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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
SANTA FE GIVES
4. OUT STATEMENT
Details Conditions Making Cut In
Wages OF Railroads Employees
Necessary.

Topeka, kas.. April 25.-h long
statement. detailing conditions which
officials of the Santa F'e railroad Ss-
SORT neccssitatc cut in wages was
delivered today TO representatives of
employees attending n conference to
discuss the proposed wage reduction.
Tho statement said that of every
dollar of revenue so cents is now paid
out in wages and the remaining 40
cents is not sufficient to meet the
cost of fuel, materials. taxes and other
obligations. Tho statement says the
railroads operated at loss OF ST.
100000 in February and that i3 per
cent OF the company's freight cars
are now idle.
The payroll OF the road increased
11s per cent from 1917 to 1920. tho
average increase in wages per en-
ploye being 6S per cent.
Maintenance of way employees and
construction men were represented
at the hearing today. 1t was the
first OF n series to be held this week,
covering all departments
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
SEAMAN STRIKE
MAY | PROBABLE
17s,o00 Worker. Refuse to
Consider the New Wage
Schedule Proposed

New York. April 25.-Lines tend
ing toward nationwide strike on
May 1. OF more than 175.ooo union
lied Marine engineers. fireman and
seamen woro closely drawn hero to-
day when the unions refused to con-
slider n new contract proposed by tho
owners carrying wage cuts averaging
IS to IS per cent.
Tho engineers. thru their national
president William r. Ryan. followed
their refusal by issuing a strike order
effective that date II tho cut is put
into effect. The firemen and sea-
men. thru Andrew Furuseth. presi-
dent of the International Seamcns
union. said their men had voted on
the matter and they. too. would quit
work IL tho wage cut WAS made ef-
fectivc.
Overseas and coastwiss American
faGships on the Atlantic. Gulf of
Mexico and Pacific will be involved,
unless tho differences are adjusted.
At the close OF the conferences to-
day 1t was announced that Admiral
Benson. chairman of the United
States shipping board had called a
OF representatives of tho
owners and unions next Wednesday
at Washington.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
TWO MEN INJURED
IN NINE ACCIDENTS

Two accidents in the Colorado Fuel
and Iron company's mines in the Canon
City district Monday resulted in prob
able loss of eye-sight for Dominici
Faro. 10. Italian miner at Rockvslc
and a broken leg for Charles Samuels.
so. a miner at Coal Creek. Both men
were brought to Pueblo by automo-
bile Monday afternoon for treatment
at the Minnequa hospital here.
According to ]. r. Cribbs. superin-
tendent of the Rockvale mine. Faro
returned TO his work in a shaft where
he believed n dynamite charge had
failed to explode. Just as he reached
the place, the blast went off, knocking
him down. Flying rock and dust were
hurled into his face. He suffered n
cut on tho head as a result of his fall.
The accident occurred at $50 o'clock
Monday morning. DR.. Williams, COM
pany physician at Rockvale, gave
Faro first aid. and sent him to Pueblo
for treatment. Physicians here stated
Monday evening that Faro may lose
tho sight of both eyes. altho they hope
to savo one. possibly both.
Charles Samues suffered n broken
log when a wall of coal foil on him in
the Coal Creek mine. Monday morning
His injury is not serious.
Both men arc married and have
families. the superintendent stated.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
10 CHICAGO |. v. v.
LEAVE FOR PRISON
without Leadership OF Bill Haywood.
Delegation Seems Dispirttcd
Only One Guard.

Chicago. Ill. April 25.-Dispirited
and leaderless in the absence of Will
liam Il. big BIZ Haywood. who
automatically became fugitive from
justice ten I. w. W. members depart
cd tonight for the federal prison at
Lcaycnworth Kan. They were tho
Chicago contingent OF tho forty-seven
J. w. w. recently denied n new trial
by the United states supreme court
and ordered back to prison terms
varying from to 20 years.
Haywood who disappeared about q
month ago and who has been report
I'd as seeking Bolsheviki aid in Rus
sia because of his failure to report on
time will be branded as n fugitive at
midnight tonight and every effort eS-
crted by tho department Of justice to
obtain hts apprehension, federal Off
cials said.
We have reports that he is now
in Russia. but will notify us of his
willingness TO return by cablegram
within the next few days said one
official. with four who departed last
night for Lcavonworth fourteen Nom
bors OF the l. w. ". In Chicago have
been accorded for.
The prisoners were accompanied to
the train by a sld-faccd group of
wives, swccthearts and friends. They
stood about In silent group. several
of the women weeping in their hus-
bands arms.
The prisoners were accompanied on
Is by John j. Bradley. United states
marshal. and were not handcuffcd.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
DOPED RACE HORSE
KILLS SMALL CHILD

Picher. Okla, April 25.-A five year
old girt was killed and five persons
were injured when n raco horse dash
cd through tho track fenco into a
crowd OF spectators.
The police arc investigating n report
that the horse had been given a stimuli
ant to increase its speed.
A crowd of several hundred gather
cd for the race at the local track yes
tcrday. There wcre two horses enter
cd and the ono that plunged into the
crowd left the track within about
twenty yards of the finish.
Mildred Willis. five years old, was
killed and Joseph Freeman and MIR.
Edna Criss werc the seriously injured
The slightly injured were Claude Stone.
the Jockey. Mrs. j.. r. Roe, mother Of
tho child killed, and Joseph Duncan.
II years old
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
HOUSE TALKS Of
|U.S. DISARMAMENT
Naval Appropriation Bill In
troduced in House and
Debate Follows

Washington. d. C., April e5.-Dis-
armament discussion sidetracked con-
sideration of the naval appropriation
bill in the house today when Repre-
sentative Kelly. Republican of Mich
igan. brought forward the committee
proposals to provide tSa6.ooo.0n0 for the
navy's next fiscal year. Of which 800
o00. 900 would be used toward com
pietion of the 1915 building program
The extension program. Mr.. Kelley as
serted would help to lift the load now
on the shoulders of the world for arm
amcnt construction and maintenance"
When thcsc ships We are building
have been completed" he said, the
United states will equal, in sea power,
any nation in the world and Will be in
n position to offer proportionatc re-
duction in armament
Theodore Burton, Republican Of
Ohio. former senator. supported the
committees spokesman in his declara-
tion for an adequate navy and also
urged that there be the nucleus OF a
large army for tho United States. He
declared, however. that the time has
come for an International conference
for the sake of stopping this madden
ing competition for the construction
of armadas."
This view was indorscd by Repre-
sentative Byrnes. Democrat of South
Carolina, who. turning to taxation
features involved in military pro-
grams. said congress this year would
five and one half billions
or $50 a head for each citizen of tho
United States.
Representative W. Bourkc Cochran.
Democrat of New York. introduced n
RESOLUTION to authorize the president
in Wow of dreadful economic condi-
tions which can be rcmedied only by
Immediate and active employment OF
all human hands and capital in pro-
ductivc industry" To offer on behalf
of tho United States to disarm and in
case of refusal to meet great military
forces established anywhere rcsolutely
By creation OF greater forces on land
and sea-
Representative Black. Democrat Of
Texas, mentioned the covenant of tho
league of nations. AS the proper in
strumcntality for the United States TO
adopt for disarmament. and en-
countered instant objection from Rep
Madden. Republican of 1lli-
nois. who observed that former Pres
ident Wilson's administration had
recommended an army of 100000 and a
greatly. enlarged navy for tho United
States IL 1t Joined the league.
Representative Mondeli Republican
leader. discussed the bill, remarking
that tho senate had proposed to in
crease the amount 100000 900 beyond
tho house proposals. as made at tho
last session but arguing that tire in
creases for airplanc carriers and
larger personnel should be considered
matters of legislation to be provided
for later if committees expressly
with naval affairs, should in
dorse such plans.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
berlin MUST
PAY BILLION
MARKSAPR. 80
Germans Offer to Pay 200
Billion Marks Repara-
hons to Allies

Paris, April 25.-(By The Associated
Pfess)-The allied reparations com
mission today sent a note to the Ger
man war burdens commission demand
ing that one billion gold marks be de-
posted in the bank of France on or
before April 30.
Berlin. April 25.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press)-The ultimate total
indemnity which Germany agrees to
pay the allies is 200. 900, 100000 gold
marks. as against $4,000. 100000 de-
manded by the allies in their Paris
terms.
This is positively stated by those
close to the government altho the
German counter proposals have not
been made public here.
DR.. Simons. the foreign secretary
did not present the new proposals to
the reichstag today because of an
understanding with the American
embassy and for the additional reason
that the note to President Harding
suggests that he feel free to query
back for further information or the
elucidation of any point not clear be-
fore submitting the note TO the en-
tente
Tho Germans suggest making tho
annuities in the payment of the re-
paratiors. flexible and dependent
upon the recovery of German indus
tries. An International loan is suG-
Gcsted to be floated Immediately for
tho purpose of placing ready cash at
tho disposal of the entente but no
sum - named.
Germany expresses her Willingness
to pledge the customs revenues as
guarantees and further offers to de-
liver manufactured articles to the al
lies with the understanding that Ger
many Will pay tho producers and get
credit on the indemnities. Germany
also offered for Immediate partici
patton in tho work in restoration in
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

'ornyn, recently released from
state hospital appeared at the police
station today with his clothing cover
ed with blood and said he had killed
his two boys. Arthur. I years old. and
Andrew. years old. IN tho hills
twelve miles from here
Cornyn, who was held tonight in tho
county Jail of Marin county. across
san Francisco bay from here. obtained
the two boys from an orphans home
yesterday on order of superior court
Judge According to police, he ex-
pressed no remorse for his confessed
act and gave as n reason that he had
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
ROCK ISLAND SHIFTS
IT'S OFFICIAL LINEUP

Chicago. April ?5.-The Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific railroad today
announced a number of changes in
personnel in connection with the re-
Gently announced reorganization of tho
road i'll the interests OF economy under
which twcnty-onc divisions are re-
ducod to fifteen.
on the Colorado Nebraska division.
+. n. Tinsman will be made superin-
tondent at Fairbury. vice II. +. Allen
who is transferred to the Dakota di-
vision as superintendent
+. NJ. Patt who has been assistant
superintendent at Minneapolis, will be
trainmaster of the Colorado division.
vice o. f. Young, who is assigned TO
other duties.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
CONGRESS TACKLES THE KNOX
SEPARATE PEACE RESOLUTION

chusetts. Republican leader. that II
would be called up tomorrow.
Two similar resolutions dealing sep
arstciy with Germany and Austria
we've introduced in tho house by
Chairman Porter of tho foreign af-
would not be taken up until after the
senate acts on tho Knox measure,
Altho tho senate is to begin formsl |
consideration tomorrow OF the Knox
resolution 1t was not certain tonight
that actual debate would start before
"Wednesday. An informal conference
tomorrow between Senator Underwood
of Alabama. Democratic leader and
minority member OF the foreign rcla
tions committee, with few other
prominent Democratic senators was
planned to discuss a course of pro-
ccdurc.
Senator Underwood said he expect
ed Democratic action would bc SINH
lar to that with regard for tho first
Knox resolution which was vetoed by
former President Wilson. That sem
ate debate would consume only few
days was predicted by Republican and
Democratic leaders. A final vote this
week was regarded possible.
The final draft OF the Knox resolu
ton reported today differed little from
Senator KnoN's original measure. 1t
would repeal the resolutions declaring
a state OF war with Germany and
Austria, reserve all American rights
and privileges under tho treaties OF
Versailles and Trianon and hold sub
ject to future disposition. the property
of enemy aliens. The committee vote
on reporting the Knox resolution was
Q to :. all Republicans present favor
ing and the only two Democrats pres
ent opposing it. Other Democratic
members were given tho
privilege of recording their opposition.
As distinguished from tho senate
measure the Porter resolutions would
declare tho state of war at an end.
but without repeal OF the war reso-
lutions. Representative Porter cx-
planned IL was unnecessary and per-
haps unwisc" to repeal the war reso-
lutions. because such action might be
construed as n disavowal of tho war"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
WhatPueblo Needs

lone of the Pueblo would be
of all of said that
of historical relics of the
original inhabitants of Southern Colorado.
~ informed that Europe has taken of best
collections
exhibits of historical articles than this country
AT have this the
historical collections
others the collection
property of the city.
n addition the specimens be acquired
country to the south
of of the old settlers this of
value that would be added collection
assured that would be taken of them.
Our location the ruebo puts posi-
the collection
the world
able locations that could be utilized
with the start of such hardly would that
someone would not add to it Offering short
would be of great interest only the
but to the of The ict.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
Flood Danger in
North Colorado

Greeley. Colo, April 25.-Danger
Of flood waters on both tho Poudre
and Big Thompson rivers is increas-
inG daily. Eighty seven inches of
snow has fallen at Chamber lake. the
reservoir located on tho crest of the
Poudro watershed according to tele-
phone reports from that section.
While the heavy SHOWS assure the
Weld county water supply. fear is feH
that continued warm weather may
cause thaws which will swell tho two
large streams to overfiowing.
AT tho Estes Park. fish hatchery
- inches OF snow has fallen thus far
this month. Reservoirs south of
Greeley, which are filled from the
Platte already contain sufficient
water to guard against drouth in this
section and plenty of water for tho
$4,000. acres of beets is assured.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
RELEASED LUNATIC MURDERS HISTWOSONS

been "in communication with his
wife who died year ago and that
she had asked him to send all OF
their five children TO her. H
According to the police Cornyn at
tempted to obtain possession OF two
of tho remaining three children yes
tcrday after the shooting.
Tho bodies of the boys were disoov-
cred by George Mayhocd, resident or
tho Chapman Parks district, while
Cornyn. who had offered TO lead po-
iico TO tho place where he had shot
his sons, was directing officers to
spot spproximately two miles away.
when the news that the bodies had
been found was carried to the party
Cornyn was directing, ho became
sullen and refused to answer further
questions. the police said. He offered
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

no explanation for apparently misdi-
rectinE the officers.
Cornyn's etory to the police when he
gave himself UP was that he had
boarded a train with the boys in tho
expectation OF taking them to visit
relatives. Later he decided to take
them off the train and kill them.
They begged for their lives ha
told a priest at tho Jail. "Bu, they
looked so pretty that I had to shoot
them. I shot Andrew first. Arthur
started to cry. He did not know whHt
to do. / shot him then and placed
their bodies side by side"
Cornyn was committed to the state
hospital about a year ago, the police
said after the death of his wife and
after he had made at least one at
tempt to kill the children.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
AUTO BANDITS GAG CLERK:
LOOT DRUG STORE, ESCAPE
Large Sum Of Money Taken From Niles Drug Store
On Northern Avenue Woman As
sisted Robbers

Quick action auto b a d / IS who
swoop down, grab their loot and dis
appear in the exhaust cloud of a. high
powered car have left Pueblo alone
until Monday night. Their initial ap-
pearance in this city came in the
form of a hold-up robbery at the Niles
Drug store, Pine street and Northern
avenue. Monday night. The bandits
escaped with s245.90 in cash and cur
rency from the store safe and cash
register.
At $40 o'clock two well-dresscd men
of about so years of age stepped into
the drug store. They walked to the
rear of the store where j. $. Conant,
night clerk, was working at the pre-
scription counter. Flashing two auto
matte pistols. they commanded him to
throw 'em up and shut up" Deity,
they bound his with ropc and knot
ted a blue bandanna handkerchief
about his face as n gag. The safe
was open. They pocketed the money
found in the safe. cleaned out the
cash register and disappeared. Conant
heard the roar of the machine as they
fled.
After struggling for a time. Conant
sufficiently freed himself from his
bonds to reach tho telephone and call
police headquarters.
Tom johnson. city detective. with
officer O'Connors left the police sta
tion in tho Essex speed car at S:f6
o'clock and arrived at the drug store
at s.4S--two minutes after the call
came in. They helped Conant unto
the ropes about his feet, and searched
the environs for signs of the robbers
but found none.
1t was afterward reported to the
police by a woman who lives near tho
store and whose name Is. not known
that she saw q big touring car stop
near tho store. woman was sitting
In tho tonneau. she said. Two men
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

STILL SETS
HOUSE EAFIRE
John Cooper, Negro, Is
Vichm--Desperate At.
tempts To Rescue

Fire caused by the flames from
an Illicit still, cost John Cooper,
negro, age 45 years. his life at
ll:35 o'clock last night when his
home, 20 South Victoria avenue,
was partially destroyed by the
blaze, according to fircmen and
police officers who investigated
the affair.
Cooper was burned to death as he
lay on a bed in lean-to shack at tho
rear of the house under the influence
of moonshine whieky that he had pre-
viously made on a still. it is said.
\ two gallon jug of home ma dc whis-
of the bed
Tho shack is built adjacent to tho
house owned by the Andrew McClcI-
land Mercantile company and rented
by a colored woman, Mrs. G. NJ.
Cowan, who was in the front part of
the house when the fire was discov-
cred by Jack Kahn, a taxi-cab owner.
Kahn reported tho fire to officer
Brandon of the Pueblo police, who
with Jeff Brennison and Lee Porter
kicked in the front door to the house.
reused Mrs. Cowan and made futile
attempts to rescue Cooper. Mrs.
Cowan had to be carried from the
house.
Lee Porter stated last night that
he succeeded in breaking open the
door of the shack and could see
Cooper's body lying half on the bed
unable to reach it because OF the
flames.
Quick work or the part of three fire
companies prevented the flames from
seriously damaging the main part of
the house. occupied by Mrs. Cowar.
Damage to the property is placed at
SEQ by Fire Chief Christy.
When the fire had been extinsuish-
cd fircmen found Cooper's charrcd
body. and IT is declared that had not
tho man been known It would have
been impossible to establish identity.
Parts of the still were taken to police
headquarters whcro it was found that
thoy had been torn apart as II by an
explosion.
When Mrs. Cowan was revived. she
told officers that Cooper had been
drinking. She told police that sho
made her homo in tho front room.
while Cooper lived in the rear.
Tho housn at 12s South Victoria
was formerly occupied by Dave Will
liams. convicted murderer. and his
common-lnw wife. Mimic Williamr.
Williams was sentenced To serve n
term in the state penitentiary for ths
murder OF John Shannon. special
police officer. on July 6, 1870
il was brought out in trial that Will
liams murdered tho special officer in
tho iean-to shack that WAS destroyed
last night, and dragged his body to a
cellarway OF the Jackson Implement
company. Immediately back Of 1ss
South Victoria.
Cooper was at ono time employed at
the Pueblo \. NJ. c, a. as janitor.
UC was later vcll-known to Pueblo
police having been arrested a number
OF times for violation of the liquor
ordinances, II is said.
Deputy Coroner Ray Mccarthy took
charge OF tho body last night at mid
night and stated that the dead negro
had no known relatives. 1t was also
stated by tho deputy coroner that 1t IL
not known at this time whether an in
quest will hc held or not.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

ran out Of the etorc, lcaped in and
drove off.
All city police officers were given
a good description of tho two hold
ups as furnished by the drug clcrk
They were Americans OF medium
height and well-dressed.
Police hold the theory that they
were passing thru Pueblo and decided
to make an impromptu haul, since
local bandits would scarcely decide
upon Monday night as tho time to
loot a small drug store.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
HOME BURNS DOWN;
THREE LIVES LOST

Des Moincs, la, ASrii 25.-Jamea
Nulsano. IS years old. and his two
daughters. Mary. :. and Louisa. Z.
were killed In fire which destroyed
their home last night
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
EMPLOYE ABSCONDS;
BANK CLOSES DOORS

Shreveport. La. April cS.-Thc Plain
dealing bank of PlaindcalinE, near
here. did not open for business today.
An employo of the bank has abscond-
cd with funds, tho bank examiner an
nounced.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
TURKS ATTACK GREEKs

Athens. April 25.-Fnrious attackn
asains, Greek forces holding posi-
tions along tho Meander river in
western Anatolia. have been launched
by tho Turkish nationalists but have
been rcpulsed everywhere. says an
unofficial statement issued here. Tho
Greeks have been successful farther
north in holding their positions
against Turkish assault.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

Washington, n. g. April -S.-Pros-
rcss on tho initial administration
reaca policy-to end tho state OF war
by resolution OF conEress-was made
today in both branches OF congress.
In the senate, the Knox peace reso-
luton. revised in minor detail, Was
reported favorsbly by the foreign 70
lations committee and announcement
was made by Senator Lodge OF Masss-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
MAN BURNS TO DEATH IN SHACK
Mail Robbers Got 6
Millions Last Year

Washington. D. c.. April 25.-Mail
robbers got away with approximately
s6,000,00 last year of which some 49,
100000 has been recovered, Postmaster
General Will II. Hays said today in
discussing steps taken to remedy this
absolutely intolerable condition"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

TT must and will be stopped" he
said, adding that in addition to the
distribution OF arms to postal en-
ployes, the standing reward of 81, 900 to
any employe of the department who
brought in a mail robber has been
widened to include the general public
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
FAMOUS MINNESOTA
BANKER IS DEAD

st. Paul. MINI, April 25.-Michael J.
Dowling, banker of Olivia. Mimi. famed
for his success in life after losing both
legs, an arm and part of his remain
ing hand in his youth, died at n hos
pital here today. He was 55 years old.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
AUSTRIAN TYROL
WANTS HUN RULERS

Vienna, April c5.-CBy The Asso-
ciated Press )-Nearly complete re-
turns from the sentiment plebisoite"
held Sunday In the Austrian Tyrol in
dicato that 9s per cent of the inhsbi-
tsnts OF the province voted in favor
of fusion with Germany.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

John Says:
A girl may be sixteen and
still unkissed. but no boy Of
sixteen has not been cussed.