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The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Burke Is Cleared
In Indian Probe

WASHINGTON. Feb 2S.-Commis-
sioner of Indian Affairs Charles II.
burke. and other officials OF his Of
flee were exonerated of charges of
corruption in their administration
of Indian affairs in Oklahoma in
majority report filed with the house
by a special investigating of the
house Indian affairs committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Democrats Behind Bill.

The Democratic Senators, in a
conference, decided to back the riv-
ers and harbors bill unitedly in
hope of passing it before ADJOURN
ment of Congress. They agreed the
chances for the Sal. 100000 measure
Is jeopardized by "lilibuster against
the Cape Cod, Mass, purchase
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Three Men, Adrit
Nearly One Month,
Rescued at Sea

EASTHAMPTON. Long Island.
Feb. 2S.-Adrift on the Atlantic
for almost one month, three men
in an open boat We're rescued by
the crew of the tanker Lightburne.
1875 miles south of Miami, Fla, ae-
cording to wireless received here
during the night
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
James Edgar MARITIME
Dies Suddenly, Miami

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 28. - James
Edgar MARITIME, former United States
Senator from New Jersey, and one
of the distinguished solons of the
Presidency under Wilson. died last
night of apoplexy during quiet
stay here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Student Killed in Duel
For Fraternity's Honor

FRANKFORT, Germany, Feb. 2S.
Richard Hall, president of the Ma
tionalist Students Fraternity Of
Frankfort University. was killed to.
day in a duel with swords, fought
on behalf of the honor of his frater-
nifty. He had considered the frater-
nifty insulted by his adversary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

The area set aside practically in
weather. northeast to the headwat-
ers of the Por,rlpine River, down
Lynn Canal to Icy Straits. then
west aganto Can't Fairweather. in
cluding Glacier ray. at the head of
which is the famous old Muir Glac-
Ter and also the Lituyia Bay sec
tion. IA
Movement for its creation was
started about one year ago when
without warning of any kind tenn
porary withdrawal was ordered by
Presidential proclamation which
covered about 100000 acres of
land Juneau and various other
communities in Southeastern Alaska
filled formal protests against the
withdrawal and Delegate Sutherland
also raised fcaspal objections in
communications to the Interior De
partment.
AS result of these actions, an
Investigation was ordered by the
Department and was made last sum
mer by George A. Parks. who is
said to have reported adversely.
Gov Bone also opposed the with
drawal of such large area.
The area specified in the per-
manent withdrawal proclamation,
1,120 square miles IS approximately
one-third of that fixed by the tenn
porary order.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Frances Gambling Casinos
Make Big Profits 1924

PARIS, Feb. 2S.-The Chamber
of Deputies announces that Frances
gambling Casinos made profits of
204 100000 francs in 1924. The
percentage of profits accruing to
State, treasury and municipalities
cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
300 Persons Hurt in
Explosion Of Powder

RIO DE JANERIO. Feb. 28-Ten
persons were killed and 800 hurt in
an explosion of 40 tons of powder and
other combustibles on Caju Island
near Nichteroy yesterday. The pro-
perty loss is placed at $1,O00,O00.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Aquitania Runs Into
Violent Storm at Sea

CHERBOURG, Feb. 28.-Thirty-
two first class passengers and 40
members of the crew of the Aquit-
ania weer slightly injured during
the two last days OF the voyage on
account of the violent storm, de-
clared to be the worst In 10 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
TOURISTS FOR Alaska
NEXT SUMMER PROMISE
TO BREAK ALL RECORDS

road, declared the outlook was re
markably good and all previous re
cords would probably be broker
next summer. All accommodations
on Alaska boats are reserved unit
late in August, it is announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

Madden, of illinois, received IS.
Madden moved to make the select
ion unanimous, which was immediate
ly done.
Representative John Q. Tilson, of
Connecticut, was named by acclaim.
alton, to succeed Longworth as aooi
leader.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

TACOMA Feb. 2S.- Returning from
a tour of Eeastern cities where he
has organized a campaign to at.
tract summer tourists to Alaska,
Harry G. Watson. of Anchorage,
passenger agent of the Alaska Rail
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

WASHINGTON. Feb. 28.-Frank
b. Kellogg has given President
Coolidge most optimistic view OF
matters abroad. 1t is stated that
Coolidge's position on Russia is not
changed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

CHEYENNE, Feb 2S.-The trial
of the Governments suit for annul-
ment of the Teapot Dome oil lease
will proceed on March as a result
of the Governments petition for
continuance being overruled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
LEGISLATORS Gathering Here for Territorial Session
LONGWORTH DEFEATS
MADDEN FOR SPEAKER:
SELECTION UNANIMOUS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Repre-
sentative Nicholas Longworth, of
Ohio, was last night at the Republi-
can caucus, selected as Republican
candidate for Speaker of the House
on the first ballot Longworth re
ceived al votes and Martin B
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

asserted, that modern youth is real
ly the most coneeited thing that
has ever been produced"
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
FIRST GLACIER
MONUMENT is
ESTA BLISHED
P resi- dental Proclamation
Sets Aside LILO Square
Miles, S. f. Alaska.

WASHINGTON. Feb. IS. The
first Glacier Monument ever estab-
lshed by the Government was ac-
complished late yesterday by Presi-
Dental proclamation, at the recon-
mendation of Secretary of Interior
Work. when LEO square miles in
Southeastern Alaska we're set aside
as the Glacier Bay National Monu-
ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
Rivers and Harbors Bill.

Carrying over 81 new proposals
added by the Senate, the 1,000.-
900 rivers and harbors bill enacted
into stormy session of the Senate
late night because of attempts to
attach controversial measures as
ridorS
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

Emory N.
H.
riding to his New York City a
engagements because of cold Cleveland
New phlanropist
for Near East Colleges William M Butler of Boston, who
the Coolidge presidential
Coz suit filed by Theodore
alleges
that he death the ma
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28
AGRICULTURE
LAWS NEEDED
Coolidge Renews Demand
for Legislation at
Present Session.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2S.-Presi-
dent Coolidge today renewed insist
ence that the agricultural confer
ence program be enacted into law
at this session of Congress. lie
regards the recommendations as
necessary and sound
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-02-28

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-17
UNSAFE BRIDGE
ON ROAD Near
ALBION CLOSED
Detour on No. 46 From
Churubusco Is Length
ened.

In the weekly traffic bulletin is
sued today by the State highway
commission, John D. Williams, di-
rector, announced the closing Of an
unsafe bridge on State Rd. IL, south
of Albion. Owing to the closing Of
this bridge the detour on No, 46
from Churubusco to the intersection
with Ri. IL, thence via Albian to Rd
II, is heightened by one mile,
Surface conditions and detours on
roads entering Indianapolis follow:
No. 1 New Albany Indianapolis, South
Bend Michigan line)-Pavement from
Franklin to Peru. One-way traffic four
ton maximum load, allowed on Kelly Ave.
Bridge over Wabash River being. repaired
IN Peru. Run around at unsafe bridge
two and one-half miles north of Edinburg
Turn right at corner Of Upton snd
3etourc via !. Pennington returning 70 No.
low old State. Rd. south OF Crothersvilie.
70 Blchmond indianapolis, Terre
Haute)~57Bridge run around at six miles
:, No 8 NJ ADDISON. .Greensburg, Indianapo-
lis, Lafayette, Oxford Pavement from
rndianapons to Shelbyville. with seven
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-17
PROPOSE SIGHT
SEEING BUSES
Interstate Wants to Start
'RuhberneCk' Line.

"Rubberneck" buses in which Wis
itors to Indianapolis can see the
sights Of the city were Endorsed by
Mayor Shank and park board mem
bers Thursday.
Establishment of a sightseeing
line was proposed by ]. Edgar Bur
ton, of the Interstate Public Serv-
ice Company, who said the company
intended to operate BUSES similar
to those ueed on the Interstate line
between this city and Franklin.
Committee composed of Frank P.
Manly, board member; R. Walter
Jarvis, park superintendent and
John B. Reynolds, secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce, was ap'
pointed to consider the proposal.
Board members, however, said that
the matter should be brought before
the public service commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-17

mile detour around tive new bridges ana
four-nlile. detour around one bridge prof.
s sc onivS e South 81 eree
tour tour west on Rd. 50 At Lebanon for three
County count road ad through Thorntown t to point
4 miles north Of Thorntown 4 short bort de-
tour around culvert construction one mile
south of Greensburg.
No ~ (Vincennes. Spencer, Indiana,,o-
lis)-Run- around near west edg of SWlJz
City account of culvert construction.
No. Is indianapolis, .Logansport, Mich:
gan City-Closed for six miles south of
Logansport, account construction GOOD
ei No. % at English. Paoi. Bedford. BLOOM
ington. MartinsyiIle. lndianapolisl - Be; Be;
from from English to Paoli road viii be closed
all summer for paving: (Through traffic
tTeT Rds and sbS s aSe
is a passabe detour In dry weather be-
tween these points, but it is thirteen, miles
i @et w s ' Detour road also IS narrow
and two vehicles gan not pass in many
ae p SOUTH to Of PT BeSSrd s nsw m Srf
detour to east in Bedford over. State Rd.
THENCE southeast The on to b No a
half miles long lon ali over eScelient I'M
Poes roaf a ean h ase
detour. but must exercise care at two
narrow bridges over IeatherWOOd creek
and at Monon grade crossing. From Paoli
} bTrg u M f% f snd English AVOID
south of Grantsburg.
No 81 Indianapolis, Anderson, Mum
cie)-Closed from Muncie via Anderson
to Pendleton for paying detour marked.
No, 80 Indianapqlls. Rushvile. Brook
tween Juliette and Hawthorn marion
County, for widerning and grading; East,
south of No. 80. West-bound traffic de-
tour north over county road meeting Ma
tional Rd. near Cumberland, thence on
National Rd. to Indianapolis.
Women are employed as sailors on
ships sailing from ports in Norway,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-17
THREE KILLED

BIZ United Press
PARIS, July 17.-Three persons
were killed today at Chalon-Sur
Saone when two army airplanes
telescoped in the air.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-17

Women are employed as sailors on
ships sailing from ports in Norway,
Sweden and Finland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
Auto Sales in Year Are
Equal to Cost of War
Huge Increase Shown by Department of
Commerce Figures; Truck Growth Amazing

Tho world spent s5.3so.oo0. 600 for
new motor vehicles in 1924, accord.
ing to Percy owen. chief OF the
uutomotiyc division Of the depart
ment OF commerce.
Returns from the departments
trade agents turnout the world in
dictate that during the past year
there were aasimilated 100000 pass.
euEcr cars and trucks. and 100000
motor cycles. which total number
at tho very conservative figures OF
$1,000 average retail value for the
cars and trucks. and 5000 for mo-
torcyclcs. enables the department TO
approximate the amount spent for
automobiles IN general.
An Increase OF 2,750.O00 in pass
onger cars, and approximately $50.
O00 In trucks. during the course OF
the year 1924 reveals the interest
ing fact that the latter registered
a more imposing rate OF registration
increase than did the former, tho
figures being % per cent for trucks
and IL per cent Tor cars. This rep
resents tendency which may be
even more pronounced during tho
present year II substantintes the
oft.repoated statement that nutomo-
tive vehicles are coming more and
more 10 III the worlds need for
commercial transportation
Motorcycles. too. pushed into more
widespread use srcvealed by n
numerical increase Of $4,000 over
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
WOMAN CARRIES
REPAIR KIT IN
HER HANDBAG

In the days Of long ago, when
the ladies' wore their hair done
up." GsYsEite trick ~ ihs
stranded mOtorist was 10 borrow
a hairpln for use as an emer
gcncy fuse. But since hnirpiua
have become obsolete. the motor
lst must buy his fuses. and ma.
tuully Il would be- supposed that
Milady'H usefulness hB an auto
mechanic was az an end
Not 20. however, for the mo-
torist IL beginning 20 invade Mi.
lady'B boudolr, For instance. a
powder puff (the woven kind II
moistened with a mixture Of ely.
cerine and alcohol. makes an ex.
cellent wiper for the Windshield
In wet weather.
A curling iron would prob
ably be the last article 10 ap-
pear OF value 20 the male mo.
torlst. but II one OF the gas
heated kind be procured. and the
ends OF the jaws reshaped. an
excellent tool viii be had for
the insertion or valve pima or for
retrieving small screws which
have fallen into places too mar.
row for the insertion Of the
hand. -American Automobile ID.
gest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
WAR ON THIEF
Uniform Title Laws for All
States Suggested

One Of the most important fea.
lures on the program OF the Amer
lean Automobile association FOR the
year 1895 is the launching Of a Wig
orous. nationwide campaign 10 Sc.
cure the adoption OF a universal
state certificate OF title law for
automobiles.
Win ~ Of the As states OF the
Union due TO be In session this
year. the a. a. a. Is mobilizing all
It's resources and influence TO drive
the automobile thief under cover
and put an end once and for ali 20
this gigantic peddling in stolen
goods in state and interstate com
mercc.
The drive against the automobile
thief viii have the enthusiastic
support OF ali tho clubs affiliated
with tho a. A. A., while the national
body Itself Is in Il stronger position
than ever 10 carry on the fight for
the auto anti.theft law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
SUBWAYS TO END
CONGESTION
Parking Spaces Also May
Be Placed Underground

London. Paris. New York. Chicago
and other big cities have had propoa.
ais Tor underground auto rpada made
10 them from time 60 time
Commissioner OF Traffic John Har.
riss. In New York. suggested s.mc
such plain some time ago Ills idea
WIS 10 undermine all the park areas
especially near the theatcr district.
with one rtwn levels Tor parking
cars during thestrr and business
hours
Other plans for New York arc un.
foreground and overhead roads for
autos and pedestrians An overhead
system ~ now being considered
William Dick. transport tonirHc.
tor in London. has suggested an auto
subway for that city.
All advocates 81 such a system
contend IL would pay for itself In n
year or 30. by saving vast sums now
lost by delays in crowded streets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07

nraive field. OF tho Importance OF
~ Business as a separate branch
4 aafomosiyo service.
r cooperate with equipment
ranuheturers in developing pro.
ssrnlye Hsthosis Of seryicing ciec.
re Equipment
70 promote the use Of genuine
rpalr parts
70 establish In the electrical
wrTxs station high standard OF
slndeaey and honesty in the rcn.
4erIr< o. service 10 the car owner
an trade.
la'a; meetings with the service
umgmtsee Of the Auiomotive Eicc.
're ASSOCIATION have been held sew.
.,1l times each year. These meet.
nz hays resulted In the adoption
4 s;andariized service reports,
srysce data sheets. methods Of
mailing return material. and many
prvtisriz have been discussed. 70
iae mutual benefit OF inanufactur.
e and service station.
4 bulletin containing business
hlr' supplements Is published
aeh month and distributed to pem.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
GUST TR0LLEYS
Street Cars Removed After
40 Years of Service

NEW YORK. Feb. AFTER hay-
ing transported passengers thru
the streets OF Rutland. VT. for 20
years, the trolleys OF that city have
been Withdrawn in favor OF buses.
This move entirely eliminates cleo
trio railways as "A transportation
factor in and around Rutland. other
lines connecting Rutland with neigh.
boring towns having been supplant
cd previously by bus service.
Among other trolley lines which
have been displaced by the bus
within the last month Is one for
merry operated between Providence.
r. J.. and North scituate. Mass. by
the United Electric Railways com
pany The company has been au.
thorized to operate busses as sub.
stitute service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
STATISTICS ARE.
TRUTHFUL
Western Auto Supply Has
Big Sales Record

In a recent advertisement. the
Western Auto supply company made
the statement that during the year of
1884. more than 5000 600 sales slips
were used Ia their chain Of stores.
Evidently some statistics bug could
not resist the temptation 90 figurv
IA all out and the following iufor.
nation was received a few days later
al the Western Auto supply COM
pany
III an the sales slips used were
PLACED end Go end tbs result would
be strip OF paper that would reach
frOm san Diego 20 Seattle. with
enough remaining 90 run down 10
Spokane II the paper WIS rolled to-
ward the East il would rvach from
Las Angeles 20 Kansas city and stiil
have hundred mites Of the paper
over.
seventy five thousand pounds 81
paper was used Ia making the sales
slips andsf placed flat. one on top the
other they would make four stacks
the size % the WoOlWorth building.
Surprising ono salesman could
write the entire 5000 900 tickets. N
hc worked eight hours a day, six days
a week. allowing one minute Go each
ticket II would takc 30 year, and five
months of continuous writing 90 I'm,
ish tho Job. over 20 grosa OF lead pen
CHS would b consumed in the opera
ton.
Who knows but that tho student
who compiled the above Information
may have started a new Dad called
Statistics that may even replace
the crossword puzzle craze,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
DODGE BROTHERS
STUDY TRADE
Every Used Car Patron is
Prospective Buyer

Investigate any phase OF Dodge
Brothers business and you viii find
certain definite. clearly understand
able principles under which both fac
tory and dealers operate. says ". l.,
Eaton. Dodge Brothers dealer.
lie cited In particular the policies
governing service and uSed cars.
dodge Brothers position on the
used car question has been clear and
progressive from the outset" he said.
They have always insisted that deal
ers handle only good used cars. and
have emphasized over and over
again the importance Of the used car
buyers good win. We regard every
used car purchaser as a potential new
car buyer, and treat him accordingly
We recondltiOn Dodge Brothers useo
cans In such a thoro way that we feei
absolutely sure that buyers viii re
eeive a dollar in satisfactory value
for every dollar Invested.
Take the question Of service
Dodge Brothers dealers do not give
so-called free service but they do
provide good service. The reputation
of dealers the world over will bear
out this statement. ] am sure.
dodge Brothers are against 20
called free service because this sim
ply means that enough is added 10
the price Of the car TO cover the cost
OF "a free service policy. In that
way the buyer not only pays for his
service in advance. but he pays for
something the dealers is giving TO
another owner, as he himself may
happen 10 require less service than
other purchasers. At any rate. he
pays, whether he gets II or not.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
ELECTRIC MEN
ORGANIZE
farm Association to Build
Trade and Good win

-. Automotivc Electric Service
.,,,lsr. whose members arc op-
-. a auth0rlzcJ electrical svry
.,.t,ons 81 electrical equipment
..s.sturcrs IN the United states
gNnaaa. Was organized az the
--.liOn q an Oguycr % the Au.
-s,,,,, Electric association. in
y, $50 al Rochester, y Y, ae.
--s',s q Gordon Prentice. OF the
s-es Electric CO.
r, purpose q the association
"A create a means o. communi.
-, between electrical service
=. a. a body and the manufac,
- 81 such equipment Prem.
=. 1 one q The beard % rs GOV.
- q the association,
ne ealects arc;
- ~ouo,e and stahilizc the elec'
al ssrvtcc station business
u ~rare recognition In the an.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
LOWER FATALITIES

Despite a rs per cent rise IN the
registration Of automobiles last year.
motor fatalities decreased By 10 per
cent. according 10 the national auto.
mobile chamber ~ commerce San
Francisco. Philadeiphla and Chicago
report Improvement in traffic con-
troll.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
LESS AUTO "LUXURiES"

Decrease I'm the revenue from auto
mobile excise taxes has shown the
extent TO which auto parts and ac-
ecssories have been roclssslficd with.
in the last year rs no longer being
In the luxury class More than
si.000.0 900 less was collected during
September Of 1924 than year before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07

bcrs at frequent intervals. also to
al electrical stations
An annual convention Is held In
Chicago Ia January Joint service
discussions with manufacturers arc
held. Conferences also arc ar
ranged between manufacturers aud
groups OF service men Interested in
any particular line.
The association has been rccog
uized as a real factor IN the auto
motive industry. and is activities
have become 40 extensive that per.
manent executive offices we're e..
tablished at 1874 broadway. New
York city.
The association activities are con.
Quoted by its manager. under IN.
structions from the board Of gov.
ernors OF rs members. elected from
tho membership.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
EnR PATRONS ONLY

A New York department store has
n garage where shoppers may park
their cars. While the cars arc in
this garage. they are fully covered by
the store owners against fire. theft.
personal liability and property dam
age.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
A TIRE CLAMP

When a patch Is ecmcnted on an
Inner tube. more satisfactory results
viii be produced II the patch Is held
under pressure while the cement q
taking hold. An ordinary hinge. hsnt
40 a. not 10 clamp when folded and
drilled 20 take a thumb screw makes
very satisfactory clamp American
Automobile Digest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
yaRNIsH OF NEW CARS

The ynrnish Of n new car is bonc.
fitted and hardened by washing with
clear. cold water. Mud that is al
lowed 20 dry upon the body takes the
oil from the varnish and leaves the
finish notified and s,reaky.-Ameri-
can Automobile Digest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
SMALL TOWNS LEAD

only per cent Of the nations
motor vehicles are in cities with
over 500. 900 population. Thirfy.thrcc
per cent are In towns with less than
900 people. Automobile
Digest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
THE SHEDDING AUTO

Unless car Is heavily loaded thrrc
Is more weight on IN. front wheels
than on the back ones This h due.
% course. 20 the weigh, Of the motor.
The front wheels then act as a pivot
about which the car turns on nc
count % the energy o. Us motion -
American Automobile Digest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07

the base registration Of 100000 at
the beginning Of 1894. but IN this
case the advance has TO be very
largely attributed to increased use
In foreign countries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-07
EMBARRASSING THE HOOD

II the hood OF a car is revarnishcd
while still warm. the varnlsh will
flow evenly and dry without brush
marks. The hood should. OF course.
first be thoroly cleaned.--American
Automobile Digest.