davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-21
Logger Uses Thong of
Boot to Hang Himself

SEATTLE, April 21.-Mat Nell
son, a logger, used leather thong
of his boots to hang himself. His
body was found last night suspended
from clothes rack in a hotel
closet
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-21
TWO Arr. DEAD
BY EXPLOSION

BULLETIN - NEW LONDON
Conn, April 81 - Theodore Host
ir., chief boatswain, died this after
noon, making the third death from
the explosion. Another Is reported
diving. Five are in serious CON
dition.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
OPPOSES RESTORING U. S.
RIGHTS TO 90 HINDUS

Opposition to the restoring OF
citizenship rights to sixty-nine
Hindus, rendered without country
by a Supreme Court decision de-
priving them of their naturalization
papers, developed in the senate I'm.
migration Committee To-Day,
"This action would open the way
for the japanese who we're Illegally
naturalized by the Hawaiian courts,
and would cause an unfrien6ly feel
ing where good will is now being
developed between America and
Japan" a letter from James x,
Fisk, of San Francisco. president
of the California joint immigration
committee, declared.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
RAP sLACKNESS
IN D. {. OFFICES

Conditions in q number Of Dis
trict bureaus are "disgraceful' and
steps to correct them must be made.
Immediately, the House District
Commute was told today by Repre-
sentative Ernest w. Gibson, of Yer
mont, chairman OF the special sub
coinmitte now investigating local
conditions.
Legislation is needed to correct
slow work In the offices of the Re-
corder of. Deeds and the Registrar
of Wills. ne said Representative
Gibson stated that he has pre-
pared a bill. with the aid Of the
Bureau of Efficiency, to reorganize
these offices.
Work Is Months Behind
The work is now 10 months be-,
hind in both offices, he said. The
delay is due to archaic methods OF
administration" Gibson said.
The heads oc both offices will be
called before the subcommittee FRI
day night to explain conditions and
TO suggest remedial measures.
Blame for part of the delay was.
placed on the District Commissioners
by the Recorder of DEEDS. who de-,
clared they had refused his request
for heat and light after p. m so
that extra employees might be en-
gagged at night.
Delay Works Injustices
Delay in filing deeds result in
many injustices to District property
owners, it was stated by Represen-
tative William c. Hammer of Nortn
Carolina.
The committee unanimously in
structed Representative Frederick
N. Zihlr1an of Maryland, to pre-
sent a resolution to the House
providing an appropriation for an
investigator and clerk for the sub.
committee.
Gibson declared legislation is
necessary TO correct iniustices I'M
the appointment of guardians for
insane persons.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15

lI1dL Is the Way the ATNJOD r.
LOWS work. None of the long de-
lays inevitable in the large Chart
able organizations, with their stand
ardized systems of Investigation and
reports before action can be taken.
The GOOD FELLOWS are not con-
tent merely to turn over the money
for an Organization to administer.
They get to the cases themselves
and get there promptly.
If just enough GOOD FELLOWS
can be found all of Washington s.
poor families can be taken care of
between now and Christmas. How
would you like TO be the GOOD
FELLOW to this woman?
win you be SO kind as to give
my name to one of the GOOD FIJI
LOWS. My husband is working bat
only makes SIC a week and I have
four children and it takes nearly
every thing he makes to keep ex-
penses down and we don't have
money for coal after we pay othsr
expenses but would be more than
glad of anything. Hoping some one
win help me out on Christmas"
Here is another woman that has
had a hard time and appreciates
what the GOOD FELLOWS are do
ing.
II saw in the paper where you
are going to help the poor of Wash.
ington, so l thought l would write
and see If you could send some one
The Washington times., 1926-12-15

to help me and my little girl. We
never have anything much to spend,
and last year you people sent us q
good fellow and / can't tell you how
much happiness they brought us;
they were just wonderful. can't
thank you people too much for what
you did for us and. can't tell you
the wonderful happiness it brings
to us, so If you can send us some
one. please do. work, my husband
is gone away. left me, and I have
one child to support"
Fill out the GOOD FELLOW
blank, send it to the GOOD FELL
LOW Editor, The Washington
Times, Hearst Building. Washing
ton, d. C.
The editor sends you the name OF
that person or of those persons who
need something at this time gof the.
year. You are then a GOOD Eel.
LOW. And go and see for yourself
just what Is needed. Then you sup
ply that want. that demand.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
DRIVE FOR DOG
lice SES On

"A drive against owners Of I'M
licensed dogs was launched by the
police department today.
In i memorandum to command
ing officers, Major Edwin b. Hess.
superintendent of police, pointed
out that although the. dog pOpula-
ton in the District is increasing,
the number Of licenses il 1900 less
than this time last year.
IAN investigation, said Major
Hess, conducted in q portion of
the Northeast section OF the city
recently disclosed that only ! I out
of 100 dogs, which were investi-
gated, were licensed.
in another section Of the city.
comprising Logan Place, Second
Street and Pierce Street, 1t was
found that only three dogs had
been licensed out Of rs cases in.
vestigated.
'.Ycu can instruct the members
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
MORE SCH 0 OIL
SPACE NEEDED

More than 400 additional school
rooms are needed to relieve con-
gestion in the Districts public
school system. according to a re-
port just compiled by DR.. Frank ~.
Ballou, superintendent Of schools,
to be submitted to a meeting OF
the Board of Education this after
noon.
The report shows that on Novem-
her ass additional class rooms
were needed in the local school sys-
tenn to replace portables, eliminate
rented quarters and undesirable
rooms, reduce diversified classes and
eliminate buildings which have been
recommended for abandonment.
No Change Over 1925.
Summary Of DIR. Ballou's report
shows little improvement over
last year. when 1t was found that
465 rooms WERE needed to relieve
congestion. The figures have been
about the same for the past tive
years, as follows: 1920. 4S7; 1871,
498: 1922. 463: 1928. 459; 1924, 44S.
The most serious result of conges-
ton in the local schools, according
to DIR. Ballou'S report, is the num-
Der of part-time classes. To relieve
this condition he estimates that $50
additional class rooms are needed.
Other. Reasons Named
The other additional rooms are
needed for the following reasons:
To eliminate protables, IS; to eli
inmate undesirable rented quarters,
"a; to eliminate oversize classes, AZ;
to abandon buildings recommended
for immediate abandonment in 1903,
4: to abandon buildings recon-"
mended for early abandonment in
1908, 90; to abandon other buildings
now unfit for use, 81.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
COOLIDGE SIGNS
UTILITIES BILL

President Coolidge today signed
bin providing for Public Utilities
Commission for the District of Co
lumbia.
Under the terms Of the measure,
two Commissioners, a peoples coun.
sci and the present District Engineer
Commissioner will have charge of all
public service problems
One Commissioner win be ap"
pointed for two years, to serve from
July l. 1926, and another to serve
from that date until July /, 1929.
In addition. the member of the Dis.
trict of Columbia Commission, act
ing as Engineer Commissioner, win
head the public utilities body, sitting
as chairman. A local attorney, who
has had five years practice before
the District Supreme Court. will be
named as peoples counsel
The member chosen as peoples
counsel will serve for four years on
the utilities body. Each Commits
sioner, as well as the counsel, will
receive salary of $500 annually.
No indication as to the possible
selection of Commissioners has been
given out by the White House
The Washington times., 1926-12-15

THE HIDDEN VALLEY

Today I heard q brown thrush singing
where purple cherries grew,
And straight to the west my thoughts
went wiuging-
TO q hidden valley and you.
Ne IN a spot where lovely flowers
In shining wilderness defy
A snowy peak, which sentry-llke, towers,
Striving to meet the sky.
Enchanting streams tinkle their song
Az slowly they creep to sea.
Soft frorn the east the first breath
Comes sweet as q kiss could be.
TJnOn the blossoms the sums last flush
LinRefs, golden and blue.
thrush
Gomez echOing through.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
RULES FOR HAPPY LIFE
ON THRIFT WEEK AGENDA

Ten rules for a happy life will be
stressed before the public during
observance of National Thrift Week
January II to %, according to Louis
Rothschild, director of the Better
Business Bureau, today. who Is TAX.
ing an active part in the campaign
this year.
The District Commissioners are TO
be asked by the committee in charge
to make a public proclamation of
the savings drive. Each day will
be designated for a specific act:
Monday. January IL will be
known as National Thrift Dav":
Tuesday, National Budget and
Economy: next day. Own Your Own
Home: Save Investment Day; PAY
Bills Day, and Share with Others
Day.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
ACCUSED GYPSY WOMEN,
OF RoBBING HIM OF sis

Following report made to poll, e
by Milton A. Conner, of Winchester,
Va, that he had been robbed by two
gypsy. women, police last night ar
rested Mary Diemstro. 20 years old,
and charged her with the robbery.
Conner said that he was walking
along Pennsylvania Avenue Nortn-
west with a friend when they we've
approached by the gypsies and in
vited in to 223 Pennsy lvania Ave
While they were there, he said, he
was robbed of SIS.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
DEATH FROM GAS is
BLAMED ON ACCIDENT

Found unconscious in his gas
filled room at $50 II st. N W.
early today, Ernest Hurd, colored :,
AZ, was pronounced dead upon ar
rival at Emergency Hospital. Police
think that he accidentally left a gas
jet open.
Hurd rented room at the u
Street address and told his land
lady that he came from Chicago,
A card found in his pocket read,
Notify Eliza Hurd. 4533 Indiana
Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, in case Of ac.
cident."
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
MOONEY WARNS XMAS
MAIL CRUSH is HERE

The first alarming increase In
Christmas mail at the local. post
office began today, Postmaster VIII
liam M. Mooney announced.
Only nine more days before Christ
mas. was the warning Of the Post
master to those who wish to have
their presents reach their destina-
ton on time. There is no time to
WASTE, he. aaiH.'
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
THREE D. C. POLICEMEN
TRANSFERRED BY HESSE

The following transfers in the
police department were ordered by
Maj. Edwin B. Hesse, superinten.
dent of police, today:
Pvt Walter b. Clark from foot
patrol duty, Fifth precinct, to foot
Pvt. Harry w. Pickles from
motorcycle officer, Thirteenth, to
foot patrolman, Twelfth.
Pvt. George w. Shinault from
foot patrolman, Twelfth, to motor
cycle officer Thirteenth precinct.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
BOARD OF TRADE BARS
SPEECHES FOR DINNER

Speeches will not be tolerated at
the annual mid-winter dinner Of the
Washington Board of Trade, Feb
ruary s. at the New Willard Hotel,
it was declared today by those in
charge.
The committee in charge will meet
tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock in the
board rooms to perfect arrange.
ments, DIR. Frank E. Gibson Is d.
recting.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
10 YOUR BIT,.

Now. as We prepars 20 greet new
Yuletide.
when peace and goodwill should
prevail.
oh; may we AL I'm harmony abide
sail.
Begin at once 10 diffuse fresh cheer,
Choose pleasing words and wear Q
smiles
near,
IntrudinR not, yet helping all the
while.
TOday IL the time sou have In sight
Tomorrow, some may not see,
Endeavor to make each moment bright,
Nearer bliss, your path Will be-
I'll. SMITH.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15

Chicago mothers are not the
only ones sDIso find It difficult
tp srpIai,s to their gOunO ones
the presence of 50 many Gnntd
Clauses on street corners ard III
stores. This once beautiful myth
0g Kris KriatgIe Il surely becons-
2ss0 more be3stddling than eUeY
to youngsters. @. 3.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
Are You a Good Fellow?
The Washington Times Will Help You
Spread Christmas Cheer
Among Needy.

suits few days ago printed the of poor woman
children all in need of clothes and food This
quickly assigned to fine GOOD FELLOW To-day this
good fellow phoned the editor that she had been to visit
the and asceaned their needs and would provide for
them Immediately.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15

The bite Of a lady mosquito Is
practically painless, says mo-
quito expert. So II you find q
lady mosquito cheering on you,
do nothing. Besides, it's bad
9ltanners to strike female. In
order to tell a female mosquito
from a male one, 1orite to the
Department of Agriculture for
bulletins. AUNT DEDA,
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
Sues Again
A NURsEMAID AT THREE

THE AFFAIRS Of the PrOysdent
Relief Association and the Br0s-
nan family are In court again,
through j new suit for 500;
filed by John BrOsnall, IT., against
his sisters and w. GWyun Card.
ner.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
Winter Closing Grip
On Capital With
Icy Fingers
~ MartIn. 80 rhOtographsr.

Closing its grip ON Washing
ton today, winter VIII drive the
mercury down to rs degrees
with i further descent 70 fol
low tomorrow
The sudden drop probably win
be followed BY rain or snow this
afternoon. increasing during the
night and tomorrow with q
northeast wind, which viii slowly
work around 10 the northwest.
The forecaster announces that
NO appreciabIe rise Of temper
ature is in sight.
Of your command to make special
effort to institute prosecution
against all parsons having dogs
which have not been licensed.
Water-tight goggles have been in-
vented by an Englishman to enable
swimmers to see under water being
fitted with lenses that refract the
light to reach their eyes properly.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
WHAT WE ARE NOW

We brag that we're AngIo-saxons
And We set ourselves on thrones.
when the truth 10 we're just . lot Of
Human AngIo-Saxophones.
ARIZONA IKE.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
ECONOMY THE WATcHwoRr

Our lamdIGdy is a sCondeT,
Says little, doesn't SHUTTER;
But she nlUays heats our kniUes
So sOe cart use much butter.
HASH HOUSE HENRY.
The Washington times., 1926-12-15
CONDITIONS IN D. c. OFFICES CALLED DISGRAC
rec us.pAt OFFICE

BARBER SHOPS OF OLD
1'm looking back ten years or more
To the barber shops Of old,
when BARRIERS talked their heads off
And In verbosity never grew cold.
cared not for talkatiye BARRIERS.
They added nothing to my life,
For got all the talking wanted
From my gabby little wife,.
But still miss the old-time days.
OF something ! seem robbed
when 1 find the chairs all filled
with flappers getting bobbed.
STEAMBOAT STEVE.
ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL
TEAM
Dear Bill: Now that the So
called experts have finished pick
ing their AIl-American team, I
an sending you team that ant
be beaten, and should be unani-
mously chosen:
L. E.--HaiI, Columbia.
L. T. Eimfrom, Missouri.
L. G.-Ruff, Center.
Center SticI1e, Of Williams.
II. G.-Toobe, of Colgate.
R. T.-Essaighs, of Carlisle.
r. E.-BattIe, Of Gettysburg.
@. B.-Hyest, of Ames.
HI. B.-FOuntaine, Penn.
II. B.-Monl, of st. Bonaventure.
B.-LOck, of Yale.
ANDY.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
Season On Quail
Nears Close-But
Well What OF 1t!

Reminders that only nine days
of quail season remain for hunts
men come under the head Of Rube
Goldberg's line, "It doesn't mean
anything, at least as far as local
sportsmen are concerned. Quail
are as evident in this part of north
ern Arizona as feathers on a frog,
and determined work of deputy
game wardens around Winslow has
made quail shooting about as, pro-
fitable as going over Niagara Falls
in g barrel.
around Winslow led to rigorous
trespass restrictions on areas which
were stocked with quail not long
ago, and if the good work is con-
tinued, a day may come when Nav
ajo county sportsmen can enjoy
quail shooting on par with their
more fortunate counterparts in CEN
trail and southern Arizona.
Ducks and Geese are still in
evidence in certain favored loca-
tions, although the flights are be-
ginning to dwihdle. On lakes and
streams far from civilization the
water birds will be found until
spring, for this marks the edge
OF the boundaries Of the southern
flight for some species
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
Williams Schools
Close For HOLIDAYS
With Exercises

WILLIAMS, Dec. %. = Schools
closed here yesterday for the
Christmas vacation. Christmas
trees in each room, and simple
gifts for the children were the
order at the Grammar school.
A Community Christmas pro-
gram, consisting of a short play
presented by the high school Dra-
matte Club, Christmas carols by
til elittle ones, and choruses by
the Community Church choir was
enthusiastically appreciated BY
the audience last night.
The comforting of the second de-
gree of Oddfellowship on four
candidates, which had been sched-
uled for last night, was pOstpOn-
ed until next Wednesday, at which
time the candidates will receive
both the second and third degrees.
Word has been received from
Mrs. Jennie Lee Barnes, who
started overland for Ell Centre, by
the little ones, and choruses by
rived at her destination without
mishap.
Miss Alice Bickle, of Page
school in Los Angeles, arrived to-
day for a visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith.
Johnnie ellison was in Flagstaff
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Terry left on
No. 8 this afternoon to visit rela-
tives in Los Angeles.
The Misses Bessie AlcOrn and
Mary Watson will spend Christ
mas with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. G.. Watson, at Yuma.
Miss Annie Jaggard, of the high
school faculty, will leave tomorrow
for Ajo, to remain until after the
Christmas holidays.
Mis- Sarah Wilson, teacher of
Domestic Science, will spend the
vacation at Tucson.
Mrs. Webb was called to Wins
low yesterday morning by the SER
ious illness of her mother.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
Seven Convicted
In Mail Robbery

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. % (AP)
Six men and one woman, on
trial here for the last three weeks
for the robbery of a Union Paci-
fic mail train ON August 10, last,
near Rock Springs, in which they
obtained loot valued at $320,000 to-
night were found guilty by jury
in the United States district court.
Four of the men, Jack Madigan,
q mail clerk on the robbed train /;
Jack Kearns, Howard e. Barnett
and John Kamaritis, were convict.
ed on all of the eleven counts. in
the indictment; Theodore (Ted)
Theodore, and Paul Sourlos, were
convicted on six of the eleven
counts and Edna Nagley, the wo-
man in the case was convicted Of
but one count, that Of conspiracy.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
SENIORS DANCE
AT FLAGSTAFF
IS BIG SUCCESS

FLAGSTAFF, Dec. 23.-The Sen
ior Glass dance, held last night was
a thoroughly successful function.
Decorations of Christmas trees and
holly .beautified the high school
gymnasium. Christmas features
dominated the musical program.
Especially appreciated was a skit
The Night Before Christmas" in
which both Santa and his reindeer
were dramatically impersonated by
members of the class OF 1927.
AllSthe Flagstaff young people at
tending the University of Arizona
at Tucson are spending their yaca-
tion days at their homes here. They
include Miss Dorothy Jackie, Miss
Katherine Miller Miss Lucille Koch
Walter Benson, Robert Taylor
Walter Runke and King Koch. !.
Mrs. Charlotte.Acker, county sup7
erintendent OF Schools for Coconino
county; President Grady Gammage
of the, N. A. T. c., and Superintend-
ent j. O. Thomas of the city
schools, will attend the convention
of delegates to the Arizona State
Teachers association to be held al
Phoenix, December 27-29. This
meeting will determine the policies
of the association for the coming
year
Senator elect Walter Runcke, ad-
dressed the Civics section of the
Woman's club at the club house
here Tuesday afternoon.
Supervisor-elect Joe Waldhaus
Captain J. B. Wright, and Mr.. Ar
thur Young, and Deputy Sheriff
G. d. Mckinney, motored to Pres
colt Tuesday to confer with the
Yavapai county supervisors about
matters of common interest to both
counties.
Mrs. r. j. Conner has as guest
this week her mother, Mrs. VIM
Juhl of Williams. Mr.. Juhl will be
with the family of his daughter for
Christmas day.
r. c. Kaufman of Winslow, Dis
trict Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
of the B. p. o. e. paid a visit to
Flagstaff Lodge 499 last night. A
large attendance came out to greet
him in spite of the weather, and
splendid meeting resulted.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
Whipple Veterans
Elect New Officers

WHIPPLE, Dec. 23-The1 Bucky
0'Neil Post No. SAL, Veterans of
Foreign Wars announces election
of their officers for the ensuing
year. (
The following are the officers
elected: John H. Beckman, com
mander; Henry Browning, Senior
Vive-commander; Charles Fogle,
Jr.,. Vice-commander; John J. Hen
messy, Quartermaster;; john l.. Sui
liivan, Judge Advocate; George
Mattern, Chaplin; Jacob Young,
Officer of the Day; w. A. Napier,
Arthur F. J. Karigan and Gustavo
j. Johnson, Trustees. Command
er Beckman appointed johns Edw.
Price, Post Adjuttant.
Michael Rabbit was given an
honorary membership for. life in
the Bucky O'Neil Post, for past
services rendered the post.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
w. D. III. MEETS
DOG PROTECTION ASKED

LONDON, Dec. % .(AP)-Un-
lucky dogs have been led astray
in such numbers for medical and
scientific research that thousands
of London pet owners have appeal
ed to the authorities for protec-
ton.
A question of dog stealing has
been brought up in the House of
Commons before. The Research
Defense Society contends that re-
search workers, by paying from G
to shillings for any kind of
dog, have given impetus to dog
stealing here and are responsible
for the death of great numbers of
these animals.
The research workers claim that
they thought the dogs were home
less CANNES and not beloved pets
which had been caught mapping by
the dog catchers.
Winslow daily mail., 1926-12-24
Convicted Chinese /
-
Moved To Prescott

g. a. as~ - =
/ i KINGMAN, Dec; 20 (AP)q- Alf
five Of the Chinese convicted here
yesterday Of Staying Tom King;
Chinese proprietor of a local res,
taurant on the night of October 90
We're removed today from the Mo-
have county jail by Sheriff w. p
Mahoney, to Prescott, where they,
Will be confined in the larger and
stronger Yayapai county Jail until
due to appear here for sentence. B
The juries which tried their cas-
es fixed the penalties at death.
l.. L. Wallace, defense attorney
announced today that he was pres
pairing an appeal to the state SUI
preme, court for new trial or
trials. y