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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
AN ATTACK LAUNCHED ON
STRAWN AND POMERENE
War Is Declared in the u. S. Senate
Against Counsel Retained in
Oil Cases.

Washington.-An organized fight in
the senate against confirmation of
Silas II. Strawn and Atlee Pomerene
as special government counsel in the
oil cases promises to furnish another
dramatic chapter to the rapidly un-
folding story of the naval oil leases.
Definite indications that Senator
Walsh, democrat, Montana, dominant
figure in pressing the inquiry, is op-
posed to the lawyers selected by Pres
ident Coolidge provided the chief de,
velopment of the day in the oil in
vestigation.
The oil committee considered the
nomination Of two executive sessions.
but without reaching a decision. Be
tween times ii heard six witnesses at
public sessions in efforts to obtain
more light on the circumstances sur
rounding the leasing Of the Teapot
Dome reserve to Harry F. Sinclair,
and the California Elk Hills reserve
to K. l.. Doheny.
Members Of all senatorial groups
showed a disposition to treat as a
closed incident the refusal of Presi-
dent Coolidge to entertain the SEN
ate's request that he demand Elm
mediately' the resignation Of Secre-
tary DENLY for his part in the leases.
Senator Wheeler, democrat, Mon
tana, announced that he would intro
duce a resolution proposing a full
investigation Of all of the official acts
Of Attorney General Daugherty and
of all branches Of the department of
justice under the stewardship Of Mr..
Daugherty. :
George Creel, former chairman of
the committee on public information,
told the oil committee he had been
employed by Doheny as publicity
consultant" five months after he left
the government service. but had re-
signed after three months because OF
a disagreement with his chief. His
salary was at the rate Of $4,000 a
year. He also disclosed that he had
interested himself in obtaining a lease
for offset wells In Teapot Dome and
had taken the matter up unsuccess.
fully with Secretary Daniels.
j. Leo Stack, a Denver oil man
with whom Creel was associated, and
who had contractural rights in claims
in Teapot Dome, testified that he had
become convinced soon after Sinclair
obtained the lease that there had
been bad faith, fraud and secret
dealings" :.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Europsans Plan polar Flights.

Washington-Secret preparatory
for trans-Arctic aerial expeditions are
being made in France. Germany and
Russia, according to information
given navy department officials by
Haakon II. Hammer, organizer in the
United States for Roald Amundson
Norwegian explorer, who plans o
venture of his own this summer. into
the north polar regions. Explaining
that he had just returned from
Europe, Mr.. Hammer said he knew
of the keen interest aroused there
when 1t was announced that the
American navy was planning a polar
expedition.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
\. ?. LAND GRANTS
ARE IN DISPUTE
RAILWAY ACCUSED OF VioLAT.
ING TERMS OF ORIGINAL 4
CONCESSIONS.

Washington.-A claim that the
Northern Pacific Railway company
has received a total of 1886, 1883
from the sale of lands from it's gov
eminent grants, or nearly twice the
$4,000, 900 cost OF constructing the
railroad, is set up by the forest ser
vice as a chief reason why congress
should deny the railway company the
right to take over additional 100000
acres of public lands which 1t now
claims under the original grants.
A resolution directing the secretary
of the interior to withhold his ap-
proval OF the adjustment of the
Northern Pacific land grants and the
issuance of any further patents on
them until a congressional inquiry
can be made has been introduced in
the house. 1t is sponsored by the In
terror and agricultural departments
and will be pressed.
Asserting that the railway com
pany is seeking acreage in the ma
tional forests of Montana, Idaho and
Washington, worth probably $4,000
600, the forest service, in a summary
of the controversy, argues that the
Northern Pacific land grants have
been fully satisfied. Moreover, it
a v an accounting from the railroad,
which accounting it has the right to
demand. may justify the cancellation
of the patents to all granted lands
still retained by the corporation.
To substantiate this claim the for
est service makes the following con-
ditions:
"That the land grants were made
for the purpose Of aiding In the con-
struction OF the railroad. The total
gross receipts of the Northern Paci-
lfic to June 80, 1917, from the sale OF
the lands from it's grant amounted to
s136, 11S,5 3 The cost OF construct
ing the road did not exceed $4,000
600. The. sale of lands has more than
paid for the cost Of constructing
the railroad"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Thomas A. Edison IT.

New York.-Thomas A. Edison will
observe his 77th birthday by report
ing for work at his laboratory in
West Orange, N. j., promptly at 8
o'clock. He will receive newspaper
men at $50 and, at l o'clock he will
attend the annual dinner given by
the Edison pioneers. The motion
picture industry will honor his birth.
day at a luncheon to be given Fri
day at the Ritz Carlton hotel. viii
Hays will be POSTMASTER and nearly
everyone of Importance in the in.
dustry will be present.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Rents 80 Per Cent HiQher.

New York.-Rents for low and
medium priced houses and apart.
ments throughout the United States
now average approximately 80 per
cent higher than before the world
war, said a statement issued by the
National Industrial conference
board. Within the past year rents in
creased on an average of eight per
cent, but between July and Novem-
Der 1923, this dropped to three per
cent.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Omaha To Sell Gasoline.

Omaha, Neb.-Gasoline will be put
on sale by the city commissioners Of
Omaha for II cents q gallon. So cents
D gallon under the prevailing filling
station price. beginning Monday
morning, John Hopkins, fire COM
missioner, announced. Ten thous-
and gallons will be dispensed from a
fire station at this price. he said. The
gasoline, purchased at q southern re-
at q fraction under IA cents a
gallon. Whether more q be OBJ
tanned at the same price is not known,
Hopkins said.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Six Die IN Fire.

Rockville Center, N. Y.-Six per-
sons, four of them children, were
burned to death and several others
badly injured in a fire which destroy.
ed an old Long Island inn, which had
been converted into a tenement.
Larry Camarana, a laborer, four Of
his five children, all under 10, and
John Sa~ntilana, a boarder, are the
known dead Camarana's fifth child,
q baby, and Mrs. Camarana were
burned about the hands and faces
and suffered severely from having in.
hailed smoke.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Protest BUILDING over Bodies.

Yokohama.-Relatives Of earth
quake victims whose bodies have
not been recovered have protested
against the construction of buildings
being permitted by the govern
ment pending the completion of the
reconstruction program. The protests
are being made because of the tradi-
tional Japanese custom which makes
t a duty to have at least a portion
Of a relatives body for burial.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

Los Angeles.-Diamonds, Liberty
bonds, watches and jewelry valued al
$500, 900 were stolen from the Provi
dent Loan Association. 408 Chapman
building, this city. on February s, ir
addition to 10000 in cash and checks
1t became known here when a private
detective agency posted a $4,000 re
ward for the return Of the property
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Moscow FACING Serious Famine.

Riga large portion OF the Mos
cow population is facing famine &C.
cording to travellers arriving here
from Moscow. A serious famine Is
already reported along the upper
Volga, north Of Moscow, while terrific
snow storms have tied up railroad
traffic in southern Russia, where
large quantities OF grain are being
stored awaiting export.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

Mexico City.-Reports are being re-
ceived from all sectors Of the west
ern front announcing a tremendous
victory by the federals over the
rebels at Ocotlan, state OF Jalisco
Federal troops drove the insurrec
tionists out Of positions that were
considered impregnable, and the
latter are reported to have ~retreated
to Poncitlan.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Three Brothers Killed by Train.

Glenn Cliff, N. H.-A special train
on the Boston and Maine railroad
bearing Henry Ford home from
Boston to Detroit struck four sports
men who were walking the track on
their way to an outing club. Three
Of the party, who were brothers,
were instantly killed and the fourth
was seriously injured. The train
crew did not know Of the accident,
and continued on their way.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

Manila.-The question OF the size
OF the independence mission which
soon is to be sent to the United States
is a subject of extended discussion in
political circles here. The independ-
ence commission Is composed OF
members Of both houses Of the Philip
pine legislature.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
confesses and Is Sentenced.

Council Bluffs, Ia.-James Mako
vitz, 17-year-old youth, who is said
to have confessed to the murder of
Arthur Bender, taxi driver, whose
bullet riddled body was found on the
road to Treynor, Ia, was sentenced
to life Imprisonment when arraigned
in court. He pleaded guilty.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

New York.-Patrolman Charles
Battalora, for 10 years a first grade
detective and who was reduced Sun
day to a patrolman. shot and killed
himself with his service revolver in
his Brooklyn home. The unexpected
demotion carried with it loss in pay
Of $500 a year.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
askyscraYery Heels Passe.

Chicago.-This years. shoes will
have no "skyscraper heels, sharply
pointed toes OIL stunted vamps,'' ac-
cording to the styles committee of
the National Shoe Retailers associa.
tion which opens it's annual conven
ton and style review here today.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
To Maintain Army Strength.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on the an.
nual army appropriation bill which
have been in progress for two months,
were concluded by a house sub com
mittee. Members are agreed that the
present strength of the regular army
lbs, 900 enlisted men, and 12,00C
officers-should be maintained for
another year..
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
$4,000 Gem Robbery.

Cleveland, O.-Irvin Liverman,
salesman for a Rochester, N. Y.
jewelry company. reported to the
authorities that he had been robbed
Of diamonds valued at between $780,
600 and 100000 by three. men, who
pretended to be officers.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
walska or to Paris.

New York.-Mme. Gamma Walska,
singer and wife Of Harold F. McCor.
mick, sailed on the Berengaria to APP
pear. it is understood. as "The Ma
donna" in a production or "The Mir
acle," in Paris.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Rio Liouor Seizure Made.

New York.-More than 10000 cases
OF liquor, five barrels of alcohol and
a completely equipped cutting"
plant were seized by federal prohi-
bition agents in a downtown ware
house. The building is on Water
street, a few blocks from the city
hall.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

Wh~itesburg, Ky.-Bob Bates, 80,
and Sam Bates, Jr.. II. brothers, sons
Of the late Bob Bates, of Rockhouse
Creek. met on a lonely path CD
Troublesome creek on the Letcher
county border and iought a duel. Both
are dead.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Baron suffield Dead.

London.-Charles Harbord Suffield,
sixth baron of Suffield, died here.
Baron Suffield was born in 1855 and
succeeded his father to the title in
1914. His widow is a daughter Of
the Marchione of Headf0rt.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

Mount Vernon, Ia.-Science Hall,
the Oldest building on the Cornell
college campus, here, was destroyed
by fire. Along with the building, the
institution lost numerous valuable
records and exhibits of research work
and a large number of manuscripts.
The cause Of the lire has not been
determined.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5000
acres In Fremont county Wyoming.
Originally set aside for a reclaima-
ton reservoir, but never used for that
were opened TO homestead
entry by the Interior department.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Tax Extension for Corporations.

Washington.-The internal revenue
bureau announced an extension to
June Is of the date for filing tax re
turns OF domestic corporations. Rep
reservations had been made by many
that they could not complete
the preparation OF returns in time
to file by March Is.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Yankee Fleet TO Hawaii.

Observation-Disclosures plans pre-
pared by the navy department provide
that the maneuvers of the United
States fleet in 1924, shah take place
in the waters about the Hawaiian
islands.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Oregon Troops Enter Vera Cruz.

Vera Cruz.-Mexican government
troops arrived at Vera Cruz, taking
possession Of the city after its re
cent evacuation by the rebels.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22

London.--Great Britian's new labor
government won its first division in
the house of commons by a vote Of
200 to l03, with the support Of the
liberals.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
rive Slain In Six Hours.

st. Louisa new criminal record
was said to have been established in
st. Louis when five apparent murders
were reported to police In six hours.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-02-22
Autos Increase In Foreign Countries.

Autos Increase In Foreign Countries.
New York.-Use of motor vehicles
Is increasing as rapidly in other.
countries as in the United States, &C.
cording to a world census just COM
pleted by automotive industries. The
total now in operation is 1924, AIS,
a gain Of 3,49S, 600 or nearly "a per
cent since the beginning Of 1923.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

Election results will be announ-
ced from the National Radio E%-
position in New York, November 8
to s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27
$685., 469 TAX CLAIM
DENIED BY COCO COLA

ATLANTA, Oct. 27.-Answer
was filed in United States district
court by the Coca-Cola Comapny Of
Georgia to a suit filed by J. T. Rose,
solicitor of internal revenue, in
which the government seeks to col
lect $685. 69,62 additional in
come and excess profits tax and
penalty alleged to be due under the
company's 1919 tax return.
The suit was filed against the
Coca-Cola Company of Georgia,
the assets and liabilities Of which
have been taken over by the present
operating company, the Coca-Cola
Company of Delaware. The suit al
leges that the tax return filed by
the company while it was operating
as a Georgia corporation in 1919
was false and fraudulent.
In its answer the defendant com
pany denies any intent 70 defraud
the government. 1t admits that it
was notified by the collector that
additional taxes and l.enalties had
been assessed, but denies that such
taxes and penalties were legally as
sessed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

while naval units win keep "open
house" in every port. The fleets
on either coast have been distri5llt-
ed in the larger marine cities. with
orders to officers in charge to re-
ceive the public as special guests,
affording every opportunity for per-
sonal inspection of the ship and her
equipment.
Definite programs have been ar
ranged in 1900 localities, according
to preliminary reports to the Lea
que, the ceremonies having spccia!
formality in Washington. New York
City, Boston, Philadelphia, Charles
ton, S. c., Galveston, Little Rock
Chicago, San Francisco, Los Ange-
les, Portland, Seattle and San Diego
As in the past, notice has been
given that most Of the Central and
South American admiralties will
utilize the occasion to decorate
American graves and monuments
within their jurisdiction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27
he "big time" circuits touring the

the ''big time" circuits touring the
country.
"My minstrel boys were all better
actors than the best Hamlet that
ever walked the stage he said OF
his disbanded company. "Hamlet
didn't always know when the ghost
walked, but those boys did. They
even know how to make him appear
before he was due"
In 1898 Dockstader formed
partnership with the owner OF the
Primrose Minstrels, which continued
until 1903, when Dockstader again
became sole proprietor Of the ag-
oregation. Since that time he has
been continuously upon the stage,
either as owner of minstrel troupe
or as a single attraction.
He is said to have been before
the public longer than any other
black-face comedian, and TO have
had the honor and distinctions
we'll as the pleasant sensation OF re-
ceiving the largest salary ever paid
in this branch of the profession.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

Keep the antenna lead-in wou
away from The walls Of the building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27
II Back Hurts
Flush Kidneys
Drink Plenty of Water and Take
Glass of Salts Before Break
fast Occasionally

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore, don't set scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot Of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you keep
your bowels clean, by flushing them
with a mild, harmless salts which helps
to remove the bOdy's urinOus waste
and stimulate them to their normal
activity.
The function of the kidneys is to
filter the blood. In "a hours they strain
from it 500 grains of acid and waste,
so we can readily understand the vital
importance of keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots of good water-you can't
drink too much; also get from any
pharmacist about four ounces of Jad
Salts Take tablespoonful in glass
of water before breakfast each morn
ing for a few days and your kidneys
may then act hne.. This famous salts
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for years to help clean
and stimulate cloPeed kidneys; also to
neutralize the acids in the system so
they are no longer 4 source of irrita-
ton thus often relieving bladder weak
ness.
Jad Salts in inexpensive; can not in
iure; makes a delightful eferyescent
lithia-watcr drink which everyone should
take now and then to help keep their
kidneys clean and active Try this also
keep up the water drinking. and no
doubt YOU win wonder what became of
your kidney trouble and backache. By
al means have your physician examine
your kidneys at least twice year,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27
Nation Observes Today Birth Of Theodore
Roosevelt and Navy Day 100000 Active
Workers in Navy League

its record during the course Of The
nation's history will be carried to
the most isolated corner OF Conti-
mental United States today in the
double observance of the brtaday
of the late President Roosevelt, and
Of "Navy Day"
With more than 100000 active
workers enrolled and radio broad
casting facilities pressed into SER
vice, Navy League officials declare
the celebration would be more uni
versally observed than since its in
stitution. While there viii be cere-
monies at tombs of naval heroes. it
was emphasized that the basic pur-
pose was to commemorate the ser
vice, rather than to in any way
stress the navy's part in national de-
Tense.
The American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Daughters of the
American Revolution and Daugn,
ters Of 1912, with scores of civilian
organizations have co-operated ac-
lively in The plans.
Parades and memorial ceremoni-
DIS will be staged in many cities,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

terest attending the actual sinking
Of an actual ship, instead of The
registering of equally good hits
otherwise, the maneuvers are ex-
pected to be worth many millions
Of dollars to the navy in increased
appropriations.
But they viii not help bring
down the price of steel or structural
materials. Nor will this schedule
feature add either to our national
saftey, economy or common sense!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-(By
Associated Press) The navy is
keeping open house today, the
birthday Of Theodore Roosevelt and
national rays- day. In every har-
Dor and in every naval establish
ment The public is invited to in
spect the workings of the nations
sea defenses. Patriotic services
are being held at the various naval
bases. Every effort is being put
forth by the navy to give the peo-
pie a more intimate knowledge Of
the spirit and purpose of this
branch of the service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

Station WGY, Schenectady, trans.
mits simultaneously on $50, 107 and
1895 meters
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The
purpose OF the American navy and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-27
lew DOCSTADER
DIES IN new YORK
Famous Negro Impersonator, SO
Years Old, Passes AT Home
OF Daughter

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Lew
Dockstader, famous minstrel and
blackface comedian, died Sunday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. War
rem Palmer. Death resulted from a
bone tumor in the left leg, suffered
in a fall two years ago. He was
6S wears old.