davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
INDIANA DEMOS
PLEDGE AID TO
WILSON FORCES
Convention Resolves to Strongly
Endorse Administration, Saying
All Pledges Fulfilled.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 20.-Aft-
er all night deliberations the res
olutions committee of the Demo-
cratic state convention finished the
report which was submitted to the
convention today.
1t strongly endorses the Wilson
administration, declaring he "ful-
filled the pledges of the platform
on which he was elected" and
that 'he kept us out of W until
the aggressions of the military
caste of the central power perpe-
trated acts of war against u.s."
Wilson's Views Espoused.
1--WE demand the ratification OF
the treaty of Versailles and Amer
ican membership in the League of
Nations, as presented by the presi-
dent to the senate of the United
States" declares the plank of the
League of Nations; land deplore
the fact that for partisan reasons
the Republican senate has refused
to ratify the treaty. This miser-
able failure has lost to America its
spirit OF leadership in the world,
blocked the development of her
trade to which she was justly en-
titled, and. if persist | j., will in
volve the whole world in a welter
of bolshevism. We repudiate ac-
tions of Indiana senators in oppos-
ing ratification and deny that they
represent the will of th-ir constit-
uents. We denounce the unlawful
and unwarranted effort OF the Re-
publican congress to create peace
by aso-called peace resolution" -"
Pride in Marshall.
One resolution states, I'VE have
great pride in Thomas r. MARSHALL
and have noted with utmost sat
isfaction the increasing considera-
ton throughout the country of his
imminent fitness for the presi-
dency."
The report exults over America s
part in the world war and pledges
the party ito respect the memory
of the dead in the betterment OF
the living: to care for the wounded
and disabled" The Republican
congress is condemned for utter
lack of constructive statesman
ship" and the report pledges the
Democratic party Ito meet the re-
construction problems fairly and
wisely when in control of con-
gress."
Labor Rights Approved.
Declaring its belief in the rights
of labor to organize, the party
goes on record as believing "ir
furtherlng all legislation to better
working, housing and living condi-
tions of all classes of labor; and
that wages should be paid com
mensurate with the high standard
of living"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
Continued on Page Two.l
OKLAHOMA man
NAMED TO LEAD
NATL. FIREMEN

Peoria. ILL.,. May 20.--J. Bart Fos-
ter of Oklahoma City. Okla. was
today elected president of the Ma
tional Association of Firemen at the
closing session of the convention
held here. Other officers are:
Vice PRESIDENT. G. Hitchcock.
Council Bluffs. Iowa.
Secretary-John Mersh, Evanston,
Ill.
Treasurer - John W. Reisch,
CrOokston. MINI.
National organizer - Clarence
Smith, Marion, Ind.
National statistician-Simon kel-
lerman, Edwardsville. Ill.
The executive board, made up OF
the new officers. will select the next
meeting place.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
EQUAL|TYlS IS
mARSHALL'S
PARTY PLEA
Vice President, as Indiana
Keynoter, Urges Equal,
Exact Justice.

Indianapolis. Ind, May CO.
Equal and exact justice to all
men," as remedy for unrest, was
prescribed by Vice President Mar
shall in his keynote address today
before the state Democratic conven-
ton. He also urged Jail sentences
for protteers and increased produc-
tion.
The vice president also expressed
the hope that President Wilson and
the senate would reconcile their
differences over the peace treaty
and that it would be ratified; but
said no man should be read out CT
the Democratic party because OF
his opinion on this question.
"a lifelong advocate of a resort
of courts and not to force" said the
vice president, Il gave my unquali
fed endorsement to the altrustic
views of the president, in the de-
fense Of which views he has broken
his body"
Opposes Dry Letup.
Any let up in the enforcement of
national prohibition until legal
charge has been made in its provi-
sions was opposed by Mr.. Marshall.
while the prohibition amend
ment remains, it must be enforced
/ in accordance with its provisions"
he said. III crystallizing public
sentiment does not as the days go
by get back Of it, the people will
find a way lawfully to lessen what
some deem to be its rigors."
The vice president assailed the
Republican congress, declaring it
has laid its hand upon nothing and
has thought of nothing save a pro-
posal to prevent during an unpre-
, cedented scarcity OF manufactured
! products, the dumping of foreign
made goods on our markets as an
oblation to the great god "Protec-
tion," that he will not permit the
lowering of prices lest 500 per cent
! stock dividends may no longer be
! declared.
Warns Against Decisions.
'Let US not delude ourselves into
the belief that the currency and
, credit of this country can double,
the population increase and the
production remain at standstill,
and yet that the high cost of living
may be reduced. Let US quit talk
ing about the profiteer and begin
I failing him. And let the man who
works understand that in greater
production he benefits himself as
we'll as his fellow man.
Restoration, now that the war is
ended, of freedom of speech and Of
! the press with punishment for
those seeking to create disorder Of
overthrow the government by any
other than legal means, was urged
by Mr.. Marshall.
Cheer for Soldiers.
While omitting any direct refer
ence to. soldier bonus legislation
the vice president said he would
say to the former servicemen
sound of body and mind" that
they can obtain almost anything
they want from congress.
ut will be afraid to resist YOU.
he continued. But looking back
upon your glorious record, l beg
you to consider whether you want
to 60 down in history as OF the
tribe of Nathan or Of the tribe OF
! Oliver Twist"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
RUSH EMPTY CARS
WEST TO RELIEVE
JAM IN FOOD, FUEL

New York, May 20. In al effort
to move east vast supplies OF food
held in the west because of lack Of
roalroad equipment. The PeEnsyi-
ia railroad today began saeed-
ing westward long trains of emrty
cars. All outgoing freight has been
halted by the Pennsylvania for As
hours. 1t is expected that during
the day other roads also will place
short time cmbargoes into effect.
The car shortage. coupled with
labor disturbances on the roalroaJs
is rapidly creating an acuy" situa-
ton here, it was said by business
neE. who asserted that in,lustria.
operations were being seriously
affected.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
WARFARE BETWEEN
LOWDEN, THOMPSON
BREAKS OUT ANEW

Chicago, May 20.-Another brush
between the Lowden and Thompson
political forces in Illinois was as
cured today by Governor Lowden's
headquarters, which announced
that he would ask the state COM
mittee at its meeting on May Is at
Springfield to postpone any action
toward reorganization until after
September primaries.
1t has been known for some time
that the Thompson forces had con-
Itemplated the reorganization at the
May Is meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
REDS CONTINUE
DRIVE AGAINST
POLISH TROOPS

London. May 20-The offensive
begun last Friday by the bolsheviki
against the Poles along 50-mile
line on the northern front was con-
tinuing successfully up to Wednes-
day, according to an official state
ment from the soviet government
received by wireless from Moscow
today. The Polish retreat was con-
tinuing and was panicky at some
points. the statement declared
The capture OF large number Of
prisoners and immense amounts of
supplies is claimed.
The bolsheviki report their ad-
vance in the Chekassy region, along
the Dnieper, to the south Of Kiev, to
be continuing, but state that there
is no change near kiev itself.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
late BULLETINS

Washington, May 90-In.
vestigation Of presidential can.
didates' campaigns of both par
ties, including their contribu-
tiOns and expenditures or use
Of influence, was ordered today
by the senate.
Washington, May s0.-The
senate voted today to insist on
its provisions as to the national
guard, but returned the army
reorganization bill to confer.
ence for further negotiations.
Washington, May 90.-An.
other series of conferences be-
tween sugar dealers and the
department Of justice will be-
gin here today.
Washington, May 20.-The
senate voted today to retain in
the house merchant marine bill,
senate committee provision ex.
emptmg from excess profits
taxes the net earnings Of Amer.
lean owned ships engaged in
foreign trade, providing q SINH
lar amount Is reinvested In new
ships.
London. May 90.-Premier
Lloyd George may be forced to
retire after the Spa conference
because Of iii health, It was re-
ported here today.
Chicago, May 20.-Reestab.
lfShment of the three zones Of
railway wages was advocated
today by E. T. Winter, repre-
senting the Association Of Rail-
way Executives, before the fed.
eral railroad labor board.
Washington, May a0-A 10
per cent stock divided tax,
retroactive to Last March Is,
was approved today by the
house ways and means commit
tee rs . part Of the taxation
scheme for financing soldier
relief legislatien.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
EXPORTS, IMPORTS
RECEDE IN MONTH

Washington. May 20.-Exports
for April decreased $135,00O, 900
while imports fell off $30,000,000 as
compared with the trade figures Of
March,. it was announced today by
the department Of commerce.
Exports for the month were
valued at approximately 1854, ,000.-
900 against $3.50, 900 900 in March
and $715.000,00O in April last year,
while imports amounted to ap-
proximately $495, ,000. 900 compared
with $524.000, 900 for the preceding
month and $273.000. 900 for April.
1919.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
MDITS PuLAGE
SMALL OHIO TOWN

~
ss...' suo' Ohio, May 20.-In true
norn style. six bandits this
Dssa' Dss'as shot up the main street of
sos..v vnio, near here, seriously
4 sa tS James Warner, a bank
I,ssI INVADED the Peoples Savings
u ane escaped with $4,000 in
rsad sad Liberty bonds.
b s,.aspeople scurried for shell
- !ne bandits sped through the
e !. seet In touring car, shoot
~ the bank. the bandits
[sa Mark Casler, the assistant
|iess. with the butt Of q revolver,
| iSa him unconscious. The
escaped
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
WEDS 2 GIRLS NOT
OF AGE, BUT ISN'T
BIGAM1ST, VERDICT

Chicago. May 20.-Marrying two
young girls under age does not ccu-
stitute bigamy. it was decided BY
a jury in Judge PANS court yester-
day, and Anton Barlow was found
not guilty of charges.
He married Freda Newman. 16.
and later Charlotte Lazarus. Is.
The jury held that his marriage
to Miss Newman was not legal as
she was under age. Hence his Sec
ond marriage was not bigamous.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
METHODISTS ELECT
End NEGRO BISHOP

Des Moines. Iowa. May 20.-Elec-
tion of NJ. w. Clair Of Baltimore as
the second of the two negro bish-t
ops OF the Methodist Episcopali
church was announced at the gem
eral conference today. His vote ON
the ballot taken last night was
56s. with 4SS necessary to elect Il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
River Forecast.

River Forecast
River stage, Z feet, fall OF i In
last "a hours.
River forecast - Only slight
changes in the Mississippi will oc-
cur from below Dubuque to Musca-
tine,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
GERMAN FLOATING
DEBT Is SWELLING

Berlin, May 20.-Germany's fioht-
ing debt is increasing by 5000, ,0OO.-
600 or 1000, ,000,0 900 marks per
month, Gustav Bauer. minister OF
finance told the national assenhiy
yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Z DEAD IN
FIGHT OVER
Ev|CT|0NS
Mateawan Miners and
gleuths Clash in Mine
Faction War.
BULLETIN.

Mateawan, W. Va, May 2O.-
Thirty members Of the state pO.
lice force arrived in Mateawan
this morning. There has been
no recurrence Of disorders since
last night when 10 persons were
Killed in q pistol battle between
authorities, citizens and detec.
tives Of the Baldwin-Felts agen.
q, A death list carried II
names, but authorities assert
there were only 10 killed. They
have been unable, however, to
ascertain which Of the names
should be eliminated.
Mateawan, W. Va, May 20-With
100 deputy sheriffs patrolling the
streets and detachments of the
state constabulary expected, the
situation was quiet today in this
mining village. the scene of the
killing Of II persons last night in
4 battle between private detectives
and citizens.
The deputies had the situation
we'll In hand at daybreak. and
made no effort to dispense gather
ings Of citizens.
Clash Over EyictiOns.
Last nights shooting. in which
Daldwn-Felts detectives clashed
with citizens and the Mateawan pO-
lice, resulted, according to authori-
ties, from action of the detectives,
who eyicted several miners from
Stone Mountain Coal company
houses yesterday. Two Stone
Mountain company mines were
closed recently following efforts to
unionize them. The miners claim
that the detectives were sent to
dispossess families of workers who
had been dismissed by the concern.
Mayors Death Incentive.
A shot, said by authorities to
(sfaVe been fired from coat pocket
by Albert Felts, detective, and
which ended the life of Mayor Ca
bell FISHERMAN of Mateawan, start
ed the battle.
Felts, according to authorities,
vas killed by Sid Hatfield, chief
o. police of Mateawan.
The shooting became general
and when the battle ended, seven
detectives, the mayor and four coal
miners were dead and three other
persons badly wounded.
telts, it is said. had a warrant
'ot the arrest of Chief Hatfield on
eaarge OF taking a prisoner from
detectives.
Active in Colorado Riots.
Denver, Col, May 20.-Detective
ALBERT c, Felts, who was killed in
.ae miners troubles in Mateawan,
" va. figured prominently in the
ludlow strike troubles in Colorado
~ 1913. AT an inquiry into the
.uuiow troubles, Felts testified
aas ne had cen employed by coal
vpefators OF the state for four
.ears and that he had brought a
alaenlne gun from West Virginia
Asiots. ~ A
Union Chief Indignant.
Washington, May 2O.--John l..
M MMSs president of the United
,a.ae Workers of America. sent a
WUsssage to Governor Cornwell OF
,," ~" virginia, today, regarding
m ,s'. nights shooting urging that
,;essures ,;sa,s to prevent lawless ac-
~llies' by "murderous hirelings
he coal operators" be taken.
h, - statement Lewis said: I'VE
49, ~. repeatedly called the atten-
,s ~ VI Governor Cornwell to the
Gsr.e Gu.e conditions existing in the
80, pa river. Little Coal river and
lssnontas coal fields of that state.
- VI tnose districts police pow
M. aaVe been assumed ,y the pri-
cos, uetectives in the employ OF
n,. .ompanies. There is no war
,nn, ~ law or justice for the as
sanption Of police mowers hv nr;-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and prob
ably Friday. Somewhat cooler to-
night.
Highest yesterday, 54; lowest
last night, 56.
Wind velocity at Z a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation, "a hours. none.
12m. Sp.m. Am.
Naafae uaafoH fAdaR
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Springfield Reduces.

Springfield. ILL.,. May 2o.-The
price cutting movement. now preva-
lent throughout the country. was
growing here today. Additional
stores announced price reductions
On mems and wome0's clothing ap-
proximating 50 per cent. SILK
shirts received the worst siashing.
SIS values selling at 81.
Dig Bargains In New York.
New York, May 20.-Broadway
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05

French Government Report
Cd 70 Have Decided e o.
cupy More Territory.

Paris, April 5.-tHavas)-Frsnch
troops, commanded by General De.
Goutte. Which are stationed along
the Rhine, are prepared to- enter
German 8 territory this morning. ac-
cording to the Wtesbaden correspond
n Of the Matin. II sisS reportedg that
the French government has decided
to occupy, cities on the right bank 'of
the Rhine as a reprisal for the moye-
ment Of German government troops
into the neutral zonefixed by the
Versailles treaty. No official an
nouncement has been. made of such
an order. however. NJ, :
Newspapers continue to discuss the
situation resulting from the entry of
Ruhr basin, and the Retit Parisien
declares the indications given by the
German note concerning these forces
do not correspond with the informa-
|tion received by Marshal Foch. De-
mand Is made by the Journal that
the expenses of the occupation be
borne by Germany, andeit issuggest-
ed that cities occupied be taxed to
make up this amount.
The British government will de-
cline to cooperate in the occupation
OF Frankfort, Darmstadt and other
German, cities, according. to theaLon-
q correspondent Of the Petit Pa
risien. but will, he says, "favorably
follow the action of France, realiz-
ing the Importance of the situation
In h southern part Of the Ruhr
district, says the Echo de Paris, the
German government troops have ad-
vanced without resistance, but have
encountered serious opposition in the
central portion of the Ruhr basin.
i Two hundred persons have been
killed In a fight near Duisburg, az
cording to information reaching this
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05

charges the other with diverting its
cars when ent across the borders or
using them to the delay OF their re-
turn.
Frontiers remain drawn with rigid
restriction throughout this part of
Europe. There are prohibitions of food
import and export, limits to the
amount of money the traveller may
take with him out Of the countries,
police and passport regulations of APP
palling strictness. all carried almost to
the point Of absurditv, CALLING person
al and baggage examinations at every
border and everywhere soldiers and
armed men.
Applies to Austria.
The foregoing applies to Austria as
a country. Wienna's situation is the
same with relation to the other pro-
vinces. If Jugo-Slavia and Bohemia
will. not send food and supplies into
Austria neither will the Austrian pro-
vinces send them to the capital. They
too have utterly failed to live up to
their agreements Of last summer to
furnish certain quotas Of foodstufrs.
They restrict the visits of Viennese
within their boundaries while the
~peasantry refuses to sell for ~valueless
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05
Aliens Must..Be Good
To Become Citizens

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April B.
Aliens who wish to become natural
lied citizens must come before the
judge with clean hands," Wilbur F.
Booth, United States judge. for the
district Of Minnesota, tells the Gov
eminent Savings Organization. THE
law provides" says Judge Booth.
that the applicant for naturalization
during his five years residence with
IN the United States must have be-
haved as a man of good moral char
acter, attached to the principles of
the constitution of the United States
and Welt disposed to the good order
and happiness OF the same In view
OF this provision. inquiry is always
made touching the attitude of the
applicant toward the recent war and
what Efforts he made toward carry
ing on the war and what contribu-
ttons. to recognized war activities.
answers to%:inquiries are given weight
IN Determining whether the applicant
has been attached to the principles of
the constitution. OF course it is not
possible to lay downs hard and fast
rule that no applicant shall be adj
mitted to citizenship unless he has
contributed to q particular war ac-
tivity inasmuch as there may have
peen reasons for failure so to do"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05
APPOINT NEW
COMMANDER OF
AMERICAN LEGION

indianapolis, April 5.-Franklin
D'Olier, national commander Of the
American Legion, today announced
the appointment of Gerald J. Murphy
of Rutland, Vermont. as director of
the service division at national head
quarters, Indianapolis. MI. Murphy
has served with the American Legion
since he establishment of temporary
national headquarters in New York.
He was born in Rutland in 1896, He
was graduated from st. Michael's col
lege, Winooski, Vermont, with the
class of 1917 and then m~atriculated
at Georgetown university law school,
Washington, D. c., but left to join the
infantry before the completion of, the
year. 80
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05
NOT
&. 0PAY LOSSES
Price of Bread and Flour in
Austria Advanced to Aid
Retailers.

Vienna, Feb. 16.-The Austrian gov
eminent has refused longer to bear
the burden Of the loss of about 49,
100000 crowns a week to cover the
difference between the purchase and
selling price of cereals and, ons
quently has raised the price of bread
and flour. /,
This problem of providing bread
and flour at prices which the people
can afford has been made much more
difficulty by the constantly declining
exchange value of the crown. In the
latter part OF, January the treasury
was paying $50 crowns 10 a dollar
while in some private trades as high
as $40 crowns were paid for a dollar.
Food Problem Worse.
The food problem has been made
worse by the failure of neighboring
countries to live up to agreements and
contracts. Fol months Jugo-Slavia has
had some 5000, 900 real dollars of
Austrian money which was given to
pay for stipulated food supplies. In
not one. week. it is said. has more than
a small percentage of the agreed upon
although. according to allied investi-
gators. there is a food surplus in
LJugo-Slavia.
Neither the pressure of the entente.
the representations of the sub-com-
mission Of the Preparations commits
sion, nor the visit Of Chancellor Rem
ner to Pragues has brought" Czecho-
Slovakia to the fulfillment of her coal
agreements. The proportion of the
agreed upon coal deliveries from that
country has been negligible and is re-
garded as the principal factor in Aus
tria's present plight.
Plays Vital Part.
k The disruption of the railway sys-
tenn Of the old empire also plays a
vital part in present conditions. 1t was
designed as a single system and adapt
ed to the needs of the hen existing
state. But it has been broken into sep
arate systems in each country. Aus
tria. Bohemia Ind Jugo-Slavia. each
is attempting to operate its portion as
Independent system while railway ex-
perts Of the allies have pointed out in
vain thai none of them can be made
efficient under the circumstances.
There has beer an unequal .distribu-
ton of cars and locomotives and while
the entente representatives and COM
m~issioners are struggling with the
problem of a fair ALLEGATION of rolling
stock and motive power each country
49,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-05

He was later attached to the war
risk section then being formed by the
late Major Willard ID. Straight and
sailed for overseas duty December IL,
1917. He saw service at the various
d~ebarkation camps in England and
Scotland. He left Brest in January,
1919, and was discharged from the
army February, 1919. He had risen
to the rank of regimental sergeant
major but was never commissioned.
He was assistant head Of the special
service section Of the bureau Of war
risk insurance for three months and
was then called to headquarters of
the American Legion as assistant head
of the insurance division and later of
the service division, which took over
the work and handled all other claims
of ex-service men. =.
Mr.. Murphy succeeds Charles F.
Sheridan Of Syracuse. who has been
head of the service division at ma
tional headquarters of the American
Legion.