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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
RUTH WOODS BREAKS DOWN
Girl With Lofts at Time Of His
Death Held in Jail,

Death Held in Jail.
Chicago, Aug. Ruth Woods still
was held in a cell at detention home
No. last night, while the police pur-
sued their inquiry into the death of
sam I. A. Lofts, the millionaire
diamond merchant.
Her brain cleared Of the fumes OF
the whisky which she consumed dur
ing that terrible afternoon and eve
ming in the apartment with Lofts
and on the taxicab ride which fol-
lowed her frenzied flight from the
death chamber, she wept as Detec-
tive Sergeant John Norton, chief of
the homicide squad, told her she
could not have her freedam until a
coroner's jury had passed on her
possible guilt in the case.
Both Sergeant Norton and Chief
Garrity have decided to pass the re-
sponsibility on to coroner's jury.
While they lean toward belief the
girl finally has told them the truth,
there still are details to be clear red
up. Whether the coroner's inquest
will be held today is still undecided.
Roy M. Shayne, her fiance, was re-
leased early yesterday.
The chiefs statement in regard to
Miss Woods indicates the police have
abandoned their theory that LOFTS
was murdered, altho it was show, he
died as the result OF a concussion of
the brain, caused by blow on the
head.
The chief also announced that Her
man Wexler, the chauffeur accused
by Miss Woods Of robbing and at
tempting to attack her. will he
booked today on a, charge Of larceny.
for fear writ Of habeas corpus will
be sued out for his release.
In the meantime. Sergeant John w.
Norton of the homicide SQUAD Is
seeking man Known as "Babe" who
is said to have participated in the
robbery.
with his arrest police expect TO
clear up the alleged disappearance Of
Je"elry valued at several thousand
dollars, believed to have been taken
from Lofts apartment by the girl.
Miss Woods was taken into cus-
tody early Saturday after it was
established that she had been with
Lofts in his apartment all FRIDAY
afternoon and that she had te1e.
phoned to Shayne her flance, telling
him that something awful has han.
pened."
Shayne hurried to the apartn,ent
and called DR.. John E. Ekstrom. He
then hurried Miss Woods out Of the
apartment and strove to protect her
in every way possible.
She was arrested by Chief Garrity
and Cornor Hoffman at her home,
5757 Winthrop avenue, several hours
later
Just before her arrest she gave her
mother several articles of Lofts
jewelry, telling her to keep them,
saying she would explain later. She
later told a story Of a wild ride with
Wexler, during which they had Wis
tied a number Of West Side cabarets.
Wexler, she said. had Introduced her
to Babe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Refuses Writ to BIodaett.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 2.-David Blodg-
EFT, former candidate for congress
from Iowa, who is serving a twenty
year sentence in the Atlanta federai
penitentiary on conviction of viola
ting the espionage act, was denied a
writ Of habeas corpus in federal cour.
here.
Judge Sibley. In refusing to grant
the petition, declared there was moth
of conspiracy on the part Of the two
United States attorneys and the
judge who tried Blodgett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
What New Rail
Rates Will Cost
Each individual

Washington. Aug. 2.-This is how
the new railway rates affect the pub
lis;
Present high prices will be boosted
still further, between $4,000, ,000, 900
and 1880. 900, 900 annually.
The per capita increase to the L.
600 1000, 900 people who use the rail-
roads annually will be $475.
The freight rate increase per capi-
ta will be 1915.
Fare from New York to San Fran
cisco now Is s93.Os: sleeper s22.25; to-
tai, sl15.aa; plus 5 per cent war tax,
S120.62.
Under the new rates the fare will
be sll1.69; sleeper, s33SS: total
s145.o7; plus s per cent war tax
s156.67.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
these. it was reported by the opera
tors, would hoist any coal today.
The Weather.

Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday:
somewhat warmer Tuesday and in
west and north portions tonight.
Range Of temperature at Mar
shalltown. Sunday. Is and al; Sat
urday. 81 and so; Aug. 1, 1919, so
and So. At this morning, 81: yes
terday, 55.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
MARsHALLTowN,I IOWA, MONDAY, AUGUST 2,

dez, until two weeks ago commander
Of the garrison in Mexico City, hau
been appointed consul first class to
Chicago.
Senor A!verez Moreno previously
appointed consul at Chicago. the
vice consul states, has been trans
ferred to ST. Louis.
General Mendez arrived in Chicago
last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
DRYS LOSE HANLY,
THEIR BEST FRIEND
Former Governor Of Indiana Killed
When Train Hits Auto in Which
He Was Ridins-Two Companions
Also kiiIed-Hanly Popular in In
diana.

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diana.
Dennison, O., Aug 2.-J Frank
Hanly, former governor of Indiana
and candidate for president on the
prohibition ticket in 1916, and DR..
and Mrs. c. M. Baker, Of Kilgore, O..
were killed six miles from here early
Sunday when Pennsylvania freight
train struck the automobile in which
the party was driving to Kilgore.
All suffered fractured skulls and
crushed bodies and remained uncon-
scious until, they died at a local hos
pital Mr.. Hanly expired at 9 a. m..
Mrs Baker at 1880. and her hus-
band at $3.50 p. m.
The Baker automobile drove across
the Pennsylvania tracks back of one
freight train and directly in front Of
another The automobile was struck
squarely.
DR.. and Mrs. Baker had met Mr..
Hanly in Dennison at 6:45 o'clock
Sunday morning and were driving
miles from here.
To be elected governor of any great
middle western state by larger ma
jority than was ever given guber-
material candidate Of either party
was distinction paid j. Frank Han
ly in November, 1904, by Indiana
voters. Hanly stood for one supreme
object-the rigid enforcement of law.
His political career soon began in
1890, when he was elected to the
state senate, In 1894 he was the
choice of the republicans of the
Ninth district for congress, and was
elected by a large majority The IT.
diana state legislature in 1895 gerry
wandered him into q new congress
sional district, but owing to wide
popularity he came within half a
vote of once more being the nominee
of his party.
|, Soon after his campaign he remov-
ed to Lafayette. Ind, where he form
ed a law partnership with State SEN
ator Will r. Wood. Much sought
after as a speaker Mr.. Eanly made
an eventful tour Of the state in the
campaign of 1898, and later when the
legislature began its session he came
within few votes of defeating SEM
ator Albert ]. Beveridge In the re-
publican caucus. In November, 1904,
he was elected governor.
Mr.. Hanly believed the people of
Indiana elected him to his office be-
cause they desired him to see that
her laws were enforced. This he un-
compromisingly endeavored to do.
Since the law forbade the gambling
evil at race tracks, he saw that it
was abolished. Since the law for
bade the selling Of liquor during H.
legal hours, he saw that "the lid''
was real factor, and strenuously
held down.
The body of Mr. Hanly was taken
to Indianapolis early today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

more than 100000 bales in the pros
pectire production of cotton over the
indicated yield month ago was
forecast today by the department OF
agriculture. A total of 1853, 900
bales was estimated from the condi-
ton of the crop July 25, while H.
100000 bales was the forecast from
the condition June 25,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Harmonious Approval Of
Stand of Candidate Wor.
ries Democrats.
IRISH SUPPORT FOR
G. o. p. NOMINEE
Representative Mason Declares sym.
pathizers of Freedom For Isle
Would Lose BY Adoption Of vii.
sons League Of Nations, Approved
by Governor cox-New and Good
Preparing Speaking Campaign.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Marion. O.. Aug "A claim of
complete republican harmony be-
hind Senator Harding on tho
league Of nations was made in an of
fetal statement issued today by
Harding headquarters here.
Chairman White. OF the democra.
tic national committee" the state
ment said, has undertaken to answer
some questions recently addressed to
Governor Cox. His statement 10
chiefly complaint because both
Senator Hiram johnson and former
President Taft have expressed ap-
proval Of Senator Hardins's position.
1t Is easy to understand how such
evidences Of republican unity are dis-
pleasing to Mr.. White, but It was
not anticipated that he would this
early in the campaign make such
frank acknowledgements"
Senator Harding held q string OF
conferences today and worked at
snatches between times on the next
front porch speech, which VIM be de.
livered Wednesday.
Irish to Support Harding.
A prediction that Irish sympathfz.
ers will support Harding and Cool
idge was made by Representative W.
E. Mason of Illinois leader of
the fight for Irish recognition, today.
after he had conferred with the nom
inee.
friends OF ireland, Of course, have
to be for Harding" he said, .sbecausa
they knew what Article x of the
league covenant 1neans-it would
hitch Ireland to. England forever and
bind us to help keep 1t there: and
overnor Cox has pledged it there; and
support the Wilson program"
Representative Mason predicted the
republicans would carry Illinois by
at least 100000 and that the republi-
can national ticket would be elected
by a majority "on the most over
whelming since Grants"
Senator Harding began work to-
day on his second front porch speech,
which he will deliver Wednesday to .
delegation of republicans from Wayne
county, Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
APPEAL TO WILSON
OVER POSTAL SCRAP

BY Associates Press.
Chicago. Aug. 2.--Pierre e. Butler,
president Of the Chicago Postal
Clerks UnioR and Harry w. Starr,
assistant city prosecutor, and a
former postal clerk, today were en-
route to Washington to appeal to
President Wilson to provide a court
OF appeals to act on what the clerks
term unfair treatment and too much
department authority" They also
Will endeayor to enlist the aid of
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation Of Labor, and
union officials in their be-
half.
The trip is the result Of charges
OF "unbecoming conduct" sent from
Washington against ten local clerks
who directed publicity campaign
for higher pay and better working
conditions" in the Chicago post
office. The men were ordered to
show why they should not lose their
positions.
Threats OF a strike of the 1000
Chicago clerks, in the event the men
are discharged. have been made, but
no action looking to this step has
been taken.
1t was stated today that the presi-
dental candidates, Senator Harding
and Governor Cox, would be asked to
declare themselves for court Of ap-
peals for such cases in the future.
The representatives Of the Chicago
postal clerks union will lay before
President Wilson their reply to
CHARGES of 'pernicious political ac-
ttytties" filed last week by Post
master General Burleson against
eleven members of their union or
dertng them to show cause within
five days why they should not lose
their positions. &
president Wilson will be asked to
annul the postmaster generals ac-
ton. Should he refuse, a general
strike Of postoffice clerks in Chicago
is within possibility.
The matter was taken up at a
meeting Of Postoffice Clerks local
No. here yesterday afternoon, AfA
ter the postmaster generals letter
charging the union officials with So
;liciting money to be used for adver-
tistng purposes and alleging that
working conditions in the postoffice
were misrepresented was read. q long
discussion followed.
A motion to send Pierce e. Butler,
president of the Chicago union, and
Harry w. Starr, chairman of the
unions publicity committee to Wash
ington was passed unanimously.
After the meeting President Butler
announced that a mass meeting
would be held next Sunday. at which
delegates Of the mail carriers, post
Office clerks. railway mail clerks, and
other federal employees will discuss
further means to obtain relief from
what they term too much authority
in the department head and too little
opportunity to obtain fair hear
Ing"
Employees now have not way Of
obtaining hearing on their griev-
ances under the gag rule now exist
Ing" Butler declared. "The depart
ment head can exert almost arbi-
trary authority in regard to discharge
Of employees. It is the aim Of the
union to change this situation so
employees may get fair hearings be-
fore q recognized board when mat
ters Of discipline are under consid-
eration."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

Many sisters have become famous
as motion picture actresses, among
the best known being Dorothy and
Lillian Gish, Mary and Lottie Pick
ford, Enid and Marjorie Bennett and
Constance, Norma and Natalie Tai
madge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
PLANNING cox PROGRAM.

Parade and oratory On No4ifieation
Day, Aug. p
BY Associated Press.
Dayton, Aug. 2.-Announcement OF
the formal program for next Satur-
day notifying Governor Cox of his
nomination for president-was expect
ed following a conference today be-
tween the nominee and the Dayton
arrangements committee. A parade
Of visiting delegates is the principal
event scheduled to precede the noti-
hcation address of lenator Joseph
T. Robinson, Of Arkansas, chairman
Of the San Francisco convention, and
the acceptance speech Of Governor
Cox.
The governor has not been in
communication with Senator John
son for some, time and the democratic
national committee Is trying to reach
him
Completion Of the democratic CAM
paign organization late this week.
when many leaders are expected
here for conferences with the presi-
Dental nominee Is expected. includ-
ing announcement, after approval Of
Governor Cox, Of the special CAM
paign committee of fifteen members
which George White, chairman of the
national committee, has been COM
posing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

government guaranty of the stand
ard return OF $sss, 100000 annually
will expire under provision Of the
transportation act.
Get 60 Work on Figures.
Experts Of the commission and the
carriers also will undertake to figure
the actual money return which will
accrue to the roads from the rate in
creases granted, which are about 80
per cent on freight rates, 20 per cent
on passenger, excess baggage. and
milk rates. and so per cent on charges
for space In sleeping and parlor cars
The actual increased amount to be
received by the roads as a result of
the rate advances las been roughly
estimated at $1,000. 600. 900. but until
the new tariffs are worked out and
put into operation the exact amount
Is problematical. With passenger fares
increased one-fifth and Pullman
charges advanced one-half, passenge er
travel probably will be reduced.
Expected to Yield $277, 900 900.
Based on the present passenger
traffic these increases are expected to
yield the roads a return Of $277, ,0O0,-
900, all of which was sought to help
absorb the wage advance to railroad
workers. which the railroad labor
board has informed the commission
will work out at $s1s.000. 600, instead
OF the s600,0 900 first estimated.
The carriers have figup6d the in
crease at ss25,ooo. 900, but for the
purposes Of the rate case the COM
mission used the boards figures.
The estimated net operating income
of 31,1s4 900, 900 which the roads are
to receive as a result OF the fare
raises represent 6 per cent on the aE-
gregate value Of the railroad proper
ties, which was placed by the COM
at s1s,soo, ,o0o. 900, or $1.140.- $
100000 less than the carriers est.
mate. OF the total income received
by the roads. one-half Of per cent
Of the aggregate vffue. or $s4 100000
must be set aside annually for addi-
tons and betterments.
Thus the actual net operating in
come going into the treasury Of the
carriers would be 5000 900, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
ANOTHER DROP IN FLOUR.

Takes Tumble Of SO Cents Per Bar
rel in Minnesota.
BY Associated Press.
Minneapolis, Aug. 2.--F1our took a
further drop of SO cents q barrel at
the principal mills here today. Quo-
tations on family patent in ninety
eight-pound cotton sacks, car load
lots. went from s12.35 to $f2.75. To-
days drop follows a recession OF 90
cents last Saturday and compares
with prices OF $14.50 to $14.75 q bar
rel on July "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

An alumnus Of New York Univer-
sity has contributed to the $6,450,000
endowment fund $299.77, which he
figures is equal to the annual differ
ence between the tuition fee he paid
and what 1t cost the university to
educate him,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Corn at Critical ST gre Be-
cause of Lack IF
Moisture.
YIELD REDUCED
DURING PAST WEEK
Threshins Shows Small Yields Of
Winter Wheat Because of Winter
Killing and Ravases Of IHessian Fly
Spring Wheat In Northern Seo-
ton Suffering From Drouth-EarIy
Potato Crop Complete Failure.
BY Associated Press.

oy Associated Press.
Springfield, H., Aug. Corn is at
a critical stage in Illinois, according
TO the bulletin Of the bureau Of crop
estimates, issued this morning. AL
most no rain has fallen during the
week, and, due to this fact and the
ravages of the chinch bug In central
and southern Illinois, corn has been
deteriorating steadily.
AS threshing of winter wheat pro-
ceeds," the bulletin says, the extent
of the damage caused by the Hessian
fly and winter killing is reflected by
many unusually small yields, es-
pecially In the larger wheat growing
countries of the south"
Small Grains Suffer.
In northern counties the spring
wheat is showing rust and scab in
some localities. The crop has suffered
from lack OF rain, as has also the
oats crop. Oats are on short straw
as rule, but in most sections heads
are well filed"
Early potatoes are a practical fail
ure, and the outlook for the late crop
Is not favorable, due to the drouth."
All hay crops and PASTURES are
suffering from lack Of rain, and
grasshoppers and army worms have
done much injury in southern sec.
tons. Yields Of berries are checked
by the drOuth Peaches and peors
are promising good crops. Sprayed
orchards in western Illinois will
make unusually large yields of apples,
and the prospects for the crop are
fair in the SOUTH
The health Of all classes Of live
stock continues to be good. The
number of animals on feed are much
reduced compared TO last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

Cork was used by the Roman san
dal makers for soles, and they some
times applied 1t very thick in order
to increase the stature of those
women who wished to be thought
taller than they really were.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Doubt Success. Of Peace ParI,y.

Ooupe SUCCESS OF Peace Farley.
BY Associated Press.
Warsaw, Aug. 1, p. m.-Doubt was
expressed in diplomatic circles here
today as to whether an agreement
for an armistice would come out Of
the negotiations between the Polish
ana soviet emissaries at Barano-
vitchi. 1t was thought the soviet au-
thorltles were likely to insist upon
terms too severe FOR the Poles to ac-
cept.
The Polish delegates carried with
them Into the Russian lines port
able wireless outfit which they in
tended to use for communications for
Warsaw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
PLENTY OF SUGAR FOR ALL.
Crop $4,000 Tons Greater Than Last
Year.

Washington, Aug. 2.-People who
have soft -pedaled the sugar bowl for
the last six years may be interested
in the statement that the crop con-
ditions on July promise an in
crease Of approximately $4,000 tons.
or enough to load a train Of freight
cars about seventy miles long, al
lowing forty tons per car. Tie sugar
beet crop this year covers almost
million acres. as against the five-year
average Of about two-thirdy of a
million.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Preparing speakinq campaIan

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Senator Harry 8.
New, Of Indiana, chairman of the re-
publican speakers bureau, left today
for Marion, ol, whore he will confer
with Senator Warren Harding, pre-
paratory to mapping out the coming
speaking campaign.
Before his departure Senator New
held long conference with Repre-
sentative James w. Good, OF Iowa,
who will be in charge of the speakers
bureau at the central regional head
quarters here. They will meet again
Thursday to start assigning the more
than $4,000 speakers enlisted in be-
half Of the republican ticket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02

American Sues Mexico For Arrest.
BY Associated Press.
Mexico City. Aug. 2.-William o.
Jenkins. former United States Con-
sui agent at Pueblo. Mexico, will in
stitute damage suit for his recent
imprisonment, according to a Pueblo
dispatch today to E. L. Universal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
More /Iowa Miners Idle.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Des Moines, Aug. 2.-More coal
miners were reported away from
work in various parts of the state
today than last week. Between fif-
teen and eighteen mines, employing
several hundred men. were reported
affected. Only one mine shut down
last week, resumed work today, it
being at Charlton. Three mines near
Des Moines. one at Granger, the
Hiteman and Hoacking mines, were
reported added to Saturdays list, at
which the men were not working.
Both union officials and operators
said Saturday they expected the sit
uation in the state to be Improved
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Ultimatum Sent to Reds
Ordering Withdrawal
of Troops.
GIVEN THREE DAYS
TIME TO COMPLY
Polish Peace ENJOYS Reach Destina-
tion-Doubt Expressed Regarding
Success Of Mission-Carry Wire.
less Outfit With Which 20 Keep
Outside World in Touch With Pro.
gress Of Negotiations.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Vienna, Aug. 2.--Roumania has
served an ultimatum on soviet Rus
sia, giving the soviets three DAYS to
withdraw their troops from Rouma-
nian territory. according to Belgrade
dispatches received here today.
In the event Of Russia's failure to
comply, 1t Is added, Roumania will
declare general mobilization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
No News From Peace Envovs,
BY Associated Press.

London. Aug. Up to early this
afternoon nothing had arrived in Of
Hc1al British or Polish quarters in
London to indicate definitely whether
the Russian and Polish emissaries
had actually come into contact.
Hot fighting along the river Narew.
In the region northeast OF Warsaw,
Is reported In Sundays official soviet
communidue from Moscow. A cross
Ing OF the, river at one point by the
bolsheviki is announced. and pro-
gress against the Poles. further to the
southeast. in the Bielsk region. is
claimed. The soviet cavalry also is
reported pressing in northeast Of
Lemberg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Rail Shares Advance.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Aug. 2.--Speculative
and investment sentiment on the
stock exchange was hopefully dis
posed at the start Of business today
as the result Of the sweeping adj
vances In railway passenger and
freight rates granted by the inter-
state commerce commission. The
news brought In q large volume of
buying orders from all over the coun-
try. Railroad shares Of all descrip-
tions were absorbed on a steadily
rising scale, with the advances rang
ing from to S7s points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
Grand Jury to Look into Goal Famine.

Chicago. Aug. 2.-Judge Robert 4
Grove, chief justice of the criminal
court, directed the August grand jury
today to investigate the coal famine
which threatens Chicago and de-
termine/ whether any one in Cook
county is engaged in a criminal con-
spiracy to bring about a coal short
age.