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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Sunday Newspapers Worst
Paper Hogs-Munsey.
Tells Senate the Government
Should Restrict Size.
NO CONFIDENCE IN AGREEMENT
Despite All Efforts Publishers
Are Using More Paper.
Conference With Canada on Sit
uation Approved by Senate.

Washington, May 1.-Government
restrictions on consumption of news
print paper were urged before a SEN
ate investigating committee today by
Frank A. Munsey of New York. pub
Usher of five daily newspapers and
three magazines.
Government regulations of size
should be accomplished gradually,
Mr.. Munsey said, adding that a great
step forward would be to limit the
size of the Jumbo" Sunday editions to
the regular daily issue size.
1.-The Sunday papers are the biggest
Sinners" he argued. The daily is
sues also could be drastically cut.
Twelve to eighteen pages ought to be
the maximum in the largest cities"
Mr.. Munsey said he was cutting
news print consumption on his period
icals $4,000 tons this year. but in the
face of the acute shortage of paper.
newspapers thruout the country are
preparing 10 increase the size of their
publications.
Wants Government Control.
One remedy suggested by Mr.. Nun
sey was for the government to obtain
control of all forests by constitutional
amendment and apportion the present
timber growth for paper making until
new forests could be grown.
"You haven't much confidence in
remedying the situation by agreements
between publishers" asked Chairman
Reed.
Il know it can't be done" was the
reply. 1T would be waste of time to
try it. Even with all the efforts at CO.
operation the consumption of news
print is steadily increasing"
Scores Sunday Sheets
The great metropolitan Sunday
issues were scored by the witness.
You have to buy five or six papers
on Sunday to get the news" he de-
clared. "In England they handle that
much better. You don't have to buy
| a magazine, a book. two or three days
stale news and scores of pages of ad-
vertising In order to get the news over
there Lord Northciiffe told me their
system was infinitely better than ours
| Senator Underwood's resolution, au-
thorizing commission to confer with
the Canadian government regarding
embargoes on wood pulp shipments to
the United States was ordered favora-
! bly, reported today by the house for
! eign affairs committee. Under a COM
mittee amendment, the commission
would report to President Wilson in
stead of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
'Tggs and Maggie
Free to the Kids
at Cozy Monday

Monday afternoon at 4:So the Cozy
theater will be wide open for all the
school kids in town. Miss Ruth
Wright, manager, has issued an in
vitation to all children under 10 to
be her guests for the special matinee
And such a program has been ar
ranged for them. The sensational
Mack Sennett's rural comedy Down
on the Farm" with all the famous
Sennett comedians in II, will be
shown. This picture is in five reels
and is especially appealing to kids
On the same program is the first
issue of the Bringing Up Father
series. These pictures are not car
toon comedies. but are played by regu-
lar actors and Johnny Ray, well
known in burlesque shows. has been
engaged to play the part of Jiggs-
All the kids know Jiggs in The State
Journal and here is their chance to
see them on the screen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
THOUSANDS ON RENT STRIKE
Their Leases Expire, Rents Are Raised,
But They Won't Pay or Move.

Chicago. May Thousands of
families in Chicago went on a rent
strike today and refused to vacate
their apartments in accordance with
May day moving orders. H. S. Stand
ish, president of the Chicago Tenants
Protective league. estimated.
Mr.. Standish predicted that 10000
tenants would defy efforts of land
lords to evict them. 1.-The tenants
who have been asked to pay exorbi-
tant rents and who are unable to pay
them or to secure other quarters are
fighting with their backs to the WALL
he said.
Some of the disputes would be set
tied by arbitration, Mr.. Standish said
but others would be carried into court
for jury trials Municipal courts
would be clogged for a long period if
the latter plan was carried out. he
said Real estate men declared the
supply of homes and apartments was
sufficient to meet the requirements of
Chicago's population.
A warning to moving and express
men against charging in excess of
ordinance rates was issued by the
states attorneys office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
BOL SHEVIKl CAPTURE BAKU
Japs and Reds in Severe Fighting in
Siberia--More Troops Sent.

London, May 1.-Russian Bolsheviki
forces occupied Baku. an important
port of the western coast of the
Caspian sea, and the center of very
important petroleum field, on April %.
it was announced officially this morn
ing.
Vladivostok, April 29.-Severe fight
ing is N progrses at Chita, Trans
baikalia, between the forces of General
Voitzekofsky. the sole remnant of Ad-
miral Kolchak's army in Transatlantic,
and the opposing Bolsheviki faction,
according to reports from a Russian
source. The japanese are declared to
be supporting General. Voitzekofsky.
The Japanese representative here
declares that the action of the
Japanese troops has been sanctioned
by the allies. Japanese reinforcements
are constantly arriving at Vladivostok.
The latest reports concerning the
army of General Voitzekofsky con-
tained in a Hardin dispatch dated
March 25. said its position called for
serious consideration. Tens of thou
sands of his men and several thou
sand officers, the dispatch added. were
anxious to leave the Bo1sheviki terri
tory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Finds Electric
Solution for
House Problem

Winnipeg. May 1.-That he has de-
yised a means of solving the housing
problem thru the use of electrical
power was the claim made by J. W.
Dorsey, assistant professor Of electrical
engineering In the University of Mani
toba 'It will not be necessary for
people TO construct costly houses with
a great deal OF expensive material for
the purpose of keeping out the cold.
believe ] have, discovered something
that will eliminate all the drawbacks
of cold" he said.
People will not have to consider
the climate to anything like the ez-
tent threy do now and they Will enjoy
couyeniences that are not possible
now" Professor Dorsey expects 70
have some dwellings constructed here
this summer which will demonstrate
the efficiency and value Of his inven
tion. Details of the invention were
not given out as he Is preparing 10
obtain patents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
IT COSTS MILLIONS
Outlaw Rail Strike Is Far
From Settled.
Thousands of Switchmen Re-
main Away From Jobs.

Washington, May 1.-The OUTLAW
railroad strike still is costing nearly
$1.00o,O00 day which the taxpayers
will have to make good because of the
five per cent guarantee of the Esch-
Cummins law, 1t was estimated here
today
Thousands of workers still are alb
sent from their Jobs and unhandIed
freight is piling up in all big cities. re-
ports showed.
Railway union officials today. how
ever, said the strike is dying down de-
spite the fact that 500 men quit work
Thursday in the Buffalo yards.
THE situation is getting better
every day." said President Shea of the
Brotherhood of Railway Firemen.
THE men see that the new railway
labor board is preparing to deal
promptly with their demands. The
board will render a decision within six
weeks unless I am much mistaken.
The union officials will be able TO con-
clude their arguments before the
board early next week"
Arguments of the railway executives
must be presented to the board after
the union chiefs finish. Then the
board probably will require some time
to digest and summarize the great
mass of evidence before IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

st. Louis May IA plot to fur
nish Obregonist revolutionists in Mex
leo with American arms was baked
here today. according to a confession
of Manuel NJ. Pietro. who said he was
the former mayor of Juarez and mem
Der of the Mexican congress depart
ment of justice agents declared
Pietro was taken in custody last
night with another Mexican who gave
his name as Raymond r. Morfin-
About $4,000 in American currency
was found in their possession. police
detectives said. Pietro said he came
here to buy arms. officials said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
PLEDGED TO WEAR STAPLES
Pittsburgh Club Women Organize New
Drive on Fl. G. l..

Pittsburgh. Pa, May Twelve
women's clubs of the Pittsburgh dis
trict have pledged themselves to wear
only staple" clothing until prices of
more modish garments drop. and to
place a two weeks ban on potatoes, in
a campaign against the high cost of
living.
Miss Helen Grimes. president of the
congress. and a member OF the federal
fair price committee here. told those
present that '.sta pie" clothing is sold
at far lower prices than articles of the
50 me quality of material which are cut
and trimmed in conformity with the
latest styles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
ST. LOUISANS FEEL SHOCKED
Seismograph Tells Them After 1t Hap
pened 1t Was Earthquake.

St Louis. May 1.-An earthquake
disturbance lasting thirty seconds was
recorded by the seisn ograph at St
Louis university at 9:15 a. m. today.
according to Prof. B. ]. Goesse, in
charge of the instrument.
Goesse said the shock centered be-
tween 100 and 200 miles from st.
Louis and was violent.
The disturbance was reported to
have rocked houses in the west part
of St. Louis.
Mount Vernon, Ill. May 1.-Two
earthquake shocks that rocked build
ings were felt here this morning. one
for fifteen seconds at s:15 and an
other shorter one at 10 o'clock.
Reports from Centralia were that
similar disturbances occurred there,
and as far as could be learned tremors
were felt in most parts of southern
Illinois.
So far as could be learned. no ma
terial damage was done in this section
Duquoin. ILL.,. May 1--An earth shock
was felt here this morning. No dam
age was reported in surrounding ter
rif
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Two-THIRDs MINERS IDLE.
Kansas Union Men Arc Not Holding
Any Celebrations.

Pittsburg, May IA large number
of Kansas coal miners are observing
May. day. Reports to the headquarters
of the coal operators association here
showed that not to exceed one-third
of the mines are working today.
So far as is known, no celebration of
the day has been arranged by miners
union leaders or others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
JUAREz TO REBEL
Sonora RevOlutiOnists Capture
Important Point.
Carranza Authorities Were
Being Replaced Today.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 1.-Juarez has
fallen into rebel hands, agents of the
Sonora revolution claimed here short
ly after noon.
The Carranza authorities were being
replaced by rebels at the time of their
announcement. the rebel representa-
tives here stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

Newport, May 1.--An attack by
ferocious cannibals of large stature,
scantily clad. on the party of DR.. A.
Hamilton Rice. which is exploring the
Amazon region is described in letter
from Chester Ober, geographer with
the expedition Doctor Rice and Ober
killed two cannibals and the rest fed
Mrs. Rice is with the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Rochester Street Cars Tied Up.

Rochester, May AL street car
traffic in Rochester was at stand
still today, the employees early today
voting to strike. notwithsta nding an
arbitration agreement between their
international union. The men demand
an increase of approximately 80 per
cent. The company made a compro-
mise offer which the men refused to
accept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
General persbine, Is some Kisser.

Panama, April 30.-General Perish
ing today kissed more than score
of pretty Balboa girls, as an incident
to his inspection of Panama canal
activities, afterward presenting them
with a cup as reward for war work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Twenty-Four Hour May Day
Strike Is Complete.
Grave Diggers Only Men Work.
ing, Is London Report.
PARADES IN FRANCE BLOCKED
Berlin Says Only Telephones
Are Being Operated.
In England Even the Middle
Class" Union Demonstrates.

Paris. May 1.-Two persons were
killed and about fifty others wounded
most of them slightly. in series of
small riots this afternoon in the east
ern part of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
GO SLOW ON SUNDAY OUTINGS.
Flora Says Chances Are Better Than
$3.50 for Rain.

TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

Helsingfors. Finland. Nav 1.-seri-
Gus rioting broke out last night in m.
labor quarter. fighting between ths
peoples guard and the police resulting
in many casualties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas.
~ Unsettled tonight and Sunday,
probably showers; slightly warmer to-
night. colder extreme west portion
Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
CROWN POINT NEWS
happenings OF Day Ia Lake Countya Lively Capital

Mrs =. j. Bruce and daughter
Dorothy viii spend tho week-sHs with
her daughter airs Harola Martin in
Winamace
Miss Florence Fisher IS the guest or
MISS Florence watson III Dyer, Fnd
several days this week
Mrs r E Geis'ef entertained shout
eighteen couples OF the younger mar
ried set al her home ON "Wednesday
evening Dinner was served at $50.
Mrs W. " Keller ard Mrs. Etta
Wilmer attended the National SUIT
frage convention IN chicago Tuesday
MIs. Cline Of Gary who has had
charge Of the Domestic science work
IN the Crown Point schools hss resign
20 20 accept more lucrative one in the
Gary schools Her place will be MI
Cd temporarily by Mrs. victor WI
som
The six wee.ys child Of Nj. and
Mrs. Rudolph Mas u this city. died
~ pneumonia on Tuesday and wae
buried on wednesday Mrs Mas
was formerly Miss Cora Shade
Mrs. ] 4 Douaha arrived home
srom her southern trip on "wednesday
morning having been st Camp walton
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

feel Obliged to call attention 10 the occupa-
ton of 2e inches of newspaper space-almost one
and one-half columns by work of ,humor entitled
Wonder What a Stuffed Fish Thinks Aboat2"
tile south Bend Tribune.
We understand that such things are supposed
to be the cnic slap the back of the modern buff
foon. that looking them Is supposed 10 keep the
domern mind properly sweetened geared and tuned,
ana chat one is supposed to hold ones spare sides
and rock with laughter at them. But when worthy
spapers representing the honest labor Ct
men for their ifetimes and serving real aud inn
portant need in their home communities, are sus-
pending because they buy print paper res
peefuly suggest the of all journalistic wis
dom that stuffed fish comics ought TO be canned
admire the person who can draw such things
and get money fer them. He is within his rights
sat we cannot respect the editorial inteili-
gence which insists printing them during the white
paper famine unconscious of the fact that
the ponderously gay journal in question owns paper
min Such ownership all the more reason for
saving paper matter or principle. On the basis
cf the circulation claimed by the paper in question il
required more than 1900 600 inches about 100000
columns TO give the stuffed fish a waiting world.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

Florida since early IN Js1uarv. Mr.
psnAhs teturnH very much tersntted
~ her trip and left tfs bsIanee Of N.
Crovn POINTERS entovine Dse al tn.
e0Htbefn iesey.s
Harry suItzbauab Of the 1ra-fty
Realty Co. Gar5. transacted pushes.
in Cfewn Point on WedueSday.
Misses May kramer. Cora fs7st and
Marguerite AglwUfH and Harfet Ben
ia min. are the hostessos ct the f-hvys
toiite Club this eveniDg when tho mem
beers - that club arc beng ergerta,1ed
~ six thirty dinner, witch even.
takes place fortpigbtIy. Aster -.
dinner the Dembers enjoy fhemselvcs
with cards
AIR teiRCn Parry enteytat,.
the y 'sse Keepers at her horns thfs !.
enins
The Lady F'orext.rs and husband,
viii Give Pot Luck dinner ~ IN,
home ~ ar. and Yrs. John clap.a.n
~ Friday night.
Mr.. Dtddie. a byother-iB-Iaw ~ A,~
ust ksunfssdt. was taken 10 the PISS
| teor Institute in Chicago on Tucs0s,
having been bitten by a dog. Supposed
TO have been tnad. at his home in Pc
fner on sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
FREE TO
Asthma Sufferers
A New Home Method That ANY.
one Can Use Without Discom-
fort or Loss of Time.

We have a new method that contr3ls
Asthma, and We want you to try il a.
our expense. No matter whether ven
case IS of long standing or recent de,e
opment, whether 1t is present as occa-
slonal or chronic Asthma, YOU should
send for a free trial of our method Ne
matter in what climate YOU live. no
matter what your age or occupation i.
you are troubled with Asthma ot4r
method should relieve you promptly.
We especially want to send il to those
apparently hopeless cases, where al
forms Of inhalers. douches. opium prep
srations. fumes, "patelt smokes" etc
have failed. We want to show ever.
one at our expense. that this new meth
81 is designed TO end all difficulties. ali
ysms at once.
This free offer is too important to neg
lect single day Write now and k.es II,
the method at once Send no money
Simply mail coupon below. Do 1t today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
TRAGIC End DUE TO MAIL DELAY

\ woman in New York mailed letter on FIJI
day TO an acquaintance living across the river in
Brooklyn telling him that she intended TO XIII her
daughter and herself. Three days later the letter
was delivered. ana recipient hurried 10 the We
mans address in effort TO prevent the double
crime. The daughter had already been killed and
The woman was alive only because she had not had
courage fire the fatal shot Happily it IS not al
WAYS that Mr. Burlesons mail service delays end
so uagically
But hope the above practice doesn't become
in Lake county cities for IL it does the re-
suit win be bad II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
The Passing Sho1O


cago with
GREAT deal II nfercs
IT might be good time q stop hoi-
lerng
POLITICS" every ume something
IS dome Win which We % not agree.
NOW which of tno candidates
IS gong after tho Jugo-sisv voter
PEOPLE talk glibly Of common justice
BUT Is the most uncommon
THING in me world
EXCEPT common sense
WE do not know much bui We
DO know that tho surost vay to re
DISAPPOINTED IS u trust to luck.
IT would be mighty interesting
ANYWAY to hear a few words from
COL. HOUSE Just about now.
WHILE the sea around the treaty has
GAINED down some,
ARTICLE sticks UP like big black
rock.
WE never can quite pun il over
OUR beloved pastor for after asking
HIN if he thinks tbs church is
LIVING up t. its fullest opportunity
HE comes back at us with the gentle
question
AS To whether We don't think
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

for the current fiscal year. Anop~
heavy items IN the bill are 34e.oSs-Ooo
TO the bureau of Internal revenue Tor
collecting taxes and enforcing prohfb-
ition; ss1,324.00o for the war risk il
sarancs and t5,ooo.o0o for taking of
the decenniaI census
The bin carries provisions abolish
Ing the sub-tr eas1ries. the asszy Offices
at Salt Lake City. Utah. and Dead
wood. S. D.. the surveyor general ~
public Iands and the legislative draf,
ing bureau for senate an dhou..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
POURING OUT
MONEY LIKE WATER

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19-The legisls
tive appropriation bill which provides
funds for tho legislative. executive and
judicial departments Of the govern
ment. was reported to the house to
day.
1t carries total Of s104.l2o.61s.
which is s2S.o45.os7 less than carried
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
HINES TO REMAIN
AS r. r. HEAD

WASHINGTON. Feb. I9-walker p.
Hines viii remain as the administra
tive head OF the r. r. administrator
until May !, after which he will re-
sumo the practice OF law in New YORK
he announced. He explained that while
the title OF railroad administrator
would lapse after the railroads are
turned over to private control on che
first Of March, he would continue to
exercise the functions OF the office IN
der the powers given him by Pre-
dent Wilson
Advertise in the Times and al
rertise again. Results come wiz
constant effort.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

THE INCOME TAX blank has space for repor
ing rents. There where Uncle sam will get with
the prCGtccring landlord.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19
SOLDIERS FINDING JOBS.

a generally healthy condition I'm this country in
gard to employment labor is shown In the latest
view of conditions by the federal reserve board.
Apprehension felt a few months ago the sit
uaton arising or the return Of the soldiers from
overseas to have been groundless and un-
necessary. All the talk of women keeping mems Jobs
and or a surplus of idle had not much foundation
In fact Instead OF great surplus Of labor. sill
have need for additional labor
And one of the most gratifying statements contain
ed in reserve boards statement Is that the returning
being absorbed promptly into civilian In
dustrr.
Il is only fair say. however, that the continued
prosperity of the country the expansion &C
business which has taken place, could not have been
foreseen six months ago and conditions are prob
ably better than the majority expected This con
dition is responsible in small measure for the
case with which soldiers coming home have been
absorbed into industry.
And credit should also be given to those agencies
which worked 10 place the discharged soldier in a
civilian position. On the whole, mighty fine spirit
has been shown by American business who have
shown their patriotism in this we'll as during
the war. There need be little fear that the remain
ing soldiers demobilized viii be provided with
Jobs
PRESIDENT WILSON'S preservation OF the day
light saving law was more Of shock to the light and
gas companies than to the farmers.
COUNT Won BERNsToRFF. Germany's former
ambassador the United States declares for pro-
American policy Bernstorh is cute il nothing else.
WHAT BECOMES Of the pennies" asks the Dear
born independents We don't know, but suggest that
The editor interrogate Mr.. Ford.
THE INCOME TAX blank has space for repor
ing rents There where Uncle sam will get even with
the prcGtcering landlord.
CHEWING CANNED HEAT for the soiidihed al
affords another illustration of where
there's viii there's way
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

WHAT BECOMES OF the pennies" asks tine Dear
born independent We don't know, but suggest that
the editor interrogate Mr.. Ford.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

CHEWING CANNED HEAT for the solidi6ed al
cohol it contains affords another illustration of Nher
there's q viii there's way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

COUNT Won BERNSTORFF. Germanys former
ambassador the United States declares for pro-
American policy. Bernstorh is cute il nothing else.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-19

PRESIDENT WILSON'S preservation OF the DAY
eht saving law more Of shock to the Hight an
as companies than the farmers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-22
Beat Dick to tt

Dick Curry was forcibly reminded
of the nursery jingle "When she went
there the cupboard was bare" when,
loaded down with the necessary para
phernalia, he visited his potato patch
on Granville street last week with
the expectation of digging about a
hundred bushels of spuds, to discover
that someone had been ahead Of him
and reaped the benefit of a summers
hard work.