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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
MEXICO DENIES
GETTING NOTE
Report g. s. Protest CoucAed IN
Such Strong Terms Mexicaas
Refuse to Accept 1t.

Mexico City. Sept. 7.-Dr. Cuth-
berto Hidalgo, under-secretary in
charge of the Mexican foreign Of
fee, denied last night that note
relative to the petroleum situation
had been received from Washing
ton.
1t was learned from unofhcial
sources, however, that the United
States embassy had received note
for transmission to the Mexican
government, but that the latter
would not formally accept 1t nor
acknowledge receipt, claiming the
communication was couched in
such terms that its acceptance was
impossible. i
Mexico City, Sept. 7.-By United
Press. According to unofficial in
formation, the communication pro-
tested against the Carranza de-
crees concerning oil development,
which thus far are only provis-
ional. Chiefly Objectionable among
these DEGREES was understood to
be that which provided for devel-
opment in federal zones, princi-
pally river beds. American oil
men protested that this enabled
concessionaires to drill In rivers
intersecting their property, thus
drawing oil from their tracts on
both sides of the streams.
The communication was under
stood to have set forth that such
concessions violated the Mexican
constitution.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
YANK ESCAPES
FROM zAM0RA?
W. A. Gardiner, Captured By Ban
dit Chief Aug. 90, Reported
to Eave Made Getaway.

Mexico City, Sept wv. A. Gar
diner, a citizen Of the United
States who was captured by Pedro
Zamora, the Jalisco bandit, on Aug.
20, at Cuale. has escaped, according
to official advices.
General Enrique Estrada, re-
ported last evening to the war de-
partment that he had been adj
vised by the commander at Autlan,
that an American, MacSwiney, had
arrived at Autlan, and asked for
an escort to bring Gardiner from q
ranch some distance from town.
1t was stated that Gardiner took
refuge at this ranch following his
escape from the bandits during the
tight at Rancho Dfvisidero more
than q week ago. An escort was
sent out for Gardiner. Nothing is
known Of the whereabouts Of BERTHE
C. johnson, . British subject who
was q fellow captive Of Gardeners.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
GIRL KILLED,
BOY IS HURT
BY AUT0|ST
Drunken Driver Breaks
Boys Leg and, Fleeing,
Runs Down Another.

While attemptingsto make his es-
cape after having run down and
broken a leg of a small Mexican
boy at Eighteenth avenue and Sew
enteenth street in East Moline yes
terday afternoon. Nick Uzelac, said
to have been under the influence
of liquor, lost control of the car
he was driving and struck Jose
phlne Marsoun, seventeen year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Marsoun, S05 Twentieth street. East
Moline. The girl died about an
hour and half afterward. The
second accident occurred at Thir-
teenth avenue and Seventeenth
street.
At a coroner's inquest this morn
ing Uzelac was recommended to be
held to the grand jury under $10,-
900 bonds on a charge Of man
slaughter.
According to information obtain
ed by the police. Uzelac was driv-
ing in an erratic manner when he
struck the Mexican boy, and
frightened by the accident speeded
up and was trying to make an es-
cape when he struck the Marsoun
girl, who was about to cross the
street. Another motorist saw to il
that Uzelac did not escape a sec
ond time and held him until the
police arrived. DR.. johnson was
called. but was unable to save the
girls life.
Besides the parents there are sur
viving the girl, four sisters and a
brother.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
SETTLE STATE
FIGHT IN WEEK
Oratorical Guns Turned On Chicago
in Final Battle Before Illinois
Primary.

Springfield. ILL.,, Sept. 7.-(United
Press. )-One week from today Illi-
nois Republicans will settle their
political argument 1t the polls and
thereby end the hardest fought
campaigns in the states history.
As the fight nears its close it be-
comes apparent the result will be
close with the winner having little
to boast Of. The downstate un-
doubtedly will roll up q majority
for the state administration slate
headed by Lieutenant Governor
John G. Oglesby. Hence Chicago
becomes the battle-ground and both
the Oglesby and Thompson factions
this week are concentrating their
oratorical guns there for the final
battle OF the campaign.
The Republican fight for United
States senator became more COM
plicated today when Edward d.
Shurtleff OF Marengo. who with
drew from the race in the interest
OF harmony, announced himself for
Colonel B. NJ. Chiperfield Of Canton.
Chiperfeld. Congressman william
Mckinley Of Champaign and Col
onel Frank L. Smith of Dwight are
the candidates in the field.
Smith Is the Thompson candidate.
In his letter Shurtleff, after an
nouncing himself against the
"Thompson platform" and for
Oglesby. says: Il am for B. NJ.
Chiperfield for United States sen-
ator because he - . soldier, VA
In the late war and . member Of
the American Legion. and without
doubt il the ablest Of the Republi-
can candidates running on the Re-
publican ticket It p aid that he
does not have IN Organization, thai
| IL, they mean that he does not have
the money to buy his election. and
to my mind that u one redeemina
quality in his favuEss
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
PROBE Denver
WRECK;12DEAD
Attempt to Fix Flame for Collision
With Big Loss of Life-e6
Injured.

Denver, Colo, Sept. with II
dead and SO persons injured, Ave
probably fatally. as the result OF a
head-on collision Of interurban
trains near Globeville, near here,
yesterday. county ofncials today be-
gan an investigation to fix respon-
sibility for the catastrophe.
The accident occurred shortly
after a special train carrying ex-
cursionists to Eldorado Springs.
left Globeville. a Denver suburb.
The regular train. behind schedule.
crashed around q curve, one-half
milo from Globeville and into the
special train while motormen Of
both trains slammed on their brakes
In a vain effort to halt the speed
ing cars.
IF had only gotten a timecard
In the morning before started out
the whole thing never would have
happened" said Conductor H. W.
Schuitze of tho special train.
James Murphy. brakeman on the
special train, declared the clear
ance sip should mover have been
given the special at Globeville. un-
less tho train was clear.
Omcials Of Adams county. where
the accident occurred. only . short
distance from the Denver city boun-
dairy. today began an investigation
Of tho wreck. Statements Of sur
viving trainmen and company on
cials agree. that the outbound car
q holiday special. should have haa
the right Of way on the single tract
where The accident occurred
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
JURY PROBE Of
CAME ORDERED
VIII Investigate Charges That
Gamblers "Fixed" Contest for
Phillies to Win.

Chicago, Sept. IA grand jury
investigation was ordered today in
criminal court Of the charges that
gamblers attempted to fix the
Chicago Philadelphia Nationa |
league game Of Aug. 81, for Phil
adelphia to win. The jury received
Judge Charles A. McDonald's in
structions with cheers.
Philadelphia won the game. to
0. President William iveick OF the
Chicago team announced that he
had been warned of a plot and used
Pitcher Alexander in an effort to
win.
Selling OF pools on baseball
games was characterized 3s q per
nicious business" by Judge McDon-
aid on his instructions to the grand
jury, which was told they should
be wiped out and the promoters
should be indicted and prosecuted
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
ITALY WORKERS
IN ULHMATUM
Threaten TO Nati0nalize Factories
Unless Demands Are Met In
Five Days.

Rome. Sept 7.-The employers in
metal factories which have been
seized by workmen in the present
contest over conditions in this in
dustry have been given five days
in which to comply with the work
Ing mems demands, according to a
resolution adopted by the Socialist
members of the General Confeder-
alton of Labor.
Should the employers fail to
yield, a rapid movement toward
general naturalization is threat
ened.
Government officials will open
negotiations with the general in
dustrial conference at Milan on
Thursday with view to solving
the problem presented by the seiz-
ure by workers of metal factories
throughout Italy.
1t is estimated that 400 Of the
largest metal works in Italy have
been occupied by mechanics, and
workers, and the movement is still
expanding. threatening to extend
to the extreme southern end of the
peninsula.
Manufacturers declare that the
wage increase demanded by the
100000 metal workers employed by
them would add a burden which
could not be sustained. They point
out that Italy pay Is times the pre-
war price for coal, while England
pays only three times. America only
three and one-half, France six. and
even Germany only IL.
As a result, foreign production
Is replacing Italian, they say.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
POLAND SEEKS
AIDOF LEAGUE
FOR MEDIATION
Asks That World Tribunal
Act in Lithuania Bor-
der Dispute.

London, Sept. THE Polish gov
ernment has addressed An appeal to
the League Of Nations requesting
its mediation In the Polish Lithu-
anian dispute. Unless an improve
ment occurs in the situation Po-
Aand will be compelled to declare
war on Lithuania, the appeal
states.
The communication declares an
unprovoked attack has been made
on the Polish troops by Lithuanian
forces.
The League Of Nations is consid-
ering the appeal.
Report Further Attacks.
Warsaw, Sept 6.-Monday's Of
ficial statement from military head
quarters reports additional attacks
by the Lithuanians upon Polish
forces. which the latter have re-
PEELED.
Warsaw, Sept. 6.-Captain M. ].
Mccullough, Of Montreal, a MEM
Der of the Kosciuskio squadron. has
been killed in an airplane fall near
Lemberg, it was learned here to-
day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
BLAZE WIPES OUT
HALF OF VILLAGE
IN WHITESIDE co.

Dixon, H., Sept. THE village
Of Lyndon, Oldest settlement IN
Whiteside county. suffered q dis
astrous fire loss last night when q
gasoline stove explosion started 2
blaze that leveled more than half
of the business section. Five stores,
including the two groceries, were
completely destroyed. The village
is without fire protection and the
townspeople. forming bucket bril-
gades, only save< the bank and the
postoflcA altar q atrannou1 batAA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

HARDING QUITS
PORCH FOR FEW
DAYS STUMPlNG
Makes Brief Stop in Chi.
cago On His Way to
Minnesota Fair.
Aboard Senator Hardins's special

Aboard Senator Harding's Special
Train. Sept. 7.-(United Press) -
DESERVING his front porch in Mar
ION, Warren 9. Harding took to the
stump today for the first time since
his nomination and was speeding
across Ohio and Indiana to open
the Republican offensive in the
northwest with speech at the Min
nesota state fair tomorrow.
Although the big agricultural
speech at the Twin-Cities was the
only set address, it was expected
Harding will be called on to make
several rear platform speeches en-
route.
Harding does not plan to stop in
Chicago. His, train will stop at
Englewood, suburb, about
O'Clock today and Harding will
motor to Fort Sheridan to see GEN.
eral Leonard Wood, who was a
candidate. for the Republican nomi
nation. The party probably will
avoid passing directly through
downtown Chicago. Harding will
board the train again at Deerfield
and continue to st. Paul, arriving
there early Wednesday.
Senator Harry S. New, chairman
of the Republican speakers bureau
will join the party at Chicago.
Harding indicated today he does
not intend to be drawn into any
specific commitments regarding the
courses he would pursue as presi-
dent toward entering the League NJ
Nations or reorganizing The Hague
tribunal.
At noon today. Governor Frank
%. Lowden Of Illinois, another de.
feated Republican aspirant for the
presidency, made his first address
in behalf of Senator Harding's can.
didacy.
No program has been announced
for the Fort Sheridan visit. but i
is understood that the candidate
will take advantage Of the oppor'
tunity to tell the wounded soldier.
at the post his attitude on thu
questions in which they are inter
ested, including bonus legislation.
The party will leave here at 6:3t
p. M. for Minneapolis, where Sen
ator Harding speaks tomorrow a
the Minnesota state fair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
LATE BULLETINS

Toxic Sept 1.-TWO hum.
drod men were drowned In .
tidal wave which swept over
buildings and barracks ON the
island Of Saghallen, according
to reports received here.
Wausaa, Wis, Sept a-Hen.
n KlAbes, 16 years old, fell
fren The top Of . tree near hero
md was instantly killed. His
skun was crushed and his leg
broken,
TeAo, Sept The nutila.
ted be1ies ef seven Russian
wsAen eacased In . henpen
hag were reeeatly foand in Via
aivostok harber. according to
special dispatches received
Aera
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
may REOPEN
HARVESTER
TRUST SUIT
Trade Commission Urges
Action Against Price
Boosting of Firm.

Washington, Sept. Z. - Methods
alleged by the federal trade COM
mission to have been used by manu-
facturers Of farm implements to ad-
vance prices through Concerted ac-
tion,' are described, it became
known today, in a report Of the
commissions investigation which
was authorized by the senate.
The commission announced last
night that it had recommended the
reopening Of antitrust proceedings
against the International Harvester
company, and the institution Of
court proceedings against imple-
ment manufacturers and dealers
who, the commission asserted, have
illegally il -reased prices.
Boost Prices 73 Per Cent.
Its investigation. the trade COM
mission declared. disclosed that be-
tween 1914 and 1918, prices of farm
implements advanced 73 per cent.
Advances in the costs and ex-
penses OF manufacturers and deal
ers did not warrant, the commits
sion said, an increase Of this
amount.
Meet and Compare Prices.
Discussing methods which the
commission charges officers and
members Of implement nianufac-
turers' associations used to bring
about and maintain high price lev
els the report states that price
comparison meetings" were held at
which advances in prices recently
made or intended to be made, were
discussed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
FIND GIRLS BODY
IN LAKE; SPURNED
SUITOR ARRESTED

Chicago, Sept. 7.-CUnited Press)
Leggate, arrested here in
connection with the death of Iva
Birdsall at Pentwater, Mich, today
denied any knowledge Of the man
f1er in which the girl met her death.
The girl disappeared last Wednes-
day night. Residents along the lake
shore said they heard screams. The
body was recovered after the lake
was dragged for two days.
Officials were informed that Miss
Birdsall had rejected Leggate as
a suitor year ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
HUBBY AS JUDGE
DIVORCES WIFE,
THEN ENDS LIFE

Cleveland. Ohio, Sept 7.-(United
Press) Acting Is the Judge in th43
divorce suit filed by his wife. Hsnsy
]. Pohl, 46, Spanish-American var
veteran. rendered . verdict In favor
OF the woman. then killed himself
A note left by him said:
Having read and reread my
vife's petition for divorce, l have
decided to become the judge. A.
Judge / award her freedom and ALI
mony In the shape Of my pensto1-.
Out Of the alimony, however, ] -
serve SIS to be used In crema1i
my body. after which my aahe1 &
] to Be given - tho windA :
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
cox FIGHTING
SPIRIT GROWS
I ON TRIP WEST
Nominee Says This is No
Pink Tea Affair or
Pillow Fight"

Aboard Governor Cox's Train En-
route to Grand Forks, N. D., Sept. Z.
UNITED Press. This was North
Dakota day" on Governor James M.
Cox's tour to conquer the west
With his fighting spirit apparent
ly increasing as he moves further
west, the governor was scheduled
to make three speeches at Grand
Forks, DEVILS Lake and Minot. Sew
eral unexpected rear platform talks
probably will be made.
Noticing an editorial saying his
campaign was getting too rough,
Cox told Minneapolis crowds last
night that the Republicans have
started "squealing" under his at
tack.
This fight will not be a pink tea
affair or a pillow fight, and l intend
to make things much warmer dur
ing the last month of the cam
paign," he said. They did not hesi-
tate to jump on a sick man when
he was down. Cox added, referring
to the president.
The governor in this section OF
the northwest is stressing the
League of Nations, progressive gov
ernment and his charge that Re
publicans are seeking a huge slush
fund.
Cox was closely watching the re-
sumption of the senate campaign
expenditures committee investiga-
ton in Chicago today and charged
the Republicans put several hun
dred paid money diggers" into the
field, including 60 travelling repre-
sentatives.
Welcomes Heck.ers.
An unusual feature Of the gov
ernOr's stump campaign is that he
apparently welcomes hecklers, the
fear Of many speakers.
In response to a heckler las,
night the candidate declared fol
self determination, saying it wal
one Of the main principles Of the
League Of Nations.
A speech at Grand Forks at ::3(
O'Clock this morning was to ope1
the governors day. He was to stoI
there 80 minutes and to make 20
minute talk at noon at DEVILS Lake
A night speech was on the sched
| ule for Minot. after which Cox vii
leave for an invasion Of Montana.
To his early morning audienc'
here, Governor Cox flayed the "sen
atorial oligarchy" and declares
! Senator Harding. his Republican
opponent, was Its reactionary can
I dluate"
Urging independent thought an,
action by the American electorate
Governor Cox emphasized his asser
tion that he was not making a par
t;san campaign, asserting that tn
issues transcend party considera
ton this fall.
The league, the governor said
was secured by the force of Amer
ican arms and he reiterated tina
American civilians now have tn
duty OF putting into force VIVA
''our boys won."
Hits Republican Peace Plan.
He also, denounced the allege
Republican plan for a separate wit
Germany and urged disarmament
as provided for, he said, under tn
treaty.
Although only a half hour sto
here for a rear platform addres
, had been arranged, the governor
schedule was changed SO that b
could prolong his speech here, an
also make rear platform addresse
at Leeds, Rugby, Granville an
Towner, N. D., on his way to Mino
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
M'SvVINEYI IS
STILL ALIVE
But. IN PAIN
Lloyd George Will Free
Him if Irish Murders
Cease, Report.

London, Sept. Terrence Mac
Swiney, Lord Mayor Of Cork, Ire
land, who has been on a hunger
strike since Aug. II and for sew
eral days has been in a critical
condition in Brixton prison. was
reported appreciably weaker this
morning. but conscious and able to
speak. Father Dominic. private
chaplain to MacSwiney, said the
prisoner was suffering intense
pain in the left side of his abdo-
men and in the heart.
Regarding the statement made
by Premier Lloyd George indicating
that Mayor MacSwiney probably
would Ae released if guarantees
were given that the murders oil
police in Ireland would cease
Father Dominic said the mayor
had no authority to make the
promise.
If the government is satisfied
that murders are taking place.
Father Dominic said: why doesn't
it capture the murderers and ex.
ecute them?"
Premier viii Free Hint
London. Sept. 7.-(United Press
AS Lord Mayor MacSwiney Dor.
dered on a camatose condition In
Brixton prison on the 26th day o.
his hunger strike. Irish sympathiz
ers awaited official confirmation d
the report that Premier Lloyd
George had proposed terms for his
, release.
The Liege correspondent of tn.
Daily Mail reported the premier
enroute from Lucerne to London
said he would be willing to re-
! lease MacSwiney il guarantee!
were given that murders of police
men in Ireland by Sinn Feiners
would cease
s.---..-.-~1s, sVery~LaNs2-4- .-
The latest word from the lord
mayors bedside was that he wa.
very low"
London newspapers gave consid
cradle editorial space to commen
on the MacSwiney case today. diff
fering widely in their attitude.
= The Post declared 1t did not be
lieve MacSwiney's death would
make the situation in IRELAND
worse.
The Daily News insisted that tn
!, majority Of the British people de
sire the lord mayors release AM
asserted that the callous plea tina
MacSwiney is committing suicid
recoils upon its authors" conclud
ing that every civilized govern
ment is absolutely responsible TO
the lives of men in its custody"
Expect Now Outbreak.
London, Sept. THE Daily Mai
says it learns that new activity ha
been noted among certain we'll or
ganized units of the Sim Fein Re
publican army. 1t is believed in Of
ficial circles, the newspaper adds
that a new series OF armed out
breaks have been planned and tina
it is considered likely these will be
gin on or about Sept. Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
FIND BODIES OF
EIGHT IN FIRE

Klamath Falls, Ore. Sept. 7. -
UNITED Press)-Eight bodies early
today had been recovered from the
fire in the Hotel Houston here.
Search for six other bodies was be-
ing conducted. Many were burned
and injured in the fire. A number
OF business houses were also de-
stroyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
TWO KILLED BY
BLAST ON train

Bloomington. H.. Sept. IA Sc
rious accident caused by the ex-
plosion Of their engine at Shirley.
Ill, 1t 1850 q. N. today on the
Chicago 4 Alton railroad caused
the deaths Of Engineer Tom Grimm
and Brakeman A. Miller OF Bloom
inEton. and seriously injured Fire
man W, L. Robbins.
The train was an extra freight.
Tho explosion was caused by the
dropping Of . crown-sheet
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
SEVERE QUAKE
SHAKES italy

Rome, Sept. Very marked
earthquake shocks were reported
this morning from points In Tus-
cany Casualties had resulted. the
reports state, and the authorities
have sent aid.
The points from which the shocks
were reported were all in Tuscany.
A shock lasting about five sec
onds was felt at 1855 this
morning in Milan and Genoa, ac-
cording to dispatches from those
cities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
SCORE HURT IN CRASH.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. IA score
Of persons we're injured in the low
er gorge Of the Niagara river this
afternoon, when a trolley on the
Gorge route ran through an open
switch. All of the injured were re-
moved to hospitals. No one was
hurt fatally.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
AFree Map of
the New Europe

Mr.. Cox and Mr.. Harding are
both having a great deal to say
about Europe.
The newspapers constantly
discuss this subject
Get this free map SO you can
check up the utterances OF the
candidates, and have a better
understanding Of the news dis
patches.
1t was made. by the United
States Geological Survey. the
best map-making agency In the
world, and printed BY the saw
ings division Of the Treasury.
1t is Free.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
THE WEATHER


Unsettled weather tonight and
Wednesday, with probably show
ers; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Highest yesterday, 7e: lowest last
night, 81.
Wind velocity. calm.
Precipitation, none.
13m. 7p.m. Tam
yestef. yekter. today
Dry bulb temp. 10 50 56
Wet bulb temp. 81 81 IS
River stage, 1T; rise Of i since
Saturday.
River Forecast
Only slight changes In the Mis-
sfssippi will occur from below Du-
buque to Muscatine.
I'M SHERIER. Neteorologis6
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