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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Amended Complaint
Names Omaha Nurse
In Action for Divorce

Los Angeles, April l6.-(Special.) }
An ammended complaint filed by
attorneys for Mrs. Walter O. Henry,
seeking a divorce from DR.. Henry
filed late Thursday, payes the way
for reopening one of the strangest
divorce actions in the history Of the
local courts.
During the hearing on the orig
'inal complaint in which the wife
charged desenion, it dcvelopes that
Miss Hazel Henderson. former
Omaha nurse, was the real cause of
the domestic trouble. Judge Grant
Jackson. sitting in the case, refused
to proceed further And instructed
attorneys for Mrs. Henry to file a
new complaint duplicating Miss
Henderson.
None of the parties to the action
will comment ON the case with the
exception of statement from the
attorneys that the complaint COM
plies with the order of the court.
No date for the rehearing has been
set.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Not in a Combination

There certain politicians in control of politi-
cal machines in this state, who it is alleged have
made secret combinations between certain candidates
for president whose platforms Numerically op-
posed to each other and certain delegates selected
to support said candi didates.
Such political combinations are against public
policy and good government and should receive the
stamp of disapproval of every loyal citizen.
We wish to state that we have not in the past nor
will at any time in the future enter into any COM
binaton of any kind nature whatsoever to thwart
the will of the people.
We have made and will make no secret deals
with any candidate or campaign managers.
And we say further thatNwe absolutely free
from any and all political machines and enaglements
and believe in the rule of the majority and are in
position to and will carry out the edict of the repub
cans of Nebraska expressed by their votes on
April 20.
II. KELSEY GEORGE S AUSTIN
HOWARD H. BALDRIDGE ELMER T. BURKETT
TITUS LOWE I. D. RICHARDS
Candidates for Delegates at Large to the Republican
National Convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
HAS
KEEN INSIGHT
into AFFAIRS
Ne Wspaper Correspondents
Constantly Surprised at Gen.
erals Broad Grasp of Ma
tionaI Questions.

Washington, April l6.-(Special.)
j ohm J. Pershing's broad grasp of
questions Of national interest is a
constant source of surprise TO news
paper correspondents who come in
daily contact with him, now that the
stress of war work is past, and the
Nebraskan is so prominently men
toned in connection with the presi-
Dental nomination.
This was striking1y illustrated to-
day when the informal conversation
turned to farmers and farming. Cen
eral Pershings information OH this
subject evidences the fact that his
strenuous duties have not prevented
him from keeping in touch with
other questions of national. impor-
tance. He expressed himself as
strongly of the opinion that most
imperative duty confronts the ma
ton now as never before, demanding
our combined intelligence and en-
ergies. in solving the tremendously
important problems having to do
with the nations food supply Ne
braska, as one of the foremost agri-
cultural states Of the union, is most
vitality concerned in the outcome,
declares the general
Restrictions Hampered.
Talking with Pershing thus in
formally one is impressed with his
viewpoint that, having demanded of
the farmer the production of a ma
tion's necessities, we then straight
way proceed to surround him with
too many hampering restrictions.
onerous regulations and adverse
market conditions, such as to make
hiss full compliance an impossibility
We have sought, through a multi
tude OF governmental bureau ac-
tivlties, he points out, to aid him to
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Man Who Confessed
At.Prayer Meeting
Thought Innocent

Steubenvi'e, o., April 16.-A suit
case containing blood-spattered
shirt and blood stained handker-
chief, alleged to belong to Harry
Miller, confessed" slayer Of little
Frances South OF Adena, was found
in the West Virginia hills near
Beach Bottom last night
The suitcase was found by Depu-
ty Sheriff William Collins, who took
Miller from the little church, where
he made his confession Wednesday
night. The suitcase and its con-
tents are to be brought here today
i'll an effort to have Miller identity
them.
Miller kept other prisoners in the
county Jail awake all last night by
his singing. That he is demented
and his condition is becoming worse
county officials say they are certain.
Police believe. that Miller is inno-
cent of the crime which he has CON
fessed," as he is known to have been
working nights at the Carnegie
steel mills at the time the crime was
committed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
REDS AND POLES
ARE UNDECIDED
ON PEACE MEET
Bolsheviki Minister Declares
All Responsibility for Con-
hnuation of War.
BY JOHN CLAYTON.
yn-l Times Chicago Tribune Cable.
Copyright, 1890.

Copyright. 1890.
I. .'"a ,o,x W, April l0.-(Va Berlin,
l slN 5)-With refusal by the
Poles to meet the soviet Russians on
neutral ground and a reiteration Of
their demands for negotiations at
Borisoff. Commissioner of Foreign
Affairs Tchicherin has dispatched a
note again pointing out the mad
visibility of a conference within
the zone of the armies, offering
Moscow, or, as an alternative, Pet
rograd or Warsaw, providing the
soviet government delegation is
guaranteed personal safety and the
right to use telegraph and wireless
freely in code.
Tchicherin declared the soviet
government was more than ready to
begin negotiations and pointed out
the responsibility of continuing
the war must rest with the Poles if
they refuse an armistice.
Finn Armistice Held Up.
For the present the armistice with
the Finnish government is delayed.
The Films agreed IN principle to the
armistice, but insisted on evacuation
of Petchenga by the red troops, and
establishment of the Firms in
their positions before the red ad-
vance began.
Commissar Tchicherin expressed
surprise that point which should
be matter Of discussion bad been
made condition of beginning con-
versations. He said it placed the
unbeaten Russian government in the
position of capitulating or answer
ing no. For this reason. he declared,
operations must be resumed until a
more satisfactory answer could be
given.
Lithuania has asked for peace ne
gotiations, with frontiers determined
on chronological principles.
Tchichefin replied Russia always
was ready to make peace on this
basis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Arbitration Ends Near DGeI
Argument at Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, April 16.--Arbitra-
ton has settled the controversy be-
tween Jose de Souza Lage, editors
of the newspaper 0 Pals OF Rio
Janeiro, and Fernando Saguier, a
member of the Argentine senate,
which threatened to end on the
duellihg field.
Two weeks ago the editor sent
challenge to the senator, after the
latter had written an article for the
government organ La Epoca of this
city, saying that Lage had misrep-
resented President Irigoyen in an
interview.
DR.. Carlos Rodriguez Larreta,
former Argentine member of the
permanent court OF arbitration at
The Hague, was the mediator who
effected peaceful settlement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
American Slain at WeseI
Was Attempting to Escape

Berlin, April 16.-Paul R. DeMott
OF Paterson, N. j., who was shot
and killed at Wesel by a German
sentry recently. was making a de-
liberate attempt to escape from pris-
on when fired upon, according to an
oral report made by representative
of the American commission here.
who has just completed an investi-
cation of the incident. A report is
being prepared for the State depart
inent in Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Allies to Send Word to the
Germans Thew Must Disarm

Paris, April 16.-The representa-
hves in Berlin of France, Great
Britain, Italy and Belgium will ioin
IN a warning to Germany that it
must execute without delay the dis
armament and rehabilitation.
clauses OF the peace treaty, accord
ing to present plans.
It is understood that the charges
d'attares will also say to the Ger
man government that in case the, in
surreetionary movement in Germany
is not suppressed, the allies may
refuse ren further deliveries of food
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Demand Same Treatment
As Roads Controlled by U. S.

Washington, April 16.-Demand-
ing the same treatment under the
transportation act as accorded rail-
roads which were under federal
control during the war, the Ameri-
can Short Line Railroad association
at the concluding session of its spe-
cial meeting, decided to ask the
Interstate Commerce commission to
award the standard return guaran-
teed by the act to roads which were
not operated by the government.
Should the Interstate Commerce
commission refuse the request, the
association will ask congress for
remedial legislation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Germany Troops Mass
To Welcome Return Of
Minister From RUIN

Berlin, April 16.-Government
troops were massed in the center of
Berlin last night, following the re-
turn of Herr Severing, Prussian
minister of the interior, from the
Ruhr district, where he was sent to
conduct operations.
1t is presumed this military move
ment was a result of rumors of a
new revolt impending.
Severing ordered that the public
be barred from the quarter of the
city containing government build
ings.
Grave conditions are reported
IRON Pomerania, where reactionaries
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Leonard Wood Arrives
In Omaha This Morning

Leonard Wood. candidate for
the presidential nomination on the
republican ticket. will arrive in
Omaha at 9 a. m. today. He will
not stop here, but will continue
through to Lincoln. He will return
to Omaha at $50 p. m., address a
mass meeting at the auditorium at 4,
speak to women's meeting at the
Rome hotel at $50 and leave for
Chicago at 9 D. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Recommend Changes in
Army Court-MartiaI Law

Washington, April 16.-Material
changes in army Ncourts-martial pro-
cedure were recommended by the
senate military committee in report
ing legislation growing out of the
Ansell- Crowder row.
The bill, which will be offered by
Senator Chamberlain, democrat,
Oregon, as an amendment to the
pending army reorganization bill,
would create "a board of review in
the Judge advocate generals office
with power to modify or annul all
court-martial sentences.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Arkansas Governor Heads
Good Roads Ornani1ation

Hot Springs, Ark. April l6.-An-
nouncement was made here today
of the election of Governor Charles
Brough OF Arkansas. as president
of the United States Good Roads
association, which is in session here.
Governor c. A. Larrazolo of New
Mexico was elected a vice president
Cyrus S. Avery of Tulsa, Okl.. was
elected president of the Albert Bike
Highway association. and c. B..
Thomas, Colorado Springs, was
elected vice president from Colo
rado. Tulsa has been awarded next
wears convention. it was stated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Big Shortage of Laborers
DESPITE Increased Wages

Washington, April l6.-Although
the established wage scale for COM
mon laborers is Sc for an eight-hour
day as compared with Sl.75 for a
nine -hour day before the war, there
is 40 per cent shortage of laborers
in New York City. Ronald Taylor,
president of the Building Trades
Employers association, told the
house immigration committee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
''Prince of Jerusalem"
Is Failure in Business

Chicago. April l6.-"Prince Eman-
uel of Jerusalem" who claims to be
the son of Abdul Hamid, former
sultan of Turkey, was a failure in
The soda water business. he told
Judge X. NJ. Lands in federal court.
The prince filed petition in bank
ruptcy proceedings in which his un-
assessed liabilities were $1,000
He said he was author. of a
pamphlet which he described as My
Experiences i'll the Holy Land When
] Was Dead Seven Years and Then
Rcsurrected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Barnes Opposes Proposal
To Extend Wheat Guarantee

Washington, April 16.-Continu-
ance Of the government wheat guar
antee for 80 or 40 days after it
terminates June |, proposed by Sem
ator Capper, republican, Kansas, at
the request of western growers, was
opposed by President Barnes of the
United State Grain corporation, in
letter received by the Kansas SEN
otor
Government injection into busi-
ness should be terminated at the
earliest possible moment said Mr..
Barnes. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Irish Prisoners In
Mountjoy Prison Go
On Another Strike

Dublin, April l6,-Another hunger
strike is reported to have been begun
in Mountjoy prison. The political
prisoners, both convicted and un-
convicted, who are still detained
there, refused to take food last night
The latest hunger strikers total 40,
including nine who participated i'll
the original strike.
Sergeant HENSON, who was shot
during the passage of a procession
through the streets of Balbriggin
Wednesday. died today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Chicago Offices to Close
For Funeral of Sullivan

Chicago. April l6.-City anc
county Offices will be closed tomor-
row for the funeral of Roger c.
Sullivan. democratic leader. who
died at his home here Wednesday.
Archbishop MundeIein will con-
duct the services at Holy Name
cathedral
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Mexico Asks Permission
To Send Army Through U. S.

Washington, April 16.-Mexico
has asked permission from the Unit
ed States to move troops through
American territory so as to attack
the state of Sonora from the north.
No action on the request has vet
been, taken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Trustee of Stanford ..
University Takes Life

Pal9 Alto. Cal, April 16.-Percy
T. Morgan. trustee OF Stanford uni
versity and a director in San
Francisco bank, was reported by
relatives to have shot and killed
himself Friday at his home at Los
Altos, near here, because of des-
pondency over i'll health.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
; Proposes New Coins.

Washington, April 10. - Senator
Frelinghuysen, republican,. New
Jersey, introduced a bill providing
for the coinage OF 7 and Scent coins.
It was referred to the banking COM
mittee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
\ Attack Constabulary Men

Limerick, Muenster. Ireland,
April 16.-While constabulary were
escorting mails from the postoffice
to the railway station last night
crowds pelted them with stones, and
it is alleged the civilians fired some
shots The police returned the fire,
wounding two or three civilians.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Launch Tooth Ship.

Philadelphia, April 10. Hog
Island launched its Tooth vessel. the
cargo carrier Independence Halt.
Mrs. Murdoch Kendrick OF Philadcl-
phia, was the sponsor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Twice as Many Men Voters
As Women In Capital City

Lincoln. Neb., April 16.-(Spe-
cial.)--The total registration for
Lincoln is 22,037 voters, of which
l4,524 are men and 7,7l3 are women.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Former Omaha Man.

Former Omaha Man.
As manager Of the American Bell
lelephone company from 1878.
when TIE telephone was mere
toy. just invented by Alexander
Graham B, until 1890, and as
pRsidcnt of the American Bell Tel
. ephone and Telegraph company un-
til 1919, when he became chairman
OF the company's board OF directors,
Mr.. Vail was largely instrumental
iii bringing the telephone system Of
the country to its present state of
efficiency.
1t was in Omaha that Mr. Vail
received the promotion which a
short time later placed him in
charge of the telephones destiny.
Born in Carol county, Ohio. July
10, l845 he moved with his parents
to farm near Waterloo, Ia, at an
\ early age.
Was Telegrapher Here,
In 1866, at the age of 20, he came
to Omaha and secured position as
telegrapher with the Union Pa
cihcI railrc,d, which he held for
nearly year He then went to
lodge Pole, Neb., as a telcgrapher
tor tiE Western Unioa company,
and remained there a year.
During his stay at Lodge Pole
he took a course of study to fit him
for a position as postal clerk. He
then returned to Omaha and took
the postal clerks examination,
passed, and became a clerk between
Omaha and Ogden During his
work as clerk he became acquainted
with c. E. Yost. then postmaster
here, and now chairman of the board
of directors Of the Nebraska Tele-
phone company.
He was also a close friend
Of many of the early settlers in
Omaha. including Grenville NJ
Dodge.
Goes to Washington
His efficiency as a railway mail
clerk, and his frequent protests
:; c;.inst methods used in the serv-
ice led to his being asked to go to
Wa ,hngton to assist in 'reorganiz-
,ag tae service. He left Omaha for
tWa s;iingion in 1874 and year later
H. was appointed general superin-
ttndent ct railway mail service in
the United States.
In 1873 G. D. Hubbard, father-n,
law OF Alexander Graham Bell. in
,eutor OF the Bell telephone, offered
NIr. Vail position AS general mana
ger OF the newly organized Ameri-
can Bell Telephone company. The
telephone mad been invented lust
two years before this offer occurred
aad was considered mere toy. but
Mr. Vail, with characteristic western
promptness accepted the offer with
the remark that he guessed he could
take chance once in his life.
Heads Western Union.
One of the most ambitious
projects which he planned was the
merger OF the Western Union Tele-
vgraph company with the telephone
company. and in 1910 the telephone
interests succeeded in securing the
controlling power in the Western
Union.
He resigned as president of the
Western Union in 1914, when the
telephone company disposed of its
interests in the telegraph company
because OF threatened action of the
government against the combina-
ton of these competing utilities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17

at ! a. M, Gry ,Duib. a: wet bulb. dS;
relative humidity. W. ~ noon, dry buib,
80: wet bulb. 45: relative humidity, 50.
At noon, wind velocity, eight miles an
hour
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
The Weather

Forecast. W.
Probably showers Saturday; not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-04-17
Theodore N. Vail, Chairman of
Board Of Directors Of Bell
Company, SucCumbs to
Complication of Diseases.
STARTED IN OMAHA IN
UNION PACIFIC EMPLOY
Efficiency as Postal Clerk
Took Him to Washington,
Who He Became Associate
of Alexander Bell. !

Baltimore. Nd, April l6.-Theo-
dore N. Vail, chairman of the boarl
Of directors Of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company.
.dieds at Johns Hopkins hospital this
morning of a complication of car
diac and kidney troubles.
Mr.. Vail was brought here from
Jekyl Island, Ga, last Sunday in his
private car. He was in a serious
condition when he reached the hos
pital and his death was not unex-
pected.
Mr.. Vail retired as president of
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph company last June and be-
came chairman of the board of di-
rectors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-17
AR]M0RE HIGH DEFEATS
.T|SH ON \ co 70 TO I
(By Ruth Nolan)

BY the score of 20 TO the Ardmore
High eleven overwhelmed the Murray
Aggies in the best game ever wit
messed by the football fans of Ard
afternoon.
The Ardmore team was greatly
out-weighed by their opponents, but
by organized efforts, and scientific
play overcame this handicap with
victorious result.
At the outset of the game the local
team won the toss and chose the
west goal
During the first half of play indi-
cations gave the appearance OF an
easy victory for the Aggies, for the
local boys played too individually
and seemed to be greatly disorgan-
lied The score at the end of the
first was Z to 0 in favor Of the
Aggies.
In the second half the local boys
staged a come back" and scored
three touchdowns in quick order. the
last being made several seconds be-
fore the final whistle declaring the
game at an end.
Touchdowns were made by Jack
Colbert, right end Of the Aggies
Slough, quarterback; Sullivan, half
back and Doak, fullback, all Of Ard
more High.
Davidson. end, and Lamb, halfback,
both Of the local team, also starred
in the game.
A humorous incident which occur
red during the game caused ripple
Of laughter to flow down the side
lines. During a tense moment OF
play, Mr.. John Easley one of the
spectators of the game, and loyal
rooter for the local team, became sc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-17
CREDITS WILL REMAIN HON JOHN WH|TEHURST
AVAIL ABLE FOR EIOEUVERS A POW ERFUL
AGRICULTURAL NEEOSIAODRESS ON PRINCIPLES
OF THE UNITED STATESIOF DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Washington, Oct l6.-Bank credit
has been steadily available for the
successive seasonal requirements" of
agriculture, according to formal
statement issued tonight by the fed
eral reserve board designed as a
reply to agricultural organizations
which appealed to the government this
week, for a further extension of ag-
ricultural credit.
Recent disturbances in price and
demand which have been manifest
In agricultural markets are ''inevi-
table and unavoidable consequences
Of the economic arrangement occa-
stoned by the world war;" the boards
statement said. 1t added, however,
that the gradual and regular move
ment Of the crops from producers to
consumers was to be expected.
THE board is advised that credit
has been steadily available for the
successive seasonal requirements Of
agriculture. as we'll as for the needs
Va C0LuAtICc dIu tilc StdtC-
ment said, "and that there is no
ground for expecting that its avail
ability for these purposes will not
continue. The present improved cred
it situation is due in part to the
timely steps taken last spring, fol-
lowing conferences between the board
and governors and directors of federal
reserve banks to provide credit for
crop moving requirements, and in
part to the subsequent improvement
in transportation reported from all
districts except in few localities
Between Jan. /, and Oct. /, OF
the present year, about 800 leading
member banks from all sections OF
the country which report their con-
dition to the board weekly. and the
present approximately 10 per cent
OF member bank resources have in
creased their loans for agricultural
industrial, and commercial purposes
by an amount exceeding $1,000 900, 900
This great increase in the credit ex
tended to their customers has in thC
main been made possible by the ac
commodation. extended member bank:
by the Federal Reserve Banks.
During the same period, the /.
federal reserve banks have increased
their holdings Of agricultural ant
commercial papers by more than $500,
100000 and from January %, t
October /. 1920, increased their issue!
OF federal reserve notes by ovel
$3.50 100000. The same time fedora
reserve banks having surplus fund.
have extended accommodation to fed
eral reserve banks in agricultural ant
livestock districts by means Of dis
counts, aggregaung on Oct. /, ovel
s225 200, 900.
"The chief market for our raw
and manufactured products is q
home and our present huge crops o
immense value may be expected grad
ually and in regular course to NOV
from producer to consumer"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-17

interested at that particular stage OF
the game that he ran out on the
field of play with terrific speed. in
order that he might more closely
view the movements of the play. At
the same time another much younger
rooter of the Ardmore team. having
the same intention, caught up with