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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
PREMIERS DISCUSS
EMPLOYMENT PROBLEM

INVERNESS. Oct. 4.-Premier
Lloyd George, acknowledging the
present action OF the freedom Of In
verness today. lengthily discussed
the problem Of unemployment. OF
which he spoke in general terms
without divulging what schemes. if
any the government had devised for
dealing with the question. There
could be no scheme, he declared.
without the approval of the cabinet
and parliament.
National honor" said the pre-
mier. demands that those willinr
but unable TO work must be saved
from starvation. The measure Of
relief likewise depends upon the ma
tiOnal resources"
Mr.. Lloyd George spoke hopefully
OF the Washington conference, de-
claring that it will constitute one
of those outstanding events which
Will affect human history for CEN
turtles
He predicted that the Irish con
ference would succeed only if those
engaged in the negotiations took ac-
count Of the common sense opinion
in both countries instead Of consid-
ering the views OF extremists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
INDUSTRIAL COURT
WAITS FOR ACTION
State Organization to Deal
With Strikes Marks-Time
as Miners Defy.

PITTSBURG. Kan. oct. At viii
cost the state OF Kansas $1,000 a ton
10 mine coal. miners leaders said
Tuesday night as they viewed with
Citisfaction the complete tie-up Of
the coal industry in this state. Not
even dinkey hole with its wagon
load or two OF coal a day was beins
worked. Water was flooding the
biz workings as the strike 10 a FIN
ishS I'm support of Alexander Howatt
and August Dorchy continued.
Al the miners headquarters, a
thousand men were gathered ready
10 march on any mine which resum-
cd operations. but no such action was
necessary. There were no reports
~ violence or disorder throughout
the district
Thus far the Kansas Industrial
court has taken no action 20 deal
Wl.h the strike. With its powerful
machinery designed 20 prevent just
such "a crisis as has already occur
red. the court seemingly is marking
-ime 10 see what John l. Lewis and
she international organization OF the
miners will do In the emergency,
IIowatt's forces having defed both
Lewis and the courts TO step in and
end the strike while Howatt is in
TAIL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05

Arb1tCkLe VIII Be
arrested for Dry
Violation Today

SAN FRANCISCO, oct. 1.-The
source Of a part OF the liquor that
was delivered 10 the hotel suite of
Roscoe C'Fatty'') Arbucklee when a
party was given following which the
death OF Miss Virginia Rape occur
red, was disclosed mere Tuesday in
an affidavit published in the san
Francisco Bulletin.
At the same time il was announc-
ed by Robert II. Mccormack. as
sistant United States attorney gem
eral, in charge OF prohibition prose
cutions. that arrangements have
been completed 20 arrest Arbuckle
for alleged violations Of the prohi-
bition law when he arrives here
Wednesday.
The afivadit was made by Jack
Lawrence, who confessed that he
was a whisky runner" Lawrence
in his affidavit made statements as
follows.
on saturday. Sept. 3. I delivered
four bottles of Of whisky at the St.
Francis. and on Monday. the 5th,
| delivered y more bottles
Mccormack announced that two
others will be arrested with Arbuckle
! Wednesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
LABOR FEDERATION Is
HIT BY SLUMP, REPORT

WASHINGTON, oct. Hard hit
by the industrial depression the
American Federation Of Labor faces
what IS declared 20 be the worst
crisis in its history.
The organization which has glor-
led in supremacy over the labor
movement Of the world has suffered
enormous losses. II was learned
Tuesday.
According TO reliable sources. be
tween 900, 900 and 1900. 900 mem
bers have dropped from its rolls
since the beginning Of the year. At
the peak Of its strength the organiza-
ton had approximately 100000
mem bers and at the first OF the
year claimed 20 be we'll on the way
70 the 100000 mark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
START 100000 SUIT
AGAINST ]. DEMPSEY

BATAVIA. y. Y. Get 4-Trial Of
the 100000 action OF Frank p.
SpeUman Of this city against Jack
Dempsey. heavyweight champion
pugii!st and Dempseys manager.
Jack KearnS. was begun in the SUI
preme court here Tuesday. Spell
man alleges that he is entitled TO
the 100000 as 25 per cent Of Demp-
seys profits in a motion picture
serial
The jury was completed al the
morning session and SpeIlman was
on the stand all afternoon. he de-
scribed his meeting with Dempsey
in Cleveland after Dempsey had won
the title from Willard and gave his
version OF the alleged orIl agree
ment made by himself. Dempsey
and Kearns. Dempsey was IN court
all day. He lounged back in q big
chair. but apparently missed moth
Ing OF the proceedings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
BILLION FRAUD
SWINDLEBARED
IN STATES net
Gigantic POnzi Scheme is
Charged at Omaha in Ar
rest of Financiers.
GRAND JURY NDICTS .
Scores of Others May be Ins
vOlved in Huge Scheme
of Failures.

OMAHA. Neb-. oct. with ntns
leading fnanciers OF this city now
under arrest. and indictments for
scores OF others reported 20 have
been made TO the grand jury. a bill
lion dollar financial scandal that may
easily rival the astounding schemes
of POnzi has been sensauonaIIy dis
closed here today
Developments in the new charge Of
fraud carried on in a gigantic scale
are pending here tonight as other
warrants for many prominent busi-
ness men. bankers and manufactur-
ers, are being served.
O. NJ. Brictson. president Of the
Brictson Tire Mfg. Co., which re-
Gently went in the hands Of a re-
ceiver on the petition of STOCKHOLM
ers, was among The men first ar
rested
Conspire With Failures.
Several prominent bankers were
also waiting at Tie court house to-
! day for warrants.
The total involved IN failures in
| Omaha IS estimated as high as ST.
/ 600. 600, 900. Although authorities
have not disclosed the nature OF their
evidence it is believed that the state
viii attempt TO prove the failures
/ resulted from a colossal fraud con-
! spiracy.
other men who are already under
arrest include.
Edward h. Quincy. president OF
the Lion Bonding and Security Co.
prominent banker and politician.
There are three indictments against
him. charging embezzlement and
theft OF more than $500. 900 Of funds
and certificates Of deposit and notes
/ belonging TO the company.
Prominent Banker Involved.
Ward +. Shafer. president and di-
rector Of ". F. Shafer Il Co. adver-
Using novelties and vice president
and director OF the American Bank
/ Building Co. Each o. these concerns
/ is now in the hands OF a receiver.
/ Three indictments against Shafer
/ charges embezzIement OF sums ag-
/ gregating $4,000 and conspiracy 10
/ embezZle
Marion Shafer. president and di-
I rector Of the American Bank Build
I ing Co. and vice president and di-
rector of II. r Shafer q Co. IN
I dictments similar 90 those returned
against Ward r. Shafer. his brother.
/ Robert Bryan, secretary and treas
urer and general manager OF the
/ Great Western Commercial Body Co..
/ two indictments charging embezzle-
I ment.
Hold Big FinanCier.
Sam 3. Musser. president OF the
I American Brokerage e. Developments
Co. and Ruth Q. Strickland. secre-
/ tary-treasurer OF the company. three
/ indictments charging obtaining
money b. false pretenses through the
\ sale Of OF leases IN Montana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
Historic Series to Open
This Afternoon as
Rivals Vie For
Pennant.
THE PROBABLE LINEUP.
Nationals. Americans.

NEW YORK, Oct. 4-The dream
Of the Metropolitan baseball fans
has become reality.
For years local followers of the
national game have hoped for a
world series battle between the New
York Nationals and American Lea
que teams Now. after 10 years Of
waiting, the Giants and the Yankees,
winners of their respective league
titles. are to grapple for the supreme
prize Of professional baseball, the
championship Of the world.
At historic Polo Grounds Wednes-
day afternoon the rival league 1921
pennant winners meet in the first
of a series Of nine games.
Led by John McGraw and Miller
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
ORGANIZE j. S. HUB
FOR AIDING RELIEF
Col. Arthur Woods of New
York City Chosen Head
of Harding's Plan.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Col. Ar
thur Woods. former police commits
sioner of New York, Will head the
central agency to be established here
by the national conference on unem-
ployment to coordinate emergency
relief OF the worthless wage learners
throughout the country.
The conference desires, Sec'y Hoo
yer said, in making the announce
ment Tuesday, to see the whole
country organized on a community
basis 70 effect the distribution Of
jobs to the involuntary idle through
efficient operation of the emergency
program adopted last week.
Informal machinery. voluntary in
its nature, is being set up in the
form Of one~of the conference com
mittees, which under the direction
Of Col. Woods can receive reports
from various communities Of the
progress being made and transmit
TO the different localities successful
employment methods tried out in
others.
Hope vas expressed IN high ad-
ministration circles Tuesday that
Pres't Harding's suggestion for a
review by community authorities OF
the unemployment situation and
steps taken TO alleviate IL In local
areas would produce a picture from
which it would be possible TO deter
mine where there is evidence OF
"slackerism" in any community.
Reports OF local organizations are
coming in TO the conference stead
lily. Mr.. Hoover said Tuesday, adding
that kilograms had been received
from the mayors Of Memphis. Chat
tanooga and Nashville, Tenn. and
Youn gstown, o.. stating that they
were organizing 20 meet their IN
employment situations along the
lines suggested by the conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
SCanty Model to
Pose to J1trymen
in "DiOine Form"

ST. LOUIS. No. oct. Audrey
Munson. wearing a smile and her
street clothes. went on trial here
Tuesday for alleged conspiracy to
corrupt the public morals.
She Immediately asked a jury
trial, and examination OF prospect
i've jurors disclosed that not one ask
cd 10 be excused from duty.
The goth century Venus was ar
rested here at a theater during the
showing Of her film, Innocence. %
IL was charged she posed almost
nude" at the performance.
The criminal court building was
jammed-with men. Reports circu-
lated that the famous model would
pose in court TO prove her innocence
of the charges preferred against her
by the church federation.
Her defense, II was said, is that
display Of her divine form" was
art and nothing more.
Judge Calvin Miller disappointed
the eager crowd when it was an
nounced that Miss MunsOn would
pose for him and the jury at a pri-
vate exhibition late today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
GRAIN DEALERS TO
FIGHT NEW COOP
MOVE BY FARMERS
Deny Charge of S25O,OOO
Fund to Ruin u. S. Grow
ers' Corporation.

CHICAGO, oct. 4.-Middlemen In
the grain trade melting here in the
Grain Dealers National association
voted Tuesday TO continue their fight
against the farmers cooperative
grain marketing movement They
endorsed the campaign conducted by
their special executive committee
headed by r I. Mansfield. Of Chicago
ard ordered it to continue it's work
for the next year.
This committee was called into be-
ing last June following OrganiZah tor
o. the United States Grain Growers
Inc, a national cooperative corpor-
alton OF farmers, fostered largely by
the American Farm Bureau fedora
ton.
In this interval, Mr.. Mansfield re-
ported Tuesday. the committee has
functioned so well that the emery
ency situation has been met and met
successfully. Our opponents are not
functoning and are meeting with
very little response in their cam
paign."
Denies "Slush" FUND.
Reports that the grain trade had
raised a fund Of S25O,OOO for SIS
counter campaign. he declared un-
true. He presented a financial state
ment showing total receipts of $40,
36S,59
OF this S31,1OO was received from
grain exchanges, $500 from the Grain
Dealers National association S6,675
as special contributions, from Chica-
go board Of trade members, S2,O96
in outside contributions and interest
1855.
Vigorous warning was given the
grain men by Mr.. Mansfield that the
work must be carried on for their
own preservation He urged a
concerted and sustained campaign
Of education for the producer and
the consumer"
Failure 10 follow up this work SO
well begun" he declared, will re-
suit in a food OF adverse legislation
IN even new and more visionary
marketing schemes and finally
without doubt, in the concentration
Of the great bulk Of the grain bust
ness in the United States IN the
hands Of a few powerful interests"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
LEADERS UNITE
TO STOP SALES
TAX SENTIMENT
Penrose Declares Measure is
Merely a Temporary and
Emergency Measure.
REED HITS REPUBLICANS
Fordney, Sponsor of House
Tax Bill, Cites White
House Agreement.

WASHINGTCN Oct 4-Further
revenue revision legislation ought 20
De enacted as soon as possible.
Chairman PCnroSe. Of the senate
finance committee. said Tuesday in
a tatement emphasizing that the
y nding measure was merely Of a
temporary and emergency charac-
ter. Discussing the sales tax, Sen.
Penrose said there was mo use to
advance novel or untried sugges-
tions Of taxation at a time when
prOmptnes5 OF action Of some kind
is the slogan"
House leaders were even more
pronounced in their views. Rep.
Mondeu. Of Wyo. the republican
leader, declared that no such pro-
posal could be put through the
house
Mr. Mondell insisted that there
had been no change in the house
sentiment that there should be a
lifting and not "A shifting Of taxes
FOrdney Cites Agreement.
Mr. Fordney took a similar view
and IL was indicated that house lead
ers would insist upon a tax revision
program substantially in accord
with that agreed upon at the white
house conference last August.
Sen. Penrose said there were many
sources Of revenue and methods OF
taxation that ought to be considered
by congress at an early date and
that he intended to address the SEN
ate on this particular subject
Just as soon as the pending bill
becomes a law" he added. Il hope
To sfsnsit ta the consideration Of
s9me tribunal, whether a special tax
committee or the committees OF the
house and senate. a number OF sug-
gestious that may be fruitful.
Meantime we have only one thing
90 do:
Get the country out Of the depths
into which it has been plunged, re-
store business. industrial activities
and employment and correct incon-
venIences as much as possible
Sen. Reed Attacks Bill.
Senate consideration Of the ia,
OH was confined Tuesday TO a vigOr-
Gus assault on the measure by Sen
Reed. of Mo. a democratic member
OF the finance committee. He de-
nounced the bill as an Infamou:
piece of legislation" and declared
that the republican plan 20 relieve
the wealthy corporations and in.
dividuals of a large portion of theil
taxes was "a boot-ncking perform
auce."
Several amendments TO the ta'
bill DESIGNED to stimulate construc
ton Of homes were proposed Tues
dav by Sen. Calder. of y. Y. heaC
Of the special senate committee
which some time ago made an inves
tigatiOn of building conditions
Another would provide that tax
paycrs shall be allowed an eNemp
ton up TO S2.OOO on money received
"a interest on funds loaned To-
| building or purchasing dwellings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
WOODS NOMINATION Is
CONFIRMED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON. Oct 4. - The
nomination OF Mai. Gen. Leonard
Wood 10 be general of the
Philippine islands was confirmed late
Tuesday by the senate. thereby per-
hitting his retirement Wednesday
from active service In the army and
immediate assumption Of the COVER
norship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
BANDITS NAB $4,000
FROM L. S. PAYMASTER

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 4.-Three
bandits Tuesday held up and robbed
Andrew B. Detweiter. a paymaSter
for the United States shipping board,
of $4,000 on the Fort Mifiin road
near Hog Island.
Detweiter was on his way 10 the
Hog Island shipyards to pay off the
port crews of the 81 vessels tied up
there. The bandits appeared in a
blue automobile and deliberately ran
their car into the one occupied by
the paymaster. The cars cOllided
head-on and before the paymaster
and his guard could received they
were covered with autOmatics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
KHAN VICTIM. STABBED
IN WACO RIOT, DYING

WACO. Tex. Oct. 4.-Louis Crow.
who was stabbed during the clash
at Lorena Saturday night. when
Sheriff Buchanan attempted TO stop
Ku Klux Khan parade. was re-
ported dying Tuesday night Grow
is Sc years old and has a wife, but
no children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
PRESBYTERIANS OPEN
ANNUAL STATE SYNOD

TERRE HAUTE, Oct. dele
gates from various churches COM
prising the Indiana Synod OF the
Presbyterian church arrived Tues
day 70 attend the sessions being held
at the First Presbyterian church this
week. The synod opened at 1880
O'Clock Tuesday night with a talk
by the Rev. Henry c. SEearingen,
D. D., OF St Paul, MINI. moderator
OF the general assembly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
U. S. INVITES THREE
NATIONS TO ENTER
FARLEY ON PACIFIC
Nine Powers Would Confer
on Japan-China Discussion
at Washington.

WASHINGTON, oct. 4.-Three ad-
ditional nations-Belgium, Holland,
Portugal-were invited by the United
States government Tuesday to partic-
ipate in the discussion of Pacific and
Far East questions in connection
with the armament conference.
Almost cOincidertly IL was made
known by high administration Offici-
ais that the United states does not
anticipate consideration of inter-al-
lied debts at the conference.
The formal invitations to the three
additional nations were forwarded
late In the day to The respective cap
itals and were extended after cor
respondence between Sec'y Hughes
acting for Prest Harding, and the
four principal powers originally in
yited 10 send representatives. to the
conference. The important interests
OF each of the three nations in the
Far East led to the extension OF the
invitations
Nine Nations Included.
China was invited TO participate
in the Pacific and Far East discus
sions when the first invitations were
issued and acceptance by Belgium
Holland and Portugal is regarded
as assured Nine nations viii now
sit together when such discussions
are entered into. The question Of
armament limitation, however, Will
be discussed by only the five major
powers
The attitude Of the administra-
/ ton with relation TO discussion Of
| the inter-allied debts was developed
/ I'm connection with recently published
/ 81 gg esttons in London that the Brit
I ish would welcome consideration of
/ loan matters at the Washington
meeting.
/ Officials here were represented as
/ taking the view that the conference
should be limited 10 matters which
might involve differences Of a nature
/ likely 20 lead 10 armed conflict. The
question Of inter-allied debts is not
considered by officials here in that
/ category.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
JOIN THE NEW
FANS THIS AFTERNOON

Every baseball fan is invited to
come 10 The Naws-T Times Office
this afternoon and get the first
results Of the championship
games. For the benefit Of South
Bend readers, two special wires
have been leased TO connect this
office with the field at New York.
whence the games, play by play,
will be flashed to The News5rimes
office a few second later.
The game today starts at 1
O'Clock, South Bend time. Results
will be given from the Colfax av
side Of the Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
GIRL IN DARING LEAP
TO PLANE Is KILLED

LONG BRANCH. y. J.. oct. A.
While attempting 10 make a flying
leap from a speeding automobile 20
an airplane late Tuesday. Miss
Madeline Davis was so badly injured
that she died from fracture OF the
skull in a hospital here Tuesday
night. Her home is in Fort Pierce.
Fla.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
COMBAT VETS ORGANIZE.

DENVER, Colo, Oct "A new
national organization OF former ser
vice men, the Combat Veterans OF
the American ExpeditiOnary Forces.
filed articles OF Incorporation here
Tuesday. Organizations IN every
state are contemplated. with mem
bership restricted 10 men who were
in actual combat during the world
war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05

Higgins, the Giants and Yankees
will scamper out on the diamond
shortly after noon with a combina-
ton OF stars seldom. If ever, equalled
in the annals of the game.
Teams Feature Stars.
In the gray travelling uniform OF
the Yankees will be Babe Ruth. the
clouting king of the baseball world,
with a record Of 90 home runs this
season; Carl Mays. famous under
hand hurting artist, Catcher Wally
Schang, veteran of three past world
series, against whose speedy throw
ing arm, runner after runner has
tried 10 steal bases only 10 be thrown
out standing up; Roger Peckin-
paugh, one Of the best shortstops in
the major circuit today and Bob
Meusel. heavy hitting outfelder.
Opposed to this galaxy of stars
the Giants will offer Frank Frisch
the Fordham flash. one of the fast
est infielders that ever played a
skinned diamond position; George
Kelly, leading hitter Of the national
league; Emil MeuseA brother OF
Yankee Bob Meusel, also noted fol-
his extra base hits; Dave Bancroft
one of the most finished shortstOps
OF modern baseball: and pitchers
Toney, Nehf and Barnes, all twirl-
eIs extraordinary.
Expect Thrilling Pace.
While close followers Of baseball
hold the opinion that neither the
Giants nor Yankees Of today are the
great playing machines that made
earlier world series history, such as
the Athletics of 191O-11-13 under
Connie Mack and the Chicago Cubs
of 1906-07-OS, when Frank Chance
led one of the fastest and smoothest
working infield combinations in the
Continued on page twol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05

McGraw says:
"A team that can do what the
Giants did in winning the National
league pennant can ride over any
kind of opposition.
DO 1 think they'll beat the
Yanks? 1 most certainly do. I have
supreme confidence in my players.
They have morale. They play a
smart. snappy brand Of baseball.
And they can hit, too.
Watch them in the world seriesl"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
NOTED CONfPOSFR Dis.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Oct A.
DR.. William S. Rhys Herbert. So.
composer. died Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
THOROUGHNESS

Be thorough and you will
leave the crowd behind.
.Rea d to6ay's SUCCESS
POWER in the classified sec
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
NILES TRAIN HITS
FOUR MEN; 2 DEAD
Two Others. i'm South Bend
Hospitals, are Perhaps
Fatally Injured.
Special to Me News-Tlmes

Special 90 The News Times.
NILES. Mich. oct Chester
Donaly OF Detroit cQlored. and IA
unidentified white man were Instant
IS killed here today. while Charles
b. Hess. %. white. OF Grand Rapids.
and Glen Edwards Of Detroit. COLI
ored, were probably fatally injured
when, IN attempting 20 avoid Aichi-
gan Ccn-r passenger train So. as
they stepped into the path OF au
castbound shuttle" train in the lI-
chigan Central yards early THIS
morning.
The two injured men were rushed
20 St. Joseph.s hospital in S0uta
Bend. where medical aid was im-
me Ilateiy summoned. While Hess
condition is considered precarlous.
Edwards. whose injuries are less SER
ioUs. may recover. Neither Hess
nor Edwards have thus TAR been able
90 give any Information that would
lead 10 ,hs1tentity OF the dead white
man, who apparently was but IS
yeapesof age
the cresv Of the shuttle train. 10
is claimed, did not see the men un-
III after they had stepped In front
% eS,1 an zine and IL mas chen roo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-05
THE WEATHER.

Indiana-Fa.r and warmer wednesday and
Thursday
Lower Michigan - Far wednesday and
Thursday; warmer "Wednesday and in south
east portion Thursday.