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Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
THE WYATT CASE.

The case Of Thomas H. Wyatt now
a resident of Philadelphia, was
called in the Police Court last
Wednesday morning and by agree
ment it was continued until Armis-
tice Day. From reliable source,
it has been ascertained that an
agreement has been reached between
the aggrieved parties and that the
Gases, for this reason are practically
ended.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
The War in Morocco.
French OSSeS Heavv
The Expense Staggering--Spain
in a Bad Condition.
The Outcome DisdppOintin9s The african Lead.
ers Defernined=zThe War in Syria a Factor

Paris, Oct 21.-France has lost
more than 1900 men and has spent
more than 3,000,000,000 francs in
Morocco and Syria since she took
over the protectorate of Morocco and
assumed the League of Nations man.
date over Syria.
Such is the information impaired
to the Finance Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies by Premier
Painleve today. In Morocco 2,176
men were killed and 8,297 wounded,
and in Syria 6,626 were killed,
wounded or are missing. The cost
in Morocco had been 950,000,000
francs and in Syria more than p
000,000,000 francs.
The Premier said he would ask
Parliament for additional credits of
300,000,000 francs for the period of
July-December, 1925, for the Moroc-
can campaign.
Fez, Oct. 21.-As their last opera
tion prior to going into winter quar-
ters the French troops operating
against the Moroccan tribesmen have
taken advantage of a spell of fine
weather to clean up the Meni Uuri-
aguel country and to capture the
Messauold ridge, the final stronghold
of the dissident tribes on the banks
of the Ouergha River.
Tangier, Oct. 21.-Despite official
denials of the bombardment of Tet-
uan, it has been learned that the
town was bombarded and three per-
sons were killed and numerous
wounded.
Madrid, Oct. 21.-Tetuan reports
deny rumors that Abd-el-krim put to
death his brother-in-law, Ell Pajarito,
minister of foreign affairs, who, it is
said, continues at his side. The agi-
tation against Abd-el-Krim con-
tinues, however, owing to the i'm
prisonment of other powerful chief
tains who refused to continue the
struggle.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Holds Children Not Eligible.

Mr.. Haw said: "Our understand
ing is that Mr.. Hill was instructed
by the school board to deny admit
tance to the children. Charges must
have been filed by some one with
the School Board We are here filing
a petition asking the board to give
us opportunity to answer such
charges as have been or will be
made"
Mr.. Hill responded: "Last winter
some of the Fulton people COM
planned to me that certain children
were not eligible. l called on DR..
Picker to look up the family rec
ords in certain eases. In each in
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
MASS MEETING FOR GARvEY

A monster mass meeting in inter
est of release Of Marcus Garvey from
prison will be he'd at Bethel A. M.
f. Church Thursday, November 5th,
800 P. M. Madam M. L. T. Demena
the famous orator of New York City
VII be the principal speaker. Other
race leaders will also speak. News
paper reporters invited
Meeting under auspices Richmond
Branch. U. N. l. A.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
ELNERTON ITEMS.

Rev. j. L. Green, of Elnerton, w.
Va, was in town on the 18th, en-
route to East Leake, Va, in the in
terest of some real estate and visit
ing his mother and father-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Nuckaly.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
PICKWICKS SOUTH ATLANTIC
CHAMPIONS, 1925.

The Pickwicks big five giant bas-
ketball team opens its season at
home November 23d. HAll profess
sional teams wanted. Attraction,
home and visiting basis. Write sec
retary, George Y Waddy, 2729 18th
St., N. W., Washington, d. c.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Extremists Demand Exclusion Of
White Children.
AIIe6e That They Have Negro Blood
Hn AMUSING SifuafiOn-- COIOred Folks
Want No More HybridS=-H Long Fight
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Attorneys representing families
living in the Fulton neighborhood,
whose children have been refused
admittance to Robert Fulton School
on the ground that their genealog-
ical records are not clear, last night
began fight to establish the right
to enrolment claimed by the con-
testants at a special meeting of the
City School Board held in George
Wythe School.
Tragedy and comedy were reflect
ed in the partial hearing Of testi-
mony, which consumed the better
part of three hours, after the first
half-hour had been spent in pro-
tests and counter protests over pre-
liminary incidents that led up to
the hearing and DR.. R. w. Miller,
of the board, insisted upon an ad-
journment without further proceed
.ure unless the lawyers who had
asked for the hearing agreed to
present their case without, further
parley.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

Nh. John D. Jones, the popular
former Virg;nian was unable to
leave on schedule time on account of
the opportunities of his friends, who
were glad to see him. He is always
welcome in this neighborhood
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

In the midst of downpour of
rain two sections of a train pulled
out from Broad Street Station for
Baltimore. New York and Philadel-
phia. The parties returned Monday
morning at about o'clock, having
enjoyed themselves, although the
time was short. The train was about
three hours late in arriving in New
York and Philadelphia.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

SELL HOSIERY AND
SHIRT COUPONS. Big Money
Maldng Propos' ton. Box 1918,
Richmond, Va
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Personals and Briefs

Funeral Director Isham Mann, who
died at Elizabeth City. N. c.. was
buried from the Third Street Bethel
A. NJ. E. Church last Sunday after
noon, Rev. j. S. Hatcher officiating.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

A. & T. College of Downs, N. c.,
won victory over Virginia Semi
nary by score of 19 to 0.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Superintendent as Witness.

Chairman w. Floyd ReaWs pre-,
sided at the board meeting and
all of the members were present
Superintendent Albert H. Hill ap-
pearing in the capacity of witness
Attorneys George Haw and Morton
L. Wallerstein, representing the pc
titioners, eplained:
"We are here to answer any
charges that may be brought af-
fecting the eligibility of these chill
dren." Specifically, the lawyers
were opening their case in behalf
of one family. 1t was shown that
six Fulton families are affected and
these families are fighting charges
affecting their racial integrity, the
records of the Bureau of Vital
Statistics indicating that all of the
children haired from Robert Full
ton School have negro blood in their
veins.
DR.. Plecker, who defended the
bureau records, replying to the
opening statement of Attorney Haw,
said: No charges have been brought
here. Superintendent Hill asked for
records of the racial standing of
these families and the bureau sup
piled them. The compliments are
bringing these proceedings"
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

!, Virginia Theological Seminary and
College defeated Livingstone College
October % by a score of SO to 8.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Crowd Roars Disapproval.

The sudden ending of the bout,
coming as it did almost before Wills
had warmed up, stunned the crowd
for a time into silence. But there
followed an outburst of condemna-
ton which left no room for doubt
ing the sentiments of the crowd
against the bout.
The quick finish was forecast when
the heavyweights faced each other
before the affair started, posing Tor
a picture. Johnson, nervous and
fidgety compared to the cool and un-
concerned Wills, actually staggered
on uncertain legs and almost toppled
over when Wills accidentally brushed
his upraised right arm against the
Iowan's crooked left arm as the men
squared off in battle pose before the
camera shutters.
The Iowan's nervousness was noted
by-everybody at the ring side, and
it was commented upon. 1t was ap-
parent to the critics then and there
that Johnson would last only as far
as Wills permitted him to go. And
Wills didn't permit the Iowan to go
very far.
While he must be censured for
even making the match, Manager
Cook deserves commendation for his
quick and unhesitating action in sup
plying the finish before Wills power5
full blows could actually stretch
Johnson cold on the ring floor. Cook
tossed the towel into the ring while
Johnson was still erect and before a
knockdown could have been scored.
Johnson was wide open at the time,
an inviting target for a left hook or
a right cross to the jaw which might
have carried bone-crushing results
He was like a toy in the hands Of
Wills from the tap of the starting
gong and was being battered merci-
lessly. about the ring at the time.
Wills didn't open the fight with his
customary rush. He stepped care
fully from his corner and Johnson
advanced gingerly. with his left arm
rigidly extended when the bell sent
the men off.
At 215 pounds Wills was twelve
pounds heavier than Johnson, and
the Negro lowered mountain-high, 1t
seemed, above the pale Iowan. john
son led weakly with left jab that
was short and then Wills swung into
action. ell went close to Johnson
and there pounded the Iowan vicious
Continued on page 4
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

Mr.. S. P. Dowdy. the we'll known
furniture dealer, has scored for his
company by the purchase OF the
building now occupied by Schmidt's
grocery. He will secure possession
in March. The price is stated to be
$225.000. The public is fnvited to
call and take advantage of the great
bargains now being offered.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
SORROW.

You will forgive me, Brother
Robert! Yet l cannot expect you to
forget that l have bruised you. Oh,
if you could only measure my regret
of Hattie's DEATH The pain
piercing; my sorrow unceasing.
To me, in mind, your heart is true
good will Ny trust aims for good
Shall ever be for you, Brother Rob-
ert, sincere and true. 1t is the heart
that prompts me about Hattie's
death. A debt l owe of gratitude to
her mother, Matte Dean, who said
when my daughter, Jennie, died, this
is my sisters child.
Sincerely,
MARY E. JONES,
1917 Wise ST., Lynchburg, Va.
In sad but loving. remembrance of
Mrs. Hattie Booker, % years old,
who was killed by an automobile in
New Rochelle, New York, October 6,
1925. She leaves a stepfather, Mr..
Robert Eavins, 600 Ely Street,
Farmville, Va, and many relatives
and friends to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Eavins preceded her to tn"
grave two years and six months to
her death.
We wish to thank ths many friends
for their kindness US during our
sorrow, also the Rev. Carroll for the
soul stirring sermon, the subject of
which was found in the S9th Psalm
and the fourth verse as follows: Lord
make me to Know mine end and the
measure of my days, what it is to
know how frail l am.
FAMILY.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Refers to Records.

Chairman Reams informed the at
Continued on page 81
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31
Rv lanes p. Dawson.

Newark, N. j., Oct. 26.-Floyd
johnson, misnamed the Iowa bull
dog. filled the role of lamb, led to
the pugilistic slaughter tonight here
in the Sussex Avenue Armory, where
before more than 10000 dissatisfied
fight fans, Harry Wills, New Orleans
negro, who is Jack Dempsey's most
formidable rival, battered his way to
a knockout in exactly two minutes
and two seconds of the first round
of what was to have been twelve
round bout.
To dignity the affairs with the
term bout is unjustifed. 1t was
an uncalled-for match in the hrst
place, and it's effect on boxing in this
State is not expected to be very COM
plimentary.
Charlie Cook, manager and chief
second of Johnson, tossed a towel
into the ring when Wills backed
Johnson into the Iowan's corner un-
der a shower of vicious left and right
digs to the body and a crushing lett
hook to the jaw and had Johnson
on the verge of knockout.
Cook acted wisely and we'll. lie
might have acted more wisely had ne
not accepted the match for Johnson.
More, Commissioner Newton A. X.
Bugbee who administers the boxing
law in this State, might have fore
stalled the affair if he had acted on
the recommendation of unsolicited
advice from boxing critics who have
derided the match from the time 1t
was announced.
1t was in no sense a boxing match.
1t was purely a slaughter, for john
son never had even a ghost of a
chance to defend himself against the
wicked smashes of the powerful Wills
much less to administer any PUNISH
ment upon the Brown Panther.
Richmond planet., 1925-10-31

Col George F. Knickerbocker, of
Washington, D. G. called on us last
week He was looking weN and re-
ported conditions as being prosper
Gus in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Declares Strike
In West Virginia
Will Prove FiZZie

Fairmont, w. Va, March 6.-Reply-
ing to statement issued today by
Van A. Bittner, international repre-
sentative of the United Mine Work
ers Of America, that a general strike
of coal miners would be called in the
northern West Virginia field April l..
George S. Drackett. executive vice
president of the Northwestern Vir-
ginia Coal Operators Association, de-
clared in a statement tonight that
such a strike call would not be an
swered by more than handful OF
men"
Many mines in this field have been
opcrating upon non-unlon oasis
since the signing OF the Jacksonville
wage agreement, and Mr.. Bittner De
clared that the miners union would
ask "every man working in the non
union mines of northern West virginia
to Join the United Mine Workers or
America and strike on April L. He
added that the miners organization
has carefully prepared plans to make
this strike effective and it is the
launching of the real offensive to or
ganize every coal mine in the dis
trict."
"The ranks of the non-unfon miners
are being increased every day by de-
sertions from the union," Mr.. Brack-
ett's statement said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Aged Millionaire Being Tried.
for Conspiracy in Attempt
to Defame Wife's N a m e.
Judges Interruption Comes
When Loud Voiced Assistant
States Attorney Resorts to
Brow Beating Tactics

Chicago, March 6-Less than two
hours after it had begun its cross
examination of W. E. D. Stokes.
wealthy New York apartment hotel
owner on trial charged with conspir-
ing to defame his wife in an effort to
obtain divorce, the prosecution
was warned this afternoon by Judge
". N. Gemmill that it probably had
destroyed its case.
The court was SO emphatic in his
denunciation of the methods Of Mil
ton D. Smith, assistant states attor-
nsy, that after warning the prosecu-
tor that a court of review probably
would throw out a conviction of Mr..
Stokes, he added he was not certain
but what the trend Of the cross ex-
animation transgressed so far that he
himself would have - reverse a jury
verdict against the aged millionaire.
The Jurors heard Judge Gemmill
reprimand the prosecutor. Without
producing the postal cards for the
trial record, Mr.. Smith in roaring.
angry voice demanded that Mr..
Stokes give a yves" or mo" answer
as to whether he had sent missives
to Mrs. Stokes. the Stokes children,
Mural and Jimmy, and Mrs. Arthur
Continued on Page 13-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Blue Fleet Moves
To Block Black in
Coast ManOeuvers

Aboard U. S. S. Seattle, with Pacifid
fleet, Mar. 1.-THE scouting fleet, OF
defensive blue fleet, is moving today
up the coast to prevent the blacl1
fleet force of 81 war craft of the
United States battle fleet, froIH
reaching the Pacific coast IN TIN
great navy war game.
A network is spread over the sea
by So vessels of the scouting fleet as
it speedily advances. A division of
light cruisers are moving in wide for
nation, covering a large area and
keeping constant watch for aircraft.
Destroyers and battleships radio op-
orators listen in on wide bands of
Wavelengths on guard for signals
from the Black fleet, which If inter-
Cepted. would betray their location
AS the hunt proceeds various units
so through battle exercises and are
preparing to concentrate as soon as
the black fleet is located.
Destroyers go through battle drills
for their effective work against CAPT.
tai ships and submarine divisions
Vancouver in their plan for surprise
attack. Main squadrons are also pre-
pairing for action.
The invading black fleet. force of
greater striking power but less mo-
bility. meanwhile moves steadily
eastward in it's invasion of the Pa
cific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Parachutes Save .
Lives Filters After
Mid Air Crash

San Antonio. March 6-For the
first time in the history OF aviation,
according to local army aviators,
parachutes today saved the lives of
two flyers who crashed in mid-air.
The pilots were Lieutenant c. d.
McAllister and Cadet Charles A.
Lindberg. students of the advanced
flying school at Kelly Field.
The two student pilots are in the
pursuit section of the advance school
and We're flying in a nine ship for
nation at the time of the accident
The pursuit formation was gain
ing battle experience by attacking
an observation plane flown by First
Lieutenant Russell l.. Vaughan at
an altitude of 5000 feet.
The pursuit flyers came down from
above in diving attack, the ships at
lacking in 7-shaped formation. The
first and second formations had
pulled away from the slower obser-
walton ship. Captain Lindberg pass
cd almost directly beneath 1t. while
Lieutenant McAllister attacked from
the west side at the same time. The
ships came together as the piltos be-
gan to regain altitude approximately
200 yards in front of Lieutenant
Maughan's plane.
Cadet Lindberg was the first to
clear the falling ships. The pilots
fell for several hundred feet before
they pulled the rip cords Of their
parachute. The chutes opened and
a moment later the wrecked ships
shot by them. Reaching the ground
the planes burst into flames and
were destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Will Commence
Building Subs
About Oct. First

Washington. Mar. 6.-Fleet sub
marines authorized for construction
by the last congress will be laid
down at The Portsmouth, N. H.,
ravy yard, and the Mare Island. Cal
navy yard. respectively, about Octo-
Ter /.
The navy department also an
rounced today that one of the $40. =.
90 Otons light cruisers authorized by
the bill will be built at the New
York navy yard and that bids for
private construction Of the other will
he advertised, WORK to start on both
about October !.
Engines for both the submarines
and for six new river gunboats pro-
vided for in the measure will be
built by the New York navy yard,
lightning about July !, and the
hulls of the grlnuoats will be con-
structed at The Asiatic station.
The port OF the Boston navy yard
work in the authorized moderniZa-
ton OF battleships. which does not
involve gun elevation was announc-
cd as folio US: Florida and Utah, the
Florida to be Immediately available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07

Y The Senate fight on the Barwise
sectarian bill, the judiciary commit
tees report on the Stitham .sectarian
resolve, the emergency resolve in
PRODUCED to finance the State, and
bearings on the Bath and Richmond
h:cge bills the initiated primary
pill and numerous other measures
comprise portion of the docket for
the 10th week of the Maine Legisla-
ture which will open at 4.30 next
Tuesday afternoon. 1t will be busy
week. as in fact every week remain
ing must be if the Solons are to
complete their program early in
April.
The Barwise resolve submitting a
constitutional amendment forbidding
the use of public money in the sup
port of Sectarian schools together
with the divided report of the COM
mittee on education, will automati-
cally come off the table in the SEN
ate next Wednesday. 1t appears
doubtful at this time if the prepon-
ants Of the measure can muster
strength of tw&thirds of the upper
branch necessary for the passage of
the bill.
The committee on appropriations
ard financial affairs will hold hea:-
.ing at , p. NJ. Wednesday, March i.
ION the emergency resolve introduced
by Senator Wadsworth of J<ennebec
appropriating the sum of So56, 410.07
for the payment of certain claims
and departmental overdrafts for
which no appropriations have been
made. and to provide for carrying
on the activities of the departments
and institutions for the remaining
months of the fiscal year ending,
June so. 1925.
The judiciary committee will take
under consideration at > o'clock
next Friday afternoon the act to in
corporate Dexter p. Cooper to de-
, Continued on Page 16-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07

Washington, March 6-The Repub-
licans, commanding a working ma
jority in the senate for the first time
in two years, proceeded today to re-
organize that body with precision
and dispatch.
They were given the support of
three OF the four senators they have
dismissed from their councils, and
had only nominal opposition from
the Democrats, who, in conference
earlier in the day. decided against
the employment Of any obstructive
tactics.
Although action on the assign
ments of senators to the standing
committees went over until tomor-
row, through an agreement between
the Republicans and Democrats.
senate approval was given to a reso-
luton creating an extra place on
each of eight committees so that a
regular Republican can be appointed
to the places made vacant by the re-
moval of the insurgents from their
present committee rank.
On reorganizing the senate. the
Republicans elected Senator Moses
of New Hampshire, president pro
tempore, to succeed Senator YUM
Minis, of Iowa, who was not candi-
date. George A. Sanderson was re-
elected secretary and David S.
Barry, sergeant alarms.
When Senator Moses name was
proposed, Senator Robinson, Of Ar
kansas, the Democratic leader.
moved to substitute the name Of
Senator Pittman of Nevada, but the
motion was rejected sc to 30, Sen
ators Brookhart, Frazier and Ladd
voting with the solid Republican
delegation. Senator Shipstead Of
Minnesota. the single Farmer-Labor
senator did not vote, and Senator
La Toilette was absent.
With the organiza ton OF the SEN
ate completed, Republican leaders
will proceed with a program for the
special session agreed upon today.
which contemplateS action first on
the nomination Of Charles B. War
rem. Of Michigan. to be attorney gen.
eral, and then consideration of the
Isle of Pines and Lausanne treaties.
After, those two treaties have been
disposed of. an effort may be made
to reach an agreement with Demo-
cratic leaders to take up the world
court proposals unless there Is dis
position of senators to force an adj
journment by breaking the quorum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Tenants Flee Building

The fire, in a crowded tenement
district, brought all of the fire appar-
atus in Biddeford and additional app
paratus and % more firemen from
the neighboring city of Saco to the
scene to check it's spread. The flames
originated in a garage on the ground
floor and swept rapidly through the
upper two floors which housed nine
families. Occupants Of the apart
ments were forced to flee for their
lives.
In hurry and panic following the
outbreak of the fire, Mrs. Joseph, Roy
fled to the street with one of her
children. Outside, the fire had gain-
ed such Roadway that she was un.
able to return for Laurette. Several
men had attempted to enter the
structure only to be driven back by
the smoke and the flames when Far
ley went into the building. He found
the stairway and crept on hands and
knees to the upper floor to the room
where Laurette lay.
The cries .lich guided him be-
came more feeble but before they
ceased he found the child's crib and
ing stairways to the street, pressed
the baby into a bystander's arms and
collapsed. The child was unconscious
and had sustained burns but was re-
vived and doctors tonight expressed
the belief that she would live.
When Farley was revived 1t was
found that in addition to being over
come and burned he was suffering
from a severe cash in hfs left leg,
caused by :. fire axe prior to his res
cue of the baby. After being at
tended he returned to fight the fire.
Fireman jeremiah OLeary of Bid
deford was taken to a hospital after
an artery in one wrist had been sew
cred by broken glass. He will recov-
er, it was said.
Several other firemen were over
come and less seriously injured.
En- Fontaine, proprietor of the
ground floor garage expressed the
belief that the fire had started spon-
taneously in waste underneath the
stairVav