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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Wireless Body
ToStand Probe
Cabinet Names Commission to
Make Plans for Fighting
Monopoly.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire,

Chicago Tribune-O Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, April 5.-The cabinet
today had under consideration the
problem of radio communication in
the United States with particular ref
erence to the private monopoly, COM
monty referred to as the Marconi
monopoly throughout the world, and
a proposed extension of this mon-
opoly in the United States.
1t has Come to the attention of
government departments that the
three big private radio concerns op-
Grating in the United States are
planning a combination designed as
cog in the worldwide Marconi
monopoly, the concerns involved in
this country being the Radio Corpo-
ration of America. the Westinghouse
company and the Federal Radio cor
poration.
How the other countries are pro-
posing to fight this monopoly by
permitting the transmission of gen.
eral and commercial business
through government wireless was de-
scribed to the cabinet and the par
ticipation by the United States i'll
this movement through transmits
sion of general business by the
United States navy wireless was
also discussed. How to improve this
American service was considered to-
gcther with the whole problem of
domestic and international communi-
cation.
AS a result of the discussion it
was agreed that the State. War,
Navy, Postofice and Commerce de-
partments should each name tech
nical expert who should constitute
special complission on radio mat
tiers. This commission will hold its
first meeting Thursday. and it will
seek to cooperate with members of
the international communication
conference which is here working
out, among other things, problems
of the radio as they affect interna-
tional wireless transmission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
4l Mutinous Sailors
Returned Under Guard


Providence, R. J., April 5.-The
steamship, Britannia, due here to-
morrow, has aboard Al men in irons,
the alleged mutinous crew of the
steamship Manoa. The Manoa was
forced into Horta, bound from France
to Montreal in February. According
to wireless information today from
the American consul at Horta,
United States RAIL on the Manca was
rifled during the mutiny.
The radio message added that d.-
tailed information concerning the
reported revolt was in the hands OF
the purser of the Britannia, who
would turn it over to agents of the
federal government.
A force Of deputies will take
charge of the prisoners on arrival.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Greeks Are in Danger
OfLosing City Of Brusa

Constantinople, April 5.-(By The
Associated Press. )-Greek forces in
North Asia Minor seem to be in
danger OF losing Btusa, upon which
city the Turkish nationalists are ad
vancing in superior numbers. The
Greek casualties during the past 10
days on the Eski-S Shchr front are es-
timated. at $50 officers and 1000
men. Ismet Pasha, Turkish COM
mandef at Eski-Shehr, is issuing
wireless dispatches comparing the
Turkish victory there to the battle
of the Marnc. He adds in his state
ments that he was student of Mar
shal Joffre.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Sergeant's Release
Was Unconditional,
Secretary Weeks Says

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, April 5.-&Reports
from Germany that the German gov
ernment had conditioned the release
from prison of American army SER
geants, Zimmcr and Neaf, tn the
promise that Grover Cleveland Berg
doll, American draft dodger, would
be no further molested were en-
phatically denied here today.
Secretary of War Weeks SAID such
a report was nonsense. There were
no conditions whatever to the re-
lease of these men," he said Il
know because | have seen copies OF
all the correspondence with rela-
ton to their release and there is
nothing of the sort mentioned. Be
sides this government would not be
party to any such condition. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Heavy Snow Fall in Utah
Will Save Fruit Crops

Salt Lake City. April 5.--A 6-inch
fall of snow in Salt Lake City and
surrounding territory within the last
IA hours will result in increasing
Utah's agricultural wealth this year
by more than $1,OO0,0O0, J. Cecil Al
ter, United States meteorologist. de-
clared. He said that the snow would
act as blanket for the young trees
tonight, and that the freezing tenn
perature would not affect the buds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
How to PLAY
Base Ball

Through a series of articles on
the sports page of The Omaha
Bee, the greatest stars of the
national pastime are offering de-
tailed information on how to play
various positions on a base ball
team.
The articles are especially val
liable to amateur players, but
every base ball fan in Omaha will
enjoy 'em.
Today EDDIE COLLINS
tells "How to Play Second
Base" Articles will follow by
Walter Maranville, Heinie Groh,
Ty Cobb, Iris Speaker, Grover
Alexander. Steve O'Neill and
Wilbert Robinson. Watch for
theE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
OneSoldier
Relief Body
Is Planned
Consolidation of Government
Machinery Under New Elk.
ccutive Officer Agreed
To BY Commission.
Real Progress is Made

Washington, April S.-Progress in
solving the governments problem
caring for ex-service men, whether
sick or disabled. or physically ut,
but having financial claims to be ad-
justed, was made today at the iirst
meeting of President Harding's spe-
cial commission. headed by Charles
G.. Dawes of Chicago
it was agreed that the admins
tra,ye machinery operating scpa-
rately for soldiers relief, should be
consolidated under one central au-
,hority, probably new executive
officer, who void be responsible to
tn president
Heads OF all soldier relief bu-
reaus said they favored the general
idea OF consolidated service bureau.
The endorsement. Chairman Dawes
said, promised quick solution OF the
problem as it related to the general
administration of aid for men alleg-
ed to have suffered under the sys-
TEN OF divided governmental re-
sponsiblity. .-.....-
cummings iaNSho
Among those who expressed gen.
eral endorsement of the plan were
Surgeon General Cummings of the
public health service, who said he
would be willing to bring his serv-
ice under the plan, SO far as its work
with soldiers is concerned; r. Fl.
Hallctt, acting director of the war
risk bureau, and Uel Lamkin, direc-'
tor OF the division of the federal
board for vocational education.
Mr.. Lamkin also favored placing
the public health service completely
in charge OF the proposed new exec
utive head to the exclusion OF all but
soldier work.
Brig. Gen. c. E. Sawyer, who ap-
peared as the presidents personal
representative, declared emphatical-
ly that the public health service
should be retained as an entity. He
was supported by others of his pro-
fession. Chairman Dawes, however,
expressed the belief that this SER
vice could be placed under the one
directing head without endangering
public health.
Investigation Near End.
1t was stated authoritatively to-
night that the commission would
complete its investigation and pre-
sent its recommendation to Presi-
dent Harding by the week end
The committee met tonight iii ex-
ecutive session to consider tcsti-
mony heard today.
DIR. L. T.. Salmon Of the Rocke-
feller institute told the committee
one-half of the governments beds
were unsuitable for tubereular
cases. I'VE know there are 1000
such patients" he said, "and' 5000
mental sufferers who are without
treatment by the government be-
cause they refuse to go into charity
and state institutions"
The question of hospital facili-
ties resulted in request from T. w.
Miller, alien property custodian,
that Chairman Dawes poll the COM
J mission to ascertain whether it fav-
ored asking congress to increase its
last appropriation of $1S,600,0O0 and
provide permanent hospital build
ing program. The question was
unanimously endorsed, with the pro-
viso that the request be made in case
the agreement for consolidated
service is Incorporated i'll the final
report submitted ITO President Har-
ding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Newspaper Uses Branch
Office to Speed Delivery

Toronto, April 5.-To expedite
distribution, the Toronto Evening
Telegram began publishing part OF
each edition in branch plant four
miles from the main office.
The. branch turned out papers
simultaneously with headquarters.
All copy was edited and set in the
main plant and some pages 'stcreo-
typed before being rushed to the
uptown branch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Record Grain Shipment
Reported in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Mimi, April s.
Minneapolis terminals now are
plentifully supplied with railroad
equipment and the movement of
grain from local elevators to consum-
ing points is the largest on record
for the present crop, the Minneapolis
traffic association announced. Eleva-
tor stocks are being reduced at the
rate of nearly 100000 bushels
week. Stocks on April 2 totaled
16,S40.023 bushels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Warmer Weather on Coast
Removes Danger to Fruit

San Francisco, April 5.-Rising
temperatures today have taken away
all danger of damage to fruit along
the Pacific coast from the two days
extremely low temperatures. the
weather bureau announced. During
the two days storm snow icll in
southern California, and below freez-
ing temperatures were recorded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Murder Trial in Georgia
Peonage Case Started

Covington, Ga. April 5,-A jury
to try John S. Williams on charge
of the murder of one Of the Il ne
groes alleged. to have been killed on
his plantation in all effort to hide
peonage practices, was completed. to-
day and the taking of testimony will
begin tomorrow. Seven farmers,
two merchants, clerk, barber and
druggist were sworn to try the case.
The defense sought delay i'll the
trial OH plea of lack OF time to pre-
pare its case, but Judge Hutcheson
refused postpomcment., ~ -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
STROMSBURG.

Stromsburg, Neb., April 5.-Spe.
cial Telegram.)-John B. Johnson
was elected Mayor of Stromsburg at
the city election held today. Other
city officials elected are: City clerk,
A. z. Rodine; treasurer, c. j Mo-
line; engineer, Lewis Enderson;
councilmen. A. c. Donelson and AL
bert Hult: school board, Victor An
derson anu {. A. James.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Second Reduction Made
In Price of Print Paper

Minneapolis, April 5.-zThe board
of directors of the Minnesota and
Ontario Paper company announced
today further reduction OF $l7 a
ton on news print to publishers.
This concession together with that
OF s. per ton made January ]. re-
duces the price from S158, as fixed
by contract until July l, to St13 per
ton for the next three months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Man Killed by Bull

Golden, Colo, April Sole Han
son, 81, resident of Jefferson coun-
ty for 40 years, was gored to death
by an infuriated bull this afternoon
while saving the life of Mrs. Burg
land, a neighbor. Hanson rushed at
the bull with a shovel. but was
knocked down and killed. Mrs.
Burgland escaped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Bonus Given Wisconsin
Soldiers Outside State

Madison. Wis, April s.--The 1000
Wisconsin soldier coters who regis
tered outside the state will receive
the cash bonus of $40 each for each
month i'll the service as result OF
the decision OF the supreme court
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Election Results
HASTINGS.

Hastings, Neb., April 5.-(Special
Telegram. Mayor L. B. Stiner was
reelected mayor here today, defeat
ing William Madjctt and Charles G.
Ingraham, both former mayors. In
graham ran second and Madjett
third. The Sunday moving picture
proposal was overwhelmingly de-
feated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Angered at Mother, Youth
Kills Self in Michigan

Pontiac. Mich, April Staggered
because his mother refused to hasten
preparations for breakfast in order
that he might engage in ball game.
Kermit Brown. IL, son of Fred
Brown of Pontiac, shot and killed
himself with a shotgun,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
PLATTSMOUTH.

Plattsmou.h, Neb., April 5.--(Spe-
cial am.)-City officials NAM
ed at the election here today are as
follow: Mayor, Carl A. Johnson;
city clerk, Aubrey Duxbury; treas
urer, Charles Hartford; engineer,
james B. Niece; councilmcn, First
ward, Frank NJ. Bestor; Second
ward. James Bird; Third ward, Roy
w. Knorr; Fourth ward, John Schul-
hof; Fifth ward, Frank Sebatka, jr.;;
school board, DR.. B. A. Marshall and
F. S. Chase.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
Daugherty Recommends Aid

Washington, April s.-Attorney
General Daugherty has recommended
to President Harding the appoint
ment OF William d. Ritter of Salt
Lake City as assistant attorney gene
raj 1t was announced today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
High Water in Oklahoma
Blamed for Train Wreck

Hobart, Okl, April 5.-Rock ls-
land passenger train number 723 was
derailed west OF Granite today, the
train turning over on its side. No
one was seriously injured. High
waters caused the wreck, it is stated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
shippers Bulletin.

Protect shipments during the next -
to Sc hours from temperatures as fol-
lows: North and west. so degrees; ship
mente east and south can be made safely,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-06
The Weather

Rain and colder Wednesday.
Hourly Temperatures.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
ARSENAL SEIZED IN
RAID FOR BOOTLEG

Raiding a house In southwest
Washington this afternoon on a tip
that large quantity of liquor was
concealed there, Washington deSec-
tives located not only the liquor, but
a miniature arsenal as well.
The raid revealed 1875 quarts of
liquor concealed in a novel fashion,
two pump guns a long g-barreled shot
gun, a long-barreled .38 caliber revol-
yer and a large quantity of ammu-
milton.
The police are looking for George
Holmes, colored. said to be the owner
Of the house, which Is at 707 Della
ware avenue southwest.
The officers found that the liquor
had been stored in a hole cut in the
kitchen floor. This hole was boarded
over, covered with linoleum, and the
whole concealed by a sofa.
The raid was conducted by Fred
r. Rose, prohibition enforcement
officer; Detective Sergeants Corn
well, Mullen and Darnel1, and Police
Chauffeur White, of the Fourth Pre-
cinct.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
DENIES DAUGHTER
|. HAD 'QU|T' OYSTER
Young Widows, Father Says
Stories of Estrangement
Are Newspaper Gissop.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. April 25.-Denial
Oyster, had been separated from
George M. Oyster. jr.. Washington
multimillionaire. whose death occurred
late Sunday at Atlantic City, was
made today by James Ready, Of
Onondaga Valley, a residential suburb.
The separation report preceded
the news of Mr.. Oysters death and
brought a denial at once from Mr..
Ready. That denial was reiterated
when the father-in-law of the noted
horseman was advised that Mr.. Oyster
had succumbed to illness.
81 have not thought 1t necessary
to dignity the various reports Of diff
ferences between my daughter and
her husband with a denial" stated
Mr.. Ready" i have been willing for
the newspapers to publish such re-
ports, confident that they would be
refuted by future developments.
"The death of Mr.. Oyster comes as
a great shock. I was unaware of his
illness. but this is not surprising, as
1 had not heard from members of my
family in two or three days. But
tion between the oysters. II there
had been I should have had some
knowledge of II.
"Sifted down. think you will find
the reported separation just wild
newspaper gossip.
Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Oyster, and my
other daughter are at Wardman Park
Hotel. Washington. to my best knowl-
edge"
Two months ago friends OF the
ready family here had received word
that Mr.. and Mrs. Oyster would come
tc this city for a visit There was no
explanation offered when the trip to
Syracuse failed to materialize. With
in the last few days inquiries as to
Mrs. Oysters whereabouts brought
evasive answers. The best informa-
ton was to the effect that Mrs. Oyster
was still in New York.
The marriage Of Oyster and Miss
Ready was a sensation in society
circles here. Both principals, their
friends, and relatives denied en-
phatically right up to the day of the
wedding that the ceremony was to
take place.
At that time II was understood
that Oyster settled large sum upon
his bride, reputed to be $1,000 900. At
the same time he gave her an allow
ance of $1,000 per week for pin
money, 1t was said.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
WIFE AND SON PRAY
AT IRISH EXECUTION
Big Crowd Laments As Sim
Feiner Is Hanged in Mt.
Joy Prison.

DUBLIN, April 25.-While his wife
and ten children knelt outside of the
Jail walls sobbing and praying, Thom-
as Traynor. a SinnFeiner, was exc
cuted at Mt. Joy prison this morning.
Traynor was hanged. AS the exc
cution bell rang in the prison yard,
the great crowd which had gathered
outside fell upon its knees. and cries
and lamentations filled the air.
Traynor was found guilty by court
martial OF numbering Cadet Parrell,
of the British military police, on
March ID.
Ireland again passed through a
bloody weekend. A constable was
killed and several others were wound
ed in a fight between policemen and
republicans near Maam, in County
Galway.
A police inspector was killed and
two policemen were wounded when a
military lorry fired by mistake upon
a police motor near Germantown.
Fighting lasted for nearly twenty
two hours at North Louth and South
Armagh. A Sim Feiner, who had
been captured was shot through the
jaw while trying to escape.
Several constables and civilians
were wounded in an explosion at
Limerick.
Widespread raids were made at Bel
fast throughout the night and day
and many houses were searched.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
AUSTRIAN TYRO[
JOINS GERMANY
PIebiscite Favors Annexation by
Overwhelming Majority,
Berlin Reports.

BERLIN. April 25.-Austrian Tyrol
voted in favor of annexation to Ger
many by a large majority in Sun
days piebiscfte. according to returns
received here today. Unofficial
figures were announced as follows:
In favor Of annexation to Ger
many. 93.69l.
Opposed to annexation to Ger
mmany. 1907.
Austrian Tyrol lies between Ba,
varia and Italy. Part OF the terri
tory is mountainous, but q consider
able portion is fertile and yields rich
crops.
LONDON. April 25-The plebiscite
in Austrian Tyrol has resulted In
favor of annexation to Germany by a
vote of eight to one. according to a
Central News dispatch from Innsbruck
today.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
JAZZ SONG WRITERSON STRIKE
U U U U x u
Bosses Sing industrial Blues"

NEW YORK, April 25.--And now
there's a strike in the jazz fac-
tories.
One of the country's greatest
institutions-the manufacture of
jazz music for the entire world
Is threatened by n walkout by the
Song Writer'S Union.
The c o m osers and Lyric
Writer'S League, of which the
strikers are members, informed
the Music Publishers Protective
Association that IL wanted min
imum royalty OF 3 cents on every
copy OF music sold, with 80 per
cent of the royalties obtained from
phonograph record and player
piano roll concerns. In addition,
IL wanted statements direct from
the latter.
This sounded too much like the
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
Japan Will Recognize US. Cable
Rights on Yap If Given Mandate

TOKYO, April 25.-The japanese government, it was
reliably reported today has agreed to settle the controversy
the Island of zap upon the basis of the following
compromise
1. The United States to recognize the validity of
Japan'S mandate zap island.
2. Japan to recognize Americas cable rights.
The United States had laid claim to the cable station
zap island because it the only direct line of COM
municaon between America and the Philippine Islands.
American commercial and military attaches have left
for Chta the headquarters of the Siberian republic to
make complete investigation Of the result of the republics
appeal to the United States for recognition
The Washington times., 1921-04-25

Today's Best
Laugh

CHICAGO. April 26.-Prohibi-
tion enforcement officials were
stirred to activity today when
they learned that Saturday night
the members of prominent
secret organization had raffled
Off a case Of "Fine Old Crow"
Sleuths were sent out to in
vestigate and after due inquiry
returned to headquarters con-
siderably crestfallen.
So well and so secretly had the
rattle been advertised that the
proceeds amounted to $1,000.
which is a considerable figure.
even in these days, for a case
of "Old Crow"
The Government sleuths
learned that when the holder of
the winning ticket opened the
case he found an old rooster
The rooster crowed. SO did the
winner.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25

DEPR|VES WIFE.
OF B|GESTATE
Millionaire Dairyman Wrote
CodiciI to WiIf lust Before
Demise, Says Report.
BRIDE STAYS IN SECLUSI0N
Remains at Wardman Park Inn.
Has Nothing to Say" >,
to Reporters.


ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. April
coo-o. M Ouu..~ = -..
A' NSSSci' Ji.' seventy
tw0-year-old Washington million
miro wbo d;od horo ,a.+.-a. ,as.s
S1 Wv o'uoy' o"oeo
q c0dlc1l to his will on his death
bed cutting off his twenty-six-year.
old bride without O nanny o.cord-
ing 70 apparently reliable informs
tion obtained hora tod.y
mrs. Oyster, before her marriage
To the AGED millionaire last January
no. NJ. Co.;I p..l., .:.t
S"M ooS'S
oeno oA syracuse, N. i.
WROTE CODICIL SATURDAY..
rhs cod,ciL a. 4. understood WA.
A0de6 "a M 1vrfer,s vim on S.trr.
DAY. II wsa 6rrwn affer ther ar.
rival Of a washinrton attornev ana
after Mr., Oyster bad heen toJd bv
the attendine phvsicians that bs
could not live much longer.
Mrn Ovster was unnosad 20 hav.
ccrna rrnyn wa a.h;n-top 20 A,,ant,e
Citv last night hut nm IN moon toJay
ahe bad NOT n,A in an annearanca
The bodv Of the aged ni,lionaire will
be sent to Washinpton This afternoon.
Mr- Ovster died last night ahou,
IL o'clock, just half an hour after his
orotner, -. w. SysteI, OF new YORK.
nu ~ enI NOEL hls prolher
~ ,,, nS S ~ AZ ~eIs
' 'e' WIG" 'ne ''"
ESTHANGEMENT HUMoRED.
1t was rumored at the hotel that the
aged millionaire and his young wife
had been separated about two weeks.
but this could not be verified, as the
closest watch was being Kept on him
while ne was III. The cause or MS
death was ascriDed TO neart disease
ana other complcations.
Ine marriage OF the septuagenariaA
ana tne society girl occurred on jan
uAIy 10 w.
after honeymoon 81 miami, rla-
Mr. ana MRS. Cysser came Noreh IN
h h.neuAy seorIes were cur
ouIs1u 1ha. an . h"u ''
eu,reu' Due Nnese weie ueeo.
mrs. oys.eI W. nU. win neT nus
panu "nen ne ~Ao~ Sn' was IN
I'LL ,..,. .. -. .,ou ,..
of the young bride from the Oyster
The Washington times., 1921-04-25

financial blues to the publishers.
and they countered with mini
mum royalty of 2 cents and moth
ing doing on the mechanical prod
ucts.
So the entire stan of nine
writer's of Waterson, Berlin g.
Snyder. music publishers, lay
down their tools and walked out.
Among them we're Conrad and
J. Russell Robinson, who together
wrote "Msrgie," and Otto Mctzen
and M. X. Jerome, joint fathers of
Bright Eyes" and Hawaiian
Blues"
The strike threatens TO spread
to other publishing concerns. so
the two factories are almost in
daily conference, trying to make a
lullaby out of the present war
song.
The Washington times., 1921-04-25
0CKSTADT FREED
FROM JAIL ON BAIL

SYRACUSE. N. Y. April 25.-After
delay of more than sixty hours,
Charles w. Ockstadt. leading man
with the Belgarde Stock Company
at Oswego, N. Y, charged with big
any and perjury, has been released
from Jail under 1000 bail.
The money was furnished by n
relative from Susquehanna, Pa. The
bigamy charge was brought on the
complaint of his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth
Ockstadt. of 807 Fourth street north
west, Washington, d. c. The warrant
was sworn out in Boston, where he
is alleged to have married Terese
Van Grove after he had understood
the Washington wife had secured
divorce.
Since his arrest Ockstadt has been
permitted to continue with the show
under police guard. He had prom
ised to return to Boston In ten days
to answer the charge.
Tomorrow Havre de Grace racing
u.