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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
STREET BATTLE HELD:
ONE CITIZEN IS SHOT
Bandits Blow Bank at Roberts. Ill,
and Get Away With Near
Iy $4,000.
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CHAMPAIGN, H.. Nov. 22-In
"a spectacular street battle with four
automobile bandits who looted the
Exchange bank at Roberts OF near
~ 1000 early today. p. r. Roberts
was shot in the arm.
a posse of citizens engaged the
robbers the explosion that wrecked
the bank vault having aroused the
town. The cracksmen escaped after
a running fight though they dropped
500 in silver in their getaway.
The bandits spent four hours in
Roberts They first cut all telephone
and telegraph wires 10 prevent res
identS from summoning assistance.
The interior and front OF the bank
we're WIv,.sed by nine charges OF
nitro ylcerin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Another German
Sub is Due Soon
InLernntIonlI - SerrIce .

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NEW LONDON. Conn. Nov. 22.-
Another German submarine OF the
Deutschland type is expected here
soon With the Deutschland speed
ing on her way to Bremen. another
cargo. similar 20 the $2.oOO.0OO one
which she carried. was being col
lected here today under direction Of
Co.
No word has been received here
Of the Deutschland since she dis
appeared off Watch Hill yesterday
Little doubt is expressed. however.
but that she will make her home
port safely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
UPREME COURT WILL PASS On THE ADAMSON Law
EMBARGO QUESTION TO
BE PITT TO CONGRESS

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 e.
Congress in December will have
TO fight out the question Of an
embargo on foOdstuffs consigned
TO Europe. it was made certain
today.
Rep. Fitzgerald OF New York.
chairman of the house appro-
priations committee. today an
nounced that he would introduce
an embargo measure covering
foOdstuffs when congress con-
venes.
lie said an embargo offers the
only effective way Of striking
back at Great Britain because Of
her 'indefensible blacklisting" OF
American business firms. and
would also reduce the cost Of
living in the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
DEATH ANNOUNCED.

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WASHINGTON, Nov 22.-Baron
Zwiedenik, Austrian charge DAT
flares. this afternoon received a
brief dispatch from the Austrian
foreign office i'm Vienna. formally
announcing the death OF the EN-
peror. Francis Joseph. The dispatch
will be transmitted TO the president
through the state department and a
message of coincidence probably viii
be forwarded 20 the Austrian gov
eminent at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Farmer at Gary Says Crop of
Pumpkins Was Purchased
and Allowed to Rot
on the Field.
FARMERS WILL FIGHT
FOODSTUFFS EMBARGO
Increased Efficiency in Meth
DDS of Producing and Dis
tributing HELD Remedy
For Cost of Living.
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CHICAGO. Nov 22.--Two startling
charges dealing with the high price
of food were submitted % the fed
eral grand jury. which is investi-
eating conditions here today.
one was made by b. L. Brundage,
farmer near Gary, Ind. who said
that his entire crop of pumpkins had
been purchased green, then had been
permitted TO rot in the field. Hin
ton G.. Clabaugh. head of the local
bureau of the department of justice,
was prepared TO submit his report
on the alleged dumping of % car
loads of potatoes into the Illinois
river at Peoria, ILL.,
Government officials also were in
vestigating reports that great guam
titles Of beans-both in bulk and
canned-were being held in storage
at Norfolk, Va, Philadelphia and
Saginaw. Mich. In Chicago the sup
pig OF beans is said to be low and
prices are 40 per cent higher on
dry beans and 60 per cent on canned
beans than they were a year ago.
Two hundred cold storage men
and commission merchants are
under subpoena TO appear before the
grand jury and the records Of sew
eral of the large warehouses Of the
city. seized by federal agents. have
been turned over to it.
VIII Oppose Embargo.
Three hundred thousand farmers.
members OF grain dealers assOcia-
tions of the great grain growing
states. will unite in opposition TO
any proposal for an embargo on
foodstuffs. Pres't Herman W. DAN
forth of the National Council OF
Farmers Cooperative association,
declared today.
we remember the disastrous
consequences that followed embar-
goes in the former history of the
country" said Danforth. The rem
edy for high prices lies in increased
efficiency in methods of producing
and distributing grain"
The council today sent out call
&c grain dealers - attend a special
cost-fnding conference to be held
here Dec. : and s. The conference
W!ll discuss measures for better
marketing Ito head off seven-cents
a loaf bread the announcement
said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Foreign Minister
Of Berlin Quits
national News serice

Interuatioual News Ser-ice-
AMSTERDAM, Nov. p. DIT.
Gottleib Won Jagow. who resi- gued a.
foreign minister of Germany be-
cause Of in health, has received a
letter from the kaiser thanking him
for his skillful handling OF diplO-
matte matters arising from the war
accormng 10 telegram from Ber-
lin today
Dr. Alfred Zimmermau. under
secre tary OF foreign affairs. held a
conference with Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg today strength
ening the reports that ne viii be-
DR.. Won Jagow's successor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
TO APPEAL FOR PEACE
Pope to- Discuss European War at
Secret Consistory.

ROME. Nov. 22.-The allocution
which Pope Benedict Nv. viii de-
liver at the secret consistory on
Dec. 4 will be the most fervent ap-
since the war began Il was learn
ed in vatican circles today that the
pope and Cardinal Gasparri. the
papal secretary of state. are work
ing daily upon the address.
There was a disposition 20 touch
upon the removal of Belgian and
French workmen by the Germans
and also upon the grant Of auto
nomy 20 Poland, but II is understood
that il was later decided 20 sidestep
these subjects so that the whole APP
peal would be for peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
MANY FIRMS WILL
BOOST WORKERS PAY
Action Taken by StcSi Company E,N-
peCtcd to he Followed
by Others.
1uternational Nev,r scrrire .

Iuferua tion1l News Scrvire.
NEW YORK. Nov. 22.-Emploves
in many or the country's greatest
industries. including the steel and
wooden. are now riding on the high
tide OF prosperity. and 10 was free
Is predicted in financial circles today
that before the winter Is over prac-
ticaIly all industries viii increase
the wages OF their workers
The action OF the United States
Steel corporation iu adding $4,000. q
600 90 its yearly payroll IL was
stated. will serve as barometer 70
many employers
a wholesale influx OF wage in
creases is expected 20 come about
Jan /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
LIQUOR QUESTION Is UP

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LAPORTE. Ind, Nov %. - An
nouncement was made today that
option elections would be held
within the next 90 days in the cities
of Goshen, Valparaiso and Roches-
ter Goshen is dry. but saloons
flourish in the other two cities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
WOMAN is ON TRIAL
Accused of Being the Brains of Auto
Thieves Trust.

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CHICAGO. Nov. 22.-Mrs. Elvina
stiles. wife of Maj. William r.
stiles. Of the postoffice service. to-
DAY faced a jury on a charg.' that
she and Roy Whitehead are the
heads and brains OF an alleged
automobile thieves trust"
Beautifully sowned and apparent
~ at ease. Mrs. Stiles smiled at the
state outlined its case. Her defense
will be that she had no hand in the
thefts OF automobiles. but merely
signed the bonds OF some OF It's
mem bers who were under arrest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
SEA CAPTAIN FINED
Left Six OF His Crew Behind When
He Started.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-Be-
cause the captain Of the steamer
Coalinga. T. G. Mckenzie. left six
of his crew behind when be sailed
from Antofogasta. Chile. last month.
the Union oil Co. OF California. to-
day was lined $1,000 by the collector
of the pert here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
CARS HELD Up

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. p. In
spectors for the public service com
mission today reported that Q cars
Of coal were held in the yards at
Terre Haute from Nov. 1 10 Nov.
10 for re-consignment by Chicago
and Indianapolis brokers. for the ev-
ident purpose Of speculation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Villa IN CONTROL.
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Ell PASO. Texas. Nov. 22-Chi-
huahua City will be taken by Pancho
Villas forces within as hours.
refugees arriving here today declar-
ed They said the wires south of
the state capital have been cut. that
Villa is in full control of the rail-
roads TO the south and that his
forces which defeated the Carran-
zistas at Bachimba canyon have
begun their encircling movement.
Most of the forces still left to Gen.
TrevinO are expected 10 60 over 10
villa when ne actually enters the
city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
LIQUOR CAUSED DEATH
Ontario Supposed to be Dry 50 Seller
il Held.

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CRAWFORD. ont. Nov % -
Mrs Hannah Temperance died here
today and f. c. Andrich. a liquor
dealer, was charged with causing
here death. The government alleges
ne Illegally sold 10 Mrs. Temperance
the liquor which caused her death.
Ontario is supposed 70 be dry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
LONG SEARCH is ENDED
Brother Meets sister i'm shopping
District at Atlanta. Ga.

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. 22.-After
a trans-coutinental search. extended
over a period OF six months. for his
sister who ran away from her home
in Columbia. s. c.. Edward VI Tan
uer's long search ended when he
came face 10 face with her In the
shopping district here. They inn
mediately left for their home Tan
ner said he had traced her % every
state in the union except Arizona.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
TAXES sINTH BRIDE

OZARK. Ark. Nov. 22.-R. ~.
Randolph. IS years old. "a prosper
Gus farmer. was married here today
for the sixth time His latest bride
was Mrs. Salhe MCEwen. RAN
dolphs other wives died
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
NO WINTER QUARTERS.

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SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Nov. %.
Refusal OF the war department TO
grant Gen Funston's request for
$4,000 with which 10 build winter
quarters for Gen. Pershing's expedi-
ton in Mexico today is believed by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Federal Judge William C. Hook
of Kansas City Holds That
Law Passed by Congress
is Unconstitutional.
RULING HELD VICTORY
FOR THE GOVERNMENT
Distinct Advantage For the
Federal Attorneys is Seen.
will be Able to Push
Case to Finish.
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KANSAS CITY. Mo. Nov 22.-
The government. led by Frank Ha-
german. special attorney appointed
to defend the constitutionaliy OF
the Adamson eieht-hour law against
the attacks Of the railroads. won it's
first big point this morning by gain
inc an immediate hearing before the
supreme court OF the United states
At the same time the railroads VIII
follow the case 20 the supreme court
with "a decision Of Federal Judge
william G. Hook that the law is
unconstitutional
I'm making his decision on "a mo-
ton bv the government TO dismiss
an Injunction suit by the receivers
Of the Missouri oklahoma and Gulf
railroad against the government
and the brotherhoods 90 block the
law from going into effect, judge
Hook stipulated that the government
be allowed an appeal 20 the supreme
court before Dec. so that final
decision might be gained on the law
before Jan. /. at which time ~ Is 90
go into effect
Point for Government.
Lawyers conversant with the
PROCEEDINGS see a distinct advantage
for the government in the first hos
tile decision.
Had the judge held the law con-
stitutional the appeal would have
been in the hands Of the railroad
lawyers who might be expected 20
use every legal means of delay I'm
order that the entire problem
might remain Uusoivcd until the adj
journment Of congress.
In the event OF final decision.
there would have been mo- opuorfHu-
ity 10 amend or strengthen The laU.
At O'Clock this afternoon rhe
Judge siunihed Dec would make Dds
dnaI decree. including the request of
Mr. Haeerman that the names ~
the brotherhood he Incorporated in
10 and AT tho same time he win GER
| tify the governments appe3' t0 the
supreme court
Although the government lost a
favorable decision on Tho constitu-
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being quibble5 over in lower courts.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
Proclaimed King Following the
Death of His Father En-
peror Francis Joseph at
Vienna Tuesday.
NEW KING is POPULAR
IN MILITARY CIRCLES
No Arrangements Are Made
For Funeral of Late Ruler.
Precautions Are Taken
to Prevent Trouble.
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LONDON. Nov. %. - Archduke
Charles Francis Joseph has been
proclaimed emperor of Austria and
king of Hungary succeeding En-
peror Francis Joseph, who died in
Vienna last night. says a dispatch
from Amsterdam today
The emperor's death. in the midst
of war after a reign OF 6S years, has
caused profound sensation
throughout Europe. Vienna ad-
vices. however. report that the
change of rulers will have no effect
upon the present situation. nor the
military situation Of the German al
lies.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral Of Francis Joseph.
The body will probably lie in state
for several days before interment
Emperor William and King Ferdin-
and Of Bulgaria are expected TO go
TO Vienna.
No date has been set for the
coronation of Archduke Charles
Francis Joseph Even if the en-
peror had lived the archduke would
have come into power on Dec. ,
as regent.
Precautions Taken.
Strict military precautions were
taken in Vienna. Budapest and
throughout Bohemia TO prevent po-
litical agitators from taking ad-
vantage of the Austrian emperors
death to create unrest. Vienna re-
ports that large crowds filled the
streets all night, but that there was
no disorder of any kind. Deep
seated brief is noticeable everywhere,
the telegram added. Both the Aus
TRAN and Hungarian capitals are in
mourning.
Emperor Francis Joseph had long
been i'll Of catarrh of the throat and
recently inflammation Of the lungs
developed. Despite his age-S6-
and his weakened condition, the
ruler insisted on holding audiences
up 10 the eve of his death and in
listening TO state reports.
Meetings Of the Austrian and Hun
garian cabinets were held today in
Vienna and Budapest Premier
Tisza has arrived at Vienna from
Budapest.
New King Popular.
Archduke Charles, or Carl, 10 give
the German spelling Of his name as
il appears in the war office reports,
is popular. especially in military
circles. He is % years old and fell
heir TO the throne upon the assassin
alton of Archduke Ferdinand at
Saraievo. For "A time he command
ed an army group on the eastern
front. Then he was in command Of
important operations on the Italian
front At present he is in command
OF an army group operating against
the Roumanians. His forces lie
along the eastern frontier of Tran
sylvania and in the eastern part Of
the Transylvanian Alps
London newspapers in comment
ing today upon the death of thu
aged Austrian emperor predict that
IL will increase Germany's influence
over Austro-Hungarian affairs
Politically Defunct.
The Daily Mail says that En-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
OPPOSE TRAINING.

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BALTIMORE. Nd. Nov. -. -
"Militarism i'm the public schools"
today threw the convention Of the
federation OF labor into
a turmoil OF discussion. o1t Of
which the federation emerged as on
record against training high school
boys 70 bear arms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

military authorities here TO forecast
the expeditions withdrawal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22

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WASHINGTON. Nov. -. - Early
decision by the state department
was expected today as 10 whether
German submarine warfare pledges
were violated in the sinking Of yes
sells bearing Americans in the new
outburst Of submarine activities
The indications were that no serious
situation would result.
Sec'y Of State Lansing began
reading the afidavits received late
yesterday made by American pas
sengers on the British steamer
Marina.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
THE WEATHER

INDIANA and LOWER MICHI-
rain tonight and
THURSDAY. colder THURSDAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
REGARDS
CASES AS CLOSED
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BERLIN. Nov 22.-The informal
reply Of Germany TO the American
inquiry regarding the sinking of the
steamships RowanmOre, RievaulX
Abbey. Strathtay and Antwerpen
has been forwarded 10 Washington
by Joseph Grew, secretary TO the
American embassy. The German
government regards the Rowanmore
and Antwerpen cases closed. AS no
submarine commander ever report
ed the sinking Of the other steamers
the government holds that they were
sunk by other agencies than by L
boats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22

The Rievaulx Abbey and the
Strathtay were both sunk early in
SePtem Der. but these cases aroused
no special public interest. The
Strathtay was sunk i'm the English
channel on Sept while bound
from New York for Havre Later
the British admiralty was reported
10 have admitted that she was de-
stroyed by a mine.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-29
PRISONERS ESCAPE
PROM COUNTY JAIL

West Union, April 2S.-Two prison.
ers in the county jail made their get
away. One Of them was Geo. BRONX
who was under sentence OF ten
years in the penitentiary for breaking
and entering; and the other was q
vag, who was serving sentence Of
six months in Jail and had put In two
months Of the time.
The prisoners made their escape
through a small opening in the Jail
wall which is Of brick. BY using
spoons and other articles Of table
ware they loosened the mortar and
removed the bricks. 1t is probable
that the mortar of the inside layer
of bricks had been loosened previous
to last night, and the work concealed.
~ With the vag 1t is a case of good
radiance, but with the burglar It's
different. A clue has been obtained
which it is thought will bring the
yegg back. The delivery was not dis
covered till some hours after 1t took
place, as little if any noise was made
in prying out the bricks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-29
RIJYS LAND ON OLD
MORMON TOWN SITE

Shenandoah, April 2s.-The old site
of the old Mormon village of Manti,
gone back to the virginia. woods as 1t
was before the coming of the Nor
mons, has been purchased by Henry
Field, president of the Henry Field
seed house, who will build a summer
home there. Mr.. Field paid $3.50 an
acre for the five acre tract of wooded
land. 1t will become known now as
Hickory hill.
Only a graveyard and one old house
mark the spot Of the one time Mormon
village. Manti was settled about 1S47
and flourished for several years. A
postoff1ce was established there and
many stage coaches visited the town.
The coming of the railroad killed the
town. The price of land about Manti,
then $40 an acre, caused settlers to
buy the lowlands where Shenandoah
now stands for IS an acre. The stores
and other buildings at Manti were re-
moved bodily to Shenandoah and the
old Mormon village ceased to exist.
Many of the once well known figures
of the Mormon church in Iowa are
buried at Manti. One Of these is Al
pheus Cutler, leader in the church.
who predicted that the streets of the
town would run blood to the depth of
a horses bride. The prediction SEEM
ed in a fair way to be certified just
before the start of the civil war and
during that conflict as Manti was Of
ten visited by bushwhacking bands.
Mr.. Field plans to leave the rare
beauty of the spot untouched save for
the erection of his summer home. He
is wealthy and lover of outdoor life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-29
SIMPSON COLLEGE
HAS NEW PRESIDENT

Indianola, April 2s.-At meeting OF
the trustees of Simpson college, held
here James w. Campbell, D. D., OF
Boston. was elected president Of Simp-
son college to succeed DR.. Hamilton,
who has been acting in that capacity
since the resignation of President
Francis l.. Strickland, Of year ago.
DR.. Campbell Is at present serving
his eighth year as pastor OF the First
Methodist church Of Boston.
He is native Of Pennsylvania and
received his college education In the
leading schools Of the east, having
secured his A. B. degree at Ale
gheny college, his B. D. degree at
Drew Theological seminary and his
M. A. degree at Harvard. Later he
took post graduate work at Boston
university where he received Phi. D..
degree. 49,.
It is the intention of the new
president to come to Simpson during
the month of May and associate him.
self with the faculty and the general
working of the college, although his
inauguration will rot occur until
after commencement.
At that time he will take up the
regular duties Of his office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-29
IS LOOKING FOR
HER LOST UNCLE
NEW YORK WOMAN ASKS LOCAL
HELP IN FINDING LONG
LOST RELATIVE.

Mrs. Kate McNama Randall, 1906
Arlington avenue, Davenport, has writ
ten to The Courier seeking aid in a
hunt for her uncle, Denis Mitchell. He
was a half brother of her father,
Michael McNama, who lost his broth
er's address before his death. The
lost uncle has not been heard from
since that time, although he is known
to have been living in Iowa for a
great many years.
Mrs. Randall came all the way from
New York to Davenport in the hope
of finding her uncle there, but failed,
and so has asked that mention be
made of her quest in The Courier.
Mr.. Mitchell came to this country from
County Leitrim, Ireland, and his niece
is very DESTROYS of locating him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-29
BOARD OF CONTROL
MAKES INSPECTION

Des Moines, April %. The state
board Of control will visit Independ-
ence, Anamosa and Cherokee, which
will complete its semi-annual inspec-
ton OF state institutions. The board
has been busy the past two weeks
visiting the various institutions.
Board members make 1t point to
consult with inmates of the institutions
which they visit in order to get all the
facts possible and the view points OF
those within the institution. Some
strange stories are poured into their
ears, board members say Is.
The population in the state inst1tu-
lions is now the largest 1t has ever
been. The board members say this Is
due to the fact that authorities are
more prompt in committing persons to
the institutions than they once were.