davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
CALL UPON ALL AMERICANS
TO HELP FIGHT FIRE DEMON.

The week of October to has been
designated as Fire Prevention Week
which all Americans, both city and
country dwellers, are asked to observe
ir helping check the ravages Of an
element which takes an appalling toll
of human lives and property every
year. Net the least of the important
factors involved in the observance Of
this week is that of forest fires, since
they have a direct bearing upon a
great national economic question,
which should be the concern Of all Of
US.
In this issue of The Miner there is
ali illustrated feature article by Elmo
Scott Watson which offers an illumin-
ating discussion of this question. Be
sure to read Flight the Fire Demon!"
in this issue,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
FIRST CAMPAIGN
TALKS TUESDAY
LIEUT.. GOV. NOLAN AND ARTHUR
NELSON SPEAK TO A SMALL
CROWD IN THE OPEN AIR TUES
DAY AFTERNOON AT THE COM
MUNITY CENTER.

The attendance at the open air
addresses from the porch of the Com
munity Center Tuesday afternoon was
not very large but all those present
were we'll satisfied with the talks
made by lieutenant Governor w. I.
Nolan and Arthur E. Nelson candidate
for u. S. Senator on the Republican
ticket. The party arrived here from
Tower where they had made an adj
dress in passing through about $3.50
and had only few minutes before the
addresses scheduled for 4 o'clock.
A whirlwind rush was made through
some of the business places by Messrs.
Nelson and Nolan. Governor Nolan
opened the meeting with a short talk
in which he compared the background
of Al. Smith and Herbert Hoover.
Hoover come from the midwest from
the farms. He is in sympathy with
the people of this great midwest. He
knows our problems AL Smith comes
from the sidewalks of New York. He
has been the stumbling block, object
ing to the st. Lawrence waterway,
which means so much to this section
of the nation" said Mr.. Nolan.
Herbert Hoover is the first presi-
dental candidate to come from west
of the Mississippi river. He means
more to the northwest than Al Smith.
He knows the problems much better
than his Democratic opponent" said
the state officer,
The lieutenant governor in conclu-
ding his remarks paid tribute to
Governor Christianson, stating that
the present governor has made one of
the best executives the state ever
had "He is fearless, honest and has
broad vision of the needs of this
10
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21

farmers are competing with farmers
of the world and must meet product
importations they raise and in their
own state. The protective tariff does
not protect the farmers Of this great
section of America. Herbert Hoover
has promised a readjustment of the
tariff in the interest Of the farmers.
That is one reason why the midwest
should support the ticket"
Second, the freight rates the far
mers of the midwest pay are unfair
The rates have driven many industries
away from Minnesota Herbert Hoov-
er and the Republican party have
been pledged to remedy this situation
Another reason why the midwest
should support the Republican party
i'll November" the speaker said.
The eastern capital and eastern in
terests have been the DIRECTORS of
every problem of benefit to the mid
west and to Minnesota was the claim
of Mr. Nelson. .-.
1.-THE east has objected to the ST.
Lawrence waterway, the Mississippi
river project and the readjustment
OF freight rates." said Mr. Nelson.
The speaker referred to his own
candidacy by asking the voters of
Minnesota to get together and elect
man who can get on the inside of the
midwest. He ask his listeners to COM
midwest He asked his listeners to
compare his 20 years record of SER
vice in the country and his Is years
record in the city with those of the
two other candidates.
Minnesota is the only state in the
Union that has had third major
state political party. What has been
the result asked the speaker "We
have been fighting against something
against somebody for several years
and we have failed to get together. En-
the meantime the east has benefited
from this instruction at home" Mr.
Nelson asked unity in order to elect
senator who will be of assistance
to the entire state.
He asked the people of the Arrow
head who have the best interests Of
their own state at heart to support
the man who has stood four square on
the deep waterway. Herbert Hoover"
'Do you want to support a man who
has objected to this waterway and
from state which has always been
against it?" asked Mr.. Nelson. "Com-
pare the two platforms and you come
to one conclusion. Herbert Hoover is
for the midwest solidly and without
eouivocation."' ~
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
YOUNG TOWER MAN
NOW WITH RoURGINs

Joe Nemanich, formerly employed
with Chas. Roland at Tower has now
associated himself with Morris Beur=
gin, local merchant Mr.. Nemanich
has studied at st. Johns University
and at the American Institute at Des
Moines, where he came to the front
as basket ball star Having had con-
siderable business experience with
shoe fitting as his speciality, he now
has charge of the footwear section at
Bourgin's
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
UNIVERSITY WOMEN GIVE DANCE
TO AID SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

At an informal meeting Of the Ely
Branch of the American Association
Of University Women, the members
voted TO hold their Annual Scholar
ship Dance on Friday evening, Sep
tenber %. because of the uncertainty
OF the weather around March nth,
the date Of their first Annual.
The Eveeth Ragadours win furnish
the dance numbers throughout the
evening.
The committee In charge Of decora-
tions are using streanlers ana Japanese
lanterns to achieve delightful ef-
feet.
Miss Allen, hostess of the club.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
GANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR,
. SPEAKS AT ELY SUNDAY.

j, O, HentaM. candidate for Cover
nor of the Workers (Communist)
party, will speak at Ely Workers Hall
Sunday September %, at P. NJ other
speakers will also be present.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
ELY JUNIOR COLLEGE
HAS FINE PARTY.

The party Friday evening at tho
Washington Auditorium given by che
seniors FOR the Freshmen of the jun
ior college. was well attended and en-
joyed. The earlier part Of the even-
ing was taken UP with the initiation
OF the Freshmen. Dancing followed
to the naNstc of Edwards cofegians
Lunch was served and all reported a
very pleasant evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21

At the conclusion of Governor No
Ian's talk, Mayor Murphy introduced
Arthur E. Nelson, who made the prir1-
cipal address and a few minutes said
volumns. The speaker said in his in
troductory remarks that he stood on
the platform adopted by the state
Republican party of Minnesota and
that he supported the candidacy of
Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis
because "no more able men ever ran
for these high offices than these,
the standard bearers of the Republi-
can party"
"Fhe people of the middlewest are
not getting their share of prosperity At
said Mr.. Nelson. First Minnesota
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21
METHODIST CHURCH ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS FOR YEAR.

The new elected officers of the
Methodist Church for the ensuing
year are as follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-21

Continued on page FOUR
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18

ed Hannah. Nicknames Of the law
enforcement ohicers usually are ap-
characteristic or incident. They are
so commonly used that residents
hardly remember original given
names.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
METHODIST MEMS CLUB
HAS AUSPICIOUS START
Temporary Officers Chosen At Meet
ing Attended BY 85-Rev.
Frank Haggard Speaks.

Roy Shillings was elected temper
airy president of the-newly organized
Methodist Mems club at an organiza :
ton meeting at Trinity Methodist
church last night. Three other
temporary officers were elected. At
meeting on January IA permanent
officers will be elected and a set of
bylaws presented for adoption.
The other temporary officers
chosen were: A. p. Sheppard, vice
president; William Pease, treasurer:
and Frank w. Holmes, secretary.
A. A. Mills, chairman; J. c. Lukens,
DIR. r. E. Reeks, William A. Cash
more. and P. w. Fairbanks. It is
expected that the temporary officers
will be returned as permanent Of
| fcers
A committee was appointed to
draw up bylaws and Attorney NJ. H.
Camp, assistant corporation coun-
sci, was made chairman. His as
sistants are Walter Fletcher and
Harry Hancock.
The feature of last nights meet
ing was speech by Rev. Frank
Haggard of Hartford. Eighty five
men were present. When the club
is completely organized it is ex-
rected that greater number will be
affiliated with it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
PLAN INVESTIGATION
OF MYSTERIOUS DEATHS
Two Former Husbands, Son and
Daughter OF Woman Die
Present Husband Ill.

Poplar Bluff, Mo. Dec. IS Up -
The word OF 81 year old wife
stood today in refutation Of her
husbands contention that Mrs. J.
w. Edwards administered the poi.
son from which he is seriously Ill
in a st. Louis hospital.
With Mrs. Edwards assertion
that she is innocent, authorities also
had the word of her husband that
she had poisoned him and killed
his Is year old son. Forest, the
same way.
Mrs. Edwards, under questioning,
said Edwards carried life insurance
as did her two former husbands,
both of whom died under mysteri-
Gus circumstances as did her daugh-
ter. Ethel May Padgett. IL.
In view of Edwards allegation
and the deaths of her daughter and
former husbands authorities are
considering exhuming the bodies to
determine if they. too, had been
poisoned.
Her first husband. Fred Padgett.
died October 25, 1924, and her sec
ond, A. X. Harris, January 10. last
Her daughter, Ethel May Padgett,
died April 16, 1927.
Forest. her stepson, died recently
On his death Edwards brought suit
against a confectionery store own
er, alleging the boy had been sold
poisoned ice cream, but dropped the
action when he became i'll.
Physicians hold slight hope for
his recovery. Mrs. Edwards Is at
liberty on 81 900 bonds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
Charter to Designate Two
Officials on Equal Foot
ing@Smau Claims Court
Wins Approval.

1.-THE job OF prosecuting attorney
is the meanest there Is: more 80
than that of garbage collector. -"
Corporation Counsel John H. Kirk
ham remarked last night as he
urged the charter revision commit
tee to accept a recommendation OF
the bar association that there be two
prosecutors on equal basis, instead
of one and deputy.
Judge F. B. Hungerford. who ap-
peared with Attorneys q. J. Traceski
and Edward A. Mag and acted as
spokesman for the trio. was re-
quested to prepare a draft OF an
amendment covering this point. an
other fixing the final jurisdiction OF
the city court at $500, a third per-
hitting judges to call in stenog-
raphers to take testimony verbatim
and a fourth providing a small
claims court.
Small Claims Court
With reference to the last named
proposal. 1t was made known that
a committee OF the chamber of
commerce is now working on a draft
and plans to submit 1t to the revi-
sion committee for approval. Judge
Hungerford's committee will work in
cooperation with the chamber men,
bers.
The jurisdiction OF local courts Ia
now limited to 800 and the amount
of judgment rendered. not the
amount sought, is the criterion. The
attorneys asked that the limit be
made $500. and that the amount
sought after rather than the allowed
sum be the figure to govern. The
effect Of this provision is to restrict
appeals to higher courts unless the
suit was for at least $500. excepting
in cases where there is an import
ant debatable point OF law.
Favors Court Stcnographer
With reference to the court
stenographer. Judge Hungerford ad-
vised that all other courts consider
this to be a cost OF operating the
court and that it is not taxed as
costs against parties in a suit. He
recommended that it be so consider
ed here.
The lawyers spokesman praised
the ability OF Prosecutor Joseph G..
Woods and his assistant, William NJ.
Greenstein. but declared in favor Of
dual prosecutor system as move
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
O'NEILL STILL IN
SHANGHAI HOTEL
Did Not Leave City IS He Reported
In Letter to
Doctor.

Shanghai, Dec. Is Up - Eugene
O'Neill, American dramatist, who
last week sent a letter to q nerve
specialist who had been attending
him. saying he was leaving Shang-
hal Immediately. was in his hotel
here today and it was learned that
he had never left Shanghai as he
had been supposed. The letter
O'Neill wrote to Alexander Renner.
Austrian nerve specialist, was ruse
intended to throw interested persons
off the dramatist's trail.
DR.. Renner today said that he
had no knowledge Of the ruse. Il
don't understand O'Neill,' he contin-
ued. apparently he disliked my
services. He had a right to dismiss
me but he shows no appreciation
for my kindness and his actions are
most unethical.'
The management Of the Hotel
Aston said the playwright was there
but refused to reveal his plans
other than to say he was a very
sick man and was not seeing any,
one.
O'Neill in his letter to DR.. Rem
ner said that, due to numerous per-
sons seeking to interview him and
inquiring into his personal affairs,
he planned to leave for Honolulu in
quest OF peace and solitude which,
If do not find there, I will find If
1 have to proceed to the south
pole"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
the present regulations.

the present regulations.
Judge Kirkham's draft Of IN
amendment to create two voting
precincts In the first. third. fifth and
sixth wards was adopted. Al was
also his resolution calling for annual
audits of city records
At the next meeting. the board
will consider 4 resolution providing
special election Of any special ap-
preparations In the amount Of $780,
900, including school bond issues.
but excluding the annual budget.
Judge Kirkham was requested to
prepare a draft covering these points
on motion Of former Mayor George
A. Quigley.
Discussion OF this suggestion has
Occupied the attention Of the char
ter revisers at several meetings. in the
past. but action has been deferred
until the meeting to be held De-
cember 20.
No Hold Over Commissioners
On motion Of Representative-eleet
Thure Bengston. the corporation
counsel will bring to the next meet
ing a resolution to have the terms
Of all commissioners expire at the
same time as that Of the mayor.
This would prevent the numerous
displacements Of board members
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
Prosecutor Has Meaner Job Than
Garbage Collector, Kirkham Says

for efficiency.
Isn't it true" Alderman J.
Gustave johnson asked. that the
present charter makes the assistant
prosecutor nothing more than an
errand boy for the prosecuting at
torney?"
Don't ask mo to commit my
SELF" Judge Hungerford responded.
He then fastened to explain that his
remarks should not be intended AZ a
reflection on the present prosecutor
whom he described AZ "a man Of
long experience, eminently capable
and conducting the Office very well"
Functions OF Small Claims Court
The idea of a small claims court
impressed the committeeman most
favorably after Judge Hungerford
had given a detailed description OF
how these agencies operate. Credi-
tors are permitted to bring state
ments to the clerk OF the court,
usually a capable woman, and they
leave 81 with each bill. The creditor
is sent a notice to come to court and
when he does he Is confronted with
the bill, asked whether he admits its
accuracy, and II he does an effort Is
made to arrange payment. II he dis
putes the bill. he Is offered an oppor-
tunity to make out statement IN
defense, and the creditor is brought
in together with the debtor and both
are allowed to tell their stories to
the Judge Of the city court. Dozens
of cases are disposed Of in q half
day session while hundreds are set
tied without going to court Attor-
neys' fees and formalities Of court
are dispensed with. the debtor does
not pay heavy court costs or lose
much time. and the creditor Is en-
abled to collect many small bills
which he would not bother with In
long drawn out litigation. it was ex-
planned.
Council to Designate Salaries
The committee adopted a resolu-
ton to change the charter and made
the common council absolute In the
matter of salaries. This means that
such salaries as park superintendent
city engineer and several others In
which the council now can merely
accept or reject, will hereafter be
fixed by the council. Several disputes
between branches Of the government
have resulted from the existence Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
New Sub Safety
Device Is Offered

Newport, r. l.. Dec. is 6-A new
device for saving life aboard sunken
submarines has been submitted to
the navy department by Dennis
Sullivan of this city. the inventor.
It is q form OF valve designed to
be built into the hull Of submarines
In one or more places and capable
Of being opened from either in
terror or exterior. 1t IL claimed
that it can be utilized for supplying
air. food and drink As well al for
telephone communication.
The invention has been viewed BY
Captain Thomas c. Hart. inspector
of ordnance in charge Of the naval
torpedo station here. and 1t was on
his advice that Sullivan sent 1t to
Washington to be placed before tbs
naval board now considering new
submarine safety devices
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
Germany and U. S. Tied
For Balloon Records

Washington, Dec. IS R-Ger-
many and the United States tied for
first place in a summary OF all
world records for balloons, airships
and airplanes. made public by the
navy department.
OF 106 established records, the
United States and Germany each
hold 80, France 20, Italy s, Great
Britain 6. Czechoslovakia 8, Hun
gary and Switzerland each 2, and
Belgium I.
Eighteen Of the American records
were established by naval fiiers in
seaplanes and the only American
land plane world record. that for
altitude also was made by naval
officer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18

Smoking behind the scenes" is
forbidden to film actors and ac-
tresses in several British studios, be-
cause it dulls the eyes Of the smoker.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
Miller Bros. Circus
101 Ranch Is Sold

Ponca City, Okla. Dec. IS R-
Announcement was made here last
night that control of the Miller
Brothers 1o1 Wild West circus had
passed to the American Circus Cor
poration, a combination which also
includes the Hagenbeck- Wallace,
Sells-Floto, Sparks and John Robin
son shows.
The deal was concluded at the
10l Ranch last night and the an
nouncement was made by George
Miller, one of the founders and
owners Of the 101 circus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18

with each change Of administration.
An argument advanced In favor OF
this plan IL that men who have serv-
ed conscientiously should not be EN-
barras3ed by being removed for NO
reason other than the fact that the
new mayor wishes to surround him.
self with commissioners of his own
picking.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
KILLED BY ALTO

Lexington. Mass. Dec. Is R-An
unidentified. well dressed young
man about 25 years old was killed
by a hit and run motorist here last
night. Occupants of another ma
chine saw the body tossed into the
air and gave pursuit but were out
distanced. A shoe repair check in
the victims pocket bore a Waltham
address.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
King and Queen Reported
To Be Quite Safe

London, Dec is Pl-In connection
with the disturbances at kabul, AZ
ghanistan. the Afghan legation today
said King Am-Anullah and Queen
Souriya We're quite safe. The foreign
legations were also declared to be
safe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18

ruptcy - the elimination Of several
seasons OF steady deficits.
It II believed TIE Giants viii usa
the Bears az farm for uttried big
league material and thuA br. :
many high calibre performers into
the. Eastern league.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-18
GIANTS BUY BRIDGEPORT
Financial Difficulties Of Park City
Eastern League Teams Are About
Over.

Bridgeport. Dec. IS (UP)-Pur-
chase Of the Bridgeport Bears, local
Eastern league baseball team. by the
New York Giants was hailed here
today as the end OF the clubs
stormy financial history.
The purchase price was not given
in the announcement made by Presi-
dc..t Fred Voos last night. Voos
will be retained 8 executive OF the
club.
Voos recently purchased the club
franchise after 1t went into bank
Evening star., 1928-04-03
Fights Last Night

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON. -- Roberto Roberd, Italy,
won on four over Ted Eandwina, Ger
many 90. George Manolian, Dorches-
ter, Mass, defeated Joe Sirnnnich, Butte,
Mont. 10l. Ernie Schaaf, Boston, won
over Benny Touchstcne. Florida 00l.
LADEIPHIA-Phn Kaplan- won
over Babe McCorgary, Oklahoma UO).
Ralph Smith, California, knocked out
George Mulholland, Brooklyn ca. Wy
omtng Warner, Cheyenne. knocked out
Nerse$ Artimon, Egypt 0).
CHICAGO-RedU Uhlan, Los Angeles,
and Ted ESterbrook, Niles. Ohio, drew
(S1. Jack McKenna, Toronto, knocked
out Howard Eentz. Milwaukee (5). Dick
WatzeI, st. Paul, defeated Jack Scarton,
Newark, N. y. 49,. Tuffy Grinith, Sioux
City, Iowa. beat Bobby Brown. Lowell,
Mass. 90.
NEW YORK.-Jack Humbeck, Bel
GUM, won on foul over Jimmy Byrne,
Louisville t3).
BUFFALO. ". Y.--LArry Gains.
Canada, beat Big Boy Peterson. New
Orleans tfo).
PEORIA, lilies Mariner, Univey-
sity Of Illinois, knocked out Art Per-
tile, Ironwood, Mich. ~. Tommy
OTAugi1lfiI, Springfield, ILL.,, defeated
Jimmy Dalton. Indianapolis 10l. Don
Allison, Kewanee. ILL.,, knocked out How
ard Forbes, indianapolis ~.
SARASOTA, Fla.--Young Strihling.
Macon, knocked out Marshall BLACK
stock. Birmingham (2).
MEMPHIS. $500 Frankie Dugan, Mem
phis, knocked out Al Knowles, New Or
leans %.
Evening star., 1928-04-03
Displaced REGULAR Mnc OUetie Beat Phe
WILL REACH FINAL
IN HOCKEY TONIGHT

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 3.--Resumption Of
ice hostilities takes place In Boston and
Montreal tonight with divisional cham
pionships In the National Hockey
League at stake.
The New York Rangers clash with
the Boston Bruins for the United States
title, while the Canadier1s and Maroons
wrangle for Dominion honorS.
Finalists in both sections then will
come together in five-game series to
determine the world championship and
the new owners of the Stanley Cup
won last year by the Ottawa Senators.
AS the four teams now engaged in the
divisional combat are on an equal foot
ing due to ties in the first contests of
the two-L me tusSels. in the event dead
locks persist at the conclusion of the
regular playing time tonight, extra
minutes will be played until winners
are decided.
Should the Rangers qualify to con-
tinue In the battle for the Stanley Cup.
all the games of the series will be played
at Montreal, as the New Yorkers are
now without home rink with the cir
Gus occupying Madison Square Garden.
If the Bruins come out on top in the
American zone contention, the first two
contests will be staged at Montreal
Forum on Thursday and Saturday
nights and the next two skirmishes in
Boston. With the series count to be
figured on a ee-out-of-f1ve basis,
should a fifth game be required. the
clubs will toss coin to select the place
for the last fray.