davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-08-04

cline In claims strikes q surprising
note.
The estimate of 100000 tons for
July was forthcoming in Berlin in
advance of a high command report
that a returning submarine had
sunk 56,108 tons of British mer-
chant ships in an unspecified pc
riod.
August Claims Modest.
However, even adding this to the
July figure, the months total
would fall far short of the claimed
average for the preceding 10 months.
The tabulation of destruction for
August has been modest thus far.
The high command reported one
merchant ship sunk two days ago
and three, totaling $4,000 tons, sunk
yesterday.
In dropping the July claim to $780,
900 tons, the Germans approach the
monthly average for the 81 months
of the World War-250, 900 tons
whereas the claim for the first 10
months of this war represents an
average in excess of the 406, 900 tons
monthly average for the 21-month
campaign of unrestricted submarine
warfare of 1918.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Diminishing Claims
Belle Assertion Nazi
Blockade Is al Peak
July Toll Of 260, 900 Tons
Far Below Average Of
Monthly Reich Reports
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
At their face value, German
statistics on shipping destroyed by
bomb and torpedo in the Reich's
l1-month counter blockade indi-
catedtoday an actual tapering of
at a time when some German off,
cials picture the campaign at full
tilt.
Authorized sources in Berlin said
July's toll against merchant ship
ping amounted to 100000 tons.
Linking this with $4,000 tons of
"laimed damage to merchant ship
ng perhaps-in the German view
would tend to lessen the Disparity
tween reported July sinkings
4 those tabulated for preceding
@nths.
432,921 Tons Monthly Average.
The total of 4,329,213 tons de-
Dyed which Germany claimed for
, first 10 months of the war-a
IRE hooted at in London as a
lr-to-one exaggeration - averages
to 432, 2,921 tons monthly as COM
red with 100000 tons for the
2venth month.
German comment in recent days
is been picturing the present air
I'd naval pressure on British ship
ing as sufficient in itself to crack
3ritain's resistance. Hence, the de-
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Comp Let's Clinic
Building Dedicated

A building to serve as a health
clinic at Camp Let's, the Y. M. C. A.
boys camp on the Rhode River near
Annapolis, was dedicated yesterday
during special program al the
camp.
Officers of the Washington
Knights of the Round Table, which
gave the structure to the camp, and
Y. M. c A. officials took part in the
ceremony.
The structure is the first of three
units of a new health clinic, which
is designed to provide additional IA
cilities for caring for boys with
minor cuts and bruises, or those who
are otherwise temporarily indis-
posed.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
! Texas Sheriff Begins
33d Year in Office
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PERRYTON, Tex, Aug. 3-Sheriff
j. S. (Sid) Talley, guardian Of the
law in this last outpost of the Texas
Panhandle, has started his 17th con-
secutive term and 33d year as Ochil-
tree County sheriff.
One of the deadliest pistol shots
in the Southwest, Sheriff Talley
doesn't even bother to wear a gun.
Only twice in the 32-year span has
he fired pistol ii performance
of his duties.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
! Losses in War at Sea
By the Associated Press.

The following box lists
tGh week of the from July %
Evening star., 1940-08-04


IS; Norway, II:
Denmark 81 Italy 2 Finland Is Estona Belgium
Yugosavia q Panama o Poland l; Soviet
Rlmanla, l. Japan, !; Latvia,
Totals o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
MACAzINE HEAD
GETS ONE YEAR

NEW YORK - Catherine Nc.
Nelss. who a. president Of Tower
Magazines Vas ance listed among
TIE 10 foremost business women IN
America. was sentenced late Mon
dAy 10 serve one year ard day in
federal prison fer mail fraud.
Sentenced 70 similar terms were
her brother. John. circulation man
sgrr Of the magAzinss. and Joseph
T. Flynn. her hrothsr-sn-lsw and
general manager.
They were convicted 81 mlsrep-
rsseniing to the audit bureau ~
circulation and others the true
paid circulation az the maxsxinss
which were marketed through D.
snd-io cent stores.
Judge Clarence GAlsson said he
would Join In recommendation
for parole At the end % thre<
months Il the prisoners conduct
was satisfactory. lie pointed out
that II Was ''the first case based
on misrepresentation Of circulation
To come before the court. and that
n was also unique IN that no victim
had complained against Mics Nc
NelIs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
THREE PERSONS
DIE IN FLAMES

MAsoNvILLE, N. The
bodies of a farmer. his wife and
daughter were found late Monday
In the ruins Of their burned home.
State police sent out an alarm
for the apprehension of Jerry Fink.
21-year-old farmland.
The dead were Frank Teed. 81:
His wife, 40, and his daughter.
Ruth. 81.
State police said Fink, who had
been employed on the farm for
several months. fled In car be-
longing to Ruth Teed shortly be-
fore the fire was discovered.
State police said they believed
iced was killed in barn and then
placed in the farm house, which
was then fired.
Police said they were not imme-
diately able to determine how the
other victims had died.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Quartet Appears
Tuesday, ightOn
L.M.C.'sProgran,

Lending admirable balance and
variety to the Ladies Musical club
concert course this season, will be
the appearance of the Stradivarius
quartet of New York on Tuesday
evening at $50 in the First Bap-
fist church.
Composed of Wolfe Wolfinsohn,
first violin; Bernard Robbins, Sec
ond violin; Marcel Dick, viola, and
Ivan d'Archambeau, cello, the
quartet has toured the country
from coast to coast with marked
success.
Long famous for a clarity of
tone, unanimity of playing and
flawless technique, the quartet's
playing is enhanced by the rich
mellow tone of the priceless in
struments on which they play.
Three Stradivari dating from 1901
and a guarnerius cello dated 1892
form the instrument family of
these gifted musicians. The
"Titian' violin used by Wolfinsohn
and the "Servais' cello on which
D'Archambeau plays belong to the
famous Wurlitzer collection.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Fire Is Fatal To
3-Yedr-OM Girl

ONTARIO. re.--Three-year-old
Shirley Ann Rowland burned TO
death late Monday when the fam
lily home caught fire during the
mothers absence.
Mrs. Chester Rowland left the
child alone In the house when she
went next door to visit an aunt.
She noticed the fire from a window
a few minutes later but the flames
were already out Of control. The
child was trapped In bed.
The fire was attributed 20 an
overheated stove.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
BoWling Is Named
Probation Officer

Judge John c. Bowen of Sc
attic, senior federal judge for
this district, Monday appointed
w. K. Bowling, former federal
bureau of investigation agent, to
the post of federal probation Of
ficer.
Bowling was appointed to fill
the vacancy left by A. B. Miller,
who died suddenly about two
weeks ago after serving for many
years. Bowling's home is in Sc
attic. Word of the appointment
was received here by the U. S.
marshal's office.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
He Asks Neville
Chamberlain to
Quit as Premier

LONDON. L. Hcrahin. Lib
eral member Of parliament. de-
msnds the resignation u Prime
Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Let US face up 10 IT, Horahin
said In a speech At I.aunceston. III
we are 10 win this war. Neville
Chamberlain must 70"
He charged the ministry Of In
formation with disseminating mis-
leading propaganda" and said II
In a delusion to think that in the
war. time N on nritsin's side.
Chamberlain. Horabin said. has
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
KILL 3DOGS
WITH POISON
Eleven Others De.
stroyed in Week
Due to Rabies


Tacoma dog FLOWERS were keeping
close watch on their pets Tuesday
as II was revealed that al least
three dogs were victims Of poison
and IL more were destroyed for
rabies during the past week.
Whether the poisonings were de-
hberate or an attempt to rid homes
of rats was not determined.
First OF the poison cases involved
a valuable English bull. "Bozo."
owned by Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Rog-
ers. 4sl Broadway. The dog was
taken 10 a veterinary twice after
being stricken Jan. 8. but failed
to recover and died Saturday.
Familiar Figure
The eight-year-old bulldog was a
familiar figure in the neighborhood
and was known TO hundreds Of
Tacomans.
A Sealyham terrier belonging TO
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Ryan. living in
the same apartment house. was an
other victim. and a third dog in
the district also succumbed TO poi
son. Veterinary examination dis
closed that the poison used Is a
slow-working one for which there
is no known antidote.
Humane Officer Alfred Denni-
son reported that one dog owner
who thought his pet was poisoned
learned the dog was rabid and had
to be destroyed.
Several Dogs Bitten
A rabid dog on the rampage
last week in the North End bit
number Of dogs. The dog was
taken into custody by l.. w. Miller.
city stockman. and killed. The
rabies test made In Seattle lab
oratory proved that the dog was
infected. Ten more dogs, all bitten,
were taken by Officer Miller and
all but one was destroyed. One
was kept under observation be-
cause 1t was not definitely learned
whether 1t was bitten.
Two other dogs believed TO have
been attacked by the rabid dog
were taken TO local veterinary
for Pasteur treatment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Joint-Ease
Painful Joints

Joint Ease is for relief OF Joint misery
- that's why you are advised TO use IL
for the agony OF sore painful, rheumatic
srthritis Joints in accessible localities.
il eases up the pains clean and pene-
tratinp and brings quick relief. Always
remember when Joint-Ease starts to
work. Joint misery starts out. Use 1t for
the distress and pain OF Neuritis. Sciatica.
Lumbago and Neuralgia. Live druggists
America over sell Joint-Ease. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
BAN MIXED DANCES
AT JUDSON COLLEGE

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-The 1889
state Baptist convention has BAN
ned mixed dancing" among Its
young people at Judson college,
Birmingham. since IL was against
the wishes Of many OF our leaders"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

raver were 10 stt<upt - InvNde
~ norfh<rn Au<rksn sentiment.
IRIS factor = seia q y she ~
scn ~ s<esi<rstinx lefsns< <eteh-
ltshm<nts Al sicax th> rnetfI<
frunti<r.
AGxm COMBINATION uAmGa
psnsnnd nal1 - wcuit - ~ .
samhsnstina naval. air ard s<snn1-
rsns hass n Dutch HeFhnF. whten
usaally y ice-frpe sad - fIne
nslasHl proteeslon. ~ s~<Imat<s
that ss<h : nese would CO $780,
ooo. ooo. mating "A eem<paFMhts y
the Pearl HArner. Hawaii. houe.
Anehorzxe. II tn k>s1wntegn =
Coca inlet. 10 essy y>er-srou1d
access 10 supplies but = eeypsd ~
reach a. posputtat 80 Sntde<A n
guards the oaiy ice-fy~e sppruoehpn
10 the Pacific nerthwrel ep1 =
midway set~esa I.snesa asd rair-
h&nha
oNE aASx uNpxa War
Kodiak. where ths navy u haiIsi-
Ing an SATso 30 bsss. lee s,nas
the great Aisskan peninsula which
stretches nerc>s the Issrlnx 80 -
siberia. ssska. where y7pooI ~
slrarums u under was. n aihwsft
the soashern approseh a. ALASKA.
south ~ juneau.
unsIAska u an shs f7nth flevjd-
Ian and probably The initial paint
cf attack sheuid Japan. A. = rpsnet~
nation uf Oriental powess. attempt
an invasion. n~f~nss experts long
have inslsted that 4 should -
fortified. not enly fos ssfsnes pur-
pose. but ~ . bare shoah ~
United states b required h launch
q eountersftsek.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

The proposed report of the COM
mission would cut rates 20 per cent
on railroad shipments of wheat and
flour from those ports to interior
markets in the south. The deci-
sion, if finally sustained, should
result in preserving markets for
Pacific northwest wheat and flour,
particularly of the Spokane and
Palouse areas, Charles II. Kent,
assistant transportation supervisor,
said.
II should also result In in
creased shipping from North
Pacific ports through Panama
canal and increase milling of
wheat both In interior points
and at Seattle, Tacoma and
Portland.
The department complained to
the interstate commerce commits
sion that present freight rates from
Gulf and South Atlantic points
were prejudicial to northwestern
wheat. Hearings were held in
Portland and in Atlanta, Ga, at
which the states of Oregon and
Washington were represented by
Assistant Attorney General Don
Cary Smith.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

ing the authority was primarily
the development of electric power.
1T is perhaps time 10 call
attention tn this utter fallaes."
Mr.. Roosevelt pointed out that
IVA planted water-retaining for
ests at river headwsters. terraeed
farm hillsides. built small check
dams, developed fertilizer. divcrsi-
fled crops, improved highways and
brought in small industries.
POWER ONLY A PART
In other words" said Mr..
Roosevelt, 1T is time that people
should understand that power de-
velopment was only a part-and
ultimately only relatively small
part-of a great social and eco
nomic experiment in one of our
major watersheds"
The president noted the
Importance of recreation TO
American life and character
lied II as "a definite factor In
the Improvement OF the bodies
and minds of our future citi-
zens."
The IVA report outlined it's ac-
complishments in establishing
recreational domain of 100000
acres of water surface with near
ly 5000 miles of publicly-owned
lakeshore in six states. II fore
cast that influx of visitors TO the
new playground region would lead
to establishment of substantial
tourist industry.
WANT POWERS EXTENDED
1t recommended that its statu-
tory powers be extended to per-
init development of recreational
facilities on its properties and that
IVA be allowed to utilize works
projects and public works pro-
grams to aid in improving public
park projects. 1t said it should
have authority to operate and
maintain recreational develop
ments, either directly or on a con-
cession basis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

Mr.. Roosevelt's message accom-
panied report by IVA on devel-
opment Of recreation facilities in
Its area. The president pointed to
the recreation program as an ex-
ample of the diversified scope of
IVA activities.
CITES MANY BENEFITS
so much publicity has been
given by the press and In other
ways to the power development
features of the work of the Ten
nessee Valley authority" he said,
that it is fair to assume that
many of our citizens and even
government officials hold a belief
that the purpose of the act Great
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

promoted incompetent nan<ntisiss
and yes-men 10 office" Chamher-
lain DOUBTLESS viii accuse me ef
giving comfort TO the enemy" hs
said.
The facts I am GoinT 10 give
you are well kno~n 10 the NAxis.
and srr taken into the calculations
Of the German starr" Hnrshin
said. Because thsse facts are not
being told 10 you. you are being
kept In q fools paradise
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Speed Fertilization
OF Alaska Area
Army, Navy to Push Plans for Mighty
Bases at Anchorage, Kodiak and Sitka
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON - The army ard navy have decided 70
peed conversion Of Alaska into Of the mast powerfully
certified the world military circles revealed ndaf
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
IVA Engages in
Social Activities
So Solons Are Informed BY F. D. R. In
Address To Congress; Reaction Awaited

Observation-Disclosures Roosevelt called to the atten-
ton of late Monday the fact that the Tennessee
Valley Authority broad social and economic acv
tiles in addition to its development of electrical power
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

The army scon Win AK enn9ress
Cor authority h build . mighty air
hsss Al Anchorage. whli< 10 navy
win pusA work On AIR h@ses ~
kciiak and Sltka. IN sdsiitlan. the
Alaskan deiexste = congress. An-
thcny J. nlmond. teid the United
fre.s that 10 would ISL eanxre>s
to appropriate funds for hSx
naval base ~ Dutch harhcr. ~ the
island Of unsissks. only = fpw
hundred miles from Ire Asissie
mainland.
NOW coNsIpxnEp wEAx
TIE Anchorage hase. Tor which
IN estimate a. 81 .oon. 0c0 v In.
GUIDED IN the ip<f executive bud
get. would supplement army and
navy bases ~ HawaiI ard ssn
Diego. Cal. completing The north
ern apex % . defense triangle IN.
tended 10 guarantee the Pacific
frontier from flank attack. mill
tsfy experts said.
Alaska currentiv " eunsid<r~d
tho one weak spot In the western
defense chain and probably the
major point of attack u an Aslstic
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
FEA IRE:
$3.50 m cd ern
.knee-hole desk
I q Q!5

AFTER THE sale these
desks WiH 90 back 10
1850. Just az yon see u
built Of selected wai-
nut Veneers on top aud
front. this modern desk
has ! deep drawers and
a center drdwer. It's an
important Jan UARY
SALE special for only
1926.
PARK YOUR CAR IN
THE kEXT-D'JOR GA
RAGE OUR CASH
TER WILL STAMP
YOUR TICKET NO
CHARGE.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Savings to Wheat Shippers
Is Proposed by Commission

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of dollars savings to railroad ship
of Washington and Oregon wheat and flour from Gulf
and South Atlantic ports inland will be made possible by
rate cut being drafted by the interstate commission
the state public service department informed TODAY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

nent was informed today.
The 1887 legislature appropriated
$4,000 to prosecute the case and
the Washington department has
spent $500 of this sum on the
case to date.
Kent said the decision would
mean hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars to northwest wheat grow
ers, millers and the ports of Sc
attic, Tacoma and Portland.
Glacier County chief., 1940-05-24
Mexican Tea Towels
For Colorful Kitchen

TLAXCALA, Hidalgo, Oaxaca,
L Sonora-all the romance of
Mexico comes to mind as you en-
broider these new tea towels.
Palm trees, cacti, and the brightly
costumed Pablo and Conchita af-
ford opportunity to use every vital
color in your sewing basket. On
Glacier County chief., 1940-05-24
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR

Look here, waiter-a button in
my soup!"
Button, sir? Good gracious. Well,
it's mutton broth quite plain on the
menu. Very sorry, sir, just little
misunderstanding in the kitchen,
SIR"
Glacier County chief., 1940-05-24

Feed Dealer-Mose, you owe me
s. for oats, and If you don't pay me,
I'll have to take your horse.
Mose-An right, Mr.. Guppy, an
Ah'n pay yo' de balance Of de So
jest as soon as All kin.
Glacier County chief., 1940-05-24

Father-Tommy Bang always re-
members what he learned at school
and tells his father. Why don't you?
Scn-Well, you see, Tommy lives
lots nearer school than ! do.
Glacier County chief., 1940-05-24
HOTEL
REAL ESTATE

Cafe. opp. court hse Est. II yrs. Mod.
rion. 800 Court ST.. San Bernardino. Calf.
Evening star., 1940-01-21

dium and good grades, mixed,
around 1000; some common and
medium, throw-outs, 8O0a9 90; fat
slaughter ewes scarce; few steady
at 400a45O.
Grain Market.
Opening prices were: Wheat, No
2 red winter. garlicky, spot domestic
lib. Settling prices were: Wheat
No. 2 red winter, garlicky, spot
domestic, l13. Closing prices were
Wheat, No. 2 red winter, garlicky
spot. domestic, 1.13h. Corn, No.
yellow, domestic. bushel, 69a7l
Western billing at premium owe
this price. Cob corn, barrel, new
3.3Sa3 so; country prices reported
3.10a3.30. Oats, bushel, No. 2 white
domestic, 56a61; Pacific Coast, No. ]
white, 72a74.
On all sales of oats to the loca
trade, excepting those on track
there is an additional charge of IL.
cents per bushel for storage ane
elevation, which is paid by the
buyer.
Rye, No. 2. bushel, 75a80. Barley
No. 2, bushel, 60a65. Hay, ton, 10.5t
a14.00. Wheat straw, ton, 6.50a7 90
Flour, barrel, winter patent, 5.75s
sos; winter, straight, 4.65a490;
Evening star., 1940-01-21
District Business Burometers

Business in Washington in December made brilliant finish t
according completed
fifth practically favorable, statistics show.
Washington Association reported clearing
oang Sis 1888 SEQ against sos in December 1885, gain o.
$7000O00 while the full
o2s in comparison with $4ees57 gain Of nearly
0O0OO0
Chesapeake Telephone Co. reported 254o42 e
during
the month with 29668 the December
Even striking the daily
which numbered 143625
in the month in 1885,
The sales index Of department
time record in Christmas trade moving
to 1861 in December,
sales December 33oO3S than substantial
gain of 8.55 per cent
The fifth barometer post office receipts
OF small decrease Of $14075 135
special Of
SAL 900 ahead Of the month
for - -
Evening star., 1940-01-21
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. Jan. 20 R.-The Nether-
lands guilder paused today after . head
long rush downward throughout the week.
franc Is well. remained UNCHANGED in rela-
ton to the dollar: Sterling and the French
franc improved slightly.
Foreign EXCHANGE dealers said the ap-
preaching week end recess accounted for
considerable timidity among traders
Closing rates follow (Great Britain in
dollars. Others in cents):
Canada:
Onicial Canadian Control Board buying
rate for United States dollars, 1000;
selling rate. Ill 90. open market rates.
Montreal in New York, Ss .06K; New York
In Montreal 1880.
Europe:
Great Britain, demand. 1854: cables,
1904: 6O.day bills, 3.94A: 9O-day bills.
3;92A: Belgium, .83: Denmark, 1898;
Finland. 1.95n: France, 2.24A: Germany,
40.25n; benevolent, 1900: Greece. .73n:
Hungary: 1880; Italy. sos: Netherlands.
b. 3.16: Norway, 2273; Portugal, 3.67n:
Rumania, .73n; Sweden. 1888: switzer.
land. 22.43; Yugoslavia, 2.35n.
Argentina. oficial. 2s.77; free. 2e.s5;
Brazil. oficial. 6.05: free. $40; Mexico,
Japan; 2s4e: HONG Kong. 24.7s: shans-
hal. $40.
Rates in SPOT cables unless otherwise in.
dicatee.