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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
ARMEDBANDITS
SEIZE CASH In
BOLD HOLDUPS
Unmasked Men Hold Grocer
men at Bay While Cash
Drawers Are Emptied.
FLEE WITH CONTENTS
Woman's Screams Frightens
Robbers From Katz Store
Freshley a Victim.

After luu OF two months. Grim
inal activity was resumed In South
Bend Saturday night. when two
heavily armed. unmasked. hold-up
men staged two OF the most daring
robberies that have ever been per-
petrated in this vicinity The stick
up occurred at the katZ grocery store
on Lincoln way w. and Scott SITS.
and at the w. n. Frcshley confec-
ionery store az Broadway and Mich
igan SITS. About $S2 was taken from
the katz place. while the robbers
got oaly about SIS from Mr. Freshley
. Despite the fact that squads Of
policemen were at the csene Of each
robbery in less than hve minutes
after they had occurred. the bandits
succeeded in making a clean get
away. That the hold-ups were
staged by the same two men Is the
belief of tho police. since in each
case tho description Of the men OBJ
tanned from the victims tallies al
most identical.
Hold Revolver In Face.
The Katz store robbery occurred
about nine o'clock and the Fresh
ley hold-up happened just one hour
later. In both cases the mtn Sue
ceeded in making their escape only
after they had fred several shots
at would be pursurers.
The bandits entered the Katz store,
showed p revolver into Mr. kat S
side and then forced him 10 walk
backwards 20 the rear end OF the
store. mad then while one man kept
him. covered, the other proceeded to
rifle the cash register Of its entire
contents.
Mrs. Katz. who was on one OF the
rea rooms adioinig the store. enter
ed Just as the hold-up men were
completing their job. She screamed
for help as she saw the men level
guns at her head Her cries not only
frightened the robbers. but also at
tracted the attention of passersby.
The two men dashed out Of the front
door. one running north on Scott ST.,
while the other ran south on the
same street.
Gives Description.
When one Of the pedestrians. who
was attracted by Mrs. Katz's wells.
attempted 20 pursue the man rnu-
ming north ne was forced 20 abandon
the chase just as the robber ducked
IN an alley and started shooting.
Motorcycle officer Mcintyre and
SEts. Keller and Roberts Detectives
Hamilton and Delinski arrived at the
kat place in record time after the
robbery had been staged, bbut ef-
forts 20 pick UP a trail Of the rob
hers proved fruitless. Mr.. kat
TC0NTINUED on PACE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
POSTPONE RAID TO
AWAIT NEW RULING
New Decision on NOlstead Act
May Cause Seized Liquor
TO be Returned.

by -A1eN'ldltu ItoH-
NEW YORK. March 26.-The
hating Of a bis raid scheduled here
today. in which federal prohibition
agents planned to confscate approx
mately 100000 worth Of wines,
was the direct result, it was an
nounced, Of recent ruling in a
South Carolina court. that the Vol
stead act supersedes the old internal
revenue laws. If the decision is up
held by higher courts it is expected
the announcement said that $1,000
600 worth Of liquor seized here by
federal agents must be returned TO
owners.
The decision was handed down in
the fourth United States circuit
court Of appeals on March 10. and
officials and attorneys here declare
most Of the liquor confiscations were
made under the old revenue laws.
To Follow Decision.
Robert A. Peattie. assistant Unit
cd States district attorney. advised
Federal Supervising prohibition
Agent l.. s. Langley TO postpone the
raid until Monday. Mr.. Peattie
said tonight his advice 10 the pro-
hibition agents would be in the light
of the courts decision.
Attorneys representing defend
ants in liquor cases here hold that
illegal sale of any portion Of a stock
does not justify the seizure of the
entire stock United Commissioner
Hitchcock last Friday returned
about $4,000 worth OF conhscated
liquors TO a defendant. basing his
action also on that decision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27

INDIANAPOLIS, March 26.-R,-
appointment Of John W. Hoffman,
of Indianapolis. a democrat. as a
member Of the state conservation
commission was announced toniSht
by Gov McCray. The formal ap-
pointment will be made April when
Mr. Holtzman's present four year
term expires.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
ADJOURN GRAND JURY.

WARSAW. Ind. March 26-The
grand jury investigation Of the
death of Leroy Lovett. ~ years ola.
Elkhart Ind. lad. was adjourned
late Saturday afternoon. but will be
resumed Monday. Virgil Decker. IS
years. old. chum Of the Lovett boy
is held on a charge of murder dur
ing the grand jury's investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
RAn -IInrOR nENS-

VALPARAISO Ind, March Is
Raids by United States revenue Of
fcers on a number OF soft drink par
lors and pool rooms here resulted
in a number OF arrests and the con
fscatiou of a quantity OF liquor Sat
uray. All those arrested were re-
leased on bond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
CONDITION OF COMFY
SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE

NATCHEZ. Miss, March Is
The condition of Lieut.. ". d. Co
ney, trans-continental aviator, who
suffered a broken back in a fall Fri
day during his attempted coast 70
coast flight. was reported Saturday
night as having shown little change
during the day
The 1ier was said by his physi-
clans 70 be conscious and resting
easily here at the hospital 10 which
ne was brought after his plane had
crashed to the ground near Crow
vile. La.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
DISCOVER SIX
MORE DEAD In
PEONACE QUIZ
L. S. Agents Find Negroes
Bodies Buried on Georgia
Plantation.
To CONTINUE Scare H
Hunt for Two More Bodies
Issue Warrants for Will
Jams Three Sons.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
ATLANTA. Ca. March 26.-Bodies
Of six negroes were found today on
the Jasper county plantation OF John
Williams by department of justice
agents led by Clyde Manning. a
negro who was employed by VIII
liams and who. according to the
authorities has confessed that he
aided Williams in the killing Of the
negroes.
The bodies found today brought
the total discovered in connection
with the peonage investigation in
Jasper county up to nine. the bodies
OF three other negroes having been
found several weeks ago in the Vel
low river. The department Of justice
agents announced tonight that they
would continue to search for two
more bodies, said by Manning to
have been thrown into the Alcovy
river.
Found i'm River.
One of the bodies found today was
taken from the AlcOvy river. Il had
been weighted down and chained as
were those taken from the Yellow
river The other five were dug from
shallow graves, the heads of four
of the negroes having been crushed
with an axe or some similar instru-
ment. The NTH negro, officers sale,
had been shot 20 death.
Williams, owner of the plantation
on which the bodies were found is
in jail on a state warrant charging
murder and warrants were issued for
his three sons, Julius. Haylor and
Marvin today.
Manning was taken to the Will
liams plantation 70 substantiate his
alleged confession that he. himself.
had killed four negroes and aided
in the death of others at the di-
rection Of Williams. While the
search was being made the Jackson
company Of the Georgia National
guard was held under arms ready TO
go to the scene in case of opposition
being offered the department of
justice agents.
Williams today denied any con-
nectiOn with the deaths of the ne
groes and declared that an old fami-
~ feud had resulted in conspiracy TO
bring about his arrest
The warrants for three sons were
taken out in Fulton county yester-
day at the request of Gov. Dorsey
and were 10 have been turned over
to officers in Jasper county. but re-
ports tonight from Montezuma. Ga,
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
STILLS AND 10
GALLONS BOOZE
FOUND IN RAID
Police Squad Confiscate Three
Stills and MOOnshine in
Olive ST. Home.
CONCEALED IN CLOSET
Officers Lay in Wait for Own.
er to Return After Max
ing Big Haul.

Probably the most successful raid
staged by the local rolice depart
ment since the advent OF prohibition
occurred Saturday night when a de-
tail Of police including Sergts. Rob-
erts and Keller. Detectives Hamii-
ton and Delinski and officer North
rup and Szynanski. visited a resi-
dence at SO2 S. olive ST.. secured
10 gallons OF "moonshine." one i've
gallon still. one 10-Eallon still and
one 2o-gallon still. besides destroy
ing several barrels Of material out
Of which the "moonshine" Is made,
and confiscating a complete whisky
making OUTFIT.
No one was az home when the Of
fcers made the raid. but the city
directory gives the name Of Frank
Gorne as the person residing at THAI
address.
Distributing Point?
Since the three stills and the great
quantity Of "moonshine" was found
at the place, the police are OF the
opinion that the olive ST. residence
was the distributing point for the
liquor law violators Of the west side.
The officers had little trouble in
making the raid. The front door
Of The house was unlocked and they
Immediately made a thorough search
Of the residence. r. was not until
they pulled open the doors Of The
cupboard which was built in the
wall OF the kitchen. that they saw
signs Of success
ON the bottom shelf OF the cup
board one board was partially re-
moved and the Officers immediately
removed other loose boards and
there built down in the wall below
the bottom shelf OF the cupboard
they made their find" All three
stills were so well hidden that had
the man who owned them taken the
prorer precsution in keeping the
bottom board OF his cupboard shelf
In place, the officers would never
have been able 90 have located the
equipment.
Mash Also Hidden
One Of the stills was partially au-
cd with corn mash that was about
half cooked. while another still was
loaded with mash that was already
TO be cooked The barrels Of ma
terials with which the STUFF is
made were also secreted in this
opening beneath the cupboard
The liqD.- the 'ls arI q CIanti-
~ OF grain alcohol were taken 10
police headquarters as evidence,
while CA, oil was poure1 .n.l The
materials IN the barrels
Despite the fac that officers
NCrthrup and Szy mcnski remained
AZ the residence from the time the
lCONTINUED Of PAGE FOURJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-27
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02
RlUEBEARD CONVICTED
French Monster Landru Killed Ten
Women and Boy.

Versailles, November 30: Henri
Landru. who has been Oil trial for more
than three weeks in the assiZes court
here charged with the murder of ten
women and boy, was found guilty OF
murder in the first degree tonight.
Landru was sentenced to die by the
guillotine.
To all the IS questions which the
court submitted TO the jury on the
questions of the guilt, innocence or
mental capacity of the prisoner there
was a verdict of guilty of premeditated
murder. No extenuating circumstances
were included in this verdict.
Landru had borne himself through
out the lengthy trial without showing
the slightest weakness and he heard
the sentence Of death imposed upon
him without emotion.
The jury required three hours IN
Guiding a brief respite for dinner L"
prepare their replies TO the rs ques-
tions the court submitted.
Nj. Moro-Giafferi, counsel for the de-
fense, in an eloquent plea finished MS
summing up today, after which Judge
Gilbert read 4S questions 10 the jury.
The first of these was whether Landru
was guilty of murder with premedi-
tation in. the case of Mile. Cochet:
Ouesticl.s also were put as to the men
hf. nTiCn
NJ. Moro-Gafferi in his address cast
doubt on all the evidence produced by
the prosecution. He reminded the jury
that a person could be proclaimed
legally dead only when they had been
missing 80 years. In support of his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02

client he cited cases Of persons VINO
were missing having returned years
afterwards. when hope for them had
been abandoned. He also referred 10
notable cases of alleged miscarriage Of
Justice based on circumstantial evil
dence.
"A white SLAYER, yes; an assassin
never, exclaimed NJ. Moro-Glafferl
pointing toward Landru. He added
that the possession by the prisoner OF
papers identifying his alleged victims
corroborated the theory that Landru
probably had sent the women abroad
with false papers in white slave
traffic
These women all are alive said
NJ Morro- Giafferi, referring to the
ten women Landru was charged with
killing, but they are ashamed to make
their whereabouts known. Make
thorough search of the United. states
and Brazil, Argentina and other South
American countries and | am confident
YOU will find Landru's socalled VIC.
Tins" '
Il am innocent" Landru shouted to
the jury. This was the first time IN
the 80 months since he was arrested
that the prisoner had used the word
innocent" IN public. Heretofore he
had contented himself with saying:
"Show me my guilt; make out your
case" Today, however, he was snow
ing more emotion than at any time
during his trial.
During the short address he made
to the Jury, lasting barely minute
and n half Landru declared: Il have
never killed anyone; ] am innocent
Jurors, do your duty"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02

A. A. McAllistcr, Mrs. Herman Brown
and the Rev. NJ r. Buckley, Barnwell;
the Rev. Maynard Marshall, Beaufort;
Mrs. J. l.. Strohecker, Berkeley; Mrs
w. w. Scouten, Charleston; Mrs. G. G
Byers, Cherokee; II. 5. Adams and IL
B. Branch, Chester; X. +. Hanna
Chesterfeld: w. II. Anderson and w
w. Davis, Clarendon; DR.. VIM Eggles-
ton and Geo. w. Dargan, Darlington
Mrs. Otis Reed, Dorchester; Mrs. j. II
White and Mrs. J. d. Matthias, Edge
field; Mrs. f. f. Howell, Florence
Thos. Lewis and Miss Mamie Oetzel
Grecnville; H. V. p. Schrader, Green
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02
Friday, December 2, 1921.

ago. Ten livY were lost as the result
of games in 1dS. twelve in 1917, eight
teen in 1916, and fifteen in 1915. AS
in former years, the majority oi
youths killed were members Of high
school teams. The figures apparently
uphold the contention of football eX-
perts that proper training and physi-
cal condition greatly minimize the
danger of the game, for only one of the
players killed was a member of COL
lege eleven. One was emi-pro play
er, one a member of naval team and
the remainder were high school or
sand-lot players who did not receive
the intensified training and physical
inspections given in colleges.
With one exception, none of the vic
tins were more than 20 years old.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02

wood: Mrs. |. r. Hays, Kershaw; G.. H.
Tcmpleman and Mrs. A. Z. Spencer,
Laurcns; DlA. Quattlebaum and DR..
Harvey Mcclure. Lee; Mrs. r. S.
Owens and Mrs. p. b. Morrah, McCor-
mick: Mrs. Lee Hewitt, Jr, Marion;
Mrs. Thos. Mel. Breeder and Miss
Edna Earle, Marlboro; DR.. B. E
Kncecc. Newberry; Mrs. hewitt FAINT;
Oconec: Mrs. Fred Wannamaker, Mrs
Adam Moss and Dr. +. Paul Krotts
Orangeburs; Sam B. Craig, Pickens;
Mrs. w. II. Stuckey, Saluda; H. S
Simpson, Spartanburg; Mrs. NJ. S
Boykin and II. J. Hardy, Sumter; Rev
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE
Annual Anti tuberculosis Campaign is
Underway.

Prominent people from the four
corners of South Carolina are
handling the rcins in the Christmas
Seal and Health Bond drive which be-
gins on the first of the mouth. Practi-
cally all of the counties have perfect
cd organizations TO raise funds to re-
tard the progress Of tuberculosis by
making some provision for the lSpuo
active cases R the state.
Headed by +. o. Black, of Columbia
State Chairman of the Campaign, the
various counties have announced their
leaders as follows:
j. S. Cochran, Abbeville; Mrs. waiter
Duncan. Aiken; Misses Martha Bon
ham and Elsie Gudger, Anderson; MIS-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02

L. w. Blackwelder, Union; George Nc
Elveen, Williamsburg, the Rev. +. w.
Gregg, York; and John A. Wise, Jasper.
The workers will carry the slogans
Invest in Health Bonds and Christ
mas Seal Your Christmas Mail" They
are the standard bearers of the double
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02
Page Three

barred cross, the emblem Of the Ma
tional tuberculosis Association and IT'S
1900 affiliated organizations, wiliehsfof
the past sixteen years have waged war
on theNwhite plague with success made
possible through the Yuletide contrl-
buttons of the masses. NJ
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-12-02
FOOTBALL VICTIMS

Ten Were Killed at Play During Sea-
son Just Closed.
Football claimed ten victims during
the 1921 season which closed Thanks
giving day games, according to re-
ports to The Associated Press.
The death list was three less in 1890.
and three above the toll of two years
Evening journal., 1921-08-11
PREACHER HOPES TO
HELP WIN HERE

Fans who gather az Eighteenth
and Van Buren street grounds 20
watch the Church League games are
promised treat tonight when St
Paui's and Second Baptist clash
Both teams are going at a fast clip
and some classy baseball is expected.
Although ST. Pauis is in the cellar
position in the league, they are play
ing an entirely different brand OF
ball than when they we're losing
regularly at the first Of the season.
big Boy Money will be on the
mound for the Methodists and the
Rev. r. w. Cooke viii be his bat
terry mate. This combination held
the fast Mt. Salem team to five hits
last week when the latter team won
in an extra session.. 6 to 5. On first
will be Ed. Midlam. the elongated
youngster, who has been with St
Paul's Juniors. At second will be
Reininger. Mendenhall will cover
third and Hastings win stop them
at short The outer garden viii be
taken care OF by Karlins. Day, Ca
dell. Crew and McCabe.
The game win be played on No. 2
diamond.
Evening journal., 1921-08-11
WHO WILLPLAY
SOCCER GAME?
Lovers of Sport Hope to
Organize League To-
morrow Night
VETERANS ARE
AT THE HELM

Soccer football will be revived on
a larger scale than ever before in
Wilmington during the coming sea-
son. An attempt to form league
will be made and the first move Is a
meeting which will be held in The
Evening Journal ONCE. at 8 O'Clock
tomorrow night.
Charlie Helms and Jack Gilmour.
veterans OF the outdoor sport, which
was brought over from the other
side. believe there is a large field for
the game in Wilmington II properly
developed 1t Is their idea to form
the league and they have talked the
matter over with numerous clubs
about town before placing the pro-
ject before the public.
A number OF experienced soccer
players live in Wilmington, but pos
sibly not enough to go around for a
league. 1t is proposed by the back
ers OF the proposition to divide the
experienced men among the clubs
which desire to enter the circuit and
also provide expert coaching for
those who desire it.
The reason for this is that Helms
and Gilmour do not want It to be a
one-season affair. but want to get
established on a firm footing and
make the soccer league a lasting one
in Wilmington's sporting fraternity.
They wish especially TO teach the
game to those who have never par
ticipated in IL before and want all
clubs in Wilmington to enter the
race. II necessary a two-division
league could be organized.
The proposed league win be thor
oughly discussed at the meeting,
which will be held in The Evening
Journal office tomorrow night and
any club OF association of any kind
interested should have a representa-
tive present. The league will be af-
hliated with the National Soccer
Association and members will be
eligible to compete in the cur
matches of this district.
Evening journal., 1921-08-11
rRoLLEYMEN,s PICNIC.

One OF the biggest events OF the
present season at Shellpot Park will
be the annual picnic and field sports
Of the relief association - the troll
leymen of the traction company to-
morrow. There viii be all kinds OF
field sports for which handsome
prizes viii be awarded and there will
be plenty of entertainment. This
event always attracts hundreds Of
people because they know OF the
splendid entertainment which the
trolley men provide.
There will be all kinds OF interest
ing amusements and several hun
dred people are expected from Ches-
ter and nearby places in addition TO
those from this city. It is expected
that the attendance viii break all
previous records
Numerous excursions are booked
for Brandywine Springs Park this
week and it is expected that an un-
usually large number OF visitors will
be entertained.
Evening journal., 1921-08-11
DOingS of the
McCrea Gang
BY HAM

Well, they were at the shack
again last weekend. with that nifty
little jazz orchestra. the McCrea
Melody Boys. Some music, eh. fell
lows7 Here is a bouquet of onions
for the drummer.
We notice Jim Glenn is staying
home at nights now. Jim has a new
player-piano which he is taking les
sons on. What is your favorite song,
Jim7 Nobody Knows How Dry /
Am"
Lost-Lima Bean Kylen has not
been seen for two weeks. Any In
formation as to his whereabouts will
be thankfully received by Madeline
Cornstalks-
Bill Cox makes his own accom-
modations at the shack. He slept in
the bath-house. Bill said he Is not
going to get baldheaded sleeping In
short beds. There must be a joke
about that bed. Spring It
Chubby must have eaten an yeast
cake. for he sure did rise early.
What is wrong Chubby Were you
afraid the gang would cut your hair
and shave you while you were
asleep?
Jack Sullivan, otherwise known
as Little Author" gave some very
interesting stories on his travels out
west. Jack said: Now when Fats
Fernan and were out in Salt Lake
City, 1 had a horse. and nearly
won a race, only my horse was a
milkman's horse, and just as / was
neck to neck in the race, some one
yelled. 'Milkl' and my horse stop
ped Didn't II, Fats?"
Sam Crossan was called upon at
an evening company Saturday to al
what he knew. Red McCrea said:
"Go ahead Sam, tell them what you
know; it won't take long" Sam
said: Lets both tell them what we
know; It won't take any longer"
Billie Plat might make a good
drummer in the African jungles, but
not at Riverside. Billie. you have
an awful ear for music. 1t is a Won
der some one didn't tell you to take
the drum out of your ear and beat
it.
Schilly Fisher sure did bring his
Ford home from Riverside on Sum
day evening. Schilly said he had
no place to go. and was in an awful
hurry to get there. We believe he
did
Fats Fernan was chief cook at the
shack Friday. What are you going
TO have for breakfast, Fats? Well,
let's see. well have stewed corn
boiled corn and fried corn, a glass
of water and toothpick-
The McCrea Melody Boys will
play at the Defiance box social this
evening. This to be a very elab-
crate affair. The proceeds will &c
toward building a new home for thil
popular club. A large turnout i
expected.
Willie Dear. Mister did you eve