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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
CROOKS were SLY
Used Wine and Women to Make
Baseball Bets Sure.
Cook County Grand Jury Plans
Issuing Indictments.
FELL IN GAMBLERS CLUTCHES
Players Lost in Crap Games and
Forced Crooked.
Names Are Included in New
Evidence Secured.
FELL IN GAMBL LERS' CLUTCHES

Chicago, Sept. 25.-A reported
gamblers war" during the last world
series was under investigation today
by authorities here in charge of the
grand jury probe into the baseball
scandal"
The authorities were informed of
reports that there were two gamblers
cliques operating during the 1919
series between the White Sox and the
Reds. one betting on the Chicago
team and the other on the Cincinnati
club to win the series.
Wine and women were used in an
attempt to influence the Cincinnati
players. while money was the means
thru which the White Sox players were
alleged to have been reached.
Probe 'FWine and Women"
Indications today were that when
the grand jury resumes its investiga-
ton next week, it would go into re-
ports that after Cincinnati won the
first two games of the series last year,
several members of the club were en-
tertained nightly by representatives OF
gamblers who were betting on the
White Sox to win.
Partial substantiation of the re-
ported split in the gamblers ranks was
seen in statement by Charles A.
Cofniskey, owner of the White Sox.
that during the investigation he made
East St Louis gambler was ready to
expose the syndicate, Comiskey ad-
nitted offering the East St. Louis man
5,5OO-the amount said to have been
lost by him in the alleged double
crossing by other betters. The gambler
refused the offer. Comiskey said.
The grand jury will probe the claims
that elaborate parties were staged for
some of the Red players In order to
weaken them physically and intlire
their chances of winning. Liquor was
served, gambling games staged and
beautiful women brought from Detroit
to entertain at these parties, accord
ing to these reports.
Reports that tho Red players fell
into the clutches of the gamblers thru
losing at shooting craps and other
games. will be investigated.
Names of alleged "fixers' of world
series games between Chicago and
Cincinnati in 1919. have been obtained,
H. H. Brigham, foreman of the Cook
county grand jury ,intimated.
we have an idea who the 'fixer'
was and we think we are on his trail."
Brigham said.
Arnold Rothstein, New York gam
bier, and part owner of the Havre de
Grace race track; Abe Attell. former
featherweight champion; Bill Burns,
former White Sox pitcher. and Hal
Chase, recently banished from base
ball, were mentioned today In connec-
ton with the alleged plot to throw
games.
With a number OF players, John
Heydler, president of the National
league; Ban johnson. head of the
American league; Comiskey, baseball
writer's. and number of alleged gam
blers from many cities subpoenaed to
appear Tuesday, the grand jury ex-
pected to gather the loose strings of
the investigation and prepare for in
dictments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25

on the state house grounds will pre-
cede and an athletic festival at the
city auditorium will follow the parade.
The complete program of the re-
union was given out today by Virgil
Lawrence. secretary. 1t contains many
amusement features and speeches by
men nationally prominent
Big Speakers on Program.
Congressman Royal c. Johnson of
South Dakota, father of the bonus bill
in the house, is the headiiner on Mon
days program, following an address
Of welcome by Mayor Corwine and a
speech by Governor Allen. Johnson's
speech is expected to attract particu-
lar interest because of his close con-
nection with the bonus legislation.
on Tuesdays program, Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri will be a
big drawing card. Reeds opposition
to the League of Nations in spite of
the fact that he is a Democrat. always
insures close attention TO his addresses.
Adjutant General Clark of Missouri
and Senators Curtis and Capper of
kansas also will address the soldiers
on the concluding day of the reunion.
The report that any man wearing n
Thfrty-fifth badge would be admitted
free to the Santa Fe ball game at
Western League park Sunday after
noon was denied today by the reunion
committee. No such arrangements
have been made.
Valuation OF Railroad Tickets.
Valuation of receipts for return
tickets to permit the soldiers to get
the third rate Will not commence until
Monday afternoon. according to Law
renee a representative of the West
ern Passenger association will arrive
here from Chicago Monday morning
to help handle the reduced fares. The
visiting buddies are asked not to wait
until Tuesday night to have their re-
ceipts approved. Reunion officers will
be on hand at all times from 2 o'clock
Monday until Tuesday night in the
corridor on the first floor of the state
house to validate the receipts.
The soldiers will receive their bill
let's at the Chamber of Conmerce.
Many persons have listed rooms with
the c. of c.. according to G. Sickler.
convention secretary. hut more are
needed. The st. Louis delegation.
which will come in a special train,
viii stay in their cars. which will be
left on the siding during the reunion.
Topeka has been generous with its
motor cars and a s a result the visitors
will not do much walking while they
are here.
It's going to be a great week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
Late w. B. Kirkpatrick Cut on
James III. in His VIII.
Result of Row Over Control
Knights & Ladies Security.
ESTATE VALUED AT S162, 600
Divided Among Four Other
Children, Three of Topeka.
Sixth Avenue Hotel and East
Seventh Property in Trust.

The late w. B. kirkpatrick, wealthy
Topekan, left his son. James NJ Kirk
patrick, only 81 out of an estate
valued at $4,000, according to terms
OF a Will placed on probate in the
Shawnee county probate court today
The estate was divided almost
equally among the other sons and
daughters of the late Topekan. These
children are: John Kirkpatrick, Ann
Arbor, Mich; Adelbert Kirkpatrick.
Lillian NJ. Kirkpatrick and Pearl J.
Bair. all of Topeka.
John NJ. Kirkpatrick the son left
with a pittance of 81 out of the estate,
was engaged in a bitter legal contro-
versy several years ago with his father
relative to the control of the Knights
& Ladies of Security lodge, now the
Security Benefit association. It re-
suited in the son gaining control of
the lodge.
Miss Lillian Kirkpatrick is be-
queathed the property and household
goods at 500 West Sixth street; John
E. Kirkpatrick, the lots at 621 Lin
coin street; Pearl I. Bair, the property
at 716 Tyler street, and the homestead
at 500 West Sixth avenue is left to
Miss Lillian Kirkpatrick and AdeIbert
Kirkpatrick.
Big Property in Trust.
The Sixth avenue hotel and the
properties at 112-114-111-113-115-
LIS anu IL L East seventh street are
| put in trust in the hands of John E.
Kirkpatrick, Adelbert Kirkpatrick and
Lillian kirkpatrick as trustees for
thirty years. The revenue from these
properties will be distributed equally
among the four children, John Kirk
| patrick. Adelbert Kirkpatrick, Lillian
NJ. Kirkpatrick and Pearl J. Bair. At
the end of that time the property is
to be divided equally among these
children. If living. and If not among
their children, and emphasis is placed
on the fact that these children must
be children by birth and not adoption.
A small amount is provided for for
children by adoption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
Denies Stars and Stripes
Controlled BY Democrats
Owner of Ffyone Per Cent of Stock in Veterans Pub
Hcation Declares Republicans Tried to Force Her to
Sell Out-Refuses Names of Democrats Who
Helped Finance Deal But "TeIIs ON C. o. P.

said. I'VE had a clear understanding
that was to have control of the paper
so that it should never take any parti-
san political policy"
The witness said that Mr.. Jameson
personally loaned her $4,000. and
added:
II intend to pay every cent of these
obligations personally 1t is my per-
sonal affair and I have always paid
my own debts
IT ask you again for the names of
men who have advanced money for
the publication of this paper?" said
Chairman Kenyon.
! 'I don't care to state"
'Then you refuse to answer"
Mrs. Parks repeated her answer,
adding:
IT think this is persecution, directed
towards my own personal business,
when there is no connection between
the paper and the national committee
or the campaign financing
There have been innumerable i'm
plications against it. Republicans have
come to me and said in a threatening
way that we would be put out of busi-
ness unless we gave it up
WHO are these Republicans" the
chairman asked
Mr.. Richard Waldo. for one" Mrs.
Parks replied. He said he repre-
sented himself and some other inter-
ests. He said we could never get any
dQNeIllSlHS lTOIIl Tie Ol5 4OuA dONSA :
tising agencies"
He wanted you to come out against
the bonus plan?" asked Senator Reed,
Democrat of Missouri.
UnfricndIy to Democrats.
He did," Mrs. Parks replied. "Our
position always has been to print the
opinion on these subjects of the boys
themselves, as the letters come to us
from them"
In replying to Senator Reed. Mrs.
Parks said, mot a dollar came from
any Democratic committee. campaign
organization or party fund"
''All Of it came thru personal, COM
mercial transactions" she declared.
There is no possible control of the
paper, no suggestion from anybody
and my chief object has been to pro-
tect my own money"
THE treasurer of the Democratic
national committee, understand. has
declared he considered the Stars and
Stripes unfriendly to the party" Mrs.
Parks said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
PROUD OF Topeka
Infant Mortality Here Is Low,
Investigator Says.
Harriet Lutte, of Baltimore,
Speaks at C. of C. Today.

with Topeka the third lowest city
in the United Statesl as far as infant
mortality goes, and the state of Kan
sas making one of the most thoro
surveys have seen any place, I shall
go back to Baltimore and report to
the head Of the association, that Kan
sas. and especially Topeka, is doing
wonderful work" said Miss Harriet
Leete, chief field director OF the Amer
lean Child Hygiene association, today
noon, in a short talk before the meet
ing Of the child survey association at
the Chamber of Commerce.
The work of the actual surveying of
child conditions in Topeka begins Oc-
tober 4 and continues until October 3,
but the work of preparing for the
actual canvass has been going on for
several weeks.
Every civic organization in Topeka
is interested in the movement and
representatives of these organizations
are taking an active part in the meet
ings and plans of the survey.
Topeka Clubs Working.
Mrs. Frank Chase, who is in charge
of the proceedings during the sickness
Of her co-worker, Mrs. Festus Foster,
and had charge of the meetingk today,
reported that the Topeka Press club,
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary clubs,
and other civic associations, and clubs,
were doing a wonderful work in help
ing the child workers put over their
program.
with the Press club ready and will
ing to give US publicity, the Rotary
club and Chamber of Commerce be-
hind us in every move we make,
can't see how we can do other but
make the thing a success" said Mrs.
Chase.
The following people were present
at the meeting:
DR.. Earle Brown of the city health
department, DR.. Florence Brown
Sherbon, Mrs. Jack S. Waters. repre-
sentative of the Chamber of Com
merce, Mr.. D. r. Shirk and DIR. Karl
Menninger. Mrs. Laura Bailey, of the
Public Health Nursing association,
Mrs. z. Hogueland. Miss Bessie
Boughton. representing the d. A. r.,
w. L. Huggins, jr., representing the
Topeka Press club, Mrs. Raymond
Wolfe, from the Social Service club,
Miss Eva Corning. probation officer.
Judge Ralph Cav. president of the
Children's Code commission, and Mrs.
Emma Gaines, colored, who repre-
sented the colored people of Topeka.
Representatives from the W. c. T. u,
Parent-Teachers' association, and
other civic clubs were also present.
Also several guests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
PAY ROLL TAKEN
Six Highwaymen Hold Up Pitts.
burg Mine Cashier.
Armed Men Have Part of Gang
Surrounded.

Pittsburg, Kan. Sept. 25.-Six men
held up w. c. Ferg. cashier of the
Katy Coal company. at the office of
the company at South Radley, north
west of Pittsburg, this morning and
took the pay roll for mine number two
of the company. after knocking Ferg
down. They left the car in which they
had ridden to the office and rode away
in the car of Ferg.
At 1880 o'clock it was reported to
Pittsburg that some of the bandits
were surrounded in a corn field five
miles north and three miles east of
Pittsburg, about ten miles from the
place of the robbery. The rohbeEA
abandoned the car and took to -4e
field. Squads of armed men have
been rushed to the scene and more
are being sent.
The pay roll amounted to about
$1,000, mostly in currency. The
robbery occurred about $3.50 o'clock
Members of the sheriffs force at
Girard and of the Pittsburg police
force were Immediately sent to the
scene and notification sent to all towns
Posses of armed men are securing the
country in motors.
Ferg. it later developed, had been
seriously injured by the bandits. de-
scribed as Italians. He was struck on
the head with heavy instrument.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
TRIED TO MURDER
British Major General Fired
Upon by Sim Fein.
His Chauffeur Only One Hit by
Flying Bullets.

Dublin, Sept. 25.-An attempt on
the life of Major General Strickland
was made in Cork last night, accord
ing to advices received by the military
authorities here today
While Strickland was motoring thru
the crowded streets, Sim Fein assas-
sins opened fire on him, wounding his
chauffeur slightly Strickland him
self was unharmed The Sim Fem
ers escaped.
The coroner's inquest into the death
OF County Councillor Lynch, killed in
a hotel here. has been halted by the
government. on the ground lynch was
slain after he attempted to fire upon
the military police.
Ban on Slnn Fein Inquests.
Inquests into the deaths of those
killed during the police reprisals at
Balbriggan and other towns also were
forbidden on the ground that they
were being conducted by Sim Feiners
who have no legal standing. Postof-
flee authorities today announced that
the raiders who robbed the mails
there last night, escaped with 5000
pounds.
Reports reached here today of
further police reprisals at the villages
of Doonbeg. Bealaha AMI Cree. Police
49, HSiAu " nave set IRE 10 many
many houses.
Say MacSwiney Near Death,
London, Sept. 25.-Au information
in regard to the condition of Terence
MacSwiney, hunger striking lord
mayor of Cork, was withheld at Brix-
ton prison today.
AS a result, rumors spread that
MacSwiney was near death This was
the forty-fourth day of MacSwiney's 5
strike
A Sim Fein bulletin today said
Lord Mayor MacSwiney spent a bet
ter night, but is extremely weak and
can only whisper a few words to his
relatives"
The severity of the pains in the lord
mayors head also was said to be de-
creasinc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
CARS MAIN CAUSE
Only Factor Lacking in Price
Slump Is Transportation.
Production in All Lines Above
Normal in Tenth District.

Kansas City,. Mo, Sept 25.-Car
shortage continues to affect many
lines of industry in the tenth federal
reserve district, according to the
monthly bulletin issued by the Federal
Reserve bank here. Traffic condi-
tions tho still unsatisfa ctory, are re-
ported improved. however, by the bull
letin. which says:
The railroads, according to ali re-
ports, put larger efficiency into the
movement of crops without materially
adding to their equipment, and al
tho the transportation service is far
from adequate there is less complaint
Of car shortage, delayed freight and
congestion"
Continued favorable weather has
resulted in a further increase in the
volume of grain crops. and farmers
in many districts are keeping grain on
the farms. waiting for a favorable
market, or feeding corn to cattle.
Grain receipts at Kansas City, Omaha
and Wichita during August were only
about so per cent of the receipts of
August, 1919.
The car shortage and a determina-
ton on the part of the growers to hold
wheat on the farms rather than sell at
prevailing prices" says the bulletin,
ARE said to have curtaiIed receipts
Livestock is reported in excellent
condition in all parts of the district
with an over abundance of feed for
fall and winter and pastures in splen-
did condition. There is a strong
movement of stocker and feeder cattle
from the markets to the farms and
ranges, and indications are said to be
that the late fall and winter will see
a larger proportion of fat stock and
smaller or half-finished stock on the
market"
Merchants in the district, while an
ticipati ting an unusually good fall and
winter trade. are showing much eau
ton in placing orders for goods. on ac-
count of uncertainty on prices Of mer-
chandise.
Building operations continue far
below normal. and while up to the end
of August. 1920, 152 more building
permits had been issued than for the
corresponding period last year. the
estimated cost of new construction
showed a decrease of $2.S41,667, or
37.7 per cent.
Coal conditions are reported decid-
edly better than at this time last year.
With labo- difficulties settled and the
miners hack at work at increased
wages prospects for a good supply of
coal for the winter are described as
excellent. and 1t is said that only a
shortage of cars can cause a coal
shortage anywhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
Hit Jau So Hard
His Ankle Broken
New York Actor Makes Complaint
Against Chief of New York Giants.

New York. Sept. 25.-Baseban and
theater fans are trying to figure out
whether John J. McGraw has or has
not led another lamb to the slaughter.
McGraw says he hasn't; Wilton
Lackaye, the actor. and the Lamb in
question. says he has.
According to Lackaye, he was hit so
hard in the jaw by McGraw last Sat
urday night his ankle was broken.
He says he was cut of town when the
manager of the Giants was expelled
from the Lambs club following the
party which wound up with John
c. Slavin, another actor. receiving a
fractured skull in front of McGraw's s
home. Last Saturday he called on
McGraw to show his friendship, he
said, and without provocation, Nc
Graw hit him
McGraws version, made in state
ment signed before Justice T. x. Nc
Quade, who was present, was that
Lackaye came to his house and used
profane language before Mrs. Nc
Graw; that the actor was escorted
outside by two Of his servants and was
injured in the scuffle, In which Nc
Graw had no part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25
SUNDAY OPENS
FIRST REUNION
HEROES 18th
Special Trains Tomorrow to To-
peka for Big Meeting.
Ten Thousand Former Soldiers
Expected IN Capital City.
THREE DAYS OF A BIG TIME
Complete Program for Camp
fires Announced Today.
Leaders and Widely Known
Speakers Are Coming.
FALL IN. YOU GOBS!

''All right. all you deep-sea dogs
FALL in on the quarter deck. Pipe
the call. bos'un."
Here's your chance, ex-navy men,
to get in on the big celebration that
the Thirty-fifth division reunion is
going to give. Paul Mcfarland, ad-
jutant of Capital post No. l, has
asked all the eX-gobs in Topeka to
get together and take an active part
in all the celebrations of the re-
union.
They took US over and they
brought US back" said Mcfarland,
and we want every son-of-a-sea-
cook in Topeka to get out on Tues
day at 8 o'clock in the evening and
take part in the parade. They can
either get in cars or on foot, just
so they raise a rumpus."
It is barely possible that the gobs
viii both head and end the parade,
carrying banners saying, we took
EN- over and at the end of the
parade a detachment of gobs, I'VE
brought 'em back"
1T isn't necessary to wear a uni
form" said Mcfarland. Il know
how the boys hate to get out the
old outfit. but everybody in Topeka
will be able to recognize the gobs
in the parade, I know, I've seen a
lot of EN-"
The State Journal will print
future announcements concerning
the arrangements and all Topeka
gobs who want in on the round of
fun are asked TO call W. L. Hug
gins, Jr., and give him your name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-25

Washington, Sept 25.-B. NJ. Ba-
ruch. OF New York, and Secretary
Meredith, of the department of agricul-
ture, and assessed" as Democrats to
finance publication of the soldier paper
Stars and Stripes, Richard H. Waldo,
of New York. stated today before the
senate investigating committee waldo
said he had been told that Baruch had
furnished $1,000 and Meredith $4,000.
Washington, Sept. 25.-The senate
campaign investigating committee
turned its attention today to the financ-
ing of the Stars and Stripes, soldier
publication. The committee planned
to conclude its present session today
and it has not yet decided when 1t
will go into this subject. Chairman
Kenyon indicated the committee would
meet next on October Is, at St Louis.
Mrs. E. NJ. Parks, assistant and sec
retary to z. d. Jameson. director of
finance for the Democratic national
committee, told of negotiations opened
with the national committee by Joseph
L. Heffernan, secretary and treasurer
of the Stars and Stripes Publishing
company. and said that she had under
taken to underwrite $4S, 600 for the
publication. OF this sum. she said,
she furnished $4,000, and she OBJ
tanned the remainder from friends.
May I state" the witness said,
that the Democratic national com
mittee, nor any member of it. as such,
has ever contributed a dollar to the
paper or loaned me a cent.
Il had an intense desire, like most
other men and women, to do some
thing for ex-soldiers. I tried to help"
Won't Tell Names.
Asked who were the friends who
loaned her money. Mrs. Parks said:
At don't care to say. That is my
personal business.
Chairman Kenyon said the source of
the funds were important, but Mrs.
Parks refused to change her state
ment.
Il did not buy any stock" the wit
ness testified. 1T was given to me for
my services in financing the paper"
Questions by Senator Edge of New
Jersey, Republican, developed that 81
per cent OF the stock had been given
Mrs. Parks.
There was a reason for this" she