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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Get-Rich- Quick Man Proves
to Have Been Crooked
In Canada.
BANK BACKING HIM
FORCED TO CLOSE
Boston Financial Institution In Which
Accounts Were Kept Taken Posses
sion of by State Authorities-Ponzi
I Admits Having Served Time in
Prison Near Montreal on convio-
tion OF Forgery-Broke Bank There.
By Associated Press.


boston, Aug. 11.-Charles Ronz
personally admitted today that he was
the Charles Ponzi. who served 8
term in the penitentiary in Montreal
An associate of Charles Ponzt
from the home Of the latter at Lex
ington, today telephoned the Asso-
ciated Press that Ponzi admitted that
he was the Charles Ponzi, formerly
OF Montreal. He added that the
spectacular financier was in confer
ence with his. lawyers and would
issue statement later
Reports from Montreal, circulated
here. were to the effect that Ponzi.
under the name Of Ponsci, had oper-
ated financial plan promising large
returns in Montreal thirteen years
ago.
Attention was called also to the
records Of the Saint Vincent de Paul
penitentiaTy in that city. which were
said to show that q man known as
Charles Ponsi had served a briet
term there. Early today Ponzi de-
MED any knowledge concerning the
Montreal reports. Later he refused
himself to newspaper men.
His house telephone thereafter was
answered by a man who claimed to
represent Ponzi, and who said that
something might be given out later
in the day. Subsequently, he stated
that Ponsi admitted he was the man
who had not known. in Montreal
He said Ponzil had left his home to
confer with one of his attorneys,
Daniel F. McIsaac at the latter,s Of
fee In oston. A half hour later
neither McIsaac nor Ponzi could be
found at the lawyers office.
Ponzi Breaks Bank.
Bank Commissioner Allen today
took charge of the Hanover Trust
Company. Fhis is the institution in
which the account of Charles Ponzi,
have been overdrawn.
Mr.. Allen said that his agents had
been examining the bank since last
Saturday morning and their reports
indicated that it had been doing bust
ness in an unsafe manner and that 1t
would be unsafe and inexpedient for
it to continue.
The doors of the bank were closed
at 1:45 p. m.
Bank Examiner Allen, after closing
the Hanover Trust Company, said to-
day he feared that the banks capi-
tai was impaired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
STEEL AFFECTED BY RATES.
Youngstown, O., Manufacturers Say
Increase Will Be $4,000 900.

Youngstown, Aug. 11.-Increases in
freight rates allowed by the inter-
state commerce commission will cost
the steel manufacturers here more
than ss,000,ooO annually in materials
alone and with no account taken Of
finished products, according to an
estimate made by steel men here Ore,
which comes from the lake ports,
will pay an additional 26 cents ton,
amounting to about $4,000 900 yearly,
while limestone received from near
by points in Pennsylvania will cost
"a cents a ton more. amounting to
about 100000 Coke and coal charges
will be Increased 100000. it is be-
IeVed and the cost Of moving Stag
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Tennessee Has "cold Feet"

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 11.-There
is a growing impression going the
rounds of political and suffrage cir
cles here that the Tennessee legisla-
ture is getting what Is known as
"cold feet" on the business of ratify-
ing the federal suffrage amendment.
All of the old bugbears against
suffrage which have haunted south
ern legislatures for years are being
mobilized, with the result that suf-
frage workers privately express. pes
simism at the outlook and anti-suf-
fragists openly boast that defeat Of
the amendment is assured.
If Tennessee does not approve suf-
frage, leaders admit little hope re-
mains that the amendment will be-
come operative in time to enable
women to vote in the national elec-
tions in November.
North Carolina, where a special
session of the legislature also is be-
ing held, will be certain to vote un-
favorahly. Workers say the only re-
manning states which have not acted
are Vermont, where the governor re-
fused to call session; Florida,
where sentiment is known to be
strongly against suffrage, and Con-
necticut, where so far efforts to get
action have been unsuccessful.
The way was open for disposition
Of the question Tuesday, when reso-
lutions were introduced in both
chambers Of the legislature, provid-
ing for ra tificafion
The measures will lie over until
Wednesday, under the rules, when 1t
s\expected they will be referred to
committees
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
IOWA MAN ROBBED IN OMAHA

Carl J. sueppeI Of Iowa City Losses
$122 on Way'Home From, Coast.
By Associated Press.
Omaha, Aug. 1.-Two men in an
auto held up and robbed Carl J.
Sueppell, Of Iowa City Of 1922 here
early today. sueppen reported to the
police. Sueppell is stopping here en-
route home from the Pacific coast,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
MISS AMERICA WINS AGAIN.

Motor Boat That Won Harmsworth
for thirty-six holes was 141.
BY Associated Press.
Cowes, Isle Of Wight, Aug. Ii
America won the Harmsworth trophy,
the international motor boat prize,
thru the victory of Miss America in
the second race of the series off here
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
CANADIAN CONDITIONS GOOD.
Economic Unrest Fails to Affect Do
minion Interests.

Inl0IOb lntSreSCSs
Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 11.-As from
more than one country there come
reports Of the laying off Of Industrial
workers. the closing Of mills and
slackening in the demand for many
kinds Of goods, there naturally is
inquiry concerning the situation in
Canada. Lest a Canadian be accused
of exhibiting undue confidence, the
opinion Of Sir Robert Kindersley,
governor Of the Hudson Bay Com
pany, q director of the Bank Of
England and one Of the most noted
financiers of that country who has
recently toured Canada is given:
General conditions in Canada, I
believe. have seldom been better.
That country, like the rest Of the
world, is suffering from the effects of
imitation and labor unrest. However,
difficulties are not so pronounced as
In many other countries. was i'm
pressed by the indications Of sound
prosperity encountered and there was
almost entire absence Of that spirit
Of boom and speculation one found
in every town in prewar days. I
believe Canada to be in the soundst
financial and economic position and
able to meet the difficulties Of the fu-
ture. There are also distinct eviden-
ces Of the Canadian public abstaining
from purchasing high priced goods"
Being head Of the oldest trading
company in the British empire, Sir
Robert may be considered fairly
good Judge of a business situation.
The fact that the Hudson Bay Com
pany is going ahead with a s5,ooo,-
600 store in Winnipeg is evidenct
that it has confidence in, the outlook
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
G. D.. P. Issues
Strong Appeal For
Woman Suffrage
BY Associated Press.


Marion, O., Aug. 11.LIsamediate
ratification OF the women's suffrage
amendment in order to clear the po-
litical atmosphere and contribute to
national stability was urged by Will
II. Hays, the republican national
chairman, in a telegram sent today
to several republican members of the
Tennessee legislature.
Ihe message was framed after con-
sultation with Senator Harding. the
party's nominee for the presidency,
and was sent from here shortly be-
fore Mr.. Hays departure today for
Chicago
My deep interest in the ratifica-
ton of the suffrage amendment" the
message said. induces me to COM
municate again to you the resolutions
passed by the national committee In
1918 and 1919 and by the executive
committee in Columbus, O., last
month, all urging the republican leg
islatrre to ratify.
Present unrest is largely due to
the fact that so many vital questions
gre clamoring for simultaneous de-
cision. The suffrage question is one
that can be settled Immediately by
the Tennessee legislature. 1t is really
not party question.
"If we relieve the American woman
from the necessity of claiming her
constitutional rights and her sister
from the fancied necessity Of oppos-
ing her claim, we will liberate a body
of public .opinion upon the campaign
and it's issues which wilA prove itself
to be one of our greatest national as
sets.
ITO hold American women bound
by the result Of an election, to train
them in schools and colleges to think
for themselves, as well as a man. TO
accord them freedom Of utterance as
a constitutional right. and then to at
tempt to deny them the opportunity
to stand up and be counted on cleo
tion day is a governmental piunder
of the first magnitude.
'T refrain from advancing the us
ual argument IN behalf Of suffrage.
I leave entirely out Of consideration
the partisan advantage or ivan
tage which ratification might entail
T urge ratification. first, In the hope
OF thereby clearing the political as-
mosphere; second, In the belief that
the suppression of, effective, opinion
works harm to the whole body poll
tic: and, finally, In the conviction
that we owe Immediate action as
measure Of simple justice to Ameri-
can nomen. I trust your Will help
in this"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
TWO IOWA TRAINMEN
ROASTED TO DEATH
Northwestern Passenger Train De-
rallied Near Hospers-Engineer and
Fireman Caught Between Engine
and Tender-Ten Persons Injured
Two Men Beating Way Hurt.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associatedi Press.
Hospers, Iowa, Aug. 1.-Two train
men were killed and ten other per-
sons injured, two probably fatally,
when Northwestern passenger train
No. s, westbound, was derailed in the
northern limits of the yards here
late yesterday.
The dead are Albert H. Hedding,
engineer, and Ira Taylor, fireman,
both of Sioux City, Iowa.
F. Moore, Of Rochester, Mimi, and
-Conroy, of st. Paul, are proably
fatally injured. The two men were
beating their way, ridingt between
the mail and express cars.
The engine turned on it's side after
splitting switch pinning the en-
gineer and fireman in the cab, where
they were roasted to death by escap-
ing steam.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Decides to Cooperate With
General Wrangel's Forces
in South.
WRANGEL MAKING
GREAT HEADWAY
Heads Only Strong Force Now Pitted
Against -Rotsheviki in Russia
Hopes to Establish Strong Repub-
lie and Promises to~Recosnize Rus
sia's Financial Obligations to Allied
Nations-cossacks Follow WanseI.

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE French gov
ernrnent has decided TO recognize
Gen. Baron Peter Wrangel as head
OF the defacto government of south
Russia In making this announcement
the ministry of foreign affairs said
this recognition implied rendering
General Wrangel all possible milf
tary assistance.
France will send a high commits
sioner to Sebastapol Immediately,
the foreign office stated.
Two reasons were given by the
foreign office for recognizing General
Wrangel. The first was his promise
to assume all the obligations of the
former Russian government. The
second was his promise to give Rus
sia a democratic government.
France notified Premier Lloyd-
George yesterday OF her, action to
this effect, it was stated The French
government, likewise, is notifying
it's commercial attache m London to
have no dealings with the soviet
emissaries there.
France Distrusts osovists.
The French foreign office regards
the soviet terms to Poland, which the
British premier read in the house of
commons last night, as only prelimr
mary. and 1t Is convinced that the
soviet government later would exact
much harsherEpeace terms.
The ministry Of foreign affairs said
the soviet governments anxiety with
regard to General WrangePs sue
cesses was due to it's knowledge that,
ne was the most competent anti
bolshevik leader who had appeared.
General Wrangel, the French point
out, is meeting with great success In
turning all the Cossack tribes against
the bolsheviki.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
BISHOP PREDICTS NEW WAR.
6lames President Wilson for PIuna.
ing World Into Chaos.

Petoskey. Mich, Aug. 11-Bishop
William F. Anderson Of Cincinnati,
O., who made six trips to Europe
just before, during, and after the
world war, told a crowd at the an
nual Bay View assembly that Europe
again is to be drenched in blood be-
because Wilson's egotism prevented
his taking Taft and others into con-
ference, and that America deserted
the world when needed most, thus
causing the present crisis in Poland.
He said no man ever rose so quickly
to the pinnacle Of fame and dropped
to inconsequence so quickly as has
Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Dempsey to Fight Bill Brennan.


New York, Aug. 11.-5ack Demp-
sey, worlds champion heavyweight.
today signed an agreement to meet
"K. O." Bill Brennan, Chicago boxer,
before Jan. 1, 1921.
The date, place and number of
rounds to be fought were not speei-
fled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Judicial Convention on In Sioux Cit,
Rv Associated Presu

judicial Convention on In Sioux City.
BY Associated Press.
Des Moines, Aug. 11.-Democratio
delegates to state judicial convention
at Sioux City, left their homes In
many parts Of the state today. Lead
ers here, before starting to the con-
vention city, said they did not expect
"a long session or much in the way of
contests for the four nominations for
position Of judge of the supreme
court. There were no announced
candidates for the nominations.
L. S. Hill, of Des Moines, was
scheduled to call the convention to
order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Street Car Hits Auto; Four Hurt

Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 11.-Operatfng
a street car at unusual speed thru the
business section Is alleged to have
been the cause Of a fatal accident at
Pearl street and Willow avenue last
night. An auto containing Roy Carl,
Raymond Dowell and the Misses Ida
Taylor and Myrtle Elder was hit and
smashed. Dowell, 1S years old, is not
expected to live. All were injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Did, Time For Forgery.

Montreal, Aug. 11.-From records
in the hands of the Montreal police.
it appears that Charles Ponsi was
a member of the firm of Zrossi &
Co., Bankers, this city, which failed
in 1908. Zrossi fed the country and
was subsequently, extradited from
Mexico City, under the name of
Bianco, alias Charles Ponsi. The
man was convicted of forgery and
false pretenses and sentenced to
three years in the Saint Vincent de
Paul penitentiary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
ON TRAIL OF BABY sTEAuER
Police Serching For Man and Woman
in Couuhlin Case

Philadelphia, Aug. 11.-Detectives
are searching for Joseph Damachuck
and his wife, named by counsel for
Augusta Pasquale, "the crank" as the
kidnapers Of Blakely Coughlin, OF
Norristown.
In his alleged confession, Pasqua1e
is reported to have said that man
named "Joe" and his wife were the
abductors. Benjamin F. Goodman,
Pasquale's attokney, declares he has
identified Joe" as Damachuck, and
that the police are "hot on his trail"
Despite Pasquale's denial that he
had anything to do with the kidnap-
ing, some authorities working on the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
By Associated Press.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 11.-A pro-
posal that action Of the Tennessee
legislature on the federal suffrage
amendment be deferred until after
Aug. 21 was made today in a resolu-
ton introduced in the lower house.
Legislators who proposed the reso-
luton said both anti and pro-suf-
frage forces were behind the plan.
The resolution was tabled by vote
Of so to 81 after lengthy debate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11

case express the opinion that he was
the actual abductor.
A deputy warden of the Trenton
prison has identified Pasquale as a
prisoner who escaped in 1916
Pasquale still maintains that the
missing child Is alive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
The Weather.

Iowa-Showers tonight; cooler in
west and central portions; Thursday
considerably cooler, with showers in
extreme east and generally fair in
west and central portions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Reds Claim Progress Against wrangel

:
London, Aug. 11.-Tuesday's official
statement from Moscow carries a
brief paragraph with regard to the
-flghting on the Crimean front
where the soviet forces are engaging
those of General Wrangel. The state
ment says:
On the Crimean front: the fighting
on the entire front continues favor.
able to u.s."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Poland Blame. Indifferent World.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Poland in an
official proclamation issued at War
saw, has solemnly warned the world
that if she is overthrown by the
Russian bolsheviki her fall will be
due not only to "oyerbearing might"
but to the indifference of world
which calls itself democratic.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Reds Control Danzis Railway.
Q1y A ccooio<nH Drns. 5-ttE

heoS ConeroI Danzio Railway.
BY Associated Press.
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE Russians now
are occupying a stretch OF twenty
four miles Of the direct railway line,
between Warsaw and Danxis, and 4
large force is pushing across the
Danzig corridor to cut the remaining
railroad, according to the French for
eign office today.
The section Of the main line held
by the Russians is between Ciechanow.
and Mlawa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Hutchinson Sets New Golf Record.
Rv A sSociafed Dress

Dy lAsSUCIdtEU freSSy
Toledo. Aug. 11.-Jock Hutchinson
set a new record of 33- $3.50 for the
Inverness course today and led the
field in the second eighteen -holes of
the qualifying round of the national
open golf championship. His total
for thirty six holes was 161.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11

Mason wasps show wonderful en-
g;neerins ability in construction OF
tunnels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. Aug. 11-Poland win
ask immediate aid from the United
States in its fight against the Rus
sian soviet government, Count Cas-
imir Lubomirsh, the, Polish ministsr,
announced today.
The appeal to the stats depart
ment. the minister said, WIN be based
upon the assurance contained In the
American note TO italy that the
United States will insist upon main-
tenance OF the political independence
and territorial integrity of Poland.
The aid requested, It was said,
probably viii be confined TO 4 re-
quest for extension Of credits by the
United States for the purchase by
Poland Of surplus war stocks. Per-
mission to purchase 100000 army
uniforms and 100000 pairs Of shoes
from war department stocks already
has been asked Of tho department by
the Polish legation. =
Amsrioa's Position Revealed.
The position OF the American gove
ernment in tho Polish situation va
today before the world. Stated briefly.
the United States stands as fayorine
preservation Of the political inde-
pendence and territorial integrity OF
Poland and as opposing any dismerh.
berment Of Russia. The outlines OF
this policy were set forth In q note
dispatched yesterday by Secretary
Colby TO the Italian ambassador. To
the end that Poland shall continue Al
an autonomous state, the American
government, Secretary Colby de-
clares in his note, will follow a policy
directed to the employment Of Ill
available means to render 1t effeot-
uap To safeguard the interests -of
the Russian people as distinguished
from the existing soviet regime, the
United States government thru the
note. declares to the allied and as
sociated powers it would regard with
satisfaction a declaration by them OF
respect for the territorial Integrity
and true boundaries Of Russia.
| The United Statess the note az.
serts, takes no exception to the ef.
forts to arrange an armistice between
Poland and Russia but for the PRES
sent at least can not consent to any
plan to divert such armistice nexo-
tiations into general European con-
ference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Urged to Accept British Terms.

Ur9ed 20 NccePt BfIti6h Terms.
BY Associated Press.
London, Aug. 1.-Two members OF
the Russian mission left last night on
board a British torpedo boat destroy
er, on their way to Moscow to urge
acceptance of the British terms to
Poland, says the London Times to-
day. K
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Extensive Offensive Move
ment Being Planned on
Warsaw Front.
MILITARY LEADERS
BELIEVE TIME RIPE
Reds Now Control Twsnty-Feur
Miles of Warsaw Danzis Railway
Americas Attitude Toward Poland
clear-Request That Clothing and
Shoes Be- Furnished Army Under
Consideration.
BY Associated Presa.

By Associated Preso.
Warsaw Aug. 1o.-A concen-
tration and rsgrouping Of the
Polish forces for an extensive
counter stroke on the entire War
saw front Is reported by today's
newspapers. Tho plans are, II 10
said, to begin this counter move
within a few days. Military msn
express tho opinion that this 10 :
propituous time to strike back
in an effort to drive off the so
Z Wet forces which are endsavor.
Ing to encircle tho capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-11
Polish Commission Failed to Arrive.

Copenhagen. Aug. 11.-A repre-
sentative Of the Russian soviet COM
mand waited in vain at the front for
the Polish arHistice delegation en-
the evening of Aug. 9, but neither the
delegation nor any message from
Warsaw arrived, according to Nj.
Litvinoff, the soviet representative
here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-07-29

first place, Hyatt is not of River
Falls. Second, Ray has held the office
of sheriff but once instead of several
times" Third; the Journal stated
beyond the misconception of anyone
Of average intelligence that qualifca-
ton for office and not the financial
need of it were the points to be most
considered in choosing a sheriff.
Fourth; if Hyatt does make reference
to an appreciation of the salary, he is
not the only one of the candidates to
date who is making That appeal. The
''Sun" item contains four sentences,
and every sentence false. The fact
that Ray is bucking an opposition
that is hitting 1000 foul hadn't ought
to hurt Hyatt any in the considera-
ton of honest voters, and we doubt if
his opponents even will cherish that
sort of support.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-07-29

Lynn II. Ashley, of Hudson, We're
circulated in the First Ward the first
of the week and were quickly sub
scribed Lynn is well and most
favorably known here, and his popu-
larity, together. with the fact that he
is standing on his own merits, with
out campaign reference sto other
legal connection, insures him hearty
support in this section of the county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-07-29

A nonparty periodical rails against
the kept" press in which, it says,
"the common people have no voice."
and urges the support of "the peoples
paper" where Everyone may have
his say" We know of no class or sect
who can't get a word into the Mail
Bag" or similar departments of the
big dailies, or country weeklies, but
Just try to denounce Townleyism in
nonparty paper-if you want to waste
your effort, stamp and stationery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-07-29

Winter car, taking Miss Marion
Elliott, who had been visiting with
Miss Cole Winter, to her home there
In the party were the Misses Marjorie
Ewing, Cole Winter, Marion Thrush
and Mr.. Wilbur Ensign. They re-
turned home Tuesday evening.