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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
TheLighterSi
In the Days Ne10S

KANSAS CITY-ElIa Hardin
wants $4,000 for alleged injuries
sustained in ahghting from a
safety street car.
SAN FRANCISCO - George
Servais. street car conductor,
casually told a passenger the
weather wasn't like dear old Ar
kansas. He learned the passen-
ger was his brother, last seen
81 years ago.
DENNER-AntOne FranciScOvitch
displayed n 81 900 roll in a railway
ticket office. Enroute to the station
someone ripped open his wallet
pocket But Antoine carries his in his
sock.
SAN ANTONIO A young
woman asked 10 use a tire COM
panys phone. She took her time
with the call and $500 Of the
cOmpany's money.
ST. LOUIS-Clifford J. jackson
was sorry burglars got his hot wa
ter bottle. II was the family jewel
repository and contained $500 worth
OF valuables.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
WILSON WILL AID
CAMPAIGN OF COX
President to Issue Statement
After Notification
Ceremonies.
By United Press

DAYTON, o., July 29.-Pres't
Wilson. shortly after the notifica-
ton OF Gov Cox, on August Z, will
issue a statement announcing the
nominee as the new party leader, II
was reported in the Cox camp today.
Indications this move would be
discussed today by George White,
new chairman Of the democratic ma
tional committee, with prominent
democrats in Washington. White
was prepared TO give the nominee
exact views.
From reliable sources 1t was
learned White and other close ad-
visers Of Cox are anxious for the
president 10 hand over publicly the
party reins.
Meets G.. o. p. Propaganda.
Back of the move was the appar-
ent belief republican leaders have
initiated a propaganda campaign.
the main theme being that the pres
ident. as a result Of the white house
conference with Cox intends dOmin-
ating the democratic campaign.
The recent meeting Of the demo
cratic committee in Columbus ex-
pressed some dissatisfaction with
the white house conference. il was
known.
Interest In speech.
Unusual interest in Cox's speech
Of acceptance was shown by hun
dreds of kilograms and letters Civ
ing suggestions which he has re-
ceived.
Although virtually all the speech
VIII be completed by Saturday and
mailed TO papers all over the coun-
Tortaut sections will not be revealed
until the morning Of notification
day. He declined 10 indicate the
subject of the delayed section.
In response TO a second telegram
from Farley 4. Christensen, head OF
the F'armer-Labor party, asking that
he join in a movement 20 secure the
rel ease from prison OF Eugene V
DebS. socialist candidate for presi-
dent. Cox said he would reply after
his notification speech II is gen
orally believed the governor will de-
cline the request.
Expect Large Crowd.
IN anticipation OF a large crowd
at the notification. the committee
on arrangements have provided a
voice amplifier.
Word was received today that n
addition 10 delegations from Ohio
cities. democratic enthusiasts are
coming in large numbers from Chi
Cago. southern Illinois Indiana,
Lexington and Louisville. Ky. and
Missouri
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
FILES $4,000 SUIT
AGAINST RAILWAY CO.

NILES, Mich. July 2e.-Charles
krauss OF Cass county, Mich. has
filed suit in the BerrIen county cir
cult court against the Southern
Michigan Railway company for
$4,000 on account Of damages to
his Overland car when an interur-
ban car struck the automobile at
the River Bluff crossing in Niles
two years ago. The car was wreck
ed TO such an extent that il was
never removed from the spot where
it was thrown by the impact. krauss
and his wife occupied the car al the
time of the accident and Mrs. Krauss
was instantly killed. AS admins
traitor OF his wife's estate Krauss
sued the railway company for S10.-
600 and at the conclusion of the
trial the presiding Judge directed
the Jury to return a verdict of no
cause for action. This case will be
appealed to the supreme court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
AMERICANS WIN
ANTWERP SHOOT
Scores Come IN Slow, But
Yankees Are Sure of
One Victory.
BIZ Associated Press

BEVERLOO. Belgium. July 90
America won ~ least one ~ 10
seven events In the Olympic arr -
rifle matches Thursday and aprar-
emily has been placed in several 4
the others. The results are uncsr-
tain because OF the large number z
entrants and the delay with which
the scores come in
Out OF fourteen teams the Amer
.can SHARP shooters were first IN tie
team match at 500 metres. Iyirs
down, with a score Of 2S9 out OF
possible 500. France was second
with 2sS and Switzerland third v-ic4
PSI. Norway and Finland tied
90.
IN the team shoot at 500 metre
standing Denmark was first with
265: sweden second 255 and Amer
lea third 252-
Italy finished fourth IN this event
with e5l and France fifth with 90.
Neither Canada. which Is entered
only FOR the pistol shooting, nor
Brazil. competed IN Thursdays
matches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. July e9.-Cur-
taiIInent OF Industrial activity due TO
lower demand. cancellation Of
orders and general readjustrnenr
were the outstanding developments
In the business Of the country dur
ing July. the federal reserve board
declared Thursday in it's monthly re-
view.
In some districts, however, pro-
duction continues upon old orders
which are still on the books. despite
the fact that new business has fall
en- off" the review declared IN the
agricultural regions. improve q crop
conditions and the Development Of u
more confident tone In business are
turn distinctly for the better.
Speculation in commodities in
many parts Of the country is report
ed TO have been greatly reduced and
in some practically eliminated. There
is a general feeling that extravagant
buying is at least less extreme and
dangerous than IL was some time
ago."
The transportation problem con-
tinued unsolved during the month.
the review reported, and while
some local Improvements were noted
there remained great freight con-
gestion, provoking an undue and
unnecessarily severe strain on
credit" The iron and steel indus
try lis now placed in a serious con-
dition," according 10 the review.
which adds that two million tons of
products are tied up in the hands
OF the producers throughout the
country by lack of transportation.
Likewise the grain movement has
been retarded by car shortage.
Commenting on the labor situa-
ton the board declares that an in
crease in the efficiency of labor was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
GIVES EXCERPT OF
WILSON SPEECH As
BASIS OF PEACE
BY Associated Press:


DUBLIN, July 20. - Permanent
peace can be arranged between Ire
land and England on the basis Of
England now explicitly accepting
the first condition OF peace laid
down by Pres't Wilson in a speech
in New York, on Sept. 27. 1917, on
the issues OF the great war" said
Arthur Griffith, founder Of the
Sim Fem. 10 the press. Thursday,
IN discussing the Freeman's Journ-
ais suggestion that Ireland Is
ready TO accept dominion home
rule.
I'm that speech, Pres't Wilson
said: The military powers OF no
nation shall be suffered to deter
mine the fortunes of peoples over
whom they have no right to rule
except the right of force. Peace on
that basis" continued Griffith, was
arranged after a prolonged conflict
between Switzerland and France by
the treaty Of Friboug in 1916. That
peace has since endured"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
Federal Reserve Board Issues
Monthly Statement of Business
in Country During Past Month

"one notable feature" OF the month
this Improvement being attributed
10 the development OF Uncmploy-
ment IN various parts or The coun-
try. Increased unemployment was
ascribed by the boards report 10
curtailed manufacturing operations,
cancellation of orders and inability
20 obtain capital for construction
work.
Coal production. the review as
serted. also is hampered by car
shortage while local troubles were
said to be causing an underCurrent
OF unrest in some districts. The coal
output in Pennsylvania, West Viz
GINA, Indiana. Ohio and Illinois. was
estimated at one half or less OF nor
nal. with the Country's total produc-
ton averaging nine million tons a
week in comparison with. current
demands showing a need for 1000
900 tons.
Prospects Of winter and spring
wheat yield considerably above
normal" were REPORTED by the Mimi
eapolis district, while the Pacific
coast reports a yield Of 10000, 600
more bushels of spring wheat than
in 1919. The St. Louis district.
however, said the wheat there was
low in quantity but high in quality.
while the Kansas City district pre-
dicted a big yield. other crops, in
Guiding corn, oats and cotton, were
reported as having improved over
past months.
Livestock conditions were said by
the board To be exceptionally good
the country over, with prices gener-
ally higher except for sheep. The
raw wool market however, contin-
ued its characteristic inactivity
which has lasted several weeks, the
dealers in the Boston district plac-
ing virtually nc orders. Such wool
as is going into the market is on i
consignment basis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
POSTAL REPLY
COUPONS LEAD TO
FEDERAL PROBE
Quick Rise of Boston Million.
aire Goes Under Gov
ernment Investigation.
By United Press:


BOSTON. July 2s-Lady Luck
played tickle hand with Charles
Ponzi one time waiter, dishwasher,
traveller. whose frenzied finance
methods here are under investiga-
ton.
The daprer young italian who
landed in the United States in 1903
with $3.50 and whose holdings in
cash now amount 10 more than s12.-
100000 said good fortune first smiled
on him when she crossed his path
way with that Of Rose Guecco.
daughter OF a wholesale fruit deal
or here Ponzi in 1913 married Miss
Guecco. From that time on. he says,
he made money.
Cause Federal Probe.
His dealings in international pos
tai reply coupons, through which ne
made millions. were under federal
probe today. Gov. Calvin Coolidge
also was expected TO order a state
inquiry.
Throngs gathered around Ponzi's
office again early today. but most of
the people were there out n cur
iosity and only a few waited TO with
draw their deposits from Ponzfs fig
nanctal institution through which ne
guaranteed so percent interest.
Wait for Money.
Those In the throngs who were
waiting to have their money return
ed became uneasy today when Ponzis
financial Office did not open. No ex-
PLANTATION in delay Of opening was
forthcoming.
Ponzi returned more than $780,
600 TO his customers yesterday and
more than 100000 the day pre-
viously.
Postal authorities said only a nor
NAL amount OF coupons have been
redeemed here recently. Ponzi said
he did not cash the COUPONS in Bos-
ton and declared his methods were
a secret which ne defied federal au-
thorities to solve.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
CAR HITS TREE AND
DRIVER CRACKS RIBS

NILES, Mich. July 29.-AleXan-
der Mcmillan of Chicago, residence
65th and Francis streets, had a
couple ribs broken and was other
wise injured when a Packard car
which he was driving collided with
a tree. His wife and children were
thrown from the car 10 the pave
ment, but none were seriously inJur-
ed. The accident was caused when
a Chevrolet car in turning a corner
struck the Packard. The latter car
was badly demolished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
GREAT LAKES COBS
OUT FOR 4 TINE nv
A BORROWED AUTO
Special to The News Times :

LAPORTE. Ind. July 29.-Four
sailors, Joseph Murray, Lewis +.
Crane, Joseph Landon and Victor
Neff, absent without leave from the
Great Lakes station, and Charles
Neff and Floyd Mitchell. dressed in
civilian clothes are in Jail here
awaiting the arrival Of officers The
six men stole the automobile Of q.
y. Kelly, OF Chicago, and started on
a Joy ride over the country They
were arrested here when they sold
tire for money TO buy gasoline.
The four sailors will be returned
to the Great Lakes station, while
Mitchell and Charles Neff will be
taken to Chicago for prosecution for
auto stealing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
INDIANA OPERATORS
DECLINE INVITATION
TO HOLD CONFERENCE

By Associated Press:
CHICAGO. July 29.-Coal oper-
ators or Indiana Thursday declined
10 participate In a joint conference
with the miners as suggested by
John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers Of Illinois
with n view TO changing or amend
ing the interstate agreement and
the commerce comm ission's award.
The executive committee or the
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators
association in announcing its action
said IL was influenced by the fact
that all contracts, state and inter
state. were but a reaffirmation and
acceptance BY the operators and
miners Of an award mandatory IN
its provisions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
CRrMSTOMN

Mr. and Mrs James Bates and
son, Harold, and Mr.. and Mrs. Y.
s. Roseberry and son. Gordon. OF
South Bend spent Sunday with Mrs.
T.. Mccoy.
Miss Mabel Price has returned
home for a months vacation with
her mother, Mrs William Price.
Miss Harriet Shone spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Shone.
Misses Harriet and Nettie Shone
and Miss Mildred Price called on
Miss Mae Haas Sunday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
United States Polo Team
viii Get Third Place
By Associated Press /:

OSTEND. July 2e.-Although the
United States POLO team defeated
Belgium by a larger score than Eng
land in the Olympic games, the
Americans Will not be given an OPP
portunity under the Olympic elimt-
nation system TO meet England and
will receive only third place in the
tourr ey. It was announced Thurs
day night. First and second places
will be determined in competition
between England and Spain in the
finals Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
BLAWES GOVERNOR
GOODRICH FOR BIG
ASSEMBLY DELAY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

NCONIlN OED KUN EAGE OlNEs.l
ment but were withholding their re-
port pending an agreement on the
remedial tax situation.
Sen. Nejdrs motion Thursday
night called for the governor to ap-
pear and state his position in regard
10 both bills now in conference.
Il have every reason 10 believe
that if IL were not for outside in
fiuences this legislature would be
ready 10 adjourn" said Sen. Nejdl.
But now one cc the conference
committees is farther apart than il
was Wednesday night. There has
been too much outside interference.
il Is time this is stopped. 1 have
all due respect for our state off,
cials. whether elected or appointed.
but we have three departments of
government. legislative. executive
and judicial. 7 don't believe one
branch ought TO interfere with an
other"
'In Bad"
Sen. Nejdl said the conference
committees had been near an agree
ment at different times. but had been
told BY certain outside parties that
I've can't stand for that for il viii
put Us In bad"
The senator said that one commit
tee now had reached the conclusion
that Il had agreed 10 disagree.
Unless am misinform ed" con
tinued Sen. Nejdl the governor has
left Indianapolis. Is this the proper
time for the governor 10 leave His
supreme duty is 10 stay here until
the end or this special session.
Sen. &. J. Muutou Of kendallville
Fwg ha ~ IN q "a
goevrnor before the senate.
II hold no brief for the governor
OF Indiana" said the senator. but 1
don't like the idea Of asking the gov
ernor to appear before us TO tell us
the right thing 20 do. II IL is true
that outside influences have been
working on this body that informa-
ton should be placed in The proper
quarters
Democrats Against IL.
Sen. Donald Z. Strobe OF KokOmo
moved 10 table Sen NejdIs motion
and the Kokomo senator's motion
prevailed, 2 10 -. The democrats
voted with the Lake county delega-
ten against tabling the motion
The house held q short night ses-
sion but adjourned until 10 o'clock
Friday morning without tranSaCtirg
any business. The senate adjourned
following the defeat OF Sen. Ne5dIs
motion and viii meet at g O'Clock.
There IS little prospect of a report
from the conference committees be
fore afternoon and unless there is a
change OF sentiment among the
conferees on the remedial tax biu
the session will probably continue
throughout the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
WOMEN STAMPEDE As
POLICE RAID CARD
CANE; EIGHT TAKEN
By Associated Press:

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July %
One woman was arrested. charged
with operating a gaming house and
seven other women charged with
visiting a gaming house when police
raided downtown apartment house
today. A deck OF cards and a small
amount of money was confscated.
Sergt. Russell of the morals squad
accom- by several women DO
lice were forced 20 break down a
door 10 gain entrance 10 the apart
merit. According 10 police they had
received Information that gambling
among women at the address Tad
been going on for some time.
4 virtual stampede was caused
by the entrance of the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
KNOWS MORE ABOUT
SHOES THAN AUTOS

J. r. CIouse Of the Walk over
shoe shop counldn't stop his motor
Thursday afternoon after he had
rarked the car in front of his shop.
Furthermore, he didn't have
much water in his radiator and
steam started to spout out OF the
cap. A crowd collected and gave him
all sort of kindly advice such as,
Hit Ii with a hammer; Throw a
monk ey-wrench into the machinery"
A mechanic, Will Harding, opened
something and IL stopped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
DEATHS
Mrs. IDA REII GILLIS

" La BcT CIIIIs. = ycars Old.
dleI dt 1er home on the Portage
road five miles north OF south Bend
Thursdav followIn- "a prolonged ILL
u.~s Death resulted lrcM heart
fail ire She is survived by a son.
Del1,rt ellis, o daughter Emma
Mitchell both Of German township.
four brothers. Sylvester ManEun.
Iowa Falls, Ia. John NGnguE,
Blooming Prairie. Mimi. vii. Mar
gru. South Ee1d. and Charles Mar
scn, Lapaz. Ind, and one sister, Mrs.
= A .fllIIs Lakcvile. Ind
Mrs ellis was born in Carroll
county. Ohio. Nov. 10, 1850, end has
lived IN SIT. Joseph county for 30
years she was married 10 John i.
GilIis, Feb. %. 1850. Funeral ar
rangenents will be announced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
KRESGE EMPLOYEES
ATTEND MOVIE SHOW

More than 800 employees of the
local store of the Kresge Co. attend
ed a lecture and motion picture ex-
hibit given Thursday night in the
auditorium Of the chamber OF com
merce BY a representative OF the
com pany who Is touring the country
in the interest OF better salesman
ship.
The motion picture. which was ac-
companied by explanations, is laid
in a Kresge store. II pictures the
business career OF Bessie Brown. a
young girl who is forced 10 seek en-
ployment By the death OF her father
Examples OF craftsmanship and bust
ness ethics are contained in the en-
actment OF the plot
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
RACE GAMBLING
BRINGS RUINS
Aston TheatOr Treasurer Ar
rested on Fund Short
age Charge.

NEW YORK. July 29.-Gambling
on the races, according to the police
caused the financial downfall of
Herman II. Light, treasurer Of the
Aston theater.
Light was arrested in connection
with an alleged shortage of $4,000
in the theater's funds.
John p. Murphy, note teller for
the Hudson Trust company. was held
On a charge OF grand larceny. Pc
lice alleged he was working with
Light.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
CHARGE PROFITEERING
AGAINST OPERATORS
BY Associated Press

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Pros-
ecution on charges of prohteering
in coal sales have been instituted
against about twenty coal mine op
orators and brokers in eastern
Tennessee, L. s. Attorney Kenner-
IL at Knoxville Thursday advised
the department OF justice. The at
torney. who acted on recent instruc-
tions from the department. report
ed that the men would be taken
before United States commission
ers as soon as they had been ar
rafgned and evidence presented 10
show that they have been selling
bituninous coal at from 81 10 $3.50
per ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
Authorities Mark Time
In Trunk Murder Mystery

DETROIT. Mich. July 29-Au-
thorities here virtually marked time
Thursday IN the iEvestigation cf the
killing u Mrs. Eugene Leroy and
the shipment OF her body TO New
York in q trunk. Efforts were being
made 70 was said 20 obtain The arr
rest and extradition # ID. J Ternan-
dez, whom the police were tod was
At Saltillo. Mexico. and whom they
believed 20 be the Fernando OF many
aliases sought in connection with the
trunk mysteru-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30

stage principally is directed to oil
produced in what are known as
mandate countries. Officials real
lied that as 10 that which is pro-
duced within the British, French or
Italian dominions, or in Rumania,
the governments OF those countries
might properly exercise control over
exports. But the case is different as
to mandate countries in the view of
the state department for under the
peace treaty IL was stipulated that
the powers assuming mandates over
terr.torities formerly governed by
the central powers but separated
from them by the treaty as a result
of the war, should show no dlscrim-
ination in the exploitation of nat
ural resources. It is on this point.
among others. the state department
is said 10 desire information.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
MRS. MARY ANN SAVDGE.

Mrs. Mary Ann Savidge, 90 years,
four months and 90 days old. for
81 years a resident of South Bend.
died Thursday morning at o'clock
at her home, 301 Lincoln way E..
following a years illness of heart
trouble. Mrs. Savidge was born in
Pittsburg. Pa. March 8, 1890. and
her marriage 10 Robert NJ. Savidge,
who died 5 years ago took place
at Edwardsburg. Mich, Jan. 9, 1851.
Mrs. Savidge is the last of the eight
children of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
William Rouzer.
The body may be viewed at the
residence from Saturday morning
at o'clock until Saturday after
noon at / o'clock. Funeral services
will be held at $3.50 o'clock and
burial viii be in the city cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
FUNERALS
MRS. SHTRI.FY LOGAN

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley
Logan will be held at the Mt. Zion
Baptist church Friday afternoon at
. o'clock. Rev. James r. Smart will
officiate and burial viii be in High
land cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
MINER WHO
DIED SHOOTING CRAPS
BY Associated Press

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July %
Part or the mystery surrounding
the killing OF a man at the Hender-
son, KY, fair grounds Tuesday night
following the holding UP OF a
crap game" in which the robbers
numbering four, secured over $500.
was cleared Thursday night when
the dead man was Identified as
Raymond Gee. rs. a coal miner at
Harrisburg. Ill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
Capture of ViIla is
Confirmed at Capital
Bv AssOciated Press.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. July 29.-Omcial
confirmation OF the surrender OF
Francisco Villa TO the federal gov
eminent OF Mexico was received al
the state department Thursday from
The American consul al Piedras Ne
gras lie was officially advised OF
the surrender by the federal COM
nander at Piedras Negras.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
William r. Williams NelU
assistant Var Secretdr,
Nv AssocIated Pcs.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. July 29.-William
r. Williams OF Richmond, va, has
been appointed assistant secretary
Of war, succeeding Benedict Crowell
who recently resigned 10 attend TO
private business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
MISS NORA ALICE KANOUsE.

Miss Nora Alice Kanouse. IS years
old. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
kan0use, 1915 Lincoln way w, this
city. died in Logansport. Ind We'd
nesday afternoon at 2;15 o'clock Of
complication of diseases. Besides her
parents she is survived by two
brothers. Lewis OF Canada, and Jesse
of South Bend. Miss Kanouse was
born in Paris. Ill, in August. 1882
The body was brought TO South
Bend Thursday afternoon and placed
in the receiving vault at Riverview
cemetery. Burial will take place at
Paris. III. later.