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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-04
IRISH VILLAGE DESTROYED
Reprisal Raiders Storm Town in Army
Motor Trucks.

Dublin, Nov 4.-The village of
Granard. sixty miles northwest of
Dublin, was practically destroyed last
night by uniformed men.
The raid was in reprisal for the
murder of Inspector Kelleher of the
Royal Irish constabulary. shot dead in
his hotel room there in the outbreaks
following MacSwiney's funeral.
The raiders stormed into the town
in eleven motor trucks. firing as they
came. Residents fled to the country
to escape rifle shots and death in their
burning cottages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-04
BOTH BROTHERS ELECTED.
Both Texans Arc Picked as County
Attorneys.

Dallas. Tex. Nov 4.-Maury Hughes.
new district attorney of Dallas county.
Texas. today wired congratulate 10
Forrest Hughes new county attorney
of Oklahoma county. Oklahoma.
The two brothers. both Democrats.
were both elected by good natorities.
Both were nominated for the offices
they won the same week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-04

publican, missing today, Miller was
leading Gov. Alfred z. Smith, Demo-
crat, by $4,000.
Arizona Goes to Harding.
Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. with half
the returns in, Senator Harding led
GoHernor Cox by close to 1000 today.
In 245 precincts out of 474 Harding
had 1885 and Cox 11,S12
Ralph H. Cameron. Republican
senatorial candidate, led Marcus A.
Smith. Democrat. by 1900. Governor
tContinued on Page Two.l'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-04
Frisco Official Is Killed.

Joplin, Mo, Nov &C. C. Higgins
superintendent of motive power of the
Frisco. and Paul Pennell were killed
late yesterday when an extra freight
crashed into the formers private car
near Racine. NJ. Boucher was hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-04
G. o. P. Governor for \. Y.

Albany. y. " Nov. Nathan 7.
Miller. Republican. has been elected
Eovernor of New York by majority
that will run between $1,000 and
$4,000. it was estimated TODAY
With $50 districts all considered Re-
, 1920-10-27
KILOGRAMS
ST. CROIX STA LION.

London, October 10th. Lord Mayor
MacSWeeney suffered a serious attack of
extreme dalirium shortly after ten o'c'ock
this morning, said a bulletin issued by
the Irish Self determination League this
afternoon.
London, Oct. goth. The Archbishop
of Canterbury opening the Church Con
gress at Southe1d indicated that the
church authorities would issue a formal
invitation for a conference on %reunio0.
He stated that this would be no more
following Of an impulse of goodwill, but
a definite and corporate act authorlta-
lively arranged and conducted. The
Archbishop added a warning against i'm
patience 10 such matters.
Milan Oct. 20th. The police have
gathered evidence demonstrating that
anarchists nave been planning a series
of terroristic attacks on different public
places here. Abou. 100 anarchiS.s have
been arrested.
Paris, Oct. 18th. A despatch to the
Hava's Agency from Copenhagen says
a report has reached the Danish capital
that a state Of seige has been proclaimed
in IL Russian departments, including
Moscow and Petrograd.
London, Oct. 199th.-phe Govt. intends
to proceed with the GOVt. W 1teIdnu Din
it was declared by Mr.. Bonar Law in
answering a question in the House of
Commons today. the announcement vas
greeted with cheers froms the coalition.
Sir Ha.nar Greenwood stated that since
January Ist. policemen to the number
OF ito With Is o. the military had baaa
killed in Ireland. AID l60 Of the police
and 66 of the military had been wound
ed. Police barracks TO the num0eT Of
667 had bael attacked, lal n>3. D. -l2n
, 1920-10-27

London, Oct. 2Oth.-A big increase
in emigration to Canada may be one
of the results of the strike of British
coal miners. Reports received from
Morliston neal Swansea, Wales, this
morning state that many Of the steel
workers there who have been made
idle by the strike have decided to emf
CRATE to Canada at an early date.
London, Oct. Goth. The day brought
no new developments in the coal strike.
Neither side of the dispute made any
approach to the other and no outside
mediation was instituted.
New York, Oct. 19th-A press despatch
from Washington yesterday stated
that a group of prominent American
bankers had agreed to finance the
Cuban government and TO float q bond
issue in the United States to tide the
Cuban Govt. over the present crisis.
1t is understood however, that there
are no measures under way looking to
the purchase of the remaining unsoId
portion of the Cuban crop of this year.
At any rate this new seemed to stiffen
up the tons of the local raw market
and small bushes was done mostly with
operators at advancing prices.
London, Oct. 21st.-The Irish debate
in the House of Commons last night
resolved itself into a duel bet veen the
opposition and the Govt, the former
demanding and the latter refusing an
independent inquiry into the reprisals.
London, Oct. 21st.-Fire which started
late last evening in the Hop Exchange
in South Street in the Borough district
was still burning this morning. Some
estimates place the loss at 1000, 900
pounds.
London, Oct 2lst. The coal strike
situation took an unprecedented and
grave turn this afternoon when the rail
waymen and transport workers an.
|nounced that they would strike in SYM
pathy with the miners unless the min
ers' claims are granted or negotiations
resumed by Saturday which will result
in a settlement. The railwaymens dele
gates issued what was virtually an III
timatum to t { Government that all the
members are to cease work on Sunday
at midnight unless. action is taker.
, 1920-10-27

and their relatives. Sir Hamar said he
could not detail the steps being taken
to deal with this campaign of murder
and outrage. but he assured the
House that the means of dealing with
the situation were admittedly improving.
Mr.. Short, the Home Secretary, when
questioned with regard to the possible
release o. Lord Mayor MacSWeeney,
declared the Govt. had not altered it's
policy, thae convicted men, or those
awaiting trial for serious otfenses, would
not be releasedGbecause of hunger strikes.
All the men now striking came within
this category. the Home Secretary de-
clared. Michael Fitzgerald, who died
in Cork, added Mr.. Snortt, was charged
with murder, and there was decisive
evidence against him The Home Sec
rotary asserted that zone of the prison
authorities had fed Lord Mayor Mac
Sweeney.
Athens, Oct. 2Oth.-King Alexander
passed a better night and a slight i'm
provement was noted. it vas announced
here today.
New York, Oct. 18th. Saturday was
a tquiet day in the sugar market, and
after the various disturbing develop
ments during the week buyers and sell
lers we're disposed to await further
changes in the Cuban financial situation,
which was believed to be gradually
showing improvement.
Ottaw wa, October 10th. AT the inquiry
being conducted in the sugar situa-
ton by the Govt the Prime Minister
announced that the order 10 council
suspending the Board Of Commences
decision, limiting the importation of
sugar, would be maintained. That 1t
would be for the sugar refinery in
t%erests, opposed to the action OF the
Govt. in suspending the order Of the
Board of Commerce respecting the
maximum price and importation of
sugar, to show cause why this should
Mt have been, was another pronounce
ment made by the Premier. Should
they fail to make a case, MIR. Meighen
said, there will be no reason for hear
ing anything more"
London, Oct. 20th.-Lord Mayor Mac
Sweeney suffered a third but the miIdest
attack Of delirium this evening, accord
ing to the League bulletin.
London, Oct. 10Th. 48 enemy steam
ships a%ggregating 247, 400 tons, have
been sold by Lord Inchcape who is IN
charge of the disposal Of the vessels.
The sales were made to British pur-
chasers and realized "a. 1886. 975,
, 1920-10-27
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-26
Eggs for Sale.

From full-blood Black Langshangs,
Silver Wyandottes, Light rBrahmas,
and Single Comb Brown Leghorns, at
$3.50 per setting Of Is. All are care
fully yarded
MRS. G. c. BOUCHILLON,
Route / Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-26

Jerre Clark, Jr., entered pulling wa
gon load of useful gifts.
AT the close of the afternoon dainty
refreshments We're served by the hos
tess. Through the hospitality Of Miss
Marie, several visitors added to the
event.
Mrs. Harold Shannon was hostess
OF the Bon Viviant club on Thursday
afternoon. Bright yellow Jonquills
adorned the home and most attrac-
tive color-scheme of green and yellow
was carried out in the score cards and
adelclous plate lunch. Mrs. Baseombe
COX was presented the prize,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-26

Mrs. K. T. Mcleod has returned
nome from Scooba, where she has
oeeh nursing several patients suffer
ing from pneumonia as the result Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-26

EASTER CARDS.

My line Of Easter cards viii be
ready for sale March list Phone No.
2 on see
MRS. JUANITA MURPHEY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
ISSUES CLEAR CUT,
HARDING DECLARES

Marion ohio Ocl 20 Iu nnal cam
paign statement leniehi to the Ameri
can people. senator Harding declared
TuesdaN election would turn on two
clearly drawn ISSUES lho Paris league
OF nations and 4 constructive domestic
policy The lease issue as presented
by lhs Democrats, said the Republican
nominee. could d. summed up simply IN
this question
shall we enter the Paris league Of
nations. assuming among other obllga-
ton. the obligation 20 article \ f."
This query he said the Democrats an
sstrod yves aud the Republicans an
sVered no
Tie Republican candidate asserted al
- tast She country already hal answer
ed mo" and that In consequence the
Democrats had sought Go "deceiVe fhe
people o. o. tbe real nature of the
lessuc issue by making it appear that
tie Republicans were opposed q any
international association st AL
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
REPORTS FILED
BY CANDIDATES
Drane Of Tampa Incm. 81 Heav-
lest Expense of any Candi-
date in State.
tRy George n. mannins.)

Washington, - G.. Oct "a l--Repre.
sentative Herbert i nrane of Tampa
Democratic candidate III the First FLOR.
ida district has incurred the heaviest
expense IN connection with his re-
election ~ any ~ the candidates ii
The state az. 10 the time q making re-.
ports 70 the clerk II TIE house of rep.
resentaiiyes on October 23rd.
Mr.. nrant reports that ne has re-.
ceiNed no contributions 10 his cam
psign but spent si.s0t.30 n. n. JET.
fries Of Zephyr Hills. his Republican
opponent states he received ne con-
Hibutions and expended only sis.G0.
~ NJ owen Of Bonifay. Republican
who - opposing Representative SMITH
wick. has expended sA90, re says. The
~ was for having hss picture male
and cuts were ordered bat have not
been received DE reports. He dOss nol
know why. he says. The - cents was
spent for mailing i5 letters. Mr. Smith
wick reports be has had 30 expenses
0r contributions.
In the second Florida district. Rep
resentative Frank Clark had no con
tributions Or expenses. he says. and
Fred Iubberly % Gainesville. his Re
publican opponSat made a similar re-
port.
In the Fourth district Representative
w. ]. Sears reports NJ contributions OF
expenses 20 does Crate n. Bowers. hss
Republican opponent
Alr. owens. the opponent og Mr.
Siuiihwiek. Il alleged % have violated
the corrupt practices law by falllne
TO make 10 the house of represents.
pves q report - his expenses eoinel.
dcnt with his nomination. The lays
requires candidates tn make sworn re-
pOrts regardless ~ whether or mol
they had any expenses or contributions
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
SOLID south TO
GO DEMOCRATIC
In Spite Of Republican Campaign
Activities Democratic Lead
ers Predict Victory.

Atlanta. Ga. ort 80 Although rc
publican canpaigr, activities through
out the South have been greater than
usual m tbs eleCtion. 6cinoontti, iest-
ora continued 90 express confiden, q
tonight that next Tueadav would show
The "solid south" unbruken whue al
Knitting th4f some ~ the contests in
widely a~attered cnnwrea~lonli dis
trtcts miwbt he close they vredictoG
that the democratic masorItics would
BE- even mrgeF than before owing 60
The woncn's vote IN Tennessee the
republicans are claiming tho state far
their V1hernntprial candidate but las
no claims On their ability 10 curry III
Tor senator Harding Dsurln .rvst.
ctnim the state fw Governor Cox l1
40 coo mn foatty
Normal Democratic fnatofatiea Tor
all the party's cnndidates Were claimed
in North Carolina. south Carolina
GenrEls. Florid1 and Mississippi but in
The third district of Louisiana the
third district ~ Arkansas the seventh
district ~ Alabama and ia the second
and ninth districts n %iarnm. the
contests for seats In the lower house
of congrCs have been wagea with slg-
o. BY tie republs, ans and the outC oTne
In each was said % De In doubt
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
COX SENDSOUT
LAST APPEAL
Voters Reminded 60 Remember
Pledge that Was Given i'm
Name Of America.

Dayton. = oct gl Governor cox
\ spent toiaI quietly resting al TRAILS
End hls home near here for the uuui
+ FIt - e-e u'paiRu st 7 i~tio te-
7 morr0w night
4 in statement tonight the democratic
I presidential nominee asserted thar Ita
election - senator Harding would
mean that the pslcp treaty wpG "a not
7 D. submitted Go the senate FOR rati-
( fication Whirh b. added would result
"tu controversy and infusion HIS
/ visits 90 thirty-aiN states. the govern
or Declared. convinced him thai the
Hentlmeu 80 the country ftys'r,d
| Americas entry in thc lWaetc
The events ef the casnpa4Hu are 80
ole4r in their gui 10 rYce" said his
atnt esneut THAT tho voter who is c5n-
sclg1tioua rather than prehidiocd.
I senses the difff rfnco between an elec-
firT Hla1t which means the certain
achievement Of the nations hopes
hFd and continued un-
certainty md confusion ou tine Jther
r. unn ~ fayor ~ going into the
league. Senator HBrIiaR i in favor o.
staying out I am concerned about
olar.uoation DO - eoncerued about
rejection. These are o., outstanding
words ~ tn campaign
Senntor Harding wys BE- Will not
sttHH tst t.tstk of getcp fp ths st.r-
ate ~ Il -, but that he will change
70. Since tts preihdcnt Is with0p' thc
ugnt go make ans alteration. this
utesng that NJ win rot sutauit it ~
an Tins win resllt IN one thing and
one thing only. In controversy and con
fusion
"Whe1 men and women 60 into tAo
vcting bcoiAs. "a o. their duty 10 ~
mcurber the pledge that was given 10
tho name - America and tt Is proper
az ulia time 90 ask whether we are
going e. maintain tho nations honor
Il have faith in the gonaclenre o.
Amcrt. lt hpW newer given pledNa
that it I'D not rcicofn. and no great
moral qussttau hpa eyen fall.d when
90 was aUfuatted % ths Judgmcnt q,
tho people n We turn our thoughts
90 the grawes 81 the 5000 brave Amer
lean boys Nhu now sleep lu Europe
cur souls tel as what to de- The hiMh-
way ~ civilization iH lined with the
mEimrd and disabled IL We assemble
the Ihilsntarppir hOart ~ the world
assd mold Il into corcretc movement
% helpfuinoss. our duty vii have bean
done. Otherwise. the npprahty 20 ma
t!ona has faiird.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
NATIONAL BANKS
SET new RECORD
Financial institutions Have Met
sseserest Test of Reconstruc-
ton, Says Williams.
fsx A..oela,sd ersasN

Wa&aHsgtc4i. Oct. 31s-@EhU k,iaT ma
tionai hanks OF the country reported
"a gross revenue cf 81 ies eoo 900 O. "a
nercent on their capital for the fiscn
yaar ended last June 80. said a state
ment to-day by John Skeivon wi1liasnw.
gnptrollsr of the currency. which sIr
williams said YVES a new high recnrd.
only five hanbs went into the hands
u receivers during the year. "A rccosxl
xceeaed only by that ~ the year be-
fore when there were ~ failures
Nr Williams Declared the national
hnuks had met the "severest" OF war
and reconstruction IN "a way that
proved their solid strength aud the
vision ana fidelity" of those who dt-
rect them.
THE facss and figures. he adaest
muat give the American peoaie and the
wos.ld il sryased confidence Ia the safe
~ and power OF the banking and busl-
ness interests q this country."
Earnings of The banks came early
from interest and discount Mr.. WI
.iamaa said. although a total ~ ssf.-
o00. 600 was obtained sr0in exclnsgsge
ard coliecti0n charges aid other mis-
cellaneous sources.
Losses cssaxsed off by the banks
were distributed as follows:
sal 900 g61 On iotns and discounts.
SCI zoe. 600 Ga bonds and other seCur-
tiles. and s2l 0o0. 0oe vn miscellaneous
losses
The banks paid interest 20 dcpoxitosw
nsprcgating tls7 800 0oe. the reports
showed Thsir taxes amounted t4s,-
900 0oo.
The shElnkAEe IN the value ~ our
principal c. ruEnOdsties and artichee -
production anrlaR the fiscal year
~ tei Ortoaer 81. aEr Wdlharns said.
"a tha greatest IN commercial history,
not only in amount faat IN proportion
q The decline 20 former vahies.
eTase national banking system of the
t'ntte,t suaius has not endured un-
shaxen ana pnencmenal changes. but
has prosperad and gRown steadily and
substantially. sn tire midst ~ them.
During fhepsmt fiscal year 3Gi chart
ers wtrs gr1nted for nev national
taaks wit hcaps'al of t3i.0 7.5eo. and
eos NATIONAL lsanhs have increased
their capital a total u sfes.6is.ioe.
The ret Increase Il national capita
for the year afteT sahstractinE all re-
asrtiona. both consultations. v5lan
tarasy uqmldatGcns. reeeswsrshipa and
reductions of capital Is sils.sto.00o.
Tstis u SO perc snt more tisan the great
est Increase for any preseding Year
siEoe lkes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
new CONGRESS
TO Be CHOSEN
New House of Representatives
and More Than One-Third of
Senate Go BE Elected.

Washington 0ct aiA neN house
II representative and slightly more
than one third - the senate wlll BE-
chosen n Tuesdays general election
While the presidential campaign has
eeiipsed gll others ia interest tie con-
gresslonsl nEhts particularly thu SEN
atorlal contests haNe received much
attention from tie leaders II both
parties
Both senator Haruins and GoXeraor
COX have pleaded with the voters a.
elect a congress- IN which their re-
spective parties would have a majority.
The heads ~ the congressional and
senatorial camapign committees have
been especially active. strcsslnG yha
because the senate which meets March
viii be called upon 90 dispose ~ the
qustion Of peace with Germany
Tho present senate is composed of
Is Republicans. one Progressive Hepub
lean and i1 Democrats. which on
strict party vote has given the Repub
ltea9s 3 madurtls ~ two Thirty four
senators VIII be elected Tuesday, tho
term. - ~ expiring next March - and
two being selected o. ON uucNpircd
terms caused by the deaths ~ senator
Bsnkhead of AlabamB. and Martin e
virginia These two places are certain
a. he allied hY Democrts
Seventeen n the g senators whose
terms expire next March 3. are Demo
orsts and a. Republicans The Demo
Gratis 40 obtain majority must capture
al least two senatorial seats from the
Republicans Leaders ~ both parties
are claiming acceesIuns 90 their present
strength Four hundred and thirty I've
members 80 ihc bUuse 90 representative
are O. be elected Tuesday The mum
ber necessary fer 4 majority Is 2is The
present membership ~ the house IS i90
Democrats. 232 Republicans tWa indie
pendent Republicans one Independent
ard one Pr0hibitioaist with nine vacan-
ries TO obtain d majority the Demo
Gratis must sain 81 se4ts a- ihe eixhi of
the nine vacant seats normally arc held
Is Republicans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-01
NEGROES START
REIGN TERROR
Torch Applied 10 Gin and Num-
Der of Other Houses I'm
Alabama Black Belt.
sHERIFFs POSSE FIRED ON
During Clash Two of Alleged
Trouble Makers Killed and
Ten Others Jailed.
tnn A..asln,.a sr....

Montgomgrs. Ala. Oct 81 Ten pe.
gr0es are ia the Montgomery county
Jail charged Wlth arsna ~ ghe result
" the burning LIST nighl In the eblAck
belt district af the cpuntt. about 20
miles south af Muniwomers. of the
summer home of nr u \. McCrum-
NELL the residence ~ T. Gibson. lha
cotton SIN Of j. A. Davis with 10 bales
of cotton. and a quantity % cotton
seed grist mill, several barns and
negro tenant houses
sam Watkins and BIN Lee. negroes.
were shot aud killed hy sheeln-s
posse shortly after midnight sitter
they had fired upon an automohlle
containing sheriff sc0Rgin and lhreo
deputies The sheriff aud hls deputies
were enrouie to the scene 10 investl-
gate the Ares
The outbreak occurred on the farms
Of >. r. Davis. and NJ. :. ilollon. waite
farmers. but the negroes killed ami
arrested are tenants and laborors far
the moAt part on an adjoining farm
and no motive II sseribed foe the at
tacks
The fires hrokc 0ug simultaneously
and a reign 0f terror ensmed among
the families of the white farmers. who
began telephoning the sherinss Office
for assistance Responding promptly
sheriff ScoRglns with four deputies SET
out for the scene In an automobile
which was fred upon from the road
side az Il approached the farm. The
sherifs posse had narrow eNrapes from
death and only saved themselves by
jumping rom the car on the opposite
silie ~ the raad from whence uio
shots camaa and fsillng % their Auees
Using the automobile as q she'll thNy
allied two af lhs nogroes and ~
fpctad the capture "a 40 others
4 hurried telephone call 10 the coun-
ty isil and police department brqugnt
relnforcements and dragnet Nas
quickly spread ahoat the locality bul
only two other suspects were thee
after arrested during Sunday. strong
guard 0f deputies II pauolllng thd
Affected scene tonight The governor
office has not a. yet been officially no.
thrd az The outbreak and it is not ex.
pected that troops viii be called aaL