The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-31
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Washington

exchanged at the state department.
ashington-Howard NJ Gore, as
sistant secretary of agriculture, re-
duties of acting secretary as result
of the death of Secretary Wallace.
Domestic
Glenn Falls, N. Y-Snow whitened
the ground at Indian lake and a
furry, which lasted about an hour,
was reported at North Creek.
Pittsburgh-The body of John La.
paglia, wealthy Italian merchant, who
was slain in his luxurious apartment
either by blackhanders or bootleggers,
police believe, was taken to Cleveland
for burial.
Denver-Dr. Henry Augustus Buch-
tel, 70 years old, former governor of
Colorado and chancellor emeritus of
the University of Denver, died in his
home here.
Kansas City, Mo.-John Lavan has
been signed to manage the Kansas
City American Association Club again
next year. Terms of the contract
were not made public.
Transatlantic cable line between the
United States and Germany were re-
ported complete by Clarence Mackay,
president of the Commercial Cable
Company.
Albany, N. WAYNE B.. Wheeler,
Antisaloon League general counsel, de-
n1o hnfn
25,000,000 regular drinkers, while now
there are about 100000 who get 10
times as much publicity.
Chicago -Radiocasting station W.
I'D, named in honor of James ]. Da-
Wis, secretary of labor, director gen.
eral of the Loyal Order of Moose and
founder of Mooseheart, will be Off
cially opened.
Chicago-A new traction plan, call
ing for the immediate construction of
a subway system which would in
volve $105,950,000 and the union Of
the present surface lines and ele-
waited system.
acknowledgements with weeds
and leaves, the body of Julia Twar-
dowski, 81 years old, of Milwaukee,
who had been missing from home
since September "a. was found in a
field near the Racine-Milwaukee coun-
ty line by a band of hunters.
Milwaukee-Two women and a baby
are dead, one man is not expected to
live and three other members of a
motor party from Madison, Wis, are
seriously injured as result Of a
crossing collision between their au-
tomobile and Milwaukee bound pas
senger train near here.
Montreal-The Prince of Wales was
the guest of the city of Montreal at
an informal reception at the golf club
at Laval Sur-Le-Lao. Mayor Pate
naude, president of the club, proposed
a toast to 'Son Altessee, LIE Prince de
Gales" (his highness the Prince of
Wales), which was followed by a rous-
ing cheer.
San Francisco-The American ar
my aviators who few around the
world were presented with a check
for s7,426.99 here. The check was
presented by Mayor James Rolph, Jr.,
at public reception. The money
was contributed by ''the people of
San Francisco" Lieutenant Lowell
H. Smith, commander of the flight
accepted on behalf of his comrades.
Chicago-William L. Bodine, super
fntendent of compulsory education, de-
creed that men who were married to
girls of 16 years or younger must go
to Jail If they do not keep their wives
in school. His order resulted from
publicity given to the case of two
girls, both Is, who had married with
the avowed intention of escaping
school by so doing.
Fort Myers, Fla.-The storm. which
has been raging here for three days
assumed greater proportions with 45
mile wind AID heavy rains. The bar
ometer read 1922, and the indica-
tions were that the worst of the storm
had not yet arrived. Many streets in
the city were flooded, and all bust
ness houses have been closed. The
city is without lights or power. High
water is responsible for most of the
damage. Train service is delayed.
New York-A congregation that
packed the First Presbyterian church
in Fifth avenue heard Rev. DR.. Harry
Emerson Fosdick, Baptist minister,
preach what may have been his last
sermon from that pulpit. 1t was an
nounced that a meeting of the church
congregation would be held to act on
the resignation which DR.. Fosdick
presented to the New York presby-
terry. DR.. Fosdick in his sermon ap-
pealed to the congregation to remain
in the church regardless of what dis
position night ultimately be made Of
his case, which has been a storm GEN.
ter since 1922.
Tacoma, Wash.-Public and private
schools here were reopened after be-
ing closed since September 25, because
of an epidemic OF infantile paralysis.
Charlottesville, Mo.-"These are my
bonds" said Hammie Shane, rs years
old, seizing a rifle and shotgun
when, in Magistrate Court, Squire
John Henderson announced he would
be held under $1,000 bond on a charge
of violating the prohibition laws.
With the shotgun under one arm and
the rifle under the other. Shane strobe
from the room while four deputies
looked on. Police are now seeking
him.