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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
BRITAIN ANXIOUS
OVER IDLENESS

Conditions of Unemployment Grow
ing More Critical and Many Make
shift Relief Measures Being Adopt
ed-Next Few Months to Bring
Privation to Many Thousands.
BY Associated Press.
London, Dec. 22.-Extreme anxiety
is felt by the British people over
conditions of unemployment, and in
some quarters the opinion is held
any previously.
This pessimism is reflected in eqi-
torial comment relative to govern
ment proposals to relieve distress,
and there is a fretful tone in some
comments, which further emphasizes
forboding over the prospects of the
coming winter. 1t is predicted that
in spite Of all aid that may be de-
vised the next few months may bring
privations to many thousands.
Premier Lloyd George outlined his
plan for relieving the unemployment
in the house of commons yesterday
and newspapers give him credit for
doing whatever is possibly by resort
ing to makeshifts which are admit
tedly paliatives. Some newspapers
apologize for the governments plan,
contending that it is better than
previous government efforts to meet
critical conditions in the labor world.
On the other hand. many news
papers attack the cabinet for doing
too little, too much or the wrong
thing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
NEW SWINDLE HAS
NOVEL METHODS
Man Under Arrest at Sioux City For
ontaln'ng Money From Estate. in
England Thru Claiming lndebt.d.
ness on Part of Dead ReIativa.

special to Times Republican
Sioux City, Dec. 22-An axtan.;,,.
sWindle of the English estates Of
small sums Of money was revealed
mere today by the arrest and confas-
sion OF Harry F. Saunders. AZ. tanf-
Tor at Sioux City Catholic institp-
tion. The arrest was made by CHIEF
OF Police Earl Morgan, working with
lostoiIlce Inspector sSZarkoWski.
saunders had a scheme all his oprn
FROM copies of London Times ana
other English papers he clipped mo-
ices OF deaths of wealthy persons
ana notices of settlement Of estates
OF such persons. Then he proceeded
TO write personal friendly letters 10
the deceased persons, casually re-
lnlndlng them of the or 10 poIl It
note let you have the day we yi.s-
tied the barracks and you went short
OF funds" He always said he knew ir
was a1s oversight the money had not
been repaid. and then proceeded to
tell how, since coming to America Il
couple of years ago. he had been
moving about SO frequently that My
mail had not kept up with me-" and
closed by wishing the deceased indi-l
vidual all the good luck in the world,
carrying the impression that he be-
lieved the individual still alive. He
requested in his letters that If re-
mittances were made it should be
in one pound notes In letters ad-
dressed to women who have died he.
signed the name "Mrs. Harry P.
Saunders"
Saunders carefully kept a diary of
journal of all his correspondence.
This is in the hands of the authori-
ties and shows that during the three
months he has been in Siouv City
Saunders wrote to ifty-six individ-
uals, and that prior to coming to
Sioux City. during the three or four
months he was in Plankington, s. D.,
he wrote forty-five such letters. It is
stated by the authorities that Saund-
ers has already received replies and
remittances from relatives or ex-
ccutors Of estates, and that many
more are expected, as the time is
just now ripe for such replies.
The undoing of Saunders came
thru a letter addressed to Henry
Aitken, London, England. Relatives
or executors of the Aitken estate
evidently believed all was not just
right. They made their suspicious
known to detectives
Saunders has admitted that he was
convicted in Minneapolis April 8.
1916 and was sentenced to eighteen
months in the United States prison
at Fort Leavenworth, having been
convicted on using the mails to de-
fraud.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
AMERICANS IN TRAGEDY.
George A. Kelly, Of Omaha, Kills
Sophia Taylor and Self in London.


Sophia Taylor and Self in London.
BY Associated Press.
London, Dec. 22.-The coroner's
jury which held an inquest today into
the death Of Miss Sophia Irica Tay
lor. a 29-year- old dancer. and George
Augustus Kelly, aged 80, Of Omaha,
Neb., returned verdict of willfuI
murder and suicide against Kelly.
Kelly was found dead and Miss Tay-
lor mortally wounded in residential
fiat in st. James street, Picadilly.
Miss Taylor died shortly afterward.
According to Miss Taylor's maid
Kelly had been keeping company
with the dancer, but the latter had
recently received attentions of an
army captain.
Kelly, the maid asserted, followed
Miss Taylor into the fiat from the
street Friday evening and shortly
after sounds Of a struggle We're
heard. The maid interviewed but she
said q shot was fired over her
shoulder and Miss Taylor fell to the
floor. A cecond shot followed and
Kelly fell dead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Hughes Has Not
Been rendered
Cabinet Place
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Marion, O., Dec. 22.-President-
Elect Harding today denied pub
lished statements that he had Of
fered to Charles Evans Hughes
the appointment of secretary Of
state in his cabinet.
~ find this one Of the most
complete bits Of holiday fiction
writing that has yet been brought
to my attention" he told corre-
spondents at his home here.
BY Assoeiaed Press.
Mex York, Dec. 22.-charles
Evans Hughes, in a statement
here today, characterized pub
Iished reports that he bad been
rendered the appointment Of Sec
-stary Of state in the Harding
cabinet as "irresponsible rumors."
n do not care to discuss them,"
l,e added.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
EMPLOYEES AND HEADS CONFER.
PsnnsyIvania Railroad Officials and
Workers Plan Adjustments.

V0TNStS 0lAN f%uJUSItuSOIV.
BY Associated Press.
Philadelphia. Dec. 22.-Officers and
representatives of the employees of
the Pennsylvania railroad resumed
their conferences here today in an
effort to devise a method by which
controversial questions affecting men
In the train service of the company
may be promptly handled.
The meeting was called by Gen.
w. w. Atterbury, vice president, in
charge Of operations. Railroad Of
fit'ials explained that the question Of
the closed shop" is involved so ia-
as The national boards Of adjustment.
generally favored by national leaders
OF the railway brotherhoods tend to
make railroads closed sLors.'
In addition to creating tLe boards
Of adjustment the transportation act
OF congress permits also the creation
of local boards whereby railroad
can deal. with its own men without
reference to the. national board. am.
IT was for the PURPOSE OF obtaining
the sentiments Of railroaders as to
the advisability of setting up these
local boards that the meeting was
called.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Plane Kills Son of Alexander.

Washington. Dec. 22-WAlter r.
Alexander, son of Secretary Alex
ander of the department Of commerce,
was killed instantly yesterday here
at Boiling Field, when the propeller
of an airplane. in which he was pre-
pairing to fly, struck him on the
head. He was a commissioned flyer
during the war and had gone to the
aviation field today to make a fli'.-t,
to keep in training.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
AMERICAS IN
EXCHANGE Of
COMP PL|NENTS
Fluctuations Passed by
Brazil and United
States.
COLBY RECEIVED BY
PRESIDENT PESSOA
North and South America Bound To-
sether by Ties of Common Ideals
and Closer Relations Are Urged by
Brazilian Executive-America and
Wilson staunch Supporters Of Bra
zil at Peace Conference.
BY Associated Press.

| BY Associated Press.
Pessoa president Of the republic.
addressing Ra.nbridge Colby. sec
retary OF state or the United
States. at u banquet given in
Mr.. Colby's honor tonight said
/ that North and South America
| were bound by ties of common ideals
The tics must be drawn still closer.
! however the president declared. to
| bring to completion the work OF
democratic civilization undertaken
| by the two Americas President Pes
soa, said:
Your visit S source OF much
happiness to Us. Your presence re-
| minds me OF tae happy days I passed
| recently in the United States. We
two continents OF America. so great
bonds of common ideals. BY common
| destiny the two continents are de-
voted to culture and democracy. To
/, complete the work of democratic
civilization entered upon by North
and South America even yet moro
Intimate relations are necessary be>
| tween the peoples of the two CONT
nents.
We have much to learn from you
We not only see here your CONNER
icial citizens. but the visits OF your
Statesmen remind us anew of our
common political aims. For this
yeason we haze received with great
pleasure various North American
| statesmen, and also your self today.
We welcome you not only because Of
YOUR vigorous personality but also
! for the high. nature of the mission
With which President Wilson has
entrusted you.
Compliments Wilson.
Personally. / will never forget my
| association with him in the peace
| conference where his loyal friend
ship for and support of Brazil never
| failed.
| II feel that I speak fer all Brazil
In toasting the greatness Of the United
States, our unbreakable friendship,
| and the health Of President Wilson
and yourself"
In responding Secretary Colby re-
ferred to the lor.g friendship be-
| tween the two &C. ntries.
! There exists stch a strength of
| friendship between the two coun-
tries Mr.. Colby said, that despite
malevslent attempts to lessen this
friendship, 1t remains unshaken, as
manifested during the long period of
| friendly relations. We always have
been friends, and If we differed In
Ideas, we differed as friends. Never
have we lost the respect due one an
| other which is the foundation Of true
friendship with individuals as with
nations"
Mr.. Colby concluded by toasttns
Brazil and President Pessoa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
AFTER CROOKED PLAYERS.
Lawyer Noted For His Convictions
To Prosecute White Sox Grafters.
By Associated Press,

Chicago, Dec. 22.-James c..
ORrien, former assistant state at
torney, will be engaged to assist in
the prosecution of White Sox players
and gamblers who are charged with
conspiring to throw the 1919 world
series, according to an announcement
today by President johnson, of the
American League. Johnson says. he
expects early hearings.
During she last year O'Brien as
assistant state attorney secured con-
victions which sent several men to
the gallows. During murder trials he
always wore red necktie.
I'VE must go to the bottom Of this
affair."" Johnson said, "and no guilty
person must be allowed to escape.
That is the only reason why tho
American League is taking an in
terest in this mater. Mr.. O'Rrien
has q. notable record for convictions.
and that is why We have decided to
employ him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Natinal Lumberren to Meet.
Snecial TO Times-Republfcan

oQtClttl 70 I fiife5 1eo p q pffoee11
Minneapolis Dec. 22.-More than
two thousand retail lumber dealers
from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota
and South Dakota, are expected to
attend the Thirty first Annual Con-
vention of the Northwestern Lumber
mems Association, which will be held
in Minneapolis, Jan. Is, 19 and 20.
The officers Of the associa ton are:
F. J. Ward. Clinton, Iowa, president: ::
I. r. Goodridge, Minneapolis, vice
president; c. F. English, Minneapolis.
treasurer; and Adolph Pfund, Min
polls, secretary.
Advance reservations at the princi-
pal hotels indicate the largest at
tendance at the convention in the his
tory of the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Boys of 9 and 10
Years in Fatal Fight
Ouer Dirty Terrier

BY Associated Press.
New York, Dec. 22.-Ffghting with
playmate for possession of stray
dog. Frank Verilla, aged 10, was
stabbed. probably fatally. here last
night.
James Romanello. 8. with a dirty
little terrier at his heels, walked into
a police station and surrendered him.
self.
I'm sorry. He wanted to take the
dog away from me. I didn't mean to
hurt him." he sobbed.
James was given into the custody
Of the Children's Society officers.
The terrier, its tail between it's legs,
scurried away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22

board estimated in a special report
sent today to Chairman Gronna, of
the senate agricultural committee
The amount of such rediscounts in
1919 was estimated at S719,266. 900,
Mr.. Harding estimated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
MUCH AID GIVEN FARMERS.

Ne2r.y Two Billion Dollars in PAPER
Rodiscounted by Federal Banks.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. 22.-Nearly two
billion dollars worth of paper based
on production and sales of farm pro-
ducts has been rediscounted by fed
eral reserve banks this year. Cover
nor Harding, Of the federal reserve
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
BURGLAR WITH A HEART.
Heeds Plea Not to Take Christmas
Gifts Of Girl.


By Associated Press.
Chicago. Dec. pa christmas
burglar with a heart" needed the
pleas of Ruth Mailey, aged 10, not to
take her Christmas presents. when
she found him in her home yesterday
noon on her return from school for
lunch.
The burglar. however. ate her
lunch, which had been left by her
mother before going down town
shopping. He then took her to the
parlor and played little jingles and
Christmas songs on the piano for her.
When she told him she would have
to return to school he told her to tell
her mother that he would return
some day and steal everything In the
house. But he left without taking
anything.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
The Weather.

Iowa--Unsettled weather tonight
and Thursday; probably snow in east
portion tonight; colder tonight; cold
wave in east portions: colder in ex-
treme east portion Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Russians Killed in Train Wreck.

' -NsHssVN4tttNNI IVoos
London, Dec. PA Central News
dispatch from Helsingfors. Finland.
under Tuesdays date. says that sew.
eral hundred persons were killed or
injured in railway accident near
Petrograd- The accident was due. #
said, TO oyercrowding OF a train, but
details are lacking. the dispatch adds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Chicago sox Sign Southern Pitcher

by ASSDclated Press.
Chicago, Dec. 22.-Secretary Harry
Grabiner, of the White Sox, today
announced that he has received the
signed 1927 contract OF Clarence e..
Hodge, right handed pitcher who
came to the White Sox late last
season from the Nashville Southern
Association club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Caddock Defeats SantelI.

BY AESOClaItU fTCSS.
San Francisco. Dec. 22.-Ear! Cad
dock defeated Ed Santell here last
night in a two hour wrestling match.
Caddock won the only fall in one
hour and forty-tiree minutes with
All armed scissors hold
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Italian Troops
Begin Siege of
D'Annunzio Arm,
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Udine. Italy, Dec. 22.-Fiume, the
stronghold Of Capt. Gabriel DAnnun-
zio, the insurgent Italian leader, is
being besieged by regular Italian
forces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
MILLION DOLLAR
FIRE AT RESORT
Pleasure Pier at Venice, Calf, De-
stroyed and Entire City ls Threat
enod-HeIp Sent From Los Angeles
One Fireman Killed, Another In
jlired.
By Associated Prose

~ S'eSoOSAQICu IIcSS.
Venice, Calf, Dec. ,22.-Damage es-
timated at $1,ooo.ooo ras caused by
fire which burned for two hours on
the amusement pier here last night
before 1t was brought under control
by the combined efforts Of the Venice
fire department. and two companies
frora Los Angeles. just as 1t was
threatening to destroy the city.
Five firemen were injured when a
wall Of the Ocean Inn collapsed. One,
Arthur Harlan, was reported to be in
a critical condition early today.
Charles Kirby, volunteer fire
fighter, fell with the roof of one
structure and suffered burns from
which he died soon after. Several
firenlen carried him out Of the flames
at imminent risk to themselves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
TAX HEARINGS ADJOURNED.
House Comm ittse Plans to Take U,
Tariff Revision at Onoe.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 22.-After q brief
hearing on tax revision the house
ways and means committee adjourn
ed today until Jan. 6, on which date
it plans to turn its attention to a
general revision of the tariff
While the committee does not con-
template further consideration of tax
questions at this session, Chairman
Fordney said this did not mean that
new tax laws would be drafted on
the basis of information gathered
thus far He explained that the COM
mittee felt 1t should start on tariff
revision Immediately after the holi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
PENSION BILL COMPLETED.
Measure Carries $4,000, COO Les.
Than Previous Appropriation.

by ASSOCIHCGU FTeSS. q"
Washington, Dec. 22-Carrying
$14,0O0,000 less than was appropriated
for this year. the annual pension bill
was reported out today by the house
appropriations comn'ttee. The total
in the bill is 1855, 5,5o0.o 900. House lead
ers have agreed to consider the meas
ure tomorrow, with the expectation
that it will be pacscd before adjourn
ment tomorrow evening for the
Christmas recess.
The estimated pension disburse-
ments in the bill as given by the
committee follow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
Burlington Barber Commits Suicide
Bv Associated Press.

Burlington, Dec. 22.-Clarence Lar
son, aged 80, a barber. committed
suicide by firing a bullet into his
brain In the bathroom Of the Eagles
club room. He had attempted suicide
on two previous occasions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22

co. He gave forty eight hours to
those who wish to leave the block
AIDED region before it is invested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
TO PAVE SEVENTEEN NILES.
Woodbury. County Lets Contract For
$780, 600 Highway Improvement.

$ouo,UoU Highway Improvement.
BY Associated Press.
Sioux City, Dec. 22.-The Wood
bury county board of supervisors
this morning completed letting a
contract for paving seventeen miles
or country road, at total cost of
Ssoo,oo0. The contract was awarded
to Sioux City concern, the bid be-
ing 1857 per square yard. The work
ls to be reinforced concrete, the
roadbed twenty feet wide, with a
curb to throw surface water to the
center. according to specifications of
the state highway commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
EXPLOSION CAUSES FIRE.
Springfield, ILL.,. Loses Finest High
School Building.

BY Associated Press.
Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. .22.-Feitshans
Junior high school, the largest In
Springfield, was destroyed by fire
this morning. Firemen said the
cause was a boiler explosion which
blew an entire wall out.
The fire was burning fiercely when
the fire department received the
alarm. At 9 o'clock only three of the
brick walls remained.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
PRESIDENT WINDOW SHOPPING.
Mr.. Wilson, Accompanied by Wife,
Views Capitals Festive Garb.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. e 22.-President
Wilson went window shopping an ..I-'
strset Yesterday. viewing the Christ
mas crowds and the brightly deco
rated shops from an open autono-
bile. Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson
the president was driven slowly down
on one side OF the street which is the
main artery OF the capitals shopping
district, and back UP the other, few
IL the hnrrying crowds of shoppers
recognizing the chief executive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22

days and devote itself to that task
until it was completed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
POWDER BLAST KILLS FOUR.
Explosion in Dupont Powder Mills
Rocks Lackawanna Valley.
By Associated Press

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 22.-Four men
were killed and two injured in an
explosion today in the pressing and
packing mill of the Dupont Powder
Company at Belin village, near Moosic,
seven miles from here. The property
damage amounted to about 5000
The force Of the explosion was felt
all over the Lackawanna valley.
The plant is engaged in handling
commercial powder, Largely for the
anthracite mining industry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22
By Associated Press.

Rome. Dec. 22.-General Caviglia,
commander of the Italian regulars
surrounding Fiume, has ordered a
rigorous blockade of Fiume and the
Islands Of Veglia Arbe and San Mar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-22

interviewer Mills Announce Wage Cut
BY Associated Press.
Martinsburg. w. Va, Dec. 22.-The
interviewer Mills. employing 1900
persons, today announced a wage cut
OF 20 per cent.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-22
GOOD REPUBLICAN PLANKS

approaches With an earnest ana
prhyful heart the rOblom Of recon
B'ruction. The work of again bring
ing TO the mind Of congress, bureaus,
committees and of the people. that
public money must not be expended
without regard TO return, iB difficult
Idring the war .nc . va. doubtless
times whom eNUc.tuiture wac ucCos-
anry ana there waa no time for con
BidcrHllOn. But these Instances were
fcw--tho administration, 40 iunffi-
ciont Wps It's personnel, - lacking
was Il In organization, spent Wil-
lions OF dollars without knowing or
recording any suffi,icnt reason fu1
aho vast over payment. Tho rcpub-
lbcan party. 80 fur as ~ can. will on
dchvoT 10 call a halt - unuecc rzsry
expenditure, will curtnil tho horde Of
clerks now clOgging the government
GhLnery. will do away with
boards, bureaus. CHIEF ana ussJiat1 nts
until In umo the government will
again be on n business Akc basis,
able 10 finance itHolf and protect lts
people from such an example OF
waste.
In order that tho peoples money
may be expended WISELY and TINT the
people may know what money rs 20
hc spent and for what tho republic
an party recommends the cHtnhlisb-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-22

Realizing that the nation is
shocked at the uttor lack of rcepou-
sibility with which the democratic
has wasted the money
given 10 It's caro- and trust ny poo,
pie awakened 10 the highest form
OF putr utiBu. tho republican party
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-22

mont Of n dctahled budget system.
The budget TO be Of such detail that
waste may be- curtailed and only OF
enough elasticity ~ 10 necessary 10
meet extraordinary happenings
Tho republican party believes IN
tho taxation OF Incomes md In re
ductiOu Of taxes IN 80 far as oOndi-
tons permit and In sich immediate
reductions aB Will encourage indi-
yldual effort. 10 believes that taxa
ton which rhrottles large CONNER
cial enterprises Is detrimental to the
welfare 81 tho country
The MEXICAN situation.
The republican party Views the
Mexican situation with oInbarrass-
ment and regret ernbar rassmcnt be-
cause ~ was possible that an "x-
ccutive and cabinet Of the United
states should bo 20 lOst 10 the IDEALS
of Aueri ricanism that hyes and propt
crty of citizens Of the United states
should be destroyed at the VIII or
the worst element Of MeNicO--rcgret
because OF tho lives and property de-
Biroyod through he weakness OF the
administration In dealing with It's
problems. Tho republican party be-
hoycs IN using tho army ana navy TO
protect American lives aud property
and upon menace 10 lie or property
Of citizens Of tho United states with
iu any part OF Mexico. believes the
United Stato9 should enter with
armed forces thAt part Of Mexico
and immcd atcly take such steps as
arc necessary to redress the wrong