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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Text Of American
Agreement to Assist
France Made Public

Paris, July 3,-(By the Associated
Press.1-The texts of the agree
ments between France and the
United States and France and
Great Britain were given out by
the foreign Office yesterday. The
agreement with the United States
cites articles of the peace treaty
prohibiting Germany from terrifying
either the right or left bank OF the
Rhine or assembling forces within
so miles east of the Rhine and pro-
vides, in case these provisions do
not assure France proper security
and protection, the United States
is bound to come Immediately to the
aid of France If any unprovoked act
of aggression is made against it by
Germany.
1t is provided that the treaty shall
be submitted to the council of the
league of nations, which shall de-
eide whether to recognize it as an
engagement in conformity with the
league covenant, and also provides
that the treaty shall be submitted
TO the United States senate and the
French Parliament for approval.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
.PARD0NS GIVEN
men WHO SERVED
LONGEST TERM S.
Thomas Collins and FRANK
Dinsmore, Under Life Sen
tence for Murder, Freed
by the Governor.

Lincoln, July 3.-Thomas Collins,
who has served the longest period
of all prisoners in the state peni-
tentiary, and Frank L. Dinsmore,
who stands next to Collins in time
served, both life men, will be given
their liberty on the Fourth of July.
Taking advantage of the law
which permits the executive of the
state to pardon on the Fourth Of
July two men, Governor McKelvie
issued pardons which were present
ed to the two named Thursday eve
ming.
Thomas Collins was sent up from
Omaha for killing the owner of a
saloon in the redlight district, in
September, 1899, and was received
at the penitentiary January 3, 1900.
Frank L. Dinsmore was received
at the same institution April 80,
1901, for killing his wife and the
husband of another woman. He
was born in Ohio, but was sent up
from Dawson county.
Collins has been "trusty"> for
many years and has been at the
orthopedic hospital in Lincoln most
of the time. Dinsmore was drug
gist at the time of his sentence and
has been a valuable man at the in
stitution, acting in the capacity of
druggist, physician, teacher in the
prison school and in many other
capacities,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Lloyd George Tells Members
of British House of Commons
Former German Emperor
Soon Will Face Inquisitors.
SOME OF TREATY TERMS
TERRIBLE, PREMIER SAYS
Deeds That Justified Harsh
Pact Also Terrible; Teutons,
if They Had Won, Would
Have ExaCted Worse Terms.

London, July 3.-Wlliam Ho-
henzollern, the former German
emperor, will be brought to Eng
land in a British ship and impris-
oned in the Tower of London, ac-
cording to the Daily Mail.
The death penalty. will not be
sought, the newspaper points out,
but if he is found guilty the allies
ask his Punishment for life to a
remote island, following the pre-
cedent of Napoleon's exile on st.
Helena.
The international trial court had
intended to try the former en-
peror alone, the Daily Mail says,
but it is possible that the former
crown prince Frederick William
will also be arfaigned before it.
London, July 5.-(By the Asso
ciated Press. )-Premier Lloyd
George delivered in the House of
Commons Thursday afternoon an
explanation of the peace treaty,
which he described as "the most
momentous document to which the
British empire ever affixed its seal"
Speaks With Fervor.
Though showing the effects of
his long labors at Paris and lacking
his usual fire, the premier at times
made impassioned utterances y and
was loudly cheered. His announce
ment that the former German en-
peror would soon be placed on trial
before a tribunal sitting i'll London
was cheered most of all, while his
presentation of the Anglo-Frencll
convention, providing for British
aid if Germany should attack France
unprovoked-a convention analo-
gous to one between the United
States and France-was greeted
with unrestrained approval.
The scene recalled some of the
great speeches of the war. All the
seats were taken and every inch of
standing room was pre-empted. The
Prince of Wales, the American am
bassador, John w. Davis, and
Thomas Nelson Page, the japanese
and Italian ambassadors and many
other noted persons were in the dis
tinguished visitors gallery. The
gallery behind them was unusually
colorful, because under the recent
rules all were admitted to this sec
ton, and nearly monopolized the
space.
Premier Well Received.
The premier had a good reception
from all sections of the house. His
speech was largely impromptu and
discursive. He told of the peace
Continued on Page Two, Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
BIC D|R|C|bLE,
RUNNING WELL,
NEARS AMERICA
About 400 Miles Northeast Of
st. Johns, Newfoundland,
According to Wireless
Message.

St. Johns. N. F., July 3.-The
British dirigibie R-34 was about 400
miles northeast of St. Johns at 10
p. m. Greenwich time, according to
a message received tonight at the
admiralty wireless station here.
Spoken By Steamer Tiger.
i London, July 3.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press )-Theair ministry an-
nounced that his majesty's steam
ship Tiger had spoken to the R-34
at $50 p. m. in latitude 50 degrees
20 minutes north, longitude 40 de-
grees west. Apparently all is we'll
on board the dirigible.
Due at Mineola Today.
Washington, July 3.-The British
dirigibde R-34, en- route to the
United States on an attempted
round trip transatlantic flight, is
expected to reach Mineola, Long
Island, some time Friday, a British
admiralty wireless picked up by the
Otter Cliffs mann radio station late
Thursday and relayed to the navy
department, said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Michigan Forest Fires
Auain Threaten Towns

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, July s.
Forest fires, believed Wednesday to
have been brought under control.
we're again assuming threatening
proportions in Chippewa county
Thursday, as, the result of brisk
southeasterly wind.
The situation is, regarded as par
ticularly serious at the village of
Raco, about 20 miles west of here.
Grand Rapids, Mich, July 3.-Por-
tons of four counties are being
swept by forest fires, Around the
village of Vanderbilt, in Otsego
county, number of families already
have been driven from their homes.
and in Kalkaska county household
ers in three towns are preparing to
leave if the flames sweeping toward
them are not checked before night.
1t is estimated the monetary loss
in the four counties will total close
to $l,000,00O.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Move to Determine
? Whether IT'S Drinks
Intoxicating or Not

Washington. July Sin line with
the announced policy of the depart
ment of Justice to proceed imme-
diately to bring test cases in all
Jurisdictions where beverages con-
tanning more than one-half of l per
cent of alcohol are being sold,s AS
sistant Attorney General Frierson
issued orders to all district attor-
neys in wet territory to prosecute
all cases thus arising.
Specific instructions were sent to
the district attorneys of San Fran
cisco and Chicago, where alleged
violation of the wartime prohibition
law had been reported, to act at once
to have the courts decide whether
2A per cent drinks are Intoxicating.
A report from the district attorney
at Atlantic City said number Of
arrests. had been made there and
that the sale of alcoholic drinks had
been stopped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
MILLION UNION
WORKERS TO co
ON STRIKE TODAY
Walkout Protest Against Re-
fusal of New Trial to
Mooney.

San Francisco, July 3.-One mil
lion workers will commence Friday
five-day strike as protest against
refusal of California courts to grant
a new trial to Thomas ]. Mooney,
convicted in San Francisco of muir
der in connection with the prepared
ness day bomb explosion, a state
ment from the International Work
ers' Defense league said. The de-
Tense league has been considering
the campaign to free Mooney and
Warren K. Billings, also serving a
life sentence for murder.
Fifteen hundred local unions in
the United States and Canada have
voted in favor of the strike, Felix
Schulberg of the Defense leagues
executive committee said, and two
international organizations, the jew
elry workers and custom tailors,
voted to go out as a unit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
PREPARE AGAINST BOMB PLOTS
Willard Sure He'll
Retain His Title;
"I'n Win dempsey

Toledo, July 3.-In statements
prepared for the Associated
Press, Willard and Dempsey
gave their views on their contest.
Champion Jess Willard said:
From the day I signed the
contract to defend the champion
ship it has been my one idea to
enter the ring in condition to
give my best efforts to the pub
lie and titular honors, which l
am fortunate enough to hold.
Il have trained with this in
mind for a period of more than
three months to the best Of nay
ability and intend to give every
ounce of strength and degree of
skill that l possess to the defense
of the championship. l know
that some followers of boxing do
not agree with my system of
training, but I am convinced l
know myself and my condition
ing requirements. | believe that
I ann in perfect shape and conf
dent that l shall successfully de-
fend the championship. If it
should prove that l am wrong |
shall stand up like man and
admit the superior boxing ability
of my opponent without quibble,
excuse or alibi. Beyond that |
feel that events must speak for
themselves"
Challenger Jack Dempsey fore
cast his victory in the following
words:
six weeks of consistent train
ing has made me fit for the big
event of my life. In all my
career l never felt better than |
do right now and am as certain
of victory as man can be. The
bigness of Willard does not both
er me. l like the big ones. Carl
Morris and Fred Fulton were
not dwarfs and I put both of
them away, doing the trick every
time in less than one round. No
man in the world can Withstand
the attack | will wage when I
enter the ring with Willard. My
youth, strength and natural fight
ing ability will prove more than
an Offset to the extra poundage
of the champion.
, "That | have real confidence
in my ability to take the title
away from Willard is to be be-
lieved. l have never yet met
man l feared. They all look
alike to me and unless Willard
is the superman claimed by his
supporters, | will knock him out
in hurry. l would not be sur-
prised to list q him along with
Fulton, Morris and the other
one-rounders. He may get by
the first, but if he does he is only
framing lot d trouble for him.
self. Pm sure ready to go to
him. I hope it is a good battle,
no matter how short it is. Take
it from me, though. you are talk
ing to the winner"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Warning in Pittsburgh vicin-
ity to Maintain Special
Guards at Plants Issued From
the State Headquarters.
SPOKANE CITY COUNCIL
REQUESTS FEDERAL HELP.
Extra Precautions Are Taken
to Protect Rich New Workers
From Attacks of Radical
Anarchists and Socialists.

Pittsburgh, Pa. July 3.-A warm
ing to industrial plants in this vicin-
ity to maintain special guards as
precaution against bomb outrages
Friday. was contained in a telegram
from George F. Lumb, acting super
intendent of state police at Harris
burg, received by Chief of Detec-
tives Clyde S. Edeburn. The tele-
gram said the state police had re-
ceivcd reports of thefts of large
quantities of powder and dynamite
in different parts of the state in the
last few days, believed to have been
stolen by radical agents..
Request State Troops.
Spokane, Wash, July "a re-
quest for state or federal troops.
protective measure against possi-
Bile radical outbreaks here July 4,
in connection with reported dem
onstration against the imprisonment
of so-called political prisoners, was
sent to the war department and to
Governor Hart by the city council.
A request to the commandant Of
sent to the War department and to
Major Thomas Ashton. command
ing the third battalion of the state
militia, was met with the statement
that they lacked authority to order
out the troops. The petition then
was carried to Washington and
Olympia.
ALI Police Modified.
New York, July 3.-Every man of
New York's police and detective
force, more than 1l,00O in number,
was mobilized Thursday to remain
on continuous duty until Saturday
morning as precaution against
another possible attempt by anarch-
lists to inaugurate a reign of terror
independence day. Special guards
were thrown about the city's public
buildings and the homes of promi-
nent citizens.
As an added pTecaution, plans
were perfected for the rapid mobi-
lization of the city regiments of the
state guard in the event of any
widespread disturbance.
The city hall, the sub-treasury,
the criminal courts building, St
Patricks cathedral and several other
important public buildings and
churches were placed under guard.
Guards also were sent to the
homes of former Senator Clark of
Montana, Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Continued on Pnge Two. Column Two,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
EX-DRY LEADER
IS ARRESTED ON
LIQUOR CHARGE
Former Omaha Anti-Saloon
League Head Held to
, Grand Jury.

]. M. Leidy, we'll known in. Oma-
ha as the head of the Anti-saloon
league few years ago, was held to
the jury in Council Bluffs yesterday
afternoon under $1,000 bonds after
arraignment before Justice Cooper
on the charge of maintaining a liq-
uor nuisance. A pool hall conduct
ed by him at $40 Broadway was
raided by Sheriff Groneweg's men
and seven pints Of whisky seized
An application for liquor injunc-
ton was also filed against Leidy by
County Attorney Swanson. Leidy
has been in business in Council
Bluffs since leaving Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Baker Orders Army
Reduced September |
to Peace Time Basis

Washington, July 3.-Orders for.
the rehabilitation of the army by
September 80, to the peace-time
strength of approximately 233, ,308
officers and men authorized by the
national defense act, were issued to-
day by the War department..
By that date all officers of the
regular army must be returned to
their permanent grades and officers
holding commissions only for the
emergency, including applicants for
permanent appointment must be
discharged.
Announcement that the army,
would be reduced to less than 240.-
900 officers and men by September
80, was accepted here to mean that
definite plans had been made to
withdraw practically the entire
American expeditionary forces be-
fore MANY weeks. So
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Ringer Writes
Letter--Gets
Hot Answer
Mr.. Ringers Letter.

Omaha, July 2-Mr. Victor
Rosewater, Editor of The Bee
Dear Sir: The following para
graphs are quoted from The
Omaha Sunday Bee of June %,
last, under the caption, Bootleg
gers expect to continue \ their
trade in spite Of wartime dry
act"
During the last four weeks
thousands of gallons Of whisky
have been brought to this city. 1t
is estimated that never before in
the history of Omaha have such
great stores of liquor been con-
veyed here. Persons who are in
close touch with the situation de-
clare that not even when licensed
saloons were running full blast
was there as much whisky stored
in Omaha as there is today
"'We never did have much fear
: of the Omaha police, said one
man who came into the. city from
Missouri yesterday with his car
loaded down with Sc cases of
whisky. I have always figured
that l would get caught with
about one load out of Is, and
would charge it off to profit and
loss. l have been caught just
twice, and was fined once
with the great amount OF
whisky now stored in Omaha,
which is being augmented hourly
day and night, it is estimated the
supply will meet the demand for
the next six months"
"Omaha bootleggers say they
will continue in their occupation,
excepting to contend with the law,
as they have done in the past; ex-
pecting to pay for protection
when compelled to do so by Off
GERS of the law, as has been their
practice heretofore, and expecting
to pay a fine when they meet an
honest enforcer of the statutes,
which sometimes is the case"
In the interest of law enforce
ment, will you kindly assist the
police department by giving US
the names of the reporters who
have the information upon which
this article is baseda so that we
can call on them and get full data
for the purpose of prosecution of
those who are violating the law?
Everyone. except the criminal,
is interested in seeing that tn
1 laws are vigorously enforced, and
we ask that you cooperate with
us in the way herein suggested.
Yours truly.
]. D. RINGER,
Superintendent OF Police.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Manitoba's Right to Grant
Divorce Affirmed by Law

Ottawa. July 3.-The province of
Manitoba's initiative and referendum
law was held to be unconstitutional
by the imperial privy council, accord
ing to cable advices received today
from London. The decision, in dis
missing Manitoba's appeal, held that
the provincial government lacks the
right to institute direct legislation"
The privy council at the same time
affirmed Manitoba's right to grant
divorces as a result of which, local
barristers predict there will be a
rush of from 200 to $50 husbands
or wives with separation petitions
to the courts at Winnipeg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Atlantic City Saloon Men
HsId for Selling Whisky

Atlantic City, July 3.-Nine saloon
keepers were held in 81 900 bail in a
hearing before the United States
commissioner charged with violating
the war emergency dry law by SELL
ing whisky and wine. Apparently
no charge of beer selling was lodged
against the offenders.
The proprietor of leading board
walk cabaret emporium was singled
out as the chief offender and his
bail was fixed at $1,000. A number
of bartenders and walters gave bail
in $500 to $780, Their cases will
come before the federal grand jury
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
De Valera Will Address
Hibernian Convention

San Francisco, July s.--United
States Senator James D. Phelan
telegraphed to the committee in
charge of arrangements for the ma.
tional convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians in San Fran
cisco, July IS, that Eamonn De
Valera, provisional president of the
Irish republic, had accepted an in
vitation to address the convention.
The convention committee plans
to ask De Valera to unveil in Golden
Gate park a statue of Robert Enl-
met NM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Esthonian Warships Take
Fortress of Roldera

- Copenhagen, July 3.-Esthonian
warships have captured the fortress
of Boldera, at the mouth of the
Dvina river and have cleared the
river Of German armed vessels as
far as the Muehlgrabe canal. An
Esthonian official statement con-
tanning this announcement. says that
four German vessels were captured
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Jess Willard and Jack Demp-
sey, Both Said to Be in Top
Notch Trim, to Decide Heavy
weight Championship Today.
FIGHT EXPECTED TO BE
GREATEST EVER STAGED
Queensbury Rules; One Min
ute Rest Periods; Ollie Pc
cord, Referee; Two Judges;
Twelve Rounds; Even Bets.

Toledo, July 3.-(By the Associ-
ated Press.)-With the worlds
heavyweight pugilistic championship
at stake, Champion Jess Willard
and Challenger Jack Dempsey will
box II rounds at Bay View park, on
the banks of the Maumee river here,
July 4, in what is expected to be
the greatest event of its kind ever
staged
Eclipsing all previous records in
this direction, Promoter Rickard
had guaranteed 100000 to Willard,
win, lose or draw, and $27,50O to
Dempsey under the same conditions,
while the profits from the moving
pictures will be divided into thirds.
An arena to seat $4,000 spectators
has been erected at a cost of $780,
600 and if the gate receipts are up
to expectations, more than 81 100000
will pass through the hands of the
promoter. Seven per cent will go
to local authorities. 10 per cent to
the government in the form of war
tax, while scores of other expense
details will cut heavily into the
huge sum.
The giant boxers agreed to box
under the Marquis of Queensbury
rules, with the kidney punch land
the side hand chop blow or rabbit
punch barred There will be one
minute rest periods between rounds
and a referee and two judges to
pass on the pugilistic merits of the
contenders in case both men are on
their feet at the close of the 18th
round.
Referees Decision Final.
In case of knockout. the action
OF the referee in counting out the
fallen boxer will close the bout. If
the judges disagree after II rounds
of boxing the referee will cast the
deciding vote. He will also be re-
quired to secure confirmation of at
least one judge before disqualifying
a principal for fouling or other vio-
lation of the rules.
Although Dempsey will wear
especially constructed five-ounce
gloves, Wizards will weigh nearer
six ounces, due to the size of his
hands. There will be no more pad
ding in his gloves, however, than
in those of the challenger.
The contest will be fought in a
20-foot square ring and each boxer
will be allowed S seconds in his
corner. Soft bandages and a rea-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Mexicans Raid Ranch.

El Paso, July 3.-Mexican bandits
raided the ranch of the Palomas
Land and Cattle company, a Los
Angeles corporation, June 27, driv-
ing off 40 head of steers, H. S.
Stephenson, general manager an
nounced. A letter signed Maxine
Cervantes" was left at the ranch say
ing the bandits would kill any of
the ranch managers and employees
who attempted to follow them. The
Palomas ranch is southwest of Co.
lumbus. N. NJ. in Chihuahua. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Gompers Says Acute
Unrest in Detroit
Due to Prohibition

Washington, July 3.-Prohibition
in Detroit, Mich, has brought about
an industrial situation acute and
charged with danger, owing to the
spread of radicalism and the deadly
doctrines of the |. w. w." Presi-
dent Gompers of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor asserts in report
filed with the senate judiciary COM
mittee. The document which was
made public, supplements Mr.. Com
pers' testimony before the commit
tee June IA, opposing prohibition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Three Killed When Train
Hits Auto Near OnaWa, la.

Sioux City, Ia, July 3-A Chi
cago passenger train on the North
western struck an automobile con-
tanning five persons, two miles east
Of Onawa, Ia, south of here, Thurs
day night, killing David Lamb, a
farmer, his l4year-old daughter;
fatally injuring Winnifred Marshall,
school teacher, and seriously in
juring two other daughters of Mr..
Lamb, aged and 9 years. Miss
Marshall died from her injuries in a
Sioux City hospital. All of the vic
tins lived at Onawa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
German National Body
Will Likely Dispose Of
Peace Treaty by July 81

Weimar, July 3.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.)-The German ma
tional assembly. it is expected-will
dispose of the constitution and war
time measures by the end of this
month and then adjourn to recon-
vene in October. Elections are not
expected to- be held before January.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-04
Use of Fireworks July 4
Forbidden bv Law, But

Washington, July 3.-Use of fire.
works and explosives in the cele-
bration of independence today is
prohibited under the wartime ex-
,plosives law, but as congress failed
to make any appropriation for the
enforcement of the act this fiscal
year, officials said violators proba-
bly, would escape punishment. I