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Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Three PERISH IN STORM.
Property Damage In Louisiana Esti
mated At $1,000

Shreveport, La.-Three persons are
dead, about 80 others are injured, sew.
eral of them seriously, and property
damage estimated at between $780,
900 and $1,00O,000, is reported as the
result OF a terrific windstorm which
swept over Northwestern Louisiana.
especially in Claiborn and Caddo par.
ishes.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
WILL APPEAL TO HARDING.
EmIarants Protest Against Being De
MED Passports.

Danzig.-A large number OF emf
grants whose passports the American
consul refused to wise have decided at
a massmeeting to appeal to President
Harding against the consuls decision
according to Warsaw dispatch. There
is notable decrease In the number
Of emigrants trying to make their way
to the United States since the diff
cu1ties Of obtaining wise for that
country recently have become greater.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
ELWOOD WOMAN KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH;
THREE SERIOUSLY HURT.

LAPEL, Ind. Aug. 21.-One wom-
an was killed and six other persons
were injured. three seriously. when
two automobiles collided Sunday Al
the intersection Of the Madison
Hamilton county line and the Per-
dleton-Nohlesvule pike three miles
south OF here. High corn, obscur-
ing the view Of the drivers. Charles
V. Trotter, Elwood, and Commodore
Markle, Narklevile. Is blamed for
the accident, which Coroner ]. L
Rhine. Lapel, is investigating.
Mrs. Viola Bailey, 30. Elwood. Is
dead The injured are: Mrs. Charles
Trotter. as. Elwood: Betty Jane
Bailey, 20 months Old, Elwood; Paul
Lanham, 20. Markleville: Charles V.
Trotter. 66. ElwoOd; HerscheI Ball
ey. %. Elwood. and Commodore
Markle, 20. MarkIeville.
The injured were taken 10 an An
derson hospital Markle was arrest
ed by Anderson police on a technical
charge OF manslaughter, and releas-
ed on $500 bond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
SERIOUSLY HURT
WHEN HIT BY CAR
Nj. Young of Lakeville In Lo-
cal Hospital Suffering
Severe Hurts.

NJ. Young, of Lakeville, was seri-
ously injured Sunday evening about
Z o'clock. when he was struck by a
S. Michigan St car. The accident
occurred on Michigan St, near the
South st. Intersection. Young was
taken to the Epworth hispital in an
unconscious condition. The hos
pital authorities announced that he
had suffered severe injuries 10 his
back and head, besides internal in
iuries. At a late hour last night it
was thought he would recover.
The street car. which was going
north at a speed of about Is miles
an hour. was operated by F. Quinn,
7l3 Sancome av. According . the
story told by Quinn. Young had
stepped onto the tracks. AS the car
struck him Young was thrown to
the pavement on the outside OF the
car tracks. Quinn managed 70 bring
his car under control within a few
feet from the place Young was
struck.
Numerous people who witnessed
the accident declared that Young had
started across the street without
looking 10 see howtnear the car was
70 him. They also say they heard
Quinn ring the bell, but that Young
continued to walk directly in front
Of II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
IRISH ISSUE REPLY TO
NSIR HAMAR GREENWOOD

DUBLIN, Aug 21.-The publicity
department of the Dali Eireann is
sued a reply to the recent statement
of Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief sec
rotary for Ireland, concerning kid
naped and missing crown forces. The
reply objects to the word kidnapped"
in a case where, it says. war had
been officially declared 10 exist The
statement says that since Jan. /.
1890. $50 officers and men captured
by the Irish republican army were
disormed and released unhurt. I:
declares that the British practice
has been 20 treat prisoners Of war
as criminals and to lnflict upon them
penalties OF death or Imprisonment.
Against the British list of SO crown
forces missing figures are given by
the department OF Irish captured of
whom i says "a were executed. 127
killed trying to escape. 395 placed in
Ienal servitude and $3.50 others I'M
prisoned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
MINERS MAY MARCH TO
MINGO COUNTY TODAY

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug. 21.
Men from the Cabin creek AMI
Paint creek coal fields who gathered
at Marmet. near here, Saturday with
the intention OF marching TO Mingo
county as a demonstration against
martial law in force there, were still
in camp Sunday night. according 10
Sheriff Walker of Kanawha county.
He said that about 800 men had ar
rived at the camp Sunday. bringing
the total to approximately 800, most
of whom are armed.
The plans of the miners. who were
scheduled to start for Mingo Sunday
morning could not be learned def
nitely although the sheriff said there
was considerable talk among them
OF starting before daylight Monday
He could not verify the reports
through self-styled leaders. however.
and added that there appeared 10 be
no recognized leaders among them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
ARIZONA CAPITAL IS
MENACED BY DELUGE

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Aug. 21-As
result OF downpours Saturday night
and Sunday another food greater
than that OF last Friday swept down
Cave Creek through the Arizona
canal and into the city of Phoenix,
threatening extensive property dam
age and possible loss Of life. At
Sis o'clock sunday night water en-
tered the state capitol.
Twenty minutes later the base
ment Of the building was full and
the water had entered the first floor.
A wall Of water eight feet high and
several miles wide. according 70 re-
ports received at Irrigation head
quarteds washed out section OF the
Grand canal. one Of the leargest IN
the district. after sweeping across
the country between Il and the
Arizona canal.
The food waters extended from
Phoenix TO Glendale. a distance Of
nine miles. irrigation officials said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
SWISS WILL PERMIT
FORMER EMPEROR TO
REMAIN UNTIL FALL

GENEVA. Aug. 21.-Former En-
peror Charles OF Austria Hungary
and ex-Empress Zita will be permit
ted 70 remain III Switzerland until
the end Of October under agreement
reached by the British, Hungarian
and Swiss governments. as no other
country has signified its willingness
to receive the couple. the local news
papers declare. The Swiss govern
ment. Il is said. Will take the matter
up again after this agreement eX-
pires
Charles, the press reports aver,
has just lost the greater part of ST.
100000 crowns he had on deposit in
a Zurich bank which has gone into
bankruptcy. while his brother. Arch
Duke MAMMALIAN. lost an equivalent
OF 1000. 900 marks. According 20
the Finanz Revue, this money was
smuggled across the border during
the war. Charles. IL is declared. was
compelled 10 sell private villa near
Vienna 10 a wealthy Spaniard for
$50. 600 pestas in order 20 continue
living az his chatea,. near Lucerne.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
DRYS WILL CONTINUE
FIGHT ON AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON. Aug. FL Dry
forces VIII carry 10 finish their
fght against inclusion OF the Stanley
amendment in the anti-beer bill be-
fore congress. il was announced Sun
day by Wayne 3. Wheeler. counsel
for the anti-saloon league The
amendment. which re-states and in
terprets constitutional bars against
searches and seizures. Mr.. Wheeler
said would make prohibition off,
GERS hght against liquor transporta-
ton a losing one and would make
the handicap in the search for Illicit
stills TOO manifest TO require a dem
Onstration"
support for the Stanley amend
,ment which has been strong in the
senate Mr. Wheeler said. did not
indicate that the anti~beer bill
would fail or that the section
would be accepted unmodihed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
TlUo MiracuLouszy Escape From 1Death Trap
Negroes Stage Daring Holdup
Lock Agentin
Cellar; Steal
TIL GU an DIS

A robbery which it is unoficially
estimated will mount into thousands
OF dollars. was staged in a most
daring fashion Sunday night about
$3.50 o'clock by two negroes who
held up the Standard Oil filling sta
ton at Michigan and Sample SITS.
Edward Tesmer, 1917 s. Lafayette
the victim Of the highway-men who
escaped with their loot. despite the
fact that several pedestrians saw
them make their hasty exit from
the place.
Tesmer told the police that he was
just getting ready 70 close up for
the night when two negroes. each
carrying two revolvers entered the
station. He said that they ordered
him to throw UP his hands, and af-
ter he complied with their requests.
they proceeded to lock the doors
turn out the lights, rife the cash
register. and then force him down
the steps leading into the basement.
Take Agents Keys.
He said tina, he heard them at
tempting TO gain entrance TO thu
safe and that finally one Of them
opened the basement door and fore
ed him 10 give them the keys to the
safe. They once more locked him
in the basement and again began
working on the safe. He said that
he was) unable TO state how much
cash was in the safe, but that II con-
tanned the receipts of the week end s
business. He said that about $50
III cash -ras in the cash register
The negroes imm ediately after
they had completed ransacking the
safe walked out the front door of
the station, ran a short distance
down Sample St, where they had a
machine, either a Hudson or a
Haynes, and then drove west on
Sample to Main and turned north
according to the story told the po-
lice by people who claim they saw
them enter and leave the station.
Police Investigate.
Tesmer finally managed to crawl
out a cellar window, but not until
the negroes had made good their
escape. TeSmer then notified the
police and Officers Lavelle and
Saberniak were sent out TO make an
investi cation. They found that the
safe and cash register had been
cleaned Of it's contents and the rest
OF the Office thoroughly ransa cked.
Tesmer told them that the de-
scription Of the men was as follows:
one was about #. II inches tall.
weighed about 200 pounds. while
the other was about IT. inches
tall and weighed about 200 pounds.
Both wore dark suits and caps. He
said that he thought he had noticed
them once before driving a big car
with only one headlight lit. He
claims he can recognize them If he
ever sees them again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
VISIONS OF EARLY
FEDERAL BUILDING
EXPANSION VANISH
Government to Delay Inn
prOvements In South Bend
and Other Cities.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Aug FL
The last hope for an appropriation
for new postoff1ce sites or buildings
in Indiana went glimmering today.
when Rep. Hickey received a letter
from Rep. Langley OF Kentucky.
chairman Of the house committee on
buildings and grounds. which puts a
quietus on the movement for post
office building legislation at South
Bend and other cities throughout
the country as far as the present
session of congress is concerned, and
perhaps for the indefinite future.
Il am directed by the committee
on public building and grounds. q"
says Mr.. Langly in his letter, ''to ad-
wise you that owing TO the present
condition of the government finances
and the consequent necessity for the
most rigid economy, as we'll as the
pressure Of emergency legislation,
the committee has definitely decided
not to prepare and report a general
public building bill ar this session,
or to consider any individual bin au-
thorizing an appropriation Of money
other than for hospital facilities for
the treatment Of our disabled eX-
service men and women. !, there,
fore, beg to inform you that in view
of this decision no action will be
taken by our committee at this ses-
sion of congress upon any bill pro
posing to authorize an appropriation
for public building work other than
as above indicated"
The news contained in Langley
letter came as shock 10 many
members Of congress, as they fear II
sounds the death-kneu Of much
needed building legislation, not only
for this session. but for several ses-
sions TO come. 1t is pointed out that
the decision to cut $500, 100000 Of
OF the revenues to be raised by taxa
ton next year probably viii put the
finances of the government in tighter
shape a year from now than al
present
The chairman's letter already Is
causing a good deal Of grumbling
among members of congress gener-
ally. It has been eight and a half
years since an omnibus building bill
was passed. During that time there
has been a tremendous growth in
the postOffice business in many CT
ties Of the country, so that buildings
and facilities which served the pur-
pose eight and a half years ago
have become wholly inadequate.
The crsmped condition OF some OF
the postoffices is described as being
almost uncomfortable.
The Langley letter is producing a
reaction that was unexpected. II Is
causing congress to think seriously
about the desirability Of spending
less money on the army and navy
CONTINUED on page twOD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
BIDS FOR $50 SHIPS
ACCEPTED BY BOARD

WASHINGTON. Aug 2l-Bids
Of S2.150 each for $50 wooden yes
sells submitted by the ship Con-
struction and Trading corporation.
have been accepted by the shipping
board. 80 was announced officially
SUNDAY night.
4 contract for sale between the
corporation and the shipping board
has been drawn up under direction
Of Commissioner Edward g. Plum
mer. and will be approved by the
board Tuesday providing the pur-
chaser completes the required bond.
Under its terms the board viii re-
ceive Is per cent az the total sale
price OF $40. 600 in cash, and a pro
rata portion Of the balance upon
delivery OF each vessel,
The vessels cost the board from
$500. 000 20 100000 each AS 10
the vessels retained, Commissioner
P-unmer explained the shipping
board was considering the POSSIBLE
ltv OF their utilization as pontoons
for the proposed bridge across the
Hudson river az New York city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
FORCE OF MARINES
RUSHED TO PANAMA
400 'Sea Soldiers Sent to
Canal Zone to Augment
L. S. Forces.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. p. A
force Of 400 marines embarked
from here Sunday on the L. S. S.
Pennsylvania for duty in Panama.
The decision TO augment Ameri-
can forces already in the canal zone
was reported so suddenly that Off
GERS at the navy yard here were not
ordered to prepare supplies for the
marines until Saturday when rush
orders were received by telephone
from the navy department in Wash
ington.
The Pennsylvania was used for
transportation of the force in order
to expedite its arrival in Central
America That vessel was enroute
to New York TO Pacific coast waters
and was ordered by wireless Satur-
DAY to proceed to Philadelphia and
receive the contingent.
The Pennsylvania was stopped at
the Delaware breakwater and the
marine companies. which arrived at
the Philadelphia navy yard shortly
before noon Sunday were taken di-
rectly from their trains to the war
ship. she sailed shortly after mid
night Sunday night.
Large quantities Of supplies had
preceded them. Navy yards forces
worked until late Saturday night
loading lighters with equipment for
prolonged stay away from the
base.
The marines were sent here from
;hcir base at Quantico. Va. and as
indicating the speed with which the
force was got together. officers point
ed out that no company had its
original complement of men, re-
oruits having been drafted indis-
criminately.
Every effort was made TO keep
the destination of the force a secret
and navy yard officials declared not
even officers commanding knew the
exact duty they We're TO perform up
on their arrival in the canal zone.
RUmors that a second contingent
might arrive later in the week could
not be confirmed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
MINISTER BLAMES
'SPURNED WOMAN
Rev. Spencer Says Woman
Caused His Arrest on Wife
Murder Charge.

SAN JOSE, Cal. Aug PA
"spurned Woman" Is blamed by the
Rev. John A. Spencer. former santa
Rosa preacher. for causing his ar
rest on a warrant charging wife
murder. Mr. Spencer, in advancing
this theory Sunday again asserted
he was innocent Of any attempt 70
do away with his WIFE.
Mrs Spencer was reported drown
ed in Clear Lake. Lake county, July
q last. and 80 hours later her body
was buried. Thereafter certain re-
ports and rumOrs reached Lake
county authorities the body was
exhumed, and following an autopsy
a warrant charging the former min
lister with murder. was issued.
The Rev. AIr. Spencer Sunday
deemed the "spurned woman" as
ne termed her responsible. He said
he and his wife had lived for a time
in the home Of this woman al Santa
Rosa and quarreIed with her con-
corning an account. Later. he said.
the woman made overtures Of adec-
ton which he spUrned.
Spencer Alle1-S-1 a4Le 3 spencer vas
drowned accidentally when she fell
from their boat al night in Clear
lake. He declares that in answer 20
her screams he plunged into the
water and dived for her until ex-
hausted.
Upon coming here following the
death OF his wife the accused
nrearhnr made ara n ga am ante m
purchase a bungalow occupied by
Mrs. Z. D. Barber and IL was the
plan OF Mrs Barber and himself. the
minister says, 10 take in roomers
Mrs. Barber Sunday expressed a
desire 10 see the former minister
before ne ia returned % Santa Rosa.
but according 20 Sheriff Lyle OF this
county, this request Will not be
granted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
DEFENSE MAY ASK
FOR FURTHER DELAY
Madalynne and Burch to APP
pear Today-Consider Re-
questing Dismissal.
" Associated Pc :

by Ass0cldleu tIeSSs
Los ANGELES. Aug. 21-Arthur
c. Burch and Mrs. Madalynne Oben-
chain. indicted for the alleged muir
der Of J. Bolton Kennedy, will be
called TO plead TO the Indictment
Monday before Judge Sidney y
Reeve in the Los Angeles county
superior court. 1t Will be their sec
ond appearance there, they having
been granted a weeks delay when
arraigned last Monday.
Possibility of a further delay was
indicated Sunday by persons con-
nected with the case. After the ar
raignment last week the defendants
retained Paul w. SchenCk Of Los
Angeles as their principal counsel.
Mr. Schenck until Saturday was en-
gagged on another case, and late
Sunday had not conferred with
Burch or Mrs Obenchain. 1t was
said he might require another ad-
lournment in order to familiarize
himself with the case.
The defense cousel is also consid-
ering the matter OF asking for a
dismissal Of the indictment. James
b Kittrelle. partner of Schenck.
said He declared the defense is
able 10 present a complete alibi for
Burch for the night of jug 3 when
Kennedy was shot and there is no
evidence upon which Mrs. Oben-
chain can be held for murder.
II was said at the district at
torney's Office that any motion for a
dismissal would be opposed vigOr-
ously and that the prosecution
would not consent 10 any delay in
the pleadings unless good reasons
were shown. An early date for
trial will be asked. it was declared.
The Judge has stated that he
would give the case preference on
his calendar and set as early a date
IS could be agreed on by counsel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
DAHL EIREANN
In PROLONGED
CABINET MEET
Discuss Final Arrangements
for Secret Session Today
Causes Speculation.
DE VALERA AT FESTIVAL
Irish People Enjoy Peaceful
Week-End-Watch Atti-
tude of Obstetrics.

By Associated Press:
DUBLIN, Aug. 21-Nearly all the
members of the Dali Eireann cab
met met in session Sunday for the
purpose of making final arrange
ments for Mondays secret session
OF the parliament.
Harry J. Boland. representative
OF Eamonn De Valera, in the United
States, was one Of the callers on Mr..
De Valera at Mansion House sun
day afternoon.
The cabinet meeting was a pro-
longed one. and this fact caused
much speculation. Sunday meetings
Of this character are unusual and it
because of its length the SUPPOSE
ton was that those ir>~ conference
were occupied with arrangements
for Mondays private meeting of the
Dali Eireann and a reply to Mr..
Lloyd Georges offer will be- consid-
cred.
Not TO Interfere
1t was not known how long the
debate in the private session will
last. since it is not known HON MANY
or the 40 members Of the Dali
Eireann desire to be heard.
Tuesday was fixed some time ago
for a meeting of the executive com
mittee Of the Sim Fein organization
representing the Sim Fein clubs
throughout the country. Many lead
ing deputies Of the Dali Eireann are
also members Of the committees
This organization is illegal and the
governments permission for the Dali
TO meet does not cover il. 1t is NOT
expected, however, that the present
circumstances the government will
interfere with the meeting. The
publicity department has not vet
stated whether the Dali will ad-
Journ over Tuesday. or whether the
executive committee will postpone
its meeting.
It had been announced that Mr.
De Valera would throw out the ball
at the Gaelic festival at St. Enda's
college at Rathfarnham. Sunday af-
ternoon, but he was prevented from
doing so by his attendance at the
cabinet meeting. He arrived late in
the evening. however. accompanied
by Mr.. Boland and Miss Mary Mac
Swiney, who had arrived here Sun
day from the United States. and
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
SOLONS STILL
CONFIDENT OF
EARLY RECESS
Hope to Begin Respite We'd
nesday Despite Mass of I'm
portant Legislation.
PROGRAM is OUTLINED
House to Take Up Railroad
Bill Today-Sena to Act
on Appropriation.
By Associated Press I;

BY Associated Press;
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21-Repub-
lican leaders Of the senate and
house still were hopeful Sunday
night Of recessing Wednesday, de-
spite the mass Of important legisla-
ton awaiting consfd eration. Threats
from some quarters TO throw the
entire program out of gear unless
the conference report on the anti
beer bill was adopted caused much
discussion during the day. although
leaders predicted that any attempt
10 hold up the majority plan for a
thirty day respite from a long sum-
mer grind would not prevail
While the shipping board oeficien-
cy appropriation bill is the unfinish
ed business OF me senate it may be
displaced should Sen. Sterling insist
upon calling up the beer legislation.
Outlines Program.
Rep. Mondell, Of Wyoming, the
republican leader, outlined Sunday
the house program for the three
days remaining before the contem-
plated holiday. Briefly il privided;
Vote on the Administrations rail-
road funding bill. Monday or Tues
day: adoption OF conference reports
on the anti-beer bill and the Capper-
Tincher bill regulating futures trad
ing in grain: action on the shipping
board appropriation. with its 5000
600 amendment for expenses Of the
disarmament conference: extension
of the dye embargo and the emer-
gency tariff; imposition Of taxes on
war supplies sold 10 France and re-
imported, and agricultural relief
legislation.
Considering that 400 Of the AS
house members voted Saturday night
on the tax bill, Mr.. Mondell declared
there would be no difficulty in keep
ing a quorum here during the next
few days. While the senate recess
resolution fixed Sept II as the date
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
CALM PREVAILS AFTER
KNOXVILLE OUTBREAK

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Aug. 81. -
Calm prevailed in Knoxville Sunday
and Sunday night. Two blocks from
the Jail and court house, where Fri
day night Is persons were wounded
by officers defending the jail from
a threatened attack, the usual Sab
bath promenade proceeded quietly.
The heavy guard at the Jail Will be
continued indefinitely as a precau-
ton. Il was announced. but no furth-
er trouble Is expected. OF the 21
wounded who remained IN hospitals
Sunday night. all are improving and
81 Is now thought there will be no
fatalities resulting from the clash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-22
KINGS CONDITION Is
REPORTED IMPROVED

PARIS. Aug. 21.@The condition
OF King Alexander OF Jugo-Salvia,
who it was announced Saturday was
holding his own and was said 70 be
out OF immediate danger from his
recent attack OF appendicitis. IS now
on the upward trend. according 10
the official bulletin OF his illness IS
sued Sunday.
The kings condition IL much i'm
proved" the bulletin reads.