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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

A bill will be introduced in the
coming session of the legislature
to provide for an unamura1 body.
Probably the effort will not get very
far, for it is so apparent that it is
merely one of the steps toward the
communistic state. IF tampering is
done with the representation in the
legislature, it should be along the
opposite line, in our opinion. The
way the state is divided at present,
and considering the division of the
population, it places too much
weight on too small portion of
the state. Probably better way, a
more equitable division Of the re-
sponsibilty would be to provide a
senator for each county and divide
the representatives up on the basis
Of population similar to the system
used in the national government.
The district in which Benton coun-
ty is now located is one of the most
glazing examples of how the di-
vision should not be made.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
Twenty Years Ago


The Woman's club was giving q
Yuetide dancing party for the pur-
pose of raising funds for the library
rent.
The grade school pupils were pre-
pairing to stage an operetta with
music being furnished by the first
grade orchestra.
F. r. Jeffrey was chosen president
Of the local commercial club for the
year 1917.
Benton county together with nine
other counties had been placed un-
der quarantine by the state board
of health. Every dog in the county
was ordered muzzled because of the
spread of hydrophobia in the state
Miss zada Mowrey and Waldo
Touches we're married at the home
of the brides parents in Richland.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. E. johnson on December IA, 20
years ago.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
The chamber of commerce went

The chamber of commerce went
on record last week as being oppos-
ed to any diversion of the gas tax
money to anything except roads.
We think this move will probably
have the endorsement of every man
who drives a car. The difficulty
with the road money is more with
its division than with any question
of diversion, although certain groups
are continually cycling the steadily
growing amounts received from
this tax. AS it is now set up, the
counties get 60 percent of the gas
tax money, the cities get their
cut at it, with small portion 60
ing into retiring the so-called state
insurrection fund of ten million
dollars. This leaves too small an
amount for the state to engage in
road building, inasmuch as the
maintenance monies must all be
deducted before any new roads can
be started. This amount is still
further reduced when matching
money must be set aside to receive
federal appropriations. It is claim
ed that the North Bank is not eli
gible for federal funds. just why
no one seems to know, but with the
state limited as 1T is in the division
of funds, prospects for speedy
completion of the North Bank road
gets DINNER and DINNER. Perhaps
the legislature will change the ap-
portionment of the gas tax funds
this session. In view of the limi-
tations, perhaps it would be well to
cut down on the percentage going
to the counties.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
Thirty Years Ago
1906

Marshal Driscoll gave notice thru
the local newspaper that there was
to be no more driving of horses or
teams on the sidewalks.
The Althea Rebekahs lodge No.
1S2 was organized here thirty years
ago. Following a banquet which
was served by the M. E. Ladies at
Dirksen's hall a program was given
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

Postmaster Lincoln has made ar
rangements to keep the postoffice
open the two Saturday afternoons
before Christmas for the benefit of
local patrons. He's not compelled to
do this-it is merely that he wants
to accommodate. If there was enough
demand for the service, undoubted-
" he would fix it so that the Of
flee could be open every Saturday
afternoon. But for the convenience
of a few thoughtless individuals,
it's too much to ask.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

The amusement association should
own the grounds upon which their
plant is located. Sufficient land
should also be under control to pro-
vide for parking space too. When
the land can be purchased as cheap
~ as this can, surely the best thing
is to grab it now. There'n come a
time, otherwise when the land will
be used for something else, likely.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

The p. p. L. company had been
doing some repair work on the
Richland lines.
Postmaster w. M. Relton had
added much needed improvement
to the postoffice by having a sepa-
rate Enclosure built in which TO
handle the rural route mail.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

With the completion of the San
Francisco Oakland bridge the U. S.
now has the largest bridge in the
world. In the Boulder Dam the
United States has the largest man.
made lake and dam in the world. In
the, Empire State Building the u.
S. has the tallest building in the
world. Other largest in the world
fateures that can be claimed by this
nation are the largest crime bill as
nation and the largest death rate
from automobile accidents. The in
ference is that whatever this ma
ton undertakes, good or bad, it does
on a grand scale.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
WHO'S wHOs

= Milt Libby's councilman-at- Z
+ large, and when into his place z
= you barge, to get a shave or +
= slick neck trim, you'll sure en- +
= joy chat with him. His razor's =
+ sharp, his clippers keen, his =
= haircuts good as ever seen; Z
Z. a Western story is his meat, =
= or watching steers thrown off +
I. their feet. No fancy barber Z
= pole you'll find, where red and z
= white stripes close entwine, but =
= you may bump into his shop =
= some day and perhaps you'll go =
= again that way. =
= =
>$$$+++ 2 = = = . . .
Judge Winkenwerder:: What's the
case against this man? ..-
Officer: Stealing nine bottles of
beer, your honor" --
Judge Winkenwerder: Dismissed. ]
can't make a case out of nine
bottles" .as =
- = > +
Mandy, who once worked for q
friend, was eating her lunch when
the friend came in with bad news.
MANDY, prepare yourself for the
worst. Your husband has been in q
bad wreck"
Lam Sakes," said Mandy 'If my
husband am dead you suah are go
ing to heah some awful waiting
when finish my dinah."
= = =
A newly appointed head of a de-
partment was debating to an upto-
date stenographer. He was a bit
puzzled as to the exact wording, so
he asked her, do you retire q
loan?"
mo-" she answered, Il sleep with
Mama"
- = =
Bill collectors may be un-
popular, but nobody is oftener
asked to call again.
= - =
What does it mean in English?
Dams eyes swayed, but he stood
swaying while his hand was raised
in token of victory and then he
too, went down with Sally's cry
dax, gnno. mo- :, Tho of unutterable
Joy ringing in his ears
Idaho paper
= - =
Definition
LOWEST THING ON EARTH
The ring around a Scotchman's
bath tub when the water is on q
meter.
= - =
Father Time may be . great
artist, but . lot Of women don't
appreciate his etchings.
: = =
Wife: "Have a look at the cake
I decorated for my birthday. Don't
you think my sense of design is
wonderful"
Hubby Counting the candles)
Eyes, but your arithmetic is ter
rible."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

icate task well. Credit for the
groundwork is given to Secretary
Hull, who has spent his public life
working quietly for peace, and for
better commercial and diplomatic
relations between powers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
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Ten Years Ago

Ten years ago Monday night the
temperature dropped to one degree
below zero. No damage had been re-
ported on any Of the crops with the
possible exception Of the newly
planted mint fields.
AS soon as q sufficient number
applied for membership Kennewick
was to organize q Kiwanis club.
About 40 members Of the Pasco club
came over to meet with the local
business men for q banquet and
for the purpose Of organizing To-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

The first Thanksgiving Day proc
lamation was issued in 1887 by the
Dutch governor. who gave thanks
for the slaughter Of 900 defenseless
Indian men, women and children,
who were at that time attending
Thanksgiving services. For lib years
thereafter every Thanksgiving proc
lamation that was issued in this
country was for the purpose Of Civ
ing thanks for bloody victory. The
first Thanksgiving proclamation
giving thanks for the fruits of the
earth were issued by Abraham Lin
coin. The American Indians OBJ
serve nine Thanksgiving days each
year on all Of which they offered
thanks for the fruits Of the earth,
never for victory over others.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17

It is said that in the production
Of some Of the German dyes that
the formulas were discovered only
after many, many experiments, In
some instances as many as five
thousand experiments were made to
perfect single formula. Not long
ago we read Of a similar instance
of devoting to q calling in which
Maude Slye, an American patholo-
gist has devoted thirty years to the
study Of cancer. During this time in
her experiments she has used 1873,
600 mice. The old maxim: If at
first you don't succeed try, try
again, evidently Is one Of the cardi-
nal rules Of explorers in the realm
Of science.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-12-17
8 - Consolidated April /, 1914

at O. at Kennewick WASH under act Of March 1879
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04

proposed by the conferees that would affect any of the Alaska items was the reduc tion of the amount for the Geological Survey to $60,- 900, as carried in the bill when it passed the house, the $25,000 for the relief of destitution among the na- tives of Alaska being un- changed. Two minor amend ments of the senate that would make the appropria tion for the support and education of the natives of Alaska and the appropria- ton for medical relief in Alaska available until June 90, 1888, instead of only un til June 30, 1887, remained in disagreement when the bill was reported out of con ference. It is believed that this can be readily adjusted on the floor or, if it is found necessary to again refer it to conference, it will be set tied there.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
ven DIom'oerg Change
 Scheduled Tour

New York, May 1, -
 Baron Wilhelm Frary von Blomberg, who a short time ago voiced his deter imitation to carry a one man crusade for the gospel of peace and international ism to Hitier's Berlin door step, today intimated that his proposed tour of Ger many might be postponed in favor of a trip to Alas ka this summer.
 The 26 year old Irish American who was adopted by the 72 year old Baroness Adelheid Maria VOn BlOm berg for the purpose of car rying on the von Blomberg name and the family tradi- tions, had planned this spring to go to Germany to attempt revival of German branches of the World Eel lowship of Faiths disband ed under the Hitler regime.
 The World Fellowship of Faiths, of which Baron Frary von Blomberg is the volunteer New England Secretary, is an organiza- ton uniting peace, freedom
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
The Washington
 Newsletter
OFFICE OF A. J. DIMOND Delegate from Alaska
 (By J. J. ECKLES)
April To, 193

The Interior Department Appropriation Bill mak- ing appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30 1887, was reported out of conference today.
 When this bill passed the House on January 3l it carried appropriations total ing. 2,295,250 for carrying out the various fuctions in Alaska that are handled by the Interior Department. When it was referred to the Senate, Delegate Dim ond appeared before the subcommittee of the Senate committee on appropria- tions that had charge of the bill and secured the in sertion of an additional it em of $25,000 for the relief of destitution among the natives of Alaska, which had been rejected when eff forts were made to include it in the bill in the House. The appropriation of $6O,- 900 for carrying on the work of the Geological Sur vey in Alaska was at the same time increased to $70- 900. Other Alaska items re mained unchanged when the bill was passed by the senate on March 2.
 While the bill was in con ference many compromises were made by both the sen ate and house conferees in adjusting differences. How ever, the only amendment
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
Resignation Of ". Kirk From
 Board Accepted
CBy The Associated Fress)

fBy The Associated Tress)
 Juneau, May 4, Cover nor John W Troy announc ed the resignation of W B Kirk from the Board of Trustees of the Pioneers Home at Sitka, and the app pointment of H R Wander Ieest, Juneau druggist, as his successor.
 The latter will assume the duties of trustee treasur CT. Kirk's absence from the Territory for the greater part of the year, was given as the reason for his resig nation.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04

and understanding 5etV ! all races, creeds and COOS and is in direct conflict with the current political policies in Germany.
 Baron v5n Biamberg, when asked today why he was considorin7 I change in his plans, rep' d, War ious family situations have arisen due 10 coa9i-ting viewpoints on German pol cies, My presence in Ger many at this particular time might not only b. dan gerous but might prove ex tremely detr mental to the world Fellowship move ment and to the von Blom berg family. Both the Bar oness and myself through recent communications to General Werner Von Blom berg. cousin of the Baron ess and German minister of war, gather that the situa- tion in Germany is extreme ly unsettled"
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
Liquor Board At Juneau Clamps
 Down. Some Regulations Have
 Been Changed-Not Be So Easy
(By The Associated PresS)

Juneau, May 3, - The Territorial Liquor Board, today clamped down on the easy issuance of vending Ii censes, by ordering that all applications for licenses from unincorporated towns must be accompanied by pc titions representing more than one-half the voting population.
 Regulation two was al tered to make the drinking
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
April 16-The Bureau O.

April 16-The Bureau of Biological Survey has az reed to send a professional predatory animal trapper to Alaska this fall to trap and aid Eskimos in trap ping the wolves that have been harrassing the rein deer herds during the past winter. In this connection the Delegate had endeavor ed to secure a special allot ment to provide an increase in the amount of bounty paid for wolves caught and killed in this section. How ever, the Bureau of the Budget held that it was un able to approve the use of additional funds for this purpose.
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04

to kill Mrs. James, first by placing her bare foot into a box of rattlesnakes while she lay strapped to a table, and failing in this, then by drowning, which they said was undertaken, still ac- cusing each other.
 James declared that his accomplice, Hope, prior to the drowning brought a box of black widow spiders to the James home and said
 All you have to do is to throw them in bed with her., James quoted Hope as saying.
 The motive for the death and attacks was to obtain on her insurance policy, it was revealed.
 Fitts said that a probab- le investigation would also be launched into the d. of James third wifi s other wives diV0rc 1 or
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
Two Los Angeles Men Charged Browning Woman For Money
 Insurance. Accuse Each Other
By The Associated Press)

Los Angeles, May 1, District Attorney Buron F'itts said that Robert s. James, a barber and Char les Hope, an exsailor and cafe employee, Sunday ac- cused each other of the bathtub drowning of Jam es' fifth wife, Mary Busch James, last August 4th.
 The body was found in the fish pond in the garden of her La Crescenda home.
 Fitts said that both the thirty eight year old barber and the thirty seven year old unemployed cafe man, admitted complicity in the crime, but attributed the actual drowning to each oth CT.
 Hope came to Pitts late Saturday and made a state ment blaming James. Fits declared that each charged the other with attempting
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04

of intoxicating liquors by anyone under 21 years old or by an habitual drunkard. or by an intoxicated per son on the premises cover ed by a license, grounds for revocation.
 Licenses will only be granted for a half year end ing December 31st this year in order that they may be changed to the cal endar year thereafter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
Resumed Schedule

(By The Associated Press)
 Fairbanks, May 4, The Pacific Alaska Airways re sumed scheduled flights Sunday, Juneau, Fairbanks Whitehorse, Flat.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04

undated, May 4, - De leagured Americans in Ad dis Ababa, capitol of Eth iopia, fought for their lives today against attacks by native marauders, as the conquering Italian army ap preached closely from the northeast.
 With the fall of Addis Alb aba imminent, Emperor Sel assie is fleeing and will seek refuge in Haifa, Pale stine.
 Foreign Secretary Auth ony Eden told the British House of Commons that he will board the British cruis CT Enterprise at Djibouti, French Somaliland, enroute for British mandated terri tory.
 U. $. Minister Beseiged
 Armed with only nine rifles, two shotguns, and ten revolvers, American Mini ster Cornelius Van H. Eng ert, wirelessed the State Department at Washington D. C. that the American Legion at Addis Ababa had fought off a charge by ban dit natives, when they made a surprise attack on the Legations two back gates, after pouring heavy rifle fire from behind trees and fences. A bullet struck Mrs. Engert who had elect ed to stay with her hus- band and John Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa, who was the adviser to the Ethio- plan government.
 After an exchange of shots, one bandit was eith CT killed or wounded.
 Addis Ababa Shambles
 Marshal Pietro Gadoglio Italian commander in East Africa advised his govern ment that the Italian ad- vance guard motorized col umn, was within fifty mil es of the city which was be ing reduced to a shambles by mobs carrying torches and rifles.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
Foreign Citizens Danger

American correspondents reported that desperadoes entering the city had en- dangered the lives of both citizens and foreigners.
 They estimated that two thousand refugees of tWen- ty three nationalities are being sheltered in the Brit isa legation.
 Rescue party found five persons dead in front of the Turkish legation from which the defenders had fled.
 At least ten Europeans have been killed in the city during the last forty eight hours, including Mrs. A R Stadin of Loma Linda, California, an American medical missionary, who was struck by a stray bull ct as she slept.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-04
ADDIS ABABA IN HANDS BANDITS X NATIVE
 MARAJJDERS
Fen Europeans Been Killed in Rioting in Capitol City; others Beseiged In
 Government Legations There
(By The Associated Press)

Undated, May 4, - Be The Fascist government leagured Americans in Ad claimed that the Ethiopian dis Ababa, capitol of Eth empire had crumbed and iopia fought for their lives that Italian domination
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

comimenorated yesterday at ser vice sponsored by veterans and patriotic organizations, with repre- sentatives of all the groups gath ering at Trinity Episcopal Church for a memorial service at which Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson de- livered the sermon. He praised the sacrifices of those who had met death while in the nations service, and declared that Mem- orial Day is an occasion of deep spiritual significance.
 A committee from I'D ant Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, yesterday decorated the graves of veterans in all ceme- teries in the city. Other groups held services at various cemeter- les during the day.
 The Women's Relief Corps was in charge of service at the Civil War Veterans urn at River side cemetery. The corps ritual was conducted by officers, led by Mrs. Margaret Cooper, president. Rev. William V. Dickenson of St. Paul's Church pronounced invocation and benediction.
 Emerson Liscum Camp, Span- ish War Veterans, held services at the grave of Clarence Daven- port. Commander Silas Hoffman was in charge, with Past Com mander James Ward reading prayers. Mrs. Florance Johnson of the auxiliary led the group in singing America" Decoration of graves was in charge of delega- ton headed by Albert Portman Taps were sounded by Thomas Wilson and Earl Benson.
 Homer Northrop was the only Grand Army veteran who was present at the services at Trinity Church. Organizations which join- ed in massing colors were the American Legion, Wadhams Relief Corps, Sons of Union Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dis abled American Veterans, Yankee Division Veterans, Spanish War Veterans, and the auxiliaries of all the groups. Massing of colors at the church was fin charge of the I'D.
 The common people do not want war, declared Rev. MT. Anderson, and are seeking only security and brotherhood. He declared that communism or dictatorship will do nothing to prevent war.
 He praised the heroism of those commemorsted at the services, and declared that theirs were the loftiest of sacrifices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

by parade of committee members from the club to the grounds at the corner of Thomaston avenue and West Main street where the show will be held. Any resident of the district who has @ car and would like to take part in the parade Is asked to be at the Hopeville Stadium at 7:30 where the parade will be formed. The line of parade, escorted by police cars, will start for town at 7:45.
 Tuesday afternoon, from 3:30 to 6, the club will hold a "Hopeville kiddies afternoon" Children of Hopeville schools and others of the district will be guests of the club. Tickets will be distributed to the Hopeville school children. Any other children attending parochial or schools outside the district may obtain tickets by applying at Ray- mond French's store on Baldwin street. The children will be entitled to free rides Un all concessions, and will be under the supervision of the welfare committee of the club. The show will be continued all week and proceeds will go toward the club building fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Thirteen Couples File
 Marriage Intentions

Mary E. Wells, 751 WatertOwn avenue.
 Frank R. McClain, Pitcairn, Pa.; Dorothy H. PIatt, 773 Cooke street.
 Paul J. Lord, 31 Bishop street; Olga N. Obernier, 11S Byrneside avenue.
 Joseph J. Collins, Shelton; Mill dred M. McDermOtt, 11l2 Baldwin street.
 Joseph F. Flynn, 68 Whittier avenue; Julia M. Daley, Al Wash. ington street.
 Frederick w. Reiser, 162 East Main street; Maria Lyda LanOuc, 46 Elizabeth street.
 Walter J. Burns, 43 Ayers street; Margaret Monahan, 5S 1-2 Central avenue.
 Rocco Capozzi, 30 Denny street; Katherine Rinaldi, 4S IriOn street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

June, the popular marriage month of the early part of the year, is fast nearing. This was brought to mind fOrcibly over the week end when thirteen couples visited the town clerks office here and filed marriage intentions. The names are as follows:
 Richard George, WatertOwn; Sadie Shlbey, 671 Meriden road.
 John E. Orsini, Oakville; Rose M. P0nziIlO, 131 Francis street.
 Fernand ViOIette, A East Dover street; Margaret Mcconnell, 12S6 East Main street.
 Henry Martin, IS Dixie avenue; Stephanle MikuIskls, S4S Bank street.
 Joseph Schauster, 18l Union street; Mary CrOnan, 6S5 South Main street.
 Albert w. Davis, IS Pine street;