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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
SEEK FACTS IN
DEATH OF GIRL
Grand Jury Opens InveStiga-
tion of Murder of Woman
Found Dead in CiStern.
Ry United Press :

BY United Press
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June 8
The Marion county grand jury today
was probing the murder of Miss
Minnie Wilkins, the gasoline sta
tion girl" whose lifeless body was
found in a cistern in the rear of her
sisters home, with finger prints on
her strangled throat.
II was reported that Prosecutor
Claris Adams sought an early In
dictment for the grand jury. which
may be kept secret until the indict-
ed person is placed under arrest.
The police net spread out TO catch
George G. Kessler. former soldier
said TO have been the last person
seen with Miss wilkins has not en-
meshed him today.
Mrs Maude Bennett, mother-in-
law OF KeSseler had not heard from
her daughter today.
The last time Mrs. Bennett saw
Kessler. she said, was at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Another daugh-
ter told the detectives that Kessler
and his wife had left the Bennett
home in taxi Saturday afternoon,
after Mrs. Bennett had gone up
town. Not a trace of Kessler has
been found since that Ime-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
SUFFRAGETS TO OPEN
CAMPAIGN TO CARRY
AMENDMENT IN STATES

BY United Press:
frage workers will formally open
their campaign here tonight to gain
ratification by sc states 10 the ma
tional suffrage amendment now
pending in congress.
In the first public statement she
has made regarding the campaign,
Miss Alice Paul. chairman of the
National WOmen's party. today told
the United Press that the drive 10
obtain the necessary ratification will
start in three state-Michigan Il
linOis and Wisconsin.
These are the only legislative
bodies now sitting" said Miss Paul
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
EXPERTS WOULD LETFOE
KEEP AFRICAN COLONIES
Lloyd George Favors Return of Silesia
But Americans Think Mandatory
Grant is Better Move
BY LOWELL MELLETT.

by United Press.
PARIS, June 3.-American eco
nomy experts. in conference with
Pres't Wilson today, advocated that
Germany be given mandatories over
her former East Africa colonies to
assist her 20 meet her financial OBJ
legations
The matter was opened in conse-
quence OF Premier Lloyd George
proposal that upper Silesia be re-
turned to Germany for economic rea-
sons. The American experts, how
ever. suggested that Poland retain
Upper Silesia and the Germans be
given supervision over certain Of her
recent East African possessions.
In addition 20 this question, the
American commissioners and experts
discussed the entire problem OF rep
arations. the Saar valley settlement.
details OF the league Of nations and
the points brought out in the Ger
man counter proposals The presi-
dent instructed the American ex-
perts 10 meet their British and
French conferees and draw up final
conclusions for submission to the big
four.
From an authoritative source. IL
was learned today that Wilson, Lloyd
George and Clemenceau are now
agreed on the DISABILITY OF modify
ing the treaty. The question now was
said to be the degree Of modifica-
tion necessary and when Il should be
done. Lloyd George. Il was under
stood. favors changing the terms be-
fore compelling the Germans TO sign
Clemenceau was reported TO insist
that the present treaty should be
signed and that il should then be re-
opened for such notifications as
are deemed essential. The president
view as 10 when the notifications
should De made could not be obtain
ed but that he is in favor Of several
changes was declared TO be certain
Lloyd George is expected 10 make
a formal statement tomorrow re-
garding the proposed notifications
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR.
(Copyright l919.)

NNOpyIlBHl 1917
BY United Press
PARIS. June 3.-Though the boil
shevik government is built from the
masses il has "A power TO dictate over
the individual unequalled even by
czarism. There is no disorder. no an
archy and no uprising anywhere
within the territories controlled by
the soviets. Opposition is unheard OF,
in fact is impossible, owing 10 the
strict political control Hence the
Russians meekly follow the bolshe-
Wiki, though the great majority longs
for the day when bclshevism no
longer is the only means of prevent
ing reaction to czarism, which the
people really fear will result If the
bolshevik armies are defeated
Passing from town to town on my
way TO Moscow from the front and
talking with soldiers and civilians
who overcrowded the jerk water
trains, | had more than an ordinary
opportunity TO learn the viewpoint
of the people and see bolshevism op-
Grating outside the capital.
People Say Little.
The bolshevik government is bet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
Can t Run Aerial
FHerS OUer Sea
Yet, Reads Vie70
BY nited Press

BY United Press:
LONDON, June 3-"Our fight
from Rockaway 20 Plymouth has
convinced me that regular CONNER
cial transatlantic flying is not yet
practica bic" Lieut.. Commander
Read, skipper Of the American sea
plane, NC-4. said in an interview
today
Il do not believe the science OF
aviation is sufficiently advanced 20
enable an aviator 10 cross with GER
tainty. The reason is obvious from
the fact that Of three American and
two British planes attempting the
flight only one got through.
Commander Towers, Lieut.. Com
mander Bellinger and I viii pre-
pare a lengthy report, 70 be pre-
sented TO the navy. detailing our ex-
periences. which is expected 10 have
bearing on future aviation, in
cluding the commercial aspect"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
LABOR HEADS IN
FIGHT FOR BEER
Make Last Stand to Keep
Light Liquors After Federal
Dry Law Takes Effect.
BY United Press

BY United Press;
WASHINGTON. June 3.-Iabor
leaders today started a hnal cam
paign 10 save beer and light wines.
Forecasts Of unrest and dissatis-
faction, the nature and results OF
which cannot now be predicted" "
were given the house judiciary com
mittee. which had under considera-
tion the Volstead bill for enforce
ment Of war time prohibition.
John J Manning, president Of the
Union Label Trades department OF
the American Federation OF Labor
declared he could not conceive OF
amy sane man taking the stand OF
no beer. no work.
But I can conceive OF a just in-
dignatiOn against this proposed in
vasion Of rights" he continued.
Union miners, as reported by
James Lord, president OF the mining
department OF the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor. and Edgar Wal
lace OF the United Mine Workers
stand absolutely i'm favor OF their
glass of beer. their light wine; in
general. light stimulants the com
mittee was told
Practically the same views were
given the committee by James Ryan
representing the metal trades de-
partment OF the American Fedora
tion OF Labor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
ORGANIZATION To
STEAL AUTOS IS
UNCOVERED HERE
Two South BenderS Arrested
AS Police Try to Reach
Bottom of Plot.

What is believed to be a state
wide organization. the purpose of
which is to steal automobiles and
dispose of them on a large scale.
has been uncovered. police officials
say, with the arrest of Henry Min
che and Gaylord Jones, both of
South Bend.
The young men were arrested in
Terre Haute several days ago, and
were brought 10 South Bend Mon
day. They are being held for $1,000
bond.
The Merchants Garage. in Terre
Haute, is believed to be the clear
ing house" for the auto gang. This
place is operated by Barney Cul-
lin. who. according TO police records,
served a sentence in the Indiana
reformatory some years ago. Jones.
one OF the pair held by the police
here. served in the reformatory at
the same time, the records show.
Had Stolen Car.
The two South Bend men were
caught after they had sold a Buick
roadster to Cullin in Terre Haute.
The machine belonged to John Ger
phiede, of South Bend. An auto
mobile which belonged TO Pearl
Flora, also of South Bend. has been
traced 10 Johnstown. Penn, through
the Terre Haute clearing house, -
the police say.
According 10 the local police, a
third local man. and perhaps a num-
ber OF men from other cities. may be
implicated in the big organization.
John Graniere, repatrman at a To-
cal garage, is believed 20 have some
connection with the auto thefts.
When he police were working on
the Gerphiede case some weeks ago,
Graniere suddenly left town, they
say.
When arrested. the two men told
widely different stories of how they
happened 10 have Gerphiede's ma
chine. Later, however. they both
told the same story. This. it was
learned. was due TO the fact they
had been placed in the same cell at
police headquarters Thhe officer
responsible for their safe keeping
has not been identified.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
BOLSheUik Control Like
That-of CSar,S Regime

ter than Nicholas regime" with the
universal shrug of the shoulders. was
as much as most people dared to
say, though occasionally a more in
telligent man would watch his op-
portunity. as soon as he learned 1
was an American, to admit frankly
bolshevik oppression, always wind
ing up with the opinion that the
present situation could not last.
Later, in Moscow. several promi-
nent communists admitted-not pub
licly-that it was impossible to
realize the entire boIshevik platform
in practice. They cited concessions,
such as the labor scale by which Il
different grades Of wages are paid
industrial workers and bonuses as
high as 5000 rubles a month offered
TO induce trained professionals to di-
rect bolshevistic enterprises. Some
boisheviki even boasted the soviet
government is swinging toward con-
servatism. Several pointed out it is
practically a constitutional parlia-
mentary form OF government,
through the central soviet congress
which is elected by the local soviets.
The central soviet chooses the cen
trail executive body, which names
the cabinet
Council Controls Country.
At present. the war time measures
place the country under control of
a supreme council Of six, including
Premier Lenine, War Minister Trot-
CONTINUED ON PAGE FoUR1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
PREPARATIONS
CLAUSES MAY
BE MODIFIED
Suggest Fixing Definite Sum
for Payment by Foe at
S25,OOO,OOO,OOO.
BY FRED s. FERGUSON.

BY United Press:
PARIS, June 3-Pres't Wilson
conferred today with American
commissioners and experts regard
ing proposed modification of the
economic section of the German
treaty.
The suggested changes were out
lined authoritatively to the United
Press as follows:
F'irst-Fixing of a definite sum
which Germany must pay in repara-
ton to be $50, 100000 TO $50.
600, 600, 900.
Second--Clarifying of the clause
regarding powers of the reparations
commission as TO issuing DEGREES
governing German internal affairs.
To Allow -Four Years.
Third-Allowing four years in
stead of two for payment of the
first s5.OOO,OOO.OOO of reparations.
Fourth--Making. provisions en-
abling Germany TO acquire mer-
chant shipping by lease, charter or
otherwise.
All these suggested changes are in
line with the policies the American
delegates have pursued since the
opening of the peace conference, ac-
cording TO reliable information.
They do not represent any sacrifice
Of principle in the treaty. il was
claimed, but are among the most
important details regarding which it
is felt notifications may be without
affecting seriously the punishment
of Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
CHICAGO POLICE
SEEK AC|TATORS
Fear Spread of Bomb Plot to
Windy City-Guard Homes
of Prominent Men.
BY United Press


CHICAGO. June department
OF justice officials and Chicago police
today began an extensive wedding
out" drive against red agitators and
plotters as the result Of the bomb
explosions directed against public
men in eight cities last night.
Special operatives and policemen
were sent 10 guard homes of prom
inent men and warning was issued
10 all clubs and custOdians Of public
buildings.
Capt. Philip J. Barry. in charge OF
the local department OF justice, said
his office had the situation well in
hand.
Federal Judge lands, who receiv-
ed one OF the May day bombs. now
is in northern Michigan on a fish
ing trip.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
NOMlNATES NEW MEMBER
FOR SHIPPING BOARD
By United Press.

By United Press
WASHINGTON June 5-Prest 2
Wilson today sent 10 the senate the
nomination of Thomas Albertson
Scott. republican Of New London.
Conn "a member OF the United
States shipping board 90 succeed
Balnbridge Colby.
During the war Scott has had
charge of the navy salvage opera
tions with the rank OF lieutenant
commander IN the naval reserve
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
SAYS GERMAN ASSEMBLY
WILL Reject TERMS IF
THEY AREN'T CHANGED
Bv limited Press:

By United Press:
Berlin. June .. delayed -
Pres't Ebert. through the press. pre-
dicted today that the national as
sembIy will reject the peace terms
unless they are modified.
The government has ordered sup
preston OF a military circular ask
ing the German people if they are
ready for armed resistance against
the peace conditions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

BY United Press
WASHINGTON-Home of A.
Mitchell Palmer. attorney gener-
al. wrecked by a bomb; uniden-
titled man killed.
NEW YORK.-Home of Judge
Charles c. Mott, jr., bombed;
special patrOlman killed
CLEVELAND. O.--Home OF
Mayor Harry /. Davis damaged
by bomb.
PHILADELPHIA-Rectory of
Catholic church of our Lady OF
Victory and home of Louis ia
gielki. "A jeweler bombed. Two
under arrest.
PITTSBURGH Two bomb
explosions. Six houses damaged.
BOSTON.-Homes of State
Rep. Leland W. Powers in New
tonville and Justice Alfred F.
Hayden in Roxbury damaged by
bombs.
PATERSON. Y. 1.-Two fam
lily house wrecked by bomb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
ThieUeS Almost
Get Million in
Laborio1lS Theft
Bv United Pres

BY United Pres
CHICAGO. June 3.-Thieves who
passed a dozen armed guards. braved
countless dangers. lowered heavy
safe from the nth floor OF the Cen
tral army headquarters here and
managed 10 keep their theft a secret
until yesterday. just missed getting
the cash pittance OF S1,02O,000, il
was learned today.
The huge bulk OF silver and paper
had been sent 10 Camp Grant as
soldiers pay just before the thieves
arrival. IL was said. The safe was
empty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
c. O.P. CONGRESS
WOULD INTERVENE
Republican Members Think
u. S. Should Take Hand in
Situation in Mexico.
BY United Press

WASHINGTON, June 3.-Repub-
licans in congress support immediate
Mexican Intervention, officials and
diplomats predicted here today, fol-
lowing the proposal Of Speaker Gil
lett OF the house of representatives
20 the second Pan-American COM
mercial conference that the Ameri-
can republics unite on Mexi-
can pohcy.
Coming at the same time as the
reported progress OF the Angeles.
lila revolutionary movement in
northern Mexico, the speakers re-
marks were generally believed TO
be "A feeler toward United States or
joint intervention 10 forestan tho
latest revolution and force a stable
government upon the Mexicans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

LONDON, June An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Copenha-
gen today quoted the Tidende Tegu
as stating that Petrograd has been
captured by Esthonian and Finnish
forces. The British war office re-
CARDS the report az untrue its latest
information Indicating the advance
on PetrOgrad has been slowed up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
PARIS TIED UP WHEN
THOUSANDS WALK OUT

bl U4tru l're~r
PARIS, June 3.-Betwcen 100000
and 100000 workers were on strike
in the Paris district today. the em-
ployers claiming the former and the
workers claiming the latter figure
The unions affected are the sub
way, motor bus. tram car, metal
workers. painters. printers. million
ers and store clerks They demand
increased wages owing 10 the higher
cost Of living.
In addition. $4,000 coal miners
are on strike in the Lille region.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
THINK GANG OPERATES
OUT OF PHILADELPHIA
Government Experts Take Clues From
Body of Anarchist Killed by Own
Machine at Palmers Home.

WASHINGTON June with the ablest service and
explosive in the working the plot to kill
Atty Gen A. Mitchell Palmer here last night clues being
pursued to many points in the today
Evidence thus far uncovered led officials here believe that
the which showed hand several cities
operated either out of Philadelphia Paterson. ~ J.
The anarchist killed here by his death while
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
PLAN WORLD STRIKE
TO PROTEST TREATY
BY United Press

BY United Press:
ROME, June 3.-International so
cialists meeting here tonight, voted
to propose a general strike in all
allied countries, in protest against
the peace treaties. Italian Deputy
Turati, French Deputy Longuet and
the British leader. Macdonald,
spoke
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
INJURED BY FAIL.

NILES. Mich. June 3.-Mrs
Otto Aubreck. wife OF a farmer liv-
ing north Of Niles, was injured Sc
verely when she fell from the top OF
a load OF nay on which she was rid
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
DROP $4,000 LOOT
WHEN OFFICERS FIRE
BY United Press

CHICAGO. June 2.-Theft OF a
S25. 600 payroll. being delivered 70
the Royal Tailoring company's Of
fees here today. was foiled when
four railroad detectives opened fre
on the bandits who rode in a large
touring car. The men dropped the
money and escaped into the railroad
yards after one had been wounded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
DENY VILLISTAS
HOLD MEX CITY
Consul Says Forces Have Not
Captured Chihuahua-Re-
beIIion lust "Paper."
BY United Press

BY United Press.
LAREDO. Texas. June 3.-Re-
ports that VHuistas have captured
Chihuahua City were denied by An
dreas Garcia. Mexican consul gen
eral at Fl Paso, here today.
This report and much of the
other reported news. from TT Paso,
Juarez and various points m Chi
huahua are all part OF a campaign
of certain sensational elements Of
the American press 20 discredit the
Carranza government and force
American intervention in Mexico.
Garcia declared.
villa has not more than 1000
followers in Chihuahua Garcia
said. And II NJ attacks Chihuahua
City. as we hope he viii, he'll get
the surprise of his life"
COnfcrs with Minister.
Garcia conferred with Gen can
dido Aguilar. Mexican minister OF
foreign relations. here today. Agui-
lar is enroute 10 washington on Of
fetal business. The special train that
brought Gen. Aguilar from Mexico
City 10 Nuevo Laredo last night was
escorted by two carloads Of Carranza
soldiers. with three machine guns
mounted on the train.
Both officials characterized the
Angeles -Diaz movement as a
paper rebellion and declared the
Carranza government was capable Of
enforcing order throughout Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

DETROIT. Mich.-Charles J. Van
Hoe. a marine objected 10 being a
dead one. He walked into the
mayors Office and asked that his
name be taken from the city's Lib
ery statue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

NEW YORK-The conventional 80
days for drunkenness was changed
by the judge TO 2s. so Patrick Henry
could be free the first day Of the
big drouth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

pairing to blow up Palmer
home was an old hand at the
game, according to the experts.
The bomb he used was of g
type identical with that employ
ed by Frank Holt ON July q. 1915.
when he attempted 80 blow up the
capitol here Dr. Charles r.. Monroe.
explosive expert. who worked on the
Holt case and who is now probing
the Palmer case. believes that the
attempt on the attorney generals
life was perpetraJed 10y the same
organization as that employing
Holt"
Plot Widespread
Reports of bomb outraees almost
an the same hour as the one here.
in Cleveland. New York. Newton
Vile. Mass: Boston. Philadelphia.
. Paterson. y. j.. and Pittsburg. left
no doubt i'm the minds OF officials
here that the plot was widespread
Following discovery OF one leg OF
the plotter. remains Of The torso
were picked up 100 feet away An
other leg was thought for a time 20
. bo the same as the one found-left
indicating two men had been kill
ed-but later 1t was decided that
there had been only one.
/ As the police today continued their
1 investigations they discovered "A Bal
; timore and Ohio railroad ticket on
| the remains Of the dead anal chist
showing il had been punched at
/ Philadelphia.
Carried Two RcNOIvers.
+ That the terrorist had prepared
ior an emergency was shown by the
fac; that the hat ne wore 20 the
scene was black derby whie he
. had another soft hat. purchased re-
comfy in Philadelphia in his suit
case. apparently 20 wear away from
the place He carried two revolvers.
+ one g. caIiber Colt and The
other ara automatic. His hair was
dark and worn long. lie wore san
dals
That he came to his death by
stumbling over a ledge near the
front OF the Palmer house exploding
the bomb before he had placed h.
was the decision OF Investigators
here.
Two Explosions.
Dr. Monroe said there were two
explosions either two bomhs or one
bomb and some other explosive.
Finding of a thumb by the police
led Inspector Grant TO declare that
there was sufficient evidence on hand
now 10 soon establish the identity
of the plotters
The remains indicated 10 the po-
lice that the victim was sWarrhy
skinned man. quite slender and with
dark hair He wore collar of
known brand with Chinese laundry
marks which the police hope viii
aid thcm in their Efforts 70 identify
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

CHICAGO - Cause for greater
breach between Chicago's great un-
washed and the ouregois-Lake
Forest folk today considered great
improvements on their bathing
beach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03

Editors Note: Following Is
the second of the series of dis
patches by Frank j. Taylor de-
scribing conditions i'm Russia from
personal observation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-03
SEVEN CITIES HIT
BY ANARCHIST GANG

LAST NIGHTS BOMB RECORD
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-06
BOOZE ADDICTS
HAVE NOT TAKEN
TO USE OF DOPE
Authorities Say They Have
Noticed No Increase
Since July 1

Prohibition has not brought the
; anticipated increase in the use OF
habit-forming drugs in Harrisburg
Such is the general belief in the
city to-day.
At least, the number of users OF
narcotics brought to the attention
of public authorities within the
past several weeks is not in excess
of the number in the same iimelight
before July l. If anything, the num-
Der has been Smaller in July than
before, but authorities are not in
clined to believe that prohibition has
had anything to do with this fact.
1t was pointed out during the agi-
tation for prohibition and especially
before the wartime prohibition meas
ure became effective, that the cur
tailment in the supply of alcoholic
beverages would increase the con-
sumption of narcotics of various
kinds.
The old drinker. and even others,
would be compelled TO have their
stimulant; when they found they
could not secure their whisky, they
would turn to dope" it was said.
While some have been able to Sc
cure their supplies of liquid refresh
ment, there are others who have
lot beeI aDle 10 90 So Dut II IS not
believed here that they have turned
in any degree to narcotics for slim
ulants. At least, none have come to
the attention of public authorities,
according to reports to-day.
There has been absolutely no in
dication of any increase in con-
sumption of narcotics as a result
of prohibition, officials stated at the
Harrisburg Hospital.
Neither has any increase in dope
complaints been noticed by the po-
lice, Chief Wetzel says.
At the Dauphin county Jail it was
said that fewer dope" users are
being brought in than before. Pro-
hibition has not, however, account
ed for the decrease. the official
said. He added that all addicts
brought in recently had been there
before