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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
WK|TNEY'S TEST|-
M0NY THROWS new
LIGHT ON MURDER
(By The Associated Press J

Des Moines, Iowa., April 1S.-Clar-
ence DeVault. for the murder of whom
Alexander r. Graves is on trial in the
district court here. was seen embracing
Mrs. Graves earlier in the evening
that DeVault was shot, Fremont
Whitney testified today.
The defense also claimed that De-
Vaults death may have been caused
by peritOnitis, or an acute inflammation
of the appendix. The state contested
this statement, claiming the bullet
fired by Graves was the cause. A
physician said that the appendix might
have been the immediate cause, but
that the wound was the indirect cause.
Graves shot DeVault while he and
Mrs Graves and Whitney and another
woman We're riding in an automobile.
Previously the four had attended q
dance together at one of the parks.
Whitney testified that between dances,
DeVault left the dance hall with Mrs.
Graves and that he saw him embracing
her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
PRETTY VAMP' IS
COLLECTING MONEY
Bogus Collector for "Or.
phans' Rescue Ass0cia-
ton" at Clinton.

The current issue Of "Gettins
There" the organ of the Chamber OF
Commerce. has the following:
Various communities have reported
recently that their staid citizens have
been literally "vamped'' out of hun
dreds of dollars by pretty blue-eyed
acknowledgement blonde, giving the
name of Mrs. Alderman. The lady is
collecting money for an orphans res.
cue association at Clinton, Iowa.
There is no such home as claimed by
Mrs. Alderman. The project could not
get the o. X. of the Clinton Chamber
of Commerce. 1t is possible to prose
cut such solicitors who claim there is
actually such an orphans home in
Clinton on the ground Of obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Mrs. Alderman wears a Masonic pin.
She has admitted that none of her rela
tives are Masons. but that she merely
wears the pin to create a more favor
able impression.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Commander Red Arn,y
Was Formerly Peasant
(By The Associated Press.)

Moscow. April lS-The commander
of the northern group of the Red army.
COmradc KaZansl;i. who distinguished
himself in the capture of KronStadt
the center of the recent revolt. was Il
Iii the OrlOr district. He started his
service in the Red army as an oldi-
nary machine gunner and was twice
awarded the Order of the Red Flag
He has now been awarded Il golden
rifle for 'eNtraordinary gallantry and
skill in the campaign for the liberation
Of krOnstadt."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
ACTORS ASSOCI-
ALTON BOYCOTTS
BOGUS MANAGERS
(By The Associated. Press. }

London, April 1S.-The Actors as
sociation of Great Britain has launched
campaign of boycott against bogus
theatrical managers.
The kind of manager to be hunt
cd down is the person who with little
or no capital takes out a company on
tour often paying scandalously low sal
aries. If the enterprise fails the bogus
manager takes what he can from the
receipts and departs, leaving the CON-
pany stranded and penniless.
The Actors association says that this
kind of thing is far more common than
the public knows and cases Of the kind
are reported on an average two or three
times week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Iowa Makes Good Showing

Among the nine states in the central
Red Cross division, Iowa is making a
fine showing. The other eight states
in the division are Nebraska, Mime
sofa. Wisconsin. Montana. North
Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Says the current issue Of Red Cross
Service:
With the largest staff of executives
of any state in the central division.
Iowa is accomplishing much in it's Red
Cross work 1t has IS workers and 1Sl
public health nurses.
Among the outstanding features of the
work now being carried on are the
enrolment of 300 junior auxiliaries in
March and the holding Of Red Cross
exhibits in nine counties. A total OF
$6OS27 in contributions to the Europ-
can relief fund was reported from
the state. There are 127 chapters in
the Hawkeye state-the largest of any
state within the confines of the entire
division.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
FIGURE TYPIFY-
ING DOUGHBOY
MAY BE ERECTED
(By The Associated Press. J

Indianapolis. April 1S.-A bronze fig
urc typifying the spirit of the American
doughboy is recommended by the ma
ional memorials committee of the Amer
lean Legion to be erected in Centralia,
Wash, to the memory of four legion
naries killed during the Armistice Day
parade in 1919 The statue, the COM
mittee ruled, would be more fitting
monument than a $5OO,OOO memorial
building proposed by former service
men of Washington.
Granite headstones to insure perman-
ent markers for the graves of American
soldiers will be requested of the gov
ernment to replace marble markers
which are of poor quality 4. Semmes
Walmsley of New Orleans. chairman of
the memorials committee, announced.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
1O6, ,882 IOWA
PUPILS ENROLL
IN RED CROSS
(8y The Associated Press. J

Chicago, April 1S.--lOwa school chill
dren numbering 1O6,SS2 have enrolled
in the Junior Red Cross during the past
seven months, up to April l. These
members represent 1.403 schools where
pupils have taken the pledge of ser
vice. EnrOllments will continue to
reach central division headquarters
here in Chicago until the close of school
in June.
In the nine states of the central
division-IllinOis, Iowa, Minnesota,
Montana, Nebraska. North Dakota.
South Dakcti. Wisconsin and Wyo-
ming-there are 1.O55,522 Junior Red
Gross members Tho national organi-
zation numbers 4,60G.370 ac,ordin., to
latest statistics. This represents
groups in country and city schools
which are banded together in various
projects for community welfare in CO.
Operation with the schools.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
To Prove it's Contention
America Must Show
Wilson Made a De-
mand on Council.
,INyKynT WIG CnT1NCTT
INVOLVES COUNCIL
Claim United States Must
Also Show Supreme
Council Favorable.
(By The Associated press.)

Washington. d. c., April 1S.-T
maintain her position regarding the
Pacific island of Yap, the American
government would have to prove. not
only that President Wilson made a de.
mand at the peace conference, but also
that the supreme council decided fav-
Orable to his views, said the japanese
note to the United States government
on Feb. 26 and made public today by
the state department, along with other
correspondence on this controversy.
To this note Secretary Hughes re-
piled April and also sent similar
notes at the same time to Great Brit
ain. France and Italy. This note de-
clared that the United States was un-
able to agree with the japanese con-
tention that this government would
have ito prove" that President Wilson
not only made a demand, but that the
supreme council was favorable to his
demand.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
RELAY GANGS At
WORK ON DEBRIS
LEFT BY TORNADO
(By The Associated Press. }

Memphis, Tenn, April 1S.-Relay
gangs today began clearing away the
debris left in the wake of the tornado
which swept east from Texas Saturday
and took toll of approximately a
hundred lives and injured several
hundred. wrecking Il score of villages
and farm settlements in six states.
The known death list is 81, with sew
eral missing and believed to have been
killed.
Hampstead county, Arkansas, reports
Al dead.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
LOUIS MACCOEY WINS
DECLAMAT0RY H0N0RS
Wins Over Competitors in
Boone Valley Contest
at Clear Lake.

Louis MacgOey carried off first
honors in the Boone Valley declama-
tory contest held at Clear Lake Friday
night. Four schools took part in the
contest including Mason City, Gold
field and Clear Lake.
Louis subject was the famous selec-
tion from Penrod, "A Letter to a
Friend The competition was closely
matched and the place means a great
deal to the local high school reputa-
tiOn. A gold medal was awarded to
the winner. Miss Lola Hughes, who
coached Louis, accompanied him to
Clear Lake.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
ANNUAL MEETING
OF SOCIETY USE-
Full KNOWLEDGE

Philadelphia, Pa. April 1S.-The
American Philosophical society held at
Philadelphia for Promoting Useful
knowledge. to give it its full name. will
discuss wide range of subjects at its
annual meeting to be held April u to
23 in the hall of the society on Inde-
pcndence Square. This society. found
ed by Benjamin Franklin in 1927 and
in which he took great pride. attracts
scientists and others from all parts of
the United States. 4 glance through
the three days program shows the fol
lowing subjects to promote useful
knowledge" will be discussed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
RaillUay Carriage to
be a Historic Relic
BY The Associated Press.

Paris. April lS.-The railway car
tivcS signed the armisticc is. with
Marshal Foch's consent. to he given a
place of honor on the terrace of the
lnvalides. besides the trophies of the
Crimean War
1t was originally intended to present
the historic relic to the Louvre museum
but it has been decided that in view
OF lis military significance, it should
he exhibited at the InvalideS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
FIGURES SHOW DE-
CREASE IN AMER
|CA'S COMMERCE
(Ey The Associated Press J

Washington, D. c.. April 1S.-Amer-
ica's foreign trade for March was three
FrUarters Of a million less than for tho
same period last year, according to
figures made public here today.
The figures showed that exports for
the month totalled $3.50, ,OOO. 900, compar-
ed to ssoO.0oO,O0O in March, 1920. In
ports in March, 1921, were only $685.
100000 as against 1924 100000 last
year. leaving trade balance of but
S132, 100000. against $200.GO0,0OO i'll
March. 1920.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Unions Ask Delay.

Chicago. April 1S.-A request that
the United States railway labor board
postpone hearings on the request of 93
railroads for wage reductions. until the
three new members appointed by Presi-
dent Harding Saturday. reach here and
take their seats, was presented by six
teen railroad labor unions today.
The request came in the form of Il let
tel signed in behalf of the sixteen
unions by l.. T.. Sheppard. president of
the Order OF Railway Conductors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Bandit Walks in Front DO0r
and With Revolver For
ces Owner to Give
him Gems.
ESCAPES FRONT WAY
Proprietor, Alone, Mistakes
Bandit for a CustO-
mer.
(By The Associated Press. }

Des MOines, Iowa. April 1S.-
Diamonds valued at from $500 to
$4,000 were stolen from the MetrOpOli-
tan jewelry store at 9:30 o'clock this
morning.
Ben Zavat. the proprietor. left the
store alone and when he returned took
the bandit for customer. The latter
whipped out revolver and compelled
Zavat to permit him to take the dia-
monds. He put them in his pocket
and fled through the front door.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Denies the Request OF the
Unions for Postpone.
ment Until new Men,
bers Arrive.
l6 UNIONS ASKED IT
Employees of SO Railroads
Involved in the Coming
Hearing.
(By The Associated Press }

Chicago, April 1S.-The railroad
labor board has decided to proceed i'm
mediately with the consolidated wage
cases of 93 railroads, denying the
unions plea for poStponcmcnt until the
three new members of the board are
confirmed by the senate and take their
seats.
The carriers will open the hearing
and when their cvidcnce is in. recess
OF week will be taken TO permit the
unions to prepare their evidence The
employers will then have five days to
present their side.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18

\ + r r = \ \ \ = = 4
; CLEAN UP YOUR
YARDS TOMORROW

K Let Webster City retain it's
4 distinction as the town Of
X beautiful homes.
K No matter how large or how
K small your home is-no matter
K how stately or how humble
X it is your home.
X Do your spring cleaning to-
+ morrow If you can. Keep abreast
+ of the other home-folks in Web
X ster City by so doing.
K Any debris lying around
K papers, refuse. rubbish? Burn
( what you can; dispose of the
/ rest by having it carted away.
/ Little repairs needed around
( the house or garage? See to
them tomorrow.
How about the pathways? Do
K they need Strengthening? Fix
them up tomorrow.
Sfrubbery need trimming? Do
it tomorrow.
Try to make. your home and
yard the neatest, the cleanest,
+ in Webster City.
DO it tomorrow if you pos
sib!y can. Tomorrow means
Tuesday.
Don't put it off.
I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 + L 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
TERMINATION War
STATE MUST PRE-
CEDE DISARMAMENT
(Dy The Associated Press.) }

Washington, d. G.. April 1S.--Presi-
dent Harding contemplates taking no
steps toward international dfsarma-
ment until a technical state of peace has
been established. according to members
OF the WOmen's Council for World Dis
armament, who discussed the matter
With him today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
RED CROSS PRO-
VIDES FOR HOME
LESS IN MANILA
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington, ID. c., April 1S.-Four
hundred tents were provided by the
American Red Cross capter ut Manila,
p. l. for families rendered homeless by
fire there April l. The tents were turn
ed over to the local chapter Of the Red
Cross for distribution by the U. S.
Army. A feeding station was also
opened and infant clothing distributed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
GAS BURNER LEFT
OPEN; old COUPLE
ARE FOUND DEAD
(By The Associated Press. }

Burlington. Iowa. April 1S.-Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Shay, pioneer residents
of Burlington, were found dead in
their home last evening. Death had
been caused by gas. The bodies were
discovered by their daughters, who
forced an entrance into the house. One
burner Of the gas stove was open. 1t
is believed that the open burner was
accidental.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
PREPARE TO MANU.
FACTuRE REAL Beer
BECAUSE Of RULING
(By The Associated Press. J

Milwaukee, Wis, April 1S.-Appar-
entity because of ruling that prescrip-
tons may be written for AS gallons of
beer. the Milwaukee office of the inter
nal revenue department has been order
ed to get ready to superintend the
of real beer in Wisconsin,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
NO Information TO
JUSTIFY ARREST
Of Ex-SERv|CE men
(By The Associated Press.)

Seattle, Wash. April 1S.-Prosecut-
ing Attorney Selden. of Pierce county,
declared today that he had no informa-
tion under which he could prosecute
ROLAND Pothier and Robert ROsen-
blugh, former service men, for the
death of Major Cronkhite. who was
killed at Camp Lewis, Washington, in
October, 1913.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18

Mrs. II. II. Wepel, who lives south OF
town, has been very i'll for the past
week but is now improving. Her
daughter Gertrude has been with her
during her illness. c. Fl. Ratcliff and
family, who reside east Of the city,
visited at the Wepel home yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
POST OFFICE and
STORE ROBBED OF
MONEY AND CLOTHES

DeS MOines. Iowa. April 1S.-The
post office and store Mt Commerce.
west of here. were broken into and
robbed last evening. according to word
received by police officials in Polk
county. Some money and clothing
were taken. No value was estima ted
for the loss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Resolution introduced.

Washington, ID. c.. April 1S.-The
Kahn resolution asking an investiga-
ton into the escape of Grover Cleve-
land Bergdoll. wealthy draft evader.
to Germany was reported out today by
the house rules committee. Chairman
Campbell indicated that the house
might take action Oh it soon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
GOVERNMENT TO
INVESTIGATE ES-
CAPE OF BERCD0LL
(By The Associated press.) }

Washington. d. G., April 1S.--
The resolution to investigate the
escape of Grover Cleveland Berg
doll to Germany was adopted in the
house without opposition and after
brief debate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
Homer Gingham Winners.

This morning the high school paid
homage and gave hearty applause to
the winners of the gingham contest
which closed Friday night. The girls,
at Superintendent Kelly's solicitations.
We're asked to come before the school
and receive their premiums.
The results of the contest were very
pleasing and the girls are now con-
templating and planning their COM
mencement dresses. Mr.. Kelly. in
showing his appreciation of their ef-
forts, gave this quotation from Words
worth:
The gay bellies of fashion may boast
of excelling
In waltz or cotillion at whist or
quadrille;
And seek admiration by vauntinsly
telling
Of drawing and painting and musical
skill:
But give me the fair one in country or
city
Whose home and its duties are dear
to her heart:
Who cheerfully MARBLES some musical
ditty,
While plying the needle with ey.
quiSite art
The bright little needle, the swift fly
ing needle.
The needle directed by beauty and
art"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
ROME Will NOT Be
MEDIATOR between
GERMANY and ]. s,

Rome. April 1S.-TOrmal denial by
the Vatican was made today of re-
ports that it would act as intermediary
between Germany and the United
States in the formal presentation of
German propositions regarding repara-
tiOns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
CROWN FORCES KILL
Two OF own Men BY
MISTAKE IN IRELAND
(Ry The Associated Press J

Limerick, Ireland. April 1S-TwO
men of the crown forces were killed
and one wounded at the Hotel Connell.
County Limerick. last evening when
crown soldiers arriving in lorries mis-
took other soldiers in civilian clothes
for Sim Feiners and fired on them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
central AMER.
lean STATES
AGAINST panama
Central American Union
Will Join Costa Rica in
any War Against
Panama.
OVER BOUNDARY LINE
Costa Rica to Have Support
of Three Other Ma
ti0ns.
OVER BOUNDARY LINE
(By The Associated Press

Washington, y. c., April 1S.-Guate-
mala, Honduras and Salvatore. the new
Central American union, is pledged to
declare war with Costa Rica against
Panama, if Costa Rica deems such ac-
ton necessary in her boundary dispute
with Panama. according to official adj
vices received here today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
PRICE OF CRUDE
OIL ON INCREASE
ANNOUNCE AGENCIES
(By The Associated Press.

Pittsburgh. Pa. April lS.-An in
crease in the price of crude oil was
announced here this afternoon by the
large purchasing agencies. The in
crease ranges from 10 to - cents bar
rel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18

Orville B0yntOn, son of Mr. and Mrs.
c. l.. Boynton. underwent an operation
Saturday at the hospital here. He
broke his arm some time ago and the
bones failed to knit together. Saturday
la plate was put into the arm.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
DES MONIES PLANT
WILL RESUME WORK
WITH 1900 FORCE
(By The Associated Press. }

Dcs Moines. Iowa, April 1S.-It was
announced here today that the Ford
rlant here will resume operations with
:, full force of some 1000 men.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18
New Service Station.

Art Seamands has opened up a new
service station next to the Lawn Hill
store on the west end Of Second street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-18

]. s. Gingery of Eagle Grove former
local resident, was in the city ycster-
day.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-12-23
BE THE LOT

of our readers and prosperity follow our advertisers. is the holiday wish of THE LABOR NEWS.
Putnam patriot., 1921-01-28
ORDER OF NOTICE

State Of Connecticut, County OF
Windham, SIS, Putnam, January 20
1921. Clifford Barr VS.. Gertrude Barr
Upon the complaint Of the said Chf-
ford Barr claiming for reasons there
in set forth a divorce returnable be-
fore the Superior Court in and for
Windham County, on the lst Tuesday
OF February, A. D. 1921, it appearing
to, and being found by the subscrib-
ing authority, that the said defendant
is absent from this State-gone to
parts unknown: Therefore, ORDER
ED. That notice of the tendency of
said complaint be given by publishing
this order in the Putnam Patriot, a
weekly newspaper published in Put
nam in said County, two weeks sue
cessiyely. EDGAR NJ WARNER,
Clerk Of the Superior Court for Wind
ham County ga
Putnam patriot., 1921-01-28

John L. 0sier and R. L. Joslin OF
Putnam have formed a eo-partnerzhip
70 conduct a plumbing business III
Danielson.
Among candidates mentioned for
Judge Of the Norwich city court is At
sorney Arthur Libby. son Of Mrs. T.
A. Libby. Ring street
Senator Macdonald Of Putnam has
introduced 4 bill in the legislature au-
thoriring q trunk highway from Ne
ehaniesville 70 Grosvenordale.
John G. Johnson of this city is bead
Of a committee that Ia arranging an
exhibit Of sewing and embroidery silks
to be shown at an international expo
sition Of silk products to be held in
New York Feb. 7-l2.
Owing to large shaft at the Dyer
Dam. which furnishes power for the
Putnam trolley lines, being broken,
this city has been without service
since week ago this Friday. No cars
are moving on the division between
Danielson and North Grosvenordale,
and no definite statement has been
made of the time Of resumption Of ser
vice.
Putnam patriot., 1921-01-28
REMAINS TRANSFERRED

WITH great solemnity the remains
Of Mary Campbell, Robert Burns
Highland Mary" were transferred
recently from the OLD West kirkyari
in Greenock. Scotland. TO new grave
in Greenoek Cemetery From the
spot where Mary Was buried lS4 years
ago the coffin Was borne reverently on
the shoulders Of representatives OF
Burns clubs from all over the country
20 its new resting place, and a large
crowd Of Burns admirers attended an
impressive funeral service. Mary
Campbell, beautiful Argyllshire
girl, plighted her troth TO the poet af-
ter romantic courtship. but she died
Of fever. BY her Burns was inspired
TO some Of mis- most famous Scottish
love songs The monument which
Burns admirers erected on Mary's
grave in ls42 now covers the new
tomb.