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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Shoots and Kills
Wife and Himself
Former Omaha Man Murders
Spouse in Lincoln After
Quarrel Over Divorce.

Lincoln, March 4.-(Special Tele-
gram. .)-Albert Kanter, 80, of Ere
mont, formerly of Omaha, shot and
killed his wife, Edith, 80, here this
afternoon, and then turned the gun
on himself, sending bullet through
his brain. He died within a few
minutes. 1>e
The kanters we're married six
years ago. Two weeks ago Mrs.
Kanter sued her husband for divorce
in the district court here. She had
left him some weeks previous, after
an Intellectual attempt at reconcilia-
ton, and had been making her home
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Shafer, 1448 H street, where she
was killed.
Kanter came to Lincoln Thursday
night. He called on his wife and
stayed all night in her room which
she offered him while she slept with
her mother. Her mother and father
and other members of the family
heard the pair quarreling just
previous to the shooting and then
four shots rang out in succession.
Her mother was one of the first to
enter the room and found the bodies
on the floor.
Kanter's parents and sister live in
Minneapolis. Mrs. Kanter is survived
by three brothers and two sisters,
besides her parents. Kanter had
been working as a head waiter for
the last three years in Fremont.
Previously he lived in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Jehovah Sykes Queen Of
Heaven Declared Insane

Denver, Colo, March 4.-Follow-
ing filing of lunacy proceedings in
the county court here today, Marie
Frede, so-called queen of heaven"
in the sect of which Joshua Jehovah
Sykes is head, was taken into GUS
tody by the sheriff and placed in the
insane ward at the county hospital.
The lunacy proceedings were
brought by the Denver police de-
partment. According to the pet;-
ton presented in court, the pro-
ceedings are intended to prevent her
from dissipating her fortune of $780,
600. She is alleged to be so un-
sound and distracted in her mind"
that she is unable to manage her
affairs. Marie Frede, the petition
states, already has spent large sums
supporting the religious organiza-
ton of which Sykes is head.
Sykes, who is under sentence to
the penitentiary for obstructing the
draft, has publicly announced that
he has set aside his own wife for
Marie Frede. whom he describes as
his Spiritual corsort."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05

Washington, March Eight
tossed years in the presidency,
filled with moments and scenes that
will live forever in human history
ended today for Woodrow Wilson,
"just plain Woodrow Wilson now"
as he smilingly asserted.
Under his own roof again as a
private citizen, lie rested tonight with
his burdens OF state transferred to
other shoulders and the shouting
and tumult OF public place behind
him. And through a day that had
taxed his broken physical powers
greatly, he came smilingly with no
hint at regret in his retirement.
There was but one incident when
that cheerful mood seemed to fail.
Mr.. Wilson had been telling Senator
Knox that he would not witness the
inauguration Of Vice President
Coolidge as he doubted his ability
to negotiate the few steps he must
climb. ...
"The senate has thrown me
down." he said to the Pennsylvania
senator, in reference to battles of
the past and the peace treaty, but
| am not going to fall down"
A moment later some one called
his attention to the fact that SEN
ator Lodge had arrived as head OF
the joint committee to inform the
president that the Goth congress
stood ready for adjournment.
Last Communication.
Mr.. Wilson turned toward the man
who led tn ight against the treaty:
His face lost its smile as he listened
to the senator's formal report and
there was in his tone a touch Of cool
formality as he said:
II have no furthr communication
to make. | appreciate your courtesy.
Good morning"
MIR. Wilson's share in the. cere-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Two Women Named on Jury
For Nevada Murder Trial

Reno. New, March 4.-The trial of
James II. Nevcn. Nevada political
leader, charged with the murder of
Mrs. Eta Hanna on the night OF
February 3, was resumed with a
special jury panel of 50 names after
a recess necessitated by the depie-
ton of the regular venirc.
OF 81 talesnlen examined during
the first two days, IS were excused
because of conscientious scruples
against the death penalty, the re-
mainder entertaining fixed opinions
which they said would influence them
in their verdict.
OF the II jurors passed for cause,
there are two women i'll the box.
One of them, Mrs. Mabel L. Finch,
is democratic national committee
woman from Nevada.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Mercury Reaches 80;
March Record Broken

The temperature at $50 yester-
day afternoon stood at 80 degrees the
highest reached this early in March
during the 4o years the weather
bureau has been in operation, &C
cording to M. Y. Robins, U. S.
meteorologist at Omaha. On March
3, 1905, the mercury climbed to 79,
the warmest Cay so early in March
up to this time.
The mercury began climbing early
Yesterday. At. 5 a.. m. it stood at
"A, at 9 a. m. So, at noon 81 and at
p. m. 70. " III * y
Colder weather was screduled for
last night with fair today.
The warm spell came as the result
of the moving Of low pressure area
from above Calgary. Canada. TO Ne
braska, where it centered over Val
entine yesterday morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Heir Apparent to the
Throne Of Japan Sails

Toxic, March 4.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. Prince Hirohito, heir
apparent to the throne of Japan, Lett
Yokohama yesterday for Europe.
His departure was marked by an im-
posing military and naval display.
Fifteen thousand soldiers aud police
lined the streets from the palace to
the station and the crown prince
passed under beautiful arches which
had been constructed in his honor.
The special train taking the crown
prince from Toxic to Yokohama was
boarded by members of the imperial
family, cabinet ministers, members OF
the diplomatic corps and upwards OF
100 Japanese officials.
Because OF disquieting rumors
growing out of opposition to the
princes departure, the railroad to
Yokohama was closely guarded.
Upon reaching the port the prince
was taken to the battieship Katori,
which will take him to Europe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
In
Land Blamed for
Failure Of Bank
Blair Financial Institution il
Closed-President Has
Been Absent Sew
eral Days.

Lincoln, March 4.-(Spccia1. J
Announcement was made by Secre-
tary J. E. Hart of the state depart
nient of trade and commerce of the
closing of the banking house of A
'nrelnq slels eQl hq 'I!eId IsnelsrO
No trace has been found of the
missing president of the bank, Fred
H. Claridge, according to Mr.. Hart.
The secretary of the board says that
a more detailed examination reveals
that the banks reserves are serious
ly impaired, that the accounts with
correspondents have been found to
be irregular and misleading and that
shortage in the banks notes has
been discovered which seriously i'm
pairs the capital.
Operations in Nebraska and Colo
rado land speculations were respon-
sible, Mr.. Hart says.
The banks capital, surplus and un-
divided profits accounts aggregate
Sl30,000; loans are shown at slight
ly above $l,000,000; bills payable,
100000 and deposits about $800,000.
Stockholders are holding mass
meet in Blair tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
President of Council
Has Faith in League

Paris, March 4.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. absolute faith in the
future of the league OF nations,
coupled with an implied prediction
that the United States would shortly
be found acting with it was ex-
pressed by DR.. Gastoa Da Cunba,
president OF the council of the league,
in commenting at the last public ses-
sion of the council here upon the
work the league has done.
Even those of our friends who,
on the other side of the Atlantic, are
still hesitating to join Our delibera-
tions, will soon not only join with
ours, their thoughts which we know
to be inspired by the same ideal, but
will unite their powerful and gener-
Gus action without our efforts" he
said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Court Denies Application ,-
, To Break Mrs. Leslie Will

New York, March 4.-Another at
tempt to prevent execution of the
will of Mrs. Frank Leslie, which
left the, bulk of $l,000,000 estate
to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, suf-
fragist, failed. The appellate's divi-
sion of the supreme court denied the
request OF Henrietta R. Hurlbut, ad-
ministratrix of the affairs of Baron
ess Althea Salvador, to revive the
latter's application to throw out the
probate will.
Justice Greenbaum said 1T is evi-
dent the proceeding was not brought
in good faith"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Wilson Private Citizen
After Eight Stormy Years
Former President Rests in Own Home FolloYis1
Of Most Strenuous Terms in Histor25s +
Cheerfulness Increases as End O L. ID -
At White House Draws

monies remained IN doubt to the
last. 1t was not until he had finished
the business that called him to the
capitol that he made known >his
yielding to the cntreaties of his
physician and Mrs. Wilson, to spare
himslf the ordeal his physical condi-
ton would make OF adherence to
precedent.
From the moment he emerged
from the White House TO enter the
automobile that carried them to the
capitol Mr.. Wilson was shown ut
most courtesy by Mr.. Harding As
he started the painful descent OF the
White House steps Mr.. Wilson was
aided by secret service men. After
he sank back into his seat, Mr. Hard
ing stepped in and they rode side by
side, neither in courtesy to the 9TH
er, responding to the cheers or sa-
lutes that greeted them.
Wilson to Side Door.
At the capitol the car drew up
first at the senate wing entrance
Mr.. Harding and others i'll the car,
except Mr.. Wilson, alighted and here
the crowd waited. Evidently it had
been prearranged that there should
be no public comparison to be drawn
between the big strong figure of the
new president and the crippled form
OF the old, for Mr.. Wilson rode on
alone to little-used door where he
had but two steps to mount.
Mr.. Wilson was lifted out of the
car and up the two steps by Arthur
Brooks, negro custodian OF the
White House. At the top he paused
and then grasping his cane, but alone
and unaided, he moved through the
door to plod slowly over the 800
yards of stone tagging to the ele-
vator. He passed without heed, big
rolling chair.
The crowd at the other door set
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
MayQuit
Federal Bench Ii
He Is Censured
Federal Judge Wires Repre-
sentative tolstead for Com
plete Copy of 1mpeach-
ment Charges.

Chicago, March 4.-Passing Of
any censuring measure by either
house of congress may result in the
resignation OF Judge Lands from
the federal bench he has graced for
l6 years during which time he has
gained fame such as no other jurlst
in Chicago, or the United States for
that matter, has ever attained. His
name has become synonymous with
fair dealing, quick and unerring
Judgment and he IS a terror to evil
doers of high and low degree.
Judge Lands has maintained that
it is proper to hold both his seat on
the bench and the position of Chief
arbiter in the base ball world. He
holds that his chief desire in accept
ing the base ball position was to
clean the national game and keep 1t
clean as he is an ardent fan. Every
body who knows him readily agrees
that this represents his attitude, and
that the monetary consideration was
secondary. Doubtless he would
have been glad to serve in the ca
pacity OF chief arbiter with no salary
wnatevet. His resignation from the
federal bench would cause tremen-
dous rejoicing in the ranks of liquor
and other law yiolators, as they fear
him more than all the other forces
of the federal. state and municipal
governments combined.
Judge Lands today telegraphed
Representative Volstead asking him
for a copy Of the impeachment
charges. II have asked for a copy
of the charges, evidence, arguments
and reports" said the judge today.
"Until ! know what the committee
was told, of course, have nothing
whatever to say"
The judge was on the job an hour
ahead of time today, his coat off,
debating correspondence, receiving
visitors and clearing the decks for
action
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Submarine O.8 is Floatcd
By Coast Guard Cutter

New Bedford, Mass. March A.
The submarine O-8 was floated late
today by the coast guard cutter Acu-
shnet. assisted by the crew of the
Ciittyhunk coast guard station. The
submarine grounded of the Penikese
island yesterday. The Acushnet mar
iowly escaped going aground herself,
getting very close to Gull island in
the heavy seas, but in a short time
both submarine and cutter were safe
in deep water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Mail Bandits Get
( l4Sacks in Theft
Altos Angeles
Wagon Stopped at Railway
Crossing and Highwaymen
Handcuff Driver and Clerk
and Steal Pouches.

Los Angeles, March 4.-Fourteer
sacks of registered mail were re.
ported stolen when "a mail wagon
was held up here last night
The mail wagon, in charge Of a
driver and a postal clerk, was be-
ing driven from the main postoflce
to the Santa Fc railroad station. At
crossing OF railroad tracks the
wagon was stopped by the lowering
Of the crossing gates.
Two men rushed from an aut D
mobile standing at the curb, jumped
to the drivers seat and handcuffetl
the driver and clerk together. They
then tumbled the mail sacks into
their automobile and drove away.
A check was started at the post
office in an endeavor to ascertain
the value of the stolen mail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Stock Gambler Loses
Suit to Recover Losses

Cincinnati, O., March 4-Henry
A. Marks today lost suit to re-
cover $1,000 from w. f. Hutton &
Co., brokers, which he declared
he had lost i'll gambling transactions
in wheat futures in Rl5 and 1916.
Marks insisted the transaction was a
gambling one, only, and that no
actual purchases were made.
The brokerage company contend
ed that the orders were placed upon
the Chicago board of trade and that
Marks losses were actual. The jury
returned a verdict for the defense.
The verdict was declared to mean
much to brokers, as having effect
OF legalizing as bona fde all actual
transactions III futures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Packer Men
Will Fight
Wage Cut
National Conference of All
Employees Called Here March
0.l0 for Protection
Of Interests.
20 Oppose Longer Hours

Preparing TO resist reduction i'll
wages, packing house employees will
meet in national conference at
OMAHA, March 9 and TO- The for
NAL call for the conference, issued
at Chicago yesterday by Dennis
Lane OF the Amalgamated Meat Gut
ters and Butcher Workmen's union,
announces a decision to fight the re-
duction to the last ditch.
Action necessary to protect the
interests of the workers will be
taken at the Omaha meeting, ac-
cording to Mr.. Lane. a.
Representatives OF the Butcher
Workmen's union in Omaha said
Yesterday that notice had been serv-
cd upon them that wage reductions
which in some instances would be
Is much as 80 per cent. would be
16ade i'll local packing houses begin
aing March II.
They also said they had been i'll
formed no overtime would be al
lowed all cmploye unless he worked
more than 81 hours a week.
Wait for Conference.
Packing house employees have been
instructed, union leaders said. to re-
n'ain OH the job until after the con-
ference here March 9 and 10. Keep
on the job. do not break your agree
nent,' is the message which has been
given to the men, they said.
They said the delegates who will
attend the conference next week will
have full authority to act and that all
anion employees in all packing cen
!ers in the country would fulfill the
decision Of the conference.
Admits Cuts Planned.
Cuts in wages ranging from 10 and
5 to 20 per cent are being consid-
sied in the headquarters of the big
?acking firms in Chicago, the gen
,ral manager of one Omaha plant
said yesterday.
These cuts arc to go into effect
March II or March IA, he said.
More than 5000 men in the Omaha
plants on the South Side would be
Affected by the cuts.
In Omaha the minimum wage paid
racking plant employees is now s.
cents an hour, with the maximum at
( saecents.
> Common laborcrs get the mini
mum So cents, and the majority OF
.ukic employees Oh the South Side arc
eIassifiedSiu this division.
Not Settled Yet.
Nothing definite has been settled
yet said this general manager yes
terday. The question of wage
reductions and the return to the 10
hour day is being discussed, it is
true, but no positive decision has yet
been reached.
THE plan is merely tentative.
There will be no action until the
proposal has been thoroughly dis
cussed with the labor leaders.
Cuts in packing plant wages
have already gone into effect in a
number of the smaller plants in
Sioux City and Sioux Falls, under
stand"
No Notice of Change.
Il have had no Official notice Of
any change in wages or working
conditions of packing house en-
ployes." said Oakley c. Willis, gen.
cral manager OF the local plant of
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Steps Taken to Insure
Fair Election in Cuba

Havana, March Avery effort
has been made by the Cuban gov
ernment to provide safeguards max
ing for a fair ballot and a fair count
in the partial elections to be held
March 10, said an appeal which was
sent to the Cuban people yesterday
by Gen. Enoch II. Crowder, calling
their attention to their duty in the
forthcoming elections.
The two coalition parties, aided
and encouraged by President Men
ocal, said the statement have sub
mitted recommendations regarding
the steps necessary to insure fair
and free ballot. and these have been
ratified by the executive committees
of both parties.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Broker, Arrested for Bogus
Check. is Former Convict

Chicago, March flames F.
Heald, broker OF Bridgeport and
Waterbury, Conn, arrested here on
forgery charges, was Unidentified yes
terday as A. Manne, wanted at Reno,
Nev., for violation OF a parolefin Oc-
tober, 1915.
Detectives said that Name had
served sentences in Seattle, San
Francisco. San Quentin, Reno and
Carson City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Mexican Representatives
Guests Of Ell Paso Chamber

FL Paso, Tex, March 4-Eleven
members OF the federation of the
Chambers of Commerce of Mexico,
each representing some large Mex
lean industry or commercial house,
are in El Paso, the guests OF the
city and the Chamber of Commerce.
Travelling in special car, the party
is carrying motion picture films il
Illustrating lie in Mexico, Mexican
scenery, industries and resources.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Lawson Says He
WasForced to Wed
Woman He Killed
Prisoner Charged With MUIR
der Denies He Urged Wife
To Lead Immoral Life
Admits Did Not Work.

Burnett Lawson, being tried on a
charge of wife murder, took the
stand in his own defense Friday aft
ernoon. He will continue this morn
ing. a.,
Calm and in modulated tones, like
the voice OF girl, he recited the his
tory of his Acquaintance with Jeanette
Conley, their marriage and lite there
after.
His infections, subtly suggestive
of the south, and a bit of manner
ism in his speech, were instantly
noted by the spectators in the crowd
ed court room.
"He talks like an actor!' some
one uttered in stage whisper.
Lawson testified he was forced by
threats to marry the woman he att
erwards killed.
Il told Jeanette | didn't want to
marry her, that l was not q and
hadI,o right to marry" he said. II
told her | had a mother to think OF,
but she insisted.
Says He Urged Delay.
"'Ive got to bind you in some
way or you'll get away from me!'
he testified she replied.
Lets wait day or two for the
ceremony, ! begged after she made
me get the license"
"No, now's the time she said.
at was at her suggestion that he
gave his age as Is. he stated.
Lawson denied he urged his wife
or her sister, Eulalia, to lead an i'm
moral life, as Miss Wortsmith testi-
fed Wednesday.
"When | discovered what my wife
was doing. / protested. She told me
it was what she had done when she
lived with Conley, her former hus-
band.
"'NNhat's the use OF you working
when | can get money easier this
way?' she exclaimed.
Hurled Pitcher at Him.
"Once she became jealous and
hurled a water pitcher at me, striking
me on the ear"
The defendant did not bat an eye
when he repeated the contents of a
letter from Ed Harrington of St
Louis, uncle of the dead woman, in
which the uncle scathingly de-
nounced Lawson"
Lawson said he had done no work
Daoa.,har 1910
He has had three years high
school education, he said, and speaks
with a good command Of language.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Prayers for New President
Are Said in Cleveland

Cleveland, O., March 4.-Prayers
that President Warren G.. Harding
will have a successful administration
and that the country will enjoy peace
and prosperity under his direction
were offered in ST, Johns Roman
Catholic cathedral today. The pray
err of Bishop Charles Carroll, written
more than century ago and recited
only in times of great public events,
was read. '..|-.t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Calls Special Session.

Helena. Mont, March 4.-Gov.
Joseph NJ. Dixon issued a call for
an extraordinary session of the
Montana legislature to meet tomor-
row. The regular session expired
last night. The governors procla-
nation calls for the enactment OF
more adequate legislation to meet
the present acute financial situation
OF the state government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Supreme Court Decides
Against Machinists' Union

Boston, March 4.-The supreme
court today affirmed a decree en-
joining the International Associa-
ton OF Machinists from maintain
ing strike at the plant of the
United Shoe Machinery corporation
at Beverly.
The corporation sought an injunc-
ton on the ground that the strike
was Illegal and that its business was
being interfered with. The union
contended that the strike was to at
tain collective bargaining. The court
held that there could be no collec-
tive bargaining in any just sense
unless, it was voluntary on both
sides.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Transcontinental Walkers
Visit Grafton Enroute West

Geneva, Neb,, March 4.-(Special.)
On $1,000 wager that they can
make the trip from New York City
to Long Beach, Cal, without spend
ing any money or asking for an ac-
commodations, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Richards were lodged at George
Days home in Grafton. The couple
left the starting point in October
and are to reach their destination by
April Is. if they win the prize. They
were offered a lift in an auto out
OF Grafton on their western trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
6,O29,647 Appropriated
By Retiring Goth Congress

Washington, March 4.-Total ap-
preparations IN the present session
OF congress for the fiscal year 1922
were 81, ,806. .029, ,647. Chairman Warren
of the senate appropriations commit
tee announced today. This repre-
sents a reduction OF $l,455,4S5,926
from the estimates submitted and a
cut from appropriations for 1921 of
1898, ,247,9 ,9l0, nc said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-05
Woman Slayer is Guarded
To Stop Suicide Effort

Chicago, March 4.-Extraordinarv
precautions were taken today to pre-
vent Mrs. Isabella Cora Orthwein
from committing suicide while the
body of Herbert p. Zieglcr, the soul
mate" she had slain. was being
buried. She is suffering nervous
prostration and is wildly hysterical at
times. Her desire TO join, in death,
the man with whom She was infat-
uatcd led her relatives and police
officials to watch her closely.