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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
ESTATE RACKET Barred
Dawes Brands GulIible Americans
as Double Distilled Fools.

BIZ United Press
LONDON, Aug. 29.-The 'imagi-
nary estate" racket was barred by
United States Ambassador Charles
G. Dawes today,
Dawes, in a statement to the
press, said that "one of the singu-
lar effects of the world depression
is shown in the embassy CORE
Spondence which reveals an in
crease in the number of Americans
duped by blackleg lawyers into con-
tributing money to prosecute al
legged claims on imaginary estates
in England"
ANY American who, without pre-
liminary investigation, sends money
to a stranger to use in establish
ing a claim on a supposed estate in
England is a double distilled fool
and an ass"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
In the Air

Weather conditions at a. M:
West wind, II miles an hour;
temperature, 81; barometric pres
sure, 1910 at sea level; ceiling,
clear, unlimited; visibility, II miles;
field, good.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
Mail Order Romeo
OFFERS to Confess
Murder of Family
Marriage Bureau Wooer Weakens Under
Long Grilling, After Bodies of Widow
and Four Children Are Found
MOB THREATENS TO LYNCH SUSPECT
Woman and Two Girls Hanged Along Wall
of Garage Basement, Son Struck
Down With Hammer


HARRISBURG, w. Va, Aug 29-As police awaited
the promised confession of Harry F. Powers dapper matr
mOnal agent to the Staying of wealthy Park Ridge Ill.,
widow and her three children discovery of bones in the
ruins of burned cottage the spot where the bodies
buried announced.
The bones found in chimney of the cottage,
which burned just few days before Powers built the
garage in which police believe Mrs Ase Buick Echer and
her three children starved garrOed and beaten to
DEATH
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
MOVIE COWBOY INJURED

Buck Jones Misses One and Chair
Strikes Him in Back.
By United Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29.-Buck
Jones, cowboy movie star, was in a
hospital today because he missed his
cue and din't dodge when another
actor hurled chair at him during
the filming of scene.
The chair struck Jones in the
back and broke small bone. Ply
scans said it would be several weeks
before he could work again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
POLICE SEEK IMPOSTOR
Man Passes AS Priest to Hear Con-
LESSONS of Children.

LESSONS of Children.
By United Press
CLEVELAND, O., Aug. ga tall,
gaunt and thin-faced man, who
posed as a priest and heard the
confessions of two 13-year-old girls,
was sought by police here today.
Search for the pseudo priest
started when the Rev. Oldrich
zlamal, pastor of Our Lady of
LourdeS' Catholic church, told de-
tectives of the impostor. The Rev.
zlamal said he became suA Vicious
followed the man from his church
and saw him remove his clerical
collar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
BUTLER EXPLAINS HOW

DUH De lUU EuuCdLtu OF IUO Fl :
ficient,' Smediey Tells Marines.
By United Press
QUANTICO, Va, Aug. 29.-Major-
General Smedley D. Butler, soon to
retire from the marine corps,
summed up his philosophy in an adj
dress to officers at the opening of
the marine school.
Don't be too educated to work
or too efficient to fight" Butler said.
Education removes fear when you
face problems, but if you go too far
in education the danger is that you
will be frightened by possible con-
sequences and fail to act"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
WAR MOTHER is DEAD
Succumbs on Ship, Returning From
Gold Star Tour.

BIZ United Press
ABOARD THE S. S. AMERICA,
Aug. 29.-Mrs. Mary Jones, a Gold
Star mother of Meyersdale, Pa, died
today as she was en- route home
from a Gold Star mothers tour of
France.
Death was due to heart disease,
induced by an internal goiter. She
had been i'll abroad and was in
serious condition when she boarded
the vessel. She was SO.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-29
COTTON BILL PASSED
Holiday Measure Sent to Huey Lonr
by Louisiana Senate.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
BATON ROUGE. La, Aug. %
Governor Huey Longs one-year cot
ton holiday bill was back in the
Governors hands today for his
signature, approved by the legisla-
ture in special session. The senate
passed the bill, 30 to 0, early today.
The bill makes cotton planting in
this state In 1882 unlawful. pro-
vided rs per cent Of other cotton
growing states pass similar laws
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
SPEED THE DAY

Speed the happy day when that international high way from Seattle to Alaska will become an accomplished fact
 How the imagination leaps at prospect of that glor ious consumnation In year following the opening of that artery of travel Alaska will advance in bound than any advantage gained in the past p years.
 Then indeed, will Alaska come into her own. The road will have irresistible lure for the rubbertired voyageurs who have shutted back and forth the United States until scenes have become familiar.
 Think of rambling in comfort from Puget Sound to the Land of the Midnight Sun And that's what they can do Arriving in the Interior they take that Cir ce Highway and in fancy now can hear the "Oh's' and the "Ahs of the multitude the red orb of Old Sol takes his majestic march athwart the midnight sky
 But that is by no means all. Within the space of months a hundred thousand persons will gain first hand knowledge of this magnificent Northland Many of them will linger many of them will cast about for homes in this, the greatest of Uncle Sams Terri toral possessions.
 We have always said and still earnestly maintain that but to know Alaska is to love her. fine store of happiness is already in bond, say for many thous- ands of the present generation
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
HAL SELBY AT JUNEAU

Hal B. Selby, former publisher of the Seward Gateway, arrived at Juneau on the SS Admiral Watson, where he may reenter the Alaska newspaper field. He looks and feels fine, said w. w. Mac Donald, Sourdough arrival in Seward yesterday, who is an old friend of Selby.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1798-United States Navy Depart ment created.
 1816-Large sun7spot appeared; i; asily visible for several days. 1931-Conductors Alaska Railroad equipped diving helmet; passen- gers, bathing suits; track walk CTS, submersibles, account water overflowing track.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
FER GOODNESS SAKE!"

While the report has not come direct from railroad headquarters, yet it is said officials of the line are seriously considering moving a river boat down to Spencer Gla- cier where IS inches of water overflows the tracks. It is either case of that or attach propel- lorS to the trains.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

Mrs. Romig, wife of Dr. J. H. Romig of the Anchorage hospital, is a visitor in Seward, her former home, having arrived today on the mxed rtain. Mrs. Ronig plans to return to Anchorage Saturday.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
EPISCOPAL SERVICE fTri3oy ot O D NTN

The subject at this service will be, "Christ's Credentials"
 Rev. Macpherson wishes to ex- tend a personal invitation to all to attend this service. Come! It will be time we'll spent.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
AT THE HOTELS

GillilandJosephine Weeks, c. B. Wilson, Mrs. J. Kristad, Seattle, Louis Smith.
 Van Gilder-W. G. Smith.
 Seward-L. Hansen.
 Overland]ack DoWney, Seattle, Floyd Morton, John Ekstrom.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

It is said that Japan, England Italy and France will agree plan for smaller warships. The Navy League of the United States argues that need lar ger fighting machines than those contemplated ac count of the fact that this country not selfsupporng and must bring in it's supplies routes that longer and difficult to guard than those Eur ope must depend upon The argument is patriotic. The United States capable of taking her place. and holding her own, under almost any general program but it would be the height of folly be without adequate pro- lection at all times on both land and sea-
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

A Ford truck for w. B. Wilson arrived on the Admiral Watson and will be forwarded to Mata- nuSka
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

The compressors and drills which were used on the break water quarry, are being shipped to Valdez where they will be put in use on the Richardson High way
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30
COMMUNITY CHURCH
10 A. M., Sunday School.

10 A. M., Sunday School.
 II A. M, Morning service Theme: Achievement Crown.
 8 P. M., Evening service. Theme: Scarlet Sins. The Evening serv- ice changes to 8 o'clock next Sun day evening"
 Form the habit of regular church attendance. Everybody well come.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

The Gateway would like to see the Seward Little Theater Club start preparations for presentation of of those good, oldfashioned minstrel shows sprnkled with lots of vaudeville stunts and speciality numbers. You know, those good old "gags;" one end man to another: "Hey dar Rastus! Whom dat lady seed you wifi last night huh?" "Sho Sambo, that wasn't no lady, dat was my wife!" "Mr Forsythes Barbecue will now sing that beautiful old melody "Swanee River, MT. Barbecue" Etc. etc. We know it would go like a house afire. Anything in it?
Seward daily gateway., 1931-04-30

The people in North Tyrol have appealed to Pres consisted in turning South Tyro to Italy. Our most vivid recollection of Tyrol is that in the odschool days had to stand up with knocking knees and de- claim about Andreas Hofer, the George Washington of that country, who lay in cell in Mantua all cluttered up with chains; but bear ill will that account and trust that his may get what they seek
 We note by the papers where all Alaska steamers are having new whistles afixed expressed]y for the purpose of hurling "tonal bombs" at the towering faces of the glaciers the vibrations causing cebergs to break off with deafening and plunge into the Tourists will appreciate and get quite thrill out of it.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
Eat Chicken Dinner
 Tomorrow At NORTH POLE BAKERY
How They Appreciate the Paper
 In the Outlying Sections!

Council, AAA. Sept. 25. 1881, The Nome Nugget, Nome, Alaska.
 Dear Sir:
 The paper has come regular this summer and we enjoy it very much: would not be without it. Of course it's pretty old when We get it but il is read from start to finish by the whole crew. We all enjoyed the Lindbergh writeup and all I can say is. that I am sorry I could not be in Nome because, not often does Nome get a celebrity like the Lindberghs as guests. The season will soon close as it is getting cold over here and we will soon be back to dear old Nome and the movies
 Sincerely yours,
 HENRY GUMM For the North Star Dredging Co.,
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
PROCLAMATION

h memory of the grateful day on which the long period of strif. and turmoil attending the great war came to an end; and as a tes- timonial of regard for the men of our nation who bore a part in the mighty struggle, and in grateful remembrance Of those who fell while shielding the suerdon of civilization on the field cf war:
 NOW. therefore, I. A. Y Wright Mayor of the City of Nome. here by proclaim a holiday on Armistice Day, November II, 1881. in Nome, Alaska. and request. all citizens to lay aside their usual duties and join in proper observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies.
 A. F. WRIGHT
 Mayor of Nome
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
Halloween Party

X Halloween party was given last Saturday evening at the. home Of MT, and Mrs. Harry Lomen for the older girls class of the Nome Federated Sunday school, of which Mr Lomen is thn instructor, Some ot the older boys of the sunday school were Invited Quests
 A tafy pull was the main event during the evening, and much hii- arity was caused by those who would drop their candy After the final cooling little remained of the taffy Several apple eating contests proved popular with different de greas of success and failure.
 4 delightful luncheon was sary- ei in picnic fashion with the e0ests seated on the floor around a huge table cloth.
 Those attending were the Miss es Virginia Lomen, Phyllis Robin son, Phyllis Crooks, Helen Escholt Margaret Eryen. Vashtye Goodwin Eileen Stangroom and Mildred May nard; and the Messrs. Alfred Lo- men, Howard Come, Robert Bald win. Wilson Scott, and Thomas Christensen.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

The Halloween dance given last Saturday evening by the Loyal Or pectations. proving to be very de lightful time The hall was crowd ed to capacity with the many dancers who attended. The hall was very appropriately decorated for the occasion by the efforts of a bevy of beautiful Nome girls. who received the congratulations of everyone for the taste in that very excellent art.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
\ o T I C F.

If you have anything you want 10 get rid of, a little advertise ment in the Bulletin or Weekly Nugget will find a ready buycr a1 this season of. the year.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

Miss Grace Swanberg, daughter of MT and Mrs, Nels Swanberc. is reported to be much improved since being taken 10 the hospital this week Her many friends will he glad to hear of her daily i'm provement and an early recovery.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

For other toca, news during the week days look on pages and under days Of the week with telegraphic news ss publish d in the daily bulletin.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

The Pioneer Women are giving card party and dance tonight at the Pioneer Igloo. their first of the winter season. It will begin at 9 pm with cards, and refresh ments will be served following the games of whist, after which dane ing will be indulged in. The ad- mission charge will be 75 cents to everyone.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
LOCAL NEWS

Charley Roswell arrived in town this week from shelton for load of much needed provisions due to the snow storm blocking traffic on he tramroad.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

Bob" Wells. the well known Kouearoker. who was brought to Nome via plane this week suffering from a slight stroke, is resting easily at the hospital
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

The funeral of Jos. Norris. one of this sections oldest int abitants VAS held last Sunday following short service at the grave He was laid to rest in Belmont Gene tery here. by some of his dearest friends
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

posed of Nome people. have select ed the 12th of December for the night of their first presentation, for this year. If il comes mp to the quality of their last perfor- nance everyone in town is due for d very good evenings entertain ment. The players state they will have many surprises to spring and feel they will surpass their pre- vious efforts in entertainment
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
EAGLE MASQUERADE DECEMBER 5th

nounces that the annual Eagle Masquerade will be held on the 5.t of December in the big Eagle Hall.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

The Pioneer Roof Garden, an evening of sport and pleasure, has been set for the 18th of December. This is an annual affair sponsor ed by the Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No 1. Nome, and all the proceeds gn toward maintaining the expen SIS ot tEsir igloo and hotel. wherr the. piouears who first ventured in to this country may repair for entertainment. reading. or rest.
 It is worthy institution. and the pioneers also provide good t,me to all. So look for the even ,ng of December 18th, for a good time.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

Mrs. Dennis O'Brten died in Seat lie October9th She was one of the early residents and the moth CT of two boys, John and Francis both now living in Seattle Her husband was for years employed as electrician for the electrical company here.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07
Did You Lose Something

FOC ND-A pair of fur mittens, owner may have same by identify ing and paying for this advertise mcnt.
The Nome nugget., 1931-11-07

Announcement cards of the mar riage of fa~ror Nomeite, John !. Shuford. 10 Miss Helen Mary Condon, daughter f Mrs. Carrie | Condon, at Reno. Nevada. on Sun day the fifth dar of September, 1881 were received in Nome on q recent mail
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03

Trustees Of Baylor university did not elect a sue
cessor to Samuel Palmer Brooks June 26. They voted
TO defer action until September. Board members are
said to have expressed the fullest confidence In the
present temporary organization OF the university
under the leadership Of Dr. w. :. Allen. acting presi-
dent. Pres. w. p. Bizzell OF the Oklahoma State uni
versity is said to be in the running. Many champions
Of Former Gov. Pat Morris Neff predict his election
In September.
Ir. Bizzell Is a native Texan. He won his spurs a.
an educator and college executive in Texas. He has
won additional laurels as president Of the Oklahoma
university. However. It Is said that Bizzel and Gov.
Murray have declared a truce and are dwelling to-
Eether as tremendously as two turtle doves. Pres.
Bizzell stepped down and out OF the A. a. NJ college
when the Fergusons came In the last time. He had
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03
Providing Funds For Jobless Men

A plan whereby the city Of San Antonio will use
approximately $4,000 collected In corporation court
fines In the next year tn provide Jobs for the unem-
ployed has been figured out BY Mayor c. M. Chambers
OF the Alamo City. Remittance Of fines assessed by
the court will cease automatically as a result Of the
new plan. II Is said the city court provides a monthly
revenue OF approximately $4,000 over and above ex-
penses and this will be distributed to various city de-
partments to enable the employment on a part time
basis OF men now out OF work. And there are politi-
clans who wonder why Mayor Chambers retains his
grip on the loyalty OF working men In the Alamo city.
They know their friend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03

a lifetime to balancing on one hand2
Or balancing on q chair? .. And
there they are. with no one to see
themi Imagine. spending a life
time learning a double s0mersault.
or somethlngl"
"Well. don't we all in one way or
another?" ! reply. Sometimes we
have an audience: sometimes we
haven't
From which you can see what an
abandoned amusement park does to
you on a rainy night
And all about YOU. the most in
c%ongru0us and ridiculous sights
Two hooch dancers. from Nine.
Rajah's dancing girl show, run
from their tent-like structure. bare
legs stopping through tiny puddleS
and scant skirts partially covered
with q piece OF burIap ten cloth.
"A single car on the precipitous
coaster. rumblir past intermittently
Finally. from somewhere rlt
Of the rain. come four Of the TO-
Sam0ans.' Their bodies are bare,
AAN AQi AKAAA1 H4A4 AEAor
Sorry. but most Of the troupe
are laid up with bad colds. They
can't stand this weather after the
tropics apologies the SOft-vOiced
and intelligent chief who wears
striped white trousers, a silk shirt
and an orange lei.
He turned out TO be a former mem
Der or the post0ffice department In
San Francisco. He comes from Page
Page. and-of All t~hlngs-he's writ
ing a book.
you see. Americans and English
men have always been coming down
70 the island and then writing about
our lives ne explains. I'm going
to reverse the situation. I'm going
10 have a native write about his
adventures in America. And it's
going TO be my own story"
You Sec. you never can tell what
you'll run into when you Get 10
Coney In an intimate mood on a
rainy night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03

air-oh. 1 don't know-as if some
thing were just about 10 happen
Something big"
II know" said Lame drcamily
II know Just what you ~ bui
IL seldom does happen"
Never can tell" Elsie winket
deliberately. Believe II or not
there are plots Matching around
here that don't meet the eye
Lame. thinking or her adventure
that afternoon. shivered u little
Elsie. not noticing. continued
That Muriel girl. for instance Il
she N fast worker? Believe IL 81
not. she has little Boy Blue catinE
out or her hand. Wait till the scan
dal columns get hold OF that. Which
Junior Lacquer Is that way about
what drama starr"
-Sha only met him this after
noon." Lane protested
~Yes. | know. But what thai
dame does with "a hours IL no
body's business said the rynicaI
Elsie Mrs Blues little boy may
be hooked before he knows H. He's
not used 20 these high-powerec
debutantes. I don't mind" she ex
planned. "if she'll lay Off my Give
But Murlel's a natural born p0arh
or. and N she thought she could
burn me UP by going FOR him. she
would"
Lane had heard a great deal ol
this in the past so she lent "a mildly
InattentiFe ear. II wouldn't worry.
she said. absently. Yes. Mrs. Grid
ley. OF course I've got your tickets
ready"
Elsie took tho hint and drKftec
along IL the direction OK her dress
ing room.
-Mur!ei's supposed TO be helping
me tonight. What a fake she Is a.
a working girl" Lame Erumblet
resentfully I'd herself as she rmilec
her set smile. punched tickets and
made change. Poor little rich girl
playing al being useful. that's
what she A." Muriel's role OF Dor
Office assistant mad been mostly u
picturesque fiction. She appeared
late and left early. She never al
lowed business TO interfere with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03
TO
the EDITOR
APPROVES VALLEY
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN


Ito the Editor
Brownsville Herald:
Please accept my sincere con-
gratulations on your splendid edit
orial Sunday emphasizing the need
for a unified Valley advertising
campaign.
During the past few years more
than one hundred successful CAM
paigns have been conducted BY
cities and communities throughout
the nation. and 1t is interesting IL
note that such communities have
shown more rapid growth and sub
stantial progress In normal times
than have communities where no
campaign has been conducted. The
advertising communities have been
affected BY the depression 10 n far
lesser degree There are few. III
any. communities in this country
that can offer greater advantages
to the tourist and 10 the permanent
resident, vet these advantages AZ
climate and opportunity have not
been brought home to the great
majority Of people living In the
North and East.
When a practical advertising plan
Is developed and put into exeru-
ton every individual In the Valley
will benefit and IL is 20 be hoped
that the time Is not far away when
the Valley Will utilize the great
force OF advertising TO attract resi-
dents. tourists and industries 10
this section.
Undoubtedly the time has arrived
when the Valley should discourage
the attempts Of individuals 10 bring
publicity to this section by freak
methods and every citizen NJ the
Valley should give thoughtful con-
sideration to the need for a COM
prehensive campaign that would
command the support Of every in
terest and eVerv individual III the
Rio Grande Valley.
Your editorial Is a step III the
right direction and I sincerely hope
that your efforts will be continued.
Please accept my CONGRATULATIONS
also on the approaching Thirtv-
ninth birthday OF the Brownsville
Herald. You have a Just right 20
be mighty proud OF your publication
which Is entitled TO a great deal of
credit for the development ana
progress nf tine Rio Grande Valley
Cordially yours.
r. j. MEFKER. President
James Advertising Agency. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-03
Tax Levies on Texas Railroads

Texas railroads viii pay Intangible asset taxes on
s69,300.o00 this year. according to figures released by
the state board. This will be S. 455.569 less than the
total on which taxes were paid last year. and the
largest on any Texas railroad will be paid by the
Texas and Pacific or Sll. O91. 670. This was the same
as the total on which the road paid the taxes last
year. All assessments against the railroads have been
completed. These figures would be interesting to the
champions or bus and truck transportation companies
or individuals.