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Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Five Held for
Iowa Robberies
Loot Recovered at Iowa CITY
From Number of DIFF.
ferent Cities.

Iowa City, Ia, Aug. l8.-Fivc per-
sons are under arrest, and one is a
fugitive from justice, as conse-
quence of a raid on the home OF
Mrs. Jennie Stanoshck in Iowa City.
Her son. Fred Stanoshck. has fed
again-having previously Jumped
his $4,000 cash bond at Grcenville,
Ky. where he was held on charge
of stealing; Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Campbell, Mrs. -Stanoshek, her
daughter. Mrs. Pauline Floyd, and
Earl Cox are in custody. Cox and
Campbell have been turned over to
Sheriff John Miller of Rock Island
county. Illinois. who wants them on
a burglary charge at Milan. III.
Several thousand dollars worth of
automobiles, auto accessories, re-
volvers, guns, rifles. clothing, jewel
ry, etc. were recovered in the Stan
oshek home.
Several hundred dollars worth of
auto accessories have been identified
by Leo kessler, whose garage was
robbed at Scion, Ia; several hun
dred dollars more are represented
by clothing and other property. iden-
tilted by William Thompson, as
goods stolen from the store of his
father and himself, at Milan; still
another big sum is saved by the re-
covcry of linens. chinaware, etc,
stolen from Iowa university hospitals
and dormitories and Iowa City hotels,
wherein some of the suspects worked
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20

Bergdoll case long enough to cal
Jack Dempsey a "cowardly yellow
Stacker and Edsell Ford, "a coward
cur and gutter" ;"
Cresson attacked Representative
Johnson, democrat, OF Kentucky, and
Ansell, former acting judge ad.
vocate.
Congress Not Criticized.
Il wouldn't critic congress for the
world" Cresson bitterly exclaimed
"but if they knew what | was think
ing ] can't imagine what they
would do to me-
In summing up his feelings in re-
gard to the recent turn taken in the
investigation carried on by the con-
gressional committee, Cresson stated
that accusing him OF laying down
on the prosecution of Hunt was as
bad as accusing a doctor of NAL
practice, and that he was sorely
gricved to be placed i'll such a light.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Heavy Movement
OF Grain in Fall
Now Is Forecast
Salt Lake Man Tells |. c. c.
Farmers Will Be Forced to
Sell to Pay Long De-
ferrcd Debts.

Washington, Aug. lo.-Heavy rail
movement of grain will continue this
fall III spite OF high freight rates and
low market prices, H. w. Prickett of
the Salt Lake City traffic bureau told
the Interstate Commerce commission
today. Farmers will be compelled to
sell and take a loss, he said, to meet
long deferred debts. The testimony
was given in connection with the
investigation of rates on grain and
hav III western states.
Unless carriers reduce the rates on
grain. however, the movement will be
curtailed greatly after this year be-
cause many farmers are abandoning
their farms, Mr.. Prickett said.
In calculating future freight rates
tie commission should figure Oh an
increased grain movement during the
next few years, provided freight
rates are reduced, the witness con-
tended. He presented figures on car
earnings, intended to show that the
movement of wheat is more proht-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Imperial KIeaggle
Brands Charges
On Klan as False
Chief Organizer, on Visit
Here, Says Bruce Craven
Maligned Ku Klux
Through Spite.

T. Y. Clarke. Atlanta, Ga, imper-
ial kleagle and head Of the propa-
cation department of ku klux klan,
visited in the city Thursday accord
ing to announcements from officials
of the Omaha Kavern, yesterday.
Mr.. Clarke denied all statements
made by Bruce Craven, alleged head
of the klan in North Carolina. which
were y given to the newspapers
recently.
Not Grand Dragon"
Mr.. Craven was not grand
dragon OF the North Carolina Klan," "
he declared. For several months he
was active in the organization and
had written letters to Col. William
Simmons, imperial wizard, at Atlanta,
demanding that he be named grand
dragon.
Col. Simmons told Craven when
the time came to select a grand
dragon ior North Carolina, his name
would be given serious consideration.
Mr.. Craven replied that if he was not
appointed he would take the action
he did.
His statements in the papers were
untrue and unWarranted.
$50 Members Here.
According to officials of the
Omaha Kavern, there are now $50
members of the Ku klux klan in
Omaha. Plans are under way for
the organization of a woman's
auxiliary to the local Klan, they say.
Mr.. Clarke, the Omaha men said.
is on his way to North Dakota where
that realm is being organized.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Murder Suspected as Body of
Man Is Found Near Bluffs

The body Of an aged man, badly
decomposed, was discovered Thurs
day afternoon in cornheld near
Council Bluffs by three boys. The
coroner stated the body must have
been in the cornheld nearly six
weeks.
1t was clad i'll a pair OF dark gray
wooden trousers and a shirt, tied
about the neck. Evidences of d
struggle were found. Police incline
to the theory the man was robbed
and murdered. An autopsy will be
performed.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Gresson Attacks
House Committee
That Accused Him
-tori Crook Judge Advocate
Refutes Charges and Flays
Baker in Bitter Speech Be.
fore Fremont Legion.

Frem int, Neb,, Aug. 19,--(Spccial
elegram. .)-Major <. {. Cresson,
Judge advocate at Fort Crook,
launched bitter attack upon the
congressional committee which ac-
cused him of laying down" OH the
prosecution of Grover I. Bergdoll
and Col. ], c. Hunt, in an address be-
lore the local post OF the American
Legion here last night. He rcfuted
the accusations made by the news
papers that he cased up on the prose-
cution of Colonel Hunt and branded
them as internal, contemplate
liars"
Major Cresson's speech here, in
answer of the charges that appeared
in Thursdays papers, was entirely
cXtcmporaneous. He did not i'll
tend to speak to the Fremont post on
that subject, but stated that he had
to deny the charges or bust
No one at the Judge advocates
office at the time even knew OF
Bergdoll's escape from Governors
island until the newspapers had it,
he pointed out. Major Cresson
hammered Newton d. Baker,
former secretary OF war, saying
Baker knew more about the prosccu-
ton OF Colonel Hunt than he did.
Baker is Attacked.
when | was trying the colonel
the court called ME down Tor abus-
ing him and not giving him fair
examination" said the major. Does
that sound like laying down? It's
Shame and disgrace for this country
that he was ever secretary of war.
1t was his attitude and others like
him that encouraged Bergdollism. |
want to know why | am accused OF
, laying down on the prosecution Of
lol. ]. Z. Hunt"
Cresson remarked that everyone
who had anything to do With Berg
doll was smeared with tar brush,
but he had never expected such an
attack himself.
1T hurt me deeply he said, ito
learn of the dirty charges made
against me-"
Major Cresson departed from the
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Road Conditions
FURNISHED by Omaha Auto Club

tFurnished by Omaha Auto Club
Lincoln Highway. East--Roads good to
Dennison.
Lincoln Highway. West-Detour Elk
horn to Valley, roads good to Central City.
Graveling road from Central City to Chap
man. roads west are fine
o. l.. d. Highway-Roads rough at
Ashland. road work. Detour Greenw ood
to Waverly. Roads west Of Lincoln fine.
Better route to Lincoln. take the X. 7. to
Union and from Union follow the o
Street Road into Lincoln.
Highland Cutoff-Roads rough.
s. Y. A. Road---Good. Detour one and
one-haf miles Seward to Tamora
Black Hills Trail--Road work Omaha to
Fremont; Fremont to Norfolk good
George Washington Highway-Roads
good to Sioux City, follow High Road to
Biai:.
King ot Trails. NortE-Roads good.
King of Trails. South-Roads fine.
River-to- River Road-Ciood to Des
Mones.
White Pole Road-Excellent to Des
Moines.
Blue Grass Road-Rough, Glenwood to
Malvern: roads fine east.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Nebraska Trade
Is Depressed by
Unsettled Week
Federal Bureau of Markets
Reviews Conditions of
Week Ending Au.
gust l8.

Lincoln, Aug. lo.-Unsettled con,
ditions in the general markets OF the
country had a depressed and slightly
lowering affect on trade during the
week endin. August IS, acc, riding
to the weekly review of markets s.
sued by the federal bureau of mar.
keting. The summary follows:
Grain--Market unsettled most of weel,
and closed lower Trade light and prices
did not get far in either direction. Weak
ness in stock market and declines In
corn and oats were main bearsh factors
Corn closed lower and oats also slumped
In Chicago cash market No. red winter
wheat closed at sl.2l; No. hard. SIZE
No. mixed corn, SIC: No. . yellow corn
6Ic: No. oats, gle; Kansas City wheat
dropped, 1sc during week. closing a,
SIPS.
uay--MarlSet caster. Heavier receipts
at western markets last few days de-
pressed prices as there was practically
no shipping demand and arrivals were
slightly in excess Of local demand. Tim
othy prices ranged from $500 to s30.50.
Alfalfa from $4,000 to s2S.Oo. Prairie,
$500 and $500.
Feed-Market quiet with little change
in prices. Demand is unimproved and
confined to immediate needs. Corn feeds
meal. steady.
Potato--Increased potato supplies from
New Jersey shipping sections checked
advancing prices in eastern
markets. New Jersey sacked Irish cob
blers declined soc per 100 pounds during
the week, closing mostly $S.15 to $3.50
Kansas early Ohios continue to gain In
Kansas City, closing soc to 75c higher,
around $500.
Dairy Products-Butter markets weak
unsettled feeling last week. Ger
tain advances in all markets were made
but declined on August IT, Temporary
frmness marked trading on one or two
days because of faifly liberal buying. but
as dealers stocks are again ample for i'm
mediate needs, demand was light.
Live Stock and Meats-Sharp declines
o> August 16 and II carried Chi.
cago hog prices from zoe to $500 under
those of week ago. Beef steers ranged
from steady to 26c lower with butcher
cows and heifers. 25c to soc lower. Fat
lambs. yearlings and fat ewes. steady to
25c higher; feeding lambs, steady to soc
higher. Stocker and feeder shipments
from II important markets during the
week we're: Cattle and calves, 5s,S3S;
hogs. 1856; sheep, 36,S2S. With the ex-
ception of veal the trend of eastern
wholesale fresh meat prices was down.
ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Grand Island Council
Opposes Buying Fire Truck

Grand Island, Neb,, Aug. 10
(Spccial.)-Thc city council has re-
fused to father plan formulated for
the purchase of a third fire truck in
this city, with a pump attachment,
ior the protection OF surrounding
property. 1t has been proposed,
because of a shortage Of funds under
the city's budget, to solicit the mer-
chants and property owners OF the
city for $4,000 with which to IN
stall a third truck. A second truck
has recently been added to the de-
partment, together with five ad.
ditional paid men. The action OF
the council in refusing to endorse the
move is presumed effectively to have
killed the effort.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20

able to the carriers than many other
basic commodities.
w. S. Hanson. a Utah farmer and
banker, said farmers in his state en-
haustcd their credit at the banks.
which as rule are not forcing
liquidation as they know il would
bring about even more serious condi-
tions.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Murder Suspects Removed
To Prevent Mob Violence

Great Bend, Kas., Aug, l9.-fcar-
ing violence toward DR.. w. A.
Nixon, a physician. and Roy Hayes.
an employe of the Standard OH
company, both of this city, arrested
Thursday morning on murder
charges in connection with the death
July 7, of Arthur c. Banta, attorney,
whose body was found beside his
automobile on a lonely road three
miles from Great Bend. county Oh
fcials this morning removed them
to other towns.
Both Nixon and Hayes protested
their innocence.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20

This is Thomas Waterhouse. iron
worker. better known to the public
welfare board for his annual habit of
wandering away from his wife and
children.
His wife lives o148 Bedford avenue.
Mrs. Watcrhouse believes he can
be traced by this photograph and
his habit of boasting about his blue
blood" .H
The children, twins of IA. and a
10y of II, are Mrs. Fitzgerald's by
a former marriage.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Two Escaped Convicts
Caught in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, s. D., Aug. ~
(Spccial.) after being at liberty
less than 4S hours, Joe Foreman and
Lewis Whtmarsh. who escaped
from the Sioux Falls pcnltentlary by
aid of false key and rope, were
recapturcd last night about IS mules
south OF Sioux Falls. Foreman is a
uuarter-blood Indian nd his dexter
itv with a lariat enabled HIM to
throw tho rope SO they could escape
over the 3O-foot wall surrounding
the prison.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20

A patent has been granted for a
seat with a handle on each side tc
enable two persons to carry small
child.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Night Watchman at Power
Station in Iowa Killed

Independence, Ia, Aug. l9.-
David Bradstreet. 65, night engineer
at the Wapsie Hill and Power COM
pany here, was instantly killed about
7:30 when $500 volts of electricity
passed through his body. He ac-
cidentally brushed against an ex-
posed connection on one of the ma
chimes in the power plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Omaha School Teacher Dies

Scottsbluff, Aug. 19.-(Special) j.
Miss Agnes Lackey, for the past sew
eral years a teacher in the Omaha
schools and formerly county superin-
tendent of Scottsbluf county, died
here this morning She is survived
by a sister, Mrs. Ammon Downar,
of Gcrinp
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
Dr.. Burhorn S
Chiropractic Health Service

1t is the pressure on the nerves that
r, uses nervousness, headaches, baekaches.
I. !unaatism, neuritis, liver, stomach and
kidney troubles. Have the cause removed
and you get we'll.
An x.Ray of your spine will show the
exact location Of the misplacement that Is
producing the pressure upon the nerves
that causes your trouble.
Adjustments are IL for $1,000 or 80
for $500. Private adjusting rooms. My
Council Bluffs office is located in the
Wiekham Block. Hours a. M. to 1850
p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-20
II Plays Big Part in
IOlpa WOnlan's Lite

Millersburg, Aug. l9.-Mrs. John
Goettsch died at her home here.
Mrs. Goettsch was married on the
18th day of the month and had been
married IS years at the time of her
death, which occurred on August Is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-15

Delaware Street. and an electric lighs
at the point where its tracks cross tic
public highway known as Georges
Street.
SEC. VI BE IT FURTHER Or
DAINEp that the Elgin, Joliet 81 East
ern Railroad Company be and 1t ia
hereby required to keep and MAINTAIN
an electric light at the point where i2
tracks cross q public highway known
as Eleventh Avenue, an electric light
at a point where its tracks cross q
public highway known as Fifteenth
Avenue, and an electric light at tbs
point where its tracks cross a public
highway known as Clark Road, in the
City OF Gary.
SEC. VII. BE IT FURTHER OR
DAINED that the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company be and IT is hereby
required TO keep and maintain an cleo
trio light at the point where its tracks
cross a public highway known as
Clark Road. and an electric light at
the point where its tracks cross 8
public highway known as the East
Gary Road. in the city Of Gary.
SEC. VIII. BE IT FURTHER Or
DAMNED that said electric lights sha
be of such brilliancy as 10 light said
crossings in d manner and to such an
extent as viii enable persons travelling
over such crossings to see the track
and approaching trains and protect
themselves from danger of passing
trains and cars.
SEC. TX. BE IT FURTHER Or
DAINED that the lights provided for
in sections I to VII inclusive shall be
lighted at ali times during the passage
OF every train. engine or car. from
shutdown TO sunrise. and for not less
than thirty minut prior TO such pass
age provided. however. that said
lights to be kept and maintained as
herein provided shall not be required
to exceed in power those now in use
for lighting the streets of said City at
other similar crossings.
SEC. X. BE IT FURTHER Or
DAMNED that If any Of such railroads
fail. neglect or refuse to comply with
the terms of this Ordinance, It shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined in any sum
not to exceed Ono Hundred C$10o.o0)
Dollars. Each and every day Of such
failure. neglect or refusal shall be
deemed a separate onense.
SEC. XII. THIS ORDINANCE shall
be published once each week for two
consecutive weeks in of
general circulation IN the City of Gary
as now provided by law. and shall be
in full force and effect from and after
the 18th day of July, 1921.
Passed this 5th day of July, 1921.
R. E. ROWLEY.
Attest: Presiding Officer.
BESSIE B. ROSS.
City Clerk.
Presented by me to the Mayor for his
approval and signature this eth day
of July. 1921.
BESSIE B. ROSS. City Clerk.
Approved and signed by me this 18th
day Of July. 1921.
WILLIAM F. HODGES, Mayor.
1915.
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r. PEDDICORD EFT AL GRAVEL
ROAD. HOBART TOWNSHIP
LAKE COUNTY. INDIANA


NOTICE OF GRAVEL ROAD LET
TING. LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
State of Indiana. Lake County, IS.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Commissioner of said County. will
receive sealed proposals for the i'm
provement of a certain highway in said
county by graning, draining ann apv-
Ing said road in Hobart Township.
known as the r. R Peddicord ct al
Gravel Road, as set out in the plans
specifications and profile now on file in
the office of the Auditor of said Coun-
", by and under the laws of the State
Of Indiana. Bidder to state IN his bid,
the kind of asphalt CNative or Petrol
eum) he proposes TO use. Bidder may
bid on either or both. Also. separate
proposals for all of the above. and in
addition thereto TO include a Mainten-
ance Bond to the amount Of 20 per cent
Of the contract price. said BOND run
ming three years from date of compile
ton and acceptance Of said road.
Said sealed proposals will be open
ed and contract awarded on the 2nd
day of August. 1921. Bids or propos-
ais VIII be received until 1 o'clock p.
m. of said day. Estimated cost of
construction $50. 600 90.
Bids will be for the completion Of
said Improvement in accordance with
the plans. profile and specifications fl
ed in the office of the Auditor of said
County. and shall include all labor
and material for said work. In no
case will extra compensation be al
lowed for additional work. alleged to
have been done by the contractor OF
rAnfrorfCre n whom 10 "a rdpd the
contract.
Each bid shall be accompanied by .
personal or surety bond in the sum
equal to double the amount Of the bid
on. TO be approved by the Board of
commissioners of said County. Said
bonds shall be conditioned for the
faithful performance of the work; the
sureties. of personal, shall be resident
free-holders of the State of Indiana,
one of them shall be a resident of Lake
County.
Said bond shall be for the benefit of
any person, persons or corporation who
shall suffer any loss or damage by rea-
son of any such bidder failing or neg
Letting to enter into a contract to per-
form such work awarded by the said
Board Of Commissioners or to carry
oaN liz an IL RAg loA VI ~
pay for any labor or material which
may have been furnished to any such
contractor or contractors or to any
sub-contractor. agent or superintendent
under him. in the construction OF said
work.
Said Improvement will be let as a
whole to the lowest responsible idder
upon affidavit Of non-collusion, which
must be submitted with their bid. and
upon failure to submit such affidavit.
such proposal or bid viii be rejected
by the Board; and the Board reserved
the right TO reject any and all bids
Time for the complexion of said work
will be agreed upon after the letting
Of said contract, by the Board of Com
missioners and the successful idder
Given by order of the Board of said
County.
GEORGE NJ. POLAND,
Auditor Lake County. Indiana
7-S-15-22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-15

FOR SALE-6 room frame bung.. So IT.
lot rackert st. near high school, fur
mace heat. stationary tubs. oak floors
throughout; built-in kitchen cabinet;
Sunparlor; French doors: Pergola porch.
can give immediate possession Price
or this has bcen cat $50. For quick
sale price $500: $1,000 cash. balance
as rem. Phone Hammond $50 lis
FOR ShLE-5 room brick bungalow on
80 #. lot, near Industrial s<hool.
turnaee heat, STATIONARY tubs electric
lights. shades and fixtures. Tile bath.
aUtit-iu buffet. kitchen c~aginet, medi-
cine cabinet and linen closet, Also
sun parlor. Rrick garage TO match.
6est value in Hammond today. Price
So500. $500 IN $1,000 cash. balance all
rent Phone Hammond $50. 7-15
FOR SALES room story and one-half
BUNGALOW on IS IT.. lot. near May
wood Park. Furnace heat, stationary
tHhs, electric LIGHTS; shades fixtures
and screens. First floor finished in
-sk Garage for two cars. Quick
possession. Price $500; $1,000 cash.
balance easy terms. Phone Hammond
$50. lis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-15

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN: That
on the 5th day of July. 1921. the Board
Lake County. Indiana. adopted DEC
LARATORY RESOLUTION NUMBER
Twenty-Five Hundred and Eighty (29SO)
for the Improvement of Alley Sixteen
G6) West. Section One u from the
south line Of Alley Five (5) South. to
tho North Line Sixth avenue, in
the said City Of Gary. by the construc-
ton thereon Of a pavement sixteen C16)
feet in width if said pavement is con-
crete, and a fifteen C15) foot pavement
with six go inch curbs If same is con-
structed of other kinds of modern city
pavement to be constructed with a
wearing surface of concrete on sand
foundation. or brick, bithulithic. as
phalt, or wood block on concrete foun-
together with all the necessary
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parcels of land and will hear and de-
termine the questions as TO whether the
same have been benftttd or viii be
specially benefited by said improve
ment in the amounts set forth in said
roll and will then give a hearing to
all persons interested. and thereafter
sustain or modify in whole or in part
tho respective prima facie assessments
said Roll.
BY order of the Board Of Public
Works.
PERRY H. STEVENS,
JOHN KESERIC,
WIN. SYKES,
Board of Public Works
Attest: DORATHEA MILLER,
Clerk. 7-15-16-1S-19-20-21-22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-15

PERRY H. STEVENS,
John KESERIC,
WNT SYKES
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-15
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF
LAKE. SIS: BEFORE THE HON.
FRANK D. PRIEST. ]. p. IN AND
FOR NORTH TOWNSHIP, LAKE
COUNTY, INDIANA.
Lydia II. Zumpfe Doing business
under the firm name and style Of Pro-
vident Loan Association Plaintiff vs..
f. s.. Plain (whose true Christian
name is %unknown) defendant.
Whereas, Lydia II. Zumpfe. doing
under the firm name and
style of Provident Loan Association.
has filed in this court her complaint,
affidavit and bond for attachment of
said property. alleged to belong to you.
and also an affidavit that you are a
nonresident of the State of Indiana,
you are therefore notified that said
cause has been set for hearing on the
18th day OF September. 1921. at nine
O'Clock A. NJ. and unless you appear
at that time and answer her complaint.
said cause will be heard in your alb
sence and an order made for the sale
OF your property.
FRANK D. PRIEST,
Justice of the Peace
Dated this 18th day Of July. A. D.
1921. 7-15-22-29