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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
WOULD ABR0GATE
SHIP CONTRACTS
Hearings at Washington Adj
journ Pending Filing of
Roads Statements.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. willing
ness to abrogate preferential con-
tracts with foreign shipping Interests
was expressed Thursday before ship
ping board officials By six Of the
eight American railroads having
such agreements.
Two Of the roads which were An
vited 20 appear before the shipping
board interstate commerce commit
tee as being parties 20 preferential
contracts, announced that those con
tracts which they had held had ex-
pired and would not be renewed
The roads whose repres8ut a.1ves
agreed to recommend the concella-
ton were: The Baltimore and Ohio;
Northern Central. Southern. Mobile
and Ohio, and Boston and Albany.
The Pennsylvania railroad accord
IN gtO its general traffic manager.
Robert Q. Wright. had only a buEl-
ness understanding with the Interna-
tional Merchant Marine. which could
be easily cancelled II tho board de-
sired.
The hearings were adjourned
Thursday pending the fling by the
individual roads OF formal state
ments as 20 their intent. y. o. Wood
general foreign agent OF the Grand
Trunk railway. said 81 would be
necessary 20 discuss the proposed
abrogation further with his princi-
pals before ne could act
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
MURDER TESTIMONY
HITS MADALYNNE
Prosecution Aims to Prove
She and Burch Planned
Kennedy Crime
By Associated Press.

Los ANGELES, Calf, Dec. l.
The name Of Mrs. Madalynne Oben-
chain. indicted jointly with Arthur
G. Burch for the alleged murder Of
]. Bolton Kennedy. was brought into
Burch's trial Thursday for the first
time when Deputy Dist Atty. Asa
Keys. announced the prosecution
expected 10 prove Mrs. Obenchain
"conspired 70 commit this crime"
Mrs. Obenchain was indicted
Jointly with Burch and her trial is
scheduled to follow his.
The room clerk Of a large down
town hotel identified Mrs. Oben-
chains signature in hotel register
under the date OF July 6 last and
testified she remained in that hotel
until August 5, the date on which
Kennedy was shot to death while
in her company az Beverly Glen.
Thomas NJ Haley, proprietor Of
the hotel about two blocks from
where Mrs. Obenchain registered.
testified Burch came to his place on
July "a and asked for and secured
a room overlooking Broadway. A
woman Haley declared was Mrs
Obeuchain visited Burch in this
room on several occasions. he said
Haley also stated he saw Burch on
several occasions looking from this
room window across the street to-
ward the offices where Kennedy and
his father conducted a brokerage
business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
ARBUCKLE CASE
WILL BE GIVEN
TO JURY FRIDAY
Defense Starts Last Address TO
Jury, but Adjournment
Interrupts.
WITNESS is POISONED
Leading Defense Aid Found
iii in Room in San Fran
cisco Hotel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. THE
poisoning OF Miss Irene Morgan. a
leading witness for the defense. and
the beginning OF the closing argu-
ments OF both sides were outstand-
ing developments Thursday in the
trial of Roscoe c. Arbuckle.
Leo Friedman. an assistant district
attorney, made the first exposition
Of the prosecutions contention that
II has presented an unbreakable
chain OF evidence TO link the come
dian with the death of Virginia
Rape, whom It charges Arbuckle
injured at a party in his rooms at
the Hotel St. Francis here.
Adjournment Stops Defense.
Gavin McNab began what seemed
likely 10 be the defense's only ad-
dress, but was interrupted by ad-
jOurnment of court for the day
Arbuckle appeared Indifferent dur
ing Friedman's argument, spending
most of the time gazing around or
frgering shreds Of paper
Friedman told the jury that even
If Arbuckle told the truth on the
stand it would be strong enough 10
convict him, for he admitted he left
Miss Rape after her injury without
calling a doctor or telling any one
OF her condition"
McNab Accuses Prosecution.
McNab accused the prosecution OF
terror izing' witnesses in the case.
Friedman declared the defense
testimony OF DR.. Franklin Shells
blasted the defense's own theory
that the injury which caused Miss
Rappe's death might have resulted
from sudden Immersion in a cold
bath"
Mrs. Morgan was found suffering
from the effects OF some poison in
her hotel room. Her illness was
declared to have no relation to the
Arbuckle trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
REACH FOR JURY
THAT HELD SMALL
Report Efforts to Corrupt
Talesmen Who Indicted
Illinois Governor.
By Associated Press


SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Dec. Re
ports Of alleged attempts 20 corrupt
the grand jury. which indicted Gov.
Len Small last July probably viii be
laid before a future Sangamon coun-
" grand jury for investigation,
States Airy. Mortimer said Thurs
day night.
William D. Buck Evans. mem
Der Of the July grand jury. was &C
cused Thursday in a public letter
by .. II. jenkins. director Of public
welfare. OF offering 10 trade damag-
ing information against the prosecu
ton for a job under the Small ad
min lstratiOn.
Reports that Mr.. Mortimer plan
ned an investigation OF alleged at
tempts az jury fixing were circulated.
Jenkins and the governor said. by
the governors political foes as part
OF q plot 10 ruin Small.
Mr.. Mortimer in reply said ne had
told the governors attorney three
weeks ago OF his information but
that he would take no immediate ac-
ton on II because he did not want %
be in the attitude or prejudicing the
governors present situation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
|. R. 7. HEADS WON'T
WAIVE IMMUNITY
n. Y. Commission Seeks to
Determine Whether Divi-
dends Hurt Capital.


NEW YORK, Dec August
Belmont. Cornelius Vanderbilt and
four other directors Of the Inter
borough Rapid Transit company. re-
fused to waive immunity Thursday
when summoned before the state
transit commission which sought 10
determine whether they chad i'm
paired the capital of the company
by authorizing large dividend pay
ments from 1917 10 1919 They
were then dismissed
The commission maintained that
If the directors were found 10 have
impaired the corporations capital.
their responsibility would be not
only civil but criminal" The di-
rectors offered 10 answer any and
all pertinent questions II granted
immunity but the commission would
not have il so.
George McAneny. chairman OF the
commission, said that body would
take whatever remedy or means
that might be within its power 20
get the desired information, but
had not vet selected a course OF
action. The directors felt them
selves trustees who might jeopar-
die interests represented b ythem
on the board II they signed the
waivers. Mr.. Belmont said Previous
evidence had brought out that the
company listed millions OF dollars
worth OF stocks alleged 10 be
worthless as assets and had borrow
ed money on several occasions lust
before or after paying dividends.
Justice Burr gave the lawyers un-
III next Tuesday 20 file paTers and
reserved decision
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
j. S. UNEMPLOYED
CUT A MILLION
Landslide of Jobs Reported
Throughout Country Last
Few Weeks.

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 The
number of the nations unemploy-
ed has decreased by more than a
million during the recent weeks,
according to an estimate Of the
national conference on unemploy-
ment, announced Thursday by Sec'y
Hoover.
The commerce secretary said that
while some Of the unemployment
decrease might be only temporary
reports 10 the conference from all
parts Of the country indicated con-
siderable improvement. He cited
as au instance reports from st.
Louis Of approximately $4,000 un-
employed as compared with pre-
vi0us official figures OF $4,000.
Unemployment estimates at the
time Of the unemployment confer
ence placed the total throughout
the country at somewhere between
$500 600 and 1000, 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
$4,000 PACKING
HOUSE WORKERS
STRIKE DEC. 5
Employees in Ali Plants Where
Wage Cuts We're Made
Are Affected.
l8 BIG CITIES ARE HIT
Walkout Order Brings to Gil
max Controversy of Over
Three Months.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Dec IA strike OF
al union packing house employees
IN all plants where wage reductions
were nut into effect last Monday
was ordered for Dec. by the ex-
ecutive committee OF the Amalga-
mated Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workmen OF North America, Thurs
day night.
The strike. which affects all union
crafts employed in the packing in
dustry. viii involve about 45,OOO
workers in 10 cities, according to
Cornelius Hayes. president Of the
Butcher Workers union.
1s Cities Affected.
The cities where the packing
house employees are organized are
Chicago. Milwaukee. st. Paul, Sioux
city. Omaha, Denver. Nebraska
City. St. Joseph. Mo, Kansas city,
Wichita. Oklahoma City, Fort
Worth. East st. Louis, St. Louis A.
bert Lea and Austin. Mimi, and
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Ia.
The strike order brings 20 eli
max controversy between the
packers ana union WtIhllltH "a
tending over three months. In Oc-
tobar the Amalgamated Meat Cut
ters and Butcher Workmen OF
North America. took "A strike vote
because 10 was asserted the packers
did not recognize the union. can
vass OF this vote. according 20 union
officials disclosed that more than
90. 900 workmen had voted to strike
and 5000 had voted in opposition.
Agreed on Wage Cut.
Last month the packing COM
panies that had inaugurated plant
conferences began holding assem-
blles in the various plants. following
which 10 was announced that rep
resentatives Of the worSmen had
agreed TO a cut I'm wages and had
either fixed the amount Of the de-
crease or allowed the companies to
do so. These reductions averaged
about 10 percent
The unions asserted that the
plant assemblies did not represent
the workmen and expressed opposi-
ton 10 the action
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
NATIONAL FINANCE
CONFERENCE CALLED

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA call Cor
a national conference on credits
and finance" 10 meet IN Washing
ton. Dec. Is. TO survey the country's
agricultural needs has been issued
by Sen. Iadd OF North Dakota. The
conference, the senator said. was in
tended 10 find remedies for the con
ditions through legislative action. In
vitations 20 the conference have been
sent 10 several hundred persons. in
Guiding some members OF congress,
financie-s. economists. socioiogists
and representatives or farm organi-
zations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
HARDING MESSAGE
TO HIT TWO ISSUES
Tariff and Merchant Marine
viii Dominate Presidents
Note to Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Pres't
Harding's message to the new con-
gress next week, Il was declared in
high official circles Thursday, will
deal principally with two subjects.
the tariff and merchant marine.
OF the tariff Mr. Harding is ex-
peoted by those close TO the white
house to say that its revision and
passag e at the earliest possible date
ia urgently necessar yand that II
should be stripped Of such pro-
visions as would endanger or un-
duly delay its passage.
Concerning merchant marine
questions Mr.. Harding IS expected
20 take a definite stand for the
granting Of some sort Of ship sub
sidy. probably IN the nature Of
preferential rates and routes. as
supplementary to the granting of
free tolls 10 coastwise shipping
through the Panama canal
Tariff matters. senate ieaders in
sisted viii ocCIpy the prominent
position iu the message. tt was as
serted that Mr.. Harding would ask
that rates in the house bill, now i'm
the hands Of the senate finance
COMMITTEES. be fixed on the old basis
Of invoice values rather than on the
house provision Of American whole
sale valuation. HIS reason for that
stand. according 20 some Of his
councillors. was that he had been
assured Il would be better 20 apply
the new system piece-meal than by
employing the plan on all commod-
tiles at one time.
Mr.. Harding IS expected 20 urge
Immediate passage Of the allied
debt refunding DILL While this was
represented as his attitude today,
a divergence OF opinion among sen
stors as 20 the wisdom Of taking ur
the measure during the sessions Of
the conference on limitation OF
ornaments. It was said by some.
may yet force a change IN that
stand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
FORMER SOUTH BEND
MAN GIVEN DIVORCE:
WAR BLASTS ROMANCE

Samuel Brooks, former resident of
South Bend. but present address un-
known, was granted a decree Of di-
vorce from his wife. Fannie Brooks.
by Judge Gallagher in the LaDorte
county circuit court wednesday. the
dissolution OF the matrimonial knot
closing the final chapter in a war
shattered romance.
Due TO an erroneous report the
afternoon edition OF THURSDAY
News Times carried the Information
that Mr. Brooks was a shoe repalrer
az 10 S. Walnut ST. and resided az
1929 Harvey St This was a case OF
mistaken address. as the Mr.. Brooks
OF Harvey 81. was II no way con-
nected with the divorce action IN the
Iaporte circuit court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
ONE OF LANDRU'S
Elk WIVES WEEPS..
'TLOVE HIM YETI
Wasn't 'Bluebeard's' Fault
Women Went Wild Over
Him." She Ayers.
BY WM. COOK.
L. y. y. Staff Correspondents.

PARIS. Dec. AL alone in a
squalid room above a harness ship
in the Montmarte district, where
her husband had left her while he
courted scores Of "fiancees," the
former wife of Henri Landru, mod
ern bluebeard" wept steadily Thurs
day over the news he had been con-
demned 10 death.
II Still Love Him"
Although he was not true to me
and we are divorced. I still love
him." walled the wife. HE could
not help IL that women loved him. &"
Madame Landur denied herself
to all her friends. She said she was
too grief stricken to see anyone.
Another woman who figures in
the case Of this sensational murder
er Is a gay. light hearted actress
Fernando SECRET. She was Ian
dru's last fiancee." They were liv-
ing together when Landru was ar
rested, accused of the murder OF ten
women and a boy.
Mile. SECRET lives in a fashiOnab-
~ furnished apartment.
Hugs the Old Dog.
She Rugged her pekingesee dog to
her bosom and wiped her eyes with
a pink embroidered handkerchief.
1T is too bad about Henri" she
said. Il could not believe him gull
". I loved Henri. 1 did not believe
he would harm a woman. When his
trial was in progress I prayed daily
for his acquittal.
Her grief, however, did not keep
her from her theater engagement.
The verdict condemning Landru
70 the guilloune seems to have won
universal approval. II is believed,
however that Landru's attorney Will
Immediately appeal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
THREE BOYS TRY
TO WRECK TRAIN

ANDERSON md, Dec 1.-I1ree
lads each Il years old, were taken
into custody Thursday following the
discovery OF heavy boulders on the
Big Four railroad tracks near here.
According 10 officers the boys ad-
mitted placing the stones on the
track saying they wanted TO "see
now far the train would slide" Rail-
road men declared the stones would
probably have caused a derailme nj
had a train struck them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
IRISH NEGOTIATIONS
NOT YET Flu TILE,
MONDAY WILL TELL
Thread Holding Possibility of
Peace Strengthened by
New Moves.
BY Associated Press.

by Associated GreSS.
LONDON. Dec 1. - Indications
Thursday night were that the Irish
negotiations, apparently hanging by
a mere thread for the last two days.
would not be finally ruptured before
Monday, if at all
Robert c. Barton is going to Dub
lin Thursday night, and the other
Sim Fein delegates expect to follow
him Friday.
This announcement was made at
the Sim Fein publicity department
this afternoon, coupled with the
statement that unless the Sim Fem
ers were summoned to Prime Min
lister Lloyd-George's official residence
in Downing ST. during the course of
the evening there probably would be
no further meetings with govern
ment Representatives until Monday.
This was taken 10 mean that the
Sim Fem delegates would devote the
week end TO a discussion Of the
British governments new proposals
with EamOnn De Valera, the Irish
republican leader. and other mem
bers of the Dali Eireann cabinet.
IL was understood the Sim Fein
delegates would return TO London
on Monday TO give the government
the Sim Fein's final decision re-
garding the new proposals.
The governments undertaking TO
submit fresh proposals TO Ulster be-
fore next Tuesday. the time limit
set by Premier Sir James Craig this
week in his deClinatiOn to accept
the governments previous proposal.
is understood to be conditioned up
on the acceptance of the new prOpo-
sails by the Sim Fein and upon the
acceptance Of an agreement on the
part OF Sim Fein TO swear allegi-
ance to the crown.
Should this agreement not be
reached. II is understood Ulster will
not be approached again. and that
negotiations with the Sim Fein
would then terminate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
L. S. LAWN TENNIS
OFFICIALS SILENT

NEW YORK. Dec. stating that
they felt the public was fully aware
OF the facts relating to Mile. Suzanne
Longlen's visit 20 this country last
summer. officials OF the United
states lawn tennis association Thurs
day declined TO comment upon re-
cent developments in tie matter
abroad.
Julian s. Myrick. president OF the
association. issued a statement IN
which ne could see no reason for
engaging IN controversy concerning
an incident he had regarded as clos
ed. He believed he added. that any
further discussion would involve
personalities and details that would
lead TO misunderstanding and III
feeling"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
HIGH JAP DIPLOMAT
SEES NO NEED FOR
A NEW ALLIANCE
Kotaro Mochizuki Startles In
ner Circles With His Views
on Triple Pact.


WASHINGTON. Dec. Interest
was caused in japanese circles in
connection with Japan's reported de
sire to see come into existence a tri-
pie understanding between Japan.
the United States and Great Britain.
if the Anglo-Japanese alliance Is TO
be discontinued by the issuance
Thursday night Of a statement by
. representative Kotaro Mochizuki,
leader Of the japanese opposition,
declaring that in view Of the prob
able success Of the Washington con-
ference there was no peed OF renew
ing the alliance. The statement said
in part:
Let the alliance be effaced and
Ie- rs set up in its place an under
standing between Great Britain, the
United States and Japan on far east
ern and Pacific problems. An under
sranding-in no matter what form
pressed-reaffirmil and continu-
J ing in effect the provisions Of four
( agreements already existing, namely
the gentlemen's agreement Of 1905
concerning immigration. the Root
, Takahira agreement concerning Chi
na. the Japanese-American arbitra-
ton treaty OF 1908 referring contro-
VERSES TO The Hague tribunal pro-
vidcd they have no bearing on vital
interests, the independence or pres
tige OF the two powers, and the Ishii-
Lansing agreement of 1917. in which
the interests Of Japan in China were
recognized. could very well take the
place of the outworn Anglo-Japan-
ese aliunce. I believe that open di-
plomacy' can reach such an under
standing"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
AMERICANS ARE
MENACED;; WHOLE
CITY IN FERMENT
Pillagers Loot and Wreck Ho-
tells L. :. Flag Saves
One Family.
POLICE REFUSE To ACT
"WeFe Hungry, Too, Off
GERS Say. as Demonstra-
ton Gains Strength.

VIENNA, Dee. In the wide
spread riotine which took place IN
Vienna Thursday many Americans
staying at the hotels were attacked
and some Of them were subjected 60
rough treatment
Mrs Hand wife OF a colonel Of
the United States army. and her
daughter were robbed OF furs and
cothing but on the same floor Col
and Mrs. Miller. Z. S. A. displayed
the American flag and spoke Eng
fish and the rioters withdrew from
their room
Hotels Looted. Wrecked.
OF the hotels, the New Bristol and
were partially wrecked and were
looted TO the second floor.
Inquiries ar the hotels show many
guests were robbed OF clothing and
jewels. in some Instances the Jewels
being torn from the cars. Seem
ingly. the most rowdy elements swept
through the inner city. they We're
joined by the worst criminal classes.
committing all kinds OF excuses
Uprising Put Down.
At o'clock Thursday night the
streets were quiet and further dis
turbanCes Of a serious nature are
not looked for
The Associated Press correspond
ent asked one OF a squad Of police
men. who idly watched the wreck
ing OF the Hotel Imperial IL there
were not sufficient police 20 handle
the situation. He replied
We are tired Of shooting and be
ing shot. These people are hungry
and desperate; so are many Of us"
Most Serious Riots.
The disturbances Thursday were
the most serious since the down
fall Of the monarchy They spread
throughout the inner city and prac-
tically every shattered window was
smashed All the famous restau-
rants and hotels frequented by for
eign visitors were entered, looted
and partly wrecked. and the luxury
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
CONNECTICUT IRON
WORKS BANKRUPT

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. l.
The Groton Iron works. OF Groton.
Conn, Thursday filed a petition in
bankruptcy in the United States
court here. and Judge Edwin S.
Thomas. appointed James Swami.
president OF the corporation. as tenn
porary receiver.
The action was taken in accord
ance with a vote Of the directors
OF the corporation, which II is un-
derstood, are willing 10 become joint
bankrupts in bankruptcy proceed
ings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
Deer, Whoa Deer!
They Don t Stand
4 Chink S Chance

SARANAC LAKE, y. Y. Dec.
Shooting deer from ones front
Torch Is not the least OF the Joys
OF living IN the Adirondacks.
Two big bucks recently wander
ed into the woods hamlet OF
Block Brook. evidently figuring
they were safer there than IA the
woods filled with hunters.
Il was faulty strategy. how
ever. as enough artillery was un-
loaded on them 70 have repealed
an army corp Every porch and
many windows within range
blazed with rifle fire. even wo-
men taking a hand IN flattening
the bucks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
HUNGER RIOTS SWEEP VIENNA
Slam the Ether
old Pals; $50, 900
Lik-ker Doomed

INDIANAPOLIS Dec. WINS
ky wine and other liquor seized
by the government during the
last two years and valued at more
thar $4,000 viii be destroyed
within "A few days by T.. s. Mar
shall Mark St0rer.
The order for the destruction
was made Thursday by Judge A.
B. Anderson after federal officials
bad found the liquor could not.
under the Indiana prohibition law.
be given 20 hospitals
Most of the liquor Is held in
this city, but quantities AT Terre
Haute and Fort Wayne VIII be
destroyed also.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
PROTESTS CENSORSHIP.

WA1.SENBURG, Col, Dec. II
p. Coss, editor OF the Walsenburg
Independent. a weekly newspaper
published here, Thursday sent a tel
egram 10 Gov. oliver Shoup at Den
yer. protesting against the meth
DDS being employed by the Colo
RADIO rangers in their enforcement
OF the governors martial law proc
lanation. Editor Co.'S saws he has
been ordered by Maj. J. Z. Moor
head, secretary 70 the governor, TO
print just one copy OF his paper and
submit II 10 Moorhead for censoring
before the entire edition Is printed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
CURB LIQUOR TRAFFIC

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The ille-
gal traffic in bonded liquors in Oct.
1921. was only half the volume OF
Oct. last year. according 10 statis-
tics so-called n-beverage liquor in
Oct. 1921. Il was announced, was
les than half Of the some month
last year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
Corset looping
FIabberS Planned
By Beauty wiz "

NEW YORK, Dec, Parking
81 eorseta IN the cloak room by
happers. at dances and elsewhere,
Ia a mistake, beth fFem the ny
sienie and artistic standpoint,
Health Commissioner Copeland
declared Thursday
'@The present style Of corset,
ne said, I'D a distinct benefit to
the health OF a woman. II serves
as a brace for the wearer, and at
the same time gives a. slight waist
line, which lends smartness 20 the
figure"