davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-27

it has spread like wildfre (as Herman's
clearance sales each year meet with increased
recognitionl-in attendance and in sales
There is no room for doubt, for the values
are actually in the store and will be ready in
large numbers Wednesday morning. and more
their way.
And the sale will commence on Wednesday
morning, December 2sth.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
KHABAROVSK GIVEN
UP BY CHITA TROOPS
White Forces Take In1por-
tant Point on Railroad.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2s.-Military forces
of the White Russian Government
of Vladivostok have taken Khabarovsk
according to State Department advices
received to-day. The dispatches. which
came by way of Toxic. stated that troops
of the Chita Government. who had been
holding Khabarovsk, evacuated the town
on December %.
Khabarovsk is an important point on
the Trans-Siberian Railroad several hun
dred miles from Vladivostok The OPP
erations against the Chta forces are
being carried on by small number OF
former soldiers of Wrangers Crimean
army, estimated to number not more
than 5000.
Recent news dispatches from London
by way of Helsingfors stated that the
Chita Government was preparing to take
the field against the Republic of Vladi-
vostok in force, and that Moscow was
cooperating with men and munitions.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
TRILLIONS OF RUBLES
PRINTED BY SOVIET
Staggering Figures of Paper
Issue Revealed in Off
cial Report.

RIGA, Dec. IS ASSOCIATED Press} "A
wireless dispatch received here from
Moscow says that in four years the
Soviet Government has issued more than
1l.152, 900. 900, 900 in paper rubles. ac-
cording to an announcement made by
the Commissar OF Finance KrestinsSy,
to the Moscow All-Russia Soviet Con-
gress. The total returns in the shape Of
food products. wages and the like Sc
cured from the population in exchange
for this large sum was worth only
1000, ,Sl3. 900 gold rubles.
The ratio of the returns to the actual
value of the ruble issue has been de-
creasing constantly since 1918, when the
Soviet issued only $4,000. 100000 rublcs
in paper money, receiving 523,oO0,O0O in
gold rubles. until 1921, when the Govern
ment issued more than 10000, 900. 900, 900
of paper rubles. receiving less than 2O0,-
900, 900 Of gold values in return.
The commisar said the 1922 budget
would be SIS. 100000 gold rubles in re-
ceipts and 1000. 3o2.o 900 gold rubles in
expenses.
"It is now necessary" the commissar
said, Ito substitute for our old policy.
which was the elimination of money,
new plan to stabilize the currency
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
SINN FEM COUNCILS
URGE ANGLO-IRTSH PACT
Cork, Donegal and Meath
Voice Approval of Treaty.

Cork, Dec. 2S.-The Sim Fein execu-
tive committee of South Cork, the con-
stituency of Michael Collins. to-day
unanimously adopted a resolution APP
proving of the Anglo-Irish treaty. The
resolution asked the representatives of
the Irish people to be unanimous in
favor of the treaty, as division in Irish
ranks at the present time would be
disastrous and lead to disorders and
chaos
BELFAST, Dec. 2S (Assoclated Press)
A convention of Sim Fein clubs of
North Donegal adopted a resolution by
unanimous vote expressing satisfaction
with the Irish peace treaty as embody-
ing the essentials of Ireland's freedom
and safeguarding Ireland's honor. Re
ports submitted before the vote showed
that each district In the constituency
favored ratification of the pact. The
resolution called upon the six Dali
Eireann members representing the dis
trict not only to vote for the treaty but
to Use their influence to bring about
ratification.
Donegal. although the most northern
Irish county, is under the Southern Par
lament, being one of the three counties
excluded from Ulster under the Govern
ment of Ireland bill OF 1920.
NAvAN, County Meath, Ireland. Dec
2S.-The Urban Council Of Navan has
adopted a resolution favorng ratifica-
ton of the Anglo-Irish peace treaty
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
$4,000, 900 ADDED
TO RUSSIAN RELIEF
Soviet Agent Here Advances
$4,000. 900.

The Government appropriation OF
$40, 200, ,ooo for Russian relief has been
swelled by Slo,000.oo0 advanced by
agents in New York of the Soviet au-
thorities and by s6.000.Ooo remaining of
the American Relief Administration S
funds. it was announced yesterday by
Herbert Hoover, who heads commit
tee named by President Harding to ad-
minister the relief funds.
Purchase and shipment of foodstuffs
and seed grain will go forward as rapid
ly as possible. as the urgency of the
Russian situation is everywhere realized
Mr.. Hoover said after a conference
with Edward NJ. Flesh, treasurer of the
United States Grain Corporation. and
Edgar Rickard of the American Relief
Administration, who are also members
Of the committee.
Yesterday 100000 bushels OF corn
were purchased, of which 1000. 600
bushels were mixed corn, Federal stand
ards, f. o. b. steamship at Gulf and At
lantic ports. and orders were placed for
1000 tons of corn grits. f. a. s. New
Orleans, Baltimore and Philadelphia, for
delivery In January and the frst halt
of February.
The first grain ship for Russia will
leave Baltimore tomorrow and four
others will follow next week, but def
mite arrangements for the shipments
were not concluded yesterday.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Not Merely Rejection, but
Even Alteration Would
Void the Treaty.
WATTS APPROVAL TO ACT
Then Britain Will Hand Over
Ireland to Provisional
Government.

LONDON, Dec. 2S ASSOCIATED Press).
"A statement from Premier Lloyd
George was issued here to-day to the
effect that the Government had gone
TO the utmost limit In the Irish treaty
and that it was impossible to reopen
the discussion.
The delay in ratification in Ireland,
the statement said, was holding up the
working Of the Cabinet committee ap-
pointed to arrange the evacuation of
the British forces in Ireland. settle
the terms of amnesty and transfer
executive responsibility to the Irish
provisional government.
Following Is the text of Premier Lloyd
Georges statements
mo British statesman could go fur
ther than we have gone; no British
statesman could consider any proposal
involving Ireland being out of the
empire.
THE treaty places Ireland on an
equality with the other States of the
empire and gives Ireland the same claim
to membership In the League of Nations
and every right that Canada has in law.
fact and constitutional practice. and not
merely rejection, but alteration even, Of
the treaty would render II null and void.
This would. indeed, be deplorable in the
interests Of both countries.
'The British Government have gone
to their utmost limit in the treaty. and
to reopen the discussion, which was
closed only after the most exhaustive
consideration of every point. would be a
fruitless proceeding and is impossible
"A committee consisting of British
Ministers presided over by the Colonial
Secretary has been set up to deal with
the evacuation Of the British forces. the
settling Of amnesty and the making of
AL necessary arrangements on the Brit
ish side and transferring full executive
responsibility to an Irish Provisional
Government. The work of this COM
mittee. which had been in continuous
session up to Christmas, and had pro-
posed to sit through the Christmas holi-
days. is now unavoidably held up pend
ing approval OF the treaty, but on ap-
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
PLUNKETT PREDICTS
IRISH RATIFICATION
A Aoricultural League Founder,
Here for Rest. Will Make
No Speeches.

Sir Horace Plunkett. founder Of the
Irish Agricultural League and ardent
advocate of the Irish Free State. ar
rived yesterday by the White Star liner
Olympic on his fortysecond Atlantic
trip. confident that the treaty creating
the new dominion would be ratified. He
said he had come here for rest, that he
was going to make no speeches for OF
against anything and that he might stay
couple of months, returning to New
York after his visit to Omaha. Neb. He
had prepared a statement of his views
on the Irish situation and asked to be
excused from adding to them.
$50 far as the Irish question relates
to the old conflict between England and
Ireland" Sir Horace wrote. II believe
1t is to be buried. When Ulster is nc
longer an issue in British party politics
there will be wholly new spirit in
Ireland In regard to this difficulty. The
bigger issue was settled because an over
whelming public opinion demanded its
settlement. The lesser issue will be
settled for the additional reason that II
is every Irishman's wish that 1t should
be.
'The treaty itself will be ratified
Even If Dali Eireann cannot on accoun,
of the pledges of its members to an Irish
republic agree to another form of gov
ernment 1t will have to concllt the people
and they will be for the treaty. The
terms Of the treaty are substantially
those that / have advocated for the last
two and half years. I am naturally
happy about them, and Irishmen and
friends of Irishmen in America should be
also. They know enough of democratic
politics to realize that If the Irish people
have not got all that their leaders have
asked in the last few years they have
won powers of self-government witt
which they can hold their political
destinies and build up civilization in
harmony with the genius of the race"
1T would be in the best interests OF
the Unionists of the northeast corr OF
the island to join hands with the great
majority of their fellow countrymen as
the southern Unionists have done ir
building up an Irish free state But II
they do not come in at once. I have nc
doubt that they win do so very soon"
For many years Sir Horace Plunkett
has been one Of the foremost politica
fiures in Ireland. being the rallying point
for progressive Irishmen. He has stead
lily tried to point out the futility ant
danger to a small people in taking VI
arms against a great Power.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891 by THE NEW foHK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Dec 2S.
Aerial police are at last an accom-
plished fact-on paper at any rate
Headquarters has just been established
at lie Bourget, the aviation ground out
side of Paris. whence mails and pas
sengers are forwarded daily to most
European capitals. 1t will have the
same personnel as other police stations
with the addition that all members will
be certified fiiers.
Their duties will include regulating
air traffic and ultimately to be ready
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
MOROCCANS TURN BIG
GUNS ON FOE FLIERS

MADRID, Dec. 2s.-Moroccans are dis
playing activity against Spanish avia-
tors. who are bombarding their encamp-
ments, according to dispatches from Me-
lilla Heretofore the Moroccans have
used only rifle fire against airplanes.
but are now turning their heavy guns
on the machines, thus far without sue
cess.
A squadron of Spanish airplanes flew
over Dardrius yesterday. They reported
a large depot of war material and ex-
tensive encampments, with tents.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
PREMIER-ELECT ATTACKS
CANADIAN PREMIER'SACT
Issue of Election Writ Called
'Usurpdtion.'

OTTAWA, Dec. 2S.-W. L. Mackenzie
attacked what he called Premier
Meighen's high handed and unwar-
ranted course" in yesterday issuing
writs for bye election in Grenville
county, Ontario.
"One thing Is certain" Mr. King
declared. "and the Canadian public will
not fail to recognize nor Canadian
political history fail to record, that Mr..
Melghen's last act as Prime Minister,
like his first was one of usurpation."
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
PLANES TO CHASE BANDITS
AND CONTROL AIR TRAFFIC
Aerial Police Will Go in Duty Monday in Paris With
Headquarters in Aviation Field Near City Birds
eye Photographs to Help Solve Traffic Problem.

for chasing crooks who leave the city
in automobiles. One of the duties at
the beginning will be the taking OF
aerial photographs every day OF various
streets and boulevards in Paris during
the crowded hours to help efforts to
solve the traffic problem.
The police authorities insist that the
Photographic assignment is only tenn
porary, as the real purpose of the new
organization will be an actual air police
force. as il is now authoritatively con-
sid cred that IN the next few years the
air traffic will be large enough to re-
quire controlling in passing over the
city. The now headquarters will be
officially opened Monday.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29

proval it would be carried through with
the utmost dispatch.
1T is the intention of the British Gov
ernment to hand over without delay their
responsibilities to provisional govern
ment, which will function during the
period of transition required for setting
up the Irish Free State administration" "
The New York herald., 1921-12-29

inmate the dispute between Lithuania
and Poland over Wilma, as reported in a
Kovno dispatch to The Associated
Press early In November, included the
uanian cantons, one comprising the
Wilma region and the other the remain
der of Lithuania. This dispatch indi-
Gated that the Lithuanian Cabinet had
tentatively decided to accept the League
Councils plan with certain reservations
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
When New York Speaks

New York what
New York oper S there city n the world
has greater
New York is daily beautiful
sculpture; collections the Metropolitan Museum
surpassed by the world; daily growing
finer and larger.
In the last analysis all get,-what really
Every Mercantile House and Bank and Institution
has grown position by giving New York
what New York really
New York is generous approval mciessly
draPpova No amount of energy money will win New
Yok's Of what New York doesn't
That a business S continued and growing success smiths
pretty sound evidence that New York getting
New York
And what New York wants sis in the enanw having
The house of Gliding has been continuously dincreas
ngy succesfulin serving New York for many years.
ThenewGiddng gbuildngs evidence othatsuccess
and OF the fact that NU York hauS THE gliding
On the third day of January, New York will, again.
wants
J.m. .G!5!S3,alina i, lt & o.,
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
2 CENT POSTAGE EXTENDED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s - Effective
January ], 1922, the domestic rate OF
two cents an ounce or fraction thereof
will apply to letters mailed in the
United States destined for Argentina,
Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador. Jamaica
and Martinique. the Post Office Depart.
ment announced to-day.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
LITHUANIA REJECTS
LEAGUE WILMA DECISION
Asks to Explain Her Position
to Meeting of Council.

KovNo, Lithuania. Dec. 2S (Associa-
ted Press) .-Lithuania has replied to
the president of the Council of the
League Of Nations declining to accept
the councils recommendations for set
tlcment of the dispute between Poland
and Lithuania over wilma, it was
learned to-day. The Lithuanian COM
inunication expresses regret and asks
that Lithuania be permitted to eluci-
date her attitude at the next meeting
of the council.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Soviet Make Another
Change to Aid Farming

n OSCOW, Dec. 2s.-The Coun-
MI ell of Commissars has
finally declared domestic
free trade in agricultural imple-
ments, fertilizers and seeds in an
effort to stimulate agriculture. 1t
retains, however, the Government
monopoly of the importation of
agricultural supplies in the face
of efforts of the peasant leaders to
have 1t removed.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
A Trust Fund That Cannot Shrink
For those who wish provide in their wills for such
fund for the benefit of their family and dependents

The first requisite Tor such purpose is
that the fund shall never be depleted This
Company will act Trustee under will for
any person and guarantee just this
1t will invest the fund in FIRST Mortgages
guaranteed by the Bond and Mortgage
Guarantee Company and itself undertake
that there shall be no default in the payment
Of interest and possible loss of principal
No such assurance be given for fund
invested even in Government State or City
Bonds for their prices may be very low when
the distribution has to be made. There have
been heavy losses to estates in these very
securities.
After thirty years experience in selling to
investors $500 100000 of these mortgages
without the loss OF dollar to any of
them, this Company feels justified in making
this offer and putting the protection
behind the funds that are left in its custody
for the benefit of widows and orphans
other dependents.
Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
Capital $sooo,ooo. surplu. $11,ooo,ooo
I76 Broadway New York IFS Remsen St. Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Compromise Assures
Treaty, Dublin Hears

r ONDON. Dec. 2S (Associated
Press).-It has been learned
from a reliable source, says
a Central News dispatch from Dub
lin to-day, that at a secret meeting
OF the Dali Eireann leaders, repre-
senting both the supporters and
opponents OF the Anglo-Irish
treaty, compromise was reached
which will insure the ratification
OF the pact.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2S.-Exhaustive in
quiries in Dublin to-day failed to
confirm the report a compromise
had been reached by the Dali
Eireann leaders insuring ratifica-
ton of the treaty. So far as can
be ascertained the position has not
changed since the adjournment of
the Dali.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
WANTS3 RULES
IN AGREEMENTS

Chicago, Feb. 8.-Evidence in be-
half Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
road Station Agents was presented
to the United States railroad labor
board today in the second days
session hearing Of independent Or
ganization representatives in the
controversy over rules and work
ing conditions. P. ]. Coyle, presi-
dent Of the organization, appeared,
and asked specifically for three
rules which the organization de-
sires Incorporated in all agree
ments with the railroads.
These rules we're: Time and one
half for all work in excess Of eight
hours; time and one-half for work
on Sundays and holidays; establish
ed by universal rule vacations with
pay, one week for employees Of over
one year and less than two years
service, and two weeks for all en-
ployes Of two years or more in the
service. --- -7c-.-.-i--
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
TEACHER and 7
PUPILS Il KILLED
Authorities Investigate Explosion Of
Can Of Nitro .Glycerine Used
to ~ShoOt" Well

Lawrenceville. ILL.,, Feb. ga
verdict of accident was returned by
a coroner's jury, which today in
vestigated the deaths Of eight per-
sons, killed in an explosion yes
terday at the Crossroads school.
two miles west of here. Another
boy is expected to die,
Emmett Bunyan, 80 years old,
teacher of the school, and seven
boy pupils were killed in the blast
which occurred when one of the
boys attempted to remove the cap
from a can containing nitroglycerin
The can was found in q creek
near the school house and Law
renee county officials, investigating
the explosion today, found several
other can in the vicinity. The cans
had been emptied, but officials ex-
planned sufficient nitroglycerin had
remained sgglutinated to the inner
sides Of the cans to cause explo-
sions Of yesterdays intensity.
The scene of the explosion is in
the heart Of the Illinois oil fields
where much nitroglycerin is used
to shoot wells.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
.NoBILtO OF SALE
MADE FOR CORA
Pelice Investigate sLove Quad.
rangie'' and Find Transfer =
of Rockford Lot.

Chicago, Feb 8.-Berger Peter
son, who declared he bought Mrs.
Cora Marie Johnson for a lot,
valued at $500. from her husband,
today was sentenced to four
months in the house Of correction
by Judge Arnold Heap in the moral
court. Enoch johnson of Rockford,
ILL.,, the husband, and Gus Peter
son, q brother of Berger. were ac-
quilted.
Mrs. Cora Marie johnson, after
refusing to return to her husband,
was placed on probation for one
year under the guardianship of her
father, George Holcomb Of Rock
ford.
Chicago, Feb. 8.-Mrs. Cora Ma
rie johnson repeated her declara-
tion in the morals court today that
she wanted to continue living with
Berger Peterson, who is alleged to
have bought her from her husband,
Enoch johnson Of Rockford, Ill.
Police Sergeant Herman Often OF
the detective bureau testified that
Peterson told him yesterday when
he made the arrest that he had
paid Johnson $500 in the form OF
a vacant lot for him to release all
rights to his wife.
+ Chicago, Feb. S.-Investigation oi
! the reported sale" of Mrs. Cora
Marie johnson of Rockford, ILL.,, to
Berger Peterson for q lot in Rock
ford valued at $500. was conducted
today by the police, while the girl
was being hsld at the police deten-
ton home.
| According to report received
here, a search of the recorders rec.
ords at Rockford revealed a con-
tract signed by the girls husband
Enoch johnson and Berger Peter.
son, involving the transfer "of all
lands that ne (Peterson) may OWL
In the county Of Winnebago, city ol
/, Rockford" was recorded there. The
contract was dated Chicago, Dec
10, 1920. No mention of-a woman
was made.
| There was no bill Of sale made
out for this woman" Berger Peter
son said. but / gave him the lo'
ON his promise to leave me alone.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
WOMEN OF CHINA
ASK SUFFRAGE
1sseeiatien Drafts Platform De.
clarilg for Equal Rights
Demand Reforms.

Shanghai, China, Feb. S.-China,
following hard on the peoples of
the western world, now has its Chi
nese Woman's Suffrage association.
The platform drafted at the OPEN
ing meeting by the membership,
composed Of women educated in the
schools Of China and abroad, is as
follows:
Every woman may have q right
to vote. Men and women will have
equal protection under the law.
Girl slavery shall be prohibited.
Women shall have the right to the
possession Of their property, which
shall be registered by name.
Woman shall have the right to
marry whom they desire. Women
shall have equal opportunities for
education with men. Women shall
have equal vocational opportunities
and vocational education with men.
Women shall have equal rate of
wage with men. Concubfnage shall
be prohibited. A single standard
shall be maintained for men and
women. Widows shall have finan-
cial recompense from the state for
the care of their children.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
LEGAL BATTLE
TO FREE DRAFT
EVADER OPENS
Right to Court Marfial
Bergdou Is Ques-
toned.

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. S.-The le-
gal battle 10 free Erwin r. Berg
doll. wealthy Pittsburgh draft
evader, from the disciplinary bar
racks at Fort Leavenworth on a
writ of habeas corpus began today
in federal court at Kansas City,
Kan, before Judge John c. Pollock.
The case of Erwin Bergdoll,
brother Of Grover C. Bergdoll, who
recently effected a sensational es-
cape into Germany from the United
States, is Of nationwide interest
because Of the legal points involved,
court Ohicials said. The cases of
many other persons tried or await
ing trial by court martial for vio-
lation Of the selective service act,
hinge on the outcome Of the Berg
doll case. The legal point raised
is the right of a military court mar
tial to try a person who is not actu-
ally in the service, as one who reg
istered for the draft but failed to
respond when called.
There are about twenty other
men confined at the military prison
whose cases are similar to that oi
Bergdoll. About fifty similar cases
are held in allegiance pending the
outcome Of the Bergdoll case, 1t il
said.
Bergdoll was convicted by court
martial at Fort Jay. N. Y, last
year and sentenced to five years
Imprisonment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-08
GREECE VOTES
FOR ASSEMBLY

Athens, Feb. THE national as
sembly Of Greece today voted by
acclamation in favor Of declaring
itself . constituent assembly.
This step was made necessary by
!; the projected revision Of the Green
| constitution, forecasts Of which
f! have indicated that the preroga-
tives Of the king would be more
clearly defined. and clauses insert
! cd establishing senate.
I Reports were in circulation late
last year that the new constitu-
tfon might provide for the esta5-
lishment Of . republic, but such &C.
ton II not considered probable.