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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
DEMONSTRATORS TO
IMPROVEMENTS WIN
Board of Works Delays Paving
Petitions 0rder Other
Work Started.

Because OF the many remonstrat-
Ors present at the meeting OF the
board of public works Wednesday
night resolutions for improvements
on two streets were rescinded and
operations stopped. The majority Of
those against the proposed improve
ments gave as their reasons. lack Of
money at the present time.
When the hearing on resolution
for the opening of Kendall st. from
Ford 10 the north end of Kendall ST.
was begun. number Of remonstrat-
ors appeared and they so out-num-
bered those in favor Of the improve
ment that the resolution was rescind-
ed.
\ resolution for the paving Of the
fourth alley west of Lafayette blvd.
from Marion to Navarro was also re-
scinded because Of the number of
property owners who complained.
\ resolution for a pipe sewer on
an alley Of 81. Peter st. from C0lfax
to LaSalIe was confirmed by the
board. A pipe sewer on George st.
from Sample st. to a point so feet
south of Osborne st. was also allow
ed
When the hearing on the paving Of
Michigan ST. from a point 40 feet
north Of Fairview 10 the south line
OF Donmoyer was begun. representa-
tives of the Northern Indiana Rail-
way Co. appeared and asked that
they be excused from paving the s.
1-2 feet of road taken by their
tracks. Their reason was inability
TO construct the rails permanently.
This was agreed 10 by the board and
the rest of the road ordered paved.
Assessments were confirmed that
called for a water main on Milton St.
a macadann pavement on Lafayette
st, concrete pavement on Sorin St,
pipe sewer on High St, and a trunk
sewer on Indiana av. from Olive to
Prairie.
A contract was made with the
Staple and Alderman Co. for the
laying of a pipe sewer on Paris st.
from Carroll 10 Fellows. the cost to
be $1.3S2.S0.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
CONTINUE QUIZ OF
AUTO-BUGGY CRASH
Coroner Crumpacker to Call
Additional Witnesses to
Redding Lads Death.

Investigation by Coroner Crum-
packer into the auto buggy smashup
on Lincoln highway, one mile east OF
New Carlisle. Monday night. in which
Howard Redding. 10-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Redding. was
killed and az a result OF which the
boys father and mother received
serious injuries. will be continued
until such time as Mr. and Mrs Red
ding are able 10 leave the hospital
il was indicated by the coroner Wed
nesday.
The injuries 20 the couple con-
sisted mainly OF bruises and lacera-
tions. Reports from Epworth hospi-
tai Wednesday stated that Mr.. and
Mrs Redding would be able 70 leave
the hospital within the next few
days At this time. according 20
the coroner's statement, witnesses to
the accident, which was the result OF
the alleged careless driving on the
part of an unknown motorist who
drove his car into the buggy in which
the Redding family were riding, will
be called 10 South Bend and their
testimony heard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
ROB HOME WHILE
FAMILY ATTENDS
SONS WEDDING

While Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Futter-
knecht were attending the wedding
OF their son Godfrey 20 Miss Edith
Wachs. Tuesday, thieves broke into
their residence at 326 AIiIburn ST..
and stole a child's bank containing
considerable money, a fountain pen,
and a pearl handled knife. when
the family returned from the we'd
ding they were dun bfounded 90 find
their home thoroughly ransacked. all
OF the bed clothing being strewn an
over. the contents Of their bureau
drawers in great disorder. No clues
Of the robbers have been ascertained.
This il the third robbery 20 occur
on Milburn 81 within the past three
weeks. each one OF them being COM
mitted IN the broad daylight. the
first one was az the August Weber
home and the second one az the VII
liam Buckets residence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
Filtration Plant for "Y''
SiCimming Pool ArriUeS

After a delay OF several weeks
while in shipment. the new filtration
plant. which has been secured by
the Y. NJ. c. A. arrived yesterday
and Is being installed IN connection
with the swimming tank there. The
plant, which cost approximately So
600. n for the purihcatiOn OF water
used in the pool and by = use the
tank is automatically hea ed 10 the
correct temperature and 4 constant
flow OF filtered water is poured in
at intervals.
II Will not be in use. however. for
several weeks. as that length Of time
ifg estimated for its installation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
Y.M.C.A. Religious Board
To Outline Plan Friday

Announcement OF the curriculum
and faculty of the school OF Religi-
Gus Education at the Y. NJ. G. A
for the coming year Will be made
at a meeting Of tire board of the
school Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock The meeting will be held
in the ~ and after the completion
Of these two branches plans Will be
discussed in the interests of the
school.
The School Of Religious Educa-
ton, which has formed an import
ant part Of the Y. NJ. G. A. educa-
tional program for a number Of
years viii commence Sept %. this
year announces L. G. COlsOn. religi-
Gus director at the ''Y'' and member
Of the school board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
FREE TOLEDO POLICE
FROM BANDIT ESCAPE

TOLEDO. o.. Sept. County
Prosecutor Roy Stuart announced
Wednesday night that no criminal
negligence on the part of the deputy
sheriffs in connection with the es-
cape from the Lucas county pail
Monday OF three men, convicted Of
conspiracy in the $1,000. 900 post
Office robbery here last Feb. II, had
been found.
Prosecutor Stuart and federal au-
thorities have been conducting an
investigation in the escape of Joe
Urbaytis, Charles Schultz and George
Lewis. alias Rogers. Eleven others
conyicter of the same offense are
still in Jail, some of them refusing TO
follow the three fugitives from be-
hind the bars when the two deputies
were knocked unconscious by a cot
buckle suspended from a canvas belt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08

SION based the consolidation on the
physical property.
r. T. Chambers-Are the cables,
switchboards and wire not your
greatest expense? And are these not
purchased from the Western Electro
Co. which Is associated with the A.
T. tt And. the Western Electric
has no fixed margin of profit?
Lewis admitted that this was true
but that they buy their supplies for
the same rate as competing COM
panies
E. II. Metz-Are the prices of ma,
terial and wages the same as during
the war
Lewls-There has been drop in
material. but wage scale now are as
high as ever.
Metz-Impossible. Your girl
operators have asked TO enter the
American Federation Of Labor.
told them they could join II the en-
tire force would enter, and pledge
not to make any demands before a
years time. And can you explain
TO me why, while there were two
systems In South Bend. rates were
lower with better service, and now
with consolidation coalitions are re-
verse.
Prest Frank Gillmer closed the
meeting at this interval due TO the
lateness OF the hour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
precincts, toHows:
First Amendment.

The first amendment providing
that right Of suffrage shall be ex-
tended to none but citizens was car
ried in this county with 1,40O votes to
spare. Heavy opposition to all
amendments developed in the sixth
ward which registered practically
1000 votes against the entire Is pro-
posals.
The measure providing that the
salary Of county officers can not be
raised during the incumbency Of the
official in the term for which he
was elected was carried by a slight
vote. This was the last amendment
on the list and showed 3143 for
with 29O5 against
Amendment No. . providing the
legislature with more power in regu-
lating registrations was carried by
about the same margin that the
amendment providing for suffrage
was won. The figures were $50 4
for and 2439 against.
Amendments three and four which
provide a new basis Of representa-
ton for election of state senator's
and representatives and also enabling
the governor to veto specific items
in appropriation bills were carried
by pluralites Of about 1000 The
measure establishing the term peri
DDS for county officers was won by
about 500 votes.
Based on the vote of this county
the term Of the prosecuting attorney
will be heightened from two TO four
years, as this proposal went over
with about 800 TO spare. On the ba-
sis of incomplete returns 1T should
be adopted as far as this county is
concerned by a margin of 600 votes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
COUNTY VOTE TURNS
DOWN FOUR AMENDS
St. Joseph County Opposes
Issues 9, 10, ii and r.
Favor First Proposal.

Four OF the proposed amendments
20 the state constitution were re-
jected by st. Joseph county voters at
the special constitutional election
Tuesday. tabulation OF 112 OF the I1e
precincts in the county showed late
Wednesday. Amendments 10 and
II. which dealt with taxation mat
tiers. were beaten almost s TO 1.
Amendment 9. which proposes TO
make the office Of superintendent OF
public instruction appointive rather
than elective. was lost by a small
margin. There were SO more oppos-
ing 1t than favoring II. although the
four missing precincts might swing
the proposed amendment into the
favorable column. Amendment p.
which provides that negroes may be-
come members Of the state militia,
was beaten locally by 500 votes.
The tabulation OF the vote on the
10 amendments, in the 112 available
~-a1frrta fn1fovrrSs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
ETNA GREEN WOMAN
LEAPS FROM TRAIN
specisl 10 The News Times.

Special 10 The NewsyTimes:
GOSHEN. Sept. Mrs. Jerry
Kule, 30, OF Etna Green, Ind, was
taken 10 Goshen hospital Tuesday
night after she had walked from a
Chicago, South Bend & Northern
Indiana traction car at the West
Goshen city limits where she had
told the conductor she wanted to
leave the coach and go 10 the home
Of her sister, Mrs. Jesse MedIam.
Mrs. Kole came here from Elkhart
where her husband is employed.
Physicians found her scratched
and bruised and in what they called
mentally irresponsible state
The conductor said she disre-
garded his warning 10 wait until the
car stopped and that he could not
prevent her from yalking or jump
ing from the platform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
H ais

Miss Grace Woolman, OF Louis
Vile. Ky, is a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. c. Leer, 1919 Lincoln way z.
Philip Beach, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Beach, 1145 r SOrin St. who was
operated on at st. Joseph hospital
for appendicitis, has been removed
10 his home.
Miss Marian Chard, who has been
spending the summer at the home
Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. @.
Chard. 1854 Woodward av.. has re-
turned 10 Kansas city, Mo. to re-
sumo her duties as physical director
in the public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs George Huss AS s.
Eddy st. have left for points in
Illinois and Wisconsin to spend a
week.
Raymond Knoll, who has been
spending the last 10 days at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Kramer.
500 y. Notre Dame av.. has return
ed TO his home in Erie, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Keltner &c
81. Louis, Mo-, who have been
spending a few days with Mr.. Ko,t-
- =
Keltner. S27 Park av., have left for
Tennayami. Ont. Can, accompanied
by A. G.. Keltner.
DIT. and Mrs. p. c. Traver and son.
Robert. 1910 Riverside dr., have re J..
turned from Buffalo. Niagara Falls
and Toronto.
Mrs. F. A. Marsh and Mrs Eliza
beth Ross Of Washington. D. C, are
guests OF Mrs. E. W. Taylor, 12i
North Shore DR..
Mrs. r. c. Morrow, sos S. Carroll
st. has returned from New York
city.
Miss Lillian Johnston, OF Detroit,
Mich. who has been a guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. John F. Cotter. 1899 y.
Wilbur st. has returned home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
RANKS OF JOBLESS
LESSENING, REPORT
Thousands Returning to Work
in Large Cities, Special
Census Shows.

NEW YORK CITY. Sept. I'm
employment is declining and public
and private projects now getting un-
der way will bring further relief. ac-
cording 10 information obtained by
the United Press today from cities
in all sections OF the country.
Many cities and states have taken
steps 10 meet the problem OF the
jobless and others are about 70 do
so. following the example set by the
federal government in calling an IN
employment conference. Sec'y Of
Commerce Hoover has practically
completed plans for this conference
which he is submitting 10 Pres't
Harding
Little or no acute suffering was
reported from large cities and in
dications are that this condition will
continue, according TO the informa-
ton gathered by the United Press.
St Louis. Cleveland, Buffalo. Mil
waukee, Atlanta, Pittsburg and In
dianapolis were among the large
cities which reported unemployment
20 be decreasing.
OAtAD pans 10 take care OF the
jobless through work on roads and
other public works.
Many cities today reported the
number Of jooless as estimated by
officials and Chambers Of Commerce
in touch with the situation to be far
less than generally supposed st.
Paul reported tae fewest jobless-
between 5000 and 5000.
In New York City, Bird Coler,
public. welfare director, is planning
TO ask a census OF the unemployed
and will seek measures to get unem-
ployed foreign seamen back to their
homes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
''CYCLONE' FINANCIER
is NOW FALLEN IDOL

AUSTIN. MINI. Sept. 7.-Austin's
fallen idol departed for Saltwater
Wednesday.
Cyclone" Thompson, whose frenz-
fed finance operations crashed with a
chorus Of 7 told you SOS" VIII
serve from one to IS years in the
state prison for embezzlement Of
100000 from the HORNED Packing
Co, Of which he was comptroller.
The sentence was indeterminate,
however, and there is a possibility
Of "Cy" getting out in about two
years. Thomson has been writing
book on his operations while in
Jail He will continue his writings
in prison, it was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
Police Find abandoned Car,
NoiC Search for Its Gunner

An Overland touring car which
was said TO have been parked IL
front Of Raissle's restaurant, 323 w
South 81. since early Tuesday morn
ing was brought 70 the police sta
ton yesterday afternoon. The car
had seen hard usage and evidently
had been abandoned by JOY riders.
the police stated.
When discovered by Officer Nc
Mann, the two rear tires OF the car
were fat. the bumper was bent and
the rear light gone. Tho car bears
an Indiana license number l63147.
No such number can be found on
the 81. Joseph county license list
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
WOODED TRACTS ARE
EXEMPTED BY STATE

MONTPELIER, Ind. Sept. T.
The application of John F. Fensel
Of this city for entry Of % acres Of
native woodland under the new state
law that exempts woodlots from tax
alton other than at the rate of 81
per acre. has been approved by the
state conservation department, Mr.,
Fensel has been informed.
The department told Mr.. Fensel
his was the first tract entered IN
der the new law although a num-
Der of applications are on file and
will be entered as soon as they can
be surveyed and classified.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
KhGynl and Miss Kramer
Entertain Rotary Club

Rotarians enjoyed a highly inter
esing program wednesday noon at
their weekly luncheon. Khaym. who
was the headliner at the Orpheum
the forepart Of the week, gave an
interesting demonstration in psy-
choiogy. Miss Kramer, member Of
the Metropolitan Opera Co., OF New
York, who is a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Ciralsky. pleased with sew
eral selections.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08

Funeral services for Mrs. Therass
Hevesi as Fisher DL. who was ths
fifth victim 20 die as the resgl. ~ -at
i1teruroan-auromob-le accident. WA
De held az S. J0seph's Catro.t
church this morning at s O'Clock
Rev. Dean L. A. Noench win rf--
age Burial Viii be ia ST. J1saI1E
cemercrT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
POPE NOMINATES NEW
PRELATES IN STATE

ROME, sept. Pope Benedict
has nominated the Very Rev. G.. Ra-
Der, vicar-generaI of the Denver do
cese as an apostolic protonotary.
His holiness has also nominated as
domestic prelates the Revs. T. B.
Dowd. J. f. Byrne. T. S. Mesker. T.
A. Roell and F. X. Unterreitmeier,
all Of the diocese of Indianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
PURDUE GRADS WILL
CELEBRATE AT FAIR

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7.-"Pur-
due Day" viii be observed at the
Indiana State fair Thursday. This
day viii be made the occasion for
a gathering Of former students and
graduates of the university and also
for the annual meeting OF the Pur-
due Agricultural Alumni association.
NJ. II. Overton of the farm man
agement department of Purdue is
president of the association and
Mrs. D. D. Ball of Rushville is Sec
rotary. The meeting will be held in
the Oliver building which houses
part Of the Purdue exhibit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
LIVE ON 1888 FOOD
A YEAR. CHEMISTS SAY

NEW YORK, Sept. T. Noted
chemists from Great Britain and
Canada assembled Wednesday with
members of the American chemical
society for an international confer
ence on post war chemistry. The
British contingent was headed by
Sir william Hope, knighted for his
work in poison gases during the war.
More than 5000 American chemists
are expected TO attend.
Papers showing how a person
might live on S34.3S Of food a year
If he were able, was shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
HERBERT H. DoANE.

Funeral services for Herbert II,
Doane resident OF Howard. Mich.
with relatives in this city. Will be
held az the home there this morning
at 10 o'colck. Burial Will be in Sill
verbrook cemetery. Niles. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
EXCLUSIVE DISPLAY OF HATS.

With the atmosphere Of an after
noon tea, the society women Of the
city were welcomed I'm the Pink par
Tor at the oliver hotel yesterday by
Miss Eta Van Dusen and Miss Eliza
beth Reimbold, % view the latest
creations IN millinery art. many
fetching shapes and designs being
on display. Black seemed 20 be the
smart thing, styles for all ages and
types being featured IN that color.
although many I'm tomato. pail mall
and burnt orange We're featured &c
be worn with fur coats.
The display VIII be open again TO-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
FAMOUS ORCHESTRA TO Play
AT HUDSON LAKE.

FLscher's Exposition Orchestra
comprised Of six members on guar
antee 70 he The first and original
orchestra, viii furnish the music for
a series Of Sunday evening dances
70 be held at the Hudson Lake casino
commencing next Sunday evening.
1911 a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
TOOK HIS mule"

George MikaIeski, Portage I'd,
had his liquor taken when the raid
ing squad found him possessing
much white mule" He was brought
to the police station where he IL
held undercharges of unlawful pos
session and the manufacture OF
LIQUOR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
JAMES NELSON.

Funeral services for James Nelson,
60 years old and lifelong resident OF
South Bend, Will be held from St
Patrick's church this morning at 9
o'clock, Rev. John r. DeGroote off,
ciating Burial will be in Cedar
Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
Funerals
MRS. OSCAR WEISE.

Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar
Weise who was found dead in her
home, 12S y. Birdsen St. yesterday
noon, will be held from the residence
Friday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Rev. J. l.. Gardiner officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverside ceme-
terry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
Labor Defeated in Fight
To UnSeGt School Trustee

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, sept z.
Efforts Of union labor % unseat
George J. Genebach. a manufacture
and Leland IT, Sabin. attorney. az
school trustees. failed ar the annual
school election Monday II took a
belated rally 10 save the day
A few years ago. union labor
took advantage OF a dull campaign
to elect a mayor and two commits
sioners. Subsequent elections elm
mated all three School elections
here are held Labor day and scarce
~ anyone votes But when mid
afternoon Monday showed n ticket
consisting Of Archie Williams, a car
penter. and Beers Henry. a brick
layer, leading Genebach and Sabin.
supporters Ct the latter got busy.
and evening votes gave these trustees
a to 4 vote for reelection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08
DANCES TO CONTINUE

Steimrich's Orchestra who has
been playing all summer at Hudson
Lake viii continue furnishing the
music for the wednesday night par
ties throughout the month OF Sep
tember 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08

The word massage" is derfved
from the Greek word meaning %
knead- The practice dates back 10
the earliest medical history
A new eleven story warehouse.
built by the Western Electric Com
pany. Is the largest concrete edihce
ever erected on Manhattan island
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08

The City dremer VIII play The
Redmen IN an indoor baseball game
sunday morning az $3.50 o'clock az
the fire station diamonds. q 5000
game is expected and Do IS an-c-llt
ed that -arre number ss-- attend
additional 1ushawalla Nows or
naEe s-N-.enl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-08


After che address Lewis was
"bomoarded" with questions. FreeSc
opened the discussion asking IF ST.
were possible 20 give the amount
paid 20 the A. r.. r. from south
Bend and Nnshawaka telephones .
F, Lewis Between $4,000 and SIS
itc0 monthly.
Ray Cortright-w Why. II the com
uany has been going IN debt. have
they not asked an increase before?
Lewis-Appiication was made. but
because quality OF service rendered.
rot granted.
Lewis AhlerinE-If the Bell and
Independent Companies were both
losing wasn't 81 a bad policy % pur-
chase the Independent concern.
.Lewis-The public demanded for
better service. and we thoszht 70
would better conditions.
Altering then asked II the ITEM
led account OF the company was
presented az the hearing for the con-
solication. and whether Il were has
,cd on the physical valuau ton
L.ewls-I am not a public account
ant and not qualified IN money mat
fers. but the Public Service Commits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
FROM NOW ON

fury. He had recognized that voice now
and, In flash, what TINT yoIc.
meant, It was Runty Mott, a niser.
able little red haired rat of A race.
course tout and hanger on. Runty
Mott-Bookie Skarvan He remembered
very well indeed that Bookie Skaryan
could not get Tydemnn on the Iony. dIs-
tance until after the train was zone,
Another voice chuckled in malicious
assent.
Take it from met was Run,x
Mott again--''Bookie Skarynn's got
some headl Some head! He was wiped
out all right, but guess this puts him
on Easy street again. Fifty thousand
Tor him, an we split the rest. Bookle
says to me, he says, If Dave goes an
gets that money, an disappears after
ward, he says, it's q cinch, with the
ragged reputation he's got, that he stole
u, an beat It for parts unknown, mn
1t them parts unknown he says, rs n
nice little mound of earth somewheres in
the woods about six feet long an four
rect deep, due to Dave having cOllided
with a blackjack, guess the policc'll
be concluding after while TINT Dave
was smart enough to give 'em the slim,
an get away with the coin for keeps,
You grab the train for Frisco, Runty.