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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
'SOL0NS TAKE
HOLIDAY AT
STOCK SHOW
A Few Bills Introduced
In Short Morning
Session

Special to Tho Chieftain
Denver, Jan. T.-Officially Colorado
took a holiday today and went to the
stock show. All offices as well as the
legislature quit work at Il o'clock.
During the two hours the assembly
was in session the time was given
over to the introduction of a. few bills
and lobby chats on the acts of the
twenty-three Republican senators who
sent the petition to Governor Shoup
asking him to reappoint Mr.. Vivian.
Among the bills introduced was one
by Mr.. Penter providing that all
schools shall teach the history of Colo
rado in the various grades. 1t also
provides that civil government shall be
taught in all public schools. Tho short
appropriation bill was introduced this
morning. 1t merely provides for the
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
SUGGEST ElKS SAVE
BUFFALO IN UTAH

oSder., Utah, Jan. ta-Fast Exaulted
Rulers OF the ogden Elks lodge today
sent o telegram to william II. Abbott.
of san Francisco. grand exalted ruler
suggesting to him that tho order OF
t,las purchase Antelope Island IN
Great salt Lake to prevent extormina-
ton of the buffalo herd on the island
and also to uso IT as q. sanctuary for
elk from the section of wyoming
where many perish each wintcr. The
telegram said the island could be pur-
chased for ralf million dollars. The
message proposed an assessment OF
one dollar for each member Of tue
order.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18

American companies beyond severe
cutting of prices for the purpose OF
developing trade or clearing surplus
stocks" but it charges that there is
at least a tacit understanding between
the American meat companies to re-
spect each others position, which Sc
cures to them all the economic advaht-
ages of an active combination"
The committee recommends that Vt
should be the declared policy OF his
majesty's government to prevent the
percentage of the beef trade, which is
at present in foreign hands. from in
creasing to the loss of producers at
home and in the dominions and OF
British importing companies" and that
expansion of foreign interests of the
United Kingdom should be restrained
by ta1at ton and subsidizing refriScr-
atcd shipping companies"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
MOUNTAIN ICE MEN
MEETING AT DENVER

Denver, Jan. 17.-Cora Strain OF
Lamar. Colo, delivered the opening sd-
dress at the convention of the noun
tain States ice manufacturers associs-
ticn here today. This afternoon Gov
Shoup is scheduled to address the con
vention. Glen w. Collins. a certified
public accountant, and efficiency oN-
pert. also will speak this afternoon.
his subject being What business
man should know"
Officers for tho next year will bo
elected at tho closing scssion OF con
vcntion tomorrow.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
HEAD OF KU KLUX
OFFERS REWARD

Atlanta, Ca. Jan IA reward Of
800 was offered tonight by Colonel
William i. Simmons. imperial wizard
Of the knights of the Ku 1<luN Khan,
for the arrest and conviction of amy
person who uses the name ku kluN
Khan in an unlawful manner or in con-
nection with any purpose or movement
not sanctioned by law"
In q statement he referred to re-
ports of persons attempting to init
midate both whites and negroes in SOY
oral scctions Ay posing as members OF
the organization.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION
FOR CAROLINA BANK

Greenwood. S. c., Ian. 1.-THE Peo-
pics Bank of Greenwood. capital $780,
600 and approximately 100000 in DE-
posits, went into voluntary liquidation
today with the approval OF the state
bank examiner. Directors stated that
all depositors would be paid
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
ARREST SEVEN AS
MURDER SUSPECTS

Kaufman. Texas. Jan. 17.-Soven men
were arrested today as suspects in
connection with tho murder Saturday V
night of MIR. and Mrs. j. Il. willard an
Bgcd couple on their farm near here.
No formal charges were filed against
tho men.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
HAREil(G WILL CALL A
SPECIAL SESSION APR.

Washington, Jan, tI--ronEross will
be called into special session April 4th.
according to information given mem
bcrs OF tho house ways and means
committee today by Chairman Fordney
on his return from Marion where he
conferred with prcsident.olect Hard
ing.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
on nnIiALE OF nEn,t

Lima, Peru, Jan. 11.--Rosendro Ba-
dani Is to proceed to the United States
on behalf of the Peruvian government
in an cndeavor to interest manufac-
turers in sending exhibits to sample
fair TO be held here next July.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
COLORADO MAN DIES
WEEK AFTER MARRIAGE

! Iiborty, Mo-, Jan. III. l..
: CouEer. 80 years old, of Glen 4
! wood Springs. Colo. who was
! married Saturday to Miss
! Catherine NJ, Johnson of Kan 4
! sas City, died late yesterday. 4
! Physicians assigned acute indi-
; gcstton as the cause. 4
T. ~
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18
Weather

Today fair east, rain or snow
: west portion. Warmer We'd
nesday; unsettled rain or
snow in extreme west portion.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18

CONTINUED on Page Two>
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-18

Anyway, We have the great
est regular" army in the
world. Ask those that went
against them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
THIS is INDIANA
DAY AT STATE
PLAYGROUND
Special Program Tonight for
Benefit of High Of
ficials.
TABLEAU TO BE STAGED

Today IS Indiana day at the Indian
apolis Industrial Exposition at the State
Playground, and a program suitable to
the occasion has been arranged for this
evening"
Among the State officials and members
of the Indiana day committee who are
to be present are Governor Warren T.
McCTay; Ed Jackson, secretary Of State
|. Newt Brown, secretary Of the State
board Of agriculture: Adjutant General
Harry B. Smith; William Jones. treas
urer of the State board of agriculture
Thomas j. Grant, president of the State
board Of agriculture, and Wallace 0.
Lee, chairman &C the committee.
Harry o. Nicoli, assistant chairman OF
the ticket committee and in charge OF
ticket sales at the industrial exposition
said that the count ON tickets ran over
$4,000 yesterday-that is, for the entire
day. from 1880 a. m. to 1880 D. m.
Lieutenant Jones of the traffic squad
declared that more than 5000 automo.
biies were parked in the Playground anC
on Thirty Eighth street; that this wal
the largest crowd of automobiles evel
there. And according 10 James p. fret.
ton, superintendent OF the Indianapolli
Street Railway Company, 1000 peopl,
were carried on the street cars last night
Continued on Page Nine.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
RALSTON SAYS
REPUBLICANS
RALLY TO HIM
Charges C. o. P. Candi-
date for Wide-Open
Town.
JEWETT RULE HIT
Speakers at 10th Ward
Meeting Rap Ad-
ministratiOn.

Republican administrations from
that of President Harding on down to
that of Mayor Charles w. Jewett
were criticised by speakers at Dem
ocratic rally in the Tenth ward at
Hoyt and State avenues last night.
Samuel Lewis Shank, Republican
nominee for mayor, was personally
attacked by practically every speak
er, including Boyd NJ. Ralston, his
Democratic opponent.
Two hundred persons jammed the
Tenth ward Democratic headquarters
where the meeting was held. Otto Ray
Democratic councilmanic candidate, and
Z. J. Sexton, Tenth ward chairman,
spoke to an overflow meeting in the
street outside. They said there were
more than one hundred persons at the
outdoor gathering.
CHARGES SHANK WITH
DOUBLE DEALING.
ION this side of Washington street Mr..
Shank is against Mr.. Jewett and on the
north side of Washington street he is
running hand and head with him. de-
clared Mr.. Ralston. "Cp there he ex-
poets to gain votes by being with Jewett
down here he expects to gain votes by
being against Jewett."
However, Mr.. Ralston stated: II have
no desire to hurt the feelings Of any
Republican friend who comes out to hear
US at this time. We are gaining Repub-
lican votes by tens. hundreds; yes, thou
sands. 1 believe l will receive more Re-
Continued on Page Seyen.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
ROCHESTER, N.
PICKED FOR MAY
MEETING PLACE
Purchasing Agents Re-eIect
All Present Officers, Save
Secretary.

Rochester, y. Y. was selected by the
National Association of Purchasing
Agents for their convention next May,
with Boston running close second for
the honor. On the motion of a Boston
delegate the choice Of Rochester was
made unanimous. More than two thou
sand votes were cast.
The convention also reelected all Of
its present officers with the exception IF
the secretary. L. F. Boffey. New York,
the present secretary, will be succeeded
by Howard X. Hayden. New York. The
officers reelected are: w. L. Chandler,
Mishawaka, president; A. II. Reinhardt
Chicago, first vice president; 7. P.
Webster, Montreal, second vice president; ;
A. Y. Howland, Boston, third vice presi-
dent; S. f. Woodbury., Portland, Ore,
fourth vice president; u. f. Ferguson,
Pittsburgh, fifth vice president, and W.
j. Gamble, Buffalo, treasurer.
An entirely new constitution was adopt
ed by the unanimous vote Of the assocIa-
tion. 1t was decided that hereafter the
conventions will be held in May instead
of October.
The convention was expected TO close
this afternoon with discussions of these
questions: "Is There Il Place for the Mid
dleman?" should We Have Contracts
Separate and Apart from Our Regular
Purchase Order Forms?' Does Tariff At
feet Purchasingf" SHOULD Old Contracts
and Purchase Orders be Repriced to Low
er Market Prices 2"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
BLOODHOUNDS
CHASE MAN WHO
ATTACKED GIRL
Daughter of Kentucky Coal
Operator Left Bound and
Unconscious on Bed.
Special to The Times.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. 13.-Fifty
armed men and bloodhounds today
secured the woods near the home of Ed
Kincade, coal operator at Lewisport, Ky,
near here in search OF the man who at
tackled Kincade's 21-year-old daughter,
Ruby, and left her bound and uncOn-
sci0us on a bed in her home.
Miss kincade, according to word re-
ceived here this morning, IS reported to
be in serious condition. She is said
to be suffering from q blow on the head
received during the struggle with her
alleged assailant.
Reports from Hawesville, Ky. five
miles from Lewisport said the dogs had
followed the trail through the woods
to that place, where the posse learned
that strange white man had asked
how he could get across the river late
yesterday afternoon.
With a complete description Of this
man, the posse of Kentuckians crossed
the Ohio River to Carrelton. Ind.
According to reports, Miss kincade
was attacked as she entered her home
late yesterday afternoon She was struck
over the head with some sort OF a blunt
instrument and bound and gagged. Her
sister, is said to have found her several
hours later when she returned home.
AT late hour this morning the posse.
had not been heard from other than that
they had crossed the river at Camel
ton,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The honor of
the knights of the Ku- Klux Khan is un-
sullied by the financial dealings Of the
organization, Col William j. Simons, im-
perial wizard, today told the House Rules
Committee, which is considering resolu-
tions for a Congressional investigation
of the Klan.
Simmons characterized charges against
the Khan as based on prejudice and de-
MED Klansmen had destroyed court rec
ords in Atlanta. Ga.
DISCLAIMS RACE
OR CREED MALACE.
The Imperial Wizard discIaimed malice
against any race or creed. He described
himself as an Irish Protestant, a member
of the Baptist and of the con-
gregationalist churches, Spanish -Ameri-
can war veteran and a FLOWING and
law-abiding citizen. After a lengthy de-
fense of the Klan, with general denial
of any violent or Iawless act by the
organization, Colonel Simmons exclaimed
solemnly:
standing here in the presence of God,
before this committee, from one of the
greatest making and deliberative
bodies in the world, and standing in the
capital of our great Nation. l say
to you. gentlemen, that II the Ku-klux
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
NO CRISIS SEEN
in FIRST SPLIT
IN JOBPARLEY
Gompers Files Minor
ity Report on Rail-
road Laws.
ASK EXPENSE CUT
Abolish Labor Board,
S-HOur Day, Com
mittee's Desire.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Presi-
dent Harding's national unemploy.
ment conference split along widely di-
vergent lines today in the reports
submitted by the various committees
dealing with the present economic
depression and suggested remedies.
A report submitted to the confer
ence by the powerful committee on
manufacturing contained recommen-
dations of a drastic nature, including
the total abolition of the railway
labor board and the transfer of its
powers to the interstate commerce
commission; the repeal of the Adam.
son (railway) act, and settlement OF
the Governments obligations to the
railways.
Opposition to the reduction Of wages,
the repeal Of the Adamson eight hour
law, abolition of the railway labor board,
and "the granting OF vast sums Of money
TO railroad corporatiOns'-waS voiced In
minority report from the manufac-
turers' committee presented TO the con
ference by Samuel Gompers, president OF
the American Federation Of Labor.
The minority report recommended:
L. There must be adopted no policy
of wage reduction. On the contrary
there must be policy calling for the
highest possible rate of wages In
every industry.
3. There should be adopted as a
permanent policy everywhere busi-
ness standards which eliminate prof
iteering. place commodities upon the
market at the lowest possible cost
per unit and enable manufacturers to
base unit costs npon 100 per cent
utilization of the productive capacity
of plants.
3. The establishment Of uniform
cost accounting and publicity for pro-
ductIon accounts.
The conference voted TO have Secretary
Hoover appoint a standing committee
Continued on Page Six.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
BURKETT CASE
In JURY'S HANDS
Court, in Instructions, Points
Out Evidences of Insanity
and Forgery.

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-The case Of Mrs.
Emma Richardson Burkett Of Hillsdale,
Ind, charged with forgery in connection
with an alleged signature OF the late
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, was sent TO
the jury today.
In charging the Jury, Judge Tolley
dwelt upon the question of insanity, and
reminded the jury that both Dr. Perry
and DR.. Lychtenstein, the TomDs
physicians, had expressed the belief that
Mrs. Burkett was paranoiac and sub
tect 10 deIusions.
He dwelt upon the testimony regard
ing the letter alleged 10 have been
written to John Wright in Indiana, offer
ing rewards for his services as a wit
ness, and pointed out that handwriting
experts had decided Mrs. Burkett wrote
this letter and that the alleged signature
Of Theodore Roosevelt TO the note Of
$50, 600 was a forgery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
Special to Indiana Daily Times
and Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Special to Indiana Daily Times
and Philadelphia Public Ledger.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13-PhiIa nder
Chase Knox, junior United States Sena-
tor from Pennsylvania and a dominant
figure in the last four Republican
administrations, died suddenly last
night at his home at 1927 X
street. stroke of apoplexy as he was
walking from the library to the dining
room caused his death. He had spent a
short time in the library prior to pre-
pairing for dinner with Mrs. Knox and
his secretary, Warren f. Martin.
Senator Knox returned - the United
States on Monday aboard the Celtic,
after several weeks spent in England.
Accompanied by Mrs. Knox he had mo-
tored through southern England for a
brief vacation. He had refrained studi-
ousiy from political discussions and pub
lie appearances, although numerous in
vitations were extended by British lead
ers. His only formal engagement was
with his friend, Col. George Harvey, the
American ambassador
On his arrival in New York, Senator
Knox had complained of feeling tired. In
spite of that he insisted on coming to
Washington for day or two before going
Continued On Page EIeyen.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
INSPECTOR OF
is
QUESTIONED
u. S. Authorities Con-
tinue Inquiry After
Francis Visit.
BURGLAR IN KY.
Taken to Louisville to
Garry Out Promise
of Prosecutor.

All eyes were centered upon the
Federal grand jury today, which is
expected to make a report on the
revelations growing out of the con-
fession of Frank Francis, the Louis
vile burglar, who involved J. Her
bert Hartman, Republican nominee
for city judge, in a scandal and con-
nected county, city officials and men,
bers of the police force with rum
running operations.
The grand jury was in session all
forenoon and among those ushered into
the room were Chief of Police Jerry Kin
ney and Herbert r. Fletcher, Inspector
Of detectives, who was before the grand
jury nearly an hour. The latter was be-
fore the county grand jury practically
all day yesterday
Fletcher. who has been before both
the Federal and county grand juries in
connection with the case, and who
blocked the first move to bring Francis
here by notifying the Louisville au-
thorities that they would lose their pris-
Oner if he appeared in Indianapolis, is
reported to have met Hartman late yes
terday afternoon in the Merchants Bank
building.
Information to this effect, coming from
a person who said he saw the pair in
the building. was surprising to those
who have followed the case. because it
had been announced by Ira Holmes, Hart
mans attorney. that latter had left the
city for the time being.
Inspector Fletcher stoutly denied he
had seen Hartman when he was Informed
about the report.
Il haven't seen either one Of the Hart
mans (referring TO Herbert and his
brother Fred) since Fred brought thai
bunch of goods down here last week,
Fletcher said. He also denied he was in
the Merchants Bank building yesterday.
PROMINENT IN
POLICE CIRCLES.
The inspector has been prominent IN
the police end of the investigation, hav-
ing accompanied Chief Kinney in nearly
all of his journeys 10 Louisville to ques
tion Francis and TO bring him 20 this
city.
The Marion County grand jury re-
turned seven indictments, but none was
related TO the Francis case
The return Of these counts courthouse
officials said, indicated that the jury had
cleared its decks for a report on the
Francis plot, which is expected some
time tomorrow The official reporter for
the grand jury has been busily engaged
in transcribing the evidence of all wit
nesses relative to the investigation, which
Continued on Page Sikh
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
Senator Knox, Republican
Leader and Statesman, Dies

WASHINGTON. Oct. Is.-President
Harding, all high officials in the Govern
ment and leaders In Congress win attend
the funeral services for Senator Philander
C. Knox. which will be held here tomor-
row morning.
The burial will be near the Knox sum
mer home at Valley Forge, Pa.
The services will be held at IL o'clock
in the st. Johns Episcopal Church, "the
Presidents Church." near the White
House.
Tho Senate paid sorrOwfuI tribute to
Senator Knox:
As soon as the Senate met Senator PEN
rose formally announced the death of his
colleague and proposed a resolution pro-
V;ding for a committee of seventeen
Senators tG take charge of the funeral.
The resolution was adopted, and as a
once adjourned until tomorrow.
President Harding, commenting on the
sudden death of Senator Knox, said to-
day. "The shoekingly sudden death of
Senator Knox brings y,ry great loss to
the country. His was a distinctly high
place among the foremost statesmen of
America. And he was no less beloved ~
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
Simmons Upholds Ku-Klux;
Says Stir Due to Traitors

, KIan was guilty OF hundredth part of
the charges that have been made against
us L would from this room send g
telegram calling together the grand
councilium for the purpose of forever
disbanding the Klan in every section of
the United States"
SAYS ATTACKS
UNJUSTIFIABLE.
Colonel Simmons attributed the pres
ent trouble of the Khan, to "acts Of
traitors within the organization, the jeal-
Ousy of other organizations and unjust
able attacks by the press" He said that
a similar assault had been made on the
Masonic organization fifty years ago.
"There has not been presented and can
not be presented any proof that the Ku-
Klux Klan is an organization of out
laws or lawbreakers," he exclaimed.
TOM WATSON
CREATES FURORE.
Senator "TOm' Watson stormy petrol
of Georgia politics, created a furOre in
the Ku-Klux Klan hearing before the
committee.
While Col W. J. Simmons, the imperial
wizard, was being examined as to the
klan's finances, and the salaries paid its
officers, Senator Watson stfolled into< <the
committee room and publicly congratu-
lated tbe wizard on his testimony.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-13
Improvement Noted in
Diphtheria Cases

Slight Improvement in the diphtheria
situation was noted today by DR.. Her
man G. Morgan, secretary Of the city
board of public health. He said cases
were not developing in Haughville and
East Tenth street, the newly affected dis
tricts, with the same rapidity as they
broke out in sections of the south side.
where the epidemic started. A total Of
172 new cases have been repotred so far
this month. Thirteen new eases were
tabulated Wednesday. The death rate
is not alarming, DIR. Morgan said, the
total for, this month being Z, but 1t be-
hooves parents, nevertheless, not to neg
lect any precaution to prevent children
from being infected, he said.