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The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
.TO INVESTIGATE
 WAR CONTRACTS
Sweeping Probe of Big Transaction in Wartime Materials Started by Department of Justice--Special
 Bureau Is Organized.

Washington, June 4.--Investiga- tion by the Department of Justice of all government wartime contracts with the government has been begun, Attorney General Daugherty an- nounced today.
 To handle the work, which has the approval of President Harding, MT Daugherty said a special bureau is be- ing organized which will have as its head some we'll known man of proved ability and staff of experts in diff ferent lines of business.
 The purpose of the investigation, he explained, is to sift the wartime dealings of business honderns and individuals with tho government in order that those guilty of dishonesty may be punished and those whose dealings have been fair may be cleared from what he declared were suspicious prevalent in the public mind that all of the government s war contracts are open to question.
 Declaring that the investigation was not directed principally at the little fellows, the attorney general said: 'sWe will throw back any min nows we catch in our net and let them start over again"
 At the close of the work, Mir. Daugherty said, he would submit a report to the president, but mean while would not disclose the progress of the investigation lest the govern ment's work would be hindered.
 Mir. Daugherty expressed conf dence that the great majority of the business men who had dealings with the government were beyond re- proach in their methods but that there had undoubtedly been a great many instances where business had been done on an unfair basis.
 The government, he said, could not justify sending men and boys to pris on for antagonizing the raising of an army during the war for men who made unconceivable profits out of the nation at the time of the greatest distress went unscathed.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
TRY TO KILL DRY LAW
 ENF0RCERS WITH BOMB
Explosion WrecIs Home of Ohio Pros- ecutor--Attempts on Safety
 Director Made.

New Philadelphia, Ohio, June 10.- Attempts were made by bomb throw CTS early today to kill Russell Bow CTS, 30-year-old prosecuting attorney of Tusvarawas county, and l.. o. Haug, safety director of Dover, both of whom have been active in the enforcement of the prohibition laws in Tuscarawas county.
 A dynamite bomb was thrown on the front porch of the Bowers home in New Philadelphia at 1:30 o'clock this morning from passing automobile It exploded, blowing the porch to splinters and wrecking the house, but no one was injured. A dynamite bomb was also thrown on the porch of the Haug home in the nearby town of Dover at about the some time, but the fuse did not burn and the bomb failed to explode.
 Authorities immediately started a trailing the automobile and placed Nick Nigro and his son, Chauncy, un. der arrest as suspects. The son was found hiding under the porch of the Nigro home in Dover. Both men ara being held in the Tnscarawas county jail here.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
WAS N|SQUOTED"
 DECLARES SIMS
Admiral Cables Secretary of Navy That Report of London Speech Was Garbled-Denies He Has Said
 Anything Wrong.

Washington, June 13.-Remarks at tributed to him in press reports of his recent address before the English speaking union in London, in which he criticised activities of Sim Fein sympathizers in this country, were not correctly quoted, and were mis- leading, Admiral William s. Sims de- clared in a cablegram received today by Secretary Denby.
 Statements that were attributed to me- said the message, were not cor rectly quoted. Context, misleading and garbled. Report of statements Is correct and inferentially wrong. Statement actually made was sub stantialiy the same as repeatedly made in public in America and i'll my book. "The Victory at Sea-" and in in public address at meeting held for increasing good relations between the English-speaking people"
 Secretary Denby would not com ment on the admiral's message. In view of the fact that Mir. Denby yes terday revoked the remainder of sie officers leave of absence and ordered him to return at once to the United States to report in person at the navy department, it was indicated that no further steps would be taken in the case until Admiral Sims return It then will be decided, it was said whether Secretary Denby would press his inquiry into the matter.
 Admiral Sims references in his cablegram to his speeches in this country recalled the addresses he made in Boston last winter in which he assailed Sim Fein sympathizers in this country. Josephus Daniels, then secretary, was bombarded with telc. grams and letters demanding that disciplinary action be taken against the officer, but no such steps were taken.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
SIMS IS LIKELY TO BE REPR|hANDED
Secretary Denly fersely Orders the Admiral to Rel lrn Home-Is Said to Be Annoyed by Continued Ad-
 dresses by Navy Head.

Washington, June 12.-"Remainder your leave revoked. You will return to the United States immediately and report at once in person to the Secre- tary of the Navy. Acknowledged"
 This terse cablegram was dis patched today to Admiral W. s. Sims by Secretary of the Navy Denby, who at the time the message was sent, had not yet received Admiral Sims reply to his first cablegram asking for veri- fication of the admiral's quoted re- mark on the Irish question in London last Tuesday night.
 Secretary Denby would not discuss his latest order to discontinue the leave to the admiral, but it was ap- parent he was considerably annoyed because Admiral Sims had not been prompt in responding to his request for an immediate" reply on the Lon don speech.
 The secretary of the navy is further reported to have been aroused be- cause the American admiral has con- tinued making public speeches with constant references to his repeated remarks against the Irish in America which have been made the subject of agitated debate in Congress.
 Today's action by the secretary of the navy is regarded in some quarters as an indication that Admiral Sims will be reprimanded for his recent ut terances which were denounced by Senator Medill Mccormick, of Illinois as "disgusting" ara "reprehensible.' The Senate Naval Committee was di. rected particularly to investigate the admiral's declaration that the British people should pay no attention tC resolutions on the Irish question ir the American Congress, which he said, were forced "by jackass votes.
 Sims Still Talking.
 Following publication of his speech and before replying to Secretary Denby's first telegram of inquiry re garding it, Admiral Sims, in an inter. view declared that he had nothing tc retract and he has made similar state ments in public speeches in Londor since the Tuesday night address be fore the English Speaking Union. Admiral Sims is in England or leave to receive an honorary degree from an English university. He ha. been quoted as saving that he hat engaged passage to return to tn, United States June 15 and he proba bly, will be unable to book an earliel passage. than that despite Secretar! Denby's orders that he return a once.
 Senators and representives at tn, capitol said today they have received many telegrams from their constitu ents in regard to the case, some urg ing that the admiral be punished anS others urging that he be supported il the controversy.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
sMPSEY'S AIDS
 WRECK CABARET
lwo of the Champions Assistants Now Under S4,000 Bond, Charged With Aftempted Murder.

Atlantic City, N. J., June 13l-An nbilled tact" appeared at the Mou- n Rouge cabaret on the Boardwalk nrly this morning, and when the per- prmers made their exit the place was
 wreck and Jack Dempsey's training Imp was in an uproar. :. Harry P. Cook and Frankie Town, who gave local addresses, to- Ry were held under S4,000 bond each 3 await the action of the Grand Jury, he charge being attempt to kill. 'harles Jeter, proprietor of the Mou- n Rouge, was painfully beaten, Em- na Rose, toe dancer, was badly in rred, and several guests were struck chairs and other missiles.
 Brown, a pugilist, is attached to the 2empsey entourage. While Manager Eek Kerns denied that either of the ten were official members of the Imp, he made frantic efforts to have Re charges withdrawn and the esea- 4de hushed up.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
Valuable Friendly
PRICES AT BOTTOM"
Report Blames Rail Rates and Labor
 for Building Costs.

Philadelphia, June 10.-Lumber prices are at rock bottom, according to the annual report read at the opening session of the National Hardwood Lumber Association convention here today by Frank F. Fish of Chicago, secretary treasurer of the organiza- tion.
 Transportation and labor are the chief items keeping building costs above a normal level, according to Mir. Fish
 "I desire that the word go out to the country from this convention" he said, ''that the prices of lumber have been fully and completely liquidated.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
N|FE BEATEN TO
 | DEATH BY MATE
3id Rec, AS, of Crawford County, Is Enlarged With First Degree Murder Elbows From Fists and Kicks
 Mother Interseded for Child.
n the Fort Smith Times Record

From the Fort Smith Times Record. < Fort Smith, June 11.-Sid Rec, AS, a Crawford county farmer, was brought |o Van Buren this morning on charge of murder in the first degree, follow |ng the death of his wife at their home near Mountainburg Thursday after noon. Rec. it is said, literally beat his ~ife to death.
 Henry Hamm, deputy sheriff of Mul- oerry, arrested Rec Thursday evening, znd brought him to Van Buren for safe this morning, considerable feeling having been aroused in Noun fainburg over the woman's death
 Dies in Great Pain. x Mrs. Rec died about noon Thursday after suffering terribly from the rough freatment accorded her. Her grown Ems cared for her and secured medical 4ttention for her.
 News of the death was not received M officers until Thursday evening 3Fhen neighbors of Rec filed a com. olaint charging him with the deatf 0f his wife.
 Y Rec is said to have shown indiffer. eDce over the condition of his wife on leaving home Thursday morning <p do some work on his farm, he i: Alleged to have made the threat tC lis children that he would shoot any Nicer to whom they might report the Affair, and then kick his children tC Meath. He was not at home when his wife died. He drew a gun on the off cers when they came to arrest him, anC had to be disarmed before he could bt fAken into custody.
 Witnessed by Children. # The attack, witnessed by Ree'i 1hildren, is said to have taken plac, 1nst Tuesday at the Rec home.
 According to the story told officers H Mountainburg Reed had beer uhipping one of the small childrer #hen the mother interfered. Rec i: laid to have turned on her, beating Her with his fists, knocking her to tho <round and then kicking her many Hines with his heavy boot shod feet
 No report on the attack was made at the time, it was said, but physi- cian was summoned to give Mrs. Re, .raedical attention An effort wa: made to save her life but she sue cumbed to internal injuries sustained in the beating.
 Held to Grand Jury.
 An inquest was held Thursda, night and Rec was bound over to tn, Erand jury on charge of murder 1T the first degree. He is being con fned in the county jail in Van Burer Waiting the next session of the grand jury which will convene in July.
 Neighbors of the Rec family say <hat Rec is possessed of violent tenn xer that at times becomes uncontroll $Sa5le. Mrs. Rec was forty-five year! &1d. She was member of the Virgin zAmily, a family of excellent standing in the Mountainburg district.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
CONGRESSMAN RESIGNS.
Good of Iowa Quits to Practice Law
 After 12 Years.

Washington, June 12.-Representa- tive Good of Iowa, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, ie- signed today immediately after the House had adopted the conference re- port on the deficiency appropriation bill, the last supply measure handled by him. He will practice law in Chi cago.
 Exclusive of the present session. Mir. Good has served 12 years in Con- gress. Democrats joined Republicans in round of speeches commenting the retiring member Mir. Good was presented with a silver service.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
INDIFFERENT OVER
 CRIME AND FATE
Sid Rec. Charged With Beating Woman to Death, Declares He Will Not Spend Penny for Lawyers
 -Uninterested in Future.
from the Fort Smith Times Record,

From the Fort Smith Times Record
 Fort Smith, June 12.-"No, 1 will not fight the case. I won't spend a penny on lawyers. I'll plead guilty to the court and take what they give me. That's all there is to it." de- clared Sid Rec, the Crawford county farmer who is confined to the Craw- ford county jail at Van Buren await ing his hearing on murder charges at the July term of the grand jury. Stretched out on his cot in the cell, resting apparently at ease and seem ingly unaware of the brutal and in- human crime he is charged with--that of kicking and beating his wife last Tuesday so that she died of bruises Thursday morning shortly before noon, Rec answered all questions asked him by Times Record repre- sentative as tho they amounted to nothing at all.
 Even mention of his wife, the mother of Il children, 10 of whom are living, did not seem to arouse Rec. His lips did not quiver as he spoke of the beating he is said to have administered her at noon last Tuesday.
 His tone remained calm and unaf- fected turnout. even when he paused at frequent intervals in an endeavor to remember the names and ages of his children. He did not appear ner- vous nor excited over the crime. Thought of the punishment that he may suffer has evidently never en- tered his mind. Outwardly, it was as tho the act happened simply as a matter of course and nothing more.
 Quarreled With Sons.
 Ut happened last Tuesday morn ing" he stated, speaking his words deliberately and after some thought. "One of the older boys and myself were blowing corn. 1 seen it weren't thinned, so we had a roundup. An other boy was blowing and working in the strawberries. We had round- up, too.
 At the dinner table that noon we were still arguing. My wife protest ed. I struck her and knocked her down. The children said l pulled her hair before I knocked her down. She said that also. But l don't knew. If they said I did, why reckon l did, that's all. won't deny it. Then kicked her. I don't know whether did or not, but they said did, so l reckon I did.
 Not Present at Death. Anyway, she seemed all right and slept in an outhouse that night The next morning-yes, that was Wednesday, told one of the girls to call a doctor if she needed one. didn't work that day, but went out on the range after cattle. q didn't know she was dead until Thursday evening when l got back home. They told me she was dead. was hungry so went into the house and ate supper. Bringing them cows in made me hungry, so 1 had to eat.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
HAVE ENOUGH FOR CHINA.
Chairman of Committee Orders No
 More Famine Fund Collections.

New York, June 9.-Thomas w. Lamount, chairman of the American committee for China famine fund, has telegraphed all local committees in this country to cease taking subscrip- tions as sufficient funds have been collected for their needs
 This action was prompted by a cablegram from Picking, confirmed by the American minister, that abund- ant rains in the famine stricken areas had insured harvests where none had been thought possible. The Chinese themselves had made generous con- tributions in excess of estimates, the cablegram added.
 Subscriptions made thru the fund to date totalled $4,374,206, with small amounts yet to be reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
RELIGIOUS DISPUTE ENDS
 IN DEATH AND ARRESTS

Chattanooga, Tenn, June B. Two
 more arrests have been made m con-
 nection with the killing of Finely Melton, at Oakdale, Sunday, by Mrs. Flora Broome over the discussion of the 'Holy Roller religion Officers have taken into custody Matt 3roome, husband, and Mrs. John Morgan, mother of the alleged slayer. Mrs. Rroorne claims the shooting was ac- cIdentai. that she pulled the trigger of the gun harder than she intended.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
MAN HAS THE RIGHT
 TO BURN OWN HOUSE

Mobile, Ala, June 13.-A man has the right to burn down his own home provided the home is not contiguous to and does not endanger other prop erty. and further provided that there is no insurance on the home, accord ing to a ruling of Judge N K: Clarke in Inferior court here yesterday.
 The decision was given in the case of Arthur Lane, resident of the county. charged with arson. Lane was dismissed. His wife charged that he set fire to and burned down inc home following 6 quarrel with her.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
DO YOU REMEMBER THESE? Inquiries for Dempsey Cook and T l
 Cook. Here in 1872.

Information is wanted concerning the families or relatives of Dempsey Cook or T. I. Cook. two old Yne residents of Polk county. The. said to have lived here about E Any information concerning N should be left at the Star otiie -. attorney at El Dorado. Ark, =4zz41zza ing to find them
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
ARK FOR AFRICA SINKS.
egro Evangelist Skipper, Overheard
 at Los Angeles, Reaches Shore.

Los Angeles, Calf, June 9.-The Ark of the Church of the Living pd,' vessel built by J. E. Lewis, eero evangelist, with the declared |tention of carrying a party of mis- 9onaries to Africa, was lying at the Pttom of Los Angeles harbor today, Hving sunk shortly after it's launch "a late Tuesday night. The evan <list and two assistants were thrown {erboard when the craft eapsized. E reached short safely. Lack of
 llast was declared to be the cause
 the trouble
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16
WAR FOR CONTROL
 OF AS|AIM|NOR' ON
Greeks Shell Turkish City and Infiict Heavy Loss-Greeks Against Turks. the Opening Stake--Others
 Are Preparing.

Constantinople, June 12.-T h e Greek battleship Kilkis, formerly the United States battleship Mississippi, today shelled Inebors Qneboli, on the Black Seal. There were many cas- ualties, and many buildings were damaged, including the Konak, the official residence of the government.
 The historic capital again is re- sounding to the hum of military ac- tivity, on the eve of what may prove to be decisive conflict for the denom- ination of Asia Minor, with the Greeks on the one hand and the Turkish Ma tionalists on the other as the most ac- tive combatants. The city is crowded with allied forces, and additional British troops are arriving from Mall ta, while the imposing Franco-British fleet is on the scene.
 From the Armenian frontier on the one side and the Ionian sea on the other, the opposing armies are report ed marching to the impending battles over this ancient fighting ground, which has echoed from time imme- i morial to the tramp of opposing forces and the clash of arms.
 Forces Lining Up."
 Regardless of the sanguinary his | tory of the last seven years all the forces involved are going ahead with their military preparations in appar. ent cheerfulness, proclaiming conf | Iaf,on tx. thnfTs
 Over at Angora, the Turkish Ma tionalist seat of government, Henri Franklin-Bouillon is making an eff fort on behalf of the French govern ment to patch up peace with the militant organization of Mustpha Kemal Pasha, whose government re- pudiated the agreement made by it's representatives in Europe for settle ment of the outstanding difficulties with the French. tIn this connection it may be noted that Paris dispatch of June 10 quoted Premier Briand as saying the progress of the negot.a- tions between France and the Turk ish Nationalisss gave reason for hope of favorable settlement)
 Declarations are heard here also by representatives of ail sides that they l are anxious for leare, but While ne word peace Is heard frequently it is far from being present in fact at the moment, and few indications are evi- dent here that there is much pros. pect of realizing it for the troubled Near East.
 Reds to Aid Turks.
 Thus far bolshevik troops in large numbers have not joined the Nation alists this week, but they are watch ing, and have ready several divisions for the Turks, with a distinct offer of 12. The bolshevik concentrations in Bessarbia also may be used if the opportunity presents itself.
 The beginning of the offensive, it is feared here, will be the signal for new outrages by bandits and irregular troops in Thraee and Asia Minor on the part of both the Turks and the Greeks. The Greek population in Samsun and other points is being de- ported into the interior, and 5000 Ar menians have been deported by the Turks from Bilejik and other places in the Brusa zone.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16

Papier niache wheels are to be fitted to the trains on the Paris Un- derground Railway to maize them
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-16

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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03
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lois. stsoo ln this tansaotion u IL
iociicd THAI ~ The amount received
m me consideration s557 is donated
io the district This WAS done In order
mat Gee purchase price ~ the property
shaft not exceed the amount ~ fbs
h"nds recently voted by the district
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03

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fined lntnres shared ~" depression in
the spot market Nth fulv ceiling down
to O. SOC a'd Sepf"mh'r fl5c or 30 20
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go Go ., pniute mot lower July closed
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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

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tNifAGO. Juno 3 Cattle Re.
c"iris. i2ooo head handy v,cht
feers and desirnhir v,ariinrs stead,
Co. wronr others strndy top. 81 90
hmih beef ~tcots sSeoaSS5. fai cows
upd hcifcrs Htockcrs and feeders
steady hulk fnt She stock ss2bM
$40 bulls strong to s5c higher. hulk
80 5Np5.7j. calves zoe tu soc higher
hulk ts.toWs25
Hogs Receipts se Oon head. opening
si,unr GO zoe higher cinsinE weak and
steady io Toe lower top. ss9o. bulk
f7IpHslo. pigs 700 to Zoe higher
hulk So l0WS2t
sheep Receipts 1000 head. mntket
firm and Doc higher shofn lambs. top
sl2.'o hnib siooep il0o. california
Springs ti3.i bulk si2r9H w. 90
TrNta w'fh,rs sfab. Texas v.arfinRs
$500 f'w California cw,a. ttso. bulk
ewes $3.50
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03

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nnrthhnund and a u trsin for
Snn Antonio wh'is they Wm sr.nd
their honey Goou
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prominent in both religious ana social
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Nuown in this locality and 10 r fainuied
vocalist iic IT, ievotirr biz talents
ana nniiNt H rNa0gcli''i n.ws WITH
ir Theodore copcnnd of Danas
Aftoi about three nnnthn 'h-y vrl
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Antonio
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03
Mdr]ZetNewS

OtFFN NO > WI WFFFfNt
Nincsap apples. t2.b0H 400 pet box,
according TO size and grade
Lemons, $500 per box.
oranges. California Nalcncias. s5.3s
q $50 per box.
Lines, t2.oO per guar blu. basket.
bananas. Sc per n.
Potatoes. Idaho white. per cwt te.7s.
Onions fancy. &c per 10.
PINK beans California choice re-
cleaned rae per No.
Pinto heans, Sc per lh.
Tomatoes, new ToSas. si15 pr four
basket crate
cvlcry per dozen Stake $3.50
Potatoes. 7i4c pound.
california lettuce $3.50 dozen
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-06-03
WEATHER FORECAST

For Corpus Christi and Vicinity
Fridny partly cloudy highest t.npern
tur" Friday "a 10 ~ degrees light
tuutherls winds
For Texas East 81 tooth Meridian
FflTay nnr ~ cloudy light southerlN
winds on the coast