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The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
MACHINE GUNS
ARE SEIZED IN
RAID SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Jan. 1S.-Late last Sat
urday night II Lewis machine guns
eight cases of ammunition and spare
gun parts were taken in raid on
a pretentious resident occupied by
Lee H. Waite, who is out on bail
awaiting appeal from his sentence
on a hold-up. The raid was staged
by liquor squad entering the resi-
dent looking for liquor G. Woods
was also arrested and he coughed
up handcuff key while going to
Jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
AIaska Grazing
Districts May be
Established.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-
Representative Don b. Cotton,
Republican OF Utah, has intro
duced bill proposing establish
ment of grazing districts in
Alaska. A Presidential pro-
clamation will determine loca-
tions for settlers. The petitions
for grazing permits will be
made to the Secretary of In
terror and the permits granted
will not exceed ten years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Mexican Government to
Investigate All Mining

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 1S.-The Gov
ernment has reported considering
ordering that mining properties be
worked or title forfeited. Many
claims have not been worked for
years and there are many absentee
owners. The Department of Com
merce has ordered an investigation
of all mining claims.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
FOUR DEMOCRATS
TOSS HATS into
POLITICAL RING
New York Times Declares
Campaign Begun for
Democratic Nominee

NEW YORK, Jan. Is. The Nev
York Times says campaigns for two
and possiblye four candidates for
the Democratic Presidential nomina
ton have begun. The candidates
mentioned by the newspaper arr
Gov. Albert C. Ritchie, of Maryland
Gov. A. Vic. Donahey. of Ohio; Gov
Alfred E, Smith, of New York ant
former Secretary of Treasury Nc
Adoo. Clem l.. Shaver is expected
to continue as Chairman of the
Democratic National Committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18

franc we'll on its way to stabiliza-
tion, they will have conducted the
most tranquil suffrage campaign
that the world has seen. This des.
pite the Frenchman's reputation for
highly explosive temperament and
volubility.
This is no war of the sexes,
said Nine. Leon Brunschvicg, Presi.
dent of the French Union Of the
international Suffrage Alliance, to
The Associated Press.
ITO heckle, aggravate and irritate
the lawmakers won, when they are
desperately striving to save the
IGonfinuod Pa0A Thraa l
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
White Settlers Are
Now to be Protected

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-After a
conference with President Coolidge,
Senator Oddie, of Nevada, announc-
ed a resolution will be offered TO
stop the Federal Government dis
possessing white settlers from
dian lands in Western States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18

WASHINGTON,J n. 1S-Grant-
ing a motion of the Federal Power
Commission and the Attorney Gen.
eral, the Supreme Court dismissed
the original bill filed by New Jersey
to have the federal waterpower act
declared unconstitutional.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
State Has Right to Forbid
Sale of Cigarettes

KANSAS CITY, Jan. IS. The
Federal Court has upheld the right
of the State of Kansas to forbid the
sale of cigarettes within the State.
1t was a test case brought by the
Self-Servers Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Naches Pass Highway
Is to Be Requested

SEATTLE, Jan. 18.-The Rainier
Park Advisory Board has decided to
ask the State Legislature for ST.
100000 for the Naches Pass high
way to be completed by 1927.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Permit Sen. Johnson
To Make His Charges

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S. The
Senate Judiciary Committee has de-
cided to hear the charges of United
States Senator Hiram Johnson, of
California, against Federal Circuit
Court Judge Wallace McCamant. of
Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Senate Further Reduces
Surtax, Inheritance Tax

WASHINGTON, Jan. IS. The
Senate, late Saturday, voted further
reduction of the surtax, repeal of
the inheritance tax. Modifying the
surtax further reduced by s15,00o,.
600 the revenue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
w Workn,an's Cigar
Causes Explosion;
Nine Persons Dead.

BERLIN, Jan. 1S.-A work
mans cigar ignited a tank of
gasoline in the Moabit District
and nine persons were killed,
80 injured and property was
damaged
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Subway Trains Collide;
so Passengers Injured

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Two pas
sengers were killed and so injured
today when a rear-end collision oc-
Cured between two BrOklyn-Man-
haitian transit subway trains on the
Williamsburg Bridge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
Doctor Says
"Nothing Wrong"
Man Drops Dead.

/. SEATTLE, Jan. 18. Walking
less than block from a doctors
office. where he had been told there
was nothing wrong with him. Sam
uel Campbell, aged 20 years. retired
railroad man, dropped dead on the
street late Saturday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
CAR PLUNCES
FROM BRIDGE
Four Persons Killed Near
Pittsburgh in Street
Car Accident.

PITTSBURGH, Penn. Jan. 1S.-
Three unidentified persons were
killed and more than score in
pured when a street car plunged
into the Ohio River from the Flem-
ing Park Bridge. Witnesses to the
accident said the car, which was
bound for McKees Rock from Ne
vile, Island, in the Ohio River, was
running fast and when it came into
the bridge, left the rails. The car
first struck a telephone pole, then
broke the guard rail.
After the car settled at the bot
tom of the river, the passengers
and crew smashed the windows and
crawled out.
PITTSBURGH. Jan. 18.-At noon
the death list of the street car acci
dent was increased to four when
the body of Conductor Schell was
recovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
CASTEL OFF FOR BARROW.

NOME, Alaska. Jan. 1S-Arnout
Castel left Nome Saturday enroute
to Point Barrow. He has large
string Of dogs and is taking more
than quarter of a ton of provisions
left here by Capt. Amundsen's ship
Maude. The provisions are suitable
for wilkins flight.
Castel joins wilkins at Point Bar
row. He does not know whether he
will be selected to participate in
the flight but is anxious to go be-
cause he and Wilkins worked to.
gether in Arctic explorations. An
Eskimo is accompanying Castel on
his trip which will take about a
month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
PREDICTS FAILURE

SEATTLE, Jan. 1S.-Capt. E. T.
Mcintyre. veteran Alaska trader and
engineer. predicted failure of Will
kins flight from Point Barrow. He
said: "One hundred old Alaskans
could reach the Pole quietly and
quickly if somebody told them gold
was there, but wilkins won't get
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
SNOW MOTORS TESTED.

SEATTLE, Jan. 1S. - Last week,
Gordon Scott, of the wilkins ex-
petition, tested snow motors to be
used in the Arctic The test was
made at Snoqualmie Pass
Scott said 10 sleds cost $500
miles an hour In second gear and
10 miles in high gear In the test
the motors climbed steep drifts,
turned in out of deep depressions
and traversed deep-crusted snow.
but propelled the motor with sur
prising speed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18

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The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18
MAJ. LANPH|ER
JOINS WILKINS
ON EXPEDITION
Leader Of Army Pursuit
Squadron Sent to Arctic;
Unofficial Observer.

NEW YORK, Jan. is. Major
Thomas Lanphier, Commandant OF
Selfridge Field, Michigan, leader of
the Army Pursuit Squadron. has
been granted a leave of absence for
four months to join wilkins ex-
pedition from Point Barrow to the
North Pole.
Major Lanphier is to act as un-
official observer and adviser at
Point Barrow, the starting point of
the expedition. In case Wilkins
discovers land. Major Lanphier will
be asked to claim it for the United
States.
Sergeant C. N. Wisely of Cleve.
land. has been released from the
Army for the wilkins expedition
and will go as engine expert.
Palmer Hutchinson, of the Detroit
News, goes to cover the expedition
for the North American Newspaper
Alliance.
SEATTLE, Jan. 18--A last min.
ute recruit to the advance wilkins
party sailing last Saturday on the
Northwestern for Seward, was How.
ard f. Mason, of Seattle aged "a,
who will be photographer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-01-18

Continued on Page Three.)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
MITCHELL RANTS
 AT WAR OFFICE
Says Latest Reprinand Of Oli.
 CerS Is MuZzling Effort

Fltchhurg, Mass. Feb. iS (Pl-- i The reprlmands which are 10 be |gtren Majors H. II. Arnold and II,
 A, pargue of the army air service
 Is double barrelled proposition to
 shut up every under army and navy officer who tries 10 give facts" said Col Wm. Mitchell, who resigned from tho army following his court martial following his address hero
 last night,
 Col Mitchell made this ohserva- ton when his attention was called 10 Associated Press dispatches that the two majors have been found re- sponsible for objectionable activi- ties" in attempting 10 influence air service legislation.
 This is practically the same thing that l was up against" Col. Mitch ell continued Their statements were not to influence legislation but Ito educate the public. These ,vari- ous investigations concerning the &C., tiYities Of officers with responsibility to the air service are merely 10 put binders on the public and district their attention from the real issues"
 Col. Mitchell also asserted, dur ing his brief interview. that although General Mason Nj. Patrick, chief of the army air service. had denied there has been any attempt to oust him, that hc, Mitchell, believed there has been such m effort,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
FORD PURCHASES
 BLACKSMITH SHOP
Buys Old Caleb Iait Place at
 Uxbridse, Mass.

CXbridge Mass, Feb. 4b LPp--Tho Caleb Taft blacksmith shop situated in the Chestnut Hin district, inmor-
 talized by Longfellow in his "The Village Blacksmith Shop" has been purchased by Henry Ford. It is the plan of MT, Ford that the build ing shall be added 10 his collection or buildings and objects of histori- cal interest in the vicinity of the Wayside Inn, sudbury
 The purchase of the blacksmith shop was made yesterday by w. w.. Taylor, t personal representative of Mr Ford, who completed the salo proceeding with Louis Albee. The latter has owned the property for several years.
 An atmosphere reminiscent Of the days of early New England sur. rounds the old blacksmith shop. IL was built in l7S7 by Japhet Taft, grandfather Of the late Jaleb Taft. For three generations the shop was operated by members Of the Taft family.
 The shop had among it's many implements q sling used in the shoe ing Of oxen. In recent years this shop vas the only one in this vi- cinity, where farmers who still used oxen in their work could have them shod
 Many years ago when Henry ". Longfellow was making trip through this section of state he was Inspired by the picture of Mir. Taft as he stood before the shop forge. Later he wrote his famous poem. Alter reading the poem Mr. Taft took out parts of the original forge and fashioning them into minia- ture forge, sent it to Longfellow.
 Caleb Taft, the last member of the family to work the shop, retir- cd about ten years ago, and died three years ago. Since his death the building has been unoccupied and will require much renovating. II is the plan of the Ford interests to take the building 10 Sudbury in sections, where it will be rebuilt ns near 10 it's original form as posst- blo.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Five Arrested in New
 York Snow Job Grating

New York, Feb. IS Rl--Graft dis. closures growing out of New York city's sG,010,0h0 snow removal bin led today to the arrest Of five mon, including two policemen employed in checking up snow loads removed by contractors, Mayor Walker has directed the city comptroller 10 hold up payments to contractors pending conclusion Of the graft in- vestigation.
 Each Of the men were charged with defrapdlng the city of $500. The policemen were held in sl,n0n bond each and tho other in sl600
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
COAL MINING IS
 RESUMED TODAY Army Of Underground Workers
 Again on the Job

scranton, Pa, Feb. is Rl-Min- ing was resumed in the anthracite r' zion today when the mass army Of underground toiicrs returned 10 their jobs after being idle more than five months because of the strike. Deep throatcd collicry whistles all over 1ho coal fields blew half dozen blasts at 6 q. m. 10 arouse the workers and soon afterwards men and boys carrying dinner pails .wcr" making their way in the snow through valleys and over hills to the mines.
 The great coal strike with it's at tcnd;tnt hardships, sacrifices and want was over. Five months and Y days of idlcness was behind the workers &nd ahead of them they risioned steady work and prosperity.
 Ky q. m. the hour for starting th@ day shift, the mon who turned out for work were in or about the mines. Everywhere there was ac- tlFifY the little NoNns' that pull cars around the colliorios were ruffing and tusslng in getting them into position.
 In some mines there was rivalry W"en th~ miner and his "budIy" in the chamber 10 beat the miner and his helper in the nc%t chamber in getting out the first car of coal.
 shafts had hardly finished "drop- ping men 10 the various levels be- fora they were hoistnc coal for the breakers, Once through the break CTS, where the coal is sized and otherwise prepared for market, it 'ras loaded into cars, which were male mp in trains and an carly start was made for various dcStjna., iions.
 What today's total of coal blown jown and brought out can only be
 stinalo1, Leading coal operators said they expected 10 produce about -5 per cent of fhe daily average of 6i,10o tons. Ali however, will not h. shipped away because much of if is needed 10 fill the coal com ranirs' own bins to keep for boiler uSo.
 1hnr" are about 1@i producing companies in the anthracite fields "ul th" fuel will he shipped in all directions. N"w York, where tho irmand is greatest probably will rc- c"iyn more than any o;hcr one city. Coal companics, is a rule, will try 'o @proai their product so that q ,ittIo will 20 to everybody rather than all 10 a t.w after vrck, it' Is 'stimat"d. the rush will he olor ami he industry will settle down 10 normal all thc whila steadily in crossing th" prodnction until maxi mum output is attained about the cpl of the month.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
POST OFFICE CLERKS OF
 STATE CONVENE HERE
Connecticut Branches to Hold Con- Ncntion in This City on
 Wa>hinGton's Birthday.

Tn" United National Association of Post office Clerks oi Connecti- cut will hold it's 18th annual convcn- ton in New Britain on Washingtons Birthday, The sessions of the con vention will be held at the l. 0. O. r, hall on Arch street. The convention delegates will bc guests ot the New Britain chapter and the local clerks have been bus, for several weeks making arrange mcnts,
 The convention will open at 1 o'clock in tn" afternoon. State President Nj, r. Murphy of ,'cw Britain will preside. The address Of waIcOm" will be made by Mayor A. N. raoncssa.
 One of the speakers will be Ma lional President C. r. Franciscus of New York city. He will speak al he convention and again at a ban quet ill the evening. John r, Lynn of New York city will be Il speaker also.
 One of tho features of the con N'ntion will he a womvn's bowling match, between teams of women from Bridgeport and New Britain. Spccial prizes will be given to the winners.
 Postmaster II. r. Erwin will he toaStmast"r a the banquet to b. held in tine evening. State and national officers will ho here 10 speak On matters of interest 10 th, clerks. Music will bo furnished hy O'Brien's orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Blamcs Schools for
 Recent Scandal Tales

ChiHago, Tch. lA LT-1t is n. fault of the school itsel rather than the pupils ii school lAdai stories get into tho newspaf "S, in the opinion of Prof Henry [. Nor rison Of the school of education Of the University Of Chicago. His analysis of present methods of teaching in American schools will soon he published by the University of Chicago Press.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
POnzi's Agent in Hub
 City Gets Fined $500

Boston, Feb. 1S lPl -- Calccdonlo AlVit', Boston agent for Charles Ponzt, former financial wizard. but now' operating in Florida lands, was fined $500 in superior court yesterday on his appeal from q municipal court sentence Of six months In jail for violation of the state "hlno sky" law.
 The assistant 10 the attorney general asked for clomcncy for AiYi'i, and Judge Fosdick in pro. nouncing sentence said he vas im- posing substantial fine but not enough 10 break the mans back"
 ANiti was convicted in the lower court on charge of selling ccrtif- caies Of indebtedness in connection with FonH's land development in Florida.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

states is concerned, says Charles F, Mitchell, president of tho National City bank of New York.
 II 1926 is more prosperous than last year he reasons, 1t would mean imitation, the forerunnor nof detlation, which means a headache, Dehation In spots now would be an encouragement that we would con- tinuo to maintain our equilibrium and equilibrium is q healthy thing for the country economically"
 Business conditions are excellent in bis opinion.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Man Arrested in Muncie
 Murder Is Given Freedom

Nunci' Ind. I'.h. IS OpA-Harry knarr, arrested yesterday in con- Gor'io0 with thr killing of Mir ant Mrs. Ben llanco near here last August, has been r. leased.
 Police w"le unable 10 link him with lho crime, for which Char}ra lon" Arm1 Wolfe Of Muncio. is "rrinE life sentences Hanro in a dying statrm'nt. charged Wolfe and GcorEe UutcAl Anderson. in 'arnational crook. with the shoot i"s, Ardersou "as killed in Muske- eo0, Mich, late Inst year.
 Eddie Duftey, a former associate o' knapp and now serving a prison rrm for rohb'ry, sald Knapp toli him Ae had partiripatol in the stootioe. Knapp charged Duffey with trying to frame him"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Light Wines and Beer
 Opposed by Mass SOlon,

fos}on, Feb, l8 lPl-The Massa- ohusctts legislature has declined to go on record as fayoring light wines and beer By q roll call vote of 131 to 64. the house of representatives yesterday refused 10 substitute for the adverse report of the commit. tee on constitutional law the rcsoIr- tion of Senator John ". McCor- mick that congress be m4morializcd in favor of the manufacture, sale, Transportation and distribution ot light wines and beer.
 The state senate took similar ac- lion few days ago. An effort 10 obtain a roll call vote at that time tailed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The Amazon river, South Ameri- ca, enters the ocean at about tho equator,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Was Very Caln

N'' WI ' htht
 At thn md of th" aria fhe on- fhuSjastjG hnns, stopped the ror- fornonco ~j'h applause. Marion smiled and hoW"1, yet when she resumed her singing she showed ru '\"jt"m'nt, In her outstrctch.d n9n1 she held candle steadily, its | .'au" never ilirK"riuE. When th" "n was ondol she was gi|"n min" curtain cal}s. Al the @nal curtain she vas called back 2u times and th'u, as tho drmoustrn- { fign threatened 10 "Xt"ud inl"tinitt- I lN. the curtain vas lowered so that h" tired singer might meet the Kansas City d"l-gafion which held q reception behind the scenes.
 r''o II, Kahn. rhuirmau of th l ho4rJ of directors of the Nrtropolj- tan Oprra company conpratuiatro i Nt@a 1allry ard expressed his taitl , m her fntur,.
 Mrs Tallty, MarIon's moth,r, th, 'IaNghi"r Of a German shoemaker -' ho lo""i music, sighed with ro- . li"' "h'" her daughter had finished , 'Ml' I'm glud that's orrr," sh, oAcjaun-I
 Mayor Albert | Reach Of Kansas City a4Iai'taI that he had not shared Mss Ta}l"y'a apparent calm. h4us@a tItyans in thoiY boxes, in irdrouy seats. and htddrn awuy all "'"r the house, ha}r had an awfuIl} DIV, fl rather royvons evening. '' h. .jI h.fN''n tho acts. IH # r.nr seat aat Maestro Aljt- ahlla, Marions first Metropolitan '"+cn. II" watched h~r Ions, ly through "Caro Nome" and at is rourmSlou smiled and saiI. "I am ~attsGo,l."
 Mss Tall,>-a falloH singers wrro '\ua}aEant in their praise. The \mcri~un NIgh,mFaIr," Was what Artgro Hodanzky. conductor, raIlrd h"r, II predicted that she would become as popular ns Patti. who waio h.r debut in lsc' at the age of lf.
 Eosp Noos lIo. perhaps ,hlnhiIa; cf h.g own d,.at ~ith rar4so m t'i>. '>eHunrd Tt Was a lovely 4StHt think Miss TaIloy is won- a,54l'
 With h'r I,.r,t safely behind her, N1>s Iail~y ro]ay began lrcrara- "ons for lvr second unptar ..- a4 Lucia" @' a special Was lston .'r'ha@r 1oat1a,, Nonda. Tn, soa's -r. sold "ut ycsfrrday Ky s,nmg ''r tl~ ho.a,e :or tvo operas believe Tallry has set q record.
 Tomorro" night she makes h.r redlo debut, singing with Mar,InolH Metropolitan tenor, from WIZ and allied stations.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
HEADS \. Y. LABOR MEN

Albany. \. r., Fob. IS P,--John Sullivan. of New York. was elected president of the New York State Federation Of Labor here yesterday at a meeting called 10 name a Suc- cessor to James r. Holland. who re- gently resigned 10 accept appoint ment by Mayor James J. Walker of New York as q member of the board of standards and appeals, Mir, Hol- land. however, was elected vice. president and will continue as q member of the executive council.
 Mir. Sullivan is also president of the New York Trades and Labor council.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Rum Runner Not Hero of
 Coast Guard Rescues

E's9etord, Me, Feb, IS tPl--It WAS learned last night that Antonio Lhbbe, brother of the hero of the rescue ot tho crow of the coast guard patrol boat G-l2G. was the man arraigncd in court here yos, l"rday on charge Of hootlcrgine. Earlier reports naming the defend- ant as tho rcScuer. Joseph I.abbo. were described as incorrect by Judge Snow, who presided at the court session.
 JulEe SnoN's statement was sub- T'dniiatcd by two deputy shcrirfs assigned 10 the case against An tonic.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Father at the Key

Across q little corridor from the stage, the debutant's B father, Charles M. Talloy telegraph operator for tho Missouri. Pacific railroad and oncf "n operator for The Associat- | "d Press, licked out the story of his , daughters triumph on q special
 leased wire installed by The As i sociated Press.
 1 His hand was a little unsteady i from excitement. but he chuckled as his fingers broadcast the story to the world. Behind him, sharing in his pleasure. stood Giulio Gatt-Ca. saga, general manager of the opera company
 Marion was tho least porturbcd of any Sh" sang her "Caro Nome" roloratura aria with ease and aSslr- ance. The audience was captjvatnd hy tn" purity of her tones as shn 'nlte obviously forgot herself in th4 artistry with which she sttac.ed tho difficult score.