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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

Grande entusiasmo reinaba en- ia
CiuGad durante los ultimos dias de
la pasada semana porque uegase ell
sabado 13 en- cue. medirian sus fuec-
zas cn el arte del t1ra y coga los
"colegiales'' y "universitarios
Por fin lego cl dfa, fatal para las
huestcs de Keela'n y Beitia, quienes
recibieron Una fenomenal t'lecha-
da'' en- la Liga de Ia Parada ocho.
Ocho carreras SO anotaron los. SEQ
legialos', qulen5s no respetaban
lanzaGores para mandarle la redon-
ola a terreno fair y ganarse la ini-
cial. Jugaron maglstralnente bien,
pero no asi los "universitarios"
que al decir de NZr. Keelan su mayo
ria no habia nj practicado durante
Ia semana.
Ademas del juego de pelota hubo
un military driH en- cuya eiecu-
ci6n otorg6sele el pcemio la 'UPR',
aunque algunos Crit.cos nii1tares
son de opinlon t-e 81 el college,
hubiese tenio IN busn { platoon
leader" Sc le hubis-a adjudioado. Ell
premIo pues ~tionc mejor preparation
militsr.
Ambos actos fueron4 presenciados
por infinidad de especsadores que
invadleron. la liga el sabado en- la
tarde, entire ellos muchos excursio-
nistas que acompafaron los ''cole-
giales" en- el tren expreso que los
conduio a esta Capital, donde arri-
baron la noche del viernes las
diez.
Nuostra felicitaci6n los mucha-
chos del "Colegio" por su proeza
en- blanquear los famosos "uni-
versitarios'' de tantas luchas. Tam
bi6n felic1tamos los "universita-
rios'' especialmente al joven Ca
rrasQulllo, a quien Sc debo ell triun-
fo de los suyos en- Ell ejecicio mi
itar.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

Nueva York, Nov. de 1924.
Jack Dempsey ha permanecido ocio
so durante mas de un aiio, pOr la
simple raz6n de que no ha tenido,
desde entonces otrO rival digno de
su prestigio que Wills, Y va Sc sabe
que cada yez que Sc ha hablado
de organizar un encuentro con ia
pantera", los organizaGores han he
cho Ofdos de mercader Sc encuen-
ira en- la misma situaci0n en- que
lleg0 a encontrarse sim Jeffries,
dcspu6s de varios amos de campeo-
nato.
Ningnn desafiante intercsaba a
los 'promotercs' Otro obstaculo
Que Sc 0pone a In realization de
cualquier encuentro por ell campeo-
hato del mundo es la cuantiosa bol
sa que Sc pide para Dempsey. Los
tiltimos cuatro encUentres del cam
pe6n lie han Waldo un million Seten-
Ia cinco mil d0lares y. seglin Jack
Kearns, sus pedidos iran en- aumen-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

bTe los braves 'Leones del Sur
su llegada esta Sultana
Larga vida deseamos los "car-
denales'' cue nuevamente surgen
la arena del combate.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

Y ahora, toca al Arecibo honrar-
nos con su yalicsa presencia. Este
domingo, tenderness a los arecibe-
flos en- nuestro gallinero. Del exite
de estos dos encuentross del domingo,
deDende el future del base ball en-
Ponce. Los fans no podran excussr
su aUsencia con decir que ell visitan-
te es una novena dc poca agresivi-
dad. El Arecibo, 10 repetiInos, es,
nuestro juicio, el mejor equipo de is
isia. Bastaria para corroborar 10 one
decimos citar algunos de sus juga-
dores. Davit, Mateo, Cristino, Par
petit, Quiro y otros. Son NADIA de
aQasionamiento, comprendemos que
nuestra novena tendra que luchar
Flclo nara poder ganar al Arecibo.
FL jpego cn cue San dispare, de Sc
aurN due sera muy Importance. San
q1ion fue por largo tempo nuestro
Guorido aliado, hoy Sc nos presenta-
ra sino como enenligo, por 10 menos,
ejcrcitando 10 que su profession le
indica y ordena. Nosotros no rese1-
vaznos enemistad para San. En- Pom
ce el sera siempre distinguido y
siempte Sc le guerra, pues va todos
sabemos que las CIRCUMSTANCES fue-
ron las que le obligaron a dejarnos,
va que de no. ser asi, seguros esta-
mos, que nunca nos hubiese dsjado
QTe venga Ell Arecibo con esa le-
gioa de interminabless simpa patizado-
res que tiene: que no falten las bs-.
Has y encantadoras damas de Are
cibo que tanto enalteeen los juegos
c1ando Sc disponen a presenciarlos.
One no falte una Y Ponce SO encar.
CARA de recibirlas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

Paco Mesa, el sande portorrique-
no, tenido per muchos hipicos CO.
mo el mejor Jockey cue CORE
caballos Ell nuestros hip6dromos,
no uuiere reservarse sus conoci-
mientos en- esta materia y hoy le
ofgoce a nuestros lectores su OPT
ni6n con .respecto a las carreras
cue Sc celebraran esta tarde. Un
Redactcr nuestro ha recogido sus
impresiones en- esta entrvista que
no dudamos tendra un signifcado
especial para los hipicos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

el hip6dromo una buena suna &c
dnaro. ETe corrido caballos en- Sto.
Domingo en- 1919 y en- Venezuela
en- 1920, ganando en- esos palses
nuchas veces con 81 ejemplar
Brown Baby.
PACo MESA HA GANADO
NUEvE CoPAS..
Paco Mesa ha ganado hasta aho
ra nueve copas importantes, entire
elias la KGnodento de hace dos
a1os. La copa especial que Sc lie
regal6 en- esa OCCASION al Jockey"
vencedor esta como un trofeo en- Ia
sala en- casa de Mesa.
UN MEsITA EN- Ell
NfUNDo.
Paco Mesa tiene ahora 20 aios,
es casado tiene un hijo, al cual
le dedica srs mejores ratios cuando
no esta en- Ell hip6dromo.
SU OPINION DE LAS
CARRERAs.
"Mucha Inea, mucha Inca"
fue 10 prilnero que Paco Mesa nos
dijo cuando le hablamos de las ca
rreras's Afortunadamente para el
interes de las carreras no corren nj
En- su Vida nj va va va, pues ell
dueno de estos caballos no qliere
dejarselos correr sino Cacu6 Y
este 10 suspendieron por una
semana.
Mis- favoritos son los siguientes:
En- Ia prinera CO rrera Naranjal
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21
ROGUE CONVERTIDO
EN- AGENTE HIPICO

Ell deporte hipico ha revuelto a
nuestros mejores peloteros y fans
de pelota. Vemos que con la aper-
trlra del Hipodromo de Ponce per-
dinos. los .servicios. del Capt Cara
tint pues su trabajo ''bancario
le reporta mejor dividehdo que lu-
ciendo Ell unfforme de los s'leo-
nes''. Tambien verlos que Pipo
Sc inclina a la pista, spues va tie
ne matriculada su :yeguita'' para
correrla y batir ALI Ell record Cor
dian esta de lleno entire los duefios
de caballos, Covas Big Ball. etc.
'tambien, y para mayor colmo, 'Ro-
que, a su regreso de su excursion
comercial por la isla, luego de ha-
ber visitadoeslos pusb1os de orients
y cccidente, no me ha hablado de
etra cosa mas que de. ."caballos' ,
y mas "caballos". Tan hipico ha
llegado San Juan el compafiero
que Quiere convertirme, pero le he
recomendado haga sus pr5dicas por
los cabSllos en- otra. zona fuega de
Eas Juan donde sur VOC Sc haga
pretGomiRar. -h
S4endo Rogue tan activo en- ell
empuje de sus lineas no dudamos
que abrlendo una oficina hipica
donde pueda dar toda information
cue Sc sohcite, habr& de triunfar
EN- esta nueva etapa de su vida pu-
blica.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

Dempsey obtuvo 100000 d6lares
nor combatir con Brennan 100000.
para medirse con Carpenter 200
mil. para enffentar a Gibbons, Y
475000 por luchar con l'irpo. Como
es de comprender, no todo este di-
nero fre a-parar a man6s de Demp-
sey. FL Estado Sc llev0 una bucna
parte de esta suma en- caIidad de i'm
puestos, y Jack Kearns gan6 tam
hien So parte como manager De eg-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21
OUNCE AMOS MoNTANDo

CABALLOS.
Hace ounce amos de ESQ. La
suerte me favorecio desde el prin-
cipio y mi situaci6n Sc hizo mas
desahogada, hasta que hoy estoy
en- una posici6n bastante buena
pues todas las semanas me gano en-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21
POR QUE ME HICE
HJOGREYO

"Cpando mis- padres murieron ;,
nos dijo Paco Mesa, "yo me vi
frente a la miseria mas completa.
Yo asistia entonces a la escuela,
perO esto ahora Sc me hacia i'm
posible debido a Ia desgracia que
me habia ocurrido. Como siempre
me interesaron los caballos, aban-
done la escuela y empece correr
caballos. En- 1909 va 70 era "joc-
key" complete y no tenia sino ca
torce amos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21
"BORTNCAN0S't
VS.. "ATLETAS"-

No hube do concurriF a los juegos
del domingo IA en- nuestra IIga IN
sular. Algo me indicaba que no de-
teria concurrir y, dedicando mi item
20 otros asuntos esper6 a Que Sc
me informase iacerca de 10 queaallt
pasara. Uno Y otro j1ego decide
rcnse para nuestro equipo local, aun
q'le segtin cpinan rersonas cue ALI
ostuvieron, slas srnayores probabiIda-
des las tuvo el f'2uerto Rico en-
toda OCCASION, p1es ell estreclIo mar
gen de una, carrera pcrque ganase e.
"Athleticss' asf 10 indica. ~.~-e7 r-T'
NTuchos fanaticos de esta llocali-
dad. quieres religiosamente concu-
rren nuestra Hga cada vez Que
ali hay jupgos y que en- toda oca-
sion contribuyen. .gustosos para ere
SO impulse el rey deporte nos han
manifestado que de no corregirse el
NAL que padecen los administrado-
res Y capitanes dc los teams. empe-
zando los juegos q las ONCE DE
LA 11ANANA, daran por ignorado
nuest1o campo atl6tico. Uno de nues-
tros informantes nos dice qge a Ia
UNA DE LA TARDE Sc habian
jugado TRES INNINGS. Els real
mente un grave error de los encarga-
dos de los juogos empezar estos a
diehas horas, dado a QUO como regla
general sienlpre SO suscitan discusio-
mes que tonlan tempo y este retra-
sa "a salida. Aquellos cue concUrren
a Ia pelota en- Ia maflana cuentan
con Que podrian salir del juego matt
nal no mas tarde de la UNA, tener
corto tempo para el almuerzo y lus-
go dlsponerse para ell juego vesper-
tino o poder concurrir al TIip6dro-
mo que es hey en- dia Ell de
porte de nlayores simpatias.
Como MEDIA salvadora para los
ADMINISTRATORS de la Liga de III
Parada Ocho, recomendamosle Sc lie
exita los teams que ALI jueguen
tengan todos sus jugadores en- el te-
rreno no mas tarde de las DLEZ.
de modo que las 1890 de comienzo
el primer juego y cue este no Sc pro-
Tongue mas de las 1880 P. NJ. De
tai suerte todos los peloteros-hipicos
concurriran al matinal sin detrimen-
to sus interesos hipicos, pues Sc
les sobrara Ell tempo para TODD. A
su vez los jugadores descansaran
mas y tendran mayores brfos para
dar comienzo al juego vespertino no
mas tarde de las $50. Esperamos Sc
ponga en- practica esta medida,
pues.... mataremos la pelota de otro
modo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21

7 "a d.stancia favorcccn a De-
Ia. Molinera, sin embargo. tiene
@ra] aimero dc probabiidades. No
,sy qve deiarse llevar de que Mo-
nera entr6 tercera el domingo pa
ado, pues este fue debido a Que
>rimero Maria Luisa y despues
Mascota me cstorbarou. Napoleon
i. g;r RI tercero.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-12-21
Ell CUADRO QUE PACo
| MESA JUGARIA.

I'll cuadro qne 20 jugaria ;,
ter1nino diciendonos Paco Mesa,
seria TN cuadrito bastantc econ6-
mico. =
Yo rocomicndo ell siguierto:
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
ROBINSON MAKES RESOLUTION
 FOR DENLY RESIGNATION

Washington, Jan. 3O-Senator Robinson of Arkansas. made reso- lGtion that President Coolidge should call for the resignation of Secretary Denby in connection with the oil reserve leases The resolu- ton went over under the rules. The r solution also proposed for the President to call for the res ignation of other officials and officers in the Navy Department whose relations with the oil reserve leases indicate malfeasance in office. The Senate recessed without any action on the resolution. Walsh submitted reso- lution calling for. the cancellation of the leases. Arrangements will be made 10 vote on the resolutions.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

passed and sent to the Senate. a resolution appropriating one hun dred thousand dollars for the Presi- dent to use in the employment of a Special Counsel to conduct the pros cautions in connection with the oil leases. Blanton was the only oppos- CT. Walsh declared from the Senate floor that unless Denby's resignation was handed to the President before sundown that he would seek action 10 remove him from office. He de- clared that Denby had showed utter unfitness for the office when he di- vested himself of the responsibility for the naval reserves 10 be turned over to an official to whom Congress would never restore them.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
MONDAY TElEGRAPhsC)
FORT DAVIS WILL PROBABLY
 BE SITE FOR MOORlNG MAST

The Northwestern Alaska Cham ber of Commerce is in receipt of dispatch from their National Coun- cilor George D. Schofeld which states in part as follows:
 have held conference witn Navy officials. The Shenandoah IS seven hundred feet long will require one thousand foot radius over level ground to swing around the mast and approximately four thous- and feet radius from the mast for guy lines and other purposes. "'Ft. Davis will probably be the site for the mast. The conference has agreed to recommend to Secretary penby to send two experts over the winter trail to arrive in Nome in April to select the site and make preparations. and I have recommend ed John A. Wilson as local engineer to assist the expers. ! am asking the Navy to. grant me cable frank ing privileges on this subject.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
OIL SCANDAL SCORCHING
 FOR CABINET OFFICIALS

Washington. Jan. 29--The House Naval Affairs Committee began in vestigation to determine by what au- thority Denby turned over the Naval Oil Reserve in Wyoming to Fall. who was the Secretary of the Interior at the time of the transaction. The latter's appearance before the Sen ate Committee has been postponed until today on account of his illness which is now reported to be danger ous. Daugherty and Denby, accord- ing to reports, will both resign from the Cabinet as a result of the Teapot Dome scandal. President Coolidge in this connection has ordered the employment of a Special Counsel to to prosecute and bring out the Fall leases.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Moscow, Jan. 2S--The dynamiting ot frozen ground has been started for temporary Mausoleum in the Red Square wherein Lenine's body will be placed after the funeral. The Mausoleum is to be deep and cellared and especially built to pre- serve a uniform temperature. it will be electrically lighted and by means of mirrored ceiling the casket will be yisable at all times. The thrOngs continued to view the remains late Saturday.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
DANIEIS MAKES STATEMENT ON
 OIL RESERVES

Raleigh. Jan. 30-Former Secre- tary of the Navy Daniels stated that during his term of office that every means was militantly used to pre- serve the oil reserves of the Navy. and he consistently refused to con- sider any proposition which might upset this policy. He said. "the leas- ing of the reserves by the present ad- ministration has overturned the pol ic, maintained"
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
SOLDIERS SENT TO QUELI.
 RIOTS AT BINAL BAGAN

Manila, Jan. 2S-A detachment of constabulary soldiers have been sent to quell riots at Binal Bagan, the Sugar Central of the island.
 The trouble started after Enrique Echaus arrived with an option for the purchase of the Sugar Central from the Philippine National Bank, he took over the property and then notified the American manager and American experts that they were dis charged.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
FRANCE MAKES SUGGESTION
 TO BRITAIN

Paris, Jan 30-it is understood that the French Government has for Inally suggested to Great Britain the chief questions of the controversy be- tween the two nations concerning the administration of the Pavaran Palatinate to be submitted 10 con ference of Ambassadors. Great Brit ain previously suggested arbitration.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
AGREE ON TAX REDUCTIONS

Washington, Jan. 2S-The House Ways and Means Committee have agreed on a tax. reduction amount ing to one hundred and three million dollars annually affecting twenty in- dustries and several war time nuis- ance taxes were repealed including the tax on theatre admissions up to fifty cents.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Washington. Jan. 2s-The Senate Committee last Friday afternoon developed that Fall had also secur- ed two hundred and fifty thousand loan from Sinclair. The evidence thus far, points toward criminal ac- ton in the Teapot Dome lease in the opinion of President Coolidge.
 While the House gave out and it was made plain that steps will be taken to cancel the leases of Teapot Dome to Sinclair and the Elk Hill Reserve in California to Doheny. who slipped Fall hundred thous- and dollar loan.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
WILL. ATTEMPT TO TAKE
 \ FALL OUT OF FALL

Washington, Jan. 2S-ln the race of new disclosures in the Senate oil inquiry. President Coolidge is preparing to initiate whatever civil or crimnal proceedings necessary to protect the public interests. The evidence already produced is regard ed as pointing toward criminal ac- tion and if the President is fully convinced that there has been fraud the Government will prosecute fully
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
LEVINE ENTOMBED
 LAST SUNDAY

Moscow, Jan. 29-The late Pre- entombed last Sunday in the Red Square. Orator Trotzsky was ab- sent on account of illness. Half a million Bolsheviki, passed the bier. with the thermometer registering thirty below.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
MORE REPUBLICAN SCANDAL
 STARTED IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Jan. 29--Chargins that R. E. Creager the Republican National Committeeman for Texas. exercised political information with the Postma ster General and the At torney General to stifle an inquiry into land frands ill Texas, was made yesterday in a resolution introduced bv Senator Heflin.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
WILL. CONSIDER NAVY BASE
 AT ALAMEDA

Washneton, Jan. 30--The House Naval Affairs Committee agreed to take up on February 4th., the qur7- ton of the construction of Naval Rase at Alameda. California, whica f. bitterly opposnd by those who be- lieve that adaquate facilities are pro- vided at Mare Island Navy Yard.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Seattle, Jan. 2S-Mrs. Henrioud. the wife of George F. Henrioud. passenger agent for the Alaska s s. Company. was granted divorce and the custody of their daughter on the ground of mental cruelty
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
WILL INVESTIGATE DECREASE
 OF GOLD AND SILVER

Seattle. Jan 29-As a representa- tive of the United States Senate. a combination has been created to dis cover causes for the continuing de- crease in the production of gold and silver Fletcher Hamilton will hold 2 hearing on February Fourth in Se- attle.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
SAYS DOHENY AND SINCI.Aui
 SWIPED QUARTER BILLION

Washington. Jan. 29-Senator tapper declared that while Secre- ilry Denby did not seem to under stand. it was apparent to the public that Doheny and Sinclair had swiped q quarter of a billion barrels of oil from the Government.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
OIL. SCANDAL REACHES
 OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City. Jan. 30-The Ok lahoma Senate passed resolution seeking the United States Senate to investigate the lease of the Quapaw Indian lands by Secretary Fall in 1922 to the Eagle Pitcher Mining Company.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
WEDNESDAY, (TELEGRApHICN
HEREL LEADER EXECUTED
 IN MEXICO

Mexico C1y. Jan. 30--The Rebel leader, Samuel Ava. who was i'm prisoned in last Saturdays battle at Morelos when General Almage rout- ed the Revolutionists. has been exc cuted at San Marcos. The Federal troops have occupied Oriental. and lighting has been reported at San Andres.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Washington. Jan. 2Sth--Archie Roosevelt who was recalled again last Saturday to testify before the Senate Committee Investigating the Teapot Dome Oil lease, revealed that Kent. the Assistant Secretary of the Navy under Theodore Roose- welt was formerly a director in the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corpora tion in which he and his wife held stock in the wife's name.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
YOUNG LADY SUICIDE CLOSE
 FRIEND MELLON D.ACGH1ER

Boston. Jan. 29-Margaret Hard : ing, the daughter of former Gov ernor Harding, who was found dead in her bed. and who was close friend of Miss Mellon's the daughter of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. has been pronounced a suicide by the Coroner's Jury.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
lES ATE (OMMITTEE ORDER FAVORABLE REPORTS ON
 SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, Jan. 30-The Senate Commerce Committee have ordered favorable reports to be made on the nomination of Thom pson, Williams. and Hill of South Dako6, to the Shipping Board.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Washington, Jan. 28-President Coolidge last Saturday morning ask ed the Interior Department to sub nit to him expert advise as to the wisdom of the policy under which Sinclair and Doheny secured Leases from Fall for oil reserves in Wyom- Ing and California, this inquiry is Separate from instructions to the Department of Justice to prosecute if evidence warrants
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Moscow, Jan. 27-Funeral ser- vices which were befng conducted yesterday for Nicolas Lenine was the scene of thousands of mourners. while thousands of Russians contin- ued to invade tho city in respect to the dead leader. .s
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Tokyo, Jan. 2S--Storms of pro- test have been aroused over the proposal of the American Congress to bar aliens as ineligible to citizen ship in the new immigration law which is under consideration. the Foreign Minister admitted that the condition of the two governments were strained.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Tokyo: Jan. 2S-In the sacred precincts of the Imperial Palace and in accordance with ancient customs. the marriage ritual. antedating the Christian era, Prince Regent Hiro- hite was welded last Saturday morn ipg to Princess Nagako, the eldest daughter of Prince Kaunti.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
REDUCE TAXES ON INCOMES

Washington, Jan, 30 The House Ways and Means Committee voted to reduce the taxes earned on in- comes not exceeding s20.000 by a quarter. and classed all incomes of less than 5000 as earned for the purpose of taxation.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
UNITED MINE WORKERS VOTE
 CONFIDENCE IN LEWIS

Indianapolis. Jan. 30-The United Mine Workers of America repudl- sted the practice of striking on the job and have upheld the sanctity of their contracts in giving a vote of confidence to President John l.. Lewis
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
ALASKAN FOCND DEAD
 IN WE'LL.

Seattle. Jan. 30-Alfred Norridge, 65 years of age. and participant in the early Alaskan gold stampedes. was found dead in an abandoned well recently. He was reported to be nearly blind,
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Atlanta. Jan. 2s-Mrs Ida Hughes the slayer Of her mother-in-law. Mr.. C. II. Hughes, was sentenced to be hung on March 4th. This is the third woman to be sentenced to hang in Georgia
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Oklahoma City. Jan. 2s-It was charged in the State Senate last Fri day in Oklahoma City that the Fed eral Government sustained an an- nual loss of one million dollars thru former Secretary Falls lease of the Quapaw oil lands to the Eagle Pit cher Land Company and an inves- tigation was demanded.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
TUESDAY tTELECRAPhlc)
GOVERNMENT LOSES 62cf
 SURPLUS WAR MATERIAL.

Washington, Jan. 29-The Gov ernment lost 62 per cent of all sur plus war material sold from the time of the Armistice to January l, 1924, the War Department announced last night.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
MINISTER'S WIFE
 OBTAINS DIVORCE

San Francisco, Jan. 2S-The wife of Rev. James s. West. pastor Of the First Baptist Church departed for Seattle last Friday night. culminat- ing eight years of unhappy married life, taking her daughter Virginia age 15 with her. Mrs. West said,
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02
SPECIAL COUNSEL DESIRED TO
 PROSE(UTE IN OH. CASES

Washington. Jan. 29-President Coolidge was in communicate by long distance telephone yesterday with attorneys with a view of en- cute in the oil lease cases.
The Nome nugget., 1924-02-02

Washington, Jan. 2S-The bill! giving Mrs. Warren G. Harding the Mail Franking privilege has been signed by President Coolidge.