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Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
BOY SCOUT BANDS
Putaam Bows 10 Parade For Chautauoua.-Danieison
 Troop Invited

4.a result Of d counsel between eX- erz..qgs of Putnam Boy Scouts and tn= aeal Chautauqua guarantofs held TH8rsday evening al the home of Mrs. W j Bartlett, publicity chairman Ter tF Faarant0rs. the Boy Scouts VIII f5F+ out m characteristic enthusiasm ncx Monday evening between : and y ocla k and put on a wnlfiWind soilci- faf among last minute season ticket DE- uacts. The Scouts Wiil district thH a4n and mss no one.
 rlauJauqaa opens the next day. 4#4= aIth concert hV snaaWeil E
 asaa frsm Huntington, Nest AlIa.Ha. and this visit Co Putnam ol aH#st twenty fellows of distinguished ra iii scoutdom has given impetus ta sa leeal boys Shadwell's Band W5H aIz0 play Tuesday evening at the tgHf. following a joint parade with iog4l iads. who will be guests of the faH8 46 the tent. The parade Is con dj8aaea on pleasant weather. The paHiaaon troop is invited to particl- pazE fa the Tuesday evening parade program and some fitting social event following the concert Is also occupying tla maglnations of Putnam boys.
 Al the guarantors' meeting Friday evening at l.. Nj. Warmers office, at < o clock, Scout Arthur Bove will repre- sent his organization. 2
 The council last night included Scout Masters Simonzi and Mel Bulger, Mrs. N J. Bartlett of the guarantors and Mrs. Theresa B. Thatcher, advance su- pervisor of Swarthmore Association, who arrived in Putnam yesterday af- 'arnooH
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

some politicians are little leary about China and many of them are marking time until they know just what line Senator Bingham is going Co take. At any rate China Is de- Feioping 8 little worry in the head Of more than one politician.
 Less UnempIoy ment
 \ slight decrease in unemployment IS noted in some parts of Connecti- cut in May. say the labor department s industrial employment survey for the month. In certain centers part time schedules held in the textile in- dustries.
 The report also adds that there was increased building activity with plenty of home craftsmen to supply de. mands. An increase in the need of farm help also noted :a several sec tions.
 Reports for Hartford and New Lon don, showed conditions above the ave rage. In Hartford. all plants were re- ported running full time except one There was a shortage in skilled arti- sans in the metal working trades such as machine and tool designers.
 In New London. all plants were operating at capacity in May, the Ia. bor departments report said. Tht surplus of workers which had accu mulated in April had been eliminated in May. A new concern that would eventually employ FOO people haC started up, ir was said.
 Birth Rate Drops
 ss# from 1s.9 per 1000 population ir 1925 to Isl last year, figures iron the bureau of census show. The deatl rate showed a slight increase. iron liz to 1I.4. Infant mortality rate; declined from 733 per 1000 popula ton in 1925 to 723. last year.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
Loren G. Williams

Loren C. Williams died al the Nor wieh State Hospital, Wednesday. where he had been an inmate Tor the past three years. The funeral will be held at three o'clock this after noon at the chapel in Grove street cemetery, Rev James F. English off eiatiug.
 Mr. Williams was a native of Pom fret. He lived m Putnam for some years. He and Mrs Williams made their home al the Putnam Inn and had just completed home on Grand View when Mrs Williams died. Later. before being taken to Norwich. Mir. Williams made his home at the City Hotel
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
The Johnsons outnumber The Smiths
 By 19

The summer issue of the Putnam Exchange Telephone Directory is now being distributed. Over 2450 copies are required for this exchange which includes Putnam and the surrounding towns.
 The delivery Is being made by mes senger and mail and will be com pleted this week.
 The first five pages of the new directory have been revised and now contain helpful information for tele- phone users.
 The Putnam section includes 2l23 listings, the Johnsons leading with thirty-eight listings. followed by the Smiths with l9 The Elliotts, and Bowens following all with seventeen aiid fourteen.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
 uEIAlL LEAVES PUTNAM FOR CAMP TRUMBUIL

While Putnam Headquarters Com- lany does not go to camp at Mantle, 4atii August 18th, Captain McGarry s sea a detail composed of Privates SaaFles Murphy. Dominic Bove. .5,sshkiin Perry. Gordon Winslow and sfed alifed Benoit left today for six Weeks duty.
 Ihe Putnam company being a Head -a.5ers company is assigned to duty
 1Ee quartermaster's department rl laptain MeGarry will rank as
 4 Qaartermaster of the division. 4here have been a number of re- -t ehHstments in the Putnam com slI and it Is now at required esasth but there is yet time for solhe men to enlist and get this camp experience at Camp
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
MARRIED

WELLS-JoHNSoN-In South Wood stock. July 2. by Rev Henry Baker, Miss Julia Johnson of Woodstock and Harry E. Wells
 2. by Rev Herbert '. Lombard of Worcester, Miss Pauline Watts Lyon and Dr. Howard Arthur Lanpher of Hartford.
 ELLIOTT -MUNIGLE-ln Hartford, June 25. by Rev F. C. Thomas, Miss Annie Munigle and Frank k. Elliott. formerly of Thompson and Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
ENTERTAINs NO. 13 P. OF H.

Ns Charles Rawley of Grove street Entertained members of No l3. P. of | If Noonsocket at her home Wed
 esday afternoon and evening, a cov- erea dish supper being served betwees the sessions. The Woonsoeket Call ei Thursday had the following item The auxiliary of Union Grange met last evening with Mrs. Charles Rawley q Putnam. They had a special bus to take them up and were brought home ny nc men folks who went up for sup leF n he evening A pleasant time was enjoyed by all Supper was ser*- ea between the afternoon and evening sessions. Mrs. Rawley, formerly Mar karet Davis, used to live here, and has . hast 0f friends who always enjoy visiting her"
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
HoN.BEREsFoRD DIvoRcEs
 SECOND WIFE IN LONDON

According to a copyrighted dis patch from London in the New York Herald Tribune. The Hon William Arthur De La Poer Beresford, for merly of Providence, has been grant ed decree nici from Laura Coventry. formerly of Rhode Island Mir Beres ford's first wife was Miss Florence Miller, daughter of Dr. Gardner L. Miller, formerly of Putnam The couple were divorced shortly before Mr. Befesfofd. who is a brother of Lord Deeies. who married Helen Gould. left Providence and returned 10 England
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
Mn George GaRne

Mrs. Dorothy Gagne, wife of George Gagne. died at the Day Kim ball Hospital. Tuesday, where she underwent an operation few days previously The operation disclosed a serious condition and no hope was held out for her recovery. The funeral will be held this afternoon at two o'clock in the Grove street eeme= tery chapel. Rev James r. English officiating. Mrs Gague was the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Cromwell Chase. kiilingly
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
MISS DOROTHY kEEFE
 CUM LAUDE PUPIL P. II. S

Through an error the name of Miss Dorothy Charlotte Keefe was omit ted from the list of general honor pupils as read at the graduation exer- cises of the Putnam high school, Thursday evening. June 23. Prinei- pal Robinson states that Miss keefe should have had this honor and will have the cum laude honor seal plac- ed upon her diploma.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

F. Rapallo and Miss II. B. Coulter, of New York City; Miss F. r. Turner, af Brooklyn, \. Y; Mrs. Y. K. El- den and Miss Betty Elden, Of Ruther- ford. \. J.: Mir. and Mrs. F. \. Prem fice. Jr.. of New York City.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moves spent the weekend Ia Newport.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
BORN

MILLER-In Asbury Park. N. J.. July ,, son to Mir and Mrs. Clyde Miller. Formerly Miss Bertha Far rows of Putnam). C0DY-In Putnam, at the Day Kim ball Hospital. July 1. son, John Thomas Cody, to Mir and Mrs John Cody
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
MEET WITH MRS. RAwLEY

The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth odist church held their regular meet ing with their president, Mrs. Charles Rawley. Thursday afternoon. There
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08
DIED

GAGNE-In Putnam, at the Day Kimbal Hospital. July 5, Mrs. George Gagne aged 2 years. WILLIAMS-In Norwich. July 6, Lor- en c. Williams. formerly of Put nam. aged 7a years.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

was a good attendance and four new
 members joined These meetings in- clude business session, sewing for the society, refreshments and soeiabil- ity, and are very enjoyable. The re-
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

freshment committee this time was Mrs. Walter King, Mrs. Thomas Raw ley, Mrs. George Pratt. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Pratt of Charles street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

The navy hospital ship U- s. S. Relief reports an unusual caller, A sea lion which climbed up the patients gangway by himself Ex- Animation disclosed deep cut, which was treated by surgeon: The patient swan of but returned later for a call of thanks.
Putnam patriot., 1927-07-08

Judging by chemical progress. t French speaker warns that in the next war asphyxiation of entire cities by gas warfare will be possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
CHILD Sees
FATHER and
SISTERS Die
Bodies Carried Away
In Swirling Flood
Waters of Smack
over Creek

ELD0RADO, Ark. Apr. 9.-tPl-
-Four persons, a father and his daugh-
ters, between the ages Of and lG,
lost their lives in the swirling waters
Of Smackover creek, swollen by re-
cent heavy rains, in attempting 20
cross the stream on a narrow board
walk late today. Is miles north of
EldOrado.
A fourth child, the seven year old
daughter of a neighhor of the crown
ed man barely escaped. Those
drowned were Mary, Halle and Ruth
Rosser and III. II. Rosser, father, oil
worker
The bodies had not been recovered
late tonight.
A fourth daughter, aged IL, who
had gone to the waters edge with the
others. stood BY powerlcss 70 aid the
drowning people. she immediately
gave the alarm. Tonight several
hundred persons were on the scene
and the water was being dynamited
In an effort to find the bodies. The
mans boots and dress of one Of the
children were found down the
stream.
The oil field district around
Smackover and Griffin is flooded by
recent heavy rains and the creek is
swift at the point where the four
were drowned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
SEVEN ESCAPE
ARDMORE
Jailer Slugged; Prison
ers Secure Keys and
Walk Out

ARDMORE. Okla. April 9.-tPl-
Six prisoners in the Carter county
jail escaped tonight after slugging
the night jailer with ruStcd iron
bar. believed to have been wrenched
from q window.
They were Guy Kimes, and J. al.
Ray, soldiers on furIough from Fort
Sill, and Fred III. Thornton, all held
for investigation; A. &. Horn and j.
@. Broker, awaiting trial on a charge
Of automobile theft and Henry Farr,
an Indian, who was awaiting trans
portation to the state prison 10 serve
one year sentence.
The delivery was not discovered
until the city jailor called for some
city prisoners. None answered the
telephone. Policemen Fastening 70
the county Jail found Carson un-
conscious on the floor He had been
struck heavy blows on the head. Car
son was taken I'd q hospital where his
injuries were said not "a d. danger
Gus.
"A posse Of deputy sheriffs and
city policemen Immediately was or
ganized and set out 10 search for the
fugitives.
The prisoners, Carson managed TO
say on recovering consciousness
came up behind him with the bafs
They rifled his pocekts for the keys.
with which they unlocked the Jail
doors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
HARLINCEN TO
GET BIG HOTEL
S. c. More to Erect 3.
Story Structure to
Cost 100000

HARLINGEN, Texas. Apr. 9.-An-
other big hotel for Harlingcn was
sused today when :. c. More. owner
of the Moreland Hotel, one Of the
famous hostelries of the Valley,
awarded a contract to Deprang Col
vim Lumber Co. for the erection of a
Szo0,0O0 structure. The building will
be 100 by 10 feet in size, three sto-
ries in height. located on the corner
of Van Buren, and Second streets, on
property owned by Mr.. More.
According TO the plans the first
floor will bc occupied by the Harlin-
gen postoffice. large arcade and
lobby. and several store rooms. The
second and third floors will provide
over hundred hotel rooms. all Of
which will be equipped in the most
modern manner.
Work on the building is 20 start AZ
once. IL is stated, and the owner eN-
poets to have IT completed by early
fall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED:
NEW CHIEE APPOINTED

BORGER, Tex, April 9.--lP)-May-
or John ;. Miller tonight accepted the
resignation of Chief Of Police +. Will
liams. and put Assistant Chief of Po-
lice John Farrar in charge Of the
Berger police force under supervision
Of Ranger Captains Hickman, Hamc r
and Taylor. The ranger offieers Ill 4
signed statement tonight said.
Closest cooperation exists between
ranger forces and Mayor Miller. The
mayor has unhesitatingly computed
with every request and has instruct
edall officers to work under orders
from state forces.
We feel that the situation Is
largely within control and that with
the cooperation of the gooi citizens
of the city, matters viii seon adjust
themselves. But this final word of
warning must be given: The presence
Of undesirables. not only an Berger
but in the oil field will noi be tolcr-
atcd. Those having no visible means
Of support will be dealt with e. the
Law directs and no favorites will he
played
This was signed nv Captains w. w.
Taylor. Frank A. Hamcr, and Tom
Hickman.
Mayor Miller emphaticaliy declar-
ed that he will not resign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
BORCERCHIEF
OF POLICE
RESIGNED JOB
Central Labor Union
Lauds Gov ernor's
Stand and Demands
Mayor Also Resign

AUSTIN. Texas, April 9.-tPl-
The specter Of the mailed fist Of
martial law for Berger, apparently
began recedinE tonight.
Endorsement of the administra-
tons policy and optimism over the
situation was the keynote of ad-
vices received today by Governor
Dan Moody. after his sharp ulti-
matum of yesterday, demanding To-
cal cooperation with state rangers.
". Boyd Gatewood. Governor
Moody's private secretary, who has
been investigating conditions in the
oil city. today wired Moody that the
Berger chief Of police has resigned.
Other information, not dlyulged BY
Moody, was contained in the tele-
gram.
Moody in Telegram yesterday TO
the mayor Of the town noted re-
ports that the city marshal has not
been functioning," and said that the
first step IN cleanup is TO get
rid OF that man and put in one who
VIII enforce the law"
Ills tel legrams TO other officials
also were sharp and pointed and
threatened martial law unless i'm
mediate local cooperation was Sc
cured
In answer 70 these messages,
Moody today received optimistic tel
egrams Of endorsement from = >.
Stafford, president Of the Central La
Dor Union at Berger, and Homer
Case. chairman Of "citizens COM
mite v"
Safford's telegram: I'm reference
to your telegram OF date 70 the
Chamber Of Commerce. we want you
70 know that the Central Labor
Union heartily endorses and APP
preciates your prompt and efficient
action in the matter This body has
gems on record tonight asking our
present mayors and city commits
sioners' designations. We highly
commend your efficient ranger force
for their faithful services rendered
and believe that they are getting
situation well in handi
Gases message: MASS meeting Of
citizens Of Berger held here tonight.
send YOU our thanks for the interest
YOU have taken in our fight to rid
the city of lawlessneSs. We ap-
preciate work already done BY your
efficient rangers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
BORDERPORTS
ON Same BASIS
Through Rate On Ma
tional Lines VIII Aid
Export Business

Through rates 20 Mexico City and
other points in the Mexican interior
will probably 20 into effect the lat
ter part OF the month. according TO
an announcement made here today by
G.. Y. Noriega. traffic manager of the
Mexican National Lines. who is in the
city with party Of National Lines
officials. The through rate was
scheduled TO go into effect April z.
but has been delayed BY "A complaint
by III Paso interests. which have APP
pealed to the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Hearing on the new
tariffs viii be held April ~, and
Mexican rail officials are confident
there will be no objection on the
part of the commission.
The Mexican government ruling to
the effect that duties on imports may
be paid at point of destination in
stead of the border port is also ex-
pected To aid materially in promoting
a greater volume OF business he
tween the two republics. rail Off
cials stated.
Under the new tariffs. the four
border ports, Matamoros. Nuevo La
redo. Piedras Negra and Ciudad Juar-
cZ, served by the Mexican National
Lines will he placed upon the same
basis on through shipment, Mr. No
riega stated. Extensive improve
ments are nlanned AZ Matamoros, and
the rail officials state they are conf
dent this port will eventually become
one OF the most important on the
border.
J. G. Philen of J. G. Philen. Jr. Co.
customs brokers. has been appointed
official customs agent for the Mexi-
can National Lines at MatamorOs,
and will handle consular fees and
other financing for the company. The
officials Of the Mexican lines an
nounced that large shipments Of ma
teTial for Improvement OF the lines
viii be brought in through this port,
and that they cNnect a heavy increase
in the volume of traffic ~ start IN
mediately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
'CHUAN TROOPS
STOP ADVANCE
OF CANTONESE
Two Victories Credit
ed to Northern Fore
es; Nationalists In
Retreat

SHANGHAI. China. April 9.-tFl---
The Cantonese northward advance
towards Tientsin and Peking has
met with an unexpected reverse. Re-
organized northern forces under
General Sun Chuan-FanR. whose
army crumplad under the Cantonese
advance on Shanghai I'm February.
are reported 10 have repulsed the
Cantonese on two fr0nts--alonK thEa
Tientsin- -Pukow railway and on the
grand canal. to the east.
The Cantonese on the railway,
dispatches say. was forced towards
Hsng-YanR. northwest Of NankinR,
and % miles southeast Of Pengpu,
which thew conquered n week ago.
News OF the battles along the grand
canal is meager, but the Cantonese
are pictured as retiring steadily
toward the Yangtze.
Another Cantonese reverse Is re-
ported on the north bank or the
Yangtge. opposite kianR Yin. and
some distance east of the grand
canal.
This may oren the way for
flank attack IN the northerners
threatening Pukow. across from
Nanking. in the rear cf the Can
tonasr column operating up the
Tientsin- Pukow lire.
The Cantonese FLAG II renorted TO
have been hauled down at Chinking.
midway between Nanking ard Kiang
Yin. on the Yangtze. and hundreds
Of Cantonese wounded have been
brought southwark across the river.
Meanwhile. the American. British.
Italian and Japanese ministers in
Pei-irR met -naav NJ consider. it lin
believed. the demands 10 " mad nn
fhn Cantonese in consequence W th~
Nnnking nHthreaks of FORTNIGHT
avo in which u number nf fnreiRn-
rrs were killed or injured and for
eirn property destroyed. and looted
London dispatches say the de-
mands will be presented early next
week and will call for reparations.
apologies and punishment Of those
responsible for the outrages.
Grouns Of Americans continue to
leave Pekinz. the northern capital
ard MANY Britishcrs are passing
through toward Tientsin from points
N the neivhhoring provinces or
Shnnsi and Honan. Virtually NIL
Americans have left the interior of
Shantung province. 12l reaching
Chefoo. and 800 nj SinEto ON the
coast.
Word was received from PekinE
today III the release cf Mrs Mildred
Mitchell, and Wilbur Burton, Amerl-
cans. whose journalistic activities,
alIegedly in behalf OF the Cantonese
movement. brouhRt their detention
by agents Of Marshal Chang Tso-Lin.
the northern commander. They were
not arrested, and were released after
hearing conducted by an American
consular official
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
ageneral attorney for the road.

-general attorney Tor the ROAD.
q. g. Richardson. manager. speak
ing for the board, said that the
Southern Pacific railroad, anticipat-
ing that its application for 4 permit
TO extend from Harlingen to Browns
vile will be granted by the Inter
state Commerce Commission, had
formally requested that the right of
way be supplied by the city. The
road will supply its own right-of-way
TO the city limits, but from the linn
.ts to a convenient point within the
city, right If way il sought without
cost To the railroad.
"A strip Of approximately ten blocks
500 feet ~ the amount Of ground
asked. This block or ground would
bring the railroad 10 some point on
Madison street. in close proximity 10
Washington square. Its passenger
terminal would be located in that
general neighborhood.
Brownsville citizens will be
called upon to dig deep for this
project. just as they dug deep for
the new hotel" Mr. Richardson de-
clared, speaking for the board. The
Southern Pacific officials feel that
they should treat Brownsville just
a. they did Harrington, Edinhurg and
McAllen, All ~ which cities were re-
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
ASK DAVIS TO
VISIT VALLEY
Secretary of Labor To
Receive Invitation
On Border Trip
fSnecinl 70 The Hernldl

SAN BENiTO. Tex. Apr. 9.--With
announcement made that James j.
Davis, secretary of labor Of the
United States. and other prominent
department officials will visit the
border country some time this sum-
mer in order 10 make "A personal in
vestigatino Of labor conditions and
the immigration situation with a
view to studying the opposition
which has developed in an or
ganized fashion against the Box
bill, the Valley Secretaries Associa-
tion viii probably ask Davis %
make 4 special trim TO the Valley.
according to J. H. Bell. secretary Of
the San Beniio Chamber or Com
mercs and president Of the Valley
secretaries.
The visit Of the labor secretary to
this part Of the country TO study the
effects Of restrictive immigration TO
be imposed by pending legislation
Is being looked upon as an import
ant event by the various organiza-
tions Of South Texas that have
Joined in opposing the measures
which woald BE- detrimental 10 the
agridSAxTc and industry of South
TEXAS &kd the Lower Rio Grande
Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
LEGION OFFICERS AID
IN RORGER CLEANUP.

AUSTIN, Texas. April 9.-tPl-
Services of 100 members of the
Hutchinson county post American
legion today were rendered Gov
crror Dan Moody in his "drive
against lawlessness in Berger and
Hutchinson county, in a telegram
signed BY John ". White. post com
mand=r. and Gibler Frazer, com
handkerchief
Moody replied 10 Commander
White: IL am deeply grateful ID
Hutchinson county Post American
Legion for tender Of their services
N the preservation Of law and order
in Berger and county. The second
principle Of the American Legion IS
stated in the preamble Of its consti-
tuition 10 maintain law and order.
! am grateful 70 the American Le-
gion and shall not hesitate when
the situation calls for il, to ask
and avail myself of your services.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-10
BOND FIXED FOR
ALLEGED BANDITS

BORGER. Texas, April 9.-lPl-
Whitley Walker must furnish bond in
the sum of $4,000. Hugh Walker.
his brother. $4,000 and I'd Bailey
S35 600. to obtain freedom from the
Stinnett jail on two complaints,
against each charging murder ot
deputies Pat Kenyon and Elmer
Terry. a week ago last Friday and
an indictment against each charging
murder of Policeman Coke Buc-
hanan here IN March IN.
Bonds on the Buchanan indictment
were last night AZ Stinnett set by
Judge Newton Willis Of the eighty
fourth district Il S35.O00 for Whitley
Walker. $4,000 for Hugh Walker
and $4,000 for Ed Bailey. Previous
ly their bonds had been set at
$500 IN each Of the complaints
charging murder Of the deputies.
making $1,000 for each man in the
Terry -ekuyon killing.