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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Government Issues Warm
ing to Striking Rail-
road Employees.
INSPECTORS TOLD
TO ENFORCE LAWS
Men Who Interfere With Mail rraWe.I |
portation Will 30 Vigorously
Prosecuted - Reports 20 PostefEee |
Department Indicate Situation 10
Improving and That Mail TraiN0
Arc Being Moved With Less Delay
By Associated Press,

BY Associated Press,
Washington, April ls.--vigorous
action will be taken IL there is any
interference with transportation OF
the mails as result of the railroad
strike. 1t was announced at the post.
office department. Otto Kraeger.
second assistant postmaster general.
has sent the following letter to all
superintendents of the railroad matl
service:
Instruct all chief clerks, transferl
clerks and others to report any obs
structions, directly or indirectly, by
conspiracy. with passage OF mails
as a reAllt OF strikes, together with
the names OF person or pei suns in
volved.
Bring to immediate attention OF
local postoffice inspectors in charge
apd United States attorney with re-
quest that offenders be prosecuted II
facts warrant
See sections 1850, 1.712, LIZA and
1.71S, postal laws"
Reports to the postoffice DEPART
ment were encouraging today.
Postal Service Improving.
Chicago reported that local condi-
tons were very good" and that
railway companies were handling,
all mail promptly"
Reports from New York said con-
ditions were improved and a SINH
lar report came from st. Louis.
Some delay was reported from
points where men are on strike. but
officials said that thus far there had
been no serious distractions.
There Will be no further investiga-
tion OF the strike ut present by the.
senate interstate commerce commits
tee. Chairman Cummins said.
Attorney General Palmer returned
to Washington today and conferred
with department of justice officers
who have been in close touch with
the strike situation.
Nearing "Red Revolt"
Other developments here today In
connection with the railroad strike
included:
Introduction of bill by Senators
pOindCXter republican, OF Washing
ton. providing Imprisonment and
fines for persons interfering with in-t
stCrstate commerce.
An announcement from the White
House that the members OF the la
Dor board would be appointed within
twenty-f four hours.
Senator Frelin shuysen, republican.
Of New Jersey, told the senate that
the strike was nearing red revolt"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
cREEL WAS A LooTEa.
Wanton Extravaoance Shown b.

"anton extravaganza SnoWn 0y
Com,i..;:toe os Congress-.
Washington, April IL. - George
Creel, head Of the war time commit
tee on public information, in re-
port to. congress of the joint COM
mittee on printing, is charged with
reckless extravaganza In the admin
istration Of propaganda periodicals
and press agenting activities.
The committee has compelled the
administration to abandon publica-
ton Of Ill Of 226 periodicals at q
saving Of $1.200,000 annually; has
curtailed allowances for field print
ing plants SS9S,100, and has reduced
the output Of the government print
ing office to such an extent that
$908,184 was saved on print paper
alone this year.
The committee caused Creel to
cease publication Of the Official Uni
ted States bulletin April 1, 1919, but
found that 1t was being continued as
q private enterprise under the name
OF Inc United United States G;uiiie lin Dy
Roger w. Babson, chief of the In
formation and education service OF
the department Of labor.
"The prime mover IN the secret me-
gotiations by which the Bulletin was
turned over to Babson without a cent
OF compensation to the government
appears to have been Edward s.
Rochester, who was given the posi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Must Wear More Than Smile.

Atlantic City, N. j., April I2.--
venuslike forms will not be on dis
play for beach admirers this year.
At least, not beyond the limits of a
two-piece bathing suit. Beach Sur
geon Charles Bossert has forbidden
the one-piece garment.
Some Of last years one piece suits
were more alarming than If the wear
ers had appeared in the grassy hip
adornment Of n Sandwich island
belle. Even, the board walk ,burlesque
shows scarcely could offer such eye
dazziers as WS:c seen NJ ttmes on
the beach. Chorus girls feared for
their jobs. So the one-piece suit,
which seldom goes to the water, has
met it's Waterloo.
All females over 16 must wear
stockings also, no matter how shapc-
ly their calves. Bare knees are
taboo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
ton OF editor of the bulletin by his

| ton OF editor of the bulletin by his
| friend, Creel," the report says.
Thus it was" the report continues,
that thru the manipulations OF
Rochester and with the evident as
sent Of Creel, Babson came into pos
session OF the Bulletin, it's name,
good will, prestige, and value as a
going concern, staff and office, and
was even permitted to copy its mail
ing lists and subscription accounts
without paying the government for
any Of these valuable assets.
"When it became evident to Creel
and Rochester that the Bulletin was
not to be continued as a govern
mental organ, there seems to have
been a deliberate effort to loot this
100000 a year publication. A gang
of safeblowers could hardly have
created greater havoc in a country
bank than did these government en-
ployes in the office Of the Official
Bulletin when the final word was
given that Uncle Sam had refused
to continue as their benevolent pay
master.
1.-THE records Of the Official Bulle-
tin, as well as those Of the entire
committee on public Information,
were left in such chaotic condition
that congress has had to make a
large appropriation to another branch
of the government service to audit
and close the accounts and affairs
Of the defunct Creel organization.
1.-THE liquidating officer in charge
Of this work has already reported
that literally thousands of dollars in
checks sent in as subscriptions to
| the Official Bulletin We're found
strewn about in the records left by
Creel and his associates and that II
Of order out of this miserable mess. 4"
The committee scores Babson for
"the deception that was practiced to
make the Babson bulletin appear to
be government publication" and
charges Creel with ignoring offers by
others than Babson to purchase the
mailing list.
Another Creel publication ordered
discontinued was the National School
Service, costing s1S5,000 year, the
object of which the committee says
was to Convert the teachers Of the
country to the idea OF a league of
nations and to urge them to teach
that doctrine to their school chill
dren."
The committee finds that money
was wasted recklessly'' on scores of
publications at army and navy camps
for the purpose Of fostering morale"
during the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
REVOLT IN GUATEMALA.

Long Expected Rebellion Against
President Breaks Out.
by Associated Press.
Washington, April l2.-The long
threatened revolution IN Guatemala
against President Estrada Cabrera
finally has broken ont Reports today
TO the state department said the op-
ponents Of the president had gained
control NJ Guatemala City after some
street lighting.
A marine guard from the cruiser
Tacoma and submarine tender Nj
nCara has been landed to protect the
American legation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
OTHER NFXTCAN
STATES MAY SECEDF

Commander of Sonora State Forces
Says Thirteen Other States Have
Voted to Join Sonora in Secession
Move-Oetaiis not Received-Guard 4
Mountain Passes.
BY Associated Press,
Aqua Prieta, Sonora. Mexico. April
12.-Gonoral ]. NJ. Pine, commanding
first divisional army Of the state Of So
nora today announced he has received
semi -official information that thlr-
teen additional states had voted to
follow Sonora in seeding. Definite
details as to the listed states Is lack
ing however.
Sonora military authorities state
that tho troops were recalled from
the Sonora Snaloa boundary had
been ordered back to the border line
for patrol duty. II was explained that
invasion by federals was feared.
chihuahua, Sonora. Mountain pass
es also are guarded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
NINETY PER CENT OF
KANSAS MINERS OUT
Only Few Mines Left Running With
Short Crews as Miners Strike in
Protest Against mprisonment of
Their Leaders-Miners Marching
on Girard, Where Leaders Jailed.

BY Associated Press.
Pittsburgh. Kan, April 12.--Nine-
ty per cent of the coal mines of Kan
sas are idle today. The miners re-
Trained from work as a protest
against the imprisonment of Alexan-
der Howatt, their president. and the
other officials.
Eleven mines are in operation to-
day, but it is stated these are run
mig, with short forces.
* crowd Of miners was marching
on Girard, this morning where the
mine leaders are incarcerated. Lead
ess planned to ask that Howatt be
GIven his freedom to make an ad-
dress.
Shortly before noon an announce
ment said approximately 1900 minors
we're idle today. The miners, about
500 strong, according to estimates
were expected to reach Girard short
ly after noon. Two or three bands
We're in the procession. The strikers
were carrying American flags.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Agrees to Recall Troops if
German Regulars Are
Withdrawn.
PROMISES TO BE
GOOD IN FUTURE
Nm Independent Action to Be Taken
in Meeting Future Problems OF
Peace, Says Coneiliatory Note Sent
to Great Britain - France Still
Smartins Under Notes Of Displeas.
urs.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London, April IL. - The latest
French note on the subject of the
French occupation move, received
this morning, says that French
troops in Frankfort and other cities
will be withdrawn Immediately upon
withdrawal Of the. German troops
from the Ruhr region. 1t promises,
il Is said, that no further independ-
ent action will be taken by France.
The text Of the note, which was
handed to Earl Derby, British am
bassador at Paris. yesterday for
transmission here, has not yet been
made public in London. It Is said.
however, that the communication is
couched in conciliatory terms and
should tend largely to alleviate the
gravity of the situation.
The solidarity Of the entente is
in the French communi-
cation. In British official circles 1t
was intimated today that all the
dangers with which the situation
was fraught had been definitely dis
pelled. The French note was re-
ceived early this morning and was
discussed at cabinet meeting in
Downing street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
IRISH ON HUNGER STRIKE.
Prisoners in Dublin Demand Special
Consideration From Government.

Prisoners in Dublin Demand Special
Consideration From Government.
BY Associated Press.
Paris, April I2.--George Gavan
Duffy, Sim Fein member OF parlia-
ment and envoy of the Irish republic
to the peace conference, Is bringing
the attention Of the conference to tho
trca tment of political prisoners in
Dublin. His step was actuated by
the following telegram which he re-
ceived from Dublin yesterday:
over 100 republican prisoners In
carcerated In Mount JOY prison az
common criminals, many held with
out any charge, have been on hun
ger strike since April 4. They de-
mand observance of the agreement
between Bishop MacRoy and the
Lord Mayor Of Dublin whereby the
British government undertook to
give political prisoners special con-s
sideration."
The telegram was signed by Katn-
leen Clark and Madame O'Reilly for,
the republican prisoners committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
NAME WOMEN ON COMMITTEE.
Democratic National Chairman Al

Democratic National Chairman Ap-
points Four on Executive Body.
BY Associated Press.
Washington. April 1.-THE np-i
pointment of four additional women
as members of the democratic ma
tional committee was announced to-.
day. They are:
Mrs. Henry Ridgley. OF Dover
Del: Mrs. Charles b. Ames, WASH
ington; Mrs. II. Otto Wittpenn. Jer-,
sey City: Miss katherine Filenc..
Boston.
Two other women members soon
will be named, Chairman Cumminea
said, giving women equal representa- u
ton with the men in the national
directing body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
France Still Smarting.

BY Associated Press.
Paris, April 12.-Nothing has as
yet been decided as to Premier Mil
lerands attendance at the supreme
council meeting at San Reno and ii
was declared today from a reliable
source that If the conference ther,
would discuss the misunderstanding
tetween France and Great Britain
no would not go at all. A personal
talk with Premier Lloyd-George on
the subject would be welcomed by
the French premier if Mr.. Lloyd
George could come to Paris, but it is
considered that as the point at issue
concerns France and England on'y,
it is needless to discuss it before tho
other powers.
1t is held here that the British
government in persisting in the dis
that 1t is difficult to see what salts
faction to give.
France has not been asked to evac-
uate Frankfort, and 1t Is thought
that what is sought is to discipline
France.
Premier Millerand's reply to the
latest British note has not yet been
made public. but it Is declared to
make no material change in the sit
uation. It expresses regret that
there has been any occasion for a
controversy, but it is pointed out
that if France acted alone east Of
the Rhine, it is because she was left
alone in situation which required
prompt action.
The note assured Great Britain
that France is certain to remain
faithful to the alliance, but 1t Is said
that France can not abstain from de-
Tending interests when those inter-
ests are not contrary to the alliance.
May Lift Tax on Frankfort.
Decision to lift the tax of 10000
marks levied against city Of Frank
fort for attacks on French chas-
seurs is announced by General Demet,
commander Of the French forces in
the city, according to Mayence dis
patch. This is the result Of steps
taken by the burgomaster and on ac-
count Of the behavior Of the people
during the last few days.
Reports that the French had plan
ned to occupy Mannheim and Hiedel-
berg, south of Mayence, printed In
the Cologne Gazette, are denied here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Endorse Wilson Regime.
A ruOcia tod Presq

Manila, p. l., April 1.-THE DEM
ooccrst.o ccrsss.t.o territorial convention Of the
Philippines today endorsed the VIII
son administration and selected six
delegates to the national convention
instructed to vote for Governor Cen
eral Francis Burton Harrison, for
the presidential nomination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Soutkerners Wear
Fatigue Clothes''
to Beat H. {. of L.
BY Associated Press.

By AssoClateu fTess.
Birmingham, Ala. April 12.-Bir-
mingham newspaper publishers have
fatty denied request of local cloth
ies that news OF the ''overalls"
movement thruout the south was in
juring the clothing business.
The publishers informed the COM
mittee of clothiers that their papers
would continue to report the over
alls movement which they considered
legitimate news.
The Tampa Idea" OF wearing
overalls as a means of combating
the high cost Of living has spread
thruout the south where business
men and others are going about In
blue denims.
1t was reported here Saturday that
when the movement for wearing
overalls began some dealers had
raised the price from 50 to Sc pair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
MANY HURT WHEN
CAR JUMPS TRACK
Elevated Trains Crash in New York
and One Car Falls to Street Be-
Iow-Twelve People Hurt by Fall
-Motorman Disappears After 40
cident-Car Bursts Into Flames.

cident-Car Bursts Into Flames.
New York, April IA Ninth
avenue elevated train jumped the
track today while running past Trim
'ity church and one car fell to the
street.
The accident occurred when two
trains crashed into one another. The
car Immediately burst into flames
and ambulances were. summoned
from hospitals.
More than a dozen persons were
reported injured. Police reserves
were summoned to keep back crowds
from the scene. The only woman
passenger in tho car was seriously
hurt. ...
The motorman was missing after
the accident and search Of the de-
hris failed to rtveal him. Nearby
persons said they saw man in uni
form running away after the acci-
dent happened.
The motorman finally appeared at
the scene Of the accident after being
treated for slight bruises and is said
to have told investigators that he
ran by signal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
GoMPERs BLAMEs CONGRESS-
y Told You So," Says Labor Chief
Deplorina Strike.

Cleveland, O., April IL samue
Gompers, president Of the America, =,
Federation of Labor. conferred witt
the chiefs Of the three transporta.
ton Rrotherhoods today, and expect,
10 urge the striking switchmeu ant
yardmen to return to work.
Mr.. Gompers declared the wa1kou,
OF yardmen mistake and promised
the whole weight Of the American
American Federation of Labor influ.
ence to support the brotherhoods ir
their struggle with the reyoltins
strikers, but asserted that the strik.
ers nave grievance" and that I,
must be adjusted without any more
delay. He said he predicted trouble
at the time the Cummins -Esch bill
was before congress-, and blamed
congress for bringing the trouble on
Mr.. Gompers expressed confidence
that the strike would soon be over
and said he had no fear of its effect
on the union labor question general
ly.
THE strike is a mistake" he said
These men don't realize the millen-
mum cannot be made An a day. The
progress comes only by years OF
perseverance and labor.
When their anger is over they
Will realize this and will return to
work and to their established organ
izations. This strike has no real
leadership and no real plan"
Saw the Trouble Coming.
II saw this trouble coming on"
Mr.. Gompers added. Il testified at
washington it would happen. 1t was
inevitable. 1t is the protest Of the
men against the effort to legislate
away their rights. It is men like
Senator Cummins and Governor Al
len Of Kansas who are to blame for
this situation, with their legislation
to deny man the right to quit work
to enforce a legitimate claim or re-
dress injury.
1T is the policy Of getting out in
functions. both prohibitory and man
datory, and so keep men at labor un-
der grievous conditions which has
brought on this wave Of uncontrol-
liable resentment. It isn't the broth
erhood officials or the union leaders.
They have done all they could at all
times to hold their men within
bounds. hut there are times when
human nature will assert itself. This
is one of them."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
City News: (:
SEVEN DEAD. 200 HURT.

Explosion in German Munitions Fac.
tory Creates Havoc.
By Associated Press.
London, April 1.-Two hundred
persons were injured at munitions
explosion in East Prussia yesterday
and were resuced. according to dis
patch to the Daily Mail Explosions
are continuing and workers are able
to approach only in armored cars
Fuses on big shells Were ignited in
some way and thirty explosions fol-
lowed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Jump From Plane va. Fatal.

Canton. O., April 12.--Lieuts Rich1
ard Wright, OF Cleveland. died hers'
today from injuries received on Sa& VI
urday when he jumped from Ia biaxsPess
ing postal airplane 200 feet In the alfS
Lieut.. Marck G. Hogun, pilot * lkhS
plane, who did not jump. isft ~ \,
hospital today. 4. "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Sympathy Strike at Trenton.
3Y Associated Press.

Trenton, N. j.. April 12.-Approxi-
mately $500 Pennsylvania road en-
ployes Of freight yards In Trenton
and vicinity walked out today IN
sympathy with striking railroad
workers in other sections Of the
country. Freight transportation is
completely paralyzed, while both
thru and suburban passenger service
Is greatly hampered. N,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Protest Interest Rate.

Chicago, April 12.-The larger pub
lie utilities Of Illinois will petition the
public utilities commission this week
for a hearing on the large interest
rates asked Of the companies by
banking syndicates, B. F. Sinney,
president Of the Chicago Telephone
Company, announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Sonora a hich State.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
FL Paso Tex, April 12.-Withdraw-
al Of Sonora from the Carranza gov
ernment OF Mexico takes one OF the
largest tax producing states from the
central government, American and
Mexican officials said today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Embargo on All Freight.

BY Associated Press.
Pittsburgh. April 12.--An absolute
embargo has been placed on freight
shipments originating on Pennsyl-
vnnia lines and all lines connected
with the system, according TO offici-
ais here. Only shipments OF the
greatest urgency will be received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
IRISH CALL STRIKE.
Radicals Start Move of Protest of
Treatment Of Political Prisoners.

Treatment Of Political Prisoners.
BY Associated Press,
Dublin, April 12.-The officials of
the Irish trades union congress and
the labor party today issued call
for a general strike thruout Ireland
tomorrow as a protest against treat
ment Of political prisoners.
The officials in their call demand
the release Of those imprisoned for
political offenses. The general strike
call does not affect those employed
on newspapers, the teiegraphers, the
bakers, the humanitarian workers
and those employed in necessary SER
vice. t-r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Eudora pioneer Woman Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
E!acra April 12.--hYrs. H. i. .Jahn-
son, a pioneer resident Of Eldora. died
suddenly Sunday night at her home.
Her death was due to appoplexy.
Mrs. Jahnson was about rs years old
and was born in Norway. She Is sur
vived by four children. Albert, Of
Dows; Ole. of Oelwein: Frank, OF
Kansas City. and Mrs. J. g. Bales, Of
Eldora, . i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Freight Conditions Are
Improving Everywhere
West of Pittsburgh.
MORE SERIOUS
ASPECT IN EAST
Many Local Unions Affiliated With
Outlaw Organizations Voting to
Return to Work - No Further
Spread Reported at Any Western
Point - Illegal Union In Chicago
Offers Compromise.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, April 12.-Ihs f'rst
break In The switehmen's strike
in the Chicago district was re-
corded this morning, when the
Chicago, Burlington 4 Quincy
lifted all embargo orders after
announcing that sufficient men
mad returned 20 work to keep all
traffic moving.
Conditions on other roads were
improved today, railroad and
hroshs-hcea officials said. Tho
Illinois Central handled thirty
freight trains, rs per cent OF the
normal moven ent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Illinois Mines Shut Down.,

BY Associated Press.
Springfield. H., April l2.-Approx
imately half the coal mines in Illinois
are idle today and $4,000 miners
have been forced out of employment
by the strike Of switchnen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
City confiseates Coal.

Toledo. April Ito avert general
industrial shutdown and suspension
OF street car service here during the
strike of railroad workers, Mayor
Schneider today ordered the confis-
cation of coal nthe Pennsylvania
eIueAlAsuued eQl no 1900 10 uo.1eo
tracks and its diversion to the
Toledo railway and light companies
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-12
Seven Persons Killed.

I BY AssOCIated Prcss.
Berlin, April 12.-Seven persons
were killed in yesterdays explosions
at Rotenstein according to Dispatch
| es received here.