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The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
US. Asks for Slice
OF Chaplin Money

The United States government
stepped into the Charles ChapIn-Lita
Grey divorce and financial battle by
laying claim to $1,073, ,721.47 in liens
on income tax covering a period of
seven years. The liens We're filed by
Galen Welch, collector of internal
revenue, with the clerk of the United
States district court.
These government liens, it was in
dicated, take prior claim over all
rights of Lita Grey Chaplin, who has
brought a divorce and division Of
property action against the famous
film comedian, and over those of 9TH
er alleged co-partners or creditors.
The liens were as follows: 1918,
$134,622.49; 1919, $31,501.21; 1921,
$576, 6,968.49; 1922, $71, ,2O8.73; 1923,
S89,371.83; 1924, $170,O48.72.
Chaplin is suffering from a nerv-
Gus breakdown in New York.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
The EternaI Boy

Little Paul, five years old, went
with his mother to visit an aunt.
When bedtime came it was discovered
that Paul's pajamas had been left at
home.
oh that's all right, I'll get one of
Mary's nightgowns for him. It's just
the right size" said his aunt.
mo, SIR" Paul protested, q won't
sleep in girls nightgown. I'd rath-
er go to bed raw"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

and list it on your calendar of events.
1t is a yearly function of excellent
character.
The choir will begin practice this
week on Stainer's "Crucifixion" for
Easter Those desiring to participate
will please consult T. o. Belwood.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

kind to run away and be called Or
miston.
Il have no holy water to fling at
Satan; and / am afraid / would have
no great influence with prayer.
Now / am going to be truthful to
the extent of stating that / have new
er seen the Devil, or horn or hide of
him: but I have seen where some
thing paved up the dirt; and / have
fancied smelled birthstone and gun
powder.
"If few idiots will only contribute
q hundred thousand dollars to my
fight the Devil fund promise that /
Will try to hit old Satan with them,
marking carefully where each dollar
falls, and observing, if possible, the
effect.
Il have seen brass pans beaten to
drive the Devil away, in the Philip
pines; and / do not see why the clink
Of falling silver would not have the
same effect.
"Am willing to try almost anything
once. have been married twice. Am
not afraid of money. and never
lodged dollar in my life. / can see
that | was cut out to be an evangelist.
| would not run away, like Ormiston.
Il will take chances on being able
to square myself with Satan if /
should ever meet him face to face.
The temptation is too great; / would
do anything for hundred thousand
dollars -and so would anyone else.
1t goes against the grain for me
to fight the Devil; but / have given
my providing the money is
raised. l do not like to pick on the
under-dog. Everyone picks on the
Devil; and the law does not protect
him.
Besides, / do not believe that God
wants US to fight old Satan. have
never heard the Creator calling for
my help. | have no quarrel with the
Devil.
II can throw silver just as well as
Aimee, however; and am right-hand-
ed. / boast of my craftsmanship, like
all other liars. If Satan cannot be de-
feated with silver, then do not know
how to attack him. They say you
cannot fight him with fire. He is
hard-boiled and drinks fiery water.
Gunplay is useless with him; and
swearing does not pay. He is not
afraid Of copper-bullets or white
mule.
"Now, / want to apologize to Satan
for all the hard words / have ever
said about him; but am going to try
to lambast him just the same-pro-
viding the silver is raised
Il will be candid with you before
begin. fear that Satan, like Cover
nor Hunt, cannot be defeated"
New York Herald Tribune: Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Jones, whose summer
home is at Roslyn, are being congrat-
ulated on the birth Of daughter. |
Their wedding will take place in
August.
John Chisholm says these stories of
Scotch thrift are all overdrawn. John |
admits that the Scotch are fore
handed, but that he, personally, al |
ways advances part of the way in any /
deal. He recalls once out on a lone
hearing a fellow who
mad got lost yelling for help. John
stalked him for while and after he !,
knew he was good and tired and pret-
" scared he responded to one Of his
yells for help:
AYE, | hear ye; but is there any
reward for finding YEP"
n
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The newest locomotives have seats
for the driver and fireman. Similar
accommodation is provided for some
Of the passengers.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Mother Ito Bobby)-Surely you
did something else but eat at the
school treat?
Bobbie-Y Yes, mummie. After tea
we sang a hymn called, "We can
sing, full though we be-"
Mother learned later that the
hymn selected had been, 'fWeak and
sinful though we be-"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

''Fascism would never work in
this country" says contemporary.
No, all the politicians would want to
be Mussolini.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
An Explanation

Vas, Boss, l knows / promised,
An sho did spec ter pay
De money dat I owes you
Dat in comm Saturday.
i sho did spec ter pay you, Boss;
You is been good ter me.
/ 'mits / amt de gen'eman
Dat took myself ter be.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Justice of Peace Harry Richwine's
first marriage was cullud couple
The bridegroom was small, watery-
eyed and bow-legged. "Do you take
this woman for your lawful welded
wife," Harry wanted to know. ''Ah
takes nothin'," replied the bride
groom. "Ah's bein' tooked."
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Why Should They?
Some one remarked that Mary had
a good looking ankle, but they did
not know the calf of it.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Pete Michelbach bought a nickel's
worth of asafoetida from Mic, the
clerk at the Breen-Lewis drug store.
Charge it," Pete said. Whats your
name?" Mic asked. 'Michelbach,
Pete said. "I'll pay for it." Mic said.
Il wouldn't write Michelbach and asa
foetida for five cents"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Someone boastingly told Vic Wat
sons dad that no part Of the world
has SO much magnificent scenery as
this and the latter replied that he
wasn't quite so sure as from hill
near his former home in Scotland he
could see the smoke from "a distil-
leries.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

So We just Won't Tell It!
We'd like to tell you the joke about
the travelling mans bed but
it's the bunk.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

A society lady has had on an aver
age fresh husband every two years.
1t is rumored that, although not
film star, she is to be offered the
freedom of the city of Los Angeles.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

1--WE just been thinking" Doc
PloUssard says, ''if January doesn't
make February march, April may"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

lola, Kans., Register: John Rob-
erts went to Kansas City last week
with carload of hogs. Several of
his neighbors went in together to fill
up the EAR.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Harold Lockhart of the high school
faculty, noting in this column recent
ly excerpts tending to show that even
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Speed Campbell says the reason he
amt married yet is that he found the
minds of two or three girls he went
with as uncertain as grapefruit
squirt.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Ottuma, Iowa, Gazette: After din
ner, Rev. John Wilson preached from
the text, "Man shall not live by bread
alone. Later ice cream was served.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

New York Herald Tribune: Mr.
and Mrs. G. M. Jones, whose summer
home is at Roslyn, are being congrat-
ulated on the birth of a daughter.
Their wedding will take place in
August.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Edgeville, S. c., Chronicle: The
most brilliant and eclantante euchre
party ever seen was that of Thursday
evening last when Mrs. j. Berrian
West entertained many very fashion
able and stylish people in compliment
to her visiting guests, themselves ex-
ceptionally stylish and fashionable.
The entertainment in its aesthetic
features was an iridescent dream and
in its tangible and practical hospital
ity it was such night as Nero and
Poppaea might have given before the
burning of Rome.
Hart Cuonty, KY, News: Mr.. Har-
ry Miles was hauling wood recently
and while attempting to lift a log
onto his wagon his foot slipped, and he
is not in a serious condition for his
chin caught on the edge of the wagon
bed and his neck was elongated to
such an extent that his life was in
danger Since then he has been re-
pairing the telephone line.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Rev. E. L. Freeland cites one blue
law under which man was fined 20
shillings for kissing his wife on Sun
day, and remarks that sometimes
now it costs the husband a great deal
more than that
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23
HON. MICHAEL J. GRADY, DEP
UTY CHIEF OF DETECTIVE
BUREAU KNOWN AS THE
ACE IN THE DETECTIVE BU-
REAUS DURING THE REGIME
OF CHIEF HUGHES

Michael J. Grady, Lieutenant of po-
lice, recently appointed deputy chief Of
detectives is one of the most modern
specimens of the breed and brood.
He is known as fearless officer Of the
law and the very mention of his name
throws a spasm Of fear and terror in
the bosom of crooks, pickpockets,
safe blowers, bootleggers, gunner and
gangsters of all criminal propensities.
On more than one occasion he has
shot it out face to face with desperate
characters and ever emerged from the
fracas with the victims scalp dangling
from his belt On two occasions has
he been cited with medal for act Of
bravery and courage. In the appoint
ment Of this rising genius Of detective
ingenuity, Chief of Detectives William
O'Connor will be blessed with com
petent aid and who will fearlessly
render support to his policies and
carry out his orders thereby conferring
credit and honor to the police depart
ment and the administration of Mayor
Thompson.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23
HON. MICHAEL HUGHES, NEW
CHIEF OF POLICE, OF CHI
CAGo, EST THIEF
CATCHER IN THE UNITED
STATES WHO STRIKES TER
ROR INTO THE HEART OF
CRIMINAL ELEMENT IN THIS
CITY

In the appointment of Hon. Michael
J. Hughes, as superintendent of police,
we'll may Chicago boast Of being the
possessor of a chief who never soldiers
on the job but is ever alert and awake
waging relentless war on crime and
criminals. For he is ever up and do
ing. He has assiduously and ener-
getically worked his way up from the
first step of the ladder of police pro-
motion to the topmost round and now
stands exalted on a pinnacle of we'll de-
served and hard earned victory. Fear
less Mike, as he is known throughout
the circles of the department and the
city at large, is famous as a man
hunter, thief catcher and go-getter
Of all varieties Of contemners Of the
law. He is recognized from one end
of the country to the other as one of
the most clever and successful detec-
tives that ever took the oath of Office.
He Is fair and just in dealing with
his men and it may be irrefutably
stated that he will treat all Of his Off
GERS according to the merits Of their
work irrespective of race or color.
This veteran detective genius has
served on the Chicago police depart
ment for So years and during that long
career he has achieved many notable
captures and solved many seemingly
unsolvable crimes, and has be6ttingly
won the sobriquet of fearless Mike.
Recently he was appointed Chief Of
the Cook County highway police. He
is a devoted husband, loving father
and a twice loving grandfather.
His record as chief of the detective
bureau under Chief Of Police Chas.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23
HON. WILLIAM O'CONNOR,
THE NEW CHIEF OF THE
DETECTIVE BUREAU, WILL
PROVE TO BE ONE OF THE
MOST SUCCESSFUL FIGURES
WHO EVER HEADED THAT
DEPARTMENT

Hon. William O'Connor, Chicago's
new chief Of detective bureau known
all over the city as Get EN- Quick"
O'Connor, will interject new life into
that branch at the police department,
and give the thieves and criminals a
hot time during his reign as head Of
that department. His valiant police
officer received an honorable award
for the capture Of Teddy Webb, the
first offender to gain notoriety as an
auto bandit. The ins and outs Of the
detective bureau are nothing new to
this veteran in the line of service, as
he has acted in the stead of Chief
Hughes when he headed the bureau
and was on the sick leave He knows
how to pick his men for the different
kind of detective craft to be pursued.
And when he makes his assignment
and selection you place a bet that the
work win suit the man and the man
will be suited for the work. Team
work and cooperation and magnetic
leadership are the chief essential and
outstanding qualities of the man who
boast he makes the Chicago detective
bureau an institution Of its kind sec
ond to none in America.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23
HON. JOHN H. ALCOCK, NEW
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF POLICE, THE BRAVE AND
INCOMPROMISING FOE OF
MIDNIGHT BANDITS, RED
HANDED MURDERERS AND
AUTOMOBILE THIEVES

John H. Alcock is another instance
of the prudence shown in the drive
on crooks and criminals, also facing
forward in the right direction for the
reorganization and rejuvenation Of the
police department. He will positively
acquit himself with credit and high
honors. He is known all over the city
as a fearless, conscientious and pains
taking officer, and who is ever found
pursuing in the line Of duty. He is
commonly known as Iron Jack" as
he uses iron tactics in dealing with
outlaws and all offenders of established
order. During the world war he was
Chicago's acting chief of police. And
his merciIess onslaught Of the baili-
wicks on criminals and denizens Of the
underworld spread terror in the rank
Of these social undesirables. His fame
as great police specimen rest chiefly
Upon his accomplishment while super
intending the Woodlawn district.
While in charge there he brought
about the solution Of more than ~
murders. When the power that he
were in a quandry as to what to do
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23
HON. JAMES L. MOONEY, DEP
UTY SUPT. OF POLICE WHO
WON FAME WHILE CHIEF
OF DETECTIVES

James L. Mooney, deputy superin-
tendent Of police. formerly served in
the capacity as chief of the detective
bureau. That position was conferred
on him as compensation for his
ability and cleverness as a thief
catcher. Through his keen insight
into the inside activities of criminals
and underworld marauders he reduced
crime to minimum. During his
superintendency of that branch Of the
police department he will doubtless
prove strong auxiliary to chief
Hughes in his endeavor to clean up
Chicago and make this city a safe
place to live.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Monday evening, after more than
one wear of nerve-racking or nerve
breaking political upheaval and excite
ment in this city in which this big
town has been turned upside down
Hon. William Hale Thompson was IN
Quoted into the mayors chair in the
city hall. surrounded by more than
three thousand of his loyal and sted-
fast friends consisting of the mos'
distinguished and prominent ladies ano
gentlemen in this city, including the
big and the small fry politicians who
were much in evidence on that delight
iul occasion and all the politicians and
would-be politicians put their best
loot forward and strutted around and
poised very much in order to at
tract the attention of Mayor Thomp-
son.
Hon Miles ]. Devine and his famous
County Democracy Band escorted
Mayor Thompson from the Hotel
Sherman to the City Hall.
The newly-elected chief executive
Of Chicago was escorted from his
headquarters in the Hotel Sherman to
the City Hall BY the famous Cook
County Democracy and its far-famed
band, its president, Hon. Miles J. De-
vine, marching far in the lead and It
woke up the town with its soul-in-
spring music. The members OF the
Cook County Democracy, with their
high, slick silk hats, long Prince Al
bert coats, glossy patent leather shoes,
were the fashion plates of the long-to-
be-remembered occasion.
Fifty to one hundred police were
IN evidence, who were supposed to
maintain order and to see to It that
everybody found seats, but at least
some Of the police were as dead as q
cold marble statue and they stood
idly BY and permitted the crowd to
rush into the council chambers peli-
NELL and with a great deal of noise
they squatted down in the seats be-
longing to the aldermen and as the
police would not assist them to regain
their seats many Of them were forced
to stand during the entire session OF
the city council.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

The Cook County Democracy Band
an arriving at the entrance Of the coun-
I'll chambers started to march in and
occunv the seats which had been re-
served for them but were already hHeo
and the police failing to assist then
70 come into possession Of them they
were forced to back out of the room
Mavor Thompson was in the most
iovial spirit throughout the evening
He had a pleasant word, happy smile
and a hearty hand shake for everyone
he came in contact with.
Near the middle Of the council
session he made many appointments
Hon Samuel A. Ettelson topping the
list corporation counsel of Chicago
$4,000 per year.
Hon. James w. Breen, first assist
ant corporation counsel Of Chicago
$4,000 per year.
Mr. Leon Hornstein, Democrat, sec
ond assistant, $1,000 per year.
Hon. Micheal Hughes. general su-
Derintendent of police OF Chicago.
Mrs. Anna L. Smith, commissioner
of public welfare, $1,000 per year
Hon. Hugh Norris. former alder
man second ward, city Oil Inspector
$1,000 per year.
Mr.. George E. Nye, Inspector q
boiler, $1,000 per year.
Daniel "A. SerriteIIa- inspector OF
weights and measures, $1,000 per year
Mr.. John Pelka, commissioner OF
compensation, $1,000 per year
Mr.. Leroy Miner, superintendent
Municipal Tuberculosis sanitarium-
u. j. (spor) Herman, member q
Public Library Board.
Michael Kennedy, Commissioner Of
gas and electricity, $1,000 per year
William ]. Balmer, commissioner OF
public service. $4,000 per year.
Gatthard A. Dalberg, assistant cor
poration counsel, $1,000 per year
Mrs. Mae Guernsey. member Of
board Of censor OF moving pictures.
Hon. Richard w. Wolfe. commits
sioner Of public works
Mr.. E. Moore, deputy commissioner
of public work
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Fitzmorris during the last administra-
ton of Mayor Thompson stands out as
one Of the crowning features Of his
dashing and spectacular career. The
mayor is to be congratulated and
complimented on the sagacity he has
shown in the selection of such COM
petent and efiacious figure as super
of police and Chicago may
rest assured that if given free hand
and departmental cooperation Fear
less Mike" will purge her common
wealth Of crime in 90 days.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Christian p Pashen, building com
missioner, $1,000 per year.
Mr.. Albert w. Goodrich, fire COM
missioner, $4,000 per year.
Mr.. Thomas J. Houston, president
Of civil service commission, $500 per
year.
Mrs. Eva Holland Hamilton, chair
man zoning board Of appeal, $1,000 per
year
Michael Faherty, president board Of
local improvements, $4,000
Many other appointments were
made prior to the absence Of Mayor
Thompson from the city, and he was
greatly pleased over the fact that all
his appointments were heartily and
warmly confirmed by the member of
the city council.
Only one flare up occurred during
the evening. Alderman William d.
Meyering heaved brick at the Thomp
son machine. But it only created
small ripple on the smooth political
surface. Alderman Meyering spoke in
opposition to the repeal Of the water
meter ordinance which was drawn up,
nassed and sent to c ommittee on
finance for deliberation. Possibly it
did not occur to Alderman Meyering
that Mayor Thompson with the aid
Of his two able assistances, Hon. Sam
uel A. Ettelson and Hon. James w.
Rreen. had thoroughly worked over
and oiled up his old aldermanic polit-
ical machine, ana IL WoIhSu dS SAON
and as smoothly as it possibly could
work and it will continue to work in
the same way with possible few excep-
tions for the next four years.
Mayor Thompson's message was
full Of good sound and sane logic, and
It should be generally read by all the
citizens Of Chicago and they should
assist him to knock out the infamous
water meter and to make Chicago one
of the most beautiful and magnificent
cities in the world.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

concerning w. F. Childs, the first lieu
tenant of color on the police depart
ment, Fearless Iron" John Alcock
came to the front in his behalf and
thereby did him a service and con-
ferred honor on the colored people Of
this city. Doubtless he will justify
and live up to the expectations and
responsibilities which Chief Hughes
and Mayor Thompson have so conf
dentially rested upon his shoulders.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Mayor Thompson's Face Was Covered All
Over With Smiles When He Assembled the
Platform and the Smiles Only Left Him
Once or Twice During the Evening.
He Made Many Appointments and They
We're All Eagerly Confirmed by the Coun-
ell. The Old Thompson Machine Started
In to Run Very Smooth Right from the
Start and Alderman William D. Meyering
Was the First City Father to Heave a
Brick at 1t, But He Failed to Make the
Slightest Dent in 1t.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Mayor Thompson's Inaugural Address
Was Full of Solid Meat and 1t Should Be
Adhered to By All the Citizens of Chi
cago. His Civic Program Is 0. <. and
One of His Big Fights VIII Be to Knock
Out the Water Meters.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-04-23

Hon. William Hale Thompson the Midst of Almost Three Thousan
Warm Friends and Admirers Was nducted into the Mayors Chair
IN the City Hall Monday Evening for the Third Time
Mayor Thompson Never Felt Happy His Life He Did Wonderful
History Making
the Platform and She Seemed Extremely Happy While Smiling
Her Many Lady Friends Right and Left.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

oers. R. o. Clark remarked after Ihelr singing that more than 50 years ago he had heard them sing lhe same old time songs when they were ln their heyday. Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. Frank Cobey were l tuned Tn on several duet numbers. Mrs. Arthur Bowers sang several solos Nearly every song on the pro- : gram was in popularity a half ccn- tury ago. The committee in charge
 last evening was w. H. Payne, Mir. , and Mrs. Philip Lotz and Mrs. Frank Cobey, Mrs. John P. Lewis, Mrs Ar
 thur Bowers and Robert Potts. The Social Five met this afternoon at the home Of Mrs. George Pollard
 for their regular weekly meeting. A social time was had. Refreshments
 were served.
 Next Wednesday evening at the open night of the Woodmen's fair the kensington entertainers will have the program. The entertain- ment to be presented is not being announced as it is said to be in the ii''NtN VI q aui pi lsc prog I'd III.
 Next Tuesday an all day sewing Ice will be held by the Pythian Sis ters at the home of Mrs. George Pol lard. 4 covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Every member of the Sisters is asked to attend the sewing bee as there is considerable work to be done in preparation for the coming fair to be staged later in the month by the organization.
 There will b. a football practice this evening at ' o'clock. All out.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold food sale in the church socia! rooms next week Thursday afternoon from 3 to o'clock.
 The Book club will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. R. Q. Clark. A most interesting pro- gram has been arranged for the oc- casion.
 It is probable that the Parents Teachers Association meeting for next Tuesday evening may be post poned again as the Book club holds their regular monthly meeting at that time. Many of the Book club members also belong to the asso- ciation.