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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
OPEN PRESS CLUB ROOMS
official christening at Chamber OF
Commerce Monday.

The new quarters of the Topeka
Press club in the Chamber of Com
merce will be opened officially to
members at meeting to be held
Monday evening. July 10. A program
has been provided for the opening.
A bottle of Abilena water. in honor
of Charlie Harger of the Abilene Re
Hector. will be broken over the TIRES
hold it
Before the war the Press club main
tanned elaborate rooms in the Mills
building. The quarters were furnish
ed to the last detail by Senator Arthur
Capper, publisher of the Topeka Capt.
tai. and Frank P. MaeIennan, pub
Usher of the Topeka State Journal.
So many members of the newspaper
forces in Topeka went to the war that
it was deemed advisable to abandon
the rooms and the furniture was
placed in the parlors at the Chamber
of Commerce.
In reward for the Press clubs ac-
tivities in behalf of Topeka the Cham
Der. of Commerce fitted up a room for
the use of the newspaper men,. This
room is ready for occupancy and will
he christened Monday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

n. NJ. Rice was born December %,
1863, in Rome City. Ind, and was ed
ucated in the public schools of that
city. entering the railway service in
May, 1887, on the Gulf, Colorado &
Santa Fe railroad. After serving in
various capacities in the transporta-
ton and store departments he was ap-
pointed assistant general storekeeper
of the Santa Fe coast lines in 1901. A
little later he was made general store
keeper and held that position with of
fices in Topeka for ten years, making
his homo here.
Rice left Topeka to take the posi-
ton of chief purchasing agent of the
st. Louis & San Francisco railroad in
November. 1913. After three years in
that capacity he accepted a position
as third vice president of that road.
becoming vice president of the Pierce
Oil company in 1919, which position
he held until his recent appointment.
Rice has many friends among the
officials and employees of the Santa Fe
here. He was prominent in Topeka.
IA member of the Topeka club, Masons
and a trustee of the First Methodist
church. He is married and has three
children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

The funeral of DR.. William Jennings,
age sc, who died at 80 o'clock Friday
morning at his home. 10 West street. will
be held Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
from the home. Burial in Mt. Hope Gene
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. ELIZABETH GRUMNIE. age A..
died today at a local hospital. The body
will be sent TO Clay Center for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
WOULD ESCAPE SENTENCE.
Chicago Negro Who Led Kansas Girl
Astray Asks Court Writ.

Springfield, H., July 1e.-Applica-
ton for a writ of supersedas. staying
Imprisonment OF Dorsey eChambliss,
negro policeman, and Emma Ross,
who were CONVINCED in Chicago of alb
Quoting and combining in a negro re-
sort Bertha Wiebeck. f6-year-old
white girl from Kansas. will be made
to Justice Carter OF the supreme court
tomorrow.
The necessary papers were filed
with the clerk of the court today. The
Weibeck girl died as a result of al
legged mistreatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co.. 3Ol
New England RldRl
New York. July 16
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Capture Escapcd Prisoners.

HeleDa. Ark. July 16.-Jim Ander-
son, one of the six negro county pris-
oners who assaulted n guard, near this
city Wednesday and escaped into Mis-
sissippi. was captured at lola, Miss.
this morning. Search for the other
five continues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Must Odit Confiscatine coal.

Washington. July 16.zRailroads of
the country were warned today by the
interstate commerce commission to
refrain from confiscation of coal con-
signed to government departments
and to common carriers and TO other
public utilities. No indication of what
action would be taken to put an end
to the practice was given by the COM
mission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
New York Money Market.

New York, July 1G-MONEY-Mercantil
paper. 7%@S per cent. Exchange. irregular.
60 day bills on banks. 3.S4Ss commercial.
60 day bills. 3.SS5s; demand. 3sSI<; cables.
3 .S9A Francs, demand. $50; cables. $50.
Belgian fraRcs. demand. S.S1; cables, ssh.
Marks demand, 2.5a: cables, go. New
York exchange on Montreal, L. per cent
discount Government and railroad bonds.
easy. Time loans, strong; 60 days. 30 days
and months, SlS.
Call money, steady; high. o: low. s; rul-
ing rate o: closing bid s offered at Q;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Local Mention

Take advantage of our 10 per cent
reduction on wall paper c. NJ. Hill
& Son, 826 Kansas Ave. Adv.
If you aren't gettirg the garbage
collection service you want. call 1887
ADV.
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave.
ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

AMELIA II. BROWN, age Ct, died re-
Gently at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
John Matney, of Lecompton. Funeral ser
vices were held from the home of her
daughter. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery.
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. s27.-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

GENEVA, Nov. 2G.---rhc attitude
among delegates Of tho assembly OF
Iho league Of nations toward the ap-
peal OF the league OF President WI
son to act as mediator In the Ar
monlan situation appears to bo one
Of hope without expectation that the
United states will relieve Europe and
thp league Of an embarrassing ques-
ton.
The council Of the league this
morning overruled the British OBJ
joctions to tho provisions by which
countries not holding mandates from
the league for the administration of
tho colonial possessions OF former
oneuy powers or territories to be ad-
minlstcred under mandate OF the
league are to have a majority ON the
permanent mandate commission.
The council confirmed tho decision
taken at the Brussels meeting pro-
Viding for Il commission OF nine, five
of which shall be representatives OF
non mandatory nations.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

ANCON, Canal Zone. Nov. &C.
Senator Harding devoted today. the
last day of his short visit at the
Pacific terminus OF the Panama
canal to recreation, for the most
part. although he had several more
talks with canal zone officials,
The president-olect rose carly for
a gamo OF golf, and later took a
i.!otor boat ride. Late this afternoon,
he viii leave by train for Cristobal,
Were on Sunday he Will go on board
his ship to return to the United
States, sailing for Norfolk
Bigger Police Force.
The question OF a proper military
force for tho canal zone has engaged
Senator Hardlngs active attention
and he Will be particularly interested
In plans OF tho war department to
increase that force to a full division.
Tho senator today had luncheon with
Brigadier General Kennedy, COM
mandcr of troops In the canal zono
and had long talk with that officer.
During his motor ride he inspected
the forts Of tho Pacific end OF the
great waterway
Senator Harding's address az last
nights banquet rendered him by
President Porras Of Panama, created
most favorable impression, judging
from comments heard aftcrward.
"rhe cordiallty OF your greetings
and the fine spirit Of your good
wishes stir me deeply" he said, fac
ing President Porras
1--WE are rather more than friendly
peiehbors quaning the cup OF most
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Recitals by Famous
Musicians at so Cents
A Seat IN Chicago


CHICAGO. Nov. 96.---Recitais by
famous musicians with the best seats
selling at so cents viii be introduced
IN Chicago this winter.
Jacob HandelHman ~ sponsor for the
new plan. He proposes 10 hold con-
certs I'm the larger theatcra and halls
scattered through tho residential dis
tricts as an especial appeal 10 thu
adjacent neighb0rhOod.
"rhcrc are 100000 music enthu1s
mats IN ChicaEo's residence diHlriclE r
Mr.. HandelBman said. THAT X. ono
out OF every six men and women mere
derives a soul satisfaotion when heaT-
Ing beautiful melodies. But he
trouble is they cannot afford to paE
from 81 10 $40 TO hear renownt4
vioSnist, cellist or soprano And 81
they either saturatc themselves Witiz
the cannibalistic jazz or they go withs
out
Il would rather entertain 1000 pcts
ple with good mnalc at 10 CENTS q
seat than 1890 at 81. Europe. lI
musical culture, "a far ahcad OF IA
because the nnHaeH are pruvidnd uil|
the best musicians and elnRera al loT'
prices. IN Borne, Switzerland. lila
greatest artists appear AZ tho wuIa
ingmen'a hall. rhc tickets arc ~
cents. In many other Anruntan t||
minimum prices nre charged AZ naf
lar concerts. II can bo done "a c|1
cago too.'
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Potato Crop This
Year One of the
Largest on Record

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.--'rhis years
potato crop is ono OF the largest on
record, according to w, II. Hall, Chi
cago representative Of the federal
bureau of markets on produce.
Tho sac Is true Of cabbage, onions
and apples, Mr.. Hall said.
"Basing predictions on the old law
OF supply and demand II would rca-
sonably be Supposed" he said, "ihat
prices this year would be substantial
ly lower thnn year ago when there
was short crop In each Of these
commodities"
The fine potato crop was due TO
growing conditions being unusually
good and killing frost unusually late,
the department OF agriculture official
said. There IL nothing TO Interfere
with the crop now, as potatoes arc NIL
In the bins. he added.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
HARDING ENDS his VISIT ON
WESTERN TERMINUS OF CANAL;
STARTS ON RETURN TRIP TODAY

cordial association. We arc spirited
partners In one OF The gigantic ad-
vances OF the tweaueth century trans
portatlon.
Assurance of Friendship.
"Your freedom and our genius and
resources combined to link the oceans
and the day viii come when the
commerce OF the world will stage its
SURPRISING pageant here. One car
not escape the Inspirations aud the
impe;ling influences OF commerce and
trade. The adventurous navigators
and discoverers came hither and re-
yealed western continent 20 the old
world, but they came because they
were inspired by trade. Trade has
made peoples eminent throughout all
times, and this fact Is no less true
today than In the past,
II need not assure you anew OF tho
friendship OF our United States for
your republic. We are deeply intor-
ested in tho development OF your
good fortune. More. we want our
proven friendship for you TO add 10
the confidence Of all America, North.
Central, and South, in our people and
our government We crave friendly
relations and N.o wish to promote
them, and make them abiding. we
crave friendly rotations and We wish
10 promote them. and make them
abiding. We want a spirit OF fra
tornai Amoricanlsm which btfitB tho
American continent, not IN solfifn-
ness, not In rivalry Of the old world.
but IN a mutually OF interest and
helpfulness to one another"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
NIGHT NEWS
SUMMARY

REV YORK-Thc usual quiet OBJ
servance of Thanksgiving day here
was violently Interrupted Thursday
when crowds who had attended n
high requiem mass In memory OF
Terence MacSwinoy, rioted at the
sight of "A British flag decorating the
facade OF the Union club across Fifth
avenue from st. Patrick's cathedral.
WASHINGTON - II he American
government has Informed Great Brit
ian politely but firmly that II does
not propose to he excluded from par
ticlpRtion In tho rights and privileges
secured under mandates provided In
tho treaties of peace. Furthermore
II expects to be heard regarding the
terms OF those mandates before they
are put In force. The position OF the
u. 8. is set forth In note by Secrc-
tary Colby to Earl Curzon, British
secretary OF state for foreign affairs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
GOVERNOR PROMISED
TO PARDON VILLISTAS
BEFORE THE ELECTION
Action Was Held Up for
Political Reasons, A.
B. Renahan Says

SANTA FE. Nov. ga. u. Rcna-
han, attorney for the Vnllstas par
doncd by Governor Larrazolo. has
made "A statement In which he said.
that the governor ahould not be crit
lciscd for the release OF the villa
men ON the ground that the pardon
was issued on the eve OF tho COVER
nor's retirement from office and upon
the eve OF his departure FOR Mexico
city to attend the Inauguration OF
Gen. OrebgOn as president OF Mexico.
II was engaged as attorney FOR tho
Nillistas more than "a year ago. said
Mr. Renahan, and have been work.
ing nince that time to secure their
release. The Governor promised me
some time ago that he would pardon
tho men. but II was not thought ad-
vlsable to issue the pardons until af-
ter the election,
Thus It can be seen that II can
not be said that the governors mo-
tive in the action war TO assist in
establishing more friendly relations
between the United States and Mex
lea, or to promote the standing of the
governor in Mexico.
81 think the governor issued the
pardons because he thought the men
were deserving of the pardons and
that he should be credited with this
one motive In his action"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
JAKE HAMON
DIES OF WOUND;
GIRL HUNTED
Republican Committee
man Was Shit When
in Hotel

ARDMORE, Okla. Nov. 26.-With
the deeth early today of Jacob l..
Hanon, republican national commit
teeman from Oklahoma. Carter
county authorities rsdoubled their Of
forts to locate Clara Smith, OF Ring
ling, Okla. charged with shooting
Mr.. Hamon In local hotel last sun
day night.
According to Frank l.. Ketch. Ham
on's buninoss manager. the wound re-
suited from tho accidental discharge
'of Il revolver which Mr.. Hampton
was cleaning.
Railroad Builder
The career OF Mr. Hamon is a story
OF oil and railroads, for one Of his
hobbies was building railroads.
In 1898 he was graduated from the
law department of the University OF
Kansas at Lawrence and came to tho
Indian territory to seek his fortune.
His first job was as a clerk In store
at Newkirk. Okla.
When the Kiowa- -Comnnchc coun-
try was opened to settlement, Mr..
Hamon went with the first rash
OF new settlers 10 Lawton. becoming
lHt CITY AlIht wy aNloIHeNs ilc WIS
later chairman OF the republican tor.
ritorial committee and for many
years continued active in the leader
ship OF tho party In Oklahoma.
Ono OF the first big ventures of
Mr.. Ifamcn was tho building of two
railroads, one flOm 1.awton to Ard
more. the other from Wichita Falls.
Texas, TO Oklahoma City. After futile
years OF trying to get his paper roads
bonded, he concluded to start the job
himself.
Made Millions In oil
Backed by John Ringing Of New
York, circus man. he built 81 miles
OF railroad from Ringing to Ard
more. He later became owner OF the
Hamon-Kell railroad In Texas.
Mr.. Hammond had his first venture
In oil when the Healdton field came
into prominence, and Is said TO have
amassnd a fortune OF fifteen million
dollars, within II period of three
years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
NEW MEXICO
DELEGATION ON
SPECIAL TRAIN
Gov. Larrazolo Leaves
Juarez at Noon
Today

Ell PAso. Texas. Nov 26.-rwe
special trains, one carrying Gov. O.
A. Larrazolo OF New Mexico and his
party, the other carrying five pullman
car loads Of business men from Arixo-
ma left Juarez at noon today Tor Max-
leo City to attend the Inauguration Of
General obregon. preAdent.oie
On the train carrying the New Mex
leo governor is City Councilman r. O.
semple representing Fl Paso. Onf
OF the cars OF the other train va
made up OF citizens from PhoenI4
another OF Tucson citizcna. and fht
and Nogalos. Sonora. X
A special train carry Callfornin1a
will arrive at z O'Clock tonight ara
will cross into Juarcz from M pnao
on It's way 10 the Mexican capital.
Gov. Larrazolo got a telegram today
from Gov. Hobby OF Texas saying
that 20 and AIRS. Hobby would leave
Laredo tonight to attend the inauGu-
ration.
The Mexican government ls hsnd.
ling all the special trains a. an act
OF friendship. Juarcz was decorated
In honor OF the visitors. Three bnn1I|
were playing and the chamber o1
ecmmerce gave the party lnnoheoi
Schedule OF Purts
The schedule for the party viii III
as follows:
November 27.--.1aoceptlon at Laredo
by Mexican officials.
November 2a.--Hcceptlon BY 4 com-
mission OF officials OF the Chamber oQ
Commerce Of Mexico City a. coloaia
station.
November so.-vialt In automobiles
to different parts OF Mexico City;luuch
at o'clock at the Engineers club;
visit TO the chamber Of commerce at
I o'clock; banquet by the city council
at O'Clock: ceremony OF inaLEnra-
tion at IL O'Clock at night.
December Lunch al the cham
Der Of commerce; reception IN the
Palacio Nacional al III o'clock; ban-
suet at the Engipeera club at 7
o'clock.
December "trip to Necaxa at .
a. m.
December s.-vislt 20 Important
factories OF the city and lunch ~ the
'rabacalera Mexicana;" reception At
Chapultopec by Obregon at 4 o'cloclr;.
entertainment at the Iris theatnr at ?
o'clock In the evening, arranged by
the University Of Mexico.
December "Trip TO CuernavacR;
banquet offered TO Gen. ObrcgOn by
tho Confederation OF Chambers OF
Commerce OF Mexico al . y. m.
VIII Attend Hall
December 5.-Excurslon In street
cars ia different parts OF the city;
banquet at the xochlmiico Inn at 1
o'clock; ball at the Engineers' clu5 az
o'clock. t
December e.-visit to the national
theater museum and Academy OF Fine
Arts; reception at the American club
at I o'clock.
December departure OF the exs
oursion for the United states.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Check and Wife Get
Hearing in Case of
His Fathers Death

plIODN1X, ,Arlz., Nov, 2G.-Pre-
iiminary examination OF Victor Check
and his wife, Belle Check, OF Topeka.
Kas., charged with murder in con-
nection with the death OF Victor
Checks father, Thomas j. Check here
on the night OF November i3, was
upened in the Justice OF peace court
today.
Or. l.. u. Dameron, tho first witt
ness. testified he was summoned to
the Checks apartment and found the
Elder Check lying upon a bed dead.
He said there was an abrasion on
one hand He said the younger
Checks told him Check died while in
AN automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Check are al
legged In the murder charge to have
subjected Check who wag reputed
wealthy. to brutal and inhuman
treatment" calculated to hasten his
death
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
SINN FE|N FOUNDER
ARRESTED IN DUBLIN
Arthur Griffith and Prof.
MacNeill Held by
Police

DUBLIN. Nov 26.-Arthur Grif-
filth. founder Of the Sim Feln organ
izatlon. Prof. John MacNeln, Sim
Fcin member OF parliament for
Londonderry city, and the national
university of ireland with a number
OF others including professor Mac
Neill'g son, were arrested today by
the auxiliary police.
Mrs. Griffith said she was awaken
ed at 1880 o'clock this morning by
the crashing OF pane OF glass In the
front door of the Griffith home.
~ jumped to the window OF our
upstairs bedrooms and called out"
she continued. "The seven mon COM
priaing tn" party pointed revolvers
at me shouting come down at once
81 turned and called to Arthur
Here they come: jump and then slip
ped on "A dressing gown and ran down
stairs The men, all OF them mem
berH OF the auxiliary police, had
reached the landing. They had
mashed the window and cut the door
chain. They rushed into Arthurs
room with revolvers pointed and
placed him under arrest.
when they took him away later
said to them. Where are you go
ing TO put-him?' To this one OF them
replied we are going to shoot or hang
him as he jolly well deserves
"Our -year-old child who had
hecn sleeping by our bed heard the
remark, began to scream and became
hystelical. Az they drove off. how
ever, another man shouted back; "Wc
are taking him to the brldewell.'
Mrs Griffith sair her husband had
been alceping at home for the first
time In week. She recalled that
this was the third time he had been
urreatpd
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
STEEL MILLS CUT
PRICE OF PRODUCTS
Reductions Not to Affect
Wages, 1t Is
Said

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Nov. 26.-rhs
Jones & Laughiln Steel company. tho
largest OF the independent interests
today adopted new selling rates on
certain finished steel products.
This reduction will not affect the
wages, 1t was understood OF the ap-
proximately $4,000 persons in this
company's employ.
The new prices which are effective
Immediately. are bars. s20.35; struo-
turai sheets, s2.45; plates. s2.65; base
Pittsburgh Adjustment will be made
on the prices for wire and cold rolled
steel products.
No statement was made by tho
company other than to say the lower
prices are due to the law OF supply
and demand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Kills Wife and
Self After Community
Thanksgiving Party

sTERLING. Colo, Nov. 2s.--Fol.
lowing community Thanksgiving
celebration at crayling Heights
school house az which his wife gavC
several readings, John Kobler. 80
years old. a wealthy farmer Twins
near here. last night shot his wife "a
death and killed himself.
After returning from the oelebra-
tion the Koblcrs qunrreled Securing
n shot gun. Kobier killed his wife In
the kitchen OF their home. Then he
went outside and shot himself with
the same gun.
They had been married a year. II
Robbers second marriage. -Four
children born 70 his first wife SUR
yivc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
EXECUTIVE OUT
OF POLITICS IN
IN NEW MEXICO
Says He'll Specialize in
Old Mexico Law in
ElPaso

EL PASO. Nov. 26.-Wlthin the
ne,t three months It is practically
assured that Gov. O. A. Larrazolo of
Now Mexico will become a resident
Of III Peso and will resume the prac-
tice OF law, making specially of
cases involving Mexican law.
THIS announcement was made by
Governor Larrazolo before his de-
parture for Mexico city to attend the
Inauguration Of General obresoh.
1T 's not only possible but ex-
tremely probable that win return
to Il, Paso to live" Governor LARA
zolo said. In fact, | may say II Is
practically certain that 1 viii do 40
within three months. am abso-
lutcly out OF politics. aud will be glad
to resume the practice OF iaw. ! will
make n specially of cases involving
Mexican law"
Won't Take Job In Mexico.
Governor I.arrazolo was amused
over report that he might accept
some position under President obre-
gon In Mexico.
81 wouldn't take any office in the
United States" he said. and, OF
course, COUNT do so In Mexico"
Governor Larrazo.o lived In III
Paso before going to New Mexico,
and at one time was district attor-
ney.
Tho pardoning OF the 10 cS-Villis-
tas in the New MeXico pcnitentlary
IL a closed Incident. the governor
feels. However, he wishes to en-
phasize the fact that II was not done
by any wish to promote good will
between Mexico and the United
States.
Thinks lie IL Right.
THE report that | pardoned the
men because OF a desire to promote
good will between the United States
and Mexico Is foolish" he said.
Good viii between nations is not
promoted by condoning crime or
pardoning criminals. 1 pardoned the
men because investigated their
cases carefully ana was convinced
they never should have been tried or
convicted In the first place.
"Of course, would feel mLSh
gratificd IL I received the support OF
the people IN my action, but IL the
whole world were against me ! would
feel | had done exactly right"