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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
BLOT OUT FOUR
FRAUD CHARGES

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. March
two of the original six
counts on which Sen. Truman II.
Newberry and 81 other leading re
publiCans Of Michigan are being
tried viii be submitted 20 the jury
later next week. At the close OF the
testimony I'm the United States dis
trict court today Judge Clarence ".
Sessions first combined counts one
and four, then held that counts two
and three were repetitions and ruled
them out. The fifth count was
ruled out at the close OF the gov
ernment's direct testimony. two is
sues thus remain for the jury 20 de
ternine.
Was there n criminal conspiracy
to violate the state and federal cleo
uOn laws i'm Procuring the nomina-
ton and election of Newberrv?
Were the United States mails used
TO further such a scheme 20 detraud
as is set forth in what is now the
consolidated drst COuut2
The court pointed ont that with
four counts Of practically identical
import. 81 might he possible. II case
Of a conviction. 10 impose penalties
that would aggregate more than the
punishment contemplated by tn
statutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
ROOSIER ELECTRIC
COMPANY WANTS TO
INCREASE CHARGES
NDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 13.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March 13.
The Terre Haute, indianapolis
and Eastern Traction company to
day petitioned the Public Service
comm ission for a substantial in
crease I'm electric light and power
rates in Terre Haute. West Terre
uaute. Brazil and other Communt
ties served by the company. Pend
ing q hearing and appraisal OF the
property by the commission. the
company asks immediate restora
ton OF the higher rates that were
in effect prior 10 April 80. 1919.
II is averred in the petition thai
the valuation of s925. 600 placed on
the proL erty by the commission was
unfair and unlawful and that the
fair value OF the electric light and
power property at present IS 81
225.0O0
The Citizens Telephone company
OF Kokomo was authorized @ con-
tinue the BurlesOu rates now In eff
feet. The commission valued the
property at $325,OO0 and estimated
that the present rates will yield a
return of seven per cent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
Separate Richest
Indian from S7Ceet
and Pretty Bride

TOPEKA, kan. March l3.-Jack-
son Barnett, richest Indian in the
world, and seventy year old husband
Of young and pretty Mrs Anna
Laura Lowe Barnett, is be separated
from his white bride. The aged
Indian, only recently welded to Mrs.
Barnett, is 10 be turned over 10 a
male guardian. Carl J. OHornett %
Henryetta, Okla.
The Kansas supreme court issued
a writ OF habeas corpus ordering
Mrs. Barnett TO turn her husband
over 10 O'HOrnett. Sheriff Backus
of Montgomery county, today had
both Barnett and his young wife in
custody here. BaCkus fearing alb
ductiOn Of Barnett, slept in the same
room with Barnett and his wife
last night.
Barnett owns more than million
dollars worth OF Liberty bonds and
has an income of 100000 a year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
COMPANY CLAIMS
GREAT LOSS DURING 1919

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-In-
creased express charges. ranging
from 10 20 IS per cent and esumat-
ed 90 yield $25.0o0.O0O additional
revenue annually. were asked by the
American Railway EXr ress com
pany in petition filed today with
the Interstate Commerce commits
sion.
Iuoreascu cost OF conducting its
business ass well as The urgent need
FOR more complete facilities and
equipment was given los the COM
pauy as grounds for asking addi-
ffou1l revenue. Expenditures OF
many millions OF dollars" was
necessary the petition said. and ad-
dltar.t funds could not be obtained
under tl.e present rates
The company estimated l-s deuci-
fur 1919 10 S-1.036 GOO. and for the
ias- zlN months % 1915. 90 S15.125, o.
rnN s. Gg.cit oven 20 eater than
.or Tie corresponding period OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

BERLIN. March 13.-The en-
trance into the Wilhelmstrasse from
Inter der Linden IS barred of with
barbed wire and further protected
with field guns and machine guns.
Numerous troops with their lOrries
and field kitchens are stationed out
side the British embassy close 10 the
corner Their flag, Germany's form
or naval colors is leaning against
The embassy window
There has been no attempt 20 mo-
lest foreigners and members OF the
allied missions find TO difficulty in
passing their cars through the bar
ricade.
The ordinary Berliner seems 10
treat the counter revolution lightly
but o. Investigation one finds gen
cral feeling OF uneasiness as 10 what
The future may bring forth.
IL is thought that the AErarians,
Who naturally support the move
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

1919" was declared probable for
January and February Of this year.
While explaining tnst previo.,s
rate increases added approximately
Si..CO0. Coo 20 the annual revenue.
the conf any said this money was
given Immediately 70 employees in
the shape OF increased wages.
Granting Of extra wages for over
time or. :Ie basis OF an eiEht-hour
day was saiO 90 have r. suited in o
monthly outlay If $1.022.0OO. as
compared TO less than $4,000 be
foe the eight-hour day and over
ulac pas were given.
The company asked for HAT %
Vtr ctut increase ON the present
commodity rates i'm the district eact
OF the Mississippi and north OF the
ohf rivers Between points I'm than
district and other sections Of the
country the increase would be 10
rer cer- Rates on milk and cream
would he practically the same as
charged by the railroads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
OLIVER INTERESTS
RECALL PETITION
PIow Company Represents
tive Declines To Comment
ON Action.

Withdrawal II JOS petition fled
with the board OF public works sew
.ral weeks ago. askiuc Tor the vac1-
-lon ~ Walnut S.. was made late
saturday afternoon by officials Of the
oliver interests.
a.. Frederick Cunningham of the
oliver interests declined Saturday
afternoon 90 make any statement re-
rardinE the withdrawal OF the pc
Ction.
when asked = the withdrawal 81
.ra uetition might mean that the
oliver interests are planning 90 cur
San their expansion program NE said
-ra- id might mean that. although DE
~ that he did want to make any
-rouncement 90 that effect
Much opposition 90 the vacation 81
Walnut SO. developed upon Che part
~ property owners in that part ~
Tie .itv foliowing the cling az the
..tHion by the oliver plant officials.
eral hearings were held on the
r.ar.riou bv the beard ot works and
amy property owners filed their ob-
ctions a. the vacation OF the street
81 IN the boa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
SENATE TO VOTE
ON ARTICLE TEN
PROVISO MONDAY
Members Unanimously Con
sent to Final Decision on
Big Question.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-With
the irreconcilable foes Of the peace
treaty again in the saddle and with
compromising apparently farther
away than ever. the senate agreed
by unanimous consent To-Day 20
bring swiftly TO a conclusion it's
fight over the decisive question OF
article ten
Under the agreement, reached
after the Warmest advocates OF COM
promise had decided nothing could
be gained by delay a final vote on ali
proposed reservations to article ten
viii be taken before adjournment
Monday night and speeches during
the days session Will be held within
a fifteen minute Limitation.
Hope Not Dead.
Tonight, hope of ratification was
not entirely dead among some Of
those who have worked for COM
promise, though they conceded that
the cards had run against them and
that only a last minute reversal Of
form could save the treaty from an
other deadlock which would throw
il into the political campaign. The
leaders thought the ratification vote
would come by the middle of the
week.
The irreConcilables. who alone Of
the senate elements had kept their
forces intact through the general
confusion of the past two days
gained control of the situation when
they induced Sen. Lodge of Massa-
chusetts, the republican leader, 10
accept a change they proposed in his
subSttUte reservation to article ten.
The move ended the bitter attack
Of the irreconCilables on the sub
stitUte and thus reunited the repub-
lican membership but il also drove
away democratic support OF the COM
promise proposal and befuddled the
efforts of democratic compromise
advocates to make definite pledges
the chamber.
Make Announcement.
Shortly afterward the administra-
ton and irreconCilable leaders an
nounced that all danger OF ratifica-
ton with the republican 81 pstitute
was past, declaring they had the
votes TO beat il, and some TO spare,
and could hold them securely UNI
der an absolute pledge.
The amendment of Sen. Lodge,
which is understood TO have been
drafted by sen. BOrah, republican,
Idaho, the irreconcilable leader,
inserted the words including all
controversies relating To territorial
integrity or political independence
in the provision detailing the inter
national controversies in which this
nation would not interfere. In of
fering il the republican leader made
no statement of its effect, merely
saying il had been suggested TO him
by some Of his associates.
Destroy Force OF League.
Among the mild reservation re-
pLblicans. the change was described
a $ only celebrating the clear mean
ing Of the reservation and there was
no indication that any part of that
group would refuse to accept it,
.---.----, 49, $3.50,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
ALLIES WILL DEMAND
PROTECTION FOR MEN

PARIS. March ia report of
the recent attacks on allied com
missiOncTs in Germany, submitted
by Marshal Foch. was considered
by the council Of ambassadors at
the ministry o. foreign affairs this
afternoon Premier Nillerand pro-
posed that a rate be sent 20 Ger
many demanding guarantees against
the recurrence of similar acts. The
question will not be submitted TO
he allied governments concerned.
The demand Of the Hungarian
peace delegation for modification in
the military. aerial and naval claus
IS of the Hungarian treaty also was
considered by the council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
HOOVER REFUSES
TO COMMENT ON
NAVAL POLICIES
Tells Committee His Task
Was TO Get Food to
Europe.

WASHINGTON. March 13.-While
refusing to comment on military
plans or policies. Herbert Hoover
.oday told the senate committee in
vestigaung the navy departments
conduct OF the war that owing 10
shortage Of food and heavy sinking
Of allied merchant ships by German
submarines. conditions abroad were
critical from April, 1917, until Sep
,ember.
Mr.. Hoover was called before the
committee az the request OF Rear
admiral Sims who asserted that ne
was best qualified 10 support his
contention that the allies were losing
the war when the United States
Joined them and only a vigorous
campaign against the U-bOats could
bring about victory
Fails TO Give Opinion.
Asked if the navy department
could not have offered more COM
piete cooperation 10y sending more
vessels 90 the critical zone, Mr.
Hoover declined 20 express an opin-
ion except 20 say that he supposed
everything was done that could be, 20
lie told the committee that ne did
not consider himself competent TO
testify regarding technical military
and naval matters and that his bust
ness was TO get food 10 the allies"
Mr.. Hoover expressed the belief
that American participation turned
the scales in favor OF the allies at
the critical period of the war, al
though il was incorrect 10 say the
United States won the war.
CritiCiKCS Assignments.
Efforts 20 prove that the navy s
failure TO keep him informed of i'm
portant Development and changes in
policy caused his associates on the
allied naval councils 10 believe he
was not in the full confidence OF his
government. formed the burden of
Admiral Sims testimony today. He
criticized particularly the assignment
OF vessels 10 the Azores islands
without first informing him OF the
departments plans. asserting that
the Washington officials played in
90 the euemys hands by permitting
81 submarine attack on an Azores
port 20 cause the diversion of Amer
lean naval forces 20 those waters. He
characterized the incident as "a
violation of the fundamental prin-
Ciples 10 warfare and an indication
OF the effectiveness of German
propag uda
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
COURT FINDS
REDS GUILTY
In CENTRALIA
Seven of Ten Industrial Work
of the World In Second
Degree Murder.

MONTESANO. Wash. March 13.
Seven of the 10 Industrial Work
ers of tx World charged with the
murder OF Warren O. Grimm, one
of four former soldiers shot during
an Armistice day parade at Cen
tralia. Wash. were found guilty to-
night of second degree murder.
Three others were found not guilty
Loren Roberts, one OF the trio
was acquitted on the ground of in
sanity
Three Acquitted.
The defendants found guilty OF
second degree murder were Britt
Smith. Ray Becker. James Mclner-
ney. Bert Bland, Eugene Barnett.
John Lamb and O. g. Bland.
The three acquitted were Mike
Shehon. Elmer Smith and Loren Ho-
berts the latter on grounds of in
sanity.
second Charge.
After reading Of the verdict and
the return Of the defendants 10 the
county Jail. John Berry, sheriff of
Lewis county in which Centralia is
located. read TO them warrants
charging them with the murder OF
Arthur NcElfresh, another of the
four slain at Centralia.
The verdict was returned NJ $50
O'Clock Saturday night The jury
had been out since 1920 O'Clock
Friday night Earlier in the night
the court had declined 10 receive
a verdict in which Eugene Barnett
and John Lamb were found guilty
Of third degree murder. The courts
instructions dido not permit OF such
a verdict
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
CALL GENERAL STRIKE
TOSAVE COUNTRY FROM
RETURNING WILLIAM | |
Brief Resume of
German Situation

BERLIN. March 13-The gov
eminent OF Friedrich Ebert. the So
Cialist president of the German re-
public was overthrown today by
coup d'etat.
DIR. Wolrgang Kapp. one of tho
founders OF the Fatheriand. and
general director of the agriculture.
societies. has ousted Gustav Bauer.
the chancellor, and. in taking that
Office himself has temporarily as
sumcd supreme direction of affairs.
Two Governments.
There are now two Contending
governments in Germany. the new
one under Chancellor KaIp at Ber-
lin, the old one under Pres't Ebert
at Dresden Officials Of the new
government declare that II Is not
reaCtionary or monarchistic. The
president of the old government
and his ministers have issued a
proclamation calling upon the peO-
pie 20 rise in a general strike as the
only means Of preventing the return
of Wilhelm II.
Berlin H. occupied by the troops
of the counter revolution. TO what
number is not known and the move
ment is spreading rapidly through
out the provinces. Masses Of troops
and naval brigadeS with artillery
have been brought into the capital
and dominate the situation. Thus
far there has been no outbreak and
no blOOdshed.
Precautions Inadequate.
The Ebert government had know
ledge beforehand of the pending
counter revolution. but the precau-
tons taken proved TO be entirely
inadequate Outside the security
police and the Noskc troops on pa
troll nothing indicated at o'clock
this morning that Berlin would
wake Up TO find the Ebert govern
ment turned out The president
/ himself left Berlin with some of his
I followers two hours after that time.
Admiral Won Trotha bad been dis
patched TO Doeberitz Friday night
for the purpose Of comforting with
the troops and admonishing them
TO desist from any violent proce-
dure. He returned and informed
the cabinet that the agitation had
/ subsidized but that the danger was
not wholly removed.
Realize Situation.
The realization was finally
brought home 20 the cabinet that
the army which Noske was sur
posed to control was far from be-
ing the loyal organization he count
ed upon and that the Berlin garriSOns
had also been inoculated by the Of
hCers Of the old school and We're
ready for the rising when the call
came The secrecy with which the
/ revolution was planned and carried
( out has stunned everyone.
Field Marshal Won HindenDurE is
/ reported 10 be favored by the new
regime as imperial president but
thus far he has remained in the
/ background. The former minister
/ Of foreign affairs, Gottlieb Won
/ Jagow. and Gen. Baron Won Falken-
! hansen, former governor general OF
I Belgium. are among the leaders of
/ the counter revolution.
While the movement has been
+ carried out rapidly and in apparent
order. there is an undercurrent of
. anxiety among the people of Berlin
as 20 possible future occurrences.
+ Counter measures are expected
soon although the Kapp govern
ment has taken precautions 20 place
4 those members of The former gov
eminent who could be reached UNI
der arrest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
u. S. WILL RUN
WORLD TRADE
ROUTES SOON
American Steamship Com
panies Will Take Over
Hamburg-American Line.

WASHINGTON. March 10. - a
plan under which steamship com
paules would take over and operate
with American ships the sixty pre-
war world trade routes Of the
Hamburg line is being
worked out by the shipping board,
subject, It is understood, 90 the APP
prevail OF the German company.
The proposal was approved today
by the senate commerce committee,
ten 20 four after Chairman Payne
had explained IL in executive ses-
sion.
Difference OF Opinion.
There was an apparent difference
OF opinion among committee mem
bers as 20 the exact plans of the
board. but both Chairman Jones and
ar Payne in subsequent statements
said the board would not be a party
90 the proposed arrangements with
the Hamburg line, that
It's part merely would be 90 furnish
the ships. either through sale or
lease. and 20 lend its cooperation IN
obtaining this business ICr Amerl-
can shipping interests.
Whether the plan originated with
the German company or with the
board was not clear. II was said,
however, that any arrangement made
would be- cooperative one. that the
Hamburg American line had the
PORT facilities for handling It's pre-
tvar business but was without ships
Heavy Business.
The routes which the American
companies viii take over include
those not only between Germany
and the United States but also to
south America, the Orient and other
parts OF the world Shipping board
officials said the business probably
would bc too great for any one
American company 90 handle ana
that III the arrangements went
through several companies probably
would operate the immense fleet
necessary 90 take care of the enorm-
Gus volume OF business which che
German company had before the
war"
Under the original plan. IL was
proposed that the board itself make
working engagement with the
Hamburg American line. but this
pan was disapprOved by the board.
in this connection. Chairman Payne
today made public the following
memorandum which was submitted
SO the senate commerce committee;
Consider Matters.
THE board has carefully COnsid-
Cd the different matters involved In
"a proposition TO make a working ar
rangement with the Hamburg Amer
lean line. involving the shipping
boards taking over the sixty serv-
ices formerly served by that line.
1T Is the sense of the board:
THAT mo- direct arrangement
be made Uy the board with the
Hamburg line.
THAT it Is very desirable that
an American company or group OF
companies. make an arrangement
OK which this business may be Sc
cured
The hoard is prepared 90 CO.
operate with an American company
or companies, IN the sale or charter
ing OF ships to enable such Ameri-
can companies 10 secure this outlet.
-he terms of any contract which may
he made with the Hamburg meri-
can line being subject 90 the approx
.I OF the board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
New Order Affects Troops in
Large Numbers Through
out Nation.

BERLIN. March 12-Germany to-
day is in the throes OF a counter
revolutionary movement which was
successful this forenoon in turning
the Ebert government out OF Berlin
and setting uD new administration
in the CAPITAL.
Pres't Ebert and his cabinet. Of
fering no armed resistance TO the
revolutionary troops which invaded
Berlin from the suburbs. have gone
10 Dresden and established the seat
Of their government in that city.
The new government, which has
been Professionally proclaimed here
with DIR. Wol!gang kapp as chancel-
Tor, has declared the national as
sembly dissolved and announced
that new elections would be held.
Call General Strike.
The old government through its
majority socialist members. includ-
ing PRIEST Ebert, has issued a proc
lamation calling for a general strike
as the only means Of saving Ger
many from the return Of William II.
Reports from outside Berlin de-
clare the counter revolutionary
movement has affected the troops
in large numbers throughout the
country the new security guards
as we'll as the old army forces.
The Kapp government, in state
ment 10 the press, declared itself
neither reacuonary nor monach-
istic.
The events that led up 20 these
developments were dramatic and
rapid I'm sequence.
Last evening DO became knoUa
that the government of Pres
HT 90
Ike had come upon traces of a se-
rious Ilot to overthrow the repu1
liCan regime Orders were issued
for the arrest OF the men believe.
TO be mainly concerned. These were
first and chieGy Dr. WOlng8u-
Kapp. noted as a reacCIonarv. who
has been prominent in an agitation
OF the fathcrland party and an ok
tremc antagonist OF the republican
government and Gen. Won Lucttwitz.
who was IN command % the first
self-styled group OF reichswehr. or
empire defense forces.
Takes Leading Part.
with them We're associated
Capt Pabst, a cavalry officer OF the
guard who had taken leading part
in suppression Of the Spartac-st re-
volt last year Apparently nOtwith
standing the precautionary meas
ures taken by the government the
rlot had gone too far TO be ar
rested as troops selected for the
seizure Of Berlin were already on
the way and the force at the dis
posal Of the government was not
only insufficient but was not alto
gethcr dependable.
When the news came that revolu-
tionary forces from the big camp
at DOerberitz We're on the march
officers Of rank belonging 10 the
government troops were sent &c
meet them as emissaries OF the
president 20 order them 20 desist
and return 20 their quarters. The
mutineers. who belonged mainly %
naval brigades. with some additions
from Baltic troops who have always
/ been disanected and undiscip llned.
met the governments representa-
uves. OF whom the chief was Cen
/ Won OIdershausen. and proposed
? some terms of am extreme character
which We're referred 90 the cabinet
/ in Berlin.
Issue Proclamation.
AT the same moment a pTOclama-
/ tiou prepared in advance was Issued
f prom isilc the PEOPLE freedom and
F. IrC>-wrD-r-r-D C-~ PACE FCTTP
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
SAYS LLOYD GEORGE
NAY FORM NEW PARTY

LONDON. March 13.-PremIer
Lloyd George is determined TO re-
sign his old allegiance 20 the Lib
eral party and form "a new party
from the present coalition says the
Observer. which has closer rcla-
ti0ns with the premier than any
other newspaper.
"Ifr Lloyd-George has crossed
the Rubicou," the observer aeserte
"and viii announce his decision this
week
This decision, If true. means that
there will be a new party Alignment.
with IT, H. Asqui-h as leader, ~
what will remain Of the Liberal
party.