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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
3
Peter and Jane befriend Captain Tanner and hear tales. The trio, with Aristotle the dog, uncover an ancient schooner buried in the sand and have a grand adventure. Uncle Tan warns the stories are not very good or true, yet the tale remains lively.
Uncle Tan tells a children's tale of Aristotle the dog getting lost at sea. Brother and Sister, guided by Aunt Matilda and their father, search fields and shore, finding a wrecked schooner where Aristotle is hidden with a coot. A foggy voyage ends with rescue and a family breakfast aboard the ship.
In Mexico City Pedro Zamora released six Americans kidnapped in Jalisco. He holds W A Gardiner for 100000 pesos and W B Johnson for 50000 pesos. About 5000 federal troops pursue Zamora's band, while the U S government reports no direct action yet. The U S embassy has pressed the Mexican foreign office for swift releases.
Writings warn that sin brings death while reformers advocate fining offenders. Officials argue penalties deter vice and fund social programs. Critics urge fair enforcement and avoid moralizing penalties.
Immigration commissioner Frederick A. Wallis says at least 25 000 immigrants per week will pass Ellis Island as ships capacity limits the flow. Italian lines report 2 000 000 Italian applicants, Jewish Sheltering Society to receive Jews weekly, and German applicants rising. A complete island reorganization with hundreds of new staff is planned, eliminating gratings during examination and introducing an honor system for free walks.
Paris Sir Reginald Tower, head of the League of Nations at Danzig, asks allied powers for 2,000 troops to authorize unloading arms for Poland currently blocked at Danzig as per the foreign affairs ministry.
Two fishermen were picked up unconscious after drifting two days at sea in an open dory. They were brought into port Thursday by the American steamer Mazama sailing from London.
Deliberate damage to engines and other vital parts of five ex German warships recently brought to the United States prevents their planned exhibition tour of coastal cities. The navy department had hoped to mount the display but must abandon those plans due to the damage.
The report notes that about 40 million people in the United States either have limited or no access to library services. It emphasizes widespread gaps in public library coverage and calls for expanded funding and outreach programs.
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