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The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
DRIVE EONPOLES
HELDUP BY RED.
HOME MUTINIES
Soviet Rule Reported Still
Firm But War Plans
Meet Delay.
SHORTAGE OF, FOOD :
BLAMED FOR BREAK
Only Sporadic, Undirected
Fighting Yet Reported
From Petrograd.
Especial o.sl. to tn. H.r.ld.)

LONDON, March 13.-According
to cables from authoritative sources
reaching London today. the dis
turbances in Petrograd and Kron-
stadt are in no sense as serious as
first Impressions indicated and the
rule of Lenin and iTrotsky is not
seriously threatened.
The important political siEnifi-
canoe in the situation is the lessen
ing of pressure on the Polish Rus
sian frontiers, where Red Troops
mutinied and turned upon their offi-
GERS. killing d number. The, offen-
sive against Poland. as a result.
has suffered a serious setback.
1t is stated that shortage of food
is the basic cause of all the Russian
fighting, which in almost every case
has been sporadic. unorsanized and
concerned largely with the imme-
diate seizure of such food stocks
as were to be had.
The revolt of Lenin-Trotsky
troops and mutiny Of sailors is at
tributed directly to unrest brought
on by the shortage of provisions
1t is the presence of these mutineers
in the ranks of the rioters. 1t is
stated. which has given rise to~the
reports that an organized revolution
was sweeping over Russia.
Lenin and Trotsky are declared to
be seriously disturbed by the food
shortage, but Soviet representatives
said they gradually are organizing
their sources of supply in such man.
ner that conditions soon will be al
Ieviated to an appreciable extent In
the meantime, it is stated, they are
complete masters of the situation
and expect the capitulation OF
Kronstadt within a few days.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
SPRINGFIELD QUIET
AFTER RACE RIOTS

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. March Ia
Springfield was quiet tonight. with
State troops patrolIing the streets
following race riots here last
night.
James White, 17-year-old negro,
who precipitated the niots by shoot
ing Policeman Joseph Ryan, pleaded
guilty late today and was SEN
fenced to an indeterminate term in
the reformatory. He was spirited
away tonight. \
Theaters and business houses
were closed tonight. street cars
were not running. and only pedes-
trians with military passes were
permitted on the streets.
Five hundred members OF the Ma
tional Guard, under command of
Col. Robert Haubrich. with aug
mented police and county forces,
were on duty.
City Manager E. e. Parsons stated
tonight that the situation was un-
der control and that, despite the
tense atmosphere. further trouble
was unlikely.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Krassin Denies Serious ,
Revolution in Russia

LONDON, March 13.-In an exclu-
sive interview today, Leonid Rras-
sin, head of the Russian Trade
Delegation. emphatically and com
pleteIy denied that there is a seri-
Gus revolution in Soviet Russia.
Krassin said:
"Telegrams received today from
Soviet Foreign Ministry Tchicherin.
at Moscow, deny the renorts of a
revolution. The facts are that a
mutiny on the batleship Petropav-
losk due to food shortage spread to
Kronstadt. Trotsky took command
of the Red troops surrounding
Kronstadt. ] have an univerified
report that Kronstadt has surren-
dered already, but IL not 1t certainly
will in a few days. 1t is a purely
local disturbance. and il is abso-
lutely untrue that there is any sort
of revolt in Petrograd and Moscow.
Propaganda Reasons.
The facts are that the reports are
propaganda. sent from Reval and
Helsingfors' for three purposes
firstly, to deter England's signing a
trade agreement; secondly, to injure
the standing of the Soviet govern
ment in the eyes of the world, par
ticularly the new Harding admin.
istration in America; and thirdly,
to affect Turkish opinion, as a dele
cation of Nationalist Turks is now
in Moscow to sign peace.
The facts are that while food
conditions are bad, the Soviet gov
ernment's position is stronger
daily"
Asked il the Soviet government
would make a spring offensive IN
Poland, Krassin said:
1T would be madness to attack
Poland. The facts are that we are
most anxious to conclude peace
with Poland and will doubtless do
SO soon, unless France prevents.
We are not fighting an offensive
war. but defensive. II forced, we
will continue a defensive war, but
our greatest wish is to make peace
everywhere and start an economical
culture development of the coun-
try"
tcopyrisht. 1871, New York Tribune. Inc.)
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Find Death Symbol
On Mans Body in N. Y.

NEW YORK, March 13.-The body
OF a man who wore a sweater en-
broidered with a skull and cross
bones was found tied up in a gunny
sack in the Bronx section early to-
day.
There was a deep cash such as
would have been made by an axe or
hatchet over the right eye. He
had been dead about twenty-four
hours.
There were three rings on the
fingers of his left hand: one with
the initials IF. l. r." triple snake
ring and one fashioned with a mer-
maid holding a diamond.
There was nothing indicating
identity in the pockets. The body
was that of a man about 80 years
old
Apparently the body had been
dropped from a passing vehicle. II
was found by two farmers.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Goes to Join Princess Mother.

NEW YORK. March l3.-william
B. Leeds jr- 17-year-old son OF
Princess Ansstasia Of Greece, sail
ed for Europe today on the Impera-
tor to join his mother who was
operated on in Athens Monday for
an intestinal disorder. Young Leeds
had planned to go 10 Athens by air
plane from Cherbourg but was COM
manded not TO attempt the flight in
a cable received from the Grecian
capital last night.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
LABOR TO ABIDE
WITH Rail BOARD
IN WAGE BATTLE
Union Leaders Vote to
Fight Parleys Between
Employers and Men.

CHICAGO. March 13.-Railway
employees will not accept a cut in
wages unless ordered by the United
States Railroad Labor Board
Representatives of sixteen rail-
road workers unions and of the
railway employees department of the
American Federation of Labor. in
conference here agreed tonight they
would fight to the limit any effort
to reduce wages by conferences be-
tween managers and the men. Con-
ferences to consider reductions of
wages have been called by many
Western roads with their men.
The unions decision means, lead
ers claim, these wage readjust-
ment sessions will result in dead
lock and then the Railroad Labor
Board will be called upon to settle
the question.
Railroad officials here and union
heads alike declared their intention
to abide faithfully by the Federal
Commissions rulings.
First Big Hearing in April.
1t is expected the Railroad Labor
Board will get it's first big hearing
on wages early in April since the
first conference of railroad officials
with employees takes place March %.
Shippers will take hand in the
battle between railroad managers
with their workers Monday when
they meet in conference here on the
rate situation.
Thorne said he was confident a
reduction in freight and passenger
rates is contemplated by railroads
il they get the wage cut. He said
the reduction in freight rates would
probably be specific on various COM
modities rather than a fat reduc-
tion, and that the tariff schedules
would be revised from time to time.
American Federation officials de-
clared the proposed cut in passen-
ger and freight rates has no bear
ing on the wage cut. They claimed
1t Is entirely a question of whether
the wage cut is Justified by the
present cost of living. They think
II is not
B. NJ. Jewell, head of the railway
department of the A. F. of L., w. J.
Lauck, an economist of the depart
ment, Frank p. Walsh, former
| chairman of the National War La
| Dor Board and now representing
| railway workers and others from
various sections of the country, were
In conference here tonight, relative
to the proposed wage cut and cases
coming before the Railroad Labor
Board Monday.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
General Sawyer
Gets His Orders
ForActiveD Duty

Brig. Gen. Charles Elmer Saw
yer. President Harding's physician.
stands '.mobilized.-
An order by Secretary Of War
Weeks reads:
BY direction Of the President
Brig. Gen. Charles Elmer Sawyer.
Medical Reserve Corps, Marion.
Ohio. is ordered to active duty and
will proceed to Washington and
report in person without delay TO
the President of the United States
for duty with station in this city.
He will rank from March IL, 1891"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
PACT WITH KEMAL
STRENGTHENS OIL
MONOPOLY in EAST
Writer Says Franco-Br
ish Gain Prestige in
Mesopotamia.
and Chicago Tribune.)
BY HENRY WALES.
Photo by Underwood and Undervood.
Mr.. Harding was presented

PARIS, March 13.-The Franco
British strangIe hold on the Mesopo-
tamian oil fields, seized when Tur-
key was carved up, was strength
ened in London yesterday when the
French and the Turkish nstionalists
signed an official agreement This is
preliminary to actual signing Of
peace treaty.
French troops Immediately will
evacuate Cecilia, including Aintsb
and Ourfa, which Gen. Gouraud's 5
soldiers recently captured with
heavy losses.
But from q member of Premier
BRANDS party which returned to
Paris from London last night i
learn that Mustapha Kemal Pasha
agreed to permit the French to re-
tain control of the right of way of
the Berlin-Bagdad railway from
Aleppo and Nisbin to Mossoul.
American engineers and capital
may be called on by France to con-
struct the 35o-mile gap of the rail-
way between Nisbin and Mossoul.
Completion of this section would
result in Alexandretta becoming
the principal port for Mesopotamian
oil, as there would be a direct haul
westward without grades.
By signing peace pact with
France, Mustapha kemal Pasha will
liberate $4,000 French troops under
Gen. Gourand, who has been cam
paigning in Cicilia- and also lib
crates 10000 Kemalists for use
against the Greeks, besides leaving
the Greek right flank unprotected
and exposed to a turning movement
toward Smyrna when the French
withdrew within the Syrian boun-
deries.
(Copyrisht, ls2l.)
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
w. VA. MINE MURDER
TRIAL NEARING END

WILLIAMSON. W. va, March IL.
Evidence was introduced in the
Matewan murder trial today to show
that an Insignificant habit of a life
time might have been responsible
for the deaths Of citizens and detec-
tives killed in the May fight. for
which the freedom of seventeen is in
jeopardy.
The evidence was introduced to
contradict the accused mems claim
that the shooting was provoked
when Albert Felts. by rising three
times on his tiptoes, gave a signal
to his aides and then fired the bull
let which started the fight.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
COSTA RIGA MAKES
REPORT TO LEAGUE

GENEVA, March 13.-Costa Rica
today informed the league of nations
that 1t had accepted American me-
diation in its dispute with Panama.
Following Panama's notification
that the basis OF mediation laid
down by the United States is not
acceptable to her. Costa Rica's reply
was received with evident relief
League officials replied to the note
tonight. expressing their satisfac-
ton with the decision.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Fund for Children.

Contributions to the child feeding
fund of the European Relief Coun-
Gil from the surplus funds of Amer
lean Red Cross chapters amounted
TO more than sSs2.ooo during the
FIRST two months of the campaign,
according to announcement yester-
day.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Several Reported Dead
In Oklahoma Hotel Fire

CLINTON. Okla. March 13.-Sev-
to death in a fire which destroyed
the Grace Hotel, a four-story brick
today. Hotel officials were
unable to make an accurate check
on the guests. because the register
was destroyed. The hotel accom-
modated about sixty guests and it
was reported almost all of the rooms
were occupied last night.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Couple Held on Coast
Face Baltimore CHARGES

SAN FRANCISCO. March ia
While dancing was at its height, po-
lice slipped into the Hotel st. Fran
els tonight and arrested man and
woman registered there as Al
bert Saunders and wife.
Police said they believed their
real names to be Bert N. and vir-
ginia Morgan. wanted in Baltimore,
Md, on thirty-eight charges of OBJ.
tanning money! aggregating $40 900
under false pretenses Detectives
declared they believed the couple
also were wanted In Chicago, under
the. names of J. 8. Samaels and 1.
NJ. Price.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
BAND CONCERT.
coxcE1r TODAY.


Marine 1arrscks at ,. N
~ The q. Q. Marine Band orchsstrs.
Wnhsa u. ssntsimsnn. Leader.
Program:
nsreh. ''us<ins Corps Institutsy.-
.........-.......... Branse1
psdisatsd 70 Tie Marine cerps Institsts.
Overture. 'Nabuchsdensser'' ...... VERDI
ssrsnads. Spring Msrning" .LAesns
rrsnbsns Solo. Celeste Aida".. Verdi
Mnsician 1ebsrt Z. CLARK.
Suits d'orchsstrs "oftanilla". =. LAcons
Les Isma.i Ansgrs nan trsppo.
undsrnssxh the stars. Andanttns.
Ths Sun Alisgrs non trepps.
valss Dchsms. Tempe ii valss.
vslss Do csnosrt, '1nvitation 10 the
pAnos .....-............... ...-Neesr
arnnf Bosnss from "Carmsn". Disst
maxinss' Hymn. The Halls Of
The Star spsngled Banner"
CHstios) Inmsdiatsiy sftsr the Concert
thsrs Win b . dress parade By the
nartns crps Institute On the psrads
Ersand-
The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
Copyright, ls21.)

In spite of the fact that Maryland
has $500 white school teachers. 500
new ones are needed each year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
Celebrates Third Birthday

John Norris Weber, 3rd, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Norris Weber, en-
tertained several of his little friends
at the home of his parents on Pleas
ant street Tuesday afternoon at 439
o'clock in honor of his third birthday.
The color scheme Of the party was
yellow, the floral decorations being
jonquils. while the candy cups were
baskets with the same flower for dec
Grafton as was also the napkins. The
birthday cake was decorated with
yellow candies and the little favors
at each plate contained yellow cap
which the little ones donned. The
refreshments consisted of jelly sand
witches, fancy cakes and ice cream,
with the birthday cake. The little
ones marched into the dining room
to music with the young hostess and
Lucille Stobie in the clad. The other
guests were Ned and Tommie Ris-
ley, Nancy Cunningham. Betty Hilf1
son., Shirley Brown. and Althea Web
Der, the sister of the host The chill
dren had merry time playing games
and altogether it was a thoroughly
enjoyable afternoon. John was the
recipient of many handsome gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
E. l.. Reynolds Hurt
Seriously in Gardiner

Everett L. Reynolds of Edwards
street, this city, was seriously injured
in Gardiner, Monday forenoon, while
at work on a staging erected for the
construction of an overhead bridge
over the Maine Central Gailroad track
about two miles below Gardiner.
When the forenoon train from Port
land passed under the structure. it
was shaken completely down. Mr..
Reynolds was thrown under the train
and his left foot cut off at the ankle
and he also sustained fracture of
the skull He was taken to hospi-
tai where the injured limb was am
putated about inches below the
knee. His wife and his sister Mrs
Cora Carter of this city, were sent
for and went to Gardiner. Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. Reynolds has been employed as
a fireman on the Maine Central. but
was laid off short time age and
went to Gardiner to help i'll the con-
struction Of thi soverhead bridge
which is being. built by the S. and S.
Construction Company being there
temporarily. The physicians held out
very little hope of his recovery on
Tuesday. He is about 80 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
LESTER w. REDIKER
KILLED BY CURRENT
FROM 55O-VOLT WIRE

Lester w. Rediker Of Campbell
street, 80 years of age. a millwright.
who was making repairs at the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney mill Tuesday
afternoon. was instantly killed by
clectrocution when he came IN con-
tact with a 550-volt wire. The acct
dent occurred about $50 o'clock in
the afternoon. Mr.. Rediker was. work
ing on platform about Is feet from
the floor. His foot came in contact
with an iron bar and his head with
the high voltage wire sending the cur
rent through the entire length of his
body Men working in the room
Jumped to the rescue even when the
electricity was playing in stream
from his foot. A pulmotor was Sc
cured from the Central Maine Power
Co. and everything possible done to
restore animation, but without avail.
Three physicians were called in the
effort to save the mans life. The body
was taken to the Redington undertake
ing rooms, where an examination
showed no mark on the body with the
exception Of the severe burning Of one
great toe. Mr.. Rediker leaves a wife
and three small children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
Tennis Semi-Finals
At Pinehurst, n. Carolina

Pinehurst, N. c., April i2.--Ths
women's and the mems singled in u.
North and South tennis championst
tournament today were brought dow
to the semi-fnals. Miss Marion Tin.
derstein and Miss Anne TOWNSEND
went their way through three rounds
to the semi-finals in the upper bracket
Of the women's match. Mrs. Molla 3
Mallory survived without being called
upon to extend herself in the lower
frame and will be opposed in the semi
finals by Miss Edith Sigourney or Mrs
Mabel Straffin, who have not vet dis.
posed of their third round match.
Most interesting of the days cor.
tests was staged in the fourth round
OF the mems singles between 1chys
kumageo and Raymond Bidwell. The
latter put up hard fight against the
Japanese star but was defeated 81
Cd. Mrs. Benjamin Cole outplayed
Miss Zinderstein at the outset IN thu
third round sr the women's singles but
lost 4-6, Ga, 6-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
WANTS U. S. TO GET OUT

Washington, April 49, Complete
liberation of the Dominican Republic
from the military and political in
fiuences of the United States was
asked of President Harding in Pc
tition presented today at the White
House by President Henriquez CAT
Vajal.
The petition recited the history Of
the occupation by the United States
forces and stated the purpose of
President CarvajaTs mission was to
respectfully lay before Your Excel
lency the demand made by my people
of the government of the United
States, that they he reinstated in the
full exercise of their rightful SOW
eregnty of which they have been de-
prived since 1916. through the en-
ployment of the military forces of the
United States without warrant of law
in Santo Domingo by President Will
sons administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13

Some 700 fight fans witnessed one
of the fastest and best boxing exhi-
billions staged in the Capital city for
many u, day. at City. hall Tuesday
evening. The main attraction was
two six-round bouts between Johnny
Walker of st. Paul and X. Q. krouse
of Milwaukee. Both boys weighed
in almost pound for pound.
Walker had the advantage over
Krouse in height and reach and this
accounted in no small degree for
Krouse not being able to get to his
man with any effective punches.
Had any decision been rendered. I'M
doubtedly Walker would have been
the winner, his work was cleaner,
his punches more effective and he
outclassed Krouse in almost every
round. In one round only did Krouse
appear to do any effective work and
that was in the fourth round OF the
second bout when he landed some
good jabs on Walkers chin and a
savage blow just behind the left ear.
20 However. it must be handed to
Krouse that he was hghter
the go, was exceedingly
aggressive at all times and accepted
an untold amount of punishment.
but lacked the clever and classy
fighting style of his opponent.
For a curtain raiser, a six-round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
French Honor Dead
General J. s. Gallieni

Paris. April 12.--General J. 5. Gal
lieni, former minister of war and mil
itary governor Of Paris. who died in
Versailles in May, 1915, was today
granted the posthumous dignity of a
marshal of France by unanimous vote
of the Senate
General Gallieni began his military
career in the Franco-Prussian war. but
although long past the age for retire.
ment, he continued to serve France
until forced to retire in 1916 on ac-
count of i'll health.
The part Gallieni played in the bat
tie of the Marine was spectacular
While the German General Won Kiuck
was making his lightning-iike advance,
Gallieni sent $4,000 men of the army
of Paris in texicabs across the city
and out to the spot where General
Manouri was assembling his army. He
Brought Manouris forces up to a
strength that enabled Manouri to fall
on Won kluck's flank and start the VIC
tory of the first battle of the Marine.
After the notable part taken by Gal
lieni in this battle he was appointed
minister OF war. He began immedi-
ately the elimination of red tape in
the army and dealt with a heavy hand
with officers who had received COM
missions through favoritism and polit-
zeal influence. He sent to the front a
number of able-b bodied soldiers who
were occupying safe billets in the rear.
Like Marshal Joffre. he was relent-
less in forcing the retirement of old
officers whose ability was not equal to
the demands of the war. Be revision
Of the exemption lists he added $4,000
men to the army.
In February. 1915. Gallieni took
over the direction of the department.
Of aviation but soon afterwards fell
Ill and was compelled to retire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
LATE SPORT NEWS
TOO Clever FOR KROUSE
IN Feather CLASH AT CITY HALL.
--COReIN- WILLS DRAW IN SEM

bout between Kid Goode and yn,..
Johns, both youngsters from A.
gusta kept the spectators in an M
roar with vaudeville display tss.
even a speciality act from Keith.
Circuit could. not have exce,lss
Prancing ponies had nothing A.
these boys with Johns the h..
"prancer."
In the second preliminary n,
DUDE, 1.-THE Iceberg" knocked Yopnn
Jensen of Gardiner down in the Ar,
round four times, the gong sayin,
him from knockout, and the rsf
cree stopped the bout
In the semi-finals. a six-round han,
between Chick Wills of Augusta ana
Kid Corbin of Hallowell. Corbin sr,
prised the fans by the big improve
ment shown since his last anpea,
ance here. Wills carried the fob,
to the Hallowell boy who proved
boy for punishment and while M
colored lad had a shade the beta,
many called the bout a draw.
Harry Sears of this city refere.s
all the bouts and kept the men n,
the jump all the time, giving genera
satisfaction.
Promoter spin" Mcclure certain.
~ we'll pleased all lovers of the man
ly art and is to be congratulated an
the show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-13
Soviet to Turn Down
Russians DepOrted from u. s.

New York. April 12-Immigration
officials at Ellis Island were notified
today by Charles Recht, attorney in
charge of Russian Soviet interests in
the United States, that no additional
Russians deported from this coun-
try would be admitted to Russia I'M
til further advices from officials of
the Soviet republic. The Latvian
governments representatives here
also informed the immigration auth
critics he had received advices by
cable that Latvia would discontinue
furnishing vises for the safe conduct
of Russians through that country
who had been deported from Amer
lea.
Byron III. Uhl, first deputy COM
missioner Of immigration said to-
night that this would check the de-
pdrtment's plans for the deportation
of 3. Russian extremists scheduled
to leave here on the steamship Man
churia on Thursday.
"TlIey cannot go without vised
passports" he said.