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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

Reports received at revolutionary
headquarters up to midnight did not
name the six members of the deposed
presidents party who were killed with
him.
Earlier dispatches. however, had
said Luis Cabrera, Carranzas minister
of the treasury; General Barragan. his
chief of staff; Aguirre Berlanga, prime
minister and Ignacio Bonillas, former
ambassador to the United States, were
with their chief.
Was Killed Thursday.
kilograms received at the headquar-
ters of General Gonzales, filed in
Huachinango Puebla, said the bodies
were being taken to Beristain in the
same state.
The Carranzistas were killed at ! a.
m. Thursday by a force commanded
by Col. Rudolpho Herrera, advices to
General Obregon from Villa-Buarez.
Puebla, said. Herrera was a sub
commander under Gen. Mariel Her
reras
Revoited During Flight.
kilograms here indicated the coli
onel with his men accompanied Car
rama on his final flight into the
mountains after the Rinconada de-
feat. While reports were vague, It
was believed at revolutionary head
quarters that Colonel Herrera and his
turned against Carranza.
In view of the fact that some OF the
kilograms referred to the killing of
Carranza and his men as "assassina-
tions," it was believed they may have
been slain without an opportunity for
defense.
Doubt as TO Killer.
Later advices gave the name of the
slayers' leader as Colonel Barrera in
stead of Herrera, as spelled in earlier
kilograms.
Barrera, these advices said, former
ly was a commander under the bandit
Pelaez in the Vera Cruz and Tampico
districts.
Pelaez surrendered to Carranza in
March and it was presumed Barrera
and his men Joined the Carranzistas
at that time. The killing of the de-
posed president. these advices said,
was the result of a plot laid by Bar
rera and about fifty of his followers.
Chief First to Fall.
Carranza was the first to fall, it was
said, then his followers were reported
killed one by one. II was believed
here the majority Of CarranZa's cabi-
net members who were with him were
among the dead. General Murguia,
formerly in command of Carranza
forces in the federal district Of Mexico
City. also was reported to be been
with the deposed president.
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and
Mexico City since the revolution be-
! came an assured success have quoted
its leaders as ordering their men to
see that Carranza was not harmed *
he was oyertaken by federal troops.
The dispatches would give color TO
todays dispatches reporting the de-
posed president was slain by traitors
among his own men. The reported
assassination comes as an addition TO
an already long list of Mexican rulers
who have met violent ends. and adds
Continued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

The fact that the door was built for
smaller vehicles-baby carriages, for
instance-did not cause the Nash to
hesitate. Much of the building that
formerly was outside decorated the
interior after the crash. The car suf-
fered only two broken tenders and a
bit of paint scratched off Then the
food inspector happened along and,
seeing the glass and plaster scattered
in the food and dishes, remarked:
''Hm-m-mi Guess you'll have to
close this place until you get cleaned
up"
hitedoras walked outside and gazed
meditatively at the great hole in the
front of his restaurant.
Say" he inquired, turning to the
inspector. how the h you think
I'm gonna close that 2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
Americas Most Notorious
Stacker EludeS His Guards.
Was at His Home When Sup
posed In Army Prison.
SEC'Y BAKER ORDERS PROBE
Will Investigate All POssibili-
ties of COlluSiOn.
Taken to His Home to Secure
Hidden Funds.

Washington, May 22-secretary
Baker today ordered "an immediate
and thoro investigation" of the escape
of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. wealthy
convicted army deserter.
At the same time Baker ordered
that every effort be made to capture
Bergdoll, who escaped from federal
authorities in Philadelphia yesterday.
Baker said he did not know Berg
doll had been brought to Philadelphia
or that there was any intention to
bring him in.
To Get Hidden Funds.
THE escape of Bergdoll was brought
to my attention yesterday afternoon
by General Harris. the adjutant gen
.eral, shortly after it occurred" Baker
continued.
after his escape I was informed
that General Ansell and Colonel
Galley. counsel for Bergdo1l. prior to
his arrest, had secreted a large sum
of money in a place known only to
himself. and had made application to
have Bergdoll brought under guard
and accompanied by his lawyers to
get the money.
by the adjutant general and the au-
thorities at Governors Island noti-
fled"
His Attorneys Responsible.
Baker declared Bergdoll's attorneys
were "in honor bound" to recapture
the fugitive.
Mr.. Ansell stated he has gone into
the matter carefully and that circum-
stances indicated the truth of Berg
dolls statements about the hidden
money" Baker said.
He alsa stated that he would pay
all the expenses of the trip ard, not
withstanding the guard, he as Berg
dolls counsel. would stand responsible
for his prompt return to prison.
Was at His Home.
Philadelphia, May 22.-America's s
most notorious Stacker was again the
object of a nationwide search today.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, million
aire auto racer, aviator and convicted
draft evader. was still at liberty
eighteen hours after he had walked
out of his mothers mansion here
where he was supposed to have been
under the custody of two non-com-
missioned army officers
He was brought to trial by the court
martial only with great difficulty. He
fled In 1917 when summoned by his
district board for physical examination
and was not apprehended until last
January, when department of justice
agents surrounded him and caught MIN
after revolver battle. He had de-
fled the police of Philadelphia for
months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

1t was a most unfortunate, not to
say inopportune, time for the city
food inspector to happen along. I'm
fortunate. at least, for Frank Mite
doras, Greek proprietor OF the Busy
Bee cafe, Ala Kansas avenue
1t was O'Clock Friday afternoon
and a full sized Nash touring car had
just entered Franks place of business
and had stopped in front of his cash
register, as If it had been short
changed recently and just found it
out The car belonged to F. A Gal
lagher, 906 Quincy street. and was
said to have been driven by his wife.
Because of faulty brakes or a mistake
in shifting gears. the car ran right on
past the place where most of them
stop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
WHEAT CROP FALLS SHORT
Be Nearly 200, ,0Oo, 900 Less This Year
Say Federal Authorities.

Washington, May PA winter
wheat crop of approximately 500,000,-
900 bushels was forecast today by the
United States chamber of commerce.
This estimate may vary 100 million
bushels either way" said the cham
bers announcement.
Last years winter wheat crop was
731, ,636, 900 bushels, according to re-
ports of the United States agriculture
department.
The departments estimate of the
1920 crop is 4s4.647. 900 bushels. based
on reports May 1.
The short crop estimated for 1920 is
due. the chamber stated, to a scarcity
of farm labor and a natural disincli-
nation of the farmer to commit his
land too largely to a crop whose price
he expects to decline when the gov
ernment guarantee is removed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
IT is NECK AND NECK RACE.
Wood and johnson Running Close in
Oregon Primary Vote.

Portland, Ore, May 22.-Gen. Leon
ard Wood and Senator johnson were
running a neck and neck race early
today on the face of meager returns
from yesterdays Republican preferen-
tial primary in Oregon.
With less than one-tenth of the re-
turns compiled, Wood had a lead of
354 over johnson, 1862 votes to 3,19S.
Herbert Hoover, who withdrew
from the Oregon campaign a week
ago. was in third place with 1863.
and Governor Lowden had 1887.
William G. McAdoo had no opposi-
ton for the Democratic endorsement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
HANOVER BANK
HEAD VICTIM OF
ORGANIZED GANG
Chain of Operations May Be Re-
vealed in Seven States.
Sensational Developments Are
Exposed Here Today.
IN FEARFUL PRAYER FOR HELP
Letter From Jaedicke to Alleged
AccOmplice Found.
"FOr Gods Sake Don't Starve
My Wife and Babies"
LEFT FAMILY IN DISTRESS
Letter From Jaedicke to Alleged
AccOmplice Found.
"FOr Gods Sake Don't Starve
My Wife and Babies"
LEFT FAMILY IN DISTRESS
Wife Sells Ponies and Dogs for
Household Needs.
Losses May Hit Washington
Bank for Half Million,

August Jaedicke, Jr., missing pres
ident of the Hanover State bank, may
have been the victim of an organized
gang which "kited" checks and Sc
curities thru banks in at least seven
states Today state. federal. postal
and large corporation agencies pre-
pared for an organized hunt for the
defaulting banker and investigation of
his operations. Jaedicke's manipula-
tion of funds in his care may have hit
the Washington county community for
a half million dollars. Actual bank
losses may range from 100000 to
$50. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
CANDY MAKERS ARE BLAMED
Tracing Sugar Profitecrs Is Easy job
Now, Declares Figg.

ers will be easily traced under evi-
dence to be turned over to the Justice
department by importers, Howard
Figg. special assistant to Attorney
General Palmer. said today.
importers agreed to supply the de-
partment with lists Showing names of
purchasers of the 1920 crop and the
prices which the importers received"
Figg said.
Candy manufacturers and soft
drink manufacturers are believed to
be responsible for the sugar shortage
With the evidence we hope to get from
the importers. sugar should be made
available for domestic use during the
canning seasons"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

In the state house today there is a
belief that Jaedicke's absconding may
lead to Wholesale arrests. The probe
OF the Hanover bankers affairs now
promises to reveal a chain system of
operations thru numerous states. 1t is
now believed that Jaedicke may have
been the victim of this system which
seems to have been in operation since
August. 1918. Sums aggregating sew
cral hundred thousand dollars now
appear to have been lost by persons
who placed entire confidence in the
banker. Much of this money was
seemingly not a record account of the
bank.
Left Family In Distress.
That Jaedicke fled without any con-
siderable amount of actual cash is an
other belief of state officials. He left
his family in distress. Mrs. Jaedicke
is said to have sold a couple of Shet-
land ponies and two Collie dogs from
Jaedicke kennel that she might have
money for the immediate needs of her
household.
II became known in Topeka today
that state and federal officials have
intercepted a letter sent by Jaedicke
this week to one of his alleged ac-
compiices-possibly one of the men
responsible for loOting his bank. The
letter is a fearful prayer for help.
You have taken my money, my
bank and my reputation the letter is
QuOltu dS IedQlnB- fOT OIOQS QOn
} starve my wife and babies"
Then the letter continues with an
account of the bankers last hour at
home. He speaks of kissing his wife
and Grooming babies goodby and flee
ing from the community. He asked
the person to whom the letter was ad-
dressed TO go to Hanover and give
Mrs. Jaedicke $1,000 mere drop in
the bucket of loot from the com
munity-and to replace a $1,000 ac-
Ncount of the German Lutheran church
which is building a new house of wor-
ship in the town.
This letter may be the link that will
connect gang of shrewd operators
who unloaded worthless paper on
Jaedicke. 1t is believed that thou
sands of dollars worth of this paper
was taken care of personally by
Jaedicke until his own fortune tot
tered and fell Then he sought relief
thru use of funds entrusted to his care
frequently for investments and bond
purchases-b men and women in the
community.
sent S3OO,OOO to Chicago Bank.
Il is reported that 100000 from
Jaeoicke s bank was sent to a bank
in Chicago in the last ninety. days.
Large drafts were made by telegraph.
Jaedicke was local financial agent for
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany which accepted his code orders
WITHOUT question. Many of the drafts
nave been protested and it was re-
ported today that the wire company
stands to lose $4,000 to $4,000.
Many stories are coming out of
hanover as to Jaedicke's manipula-
tlon of funds of the bank and of his
friends. Only a few days ago one Gus
toner of the bank is said to have
given the president $4,000 with which
- release two mortgages-one for
Sl.000. the other for $4,000. Records
tContinued on Page Two.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
Bolsheviki Continue Advance.

London, May 22.-The Bolshevih
offensive against the Poles along the
more northerly part of the front in
the region Of the Beresina. Is contin-
uing to make progress, according to
Fridays official statement from Mos
cow receiv- by wireless today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
TO FIGHT SLIDING SCALE.
Railway Employees Want Same Pay for
Same Work Everywhere.

Chicago, May 22.-Railroad en-
ployes intend fighting the proposal
for sliding scales" made to the
United States railroad board by E. T.
Whittier. representing railroad mana
gers. it was learned today
The proposal would esta blish diff
ferentials between work in small and
large cities. Railroad employees will
demand that they receive the same
pay for the same work everywhere, IT
was learned.
Whittier was expected to continue
testifying today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
REDS STIR UP BRITISH TROOPS.
Investigation Reveals Soyiets Have
Made Units "Hotbeds of Dissension."

London, May 22.-Disquieting incl
dents affecting the discipline of GER
tain regiments of the British army
have occurred recently. says the Daily
Sketch
An investigation has revealed the
fact that agents of the Russian soviet
government have perfected a plan to
make the army "hotbed" of dissen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
New Outlaw Strike at Toledo.

Toledo, Ohio, May 22.-An outlaw
strike of IT'S Toledo switchmen de-
veloped today as a result of the fall
ure of the railroads to meet the wage
demand of 95 cents to 81 an hour. The
strikers are members of the Chicago
Yardmen's association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
HERsH ELECTED SECRETARY.

Wichita, Kan, May 22.-The Kansas
State League of Building and Loan
Associations, which has been in session
here the last two days. has elected the
following officers: c. ]. Bryant Inde-
pendence. president; A. ]. Applegate,
Wichita, vice president; E. c. Ryan,
Emporia. second vice president; ]. l..
Hersh, Topeka, secretary-treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
NEWSSTAND cARRANzA.

Born Cuatro Cienegas, Coahusla
fI5O miles southwest Eagle Pass.
Tex), December 20. 1859.
Studied law in Mexico City. later
becoming a rancher in his native
state.
Elected Judge, then senator and
later governor of Coahuila-
First chief of the revolution,
April. 1913.
Ruled Mexico as first chief of
the Constitutionalist party" 1914
16.
Elected president March II. 1917.
Fled from Mexico City. May s,
1920.
Killed in the mountains OF Pue-
bla near Tlaxcaia-Tongo. May 90.
1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
JAIL BRIDE FACES CHARGE.
Officers Say She Slipped Saws to
Prisoners Who Made Escape.

Tulsa. Okla, May 22.-Goldie
Reynolds, who married Tony Hull
here in the county Jail recently, was
arrested late yesterday. and commit
ted to Jail under $1,000 for alleged
conspiracy in the Jail break of seven
teen prisoners from the county Jail
here February IS.
Goldie is accused of passing several
saws to Hull. one of the men whD
escaped, the latter distributing them
to other prisoners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
CARRANzA HAS
BEEN KILLED BY
OWN FOLLOWERS
With Six of Cabinet Assassi-
mated Early Thursday.
SIayers Were of His Own Body.
guard, Says Report.
KILLING WAS PART OF PLOT
Rebel Troops Had Orders to
Protect Fleeing President.
Another Added to Long List Of
Slain Mex Chiefs.

Mexico City. May 22.-venustiano
Carranza, deposed president of Mex
leo. with six members of his party, has
been killed near the town of Tlaxcala-
Tongo. in the state of Puebla, Accord
ing to advices to headquarters of both
Generals Alvaro Obregon and Pablo
Gonzales here tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
HAN Million Fire Is Mystery.

Cleveland, May 22.-Fire of un-
known origin early today practically
wiped out the plant of the Theodore
Kuntz Lumber company. Lakewood,
causing loss estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

FORECAST FOR KANSAS:

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and
Sunday; probably with local thunder
showers this afternoon or tonight east
portion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
Absconding Express Man Caught.

Tulsa. May 22.-Thomas S. Castle
berry, alias, ]. S. Bishop. who escaped
with $4,000 pay rolls of the Ameri-
can Express company, ST Louis, May
3, has been arrested here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight
and Sunday; probable local showers
east portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22
FINAL PLANS FOR TRAIN

Confined on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-22

tContinued on Page Two J
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-10-26
INDUSTRIAL NOTES
FROM IDAHO FARMS
FARM, FRUIT, BEET AND LIVE
STOCK NEWS GATHERED
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

L The beet committee of the Franklin
County Farm bureau has reported
that $500 acres are signed up for beet
production, and is, ready to guarantee
the remainder required for the cree
ton of sugar factory
From present appearances the Ida
no hay market will be dull, the stock
men refusing to pay the price asked
by the farmers end the farmers in
return refusing to take the low price
which the sheepman feel is the best
they can afford.
The harvesting of one of the best
crops of sugar beets ever grown in
the Sugar City section is in full swing
and everyone is happy over the pros
poets. The only disadvantage is the
shortage of help to harvest the heavy
crop rapidly.
One of the largest sales Of rams
in the Bull country this year was
consummated recently when Hobbs &
Gillette, of Castleford, sold $50 bucks
to the Williamson Sheep company,
of Colorado. The price paid was $40
head, total of $10,500.
Prem Moore. of the extension de-
partment Of the state university has
announced series Of one-day schools
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-10-26

throughout the state for poultry in
struction. These will begin first il
the western part of the state ant
then gradually work eastward to Pc
catello and Bear Lake county.
The first five acres of the Joe Tay
lor beet crop in the Idaho Falls dis
trict yielded 113 tons of beets, al
average of % 3-5 tons to the acre
The next plot of two and one-hal1
acres will go better. This beet CROP
is pronounced by the company field
agents as the best crop of beets in
that district.
Tentative arrangements have been
made by Fremont county potato
growers for the marketing Of 10 car
loads of certified seed One of the
largest storage houses in the state
has been built at Parker. This will
store so cars of potatoes. Ten small
er storage cellars have been con-
structed at Ashton, Newdale and ST.
Anthony
Development of a pure strain of
Fortyfold wheat is planned by the
Lewis County Farm bureau. A small
plot of Fortyfold will be planted by
the farm bureau executive committee
man on crops and rotations. With
the assistance of the county agent, he
pans to select about two bushels of
the largest and most perfect heads,
to thresh them by hand and then
hand-pick the seeds.
An October millinery class is to be
conducted by Miss Riddle of the Par
ma bureau for farm bureau members
only, according to announcement by
Mrs. Thomas Rooney, local secretary
of the farm bureau Farm bureau
membership cards may be obtained
from Mrs. Rooney upon payment of
the dues of SO cents. This card then
entities the holder to attend all dem
onstrations and classes,
A 21-acre field of wheat on the
Thomas Gooding ranch just southeast
of Gooding, this fall yielded an aver
age of 70 bushels of wheat to the
acre, which is the highest yield re-
ported around Gooding this season
for that large field. The ranch is
being managed this year by M. S.
Thomson. About one-half of the
wheat was sold for So bushel.
Fourteen hunters were employed in
Idaho during August in the campaign
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-10-26
OFFER HINDUS HOMES
Invited by Amir to Settle in
Afghanistan.
First Time in History Such a conccs-
sion Has Been Made by Ruler
of the Country.

New York.-'The amir of Afghan!s-
tan. for the first time in history. ac-
cor,iing to DR.. N. S. Hardiker of The
India Information bureau here, has
invited Hirdus to settle In his corn-
try, to accomplish which he has an
nonnced the following royal conces-
sions. said TO Indicate movement for
the unification of the peoples of Asia :
|. N0nnterference in the observance
of Hindus', religious beliefs.
2 Freedom of Hindus to travel and
settle in any part of the country.
3. Government protection of Hindu
homes.
4. Hindu representation in the At
CHAN assembly.
3. Unrestricted travel permitted Hin
du women. 9
There are more than 2OOOOO,OO0
Hindus and 100000 Moslems in In
dia. and hijrat. or exodus. Of many
Of The latter to Afghanistan, according
10 Or. Hardiker. already is under way.
"1he proposals of the amir are
Aimed" he said "at dispelling the no
tion that Afghanisfan is partial to Is
lamism. The proclamation clearly
shows that all freedom and protection
will be extended TO Hindu subjects and
that no interference will be exercised
in the religious 0bservances of the Hin
dus. however much these may differ
from the beliefs of the Mohammedans
and Afghans. The amir undoubtedly is
endeavoring to promote better feel
ing between Afgbanistan and India"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-10-26

for the determination Of predatory
animals. The total kill includes 239
coyotes and Is bobcats. Not all the
men worked full time and the aver
age per man each month was 2O.6
predatory animals The largest in
dividual kill was by George Thomas
of Hot Springs. His record was 81
coyotes and four bobcats.
The county commissioners for Lin
coin county have discontinued the
practice of supplying free poison for
rabbits and instead have appropriated
$4,000 as bounty at one cent per
scalp, this being sufficient to pay for
the killing of 100000 rabbits. The
county agricultural agent will have
charge of taking in scalps on desig-
mated days. He will sign vouchers
exchangeable for county warrants.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-10-26
GIRL HAS sPITEFuL KICK
Breaks in PIE Glass Window When
Chinese Merchant Refuses to
Open Late at Night.

San Francisco Just as Fong Bong.
manager of Sing Fats Chinese store,
closed the place at II o'clock, an auto
mobile pulled up at the curb and two
young women. well dressed, stepped
out and knocked for admittance.
"Closed for the night, ladies'" Fong
Bong called through the door, Sorry
come tomorrow
but we must buy birthday pres
ent tonight, and you simply must open
the store and let us buy something, It
won't take minute.
But Fong Bong evidently had had ex :.
perience with women shoppers and
knew they cannot possibly buy any