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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
Federal 4 gents
to Hit HOOSie7-
Tax DeIinquentS
BY International News Service:


INDIANAPOLIS. June 22.-Fed-
eral agents Wednesday put the fin
ishing touches on plans for a search
ing drive against dodgers of excise
beverage. occupational. luxury and
other federal taxes.
The roundup is 10 start July and
will be nationwide. IL was an
nounced Wednesday by VI. Burt
Thurman, collector Of internal reve-
nue..
Indiana's force of 81 deputies will
be split into two groups. eight join
ing flying squadron composed Of
Illinois deputies and operatives from
Washington TO obtain proper returns
of manufacturers excise and bever-
age taxes, transportation, insurance.
telegraph, telephone and motion pic
ture film taxes.
The others Will look after special
or occupation tax. admission, pro-
prietary stamp, jewelry and soda
fountain and similar taxes.
Last month alone delinquents in
Indiana amounted 10 about $3.50
and il is intended that all delin-
quents and dodgers shall be made
to come across"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
TROPICAL STORMN
SOUTH Is SUBSIDINC

DALLAS, Tex, June 22.-Reports
received here from a greater part of
the Texas coast Wednesday night
indicated that the tropical storm of
late Tuesday night and Wednesday
had practically subsidized in shat
area, but showed a tendency 70 60
inland or be DETECTED eastward along
the coast.
At Galveston the tide was rapidly
receding and the barometer rising.
Unofficial reports from Corpus
Christi said that the weather had
virtually cleared there and that no
further disturbances were expected.
Reports from various pionts along
the coast told OF very high tide.
but the wind had not reached the
velocity felt at Point Isabel. Free
port and Angleton early Wednes-
day and Tuesday night
There had been no reports late
Wednesday night OF loss Of life in
the storm area
Six boats, including one large
shipping board tanker. sank at Port
Arkansas early Wednesday. according
to information received from Corpus
Christi.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
hint PLOT TO
SEIZE VESSELS
ON HIGH SEAS
New York Police Reveal Data
Obtained I'm Raids on
Radicals.
ANARCHIST HANDS SEEN
Turn Information Over To
Federal Authorities For
Investigation.

NEW YORK. June -Disap-
pearance at sea of several American
ships within the past Few months
was linked by the Now York poflc.
Wednesday night ,,ith plans. re-
vealed 10 them In a series of raids
on radical headquarters a year and
a half ago for the seizure OF these
vessels at sea and their diversion 20
Russian soviet ports
The police said they were inform
ed through certain confidential
sources that officials of the Union
Of Russian Workers Of the United
States and Canada, an organization
since broken up, had urged its mem
bers who were out of employment.
especially those with a knowledge
Of the sea, 20 seek employment on
american ships. overpOwer the other
members of the crew and direct the
vessels TO Russia
The identity Of these confidential
sources was not revealed by the
police. All the information which
came into their possession, together
with the enormous amount OF liter
allure and documents seized. they
said. was turned over TO the depart
ment of justice.
So far as is known. these plans
were never put into execution prior
60 the raids. but police said they
formed the chief subject OF discus
sion at several secret meetings Of
the Russian examination
The organization. police declared.
was composed largely of Russian
anarchists who used the union ,abor
movement as camoufage. Their
headquarters were repeatedly raided
by the police during 1919 and 1920
and numerous arrests were made
Eventually the majority OF those arr
rested were deported to Russia.
most Of them aboard the L. s. army
transport Buford.
Department OF justice officials
at washington. said wednesday
night that they would communicate
with their New York office and with
Detective Sergeant J. J. Gegan. chief
Of the bomb squad. 10 obtain all
available information on the report
ed seizure over year ago from
United Russian Workers. OF the Unit
ed States and Canada ~ documents
containing plans for capture or
American ships and their diversion
TO Russian ports.
Raids upon communistic organ
izations in November, 1919. and in
May. 1920. officials added. had net
ted tons OF documents revealing
many radical plans. but there were
no schemes for the seizure Of Ameri-
can ships so far as they could re-
call.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
CONTINUED on Page Two)
CONGRESS AGREES ON
PERSONNEL OF NAVY
BY Associated Press


WASHINGTON. June 22-An
agreement upon one hundred and
six thousand men for the navy en-
listed prsOnnel for the next fiscal
year. "A reduction of about fourteen
thousand men, was reached Wednes-
day by senate and house conferees
on the navy appropriation bill.
Formal and final agreement on
the bill was deferred until Thursday.
paved the way for a complete agree
ment subject to approval by the
house and senate.
A reduction Of about $4,000 600
in the senate bill and an increase Of
about $4,000. 600 over the house bill
was said 10 have been virtually set
tied This would bring the total
outlay Of the bill 70 about S414.O0O.-
600.
The conferees also agreed 10 an
enlisted personnel for the marine
corps Of 81. 900 men as compared TO
$4,000 proposed by the senate ard
IS, 600 by the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
LINK SHIP DISAPPEARANCE WITH RUSS
PrenubtiaI Drink
Orgy Nets Hubby
Penal Farm Term

AfE AAANA AaA ANnuA @hEWa sEAhANE
KOKOMO. Ind. June 22.-J. Vic
tor Pinnell. wealthy Kokomo resi-
dent. was fined $3.50 and sentenced
20 the penal farm for 90 days by
Judge w c. Overton in circuit court
Wednesday for unlawful possession
OF liquor served at the so-called
"Belshazzar feast" at the Kokomo
Country club. which attracted ma
ton wide attention few months
ago. Judge Overton declined TO con
slider an appeal for clemency signed
by so prominent citizens.
The stag party, characterized as
Bacchanalian revel. was given short
~ before PinnelIs marriage and de-
parture on a honeymoon trip 10 the
Orient. The orgy aroused the ire
OF the KokOmO Ministerial associa-
ton and denunciations of the dis
grace" few thick and fast in the
wake Of the party.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
CONGRESS TO
REDUCE SIZE
OF U. S. ARMY
Senate Finally Decides to Re-
cede From Stand, Accept
ing Reduction.
WADSWORTH IN PROTEST
Committee Chairman Recon-.
mends Adoption to Obtain
Appropriation.
Py Associated Press

Dg AssoEAdltu AtSS
WASHINGTON, June Coon
gressional action on the army ap-
preparation bill. carrying a total of
approximately s32S.00O, 600 was COM
pleted Wednesday when the senate
voted 10 recede from its amendments
unacceptable TO the house and &C
cept the report of its conferees on
compromised items.
The senate accepted the proposal
Of house conferees for reduction of
the army to 10000 enlisted men by
October 1st. already approved by
the house, which originally voted TO
make cut TO 10000 by the end Of
the next fiscal year.
Chairman Wadsworrh of the SEN
ate militarycOmmittee said he moved
acceptance of the house proposal
under personal protest.
1T is with the greatest of reluc-
lance" he said, that ask the SEN
ate 10 agree to something which will
turn 10000 men out of the army
within the next three months il vio-
lation of a moral contract. but it
must be done or there will be no
army appropriation bill"
Arbitrary discharge" Of thous-
ands of men was "a treatment which
never before has been administered
TO our army" the senator said, and
would result in no economy as it
would cost about S3,5OO,0OO TO pay
transportation expenses of discharg-
ed men,"
The s32S.OOO,OOO total carried by
the bill compares with $4,000, 600
in the house bill and S334,0O0, 600 in
the senate measure. The army bill
vetoed by Pres't Wilson at the last
session. carried S346.O0O.0OO and
provided for a minimum army Of
15S, 900 men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
ADUDCF INSURANCE
HEAD IN CONTEMPT

NEW YORK. June 22.-Forest F.
Dryden. president 81 the Prudential
Insurance company. Wednesday was
adjudsed in contempt by the Lock
wood legislative committee for re-
fusing TO answer a series Of ques-
tons concerning the financial rela-
tons Of the Prudential and the FL
deity Trust company.
Samuel Untermeyer. counsel fo-
the committee, cOntended that these
institutions were controlled by the
same interests. Mr.. Dryden based
his refusal % answer on the advice
OF counsel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
NAY CREATE NEW AID
FOR L. s. EXECUTIVE

- nited Iress
s. WASHINGTON. Jurs % - Pro
Ials 10 create a virtual assistant
4 the president Of the United states
re under serious consideration Sy
be joint committee on reorganiza-
In. 10 was learned "Wednesday.
Fhis ONCE probably would be called
h executive secretary.
Tie would make thousands OF de-
AFions Of lesser importance which
. w overburden the president leav-
~ the chief executive free to de-
.pte himself 20 the bic affairs Of tho
|overnment.
l The president would still have his
divisional secretary. the position
held by George Christian. Jr..
10 would az present make engage
&nts. meet visitors and be at the
Il sident's right hand at all times
HThe executive secretary. would he
Sated 20 keep in touch WITH the
4 .erSy-eight executive bodies Of the
i deraI government and supervise
cir work on behalf OF the presi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HIGHWAY BODY DECLINE
TO BUY CRUSHED STONE
BY Associated Press

by AsS0CIlTeU IIeSS.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June ~
The state highway commission is
standing pat" on it's decision not
to buy more crushed stone than is
absolutely necessary until prices are
lower. according 10 the announce
ment of Charles z. Zieglar. chair
man.
The announcement came after
several representatives of crushed
stone companies had appeared be
fore the commission 10 discuss the
road material market. and were
understood TO have desired that the
commission recede from its stand not
TO use stone until price reductions
have been made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
10000 CLERGY.
ASK PRESIDENT.
DISARM WORLD.
Petition Executive to Call In
ternatiOnal Conference
on Subject.
u. S. NEEDS AGREEMENT
Harding Tells Delegation Proc
ess Will Necessarily
Be Slow.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. June 22.-Steps
toward an international conference
on reduction of armaments "st the
earliest possible>date" were request
ed Wednesday Of Pres't. Harding in
a petition signed by more than 90
600 clergymen OF every faith and
presented by a delegation from the
church Leace union. 1t bore the
endorsement Of the National Cath
Ole Welfare council, the United
Synagogue OF America. the Central
Conference Of American Rabbis, and
the Federal Council of the Churches
OF Christ in America. Among the
listed signers were Baptists, Metho-
dists, Presbyterians. Lutherans,
Episcopalians, Disciples of Christ.
Congregationalists. Catholics, Uni
tarians. Friends and Rabbis.
DR.. Nehemiah Boynton of New
York. chairman Of the committee,
told Mr. Harding that no other doc
ument of the representative value in
the disarmament movement ever
had been prepared.
The president was quoted by MEM
bers Of the committee as saying that
he hoped eventually to carry out
their request, although the process
could not be carried forward as rap
idly as many people would like to
see it, He also was quoted as say
ing that the United States must have
general agreement regarding
r.,-. &C. ef H. 20
permit her own TO be reduced to too
low a point.
Text of Petition.
The petition presented by the
committee attempted no argument
FOR disarmament, its text being as
follows:
I'VE. the undersigned clergymen.
urge the president and congress OF
the United States to call a confer
ence Of the leading nations on re-
duction Of ornaments at the earliest
possible date.
experimenting the request the
committee left with the president a
letter which said the petition was
submitted "in full recognition of the
strong and clear utterances which
you have made concerning the prob
lem Of Americas participation in
world affairs including the limitation
OF ornaments" and that 1t was
brought to your attention in full
consciousness that there arc doubt
less many very vexing elements in
volved in calling such a conference
with which the petitioners as we'll as
the general public are not familiar"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HOLLAND SELECTS
AMBASSADOR TO L. S.

THE HAGUE. June 22-Dr. J. c..
a. Everwijn has been selected as
minister Of the Netherlands 10 the
United States. il was officially an
nounced Wednesday.
DIT. Everwijn. who at present is
head Of the commercial section OF
the ministry OF agriculture. industry
and commerce. is "A years old and
belongs 70 an old aristocratic Dutch
family. He participated in the negO-
tiations leading up 10 the loan by
Holland OF three hundred million
guilders 10 Germany He holds the
decree OF doctor Of laws.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
PRESS MAY USE RADIO
FOR WIRE MESSAGES
International News Service /:

BY International News Service:
WASHINGTON. June 22-Use Of
the navy radio system for transmits
sion OF newspaper and press asSocia-
ton dispatches and messages until
June so, 1922. without interruption
through governmental regulation IS
provided by a bill which passed tho
house today. Payment for such use
OF the navy radio is 20 be at the same
rate az charged by private radio ser
vices. except the navy is permitted
20 giant a cheaper rate 10 Hawaii
and Guar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HOUSE DECLINES TO
HALT ZONE INCREASE

WASHINGTON. June 22-T 4
House pOst-office committee We'd
nesday killed the Longworth resoIu-
ton postpOning the increases in the
zone rates on second class matter.
due 10 go into effect July l. The
opposition 81 the committee was
based on claims that second class
matter. newspaper. magazines. and
other periodicals now are being
transported for less than cost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
MEX SOLDIERS KILLED
IN FIGHTING BANDITS

LAREDO, Tex. June 22.-Two
soldiers from the garrison at Neuvo
Laredo were killed and four others
wounded in a fight late yesterday
near Huisachito. with a force Of rs
bandits under command Of Col. Del
gado and Luis Manero. according
TO reports received here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HARDING UNABLE TO
ADDRESS ENDEAVOR

WASHINGTON. June 22.-Pres-
ident Harding definitely declined an
invitation TO speak before the World
Christian Endeavor convention in
New York. July GIL. He told a
committee that although he had
hoped 10 attend the convention pub
lie affairs would not permit il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HARDING SELECTS MAN
AS ENVOY TO JAPAN
BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. June 22-Pres't
Harding is understood 10 have
chosen as ambassador to Japan a
man whose name has not been
brought into public discussion Of
possible appointees. A. uouncement
Of the appointment is withheld until
word has been received from the
japanese government that the Sc
lection is acceptable. Meantime, no
inkling Of whom. the executive has
decided upon has become public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
AMERICAN ROTARIANS
WELCOMED AT LONDON

LONDON. June %. american
delegates who were present at the
sessions Of the international confer
ence Of Rotarian clubs were officially
received by the lord mayor OF Lon
donand corporation officials Wednes-
day. The reply Of the Americans
was made by Ralph Cummins, OF
Lancaste Pa. first international
vice president.
A J Balfour. lord president Of the
council and former secretary OF state
for foreign affairs. will address the
Americans this afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
LABOR FAVORS
u. S. own ITS
RAIL SYSTEM
Federation Adopts Legislation
For Democratic Operation
of Utility.
INDUSTRIES EXCLUDED
Long and Stormy Debate Pre-
cedes ActiOn-Lewis Takes
Favorable Stand.

DENVER, Colo, June IRE
Affirming its stand for government
ownership with democratic opera
ton Of the railroads. the convention
Of the American Federation Of Labor
"wednesday directed its executive
council 70 draw up proposed legisla-
tion designed 10 give the workers
Through government regulation
Aequal rights and privileges with cap
bal in organized enterprises.
The convention sustained th- ac-
ton OF the resolutions committee in
Astrikiug out OF the resolution a
phrase that would have put organ
fzed labor on record as declaring for
|. government control and democratic
operation Of "all industries organ
lied under corporate grants and
kEivileges
authorizing the legislation pro-
<ram the convention overthrow the
/. knajority report Of the resolutions
kcommittee. which provides only aid
nor the railroad unions in their fight
for government ownership OF the
railroads.
The debate was long and stormy.
opponents Of the minority declaring
that IT'S declarations were social
/, istic and red" and were designed to
extend government ownership 10 all
basic industries Of the country. in
\ Guiding the mines. textile. iron and
&steel. newsI apers and book indus
1tries. They were answered with the
cot
North a sane and constructive pol
icy for organized labor" and there
pas no socialism, bolshevism. COM
Phunism or anarchism in IL"
Because OF objections OF the In
l ernational Seamen's union and the
Transfers union delegates 20 gov
rerament control OF their industry,
the convention amended the declara-
tion so that II would apply only to
the railroad systems
Lewis Takes Stand.
OE/of the chief supporters Of the
49, involving the application OF
fhe principles OF government owner
Shin to all basic industries was
Prest. John L. Lewis Of the United
AJine Workers. who is a candidate
- br the presidency OF the fedora
"a on.
Mr. Lewis said the miners still
had under consideration the prob
&em OF naturalization OF the mines
land he declared for government
Icontrol OF those basic industries
Where the workers felt such policy
vas essential and desired"
ssThe American Federation Of
Dor" said the approved declara-
n. hereby declares its purpose 10
ure a resurn 10 those principles
Continued on Page Twol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
NAMES WOMAN TO BE
CUSTOMS COLLECTOR

WASHINGTON. June 22-Pres-
ident Hardings first nomination Of
a woman 10 be collector Of customs
was sent 20 the senate Wednesday
when ne named Jennie P. Musser TO
be collector for District No. IS. with
headquarters az Salt Lake City. Utah.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
UNIDENTIFIED MAN IS
KILLED UNDER CARS

y u ~ IFI I IFNt
EVANSVILLE. Ind. June 22-An
unidentified man killed under
string OF box cars here today had
the name OF Holy H inside his sail
or's cap he wore, and carried a pic
ture OF two girls taken in 'eAIIen
Park" 1t is believed he is from
Terre Hsute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
NOT GENERAL.

NEW YORK. June 22.-The re-
duction in the wholesale price Of
gasoline to "a cents a gallon. a cut
Of half a cent. made Tuesday by the
Standard oil company Of New York,
affected only steel barrel lots TO ga
RACES. it was announced Wednes-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
HOOSIER KILLED IN
CROSSING RAILROAD

DALEVILLE. Ind. June ~
William Buss, %. was killed Instant
~ by a Big Four railroad train here
late today when crossing the track
from a car OF coal being unloaded.
A widow and two children survive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
YOUTH FOR
KIDNAPPING NURSE

aRBONDALE. Pa June 81
has McMynn is under arrest
charged with kidnapping and as
] ng Mary Murphy, a 20-year-old
-se. whom he is alleged 20 have
L a prisoner in the woods. near
for nearly "a hours McMynn
= wears old and a rejected sutton
- Young woman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
EIGHT NEW
statesmen ENTERED
NEW TIMES CLUB
Big Extra Credit Offer Adds
to Enthusiasm in Race For
Home and Autos.

The first published list of mem
bers OF the News-Times Salesman
ship Club was printed yesterday and
since then twenty eight new MEM
bers have entered.
With such a fair and liberal offer
as is made it is really surprising
that there are not more entries than
there are. 1t seems that many pros
pective members are waiting until
later TO make the start This is a
mistake. now is the best time to
enter the campaign and those who
make a showing between now and
July 2, will have by far the best of
it,
Opportunity of Lifetime
The News Times offers to wide
awake men and women the oppOr-
tunity Of a lifetime. When it is con-
ddered that a $4,000 home, one of
four automobiles or one of many
valuable and desirable awards can
be had by devoting spare time effort
for but a few weeks. IL is realized
what an unusual offering is made
Many people are not able TO save as
much in years as is to be had here
in a few weeks time.
II is not a something for nothing
proposition nor a game Of chance,
but a business proposition pure and
simple and one in which any man or
woman should not hesitate to take
part. The plan of the Campaign is
-,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
LOSES LIFE N RIVER

PETERSBURG. IND. June "a
George Gray. Il years old. OF this
city. was drowned Wednesday while
swimming IN White river at Arms
ferry. near here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
Bedtime Story

T. The Riddles starts Monday IN
IL NEWS TIMES.
he animal characters, includ-
the famous Uncle Wiggily
= llghtfuL
are written daily by How
- CARTS. the most famous
- o. child Action in America.
b daily story IS simple and easy
understand.
Don't miss them.
THE NEWS-TIMES
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23
TIE WEATHER

INDIANA; Unsettled THURSDAY probably
showers In south portion. Friday. showers
and cooler.
LOWER MICHIGAN: Partly cloudy Thurs
day; Friday cloudy and cooler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-23

CONTINUED on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1921-11-22
INJURIES EYE WHILE
 WORKING IN SHOP

GILBERT, Nov. 21.-E. R. Wilbur, while at work in his machine shop here on Thursday. suffered a very painful injury to the eye, caused by a burn. MT. Wilbur was heating some metal with a torch when the metal came in contact with water and a particle of the heated metal struck his eye, burning the ball badly. The sight probably will not be affected.
 Serves as Truant Officer
 W. C. Mcconnell served as truant officer of this district during the past week. Several cases of boys and girls under 16 years of age who are not attending school were brought before the attention of the local jus tice..
 Leaves for Tennessee
 Mrs Phoebe Hickey, niece of Mrs. T. H. Jones, left for her home in Ten nessee on Thursday after a short visit here.
 Wins Basket Ball Game
 The Gilbert high school basket ball team carried off the victory with a score of 20 to 40 at a game played with the Tempe high school Friday afternoon at Tempe. This is the sec I'd game of the season for Gilbert
 it has been victorious both times