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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
BELIEVE 2S Die
Ships on Lake Superior Crash
in Dense Fog.
One Sinks, Only Four of Thirty.
Two Are Saved.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. Aug 81
The lives Of twenty-nine persons. one
of them = woman, are believed to have
been lost shortly after o'clock last
night when the steamer Superior City
a freighter, sank four and one-half
miles northeast OF White Fish Point
in Lake Superior after colllding with
the steamer Willis L. King.
Cleveland, Aug. 21.-Officials of the
Pittsburgh Steamship company. own
ers of the steamer City OF superior,
sink In colIision in Lake Superior last
night. had no word at IL o'clock to-
day of the safety of twenty-eight mem.
bers of the crew Of thirty-two' ana
expressed grave fearsSthat they were
drowned. Press reports ana teIesI IN
~ +ha lake Carriers association here
said four members of the crew mao
heen saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
SIZE FINISHED JOB
Wife Held for Murder Says
Husband Asked 1t.
Body Found With Throat Cut
and Partly Burned.

Richmond Fort Bend County. Tex.
Aug. 21-Mrs. Agnes Zachek was to
go before an examining court here
today on a charge of murder and mem
tai incapacity following murder and
an attempt to burn the body of her
husband. Vince Zachek. wealthy
farmer. at the Zachek home near here
the first of this week.
Authorities found Zachek at night.
a bullet wound in his head. hi throat
cut and his body wrapped in an oil
soaked Blanket which had been set on
fire. He was propped up to a table in
the yard. A dead dog and eat were
found nearby
Mrs. Zachek. told authorities they
said. that Zachek siashed himself and
then told her to finish the job
Her examining trial was set for 2
O'Clock today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
French Retake city of Tarsus.

Constantinople, Aug. 2l.-Advicea
to the French mission here report the
capture Of Tsrsus. Asia Minor, August
u, by French troops. and hope now
is held out for the American relief
workers who have been besieged in
Adana since June 20. Tarsus Is situ-
ated half way between Mersina and
Adana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
WILL SEND THEM BACK.
Unseated New York Socialist Assem-
blymen Are Nominated Again.

New York. Aug. 21-Socialist com
mittees of three counties have renom-
mated the five members of that party
Ousted from the New York state as
sembly and will conduct a campaign
for their reelection in the special as
sembly district elections called by
Governor Smith for September IS.
A special fund has been raised by
the Socialists for the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

OIL BnOWeTS w euleSudy VI AAut Sudy. .
Normal temperatures.
Just as well put moth balls in the
pockets of that Palm Beach and pack
it away in the trunk. Kansas isn't
going to get any Palm Beach weather
to speak, OF from now on. according
to S. D. Flora, state meteorologist.
Today was the first day on which
temperatures have gone below the
Palm Beach mark for some time. The
low temperatures In the last "a hours
was 81 at 8 o'clock this morning. At
10 O'Clock the Thermometer read e7.
with the probability that 1t would go
to 80 this afternoon. but would drop
to as low as IS tonight
An ideal Sunday. both for folks and
crops, is promised by Flora. The
temperature tomorrow afternoon will
be S5 and there will be plenty of sun
shine.
No hot weather or rain is in sight.
Flora said. Cool temperatures are
prevailing in the Northwest, with
Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota
(Confinupd on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
PoNzI MUST TELL FORTUNE.
Receivers Start Probe of Finances of
Boston Finance Wizard.

Boston. Aug. 21.-Charles Ponzi
was to be compelled today under oath
to reveal his assets.
John J. Perkins. William II. Seers
and Edward a. Thurston, receivers ap-
pointed in the bankruptcy proceedings
against Ponzi. were to start their in
vestigation today of his affairs and he
was the first witness on the list.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
Knw RanidIx Rising.

a rapid rise in the Kaw river was
marked here this morning as a result
Of the heavy rains near Junction City
and Fort Riley. A rise of two feet
was registered between o'clock this
morning and > o'clock this afternoon.
It is not expec- ed that the water here
will reach a higher stage than ten or
tMelNe feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

Berlin. Aug. 21-The Letvonian
government headed by Karl Ullmani
has been oyerthrovn and has been
succeeded by a cabinet comprising
members of the Left Radical party,
according to a rumor from Riga pub
lished by the National Zeitung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
Burglars Rob clay Center store.

Clay Center, Kan. Aug. 21.-Bur-
glars entered Swenson Brothers de-
partment store some time during
Wednesday night and carried off about
$4,000 worth Of goods They left no
clue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
HALT ON EAST SIXTH ROAD.
Box Car Shortage Causes Construction
Tieup on Hardsurfaced Highwav.

The boxcar shortage has halted the
construction of the East Sixth street
road, according to Patterson & Com
pany. contractors. Altho thousand of
barrels of cement are stored at Bonner
Springs cars for Transporting them to
tractors say Eigh miles of the hard
surfaced road have been completed.
Three and one-quarter miles remain
unfinished in Shawnee county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
wilson Asks Orlando to Z. s.

Buenos Aires. Aug. 2I.-President
Wilson has officially invited former
Premier Orlando Of Italy to visit the
United States. according to the Rome
correspondent of La Nacion-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
ED DAVIS Is ARRESTED.
Negro Charged With Selling Dope to
Topeka Youths.

Ed Davis, a negro. was arrested
Friday charged with selling morphine
and cocaine. His arrest followed affi-
davits by Topeka boys that they pur-
chased the drugs from Davis at his
home in the bottoms"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
Seruice Men, Haze Made Kansas Guard
An Entirely NeuU and Efficient Unit

We're Cavalry
Would
Civilians, Earnest and Digen After Military knowledge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK:
Generally fair. with some probability
of showers Wednesday or Thursday.
Normal temperatures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

Health First is Insurance against the un-
dertaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
.x2s e sat{zier
FORECAST FOR KANSAS.
Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler
southeast portion tonights warmer
Sunday.
IDEAL SUNDAY IS PROMISED.
Pleasant Weather, With Plenty {
Sunshine. VIII Be ON Tap.

ToDAY's TEMPERATURES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

Are you physically nt7 Find out why
gaess7 Be sure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

Paris. Aug. 21.-Six Bolsheviki di-
visions. consisting of from 10000 10
10000 men are surrounded by Pol
ish forces between Siedlce and Brest-
Litovsk. according to press dispatches
received here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
w Fair tonight and Sunday: cooler
southeast portion tonight; warmer
Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
Polish IrreguIars in Fight

Berlin, Aug. 21.-Comparison OF
somewhat obscure telegrams would
seem TO indicate that irregular Polish
bands and not Polish troops. have
been engaged in fighting reported dur
ing the last two days in the neighbor-
hood Of Kattowitz. upper SiIesia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-21
Are at Decatur. Ala.

Decatur. Ala. Aug. 21.-Twenty-
five members of the Tennessee house.
which was to take final action upon
the federal suffrage amendment today
arrived here early this morning on the
Louisville & Nashville train from
Nashville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
BALDWIN DENIES
TRUTH OF REPORT
Declares Facts of Matewan
Shooting Were Falsely
Presented.
GIVES LIE TO MINERS
Another Detective Is Wounded
From Ambush by Unknown
Assailants.
LEY Associated I.rcss1

ROANOKE. May 20.--w. G. Baldwin
general manager of the Baldwin -Felts
detectives, issued from the local Of
flee of the company this morning the
following statement regarding the
shooting at Matewan:
The article under n Matcwan date
line published this morning with ref
crcnce to the killing of seven of our
detectives at Matewan WAS very much
in error and was evidently inspired by
some of the striking miners or their
sympathizcrs at Matewan. The facts
are as follows:
'AIr. a. C. Felts. with some eight
or nine of our detectives. were at
Matewan doing some work for the
coal operators. Their work was fin
ished and they were on the streets
near the station preparing 10 take
train No. 16 when Mr.. Fclts was ap-
preached by man named Hatfield
and they got into some controversy.
a shot was fired. Mr.. Felts fell dead
and the shooting then became general.
a. c. Felts. Il. Il. Higgins, C. B. Cum
ningham, A. j. Bower. J. w. Furgcr-
son, Il. o. Powell and l.. c. Fclts were
shot down by an armed mob. sccreted
in houses and other points of van
tagc.
Detectives Not Ready for Trouble.
The detectives were not apprehcnd-
ing any trouble and had packed up
their Winchestcrs for shipment back
to Blueneld. and several of the ori
GERS had their pistols In their satchels.
The attack came like n thunderbolt
and the detectives were shot down
almost in an instant. An eyewitness.
VINO reported to our Offices in Blue
heid this morning, stated that after
'he detectives fell to the ground they
were riddled with bullets. One man.
with pistol in each hand, walked up
10 their dead bodies and emptied his
pistols into them. lie also stated that
everything OF value was taken from
their bodies and they lay I'm the street
LOT an hour or more before the min
ers would allow their bodies to be
approached
The statement that A. C. Fclts
shot the Mayor and that some of our
men swan tho river and were shot
IN the river is a lie out Of the whole
eioth. and was evidently inspired by
sympathizers of the striking miners.
our information Is that the article
supposed to have been sent out dated
Matewan was probably sent out from
Charleston. w. Va. where the United
Mine Workers have their head
quarters.
Ihe above information has been
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
DANIELS TELLS OF
STACKER PARADISE
Declares Naval Reserve Officers
Awarded Commissions to
Unfit Men.
EXPLAINS STEPS TAKEN
Says He Halted Enlistments
Only When Conditions APP
preached Public Scandal.
ny Associated pre.,I

WASHINGTON. May 2O.-Cross-
animation OF Secretary Daniels will
begin tomorrow before the Senate
committee inveS Stigating conduc. of
the war by the Navy Department.
Mr. Daniels concluded today reading
his prepared statement in renlv 10
Rear-Admiral Sims charges which n.
declared had been fully refuted by
'he testimony of brother officers.
The verdict of the members Of tho
general board. az shown by their
testimony. was ten to one againet
Admiral Sims and would have been
eleven to one had Admiral Gleaves.
commander OF the Asiatic Fleet. testi-
fled. the secretary said
Denied Palmer FIntIy.
Mr. Daniels replied particularly
today to the charge made by Can
tain Palmer. former chief of nay;ya-
tion. that he delayed efforts TO in
crease the navys personnel before
the var. and discouraged the naval
reserve. lie denied iiatly having dis
couraSed the reserve. but explained
that he did order enrollments in class
four stopped when conditions became
such as TO approach "a public scan
dal"
Commissions were being given
youths Of influence by navy officers
without regard to their qualifications.
he said, His admonitions to stop tho
practice were not needed. he added.
and he was compelled to issue a
drastic order when he heard the
naval reserve referred TO as a
"slaCkers' paradise"
Mnyo Flags Sims Charges.
- letter from Admiral II. L. Mayo,
former commander in chief of the At
lantic Fleet. read by Mr.. Daniels
characterized as "a wild statement,
not at all susceptible OF proof. and
an unwarranted attack upon the
Navy Department and the navy" Ad-
miral Sims charge that delays on the
part OF the department prolonged the
war.
In defending the department
against Admiral Sims charges. Alr.
Daniels said he had performed a
solemn duty" 10 the officers and men
OF the navy. The "navy's record
stands honorable, high, unimpeached
and unimpeachablc." he said. and. in
conclusion added:
when the evidence presented be-
fore this committee Is fairly ap-
praised. the American people will de-
clare with just pride and satisfac-
tion, when the testing time Of war
came all was we'll with the Ameri-
can navy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
GERMANY COMPLAINS OF
FRENCH BLACK TROOPS
Assembly Intends to Appeal to League
of Nations to End Alleged
Brutality.
tBy Associated prcss.l

BERLIN, May 20.-Stormy scene
In the meeting OF the German. AS
sembly today arose over the discus
sion Of the employment by the
french OF black troops in tho occu-
pied area. Adolf Koester, Minister of
Foreign Affairs. replying to an in
terpellation complaining of acts OF
savage brutality by these troops to-
wards women and children, only a
1.-THE of whose horrors were known.
said that protests from the United
States. Great Britain. Sweden and
Norway had made as little impress
sion on the French government as
the German protests. and Germany
intended to appeal to tho league of
nations SO that the moral pressure
or the whole world could be brought
TO bear.
Frau Zeitz. Independent Socialist.
then caused an uproar by reminding
the interpellators that they had said
nothing about the acts of immoral
brutality committed by German SOL
diers in Russia. Belgium and else
where.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
PERSHlNG DROPS FROM
PRESIDENTIAL LlMELlGHT
Hoover Publicity League Will Publish
Newspaper During Republican
National Convention.
IBy Universal Servicel

CHICAGO. May 20.-General John
]. PerShing disappeared from the list
OF Republican dark horse" possibil-
tiles today when the option on 4
suite OF rooms here to be used as his
political headquarters was Cancelled
by Woods Brothers. of Nebraska, who
managed his campaign in that State
The shortage OF print paper and
the consequent small space which
Chicago newspapers are giving to pol
itica caused the Hoover managers
here to decide today to issue their
own daily newspaper during and a
few days prior to the Republican con-
vention. 1t will be devoted to the
presentation of Mr.. Hoover's ability
and will be issued under the auspices
of the Hoover publicity league.
One page daily will be given to all
other candidates. They will be at
liberty to say what they please.
James Keeley will te the editor. A
staff of forty-two writer's and illus
traitors have promised voluntary con-
tributions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
PEACE OF NORTHERN
MEXICO RESTS WITH
GALES, SAYS VILLA
Altitude Depends on Cuara,,-
lees offered Him by De
FdcfO Government.
tBy Assoc,ated pres,,

IN CAMP WITH GENERAL VILLA.
BOQUlLLAS, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.
May 10 (via Ell Paso. Tex. May 2O).-
Peace and return of normal condI-
tions in Northern Mexico depend on
what guarantees leaders of the latest
Mexican revolution give General
Francisco Villa.
General Villa, at his camp here
told the Associated Press his plans
for the future. Villa Is resting here
with his personal band OF eighty
men, awaiting a conference with
General p. Elias Gales. Minister of
War for the reyolutionists.
The conference. Villa said, will de.
tcrminc whether the revolutionary
and bandit leader will return 10
private life. or once more take the
field in bushwhacking campaigns
which have made him notorious.
Gales Is en- route here from Juarez
on his trip to Mexico City. He must
come to Villa. for Villa will not go to
Gales, Villa said.
Villa trusts Gales more than any
other man" In the revolutionary
movement. he said, but his real atti-
tudc has not been certain. as he has
not been seen because horses OF the
band are kept constantly saddled at
night. under the watchtul eyes of
sentries, and all approaches to tho
camp are guarded by Villa scouts.
At moments notice the band Is
ready to mount and fee or to fight,
according to the decision OF their
leader.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
DEPARTMENT
WILL ASK RELEASE OF
AMERICAN CAPTIHES
Reports of CifiScns Held i'm
Russia ArouSes COrern-
nlent TO Actiou.
IRy Assoclated Press.l

WASHINGTON, May 2o.-Aroused
by reports of the Imprisonment and
detention in Soviet Russia of various
American citizens, the State Depart
ment today took steps to bring to bear
indirect pressure on the Bolshevist
authorities to obtain their release.
a request has been addressed to
the Austrian government through the
American commissioner in Vienna,
asking that Hungarian Communists
detained since thei. escape to Vienna
from Budapest last year, and whose
release has been made the subject
Of overtures by the Bolsheyists, shall
be refused release pending the free
ing of American citizens detained in
Russia. Action by this government
was taken, 1t was said. as a result OF
the suggestion Of another govern
ment. and was in accord with the
views of other countries.
Hungarian Communists still in
Vienna included followers of the
Hung arian Soviet Leader Beia Kun.
who escap6 from Budapest upon the
collapse OF his government last
August.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
MEXICO GIVES PRODUCERS
FIVE DAYS TO PAY TAXES
Dc Facto Government Makes De.
mand on Operators for March
and April Settlements.
STATE DEPARTMENTS RULING
Carranza Reported to Havc Reached
Lacatlan, Where He May Estab-
lfsh Headquarters Until Driven
Out by New Government.
STATE DEPARTMENTS RULING
IDy AssocIatcd prcs,1

WASHINGTON. May 2O.-An i'm
piied threat by the dc facto govern
meht of Mexico to force oil producers
10 mako prompt payment OF export
taxes was revealed today In a be-
lated message from the American
embassy at Mexico City to tho State
Department
The Department OF Finance was
quoted as ruling that the taxes for
March and April must be paid within
five days after May 13, and that no
extension would be granted. The de-
partment added, however, that the
companies would not bo expected to
comply with a recent decree OF the
Carranza government. almost dou-
bling the amount, but might paw tho
March-April assessments. In accord
ancc with the tarin fixed for January
and February.
Tho largest oil companies have
not paid the taxes. but neither their
representatives nor tho State Depart
ment received notification of any
punitive action taken by tho Mex
lean authorities. The companies ex-
planned that they hesitated In MAX
ing payment only because of their
inability to determine to whom the
money should be paid. The State
Department has ruled that any COM
pany may regard its conduct correct
II taxes are paid to those actually in
authority. Since the United States
had not recognized the new govern
ment In Mexico. 1t Is obviously i'm
possible. 1t was explained. for the
state Department to go further in
the definition OF the existing regime
in Mexico.
There have been increasing indica-
tions that those in control along tho
oil coast are in accord with the Mex
leo City authorities. and the opinion
was expressed here that disagree
ment between the oil producers and
the revolutionary forces would be
obviated.
Press reports today indicated Car
ranza had reached Zacatlan, in tho
mountains OF Puebla, near Tuxpan.
Governor Cabrera. Il brother of Luis
Cabrera. chief OF Carranzas Cabinet.
has established the state government
at Zacatlan. and the indications were
that Carranza might make the little
mountain his headquarters until
driven out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
PUT STOCK DIVIDEND TAX
IN SOLDIER RELIEF BILL
Ten Per Cent Assessment, Retro
active to March 15, asserted
by Committee.
Is REPORTED TO HOUSE
Lcvies on Tobacco, Incomes, Real
Estate Sales and Stocks and
Grain Transactions i'm Futures
Will Yield 500 Million Yearly.
REPORTED TO HOUSE
IDy Associatc,l pro,sI


WASHINGTON, May 2O.-Thc SOL
dier relief bill was reported out to-
day by the House Ways and Means
clude 10 per cent stock dividend
tax, retroactive to March Is. as part
OF the plan for financing the legisla-
tion. Republican leaders plan to
bring the bill before the House Sat-
urday.
The final committee night centered
about the stock tax. ten Democrats.
re-enforced by three Republicans,
succeeding by margin of one vote
in forcing adoption of the levy BY
the same vote the combination
blocked elimination c< the tax, and
after considerable jockcyinE ordered
the bill reported by a vote of l5 TO 10.
AS the measure will come before
the House, it will provide five new
tax lerles. amounting to more than
s500.00o.o00 year for the next three
years. Besides the stock tax. the
levies include increased taxes on to-
bacco and incomes. real estate sales
and stock and grain exchange trans
actions in futures. Revenue thus
produced would be used for paying
cash bonus to former service men
or. at their option. in aiding them to
obtain homes. farms, vocational train
ing or paid-up insurance.
Except for the added stock tax. the
bill is substantially as drafted by the
Republican committeeman, who used
the relief plan suggested by the
American Legion as the framework.
Efforts of Democratic committeeman
today to include an so per cent war
profits tax were defeated on a strict
party vote.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-21
SENATE ASKS FIGURES
ON PROF77EERS FROM
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
1i0o- Year Embargo on Sugar
Export Is Proposed by
McN0ry.
IBy Associated prcss.l

WASHINGTON. May 2O.-Thc De-
partment OF Justice was asked in a
resolution today by Senator Owen,
Democrat, oklahoma, "for all facts,
hgures. data and information rela-
tive to profiteering." The resolution,
which was not discussed. called for a
list OF all corporations which made
more than 10 per cent on their capital
investment In the last year.
a two-year embargo on the export
OF sugar was proposed by Senator
McNary, Republican, Oregon. Viola
tion would subject exporters to :,
fine OF $4,000, and ships carving
away sugar would be forfeited.
In the House. creation of n gov
ernment commission TO fix maximum
prices or necessities was proposed In
bill by Representative Fuller. Re-
publican, Massachusetts.