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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
MARY PICKFORD
TRIES TO QUASH
NEVADA'S SUIT
Movie Star Fights Attenp.
to Annul Divorce from
Moore.

Minden, New, Nov. 27.-(United
Press. Mary Pickford, the motion
picture star. through her lawyers
here today. made an effort to
quash the suit brought by the state
OF Nevada to annul her divorce
from Owen Moore.
Since obtaining . divorce from
Moore, Miss Pickford has married
Douglas Fairbanks. The states
suit to annul the decree was filed
on the ground that Miss Pickford
falsely represented that she intend
ed to make Nevada her home when
she instituted her action in this
states courts.
Gavin MeNab, San Francisco. and
W. A. McCarren. Reno. were the
lawyers representing Mary Pick
ford here today. They were ready
to argue in support Of her motion
that the states suit to annul be
quashed. They contended that the
superior court has no jurisdiction
In the case and that the state is
not q proper plaintiff for such a
proceeding. Attorney w. B. Fowler
appeared personally for the state
There were no famous film Stars
present. It was understood, how
ever, that both Miss Pickford and
Douglas Fairbanks were keeping in
close touch with the proceedings
by telegraph and telephone.
It looked as If the arguments
would be made before q standing
room only" crowd. They attracted
almost as much attention as the
appearance Of Mary herself in the
little town of Minden. A large mum.
ber of ranchers came into tow
last night with their wives, in or.
der to be presept.
II the court refuses to quash tht
states proceedings. the next steI
will be the trial Of the suit to an
null the divorce,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
CObLENz BANK
MAKES. BIG LOAN
VIII Remove to Cologne Germans
Criticize American Association
for Buying Interests.

Berlin, Nov. 26.-It is reported
the Coblenzer bank has increased
it's capital from 5000, 900 to. SO. .000,-
900 marks by loan from an Ameri-
can banking association, and has
asked for permission from the
finance minister to remove its head
quarters from Coblenz to Cologne.
This rumor prompts the Vorwaerts
to criticise the transaction as a
step on the part Of foreign inter-
ests to gain economic control of the
occupied zone"
The newspaper expresses the be-
lief the Coblenzer bank will be
used as gateway for other simi-
lar loans to banks and industries,
and the buying up Of German in
terests with allied capital"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
WOMAN WHO
SHOT HAMON
ELUDES POLICE
Body of Oil King Lies in
State-lowden MAY
Attend Funeral.

Ardmore, Okla, Nov. 27.-(United
Press. MANY were wondering to.
day if Mrs. Clara Hamon. charged
with firing the shot which proved
fatal for Jake l.. Hamon, million.
aire oil king and Republican ma
tional committeeman. is still in
ArdmOre.
Previous contentious that She
never left bobbed up again toda.
when two men notified the county
attorneys Office they saw the won.
an on the streets yesterday. Theil
names are withheld. Other reports
state she fled to California.
City and county authorities re.
doubled efforts to apprehend Mrs
Clara Hamon, following Hamon'f
death.
Persons from all walks OF life
began arriving today to pay last
respects to Hamon. His body Will
lie in state in Convention hall from
is o'clock this morning until Mon
day morning. The funeral will be
held from the First Presbyterian
church Monday afternoon and
burial will be in Rose cemetery.
Some believed County Attorney
Russell Brown will change his
charges filed against the woman OF
assault with intent to kill the COM
mitteeman to q murder charge.
Brown, however. said he would stay
his activities until after the funeral.
An inquest to delve into the
death of Hamon may be called.
Brown asserted.
kilograms Of coincidence from
many prominent men in the United
States who knew the millionaire.
flooded local wire Offices.
1t was reported that Mrs. Clara
Hamon was in Chickasha last Fri
day. Oklahoma City Saturday and
Ardmore Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
PLOT TO BRING
BACK MONARCHY
Is DISCREDITED
President Won Kaper of
Bavaria Discounts Story
of Revolution.

Perrin. Nov. q. - ASSOCIATED
Press- Reports that organizations
have been formed in Bavaria for
the purpose of .estoring the mon
archy and ests6lishing Bavarian
domination over Germany were dis
credited by Minister President Won
Kaper Of Bavaria today.
He is in Berlin discussing Ba-
varian affairs with the central gov
ernment and was requested by the
Associated Press to issue a state
ment concerning affairs in that Sec
ton Of the country. Assertion has
been made that rumors relative to
separatist and revolutionary move
ments Of various sorts in Bavaria
have been circulated by opponents
Of the present Bavarian coalition
government, which is bourgeois and
violently opposed by communists
and Independent socialists in Ger
many.
Much that is misleading has
been said," said President Won ka-
per, about the Einwohnerwehr and
the Orgesch in Bavaria. These
rumors have placed Bavaria and
Bavarians in a false light, both
in other parts Of Germany and
abroad"
Recent reports have stated the
"Orgesch" was q nucleus about
which centered a movement to re-
store the Wittelbach regime in Ba-
varia and carry out program Of
far reaching significance In Ger
many. The Einwohnerwehr is an
|organizati0n~ composed Of citisens
and sometimes is known as the
"Bavarian citizensguard.'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
0WNERSFICHT
WAGE INCREASE

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Raising of =
fund of at least $20o, 900 to defeat
the demands of the nat janitnrs'
union for an increasefin in wages was
started today by a committee Of
property owners, who voted at .
mass meeting last night to assess
every property owner in Chicago
81 for each nat owned.
James ]. Carroll. chairman Of the
rentals committee of the Chicago
real estate board. presided It the
mass meeting. Speakers urged or
ganization Of property owners to
combat proposed state laws for nx-
ing of rents, and to oppose alleged
efforts to secure In the coming ses-
sion OF the state legislature an in
crease in the tax rate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
SIXTEEN SOULS
ON LOST BARGE
". ]. PirTie,' Reported Ashore
Near James Island. Search.
ed For by Cutter.

Seattle. Wash, Nov. 27.-No traee
of the barge W. J. Pirrie, reported
ashore near James island. OF the
Washington coast, had been found
early today. according to wireless
message from the coast guard cut
ter Snohomish, which went to the
aid Of the stricken vessel. Sixteen
persons, including the wife of Cap
tain A. B. Jensen and their baby.
were reported on the Pirrie. which
was cut loose from the steamer
Santa Rita in a heavy gale south
of Cape Flattery late yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
Ex-KAISER HAS
PLENTY OF Cash
Plans to Give His Children Larxe
Sums to Keep Up ~Hehen.
xollern Style"

London, Nov 27.-During visits
OF his children at Doom castle dur
ing the past week former Emperor
William Of Germany has taken oc-
casion to discuss with them their
financial resources, says q Doom
dispatch to the Daily Mail.
1t is said the former emperor in
tends to present each of his chill
dren $1,000 pounds in Dutch mon
ey, 80 they may continue to live in
a manner betting the Hohenzol-
lerns."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
CHIEF SPENCER
DIES IN FLAMES

Hammond, Ind, Nov. 27.-Over-
come by smoke while fighting fire
in a 2-st0ry house today, Clyde
Spencer, chief of the East Chicago
fire department, is dead and four
other firemen are in a critical con-
dition. Chief Spencer died at his
home an hour after he was taken
from the burning structure.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
SUSPEND PEsQUEIRA.

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 27.-F. Al
fonzo Pesqueira, brother OF Robert
v. Pesqueira, confidential agent OF
.he Mexican government at Wash
ington, has been suspended AZ Mex
icar consul at Douglas because he
refused to accept an order from
Mexico City to wise the passport
of United States Senator A B. Fall
of New Mexico.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
NEXTCONCRESS
MUST RAISE TAX
OR ISSUE BONDS
Chances Poor for Even
Slight Reduction Rates;
G. O. p. Plans.

Washington, Nov. n.-United
Press THE next congress may be
confronted with the necessity OF
either increasing tax rates or pro
viding for another issue OF long
term bonds. according to prelimi-
nary surveys Of the financial situa-
ton made for members OF the
house ways and means committee
by treasury oficials.
Indications are that chances, are
poor for even slight reductions of a
few of the most obnoxious taxes.
Some increased levies, particularly
on non-essentials, will be recon-
mended when congress reconvenes,
according to reports at the capitol.
The possibility Of increases is
not brought about through in
creased government expenditures.
Republicans plan to reduce these.
The reason ia that the present rates
are beginning to yield far less than
during the years of big war profits.
The current depression, treasury
officials believe, will cut big hole
In the yield of the excess profits
tax, which has brought in a large
percentage Of the government reve-
nues.
Government expenditures con-
tinue high because Of the tremend-
Gus war debt of the country, the in
terest of which amounts to nearly
81, ,250, 100000 a year.
Need Four Billion.
Secretary Of the Treasury Hous-
ton had estimated that for 1921 the
government departments will need
$4,000, 5000. Republican con-
gressional leaders hope to reduce
this total by a billion.
The belief prevails in the reports
reaching congressman that the
present taxes soon will not be
yielding at the rate of $4,000, ,000, ,0Ol
annually.
Representative Kitchin, North
Carolina, Trainer of the present
revenue law, is inclined to think
there will be no big demand fol
the immediate repeal of the excess
profits law, when congress recon
venes.
THE reason is that II the present
slump continues, 30 many less peo.
pie will have excess profits to be
taxed" he said. rhe excess prof.
its tax during the war has beer
justified by the fact that the cur.
rent depression shows that the tai
was not responsible for the high
prices. The tax is still in effec,
but prices have dropped"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27

OFFICE FOR
PRESIDENT
Harding Must Face Age
Old Question as He
Chooses Cabinet.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus.)

Washington, Nov. 27.-The age
old question of whether presidents
Of the United States should have .
single term is up again. Just eight
years ago 1t was raised in congress
when Woodrow Wilson was presi-
dent-elect. and he wrote a letter to
A.. Mitchell Palmer, then chairman
of the Democratic caucus in the
house Of representatives, saying
four years was often too short q
time to complete an administrative
program and that often it was too
long q period to keep an incompe-
tent executive, and that the people
themselves were the best judges.
Now, however, the question has
arisen in connection with the Sc
lection of a cabinet by President
elect Harding. There seems to be
two definite lines Of thought-one
that Mr.. Harding ought to select
men who will be of benefit to him
in case he has made q record en-
titling him to q second term, and
the other is that he ought to select
no men for his cabinet whose own
ambitions would give birth to po-
litical intrigue or An inordinate de-
sire for the limelight on the part
Of the would-be candidates for the
1924 nomination.
Senator Hiram johnson may raise
the question when he revives the
whole subject of choosing presi-
dents by preference primaries. He
is determined to get legislation that
will put an end to the methods by
which the political conventions Of
both parties operated in 1920.
Incidentally, Governor Lowden OF
Illinois pledged himself to be q
single term president in the event
that he we're nominated at Chicago,
and the idea gained considerable
support because of his advocacy Of
it. Also it can now be told that
Governor Cox was in complete
sympathy with the proposal and
was ready to put it in his speech OF
acceptance, but was dissuaded at
the last moment by Democratic
! leaders who argued that such a
declaration should not be personal
but should be embodied in q con-
stitutioral amendment and would
come with better grace after elec-
ton than before.
Cox Was for Plan.
This proposal by which Cover
nor Cox planned to limit himself
to q single term in the event OF
election constituted the mysterious
insert which was to have been tel
egraphed to newspapers through
out the country as an addition to
the copies of the speech Of accept
ance which already had been print
ed and mailed. In support Of the
proposal, there we're others in the
Democratic fold who believed an
announcement of a single term
pledge would bring enthusiastic CO.
operation from Democrats who
were themselves potential .candi-
dates for the presidency. The the
ory was that the would-be candi-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
DRAPERY STORES GO up
IN FLAMES WHEN IRISH
RIOTERS BOMB STREETS
Armed 'Black and Tans"
Order Volunteer Help
ers to Leave Scene.

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stores on 81 fa0ack's sskoeg
here were completely burned
BY fire today, following Q nun.
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allege that members Of the
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miiitary returning from
o9tside Fermoy was amousneu
mi,es Irom tnat town last evsn,,
ana Two oi tne soiuiefS were A!!c0
ana three otaefs wounoe2. a0c
!orry was neiu Oy tree tnse
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
THE WEATHER

Rain is probable tonight and Sun
day. Rising temperature with the
lowest tonight above freezing.
Highest yesterday, IS; lowest
last night, 80.
Precipitation. none.
13m. 7p.m. Tam.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27

River stage rs. = fAll Of L last
- hours.
River Forecast.
Only slight changes In the Missis-
sippi will occur from below Du-
buQue to Muscatine.
JIM. SHERIER, Meteorologist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-27
Middies Break Three
Scoreless Periods Late
in Game.
BULLETIN,

Polo Grounds, New York, Nev.
H-The Navy scored . touch.
down against the Army lust be.
fore the end Of the fourth quar-.
ter hero this Afternoon, making
the scere: Navy, Z; Army, O.
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Continued on Page Four.)
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-29
Some FeWnS Tn TIexaS


at IL o'clock. She preached noble
sermon to a crowded house. The
American Woodmen rendered SPLEEN
did program at 3 o'clock with ]. H.
Allen present and his speech was
brim full of wood craft: music furn-
ishd by Mrs. J. C. Stout. Mr.. S. s.
Shanklin lost his little baby on
the 21st, which was heavens gain.
Mrs. Maggie Vaughn is improving
again and also Mrs. Nancy Ivy. Miss
Annie Derrett entertained the Amer
lean Woodmen at her home on the
22nd, which was given in the home
OF Hon. j. H. Allen, after which
cream and cake were served. DOM
forget the big picnic on the 1915
of June that is given by the X. Of
FPS. Mr.. Wash Hines Of Roxton
came in at our surprise to visi
| friends. Mr.. George Roseman re-
turned home from Fort Worth ant
reports q nice time Mr.. w. Dear
and family have been reported yer!
sick; members pray for their speed.
recovery.
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MEXIA

Mexia, Texas, Hay 27.-Rev. ]. w.
Hawkins baptized eighteen Sunday
night He preached the Baccalau-
reate sermon for Dunbar High
school Sunday evening. We have
class of young men to graduate this
year. Commencement will be Thurs
day night. Misses Anna Wilson,
Theresa Robinson, Pecolia Mcdonald
and Hrs Sallie Chairman attended
the Prairie View Commencement ex-
ercises. Messrs. l.. M. Moore, Oletha
Thomas and Chas. chatham made a
trip to Houston to take examination
in Railway mail. They came bck by
Prairie View and report an enjoyable
trip. Messrs. Boston Thomas, Ran
dolph Farris, Grant Johnson, Clifford
Crter, B. johnson and Joe Chairman
Misses McBay and Mcdonald return
ed from Prairie View Tuesday. DR.,
w. H. White has purchased new
Texas Roadster He has stock in
Texas Auto Company. Mrs. Matte
Williams died last week. Mrs. Carter
has opened millinery shop and
wishes your patronage. Please buy
your hats where you can try them
on, and do not have to buy unless
they please. Please save nicklt
for the Express. We cannot credit.
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ATHENS

Athens, Texas. May 27.-Rev and
Mrs. Snowden returned from General
Conference at st. Louis. Mrs. Ell
nora Franks returned to her home in
Dallas after visiting her mother,
Mrs. Walden. Mrs. Callie Stoyall
added her name to the list of readers.
Mr.. Wesley Tucker returned to Ath-
ems last week. He says that Athens
Is the best place in Texas. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Jordan are visiting In
Dallas and Fort Worth. Mrs. Phoebe
Alex left the 2Srd instant for Dallas
Mrs. Waliie Miller is in Waco. Lit
lie frankie Mae Chambers in on the
sick list. Rev. Pugh and Mrs. Gales
returned on the 22nd from st. Louis
Mr.. Chestnut OF Corsicana is II
town today. Mrs. Rena Mosely Wis
tied Dallas this week. Mrs. Black
man was in town this week. Mrs
Hunter of Waxahachie and Mr.
Polk OF Paris were in town THU
week. Rev. Stevens and his PEG
pie OF the Baptist church are hav
ing a grand rally to-day.
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FORNEY

Forney, Texas, May 27.-- Sunday
school was largely attended at all
Churches. Rev. J. W. Warner was
1t his post and preached three
strong sermons on Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Warner preached the Odd Eel
lows Lodge sermon. Total collection
f29 so. Rev. p. NJ. Mitchell was at
his post and preached one gospel
sermon. The Little Flock Church
entertained their State Missionary
Sunday in the person Of Rev. w.
p. Perry OF Dallas, Texas. He spent
Saturday and Sunday In the city.
MI. Henryson Presley and Miss Pres
Icy Of Bishop. College have returned
bone Mr.. William Grant and sis
ier have also returned from Wiley
University after months stay
Mr.. Wright Of Wills Point was in
town Sunday. Mr.. L. NJ. Sanders
EFT for Wichita Falls last week
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WEATHERFORD

Weatherford. Texas, May 27.-Ser-
vices good at all churches Sunday.
Rev. Murkerson preached a noble
sermon Sunday at 1880 o'clock, af-
ter which he left for Tyler to attend
the closing of the school. Rev
Tardon was at his post Sunday.
Club No. 2, of Mt Zion raised s79.15.
All departments of the church sent
in, round report. Palace Rose
gave a Bon Ton Entertainment Sat
urday night at the residence of Mrs.
Alice Bird. The music was grand
Mrs. Ellen Young of Sherman is
visiting relatives and friends. Mr.
Frank lizard and Henry Warnward
have returned home from school
Deputy Macks was here last week
setting up Worlds Wonder; also
Mr.. Anderson 81 Colbert. Mrs. Lee
ona Rucker and son left for Grand
bury, Saturday. Mr. James Abnathy
spent Sunday at home. Please hav'
your money ready-it takes none,
to buy papers now days.
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MARLIN
recovery,

Marlin. Texas, May 27.--The Chief
Grand Mentor of the Universe gave
us one of his beautiful Sundays and
the various churches did good work
for His cause all day. Sunday
schools in the city had full attend
ance and our efficient Superintend-
ents poured forth heavy instruct
ions. All the pastors were at their
post OF duty ready to give the devil
a heavy charge from Heavens bat
terry Business is picking up at
First Baptist church. While DR.. F..
G.. Lotion is preaching strong SER
mons. the Gospel singer from Waco,
Texas, in the person of A. j. Math-
ews. is singing fine selections. The
people cheered him heartily. Miss
Artell Black performed at the piano
forte. The Marlin First Baptist
choir rendered good soft music. The
total collection was S400.S0. Mr.. F,
F. Ford worshiped at First Baptist
Rev. NJ A. Macknease preached al
McGills' Chapel and made lasting
impression on his hearers and or
dained Deacon Hunter. Mrs. E. H.
johnson on Island street was taken
seriously i'll on Thursday but is
much improved. Mrs. Anne Flint
made a business trip to Waco and
returned Mrs. Maggie Denmon was
called to Brennan to witness the
funeral of her brother. Mr.. T. H.
Stencil. and returned home. Mrs.
Elsenia Johnson Of Prairie View
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. L. B.
Soders on Island street Mr.. H.
Hargrose is much elated over his
beautiful home on Grlsum street.
The Modern Americans Fraternal
Benefit Society has made its appear
ance in the city. We hope for its
success. Mrs. NJ J. Jordan OF Tyler
Is visiting her daughter. RMS. l. B.
Lee on Branch street