davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
HUNT RINGLEADERS
IN RACE OUTBREAK
Martial Law Edict Lifted in
Tulsa-Plan to Rebuild
Negro Zone"
By Associated Pres.

bA Associated Press.
TULSA, Okla. June 3.-Search
for number of alleged ringIeaders
of the race riots of Tuesday night
and Wednesday. the lifting Of mar
tial law and progress of plans for
rebuilding a negro zone" were de-
velopments in Tulsa Friday
Adjutant General Barrett in
charge of the state troops here, an
nounced Friday afternoon he had the
names Of a number of persons sus-
pected of being ringleaders in the
trouble and that these persons when
apprehended would be turned over
TO the civil authorities.
Gen. Barrett told the chamber OF
commerce il was unnecessary 10
keep the state troops after Friday.
and in the, afternoon issued the gov
ernor's order restoring civil law.
The committee OF seven at con-
ference discussed the request OF
Gov. j. B. A. Robertson, for a
searching inquiry and decided the
best plan would be to handle the
investigation through the grand jury.
association. it was announced. will
be appointed. 10 cooperate with the
county attorneys staff.
The committee Of seven also con-
sidered the rebuilding plans and
steps are TO be taken TO provide a
well built negro section, this 10 be
done in part as an atonement for the
harm done. and also as an example
for other cities.
The committee expects no diff
Guilty in obtaining the $500, 90. it has
been decided is necessary to rebuild
homes owned by negroes.
An order was issued from military
headquarters early Friday demand
ing the arrest Of any one Offering for
recording deed or transfers Of any
property in the burned district.
Gen. Barrett. commanding Tulsa
county, under the martial law pro-
clamation in an order asserted that
Irresponsible persons were seeking
TO obtain the property at much less
than its value.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
ATTACKS GENERAL
DISARMAMENT PLAN
Borah Declares Proposals to
Broaden Amendment Would
Kill Naval Move.

10y ASSOCIATED Press
" 40 i-N''l Oh. June 8-Houss
proposals 10 broaden the Borah
ile'a- dlsar Iflafnent amendment IN
"a '@t aPPI'pl iall'h plll wplld
XIII lhe naval disarmament move
ilieI'l' sen. horah republican. Idaho,
V.''l eu Ilaay nishl ln a statement
ga cAlhs me suggestion or house.
IT we are sincerely going for
"arH win me question or disarma-
menL SAID sen. borah. 'and sim
ceIeIy oesifo1s ~ ourtaiAng eX-
pehalllres ana reaueing me chances
OF war We VIII start "here We can
START ana make progress, and that ~
Win me naval powers which are
no" lh acl'at haFal building COM
peluoh.
l' - lS iLleNpealehl ar ms time 20
neg olla-e -'T I-auc,ion az armies. .
sen hofah declared. Ut seems 20
me- ne sa-a. IL Inose VINO are sug-
sesllns ihtt me disarmament
am e'ai''eAl 'e 'rnaaenel 20 include
-aIa FORCES "s wen as naval forces
VIII Ie'er- -pp" lH' SITUATION as u
no" exists I'D Europe new VIII read
~ ooi---i' .lia- I'd iHls broaden
Tue a'.'e'.-.-''- l7 I'D HiIi me whole
az. 'li-eN -- IS Impossible 70
mae any neaa"1y ar All N the
en- q, r,,-a,. " pres
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
MUNITION PLANT IN
DUBLIN SET ON FIRE

DUBLIN. June 3.-The National
Shell factory, which was esta blished
during the war for the manufacture
OF ammunition for the British navy.
was set on FIRE at $50 O'Clock Fri
day evening shortly afterward The
building was blazing fiercely.
The manufacture Of shells on the
premises had been discontinued for
some time. but inside the building
were large quantities OF military
stores and automobiles.
The factroy adjoined the military
park. and the gate was strongly
guarded.
Late Friday night Dublin castle
announced that owing 10 the efhcien-
cy Of the FIRE brigade and the as
sistance rendered by the troops. the
fire eventually was overcome. A
quantity Of stores was destroyed,
but the repair shops were saved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
BURKETT JURY
DISAGREES And
is DISMISSED
Fail to Reach Any Verdict in
Lads Case After Hours
of DeliberatiOn.
SHOWS LITTLE CONCERN
Boy Calm Upon Hearing Dis
missal- May Not Attempt
Second Trial.

KNCX, Ind, June 3.-Judge Pen
tecost dismissed the jury hearing the
case of Cecil Burkett. IL harged
with the murder of his playmate.
Benny Slavin, today when the fore
man Of the jury said an agreement
was impossible.
The jury had been out 1s hours
and argued all night over Cecils
fate
Ma" Burkett, the boys mother.
surrounded by her brood Of seven
children, broke down and wept for
the first time since the trial.
Cecil displayed no concern over
the fact that the jury failed 10 ac-
quit him.
"Oh. il don't make any difference
to me- he sa ID, sticking his hands
in his bulging pockets. only I hope
l don't have TO come back here
again"
The boy has been calm through
out his trial for shooting seven-year-
old Benny slavin.
Saves Map.
After the verdict he tucked the
little thumb-worn map-his version
Of the ragedy--back in his blouse.
I'm going swimming as soon as
they let me out Of here. ma said
Cecil. Ma did not answer.
It's been awful cooped up here
all the time. I'll be glad TO get
out"
Cecil, although the jury disagreed.
will get out too.
He is under $4,000 bonds raised
by the citizens of era, not far from
here.
None Of the attorneys for the
state were in the courtroom when
the judge dismissed the jury. 1t is
not known whether they will at
tempt To try the boy again.
Voices Of the jurymer could be
heard from the little alcOve above
the country courthouse all night.
They pleaded. argued, and became
angry with one another.
They had their own convictions as
to the fate of the boy and stuck by
them.
CeciTs case was discussed by
candle light, a storm having put the
electric lights out of commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
WiIkeSOn Sentenced
to Long Prison Term
Court Overrules Motion TO
Discharge and Denies
New Hearing.
- - NM

Special % The News Times
ELKHART. Ind, June Sin Elk
hart Superior court Friday Judge
w. B. lille overruled the motion OF
the defense asking the discharge OF
George WIIkeson Of South Bend
who had been convicted OF incest.
on the ground that the verdict. as
returned by the jury. had not beea
properly prepared following the
courts ruling.
Sentence was imposed by the
court hxins Wilkeson's punishment
al two 10 L years in state prison as
prescribed by the statute There
upon the defense Med a motion for
a retrial which was also overruled,
and the defendant was then grant
ed Is days in which TO perfect an
appeal 20 a highe- court.
Wilkesons bond was fixed az
5000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
WILL STAGE MIMIC
NAVAL OPERATIONS
Issue Instructions to Fleet for
Joint Battle Attack on
Old Vessels.

NEW YORK. June 3.-Inzruc-
tions TO the fleet for the joint army
an dnavy battle operations against
surrendered German war craft and
the obsolete battleship Iowa off the
Virginia capes from June q TO July
90. was made public Friday and re-
veals an elaborate program of mimic
warfare.
The enemy vessels 10 be destroyed
by aircraft and gunhre include the
U-1I7 U-l4O. I'll. UB-3S. the de-
strcyers C-1O2. S-132. V-4s. the
cruiser Frankfort and the battleship
Ostfriesland
The former German craft will be
brought 10 the firing point and an
chored in position about so miles
east or Cape Charles light vessel in
not less than so fanthoms Of water.
II more than one ship OF type
TO be bombed is in the same vicinity.
the submarine or destroyer % he
bombed Will be distinguished by red
u nlLE anu DAuE NAlNar1 tLA the 4FEk
70 avoid confusion.
Opening operations against the L.
III VIII be launched by naval plans
using 163 pound bombs If this sub
marine has not been sunk By the ma
val aircraft. army planes viii attack
with $50 pound bombs. Should the
aircraft fail 20 sink the other sLb-
marines a division a destroyers will
attack by gun FIRE
Attacks by all aircraft Will be
made az a maximum speed.
The submarines viii be anchored
IN column formation. 200 yards
apart. The destroyers. one for each
submarine. viii then approach from
a distance Of 5000 yards AID attack
opening FIRE 81 not less than 5000
yards Each destroyer will be al
loved ten rounds per gun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
SEN. REED ATTACKS
GRAIN REGULATION
Says "RepOsing of Broad Pow.
ers in Department Heads
Is SOcialistic.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. June discus
sion Of the Capper-Tincher bill 20
regulate grain exchanges before the
senate agriculture committee Friday
developed into a snarl on the sub
iect OF delegation Of congressional
authority 10 administrative officials
II eliminated IN the declaration OF
Sen. Reed. democrat Missouri that
he could not diferentiate between
government by an individual board
or commission. and the government
OF William III OF Prussia.
The Missouri senator delivered a
broads.de against provisions OF the
grain bill. the packer control meas
ure and others which contemplate
repos.ng broad powers 10 make rules
and regulations in department heads
or missions IL was nothing
short OF socialfstic. he said
Take the present secretary OF az
ricuiture. and I mean no criticism
20 him personally" said Mr. Reed
He's an editor He's not a lawyer.
has never held a judgeship and
probably knows no more about big
business than any one Of a hundred
thousand farmers. You give him
this power. Then. he hires an army
OF unemployed who have not even
made a success OF their own bust
ness. 20 draft these regulations and
then signs them"
Mr.. Reed added that ali regula-
lions drafted under delegated power
In the past had been written by
doctors % something or other"
They always refuse 20 alter them.
he said "holding on 10 the first
draft in the tenac!ty OF their own
ignorance"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
DENIES HAVING
HAD ANY PART
IN CONSPIRACY
Appearance of Defendants
Brother Furnishes Sensa-
ton at Warsaw.
INSURANCE MEN TESTIFY
Tell of Policies for $4,000
Italian Also Called 10
Witness Stand.

BY Associated Press.
WARSAW. Ind. June s. Testi-
mony from Arthur Decker. younger
brother Of the defendant. against
his brother from "Dago" John In
Magnolia. an Italian. himself once
accused Of the crime. ana numerous
insurance agents. featured the third
day Of the trial here of Virgil Deck
or. 9 year old farmer boy. charged
with the murder OF Leroy Lovett.
his associate and double"
In its efforts 90 show the motive
for the crime IN the conception of
sinister plot by the Decker family
20 lure Leroy Lovett 90 a cabin on
the banks of the Tippecanoe river
and after killing him t0 claim the
body as that of Virgil Decker and
subsequently 20 get $4,000 I'M life
insurance taken out by Virgil Deck
or and made payable 10 Fred Deck
or, his brother. the prosecution Of
fered testimony OF three Insurance
agents Testimony OF those Wit
nesses brought out the fact that the
boy obtained the policies upon his
life totalling more than S24 600
within two weeks. that he applied
for more and that the applications
were made out but a short time be-
fore Lovett was killed.
Furnishes Sensation.
The sensation OF the afternoon
came when "a younger brother OF
Fred Decker took the witness sta-d.
Clad in the uniform of a sailor. ne
awkwardly climbed into the white
stand and timidly gazed about in
search OF his brother. When ne
saw him there was a heeting smile
OF recognition.
During the Qestioning by attor-
neys for the state young Decker hes
itated frequently and sometimes
appeared reluctant 20 answer.
do YOU intend 90 tell the truth
in this trial. Attorney Lee Stocky.
Off the state. demanded. The Wit
ness said that ne did
rs 10 not true" the attorney con-
tinued. that since coming here 10
Warsaw as a witness. that YOU have
been approached on the outside and
asked 90 leave town. Were YOU not
asked this afternoon 20 leave and
go back 20 the farm p" The boy
answered that he had not
Judge J. v. Roysa here interrupt
ed the questioning. demanding 10
know in what way if any. the wit
ness had been tempered with The
Continued on Page Four)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
CARNEGIE GIFT CT
$4,000 IS AWARD
TO NOTRE DAME U.
Foundation Endorses EndOw,
ment and Expansion
Plan of School.

At a mass meeting OF students at
noon Friday. DR.. James A Burns.
G. S. c.. announced the gift OF
$4,000 just made to the University
or Notre Dame by the Carnegie
Foundation
Only a short time ago the general
education board OF the Rockefeller
Foundation expressed it's commen-
dation OF Notre Dame in a most
substantial way by granting the the
university an endowment fund Of
$3.50, 900. Now comes the approval
Of the Carnegie Foundation enthusi-
astically expressed by the president
OF the board. These associations for
the promotion of education in Amer
lea. in making these gifts express
complete confidence which extends
20 the future as well as 10 the pres
ent Notre Dame.
The gifts of both these founda-
tions are TO be used for general edu-
cation. They cannot. under the
terms be used to promote religious
instruction as such.
The ac-ion OF these boards is
therefore a cIearcut statement Of
their conviction that Notre Dame is
working in the broad, general inter
ests Of the country" DR.. Burns said
Friday. This conviction Is base
uLon facts with which many people
are not so familiar as they should
be.
Cites Liberallty of Charter.
The charter under which Notre
Dame was established has been e
scribed as one Of the most liberal
charters in America" DIR. Burns
continued NO one has ever been
prevented from attending or gradu-
ating from the university in any
department because of the religious
belief he may have held. II is Of
interest in this connection 70 note
the actual state Of affairs at pres
emit The most important body con-
cerned with the financial admins
tration Of the university is the board
OF lay trustees. Under the policy
adopted by the board of several Of
its members will always be nom
Catholics The faculty is equally
liberal in its composition. Many
professors have been and are mem
hers OF religious bodies other than
Catholic An attitude of unqualified
respect for the particular religious
opinions Of individual students has
been firmly maintained by the uni
vers!ty.
"A large number OF loyal alumni
are non-CathOlics, and at tho pres
ent time a considerable portion Of
the student body adhere 90 beliefs
quite DIVERGENT from that OF the
Catholic student. Non-CatholiCs in
Continued on Page FOur)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
TWO DEPUTIES BEATEN
BY CHICAGO NEGROES
BY United Press

BY United Press
CHICAGO. June 3.-Two deputy
marshals were badly beaten by a
gang Of $50 negroes on the south
side here Friday
The deputies. Sam Howard and
Frank Campbell, both white. at
tempted 10 arrest Albert r. Robin
son, negro, who failed % answer a
summons as a witness.
While taking him by force other
negroes gathered. The deputies were
beaten about the face and their
guns taken away from them. They
escaped the mob by jumping on 4
street car
Police believed the negroes. not
knowing that the men were depu-
ties, thought they were abusing
Robinson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
ARTHUR DECKER TESTIFIES FOR STATE
Smallest Man ON
Earth is Refused
DiUOrce byCOurt

By Associated Press.
LAPORTE. Ind. June g. A petit
ton for divorce from his American
wife was denie dChe Nah. retired
Chinese circus performer OF this
city. who claims 20 be the smallest
man In the world. in circuit court
here Friday. The Chinaman assert
ed in his petition that mis- wife left
their home here some time ago and
went 10 Pennsylvania 90 visit her
parents without first gaining his con-
sent. The court held this not suffi-
Client grounds for a divorce. Che
Nah. who is 81 years old. is only
% inches high. His wife. who is Of
normal size, is SO years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
KentnCkianS Not
NO1C Welcomed BY
Genial Salesman
Smiles and Warm Handshakes
Mean But Little Now
TO Blanchard.

Eddie Blanchard. accommodating N
motorists who venture through Rer-
riea Center on their way 20 and
from Niles and Benton Harbor IS
losing faith in mankind, especially
those of the gasoline buggy type
and with whom he holds no ac-
queintance. Eddie believes that he
has reason and is prompted by il
as he views the emptiness Of the
cash drawer in the Blanchard simp-
son filing station in the Niichigan
hamlet.
The money till is in mourning
through the loss OF the Sos in cash
that at noon yesterday gave it an
air Of prosperity. Green-backs and
silver, together with the nickels and
coppers that had left the pockets
OF apparently honest motorists. were
welcomed 10 the cash drawer OF the
little oil shop. But they left more
rapidly than the Came-and now
Eddie and his business partner con-
slider their time lost and see the
need Of many additional sales Of gas
oline and oil that the profits may
meet the loss Of yesterday
still In Business.
Pleasant smiles from masculine
motorists in the future, viii arouse
the suspicious Of a keep out" plac-
ard q -
ton. Or Eddie, after a nights
sleep, may deem it the best policy
10 carry the revenue from his bust
ness in a wallet. deep in his pocket
What's the use TO lock the door
after the horse is stolen?" Eddie
was asked, and the broad grin told
the curious that he wasn't enter
tanning the thought OF going out
Of business" even after his $50 loss
Kentucky motor licenses will not
be received as warmly as i'm the
past, and the handshake OF the maio
from the Blue Grass regions WIFI
send a chill down Eddie's spine.
Three gentlemen from ole Kaintuck
had best keep out Of his path. Ed
die isn't violent-hasn't been-but
he might be.
Eddie likes to give service to his
customers He likes 10 be congeniaI
TO them, and accommodating too.
But ne has never been able 10 de-
termine the evil that rests beneath
tn outward appearance of one with
a winning smile and a regular hand
shake He would loan that type OF
a man his last button-or would
have until yesterday. Now it's Diff
ferent.
He Remembers.
South Bend police as we'll as the
custodians Of the law in other cities
Of Northern Indiana and Southern
Michigan. have been asked 10 keep
an open optic for the Kentuck trio
who yesterday afternoon rifed the
cash drawer in the Blanchard Simp-
son service station. while Eddie
poured oil into the engine of their
car. and after he had filled the gas
tank with fluid that makes the mo-
tor hum. He didn't know il at the
time. nor was it until after they had
welcomed his advice Of the best road
10 Benton Harbor, and babe him
good luck that he found the money
box-empty.
But Eddie has the price Of their
gas and oil bill and the fattery and
compliments that were bestowed up
on him by the trio-as well as
mental picture Of the "meanest
crooks on earth"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
KENYON FLAYS
u. S. SHIPPING
BOARD HEADS
Senate Hears Charges of Mis-
management and Graft
Against Board.
PASS DEFICIENCY BILL
Adopt Appropriation Garry
ing Sl56,OOO,OOO-Add
LenroOt Amendment.

~ -h97''latNN AFoo
WASHINGTON. June after
hearing denunciation Of the ship
ping board for it's mismanagement
of the merchant marine by Sen.
Kenyon. republican. Iowa. n d
others. the senate Friday approved
SIS. 900. 900 deficiency appropria-
ton for il and a few hours later
passed the deficiency appropriation
bill carrying a total If 1856, 100000
inclusive Of the shipping board item.
In approving the appropriation,
the senate added an amendment.
offered by Sen. Lenroot, republican,
Wisconsin. directing the board 10 sell
all wooden ships by oct. 1. next.
The board in its management Of
the merchant marine was described
by Sen. Kenyon as eXtravagant,
wasteful and "reeking with graft"
other senator's. including Pamerene.
democrat, Ohio. and PoindeXter. re-
publican. Washington. also denounc-
ed it. but Sens. Edge, republican,
New Jersey: Jones, republican.
Washington. and others, while say
ing that there had been extrava-
gance and waste in the past, argued
that the new board soon 10 be ap-
pointed should not be penalized
through the lack OF funds for mis-
takes which were water over the
dam
Attacks Salaries.
Salaries paid shipping board Of
fcials and employees were the par
ticu-ar target which Sen. Kenyon
shot his hottest nvectives. He read
into the record a list OF the higher
paid officials many drawing salaries
running into FIVE figures and showed
20 the senate a book a foot square
and half an inch thick, which, he
said. contained only the names Of
employees OF the board
Estimating that the shipping board
operations were resulting in a daily
loss to the government Of from
100000 to S1.00O.OOO Sen. Kenyon
declared that unless these expenses
can be stopped the American people
will not stand for this sort Of thing
much longer"
The Iowa senator's charges arous-
cd the senate so that in the debate
Of two hours duration that followed.
half a dozen senators were on their
feet at the same time. seeking either
to denounce the board and its ad-
CONTINUED on Page Four)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
FAIL TO FIND TRACE
OF KIDNAPPED CHILD
BY Associated Press

NEW YORK. June 3.-The fate
OF hve-year-old Giuseppi Verotta.
hdnaLed last week from his par
ent's home in the Italian quarter,
was still a mystery Friday night
The police expected 20 find the
youngster after arresting five Itai-
ians early Friday in connection
with his disappearance, but moth
ms developed 70 indicate whether
the boy is dead or alive. The pris-
oners are being held without bail.
The child's mother was reported
in critical condition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04

Michigan Fair and continued cool satur-
day: sunday fair. slowly rising tempera-
ture.
Indiana: Fair and cooler Saturday. sun
cay fair and continued cool
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04
Introduce Newlywcds.

After the introduction OF The
Tower OF Babel celebrities came
the call for the June brides and
grocms. As their names We're call
81 the couples went from the au-
dicnce 20 the stage, where they
Cnnfinued ON PnEc Fourl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-04

Continued ON Page FOur)
The Washington times., 1921-03-21

<ambassador: Mrs. Harry Daugherty.
wife OF the Attorney General, and
Mrs. Edward B. Mclean.
| -*-
| Society Is taking a great interest
in the military and naval ball for the
benent OF the welfare work OF the
Woman's Army and Navy League.
which will be given Wednesday eve-
ming. March 80. at the willard.
| A partial list of the box holders in
president of the league; Mrs. Sllas
Casey. Admiral Bronson. Mrs. stephen
B. Elkins. Mrs. Julian James, Mrs.
Francois Berger Moran. Mrs. Charles
Boughton Wood. Mrs. Victor kauff-
mann, Mrs. John #. Faure.- Mrs. Il. s.
Bailey Mrs. Joseph Thropp. Mrs.
Samuel Winslow and Mrs. NJ. S. Van
Wrinkle.
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, COM
mandant United States marine corps,
is chairman of the floor committee.
His aides are Capt. Earl Jenkins, u.
s. M. c.: Capt. Alfred johnson, u. s.
A.. and Comdr. Theodore Jewell. U.
s. N. Miss Carolyn Nash is chairman
OF the girls floor committee.
One OF the novel events of Easter
| week will be the presentation OF
Really Truly Land" a fairy play
| with dancing. for the benefit of the
Washington Humane Society, Fri
| day afternoon. April I, at Polls The
| ster. Nearly 200 children will take
nart in this charming drama. M;s
Edward Goring Bliss, the author Of
the play is directing II and all who
have been privileged to see the 9TH
er plays that Mrs. Bliss has staged
Will look forward to this years per-
J formance with great expectations.
! A partial list of patronesses in
cludes Mrs. Chandler Anderson, Mrs
J. N. Andrews. Mrs. Tasker II. Bliss
Mrs. Cromwell Brooks. Madam Cell
! lardet. Mrs. Joseph Frelinghuysen.
Mrs. Francis p. Garvan. Mrs. John
Hays Hammond. Mrs. John b. Hem
derson, Mrs. Charles Hamlin, Mrs
George X. McLanahan, Mrs. Charles
Marlatt. Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. p. Lee
Phillips. Mrs. Armistead Peter. Mrs
Sarah Lee Phillips, Mrs. Warren De-
lano Robbins, Mrs. William Cary
Sanger. Mrs. w. w. Spauldlng, Mrs
Corcoran Thorn, Mrs. Charles Bough-
ton Wood, and Mrs. Edward b. Nc
| Lean