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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
TELLSCOMMITTEE
OF LESSONS u. S.
LEARNED IN WAR
BULLETIN

~ Associated Press:
CHICAGO, Jan. l.. Twelve
deaths were caused i'm Chicago
Saturday by influenza and 1909
new cases were reported TO the
city health commissioner Pncu-
mOnin cases numbered, 152 with
81 deaths.
Comparison Of the figures with
those OF the 1918 epidemic show
that the disease is spreading moro
rapidly than IL did a year ago,
but the death rate i smaller.
The situation Is serious but not
alarming" Health Commissioner
John Dill Robertson said Satur-
day night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
DEATH VICTOR
IN GRIM RACE
Two More Poison Olive Vic
tins Die When Medicine
Fails to Arrive.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK. Jan. 1I.-Death 7-on
q double victory IN "a grim race with
an express train and a government
mail airpiane SATURDAY. night when
two more members Of the Paul Del
bene family, poisoned from eating
olives. died IN Fordham hospital,
owing 10 the late arrival ~ tho spec
Cal serum necessary 20 save their
lives Hospital physicians. however.
nope 20 save the life OF the only sur
yIving member OF the family OF sev-
en-. a ten year old girl. with serum
received from Washington.
Another package OF serum. which
was being rushed eastward from
Chicago by mail airplane. failed. tae
machine having been disabled and
forced 90 land az Black Oak IND.
The fund was reported % have been
transferred to q mail train and Is eN-
Dected u arrive early sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
Kills Four Then
Commits Suicide

By Associated Press:
BROOKLYN, Conn, Jan IL
Victor Lipponenn aged 3S. a farmer
OF West Brooklyn, ran amuck with
an axe today, killed three persons,
wounded two others. caused the
death OF his four day-old baby and
then hanged himself
His first blow was for his wife.
who. although wounded, escaped by
rolling from the bed. \ neighbor
woman who had attended Mrs Lip
ponenn then was killed. her falling
body crushing the infant Hitching
up a bobsled. the maniac drove 20
two neiEhbors' homes. At one he
killed a man I'm the sight of his two
children and az the other fatally
wounded an 1S-year-old girl and
probably mortally wounded her
mother.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
OFFICIAL
DIES SUDDENLY
William A. Roach, Secretary
of State, is Victim OF
UremiC Poisoning.

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. IL
William A. Roach, secretary Of
state. OF Indiana died at his home
here late this afternoon OF uremic
poisoning. He was As years old and
is survived by his widow. Mr.. Roach
was III just a week before his death.
Mr.. Roach's illness is believed to
have been the result of Z slight at
tack of ptomaine poisoning suffered
while attending a meeting OF the
national republican committee in
Washington recently. At that time.
however, his condition was not re-
garded as serious and he resumed
his duties at the state house i'm
mediately after his return.
Appointed by Goodrich.
Mr.. Roach was appointed secre-
tary Of state by Gov. Goodrich on
Dec p. 1917. 70 fill the unexpired
term Of Maj. Ed Jackson Of Lafay-
cite. who resigned to enter the army
He was elected to the position in
1918 and assumed Office for his reg
ular term on Jan. 1, 1919.
Prior to his appointment as sec
rotary of state Mr. Roach resided at
Delphi, Carroll county He was for
four years chairman of the Carroll
county republican committee and in
1914 was made republican chairman
OF the ninth district, a position he
held at the time OF his appoint
ment
The body OF the late secretary Of
state will be taken 10 Delphi Mon
day for burial there Tuesday.
Pliny H. Wolfard. deputy secre-
tary OF state, this evening was ap-
pointed acting secretary of state.
pending permanent appointment to
the position. Mr.. Roach's name was
signed the last time as such TO the
documents certifying the ratification
OF the federal suffrage amendment
by the Indiana legislature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
SENATE COMMITTEE
SUMMONS WEINSTElN
~ Assnciated Pc :


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE
senate foreign relations sub-commit-
tee investigating bOlshevik prOpa-
ganda, issued a subpoena today for
Gregory Weinstein, personal secre-
tary Of Ludwig G. a. X. Martens,
self-styled am bassador from soviet
Russia and known as the chief Of
staff" Of the soviet bureau. Vein
stein recently was released on bail
from imprisonment at Ellis island.
where he was held pending a depor-
tatiOn hearing.
Santeri Nuortava, secretary Of the
soviet bureau, said Weinstein would
appear Monday with Martens and
NuOrteva, Martens being scheduled
as the first witness the sub-commit-
tee Will hear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
THREE DEAD AS RESULT
OF KOKOM0 EXPLOSION

ny -ATNf'fAHAfl lt.eN
kOkOMO. Ind, Jan. 17.-Three
are dead here as the result OF an eN-
plCsion and fire which destroyed the
farm home OF Walter Cover. south
east of this city early this morning.
The dead are: Mrs. Edith Goyer. 33,
wife of Walter Cover, and two chill
dren aged I'VE and three years. Mrs.
Goyer died late this afternoon. but
the children perished in their beds
Mr.. Goyer is IN "a serious condition
and may die Another child was
burned painfully. \ fourth child
escaped. The fire was the result Of
Mr. Goyer's attempt 20 kindle a nre
i'm "a soft coal stove.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
SIMS SAYS NAVY LACKED COOPERATE
Rum S ReLatiUe
NO10 Slated for
an Early
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Denaor
rum died hard in New York today.
but he died. and even his distant
relative. near-beer. will be no more
in this state after Jan. 81. according
20 an announcement tonight by
Deputy Excise Commissioner d.
Harry Ra,ston.
Mr.. Ralston asserted that no pro-
vision had been made for licensing
alcoholic drinks Of any kind after
this month and that unless the Iegis-
lature rushes through a new meas
ure' saloon keepers who hope to sell
near-beer and light wines will have
TO shut up shop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
Solemn Moment
for "PuSSytOOt

By Associated Press:
LONDON, Jan. 1T.-Wuliam +.
(Pussyfoot) Johnson, the American
anti-saloon league organizer. in the
course Of a speech today referred
TO the going into effect in the
United States OF the prohibition
amendment
This IS a solemn moment for
me" Mr.. Johnson declared. DE
cause from this day the flag OF my
country viii TO longer float over any
brewery or distinery Ny flag is
clear. and from beginning 70 end
our statute books Will direct war
against this traffic in human misery
and debauchery."
Mr.. Johnson said he was looking
forward 10 the success of the prohi-
bltion eampa1sn Ia England.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
France Selects President by
Great MajOrity-COun-
try Pleased.
IS ADAPTED TO HIS POSITION
Members of Parliament and
Spectators Hold Unusual
Demonstration.
by Associated Press:

by Associated Press:
VERSAILLES, Jan. Paul
Deschanel was elected president OF
the French republic today by 1874
votes OF the $50 members Of the ma
tional assembly voting. His majority
was the largest since the election
Of Louis Adolphe Theirs. the first
president after the fall Of the en-
pire. who was chosen unanimously.
The result was certain since the
caucus of yesterday at which Nj.
Deschanel was chosen the candidate
OF the senate and chamber of depu-
ties. comprising all the various par
ties. The election took on, besides,
holiday character, the atmosphere
of a patriotic manifestation.
A safe Man.
The feeling among TIE senators
and deputies was that after the re-
tiremcnt OF Premier Clemenceau
from the contest, TO whom the par
lament was disposed TO give evil
dence OF the natiOr's gratitude. il
was fitting that the new president
should come into power with a vote
that would give him the necessary
authority TO speak impressively for
France. The general sentiment is
that while NJ. DeschaneI has not
won the presidency by such out
standing services as those rendered
bv Premier CIemenceau, he Is a man
admirably adapted for the position,
which requires careful tact. and Is.
above all, a safe man.
The proceedings. as provided by
the constitution. were formal. Civ
ing little occasion for enthusiasm.
When the vote was announced, how
ever, the members OF parliament on
the floor and the visitors IN the gal
Iery joined in a great outburst OF ac-
clamation, while former Premier
BRAND. who is generally credited
with a large share in the election of
NJ. Deschanel. declared to group
OF friends. France and the republic
continues"
Family Present.
Madame Deschanel and her chill
dren witnessed the demonstration
from the gallery and returned to
Paris with the president-elect in
motor car.
on the return NJ DeschaneI was
followed by long cortege of parlia-
mentarians. The procession was
watched by thousands along the
route through the park Of St. Cloud
and the Bots du Boulogne, who
cheered each car crying Long Live
Deschanel!'' and Long Live the Re-
public!"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
Admiral Says He Was Given
Some Verbal Instructions
Before Leaving.
TOLD TO BEWARE OF BRITISH
Wider Investigation Outlined
as Result of Saturdays
Developments.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan 1-.-Inves-
LEGATION 10y senate sub-comr1ittce
Of awards OF naval war decorations
took "a new angle today when Rear
Admiral William s. Sims the only
witness heard SO far, aid before the
committee "a long letter entitled
Certain Naval Lessons OF the Great
War. written by him 20 Sec'y Dan
iels, arraigning many aspects of thu
navy departments conduct OF the
war.
Lack Of fun cooperation with the
commander OF naval forces overseas
the post filled by Admiral Sims
throughout the war was the general
criticism made but the letter con-
tanned also statement that just
before ne left for London. Admiral
Sims was told mot 90 let the British
pull the wool over your eyes" and
that the United States would az
soon fight the British as the Ger
mans"
Who issued these Instructions was
not brought out during the hearing
bat Admiral Sims said afterwards
the statement had been made 20
him by "a high official"
Asks Full Probe.
Introduction OF the letter prompt
ed Chairman Hale. republican.
Maine. TO announce that he would
ask the full naval committee Mon
day to authorize his Subcommittee
to make "a wide inquiry or TO APP
point another subcommittee 10 in
vestigate the conduct OF the war
by the navy department
In statement relative 20 Adj
miral Sims letter, Sccy Daniels said
he had referred il 20 the general
board with directions to give con
sideration TO II and all other com
municatiOns directed 20 the depart
ment concerning the lessons Of the
war"
The letter declares IL important
as a guide in future wars that "a
just estimate be made of the errors
OF policy, tactics. strategy and ad-
ministration that were committed
by our navy" and adds that 81 IS
for that purpose that "the most seri-
Gus of these errors" are summarized
AutIl lDl4oWH lIf ieflIAl OF the tlll-
GERS assignment 10 London ION
barely As hours notice" I'm March.
1917. and this statement regarding
his instructions:
Brief orders were delivered %
me verbally in Washington. 40 for
NAL instructions or statement Of the
navy departments plan or policy
were received at that time. though
7 received the following explicit adj
monition Don't let the British pull
the wool over your eyes II Is none
OF our business pulling their chest
nuts out Of the fire We would as
soon fight tho British as the Ger
mans"
Sims Reads letter.
The letter contained more than
1000 words and was written Jan. e
Admiral Sims read o. today ar the
request Of Chairman Hale II re-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
FEW FLU CASES
IN SOUTH BEND
Dr.. Freyermuth of the Health
Board Says Reports are
Exaggerated.

Several physicians reported cases
which they diagnosed as influenza
10 the office OF the city board Of
health Saturday according 10 a state
ment made Saturday night by DIR.
Emil G. F'reyermuth. secretary OF
the board. Seven cases of influenza
have developed at Notre Dame uni
versity while % patients are con
fined 10 the infrmary with severe
colds and lagrippe. This statement
was made by hospital authorities. II
was also stated that several cases
had been housed in the isolation
hospital due 10 lack of accommOda-
tions In the infrmary
The seven cases considered seri-
Gus at Notre Dame were transferred
Friday and saturday TO St. Joseph's
hospital. Mishawaka, where they viii
have the constant attention Of an
attending physician.
Physicians Differ.
There is a difference OF opinion
among physicians Of the city in re-
gard TO the character Of the disease,
according to DR.. Freyermuth. who
stated that while several cases We're
reported 10 him as influenza other
physicians regarded like cases as la
grippe and severe colds.
There are undoubtedly several
cases of influenza in the city" he
stated, but they are few I'm number
and now is the time for South Bend
to take the precautions which will
nip any epidemic at the start
There is also a great deal OF eX-
aggeration regarding the danger. 20
said the doctor a report was made
10 me this morning that there We're
I6 girls absent from a downtown
store on account OF the influenza.
On investigating the matter J found
but eight absent and three Of those
from other reasons than illness. The
1--WE who were III I found TO be suf-
fering from colds and slight touches
Of lagrippe."
In the factories IL was found that
few workers were absent on account
Of illness.
Take Precautions.
DR. Freyermuth issued ar. appeal
20 the public 10 take proper precau-
tons for the prevention Of any seri-
Gus epidemic. To prevent he spread
Of the disease fresh air in offices,
shops. homes and schools IS essential
he said The temperature OF living
room should be between 65 and 20
degrees Fahrenheit
Avoid overcrowded street cars
and stuffy, i'll ventilated rooms. sleep
in rooms with some entrance for
fresh air
THE avoidance Of excuses is ex-
lceedingly important. Those having
! severe colds should absent them
selves from their business and rest
/ preferably in bed. under the care of
a physician"
Other physicians stated that there
were cases Of influenza IN the city
although few in number but none
seemed 70 expect an epidemic SINH
lar 70 that OF last year.
II was pointed out that the eX-
perience Of the previous epidemic
Rad given all physicians a knowledge
/ OF the disease which viii enable
them 20 cope successfully with II
and that the ranks OF the medical
profession which were depleted las,
year By army service We're now nor
nal and could check the spread of
tany threatened epidemic quicker
than in the past
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
HOPE OF
FINAL ACTION
Peace Treaty Deadlock Grows
More Solid After SeS-
sion Saturday.
By Associated Press:

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Hopes
for final action by the senate on the
peace treaty this month virtually
had vanished tonight.
Efforts OF republican and demo-
cratic leaders to adjust disputes over
reservations will be continued next
week, but the time required for
subsequent negotiations with the
rank and file Of the senate and the
debate which will follow in the SEN
ate itself are expected generally 70
preclude final action before Febru-
airy. at the earliest.
Round Table" Meeting.
Two sessions of the bipartisan
round table" committees were held
today and considerable progress to-
ward agreement on minor reserva-
.tions was reported. Consideration Of
the crucial reservations affecting ar
ticle 10 of the League Of Nations
covenant and the Monroe doctrine.
was deferred by mutual agreement
IN four of the republicans, Sens.
Lodge OF Massachusetts; New OF In
diana; Lenroot Of Wisconsin, and
Kellogg Of Minnesota, and the five
democrats. Sens. Hitchcock Of Ne
braSka: Simmons Of North Carolina;
Mcclellan Of Tennessee; Walsh OF
Montana, and owen Of Oklahoma.
attended today's session. The re-
publicans also held a separate meet
ing and individuals Of both factions
held private conferences with sem
ators not mem bers Of the informal
committees.
Discuss Changes.
Several changes in language OF
the minor reservations discussed to-
day We're agreed 10 tentatively. II
was said. Details were withheld un-
der the policy of secrecy adopted,
but both republicans and democrats
expressed satisfaction with the prog
ress made. Both factions. however
also emphasized that the work of
the conference was tentative. sub
jet 10 approval by the body OF re-
publican and democratic senator's
favoring ratification.
Leaders on both sides said little
progress had been made IN the pre-
Hminary discussion recently OF the
reservations affecting article 10 and
the Monroe doctrine. Republican
leaders including those Of the mild
reservation" faction appeared as
insistent as ever that there be no
change in the principles OF these
reservations. Some of the democrats
in the conference were said 10 IN
dictate a disposition 20 meet the re-
publicans' demands on these reser-
vations but the attitude or Sen
Hitchcock. administration leader in
demanding radical notifications
was understood 10 be unchanged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
sen. FAIL TEsTIFIEs.

10y AEoNfAAAtQ EteH-
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Jan. IL
MeXico's objections 10 Mexicans
testifying before the senate sub
committee investigating Mexican af-
fairs and a denial by Sen. Fail. on
the stand that he had heavy inter
ests in Mexico were developments
Saturday in connection with the Fall
committee hearings here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
DEMOCRATS PLAN
FOR CONVENTION
National Leaders of Party
Hold Special Session in
New York City.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE dem
ocratic party will conduct its presI-
dental campaign without regard to
group interests, Homer S. Cum
mings, chairman Of the democratic
national committee, declared today.
Mr.. Cummings. who was here to at
tend a meeting Of the committee OF
arrangements for the San Francisco
convention, made this statement
when asked whether the party in
tended to undertake any propagan-
ia 20 overcome the reported defec-
ton Of certain Irish and other ele-
ments opposed 10 ratification of the
peace treaty in its present form.
Much Noise.
I'VE are going 70 consider the
treaty and other issues as Ameri
cans" asserted Mr. Cummings Il
am unalterably opposed 70 consider
ing this question in any other way.
Personally. l believe the racial OBJ
more noise than anything else.
Those who are shouting the loudest
haven't been strong for us any way"
Mr. Cummings called attention 10
the fact that the national commit
tee had endorsed the peace treaty
as submitted by the president and
was standing pat on that issue.
Those who believed that the treaty
was inimical 10 the political aspira-
tions Of the Irish people were in the
wrong. The treaty and the League
OF Nations, he declared. would be A
real benefit 70 the small nations Of
the world.
To Issue Statement.
Chairman Cummings announced
that so many misstatements had
been made concerning the demo-
crauc campaign for funds that he
would issue "a formal statement
within a few DAYS replying 10 them
Il feel that the chairman Of the
respective national committees
should not enter into a personal con-
troyersy" he said. But the criti-
cism against US has become almost
hoelous and feel compelled 10 Is
sue formal reply and make our
position clear"
The only business transacted by
the committee on arrangements was
the appointment OF six sub commit
tees 90 handle various phases Of the
convention plans. No other meeting
of the fun committee is expected
until about June lst. when both the
national committee and the ar
engagements committee viii assem- .
BILE m San Francisco 10 make the
final convention plans. The tenn
, CONTINUED on PAGE FOURl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
WILHELM WORKS.

10y Associated Press
ANIERONGEN. Holland. Jan. Il.
The former kaiser worked two
hours saturday helping the Bentinck
castle stad strengthen the castle
discs which are threatened b. the
rising % The Rhine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
REDS ENGAGE ATTORNEYS.
y AssncInfcI -

~ AEEOoIntpI TTess
NEW YORK. Jan. l7.-State At
torney General Newton announced
tonight that ne had selected John
3. Stanchfield and Martin W Lit
Teton 90 act as special counsel 20
the judiciary committee on the trial
OF the five suspended socialist as
semblymen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
MRS. ROCKEFELLER DEAD.

BY Associated Press:
BRUNSWICK, Ca. Jan. 1.-THE
body OF Mrs. William Rockefeller.
who died suddenly at the home on
Jekyl island, near here Saturday will
be sent TO New York Sunday where
funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18


lice IsakOwitz who
he %
convinced that the dentist seeking him of the
Hanania had
principal witnesses against him he sent to sing Sing for an at
steam ran a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
THE WEATHER

abeHR0byw tqog Indiana: Fair co
tinued cold Sunday; Monday cloudy and ~
rmer. probably snow or rain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-04-01
JOHN E. BALL DEAD

John Elmer Ball, age 76, a
veteran of the Civil war and =
member Of the G.. A. X. died al
the family home on east Main
street at midnight last night. The
cause os Mr.. Balls death wss
heart failure, an ailment that had
been troubling him for the pasl
five months. At his bedside a.
the time Of bis death were his wife.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ball. his sor.
Oscar. AMI two daughters, Mrs
D. r. Macaw, and Mrs. j. W.
Price. Another son, Elmer. j.
employed at the Roseworth rnncl
south Of Bubl. ana will arrive
here today. AT the time Of b..
death Mr. Ball Wa aged 20 years
and months Layiag been horn
10 Indiana. November 2G. 1919
In the Civil war be served honor
ably for two years and eight
months in the 10Th. Kansat
Cavalry, Company II. He and
his family care TO Filler seven
years ago frnm Hunter, Kansas
Funeral services will-be conducted
under The direction 81 z. Z
Dr.. ke ut the Methodist Episcopal
Church Friday afternoon at $3.50
u'cluck. Intelrmert sill be made
10 tho |. O, O, +, cemetery,
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-04-01

Lodge Tonight There will be &
special meeting OF the Filler Lodge A.
T. and A. NJ at tie Masonic hall To-
light There will be work in the
irst degree.
Councillors Quarters Dr. NJ j
ioode has been making extensive inn
arovements IN his dental office To-
aied in the Wood building. A labra
DRY room has been fitted up and g
new dressing room has been installed
Office improvements The offices
t Drs T J.. Co~irev a~i A. W"
berry in the First National bank
uildng have recently oeen ,reated go
Few coats OF kalsomine and yarnish.
Rebekahs Entertain Miriam Re
hekah lodge No. Sc entertained about
hirty members OF the Bull order Fri
day evening at which time twelve
members were given the degree,
after the ceremonies lunch was
erved Visitors were present from
ialt Lake CITY also
Unbalanced Mind James Fitzgerald
Twin Falls has been named adj
ninistrator for G. NJ Cary. OF Filler
Tho has been IN the care of the coun.
y hospital for some time because OF
he state OF his mentality Judge O
p Duvall appointed Fitzgerald as ad.
ninistrator.
Bad Check c. Reichers OF the
Filler Auto company appeared In pro
bate court Saturday and in a criminal
omplaint charged Eric Nordin with
rawing check on the First Nation
~ hank Of Buhl for s225O without
having sufficient funds In the bank "a
cover the check The check was writ
ten about December 20. 1919.