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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Japanese Troops
Forcibly Occupy
Vladivostok
.y JAY JEROME WILLIAMS.

Washington, April e.---J a a n e
troops have forcibly occupied v1adi-
vostok, the state department was ad-
vised late today. The social revolu-
ZIONIST government that seized control
of the city several months ago has
been overthrown.
Intense fighting 1t Is revealed PEE
coded the japanese occupation. The
local yladivostok government has de-
manded an apology from the Japanese
and an investigation by an allied COM
mission.
The Importance of the news is the
fact that the action of the Japanese
may bring them in actual conflict with
the Russian soviet republic. Of which
the yladivostok government Is known
to be an integral part
The state departments information
came from the American consulate In
yladivostok. and the messages bearing
the news were dated today and yester-
day The cables disclose that the
Japanese began their preparations TO
seize the city late in March. At that
time they gradually extended their
lines to cover the hills commAndtng
the city. The Japanese dag waa raised
OVER Tiger Hill. which Dominates the
fx4AaroAAe se4AA4~n. and .tarnninAa -trael<A
OH April /. and fcFtincation6 wers im-
mcdiateiy prepared.
On April /, a set Of demands BY the
Japanese was presented to the vladi-
vostok government. ana two days later
an advance into the city was ordered
The Japanese troops moved in regular
order, toward the railroad station and
firing began. Shots were exchanged
between the advancing forces and the
troops of the provisional government
OF the city.
Up to II o'clock this morning. ac-
cording TO the state departments In
formation no American had been in
jured. The entire city Is in state OF
tremendous excitement. however. Most
OF the Russian troops. attached to the
provisional government. have ned to
the hills. That the city. to all intenta
and purposes. now is a Japanese town,
is Indicated by the fact that approxt-
mately 100 Korsans have been arrest
ed and jailed by the Mikado's soldiers
As soon as the city was placed under
control a notice. which constituted q
part of the announced Intentions OF
the Japanese government with regard
to siberia as contained in the official
TOXIC Gazette, was pointed on all pub
Eljc buildings and other prominent
places. 1t reads as follows:
"The imperial Japanese government
takes occasion to declare its Intention
that when political conditions in the
country contiguous or neighborinE to
Japan have been stable, and all men
ace to Manchuria and Korea have beer
removed, when life and property OF i'm
periaI subjects have been secured and
when the freedom of traffic ana COM
munication has been guaranteed 1t will
then withdraw its military forces from
all parts of Siberia at the earliest mo-
ment opportune after the conclusion oil
the repatriation of the Czecho-Slovas
army"
ment Of the occupation Of the city to-
night carries q detailed description Of
the methods pursued by the Japanese
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07

Notwithstanding the announce
ment by President H. b. Walker, oI
the Old Dominion Steamship COM
pany, that the company Is to be dis
solved and its floating stock sold. It
would not be admitted at the cham
Der of commerce that the matter Is
closed, and it is evident there are in
tentions on the part Of the traffic
committee of the chamber to carry
the affair to q finish
Mr.. Walker met the traffic commit
tee of the chamber yesterday follow
ing an appointment. He told that
the Old Dominion Steamship COM
pany was no longer existent; cie
James river service between Rich
mond and Norfolk, and the coast
wise service between Norfolk and
New York, discontinued several
weeks ago because Of the strike OF
iongnhuromen, will not be resumed.
EHHe ecMpany skA1s diu1ossGd and IT,
properly viii BE sold. This II the de-
ctsion Of the railroad interests con-
trolling So per cent of the company's
stock.
1t is expected the Richmond COM
mittee will cooperate with the
Norfolk chamber of commerce and
interested people in Washington and
| i
the line. Any action that is taken
must be put into effect before the
sale of the company's boats and New
York dock. Advices from Norfolk re-
ceived here yesterday are that com
mittee from the Norfolk chamber has
called upon the produce exchange OF
New York to meet them in Wash
ington and confer with Virginia sena-
tors and congressman in the hope
that something may be done to con-
tinue the line, at least until after the
trucking season in that section is
over
LOST $4,000, 900.
Mr.. walker pointed out clearly
that the Old Dominion lost some
81. 900. 900 last year. and that follow
ing this deficit the continuance OF
the New York line was alone con-
templated. When the last strike oc-
Cured In New York however. it was
deemed advisable to discontinue the
business at once. in order to save
what was left out of the very un-
satisfactory situation.
There are fifteen labor unions. Mr.
walker stated, with whom he has
had to deal He was candid in de-
claring that every time the line was
enabled to gather sufficient revenue
to run 1t, the increase in wages fol-
lowed Immediately to consume every
thing the line had been able to pro-
vide for running expenses.
He further declared that last week
the allied coastwise shipping inter
ests. including his company, went to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Old Dominion to
Dissolve and Go
Out Of Business

Norfolk, Va. April e.--The Old
Dominion Steamship company today
disbanded it's entire service, tnclud-
ing even the small river lines. Some
negro longshoremen. not knowing
Of the discontinuance of the service,
went on strike late today demand
ing higher wages.
Take all the time you want about
coming back" officials told the
strikers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
ENTIRE MERCHANT
MARINE TO BE SOLD

Washington. April 6.--The entire
merchant marine valued at more than
5000. eco, 900 Is to be sold.
Seventeen of Americas most dis
tinguished business men," according
to the shipping boards announcement
today, are to be called to Washington
for a two-day conference to give their
aid and advice as to the best way to
handle and sell all shipping board
property. including the 1900 steamers
comprising the American merchant
fleets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Nothing Ohcial.

London, April 6.--The British for
eign Office up to late today had no Of
fetal confirmation OF the news that
the Japanese have occupied Vladi-
vastok, but an official admitted IL was
quite possible" because. he eX-
planned, the japanese required some
guarantee for the safetV Cf their
troops now evacuating Siberia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Looking For while Wolfe.

A report was received at the Second
station last night to the effect that
Willie, Wolfe. ll22 Beverly street, had
been missing from his home since sun
day. Wolfe. who was recently paroied
from the Eastern State hospital at
is, thirtys years old ARD
when last seen was wearing green
cap, tan shoes and blue suit,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07

By a majority of 1,525 votesI
George Ainsie was nominal 1i
mayor yesterday In the Dear
cratic primary. Total votes
cast for him were 1902. John
Hirschberg received 5,777I
votes. The total vote was H.
079, which was 70 more votes
than forecasted in The Vir-
ginian yesterday morning.
Mayor Ainslie carried three
wards: Madison, Lee and Clay.
His opponent carried Jefferson
ward by a total of 1 ,142 ballots
Mayor Ainslie carried six
teen precincts to Hirschberg's
fourteen. One precinct, first
Jefferson, was a draw with 1O4
votes for each candidate.
Tho majority for Ainslie in Lass
ward. 1,79s votes. greatly overbalancea
Hirschberg's majority in jefferson
or's nomination. Ainslies Clay war
majority, SIS votes. added to HIS small
Madison ward majority. forty-0no
votes, served to increase his lead Ovoes
the Jefferson ward vote for his Cp~
ponent.
The biggest surprise of the primary
was staged in Jefferson ward, the bat
tleground of many a hot political a9hh
Excepting William E. Sullivan. m 60
- .&a<s TO- o. -
mon council was elected. Codn0tlmeM
John II. Grimes and Jefferson G. Pow
ers. who were defeated, were the only
members of the present council offer
ing for reelection who will not be -
turned.
Alderman Arthur C. Nielsen, also Of
Jefferson ward, ran third on the n
dermanic ticket, and will be tbs only
member of the upper branch Offering
for reelection who was defeated.
Henry w. Woody led the aldermanio
ticket with 2.12l votes. President ~.
Fl. Adams was second on the ticket
with 1.To5 votes
The closest vote was staged In Clay
ward, where James e. Peters. SON ok
President r. Lee Peters, OF the COM
mon council. ran nth on the ticket
eight votes ahead of w. r. Fensom,
sixth man,
ACCURATE FORECAsT.
IS.
The virginian Monday morning x0rA-
cast the election OF Carpenter, woody.
/ Dickerson and Johns. four new u1An
chosen yesterday, and it's predictions 04
the election of Ainslie and the return
of the old men in Madison. Clay And
Lee wards also proved true. #8
The biggest vote received by ~
councilmanic candidate was awarded
Alderman Jack L. Epps. of Clay ward
who was returned by total OF S.tx1
votes Councilman Fred III. Powell o.
Ice ward was next with l3i2S vsteA
nd Councilman Clarence A. Seatcn. D4s
Clay ward. third. with 3.111 votes. ME
Total of ballots east yesterday wa
the greatest in the city's present hi4s
tory The next largest vote to thi1g
| was polled August 4 1918. when thel
ehanre IN the city charter abeiishtnK
THE admin strative board was the I0S1S
The lofal vote cast at that time WH3s
soo5 At that time Lee ward cast ~
biggest vote, 2.257. while ClAy .p0Jl43
the largest yesterday with 3.803 h1ltNx1
Lee was second with 3,5fAs Je6Qx1(As
third, with s.1a4 and Madison p0a4M
2,552 votes MI -sYYss4
The voting yesterday was very &Ms
DERBY. No atroutfw rfevefoptng IN 14s
OF the precincts. Although ~
largest number Of voters in IT.
years were at the polls. and M
issue was great one. the voter
very quiet and orderly. An.
polls were surrounded with
I ers sof various cSnd2d = fSee y l.
was ideal for voting, IN NH
having littje elapk m 81
vctesa IT, r
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07

Dublin, April s.4~4-At THIS cabling
there is no report of disturbance any
where In Ireland today
A hundred Sim Fem Prisoners in
Mount JOY who have been on a hun
ger strike" for nearly a week have
destroyed the walls of their cells, en-
abling them to walk from one cell
into another. Today they were all
nanacled behind their backs. and the
military guard was doubled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Autos Collide.

MISS Emily Waddill. Cary Street
Road, andSJames Ellis, AIS West Baker
street, ran their antos together yes
tcrdAy at the corner OF Jefferson and
Grace streets, with the result that both
cars wore badly damaged. but no o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
TWO OLD MEMBERS
OF LOWER BRANCH
GIVE WAY FOR new
Grimes and Powers, Vet
eran Councilrnen, Are
Defeated.
WOODY WINS OVER
ARTHUR G.. NIELSEN
Defeated Aspirant Not
Able to Fulfill His
Promise to Carry Three
Wards. CO
WINNERS.
Mayor---George Ainslie.
A ldarm afl-(,iay Ward.

Mayor--Georg AinSlfe. 9sM
Aldermen-Clay Ward: PulloE.
Epps. Madison Ward: Powers, JEFF
ferson Ward: Adams, Woody. In
Lee Ward Alderman Grundy had
no opposition and was declared thu
nominee.
Counciimen-Clay Ward: SeAton.
English. Umlauf, Mann. Peters
Lee Ward: Powell, Carpenter, Rosa.
Roden, Batkins. Madison Ward:
Jones Atkinson, Morton, Moore,
Ladd. Jefferson Ward: Phillip1,
Dickerson, p. S. Smith. Sullivan.
Johns.
Common Council.
New members: Mann, Peters
from Clay: Carpenter from Lee:
Phillips. Dickerson, Smith. Johns
from Jefferson.
New Alderman, Woody from
Jefferson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07

Frankfort, -on Main. April 6,--This
ancient ''Kaiserstadt' strategic rail
junction. financial center, and birth
place of Goethe, passed into the hands
of French Senegalese troops at Ave
O'Clock this morning, without blood
shed or disorder,
At the same time General Degoutte,
commander of the French Rhine army
occupied Darmstadt. capital OF the
former grand duchy of Hesse and a
number of smaller intermediate
towns All win be held until the Ger
man government troops sent into the
revolt-ridden industrial sections OF
Westphalia have cleared out
The tricolors fiutters from the an
eient town hall of Frankfort. recall
ing the days of the Napoleonic in
vaSion The historic Roemermarkes
tRoman narket) where In 1905 Ma
poieon's troops levelled the gates that
fenced In the famous ghetto, swarms
today with French colonial troops
seasoned veterans OF the great Wal
4 rrained BY their idol. De90uttsy -
has spent the great part Of yhia nsiii-
fary career handling black hghtcri
and who first won fame as commander
of the Moroccan division.
Upon the first fash that the French
were coming. the garrison comman-
aers of the Reichswfehr troops both
here and in Darmstadt received or
ders from Berlin to withdraw theA
troops Immediately ten kiiometers
fmore than six miles) outside the city
limits. The French found only NUM-
cipaI police. Thus there was no re-
sistance OF any kind.
DECLARES MARTIAL LAW.
Immediately after entering. Gen
eral Degoutte issued proclamation
declaring martial law. He announced
the purpose of the occupation was to
exact the guarantee provided for in
the peace treaty and assured the popu-
lace his troops would be withdraw
as soon as the German government
troops had evacuated the Ruhr re-
gion.
All traffic Is forbidden between nine
in the evening and five in the morn
ing. All transport with the rest Of
Germany. except that OF food, Is pro
hibited. A French censorship ha.
been established. and the newspapers
have been suspended.
The bulk of Frankforts 100000 in
habitants were dumbfounded to nnc
their city in French hands when they
awoke this morning.
The occupation went on smoothly
and was complete at o'clock The
bulk OF the invaders came by ran
arriving at the central railroad sta
ton. enc of the biggest in Europe. In
front OF the main entrance to tht
station are a number OF French tanks
The station - flied with negro
troops.
Degoutte's proclamation Is devoid OF
sabre-rattling language, though none
the less Arm in tenor. 1t states. in Ell
feet, that the German government has
violated the peace terms by march
ing an excessive number of troops into
the Ruhr region OF Westphalia and
has thus compelled France to fore.
close the mortgage granted her by the
Versailles pact.
At an early hour the posts and tele'
grams had not yet been taken ovel
~ tho French
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
Hit by Automobile.

Alvin Kirsh, eight years old, living
at s. South .,Dlayiss ,ayenus,. WAS knacksFt
down and run over by an automobile
driven by r, l. Woodson, South Davis
avenue, yesterday Afternoon and
sltghtly kurG.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07


Detroit, Mich, April s.-Senator Hi.
ram W. Johnson Is piling up. a bigger
and more decisive victory over Major
General Leonard Wood in the Repuo-
lican presidential primaries as re-
turns from counties in which he cam
paigned and f~uret from industrial
centers outside Detroit como in. A
total Of 1.42s precincts. including
Wayne county. out Of a.42i in Michi-
gan. show Johnson in the van by nearly
10000 votes.
Milwaukee, Wis. April S.-First re-
turns tonight from the primary held
throughout Wisconsin today to elect
delegates to the national conventions
gave the uninstructed delegates big
lead.
An unusual vote was recorded. Many
Wisconsin cities also held their NUM-
cipal elections today and this swelle3
the total vote.
There were no names on the prest-
Dental ballot. as none OF the candi-
dates had entered the primary.
Kansas City, Mo-, April 6.--Based
on returns received up to o'clock
tonight Mayor James e. Cowgirl was
reelected mayor of Kansas City by
majority Of over 1000 over Matthew
E. Foster, Republican.
Fosters campaign manager has
conceded the election of the mayor,
Practically the entire Democratic
ticket was swept into office.
. New York. April s.-The four or
ganization candidates for state dele
gateat-large to the Republican ma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
AINSLIE DEFEATS HIRSCHBERG
BYHANDSOME MAJORlTYOF ]. SIS. 1
WITH RECORD VOTE OF 1905
MAYOR THANKS SUPPORTERS.

The result of today's primary is most gratifying and
wish express my sincere thanks to my supporters The
welfare Of Richmond is the large matter for the aen
ton of all the people of the CITY, and with their cooperation
| shall use my best endeavors to that end
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
POLITICAL CHIPS

Washington. April 2S.-That Is a
great ticket the Democrat are going TO
haye-Hoover and Edwards: ham
sandwich in one hand and a glass of
beer in the other" said Senator
Ashurst. Democrat today in comment
ing on the result Of the Michigan pri-
maries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
UNDER FRENCH RULE

Darmstadt, Germany, April g.
Since dawn today, this picturesque
German town, on the edge Of one OF
Germany's great forests, the Oiden-
valid. has been under French rule.
The occupation, begun at Ave o'clock
passed off without hitch. No resist
ance was rendered, the reichswehr
having withdrawn before the occupa-
ton upon orders from Berlin.
All OF the occupying troops are
Senegalese negroes. They are quart
cred in the railroad station, postof-
Ace, the historic castle and public
buildings.
The mayor of Darmstadt and the
president OF Hesse issued a joint proc
Hamilton carly urging the populace to
remain quietly at work, and strongly
appealing against violence.
Darmstadt, fifteen miles south OF
Frankfort. lies on the $. little rayer
Darn AMI is one of the most beauti-
full towns in Western Germany. 1t is
rich In monuments, statues. and fine
edifces The old grandducal palace
dates back to the middle ages and has
4 library OF half million volumes
AZ well as a famous gallery of paint
ings. Darmstadt is a busy manufac-
turing center, with iron NJ foundries,
boiler works, chemical plants and
many factories. The population Is
about $4,000.
III SAY u. S. PROTESTS
Paris. April 6.--0he United States
aR0VefH2gY9fpx 7A6r Rtktiresesxx, TN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07
CIRCULATION FACTS

Richmond furnished Post Office Depart
publication of circulation October 1st 1919
April
luded) .25452 26933 I481
The Evening Journal Sundays .17426 1855 2,1O9
The Richmond Vnginian 1908 14,O21 2,O15
Oas cuded)
eRAhmo does copies Incomplete
extras
vhgnians gain
II Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-07

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The New York herald., 1920-01-05
JUDGE. OPPENHElMER
DEAD AT S4 YEARS

Judge Solomon Oppenheimer, who on
December 81 retired after ten years as
Justice of the Municipal Court for the
Sixth District, died yesterday morning IN
his home. No. l73 East Seventy-ninth
street, after an illness OF nearly six
months. His illness was attributed to
nervous breakdown caused by overwork.
He was fifty-four years old.
Justice Oppenheimer was born in New
York city and lived here all his life. He
attended the public schools and later
studied law. For many years he was
active In politics, being much sought
after as a speaker during campaigns. He
was member Of the Republican Club of
New York and Of district Republican
clubs.
In charitable work also Justice Open
heimer was active. He was a member
of several Jewish hospital and charitable
He was Mason and q
member of the Free Sons of Israel.
Justice Oppenheimer was bachelor. He
leaves his mother, two brothers and two
sisters.
The New York herald., 1920-01-05
MR.. MACK LATZ, HOTEL
MAN, DIES SUDDENLY

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Sunday. - ny.
Mack Latz. proprietor of the Alamac Ho-
tel died suddenly here today. He had been
about the hotel and had taken short
stroll on the Boardwalk before nine
O'clock, when he became i'll. At ten
o'clock he was stricken by apoplexy and
lived only a few minutes.
Mr.. Latz was born in Bridgeport, Conn.
lsixty-four years ago. He went West when
a boy and eventually became travelling
man for Chicago wholesale clothing
firm. He removed to New York, where
he continued in the clothing business un-
It'll about ten years ago. when he turned
his attention to hotels For time he
conducted hotel at Arvernc. L. 1.
Several years ago he took over Young
Hotel on the Boardwalk at Tennessee
Iavenue and renamed it the Alamac Two
years ago he opened the Alanac In the
mountains at Lake Hopatcong.
Mr. Latz leaves his wife. who was Ala
lHirschfield, of Kansas City: two sons,
Milton and Harry, and daughter.
The New York herald., 1920-01-05
REAR ADMIRAL DAY,
RETIRED, is DEAD

NICE, France, Sunday.-Rear Admiral
William Plummer Day. U. S. N. retired,
died here suddenly this morning. lie had
been resident here for many years. Ad-
miral Day was born in New York seventy
two years ago. He leaves his wife, who
Is IN this city, and son residing in Paris.
Rear Admiral William Plummer Day
was born In New York city on September.
80. is4S. the son OF william Harrison and
Mercy Carter Day. He was appointed to
the Naval Academy by President Lincoln
and was graduated in 1869. He became
an ensign In 1870 and master in 1871
On March 3. 1873, he married Jenetta
Maria Eliza Grace Master. of Bath. Eng
land. In 1876 he was promoted to lieuten-
ant and made lieutenant commander and
commander in 1897 and 1899, respectively.
In 1906 he became a captain. and on June
II. 1906, was retired with tho rank OF rear
admiral.
Admiral Days sea service was aboard
the Juniata, the Franklin, the Powhatan.
the Wyoming, the Dictator and the re-
ceiving ships Vermont. Colorado De-
spatch. wyandotte. Passaic and Hart
ford between 1S69-lS19. He also served
on board the Quinnebaug, the Powhatan,
the Yantic, the Alliance and was oxecu-
tive officer of the Bancroft and the
Machias in 1893. lie commanded the Vixen
1S93-i900.
FROM 1900 until 1902 he was lighthouse
INSPECTOR OF the thirteenth district. Dur
ing fe02-fgOa he had his last sea service
as commander of the Mohican. During
leOf-lg05 he was lighthouse inspector of
tho twelfth district, and his last two
wears of active service were spent at the
Navy Yard. Mare Island, California.