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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Ord PARTY
Chicago Convention Opens Sat.
urday and Lasts Three Days.
Leaders Meet Friday to Lay
Plans for Opening.

Chicago, July 7.-Progressive ele-
ments, meeting here in separate con-
ventons Saturday and Monday, will
confer Friday night on plans for
launching third party, it was stated
at Committee of Forty-eight head
quarters here today.
That the National Labor party and
the committee will amalgamate to
place a presidential and vice presi-
Dental ticket in the field. was con-
A. W. Kicker, treasurer, and a mem-
Der of the executive committee of the
Committee of Forty-eight.
Allen McCurdy, New York; J. A H.
Hopkins, national chairman, and A.
W. Kicker, representing the Commit
tee of Forty-eight, and. Max Hayes,
national chairman; F. ]. Esper, secre-
tary, and Duncan Macdonald, Chi
cago. representing the National Labor
party. are expected to attend Fridays
conference.
Believe Chances Better.
Leaders of the proposed third party
today expressed belief that the action
of the Democratic convention had
strengthened the chances of a third
party.
''The nomination of Governor Cox
will be far from satisfactory said
Kicker. He will be a very weak can
didate west of the Mississippi. The
tive Democrat supported by the old
machine composed of Taggart. Muir
ply and Brennan His nomination
also makes Ohio a dOubs full state His
election makes the Democrats much
stronger in the east and much weaker
in the west"
The Committee of Forty-eight will
open its convention Saturday. The
labor parties meet Monday. With one
exception. the plans provide for the
same procedure as prevailed at the
major party conventions.
National committee chairmen will
call both conventions to order. Allen
McCurdy. formerly minister in New
York will make the keynote speech
for the committee. Max Hayes will
act as temporary chairman for the
labor party convention. and probably
make the keynote speech
Two Conventions May Unite.
Following the keynote speech and
appointment of committees. the Com
mittee Of Forty-eight will adjourn un-
til Monday. when the labor party
opens it's convention.
1t is not expected that the parties
will meet in one convention.
There probably will be some sort
of an arrangement whereby both will
nominate the same set of candidates .
said Kicker.
Two thousand delegates are ex-
pected to attend both conventions.
According to latest plans. platforms
to be adopted will contain no refer
ence to prohibition. 1T is a dead is
sue so far as we are concerned" said
Kicker. It's a law and there is Moth
ing for US to do"
To Recognize Irish.
Demand that an Irish republic will
be recognized by this country and the
United States reject the League OF
Nations probably viii be contained in
resolutions which are expected to be
offered.
A foreign relations plank Will ad-
vocate democrat tization of the state de-
partment and demand access to state
department papers be given the
United States senate
Several delegations were expected
TO arrive here today.
I Among those mentioned as possible
third party standard bearers are Sen
ator LaFollette. Frank P. Walsh
F. Glenn Plumb. Henry Ford and Gov
ernor Frazier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
But Bandits Terms to Huerta Gov
crnment Arc Too Drastic.

Ell Paso, Tex. July Proposals for
an armistice with the Mexican govern
ment were reported today to have been
made by Francisco Villa, rebel chief
tain.
Elias Torres. FL Paso architect. and
intimate friend of Villa. met the ban
dit leader in southern Chihuahua. ac-
cording to word received here by
Torres's friends.
Villa laid down strict terms and sent
Torres to President de la Huerta for
the governors assent. Villa demand
ed command of the defense sociales.
the chihuahua home guard, This and
other features of his proposals were
considered to be unacceptable by the
government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Burned Negroes Confessed.
BOTH CANDIDATES TO MEET.
Harding and Cox 10 Speak at DedIca
ton CT War Memorial.

St Louis. July Gov. James NJ.
Cox of Ohio. Democratic presidential
nominee. has been invited to speak
from the same platform with his Re
publican opponent, Senator w. G.
Harding, here July 25 at the dedica-
tory ceremonies of a war heroes me-
mortal cemetery
Senator Harding has announced he
probably would begin his campaign
here that day. The invitation was
telegraphed to Governor Cox today by
the local branch of the American Le-
gion and emphasized the affair would
be non-political
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
SOVIET LAUNCHES BIG DRIVE
On Front of 72O Miles Long Reds Are
Driving Poles Backward.

Warsaw, July 7.-Along a front of
approximately 720 miles, the Russian
Bolsheviki have launched the greatest
attack they have ever hurled against
the Polish lines.
On the northern and southern flanks
the Poles are retiring in the face of
superior enemy forces. the attack on
the northern sector being the most
severe of the struggle on this front.
Faced with the necessity of shorten
ing their lines. the Poles have begun a
withdrawal at all points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
NINE EMPLOYEES UNDER FIRE.
Attackers on Mountain Side in West
Virginia-Targets in Kentucky.

Williamson, W. Va, July T.-Em-
ployes at the mine of the Borderland
Coal company at Borderland, w Va,
five miles west of Williamson, were
fired upon this morning as they were
entering the mine, which IS on the
Kentucky side OF the Tug river, accord
ing TO reports reaching here.
Those firing at the miners are said
to have been on mountain side on the
opposite bank of the river ana also
directed shots at the tipple. which is on
the West Virginia side. None of the
shots We're effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
I. c. S. CONVENTION HERE.
Correspondence School Statesmen Talk
Over Work at C. of c.

A convention of International Cor
respondence School statesmen was held
at the Chamber of Commerce this aft
ernoon, under the direction of c. A.
DeLemater. of Chicago. sales manager
for the Central States. The Topeka
district includes Kansas, most of Ok
lahoma, and St. Joseph Mo. A con-
test of salesmen has just ended. with
J. A Crunk of Hutchinson winner of a
$50 Hamilton watch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Kansas wrestler Wins at Clay Center.

Clay Center. Kan. July Allan
Eustace of Wakefield won from Joe
StangeI of Carol, Ia, in a wrestling
bout here under the auspices Of the
American Legion July 5. He took the
first fall in thirty-two minutes with a
combination deadlock and crotch
hold He also won the second fall in
thirty-three minutes with an arm bar,
SCISSORS and head-Inck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
HARVEsTERS WENT HOME.
Week Ago Kansas Had All Help
Needcd-Now 1000 Hands Wanted.

Kansas City. Mo. July kansas
farmers who a week ago had all the
harvest help they wanted are now
yelling for more hands.
Calls for more than 1000 men were
received Tuesday They are needed
in northwestern Kansas. Reports
reaching here say many harvest hands
went home. after working in southern
Kansas wheat fields instead of moving
north with the cutting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Gun Races start July Is.

New York, July THE yachts
Shamrock " and Resolute, that will
race for Americas cup starting July
Is, will he measured today TO figure
the me-handicap the challenger must
concede the American sIoop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Argentina Against Prohibition.

Buenos Aires. July 6--Government
opposition to the prohibition bill re-
Gently introduced in congress was an
nounded today by Finance Minister
Salabarry. He assured representatives
Of wine interests from Mendosa and
San Juan that the executive depart
meat would use all legal resources
against the measure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
CHANUTE SHOWS GOOD GROWTH.
Census Bureau Reports Kansas Town
as Having Population of 1O,O34.

Washington, July - Chanute,
Kan. and Fowler, Kan, are men
toned in the report on the 1920 CEN
sus. issued by the bureau today. Cha
mute is accredited with a population
of 1926. which is an increase of
1904 over the population of that city
in 1910. thus showing a percentage
Of growth of 10.s.
Fowler. as reported, has popula-
ton Of $50 or II more than in 1910
and growth of-s-s per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
COX TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
Democratic Nominee and President
May Hold Conference Soon.

Washington, July 7.-Adrninistra-
ton officials expect a conference be-
tween President Wilson and Gov.
James NJ Cox, Democratic presidential
candidate, to be arranged soon. they
said today.
The conference ,,robably will be held
at the White House.
Officials believe the proposed con-
ference would serve as the final haltinB
of rumors there is friction between
Wilson and Cox.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
ELKs HOLD BIG PARADE.
one Hundred Bands to Take Part in
Chicago Spectacle.

Chicago. July 7.-Elks expect to
shatter parade records when the tens
OF thousands of delegates to the an
nual convention here march tonight.
One hundred bands will liven the
parade. Floats from thirty-five states
will depict historical events More
than 100000 was spent in preparing
the pageant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

Scranton. Pa, July THE commits
sion appointed by President Wilson
to settle wage disputes between coal
mine operators and workers was to
reconvene here at noon today W. Jett
Lauck Washington. d. c.. arrived
here to assume charge of the case for
tf4a ,rT,i0n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
afcAdoo Congratuiates Roosevelt.

New York. July William Gibbs
McAdoo today sent the following tsle-
gram to Franklin D. Roosevelt, as
sistant secretary of the navy. who has
been named as the Democratic partys
vice presidential candidate: please
accept my warmest congratulations
and best wishes for suecess."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
RUTH HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
With Wife and Friends Was Pinned
Beneath Motor Car.

Philadelphia. July Babe Ruth
had narrow escape from death tor
day when au auto. in which he, hsB
wife and three friends were .idins,
overturned near Media, Pa. Accord
ing to a report here.
The occupants were pinned under
the car and except for a few minor
bruises. no one was injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Bank Messengers Are Robbed.

Chicago. July Two bank mes
sengers were held up and robbed of
$4,000 while on their way to a bank
here today. The robbers drove along
side the messengers, jumped on the
running hoard OF the messengers auto.
spatched the bag containing the money
and escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
FIRED ON mayor
Negro Mob Attacks Officials on
Peace Making Tour.
Enraged by Bnrning to Death
of Two by Whites.

Paris, Tex, July 7.-Altho streets
were crowded and minor clashes be-
tween what authorities declared were
irresponsible whites and blacks" ="
authorities declared conditions quieted
today following the burning at the
stake of two negroes here last night
for murder.
While there were numerous reports
of firing on whites by blacks. police
declare they were untrue, and asserted
that negroes in the city were peaceful.
Mayor Crook. however was fired on
while touring the negro section in his
automobile shortly after midnight to-
day.
Following the burning of the ne
groes. white men and boys broke into
every hardware store in Paris and
confiscated all guns and ammunition.
The stores denied they were selling
arms to whites.
Two negroes, Herman and Irving
Arthur, were burned to death by a
mob of white men last night, for the
shooting to death last Friday of ]. H.
and William Hodges. farmers. father
and son.
Burned Negroes Confessed.
The negroes. who before their death
confessed the shooting took place
when they tried to move out of a
house on the Hodges place without
paying a debt, were captured in Okla
homa yesterday and rushed here last
night for trial, a special session of the
district court having been. opened
when they arrived.
The mob which had been gathering
since o'clock, battered down the Jail
door, took the negroes to the fair
grounds. chained them to stakes and
burned them.
The entire affair was over in TWEEN
ty minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Colorado Springs Wants Manager.

Colorado Springs. Colo. July T.
Colorado Springs adopted the city
manager form of government to be-
come effective next April. voted $780,
0eb for paving and decided against an
ordinance allowing moving picture
theaters TO open on Sunday. at a spe-
ciaI election held yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Restraining Order Asked to Pre-
vent Ratification Proclamation.
American Constitutional League
Asks for Injunction.
CLAIM W. VA. VOTE ILLEGAL
Plaintiffs Also CIaim Tennessee
Legislature Unauthorized.
Suffrage Forces Start Drive for
Additional Ratification.

Washington. July 7.-Proceedings
asking that Bainbridge Colby. secre-
tary of state, be enjoined from issuing
any proclamation declaring the suf-
frage amendment ratified were insti-
tuted in the District of Columbia ssu-
preme court today by Charles S. Fair
child. of New York, president of the
American Constitutional League.
Mr. Fairchild also seeks to prevent
Attorney General Palmer from en-
forcing the amendment Justice
Bailey issued a rule on Secretary
Colby and the attorney general to
show cause July Is. why the motion
should not be granted.
West Virginia Action Illegal?
The basis of the proceedings is the
claim that the2 ratification of the
amendment by the Vest Virginia legis-
lature was Illegal because aecom-
plished by fraud and that the pro-
posed ratification by the Tennessee
legislature also would be illegal on the
ground that the legislature lacked au-
thority under the states Constitution
to act on the measure.
Only thirtyfive states have ratified
! the amendment and ratification by
one other is necessary the attack or
the amendment thru the courts at this
time came a surprise in suffrage
circles here. An attack on the legality
of the action Of the Tennessee 1egfSia-
I
| the Legislature actually had acted.
In anticipation of such a move by
the anti-saffrage forces the organiza-
tions supporting the amendment have
/ urged early action by more than
| thirtysix states so that the amend
rrent could become operative in time
to permit the women to vote in the
presidential election this year.
Cox Takes Firm Stand.
! Dayton, o.. July Gov. James NJ.
| Cox, the Democratic candidate for
president, today expressed the opinion
| that ii is the duty of the Louisiana
legislature to ratify the woman suf-
frage amendment Immediately. The
governors reply was:
II have your. wire as chairman OF
| the Democratic state central commit
! tee of Louisiana on the subject of the
ratificatftn of the suffrage amend
1 men by the general assembly. / car
i only express my opinion. 1t. Is that
the legislature owes 1t as duty to the
I Democratic party to ratify at once
The Democratic candidates ex-
pressed view on suffrage ratification
was contained in a telegram replying
| to Frank J. Looney, chairman of the
Democratic state central committee OF
Louisiana, in which he was asked to
express his views to the assembly on
ratification of the federal suffrage
amendment.
Special Session Called.
| Raleigh. n. c., July 7.-Governor
Beckett of North Carolina today issued
a call for a special session Of the leg
/ islature for August 10 to consider
ratification os the suffrage amend-
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
FRANK In D'OILER TO Topeka
National Commander of Americas
Legion Hero July %.

Franklin D'Oiier, of Philadelphia.
national commander of the American
Legion. will be in Topeka July 20, ac-.
cording to word received today BY
Frank Samuel state secretary. No
definite plans have been made for the
entertainment of the commander.
Capital Post No. ! will arrange pro-
gram of welcome, however. Samuel
said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

WEATHER FORECAST for Ksasas:
Fair tonight and Thursday; mot
much change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
WAGE AWARD SOON

Chicago, July announcement
of an award by the United States
railroad labor board in the case of
100000 railroad workers seeking
an annual increase of one billion
dollars, is expected within the next
ten days, G w. ". Hanger. board
member. said today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
DIR. LINDIEY COMING JULY Is.
Big Task Awaits New Kansas Univer-
sitY Chancellor.

DR.. Ernest H. LindIey today wired
the state board of administration that
he would assume his duties as chan
cellor of Kansas university. July Is.
The telegram came from Moscow.
Idaho
Officials in the state board of ad-
ministration admitted "a task of no
small ma gnitude awaited the new
chancellor in settling petty jealousies
and other troubles which have arisen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
K. U. prof. Heads Nevada school.

Lawrence. Kan. July 7-F. II. Sib-
ley. for eight years head of the de-
partment of mechanical engineering
at the University Of Kansas. has re-
signed to become head of the engi-
neering school at the University Of Me-
vada. He will assume his new duties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
chile Nitrate output Cut HaIf.

Santiago, Chile July Newspapers
here say that as a result of recent
labor troubles in northern Chilean
ports, nitrate exportat tons for June
were only one-half those for May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Yank Wins F,rencb Golf TItIc.

Versailles. July waller Hagen.
the American professional. won the
French open golf champ 'onsf1ip on
the links here today. defeating Lafitte.
his French rival. in the play off Of
their tie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
south American Republics Agree.

Buenos Akfes. July 5.-Treaties be-
tween Argentina and Ecuador. Vene-
zuela and Colombia providing for
compulsory arbitration Of matters at
issue bet@een them were approved in
the chamber Of deputies here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
Re.establish Mexican National Banlx

Mexico City. July e.-Decision has
been reached to re-establish the for
mer National Bank of Mexico as the
sole bank empowered to issue notes,
according to an announcement made
by Provisional President De La Huerta
to foreign correspondents here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07
wilson WIN STAY in washington

Washington July 7.--Presiderf VII
son does not now plan to spend any
part Of the summer away from WASH
ington, It was stated today at the White
House, as he does not find the weather
here uncomfortable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

Babler said, were
heck and totaled S16.621.O6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

New Tork-Highwaymen here pass up no
valuables. Thomas Kelly told police two
men forced him 10 remove and surrender
his brand Hew shoes after they had taken
SEQ in cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

New York. July Senator Hard
ing was to fayorite over Governor
Cox in betting in the financial dis.
trict today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-07

SUNSHINE, COOL BREEzEs.
Another Day of Ideal Weather Thru.
out Kansas.

TODAY,S TEMPERATURES:
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-01-10
POLISH-AMERICAN
ESCADRILLE FORMED

LEMBERG. Galicia, Dec 21, tBy
MaiD Another American air squad
ron is to be formed in conjunction
with the Kosciuszko squadron to
serve with the Polish army against
the Bolsheviki, according to Major
Cedric FauntIeroy. commanding the
Kosciuszko squadron.
The new squadron will be named
pulaski" after the, Polish patriot
who fought and died in. the American
colonies during the Revolution. The
squadron will form what will be
a consumer and the, other food
dealer, or producer. Persons who ex-
port without government permission
articles which the Economic Minister
holds as necessary for life will be
punished by these courts.
Penalties will include both i'm
prisonment and fines up to 100000
marks, There is to be no appeal
from the verdict of these courts.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-01-10

lands nears. the American Legion IL
bringing all forces to bear to defea,
the proposed leases and reserve the
lands for homesteading.
J. II. Carnahan. commander of the
local post, has received wires from
the California Legion. assuring this
post of their support. and advising
that they have wired the California
delegation in Congress to support the
sinnott bill for restoring the lands tc
entry.
Jay T.. uptop Yresidentpf the Ore
son Irftsstionc CPnEress sesslon al
Portland, has assured the post OF hi,
support. II am strong for you." hi
says. ''and have, appointed r. K
Bradbury. OF Klamath Falls. chair
man OF the resolutions committee te
handle the matter"
w. B. Follett, state commander, Il
OF the ground at Portland. using the
state organizations influence with
the irrigation delegates.
I'VE are not political organiza
tion." said Mr.. Carnahan today, land
as. a post we cannot use our influ
ence against G. w. Offield for re-
election to the presidency Of the Kla
math Irrigation district, but. with the
greatest respect for Mr.. Offield per-
sonally. ! cannot. as the head Of q
patriotic organization but feel that
Mr.. Offield. In his stand on the lease
question, has shown himself friend
OF corporate interests. and opposed
to the weifare OF the pubic, and FOL
that reason Ldo not believe he is q
proper man for the office"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-01-10
GREAT MEETINGS AT
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The meetings at /. the Methodist
church are gaining in interest every
night. The house was crowded last
night. DR.. Danford preached ON the
subject Finding Yourself" He said
a man must find himself in Some
thing to do" in 1.-The Harmonious
Working of his own nature" in an
Exalted Personality" and as a
"Child of Cod. Mr. Johnston sang
."You Nav Shine"-to the delight of
all, especially to the youngsters. The
song service engaged in by all the au-
dience is a great feature of the serv-
ice each evening. The Methodists are
doing their best to make everybody
feel at home and welcome in all the
services.
Meetings on Sunday at II a. m.
and 1880 p. m. and every afternoon
at $3.50 and evening at 1880 all next
week. 10