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Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
SENATOR LODGE SAYS WILSON 5
 LEAGUE |S DEAD
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BOSTON. Nov. 20.-With President Wilson's league of nations dead so far as the United States is convened by the verdict of the people, it is for Mir. Harding and his supporters in com gress to bring about some arrange ments with other nations to promote world peace without mourning dangers 10 our independence and our constitu- tional system, said Senator Lodge in speech tonight.
 "The responsibility is great he con- tinued. "but we do not shrink from it. v
 He said the people. while as earnest i'm advancing the cause of peace as any i'm the world had shown they could best serve the cause by remaining the masters of their own fate
 The Republican party in it's plat foru1.'' he said, declared it's policy to be the establishment of an arrange ment or agreement with foreign na- lions for the promotion of peace. They condemned the covenant of the league brought from Paris by Mir. Wilson and approved the action of the senate in opposinE it. Mir. Cox declared he was ready to go into the league. Senator Harding declared he was opposed to going in. The people by majority in the neighborhood of seven millions ap- proved the attitude and action of MT. Harding and of the Republican party.
 ..rbc people have answered, there fore, that they will not accept or enter upon MT. Wilson's league. So far as the United States is concerned the learue is dead for the court from which there is no appeal has spoken.
 "The Republican party in their plat form left the future open. They de- clined to bind themselves as to their action upon a question like that of th. league. which necessarily woulo pc greatly affected by the changing con ditions of Europe. Mir. Harding ano the Republican party are, therefore, en- tirely free to deal with this auesli01 after March f. 1921, unhanpeIeu pS anv platform promises, and they pur- nose to do so in accordance with Sena- tor Harding's declarations"
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
REPRESENT R. 1. vANDEWATER AND SECRET
 KILLED IN WRECK
Chauffeur Arrested On Manslaughter c h arg e In Connection With Con- gressman's Death
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LOS ANGELES. Cal, Nov. 20-Car- lyle Hughes, a chauffeur. was arrested today, charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of A. T. Vandewater, Republican congressman elect: Miss Janice Leuben, his secre- tary and the injury of Mrs. Vandewa- ter and Mrs. F.. H. Jackson.
 Hughes was released later on bond of $10,000.
 Deputy sheriffs who made the ar rest said Hughes admitted he had left a truck and trailer without lights standing beside the road near here after engine trouble had crippled the truck. The officers said an automo- bile driven by Vandewater crashed blinded by the lights of an oncoming machine. sought to turn out Of the road.
 The governors office at Sacramento announced no action would be taken toward filling the vacancy in the states congressional delegation un- til eongresk had officially declared Mir Vandewater's seat vacant.
 Charles r. Vandewater, Republican congressman elect from the ninth Call ifornia district, and his secretary were killed early today twenty miles east of here in an automobile wreck while they were returning from a meeting
 
 ton.
 The secretary, Miss Janness Leu bin. was killed instantly Mfr. Vande- water died within a few minutes. Mrs. Yandewater suffered a fractured skull and Mrs. E. H. Jackson, fourth member of the party, was injured slightly.
 According to reports to tl1e police of Pomona, where the meeting was held, the Vandewater automobile crashed into a trailer standing by the roadside with unit lights. The Van dewater automobile was overturned.
 Mr. Vandewater was elected in November after a bitter struggle with Charles H. Randall. the first prohi bltion member ever elected fo con. gress. Mr. Randall is the only pro- hibition member of the present con- gross. He also had the Democratio nomination in November
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21

gave Sisler $5.0o0," and that he had loaned Sisler for one of his companies S5,000 on his note. which note he still has, He said he had never had any controversy with Boiling. He also told of a purchase by him from Boiling Of a note for s90o.
 Sands Under Indictment
 Sands testified he was under indict- ment for allowing company to over- draw--a shipping company in which ! was interested" He testified he was then cashier" Of the Commercial Ma tional bank Of Washington. He also testified he lad endeavored to secure Mir. Bolling's influence to have this ease settled.
 This document says" Chairman Walsh informed the witness. referring to the photostatie. .'toat S40,o00 is to be divided in the following manner. $25,000 to be paid in one lot and equally divided in the sum of s6.250 for each of the four of us-Sisler, Boiling. Cranor and myself ''
 MT. Cranor was to share too2" Mr. Walsh asked.
 Yes sir"
 The representative of AIr. Downeyes "Yes sirs
 And you say during the negotia- tions, MT. Downey came 10 Washing ton. He ratified the agreement where by s40.o00 compensation was to be paid. '
 T think did,n the witness replied Sands said he introduced Cranor to Boiling and Sisler. He testified to re- ceiving the notes from the representa- tive of Downey, but added there was one thing he would have to look up. referring to the photostatic document -'and that was whether I paid Mr Boiling any of the proceeds of these. notes"
 Don't you know you never paid him a cent?" MT. Walsh asked.
 T don't recall that I did pay him on this deal; I don't think I did.'
 Sought Official Intervention
 Sands then testified he had pur- chased a lot from Boiling and that he still owed Boiling 5000. He also testi- fled to asking Boiling to intercede for him with the department of justice to get the case against him brought by the bank. out of the department Of justice. Mr. Boiling had refused, he testified.
 So Mir. Cranor came to Washington and had several conferences with YOU
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
DISASTROUS FIRE
 VISITS CRESCENT
 CITY WATERFRONT
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov 20--The loss involved by river front fire here today will be at least s2,5000O and may be $4,000. 900, according to a statement issued tonight The blaze consumed 5000 feet of wharfage in the downtown section.
 Sparks from a switch engine are be- lieved to have started the blaze, which destroyed new banana wharf, eight box cars filled with government mate rial, two government derricks. damaged the stern of the steamship Donceiot, being fitted for the French line, and vast quantities of export goods.
 Loss to the port commission is not covered by Insurance, but a special sinking fund is maintained to cover such cases.
 The Mexican gunboat Zaragoza, the steamer Truxillo and a government barge were lowed to mid stream with the Poncelot shortly after an oil tank on the latter exploded, scattering burn ing oil on the barge also loaded with oil
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Two Youths Planned Mail Train Robbery
 Near Council Bluffs

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Nov. 20-- Two youths, Orville Phillips and Fred Poffenberger. neither over 20 years of age. planned the robbery of the Bur lington mail car committed a wek ago tonight, according to confessions they have made. Postoffice Inspector Claude Glenn of Council Bluffs said here tonight.
 At the time Inspector Glenn made this statement federal officers were still hard at work attempting to clear up further details in connection with the robbery in which 1t has been esti mated that more than $3.000.000 worth of property was stolen. Inspector Glenn admitted that federal officers were anxious to learn the whereabouts of Keith Collins. said to be former army officer. He added that the of ficers had nothing on Collins in par ticular," but that they vented to in terview him.
 So far the. officers have detained three youths. two men and one wo- man, in connection with the case. The woman, Mrs. T. A. DaIy. is the wife of one of the men held. Some of the accused, according to present plans of the officers, will be given their preliminary hearings before United States commissioner here next Fri day.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Harding Party Reach Halfway
 Mark to Canal
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ON BOARD STEAMSHIP PARIS NINA, Nov 20.--(By wireless to The Associated Press)-Sailing through a quiet sea. the steamer Parismina, with President-elect Harding and his party aboard, tonight approached the half way mark in her voyage from New Or leans to Panama.
 Except for the light rain and mod crate wind, fair weather favored the senator and he spent most of the day on deck walking, roading and playing ship games.
 Mrs. Harding remained in her state room ont he advice of her physician. It was explained she was not i'll and that her appetite continued good. but she was just in need of rest.
 The Parismina left the Gulf os Mex leo and went into tho green waters of the Yucatan channel about noon today. passing close to the western tip of Cuba. Tn the afternoon real tropical heat was encountered.
 A picture show featured the nights entertainment.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Chester Closely Guarded Enroute
 To Kansas City

BROKEN BOW, Neb.. Nov. 20. - Dennis Chester, alleged slayer of Florence Barton, Kansas City society girl was placed on a train and started back to that city tonight, suffering from the effects of two attempts at self destruction.
 Both attempts were made in the county jail here last night, one by strangulation and the other by jump ing iron. the bunk of his cell to the cement floor of the jail. He suffered a badly bruised head, but there ap- parently was no fracture of the skull. Before he was taken away tonight, however, it was necessary to place him on a stretcher. A number of Kansas City detectives accompanied him.
 Before being placed in the jail here Chester had been at liberty for few days following his escape from a rail- road train while being taken from Montana to Kansas City. He was re- captured yesterday near Cconto and brought here for safekeeping.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
General Wrangel Ready to Attack
 Bolshevik Force
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CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. t2O.LGeu eral Wrangel declared today he and his army and navy were ready to re- commence fighting immediately but that his future course had not yet been determined. General WrangeTs ship is anchored in the Sea of Marmora. but ehas refused to debark, insisting on sharing the hardships of the crowded vessel.
 General Wrangel expressed his thanks to the American nation for the aid given him by the American Red Cross.
 The scene aboard General WrangeTs ship today was as brilliant as it was unhappy, his officers wearing gaudy uniforms with their breasts .coyere l with glittering orders. General Wrangel himselfw as in the black C3ssack uniform.
 T have done all humanly possible and my conscience is clear" he said. My troops were overpowered by the desperate onslaughts of six soviet ar mies.n
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Witness Charges Brother-In-Law Of President Wilson Participated
 In Distribution of $4O,OOO For
 Aid in Securing Ship Contracts
Verde Mine Manager
 Says Copper Outlook NotU Appears Bright

JEROME, Ariz., Nov. 20.-Charles ". Clark, general manager of the United Verde Mining company, de- clared in an interview here today that no further curtailment of the activities of the mine or smelter were in contemplation. To date, forces had been reduced 40 per cent from the 'war peak" Steam shovel operations might be suspended temporarily, it was said.
 Clark said the outlook for copper was bright as soon as formal peace was made with Germany and cop per shipments could be financed 4 deal by which German manufac- turers would have taken large quantities of copper, settling for it out of the sale of finished products, was blocked by the fact that the continuance of the state of war made the deal impossible, he said. He said he looked for heavy re- auction of the expenses of the gov- ernment and for economy under the Harding administration. He added that he expected to see the country on normal basis by April or May, next.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
DELEGATE WARNS' AGAINST POLICY. IF INTERFERENCE. IN J. $. AFFAIRS.
Canadian Delegate. Tells League Assembly To Keep Hands Off United States Internal Affairs
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GENEVA, Nov. 20. = Hope that without too much delay a way will be found for the entry of the United states into the league of nations is given by the declarations of President elect. Harding. it was declared in an address to the assembly of the league today by Tomasso Tittoni. former for esgn minister of Italy
 The league, he added. twill never be 2 league of nations. until all the na- tions are included"
 Tho entire agenda of the assembly now is in the hands. of the committees which have been asked to sreport at tho earliest possible date.
 Although the United States is not represented by a delegate in the as- sembly of the league of nations, there is hardly a session in which the United States is not referred to. The United States today had a volunteer spokes- man on the speakers stand lin N. w. Rowell of Canada, who warned the as- sembly against policy involving inter- ference in the internal affairs of any country
 "Canada,~ said Mr. Rowell. Twill ence.' adding: ''Youscannot expect the great country to tho south of Canada Co became a party to the league if there Is any pretension that the league can interfere in it's internal affairs
 signor Tittoni of Italy. replying. re- gretted that the delegate took such a radical position on a subject he thought open to discussion.
 rToday's session concluded the first stage of the assembly's work. The sgonda now is in the hands of the committees, which are expected to re- port early on questions susceptible of qricb solution so that the full session can act on these while committees con- tinue their work.
 The armament committee began it's lahors today in open session. Christian Langc of Norway and Dr. Wellington Koo offChiua gave a general sketch of the work. The former suggested that tho only measure that could be adopted to gauge limitations of armaments was tho budget
 Dr Cunh9 of Brazil introduced a resolution providing that the manufac- ture of armament and munitions be limited to state monopoly.
 Dr. Roo said it was necessary 10 go slowly to progress surely. He said that the United States and Russia we're not members of the league and that other countries which it>would be necessary tO consult are out of the league
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
DENVER AND R|O
 GRANDE SOLD TO WESTERN PAC|F| |C
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DENVER, Colo, Nov. 20-On the flftieth anniversary of the organization of the Denver de Rio Grande Railroad company, all the property and holdings of the organization were sold to three men representing the Western Pacific Railroad corporation for $5,000. 900. The purchaser also assumed obligations of the Denver & Rio Grande, amounting to si4i,1T5,000.
 The sale completely wipes out the stock of the Denver & Rio Grande, amounting to $s7,T75.670, according to John F. Bowie, of New York, general counsel for the Western Pacific and one of the three purchasers. The others associated with him were John B. Marsh and Ralph M Arkush, both of New York.
 The road was sold to satisfy a judg- ment of <36 100000 obtained by the Equitable Trust company, of New York, as trustee for holders of bonds issued by tho Western Pacific Rail- road company and guaranteed by the Denver & Rio Grande. The sale is subject to confirmation by the district federal court.
 Following the sale. MT. Bowie an- nounced that although the Westesn Pacific and Denver & Rio Grande rail- roads, the lines would be operated separately.
 "Of course" said Bowie in a state ment, there will naturally be a ten- dency to favor the Western Pacific on through business to and from the Pa cific coast
 The Rio Grande Western Railroad company, recently incorporated in Delaware with a capital of $150, GOO, 900 will be the holding company for the road sold today, ,Mr. Bowie said, and an operating company, with a name similar to that held by the old com pany, will be organized soon. Books of both the operating ane holding companies will be opened ir New York January ], at which time officers of both companies will be an. nounced, MT. Bowie said. He declared it would be tho policy of the new owners to continue the services of tht present officials and employees. Tn, headquarters of the road will remain il Denver, he said.
 The first consideration of the new
 owners of the Rio Grande will be tn, expenditure Of approximately $12,0O0,
 900 for putting the property in frs
 class shape and purchasing new equip. ment including power" he said.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Over Ex-King's Return
 Waning in Greece
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ATHENS, Nov 19-Enthusiasm oyer the prospective return Of ex-King Constantine seemed to be dying down today, although the topic of the dy- nasty is very little discussed. Rain is falling and the silence of the crowds seemed to indicate Sobering down of the popular fervor
 Meanwhile. news is being awaited as to the attitude of the French and Brit ish governments and also as to the re- ports that the ex-ruler will attempt to reach Greece.
 This morning NJ de Billy, French minister, when calling on Premier Rhallis, saw in the reception room huge, newly hung portrait of Constan- tine. He told the premier sharply that it was a mistake to believe te allies would permit tho return Of the former king.
 The results of the election have not been officially announced. It is pre- dicted in some quarters any chance for a NenizeIist majority will be nullified ] by a decision not to count the votes i cast in ThFace, and also those of the army.
 Queen Mother Olga has issued a message announcing she was assum- ing the regency in the absence of my well beloved son. Constantine"
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21

Mir. Sands replies to questions proved contradictory at times. He charged there was an understanding that $15,000 was to go to Cranor and that the remaining s25,000 was to be divided among Cranor, Boiling, Sisler and himself. He at first said he knew neither MT. Boiling nor Mir. Sisler had anything to do with the boards con- tract and that he did not believe Mir. Boiling received any of the money.
 Says Boiling Received S1,80o
 Later he testified he gave Boiling $1.S00 in the nature of loan but that Boiling ,said back $500 and that he had taken no note from the treasurer. Af- terwards. he said, the s1.S00 was a part payment to NIT. Boiling for his share and that he carried 1t as . loan as he did not think it would look right''
 Don't you know, as a matter of fact, that this payment had nothing what ever to do with the shipping board? ?" Chairman Walsh asked
 T can't say; I always thought it had" replied the witness.
 Sands testified he received the money in the form of notes" some of which he discounted and described payments to Boiling and Sisler as both pay ments' and loans"
 He also asserted that the money was to be understood as commission to him for securing a loan from the bank to the shipbuilding company with which the witness was connected.
 Reporter Secures Affidavit
 The testimony of Sands was preced- ed by that of A. W. McCann, reporter who swore he had secured from Sands an affidavit detailing the transaction McCann further testified that when he took the affidavit to Sands to sign, he declined to do so on advice of his at torney.
 Previous to submitting the affidavit however. McCann said he had taken il to the shipping board and had it photo graphed. One cos1y carrying notations ir what was testified to be Sands hand writing and which Sands testified tc being correct except that some of the facts may be 9 little different was presented by McCann in evidence. The document. however, was not made [ part of the stenogFapher's minutes. ] Sands said he did not think Boiling ever got a cent from anybody for aid 1 ing to get a contract-that money giv- en him was a ''loan." Later he stuck to a statemens that Boiling was to gel his share of the transaction. that ht
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Il MEMBERS IF BOSTON POLICE
 FORCE HELD ON
 THEFT CHARGES

BOSTON, Nov. 20. = Eleven members and former members of the Boston police force were held today on charges of larceny, breaking and entering and com spiracy to steal as result of grand jury investigation.
 Three of the ten men against whom indictments weer returned already were in Jail serving sem tences for thefts. The others~were arrested today. An order suspend ing from duty those still connected with the department was issued by Police Commissioner Curtis ini- u1ediateIy upon their arrest.
 Charges upon which the men were indicted have 10 do with the theft of large quantities of liquor and candy, and in one case of a diamond ring valued at 5000.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Senator Fall Denied
 Passport To Mexico
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Fl. PASO. Texas, Nov. 20.-Senator X. B. Fall of New Mexico. who is here tonight on his return trip from Browns vile, Texas, expressed surprise tonight when told that Associated Press dis patches from Washington stated that Roberto V. Pesqueira had given in- structions to border consuls 10 refuse him a passport to Mexico to attend the inauguration of General Obregon. He said he had been asked to attend the ceremony, but that he had not yet asked for a passport. He declined to say whether or not he would do so,
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
FORMER CASHIER OF COMMERCIAL BANK IN WASHINGTON TESTIFIES
 R. w. BOILING BECAME WORRIEDl AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT SFdAREass

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-Charges that R. W. Boiling of President Wilson and of the shipping board participated in the distribution of $40000 alleged to have been given by shpbuding company for assistance in obtaining shipbulding contract taned in testimony today before the Walsh Investigating committee.
 The money 1t charged by Tucker K. Sands, former official of the Commercial National bank Washingon and alleged gobetween given by the Wallace Downey Shipbuilding company of Staten Island Others he al eged participated included Lester Siser former secretary of the shipping board and John Cranor said to have been interested representative of the Downey company in shipping board contracts
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Prominent Colorado
 Mining Man Is Dead

LEADvILI1E, Cola, Nov. 20-Ed- ward ]. McCarty, senior member of the firm of McCarty and Moore, at one time the largest iron works and foundry in this section of the state is dead at the age of "A years.
 For many years Mir. McCarty was prominent in Democratic politics. He was extensively interested in mining and one of the organizers of the Lead vile Home Mining company that un- watered the downtown mines twenty years ago and made large fortunes for those who promoted the enterprise.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Military ActiUity
 In County or Cork

LONDON Nov. 2o.-The Globe saws today great military activity Is report ed in Ballydehob and Schullin, county Cork. Ireland. Many troops have left Slxibbereen for the alleged purpose of rounding up members of the repubii- can army. reports state.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Crinlean Refugees
 Will Total I5O.OOO
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TNUpulIIpdFI ~ - IGdbEu WIFE
 PARIS, Nov. 2o-Crimeans refugees to a total of 150.000 are expected in Constantinople, according to French official reports of the movement from the peninsula which followed the bol- shevik success against General wran- gels army. Up to Thursday 105 900 refugees had arrived.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-21
Former Confederate
 Officer Dies At 76
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SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 20. -- Leo- bold Michels. former lieutenant in the Confederate army and one of the own CTS of the ST. Francis hotel here. died here last night. his friends were in- formed today. He was interested in tho Bowman hotel system and in the Ritz Carlton Hotel company of New York. London and Paris. He was 70 years Of age.