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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Marriage of Japanese
Crown Prince Planned

Toxic, Oct. 20.-Arrangements
are proceeding for the marriage,
next spring. of Crown Prince Hiro-
kito of Japan and Princess Nagako,
apparently all opposition having
subsidized. The princess met the
crown prince in Yokohama on his
return from the world tour and they
have had frequent meetings since.
The popularity of the prince makes
the wedding especially pleasing to
the japanese people.
Opposition to the wedding mainly
was made by Prince Yamagata, who
held that the imperial family should
be absolutely free from any faint,
he asserting that an aunt of the
princess was color blind.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Arbuckle Hearing
On Liquor Charge
Postponed for Week

San Francisco, Oct. 20.-The hear.
ing on the charge of having violated
the Volstead prohibition enforcement
act pending here against Roscoe c.
(Fatty) Arbuckle, was continued to-
day for one week by a United States
commissioner. Arbuckle arrived
from his home in Los Angeles and it
was announced he would N un-
til after his trial in the ourts
on charge of mansIa in
connection with the death .. Miss
Virginia Rape.
The federal charge is based on the
allegation that .Arbuckle obtained
in San Francisco a part of the liquor
that was served at the party in the
Hotel St. Francis at which Miss
Happe was fatally injured.
Jack Lawrence pleaded guilty to-
day to a charge of having illegally
transported liquor. Lawrence had
been a witness in an inquiry to de-
termine the source of the liquor sup
ply for the Arbuckle party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Restraining Order on Bank
OF North Dakota Dissolved

Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 20-The
North Dakota supreme court today
issued an order dissolving the re-
straining order issued at Jamestown
Tuesday, ordering the Bank Of
North Dakota not to receive fur
ther deposits. The order OF the SD
preme court directs Judge ]. A.
Coffey as plaintiff, to show cause
on November l, why the order
should not be made permanent.
The injunction issued by Judge
Coffey came as the result of action
brought by group OF taxpayers Of
Stutsman county. =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
WOhlberg
And Masse
To Return
Judge Bledsoe Dismisses
Habeas Corpus Petition and
Men Must Come Back for
Federal Court Trial.
Extradiion Is Undecided

Los Angeles, Cal. Oct. 20.-(Spc-
cial Telegram. )--Jacob Massc and
Charles Wohlbcrg, Nebraska pro-
moters, charged with using the mails
in a scheme 10 deiraud. and wanted
in Omaha to answer, must return
to face the allegations OF an indict-
ment pending against them in the
federal court.
The pair were ordered taken 10
Omaha to stand trial on the fraud
charge by United States Commis-
sioncr 5. G. Long, but petition for
a writ OF habcas corpus, was filed
in their behalf and argued before
Judge Bledsoe. The court dismissed
the petition for the writ today and
rcmanded the defendants to the
United States marshal. Both arc
at liberty on a bond Of $4,000 each.
Bought Omaha Firm.
Masse, with Wohlberg and others,
purchased the assets OF the William
Berg company, an Omaha corpora
ton, authorized by the laws of Ne
.braska to buy and lease land. This
enabled them to escape the blue sky
law of Nebraska. The testimony
showed that they paid 81 for the
assets and name of the William Berg
company. The men. according to
the indictment. raised the capital
stock to $l.000,000 and sold stock at
500 share.
They then proceeded to organize
subsidiary companies. known as the
Mex Ota and the McWhorter Potash
companies, with plants in Nebraska,
selling the stock.
The par value of the stock was
$l0O. but on account of the potash
craze during the war. it sold for
as high as $500 a share. The plants
were commercial failure. 1t is es-
timated by the federal officers in Ne
braska that Masse, Wholberg and
their associates cleared up almost
$2.OOO,OO0 by the deal.
Masse Lives in Style.
Masse lives in the fashionable sec
ton Of Hollywood and deputy mar
shall who went to his home to serve
! notice of the hearing on him was
compelled to run gauntlet of poodle
dogs servants, buffers and other
evidences Of plutocratic existence
Masse and Wohlberg also are
charged in state case, in Omaha.
with the embezzlement of 100000.
the property Of the Missouri Valley
Land and Cattle company, =, ! .4s4sssrs
County Attorney Shotwell and
Sheriff Mike Clark now are in Sacra-
rllento awaiting the decision Of Gov
Sernor Stephens on their application
for the extradition of the two men
to Omaha to face trial on the in
dictments returned by the recent
grand jury.
Governor Considering Case.
Sacramento, Cal, Oct. 20-The
contest Of Jacob Masse and Charles
Wohlbcrg, held in Los Angels, who
are resisting cxtradition to Douglas
county, Nebraska, to answer to
charges Of aiding in the commission
Of felony, was taken under advise
r,ent today by Governor William D.
Stephens at the close of hearing.
The men, who are wanted in connec-
ton with the operations of the Mis-
souri, Valley Cattle Loan company,
maintained they already are under
indictment in the federal court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Plebiscite Area
Divided Between
Poles and Germans
Administrative Machinery
Over Period Of Is Years Pro-
vided by League of
Nations Council.

Paris, Oct. 20.-The decision OF
the council of the league Of nations
on the upper Silesian question, made
public here today, divides the pleb-
iscite area in almost equal parts be-
tween Poland and Germany, as to
the number Of coinmunes and pro-
yides administrative machinery for
the gradual Inauguration OF the new
reeime over period Of IS years.
The long-awaited boundary line,
according to an official communique,
will follow the Oder river to Me
betschau, assigning % communes in
the southern section to Germany and
lo to Poland. The line is further
traced in detail by the names OF vii
lagos, the communique stating that
in the more northerly section Ger
many obtains 20 communes and Po-
land 2l. North Of Lissau, the from
tier will follow old boundary lines
to the point where it joins that al.
ready fixed between Germany and
Poland.
COOPERATION Urged.
To insure continuity Of peaceful
economic life in upper Silesia after
the partition, the council of ambas-
sadors is urged to take measures
looking toward German and Polish
cooperation under general agree
ment.
The administration of private rail-
ways is left unchanged, and as for
the German railways system, a sys-
tenn of common exploitation is to
exist for IS years. !.
The German mark is designated
as the monetary standard for not
more than IS years.
Tariff Provided.
The customs frontier is to COIN
eide with the political frontier, and
a customs tariff is provided for.
Ali inhabitants of the plebiscite
area are to be allowed to cross the
frontier without formality, until Po-
l;sh legislation has been established
in the area. All Poles living in the
German zone and all Germans living
in the Polish zone are toc keep their
respective domiciles over the Is
years. All Poles over 18 years old
living in the German zone are to
have two years in which to choose
their nationality.
A mixed upper Silesian commits
sion, composed equally of Poles,
Germans and upper Silesians is to
constitute and advisory agency to
facilitate application Of the decision.
which also proposes establishment of
a court of arbitration to act in cases
Of private differences.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
England Denies Plans for
Naval Bases in Bermudas

London, Oct. 20.-(By The AS
sociated Press. 1.-The reports that
Great Britain was planning the es-
tablishment of naval bases in the
Bermudas, at Singapore or else
where were termed "pufe imagina-
ton today by an admiralty official
who declared he was unable to un-
derstand what Premier Hughes of
Australia was referring to in his re-
cent speech on the subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
War Department to Sell
Old Fort and Post Sites

Washington, Oct. O.-The War
is preparing to sell at auc-
ton as part of the army economy
campaign, more than 20 real estate
tracts over the country, regarded as
useless for present or future army
purposes. The tracts to be sold as
soon as authorization can be OBJ
tanned from congress include a num-
ber of old-time fort and military post
sites. Among the latter is all of the
Fort MeHenry (Md) reservation
with the exception of plot to be re-
tanned as the site for monument to
Francis Scott KY, author of THE
Star Spangled' Banner
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21

Lincoln. Oct. 20.-(Spccial.) y
Mrs.. Emma l.. Talbot Of Omaha be-
gan today to serve her seventeenth
term as secretary OF the grand lodge
OF Rcbckahs, when she was re-
elected to that position at the annual
convention OF the lodge being held
here. Mrs. Mary Z. STUNT OF Oma-
ha was reelected for her twenty
fifth term as treasurer.
Mrs. Alice Coy OF Paxton, Neb.,
was elected president to succeed
Harriet I. Cain OF Fremont.
The Odd Fellows, who are holding
their annual encampment here, pro-
NOTED Lew F. Etter Of South Oma-
ha, deputy grand master, to grand
master. !. P. Gage Of Fremont was
reelected grand secretary for his
thirty.first term, and F. B. Bryant
was reelected treasurer.
Senator Walter Hoagland of
North Platte was chosen as the Ne
braska delegate to the national con-
vention and Mrs. Lucy Barger Of
Hebron was chosen as the delegate
to the national convention OF Re
bekahs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Advertising Campaign foa
u. S. Steamers Approved

Washington. Oct. 20.-Inaugura-
ton of an extensive advertising cam
paign for American passenger lines
operating shipping board vessels was
approved yesterday by the emergen-
cy feet corporation, which appropri-
ated Professionally 500. 900 for such
advertising during the next II
months. The appropriation was said
to be tentative depending on re-
suits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
3 Iowa Yanks Named
To Attend Memorial

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 20.-Gov-
crnor N. E. Kendall today appoint
ed John H. Wintrode of Winterset,
Adolph N. Nelson Of Soldier ami
Arthur ]. Goetsch Of Walnut as the
three overseas soldiers to represent
Iowa at the memorial ceremonies at
Arlington cemetery on November
II. All were enlisted men in. the
world war, all were wounded and all
were decorated fer extraordinary
heroism.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Hearing Postponed

Washington, Oct. 20.-The public
hearing on tonnage valuation which
was to have been held at the ship
ping board, October "a. has been
postponed until November 9, at the
request of the United States Steam
ship Operators association and rep
resentatives Of certain individual pur-
chasers, it waNannounced today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Admiral Of British Navy
Due in New York City Today

New York, Oct. 20.-Admirai
Earl Beatty OF the British navy, ele-
waited to the peerage for valorous
service during the war, will arrive
tomorrow on the Aquitania, greeted
by destroyers, airplanes and the
rear of fort guns. Full naval hon.
ors will be accorded the admiral.
who comes to attend the American
Legion convention in Kansas City
and later to serve in an advisory
capacity to the British delegation at
the armament conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
New York Herald Censured
In Report of Grand Jury

New York, Oct. 20.-The Rich
mond county grand jury yesterday
returned a presentment to Judge
Tiernan at St. George, Stain Island,
censuring the publishers, editors
and employees of the New York
Herald for publishing a list of un-
solved murder mysteries in New
York City, alleged to be "in great
part false and untrue"
"Thc presentment followed institu-
ton of John Doe proceedings at re-
quest of Mayor Hylan and Police
Commissioner Enright.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
H00tch Thieves PeeUed
By Arid Condition
Of "Nick's" office

Washington, Oct. 20.-"Hootch"
thieves broke into the office of Rep.
resentative Nicholas Longworth Of
Ohio, in the house office building
last night, and ransacked his desk
and filing cases, for the fourth time
within the. past few months.
They did not find what they were
after.
In their rage and disappointment,
they took their spite out on his fav-
orite umbrella, completely demolish
ind ii.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Two of Crew Die When Ship
Burns on Lake Michigan

Marine City, Mich, Oct 20.-Two
memberes of the crew of the steamer
William H. Wolf lost their lives
when the vessel burned opposite here
this morning and Capt. ]. P. Hanson
of Detroit. who escaped by jumping
from the deck of his ship into a
small boat, suffered fractures to both
SeCs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Lowell Succeeds Taft
As Head of Peace League

New York, Oct. 20.-The League
to Enforce Peace yesterday elected
A. Lawrence Lowell president, to
succeed Chief Justice w. H. Taft,
and voted to hold a national conven-
ton in Washington while the ar,na-
ment conference was in session. The
purpose of the convention, it was
announced, will be to emphasize the
obligations Of the United States in
establishing world peace.
George w. Wickersham was elect
ed chairman of the executive commit
tee to succeed Mr.. Lowell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Farrand Inaugurated
President of Cornell

Ithaca, N. Y, Oct. 20.-Cornell
university turned from its books,
laboratories and workshops today to
inaugurate new president, Dr.. A.,
Livingston Farrand. In addition to
installing new chief executive in
the post made vacant by the resig-
nation of DR.. Jacob Gould Schur-
man, now minister to China, the
university prepared to lay the cor
nerstone Of a new chemical labor
atory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Get
$l,06S Loot From
OmahaMotorists
Hotel Owner and Companion
Robbed by Armed Bandits
At Crossroads South
OF Gilmore.

w. L. Tindell, owner Of a hotel at
1920 Douglas street, and Louis
Spell, same address, were held up
and robbed of $1,000 and their
watches by two armed bandits, a
mile and half south Of Gilmore,
yesterday afternoon.
They were driving in Tindells
automobile and had stopped at a
crossroad to decide which way to
60. when the two men came from
the weeds, one on each side OF the
road, and covered" the men in the
car.
Ordered From Car.
One of the bandits, was armed
with a rife and the other with an
automatic revolver.
They ordered Tindell and Spell
from the car and while one of the
bandits kept the revolver aimed at
them, the other took their valuables.
From Tindell they took his gold
watch and $3.50 in cash and from
Spell they took his watch and about
$500 in cash, the victims told po-
lice.
$500 Reward Offered.
After the robbery one of the
bandits struck Spell over the head
several times. with his gun. Tindell
leaped down l0-foot embankment
into creek.
The bandits then drove away in
the automobile.
Tindell and Spell were brought to
South Omaha by a motorist and
from there came to Central police
station by taxicab.
Tindell offered $500 reward for
apprehension and conviction of the
h,ndite *
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
U. S. Used 503,O0O,OOO
Gallons Of Cas- in August

Washington, Oct 2O.-A new high
record in gasoline consumption was
established in the month Of August,
when 503,000, 900 gallons were used,
according to an announcement by
the bureau of mines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Former Premier of Greece
To Spend Honeymon in u. S

New York, Oct. 2O.-Former
premier Venezilos of Greece,
termed by his admirers "the Mod
ern Ulysses" will arrive here, to-
morrow on the Aquitania with his
bride for his American honeymoon.
The elderly statesman married
Miss Helena Schilizzi, many years
his junior, in London September
IA. He announced before sailing
that he intended to visit Washing
ton, Chicago and California.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Memorial to Galbraith
Planned at Legion Meet

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct 20.-The
American Legion will devote the
opening day of its national conven-
ton, October 81, to addresses by its
national officers and distinguished
guests, and to a memorial service
for the late Col. F. w. Galbraith, jr.,
former national commander of the
Legion, it was announced yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Former Premier of France
Reported in Good Health

Paris, Oct. 22.-Former Premier
Clemenceau. who has been resting
for some time at his home in the
Vendee. will return. here Sunday, it
was announced today. He is in ex-
cellent health, according to reports
from his home at ST. Vincent Sur
lard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Foch to Get Yale Decree.

New Haven. Conn.,, Oct. 20.-A
degree of doctor of laws will be can
ferred upon Marshal Foch at spe-
cial convocation of the Fellows of
Yale on November II, it was stated
at the office of the university sec
rotary yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
2 Wounded in Sniper-Soldier
Fighting on Belfast Streets

Belfast, Oct. 20.-Two persons
were wounded during firing which
occurred in the Stanhope street area
between military and snipers las;
evening. One Of the injured was a
Young girl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Anti-Lynching Bill Favored
Bv House Judiciary Body

Washington, Oct. 20.-The Dyer
anti-lynching bill, imposing heavy
penalties on persons involved in mob
action resulting in the taking of life.
was ordered favorably reported by
the house judiciary committee, to-
day,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Woman, 1O4, Dies on Coast.

Oakland, Cal, Oct. 20.-Mrs. Ma
rie Heitmann, a native of Germany,
died here yesterday, aged l04 years.
She had lived in California q years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
Irish conference Friday.

London. Oct. 20.-The next meet
ing of the Irish conference, it is
announced. viii be held Friday
mornina
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-10-21
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Fair and warmer Friday.
Hourly Temperatures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-23
LAWN PARTY GIVEN
BY CHEMICAL CLUB

A lawn party on the lawn adjoin-
ing the club in High street last night
marked a gala occasion Ior
the Roessler and Hasslacher Chemi-
cal Club. japanese lanterns and in
cadescent lights were strung over
the tables of games and other at
tractive features brilliantly lghted
the lawn and the music, games ana
dancing combined as a p~ieasuraple
entertainment for the m VI
the club and their guests.
The fortune teller and fishing pono
proved especially attractive whlle
the bean bag contest many
throughoat the evening. The clup
orchestra furnished excellent music
for the dancing, playing orchestral
selections at various Intervals
throughout the entertainment.
Messrs. Clayton and ANA
Christopher entertained with songs
as did a Miss Freeman, twelve years
of age of South Amboy, who charm
ed ali with her remarkable voice;
There were refreshments or an
kinds and in sort. every
detail had been arranged TO com
plete a successful event. The party
marked the annual social gathering
of the club for the summer ana pre-
parations are already being discuss
"a for another event In the fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-23
THEATRES
Today and Monday at Ditmas

IOuhy anu NAOlhuhN wv
This is the last day to see the
clever and popular Pearl White in
her latest William Fox photoplay
Beyond Price" at the Ditmas thea
tire. Beyond Price" is an excellent
story and the star does some fine
work in it.
Beginning Monday and continuing
Tuesday and Wednesday the feature
attractions at the Ditmas will be
The Girl with the Jazz Heart" and
"a Message from Mars" Both of
these productions are wonderful pic
lures, ones that we know you will
enjoy. The Girl viii the Jazz
Heart" is the spirit of jazz come to
life on the screen. It'll wake UP the
sleepiest audience in the world. It's
humor is infectious. Its atmosphere
is Intoxicating. 1t does what few
pictures have done since the celluloid
first began to flit--it catches the real
| spirit of night life that has made the
| gay white way world famous. Madge
| Kennedy let's herself go in this fas-
cinating story of a jazz romance. She
| plays a dual role, the demure little
maid who has escaped from a fana-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-23
AT the Strand

Constance Talmadge, as full of fun
and pep as ever, Is the very popu-
lar attraction at the Strand Theatre
on Monday. Her vehicle is Les
sons in Love-" a corking good COM
edy drama, adapted from Douglas
Murray's stage play. THE Man From
Toronto"
Lessons in Love" will open its en-
gagement Monday night at the
Strand Theatre. The story deals with
the attempts of two old men to
choose a husband for their ward. a
young woman with a very strong
mind of her own. When one of them
fails in his attempt to bring his
nephew East to meet the girl, he
plays dead" leaving a will provid-
ing that his nephew shall inherit the
fortune if he weds the girl.
The report of his unc1e's death
brings the young chap East as a last
courtesy, but he is determined that
he will wed only the oma Of his
own choice. The situation IS dis
tasteful to the girls She does not
relish the idea of a prospective BRIDE
groom look her over, so she conceals
her identity by masquerading as a
maid. The young man is very hand
some, and the maid" flirts with him.
Complications multiply, and the big
! surprise is experienced when Uncl
Henry comes to life"
The part of the whimsical and
| h~irtatious Leila Calthorpe. the hero
inc of the story issideally suited to
Miss Talmadge's unusual talents,
and her Interpretation of it is truly
delightful. Kenneth Harlan, who
gave such splendid support to Con-
stance in Dangerous Business"
again distinguishes herself as hei
leadin gman in lessons in Love"
Others in the cast of this excellent
comedy are such well known screen
artists as George Fawcett, Flora
Finch, Florence Short. James Har-
rison. Frank Webster and Louis
Lee. 8.
The production. which is released
by Associated First National Pic
lures. Inc, was directed by Chef
Whitney, ard the scenario was pre-
pared by Grant Carpenter. 1t is by
far the pest thing that Constance
Talmadge has done since her rise to
lSta rdOm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-23
"WeIcome Children" coming TO
Crescent

Lovers of the motion picture
have been exceptionally fortunate
in the past few months in having
given them several truly heroic
mothers. OF all the characterize
tions that have gone before, how
ever, not even excepting that of
Vera Gordon in Humoresque,"
which was most noteworthy, IT. is
fair to say that the character of
IA mother has we been inter-
preted with finer feeling and with
q truer realization of values h
is shown by Orpha Alba, the moth
er, in Welcome Children" which
will be seen at the Crescent theatre
On Monday.
welcome Children" is, all in all,
one Of the most delightful human
stories ever told on the screen. 1t
is as thrilling as a melodrama. and
the emotions it u are as
changeable rs a chameleon. Tears
Of one moment give way to laugh
ter the next. 1t takes hold of your
interest from the very beginning
and never let's go until the end.
WELCOME Children" is of the
screen dramas decidedly worth
while. No n S hould miss it.
Buck Jones, one of the cleverest
cowboy actors and greatest rider
on the screen Is also coming here in
THE One-Man Trail" He will open
at the Crescent theatre on Monday.
The story revolves around the
elopement of Bucks sister in the
play. Buck follows to bring her
back, falls in love on the way, and
meets with some thrilling and
humorous incidents and accidents.
Buck and his horse Blondy give
some fine entertainment in many
scenes. The cowboys also give an
exhibition of some treat EN-
rough" stuff iE e farewell send-off
to Buck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-23

teal religious community in Penn
~sylvania, and the joyous little phone
operator in a New York hotel who
eats, drinks and breathes jazz.
"The Wild Goose" a new Cosmo-
politan production for Paramount,
will come to the Ditmas theatre next
Thursday. 1t is said to be a remark
ably fine photoplay directed by Al
bert Capeilani, who produced THE
Inside of the Cup" Mary MacLaren
and Holmes E. Herbert play the
leading roles.