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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
POLICE CONSIDER
DRASTIC STEP TO
CURB CRIME WAVE
MAY Act as Result of Robbery
and Purse Snatching
Sunday Night.

South Bends wave Of crime in
creased Sunday night with the rob
berry Of a downtown grocery store
and the snatching Of a purse from
q young woman in the south part
of the city. Both thieves worked
during the early part OF the eve
ming. No clues were left by either
although the description OF the
purse snaJcher was given to the
police.
Charles GiOus, owner of the groc-
cry store at 22S W. Washington av..
had gone TO his store shortly after
o'clock last night 10 care for the
fires when he saw a man running
out the rear door carrying with him
large sack Of groceries. He fol-
lowed the man until he had reacheC
Lafayette ST. He then reported the
robbery 10 the police and Officer
Wright was assigned 10 investigate.
The man carried with him one
ham. some cigarettes, butter, olive
OIL and other groceries. Another
sack. containing tobacco and groC-
ries. was left in the store by the
rObber in his flight Entrance was
gained to the place by breaking the
glass IN rear window.
May Take Big Step
That the maurauder was i'm no
Tear of apprehension was shown by
the fact that after gaining entrance
20 the place he had eaten some ice
cream. taken from the store
Miss Agnes McGinley All 3
Franklin St, reported 20 the police
that soon before o'clock last eve
ming her purse was snatChed from
her by a young man AT Bronson and
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
Railroad Men Recommend
Hoosier for Cabinet Post
81 Associated Press :

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Jan. 10
At a meeting OF Vermont, New
Hampshire. Massa chusetts. Connec-
uCut, Rhode Island, New York, and
Pennsylvania, officials of the Or
der OF Railroad Station Agents in
this city Sunday, Harry L. Ffdler Of
Indianapolis. Ind. prominent in
railroad circles. and chairman OF
the labor bureau Of the republican
national committee. was indorsed
for the post Of secretary OF labor in
Prest- elect Harding's cabinet.
This action was taken in response
TO a request from Pres't elect Hard
ing for a recommendation by rail-
road men.
A copy OF the Endorsement Of Mr.
FI6ler was sent 70 Pres't-eleCt Hard
Ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
LIFT MARTIAL BAN
IN STRIKE REGION
Soldiers Prepare to Leave the
West Virginia Coal Mine
District.

WILLIAMSON, W. Va. Jan. 16.
Military law proclaimed Nov 2S
last after Mingo had been declared
in a state OF 'insurrection" by Gov.
Cornwell viii be lifted Monday. Col.
Hernan Hall, commanding the fed
eral troops here said Sunday night
The statement was made along with
the announcement that Company J.
stationed at Borierland in the heart
or the coal strike district, would en-
uain for Camp Sherman az the
s. me time. The work OF the troops
VIII be taken over by the state po-
lice.
Company I will be the second 10
leave the strike dTea within two
days Company q formerly held In
reserve in Williamson having left
Jan. IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
CRIME WAVE AGAIN
SWEEPS NEW YORK
Two Deaths and Many Rob-
berries Mark Fresh Out
break-POlice Active.
8y Associated Press

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Two cases
Of homicide. numerous holdups,
robberies. and increased police ac-
ivity were recorded Sunday when
New YCrks wave Of crime abated
after the Christmas holidays, appar-
entity broke out afresh. Shot dur
ing a fight in West 27th st. Edward
Markle. clerk. died enroute 10 a
hospital. An acquaintance, Frank
Bond. was arrested later charged
with the shooting. which he denied.
An unidentified friend. with whom
he had quarrelled lay in wait for
James Sullivan early today and shot
him 20 death IS ne walked from an
East side saloon. The assailant.
brandishing a pistol in the faces OF
a crowd that gathered, escaped
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
Charge American Woman
With Berlin SiCindIe
Rr Associhted Prrss

BERLIN. Jan. 16-An American
woman and two alleged accompiices
in a swindling operation have been
arrested here. The woman's maiden
name is said by police TO have been
Virginia Fairfax. They asserted that
she married a German named Moll
who died a year ago. Ms. MoH is
declared 10 have come 10 Germany
nine years ago and since that time
she has resided here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
VanderIiP as Ambassador
Would Please Japanese
BY Associated Press :

TOXIC. Jan. I6.-News dispatches
stating that Pres't-elect Harding
contemplates the appointment OF
Frank A Vander,ip as United States
ambassador 10 Japan have been well
received in this country The Yorozu
Chocho, an Independent organ says:
Mr.. Nanderlip IS prO-Japanese
and his appointment as ambassador
at the present time. when relations
between Japan and the United
States threaten 20 become compli
Gated. would promote friendship be-
tween the two nations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
HARDING TO WIND
UP CONFERENCES
Daugherty, Hays and Lowden
10 Visit Marion Starts
Vacation Soon.

Bv Associated Press
MARION. O.. Jan. 16-AlthOuEh
Pres't-elect Harding Will hold only
"a few more conferences before he
leaves Marion for his southern va
cation trip. his callers Will include
some OF the leading figures in his
party.
He began the week Sunday with a
.onE consultation with Harry NJ.
DauEherty OF Columbus. generally
reEarded as a prospective cabinet
mem her. and tomorrow VIII see VIII
III. Hays. the republican national
chairman. and former GOV Frank
o. I.owden OF Illinois, who was one
~ the three big candidates for the
presidential nomination at the Chi
,agO convention.
llr. HAYS is also expected 20 re-
,.efve appointment TO the cabinet.
and Mr.. Lowdens name has been
associated in gossip here with sew
--rzl high positions under the COM
luE administration
LOwden % Fore.
The sident-eIeCt is known 20
bs anxious that the former COVER
nor enter the government service IN
some capacity. and ne has been
mentioned most frequently ass a like
ly choice for one of the more inn
portant ambasSadorships
The exact date for AIR. Harding
departure for his vacation in Flor
ida he's not been divulEed here, but
u IS known that ne VIII leave with
I'm the next few DAYS His head
quarters declined tonight 20 affirm
or deny the announcement made In
Miami. Fla. that he would start
south next Thursday liz is under
stood. however. that he viii not 20
immediately 20 Miami. but that hi,
houseboat trip viii begin az point
further north.
Mrs Harding. who had planned
10 leave Marion in advance Of IN,
president-eleC and spend some tim,
in Washington and New TorS snop
ping has decided to postpone he
departure until next week. she vii
20 first 20 Washington. where sh,
viii remain several days and thei
after her visit % New York viii
1oin The vacation party lu Florida
she probably viii not reach there
however. until thc Iwo weeks hous
boat trip IS over.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
FORDNEY BILL
TO GO BEFORE
SENATE TODAY
Finance Committee 20 Present
Emergency Tariff Meas
urc to Body.
IMMIGRATION Up SOON
Move Started to Have Anti
Strike and Army Bills
Rec0nsidered.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. JAM 16. - Pro
sentltiou Of The F1rjncy emergency
fa~in liII to rhe SENATE Monday by
The finance committee viii formally
launch what promises to bee long
and determined dght. Iiours Of
discussion and ana avalanche OF
amendments await the measure and
the outcome is admited 20 be
doubtful
While the SENATE is preparing lor
consideration of the emergency
measure. expected to begin late IN
The week. the house ways and
means committee viii continue it's
Hearings ora permanent tariff re-
vision.
other important affairs awaiting
action hy tine senate are motions to
reconsider passage of tho POindeX-
ter aut-strikc bin and the resolu-
non 10 stop recruiting until the
army Isl reduced to 10000 men.
Tho latter resolution is expected 10
go 20 the house despite senate op-
position.
Meat BW Up.
Debate on the Bill for federal reg
ulatiuu Of the meat industry will
he resumed by the senate Tues
day. when Sen sherman. republi-
can, Illinois. plans q long attack on
the measure The bill! IS 10 be
voted upon finally Jan ~
Hearings on the Johnson immi-
-ratou bill are 20 Doe closed Tues
day bv the senate immigration com
mittee. Commissioned General of
Immigration Caminetu. who arriv-
ed home yesterday after a study OF
immigration question i'm Europe,
viii bc the last witness heard the
committee then mecinE i'm eNecu-
i've session To decide whether the
Johnson bill or "a substitute shall
He Uressed or tho whole question
nj emergency legislation dropped.
The Calder bill for regulation of
sine coal industry is TO be taken up
Tuesday By the senate manufaC-
lures committee with brief hearings
and early action planned.
Repeal Of wartime laws is to be
ressed tomorrow by the senate
Judiciary committee. which plans 90
reuort out the house repeal reso-
~4FO%TI\T-ED on PAGE TWO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
>RITISH RAID
DUBLIN AFTER
IRISH REVOLT
Soldiers and Military Throw
Entanglements Around
District.
BELFAST REGION
Take 800 Prisoners, Wound
u, Kill One in Disorders
at Cork.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press.
DUBLIN. Jan. 16.-Troops Sun
day occupied wide area In the city
Of Dublin. Houses commanding
the streets in the occupied district
were entered and the inhabitants OF
the upper floors given 20 minutes in
which 20 move down stairs.
Machine guns were placed in the
windows and barbed wire entangle-
ments erected.
The entire area was enclosed and
the inhabitants are virtually Iri5-
oners. Searchlights tonight are
n aking the streets as bright as
day
The whole section Of North Dub
lin was cOrdoned by soldiers and
police last night and Sunday. The
street railway service along the
north quay was suspended. The
center of the cordoned district in
Cludes Church st. and the place
where the soldiers were ambushed
recently. and North King st. the
scene OF fierce fighting IN the Eas-
ter rebellion.
Biggest Raid.
A total area Of a square mile is
surrounded, and the biggest raid
Dublin has yet experienced has been
under way. Only the military haS q
been engaged inside the Gordon and
II IS believed every house Will be
systematically searched. the raid
lasting several days. Hundreds OF
soldiers are taking part, and field
kitchens are providing them with
food.
BELFAST. Jan. 16.-The crown
forces on Saturday swept hrougf
with great thoroughness South Ar
magh, the scene Of recent alleged
| Sim Fein activities. Troops and
constabulary OF the Ulster "spe.
cials" cooperated. Every road was
under supervision. More than 800
( prisoners were taken IN variOu!
nets, but after a rigorous examina
( ton only 40 persons were held il
I the military barracks.
CORK. Jan. 16.-Serious disOr
| ders followed the shooting here OF
| Saturday in which two detectives II
1CONTTNUED ON PAGE TWO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
Suspect Negro Slayer
OF Annapolis Nurse
BY Associated Press;

bt ASsOCIateu Press.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16.-Investi-
cation into the murder Of Harriet
Kavs naugh, a nurse OF the naval
academy hospital. Annapolis. whose
body was found near a road lead
ing TO the hospital early Saturday
has caused suspicion TO be directed
20 a Baltimore negro.
Special Agent Joseph Sainesbury,
Of the department OF justice. who
was dispatched TO Annapolis fol-
lowing the discovery OF the crime.
returned 70 this city late Saturday
night. He hastened TO police head
quarters and asked that detectives
be assigned TO assist him.
Acting Marshal Carey detailed de
tectives TO assist in the search for
the suspected negro.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
COMPLETE
FLIGHT TO PANAMA
Two Ships of Navy Air Squad
ron Reach Canal After
3.20O Mile Trip.

PANAMA. Jan. I6.-Naval officers
here are enthusiastic over the sue
cessful comp 'etiou ~ the fight from
San Diego Calf 20 the canal zone
by i OF the navy F-J-L Eeaplaues
which arrived here Saturday even
inE The two remaining machines
Of the squadron are expected 20 ar-
rive here today
The flight which covered 5000
miles and was completed iu u flying
days was uarrcd by one fatality.
Chief Radio Electrician Cane having
been killed a. FOuzeca bay. on the
west coast Of Central America. when
he was struck by propeller OF one
Of the machines. The flyers e1rour-
tered squalls in crossing the Gulf cf
Tehuantpec and were given severe
shaking up.
The Glrht which ranks we. ID
among the longest on record. was
over "a course never before traversed
by- aircraft and the aviators arrived
here with record OF only one
forced landing Officials On charge
Of the squadron We're euthUs-as-io
In their praise Of the Liberty mo-
tors with which the machines were
equipped.
Made Nine Stops.
Starting from san DleGD on DH.s
80. the seapiaues made nine stops
Bartolome bay. Magdalena aay.
Banderas bay. Acapulco. Salina Cruz,
FOuzeca bay Puut1 Arenas. Bahia
Onda. and Panama Capt Henry G..
Muslin. commanding the squadron
stated upon his arrival here that
the fight was unique since only tWo
days were taken uD with the pre-
paratorv work. while other long
fizhts had been preceded by weeks.
and even months OF preparation.
we had good weather through
out the trip except over the guf
OF Tehuan-cpec.' ne said. Squalls
there made me seas.ck. and 1 have
been ny.uE all sorts 0f machines for
nine years without a SIMILAR exc
perlence. The only forced landing
was in Fonzeca bay. when piece q
waste paper caused the burning o-t
% a motor.
supply steamers lsft san Diego
only two days before the machines
started. and The Journey was COM
pIeted with only three main supply
bases a destroyer which WAS press
"a into service having become par-
tally disabled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
MESSICK PRAYS FOR
RECOVERY OF WIFE
Bullet Lodged in Brain, But
Woman is Expected to
Live, Said.


GOSEN. Ind. Jan. 16.-Although
surgeons have made no effort thus
far 10 remove a bullet lodged in the
brain OF Mrs. Carrie Wagar- Messick,
attendants at the local hospital to-
night predicted the recovery Of the
woman who early Friday was shot
by her husband, WoodsOn Y. z.
MessiCk. prominent business man
and church soloist OF this city The
condition OF he woman tonight was
reported slightly improved.
MessiCk. confined TO a cell in the
Goshen Jail. tonight expressed hope
for the recovery of his wife. Al
though n raving maniac IS hours
after the shooting MesSiCk is now in
a normal condition. II is said. Worry
over financial troubles ia said TO
have caused MessiCk's actions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
admiral GleGUeS on Wdy
To Probe LdngdOn Death
By Associated Press

~ = $500 II LNU Ttoe.
SHANGHAI. Jan. 16 - Rear Ad.
Albert c. Gleaves viii leave Manila
SUNDAY on the L. <. destroyer Elliot
for Shanghai. where he Will go
aboard the cruiser New Orleans and
probably proceed Tuesday for Nlaii-
vostok for the purpose Of making
an Investigation into the killing Of
Lieut. W IT. Iangdon 10y Japanese
sentry. Admiral Gleaves has ap-
pointed a board OF inquiry. the mem
bers OF which accompany him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
CHARGE OWNER
With BREAKING
SABBATH LAWS
George J. Breinig, Proprietor
of Toxic" Arrested BY
Local Police.
WILL FIGHT CHARGES
Dance Hall Owner Says He
Will Force Other Amuse-
ment Places TO Close.

South Bend bids fair 10 become ID
strict observer uf the Sunday laws
IN accordance with the Indiana
statutes if developments that ara
expected lrom action OF the south
Bend police department sunday
night HGteri8lize Such was .Uu
mated hv George j. BrelniE o.vusr
and manager OF Toxic" "a ~. Mich
jgan ST. dancing pavilion. soon after
his arrest Sunday night for alleged
violation OF the Sunday laws o.
breaking Of the Sabbath" and the
arrest OF his assistant uaua-cr and
musicians on a similar charge. TIN.
arrests were made by Asst CHIEF
OF Police Cassidy. Sergt. Ben Rob
erts SerEt Luther and Detectives
Hamilton and Delinski. after mum
erous complaints were registered
aginst the place, the officers said.
Breinig who opened Toxic" 20
Sunday dancing about two months
ago. said last night that lf ne 90
convicted OF the charge pendin-
against him and denied the right .o
continue operation OF the dance
emporium. that he viii demand thai
every place OF amusement in the
city be closed Breinig viii go
step farther. - said. and demand
that the sunday laws be strictly
enforced rela Eve 20 all branches
OF business that operate on tho
Sabbath day in violation of The
state laws His decision viii be def
nitely made Tuesday morning after
his arraignment In city court. and
viii depend upon the outcome of
the case. he said.
Hearing Tuesday Morning.
The proprietor OF Toxic" decIar-
ed shat while he held no grievance
and was making no threats" De
merely was asking his rights as au
American citizen. in accordance
with the rights and privileges en-
joyed by others who are operating
amusement and business places on
the Sabbath day. If he IS compel
ed TO close Toxic" and keep ~
closed on Sunday. all other amuse-
mCnts must DE operated at times
other than Sunday-and If others
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWOD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
Women Suffer Nerve Break
after HOIduP at LaPOrte
Snecinl TO News-Times.

LAPORTE. Ind, Jan. ia hold
up by an unknown man in the resi-
denCe district OF this city Saturday
night was the cause Of making the
victims, Mrs. Charles Freese and
Mrs. Charles Hahn subjects of ner-
vous prOstration.
The robbery occurred soon after
nine o'clock The robber at the
point OF a revolver took $3.50 from
the Freese woman and $3.50 from
Mrs. Hahn. After the robbery ne
calmly walked away. He is said 10
be small ia stature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-17
TWO CHILDREN KILLED.

BOW. y. II. Jan. 16 - Explosion
OF a gas plant that was being INSTALL
ed in the residence Of Arthur J. Cur
tis here today killed two small child
rem who boarded in the house burn
ed Mrs. Curtis so seriously that she
died soon afterward. injured two
wOrSmen and wrecked the house.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO
Father Determined to Spare No Pains
in the Proper Upbringins Of
His Offspring.

In Chicago they tell of the great
pride which the parents of certain
lad take in him. Father is determined
to make him a great business man, a
veritable captain of industry.
One day the mother heard loud
screams emanating from an adjon.
ing room and rushed in to investigate
the cause. Father was vigorously ad.
ministering chastisement to the young
hopeful.
James! james, Why are you
thrashing Harry?" demanded the wife
because I caught him in lie, that's
why" said the father. continuing the
thrashing.
"a lie? You say lie?"
yes! I will teach him to lie better
than that if ! have to break every
bone in his bodyw
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
AMBITION SCARED TOO HIGH
Pioneer Grape Grower unfortunately
Was Not Satisfied With First
Really Excellent Results.

A hundred years ago DR.. c. W..
Grant bought a small, rock-ribbed
island In the Hudson river nearly OPP
posite Peekskil. There was general
laugh mt what people declared 10 be
his folly. as the island was so barren
and worthless that ii did not seem pos
siblc for anything to grow there. Doc
tor Grant, however, had ideas of his
own. and he began n growth Of grapes
of the then new variety, the Delaware.
In a very short time the island was
known to grape growers all over the
country, and Doctor Grant was de-
clared to have done more for grape
culture than any other man in Amer
lea.
The great business enjoyed by the
physician turned his head, and he be-
gan to work toward scheme that
would turn the island into paradise
of growing flowers, especially mag
nolias and rhododendrons, and he
hoped to give seed or cuttings to every
home in America. The result of his
attempts was bankruptcy and he left
the island. which soon went back to
rock and barren soil.
The wiSeSt man may always learn
something from the humblest peasant
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14

The wisest man may always learn
something from the humblest peasant
j. +. Sem.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14

good health.
Many people have found S. S. S.
a great aid in keeping their system
in good condition. Being such
fine blood tonic and system-builder
S. S. S. strengthens and enriches
the blood supply, and gives new
vigor and vitality to the whole
body.
S. S. S. is sold by all druggists
Write for free literature and full
information to Chief Medical Ad-
wiser. 162 Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
You Must Replace the Wear
and Tear on the Human System

Did you ever stop to consider
what tremendous task is placed
upon your human system every
day? .. ...
Your heart is constantly pump
ing life and vitality to every part
of your body. This is being rap
idly consumed after being turned
into energy and strength that
keeps your system performing its
various functions.
Every day there is a certain
amount of wear and tear that must
be replaced, if you are to enjoy
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
WASHINGTON

All proposals advanced by the big
five" meat packers for divesting them
selves of their stOCkyard interests
We're rejected by Justice Stafford in
the District Supreme Court. The com,
panies were given thirty days to sub,
init new plans.
Publicity of official coal cost data to
he collected through the Federal Trade
Commission as means of keeping
down charges to the consumer will be
proposed by the Senate reconstruction
committee following its investigation
into the coal situation, it was said by
Chairman Calder.
A decrease of s192,932, ,O75 in the
public debt during the last month OF
1920 has been announced by the treas.
ury On Dec 81 the total gross debt
was S23,9s2, 224, 16S, as compared with
S24, 175, 1562 pa on Nov. 80 The de
crease during the last quarter of the
year amounted TO S105, ,131, 1876 from
the Sept. 80 total of S2i, ,0S7 1856 .12S.
A total of 2325 900 workers are out
of employment in the country, accord
ing to a survey of the industrial stu
alton made by Clint c. Houston for the
current issue of Labor, official organ
of the Plumb Plan League. Mr. Hous
ton asserts that his inquiry disclosed
the greatest Industrial slump since the
money panic of 1907.
Parents of minor children of the
sage Indian tribe won their suit in the
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
for a mandamus to compel the secre
tary of the interior to pay then
moneys due their children as accumu
lated bonuses on the sale of Usage OF
lands. The decision affects withheld
bonuses of more than $33, 100000
The legislative, executive and judi,
cial appropriation bill, the big yearly
measure. reported out by the House
appropriations committee, carried a to.
tai of SIP, 72S, ,43S, or S23, 3,724, 1876 less
than departments asked for, and So
72S,771 below the amount appropriated
for the current year As an indication
of the wartime increase, the bilrs to.
tai in 1916 was S3G,910,799
The federal government is planning
an increase of 80 cents d horsepower
on motor vehicles, cents a gallon OH
gasoline and extra sales taxes to raise
S29O,OOO,0O0 more from motor car own.
ers, which would make the total taxa,
tion from the industry practically $500.
100000.
The Peoples Bank of De Soto, Mo.
has been closed pending completion of
an examination of the institution S
books. A number of overdrafts were
put through the bank. 1t was said. Ros-
coe b. Jones, cashier, committed sui
eide by shooting in st. Louis.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
New Rifles for Jap Army.

1nfantrymen in the japanese army
are TO have a rifle of larger caliber.
At present rifle of .225 caliber is
used, compared with the British BOB
and the French .314. The gun barrel
of the machine gun Is also to be short
ened
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
news TO DATE
IN PARAGRAPHS
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK or
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING The PAST week
RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN

Western Newspaper Union News ssrice)
The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
Patriot.

PA, what is Il patriot?'
"A patriot, my boy, Is a man who
continues to love and serve his coun-
try whether or not its elections go to
suit him."