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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
TAKES
R F AL REST ON
HIS VACATION
lBy Dispatch A. z. WTel

PAUL SMITHS, N. Y, July ID
President Coolidge has definitely put
aside things professional during the
period of his vacation.
This was made clear today when ad-
ditional evidence was given at the
summer White House that only urgent
government business would be per-
mitted to interfere with his rest mere.
Coolidge has no plan at present Tor
participating in any republican prl-
mary, it was stated ,and expects FEWER
visitors at White lake even than were
received at Swampscott, Mass, last
summer. Governor Smith of New York
and Mrs. Smith today accepted an IN
vitation to luncheon Friday, but as
chief executive of the state in Whlch
the president temporarily is residing
they visit necessarily would nave d
strictly social air, even If Governor
AL was not the outstanding candldate
of the opposing party. Whether any re-
publican leaders will visit the camp,
If is understood, will depend upon the
convenience of such leaders.
A complete rest is being enjoyed py
the president, who finds time for dl-
version after government business mas
been attended to because he is not oc-
cupied, as in Washington, with CONFER
ences. with face and hands burned by
the sun and wind, he appeared IN
happy mood today and after attending 8
to matters at the executive OFFICES re-
turned to his camp in the forenoon
and again tried his hand at fishing
Casting from the foot bridge con-
Meeting two promontories in Lake os-
good, he displayed an Improvement IN
form which spoke much for his prac-
tice of the past week, but unlike yes
terday when he landed pike ana ave
Continued on Page Four)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
PHOENIX MAN
WOULD BREAK
WILL
(By Dispatch A. p. Wirel


CHICAGO, July 13. = A petition to
set aside the will of Francis w. Jones'
president of the Melba Manufacturing
company, involving approximately
eight million dollars, was filed TO-DAY
in the federal district court by attor-
neys for his son, Walter e. Jones OF
Phoenix, Arizona.
Charges that his brother, Albert o..
Jones' with others had the viii fraud
ulently executed while the father' was
not of sound mind are made; that the
son, w. e. Jones, was bedueathed $lo'-
600 with the provision, however,, that
should he or any other legatee con-
test the will his legacy would become
null and void. The other brother, AL
bert, was named personal beneficlary'
The bill sets forth that had not the
will been executed the two brothers
Continued on Page Six)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
JORGE ], SOTO
DEAD IN
A NACO FIGHT

Jorge J. Soto, of the Mexican GUS
toms service in Naco, Sonora, ana d
cousin of Jesus c.. Soto, assistant
general manager of the Internatlonal
Commission company in Aqua Prleta'
was slain in shooting affair at ii
resort in Naco Monday night ac-
cording to a dispatch received mere
Bonisacio Cabrera, also of the GUS
toms service, is being held in con-
nection with the shooting.
According to F. D. Chacon, MeNl-
can consul at Naco Soto was un-
armed and was shot to death while
he was being held by an unnamed
man Immediately after an alterca-
ton in which blows We're struck
between Cabrera and Soto. The dead
man was member of prominent
Sonora family.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
| 5000 MIN E r S OF
MEXICO STRIKE;
MORE TO JOIN
(By Dispatch A. P. Wirel

NOGALES July 13.-Three thousand
miners of the Dos Estrellas, Michoa-
gan, district have struck following re-
fusal Of the operators to meet with
their demands, said telegram to the
Herald today from Mexico City
One thousand more in neighboring
camps are reported to have walked
out with them following a meeting
Yesterday in which the operators were
flayed for allegedly refusing to i'm
prove working conditions and increase
wages. Mine owners have appealed to
the central government for aid in set
Ting the strike.
The miners allege also that Ito OF
their number were discharged with
out cause. The Dos EstrelIas prop
erty, said to have been valued at $780,
oO0, 900 a few years ago, is worked
with British capital.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
Rainfall Here Wednesday
Night First Real Summer
Storm; Little Lightning

Storm clouds which have gather
ed repeatedly during the past two
weeks, only to drift again to other
parts, finally broke and favored
Douglas with the first rain of the
summer season last night.
Aside from n shower of short (lu-
ration on the afternoon of june "a,
and slight mist last Sunday, this
was the first of the summer rains
lin Douglas this season. The electric
storm accompanying the rain was
not severe.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14

iury room approximately one hour.
Her testimony is said to have dwelt
upon the affairs of the temple prior
to her daughters disappearance. She
also was questioned concerning the
now famous avengers" ransom let
ter in which her daughters kidnap~
pers demanded $5O0,OOO for her re-
turn. Mrs. Kennedy Is understood
to have stuck to her denial that the
letter, containing proof that she was
alive and mot drowned, reached
her hands on the day before memorial
services for the woman pastor were
held at the tabernacle.
Mrs Kennedy was reported to have
replied firmly in the negative when
asked whether she had quarreled
with her daughter over the manage
ment of the temple some time be-
fore the evangelist disappeared. She
admitted, it is said, that at times
she did boss" her daughter
AS the result Of the protest with
the district attorneys office over
the announcement by Superior Judge
Arthur Keetch that the grand jury
would not be permitted to report its
decision unless an indictment was
returned, Foreman VIM. A. Carter
and District Attorney Asa Keyes
held a conference with the jurist
during the noon recess.
The foreman and district attorney
were closeted in Judge Keetch's
chambers almost two hours No
announcement was made at the con-
clusion of the conference. Harry
c. Peterson, Santa Monica real estate
man and identified as the mystery"
witness which the district attorney
promised to produce, put in his ap-
pearance at the hall of Justice today
He conferred with Deputy District
Attorney Joe Ryan and was quoted
as saying he had evidence in the
kidnapping case which would "dyna-
mite the story out of the water"
Peterson, in communication to
the district attorneys office, stated
he could produce four persons who
were seen talking to Mrs. Mcpherson
on the beach at Ocean Park on May
49, the date the evangelist disap-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross
Will Again Be Candidate
For Governor in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, wye, July 13.-Gov-
ernor Nellie T;sy,Or Ross, the first
woman governor in the United
States, will be candidate for re-
election.
Mrs. Ross late today filed her pc
titiOn of candidacy for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor.
The democratic state convention
at ThermopoIis last month unaniin-
ousIy endorsed her administration.
Mrs. Ross was elected to office in
Novenlber, 1924. to complete the
term of her late husband, who died
in office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
ple Mcpherson.

The appearance before the granu
jury of Mother" Kennedy was in dis
tinct contrast to the visit to the
hall of justice last Saturday of the
Angelus Temple evangelist who went
in to the jury room in the temple
regalia and escorted by uniformed
guard of honor. Also the crowo
which greeted the arrival OF MRS.
Mcpherson was completely absent to-
day when her mother answered the
grand jury summons.
Mrs. Kennedy remained in the grand
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
The Day In Washington
(By Dispatch A. p. Wire)

Secretary oHover suggested
self-regulation of radio communl-
cation through local associations.
Proposals for sale of %he
United States and American mer-
chant line were submitted to the
shipping board by it's sale com
mission.
immigration Commissioner Hull
estimated one million persons in
the United States are citizens of
no country through their neglect
of requirements.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
U. S. CRIMINAL
COUR IS HAVE
GOOD RECORDS

DENVER, Colo, July IS 1t is
unfair to compare the results
achieved in the United States in
enforcement of criminal law with
those attained in foreign countries,
especially Great Britain, District
Judge charles c. Butler of Denver
declared in an address today before
the criminal law section of the
American Bar association, in con
vention here.
Continued on Page Four)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
SALESMAN FOUND DEAD
(By Dispatch A. T. WI

SAN EERNARDINO Calf, July 13.
The body of Keith Peters, Long
Beach bond salesman, which was
found yesterday in Death Valley, was
brought to San Bernardino tonight
,by Deputy Coroner Emmett Waters, An
autopsy will be performed tomorrow
to definitely establish the cause OF
death. Peters watch and ring We're
found on the body.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
MARINE TELLS OF BLAST
fRv Dispatch A, p. Wire)

NEW YORK, July 13.-From his cot
in the U. S. naval hospital, Brooklyn,
Private Cac1ner M. Kensick, HANNA
track, Mich, of the marine corps, told
how three of his 'fbuddies' were killed
and he was injured as they were TAX
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
MRS. KENNEDY GOES
BEFORE GRAND JURY
lBy Dispatch A. p. Wire)

LOS. ANGELES, Califs July 13.-Mrs. Minnie Ken
nedv unheralded unguarded and unattended today ap
peared before the Los Angeles county grand jury and
briefly told her story Of the events surrounding the
disappearance and return of her daughter Aimee Sem
Dle Mcpherson.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14

Late today the remnants of another
body was recovered from the ruins
of the depot, bringing the total known
dead to 21.
In the shattered villages of Mon
thop, Denmark and Hiberna, on the
fringe of two arsenals, lights twink
led through paneless windows and
from improvised shelters, marking the
former homes. Almost 1000 refugees
were permitted to return to their
homes today, when military author1-
ties deemed the greatest danger pass
ed Magazines at Lake Denmark
which escaped the blast and fire were
inspected today by Gunner Gertz. He
visited the INT and smokeless powder
warehouses and found that even where
roofs had fallen on buildings con-
tanning the latter explosive, the con-
tents of the uildings were intact with
little fear of further blasts. The sit
uation was so completely in hand that
use of the railroad spur into the ar
senal grounds was expected to be re-
sumed in salvage operations tomor-
row. The b o lies of two additional
victims were recovered during the
days search. One was that Of Mrs.
John Wadhams, wife of the civilian
chief clerk of the naval depot, and
the other, in fragmentary condition,
did not permit of attempts at identifi-
cation.
Private Harper, until recently of the
marines at Quantico, although not
listed among the missing, appeared at
the depot wearing d sergeant's uni
form and in d9ZAd condition
Lieutenant Colonel Ford, senior Of
ficer of the troops, said that since
the arrival of troops and picketing OF
the area there had been no accidents
Even after the rain small explosions
were heard, Indicating that some fires
are still burning One she'll landed
in the Mount Hope sector at 11:O5
p. m., but officers on guard at the
arsenal gate said the number of ex-
plosions was steadily decreasing.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14
RAIN BRINGS
SAFETY INTO
ARSENAL ZONE
tBy Dispatch A. p. wire)

DOVER, N. j., July 13.-
Rain fell tonight on the last
smouldering embers Of the
wrecked naval ammunition
depot at Lake Denmark.
Army and navy officials
directing rehabili t a tt 0 n
work in the mile circle Of
devastation, welcomed the
shower as increased assur-
ance Of safety from the
large stores of deadly ex-
plosives still in the maga-
iznes at Piccatinnny arsenal
adjoining the nava! depot.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-14

NEW YORK, July Ia
Copper steady; electrolytic.
spot and futures, 14B; bar
liver, 65A.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
Society.Notes
MINNEAPOLIS

Rev. P. T. Gorham, Presiding Ed
er of the Lexington Conference, will
hold quarterly meeting at Border A.
M. E. church Sunday, March IA, at
800 P. M.
Mrs. P. w. Hawkins entertained
the Junior Truth Art club at her
home, 400 Lyndale Ave. No., Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Leroy Hall, 1924 Fourth
Ave. &c., who has been quite ill, is
now convalescing.
The Famous Cleveland Colored
Quintette is appearing nightly and
delighting huge audiences at the
First Baptist church, 10th and 18th
Sts., on Harmon Place, Minneapolis,
during the evangelistic services held
by DR.. w. B. Riley, pastor.
Miss Edith Gillard, of St. Paul
Park is the guest of Mrs. B. S..
Smith, 1858 Oakland Ave.
Miss Wayne Chapman, formerly of
1892 Oakland Ave., is now residing
at 437 Rondo St., st. Paul.
Don't fail to come to Phyllis
Wheatley House March 16, and hear
the novelty A. B. c. program given
under the auspices of the Dramatic
Dept
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
RACE HISTORY LEAFLETS
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION

Boston, Mass, March 1926
Coincident with the 156th Anniver-
sary of the Martyrdom of Crispus At
tucks, March 9Th, comes the an
nouncement by the National Equal
Rights League that the free race his
torical leaflets for the 150th Ami
versary of the Declaration of indie
pendence are now ready. The fed
eral and every state government are
participating in the Sesquicentennial
Celebration at Philadelphia, ignor-
ing the manhood rights, principles
Of the document and the claim of
Colored America to full possession of
these rights. The leaflet is publish
ed to inform the race of the part it
actually took in the whole movement
and war which established the indie
pendence of the U. S. A. and make
it secure.
Six cents in stamps, just enough
to cover cost of postage and printing,
is all required to secure this docu-
ment in handy form to inform our
selves, our children and our neigh
bors of the wonderful facts in the
case. Mail stamps to w. M. Trotter,
secretary, National Equal Rights
League, 9 Cornhill, Moston, Mass.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
FRANCIS N. SMITH
IN THE PRIMARY
Justice of the Peace Court Often
Changes Opinions of
Many People.

Once again the primary election
rolls around. A great many people
are apathetic toward the primary
and think it is of little consequence.
Probably it is not necessary for us
to tell our readers that this is quite
erroneous, as in the primary the
voter has the whole field to pick
from. In the final election his
choice is narrowed to the nominees,
which are only twice the number of
candidates to be elected. If, there
fore, the nominees are poor or medi-
OGRE, the voter is deprived of an in
telligent choice. 1t follows that ev-
cry one should vote at the primaries.
One of the offices to be filled at
this election for which candidates
will be nominated on the 18th is that
of Justice of the Peace at Large.
Many people think of the Justice
Court as being of little consequence.
Their opinions change when they
either resort to it or are compelled
to answer some suit brought there
in which their wages may be tied up
or some of their property seized OF
maybe themselves and their families
forcibly elected from their dwellings.
These things are every day occur
rences.
One of the candidates for this Of
flee is Mr.. Francis M. Smith, young
attorney who has Offices in the
Guardian Life Building. Mr.. Smith
was born in St. Paul January 3d.
1904, and has lived in st. Paul most
of his life.
He graduated magma cum laude
from the St. Paul College of Law in
1925, being the second in a gradual
ing class of sixty-two. He was adj
mitted to the Bar before completing
his studies at law school and has
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
DULUTH NOTES

Mr.. Geo. Brown of Anoka, Mimi,
arrived in the city to be at the bed
side of his father, Mr.. Monroe
Brown, who is quite i'll. Mr.. Brown
seemed very much improved after
the arrival of his son.
The st. Paul Echo is the only Ne
gro paper that acts as a medium be-
tween us and the Twin Cities. In
fact, between us and any city in the
state where our group is concerned.
Then why not invest one cents and
secure a copy each week? You will
find some one at each Of the churches
handling the Echo each Sunday.
Send your news or your subscriptions
to Mrs. VIM. A. Porter, 1929 East
Third St., Hemlock 1888.
The Male Wedding sponsored by
the Ladies' Aid of st. Marks A. M. E.
church was a decided success from
every angle. Quite a crowd witness
ed the ceremony. Mr.. Kenneth
Richardson made charming bride,
deliberately gowned in white nuns
yelling, with long train, carrying a
shower bouquet of white and pink
roses. Mr.. Edward Nichols was the
groom. Mrs. Eugene Watts and Mrs.
VIM. A. Porter directed the affair.
Mrs. E. T. Hickman entertained
last Saturday night at a Dutch lunch
con- Covers were laid for six.
Mrs. w. B. Richardson entertained
at George Washington Dinner Feb
ruary %. The house was beautiful
ly decorated in keeping with the oc-
casion. The favors were tiny George
Washington hats.
Miss Josephine Johnson, formerly
of st. Paul, and Mr.. Leonard Rich
ardson were quietly married last
Wednesday at the parsonage of the
First Presbyterian church. Their
friends are hoping for them long
and happy life.
The mems club, newly formed, OF
St. Marks A. M. E. church, met Sun
day at the church. Mr.. Geo. Adams
gave very eloquent address. Mr.
H. S. Merry is president and Mr.
Eugene Watts, secretary.
The playlet, ''The Kiss in the
Dark" will be given March II at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Mer-
ry. The playlet will be presented ia
the members of the Interstate club
Mrs, H. S. Merry is directing the
cast. .
The Elizabeth Chapter No. 2 are
preparing a class for initiation in the
near future. Edmonia Chapman
w. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Newsome
have returned from an extensive trip
to various points, including a trip
to the home of Mr.. Newsome, Fon
du Lac, Wis.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
"Y" NOTES

We are trying to locate Carter G..
Woodson's book, 1.-THE Negro in Our
History" that was borrowed from
the "Y" library some time ago. Will
the person who has it kindly return
to us at once. Thank you.
The Auditorium was filled Sunday
afternoon to hear Mrs. Mae Black
Mason, who discussed very wildly
the Achievement of the Negro in
Music" A piano selection, Deep
River" was artistically played by
Miss Helen Jackson. Mr.. Alfred
Shute's vocal selection, JEAN" by
Harry Burleigh, was very much en-
joyed.
Do you remember when you were
child how often you said to grown
ups, "Tell me Story" Children to-
day are just as eager to hear stories.
What is better than to let them come
to the "Y" Story Hour and receive
the joy and inspiration from a good
story, we'll told. The hour will close
with games. Every Saturday morn.
ing from 1920 to 1870. Send your
children.
The Book Lovers Club will meet
Wednesday at 2:3O P. NJ. Trend OF
the Races" by Haynes will be re-
viewed by Mrs. Dovie Welsh.
In keeping with the plan of dis
cussions of racial progress the sub
ject for the Vesper program Sunday
afternoon will be Negro Advance
ment in Literature" with Mr.. Regin
aid Johnson as speaker. Music will
be furnished by the Treble Clef
Quartette
An early morning service in thu
form of a pageant will be held OF
Easter Sunday in lieu of the after
noon vespers. Watch for further an
nouncements of this service.
The Aldrich Masquers, a club O.
young business and industrial girls
are preparing to give a three-ac
comedy the latter part of this month
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
MULATTO CHILD CAUSES
CAROLINA HOME TO SPLIT

Kinston, N. c., March IAN un-
usual case before the county court
here Wednesday afternoon was
marked by the plea of H. L. Dawson,
a farm tenant, that he. thought him
self justified in leaving his wife be-
cause an infant born to them had the
appearance of being mulatto child.
Mrs. Dawson denied that the in
FAINT was colored, declaring her only
indiscretions in a moral way had
been with her husband prior to their
marriage. Judge Guy Elliott admit
ted the baby had some OF the charac-
teristics of a mulatto but fined Daw-
son 500 and costs for non-support.
The court gave the defendant the
privilege of paying small sum
monthly until he could sue for d.
vorce as an alternative to the fine.
Dawson preferred the latter.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
FERGUS FALLS, MINI.

Mrs. Harden Tate is still sick. Mr..
Tom Anderson is improving. frankie
Wagner is able to go to school this
week.
Rev. Storrs, our pastor, who has
been threatened with the flu, has
been ordered by the doctor to stay
in for few days. A number of
members and friends have visited
him.
A storm party by the Parsonage
Committee, headed by Mrs. Reuben
Ingram, left $1,000 worth of gro
ceries Monday night and thanks
were returned by Rev. and Mrs.
Storrs.
Fergus Falls held their annual
Auto Show March 4, 5 and 6, and
our group was treated with all fair
ness. More than 70 cars, trucks and
funeral cars were on exhibit. Free
lunch and free music by the Fargo
Red Jackets Band.
Owing to the cold and heavy snow.
there were not many out to Sunday
morning service, but the evening
service was quite well attended.
On the 18th the church will have
womanless wedding and luncheon
served by the men.
John Graves, who has been con-
fined to the house by rheumatism
is able to be about again.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-03-13
ST. JAMES A. NJ. E. CHURCH
MINNEAPOLIS

Sunday, March Z, was indeed a
red letter day. DR.. E. w. GILES gave
st. James congregation a real spirit
ual treat at the morning service.
Brother J. T. Griffin, the Sr. Local
preacher, was left in charge of the
pulpit and he conducted the services
well. The prayer meeting was led by
Brother Workoff last Wednesday
evening and his leading was most &C
ceptable. The Young Peoples pro-
gram at the evening services was in
deed unique. We are very sorry
that some who were on the program
did not have chance to appear for
lack of time. We will be pleased to
hear those numbers at another time.
Rev. Thos. B. Stovall arrived home
from Chicago on the 10th and will
be in his pulpit this Sunday. He has
a message for all.
Don't miss the lucky number sup
per, under the auspices OF the Live
Wire club, March IT, at the residence
of Brother and Sister J. T. Griffin,
1411 Third st. So. Supper ready at
5 o'clock.
Be sure and attend the sack social
at the church March 10, under the
auspices of the Missionary Society.
Don't forget to multiply your num-
Der by two.
We are thankful to Brothers O. c.
Hall, Morgan and Jones, the working
team from St. Paul, who added SO
much luster to the Young Peoples
program Sunday evening.