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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-20

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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
GENERAL GOMEZ DEAD,
 CUBAN EX-PRESIDENT
,pu u.o Assoc;otod press

(By the Associated Pressl
 New York, June 13.-General Jose Gomez, former president of the re- public of Cuba, deid here today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
SPEECH NOT QUOTED
 CORRECTLY, SIMS SAYS
lBy the As.ocratod Pressl

Washington, June 13.-Remarks at- trlbuted to him in press reports of his recent address before the EngIisb Speaking Union in London, in which he criticised activities of Sim Fein sympathizers in this country, were not correctly quoted and were mis- leading Admiral W. s. Sims declared In a eablegram received Sunday by Secretary Denby.
 Statements that were attributed to me- said the message, "were not correctly quoted. Context mislead- ing and garbled. Report of statements Is incorrect and inferentially wrong. Statement actually made was sub stantially the same as repeatedly made in public in America and in my book The Victory at Sea- and in public addresses at meetings held for increasing good relations between the English speaking people,"
 Secretary Denby would not com- ment on the admiral's message. In view of the fact that Mir Denby yes terday revoked the rest of the of ficer's leave of absence and ordered him to return at once to the United States to report in person at the navy department, it was indicated no further steps will be taken in the case until Admiral Sims return.
 It then will be decided, it was said, whether Secretary Denby will press his inquiry into the matter.
 Admiral Sims reference in his cablegram to his speeches in this recalled the addresses he made in Boston last winter, in which he assailed Sim Fein sympathizers in this country. Secretary Daniels was bombarded with telegrams and letters demanding that disciplinary action be taken against the officer, but no such steps were taken.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
A.F.L. CLAIMS VAST GROWTH
 BY UN|ON|SM
(By the Associated Press)

Denver, Colo., June 13.-The trade unlon movement in America "has suc- cessfully defended its position against the organized effort of anti-union em- ployers, the executive council of the American Federation of Labor de- clares in it's annual report submitted today to the federation convention here It adds that ''the outlook is for a con- tlnuance of not only successful de- fense, but steady and consistent prog ress."
 It is true," says the report, "that the organized employers are still mak- ing strenuous efforts to destroy trade unionism and that in many directions the campaign to reduce wages con- tinues. What is equally true is, that these movements continue with con- sanity decreasing vigor and effect and that their momentum of three monhs ago has been dissipated.
 "There is need for the utmost wig ilance and labor can not relax in any single effort, but must, on the con- trary, continue it's struggle with all possible energy, intelligence and soli- darity. It may, however, find satis- faction and cause for congratulation in the fact that the employers, united as never before, aggressive as never be- fore and financed as never before, have failed so signally and so completely in the purpose they sought to accom- DliSh o
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
COTTON MARKETS
 ABOUT UNCHANGED

Although New Orleans spots de- clined 13 points to 11.25 cents, equal ing the low mark since prewar days, cotton futures closed today about un- changed from Saturdays final fig ures. July New York closed at 1928 cents, five points down, and October at 1912 cents, three points lower. July New Orleans closed unchanged at 11.S6 cents and October one point down at 12.65 cents. Spots in New York were lowered five points to 12.45 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
VIOLENCE FEARED
 AT BANDIT TRIAL

Amite, La., June 13.-The trial of six men charged with murder and con spiracy to rob the Farmers and Mer- chants Bank at Independence, brought hundreds to Amite today. The de- fendants are charged with the murder of the bank clerk who foiled their ef- forts at robbery and then was shot by the fleeting bandits.
 All spectators allowed to enter the court room were searched for fire, arms. The prisoners are under heavy guard.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
PEACE NOT AGREED
 BY HOUSE, SENATE
(By the Associated Pressl


 Washington, June 13.-The house today resumed debate on the Porter peace resolution under agreement to take a vote at 4:3O.
 It is generally expected that the house will adopt the resolution, sub- stitute for the Knox peace bill, de- claring the state of war between Ger many and the United States at an end.
 Adoption of the Porter resolution would be followed by conference be- tween senate and house leaders, in an effort to agree upon a peace pro- gram. Both house and senate lead CTS have expressed determination to stand by their own plans.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13

Christian education workers of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, was officially brought to close Sun day in all states throughout the coun- try, according to an announcement made at general headquarters in this city. While the exact amount secur- ed will not be known for several days, directors of the campaign feel confi- dent that the $33,000,000 was raised during the campaign.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
SIMS 10 SAIL.
 DFNbY CABLE
 NOT RECEIVED
tBy the Associated Press)

London, June 13-Rear Admiral W. $. Sims stated this morning that he has received the cablegram from Secretary of the Navy Denby, can ceiling his leave of absence and direct Ing him to report at Washington at once
 However. Admiral Sims stated he will sail Wednesday for the United States.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
STATE SEEKS HALF
 MILLION IN FINES
(By the Associated Press)

Jackson, Miss, June 13.-The suit of State Revenue Agent Robertson against 139 insurance companies for merly operating in Mississippi, charged with violation of antitrust laws, reached heoring on it's merits today. Mir. Robertson seeks in the suit to collect $500,000 in penalties against the companies for their all leped infractions of the law.
 The hearing will occupy six weeks, it is expected
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
REVEAL NO TRACE
 OF GIRLS SLAYER
lRv the Associated Pressl

Morristown, N. J., June 13.-Louis Lively, negro suspected of the murder of Matilda Russ, agen ', whose muti- lated body was found in his cell one week after her disappearance, was still at large today. Police and posses are making extended search for the fugitive.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
MAY WAIVE TOLL
 BY U. s. SHIPPING
(By the Associated Press)

Washington, June 13.-American coastwise shipping would be exempt ed from payment of tolls for use of the Panama canal, under senate bill favorably reported by the inter oceanic canal committee today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-13
EX-C0B MURDERED
 BY BOCHE, REPORT
(By the Associated Press)

London, June 13.-A dispatch to the London Press Association from Der lin today declared that Thomas Russ, an American navy pensioner, was shot and killed yesterday by German troops at a small village north of here.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-10
JOHN M'NAMARA IS
 OUT AFTER 10 YEARS
No Plans Made to Again Arrest Los Angeles Dynamiter

San Quentin. Cal. May 10.-No
 plans for tho ro-arrost of John J. Me
 Namara, Los Angeles dynamiter. , when he loft San Quentin prison today at expiration of his I5-year sentence
 were known to prison officials. Mo-
 Namara, who pleaded guilty to
 charge of conspiracy to blow up the
 Llcweliyn Iron works. earned the
 maximum reduction of sentence for
 conduct SO that he actually served less than 10 years
 James stilI Tn Prison.
 James II. McNamara. brother and
 ccllmnte of the man whose sentence expired today. remained in tho prison. IIo Is serving n Iifo sentence. having pleaded guilty to a murder charge in connection with the wreckinE of tho Angeles Times building by m ex- l~Hsion in 1910.
 History of Case.
 John J. McNamara, former secre-
 tary of the International Association
 of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers.
 was sentenced to Is years imprison-
 mont in San Quentin penitentiary, in tho Los Angeles superior court. De- cember 6, 1911. when he pleaded gull ~ to n charge of having conspired to dynamite tho plant of the Lleweiiyn Iron works. In this city. The plea kwas made while ho was on trial on n charge of murder in connection with tho blowing up of the Los Angeles Times building. october i. 1910. Pleads Guilty.
 James B. McNamaru, brother of John. who was being tried jointly with the latter. pleaded guilty to mhr- Fder and was sentenced to life impris- onfnent. The state alleged the Me Namaras conspircd with others to blow up tho Times building, and that tho plot was carried out by James Me- Namara planting n dynamite bomb in ltho rear of the structure. Twenty em- 1 r Ies of tho Times were killed in the ruction of the building. ft was alleged the motive of tho |1rimo was that the Times had taken 1the side of tho Lieweliyn Iron works lduring n strike Of structural iron workers there. and that the accused ,yere also concerned In m attempt to |biow up the Lleweilyn' plant s. Arrested In East. Tho McNamaras wero arrested in | hhc east after Ortie F. McManigal. | m alleged accompl!ce. made a confcs- ! Zion. McManigal was the principal | IWttness Ut the trluit WniIn came 10 a | Dramatic end which the accused men | offered to make pleas of guilty if as- ssnred they would escape death pen .llty. Two other alleged accomplished xere arrested and received prison sen
 cncos in California. Thirty min, |bther persons who had been associated with tho McNamaras in Indiana. were convicted Of conspiring to transport Dynamite, in the federal court at In-
 iianapoils These cases followed state
 ncnts by McManigal to the effect
 hat there had been n countrywide iynamiting of bridges and other #tructures on which non-union work
 Ira had been employed. rnnining indictments. against | 3dIfI MceSn mara in Los, Anscles have bccn oeAswed. but ft twasSsaid here b0 might possibly .have to faco
 harges Hn Indianapolis upon his re-
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New Britain herald., 1921-05-10
ToH NAIL
 gEssa, >Fss nWrr

TIkNs OUT ITSELF. A few drops of 'Outgro'' upon tho Ilein surrounding ths ingrowing nail
 cduces Inflammation and pain and so |ougherfsstho tender, sensitive skin Underneath tho too nall. that it can lot penetrate the flesh. and the nall Sirna naturally outward almost over light. ..s. "OutRro'' is n harmless, antiseptic for chiropodists. How ver. afiypne can buy from the drug
 orc a tiny bottle containing direc-
 Ions. tra
New Britain herald., 1921-05-10

Arc you working day in and day .lt with n dull. dragging bacxachef your work slowly weakening your bdncya? Many kinds of work wear 3nt tho kidneys. and kidney trouble akos any work hard. It brings orning lameness. backaches. head j,hes. dizziness, nervousness. and dis
 essins urinary disorders. If your ork strains your kidneys, help your Sdneys with Doan'a Kidney Pills. yorkors everywhere rely on Doan's. sk your ncighbor.
 Another New Britain Case. W. IT. Robcrtson. 73 Linden St.. 3ys: "A strain from heavy lifting dis Sdored my Kidneys. I had sharp.
 ercinE pains in my back when I
 Ad lift. Tho secretions were red
 Dblor and contained a brick-dust- lbstance. A doctor advised mo to |y Doan's Kidney Pilia When I had red three boxes of Doan's. the
 oubls was gone"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
American League
Head Promises Close
Watch on Gambling

Chicago, April 10.-The American
League will conduct a continuous
campaign against gambling during
president of the league, announced
tonight.
Mr.. johnson has just returned from
tour of the American League cities
and has completed arrangements for
representatives of the organization to
attend every game to prevent a re-
currence of the 1919 world series
scandal. These representatives will
be stationed in all the stands and will
have orders to take immediate action
at any time they notice anything that
seems suspicious.
In addition, each empire will take
the role of a special Investigator and
will carefully analytic every game
Anything that seems out of place on
the diamond will be reported to Mr..
Johnson. A conference of the UNI
pires will be held here before the
season opens and the league pres
ident then will instruct them in their
part in preventing gambling and
game throwing.
II don't think there is dishoffest
player in the American League now"
said Mr.. Johnson, land our plans will
be largely of a preventive nature.
We simply are going to eliminate
every possibility of recurrence of
the 1919 scandal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
CLOCKS TURNED BACK
The S0th Maine Legislature a

The S0th Maine Legislature ad-
+,mrned at the Senate at 1928 and
House at 3.24 A. M. on Sunday,
April 10. after having been in ses-
sion since Wednesday, Jan. S. The
closing scenes were much as those
Of previous sessions. with parting
speeches by officers and members of
Zach branch, with the singing of old
and new songs, some Of them written
for the occasion, and with the ever
new, although old custom of sky
larking like boys. The going home
feeling was strong and every one, al
though regretting to leave the scene
of so many pleasant meetings and
events and to sever even temporarily
the pleasant acquaintance and firm
friendships. were openly glad to be
returning to their homes.
The crowds during all the sessions
of the closing day were large, espec-
ially in the evening. The spectators
would Journey from one end of the
Capitol to the other as first one
branch would recess and then the
other. Everyone apparently had a
fine time.
And about II o'clock appeared a
mnch consisting of 'hot dogs" rolls
and coffee, which disappeared as
magicaly as it had appeared. 1t was
god and recalled the closing days of
Continued on Page 4-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
Washington to Cuba
Submarine Hello
Cable Opened Today

New York, April 10.-The first
submarine telephone cable to link the
United States with Cuba will be for
mally opened tomorrow night when
President Harding talks from WASH
ington to President MenocaI in Hav-
ana.
The Washington end of the opening
ing will be under the auspices of the
National Press Club and will be held
in the Pan-American Building. In
addition to the president, members
of the Press Club will entertain as
guests Secretary Hughes, Secretary
Mellon, Secretary Weeks, Secretary
DENLY, the Cuban Minister and other
prominent Washington officials.
Immediately after the opening
ceremony, the cable will be turned
over to the service Of the public. The
new cable system has been installed
by the Cuban American Telephone
and Telegraph Company to connect
the systems of the Cuban Telephone
Company and the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
HARRIS LIED
TO TEST FAITH
BETTER half
Admits Confession of
Killing Elwell Was
a Hoax
Had Been Separated from Wife
and Sought to Prove Her
Loyalty-Would Have Gone
to Chair if She Had Not
Proved ''True Blue''

Buffalo, N. Y, April 1O-Rov Har-
rls, held here by the police on his
confession that he was concerned in
the murder of Joseph B. Elwen in
New York last June, today con-
fessed that his story was not true.
The prisoner had been questioned
for two hours by District Attorney
Moore at the end of which time he
maze statement admitting that his
original declaration was all false.
Mr.. Moore sent word to Charles
). Whitman and Captain Carey of
the New York police, who were on
their way to Buffalo. The develop
ment may cause them to change
their plans and return to New York
from Albany.
Harris alleges as his reasons for
the hoax that he had been separated
from his wife and had met her again
only last week and desired to know
whether she would be staunch to
MN were he in serious trouble. He
said that if she had not proved
loyal and true blue" he would have
gone to the electric chair without
regret.
Harris confessed the hoax to De-
tective Oswald of the New York
force on Saturday night but the DO
lice officer did not make public the
Continued on Page +CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
MELROSE MAN HELD
IN DEATH POLICEMAN
ON LOWELL ROAD

Wakefield, Mass, April 10-Clarence
NJ. Loud of Melrose was held for muir
der in the first degree today in con-
nection with the fatal shooting, last
night. of Patrolman. James A. Pres
ton, whose body was found by auto
mObilists in lonely spot on Lowell
was a lighted flashlight and in his
cap. the police said. was memoran-
dunn indicating that he had arrested
Loud on statutory charge.
In the cap also was the license
number of an automobile that proved
to be LIQUIDS. Discovery of the car
backed into a wood with the license
plate turned up led to LIQUIDS arrest
early today.
Loud refused to comment on the
shooting but the police said he adj
mitted to District Attorney Nathan
A. Tufts that he was on the Lowell
road last night night on his way to
visit John Herman of this town. He
also admitted, the police said, that he
carried a loaded revolver when lie
left home. Herman told the police
that he expected Loud at his home
last night, but Loud did not come.
Four 45-calibre bullets were found
in Preston's body at the autopsy per-
formed today by Medical Examiner
Roscoe Perley of Melrose. A search of
LIQUIDS home revealed several bullets
of similar calibre, the police asserted,
but they found no weapon
Loud returned home about 1890 o.
clock, his wife informed the authori-
ties, and told her that two men whom
he met on the road had forced him
to surrender his automobile. There
We're two bruises on his head, she
said, and she asked him to summon
physician and also to notify the po-
lice of the hold-up. but he complied
with neither request.
George d. Anthony of Lynnfield re-
ported to the Wakefield chief of po-
lice late last night that as he was re-
turning home he met an enclosed au-
tomobile going at high, speed. AS 10
approached it slowed down, he said,
and a man who opened the door of
the car called out rs everything all
right?"
Several persons who were asked
today to give their versions of the
shooting said that they had heard
conversation between Preston and
some one on the road One woman
said she heard shots
Patrolman Preston had been con-
Quoting a campaign against persons
J.ly OF inl,t -,
gloomy spots in Lowell road, and had
brought several persons to court
charged with disorderly conduct.
! Loud was arrested last summer in
the Metropolitan Park reservation for
disorderly conduct, was convicted and
fined. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
New York City Very
Arid on Sunday

New York, April 10.-Police contin-
ued their wholesale crusade against
violators of the recently enacted state
prohibition enforcement law today,
which was described by some newspa-
pers as the "dryest Sunday" since
1896 when the late Preside.'t .Roose-
welt, then police comm. ,sloner, stop
ped Sunday liquor selling.
Frequenters of saloons, where reg
ular customers" had been able to buy
contraband liquor, admitted that New
York was virtually bone dry for the
first time since the volstead amend
ment was enacted. Many saloons
which have kept open, ostensibly for
the sale of soft drinks" closed their
doors today and did not indicate
whether they would reopen again.
As detectives entered one Coney Is
land restaurant tonight they noticed
man hastily snatch bottle from the
table and place it in his hip pocket.
An officer accosted him and removed
the bottle. 1t contained tomato cat
sup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
SESSION
CONGRESS- DUE
TO START TODAY
Avalanche of Bills and
Resolutions Await
Consideration
Presidents Address Scheduled
for Tuesday - Emergency
Tariff First Job-Republic-
ans Hold Commanding Ma
jOrities in Both Branches

Washington, April 10-The new
Republican administration will get
under full Roadway tomorrow when
the 9th American Congress con-
venes at noon for the extraordinary
session called few weeks ago by
President Harding.
The program tomorrow is expect
ed to be limited to the usual opening
formalities, including the adoption of
resolutions providing for Joint ses-
sion on Tuesday to hear the presi-
dents address and to do organiza-
ton work. Committees of leaders
will also be appointed tomorrow to
notify the president of the assem-
bling of Congress.
Domestic needs, including tariff
and tax revision, are expected to be
emphasized by President Harding
Tuesday, but he also is said to be
planning considerable discussion of
international questions. Republicans
prominent in Congress received re-
ports tonight that he would state
with considerable definiteness his at
titude toward the proposal to estab-
lish peace with Germany by con-
gressional action.
Tomorrow's program calls for
reading in both bodies of the presi-
dents proclamation calling the ex-
ira session and for election of Off
GERS. Speaker Gillett is to be re-
elected in the House. after the call
of the roll by states. Committee
states also are to be adopted with
Representative Mondell of wyoming
to continue as majority leader and
Representative Kitchen of North
Carolina, succeeding the late Champ
Clark as minority leader.
The usual opening flood of bills
and resolutions is due tomorrow in
the House but not until Tuesday in
the Senate.
The first legislative achievement
promises to be enactment Of the
emergency tariff bill vetoed at the
last session by President Wilson.
This is to be introduced in the House
tomorrow and reported during the
day or Tuesday. 1t will be taken up
lican leaders will press for final vote
before the week end. Senate lead
ers also will press the measure,
hoping to get it into the presidents
hands by next week.
The Republicans will start upon
the new session with commanding
majorities in both Senate and House.
In the upper body there will be SO
Republicans as against 81 Demo-
Gratis and in the House. 800 Repub-
licans to 1872 Democrats. All House
members will take their oaths tomor-
NOW. Two senators. Norbeck of
South Dakota, and Bursum of New
Mexico, who We're not sworn in dur
ing the March session, also are eX-
pected to be present tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-11
S7,2O5,OO0 Loss
by Railroads of U. S.
During February

Washington, April 10-Railroads of
the United States suffered a deficit in
February of S7.205. 900, while LOG out
of 200 reporting to the Interstate
Commerce Commission failed to earn
their expenses and taxes. as against
a deficit of s1,167, 500 for January with
109 out of 200 failing to make ex-
penses according to fluctuations
made public tonight by the Associa-
ton of Railway Executives.
OF the JOG roads reported as fail
ing to make expenses, 46 were in
eastern, Is in southern and A in
western districts. The 200 roads rem
resent mileage of 235, 562 miles.
The carriers, according to the tab
ulations, fell short 3,S04, 900 of earn
ing the amount estimated under the
increased rates fixed by the commits
sion in accordance with the trans
portation act, devised to establish
rates yielding a return of per cent
on valuations.