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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

tions of the national body in Minncap.
oils. The Legion went on record as
favoring the locality post, since it was
felt that a post organized in accordance
with geographical considerations would
stand. the test of time.
1t will not seriously affect philade,-
phia to conform with this ruling of the
the Legion has been developed in the
various localities, and the bulk Of the
seventy seven posts throughout the city
arc geographical rather than unit posts
There are seventeen unit posts here.
and sixty locality posts.
Pennsylvania played a leading part
in the national convention, according TO
George Wentworth Carr, chairman of
the county committee. and delegate =
at large at Minneapolis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
ONE DEAD, 6HURT
|NCRAP GAME ROW
Three Victims, Including Two
Policemen, Shot During
Clash in Camden
FOUR ARRESTS ARE MADE

Frederick stewart. 90T Kaighh ave
nue., Camden, died early today in, the
West Jersey Homeopathic Hoseital
from injuries received in a. shooting
affray following ~ row among crap
shooters yesterday near Tenth aud, Me
chanic streets, Camden Three other
men, including two policemen, 70 one ;of
whom is seriously wounded, were shot; !.
and three were injured during tho
scuffie. 81
! The trouble began when one crap
shooter drew pistol and fred on an
other. Police efforts to capture the
gunman led to more shooting3,a
Stewart who rs negro. vas not a
participant in the game, but, was shot
by policeman when the chase, after
the rioters led to his home. He is
alleged to have drawn a.revolver on one
of the policemen when they tired to
force a door in his home.
Four arrests were made, and search
is still being made for Thomas
Hanhsey, negro. who is said TO have
luu ITOli inc crowd OF fTuISnOOICTS
after the first shot was fired. ~.
Tho three who were shot and three
others who were injured are:
Police Maurice Minch, forty i've
years old. J25 South Eighth street, shot
in the. shoulder aud right side and
scalp federated with the butt of re
volver, condition serious
Policeman George Hill, forty six
years old. of 315 ;Lansdown'e. avenue !;
bullet through right thumb. 4,
Iohn Smith. eighteen years. old. of
1924 Mechanic street; shot in right hip.
Policeman George Kowal twenty
eevsn years old, of 1049 Mechanic
street; laceratedihapd.& 80 ~.
George Leviton. twenty years old, Of
1881 Mount Ephraim avenue; scalp
acerated when struck in the head ny a
brick.
Caleb Baynard. thirty nine years old
of 743 Sycamore street; laccrations of
the face.
-Four men wege placed under arrest
and will have a. hearing today in the
T. Camden police court. These. are Ed
ward ]. Morris. twenty twdyS years old,
Of 1126 Mount Ephraim savenucS
charged by Policeman -.kawal WITH
threatening his. life Charles Mooge2
. forty six years old! ofS22 Kaighh ave
nue., charged with inciting,, to sti9t ;
Caleb Baynard, thirty eight years old,
743 Sycamore street, and Andrew
Dales, forty years old, So Liberty
street. charged with disorderly conduct.
Smith is the man who was wounded
in the crap game. When he fell, the
nolice were directed to the home OF
Stewart as the hiding place of the
gunman.
Stewart met the policemen with two
drawn revolvcrs and there was an ex-
change of shots. A battle followed, in
which the police came off victors.
Stewart denied he had taken part in
the crap game. He said he resisted the
police because he did not think they
had right to enter his house.
This led to the search for Hansey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

Chairman Carr explained that II was
this state which influenced the fixing of
the national dues at 81 year for all
national purposes, Of which sum
seventy FIVE cents shall constitute a
subscription to the American Legion
Weekly. the recognized publication of
the world war veterans. The remaining
twenty five cents will be utilized by
the pational organization for admins
tretfve purposes.
The question of bonus for. former
service men and women was left en-
tirely with Congress. First Of all tho
Legion defined its position by voting
against bonus. But it was decided
that If Congress feels that there should
be some financial readjustment for mon
who participated in the world war,
Congress must decide what the read
justmcnt shall be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
AMERICAN LEGION
CURBS UNIT POSTS
National Convention Action op-
posing Additional Local
Bodies Favored Here
VINDlCATES STATE LEADERS

As result of faction taken by tho
national convention of the American
Legion il will not he possible to or
ganizc additional unit posts in Phila
dclphia or any part lof the United
States.
This announcement was made today
hv the returned delegates, from this city
who had participated in the delibera-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
FIRE CAUSES GREAT LOSS,
No Insurance to Cover Damage
~ Early Morning Blaze

Fire in a kitchcn-cabinct in his home
at T. O'Clock this morning caused Ben
jamin Dionn. 1929 Green street, to suf-
fer serious loss. In the fire. which is
believed to have been caused by mi,l,
nbbHng at matches. two pounds of
sugar we're destroyed'
Dionn cxtinguished the fre. In the
meantime some person had turned in
pn alarm. The sugar was not insured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
+. Ex-SERvlCE MAN WEEDS
Miss May Farber Becomes Bride Of
Maurice Rappaport

,, Maurice Rappaport
Miss Fay Fafbcr. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Farber, 244S North
Natrona street, was married last night
to Maurice Rappapoft, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Rappaport, 1858 North
Seventh street.
= The ceremony was performed at Il mai
Haberstain, Sixth and Green streets,
by Rabbi I. Portnoff. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rappaport left Immediately for trip
to Atlantic City and Washington.
Mr.. Rarraport served eighteen
months overseas as sergeant with the
Twenty eighth Division. lie is a dis
trict manager in the circulation de
partment OF the EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER. .' 's
On their return to Philadelphia Mr..
and Mrs. .Rappaport will live at 222i
North Twenty first street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
Advantages For Those Who Shop
at PhiZddelphid'S REPRESENTATIVE
Store

In the city by William Penn is the Stoe ounded
the principles which he stoodar dealing keeping
faith holding promise conducting every
with view gaining and retaining the confidence OF the people
known conservative Store, is conservative only III
its adherence the principles of integrity laid down b! the
founders: has also become widely known the store
things having direct connection with the
of supply line of merchandise
everything generally found in the MODERN GENERAL
STORE.
The growth the beginning has been steady and
the greatest Of all And the indications
the business the late autumn and the Christmas
will by far exceed that of former season.
Our expectation for the is based upon the tact that
anticipated scarcity of merchandise in many hncs and
incidental making provision amply large stocks
money is well known that
practically of produce than
a few months
Therefore, believe certain
quality variety and value be their needs what they
apparel things personal adornment furniture fur
nhngs the countless novelties popular
gifts at Christmas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
LADY NANCY ASTOR
MAKES HOT CAMP AIGN

nents charges regarding her wealth,
the viscountess declared:
'I've got all the money l want
possibly more than l ought to have,
but if some laborites had it they
would not be asking votes today"
Lady Astor also answered the
charges that women should not be
members of parliament
"Td not like to see a parliament
composed entirely of women" she de-
clared "That would be too terrible
for words. But parliament should be
joint affair"
Lady Astor admits she rarely knows
what she is going to say when she
mounts the platform, but declares she
can always Choke off the hecklers."
She carries a manuscript Of speeches
but rarely refers to it. Usually she
hurIs the manuscript aside early and
talks from the shoulder. emphasizing
her remarks by pacing up and down
the platform, pounding a desk or
leaning forward and pointing her fin
ger at persons seeking to interrupt
her.
Her supporters today considered a
message of encouragement from Pre-
mier Lloyd-George as of greatest i'm,
Kortanca
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
MOST ANNOYING
TO The BRITISH
They Did Not Like President
Wilson's Peace Notes Over
on Isle Of Great
Britain.
Won BERNsToRFF SAYS
Zimmerman Testifies That Ambassa-
dor Gerard Was Very Poor
ly Informed Diplo-
mat.
Won BERNsToRFF SAYS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BERLIN, Nov. 6.-President WI.
sons peace notes were most dis.
pleasing to the British" Count Won
Bernstorff declared today when ne
resumed his testimony before the
reichstag committee Investigating
the responsibility for the war.
The entire "keptus-outof-war
campaign was viewed with disfavor
by the British, Won Bernstorff indi-
acted. declaring William Randolph
Hearst's propeace articles were ap"
proved by Wilson.
Former Foreign Secretary thinner
man, who preceded Won Bernstorff,
told the committee that James W.
Gerard, then ambassador to Ger
many. seemed a poorly Informed
diplomat. When Zimmerman deliv
cred Gerard the unrestricted sub
marine warfare note in 1917. the
American ambassador, according to
J Zimmerman, said:
II don't know what they want in
Washington You may be all right
Certainly I'll do my best to avoid
friction"
Anyone who read the Lusitania
and Sussex notes could have known
that America would enter the war II
unrestricted submarine warfare were
undertaken" Zimmerman added.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
Wishes to be Elected TO House
of Commons to Succeed
Late Husband.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.I
PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. L
New knights of the political battlefield
donned their armor to assist Lady
Nancy Astor today.
C. B. Stanton and J. S. Eddon. labor
members of parliament have promised
to speak in favor Of the lady's candi-
dacy. 1t was announced. Meantime
Lady Nancy gave every indication OF
being able to conduct her battle for
her husbands former seat in the
house of commons single-handed. Her
"Astorisms" continued to strike ter
ror in the hearts of hecklers.
Keep quiet, you bolshevicks" she
shouted when hecklers attempted to
interrupt her last night, cor I'll come
down after you. I'm not going to
argue with lot of half-baked people
like you fellows"
Fearlessly challenging her oDpo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
Will Not Join a. r. Of L.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.J
DES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 7.-Argu-
ments against movement seeking
affiliation of the Iowa Teachers asso'
citation with the American Federation
of Labor today were put forth by
Dean w. F. Russell, Of the college OF
education University of Iowa, In an
address before the state convention of
the teachers organization in session
here.
Iowa teachers would betray their
birthright and sell the freedom Of the
children of the coming generation,
should they affiliate with the Ameri.
can Federation of Labor" Russell de-
clared Sentiment among the dele
gates appeared to approve Russelps
stand.
More than 1000 teachers from all
parts of the state are attending the
convention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
Strike Situation and Unrest Throughout
Country are Chief Matters Brought
Before Members.
ANSWER TO RAILROAD MEMS DEMANDS
High Cost of Living Fight Has Not Been For
gotten by Attorney General Who is
Planning Campaign.

report on the steel strfFe, Chairman
Kenyon said today.
Hearings on the steel strike have
been in progress five weeks.
1--WE have given both sides the
most exhaustive hearing possible"
Gompers Visits Palmer.
TBy Ralph Couch, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Samuel
Gompers, president OF the American
Federation of Labor, met with Attor-
1 ney General Palmer at 10:3O today,
half an hour before Palmer was to
attend a cabinet meeting where the
coal strike was TO be taken up.
Gompers, it was understood, was
to lay before Palmer proposition
from the striking soft coal miners.
Following the conference with
Palmer, Gompers said:
1--WE called upon the attorney gen.
eral to express our views on the In.
junction and temporary restraining
order and the difficulties which the
order has raised in the situation"
Gompers was accompanied by Sec
retary Morrison and Vice President
Woll of the federation.
FOLLOWING MS IueSlluS Wltu Hohp
ers, Palmer went direct to the white
house and was taken to see Presi-
dent Wilson.
The meeting with Gompers will al
low Palmer, If he desires, to lay be-
fore the cabinet any proposition
which Is put up to hNn.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson also
was expected to propose action which
would not contemplate rurther de-
velopment of the government injunc-
ton against the miners.
With these two proposals expected
to come up, it was stated authorf-
tatively just before the cabinet met
that the position of the government
demanding cessation of the strike
has not changed.
Fuel Administrator Garfield and
Rail Director Hines VIII attend the
meeting of the cabinet.
The railroad administration today
denied that the coal str1se has forced
extensive currailment Of trains as re-
ported in the middle west and New
England.
There has been no general curtafl.
ment Of important trains said Brice
Claggett. assistant to Hines.
Official reports have reached us
only from the northwestern district
where six or eight trans were taken
Continued on page %
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
WHY CLOTHING
PRICES JUMPED
States Attorney ouIzzes Officers OF
Workers Union Which Is Charged
With Unreasonable
Demands.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE price OF
clothing was at stake here today IN
the quizzing Of officers OF the Anal
gamated Clothing Workers of America
by the states attorney. Records
seized in raid on the workers head
quarters late yesterday will be made
the basis of the questioning. The
states attorneys staff charged there
was evidence of extortion amounting
to more than s500,000 collected by
means of "fines" and settlements"
The organization is said to have a
membership of 100000, chiefly in
Chicago, Rochester and New York
City. 1t is not affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor.
The states attorney charged ab'
surd wages had been forced by the
organization and that these unreason.
able demands, enforced by threats OF
strike are responsible for great in
crease in clothing prices. Sidney Hill.
man, head of the organization, will
be among those questioned today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
MOB RAIDS
THIS MEETING
Non Partisan Speech Given After
Threats Had Been Made Against
Organizer of
League.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
STAFFORD, Kans., Nov. 7.-An or
ganized mob here last night ratded
Non-Partisan league meeting, dis
rupting it. Threats were made against
C. E. Wood, Lincoln, Neb., said to be
an organizer for the league. Wood
was the principal speaker.
The crowd rushed the hall, battling
it's way past guarded door. Woods
auditors rose in his defense and the
crowd withdrew. Wood completed
his talk and left early today.
Jay McFadden, farmer, who intro
duced Wood and had seat on the
platform, was taken by the mob but
released. He said he was convinced
injury was intended to Wood.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-One of
the most important cabinet meetings
of the Wilson administration was
called for today.
The strike situation and unrest
throughout the country were 20 lie
the chief matters brought before the
members.
Rail Director Hines reply to the
wage demands of the railroad broth
erhoods was expected to be taken
under consideration. AS soon as II
is approved, this answer will be sub
mitted to the railway men, who will
take a referendum strike vote to de-
eide whether Hines concessions are
satisfactory.
The mine strike was to be brought
up by Attorney General Palmer. The
Injunction suit in Indianapolis and
the miners counter sur were to be
discussed.
Another matter to be taken up was
the calling of another industrial con-
ference to endeavor to arrange an in
dustrial code for permanent settle
ment Of the difference between EN-,
ployer and employe. There were sew
eral propositions before the cabinet,
but President Wilson's idea Of a
council Of fifteen" was understood
to be favored over the others.
Secretary Baker was expected to
inform his colleagues or troop dfspo-
sitions made by the war department
in connection with the coal strike.
The high cost of living fight has
not been forgotten by Attorney Gen
eral Palmer. He MADE a speech
about it at Harrisburg yesterday and
today planned to talk it over with
the other cabinet members.
Palmer has just received the ap-
preparation asked of congress to
enable him to proceed more vigor-
ously against profteers. An outline
Of his plan of campaign was ready
to be discussed. 1t also was consid-
cred likely that cabirer members
would ask Palmer about the pro-
gress of prohibition enforcement
under the war dry law.
While this meeting was the prin-
ciple business at the white house to-
day, congress was partially occupied
with legislation to stop the spread
of bolshevism in America.
Enactment of legislation to enable
the federal government to curb social
unrest, radicalism and the distribu-
ton Of red literature through the
mails will be recommended by the
senate labor committee in its formal
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07

up plans for ending the coal miners
strike.
The indianapolis injunction was
expected to be one Of the principal
features Of the strike situation dis
cussed, since plans tor settlement
now revolve around it,
Before the session Attorney Gen.
eral Palmer talked with Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation of Labor; Matthew Woll
vice president, and Franz Morrison
secretary.
Leaving the department of Justice
Palmer went direct to President Will
sons sick room in the white house
and had short talk with the presi
dent.
After the cabinet meeting Palmer
said:
"The Injunction application will be
withdrawn when the strike order is
recalled Samuel Gompers is waiting
at my Office. l presume we will dis
lcuss this matter"
Official Washington, following the
cabinet meeting, felt the strike
would be ended by tomorrow and
that negotiations would be resumed
between the workers ana operators.
This belief was based upon what
Palmer said.
Palmer and Gompers went into
conference at the department Of JUS
tice shortly after the attorney gen
eral left the white house.
No Famine in IOWA.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 7.'-Dan-
ger of a coal famine In Iowa had
been relegated to the background to-
day, members Of the state fuel board
agreed, with the announcement that
fuel consigned to public utilities
would be released by the railroad
administration. Consumers, however,
continued to besiege county and city
fuel administrators with appeals for
fuel. advices to State Fuel Admins.
TRAITOR Charles Webster stated.
At Denison, a carload Of coal was
seized by the fuel administrator OF
that town, Webster was advised, to
supply the consumers wants. Web
ster stated he has received reports
of other coal seizures throughout the
state, but he had been unable to OBJ
tain confirmation of them.
No material change in the strike
situation in the state has been re-
ported
Move to Bring Together.
,[By j. L. O'Sullivan, United Press
staff Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov IA
move by the government to bring
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
IDGE'S RULING WILL Be IMPORTANT
caring in indianapolis Saturday Morning Ex-
pected to Show Stand of Miners Union
and Government.
]. L. osullivan, United Press

]. L. O'sullivan, United Press
Staff Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 7.-The
bis in the coal strike will be
ched tomorrow, IN the opinion OF
ternment officials and miners lead
kulings made by Judge A. B. An.
son on injunction proceedings
ich will be argued starting at ten
Jock tomorrow, will let both the
Fernment and union leaders know
where they stand.
fudge c. B. Ames. assistant United
3tes attorney general, was ex
tied to arrive here today to confer
h his assistants regarding the
|wer they will make to the petition
king dissolution of the restraining
er, filed by union attorneys.
liners attorneys today prepared
efs which they will submit to back
their appeal for dissolution.
| the udge's ruling on the dissolu
b petition is unfavorable to the
hers. the fight will then center on
governments appeal for court
er demanding recall OF the strike
er by union officials.
Fhis will be the most critical poin,
the whole proceedings, attorneys
both sides agreed. Miners lead
believe they have shown that the
win strike despite the courts
training order preventing union
lcials from directing the strike
Eernment representatives believe II
y have the additional advantage OF
hdrawal Of the strike order they
be able to induce the men to re
b to work.
attorneys for the union will con
d the union officials actea merely
agents of the Cleveland convention
issuing the strike order and are
PEERLESS to recall it.
case the injunction is granted
ners' representatives will ask that
be modified so that strike bene,
may be paid
Reports were circulated here today
Acting President John l.. Lewis
the United Mine Workers was in
nmunication with cabinet officials
farding a possible basis for strike
ftlement.
these negotiations are success
It is said government officials to
PROV will ask for one week FOL
Ptlnuation Of arguments. Com
fnts on the rumor were refused.
Plans to End Miners Strike.
WASHINGTON, Nov. President
|ison's cabinet met today to take
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
pine Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

aited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. Nov. Ed
Reno gave chase to a burglar
~ mad robbed a neighbor's house.
ns Reno's absence another burg.
stole $50 from his home.
Gnarecd with Horse Stealing.
,liihWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. Troy
spack didn't like the looks OF his
k,pioyer's horse, so he took him
81 10 the boneyard and got his boss
u.ner horse. Now he's charged
u horse stealing.
Old Saloon Now Church.
|SIiCAGO. Nov. THE old saloon
oakley avenue and Van Buren,
rset Is now the Gospel tabernacle.
= !, 4. Reveridge is the pastor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-07
Five undefeated EIevens.
BY Henry L. Farrell. United Press
Staff Correspondent

Nv Henry IL FdllSlI bhitSu iSSh'
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Nov. Five big un-
defeated elevens flirt with cate 10
morrow on the eastern gridtron.
Harvard, Colgate, Dartmouth,
washington and Jefferson and
Notre Dame put new deck in the
hands, of a dealer who can't be
counted upon to spare them from
bum hands" that have been causing
pile of shattered hopes and ruined
championship chances every Satur-
day this year.
Fearing repetition of the weekly
earthquakes that have been mercl-
less in the destruction of the col
legiate "aircastles," the dopesters
are slow in predicting the outcome
of the games between Harvard and
Princeton, Dartmouth and Pennsyl1
vania. Pittsburgh and Washington
and jefferson, Notre Dame and West
Point
Less chances for catastrophes are
expected in the games between Col
gate and Rochester, Yale and Brown,
Syracuse and Bucknell and George
town and the Navy.