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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
SENATOR CLASS FAV0Rs
DRAFT TING W. c. M 'AD0O
Says Letter OF Withdrawal Has
Strengthened Him and Predicts
His Nomination.
WILL LEAD PLATFORM FIGHT
Will Urge Acceptance of Treaty
Plank Adopted by Virginia Con-
vcntion and Expects Adninistra-
ton Forces to Control Convention.
ny JAMES II. Nouns,,.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-The
movement to mako William Gibbs
McAdoo the Democratic nominee for
the President was given greater mo-
mentum by the arrival here late this
afternoon of Carter Glass. Senator
from Virginia. regarded as spokes-
man of the President.
Glass said he thought the letter OF
declination issued by McAdoo had
merely strengthened his candidacy,
and expressed tho opinion that tho
convention would nominate him. He
consulted with McAdoo last Saturday
before the letter was issued and ad-
-Ased against giving 1t out.
Statement Highly Significant.
The fact that the Senator confer
red with President Wilson Just be-
fore leaving Washington makes his
statement respecting McAdoo's cam
didacy highly significant.
In any event Senator Glass brought
tho latest word from the President
regarding tho league OF nations
plank, and is ready to lead tho fight
in the platform committee to have
1t adopted. Tho President, has
given his full Endorsement to the
Virginia platform and desired IL
adopted In toto as tho dcclarat ton
OF tho national convention. 1t favors
ratification OF the treaty In tho form
in which the President presented II
to the Senate. criticizes all who sun
|rDrIirna-i -. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
SENDS HARDING PHOTO OF
THAT. PRO-|R|SH LETTER
Frank Walsh Asks Nominee tu
Withdraw His Denial That
He Wrote II.
ITS AUTHENTICITY ADMITTEl
Speaking for Nominee Secretary
Says Letter Is Genuine and There
Was No Intention To "Icdgc" or
'Chcat."

KANSAS CITY. June 23.-Frank +.
Walsh, former chairman of the Fed
eral Industrial relations commission,
tonight made public a copy of let
ter Senator Warren q. Harding. Re-
publican presidential nominee. wrote
to him, In which the Senator eN-
pressed "a very sympathetic feeling
for tho movement to bringNabout the
indepe ndence of Ireland"
Senator Harding's letter as given
out by Mr.. Walsh. dated March 81,
last, read as follows:
II have very strong conviction
myself of the very great part played
by the Americans OF Irish birth and
ancestry in the winning OF indcpend-
ence and the making of our own
great United States. More than that,
1 have very great sympathetic feel
Ing for the movement TO bring about
the independence OF Ireland and the
establishment OF Irish nationality.
which is the national aspiration OF
any liberty loving people.
II must confess l did not think
we'll OF the insinccre demonstration
in the Senate recently in handling a
reservation TO the league OF nations
treaty in behalf OF Ireland. The in
sincerity of ii was made manifest
when sixteen Senators who pressed
the Irish reservation, refused 10 vote
for the treaty after it was incor-
poratcd. had the satisfaction my
self of casting n favorable vote after
the incorporation was made"
Mr.. Walsh also made public n let
ter TO Senator Harding asking the
Co
preston which may have been
created by the qualified denial OF
yourself and secretary sent out by
the Associated Press that such let
ter had been written by YOU"
Announcement was made at Sena-
tor Hardng's office in Washington
on June 10 that n search of the flies
Continued on Second PaGc.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
TAMMANY CHIEF
IS CHARGED With
FALS|FY Y|NG TAX
Murphy and Five Others
Indicted Accused of De-
frauding Government.
SMITH, OF VICE WAR FAME,
is ALLEGED C0NSPIRATOR
Intimidation of Manufacturer
Also Among Accusations
of Grand Jury.
Iny Associated Press.

NEW YORK. June 23.-Indictniont
OF Charles f.. Murphy. leader OF Tam
many Hall. and five others on
charges of conspiracy to def-aui the
United States by falsifyin5 income
tax returns an attempted int,mation
of Louis y. liartog. wealthy man.
ufacturer, through criminal prosecu-
tion. was announced here today. The
cretly by the extraordinary grand
prise. Murphy is now on his way TO
the Democratic National Convention
at San Francisco.
others indicted with Murphy were
Assistant District Attorney James L.
Smith. one OF the central figures in
The vice war" between the district
attorneys office and the Police De-
par,mcnt: John a. Mccarthy. former
business partner of JoEn Murphy.
brother of the Tammany leader;
Arthur j. Baldwin, a lawyer: Ernest
Il. Walden. vice president OF the Corn
Products Company, and the Corn
Products Company itself. Bail for
each defendant was fixed ct $1,000.
WIN
Murphy Is charged. among other
things. with trying to intimidate
Hartog into settling $4,000. 600
damage suit brought against the
Tammany leader after the latter is
alleged to have withdrawn promised
financial support in n glucose product
firm IN which IIartog was Interested
The indictment alleges that Murphy
threatened to accuse lIartog OF arson,
to expose to his wife his alleged Sc
cret relations with another woman,
send him to Jail for offenses he did
not commit and ruin his business.
Hartog. the indictment sets forth,
procured s7,00O.OoO order for his
product from the British government
during the war. He found difficulty
in acquiring the necessary amount of
glucose TO complete the order. He
then enlisted the aid OF Murphy.
through whose influence. the indict-
ment recites, the needed ingredient
was obtained from the Corn Products
Company.
Entered Suit for SI25,GOO.
Hartog and Murphy later disagreed
over business matters and Murphy
sued Hartog to recover $4,000 in
vested in the manufacturers COM
pany. Then lIartog sued Murphy. the
Corn Products Company. and Bald
win to recover sl0,000,000 profit he
said he had lost through withdrawal
of Murphy's pledged support. assert
ing he no longer could get glucose
from the Corn Products Company.
HartoS was summoned to Assistant
District Attorney Smiths office while
these court actions were pending.
Hartog alleges Smith summoned him
TO force him to pay Murphy his Sl25,-
900, but Smith claims he issued the
summons for Hartog solely in the in
terest of prosecution of sugar prof.
teers. Hartog's brother was lined
$1,000 in Federal Court for sugar
proiiteering, but Smith gave IiartoS
himself a clean bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
WILSON ASKS TENNESSEE
TO GIVE WOMEN BALLOT
Governor Roberts Announces
Promptly He Will Comply With
Request Of President.
SUFFRAGE LEADERS PLEASED
Abandoned by Republican Party
and Presidential Nominee Suffra-
Eists Now Look Toward San Fran
cisco for Help in Securing Quota.
Inx uniyersnl scryiccl

WASHiNGTON, June 23.-Prcsi-
dent Wilson was quick today TO take
advantage of the situation created by
the frank assertion OF suffrage lead
ess 'that their interview with Scna-
tor Harding yesterday had been
disappointing"
Tho President. In telegram to
Governor a.. II. Roberts, OF Tennes1
see. urged that a special session O.
tho State Legislature be called to
vote on the Susan E. Anthony
amendment. Thirty-five States al
ready have ratified the amendment
and only one more - needed TO make
it possible for the women OF the
rountry TO vote at the coming presi-
Dental election.
Presidents Urgent CnH to Tcnucssce.
President Wilson's telegram to
Governor Roberts follows:
Governor y. III. Roberts,
Nashville. Tenn.
at would be real service to the
party and to the nation If 1t J.; pos
sible for you under the peculiar pro-
visions OF your state Constitution.
having in mind the recent decision OF
the Supreme Court in the Ohio ease.
To call n special session of the Leg
i;lature of Tennessee to consiler the
suffrage amendment. Allow me to
urge this very earnestly.
"WOODROW WILSON"
Suffrage leaders here were greatly
clated at the action OF the President.
Miss Alice Paul. cE:irman of the Ma
tional Woman's pa. said:
.lnN. - l..
that the Democrats are seeing the
opportunity they possess to furnish
the final State which will complete
ratification of tho suffrage amend
ment and will enfranchise the women
of the country.
The woman's party has contended
since the Supreme Court decision
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
100000 FIRE WRECKS
BIG BALTIMORE CONCERN
SeYcn-Sto-y Structure Swept by
Flames Within Sight of Startling
Point of 1904 Blaze.
jny Associuted Prcss.l

BALTIMORE, MD. June %
Starting within several hundred feet
OF where the great fire OF 1904, which
wiped out Datimorc's business dis
trict, flames early this morning prac-
tically wrecked the seven story
building at 81 Hopkins Place. and
quickly spread to four other struc-
lures.
The damage. according to insur-
ancc men Mt the scene. will likely
reach Sl,00o.00O and this brings the
fire damage for Baltimore to ST.
100000 for twelve hours, the first
blaze being in the sevcn-story Darby
Building. which swept the wholesale
house of Blumberg Brothers.
The chief sufferers by today's fire
are garment manufacturers. occupy
ing the building at 81 Hopkins Place.
They are the American Coat and Suit
Company. Tobies, Baker & Co, New
York Pants manufacturing Company,
and l.. Summerfield. The other
buildings were less seriously dam
aged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
WILSON APPLIES
SPUR TO D|LATORY
RAILROAD BOARD
President Urges Immedi-
ate Action on Mems
Wage Requests.
BROTHERHOOD MAN SAYS
"RAISE OR STRIKE" SOON
Secretary of Labor Cornmends
Patience of,Workers and
Scores Delay.
.iny A..or.a,c.i prs.s /

BS A. @U,at eel Press
WASHINGTON. June 23.-The rail-
road labor board at Chicago has been
urgently requested by President Will
son 10 expedite its wage decision.
The Presidents message resulted
from the general unrest among rail-
road workers over the wage question
other employees at philadelphia.
Baltimore and other cities. Its tex,
was no; made public. but unonicially
!, vas described as being OF "a force
ful character"
nouncement OF the Presidents ac-
ton. W. y. Doak. vice-presidcnt OF
the brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men, issued warning that unless
there was "a settlement OF the now
year-o!d wage controversy by the
end or this week. tho situation pr. b.
ably would be much worse than at
present.
The railroad labor board. Mr.. Doak
said: lis wholly responsible for the
present bad situation" He added
that the chiefs. OF the railroad
brotherhoods desired the public to
know that this much heralded. lid
advocated method OF adjusting sucs-
tlons of this character. according to
present indications. is rank and
hopeless failure"
Secretary Wilson Urges Speed.
AT the same time Secretary Wilson.
OF the Department OF Labor. declared
In formal statement that while the
labor board had had Il big task 10
perform 1t could render no better
public service in the existing s!tua-
ton than by coming to speedier
determination OF the questions at is
sue before it,"
The secretary said tho railroad
workers had been Extremely patti
ent under manifold difficulties" and
that IL would be great victory for
them and their official spokcsmcn "it
they continue to exercise The same
Patience and the same courage until
the Railroad Labor Board has reached
decision, which everybody hopes
Viii he at an early date
The chiefs of the brotherhoods,'
Mr.. Doak's statement continued, are
considering means to assist in every
manner TO start the wheels of trans
portation. but know full we'll that
these men must first be given SUBJ
stantial increases in pay before such
can be accomplished.
The board has no reasonable or
legitimate excuse in not /granting
substantial increases in wages TO
railroad employees and there can be
no escape from the fact that the
United States railroad board now
sitting in Chicago. is wholly respon-
sible for the present bad situation.
ey have been told of the serious
IS of the situation and urged.
b ;ged. and pleaded with to meet
thss question, but they apparently
arc not alive to their duties and re-
sponsibilitics. The brotherhoods have
To act. We informed them that un-
less they did act we would be COM
PEELED to appeal TO the American pub
lie and to notify the President of the
United States OF the seriousness OF
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
LAY FIRST STONE FOR
MEMORIAL TO HEROIC
DEFENDERS OF NERDUN
Ceremony Witnessed BY
Dcfdchmenfs Of Erery
French Army Corps.
lBy Associated rress.I

VERDUN. June 23.-Thc first stone
was laid today for the monument to
be erected here in honor of the SOL
diers who fell in the victorious bat
tie for the defense of Verdun. The
ceremony occurred in tho presence
of detachments bearing the colors of
all the French army corps.
The date selected for the event was
the fourth anniversary of the farth-
est advance into the Verdun region
made by the Germans--the day that
marked the turning point in the
great struggle for possession of this
notable strategic point of the battle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Test Machine Gun That
Will Use No Explosives
my Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, juno GA new
model of machine gun opcrntinE
by centrifugal force md using no
cxplosivcstfs being secretly tested
by army officials md other gov
crnmentnl experts mt tho bureau
OF standards. The weapon is snId
to have n capacity of 900 shots
minute against the 500 or aOc OF
the present types OF explosive gun,
hut It's muzzic velocity IL only 1910
feet per second, mt 1f,0GO revolu-
tions per minute, as compared with
200 feet of the Browning gun.
The great advantage OF the CEN
trifugni gun. army experts say,
will be In Its noiselcs. operation
which ahould mns<c It difficult of
location by nm enemy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
MADOO NAILS AS LIE
REPORT I'LL HEALTH
FORCED WITHDRAW WAL
ChoTacieriSes as Bcspicabie
Story That He Has
Tuberculosis.
[ny Assoclated press.l

NEW YORK. June 23.-In n writ
ten statement today, w. G. McAdoo
branded as false the report of n New
York newspaper. which declared he
would not make the presidential race
because Of i'll health.
The statemen. says:
My attention has just been called
to tho statement that 1 have tuber-
culosis. 1t Is amazing that any repu-
table newspaper or individual would
be guilty of such wanton false
hood. There is not n shadow Of foun-
dation for such "a statement. It
would be impossible for me to pub
licly characterize such despicable
methods"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
"Ro THANKs,".sA Bryan
Too Busy Making Democratic Plat
form to nother With Third
Party.
IRy Associated Prrss.I

GREAT FALLS, MONT, June 23.-
William ]. Bryan will not be n can
didate of third pas;y for the presi-
dency. he declared today In comment
ing on n dispatch last night from
Lincoln, Ncb., telling Of his indorse-
ment for the presidency by Nebraska
members OF tho. committee OF forty
eight.
II am too busy fixing planks for the
Democratic party to think of running
for President" he said. "and I am
doubtful Of third party, expcdlency."
Mr.. Bryan left today for San Fran
cisco, saying as he left, mo man
against tho policy OF prohibition will
be named by the convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Returns S Borrowed From
Harding Some Years Ago
my Asxocinted prcss.I

WASHINGTON, June 23.-AmonS
the daily quota of conErntulntory
letters and promises of support
Senator Harding today received the
following from a man in Rochcs-
ter. Pal
'.It In not my Intention to owe
President os the United states
anything except my admiration
md good will, therefore ! enciose
my check for 81. Some years. ngo
In your private Office at Marion. Z
borrowed the si for reasons you
may Imagine. 1t helped ut time
when work was scarce and money
searcer."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
STRIKE OF WIRELESS MEN
CALLED OFF BY LEADERS
of Radio Operators Bnc&
ON Jobs After Walkout Which
Threatened shipping.
icy Associated rress.l


LONDON, June 23.-Thc strike OF
wireless operators, which threatened
to bring shipping activities to vir-
tual standstill, has been called or,
This action was taken as conse-
quencc Of meetings OF the Associa-
tion or Wireless Telegraphists held
today at London. Liverpool and other
ports. The wireless leaders declare
they have secured guarantees of fair
treatment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
DEATH WARNING SENT
TO CARDINAL LOGUE,
PRIlNAT OF IRELAND
Venerable Ecc{esiasiic Has
Denounced British Method,
Rut Opposes Violence.
tBy Universal servicol

DUBLIN, June 23.-Cardinal Logue,
primate of Ireland, addressing a
gathering of priests today at May
nooth, warned them they ere the
guardians of Gods law on earth and
that the Commandments must rule
surpeme even TO the neglect of tenn
pOrak patriotic interests. Love OF
country is virtue. he said. but 1t
must be kept within the limitations
OF Gods law.
AS for Ireland's 1amcntable state"
the Cardinal said he could not say
whore the blame lay.
The archbishop said In his speech:
II have received a death warning,
though 1 have never been n poll
tician."
(Note.-ArchbishopL Logue in recent
months has repeatedly denounced the
methods. of British administration in
Ireland, but has declared his un-
cquivocal opposition to Ireland's se-,
cession from the empire.)
D.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
PERSONAL LIBERTY AS
PARAMOUNT ISSUE or
DEZNOCRACY,S BATTE f.
Democratic Convention
to Hear Wilson Talk
my unI,Srsn, scrvIcc.1

SAN FRANCISCO, June r.
managers of several popular cnn-
didntcs for the Democratic prcsi-
Dental nomination felt their hcnrts
skip n beat tonight when u report
wns circulated thnt nil prcpnrn-
tiOns are made for President VIII
son tn address, the Democratic
.on>entfon here next week by tclc-
phone from Washington. .
The rumOr had II that the Icn1cd
wire, with amplincrs which will
mRkc the PresIdent's voice audible
In every corner OF tho civic audi
torium. has already been Installed
md tested.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
LONDONDERR Y,S REIGN
OF TERROR CONTINUES
AS DEA TIL LIST GROWS
Woodwork Building |;
Mortgaged For First Time
Uy A.socIatcd rrossD

NEW YORK. Juno 2J-For tho
nrst time since Ifs erection, - de
cadc nEo. the WOoISOrth BuIIdIng,
tnilcHt Office building In the world,
Is t0 br e1ruEi5Srcs martEaEc.
IL wns, announced today that
hcfrs OF the late II. W. w0OIyyOrth,
founder of chnIn of 5-nnd- 10
cent storcH. had arranged To bor-
row Ss,HD,kD On the structure, 10
provide rendy funds Ia meet state
and Federal Inheritance tnacs,
which tOtnl SS,O0U,0OO.
The Woolw1rth Building. SD2
feet high md covering nearly an
ncrr OF Iand In lower Brondwny,
returns nn annual Income of
Si.I1O,sH0. nnd in valued by nnnn-
ciai experts at $1,000, ,DUO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
PHILADELPHIA FAILS TO
REACH 2 MILLION MARK
Quaker City Shows Jump Of 1I.1, but
Falls Short of Exnccied In
crease for Decade.
Icy Universal Service

WASHINGTON. June 23.-T c
census bureau tonight made public
the following population announce
meni
Philadelphia. l,S23.15s; increase
274.150. or 17.7 per cent.
Rochester, y. Y. 295.S50; increase
77.701. or 35.6 per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

G. Sc o. Sunday outings, $500 round
trip, Old Point. Buckroe and Norfolk.
|Winoughby. $2.15. Willoughby to
Ocean View, 8 ccnts. trains, 81 80, o
a. NJ. and ] 9 noon. 3. a q !. "a -. -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Texa. to xo,e for McAdoo.

DALLAS. TENAS. juno 23.-Declar-
ing, their intention to cast Texas
forty votes on tho first ballot for
William G. McAdoo for tho Demo-
cratic presidential nomination the
Texas delegation left here last mid
night for San Francisco. Tho party.
which includes six women delegates.
Is trayelinb by special train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
ANOTHER SLIGHT TREMC /.
i1os Angeles md InSIewood Suburb
Experience Another Quake Early
Wednesday Morning.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. June ga
slight earthquake at A. NJ today
was felt chiefly In tho southern Sec
ton of Lbs Angeles and at Inglewood.
which sustained tho heaviest dam
ago In the shocIs Monday night. The
,tremor today caused no damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

The most dificult want is easily
filed when you use Times Dispatch
classified Ads. Phone your classified
ad to Randolph ]. /. 81 -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

Best evidence OF tine result power
of Times DisIAltch Want Ads Is that
once a user always one. Ask the
man who uses them. Phone Ran. !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

Low Week -End and Sunday fares
to West Point. Southern Railway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

- Norfolk S2.00 rouad tripSt anndkysg
N. wv, l.eayo a.lss and ::Sa,sA 3ssS.
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
IdlewIld Qnartet.

violin Obbligato, Norman Eckert)
organ postlude ,............-........
EVENING.
Organ Prelude Observation-Disclosures.
Anthem--Sun OF My Soul ........ Barnes
Offertory Kindly Light,.......
.... ...........-.........P uEhe Evans
ldlewid Quartet
Organ postlude ,.......-...... .........,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
Sunday Music
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.

The following program will be rem
dered Sunday morning
Organ Vnluntarv-R .,.,. Strauss
Mrs VIM Meyer.
Anthem-Ncarer My God to Thee.
.,,.....,,........ Williams
Mrs c. l.. Montgomery, Miss
Emma Adams. r. Newell, II. +.
Bray
Offertory-My Task ..,..,.,.. Ashford
Mr.. II. Il, Bray.
Postlude--MarCh ...,...,.,,..,, KINDER
Mrs VIM Meyer.
Miss Emma Adams, director.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22

Gale will be given al the residence Of
Mrs. TAFT Butler, 1881 Vinton avenue,
under the auspices OF the Raymond
circle OF the Westminster Presbyterian
church The best artists, both vocal and
instrumental, have been secured for
this program. and its gives promise Of
being one OF the best musiCales of the
season. The public is cordially invited
e.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
SPRING MUSICALE.

Mrs, J, T, Walker, organist,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
PEOPLE FINANCE SCHOOLS

FOKItEST CITY, Ark, May % (Spl)
The citizens OF the town will raise
$4,000 for fund for the schools here
in the city The purpose is to meet u
deficit that exists because Of the
higher cost OF everything and the de
sire to erect a community room at the
high school
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY.

NATCHEz. Miss. May q. (spL)-
The commencement exercises OF the
Natchoz institute held here Thursday
marked the diamond anniversary Of the
institution The graduating class was
tho largest In the history Of the school.