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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
GOTHAM SOLON
MUST APPEAR
BEFORE JURY
S u b p ena Legislators Who
Charge New York Govern
ment Corruption.
CRIME WAVE CONTINUES
B oh an Describes Eastman
Killing Lone Guard Pre-
vents Jail Delivery.
~ ARsociated Press:

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Dist. Atty.
Swami Monday night obtained sub
penas for state Sen. Theodore
Douglas Robinson and Assembly
man Joseph Steinberg. requiring
them 10 appear before grand jury
next Friday, in connection with
their announced intention 20 ask the
Legislature TO investigate the city
administration.
Two members of the legislature
charged in their prepared statement
that the city was suffering from
probably the worst and most cor
rupt administration In it's history
Wants Facts Given.
II want them TO go before the
grand jury" Mr.. Swami said. land
give the facts on which they base
their allegations. I don't anticipate
that either of them know anything
about what they have said. They've
picked up the unverified rumors and
have made direct allegations of cor
ruption in the public service. I am
going 10 bring them before the
grand jury.
we will call anybody who makes
such charges, so we can learn
whether the charges have any basis
IN fact
Back-wash from the high tide in
! New Kork's crimes created more eN-
| element In police department cir
/ cles than the few fresh outbreaks
| of violance in the last "a hours.
The mystery which had envelOped
/ the killing on the morning after
/ Christmas of Monk" Eastman,
! gaEgsrer- soldier. was cleared UP
| Jeremiah Bohan, a prohibition en-
| forcement agent. surrendered, and
It is alleged. admitted shooting the
monk" who had his citizenship
\ rights after valiant war service.
BOhan described the killing as
! taking place after a drinking Iarty
/ az the Blue Bird cafe, following the
] threats on his life and vile Ian
/ guage' by Eastman, the police said
Prevents Jail Escape.
/ A successful escape from an iron
/ barred Jail provided another sensa-
! ton for the authorities. Harry Bitz-
/ berger. who had been arrested IN
| (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
COURT SCORES JUNK
DEALER AFTER FINE
Tells Russian to Forget Bolshe.
vik Ideas and Learn
Americanism.
Special to News-TImes

special TO news Times
ELKHART, Ind, Jan. S.-"You
had better drop those Bolshevik ideas
and get some Americanism into your
system" was the advice given by
City Judge D. NJ. Hoover TO Bgore
Kosnov. a Russian junk dealer, here
Monday when the latter was fined
.S25 after being found guilty Of as
saulung William Kettleborn. GA
Chapman av., where Kosnov had
made his home.
"Kosnov always got gully when he
had 70 pay his board" said Mrs
Kettleborn IN her testimony in court
in behalf OF her husband. Every
Saturday when he paid he would
talk Of profiteers and Of how the
government was gouging money out
OF people"
According TO Mrs. Kettleborns
further testimony. Kosnov declared
himself repeatedly to be in Sympa- =
thy with the Russian Soviet govern
ment. When her husband finally
tired Of Il and protested last Satur-
day, the Russian hit him with a
piece OF wood and then grabbed a
carving knife and chased him. she
said. Mrs. KettlebOrn reached the
kitchen door just In time 10 see Kos
nov raise butcher knife and threat
en- her husband with It, she testi-
fled.
kosnov admitted having picked up
the knife but deEied that ne had
raised Il or threatened the other man
with Il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
HOLD UNIONS
ACCOUNTABLE
FOR BOYCOTT
Supreme Court Reverses Deci-
sion of Lower Body in
Battle Greek Case.
CITE ANTI TRUST LAW
Labor Leaders Decline Com
ment-COurt Rules COer-
cion Was Used.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Labor
unions or their members are ac-
countable under the antitrust laws
where they depart from their nor
NAL and legitimate objects and en-
gage in an actual combination or
conspiracy IN rest traint OF 20 ie," the
supreme court held MonG1y In an
opinion on which Il divided. six TO
three.
The court reversed lower court
DEGREES dismlsslng the application
OF the Duplex Printing press COM
pany Of Battle Creek, Mich. for an
injunction restraining Emil J. Deer
ing and William NJ. Bramley. as
business agents Of the international
Association of Machinists. continu-
ing a sO-called secondary boycott.
This was described by the court az
"a ombination not merely TO re-
frain from dealing with complain
ant or 20 advise, or by peaceful
means TO persuade complainants
customers TO refrain primary boy
colt but 10 exercise coerciVe pressure
upon such customers. actual and
prospective. In order. to cause them
20 withhold or withdraw patronage
from complainant through rear OF
loss or damage 20 themselves should
they deal with - % ..,.
Decline Comment.
Labor leaders OF prominence de-
clined 20 comment on the decision
OF the court which is the first 20 be
given on what Pres't Gompers, Of
the American Federation Of Labor
has described as "labOr's bills OF
rights at the headquarters OF the
International Association OF Machin-
lists. IL was said that all the officers
were out CT town
Immunity from prosecution was
claimed for the agents or the union
under section six Of the Clayton act.
which sets forth that the labor of a
human being Is not an article or
commodity of commerce" Il also
was contended during the course OF
the litigation that, under section
twenty OF the same statute. the
courts were specifically restrained
from granting injunctions such as
that for which application was made
Justice Pitney, who read the opin-
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
Blue Lac Battle
Against Cgaret
Opens In Kansas
American Legion Post Wants
Anti-Fag Law Repealed
Author Defiant.
BY United Pres

BY United Press.
TOPEKA. Kas.. Jan. 3.-"Christ
and Kansas was the battle cry
raised here Monday by blue law ad-
vocates rallying 10 a defense OF the
anti-cigaret law under fire by vet
Grams Of the late war.
Reformers in Kansas fearing for
the life OF the law, which prohibits
sale of cigarets in that state, have
challenged former doughboys who
seek to repeal the law, to debate
whether the cigaret is a menace. -
Dr. w. a. McKeever, Of Kansas
university, author Of the anti
cigaret law. Monday hurled a def at
opponents Of the law.
VIII Debate Question.
He announced his willingness TO
debate the value OF the cigaret 20
progress" with anyone in the
United States
McKeever's action followed adop-
tion of a resolution by the Topeka
post Of the American Legion, urging
the state legislature 20 repeal the
law and suggested that Gov. Allen
cut McKeever off the state payroll.
McKeever charges that the eX-
soldiers are unconsCiOusly playing
the game OF big tobacco interests.
While l doubt II one in a score
Of them IS aware Of the fact. they
have the appearance OF being
worked by the commercial inter
ests which would use them as a
screen for the tobacco trust" said
McKeever.
MCKeever declares he feels no III
will against the legionaires and Of
fers 10 stage the debate in public.
with seating space equally divided
among the supporters OF both
sides
He denounced the demand for re-
peal OF the law as petty selfish
ness"
With every fern of comm orcial-
lied deviltry preying upon the NOR
ais Of the growing generation, Kan
sas was never so sorely i'm need Of
an organized band of young men
such as the Topeka post could be
10 help in a fight 20 save our boys
and girls" said MCKeever.
If not for their own sake. I ask
It for the sake OF their wives, sis
ters and sweethearts and their lit
tie babies living or yet TO be born,
20 turn from the selfish Cigaret and
its sOulless master, and come ont
on the side Of Christ and Kansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
ELECT DEMOCRATS
TO LEAD COUNCIL
DURING THE YEAR
Wisniewski and Kus Are
Chosen - Section City
Would Withdraw.

Frank Wisniewski, democratic
councilman from the second ward.
was unanimously elected president
Of the city council OF South Bend for
the ensuing year. John Kus demo-
cratic cOuncilman-at-large. was
by acclamatiOn. Wisniewski sue
the council body. Bailey's term as
president expired Saturday.
The meeting was called 10 order
last night by City Clerk Frank Belin-
ski. who was appointed chairman by
the COuncilmen. Following Wis.,
niewskfs election he took the pre-
siding chair and closed the meeting
following the election OF the vice
president
Section Would Withdraw.
The council adjourned into the
meeting OF the committee Of the
whole. For the second 1me the
committee recommended the ordi-
nance apprOpriating s3.600 Tor the
payment for the appraisal of dam
ages and the assessments OF benefits
for the improvement Of Ewing av.
The ordinance was recently returned
10 the committee IOE RECOMMENDATION
following opposition given it in the
council meeting by Councilman
Beyers Mr.. Beyers again disfavor-
ed the Improvement In the commit
tee meeting last night
Residents OF the south side OF the
city which section was taken into
the corporate limits several years
ago, appeared before the committee
and explained q petition which has
been circulated asking that the coun-
ell allow those citizens living In the
section Of the city which is located
I'm Center township 20 withdraw from
the corporation.
The section defined is a strip OF
land extending from Chippewa av
on the north and the Leeper road
on the south. about 450 feet each
way from Michigan ~
Say Voting only Benefit
III was explained TO the council
by representas that the residents
of that section of the city cannot
expect any aid from the city during
the next Is years owing To their To-
cation and they do not feel justified
IN paying taxes into the city from
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
WILSON EXPLAINS
WAR FINANCE VETO
Revival of Corporation of Ma
Benefit, Says President
Bill In House.
by Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Fet0 Ly
Pres Z Wilson Monday OF the farmers
relief bill 20 revive the war finanls
corporation was followed almost lil-
mediateIy by "a vote OF 90 20 8 il tLe
senate % make the bin law despite
executive disapprOvaL The house
VIII take up the measure Tuesday
and predictions were general that ~
would duplicate the seuates action
and thus place the hii} ou the statute
hooks
Prest Wilson iu n lengthy veto
message. declared be withheld his
approval OF tho bill because The way
finance corporation was "a var credit
agency. not desirable or needed ira
peace times. He said that lr would
exert no beneficial influence o1 tl-
situation - would raise fals- lope-
among the very people who would
expect most and would De h-~tfTl
% the nature! and orderly process
sion ~ business and finance.
Would Add 10 Credits
The legislation the president also
said. would result fu additlonal
credit burdens. and The government.
he cOutended. should not b- called
upon further 20 finance private busl-
ness at public expense. Referring
20 widespread demand for abolish
ueu- of war a geuc.es and removal
of governmental influence from
business. the president slld DE had
sympathy with this view and add
cd that che nation should resume
lis usual business methods
Upon reading OF the veto message
On the senate. Sen. Underwood Cf
Alabama. democratic leader. urged
it, immediate considerat1n. for
which unanimous consent was -e-
cured by Chairman Grouna of the
agriculture committee which re-
ported the bin Sen. Underwood
followed with the only address
made. declaring that financial dis
tress was nov greater than during
the war and THAI Dee felr conflde--
OF wise administration of tle pro-
posed law that would cause 10 un-
due drain on the treasury
ON the senate ron call. - demo
Gratis were Joined by - republicans
in over riding the veto
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
DE VALERA ON
AGAINST
IRISH ADVICE
Irish President" Returned on
Own Initiative, Saws
Secretary.
CHIEF SECRETARY TALKS
Claims New Act For Irish Rule
More Just Than Preyi-
Gus Measures.
by Associated Press

by Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Jan. g. - Eamonn
DE Valera, president OF the irish
republic" in returning TO ireland
did so against the advise Of Dial
Eireinn. "the Irish parliament"
which was anxious that he remain
in America 20 present the "repub-
lies claim before the new admin
istratiOn.
This was announced here Monday
night BY Harry Boland, DE Valera &
secretary. who added that events
moved SO rapidly in ireland in the
past few months, Pres't De Valera
had decided on his own initiative
TO return.
Mr.. Boland said De Valera had
been in close touch with the Irish
republican government ever since
he landed i'm the United States and
was fully informed of events there.
Peace Table Propaganda"
Boland attributed the peace talk
chat has been flooding the Amer
lean press for the last two months
10 the effort by British propaganda
lists 10 have the American people
believe England really sought peace
with Ireland"
Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief Sc
'itbtll y ltl lAttdlAf mas llaut al
statement ou the Irish question, the
full text of which has been received
by cable through official channels.
Referring TO current rumors as 20
informal explorations" OF the irish
situation, Sir Hamar said:
II can make no statement except
that so far as We are concerned we
are for peace, but there can be no
compromise with murder
Asked whether the passing of the
government of Ireland act had any
effect on tho situation. Sir HamaT
said.
The act which now has received
the royal assent is more just in lie
conception and more generous in It's
provisions than any of the previous
home rule bills. Under its prOvi-
Sions, the Irish people will have con
troll OF agriculture. education, IT.
censing. local government. mines
and factories, pensions. insurance
Iahobr exchanges. and In short, OF
everything that touches every day
life. Some matters are reserved for
- shorter period than was com.
templated By the act Of 1914. Ire.
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04

Comics S Flyer
Into Matrin1Ony
NettLeS Mother
BY United Press

By United Press:
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Mrs. Con-
stance Talmadge- Pialoglou and her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Talmadge,
were only two blocks apart Monday.
But gossip lightly fitting about
the RiaitO. had them miles and miles
apart on the question OF the lively
movie stars marriage. These ru-
mOrs said Mrs. Talmadge was nettled
at her daughters choice OF the hand
some Greek tobacco importer as a
husband, and just a little incensed
that he marriage should have taken
place before a Connecticut justice OF
the peace without her having a
chance 70 object to the ceremony.
So far as the happy Pialoglous are
concerned. the objections are all on
one side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
TO FIGHT
AGAINST WAGE CUT
Representative of $4,000 At
lanta Workers Prepare
Opposition.
BY international News Service :

ATLANTA. Ga. Jan. S.-Repre-
sentauves OF 5000 building trades
Craftmen are preparing 10 launch a
hard fight against the proposed cut
in VA ges announced by the master
builders. which may result IN a gen
eral building strike. tying up the IN
dustrv in Atlanta. Several OF the
leading building trades unions in
cluding the carpenters and brick lay
ers have signfied their intention OF
fighting the cut. The resolution
calls upon the various unions 20 re-
frain from working upon any con-
tract where they are denied the scale
OF wages the union men claim 10
have made with the Atlanta master
builders last may.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
COMMITTEE TAKES
UP DISARMAMENT
Borah Opposes Plan to Include
Italy and France-ENpect
Long Session.

ItN AS=OfllIffl llt~@+
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The gen
oral subject Of a reduction i'm world
naval construction was taken up
Monday By the senate foreign rela-
rlons committee a executive hear
ings which will be continued Wed
1esiay and which may run for some
weeks
Specifically the committee had be-
Gore. IL the BOrah resolution asking
l'res't Wilson 60 instigate negoda-
-ious with Great Britain and Japan
looking 20 a reduction of fifty per
cent in the naval building programs
.r those countries and the United
States IL was understood that con-
siderable sentiment DEVELOPED I'm the
committee. 90 include France and
ITALY in the negotiations. but this
-.4s opposed hy Sen. BOrah. who was
said 20 have argued that those COuu-
tries would follow the lead Of the
United states Great Britain, and
: sJapan. and that if they become a
party to the negotiations a reduC-
tton OF armies as well as uavies
would enter into the discussion.
ENamAlc Admiral.
Great Britain. the senator was re-
port. J 90 have sIld, could be eN-
French army II she should consent
70 reducing her navy.
Admiral CooDtz. chief of naval op-
sratiors and HIS aides. were the on
rv witnesses examined ouday Com
mlftee members said others would
he called. but that there had been
no suggestion that Sec'y Daniels be
invited 90 appear. While the COM
luittee was in session. the naval sec
RETRY. in his daily conference with
.ewspaper correspondents. reiterated
Ils opposition 20 the BOrah resolu
ton and also took occasion 20 say
that go FAR as he had been advised
pres't Wilson had taken no steps
looking 60 q disarmament confer
rnce among the world powers "a he
I-ls authority under the naval act Of
1915
Admiral C0outz. senator's said, cp-
posed the Borah resolution or any
other plan based on "a percentage re-
4ucIon IN building. arguing tha,
such reduction would fail 90 bring
bout any equalization Of naval
rWer because Of the different size
~ the programs Of the different na-
tous.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
ARREST FARMER FOR
LURING YOUNG GIRL
George Pattee, Wealthy, Held
For Violation of the
Mann Act.
SDecial 70 News-TImes /:

IA PORTE. Ind. Jan. 3-For tax
ing Lillian Mead. an orphan girl. into
another state for immoral purposes
George Pattee. a wealthy farmer. OF
this county. was arrested here Mon
day and charged with violation OF
the Mann act.
The girl. who was homeless, was
recently taken into the residence OF
Fred Pagels. living near Waterford
soon af-erward She disappeared. De
teCtives trailed the missing girl 20
another state. The girl wrote TO the
Pagel family and her revelations led
20 Pattee's arrest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
.SUSPEN DTWO FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT
New Patrolmen Accused Of
Attacking Pedestrian
Early Monday.

Ina L. Pinkerton and al r. Syphers,
who were recently appointed 90 the
police department by the board OF
public safety IN an effort to end the
wave OF crime which had been men
acing the city. were temporarily sus-
pended from the department last
night by ksst. Chief Of Police Cassi-
6y. after they had been Identified 9y
Wayne c. smith. us Portage av,
as the men who had aCCOsted him
- rly Monday morning al the Grand
Trunk depot and struck him with q
blackjack arter ne had refused 90 all
low them 20 examine the two suit
ca ses which he waa carrying The
mon were temporarily suspended and
their cases VIII be heard before -hc
mon bers of the board of safety Fri-
day evening.
All Officers Report.
The report was made 20 Chief ~
Police Kline yesterday and Smith
said that after lac had refused 70
allow the officers 20 search his suit
cases there but had requested that
they 20 take him 20 police station
for that purpose. one Of the men hit
him over the left eye with his mace.
he claimed that the men sh0we-
their badges az his reQuesl but he
could not distinguish whether or not
they were police officials.
All the night officers reported at
police station last night and Smith
Identified the 1en who had assaulted
him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
400 Indiana Banks Wdnf
To Handle State Funds
b Ass0cIlfl-l - .

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan s.
More than 800 financial institutions
in Indiana applied Monday 20 the
state finance board for selection as
repositories OF state funds. Selec-
ton Of the repositories was deferred
pending further consideration Of the
applications.
While the state funds that viii be
deposited will amount from $4,000 ,-
600 to s8.OOO.OO0 II was said official
~ that the applications are for de-
posits amounting TO $4,000. 600.
This. IL was said, is twice as much
as ever applied for in the past.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
Highwdy Commission TO
Atcdrd Contracts Feb. l
~ Associated -

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. g.
Contracts of the state highway COM
mission TO carry out its 1921 build
ing program will be awarded about
Feb. l, II was announced Mon
day BY the commission. Announce
ment Of the details will be made
about Jan. Is, Il was said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
CONGRESSMAN
AMONG HEADS
PAPERS SHOW
Whisky Combine Has Head.
quarters in New York and
Chicago, Charge.
ARREST TWO LEADERS
Confession of Costello Impli-
Gates Many Nationally
Prominent Men.

by Associated RTesst
CHICAGO, Jan. "a nation-v va de
whisky ring. backed by prominent
persons. including federal official~
and a congressman and with head
quarters in New York, Chicago. and
Jersey City, y. J., was revealed IN
documents obtained Monday when
federal officials arrested John Cos
tello and James shea OF New TorA
in q downtown hotel. according 70
Frank y. Richardson, federal pro-
hibition enforcement officer for The
central district.
Costello, according TO Esichardsoa.
confessed 20 the ramificauOns of the
ring and gave the federal official -h.
names OF many prominent persons.
lie also revealed a code which h.
said was used by whiskey runners.
In the man room, 81 was said reIc
found rubber stamps OF the sigma
tJres OF Ralph ". stone. prohibition
enforcement officer for Illinois and
W. +. Nanmeter. enforcement Off
cial for New jersey.
COnfesses Forgery.
The men were taken before United
States Commissioner Mason and held
in bonds OF $4,000 which they were
unable 20 furnish.
According TO Mr.. Richardson. Cos
/ teuo confessed that forged permits
| had been used in Withdrawing thou
sands Of gallons OF Whiszey from
bonded warehouses in Kentucky
Pennsylvania, and New York. a
quantity OF blank permits were
found on the mon. according 10 Off
Cials
The code used by the men In the
alleged ring, Mr.. Richardson said.
including q large number OF words
/ so that seemingly ordinary messages
could be sent although they meant
/ something entirely different Afr.
Stone was designated by the word
I storm" collector OF internal reven-
ue Harry ". Meager was known as
delay" while flour" meant distil-
! lery. Mr.. Richardson himself was
! known as riot"
/ Mr.. Richardson said he had asked
/ New York authorities 10 search the
/ offices Of shea az 1916 Broadway.
New York.
i By United Press.
/ INDIANAPOLIS. Jan . The
/ federal grand jury sitting here NOW
1 Is expected 20 clear the desks This
/ week for action on matters involving
/ CONTINUED on PAGE TOCGD
]
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
CarusO Recovering From
AttQck, Say Physicians

By International News Service;
NEW YORK, Jan 8. - EnricO
Caruso. noted tenor. who has been
seriously III OF pluerisy, was on the
road TO recovery Monday. according
20 his physicians. While not yet
permitted 20 receive visitors. Caruso
has been able 20 ait partially upright
IN bed. or a bank Of pillows.
The singers temperature started 10
decline IS hours ago.
While very weak and in a debilitat-
Cd condition. CarusO was expected
TO be up and about IN a fortnight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-04
CurtetC Ruling May Curb
Dancers at LOgdHSport
81 Internatlonal - - /:

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. S.-Dancers
a. LoganspoTt. Ind. nay soon feel
the rest 1roint OF culfcW law. i was
indicated by letter received Mon
day by Jerry Kinney. chief OF the
INDIANAPOLIS police department. from
Supt. Of POIce Thomas Miller %
LoganspOri.
TIE letter said Have YOU q city
ordinance regulating puolic and pei-
vate dances. II SO, Will you please
send us copy