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Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25

cerpts of letters from Governor
Buck, Ex-Governor Robinson and
Henry Ford, dwelling briefly upon
the object of the meeting and eulOg-
izing the old fiddlers-a truly Amer
lean type now rapidly passing-and
their cherished strains.
The preliminaries opened with a
fast-moving comedy skit entitled
the Hustler" introduced by Mr.. and
Mrs. Triplett, with Lester Brumbley,
who scored a smash hit in the hap
py-go-lucky blackface comedy BY
request the act was repeated at the
end of the program. Old Joe Clark,
of Radio Station WDEL, Whining
ton, was warmly received with his
five-string banjo, as was twelve-year
old Albert Short with his guitar and
mouth organ. Madison Willin intro
duced some classy Jig dancing.
The duo, tria and instrumental
numbers all received enthusiastic
ovations, while the championship
pie-eating contest was a positive
WOW, ,"awith James Derrickson Win
ming the title.
The main event, championship fid-
dlers contest, was won by Albert L.
Megginson, of Wilmington, though
closely followed by Howard w. King
of Georgetown and H. X. Jefferson
of Glendale.
Mrs. M. C. Smoot and Mrs: Flor
ence Jones with DR.. S. Lane Ander-
son, chief executive of the Tri-
County Old Fiddlers' Association of
Pennsylvania, officiated at judges.
Mr.. Anderson with other members of
the association motored here from
Concordville, Pa, for the occasion !
and announced their intention of |
coming again with bells on" when
ever similar event may be announ-
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25
GEORGETOWN
On Estates

Register of Wills Frank L. Joseph
has the past week issued the follow
ing letters:
On the estate of Mary G. Dolby OF
Broad Creek Hundred to Norval
Pepper.
On the estate of Job o. Pride OF
Georgetown Hundred to Rodney H
Pride.
On the estate of Thomas H. O'Neal
of Little Greek Hundred to Lola NJ.
Fosky.
On the estate of James w. NutteT,
Sr., of Seaford Hundred to James
w. Nutter, Jr,
NO1U They Mag We'd
Clerk of the Peace Frank w. Law
son has the past week issued the
following marriage licenses:
To Martin L. Davidson and Helen
A. Ellingsworth, both Of Milton.
To Asher E. Hudson and Norma
evelyn Long, both of FrankfOrd.
There are twenty-seven prisoners
stopping with Sheriff Brittingham at
tbe county Jail here at the present
time.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25
Why Get Up Nights?
Physic The Bladder With
Juniper Oil

Drive out the impurities and ex-
ces acids that cause irritation, burn
ing and frequent desire. Juniper
oil, buchu leaves, etc, is contained
in Bukets, the bladder physic. It
works on the bladder similer to
castor oil on the bowels. Get 25c
test box from any drug store. After
four days if not relieved of getting
up nights" go back and get your
money. If You are bothered with
backache or leg pains caused from
bladder disorders you are bound to
feel better after this cleansing and
you get your regular sleep. Sold at
r. H. Bratten. Druggist, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25

Mrs. George Weekes of Fort Hum
phreys, Va, was called home here
last week by the death of her grand
father, Job o. Pride.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25
TqOO RailroGders Retired

After long and active career, two
/ veterans of the Del-Mar-Va Division
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, have
been retired from service. Edgar C.
| Harrington, baggage master on the
Oxford Branch, living at Clayton,
had been in the railroad service for
the past 43 years and Eugene d.
Knox, freight conductor on the same
branch, also living at Clayton, had
n service record of 29 years and five
months. They formerly resided in
this town.
Miss Sadie E. Cooper spent the
first of the week in Dover.
Miss Gladys Hudson spent the
first Of the week in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary H. Greene spent the
first of last week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Vesta A. Bailey has been
spending the week in New York
City.
Mrs. Harry L. Thomas and Mrs.
John f. Kaiser spent last Monday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Ruth Blizzard of Wilmington
is spending some time here with her
father. J. W. Blizzard.
r. Paul Swain of near Georgetown
who recently returned from a hos
pital in Philadelphia where he was
for treatment is still improving
much to the qualification of his
many friends.
Joseph Wilkins is acting as man
ager of Julius Green's restaurant
during the illness of Mr.. Green.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25

Baltimore and Atlantic City, N. J.
Mrs. Eleanor Ross Marvel has re-
turned to her home on High street
after spending the past week in
Philadelphia as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole Hutchinson of
Dover spent Sunday here as the
guest of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. e. c. Vincent in West Sea-
ford.
Edward c. White who was former
ly employed at the local freight Of
flee was a visitor here this week.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25
Looking Forward

No prophet is needed to foresee
better time ahead.-Collier's Week
".
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-25
NOaO They Mag Wed
FlddIerS In Contest

A capacity-testing audience greet
od the old-time fiddlers assembled in
contest at the new community house
of the Midland Grange Saturday
might, March II.
From start to finish the program
moved with clock-like precision, Op-
ening with few well chosen re-
MARKS by Mr.. Triplett reading eX-
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COUNTY OFFICIAL |s
 INDICTED F0R THEFT

LOS ANGELES, May 27. II The Los Angeles county grand jury re- turned an indictment late Thurs day afternoon against L. A Mills for the embedding and misuse of some $75,OO0 in $1,OOO bills which were left in his possession to be used as evidence in an extortion trial. The crisp bills soon disap- peared and Mills who is county clerk was being tried on charges growing out of their disappearance. The money was taken from the pockets of Morris Lavine, former newspaperman, who was convict ed of extortion, and was turned over to the county clerk for safe keeping.
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MUST AVOID KURILES

TOKYO, May 27, The Ministry of Communications granted Nath- an Browne, American flyer, permis- sion to land in Japan after a hop over the Pacific from Seattle. The government designated the Hanada Airport at Tokyo and prescribed a route for the flyer from Kamchat- ka, east of the Kurile Islands, pass ing Ochiishi and Cape Erimo Mito. He was forbidden to pass over the Kuriles or cruise over Tokyo.
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RELIEF PLAN APPROVED

WASHINGTON, May 27. Speak CT John N. Gamers $2,100,000 un- employed relief plan was approved by the House Thursday. Represent ative Grail, republican of c ali fornia, introduced a bill which will provide that the federal govern m e n t o expend $5,OOO,O00,00O on public works to relieve the unem- ployment situation. The huge sum will be raised through a bond issue and is provided for in the bill in- troduced.
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BATTLEsAIP GUN RUINED
 IN PECULIAR ACCIDENT

SAN PEDRO, Calif., May 26, - A peculiar accident in which a 16- inch. TO ton gun aboard the U. s. $. West Virginia was ruined by fire from another gun on the same ship, IS Gisclo2ed.
 By some good fortune none ot the personnel was injured in the accident which occurred at sea. The West Virginia, flagship O f tn e dreadnaught squadron, was firing at night spotting. A shell from one of her forward StarbOard five-inch guns struck the right gun of her No. 2, 16 inch main battery turrent.
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TWO ATLANTIC STEAMERS
 C0LL|DED IN THICK F0C

NEW YORK, May 27, (P)-The small steamer Grecian, bound from Boston to Norfolk, with a crew of 36 and general cargo. but no pass engers, collided with the City of Chattanoga in a dense fog in the dangerous seas off Block Island.
 The vessel went to the bottom and it is believed four members ot the crew are lost. Others were res cued, some injured.
 The Chattanooga is proceeding to Boston with the crew and mas ter of the Grecian. Coast Guard cutters are searching for the miss ing.
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QUITS JOB
 BECAUSE 0F FINANCES

ATHENS, Greece, May 26, Pre- mier Venizelos, whose position as head of the government has be- come increasingly difficult because of Greece's financial difficulties since the abolition of the gold d standard, has resigned.
 The militarists are reported to have warned President ZaimoS that the people of Greece are tired of politics and politicians and that unless a coalition cabinet is formed under Republican leaders, military dictatorship will be es- tabliShed.
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FORMER BOXING CHAMP
 PICKS SHARKEY ID WIN

NEW YORK, May 27, Jack McAuliffe, a former lightweight boxing champion, believes that Jack Sharkey will win the heavyweight title here next month when he meets Max Schmeling of Germany. McAuliffe believes lack of exper- fence and lack of activity will cost Max the fight McAuliff'e admir- ation for Sharkey is based on the showing that Sharkey made against Jack Dempsey when Dempsey was champion.
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DR. CONDON MAY GET $50,000 RANSOM MONEY
 BACK FUR L|NDBERGH

NEW YORK. May 27, pr. John F. Condon, known as "Ja1Sle' Ill the Lindbergh case, started ms second campaign to have the $5O,- GOO ransom money paid to the al- leged kidnapers, returned to him so that he can return the money to Colonel Lindbergh.
 Condon issued an appear to John, the Scandinavian" to give back Lindbergh's wasted $5O,OOo ransom, saying that "The money I gave you is useless. You can't get rid of it. Return it to Colonel Lind bergh in time and get your 5000 reward"
 Thursday a message was relayed to Dr. Condon through the med ium of a store in New York and the message was alleged to have been an arrangement for a meeting be- tween Dr. Condon and John" Dr. Condon showed great enthusiasm over this early reply to his appeal and it was indicated that he hoped for success.
 On several occasions it has been reported the man who took the money from him on pledge to re- turn the Lindbergh baby was probably a Scandinavian named John or Alex.
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CLUE COLLAPSED

HOPEWELL, N. J., May 27, - The one and only clue that Dr. J. Condon has been able to uncover in his search of thousands of pie lures in rogues' gallery, collapsed. The one picture he picked out was that of man Col. N. SWartzkopf, of the New Jersey State police, said could have had no possible con- nection with the Lindbergh baby Kidnapping and murder case.
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REWROTE SCHEDULE

WASHINGTON, May 27, (P)-The Senate rewrote the entire excise tax schedule of the revenue bill. It takes on jewelry, cameras, fire arms, matches, soft drinks, candy boats, cosmetics, and toilet prep arations provided by the House. The measure resorted to the Sen ate Bill along with other excise rates on autos and chewing gum.
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RELIEF BILL CONTAINS
 SEVEN ALASKA ITEMS

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27, (4D The new two billion, 100 million dollars relief measure of Speaker Garner is now ready for submis- sion to the House.
 It contains, among other public improvement items, the following harbor improvements in Alaska:
 Dry Pass, $79,OOO. Kodiak Harbor $77,OOO. Nome $253,OOO. Sitka $67,- 500. Wrangell Harbor $56,0OO. Wrangell Narrows $142,000. Tolo- vana River $40,000.
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WALKER WINS DECISION

NEW YORK, May 27. - Mickey Walker won a decision over Pauline Uscudun in a 1O-round bout here Thursday night Walker defeated the Basque heavyweight before a crowd of 5000 people who throng- ed Madison Square Garden. Wal ker is the lad who alternately has ruled the welterweight and middle weight divisions in pugilism.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-27

Many old Alaskans will remem- Der Ronald M. Crawford, who was born in Dawson in the glittering days of 1899 and a few years later went with his parents to the new mining camp of Fairbanks. As young man he entered Princeton university, where his voice made him famous. A scholarship in Fontainbleau, France offered spe- cial opportunity for study under noted artists, while a fellowship in the Juillard Graduate School in New York gave him three years of finishing vocal study. He is now To- lated at Newark, N. J., where he is the musical director of the Newark Musical Foundation. Robert now is a noted baritone, and in com pany with his pianist, Harrison Potter, last week flew in his own plane to Washington, where his cousin, Mrs. Bertha K. Mellett, had arranged for a musical recital at the home of Mrs. Catherine Filene Dodd, which was lergely attended and greatly enjoyed. It is nearly 16 years since the talented muSi- clan left Fairbanks, and his long, ing for a visit to the old scenes may this fall eliminate in a trip to the Northland.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-27

The people of Nome are of the mind that it is is imperative an aviation landing field be establish ed in the vicinity of Nome, so as to give encouragement to flyers to and from the Asiatic East. As a consequence Delegate Wickersham has introduced a bill in Congress to authorize the Alaska Road Com mission to expend $25,OOO of the moneys appropriated and assigned for road work in the Nome district to establish a landing place to be 200 feet wide and 4,400 feet long, to become the sole property of the United States when constructed. Assistant Secretary of War, F. Tru- bee Davidson is said to be heartily in favor of the project.
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SALE TAX TOMORROW

WASHINGTON, May 27. It is the belief of many the the sales tax test will come Saturday when action is expected to be begun on the measure Senator Reed of Pen nsylvania declared that the excise tax measure had gained many ad- herants since it WIS last considered and that he looked for favorable action.
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 27. Closing quotations on the New York stock exchange for Thursday were Alas ka Juneau 101s, Chrysler 55s, Free port 1134, General Motors 10, Ken necott 5A, Radio g, Radio Keith 1Hs, Tri-C Continental 17s, U. s. Steel 281a, Cities Service 312, U. s. Gas 3A, Big Missouri 3.
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QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY

LONDON, May 27. T h u r sday
 was Queen Mary's 65th birthday and throughout England t o a s t S were made to the Queen. Even the servants of the Royal household drank to the Queens health with champagne furnished by the King.
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@ @ ALASKA AT THE CAPIT0L. g 9

the official named ito purchase coal for the railroad from one or more operating companies submit ting such competitive bids at the rate fixed in the lowest competi- tive bid or at such reasonabl price as may be fixed and determ- ined by said official. It is ex- pected that, the method will be agreeable to the operating compa- nies as we'll as the Interior De- partment.
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MICE BATTLE CATS

SYDNEY, Aust, May 27, Mill ions of mice have made their ap- pears in certain areas of Australia and are causing great damage to crops. Instances are related where mice have attacked cats.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-27

The bill to authorize the Thingit and Haida Indians of Alaska to bring suit in the United States Court of Claims, and to confer ju- risdiction upon said court to hear, examine, adjudicate, and enter judgment upon any claims said In dians may have against the United States, passed the Senate April 25. The bill will soon be given a hear ing before the House committee on Indian affairs and it is expected to favorably be reported out and placed on the calendar for final passage.
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 Some residents of Eagle. City have been anxious to have the lands embraced in the Fort Egg bert abandoned military reserva-
 tion restored to the public domain. The Delegate has taken the matter up with the General Land Office, with the result that the buildings on the reservation, formerly turned over the Alaska Road Commis- sion, have been appraised and are to be offered for sale on June IS. After that is done it is expected that the land will be restored to entry.
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In order that two or more coal companies may be induced to con-
 tinue operations in the country adjacent to the Alaska Railroad, Delegate Wickersham has introduc- ed bill that would give the gener- al manager of the railroad some latitude in the awarding of con- tracts. The bill would authorize
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CURTISS INDICTED,

PENNINGTON, May 27, (P)-The grand jury considered the Curtis case and unofficial reports said an indictment had been voted. The prosecutor said if an indictment is voted he expected to call 10 wit nesses to support his case. This was taken to indicate a true bill was voted to the jury
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CONVICTED END DEGREE

SEATTLE, May 27, Fred Dost, an elderly cabinet maker formerly of Mt. Vernon, was convicted of second degree assault growing out of the shooting of Attorney James McNight two m on t hs ago over grievances in connection with his divorce and suit for alimony.
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REAL FRIENDS

NEW YORK, May 27, (P)-Mayor James J. Walker admitted he had profited almost $3OO,OOO in stock market pools through the goodness of his friends. He then struck back at the Investigating committee say ing that his personal business ac- tions were not related to official acts.
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WAITED FOR WIND

SEATTLE, May 27, (P) - Matt Browne left orders Thursday to be awakened as soon as the south wind was strong enough to aid in the take-off. He went to sleep in prep aration for his 55 hours flight across the Pacific.
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The U. S. marshal of the Second division has sought to interest the Department of Justice in trying to get some concerted action between the Territory and the Federal gov ernment in the treatment of juve- nile delinquency offenders, and if possible to have them cared for in the Territory.
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TROOPS TRANSFERRED

HAWKING, May 27, The Chin csc 18th route army, heroes at the defense of Shanghai against the Japanese. has been ordered trans ferred to Fukien province to cam paign against bandits. The 18th will be replaced by the 5th army.
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NO DEMONSTRATION

PONTIAC, Mich, May 27. - Po- lice here were called out Thursday to quell an alleged Communist dem onstration but when they came to the riot area they found that some of the jobleSs had turned in the alarm and were busy passing the hat in the crowd that gathered.
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KEPT DOWN BY WINDS

SEATTLE, May 27. -Unfavorable northWinds kept Matt c. Browne, eastern aviator, on the ground all Thursday but he expected to get up in the air at soon as the wind became more favorable, and be on his way to Japan.
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SHOCKS RECORDED

WASHINGTON, May 27. - The University of Washington seismo- graph recorded earth shocks Thurs day afternoon. It was declared the the activity was about 100 miles distant. No earthquake reports have yet been made.
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MALLARDS BLOCK TRAFFIC

SEATTLE, May 27, Traffic at a Fourth Avenue intersection was halted Thursday while a mother mallard escorted 15 waddling baby ducks across the thoroughfare. A gas station attendant acted as traffic officer.
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TEMPERATURE EXTREMES

SEATTLE, May 27. - Some of the temperature extremes recorded Thursday were Seattle 52-43; Jun eau 56-44; Ketchikan 62-38; San Francisco 84-60; Denver 58-40; Chi cago 1862; New York 86-64; New Orleans 86-74; and Los Angeles 70- 58.
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OIL WELLS SHUT DOWN

OKLAHOMA, May 27, More than 5000 Oklahoma oil wells were placed under martial law again Thursday by Governor w. H. Mur- ray, He said that he deemed the order necessary to put the price of oil back on firm foundation.
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A BIT PREMATTJRE

LONDON, May 27, The h. nouncement that England was pre- pairing to return to a gold basis, is premature, according to press statements.
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COMEBACK CAMPAIGN

P HILL AIDE L PHIA, May 27, - Benny Bass, former junior light weight champion, started his come back by winning a 1O-round deci- sion over Harry Dublinsky. Bass weighed 133 pounds and Dublinsky 137.
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URGENTLY NEEDED

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27, - An $11,OOO,OOO appropriation is ur- gently needed to prevent serious flood damage at Boulder Dam, Rep. Swing, California Republican, warn ed Congress today urging inme- diate action.
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TRENTON, Neb., May 27, - Three persons were killed and five injured when a tornado dipped down into central and southwest ern Nebraska during the night.
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SEATTLE GROWING UP

SEATTLE, May 27, The popula- tion of Seattle increased 1862 in the last year, according to the cen sus man. The metropolitan area of Seattle has population of half a million.
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TOKYO REMAINS NORMAL DESPITE
 FALSE REPORTS
STATEMENT BY JAPANESE CON- SULATE ON RECENT AS
 RESERVATION

With reference to the recent aS- sassination of the Japanese Pre- mier which took place Sunday, May IS in Tokyo, MT. Kiyoshi Uchiya- ma, Japanese Consul in Seattle, with few to dispelling any mis- understanding in regard to the matter has made the following statement to The Gateway based upon a elegraphic message received at the Consulate:
 Five Army men and four Navy men availing themselves of the scant Sunday patrol at the Pre- mier's residence and putting aside the guards there made their way to the Premier for an interview. After an exchange of a few words they shot him twice in the face. This occurred on May Is, at 5:3O p. n and at 2:30 a. m., on the 18th, the Premier passed away. At that time two or three policemen were wounded and one was killed.
 At the same time some Army and Navy men attacked the residence of the Lord Keeper of the Seal, tn Metropolitan Police Board, and the Bank of Japan, where bombs were thrown but no property dam age was done, although one police 1 guard at the residence of the Lord Keeper of the Seal, also one re- porter, were wounded.
 The offenders, IS in all, delivered themselves to the gendarmes, af- ter which there existed no dis | turbance or diSquiet in the capi- tai, nor in the whole of Japan. Of course there were no signs of any anti foreign feeling.
 Later teFegraphic message receiv- ed at the Japanese Consulate on
 May IS.
 The Tokyo incident of the 18th has ended, There now exists no disquiet in Tokyo, or in any other district in Japan. Public feeling generally is very quiet. The city of Tokyo remains as normal as usual and the police authorities are mak- ing every effort to prevent dissem- ination of rumOrS and false reports. They found it necessary to adopt no further measures to prevent disturbances.
 There have been such rumors and reports that a state of emer- gency has been declared or troops dispatched to meet the situation. But these reports are entirely 1 groundless. Tn Tokyo, the police authorities are affording complete protection to the various govern ment offices and the residences of cabinet members. Only 500 gend- armes have been called upon to as sist the police in this matter.
 The stock and produce exchang- es in Osaka and other cities have voluntarily been closed temporari- ly. The sugar trade in Tokyo and Osaka, however, is going on as us ual and maintaining normal price. Only the rayon transaction in Fukui show a slight decline. In Tokyo, and everywhere else in Jap an, order is maintained and no dis i turbanceS are seen.
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BOOZE PLANES

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 27, = The sixth airplane to have been caught carrying booze across the border, was seized here yesterday.
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MT. and Mrs. Carl Lomen, who have been in New York and Wash iDgton for the past two months, have started for Seattle, expecting to make a stop at Chicago, and to take a steamer the early part Of June for Nome.
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WORK FOR THOUSANDS

OAKLAND, Calif., May 27, - Plans are announced for the re- modelling of many new downtown buildings. This new work will give work to thousands of unemployed.