davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Current Comments Written From
 Washington

Congress is casting about for the best method to get more mon ey out of the District of Colum- bia in the way of taxes. Now, the District of Columbia is very small part of the United States, and not nearly so important as some who live in that restricted area think. yet what happens in the District is likely to occur any where, so far as taxing is con- cerned. Thus is becomes pertin- ent to remark that a sales tax has appeared as small cloud in the sky, no larger than mans hand, but visible nevertheless. The White House is said to be opposed to sales taxes, and that may be the end of it. Yet the arguments against that form of collecting government funds are not partic- ularly cogent. A good way to guage persons ability to pay taxes is by his ability to buy. To one not an expert along the line under consideration it ap- pears as though it would be a good idea to dispense with doz- en or so of the taxes which are hard to collect, and simply take small peelings off the bank roll in proportion to purchasers cap- acity to buy. That, however, does not seem to be the notion of those who are supposed to know most about the matter, and so a sales tax probably will remain in the background as possibility but not as a strong probability.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

Shakespeare asked what's in a name. Not much, to be sure, but odd names never will cease to have their attraction. The latest extmple comes from Chicago, where Mrs. Drs has found her way into the papers. Badger and Fox used to do business in De- troit, and Daly and Knight closed their Washington store few years ago. Perhaps the foregoing might better have been kept out of print. One can get by if he raises laugh over someone's pol itics or religion, but making era cks about the family name is serious business.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

hauled. or equally certain that like disaster was impending IS It were not. Al present it looks as though giving the court the works is a matter that can be laid or the shelf without involving the coun- trl in despair and ruin. Pro bably both sides were unduly anxious. The House has commit ed itself 10 an investigation of alleged tax doglng and therefore sooner or later, there will be more money coming in. As 10 the ways by which it is going out the President has turned his eye sea ward and asks for an increased appropriation for the merchant marine. Statistics make dull read ing but with 1855 merchant vessels
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

The large scale steel strike has attracted attention away from similar demonstrations of smaller proportions. A trip across the con- ,inent will reveal multitude of minor strikes which never get into the papers No brief against strikes is being written, but when the cause of so many of them is ascertained, it seems as though that cause were totally made quate as a reason for tying up the course of human events. History has a long record of worthy act ivities that passed out of use for no other reason than that they were run into the ground. When tired man finds that the elevator is not operating, or one who has not had a square meal for twelve hours is admonished by a picket that he has to walk mile for food, he is likely to inquire the reason why, and to withdraw his sympathy from strikes if the req son is not satisfactory.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Terri. Health Dept
ARCTICLE l
Released by the Territorial De Partment of Health, Juneau,
 Alaska.

"Leper At Large In Washing ton" Do you remember when this headline of ten years ago eX- cited a great hue and cry among citizens of the capital? News of the incident was relayed 10 all parts of the country. Just one leper loose in the city caused men and women to guard their steps, keep their children off the streets, and become panic-stricken.
 Yet far more dangerous pla- g1e threatens national health and you have heard but little about it until recently. Syphilis is its name although it masqu erades under many aliases. Here is a ruthless disease that is no respec- tor of age, wealth, class or creed. It's army of victims includes rich and poor, white and colored, young and old.
 Osler, wisest of physicians of modern times, called syphilis the great killer among diseases" and most of our health officers agree with that description. Othe- au- thorities have called ii the great imitator" because of its ability to attack virtually every organ of the body, and its habit Of mas querading as heart disease, insan- ity, blindness, and many other af- fictions.
 But before going further with this ominous story it may be well to mention some of its brighter aspects. Syphilis IS prventab le and it is curable. Thousands of jnfec- tions were prevented by the pro- phylaxis program of the U. s. Army back in those crowded years of 1918 and 1919. Other thousands are being cured cur rently through prompt and con- tinued medical treatment admin
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Alliance Formed
(By The Associated press)


 ROME, July IF, - Formation of a sweeping alliance between the government controlled labor organizations of Italy and Ger many was announced today.
 The pact signed by Tullio Cian- etti, president of the fascist con- federation of industrial workers at Enobert Ley, later of the Ger man labor front, was approved by both governments.
 The text of the accord which consisted of sixt articles, declar- ed ii was not intended to create new internationale".
 Nevertheless the two labor fronts agreed to consult each oth- CT before taking international ac- tion, recognize labor organiza- tions affiliated with each other. and exchange information be- tween labor leaders and workers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

istered by good doctors in their offices and in clinics. So the pie ture is by no means hopeless even though far worse than it should be.
 Laboratory tests of the blood us- ually will dttect the presence of syphilis. Physicians have avail abe the medicine to provide a cure. Why, then,' you may ask, ''has this plague been allowed to become so widespread from year to year until now it is said that equalization threatens civiliza- tion'?" The answer is simple. In fact it is covered in three words prudery, fear and ignorance. Down through the ages mankind has assumed an attitude of false modesty in dealing with problems which may be related in any way to the sexual functions. Inasmuch as most cases of syphilis are of sexual origin, the disease has long been subject to this age-old taboo. Such other hazards as tubercul- osis, heart disease, cancer and the Eke are discussed openly and fought openly, but this greatest menace too often has been con- sidered as problem of morals rather than specific public health problem. People have been afraid or ashamed to talk about it; this despite the fact that thou SdtNIS Ol SO-CdllCO lIlIONCIl diid accidental infection occur annual ly.
 l. is high time for intelli~en progressive members of the public to take a sane view of the situa- tion, not only in the interest of the present army of victims, but to protect their own health and that of their loved ones. In order to do this the public must have accurate information regarding this disease, where it originated, how it is caught, how it may be prevented and cured, where and how treatment can be obtained, how it affects the individual and the community, and what tre-
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

mendous toll it exacts from SOC iety in terms of human suffering.
 The public should realize, too, the huge financial wastage in- volved in lost wages, medical treatment, disable workers and in stitutional care at hospitals, as- ylums and other havens where society sends its unfortunates.
 Further articles in this series will deal with these various as- poets of public health's leading enemy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

Congress continues it's grind and has nothing startling to re- port. A few weeks ago everyone within the capitol and without, was sure that the ship of state would be headed for the rocks if the Supreme Court were over
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
PAGE THREE

launched by Britain in 1895, and l77 by Japan, the United States trailing along with IA, a smaller number than Sweden built, 1t seems as though the time had ar rived when something should be done.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

MONTICELLO, Monaco, July l7, The principality of Monaco cleo. ed Q new national council headed by Louis Aureglia, may or of Monaco and president of the national liberty union.
The Washington times., 1937-05-14

FISHING
ACCORDING to IzGak WGltonJ

Washington is q swell place for
fisherman to live. Geographi-
cally, it is located in the center
of the East's best fishing. The
best fresh and saltwater angling
points can be reached from Wash.
ington with a minimum Of travel,
north or south.
A paradise for the tyro-he can
catch in his own back yard, the
Potomac, SO varieties of fish, in
cludiIs the large and small-mouth
black bass. IN Chesapeake Bay,
nearby, he can angle for saltwater
fish Of many varieties.
On the ocean side of the Eastern
Shore, only slightly far removed,
surf fishing and deep7Sea fishing
leaves nothing to be desired.
In the mountains Of nearby
Maryland and Virginia, he can
catch trout in the fast, cool
streams. In the lowland streams,
creeks, rivers, and runs nearby,
lie bass, suckers, catfish, fall fish,
and other finny warriors, awaiting
only his lure, so-let's go fishing!
An item Of interest to trout
fans was the catching last week
in Fishing Greek, Maryland, below
the dam Of a 24.inch brown trout.
Frank Weddle, caretaker Of the
reservoir was its captor and a
worm was the lure, we understand.
This fish is significant because it
The Washington times., 1937-05-14
Laverne Baxter
Loses Match

NO mater how rough and tough
he gets, I,ayerne Baxter cannot
shake off the adulation of his pub
lie. Today, even though he lost
last night to Rudy Dusek, Baxter
remains q rassling hero to the
dyed-in-the-wool rassling fans.
After ASH minutes Of rather
rough work last night in Turner's
Arena Of grunts, groans and grous-
ing. Laverne was counted out by
Referee Benny Bortnick. No more
than the count was completed
than Laverne, on his way to the
dressing room, took issue with a
spectator and very nearly precipi-
tated q riot. Editors note: un-,
less there's q near-riot, the eve
ning's rassling is considered
wasted.)
As goes the roughness so does
not go the victory-that is one OF
raSsling'S trl1iSmS, consequently,
last night, when Laverne right off
the bat got rough with Rudy it be-
came obvious that Rudy would
win in the long run, which Rudy
did. incidentally. for his pains,
Rudy today is villain in raSSling.
Just before Baxter took q flip
over Rudy's back to become hors
de combat, the going was real
rough, with Laverne laying to with
mucho guSto on Rudy's granite
jaw. Baxter was mixing flying
mares with his flying fists, the
crowd was gleeful and every in
dication pointed to victory for
Laverne. But, as Patsy OToole
was won't to say, you know how
them things is" So Rudy won
and Laverne lost and everybody
had a happy time, including the
spectator on whom the spotlight
was cast as he engaged Baxter
in fisticuffs or somethin'.
In other bouts. Wee Willie Davis
won over Myles McLain, Wally
Dusek got a draw with Mike Ma
zurki, Red Russell tossed Eli
Fisher, George KondyliS defeated
Sailor AL Billings.
Cyclone Burns refereed the first
three matches after an absence
Of four months from the raSsling
ring.
Last nights show, as usual,
proved up 100 per cent as enter
tainment.
The Washington times., 1937-05-14
Suggests
Geviinson Foes

The District Of Columbia Box
ing Commission has informed
Promoter Joe Turner in greater
detail than was originally made
public, its reasons for vetoing the
Lou Gevinson-Ray Ingram feather
weight fight as q part Of the June
2 police benefit card. Four other
foes are suggested for GeVinSon
to meet ahead Of Ingram.
Specifically, the commission has
told Turner:
"The commission realizes that
q GevinsOn-Ingram match is a
local natural" but feels that
on . show as important as the
police benefit card, which is
also the opening outdoor event,
this bout should not be staged.
The commission suggests that
an Ingram GevinsOn contest can
be built into even a greater at.
traction than it now is by re-
curing GevinsOn to prove his
ability In matches with some Of
the contestants defeated by In
gram.
"WhfIe the commission de-
sires to in no way uSurp the
prerOgative Of q matchmaker, it
is suggested that should Gevin-
The Washington times., 1937-05-14

lis the largest of its species landed
in Maryland so far, but in q few
more years you will read Of bigger
ones caught there as the brown has
only been stocked few years and
when established should reach q
weight Of ten pounds upI
Last week we mentioned that
Rock Creek was badly polluted
and what real sport could be had
by local anglers If it was cleaned
up. Well, here is something to
think about-the q. s. Bureau Of
Fisheries has promised this col
umn that If and when the stream
is cleaned Of pollution, they will
stock it generously with game
fish best adapted to the water.
Now, we really have something to
shoot at and boy what q stream
that is with its rapids and pools
only a short walk OF street car
ride from home! What do you
think about it?
The Washington times., 1937-05-14
Lands RuIinQ
Closes Case
OF Scream
BY FRANK BUCK" O'NEML

BY FRANK BUCK" O'NELL
EN- ROUTE TO WASHINGTON.
May 13.-AS matters now stand,
the prestige Of President Clark c.
Griffith affectionately known as
the "Old Fox" Is rather sullied.
not to say considerably dulled. We
refer to the trading activities OF
Mr.. Griffith in the last little while.
Pending the outcome OF an in
vestigation being conducted by
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain
Lands, at the behest Of President
Griffith to determine the physical
condition Of Johnny Riddle prior
to May 2, when the Washington
club gave cash and Frank Hogan
for Riddle, the last named Is the
property Of Washington.
He win remain such unless 1t
can be proved that Indianapolis
knowingly traded . player not in
condition to play ball. II that
can be established, Judge Lands
can, in his authority, declare the
deal null and void and order Rid
die back to indianapolis.
Riddle contends that his arm
felt great after yesterdays game
and that it Is all right today. He
told Judge Lands that all he
needed was some hot weather.
The club officials remain hopeful
but doubtful.
Inks Griff Club
Baseball men viewing the Riddle
for-Hogan deal in its broader
aspects describe it as the deal in
volving one sore arm and one
wasted effort.
This may irk the Washington
Club no little, but the Riddle OF
the situation remains: What to
do with Riddle.
Riddle has the sore arm, ana
Hogan's battle against weight,
reducing as he did, some Al
pounds over the winter, must live
in the ANIMALS Of sport as the
great wasted effort. Hogan could
have gone to the minors without
bothering to take off the weight.
Riddle caught one great game
for the GriffS. This was in Cleve-
land, when he handled the Wild
est offerings of Buck Newsom
with conSummate skill, and made
two hits. He threw out AverM
with q rifle-like peg. The next
day he caught with difficulty,
for his arm troubled him. Little
attention was paid to the ailment
by Bucky Harris in the begin
ming, But when Riddle made a
particularly sour throw in st.
Louis, President Griffith took up
the matter with Commissioner
Lands, and a hearing was held
yesterday.
The point under debate In the
controversy is whether or not
Riddle was in condition to catch
when he Joined the Washington
club.
His performance in the two
Cleveland games would indicate
prima facie that Riddle was in
condition to play ball when he
Joined the Washington team. It
is q matter Of record, however,
that Riddle has been handicapped
by q sore arm In previous years.
Admitting this, the catcher says
that his arm always regained its
power with the coming of warm
weather. The fact that Riddle
made 101 assists last year would
indicate that his arm was all right.
With Portia to plead and Solo
mon to decide, this case may be
settled to everybody'S satisfaction
before the end of the summer.
The Washington times., 1937-05-14

further line on the relative
merits Of the two boys in Ques-
ton could be cleaned by .
match between Ingram and
Johnny Pema."
The Washington times., 1937-05-14

SON win over any one Of such
boys as Wack, DeFOe, JaremiIlO
and Calmaratta, he would have
established his position as lOgi-
cal opponent for Ingram. A
The Washington times., 1937-05-14

HUGHEsVHLE, MD,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-11
HTBERNIANS ELECT
 COUNTY OFFICERS
Martin Hayden Is Vice. President-Mrs. Hart
 Heads Auxiliary

Martin Hayden of Waterbury was elected Vlce-presidont of An. cient Order of Hibernians of Now Haven county at the biennial con- vention of the mems and women's divisions attended by about 250 del- egates yesterday at Merlden. Frank Reynolds of New Haven was elected president and Mrs. Marie E. Hart of Meviden was chosen as head of the auxiliary, and Mrs. Nora Doyle of Waterbury was elected Irish hiss torian.
 Special high mass was celebrated for the Hibernians yesterday morn- Ing by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Jeremiah J. Duggnn, pastor and county chaplain of the Hihernians, at St. Josepha church. The meeting closed with Q banquet and social evening ct Hor- rignn's hall last night.
 Resolutions were passed providing that all county divisions mark the ib0th anniversary of signing of the Constitution and on the deaths 0i County Presidents Frank o, Wood M0riden; John Brannigan, Naugn- tuck; and oJseph Mclaughlin, the county treasurer, of New Haven.
 Other officers elected were Will liam B. Costello, of Meriden, seere- tary, and Thomas dlynn, of New Haven, treasurer, for the men. The other women officers elected includ- ed: Mrs. Mary Reilly, of Union City Vice-president; Mrs. Nora Kiernan Of Derby, secretary; Miss Mary Rourke, of West Haven, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-11
COURTS TO HAVE
 HOLIDAY TUESDAY
Small Crew of Guardians to Watch Voting Ma.
 chimes in Basement

On 8 gloomy morning 44b years ago the Indians who were holding clambake on the shores of Qitchee Ounce noticed strang seq mon- ster creeping over the five-nile visibility range of the horizon.
 Yes, 1t was Christopher Columbus and his three tiny vessels and the date was october IA, l4O2, eastern standard time.
 So, tomorrow oil of the courts will not hold sessions ct the county courthouse and there will Do prac- tically no one about.
 Except, that down in the basement where there ahe something like 38,- 900 times something like S7 candi- dates in b6 voting machines, there will Do c small crew of guardians still on duty.
 One officer of the law, one Re- publican and one Independent Dem- ocrat, ct oil times, working in shifts from 2 c. Tl., until 8 D. m. (shift) 8 p. ffl., until Ii D. m. (shift); il D. tli., until 2 Q. in. (shift), will spend parts of Columbus day under the courthouse with the record" of last Tuesdays election.
 Ho, hum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-11
BRITAIN, FRANCE ARE WORRIED
Positive Stand on Spanish Situation Needed Right
 Away
BY RICHARD ?. MCMILLAN

BY RICHARD ID. MCMILLAN United Press Stan COrerspOndent)
 London, Oct. 1l--(U.P) - Belief hardened in London and Paris to- day that unless Britain mad France stood together and took immediate measures to restore balance in the the Spanish war, they would have to take much stronger action later.
 Two developments showed clearly the anxiety France and Britain share as the result of Italy's refusal to discuss with them the withdrawal of foreign volunteers from the Spanish civil war:
 1. The French general staff was again reported in diplomatic quar- ters to have told Premier Camille Chautemps that 1t would not accept responsibility for the national de- fense if large scale foreign inter- ventic.l in Spain, leading to @ Na- tionalist victory, were permitted.
 2. The British government can- vassed all engineering works inquir- ing as to the capabilities of all skill- cd and unskilled workers, 1t was learned, apparently with c view to putting them to making munitions.
 Prime Minister Neville Chamber lain returned to London today to take charge of the situation So ser- ious was the problem regarded that 1t was understood tha tho decision at all on British policy would be taken before the cabinet as @ whole had reviewed the possibilities at It's regular meeting Wednesday. But 1t seemed increasingly likely that in the end France would open her frontier for arms and men for the Spanish Loyalists and that Britain would support her fully.
 Coincidentally with the Mediter- ranean problem, Chamberlain took Up the plan for an international conference to consider action in the Chinese -Japansse war,
 It was said authorltativeiy that the Belgian government, responding to British inquiries, had said that 1t will be willing for the conferenco to be held at Brussels.
 There was hope here that the conference could be opened In about two weeks in Brussels.
 Britain, France, the United States and other powers are consulting on the conference, 1t was said,
 Analysis of the Italian note re. fusing the British-F French "Invita- ton" to discuss volunteer withdraw al left no doubt among British and French leaders that Mussollnis res jection was @ definite one.
 It is accepted that if MussolinI finally refuses to withdraw his men France, with British support, will open her frontier 50 that the span- ish LoyalItS may get men anc munitions through France. This would mean 0 private war in spail, between Italian and French "volun- teer" armies, if Frances follows it up as she is believed ready to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-11
Columbus Day City to Observe Holi. day Tomorrow -- Italian Societies to Hold Celebration.

Schools, banks, courts, and the library will be closed tomorrow when Waterbury will celebrate Columbus Day. It was 446 years ago on Oct i2, i492, that ChriSto- pher Columbus sighted the land of North America and thus be" came known to the generations since aS the discover of America.
 Over the country, from coast to coast, the millions Of the United States will pay honor to the great navigator who, in the face of hardship, persisted in hB endeav- or to find Q new travel route to the 1ndieS," thus adding to the knowledge of the world and ad- veneing by one discovery the year tio2 to immortal mark among other periods of the calendar.
 In Waterbury, observance of the date takes on greater significance than in many other cities because of the extremely large representa- ton of citizens of Italian eXtrac- ton. Many of the clubs and So- cieties will hold special events to mark the day, culminiating with the dinner dance at Hotel Elton tomorrow night which is sponsor cd by the Federation of Italian Clubs and Societies.
 The major parade was held yes- terday when thousands marched in honor of Columbus. But there will be festivities tomorrow to equal tho Sunday celebration, albeit smaller In size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-11
Mrs. William Woods
 Succumbs Saturday
Former Local Resident Dies in New York City-Ofi.
 Cials at Town Meeting Accept Submitted Budget
TE RYVILLE E
Correspondent J. F. Ryan, I W. Main st-Te s5S9 Bri

Terryville, Oct ll.-Mrs. William II. Woods, 57, formerly of Terry vile, died Saturday afternoon at Polyclinic hospital, New York city after long illness,
 Mrs. Woods, wife of the manager of the Hamilton hotel, Bermuda, and Laurelton hotel, New York city, was born January 20, 1880 in sedse- field, Durham county, England, and came to this country as 0 child.
 Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Ellsworth of Bermuda and Francis of New York; daughter, Mrs. Edith Wilson AllpaSs of New York; four brothers, Thomas Taylor of Terryville, William Taylor of Wa terbury, Alfred Taylor of St. Peters, burg, Fla, and John Taylor of Bris- tol.
 MT. and Mrs. Wood were very well known in Waterbury, where MT Wood managed hotels for several years.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday ct 3 D. m, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Long, North Main street,