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Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
KNOWLEDGE OF ATTACK ON. MILITARY PUNISHABLE BY
 BURNING OF IRISH HOMES
Standard Company
 Has Monopoly On Wyoming Petroleum
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-The Stan dard oil company. through long time contracts. has monopoly in the pro- duction. transportation and marketing of petroleum and petroleum products throughout the Rocky Mountain section declares a report sent congress by the federal trade commission.
 Complaint of unsatisfactory condi- tions resulted in an inquiry in the petroleum situation in the Salt Creek, Wyoming field. the report says. and the investigation was broadened to include the entire region.
 There is greater concentration in the control of crude petroleum in the Wyoming oil fields than in any other field in the United States says the report which adds that the only crude oil production in the region is the com paratively small production in Colo rado.
 The mid west refining interests" il continues. 'are controlled by the Stan dard Oil company of Indiana through contracts expiring January l. 1884. Standard companies now control the bulk of the crude petroleum produced in wyoming The Ohio company, q Standard company, has the largest owned production in the state and ir addition to this controls considerable quantities thro1gh working agreements Admitted Standard interests and the Ohio company control about 93 to 9I per cent of the total production"
 The Standard controlled companies the Midwest Refining company ana the Illinois Pipe Line company are sai( to transport from 97 to 9S per cent o all crude petroleum marketed in Wyo- ming
 Taking up the refining situation, thi: report says the Mid West Refining company, the Utah Refining compan, and other Standard oil refineries owr and operate 90 per cent of the refining capacities operating on crude WyominI l petroleum. In respect to marketing I the report asserts Standard oil mar keting companies bought 90 per2cent o the refined petroleum products Of Wyo ming in 1s1s
 The report, however, declares rate filed by Illinois Pipe Line company compare favorably in cheapness witt pipe line rates in other fields"
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Cardinal Gibbons
 May Be Removed
 To Home Shortly
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BALTIMORE. Md. Jan. 2-Cardinal Gibbons condition was so improved todaythat his physicians were encour- aged and should the improvement continue, they say, they will tomor row consider the advisability of re- moving him to his home He was visiting his friend Robert T. Shriver at Union Mills when stricken.
 The cardinals physicians say he is not suffering from any organic trouble but simply the weakening effects of his advanced age, SC years. He has always been q remarkably healthy man. although not of robust build. His heart action has been weaker the past week but even that was stronger to- day. There has been no recurrence of the alarming sinking spells for two days.
 In the cathedral and all churches in the arch diocese special prayers were offered today for his recovery.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Continued Business Readjustment Seen
 During Past Month
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2-Fnrther de- cline in prices coupled with lncreaseo unemployment accompanied the con timed progress in business readjust- ment during December, according to the federal reserve boards monthly reVleW tonight
 The price decline was placed at S4R per cent by the board. which added that the decrease was mainly confined to commodities which had shown de- cline previously rather than an eXten- sion of price cutting to other indus tries.
 The decline was reported most marked in agricultural products. tex tiles. hides, leather and iron and steel products, while coal, petroleum, gaso- line. paper. brick and cement remained largely unaffected. Some reductions were reported in the open market in the latter group. the board said, but contract prices appeared to be little changed.
 Reduced business activity, the board stated. cut operations in many lines from 40 to 75 per cent of normal and brought unemployment. The Shrinkage of demand. the board reported, also ! was responsible for wage cuts as hlgh as 25 per cent.
 Banking power was well maintained l the board asserted, normal credit ac- ! commodation extended to legitimate l business. the reserve ratio showing i stronger and inter reserve narrowing With liquidation of loans at the mem ] Der banks. beginning the board fore 1 casts better conditions.
 Liquidation of bank loans were de scribed as progressing favorably in the l Chicago district, the report from whicf said that farmers were suffering from low prices. Retail trade had held UT we'll
 Apathy in business was reported from St Louis, though price cuts have gone lower, Unemployment increased by transportation improved and bank ing conditions became better. Grain receipts fell off somewhat il the Minneapolis district. Flour pro duction improved and prices declined
 The Kansas City area reported ; slowing down of business, but a genera
 belief was expressed that condition
 soon would be righted.
 Tn the Dallas district, a large carr, over'' both of debts and eommoditie
 into 1921 was forecast. Movement 0
 goods decreased generally there, bu
 retail trade held mp we'll
 San Francisco reported retail trad
 good wholesaling less active, crop
 moving steadily to market livestocl
 and allied interests in favorable DO sition and financial prospects favorable
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Ten Thousand Are Made Homeless By
 AIbanio TenbIor

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 PARIS, Jan. 2-Fourteen per sons were killed and 300 injured, and 10000 rendered homeless by an earthquake which nearly ob- liberated Elbsssan, Albania, accord ing to dispatches today from the American Red Cross at Tirana
 The only Americans there were two junior Red Cross nurses, Miss Norah Buddy, Of St. Louis, and Miss Winifred Warren of Chicago. Both were reported safe. They inmedi ately took charge of the relief work and the American Red Cross is sending supplies.
 Miss Winifred Warren, one of the two Red Cross nurses aiding the victims of the Albanian earthquake is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Warren of Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Girl AuUakened By
 Clicking or Lock
 Gets Drop On Yegg
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 NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Awakened early today by the clicking of key in the front door of her apartment, Bertha Miller, architect, erept from bed, drew a shining object from a buffet drawer and waited.
 A m n enterd. He felt some thing press asaint his ribs and heard an order "behaVe, now keep your hands up and sit down in that chair"
 He obeyed. Miss Miller called her sister who opened a window and blew police whistle.
 Police came. Miss Miller sighed, sank in a chair and tossed a silver spoon on the table.
 The man was held in S2,5o0 bail on a technical charge of burglary.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Dorothy's Diary

Jan. 8-My room looks so nrettv that it must be spoken off hereafter as "my boudoir.' The new desk is too pretty Tor anything.
 Mother had no trouble in get ting the chairs we needed by answering two or three ads in the Arizona Republican.
 At first we didn't find the kind of desk my heart was set upon. SO I went down to The Republican and had an ad of my own put in to run three days.
 The gentleman at the counter there told me I could telephone my ads. I didn't know th9t. Isn't it wonderfuI2 Just by say ing a few words into the tele- phone mouthpiece ! can send a message to most of the people Tn town.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
CONGRESSMAN WANTS FRENCH COLON|ALS ID BE MOVED FROM RHINE
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 WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-Declaring "the cause of justice and humanity is not being promoted by the retention of the French colored troops in the oc cupied area of Germany" Representa- tive Britten, Republican of Illinois, an nounced in a statement tonight he would introduce tomorrow in the house a resolution calling on President Will son to communicate with President Millerand of France and the league of nations secretariat with a view to re- moval of French colonial troops from the occupied zone. Mir. Britten said he would present petition carrying 30,000 signatures.
 "I cannot believe" he said. 'that the | civilized nations of the world will long countenance the retention of semi civilized African troops in the Rhine | land of Germany. when repeated pro- | tests are outspoken against this pro- cedure because of the brutalities that are daily being committed against women and girls
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Continuous Rains
 Cause Landslides
 Tn Western Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. Jan. 2.-Reports of damage by flood and earth slides came from many points in western Oregon today. following almost con- tinuous rains for several days past Near Seaside. Ore, water stood two feet deep on the Columbia highway at one point.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Treasury Employees
 Co-Operative Store In Receivers Hands
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 2LThe Co., operative store, established more than a year ago. by 6,200 employees of the treasury department to decrease living costs, will not open tomorrow, it's af- fairs having been turned over to a committee for liquidation Failure to receive full cooperation of it's mem- bers and to compete with local chain stores, is given as the reason.
 Approximately 1700 of the employees who invested $500 each to found the store, withdrew before the liquidation process began, but the remaining 45G0 members are said to have slgiht pros pect of saving their investment.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Domestic
 Decrease;
 Show Bis
Exports
 Imports
 Increase
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 NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Domestic ex- ports valued at $3,119.5S0.sS4 flowed through the port of New York during the past year bound for foreign mar kets. During the same period im- ports valued at $2933 3S4471 arrived.
 A comparison of the figures of 1919 shows that the export trade showed a decrease of approximately $231, ,0O0. - 900 while the import trade increased about $S6S 900, GOO.
 Foreign exports. which reached S111, 975,9l6 in 1919, were shaded down to SS1,965,715 during the past year.
 Gold and silver imports in 1920 eclipsed the 1919 record more thar ten fold. the figures being: 1920, S343.- 292.166 as against S32,S39216 in tho year 1919.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Seven Houses Burned By
 Military When Governor Decides Inhabitants Have
 Knowledge Of Ambush
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CORK. Jan. 2.-Seven houses in nearby towns and their contents were burned by the military last night as a result of an ambush of the police near Middleton, it was announced today The story was related in a statement Issued today by military authorities.
 ''As a result of an ambush on the police at Middleton and near Globe house." 1t stated, the military gover- nor decided certain houses in the vicinity should be destroyed as inhabi- tants were bound to have known of the ambush.
 The houses were destroyed between 3 and 6 D. m. January 1.
 Any person knowing others to pos sess arms or ammunition must report immediately or render themselves lia- ble to prosecution. Major General Strickland. commanding troops in Munster. announced today. It is also forbidden to assist rebels. The order Is effective Tuesday.
 The people are warned that they must not fail to report the rebels and their movements at once. Appearance before a military court is alternative the notice states. adding that an atti- tude of neutrality inconsistent with the position of the locality is punish able. It declares persons who not dc their utmost to prevent damage tc government property will be dealt with severely in person and estate.
 Sending of code telegrams without permission of the police inspector is banned and use of wireless or carrier pigeons is prohibited All meetings and assemblies are forbidden. six adults being considered a meeting.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Clara Zetkin Reaches
 Berlin Home In Sofef,

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 MAYENCE, Jan. 2.-Clara Zetgin member of the German reichstag and a communist leader. whose appearance at the congress of French socialists at Tours last week created a great sen sation, has arrived in Berlin, says a dispatch from there.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
LeDis Fitz Randolph
 Dies I. NeuU .Jerse,
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 PLAINFIELD, N. J., Jan. 2.-Lewis Vansycl1le Fitz Randolph. S2. banker. author, railroad executive and a for mer mayor died today. He managed various railways, coal and iron mines and other enterprises. as well as phllanthropic and religious associa- uons. He was a past commander of the Grand Army of the Republic
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Mule Kicks Man On
 Hip Pocket Stable
 Man And Mule Gone
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 UNiONTOWk, Pz Jan. 2- Frank PeIone, a stable boss, today found a stick of dynamite and put 1t in his hip pocket. Later, while working in the stable, he was kicked by mule. The stable also was blown to pieces.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
General Woods Son
 LeoUes For Mexico
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 MORALES. Ariz.. Jan. 2.-Osbourne Wood, son of General Leonard c. Wood, left here for Mexico City today. It is understood that he is interested in an agricultural project in Mexico. During the war. he served as lieuten- ant in the army.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Home Or Fort Dodge
 Police Chief Bombed
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 FORT DODGE. Iowa, Jan 2.-The home of F. M Flattery, chief of police was damaged by a bomb. The porch was blown away and windows broken. as well as the windows of nearby houses. Mir. FIattery was thrown from his bed. Two men are being held by the police.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
Lincoln Barber
 Shops Return To
 2C-Cenf ShoUeS
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 LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. 2.-Beginnins tomorrow. many of the barber shops of Lincoln will return tO a schedule of NNrices prevailing four years ago Slaves win cost 20 cents and hair cuts s5 cents. few shops will re- turn to the time -honored 25-cent hair cut.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
MiIitarv Admit ReprisaIs

Military Admit Heprisats
 DUBLIN, Jan. "A general head quarters report today. the first of it's kind issued. explains that the burning at Middleton and near Glebehouse re- suited from an ambush on a police patrol in Middleton by armed civilians Wednesday night. when one policeman was killed and eight wounded, two of whom have since died.
 The report points to the formal adoption of punishment by burning in cases where householders are believed or soldiers.
 Two Killed In Dublin A constable and a civilian were killed and five persons wounded last night at Ballybay. county Monaghan. The fighting commenced when a police patrol of four was fired on, two being wounded. Three men coming 10 their assistance also were fired on. result ing fin tho death of a constable and the wounding of another policeman. Tn a continuation of the fight, one civilian was killed and several were wounded.
 Preparations had been made for an attack on the police barracks. trench es having been cut in roads, trees felled and stone barriers erected. Soldiers were sent from Dundalk but were held up by blocked roads and were obliged to walk a part of the journey delaying their arrival
 At Listowel, county Kerry. in the martial law area. crown forces were fired on by civilians while arrestnis men. They returned the fire killing one and wounding two who were cap tired and sent to a hosp tai. Five arrests were made.
 Mrs. de Valera Non committaI
 NFrn da ff say whether her husband is in Ire land. Questioned by the Associated Press today she merely smiled ant shook her head.
 T agreed when I left New York. she explained. mot to say anything t' newspaper men
 Asked if it were true Professor d. Valera had sent her a postcard an nouncing his arrival, she replied:
 'I would rather not answer."
 Mrs de Valera appeared in radan spirits, indicating she felt no anxiet for her husbands safety. She spok glowingiy of her visit to the Unite States. saying
 T became quickly attached to you people. have never met any .peopl more generous and kindly. Please re member me to the home of the free"
 Dublin castle today continued deny all knowledge of de Valera. Tn official view seems to be that if he really here he has come to unrav, Ireland's troubles, not to aid the cam paign of the Sim Fein militants. It admitted that though he may have To. some prestige in consequence of h long stay in the United States he sti wields great power and it is thougl there will be no objection 10 meeting of the Dali Eiraenn to consider peaS unless attended by men urgently wan cd by the authorities.
 The position of the peace negotii tions has considerably improved.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-03

BERLIN. Jan. 2- }. T'lc noId vor Bethmann Hollweg. far ner German chancellor. died last night after brief illness on his estate at Hohenfinow, near Berlin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30

and also in due respect to our be-
lived brother jeweler," the notice says.
The announcement is signed by Ralph
r. Peterson, c. A. Wolf, NJ. L. Adds.
John A. Davis, E. T. Armstrong. r. H.
Morehouse and A. S. Thomas.
The regular meeting of the Pro-
fessional and Business Women's club
was held Tuesday night at the Y. w.
c. A Miss Virginia Campbell. in
charge of the work of the Provident
association, addressed the women on
the work and methods of the associa-
ton, and Miss Normal Mclean danced
for the entertainment of the members.
Following the business meeting, there
was a dance for the members OF the
club. Plans are being laid for the
annual state meeting which is to be
held in June.
& A farewell reception in honor of the
Rev. B. H. Hobbs, who has been pas
tor of the First Evangelical church in
Topeka for the past five years, was
held at the church building Tuesday
night. The Rev. Mr.. Hobbs has been
transferred to Lawrence, and left to-
day for his new work there. purse
of money, indicating the appreciation
of the congregation for the work OF
the departing pastor, was presented.
dinner was served by the Woman's
Missionary society. During the pas
torate of the Rev. Mr.. Hobbs a new
church and parsonage have been built,
and the membership of the congrega-
ton has been increased by 80 per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
Mr.. OR MRS.
DYSPEPTlC
Get rid of Indigestion and
{ Stomach Worries with
Pape's Diapepsin"

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Diapepsin the largest selling stomach
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If what you eat ferments and turns
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remember the moment "Pape's Dia-
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stomach all such distress vanishes. It's
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and the joy is its harmlessness. A box
of Pape's Diapepsin tablets costs so
little at drug stores, too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
TO HELP FARMERS
Shawnee County Bureau Be-
gins Membership Campaign.
Plan Closer Cooperation to
Secure Better Markets.

Join the Shawnee County Farm bu-
reau and get better marketing condi-
lions, better legislation and better CO.
operation of the farm organizations.
is the gospel that is being preached in
the transforming campaign of the
farm bureau this week. preparatory to
the annual membership drive which
will begin next Monday.
Now or never is the time for the
farmers to get what they need. F. o.
Blecha, county farm agent, declared
today. The ultimate end of the cam
paiSn will be to work out a national
cooperative marketing system where
by the farmers will get a share of the
price which the consumer must pay
for farm products. A. E. Tucker,
president of the Greenwood County
Farm bureau,>is assisting in the. cam
paign. He is a prominent southern
Kansas stock raiser.
To Combine Forces.
The American Farm bureau"
Tucger declared today, holds the same
relation to the various farm organiza-
tions that the A. F. of L. does to labor.
The farm bureau is trying to federate
all farm organizations into one
gigantic federation of farmers, with
sufficient funds to fight the battles of
the farmers and protect the farm in
dustry of America. Its aim is to keep
istence and thru cooperative market
ing systems place the farming bust
ness on a paying basis.
Farmers generally are at last COM
ing to the conclusion that the solution
of their problem rests with themselves
that nobody else is going to help
them. Therefore more than million
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and personals by Mrs. IL.
WadIeigh. Phone 1859 XII or 1880.

Mr.. H. A. Lepper who is spending some
time in Chicago. Ill, on business for the
company. will spend the weekend in Oak
land with his family.
Miss Ethel Puett who has been quite Ill
at her home in Twiss avenue, is improving.
his work after an absence of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Righam of Los Ange-
les, Cal, who have been visiting relatives
in Topeka for some time, have gone to
Jefferson county to spend some time visit
ing relatives. They will return to Topeka
before returning to their home in Los An
geles.
Mr. s. McEann of Freeman avenue. who
was severely injured in an accident at the
shops week ago, is slowly improving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
MASONIC NOTICE

The members of Orient lodge No.
81, A. r. & A. NJ, are requested to
meet at Masonic temple Thursday,
March 81, at 1870 o'clock p. m. sharp,
to attend the funeral Of our deceased
brother. Harry L. Wardin. All Mas
ter Masons invited.
S. d. NFLORA, Master.
EVAN DAVIS, Secretary. ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
PicKlA' ON THE REEDS
Second Man With This Name Victim
of Burglars.

The police will not arrest all the
freshly shaven men they see but
Burglars who entered the home of
Charles C. Reed, 1904 Polk street,
Tuesday night by unlocking the door
with a skeleton key, got away with
new safety razor and a shaving mug:
They also took a pair Sof gold cuff
links to further enhance their appear
ance. The night previous the home OF
James Reed, 412 West Fourth street.
was burglarized in the same manner.
The police are anxious to know if it is
the intention of the burglars to rob
all the Reed homes in the city.
Three gold watches, three wedding
rings and FIVE set rings were stolen
by someone who broke a show window
in the George Harkins store, $40 East
Fourth street, Tuesday night, accord
ing to report to the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30

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few cents.
Warning. Don't just ask for taste
less EPSON salts or you may get
soda imitation. Always ask for "Ep-
sonade Salts and look for the name,
American EPSON Association.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30
EPSON SALTS LIKE
GLASS OF LEMONADE

If you want all the
pie n d d physic-
action of a dose of
EPSON salts without
the awful taste and
n a u S e a a s k for a
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"EpSonade s a ! t s"
which is real EPSON
salts combined with
fruit derivatives,
giving it the taste of
sparkling lemonade.
fTr,r 81 rhar h{Ifnr,e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-30

and a half farmers in America have
Joined the National Farm bureau and
already, in the first year of its ex-
istence,i this orga nization has accom-
plished real things for the farmers OF
this country. Industry and labor is
thoroly organized and has gotten
about everything it wanted. The farm-
ers have many fine farm organizations
but they have not stood tosether and
pulled together, therefore, farmers
have not been getting results"