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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Eighteenth Amendment to Con-
stitution Upheld By U. ST.
preme Court.
V0LSTEAD ACT IS valid
Enforcement Measure Declared Con-
stitutional BY High TrIbunal--
Ruling 10 Unanimous On Main -.
lssues-Dry Victory Complete.

Washington-Both the federal pro-
hibition amendment and the Volstead
enforcement act, passed by congress,
were held constitutional by the United
States supreme court in sweeping
decision.
Ruling Unanimous on Main Issues.
The courts opinion on the main is.
sues involved was unanimous, Assoc
ciate Justices McKenna and Clark,
however, dissented In part.
The opinion was rendered by JUS
tice Willis Van Devanter. The courts
opinion was very short, setting forth
only the courts conclusions. Chief
Justice E. D. White rendered supple
mental opinion, concurring in the one
rendered by Justice Van Devanter, but
going more fully into the issues in
volved.
Beer Over Half Per Cent Banned.
The courts decision means that the
Volstead law prohibiting the sale Of
any beverage containing one half OF
one per cent or more Of alcohol must
be enforced in very state Of the Union,
regardless of whether the state has
ratified the amendment, State laws
providing higher alcoholic content,
such as have been enacted in New
Jersey, Wisconsin and Rhode Island,
are nullified.
The decision dispels the hope of the
brewing interests that the properties
could be used for the manufacture Of
light beers and wines and thus mini
mize the losses due to national pro"
hibition.
Complete Victory for Government.
The courts decree, rendered after
three months of legal attacks on the
law by the liquor interests and the
wet states, is a complete victory for
the federal government and the pro.
hibition forces. 1t is so far reaching
that it settles once for all that ma
tional prohibition will stand until the
prohibition amendment is removed
from the constitution by action OF
three-fourth of the states.
All tho contentious made by the
most skilful lawyers Of the vets were
swept aside on the ground that twas
legally ratified and that the states in
80 doing gave congress power to en-.
act the Volstead law.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Revive Cane Cultivation.

La Crosse, Wis.-High cost of su.
gar and it's scarcity has revived an old
time agricultural pursuit in La Crosse
county and many farmers are for the
first time in years raising sugar or
sorghum cane this year. Sorghum
mills have been in operation in La
Crosse county for years, but little cane
has been handled for many years, far
mers abandoning the raising of the
product in the years that sugar was
cheap and sorghum quoted at low
figure. - z. E.. - - -. r.. ..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
DAVIS GETS P0LK's PLACE

Neutrality-suspicious. B. Davis, who
has been assistant secretary of the
treasury department, will accept the
post of undersecretary of state when
Polk leaves, the state department an
nOunced.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
new YORK IS SECOND CITY

Washington-New York has fallen
more than 100000 short of being the
worlds greatest city, according to fig
ures given out at the census bureau.
The American metropolis has a popu-
lation Of 5,621,151 persons, according
to the 1920 census. Official figures
obtained here showed London with
6.726,763, still the worlds metropolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
SUFFRAGE NEAR FINAL TEST
Goes To Third Reading In Louisiana
Senate

Baton Rouge, LATHE Senate
passed the federal suffrage amendment
to the third reading after heated de-
bate. 1t will come up for final action
in few days.
Congressman Champ Clark will ad-
dress joint session of the general
assembly and has declared he will urge
the Legislature to ratify the amend.
ment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
LONG SESSION ENDS
Congress Quits Until Dec. s Bar
ring Emergency.
Budget Measure Fails Of Passage Over
President's Veto-Wartime
Laws Stand.

Washington-The Sixty-sixth Con-
gress has ended its second session.
Unless a grave emergency arises
which makes necessary a special ses-
sion, it will not meet again until De-
cember 6.
The close of the session was marked
by none Of the hectic rush that gen.
orally attends a getaway of Congress,
but there was the. usual applauding
and cheering in the House chamber
after Speaker Gillett's gavel had re-
leased the members for the first long
vacation Congress had had since the
United States enterd the war.
The House cleaned up it's work ear
ly and twice recessed to await pos
sible Senate action on pending meas
ures. The Senate remained in con-
tinuous season and as the result Of
small sized filibuster there the bill to
establish a national budget system
failed of passage.
Wilson Vetoes Eleven Bills.
Eleven bills and resolutions passed
by Congress in the closing days OF its
session including the waterpower
meaure and. the joint resolution re-
pealing most of the war time laws and
proclamations, were killed by Presl.
dent Wilson through pocket Veto
Fifty eight measures, including the
merchant marine bill and that provid.
ing for the exclusion and expulsion Of
aliens who are members of anarchistic
associations were approved. The Pre-
isdent explained that the measures
which died with the adjournment Of
Congress without his signature did not
reach him in time for their proper con-
sideration.
The water power bill was passed
several days ago and had been refer
red to the Interior and War depart
ments for their opinions since it would
affect matters under their Jurisdiction.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Jap Women Slain BY Reds.

Honolulu Japanese war Office
has announced that, according to Rus
sian witnesses, several hundred JAP
anese,> including women and children,
were murdered March IL at Nikola-
evsk, Siberia, by Bolsheviki and that
no Japanese had been left alive in the
town. The small Japanese garrison,
commanded by Major Miyako defended
the consulate for five days, but find
ing themselves great outnumbered,
burned the building with the docu-
ments it contained and committed sui
eide, the dispatch added.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Life Sentence For krueaers.
Madison, Wis.-Frank and Leslie
Kruger, two alleged draft law evaders
who killed Harry Jenson Of Clark
county while resisting arrest, must re-
main in prison for life, according to
decision by the state supreme court,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

1ubonio Plague at Vera Cruz.
Mexico City-Several cases of what
is believed to be bubonic plague have
been discovered at Vera Cruz, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Excelsior.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
HUNGARIAns SIGN TREATY

Signatures Attached at Palace In
Versailles.
Versailles-The treaty of peace
with Hungary was signed in the
Grand Trianon palace here.
The Hungarian treaty was the first
Of the treaties framed by the peace
conference to be signed ahead of time.
Hugh c. Wallace, the American am
bassador, witnessed the signing of
the treaty.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Found Guilty Of Murder.
Mount Clemens, Mich.-Lloyd Pre-
vost was found guilty Of the murder
Of j. Stanley Brown by 4 Jury in
circuit court here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
DEMO.

\ At a. special election held in Sobieski
village last week, it was voted that
hereafter the village vote; separately
from the township of Swan River. Six
teen voted for separate voting and five
against. = s>~5'~,@.s - :"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
STORY IS RUM0R, hAY0S SAY
Report Of Coming Operation On Presi-
dent IL Denied.


Rochester, Minn.-The business Of
fee Of the Mayo clinic here, after first
declining to affirm, deny, or comment
upon reports that President Wilson is
to enter the hospital here for an opera
tion, asserted the story was "only
rumor." Reports that the Doctors
Mayo have been summoned to the
White House, and that the President
is to come to Rochester as their pa
tient have been persistent in various
parts of the country.
"It'o lie," Secretary Tumulty said
in Washington when told of a pub
lished report that President Wilson
was to be taken to Rochester, Mimi,
for an operation. Tumulty authorized
a fiat denial.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
BonIiIas To Be Free,

BonIIIaS ] Be Free.
Mexico City-1gnacio Bonellas, for.
mer ambassador to the United States,
under arrest since his capture follow
ing the murder Of Yenustiano Carran-
"a, will be liberated Immediately, Pre-
sldent de la Huerta announced,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Fur Prices Cut so Per Cent.

Fur Prices Cut so Per Cent.
Edmonton, Alta.-A so per cent cut
in the prices paid to- trappers for raw
furs has gone into effect in the Ed
monitor district and north. This is the
result of the recent declines on the
London and other large fur markets Of
the world.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
100 Arrests Threatened.

Milwaukee, Wis.-Following conf1s-
cation at Kenosha of a truck load Of
whisky, gin and vermuth consigned to
Milwaukee saloonkeepers, prohibition
agents are threatening an investiga-
ton which they say will lead to up
wards Of 100 arrests.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

-sundry Civil Bill Passed.
=Washington-The sundry civil ap-
preparation bill was passed by the
Senate, completing Legislative action
of the measure. It now goes to Presi.
dent Wilson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Will Wilke Of Grey Eagle has been
honored by the National Editorial as
ISOLATION by being elected its president.
Mr.. Wilke is past president Of the
Northern Minnesota Editorial associa.
ton.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Marine EARNS $17,500,000
International Mercantile Company
Makes Good Showing.

New York-Estimated earnings of
the International Mercantile Marine
company for 1919 amounted to $685.
595,881, against actual earnings of
$17,534,704 in 1918, according to the
preliminary report issued for publica-
ton. Deducting interest on bonds and
depreciation on steamers, the latter
item amounting to 1925, 1854, leaves a
net result of $17,160,9s5, or $5,567, $40
increase over 1918.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Norway For Peace With Russia.
London-A Christiania dispatch
states that the Norwegian Storthing,
voted 102 to 6 favoring motion ap-
proving the governments resumption
Of peaceful relations with Soviet Rus
STA.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11
Fact Brought Out BY Speech Of
. Knox in Opening National
Convention.
FIRST SESSION IS BRIEF
Old Guard Plans TO Turn Gains To
lowden BY Weakening We J and
ohnson-Demonstr Ab.
sent at Opening.

convention was called to order at
1884 a. m. by viii Hays, chairman of
the national committee. After the In
vocation senator Lodge was introduced
as temporary chairman and delivered
the keynote speech, and the address
called for a convention decision on
the League Of nations.
After the appointment Of commit
tees the convention adjourned for the
day.
The real job Of framing the Repub-
l1can platform was entrusted to reso-
luttons subcommittee Of 13, while the
full committee Of So appointed by the
convention was conducting q public
hearing for all Of those who had sug-
gestions to offer.
Senator Watson Of Indiana, over
whelmingly elected chairman Of the
committee, followed the usual custom
and assumed also the chairmanship Of
the subcommittee. Among the other
members named by him were Senator
Borah Of Idaho, who wants a plank re-
jecttng entirely the League of Ma.
tions, Governor Beekman of Rhode
Island, who has publicly objected to
too much senatorial control in the con-
vention, and Ogden L. Mills Of New
York, who headed Chairman Hays 20
lcies committee of III.
Hope to Weaken Both Sides.
The fight between candidates now
Is concededly to weaken both the
Wood and Johnson forces and turn
the gains to Lowden. Whether it will
succeed remains for the convention it.
self to decide.
This, in brief, sums up the situation
az it refers to the bg three.
Mr.. Hitchcock, Wood manager, said
he had heard Of the claims that Wood
delegates would not stick, but he was
not alarmed.
"They will stick" he said. "rheir
number will grow until we have
enough"
The brief and outwardly harmonious
session of the convention convinced
almost everybody that the big scene is
not ye tready. A god deal. Of preltmt-
nary stage managing and rehearsing
Is going on lin back" and it is obvious
that the majority Of delegates do not
know their lines.
Demonstrations Absent.
In such a tame opening as is ex-
pected only when the nomination is
cut and dried, there was not single
demonstration for any candidate
an evidence of compelling sentiment
for any one of them. Obviously every
body was waiting to see what the
other fellow could show waiting for a
bandwagon.
There is an element which wants
neither Lowden, Johnson nor Wood,
and their hope is that three ballots
will show that none of the big three
can get commanding majority. \
The plan now is to have all nominal
ing speeches delivered at the Thurs
day session, even If the convention has
ia sit through most the night and take
the first ballot. Then the real con-
test would come on Friday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

We received a card, apparently sent
out just previously to the withdrawal
Of Julius Schmahl, but received after
ward, with the wording "Vote for julius
A. schmahl, the only republican candi-
date that can be elected. According
to this testimony, which is agreed to by
an increasing number, it is up to the
democrats to stay in their own primary
and select the next governorsof Mime
Sofa -. L.; s'--~s :.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Many Preus supporters, who were
demanding that Schmahl withdraw from
the race for the republican nomination
for governor, don't seem to want to
give Schmahl any credit for withdrawal
because done at such late date, yet
they are asking other candidates to do
the same thing. They can't damn
Schmahl and have his friends like IL.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-06-11

Wilson Signs Radio Bill.
washington - President Wilson
signed the bill allowing use Of naval
radio for press and commercial wires.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05
WEI BRIGADE IS ROUTED BY VOTE
 IN CONGRESS
uoIISE "STEPS ON" STRAIGHT
 DIT DRY REPEAL PROVISION.

Washington, March 4.-Siege war
 t.re against the prohibition enforce
 rent act was inaugurated today by
 awet" members of the House.
 Though repulsed 254 to 86 in the
 initial attack, made in the form of a
 ,traight-out repeal provision, offered
 ly Representative Eagan, Democrat,
 New Jersey, as rider to the legis- |,ativa bill, the anti-prohibitionists
 told the House they planned to raise
 the issue again during the considera-
 son of every bill that comes up ap-
 ,ropriating funds for enforcement of
 ile prohibition amendment.
 While the "wets" of the House
 were making their fight, Attorney
 General Thomas F. McCran of New Jersey, filed suit in behalf of his state |ir the supreme court to declare the
 ,nendment unconstitutional and to ,pevent federal officials fro menforc- nQ it. The court, on the motion of assistant Attorney General Fierson, fued Monday for hearing arguments il the original suit filed by Rhode Is- hnd and on the appeals from Ken lucky and Massachusetts decisions in yoving validity of the amendment Attorney General McCran contended the amendment was not properly arawn and that Congress possessed Inc power to propose constitutional amendment regulating the habits and morals of the people. The enforcement |sst passed under authority of the amendment, his bill set forth, was Therefore null and void.
 The move of the House anti-prohi- l |bfionists came unexpectedly during |ccnsderation of an appropriation of |345OO0OO for prohibition enforcement | After Speaker Gillett had refused to |mstain the point of order against the |rspeal provision raised by Representa- live Garrett, Democrat, Tennessee, the |ndr and it's allied motion to elimi- nate the enforcement appropriation were voted down overwhelmingly.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05
BANK ROBBERS
 ARE HEMMED IN
THREE UNMASKED MEN ROB CASHIER AT ST. CHARLES MEN SAID TO BE KNOWN.

Dewitt, Ark, March 4.-At a late hour htis evening posse is believed to have surrounded in a field the three men who, unmasked, walked into the Bank of St. Charles at that town, early this morning, and after throwing three revolvers in the face of the cashier forced him to hand over $700, all the money he had in his cage at the time. After making a hurried getaway the robbers were fired upon by posse that was hastily assembled. One of the bandits lost his coat and a large part of the money when. shot from the gun of a pursuer wounded him. The extent of his injury is unknown.
 St. Charles is a small town IS miles south of here in Arkansas County.
 A posse of especially deputized men was sent from here as soon as the news was received. M9r
 The three men are known, having resided near here and neeb about town for about three months. At a late hour tonight the sheriff and a posse is reported to have the men surrounded in a creek bottom near St. Charles.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05
WILL
 STAY CAPITAL
BECOMING IMPATIENT AT RE- STRICTIONS ON HIS RECREA- TION-NO PLAN TO LEAVE WASHINGTON.

Washington, March At was learned at the White House today that there is no present plan foi the president c o,eave Washington. His physicians are understood to believe that he would be more benefited by remainingat home than he would be by a sea voyage or a trip to some re- sort as he can best follow out here his desire to keep in intimate touch with official business.
 President Wilson is becoming inn patient at the restrictions placed on his recreation and following his au- tomobile ride yesterday has discussed with Rear Admiral Greyson, his phy- sician, the possibility of playing golf in the near future. 1r. rCeyson saio | ri;.y that il probably would be snv- eral weeks before the president would be permitted to make a round of his favorite golf course in nearby Vir- ginia.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05
FIGHTS PLAN
 TO AID GERMANY
FRANCE FEARS REVOLT IF FUR-
 THEIR CONCESSIONS MADE HER POSITION IS PRECARIOUS

Paris, March 1.-The French gov ernment will make determined oppo- sition to any revision of the treaty of Versailles that would modify her claims on Germany, it was learned to- day.
 The attitude of the Trench Govern ment, according to the official point of view, is in perfect accord with the sentiments of the new Chamber of Deputies. It is held any further con- sessions by the French government to Germany would not be tolerated by Parliament and the government would be overthrown.
 The French official view of the eco homie conditions, it was stated in au- thoritative circles today, is quite the same as that set forth in Londan that all Europe must be put on a prosper ous basis. The French, however, it was pointed out, are beginning to think their allies have forgotten France herself it not on prosperous basis and not in position to make concessions that owuld affect her own economic interests to an nyone, least of all to Germany.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05
GIVE SOLDIERS FIRSTCALL0N
 PUBLIC LAND
EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS URGED BY CALIFOR- MAN.

Washington, March 4 = Extention of preferential rights of entry on all public lands to former service men was urged before the House ways and means committee today by D. w. Ross of Kerkley, Cal, former engineer in the United States reclamation serv- ice. He approved the Smith land bill providing for a bond issue of 0,000,000 to be sold in ten years for the reclamation of public lands. The bond would bear 1-2 per cent and would be tax free.
 What effect would a tax free bond have on 1-2 per cent Liberty bonds which are taxable? ?" asked Chairman Fordney. ..s
 "The tax free bond would be the most saleable and the provision would make interest so low that set tiers would take the loans," was the reply.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

Lord Grey went about so very lit tie during his stay in America that people wonder where and how he ab- sorbed the complete understanding of the American situation which he re- vealed in his letter. The explanation is, he had a very efficient secretary, who was eyes and ears to him.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

For Sale-40 acres of land miles from Prescott, 30 acres in cultivation good room house, small barn, good well, family orchard, located on rural route, one-half mile from school house and church. Can be bought at a bargain. See Ellis and Allen, Pres colt, 2d3w1
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

FOR ALE-Two mules and a mare, all young, will sell them cheap for cash. Want to sell them to buy delivery wagon and will sell cheap for cash if taken at once Porter Bros. Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant. 2d3w1.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

Superstitious Fifth Avenue mer- chants in Nwe York permitted gypsies to 'sbless" their money tills. After ward it was found that some of the cash had disappeared.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

H. c. Blakely of Prescott route one pas our thanks for a dollar paid on
 Ri subscription to The Nevada News mhile in the city yesterday.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

We will buy your cattle and hogs and pay the top market prices. Mum and Callicott, Phone No. 8. l9tf
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

Get the March Ladies Home Journal from Jack Johnson.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

FOR SALE-A Huose and lot. Can give possession at once. Mrs. T. G.. Moody.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-05

Wilson felt the temper of the country accurately, both in keeping us out of war and declaring wal"
 says Charles Zeublin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-07

Fashion note:-A gold wrist watch is
out of place on an unwashed wrist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-07
DEATHS,

In West Chesterfield, n H., March %,
Miss Clara A Amidon, 60
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-07
TWO PERISH AT FIRE.
Family Hotel in Seattle Burns With
100000 Property Loss.

SEATTLE, Wash. April 1.-Two per-
sons were killed apd five injured in fire
which early today destroyed Hotel Lin
coin, a family hotel in the down town
district with a property loss of 100000.
The dead, father and daughter, were
killed by jumping from the fifth floor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-07
CITY THREATENED
BY LEVEE BREAK
Thousands of Acres Near Muscatine,
Iowa, Inundated-Several Thous-
and Homes in Danger.

MUSCATINE, Iowa, April "A break
III leyee II miles south of this city late
last night has inundated thousands of
acres of farm land and the overflow of a
considerable part of South Muscatine is
threatened. At least 10000 acres of farm
land will be covered by from three to
Is feet of water Hundreds of workmen
are erecting barrier to prevent the food
reaching the homes of several thousand
people
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-07
Highest in AZ Years.

CLINTON, Ia, April With a stage
OF 1875 feet, the highest in 80 years the
Mississippi river continued today will
prospects that it would exceed 10 feet be
fore coming to stand tomorrow.