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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
AIRSHIPS USED TO MOVE MAILS
TIED UP BY BIG BRITISH STRIKE

Havre. Sept. 2S.-A British hy-
droairplane with three passeners,
who missed the channel boat on ac-
count of the strike in England, be-
came separated from two other ma
chimes in a snow squalI over the
channel last night and arrived
here this morning. The fate of the
other machines is unknown.
London, Sept 29.-Improvement
in the situation created by the gen
eral strike on the British railways
was announced in official quarters
this morning. The distribution of
food was being carried out without
friction and volunteer help was be-
ing freely offered. it was stated.
One hundred thousand miners
are idle in the South Wales coal
fields as a result of the railroad
strike. Many collieries are closing
down and the Swansea harbor
trade is at a standstilI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
FRAME BILL FOR
RAILWAY CONTROL

Washington, Sept. 29.-The house
interstate commerce subcommittee
appointed to frame a bill for rail-
road reorganization will begin the
draft OF the measure this week. The
committee is composed of Repre-
sentatives Esch, Wisconsin; Ham
ilton, Michigan; WinsIow, Massa-
chusetts, Republican; and Sims.
Democrat, Tennessee.
The measure which is expected
to have for its framework the
Esch-Pomerene proposals for en-
largement of the powers of the in
terstate commerce commission, will
not be complete and ready for
house consideration until late next
month, Chairman ESch predicted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
LANE TO LEAVE
CABINET SOON
Secretary Of Interior Offered Place
as Head of Large Industrial
Organization.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Franklin
K. Lane, secretary of the interior
will resign from President Wilson S
cabinet
Mr. Lane will become head of a
large industrial organization that
has branches throughout the coun-
try.
Mr.. Lane will be the second Will
son cabinet officer to tender his
resignation within a few weeks.
Secretary Reddeld's resignation
was officially announced at the
White House on Sept ;.
Others who have resigned cabinet
posts during Mr.. Wilson's terms
are Secretary of State William j.
Bryan, Secretary of War Lindley
NJ. Garrison, Secretary of the Treas
urer William G. McAdoo and At
torney General Thomas W. Gregory.
There is a report that Postmas-
ter General Burleson's resignation
is in the hands of the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
PRESIDENT CANNOT SEE ROYAL
PAIR TILL AFTER THEIR TOUR

Washington, Sept. 29.-President
Wilson spent a restless night last
night, but is sleeping this morning,
Rear Admiral Grayson, his per-
sonal physician, announced today.
DIR. Grayson's bulletin said:
THE president passed restless
night, but is sleeping this morn
ing"
The president arose shortly after
II o'clock but remained in his
room. He was said to be apparently
somewhat refreshed after his sleep.
Washington, Sept. 29.-President
Wilson will not receive King AL
bert and Queen Elizabeth of Bel
GUM at the White house until they
return from a tour of the United
States, it was learned definitely to-
day at the White house.
Secretary Tumulty said the pres
ident would remain in Seclusion at
the White house for the present.
The industrial conference called
for Oct. will be held despite tho
presidents illness, but whether the
president will attend will depend
on the progress he makes toward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
MINIATURE FLOOD
ENDANGERS LIVES

st. Louis, Mo, Sept. 29.-Thirty
homes were inundated and more
than a score of persons barely es-
capped death when a creek in the
southern section of the city over
flowed early today. Many persons
were rescued in skiffs by police
and firemen and several were un-
conscious when brought to safety
No estimate of the damage was OBJ
tainable.
A heavy rainfall caused the
overflow. The creek. ordinarily six
feet wide, rose II feet and attained
a width OF 300 feet at some points
along the mile of flooded territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
REPORT REPUBLIC
SET UP IN ALSACE

CobIenz, Saturday, Sept 27-1t is
rumored here that an independent
republic has been declared in AL
SAGE.
Paris. Sunday, Sept. 28.-Noth-
ing has been heard here relative
to the rumor that a republic has
been set up in Alsace. which was
current in Coblenz yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
LET REFINERS
GO after The
SUGAR SUPPLY
Government Control Virtually Ends
and Private Buying Is
Sanctioned.

New York, Sept. 29.-President
Wilson has been advised by the
United States sugar equalization
board, it was learned today, that in
its opinion, it is too late to con-
slider a continuation of government
sugar control throughout next
year. The board automatically
goes out of Office Dec. 81.
Already 100000 tons or one
quarter of the new crop of Cuban
sugar, has been sold, it is said.
mainly to foreign buyers, at a price
averaging 61z cents a pound. Last
year the equalization board pur-
chased the entire Cuban crop of
more than 3,500,000 tons at 51z
cents.
May Enter Market.
American refiners, in view Of the
foreign demand and heavy domes-
tic requirements, the equalization
board stated, now are at liberty to
enter the market for the new Gu
ban crop, the unsold portion of
which exceeds 2,950,00 tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
WANT PRESIDENT
TO ASSIST UNION

Saloniki, Sunday. Sept. 2S-
Thousands of Greek refugees from
Thrace have signed an address to
the president of the United States
asking him to support their claims
for a union of Thrace and Greece.
The appeal will be circulated for
tw odays more in Is different dis
tricts in the region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

government whether it intended to
discuss the treaties before ad-
journment. Premier Nitti an
swered that he would first have a
vote of confidence and then what
ever cabinet should be in power
would decide what should be done.
Thereupon members OF the parlia-
mentary league invaded the minis
ters' bench shouting and gesticu-
lating.
A party of Socialists then rushed
from their seats and faced their
adversaries, the group soon engag-
ing in fisticuffs.
Premier Nitti, who had left the
government benches, returned to
his place when the disturbance had
somewhat subsided He was
greeted with applause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

London, Sept. 29.-The govern
ment has notified all the allied
governments which are largely de-
pendent upon Great Britain for coal
that it will be impossible because
of the strike of the railwaymen to
permit any coal expectation.
Paris, Sept 29.-Commencing at
noon today daily aerial mail ser
vice will be operated between Paris
and London because of the British
railroad strike, which has inter
rupted mails to and from the con-
tinent. Airplane mail service has
been operated between the two
cities three times a week until this
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Washington, 29-MajOr General Leonard
mandng headquarters Chicago,
Secretary
where federal last night qUel riot
Camp Grant, Ill., Sept 29The Camp Grant assigned to
E. r.
ers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
May Enter Market.
FOUR BURNED IN
BOILER BLOWUP
ON A DESTROYER

Key West, Fla. Sept. 29.-Four
men were severely burned in an
explosion in the boiler room of the
destroyer Greene off Key West yes
terday. Submarine chasers with
physicians and assistants have gone
to the aid of the destroyer, which
will be towed here today. No de-
tails of the accident were given in
the messages from the Greene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Premier Nitti in the vote taken
In the chamber today.
Ten members refrained from
voting.
Paris. Sept. ga resolution
remanding that Fiume be made an
Italian city has been adopted by
the Italian chamber of deputies, &C
cording to information received by
the Italian delegation here
During the session of the Italian
chamber of deputies in Rome yes
terday, a considerable number of
troops were concentrated around
the center of the city and on the
main streets leading to it
According to the Rome CORES
pondent of lie Journal, the city
may be said to be under martial
law.
Free Fight in Deputies.
Rome, Sunday. Sept. 2S.-De-
bate in the chamber of deputies
was interrupted by a free fight
which last 10 minutes, and in
which about one hundred deputies
The chamber adjourned tonight
until Wednesday, when it will de-
eide whether a vote shall be taken
on the question of discussing the
peace treaties.
In consequence of the fight in
the chamber, several challenges 20
fight duels were announced Dc
tween deputies and between dep
uties and journalists.
Invade Minister'S Pench.
A prolonged heated discussion
preceded the riotoUs scene The
members Of the parliamentary
league insisted Tpon asking the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
CLASH IN MOROCCO.

Madrid, Sunday, Sept. 28.-
Twelve officers and five soldiers
were killed when a detachment of
police fell into ambush in Morocco
recently, according to dispatches
received from the Spanish high
commissioner in that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
FEDERAL TROOPSCALLEDTO
RESTORE ORDER WHEN LOCAL
EPOWERLESS

City Executive, Accused of Sympathy With Blacks,
Barely Escapes With Life and County jail Is
Burned-Body of Lynched Man Dragged
About the Business Streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Washington, Sept. S9.-Au
saiIings to ports in Great Brit
ain have been cancelled by the
shipping board because of the
strike OF railway workers
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
The Weather

Unsettled weather tonight and
Tuesday; probably showers; cool
err
Highest temperature yesterday,
rs: lowest last night. 81
Velocity Of wind as a. m, IL
miles per hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Stage of water, &c; a rise of :.
in last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
DEMANDTHAT
FIUME BE AN
ITALIAN CITY
Deputies Indulge in Free
for AL Fight Over
Question.

Rome, Sunday, Sept 2s.-
(HaVas) An the members Of
the chamber of deputies, with
the exception of the Official So
cialistS, voted confidence in
Premier Nitti in the vote taken
In the chamber today.
Ten members refrained from
voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Pittsburgh, Pa Sept. 90
steel strike headquarters to-
day gave out the following tele-
gram from David Williams in
charge Of the strike at the
Bethlehem plant at Bethlehem,
Pa:
bethlehem plant complete
ly crippled by strike. Power
plant shut down."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
League Not Called Upon.
Part work at Waukegan.

hundred fifty strikers were re-
ported at work today in the plant
of the American Steel and Wire
company. This number represents
the total who have returned since
the beginning of the walkout. One
woman was arrested for jeering at
the men gning To work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Continued on Page Three).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

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yester. yester. TODAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 20
Although no signs of activity ap-
peared at the Ohio works of the
Carnegie Steel company here at
the normal opening hour this
morning. groups of workers began
to enter the plant later and pickets
who had begun to disperse gath
cred again in augmented numbers.
A view of the mill from outside
indicated that steam was up in
dana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29
Idle At Buffalo.
More Back At Sharon.

SHARON, Pa, Sept. 29.-An-
Lnouncement was made by officials
of the Carnegie Steel company that
many more men returned to work
today; that two blast furnaces are
in full operation at the south works
in Farrell and that the bar and
blooming mills have practically
full quotas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-29

Continued on Page Five)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
BURGLARS CUT WALL
IN LAWRENCE. BANK
tBy Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23-Three at
tempts were made by burglars to
break into the vault Of the Lawrence
State Bank, at Lawrence, few miles
from here, early today.
Entrance first was gained to the
bank building by removal of a panel
from a rear door and the cutting into
brick wall surrounding the steel
safe. Failing to gain entrance from
this side. the robbers made a similar
attempt to enter from the opposite
side OF the vault compartment. The
brick wall, however, was too thick for
them. The final effort was made when
the burglars climbed to the attic of
the vault. making an unsuccessful at
tempt to enter it from the top. The
hole cut in the brick wall at the side
Of the safe was about fourteen inches
Squals.
Members of the Eastern Star gave
an entertainment last night in the Ma
sonic hall on the second floor Of the
building and it is the opinion of the
bank officials that this event, which
lasted until midnight, delayed the rob-
bers in their work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
MINE FIELDS STILL
MENACE TO SHIPS
IN THE NORTH SEA
fRx Associated Pressl

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Until the Ger
mans complete the sweeping OF mine
fields they laid in the North Sea there
will be considerable danger to ship.
ping in waters adjacent to the British
Isles. say British and American naval
authorities. Even after that work has
ended, which will not be earlier than
next summer, there will be some dan
ger which, they predict, will gradually
diminish.
1.-THE American barrage is swept as
completely as Is humanity possible.
Admiral Harry s. Knapp. of the Amer
lean navy, said to The Associated
Press correspondent. AFTER our area
had been pronounced 100 per cent
clear we re-swept $50 square miles OF
1t (about Is per cent? and found only
four, more mines. These were at
buoyed spot where the sweepers be-
lieved they had missed some"
'The greatest menace now" said
Lieutenant Commander Benson, of the
tee, 'is the unswept German area. Un-
til that field has been cleared there
will be a good many drifting mines
about. Afterward there will be some
danger but 1t will rapidly diminish as
the elements destroy the effectiveness
of the mines"
Mines Destroyed.
He said the committee accounted
for mines as follows: Five per cent
explode when laid. five per cent are
defective, 10 per cent soon become
useless through leakage and SO per
cent of the total number laid are de-
stroyed by the different systems of
sweeping employed by the British and
Americans.
Committee members believe that a
great many of the other 30 per cent
will be carried by the natural north
ward currents of the North Sea into
Arctic ice packs and destroyed; others
will 60 ashore on the Norwegian coast
as have many already. a great many
will become harmless through long
presence In the water and a certain
number will be destroyed by patrols
| which the British navy still is main
! tanning
Also the British navy has just arm
ed all merchantmen, except those call
ing at Irish ports, with high-velocity
rifles that they may destroy any mine
sighted. So many ships calling at
Irish ports have been raided for arms
that the admiralty believed 1t mad
visable to add to this danger
| Two Irish fishing boats of Cork re-
Gently sighted a drifting mine. The
captains mistook 1t for cask of rum
or wine and made a race for it. The
winner was the loser His boat was
| sunk
The Admiralty has had several re-
ports of drifting mine about coo
miles southeast of New York which
OlCerS hope some of the newly-a rm ed
merchantmen will destroy if it has not
already been rendered harmless by
the elements.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
Local Recruiter Refuses
Application of Briton

Only naturalized citizens can enlist
in the United States navy, according
to J. F. McAdams, local recruiter
While stationed in Indianapolis Nc
Adams was accosted by a former
British sailor who tried to enlist in
the United States navy. He had IL
years experience under the Union
Jack and his discharge papers highly
commended him. He also had a
rating similar to chief petty officer
in the u S. navy, but the Indianapolis
officials had to turn down his applica-
ton.
Frank F. Dollins, of Waverly, Ind,
is the first recruit gained by the new
recruiting officer. Dollins has enlist
ed in the radio service and will be as
signed to a special school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
Secretary Daniels Orders
Naval Decoration Report
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Secretary
Daniels today ordered a comprehens-
i've report on award of naval decora-
lions prepared for the Information Of
Chairman Page, of the senate naval
committee. 1t will include all recon-
mendations by individuals or by
boa rds and the action by the boards
and by the secretary himself upon the
recommendations. The order was IS
sued in response to a request from
Senator Page, which followed criti-
cism Of the manner in which some Of
the awards were distributed. Part Of
this criticism was made by Rear Ad-
mfral Sims who comma nded American
naval forces overseas during the war
Mr.. Daniels declined to comment on
the letter on the subject received by
him from Admiral Sims further than
to say that published excerpts from
the letter appeared to be substantially
correct although he had not had time
to read the communication carefully.
In the letter Admiral Sims declined
the decorations distinguished SER
vice medal-tendered to him person
ally on the ground that injustice had
been done some officers in the dis
tribution Of the awards.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
ORDERED TO D|vULGE
SOURCE Of LIQUOR

MUNC1E, Ind, Dec 23-Every per-
son arraigned in city court here on
a charge of intoxication must explain
where he obtained the liquor with
which he became intoxicated or re-
ceive the maximum penalty. This
ruling was made yesterday by William
A. Mcclellan, city judge. and he will
Receive support from Clarence E. Ben
adum. prosecuting attorney, and fed
eral officers who are here Investigate
ing the liquor cases. 1t is planned
to put in Jail those who will not tell
where they bought liquor here.
Fl A man giving his name as Jack Am
bern, taxicab driver, of Wabash.
who said he had no difficulty in buy
ing a quart of whiskey from a strang-
err for SIT. was arrested with the
liquor in his possession and will spend
eleven days in Jail serving out e fine.
Federal officers. who raided the
Boys Exchange, said to have been
operated by Liza Hughes. colored.
who is now under federal indict-
ment and can not be found, confis-
Gated a quart of whiskcy and about
rs empty whiskey bother. The place
supposedly had changed ownership.
and was thought to be operating as q
poolroom. At the home of Hugh Ber-
ry, the officers seized seventeen quarts
of whiskcy and two galloac Of alcohol.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
Living Conditions are
Impossible in Odessa,
Says English Worker
(By Associated Press)

BERWICK. Eng. Dec. 23.-The cost
of living in Odessa is about 800 times
more than before the war, says Miss
Russell, sister of the local food con
troller, who has just returned from
that Russian city. She lived there
for two and one-half years.
A pair of boots she says. cost from
1000 TO 5000 rubles-a years salary
and a dress was only to be had ct a
similar ruinous figure. In Odessa the
day before she left the English pound
was equivalent to 500 rubles instead
Of less than 10 as in pre-war days.
1.-The Bolsheviki," she explained.
ARE Communists and the principle Of
the Communists is everything for
themselves and nothing for the rest
The others they say have had their
turn, and they treat them with ruth
less cruelty. Life for the educated
people is utterly impossible. Those
who have money are fast eating into
their capital; those who have not are
dying of starvation. That also Is an
expensive business, for the cost of cof-
fins has reached a prohibitive figure"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
Christmas Trees Sell
for S Cents in Chicago
(By Associated Prcss)

. CHICAGO, Dec 23.-Christmas trees
today sold for as little as five cents,
take your pick" in some places, and
the price ranged up to Sligo, with the
evergreens still drug on the market.
Reluctance of local representatives of
Santa Claus to pay the So first de-
manded not only had driven down the
price but resulted in 10000 trees be-
ing distributed free and an additional
% carloads being offered today.
dealers had their trees here In
plenty Of time but retailers found that
people remembered last years high
prices and were not buying" said B. A.
Little. assistant general claim agent
of the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road in explaining why nearly a score
of carloads of trees were not accepted
by the consignees. 1.-THE firms kept
holding the supply on the tracks wait.
ing for higher prices. The higher
prices did not show up and with freight
amounting to nearly 500 day and
demurrage mounting the wholesalers
refused to accept the shipments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-23
DROP N! PRICES
:: : next SPRING IS
seen BY PALMER

;. WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Expecta-
ton Of a decline In retail food prices
beginning between Jan. and March
was expressed last night by Attor-
ney General A Mitchell Palmer. in
statement summing up the efforts of
the government to date in forcing
down the cost of living.
1.-THE cost of living. already under
control" said the Attorney General.
"can be reduced If every one will
produce to his utmost, II those who
buy and consume will save and elimi-
nate extravaganza, and If all honest
= persons will join with the department
s.of Justice in stamping out profiteerfng
and boarding."
Explaining that a downward trend
in retail food prices ordinarily was
shown during the first two months OF
year, Mr.. Palmer said it was the
hope of the government that this
trend viii be accelerated this year by
the campaign initiated by the govern
ment which just now is coming well
{ under way" =
!. Il Retail Price Halt Cited.
: Although statistics compiled an.
! nuallys by the government show that
IN previous years retail food prices
Increased during the fall months, Mr..
Palmer said that since August this
year such prices had been maintained
practically stationary.
Only since October 20. when neces-
sary amendments to tho Lever food
control act were passed, the attorney
generals statement said, has it been
possible to deal effectively with all
cases of profiteering and boarding
From Oct. 20 to date, 179 prosecutions
have been instituted. and prosecutions
and seizures have covered IL states,
It was added.
> Due to cooperation among the gov.
eminent and various retail merchants
associations, the statement said, pre-
vailing profits of clothing should De
reduced from S to so per cent.
The statement, which was issued
s. with the authorization of the govern
i ment officials associated with the at
torney general in the campaign To
force down living costs. included d
rector General of Railroads Walker D.
, Hines, was considered in certain quar-
tiers to be a summary of the govern
mcnts position in the face of the re.
Gently renewed demands of railroad
workers for in increase in pay.