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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
France to Resell to
y. s. Army Supplies
at Enormous Profits

Paris, Sept. 16.--The French minis
try Of finance. 1t is learned. will pay
part OF the $250.000. 900 due in oc-
| tober from France on the Anglo
French loan from the proceeds. of a
resale of the American army stocks
which it purchased. and upon which
| New York bankers will advance
sums reported to amount to $4,000. !
600. The Harris Brothers Company
OF Chicago. has engaged to become
the sales agent Of the French gov
ernment for the disposal of stocks
estimated at more than $3.50, 600 900
| in value
The stocks include an immense va
| riety of articles, including WOODEN
goods. harness. wagon wheels, hard
ware, canned foods and tools, a cons
siderable quantity OF which probably
| wall be resold in the United States,
some In South America and the re-
limainder In Europe. The French gov
ernment took over all the American
army supplies left In France, for the
The government has taken from
the stocks all the automobiles, rail-
way material and various stores of
timber and other commodities readily
salable, but has found the French
people unwilling. as rule, to buy
the timed goods. woolen underwear,
hosiery. tools and other manufac-
tured articles among the supplies,
made, for the American trade.
The Frenchmen who examine the
woolen underwear. for instance. find
the pattern slightly different from
that which they are accustomed 20
wear and prefer to pay more for
their home product. Warehouses
covering several acres at Issoudun
are filled with American wagon
wheels with steel hubs and the best
white spokes, which have no sale in
France. The French are also sus-
picious OF the canned fruit and vege-
tables from abroad.
Besides this difference in taste, the
government has found it difficult.
owing to various complications. to
sell in small quantities. and no large
firms have been willing to take the
risk Of handling the supplies whole
sale. The American agents lave
agreed to dispose of the stocks on
"a graduated sale OF percentage this
procedure having been recommended
to the French government by the
New York bankers whose advice was
requested.
It Is understood that the interest
rate on the $26.O0o, 900 to be advanced
to France by New York bankers
would be s per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
MINE UNION ENJoINED.

Restrained From Attempting to In
duce Nom Union Men to Join.
BY Associated Press.
Charlestown, w. Va, Sept. 16.-A
temporary injunction restraining ma
Ntional and district officers of the
United Mine Workers of America
from attempting to induce non union
coal miners to join the union in vio-
lation with contracts with employ
ing coal mining companies was
granted here today by three judges
of the supreme court of appeals
The injunction, which is directed
against John l.. Lewis and other ma
tional officers Of the United Mine
Workers. G. F. Keeney, district pres
ident, and Harold Houston, attorney
for the miners, was granted by
Judge II. A. Ritz, Judge George Pof-
tfenbarger and Judge William Miller
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

Boone-Ira Smith, one of Iowa's
last veterans Of the Mexican war,
passed away atthe home of his son,
Charles w. Smith, of this city, from
infirmities of old age. He was an
early settler in Iowa, coming here
soon after the war with Mexico. AS a
boy of II, he ran away from his
home in Maine to serve with the
Yankee forces against Mexico and he
participated in several of the last
engagements of the conflict He es-
capped without being injured. His
last illness dated from the armiSffce
celebration of 1919 in this city when
he was the nonored guest of the
more youthful veterans of this city.
He became ill during the celebra ton
and was low ir health since that
time. Except for his failing eyesight
he retained all his faculties to the
end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Harding Has Day Of Rest.

Marion, Sept. 16.-This was to be
another day of rest for senator Hard
ing, the republican presidential can
didate. Tomorrow he will make
a front-porch address on constitu-
tional government. to delegates from.
a number of surrounding counties
augmented by citizens Of Marion .
Marion county. A big parade to the
Harding home is planned.
Official announcement was made
at Harding headquarters here today
that the republican presidential can
didate will speak in Baltimore on the
night of Sept. 27, Wheeling, w, Va,
the night of Sept. 2S, and at Ash
land, KY, night Sept. 29.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

authority for the sale to, foreign ac-
count of American ships granted the
board under the terms Of the New
Merchant Marine Act.
The boards announcement said to-
day the American company had been
unable to interest steamship COM
panies in this country In the purchase
of the craft and consequently had
negotiated for their sale abroad.
The board said 1t had been inform
ed that the company would receive
about s66a,7o0 each for the ships, or
about t$171 per dead weight ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Dry League Names Public
Partial List of Wet
Congressman.
WILL OPPOSE THEM
FOR REELECTION
War to Be Wased Against Those
Congressman Whose Records Are
Wrong on Liquor Law enforcement
Tom Taseart,, Of Indiana, Amona
Those Whose - Defeat Will Be
sousht-WiII Support Watson.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. Sept. 16-officials of
the American Anti Saloon League, in
conference here today, made public
partial list of candidates for con-
sress against whom they will wage
battle because of the candidates po-
sit.on on prohibition.
Wayne B. Wheeler, general coun-
sci Of the league, in announcing the
list, declared the league policy to be
that every candidate not recorded as
favorable to rigid enforcement would
be fought ito the finish.''
Thomas Taggart democrat, who is
opposing Senator Watson, republican,
in Indiana, was among those nameu.
Mr.. Wheeler declared it was ''impera-
tive" to defeat Taggart and re-eIect
Watson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
POLES CONTINUE SUCCESS.

Capture 5000 Prisoners, Guns, and
Ammunition on Upper Bug.
BY. Associated Press.
Warsaw, Sept. 16.-Polish opera
tons against soviet forces along the
upper reaches of the Bug river have
been completely successful and So
Wet troops which had been concen-
trated for an attack in the direction
Of Lemberg have been defeated, ac-
cording to reports reaching this city.
The Poles have captured 5000 pris-
oners, twenty-six cannon, five air.
planes, two armored trains and sixty
machine guns, it is officially an
nOunced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
BROOKLYN HOLDS
CINCH ON PENNANT
Has Lead in National League Which
Is Almost impossible Of Being
Ovsrcome-Even Break in Remain
ing GamSs Will Land Team in First
Placs-Close Race In American.

By Associated Press.
New York, Sept. 16.-The eyes OF
the baseball world turned toward
Ebbetrs field today. where Brooklyn
and Cincinnati clash in the first OF
the series of three games tat will
have an important bearing on the
outcome of the pennant race in the
National League.
BROOKLYN, now leading, has twelve
more games to play. II the Superbas
break even in these contests they will
finish the season with ninety yicr
tories and sixty four defeats.
Cincinnati, the runners up to nose
out Brooklyn under these conditions
would have to capture fifteen of its
nineteen games, while the Giants
would have TO win fifteen out Of the
seventeen games.
The race for first honors in the
American League is also close. New
York has thirteen games to play,
Cleveland seventeen and Chicago
fourteen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
APPOINT INDUSTRIAL HEAD.

Lewis C. Carris to Have Control of
Industrial Rehabilitation.
By Associated Press
Washington, Sept. 16.-Industrial
rehabilitation work, provision for
which was made in a recent act of
congress, will be under direction of
Lewis H. Carris, former assistant
commissioner Of education In New
Jersey.
Appointment Of Mr.. Carris as as
sistant director for industrial re-
habilitation was announced today by
the supervisory control of the work
as it is carried Oh by state boards for
vocational education, and has been
employed by the federal board since
1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Result of Primary in Doubt
and Official Count Will
Be Necessary.
THOMPSON FACTION
LEAD OVERCOME
Big Majority For "Bis BiII' and His
Crowd in Chicago Overcome by
Heavy Down State Vote For Low
den Faction, Led by Oslesby and
Mckinley Thompson Ticket
Sweeps Chicago.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Sept. 16.-A close race
between the Lowden and Thomp-
son candidates today made noe
essary y complete count of tho
votes cast in yesterdays primary
to determine the result.
Supporters of~-Mayor William
Halo Thompson swept Chicago,
winning all county and city nom-
inationa for their men but tho
adherents of Governor Frank O.
Lowden carried the balance Of
the state by large majority.
Results, of yesterdays state
primary wore still in doubt late
this afternoon. Returns were
coming in slowly, with 1,117 pre-
cincts yet to be heard from, in
cludins 67s in Cook county and
1889 down state.
With $500 precincts out Of
5,737 in Illinois reporting this
afternoon. Len Small, of kanka-
kee, was leading John g. Ogfssby
in the republican suhernatoriai
race by 36,637. The figures wore:
, oglesby, 211,826; Small, 248,636..
In the senatorial race, 1860
precincts reporting gave Frank
Smith, Of Dwight, lead OF 29,-
063 over William B. Mckinley, Of
Champaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
international Council of Women Meet

International Council of Women Meet
BY Associated Press.
Christiania, Sept. 16.-The Inter-.
national Council of Women yester-
day elected Madame Chaponniere
Chalk, of Switzerland, president, and
Lady Aberdeen honorary vice presi-
dent.
A resolution was adopted urging
all countries to do their utmost to
save the children in the famine
areas Of Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
LITHUANIA CALLS ON US.

Thru Lithuanian Organizations Asks
Recognition by United States.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, Sept. 16.-Request for
the recognition of Lithuania by the
United States was made to Secretary
of State Colby at e meeting yester-
day of the Federation Of Lithuanian
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

Organizations in the United States
Inc organizations also requested
that the United States government
demand guarantees from Poland
that the shipment OF war supplies to
Poland should not be used in the
taking of Lithuanian territory
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
THIEVES Kill POKER PLAYER.
Rohert Swearingen. Of AIedo, II
Shot and Room Robbed.

by ASSOCldteu PreSS.
Aledo, H.. Sept. 16.-Robert Swear
ingen, age >3s, was shot and killed in
a. duel last night with two robbers,
who held up a poker game in which
Swearingen and several others Were
participating in Swearingen's room
The robbers made their escape in an
automobile after exchanging shots
with the chief of police. 1t is be-
lieved one OF the robbers was wound
ed. Only a small amount Of money
was secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
SEIZE ELECTRIC COMPANY, ;,

Italian Revolutionists Take Charge
Of Western Electric Company.
New York, Sept. 16.-Announce-
ment was made by the Western Elec-
trio Company here today that word
had been received of the seizure Of
the company's plant in Milan by Ital-
Ian revolutionary workmen. The
plant manufactures large part Of
the telephone and telegraph appara-
tus used by the Italian government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
The Weather.

Iowa-Fair tonight and Friday,
warmer in northwest portion tonight.
Range of temperature at Marshall
town: Wednesday, SO and 81; Tues
day, 80 and 81; Sept. s15. 1919, IS and
AZ. At this morning, 50; yesterday,
72.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
RACING CAR lNJuRts TWO.
Young Men Abandoned by Roadside
by Reckless Driver.

Special to Times -RepublicaT.
Council Bluffs, Sept. Is. - Fred
Nickel. IS, with both legs broken, and
Glen Heath, 10, badly bruised
are in hospital today, victims
of an unkno wn autoist. The young
men were driving near town last
night and encountered two racing
cars, one of which struck their car,
demolishing it and burying them in
the wreckage. After extracting the
injured men and laying them out on
the roadway the autoist fed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Ambassador. condoTes With Italy.

BY ASSOclateI Press. !
Rome, Sept. 16.-Hobert Under
wood Johnson, the American ambas-
sador, called on Foreign Minister
Sforza, today and expressed deep re-
gret, in the name of the American
government, for the earthquake dis
aster with its heavy loss of property
and life which had sbefallen Italy.
Count Sforza thanked the am
bassador warmly for his visit and
expressed the appreciation of the
Italiani government for the sympathy
and interest of the American ma
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
{, Anti BoIsheviki Gain Victories.

4 Anti BoIsheviki Gain Victories.
By Associated Press.
Constantinople, Sept. 13.-The an
ti-bolsheviki revolution in Caucasus
is reported to be gaining strength.
The Russians, who recently admitted
the evacuation of Baku, are said to
be still in retreat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
LEAGUE COUNCIL MEETS.

Sweden and Fip16nd Discussed-ln-
vites Poles and Lithuanians.
By Associated Press
Paris. Sept. 16.--The council of the
league of nations. WHICH was expect
ed to begin its NINTH session here on
Saturday, met this morning, the first
matter discussed being the conflict
between Sweden and Finland rela-
tive to the Aaiafnd islands. Poland
and Lithuania have been asked to
send delegates to Paris for the pur-
pose of attending session of the
congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
France and>SwitzerIand Talk Trade.
BY Associated Press.

Paris. Sept. 16.-Discussion Of
matters relative to trade interests
which, are pending between France
and Switzerland were discussed by
Premier Millerand and Doctor Giu-
seppi Motta, president of Switzer-
land, at Lausanne yesterday. and an
immediate agreement on all points is
understood to be in prospect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Falls With Glass Jars; Badly Hurt.

Special to Times-Republican.
Henderson. Sept. 1S.-Miss Lee, en-
iployed in the country home of Ell
Wilson, with her arms filed will.
empty fruit Jars. stumbled as she
started down the cellar steps. Size
plunged headlong to the cement base-
ment. Both arms were broken and
her face and body were badly cut by
glass. 1t is thought she vii! re-
cover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
MAcsWINEY GROWS WEAKER.
Lord Mayor of Cork Passes Bad
Night in Brixton Prison.

BY Associated Press.
London, Sept. 16.--Terence Mac
Swiney. lord mayor of Cork, who to-
day began the thirty fifth day OF his
hunger strike. was much weaker this
morning after spending a bad night,
according to the report of the home
Office from the physicians at Brixton
prison. The physicians said Mac
swiney had enjoyed Ness rest than
for several nights previously.
The lord mayor" said the morning
bulletin. issued by the Irish Self
Determination League, passed a
very bad night indeed. and was very
weak and worn out this morning"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
American League Battle.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Sept. IA three game
series that may play big part in de-
Gliding the American League penant
winner opened here today when the
Chicago White Sox met the New
York Yankees. In addition Babe"
Ruth was seeking a chance to knock
out his fiftieth circuit drive.
The White Sox entered today's
contest with a record of only eight
games won oat Of the last nineteen
played. Dick Kerr, left-hander, was
slated to pitch for Chicago against
Jack Quinn.
A brass band of fifty pieces accom-.
panied Ruth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Cox in Nevada.

BY Associated Press.
En- Route With Governor Cox,
Sept. 16.-Nevada today was the
d m cratic presidential nominee.
Five addresses comprised the COVER
nor's engagements today, following
his departure last night from Salt
Lake City, where he addressed large
audience at the tabernacle in closing
his Utah campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
MEXICAN "GETs" AMERICAN.
e. w. Speed Shot as He Steps Onto
Territory of Mexico.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
Washington, Sept. 16. = e. w.
Speed, an American Of Derby Tex,
was shot and killed by Mexican
named Santiago Cavazos on the Mex
ican end of the international foot
bridge at Nuevo, Laredo, yesterday,
according to telegram received to-
day by the state department from
the American consul at tha1. point.
4 Cavazos is now in Jail in Nuevo,
Laredo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Federal investigation Ordered.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Federal au-
thorities will make an Investigation
Of the explosion today in New York,
the department Of justice announced
. William J. Flynn, CHIEF: Of the
bureau Of investigation was expected
to leave for New York during the
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
TO SELL U. S. STEEL SHIPS.

Six Steamers to be Sold for Foreign
Registry at $662,7o0 Each.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, Sept. 10 The Ameri-
can Shipbuilding Company has been
authorized by the shipping board to
sell ten steel steamers of 300 dead
weight tons each for transfer to for
eign registry. This is the first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

Ores of grear extent have been
found in the ALIAS mountains, but
have been only perfunctorily mined
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
oUsTED SOCIALISTS UP.
Seek Vindieation in New York ir
Today's Election.

toddyS EIectlon.
By Associated Press.
New York, Sept. 16.-Special cleo
tions were held in Greater New York
today to fill vacancies in the state
assembly caused by the expulsion of.
the five socialists at Albany last
spring.
The socialist assemblymen who
were ousted after long trial on
charges of disloyalty sought vindica-
tion by appearing as candidates for
re election.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Press Discuss %. Newspaper Problems

Press Discuss es Newspaper Problems
BY Associated Press.
ST. Louis. Sept. 16.-Problems Of
the smaller newspapers occupied the
attention of the delegates as the Mis-
souri, Press Association convened
here today in annual session.
Particular attention will be paid, to
specialized branches of newspaper
work, according to delegates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

The magpie protects its nest with
rough thornS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Sept. 16-Returns from
additional precincts early today gave
in s,1op precincts out of 5,7s7. fairly
substantial leads for the Thompson
republican candidates over the ticket
favored by Governor Lowden.
In 1920 precincts in Cook county
and 1850 precincts outside OF Cook
county Smith was leading in the race
for United States senator with 1885,
o96 votes to 17O,455, for Mckinley
and 2s,2s2 for Chipperfield.
Returns from 1920 precincts In
Cook county and 1,62O precincts out
side of Cook county gave Small a
total Of 195,OSS votes for governor
over 17o,Ss9 for Oglesby, 15,549 for
Carlstrom and 1896 for Woodruff.
These additional returns were all
from city precincts. The country
precincts, which were expected to re-
turn heavy votes for Governor Low
den's candidates, were slow in COM.
ing in.
Radicals Control Colorado Democrats.
BY Associated Press.
Denver, Sept. 16.-With both lead
ing candidates for the republican
nomination for United States senator
claiming victory, it appeared prob
able today that an official count
might be, necessary to establish the
result. Returns from 1,12O precincts
OF the 1852 in the state gave Karl c..
Schuyler. Denver, a lead of 2,37S over
Samuel d. Nicholson, of Leadsville.
A victory for the Nonpartisan
League in the democratic primaries
was indicated. James NJ. Collins,
Nonpartisan League candidate for
democratic nomination for governor
has a lead of 1000 votes in two
thirds Of the precincts. Judge Tully
Scott Of the state supreme court, has
lead Of only 1,051 over w. r. CALI
cote. Nonpartisan League candidate
for the democratic nomination fur
United States senator.
Ed Anderson, Colorado Federation
of Labor official and candidate OF the
Nonpartisan League and labor party,
is leading Franklin Garringer for the
democratic nomination for lieutenant
governor by 5000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Italian Workers in Ugly-Mood.
By Associated Press.

by {A5SUCIdC6u FTeSS.
Milan, Italy, Sept. 15.-The Fed
Grafton Of Labor announced that it
has no intention of waiting on the
will of the masters. The only solu-
ton is acceptance of the mems pros
posal for collaboration in the man
agement Of the various industries
and if the employers do not soon de-
eide in this sense, it is declared that
energetic measurers will be adopted
to Intensity the agitation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16
Polk County Grows With Des Moines
Ry Associated press

Washington, Sept. .16.-The popula-
ton of Polk county. Iowa, including
Des Moines. is 154,029, an increase of
e43,591. or 39.5 per cent, according to
census figures announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-16

showered with broken glass but was
not hurt. When the explosion oc-
CURED. he said, he was sitting in
his office on the first floor Of the
building while other members of the
firm were at meeting on an upper
floor
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-08-20

.
lein, M. E. Lonnee. VIM. Gotta, Asa
Curtis, VIM. Butcher and Ezra Ledoux
and families spent Sunday at Birch
lake.
Miss Olga Woehlert returned Sunday
from weeks visit with friends in
Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Elk and son and
Mrs. M. Parks and daughters Sylvia.
Emma and Evelyn. returned home Sun
day from visit with relatives at Elk
River.
MI. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson Of Mime
apo]is are here visiting Mr.. Nelson's
parents, Mr. and Mrs Nels Nelson,
Seventh street northeast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orinda Noyes Of Mon
DAMN. Ia, are expected toy arrive to-
morrow for a visit with their son. NJ
c. Noycs OF Green Prairie Mrs. G. T.
Noyes of Morris is a guest at the Noyes
home this week.
William Melhorn Of Bemidji. who has
been employed at carpenter work here,
returned to Bem1dji Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August w. Anderson
and Mrs. Anton Anderson and little
son left Friday for Ninnea polls, where
they will reside. Emil Anderson. son
OF the FIRST named. came up here by