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Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
125 Charged With Conspiracy
In Violation of Lever Fuel
Control Act to Enhance
Price of NeCeSSarieS.
PRESIDENT FAILS TO
SETTLE WAGE TROUBLE
Commission Appointed to Fix
New Scale Recommends 20
Per Cent Increase to Miners
Which Proves Unsatisfactory.

indianapolis, March ll.-An in
dictment charging conspiracy in
violation of the Lever fuel control act
and the federal criminal code, nam
ing 125 coal operators and miners
as defendants, was returned in fed
eral district court here today by
a special grand jury which has been
investigating the coal industry since
December II, 1919. More than half
of the. defendants are operators, it
is said.
Bond was fixed by Federal Judge
A. B. Anderson, at $4,000 in some
of the cases, and at $1,000 in others.
The defendants will be arraigned
May 4. Names of those indicted
will not be made public until they
are arrested.
Charge 10 Overt Acts.
Ten overt acts are charged against
the coal men in the indictments,
which contains Is counts. 1t is under
stood that many of the violations
charged have no connection with
the strike of bituminous miners, but
occurred prior to the signing of the
armistice.
The indictment was brought under
sections four and nine of the Lever
act and section 81 of the criminal
code, and charges in general, that
miners and operators conspired to
enhance the price of necessaries by
restricting distribution, limiting
manufacture and by other means,
and BY conspiring to commit of
lenses as defined in the criminal
code against the United States. The
penalty on conviction is fine not
exceeding $4,000, imprisonment for
not more than two years, or both
fine and Imprisonment.
While no names were made pub
lie, it was learned that practically
all those facing charges are active
in the central competitive field which
embraces Indiana, Illinois. Ohio and
Pennsylvania. The grand jury was
Continued on Page Two. Column six)
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Find Nemaha County
Family in a Pidful
Condition Due to Flu

Auburn, Neb., March 12.-(Spe
clal.)-A hospital downstairs and
morgue upstairs, was the way the
nelghbors described the home oi
August Oestmann, a farmer living
In the southwestern part of Nemahs
county, after a visit there to SCI
It there was anything wrong with
the family.
Noticing that none OF the Oest.
mann children had been at school
and that none of the members had
been seen out of doors for sew
eral days, the neighbors investigated
and found that every member OF the
family was sick with influenza and
that two children, Herbert, 9 wears
of age, and Lawrence, 3l-2, were
dead with cerebro-spinal-meningi
resulting from the disease.
There are 10 members of the
family and eight of them Law sick
IN beds on the two ground-floor
front rooms of the home, while the
two dead children had been laid out
on the floor of the upstairs room
by members of the weakened family.
Nurses were procured from Au-
burn and Brock for the care of the
striken family, the members of which
were too sick too attend the funerals
OF the two children,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
British Trade Union
Congress Vetoes Strike
To Nationalize Mines

London. March 1.-THE special
trade union congress in session here
has voted overwhelmingly against
the strike policy and in favor of con.
tinued efforts, by constitutional
means, to effect the naturalization
of mines.
The defeat of the direct action
proposal will be regarded as having
three important effects: First, it pre-
cludes the possibility of a general
strike which has been standing as
threat since the Glasgow congress
last September pledged itself to
compel the government to national
ize the mines;" second. it shows the
British labor movement is ready to
entrust its hopes for achieving its
aims to the outcome of general
election and third, it marks the
breaking point in the influence OF
the extremist elements among the
labor leaders who last September
seemed tending toward ascendancy
In the movement of the council.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Mothers of Victims Are So
Badly Injured That LittIs
Hope Is Held Out for Their
Ultimate Recovery.
MAN HURLED OVER CREEK
SEES BROTHER DROWN
Reports of Heavy Damage
And Further Injured Pour
Into Springfield From Many
Points Throughout State.
(By The Associated Press.)

Springfield, Mo-, March IL
Eleven persons are known to be
dead, two missing and eight in
jured as the result of a tornado
which swept through the valley Of
Turkey creek near Branson and Hol-
lister, in Taney county Thursday.
Seven of the dead are minor children
of Ran and William Box, brothers
living at Melva, small town five
miles south of Branson.
William Box lost four children
killed and his brother three and in
addition the wives of both men re-
ceived injuries from which it is be-
lived they cannot recover.
Mrs. Alva Howard and child, liv-
ing at Melva, were instantly killed
and William Jackson, living five
miles southeast of Branson, is dead.
Two sisters of Jackson were miss
ing, but were found later, one seri-
ously injured. John Gross and his
wife. living on farm near Oasis,
north of Branson, were blown away
with their home and no trace has
been found of either the house or its
occupants.
Sees Brother Drownd.
Ridgeway Manky was carried
900 feet from his home at Melva,
and when he regained consciousness
on the opposite bank of Turkey
creek, he saw his young brother,
William, struggling in the water. He
was too weak to give aid. Later the
body of the brother was recovered
down stream.
The bodies of the Box children.
according to reports received here,
were taken from Turkey creek,
which had been swollen to large
proportions by incessant rains last
night and early Thursday.
Because of the rains roads were
impossible, and there was no school
in most localities Thursday. Conse-
quently, many children, who were
Continued on Page Two. Column Four)
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Recommend That America
Accept Armenian Mandate

Washington, March 11.-Recom-
mendation that the United States ac-
cept mandate over Armenia are
understood to be contained in the
report of the American mission un-
der Major General Harbord, which
recently made tour of inspection
IN that country to obtain hrst-hand
facts as to Turkish rule.
The report never has been pub
lished, although the senate twice has
requested President Wilson to trans
init copy of it.
1t was said that some senators
had knowledge of the recommenda-,
ton of an Armenian mandate and
that they had attributed the presi-
dents silence to the presence of this
recommendation in the report.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Open Investigation Into
Graft Charges in New York

New York, March ia shower
of subpoenas descended Thursday on
the fourth police inspection district
which embraces the latest addition to
New York's "tenderloin," when the
grand jury began its John Doe in
vestigation of charges that certain
policemen are exacting wholesale
graft from women and resort keep
ers. .......
This investigation is an outgrowth
of the indictment of Police Detective
John ]. Gunson. who is alleged to
have extorted money from women
in return for protection"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Predicts Movement
On Foot for u. S. to
Invade Mexico Soon

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Chicago. March ll.-"There is a
great movement on foot. recognized
at Paris, whereby the United States
is to invade Mexico, clean it up and,
If necessary, absorb it. ! believe the
campaign is to start as soon as the
new president is elected"
This was the prediction made by
Prof. Frederick Starr, famous arv
thropologist, known all over the
the world and an accepted authority
on Mexico and its affairs. Address
ing students of the University of
Chicago, he said. in part:
"a war with Mexico was planned
and fixed up at the peace conference
in Paris. OF this l am positive
There are only three bandit groups
left now, and only one of these is do
ing any great harm, that of the Pc
troleum interests"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Error in Ticker Service
Causes Suit for S2,218

New York, March ll.-A suit to
recover $2,2l8 alleged to have been
lost because of an error by the Dow,
Jones & Co. news ticker service in
reporting the decision OF the United
States supreme court in the Ma
comber case, in which the court held
that stock dividends are not taxable
as income. was fled here against
Joseph eastman, as treasurer OF the
company, by CASTOR Jaillet Martin
c. Ansorge, attorney for Jaillet, de-
clared the case is test suit filed in
the interests of other clients, some
of whom were ruined
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Asks $1,000 Damages as
Result of MOSQUITO Bite

New York, Marcn 1.-THE tale of
ship being beset by a swarm of
mosquitoes during a voyage along the
south Atlantic coast was unfolded in
the Brooklyn supreme court in suit
for $4,000 damages brought by Hen
drious De Raay, a sailor. De Raay
alleges that after he had been Sc
verely bitten the officers of the
steamship Gull Coast, belonging to
the Gulf Refining company, refused
to give him ointment.
The company has asked for bill
of particulars, denying that the Of
fcers refused the ointment.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
n KILL ED IN MISSOURI TORNADO
President Told
To "Ring OFF, BY
Hospital FIunkey


Washington, March ll.-Presi-
dent Wilson, solicitous for the
health of Col. c. S. Ridley, super
intendent of public buildings and
grounds, recently called Walter
Reed hospital, where Col. Ridley
is i'll, on the telephone.
II would like to inquire about
the condition of Col. Ridley" said
the president to an orderly who
answered the telephone.
Who is inquiring?' asked the
orderly.
"Mr. Wilson," was the response.
What Mr.. Wilson, asked the
orderly.
The president was the reply.
Ring off, you d-n fool and quit
yer kiddin' me. I'm busy" snapped
the orderly, slamming down the
receiver.
Needless to say subsequent
chain of telephone calls between
the White House and the hospital
authorities put the president in
communication with Col. Ridley.
What happened to the orderly is
still shadowed in mystery.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Charges Investigation
OF Grain Speculation
Is Thrust at Hoover

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased yyir.
Chicago, March 1.-THE senate
today after warm debate adopted
the Reed resolution directing the
senate manufacturers committee to
investigate the Spokane grand jury's
charges of speculation and manipu
lation of wheat against officers of
the United States Grain corpora
ton.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona
precipitated a heated argument by
charging that the proposed investi-
CATION was aimed at Herbert
Hoover. Senator Reed vigorously
denied this assertion.
Senator Hitchcock, the demo-
cratic leader, remarked that the
manufacturers committee had bet
ter finish its investigation of the
news print shortage before start
ing any new INQUIRIES.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
1,O46 Prosecutions Made
In Drive on PrOfiteerS

Washing March 1l.-Efforts
Of the government to check
prohteering have resulted in 1,046
prosecutions under the Lever food
control act, Attorney General Pal
mer announced.
Convictions have been obtained
and sentences imposed in a total of
l07 cases, Mr.. Palmer said. In 754
additional cases indictments have
been returned and the accused are
awaiting trial.
In addition to the drive on
prohteers, Mr.. Palmer reported that
large quantities of foodstuffs had
been forced on the market by
operation of the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
AMERICA
FOR TROUBLES IN
TURKISH PROBLEM
British Foreign Secretary Says
Delay in Framing Treaty
Due to United States.

London, March 1l.-Blame for the
troubles that are being experienced
in settling the Turkish problem was
laid at the door of the United States
by Earl Curzon, the foreign secre-
tary, in explaining the peace con-
ference's negotiations to the house
of lords.
THE difficulty in framing the
treaty is largely due to delay, and
America is responsible for the de-
lay" Lord Curzon said.
The foreign secretary added that
the peace conference hoped that
when the new states were set up in
Asia Minor, however, the United
States would help materially IN as
sisting the new Armenia"
Washington, March 1l.-Surprlse
was expressed at the State depart
ment at the statement of Earl Cur
zon placing on the United States
blame for the delay in settling the
Turkish question.
been received at the State depart
ment. 1t was learned. however, that
a settlement outlining Americas
position had been prepared and
would be given to the allied govern
ments as soon as the department had
been informed officially of the terms
of the settlements.
"The State department has never
been informed of the decisions of
the supreme council at London and
its opinion has not been asked" said
OH official.
Members of the American peace
delegation at Paris were asked con-
cerning the Turkish settlement last
year, but refused to discuss the mat
ter at that time.
France has sent copy of the
Turkish settlement to Ambassador
Jusserand for presentation to the
American government, but it is
understood that this has not yet
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

possible inequalities between prices
here and those charged in other
cities.
with the formation of this COM
mittee everything will be in readi-
ness for launching the drive under
favorable circum Mrs. Ryan
said. when the campaign is once
under way, we will rely upon CO.
operation of consumers to furnish
the momentum to gain successfully
the objective of lower prices"
Retailers to Cooperate.
The campaign will include inves-
tigation of complaints against al
legged profteers and educational pro-
paganda for economy in buying.
A committee from Omaha Asso-
ciated Retailers, at a conference
with Mrs. Ryan late yesterday, Of
fered cooperation in bringing down
prices to the greatest extent possible
without sacrificing reasonable prof
its. Reputable merchants are bitter
enemies of profiteering practices, w.
5: Stryker, association president, de-
c1ared.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Department of Justice to
Proceed Against Trusts

Washington. March 1.-THE De-
partment of Justice will proceed
against all corporations alleged to
be trusts, regardless of the recent
decision by the supreme court in the
steel corporation case.
In announcing the departments
policy Attorney General Palmer said
"the steel case does not indicate
whst.ne high court will do in other
similar trials.r
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Break Through Roofs Of
Churches During Massacre
In Marash and Torture to
Death 5000 Armenians.
5000 MORE SUCCUMB
DURING BOMBARDMENT
1000 Die of Starvation, Cold
And Exposure-Terrible Cas-
uaItieS Inflicted by 0ttomanS
With Artillery Fire.
By LARRY RUE.
New York Times Chicago Tribune, Gable,
CODyriyht 1920,


Aleppo, March ll.-(Via Lon
don. 1.-The French in evacuating
Marash, which was entirely de-
stroyed, left in their wake thousands
of men, women and children. Many
were lying iii the streets without
focd, medical care or protection
from the severe cold. Casualties
among Armenians alone include TO-
900 dead.
Twenty American relief workers
are reported safe, while $500 refu-
gees were saved by crowding into a
hospital flying the American flag.
The refugees tell story Of al
most unparalleled misery. The
Turks during the fight from Janu-
ary 2l to February 6 broke through
the roofs of seven churches where
Armenians were crowded, poured
burning oil on the congregations
and set the buildings afre. Three
thousand perished thus.
5000 Die in Bombardment.
Six thousand more Armenians
were killed by bombardment while
of the 5000 accompanying the
French evacuating Marash on Feb
ruary II, 1000 died by the wayside
from cold, exposure, lack of food,
wounds and other causes.
The fight began following a
French order to the police chief,
mayor, treasurer and other govern
ment officials. The French then ar
rseted IS Turks, including the Of
ficials mentioned. Seven later were
released and the others were held.
Four thousand nationalists, half US
ing army rifles and the others shot
guns, etc, attacked the French gar
rison of 1000.
Artillery Levels City.
The Turks had six cannon and 80
machine guns. The artillery fighting
1eveled the city, inhicting terrific
casualties.
Most of the Moslem women and
children fled from the city as soon
as the fighting began. They suffered
less than the Armenians. French
reinforcements arrived from Silesia
on February 8 and surrounded the
village when the fighting was over,
the Turks retreating. Cold weather
increased the suffering.
The French, upon withdrawing
from Marash, destroyed the garri-
son ammunition. The Armenians
complain that the French refused to
leave them arms for self-defense and
protection. Although the bandits
still block the road to Aintab, Amer
leans have sent word from there
through Turk spies that the situation
is better. The Armenians are open
ing their shops and the Moslems are
friendly.
1t is believed the Turks intend to
starve out the French garrison. A
French supply train, driven back on
February 5, has not yet reached
Aintab.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
National Committeeman Ar
thur Mullen Sounds Keynote
Of Plans for Battle at Din
ner at Hotel F0nteneIIe.
WOMEN'S BRANCH HEAD
TELLSOF DEMO OFFERING
Former Governor Neville Re-
fers to Bryan as "Versati|o
BoIter" in Talk on "Ne-
braska Politics."

The keynote of the dinner held
last night in the Hotel Fontenelle in
honor of Senator Hitchcock was
sounded by Arthur F. Mullen, ma
tional committeeman, when he said:
"We are the real fighting demo-
Gratis of Nebraska"
Ashton c. Shallenberger, former
congressman, who served as toast
master, also referred to fighting
democrats who are not afraid to die
for their principles, and it was evil
dent from some of the sentiments
expressed by other speakers that
the Hitchcock democrats are ready
to fight with the Bryan democrats at
the drop of the hat
400 Attend Dinner.
The function was attended by 400
representative democratic men and
women of Omaha and the state and
it was a success, from democratic
standpoint, lasting until few min
utes after the midnight hour, when
J. Hamilton Lewis closed his perora-
ton. The meeting reflected the
struggle that is being Waged be-
tween the Hitchcock and Bryan fac
tons of the party.
The Hitchcock-for- President club,
under the leadership Of ]. H. Mithen,
sponsored the event and arranged a
program of speaking talent of ma
tion-wide and statewide promi-
nence. At the speakers table were:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Shallenberger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Neville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Welch, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Dahlman, Paul Skinner and J. H.
Mithen. 49,
Applause mingled with Kisses was
heard when the toastmaster read
that section of Senator Hitchcock's
letter expressing approval of a re-,
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Fire in ElBordo Mine
Near Mexico City Has
Trapped 1856 Workers

Mexico City, March l.-One
hundred and thirty-six miners have
not been accounted for in the Ell
Bordo mine at Pachuca, a mining
city. near Mexico City in the state
of Hidalgo, where fire broke out
this morning, according to tele-
phone advices from Pachuca.
Two hundred and four of the $40
men working in the shaft where
the flames are raging have been ac-
counted :or. 1t is not known
whether the remainder escaped
through adjoining shafts or perished
as the heat from the flames is max
ing rescue work impossible.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

Mobilization of Omaha consum-
ers for a 80 days intensive drive
against the high cost of living will
be accomplished through aid of a
vigilance committee" of 20 men and
women, according to announcement
made last night by Mrs. c. G. Ryan,
federal fair price commissioner for
Nebraska, here to wage war on ex-
orbitant prices
The vigilance committee" COM
posed of representatives of civic or
CARNATIONS, will act as her "staff"
in the campaign, for which detailed
plans are now being worked out, she
said. Formation of the committee
will be completed at a meeting at
10 today at Mrs. Ryan's headquar-
tiers in the federal building.
Ready for Drive.
The 20 Omahans will act under
Mrs. Ryan's direction as federal
fair price board for Omaha. They
will aid not only in organization
work, but also in gathering evidence
regarding exorbitant wholesale and
retail charges and in, considering
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
More Glass Bottle Olives
Render Two Women Ill

Denver, Colo. March ll.-Poison-
ed olives were discovered in this city
Thursday, after Mrs. H. E. Benke
was made seriously i'll, and warn
ing has been issued by w. F. Can
non, state food and drug commits
sioner.
The bottle which Mrs. Blake used
has been sent to the state chemist
at Boulder, for analysis. The conf
missioner said that they were green,
stuffed olives of we'll known brand,
and put on the market by reliable
house. They were purchased at one
of the largest stores in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

New York, March 1.-THE spe-
cial committee of the Association
of Railway executives which has
been meeting with the labor rep
resentatives on pending wage de-
mands has been increased from
eight to 10 members at meeting OF
the association here Thursday.
The eight new members chosen
today include w. M. Jeffers, Union
Pacific.
E. T. Whittier, of the Pennsylvania
railroad was made chairman of the
committee.
Nominations to be made by
President Wilson for representa-
tives of the railroad companies on
the permanent labor board, on
which labor and the public are
equally represented. have not yet
been agreed upon, it was stated.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Berger Gets Continuance
Of Case in Court of Appeals

Chicago, March l1.-Victor Ber-
ger and four other socialist leaders,
sentenced on January % of last year
to serve 2l-year sentences for draft
obstruction. obtained another con-
tinuance when the case came up in
the United States court of appeals,
By agreement of attorneys, the case
was continued indefinitely.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Mother Gets 20 Years for
BEATING Her Son to Death

Rhinelander, Wis, March IL
Mrs. Stanley Blomski was sentenced
to serve 20 years in prison for the
murder by beating of her 6-year-old
son.
Her husband, tried on the same
charg e, was acquitted. Alienists
called to examine the woman held
that she was of low mentality, but
was sane when she killed the boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Separate Ballot Boxes
Ordered for Women Voters

Lincoln, Neb., March 1l.-Sepa-
rate ballots and ballot boxes must be
provided for male and female voters
in the April 20 primary election, ac-
cording to decision made by Sec
retary OF State Amsberry.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Ransack Kings Villa.

Copenhagen. March ll.-Burglars,
have ransacked the villa OF King
Christian situated on the Skaw.
Silverware and antiques valued at
several kronen were stolen. The
Skaw is the northern extremity
of Jutland
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

W h | ch ranks
highest in popu-
lar esteem Is
DIR. Evans COL
umn, "HOw to
Keep Well"
DIR. Evans Is q
former health
commissioner Of
the city Of Chi
cago, q foremost
writer on medi-
cal topics Of gen.
eral public In
terest. His ar
ticles are inter-
esting, easily un-
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Bella Kun Interned.

Vienna, March 1D.--Bela Kun. the
former Hungarian communist dicta-
tor, has been removed from Steinhof
asylum and interned with his asso-
ciates.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

derstood and authoritative. In times
when health Is more than ever thing
Of interest to the average man, they
are doubly valuable.
DIR. Evans health talks are to ap-
pear in The Bee daily. beginning
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska: Fair Friday and Sat
urday; warmer Saturday and in
north and west Friday.
Iowa: Fair Friday and Saturday,
except unsettled in east portion Fri
day; colder in east and south;
warmer Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
H0W to Keep Well

On every vote taken among subscrib-
ers of The Chicago Tribune, the feature