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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
FLEECERS UNABLE
TO FLEE COUNTRY
Federal Agents Start Move to
Trap Brains of Black
mailing Gang.
nternationaI - -

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Sept. p. - Fol-
lowing the series of conferences be-
sun last night and continued today
between the chiefs of the depart
ment OF justice sand it's field agents.
il was stated today that many more
arrests and additional sensational
disclosures in the Mann white slave
law blackmailing conspiracy shortly
can be looked for.
The investigation and search for
the brains behind the band" was
ordered extended TO many OF the
principal cities OF the country. Of
fcials confidently declared that the
men and women who now are known
to have planned the campaign
which cleaned up nearly a million
dollars in 10 months, shortly Will be
caught unless they already have fed
the country. And In view OF the
great difhculty in obtaining pass
ports. Officials say this IS almost
impossible.
Plans for a nationwide campaign
against the known conspirators and
others as yet only suspected OF hav-
ing used the Mann law for black
mailing purposes were completed to-
day. From now on all inquiries viii
be directed from the Offices Of Chief
Inspector Bielaski in this city. and
every agent OF the department re-
port directly 10 him.
At today's conference. participated
in by A. Bruce Bielash, chief of the
bureau Of investigation. John C..
Knox. special assistant attorney GEM
eral. who has been placed in direct
charge OF All prosecutions, Hinton G..
Clabaugh of Chicago, and several
other special agents. IL was decided
that the initial prosecution shall be
moved in the federal courts IN New
York next month unless in the
meanwhile stronger case can be
found
This probably viii Ice the case Of
Mrs. Regina Klipper. who was the
victim OF the band arrested in Chi
cago. .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Carranza Must Provide Suffi-
Gent Force to Prevent
Further Trouble.
International News Service:


NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept I'll
Recommendation that the Pershing
column be withdrawn from Mexican
soil will be agreed upon by the
Mexican and American commissions
within a few days" This statement
was made today by one OF the Amer
lean commissioners here.
The recommendation Will be
hedged about with provisions. how
ever. While all of the details have
not been settled il is regarded as
most probable that the Americans
Will succeed in convincing the Next
can representative that a sufficient
force Of CarranZa soldiers must be
stationed between Villa s reported
whereabouts and the American bor-
der TO render the line perfectly safe
from bandit operations.
In addition it is probable that the
initial agreement on protection of the
border will be included in the plan
TO be submitted TO the Washington
and Mexico City governments for
ratification That So bject viii he
left open for elaboration, however,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21

Wheat Embargo
Demanded By
N. Y. Bakers

International NeWs Service:
NEW YORK, Sept 21.-"Feed
America first"
With this as their slogan. $4,000
purveyors of bread throughout
greater New York today began cir
culating a monster petition TO be
sent 10 the federal trade commission
demanding an immediate EN- bargo
on wheat and flour in an effort 10
reduce the price OF bread
After the submission Of this petit
ton IL was announced another one
will be drawn and sent throughout
the nation. petitiOning the next ses-
sion of congress 10 declare an en-
barge on the expectation of all food
stuffs To European countries.
Thousands of these petitions.
drawn up under the auspices OF the
various bakers associations through
out the greater city were today
placed in bakeries. groceries and
ether shops handling bread through
out the five borOughs. Customers
will be asked TO sign them. Others
will be distributed among the res
taurants. hotels and other public
places.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
NE W YORK STATE
To HEAR WILSON
President Plans Two Talks
There to. Aid Seabury
and M'CombS.
nternatlonal News Service:

lnAtEndllNndl news NeENtee-
5 II A ID O W LA w n, LO y @
BRANCH, y. j., Sept. 21.-Out of
his friendship for William r. Nc
Combs, his campaign manager in
1912. and Judge Samuel Seabury,
Pres't Wilson has about definitely
decided to make at least two speech
es in New York during the cam
paign. One of these speeches prob
ably Will be made in New York city
and the other at some point upstate,
Yet TO be selected.
The president has made it plain TO
his advisers that his trip 10 New
York state will not be in the nature
of a stumping tour He is as deter
mined as ever that he will not take
the stump" He holds to the belief
that it is below the dignity Of the
office for the president TO make
stump speeches in the interest of
his candidacy for reelection.
The president had no appoint
ments for political conferences to-
day. Since coming TO Shadow Lawn
he has discussed politics only with
Chairman Vance Mccormick. Sec'y
McAdOO and Postmaster Gen. Bur
Lesson. Ii was said today. however,
that the next two weeks VIII see
more activity along this line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Americans to Agree to
WHhdrawaL of Troops

and the border protection proposal
recomm ended Jointly with the with
drawal of the Pershing column prob
ably will be in the nature of a
makeshift, to serve until the final
plan is perfected.
The unofficial report that villa
now controls Chihuahua may have
the effect Of delaying the recall of
the American punitive force, but not
for any considerable period. one of
the American commissioners stated
today. Chihuahua is too far to the
east and south of the territory occu-
pied by Gen. Pershing's forces. it
was said, and there is scarcely any
chance of the state department di-
recting a movement in that direction
for fear of producing another Incl
dent such as that al Carrizal. who're
American soldiers FLASHED with Gen.
TrevinO men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
DEMOCRATS MAKE
PLANS FOR RALLY
Committees Meet to Make Ar
rangementS For Sen.
Williams Visit.

Committees of the county demo-
cratic organization held meetings
Thursday 90 make plans for the
great rally 10 be held here on Sept.
2S. " hen the campaign will be open
ed with United States Sen. John
sharp Williams OF Mississippi as the
principal speaker of the evening.
The announcement of the big rally
was made AT the meeting OF the VIII
son club held at the Elks temple
Wednesday night. by +. J. Twomey,
who is in charge OF ali speaking ar
ransements for South Bend and this
Paign.
At the committee meetings held
AT democratic headquarters Thurs
day preliminary plans for the rally
were outlined. The place for the
meeting has not been decided upon
as yet. although arrangements are
being made for a big celebration
which Will include a parade and
monster demonstration appropriate
10 the occasion of the campaign
opening Special committees Will
be named during the next few days
to act in connection with the rally
while more definite plans will be
mapped out Immediately.
Sen. Williams is one of the best
known legislators ana statesmen in
the country. lie has the reputation
of being one of the most logical
witty and vitriolic orators in the
United States senate. while in his
home state he has been one of the
most popular leaders in politics. AL
though % years old, the senator
bears his age well, while his south
ern characteristics make him an in
teresting speaker. He is a cotton
planter and one Of the ablest lawy-
yers in Mississippi.
He has been in congress almost
continuously since the 53rd session,
having been in the lower house until
1908. when he was elected by the
Mississippi legislature 10 the United
States senate. He has been "a promi-
nent member of the foreign rela-
tiOns and finance committees ST the
senate. and was a devoted friend Of
the late Benjamin r Shively, the
late senator from Indiana. Sen.
Williams was in south Bend 20 at
tend the funeral OF Sen. Shively and
many South Bend people became ac-
quainted with him at that time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Legalistas Pick
Villa as Leader

international News Servies
WASHINGTON. sept. 21.-An Of
fetal dispatch 10 the war department
today from an officer IN chihuahua
state confirmed reports that the le-
Falista faction in Mexico had select
ed Francisco villa 20 guide them
into power. The source Of the re-
port was not made public.
Villas forces were stated 90 have
been augmented greatly by iegalistas
who are numerous In Chihuahau
state. including several officers. The
reported stated that il was be
heved" that Gen. Salazar, who was
released from the penitentiary at
Chihuahua City in last Saturday =
raid. had been given a command in
Villas command Much legalista
money is being turned over 10 the
Villsistas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Head of Federation of Labor
in New York to Prevent
WaIkOut of 100000
Workers.
LEADERS WILL MEET
CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Violence on Part of Strikers
and SympathizerS Increases.
Several People on Cars
Are Injured.
international News Service /.

international News Service:
NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-Wide-
spread and apparently systematic
violence. more determined and Sc
rious than any before, marked the
traction strike today. with no settle
ment OF the difficulty in sight. a
subway train and several elevated
trains were attacked in the early
hours and bottles and stones hurled
through the windows. Police reserves
did their best TO cope with the strike
sympathizers and several arrests
were made.
Samuel Gompers. head Of the
American Federation of Labor, is
taking an active part in efforts TO
prevent the calling of a general in
dustriaI strike. set for Monday and
Tuesday. which would involve S0O,-
GOO workers in the metropolitan dis
trict
Gompers Heads Delegation.
Gompers heads a delegation OF
union leaders who will confer this
afternoon with a subcommittee of
the citizens committee Of rs. Theo-
dore l.. Shonts, president of the In
terborough, following a conference
with Mayor Mitchell, still refused TO
deal with the Garments union, and
prospects for any sort of agreement
were not considered bright today
Labor leaders continue TO insist
that. unless a settlement of the trac-
ton trouble is reached by o'clock
tomorrow afternoon the general in
dustrial tie-up Will be called next
week.
Violence on the part of the
strikers and their sympathizers in
creased during the day. Heavy de-
tails of police reserves were held in
readiness in subway stations and
other strategic points and a system
attic patrol was maintained on the
roofs along the elevated lines.
Attack subway Trains.
For the second time since the
strike began. a subway train was at
tackled A Broadway train on the
elevated section at Manhattan st. was
stormed from a roof and several
passengers were cut by glass.
a woman passenger was seriously
hurt when "A sOuthbound Sixth av.
train was shOwered with missiles at
i32nd st. Five nOrthbound sixth av.
trains we're stoned during the early
hours and one man seriously injured
by flying glass.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
TAKE PRISONERS

international News Service-
SOFIA, sept. z1--Bulgarian coun-
ter-attacks threw back the allied
forces in Macedonia the var ofl-s
announced today The enemy SUE
fered heavy losses and many prisons
ers were captured.
In Dobrudja the battle IS being
fought with great stUbbornness-
The war Office statement followss
"In Macedonia the lighting Boz he
Florina sector is developing 20 our
advantage. BY counter-attacks the
enemy was thrown back with heavy
losses and left many prisoners in our
hands.
"On the Roumanian front the bait
tie is continuing with great stub
oornness- The enemy mainta ned
his position which is powerfully f0r-
tilted.
Elsewhere on the front the ST
uauon is unchanged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Lemon King of
Boston is Killed

BOSTON, sept. 21.-Slain for re-
venge. Gaspare Dicola. a rich Ital-
ian importer, known as the lemon
king" died today from five bullet
wounds inflicted by an assassin.
While the dead man and his wife
were talking on a Brookline street
last night the murderer came upon
the pair, whipped out a revolver and
shot Dicola five times Each bullet
found its mark The assassin fed
and a police dragnet is out for him
today
DicOla recently quarreued with a
man who vowed be would get him"
the police were informed today.
Il know OF none OF my husband's
enemies who might be suspected. A"
said the slain man widow today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
SOUND DEATH KNELL
OF WELFARE LEAGUE
WardcnS Of New York Prisons VIII
be Held Responsible For
Escapes.
InterDatlonal News service /:

International News Service
ALBANY. y. y. Sept. p. - What
probably is the death knell Of the
Mutual Welfare league, inaUgurated
by Warden Osborne in Sing Sing
prison and the various honor sys-
TENS in other New York state penal
institutions, mas been sounded by
state Supt Of Prisons J. NJ Carter.
who today announced that wardens
hereafter viii be held personally re-
sponsible for the escape Of prisoners.
Carter was aroused TO action by
statistics which show that there are
p escaped couvicts from FIVE state
prisons now at large Thirty
others have attempted to escape in
recent months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
FRENCH MAXI CANS.

international News Service
PARIS. Sept 81 ContinuiEg
their attacks against German posi-
tons in the Verdun sector the
French forces have captured iva
enemy trench elements AZ Thiau-
mont and have advanced their posi-
tions 100 yards in the Apremont for-
est
There is "a JON in operations on
both sides Of the Somme. due % ths
bad weather prevailing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
SLAYER SHOT TO DEATH
Negro Kills Nine BlOOdhOunds sent
TO Trail Him.

LUMPKIN. Ca. Sept 21-After
a chase through Pataula swamp
lasting three days, Pete Hudson.
negro slayer or Sheriff W. : Tay-
Tor OF Randolph county. was sur
rounded by "a posse and shot 20
death. During the chase Hudson.
Who was plenufuliy supplied with
ammunition. killed nine bloodhounds
put on his trail. Elijah Sturgis. a
negro, who tried 10 interfere with
the posse. also was killed and two
negro sx-convicts who aided Hudson
N his digit are missIhg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
INVADE GERMAN AFRICA
Portugal Troops Advance % Miles
Into Enemy Territory.

International News Service,
LISBON. Sept. p. r. Portu guese
troops have begun an invasion of
German East Africa To was an
nounced today that Portuguese forces
aided by two warships have crossed
the Rovuma river and advanced a
distance of % miles into the enemy's
territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Launch Terrific Counter-at-
taCkS Against Positions
Held by New ZealanderS
South of the Ancre.
ALLIES ARE THROWN
BACK IN MACEDONIA
Sofia Reports Capture of PrlS-
onerS-PariS War Office
Report Tells Differ
emf Story.
International News Service

Iuterna tionaI News Service
BERLIN, sept 21.-Fighting IN
the Dobrudja district. which has
been raging furieusly for two DAYS,
is now at a standstill. according 20
the Official announcement OF the war
office this afternoon.
In the fighting on the western
front the war Office admitted that
ground had been lost southwest or
Rancourt and Bouchavesnes. South
OF Rancourt. however, 10 was de-
clared that the German troops held
trenches taken by the crown princes
forces.
North OF the SOmme near Courcei-
lette continues hand grenade battles
are reported Attacks near F1ers
were repulsed, as were some near
Thiaumont.
The Bulgarians have been sweep
ing the French before them on the
Macedonian front. il was announced.
The French were declared TO have
suffered heavy losses. Bulgarian
cavalry pursued the retreaung
French forces, cutting them 10
pieces.
Repeated Serbian attacks on the
acknowledgements Iences front were
repulsed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
Opening Of Great Pageant
Seat Sale

The sale of reserved seats for the great deeply
ing historical pageant Sprngbrook park the evenings
g. and will open at O'Clock next Monday morning the
former office of the Oliver hotel annex ia Main St the
next door south OF the entrance to the Oliver opera house
The prices will cents IS cents 81 and 81
Seats at SO cents and IS cents will be reserved in sections
Seats viii be reserved Individually The seats at s. will
be box seats only These seats will be sold separately or BY
the box the price for box being per performance box
having individual seats NAV be reserved for
any night for the three nights.
Persons expecting to attend the pageant advised to
serve their seats on Monday TO be able the
choice selections Those desiring by mail should
send their requests accompanied BY check addressed and
able Pageant Ticket Office IA North Main Street South
Bend Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
SOCIALISTS FORCED
TO BECOME SOLDIERS
Men Arrested on Charge of Anti-war
Agitation Sent to the
Front.
Internatlonai - Serrice.


LONDON. Sept. 21.-Arrested in
Berlin on a charge Of seditious anti
war agitation. 100 socialists have
been forcibly impressed into military
service, according 70 a dispatch TO
the Wireless Press from Zurich to-
day.
Although above the age limit and
declared TO be unfit for military
service. the socialists were turned
over 10 the military authorities soon
after their arrest. After a few weeks
drilling they were sent TO the front.
conference of German socialists
was called in Berlin today II was
said that differences of opinion about
the war would be taken up. The
conference was private
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
ATTEMPT FAILS.

UNCONDITIONAL News Service:
LONDON. Sept 21.-An attempt
by German military attache TO
assassinate former Premier Venizelos
Of Greece failed. says a Central News
dispatch from Rome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21

international News Service
LONDON, Sept. p. - Terrihc
counter-attacks launched by the Ger
mans against the British positions
held by the New Zealand troops south
OF the Ancre were repulsed with se-
we're losses 20 the enemy. the war
office announced today. Despite the
fury Of the German attacks The Eng
fish troops made further progress IN
this sector.
The war office report follows
There was heavy rain during
the night
south Of the Ancre strong enemy
counter-attacks were made contin-
uousIy during the night on the posi- =
tions held 10y the New Zealand
forces. All were beaten of with se-
we're loss 20 the enemy, who left a
mum Der Of prisoners in our hands
and large mum Der OF dead in front
Of our lines notwithstanding this
heavy fighting we advanced our
front in this neighborhood.
Several successful minor enter
prises were carried out during the
night Enemy's trenches at many
places were entered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
NORWAY IS WORRIED
Reported That British Will stop
Food ImpOrtatiOnS.

International News service
LONDON. sept. 21.-Great anxiety
is being manifested in Norway over
reports that Great Britain aims 10
stop importatiOns of corn and flour
into that country. according 20
dispatch 10 the Central News today
from Copenhagen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
BUIGARs REFUSED.

international News Service
PARIS, Sept 21. ~ Substantial
gains by the French and Serbians il
the lighting In Salonid and repulsa
OF the Bulgarians was reported to-
day by the French var Office
A violent counter-attack ~ The
Bulgarians on Kaimak Calan Has
repulsed a Vigorous counter-ot.
CONTINUED OF PAGE ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
KILLED IN ACTION

international News Service
LONDON. Sept. 21.-Charles Viii
liam Reginald Duncombe. second
Earl OF Feversham. major Of the
Yorkshire hussars, has been killed
in action. it was announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
PASS REFERENDTM-

International News Service.
MELBOURNE. Australia. Sept o..
The Australian parliament today
passed the conscription referendum
bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-21
THE WEATHER

INDIANA AND LOWER MICH
IGAN-Fair tonight and Friday.
cooler tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11

FOR SALE-Fine 20-foot launch, built
of white cedar, and fast 10 H. p twin
motor, with clutch. A bargain for quick
sale. B. F. King. Phone TIA. 6apr7t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11

FOR SALE-Thorougbb Duroc Jersey
pigs, eight weeks old; properly bred and
in excellent condition. Can furnish nom
related male and females. $500 each +. o.
b Mulat, Fla. D. G. Williams. Milligan,
Fla 1apr-1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11

FOR SALE-A new five-room cottage
with all modern improvements. .Beauti-
full view overlooking Bayou on East Hill.
Cash or terms. Fithin block from car
line. Address ]. c., care Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
LEGAL NOTICE.
sPECiAL MASTERS s

SPECIAL MAS EFF'o oNLEs
Under and by virtue of a decree OF
foreclosure and sale rendered on the 10th
day of March, A. D. 1916, by the Judge Of
the Court of Record of Escambia Coun~
ty, Florida, In a certain cause therein
pending, wherein Lee Daniel is complains
ant and w. j. Corner and the Good
year Tire and Rubber Co, corporation,
is defendant I win on Monday the LIST
day Of May, A. D. 1916, during the legal
hours Of sale, before the County Court
House door in the City of Pensacola, Es-
Gambia County, Florida, offer for sale and
sell to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
One Stoddard Dayton Gasoline Automo-
bile lately owned by William ]. Corner.
Bill Of sale at cost Of purchaser.
JERRY J. SULLIVAN,
915-A- 4apr-4w Special Master.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
SAVANNAH MARKET.

Savannah, April I0.-The spirit mar
ket was firm at 4s@4s1S. with sales Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11

Oak Grove. Fla, March 16, 1915.
Hon. Board of Public Education,
Escambia County, Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cheap, one piano; also my
residence on East Hill House has
eight rooms, modern. Address or apply
1907 e Cervantes street. 11apr-I@
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11

well furnished, central location, several
regular borders and good transient
trade. Will sell for $3.50 cash If taken at
once. Address c. c. B.. care Journal.
Sapr-7ts
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
NoTIcE.

County OF EScam h1a,
State of Florida.
Pensacola, Fla, April 8. 1915.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing petition for a Special Tax School Dis
trict as described herein. win be pre-
scented to the Board of Public Instruc-
ton for the County of Escambia, State
the End day of May. 1916 for the purpose
OF an action thereon by the aforesaid
hoo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
sECREr SOCIETIES.
Leslie W. Wells. W. NJ.

Pensacola Lodge. No. :, I. o. o. p,
pensacola Lodge, No. 4. L o. D. 2.
meets every Thursday at 7.s0 4 - n
Rafford Han. corner BayIen and Belmont
streets Visitors cordially invited.
L MINER, n n
Secretary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
Trade Offer!

We have a client owning a
nice two-story home in East
Pensacola who desires to
trade for a smaller home
within the city. Can make
very attractive proposition
to party desiring such a.
trade.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

SWEET POTATO PGSNTs-Nancy
Hail. Triumph and Porto Rico Vans,
S1.T5 per 1000: 5000 for $3.50 Delivered
prepaid. Can ship Immediately. w. w.
Norris. Fort Green, Ala. 2emartoI7apr
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-11
~. o. NJ.

Live Oak Camp, No. :. Woodnnan OF
the World meets first and third Tuesday
nights for general business and second
and fourth Tuesday nights for degree
work. Woodman Han
w. r. WHITE.
e. VILLAR. Clerk.