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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Four Abducted, Robbed,
And Beaten in Chicago

CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-Chicago is be-
ing cursed with a crime wave of un-
usual severity and atrocity, begin
ming with the kidnapping of the guests
of two big hotels. These visitors were
subjected to severe beatings before
and after robbery and were eventu-
ally thrown out of automobiles The
victims are John A. McRae. Detroit
manufacturer, his wife. Edith; and
John G. Allen, one of Mr.. McRae .
business associates. A fourth per-
son in this party is believed to have
been an accomplice of the robbers.
The NcRaes and their two companions
were held up in the street. separated
placed in two automobiles and robbed
as the machines sped through the
streets. Mrs. McRae managed to
save three diamond rings, which she
held in her mouth, but the robbers
tore of her clothes. even her shoes.
seeking the rest of her jewels ans
money. Her husband and Allen were
also robbed of all their valuables.
The second KIDNAPPING was that Of
Arthur c. Ruth. Of Des Moines. prom
inent inventor. who may die of his
injuries. His tormentors chained him
~ Nhc AtdA oCol VI hAS ddtOiiophC
with skid chains, gagged him with
cleaning rags from the emergency box
on the machine. robbed him and beat
him cruelty. His skull Is fractured
and he may not survive.
Four cracksmen today surprised and
overpowered a watchman in the wur-
liter Music House. and then blew
open three safes in the store. secur-
ing $4,000.
"A delivery truck from a fashion
able garment house. carrying $4,000
in dresses and wraps. purchased for
Christmas gifts. was held up by rob-
bers, who beat and threw OF the
driver and escaped with the entire
shipment.
Another driver and helper on
truck, carrying clothing and furs val
ued at se5.ooo. were overpowered by
FIVE bandits. who made away with
the Christmas collection.
d. ]. Steele was just starting out
to make some belated Christmas pur-
chases when a pair of bandits re-
lieved him of the task by taking
his automobile and $1,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Irish Book Passage
In Gaelic Language

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Hundreds
OF Irishmen who are going to Ire
land now either for visits or to
Rtay are writing their orders for
passage to the steamship companies
in Gaelic IL was learned today.
Consequently many steamship COM
panies are being hard pressed to
ind persons capable Of translating
the letters.
The United States lines discovered
two of their employees, Alfred O'Far-
reu and Robert I. Donigan. were
Gaelic scholars and turned over a
number of orders to them. They
discovered one was from Harry Bo-
land. secretary to Eamonn de Valera
asking for passage on the Pam
handle State for next Wednesday.
He will be one of a party of six
The piers will be decorated in their
honor and the Panhandle state viii
be escorted down the bay by two
tugs charted by Irish Republican
zdherents-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Foreign Delegates Send
Greetings to Americans
All Declare Conference Will Be Success and
Mean Peace on Earth as
Never Before.


Christmas greetings to the people
of America were issued yesterday
by the heads of the various for
eign delegations at the limitations
conference. They were as follows:
From Arthur James Balfour, on
behalf of the British delegation:
Il welcome the opportunity
of sending Christmas greetings
TO my American friends, known
and unknown. II this be the
season which above all others
suggests thoughts Of peace on
earth and good will towards
men. surely there are no ma
tions between whom peace
should be more secure and good
will more ardent than the two
great peoples of English
speech. Such has always been
my faith: and never did IL seem
nearer complete realization
than at a moment when, under
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
OLD SAINT NICK
HAS BUSY Time
IN CAPITAL CITY
Rich and Poor, Tots and
Business Men Made
Happy.

Thousands of Washington homes
are today receiving a bit of Christ
mas cheer. Rich and poor are be-
ing remembered on this day set
aside in the memory of One who
thought only of what He might do
for others.
Veteran organizations. welfare or
ganizations, associations, clubs and
individuals. all are out with their
baskets of gifts. food, clothing and
good wishes for those less fortunate
then themselves. As far as is hu-
manly possible all Washington is
happy today.
In a last-minute rush on the
stores last night. shoppers drove the
sales folk almost frantic. But the
friends are now remembered, and all
is quiet among the downtown stores;
Trade Unusually Good.
The Christmas Eve crowds tested
the good nature and efficiency of the
traffic force to its utmost, and the
victory is with the force. The Mer-
ton feels the entire police force is
entitled to the highest commenda-
ton for their able handling of
downtown crowds, and their annual
Christmas greetings so state. The
business men declare that business
has been unusually good during the
holiday season.
The Salvation Army spent a busy
day yesterday distributing the
usual baskets of food and clothing
to the city's needy. During the
morning hours 500 of these baskets
were distributed from the newly
dedicated home of the First Corps
at SOC z street under direction of
Maj. J. G. McGee, commander of the
district. During the afternoon 500
children were made happy by the
Salvation Army at the Christmas
entertainment. Toys and gifts were
given out. Tomorrow morning the
Army gives its annual theater party
to the children at the Cosmos.
Disabled Vets Remembered.
With visits from the Red Cross,
the American Legion and other or
ganizations Walter Reed Hospital
has not been forgotten. The Red
Cross Volunteer Corps brought every
variety of Christmas food and the
Legion came to talk over old times.
The Rainbow Division Veterans
were much in evidence.
On Christmas eve the Red Cross
entertained thirty little children al
the Red Cross House. The Red
Cross is distribut ting the many VOL
unteer gifts that came in during
the past week.
The Children's Hospital was the
scene of great rejoicing when the
little folk found themselves treated
to a Christmas tree. Santa Claus
and plenty of good food and gifts.
The nurses entertainea their wards
with Christmas carols
Y. M. c. A. breakfast Tomorrew,
The Y. M. C. A. dormitory men
hold their annual Christmas break.
fast tomorrow morning and men
away from home will join in cele-
bration. The boxes from home win
all be distributed at the breakfast
Mont Alto Hospital and st. Eliza
beth's have been busy for days re-
ceiving visitors who came with re-
membranes. The Central Union
Mission and the Gospel Mission have
done their part to make 1t a real
Christmas.
With the close of the shopping
on Christmas Eve carolers took
charge of the city streets and the
late hours last night ana carly
hours today rang with their songs.
Many OF these visited the -hospitals
and District institutions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
SOVIET CONGRESS
CHEERS AMERICA

MOSCOW, Dec. 24.-An indication
That the Soviet government may re-
wise some OF her policies to Mt the
ideals of the United States was fore
seen here tonight in the actions OF
the All Russian Soviet congress.
Premier Lenin, in his address be-
fore the meeting of delegates as
sembied from every province Of the
republic. bitterly attacked the pres
enA status of international relations
He spoke kindly Of the United States
and his favorable remarks were Wild
iy cheered by the delegates.
That Russia had agreed TO con-
tribute 100000 to augment Amer
lean famine relief within her oor-
ders, was announced.
In commenting on the economic SIT
nation in Russia, Lenin announced
that industrial production in the re-
public amounted to only s per cent
ef what 1t was before the war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25

American leadership. so much
is being done towards diminish
ing armaments and removing
causes OF international offence.
A Christmsstide SO spent
should be the surest prelude
to a Happy New Year"
Japan's Best Wishes.
From Admiral Baron TomosaburC
kato. for the Japanese delegation
The greater powers Of Eu-
rope, America and Asia have
given tangible evidence OF their
sincerity, which speaks more
powerfully than any words that
have hitherto been pledged.
With such an understanding as
the naval reduction means. the
hope of international justice is
extended to all mankind. Peace
on earth and good will towards
men has never been more earn
estly promised by the nations
than at this present Christmas
time, which should be one os
worldwide rejoicing"
From DR.. V. X. Wellington Koo
Chinese ambassador to Great Brit.
ain, leader OF the Chinese deleea.
tion.
Christmas this year comes
in the midst OF an epoch max
ing event. The spirit of Christ
mas animates the atmosphere
OF the great international con-
ference now taking place I'm
the Capital of the United
States; a concerted effort is be-
ing made to prepare for he
dawn Of new era in the world.
out of this conference let US
hope that international peace
will be assured upon the s-atta
foundation OF justice. mutual
obedience and cordial fellow
ship"
From Albert Sarraut. minister oI
and president of tn,
French delegation:
Il hope sincerely and deeply
that Christmas. 1921, will see
the success OF this conference
and that, once more. will be
true the worldwide known
phrase: Peace on earth and
good will to men OF all ma
tions!"
FIom Senator Carlo Schanzer
leader of the italian delegation:
Has Profound Significance.
The fact that the conference
is about to conclude its great
work around Christmas time is
not lacking, to my mind. of a
profound significance. Christ is
the apostle and symbol of good
ness, of mans love for God and
for his neighbor, of mutual
tolerance among men and OF
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Japan SEES
PEACE REIGN
Premier Lauds Pact and
Asks No Guarantee
For Japan Proper.

Tokyo. Dec. 24.-Jspan, ac-
co.ding to Premier Takahashi.
sees the four-power Pacific
treaty as an agent that VIII
wipe out danger of war in the
Pacific.
Removing any thought that
the premier might merely be
talking in diplomatic lam
guage," came the statement
from a high quarter that
Japan does not consider it
necessary that the pact be in
terpreted as obligating the
other nations party to 1t TO
guarantee the territorial in
tegrity of Japan proper.
Il see no reason to doubt
that the conference has re-
moved effectually all possible
danger of armed conflict on
the Pacific" Takahashi said.
The premier also held out
hope that Japan would enter
future conferences. and dis
claimed that his nation has
any territorial ambitions in
Manchuria or Siberia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
LEADS TO ARREST

NEW YORK, Dec 24.-Antoinette
Ureau. a Belgian domestic servant.
accused OF stealing 100000 worth
of articles from the homss Of New
York women for whom she worked,
was held without bail in the wash
ington Heights Court todav. The
estimate of her thefts was given
by Assistant District Attorney
Goodman. who said he believed
she had sent most Of the loot to
Belgium. The rest is supposed TO
be in pawnshops here.
The woman's arrest followed her
kilograms OF Christmas greeting to
several of her alleged victims.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
CRIME WAVE HITS
new YORK CITY
CHRISTMAS Eve
Three Dead, Several Hurt
In Bandit Gun Fights
And HOld-Ups.

NEW YORKADec. 24.-On Christ
mas Eve, New Work is combating
one of the worst crime waves IN
police history.
Within the last twenty-four hours
there have been nine major ron
berries and many smaller ones
Three men are dead, two men and
woman wounded as a result of ban
dit gun fights.
Killed Rich Jeweler.
carl Mollar, ca, and his wife were
sitting in their home in the Bronx
today when bandit entered and
tried to hold them up. They re-
sisted. The bandit shot and killed
NolIar and wounded his wife. lie
seized $4,000 worth of jewelry-
MoHar was a jeweler - and ran.
Police caught him within block.
He gave the name of Arlic westlins.
81 and said he committed the crime
to get money to buy his mother a
pre- sent.
Gilbert o. Wright. treasurer OF
the Lighter CAPTAINS Union in
Brooklyn, was checking his accounts
in his Office this afternoon when FIVE
bandits entered. held him up ana
robbed the safe. Two other men
who came in during the robbery
were bound. gagged and searched.
Philip S. Honeywood. nephew of
the Earl of Devon, was recovering
from a fractured skull sustained
when bandit asked him for a lift
he was driving on lonely road
in New Jersey and then black
lacked him. .
One Bandit Killed.
Nelson Levy, bandit, was shot and
killed when, with a companion, he
held up a United Cigar Store in the
Bronx. Two detectives were wounded
in the gun fight The other bandit
escaped, but was taken in Engle-
wood. n. j.. this afternoon. He gave
the name of oats.
Leon Sottili. Bronx saloonkeeper,
was killed when he resisted bandits
who raided his 'barroom. Henry
Edison drove robbers away from his
fathers jewelry shop with a fusil-
ade of shots.
Highwaymen obtained 81 900 in
jewels in a Bowery cafe. taking
them from one of the diners. Three
masked men held up a Bronx drug
gist and escaped with the receipts.
leaving him bound to a radiator
Two men arrested in a police clean
up of suspects gave the names OF
Harlow Tower and August REID. and
admitted. according to detectives.
that they held up the Niagara Trust
Company. at Niagara Falls. October
81. and bank at Ashtabula. Ohio.
last August.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
By BERNARD SHAW.
Especial Cable Dispatch.)

LONDON, Dec. 24.-No decision
has been reached by the Dali Eir-
eann as / write these lines; but
that doesn't matter, whether II
ratifies the agreement or not. Ire
land will have to govern itself IN
the future. which means that her
troubles are beginning. and not
ending.
II Mr.. Lloyd George unsheathes
the sword, which. with that genius
for saying the wrong thing at the
wrong moment, which has gained
him in England the reputation OF
saying the right thing at the right
moment. he fourishes in the race
Of the Irish plenipotentiaries on
their last evening together oeiore
dinner. he will be fighting for the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
EMBASSIES HEAR
CHRISTMAS SONGS,
BY RADIOPHONE;
Use Portable
Set in Auto to Broad
cast Music.

An aut IN b lie transmitting
Christmas carols by radio telephone
surprised pedestrians in the down.
town section of the city last night
and entertained dignitaries at sew
eral embassies. The entertainment,
was furnished under the auspices
OF the Washington Radio Club. and
so far as is known. is the first at
tempt in the history of radio thai
a portable radio telephone receiv.
ing set has been used in conjunc.
tion with a loud-speaking appara.
tus to broadcast Yuletide music to
the public at large.
Entire radio and loud-speak
ing equipment were installed in 8
touring car loaned for the occa
sion by George c. Rice Auto Com.
pany. The car started from Thir,
teenth street and New York ave.
nue. northwest. and after a prelimi.
nary test circied the White Hous.
grounds and proceeded in order tc
the British, French and italian en-
.bassies. The machfns then returned
to the business district. giving ten.
various newspaper buildings.
Songs by Quartet.
The quartet was stationed at the
White and Boyer Electrical Shop,
81 Thirteenth street northwest
and the songs were clearly rem
dered through the radio appara-
tus with which the automobile was
equipped.
The singers, volunteers from
Trinity Episcopal Church of Ia.
koma Park, ID. c., included Mis-.
Elizabeth Waters, soprano soloist
Mrs. Robert Waters. alto: A. Nc.
Kenzie, tenor, and Gulian Barker
basso. Christmas music of an un.
usually attractive type was sung.
Successful repetition of the music
with the small antennae erected on
the auto was made possible by the
use of the super-sensitive type
JM-2 short wave radio-audio fire.
quency amplifier recently devel-
oped by the Radio Instrument Com
navox was used for the loud
speaker.
The concert was suggested and
managed by James w. Cook. a
memter of the Washington Radio
Club, and radio inspector at the
radio test shop OF the Washington
Navy Yard. Valuable assistance in
the arrangements. installation OF
the apparatus and experimental de-
velopment was rendered by H. II.
Lyon, president of the club; II. A.
Snow. secretary; Andrew J. White
w. b. Perine, Robert II. Worrall
and Edwin l.. Powell. members
The concert constituted, the first
gun in the publicity campaign for
the Third Fourth Radio District
Annual American Convention, to he
held at the Raleigh Hotel on Feb
ruary II and. is.
Arranged by Club.
II has been predicted that radio
telephone receivers are destined to
supplant the phonograph in the
home. Recent developments In
Chicago. Pittsburgh, New York and
Newark, n. j., show rapid strides
in this direction. Operas, instru.
mental concerts, church services
and lectures constitute the, daily
programs broadcasted by the high
rcwer radio telephone station 10
Gated in these cities which can be
heard in Washington through a
sensitive radio receiver.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25

Britain immediately accepted refused
expected will be
declared the minimum that be accepted Italy refused be
finally agreed she shall have
with refused referred
Hughes proposals Tokyo which WILL said Japanese
night the original $4,000 allotted under
the capital ship plan.
Hughes announced that he will submit
limiting the The
believes that President Harding very sympa-
British abolition ard fully
will give serious consideration any future suggestion
Great Britain make.
1t suggested 10 British conference circles that the ap
difficulty reaching the
that other might them
British
will make definite proposals that all
abolish submarines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Coal Output at Low Record.

Coal production declined again dur
ing the week ended December II. and
established q new low record for this
season Of the year. The total output
i bituninous coal was 7.o4s.ooo tons
b the average. per working day l.
900 tons. The lowest daily aver
Ne in any December Of the past eight
Ears. the period over which the
ecords of current output extend. was
I, y7s 900 tons in 1914
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
COL. FORBES ASKS
EDUCATORS HELP

well-known educators will confer
in Washington this week-December
%, 80 and 31-in responst to an
invitation from Col. Charles r. Forbes,
director of the U. s. Veterans Bu-
reau.
The conference will discuss the
present system and future plans OF
rehabilitating the disabled veterans.
A permanent policy in the recon-
struction OF the wars disabled Will
be the goal of the conference. The
government has 101 900 disabled vet
Grams in vocational Training.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Soviet Gains in -Puebla.

MEXICO CITY. Dec 24.-The Soviet
republic established in portions of the
city of Puebla Is being extended,
newspaper adyices received here to-
night indicated. The remainder Of the
city is held by government forces who
have made no attempt to disturb the
invaders, It was said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
egyptian Riots QuelIed.

CAIRO, Dec. 24.-British troopers
queIled the rioters in Gisa, suburb
of Cairo. today after five natives
had beens killed and twenty
wounded. The situation now is in
complete control Of the military.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
HUGHES SPRINGS SURPRISE BY PROPOSAL OF new
COMPROMISE ON SUBMARINE TONNAGE QUESTION;
FRENCH OPPOSITION SPLITS PARLEY "WIDE OPEN"
DRASTIC SUBMARINE CUT
URGED IN AMERICAS PLAN
New Ratio Reduces Undersea Tonnage of
Big Powers By One Third.

Secretary Hughes endeavor far possible.
opposition of the submarine
warfare submitted the full naval
differing from that he originally suggested
follows:
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15

lied the turbulent southern republic.
DR.. Munson believes that Oregon
will be a good ruler for the republic
and to substantiate this statement he
declared that DR.. E. j. Dillon, one of
the best posted men in the world
on international diplomacy, is the
personal advisor of the Mexican rul-
er. This fact, he believes, indicates
that President Oregon is willing t.
take the advice of enlightened states
men.
Thursday afternoon remarkable
large crowd, considering the charac-
ter of the weather, was present to
hear the National Male Quartet. an
organization which pleased immense
ly even though the rain poured on the
big tent and at times almost drowned
out the singers voices. Last night
also, the same quartet furnished a
pleasing prelude to the lecture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15
VILLA WASN'T
REALLY WANTED
So SAYS Chautauqua
Lecturer In Talk On
Mexico
AT CHAUTAUOUA

Tonight-"The Man From Home. !"
comedy drama.
Saturday Afternoon-Music; lee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15
HIGH SPOTS IN
GEORGIA NEWS

j. P. Hogg, of Buena Vista, has
filed suit against the w. W. Bradley
Warehouse Company of Columbus
for damages amounting to 81, 2O9.52
to SO bales of cotton stored in the
warehouse and ruined by water
when the warehouse was flooded bv
the rising river few months ago.
The proposed trade tour of the
business men of Dublin under auspi-
ces of the Chamber of Commerce
has been postponed several months.
A movement has been started there
for the building of city auditor
ium.
Following quarrel with his wife
Thursday, N. D, Thomas, street car
conductor of Savannah, suffering
with pistol wounds that will prove
fatal, told police that his wife had
shot him. Police, however, assert
that they have conclusive evidence
that the man shot himself.
A citizens committee from Hahira
failed to identify the body of a white
man taken from the Suwanee river
April as that of B. l.. Cumbus, Ha.
hira postmaster, who has been miss.
ing since March Is.
The county commissioners of Up.
son county have decided to continue
the appropriation for part payment
OF the salary of the county demon
stratiOn agent. The appropriation
was discontinued several month.
ago but the demand for an agent
were so strong the commissioner
reconsidered.
Governor Hugh Dorsey has ISSUED
a proclamation calling on the people
of Georgia to give literally to tn
fund being raised to save the live
of millions of Cnnese, VINO are
threatened with starvation.
The Bank of Talbotton. who's
building was destroyed by fire Tues
dav, reopened Wednesday in anothe
building. In a short time the banl
will erect building of its own.
Judge Malcolm D. Jones was hclt
Thursday by the Supreme court tt