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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
CONFESSES TOPEKA ROBBERIEs.
Undersheriff Miller Gets Confession
From Reformatory Prisoner.

Mystery surrounding the robbery of
the homes of b. o. Bair, 1920 Gar
field avenue, and L. p. Haley, 1911
West Fifteenth street, was cleared to-
day upon the return of Bob Miller. un-
dersherfff, from the state reformatory
at Hutchinson where he obtained
confession from Fulton Parker. a
prisoner, that he robbed both homes
about a month ago.
At the Bair home, which was robbed
the same week that a baby died at the
house, a number of valuable articles
were taken. The place where these
articles were hidden at Kansas City
was named by Parker in his confess
sion and Bair will go to Kansas City
after them. At the Haley home
Parker stated that he was frightened
away before he could collect any
jewelry
Parker was arrested by the poiic=
here a few minutes after he had
broken a window glass in the rear OF
the L. c. Rain shirt factory, 720 Kan
sas avenue. He fitted the descriptions
of man who was wanted in Wichita
for a series of burglaries and upon the
arrival of Chief of Police Zikefoose of
Wichita. he confessed to the robberies
in that city.
When Miller learned of Parker's ar
rest and mis- removal to Wichita he
suspected that probably Parked might
explain some Topeka robberies. Miller
went to Hutchinson Saturday with
some prisoners and asked to talk 10
Parker who had been removed there
to serve sentence for the Wichfts
. burglaries.
He denied knowing anything about
them at first" said Miller. Il asked
/ him how ne overlooked the seaiskin
. cap at the Haley home.
My God, was that a sealskin,' he
said.
That tripped him up and then he
came clean with a confession 10 both
robberies"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
IN SECOND HUMILIATION
Pioneer Locomotive Was Hauled
Thru Streets of Gotham by Motor
Truck.

New York. May 1s.-The Dewitt
Clinton, the first steam rail locomo-
tive to be operated in this state and
the second in the country. has received
the second greatest humiliation. of its
life.
In 1881. in attempting an official
run from Albany to Schenectady, ii
broke down and was assisted to its
destination by horses.
Yesterday, almost a century later
it was dragged thru the streets OF
New York, from the shops where il
has been stored, to the Grand Central
station, where 1t has been placed or
exhibition, by large motor trucks. the
horses successor.
The old iron horse" without its
tender. weighs only 9,420 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
MADE GOOD HIS BOAST
Blew Out Brains at Grave of Wife
Whom He Murdered.

Greenville. ILL.,, May 1s.-Harley o.
Beasley. murderer of his wife and two
children. wrote the last chapter in his
career of crime today.
Standing beside the grave of his
wife, with his brother, Delmar. at his
side, Beasley drew an automatic re-
volver from his pocket, placed it to
his right temple and pulled the trig-
ger His brother had no time to in
tervene. so quickly did the tragedy
occur, but watched the slayer's body
collapse.
Beasley made good his boast that
the authorities would never take him
alive. Death was instantaneous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
CHANCELLOR SAYS FAREWELL.
Dr. Frank Strong Makes Plea to X. L.
Students for More Pay for Faculty.

Lawrence. Kan, May 1S.-Chance1-
lor Frank Strong made his farewell
address today to students of the Uni
versity of Kansas as head of that in
stitution. Doctor Strong's resignation.
rendered last summer. becomes ef-
fective at the end of the present
school year.
IN appeal for better financial support
for the university from the state and
a salary budget which will make II
possible for the institution to retain
the best members of its teaching staff
instead of having them go to other
institutions at larger salaries. as fire.
quently occurs now. he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
CONCLUDE OILERS TESTIMONY.
Wage Application Concluded Before
Industrial Court Today.

Taking Of testimony in the wage ap-
plication of the Brotherhood of Sta
tionary Engineers and Oilers will be
concluded late today in the court of
industrial relations. The case has
been before the industrial court since
last Thursday morning.
A number of witnesses called by the
brotherhood have told of wages and
increased cost of living. Special fig
ures concerning living expenses were
presented by attaches of the court.
Thruout the hearing the railroads
have questioned the jurisdiction of the
court in event of an order for higher
wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

return Of 10 per cent on the IN
vestment which the company claims it
should have, would have yielded net
profit of $301,753.9O. A return of 10
per cent on the valuation assessed by
the tax commission would have yielded
a profit of $149, $1,000, according to
the report.
The earnings of the railway COM
pany last year showed a, decline from
1917, when the gross earnings were
1851, ,979.14 and the net earnings were
S154, ,377.S1. This. despite the fact
that the increased fare of six cents
was received during the last few
months of 1919. By the terms of the
franchise, the city does not receive a
per cent of the company's earnings,
Commissioner W. H. Wasson said to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Topeka Railways 1919 Net
Earnings Was S127,142.96.
Edison Company Cleared $780,
1886, Report Shows.

The Topeka Railway company's net
earnings during the year 1919 were
$127,142.96 according to the annual
report submitted to the city commits
sioners today. This represents re-
turn of AZ per cent on the claimed
investment of $3.017,539.03 or a re-
turn of S.5 per cent on the value of
s1,49S,309 assessed by the tax com
mission.
The net earnings of the Topeka
Edison company for the year was
$139,333.59, according to the report.
improvements made by the Edison
company totaled $44.951.95. Improve
ments made by the street railway COM
pany totalled $5,159.58.
The gross receipts of the Topeka
Railway company for the year were
S542,14e.60. The total expenditures
were s415, 5,006.s4. The gross earnings
of the Edison company were $559,-
1868 and the gross expenditures
s419, 9,S53.34.
The Topeka Railway company S
earnings were classified as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
GERMANS ARE NOT EXCITED
Passage of Knox Peace Resolution
Gets Little Comment In Berlin.

Berlin, May 17.-Only a few Berlin
newspapers comment editorially on the
vote in the United States senate on the
Knox resolution ending the state of
war between the United States and
Germany.
The Tageblatt believes the United
States has found convenient solution
to the situation growing out of the re-
lection of the Versailles treaty" but
suggests it will be necessary to enter
into friendly negotiations with the
United States for the adjustment of
many moot issues before normal
commercial relations can be resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

A running fight in which several
hundred shots were fired ensued, but
luck was with the thieves. AS they
crossed the railroad track a freight
train trundled between them and their
pursuerS. 1t gave the three just time
enough to jump into a waiting motor
car and head for Olathe. The resi-
dents of Spring Hill were forced to be
content with the recovery of the
stolen silk. At Olathe a car, believed
to be that of the three thieves, broke
down.
Somebody, presumably the same
three who had fled from the fighting
population of Spring Hill, then stole a
motor car belonging to ]. H. Cosgrove
of Olathe and the flight continued
But Spring Hill feels proud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
PALMER IS overwhelmed
Attorney Generals Forces Routed in
Atlanta Democratic Convention.

Atlanta, Ca. May 1S.-A coalition
of delegates for Thomas E. Watson
and Senator Hoke Smith today routed
supporters of Attorney General Pal
ton here.
Palmer's men were overwhelmed I'd
on the first test vote. which came
shortly after the meeting convened.
Watson and Smith delegates regis
tered 23S unit votes for z. V. Peacock
for chairman. ywhile Palmer's forces
in the center could muster but 146 for
w H. Fleming as chairman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

These sales are being conducted on the
cash and carry plan.
Cut 20 Per Cent
San Francisco. Cal. May 1s.-A
large San Francisco store devoted al
most exclusively to women's wear ad-
vertised until further notice" 20 per
cent reductions in prices of all mer-
chandise. Several haberdasheries an
nounced material decreases in mems S
furnishings, exclusive of clothing.
Expect Higher Prices.
Cleveland. O., May 1s.-No immedi-
ate break in prices is in prospect for
England, members of the British
Drapers Chamber of Trade declared.
The trend is upward rather than
downward, and the peak has not yet
been reached. according to F. w. Cook,
chairman of the party.
The party is on a fifty day tour OF
America which will take them to the
Pacific coast. They spent today in
specting Cleveland stores and indus
trial plants.
Women's Hats Down.
St. Paul, Mimi, May Is w. A.
| Stronge. of Stronge & Warner. big
milliners, today announced price re-
I ductions approximating so per cent
The company operates a chain of mil
linery stores thruout the northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
SOCIALIST STATE TICKET
Kansas to Have Chance to Vote for
Party Candidates.

Kansas Socialists will put a state
ticket in the field this year, accord
ing to information which has reached
the state house. Declarations for all
candidates on the Socialist ticket will
be filed in the next few days by Ross
Magill, secretary of the Socialist state
central committee
Magill has written to L. J. Petit
john. secretary of state. rela i've to de-
tails for the filing of dec4a rations for
various candidates. He has indicated
that nominations will be made for a
number of the offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
GOES OVER TO BOLsHEvIKT.
Black Sea Port Hnuls Down Turk F1as
and Raises red Emblem.

Constantinople. May 1s.-Trebizond.
an important port on the Black sea
coast of Asia Minor has been taken
over by local Bolsheviki administra-
ton, according to an announcement
made by the Turkish press bureau
here
The population hauled down the
Turkish flag. and raised the Bolshe-
Wiki emblem. and set up a temporary
government following a great demon
stration in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
To Spend Fortune for Suffrage

New York, May 1S.-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, head of the National
Womans Suffrage association, already
has received more than S1.750,000
from the estate of the late Mrs. Frank
G. Leslie and is preparing to go to
Europe to expend the money for the
cause of woman suffrage there, if de-
veloped in court here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Say Fair Price
Commissioner
Is a ProGteer

Oklahoma City. May 1s.-Seven
business men of this city. including a
member of the state fair price COM
mission. were arrested by federal au-
thorities today following indictments
returned against them by the federal
grand jury charging violation of the
Lever act by alleged profiteering in
the sale Of sugar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
THOUSAND FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Missouri River in Flood Breaks Over
Dam at Omaha

Omaha. Neb.. May 1s.-Rising waters
of the Missouri broke over the big
East Omaha dyke early today, flood
ing six square miles of that section of
the city and rendering nearly 1000
families homeless.
Several houses were in danger of
being swept away by the flood The
river is higher than at any time in
fifteen wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
INVITATION SHOOT HERE
Eight Teams From Eastern Kansas
Towns Taking Part Today.

Eight rifle teams from various east
ern Kansas towns were participating
in the invitation shoot of the Topeka
Gun club here today. The match be-
gan at 1890 o'clock this morning at
the club grounds in Highland Park.
and was to last all day. The teams
were competing for a silver loving cup.
The record of the local club indicates
the visitors will have a hard time ac-
Quiring the trophy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
WILL VOTE ON THIRD PARTY
Missouri Labor Federation Considers
Entering american Party"

Springfield. Mo. May 1s.-The
Missouri Federation of Labor. in
twenty eighth annual convention here.
will vote on the proposed formation
of a national labor political party be-
fore the sessions close. according to
indications today.
Speakers yesterday Surged formation
of the american party" to be COM
posed of union labor members before
four hundred Missouri delegates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Hungary to Accept Peace Terms.

Budapest. May Hungary will
| sign the peace treaty presented to her
| by the allies, it was indicated here to-
day. Count Albert Apponyi. who
strongly opposes the acceptance of the
treaty, has resigned from the peace
delegation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
SETTLEMENT NOW POSSIBLE
Both Miners and Operators in Hard
Coal Fight Yield Points.

Washington. May 1s.-Settlement of
the controversy over increased wage
demands of anthracite coal miners
which has extended over several weeks
is expected by department of labor
officials today or tomorrow.
Concessions obtained by Secretary
OF Labor Wilson from both miners and
operators during daily conferences of
ficials said have made possible a peace
settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
WILL STAY IN WASHINGTON.
President Wilson Not TO Attend San
Francisco Convention.

Washington, May 1s.-President
Wilson will remain in Washington un-
til after the San Francisco convention.
il was announced at the White House
today.
the presidential vacation. and it is pos
sibIe that the president will remain in
Washington thru the summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Poles Eorced BACK Saws Moscow.

London, May 17.-Successes against
the Poles in the fighting on the north
erly part Of the front are reported by
the Russian soviet government in an
official message from Moscow dated
Monday. The Poles were forced back
over the Beresina at one point, it is
claimed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Missouri Women Have PIanks.

Joplin. Mo. May 1S--With more
than 200 delegates and visitors attend
ing. the first annual congress of the
Missouri League of Women Voters
met here today to discuss planks to be
demanded of the Democratic and Re
publican parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
House and Senate DeadIocked.

Washington, May 1s.-A dea dlock
on the army reorganization bill was
reached today by the senate and house
conferees. Senate provisions to reor
ganize the force caused the breach and
! the question will be brought before
/ the house for q vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Bank Bandits Get So. 900.

Harper, Ia May 1s.-Three ban
dts blew the safe at the Harper State
bank with nitoglycerin early today
and escaped with $4,000 in cash and
registered bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
POSTPONE sHIP-BY-TRUCK TOUR
Automobile and Truck Dealers Have
Luncheon at c. of c.

Automobile and truck dealers, who
met at luncheon today at the Cham
ber of Commerce, decided to postpone
the -by-Truck campaign tour
which was to have started Wednesday,
until some time near the first of June.
Dealers feel that the program had
been rather hastily arranged and did
not embody all features considered
necessary. They believe more time
spent on working out details would
give better results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
WILL NOT WORK
Four Thousand Pittsburg Coal
Miners Go on Strike.
Demand Operators Sell Powder
at Old Price.

Pittsburg. Kan, May 1S.-All of the
Kansas coal mines that were idle yes
terday were again idle today and in
addition several other mines were not
working The men refuse to work
because of the failure of the joint con-
ference in Kansas City to reach an
agreement on the explosives price
question.
The temporary agreement made by
the joint scale committee of the min
ers and mine operators in Kansas City
several weeks ago. expired Saturday.
powder prices going up from the old
rate of 81 a keg to $3.50.
Steam shovel mines are not affected
by the powder prices.
While there are no definite figures
as to the number of miners idle avail
able, it is considered likely that 1000
men are not working today.
The miners are refusing to work be-
cause no agreement has been reached
in the Kansas City joint conference
concerning the price of powder and
the price of house coal, that is, coal
for the domestic use of the miners
themselves.
Resolutions adopted at a mass meet
ing of miners at Franklin Sunday de-
to work until they are given powder
at 50 keg, the old price.
The walkout of the men is an "un-
/ official strike" it was said today.
The district board of the union has not
called the men out and nothing has
been done toward putting them back
to work, pending the Kansas City con-
ference.
Kansas City, May 1S-Representa-
, tives of coal miners and operators OF
Kansas, Missouri. Oklahoma and Ar
! kansas conferred here today in an
! effort to bring about a settlement OF
I - hnI . T n
| Kansas miners and work out an agree
ment for application of the 81 per
! cent wage increase granted by the
( bituminous coal commission to 1920
I 1921 contracts with miners of the fouI
states
Both operators and miners admitted
/ the tieup of Kansas mines was vir-
tuaily complete.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Michigan stores Cut.

Saginaw. Mich. May 1S-To laid
In restoring prices TO a normal level"
several dealers in mems furnishings
have announced that for a limited
lime they will sell any. except made
% order goods. for from 20 to 25 per
sent less than the current prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas;
Generally fair and slightly cooler
tonight and "Wednesday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05
CAMP MEADE MAY BE
ARMY'S PENAL CENTRE

As solution TO Maryland's pris-
oner problem. by the National Com
mittee on Prisons and Labor, Camp
Meade viii be advanced as a prison
centre. according 10 a dispatch yes
terday from New York.
The committee. according to the
message. has devoted considerable
time 10 the study Of the problem in
his State and will dwell upon i; al
length in a report. copies OF which
are expected here in few days
1t was intimated at the offices of
the State Board of Prison Control thas
the Camp Meade idea was favored be
cause it could be accomplished eco
nomically and with little State legis
lation. through an understanding with
he Government
Robert ID Case, secretary OF the
board was in the dark as to details
Of the report, He believed that the
plan may be assured Of careful study
by all penologists OF the State. es-
pecially since Governor Richie, at the
0utse, Of his administration. called at
ention 10 the States prison problem
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05
SUPERVISOR SAYS
PEOPLE KEEP LAW

District Prohibition Supervisor
Thomas F. Stone. who has just re-
turned from Ohio and West Virginia
which are included in this district.
declared yesterday that he was well
satisfied with the manner in which
people of those States were observ-
ing the @law.
"Of course, we are just getting or
gained" said Mr.. Stone, and get
ting ourselves in shape for the real
work. but | have found splendid CO
operation in both of the States. and
think we will soon make ourselves
felt. | think in due time the preju-
dice against the law will be over
come 1t is a new thing. and natural
ly hard to get accustomed to-"
Mr.. Stone stated that he would be
in Baltimore for several days upon
this occasion
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05
AT THE REPUBLIC FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY

The Pacific coast village Of Laguna
was stirred with excitement over the
presence of the Screen Classics, Inc.
company that was filming night
scenes of shipwreck for the produc-
zion Should Woman Tell?" accord
ing TO the report brought back by
David Thompson. Metro studio man
ager. upon his return to the studios
in Hollywood from the beach location.
This stirring drama of a soul in
doubt is showing at the Republic
theatre today and tomorrow
Alice Lake. Jack Mulhall and Frank
Currier head the all-star company
that is ptciurizing Should Woman
Tell?" The drama is from the pen
Of Finis Fox, Of the Metro scenario
stan and is directed by John E .Ince.
y company of one hundred players
spent ten days al the Laguna Beach
location
Mr. Thompson mOtored TO Laguna
to see how work was progressing and
10 offer whatever assistance he could
to Director Ince. He found that the
technical director, A. Morris Myers,
had constructed New England viii
lage street on the beach and ship
wreck on the rocks in the ocean, and
that production was progressing
without a hitch. The inhabitants of
the village were greatly interested in
the filming of the picture. especially
in the spectular shipwreck scenes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05
AT THE PALACE TONIGHT
AND TOMORROW

THE Red Viper" which viii be
shown at the Palace theatre today and
tomorrow. is more than photop'ay -
it is a classic of Americanism In
the form of brilliantly written and
wonderfully staged film production. it
delves deep into the soul of the Am
erican masses. and then lays bare
what ii finds there.
With its story of universal appeal.
with its succession of startling sur
prises. all eliminating in a grand eli
max, this picture stands out as the
most remarkable production Of its
kind that has ever been offered 10
the American public.
The Red Viper" is a picture with
a purpose-it en.ertains. it edifes. il
dazzles by its brilliancy and vet tells
story so logical in its construction.
and so true 10 life that audiences are
thrilled and entranced from the first
scene until the drama is brought TO
it's unexpected and exciting denoue-
ment
lis wonderful story. its brilliant
acting its masterful direction. and
its patriotic mission are the elements
which go 10 make The Red Viper"
the supreme dramatic achievement of
the year.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05

The Japanese language is taught in
The high schools OF Austria.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-05
THRACIAN COMMISSION
TOURING THE COUNTRY
Qy INC AssocIated pressl

Philadelphia, Mar. 5.-Three ennis
saries from Thrace are touring this
country to assist in the explanation OF
the position of the Greek inhabitants
of Thracian territory surrendered un-
der the peace treaty by Bulgaria and
Turkey. They are members of the
Thracian commission to the United
States
The members Of the mission are
Angeles Constantilieris, secretary
smyrna; DR.. Panayotis Nicolopaulo
University of Paris; Nicholas Kalt-
chas, Constantinople; Or. Paleologis
Georgian. National University OF
Greece.
In Philadelphia they spoke in chuch-
eses of various denominations and al
luncheons arranged in their honor