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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
WAS KILLED IN BANK
Eight Men Held Up East St. Louis
Institution This Noon.

East ST. Louis, Ills, May : Eight
men today neld up and robbed the
Drover's National bank here of $19,-
900. Officials of the bank fired on the
robbers as they left and one of them
was killed. Another was captured.
One of the eight bandits was killed,
two were reported wounded and three
aid to w been captured, when they
attempted to escape after holding up the
Drovers National bar in the eastern
terminus of the city here today.
The robbers obtained SIS, 900 but were
compelled to abandon the money and a
stolen automobile they had used, when
officials of the bank fired on them. They
returned the fire but no one was hit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
BOUGHT WRIGHT RANCH.
srothers OF Truman Lady Purchasee
Authors Property.

Truman, Mimi, May 6.-Mr. ant
Mrs. Norman True celebrated thei,
twentieth wedding anniversary. FREQ
c. and S. Earl Boyes. brothers of Mrs
c. ]. ingalls, of this city have bought
the famous home ranch of the au-
thor Harold Bell Wright, in Imperia,
Valley, Cal. At the close of the schoo
Mrs. ingalls, will retire on a pen.
sion and spend the summer there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
SUGGEST EXTENDING LOAN
Railways Asking For Assistance Offered
New Proposition.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.J
Washington, May bankers called
before the senate interstate
commission today did not agree with
testimony of railroad executives yester-
day hat the government should loan
$500. 900. 900 additional to the roads for
new rolling stock. They said. however,
that no great part of the 500, 900 which
the railroad presidents estimated to be
for new equipment to relieve
present congestion could be raised from
the public.
Jerome G.. Hanauer of Kuhn, Loeb &
Co., New York. chairman of the COM
mittee of investment bankers. suggested
that instead of making additional appre-
priations for cars, congress extend the
period of $500, 900, 900 loan already pro-
vided for the roads, from five to fifteen
years; that some money be used in the
betterment of terminals and perhaps in
the increase of motive power and that
the roads should be SO managed as to
expedite the many, cars n reduce to a
minimum requirements for new equip
ment
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
PROPOSE BOUNDARY CHANGE.
Various Conference Limits Would Be
Extended BY Committee.

IAssoclated Press DlSpatcn.J
Des Moines, Iowa, May 6.-Chang-
es in various conference limits, pro-
posed to the committee on boundar-
les, are interesting various delega-
lions to the Methodist Episcopal gen
eral conference here. Chief among
suggested changes are those AFFECT
ing Ohio and California. There a
been talk also about a possible re-
quest affecting the upper Iowa con-
ference. The board OF bishops today
called on the church in all parts of
the world to betake itself to special
prayer for the conference. The spe-
report of the joint centenary com
mittee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
SELL The CLOTHES AT COST
Topeka Store Takes Drastic Step tc
Reduce High Prices.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.J
Topeka, Kans., May 7.-One of the
Oldest mems furnishing stores in this
city advertises today that it will sell
all mems suits for twenty four days
without profit to the owners of the
store. At the end of the period, Et
t. Hackney, state fair price commits.
sioner, is to make an audit of the
stores books to ascertain whether O,
not the goods were sold without prof.
1t the proprietor announced.
IF the detail clothing men of thu
country would only make a definite
stand against the awaiting prices
said the proprietor, the mnnuractur.
er would be forced to reflect on the
that control prices"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Flock On Lawn Of Executive Man.
sion Increased Rapidly.
. JASSociated Press DisDatch.

Washington, May THE white
house flock Of sheep which started
three years ago in a modest corral
on the south grounds. has outgrown
it's pasturage and soon is to have the
run of virtually the whole extent Of
parks and lawns surrounding the
executive mansion. A wire netting
was put up today around the few
flower beds and are species from
which alone the sheep are to be eX-
cluded. Arrival of a score of spring
lambs has increased the flock to for
ty- eight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
NAMED ON THE BOARD
New York Congressman Is Given
Federal Reserve Post.
AcSnriofoJ Drocc nicpafph

Washington, May Edmund Platt
Of Poughkeepsie. N. Y, a republican
representative from the twenty sixth
New York district, has been selected
by PRECEDENT Wilson for membership
on the federal reserve board.
Mr.. Plat, who is serving his
fourth term in congress, will sue
coed. Albert Strauss, who resigned
recently. Mr.. Plat is a member OF
a banking and currency company. He
is q newspaper man by profession
and is editor OF The Poughkeepsie
Eagle News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
BAPTIST FUND IS GROWING
Over Half Of The Desired Fund Re-
Ported Been Secured.
Press

New York, May 7.-The $100, 000,-
900 campaign of the New World
Movement of Northern Baptists has
passed the $50, 000, 900 mark, it was
announced today at the headquarters
of the organizations. Arizona was
the first state to reach its quota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
X OLD CLAY PIPE.
Woman OF Ninety Two Still Enjoys
Using Tobacco.

Press.l-Mrs. Margaret Copeland is
much concerned over the reported
movement to exile tobacco. Mrs
Copeland said she would have a diff :
cult time breaking herself of a habit
she has been INDUCING for seventy
or s~eventy-five years.
She recently celebrated her. ninety
second birthday and puffed an ancient
clay pipe in solid enjoyment. She
firmly believes that smoking has
helped prolong her life. None of this
mild blend of tobacco for her, either.
The more kick or bite the better she
likes it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
OPPOSE FAIR ON SUNDAY
Petitions Already Sent Attorney
General Hilton On The Subject.
GAca0ciafad Proac nicnafnh |

a SVHSsat IuVASU VI" " SablSSks
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
st. Paul, Mimi, May 6.-Revival Of
opposition to a Sunday program at
the 1920 state fair was indicated to-
day by numerous protests received
by Attorney General Clifford L. Hill
ton. Chu ~ mutations. offic,
and others are joining in the move
ment to prevent the opening of the
grounds on Sunday during fair week.
Those protesting maintain that the
fair Is a state institution and should
not violate the Sunday law, and also
that SUNDAY programs on the fair
grounds are opposed by a majority Of
the people.
Attorney General Hilton answered
that he Is not a member of the state
fair board and referred to the opin-
Ion given last year in which 1t was
held that prosecution may be attemp-
ted under state Sabbath ordinance
later, but that no legal action would
be effective In advance, because the
courts have ruled that an Injunction
Will not lieu to restrain the com
sion Of a crime.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
ENLIST THE TANK CORPS.
New Unit OF The Minnesota National
Guard Taken In.
ASSOCIATED Pr

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
st. Paul, May 6.-Major w. C.
Garris, assistant to Adjutant General
w. F. Rhinow, will go to Duluth to-
night to enlist the new tank corps of
the Minnesota national guard which
will be stationed there. The organiza-
ton will have nine officers and 131
furnished equipment when federally
recognized. Major Garris expects to
get the organization well under way
tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
FATHER SHOOTS SON.
Tragedy Occurred at TusIa, OkIaho-
ma, This Morning.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Tulsa, Okla, May 6.-Cliff w. Trice,
Tulsa. fireman, was shot and instant =
ly killed on the streets of Ryan,
Okla, early today by his own father,
Robert Trice, deputy sheriff, who
mistook his son for an automobile
thief. The elder Trice collapsed fol-
lowing the tragedy and is in a self
GUS condition. Fred Jopling, also of
Tulsa was shot through the neck by
the same bullet that killed Trice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
PLEADS SELF DEFENSE.
Ursula Broderiek Claims She Shot To
Defend Her Honor.

OCTCHV E'SF E.VFVF'
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]
ST. Louis. May 6.-Ursula Broder-
lex testified in her W behalf this
afternoon at her trial on a first de-
gree murder charge reiterated that
she killed her step father, Joseph F.
woodlock, in April of 1919, to defend
her honor.
This is the third time the girl has
gone to trial on the charge. In the
two previous cases mistrials were de-
clared. In 1916. when only twelve,
she shot and killed her father, Thorn
as P. Broderick, but was exonerated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
MINERS BEFORE COURT
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES IS
~SATTORNEY
John L. Lewis Gives Up to the
Federal Officials; the
Arrangements
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

Indianapolis, May 6.-Charles E.
Hughes of New York, special coun-
sci for the United Mine Workers of
America is expected to present his
argument on the miners demurrer
when a number of the officials of
the union are arraigned in federal
court here this morning on charges of
conspiracy to violate the Lever law.
They will appear before United States
District Judge A: B. Anderson, to-
gether with a number of coal operat-
ors who were indicted in March by
a special grand jury. which investi-
gated the coal strike of last winter.
Lewis Surrendered Self.
John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers, arrived in In
d~ianapolis from Washington late yes
terday afternoon and surrendered
himself at the United States marshal's
OFFICE. He had been in the east since
the Indictment was returned. He was
released on bond of $4,000.
viii Be A%rraigned.
The arraignment will be only for the
125 miners officials and coal operat-
ors who are charged with conspiring
to limit the production and enchance
the price of necessaries. Mr.. Lewis
said last night that all members of
the union who had received notice of
-ir indictment would be present for
the arraignment without requiring re-
moval proceedings.
. File Abatement Plea.
indianapolis, May Ga plea of
based on instructions Civ
en- by Judge A. B. Anderson in United
States district court to the specia,
counsel grand jury which investigated
the coal sitnaticnrwas filed by Chas.
e. Hughes, special counsel for the
United Mine Workers of America to-
day at the arraignment of miners and
Indiana operators indicted on a
charge of conspiracy to violate the
Lever act.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
UNCLE JOE CANNON
Veteran Member OF Congress. Is Ten.
dered An Ovation.

IHSSUCIdItU PT6SS DlSpdICH.I
Washington. May 7.-Former Speaker
Cannon is eighty-four years old today.
Members of the house gave the Illinois
representative an ovation when Repre-
sentative Mondell, the republican leader,
announced that this was Uncle Joe's"
birthday anniversary,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
WHEEL LEFT BEHIND CARS.

Bicycle Was Located BY Joseph
Hartzel And the Police.
Officer Frank Miller III making his
teat on North Front this morning
found a brand new Pierce bicycle in
tile rear of the old malt house, where
IL had been left by some one. Joseph
Hartzel, Northwestern tower man
at tho Rock street crossing, saw a
ma 20 In behind some cars about
one O'Clock this morning where the
wheel was found later. He report
ed tba matter 10 the police.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
SPOKANE CENSUS DECREASE

Washington City Has Lost In Popu-
Iation During Ten Years.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, May census re.
port: Spokane, 104 ,204 decrease 1913
or OF percent; Chico, Calf. revised,
S,s72, increase SIP, or 1866 per-
cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
Petition in Probat.

Mrs. Pauline Bluhm filed a petitio,
in the probate court this morning in tn
matter OF the estate of her brother. AL
pert Kruger. whose estate is valued a
Pauline and Matilda Bluhm and Angus
Kruger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-14
Duluth To Be Open Shop.

Duluth, Mimi. May 7.-At a meeting
Of the Citizens Alliance and Builders lsx-
change here this afternoon. it was voted
that Duluth should "open shop"
, 1920-12-06

IN conformity with Section 22 of the
Colonial Law all persons residing in
the town of Frederiksted who consider
themselves to have been, during the last
year, in receipt of a clear yearly income
Of 1900 Francs and otherwise to be
entitled to the franchise in conformity
with Section 18 of the said Colonial Law,
or who before the 31st. March 1922 will
attain the qualifications of franchise (see
Sec ion %, last clause are hereby re-
quested to notify the same in writing to
the undersigned Chairman of the Elec-
toral Beard before the expiration Of this
month.
The Electoral board for the Town of
Frederiksted, St, Croix, December End.
1920.
C. H. PAYNE,
Chairman.
, 1920-12-06
Publication.

IN conformity with Section 20 Of the Co.
lonial Law all persons residing in the
Country District of the Jurisdiction OF
Christiansted, who consider themselves
to have been, during the last year, in re-
ceipt Of a clear yearly income Of 800
Francs and otherwise TO be entitled to
the franchise in conformity with Section
IL of the said Colonial Law, or who be-
fore the 31st. March 1922 will attain the
qualifications of franchise See Section
%, last clause are hereby requested to
notify the same in writing to the under
signed Chairman of the Electoral Board
before the expiration of this month.
The Electoral Board for the Country
District of Christiansted. St. Croix, De-
cember End 1920.
With. JENSEN.
Chairman.
, 1920-12-06
Publication.

IN conformity with Section 22 of the CO.
lonial Law all persons residing in the
town of Christiansted who consider
themselves to have been, during the last
year, in receipt of a clear yearly income
of l 800 Francs and otherwise to be en-
titled to the franchise in conformity with
Section Is of the said Colonial Law, or who
before the 31st Of March 1922 will attain
the qualifications Of franchise (see Sec
ton % last %clause) are hereby requested
to notify the same in writing to the I'M
dersigned Chairman of the Electoral
Board before the expiration of this month.
The Electoral Board for C~hristiansted's
Town and Suburbs, St. Croix, Decem-
Der End. 1920.
Will. JENSEN.
Chairman.
, 1920-12-06
Publication.

IN conformity with Section % of the
Colonial Law ali persons residin in the
Country District of the Jurisdiction of
Frederiksted who consider themselves
to have been. during the last year, in
receipt of a clear yearly income of 1,5OO
Francs an otherwise to be entitled to
the franchise in conformity with Section
Is of the said Colonial Law, or who
before the 31st. March 1922 will attain
the qualifications of franchise (see Sec
ton %. last clause are hereby requested
to notify the same in writing to the
undersigned Chairman of the Electoral
Board before the expiration of this
month.
The Electoral Board for the Country
District of FrederikSted, St. Croix, De-
cember End. 1920.
C. H. PAYNE,
Chairman.
, 1920-12-06
Publication.

PURSUANT to paragraph 2 of Charter of
Foundation for Merchant WILHELM
SMIDT'S Legacy for assisting poor
persons in St. Croix, it is hereby brought
to public notice that a balance of interest
amounting to Frcs. 81. SO will be on>hand
for distribution on January l, 1921.
Applications for participation in the
distribution, duly certified, should be
forwarded to the undersigned on or be-
fore 22nd December, 1920
Despatching Secretary's Office, Chris
tiansted, ST. Croik, Y, l., Is November,
1920.
C. w. FOX,
Despotchdmg Secretary.
, 1920-12-06
Continued from 1st page.

ser also made a similar request. The
verdict of the Court was then inter
preted to the prisoners whose eyes
now filled with tears. With dropping
heads, and trembling limbs, they were
mas Wall Notes, Nov. 3Oth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-04
Defeats Johnson in Presi-
Dental Primary Al
most Two to One.
JOHNSON CARRIES
ONLY TWO COUNTIES
Wood Will Control 116 Of 1870 Dele
gates to State Convention Which
Selects Delegates to National
Meetins-Four- cornered Fight in
Indiana Between Wood, johnson,
lowden and Harding.
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Baltimore. May 4.--General Wood
defeated Senator Johnson, of Cali
fornia, in an unusually light vote In
the primaries in Marylands vote for
preference of president by a major
ity Of 1.S41. according to practically
complete returns today. The missing
precincts are scattered and will not
alter the vote. The vote was: Wood,
1890: Johnson. S.059.
General Wood carried all four legis-
lative districts in Baltimore and all
but two Of the twenty-three counties
Allegheny, in the mining district,
and Washington. Johnson's major
ity in Allegheny was 1901, and
fifty in Washington. According to
the returns General Wood will have
118 Of the 120 delegates to the state
convention which will name sixteen
delegates in the national convention.
These will be instructed by the con-
stitution to vote for Wood as long
as in their conscientious judgment"
he has a chance to win the nomin-,
alton.
United States Senator Walter
Smith was opposed for re-nomina-
tion. His republican opponent is
Oveington WELLER, Of Baltimore
county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-04
COMMUNICATION EXPENSIVE.
BurIeson Asks Congress For $14,o05,,
565 to Liquidate Federal Concern.

BurIeson Asks Congress For $14o05,.
SOS to Liquidate Federal Concern.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 4.-Operation of
the telegraph and telephone cempan-
les during the war cost the govern
ment s14,00o ,565. Postmaster General
Burleson informed congress today in
asking immediate appropriation of
that amount to liquidate affairs of
the federal communication division.
''The deficit" wrote Mr.. Burleson,
''is the outcome of operations in
volving gross revenues Of over $780,
100000 and therefore represents less
than 21s per cent of the total gross
revenue"
The postmaster general said that
when taken over by the government
many Of the companies were not
earning operating expenses because
of increased labor and materials
costs.
Mr.. Burleson disclosed that no
agreement had yet been reached with
the Mackay companies for the use
of their land lines, forming the
Postal telegraph system. He said the
Postal earnings during federal con-
troll were $2,123,392 more than the
compensation awarded by him, and
by the government.
Mr.. Burleson said that no loss
would have been suffered had the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-04

Sonora had been sent to El Paso 70
confer with Mexican officials for
turning the town and soldiers over
to the revolution.
According to General Gales, the
delay was caused by the desire to
have the revolt Of Carranza troops
complete and take the city without
fighting.
Feared to Offend United States.
we did this to avoid any compli-
cations with the United States au-
thorities," he said. 1--WE feared that
IN g. battle bullets might fall into
American territory"
More than half the length of tie
International boundary between the
United States and Mexico now be-
longs to the revolutionists and con-
ierences are being held thru which
tney nope soon to get the entire in
ternational boundary, cutting Car
ranza's land communication with the
outside world.
General Gales announced late ves-
terday that his troops here would
move into Chihuahua Immediately.
casas Grandes will be the first OBJ
Jective. At Casas Grandes there are
between 800 and 500 Carranza troops.
1t was said, some of whom have pro-
revolutionary tendencies.
From Casas Grandes Gales troops
Will go to Juarez. joining their COM
rades there. and Immediately move
south to join other revolutionists in
drive thru the heart OF Mexico to-
ward the capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-04
lines few months longer or If rate
increases had not been halted by
court injunctions.
ASK MORE MONEY FOR ROADS.
Farmers Say Grain Is Tied Up Be.
cause Of Car Shortage.
BY Associated Press

Farmers Say Grain Is Tied Up Be.
cause Of Car Shortage.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, May Additional
appropriation OF $500. 900. 900 to aid
the railroads in purchasing rolling
stock to relieve the present freight
car shortage was urged today by
farmers and millers Of Minnesota
and other northwestern states, who
appeared before tho senate interstate
commerce committee. So much grain
Is tied up on farms and elecators
that credit of owners is acutely I'M
paired they said.
Chairman Cummins told the delega-
ton that the 100000. 900 appropriated
recently by congress to cover de-
ticiencies in railroad operations would
be available for purchase OF freight
cars under plans of the comission.
Senator kellogg. of Minnesota want
ed to know how additional funds
could be obtained in face of a treas
ury deficit.
Senator Cummins said the railroad
executive would be called in to dis
cuss measures OF raising funds for
building cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-04
Reported Capture of Uk-
rainian Capital Proves
Premature.
HEAVY FIGHTING
AT CITY'S GATES
Poles Within Twenty Eight = OF
Goal and Using Modern Ma
chimes Against BoIshev = Army
Of "Reds" Entrenching Semi
Circie-BattIe Raging ~ and
Night.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Warsaw, May 4.--Great excitement
was caused in Warsaw by the pre-
mature announcement Sunday of the
capture of Kiev in the advance into
the Ukraine. Flags were flown and
pictures of General Pilsudski, head
of the state. appeared in stores and
residences, while troops headed by
bands marched thru the streets.
The bolsheviki are entrenching in
the hills on the west bank of the
Dniester river in a great semi circle,
with their backs against Kiev, the
Ukranian capital. according to In
formation today from the front. The
fight for possession OF Kiev is at its
height, raging day and night all
along the line thru the valleys and
rivers.
Both sides are using artillery, but
Kiev has not yet been bombarded by
the Poles. H. Is reported that the
Poles. who are within approximately
twenty-eight miles Of Kiev. are max
ing effective use of armored trains,
armored automobiles and other mod
ern equipment From the north the
Poles are proceeding southwark on
the Pripet and Dnieper rivers with a
flotilla.
Two men were killed and nine
wounded today in q conflict between
troops and civilians at Praga, a sub
urb Of Warsaw. Troops from Posen
were In training for the front today.
According to authorities a conflict
arose between some of the soldiers
and a group of Jews. The soldiers
involved in the trouble were placed
under arrest.