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Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
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Collapse or Theater Under Construction Buries Workers; IS. Seriously Injured
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Collapse today of the steel girded roof and one brick wall of a theater under construction in Brooklyn killed at least six workmen and injured IS others, many so seriously they may die. Four others are believed buried in the ruins.
 Following a preliminary investiga- tion Sylvester Rosenthal and Samuel Moskowittz, owners of, and contrac- tors for the building, were arrested and held without bail on charges of manslaughter in the first degree.
 Inside the building when the crash came were between 50 and 50 work men. Working on scaffolding swung from the roof girders and braced against the side walls they had no chance to escape, eye witnesses who escaped said. The owners said that the building was being constructed by them through contractors. They as well as the six sub-con- tractors were summoned before Dis- trict Attorney Lewis for question: ing. The owners declared the work had frequently been Ssproved by in- spectors.
 Search of the ruins was possible only by gradual removal of the tons OA bn4SACQ SlCCA anu tCii CQlld HI = ishing. Gradually seven bodies were brought out, many crushed beyond recognition.
 The north wall of the building crashed down over a one-story build- ing where two men and a woman were eating. All were injured and had to be extricated.
 Ted Werner, foreman of gang of sixteen metal fathers was working on one of the scaffolds swung to the ceiling.
 "The whole structure fell in with out warming" he said. T escaped because I was near the wall. and the roof swayed in the opposite direc- tion. I fell at least 30 feet" A 16-year-o old apprentice boy working on the roof was carried down and escaped with a broken jaw.
 The building, which was to have had seating capacity of 1900. was designed to cost s750.000. one of the owners said.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
CHINA DELEGATION W|NS| FURTHER CONCESSION AT
 CONFERENCE OF POWERS.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-China won further concessions today in the conference of the nine powers on the questions affecting the Pacific and the Far East.
 In conformity with the Root res olutions declaring for the territorial and administrative integrity of China the Pacific and Far Eastern commit tee adopted resolutions looking to the abandonment of foreign courts in China.
 The resolutions drafted by the sub- committee, headed by Senator Lodge, provide for an international commis- sion of juristJ, which is to report within a year whether the Chinese laws and Rourt practices warrant abandonment of the foreign courts created under treaties granting extra territorial rights in China
 The Chinese delegates then pressed another of their ten points, that declaring for withdrawal of all for eign troops from Chinese soil, and also for abandonment of foreign tell | egraph, radio and police wire sys- tems. Dr. Sze presented information
 
 extent of foreign wire systems, in which the Japaneses predominate. General adherence, it was said, was l given to the principle of retirement of foreign troops and wire systems from China in conformity with the l principles of the Root resolutions. 1 Qualifications were presented. how ever. by Japanese spokesmen. who dealt with the necessity of policing railroads and telegraph lines. Dis cussion of the troop and wire ques- tions are to continue tomorrow with prospects that a solution will be worked out by the delegates
 Another Chinese question. that of tariff and other revenue, was taken up later by a sub- committee headed by Senator Underwood. After dis | cussion the ub-committee adjourn | ed until tomorrow.
 In the discussion it was said that l China's needs for increased revenue l were recognized generally, but whether an increase in the per cent i tariff was necessary was said to be question requiring considerable 1 study. Administration of the cus- toms law by Chinese officials also was reported to have been debated.
 It will be several days, it was said l before any report can De submitted.
 Stress was laid by the Chinese del l egates before the Far Eastern com | mittee today on foreign troops il l China Their presence, Dr. Sze de clared, palpably was a violation O l Chinese integrity, inasmuch as tn, 1 troops were sent without China. 1 consent and over her protests.
 He asked that the conference "spe- ! officially discountenance' the alleged violations
 Prince Tokugawa of Japan told tn, 1 newspaper men later that Japan 'in- tends to abolish" the system undel which Japanese troops are in China "as soon as possible"
 This was taken to mean withdraw al of troops would begin when a satis factory formula toward the problem of China was worked out here.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. MAY DESIGNATE ADVISOR
 TO BANKERS CONFERENCE

payments on exchange, officials ex- plained, was reached because of the violent fluctuations which had re- suited after the transfer of gold from Germany to the allies.
 The effect on American exchange 1t was said, has been noted by the ad- ministration. While the possibility of any immediate discussion of interna- tonal economic questions tending to world readjustment was discounted both in official circles and among 1he arms delegates, it was indicated strongly some such international con ference may be held later.
 Spokesmen for the British and Italian arms delegations today de- clared their governments had no de- sire to go beyond the agenda of the conference, but indicated a favorable attitude toward later exchange ot
 views on war debts and exchange.
 The attitude of the American gov ernment was said to be that some effort must be made to solve the tan gle of world difficulties but not dur ing the present conference.
 Germany is required to pay 500,- l 000, ,00O of gold marks on Jan. 1, anC 1 about 5000 900 marks Feb. Is, thC l latter payment being the quarterly 1 installment of the 26 per cent on thi l estimated value of German export! during the last quarter of 1921. Thes, payments are due under the repara | tions agreement between the allie
 and Germany of last March, of whici France is to receive 52 per cent, Grea l Britain 26 per cent, Italy 10 per cent the remainder going to the smalle allied and associated states.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
GREAT BRITAIN
 SATISFIED WITH
 ARMSP SPROGRESS

LONDON, Nov. ss.-The following authorized statement is issued by Reuters:
 'Apprehensions expressed in var ious directions concerning the pro- ceeding at the Washington confer ence are not shared in authoritative British quarters. While the pos eibility of differences of opinion arising and temporary setbacks be- ing experienced is never lost sight of. yet the British view is one of real satisfaction and great hope. for on the naval question alone more has been done than most people before the opening of the conference would have been prepared tovexpect-
 But apart from naval disarm- ament, the utmost importance is at tached in this country to the restora- ton of world peace, which can not be effected merely in this way.
 There is great anxiety regarding the moral atmosphere of the world and it is pointed out that one can not isolate a hemisphere or dis tinguish between naval or other armaments; it is felt that the re- covery of the world and the restora- ton of financial stability must de- pend upon the treatment of arm- ament questions as a world wide issue.
 50 far as Great Britain Is con cerned she wants to employ her un- employed and pay her debts and she is gravely disquieted by any symp- toms which seem to threaten the con- tinuance of insincerity and unrest whether in Europe or elsewhere.
 .'The British government is de- termined to answer the American summons in every direction in the general purpose of ridding the world of the menace of a new war"
 The statement adds that this be- ing the premier's view, his desire to go to Washington is stronger than ever. but until a week-"a fateful period in Irish history"-is passed. it is impossible to say whether he will leave England.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Belief that Lieutenant Colonel Charles ". Whittlesey. medal of honor man. and commander of the famous Lost Bat talion,H of the Argonne woods, planned at least eight days in ad- vance the self-destruction executed at sea on Sunday. gained ground to- day as new details of his recent ac- tions came to light.
 On November IS. one week after the unknown soldier" services in Washington, which is thought to have added the last fatal burden to a mind already -burdened with melancholy recollections of the hor- TOTS of war, he engaged passage to Havana on the Toloa, from which he disappeared 24 hours out from New York
 At the time of booking the passage, employees of the ticket office said today. he inquired as to ships leav- ing about a week later. selected the Toloa at random and indicated that it's first stop. Havana, would serve as well as another for his destination.
 These employees said he was most solicitous about having a cabin in a secluded part of the ship. studied a plan of the vessel and chose one on the starboard side, forward, from which he could reach the promenade deck unseen.
 A singular coincidence through which the identity of the "C. w Whittlesey" who disappeared from the ship was drowned, likewise re- vealed today by John B. Pruyn, an
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Rain Dir1s Electric Lights; Citizens
 Buy Tent For Plant

BENTON, H., Nov. 29--De- claring every rain plunges the town into darkness by putting the electric light plant out of commits sion, citizens of Benton have cir culated a petition to purchase tent tp cover the power plant so lights can be kept burning when it rains.
 The petition in reality is face- tious protest against the service furnished by the light company and may be filed with the Illinois commerce commission with a formal complaint.
 The petition reads:
 eve, the undersigned business men of Benton. agree to give the amount necessary toward pur- chasing canvas or tent to place over the power plant of the Cen tral Illinois Public Service com pany's plant at Benton, in order that the city may be lighted dur ing rainy weather"
 The petition was signed by S5 persons.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
HARDING ASSOCIATION
 VAS NOT INTENDED AS RIVAL OF OLD LEAGUE

WASHINGTON Nov 2sAdoption of definite agreement for discuss President before
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Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Japan To Remove
 Police Troops On
 Shantung Railway
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WASHINGTON. Nov 2e.-Japan Is looking forward to withdrawing her garrison from Hankow, central China, Vice Foreign Minister Hanihara, a Japanese plenipotentiary, is under stood to have announced at the meet ing today of the Far East committee. He is said to have added Japan was prepared to withdraw her troops from the Shantung railroad between Tsing- tau and Tsinafu even before the con- clusion of any Shantung negotiations between China and Japan, provided China would prove herself capable of maintaining Chinese police force along the line and assuming responsi- bility for the safe running of the road and the protection of life and prop erty.
 Mir. Hanihra is declared to have said further that Japan would not for the present withdraw troops sta- toned along the South Mancaurfa railway as guards. He explained that they were there under rights of treaty.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The fed eral reserve board probably will des- ignate an unofficial adviser to par ticipate in a conference of allied 'Soankers to discuss means of prevent 5ng exchange fluctuations on the pay nrfnt of German indemnity install mants, high treasury officials said today. The conference is expected 10 bel called in London or Paris.
 An invitation to participate was rendered this government by the hanks of issue of England, France, Italy and other allied countries. The United States probably would not be officially represented, they said, but the presence of an adviser of the re- serve board would permit presenta- tion of the American viewpoint.
 Officials indicated it was more than probable that R. T. Boyden, ob- server before the reparations comnis sion, would be asked to serve as un- official representative of the reserve board at the exchange discussions.
 The exchange discussion, officials declared, would be confined to de- Nising means of avoiding disturbance of exchange ratios by the payment. on the German indemnity in January and later. and would not include any proposals for international eXchans' stabilization, settlement of the for eign debt questions or other worlt economic problems.
 Decision of the separations com mission to ask a committee of bank CTS from the allied nations to stud, the problem of the effect of indemnit.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
BURDEN OF WAR MEMORY
 DRIVES LOST BATTALION HERO TO END. HIS LIFE

attorney and a close friend of Col onel Whittlesey.
 Pruyn said he was waiting in t..e office of one of the officials of the United Fruit company, where he had appointment to meet Whittlesey to- discuss a legal matter.
 While he was waiting, wondering why his associate was late, two of ficials of the steamship line ex- changed a few words, and he heard the name "Whittlesey." Thinking the speaker had some message from the absent lawyer he asked if that was so, received a negative reply and then the information that a man by the same name had vanished on the ToJoa.
 Then a subsequent investigation by Pruyn brought out the fact that it was the war hero who had slipped away for a rest without confiding his purpose to any one.
 Further substantiation of the theory of the man who made his name famous by yelling GO to hell'' at a German who called on him to surrender. planned his death many days in advance was given by Robert F. Little of Garden City, legal as sociate. He said Colonel Whittlesey had drawn a will leaving all his property 10 his mother just before he sailed
 There was no question that he prepared everything carefully" MT Little said. adding that the circum- stance aroused no suspicion because lawyers are always drawing up their own wills. and asking some one to witness them.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
OFFER THOUSAND
 REWARD .FOR SLAYER IF GALLUP COUPLE
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 GALLUP. N. M. Nov. 29-An in quest was held today over the bod ies of J. W. Blackwell Jr. and wife, found on the front porch of theii home last Saturday morning. esti- mony introduced indicated that the wounds inflicted had evidently been made by a steel jaclSeted bullet.
 The bullet fired into Mir. Blackwell probably severed the main artery of the left side and he died in less than five minutes, physicians said.
 Mrs. Blackwell was shot in the right breast and died instantly. The verdict of the Goroner's jury was that Blackwell and his wife had come to their death by gunshot wounds 'in- flicted by person or persons un- known
 A local brick company for whom Mrs. Blackwell had worked as book keeper fo, nearly three years has ben placed in the hands of a receiver since the tragedy occurred, it being reported unofficially that some dis crepancies in the accounts have been discovered. w. T Christian. man. aser of the plant, has been held in the county jail since Monday morning and has been questioned in regard to some of the business matters of the company.
 Another man who claimed to be a resident of Durham, N. C., the for mer home of the Blackwells, was taken up and questioned after he is alleged to have attempted to obtain money under false pretenses at a To- cal bank He is said to have had in his possession several clippings from newspapers covering the murder.
 Detectives arrived today and be- gan working on the case. A reward of $1,O0O ha. been offered for the arrest of the murderer.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Mexican Payroll
 Bandit Captured
 Near Buena Vista

MORALES, Ariz., Nov 29.-Rafael G. Ortega, suspected of having been one of two men who robbed a mes senger of the pay roll of the Cana nea Consolidated Copper company near Ronquillo, on November 16, was captured by Colonel aNnuel Aguirre at Buena Vista mine camp, a quar- ter of a mile from the scene of the robbery, according to word received today by F. J. Dyer, American consul in Nogales, Sonora. While being taken to Cananea, Ortega attempted to escape and was shot by his guard, according 10 the report received by the consul
 The messenger had about 11.000 pesos in his possession when he was held up by two masked Mexicans, who took about $500 pesos in Mexi- can gold coin from him. When Or tega was captured he had 2,600 pesos in gold coin and the messenger s pistol, according to the report re- ceived by MT. Dyas.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
J. D. McCully New
 Superintendent Of
 Santa Fe Division
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PRESCOTT, Ariz-, Nov. 29.-Ap- pointment of division officials of the Albuquerque division of the Atchi- son, Topeka and Santa F'e railway to succeed those who were killed in the wreck of an inspection car near Wickenburg, Arizona, a week ago to- day was announced here today. All of the newly appointed officials were in Prescott today when the an. nouncement was made and it was said they would spend several days getting acquainted with the road be- tween here and Phoenix.
 The new officials are:
 E J. D. McCully. trainmaster at San Bernardino, Calf, to be division SUD- erintendent, Vice William Mathie-
 w. D. Arntz, chief clerk at Fresno, Calif.. trainmaster at Prescott
 Roy F. Chambers. roadmaster on the lines north of Prescott, assistant division engineer. vice an official in jured in the wreck.
 The offices of assistant division engineer, formerly held by J. A. Jea- ger of Prescott, and assistant division superintendent, formerly held by H. c. Storey of Prescott, both of whom were killed in the wreck, have been discontinued, it was announced.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Mrs. Stillrnan Will
 Abandon Attack
 Against Husband

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. r., Nov. 29- Abandonment of the counter attack upon the conduct of James A. Still man by Mrs. Anne U. Stillman in the divorce proceedings instituted by him was forecast tonight after adjourn ment of a one-day hearing before Referee D. J. Gleason.
 Mrs. Stillman, it was said, probably would not call any more witnesses in support of charges that her husband was guilty of misconduct with Flor ence H. Leeds. a former show girl. Future testimony, it was said. will be devoted to defending Mrs. Stillman and the paternity of Baby Guy.
 Testimony today was understood to have set forth that Mir. and Mrs. Stillman and two of their children stayed at suite in New York hotel for two weeks during February. 1918, nine months before the birth of Guy. It was said to have been brought out that Fred Beauvais, the Indian guide, employed by the Stillmans and named correspondent in the bankers complaint, was guest at the hotel then.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
GERMANY SEEKS NEW DISCUSSION IF PREPARATIONS
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 LONDON, Nov. 29.-The visit to London of Dr. Walter Rathenau, for mer German minister of reconstruc- ton and his secretary. Dr. Simon, economic expert. following closely on last weeks presence here of Hugo Shines, German financier, is ac- cepted in official and banking circles as heralding an early re-discussfon, and possibly revision, of the arrange ments for Germany's separations payment.
 Arrival of the German agents to- day was due to supreme anxiety in financial quarters, where Germany's ability to meet the reparations in stallment has been a foremost topic during recent weeks.
 What is believed to be the desire of the British government to bring about new discussion of reparations is generally regarded as being due as much to domestic trade consideration as to a realization of the precarious situation Germany would have to confront should the stipulated pay ments to the allies be exacted.
 Pressure. it is understood, has been exerted on the government from in- fluential quarters where the belief Is held that the only way to insure eventual adjustment of Germany's obligations is to stabilize her fi- nances. the first part of this plan being the stemming of the flood oi paper marks.
 The plan probably will entail de- l ferment of Germany's payments anf l there are reports that the British member of the separations comlnis- sion has placed before the British government a proposal for a two year or three year moratorium. Issuance of loan with allied as- sistance to make Germany's financia | position more secure is another par l of the plan which is said to be re. l ceiving official attention here.
 The British government is closely considering every aspect of the Ger. man reparations questions. Although it is said, Dr. Rathenau holds no of. ficial position he probably will hay, | an interview with the chancellor O l the exchequer and it is believed hi visit is not unconnected with tn, submission of proposals similar t, those he entered into with France fo the rehabilitation of devastated France, for the consideration of tn British government.
 Dr. Rathenau and Dr. Simon had ; busy day in London. having two in terviews with Sir Robert Kindersley director of the Bank of England |
 Whitehall there was numerous con ferences between the cabinet mfnist ters and Sir John s. Bradbury. prin eipal British representative on tn separations commission and Baro . l D'Abernon, British amba ssador { Germany this afternoon which wer , believed to be connected with tn mission of the Germans.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
European Powers
 May Take Hand In
 Portugal Situation

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 LONDON, Nov. 29-Intervention in Portugal as a result of the present grave internal situation there is being seriously consider ed by the powers, according to the Times this morning. France, Italy and Spain are in favor of taking control of the situation under a mandate, the newspaper states.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Jury Orders Slayer
 To Pay $I5,OOO To
 His Victims WidolU

TOMBSTONE, Ariz., Nov. 29.- Hale Chenowith. convicted in 1919 of staying Claude McDoweli and par doned after serving a year in the state pen.tentiary, was today di- rected by a jury to pay s15,000 dam ages to Mrs. Edna McDoweIl, widow of the slain man. Mrs. McDowell had filed suit for $50,000.
 Chenowtih, during his trial in 1919, claimed to have shot Mcdowell in self defense following an altercation on the McDowell ranch, several miles from this city.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Italian Delegation
 Interested In Plan For Economic Farley
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 29-Declar- ing willingness to abide by the linn itations placed by the agenda on the subjects to be considered by the con ference, the Italian delegation through spokesman today showed a lively interest in the possibility Of a subsequent economic conference to consider the financial situation of Europe.
 He stated that the basis for the belief that the American people might be favorably disposed to such a project was found in the speech made in New York last night by Frank A. Vanderlip, summarizing re- suits of his investigation of Europ- can conditions.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-30
Ex-Cochise Official
 Sentenced To SerUe
 Ten Years In Prison
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TOMBSTONE, Ariz.. Nov. 29-W. F Walker, former deputy county treas urer who pleaded guilty several weeks ago to embezzlement of approximate ly s35,000 in county funds, was today sentenced to from four to 10 years in the state penitentiary. A few minutes before sentence was pro- nounced Walker and his wife signed deed transient their home in Tombstone, an automobile and other property to the county to help to de- fray the expensss s of the state in the trial of Wake.
 Walker pleaded guilty after the trial had been in progress about two weeks.