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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-22

VvTHO was the poison guest" who
w spread disease and death cath a, the the
luncheon party given by Mrs
George S. Case. the wealthy and fashion
able Cleveland. Ohio society leader?
Who was 1t that scattered broadcast at
this smart function the germs which
quickly made thir.y-nine OF those present
seriously Ill and has already sent two of
the women to an untimely grave? Who
was II among all those whom Mrs. Case
welcomed so cordially who might we'll
have shown beneath her stylish hat the
sinister features OF n deaths head, grin.
ming horribly at tho havoc she was about
to cause?
These are questions which Cleyelands
most exclusive society and the citys
medical profession as well are anxious to
have answered. Until they are answered
Until the poison guest" is identified and
placed where she can do no further harm
people in the smart set will be taking
their lives in their hands every time they
accept invitations to dance, dinner.
; luncheon or reception. For ii the mys.
ferrous poison guest" is among those
present the function Is likely to be fol.
lowed by results as disastrous as those
which overlook Mrs. Case and her guests.
1t is virtually certain that the "poison
guest" who wrought such havoc at the
recent luncheon Is n disease carrier fully
as dangerous as the famous Typhoid
Mary" Very probably she looks and
feels in the best of health Undoubtedly
she is wholly unconscious Of the fact that
she Is living menace to everybody with
whom she comes in contact-that sa touch
or her hand may prove fatal and that her
presence at dance or dinner party may
be the means OF injecting everyone else
in the room with paratyphod or the still
more serious form Of typhoid fever.
These are the reasons why the running
down of the poison guest" is such a
difficult matter and why Cleveland society
cannot breathe easy while she is Mt large
accepting invitations to all sorts of
smart affairs and doubtless entertaining
extensively in her own home.
Inc neVerto6e forgotten luncheon that
has resulted in serious epidemic of
paratyphoid, was one Of the social events
of the Summer In Cleveland The parry
was given by Mrs. George S. Case, in
nonor OF the newest member OF tho
wealthy Case family-NIrs. Albert Case
the bride of George S. Cases brother. Fifty
women accepted the invitations and the
gay. extensively gowped throng that filled
the paiat1al Case home on the afternoon
or June 20 included representatives of the
city's most distinguished families.
everybody was delighted with the
charming entertainment Mrs. Case nro.
yided in honor of her new sister-in.law.
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Paratypho!d Is a disease presenting all
the symptoms and morbid signs of q mild
case Of typhoid fever. 1t has been found
associated with 'bacilli closely resembling
though differing in some important re.
spects from the bacillus typhosus found In
genuine typhoid.
Before this diagnosis was established
the various physicians had, by comparing
notes. established tho surprising fact that
each and every one OF the women whom
this mysterious disease had laid low was
at Mrs. Cases house on the afternoon of
June 25.
This could hardly be a more coinci.
dence. Quite plainly the epidemic must
have had its origin in some unhealthful
influences to which these women were
subjected while they were gathered for
luncheon at the luxurious Case home ON
Lakeside avenue. But what could these
unhealthful influences have been? What
source OF Infection could possibly be lurk-
ING mouse where no expense has been
spared to insure physical well-being?
What could have been the nature of the
menace that was evidently lowering over
Mrs. Case and her guests while 4hey were
enjoying this charming social affair?
These were things which physicians and
health authorities undertook to find out.
at first there was an inclination to
cast suspicion on the food served at the
luncheon, but no ground could be found
Tor any such explanation of the epidemic.
Inc caterer is a man above reproach who
uses only the best materials, and serves
them in the most hygienic fashion. He
mad served similar menus at two or three
other homes the same day, and In these
cases there had been no i'll effects Labor.
atory tests showed that none OF the chefs
or walters was carrier of paratyphoid
bacili.
:, The medical experts who were studying
tho problem were at last forced to the
conclusion that Cleveland society numbers
among Its members disease carrier like
typhoid Mary'-a woman who harbors
IN her system so many of the typhoid or
co. 1920. international Feature Service. Inc.
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markable success OF Mrs. Cases 1uncneon
the telephones In the homes OF Cleveland
society began to buzz with evil tidings.
All of sudden there was q great deal OF
illness-more than there had been in these
circles even during the great influenza
epidemic.
Have YOU heard that Mrs. George Case
is quite ill?" one society matron would
telephone to another
mo, my dear. but they tell me that
Emily Glidden and Mrs B. F. Richardson
are in bed with trained nurses In attend
ance on them night and day. Really, they
say poor Mrs. Richardson's condition is
quite serious-that she may not live"
I'm shocked to hear 1t. Why. I saw
them both at Mrs. Cases luncheon, and
they seemed in the best of health"
And SO 1t went. Within torty-eIght
hours, Mrs. Case. the hostess, and thirty
seven of the guests who had enjoyed her
hospitality on the afternoon of June rs
were stricken. All were under medical
care either at homo or in a hospital and
the condition Of several was such as to
cause grave alarm
The list OF patients was a notable one
reading like page from the Social Reg
lister Of the Ohio metropolis. Included IN
1t was one Of the most charming debu.
tantes OF recent seasons-Miss Catherine
Hail, who for several weeks was at deaths
ooor, and who Is not yet fully recovered.
Other notable names among those stricken
were Miss Emily Glidden, daughter of the
millionaire varnish manufacturer, Mrs.
Walter S. Adams. Mrs. H. Stanley Brown.
Mrs. John Woods, Mrs !. L. Jennings Mrs.
c. c. Wise, Mrs o. H. Mix, Mrs. F. M. Raw
and Miss Judith Ranney
AT first there was considerable doubt as
to tho exact nature Of the disease from
which all these victims were suffering.
Some of the symptoms indicated ptomaine
poisoning, others the form OF typhoid fever
known as paratyphoid. Laboratory tests
while not wholly conclusive, threw the
weight OF evidence in favor Of the latter.
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Iyphold Mary" poisoned those oro,,nd
M n with typhoid germs by handlinr tho
1000 which they ate. The poison eno ST.
at MRS. Cases party accomplished tn tho
Sd L,ss dread result by shaking the hands
ber A soIlnv inc cheeks Of her hostess and
no nus tar there have been two fatalities
go an aesult OF the poison guests" accept
ance OF the luncheon invitationwMrs Clara
Richardson, wife OF prominent business
man. and Bonnie Roberts, one of the
caterer's mattresses. But q number of the
other victims have been Mt deaths door
ana Inc recovery of several is still doubtful.
a., one tnlng which strengthens the belief
In the presence of a "Typboid Mary" In
Cleveland's most exclusive circles is the
TACT that the time Intervening between the
ili-fated luncheon party ard the start of tho
epidemic Is exactly that usually required
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The floral decorations
were elaborate; a famous
orchestra played behind a
screen OF palms; the appe-
tizing luncheon was served
most attractively by a cell
ebrated caterer. the menu
including chicken salad,
New York steak, cream
cheese sandwiches and
coffee. It was q most
pleasant affair. this party,
at which, as It later de.
veloped. the angel Of death
was stalking about in the
glise of a poison guest"
While everybody was
still talking about the re-
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parntyphoid bacilli. or
both, that she Is con-
stantly spreading in
lection among those
about her.
Such q woman, It
is believed, was the
poison guest" at Mrs.
Cases party. 1t was
she who spread the
germs that attacked
Mrs. Case and thirty
seven Of her guests
and made them dan.
gerously ill.
The direct cause OF
typhoid and paraty-
phoid is certain bacilli
which medical science
ga 8 lily recognizes.
These bacilli are
spread through tho
bodily discharges of
sufferers from the
disease as we'll as
through persons like
Typhoid Mary" who
are in the best of
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some one among those whom Mrs. Case welcomed SO
I5oIaiahy was tho poison suest-a carrier of deadly
oIseasc germs whose presence a to
OF her ho.es. and the ohor a. If .ho had
displayed beneath her stylish hat the sinister features
OF deaths hend it, bony lips grinnng horribly over
inc havoc she was to cause But there of
knowing that tho poison guest a living men.c.-
she looked and probably felt in the best Of hesitb
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Great Britain Rights Reserved.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
OF
RUSS FOR
SOVIET
Former American Consular
Aid in Russia Says Most
of People Favor the Boil
sheviki System.
(By The Federated Press }

Chicago. Feb. 7.-That the ma
jority of the Russian people are sup
porting the Bolsheviki, is the state
mcnt here OF Graham II. Taylor.
Chicago, former American consular
aid in Russia.
Land is another word for religion
with the Russians. That is the rea-
son the great mass Of them cling to
the Bolshevilli," said Taylor. "The
Bolsheyiki knew the desires of the
majority and when they stepped in
in the crucial moments of the reVo-
luton, they obtained the sanction of
the masses because they used
diplomacy.
Every industry is under the con
troll of the Bolsheyiki. Only two
banks remain in the entire country,
The state bank exists, as does also
the MoskoWskyNovo which is
under the same management as be-
fore the war, except that a Bolshe-
wiki official watches to see that they
act in accordance with the govern
ment policy. This bank is under
the control of the cooperative chari-
ties.
"The Russian church is under
going a change similar to the gov
crnment. Former radical pastors
are turning conservative. The estab-
lishment OF democratic system of
electing church officers is causing
the ministry a great deal of trouble. "
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
GERMANS ARE
AROUSED AT
DEMANDS
Prussian Cabinet Suspends
and Public Officials Talk
Indignantly Over Extra
dition of Teutons.
Especial United Press Wire.)

lSpoClal UullCu IIGSS w lIG.J
Berlin, Feb, 7.-Germany will
resist to the uttermost the allies de-
mands for the surrender Of the
Teuton war guilty, according to
statements of prominent leaders.
",rhe whole government thinks
and acts as ] do" Matthias ErZ-
berger, minister of finance, told the
United Press. I'VE are in complete
accord with the will of our people. :
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg
and General Ludendorff, whose
names are in the list of accused, both
take the stand that no officer shall
surrender himself voluntarily upon
delivery of the demand.
The Lokal AnZeiger said that
Baron Won Lersnef, former head of
the German delegation in Paris, who
resigned rather than transmit the
list of war guilty to Berlin, has ar
rived here.
1.-THE allied demand for such men
as Won Hindenberg, Ludendorff ano
Won Machensen, whom all the father.
land loves" Won Lersner is quoted
as saying, "and whose innocence is
above doubt, must be protected at
all cost If Germany delivers these
leaders she signs her own death war
rant. If she refuses this shameful
demand then her enemies too, will
again have respect for Germany
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
IRISH SOCIALIST
VIGOROUSLY \
PROTEST
Urge Irish-Americans to
Take Steps for Release of
Jim Larkin, Jack Carney
and Others.

Dublin, Feb IA vigorous pro-
test against the arrest OF jim Lar
kin, Ben Gitlow and Jack Carney
Irish radicals in America, was voted
unanimously at the congress Of the
socialist party of Ireland
Denouncing the arrest of the first
two men "by the heresy-hunting
Lusk committee the resolution
urges Irishmen in the United States
to take steps for the release of Lar
kin, 1.-The man whose personality.
courage and devotion to the work
ing class ideals raised the Irish
workers from the abyss into which
! alien and domestic capitalism haG
plunged them"
After similar praise of the high
ideals OF Jack Carney, the resolution
concludes:
I'VE, living under the heel Of 3
! foreign military dictatorship. send
our fraternal greetings to the l. w
w, the communist labor party and
all our working class comrades in
America who are being oppressed by
the industrial oligarchy of America.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07

Tho following self-eXplanatory
resolutions were adopted by the Liv-
ingston Federal Labor union on
Feb. 4:
Livingston, Mont, Feb, 4, 1920.
Whereas, The economic and politi~
cal auxiliary of the Amalgamated
Copper company, commonly known
as the Montana Development assOci-
alton, TO all appearances has started
on a career to fight organized labor
in Montana and to attempt to cut
wages; and,
Whereas, The present loose organ
ization of labor in the state makes
ii easy for a centralized employers
association to fight labor;
Therefore, Be it resolved, that it
is to the best interest of labor that
a state conference of building trades,
cement workers, teamsters, federal
unions and such other unions as de-
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
Livingston Workers Urge State
Convention to Combat Profteers

sire it, be held at Great Falls during
the convention of the Montana Fed
Grafton of Labor, for the purpose OF
considering a state minimum wage
scale and the presentation Of an un-
divided front to the Montana De-
velopment: and,
Be it further resolved, That such
conference be held under the aus
pices of the executive board of the
Montana Federation of Labor and
that the president and secretary OF
said federation be requested to issue
a call for such conference; and.
Be it further resolved, That O
copy of these resolutions be sent to
President Ely and Secretary Taylor
of the Montana Federation Of Labor
and to the Butte Bulletin and Bill
ings Star for publication.
JAMES Il. GRAHAM,
G. w ALLEN,
WILLIAM JARVIS.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
\ OSkE: CREATED
BERLIN RIOTS
JAN A
OEtEW1
Saber Rule of Notorious MIL
itary Dictator in Effort to
Break Labor Brings On
Trouble.
fDy the Federated Press. J

London, Feb. 1.-The struggle OF
the workers of Germany to gain con-
troll OF industry in order to save
their country from disaster under
the saber-rule of Noske was eptom
iZed in the ugly tragedy of Jan. 4.
According to M. Phillips Price, cor
respondent of the London Daily Her
aid, who was an eye witness, the
disturbance was a direct attempt 10
crush labor's demand for the
passage of the workers councils bill.
The parties of The government
block in the reichstag had attempted
TO insert amendments into the bill
which would reduce the councils to
mere advisory committees, with no
control over industry.
The central committees of the
Berlin Workers council, headed by
the Independent socialists and COM
munists, thereupon framed the fol-
lowing demands: ~f.s Yja
/. Equal rights of control win
the employers over production and
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
FEDERAL. TROOPS
FORCES

Mexico City, Feb. The
government forces under Gcn-
cral Sanchez defeated the rryO-
lutionists of the Felix Di;y fac
ton in two battles at Nautlan
and Jicallepcc, according to Of
ficial statements.
The govcrnncnt claimed that
200 OF the rebels were killed,
inculing several generals. Gov
crnmcnt losses were said 10 be
slight.
The DiaZ band had kitinarcd
six wealthy Spaniarsis ana the
fighting resulted when the fed
eral troops vert in pursuit.
The Spanial<Is were rescued.
General Bella f4aycnone, one
Of the most important Di,.A
fesss.ers., was wont.tteti and taken
prisoner. He was " .ormcr gem
cral Of the federal army. Hc
will be taken to Vera Cillz for
summary collrtmartial and
probably will be executed.
General C;sranza and other
federal officers participated i'm
the cngagcmentS.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
sLUsH FROM TOMBSTONE.

Tombstone, Ariz., Feb. 7.-Some-
body hoisted red flag to the flag
staff of the courthouse where the
Bisbee deportation trials are in pro-
gress last night, thus giving an OPP
portunity for the county authorities
to display an example Of intense
patriotic Indignation this morning
All kinds of stuff. including a com
plete Investigation in open court
are promised. Il saIfgSS9[
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
DIES WHEN FOOT
CATCHES IN
SWITCH
Doomed Matron Pleads for
Help for Babe and Hus-
band as Train Snuffs Out
Her Life at Oakland.
ESPECIAL United Press Wire.)

Especial United Press Wire.)
Oakland, Cal, Feb. "A
doctor and nurse are trying to
brighten the existence of Rich
ard Mansfield, Il shipworker,
who is Frustrated today, in re-
sponse to the dying request OF
Mrs. Mansfield.
With q fast electric train
rushing upon her as she stood
helpless in its track, with her
foot clampcd within q switch,
Mrs. Mansfield tossed her one
month-old baby to the concrete
platform, crying: "Save my
baby But the infants skull
was crushed and it will prob
ably die.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07

was threatened with a serious coal
shortage unless ways are found to
move the normal supply into the city.
Ships at sea were buffeted about by
the heavy waves. High tides along
the coast increased the menace from
heavy seas rolled mp by the winds.
The Jersey coast seaside resorts
around New York suffered property
damage from the wind and waves
estimated at considerably over ST.
100000.
The liner Princesse Anne, which
was driven ashore on RockaWay
shoals Thursday night and which
had wirelessed for tugs to remove
1O4 passengers, is in no immediate
danger, reports stated.
Much loss of life along the coast
is feared.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
BLIZZARD RACES Al ()IkQC NORTH ATLANTIC
Will Ask School Board to Erect
Buildings on Days Work Basis

No new Developments have oc-
cured in the building trades stua-
tion since yesterday. although num-
Der Of the members os the building
trades crafts arc being employed in
OF the contractors as
sociation, particularly painters and
electricians,
Some refusals to sell material have
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
lsnecial United Press Wire J

\SpcCldl Oullcu 1929 "hO'J
Washington, Feb. democratic
senators met today at the call Of
Senator Hitchcock to discuss their
program in the treaty discussion
which begins Monday. There is
little likelihood that any program
will be agreed upon which will prove
acceptable to the whole dem ocratic
minority. The chief result OF the
meeting is likely to be that Hitch
cock will get a clear idea Of how the
various senators stand on his guild
ance. He will go to the senate Mon
day with following divided at least
as much as Senator Lodges.
Lodge is assured of the support oi
35 or 40 republicans. HitchcocE
may have much smaller percentage
of support, though he is counting on
43 of the Al democrats.
Senator Hitchcock said he had
learned that President Wilson's posi-
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
SOUNDS PROMISING.

Especial United Press Wire.)
Chicago, Feb. 7.-Leading real
estate men, city councilmen and
here have joined in
fight to lower rents in Chicago.
Pitiless publicity is their remedy,
The newspapers have established
complaint bureaus"
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
HAYES STEPS OUT AND
JOHN LEWIS SELECTED

Washington, Feb. 7.-Franll ].
Hayes, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, yesterday re-
signed his position as head of the
coal miners and was succeeded by
John l., Lewis, who during the i'll
ness of Mr.. Hayes, has been acting
president. Philip Murray, president
of the Pittsburg district, was selec-
ted to succeed Lewis as vice presi-
dent.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
Paper Clothing
Poisons Babies
(By the Federated Press

Paris, Feb, 7.-Babies and child
rem in Hungary are being poisoned
by newspapers in which their moth
ers have been forced to cloth them
to keep them from freezing, accord
received here. Hundreds Of child
rem have absolutely no underclotlir
ing, and their bodies are covered
with eczema and scourges from the
newspaper poisoning. Hospitals
have no bandages, opiates, nor anes,
thetics, says the report.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07

.JobUnion Men
(By the Federated Press.)

Cleveland, Feb THAT the
Manufacturers Association. OF
Youngstown O., an organization to
fight union labor, simply changed its
name to "American Protective
league cloalSing itself with the flag
of patriotism, was brought out in 4
trial in common pleas court here re-
Gently.
Appointment labor attorney of
Youngstown has been framed" by
an agent of the A. P. l.. with a suit
for the alienation of the affections
OF his wife.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
BRITONS CAUSED
WHITE: TERROR
IN HUM GARY
lRy the Federated Press J

tBy inc feueTdleu I'feSS.)
London, Feb. To the Dip
Iomats OF Great Britain are due
the flo,lrishing conditions of
monarchist- clerical schemes in
Hungary and the oppression of
the people under the White
Terror, it is declared in the
radical press. That diplomats
in Budapest are openly trying
to restore The house of Haps-
burg and to fortify the impcliaI-
istic politics Of tle reaction, has
been asserted by English citi-
zens returning from Hungary.
1t was Sir George Clerk, sent
by the Paris council to crush
the revolution in Hungary, who
introduced the white terror
under the troops of Admiral
Horthy, il is claimed. Clerks
first act in Hungary was to nav
(Continued on Page Four.)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
LITvIN0FF DENIES RUSS
PLAN POLISH OFFENSIVE:
ODESSA GARRISON CAUGHT

London, Feb. 7.-Belief that between the Soviet
government and Poland will be averted through action
by the Polish authorities in seeking peace arrange
ments with the Bolsheveki, is growing here It was
learned that number of Influential Americans acting
in official capacity have urged the Polish govern
ment officials to effect quick peace with Soviet Russia
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
ASSEMBLY DEMONSTRATES.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE Prussian ma
tional assembly is suspending it's sit
tings as a demonstration against the
extradition of the German war
guilty. President Leinnert declared
he is convinced no German will full
fill the allies "monstrous demand"
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-02-07
KSPO|SONAT
0BSEQU|ES Of
HER LOVER
Girl Takes Deadly Draught
When Fiance Is Buried
on His Wedding Day. Will
Recover.
Especial United Press Wire.

Especial United Press Wire.)
Oakland, Feb. 7.-Desiring,
she said, to follow her lover to
the grave, Bessie Green drank
poison as she sat in carriage
at Il local cemetery this morn
ing.
Herman Deworal1 had been
killed accidentally and his fun
crai was held today-the day
ON which he and Miss Green
were to have been married.
1t is believed the woman will
recover.