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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
PHONE RATES
HIGH ENOUGH
SAYS SLICK
City Attorney Appears Before
Public Service Com
mission.
Special to The News Times /:

DfttNAdA ~ 4 10 ANths lAAntHs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 21.-
City Atty Thomas w. Slick appeared
Monday, before the Public Service
commission in Indianapolis and re-
quested that the proposed rate in
crease asked by the Indiana Bell
Telephone company in South Bend
be postponed. pending "A hearing
which the attorney asks TO be held
in South Bend where he stated that
800 residents would appear in pro-
test against IT.
In all, there were 80 cities which
sent representatives to protest
against the increase.
Ugly Rumors.
Many ugly rumOrs persisted in
making themselves felt at the hear
ing Monday. Two issues developed
that appear to weaken the case of
the telephone company: first-who
is the owner of the Bell Telephone
company, the American Telephone
and Telegraph company, the West
ern Elecric company or the Central
Union Telephone company. The other
issue was; that the Indiana COM
pany has allowed its service 10 be-
come poor in order TO get the in
crease.
Attorneys for the company ex-
planned The petition and ventured
the opinion that the increase should
be granted.
More developments are expected
when the hearing Is continued at
9 o'clock Tuesday morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
POLICE FIND BODY
OF GOLORED WOMAN
BURIED IN VAULT
BY Associated Press

ny Associated IresSs
EVANSVILLE. Ind. June 21-
The body of Bertha Kelly, colored.
who disappeared from home three
weeks ago, was found buried in
ashes in a vault IN the rear of the
home of william Board. colored,
here Monday. and Board was ar
rested. charged with murder.
Boards wife furnished the clew on
which police worked
She recently had Board arrested
for assault and battery and later
told police she saw him knock the
Kelly woman down. A few days
later she found the boarding of the
vault loose and the next day saw her
husband dumping ashes into it. He
told her he wanted TO fill it up and
keep his chickens from falling into
It. When. few days later, he said
I've killed one woman and am go
ing TO kill another" in threatening
her. she connected the happenings
with the Kelly's wOman's disappear-
ance and informed the IOlice.
Board denied the crime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
CAPTURE RADICAL
LEADER OF NEGRO
RACE IN CHICAGO
White Leader Heads Organi-
zation in Back to Abys-
sinia" Movement.
By Associated Press: :

By Associated Press:
CHICAGO, June 21.-With r. D.
Jonas, said by the police 10 be the
white leader Of an organization ad-
vocating the return of negroes tC
Abyssinia, Edward Redding and Sc
ven other negroes, under arrest in
connection with a riot Sunday night
in the Chicago black belt that re
suited in the killing Of two white
men and the wounding of several
negroes, police and federal officers
began investigation of the Star
order of Ethiopia" whose members
were reported 10 have participated
in the affair.
Continue Search.
The police were still searching for
Joseph FurnO, who is said TO call
himself the Great Abyssinian, and
his son. According 10 reports they.
garbed in fantastic raiment. also
were leaders OF the parade.
Jonas said that he had warned
federal authorities last week Of the
proposed parade Of the cult and that
they should watch for trouble but
declared that no attention had been
paid 10 his statement
Packages Of phamphlets explain
ing Egyptian secrets" We're taken
from Redding. He had concealed
them under his clothing. They were
held as evidence OF his alleged acti-
vities among negroes in spreading
the cult
Postpone Inquest.
The inquest into the deaths of
Charles Hoyt. a cigar store clerk
and Robert /. Rose, a sailor. victims
in the riot, was postponed until
June 26. at the request Of police
Captain COughlin who declared he
believed three men implicated for the
actual shooting were under arrest
and wanted more time in his search
for the fourth.
Resolu tions denouncing Jonas as
a white leader responsible for crea-
ton unrest among the negro popula-
tion were passed Monday by severa
negro orga nizatiOns. They said that
the riot was not caused by raCia.
feeling but was the result Of radical
propaganda
Jonas was said 10 have been The
chief speaker Sunday at meeting
TO urge Mayor william Thompson Co
become a candidate for president on
a third ticket backed by the solid
Irish vote and negro vote"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
ARREST DOCTOR FOR
ASSISTING ROBBERS

CHICAGO. June q - Or. J. A
Stevenson and his housekeeper. Mrs
Jessie Barnes. who police say dressed
tho wounds OF a bank robber and
failed 10 report the case, were ar
rested Monday charged with being
accessory after the fact 10 the muir
der OF Richard RoUillard. a bank
customer. who was killed by one
Of the thieves
Stevenson was detained saturday
after the police had tapped his tele-
phone and listened 10 a conversa-
ton between the doctor and his
housekeeper. AS a result OF the
wire tapping. Cassimir WysOcN was
arrested and is said 10 have con
fessed participation in the attempt
20 rob the Dresser bank June Is.
when Rouillard was killed and "A
policeman wounded.
Wysocki. police say, claimed W.
stevenson dressed his wounds He
was shot twice by policeman al
the bank
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
CHICAGO ORGANIZATIONS
DENY CONNECTION WITH
ZONE BIG UNION" MOVE
BULLETIN
By Associnted p ; .

By Associated Press:
MUNCIE. Ind. June 2I.-Twenty
cars of extra Chesapeake and Ohio
freight train No. 550. westbOund
were ditched when the train hit a
SILT switch at Barker switch. five
miles northwest OF here Monday
night at $3.50 O'Clock. None Of the
train crew was injured
Five cars of merchandise of all
kinds were burned when the wreck
age caught fire. The fire spread 10
the coal cars and was still burning
early Tuesday morning. A car load
OF matches in the center OF the
train set fire 10 the wreckage. The
track was torn up for a quarter Of a
mile. Wrecking crews from Rich
mand and Peru have BEEN slm-
moned. II will require three or four
days 10 clear up the wreckaEe All
twenty OF the derailed cars were
heavily loaded. City firemen were
called TO the scene of the wreck, but
they were unable to extinguish the
flames The loss is estimated az
more than 100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
MONS DENOUJNCE OUTLAW STRIKERS
Kline Will NO7O
Turn OUer 1O3
Quarts OfA. p.

Our police chief Will return this
morning. and what a greeting awaits
him from Sheriff Lew Duck!
The sheriff will say, Good morn
ing chief. where's the A. p"
To which Kline Will reply. IF
YOU mean the Associated Press, It's
all over the country.
Duck will counter with. We'll, !
guess that answer will hold good
anyway, but what I meant was the
American Pride, you know. the 103
cases you are going 10 turn over TO
me"
Now listen sheriff." TIE chief will
say, you and / have been friends
for a long time. and you know
amt gOt-(the chief whispers in the
sherifrs ear.)
Sorry chief" Duck will say as he
exits, but you'll have TO tell il TO
the Judge"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
CITY WILL BUY
THREE BUMPERS
FOR DEPARTMENT
Chief Sibrel Will Get New Car
Postpone Building of
Natatorium.

In order that the board Of pub
lie safety might advertise fer bids
the committee of the whole took
favorable action on the resolution
authorizing the purchase Of three
additional motor bumpers and a
new car for she fire chief, at its
meeting held Monday evening. The
proposed extensions OF the South
Bend fire department we're briefly
outlined by Nelson Kyser. OF the
board OF safety.
According to Mr. Kyser. il is the
desire Of the board to completely
motorize the lire department as well
as erect a fire station In River Park.
Plan Addition.
To cope with the situation in
South Bend the board also deems il
wise to erect an addition TO Hose
house No. 4. At this station will
be installed a small truck in addi-
ton 10 the hose wagon already in
service. The three remaining sta
tiOns to be motorized are in urgent
need of new apparatus according
TO the report made by Chief l. ST.
berl, who offered comparative esti-
mates maintaining motor apparatus
and horse drawn the report greatly
greatly favoring the motor equip
ment.
The purchase Of the additional
equipment however, is the only ac.
tiOn which will favor the Under
writer's report TO be filed in South
Bend sometime this fall. Accord
ing TO statements made by Chief
Sibrel the Underwriters recommend
and urge the additions TO the fire
department as advised by the board
OF safety, and Will embody them in
its report.
Bailey Objects.
The resolution met with the ia
YOr OF the entire committee with
the exception of Councilman Bailey
who suggested that, if possible, he
thought II would be more advisable
to purchase only two motor trucks
this year and two more the follow
ing year However, the councilman
yielded TO the measure after an ex-
PLANTATION by the head OF the fire
department. and the committee
made a favorable report.
The resolutions for the apprOpTia-
ton of 1850 to the board of park
commissioners for purchasing prop
erty adjoining Studebaker park and
the appropriation OF $16, 900 for the
paying OF paving assessments at Stu
debaker park were tabled FOR two
weeks. The committee decided that
they would investigate the measures
sunday afternoon before taking any
action. The resolution for the ap-
preparation OF $1,000 for the board
OF public works was referred back
for two weeks at which time a mem
Der OF the board will be asked to
be present at the meeting and eX-
plain the resolution.
Postpone Resolution.
The resolution providing for the
sale OF S95. 900 worth OF city bonds
for the erection Of the Engman nata-
tOrium was postponed for one month
The garbage resolution, which has
caused considerable controversy in
the council chambers. was postponed
indefinitely. The resolution provid-
ing for the appropriate OF $2,SOO
for the board OF works for the pay
ing Of paving assessm ents received
favorable report while the reSo-
luton authorizing the contract be-
tween the city of South Berd and
the Elgin Etreet Sweeper company.
was postponed until July 6. at which
time the board will be asked 20 at
tend the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
Many Buildings
In Los A ngeIeS
Rocked by Quake
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
Los ANGELES. June 21.-An
earthquake shook the city at 5:47 p.
m. Several buildings were reported
TO have been slightly damaged.
Bricks falling from a building az
Sixth St. and Grand av.. injured
"a pedestrian.
Office buildings were shaken so
severely that many Of their occu-
pants fled 10 the streets.
The shock was felt in Long Beach,
San Pedro, Santa Monica and Re-
dondo Beach, according TO reports
TO the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph company. Whittier. Covina
and other inland points reported they
had not noticed the quake.
A slight earth tremOr was felt here
Friday morning.
BY Associated Press:
LOS ANGELES, June 21.-In the
business district Of the Los Angeles,
the damage consisted largely OF
broken plate glass windows The
Edison building, an History struc-
ture. and the Laughlin building for
merly separated by a few inches
were jammed together by the shock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
ALLIES WILL
DEMAND HUNS
TO CUT ARMY
Execution of Disarmament
Clause Will be Strictly En-
forced by Council.
BY Associated Press:

bg ASeoCldled IFesSs
BOULOGNE. June 21.-The con-
ference Of the premiers will Mon
day night or Tuesday send TO Ger
many a letter demanding execution
of the clauses Of the treaty OF Yer
sailles relating to disarmament. The
text will not be given out until It is
received IN Berlin. but the letter is
understood TO be a categorical re-
fusal to allow Germany to maintain
an army of 200. 900 men.
This letter. which Marshal Foch
and Field Marshal Wilson finished
drafting at their hotel while most
Of the delegates attended a picnic
lunch, was taken up by the council
Immediately upon reconvening Mon
day afternoon. The conference also
discussed reparations and the Turk
ish situation at this session which
was prolonged until a late hour.
Consider Report.
The pTemiers considered the re-
port Of the financial experts, as well
as the reports OF the reparations
commission, which for the first
time, is sitting here concurently
with the peace conference.
The experts fix the maximum to-
tai sum Germany is 10 pay with in
terest in annuities at a minimum of
$4,000, 100000 marks gold. which is
susceptible of increase in proportion
to Germany's economic recovery and
increased capacity to pay.
While the members of the confer
ence seem agreed as 10 the amounts
and the conditions of payment. they
do not agree TO the division of the
reparation among themselves. Both
the separations and Turkish ques-
tions will be further considered
Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
POSTPONE TRIAL OF
SARA I. TABOR TILL
OCTOBER COURT TERN

PAW PAW. Mich. June 21.-Re-
trial OF Mrs. Sarah Tabor on a
charge OF manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death five years ago
OF her daughter. Mrs. Maude Tabor
Virgo, was postponed in circuit
court here Monday until the OCto-
Der term. Attorneys for the de-
fendant, who is so years OF age.
asked for a continuance owing 10
Mrs. Taoors poor health. The first
trial, which ended in May. resulted
in a disagreement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
HOOVER GIVES TALK
AT TUFTS COLLEGE
~ Assoclated Press

By Associated Press:
MEDFORD. Mass, June 21.-
Herbert c. Hoover. who was given
the honorary degree OF doctor OF
science at Tufts college Monday.
said in an address that solution or
economic, social and political
problems that have been precipitat-
ed by the world war must be differ
ent in the United States than in
other countries, particularly those
OF Europe because the develop
ment Of our philosophy has been
along divergent lines"
"Europe's solution" he said. us
for a people frozen by class pretu-
dices. ours must be a solution tha'
will treat the people as individuals.
We can impress tho masses Of the
United States only by offering a So
luton that will develop their indi-
vidualism."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
PHILADELPHIA JUDGE
ORDERS DEEP PROBE
IN BERGDOLL'S CASE
Rv Associated Press /:


PHILADELPHIA. June 21-With
instructions from Judge J. Whitaker
Thompson to probe deep, and spare
no one," a special federal grand
jury began an investigation Monday
to determine who was responsible
for the escape OF Grover G. Berg
doll. wealthy draft dodger. who
eluded a military guard at his home
here after he had gained temporary
release from confinement at Cover
nor Island.
Nearly a score of witnesses have
been subpoenaed and a dozen were
heard Monday. Among them were
former military prisoners from
Governors Island, the two non
commissioned officers who were sent
with Bergdoll as guards and two Of
the Philadelphian's cell mates.
AS outlined by Judge Thompson,
the main purpose Of the grand jury
is to determine whether a conspir-
acy existed TO free Bergdoll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
ROTARY CLUBS OPEN
ANNUAL CONVENTION
At ATLANTIC CITY
By Associated Press :


ATLANTIC CITY, y. J, June p,
The eleventh annual convention
OF the International Association OF
Rotary Clubs was opened here Mon
day night with nearly 1000 dele
gates in attendance The gathering
will be in session five days.
The opening was marked by an
impressive pageant of international
officers. overseas delegates in their
native costumes, boy scouts, sailors
and committeeman. Countries rep
resented were Canada. British isles,
Cuba, Hawaii, Porto Rico. Uruguay
the Philippines, China, Latin Amer
lea and India.
Albert :. Adams, of Atlanta, Ga,
the international president, called
the convention 10 order, but defer
red his annual address until Tues
day. During the past year the as
sociatiOn has increased its club en-
rollment from 450 TO 600 clubs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
StndebakerS To
Share Debts Of
Detunct Brokers
BY United Press (:

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. June p. - Fedora
Judge Lands Monday held that nine
special partners of the defunct
brokerage firm of Marcuse & Co
will have to share that concern:
debts
Under New York stock ex-
change ruling, no member firm may
have more than two partners. The
nine special partners formed an
other firm and operated through
Marcuse & Co Lands held they
were partners and equally respon-
sible.
Included among the nine special
partners were Clement and George
Studebaker. OF South Bend, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
HARDING GETS
COP. NOTICE
LATE In JULY
Will Receive Formal NOtifiCa.
tiOn of His Presidential
Nomination.
INCREASE COMMITTEE
l.. o. p. Officials Devote Con
siderable Time Selecting
Campaign Men.
Gy Associated Press {;

By Associated Press;
WASHINGTON. June 21.-Sen.
Harding will be formally notified OF
his nomination as the republican
presidential candidate July % at his
home in Marion, Ohio.
Gov. Coolidge, II Massachusetts
will be notified OF mis- nomination by
the republican party for vice-presi-
dent July q.
Sen. Harding. National Chairman
Hays and members OF the shb-com-
mittee OF the republican national
committee discussed campaign plans
at a conference which lasted all OF
the day and far into the night. The
conference was the first formal
meeting between the republican
nominee and members Of the na-
tional committee.
Hays Issues Statement.
While the conference was in
progress. Mr. Hays Issued a state
ment praising both Sen. Harding
and Gov. Coolidge, the vice-Iresi-
dental nominee. as men measur-
ing Up 20 every requirement OF a
presidential candidate" and formal
ly approving the senator's an
nounced intention in conducting a
front porch" campaign"
I'm strong for Sen. Harding and
his frOnt-porch campaign plan
Mr. Hays said. adding that Gov.
coolidge held a similar attitude
Such a method. he asserted. Is the
only proper way in running a
presidential campaign"
Considerable time was devoted by
the conferees to consideration or the
personnel OF the executive commit
fee. which Will be In direct charge
OF the campaign. Under rule
adopted BY the Chicago convention,
this committee is 10 be Increased
from ten to hfteen members, the
new members to be women.
Center OF Activity.
Nfr. Hays, in conference with
newsI aper men, announced the cen
ter of Sctivity in the conduct OF the
coming campaign would be Chicago.
where he expects to spend most of
his time. Headquarters would be
maintained in New York, Washing
ton and san Francisco, and a branch
office IN Denver. ne said. Declining
20 discuss campaign issues, MT
Havs said he would await the
speech accepting the nomination
Chairman HAYS in his formal
statement said
sen Harding possesses Just those
vital qualities Of mind and heart
necessary today and the time just
ahead. His pOise Of mind, his
soundness of judgment his hold or
Fundamentals. his appreciation OF
the needs Of today and OF tomorrow
his love OF the people from whom
ne came and OF whom he Is one
and his faith in them. his magnih-
cent grasp OF large affairs. his great
native ability and his training In
statesmanship. his regard for the
opinion OF others. his experience
and success IN the handling or men
his Lroper appreciation of his
Country's position "a a responsible
factor in the worlds future. but
with the fullest realization OF the
absolute importance OF our own
supreme nationalism. his sterlins
Americanism his righteous charac-
Ter and manhood, and withal his
thorough humanness qualify him IN
the most exceptional degree for the
CONTINUED OK PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
WOMEN WILL PICKET
DEMOCRAT CONVENTION
By Associated Press

Iy Associated Press;
SAN FRANCISCO. June 21.-The
democratic national convention will
DO picketed by women carrying
banners asking what action the
body contemplates regarding re-
sumption Of trade relations with
soviet Russia. Il was said today by
Miss Lucy G. Branham Of Baltimore
upon her arrival here.
Miss Branham is a member OF the
executive board of the American
women's emergency committee Of
New York city. which was active at
Chicago in urging introduction Of
an international trade plank in the
republican platform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
NEWS FROM IRELAND
IS BEING DELAYED
By Associated Press 4:

LONDON. June 21-The dispatch
es from Ireland are evidently un-
dergoing heavy delays. kilograms
10 the news agencies filed at mid
day occupied five hours in transmits
sion. They confirm reports that nor
NAL lite in the city has been sus-
pended in Londonderry with all We
hicles removed from the streets, and
shops and banks are closed. The
Quays being under fire, employees
have been obliged 10 cease work
there and seek their homes. Thou
sands OF factory girls likewise. dur
ing the firing, were seen fleeing ter
rified along the streets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
W4RRANTS ISSUED FOR
ARREST OF SUGAR MEN
By Assoclated 20 /.

By Associated Press:
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. June p.
Warrants based upon complaints
issued at POcateIo. Idaho. recently
charging Heber J. Grant. president.
and six other officials Of the Utah
Idaho Sugar company. with prof
iteering In sugar were received here
Monday by United States Distric-
Attorney I b Evans. j. is expect
ed the defendants viii appear vol
unfairly before the United States
court here
The Idaho charge declared the
company sold az SO per hundred
rounds sugar which cost bu- So $50
20 produce.
Mr. Grant is also president OF the
Mormon church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
PLAN NIGHT SESSIONS.

d. -teNUNIuItU T It's
CHICAGO. June 21.-Night ses-
sions OF court were begun Monday
night in an effort 10 expedite the
selection OF a jury 10 try William
Bross Lloyd and nineteen other al
legged communist laborites. charged
with cOnsI tracy 20 overthrow the
government by force.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-22
HAT CHECKER LOSES
CASE AGAINST HOTEL
BY Associated Press /:

CHICAGO June 21-Frank X
GlUyd, a hat checker, who sued a
Chicago hotel for $1,000, alleging
that ne had turned more than
$4,000 in tips over 20 the hotel In
less than two years. lost his case
Monday when Judge Joseph 3. Da-
vid ruled for the defendant Tho
Judge said there was no Law on
plaintiff.