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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
AUTHORITIES HOLD
ALLEGED SWINDLER
At MONROE, Mich
Will Return PetOff Here to
Answer Charge of ''t'leec-
ing" Nowak.

elimination Of a five-day search,
instigated by local authorities in CO
operation with officials of nearby
states and cities, was reached yes
terday afternoon when Mike Petoff.
alleged gold brick artist, who,
with another man still missing, is
said to have swindled Jacob Nowak,
1926 w. Washington av., Of $500,
his savings OF a lifetime, was ar
rested by authorities of Monroe,
Mich. Petoff is being held there
while steps are being taken in
South Bend to secure extraditiOn pa
pers. Upon being returned TO this
city, he viii face a charge Of rob
berry. Pros Floyd O. Jellison de-
clared last night that in view OF
later developments in the cast, It
was made plain that the money
which was taken from Nowak was
actually received at the point of a
revolver when the victim hesutated
at the closing Of the deal and con
viction on the charge, according TO
a recent law. would mean a prison
sentence Of from 10 TO 20 years.
The alleged swindle is said TO
have taken place in Mishawaka in
an isolated spot near the banks Of
the river According TO agreement.
Nowak, in his story 10 the prose-
cutor. said he was TO put into
common fund OF S19 eco, his 5000.
The money was TO be directed to-
ward the este bEshment Of a meat
market in South Bend. It was said
last night in contradiction 20 first
reports. in which enterprise the
three men would maintain z part
nership.
Choose River Scene.
on Monday morning the three
men met, by appointment. and No
wax went with them to a AIisha-valxs7
bank. where he drew out his saw
ings. Il was suggested that they
go TO some place where they would
have privacy and close the deal. put
ting the money into a large tin box
carried by one OF the alleged swim
dlers and forming an oral partner
ship. The vicinity Of the river was
chosen. Upon arriving at the spot.
Petoff Il was said. deposited what
appeared 10 be a large roll OF bills
in the box and his accomplish did
the same. Nowak becoming slight
~ suspicious, hesitated, when, he
claimed, Petoff drew a revolver and
threatened him with his l.fe II he
did not Nowak placed the $500
in currency IN the box with the
other money and the two other
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
.INDICT INDIANA
FARMER IN MURDER

SEYMOUR. Nov. 5.-Ben Brooks,
a farmer, was indicted today for the
murder of Amazona b. Montgomery,
wealthy resident Of this city, by the
Jackson county grand jury.
Montgomery was killed August %.
near the Montgomery farm. four
miles east OF here. Bess Brooks,
father of Ben, and his two other
sons, Lyman and Henry, all of whom
live in the same neighborhood, wet3
arrested on suspicion a few days
after Montgomery disappeared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
HURLS ACID IN FACE
OF HUSBANDS LOVER

ST. LOUIS, No, Nov. 5.-Mrs
Myrtle Buzette Is IN custody of the
police. charged with throwing acid
into the face OF Miss Irma Pleus,
her husbands lover who probably
viii lose the sight OF one eye.
II am not aorry." declared Mrs
Buzette, - warned them. would
DO IL again under the circumstances. -
LerOi p Buzette, former banker,
aIighted from an automobile at Miss
Pleus' home. The enraged wife. who
had waited. appeared and the acid
hinging incident followed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
FIX RAILROAD VALUATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The in
terstate commerce conSnission sat
urday announced il had fixed a ten
tatiye valuation OF $40 500 on the
property OF the NIuncie and Western
Railway company OF Indiana. and OF
S76S.S37 on the property OF the
Chesapeake Western OF Virginia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
FIRsr WOMAN MINISTER DEAD.

ELIZABETH. y. J.. Nov. 5.-The
Rev. DR.. Antoinette Louisa Brown
Blackwell aged 96. believed 20 have
been the first woman ordained TO
the ministry IN this country. and
pioneer woman suffrage worker
with Susan 3. Anthony. died here
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
WRIT KEEPS CITY
OFF MILK PLANT

CLEVELAND. O.. Nov 5-A rem-
porary injunction restraining Mayor
". s Fitzgerald or any other Off
cial or emplOye OF the city from
taking over the plane of the Telling
Belle Vernon company or in-erfer-
ing with the company milk delir-
cry was issued tonight by Common
Pleas Judge Maurice BernCn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
YOU TRAITOR
CRIED SLAYER
OF PREMI
Japanese Boy Switchman a
Grandson of Celebrated
Rebel Leader.
NATION IN FERMENT
Assassination of "CommOner'
Throws Government Into
CONSERVATION.

HONOLULU, Nov. 8. Takashi
Hara, Japan's "commoner premier"
fell under the assassin's knife with
his slayer's cry, You Traitor" ring
ing in his ears, according to the
Toxic correspondent Of the Hawaii
Shinpo. a japanese daily, of Homo
lulu.
Ryoohi Nakaoka, 10 years Of age,
switchman at the Otsuka station
near Toxic. and a grandson of an
other Nakaoka, celebrated leader Of
the Meiji restoration, who helped re-
store to the Mikado the power that
had lain in the hands of the Toku-
gawa Shogunale for 500 years. was
the man who cut down the leader of
the Japanese government. according
to the Shinpo's correspondent.
Used Short Sword.
Nakaoka used a short sword for
the single stab that ended Premier
Hara's career. 1t penetrated the
lung close to the heart.
The assassin who was captured
Immediately after his attack had in
his possession a letter addressed to
his mother and other papers which
established his Identity"
The Nippu Jill, afternoon Japa-
nese daily of Honolulu, prints a
cable from it's Toxic correspondent
that the assassination of Premier
Hara has caused great CONSERVATION
in government ccircles in view of the
pending conference at Washington
on limitation of ornaments and far
eastern questions.
The presidency Of the Seiyu-Kai,
or majority party in the japanese
diet. now devolves on Marquis K.
Saionji who with Premier Hara, led
in the orga nization OF the party.
Saionji is prominently mentioned as
a possibility for the premiership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
VETS BON us
LOSES AT TER
FIERCE FIGHT
Amendment Beaten In Senate
Following Attack on
President.
WILL RUSH TAX BILL
Rapid Progress on Levy Re-
vision Measure Sure
Next Week.
BULLETINS

WASHINGTON, NOV. By
vote of 80 To 2S the senate re-
jected tonight the Reed amend
ment to the tax bill proposing TO
enact the soldier bonus bill and
retain the excess profits as
means of financing nc listed
compensation for former serv-
ice men. Five repul cans.
Capper, johnson, Kenyon Ladd
and Lafollette, support the
amendment, and two den Gratis.
Glass and Myers, voted against
IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. - The
fight over the soldiers bonus was in
full swing tonight in the senate with
so many senator's desiring TO speak
thas there was doubt that a final vote
could be reached before Monday.
The first proposal taken up was
that by Sen. Reed, democrat, Misso-
uri, TO continue the excess profits
tax an a means of financing the Five
way" adjusted compensation plan.
Should they be rejected. Sen. Sim
mons. CT North Carolina and Sen.
Walsh of Massachusetts,, democrats,
Intended TO offer their propositions
to pay the bonus out of the interest
on the foreign debt.
To Expedite Tax Bill.
After the bonus issue is dispos I'd
of, leaders on both sides expect rap
d progress to be made on the tax re-
vision bill with possible passage of
the measure Monday night. De-
bate on the bill today was enliv-
ened by an attack on Sec'y Mellon
by Sen. LaFOlette, republican, Wis
consin, and a defense of the treas
ury chief by Sen Watson. republic
can, Indiana.
I'VE have heard here from day to
day." said Sen. Watson" that wealth
defies the government, that il will not
pay its taxes, but the fiscal head of
this government has laid il down as
a proposition-and 1 am going TO
bring it before the countrfy-that we
cannot make wealth pay and that
We might as we'll accept that pro-
position; that we have got to estab-
lish system of taxation that will
make the people pay, that wealth
will not bear its share That is the
declaration and it comes impudently
and brazenly from the head of the
fiscal department Of this govern
ment. He ought to he retired from his
place for making this sort Of declar-
alton.
Watson Takes Issue.
Sen. Watson took sharp issue with
Sen. LaFollette's Interpretation OF
Mr.. Melons testimony before the
senate finance committee when the
tax bill was being drafted.
The secretary" declared Sen
CONTINUED on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.
Pres't Harding was assaiIed i'm
the senate tonight by Sen. Stan
ley, democrat, Kentucky, for
what he described as the "or-
der" given to the senate TO re-
commit the soldiers bonus bill.
Sen. Stanley declared there
was only one thing on earth
that could have made the presi-
dent turn his back" on the rour
million former service men.
That thing, he said, was 1.-The
silent tnsdduOus power OF Man,
mon; the ring OF the dollar"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
THE WEATHER

Tndiana-Fair and warmer Sunday; Monday
fair
Lower NTichigan-Cloudy and warmer sun
day: Monday fair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
FORMER HOUSEKEEPER
TO WRITE FOR MOVIES
Inherits Small Fortune From
Father and Answers Call
to Write Scenarios
.BY United Press)

St. Paul, Nov. 7.-Mrs. Bertha
Abby Ross is going to write for the
movies.
Until three weeks ago, Mrs. Ross
was employed at the home of John A..
Hartager, 2049 Carroll avenue. At
that time she inherited $4,000 from
the estate of her father, Erick Lysne,
Churchs Ferry, N. D. Now she has
given up homework and is boarding.
AS soon as her share of the estate
can be liquidated, she will go to
Arizona and California and devote
her entire time to writing scenarios,
she announced yesterday.
81 have already written several
short stories, but haven't attempted
to sell them, although all critics have
shown them to have praised them
highly" she said.
Mrs. Ross is undecided what finn
producers she will write for.
"I expect to begin work before
Christmas" she said.
Mrs. Ross caused something of a
sensation at Devils Lake, N. D., when
she appeared to claim a portion OIL
the estate of Erick Lysne. She claim
ed to be his child, born in wedlock in
Norway. No one in that vicinity had
known Of her existence prior to that
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
I lNE;N()()DBANk
EN'T'EREDE
this MORNING,
Would-Be Robbers Break in
But. Leave Bsfore Job a.
Is Completed I5,. !
J., -------------,. ,<-. u
INNER DOOR OF VAULT
ALL SET FOR BLoW-UP
- - : --- "a ..,.-f .ss=s, .,,,, u"
Station Agents Bulldog Is
Said to Have Frightened :
!,. Robbers Away. !

Burglars entered the Peoples State
bank at Pinewood some time between
1880 and 3 o'clock this morning by
prying lip a window in the rear of the
building with tools which were Sc
cured from the. section car house of
the 500 Line, after breaking off the
lock on the door. @as.1s.: ~ $50. T.
The outer door of the safe at the
bank was opened by knocking off the
lever and breaking the combination,
The inner door was soaped, ready, for
a charge Of nitro-glycerine, when
something evidently scared the burg
lars away. At any rate, their opera
lions stopped there and they made
their escape ~a2 49, ~ :. -
The inner door Of the vault is still
locked and it is impossible to gain
entrance to the vault until mechanic
can be secured to release the lock or
drill the door off.
No clues were left as to the iden-
tity Of the robbers. They isolated the
village from the rest Of the world by
cutting all the wires leading out OF
the town. .1-
The 500 Line station agent claims
the robbers were frightened away by
his bulldog. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
GUST SCHMUNK DIES
AT HOSPITAL SATURDAY

- Gust F. Schmunk, rs passed away
at st. Anthony's hospital at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon after an illness
of about four weeks. Death was due
to pneumonia and typhoid fever.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 80 O'Clock at st. Paul )
Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev.
William Kamphcnkel officiating.
The deceased is an ex-servlce man,
having served in the army during the
recent war. He was a member OF the
14Sth Infantry, S8th Division, having
enlisted June 27, 1918, at Bemldji.
He was discharged December 20,
1918, at Camp Grant, Illinois. Pail
bearers and a firing squad are to be
furnished by the local post of the
American Legion, and all ex-service
men are urged to attend the funeral.
He was a member of the Loyal
Order of Moose, and, although the
funeral services will not be held under
the, auspices Of the local lodge, all
Moose are urged to attend.
He is survived by two brothers,
Otto, of this city, and Fred, who,
when last heard from, was located
at Minneapolis. So far, efforts to To-
cate the latter brother have proved
fruitless. Interment will be made in
Green wood cemetery, under the di-
rection of H. N. Mckee, funeral
director.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
C0LERAINE MAY PLAY
i BEMlDJI NEXT TUESDAY

Arrangements now under way in
dictate that the Co!eraine high school
football eleven will play the BemldJl
SQUAD here Tuesday, November Is,
announces Coach J. W. Smith, who is
very anxious to stage another game
locally this season.
The Coleraine boys are champions
of the Iron Range, having won every
game this season, and will come to
Bemidji confident that they can add
another victory to their already long
list. j.,
Bemidji has virtually won the
championship CT this district for the
fourth CONSECUTIVE year and is anxious
to test its strength against the range
team. Victory over Coleraine would
give the locals the championship of
Northeastern Minnesota at least. If
this game is arranged, it is sure to be
an exciting battle, with both teams
putting up their best brand Of foot
ball.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
PLANT ARMISTICE E!LMS
AT WASHINGTON TODAY
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 7.-Plantlng OF
two Armistice Elms at 10 a. m. to-
day, by the American Forestry asso-
citation will open Armistice Week. The
trees are to be living memorials OF
the date on which President Harding
called the Limitation of Arms con-
ference. The elms were planted on
the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial,
one for the army and one for the
navy. The elms were placed at the
entrance at Twenty-third and d
streets at the head of what will be
International avenue, an avenue OF
memorial trees planted by the varl-
ous governments.
Two representatives from each OF
the American Legion posts in the Dis
trict of Columbia placed the two elms,
following their presentation by
Charles Lathrop Pack, president Of
the American Forestry association.
The simple ceremony was in charge
of Col. o. o. Sheriff.. There was an
invocation by Col. John 7. Axton,
chief of chaplains Of the United States
army and benediction by Capt. John
3. Frazer Of the United States navy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
JAEiR'S ELCAR ROADSTER
STOLEN FROM. GARAGE

Burglars broke into the auto gar
ace of the Smith Lumber company
last night and took E. R. Jahr's Elcar
roadster. In order to gain admittance'
the thieves broke the lock on the
small door to- the garage and then
opened the large doors from the in
side.
The intention of the auto bandits
was evidently to take the new WHY'S
Knight sedan, belonging to M. 81.
Smith, which was housed in the same
garage, but they were unable to do
so as the car was locked.
Both the sheriff's Office and the city
police have been notified and are
working on: the case. The car was a
chummy roadster and was different
in appearance from almost every
other car in. this vicinity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
FRENCKMAN ON TRIAL
FOR DEATH OF ELEVEN
tBy United Press)

Versailles, France, Nov. 7.--lIenry
Landreau, the twentieth century Don
Juan, went on trial here at noon TO-,
day. Known as the Bl ue Beard Of
Cambias Villa" Landreau was t."
plead to a charge of mur dering IL of
the 2S7 women Of all ages, who arc
alleged to have become betrothed to
him. The trial, which in France far
over-shadows the Washington disarm-
ament conference, got under way af-
ter an investigation lasting two and
one-half years.
Landreau, So years OF age, with
heavy features and a squatty figure,
shining bald pate and bushy black
beard, will be pictured by the prose.
cutIon as having lured an army OF
women, mostly wealthy widows for
their funds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
CASS LAKE DEFEATS
BEMLDJI SECOND TEAM

NJ. : 49,. ---ElF -Et', f
Cass Lake high school defeated the
Bemidji high school second team at
Cass Lake Saturday afternoon by a
score Of 7 to 6, in game which
proved to be very interesting to all
concerned. The second team plans
to stage more games, if they can be
secured soon. Plans are now under
way to bring the Cass Lake team here.
Charles McDougal had charge of
the second team Saturday. Those
who made the trip and took part in
the game are: W. Batchelder, Peter
son, Lars Hakkerup, Gene Boyce, Ed.
Gennes, M. LaFleur, Victor Jahr, Ted
Cushner, Lester Doe, LaVerne Hick-
erson, George Kirk, Phil Downs and
William Barnell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
NEW RURAL MAIL ROUTE
OUT OF TURTLE RIVER

A new rural mail route has been
established out Of Turtle River which
will be known as rural route No. 2.
The route goes to Spur school, then
west one mile and north three miles,
thence one-half mile east, one mile
south and east to the M. & I. railroad
track. 1t then follows south along
the track to Spur postoffice, where it
crosses the track and continues south
until it reaches close to Turtle Lake,
where it turns west one mile until il
reaches State Road No. 81, thence
east three miles until it reaches the
road running along the north side Of
Long lake, which the mail route fol
lows until rural route No. 4 is reach
ed, thence west two miles and north
three miles into Turtle River.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
PRISONER, WANTED In
~> KANSAS, BREAKS JAIL
tpy United Press)

Sleepy Eye. Mimi. Nov. 7.-Frank
Miller. "a, held for Kansas authorities
on a charge of wife desertion, escaped
from jail last night before Deputy
Mcknight of Eldorado, Kans., arrived
to claim the prisoner.
Miller was arrested Friday noon in
cottage, near here where he was
living with Miss Schwing, 16, as man
and wife. Miss Schwing claims she is
his stepdaughter. The chief Of police
said some one evidently furnished
Miller with the key to his cell last
night and he walked to freedom.
Miller left Eldorado, Kans., about
a month ago with his granddaughter,
according to Deputy Mcknight. His
wife preferred a charge of desertion.
THE man and child had been working
on a farm Of J. G. Davis and living
in the, cottage, near, here, for three
weeks. Federal authorities may be
called in on the case.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
RALPH Oracle POST TO
HOLD MEETING TUESDAY

Due to the fact that the next regu-
lar meeting of the Ralph Oracle post
of the American Legion falls on the
night before Armistice Day, the Of
ficers of the post have decided to call
the regular meeting for Tuesday night
at 8 o'clock at the rooms of the Civic
and Commerce association.
Reports Of the various committee
heads will be heard at this time and
all details for the celebration will be
completed at that time. The program
is all completed now, waiting for the
finishing touches which must neces-
sarily be worked out in the last few
days prior to the actual staging of
the celebration.
Commander c.. L. Pegelow will un-
doubtedly be called upon to give his
report on the third annual Legion con-
vention at Kansas City, which he at
tended as a delegate from the Sixth
district. A large attendance is urged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
ABSTRACTERS TO HOLD
~. OUTING HERE In 1923
E. d. Boyce Named Secretary
and Treasurer of State Title
Association

E. D. Boyce, secretary of the Bel
trami County Consolidated ABSTRACT
association, was elected secretary and
treasurer of the State Title assocla-
ton at a meeting Of the state associa-
tion,. held in St. Paul last Friday. Mr..
Boyce returned to Bemidji Sunday
morning and reports most successful
nicotine.
Bemidji has been chosen as the
place for. the summer outing conven.
t1oil~for the abstracters Of minnesota
and North Dakota in 1928. The date
for the gathering has not been def
initely decided, but it will be three
day session during the fishing season.
advises Mr.. Boyce.
In honoring Mr.. Boyce with the i'm
portant office Of secretary, treasurer,
Bemidji is again brought into the
limelight as an important point fol-
state headquarters of an important
association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-07
BABY CLINICS PROVE
l. DECIDEDLY SUCCESSFUL;
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Clinic Will Be Held
Here Wednesday

Eighty-siX babies were examined at
the baby clinic held at the Central
school building all day Saturday and
at the Lincoln school in the Fifth
ward during the afternoon. DR.. M.
D. OFT and DR.. Stewart of Mime
apolis, specialists, conducted the elm
c. They were assisted by large
number of local mothers, who showed
much interest in arranging for the
clinic, which was held under the aus
pices Of the South Beltrami County
Public Health association. DR.. Ste
wart substituted for DR.. Pierce, who
was previously scheduled to be here,
but who later was unable to attend.
Out Of the total of 86 examined,
20 were found to be normal, although
suggestions for feeding were made to
all mothers present. Seventeen babies
were foa.ad to be suffering with rick
cts or mal-nutrition, twenty-seven
had enlarged tonsils, glands or ade-
noids, six were suffering with skin
diseases, and sixteen had various 9TH
er defects for which medical or surgi-
cal care was advised. ..,. 49,.
The examining physicians stated
that they were pleased with the man.
ner in which mothers were following
Instructions given at previous clinics
and remarked at the unusual interest
taken by Bemidji mothers for the
welfare of the babies.
The child welfare committee of the
Women's Civic and Community club,
by which the arrangements for the
clinic were made, appreciates the
spirit of cooperation shown in maxi
ing the affair success in every way.
The committee also wishes to thank
the ladies who assisted during the
clinic.
The baby clinic, which was held at
Blackjack Thursday, was conducted
by DR.. M. D. OFT. Twenty-Five babies
were examined. The doctor was as
sisted by Mesdames Douglas, Moon
and Whitney, and Miss Beth Mac
Gregor, community nurse. A similar
clinic was held at Kelliher Friday, %
babies being examined. There the
doctor was assisted by Mesdames Lat
terel, Sl1rief and Peterson. Several
unusual cases were brought to the at
tention of the doctor. Much interest
was shown in the clinic in both towns.
There will be an eye, ear, nose and
throat clinic at the school house at
Blackjack tomorrow for children be-
tween the ages of five and eighteen
years. A similar clinic will be held
at the Central school building here
Wednesday, November 8, and another
at Puposky and Redby Thursday, No
vember 10. 1t is reported that much
more can be accomplished at these
clinics if the parents will accompany
the children who are to be examined.