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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
To NEGOTIATE
WITH THEU. s.
ENGLAND APPROACHES AMER
ICA ON WORLD PROB
LENS.

Washington, March 28.-Great
Britain has decided tentatively upon
the program it will follow in nego-
tiations soon to be opened with the
Harding administration, advi S
reaching Washington today indicat-
ed England in approaching the
United States on questions of world
policy apparently will observe these
decisions:
First-Proposals to the new ad-
ministration will be guided SO far as
possible by the reaction which fol-
lows the visit here of Rene Viviani,
former French premier.
Second-Sir Auckland Geddes,
British ambassador TO the United
States, probably will be designated to
head the British mission to Washing
ton.
Third-Unless the United States
indicates it is ready to inaugurate a
movement for world disarmament,
England may take the initiative and
suggest a disarmament conference.
Fourth-Britain will consent TO
the eliminations of Article X from
the League of Nations, but will urge
that the main body of the covenant
be retained. Britain will not go as
far as France in modification of the
league.
Advices Indicate that England will
not send any ENJOYS TO this country
until the French mission is complet-
ed Britain will observe the outcome
OF Viviani's visit. hoping To profit
by lessons which may grow out Of the
Frenchman' contact with the ad-
ministration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
BANK RODDER
IS shot DOWN
CHARGE OF BIRD SHOT BLINDS
BANDIT, WHO SUR
RENDERS.

Cherokee, Ia, March 2S.-S. l..
Livingston, AZ, of Meriden, Ia, is in
a local hospital, blinded by a charge
of bird shot and charged with bank
robbery.
At noon today while Harrison
Steele was alone in Steele's bank,
owned by his father, Livinston en-
tered the bank and at the point OF a
revolver backed Steele into the vault
and closed the door. He then grab
bed all the money in sight and left
the building. but was closely followed
by young Steele. for he had forgotten
or neglected to turn the bolt in the
vault door.
Steele quickly attracted the atten-
ton OF a large crowd and the bandit
was chased To cover in an old barn
three blocks from the bank A num-
Der OF persons in the crowd were
armed with revolvers and shot guns.
Shots were exchanged with the ban
dit, who finally received the charge
of bird shot in the eyes and surren-
dered. 1t is not known who fired
the shot that reached the mark as
there were a number of shot guns in
the crowd and a number of shots
were fired.
All the money taRen by Living
ston, $3.50, was recovered.
Livingston has a wife and two
children. He has a brother employed
by the Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany at Meriden, la.
The wounded man will recover and
physicians who examined him say
they believe, he is only temporarily
blinded.
Lingston and his wife and children
have been living with his brother,
Harry, at Meriden, Ia, during the
winter. A few days ago he and his
family went to Hawarden to visit
relatives. The wife and children still
are in Hawarden.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Northwest Farmers
Receive Assistance

Washington, ID. c., March 2S.-
Prompt results in distributing the
s2,00o,000 appropriated by congress
for loans to farmers in drought
stricken areas in the northwest with
which to buy seed and grain was re-
ported to the agricultural depart
ment today by it's representatives in
charge Of the work at Fargo, N. ID.
The first application was approved
and loan made within one week after
the Fargo office was opened.
Reports of agriculture department
representatives on the ground indi-
cate that the sum authorized will
not begin to meet the demands, but
the department is holding the loans
to the needy districts for which the
appropriation was intended.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28

he broke jail January 21, 1919, when
he was instrumental in releasing Is
prisoners when he escaped He is
also wanted by federal authorities,
it is understood.
Thompson, while known as a bad
man, is not considered in the same
class as Gobel. He was serving his
second term in the state penitentiary
here when recently transferred TO
the Lawrence county jail which is
considered one of the strongest in
the country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
A BIG HOLE
IN THE GROUND
FIFTEEN ACRES IN FADE
COUNTY IN STRANGE
SINKING

Pierre, March 2S.-Rumors of the
appearance of a large hole in the
ground in the eastern part of Meade
county, near Cooper, have been float
ing about for some time, but no de-
finite statement of the situation ap-
pears to have been given out until
William Winsor, a rancher near
Cooper, arrived in Pierre.
He says that the "hole" covers
about Is acres in extent, and that
while he has not tried the expert
ment personally, that others in that
vicinity say that it is so deep that
when they roll bouders over he edge
that they cannot hear them when
they reach bottom. the depth being
too great
This hole has been fenced by resi-
dents of that section of the country
to keep stock or unwary travellers on
the prairie at night from getting in
to it,
The cause of this dropping VI the
earth" Is the topic of a great deal of
try, and efforts will be made to
learn just what can be considered as
responsible for it.
The wife of a rancher who lives
near the location, and whose parents
reside in this city, has written them
several times the past winter that
they were apparently hearing rumbl-
ing thunder every few days, and
were wondering thSt this could oc-
cur when there were no clouds or
storm, and she has written her par
ent shere that the drop In the
ground is several miles from their
home ranch location and is attract
ing a great deal of attention from
residents all over that part of the
state.
AS soon as possible it is hoped to
get survey of the location by
some one with enough geological
knowledge to attempt to learn the
real cause of this sinking, and why
it occurred.
Doane Robinson, of the state his
torical society, reports that some
years ago like occurrence developed
in Sphinx county, but that the area
covered was very small, and the sink
ing only a few feet, instead of the
large sixed tract in question in Meade
county, with the depth of the drop
yet unknown.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
LABORERS FOR
FARMS PLENTIFUL
WAGES THIS YEAR SHOW RE
DUCTION, ACCORDING To
AGRICULTURAL DEPART
MENT REPORTS.

Washington, D. c., March 2S.-
Farm labor is relatively plentiful
this year, reports to the department
of agriculture were said today to
show. This situation, is was declar-
ed, contrasts with a year ago. when
the labor supply was for below the
demand.
Wages this year, according to the
reports show a reduction. Illinois,
Michigan and Indiana reported farm
hands plentiful, although wage de-
mands were higher than farmers are
willing to pay.
New England reported the farm
labor supply more plentiful and wag-
es lower, ranging from around $40
to $50 per month for single men,
with board.
The demand for hands in Wash
ington was said to be limited now
to calls for experienced help. Wages
for single men were quoted at ap-
proximately $50 per month, as COM
pared with $50 last year. Kansas
reported the supply plentiful, while
in Maryland wages are about 80 pei
cent lower.
Reports from the southern states
described labor as plentiful and wag-
es lower.
Nebraska said labor was being hir-
ed at from 25 to so per cent less
wages than last year, or at from
s35 to $45 per month, with board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
SATURDAY NIGHTS
TERRIFIC STORM
TWO TOWNS IN WESV .RN MIN
NESOTA ARE l. I'd
WASTE.

st. Paul, Mimi, March 28-Bright
sun today failed to temper the win
try blasts again today. The weather
man. however, promised fair and
warmer following the northern gales
heels of a severe wind and rain
storm that caused two deaths and
nearly 100000 damage in south
western Minnesota and greater dam
age in Iowa. Mrs. Abe Anderson and
Mrs. Lou DahIberg were storm vic
Tins near Worthington.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
j. 5. WILL
GET BERGDOLL
THE DRAFT DESERTER.

Washington, March 2s.-"We are
going to get Bergdoll if it is hui
manly possible to do so," declared
Secretary of War John w. Weeks in
commenting on efforts that are be-
ing made to bring about the return
to the United States of Grover Cleve-
land Bergdoll of Philadelphia, the
arch draft deserter of the country,
who is now in Baden, Germany.
The secretary announced receipt
of a message from General Allen,
commander of the American forces
in Germany, stating that he had al
ready made representations to the
German government for clemency in
the cases of United States Army Ser
geants thinner and Neaf, sentenced
by German civil court for attempt
ing to kidnap Bergdol. The secre-
tary said he preferred not to give
all the details of these representa-
tions, but that he was hopeful that
they would be fruitful.
I'm my judgment" said Secretary
Weeks, ''the German government
will have no particular purpose for
keeping these men,"
The secretary said he had no fur
ther information regarding negotia-
tions for the surrender of Bergdoll.
1t is now an established fact, how
ever, that in addition to requests for
his surrender by the government, the
German government has been asked
by the British government to give
up Bergdoll, who entered Germany
under forged Canadian passports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Aviator Becomes
Church Rector

Mobridge, March 2S.-This city is
to have a real 'sky pilot" to aid in
directing religious thought, in the
person of Rev. Frank Lambert, who
will become rector of the local Epis-
eopal church.
He is a veritable flying dominic"
for he is a veteran of the bombing
service on two fronts during the
world war. He made great rec
ord as a bombing aviator on the
French and Italian fronts.
Returning home from service he
decided to devote the remainder of
his life to the ministry, and for
some months has been a student in
a theological seminary while per-
fecting himself for the ministry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
SUPREME COURT
TAX DECISION
PROFITS DERIVED FROM SALE
OF STOCKS, BONDS, ETC, is
INCOME.

Washington, March 28.-The fed
eral government by a decision of the
supreme cour today won one of the
big suits growing out Of the federal
income tax. One hundred millions
will be kept in the federal treasury
as a result. The court held consti-
tutional the provision of law provid-
ing that profits derived from the
sale of capital, assets, stocks, bonds
and other securities is income- and
therefor taxable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28

Sioux Falls, March 2S.-Almost
laying waste two small villages of
Southern Minnesota. Rushmore and
Reading. about so miles east of Sioux
Falls, killing at least one person and
injuring many more, one of the most
terrible tornadoes ever known in the
northwest late Saturday wrought
havoc throughout southwestern Min
nesota, according to meager details
reaching this city.
Wires, with the exception of a
telegraph wire which threatened ev-
cry moment to go down under the
continual assault of bitter northern
winds, were down, and no communi-
cation could be established with eth
er town by long distance telephone.
1t was reported BY officials of the
Northwestern Telephone company
that wires through To Minneapolis
have gone down, and that there is
no possibility OF repairing them for
hours.
Mrs. Abe Anderson. so years of
age, wife of farmer near Reading,
was killed. Her body was taken to
Worthington. Her husband was seri-
ously injured as well as Mrs. Arthur
Dahlberg, her daughter and an un-
known man of Rushmore. Mrs Dahl
berg's daughter was reported to be
fatally injured.
Answering an urgent call by tele-
crrau nh IN thorIonaI cfa fior- re efI,a np,a
ha railroad. five physicians and two
nurses left here on the 10 o'clock
train, which was held for them, rush
ing with an enormous quantity of
bandages and medicines to help in
caring for the many reported terri
bly, injured by the storm, which des-
troyed large portion of Reading
and practically leveled Rushmore.
The telegram came at about 10
o'clock, telling of a cyclone which
had destroyed the major part of
Rushmore, stating that one or more
persons were known to have been
killed and nearly a score seriously
injured. A rush call was immediate
ly sent out for local physicians, and
Drs. NJ. A. Stern and T. J. Billion of
the Sioux Falls clinic, Drs. Moe and
Stenberg of Moe hospital and DIR. G.
E. Van Demark, accompanied by two
nurses enrolled at the Moe hospital,
who volunteered for service, boarded
the train for the stricken district.
The report states that the disaster
came shortly after o'clock Satur-
day. At that house a peculiar
green tinge in the cloud-massed sky,
accompanied by a suItry heat, was
noted by watchers. The tornado
followed an all-day rainstorm at
Rushmore which had practically
flooded the streets. At about 5::30|
o'clock citizens of the little city be-
gan to notice the gradually deepen
ing darkness, which was accompanied
by an almost stifling heat. Only al
few minutes later, the monster cone
of the cyclone was seen descending
Houses, walls and trees fell before
the sweep of wind, with people crush
ed beneath the falling walls and
struck down in the streets as they
hurried for their homes. There was
no possibility and no attempt was
made to ascertain the number in
jured, although several had been re-
ported to Luverne before the last
wire went down
The report as received here stated
that two women, literally crushed
in the fall of their home, were near
death, and that three at least were
known to have been injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Escaped Prisoners
From DeadwOOd

Sioux Falls, March 28.-Two of
the prisoners who escaped from the
Lawrence county Jail at Deadwood
on Wednesday night were George
Thompson and Ed Gobel, under SEN
tence of 80 years in the state peni-
tentiary here. They were taken To
Deadwood two months ago to await
a new trial which had been granted.
The pair were convicted of robbing
the bank at Faith
Gobel is considered one of the
real bad men" of the country. He
is wanted at Rock Island, ILL.,, where
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
inn Elm
Arson Campaign

London, March 2S.-The most de-
structive arson campaign yet at
tempted in England by Sim Feiners
was carried out over the weekend.
Damage amounting to thousands of
pounds was done in North Cumber-
40 farm fires broke out simultane-
ously. One suspect has been ar
rested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
German Communists
Are On The Run

Halle, Germany, March 28.-Scat-
tered bands of communists fled
through the hill country surrounding
Eisleben today. Safety police are in
hot pursuit The police were sup
ported by light artillery. Disorders
of minor nature cropped out in sew
eral nearby cities. More troops were
brought in and the situation appear
ed to be clearing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28

Washington, March 2S.-Defini-
tion of the Mexican policy of the
Harding administration is now be-
ing framed by the president and Sec
retary Hughes, it was learned on
high authority. 1t was indicated that
adequate protection of American life
and property by Mexico will be in
sisted on.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Denied Som
Working Conditions

Chicago, March 28.-Four thous-
and employees of 81 short line rail-
roads today lost their fight before
the United States railroad labor
board for the same pay and working
conditions as employees Of bigger
roads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28

Washington. March 28.-Seven
more appeals ia -proriteering
cases brought under the Lever law
We're dismissed in the supreme court
ernment. One involved proceedings
against the American Woolens COM
pany, while the others were against
a Brooklyn Edison company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28

Washington, March 28.-The su-
preme extended until July 1st the
time for filing of report of it's COM
mission appointed to mark the boun-
dary between Minnesota and Wiscon-
sin in the vicinity of Duluth
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Earthquake
Shock Recorded

Chicago, March 28--A sever earth
quake shock stated as being 1851
miles from Chicago. in the south
western United States, was recorded
on the seismograph at the univers-
ity today. The trerner began at 2:55
this morning and lasted until Sis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Big Fire In
Toxic, Japan

Toxic, March 2S.--Careful esti-
mates of property loss sustained in
Tokio's great fire Saturday night in
dicated today that the total loss will
exceed ten million dollars. Four
large business houses, bank and 9TH
er important structures were burned
in fire which also destroyed nearly
one thousand houses.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Ask Capital
Punishment

ST. Paul, March 2S.-A bill pro-
viding for a constitutional amend
ment on capital punishment for mur-
der was recommended for passage by
the house judiciary committee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Woman Died
Of Fri G h t

Longview, Texas, March 2S.-One
woman died of fright and several
were injured when a tornado struck
Spring Hill, seven miles from here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
Fruit Destroyed
By Ere eZ e

Topeka, Kas., March 2S.-All of
the Kansas fruit crop with the possi
BILE exception of apples was destroy
ed in freeze, according to state hor-
ticulturists.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-06-24
SECRETARY HUGHES AT
BROWN ALUMNI MEET
Tells Fellow Graduates America
Must Attend to Her Business
Harvey Talk Is Repudiated.

Providence, r. L., June 16.-Secre-
tary Of State Charles E. Hughes told
gathering of his fellow alumni Of
Brown university that it was not de-
sirable that Americas helpful inf1u-
ence should be frittered away "by re-
lating ourselves unnecessarily to pO-
litical questions which involve rival
ries of interest abroad with which we
have no proper concern"
ut is equally true" he continued,
that we cannot escape our relation to
the economic problems Of the world"
He said the prosperity of this coun-
try largely depended upon the eco
nomic settlements which might be
made in Europe and that the key to
the future was with those who make
and control these settlements.
America, the exemplar of free insti-
tutions, aiding humanity in their pres
ervation, he said, called forth the
supreme endeavor in the World war.
"Ihis sentiment is still with u.s." he
added. 1--WE have not lost said he,
"the capacity for the high and I'M
selfish endeavor which linked us in
unity and joy of service in the crisis
of the great war. The springs of faith,
of mutual trust, of fellowship, have
not dried up.
sour men did not go forth to fight
for this nation as one Of imperialistic
designs and cunning purpose, or to
protect a land where service might
find its surest reward. They offered
their lives and all the energies of the
country were harnessed in the supreme
effort, because we loved the institu-
tons of liberty and intended to main
tain them, because we hated tyranny
and the brutality and ruthlessness
which found expression in the worship
of force and because we found our fate
linked with that of the free peoples
who were struggling for the preserva-
ton of the essentials of freedom"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-06-24
MAY "SELL" WAR DEBTS HERE
President Harding Would Change the
Foreign Loans Into Long-Term
Bonds.

Washington, June 20.-Congress will
be asked by the administration for
authority tc readjust the entire for
eign loan situation so that. the treas
ury may convert loans of foreign gov
ernments held by the United States
into definite, long-term form. An
nouncement to this effect was made
after the regular cabinet meeting at
which the question was discussed. The
administration plan contemplates con-
version of the loans into interest-bear-
ing certificates which could be alb
sorbed by American business and COM
mercial interests. In some cases, it
was explained the treasury already
has sufficient authority to make these
conversions, but in other cases, par
ticularly involving overdue interest,
additional legislation is necessary to
put the plan into effect.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-06-24
ROY A. HAYNES IN
PLEA FOR PUBLIC'S AID
Uncle Sans New Dry Commissioner
Urges All Good Citizens to Help
Enforce Law.

Washington, June 15.-Following is
a statement issued by Prohibition
Commissioner Roy A. Haynes:
1T has been repeatedly suggested
that / make public statement of plat
form or policy as the newly appointed
federal prohibition commissioner. It
would be manifestly impossible and
improper for me to enter into de-
tailed discussion of the particular
problems at this time, but / believe 1t
is only right that / should grant the
request of the press for message to
the people Of America, indicating my
general attitude toward these new re-
sponsibilitieS. The watchword Of this
administration is efficiency We ex-
pect to do everything possible to
translate into fact that slogan in the
prohibition unit. Whatever change
may be made in organization or per-
sonnet will be made wholly with the
idea in view of greater efficiency, strict
economy and the maximum of results.
In unmistakable language America
has SpOhSu lOI pIOuIUItlOu. CuOA al
constitutional provision has been made
for it. Laws have been enacted for it's
enforcement The law should be en-
forced. The man or wmoan or
agency which condones it's violation or
becomes a party to its violation or en-
courages a sentiment Of laxity in re-
gard to its enforcement is helping to
create, consciously or unconsciously,
very serious condition. Regardless of
personal views, surely every good citi-
zen will regard as imperative the en-
forcement of the eighteenth amend
ment and laws to which it is funda-
mental
II am a newspaper man by profess
sion. / have full knowledge of the
power of the press. l believe no
agency has more power In the welding
of public sentiment and few as much
power. 1 appeal especially to the edi-
torial and news writer, to the cartoon
list, to the reporter, to the scenario
writer, to the playwright. to lend
every aid to law enforcement"