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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
New York Evening World
Makes Exposure of "Brin-
dell's Tyranny.
CHARGES INDIVIDUALS
Calls Alleged Graft Amazing
Conspiracy of Greed
and Injustice.

NEW YORK. Nov. 11-Respon-
sibility for the disastrous Wall So
explosion last September, the echo
OF which was heard around the
world in denunciation OF Reds" and
anarchists Thursday was charged
10 individual laboring men or labor
sympathizcrs by the New York Even
ing World. The paper however, ad-
mitted IL could not explain the pres
ence of threats signed anarchist
lighters found in "A mail box near
the scene OF the explosion.
In a three page story the paper
announced that the mystery OF the
blast that killed nearly 40 persons
and injured $50 more had been
solved" the theory advanced was
that the death wagon In which tho
bomb had exploded. had not been
sent into the financial district 20 ter
rorize the capitalists, but that ir
had been intended as a reprisal
against Robert +. Brindeu, president
of the building trades council and s5
"BTindel workers employed In de-
mOlishing the stock exchange build
ing annex. Held up on the way. the
bomb was believed by the paper Co
have exploded before it reached its
designated destination. Seeking 90
link the explosion with the build
ing trust graft row being inFeS-
tigated by a Joint committee the
paper naming house wreckers
union said.
Amazing Conspiracy"
THE Evening World here presents
proofs that 1.S00 men, nearly all
foreign born. sober, industrious eiil
cient and well disciplined--nase
a. H.rr D..
subjected 20 an amazing conspiracy
Of greed and injustice and the eN
plOsiOn was the elimination Of tins
tyranny. The building trades graft
was responsible for the crime.
The Evening World does uor
charge the union, as "a union. with
responsibility. II was the work of
individuals, possibly inside the
union possibly the work OF SYM
pathizers-
"gurther proofs are presented
that the wrath and resentment o.
these working men and their fellows
who knew Of their tragic losing
fight 10 avert vaEranCy and starva-
tion I'm days Of overlooking oppOr-
tunitv was centcred not only On
their arch-oppressor Robert F.
BrindelL dictator of the building
trades council but upon house
wrccking contractors.
The police and agents OF the de-
partment Of justice. the paper as
serts. are busy looking through the
membership rolls Of House WrcclKrr
/ union 40. %. 90 find men who
might have been so false 20 mOdera
labor union principles and the teach
inEs OF Gompcrs and F'rayne and
/ their own outspoken advocate OF iaw
and order William Zaranko. as 90
/ 1CONTINUED OF PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
ATTORNEY ORDERED TO
RETURN HALF HIS FEE
AND RETIRE FROM CASE

Judge c. r. Montgomery in the
superior court Thursday ordered
Atty. y. y. Bernstein 20 pay George
Wilkerson SIPS before Saturday
night, when he found that Bern
stein had collected $3.50 for what he
considered mcagre and insufficient
service IN defending Wilkerson on
a criminal statuatory charge He
had also advised his ellen. 10 plead
guilty in order 10 expedite matters
when the court docket showed that
Wilkerson had pleaded not guilty
when arraigned.
Bernstein was asked 10 give an
account of the services he had given
Wilkerson and on questioning The
accused man. the Judge decided that
proper steps had not been taken in
order 20 give Wilkerson a fair trial
Bernstein claimed that the deputy
prosecuting attorney had agreed 10
drop the case and that his failure
TO do so had placed him IN an en-
barrassing position.
Judge Montgomery advised Will
kerson 10 secure some other attor-
ney and continued the case 10 the
next term OF court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
HOME BREW UNDER
PROHIBITION BAN
Officials Rule Against Sale of
Hops and Malt to
Public.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11-(By
the Associated Press)-Home brew
ing was brought actively under the
prohibition ban Thursday when II
was learned that enforcement off,
cials had ruled against the sale OF
hops and malt TO others than bakers
and confectioners. Grea- secrecy
the prohibition bureau 5
action. but II was definitely ascer-
tained rhat such instructions had
been issued.
Details OF the order were lacking.
The only admission made by prohi-
bition officials in the absence OF
Commissioner Kramer was that the
Volstead act had been construed 70
mean that the sale OF hops and
malt as component parts OF home
made beer were without the pale Of
the law and their sale must stop.
Enforcement officials throughout
the country have been notified OF
the governments determination but
they have not been supplied with
the technical language Of the deci-
sion.
The construction or the law
which resulted in the new orders
was made nearly two months ago
At that time officials having Il in
charge started a document through
the regular procedure from which
il emerges as q treasury decisLcn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
ATTACK STATE
RAIL RATE In
CAPITAL MEET
Shippers Complain of Better
Rate Given Indiana
Manufacturers.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 11-Rail-
road rates in Indiana, both passen-
ger and freight were attacked here
Thursday by the carriers and by
Kentucky and Ohio shippers at a
hearing before Examiner DiSque OF
the interstate commerce commits
sion. Railroad officials complained
that the Indiana rates amount TO
S5,500,000 annually less than the
Interstate rates while the shippers
from the nearby states asserted that
their business was adversely affect
by the state rates.
The hearings which will continue
Friday is on the petition of the rail-
ways OF the state against Indiana
public service commission by which
the carriers seeking TO have the in
terstate commerce commission force
the Indiana charges to be raised 10
conform with the advances granted
last August by the federal commits
sion. The Indiana commission
granted increases smaller than
those fixed by the federal commits
sion.
Enjoy Advantage.
Kentucky shippers testifying be-
fore the examiner said that Evans
Vile jObbers enjoyed a discrimina-
tory advantage over them in COM
peting for trade in the southeastern
territory. Particular complaint was
made in this respect by the Louis
vile and Henderson grain dealers
who said that they were driven
from buying in the Indiana
market because the Evansville
competitor brought his raw prod
uct to the mill at the Indiana
rate, which they said was several
cents lower than the interstate rate,
which they would be compelled to
pay All Indiana millers on the
Ohio river il was testified can save
$25 to $40 car on grain shipments,
Cincinnati dealers made a similar
complaint declaring their testimony
at the advantage which they said
was given to Lawrenceburg and
Aurora.
Louisville jobbers in general mer-
chandise declared that their COM
petitors, particularly those in In
dianapolis, would bottle up the In
diana business as a result OF the
present rate situation. The Evans
vile. Lafayette and indianapolis
livestock markets it was also testi-
fed are gaining in independence as
a result Of the sales. the loss being
said TO be suffered by Louisville.
Passenger Fares.
Representatives Of the railroads
devoted most attention to the pas
senger fares declaring that the in
terstate rate fabric was being dis
sipated by travellers buying TO state
line points TO obtain a lower f;ere
and then getting new tickets fol
additional travel.
Defense of the Indiana rates vii
| be made by numerous commercial
| organizations in the state, and by
representatives of the public serv
! ice commission, who were present
at Thursdays hearing. They ma!
/ be heard Friday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
NEWS PAPER CHARGES
EXPLOSION TO ENEMIES
OF "BUILDING TRUST,
Reports COP.
Campaign Cost
Three Million

FRENCH LICK. Ind. Nov. IL
The republican national campaign
cost s3,416,O 600, according to figures
given out here Thursday night by
Fred W. Upham. treasurer of the
republican national committee. who
is here for a brief rest. He stated
that the deficit amounted 10 1880
900.
Treasurer Urham said that he had
just completed his report and that
the deficit was after all bills had
been paid.
Mr.. Upham said he would leave
here Sunday for New York. where
he would submit his report on re-
publican finances to a meeting Of
the national committee on Monday.
After approval by Chairman Will
II. Hays and the committee and
treasury he said he would file the
report in Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
HOOVER TO COMPLETE
BIG EUROPEAN FUND

STANFORD UNIVERSITY Calf.
Nov 11.-Announcenent that he
would complete the raising Of a
100000 fund for starving and
underfed children Of EuroLe was
made by Herbert c. Hoover. former
food administrator. before he left his
home here Thursday for Washing
ton, ID. c. Appeals FOR money are
TO be made TO :he American people,
he said.
Raising Of this money will be my
occupation until the fund is COM
plete," Mr.. Hoover said. I'VE have
heen able to carry on the work ini-
tally by the instance OF the Ameri-
can government and by contribu-
tOns from various sources without
appealing TO the general public.
There Is now, however, no other
means for continued support Of
these children except public charity
OF the American people"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
CREDIT MEN SHOW
ARMISTICE SPIRIT
AT MONTHLY MEET
Talks of Thanksgiving and
Patriotic Songs Given
at Y. NJ. C.. A.

Combining talks of thanksgiving
with patriotic songs members of
the South Bend Association OF
Credit Men aided in the observance
OF Armistice day when they held
their regular monthly banquet at
the Y. NJ. 9. A dining han Thurs
day evening. Atty. II. II. Rathbone
Of Chicago and Lee NJ. Hutchins Of
Grand Rapids We're the principal
speakers of the evening Fred
Grimes acted as toastmaster
Mr.. Rathbone cited few OF the
many reasons why the citizens Of
the United States should be thank
ful and urged his hearers 10 appre-
ciate the value Of the great battle
which our boys brought TO a sue
cessful end two years ago. And
now that peace has come. he said,
we should again rejoice because
America at the present time is the
happiest, wealthiest and most pro-
gressive country in the world.
Develop Resources,
He also impressed the necessity
Of the development OF the natural
resources of this country and advo-
Gated the extension Of our CONNER
cial trade.
Mr.. Hutchins spoke on the sub
ject, Making Human Price Tags" 3"
Before long" he declared, I'VE are
going TO write human price tags
and no man is going TO be worth
more than the sum OF his ambi-
tions. Careers are not ready made
and we cannot buy them as we buy
a suit OF clothes On the contrary.
we must carve cur own individual
career just the. same as the tailor
cloth a. ~ which he
makes the clothes that we wear.
"A man will get just what he
goes after If he is honest and truth
ful in his efforts. II you are not
satisfied with your present job,
ont worry, somebody else viii get
IL. Men must have the ambition to
grow and show"
All Have Talent.
Mr. Hutchins took the position
that every man has talent and If he
does not use IT he is a loafer. He.
also said that a man is a mental
lOafer who is not better tomorrow
than he is today. In closing he
pleaded with his audience TO live in
the shadow of men who have gained
achievement and pleaded with them
TO grow. show and produce.
TOastmaster Grimes at the begin
ming OF the evenings program in
troduced W. L. Chandler, a member
Of the association. who recently
came into national prominence
when he was elected president Of
the National Purchasing assocla-
tton.
J. r. Witwer, Of the Mishawaka
Woolen company. led in the singing
OF America" just before the ban
quet was served Several other pa
triOtic songs were also sung during
the evening and the program wound
up with the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
HYLAN SAYS HE
WAS FOOLED"
New York Mayor Admits He
Was Victim of Labor
Union Game.

NEW YORK Nov. 1I-lBv tbs
Associated PressJ -- Under sewers
questioning by the Cummlttee g
counsel. Mayor John r. Hylan on
the witness stand before the 5oint
legislative committee Investigating
the Building trust Thursday adj
mitted that he had been made =
victim Of John r. Hcttr.ck's labor
union game in the Interests of The
limestone ring
Holly rescutirg any imp1tatiOrs
that any personal interest" had
caused him 90 submit % the re-
quests Of Hettrick. alleged promoter
Of the contra ctors' clearing house
for bidding. Mayor Hylan said De
had been fooled into sending sug-
gestions by HettricE % the building
committee OF the board of educa-
tion that resulted in contracts IN
voIving S15 100000 worth Of work
going % stone contractors instead
OF terra Gotta interests.
Advocated Limestone.
The suggestions contained in a
letter o. the board % education
explaining the ecvartagcs uc
limestone over terra Gotta. Mayor
Hyian said. were based solely upon
information contained iu e. memu-
randum drafted for him bv Het-
trick. whom he said DE did rot
know. This letter Mr. Untermyer
branded as pure fabrication and a
pack Of lies"
While the mayor was or ne
stand ne was continually ir "a c,asn
with Samuel TnterUyer Cf lie
committees counsel It was "A bait
tie OF witnesses. which brought
demonstrations from the lar-a
crowd Of spectators who lamur1
the hearing chamber and hIed ne
lobby OF city hall Several tiu -
Sen. lockwood. chairman OF the
committee. threatened 90 clear the
room II the noisy demonstrations
continued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
FEDERAL OFFICERS
FAIL TO APPEAR
Three Cases in Night Court
Postponed Until Agents
Are Present.

The failure OF federal prohibition
officer Jacob Smith and other fed
eral officers 70 appear necessitated
the postpCnement Of three of the
federal cases which were scheduled
to come up for trial in the city
night court at the city hall Thurs
day night until Friday morning.
Mr.. Smith and his assistants were
detained on a special call
Frank RACE pleaded guilty 70 the
charge OF manufacturing intoXicat-
ing liquor. but not 20 the charge Of
selling IL. d. ID. Nemeth pleaded
Ignorance for the complainant and
seid that he manufactured II for
his own use. Judgement on the
case was held up until Nov. 20 on a
motion by Deputy Prosecutor
SchOck.
Dismiss Case.
The case OF Casa Orban was dis
missed on a motion OF Deputy
Prosecutor Schock because OF lack
OF evidence. u. d. Nemeth, coun-
Gil for the defense, waived arraign-
ment and pleaded not guilty. The
case OF FlOre HOrvath was contin-
ued until Friday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

Celebrate Arnistice Day Here At Coliseum
Nh. SCheininger
Says He is off
Election WagerS

Goaded on by a baby blizzard that
bored its way inside his heavy uls-
ter. Joe Scheininger Of the Grand
Leader department store pushed
George F. Hull. a tobacconist. from
the cigar store around the block.
through the Oliver hotel lobby and
back 10 the starting point in pay
ment Of a freak election bet.
Hundreds Of friends OF both men
followed the party about, and many
a cheer and many a raspberry was
given the pair.
Back at the starting point after
the bet was paid, Mr. Scheininger
made a speech to the assembled
crowd. He said:
Never again"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
BENS0N'S AID
PRAISES WORK
Clements Tells Investigators
Work of Board Was
Remarkable.

NEW YORK. Nov. 11-Com-
mander A. B. Clements. executive
assistant 20 Admiral Benson. chair
man OF the United States shipping
board. Thursday told the congress
sional committee investigating the
affairs OF the beard that consider
ing everything. it Is a remarka bic
tribute 20 the board that the
United States secured as near 100
percent value as Il did"
The witness referred 20 the work
OF the board in building up new
trades and told OF the business con-
nections tablished that We're prov
ing remarkably successful. lie de-
clared conditions IN different trades
were such that a general operating
contract covering everything was,
IN his opinion. dream"
Reducing Organization.
The United states shipping board
now employs 900 men with an
annual pay roll OF $4,000. .000 said
Commander Clements. The size Of
the organization is being gradually
reduced. however. he added.
Commander Clements was on the
stand all day testifyinE as 20 his
personal knowledge Of the charges
contained in the report 10 the COM
mittee made Dy secretaries Flsher
and Richardson.
As 90 a majority or the matters
he said he had but little knowledge
his work consisting mainly OF mat
ters OF the future having particu-
larlv 20 do with trade routes
As his examination was drawius
10 a close ne said iu reply 20 q Cues-
ton by Rep. Foster that the report
submitted was substantially cor
rsct-inEofar as his personal knowl-
sdes of the matters were concerned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL IN
ARMISTICE EXERCISES

Impressive exercises commend
rating Armistice day were held at
st. Joseph's parochial school, y.
Hill ST. The children formed out
side the school and sang America"
led by the Sisters Of the Holy Cross.
They then pledged allegiance 20 the
flag. following which they gave an
excellent rendition OF The Star
Spangled Banner" While they
stood at attention the Stars and
Stripes were hoisted atop the flag
pole.
The principal address Of the day
was delivered by Rev. William
Burke. who gave a spirited talk on
This Day and What II Means in
which the primary principles OF the
United States constitution were eX-
planned 20 the children in detail
Rev. P. J. Carroll, pastor OF st. Jo-
seph's church had charge OF the
program.
After the exercises a hashlighi
picture Of the school and school
children was taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

It have come here TO utter no
speech. Ny words are direct The
au,nor OF the article in Thursday )
-Cr. ouns concerning the opening Of
this nalI this evening is a barefaced
liar" This was the terse express
sion OF Cart. c. r. Carson, son Of
Mayor Carson, when he arose on
Thursday evening in the Coliseum
at the close Of the Armistice day
meeting there.
The statement was made relative
10 the article the Tribune published
concerning it's careful conclusions
that the avOwed refusal Of Mayor
Carson. "a a member Of the Consoli-
dated Amusement Co, 10 allow the
doors OF the Coliseum 20 be opened
for Armistice day until the $50 rem
tai had been collected. had cOmpell-
ed the Legion TO produce the money
from its own pocket. Capt. Carson
denied the words OF the Tribune
1CONTINUFD ON PAGE FOUR }
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
AGED WOMAN KILLED
BY ESCAPING GAS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. H.
Mrs. Lydia J. Edwards. 73 years old.
wife of John T. Edwards, real estate
man here, was asphyXiated Thursday
by fumes escaping from a gas range
in the kitchen of her home. Mrs.
Edwards is an invalid and it is be-
Heved that because Of her physical
condition she was unable 10 get out
into the fresh air before being over
come with the fumes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
ARKANSAS SOLONS TO
INSPECT PURDUE u.

LAFAY ETTE. Ind. Nov. 11-Onc
hundred and twenty five members
of the Arkansas legislature will visit
the college or agriculture and ex-
pertinent station Saturday. Nov. 20.
in was announced Thursdax-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 1I-Gov.
Goodrich has announced plans for
an extended vacation trip which he
will take immediately after COM
pleting his term as chief executive
OF Indiana. January 10th next. Mrs.
Goodrich viii accompany the gov
ernor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
THE WEATHER.

Indiana: Fair and colder Friday. Saturday
fair and continued cold.
Lower Michigan: Fair and colder Friday.
Saturday fair and continued cold.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1920-01-29

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1920-01-29
Order for Hearing ON Petition to Co
-.Hrsr.. We x,ov lands nm C~nnfPaOt. ...t

Order for Hearing ON Petition to Con-
vey Lands on Contract.
State of Minnesota, County of Stearns,
in Probate Court.
Special Term, January 18th, 1920. !,
In the Matter Of the Guardianship Of
Simon J. truth, Minor.
On Reading and Filing the Petition
of Christ Maurer claiming to be entitled
to a conveyance of certain real estate
from the Guardian of the above named
Minor, setting forth that Simon truth,
deceased, was bound by a contract IN
writing to convey said real estate to
and conditions therein stated, with a
description of the land to be convey
ed, and the facts upon which such claim
to 20 conveyance +bnf nee 3 rdR %pedlca Gea,t ana ma Rray q
said Guardian Of the above named
minor, to whom said land was as
signed, as devisee Of said Simon truth,
to said petitioner as the person en-
titled thereto.
It is Therefore Ordered, That all per-
sons interested in said estate may ap-
f PEAR t 1efcge f to be ci 6eId on at a speelal
FRIDAY, THE = 18th DAY 9lH OF FEBRu-
AIRY, A. D. 1920,
at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, at the
Probate Office in the Court House in
and oppose said petition.
And it is further Ordered, That this
order shall be published nee in each
week for three successive weeks prior
Nordstern", a weekly newspaper print
ed and published at st. Cloud, in said
County.
By the Court,
(Seal) J. B. HIMSL,
22-29-5 Judge of Probate.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1920-01-29

Ole lille und Frau an Tosten 3. NY.
the, lots ! 2 und 8 block 8 Illes Add
Brooten $3.50.
Tosten =. Mythe to Mikkee. p El.
lingson, lot 3 block 6, lilies Addition
Ole lille und Frau an Knut Ellingson
lot 4 block 6, lies Add: Brooten $3.50
Ole lille und Frau an Grunwald Alas
kan, Lot 10 block 8 und lots 9 und 8,
block 8, lilies Add, Brooten $500, 49,.
holden, lots Is und 26,. block s, Yves
& searles Add, st: Cloud $4,000:
William Allen Barto an aMrcus r.
Madland. Theil Won lots 10, IL und IL
block L, Sank Centre fs475o.
Paul NJ. Degoller, lot -, block l.
Youngs SECOND Add st. CLOUD $4oo: =
Blommer, lot 8 block 2, Losos Fourth
Harry G.. Young etuv an eHrman
Schooner lots 3 4 und S, block 80, Edel-
brooks Add. st. Cloud $4,000.
Joseph j.. Kunkel und Frau. an John
Krier W. 7 After Won S. 5 After Won
SWA sEA Sec. 4 1929, $50.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1920-01-29
Citation for Hearing ON Petition, TO
Determination of Descen Of Land:

Citation for Hearing ON Petition for
Determination of Descent of Land.
Estate Of John P. ThOme, Deceased.
State Of Minnesota, County of Stearns,
in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of John +.
Thome, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the determination of the
descent Of the real estate of said de-
cedent:
The petition of Barbara Thome hav-
ing been filed in this court, represent
ing that said decedent died more than
five years prior to the filing thereof,
leaving certain real estate in said petit
ton described and that no will of de-
cedent has been proved nor admins
tration of his estate granted in this
state, and praying that the descent OF
said real estate be determined by this
court:
Therefore You, and Each of You, are
hereby cited and required to show
cause, If any o have, before this
court, at the Probate Court Room in
the Court House in the City Of st.
Cloud, in the County Of Stearns, State
of Minnesota, on the
9Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1920,
at 9 o'clock A.. NJ, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness the Judge Of said court, and
the seal thereof this 10th day of jan
uary 1920.
court Seal) J.. B. HIMSL,
15-22-29 Probate Judge.