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GERMANY REFUSED HONOR WILSON
WILSON LAID TO REST WITH SIMPLE SEH10ES
1ATKMT M ANUAL F1U1U .WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Feb !t—A duplication oi Giburly Bond*
> Of ««» Imaa «tt*e IMS in Ue Bureau of Engraving, tea been made.
I The implication of Treasury officio)* -were included in the charges. Char
les B. Brewer, Asniatant Attorney General, has Bled suit in the District
, of Columbia Supremo C*Mirt.
« .ot»v DATK JHllOT TO MATH I»Y MALK OFWilKM
SBW -ORLEANS, Feb. =9—Mr*. Itoiand Clark, a candidate for Mayor I
of Palmetto, Louisiana, was shot and killed, and her daughter, age IS. was
dangerously wounded by LouLs Myers, also a Mayoralty candidate.
Myers was pertiap* mortally wounded He claim.® that Mrs Clark
drnd first.
ttiKKMANY MAKUb AIHJLOCl TOtlNfTKD STATO*
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—Representation by .the State LN-partment to
;Berlin for the .recall «rf Ambassador WeklXeldt and the scrapping of all
i relief measure* lor Germany are likely sequels to Germany’s blundering
in ordering its -Embassy at Washington not U> half mast ids flag in honor
I of Wilson.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—The German Embassy »t .Washingwm claims
that in failing to half inu*i the German flag for the late Woodrow Wilson.
lit acted on explicit inutrucl-ons fro* Berlin.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S»—The refusal of the German Embassy Vj hall
jjj|; mast the flag on the embasav buUd’rtz in honor of Wilson, resulted in a
■demon strati on in front of the Embassy, which caused polic*- reserves
to be called out. The flag was later towered to the half mast.
BERLIN, Feb. 9- The German Presv declares that the action of Am
Aiansador Weidfeldt in refusing to lower the flag on th»* German Embassy
Building at Washington oo the oo-asion of Woodrow Wilson’s death, was
I a serious blunder. Foreign Minister Stre*seraajn immediately called On
American Amhaseador Houghton in Berlin and transmitted to hi.m what
amounts to an official apology by the German Government to America.
It is freely predicted that W’eidt'eldt will be recalled by the German Gov
ernment
HAYS WOOD HAS HONE BEST HE (OLXD
VICTORIA, B
versity arriving in Victoria ofi th<
“Governor General Wood has done
letired in their development by the
Feb. 9—M. M. Kalaw, Dean of the Philippine Un
[ctoria ofi the Ste-arsbip President Madison said
best he could, but the people a*
annection with the United Staiei
The. Filipino*? take little interest
Philippines were separated from
League of Nations.
world affairs and I believe that if th>'
■he United States they wiukl Join the
FEAR FOR SAFETY OF MAUD FELT
CHRISTIANIA. Feb. 9—It is feared that the. Aruund6on exploration
ship Maud which is reported to be drifting in the .ce-covered Arctic, is
in danger of grounding on the New Siberian Islands, accordng to a dis
patch received from Christiania today.
RENO, Nev. Feb. 9—George Coolidge, a cousin to President Calvin
Ooolidge, and a Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Nevada, is
dead in Reno, from pneumonia. _
COUSIN OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE DEAD
TAFT ORDERED TO TAKE COMPIjBTE REST
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—Physicians have ordered former President
Howard Taft to cancel all engagements and take a complete rest.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9—Chief Justice William Howard Taft suf
fered an attack of acute indigestion as he started for the. funeral of for
Presldent Wilson, and was ordered to bed by his physicians.
DK IA HUERTA’S FLIGHT CONFIRMED
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 9—The Mexican War Department made an offl
ctol statement concerning the evacuation of Vera Crux arid also of the
Hlght of the Rebel leader De La Huerta by steamer, and other Rebel
leaders to unknown deatinations.
BANK MESSENGER DISAPPEARS WITH MONEY
smw YORK. Feb. 9—-The Police Offiall Barstem ciilea 'are looking for
Tarlr’jj—bard, age 17. a bank messenger who disappeared recently with
cae fcgafflfcA thotwand dollars In bonds gtren him tor dettrery.
JLAST SAD RITES OVER EX-PRESIDENT WILSON
WASHINGTON, »b. »—A proud sorrowing nation said a long fare- '
well to former President Woodrow Wilson with solemn church rites. .
The swelling notes of a military bugle was the soldiers' requiem to the
tead Statesman. The bods was laid on the marble to begin the timeless,
honor* J sleep. .In the -bcuse whore Wilson lived bis last days a simple
t?ervi> < ssas said in the presnee of his family and Hose triends and a sel j
net company of officials who had come to symbolize the grief of the Gov- ;
erai.t*.:,t he served so long. On the sturdy shoulders of the men v.-b • 1
went tj war at his command, the body was carried tenderly forth to ma* •- j
the ;n rrimagie to Sht pme* of entombment. At the Cathedral where tne
oroaet. body la*d to r*s*. wit another service almost as plain as the i
•previous* one held at the home of the deceased, but attended by oHurs '
who bad asked the piivilege it i.onoring the dead. Among the uv w:i
ers at the Cathedra! w. rt many who speak for ti c great Govefniu-nts i
tb.- * att.h, but ,nlv the sorrow.-, g widow and tie ittle circle of ot!,ei
ativts saw th** last ceremony. 'Vben the entombment and oth< i •••: v
were over.. th° Chapel was «i«aied while the great stone slab thru s» a • -
the • r.vpt., was'lifted.from the exits of the place which was receive him.
| and at he moment th*- b*-dy nras h-v.cied into the hall of the Ions; s'.e *p. a t
j Army bugler. tb‘* same who sounded reps over the unknown soldi* r
‘.stepped before the Chapel entrance and til soft, sweet notes of Tips.
; Liu* soldier s laat crall, floated toward the k> Thus, d d the Nation at
} last Hud a way to say a nation**, farewell.
WASHINGTON. rVb. H—At lhe funeral services of Woodrow Wilson
' ..i*t Wednesday, Bishop Freeman read the 39th. Psalm and the choir
sang softly without the organ. WiJson's favorite Hymn, "Day is Dying in
; rh« West." The Bishop th*m called the congregation to prayer and pro
i nounced a solemn hlnssing, thus ♦•aiding the service as the organ softly
j chanttql the note* of sorrow. Airs. Wilson wat l.-d by her brother into
the Chapel robing room and President Coolidge snoved out of the Chapel
aiul toward the White lira use, the gathering slowly moved out. leaving the
guard of honor and those who would' lift the great stone slab from th.’
vault. None but the eyes of hie dear ones, close friends, religious com
forters and loyal comrades saw this moment. Th<- vault lies in the very
center of the Charpel floor, and not until the great stone slab was put aside
and the comrades ready t.> lower the cask* ', did t»■ • family come back t<
say a last farewell. The Presbyterian Minister then said a form *»f Burial
I Service as the casket was lowered and the bugle outside Rounded Taps
j The last person to leave the Chapel was Doctor Grayson, who kepi a faith
| ftil watch over his friend until the end.
SEATTLE, Feb. 9- A resolution was adopt'd by a Seattle Mass Mem- j
orial for the late Woodrow Wilson and was forwarded to the widow. In
part the resolution read: "Woodrow Wilson was an outstanding char-j
acter in his generation, a man of indomitable spirit and mental and phys
ical courage, a full and stored mind und u finely organized intellect, a di-I
vinely inspired impulse and of unusual talents, given without stint in (
public service, a rare combination of ripe scholar and Christian gentle
man. a prominent statesman, a leader and fearless fighter, an idealist of a
lofty soul and an intense lover of humanity who was ever ready in facing
death in war and in time of peace, who by his immolation of self in a con
secrated service to establishing peace on earth and good will among men.
hns fallen."
SEATTLE, Feb. 9-—Public Memorial services were held in Seattle
last Wednesday in the Orpheum Theatre. Mayor Brown led the ser
vices. and Divines of all denominations participated.
PARIS, Feb. 9—Flags are at the half mast in Parto in respect to the
late Woodrow Wilson.
BUENOS AIRES. Feb. •»—President Dealvear decreed a day of public
mourning for the late Woodrow Willson.
RIO I>E JANEIRO. Feb. 6—The Government directed that all flags
be half masted for three days out of respect to WiTson.
LIMA. Peru, Feb. 6—All Peruvian colors were ordered displayed at
the half mast i». memory of the late Woodrow Wilson.
DUBLIN, Feb. 9—All Free State Flags were ordered to the half
mast in memory of Woodrow Wilson.
GEOLOGIST E.VROUTK TO ALASKA ARRIVE IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE. Feb. 9—Doctor J. B. Mertie, a Geologist and three as
sistants, arrived In Seattle from Washington, enroute to Nenana where
they will join Doctor P. S. Smith and assistants. The two parties will
make an exploration survey of the Petroleum Reserves lying South of
Point Barrow, for the Navy. Doctor Mertis is taking his three specially
constructed canoes, scientific instruments, tents and other equipment.
RUSSIA ACCEPTS INVITATION TO NAVAL CONFERENCE
GENEVA, Feb. 9—-Russia pas notified the League of Nations that
she will accept the invitation to participate in a Naval Conference In Rome
ot> February 14th.
ADY < WIMDATK WITHDRAWS KIIOM MAYOHALT* K U K
SEATTLE. Feb. 9 Mr*. Kathryn Miracle withdrew from the Mayor
ilty race yesterday, stating that she had accomplished her purpose of edu
cating the people in the interest of the tax reduction at the regular coni
ng election.
WOMAN* rOWHTKI* ON NAIM OTIC \ IOIATION
WALLA WALLA. Feb. !» Doctor Anna F. Sanborn of King C.-uii
ty was the first woman convicted for the violation of the Narcotic Law's,
and has started to serve a sentence of from one to ten years in prison.
JAlVXNESE (iOYERNMENT MAKES LOAN TO I*1U\ ATE INTERESTS
TOKYO. Feb. !» Imperial sanction has been given the Government’s
policy of lending 300,000.000 Yen to private business interests at a low
rate of interest for the purpose of aiding th«- economic recovery of the
earthquake regions. ,
JOHNSON HANDED K. O. TO JAC K IMHGLAS •
NEW YORK, Fob. 9- Floyd Johnson, one of the old timers, handed
a swift knockout to Jack Douglas, in New York, in the first round This
is Johnson’s first attempt to stage a comeback.
AITOIST CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER
SEATTLE, Feb. ft—Malt G. Warden was convicted of manslaughter
fast Thursday for an accident of last December when he ran over and
killed Lloyd Smith with an automobile.
WILL MAI» ROUTE FOR BRITISH AVIATORS
OTTAWA. Feb. !« Colonel L
arriv' d in Ottawa recently for the
Canada for the British aviators w
world flight starting next month,
projected by the America*! flyers
Canada instead of across the Cnit'
be Staged across the United State
.. E. Broome, late of the Royal Engineers
purpose of mapping utit the route across
ho will attempt to make the around-the
The route will be the same as that
s with the exception of the trip across
*d States. Tt is hinted that a race will
s between th*- rival expeditions.
APPROVES .\AV.\I, BASK
WASHINGTON. Fob. !• Rear Admiral Kberle »pp*»ar*nl beforu the
11 "“a** Naval Committee amt voiced hi.s approval of the proposed Ala
meda Naval Base in San Francisco Bay.
AITI{(H*KI.\TIO\ >1 Aid.' FOB M'PI»RFS.SU>\ rim RINSING
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9 The House approved the |, which would
provide $106,297,0711.00 for Prohibition Enforcement , u the fnited
States this fiscal year.
Sr.SIM NBKB OM. VKAI{ FOB SLAPPING FAFF <>! SENATOR
MANILA. Feb. 9- The Philippine Senate would pas-- a biii creati:^:
an Insular Department of Health if the funds were available for its op
eration. The Senate suspended Alex Andri-no one year as the result of a
quarrel wherein he slapped rh* face of Senator Do Vera who objected to
Alex A; drino’s appointment by Governor General \V>>od.
TIIBEK BRAD. M MBFB I.VM'BER IN STORMS IN STAFFS
CHICAGO, Feb. !♦ Three people are dead and a nunibei injured and
millions of dollars worth of damage dune throughout th«- Middle Western
States as the result of the territfie storms which hav*- been sweeping over
'bat section. The storm centered around Chicago and wire service was
interrupted and a number of trains were stalled in snow drifts.
COMMA\I»KR SIBERIAN WHITK TROOPS SENTENCED TO DEATH
MOSCOW, Feb. 9—A Military Tribunal at Chita sentenced to death
[Jene.ral Pepelaiyev, former commander of the Siberian White Troops,
rwentv of his followers and fifty-seven others were sentenced to impris
>nrnent.
BANDITS l/OCK EMPLOYERS IN WASH ROOM AND MAKE ESCAPE
' CHAMPAIGN. Ills., Feb. 9-—Five masked bandits Rot ten thousand
iove-n hundred and ninety dollars in cash and securities from the Com
nerclai National Bank of Champaign, ill. recently, after locking two em
Moyeea in the wash room and the bandits made good iheir escape in i
itolen automobtVe.