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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
DRIVE MADE ON GOUGEUS
Attorney General Announces oisgorgs-
meat Plans After Discussion IN
Cabinet Meeting

Washington.-Co who prey
ed on the government in wartime, and
gathered extortionate profits, are 20
be forced to disgorge, the correspond
ent Of the Atlanta Constitution wires
his paper.
Also criminal statutes will be in
yoked against them.
Attorney General Daugherty made
this known recently following a cab
met meeting at which the subject was
discussed. The undertaking, 1t can
be stated, has ne full Endorsement OF
President Harding and his advisors,
and is the result of a study which has
been proceeding quietly almost ever
since the new administration assumed
power.
The investigation of war contracts,
with particular reference to those
against which accusations have been
made, will be carried out by a special
division of the department of justice,
which Daugherty is now organizing.
The best legal talent obtainable will
be employed in this division, Daugher-
" said, and an effort will be made TO
get at the root of charges of graft
and crookedness which have been
made continually in congress and else
where almost from the date OF Amer
ica's entry into the war"
The public, in Daugherty's view Is
entitled to know just what extent the
government was made the victim oil
profiteers, and to just what extent
trickery prevailed. He holds also that
business is entitled to have removed
the stigma which has attached TO II
as a result of the charges, through
separation of the guilty from those
who honestly supported the war.
Daugherty emphasized that the de-
partment did not intend to muckrake
or indulge in sensationalism or perse-
cution.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
ONE BIG union
PLAN REJECTED
eoMPERs SAYS INTERNATIONAL
FEDERATION rs NOT EXPONENT
OF EUROPEAN LABOR
GOMPERS WILL HEAD COUNCIL
Executive Council Reiterates Stand
Taken When American Labor With
drew From Conference

Denver. Colo-The American FEEDER
alton of Labor reaffirmed its opposi-
ton to the announced principles of the
international federation Of trades-un-
ions. The executive council of the fed
Grafton. in a letter to ]. F. Oudegeest,
secretary of the international OrganiZa-
ton, denounced the stand taken by the
organization for specialization of indus
try, general strike and use OF force to
accept the proposals of the united in
ternational working classes.
The letter expressed the hope for
a united labor movement "on the basis
that accords with the philosophy OF
democracy and human freedom with
autonomy and freedom for all"
TIE letter was a bitter arraignmenl
of the work of the international feder-
alton of unions. 1t forecast the doom
of a resolution pending before the con-
yentiOn which would instruct the Off
GERS Of the American federation to re-
establish relations with the interna'
tional organization. The resolution is
before the committee on international
affairs of which Samuel Gompers is
chairman.
AS Gompers is also head of the eX'
ecutive council it was considered very
doubtful if the resolution would re-
ceive much support.
The American federation sent dele
gates to the international trades-un-
ion meeting several years ago, but,
during the war, on recommendation OF
Gompers. cancelled all affiliations with
the organization.
The letter bitterly condemned the
order of the international union that
union workers of all countries refuse
to manufacture munitions of war, as
playing into the hands Of the Bolshe-
visits, it said.
THE manner. method and time OF
your proclamation could have had no
other purpose than to assist the auto
cratic tyrannical usurpers of Russia
in their plan to undermine and destroy
the democracies of the world and make
these democracies helpless against So
Wet propaganda with its military ag-
gression and compulsory labor"
The letter declared the international
union made the demand only at a time
when it would have been of service to
the autocratic powers, and if it would
have been acted upaiehe democracies
of the world would nave suffered dis
astrous consequences.
The council declared that before the
American federation would approve of
any international organizations, the
various units of the organization must
have complete autonomy.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
mareot win Be Plain Chef Hereafter

Manhassett, N. Y.-Henri Marcot
Georges Carpenters chef and sparring
mariner, hereafter is to be just plain
chef. All this comes about because
Georges loves bread pudding. Henri
was sent to the gymnasium recently to
do some work. When he left the kitch.
en- he placed a halfmade pudding on
the shelf. Cook No. 2 attempted to
finish the job. Georges came to lunch,
ate a hearty meal an dasked for his
pudding. He tasted it, then remarked;
Now | know where my bar of soap
went"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
China Asks Recognition BY U. s.

China Asks Recognition BY U. D
Washington.-Dr Sun Vat Sen, pres
ident of the southern Chinese republic,
has addressed a personal appeal 10
President Harding for recognition Oh
his government by the Unitde States
"China is now in the most critical time
of her existence said Doctor Sun
anneal. whether democracy triumphs
or fails much depends on the decision
If America" Doctor Sun argued that
the war between north and south IN
China is nto merely sectional, but is a
national struggle between 'milltarlsm
and democracy and between treason
and patriotism." The internal condl'
tions of China, according to Doctor
SIM are going from bad to worse. lie
charged that while millions are dying
from starvation, plenty of food is avail
able around the famine areas, Whlch
has been cornered by the militarlsts
for profit. SUCH is the state Of AFFAIRS
in China, "fhe appeal continues, that
unless America. her traditional friend
and supporter, comes forward to lend
a helping hand in this critical period,
we would be compelled against our Will
TO submit to the demands OF japan.
Militarists are willing that this should
he done. Doctor Sun charges, in order
to gain japanese support.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Congressman Mason OF Illinois Deao

Washington.-Repr w. E.
Mason of Illinois died OF heart trouble
here. Although he had been suffering
from a heart attack for several days,
his condition was reported as showing
improvement, and death came unex-
pectedly after a sudden relapse. The
Illinois representative was II years
old and formerly was member of
the senate.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
R.o,ro Fire Causes Heavy Losses

PascagouIa, Miss.-A IaTBe seCtIUH
of the business center of Pascagoula
was destroyed by fire recently. Esti-
mates place the loss to property and
stocks as high as quarter of mil
lion dollars. The fire was the second
disastrous blaze here within four
months. It originated in the Anthony
Casanova bakery. The section on
Delmas avenue was swept and the
flames crossed to North Pascagoula
street and destroyed the Alabama and
Mississippi railroad station and sever
al homes on Porter street
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Amundsen Ends His Winter vigl

AmundSen Ends HIS winter Nl9Il
Nome, Alaska.-Roald Amundsen,
the explorer, whose ship, The Maude,
wintered off Cape Serge, Siberia, ar
rived in Nome recently and will leave
for Seattle on the first steamer, he
announced The Madue lost a pro
peller in the ice during the winter,
and will be towed to Nome this sum
mer for repairs. The explorer noted
for his discovery of the south pole
and his many arctic and antarctic voy-
ages, said he would continue his eff
forts to reach the north pole by drift
ing with arctic ice floes as soon as
repairs to his vessel were completed,
He spent the winter on board The
Maude with one native and three
white companions and said the party
experienced few hardships. He reach
led N0ae on the trading schooner
Herman, which had picked him W
at East Cape, Siberia.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Papers Think eeneraIstrike Unlikely

London.-Tinged with some real ap-
prehension for the industrial future,
the British press, nevertheless, views
with scepticism the Challenge" of the
miners executives who declare they
will enlist every trades union in the
country now disputing wage scale in
a general strike. A majority of the
London newspapers predict that such
an attempt is doomed at the outset to
utter failure, and back this up with
declarations that thousands of miners
will ignore their executives and return
to work at an early moment.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Cross Examined About Insurance

Jackson, Miss.-Cross-examination
of Mai. A. A. Weille, general manager
of the Mississippi Inspection and Ad-
yisory Rating company, was the tea-
ture at the hearing of the three and
one-half billion dollar antitrust suit
of State Revenue Agent Stokes V. Rob
ertson against the 139 insurance com
panies formerly doing business in this
state. The cross-examination covered
practically the entire history of the
Mississippi Inspection and Advisory
Rating company since it succeeded
the southeastern Tariff association.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
q Persons Killed AS Bridge coIIapses

Omaha, Neb.-Four persons were
killed thirty-four injured eight seri-
ously, when Chicago and Northwestern
train No. 606 from Lander, Wyoming,
to Omaha. was wrecked at night by
the collapse of bridge over Big Cot
tonwood creek near Whitney, Neb. The
dead are Frank Bosner, Lander; F. w.
Stewart, Gordon, Neb.: r. C. Scott,
baggageman, Chadron, Neb., and c. M.
Buck, Grand Island, Neb. The injured
we're taken in a special train to hos
pital at South Springs, S. ID.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Killed Self And Three Children BY Gas

Washington. - Taking his three
daughter, aged 3, and 5, with him,
Samuel r. Crawford climbed to hall
room in the top floor of their rooming
house. He closed the door and the win
dow. He placed the pillows on the
floor so the children could rest their
heads. Then he turned on the gas.
Ten hours later the father and the
children in his arms were found on
the floor dead. "Lollypops' rested in
the hands Of two of the children
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Pensacola Leads In Postal Savings

Neutrality-suspicious. leads all
other cities in deposits in the United
States postal savings system on May
81. while Miami, Fla, had larger gain
during May than any Southern city and
had the third largest gain among the
1875 postal savings repositories having
more than one hundred thousand on
deposit, according to announcement re-
Gently made by Postmaster General
Hays.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Increase Voted In L. G. N. Stock

Now York.-Directors of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad company
voted that the stock of the company be
increased from $72,OO0OOO to $125,0O0,-
600 1t also was decided to issue to
stockholders stock dividend OF as
much of the proposed increase of fifty
three million dollars as the interstate
commerce commission might author
izo The stockholders are to meet July
% to act on the directors recommen-
dations. In announcing the proposed
stock increase and stock dividend, the
directors said that the company has
surplus of $S2,ooO,oOO which might have
been distributed in dividends.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
General WaIkout Looms In Britain

General Walkout LooH's !" 'e"'''
London.-The executive committee
of the miners union which met recent
lv to consider the coal strike situation,
decided to ask all the trades unions
affected by the wages dispute to meet
the miners representatives at an early
date with the object of taking national
action with the miners to secure their
mutual demands. Secretary Hodges
of the miners said this implied gen.
eral strike if the other unions agreed.
The members of the miners commit
tee left for their respective districts
after the meeting had adjourned.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
strychnine Quicker Than Divorce?

Ellsworth, Maine.-Isaac Slower,
prosperous farmer and town official,
figured that box of candy doped with
strychnine would be quicker and cheap
er than divorce According to Coun-
ty Attorney William E. Whiting, Slower
is held in the Hancock county Jail in
default of $4,000 bail, charged with
the attempted murder of his wife, Al
berthe, whom he married seven
months ago.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Two Flyers Dies AS Plane Crashes

Troy, N. Y.-Don Campbell, an avia-
tor of Albany, and Robert Smith, of
Troy, we're killed, while Schuyler
Mocharie, of Albany, is in a local
hospital, as the result Of their plane
dropping into the Hudson river just
below the Federal dam recently.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Four Persons Die In A Burning House

Myersdale, Pa.-Four persons were
burned to death here when fire de-
stroyed the home of John Resi-, coal
miner. The dead are three small chill
dren of the Resi- family and Anna
Decker, Mrs. Resins sister. Mrs. Resi-
Jumped from a window of the second
story, and at the hospital to which
she was taken it was said her back
had been broken. The cause of the
fire has not been determined
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Engineers Ratify Pact With 6oaro

Washington.-The United States
shipping board has reiterated its stand
in favor of the open shop in promul-
CATION of the first wage scale that for
mally ends the seamen's strike. This
wage scale, accompanied by defini-
ton of working rules, has been agreed
upon between the Shipping board and
the marine engineers association. An
nouncement of the new scale, which is
based on a 15 per cent wage reduction
and the abolition of overtime, formally
ends the strike, which has been in eff.
feet since May l.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
discusses plan To Dispose OF Sugar

Havana.-Purchase with $4,000, 900
in bonus of Cuba's surplus sugar by
the government which then will dis
pose of this surplus on long term
credits to foreign countries which at
present are unable to buy in the open
market, because of financial condi'
tions, is a project which, it is stated
authoritatively was discussed at a
meeting of the cabinet with President
Alfred Zayas. The bonds, it is pro-
posed. would bear six per cent, ma
ture in 20 years and be guaranteed
by a tax of thirty cents on each sack
nv a tax of soc on each sack.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
an Cases OF Booze Seized BY Sheriff

Mobile, Ala.-Thirty cases OF import
ed liquors were seized on the Mexican
nil tanker San Cristobal at this port by
tbe sheriff and a force of deputies. The
prohibited liquors were hidden in the
hole fthe steamer. The sheriff SELF
cd a 15O-gallon illicit still on Reeves
creek, twelve miles west OF the CITY,
that was in operation.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
White Youths Pay Penalty For Murder

White Youths ray Fenalty ToT "u'ue'
New Orleans.-Charles J. Zalenka
and Felix ]. Birbiglia, the two youths
who were hanged for the murder Of
Mrs. Bertha Neason, spent their last
night with relatives who had returned
from Baton Rouge after a fulfil appeal
to Governor Parker for clemency. In
the party at the parish Jail were the
parents of the two and Zalenka's child
wife, a cripple whom he married two
DAYS after his conviction. Her mother
and the mothers of the condemned
men we're other women in the party.
Their tourney to the state capital had
been more than useless, as the COVER
nor of Louisiana has no pardonlng
power.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Mrs. Kaber Plans Fight To Last Ditto

Mrs. Kaber FTdhS TTgVt TO
Cleveland.-Mrs. Eva Katherine IA
her and her daughter, Marian McArdle'
indicted for the murder of Daniel IA
her will battle for their lives to the
last ditch. This became evident from
statements of their attorney, Francis
poulson. Poulson said that Mrs. Ka-
her had not given up hope.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Made "Moonshine" To Go To coIIeg'

Everett, Wash.-Clifford Coleman a
fugitive from justice, forfeited $500 in
bail money on liquor charge here
when arrested and found in posses
sion of two stills. He explained to the
police that he had intended to work
his way through college by moonshin-
ing.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
G O. p. Discusses Reapportionment

Neutrality-suspicious. Republicans at
n conference discussed reapportion-
ment and the proposed cutting down
of the representation OF southern
states in congress on account OF al
legged disfranchisement of negroes. No
deision. however has been reached.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Interurbans Crash; Five Meet Death

Interurbans Crash; FIVE Meet Death
Jackson, Mich.-Five persons were
killed, six injured seriously and ten
hurt in a rear end collision of two
westbound Detroit United Railway
Gently. According to their stories
of the accident wooden car was
telescoped by a steel car.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Dead Following Crossing Accident

Perth Amboy, n 1.-THE death list
has reached nine nthe accident which
occurred at grade crossing here when
n fire truck collided with railroad
train. Seven firemen we're killed out
right and Victor Janderup and John
Il Mowrey succumbed to injuries.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Savannah Shipping Officials Resigr

Savannah, Gail. A. Sage, manager
of the operating department of the
United States shipping board here, has
resigned. He goes to steamship com.
many in San Francisco. He is succeeded
here by P. II. Young.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23

Canadian Named To Head Rotarians

Canadian Named To Head RotarIans
Edinburg, Scotland.--Dr Crawford
c. Mccullough of Fort William, Onta'
rio. was unanimously elected presi.
dent of the international Association
of Rotary Clubs now in annual ses.
sion here, for the ensuing year
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
Weeks Relieves FoItz OF Command

Weeks Relieves FoTtz OI O0T''TI'aHu
Washington. F. L. Foltz OF the
Sixth cavalry and in command of Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga, has been relieved from
his command by Secretary of War
Weeks for mistreating private sol
der,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
p,di+s Hold Up Mail Messenger

Bandits Hold Up Mail Messenger
Baxter Springs, Kans.-Four bandits
held M Guy Shields, armed mail mes
senger. here, took him half a mile
west Of town and escaped with five
sacks of mail, after putting him out
of his motor car.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
e.ssrv. Bank Reduces Rcdlscount

Reserve Bank Reduces Hedlscoun,
New York.---The New York federal
reserve bank reduced rediscount rates
ON commercial paper from w to 69o'
An the banks rates now are on sc
basis
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-23
E,.et.d President OF SOUTHERN Railway

New York.-George r. Loyal, for
mer director of operation of the South
ern railway system, was elected pres
ident of the Norfolk Southern railway
recently.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-20
Urge Farmers Of
Grady to Action
For Better Hogs

In an effort to stimulate interest
in the raising Of fine hogs in Grady
county as well as to enlarge their
organization, the members of the Ora
dy County Duroc association, at a
recent meeting decided on q member
ship campaign which is to cover
every section Of the county ~
The association members authoriz.
ed Mrs. r. A. Lyle, secretary, to
mail circular letters to prominent
men in every section of the county,
explaining the purpose of the asso-
citation and enlisting their supporl
toward the raising Of better live.
stock in Grady. A. f. Houston.
county agent, is cooperating with lha
association in this work.
The association will meet in the
county agents office on Saturday.
April 80, at / o'clock, It was an
nounced by officers today. Every
interested farmer boy or girls in
yited to attend the meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-20
PRESIDENT GETS
REST AFTER BIC
TRIP TO GOTHAM
Harding Seeks Golf Course Early
To-day; To Speak In pIrmIna.
ham In Fall: Back 20
New York Soon
ny United Press.

by United Press.
Washington. April 2O.-following
his hurried trip to New York and
return. President Harding sought
relaxation on tho golf links. IIe left
tho white House this morning be-
forc s o'clock and motored TO the
links.
Tho president today announced
that he has accepted an invitation to
appear In Birmingham. Ala, some
time In the fall TO deliver nm ad.
dress and that he has accepted an
invitation 20 speak again In New
York on May %.
Tho Birmingham date viii be on
the occasion of the celebration OF
the flftieth anniversary OF the found
ing of that city and In New York
President Harding will speak at a
dinner commemorating the i25th au-
irsary OF the founding OF the
New York Commercial. one of the
oldest publications in te city.
The president was given great
ovation yesterday In New York. his
first appearance in Gotham since
his Inauguration. He spoke at tho oc.
caslon of the unveiling OF the
statue Of the Latin-American llber.
ator. Simon Bolivar The statue was
presented to New York by the gov
ernment of venzuela.
In his speech there the president
proclaimed an undying friendship
between North and South America,
declaring tiat the United States
would fight IL necessary for the
Monroe doctrine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-20
Action Predicted by Senators: Would
End Long Controversy Over
RIghts u U. s In
Canal Zone
PROTECTIVE TARIFF
PROMISED TO SOUTH
To De incorporated In General Bill
10 Plan; Assistant Govern
ment' FIayed at Meet
Of FarmerS Union
BY United Press

by United Press
Washington. April 2o.-Tho senate
IN expected to ratlfy tho Columbia
treaty lato today. II was stated by
senators this morning. These solons
stated that tho Indications were that
the vote would be we'll over tho re.
quircd two.thirds.
By the ratification Of this treaty,
tho senate would dispose OF a con-
trovorsy which has been wagcd with
the south American republic ever
since the state OF Panama revoltet
In 1903 and the Theodore Roosevelt
administration procured from Pana-
ma tho site for the present Panama
canal.
Columbia charged that the United
States melted the revolution and
then grabbed the canal slto.
The treaty which 1t is expected
will be ratified today, provides for
the payment OF s25.0OO,OO0 to colum-
bia In yearly instalments OF s5.0O0.-
900 and gives that republic special
rights and privileges in the canal
zone.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-20
Veterans Dinner
Due To Be Served
Here on Saturday

Under the auspices of the Leo
Jackson chapter of the U. ID. c.,
Senator Luther Harrison, of Ada,
will deliver an address in the X.
p. hall here Saturday afternoon, be-
ginning at 2 o'clock.
Col. r. A. Sneed, of Oklahoma
City chairman of the state pension
board. and Mrs. Woodliff, state
registrar of the U. D. G., also Will
deliver addresses.
These, together with Mrs. Ike
Harness, of Chickasha, president oil
the state organization, will be the
special guests at the annual Love
Feast to be given by the Lee jack
son chapter in honor of the Con-
federate veterans of Grady county.
Twenty-Five Confederate veterans
are expected to attend the Love
Feast. it was stated today. The
dinner will be served in the x. L.
hall, beginning at IL o'clock.
Senator Harrison, a distinguished
orator and veteran Oklahoma news
paper man, is the son of a Con-
federate ycteran. He won distinc,
tion last ysaf in Atlanta, Ca, when
he delivered the pricipal oration at
the annual national reunion. He
is edito1 Of the Ada Daily News