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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Eugene C.. BOnniwell Claims
Liquor Warehouses We're
Open During Primary.
STAGE VERBAL BATTLE
Palmer Denies Charges, Says
Arrests We're Made and
Cases Prosecuted.
By Associated Press:

by A3sOcldted Pre6ss
WASHINGTON, June "A fiery
cross table verbal battle between
Attorney General Palmer and Eu-
gene G. BOnniweu OF Philadelphia.
bristling with direct charges OF the
misuse Of federal power 10 let down
the liquor bars during the Pennsyl-
vania presidential primaries on the
one hand and OF attempted "charac-
ter assassination" on the other,
marked the senate investigation
Wednesday OF pre-convention cam
paigH expenditures.
Palmer Appears
The attorney general appeared
Unexpectedly In the committee room
during the luncheon recess after
Mr.. Bonniwell had launched
broadside OF charges, including
sweeping assertion that the whole
Palmer campaign IN Pennsylvania
had been a "ghastly and debasIng
degradation of law" Mr.. BonnI-
we'll was recalled 20 the stand 20 I'm
ish his testimony and Mr.. Palmer
the first candidate for a presidential
nomination 10 appear at the inquiry.
took a seat across the table from
the witness, who, it was brought
out, was a political enemy OF long
standing.
News OF the impending verbal
clash before the committee sIread
rapidly and the hearing room soon
was crowded When Mr.. Bonniweu
concluded Mr.. Palmer replied.
opening his statement with The
charge that Mr.. BOnniwen had en-
plOyed character assinatl0n
methods against him in Peunsylya-
MIA for years. and concluding u win
the assertion that in Pennsylvania
Judge Bonniwells word IS not eyl-
dence Of fact"
Echoes OF Combat.
Echoes OF the combat had hardly
died away before a new element was
injected into the cOmmittee'S delib-
eratlons with the fat refusal OF Sen.
Edge. republican. New Jersey. 10 at
tend further sessions. In annOuuC-
ing that he had notified the chair
men OF the full committee and the
subcommittee OF his decision. the
senator said ne believed approx
mate figures on all pre-convention
expenditures had been obtained and
that further inquiry would result
only in the airing of charges.
cOunter-charges, intimations and in
situations" He added that no fed
eral law had been broken. as there
was no federal presidential primary
law 10 break
Before Mr. Palmer appeared in
the committee room the committee
had inquired into the activities OF
the Plumb plan league. made fur
ther efforts TO run down a presi-
Dental campaign for W. G.. Nc
Adoo. and had heard representa-
tions Of oil companies who had been
mentioned IN previous testimony as
possible large contributors 10 poIitl-
cal campaigns
Call BOnniWell.
After the oil company officials
had been excused the committee
came TO Mr. Bonniweu The Penn
sylvania man. who was candidate
for democratic national committee
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
ENTIRE CITY
is INVITED
TO CEREMONY
Doors Of Old Bob Jones Tab
ernacle in Business Dis
trict Open at 1870.
JONES WILL PRESIDE
Winners and Near Winners
Will be Given $1,000
Worth of Gifts.

Judges in the great Gifts for
June Brides contest Of The News
Times and South Bend merchants
had finished their work Of distrib-
uting the more than $1,000 worth OF
presents lato Wednesday night, and
all Is in readiness for the public Ires-
cntatiOn at the City's coliseum this
afternoon at o'clock.
The list OF prizes was gone over
carefully by the judges. and each
bride and groom will receive their
full share OF the many beautiful and
costly presents The only provision
Is made that the five winning COu-
pies be present at the Coliseum
Arrangements are now complete
for the meeting in the coliseum. The
doors OF the coliseum will be thrown
open at 1880 o'clock, and the pres
entation OF gifts will take place
promptly at 2 o'clock. with Nelson
l.. Jones In charge Music will be
given. starting at 1880 o'clock. by
the Orpheum theater orchestra.
Everyone IS welcome at the coli
scum meeting. and the exercises in
connection with the distribution OF
the long list of valuable prizes are
being planned as an honor to the
first five South Bend couples TO be
Joined together In wedlock In the
month OF roses. There VIII be some
appropriate speeches and community
singing in addition 10 the presenta-
tion OF the prizes, which Will be
done under the supervision OF the
committee OF judges. composing
Mayor r. X. Carson, chairman;
Frank J. Green. secretary OF the
p fra Of ~
Clerk Wilbur Warner. Mr. Jones. in
charge or the meeting. viii have as
his assistant, John r. DeHaven, a
member OF the city board Of public
works. Mr. Jones and Mr.. DeHaven
viii direct the community singing.
which proved such a popular feature
OF the Bob Jones meetings a few
weeks ago.
Must bc Present.
To receive the prizes worth more
than $1,000, Il will be only neCes-
sary that the five winning married
couples be present at the ceremony.
The winners OF the unique contest
are as follows. Mr. and Mrs. Her
man Worm. Mr.. and Mrs David
Rakestraw, Mr.. and Mrs Irwin
Rengilski. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester r.
Reich and Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Neher Mr.. and Mrs Worm were
married in The News-Times office
Immediately after midnight on June
while Mr.. and Mrs. Rakestraw
were joined together at tho parson-
age OF Rev Henry L. Davis. district
superintendent Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. about one minute
later
Four married couples were also
reported 10 The News-Times yester-
dav as June first brides and grOOms
These couples viii be presented with
$40 IN gold each. gifts from The
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
WOULD AUTHORIZE
SALE OF SHIPS TO
FOREIGN NATIONS
Congress COnferees Reach an
Agreement on Merchant
Marine Legislation.
b. Associated Press:

b. Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, June .. - While
giving American shipping interests
preference in the acquisition OF gov
ernment owned tonnage merchant
marine legislation as agreed on We'd
nesday by senate and house con-
fcrees would authorize the shipping
board TO sell vessels to foreign in
terests should "diligent efforts 10
dispose of the craft in this country
fail.
sales to foreign concerns, howev-
er. could be made under the COM
promise bill only on a vote OF five
Of the seven members of the snip
ping board.
Direct Sale.
The legislation as agreed on would
direct the sale of the government
owned vessels "as soon as practica-
BILE with good business methods" but
no time limit for the sale is fixed.
Pending sale of the ships, the board
would be authorized to charter them
TO American concerns.
Consideration Of the conference re-
port Will be taken up in the house
Thursday and following its expected
adoption will be called up without
delay in the senate in an effort TO
get final action before the expected
adjournment of congress Saturday.
AS approved by the cOnferees the
bill would require 10 percent OF the
stock in companies operating ships
in coastwise trade TO be American
owned with American holding the
controlling interest in ship COM
pan1es engaged in foreign trade.
Would Empower Board.
The bill further would empower
the board TO set aside annually for
the next five years $25,OO0,OOO 10 be
used as a construction fund from
which TO assist American citizens in
the building OF new vessels for the
establishment and maintenance OF
service on steamship lines deemed
desirable by the board. The senate
bill fixed this amount at $50. 900.
Owing 10 opposition of house con-
ferees provisions authorizing the
board during the five-year period TO
construct new vessels on its own
account were eliminated.
While the bill makes no proviSi on
for a direct subsidy ii would autho-
rize the board and the postmaster
general "In aid of the development
OF a merchant marine" to determine
from time to time the just and
reasonable rate OF compensation 10
be paid for carrying American
mails"
To give the American merchant
every advantage for its development
the bill would authorize the presi-
dent 10 notify foreign governments
within 90 days after It becomes a
law of the abrogation Of treaties
which restrict discrimination in IA
vor Of American ships.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
NOTED SINGER
TO BE HEARD
AT COLISEUM
Mime. Schumann-Heink Will.
Start Concert Series
Here June %.

A plat Of the Coliseum. formerly
the tabernacle. carefully marking off
and numbering the seats has been
made as a part of the great prep
aratiOn which is in progress for the
concert Of Nine. Schumann Heink
which will be given in South Bend,
Wednesday evening. June p.
The concert Will be under the di-
rectiOn OF Merle Armitage who sue
ccssfully presented 10 the music
lovers of this city, Madamne CALI
Curci, Rudolph CAM, the Bohm Bal
let accompanied by the Little sym
phOny orchestra.
Low Prices.
Because OF the large seating ca
pacity of the Coliseum the promo
ters OF the concert have found il
practicable to reduce the price OF
seats TO an exceptionally low hgure.
Provisions have been made to seat
5000 people.
At Mmo Shumann Heink's last
aPpeare nee in South Bend il was
found necessary TO seat some $50
people on the stage of the oliver
theater TO accomm odate those who
were unable TO secure seats in the
body Of the house because Of the
unprecedented sale Of tickets.
Because of the popularity Of the
great contraltO all the music stores
have placed "a large order with the
manufacturers Of phonograpl rec
OrdS.
Hotels Ready.
The hotels also are making ready
for the oUt-of-tOWn people who will
attend the concert, as many Of the
towns within the radius of 80 miles
viii be represented.
The program and other particu-
lars OF the evenings entertainment
Will be announced later.
SOusa's band under the personal
direction of the great bandmaster
Will give a concert in the Coliseum
Nov. 13, according to arrangements
made with Harry G. Sommers. Ten
tative engagement dates for con-
certs have been fixed by Mr.. SOM
mers who viii bring Alma Gluck
and Mary Garden to this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Plan SONG CONCERT
OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
JULY ) At COLISEUM

Plans are now under way for a
mammoth song concert which Il Is
honed may be arranged for July 10
the Coliseum. members OF the Amer
lean Legion and school children par
ticipating in IT, Songs OF the wars.
Revolutionary. Civil. Spanish-Ameri-
can and World. will be sung under
the direction Of some capable chorus
master whose name has not as Yet
been announced.
Inasmuch as July ( fall on sun
dav this year the holiday Will be
observed the following Monday, al
which time it is hoped 10 haze the
school children we'll prepared for
the rendition OF the war songs.
The proceeds Of the meeting vii.
doubtless go 10 the local branch OF
the legion. according 10 tentative
plans announced Wednesday night
by the management OF the Coliseum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
URGES TEMPORARY
INCREASE FOR men
Head of Railway Union Wants
Board TO Grant Men l8
Cent Raise at Once.
- AssocIated - .

CHICAGO. June Granting an
in1rn ediate Increase OF 16c an hour
10 all railroad employees pending
final decision OF the United States
railway labor board was urged AZ
Wednesdays session by 3. ?. Jew
eli. acting president Of the RAILWAY
Federated shop Crafts. The board
also was requested by represere
tives Of big railroad brotherhood
20 close its public hearings al once
and 20 into executive session 20 act
on wage demands
The board would endeavor 20
reach a decision as soon as possible
Judge r -. Barton, chairman. said
In reply. but desired 20 give a hear
ing 20 all groups so entitled The
board then listened % arguments
presented by j. G.. Luhrsen. presi-
dent OF the American Train Dis
FATHERS association. a new organ
ization.
Mr Luhrsen said train Dispatch
ers and chief train dispatchers re-
ceive q 1-2 20 soc an hour less
than their subordinates lie as
serted that the despatchers had a.
ways been considered as railway of-
Metals Instead Of employees or labor
ers and that their pay and discip-
linarv rights were insufficient 20
command the respect OF the men
they supervise.
The proposed so percent increase
was objected 20 by the dispatchers
.on the ground that Il still LEFT them
with salaries below the minimum
paid their subordinatea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
TENTATIVE DRAFT
OF G. @. P. PLANKS
NEAR COMPLETION
Mexican Situation Included
in PlatfOrm-Omit Pro-
hibitiOn Issue.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The ten
tative draft Of the republican ma
tional platform was given its finish
ing touches a. conference here
Wednesday and sen. Watson, of In
diana, who has been in charge OF
the task, will leave for Chicago
Thursday TO confer with prospective
members of the conventions resolu-
tiOns' committee.
The plant on Mexico was added to
the draft, Wednesday. II was writ
ten by Sen. Fall, New Mexico, who
headed the senate's special subcom
mittee on Mexican affairs and later
was revised in some minor respects
at conference attended by Sen. Wat
son, Sen. Lodge, of aSsachuSetts
the republican leader of the senate
and number of other prominent
republicans. 1t is understood 10 fol
low in general the recon endations
made by Sen. Fall in his report to
the senate, declaring that unless con-
ditions in Mexico are improved the
United states should intervene
Omit Prohibition.
All mention of prohibition is omit
ted from the tentative draft and il
is understood that those wno con-
ferred here would recommend
against any declaration on the sub
ject. That issue, it was suggested,
should be regarded as settled The
tentative draft contains a deClara-
tion, however, urging prompt ratih-
cation of the woman suffrage amend
ment.
Another declaration still missing
from the platform is that relating 10
the soldier bonus. The leaders here
said they are unprepared TO make
any recomm endatiOn on the subject
under present conditions and that a
plank on the subject would be work
ed out at Chicago.
no attempt was made 10 reach q
final decision on a plank relating 10
the Leagce of Nations. Several ten
tative declarations have been draft
ed, however, and will be laid before
the party chiefs at Chicago.
In it's work the conference had
before it the platform adopted by
the Virginia democrats and recent
ly given the approval Of Pres't VIII
son.
1t was said that every effort was
made so 10 phrase the republican
draft that il would make the is
sues as clear<and direct as possible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Brides WiNReceiUe Gifts at Coliseum Today
Freak Styles in
Women s Clothes
Aiding II. G.. l..
Rr United prnsc

By United Press:
CLEVELAND. O.. June 2.-Uncle
Sam believes that freak styles in
wOmen's garments add materially 10
the high cost of living, and he is now
engaged in campaign Of education
10 wean women from frills and fur
bellows TO conservative styles. J. G.
Weatherly, special assistant 10 Atty.
Gen. Palmer. announced the govern
ments entrance into the styles con-
test at the conference of clothing
manufacturers here Wednesday.
Weatherly urged the garment
manufacturers TO assist in convinc-
ing the women of the country that
they do not need extreme styles TO
enhance their appearance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
CLAIMS OFFICIAL
STOLE HUGE SUM
Representative Mason Says B.
NJ. Baruch Stole S2O0,000,-
900 in Copper.
By Associated Press


WASHINGTON. June 2.-B. NJ.
Baruch former chairman Of the
war industries board. wrote TO Rep.
Mason, republican. Illinois, We'd
nesday. asking that ne submit at
once TO congress and the attorney
general the evidence which prompt
ed him 10 charge in the house re-
Gently that Mr.. Baruch had stolen
S50.O0O.OOO from the government in
copper alone
Mr.. Baruch further demanded
that he be Immediately brought TO
the bar of justice and condemned to
punishment IL found guilty and eX-
onerated from the infamous and
malicious charge you make against
me-"
Mr. Mason in a letter Of reLly
made public Wednesday night said
that since looking over his previous
statement. he would amend 10 say
that "you and your associates stole
100000 600 in copper alone" He
added that the matter on which he
based his charges already was be-
fore congress in connection with the
investigation OF war expenditures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
SENATE RECONSIDERS
ACTION on WAGE BILL
nv Aesociated Press

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. June 2.-On mo-
tion OF Sen. Kenyon, republican,
Iowa. the senate reconsidered We'd
nesday without a roll call. its ac-
tion in passing the Nolan minimum
wage bill setting a minimum wage
for government employees Sen
Kenyon and various other senator's
said they thought some changes
should be made in order that the
bill might not work hardships on
the inmates OF old soldiers homes
and on several classes who receive
their support from the government
The bill probably will be pressed
for passage with amendments
Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
UNINSTRUCTED GROUP
SENT FROM VERMONT

RUTLAND, Vt, June An un-
instructed delegation will represent
Vermont at the democratic national
convention in San Francisco. The
delegates were selected without con-
test at the state convention here
Wednesday. The delegates at large
are j. II. Jackson. Of Burlington;
Henry c. Brislin, of Rutland: Fred
G. Martin OF Remington, and DR..
E II. Bailey, of Barr.
The convention went on record as
in favor OF woman suffrage and uni
versal military training. The plat
form approved here Wilson's veto
OF the Volstead prohibition act. de-
claring the law unfair and un-
American" and favored the manu-
facture of light wine and beer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
FINE FRUIT DEALER
FOR PROFITEERING
n Assoclnted D. 5 |.

NEW YORK, June 2.-The New
York and New Jersey Produce COM
pany. of this city, was fined $1,000
by Judge Augustus y. Hand in the
United States district court here
Wednesday. after pleading guilty to
an Indictment charging prOfiteering
in potatoes. This is the first fine to
be imposed for profiteering in Man
haitian. The company was charged
with making an unjust and unrea-
sonahle and unlawful profit OF
$4,000 during the railroad strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Honor Brides on Thursday

South Bend merchants and The NeVvs-Tines will
honor the first FIVE couples be married in the city in
June at mass meeting the Coliseum. the old Bob
ZONES tabernacle at o'clock Thursday afternoon. The
tabernacle is located the bank of the St Joseph river
at the foot of Washington Everyone is invited to
this meeting.
The winning brides and grooms will be present and
elaborate exercises have been planned in their honor.
More than 5 ! 900 worth of prizes will be distributed
among them. Doors of the Coliseum will be thrown
open at 80 o'clock Admission is absolutely free
Music will be by the Orpheum theater orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
TO NOMINATE SUTHERLAND.

WHEELING. w. Va, June o.
DIR. Randolph }. Hersey, head of the
sutherland for President move
ment in West Virginia and other
stateS;- announced wednesday night
that J NJ. Sanders. OF Bluefield,
West Virginia, a delegate to the re
publican national convention viii
make the speech OF nomination for
Sen. Howard Sutherland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
"JOhn is Dead
But he Needs an
Army of Guards
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
LOUISVILLE. Ky, June 2.-Ap-
proMmately $229,4OO a year will be
paid In salaries 10 watchmen Of
whisky warehouses and distilleries
IN Kentucky out of the $500. 600
the L. S. commissioner OF internal
revenue has estimated will be need
ed 10 enforce the federal prohibition
law in the coming fiscal year.
This fact was learned when Ell
wood Hamilton. collector Of internal
revenue for Kentucky. said he has
almost completed organization of a
staff Of 153 special guards who will
be stationed at liquor storage places
In the state, beginning June l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Rifles Pockets
of Corpse; Gets
$4,000 Fortune

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, June enlarged
with the theft OF $4,000. represent
ing money taken from the pockets
OF unidentified dead at the citys
morgue, William Becker. a clerk in
the public administrators Office. was
arrested Wednesday night and lock
ed up in police headquarters. He
was taken into custody at Chambers
and Church streets, while on his way
TO return some OF the papers which
the police say he confessed he had
taken from the administrator files.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
FNNCT SUNDRN RILL.
~ Associated Press !:

WASHI\GTON. June Enact
mcur OF the S4S6. 100000 Sundry
civil appropriation hill was complet-
"a Wednesday and The measure sent
20 the president
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
THE WEATHER.

Indiana and Mchigan-Fair THURSDAY and
friday; moderate temperature
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-05-17
EXPLAINS TRAFFIC
LAWS TO AUT0IST
Police Chief Gustafson
Outlines Way to
Avoid Arrest.
IGNORANCE NO EXCUSE
Failure to Observe Ordinances
Due to Lack of knowledge
of Drivers lie Asserts.

Are YOU acquainted with the trhf-
flc ordinances of Tulsa
DO YOU know how and where 10
park and how long you may stay
marked? DO you know how to cross
intersection Of streets' Most Of the
violations of the traffic ordinances
are due 10 ignorance Of the law. John
A. Gustsfson chief Of police he
lieyes. The following are those of
the traffic ordinances which are OF
most Significance to the MOTORISTS
Every motor driven vehicle is re-
ouired TO have two headlights ana
one rear light Red headlights are
prohibited. Brilliant headlights are
regarded ~ violation Of the law
Either DINNERS or specially con
structed lenses must be used To break
up the glare.
No cutout shall he open while the
vehicle Is being used In the city Inn
its. This applies to vehicles STAND
ing stlll and those In motion. u ~
required that the driver OF any motor
driven vehicle or street car report All
accidents that he has part In, 10
The police station. when turning
corners the center Of the intersection
must he Circled.
No person under i6 years Of age is
eligible to drive a vehicle on the
street No motor driven vehicle may
be left on The street with engine run
ming unless some person over 10
years OF nge In in the vehicle
Fire wagons. nmbulances ana po-
lice patrols have the right OF way
over other vehicles street cars have
The right OF way over all other We
hicles. aud autos travelling In n north
erly or southerly direction have the
right OF way over those going In an
easterly or westerly direction
Parking IN prohibited In front OF
the entrances of churches, schools,
and public buildings. II Is also un-
lawful to park near a fire plug, at
the entrance TO an alley and In the
safety zones designated by white
lines When approaching "A street In
tcrsection and before turning "A cor
ner. motorists are always required to
sound a horn. All streets adjacent
To lots on which schols, hospitals or
such like are located are designated
as safety zones and the speed limit
in such zone is eight miles an hour
The speed limit In tho congested
district, that part of the town includ-
ed between the Midlany Valley tracks
and Elwood avenue, and tho Katy
tracks and Eighth street, In 10 miles
an hour. The speed limit In the other
sections of the town IL 20 miles an
hour.