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Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Watson Charges Of Hanging WA.E.F.
Soldiers Will Be Probed; Lafayette
Is Flayed By Senator From Georgia
Special Committee Will Meet Monday Map Out Plan For
Investigation; Bitter Debate Marks Discussions AS
Charges Are Again Denied; French Are Criticized

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4. = Investi-
cation by a special senate committee
OF the charges of Senator Watson.
Democrat, Georgia, that American sol
diera In France were hanged without
trial and s.hCZ by officers orders. was
assured today when the senate. after
three hours discussion. unanimously
re-ordered the inquiry.
The special committee, headed by
Senator Brandegee, Republican, Con
necticut, will meet next Monday to
upon procedure.
Another speech by the Georgia SEN
ator in support of his charges. wrang-
ling between senators over the word
ing of the inquiry resolution. and par
mixups preceded the final
order for the investigation to proceed.
The senate finally and unanimously
adopted a new and amended resolu-
tion declarily the inquiry. and anoth.
er empowering the committee to sub
poena persons and papers. A resOlu-
tion submitted yesterday for dismiss
ing the inquiry. did not materialize.
Instead, Senator Simmons, South Car
olina. proposed the new resolution
which was adopted with an amend
ment that an inquiry should be made
into Senator Watson's charges and
not into the senator himself. A reso-
luton was adopted giving the commit
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
FATE Of IRELAND.
!. IS Up TO ULSTER
Sim Fein and British Said
To Have Agreed on All
But North Ireland

LONDON, Nov. 4.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press) s)--Developments In the
negotiations towards an irish settle
ment now are understood to hang on
the conferences which Sir james
Craig, the Ulster premier, will have In
the next few days with Premier Lloyd
George, and Sir Edward Carson.
A special meeting was held by the
Ulster cabinet in Belfast today prior
to the departure of Sir James for Lon
don. He will spend the weekend
with his son at Eton. meeting the
prime minister. II Is expected. on Mon
day.
AT Irish headquarters today. 1t was
stated that the British representa-
tives and the Sim Feiners had reach
ed a measure of accord that promised
solution of all issues and that Ul-
ster now was as great a stumbling
block in the path of the negotiations
from the governments point OF view
as from that OF the Sim Fein.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Mrs. Obenchain Collapses
And Is Unable To Testify
When Called By Grand Jury

LOS ANGELES. Nov. g. Mrs.
Madalynne Obenchain today got the
opportunity she had sought to appear
before a grand jury and be heard but
was unable to utilize 1t because of
physical collapse. The same collapse
caused postponement of the case
wherein she was charged with murder
In connection with the death OF ]. Bel
ton Kennedy. when it came up In
court today.
Last night, Mrs. Obenchain wrote
to the foreman of the grand jury. ask
ing an opportunity 81. se heard. in
case it took any further action re-
garding her. As result, of the re-
quest. summons was sent to the Jail
for her today. ~.r
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
HUNGARY VOTES
DETHRON|NG Of
FORMER RULER
Assembly Delivers
Death Blow to Career of
Hapsburg Dynasty

BUDAPEST. Nov. 4. The Hun
garian national assembly today assed
two readings of the bill calling for
the dethroning of former Emperor
Charles. II then adjourned until sun
day when the measure will come up
for third reading and rInaI passage.
Count Stefan Bethlen, tie premier
who introduced the bill Thursday, Is
expected formally to resign Immediate
ly the bill become law, and afterwards
re-constitute the cabinet.
The action of the Hungarian na-
tional assembly today marks the pass
ing, so far as Hungary is concerned,
of the oldest and one of the most ic-
tureSque royal dynasties of Europe
the house of Hapsberg.
The Hapsburgs have not cut such
a spectacular figure in world events
within the last few years as have
the HOhenZollerps, yet the 1ermnn
ruling house was merely an infant
compared with the age and erstwhile
splendor of the Austrian family tree.
Its branches, in their various ramifi.
cations. have spread sovereignty In
lci Hitlcutly ONtI auSlIld, TIE f1Oly
Roman empire, and Spain since the
eleventh century; whereas the .iohen-
zollerns supplied monachists for Prus
sia only since 1701 and for the Ger
man empire only since 1871. a1ter the
close of the Franco-Prussian war.
The Hapsburg family tree has
grown such historically romantic and
powerful branches as Maria Thresa
Meximilan I, and other absolute soy.
ereigns, besides numerous lesser
shoots, mere twigs in comparison
who have Favored the sovereignty OF
many European lands.
Charles and Zita-apparently the
last ruling remnants OF that ancient
famny-are now on British monitor
in the Danube river. awaiting flnal
deportation by the allied. council ol
| ambassadors In Paris. Indications
point to the island Of Madeira. 4 Por
tu2uese possession in the Atlantic
ocean off the African coast, as --c us
Innate destination OF the ex-emperoI
and eI-enpress, who. fortnight age
jsoared out of Switzerland. their tenn
porary haven. III an a,rplane and
made spectacular but unsuccessful
attempt TO regain their throne.
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HARDING EXPRESSES
PROFOUND SORROW
OVER OUTRAGE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-When
President Harding learned of the
assassination vi Premier Hara, he
expressed his profound sorrow.
Il am profoundly sorry" said the
president. "0f course. every one
in authority is Mortified to hear Of
such Outrages. especially ut Il time
like this when we are all seeking
to come together around the table
and add to the good understanding
and good will throughout the world
1t is an unhappy. discordant note"
Secretary Hughes, after his visit
to the Japanese embassy. sent the
following cable to the American
ambassador ut Toxic:
please call Immediately on the
minister of foreign affairs and say
TO him that | am profoundly shock
ed and distressed to learn OF the
premier's assassination. The news
of this outrage has caused a feeling
of deep sorrow throughout the Unit
ed States"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
HEROES
H0N0RED BY NY.
General Diaz and Soldier of
His Home Country Paid
Tribute by Throngs

NEW YORK. Nov. Anew Workers
today paid tribute to two OF Italy's
war heroes. one living and one dead.
At st. Patrick's Cathedral, a throng
of men and women overflowing into
four streets bowed their heads in hom
age to that nations unknown war
dead as Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes
celebrated solemn requiem high macs
for the repose of the soul OF the name
less martyr. who. at the same hour.
was being buried with nations high
est honors in Rome.
The city's admiration for the living
was made manifest when multitudes
lining Fifth Avenue sent up thunder
Gus cheers as General Armando DiaY.
commander of Italy's victorious ar
mics. was escorted to and from the
cathedral.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
FOCH DELEGATES
SITE FOR STATE
WAR NE EM0RIAL
Tens of Thousands Turn Out
to Welcome Allied Chief
To Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. A. (By the
Associated Press Citizens of Indi-
annapolis and many Indiana cities and
towns today paid homage to Marshal
Foch in one of the greatest demonstra
tions ever witnessed here. Official
guest OF the American Legion, whose
national headquarters is located here,
he was welcomed by virtually the en-.
tire population.
Nearly the entire Indiana National
Guard, members of the American Le-
gion and uniformed sadets from Indi-
ana and Purdue Universities passed
In review before the French warrior.
The tens OF thousands of citizens
massed along the sidewalks through
out the long line OF march cheered
shouted and waved flags as the mar
shall passed by. The famous Black
Horse Troup from Culver Military
Academy, acted as escort.
An imposing feature of the days s
entertainment was the dedication OF
a site for the proposed state war
memorial building at Sunset. A stone
from the Marne bridge at Chateau
Thierry. which IL 10 form part of the
cornerstone OF the memorial edifice,
was swung into place. The site for
the memorial waa formally presented
to the American Legion by Governor
Warren r. McCray. oil Indiana, and
accepted on the part of the legion by
National Commander Hanford Mac
Nider.
Marshal Foch. m a brief address
| said he was proud to participate II
the placing of the corenrstone for the
memorial for those whom he had con
| manded, and who had died in the
| great struggle 4
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05

tee power to act in the case: another
amendment struck out statement rel
ative to having Senator Watson ap-
pear before the committee. Senator
WatsOn's course in this respect, mem
bers said. would be determined later
Senator Simmons, at the conclusion
of the debate, said that Senator Wat
son was satisfied with the amend
ments and would no doubt submit his
evidence to the special committee.
Earlier, Watson hs>. challenged Re
publicans to expel him. declared for
open debate in the senate. and asked
why an effort should be made to ZEN
trap" and silence" him before a com
rnittee. lie denounced "whitewashing
committee reports and said they
were not read.
The war department is preparing to
give it's fullest support to the senate
investigation, taking the position that
the accusations of the Georgia sena
tor constitute a blot On the good name
of the army unless full Investigation
is had.
Secretary Weeks has said that he
hopes the inquiry Is carried out until
all the facts have been established
and is understood to have offered to
put at the disposal OF the committee
tt,ttNTfNITEn ON PACE ,-(CtT1,
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
MRS. SOUTHARD
FOUND GUILTY
OF MURDER IN
SECOND DEGREE
Verdict Carries Penalty of
Imprisonment For Not
Less Than 10 Years
JURY is OUT % HOURS
Defendant Shows No Emotion
AS Verdict Received; to
Be Sentenced Monday

TWIN FALLS. Idaho, Nov. 4. -
LYDIA Meyer Southard. charged with
the murder Of her fO1.rn husband
Edward F. Meyer. by poisoning. was
today found guilty in the second de-
gree by jury in district court The
verdict carries with it n penalty OF
not less than 10 years Imprisonment
Judge Babcock announced that SEN
tence would be passed az y:5s n. m,
Monday. November z.
The defendant was accompanied
only by her husband. Paul Vincent
Southard, and her attorneys, when the
jury filed into the court room. She
was dressed in the brown suit with
fur collar which she has worn almost
continuously during the ;riaI. Mrs
Southard gave no sign of emotion "a
she listened to the reading OF the
jury's finding by the clerk of the
court. With eyes fixed upon the floor
her attitude was one almost of indif
ference.
Proceedings Are srIef
The proceedings were brief The
jurymen took their seats at 1856 D. m
after being out continuously since
4:40 yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Southard IL dec;areG Dy tho
jailer,s office to have scarcely slept
~ all last night. and 10 have paced
the floor almost continually until day
light. In appearance. she showed lit
tie or no evidence OF ratigue.
Trial here of LYDIA Meyer South
ard on charges of causing the death
of her fourth husbanc, Edward F
Meyer, foreman OF the Blue Lake
ranch, Twin Falls. by administration
OF poison, was opened in the district
court, Judge w. A. Babcock presid
ing, on September %. Counser ror the
prosecution consisted OF Frank l.
stephan. Twin Falls county attorney
Roy l.. Black. state attorney general
and E. A. Walters, former district
court judge. For the defense, w. P
Guthrie. Homer c. Mills and A. II
Hicks appeared.
Because OF the extended notoriety
given the case. difficulty was encoun
tered in impanelling a jury. a week
being consumed. In that period, three
special venires were drawn, each oi
40 names. The first of these was dis
missed because of ineligibility Of
Sheriff Sherman to act as summonin,
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ARMIST|CE DAY
PROGRAM GWEN
OUT YESTERDAY
Secretary Weeks to Act as
Master of Ceremonies >at
Arlington Cemetery

WASHINGTON Nov. 4. = The call
of an. army bugEe sounding "atten-
tion" will bring The gathering at Arl-
ington National cemetery to its feet
ON noon at Armistice Day, to stand
two minutes in silence as memo
rial to Americas unknown dead from
France. For the same period, simi-
lar pause in the nations life every
where, by proclamation of the presi-
dent. will testify to the country's re-
gard for Its nameless soldiers in
France.
Secretary Weeks will act as Off
cial master of ceremonies.
The detailed program for the serv'
ices marking the burial OF the un
known dead at the memorial ampni-
threatre in the Arlington cemetery
was made public today by the war de
partment.. To conclude the period OF
silence, the marine band will lead
the audience in America" and the
address OF President Harding. the
only address 10 be delivered c-er: :ne
casket will then be made.
Opera Stars viii Sing
A quartet from the Metropolitan
Opera company or New York. Will fol
low with the hymn. THE Supreme
Sacrifice"
Those composing the quartet are:
Miss Rosa Ponselle. Miss Jeanne Cor
don, Morgan Kingston and William
Gustafson.
The honOrs bestowed by the Unit
ed States government and by the ai
died governments upon the unknown
soldier will then be conferred. Presl
!. dent Harding will pin on the, caske
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Sales Tax Lost Again

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. The
sales tax as a source of federal reve-
nue. at this time was definitely re-
jected today by the senate but there
was further evidence that II was the
purpose Of Republican congressional
leaders to bring 1t forth later as a
means OF raising funds to finance
the proposed Five way" plan sor ad-
justed compensation for former SER
vice men.
The majority today. against the
Smoot amendment to the tax revision
bill proposing a business sales tax
of one-half of l per cent was even
larger than was that last night against
the Smoot l per cent manufacturers
sales tax. The vote today was At
to 25 as compared to 43 to 25 last
night. t-
AS was the case with the manufa''-
turers' tax, the Democrats voted SOL
idly against the business tax. They
were Joined by % Republicans. three
of whom-Fernald OF Maine; Gooding
of Idaho and Keyes of New Hamp-
shire-voted for the manufacturers
tax. Six Republicans did not vote
last night-Brandegee, Connecticut;
Calder. New York; Dillingham;, Yer
mont; Hale. Maine; Harreld, Okla
homa. and Johnson, California-sup-
ported the amendment today.
Unanimous Consent Denied
Three Republicans wne supported
the manufacturers tax did not vote
today. They were Edge. New Jersey;
Ernst, Kentucky; and Warren. Wy
oming. Counting senators who were
paired, it was estimated that the max
imum vote which would have been
cast for the sales tax was "a. or some
six less than that il has been estimat-
ed would support H. Some senators
thought that the debate resulted in
the loss of some votes.
The senate continued consideration
Of the tax bill at session tonight
but with the soldier bonus and other
| important amendments yet TO be dis
posed OF, Republican leaders announc
! ed hope for passage OF the bill this
week They sought to obtain unani
nous consent for a final vote at :
y. m, Tuesday. with debate limited
after 3 p. M. Monday. but the plan
| fell through. after some debate.
Several senators who want TO &C
| home to vote In local elections Oh
| CONTINUED ON PASF, FOJIR)
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Mrs. Obenchain collapsed soon after
the summons arrived and was weep
ing when she was taken Ito the jury
room. She proved unable to answer
any questions thers and soon was ex-
cused.
Physicians who examined her told
the court she would be unable TO
stand the strain OF appearing today
and the motion of her attorneys for
dismissal of the charge against her
which was to have been argued to-
day was continued until next Mon
day.
Her attorneys expressed hope she
might be able TO make a statement to
the grand jury before that time.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
COPPER!

What do you know
about it !:
Tomorrow's Review
will carry three big stor-
les on the copper situa-
ton and the future of the
red metal.
Read:
New Uses For Cop
per-" by Walter Douglas.
president Of the Phelps
Dodge Corporation.
The results of the con-
test conducted by the
Calumet & Auzona Min
ing Company for the best
suggestions for the use of
copper, including the
winners and their sugges-
tions.
A detailed description
Of the big copper exhibit
to be offered in Phoenix
during Industrial Week.
Also:
Speaking of Copper"
"a little advice to YOU
on how you can help cop
per come back and stay
at the top. where it be-
longs.
All in the Review to-
morrow.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Three Sacks Mail
Reported Stolen
From MaricOpa

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Nov. 4.-Three
sacks of mail. including one pouch
OF registered matter. disappeared
from the railroad station at Mari
copa, 80 miles south of here. yes
terday. according to reports receiv-
ed here today. Postoffice officials
here refused TO discuss the theft
but il is known that postoffice IN
spectors and deputy sheriffs are In
Maricopa.
The mail is said 10 have been
left at Maricopa by Southern Pa
cific train to be brought 10 Phoe-
nix by an Arizona aud Eastern
train
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Delegation Is Shocked

WASHINGTON, Nov. A. CBy the
Associated Press) The Japanese del
egation to the armament conference
was thrown into sorrow and confusion
and official Washington. including
the delegates from other lands to the
conference, was profoundly shocked
today by the announcement from To-
kio that Takashi Hara. the Japanese
premier, had been a3sassinated.
Admiral Baron Katp, the ranking
member of the Japanese delegation.
and Hara's most intimate friend. was
80 affected by the announcement that
he burst into tears-something most
unusual for a Japanese who is trained
from childhood to conceal his emo
tions. a
President Harding expressed his
horror at the outrage. Ii was an un-
happy. discordant note. he said In a
statement at a time when all were
seeking to come together around the
conference table and add to the good
understanding and good win through
out the world.
Secretary Hughes went immediate
ly to the Japanese embassy and eN-
pressed his condolences To Baron
Shidehara. the Japanese ambassador.
Later. he cabled to Ambassador War
ren, at Toxic. to express to Count
'Uchida. the foreign minister. his pro-
found distress. and to say how much
the news had caused a feeling of deep
sorrow throughout the United States.
Severe Loss 10 japan
The death of Premier Hara. Who
had attained a dominating political in
fl"ence in the Japanese empire and
who was expected personally to shape
from Toxic the Japanese policy ut the
forthcoming conference. is a very seri
Gus loss to Japan at time when that
country is passing through a period
OF intense transition, Emperor loshi-
hito is incurahly i'll. mentally and ply
sically and is no longer able TO carry
on his duties.
1t is understood that plans have
been under consideration TO establish
regency under the crown prince.
Hirohito. who recently returned from
a tour of Europe. Hara and Viscount
Maxine. the household minister. have
been trying to solve the problem OF
undermining the Japanese court ana
seeking means to bring it nearer to
the people of Japan, who are clamor-
Ing for development OF their country
along the lines OF democracy. New
social ideas. even Bolsheyistic. have
been coming in, influencing the
thought OF the people. 80 per cent OF
whom are unable to read or write
Hara frequently referred In public
addresses to the dangers OF too rap
id absorption of ives Ari> social ideas
into Japanese life, believing that his
country could not quickly digest sue
cessfully western concepts OF society
Gradually his Influence grew. until
the Japanese began to look upon him
as 4 popular leader at a rather criti-
cal moment OF their history. II was "a
common saying at Toxic that Hara
alone was running Japan and that IL
was his decision alone that always
obtained. He succeeded in inducing
General Tanaka, until recently minis
ter of war. to bring about a more
Straightforward cooperation between
the military elements and the civic
branches of the government. II was
Hara who framed the policy of ac-
.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
TO
RE SU ME FIGHT
+ Or SALES 7 Ak
Second Smoot Proposal Goes
Down to Defeat, But COP
Leaders Still Determined
OPPONENTS INCREASING
Senate Again Hints Soldier
Bonus Legislation May Be
Passed at Next Session

WASHINGTON. Nox. 5. - A unani-
nous consent agreement limiting de-
bate on the tax revision bill begin
uing today was reached at l o'clock
this morning by the senate after a
continuous session OF thirteen hours.
An earlier effort to fix a definite
lime for final vote on the bill
failed.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
NOVEMBER II HOLIDAY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The reso-
luton of congress declaring Armistice
Day, November IL. a legal holiday.
was signed today by President Hard
ing He is, expected soon TO issue
proclamation on the subject.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-05
Miners Claim Victory


CHICAGO. Nov. 4.-Action of the
United States court of appeals here
today in suspending that part OF the
Injunction issued by Judge Anderson
of Indianapolis applying to the check
off system until further order of the
court, was acclaimed tonight by Off
cials of the United Mine Workers of
America as decided victory.
Fhe nuliifying of the, part of the
writ of injunction applying to the
check-off system allows this system
of holding out union dues and assess
ments from the coal miners pay to
be continued by the operators tenn
porarily. An appeal hearing was
granted the union for Wednesday.
November 16.
Union leaders professed to see in
the action today a re-opening OF the
entire case and attorneys for the mine
workers said tonight that they would
present all the testimony presented
at the hearing before Judge Anderson
to prove that the case had not been
handled thoroughly.
The action today, union leaders
said, would do much to clear up the
labor situation in the mining Indus
try and would help to hold in line
miners who had been quitting work
without authority.
Operators. on the other hand. said
they saw In the action of the court of
! appeals only a delay of the final issue
They said that it would be better to
have the issue. OF the check-off sys-
TEN decided at once. rather than de-
| lay the decision until cold weather
! If there is to be cessation OF work
over the action.
The writ of Injunction issued by
Judge Anderson forbade the opera
! It,ON,rINIIEp ON PAGE rHREEl
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MINERS CLAIM
APPEAL RULING
LABOR VICTORY
Direct Cause For Threatened
Strike Removed by u. S.
Court of Appeals
WALK-OUT IS DELAYED
Operators and Union Chiefs
Differ as to Effect of
Decision Yesterday

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 4.-No state
ment from officers OF the United Mine
Workers of America was obtainable
here tonight as to the effect of the
court suspension of the injunction
against the check-off system which
threatened nationwide strike. but
it was said authoritatively that strike
developments would be in allegiance
awaiting further action by the federal
circuit court OF appeals at Chicago
unless operators voluntarily stop the
check-off of union dues.
President John L. Lewis was on his
way to his home in Springfield. Ills.
and Secretary William Green was
said to have gone to Ohio. Vice Pres
ident Philip Murray, who joined last
Tuesday in sending the message that
threatened the strike in 16 states by
advising local union officials to re-
gard discontinuance of the. check-off
as breaking the existing wage agree
In"nt, was said to be in Pittsburg.
With these officials absent. other
persons connected with the miners
union declined to make anv formal
statement but it. was pointed out that
the original message OF the officers
left strike e.developmeatsr to- the decfs-
ion of local officials In thee16 states
with their decision awaiting action OF
operators stopping the check-off.
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scoNTINuED on PAGE THREE
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FATALLY
STABs NIPPON,
STATESMAN At
TOXIC STATION
Assassin, lo Years Old and
Demented, Under Arrest;
Victim Dies in Hour
DELEGATES HORRIFIED
Admiral kato Weeps as News
Of Colleagues Death Is
Flashed to Washington

TOXIC, Nov. 4.-By the Associat-
ed Press)-Premier Hara was fatally
stabbed In the breast today az the rail
road station in Toxic. He died an
hour later.
The assassin, who is 10 years old
and dcmented. was arrested