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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
TWELVE YEAR OLD
BOY BROWNS NEAR
THREE | BRIDGE
Alec Piechocki Goes to Death
in Clayhole Northwest
of City.

While mis- mother was down town
shopping Monday afternoon 12-year-
old Alec Piechocki. 1905 w. Ford St,
in company with a number Of his
playmates went swimming at the
northwest cay hole near the Three
l railroad bridge, where he was
drowned.
Monday evening, efforts of the po-
lice. who were dragging for the body.
proved futile. The lad was seized
with cramps and his body is probab-
ly lodged in some of the debris in
the pond.
Seeing their playmate sink from
signt, Alec's youthful companions
became frightened and ran from the
swimming hole. The drowned boys
clothing lying on the shore, told the
story. The police were notified at
1850 o'clock and the police boat at
once began dragging the clay hole
in search Of the body. They worked
until $50 o'clock Monday evening
with no success.
Work Is Hard
1t is thought that considerab BILE
difficulty VIII be encountered in find
ing the body owing 10 the fact that
the clay hole is filled with rubbish.
Tie first message Of the boy 3
death 10 reach the Piechoch fam
lily was when the police brought
Alec's clothes home for identifica-
ton. His brothers stood on the shore
watching the police officers dragging
for the body. The police Will con-
tinue dragging the clay hole Tuesday
IN an effort TO locate the body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
SCOUR NATION FOR
ALLEGED MURDERER
IN TRUNK MYSTERY
Police in Larger Cities of
Country Seek to Obtain
Clues in Detroit Case.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
DETROIT. July 26.-Search for
Eugene Leroy, whose v,fe's multi
a:ed body was found jammed in 4
trunk shipped from Detroit to New
York. assumed nationwide proper
tions Monday
Police in every large city Of the
country were asked to aid in the
search after Pauolman Leo Trum-
bull of the Detroit police depart
ment had failed to identify a man
giving the name of Roy Millen and
held by Chicago authorities pend
ing investigation of Leroy.
That jealousy and revenge played
in the supposed murder in the re-
ported contention OF Allan a Tatum,
now in Birmingham, Ala, and who
told police there that he knew Mrs.
Leroy intimately in Detroit several
months ago Tatum's name was
written on the trunk that contained
the murdered woman's body. he
expressed the belief, IL is said, that
Leroy may have killed MS wife
through jealousy when ne learned
that she had been in Tatum's COM
pany and that Tatum's name was
used on the trunk with revenge as
the motive.
Officer Leaves.
A Detroit detective left Monday
for Birmingham TO bring Tatum TO
this city, If possible. in an effort l.
throw light en- LeRoy's whereabouts
A second trunk believed TO have
Dcen sent TO New York and though;
9 Il
murdered woman, is being sought.
Positive Identification Of the dead
woman was established the police
say by Patrolman and Mrs. Trum-
bull and others who recognized
clothing found in the trunk with the
body as having belonged 10 Mrs,
Leroy. A sweater which Ms.
Trumbull once had borrowed was
among the clothing.
Police investigation Monday indi-
Gated that Mrs. Leroy had been
married previously 10 her marriage
to Leroy. According to information
In the hands Of the police she was
the divorced wife of southern
puGilist named Jackson. Her maiden
name is said 10 have been Katherine
Dixon and her home was in Stark
vile. Miss.
IcROy's Description.
LeRoy's description, as sent Mon
day TO police departments in all
large cities follow.
Age 23 or pa: height feet, o Il
inches; weight 145 pounds; smooth
face; swarthy complexion; jet black
hair, combed straight back. scar on
left leg; teeth good. even.
When last seen Leroy wore q
dark green coat. green soft hat silk
shirt bow tie. tan CXfCrds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
GOVERNOR COX
WILL DELIVER
SHORT SPEECH
Acceptance Address Will Be
Just Long Enough to
Tell the Story
BY Associated Press.

DAYTON, Ohio. July 26.-Gov
Cox made considerable progress on
his address for August accepting
the democratic presidential nomina-
ton. The governor found, however.
that he was unable to carry out his
plan for locking" himself in his Ii
brary TO work on the speech. But
between several visitors, the candi-
date put in some good licks on the
hurried drafting job.
The address, the governor said,
Will be Just long enough TO tell the
story" but because of its embryonic
stage ne could make no definite pre-
dictions as to length. He is TO send
IL in installments, as subjects are
CONF leted TO his newspaper office
here for composition and then he
promised TO use the blue pencil
vigorously" on proofs to eliminate
every unnecessary word.
COnfcrs With Judge.
Between shifts on his address, the
governor Monday conferred with
Judge J. G. Johnson of the Ohio su-
preme court, who made the Cox
nominating speech at San Fran
cisco. II was their first meeting
since the convention and Gov Cox
thanked the judge for the success
ful outcome of his efforts.
The western people seem TO rea-
lize that Gov Cox is one of them in
their ideals and aspirations" said
Judge Johnston, who toured the west
en- route To his home at Springfield.
They believe Gov. Cox is for the
people. They refer to him as
Jimmy" like Theodore Roosevelt
was called Teddy" II indicates a
feeling of personal interest and re-
gard. as 1 believe Gov. Cox is the
first presidential candidate since
Teddy" whose first name is being
popularity and generally used"
Farmer Makes Call.
Another caller OF the governors
was Oscar +. Bradfute of Xenia. o.,
of the Ohio farm bureau and a di-
rector OF the federal farm bureau as
well as former member of Pres't
Wilson's industrial commission. Ag-
ricultural affairs were the Principal
topic of bis conversation with the
governor who also had a social call
from John D. Spreckels. jr., of Cali
fornia. Sen. Pomerene, Ohio, of the
senate committee investigating cam
paign expenditures is TO see the gov
ernor Tuesday regarding continuance
OF the inquiry during the campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
ROOSEVELT APPROVES
NOTIFICATION PLANS
BY Associated Press.


EASTPORT, Me. July 26.-Plans
for an informal and non-political
reception 10 be rendered 20 Franklin
y. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of
the navy by citizens Of Eastport on
Wednesday evening. were approved
Monday by the democratic nominee
fer vice president. who is resting
at his summer home on Campo Bello
island. \ committee headed by
Mayor John y. Henward. who is a
republican. explained the arrange
ments TO him.
Among other callers were Gov.
William Neptune and Horace Mich
olas of the Passamaquoddy tribe of
Indians. whose reservation is at
Pleasant Point. near the city. They
were dressed in full tribal regalia.
Mr.. Roosevelt said that during his
trip here from Boston on a destroyer
he worked on his speech Of accept
anCe. 20 be delivered when he is
Officially notified OF his nomination.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
PLAN ADDITIONS
TO SCHOOLS BY
SALE OF BONDS
Oliver and Linden Schools to
to Be Enlarged luther
Questions Bids.

Efforts to overcome the congested
cond .tions In the public schools are
under way and were expedited by
the action of the common council
during it's meeting Monday evening
Prior to the meeting Harry r. WAR,
attorney for the school board. ex-
plaiued the proposed extensions to
the council. According to Mr. Wait
the council. under an old law. must
take favorable action upon the pur-
chase of school property or erection
of school buildings.
The expense, however, is met by
the school government and not by
the civil government. according 10
Mr.. Wair. To defray the expense of
the proposed additions TO the Oliver
and Linden schools, the school board
will issue bonds. Recently a state
law was Iassed permitting a five
per cent interest rate on school
bonds for a period of five years. In
view of this fact the board will float
bonds to cover the expenditure
which at rough estimate Will
amount TO approximately 100000.
Will Get Loan.
There may be some difficulty en-
countered in the sale of the bonds
owing TO the fact that they are only
for five years but Mr.. Ware stated
that he and the board are in COM
municatiOn with several large
banking houses and feel reasonably
certain that they can negotiate the
sale. The proposed extensions at
the Oliver school will amount 10
ak fveaa frlN
100000 will be spent in enlarging
the Linden school
The work according TO tlie con-
tracts. VIII be under the superv.-
sion OF Austin and Shambleau. arch
itects. and Walter Schneider, another
architect The resolution ratifying
the action Of the school board was
adopted by the council without any
difficulty and the board will rush
the work as fast as possible. Ac-
cording TO Mr.. Wair 1t is probably
that several additional portable
schools will have 10 be erected 10
care for all the students this coming
school year and it is possible that in
some cases half day sessions may he
necessary TO care for all the stu
dents. The latter measure, however,
will be used only as a last resort
as Mr.. Wair states that the board
did not deem this advisable.
An explanation as TO the variation
I'm bids offered TO South Bend by the
American LaFrance Apparatus COM
pauy will undoubtedly he thrashed
out ny the committee of the whole
at its meeting next Monday evening.
Tie resolution ratifying the contract
entered into by the City Of South
Bend through its board OF public
s1fety and the American LaFrance
company was brought up for its
fret reading. The resolution which
the contract is a part Of. states that
the purchase price Of each 500 gal
1cn>-,r1n.r-r,rn nN PACE EnI-RN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
Final July Clearance Day Thursday

Next Thursday Final July Clearance Day in South
Bend 1t is regular lneruban Day and of the
important of the entire This bargain day
naugurated by South Bend merchants last year and proved
an unqualified that they prepared feature
stronger than this year.
Throughout South Bend will be found special Of
ferngs Merchants the day of clearing their
shelves preparation for the arrival of Fall stocks The
result is desirable useful merchandise of all kinds be
purchased at q fraction of their former prices.
Better come South Bend Thursday and yourself
many dollars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
VILLA TROOPS FIGHT
GOVERNMENT FORCES
BY Associated Press :


EAGLE PASS. Tex. July 20
Arrival of Pancho Villa, bandit
chieftain, at Sahinas Monday morn
ing was Immediately followed by
sharp encounter with government
forces numbering about 25 men, ac-
cOrding 10 information reaching
Eagle Pass late Monday afternoon.
II is said Villas forces total be-
tween 500 and 500.
villa. who advices say, came tc
Sahinas 10 negotiate by telegraph
with the dc la Huerta government
on terms for surrender of himself
and men. Will start on another war
path IL his terms for giving HIM
self up are not accepted. il is re-
ported here. Refugees are coming
20 Pieiras Negras from the Sabinas
district fearing trouble as result
OF Villas presence. il is understood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
ORDERS POSTAL MEN
TO SHUN POLITICS
~ Assnciated Press.

Ey associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-All
postmasters are warned TO refrain
carefully from engaging in perni-
cious political activity during the
pending political campaign" in an
order issued Monday by Postmaster
General Burleson.
Quoting rulings by the civil serv-
ice commission. the order gave no.
tice that presidential appointees in
the postal service are forbidden 10
solicit Cr receive contributions. must
not use their free TO control pO-
ntic0l movements or cause public
scandal white employees octuallv
under civil sc vice are forbidden 10
take an active part in management
OF conduct of political campaigns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
Uncle Sam S Greatest Tax Bill
Collected During Fiscal Year

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The na-
tion's greatest tax biIl-S5, 41O, ,2s4,-
ST4. was collected during the fiscal
year ending June so.
Official figures Monday night
showed that the tax paid in the last
II months had exceeded all esti-
mates. congressional and official, by
approximately $500. 900. 900 and was
nearly 75 ger cent larger than the
total OF taxes paid in either Of the
war years OF 1s1S or 1919 The 1918
tax levy yiefded s3.69S.619,63s and
the taxes in 1919 aggregated $685.
950.612.
Collection Of this record breaking
assessment cost the government
k26,75O.00l, or about 55 cents for
each Sl0c.
Revenue derived from income ana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
SOUiet Plan for London Meeting
Regarded as Scheme to Aid Reds

question At issue-the cessation Of
the war with Poland--might better
be considered first by the principals.
The United States. IL was explained.
has peculiar interest in the situa-
tiOn aside from that OF desiring
stabilizatiOn OF political conditions
throughout Europe. but the method
suggested By Russia was regarded
generally as "a contrivance OF the
soviet authorities TO use the Polish
situation TO advance the information
al status Of Their regime
The new move was pointed as the
latest OF long series Of attempts at
negotiation included the prinkipo
conference. which never was held.
and the London conference regard
ing the resumption OF trade with
Russia. which Is vet 10 De held
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
BAILEY LEADS RACE
N TEXAS PRIMARY

DALLAS. Tex. July 26-Addi-
tional returns from remote districts
failed 70 alter materially .he lead
Joseph Weldon Bailey. former Unit
ed SJatcs senator from Texas. held
over his nearest opponent Pat ".
Neff. for the guDeruatorial nomina-
tion in Saturdays dcmr rcr;tic pri-
mary. with practicaI'y two thirds Of
the estimated totai vote tahulated.
the race stood. Bailey, lI7,6T1;
Neff. 114.O8S: Robert r Thomson,
% 021: Ben f. Looney, 3S,916.
Bailey made the Spen chop plan
his leading issue IN the Urinary
campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
AGED WANATAH NAN
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH

Special to The News-Times.
Laporte. Ind, July 26.-Andrew
Derrick. aged 10. one Of the pioneer
residents of Wanatah met a tragic
death late Monday afternoon when
a fast Pennsylvania train struck him
as he was about TO cross the double
tracks. The old man had waited
for a freight to pass and was in the
middle Of the parallel tracks when
a passenger train struck him. sew
body
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27

excess profits taxes alone were
SS.G44.35s.737 for the l. months
which is nearly $3.50. 100000 larger
than collections f~om thv same
sources in either Of the last two
years. An increase for this year also
was shown in the receipts from mis-
celleueous taxes which brought in
S1.465, ,729, ,136. These taxes totalled
S1,243,s41,s09 and 5,591,700 for
1919 and 1918 respectively
OF this amount S1.156,0sI.403
came from the financial heart OF
America-the Wall Street district.
The Chicago district paid all but
s4,351.758 of the total illinois taxes
OF s442.233, 3,OT0. Next following Illi-
nois was Ohio with taxes OF S372.-
31e.54s and Massachusetts, with
S35O-92s-233.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
By Associated Press /;

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. July 2s.-Rus-
sias proposal for a conference with
the allies in London was regarded
unoffiCially here. Monday. as a skill
ful maneuver 10 effect a quasi rec
ogniuou Of the soviet regime ON
cially the state department was
without any knowledge OF the SOW
let suggestion. but il was clear that
unless some more urgent reason
than now IS apparent is given the
United States will be I'm no haste
10 accept an invitation 10 join in
such conference even though one
were extended.
IL was assumed here that the
United States would be asked TO
participate. but the prevailing opin-
ion appeared 10 be that the specific
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
DISMISS NEVIS PLEA
FROM JURY VERDICT

LOS ANGELES. Calf. July 26.-
The appeal OF Harry s. New, jr., for
merly of Indianapolis. from jury
verdict convicting OF second degree
murder in connection with the slay-
ing OF his flancee. Freda Lesser, was
dismissed Monday by the district
court OF appeals. Counsel for New
did not argue the case. New Is now
serving "A sentence OF from ten years
10 life Imprisonment in San Quentin
nenitentiary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
EARTHQUAKE ROCKS
CITY OF SANTIAGO

BY Associated Press:
SANTIAGO, Chile. July 26.-This
city was rocked by a strong earth
quake at 1880 o'clock this morning
but little damage has been reported.
According 10 Information ca CHI
ing the telegraph 0f6cts the disturb
ance was felt throughout he cen
trail zone OF the comfy ifom Sc
rena 10 Conception. The duration
OF the shock is estinagel mere az
from four to six seconds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
G.. o. p. WILL NOTIFY
COY. COOLIDGE TO-DAY
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOClated Press.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, July IS.
Republican party leaders who con-
tituJed an advance guard OF the host
expected. had gathered here Mon
day night in preparation for the GER
emonies Tuesday when Gov Calvin
Coolidge will be formally notified
Of his nomination for vice president.
Members Of the notification commit
tee. headed by ]. Henry Roraback Of
Connecticut, several national COM
mitteemen. leaders prominent in
state party councils and original
Coolidge men arrived during the day
ard at conferences completed ar
rangements for Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
SAYS TROOPS SAVED
POSSIBLE MASSACRE
Bv Associated Press :

HV AsSociattu fTtse.
LONDON. July e6.-Sir Ham1r
Greenwood. chief secretary for Ire
land declared IN the house OF Com
mons Monday night that the troops
and police had shown the sternest
inpartiality IN ireland and that the
presence Of the troops and warships
had saved Belfast from a possible
massacre OF thousands and north
ireland from devastating civil
war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
SIX CARS DERAILED
ON PENNSY LINES
Bv Associated Press:

IN NNsD|IdTEU
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July 20
six cars, four sleepers and two day
coaches, OF the Western express on
the Pennsyi yania railroad were de-
rallied at Bird-in-Hand, seven miles
east OF Lancaster, Pa, at 1880
o'clock Monday night. Although no
reports OF casualties had been re-
ceIved by the company here up 20
midnight. relief train was sent TO
the scene from Harrisburg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
Asks Pardon for Russian
Girl IN Missouri Prison

BY Associated Press.
New York. July 26.-A pardon
for Mollie Steiner. to allow her de-
pOrtation 10 Russia, is asked in a pc
tition sesnt by her counsel. Harry
nberger. TO the white house. IL
became known here Monday. She
is now serving a Is years sentence
in a Missouri federal penitentiary
for mailing anarchistic literature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
THOUSANDS HOMELESS
FOLLOWING TYPHOON
BY Associated Press

MANILA, July 27.-Thousands
were rendered homeless by a ty-
phoon which. accompanied b. tor
rental rains, swept the island Of Lu-
zon during the past ten days or two
weeks, causing tremendous damage
A dyke in the Tarlac river, central
Luzcn, was broken, flooding thou
sands Of acres Of rice and sugar
lands and carrying off hundreds of
small houses. Loss Of life was re-
ported small.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
POLES And SOVIETS
DISCUSS PEACE Plan
ar Associated Press

hT As-nFAaNeu tlfee
WARSAW. July ga represen-
tative OF the foreign office left for
the front Monday He will accom-
pany the military commanders who
are 20 meet the soviet representa-
tives 20 arrange for conference
for a discussion OF the Polish armis-
tice proposals. which Russia has ac-
cepted In principle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
FINISH THIRD

Rv Associated Press.
ANTWERP. July 26.-The Ameri-
can team finished third In the Olvm-
plg running deer com petition at the
ARTILLERY range Monday. There were
four entries and the scores were.
Norway. IFS. Finland. I5a. America.
IbS: Sweden. 155, out OF possible
aso
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27
THE WEATHER

Indiana. Lower Michigan: Fair Tues,
nd Wednesday; warm er Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-27

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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-09-23
COLLYER ITEMS

Walsh's were entertained Sunday at
Tague's-
Harry Lucas and family were town
visitors Sunday afternoon
Chas.. Hickman and wife spent Sun
day evening out at Glenn,s.
O. L. Weidle and family were town
visitors Saturday evening
Warren Mack was county seat
visitor Saturday evening
Misses Razak are entertaining
friends from Esbon, Kansas.
Claude Frye and family of Arnold, ,
were Co1lyer- visitors Sunday.
Those were some extremely warm
days we experienced last week
Several cars of wheat were loaded
and shipped out during the week
Rev FIR DreiI1ing is entertaining
Rev. FIR. Fischer, from East St. Louis.
Mrs. Chas. Seirere was out last
week at Parker's helping cook for
threshers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-09-23
Mrs. Rose Krhut and little daugh-
ter were Quinter visitors Friday aft

Mrs. Rose Krhut and little daugh-
ter were Quinter visitors Friday aft
ternoon-
". J. Racks sale Saturday after
noon drew a large crowd and every
thing sold we'll
Miss Anna Briggs went to Hays
Tuesday to have the wound from her
recent operation dressed.
Rumor says that Mr. Blackwell will
soon commence buying eggs in con-
nection with his cream station
The Union Store received a large
shipment Of peaches last Thursday
and they were rapidly disposed of.
The display of new draperies, coats,
the finest up-to-date models to be
had.
Mrs King killed a large rattle
snake in her yard and it had seven
rattIAs and a button so it must not
have been a very young one.
Mr.. and Mrs SteigeIinan were early
callers last Saturday at C. c. Lucas.
Mr. Steige1man went out to- fix in
running order new mower C. C. had
purchased from him.
Miss Anna Razak returned Satur-
day from a visit at Esbon and her
many friends were glad to see her
smiling countenance behind the count
ers of the Union Store again
Mrs. Clyde Vanderbur and Mrs.
Laura Eberhard went to Hays Sun
day to see their sister who was re-
ported as being very low at St. An
thongs hospital.
c.. c. Hickman and wife motored
to Quinter Friday evening and
brought Miss M. Uhrich and Mrs.
Krhut and little daughters home with