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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
6
A New York reader receives a letter from a Russian noblewoman detailing three years of dispossession and murder under Bolshevik rule. She cites plundered estates, family deaths, and fear for safety as she chronicles escapes from German and Bolshevik forces, ending with hardship in Finland and Helsingfors.
The item highlights race riots in Chicago and lists regional events across New Mexico and Arizona. It notes the Arizona State Fair dates as well as economic figures, school openings in Sandoval County, and local civic updates including forestry receipts, a Fort Sumner fire, and mining wage changes. It also covers stock and fish stocking plans, court filings in Bisbee deportation cases, and a murder charge in Raton.
Fourteen people are dead and seventy six wounded in Chicago race riots triggered in the black belt. Mob violence included shooting, stabbing, and arson with police wires jammed by frightened residents. Governor Lowden ordered 3500 militia. Eugene Cappel and Kaspar Kazzouram were among the victims. Separate note: Arizona highway department to receive about 500 trucks from government shipments for state work.
Lizzie Hoch, daughter of Jefferson Hoch, found seed potatoes in her Kutztown patch produced no vines yet yielded mature new potatoes. The mother potato remained in the hill while transferring vitality to the young potatoes, which were ready for use in a meal.
Mrs. Alice Viola Parsons, a Denver beauty specialist and 40 percent stockholder, filed suit against Instant Anti-Wrinkle Co alleging wrongful withholding of salary and theft of her wrinkle erasing formulas. She appeared as plaintiff, defendant, attorney, and key witness, with other stockholders contesting the action.
In San Francisco US District Court Judge William H. Sawtelle of Arizona sustains Rainier Brewing demurrer and allows sale of beer with two and three quarters percent alcohol, dismissing government action to prohibit.
Dr. Epitacio Pessoa was sworn in as Brazil's tenth president in the Senate chamber at Rio de Janeiro. The ceremony was simple yet impressive with the chamber filled by senators and deputies and the diplomatic corps including ambassadors from the United States and several South American nations.
Washington Chairman Johnston of the House immigration committee introduced a resolution calling for a committee tour to the Pacific coast and the Mexican and Canadian borders to study immigration questions including alien smuggling into the United States.
Second Lieut Stephen B Johnston of Uvalde Texas was killed and Lieut Amos Cayne was slightly injured when their airplane fell 200 feet during a landing attempt at Hazelhurst field Mineola New York.
Washington notes Counselor Debuchi said Japan will withdraw all soldiers and restore sovereignty over Kiao Chou to China. He spoke without government instructions, but his statement aligns with assurances given to China by allied representatives.
Pat asks his mother for guidance on proposing to Mary. He finally asks Mary to come and live with them always, and she coyly replies to go home and tell his mother she will. The scene is told with wholesome charm and domestic humor.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water wash. Rinse dry and dust with Cuticura Talcum for fragrance, price 25 cents each.
The Boston Transcript notes strict hygiene at a new bake shop where servers wear white gloves and even ladyfingers must not touch other cookies. The quote highlights high standards emphasized by staff.
An antique advertisement claims rheumatism begins from poisoned kidneys and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure. It asserts the remedy clears poisons from the urinary tract, heals inflamed organs, and offers three sizes at druggists with the GOLD MEDAL name on the box.
A terse exchange recalls a tense scene as a bridegroom is accused of throwing objects at his wife. The retort questions whether the items were furniture and whether any affection was involved, hinting at a rocky relationship.
A witty exchange about a daughter’s piano playing prompts a playful remark that she “kills time” with her music. The exchange showcases light humor centered on performance and timing.
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