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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07
LEGION AUXILIARY
HOLD INTERESTING MEET.

Wednesday evening the regular
monthly meeting of the American Le-
gion Auxiliary was held in the Legion
rooms at the Community Center.
A communication from Blanche
Scallen Dept. Secretary saying that
the Ely unit had won a trophy for
membership in the class 8 division
which includes all units with a mem
bership of 101 to ZOO This trophy
viii be presented at the Safe conven-
ton which will be held at Winona in
August.
President Anna Anderson gave a
very interesting report on the District
meeting which was held at Nashwauk
May, 18th at which time the District
officers were elected. Mrs. Anderson
was elected to serve on the Executive
Board.
Mrs. Lydia Seraphine gave COM
plete report of the poppy sale which
realized S17360 The unit voted to
operate booth on July 4th as usual
The Unit also voted to dEpence
with the meeting during the sum-
mer months.
Mrs Signe Theilman's name was
drawn for the attendance prize.
A social hour followed the closing
of the Unit after which refreshments
were served by Mrs. Mary Smith,
Mrs. Laura Chinn, Mrs. Marie Nc
Mahan Mrs, Betty Hanson and Mrs.
Lydia Seraphine.
E. Malquist of Minneapolis was
h1YSiraSS visitor in Ely last weak
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by the Ely Branch American ASsocia-
ton of University Women was awarded
Miss Vienna Somero. This award en-
titles the receiver to part of the cost
of Scholarship in any University and
IS given in recognition of attainments
in scholarship. Superintendent w. E.
Englund made the presentation adj
dress. He afterwards presented the
class to the Board of Education in a
short talk which was well given
and received in like manner. The
class was accepted by Dr. j. E. Thomp-
son, president of the Board who also
presented the graduates with their
diplomas On behalf of the Board, DR..
Thompson made short talk in which
he brought out several facts which
should set with considerable force in
the minds of the graduates and the
large audience.
America by the audience and the
benediction by Rev. P. Keranen closed
the program after which the class filed
out to the music of the "Recessional
by the High School Orchestra.
The week will close with the end of
the annual school picnic at Sandy
Point this afternoon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

the recipient of this medal This is
given in recognition of his being the
most outstanding pupil in the Ely
schools among the boys in scholarship,
athletics and reportment. Luther NJ
Bang, on behalf of the Frank Lozar
Post, made the presentation in neat
address.
The Scholarship annually presented
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07
GOLF SWEEPSTAKES
NEXT SUNDAY

The Shagawa Country Club an
nounces a golf sweepstakes for next
Sunday, June g. All members are in
vited to play eighteen holes with
handicapS arranged for by the Games
Committee. Prizes for the best score
and play can be made at any time
Sunday. Score cards are to be had
from the professional at the club
house.
Considerable enthusiasm is being
manifest in this sweepstakes play and
a large number of entries are ex-
pected.
The course is in good condition and
the greens are coming on nicely. Mr..
LAUDER, the pro. in charge Is very
much pleased with the enthusiasm
shown by the players, many OF whom
are playing for the first time this
season.
The club house is now completed TO
the extent of work thereon to be done
this season and Mr.. LAUDER is prepar-
ed to give lessons and otherwise as
sist you in your play. He also has
stock of refreshments on hand. Balls
are sold and clubs repaired at the
grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thompson OF
Minneapolis spent few days in the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07


JUNIOR COLLEGE CLASS ROLL.
Buccovich, Joe Leino, Laurin
Caulk, Ralph Naff Fred
Childers, Florence 1870, E..,,
Hartfiel, Minnie siial'' 90 sAiei
Kotchevar, Ida Somero, Viena
The program last evening opened
with the entrance of the graduates to
the Coronation March" by the High
School orchestra. After all were on
the stage, Rev. C. p Keast pronounced
the invocation. Seated with the mem
bers of the class were the Board of
Education, members of the faculty and
the speakers of the evening.
The Salutatory address was made by
Charles ziering and the Valedictory
by Margaret Agnich. Both of these
young people made their addresses In
a very finished manner and reflected
credit, not only on themselves, but
also their instructors.
The High School Girls Glee Club
followed with Mendelssohn's IF With
All Your Hearts after which the
Commencement address was delivered
by DIR. Josephine CorliSs Preston,
educator and lecturer Of Olympia,
Washington. She used as her subject
@NoblesSe Oblige' and followed her
text through from the beginning of
school to the after years.
DR.. Preston did not go in much for
oratory but made a plain talk full Of
much food for thought on the part OF
the graduates and the friends and
relatives gathered for the event. she
is native of Minnesota having been
born at Fergus Falls. For many years
she was Commissioner of Education OF
the State of Washington during which
time she came in contact with every
phase Of life in her educational work.
She made the Commencement talk Ii
her native town week ago and since
then has delivered several addresses in
other Minnesota cities. Dr. Preston
IS recognized as one Of the great
educators of the country and Ely was
indeed fortunate In securing her for
this occasion
After another selection entitled
Water Lilies" by the Glee Club pre-
sentation Of the American Legion
Medal took place. Mathew Gouze was
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sung by the pupils of the Junior Glee
Clubs. Robert Moonan was accom-
PIANIST and the cantata was directed by
Miss Julia A Keefe.
The Commencement for the eighty
three seniors Of the High School and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

Don't Miss 1T Send all the Chill
dren to see the Katzenjammer Kids
and the Rinky Dinky Club at the
Washington Auditorium Tuesday at g
o'clock.-ady.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

The place of the play was announced
as any place where there are kings
and the scenes were laid in the Royal
garden and the Royal pig sty. Miss
Ursula Baden directed this play.
The second part of the program was
a reading, 1.-The Last Landing" by
Arthur Seraphine the cantata Indy"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07
On This
Occasion

lust few thoughts by the Editor ON things
Material and Immaterial
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Continued on page FOUR
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SCHOOLS HOLD CENTER OF STAGE
BEGAN SUNDAY AND ENDS TODAY

and ten Junior College students took
Auditorium. The class of graduates
presented quite an imposing sight
Those who comprise the class roll of
High School students receiving their
diplomas are as follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thompson of
Minneapolis spent few days IN the
city on business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

The schools of District No. II are
holding the center of the stage this
week in their annual Commencement
and Graduation exercises.
Sunday evening the Baccalaureate
services were held at the Washington
Auditorium before large congrega-
ton of friends and neighbors of the
graduates. Rev G. P. Keast of the
Methodist church delivered the sermon
using for his text 1.-The Art of APP
probation" Rev. Keast made a very
able talk very much appreciated by
the class and the audience.
Monday, White Iron had its field
day at which a large program of
events were attended by capacity
crowd. The same condition prevailed
at Winton that evening where pro-
gram by the Winton pupils was most
admirably given.
Tuesday, Field Day by the Ely
schools attraced a large crowd to the
Athletic Field That evening the
Eighth Grade Promotion Exercises
took place at the Auditorium. THE
Big Prince" play in two acts opened
<I,a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

The Volstead act and the more re-
cent Jones five and ten" act still have
teeth that bite notwithstanding the
referendum Of the above states. How
ever, the action of the states shows
which way the wind is blowing and it
may be a good idea to give the peo-
pie chance to have their say in the
matter as many seem to believe the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

E. Malquist of Minneapolis was q
business visitor in Ely last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-07

Some speed? The distance from
New York to Ely is nearly 5000 miles
and this letter travelled that distance
in about IL hours. From Ely to Hib-
bling is about 80 miles and under pres
ent conditions it takes letter about
"a hours or more to go from here to
Hibbing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
IN PRECINCT CELL
Edward Nichols Fails to End Life
by Hanging-Removed to
n Gallinger.

Edward Nichols, 80, of the 1400 block
OF Potomac avenue southeast, tried
suicide early today in his cell at NO
II precinct, knottins his s1oestrings
about his neck.
The police, alert for signs Of such q
move since Nichols made q suicide
threat some hours before, heard a faint
ecuf1e and heavy breathing In his cell
investigating. they found Nichols
strAngling and cut him free. :.
A doctor was summoned from
Casualty Hospital. He found that
Nichols had not been seriously affected
by the attempt.
The prisoner, under arrest on charges
Of ir1toxicatiorl and diSorderly conduct,
was removed to Gallinger Hospital.
Lieut.. Sidney J. Marks and Police
man Thorne were on duty In the
precinct at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
PLANNING DRIVE
FOR PALESTINE
Emergency Relief Mass
Meeting Is Scheduled by
Committee for Tomorrow.

Plans for a Palestine emergency relief
mass meeting will be formulated at a
luncheon tomorrow at the City Club
attended by members Of the executive
committee Of the drive.
Rudolph b. Hehrend, chairman, has
invited a number of business leaders OF
the city to attend. 1t is tentatively pro-
posed to held the meeting Monday night
either at the Eighth Street Temple OF
at the Jewish Community Center
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise, noted Zionist
leader probably will be the principal
speaker.
Contributions continue to pour in al
the campaign headquarters at the Jew
ish Community Center and are inme-
diAtely dispatched to David A. Brown,
the national chairman Of the drive.
Approximately $4,000 day Ii being
sent to Palestine from this country to
alleviate the distress caused by the
Arab depredations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Jury SOON TO GET
bank R!OBB|NGCASE
Mrs. Rogers to Know Fate
When Six-Hour Arguments
Are Ended.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Tex, September
18-The case Of young Rebecca Brad
ley Rogers, charged with bank robbery
will go to the jury, today after six
hours Of arguments by State and de-
Tense counsel.
Otis Rogers, 27-year-oid husband Of
the former Texas University student
and her chief counsel decided to make
the final plea for her acquittal on the
contention that she was insane when
she robbed the Farmers National Bank
at Buda. Tex, Of $1,000 In December,
1925.
The States picture of her as a
harrassed woman who became q GRIM
inal to pay of her creditors was to be
presented by District Attorney Brundell
and two assistants. Rogers was assisted
by two former university classmates.
The introduction Of testimony was
completed late yesterday and the Judge
charged the jury after overruling q de-
Tense motion for instructed acquittal
Mrs. Rogers was arrested at her home
In Austin shortly after the holdup. The
trial was her fourth. The first resulted
in hung jury and at the second jury
could not be obtained. The third trial
resulted in her conviction and q Ia
year prison sentence, but the verdict
was reversed by the higher courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
IDENTIFY SUSPECTS
IN KIDNAPPING CASE
Victim Held in Apartment for
Six Days Without Food
or Water.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
DETROIT, September 1s.-Warrants
charging kidnapping were recommended
yesterday for Edward Wilds, 26, and
Frank Honfel, SO. identified by Mat
thew Holdreith, "a, as the men who
held him prisoner without food or water
in a Detroit apartment for six days.
Holdreith. son Of Matthew Holdreith,
sr, restaurant proprietor, was rescued
chained TO cot in the apartment
Sunday night the elder Holdreith had
paid the kfdnapers $1,000 for his sons
release.
Identification Of the suspects came
Yesterday. They were arrested Sunday
night in a stolen taxi cab after a gun
battle with police. More than $4,000
found In their possession at the time
is believed by police to have beer. the
Holdreith shortly before their arrest
Holdreiths release came last night
after he had managed to attract the
attention Of persons passing the window
Of the eround.f1oor apartment where
he was held prisoner.
A third member Of the gang. known
only as Murphy. IA still at large. He
also Is named in the warrants. Police
say the two prisoners have confessed.
The younger Holdreith was kidnapped
from his home last Wednesday night
by three men posing as officers. who
said they wanted to question him ir
connection with an automobile accident
He was taken away at the point o.
guns and shackled to the cot in the
apartment. Negotiations for ransom
were then begun with the elder Hol.
dreith, who did not notify police.
Police believe the men have been in.
volved in other crimes including the
kidnapins two months ago of David
still missing. Both Hohfel and Wilds
have served terms in the Michigan
branch prison At Marquette for hold
ups, police say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

which his wife attacked him with a
metal book end and he felled her with
his pistol. He then tied a string around
her throat and hid the body in field,
five days later setting 1t afire.
Sidney ,Syme, defense counsel, in his
opening said he would put Peacox on
the stand and would have his story
corroborated by testimony of friends or
the dead girl.
Motive for Killing. a.
He said that the district attorneys
opening indicated an attempt to give a
desire on the part of Peacox to be
rid Of his wife as a motive for the
killing.
This cannot be proved" he said.
"If Peacock had wanted to be rid Of
his wife all he had to do was let her
get the divorce she had been begging for
for months. But he wouldn't. He want
ed her back"
Syme said he would prove Peacox on
the night Of the killing was legally
insane" though not medically" so. He
said this insanity had been caused by
his discovery Of his wife's repeated in
fldelities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

Cuba provided q. syncopated number
that would show Paul Whiteman some
new tricks in the dance. "Malaguena."
Julio Fonseca Of Costa RIGA made de-
lightful waltz on the theme Of 'Leda. y
The audience generally seemed par
ticularly enthusiastic over the selections
from the opera Salvador Rosa by
Carlos Gomez Of Brazil. Enrique @.
Canova announced the program, which
was broadcast via Station NAA.
1t was well balanced program, well
presented and provided q most aus
picious opening for the new season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
LEARNING TO FLY PLANE
Daily Mail Reports Veteran Writer
Has Made Several Practice
Flights. q
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, September 1S.-The ever
youthful Bernard Shaw il air-minded,
and, although he is 70 years old, Lon
don L. interested in reports that he is
learning to pilot an airplane.
Questioned by the Daily Mail about
reports that he is having lessons at
the Stag Line Airdrome North Of Lon
don, Shaw wouldn't deny the reports.
but said, laughingly, that he hadn't
fully decided to become qualified pilot
just yet.
He added more seriously: "Of course
1 have done a bit of flying. Every one
flies these days and why shouldn't
I? The question Of qualifying as a
pilot is another matter, but Heaven
knows what I'll decide to do one Ct
these days!"
The Daily Mail understands Shaw
has made several practice flights dur
ing the last few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
AIDES ARM FRACTURED.

CHICAGO, September 10 (P).-George
Ade, the Hoosier humorist, Is in St
Luke's Hospital suffering a fractured
arm.
The writer was injured Sunday al
Brook, Ind, when. following a round OF
golf, he stepped from q shower bath to
answer his phone. he slipped and fell
on flight Of stairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Woman Can't Laugh
OFF Extra 8 Months
Given for Laughing

~ the Associated Press.
DANV1LLE, ILL.,, September 10.
Mrs. Freda Burden, East st.
Louis. laughed her way into jail
yesterday.
Sentenced TO nine months and
fined $500, she was asked by Fed
eral Judge Walter G. Lindley II
she were not sorry for language
she was alleged to have used to
dry agents.
Tho, no, ha-ha -ha -ha-ha," was
her reply.
Three months more" said the
judge.
Laugh that or" said an at
tache.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Seek to Change Name.

Advising the, court that the name
gives an erroneous impression of
racial origin" Sterling Ely Abrams and
his wife Helen T. Abrams of 1875 Mint
wood place late yesterday requested the
District Supreme Court to authorize the
change of their names to the surname
1tiv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
FLEEING CHILDREN FOUND
Police Prevent Them From Join
ing Parents LODGED in Jail,

ING IdIeHCS 1UuBeU III JdIIs
VAN couvER, British Columbia,
Doukhcbor children, lodged in the
Children's Aid Home here, to rejoin
their parents at Okalla Jail was frus-
trated yesterday when police located
the children and returned them to the
institution.
The eliildren-seven girls and boy,
ranging In age from to 10 years
we're brought to the home last week
when more than 100 members Of the
Sons Of Freedom, D sect Of Doukhobors,
we're brought 10 the jail here to serve
six-if1onth sentences for taking part In
. 1iude parade at SLOGAN, British Co.
ltimbiA. ..s.,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Approve Court Clause.

MADRID, September 10 Up. - The
cabinet announced last night adhesion
by Spain to the World Court optional
clause for compulsory arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
O'Neill's Play Barred.

BOSTON, September 10 R)-Eugene
O'Neill's THE Strange Interlude" is
unkelcome. Mayor Nichols has barerd
thu play from the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

Russians are wearing suits Of tweed
imported from Scotland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

The United States sent IS aircraft
engines to Germany this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
PLANS ARE STATED
FOR. PEACOCK TRIAL
Attorneys Outline Method to
Be Used by Prosecution
and Defense.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, September
1S.-District Attorney Frank H. Coyne
charged In court today that Earl PeacoS
killed his wife deliberately by stran-
Cling, after telling her by blow from
his pistol butt.
Peacox admits killing his wife and
setting fire TO her body, but asserts the
killing was done with the pistol and
was not premeditated, and therefore not
punishable by the f1rst-degree- murder
penalty Of death.
Peocox's trial got under way today.
Comes assertion of death by stra1-
Cling, after the first blow, was made 10
Intimate that there was deliberate In
tent to kill and that the Staying was
not done In the heat Of sudden passion
Neighbors Heard Screams.
Coyne said neighbors of Peacox
would testify hearing screams in the
Peacox apartment on April 81 and
early the next morning seeing PeacoS
carry bulky object" to his car and
drive away.
When first questioned Peacox told
police that 1t was q Frances Murray
who was In his apartment and that he
had carried her out when she became
drunk.
Coyne then said that Frances Murray
told police of being In the PeacoX apart
ment on April % and being asked by
PeacoX to say If she was questioned
that she had been there on the 2lst.
Frances Murray, now known as
Frances Newman, Is to be a witness for
the State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Confession Outlined.

The prosecutor outlined Peacox's
confession, In which he said he took
his wife to his apartment to effect a
reconciliation. It was the FIRST ami
versary of their marriage and they had
been separated for months.
The confession told Of Mrs. Peacox
referring to the apartment as q dump"
A quarrel followed, Peacock said. In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

C. A. AsP1NwALL
CHARLES ]. BELL
HARRY K. BOSS
GEORGE W. BROWN
WILLIAM M. COATES
WILLIAM 8. CORBY
WILLIAM W. EVERETT
WILLIAM E. BRADLEY
JOSEPH P. BURKE
ALEXANDER S. CLARKE
CHARLES r. DENNY
HORATIO A. CARREN
JOHN B. GEIER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
DIRECTORS


C. PERCY McCLUE
WILLIAM MILLER
HOWARD MORAN
JAMES C. NEALON
M. FRANK RUPERT
B. F. SAUL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-18
ON LAST LEGS? NO!
CITY Men Rise to Defend Pants
BY ARCH STEINEL
time has con

all good Should come TO the aid OF
a pants"
propaganda is purveyed
stronghold
nts-ar n
recently organized in London was the
dungaree
cnir deuish
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-18

Everyone agreed it wasn't Brown
ing's fault that the auction was
disappointing.
He did everything possible, even
renting Madison Square Garden and
appearing on the platform in per-
son
There were especial accommo-
dations for ladies'" but despite that
the male swas predominant in the
audience when Browning climbed
on the rostrum and said, How do
you do, everybody"
Joseph P Day, the auctioneer
fell completely under the spell OF
the spirit of Madison Square Gar
den. where the men who labor to
bring forth those pugilistic battles
OF the century" have their Offices
This" cried Day, lis the sale OF
the century. Never before has a
great real estate sale been held in
so great an inclosed space
Then he got down to business.
Browning is going to have another
sale, he said, and dispose Of the
property that wasn't purchased
Monday. Then he will use the
money to establish three founda-
tons:
Foundation l. To furnish and de-
liver toys free for children II
juvenile homes and institutions II
New York state
Foundation 2. To make it worth
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-18
New York C0ngreSSW0man
Is Left Estate of Nine
Millions.

OF NEW YORK. June 18.-Mrs.
Ruth D. Pratt, new congress-
woman from New York, had
Sg152,771 added to her fortune
today when a transfer tax ap-
praisal was filed showing that her
husband, who died two years ago,
had willed her his entire estate.
Thus Mrs. Pratt is added to the
select list OF congressional mil
honaires, which includes also
Representative Ruth Hanna Nc
COrmick Of Illinois, widow of Sen
ator Joseph NIediIl Mccormick.
Mrs. Pratt's fortune is COM
prised principally Of stocks and
bonds-a total Of 1922 ,928. Pratt
carried no life insurance.
Mrs. Pratt, like Mrs. McCor-
mick, is a Republican. She was
elected from fashionable up
town district with a plurality of
1920 votes over her Democratic
opponent.
Previously she had been a men,
Der Of the New York city board o.
aldermen-the first woman to
serve on it. She has five children.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-18

When you have your list complete
Indianapolis Times, 214-220 W. Marylan
two days following receipt.