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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
PEACE COUNCIL QUITS
Disbands Without Decision On
Adriactic Question.
Italy spurns Proposal Of Jugo-Slavs
; and Threatens Withdrawal of
Compromise Offer.

Paris.-With disbanding of the SUI
preme Council without a settlement
Of the Adriatic question. Premier Nitti
of Italy declared he stood by his ulti,
matum that if the Jugo-Slavs did not
accept Italy's terms he would with
draw his compromise offer, and that
Italy will demand that France and
Great Britain execute purely and sim
ply the treaty of London of April,
1915"
Prior to the breaking up of the coun-
Gil, the Jugo-Slav reply to 1taly's de-
mands was presented. Signor Nitti de-
clared the terms unacceptable. The
Jugo-Slav note said it constituted "the
supreme effort Of Jugo Slavia to bring
an agreement with Italy. This fact,
taken in connection with Premier Nit
yti's statement, apparently leaves the
| situation tense.
"Supreme Effort" Stated.
The Jugo-Slavs accept International
ization under the League of Nations
for Fiume and cara, concede to Italy
the islands of Russia and Pelagoza,
and agree to the standardization of
the Adriatic islands, with the condi-
tion that the island of LISA remain
Jugo-Slay.
The right of the Italians in Dalmatia
to choose Italian nationality without
leaving Jugo-Slavia is recognized by
the Jugo-Slays, who also agree that
italian national rights in Dalmatian in
dustries shall be guaranteed by an in.
ternational convention. They refuse to
make any alteration of the line drawn
by President Wilson.
The note says the desire of the AL,
banians for independence will be re
spected, but if necessary the Jugo.
Slavs will accept all proposals.
Terms of Offer Withheld.
No statement outlining the proposal
made by Italy to Jugo-Slavia for a set.
tlement Of the Adriatic controversy
has been made public. The proposal,
sent to Belgrade January 18th, is said
to have had the approval of France
and Great Britain. Signor Nitti said
a copy has been communicated tc
Washington and that he hoped it
would receive Endorsement there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
LEVINE MOVE TO BRING PEACE
Hating Of Soviet Army Advance Is
So Considered,

London.--The Sudden cessation of
the Triumphant advance of the Rus.
sian soviet armies may be a shrewd
bid by Premier Lenine to encourage
the movement in Allied circles fol
peace with Russia, some political OBJ.
servers here believed.
The lull in the Russian lighting
they pointed out, makes easier the Al
Lied proposal to resume trade with the
Russian cooperative societies. If this
plan is carried cut as announced by
che Supreme Council i'll Paris, many
observers believed it can be only g
preliminary to some sort Of recogni
zion of Che soviet government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
MAYO OPPOSES SIMS STAND
Takes Issues On Award Of Medals To
Commanders.

Washington.-Direct issue with Rear
Admiral William S. Sims on the two
leading c~ontroverted points in the
naval decorations dispute was taken
by Rear Admiral Henry T.. Mayo, wal
time commander of the United States
fleet, in testimony before the Senate
subcommittee Investigating the medal
award controversy.
Admiral Mayo first disagreed with
Admiral Sims as to the relative impor-
lance Of sea and shore duty. The sec
ond point on which he differed was the
award Of medals to commanding Of
ticers of ships sunk or seriously
damaged by torpedo attack or mines.
Admiral Mayo declared that in cases
where the commanding officers con-
duct was OF an especially m~eritorious
character a proper reward should be
given.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29

The Hague.-There is every indica-
ton here the Dutch government will
refuse the Allied demand for extradi-
ton of the former Kaiser.
There are excellent reasons to be-
lieve, it was learned in official quar-
tiers that the government will base its
refusal upon certain clauses in The
Netherlands constitution and special
treaties.
The Dutch reply probably will point
out that article four of the constitu-
ton assures every person, whether of
Dutch or foreign birth, the same rights
of protection. This fact, it was said,
probably will dominate the reply to
the Supreme Councils note. The prin-
ciple was established firmly by a law
revised in 1856.
Crime Must Be Enumerated.
In addition, to conform with the law
of 1856, Holland concluded treaties
with France in 1895, England in 1898
and the United States in 1887, that
every demand for extradition must be
treated according to these treaties.
The 1lrSt condition is that the crime
for which extradition is demanded
must be enumerated in these treaties
and laws.
The Dutch reply, it was believed.
will point out that the alleged ~offenses.
with which the kaiser is charged, are
not mentioned in any of these treaties
The Dutch reply may also hint that
forcing of extradition by the Allies
would be committing one of the same
crimes Of which they accuse William
Hohenzollern.
Considerable relief has been ex.
pressed tina the United States did not
sign the demand. The Dutch public
generally, it az said, is soliGly behind
the government and believes the Al
lies, recognizing Holland cannot com
ply to their demands, Will abandon the
idea Of an international trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Woman Talks Politics To Turks.

Cairo,-An unprecedented incident
occurred at the Mosque OF Elazhar. An
American woman gave a two-hour po-
litical address before Il great gather
ing. The name of the speaker has not
been learned. The mosque Of FL AAlh
was originally built by Gohar, the
founder OF Cairo, about a. ID. 973. 1t
va transformed iuto II university In
9SS, The number Of students, which
rose to nearly 10000 in n latter part
OF the Nineteenth century, has de-
creased considerably since British &C.
Cupution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Eighty Five Communists Named
In Chicago To Stand
Trial.
CONSPIRACY INCLUDED
Rose Pastor States and National Off
Gals of Party Are Among Defen-
dants-Bonds Are Fixed
At Sc, 1000.

Observation-Disclosures against IS
members of the Communist party of
America have been returned by a spe-
cial grand jury investigating radical
activities in Illinois before Judge
Grove of the criminal court. Among
the number was Charles Dirba of Min
:neapolis.
The IS are named in IN general con-
spiracy indictment which charged
them with advocating the overthrow
Of the government by violence. All
but three are named in separate in
dictments charging violation OF the
new state sedition law.
Bends of the defendants war, fixed
at $4,000 on each charge b. Judge
Grove.
Prominent among those indicted are
MRS. Rose Pastor Stokes. owho is said
to be a member of the national execu-
tive committee of the organization and
IAN active organizer, and Nicholas L..
Hou:wich of New York, said to be the
editor Of Novy Mir. the newspaper on
which Trotzky was employed while in
this country.
Indictments returned by the grand
jury to date number 1913. A few days
ago 3S members of the Communist
Labor party were indicted. The grand
jury will now turn it's attention to evi.
idence against members of the Indus
trial Workers of the World and is ex-
'pected to conclude it's work next week.
Extradition, papers for those indict-
ed who are not in Chicago are being
prepared.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Bill Opponents Win Committee.

acknowledgements Of univer-
sal military training apparently won
their fight to gain control of the
House military affairs committee,
when it was announced that Represent
tative llarrels, Oklahoma, had been
selected to succeed former representa-.
tive l.aGuardia, New York, as a mem.
Der of the committee. Tho selection
Is IA blow to the universal military
training advocates, us I.aGuardiu fa.
vored the plan, Before llarrels was
chosen tho committee Is said to have
been equally divided on IL.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Grand Jury Minutes Made Public.

New Minutes Of the extra
ordinary grand jury, covering its in
v~estigation of charges made by Mayor
Hylan that the marlborough Rapid
Transit company c%onspired with its
employees to strike last August in the
hope Of forcing an increased fare,
were made public by order OF Justice
Barlow S, Weeks. The jury recently
announced that the allegations were
baseless. The minutes gave no init,
nation OF the "oyorsi'adowing crime
the jury Is seeking or OF the master
lrickster" 1t had mentiond,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
RED CROSS LEAVES SIBERIA
Withdrawal Carried Out With Depar-
ture OF Troops.

Observation-Disclosures OF Amer
lean Red Cross personnel in Siberia is
being carried Ii successfully, Amer
lean Red Cross headquarters was in
formed in a cablegram from Vladivo-
stok.
With the exception of II nurses at
tached to the Twenty-seyenth United
States infantry at Irkutsk, and six Of
the male personnel, the cablegram
stated, all members OF the commission
to Siberia have started on their way
to N~ladivostok, from which port they
will embark simultaneously with the
departure of the American troops.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Raj, Workers To Press Demands.

Washington. = Railroad workers
throughout the country are convinced
the government has failed in its Of,
forts to reduce living costs, Secretary
Scott of the railway department
American Federation of Labor, de,
clared, Scott said the railroad broth
erhoods had begun to press their de
mands for immediate wage Increases
totalling $l,000,0 900, 900 annually
which were held in allegiance in Aug
ust at the request OF President Wilson
TO give the government an opportunit,
10 cut living costs,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
PROTEST AGAINST ARREST
Women Battle with Federal Agents

Women Battle with Federal Agents
When Taken AS Aliens.
Chicago.-Eleyen Communists were
surrendered to the United States for
deportation when arraigned in GRIMM
al court.
Luba and Vera Dokrow, sisters,
threw the courtroom into an uproar
when they battled the federal officers
sent to arrest them.
The Dokrow women loudly protest
ed against deportation when they
were taken to the federal building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
POLES, LET'S, ENTER FRAY

Plan Defensive Alliance Against So
Wet Russia.
Helsingfors.-The net result of the
conference of representatives of
Esthonia, Letyia, Lithuania and Pol
and, which has been in progress here
for a week, is the appointment of a
commission to work out a plan for a
defensive alliance against soviet Rus
STA.
The question Of peace with the Boil.
sheviki is said not even to have been
discussed. Whether it will be consid,
cred later, will depend on the leaders
of the Allies, to whom the participants
of the conference. with the possibly
exception Of ~Lithuania, look for guild.
ance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
POINCAIRE TO ENTER CABINET

To Be Foreign Minister Following
Term AS President.
Paris.-The newspaper L'Eclair said
it understood President Poincaire
would take the portfolio Of foreign
minister in the Millerand cabinet as
soon as his term as president expires
February 10. For that reason the
newspaper added, Millerand temper
arily assumed the duties of both prem.
Ter and foreign minister.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
VILLA AGAIN ELUDES CAPTURE
Bandit FIees to Mountains Following
His Usual Style.

Galveston, Tex.-Francisco Villa,
several days ago reported trapped by
'Carranbza forces in the H%echioero
desert, has fled into the mountains of
Durango according to advices received
by Meade Fiero, Mexican CONSUL here.
A large part Of the Villa forces in the
desert still is within the net of Car
anz troops, the report said, and a
force is pursuing Villa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29

Thousands in Liberty Bonds Stolen.
independence, kan.-Liberty bonds
worth several thousand dollars we're
taken from the State bank at Havana,
near here, by robbers who dug their
way into the vault through the brick
wall in the rear Of the building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
IS HELD UNACCEPTABLE
Hollands Refusal to Give Up For.
mer Kaiser DispIeases Allies.
Dutch Reply To Result In Long Series
of Secret Legal Arguments,
Is Report.

Observation-Disclosures refusal to
permit extradition of the former
kaiser will not be acceptable to the
Allies, according to information
received from sources close to
Lord B~irkenhead, the lord chancel-
Ior. and Sir Gordon Hewart, the
attorney general.
The refusal, officials said, prob
ably will be followed by a long
series of secret legal arguments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
sEMEN0FF TAKES RULERSfNP
Assumes Place In Siberia In Abse.ce

Assumes Place In Siberia In Ahse.ce
Of Kolchak.
Hardin, Northumberland Sc
menoff, commandments Of the ALL
Russian armies, has issued a proclama-
tion declaring that he has assumed the
supreme rulerslip of Siberia. Accord
ing to General Semenoff's representa-
tiVes here, his assumption Of supreme
power is only temporary and is due to
the fact hat the whereabouts Of Ad-
miral Kolchak is unknown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
Vocational Board Asks SIS, 600 ooo

Washington.-For continuing it's
educational work for war disabled sol
"diers and sailors during the next five
months the Federal board for voca-
tional training has asked Congress for
an appropriation Of SIS, 900, 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
ALL ON BOARD ARE SAFE
Passengers on Disabled Powhatan Are
Taken Off.

taken OF.
New York.-All the 271 passengers
on board the disabled army transport
Powhatan have been transferred to
the transport Northern Pacific and are
on their way to New York.
The transfer of the passengers was
effected late under good weather con-
ditiOns and without accident.
Eight lives were lost when a boat
from the transport Northern Pacific
overturned yesterday in an attempt to
transfer passengers from the disabled
transport Powhatan, according to Off
GERS of the steamship Bardic, which
arrived at Halifax this morning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29
SOCIALISTS ARE INDICTED
Millionaire Is Among Thirty Eight
Who Are Held.

Chicago.-William Bros Lloyd, mil
lionaire Socialist and 81 other alleged
members Of the Communist Labor
Party of America, were indicted by a
special grand jury investigating RED"
activities in Illinois, on charges of con-
spiracy, in violation of the state syndi-
calism act.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-01-29

Third Capital Fire Starts Probe.
Washington.-Chicf Abbott of the
capital police began investigation of
the third fire in The capitol building
within two weeks. Fire destroyed a
desk in the senate document room.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-27

philadelphia. Penn, Nov. 25.--Dis-
c'I41inB THE peril In present Ameri-
ean Inter-raciel relations" Prof. Rob-
en- 7. Keriin. Of TIE Virginia Mill
q the Meeting House Fifteenth and
faint committees in every county OF
tho South to adjust interracial con-
likions and oppose the work Of the
Aku Klux Khan,
Those committees are working on
q program known as the Atlanta
Plan and aim 70 cover the whole
Mrca Of the Negroes. life and go to
the very roots Of the trouble" Mr.,
Neriiu said.
MOT only the prevention Of lyn-
ching Is Contemplated but the. exr
but the securing OF Justice and the
promotion OF fnter-racial understand
bnE aud good WILL"
- outlining the work planned
among Coiored folk Mr.. Kerlin said
ne pr ssS To oss nflSS nS sds9rt
1psro adequate educational facilities.
Improvement Of sanitation and house
sing conditions. securing recreati0nal
facilities. Improvement of economic
cDnNitioug. improved travelling facili-
1ies, service to domobilized Colored
MILITARY men and any other helpful
service that survey may show to
Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson read a
eolection Of poems by Paul Lawrence
Nkmbar depicting the handicap OF the
Negro both In the north and the
l1e 9utilynehing committee Of the
Fricnds and included singing by the
ectette Of the Cheney Training school
Tor Teachers.
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Pittsbure. Pa. Nov 25--After en-.
iDying freedom under bail since last
lane. Earl M. Price the young south
ern cracker, convicted for the kill
ing OF Albert M. Loving, on a charge
~ granddaughter was hailed before
Judge John c. Haymaker in Criminal
Court last Friday afternoon and was
nontenced 10 serve eighteen months
III the county jail and to pay the
cost Of court
The minimum sentence under the
law Is two years. Judge Haymaier
uust have taken into consideration
the seven months in which the pria-
encr had been confined prior to his
trial.
The murder OF Loving and the
trial Of Price together proved a very
sensational case and had awakened
interest throughout the country.
While the verdict and sentence did
u0k meet the approval OF many, any
o1nViction at all was In the nature
~ victory for the race In this
vicinity II would have been sad
commentary had Price gone free un-
der the weak self defense plea put
fprth by his attorneys as Il was
openly predicted by some Of his rabid
friends. The case was vigorously
prosecuted by Assistant District At
tgrnfy Harry Hatep.
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GOVERNOR BR0UGH SAYS IL MEN
MERIT DEATH.

Little Rock. Nov, ia majority
Of the twelve Phillips county Me-
groes in the death cell at the state
penitentiary will pay the extreme
penalty. This definite announcement
Is Justified by the statement made
Monday by Governor Brough TO a
committee Of four. representing the
Richard y Kitchens Post OF the
American Legion at Helena. This
COMMITTEES, consisting of H. Thomp-
son. 7. H. Faulkner. Jr.. j. D. Lam
vert and T. }. Wilkes. Jr.. called
on the governor, Saturday afternoon
ned By bs
ernor not to interfere in the cases
or the Negroes convicted of particle
pating in the Elaine riots and sem
fenced to electrocution.
fixed. awaiting the decision OF the
Supreme Court In the cases OF six
now pending before that tribunal.
The committee told the governor
men patrolied Elaine during the time
Of the riot and that lynching was
prevented only by the assurances
given by prominent citizens that the
law would be permitted to take its
course II there were no mob vio-
lence. The members OF the post
said Il Is their opinion that the
greatest leniency has already been
shown In the investigation and that
It Is the opinion Of the people gem
orally that the leaders Of the insur-
fection are now awaiting the ex-
treme penalty for their crime.
Governor BrouBh told the commit
tee that he was present during the
riots, that he realized the serious
ness OF the situation aud tho for
bearance exercised by the citizens
and that no was convinced the great
majority OF the. cases merited no
inference. He added that three or
four Of the cases are being given
more thorough investigation and
assured the committee that their
request would be given the most
careful consideration In connection
The COMMITTEES told the governor
that every ono OF tho Negroes under
conviction were leaders or were
s sI1 prs s 5 Mlth theI R gu9 q Pu1,
efieau Legion members on the after
noon Of October l.
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THREE NEGROES SHOT TO DEATH
ny GEORGIA MOB.

Douglas. Ca, Nov. 25.--Two Ne
|, gro men and a Negro woman, alleg-
ed TO have been Implicated in the
OF this county. were shot to death
BY mob Of more than 100 men, who
over-powered Sheriff Turner and two
deputies who were attempting TO get
the Negroes to Fitzgerald for sale
Keeping
The Sheriff and his prisoners were
overtalken by the mob a short dis
lance from this city After over
towering the officers members of
the Negroes to Fitzgerald for safe
and the latter's wife, Minnie Ivory.
and shot them.
A Coroner's jury returned a ver-
dict that the Negroes came to their
death at the hands OF unknown par
ties,
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Mr.. Arthur j. SHERMAN.
Mrs. L. A. Wallace GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. H. Morgan-Da Dallas.
Mr.. Noah williams Rosser.
Mrs. Mary Comming- Bellville.
Mr.. ]. H. Heads-Richardso
Mrs. D d. Kelly-Dallas.
Mrs. Mira Hervey-Quitman.
Mrs. Julia White-Longview.
Mrs. L. A. Pierce-Jacksonville.
Mrs. Clarena Young-D Dallas.
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Mr.. A. B. Alexander-Mineral Wells.
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nmcRo nov PREVENTS ROBBERY
on SAFE IN DRUG srORE HOLD

Atlanta. Ca. Nov 25.--When two
masked bandits entered the Parker
street and North avenue aud stood
1p't fifteen customers and eeveral
clerks at the point OF pistols, q Ne
Eye boy erawled "a tne uoor 70 the
1wfrIaG the combination. He Jumped
nn when shot from one Of the rob-
3fIS went through the floor at his
4ne1 A large sum. Of money was
THE thieves got about $3.50 from
1IIt cash register took some small
change from the pockets Of ono OF
1It customers and escaped IN an
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HUNGER STRIKE MAY SAVE Me-
GRO SENTENCED TO DIE.

Little Rock. Ark, Nov 25.--A hun
ger strike at the State Penitentiary.
now In its fourth day. may gave the
life of Charles Cooper Negro, sem
fenced to be electrocuted Friday.
The Negro, who was convicted Of
the murder OF a white farmer in
Ouachita County. has refused food
since last Friday. and as a result
Gov Brough directed the prison ply
sicians and DR. Q. G. Kirk. superin-
tendent Of the Hospital Of the In
sane, to make an examination of his
mental condition so that II he Is
found insane his sentence may be
committed. The Governor declared
he would not allow an insane man
to go 70 the electric chair.
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Mrs. L. M. Dallas
Mrs. /. D. Dickson Gilmer.
Mr.. Jodie Deveraux-
Mr.. o. Ashton--Rice.
Mrs A. B. Fields--Dsllas.
DR.. D. w. shields-Dallas.
Mr.. Norman Woods Dallas.
Mrs. Beatrice wade-W Wichita Falls.
Mr.. s. e. Gabriel Hemphill.
Mrs. R. B. williams--Independent.
Mr.. R. L. Hicks--Center
Mr.. James M. Jackson-Prairie View.
Mr.. Erwin Marshall-o lakewood.
Mr.. Henry Lee Glen Flora.
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fhcted upon the womans hand with
a knife held by her assailant were
not admissible as evidence as they
Illustrated no fact and tended to I'M
flame the mind of the jury. The
questions OF an abb and the pos
man who attacked her were also in
volved.