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The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
DEMPSEY RISKS NOSE

The New York boxing commis- sion gave it's approVal to the bat tie to be staged in the Yankee Sta- dium, New York on the night of September 18th.
 Harry Wills the colored fighter, said he was willing to fight the run- ming champion for money, marbles CT chalk just for the satisfaction of knocking him out.
 Wills said, "I have been reading in the papers that Dempsey says he has been trying to get me into the ring for the past five years. He's liar. If he keeps fussing that sort of stuff he won't have to wait until he gets me into the ring. He can fight me in the streets. I'll knock him out so quick he'll be sorry he was ever born"
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
IANsaNA REPORTS
 POOR RUN

Reports at Tanana indicate that the run of silver and dog salmon on the Yukon River is below normal this summer. It is feared that there will be shortage of dried salmon during the coming winter.
 Notwithstanding all press reports and the big packs of salmon on the the coast the escapement of 50 percent as requird by law is not an actuality. The truth can be hidden but it will bob up at the headwaters to prove that well written reports do not always contain the truth.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
TRAVELLING MAN WEEDS

John F. Chamberlin and Mrs. Ida King were married by the Rev. O.. F. Van Marter in Fairbanks on the 24th of this month.
 After the ceremony and greetings a lunch was served to close friends of the couple.
 MT. and Mrs. Chamberlin are we'll known throughout the Territory.
 MT. Chamberlin has pioneered the territory as a travelling salesman while Mrs. Chamberlin is we'll known in Haines and Ketchikan where she has resided for many years.
 The newly weds will make their home in Ketchikan.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
THE MEXICAN
 SITUATION

The following is brief summary of the several sides and aspects and claims of the vaious parties in the Mexican religious situation. Cause: Laws effective today enfOcing the constitution of 1857, reaffirmed by the constitution of 1917. These re- gulations provide that no foreign clergy may function Mexico. Church ownership of property is forbidden and all church property reverts to the state. Religious instruction in schools. convents and monestaries forbidden. It is illegal for clergy or their periodicals to criticise the government. Effects: Mexican Epis- copate ordered as a protest discon- tinuance of all service in which 25.O00 priests function. Some 10, 100000 Catholics were unable to have benefit of clergy. Results: economic boycott ordered by Cath olic laymen. purchases limited to necessities. Troops calle dto main tain order. Government insist that church and state must be separat- ed and the church must get out of politics. The struggle is long ways from being settled.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
BUREAU FISHERIES SPLURGING

The Bureau of Fisheries now has four steamships, two auxiliary schooners and 70 gasoline boats, re- ports an official of the Bureau.
 A new vessel from the navy has been secured and will be named the "Albatross IT," after the vessel once famous in these waters. This new vessel will be equipped with a floating laboratory, sounding and dredging operations, a fish hatch erry, and other modern equipment used in fishery investigations. The vessel will have a complete trans hitting and receiving radio equip ment.
 The other new vessel i the "Brant" On which MT. O'Malley toured Alaska this summer.
 Perhaps with these new vessels ard fine accommodations the fish will find their way past the myriads of traps and get into the Narrows and up the Petersburg Creek so that we can go over and snag a couple for dinner.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
Contributed

Is the present system of taxation on Fur Farms just? The writer claims that it is not and herewith present the facts--why.
 Let us take for example the Blue fox rancher on the islands of s. E. Alaska.
 l. A man or group of men thinking of experimenting with rais- ing blue foxes for a profit must first pay to the Territory a tax for do- ing business.
 2. Then tax is paid to the Bio logical Survey Department, which in turn advises in it's bulletin about blue foxes that island run foxes will not reproduce their kind in captivi- ty. Hence at the present time and since this bulletin came out, very few foxes are being shipped from the Territory. This tax is paid to department of our government which advises the public not to buy firm the payee of the tax.
 8. For a place to raise blue fox the present fur farmers are using what before was worthless proper ty of the government. Small, rocky, uninhabitable and isolated islands, now having dwellings upon them and developed by hard work an ex- pense for which the rancher pays to the Forestry Department tax which varies as to the size of the islan. These otherwise worthless islands are now bringing in re- venue to- the government and in most cases a loss to the rancher.
 4. Fishing for fox feed is inter- preted by the bureau of Fisheries as commercial fishing and regulations and taxes are the same for the fur farmer as for the seiner.
 5. When the rancher has devel-
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
JUNEAU CHURCH

ment of the benediction.
 The content of the cornerstone are: a Bible, one copy each of the Empire and Stroller's Weekly of August 21, containing the program of the service and history of the church; a list of the names of the church members; a list of the names of the church officers; list of, the names of those who sub scribed to the fund for the building of the church; a list of the names of the building contractor, architect and the name of the Grand Master laying the corner stone; a medal lion of the Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Washington and Grand Master Walter F. Meier.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
BIG HALLS IN JUNE

American fishing vessels, mak- ing SIP trips during the month of June this year, landed at Portland, Me, and Gloucester, Mass, 22,662, GAS pounds of fresh fish, valued at $S13.691. the Department of Com merce announced recently. This re- presents an increase of 11.29 per- cent in quantity and 23.37 percent in value of fresh fish as compared with the same month in 1925.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
NOTED ACTOR PASSED AWAY

Rudolph Valentino, known in the screen world as the movie sheik, died at noon on August the 23d. He had gone to New York to attend the Broadway premeire of his latest picture and to bid farewell to his brother who was returning to Italy when he became i'll. He was rushed to the hospital and operated on for appendicitis and apparently had passed the crisis when the sud- den turn for worse came.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
COED DORMITORY READY

Alteration work on the two story building at Fairbanks College, formerly occupied by the janitor, have been completed for the use of the girls as dormitory tn coming year. Lights and heat will be furn- ished from the central plant. The building will be modern in every respect and accommodate six. Miss Martha A. Park Instructor in Home Economics will have charge of the dormitory.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
QUIT KIDDING

It is reported in Seattle that H. J. Faulkner, the well-known Juneau attorney, and George Folta. private secretary to Judge Thomas M. Reed, intend to form a partnership and open a law office in Los An geles. California, in the near future. Alaska Weekly.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
PROMINENT FUR BUYER DIES

E. c. Howard. prominent citizen of Ketchikan, died last week at his home after a lingering illness. He had been a resident of Ketchikan for eighteen years. He became in terested in the fur business and for many years was representative of a large eastern fur house. During the late war he started in the fur game on his own account and devel- oped very large business in Ketch- ikan.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
BRITAIN PAYS CLAIMS

Payment of approximately $500, eco has been made by the British Government to Swift and Company in settlement for bacon seized when the Ministry of Food reassumed control of food supplies in Great Britain.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
DIDN'T LIKE SMELL

Martin Knuppe, independent" candidate for territorial repre- sent ative from the Fourth division, has withdrawn from the race according to recent reports. However his withdrawal did not come soon enough to remove his name from the official ballot.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
PORT O. MISSING MEN

Information is desired of Henry ?. Roe, an American about "A years of age, feet inches in height, brown hair and eyes. Any data regarding him should be sent to the Governors Office, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
GREEK REVOLUTION

The dictatorship of Gen. Pangal- os was overthrown in a quick and bloodless revolution.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27
NEW U. s. DEPOSITORY

The First National Bank of ketchikan has been designated general United States depository by the United States Treasury Depart ment.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-27

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New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
NORMAL SCHOOL SENIOR
 VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Miss Helen l.. Murray of Torrington Passes Away at Home-Death
 Shocks Friends.

Miss Helen l.. Murray of Torring- the New Britain State Normal school died yesterday at her home of pneu- monia which developed from a sep tic sore throat. She had been i'll only about two weeks
 Miss Murray, who was 9 years of age, was one Of the most popular young women at the institution. She returned to school for the fall term on September but was forced to go to her home on September 9, hav- ing become i'll. It was expected that she would be able to return to school within a few weeks and it was stated at the institution today that she had expected to take up her studies to- day.
 She was graduated from the Tor rington High school in 1924. Surviv- ing her are her mother and one brother, Robert. Her father. Thomas Murray, died in 1917.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from her home, 19S Prospect street, Torring- ton. Rev. Dr. Arthur R. Potter. pas tor of the Center Congregational church. that town, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 A delegation of her school-mates will attend the funeral. as will representation from the faculty of the institution.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
EIGHT VESSELS
 MISSING AT SEA
Steamship Companies Await
 Work Of Their Ships

New York, Sept. 20 Pl-Steam- ship companies today awaited word from at least eight vessels, unheard from since the tropical hurricane Of last week. It was not definitely known that all of the ships were within the storm area, and it is as sured by shipping men that vessels which were unaffected would not consider it necessary to notify their offices.
 The Clyde line, operating between New York and Miami, today denied that the steamship Cherokee, with a full complement of passengers, was within the storm area. The Cherokee left New York Saturday and is not due in Miami until noon tomorrow.
 The Munson line had received no word from any of its vessels. It was thought that two freighters may have felt the force of the hurricane.
 The Dollar line steamship Presi- dent Harrison left Brooklyn Thurs day but company officials said it was doubtful if she was far enough south when the storm struck, to be in dan ger.
 No direct information had reach d the Florida east coast railroad office here today. Meagre informa- ton indicated that about 25 miles of railroad telephone lines had been destroyed in the vicinity of Miami.
 A huge girder fell through the roof of the Western Union building Miami, but no casualties were suf- fered, officials said. Water poured through the roof, causing heavy damage to equipment.
 A. r. Nelson, president of the Southern Diaries, Inc, said he was informed that company's plant at Palm Beach suffered no damage. and that damage to the Miami plant ap- proximated s5,000.
 The New York headquarters of the Red Cross has been authorized to re- ceive subscriptions for relief work.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
Mrs. Mary Lynch

Mrs. Mary Lynch. aged 75 years. Of l5S Sexton street, widow of the late William Lynch, died at her home Saturday night shortly after Il o'clock. She had apparently been in good health until a few hours before her death.
 Mrs. Lynch was one of the oldest Irish settlers in this city and Iyed in the house in which she died for more than 80 years. She was a prominent member of St. Mary's church, a charter member of St. Mary's Holy Family Circle. a mem- Der of the Scapular society and of the Society For the Propagation of the Faith.
 She is survived by one daughter, Miss Margaret Lynch, with whom she made her home; a brother. Thomas Mccarthy and q sister, Mrs. John Toomey. both of New York.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning from her home with services in St. Mary's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's old cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
17Q GUESTS PRESENT AT
 SOCIETY WEDDING HERE
pr. Katherine Brooks of This City Becomes Bride of Dr. Will
 liam Merificld of Chicago.

One Of the most impressive we'd dings ever to take place in this city was witnessed Saturday eve ming when Dr. Katherine Brooks became the bride Of Dr. Frederick William Mcriheld at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs, William r. Brooks of IS High street. Dr. Merifeld is the son of Rev. Frederick Mcriiicli of Chi cago, who assisted pr. George ". C. Hill in the ceremony.
 The matron of honor was Mrs, Harry E. Payor, a Nassar class mate of Dr. Brooks. The best man was the bridegroom's brother-in- law, Harry King of Hampstead, Long Island. The bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Brown of Windham, Connecticut, and Miss Eileen King of Hampstead, Long Island. The bride was attired in white satin with long train and veil border ried lilies of the valley and catelya orchids. The matron Of honor wore a white and orchid gown and car ried white roses and pink orchids. The bridesmaids were attired in yellow and carried yellow chrysan- themums and pernct roses tied with lavender ribbons that matched the garniShmcnts of the gowns.
 Tho ushers were John w. Kirk ham, Stanley Duncan and Harry B. Payor of this city and Dr. Robert Buol of New York city.
 A stringed trio rendered music during the ceremony and at the re- ception that followed. The house was beautifully decorated. A buffet lunch was served 10 the 170 guests at the reception. The couple left for their home in Chicago immediately after they had received the guests.
 Dr. Brooks was a graduate of Vas sar in the class of 1920. a graduate of Cornell Medical school of Chicago, and has been an interne for one year at the hospital for Women and Chil- dren of New York. pr. Merifield is assistant professor of pathology at university.
 Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Thomas White of Chica- go, Mir, and Mrs. Harry King of Hampstead, Long Island; Miss Har- rison of London, a cousin of the bridegroom; pr. and Mrs. J. H. Strong and Miss Emily strong of I.archmont, x. r.; Mir. and Mrs. of Pittsburgh; Professor and Mrs. l.. D. Hill of Mt Vernon, N. Y: Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hawley of Amherst, Mass; MT. and Mrs. Edwin Morrison of Elizabeth. N. d.; John Van Horsen of New York city and Mir and Mrs. Fortis II. Allis Of Vt.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
Centennial Athletes
 Make Good Bid for Gun

Centennial lodge was the runner up for the cup offered by George II. Gabb of Hartford to the winner in the events at the Fifth District Masonic outing at Towpath lodge Avon, last Saturday. The cup, awarded to the lodge scoring the highest number of points in the athletic events was won by Granby lodge, with 49 points 10 it's credit Centennial lodge scored 47 points, with Harmony taking 4S. A large number of teams competed.
 The affair was attended by about l.500'pcople from lodges in the fifth district. Tho Girl Scouts drum corps of this city furnished a high ly entertaining program in the course of the afternoon and many were the favorable comments heard in regard to the work Of this group.
 In the ball Eamo between Centen- nial lodge and Harmony lodge the latter won, score II to 9, five in- nings.
 Dancing was enjoyed in the even- Ing and refreshments were served in the course of the day, a feature being the corn roast donated by Sherman Eddy, owner of Towpath lodge.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
Liner MinnetOnka Has
 Rough Voyage to N. Y

New York, Sept. 20 P-The At lantic transport liner Minnetonka, arriving today from London and French ports, brought accounts of a storm of hurricane intensity which was encountered 300 miles from New York.
 One of the Minnetonka o25 pass engers suffered injury, she was Mrs. George Olds. wife of President Olds of Amherst college. Her leg was broken when she was thrown to the deck by a great wave.
 Capt. T. r. Gates said his vessel encountered gales, heavy squalls and wind of hurricane force shortly after noon Friday which forced the steam CT to reduce speed. Passengers were ordered from the decks and matches were battered down.
 John G, Hibben. president Of Princeton University, was among the passengers shaken up by the buffet ing of the clements.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
Petty Thefts Occupy
 Attention of Police

Reports to the police today indi- cate the presence of a mild epidemic of petty thicving in the city. Frank Record of l4S Jubilee street re- ported the theft of $50 from a bu- reou drawer at his home yesterday, and John Abel of 52 Pennington av- enue reported that four gallons of paint were taken from a house he is building at S25 and S27 East street. while Julius MiczkowsN of 11e smith street reported the theft of hls bicycle at Willow Brook park. officer John 0'Keefe reported that children were carrying away edibles from the restaurant of Mike Staff fen Of 4St Myrtle street, plate glass window having been broken Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
St. Mary's Church


 A months mind mass will be said Saturday morning at : o'clock for Mrs. Catherine Gilmore.
 Next Sunday, the church will re- turn to the winter schedule of masses. All services will be on standard time and the last mass will be high mass.
 Rev. Francis keough of Hartford, formerly of this city diocesan direc- tor of the Propagation of the Faith will speak at the masses in the church next Sunday in the interest of the foreign missions. A special collection will be taken up for this purpose.
 St. Joscph's Church
 Anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated Wednesday morn- ing at ' o'clock for Thomas w. O'Connor. A sixth anniversary mass will be celebrated Saturday morn ing at o'clock for John Panerclla. Bishop John J. Milan will adminis- ter the sacrament of confirmation on class of 250 at f o'clock next Sun- day afternoon.
 St. Peters Church
 St. Peters society will meet Tues day evening at ' o'clock in St. Peters church chapel.
 The men of the parish will re- ceivo communion in q body at the ! o'clock mass next Sunday.
 The monthly collection will be taken up at all the masses next Sum- day.
 Banns of marriage were published yesterday for the third time be- tween Conrad Aubin and Evon Mer- cicr.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
City Items

Miss Esther Nelson is spending a Mich.
 The Spanish American war me- mortal committee will meet tonight at o'clock at the office of Archi- tect D. K. Perry. The. committee will ask the board of public works to enclose Willow Brook near the me- morial site.
 The weekly short calendar ses- sions of the city court will be re- stunned next Monday, according to Clerk of Courts Emil J. Danberg to- day. During the summe- months the sessions were held twice a month.
 William Kennewy. son of Mir. and Mrs. Michael J. Kenney of Stanley street, underwent an operation at St. Francis hospital Saturday. He is re- ported to be resting comfortably to- day.
 Harold Eisenberg. son of MT. and Mrs. Julius Eisenberg of 63 Dwight street, who was graduated from Harvard in June, will enter Harvard Law school this week.
 C. H. Clark of Clark's Auto Elec- tric Co.,, has left for a weeks busi- ness trip in Detroit, Mich.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. John Peterson of 3S7 Chest nut street.
 Thomas McAloon. an employe of the Corbin Screw factory, is under going treatment at New Britain General hospital.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Adolph Asal of g Hunter road.
 A daughter was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rehnberg of 16S Cherry street.
 Co. No. of the fire department was called to the Glen street dump ing grounds at 8:30 Saturday night.
 Stanley Women's Relief Corps will hold it's regular meeting Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock at Judd hall Officers are requested to wear white.
 Ginsburg Button Shop. Pleating, Hemstitching. 19 Walnut St. Tel. 1756.-advt.
 Joseph Rizauckas aged IS. of 1o9 Jubilee street, suffered an injury to the left ankle playing football Sat urday, and this afternoon he was ad- mitted to the New Britain General hospital.
 Charles Reynolds, aged 30, of S5 Derby street, suffered an injury to his right thigh this afternoon while working on the new Strand theater on Main street. Re was taken to New Britain General hospital for treatment.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
WILL NOMINATE PENN
E. W. Irving Temporary Chairman of Convention, Called For Tomor- row Morning at Ii O'Clock,

Congressman F.. Hart Fenn will be renominated for fourth term at a meeting of delegates representing the first congressional district, to- morrow morning at II o'clock at Elks' hall on Washington street.
 Cities and towns in the district will send a total of 1o6 delegates. F. w. Irving of this city, a member of the congressional committee, will call the meeting 10 order and a permanent chairman and clerk will be selected.
 This is the first time a congress sional convention was ever held in New Britain.
 Delegates to the county conven- ton at Hartford today. adopted n resolution endorsing the policies of Congressman Fenn, declaring "his record has been such that no other candidates wish to come forward to contest the nomination.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
No Local Exhibit at
 Eastern States Fair

The New Britain Junior Achieve ment foundation will not partici- pate in the exhibit at the Eastern States exposition at Springfield this year. the fact that there are 14 cases of infantile paralysis in the Massachusetts city being responsible for the decision of the local organi- zation. New Britain has always been well represented among the Prize-winning exhibits in the past and planned to seek further honors this month, but the epidemic changes the plans. After consulta ton with the members of his execu- tive board and with P. F. King, chairman of the school board, W. w. T. Squire, director of the. local foundation, has decided not to run the risk of sending any local chil- dren or exhibits to Springfield.
 The Boys club drum corps, which won second prize in the music fes- tiyal last year. has also been with drawn from this years competition by Dwight skinner, superintendent of the club.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-20
WEDDED FORTY YEARS
Policeman and Mrs. Herbert (. Lyon Observing Anniversary and Re- ceiving Fclicitations Today.

Policeman and Mrs. Herbert c Lyon of 556 Stanley street are ob- serving their 40th wedding ami versary today. They received con- gratulations from their many friends in New Britain and vicinity on the happy event.
 Mrs. Lyon was Miss Ida F. Lock- wood of Gilead. The marriage took place in Hebron, September 20. 1886. and immediately afterwards the couple came to New Britain, where they have since made their home. Six children were born 10 them. of whom five arc living. There are also nine grandchildren.
 Policeman Lyon is a veteran mem- Der of tho force and for some time has had day shift at headquar. ters In his younger days he was a prominent baseball catcher. and sev- eral years ago he was instrumental in arrangipg games between ths