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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
Irish Peace Delegates on Arrival
In London Are Greeted by Crowds

LONDON. oct. S. The irish
peace delegates. who are TO begin
negotiations with representatives Of
the British government on Oct. Il.
stepped from their special railway
carriages in Euston station this eve
ming and received a stormy welcome
from several thousand OF their coun-
trymen and partisans. whose cheers
were reinforced by the numbering Of
a Killed pipers' band.
The Irish delegates train pulled IN
at the same platform as the train
which carried the king and queen
from Balmoral scarcely half an hour
before. For the sovereigns the plat
form floor had been covered with a
red carpet. on which a group OF
court attendants. with the usual
uniformed functlonaries. welcomed
their majesties. Their departure
from the station was cheered BY
many OF those among the crowds
which had assembled 20 greet the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
LAWYER FOUND GUILTY
OF PLOTTING MURDER

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. s.
John II. Pope. local attorney. was
found guilty today of murder in the
first degree, with a recommendation
Of mercy, in connection with the
killing of George Hickman, theater
manager, last month by Frank Raw
lings during an attempt at robbery.
The court announced sentence would
be passed later.
Pope. though regarded as one of
the most able criminal lawyers IN
the state, did not axe an ctive part
IN his own defense. Hickman was
manager of the Palace theater mere.
on the night of Sept. I. while he
was checking up the box Office re-
ceipts with Ebert Harrison, treas
urer of the theater. Rawlins en-
tered the office and ordered Hick-
man and Harrison TO throw up their
hands
Hickman attacked Rawlins and
Rawlins shot him through the head,
Harrison was stunned by a blow on
the head with the butt of the pistol
after Rawlins had placed the weapon
against his breast and pulled the
trigger several times. the pistol fail
ing 10 fire.
Rawlins then seized $500 in cur
rency and left the theater, only to
be arrested half block away. He
maintained for several days he was
alone in attempting the robbery. but
later stated Pope had planned II
along with several others, which
were TO take place later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
Son of Former Hoosier Tinplate
King Marries Russian Princess

PARIS. oct. s.-Au the wedding
gifts 10 William 3. Leeds ana Prin-
cess Xenia, nice Of King Constantine
OF Greece. who were married by civil
ceremony here today. were from
royalty. except two, which came
from Americans. Il was announced
today. King George and Queen
Mary OF England head the list with
a diamond and ruby pendant with
a crown on which the the initials
"G. NJ" Queen Mother Alexandra
or England gave an amethyst and
diamond bracelet and Princess Mary
OF England gave a fan. Others who
gave presents and their gifts fol-
low:
The Crown Prince and Princess of
Rumania. a sapphire ring; Prince
and Princess Christopher. a diamond
and ruby tiara; Prince and Princess
George OF Greece. A gold pendant
watch set in sapphires; Queen Moth
er Olga OF Greece, a diamond leaf
brooch with a large ruby; Grand
Duchess AnAstaSa OF Russia, a blue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
YOUNG MAN CONTENDS
THAT HE ISN'T DEAD

WILLIAMSON, y. c., oct. S.-Re-
latives and friends OF Leon +. Smith.
4 young man OF this city who not
only grieved over his death" but
buried" him last Saturday. were
convinced today by the argument
Of his pale and hearty temperance.
that they had made a mistake. Smith
FASTENED here yesterday 20 deny that
he was buried when he was told
about II by a friend at Bolton. a
nearby town where he has been
working.
He learned that the body OF an
other man, badly mutiltated had
been found beside the railroad track
at Mullins la. week and later posi-
lively identified by friends as his
own. Letters addressed 70 Smith
were said to have been found on the
body. It was necessary 70 hold an
immediate burial by lantern light
Saturday night and mistaken iden-
tity went undiscovered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
FAILS
TO PRECLUDE
COAL STRIKE
Committee Representing Min.
ers Meet With Harding.
Hoover and Davis.
GUESTS OF PRESIDENT
Impossible to Come to Imme-
date Arrangement Due TO
Recent Convention.

WASHINGTON, oct. S.-The gov
eminent interviewed today TO prevent
the possible stoppage of coal produc-
ton next March when the bitumin-
Gus miners wage scale agreement
expires, but its efforts after d four
hours conference at the white house
between Prest Harding, Secretaries
Hoover and Davis and union officials
We're said TO have been without i'm
mediate avail.
The conference was held when the
central committee of the United Mine
Workers CT America, headed by John
j. Lewis. president of the organiza-
ton, came here at the request OF
Pres't Harding TO discuss with the
administration the possibility Of an
undertaking TO arbitrate any ulti-
mate differences with the operators
prior TO the expiration OF the ma
uonal agreement in March.
The committee was received at
the white house at noon, being the
guests of the president at luncheon
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Continued on page twOl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
FUGITIVE ENJOYED
HIMSELF WITH CASH

CHICAGO, Oct. S.-FOr two years
Carl Stieler Jr.. wanted in connec-
uon with a S234,OOO mail robbery at
Whiting, Ind. IN 1919. travelled
throughout the west under his own
name. gave Chicago as his address,
spent his share OF the money.
amounting TO $4,000, and was never
once questioned. he told authorities
today following his surrender TO the
police.
With his wife, he returned yes
,rrdIy and Went TO the homo Of his
rather and surrendered when the IA
thec called the police. He admitted
his part in the robbery. according
to the authorities.
Much Of his money was spent for
airp.anes and racing cars. StieIer
said. He declared be gave flying ex-
hibitioas in the southwest and also
in Memphis and Jackson. Tenn, IN
der his own name.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
SOUTH RENDERS ASK TITLE TO MILLIONS
LOYAL Followers
OF NOtre Dame
Stand by Team

Gloom. thicker than any fog
which ever settled on an ocean, en-
veIoped Notre Dame last night.
With the Last report coming over
special wire into the gym yester-
day afternoon, when more than a
thousand Notre Dame men followed
the Irish eleven in its terrific strug-
gle the cloud descended.
Cheerleader AL Slaggert, who had
been reading TO the clamoring stud
ents. called upon them to give Capt.
Eddie Anderson's eleven the biggest
~. y D" IL ever got.
We're beaten, men" shouted
Slaggert, but 1 want 70 hear the
greatest yell for that team that hae
ever resounded across this campus
Are YOU with me?'
The response, a cheer that sound
ed like a roll Of thunder. paid trib-
ute to "a Notre Dame record which
lay shattered at the feet Of a
mighty Iowa eleven.
students filed from the huge gym
talking In undertones Post-mor-
TENS on the combat were held in a
hundred different places by a hun
dred different groups.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
LENROOT SEEKS
MINORITY help
IN TAX FIGHT
Bipartisan Support is Sought
for Amendments to Revi-
sion Measure.
AGREEMENT NOT MADE
Committee Representing Man
ufacturers Calls On Pres't
Harding.

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-A move
ment looking 70 bipartisan support
for the amendments TO the tax re-
vision bill agreed upon by republican
leaders was put under way today in
the senate.
Sen. Lenroot, Wisconsin, a leader
among the senator's from western
states who insisted on the compro-
mise program, held several confer
ences with Sen. Simmons Of North
Carolina, the democratic leader in
the tax fight, but apparently a final
agreement was not reached.
A plan discussed was that OF hav-
ing the revised amendments reported
out by unanimous vote Of the senate
finance committee. republicans and
democrats. and supported on the
floor by leaders on both sides.
The democrats are represented as
looking with favor on most OF the
amendments, but they are not salts
fled with regard TO the proposed
taxes on corporations. insisting that
a revenue in excess Of that proposed
be obtained from that sourcs.
Leaders Agreed On Plan.
Republican leaders were under
stood 10 have greed today on a plan
under which corporations having in
comes in excess OF $50. 900 would
not receive the benefit OF the $4,000
exemption now allowed all corpora
tons. It Is estimated this would
yield an additional $30,000,0O0 in
revenue.
The democrats have proposed re-
peal Of the exemption in the case Of
all corporations. Senator'S from
eastern states laid plans today for
their fight against the program as
outlined by the leaders. They ex-
pected TO force votes on the floor on
the original proposal for a 81 per
cent maximum income surtaX rate,
for the existing maximum estate tax
rate and for repeal Of the capital
stock tax on corporations.
Leaders expressed little concern
Continued on page twO) a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
DOCTOR TELLS BABE
TO STAY OUT OF IT

NEW YORK. Oct. S.-Babe Ruth.
champion home run slugger, was told
by DR.. George D. Stewart late today
that his infected left arm, operated
upon Fridsy must be given at least
a weeks rest This means that the
Yankees star, II the doctors advice
is needed. will not appear IN the re-
mainder Of the world series.
Ruth's arm was injured just above
the elbow two weeks ago when he
stole second base in a game with the
Cleveland Indians. After the game
Friday with the Giants, an incision
was made Ruth admitted that II
he took the advice OF his DOCTOR. he
would not play again this season.
But my absence won't hurt the
Yankees" he said. 1T Will only
make them fight all the harder
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
GROCER, CUSTOMERS.
HELD UP, ROBBED OF.
CASH AND WATCHES.
Bandit Quartet Flees in High
Powered Car From Hill St.
Establishment.

Stepping from a high powered
machine, three gunner entered the
grocery store of John CHASER, 100 ".
Hill St, at $50 O'Clock saturday
night. At the the point Of a re-
volver the proprietor was compelled
TO give up the contents of the cash
register. $123, and his gold watch.
Arnold Wilder, 119 n. Hill St, a
customer, accompanied by his wife,
was relieved of a II jewel South
Bend watch. The trio warned tire r
victims TO make no move for five
minutes. Jumping into their ma
chine they made a getaway before
the police arrived.
1t was but 10 minutes before clos
ing time and the Wilders' were the
last customers of the evening
CHASER was planning to close for the
night as soon a. they completed
their purchases. All of the gunner
were about 20 years Of age and were
unmasked. One stood in the door
way, a second went to the cash
register, while the third frisked the
pockets Of his three victims. The
key to a patented lock used to fast
en- the front door was repOsing in
the cash register. The hOldup men
took this also. Entering the store
the trio addressed Chaser by his first
name. II is believed the job is the
work of local crooks.
Enter Whitehall Home.
The watch taken from Wilder was
II jewel South Bend make. works
No. 952S07. Panama case, No.
531SS2. officers Dunning and
Poure are working on the case.
Chaser was so distracted by the
holdup that he was unable 70 give
an accurate description OF the three
men. A fourth man was at the
wheel Of the machine as the trio
emerged from the store.
Gaining entrance TO the home OF
DR.. ]. z. Whitehall. I'll y. ColfaX
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
SECURITY HOLDERS
PROBE CONCERN TO
DETERMINE ASSETS
Cooperative Society of Amer.
lea Thrown Into Hands
of Receiver.

The throwing of the COOPERATIVE
Society Of America an immense So
called common law" enterprise, in
to the hands of a receiver by Federal
Judge Evan A. Evans. Thursday in
the United States Court at Chicago
has caused a national wide investi-
cation, prompted by the thousands
Of security holders throughout the
middle west and reaching South
Bend.
Seven hundred local stockholders
having stock estimated at 100000
and having paid into the society over
$4,000, are investigating the entire
matter and further action will be
taken when body of the investors
meet at the office of prosecuting at
torney, Floyd O. JelisOn, Tuesday
night to appoint a committee to rep
resent them in the federal suit.
Had Agent Here.
The decision Of Judge Evans came
after nearly two years OF litigation.
The Central Trust company of Chi
Cago was appointed by the judge TO
take charge Of the assets of the So
ciety. which. the operators declare
are more than S5,OOO,OOO with liabil-
tiles listed at S2,50O,OO0.
Among the assets listed are a p
story building, a life insurance com
pany. the largest wholesale grocery
in Chicago and Isl operating gro
Gerry stores
According to evidence submitted
before Judge Evans, however, its
liabilities appear nearer SIS. 600.
The assets gathered by the receiver
Thursday were not more than $780,
600.
According 10 Mr.. Jelison, who has
been active in the investigation OF
the case in the interests Of local Sc
curity holders the disposition OF the
stock N South Bend was conducted
by a man named Fred z. Bennett,
who had offices in the Dean build
ing for nearly a year and employed
statesmen 70 canvas the residence
sections Of the city. Bennett, II is
said. represented himself as a re-
tired minister and acted always a.
a closer Of the deals. handling per
sonally the leads" furnished by his
solicitors.
Investors Become Uneasy.
After the passage Of the Indiana
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09

Irish peace mission.
Porters quickly removed the car
pet. and all evidences OF the recent
presence OF a royal party disappeared
before the delegates train arrived.
Men bearing enormous Sim Fem
color standards and women waving
smaller republican flags, many Of
them singing and the rest cheering.
with the booming OF guns. made the
great station reverberate until the
delegates and their secretaries moved
away in automobiles. headed by the
pipers.
Their progress was slow for a con-
siderable distance from the station.
as other thousands were crowded
along the route. Many climbed on
the sides OF the cars. the lighted in
teriors OF which made plainly visible
the faces Of Arthur Griffith Robert
C. Barton. Eamonn J. Duggan and
George Gavin Duny. The party mo-
tored 20 the Cadogan square head.
quarters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
ROCKNE'S TEAM
FALLS BEFORE
IOWA'S ELEVEN
NOtre Dame GridirOn Men
Outplay Hawkeyes But
Meet Defeat. 10 to 7.
eco DOWN FIGHTING"
Capt. Anderson's Team I'm
able to Break Through Yard
Line for Touchdown.

IOWA CITY. Ia Oct G--Fate
decreed that Notre Danes unbrok-
en- string Of consecutive victories.
covering a period Of three years.
should end here today at Iowa field.
Bad. giving all due credit 10 the
wonderful playing Of Aubrey Devine,
Locke Beld!ng and Slater Of the
lowe eleven. it was fate and nothing
else that kept Coach Rockne's fight
tng team from overcoming the early
lead. attained in the first quarter
ly the Hawkeyes. and pulling a VIC
tory out OF the fire
Despite the 1917 defeat handed
them by Coach Jones' sturdy war
riors. the Irish eleven. which ar
rived here heralded as a Wonder
Team" lived up 10 every expecta-
ton and went down TO defeat as all
champions do-dghting and threat
cniHg 20 the very end
we have no alibi" said Coach
Rockne to his players after the
game Iowa did beat Notre Dame
without "huke" but Of those who
saw the game there are a few who
viii say that the victors have team
capable Of winning consistently from
Notre Dame.
iowa got away with a rush that
Melted them 20 points. but after the
first quarter it was NOtre Dame who
pushed the contest with the Hawk
eyes with determination to their
mcagre lead. The first han ended
with the bali on the Iowa 12-yard
line after Notre Dame had made 20
yards on three forward passes. The
game ended On the Iowa 30-yard
line after Mohardt had completed
pass 20 Cashier and after the play
in the entire quarter had been en-
tirely within the Iowa 25-yard line
and much Of the time within the 10
yard zone.
The psychology OF the situation
was against the South Bend team,
1owaus generally conceded victory
and were willing TO wager only ~
points or in some cases five to three
odds The whole cry was "Notre
Dame has been undefeated for three
seasons" This condition had it's
effect upon the Iowa players, who
went into the fighting game like I'M
Gagged wildcats. Devine and Locke
plunged the Notre Dame line follow
ing a wedge formation after a de-
cept.ve shift for gains that carried
the ball 60 yards for a touchdown.
\otre Dame came back strong with
gains by Mohardt and Coughlin,
bu, the offensive was stopped in
midheId by a 15-yard penalty for
holding Devine Locke plunged
again but the %otre Dame line held
CONTINUED on page eight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
STATE CONVENTION
OF LEGION OPENS
Candidates for HoOsier Com.
mander Are Swapping Into
1t at Wabash.

WABASH, Ind, oct. State off,
Gals of the American Legion opened
headquarters here today and began
their arrangements for their open
ing Of the legfon's state convention
tomorrow. Advance delegations from
posts having candidates for the office
Of state commander also were on
hand.
Posts at Fort Wayne, Muncie, Ko-
kom.o and Shelbyville were repre-
scented. The Fort Wayne post is
backing DR.. John II. Gilpin for state
commander. Muncie is proposing
Joseph d. O'NeiH, Kokomo is back
ing Walter II. Unversaw and Shelby
Vile favOrs DR.. L. c. Simmons.
Tomorrow will be devoted TO reg
istratiOn Of delegates and entertain
ment features.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
SECOND TRIAL OF
BURKET NEXT WEEK
State Again Will Attempt to
Gain Conviction of IL
Year Old Boy.
necial TO The News Times (:

Special 10 The News Times:
LAPORTE. Oct. S.-The case OF
Cecil Burkett, II, slayer Of Benny
Slavin. seven. will be called Monday
in the Stark county circui court at
Knox. the state having 'ded TO
again attempt a conviction in the
face of the recent disagreement OF
the jury. 1t is not likely. however,
that the actual trial Of the case will
be started until late in the term Of
the Stark county court. Young
Burkett has had his liberty on bond
since his first trial early in the sum-
mer During the same term of
court Mrs Slavin Will be trial for
assaulting Mrs. Burkett. The charge
is assault with intent 10 kill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
GREYHOUND FUTURITY
ATTRACTS FAST DOGS

NEVADA. No. oct. 8.-Three
hundred sleek Freyhounds. all "rar-
in TO go" are here for the fuurity
and Waterloo cups greyhound race
meet, which opened today. The
meet will continue ten DAYS and the
fastest hounds from California, PEN
n6ylvania, Iowa Nebraska. okla
homa, Kansas and Texas have been
entered. Texas and oklahoma Jack
rabbits are 20 be used IN the chases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
WILL PRESENT
LOCAL CLAIMS
TO BIG ESTATE
Heirs to Holder Of "Toma-
hawk Grant Seek 10 Re
cover Lost Property.
LAND Is N BALTIMORE
Original Recipient of Valu.
able Lease Was Reyolu-
tionary Soldier.

Can "Tomahawk Claim" granted
settlers after the. revolutionary war
be outlawed or viii il Withstand YER
bal attacks Of the hes, legal minds
Of the country II put 20 the test by
original heirs? That is the question
Thomas H. Hartman. $40 Lincoln
Way East intends 90 have answered
IN the interests OF heirs OF the Price
estate at Baltimore. Nd. estimated
az total value Of $50. 900. 600.
The property I'm question consist
ing OF 252 acres was originally teas-
ed to Lord Baron Baltimore for
period Of 80 years Following the
Revolutionary War. Christopher
Price. who came 90 this country in
1865 and settled in Queen Anne
county. across the bay from Balti-
more, obtained a new lease for go
years.
Christopher had two brothers.
Benjamin and Andrew AL three
came 10 America In 1865 and set
ted near Baltimore Christopher
fought under General George Wash
ington in the war for American In
war was granted "Tomahawk
Claim" for his war services.
Descendants Here.
Christopher descendants are
scattered throughout the country.
Many are located IN South Benz.
Niles, Buchanan, Lakev.lle and sur
rounding territory. John Price.
youngest son OF Christopher was
grandfather 20 Thomas II Hartman
OF South Bend
Next Thursday IL is planned 20
have the heirs gather az the Hart
man home. when plans win be dis
cusSed relative TO financing a legal
battle 10 regain ownership Of the
property for the heirs. Most OF the
land is IN the heart OF Baltimore
and large business buildings are To-
Gated thereon. The present holders
Of the. property pay a rental 20 the
city Of Baltimore for possession.
Hartman says. Their right has
never been contested.
Mr.. Hartman's grandfather.
Thomas Price youngest son Of
Christopher Price. held the lease
after his fathers death.
There are seven or eight or the
old. original heirs Mr. Hartman's
neither was OF the second generation
OF these and Hartman. himself. or
the third generation Hartman has
the lease. deed and contract of the
252 acres also location OF The sur
vey Whether all the property lies
in Baltimore proper. or some ex-
tends 20 outlying sections Of Baltic
more county ls undeterm
Should the heirs at Thursdays
meeting give Mr. Hartman power OF
attorney. be VIII go 90 Baltimore
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09

enameled cross with pearls. Warner
Leeds and Mrs. Leeds. OF New York.
uncle and aunt OF the bridegroom. a
diamond and sapphire bracelet
Henderson Green. Of New York. a
gold bag studded with sapphires and
diamond
The couple VIII have no attendants
at the religious ceremonies tOmor-
row. They wiu leave for London
Immediately and will spend part OF
their honeymoon on a hOuseboat
which IS now in England They plan
20 tour the canals o. England and
France and then % travel for two
or three years.
Princess Anastasia's secretary said
Mr. Leeds had been granted an al.
lowance by his mother upon which
70 live pending his coming o. age
she refused 20 divulge the amount
but explained that Il was sufficient
for a gentleman 20 live on"
The Leeds fortune was made In
Indiana tin plate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-09
LEGION DELEGATES
OFF FOR C0NCLAYR
Thirteen Members Local Post
to Attend American Legion
Convection.

Thirteen south Bend delegates viii
leave the city today bound for Wa
bash, where they win participate in
the annual state convention OF tho
American Legion which opens az that
place Monday and continues for two
days. Twenty-six posts ~ the 18th
district. which includes South Bend
viii be re- presented an the gathering.
Plans for concentrated effort on
the part Of the legion ~ secure jobs
for unemployed eE-service men and
women Will be- laid before the con-
ventlOn by members ~ the local
delegation. Efforts 20 have a meas
ure presented iu congress that VIII
men 20 hunt or fish in any state Of
the union Will also be projected az
the convention
The delegates Of the 18th district
viii caucus Sunday night and VIII
again confer Monday morning prior
10 the opening ~ The convention at
A. NJ At 10 A. II. the convention
viii be addressed by the State Conn
mander OF the leslon. Commando
Of the Grand Army II the state and
the mayor OF the city. TIE addresses
viii De followed by reports ~ various
committees one of the most lm-
portaut matters 20 come before tho
convention 10 the matter OF caring
FOR disabled soldiers.
The south Bend delegates are.
George W. F'reyermuth. Otis S. RO-
mine. George vs.. Ford. Leo Berner.
4. r. Macdonald. Etuart EbeL Jay
A White. Harry Euglc and r F.
Beck. In addition tNo delegates rep
reseutinE The woman's auxiliary OK
The Legion from this city and one
delegate and one alternate from the
colored post OF south Bend VIII at
tend. The COW enti0a VIII Gloss
Tuesday night.