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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
JAILED
FOR CONTEMPT
Divorce Decree Also Set Aside
by Judge.

Holding that Lloyd Kantner, a former
constable, obtained his divorce through
fraud and also holding that Kantner was
guilty Of contempt of court, Judge Solon
j. Carter of Superior Court, room 5, to-
day took sweeping action which resulted
in the divorce decree being set aside and
Kantner being sent to Jail for five days
for contempt
Under the orders Of Judge Carter, Kant
ner will be released from jail Sunday.
Kantner was cited for contempt of court
and brought before Judge Carter shortly
before noon.
Information was furnished the court
that Kantner telephoned his wife to make
herself scarce" when Judge Carter sev-
eral weeks ago issued a forthwith order
to the sheriff to bring Mrs. Kantner into
court as the court desired to hear her
evidence concerning Kantner's reasons for
desiring divorce. When the sheriff re-
ported at the time that she could not he
found at her last known address, the
court granted a divorce to Kantner.
Some weeks later, information was
brought to the court of Kantners alleged
instructions to his wife.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
o. B. PETTIJOHN
is NEAR DEATH
Son Directs Fight to Save
COunciIman's Life.

DR.. Otto B. Pettijohn, 6S, member Of
the city council who was reported at
the point Of death Monday, was still in
a serious condition at the Deaconess Hos
pital today. His son, DR.. b. h. Petit
john, is directing the fight to save his
life An acute attack of nephritis Satur-
day afternoon caused the councilman's re-
moval to the hospital
Although his health has been failing
for several months DR.. PettiJohn made a
valiant struggle to remain active in his
duties until a few weeks ago, when he
was forced to take his bed. His con-
dition is regarded as serious because OF
his advanced age.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
SOVIET ARTILLERY
BOMBARDS MOSCOW

LONDON. March Several hundred
persons were killed at Moscow when
soviet artillery, massed I'm the hills near
the city, bombarded the workers head
quarters, said a Central News dispatch
from Helsingfors this afternoon.
In addition to the killed large num-
bers were wounded. The bombardment
followed the declaration Of a general
strike on the part of the workers to en-
force their demand for the creation Of a
constituent assembly. The strikers at
Moscow ore reported to number over
100 600 at present
Soviet troops that we're ordered against
the insurgent garrison at Kronstadt at
tempted to cross on the Ice. The cruiser
Petropavlosk. In the hands Of the rebels.
Continued on Page Two.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08

the long conferences he had with them
since early evening.
There had been differences of opinion
between the Republican leaders with
whom he had conferred at dinner ana
afterward. He made no attempt at con-
cealment of the fact that Republican
members of the Senate Finance Commit
tee and the House Ways and Means
Committee had differed as to whether
tariff duties or domestic taxation should
be revised first when the new Congress
convenes. But he indicated he was hope
full that an agreement would be reached
after careful canvass of the Senate and
House is made.
The President made it plain he did not
desire the impression should go forth
that it was his purpose to consult only
a small group of men who are the rec
ognized Republican leaders Of Congress.
He desired 80 sound out the sentiment Of
the full Republican majority OF Congress
Continued on Page Two.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Costa Rican Troops
Now Leaving Panama

WASHINGTON, March s.-with the in
vading Costa Rica forces in northern
Panama being withdrawn, the State De-
partment today was awaiting reports OF
the evacuation by Costa Rican troops Of
the territory in the south.
The State Department today was IN
receipt of the reply from the Costa Rican
government to Secretary Hughes demand
for immediate cessation Of lighting. The
reply agreed to the withdrawal asked Dy
the United States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08

The Lieutenant Governor abruptly
stopped the music and on returning to
the Senate was handed the following
resolution, purpOrting 10 be signed by
John F. Mcclure, Speaker Of the House; {;
Mr.. Spesk sker-I move that a commit
tee of big huskies be instructed TO wait
on the hOnored Lieutenant Governor to
ascertain if there is any constitutional
bar to the members Of the House sing
ing"
st was never so insulted IN my life"
said Lieutenant Governor Branch, ad-
dressing the Senate when I stopped
that STUFF I acted on the authority OF
the Governor I want TO say that
have signed every bill that the House
has sent over here. Now I want to an
nounce that we will adjourn as soon as
the Senate enrolling clerks have our
bills completed"
SPEAKER PCLURE
| MAKES APOLOGY.
Speaker Mcclure said he signed the
resolution as a joke and meant no sf~
front TO the dignity Of the presiding Of
fcer Of the upper house.
One of the final acts was the passage
Of a bill creating the position OF en-
gIneer in the conservation department
and apprOpriatiRg $4,000 for the ex-
penses of the new division. The heas-
ure failed in the Senate during the aft
ernoon for lack of a constitutional ma
jority.
In the closing hours, Senator james
J. Nejdl, Whiting. found that his In
diana Harbor bill. which sought to set
aside s25, 600 for the purpose Of inFesti-
eating a harbor on Lake Michigan, could
not carry an appropriation by resolu-
tion. He therefore introduced a new
appropriation bill carrying that amount
and it went through without opposition.
TRAINING SCHOOL
MEASURE PASSED.
Colored girls OF Indiana viii have an
opportunity to prepare themselves for the
duties of a housewife by taking courses
in domestic arts and science. following
the passage Of the English bill yester-
day afternoon. 1t contains an appropria-
ton Of S25.O 900 for the esta ablishment Of a
preparatory school.
Little opposition to the bill. which
Passed the Senate without a dissenting
vote developed in the House. The ap-
. parent need for such an institution was
pointed out by various Representatives
Another important Senate bill which
received the sanction of the House was
that introduced by Senator William
Brown, Hebron, which provides that girls
CONTINUED on Page EIght)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
RONEY REPORT
TO BE DISCUSSED
School Commissioners Ses-
sion Promises Interest.

What promises to be an exciting ses-
sion Of the board of school commission
ers will be held tonight, when the report
on the financial management Of the board,
of which George c. Hit is business man
ager, submitted at the last meeting by
II. A ROney, accountant, comes up for
general discussion.
The report severely criticised Mr.. Hits
conduct of the business affairs of the
board, and listed a number of specific in
stances where lax methods had resulted
in supplies being purchased in a man
ner contrary to law. A new system on
bookkeeping also was recommended.
Another matter that will occupy the
attention of the board probably will be
report from Albert Baker, attorney for
the board, on the legality Of the printing
Of the school bulletin by printing firm
in which Clarence b. Crippin, a member
Of the board. is interested.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
BRANCH PUTS COLD
WATER ON JAZZ AS
LEGISLATURE DIES
Chases Out Orchestra and Announces Seri
Gus AffrOnt by House Resolution Pro
posing a Lit tie Singing.
CLOCK IS TURNED BACK TWO HOURS

The seventsecond Assembly which close at
O'Clock morning pointing the constitutional
Lieutenant Governor Emmett Forest
of Representatives
legislators since early the evening
to give the enrolling suddenly aroused
of Immediately the second floor of
the Statehouse the House
joined
festiy byr MANY O the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Princess Anastasia
Under Doctors Knife

ATHENS, March S-A successful Oper-
alton was performed this morning on
Princess Anastasia, wife of Prince Chris
topher. who before her marriage was
Mrs. William B. Leeds. The operation
was conducted by DR.. GerOuIonos after
consultation with DR.. Alden r. Hoover
an American physician. 1t was an
nounced the Princess was out of danger
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08

BERLIN, March S.--Following a two
hour session by the German cabinet last
night, 1t was announced today the gov
ernment will remain firm in it's opposi-
tion to the indemnity decision of the
allies.
The Socialists at Cologne have pledged
their support to the government and the
people of Dusseldorf (which has been oc-
cupied by the allies) sent a message ask
ing the government to continue Its de-
fance of the allied demands.
For the time being Germany will play
a passive role. awaiting the next move
Of the allies. Whether or not there will
be any cabinet changes will not be re-
vealed until Foreign Minister Simons re-
ports to the Reiehstag, probably Thurs
day.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Man Dies From Auto
Accident Injuries

James Scott, 81. $50 Warren avenue,
died at the city hospital today as the
result Of a fractured skull received in an
automobile accident Feb. q at McCarty
and Union streets. Coroner Robinson Is
investigating
Scott was driving his automobile west
on MeCarty street, and William Rob
erts. 2209 College avenue, was driving
south IN Union street. The cars were in
collision. Roberts escaped injury, but
Scott was badly hurt. Sergeant Sheehan,
on his report, said the accident was due
to carelessness on the part Of both
drivers. Both cars were damaged.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
48 Sinkers, % Eggs
Eaten in TEUO Hours

EDWARDSvILLE, Ill, March s.
Joseph Kiss collected S25 from John
Koss here when he ate forty eight
doughnuts and twenty three eggs IN
two hours.
Koss bet Kiss that he couldn't eat
four dozen doughnuts in an hour ana
follow it up with two dozen raw eggs
in the next hour. Kiss got away with
the doughnuts in fine style. The eggs
took longer. With twenty three down
and three minutes TO go Kiss cracked
the last she'll A tiny chickens head
appeared Koss waived the necessity
of consuming No. "a Kiss then drank
a quart of milk to show bis capacity
had not been seriously taxed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
EVANS ACCEPTS
BURGLARY PLEA
Prosecutor Makes Known His
Position in Case of
VIM. Bastard.

Stating that he takes all responsibility
In agreeing to William Bastard pleading
guilty to second degree burglary instead
Of star z trial on charges of being an
habi' criminal which might have re-
sulted N life Imprisonment, Prosecutor
William P. Evans today defined his posi-
ton in this case.
Bastard pleaded guilty to second de
gree burglary in the Criminal Court and
was sentenced from two TO fourteen
years in the State prison.
Bastard was ready to go TO trial be-
fore a jury and had as his counsel Paul
Wetter. pauper attorney, TO defend him.
Mr.. Wettar was prepared to introduce
evidence which might tend to refute that
which the State might introduce con-
cerning two prior convictions Of Bastard.
This case grew out of Bashards al
legged stealing Of twenty-five chickens.
The Indictment alleged two former con
victions.
ut is true" said Prosecutor Evans,
that Bastard has served time twice be
fore, once in Indiana and once in Michi-
gan. Conviction for an habitual crimi-
nal is life Imprisonment and l did not
Afeel like asking a jury to send a man
10 prison for life for stealing chickens.
so stated to the court and I take all
responsibility in this matter. feel that
the end of justice is well served by Bash
ard pleading guilty to second degree
burglary and being sentenced from two
10 fourteen years"
Albert Munden, who was indicted on
charge of robbery and grand larceny as
we'll as being an habitual criminal. viii
be tried Thursday in the Criminal Court
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
VIII Urge
Action on Treaty

WASHINGTON, March S.-President
Harding will send the Senate a MESA ge
urging immediate ratification of the Co
lombian treaty, it was learned today.
Haiding's decision was arrived at in
the face OF advice from some members
of hts party against such a step at this
time Ratification will be opposed by
Senators Borah, Johnson and possibly
others.
The treaty proposes to pay Colombia
$25 100000 for land used in making the
Panama Canal The apology 1t once
contained for the taking of the land was
eliminated. American oil interests are
deeply interested in ratification.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
ALLY ARMY TAKES GERMAN CITIES
Germany Assumes Passive Role,
Awaiting Next Move by Allies

The cabinet has received information
from the Ruhr district that Belgian and
French troops were on the move hours
before Dr. Simons' message was received
here from London announcing that the
allies were putting their penalties into
effect.
President Ebert has appealed to the
German nation to remain calm In the
face of the allied advance from the Rhine.
The German Cabinet held a session at
midnight 1t was reported that Dr.
Walter Simons, the foreign minister, was
to be upheld entirely for his course at
London in rejecting the allied demand for
226,0000O0,O00 gold marks Indemnity.
According to news received here the
allied troops were under orders to be-
gin moving all along the Rhine.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Brothers Back
From Penal Farm

julius A. Haag and Louis q. Haag,
indianapolis druggists, who were sen
fenced to serve thirty days on the In
diana State Farm for violating the State
prohibition laws, today returned from
the farm after completing their SEN
tences, Attorney John Ruckeishaus an
nounced
The Haags have stayed their fines of
S400 each and costs, which were also i'm
posed on verdict Of jury In the Grim
inal Court.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
DUSSELDORF FIRST
SEIZED; DUISBURG
AND RUHRORT NEXT
General DegOutte's Troops Occupy Industrial
Centers British and Belgians Join
ing in Invasion.
AMERICAN FORCE REMAINS ON RHINE

ARMIES OCCUPATION, Dusseldorf
SThree thousand
and historic city this afternoon.
The Duburg
allied troops.
There hostile manifestation
ing into Dusseldorf although the
The first contingent infantry marched o'clock
began taking stations
The
while troops
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
IN
HANDS OF NEW
REBEL FORCES
BOlshevist COmmissaries Re-
ported Killed or Taken
Prisoners.
PARIS REPORT DIFFERS

LONDON, March S-AH Bolsheyist
commissaries IN Petrograd have been
killed or taken prisoners by revolution
aries. according to foreign Office advices
today.
Dispatches from Helslngfors confirmed
reports that all Petrograd, except the
fortress OF IS. Peter and Paul, was in
rebel hands.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Wife for Wife Idea

CHICAGO. March S.-Police today are
seeking Joe Bonett. an Italian who. ac-
cording to Frank Brogi. restaurant pro-
prietor, has offered $4,000 for the muir
der of the wife of Dr. Benjamin II.
Breakstone.
The physician recently performed an
emergency Caesarian operation on Bon
ett's wife, during which both she and her
new born child died At the time Bonett
attacked DIR. Breakstone with a stiletto
and was arrested
Today Brogi received a letter offering
a reward for the death Of the physicians 5
wife.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
$50 CHINESE ARE
LOST IN WRECK
Only 250 Rescued From British
Steamer.

LONDON, March Slight hundred
and sixty Chinese lost their lives when
the British steamship Hong Ho was
wrecked near Swatow, said a dispatch
from Singapore today.
The Hong Ho, which hailed from Sin
gapore, was en- route from that port to
Annoy with 1,1OO Chinese on board. A
British destroyer and cruiser rescued 250
of the Chinese.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Breach of Treaty

BERLIN, March S.-The following
proclamation, signed by President
Ebert and Chancellor Fehrenbach,
was addressed to the people of Dus-
seIdOrf today:
Our opponents are occupying
German soil. This is an overt breach
of the treaty of Versailles. Violence
may trampIe down Justice. The Ger
man government will not rest until
the foreign invader succumbs to our
just position"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08

the allied troops in the city are un-
der the command Of a French general.
An allied fiotilla entered Duisburg at
noon. The occupation of Duisburg and
Ruhrort by infantry and cavalry was
completed at II a. m
Some tanks We're brought up during
the day and entered Dusseldorf
business in the town went on as usual
while the British were posting machine
guns at the railway station and in pub
lie squares.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
Rail Pay to Be Cut

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March S.-Rail-
roads of the Northwest running into
Minneapolis today served thirty day
notice on maintenance Of way employees,
common laborers In the railroad shops
an bridge workers of a cut In wages to
minimum of % cents an hour. The
present minimum wage in this class of
work is 4S1A cents and hour.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
INVADING FORCE
LARGELY FRENCH

LONDON, March S.-A mixed force of
French, British and Belgian troops oc-
cupied the important German city Of
Dusseldorf at o'clock without incident.
Continued on Page TwO.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty -four hours ending D. m
March 0 Colder with rain tonight prob
ably turning to snow hurries Wednes-
day morning and followed by fair ami
colder Wednesday.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
CHEMICAL PLANT WRECKED.

ESCANABA, Mich, March S-An expIo-
sion in the still room of the Delta Chem
ical Company. at Wells, Mich, late Non
day, destroyed the plant. causing a loss
estimated at S5OO,OOO The cause of the
explosion Is unknown.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08
THE WEATHER

Colder with rain tonight. Probably turning
into snow furries Wednesday morning.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-08

AEhANG I'D FUR BADGE
The South Bend police force came in
for some attention when Dan Idokovich,
charged with impersonating a revenue
officer, and collecting $500 from a Hun
garian farmer who was operating a still,
told the court that Ted Wolters, ser
Continued on Page Eighty
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
No WARRANTS
FOR MERCHANTS
Street Dept. Officials Deny
Action Has Been Taken
Against Eleven
THINK ALL WILL
COMPLY WITH LAW

The statement IN morning paper
that warrants had been issued for the
arrest Of eleven King street mer-
chants charging violation Of the or
dinance governing the city streets. is
incorrect. according TO both Street
Commissioner Pierson and Clerk Of
tho Markets McAteer.
Mr.. Pierson. who has the matter
in hand. held a consultation this
morning with Mr.. McAteer and As
sistant CITY Solicitor Green. follow
ing which he declared that the rules
OF the Street and Sewer Department
regarding the blocking Of sidewalks.
will be strictly enforced not only on
King street. but elsewhere in the
city where traffic is congested. He
said that no warrants are likely TO
he served today.
The serving OF warrants has been
delayed from time 20 time. said Mr..
Pierson. as the department did not
care TO work a hardship on any mer-
chant and he felt that all will even
tually agree 20 abide by the ruling
OF the Street and Sewer Department.
governing conditions in the curb
stone market streets. II persuasion
fails. Mr.. Pierson said. arrests will
follow. ANY one desiring to test the
law may do so.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
GIRLS HELD AS
INCORRIGIBLES
Three Caught by Philadel-
phia Police Detained for
Probation Court
THINK MANN ACT
HAS BEEN VIOLATED

Three young Wilmington girls are
under arres, in Philadelphia charg-
ed with being incorrigibie, and are
being held pending an investigation
here hy chief Probation Officer J.
Paul Green. which may result in
more serious charges being pre-
ferred against them.
Tho girls are Lola Butler and
Sarah Ellis. each aged 81 years. and
giving 70i Kirkwood street as their
address. These two were arrested
in the Minerva Hotel. The third girl.
Leona Donovan. aged 10 years. re-
fused 10 give her address. but Is said
Go live beyond Eleventh street bridge.
The latter girl was arrested on the
street.
Mr. Green said this morning that
he has received numerous complaints
recently about the conduct OF Will
mington girls. not only from Phila-
dciphia but from points in New
Jersey.
From the complaints received 10
would appear that a gang is operat-
ing here in direct violation Of the
Mann White slave Act. and the
United States authorities will make
an investigation.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
OF
NFEINERS
.CLOUDSPEACE
Reported Violation of Truce
Causes New Furry in
London
DUBLIN DENIES ARMY
Is BEING UNIFORMED

LONDON. oct. Is { United Press).
Continued reports Of the activity
of,the Irish republican army causen
a furry In the atmosphere Of the
peace conference today.
A tentative agreement regarding
the future enforcement of the truce
was reached at the last session, it
was learned Both sides. 30 was said.
gave assurances FOR the maintenance
OF order II was indicated the anxiety
Of the Irish delegation 10 communi-
cate with Dublin was 20 carry the
terms OF the agreement 20 the Sim
Fein leaders
The Sim Fein delegation. it was
learned. had dispatched several mes
sengers TO Ireland to obtain authori-
tative denials OF the reports OF vio-
iations Of the truce. and it was re-
ported one Of two members OF the
delegation itself intended to visit
Dublin during the weekend.
Commandant Barry. OF the Irish
republic army in Munster. has beer
summoned TO England. &c was learn.
cd to be questioned by a sub-com'
mittee OF the conference regardinl
several "outrages' alleged TO have
continued on page three)
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
H. C. MCSHERRY HEADS
DOVER ROTARY CLUB
snocial to INC Evening journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. oct. 15.-At a luncheon
held yesterday at the Hotel Rich
ardson a Rotary Club for Dover was
organized. and the following tenn
.porary officers were named;
Chairman. II. C. McSherry; secre-
tary, ID. Rodney Bice. Committees
were named as follows: Constitu-
tion and bylaws, John b. Hutton.
II. V. Holloway and James W. Wise,
Jr.; nominations. Robert Stott DR..
r. c.. Helfenstein and Norman p.
Morris
a committee consisting OF W. T.
Fooks. II. B. Roop and G.. II. Smith
was appointed TO arrange with the
American Legion for a proper OBJ
servance OF Armistice Day.
II. v. Holloway. superintendent of
public instruction. was appointed a
committee OF one 10 welcome the
teachers OF Delaware on the occa-
sion Of their annual convention her,
November 10, II and -.
The club will meet next Friday
evening az which n permanent or.
ganization will likely be effected.
delegation from the Rotary Club oi
Wilmington is expected at mex
weeks meeting.