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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

r. PRESIDENT HICKEY of the
IT American Association an
nounced in Chicago Tuesday
night that Ted McGrew had been
added to the leagues staff of UNI
plres.
McGrew has officiated in the Pa
cif1c Coast and Western Leagues. He
is an Indianapolis product, having
resided on the east side for many
years.
McGrew played ball in p number
of minor leagues before becoming
an umpire. lie started his baseball
career as bat boy for the Indian
apolis team when the park was on
the East Side.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
KIECKHEFER NOW FIRST

BIZ { nited Press
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Augie Kiecl<-
hefer went into first place in the
National Three-Cushion Billiard
League Tuesday night when Fisher
defeated Legros, 4S to 81.
Kieckhefer. who was idle Tuesday
night, was tied with Legros for first
place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Hoosier A. G. basketball team
VIII go to Terre Haute tonight to
play the Terre Haute Jacks. State
amateur champs last year 1t Is
hard assignment for the locals as the
Hut" five is one Of the best In the
State.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

LecoIlier of Gymnasts Stars With
Most of Teams Points.
BIZ Times speciaI

BIZ Times SpcCiaI
RICHMOND, Ind. Jan. 9.-Earl-
ham College did not have a great deal
Of trouble with N. A. G. II. College
of Indianapolis here Tuesday night
and won q to IS.
The first period was all Quaker, but
in the final half with substitutes in
The lineup the visitors played Earl
ham on even terms.
Lecolller of the losers mado nearly
ri: Of his teams points with four
field goals and Ave free throws.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
NORMAL DEFEATS ROSE
Teachers Take Lead at Start and Are
Never Headed.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Jan. g
State Normal defeated Rose Poly here
Tuesday night, SO TO Ia. Rose was
never dangerous except at the start of
the second half, when they came with
in five points Of tying the score. The
first period ended II to Z in favor of
Normal.
Burris. COnover and Van Horn were
best for the winners, while Schoonover
and Shelters were the Rose Poly
stars. Numerous substitutes were
used by both teams
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
Cut Eye Prevents Bout

By United Press
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Billy Levine,
New York bantamweight. scheduled to
meet Eddie Shea here Monday. wired
from New York he would not be able
to appear because Of an accident. Le-
vine said he cut his eye while training.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
XOlleY Ball League

BIZ United Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 9.-Forty vol
ley ball players of the city, the ma.
jority of them business men, have
league and a special SEIZED
ule of games to continue throughout
the winter has been arranged
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
Eddie Gets His Contract

By United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Frank Chance,
manager of the White Sox, has sent a
contract to Second Baseman Eddie
Collins, who is expected to sign up
within a few days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

De Paw goes to Charlottesville to
play Wabash. There's a pair that al
ways makes it interesting.
Franklin will tackle State Normal
at Terre Haute.
Teachers Formidable
The Baptists defeated the Teachers
at Franklin, 26 to 20, and the Normal
five is threatening that unbeaten rec
ord Of the State champs.
De Paw and Wabash have been
drilling hard for their battle. 1t
would be hard to convince a Green
castle rooter that the Scarlet had a
chance, but these rivalry scraps
seem to defy all dope. On
past performances this season the
Methodists appear to have decided
edge, but Wabash has been known to
turn the dope bucket topsy-turvey.
However, among disinterested fans
it looks as though De Paw has a de-
cided margin over the Charlottesville
crew.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
GEORGES Is RING WISE
Carp Says He Won't Accept Match
With T. Gibbons.
Ru United Financial

BIZ United Financial
PARIS, Jan. 81 Auto, a Par
isian sporting newspaper, Tuesday
carried a story to the effect that
Georges Carpenter has refused to con
slider an offer made by Promoter
Tommy Walsh of Minneapolis for a
bout between Carpenter and Tommy
Gibbons.
Carpenter would like a bout with
the winner of the Tunney- McTigue
fight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
BAN ON MIXED BOUTS is
LIFTED IN PENNSYLVANIA
Move to Match Jack and Harry in Keystone State Seen
When Richard Nego tiateS for Privileges.
By HENRY L. FARRELL
Tnited Press Staff Correspondent.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Defne stage the Dempsey
Wills fight in Philadelphia behind the
negotiations process the Philadelphia
to Tex Richard While has not been confirmed here
known positively Richard wants the arena which is
Madison Square Garden of Philadelphia
ba mi
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
Moran Calls 1t on

BIZ United Press
MILWAUKEE,, Jan. s--Contract-
ing a cold while in New York. Pal
Moran wired local promoters today
that he would be unable to go through
with his bout with Johnny Mendel-
sohn here next Monday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
GoIdstein Beats Cohan

By United Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Abe Gold
stein. the New York commission s
bantamweight champion" won ten
round decision from Wilbur Cohan,
New York, here Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
ANOTHER 0NE-P0INT WIN
FOR CATHEDRAL SQUAD
Defeah louisville, 20 TO 22.-Kelly
Stars for Winners.
By Times Special

BIZ Times Special
LOUISVILLE. Ind. Jan. g.
Cathedral High School of Indianapolis
defeated the local five here Tuesday
night, % to %. Mullin tipped in the
winning goal just before the game
ended.
The score at the half was: Cathe-
dral, 13; louisville, II. Kelly starred
for the winners with seven from the
field. huston tossed in six field goals
for Zionsville
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
PLAY No. 7
Out of Bounds

The left guard passes in to right
guard A, who passes to center B,
who passes to right forward c, who
or dribbles.
This is one of a successful series
Of out-Of-bound plays.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
THEY'LL TRY 1T AGAIN
PojeIlo and DemetraI Wrestle to Draw
I'm Chicago.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Karl Pojello,
styled as the Lithuanian wrestling
champion. and Bill Demetral wrestled
to a draw after one hour and fifty
minutes here Tuesday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
Basketball Results
COLLEGES

Purdue. "a Ohio State, %
Earham, 81: n. A G. u. is
State Normal 80; Rose Poly. IA
Cornell 10: Syracuse IL
Kentucky, 20; City OF Mexico Y. N. c.
l.. II.
Loyola tBaltimore). "a: St. Joseph's. IS
Penn. 30: Bucknel. %
HIGH SCHOOL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Pirates desire games in the 1917
year-old class The following teams are re
auested to call Main 7641 and ask Tor
Reeves or Main 1892 and ask for McGill ;
Irvington Juniors, Temple Baptists. Arrow
head A. A. W. A. W, Who's Who. Em-Roe
Juniors and St. George.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Lauter Greys want games in the L.
17-year-old class The North Stars, Gang
Five Arrowhead A. A. and Brightwood
Juniors are requested to take notice. Call
Belmont 0S52 between 2 and 80 p. m. and
ask for Fred.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

TOLEDO. Ohio. Jan. 9.-The Fairplays
basketball team of this city travelling pro
with fast teams in Indianapolis and through
out the Hoosfer State. The team has won
fifteen straight games. Write Chick Daley
N care Of the News-Bee Sport department,
Toledo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The o-hara Sans want week end games
with teams in the 15-year-old class. Edge
wood Communal Cubs Kokomo Flyers
Clermont and W A. w take notice. Write
Harold Ransopher, 1907 n. Olney St, OF
call Webster 1851 and ask for Howard
Leave telephone number.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
The Scarlet Line-Up

Coach Vaughan Of Wabash seems
to have found his best comb
nation in Burdette and Englehart, for
wards; Chadwick, center; Wyatt and
Thorn. guards. The De PAW lineup
has been pretty much established for
some time-White and Laughlin,
forwards; Johnson, center; Irwin and
Hirt, guards.
Franklin is prepared for hard con-
test with State Normal, but there is
plenty of confidence in the camp of
Griz Wagner.
While Franklin varsity is at Terre
Haute the freshmen take on the But
Ter yearlings in the first game of its
kind in this State at the Franklin
College gym.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Lauter All-Stars play the Highland
Jacks tonight The AH-Stars have not lost
this season For games call Belmont OS52
between and $50 D. m. and ask Tor Fred
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Hoosier A. C.s and St. Anthony Y. P.
9. basketball teams will meet THURSDAY at
81. Anthony Hall. Both teams have made
hne records this season and great battle
is expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
City Billiard Meet

Mitchell and Wolfe will meet to-
night in the city three-cushion billiard
tourney at the Board Of Trade parlors.
Tuesday Moore (4O) defeated Lewis
(45l by a score of 40 to 80.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Boys Club Bulldogs have won ten
straight victories. The card this week in
cludes Lauter Midgets tonight and Edge
wood Midgets Friday. For games IN the
13-year-old class call Main 1892 and ask
for McGin Brightwood Midgets, Man
Eaters Lion Tanner Midgets and Pioneers
of ~ take notice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

The Riley Juniors want games In the To-
16-year-old class which have access to gyms.
Cali Belmont 3529 and ask for George.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
TIGERS INVADE CAMP OF
OLD RIVALS THURSDAY
Dopestes Give Edge to Metho dsts, but Vaughans Crew
Feared NevertheIess-F rankin Goes to Normal.


Thursday night will splendid battles college
basketball circles and if believe the
from each the there will be four when according
all known logic there not possibly be than two
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09
With Independent Meters

The College Cubs would like to schedule
games with fast city and State teams in
the 15-17-year-old class which have access
to gyms. For games call Harrison 1897
and ask for Harlan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-09

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

ard have never been absent; it has
never failed once in these years we
hope and pray that it will become
permanent practice for the school. We
presented President Woods $91.00 to
pay for the turkies as cleaned.
We spoke at the following meetings
while in Virginia: The Union of the
Circles of Lynchburg, at Court St Bap
fist Church, Rev. V. n. Johns, pastor;
Mrs. Sallie A. Johnson the efficien,
president. They had a wonderful meet
ing, a beautiful welcome by Mrs. M.
w. Richardson, excellent papers by
Mrs. Florence Moor on the 2S years
work; Mrs. Mary Clark, Mrs. Rev.
Smith, a great speech by our own'and
much beloved Mrs. Josephine Ander-
son and others; wonderful singing by
Miss Lucy Henry and others. 20 the
Lynchburg Progressive Circle, Mrs
Mollie Mcdonald the most efficient vice
president is leading to success. Blue
Ridge Springs, Mrs. Eliza Bufford, Mt.
Carmel Circle, Mrs. Rose Gentry presl
dent; Rev e. A. Smith, pastor, gave us
much announcement to live and get
strong again for the work. Roanoke
Va, our District Chairman Mrs. Dr..
Moore had wonderful meeting at Rev
DR.. Hicks Church; she was untiring
in her effort to have successful meet
ing, with many of the workers pres
ent and most encouraging speeches.
Mrs Moore will bring two thousand
dollars ($2,0OO) in June.
New Mount Church, Rev. Johnson.
pastor, while at Arlington, we stopped
at Mrs ]. G. Clarkson and Mrs. Emily
Graves farms and saw our mother,
Mrs. A. Elliotte. Charlottesville at Mrs.
Cornelia Norris at each meeting We
were inspired to new interest in the
work.
We were entertained by the follow
ing at Lynchburg: Lynchburo Progress
sive Circle, wonderful reception. MI
George Woodson, Mrs. Mollie Melon
aid. Mrs. Jennie Anderson. Mrs. Mary
White, Mrs Rose Gentry, Mrs Mary
J. Scott, Mt. Carmel Circle fine re-
ception; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Franklin
Mrs. Jennie Fields. Mr.. and Mrs. nj rT
Fields, Mrs. Jennie Singleton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bertha Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
! ney Robinson, Miss Kate Calland, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Spencer, Mrs. Josephine
Anderson, Mrs H. Jennings, Mr.. and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Florence Reed and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Anderson,
Me. and Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. Sue
Bailey, Miss Pattie Good, the Billup's
family a great Thanksgiving dinner;
Mrs. Maria Graves gave great din
ner and presented the president a cut
steel beaded bag it being presented
with we'll chosen words by Rev. DR..
Tines. We appreciate the hospitality Of
these dear friends more than we can ex
press and their kindness will lingef
with us forever, and be an incentive to
help us get strong to come back to you
for greater service.
Difference not distance separates
souls, and since we are alike in aim
purpose and work, can't feel that we
are separated.
Much happiness, success and joy to
the women Of Virginia in the year OF
1924
Pray for us and the work daily. Sin
cerely your president for seven thous
and dollars at the Jubilee, June oath
Virginia Seminary and College.
(MRS.) L. W. TYRRELL,
President.
1878 E. 1926 St., Cleveland Ohio
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
Honnely Philosophy
Gratitude Is a Flower That Seldom
Blooms in the Garden Where
it is Planted"
Georgia Douglass Johnson)

Georgia Douglass Johnson)
You do the utmost thing for some
one and then, you are Utterly appalled,
by his apparent ingratitude; in fact,
his attitude is that Of one to whom an
injury has been done. And then from
some foreign quarter like a rainbow
across the sky, comes one bearing
largess laying it at your feet!
Strange it is but all too often the
recipient of favors fails to acknowledge
them, while the man you have neglect
ed becomes your benefactor.
Only one leper returned to the
Christ.
Indeed it is too often true that
Gratitude is a flower that seld )m
blooms in the garden where it is
planted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
TEXANS FIGHT MOVE THE TO
PARDON MEN OF path.

Information has come by letter to
the National Association for the Adj
vancement of Colored People, SO Fifth
Avenue, New York, that citizens OF
Houston, Texas are opposing tie NOV e.
ment to free the soldiers of the oath
Infantry now in Leavenworth Peniten
tiary for their alleged share in The
Houston Riot Of 1917. The letter to
the n. A. A. G. P, states
Our adversaries are beating the
bushes. The latest move is 20 request
eacn person who holds poll-tox to
sign petition not to pardon The ST.
diers."
The officers appointed to review the
cases of these men have completed
their session at LeavenwOrth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
Courier Opens Offices in East.
Preston News Seryice)

Pittsburgh, Pa. March 1.-During
the past week negotiations have been
concluded and the Pittsburgh Courier
has established branch office at 23O5
Seventh Avenue, New York City and
one at $50 South 18th street Phfladel-
phia.
Editor Van said that the growth Of
The Courier in these two big centers
had necessitated the establishment OF
offices for the distribution Of the pa
per as we'll as news gathering centers.
He also said that plans were on foot
to establish offices in Boston, Mass,
and Washington, D. c., in the very
near future as the circulation Of the
paper was growing at rapid strides in
these cities. IT have decided that the
Courier viii have to go to 20
or "a pages within month in order
to carry all the live news coming to
U.s." he said.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
AUTO KILLS WOMAN NEAR THE
CAPITOL; SPEEDS ON.
Congressman Little Asks Congress To
Offer $500 Reward for Capture
of Driver.
BODY DRAGGED SEVERAL YARDS
preston News servtee)

Washington, D. c., March 6.-Mrs.
Carrie Harris. aged 81 years, charwo-
man in the House Office Building was
knocked down by speeding automo
bile at New Jersey Avenue and B. ST.,
Southeast, Tuesday morning and died
in the Casualty hospital Thursday eve
ming
Police officials directed members OF
the various commands to make every
effort to apprehend the driver Of the
death car, that injured Mrs. Harris.
Several persons standing at the corn
err where the accident occurred saw the
speeding machine approaching. 1t was
a large touring car, they stated, and
the driver made a turn south of First
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15


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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

many of the friends and co-workers,
and find the work progressing so we'll
We were especially happy to be well
enough in health to be in the State dur
ing the period we have stressed Pantry
Supply Day at Virginia Seminary, Sew
en- years ago the idea came to us from
Heaven and we started this movement
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

Enos Lee, President of the N. Y.
State Farm Bureau Federation, who
is leading the New York farmers in
their efforts to secure lower taxes
and less legislation. He will collect
signatures to petitions which will be
hauled by the wagon up Pennsylvan
ia Avenue Washington to Congress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

came up and accused her Of having
threatened to whip her. Mrs. Mills, it
is alleged pulled out knife and cue
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Mills, 1t is said beat
q hasty retreat from the church and
the police have not been able to FIND
her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
WOMAN STABBED DURING FRAY
AT CHURCH FESTIVAL.
preston News service)

Little Rock, Ark, March Mrs.
Rebecca Taylor suffered knife wound
on the right arm early last Tuesday
night, when she was attacked, she said
by Mrs. Malissa Mills, at a church fesei
val.
Mrs. Taylor told the police that she
had gone to the church to attend a
meeting when her alleged assailant
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
GOV. McCRAY TO FACE TRIAL ON
FRAUD CHARGE.

Indianapolis-Gov. Warren T. Nc.
Cray of Indiana, who was indicted
by the Federal Grand Jury on two
counts-that of using the mails to
defraud and also of a violation OF
the National Banking Laws. He was
released on bail of $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

Washington-John ]. Sturgeon,
managing editor of the Washington
Post, one of the Mclean publications
whose name was mentioned as hav-
ing appeared in one Of the Mclean
kilograms, being examined by the
Senate Committee investigating the
oil lease scandal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15
CONGRESS ASKED TO
OFFER REWARD

Representative Little, Republican OF
Kansas, has proposed a resolution ask
ing for an appropriation of $500 to off
er as a reward for the arrest and con.
viction of the driver of the car that
caused the death of Mrs. Harris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-15

" u
Street. On account Of the high rate Of
speed at which the machine was going
none of the witnesses were able to tell
the number of the machine license
One person said that a part Of the
number was 81.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-06-13
TO BUY SILVER AT
DOLLAR AN OUNCE

Observation-Disclosures a bill passed
by the senate, the treasury would be
directed to complete the purchase of
domestic stores of silver as provided
in the Pittman act
According to an estimate by Sena-
tor Pittman, democrat, Nevada, auth
or of the bill, 14,589,73013 ounces
of silver must be purchased at 81 an
ounce to comply with the wartime
legislation.
The silver to be purchased will re-
place silver dollars withdrawn from
the treasury vaults during the war,
and sold as bullion to the British
government for use in replenishing
the supply Of her colonies.
A warm controversy has continued
since the war between silver prodCc-
ers and treasury officials as to the
amount which should be placed un-
der the law which authorized the
withdrawal.
The bill now goes to the house.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-06-13
POLICE CHIEF
And SHERIFF SUED
FOR FALSE ARREST
BY UNION

Suit for $4,000 was filed today in
the Court of Common Appeals Of
Lackawanna County against Mayor
Frank Constance, Chief Of Police
James j. Bender and Sheriff James
Reap of Old Forge. Pa, fer false ar
rest and forcible election of Birch
Wilson of Reading, Socialist Party
speaker. The suit was filed by At
tOreny J. M. GrOnfne Of Scranton,
and Attorney David Wallerstein of
Philadelphia for the American Civil
Liberties Union, which is pressing the
case in Wilson's behalf on the
grounds that he was "lawlessly ar
rested, searched and run out CT town
for merely wishing to address a
meeting" The facts in the case as
given out by the Civil Liberties Union
are as follows:
On June 9, 1923, Birch Wilson and
Girolamo Valenti went to Old
Forge to address a meeting of Itali-
an workers. Prior to the meeting
while waiting at the home Of a friend
they were seized by local policemen,
acting under orders from Mayor Con-
stanzc, and by Sheriff Reap and a
party Of state troopers. They were
thrown into an automobile and taken
to the town hall. There they were
searched by Mayor Constance Sher-
iff Reap and a sergeant of the state
constabulary. Some of their litera-
ture was taken from them and they
were warned not to appear in Old
Forge again. The following week, on
June 10 Wilson and Valenti returned
to Old Forge, and were again seized
by local policemen and Sheriff Reap
acting under orders from Mayor Con
stanzC, taken to the town hall anC
again run out of town.
According to the Civil Liberties
Union, Mayor Constance declared OF
this occasion that he would keep the
socialists from speaking here, now
and forever" adding that he haC
questioned Wilson and Valenti anC
when they admitted they came tt
make socialistic speeches he "delib
erately ran them out of town." The
literature seized by Mayor Constance
is the current literature of the So
cialist Party circulated in every
state in the union and considered Un
Objectionable by the Pest Office De
partment and the Department of JUS
tice," according to the Civil Liberties
Union.