davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Cane Growers Seek
Immigrant Labor

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2s.-witlr
the sugar cane crop 80 per cent
larger than last year and the labor
supply about 80 per cent under the
limited supply OF 1919, representa-
tives OF the American Cane Grow
era association left last night for
Ellis Island. New York, TO endeavor
to induce immigrafIts to come to
Louisiana and work in the cane
fields.
The recent hurricane blew down a
large amount OF cane In the La
fourche, Terrebonne, Teche, Vermil-
lion and Attakapas sections, making
the work Of harvesting much more
difficult than ordinary and requiring
extra helm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
CLAYTON TO PRESIDE
AT JACKSON MEETING

JACKSON, Tenn. Sept 20, tSpl)-
Much interest is being developed in
school circles in the educational con-
ference to be held In Jackson Sat
urday. oct 9. Or. Z. Z. ClnNtOn,
United States commissioner Of edu-
cation. and State Superintendent AL
bert S. Williams, will have charge
Of the conference. which will continue
in session throughout the day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Hair Tonic GrOWs
Hair, LOOsens Tongue
And Causes Trouble

Haywood Mccormack. dredgeboat
employe, has a good crop Of hair. in
spite or the fact that his hair tonic
was applied in the wrong manner.
Bottles of tonic are always labeled
for external use only" but mere
words meant nothing TO Mccormick,
who was tried in city court charged
with being drunk on hair tonic. II
don't know what happened" On his
promise to>i6ave Memphis at once,
he was dismissed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
WANTS INFORMATION.

The home service office OF the
Memphis Red Cross, 146 Court ave-
nue.. desires to locate the following
persons for whom II has important
Mrs. Willie Dobbs How
ard wife Of Luther Palmer Howard
was a private in Motor corps, 10th
Medical department.
Wilmot or Wilmar Stephenson, wife
Of Wade Hampton Stephenson, sup
posed to be living in this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

Miss, and Gulfport, Miss. This was
determined yesterday after Weston,
who arrived yesterday and bailed his
wife in the sum of $1,000 on the
charge OF being a fugitive from JUS
tice, had expressed unwillingness TO
proceed with the department of JUS
tice officers in proving violation OF
the Mann act by Bayersdorffer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
SELLING PLAN CHANGED

WARRINGTON, Sept 2S.-Chahge
in the procedure OF selling the Gov
ePnnent's $500 000,0 900 stock OF chip
ming materials TO replace many email
sales with larger transactions was
announced by the shipping board.
District managers at New York, New
orleans and Portland, Ore, have
been instructed to eliminate all small
sales and dispose of the boards ship
ping supplies TO a single purchaser
or group Of buyers to avoid q multi
plicity Of sales It was explained by
board officials. Where local condi-
tions warrant it, however, exceptions
are to be made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
REFUSES TO PROSECUTE.

RICHoNMD. Va, Sept. 2S.-Fed-
eral authorities will not prosecute
Leonard Bayersdotffer. of New Or
leans, musician. who was arrested
here Friday in company with the 49,
year-old wife of A. C. Weston,
wealthy lumberman of Logtown,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
$4,000 HOME BURNS.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Sept. g.
The handsome home and all the
furnishings of Attorney Byron E.
Tatum, located on the crest OF Mis-
sionary ridge, and an adjoining cot
taga were destroyed by fire, entail
ing a loss of approximately $4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Tennes seansi

Today is Tennessee Day at the
Fair. Go out today. Smoke Samol-
sons ALI Havana Epoca Cigars. Two
for CSC and up. All Havana adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

Mr.. Charles r. Smith. a well-known
cotton lawyer, has returned to his
wonted place among the business COM
munity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Heavy fog this morning.

1t is stated that 100 new buildings
are in the process Of erection within
the precincts of Fort Pickering.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

Mrs. Col. Greenlaw is building an ele-
CANT and costly residence at her place,
on the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road about IL miles from the city. It
is to be frame structure three stories
high with French or Mansard roof and
a stylish front.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

Three divorces were granted by
Judge Heiskell. OF the First Circuit
court, yesterday, as follows: Imogene
Long vs.. John Long; Emma Turner vs..
Boston Turner; Mary Deignan vs.. John
Deignan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Great Jubilee Celebration
Concentrating the Event

Plans have been made for celebration scale
conceived attempted by the South There will
and that will the the interest
of the people of Memphis and the Tri-Sates
In the meantime holding a for $4,000
customers in Which shall offer a million
lars in new Fall Merchandise AT COST AND BELOW
this "DriUe" is progress
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

In October 1870 the Goldsmith Sons Company had its
beginning and early shall hold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

s. G. Toof, Esq. of the Franklin Job
Printing and Binding House, arrived
home yesterday from the North. after
having purchased some new and i'm
proved machinery for his new bindery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
GayOsO Hotel 1870
Fifty Years Ago Today

The popular Capt Sam Weaver has
resumed his connection with the Mem
phis and Charleston railroad as con-
ductor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
l'AMMANY's OLD CH|EETA|N
.ADJUDCED MENTALLY 0. K.
Court Dism!sscs Injunction, Rcstor-
ing to Richard Croker Con.
troll OF Big Estate.
UpHoLDs GIFTS TO WIFE
Declares Right Of Owner to Dis
pose of His Property Cannot &c
Successfully Challenged = Son
Will Appeal Case.
IBy Aagocintcd press.l

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, July
l2.-Richard Croker. former Tam
many chief. was adjudged mentally
competent TO handle his affairs in Il
decision here today in which Judge
Donncll dismissed the injunction pro-
ceedings brought by Howard Croker,
son OF the New Yorker.
The son had sought to have his
father and his stepmothcr barred
from disposing OF the elder Croker's
Florida property. estimated at nearly
sl0o0,o00 dollars. and had contcnded.
through his counsel, that the former
Tammary leader was not fit mentally
TO care for his affairs. In dismissing &
the suit and upholding the conten-
tions OF the defendant. Judge Donnell
assessed the costs against the son.
The elder Croker declined to dis
cuss the case tonight. saying he had
not read the text Of the decision. He
stated that he and Mrs. Croker would
leave for New York Tuesday night.
and would sail Saturday for Ircla nd.
Their trip across had been postponed
by the trial
Regarding the elder Croker's men
tality, the court said:
The manner and demcanor of
Richard Croker. ST.. in the court and
on the witness stand clearly sug-
Gested 4 man in full control of his
faculties. His memory is no doub:
impaired. yet remembers dates and
transactions rather accurately"
Richard Croker. Sr.." the court
added. has disposed of much of his
property 10 his wife. and has not for
many years given any of his prop
crty TO mis- children, but If this is his
choice. and he is competent to man
age his affairs. 1t certainly cannot
be stopped in n court OF equity. The
right of 4 property owner to make
his own disposition of his holdings is
jcalously guarded by our law"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
CONFIRM REPORT ALLIES
PROPOSED AN ARMISTICE
Question of Resumption of Trnde
Relations With Russin Hinges on
the Answer.
IBy Assoclated Press.I

iSy Associated Press
LONDON. july l2.-Further official
confirmation was given today that
the allies had made proposals to the
RUSSIAN Soviet government for an
armistice on<equit:-Slc terms between
Poland and Russia. This confirma
ton was given in the House of Com
mons by Andrew Bonar Law. the
government spokesman.
Bonar Law also declared that
the Soviet government had accepted
Great Britain's terms for rcsump-
tion of trade between Great Britain
and Russia.
When asked to state the terms or
the trade agreement. Donar Law
declined to say more than that the
message to Moscow dealing with the
Polish armistice dealt also with the
question of trade relations.
The question was raised whether
the allies had threatened. If the Soviet
government declined an armistice.
that the allies would defend Poland.
Bonar Law would not give tho
details regarding this contingency.
but he did say that the British ne
gotiations did not involve recognition
OF the Soviet government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
GREAT BOLSHEV|ST
ARMY ADVANCING
ON 745-M||LE line
Poles Reported to Have
Evacuated Minsk, Kovel
and Other Cities.
SOVIET CAVALRY ROUTED
IN THE PRIPET REGION
Bolshevists Land Troops on
Shores of, Caspian, Endan-
gering British in Persia.
Inv Assoclnted rrcsrl

wARsAWWy AIssS2siIi!ssd InSS ted r5sSsl Jswl ,-o, ,so
battle front is meager. but at last
accounts the Poles were reported
to have evacuated Minsk. Kovel and
other towns toward which the Boil
cacvists arc approaching in their
l.2o0-kilome,er Gas miIcs) west
ward sweep. Many OF the telegraph
wires arc down. and tho railroads
have been cut at various points. 1t
Is reported here that Minsk Is on
lire. but 1t is not certain. owing to
the difficulties OF COMMUNICATION,
whether the lBolshcvists have yet oc-
cupied that city.
The Catholic archbishop here has
appealed TO members OF the church
10 join the colors. a special mass
has been called for Sunday. at which
prayers viii be offered for Poland's
safety.
organizing 10 Defend warsaw.
The Russian residents of Warsaw
have held "A mass-mccting and be-
gun the organization of infantry and
cavalry attachments to fight the ad-
vancinG Bo!shevists.
The American Relief Association
and the American Red Cross have
completed their evacuation OF Wilma
In the north. and of Lcmbcrg on the
southern front.
at last accounts the Bolshev!sts
were forty kilomctcrs from Wilma.
Extensive preparations have been
made for the defense OF that city.
Lemaerg is not set in immncnt
danger.
Polish Pcasnnts Join Army.
While the evacuation of Warsaw ia
being considered by foreigners in the
event the city is mcnaccd by the Boil
shcvists, confidence is expressed in
American circles that the Bolshevists
never will cross the line OF ethnolog
ical Poland, as the peasants in vari-
Gus districts arc reported to be or
ganizinG TO Join the army to prevent
invasion.
Successes for the Poles In the Pripet
region and in Nolhynla are reported
in advices received here today. The
BoisheVist cavalry leader. General
Rudenny. has been defeated the ad-
vices state. and he is fleeing TO Rovno
upon which the Poles are marching.
The victory OF the Poles in the
Pripet region is described as com
p!ete. Enormous supplies are de-
clared to have been taken with the
occupation OF the town OF Owrunc
where 200 prisoners were picked up.
BolShcvist brigade AnnIhiInted.
The troops operating against Gen
cral Budenny, the adviccs report. can
tured Great and Little Zyoin, taking
eight guns. while Bolshevist cavalry
brigade was ann!hilatcd.
Bolshevist attacks south and west
OF Rovno were rcpulsed, the message
adds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
COAL DELIVERIES IN WEST
DEPEND ON CAR SUPPLY
Bituminous Operators Unable to
Devise Plan to Protect Lake
Ports in Winter.
ZONE PROPOSAL REJECTED
Opposition Also to Suggestion That
Fuel Administration Bc Revived,
Since Winter Is Too Near 10 Put
Orders Into Effect.
[Ry Associated rrcss.l

WASHINGTON. July 12.-Bitumi-
nous coal operators meeting here to-
day failed to work out any plan to
bring about immediate shipment of
next winters coal to the Northwest,
although agreeing that tho problem
of obtaining the dumping of 1000
carloads daily until November at
Great Lake ports for movement to
that territory hinged entirely on car
supply. There was no Indication that
any concrete plan would be worked
out for tho joint conference of the
operators and railroad executives at
New York "Wednesday. The opera
tors conference, however. will con-
tinue tomorrow. but its session is ex-
pected to be devoted largely to dis
cussion of questions that the opera
tors committee will present to tho
railroad men.
Zone System Not Favored.
Two proposals for solving tho coal
problem were rejected by tho opera
tors after having been suggested by
II committee named by the general
conference. Establishment of n zone
system, restricting the sales territory
CT the operators with a view of ahoF-
tening ear mileaEe was rejected aftct
operators had c6mplained that such
n plan would cause them to break
contracts. Tho other proposal for a
division of the coal supply for the
Northwest among mines in Ohio. Wes-
tern Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Illinois and Indiana. also was rejected
after the meeting had been informed
that contracts have already been
made for all OF the Northwest's sup
ply.
Fuel Administration Opposed.
Possibility of the re-establishment
OF Federal administration also was
understood to have been mentioned
during tho conference. but none Of
the operators appeared to have any
information as to the governments
attitude on such 4 proposal.
Informally tho operators opposed
such plan, asserting that n fuel ad :
ministration could not be set up and
begin to function efficiently in less
than ninety days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
JAP 'tPCTATO KING"
WANTS C0MPA7RIOTS
WE'D YANKEE GIRLS
But Tells House Committee,
Thai cs q Rn c, They Are
Too Expensive.
tBy Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, July I2-George
Shima. president of the Japanese AS
sociation OF America. and so-called
potato king of California" told the
House Committee on Immigration and
naturalization here today that he is
in favor of interm2rriaGc between
Japanese and Americans. The COM
mittee is investigating the Japanese
isituation in California
There may he objection now, but
IA hundred years from now we will
look back upon 1t as all right" he
said. ITO be sure, a good many Jap
iancse don't make enough money to
support Yankee girls; they are too
Inexpensive"
Shima said he had been 4 resident
itf California for thirty years and on
his only visit back to Japan he had
'3een decorated by the Emperor.
Replying to questions by Represcn-
tative Johnson. of Washington, if he
had been decorated because he was
the leading Japanese business man
and farmer in this country, he said:
"Oh. no; l don't know myself. But
Japanese papers have said 1t was be-
cause my old school teacher, who was
.ater the Emperor's teacher. kept
boosting for mo all the time"
Senator Phelan. of California. testi-
fed in favor of more rigid immigra-
tion laws. and John =. Irish, land
owner, opposing further immigra ton,
urged better treatment OF, Japanese
here. The committee will hold n
hearing in Sacramento tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
CARSON IND|C7s BRITAIN
FOR FAILURE IN IRELAND
Orange Leader Threatens to Rcvive
Ulster Volunteers and Take Mat
tcrs Into Own Hands. =
GALLONS FOR sINN FEINERs
Sir Edward Declares at Picnic,
After Big Parade, There Will BE
No Union With the South Until
the Murdcrcrs Are Hung.
LEY AssocIn,ed press.1

BELFAST. July ls:Thc celebra-
tion OF Orangcmens Day had as its
great feature a parade of $4,000 and
notable speech by Sir Edward Car
son. Ulster Unionist leader, who de-
clared in effect that tho government
had failed to. govern ireland. and
that If IL could not prc Pct Ulster
the volunteers would rcorganize. and
Ulster would take matters into its
own hands.
Every hamlet, village and town in
Ulster had some kind of celchra-
t:on, and reports over wide area to-
night are that all passed quietly, even
in Londonderry. where tho two fac
tions are represented as ready TO re-
new the fighting should the mill
tary forces relax their vigilance.
belfast was heavily guarded by SOL
diers.
Concilintory Note Absent.
There was nothing conc;lintory In
the demonstration. the inscriptions
on the banners dcnouncing Sim Fcin.
and Sir Edward Carson demanding
that the people of the south must
of their own vol!tion hang those
guilty of political murders before
Ulster would even consider iunity
under home rule.
The parade was unique. There
was a band to every half block, and
the banners were gorgeous sllken
affairs on which were pointed scenes
depicting the early history of Ul-
ster. when King William on his
white horse crossed the Boyne.
Rain and heavy wind early in the
day threatened to destroy these ban
ncrs. but the return march from
Finaghy Park. where the ceremonies
weather.
No Irish Rule I'm America.
The Rev. George Timmon, supreme
head of the Orange order in the
United States. who is here with n
few other Americans for the tri-
ennial session of the Imperial Grand
Orange Council of the World, speak
ing at Finaghy Park, said:
1T is said that 100000 Irish arc
going to shake the British empire.
Well. we have 100000 Irish in
America and they are not going 10
shake the American republic"
Discussing conditions in Ireland,
Sir Edward said: Il read daily OF the
whole government In some place
being taken over by the Sim Fcin.
read of county councils swearing
allegiance to the Irish republic.
'"Wcll. I want TO ask what the
government is going to do with the
county councils taking that course.
Continued on Third PaCcO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
SLAIN RELIEF WORKERS
HAD $400,000 WITH THEM
Murder of DIR. Israel Fricdlnndcr ana
DIR. Hcrnard Cantor is
cOnnrmcd
IBy Associated Press.


NEW YORK, July l2.-Dr. Israel
Fricdlander and DIR. Bernard Cantor,
of New York Jewish relief workers,
who were killed by bandits in the
Ukraine on July Z. are believed to
have had about 100000 in American
money upon them when they were
attacked, Felix Warburg. chairman of
the joint distribution committee said
here tonight.
The only means of getting funds to
war sufferers in the section in which
inc Two men were working. Mr.. War
oure explained. is by carrying 1t in
person.
MIR. Warburg announced tho recent
today of n cablegram from the War
saw branch OF the committee confirm
ing tho Associated Press report of
the murder of DR.. Friedlander and
Dr.. Cantor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
SEARCHING FOR BODY OF
NIAGARA FALLS VICTIM
Mans Right Arm Found Yesterday
May belonE 10 Daring Ing
llshman.
dBy Associated Prcss.I

by Associa ted Prcssl
NlAGARA FALLS, July 1o-Tbe
right arm of n man was taken from
me Niagara River near the Canadian
Maid of the Mist landing late today.
1t is believed TO bo part of the body
OF George c. stephens, of Bristol.
England. who was killed yesterday in
an attempt to go over the Horseshoe
falls in a barrel.
several tattoo marks were on tho
arm. but no ono who saw Stephens
here was able to make positive iaen-
titcation. Finding Of the arm re-
Ni'ed hope that the rest of stephens
tody might be recovered. and watch
ers on the banks prepared for an
other a!l-niGht vigil. The great cleo
tric searchlights were kept PLAYING
on the water at the base OF the falls.
Practically all OF stephens death
craft has now been found. Small bits
OF the barrel were picked up in the
lower river near tho whirlpool
rapids this afternoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
tBy Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, July I:.-Scnn-
tor Carter Glnss, OF Virginia, who
arrived here today from the DEM
ocratic National Convention, de-
clnrcd that Governor Cox, tho
presidential nominee, In n genuine
Democrat, md II elected. will
give the country n safe and clean
adminlstI alton.
Shortly after his arrival here,
Senator Glnns, who rvaS chairman
of the committee on resolutions,
went TO the White House. but did
not see President Wilson. lie
cxprcsscd himseIf Rs "Ercatly
plcnsed' with the work of the
convention. and said hc "ioolScd
for corisinE good campaign hy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
HENRY FORD WILLING
TO BE THIRD PARTY
CONVENTION CHOICE
Headquarters Opened and
Claim, Is Made Thai Senli-
mcni Is Cro,uilg,
LRy Universal serxicel

MORRISON HOTEL. CHICAGO.
July l2.-lenry Ford Headquarters
were opened here tonight to promote
sentiment in favor of his nomination
for President on the third-party
ticket.
Charles +. Hoffman, OF the execu-
tive committee of the Committee of
Forty-E Eight" in charge of the Ford
HEADQUARTERS, said the action was to
crystalline the increasing sentimen mt in
Havor OF Mr.. Ford rs nominee of the
third party. Mr.. Hoffman explained
this had caused him and n number
of the delegates who were support
ing the Ford movement voluntarily to
make the decision to open the head
quarters.
Mr.. Hoffman, who is the original
Ford man at the third party conven-
ton, stated that the change in feel
ing had been so marked over Sunday
in the various meetings which he at
tended and shifting toward the De-
troit manufacturers so rapidly that
there was every reason to believe
that Mr.. Ford's nomination is assured.
lie again stressed the fact that while
MIR. Ford in no sense was an active
candidate for the nomination. that he
had the assurance that. with a satis-
factory platform provided, the De-
troiter would be willing TO accept the
nomination.
+ Among those who announced their
intention of working in the interests
OF Mr.. Ford was Robert l.. Stancill,
prominently connected with tho Pro-
gressive campaign OF 1912.
Ford badges appeared on many
coat lapels during the evening and
as substitute in some cases for rib
bons bearing Senator La Follette's
name.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-13
ALLIES WARN GERMANY
SHE MUST DELIVER COAL
IL Tcutons Fail to Supply the Guam
tity Demanded Drastic Ac-
ton Will Follow.
THREAT TO SEIZE MINES
Given Until Today to Answer, and
Lloyd George Advises Fchrcnbacli
Significantly, ITO Think 1t Over
and Come to Our Terms"
THREAT TO SEIZE MINI

SPA. July l2.-Prolongation OF the
allicd-German conference here for an
other day or two and possibly longer
seemed probable today, because OF the
inability OF the conferces so far to
reach AN agreement over the question
OF coal deliveries by the Germans and
the reparations plan in general
Thus the negotiations with the Ger
mans have reached another tense
point. The spirit of Cancellation
adopted by both sides has prevented
break thus far. but the allies found
II was necessary TO Issue this ulti-
matum for carrying out the treaty.
which would cntitle them TO a greater
amount OF Goa! than now ia demanded.
The question OF coal was the sub
ject of controversy during three
hour session.
insfst on Large Delivery.
The allies began by insisting upon
n monthly delivery OF 100000 tons.
Tho Germans offered 100000 tons
and the allies reduced their demand
to 100000.
Dr. Simons. the German Foreign
Minister. represented that. being tho
very foundation of the Industrial life
OF Germany. every ton that Germany
sen; to the allies meant that much
less production. He said:
My contention is In European In
'crests rs much as In the intcres. of
Germany, because our payments 70
you arc conditioned upon our indus
'Tsai production. You want your
money. We want you to have IT, bu,
now can we pay large sums IL YOU
take away huge quantities of coaI?''
The German Foreign Minister Of
ieFcn then to increase the deliveries
OF coal from 100000 tons to 400. 600
WITHIN six months. and to l,7Oo. 600
TONS within year. This could only
DC aone. lie said. II the allies made
better food conditions possible for
me miners and contributed raw ma
terial 10 build houses 70. moro miners.
The premicrs. after prolonged dis
cussion. informed Chancellor Fehren-
bach and DR.. Simons that the allies
Continued on Third PageD