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The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Coal Canyon, one of the more recent of scenic dis
coveres which is attracting the attention of even
pioneers who believed they had visited every point
of interest in this section of the country.
Coconino county is the largest county in the
world and every year more natural wonders are
discovered within it's confines.
We are grieved to note in the Phoenix papers
when speaking Of the highways west they always
mention the fact that the road leads to Los An
geles. This would seem to indicate that the road
is only used to get away from Phoenix. What we
need eds is ''ingrogHg" roads seaff aexaAs
The sentiment favoring the nomination Of
Judge E. S. Clark for governor has stopped over
state lines even into New Mexico. Old friends
there are eagerly boosting for him because he
used to live there early in his western career
Two men were recently robbed of $1,000 by
hold-up men at Coney Island. Evidently the VIC
Tins hadn't been at Coney long or they wouldn't
have had so much money.
guest of Miami hotel recently committed
suicide by leaping from the eighteenth floor of
the building Doubtless the guest was rendered
desperate by receipt of the customary hotel bill.
The Queen of Roumania is coming to America
in September, which means that we will have to
take the moth balls out of the pockets of our dress
suit about month earlier than usual.
According to news dispatches French troops
recently killed several hundred Syrians' But the
trouble is that they can't get anything for the
scalps.
The United States was the worlds greatest ap-
pie producer in 1926 which is another reason why
we are able to keep our government in such apple
pie order.
British scientists say that the bald head is the
brainiest This is accounted for doubtless on the
theory that the big brain pushes the hair out by
the roots.
The leading crop of the. state of California is
oranges, bat it must be said in all fairness that
Hollywood still continues to turn out its full quota
of lemons.
!, 1t is said that the experts of all countries are
going to get together to save the franc Does
this mean they are going to neglect the farmer
from now on?
We don't know just what Cal and AL talked
about but, we are willing to bet that Cal didn't
consult All about any improvements or repairs at
the White House
The young lad used to get real thrill out of
his first pair of long pants and now the old man
gets the Same kind of thrill when he puts on his
first pair of knckers.
What has become of the old-fashioned politl-
clan who urged the adoption of the primary sys-
tenn so the poor candidate would have chance? :?
President Coolidge the other day fished in the
brook of his boyhoOd and we're willing to bet ten
to one that it didn'tslook as big as it used to.
If jim Reed ever gets out of the United States
senate just think of how much money he can
make by starting detective agency.
Lets Talk About My Sweetie is the title of a
popular song. But in real life it isn't necessary
M a IL l.aAc - 4laxa4
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
WILL CUT TAXES
On INCOMES FOR
1927, NOT 1928
Chairman Madden Of Appro-
priations Committee Pre-
diets Reduction in Year

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Martin B. Mad.
den of Chicago, chairman Of tho
ii ouse Appropriations Committee.
predicted that taxes on 1927 incomes
will be cut by Congress between
$500, 100000 and $500. 100000 citing
the predicted treasury surplus this
year Of $250,OO0,000 as justification.
He said Congress undoubtedly would
be able to arrange new tax cut"
He declared that he would recon-
mend a reduction.
Mr.. Madden declared himself In
favor of the removal OF the theater
amusement tax, further reduction
of the surtax and the corporation tax
as among the next steps for tighten
ing the Nations burden.
He made no suggestions regarding
the reduction of taxes based on 1925
incomes.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
REPUBLICANS ARE
DOOMED ASSERTS
DR.. N. N. BUTLER
Says They Must Come Out in
Open Regarding Many
Big Problems.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Dr. Nicholas
Murray Butler, President of Colum-
bia University, declared last night
that the Republicans will follow the
Wings into political oblivion unless
they take a righteous side in a
great moral political issue, prohibi-
ton"
DR.. Butler said that the public ap-
proved tax reduction and govern
ment economy but wishes move
on to the solution of other problems.
He reiterated his opinion that the
Eighteenth Amendment, the Nolstead
Act. is in "A class with the remain
der of the Constitution and the whole
body of American tradition and prin-
ciple."
DIR. Butler said the situation can
not continue indefinitely as it is i'm
possible to enforce conflicting laws
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Viscountess Makes
Her Own Gowns Now

LONDON, Nov. 6. - Viscountess
Falkland is making the gowns for
the wedding of her future daughter
in-law, Miss Joan Southey, which
are to be distinctive. The bride is
very fair and will wear an ivory
satin Of medieval design, with u
slim cut bodice and full skirt which
will be almost ankle length. The
train of ivory satin will be hand
embroidered with sprays of Madonna
lilies. The bridesmaids frocks are
of white georgette and will be worn
with wreaths of jasmine.
Viscountess Massereene and Fer
rand is another titled woman who
designs her own frocks. Like the
Queen OF Roumania, she abhors
gowns which are like all other wo-
men are wearing.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
MAIL ROBBERY
IS THRILLING
Mail Clerk Held Prisoner for
Hours, in Automobile
by Robbers.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Nov. c.
Truman II. King, United States mail
clerk. was prisoner in a speeding
automobile for five hours yesterday
following mail robbery. by two
robbers. at Hibbing. 200 miles north
of here. He was released at the
outskirts of Minneapolis.
King was on his way TO the post
office at lIibbing from the railroad
station with registered mail pouches,
in an automobile The automobile
was stopped, two men seized the
pouches and forced him into their
ear. He resisted and the second
robber attacked him from the rear
and threatened to use his gun
p. A. Flynn. an eye witness. said
King tusseled until gun was poked
against his ribs. Other witnesses
said they believed it was a movie
scene. There was some shooting.
This is the first major post office
holdup since Marine Guards started
There are no Marines at Hibbing.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
.LONCWQRTH SEES
LITTLE CHA nee.
F R 0 N ELECTION,
Speaker Says G. O. P. Will
Have 20 Majority and Or
ganization viii Be Same.

CINCINNATI. O.. Nov. 6.~-Speaker
Nicholas Longworth- said today that
the Republicans will have solid
working majority in the next House
of Representatives of not less than
90. 1t means, he said his re-elect ION
as Speaker and also it means the
reelection of Representative John
Q. Tilson of Connecticut as Majority
leader and the continuance of all i'm
portant committees in the House of
Representatives as they stand today
without change"
In the present House of Represen-
tatives the Republican paper major
ity over all is SO. but the reliable
ma jority is something less than so.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Former Trooper Testifes
In Hall-Mills Murder Case

SOMERVILLE, n. j., Nov, G.
Henry l.. Dickman. former trooper
in the New Jersey State Police,
testified today at the Hall-Mills muir
der trial that the late Azarian Beck
man. Prosecuting Attorney for Som
erset County. paid him $4,000 to
leave the state in 1928. At the time
the offer was made and accepted,
he had been working seven months
investigating the Staying of the min
lister and his chorister. Dickman de-
clared no reason was given for the
payment of the money to him.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
SALVATION ARMY
OFFICIALS WILL
VISIT THIS CITY
Delegation Will Arrive II
Juneau on Evans
Public Meetings.

Prominent Salvation army officials
are due in Juneau tomorrow on the
Admiral Evans for a three day visit.
The officials are on their way to
Hoonah where Salvation Army
Congress will be held.
The officials will hold public meet
ings in Douglas and Juneau during
to Capt Q. Edwards, of the juneau
Salvation Army Corps, in charge of
arrangements.
Tomorrow night, if the Admiral
Evans arrives in time, a big meeting
will be held in Eagles Hall at Doug
las. The Congregational Community
Church, under the leadership of Mr..
Hammock, will assist in the meeting.
Monday night, a public meeting
will be held in the Methodist Church
in Juneau at 7:30 o'clock II. l..
Faulkner will be chairman. The pub
lie is invited.
Tuesday night at 1880 O'Clock. a
public meeting will be held by the
Salvation Army officials in the Nat
i've Presbyterian Church.
Sunday morning and afternoon
meetings are held in abeyance owing
to the uncertain arrival of the Ad-
miral Evans, it was stated by Capt.
O. Edwards.
Col. Gideon Miller. the chief secre-
tary of the Salvation Army for West
ern Canada and Alaska will spend
Sunday in Juneau and will deliver
several public addresses in the inter
ests of the Christian work of the
organization. Col Miller will be ac-
companied by Mrs. Miller. and by
several assistant officers of the
Army These will include Major S.
Church, veteran editor of the War
Cry: Major w. J. Carruthers. Di-
visional Commander and Staff Capt.
James Merritt also a Divisional Com
mander.
On their way to Juneau these Off
GERS visited Ketchikan, SaXman, Met
lakatla and Wrangell. Following the
visit to Juneau they will conduct a
congress for Indian ENJOYS at Hoo
nah. They will then go to visit
Prince Rupert. Hazleton, Glen Vow
ell, Prince George, Edmonton and
Drumheller, preaching and giving
other public addresses at all points
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Parking Space for Is, 900
Autos IN Heart of City

tween the parking space and the
shore, but a strip 300 feet in width
lies between the depressed tracks of
the Illinois Central Railroad and the
main driveway. In this space, for
ingress, 1900 feet long, 1,200 cars
can stand abreast. With longitudin-
al driveways for ingress. there is
room for IA rows, or 16,SOO cars.
Except for a large space at the
north end OF the park, the rest of the
space is free.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

ROME. Nov 6.-Premier Musso-
lini's Cabinet has approved measures
to protect the Fascist regime from
plots against the life and liberty of
the Premier and members of the
Royal Italian family.
Such plots are punishable by
death This applies to any Italian
or foreigner who attempts to injure
Italy. in fact, or even by propaganda.
Membership in any anti-Fascist or
ganization is penalized by imprison'
ment. Passports allowing Italians to
leave the country are annulled.
Licenses of antagonistic newspapers
are revoked. Clubs suspected OF
ansi-Fascism are dissolved.
A special investigation service at
Legion headquarters of the Fascist
is inaugurated and will pass judg-
ment above crimes entrusted to
special courts representing the Army,
Navy .Aeronautical Corps and Fas-
cst militia.
The law will last five years, effec-
tive Immediately, and the law ap-
proves extension of bureaucracy for
another four years keeping official
dom free of anti-Fascist elements
to amend the law.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
new SHAKE-UP
IN DRY FORCE
Gen. Andrews Lets Out
Three Oficers-Seek-
ing New Legislation.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6. While
Assistant Secretary of Treasury An
drews, Prohibition Administrator, de-
MED the Coast Guard has sold out
TO the bootleggers, he made it known
that he was determined to seek
legislation next month giving the
Government greater control OF medl-
cinal liquor. This was revealed in
the District of Columbia prohibition
machinery when three agents were
dismissed for conduct "distinctly un-
becoming to Federal officers
Gen. Andrews asserted that reports
that the Coast Guard decamped to
the liquor law violators is Laid to
bootleggers who need advertising for
homemade foreign liquor
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Ford Paws Expenses

VANCOUVER, u. C., Nov. c.
Queen Marie's Incidental expenses
will cost Henry Ford 100000 by the
time the party returns to New York
J. B. Ayres. personal representative
on the special train declared. The
expenses include loans TO nearly
every member of Her Majesty's re-
tinue Everything bought, from Gig
arettes and gum to other wants. Ford
is paying, as we'll as all automobile
baggage expenses. and costs of the
party wherever it stops. One hun
dred and sixty eight limousines and
sedans have been used so far and
Ford pays the cost of the driver.
An approximate loss of $1,000 is
expected when the machine Is sold
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
COOLIDGE PLANS
TO Give SURPLUS
BACK TO PAYERS
President Recommends that
10 or IL Per Cent of
Taxes Be Handed Back
THINKS PERMANENT TAX
CUT net ADVISABLE NOW
Proposal Is to Continue Re-
funding Surplus Until Con-
gress Decides Reduction.

WASHINGTON. Nov 6.-Presi-
dent Coolidge has declared in favor
Iof The ''smedate reduction of taxes
in t. farn of a refund of 10 or II
per fCr' of individual and corpora
ton axes paid this year on last
years hco.He.', according to an an
noea"em made at the White
i!ona2 3t
said thai studies made by
IL ID, Indicated that the CUR
p.ua tl.s year would amount to
So. 900 10. The President be-
lieyes that refund Of that amount
wo.id - Nlrranted.
While he President will make
sueh recommen = ton in his mes
Sege to Congress n December, he
VIII not ask - permanent tax
ea in the form of new revenue
Ia rho President plans that re-
II n5a of the amounts suggested may
Up - next years taxes the same
as the present year. and to continue
on that basis until Congress is able
to determine whether IA permanent
reduction is yoss'b BILE.
Treasurv Department Approves
III treasury Department asserted
that the Presidents stand is finan-
cially sound, and it is cons sidered
probable that Chairman William r.
Green Of the House Ways and Means
Committee. which must give first
consideration to the Coolidge pro-
posal, might ask the committee to
stud3 the plan when it convenes
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
DEFICIT, ALASKA
RAILROAD, DROPS

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. G.
General Manager Noel w. Smith, of
the Alaska Railroad, reports deficit
of Sligo, 900 for this year The
deficit was $1,250,000 in 1925 and
S1,750,000 in 1924.
The earnings this year were ST.
680000 and operating expenses 81
237 900 The earnings exceeded last
year by s26O,000. Freight revenue
increased as also did passenger and
miscellaneous income.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
is NOT
MARRYING YET
Denies Knowledge OF Plans
to Wed ItaGan-Queen
Has Her Say.

VANCOUVER, b. G.. Nov. 6.-Prn-
cess lleana joined Queen Mnrie here
yesterday in a laughing denial at
the knowledge of any plan, of her
marriage to Crown Prince Humbert
of Italy, as suggested in Bucharest
dispatches saying an Italian delega-
ton which King Ferdinand received
might broach the subject.
Princess Ileana blushed and said
1T is not true"
Queen Marie also denied that she
has been hunting for potential kings
for her daughter to riarry. ut is
no more true now than heretofore" a"
said Queen Marie.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Senator johnson Berates
Supreme Court Decision

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-Senator
Hiram w. Johnson, Republican OF
California, declared today that the
Supreme Court decision in the Myers
postmaster case of Portland, Oregon,
giving the President power to re-
move Federal officials without con-
sulting the Senate, gave the Execu-
tive uncontrolled and uncomfortable
power.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
BROADWAY FETE TO BE
"MAIN STREET, FROLIC

NEW YORK. Nov. 6. Father
Knickerbocker is 800 years old and
Broadway, the pleasure loving ard
probably best known member of hi
family of famous streets. is prerar
ing to celebrate the anniversary.
II will be regular "hOme town"
celebration. with parade and the
usual festivities by which an Amer
lean city tells the world il has pass
ed another important milestone. Ap.
parently nothing will be missing. not
even the big feature of such events
the carnival
Seek "OIdest" Merchant
And the place big enough to be
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
HUNT PROBABLY
WINS IN CLOSE
ARIZONA RACE
Almost Complete Returns In
dicate thae Gov. Hutn
Will Get Fourth Term

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. g. With
but l isolated precincts in Arizona
not yet reported. Gov George w. p
Hunt. Democratic candidate for a
fourth term as Governor, is leading
T.. S. Clark, Republican, by 1875
votes The votes from 469 out of
4S0 precincts gave Gov. Hunt 80. .494
and Clark 39.309.
Except for one four.year tern, 1919
to 1923, Gov. Hunt has been Gov
ernor of Arizona ever since the ad-
mission of the State to the Union
in 1911.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Treasure Seekers Dig
On Creek for Bank Loot

BELLINGHAM Wash. Nov. g.
Treasure seekers are digging up the
banks of California Creek, south of
Blaine. in search for loot said 10
have been buried there after Ia
coma bank robbery. three years ago
The story was told by boy who
discovered the first hiding place
The plunder was then reburied on
the creek and search is on for It,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT, B. c.. Nov. 6.
thousand pounds OF
haIibut were offered for sale here
today. American halibut sold for
II and 25 cents and Canadian for
10 and 1880 cents.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Parking space
for $4,000 automobiles in the heart
of the city, without standing one OF
them in the streets. is unique ad-
junct of Chicago.
The parking area is Grant Park,
on the shore of Lake Michigan. Just
across Michigan Avenue lies the
business center.
Grant Park was made by filling in
the lake. 1t is a half mile wide be-
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
RURAL RETURNS DEFEAT
PROHIBITION REPEAL

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.-Rural
votes returning late have gradually
upset the heavy lead for the repeal
of the Prohibition law that was piled
up in the cities. With 229 precincts
missing the vote stands: For repeal
49O,7S2, against repeal 546,1s6
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

called title Old New York" Is
bnaN enough 70 seek out the oldest
LIVING merohant" on Broadway. OLD
timers in the city are being asked to
search their recollections for the
name of the individual who deserves
the title.
Broa Iway. the show-shop OF the
world. V III be the setting for its own
"show" in comma amOration of the
Tercentenary oil New York City.
1626-lS26. tarting on Wednesday.
Member II. and continuing through
Friiay, the street thoroughfare OF
HE bright lights will resemble o
(Confiniiod
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
Use Gasoline to Kindle
Fire; 3 Children Dead

PRINCE RUPERT. b. c., Nov. G.
Advices received here report the
death of three Indian children in a
hospital at Kincolith, on Portland
Canal, near the mouth of the Mas
River, from burns received in their
home at Gitlakdamix, up the river
The fire was caused when gasoline
was poured on a fire in kitchen
stove.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
" omen S Smoking
Rooms " 0nted
In DOInuitorieS

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-The Daily
Northwestern, the student publ
cation of the Northwestern Uni
versity, asks the faculty for ap-
proval of the establishment Of
women's smoking rooms il dor
mitOries.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06
CLAMP SCREWS
DOWN ON ITALY,;
Law IS N ADE
Plots Against Fascism Be
Punishable by Death
Ants Driven Out.

BULLe iN-ROME, Nov. C.
Italy is today virtually under
martial law.
Premier Mussolini has added
Ministry of the Interior to his
six portfolios.
The Premier exhorted his CO.
horts to support him by carrying
into effect his two favorite
maxims: 1.-TWO eyes for one eye
and for one tooth an entire set
of teeth" and "The best way to
defend is to attack"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

Persons in every state are suggest
ing names for Chicagos centennial,
intended to be a world exposition,
in 1898.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

Chicago's surface and elevated
lines carry monthly approximately 20
times the city's population.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1926-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov s. 49, Joshua
+. Hayes, Abraham Lincoln's person
al physician, died here today at the
age of 95.
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New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. Joseph Barry and daughters Faith and Ruth of Bassett street, will leave Sunday for Sound View, to spend the month of August.
 Mrs. Dominick China and daugh- ter of 1915 Stanley street. and Miss Susie China of S5S Elm street, are spending the week at Short Beach, Branford
 The Misses Gladys Larson of Stan- ley Quarter and Esther Ellison of City avenue, spent last week at Sound View.
 Miss Margaret Sheehan, James V. O'Brien and Charles Bickerton, jr., of the post office staff are on their vacations.
 Miss Veronica Noble and Miss Mamie Murphy of Harrison street left for Lake Winnepeasaukee N. H. where they will spend two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert J. schilling of Harrison street are spending q months vacation in the Whit. Mountains, N. H. Mrs. Michael Kehoe and daughters Mary, and Winifred of Fremont street, and Winifred Fodt of Jubilee street, are spending two weeks a. Momauguin.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
Deep River Concern Is
 To Be ReOrganiZed

Deep River, Aug. S.-Following two meetings of stockholders in the Philip k. Pratt Manufacturing com pany here yesterday, the plant was today reopened and placed in charge of E.. H. Lounsbury. Hartford at torney. It was announced that op- erations would be resumed on a small scale with Is men and that the company would be reorganized. Philip R. Pratt, the proprietor mys- terious disappeared last Friday and has not been seen since. It was be- lieved that the maturity of a large note was the cause of his disappear ance. The Agners of the note were Ernest L. Prann, Daniel R. Kane and John H. Christensen who are said to be the principal stockholders of the company.
 It was also announced that a manager will be obtained within a few days and that new officers will be elected
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
s. and F. Motor Sales
 EmplOyes On Outing

Employees of the S. & r. Motor Sales Co. of 1129 Stanley street, will be the guests of the company off cials tomorrow on an outing al Block Island. About Is persons are employed by the company and at 9 0 o'clock tomorrow morning, they will be taken by motor to New London where they will board boat bound for Block Island.
 Arriving at the resort, the party will be treated to a shore dinner after which bathing, boating and sports of all sorts will be enjoyed. This is the first outing given the em- ployes by the company, but it is planned to make the occasion an an- nual affair.