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The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

Everything seems to indicate that the mill is beginning on the most successful year in it's history
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

Rev. H. P. Corser left for sket- chikan on the Admiral Evans. lie has been drawn for jury service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

Sigurd Wallstedt. district depu- ty supreme dictator for the Loyal Order of Moose, was aboard the Alaska which was in port at 4:3n o'clock "Wednesday morning. He was returning from a short visit with his family in San Francisco
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

Albert Osborn is a brother Of John Osborn. a highly respected young man of Wrangell, who also takes an interest in athletics.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03
WELL SAID

If you are satisfied to remain poor the world will see that you do 1t.
 Lots of men tell the truth be- cause 1t is the easiest way to fool some people.
 Nothing pleases woman more .than compliment that she doesn't deserve. Some men are able to stand misfortunes and some others have sense enough to avoid them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

M. D. Williams, engineer in charge of the Bureau of Public Roads in Alaska. was aboard the Alaska accompanied by Mrs. Will Hams. They were returning from a trip to Portland and other coast cities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

NEW YORK CITY. Feb. 8. = David Deutshk. attorney, has been arrested on a charge of having swindled relatives, friends, and business associates out of about $1,000,000. It is charged that with forced mortgages he induced his victims to underwrite fiotional loans. The defendant admitted he obtained $850,000 in intricate deals which he had put through as a lender to owners of automobiles
 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8.-The disappearance of Elton McMahon. aged 19, a prohibition agent, lead the police here to believe that he has been murdered. He has been missing four days. His wife has asked federal and police aid in find ing him. as she fears foul play.
 TACOMA, Feb. B. The police today announced that Thomas Har- dy, aged 25, who was captured, last night confessed to having robbed the Oakyille, Washington, bank of $10,000. Suspicion was aroused when he attempted to rent an auto mobile, and the garage man identi- fled him from newspaper descrip- tions and photos. The sum of two thousand dollars in currency bear ing serial numbers of the stolen notes was bound in his possession.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. B. Dispatches from Shanghai are that a serious situation exists at Han kow, as result of the breakdown in negotiations between the Can tonese and British for Sino-Brit- ish administration of British con- sessions.
 The reports indicate a complete evacuation of British subjects and states, British businesses are aban- doning all plants above Wuhu.
 President Coolidge in Washing ton has been urged to seek new treaties with China by Representa- tive Somers, and Admiral Williams has reported further evacuation of Americans in China and concentra- tion of troops along the coast to af- ford citizens protection.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. B. A filibUster has loomed in the Sen ate threatening to block appropri- ation bills and force President Coolidge to deal an extra spring session as leaders plunged into con- ference in an attempt to straighten the legislation tangle. The major ity of the members of the privileges and elections committee voted to oppose Senator-elect Frank Smith in his move to make a partial re- port to the Senate, upholding his right to vote.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

The Civic Club will meet satur- day afternoon, February 5, at 2:30 at the library.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

The Wrangell sawmill started up this week under highly favorably weather conditions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

John Sievertson took passage to Ketchikan on the Admiral Evans.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03

R. B. Bell came north as far as Ketchikan on the Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-03
LOCAL NEWS

R. B. Bell came north as far as Ketchikan on the Alaska.
 John sievertson took passage to Ketchikan on the Admiral Evans.
 The Civic Club will meet Satur- day afternoon, February 5, at 2:30 at the library.
 Mrs. Zaida Holland who has been visiting in Seattle, returned to Ketchikan on the Alaska.
 Mrs. Olive B. Mclaughlin was passenger to Ketchikan on the Ad- miral Evans.
 BoRN-To MT. and Mrs. Law renee Taylor, on Saturday after noon, January 29th, a daughter.
 Father Monroe arrived from Ketchikan on the Alaska Wednes- day morning.
 Mrs Edwin Hofstad left on the Victoria for Ketehikan where she will do jury service in the distric' court.
 R. L. Bernard of the staff of the Juneau Empire was aboard the AL aska. He was returning from trip outside.
 w. R. Neville, a former resident of Wrangell, is in town this week. MT. Neville is now a travelling rep resentative for the firm of J. B. Caro & Go.
 Mrs. s. c. Shurick returned to Ketchikan on the Victoria which was in port at 1 o'clock this morn ing.
 w. H. Smith, filler at the Wran- gell sawmill for the past two years, arrived from the States on the AL aska, and is again on duty.
 John W. Troy, publisher of the Juneau Empire, was aboard the AL aska enroute home from a trip Out side.
 Gov. George A. Parks who has been in Washington for several weeks, was aboard the Alaska en route to Juneau.
 Mrs. o. Gunderson who recently underwent a major operation in St. Ann's hospital at Juneau will re- turn to WrangelI on the Admiral Watson Sunday.
 Judge T. M. Reed and other court officials were aboard the Ad- miral Evans en route to Ketchikan where court will convene next Monday.
 The following Wrangell citizens attended a meeting of the Masonic lodge at Petersburg last Friday c E. Smith, Digby Cochrane, A. B. Anderson, E. M. Campbell, Frank Hynes
 Sigurd Wallstedt. district depu- ty supreme dictator for the Loyal Order of Moose, was aboard the Alaska which was in port at 4 30 o'clock "Wednesday morning. He was returning from short visit with his family in San Francisco
 M. D. Williams, engineer in charge of the Bureau of Public Roads in Alaska. was aboard the Alaska accompanied by Mrs. Will Hams. They were returning from a trip to Portland and other coast cities.
 Rev. H. P. Corser left for sket- cbikan on the Admiral Evans. He
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
CARROLL. FAILS
IN APPEAL

Earl Carroll theatrical producer,
who came to Washington in quest
Of Presidential clemency to escape
serving a, sentence of a year and
q day for perjury growing out OF
the famous "bathtub party" ap-
parently has failed in his mission.
Department of Justice officials
have informally advised Carroll that
the rule that a prisoner must
serve some OF his term before re-
ceiving clemency will not be chang.
ed in his behalf. Carroll is due to
start his sentence next Tuesday.
Considerable mystery surrounds
CAROLS. efforts to see President
COOLIDGE 'slt
Carroll made an appointment to
see the President yesterday at 11:45
o'clock. and extreme secrecy was
observed. The engagement did not
appear on the White House cal
endar. Carroll did not appear at
the Executive offices, and White
House officials denied that he had
seen Mr.. Coolidge.
They also denied that any en-.
gagement had been made. but In.
ternational News Service confirmed
It from other sources. 1t is under.
stood the engagement was made,
then broken by Mr.. Coolidge when
he was later advised Of Carroll's
mission.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
SIMMS likely
To 60 FREE

Charges against Joseph M. Simms,
lg.year-oId Central High School stu.
dent Who accidentally shot Nancy
Randolph, is, a fellow-student, prob
ably win be dropped.
It Is understood the family Of the
girl, who Is at her home. 1863 Girard
st. N. W.. recovering from a bullet
wound through the diaphragm, is
willing to forego prosecution If par.
ents of young Simms will pay her
hospital bill at Garfield Hospital.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given stated today that Capt. ]. B.
Simins, Of the District fire depart.
nlent, father OF the boy. wanted to
make the. dropping OF the assault
charge a condition Of his paying the
hospital bill.
:sOf course. would not become a
party to any such arrangement
Given said. SO have had to carry
the assault charge against the boy.
He has demanded a jury trial, and
the case rests there. "
Given indicated that Captain
Simms appeared to feel that by pay
ing the hospital bill he might be
tacitly admitting the, negligence OF
his son in the shooting. 1t is be.
lieved, however, that the bill will be
paid and the charges dropped.
On March IL the girl, at the invi-
tation Of young Sfmns, skipped
classes at Central High TO go fish.
ing. They went to his apartment,
2715 Fourteenth st. N. W., for fish.
ing tackle. While runnaging
around for the tackle the young peo-
pie found revolver. 1t was dis
charged. in play, and the girl was
struck.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
TIMES
sse1ClaSSilfed 0dS
LOST AND FOUND

LOST Package OF silk, green and tan, on
Navy Yard car. April 8. Reward. Box
The Washington times., 1927-04-07

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The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Investors Warned Not
To Buy Stock by Phone

Don't buy stock over the tele.
phone" Louis Rothschild, director
Of the washington Better Business
Bureau. warned Washingtonians to-
day.
The Capital Is flooded with ''long.
distance stock statesmen these days.
Rothschild points out. Numerous
cases have recently come to his at.
tention, he said, where purchasers
who have contaminated deals over
the phone have no. proof Of sale.
Not only are such firms. known
as boiler houses, operating in
Washington, but Washingto
ara being called from out-of-town
brokers. he said.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07

models and years.
many repainted in Duco and fully
equipped; several Y model demonstrators:
priced low. on terms. Barry.Pate Motor
Co- Inc, 1925 Sherman Ave. n W.. and
5saS Conn. Ave N. w. Adams 5000. Main
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Paddock Theater Bill
Signed by Gov. Smith

ALBANY, N. Y, April THE
theater paddock bill was approved
today by Governor Smith.
Under the new law, local licensing
authorities are empowered to pad
lock theaters for one year il the
owner, manager, producer or actor
Is convicted of presenting an in.
decent or obscene play.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Auction Sales
THOMAS BOWLING AND COMPANY
,DWEILTNG. REING PREMiSEs III

DWELLING, BEING PREMISES l9OS
18TH STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust
dated July z. 1926. and recorded among
III land records Of the District of Column
bia, and at the request of the party &c;
cured thereby the undersigned trustees will
sell ct public, auction in front Of the
premises on Thursday. the fourteenth day
OF April, 1897. at 4 D.. m. the following
described. land and premisee situate in the
District of Columbia, and designated az
being Lot numbered One Hundred and Six.
teen (116) in, Diller b. Groff's subdivision
Of Square numbered One Hundred and
Ninety l10Ol. as per plat recorded in the
Office Of the Surveyor for the District Of
colnmbia 10 Mber 10 at folio 23.
TERMS-SO1d subject to prior deeds of
trust for approximately $7.350y00 to-
gether with overdue. interest and taxes
further particulars Of which will be an.
nollnced at time of sale, the. purchase
price above said trusts TO be paid In cash.
A deposit Of $4,000 required Convey
ancing. recording, ETC., at purchasers cost.
Terms to be. compiled with within thirty
days. Otherwise deposit forfeited and the
property may be advertised and resold al
the discretion Of the trustees.
r. LEVIN.
April 4.7.11 rs. Trustees.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07

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The Washington times., 1927-04-07
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Herald style Of type.
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The Washington times., 1927-04-07
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

Following a visit to his home by
. delegation Of citizens last night,
Or. H. T. Willis. president of tha
Hynttsville Chamber Of Commerce,
entered his name as a candidate for
the office ef mayor n that towa.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07

CHEVROLET Roadster. late 1928. perfect
condition. used very little by carefIIl
owner; automatic Windshield wiper. parking
tires; cash $14S. S25 20 per month irlciIidss
al charges and insurance viii trade.
Peck,e 2l21 14th st. N W
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS. D. q. washington. April
6, 1927. Sealed proposals viii be received
at Room 500, District Building. until 2
sSc 3 m APRIL IA lg tSE fs
in the public schools. Specifications and
information at Room 800 District Building.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Legal Notices

WILL not be responsible for any debts
other than those contracted by myself.
Clarence r. Selba, 70b b st. s. w
WILL not be responsible for any debts
other than contracted by myself. Tai
bert Falkner. Hume Station. Va.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07

ICHRYSLER 1926, no Coach: fhat sven
Tie most discriminating person could not
Ie H. rom new car. has been driven only
|Chrysler fashion: you can save considershls
lon this car and still have the Chrysler eery-
ICE ana performance that you always have
wanted: terms. III. B. Leary, Jr..s q Bros, !.
l32l 14th. ST. N. w. Open evenings and
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Teachers to Take Quiz
For Salary Increases

Teachers eligible to take examina-
tions May II to increase their sal
aries are asked to meet with Super
intendent Frank w. Ballou Satur-
day morning at 8 o'clock in the
Thomson School, he announced to-
day.
Success in the exanninas lions will
promote the instructors to. salary
classes B and D.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05

Weird and exotic music of the
Hungarian gypsies may be found in
the offering presented by the Royal
Hungarian Orchestra opening its act
the last half of the week. The Eel
legi Sisters are dancers who give
songs and steps of their native land.
b. Csillag is the director of the seven
men. Billy Lytell and Tom FAINT are
1.-TWO Chocolate Cake Eaters" who
dispense with comedy, song and
dance. George Yoeman and Lizzie
have a sequel to THE Editor of the
Assassinated Press" called "Informa-
ton" Page and Class have Dance
Eccentricities in the Air" They do
Russian, jazz and toe dancing on a
single strand of wire. Smith and
Sawyer give "Sunkist Satire" a
comedy skit.
On the screen are:
Tom Mix in THE Canyon of
Light" the first half and Shirley Ma
son and Cullen Lands in Sweet
Rosie O'Grady," the film from the
old song favorite, the last half of
the week. Pathe News, a comedy.
topics of the day, and an Aesop
Fable are the short reels. ,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
Ed Wynn Goes
Into Movies

A coIlapsible sidewalk specially de-
signed for their purposes, is being
built in front of the new two-story
building OF the Jones detective
agency at the corner Of Pierce Ave.
and Sixth ST., Astoria, L. 1.
The walk extends thirty-five feet
on Pierce Ave. and twenty-five feet
on Sixth st. and is built in sections
that are operated by mechanical
levers inside the building.
The building itsels is constructed
along extremely novel lines, having
its main entrance through dis
guised cellar-way on Sixth st. that
leads into a vacant lot owned by the
Paramount Picture Company.
The whole edifice and the walk are
being constructed by the carpentry
department of the Paramount Long
Island studio to be used as set for
Ed Wynn's first starring picture,
Rubber Heels" which went into
production under direction of Victor
Herman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
an CHINA" TO BE
FEATURED AT THE PALACE

When Frank Walmsley sees the
statue of wishes "in China" he
makes wish that it fall to pieces,
and the image, played by Marie st.
George, falls into atoms only to be
restored by another wish a little
later.
This is the climax Of the headlin-
ing act, "In China" which comes to
the Palace Theater the first half of
next week. Frank Walmsley is the
main comedian who plays the semi
boob characterization.
The bill includes:
ADELE JASON AND BOYS
Whose "Whirl of Melody" embraces
songs by the quintet and instru-
mental numbers. Miss Jason comes
from musical comedy and has a dis
play of costumes.
WALTER WALTERS & CON-
Observation-Disclosures who use three
dummies; an unruly boy. sweet lit
tie girl, and a crying baby.
BROWN AND ELAINE-''Laugh
Pirates" Miss Elaine has the role
of the cruel pirate captain who de-
mands that her crew make her laugh.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
BLOSSOM SEELEy
Tops NEW BILL
AT B. F. KE|TH'S
Both Lyric and Palace to
Offer Big Show Next
Week.

Blossom Seeley, known as the girl
who glorifies syncopation, will be
the headline event at Keith's next
week, starting Sunday!
Miss Seeley will be assisted by
Benny Fields, who has been with her
in other seasons.
Others on the bill will be:
JAMS AND WHALEN-A COM
edy feature in a nut sllit called 1.-Two
Good Boys Gone Wrong" They are
well known here.
ADELA VERNE-A distinguished
woman pianist, concert artist who
recently has entered vaudeville.
BERT LAIR AND MERCEDES
Offer whats the Idea?" an as
sortment of comedy and melody.
Miss Mercedes is the foil to the
comedy antics of her partner.
JEANIE-Said to be a mere mite
of humanity, who is said to prove
that quality is in no way contin-
gent upon quantity. Will offer Just
a Sweet Child"
HAYNES, LEHMAN AND KAI-
SER-Billed as "Three Little Play
mates" They offer harmony.
THE SEEBACKS - Harry and
Harriet in a gymnastic novelty,
Fun in Gym"
The bill will include movies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
NOTED CAST TO Be
FOUND N COMEDY
NEW TOBROADWAY
Praying Curve Wins on
Account of Acting by
y the Players.
BY Dixie Hines

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Before the
manager changes the name of one
new play again let us hasten to tell
about Praying Curve" If anything
has been, or should be seen, about
other plays called respectively, at
Is Love-" 1.-THE Come Back" or, in
the immediate future, 1.-THE Love
Thief" they are all one and the
same.
Praying Curve" to give the play
its present title, comes from the pen
OF Martin Brown. The cast enjoys
the services of Frank M. Thomas,
Mona Burns, Florence Rittenhouse,
Grace Huff, John. w. Ransome, Will.
liam b. Mack, Walter Connolly and
Jay Hanna, certainly as good a cast
as any play deserves.
The story is that of a girl, or.
phaned in her youth, who is befriend.
ed by one who later opens a speak.
easy and obliges her to take part
in the operation.
She resents her surroundings, re.
bells against the attempt to make her
the mistress of a bootlegger, and
fees to the great west where there
is a man whom she once loved and
who has, for two years, been strug.
Cling against evils Of the dope habit
lie seems to have recovered himself
and the girl goes to him.
When she arrives she learns that
her sweetheart has long since been
dead, but his place and name has
been taken by another who was his
friend and who, in turn, has con,
tinued the correspondence and fallen
honestly and deeply in love with the
girl. She first is shocked and hui
inflated, but let us hasten to assure
the reader that all comes out well
in the end. The girl is Miss Ritten.
house, and the man is Frank Thomas,
Here one may find acting of an
exceptional order. No more gripping
performance than that of Mr..
Thomas has been seen for years,
and in the last act Mona Burns, as
a lady who dallies along the prim.
rose path picking purple peonies,
lifts a scene to high point of eff.
fectiveness and interest.
Miss Huff, too, is quite amusing in
lighter role, and John w. Ran.
some, the veteran of many hard
fought first night of another genera
ton, was welcomed back.
Musical Play
A new musical play, starring the
elastic and amusing Leon Enrol came
to town under the name of yours
Truly" Clyde North and Anne Cald-
well did the book, and Raymond
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
Girls Haze to
SWin1 Home

When American girls go automo-
bile riding in Hollywood with strang.
ers, they take along their roller
skates SO they won't have to walk
home.
But what precaution does a mod
ern Venetian girl take?
"A girl never walks home from a
gondola ride; she swims, and if she
can't swim she uses waterwings, "
declares Constance Talmadge.
She discovered the Venetian meth
Cd as a result of her experiences in
her comedy drama, Venus of
Venice" the action of which is laid
in the famous Italian canal city.
Joseph NJ. Schenck is producing
the Venetian romance for First Ma
tional.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-05
Rises Fast

Just about a year ago he was
driving a truck in New York
City. and now he's so popular
in pictures that he is playing
two parts at the same timel
The fortunate ex-truck driver
is John Kolb, who is now on
long-term contract in First Ma
tional pictures. After support
ting Milton Stills in two pictures
and playing minor roles in sew
eral others, Kolb is now playing
simultaneously in "See You In
Jail" and "Bayo-Nuts," two cur
rent First National productions.