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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
5000 COAL MINERS
OBEY STRIKE ORDER
Twenty Operations In West vir-
ginia and Kentucky Forced
to Close
BY the Associated Press

Charleston, w. Va, July 1.-Ofi-
cials of the United Mine Workers Of
America announced here early today
that while they had received only
meager reports from Mingo county,
w. Va, and Pike county, KY, as TO
the progress Of the miners strike, which
went into effect last midnight, they
predicted that 6000 members Of the
union in the two counties would walk
out before the close of the day.
The strike order was sent out last
Tuesday, according to union officials,
after operators Of Mingo and Pike coun-
ties refused to meet representatives OF
the men to discuss the question Of
wages.
Two representatives Of the Bureau
of Cancellation Of the United States
Department Of Labor arrived in Will
hanson, the Mingo county seat, today,
according to reports received here. The
conciliators, f. l.. Feick, of Garrett.
Ind. and l.. II. Thomas, of Pitts
burgh, were sent to Williamson in an
effort to avert the strike. They ex-
pected to confer with representatives Of
the men and the employers during the
day.
Union leaders said today that the
miners who were directed to strike had
been ordered to leave sufficient num-
bcr of men at the mines to insure pro-
lection of mining property unless the
companies decided to operate them.
Operators here said the strike would
affect about twenty mines in the two
counties, with an estimated daily pro-
duction Of %. ZOO tons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
BATHER BROWNS AT SHORE
PhiladeIphIans Unable to Save chum
Because Of Heavy Sea

Atlantic City, July John Row
land Hancock, twenty two years old,
o. Portsmouth, Va, was drowned last
night in the ocean at the foot Of Pacific
avenue. Harry l.. Sevearer and Sam
ue Bigger, both Philadelphians, nearly
lost their lives in efforts to rescue their
companion. The three bathers went
into the surf in front of the Royal Pal
ace Hotel shortly after seven o'clock.
Hancock went beyond his depth and
became panic stricken. He sunk from
view and on arising the first time.
shouted for help. Sevearer and Bigger
went out and caught him when he arose
the second time. Hancock was uncon-
scious. The strong current forced the
two Philadelphians to drop their heavy
burden to save themselves. They were
pretty well used up on reaching the
shore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
EXILE NOW MINISTER
Man Banished to Siberia Becomes
Cabinet officer There

Chicago, July 1.-(By A. PA.
Stroller Tobinson, former Chicago law
yer, who, according to Associated Press
dispatches from Irkutsk, Siberia, last
night, is now foreign minister Of the
far eastern republic. under the name of
A. L. Krasnotchekoff, is former leader
of the Russian radicals of Chicago.
He was affiliated with the Communist
party and published a Russian radical
paper.
Tobinson left Chicago in June, 1917.
for Siberia, at the invitation of his
friend, Leon Trotzky, according to Rob
crt S. Nahin, his former law partner.
He came to the United States in 1910,
fleeing from Russia after he had been
ordered banished to Siberia.
Tobinson settled in Oak Park, a sub =
urb. where he worked as n carpenter.
Later he entered Chicago Law College,
and after his graduation practiced as a
labor lawyer for year prior to his
departure for Siberia.
He was one of the founders of the
Workmen' Institute, radical institu-
tion with /. w. w. leanings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
NONPARTISAN LEAGUE LAGS
Independent Republicans Maintain
Lead In North Dakota

Fargo, n. d., July 1.-(By \. P.)-
With only occasional slight rccessions,
William LANCER maintained his lead
of nearly two to one over Governor Lynn
j. Frazier, the Nonpartsan League
candidate, as compilation of returns on
the Republican gubernatorial contest in
Yesterdays state wide primary contin-
ued today.
In returns from one fourth of the
2084 precincts in the state this after
noon, LANCER, the Independent Repub-
lican candidate. had y 800 majority,
given him principally by the larger
cities and towns.
Nonpartisan League leaders predicted
the vote from the rural precincts, when
more complete, would cause rapid
diminution In Langer's lead, and ulti-
mately turn into marked majority for
the Nonpartisan candidate.
No totals were available early this
afternoon on the contest for the United
States senatorial nomination on the Re.
publican ticket, but scattering returns
showed Senator A. j. Gronna, the In
dependent Republican candidate, ant
DR.. +. f. Ladd, the Nonpartisan choice
maintaining virtually the same ratio as
that in the wbcrnatorial race, witt
Gronna in the lead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
FINDS DRUG STOREHOUSE
Detective Testlfies Peddlers Rent
Room and Live Elsewhere

Narcotic pedders now rent two
rooms in different localities, using one
as living quarters and the other as a
storeroom for their illicit supplies, vice
squad detectives testified today before
Judge johnson in Quarter Sessions
Court.
The testimony was given at the trial
Of Marion Styner, who was accused
of having $4,000 worth of narcotics in
his possession illegally. The drug was
found in a house on New Market street
near Girard avenue. Styner was ar
rested in n house on Alder street. The
detectives alleged Styner owned the bag
in which the drugs were found.
The defendant denied ownership OF
the drugs. He said he had given up the
room on New Market street week be-
fore the narcotics were discovered. The
Jury will return sealed verdict to-
morrow morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
GETS DIVORCE FROM DOCTOR
Mrs. Anna Vosdes Swayne Granted
Decree at Norristown

Mrs. Anna Vogdcs Swayne was
granted a divorce at Norristown today
from DIR. Howard Il. Swayne, former
resident of this city. Alleged desertion
was the basis Of the action.
The Swaynes were married in this
city in March, 1905. They lived at 12S
South Thirty third street and later at
the Devon Apartments, Twelfth and
Walnut streets.
Mrs. Swayne testified she accompan-
led her husband to Broad Street Station
March /, 1907. He told her he intended
to visit daughter by a former marriage
who lived at Chambersburg. Later, he
said, he planned to go West and settle
there, as he was tired of the brick
houses and paved streets of the city. He
never returned.
Mrs. Swayne told the court she be
lieves Doctor Swayne, who is fifty two
years old, is now living ut Absecon, n.
J. She said she met him with another
woman in a department store on one
occasion. He assured her the woman
was only friend, Mrs. Swayne stated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
LAME DUCKS LOSE HABITAT
Former offieeholders Must Find New
City Hall 'Hanaout

The meeting place Of the "Ex Assist
ant Directors Club. also known aS
Association." among City Hall en-
r,ioyes, went out Of existence today.
! II was caused by a switch Of offices
between Harry Wittig: Council ser
reant at arms, and George Connell.
Chairman of the public works committee.
Wittig formerly had his Office on the
east end of the fourth floor, north cor
ridor, adjoining that of Daniel V. Mas
terson. assistant clerk of old Councils
with the new councilmanir appoint. q,
his $4,000 a year job. 1t was in his
ofice. which was next to that of Charles
b. Hall, Ware floor leader in Council;
that the Lame Ducks Association
held forth. Former assistant directors
and other city employees could always
be fountl in Masterson's office.
The offices formerly occupied by Wit
rig and Masterson have now been
turned over to Chief Connell, whose old
once is now occupied by Wittig.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
BORDEN WISHES TO RETIRE
Canadian Premier, However, With
holds Decision for Present

Ottawa, July 1.-By A.. P.)-De-
sire to retire from public life was ex-
pressed by Sir Robert Borden, premier
Of Canada. at general caucus Of
Unionists here today.
4 strong desire for Sir Robert to
retain public office was general. The
premier, who has been in failing health
for several months, declined to state
whether or not he would yield to the
expressed desire OF the caucus and for
NAL announcement was not expected be e
fore tomorrow.
Parliament was prorOgued today after
the governor general, in speech from
the throne, had complimented it on its
provisions for continued government
wheat control and development Of the
air service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
THINK AUTO THIEF KILLED
Police Drag Canal Near League
Island for Mans Body

Police are dragging canal near
League Island for the body of man
who is believed to have stolen the
motorcar of Leopold Levy, 2003 Fed
eral street, from in front Of his home
yesterday afternoon.
The car was taken by man whose
identity has not been learned. Last
night the same car was seen flying down
Broad street toward the navy yard. At
point we'll below Oregon avenue the
car struck a rut and both rear springs
were broken. The driver sped on,
apparently in fear of pursuit. At
Blight's lane the machine swerved,
leapcd in the air and turned over,
tumbling into the canal.
Witnesses of the accident did not see
the driver jump out or crawl away.
Patrolmen from the Fourth street and
Snyder avenue station dragged the
canal for several hours, but could not
find the body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
CynWyd Children
DrOUn in Virginia
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page Ono
today the trip had been promised the
children upon their promotion in the
Cynwyd grammar school.
1--WE also had planned to buy n home
in Virginia" he said, land were going
to look over the place. On Sunday we
visited Washington and showed the
children the White House, Capitol and
other sights
Mr.. and Mrs. Scarl are prostrated
with grief. The bodies were removed
TO Washington and prepared for burial.
The motor trip was abandoned and the
parents left Washington last night for
their home in Cynwyd.
Funeral services will be held Satur-
day afternoon at the Searls home. to
which members of the Cynwyd Metho-
dist Episcopal Sunday School and Help
ing Hand Society have been invited.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
ASSERT POO[ROOM
IS RIOT Center
Police Probers Told Park Spar
rows Meet in Place to
Beat Sailors
MAY REVOKE LICENSE

Witnesses declared today a poolroom
at Ridge avenue and York street was
used as headquarters for ''park spar
rows who engaged in riots with
sailors In Fairmount Park.
Alexander Jolles, proprietor Of the
poolroom. was summoned before As
sistant Director of Public Safety Ellis
to show cause why his license should
not be revoked A complaint had been
made against the place by Lieutenant
Craig, of the Twenty sixth and York
streets police station.
Mrs. Isaac Smith, 1903 Dakota
street, testified that her seventeen year
old stepson, James. was a habitue of the
poolroom. She claimed he ran into the
house Monday night and obtained a
club.
Mrs. Smith said when she asked the
youth what he was going to do with the
weapon he replied:
1--WE are going to meet bunch from
kensington at Jolles's poolroom and
then we will beat up bunch of sailors ="
Five other WITNESSES told of young
men who spent much of their time in
the pooroom.
Mr., Ellis held the case under ad-
visement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
CHINA REGRETS KILLING
Pekin Orders Probe of American
Missionary's Death

Washington, July 1.-(By A. P.)--
The Chinese foreign Office has expressed
to the American legation at Pekin its
profound regret for the killing of DR..
W. A. Rcmert, an American mission
ary. by General Chang Ching Iao =
troops at Nochow, in the province Of
Human, several weeks ago. In report
ing this to the State Department today
the legation said the Chinese Govern =
uent had ordered a thorough investi-
cation.
Because of the loss of the province OF
Human to the southern forces in China,
General Chang Ching YaO was deprived
of the Offices of military and civil gov
ernor of Human by presidential man
dates dated June 13 and 20, as well as
of his military command.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
De LA HUERTA ENVOY SAILS
VIII Create Friendship Between
Mexico and Europe

New York, July 1.-(By A. PD-
Felix f. Palavicini, Mexican newspaper
publisher, sailed today for England as
the special European envoy and per-
sonal representative of Provisional
President De La Huerta of Mexico. His
mission, he said, will be to establish
friendly relations between Mexico and
the European countries.
Senior Palavicini was exiled from
Mexico during the world war because
of his pro Ally activities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
AMERICANS ATTACKED
Mexican Armored Train Held UP II
Chihuahua

Washington, July 1.-(By A. PO-
Some Americans were aboard the Mex
ican armored train which was attacked
in chihuahua recently by a small num-
Der of bandits, the State Department
was advised today by the American
consul at Chihuahua. The Americans
and other occupants Of the train We're
uninjured.
The bandits blew up the water car
and armored cars, but the engine and
passenger coaches escaped damage. The
locomotive was uncoupled and driven
to Concho. sixty miles south of Chi
hauhaua, for re- endorsements, while the
occupants of the rear cars successfully
defended themselves against the band
its. With the arrival of aid the band
its were beaten off and the train contin-
ued on its journey to Jimincz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Tustin's Chauffeur "DolIed Up"

f. s. Tustin, director of the Depart
ment of Public Welfare, has set a new
fashion for city chauffeurs. When the
directors chauffeur, Louis Glickman,
drove up to "the Hall" today. he was
attired in leather puttees, a suit Of liv-
ery with brass buttons, silver badge
showing he is a Chauffeur, Bureau of
Charities" and a choke collar. Click
man liked his new outfit immensely
until the other city chauffeurs began to
Josh him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Insurance Company Sues Agent

Suit has been entered in Court No. 2
tty the Standard Life Insurance Co. of
America, against Lawrence +. Carey,
its former general agent for Pennsyl-
vania, to recover $35 $3.50. 40, alleged to
be due under an adjustment Of their
accounts, during the latter part of his
agency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
DIES AT STEERING WHEEL
New Jersey Society Girl sueeumbs
While Driving Auto

Newark, n. j., July 1.-(By A. P)
Miss Catherine Van Ness, society
girl and prominent member Of the mil
lionaire colony" at Hutton Park, West
Orange, died at the steering wheel of
her automobile here today after driv-
ing about the city with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick l.. Van Ness.
She became faint and turned the car
into the curb, stopping the motor. Then
she leaned on the wheel and lost con-
sciousness.
Miss Van Ness was to have been
married in September to John Metcalfe,
a member of a prominent family Of
Morristown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Paulsboro 10 Teachers, Short

Paulsboro, N. j.. July 1. - Just
when the Board of Education was con-
graduating itself that all the teachers
for next term had been secured, and
had settled down for an easy summer
of board work, it is found that nine
teen Of the thirty teachers required have
declined the election. Various reasons
are given-salary, promotions, and
some are about to get married.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
GAS SURVEY IS PLANNED
U. G. |. Wants Experts to Make Re-
port on Power Needed

The request Of the United Gas I'm
provement Co. to Council for release
Of the contract requiring twenty. two.
candlepower gas was yesterday indorsed
by the executive committee OF the
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce,
The Chamber of Commerce also takes
the view of the Y. G. !. as to the form
of commission recommended to study
the whole question of future policy Of
the city concerning the gas works.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
SHIPYARD CUTS BIG MELON
Todd Corporation Gives $1,000, 900
In Stock to Employees

New York, July 1.-(By A. P.)-
Distribution of more than 81 ZOO, 900
worth of preferred stock was begun to-
day by the Todd Shipyards Corporation
to employees at its yards here and at
Tacoma, Wash, 1t was announced. The
disbursement Is Loyalty premium
for faithful and efficient service for the
last four years.
Each man will receive from one to
fifty shares, now quoted at $50, and
paying 10 per cent dividends. Allot
ments are being made according to
length of employment and nature OF
service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Police Recruits Graduated

Fifty seven police recruits were grad
uated last night at the exercises of the
Bureau of Police training held in the
Second Regiment Armory. at Broad and
Susquehanna avenue. The newly in
structed men gave many exhibition
drills of first aid, rescue and resuscita-
tion work. Mayor Moore made short
address, praising their work and prom
ised his support for the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
DEATHS

of Ernest Arnold, aged So years. Funeral
services Saturday. 3 p. M. at her late res
idence. s7sa N. 9th st. Intsrment Greens
HARLEY.wJune 90. J., PRICE HARLEY:
Relatives and friends invited 70 % %fynsrn,i n
9th st. Interment private.
KLEINFELDER.-July LIST. MARGARET.
widow OF Charles Kleinfelder. Funeral Sat
urday. 2 p. m, Presbyterian Home. 68th st.
and Greenway ave. Interment Mount
Moriah Cemetery.
IDA, wife OF Paul Ellinger (nee Jaunioh).
Relatives and friends invited to attend tho
services ON Saturday. at 2 p. m. at her resi-
dence, Woodcrest, N J. Interment private.
LOST AND FOUND
RINa-Lost, platinum ring set with sap
phire and diamonds on $40 p. m. train.
Reading Railroad. from Camden TO Ocean
City. June 80: liberal reward IT. returned 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
SHE LED PALMER CHEERING
Mrs. Edwin Reiner, of Philadelphia
Leader In Demonstration

A conspicuous part in the demonstra-
ton for Palmer at the Democratic con-
vertion In San Francisco was taken by
Mrs. Edwin Reiner, of this city. She
was carried around the convention hall
on a mans shoulders, all the while
shouting for Palmer and waving n pen
nant.
Her husband is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin NJ. Reiner, of 1871 Har-
rison street, Frankford. She is a ma
tive of San Francisco, is small in sta
ture. and brunette. The man was
Neil Colquit, of Atlanta. He waltzed,
marched and pranced about in front Of
the rOStrum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
NAB GIRL IN MURDER PROBE
Julia Bowie, Of Philadelphia, Taken
With Fatal Robbery Suspect

Detectives, searching for robbers who
murdered a bank director at Sandy
Springs, Md, April 20, last night raided
house in New York and arrested three
men and three women, including Julia
Bowie, of Philadelphia. =.
The girl, who is eighteen years old,
lived until a year ago on Master street,
near Broad.
She was arrested last night as the
companion of James G. Connolly,
thirty -seven years old, who is wanted
in connection with the murder OF
Francis Hollowell, a director Of the
First National Bank ut Sandy Springs.
Following the murder the men
escaped with $4,000. Julia Bowie
was arrested here thirteen months ago,
following the murder Of bandit at
Fifty first and Arch streets. Connolly
was arrested in connection with the
same crime. Both, were later released.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Water Wagon on Road
Just One Year Today

One year ago today the national
water wagon started crcaking on its
way.
The wagon has met many misad-
ventures in twelve months.
It busted it's right front wheel and
the left back wheel.
Some. guy dropped grease in the
seats, which made 'em slippery.
Many nuts fell of.
But the old water wagon, battered
and dusty, to be sure, is still creak-
ing along.
= And the nuts are staying on now
there amt no choice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
UNION PUDDLERS WALK OUT
syers Plants at Pittsburgh and In
Ohio Are Hit

Pittsburgh, July 1.--(By A. P)-
Five hundred and fifty union puddlers
failed to report for work at the mills
of the A. NJ. Byers Co., and the BrowE
Incorporated Co., here today. They
will remain out pending a settlement OF
the wage controversy.
Approximately 600 puddlers did not
report today at the Girard, O., plant
of the A. NJ. Byers Co. The company
announced that the bar mills would be
kept running on stocks now on hand for
two weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
HELP WANTED-MALE

INVESTIGATOR AND ADJUsTER
Experienced investigator for Philadelphia
territory, Apply in person or by letter e
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Experienced office man wanted TO take
charge OF office detail. assist manager In
or by letter to Commercial Casualty Insur-
ance Co.. l36 South Fourth st.. Philadelphia,
Penna,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
GERMAN LINER SOLD
$4,000 for De kaIb Accepted by
shipping Board

Washington. July 1.-(By A. PO-
The bid of $500, 900 for the former
German liner De Kalb, made by the
American Ship and Commerce Cor
poration, was accepted today by the
N T6e offer Of 81, ,000. 900 for the great
,11pef Leyiathan. made by the United
4 t7l(aies Mail Steamship Co., still is
ll6ien cqpsideration. M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
wilma Prize at Dance

The Walla Walla Club, of this city,
held the second Of its summer invitation
dances last evening at the Old York
Road Country Club. Fred Pitts. the
former Northeast High School athlete
who was just graduated from West
Point, and his partner won the lucky
object dance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
West PhiladeIphIs

3-stOry residence, hOth st. bet.
Market and Arch I'm. poss. ROBERT b.
SHAW, $40 Lafayette Bldg, Lombard 5480.
: EACT0RY SPACE WANTEn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
coRoNER's CLERK DROPPED

Fred Keen, a clerk in Coroner
Knights Office and an administration
committeeman in the Twenty sixth
ward was dismissed today. He lost
his division of Congressman Ware :
ward in the vote for city committee
man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Worker Burned by Glue

Glue boiling over in a factory near
Rleigh street and the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. Tacony. yesterday seriously
burned John Kenskinczski. 2646 Bristol
street, He was taken to the Frankford
Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
Man Hit by Train DIes

Abraham Metzler, sixty seven years
old. 61S7 McCallum street, died IN the
Stetson Hospital today as the result OF
injuries he sustained when he was
struck by q train. March IT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01
GIVE UP BIGGEST AlRSHlP
Germans Surrender Zeppelin Built
to Bombard New York

London, July 1.-The greatest Yep.
pelin ever constructed, the LII, built
in 1918 by the Germans for the purpose
of bombing New York, was surrendered
to the Pulham Airdrome today.
Recent dispatches from abroad have
described the super Zeppelin LII as
being 300 feet longer than the Zeppelins
which carried out bombing raids on
London during the war. The airship
was said to have a cruising radius Of
- 900 miles with a speed Of 100 miles
An hour. The Germans delivered the
LII to the British in compliance with
the terms Of the peace treaty.