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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
theft CHARGE BREAKS
2O-YEAR FRIENDSHIP

plainant, succeeded in getting him
drunk. He says they took his money
while he was in n stupor.
Then they tried to kill me when
| discovered my loss and accused them
Of taking it," he further declared.
The three were arrested by Captain
Trcvino. Patrolman 1.-Two. Detective
Voglcr and Emergency Officer Wright.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
TO BE ENFORCED RIGIDLY.
ADVOCATE SCENT
TAX ON AUTO FUEL

/ RANkFORI. Ky, Jan. IA D
cent gasoline tax and a luxury tax on
cigars, cigarettes and ell other forms
Of manufactured tobacco. theater tick
cts and bottled soft drinks, were ad-
voeated by Governor William J. Fields
ju his biennial address. delivered 10
the General Assembly at q joint ses-
sion Of the Legislature and House i
Representatives here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
HURT II FALL DURING
FIGHT WITH PILLOWS

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 7.-R)-Mrs.
Anna Gray, 40, is in a serious condi-
lion in hospital here as a result of Il
pillow fight between three neighbor
women on their back porches.
Mrs. Gray and two of her neigh
bors were hurting pillows at each
other in fun when a banister against
which she was leaning game way and
let her fall twenty feet TO the grounl.
She is believed to have suffered u
fractured skull.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
TEXAS SEA COOK, ia,
DIES At BEAUMONT

PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 7.-R)-A.
d. Baker of Sabine Pass, cook of the
Sabine Pilots Association houseboat
Florida, who claimed TO be 124 years
old. is dead in Beaumont, reports here
said. Baker said he was born in 1901.
recalled the Texas revolution of 1856
and the Mexican war of 1915. Efforts
to locate relatives of the man have
been unsuccessful.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
HEIRS MUST SELL.

The land bill says that regardless Of
how property was acquired by foreign
ers that it must be totally disposed Of
in some instances, and that in other
cases one-half of the property must be
disposed of to natives. The law al
lows the right of inheritance. but re-
quires that heirs must sell within
five years. While looking to the fu-
ture, the law is nevertheless regarded
as confiscatory and retroactive.
The lands in question must be com
pensated for by a cash gold advance
at a fair valuation, and Of course
there is the right Of appeal to q claims
commission
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
US. TOPROTEST
MEXICO ALIEN
LAND LAW
Charge Measure Conflicts
With Constitution and
Foreign Treaties.
By WILLIAM p. FLYTHE
Universal Service staff Correspondent.


MEXICO CITY. Jan. THE new
alien land law sharply conflicts with
The Mexican constitution, international
law, and foreign treaties, in the view
Of the United States, which will make
strong protest Immediately, it was
learned today.
Treaties made with various nations
while Obregon was president provided
that no laws would be made retroac-
tive. The constitution also provides
that claims viii not be retroactive.
On these definite understandings
Mexico was recognized; and treaties
with America specifically provide that
American rights acquired prior TO 1917
would not be affected by laws adopt
Cd later
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
uTHS FINEST
H0TELS~

FTER thorough and exacng tests by the chefs de cuisine
of the Souths finest hotels The Baker of Dallas, The
Texas of Fort Worth, The Gunter and The Menger of
San Antonio and the Stephen Austin of Austin Fouds Lion
Brand Macaron Products selected exclusively for in
these popular Southern hosee And TODAY when you stop
either The Baker, The Texas The Ger The Meneer The
Stephen Austin and served those delicious and tempng
Fouds Lion Brand Spaghetti and Macaron dishes the first taste
will convince you Of the uniform texture smoothness and fine
flavor and will instantly know why these chefs prefer
Foud's Lion Brand
We found Foud Lion Brand Spaghetti" says Clarence E.
Hart chef de cuisine of The Texas Hotel to be good solid
clear spaghetti that does not cook to pieces takes cheese we'll
and with Uniform texture and smooness that is most
satisfactory does not paste together overlooked
for few minutes We overlooked small part of special
ORDER test and found much superior to other brand
we have used This is very important consideration when
serving from large kitchen during rush occasions when
working bit capacity using help during emer
gency."
Fouds Lion Brand Macaroni Spaghetti and Egg Noodles
made from genuine Duum wheat by special process that
retains all the noshng elements Of this golden grain Firm
favoy and tender there's great relish to Fouds Lion Brand
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-07
LAW UNSATISFACTORY.

The new laws require the sale Of
lands TO any Mexican-wbo may or
may not be able 10 pay a fair price.
1t is held that eventually under the
law all foreign-owned agricultural
lands must be surrendered to the ma
tiyes. It is inconceivable that they
can pay the hundreds of millions at
which the various properties are held.
These laws were not promulgated by
President Gales with the publication
OF the accompanying regulations, but
this viii be done in a few days. 1t is
possible that these regulations may
revoke many of the United States
objections, but it is believed they will
not prove satisfactory.
TO BE ENFORCED RIGIDLY.
While these regulations-Ehatever
they may be-can be suspended at
any time, the 'law will be rigidly en-
forced, and therefore it remains a
menace to the rights Of nationals.
Undoubtedly President Gales wishes
to retain the friendship of all nation
ais, and Of course docs not wish to
receive an implied threat of the with
drawGl Of recognition. However. the
same internal pressure which brought
the laws into being is being applied to
him. end he will find himself in a diff
benit position if he changes front.
The Washington times., 1926-06-09

III III ~ ~ n
"a n = IS: sf.si AZ
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

me following is list of deaths
lcoiored) reported to the CITY Bu.
reau OF Health from May is 20 May
-. with date of death.
May Is
Thomas James, Al; ia Wood st.
May 10
julia Alexander. 40; 1918 Richard
May IS
Alma Patterson. 33; 1417 Ross ST.
Queenie V. Hughes 40: 41O5 Full.
ton St 49,.
Matte A. Johnson, Ga; 1880 North
Avenue.
Marie Tyler Morton Winston. SO:
l117 Washington st.
Robert Taylor 80; Chester, Va.
Rosa Bell Brooks, 40; 4O5 II Jack
son. st.
Maggie Tay.or, 5S: Domestic.
Ruth Elizabeth Green, 3 months:
1913 lakewood Avenue
catherine Robinson, rs; 3011 Nj st
May 10
Siana Day Lewis, 6S; 1922 Idle
wood Avenue
Selma Macklin. 55; City Home.
Nay 20
Anderson J Johnson, A; 1914
Jacquelin ST
Sallie Forbes Price. GA: 1910 Chat
fin st.
Alice Merriweather, 61; 2O9 f.
Isuval St. (Rear)
Robert F. Glaspin, 26; 2316 Gers
ley ST.
Infant Reavis, 8 hours; $40 Tazo.
we'll st.
May 22- : = ----- ----
Nathaniel t Lloyd, 20 days; 1904
Robert Mayo, "a; 402 Race st
Farmville, Va.
Cordelia Braxton, 81; 1927 n. 32d.
Nathaniel Taylor, "a; 1927 N. 9th
Georgianna Brooks, 81: 619 Kenny
Raymond Hatcher, s. 1905 N. 18th
William Booker, 40; 1915 Balm
bridge St.
May %
Evander Lewis. Is; 14O9 n. 9th.
Bertha Allen, &c: City Home
Rosa d. Jackson, So; GO N. 5th.
May "a
Burton Hunter AZ; 1913 Balm
bridge st
Ethel schools, mos 3015 p st
Robert Nelson. So; 1918 N. 25th.
Nay 25--
William Dabney. IS; 21Os E
Franklin st.
Baby Bythewood, days; 1902 N.
End st.
Washington Gentry co; 1lo4 N.
30th St
Benjamin~.Franklin Smith, AS;
1888 N. 18th ST.
Edward Thompson, rs; 500 e.
Leigh st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

VIRGINIA:
In the Hastings Court. Part III, of
the City of Richmond, May Ia. 1926.
Afthur Miles ---...-......-...,-.-.....Pl Plaintiff
VS..
Eugertha Miles ........... Defendant
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain a divorce from the bond of
matrimony by the plaintiff from the
defendant on the grounds of willful
ldesertion for more than three years
prior to the commencement of this
suit.
And an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendant.
Eugertha Miles, is not resident of
the State, it is ordered that she do
appear here within ten. days after
due publication of this order, once
week for four successive weeks in
the Richmond Planet, a newspaper
published in the City of Richmond,
VA, and do what is necessary to
protect her interest in this suit.
A Copy-Teste:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

The Goodwill Baptist Church, 41O
n. Monroe street Is new unit to the
Baptis' Church. with very broad
program. Rev. " E. Ball, pastor
invites the public and his many
friends to worship Sunday. MAY
30th. IL 80 A.. M and 500 p. M.
Communion, LIST Sundays. $3.50 p. N.
Sunday School. 10000 A. M. Special
music. All are invited
B. Y. p. U. GAS p. M.
REV. w. B. BALL, Pastor.
F.. BALL. Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO r.. n.
main street Station)

Published as Information and not
Guaranteed.
Arrival and Departure of Trains
Daily, unless otherwise shown.
*Daily except Sunday ""Sunday only
Leave Tor Arrive from
700 am. Charlottesville. 1900 pm
Z 90 am. Clifton Forge ........
300 am. .Norf. & o. Point 6:35 pm
$3.50 am. James River L.. .4:0s pm
100 pm. .Norf. & 0. Point 2:43 pn
1:45 pm. Cinti-Louvl-C bgo. 1880 am
4:15 pm. .Norf e. o. Point i1:S3 am
20 is pm. .Lynchburg. .*8:40 am
'5:15 pm. Charlottesville. 1880 am
Clifton Forge .. 1870 pm
500 pm. nm. e. o. PIT. Lo. $500 am
700 pm. Cine n & West. .4:00 pm
11:15 pm. CnciD and Louvl .....
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
BERTHA HARRIS.

Richmond. Va Nav II, 1926.
Dear Brother Holmes Supreme Mas
ter, National Ideal Benefit Society.
210 E Clay ST.. Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir: Your promptness in
keeping your obligation is very much
in keeping with the name of the
Order. Ideal. I thank you for the
check. on account of the death of
my mother IN law, Mrs rIollie Ro
binson
May your Society continue to grow
and I hope much good will be done
to help the people
Yours.
(Mrs SUSIE II. ROBINSON,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
Clerk.
r. b. JACKSON, p.q.,
Attorney at Law.

VIRGINIA:
In Hastings Court. Part II, City
Richmond, May 5, 1926.
Georgia Males ............ Plaintiff
VS..
Martin Males Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain a divorce from the bond Of
matrimony by the plaintiff from the
defendant on the grounds of de-
ertion and abandonment for more
than three years prior to the COM
mencement of this suit.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Martin
Males, is not a resident of the State
OF virginia, it is ordered that he
do appear here within ten DAYS
after due publication of this order,
once week for four successive
weeks in the Richmond Planet, a
newspaper published in the CITY of
Richmond, Va, and what is neces-
sary to protect his interest in this
suit.
A Copy-Teste:
w. e. DUVAL,
Clerk.
G. MIMMS, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

WANTED-Young Colored Man for
G can, pleasant. dignified work
Good pay; unlimited opportunities
Party mus. have sober habits and
high school education or equivalent.
References required Address L. G.
FARRAR Prime pal Center Street
School. Weston. w. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
NOTICE.

All persons expecting to attend
the sessions of the Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias and the Grand
Court Order of Calanthe at Staun-
ton, June 18th, 10th, and 18th will
send their names to A c.. Mabrey,
chairman Of committee of arrange
ments, is West Main Street, Staun.
ton, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
The capital pbotovr.ph VII, \.

The Capital Photograph will b.
distributed to any licensed merchant
throughout the State. at Wholesale
price. Notify The Planet Office or
l.. Dickerson. Nesting. Va. From
$500 to $500. 90 reward will be
given for any substantial improve.
ment on the machine The Improve.
ment must be considered by l..
Dickerson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

Richmond, Va, April 10, 1926.
To the National Ideal Society,
Mr. Holmes. President and Founder.
We are glad, to know of the great
good your Society is doing We thank
you for the claim 800, which was
very helpful to us The Ideal Lodge
is worthy OF praise.
/ am Yours,
EVELYN EBENLY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

May %, 1926.
Dear Brother Holmes Supreme Mas
ter.
go E Clay ST., Richmond, Va
Dear Sir: Your promptness in
keeping your obligation is very much
liz keeping with TIE name Of the
Order Ideal. / thank you and the
Deputy Cor the check Of $100 on ac-
count of the death of my husband.
Rev o, j. Harrisu
May your Society continue to grow
and / hope much good will he done
to help the people
Yours
BERTHA HARRIS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

Rev. w. l.. Ransome, D. D., Pas
tor; Parsonage 1907 Decatur Street.
Services: Sunday, 1880 A. M. and
8 p. M. Sunday School, $3.50 A. M.
All are welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
Mt. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
(1902 Wallace Street)

Rev. M. II. Payne, Pastor, Resi-
aence, 1900 Wallace Street. Services:
Sunday, 1880 A. M. and, P. M.
Sunday School, $3.50 A. M. All are
welcome. & n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

WANTED-Transient or Permanent
BOARDERS. Furnished Rooms
with or without board. Home like
surroundings. Apply to
MRS. ELLEN N. JONES, 108 East
Leigh Street. Richmnod. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

WANTED-COLORED BARBER ON
WHITE TRADE Good Guarantee
20. G. CONN, III End st. 8 e.
Charlottesville, Va.
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s2Rss lzsasxer :=saxtsssasezsSe
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH,

(2Oth and Decatur. So, Richmond
Rev. j. w. Dudley, D. D., Pastor:
Parsonage 1715 Everett Street Ser
vices: Sunday, 1880 A. M. and 8
P. Nd. Sunday School, $3.50 A M
The public is welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH.
(1400 West Cary Street,

Rev. A. D. Daily. Pastor, Residence
1412 w. Cary st. Services: 1880
A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School,
1000 A. M. All are welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

1ST BAPT. CHURCH S. RICHMOND
Corner 18th and Decatur Sts)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH.
(Jacqueln and Lombarty Streets)

Rev. B. d. Lewis, Pastor, Resi-
dence 316 S. Lombardy Street. Ser
wees: Sunday, IL A. M. and P. M
Sunday School, $3.50 A. M. All are
welcome. n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
AFSe1fsn ssS fsxs-sss>.a Nss,..s-s-t '.s-.N
LEIGH STREET NJ. E. CHURCH.
IN. E. Corner Fifth and Leigh SITS. }

IN. E. Corner Fifth and Leigh Sts.)
Rev. r. M. Williams, Pastor, res
.dence, GIG North 9Th Street. Ser
vices: Sundays, Sunday School $3.50
A. NJ; Morning service, IL o'clock;
Evening service, 8 o'clock. The
public is invited.
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
(51S Lady Mile Road)
Rev. J. ]. Woodson, Pastor, Res
idence, 1116 st. John Street. Ser
vices: Sunday IL A M. and 8 P. M.
Sunday school, $50 A. M. All are
invited.
MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH.
North 22nd Street woodviIe)
Rev. r. Bass. Pastor, Resil ence
Is E. Duvad Street. Services Sunday
1850 A. N. and 8 p. M. Sunday
School, $3.50 A. n. All are welcome
MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CIT Orleans Street, Fulton)
Rev. c. A Cobbs, Pastor, Resi-
dence. $40 Nicholson st. Services:
1880 A. NJ. and 8 P. M. Sunday
School, $3.50 A. M. The public is
invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

We do all kinds OF job work. 1t
will be done cheapiy and promptly
311 N Fourth Street is the place
Call Randolph 2213.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

EBENEzER BAPTIST CHURCH.
(Leigh and Judah Streets.)
Rev. w. III. stokes Phi. D., ncJ>cr,
Residence, 1907 Brook Road. Ser.
vices: Sundays. IL A. NJ and s p. M
Sunday School, y A. NJ The public
is invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29
CHURCH
DIRECTORY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

(Brodd and College Streets)
Rev. w. T. johnson, D. d., Pastor
Residence. GIL N. Sth st. Services
Sundays. 1880 A. M. and 8 p. M.
Sunday School, $3.50 A. M. All ar,
welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

Rev. q. c. Smith, A. B., Pastor
residence, 1904 Stockton st. Servicel
Sundays, 1880 A. III. and 8 .06 p
NJ; Sunday School, $3.50 A. NJ; B
Y. P. u, $3.50 P. NJ. All are vel
come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-05-29

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
BYRD, St., between 1st and End SITS }
Rev. z. d. Lewis. d. D.. Pastor,
Residence, 202 Z. Leigh st. Ser.
vices: Sundays, 1880 A. M. and 8
r. M Sunday School, $3.50 A. M
ALI are welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Deaf to Plea War
Service Blunted
Morals. Veteran
FACTORIES AND
RETAIL HANDLING OF
GOODS NOW ACTIVE

Boston, Dec. so.-P-The coming
OF the new year finds factories and
retail distribution of merchandise pro-
crossing in large volume, according to
the monthly review of industrial and
financial conditions in the New Eng
land district by the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston. Business activity is
at lower rate than year ago both
IN this district and in the country as
whole but is somewhat higher than
the fye-year average, the report sets
forth.
Industry starts the year 1927 with
factories quite active" the report be-
gins, with retail distribution of mer-
chandise in large volume, with prices
OF basic raw materials having shown
4 decline for about Is months, and
with loans of commercial banks at
nearly the largest amount on record
and money rates fairly firm.
Business activity at the beginning
OF 1927, however, is at lower rate
than at year ago, both in this district
and in the country as whole. In both
cases the current rate of activity is
somewhat higher than the average
maintained during the past five years
Business conditions in the country
as whole were extraordinarily stable
and free from fiuctuation in 1926, but
in 1925 there was a recession during
Continued on Page 11-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Executive Council
Authorizes 5000 of
Hardwood Bulletin

Printing of 5000 copies of a Hard
wood Bulletin prepared by the Maine
Hardwood Association and the Maine
Forest Service, was authorized in an
order passed by the Governor and
and Council on Thursday
Bulletin No. of the Maine Hard
wood Association, it is stated by v.
C. Isola of Augusta, secretary of the
Hardwood Association and State
Forest Commissioner Neil L. Violette,
will be 64-page booklet to contain
key map of the State showing the
general hardwood areas. the trans
portation lines, power lines and prin-
cipal centers. 1t will also contain a
description of Maine hardwood areas,
methods of logging, opportunities for
investments, estimates of hardwood
stands, present consumption, uses of
Names hardwoods, articles on tech
nical projects of our hardwoods,
labor, railroad cooperation, power,
and a discussion of the forest type
map of the State and type map of
one town in colors. In conclusion.
there will be list of hardwood
manufacturers by name, by article
manufactured, and by location.
These bulletins are to be distribut-
ed throughout hardwood associations
in all sections of the country and
advertised in various lumber trade
journals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Four Pan-American
Filters at Vera Cruz
Puerto. Mexico, Next

Vera Cruz, Dec. 30.-(P)-Led by
Major Hebert A. Dargue, commander
of the United States Army Pan Amer
lean Flight Squadron, the four planes
which were held up for week at
Tampico, reached Vera Cruz this af-
ternoon. They were the New YORK,
st. Louis, San Antonio and Detroit:
The San Francisco. in command or
Captain Ira C. Eaker, flew to Vera
Cruz last week after futile attempts
had been made to recall her on the
original start of the squadron at Tam
pico. The American aviators swept
down to the bay and found safe
mooring place; then the f1iers came
to shore while bands played the ma
tional anthems and the authorities
and populace gave them great re-
ception. A.. t,,
Tampico to Vera Cruz, a distance OF
1876 miles, was without incident me
flying time was two hours and 1orty
Puerto, Mexico, is the next goal,
and if all goes well. the f1iers VIII mop
off at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Ice Coated Wires
Cripple Service in
BAY State County

Greenfield, Mass. Dec. 3O--tP)-
The coated condition of trees
and wires throughout Franklin coun-
ty put communication in the terri
tory in a position of peril today. n.
E. Duren, manager of the local cleo
trio light company. and r. H. Holt,
manager for the. New England Tele-
phone Company, said this morning
that If a wind storm should come,
a majority of trunk lines would be
lost. All over the county dropping
limbs rest upon the wires and should
the limbs be agitated by a gale, hum
dreds of additional circuits will be
broken. Electric light trouble crews
have been on duty constantly for AZ
hours under severe weather condi-
lions. One crew reported during the
night with a member suffering from
a frozen foot. The weather contin-
ues cool. indicating that the trees
will not be released from their ice
coatings for another "a hours at least.
Many of the county roads are block
ed by trees which have fallen under
the weight of their glistening armor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Judge Sympathizes
With Girl Held for
Providence Police

New York, Dec 3o.- P)-A smiling,
% year old girl, charged with being
a Providence, r. l., bank robber, was
held in $500 bail today after her ar
rest had been described by the pre-
siding magistrate as "a ridiculous
performance.
According to Louis j. Jackvony,
assistant Rhode Island attorney gem
eral, Miss Elizabeth Kelso, alleged
sweetheart of John Gilbert Miller,
now in prison on a charge of bank
robbery, is wanted for conspiracy to
rob the Phoenix Trust Company at
West Warwick, R. l., of $26,422.
She was arrested today at Broad
way restaurant where she had been
employed waitress. She told Mag
istrate Corrigan that she did not
want to return to Rhode Island and
that she did not know anything about
the robbery. She was committed to
Jail when she was unable to meet the
bond of $500 that was set.
The magistrate told her that he be-
lieved the attorney general wanted
her back merely as a material wit
ness and advised her to secure coun-
sci and fight eXtradition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Charge Peddling.
OF Coveted French
Legion of Honor

Paris, Dec. 30.-(P)-A scandal over
some recent awards of the coveted
Legion of Honor was threatened to-
day. The newspapers announce that
NJ Ruotte, one of the secretaries in
the ministry of commerce, arrested on
a charge of demanding 100000 francs
for each Legion of Honor decoration,
has decided to bare his knowledge of
the matter.
NJ. Ruotte is understood. the papers
say, to have transmitted to the minis
try of justice list of at least 20 new
legionnaires who, he alleged had not
sufficient qualifications for the honor.
but whose nominations were imposed
by prominent parliamentarians.
Hethinted that one honored with the
red fibbon of the Legion had been
conddmned to two. years Imprisonment
for bankruptcy; another was decorat-
ed fdr 900 years direction of indus
trial Enterprise" although he was only
80 Years old, and still another was be-
ribbohed despite the fact that he fig
ured in police reports for trafficking
with THE enemy during the war.
1t lis charged that Ruotte used two
Intermediates in his alleged bartering
of decorations. Both these persons
are also in custody.