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New Britain herald., 1925-11-13

many cities after he killed Edward
Shanahan, a federal agent, who at
tempted to arrest him In a garage
for an auto theft, october II.
The letter, containing 10 pages,
expressed regret for the Sayings and
told Of the writer's love for his
mother and for Mrs. Betty Werner,
with whose small son, Jack, he
planned ito start new and clean
life over"
Mrs. Werner held after Durkin's
escape October 20, was later releas-
ed. She was sought for questioning
in connection with the suicide note,
but was not found early today. She
was with Durkin the night he walk
ed into the police ambush in Aus
tins Nat.
TT breaks my heart to do this
thing, but | know It's much better
than getting killed by the police.
They would kill me even before ]
got to trial" the letter said.
The writer said his arm had been
broken by shotgun fire and that he
had bullet In his lung which made
him think he was getting lockjaw.
Crime don't pay, I see, but too
late" the letter concluded, express
ing the writer's desire TO die in the
lake rather than IN basement like
rat"
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
MISSING GUNNAN
MAY BE suicide
Or May Be HOaz--Police Ques-
ton Durkin'S Farewell

Chiacgo. Nov II Up Martin J.
nurkin, automobile thief and slayer,
may be drowned In the Chicago riv-
err or he may have perpetrated
suicide hoax with blood stained,
shot-torn clothing and a farewell
letter to his mother.
The handwriting and clothing.
found on the Michigan boulevard
bridge last night were identified as
his by his sister, Luicle, Coast
guard men dragged the river all
night,
Despite the assertion that the
writer vas slowly dying of a bullet
wound in tho lung and was des-
pcrate because he had to hide in
Easements and fitch food from Ice
boxes, the police doubted the OK
pressed intention to end It all in the
river.
Durkin was believed to have been
wounded when he escaped October
20 from police trap set in the
apartment Of Lloyd Austin. who.
with Sergeant Harry Gray. was
killed in the ensuing pistol battle.
Durkin previously was sought In
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
ITALIAN TERMS
VERY GENEROUS
Americas Debt Agreement Meets
Foreign Approval

Washington, Nov. - R-Thc
American and Italian debt commits
SION tomorrow will sign an agree
ment for the funding OF Italy's war
debt TO the United states, calculated
for the settlement at $2,042,O00,0 600.
Terms Of the funding arrangement
agreed upon after ten days of ne
gotiation and accepted by the Italian
commission as u very generous"
treatment OF the problem provide
for the usual 62 years amortization
period.
In the formal announcement Of
the terms late yesterday the Ameri-
can commission said 1t feels they
/ LAY as heavy burden on the
Italian people as We are justified in
imposing, and represents Italy's ca
pacity to pay"
Both the interest charges which
do not begin until the sixth year,
and the annual payments on princi-
pal are fixed on gradually in
creased scale to meet the debtor ma
| tons capacity TO pay.
Beginning at one-eighth Of one
per cent for the first ten years Of
the interest period the interest rate
| increases during successive ten
year period TO a maximum Of two
Per cent during the last seven years.
With the settlement, If approved by
congress and the Italian government,
to date from June IS last. for the
first five years the annual payments
would be approximately s5,000,O0O
scaling from s14,000,000 TO $4,000
600 during the sixth to the 18th
years, inclusive, and thence increas-
ing 10 a maximum of $73.000,o0o
and sS0,000,00O during the last
seven years.
Compares Terms
Accompanying the formal state
Iment announcing terms of the set
( Element, the American commission
made public comparison Of the
burdens which the Italian, Belgian
and British agreements lay upon
their respective populations.
The British settlement" the
statement said, calls for an annual
average payment equivalent to 4.G
per cent of the total budget expendi-
ture. The Belgian settlement calls
for an annual payment averaging
35 of the total budget expenditures.
an average for the two budgets ef-
fort of about per cent. If We
should apply this average to the to-
tai Italian budget expenditures as
basis for Italy's settlement of her
entire war debt toward the United
States and Great Britain, we would
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
Free Staters Wondering
When Prince VIII Come

Dublin, Nov. 10 Up -- The ques-
ton as to when the Prince of
Wales Is likely to make his long
contemplated visit to the Irish
Free State has been received here.
The belief prevails that In all prob
ability he may be expected early
next year, although no official an
nouncement has yet been made on
the subject
Apart from his prospective visit
to Ireland, 1t Is thought here that
II the Locarno pact is ratified the
British government may consider it
advisable before very great while
that he also should pay a visit to
Germany.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13

Providence. r. l., Nov. IS Up
Miss Caroline Latham, 81. Of Port
land, Maine, was instantly killed
when she stepped from the curb
into the path Of an electric car late
last night In East Providence where
she was visiting. A woman who was
with Miss Latham held the motor
man, Anthony silva, blameless.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
WAR ANIMAL CASUALTIES

London, Nov. 10 R)-The horse
and mule casualties on the Western
front during the World War. distinct
from accidental injuries, is placed at
l20,SSG killed and injured in the Of
fetal history Of the veterinary SER
vices. OF this number, lis were kill
ed and 1855 injured by gas and 81
20S were killed and 1882 wounded
by gunshot,
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
Churches of Moscow All
Coated With WhiteWash

Moscow. Nov. 10 P)--Moscow has
become a city of white churches,
cathedral and convent have been
whitcwashed. This has given the
otherwise drab and dull city an air
Of immaculate cleanliness and
purity
New Britain herald., 1925-11-13
BECOMES MILLIONAIRE

Victoria, 3. c., Nov Is Pl-Twen-
ty-seven years ago Kirkland mushed
into the Youkon. Today Kirkland
arrived here TO sign agreements
with a group OF New York financiers
which will make him a millionaire.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
BISMARCK NEWS

Rev. Lola and little daughter Sa-
rah were business callers Friday
While here, Sarah, although only
four years of age, sang at the Saliva
tion Army Hall that evening.
Mrs. Chas. Meyers, who has been
seriously i'll for the past two months
is convalescing rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. williams have
removed to Bismarck, as his occupa-
tion compels him to be here.
The home of Mrs. Spriggs is being
enlarged and renovated this week.
A large Maxwell truck has replaced
the radical fiiyver of the Garrison s
Second Hand Store, and with this big
improvement they will be able to
give better all around service.
Mrs. Campbell, the aged mother of
Mrs. White. is able to be out again
after short illness.
Mr.. s. C. Thompson, Mandan, will
leave Thursday for Driscoll, N. D.,
where he will cook for the Modern
Woodmen's Convention.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
League Succeeds In
Breaking Barrier

As an outstanding achievement of the
Urban League, the opening of the doors
of the Northern Malleable Iron Com
pany to colored men who desire foundry
work is to he noted Prior to the COM
ing of the Urban League, colored men
were not employed in this plant. But
after conference with the superintend-
ent and Mr.. f. A. Carter, Executive
Secretary Of the League, il was decided
to give colored men chance. A Negro
moulder was employed, machine oper-
ator and core makers. The Urban
League has been further assured tina,
when business picks up more colored
men will be employed.
This is the type of work which the
league is doing At this time there is
drive for membership going on. Ev-
cry colored person is invited to join
The membership fee is $l.OO, and
checks are payable to N. T. Mears
treasurer Membership can be secured
either at the Urban League Office, II W.
9TH street, or from the following: Mrs
Gladys James, Mr.. Geo. Hamilton, DR.
J. w. Crump, Mr.. o. c. Hall, Mr.. Chas
Miller, Mr.. c. E. Jones, Mr.. S. E. Hall
Mr.. w. T. Francis, Rev. l.. w. Harris
Rev. P. c. Morrow, DR.. Waldo Turner
DIR. Earl Weber, Rev. T. ]. Carr, Rev
Y. J. Gamble, and Rev. J. w. Collins.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16

from the author OF the day, James
Whitcomb Riley. Miss Armeda Will
kins gave a very interesting talk on
the work in which she and Miss
Louise Algy were engaged on the
West Side with the girls of their dis
trict, In connection with the work of
the Urban League.
Mrs. Elva Foster. 363 E. 7th St.,
died on last Saturday. Her remains
were cremated at Forest Cemetery on
last Monday. She was a member OF
Zion Baptist Church.
Mrs. Elsie Bonaparte, 525 Van
Buren St.. died May IL, in her 73rd
year. She is survived by her son,
Don Bonaparte, Chicago, ILL.,, two
daughters, Mrs. c. E. Jones and Mrs.
Elsie NJ. Jones, and three grandchil-
dren. Funeral services were held at
the residence Wednesday afternoon
interment at Oakland. Mrs. Lyles
had charge of the funeral arrange
ments. Rev. G. w. Camp officiated.
The Social and Literary Society OF
Pilgrim Baptist Church met last Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs. Cor
nelia Monroe. 325 W. Central Ave.
The Social Workers Club of the
Twin Cities met Thursday at the Gen.
trail Y. w. C. A.
Grand Master Francis made an Off
cial visit to Doric Lodge, F. & A. NJ,
at Duluth. last Tuesday, and reports
that lodge in fine condition.
Don't forget the Legion Card Par
ty to be given Wednesday evening
May 20, at the newly decorated Le-
giOn Hall, 345 II Robert st. Refresh
ments, amusements. Everybody is
invited.
George Crawford died at Ancker
Hospital May 5, and was buried May
from Mrs. Lyle's Chapel, at p. NJ
He leaves to mourn his loss Mrs. Jes-
sic Giles and Dora Fry of Chicago,
and nephew, Elmer Epps. Rev
Edwards officiated. Interment al
Forest Cemetery.
Rev. d. E. Beasley, pastor of the
Calvary Baptist Church. Duluth,
spent week with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Johnson of Woodbridge St.. return
ing home at the end of last week.
Mrs. George Mundell has returned
from st. Louis, where she had taken
course in beauty culture.
The Twin City Tennis Club will
give their Tennis Matinee Dance Sat
urday, May 80, at Union Hall. Ev-
erybody is invited.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
SIOUX FALLS NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Mitchell and Mrs.
M. Watkins motored to Sioux City
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell return
ed home Sunday. They report won
derfui time.
The N. A. A. C. P. held its regular
meeting Sunday at $3.50 P. M. Six new
members were takenain. We are glad
to say that this organization is steadi-
ly growing, and we wish to have a
100 per cent membership by May "a.
st. Johns Sunday School rendered
very good and appropriate program
Mothers Day, May 10. Mrs. M. w.
Withers proved very efficient di-
rector.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Murray motored
to Omaha. Neb., May z. Mr.. Murray
was called there by the death of his
father.
The Senior "B" B. Y. P. U. Class
and other members Of St. Johns
Church had a weiner roast at Cove
Park Monday evening. Before the
feast of real toasted weiners a big
game of baseball and other games
were played.
Plans are under way for the Chill
dren's Day program June IA. Every
body come out and see the little tots
The Senior "B" B. Y. p. U. Glass
and other friends are planning a
o'clock breakfast at Covel Park
Thursday. May IA. The menu, which
consists of bacon and eggs, coffee
doughnuts and fruit, is without a
doubt an appetizer.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Whitfield Of Pipe.
stone, Minn., formerly of this city
spent last Friday in Sioux Falls, visit.
ing their sister. Mrs. Charles War.
den.
Rev. M. w. withers left Monday
A. NJ. for waukonda. 8. D.. where
he will attend the Southern State
Convention.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear wife
and mother, Mrs. J. r. Wilson, who
passed away one year ago, May II,
1924:
Many years she lived and loved us:
Left us memories pure aad, sweet
Ard we're looking forward. moth.
er,
To the time when we shall meet.
Time may heal the broken heart;
Time may make the wound less sore,
But II cannot stlll the longing
For our loved one gone before.
J. r. WILSON. Husband.
J. w. WILSON. Son.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES

The Auxiliary of Phyllis Wheatley
Settlement House closed its Membership
Drive Tuesday, May IL, with banquet
where Us persons were served The
tables were artistically arranged, and
lilacs were placed here and there in
profusion. The speakers were Mr..
Otto Bradley, executive secretary of
Community fund; Mr.. Robins Gilman,
head resident of N. f. Settlement
house; Mrs. NJ Mcdonald, representing
w. c. A., and Mrs. Oaks, chairman
Board of Directors, who presented the
loving cup to Mrs. Lucille Banks, captain
of the winning team. also the nut
basket, she being the individual to bring
in the highest number, AZ, raising the
team to l07. All captains made an ex-
cellent run, bringing Phyllis Wheatley
over the top, the goal being 32l men,
bers.
The weather being inclement prevent
ed workers from turning out to bring
a complete report at the banquet
Miss w. Gertrude Brown, Head Resi-
dent, was held in high esteem by all
speakers for her excellent work with
her co-workers for making the House
what it is. The Boosters table was a
source of inspiration. directed by Cap
tain Mrs. Mary Gratz. The Auxiliary
had as their special guests the volunteer
workers of the House.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
BOY WHO WAS STRUCK BY
AUTO WINS $4,000 SUIT

Baltimore. Md. May 15.-Joseph
Shepard. an 8-year-old race lad. was
awarded a $1,000 verdict in a dam
age suit against Morris and Sadie
Levy, white, for personal injuries
suffered when he was struck by a
car driven by the latter September
12, 1924. Young Joseph was push
ing his coaster along the curb. when
he was struck and his ankle fractur-
ed. The accident occurred when
Sadie, who was receiving instructions
from her brother, became excited and
let the car swerve into the curb.
striking Joseph.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
Y. w. C.. A. NOTES

The Aldrich Masquers held an en-
thusiastic meeting at the Y. w. C. A.
Wednesday evening. This club is
planning to study and to stage some
interesting plays in the near future.
We have some excellent material to
work with. and each member is
eager to do his or her part. Success
in anything comes by the willingness
to do and the determination to sue
coed. Watch our smoke, because
there will be real fire. The OFF,
GERS are De ounce Jordan, president; !;
Florence Doty, secretary; vern Grant,
treasurer.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
of Newton High School, Queens,

of Newton High School, Queens,
over two white candidates.
The campaign, in which Waller
was attacked because of his color, be-
came so heated that Principal Dilling-
ham threatened tc call the police IL
disorders occurred at the elections.
Waller received 1,4O0 votes and
the combined opposition 800. He is
a member of the cross-country, track
and baseball teams, head of the ad-
vertising department of the school
paper and a debater. His father Is a
retired minister.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
ROUND THE '.2" TOWNS
MINNEAPOLIS

Mrs. e. J. Murphy is now residing
at 1928 Smelling Ave.
Mr.. Ralph Jones Is held over at
Seattle, Wash, being confined to his
bed with double pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mccoy, 612
Sixth Ave. No., will move on the first
of the month to st. Paul.
All aboard! Ames-Gopher joint
ball. South Side Auditorium, May 1S.
Hello Bill! Meet you at the South
Side Monday, May rs.
Gale p. Hilyer poiled 1852 votes
in the race for Municipal Judge. Out
in the Thirteenth Ward w. C. Buck,
present alderman, known as a friend
Of the citizens of our group. was beat
en- by a scant majority of Is. Had
more of our group voted he likely
would have been renominated. 1t is
alleged that one of the nominees has
X. X. X. sympathies. and little is
known regarding the other success
full candidate.
Mrs. w. E. McPheeter Is visiting
in Illinois and Iowa.
There will'be an entertainment Civ
en- by the Crystal Leaf Club at the
Phyllis Wheatley House Saturday
evening, May 10. Everybody in
vited.
Ernest Whitney of Galveston,
Texas, James Steele of Augusta, Ca,
and Arthur Saunders of Chicago, ILL.,,
are the newest additions to the fast
growing population of Minneapolis.
Mrs. Florence Wells, 3641 Fourth
Ave. So., is spending a few days in
Chicago, Iu.
Don't fail to attend the ''Wash Day
Bazaar" given by the Ladies' Guild
of st. Thomas Church at Phyllis
Wheatley House, Minneapolis, Minn.,
Wednesday. May 20. Admission 10
| cents.-Ady.
At the 18th Ward Civic Clubs last
meeting Miss w. Gertrude Brown,
head resident Phyllis Wheatley
House, was the chief speaker. She
outlined briefly the program of the
institution, of which she is the head.
Mrs. Ethel Spokes of New York
City is spending the week with Mrs.
w. B. Williams, S12> 7th st. No.
Noticed in the honor roll of the
Pullman Company in the May issue
of the Pullman News, are the names
of C. Hirshfield and S. j. Onque.
Mr.. v. s. Kaufman, city patrolman,
moved last week from 700 Humboldt
to the corner of Sth Avenue No. and
7th st.
Come and enjoy yourself at the
second dance treat of the season CIV
en- by the Phyllis wheatley Athletic
| Association, at Phyllis Wheatley
House, Wednesday evening, May 81.
Admission 35c.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
NOTICE

The Bulletin-Appeal would
appreciate any news mat
ter. Mail your items direct
to our st. Paul Office not
later than Wednesday to in
sure publication. Our rep.
resentatives may not be
able to cover all the events
In the life of a large city.
Your news will appear in
this column without cost.
Keep abreast Of the times
and communicate with US.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
SCHOOLS GET 100000
FROM CARNEGIE CORP.

New York, May l5.-The board of
trustees for the Carnegie Corporation
has announced an appropriation of
100000 to the Hampton -Tuskegee en-
dowment fund. Fifty thousand dol
lars of the money is to go to each school
to be used for the general support and
maintenance Of their industrial and ap-
piled arts.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-05-16
BOY ELECTED PRESIDENT
OVER WHITE STUDENTS

New York City, May 15.--Arthur
Waller, an athlete and debater, has
been elected president of the Students
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-15
EDISON SAYS OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
 IS INDIFFERENT

'On an average our text books are only about ? per cent efficient, declares Thomas A. Edison, in condemnng current methods of teaching and the contents of the currculums of American public schools. The world is finding that it needs kind of education that it cant get in wholesale quantities at so much per gross from books-and can't apply set rules from books the famous inventor continu- ed, in leading up to his suggestion of life prepar- atory course, under the personal direction of the most successful men and in our business and professional fields Another broadside from the Edison laboratory is in the declared need of moral training for boys and girls and the taking of the ten commandments out of moth-balls and putting them to work" How far the inventors counsel can becarred toward practical application is sub
 ect for controversy, yet usual he has shown that he possesses peculiar aptitude for showing up the weaknesses of educational system. Such man as Edison, specialist and genius, has no patience with anything but successful results, and consequent
 y to him per cent efficiency is an appalling waste not only of money but of energy which moves the world One of the most interesting experimnetS conceivable would be for him to try out his theories on education in school laboratory with real young men and young women as subjects.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-15
JAPAN NOT HOSTILE

Japan s attitude regarding the pro posed maneu- vers of the American flee i'll ;.e Pacific is not a,l- !agonstic, accCrt:in, to reported interview with General Itami of the Japanese general staff.
 ''The United States is justified in hol;img the maneuvers and Japan has reason to object said the General who added that despite war talk Japan and America growing closer together.
 There is no doubt that much of the apprehen- sion of between the two countries is occasioned by irresponsible ngoes both sides of the Pacific, who for various reasons, desire to keep up the agi- taton.
 While the actual accomplishments of the con- ference for limitation of naval ornaments left much to be desired the fact that Japan did agree least nj principle, to the 55-3 plan would indicate that she is not contemplating of aggression against the United States.
 Japan knows full we'll that America has no desire to interfere with the national life legti- mate aspirations of that country She also prob ably realizes that the United States has both the right and the power to maintain immigration policy in keeping with interests.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-15

In Turkey this week died whose registra tion papers showed him to be 15O years of age Al first glance this does not seem so very old but when one remembers that at this age must have been born in 1774 and one thinks of the events that have transpired since that time, it is wonderful thing At the time this man was born America under the rule of King George. There only the ori gnal thirteen colonies and France and Spain own ed the greater part of America. There no improvements such as exist at this time, and steam locomotion was unthought of So much has hap pened since the entrance of the Turkish gentleman into the world that it would take volumes to tell ot it. In fact practically all things worth while with the exception ofChristiany has occurred within the past 150 years.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-15

''We cannot improvise air service, says Sec retary Weeks, of the War department in his annual report yet it is indispensable that be ably strong in aircraft.' That is true. We had our experience in Improvisation just after ex- Secretary Newton D. Baker in 1917 promised to fill the air of Europe with 10000 fighting planes. It was eleven months after April 6, 1917-the day war was decared-before an American-made plane reach ed France according to Secretary Weeks report, and the first one, squadron of eighteen planes, flew over the front August 2, 191o Before Mo- vember H. when the armstice signed only CPS American planes had been sent to the war front. We did not improvse air service then and we cannot do so now. On July l, 1924, the army had 988 planes, of which 686 were war-produced The requirement. for an adequate peace-time establish ment is 1655 and as 80 per cent. of the army planes now in use are of an obsolescent training type and unsuited to combat service, unless adopt con- prehensve building program it will not be long be- fore our country will be defenseless in the air.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-15
Some controversy has arisen

Some controversy has arisen in Valdez as to the singular, plural and manner of spelling the name of that peculiar form of snowshoe or skate, believed to have originated among the Norweigians. Funk & Wagnells' s dictionary says the singular is SKI, the plural SKIS and the act of op- erating the instruments after you be- come proficient, SKIING. Before one becomes expert in their use they usu- ally have a variety of names for them, the spelling of which is imma- terial.