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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
Believe "POiSOn "
Note Responsible
for Girls Death
Say Letter From Magazine
Editor Caused Chicago
Woman TO Kill Self.
BY United Press:

by United Press:
CHICAGO, Aug. Is.-Claims by
the friends Of the beautiful Mrs.
Mary Debrito that she was driven TO
end her life by alleged threats in a
poison PEN letter from a magazine
editor. We're investigated by authori-
ties Tuesday.
Mrs. Debrito read an article in a
magazine published in North Dakota
advocating tar and feathers for a
certain class OF persons. Mrs. Edward
Weller at whose home the woman
lived, told police.
she wrote to Gov. Lynn Frazier
Of North Dakota demanding he sup
press the magazine" Mrs Weller
stated. in reply, she received a
note from the executive saying he
had forwarded the letter to the edi-
tor of the magazine.
Threatening Letter.
"A few days later she received a
letter from the editor. saying that
Since YOU have started this contro-
versy. I will finish it,.
Soon after an unkempt man con-
fronted her and demanded a history
OF her life. He also called at our
home conducting his investigation.
he said, for an insurance company"
Mrs. Debrito was almost in a state
OF nervous collapse since meeting the
seedy looking investigator, Mrs.
Weller said. She didn't sleep and
was unstrung. When Mrs Weller
and her husband went to the bath
room Tuesday. they found Mrs. De-
brito lying in the tub completely i'm
with a tube running from a
gas jet TO her mouth.
Held Responsible Position.
Mrs Debrito was % and a high sal
aired head Of the advertising depart
ment OF a leading Chicago store. She
had won many beauty contests and
had married a Brazilian OF a dis
family.
Auth orities believe she may have
been an officer in the society which
the magazine editor attacked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
''HOME BREW" WINS
VICTORY IN HOUSE
Interpretation of Beer Bill
Amendment Says Warrants
Necessary for Search.

WASHINGTON. Aug. ia house
owner can have home brew under
an Interpretation placed on an
amendment to the Willis-CampbeIl
beer bill approved Tuesday by the
house.
The amendment. adopted as a sub
stitute for a senate provision. would
require federal agents 10 have war
rants before entering homes in
search of liquor. It provides, how
ever. that no warrant shall be issued
for search Of a home unless there
is reason TO believe such dwelling is
used as a place in which liquor is
manufactured for sale, or sold
Rep. Field. democrat, Kentucky.
declaring the house amendment
would sanction" home brew. pro-
vided that it was not made TO be
sold. attempted 10 have the words
for sale" stricken out, but his mo-
ton was rejected, Sc 10 "a.
Rep. Volstead. republican, Mime
sofa, author Of the original prohibit
ton act. favored the house substi-
tute as adopted. He declared II
would not change the policy Of the
prohibition enforcement IN refer
ence to home brewing. No attempt
of late has been made on orders
from Washington. he said, 10 pro-
hibit the home manufacture OF
potent beverages for personal use.
The section we put in the bill
provides that the law Is TO be en-
forced as we intended when we
passed the prohibition act" said Mr.
Volstead. While i expressly stipu-
lates that no homes are to be search
CONTINUED on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
AUTOMOBILES Are
DiStri bnted to
-Four RunnerS-Ub
Mrs. MOnserey, Sweeney
Knoepfle, Mrs. Burkhart
Receive Machines.

Robert Swintz. advertising man
ager OF Robertson Brothers Of
South Bend, captured the $4,000
home. the first award in the
News-Times Salesnanship Club
campaign.
The second highest member and
the winner OF the s1.9S5 Stude-
baker Big six touring car IS
Mrs. CAMEL Monserey OF South
Bend.
Walter Sweeney Of South Bend
wins the $685. Studebaker 'Spe-
cial six" touring car, having I'm
ished in third place.
The fourth award. $685.
Studebaker Light Six" touring
car goes to A. c. Knoephe. a we'll
known young business man OF
Bremen.
Mrs David Burkhart OF Mish-
awake. one Of the hardest work
ers in the club captured the fifth
award. 81. 335 Studebaker Light
Six" touring car.
Ii was a true test OF Salesmanship
and one i'm which the winners de-
serve no little credit for the excel
lent records made. The score went
mucl higher than many thought Il
would. all Of which goes to show
that the advice 10 everyone 70 keep
up the HEX" until the finish was
worth following.
Outside Of the awards which are
to be distributed The News-Times
wants 70 thank each one of the
workers for the part they played in
making the campaign a success and
10 welcome the big addition 10 It's
rapidly growing reader family.
The members of the Salesman
ship Club found ii was not a hard
matter to sell a newspaper that is
such a big moneys worth. The eX-
celIent news-service. many interest
ing features, attractive makeup,
and liberal policies of The News
Times are widely recognized. Those
who subscribed during the cam
paign will be given first class ser
vice and a real newspaper, and 4
is TO be hoped that they VIII long
continue readers.
When the campaign was first an
nounced il was determined to make
70 a business proposition and in no
sense OF the word a "catch-penny'
affair. Worth while awards were
offered and every detail of the plan
was worked out with the idea of
having a good-natured competition
that would prove enjoyable, educa-
tional md profitable to those who
took part
From the start the campaign has
been handled in a fair and impartial
manner Every member of the club
has been given equal consideration
and the result is that everyone is
- isfied in having done their best.
Those who captured the larger
awards are Of course handsomely
rewarded for their efforts. but those
who came in for the smaller ones
also we're we'll repaid Every active
worker was rewarded.
A complete list OF the award win
ners and their scores. together with
the auditors statement is printed
today.
orders for the prizes will be mall
ed TO the winners immediately.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
ASK PRIEST HARDING
TO GIVE UP NICOTINE

WINONA LAKE, Ind, Aug. 1s.-
a resolution requesting that Pres
Harding refrain from the use OF to-
bacco was introduced at the second
ANNUAL session OF the NO Tobacco"
league here Tuesday.
The resolution calls upon the Tres
ident 10 refrain from the use or to-
bacco FOR the good Of the cause. "
The league is designed 70 rid Amer
lea OF the tobacco habit. The reso-
luton wac introduced by Charles
Fillmore Of Peru. Ind, general sec
rotary OF the league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
TO INSPECT LAND FOR
STATE FOREST RESERVE

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 16. - viii
liam A. Guthrie, chairman OF the
state Conservation commission, ac-
companied by c. r. Tillotson, rep
'resenting the United States Forestry
service, Tuesday began a tour IF
northern Indiana. inspecting land
that may be included in a state for
est reserve. Their itinerary was un-
certain but they expected to visit
Howard and Tippecanoe counties
Wednesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
SEN. LODGE IS
DESIGNATED AS
U. S. DELEGATE
Senate Claim to Share in Dis
armament Conference Rec
ognized by Harding.
ADOPT APPROPRIATION
Reported to Senate for Con
sideration-Parley Site
Virtually Named.
BY Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Ang. 16.- The
senate claim TO a share Of the re-
sponsibility for the foreign affairs Of
the nation was recognized by Pres
Harding Tuesday by the designation
Of Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge Of Massa-
chusetts, chairman Of the foreign re-
lations committee. as a member OF
the American delegation to the dis
armament conference.
Formal announcement of the ap-
pointment was made from the white
house, where it was indicated that
the president felt he had formed the
nucleus Of A balanced delegation by
choosing as the first members Sen.
Lodge and Sec'y Hughes, whose Sc
lection to head the American repre-
sentatives was made known several
days ago. Other members probably
will not be chosen until it is deter
mined definitely how many places
each nation is tave in the confer
ence.
Position TO Act.
Entirely aside from Mr.. Lodges
personal qualifications. the view was
reflected in high administration cir
cles that the significance Of his Sc
lection lay in the fact that he was in
a position 10 act as official spokes
man for the senate committee to
which are referred International
compacts requiring senate advice
and consent" The president was
said to feel that because of its joint
responsibility in foreign affairs, it
would be a great mistake not to give
the senate n official voice while the
negotiations are in progress.
Whether other senators will be
named on the delegation is a ques-
ton tAat even the president cannot
answer, but it has been suggested
among officials close TO the white
house that he might give represen-
tation to the democratic as we'll as
the republican side Of the treaty-rat
flying body. Should he decide 10 do
so. 1t is considered likely that Sen.
of Alabama, the demo-
cratic leader, will be asked TO serve.
Continued on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
WOMAN IDENTIFIES
ALLEGED MURDERER
Says Hightower Was Man Who
Called on Priest Before
His Disappearance.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Aug. Is.
William A. Hightower was iden-
titled late Tuesday by Miss Marie
Wendell as the man who called on
Rev Patrick Z. Heslin on Aug. ,,
the night the priest disappeared.
Miss Wendell was the priests house
keeper. Her Identification was sub
stantiated by Mrs. Bianchi, "a neigh
Dor. who also was positive in her
statement.
The Identification came after TIE
two women had scrutinized the pris-
oner for Is minutes in the office OF
Dist. Atty Franklin Swart in Red
wood City. They stated emphaticai-
" that it was Hightower who called
for Rev. Heslin on the evening OF
Aug. 2 to answer a sick call and who
drove away with the priest in a
small automobile.
Hightower's only comment 10 the
officers during the scrutiny was: Il
get the idea" He was not inform
ed that the women had identifie I
him. the police said.
The personality Of the mysteriot s
Dolly Mason" who Hightower said
had given him the clue by which he
found the grave Of the priest near
the Pacific coast, bobbed in and out
OF the examination Tuesday. Mrs.
Dorothy Fisher GiffoEd. Of Oakland.
cabaret entertainer. who had been
identified as Dolly Mason through
descriptions given by Hightower,
confronted him Tuesday and neither
recognized the other.
At the same time the police were
investigating the story OF ]. J. Duffy.
a former detective. who said he
knew the true Dolly Mason and had
seen her in San Francisco.
After several hours OF close queS-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
CANADIANS SEIZE BIG
SHIPMENT OF BOOZE

WINDSOR. can, Aug. 16.-TAe
first interference by Ontario en-
forcement officers with the export
of beer 10 the United states was
made Monday night. il was learned
Tuesday. when a shipment from a
brewery 10 the Walkerville docks
was seized in transit.
The seizure was made upon order
from the attorney generals depart
ment AZ Toronto. The attorney gen
eral recently announced his inten-
ton Of Selling all shipments leav-
ing Canadian shores by any other
mode Of conveyance than public
carrier.
Nicol Jeffery. a special prosecutor.
was expected 10 come here and
prosecute the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
ABOLISH PROHIBITION
LAW IN SOVIET RUSSIA

RIGA. Aug. 16.-Prohibition has
been abolished in Soviet Russia and
the country now is on a light wire
basis.
4 dispatch 10 the Letvian Tele-
graphic agency confirmed by the
Moscow newspapers, announces tie
issuance Q: a decree permitting :he
manufacture and sale OF bevera ges
containing up 10 IL percent Of slco-
hol, which viii be highly taxed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
CABINET DISCUSSES
RELIEF NEGOTIATIONS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s-Dimcul-
ties which are retarding the pro-
g-ess OF the Russian relief ueEotia-
lions az riga because Of the Soviet
insistence for participation with the
Americans in control Of food Is
tribution We're considered Tuesday
by Pres't Harding at a meeting With
his cabinet.
The attitude ~ tho cabinet. it was
said. was that. althoueh this country
must insist upon the freedom %
American control of food distr.bu-
ton in Russia the American gov
eminent would not look with dts-
favor upon participating sn any gem
eral investigation % relief conditions
which might he believed necessary
by the European powers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
LINK LEONARD WITH
WORTHINCTON CLIQUE

CHICAGO. Aug. 16-Joseph Leon
ard, arrested recently in Des Moines
Iowa, was linked Tuesday with the
John W. Worthington alleged mail
theft trust in an announcement by
Col J. Y. CHnnin, first assistant
United States attorney. Leonard Is
held in connection with bank rob-
berries at Hanlanton and Van Vert,
Iowa. three months ago, when $780,
600 in loot was obtained. He and
WOrthington had an agreement for
the stealing and disposing OF the
bonds. according 20 federal agents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
SMALL TO OPEN FIGHT
FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

SPRINGFIELD. III. Aug. l6.-
Gov. Len Smalrs fight for change
OF venue from Sangamon county VIII
omen here Monday. Sept. 8, the first
day OF the fall court term.
Atty. George B. Gillespie. acting
for Small, fled notice % the date
with State Atty c. Fred Mortimer
OF Sangamon county late Tuesday
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
Arrange to be in South Bend
on Thursday

Thursday is Dollar Day one of the most important
buying DAYS OF the entire in South Bend Last year
BUYERS from far and take advantage of the
extraordinary bargains offered in the leading stores Wis
itoS to South Bend that day found that the merchants
had kept their word and offered unusual induce
ments 10 shop here that day record business
loved as 2 result
This year the merchants OF South Bend have planned
bigger than ever TodayS editions of The NewS-TmeS
are filled with Dollar Day newS-record breaking values
which can be obtained in the stores Thursday In
these days OF high prices and dollar depreciation you
could not do better than arrange to spend the day in
South Bend.
Thursday will he great day in South Bend stores.
Come early and stay late-youn find a welcome
everywhere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
HARVEY LEAVES PARIS.

PARIS, Aug. ls-GecTge Harvey,
American ambassador 20 Great Bril-
tain, left Paris for London Tuesday.
He came to Paris 20 attend the ses-
sions OF the allied supreme council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
BRAND TAX MEASURE ERICH MANS BILL"
Swintz Wins $4,000 Home by Big Margin
HoW They Finished
AWARD WINNERS.

S, 600 HOme-RObert SWntz ................
Si985 Sudebaker Auto-Mrs, CAMEL Monserey -.
Si635 Studebaker AutO-Walter Sweeney
sf335 Studebaker Auto-A. c. Knoepfe ..........
ST. 35 Studehaker Auto-Mrs David Burkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
THE WEATHER

Indiana and lower Michigan Local thun
dcrshowers "Wednesday and probably Thurs
day: not much change I'm temperature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17

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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
STRIKE STORIES VARY
As PACKERS employees
QUIT WORK IN PLANTS
(By The Associated Press.)

Chicago, Dec. j.-UniOn packing
house workers in livestock centers out.
side Chicago are reported by union
strike leaders to be practically all out
on strike while many officials declare
their plants are not seriously affected
and in Chicago announce that all plants
except a few independent concerns are
working 90 to 95 per cent of their reg
ular force.
Tie union strike. voted by the Anal.
gamated Meat Cutters and Butchers
Workmen in protest over reduction OF
wages. went into effect this morning.
Cornelius J. Hayes. president of the
union, said advices from half dozen
cities were that union men walked out
100 Per cent.
Cedar Rapids packing officials said
that their plants were unaffected. All
five of the larger packers in Chicago
Armours, Swift. Cudahy, Morris and
Wilson. reported practically full forces
on the job.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
Irish Peace NEGOTIATIONS Break Down
BABE RUTH FORFE|TS
WORLD SERIES COIN;
BARRED FOR MONTH
(By The Associated Press.)

Chicago. Dee Babe Ruth's share
of the world series profits of 1921 were
declared forfeited and Ruth himself
suspended until May 20, 1922, by Com
missioner Landis' decision today fin
ing the punishment of the New York
Yankee ball player who participated i'll
a post season transforming tour. Ruth
may apply for reinstatement May 20 or
within ten days after that date. Com
missioner Lands said. The 1922 base
ball season starts about the middle of
April so Ruth will be prevented from
participating in base ball for ut least
one month next season.
Bill Piercy. New York American
pitcher, and Bob Meusel, in the Yank
rightficld were handed the same pun
ishmcnt by Commissioner Lands. They
participated in the trip with Ruth.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
FIND W0MAN'S BODY
IN SHALLOW GRAVE;
OFFICIALS BAFFLEO

Clinton. Iowa. Dec. 5.-The finding
of the body of a woman in a shallow
grave on a Mississippi river island
opposite Thomson. ILL.,. has presented q
mystery that is pnzzling the authori
ties of Carroll Co. Ill. The grave was
found by hunters. The body was thai
Of IL woman about twenty-five wears
OF age with sandy hair. There were n,
other marks of Identification.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
GRAIN MEN OPPOSE
CORN STRIKE PLAN
TO BOOST PRICES
(By The Associated Press. }

Dcs Moincs. Iowa, Dec. J.-Grain
dealers of central Iowa go before the
farm finance conference here Wednes-
day to oppose agitation of corn strike
next year on the part of Iowa farmers.
Col. Leon w. Ainsworth. farm owner
who will be one of the representatives
of the grain men at the conference de-
clared today that strenuous fight
would be made against any move in
which the farmers might he urged to
cut down the production Of corn in
1922.
Wednesdays meeting will be attend
ed by representatives of practically ev-
cry state in the organization.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
REJECTION OF
Oath TO crow!
HALTS PARLEY
Sim Fein Delegates Expect.
ed to Return Home Fol
lowing Conference
Break.
TRUCE STILL HOLDS
Question of independence
and Union is Stumbling
Block.
TRUCE STILL HOLDS
(By The Associated Press }

London, Dec. j.-The Irish peace ne
gotiations have broken down, according
to statement ih response to II question
today and the Dali Eireann delegates
are expected to return finally to Ire
land tomorrow or Wednesday.
On the government side, 1t was indi-
Gated that the argument will be that
the refusal of the Sim Fcin to accept
allegiance to the king made an agree
ment impossible. The truce still re-
mains in effect.
Tho Question at Issue.
The big questions at issue between
the British government and the repre-
sentatives of the Irish Republican par
lament have been:
Shall Ireland become entirel; indie
,Wndent or. if it remain within the
British Empire. shall there he two sep
arate governments in Ireland, one 1or
Ulster and one for the rest OF the
country?
Prime Minister Lloyd George has re-
fused to consider any proposal which
would put Ireland outside the Empire.
The Sim Fciners refused to admit
that Ireland should he split i'll two
parts.
Ulster Refucsd Union.
Ulster refused to unite in one par
lament with the Sim FeinerS. 1t has
organized a parliament of its own
un,,er thc Government of Ireland Act.
The Sim Fciners refused to set up
a parliament for the Soutl, OF ireiaho'
rs nromscd in that act. They adhered
to their own Irish parliament. called
thc Dali Eircann. which they hah set
IN independently as the governing body
of the Irish Republic
THAT was the situation when the
truce began last July. after hl'S
George had made conciliatory speech
at the opening of the new parliament
in Ulster.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
LOCAL TRAINS
Crash HEAD-oN
ON reading R. R.
One Report Places Death
List as High as Fifteen
With Score Others
Injured.
ACCOUNTS INDEFINITE
Passenger Trains met at
Paper Mills Sta
tiOn.

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 1.-TWO pas.
sellger trains cOllided on the Reading
railroad at Paper Mills Station near
Bryn Athyn today. Reports to Offices
Of the railroad so far are indefinite
hut indicate that there was loss OF
life.
Early reports from the scene of the
" vreck were to the effect that nine per
sens were killed and nearly a score i'll.
inrcd. One report placed the dead at
possibly fifteen.
The accident occurred about IL
miles from Philadelphia. 1t was a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
- T q 6s.rI9p1A7 IS
! \ \TO Do YOUR !
s~~e> EEH1 MEA1J
WOMAN JUROR WARNED
TO Vote FOR FATTY
NEWEST development
(By The Associated Press }

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 5.-Colla t.
eral issues we're to the fore today in
the affairs of Roscoe c. Arbucklc, the
jury which tried him on a manslaught.
er charge having disagreed and been
discharged yesterday. Foremost OF the
three groups of circumstances which
were attracting public interest i'll the
motion picture comedian was the
charge made last night by Mrs. Helen
NJ. Hubbard, one Of the jurors who
tried him OH charges arising from the
death of Miss Virginia Rapre, that
attempts had been made at her i'll
timidatiOn.
TelephOned Husband.
Mrs. Hubbard told Milton U'Ren. an
assistant district attorney, and several
other persons that Il man representing
himself as Gus Olivia, a commission
merchant, with whom her husband had
had business dealings, telephoncd her
husband Saturday night with the in
tcntion of having her change her vote
AS a Juror. She let it be known that
sn, stood consistently for Arbuckle's
conviction.
Hubbard said it had been intimated
by the man that he might save himself
If he would send his wife note asking
that she vote for ArMckle's acquittal.
U'Ren said the whole matter had
been laid before the grand jury.
Liquor Charge Today.
The second phase was the discussion
of federal charges against Arbucklc'
la sed Oh the Illegal transportation OF a
liouor trunk at the party in the hotel
at which it is charged Miss Rappe met
tai injuries in Arbncklc'S hands.
This was set for hearin. today.
The third item on the list is charge
Of periury against Mrs. Minnie Neigh
bors, Los Angeles. Il witness called ny
the defense in Arbuckle's manslaughter
trial. This also was set for hearing
today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-12-05
Expect 1000 at
Motor Trades Meet
CBy The Associated PressD J

Sioux City. Iowa. Dec. 1.-Two thous
and motor vehicle dealers throughout
the northwest are expected To attend
the third annual convention of the
Iowa State Motor Trades association
to he held in Sioux City. December :
to y. Invitations have been sent to
"a" motor vehicle dealers in Iowa. Ncb-
raska, South Dakota and Minnesota.