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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
Attempts to Kill
Chief of Police
John Stone, Bad Man, Fooled in the
Attempt When Trigger Snaps on
Empty Barrel.

John Stone, ex-convict and reput-
ed bad man, was arraigned in county
court Monday morning on a charge
of assault with attempt to murder.
His bail was set at $4,000, which he
was unable to furnish and he was
remanded to the county Jail to await
hearing next Wednesday.
Stones incarceration is the result
Of an attempt on his part to shoot
and kill Chief of Police John Gersich.
Stone pulled a gun on the chief and
pulled the trigger. The fact that
he had failed to pump a she'll into
the barrel of his 80 automatic be
fore pulling the trigger frustrated
his intention to commit murder.
Chief Gersich and Florian Friola
were on their way home shortly after
midnight Saturday They were
walking north on Fourth avenue and
accosted Stone between the North
western and 500 line tracks. Gersich
recognized Stone, saluted him and
threw the rays from his flashlight
on him, whereupon Stone whipped
out revolver and pointing it at
Gersich pulled the trigger. The
click of the hammer was heard
plainly. Had there been a shell in
the barrel of the gun Gersich no
doubt would have been shot dead, as
Stone had the weapon pointed at the
chiefs head.
Stone then ran east on the 500
line tracks Gersich fired a shot in
the air and ordered him to halt.
Stone continued to run and the chief
took after him and caught him before
he reached Second avenue Police
men Lubi and Sullivan heard the shot
fired by Gersich and arrived on the
scene in time to help him place
Stone under arrest.
Stone is believed to be bad man
with an unsavory past record that
includes terms served in penitentiar-
les. 1t is known that he served q
term at Waupun, for he was SEN
fenced to that institution by the late
Judge Aspinwal on a charge of
adultery While being taken to the
penitentiary by Sheriff Volant he
jumped through window in the
train and attempted to escape.
Sheriff Volant took after him and
before he recaptured Stone shot him
in the hip, inflicting a flesh wound.
He returned to Hurley after serving
his term and it is said that he made
threats to get" various judicial
and police officials
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
blue Law" Era
Has Not Passed
If You Got Liquor Prescription in
Texas 1t Would Be Published
for Three Days.

Restrictive legislation dealing with
subjects ranging from evolution to
the speed with which a donkey may
be driven past a cemetery on Sun
day held its own in the 1925 SEES
sions of state legislatures, indicating
that the blue law" era has not
passed.
If the family doctor gives you a
liquor prescription and you happen
to live in Texas, it will be published
for three days so all your friends
can know that you've been sick and
had to take zone tablespoonful
three times daily"
And if your wife's hat pin is too
long, she'll be subject to punishment
in Massachusetts.
And one cannot go fishing on Sun
day in Pennsylvania
Ohio's legislature considered the
propriety of driving a donkey past a
cemetery faster than 6 miles an
hour. A law prohibiting such an un-
seemly burst of speed is among 80
measures the Ohio legislature con-
sidered repeating. Most of the 80
have to do with the licensing and
operation of saloons and are consid-
cred useless. But the donkey law
is among them.
The same Ohio legislature has
passed a law forbidding Sunday
dances at which more than five cou-
plies are in attendance.
Tennessee grappled with evolution
and passed law forbidding its
teaching in the public schools on
the ground that the Bible settled the
question and that evolution was
wrong.
The Texas legislature repealed a
law against sale of gasoline and oil
in certain cities on Sunday
Massachusetts, in addition to re-
fusing repeal of a law prohibiting
the sale of hat pins, also refused to
permit Sunday baseball
The Alabama legislature turned
down an anti-evolution bill and one
closing amusement places on Sunday
Connecticut rejected a proposal to
prohibit any noise in the evening
that would interfere with radio re-
ception
In California, the legislature
wouldn't listen to blue law talk anc
even tabled without consideration 9
proposal to make illegal the opening
of banks on Sunday.
New York decisively defeated g
Sunday closing bill which frowneC
on most everything but going tC
church and also turned down a clear
books bill
Pennsylvania refused to repeal it!
law against fishing on Sunday but i!
considering repeal of some laws re
stricting Sunday baseball, amuse
/ ments and recreation
A strong effort was made in tn,
Kansas legislature to repeal the anti
cigarette law, but it failed, due t,
the efforts of the Kansas Anti
Cigarette Society
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
Stella's Hearing
Adjourned Again
Hurley Man Who Shot Woods
Jobber at Saxon During Quarrel
Pleads Self Defense.

The hearing of James Stella, who
IS charged with assault with intent
to do great bodily harm as the result
of fracas in soft drink parlor at
Saxon on the night of March 4, dur
ing which Frank Ansami, farmer and
woods jObber, was shot five times,
was started in county court before
Judge James Flandrena on Tuesday.
Late in the afternoon the case was
adjourned until the following day,
and when called for trial again We'd
nesday afternoon was again adjourn
ed this time until next Tuesday.
Stella, through his attorney, Marion
F. Reid, has entered a plea of self
defense. Witnesses were introduced
to show that Stella did not shoot until
attacked by Ansami.
The trouble is said to have started
after Stella struck his bartender,
Steve Mcdonald, on the head with
the butt of a revolver. Stella
charged that Mcdonald was re-
sponsible for a shortage in the cash
register. Ansami, who with a num-
Der of others witnessed the trouble
between Stella and Mcdonald, is said
to have become a third party in the
affair, whereupon Stella pulled
revolver and fired seven shots. Two
shots went wild, five of them strik-
ing Ansami. The victim was re-
moved to a hotel and later to
hospital. Stella was arrested by
Sheriff Robt. Erspamer Ansami's
wounds were found not to be
serious and he recovered rapidly.
Whether Stella should be held to
circuit court for trial will probably
be decided by Judge Flandrena after
more witnesses have testified at the
hearing next Tuesday. District
Attorney Foster is conducting the
prosecution.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
SCHOOL MASTERS MEET
MONDAY EVENING
Hurley Plays Host to Gogebic Range
Educational Gathering; Supt.
Rice Elected President.

A splendid attendance marked the
meeting Of the Gogebic Range School
nasters' Association, which was held
p the Lincoln High school Wednes-
gay evening. A pleasing dinner
gas served at six thirty by the
domestic science classes under the
supervision Of Miss Gersich.
Following the dinner an informal
program was enjoyed. The dis
fusslon on "Curricular Activities
was led by Principal Hackett, of
Wakefield, and was participated in
by other members. Superintendent
hice' Of Ironwood, gave a detailed
report q the School superintendent
convention held at CINCINNATI, early
"a March. Principal Mattson, of
besSemer, rendered a splendid tribute
~ the late Dr. Marion Burton. pre-
edent Of Michigan University.
eolnty Superintendent John Watson,
Z, lron~ood, paid tribute to the life
s. Clarence Bennett, the late Super
tntenaent Of the Ironwood township
ssnooIs' VINO passed away a short
In, community singing led by John
asson was feature of the evening.
me election of president being
order Superintendent Rice, of
-o'l"ood was unanimously chosen
head Of the association.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
Legion Campaign
For New Members
Efforts VIII Be Made to Get Every
Veteran in Iron County to
Join the Legion.

Plans for the American Legion
Campaign which will be staged in this
eity on April 18th to 18th are near
ine completion, according to an
announcement today by John G..
KYLE. Commander of the local post.
Commander Kyle stated that the
most would make a strong effort to
win the state trophy offered by The
Badger Legionnaire.
Steps viii be taken to interview
every veteran of the World War in
this vicinity. according to the. plans
of the membership committee, for
the purpose of explaining the ideals
and purposes Of the organization. 1t
is believed that the majority of the
veterans want to become members of
the Legion and that those who have
not yet joined are ignorant of its
aims
In speaking of the aims of the
Legion, Commander Kyle declared
that the organization prides itself on
lts service 10 veterans III He6u anu
their dependents. 1t brings cheer
to the hospitals, procures legal
assistance, medical treatment and
financial aid for INDECENT comrades.
1t has been instrumental in pro-
curing the passage by Congress of
laws which have been of particular
benefit to disabled men. 1t main
tains a National Legislative COM
mittee to take care of legislation for
service men 1t caused the or
ganization of the U. S. Veterans
Bureau and has helped to place over
lone thousand disabled men in
Vocational training.
The American Legion provides for
contact men between the veteran
and the Veterans Bureau. 1t has
secured millions of dollars in COM
pensation for disabled men. 1t
maintains hospitals of its own in
Several states. These are only
dew Of the things done by
the organization. Other important
activities are community, civic and
child welfare.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
New Taxation Measure Interests
Mining Men.

Madison A new taxation measure
of interest to mining men has made
its appearance in the state legisla-
ture. The Carroll bill known as 518S
proposes to tax any and all rights
and reservations to enter upon and
take away any mineral or other
material from any lands granted by
or reserved or excepted in any deed
or conveyance, title to which right or
reservation is vested or may here
after become vested in any person
other than the owner Of the fee to
which such right or reservation is
attached.
C,,hnnrihn fnr tho Nn,un
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

Children are not supposed to play
in the streets-and neither are auto
mobile drivers.
A reasonable degree of laziness
seems a large portion of the recipe
for happiness.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

The present model of moOnshiner
is not afraid of the sunshine.
Sunday is a day of rest for every
one and everything except the family
touring car.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

Since the above was put into type
form announcement has been made
of a meeting Of baseball fans to be
held at the Legion rooms next Tues
day evening for the purpose of talk
ing baseball and probably choosing a
manager.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

!. Ioas'P gets raw material from what
MARS lot from what it knows.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
Commission Plan Turned Down
in BAYFIELD, County.

The plan to change the Bayfield,
county government to the commission
form was turned down at the recent
election. The cities Of Washburn
and Bayfield, voted in favor Of the
change, but in other districts in the
county the vote against it was
strong enough to defeat the pro-
position.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18
Two Hundred Added TO Dry
Enforcement Forces.

Washington Nineteen hundred
agents are now employed by the
government to enforce the pro-
hbition laws, 200 having beer added
during the current fiscal year
The new enforcement officer have
been added gradually, being quart
cred in places where they are avail
able for quick concentration all
points giving the authorities the
most trouble
The prohibition unit, it is explain
ed, is able TO maintain this augment
ed force through an increase 81 ai-
most $4,000 900 III the current app.o-
priation Many new agents also
have been added 10 the narcotic law
enforcement staff, an additional
100000 allotment PERMITTING rh-
increase
Intelligence is recognizing your
limitations and then staying inside
them
Plenty Of amateur gardener nuke
two weeds grow where only enc grew
before
No man is ever a complete failure
until he admits il himself
Anyone can tell how a thing could
have been avoided after it happens.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

When we get the roads all paved,
someone viii be selling airplanes for
a dollar down and dollar a week
Thought is holder than speech.
Don't thing out loud.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
ENORMOUS TOURIST TRADE EXPECTED ALASKA
DAWSON BREAKUP DOES MOST HARM HISTORY OF CAMP

VANCOUVER, May 15. (AP)-A delayed mes sage from Dawson. dated May eleventh, stated that the worst flood known Dawson was caused when the Yukon river overfowed it's banks as the result of an ice jam just below the town. The wat CT flooded the administration building and sur rounded the Fire Hall and the Bank of Commerce Building as we'll as the White Pass Transporta- ton Company's building and the docks belonging to that company badly damaged. Many houses were under water and others floated completely away The radio station put out of cimmis- sion Both the North and South approaches to the Klondyke river bridge impossible and the Yu- kon river full of ice and water when the dis patch filed.
 DAWSON. May 1s, (APP)-Grave fears are felt here for 4lne safety of several farmesr living on the islands three miles south of here in the Yukon River as the result of the hood. which is now subsiding. Police leaving in a launch in an endeavor to find the missing. River is fall ing Property damage is very heavy. Many are homeess Radio communication restored.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
STUDENTS MAKE
 WILLIAM J. BRYAN
 PULL LEAThER''

PROVIDENCE. R. l., May 16, tAP)-After William Jennings Bryan had swayed his apdience in an emotional appeal for the protection of s faith in God against the of the doctrine of man descended the level of the lower animals. George L. Cassidy, Junior of Brown University, stepped to the platform during the question period and repeated questions at Bryan's request. Bryan apparently could not satisfactorily answer the ques- tions and tried himself saying that he an hour late, and added, T have to retire be fore this magnificent bubbling fountain of wisdom on my right The students booed and hssed the speaker before this occurred however Bryan told another inquistor, William e. Chase, stu dent, T am sorry for you--I am ashamed of you," when Chase admitted he didn't believe the Bible
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
TRADING SHIPS
 BEGIN THEIR RACE
 FOR ARCTIC PORTS

DUTCH HARBOR. May 15, ,AP)-The annual the Arctic between the rival trading inter ests with unaaska as a base, commenced with the Brewer, Captain Louis Lane, Master, operated by the Lebes interests. Sunday last The Schooner Nanuk commanded by Captain Peterson, operated by the Northwestern Trading Company is leaving here today St. Lawrence Island where trading for the season will begin This latter vessel narrowly es- caped seizure by the Russians off the Siberian Coast
 last year. and is a survivor of the ice pack which crushed the Lady Kindersley, the Canadian steamer which lost last season in the Arctic. The trawlers Canada and Imbrecaria coaling here their way to Japan in the interests of Zann the Argentine aviator.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
TOURISTS FLOOD
 R.R. OFFICES WITH
 INQUIRIES ALASKA

SEATTLE May 15. tAPl-Alaska will be visit ed by more tourists year than in it's past history judging the advance bookings in the passenger offices of both the Alaska and Pacific Steamship companies passenger liners will operate in the Alaska service during the coming season from Seattle the various ports of Alaska. Headouarters of the various railroads running into Seattle report a bumper crop of inquiries from all sections of the country concerning these tours in land in Alaska Represen tatves Arthur Free of California, Wallace While, of Maine and Lawrence Rtchie Assistant Secretary of Commence, are ex- pected here about June twentieth. when they will immediately og 70 Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
IT. GENERAL NELSON MILES DROPS DEAD: MRS. COOLIDGE
 IN CIRCUS PARTY SEES END

1903. but when the WorG War broke he offered his vices and it the greatest disappointiient f his life when the Government would not call Lin back to active service iii -417.
 General Miles mn ried Miss Mary Hoyt sherman, niece of the famous Civil War General, in 1882, while serving with the Western troops. Two chill dren were born of this union. and doush- ter. The son, Col. Sherman Niles, established an enviable record in World War and later sent as an observer the United States when the Turkish army defeated the Greeks in 1922 and re- entered Europe The daughter. Cecelie Sherman Miles married Col. Samuel Reber Signal Corps L. S. A.
 General Miles survived his wife for years preserving his great vitality through his decE.rE years. His carriage erect. his eyes clear and sparkling with humor, and his memory as clear in his youth In recent years he has de voted much time golf. the public links along the Potomac. and the country clubs in the vic nity.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
ROCKEFELLER GIRL
 DOES NOT CARE
 ' ID BE B0SSED

NEW YORK May ls. tAP)-Abby Rockefeller had the word obey omitted from the marriage ceremony. saying that she refused to bind herself by 1t. She was yesterday married to to young by 1t. She was yesterday married to young Milton.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
H. C. WELLS ASKED 10 DEFEND TEACHERe
 ACCUSED VIOLATION OF ANTI-EvOLUTIO

the British novelist and hisoran will be asked to lead the defense of '. T. Scopes teacher in tho schools here. vho has been accused of violation of IT. asti-svoIstien fisw. S
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
GENERAL NELSON 4. MILES DROPS
 DEAD WHILE ATTENDING CIRCUS

WASHINGTON, May 15, tAP)-Lieutenant Gen eral Nelson < Miles. Retired dropped dead here while attending circus. The general had appar- ently been in the best of health for some time. Mrs Calvin Coolidge also the circus, and near the General when he died.
 General Miles. brilliant Indian fighter and of the picturesque and distinguished leaders in American military history. of the "boy generals" of the Civil War. At the of g years he had risen the rank of first lieutenant of volunteers that of Major General, and was conl- manding. 1T. ..entre army division of 2500O men.
 General Miles, who at the peak of his military career was Commanding General of the t. S. Army. was one of the few high ranking officers of the regular establishment attain his position without West Point training. and also enjoyed the distinc ton of being among the still smaller group to he honored with the rank of lieutenant General
 He retired by of the age limit in
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
AIR ROUTE OVER NORTH POLE
 ARDJSES INTEREST IN JAPAN

BERLIN May 13. tAP)-Germany the Scand- navian countries and Japan, all showing inter est in proposal operate an air route over the North Pole from the of Russia to Alaska The idea is not particularly new, but it has been revived recently because of the improvements, of late years, in airship construction. It is under stood that Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has offered to lead such an enterprise. under international support
 An airship little larger than the Los Angeles is contemplated for the run. June is regarded as the best month in which to start. Murmansk, on the north coast of Russia, would be the European point of departure. The route would be En- peror Francis Joseph Land to the Pole and then over the unknown territory of Northern Canada to Alaska. The return trip would be made Ber- ing Strait Wrangel Island DeLong Island, and the rnexplored territory of Nova Zembla.
 < The Japanese are especially interested because success might result in quicked communication be- tween Europe and Japan.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
FRENCH FORCES WIN BIG VICTORY
 OVER KRIMS AND RIFFIANS

RABAT, Morocco May 14. (AP)-French troops yesterday cleaned the Krims and Rifhans out of this region and established position on Bibane Heights, relieving all but two of the surrounding outposts The rebels left great number of dead and wounded the field. The French report the capture of large quantities of arms and ammuni- tion, including many Mauser rifles and French ri hes, which the Germans captured at Maubeuge a decade ago.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
KAASEN WINS
 COMING 0N1FlRST
 BOAT SANS BALTIC
SOL LESSER BUYS ENTIRE TEAM AND GUN MAR COMES HOME WITHOUT HIS FAMOUS LEADER-BALTO

LOS ANGELES. May 16, (APD-- Although Gunnar Kaasen victory in the wage dis pute with the result that he will receive S200 weekly his lime since left Nome, and dur ing his short career, he is dsconsoate be- Balto is coming home with him It disclosed in the trial that Sol Lesser had bought the outright. Mir. and Mrs kaasen have booked passage the first boat for Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
THREE BOATS GOLD SEEKERS
 LEAVE WRANGELL FOR NEW STRIKE

PRINCE RUPERT, May 15, tAPl--Word re- ceived here from Telegraph Creek. E, G. that three boatloads of gold seekers left Wrangell last Sun day. but had not yet arrived at Telegraph Creek It has been learned that there is big log jf,m in the Stikine River, which suggests the of the parties being overdue.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
BEAR SAILS TO-DAY

SEATTLE May 1s. tAPl--spseial- United States Coast Guard Cutter Bear sailed today its thrty-seventh annual cruise the Arctic. The vessel this trip is carrying the Eskimos from the i-fated Wrangel Island expedition less who drowned here.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
NO HOPE HELD MINER TRAPPED
 IN C0LUSA MINE

BUTTE. Mont. May. 15. tAP)-An hope of cuing Gus Bolden, who trapped in the Colusa Mine by cave-n last Monday afternoon, was today abandoned. it being impossible to reach the loca- tion where he is imprisoned under several days abor
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16

dred persons killed in an earthquake at Tali- flu, in the Yunnan Province March sixteenth.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-16
SIR H. RIDER HAGGARD PASSES ON
 WAS GREAT WRITER AND FARM EXPERT

LONDON. May 14. tAP)-sir H. Rider flag gard of the greatest of British fiction writers. died at home here today after illness of four months, duration Although he was known to the world as of the greatest writers of imaginative fiction, it is little known that he also noted expert on agricultural matters and the leaders in this science regarded him one of the highest authorities on practical farming. ssa
 MANILA, May 1s, (AP)-The Weather Bureau today advised that ten persons killed in ies of earthquakes in the province of orienta, Ne gros x
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 PEKING, china May 1s. tAP)-The Famine Relief Committee .dvised today that sixtyAve hun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-09-12
Believes Euen
Vampires Have
Sense of Humor

Margaret Livingston believes shs
u settling "a new style In screen
"Vnmps.'
Il try 70 play yampa with a
sense OF humor." Miss Livingston
explained IL gets over better.
think. than n invested the char
aetor with tho e,ernaily tragic air
that used TO be popular
I'm real ITO Il h tho women with
sense OF humor who can succeed
best al Rmping the man. II they
arc 40 inclined. 4 man Is always
more interested In a woman with
wi, and bumor added 10 the roper
tolro Of her physical charms
And apparently tho picture fans
like Il. for | have heard lots OF n.
vomblo common, even from review.
cra and critics"
Mas Livingston carries out her
Ideas on "vampn with sense Of
humor" IN her portrayal Of the ad
ventures In '"rhC wheel" which IL
the William Fox screen ycraion OF
John Goldsn's stage succoaa by
wlnchell Smith. Others IN tho cast
hro Harrison Ford. Claire Adams.
Aahlon Hamilton. David Terrence.
Clara Horton and George Harris.