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The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
MOUNT JUNEAU
ExACTS TOLL
FROM CLIMBERS
Harry Johnson Killed Fred
Stromberg Injured Suffers
Narrowing Experience.

Harry Johnson, aged IS years, of
Milaea, Minnesota, was instantly
killed and Fred Stromberg, age 2S
years. of the same place, WAS badly
injured in a fall from a precipice
in the first gulch west of the middle
ravine on Mt. Juneau, at about
IL Is noon, Sunday, when the two
were descending the mountain after
climbing above the timber line, up
the cliffs on the left of the guch
The two fell from the cliffs on the
slope about opposite the snow bank
which remains in the gulch. at the
timber line
Stromberg fell first, a distance
of 200 feet and Johnson fell 225
feet
Stromberg spent all of Sunday
Afternoon and evening and all day
Monday attempting to attract atten-
ton to get down the mountain and
finally made the descent reaching
the Gold Creek Grocery at 10
o'clock last night. He was taken
to- y physician Immediately. His in
juries are broken left ankle, his
left shoulder is badly dislocated
two ribs are injured, the extent not
known yet, and he is badly cut and
bruised about the head and body.
Johnson's body was found early
this morning and a second party
which left town shortly before nine
o'clock this morning, brought the
body to Juneau reaching the foot Of
the mountain at noon.
Stromberg was in dazed conGi-
ton when he reached town last
night and was unable to give
clear description of where he had
been or. the exact location of John
son, whom he was certain was dead.
U. s. Marshal Geo. d. Beaumont
was notified and with M. T. Trues-
dell, Deputy U. S. Marshal, went to
the Fire Hall and turned in gen
eral alarm for volunteers to search
for Johnson. A large crowd Of men
soon gathered at the Hall and aft n
a conference between the Marshals,
Fire Chief ]. l.. Gray and Chief of
Police McCloskey and others it was
decided to wait until daylight be-
fore starting a party out, when
more could be accomplished in the
search with less danger to the
searchers.
Search Is Started
Shortly after two O'Clock this
morning at daybreak a party of 26
men started out and search was
conducted along the entire foot of
Mt Juneau from the long stairs
which lead to a tunnel on the
mountain side, near the old base
ball park, to point opposite the
first bend on the Basin road, lead
ing from town The Marshals and
Fire Chief directed the searchers,
and the men were divided into
parties, each being assigned TO Ger
tain sections.
After most of the base of the
mountain had been covered word
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The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
Large Estates in
Poland Are to BE
Sold to Peasants

WARSAW, July 21.-Large estates
in Poland are to be subdiyided and
sold to the poor under measure
adopted by the Diet after some
months of preparation and debate.
Five hundred thousand acres are to
be taken yearly for ten years, the
government paying the appraised
value partly in cash and partly in
five per cent bonds redeemable In
I25 years. The peasants who buy
the land will be given 40 years in
which to pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
TINY HANDWRITING
FORMS PART OF BRITISH
EMPIRE EXHIBITION

VICTORIA, B. c.. July 21.-John
Spears who lives at Cowichan Bay
on Victoria Island recently present
ed the British Empire Exhibition
at Wembley with unique collec-
tion of handwriting specimens. He
claims the all-around championship
in miniature writing with pen and
pencil.
Spears has written 12,125 words on
the back of a postcard with an or
dinary pen and the naked eye, and
the Lords Prayer on space no
larger in area than the end OF a
lead pencil. He also has written a
book of 30 pages totaling 10000
words, each page about the size oi
a postage stamp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21

its work upon earthquakes because
they include vittlally all types of
hazard.
The headquarters of this college
are in an old house on Beacon Hill.
into which come reports from every
section of the world that relates to
disturbances within the earth. 1t is
from these reports, which scientists
study constantly, that deductions are
drawn. new methods of prevention
developed and steps taken to wage
the fight against destruction Ade-
quate evidence is shown that If
proper precautions are taken in ad-
vance the maximum destruction from
amy earth disturbance can be reduc-
ed by IS per cent.
tn.r Do
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
AIRPLANEs TRANSPORT GOLD

LONDON, July 21-Britain's air
transportation company. The Imperial
Always, which came into existence
May. 1924, recently completed L.
100000 miles of flying. During the
past IL months airplanes carrying
$10,000,000 worth of bullion, $1,000
passengers and 1000 tons of freight
have flown across the channel at
100 miles an hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21

ed two carefully written articles,
explaining the Facist conceptions of
the 1922 revolution" and the new
labor union.
The articles. apparently the initial
ones of a series, each militant and
controversial in tone, survey the
historical background of the subject
matter, justifying the Mussolinian
point of view, and aggressively point
out how the 1922 revolution and the
Facist labor union can be used as
weapons in the struggle to Fascis
tie Italy.
Writing on the labor unions organ
lied by his party. MussOlini argues
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The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
Three Disguised With
Life and End It All

VANCOUVER, B. c., July 21.-
Three suicides were reported here
within "a hours. Albert Muskett
music dealer, took rat poison C..
e. Robin hanged himself and an
unknown man jumped into False
Creek
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
Four Men Burned to
Death Early Today

DALLAS Tex, July 81. Four
men were burned to death and five
injured this morning in fire which
destroyed two-story frame build
ing.
The fire was started by rats
)gnawing matches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-07-21
U, S. CUNBOAT
CUT OFF FROM
FOOD SUPPLIES
Chinese Retaliate on Ameri-
cans, Also British in
Chinese Section.

PEKING. July 21-Advices from
Canton state food supplies have been
cut off from the American gunboat
stationed at Woochow, also from
British residents. 1t is said the
British Consul at Woodchow has ad
yised all Britishers to leave because
of the strict boycott against them.
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass, July 81
Chairman Hale, of the Senate Naval
dent Coolidge to make an intensive
study to determine whether there
are useless naval activities with a
view of reducing appropriations.
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New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Lifcguard On Duty
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

Tomorrow will be field day at the New Britain Girl Scout Camp, Port land. All girls who have purchased transportation tickets or have given their names to the scout office should be at the corner Of Main and Arch streets, near South church, at 10:45 a. m, daylight saving time. Bring lunches and bathing suit. Thost who are going by private car should take road 10 Cromwell, Mid dletown and Portland. At Portland take East Hampton road, yellow bands, for about two miles; at Sand Hill take road 10 left which i5 post ed with yellow Girl Scout sign. Go straight ahead for about two miles, then take private road, posted with yellow sign, around red barn. Autos must park before crossing railroad d. The program for the dIy Nl,l cen sist of swimming, lunch, inspection of camp, base ball, voilry ball. lodge ball and other games, boating, pre- sentation of badgas and a talk about camp for 1925 by Mrs. l.. A. Sprague, commissioner Supper lunch and campfire will close I happy day at camp.
 Several men of the Rotary club have given generously of their /; me toward the building of the amp house which is attractive in it's woodland surroundings. Plenty of wholesome food will be prepared in a clean sanitary kitchen. A well vi. supply pure drinking water nl all sanitary arrangements of camp will be inspected by the state board be- fore camp is opened.
 All girls who have not registered for two or three weeks should do so immediately, Only two and three vacancies remain in some weeks which means that some girls are go- ing to be disappointed if they do not hurry.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
BLUE ARMY HOLDS
 MEETING TONIGHT
New Officers Combine Business
 and Social Session in One

The first meeting of the Blue army of Eyeryman's Bible class under the direction Of it's new officers will be held this evening at Trinity Metho- dist church. when Ralph L. Gould, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, and James Griffin Of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance com. pany and an expert psychologist. will speak.
 The meeting will start at 7.S0 o'clock and will be held in Trinity Methodist church. The new general will preside:
 The program will be as follows:
 Music by an orchestra from the Central Junior High school.
 Prayer by Rev. W. H. Alderson of Trinity Methodist church and chap lain of the Red army
 Remarks by the general of the Blue army. Introduction ceremony.
 Short business session, including selection of date for Blue army day at Boy Scout camp next month.
 Piano solo by Frank Clyne.
 Solo, Bake Dat Chicken Pie" by B. M, Armstrong.
 Address, New Britain" by Ralph L. Gould. secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Solo by E. F. Armstrong,
 Selection by the orchestra. Collec- tion.
 Address by James Griffin of Hart- ford, on "The Mind"
 Hymn, God be With You Til We Meet Again"
 Closing prayer by Rev. Theodore A. Greene, chaplain of the Blue army.
 Social session and buffet lunch.
 The meeting will be held in the Sunday school room and a buffet lunch consisting of hot dogs, cake and lemonade will be served down. stairs at the close.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

pleasantly surprised MT. and Mrs. R. E. kreinberg at their home in Berlin last evening. A luncheon was served and Mrs. Kreinberg was presented with a purse in honor of her birthday.
 East Berlin Items
 The ladies of St. Gabriels church will hold social on the church lawn Saturday afternoon and evening. All are invited to attend.
 The weekly barn dance will be held at Woike's in West Cromwell this evening and a number from this place will attend.
 Mrs. Palotti of Hartford, spent Thursday as the guest of relatives in town.
 The regular meeting of the Boy Scouts will be held at Berlin this evening and the members from here will attend.
 Mrs. Ryfkogel, who has been the guests of relatives in town returned to her home in New York Thursday.
 The Red Pepper class of the Methodist Sunday school will hold five cent social on the church lawn this evening. All are invited to at tend.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
GIRL NAMED SECRETARY
Miss Ellen Mclaughlin to be Aide To Newly Appointed stata Ath- letic Commissioner.

Hartford, Conn, June 26 P)-Miss Ellen Mclaughlin of the clerical force of the state labor department today was named secretary to the newly appointed state athletic com missioner, Thomas E. Donohue of New London.
 Miss Mclaughlin was the choice of both Governor Trumbull and Commissioner Donohue for the ap- pointment.
 The salary of this post, which is a new one created under the one-man boxing bill passed by the general as- semhly, is to be fixed by the state board of control.
 Under the three man commission rule, which passes out of existence July 1, the secretary was the only paid employe, his salary being $2,oo0 per year and expenses.
 Miss Mclaughlin. during the three man rule, did much of the commissions clerical work and so is familiar with the duties
 She will resign from the labor de- partment. The secretary of the three-man commission, whose term expires July 1, is pr. P. T. Keeley Of Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

rested for infraetions of the motor vehicle law at Pierce's bridge. Mo- torcycle officer Edgar Norton ar- rested Ales.
 speeding" Curbed
 The efforts of the local police to curb reckless speeding has already resulted in greater care being shown by drivers although the policy of arrests instead Of giving warnings, was adopted but a few days ago. In the future the high ways will be watched more closely by the police 10 make certain that the rulesof tho road are being ob. served.
 Lifcguard On Duty
 Grattan O'Connell has assumed his duties for the summer as life guard at the Rockwell Park bathing lagoon, a post, which he has filled with splendid success for several years Mir. o'Connell is a member of the Boston college eleven and is also a swimmer Of note. He is a son Of Mrs. T. G. O'Connell of Main street.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
CITY CHILDREN TO
 STAY IN E. BERLIN Village Will Be Their Host Dur.
 ing Two Weeks Vacation ASK RESIDENTS SUPPORT
Merkden Man Involved In Accident With Huge Truck-Worthington Fire District Annual Meeting Is Cailed-Epidemic of Boils

A quota of children from the sunbaked streets of New York city will enjoy two weeks vacation in East Berlin this year, according to an announcement made today by the committee in charge. The date for the arrival of the children has been fixed, this being some time during the last week in July. They will re- main until August is well under way.
 The committee has expressed it. self as being hopeful that many resi- dents will respond to this worthy cause. East Berlin is an ideal place for city children on vacation and it is hoped that many residents Will acts as hosts or hostesses to them for a period of two weeks. The chil- dren will enjoy the country air swims and other good times which they seldom experience. One child will be lodged at each home which is opened. Further information may be secured from members of the committee in charge of the recep- ton. This committee is, chairman, Mrs. Archer Walsh, assisted by Mrs. Harold Clark, Mrs. Jarvis Doyd, Royal Holmes, George Dalbey and Albert Lawrence.
 Smashup On Turnpike
 An accident which nearly proved fatal occurred yestserday in front of the home Of H. W. Goodrich on the turnpike, when an automobile driven by Harry R. Ekmark or oSt Broadstreet Meriden, and large truck owned by the Fisk Rubber Co. and driven by Lester F. Lewis Of 25 Morgan street. Springfield, were Involved in a crash,
 The truck was bound south and +he measure car was on its way north. According to witnesses Elk mark was driving at a high rate ot ,need. It is not known whether or not he became confused and lost control of the car or whether he was unable to make a slight curve in the road. At any rsto, his machine bounded across the thoroughfare and crashed into the truck. The car was badly damaged, one wheel be- ing broken and the left side being caved in.
 State Policeman James Watrous uzs called 10 the scene and. after an investigation, he ordered EkmarK to appear in the Berlin town court court next Tuesday evening on charge of reckless driving. Measurements of the marks on the roadway sho"- ed that the Meriden mans car was seven feet from the curb and that the truck was 2 feet. six inches rom the curb. Ekmark's car traveilea 15s feet before coming to stop ait- CT the crash.
 Epidemic of Boils
 There seems to be an epidemic or boils and carbuncles in Berlin at the
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
DURAND IS LOCATED
Missing Chicagoan, Wanted For Theft, Found To Be Posing As Negro At California Concession

Venice, Cal. June 26 tP-For a piece of silver one can buy three throws with a baseball at a bulls eye in the amusement concessiou district here, which when properly hit causes a negro to drop from his high perch into a pool of water.
 Someone hit the bulls eye last night and the negro" fell into the arms of three detectives who peeled off his black face makeup and re- vealed him as Jack Durand, adopted son of q Chicago millionaire and wanted by police of that city in con nection with a series of burglaries.
 Durant admitted his identity but denied complicity in the burglaries.
 q didn't do anything in Chicago he said. Somebody just squawked.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
MOmauguin Auto Accident
 Results in Mans Death

New Haven, June 26 PD-vishno Brennan, 27, of this city, died in Grace hospital after being struck by an automobile at Momauguin last night. The driver of the car was still at liberty at a late hour last night and a statewide search was be- ing made for him. Brennan suffer- ed a fractured skull and internal in- juries.
 It was reported to the police that Brennan was standing waiting for a New Haven bound car when he was struck by the automobile going at high rate of speed and was hurled some distance before striking the ground. The machine sped away leaving him in the road.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
New Haven Man Commits
 Suicide in N. Y. Hotel

New York. June 26 LPl-The body of Bernard Abraskin, 40, of New Haven. Conn.,. was found in a room of the Hotel Coolidge on 47th street early this morning. An elevator operator attracted to the room hy Illuminating gas fumes, found the cracks of tho doors and windows had been stuffed with rags and will gas fixture turned on.
 Police reported Abraskin's death as case Of suicide. He was book salesman.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Dawes Leaves Maine and
 Starts Home for Chicago

kennebunkport, Maine, June 26 P'-Ending a three-day visit at the home of Kenneth L. Roberts, writer, at kennebunk Beach. Vice President Charles G. Dawes left this morning by motor for Boston where he ex- poets 10 arrive between and 6 o'clock this afternoon. According to his schedule he will stop over in Eoston tonight and leave at noon Saturday for Chicago.
 Last evening he was a dinner guest at the summer home of Mir. and Mrs, Booth Tarkington. Among the other guests were: Miss Louise klefer, a sister of Mrs. Tarkington: Mir. and Mrs. Hugh KshIe; Mir. and Mrs. Roberts; John Myers and E. Ross Bartley. secretary 10 the vice. president.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

will be made to Rome, Florence and Venice. They will be away about three months.
 During the absence of Mir. Dl Marco, his contracting business here will be carried on by s. II. Me- kenzie Of Southington and Di. Mar co.'s brothers-in-law, Gabrielle Cic- cone and Fred Berlondo.
 c, E. Notes
 The executive committee Of the Congregations church Christian Endeavor society will meet at 430 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 62 Maple street.
 The regular meeting Of the socie- ty on Sunday afternoon will be in charge of Miss Helen Hurtado, chairman of the missionary com- mittee. The topic will be "The Mis- sionary Challenge.'
 Carnival Open in Afternoon
 The carnival being conducted al the corner Of Maple and Whiting streets by Plainvllle Hose Co. No. 1 will be open from to 5 o'clock to- morrow afternoon as well as in the evening. The diving act. in which the Hellkvists ignite their clothng and dive many feet ito tank of blazing liquid, will be featured. This act has thrilled all those who have watched it during the past few nights.
 The many booths will be open, and there will be dancing, music being furnished by negro jazz or chestra.
 Graduate from \. B. II. S.
 Fifteen PlainviIle pupils were in the class which graduated from New Britain high school this afternoon. They were Thelga Clark. Josephine Fortuna, Lois Freeman, William Gleason, Roland Hale, Helen Hur- tado, Richard Jewett, Ethel John son, Alma Johnson, Clinton Potter, Lillian Ryder, Dorothy Ryder. Rus sell Scoville, Rachel Smith, Phebe Williams.
 Charles Baker and Frank Carucci were in the class which graduated from Bristol high school
 Called to Hospital.
 James J. Graham was called to St. Mary's hospital last evening when his brother, Loren. Jr.. was operat- ed on for appendicitis Loren Gra- ham had attended to his daily du- ties and was suddenly stricken after supper, being rushed 10 the hospital. The operation is pronounced a suc- cess and Mir Graham is resting com fortahly, although he is not yet out of danger
 Odd Fellows Eelcct
 Verne H. Wyman was elected mo- hle grand of Sequassen lodge, I. o. 0. r., at its semi-annua meeting in Odd Fellows hall last evening. MT. Wyman was chosen vice grand at the January election, Harold Hem IFS way NhH tlcNlIl NlCG-EEdllu, Al Ian M. Maynard was reelected re- cording secretary, and Irving B. Carter was again the choice for treasurer. These officers will be in- stalled on July g.
 Notes.
 Dog Warden Philip Marino has a small white and brown female pup py, without collar, in pound The owner may have the animal by call ing for it.
 The Girl Reserves will hold food sale at John Simpsons store from 1 to 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs. Helen F. Ritter and Miss Barbara Hoffman, both of Philadel- phia. Pa, are visiting Mrs. Ritter's father. E. F. Spangler, at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. A. w. Fawley of Bunnell avenue.
 Pythian Temple, K. of P, will hold its semi-annua election of ot- hcers tonight,
 Those members of Brock Barnes post, American Legion, who have not yet had their photos taken for the grouped picture are requested to meet at Legion headquarters at 11;3o o'clock Sunday morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Don't Be Bald

Thln-haired readers should use Partisan Sage hair tonic and scalp treatment at nnre and escape being bald. It's Eusr- anteed to ston falling hair and itching scalp, hanish all dandruf and make hair grow or money refunded All druksisss sell it Remember the nsme-Parisian Sage-best for hair and sralp,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

By Pacific A AtIantieI Assistant States Attorney Cor. man in summing up states case against William Shepherd 1sbovel accused of the murder of William McClintock, declared Shepherd had provided indirect confessions" of the murder.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Georgia to Again Try to
 Pass Evolution Measure

Atlanta, Ga, June 26 P-A bill designed to prohibit the teaching or evolution in any institution support ed in whole or in part by state ap- propriations. will he introduced in the Georgia eneral assembly by Rep resentative w. H Stanford, he has announced.
 A similar hill introduced at the last session was defeated. READ THE HERALD CLASSIFIED
 ADS FOR RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
JUMPS FROM SHENANDOAH
Member of Crew Makes Successful Parachute Leap This Morning Over Bayonne.

Bayonne, N. J., June 26 P-Mar- mon H. Ford, a member of the crew of the dirigible Shenandoah, made successful parachute leap from the ship today while the craft was cir cling over Bayonne in observance of the state encampment of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars.
 This was said to be one of the first attempts at parachute drop from 8 dirigible.
 New York. June 26 Pl-The navy dirigible Shenandoah cruised leis- urely over the lower harbor today and attracted the attention of thou sands in the skyscrapers in the finan- cisl district Before appearing here she flew over Bayonne. N. J. Next week she is scheduled to fly 10 Maine and today's flight was in the nature of test.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

Cocoanut rees do not produce paying crop until ten years after planting.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

rAs c. T, N. H. sewing cArsts
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Mrs. Sisti Rcgains Health

Mrs. Joseph sisti of Kensington
 has returned to her home after four weeks of hospital treatment. It was stated today that she has completely regained her health and is able to
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

There seems to be an epidemic or hoils and carbuncles in Berlin at the
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Teams To Collect Rubbish

Berlin farmers were overjoyed at the fall of rain which came yester- day and last evening. Many of the crops are just beginning 10 mature and need as much moisture as they can get. The showers were not heavy ones and did a great deal to- ward insuring the success of the coming crop.
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