.
No. l6.-Approval of Liberian Loan.
The obligations incurred BY this
Government TO the Liberian Gov
eminent during the war for serT-
ices rendered BY that Government are
too plain and just for division OF opin-
ion The promises made BY this Gov
eminent through its representatives in
all honor ought to be kept and the
principle maintained that America Is
too broad. too big and too just to break
its word when solemnly given. We,
therefore, urge that I loan OF suitable
size commensurate with the needs of
the Liberian Government Be made.
No. l7.-Without attempting to de-
termine the method to be employed,
we urge that the Government take suit
able cognizance Of the crime of lynch
ing In the United States.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM c. MATTHEWS.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08
COOLIDGE DATES THANKSGIv-
ING NOVEMBER ~
Urges Nation to Gratitude for Days
or Peace

Washington, D. G., Nov. 5.-Presi-
dent Coolidge issued a proclamation
today formally proclaining Thursday.
Nov. p, as Thanksgiving Day.
The proclamation said:
I'VE approach that season OF the
year when il has been the custom for
the American people to give thanks
for the good fortune which the bounty
Of Providence through the generosity
Of nature. has visited on them. Ii Is
altogether good custom. 1t has the
sanction Of antiquity and the approba-
ton Of our religious convictions. In
acknowledging the receipt OF Divine
favor. in contemplating the blessings
which have been bestowed on US, we
shall reveal the spiritual strength 81
the nation.
Give Thanks for Peace
The year has been marked BY con-
tinuatIon OF peace whereby our country
has entered into a relationship Of bet
ter understanding with all other ma
tons Of the earth Ways have been
revealed to US by which we could per-
form very great service through the
giving of friendly counsel, through the
4
through the exercise of a spirit OF
neighborly kindness to less favored
peoples We should give thanks for
the power which has been given into
our keeping, with which We have been
able to render these srvices to the
rest Of mankind
AT home we have continually had
an improving state OF the public health.
The production Of our industries has
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08

HON. WILLIAM T. FRANCIS.
CHAIRMAN OF THE WEST
ERIN DISTRICT, REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL COM MITTEE.
SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF
THE BROAD AK
The following letter speaks for It.
self:
Republican National Committee
Wrigley Building
Chicago, III.
Nov. ). 1924
Mr. julius r Taylor.
Editor. The Broad AK.
62O6 5. Elizabeth street.
Chicago, i'll
Dear Sir
In concluding our activities in one
of the most systematic campaigns
ever conducted by our group and in
recognition and appreciation oF tie
valuable services rendered BY your
paper. l desire On behalf of Mr. WI
liam @ Matthews. Organizes. and my
self to thank you for your contribution
Ito the successful results obtained.
The influence Of your paper played
10 small part IN making Il possible 10
secure practically united cooperation
.of our group despite the efforts made
10 divert our people from the Grand
old Party.
Il j. because Of the loyalty Of men
Ike you and journals ike yours that
the race J. being held 10 some degree
of solidarity to the principles that are
and viii BE- helpful ~ our group
I know you viii enjoy with me the
contamination OF our hopes and aims
in the election Of Coolidge and Dawes
It is our desire that a. resrlf of cur
efforts constructive program can BE-
worked out where your confined CO.
operation viii be beneficial
Very truly yours
W. r. FRANCIS,
Chairman Western District
Republican National Committee
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-08
Father" Of Auditorium

Reelected States Attorney Of Cook County b the great ad q
this newspaper which supported All the time from soup 20
nuts The election plainly Indicate tnaL ne @ @
Repubica ticket I'M this city and county and thar ns va
oritv over NJ l. Iaoe win almost reach two hundred
thousand majority. The people IN this city and county M
nbounded faith I'm the honesty Of Hon Robert = SrOe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
DESIGN or WORKS
NOT STANDARD

'-Thc visit WAS made for the pur
pose Of inspecting the apparatus
which failed and getting the manu-
faciurcra' representatives version
and that OF the employees who In
stalled the apparatus
while the individual apparatus
used Il largely standard. the design
OF tho hydraulic power works Is not
standard, and tha places tho ap.
paratus under strain u would not
receive in plant Of completely
standard design
we found that the loss OF these
two shafts made Il impossible 10
operatc the emergency valves from
the operating bench, tho generator
floor be.ow. or by the hand wheel
AZ tho valve In tho basement. and
that indication OF tho position OF
the valve had been lost on the lndi.
Gator. This rendered II necessary
TO use tho hand valves. the last
means OF control. slow and dan.
gerous method In some kinds Of
turbine accidents. and impossible
where the power house becomes
flooded.
WATER HAMMER
QUESTION UNSETTLED
Tho question OF dangerous water
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12

Local electrical workers still main,
tain that tho Gorge plant Of tho
skagit IL unsafe. They say that the
recent Investigation Of tho plant by
tho city council efficiency commit
tee bore out their contentious. The
investigation was made at tho re.
aucs, Of tho Electrical Workers
union. members Of which had IN
stalled the machinery,
The star today received The FOL.
lowing letter from tho locals.
TO the Editor Of The star
As representatives Of Local No
&c. international Brotherhood Of
Electrical Workers. NC want to ex.
press our satisfaction In the progress
OF tho city council efficiency commit.
tees investigation Of the shcarinE Of
The control ahuf, on each Of tho two
emergency valves nt the skngit plant
recently
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12

stock, head of police dry and morals
squad. Said husband stayed out too
often nights had no affection for
her. Property settlement out Of
court.
Park commissioners ask $4,000
20 rchabilitate city boulevard sys-
tenn.
David said all men are liars.
says Revelle. Says he lost because
promised votes not forthcoming.
Special n. p train TO Ellensburg
rodco leaves King st. station l1:i0
p. IN. tonight.
Funeral OF Mrs. Hannah Schoen-
field. widow OF pioneer Seattle fur
niture man. to be Sunday afternoon
ut home, 100 18th ave, n.
William +. Green, national adver-
Using authority. addressing Chamber
OF Commerce. Masonic club rooms
noon Friday
Maj. Martin at Bellingham says
he doesn't like re-routing flyers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
PRINCE DID NOT
ATTEND FIGHT
But lust Where He Was Is
Still a Deep, Dark Secret
BY MAX BUCKINGHAM

SYOSSET. l.. l., ~. y. Sept, r.
None Of 1887 young men NJ tho
Firpo.WilIs fight wearing hats with
turned down brlms and ovcrcoats
with collars was the prince OF Wales.
II II matters TO anyone, the prince
was not at tho bout.
Captain Lascelles. his secretary,
says he wasn't and that is the final
word on the matter.
Just 10 relieve the minds OF those
whose necks are stiff from turning
around every time anyone under six
feet two came into the arena last
night, would you mind stating where
his hlghncss was?" the captain was
asked.
81 would" replied the captain.
And | viii not"
And that's that.
wales. " seems. left syosset yes.
terday at $50 y. m. in n motor car.
lie was asleep at the Burden estate
at 10 a. m. today. The royal where.
abouts during the intervening 1917
hours was a secret.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
Skagit Unsafe, Union
Electricians Maintain
With Probe by Council, but
Workers Reiterate Charges

hammer remains unsettled n has
boon admitted that the supreme test
iH impogaihlB until tho third unit IL
Installed and fun load provided for
all three This renders IL necessary
10 settle the matter on tho theory
or wait until The plant can lily be
spared 10 take chance on running
Il by such test
Nothing has been advanced that
In any way wcakcnA the position Of
tho Electrical Workers. Ia fact, tho
information gained on this visit rem.
dcrs u even moro advisable for the
city council 10 create an inyesti.
eating commission 10 make a report
and supervise the alterations ncces.
ury 10 remove excess danger 10 tho
plant
tSlEncil II. r. GORDON,
president.
CHARLES GALLANT"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
Ckildren's Underwear

Girls medium weight Union Suits, half low neck,
elbow length sleeves; knee or ankle length. Sizes
q A. 6, $50. Sizes 8, 10 and IL, S1.O0.
Boys Union Suits of good quality cotton, having
high neck long sleeves, ankle length, or high neck
and short sleeves.
Sizes A, 6, 8, TO- SIPS; sizes r. Ia, 16, S1.35.
First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
FIRE HAZARD IN
STATE CROWS
Summers Issues Warning to
All SlaShing Burners

Forest fire hazards an over wash
ington will become critical Saturday.
II was declared by 81 y. Summers
msteorologist al the L. 8 weather
bureau office here Friday Higher
temperatures and low humidity arc
the contributing factors 10 a spread
OF blazes u which there are several
already burning on the olympic
peninsula near the NookEaek river.
Tho winds viii BE- from tho east
crly quarter. Al campers and thoso
making slashiuE fires are warned 10
watch their hiazcs carefully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
WASHINGTON NEXT TO
NEW YORK IN CUSTOMS

4. Shipping is setting new records,
with the Washington customs district
second only TO New York in foreign
imports during 1929, leading the Pa.
cific Coast in total foreign commerce.
8. Building Mrmits issued in Sc.
nttle during the first eight months
OF 1924 totaled s21,O7l ,O2O. nm In.
crease Of s2,92s.13O over the CORE.
spending period Of 1923.
&. Bank clcarinEs In Seattle dur.
ing the first eight months OF 1924 to.
tailed 1885, 1876. i65. an increase OF
nearly saO,OOO.OOO over the CORE.
spending period of 1923
Z. Reopening OF lumber mills and
camps is expected to relieve the un.
employment situation.
8. Postal receipts for the first eight
months OF 1924 reached the total OF
81, 500, 029, an Increase OF Sll7,6i0
over the corresponding period Of
1923.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
Woman Saves Babe,
but Dies of Burns

PORT ANGELES. sept I..-Mrs
Roy stoekman died last night OF
burns received Wednesday when
she fought the fiu in her home
near Neah bay TO rescue her 10
month-old baby boy. The child II
safe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
Abrams Free
Clinic Now Open

To be operated In conjunction with
the Seattle Institute of Eleetronle Re-
actions.
Accommodations for the treatment of
ten charity patients have been re-
served which will be Increased as
fast as finances will allow.
The Abrams treatments are being in-
trodueed rapidly throughout the Unit
ed States on account OF the great de-
mand. due to the marvellous results
being reported from It's use.
An article by Mr.. Upton Sinclair
explaining the methods will be given
TO peyc,le who do not understand the
system
A regular registered physician and
surgeon. accredited by Abrams. and
assisted by specially trained nurses. Il
In charge.
All recognized treatments will be used
as occasion requires, but we shall
specialize In the Abrams methods. and
spectro- Chrome-T erapy, FIRE 2
Abrams blood tests will be made for
regular patients who wish TO take the
Abrams treatments
Authorised Abrams equipment will be
used
The rates for treatment for regular
patients will be such that tho person
OF average means can well afford to.
come TO us ,s.6o.
In the free clinic preference will be
given To children and the blind. until
such time as we are able financially
to accommodate more.
The Electro Medical Clinic.
Gil Third Ave.
MA in-367t
Across the street and one-hsif biock
above the city-county Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
YOU'LL find
IT We're

Gyro club hopes TO entertain
Lieut.. Wade OF world flyers
TO broadcast Pershing's Mobiliza-
ton day speech from NGo Oakland,
6:I5 y. III. Friday.
Members of Battery L, 65th heavy
artillery. take steps toward pcrman-
ent organization. Reunion in Seat
Ito October 25.
Fred Bean. IS, in Jail Alleged
he sold bottle of moonshne TO cop.
Marie ComstoclI divorced from
husband. Lieut., George II. Com
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
Man and Wife Held
for Store Holdup

Ralph Lee. 20. a clerk. Ia held as
drugstore hoidup suspect. and his
wife, Dorothy Lee. Is held on an
open charge for investigation. fol-
LOWING a weeks probing by De.
tcctive Martin J. Cleary and Don
Blaine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12

~ Ill The JOY OF peaceful, rest-
" full night. What a wonderful
up and going" feeling follows such
n night Of undisturbed slumber.
Oh, What tortures-what agony
what despair-goes with the
nights where eczema and other
skin diseases hold power and drive
away rest and peaceful slumber.
For under the cover OF darkness
like crafty beings OF the under
world these eruptions work their
most serious havoc.
SIS. rs tho established con.
queror OF these annoying skin dis
eases. S.S.S. drives these ever dis
turbing elements from your system
elements that carry in their wake
lack OF energy - undermining
health! You may try in vain to
get rid OF them by using salyes,
lotions. washes. all to no purpose.
You can't do IL that way--the seat
OF the trouble lies deeper-impure
blood trying to throw off poison1
through the tender skin.
SIS. purifies the blood. II aids
Nature In creating new red.blood-
cells by the milllonl Blood.cell1
that send new rich blood coursing
through your system. Red blood
that drives away eczema-drlves
away pimples, blackheads. boils
and rheumatism. too. An increase
In red-bloodcellg means d
a,ronpth. added Vitality and ra-
newed vigor. Because the medicinal
ingredients OF S.SS. are purely
vegetable, It may be taken with
perfect safety. Start taking SIS.
today and watch II rout that an
noying. skin destroying. health un.
dermining army that holds your
system in its graspl Learn again
what II means 20 enjoy peaceful.
restful nights Of Blumber.
n SIS. Is sold at MI good drug
HI stores In two sizes. The larger slLc
| d91x In more economical
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
FAMILY OUTING

Can see Mrs. b."
shes out. sir"
One OF the family them"
IAN out. sir"
Wasn't there fire here last
night?''
Yes, sir, but that's out, too
Boston Transcript.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
NeW Scarfs
S1.75 to $5.95

Beautiful new Scarfs. smart
in color and designs. ranging
from IL TO 81 inches in width
and 60 inches long. finished
with wide silk fringe OF self.
tone or contrasting color.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
First Floor.

sending them all around the country
before reaching Seattle.
Shop-lifters have opened fall Of
fensive. detectives say
James Ritchie's room in Y. NJ
c. a. robbed OF mandolin, hat and
overcoat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
12S Sleeveless Vests and Sweaters
Special $1.95

Wool and artificial silk Sleeveless Vests and Sweat
ers in all the high shades-tan, coral, rust, gold,
white billiard green poudre blue, canary, sheik and
Mexico. All sizes in the assortment All have been
greatly reduced for quick clearance. Second Floor.
Attention! Gymnasium Enthusiasts
Do you need new pair of Gymnasium Boomers
or a new Suit? Now is the time to buy them while
the assortment Of sizes is complete.
They are of good quality black sateen, cut gener
ously full and the suits priced at S2.95 Bloom
ers, S1.95. Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-12
PROSPERITY IS
AHEAD OF US
Business Is improving in
Nearly Every Line
C. OF C. REPORT SHOWS
Wash. Next to New York in
Customs Receipts

WITH notable Improvement in the
w basic industries Of agriculture
and lumber and tho steady cNpan.
sion Of manufacturing. business In
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest "a
improving in practically every line
and All indications point TO greater
prosperity in tho year TO come
This Is the conclusion OF the quar-.
tcrly business survey issued ycster.
day by tho research and statistical
department Of the Seattle Chamber
OF Commerce.
LAUNDERING and agriculture are on
n better basis. building construction
has increased, bank olearDncos arc
greater. the employment situation
has improved. foreign commerce has
shown a marked increase and postal
receipts have reached new high
level. the survey shows.
THE SURVEY
SHOWS
The survey reports the following
conditions during the quarter ending
September !;
/. Lumber ls commanding higher
prices. with better domestic and ox.
port markets.
2. Agricultural sections are begin.
ming to buy freely. following higher
prices for wheat. fruit and other
products OF this state. The aggregate
purchasing power OF agriculture in
the Pacific Northwest is much great
or than It has been Mt any period
since the dcflntion Immediately fol
lowing the war,
3. Manufacturers Of the state look
forward TO the coming year with
mil tnfan