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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
CHAIRMAN OF OPERATORS COM.
MITTEE AND HEAD OF MINERS
UNION AMONG THEM.
CONSPIRACY IS CHARGED
Indictment Contains Eighteen Counts,
and Each Count Names Number
Of Alleged Unlawful Acts by
Owners and Miners.

indianapolis, Ind.-The names of ap
proximately 125 coal operators and
miners In the states of Illinois, Indiana
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. In.
dicted recently by a special federal
grand jury for alleged violation of the
Lever act and conspiracy sections OF
the federal criminal code, were made
public here by federal officials. The
miners include International President
John l.. Lewis, Secretary Treasurer
William Green and Chief Statistician
Percy Tetlow.
Operators named include Thomas
T. Brewster of st. Louis, chairman OF
the operators scale committee; Phil
H. Penna of Terre Haute, Ind, spokes
man for the operators in conferences
in Washington just preceding the strike
of miners last fell, and F. S. Peabody
Chicago, one of the leaders among the
Illinois operators.
The indictment contains 18 counts
all of which charge conspiracy OF
some kind. One count sets out 10 overt
acts constituting violation OF the fed
eral laws.
The first four counts of the indict
ments, brought under the Lever act
charge general conspiracy ito limit
the facilities for transporting, pro
ducing, supplying, storing and dealing
in certain necessity, to-wit, bitum
inous coal :. by refusing to mine
sell or deliver coal for storage pur
poses, by increasing and maintaining
excessive prices OF coal, by calling and
causing strikes among mine workers
and by closing down coal mines"
Counts five to nine of the indict
ment contain similar charges. but are
based on the amendment to the Lever
act, passed Oct. 20, 1919. and cover the
period from the passage of the amend
ment until March IL 1920, the date the
indictment was returned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02

A senate resolution by Mr.. Bell.
providing for commission to study
the cut-over lands. waste lands and
gully lands of the state, with view
to their reclamation, was passed. The
work is to be done by the commits
sioner of agriculture. state geologist
and one senator and one representa-
tive. with an allowance of $1,000 for
expenses report to be made at the
next Legislative session.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
REQUEST TURKS EE OUsTED
Prominent cIergymen Sign Petition to
President Wilson For Banishment
Of Turks From Europe.

New York.-A resolution signed by
more than 200 clergymen requesting
President Wilson Ito exercise all pos
sible influence to remove the sultan
forever from governmental control Of
any part of Europe" has been forward
ed to the White House. the presiding
bishop and council of the Protestant
Episcopal Church announced here.
The Rev. DR.. Randolph McKim. of
Washington, was entrusted with de-
livery OF it.
Among those who signed the reso,
luton were Bishops Philip M. Rhine
lander and Thomas J. Garland, Of
Philadelphia, Chauncey B. Brewster.
Hartford. Conn. and Charles H. Brent.
Of Buffalo.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
SEVERE STORM IN LOUISIANA
Plantation Houses Destroyed, Barns
Blown Away and Much Other
Damage Done.

New Orleans.-A number of planta-
tion houses in the Bayou Robert sec
tion of Rapides Parish we're destroyed
and considerable property damage was
caused there and also in Alexandria
and at Camp Stafford by cyclone.
The storm, Of terrific intensity. did
the greatest damage in the territory
known as the Horseshoe Drive near
Alexandria, demolishing a number OF
barns and plantation houses, uproot.
ing trees and blowing down fences.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
NEW AGREEMENT REACHED
France to America II the Plan
Is Approved.

Washington.--An agreement under
which American dead In France,
whether within or behind the battle
zone, might be removed to the United
States as soon as arrangements have
been completed has been reached at
conference between representatives of
the French and American governments.
The agreement awaits the approval of
the French government
The conference decision as trans
mitted by Ambassador Wallace was
sent to Chairnsea Porter of the house
foreign affairs committee by the state
department.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
VIII Not Bore For OH.

The house, by vote Of 60 to so, de-
feated for the time being the bill by
Mr.. Sherard of Coahoma county, to
provide for boring for oil or gas on
state lands in the vicinity of Jackson.
The bill specifically embraces the
lands under the jurisdiction Of the
state insane hospital board While a
majority voted in the affirmative, that
IL votes. 1t carries an appropriation
OF 100000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
NIGHT RIDERS ARE BUSY
Band Of Between 200 and 800 Applies
Torch to the Tobacco Chute at
MayfieId.

Mayfield, Ky.-The first outbreak OF
night rider troubles in Western Ken
tucky in 13 years occurred when be-
tween 200 and 300 tobacco growers
from the northern section of Graves
county visited Mayfield tobacco chute
and applied the torch.
The renewal of nis 1t riding is said
to be the result of the fight OF to-
bacco growers of this section of the
state against the dropping prices OF
tobacco.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02

A conference committee report on
the Cohn bill. relative to closing hours
for state banking institutions, was
adopted. The report provides that
banks in cities of 5000 population or
less remain open until pm. In cities
of from 5000 to 10000 the hour for
closing shall be fixed by order of the
mayor and board of aldermen. All
cities of over 10000 are exempted
from its provisions.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02

Little Rock.-Gov. Brough was very
indignant when he was informed that
Gov. Allen of Kansas had refused to
grant the requisition for Robert L.
Hill, the alleged leader in the negro
uprising in Phillips county last Oc-
tober. The governor gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
In passing on an extradition case,
a governor is not called upon to de-
eide the guilt or innocence of the man
indicted, but merely to decide wheth.
or he had been legally indicted. II
Gov. Allen attempted to decide Hills
innocence or guilt, he could not have
found him innocent In view OF the
absolute proof which Attorney Gen.
eral John d. Arbuckle, who repre-
sented Arkansas at the hearing, held.
Hill is not only a criminal. but
super-criminal and \ the governors
ref1sal TO grant the requisition is an
outrage upon the dignity of the state
OF Arkansas. / am perfectly familiar
with the Hill case, as well as with
the entire Elaine riot matter. II there
49, NAo - SAAkAiAhAs 4lAiA 10 OHC. l10
was the instigator and leader in the
uprising. Other negroes are paying
severe penalties for committing
crimes in which Hill directed them.
Hill was guaranteed fair trial,
and q change of venue il he desired.
And he was guaranteed protection
throughout the trial.
Gov. Allen recently went to Chi
cago to demand that justice be meted
out when he believed that Chicago
negro was not to be punished for q
crime against white girl whose
home had been In Kansas. He had
just reason to feel that the state Of
Kansas had been outraged.
"Yet he is unwilling that Hill,
guilty of crimes leading to many
deaths. of both whites and negroes,
be returned here for trial. The Chi.
cago negro committed an infamous
crime. and should be punished. Hill
committed innumerable crimes, and
he also should be punished"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
T0RNADOEs DO MUCH HARM
Many Killed and Injured Near Chicago
-Thirty-six Reported Killed In
Georgia and Alabama.

Tornadoes that struck in half a
dozen states Sunday caused a death
list that may pass 70, caused. property
damage reaching many millions of dol.
lars and played havoc with wire and
railway service in widespread districts.
The greatest damage was done in Chi
cago suburbs and Elgin, where the
known death list was 2S and num-
Der of other persons were missing.
Atlanta reported that the death list
in Georgia and Alabama was at least
So.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
BELIEF EXPRESSED THAT WILSON
WILL NEVER SIGN A PEACE.
RESOLUTION.
SAYS UNCONSTITUTIONAL" ("
II Passed Over Veto, May Decline to
Recognize the Law, or Put Cues
ton Up to Supreme Court
For Decision.

WdSHluStoH.-lu ms supreme court
may make the finad determination as
to whether or not Congress can de-
clare the state of war at an end.
Authorities on the constitution ex.
pressed the opinion that if the>resolu-
tion to be brought up in the House
should become a law over the presi-
dent's~yeto, he could take 1t to the
supreme court in several ways. He
might decline to recognize the law,
it was pointed out, or have injunction
brought against its effectiveness,
which would make it necessary for
the court to pass upon its constitu-
tionality.
Republican leaders Of the House
made substantial progress today in
their role of sealing a legal state of
peace, and formulated the general
outlines of a resolution soon to be
submitted to the House. Several ten
tative drafts were made, all along the
same lines, and the final form will be
determined by the foreign affairs COM
mittee.
1t is stated that the resolution will
undertake to accomplish the following
things:
Declare by law, rather than by
presidential proclamation, that the
state. of war is at an end.
Fix pivotal" date for the end in
order to determine the fate of war
measures.
| Require assurance from Germany Of
recognition CT the rights OF the United
States asss & llranteed by the treaty of
Versailles.
Brevfty is to be the soul OF this
instrument. II Republican leaders sue
ceed in their determination to put a
legal end to the war. They think the
resolution will be framed, too, in such
manner as to promise immediate salu-
tary effect on the country by guaran-
teeing at least such a state of do
mestic peace as will command the
support of a two-thirds of the House.
They are not concerned at present
about the attitude that might be as
sumed in the Senate by the 35 sena,
tors who voted against accepting the
treaty.
Republican Leader Mondell express
ed the belief this afternoon that the
declaration proposed for the first d.
vision of the resolution, viz: THAT a
state of war existing by reasons of
the resolution of April 6, 1917, is at an
end" was in the opinion of most Of
the House leaders better way Of
stating it than that contained in the
Knox resolution.
The pivotal date for it to become
effective may be fixed as the day Of
the adoption Of the resolution, or 1t
may be a certain number of days
thereafter. That date would find the
war legislation terminating as il the
president had issued a proclamation.
The effect will be repeal of provision
in the war measures stating that they
should cease to be in effect upon a
proclamation of peace by the presf-
dent.
Champ Clark, the Democratic lead
er, expressed the opinion that reso-
luton would not be signed by the pres
ident. He pointed out that a concur
rent resolution would be no good. maxi
ing joint resolution necessary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Oppose MIIitarism.

Camden, Ohio.-Subdistrict No. 8,
United Mine Workers, in convention
here. went on record as opposing "any
form of physical training or mental
education having a tendency to incul-
cate a spirit Of militarism."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Jap-Araentlne Pact.

Buenos Aires.--Japan having &C.
cepted in principle Argentine's pro-
posal for international free trade in
prime necessities OF life. the two coun-
tries have begun negotiations for the
framing Of trade to carry out the
plan.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Rux Fuel Early.

Washington.-Final warning that
stabilization of the coal industry de-
pended on the purchase and storage Of
fuel during the spring and summer
months, was given by the bituminous
coal commission.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
HOUSE PASSES THE SENATE BILL
WHICH PROVIDES NECESSARY
FUNDS FOR MILITIA.
TO STUDY CUT OVER LANDS
Commission Created With a View to
Devising Methods For Reclama-
tion Of Large Amount
Of Waste Land.
Jackson. Miss.

Senate. Bill 1s. carrying appropria-
tion of $S2,S12 for the support of the
mississippi National Guard. s45,771
Tor 1920 and $37,041 for 1921, was
called up and explained by Chairman
.Dinsmore OF the military affairs COM
|mittee, an ex-service man. There was
no debate, and the bill passed by a
vote Of SO to %.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Schools May EmpIok Nurses.

House Bill 600. ty Mr.. Bailey of
Lauderdale, revising several sections
of the school laws and providing that
pay of teachers may be apportioned
over the IL months of the year and
allowing two or more districts to join
in the employment of trained nurses.
physical directors and school teachers,
was called up and passed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
New Certificates.

Washington.--A new series OF treas
ury certificates, without the circula'
tion privilege and not acceptable in
payment of taxes, was announced BY
Secretary Houston. The issue will
bear date OF April and will mature
July /, and will be for 5000. 900 900 or
MORE" at an interest rate Of AZ PEI
cent
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
After Proflteers.

Albany, N. Y.-Gov Smith sent a
message to the Legislature assailing
profiteering landlords and recon-
mending laws providing for the ap-
pointment of local housing boards and
central state housing agency for CO.
ordinating local effort.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
ruberculosIs sanItarIum.

An important bill was the House bill
to provide for support. maintenance
and additional equipment for the
State tuberculosis Sanatorium or
camp at Magee. This was called up
by Senator Kyle. carrying. as ex-
planned. s35S000S There was little Sc
rious objection and the bill passed 80
to 3.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
some p.xidend.

New York-Directors of the General
Motors Corporation declared dfvf-
dend at the rate of 20 per cent an
nually on the old shares (par value
$100) and dividend Of the Same rate
on the new shares, which were issued
on the basis Of 10 for one Of the all,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
To Fight Plant Pests.

The House passed the emergency
bill from the Senate to aid in con-
ducting defensive warfare against
plant pests, and especially against the
pink cotton boil worm. An effort by
Mr.. Owen Of Union to cut the appro-
priation below the $150,OO0 named in
the bill was without success.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Raise Tax on CypsIes

A bill fixing tax on gypsy trading
camns and raising 1t from $3.50 to $500.
which caused no discussion or oppo-
sition, passed without negative.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
PrIxIIeae Tax Bill.

After some three hours of consid-
e-etion of House BIZ. 756 the general
state privilege tax bill. which is ex-
pected to produce half a million dol
dars or so in revenue. the Senate
finally passed the measure.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
Relief For stenoas.

A House bill to fix compensation for
court stenographers for transcript fees
at 10 cents per 100 words. was consid-
cred and passed. This is supplement
Il to the regular stipends allowed
these hard workers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02

Funds For Charity Hospital.
Senate Bill ATS. appropriating $4,000
for permanent improvements and re-
pairs at the Natchez Charity Hospital,
was passed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
France to Buy Ships.

Paris.-France and Brazil have BE-
gun negotiations relative to the pur-
chase Of some of the German ships
seixed during the war.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02

wasnington.--An investigation Of the
profits made BY the beet sugar manu-
facturers In the Colorado district was
ordered by the Department Of Justice
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
oIdest .eask Examiner pIes.

Montgomery. Ala.Thomas Jeffer-
son Rutledge, first bank examiner Of
the state OF Alabama, died here at the
age Of 81.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-04-02
WILL NOT HONOR REoUIsiTIoN
FOR RETURN TO ARkAN-
sAs OF NEGRO.
is ALLEGED RIOT LEADER
Gov. 6roush Of Arkansas Declares Gov
Allen Not Called Upon to Pass on
innocence of Guilt Of Pris-
oner-cites History.

Topeka, Kan.-The extradition peti.
ton of Arkansas for the return to that
state Of Robert Hill, negro. alleged
leader in the Elaine insurrection last
fall, was refused by Gov. H. ]. Allen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-11

Chicago, June 1o.-The relative chance
OIL the presidential candidates apparently
was little affected by the platform agree
ment and on convention eve there was in
evidence no development which changed
the situation with Wood, johnson and
Lowden leading but without any of them
having delegates to nominate So far as
the talk of those on the inside revealed.
the attainment of harmony over the
troublesome treaty plank had no reflex
on any of the candidates. except possibly
in the case of Senator johnson. He will
not now appear on the convention floor.
and that is a disappointment to his sun
porters, who had believed that the a3-
pearance of their leader in a treaty fight
would help his fight for the nomination.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-11
SUPREME TREASURER y. E. o. p.
100000 SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNT!

Boston, June 10.-The discovery Of n
shortage of 100000 in the accounts Of
John P. Sanborn of Newport. r. I. as
supreme treasurer of the New England
Order of Protection was announced By
Judge X William Scott Of Barre vi, su-
preme warden of the order today. Mr.
Sanborn. in a state of collapse. accord
ing to Judge Scott, has resigned his Of
flee, and George f. Howe of Quincy, su-
preme vice warden, has been appointed
to succeed him.
Judge Scott said that the shortage as
uncovered to date extended back u
years. Treasurer Sanborn. who is &c
years of age, has held the Office 20 wears
Further audit of the accounts is being
made. As now disclosed, according "a
the supreme warden, $4,000 in bonds
and s5S.000 in cash, are missing.
Much of the losses, it was said. was
traced to speculation in stocks. All oi
the bonds. and some of the cash, were
located in brokers' Offices. Efforts will
be made to recover these funds, but nc
immediate action, criminal or civil
against Sanborn has been decided upon
because of the former treasurer's condi-
tion. it is said.
The stability of the order, which IS 2
fraternal insurance organization with
approximately $4,000 members in New
England, is not affected, it is claimed
Losses are expected TO be covered by {
bond of 100000, and Judge Scott sait
the order had over 100000 Of addition
al funds free and clear.
The shortages, he said. were all foun'
| in the accounts which the treasurer kep
| at his home or with local banks at New
It was an objection by Mr.. Sanborn to
| decision by committee of the order 4
transfer some of the Newport funds Il
| Boston accounts that caused the investi
CATION. This was made by the financ
| committee of the order which made III
report upon which Supreme Wardel
Scott said his statements We're based.
! Sanborn had been treasurer for % o
the orders SO years of existence. He ha
been president of the Rhode Island sen
ate and a speaker of its house Of repre-
| santativaS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-11
30 PER CENT. OF PEOPLE OF
SOVIET RUSSIA HUNGR-

London. June 10.-Fifty per cent Of
Soviet Russia are hungry although every
body is getting a certain allowance of
FOOD declared Benjamin Turner. mem
Der Of the British labor delegation 10
i'ussia. IN the course Of graphic de-
seripiion today Of conditions in that
country as he had observed them aIr
Turner. with another delegate. Thomas
Shaw. member OF the house Of commons.
returned TO England yesterday.
There is no terror in Russia except
munger. sand that is a very real terror in
the cities" said Mr.. Turner
There had been a Red terror. Accord
ing 10 the British labor man. and Official
figures slcwed that $500 persons had
heen shot, mostly. he was informed. for
acts OF treachery behind the lines during
The Denikine and Kolchak campaigns.
This terror had ceased. but the bolshe-
Vlk leaders told Nr. Turner that force
would be used as long as there was the
possibility Of a counter-revolutfon and
while the war with Poland lasted. They
said they were surrounded by spies and
supporters of the old regime.
Air- Turner said. he found the bolshe-
Wiki perfectly frank about their hard
ships through lack OF food. clothing and
raw materials.
THE physical and material condition
! of the country is SO bad they did not at
] temnt 70 hide it, ATr Turner Confirmed.
/ They have had n tremendous battle with
| disease. There have been a million cas-
| es of typhus and scores Of thousands Of
malaria and smallpox cases. with no
| medicines"
ATr. Turner declared he disagreed with
some principles OF bolshevisn. but he
/ thought the system well arranged. Tie
1 said the bolsheviki admitted thay had
! been obliged latterly to suspend the an
/ plication of some Of their principles. but
/ hoped to restore them completely after
| the cessation Of warfare
! 1T viii take n generation or two 70
secure substantial realization Of their
| ideolism." the British delegate asserted
They are trying to jump. too far in
one stride"
The majority of the people Of Moscow
and PetroErad. ATr. Turner said. sup
port the bolsheviki- government. The
rural population is not opposing the au-
thirities. but is not fully in agreement
, with communism The government. &C.
corjing to Mr.. Turner. has the accent
ance Of the bulk Of the people. the good
VII OF many and fierce opposition fror
the social democrats who say individ
u7l liberty has been destroyed but ever
the social democrats. Mr.. Turner declar
cd. are supporting the government unit
| the Polish offensive has been disposed OF
AIessrs. Turner and Shaw brought a.
interim report Of the labor delegation
urging the British government TO abolis'
[ the blockade. resume trade and max
peace with Russia. and cease assistini
. Poland or any other enemies Of Rus
r sia.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-11

hall it was agreed to yield to NIassachu-
sets the fifth position in order that
Speaker Gillette may nominate Governor
Coolidge Of Massachusetts. This will pe<-
nit an early nomination for the New
England candidate. The action of the
Connecticut delegation doesn't mean any
change in its sentiment. The delegation
viii in all probability stand solidly for
Lovden on the first ballot. at least except
possibly the vote OF Delegate King. This
Will be decided at the caucus of the dele
cation tomorrow CFriday) morning. What
action viii be taken subsequently to the
first ballot is uncertain. Efforts are be-
ing made to retain the unit vote, but
there are indications that It may be bad
~ split with Wood Harding and Lodge
sentiment prevailing. Through the action
and recommendation of the Connecticut
member Of the resolutions committee a
change was made in the suffrage plank.
which originally proposed that governors
Of the states where action on suffrage has
not been taken call n special session of
the legislature for that purpose. This
| was eliminated when shown to be a re-
Election on Governors Holeomb of Con-
necticut and Clement Of Vermont for up
| holding the state constitution.
/ John T. King was represented in the
/ delegation today by his alternate. F. VI
Salmon; other alternates who sat in al
the afternoon session were Healy. Klett
1lalene and Reynolds
Indications today are that tomorrow
session Will be occupied by nominatin.
! speeches and that the work will be com
pleted Saturday.