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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
NO War TAX CUT
Both Parties Declare Extra
Revenues Must Continue.
Another Bond Issue Now Would
Cheaper Liberty Bonds.

Washington, March S.-War taxes
must be continued, Republican and
Democratic leaders in the house, in
charge of revenue legislation, declared
today. No reduction can be made by
congress this year, they asserted.
Republican Leader Mondell. and
Democratic Leader Kitchin, the
Trainer of the present tax laws, Joined
in stating that the proposal of former
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo for
a billion dollar reduction in taxes and
the flotation of a large bond issue TO
make up for the loss in revenue is i'm
possible at this time and would i'm
peril the whole financial structure of
the nation. The high taxes, must be
continued to meet war overhang OF
three billion in floating Indebtedness,
both believe.
Both leaders stated that it was the
opinion of treasury department officials
that another bond issue such as Nc
Adoo suggested would have to bear
an interest rate of s per cent, which
would force the market value of out
standing liberty bonds down to such a
figure that the twenty million bond
holders among the American people
would lose hundreds of millions If
forced to sell their securities. Credit
would be further inflated and the cost
of living increased, they hold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
FIRE COMPANIES ON GRILL
Authority of Insurance Firms Before
State Hearing Today.

Authority of a dozen fire insurance
companies to do business IN Kansas
will be determined at a hearing which
started this afternoon in the office of
Frank L. Travis. state superintendent
of insurance. The companies were re-
Gently cited for violation of the insur-
ance laws and regulations relative to
the writing of business by non-resi-
dent agents
Under the state law the superin-
tendent may cancel permits of Offend
ing companies for year. While such
a course would not affect policies in
force. 1t would compel the companies
TO withdraw from competition for new
Kansas business until their permits
are restored.
Senator Will S. Thompson. of Reno
county. himself a fire insurance rep
resentative. filed complaints which
started the general investigation. Now
a number of fire insurance companies
have been ordered 10 appear for in
spection. In each Of the cases. II 10
charged that business was written by
non resident agents and that such ac-
ton deprived the state of complete
records and financial returns on the
business of Individual fire Insurance.
companies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

KooniZ entered the service of the
Santa Fe in July 1889 and has stead
lily moved forward holding consecu
lively the positions of clerk in the
general auditors office. rate clerk.
chief traffic clerk, chief clerk in the
general freight department. jumping
from this place to that Of general
freight agent, which h has held since
May 1. 1904.
Headed Federal Committee.
When the government took over the
railroads in 1918, Koontz was maze
chairman of the Kansas City district
freight committee. which handled all
the freight traffic problems arising at
lower Missouri river points and in
Kansas and New Mexico.
Law first attracted Koontz. and he
was admitted to the bar in 1887. but
later the railroad business appealed to
him stronger than did a professional
career, so he switched. His success
to date indicates he is a good
"guesser." Koontz was born Septen
Der I, 1868, at 6hippensburg, Pa.
Merrick began working for the
Santa Fe in 1891 as mail clerk in the
freight department and then served
successfully in the same department
as tariff clerk. assistant chief tariff
clerk. chief clerk. division freight
agent and assistant general freight
agent. He was born in Mante no, ILL.,,
in 1870
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

Warmer. more spring-like weather
is coming back to Kansas, according
to S. D. Flora. state meteorologist
Rising temperatures and sunshine will
be the features of the next twenty
four hours. No precipitation is ex-
pected.
The cold weather is centered this
morning over Florida. Alabama and
Georgia. Low temperatures have been
breaking records in that part of the
country.
The lowest temperature on the
weather map this morning was IL be-
low zero at Winnipeg. Canada 1t
was Fl degrees above at I o'clock this
morning in Topeka. In Montana the
low temperature was 80 degrees.
warmer than it was in Kansas. Flora
predicted a temperature of 30 tonight,
rising no higher than so degrees by
tomorrow afternoon. Sunshine pre-
vailed today over most all the terri
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
IS IN BAD
Assaulted French Officers-Now
Walters Won't Serve Him.
Arrest of Kaiser's Relative
Ordered by NOske.

Berlin. March S.-Gustav Noske,
minister of defense. has ordered the
provisional arrest of Prince Joachim
Albrecht of Prussia, cousin of former
Emperor William. and Baron Won Pia-
ten for an assault upon Captain
Roughevin, a French officer with the
inter-allied mission in this city, at the
Adlon hotel Saturday night.
The assault occurred in the dining
room, the prince and his friends hurl-
ing candles. crockery and other mis-
siles at Captain Roughevin and his
party, who had refused to stand while
the orchestra was playing "Deutsch-
land Uber Allies" Captain Roughevin
was beaten and his clothes were torn.
When the prince entered the Adlon
for luncheon yesterday. he was told
by the head waiter that he could not
be served and that II he insisted upon
taking a seat at a table the walters
would strike. Joachim thereupon left
the building. 1t is believed the atti-
tude of the walters is due to decision
of their union, which is opposed to the
rea ctionaries.
1t is not known here whether the
French have taken any action as a
consequence OF the incident but it is
expected that 1t will lead TO unpleas-
antness for the German government.
London, March 8.-General Maurice
Nollet, head of the French military
mission in Berlin. has demanded an
immediate audience with Foreign Min
lister Mueller to protest against the
attack On the French party at the Ho-
tel Adion SATURDAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

Sen. Warren G. Harding, of Ohio
first of the avowed Republican presi-
! Dental candidates to visit Topeka
will speak at the auditorium tonight
at $3.50 o'clock. His speech will deal
, with national problems and doubtless
will define many of the more serious
and important issues N the coming
presidential campaign.
Four years ago Senator Harding did
the key-noting for the Republicans at
their national convention in Chicago.
At that time he was listed with the
dark horse possibilities. The Hughes
organization in the convention, how
ever, steered the delegates safely
away from the Ohio orator. This year
Senator Hardipg's name viii go before
candidates for the presidential norni-
nation. He is now on a tour of mid
western states in his campaign for
support at the June convention.
Mrs. Harding Here.
Mrs. Harding is with the senator on
his present trip. In Topeka she will
be a guest of members of the women S
Republican state central committee
and the Republican women of Kansas.
E. Mont Reilly, of Kansas City, d
strong Roosevelt man. is with the
party and will make a short talk at
the auditorium.
Interest in the Harding speech is
expected to cause a, large attendance
Z at tonight's meeting. The Ohio sena-
tor is the first of list of avowed
and possible G. o. P. presidential can
didates to speak in Topeka and In
Kansas prior to the national conven-
ton. Gov. Frank o. Lowden. of Illi-
nois, and Gen. Leonard Wood will visit
the state next month.
Tonight's meeting is under the di-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
STOCK DIVIDENDS UNTAXABLE.
Not Income Declares Supreme Court
Government Must Make Refund.

Washington. March Stock divi-
dends may not be taxed as income.
The supreme court held today in de-
claring unconstitutional the provisions
of the 1916 income tax act taxing as
income such dividends declared by
corporations out OF earnings and
profits accruing after March l. 1913.
The court divided five to four. JUS
tice Pitney rendering the majority
opinion. Justice Holmes and Dav
joining in one dissenting opinion. and
Justices Clark and Brandeis in an
other.
Under the courts ruling the federal
government must refund millions OF
dollars in taxes contained on stock
dividends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
Topekan Made Assistant
Freight Traffic Manager.
Recognition From Santa Fe for
Efficient Activity.
MERRICK. GEN. FREIGHT AGENT
Assistant to KOOntz Promoted
to Big Position Here.
Both Men VIII Have Headquar-
ters in Topeka.

James R. Koontz. of Topeka. gen.
eral freight agent of the Santa Fe, has
been promoted to be assistant freight
traffic manager. effective March 1,
with headquarters here.
Robert G. Merrick. assistant general
freight agent, has been promoted to be
general freight agent, with headquar-
ters in Topeka.
With Santa Fe Since 1880.
Announcement of these appoint
ments were made this afternoon by
T. B. Houghton, freight traffic mana
ger in an official circular received at
the general offices here. koontz is in
Kansas City today and knew nothing
of his promotion until his office noti-
fled him by telephone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

rection of the Shawnee County Re-
publican club. Sen. W. F. Schoch.
president of the club, will preside.
The Harding party will arrive at $50
tonight.
Women in Welcome.
At their hotel. Mrs. Harding will be
welcomed by a number of prominent
Topeka women including: Mrs. S. S.
Beggs chairman of the women's Re-
publican committee; Mrs. w. A. Nc
Carter. Mrs. Homer Foltz, Miss Mary
MacLennan. Mrs. Charles H. Sessions,
and Mrs. David w. Mulvane. Women
in charge of the reception plans in
cIude: Mrs. w. F. Freeman, Mrs
Silas Porter, Mrs. Judson S. West, Mrs.
Rousseau A. Burch, Mrs. w. A. John
son Mrs Charles Dillon. Miss Kathryn
Miss SAnnetta Nicoli, Mrs George
Allen, Miss Jessie McCarter, Miss Mil
dred Reed. Miss Kate Thomen, Mrs.
c. 3. Van Horn, Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland.
Mrs. L. w. Greenwood, Mrs. Mary
Chaplin. Mrs. Wilbur Mason, Mrs. J. C.
Alexander. Mrs. C. NJ. Morrow, Mrs.
A. A. GODDARD. Miss Nanon Herren,
Mrs. Bennett R. Wheeler and Mrs. C.
I. Martin.
The Modoc club will furnish music
at tonight's meeting. while the Wash
Dufn OrCneStra play TOT Lne TecepllOn.
Members of the Republican club will
act as ushers for the meeting which
starts at o'clock.
Train Committee.
The Topeka committee of ten Sc
lected to meet Senator Harding at the
Union Pacific station this evening in
lfcludes: Sen. W. F. Schock, w. C.
Ralston, Frank P. MacLennan, Arthur
J. Carruth, Jr., Charles Sessions, A D.
Bower, ]. D. Norton and Eli G. Foster
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
FORMING KANSAS SOVIET?
Petitions Circulated in Mining Districts
Officials Hear-Arrest Alleged Red.

Petitions seeking a soviet govern
ment in the coal mining regions of
Cherokee and Crawford county have
recently been circulated, according to
information received by Richard ].
Hopkins, attorney general. While an
investigation is being made the report
has occasioned neither alarm nor ex-
cftement in the state house.
County Attorney Keller provided the
first information concerning organiza-
ton of Crawford county Reds. He
asked for copy of the anti-syndical-
ism law eDacted during the special ses-
sion of The legislature. If prosecu-
tioGs are filed, they will be the first
under the new statute.
James Sullivan. arrested in Pitts
burg last week. had in his possession
a large bundle of I. w. w. literature
nnG soviet propaganda, it is said. He
may be responsible for agitation
among the mine workers. according to
officials. Other arrests may be made
and if sufficient evidence is developed.
sullivan will be prosecuted under the
anti-syndica'ism law, they declare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
ONLY The BABY ESCAPED
Fire Truck Crushes Auto-Rest O.
Family Killed or Badly Hurt

Oklahoma City March s.-Miss
Eleanor Ittner. SIS West Twenty
third street. was probably fatally in
jured, Mrs. C. R. Goodner, 1905 West
Sixteenth street. was seriously hurt.
and G. R Goodner was badly bruised
when a fire truck crashed into the
Goodner automobile as it was turning
into a driveway Sunday noon.
All injured are in ST. Anthonys hos
pital. Miss Ittner has fractured
skull and a fractured hip and Mrs.
Goodner has two broken ribs. Mrs.
Goodner was picked up sixty feet
from the wreck. The fire truck skid
ded on the pavement for about $50
feet before it was stopped.
A small daughter of the Goodners
escaped with scra tches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
TRI-srATE SHOE ORGANIZATION
Kansas Dealers Talk Consolidation
With Missouri Nebraska Merchants.

Three floors of the Baltimore hotel
at Kansas City. have been secured for
display at the convention of the Kan
sas Shoe Retailers association March
Is. 16 and II, according to A. r.
Springer. secretary and treasurer
An effort is being made to effect a
consolidation of Kansas, Missouri and
Nebraska shoe dealers associa tions.
More than 125 lines of shoes will be
on display. Despite the almost ia b.
ulous prices asked for shoes. Springer
declares dealers have been harder hit
than any other line of business by fl
nancial fluctuations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

With excellent management by the
best women of Topeka, and in view of
the fact that the girls themselves con-
tribute SO per cent of the budget it
should and undoubtedly will be an
easy matter to raise the balance
needed.
that the average man wants to see
done, but which he is unable to &C
complish.
The women should be given to un-
derstand that this good feeling will be
developed into subscriptions to their
budget. CHARLES S. ELLIOTT.
1.-THE Y. w C. A. campaign for $14 .12s
funds begins in Topeka today and lasts
until March II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES
E. D. Hill Was Dragged Forty Feet by
Street Car Thursday.

E D. Hill so, of 523 Harrison street
who was dragged forty feet by a street
car Thursday night, died at 2:10
O'Clock this morning at a local hospi-
tai. Hill sustained fractured skull
and a compound fracture of the left
leg when he was hit by the street car
at Fourth and Jackson streets at II
o'clock Thursday night. He was taken
to the hospital after waiting forty
minutes for an ambulance.
Hill had lived in Topeka seven
years. He came here from Minneapo-
lis, Kan, and was in the pool hall and
bakery business here. He is survived
by his wife and a daughter. Ruby
Belle Hill. Funeral services will be
held at the home Tuesday afternoon
al 5 o'clock and the body will be taken
to Minneapolis for burial the same
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

When we consider the excellent
work done by the Y. W. c. A. and what
it furnishes to the girl life of Topeka.
in the way of a meeting place with all
the accessories bringing about good
fellowship among the girls and when
we consider that it develops girls into
fine women. is it any wonder that this
institution has a remarkable standing
among the men as well as the women
of Topeka?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
DEATH PURSUED REFUGEES
Escaped Reds But Starvation, Disease
and Blizzard Harried Their Flight.

Constantinople. March s.-Death
pursued 500 refugees who, fled from
Novorossisk on the steamer Navajo
at the approach of Russian soviet
after many had died of disease, cold
and starvation.
The craft arrived here with enact
ated and starving passengers. Eight
cen hours after leaving port the yes
sci was struck by blizzard. Food and
coal supplies were all consumed, while
for four days the Navajo drifted in
the Black sea.
Typhus then appeared on board and
the refugees saw the bodies of scores
of their shipmates consigned to the
waters. Hundreds of the passengers
arrived here with hands and feet
frozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
NEBRASKA WANTS BACK IN.
Makes Application for Readmission tc
Missouri Valley Conference.

Columbia, Mo. March s.-Official
application of the University of Ne
braska for re-admission to the Mis-
souri, Valley conference has been re-
ceived by A Ross Hill. president of
the University of Missouri and head
of the conference. 1t was announced
today
The application probably will be
heard at meeting of the conference
in April. II was said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
Y. C. A. DRIVE BEGINS
Canvassers Entertained at Luncheon
Topeka's Quota $14,12S.

The Y. w. c. A. annual finance
drive began officially at noon today.
when fifty workers who are to can
vass the city were guests of the Y. w.
c. A. at luncheon.
Miss Mildred Mcintosh, finance Sec
retary for the west central field of
the Y. w. c. A. was the principal
speaker, outlining the needs of the Y.
w. c. A. and its great opportunity for
world service Workers were given
instructions in regard to methods OF
canvassing.
The total amount asked by the To-
cal Y. w. c. A. TO be used in local.
state. national and foreign work in
1920, is S14,i2s. Local workers ex-
pect to raise this amount by the end
of this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
ALL CITIES SHOW INCREASES.
Early Returns on 1920 Census Are
Given Out Today.

Washington, March 8.-Population
statistics for 1920 announced today by
the census bureau included: Ottum-
wa. Ia 23.0O3; an increase of 9s1 or
As per cent over 1910. Lewiston.
Me. 51.701. an increase of $3.50 or
POS per cent. Everett, Wash. 27.sl4.
an increase of 2,s0o or 11.3 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

LAMB BACK TO FOLD"
Flora Predicts Warmer Weather In
Kansas Tonight.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS: :
Fair tonight and Tuesday, warmer tonight
east and central portions Tuesday.
Shippers forecast warns to protect Sc
hour shipments north and west against a
temperature Of 2s degrees east aud south, 80
degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
Four Topekans Married at x. c.

Four Topekans were granted mar
riage licenses in Kansas City Saturday.
Licenes were issued to Charles F.
Kline. st. Joseph, and Zella B. K1e-
saith, Topeka; Spencer ]. Horton, To-
peka, and Ina B. Outright, Topeka;
John T. Drain, Topeka, and Eura Lee
Bowers, Breckenridge. Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08
IT is A GLORIOUS WORK

Charles S. Elliott Tells of Value OF
Y. W. C. A. to Topeka Woman
hood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-08

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer
tonight, east and central portions
Tuesday.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-04-27
Rear Admiral Britain Suicide.

Washington, April 24.-Rear Ad-
miral Carlo B. Britain, chief of staff
for Admiral Henry B. Wilson, com
mander of the Atlantic fleet, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself Thurs
day while on duty with the fleet in
Cuban waters.
Admiral Wilson in advising the
navy department of Admiral Brit.
tain's death gave no reason for the
admiral's act. The body will b
brought TO the United States on the
hospital ship Solace. Admiral Brit
tain's home was at Richmond. Ky.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-04-27

are notified to be and appear before
the said probate court of Boundary
County at the Courthouse in Boomers
Ferry, Idaho, on the 9Th day of May,
1920, at the hour of 1880 o'clock, in
the afternoon of said day, hen and
there to show ause if any there be
why the said petition should not be
granted.
Witness the Honorable e. r. Hen
derson, Probate Judge, and the seal
of said court hereunto affixed this 18th
day of April, 1920.
E. r. HENDERSON,
3tMa4 Clerk of said Court.
FOR SALE-Several used cars in
good condition, On easy terms. See
Ed Bush at the Parks Highway Ga
rage, Boomers Ferry, Ida. adv.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-04-27

Mail orders gwen prompt and care
full attention. We guarantee them
against breakage and pay parceln
post or express charges. Send your
next order for drug sundries to ST.
monds' Drug Store, Bonners Ferry,
Idaho.-adv-tf.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-04-27

rsh and Game Licenses for Sale at
am Hawks Drug Store. adv
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-04-27

~ Ah1I OUUHI UF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY.
In the matter of the estate of Chas. G..
Reeder, Deceased.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that A. J..
Kent has filed in the Probate Court of
Boundary County, Idaho, his petition
for Letters of Administration with the
Will annexed, on the Estate of Chas.
G. Reeder, deceased, and the said
court has fixed the 9Th day of May,
1920, at the hour of 1880 o'clock, in the
afternoon Of said day for the hearing
of said petition.
Now, therefore, all parties interested
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31

The public library has got to hunt
new location. The building is wan
ted for other purposes. ace Why not
select suitable site and erect that
Carnegie library this spring? -
Building material is not likely to be
any cheaper for Several years. Why
wait? A pull together would get
us there" In a few months.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31

Miss Marie Smith, daughter of "
+. Smith of this city, and Harye
Moore of Spring Lake, were Marie
in the Salt Lake Temple, Wednesda
The young couple will make the
home at Spring Lake.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31

The Misses Edna Berry and Leona
Smith of Provo, spent Wednesday in
American Fork, the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. s. Poulson.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31
REMEMBER THIS:

On account of the high price
Of newsprint paper, the CITIZEN
and REVIEW is $500 per year
II paid for in advance-$2.50 on
tims-why not save that soc.
This raise takes effect Feb. 10,
1920 and all who have not paid
in advance on that date will be
compelled to pay the $3.50.
In fact II newsprint paper con-
tinues to so much higher all
newspapers will be compelled
to raise subscription and adver-
Using rates from so to 100 per
cent. You can save this raise
by paying subscription in adj
vance.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Vandvauch from the
East, are spending two weeks in Am.
erican Fork in the interest OF educa-
ton
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-01-31

Mrs. A. +. Smith and Mrs Ellie
nor J zee entertained ct "a bundle
shower Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. Clyde Smith. in honor OF Miss
Marie Smith. who was married TO
Harvey Moore of Spring Lake, We'd
nesday in the Salt Lake Temple.
About forty guests were delightfully."-
entertained in music and games, also
spicy program. after which de-
licious luncheon was served. Miss
Smith received many beautiful and
useful presents.