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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Kansas VIII Join Missouri in
an Investigation.
Attempt To. Get at Bottom of
the High Prices.

Kansas will go into the coal probe.
In a letter to Attorney General Nc
Allister of Missouri, s. NJ Brewster,
as attorney general for Kansas, today
urged joint coal rate investigation by
the two states. 1t is probable the at
call witnesses and take evidence con-
torneys general of the two states will
corning conditions at mines and alleged
combinations in restraint of trade and
violations of the anti trust laws
The action by General Brewster fol-
lowed conference with Governor
Capper. All of the state machinery
will set in motion to get to the bottom
of conditions and facts regarding coal
production, prices at mines and prices
to the consumer. Recently Governor
Capper declared that the increased
cost to consumers was not warrant ed
by the showing of increasing wages to
men in the mines. Several coal op-
orators have given statements declar-
ing that the Kansas governor misquot-
ed the prices of coal and conditions
confronting operators One operator
volunteered to furnish the governor
all the coal he wanted at prices far
below those quoted in the governors
statement.
1t is probable that the joint in
vestigation by the attorneys general
of Kansas and Missouri may begin
in a few days-possibly next week.
Until some word is received from the
Missouri attorney general, no formal
action will be taken. 1t is regarded
as probable, however, that the in
yestigation by the two states may be
staged in Kansas City.
There is ample legal authority for
the calling of witnesses in a probe of
conditions. Not only may witnesses
and operators be called, but the
states may require mine operators to
produce their books and records.
Thru the examination the attorneys
for the two states may gather facts as
TO combinations and profits to mine
Owners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Don't Send Them to Washington, but
to Local Boards or Governor.

Washington. July 27.-Thousands
of men registered under the selective
service law have been flooding the
provost marshal generals office with
questions regarding their qualification
for exemption from service and on
other subjects As a result the pro-
vost marshal general today promul-
gated rules under which no questions
from individuals or from local ex-
emption boards would be answered zy
his office. These rules follow:
1. Questions by individuals should
be asked of the local board nearest
them. If the board is unable, after
consideration of the regulations and
rulings, to answer the question it
should forward the question to the
governor for decision.
2. Questions from local boards
should never be addressed to the pro-
vost marshafs office but in all cases
should be forwarded to the gov
ernor of the state.
g. In no case will opinions or rul-
ings be given on individual cases that
have not yet been presented to the
proper local boards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Cts. per Mile.
DROPS HER TITLE
Countess Czacky Becomes Plain Mrs
White Upon Fourth plunge"

Chicago, July 27.-Th- Countess
Kalman Czacky, well known in Chi
cago. New York and San Francisco,
today was plain Mrs. White She was
married late yesterday to Charles E.
White, wealthy board of trad broker
Mrs. White, formerly Miss Maud
Howard, was first married about ten
years ago to Montgomery Bryan, San
Francisco publisher. She inherited
the bulk of his fortune. N 1911, she
married R. D. Inman. lumber man, at
Portland, Ore, and was divorced a
month later. About five years ago
she married Count Czacky, Il cousin
of Count Szachenyi, who married
Gladys Vanderbilt. They were later
divorced.
Whites first wife died two years
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
OUTBREAK
Troops Quickly Suppress Ex-
tremists' Riot in PetrOgrad.
Serious Fighting for Control of
Chinese Province of SEE Chuen.

London, July 27.-Fresh and violent
fighting occurred in the streets of
Petrograd the last two days, accord
ing to a dispatch from Petrograd to
the Copenhagen Berlingske Tidenee
transmitted by the Exchange Tele-
graph company yesterday.
The extreme Socialists organized
great revolt, the dispatch said adding
that the government troops immed
lately interfered and the riot was COM
pletely suppressed after lively fight
ing. No details were received.
Lively in China Again.
Shanghai, July IA correspond
ent of the North China Daily News
reports that serious fighting has
broken out again at Cheng Tu, capitol
of the province of SEE Chuen, where
Kwei Chow and Yum Nan troops have
resumed their quarrel for mastery of
the province. The city is in flames
and the people are fleeing in panic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
SHE CALLED FOR HELP
Cocchi Confesses That's Why He
Killed Ruth Cruger With Club.

Bologna, July 27.-An official
transcript of the interrogation in the
Alfredo Cocchi murder case has just
been made public. Cocchi swore he
was not helped by the New York
police and says he confessed solely to
Father Morretto, manager of the
Saint Rafael Society for Italian i'm
migrants, New York. He declares he
killed Ruth Cruger with a stick be-
cause she refused to cease calling for
help. He did not assault the girl be-
fore or after he had struck her.
The slayer said he would not have
killed the girl had she promised not
to tell of the attack. He denies
charges of his association with police
men for unlawful purposes or that he
had an accomplice in the murder.
Cocchi further denies American
citizenship. His replies were made
to pressing questioning by Judge
Zucconi, taken down by the judges
clerk. The transcript contains a long
detailed history of the crime and
subsequent events
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

General Roop'S family is one of the
most honored in Russia. His father
was a general and troops under his
command captured Kars, a big Turk
ish fortress in the Russo Turkish war.
His grandfather was a general in the
NapoIeonic wars. General RoOp today
wore a cross of st. George on his
coat, the highest mark of honor in
the Russian army.
The cross of St George is bestowed
only on men chosen by the hundred,
or more Russian military heroes who
already have won the cross. Needless
to say they are careful as to whom
a cross so precious shall be given
General Roop is lieutenant general
in the Russian army, which is about
as high as a military man can climb.
Cheered by Countrymen.
incidentally, during the visit of Cen
eral Roop, 800 Russians living in To-
peka, put the entire American popu-
lation to shame. They did more
cheering and made more noise in
honor of their fellow countryman than
all Topeka did even when President
Wilson was the city's honored guest.
As General Roop stepped from a
Union Pacific train at 9:20 o'clock this
morning, 800 Russians standing in line
broke into wild cheers. Their cheer
leader was 1. S. Galitzky of the New
Toggery, a Hebrew native of Russia.
In Russian, they shouted in unison:
I4ODS Live the russian heDllDl1Cif
Long Live Kerensky!"
Long Live Roop!"
General Roop was visibly affected
by the ovation and he arose in Gov
ernor Capper's automobile and sa-
luted several times. The Russians
marched up Kansas avenue in the
parade. led by two members of their
race bearing a huge banner which
contained the words:
welcome the Russian Mission"
On the reverse side was the same
message of welcome printed in Rus
sian.
Spoke i'm Russian.
When the party reached the west
steps of the state house, General
Roop mounted the steps and
beckoned to his countrymen to
crowd near There he sent to them
a message of love from their relatives
and friends on the bloody battlefieIds
of Russia. He spoke in Russian Men
who translated his speech stated that
General Roop spoke of the heart
strings stretched across the ocean of
relatives in America and Russia and
asked for the support of American
Russians in the fight for liberty.
Cheer after cheer greeted his re-
marks.
All went into the state house where
a receiving line, including Governor
Capper. Mayor House and General
Roop, greeted about 1000 people who
made the air suffocating in their eff
fort to shake the hand of General
Roop. a secret service man stood a
little in front of General Roop and
carefully scrutinized each person be-
fore he grasped the hand of General
Roop.
The handshaking over General
Roop mounted the steps opposite the
governors office and made a short
speech in broken English, which was
much more easily understood thar
the remarks of the Belgian commits
sion, Topeka's guests a week ago to-
day.
81 bring to you the greetings OF
your comrades over the seas" said
General Roop. LAS a soldier my sol
dier's heart is overlooking in its
gratitude for this beautiful welcome
given me today. I thank you"
Governor Capper made a few re-
(Continued on Page TWo,l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
REACH NO AGREEMENT
May Call Special Session of Legisla-
ture to Force Down Coal Price.

Chicago, July 27.-Calling of a
special session of the state legislature
to fix a lower price for coal seemed
closer today following the failure of
Illinois coal operators and members
rive at a satisfactory understanding
in their four days conference here.
Samuel insult, chairman, said that
the whole matter will probably be
placed before the full membership of
the council Tuesday. Drastic meas
ures will be sought These may in
clude a petition for action by the ma
tionaI board.
The operators refused to discuss
prices, declaring that the council was
without power to consider this phase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
HIS SIX SONS IN
ARMY, NEBRASKAN
HEARS FROM WILSON

service by six sons of ]. H. MoShane,
Omaha. Neb., today drew from Presi-
dent Wilson a warm reply of apprecia-
ton. He wrote McShane:
May I not turn away from the
duties of the day for moment to
express my admiration for the ac-
ton of your six sons in enlistine in
the service of the country? They
are making, and thru them you are
making, a very noble contribution
to the fine story of patriotism and
loyalty which has always run thru
the pages of American history.
Cordially and sincerely you're
WOODROW WILSON,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Represents Budget Covering
Expenses Up to July, 1918.
War Department Seeks 6 Bill
lion; Navy More Than 1.
FORTIFY HOME DEFENSES
Biggest Item in War-S2, 1885,
$4,000 for Notifications.
Congress Disagreed on How
Much Taxes and Bonds.

Washington, July 27.-Between
SIC. 1000, OOO.O 900 and 81, 100000 is
the approximate dizzy total the war
government will need up to June 80,
1913.
With the war department seeking
a gross amount of s5,917,S7, 347, the
navy department will probably need
between $1,0OO.00O 900 and $4,000
100000, while the expenses of other
government branches run into stupen-
dous figures.
Estimates of these branches are to
go to congress soon. Roughly they
will annrOxiData-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
ODDS AGAINST DRYS
Doubtful If National Prohibition Can
Muster Two-Thirds Majority.

Washington, July 27.-Prohibition-
list leaders in the senate today under
took the task of lining up their forces
for the vote next Wednesday on Sena-
tor Sheppard's resolution for a ma
tional prohibition amendment to the
constitution. Under an agreement
reached last night the senate will
begin consideration of the resolution
Monday and finally dispose of it not
later than Wednesday night. Its
adoption by a narrow margin is look
ed for.
A two-thirds vote # the members
present IN both senate and house is
necessary to adoption of the resoIu-
ton. 1t then would have to be APP
proved by three-fourths of all the
states in order to be effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Russia's Heroic Premier Re-
ported Seriously Wounded.
Was at Front Striving To Re-
form His Fleeing Soldiers.
CALLS EMERGENCY COUNCIL
Extreme Gravity of Nations
Position Necessitates Action.
Iron Rule Begins; Generals Or
dered to Recapture TarnOpol.

New York, July 27.-Premier
Kerensky of Russia was severely
wounded in the arm while heroically
striving to reform his retreating SOL
diers near Brzezany, according to
dispatch printed today by the New
York Times, quoting the Budapest
newspaper Azest.
"A Russian infantry division re-
fused to fight and began retreating,"
the dispatch declared. THE Russian
artillery, furious at the desertion,
turned their guns on the infantry.
Thereupon Kerensky, in his automo-
bile, drove between the cross-fire and
succeeded in stopping the fratricidal
slaughter, tho wounded himself"
Convoke Emergency Council.
Petrograd, July 27.-The extreme
gravity of the country's position in
the front and rear impels Premier
Kerensky to take the exceptional de-
cision without waiting for the con-
stituent assembly, to convoke July 81
tional Council" All members of the
duma, prominent men from chief
ceuters of the empire, representatives
of the Zemstvos, municipalities, labor
unions and universities, will partici-
pate
at which the government will be
asked to make exhaustive reports on
the condition of the country, answer
questions and ask opinions of author
itative persons on how best to save
| the fatherland from ruin. Explain
| ing the scheme today, Premier Ker-
ensky declared that attempts to move
the revolution backwards were i'm
possible. Conspiracies to restore
monarchica1 government will be
suppressed in the most determined
| and merciless way
Ultimatum TO Kronstadt.
AS an indication of the new policy
and firm measures to be taken, Kron-
stadt received an ultimatum to hand
| over three 70 the chief Bolsheviki
| agitators, including the notorious
| Roschal In case of a refusal the
| island will be declared blockaded
! The evening newspapers declare the
1 position on the front is somewhat
! improved. AS the evacuation of Tar
nopol is considered to have been pre-
mature Russian generals have been
ordered to recapture the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Following are the hourly tempera.
ure readings for the night:

At $50 o'clock this morning the
thermometer started on it's daily
climb By o'clock it had reached
the ST stage and continued to climb
until it passed the 100 mark. Tonight,
according to the prediction, the mer-
curry will record the same as Thursday
night and this morning.
No Rain in Sight.
No rain is in sight for Kansas and
nothing but scorching dry weather is
on the program. A trace of rain was
recorded Thursday night at Wichita
and .12 of an inch fell at lola. But
these two stations were the only ones
in Kansas that even reported a slight
dampness. The entire state was truly
bone dry during the last twenty-four
hours and from all indications will be
so for the next twenty-four.
The official forecast promises the
Continued on Page TwoI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

The mercury early this afternoon
climbed within one degree of the high
temperature record for the year, es-
tablished June 80, and from all indi-
cations would pass the mark before
evening, possibly reaching 103 or 104
by night. The temperature today
averaged 10 degrees above normal
and the IL mile an hour wind from
the south only helped to increase the
suffering from the heat.
The weather forecast this morning
was far from encouraging to Tope-
kans who sweltered thru the hottest
night of the year Thursday night. The
same brand of hot weather was pre-
dicted for tonight and Saturday with
no relief in sight. The mercury has
landed at the summer stage and will
probably remain around the 100 mark
the rest of the week.
Thursday night was the hottest
night of the year, with a maximum
temperature of 81 at Z o'clock and a
minimum of 76 at o'clock this morn
ing.
Following are the hourly tempera-
ture readings for the night:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
5 MORE MINES STRIKE
IS Now Tied Up by Unions in Pitts
burg, Kan, District.

Pittsburg, Kan, July 2T.-Men at
five more mines have been ordered
out to join the one thousand miners
now on strike in the Pittsburg coal
fields in southeastern Kansas Ten
surface mines and three pits thus far
are affected. Failure to adjust griev-
ances caused the walkout
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Well Known Member of For
eign Mission Given Greeting.
Big Military Reception for a
"SOn of Free Russia"
MANY SHOOK VISITORS HAND
He Made Short Speeches in
English and Russian.
Fellow COuntrymen Gave Gen.
eraI Big Reception Here.

Topeka entertained real Russian
aristocracy today when the glad hand
was extended to General Vladimir
Roop, of the Russian army, Topeka's
guest for five hours this morning.
General Roop was accompanied by
Major n. X Averill, U. S. A, Russian
aide, and a secret service man. They
are en- route to FL Paso. The general
is inspecting all American army posts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

War Dept Reports to House Def
cheney of S5,9f7 .SzS,3iz.

washington, July 27.-Estimated
deficiency of s5,9I7. 87s.s47 in war de-
partment funds is shown in COM
munication received by the house
from the secretary of the treasury. Ali
appropriation bin based on these fig
ures will be reported to the house
within few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Below. cambridge

Hurley Below cambridge
Edward Hurley of Chicago former chairman of the federal trade
who succeed Major General Cocktails general the
will Immediately
predecessors shipping
board
foodladen ships to The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
Allies VIII Need Billions More.

With such tremendous needs ahead.
the senate finance committee met to-
day to re-arrange its revenue bills.
Heavier burdens than originally plan
ned will be imposed on the tax payers
while our allies probably will need
S2,OOO,O00, 900 in loans more.
Congress is controversial on the sub
ject of how much added expense
should be covered by present taxation
and how much by bonds or treasury
certificates. This will be debated
heavily in the weeks ahead and pros
poets are congress will find itself in
jam on financial matters long after
August.
The war department estimates indi-
cate that in addition to much pre-
paration foreign service, considerable
will be done by way of additional pro-
lection such as construction of more
coast defense artillery.
War Depths Budget.
The extent of the war departments
plan may be cleaned from these esti-
mates:
Armament of Notifications. :. 81, 46S. 513, 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
HOTTEST OF YEAR STATECOAL PROBE
The Mercury Stood at 1O2 Mark
at 2:3O O'clock.
Mr.. Flora Predicted New Rec
ord This Afternoon.

At 2:30 this afternoon the weather
bureau office reported the tempera-
ture reading as 102, the highest point
reached this year.
Hourly temperature readings for
the day, reported by the local office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

mission composed of German gem
erals-as prisoners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Continued fair and warm tonight
and Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20

FACTORIES md auor sunco OF every description.
philR ana vicinity FACTORY EXCHANGE.
sterran Grari RlIg Filhort 400, Race "6I1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20

1s,,,.lkL LllSE = BUNGALOW. brand new WHIT
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t-s" RYAN. ldansrch. 590s Alarkef ii /,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
How Did Thew

Truly am I the first girl you ever
kissed?"
You are, my darling, and It makes
me happy 10 hear you say am the
first man who ever kissed you"
III am the first how does it hap
pen you do it so eNpertly?"
And If | am the first, how do you
know whether l do it expertly or
nut?'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
REA1 rsrArE- FoR RENr
WEST PnIIADELrHIA


1920 p1NE-3-story scmidetachcd porch front
dwcllng, II rooms and bath. electric light;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
- rarArF FoR sALE
preordtna pnne
wEsr rHrLADE1rHIA

r,er SIDE OF 5ATH ST at Spring.
AZ THb EAG30O block SOUTH, and just one
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toc s,,,I row Of brand new two-story, porch
lront homes
,o,eea arc without douht 're rrct-
These to he found ANYWHERE, in
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hst. Ao Couple OF hundred dGllqTss with balance
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20

WEST PHILADELPHIA LOT located on cor
ner l2nyi5S IT,. with 3-storv stone dwelling
and stable: lot suitable for Improvement or an
apartment house.
THE LAND TITLE AND TRUST 60.
Broad ana Chestnut stg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
Cohocksink Mills orH M MD co,TnI,i. 9TH Srs
Floors. 1000 70 Is 600 81 It.; cheap power.
r. = NcSEELY lT32 Randolph.

MANUFACTURING FLOORS Tor rent 1850 So
It. lG.ff. collins: plenty or power and heat.
ARMY LlugurG Rug CO., jasper and orleans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
Professional Offices

| 1900 WALNUT ST.-Desrahle offices Tor physl-
clans. rtC.. heat. light. iunitpr service fuTn
Apply a." Ponuu. Co. 5lT Chestnut St