davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
RAcK PROM AMERICA.

London. Jan. 1l.-Mrs. Terence Mac
r"rl 5tsrmba rkrd here this morning
from the steamship Panhand!" Stat,
Witch arrived from New York. only
two or tire" friends greeted hcr Al tho
amy. There wax no demonstration.
Mrs. MacSwinCy intends TO r''rA m II,
t.r,,i,ni = few DAYS. and then proceed
to Ireland.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
COLORED GENT
HITS THE GRAVEL
white Men rncensed at His Actions
Threw HIM Prom Shady
side Car.

- Excitement r"irned for a short space
OF time last evening on 4 Shadyside ard
Wheeling car below bridgeport. An
unknown woman was seated in the car
when a burly Colcred man came in and
sat down in the seat with her.
There were other vacant seats In the
car and the woman asked tho Colored
man u take one OF them. He refused
+"ntion Cf two Young men from
Noundsville who picked ~ the Colo-ed
<ccnt and threw him off the car also,
rather roughly.
The Colored gent landed on the right
of'.way and the car then speeded on
ifi WAY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
E[|GENE I, PICKETT IS KILLED
BY FALL Of SLATE IN MINE
OF HrTcHMANN
COAL COMPANY MEETS SUDDEN
DEATH WHILE INSPECTING
PROPERTY IN HIS CARE
Was known As One Of Best Informed
Practical Mining Men In the Fields
OF West virginia

Eugene c. Pickett aged 81 years.
superintendent of III" Htchmann COae
c, rnpany mines OF Bcnwood. and well
known coal operator in eastern Ohio
was instantly killed yesterday after
noon about 4 o'clock, when caught under
q fall OF slate in ~" Nir" "''" on an
inspection trip Of he mino entries.
Mr.. Pickett had E4H" INTO ;tr mine
on n short inspection tour and was rest
ing In tho main entrance having stopped
20 allow loaded motor to pass. One OF
the cars jumped the track and struck
. supporting pole Knocking It loose and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
INVOICE AT BLOCH BROS.

c. y. NetCer. .. Z Rremer. Th1lNIs
Hunt. c. f. Jacobs and y Roy P"arcy.
OF tho local Internal revenue office "cre
busy yesterday on the taking invoice
OF the stock OF tobacco NJ the Bloch
BROTHERS Tobacco Company. on tHe
South Side The men are IN ho?es ~
completing their work SORE time to-day
so. that they can begin work 2. :te
various other factories. This work IS
done yearly 10 see just how much stick
they have on hand. before 'tlrs'nS the
Dpw
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12

Now Is good time for renting
rooms. houses and flats. Read and use
IntelligenCcr Want Ads.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
Edward EHrrh.
cr,AC MooGREGoR TO MEET

Sc-rr,ary l.. T. MaCNNbN "I EI1
NIcCrrgur No. @47. announces tMr'"
viii l." an installation Of nuiCefS "i ,h'
,H,n -, = meeting to he held Friday exc
r,n,r January u. ut o'clock IN HC
TuIi on the third floor Of the Waldorf
AH natives Of Scotland and persons
Of Scotch ancestry ar" earnestly "HN'y,
o. ,.r5 ond members of the Clan and
yjsirorS are asked 10 com" accompaA''d
hy their wives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
KIWANIS CLUB
VIII Have First Meeting on Thursday
With the New President at the Helm

Announcements sent yesterday T.
members OF the Kiwan!S club by Secr"-
tary c. J. Barry auNOnnc" that IN"
Thursday noon luncheon n the MCLur
hotel Will be rhe first meeting with the
new president the Hon. Julian c..
ItcarnC At the helm.
Mr. Hcarnc was elected IN December
and was to have been installed last
week. hut tho installation was deferred
because If the unavcida b." absence
from the city Of tn" prcSidrnt.clett and
N!cc-PrCSidcut-elcC John +. Arh"nz
These officials, with the Other officers
VIII De- formally seated Thursday. and
the presidents emblem Of authority
presented ~ Mr.. 1iearne.
An elaborate program or entertain
ment IL ~ ID tn he awaiting the kiwan-
inns at this luncheon meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-12
GENEROUS WOMAN rs MODEST

Clarksburg, Y. Va. Jan. II.-A three
acre tract OF land N the city OF Bridge
port. was given the bridgeport indie
PENDENT and SIMPSON school districts
TO be used to build union high school
today by 4 woman. the single rCserva-
ton being that her name was not to be
published In the newspapers in con-
nectiOn with the donation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Nellie KirOH Sentenced TO Prison
ASSURED BABY WILL NOT BE BORN BEHIND BARS
2 TO Fl Years for Killing Husband

DO you want her to stand before the
cOurt?" Mr.. Sedwich asked.
''The Court will not require it, said
the Court in permitting Mrs. Kiroff to
remain seated in a chair near her cOun-
sci table.
Mrs. Kiroff," the court said slowly
but firmly, "a jury of Morgan County
has returned n verdict Of guilty-guilty
Of manslaughter. Have you anything to
say at this time why the penalty as re-
quired by law should not be enforced 2"
FIRST TINE TEARS
COME To HER EYES.
Mrs. Kiroff hung her head and for the
first time during the dramatic hours Of
the trial and her fight for a new trial,
her eyes filled with tears. She whis-
pered something to Mr.. Sedwich who
told the court Nellie has nothing to
say"
ut is made the duty of the court to
enforce the penalty Judge Balm said
I'm cases Of this nature, the penalty is
imprisonmenttn the Indiana State Wom-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
ASSERT JAPS
BENEFIT MOST
FROM FARLEY
Democratic Senators
See League MirrOred
in New Pact.
POWER
NippOnese Fare Better
Than Under Old
Alliance.
INCREASES POWER
BY J. BART CAMPBELL.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-In the
four-power Pacific treaty and in her
agreement with the United States rel
ative to the Pacific island of zap,
Japan has secured far more OIt of
the armament conference than any
other nation participating in 1t, ac-
cording to Senators Robinson, ArEau-
sas; Overman of North Carolina,
and other Democratic spokesmen,
who declared they see Versailles re-
fected in the present conference and
the League of Nations mirroreo in its
decisions.
Japan gains by the four-power treaty
for more than she loses by the abroga-
tion of the Anglo Japanese pact" said
Senator Overman. ain the new agree
ment, three powerful nations, the United
States, Great Britain and France, join
in recognizing her right to retain her
insular possessions in the Pacific and
In promising TO join with her in resist
ing any aggression, armed or otherwise,
against any Of her insular territory
there"
"In the Anglo japanese pact. Japan had
only one nation, although a very power
full one, to back her up, instead of three
Senator Overman continued. Surely
Japan ought to feel somewhat elated over
the greatly increased strength of her
position as a world power, which is fur
nished her by the substitution Of the
new treaty for the old one.
The treaty Was failed by Senator La
Toilette, Republican, Wisconsin, one of
the group of "irreconcilables" pitted
against it, as Surrender of our national
security and independence and a be-
trayal Of the trust reposed in the Admin
istSation by the Americas people at the
polls.
When it is understood" LaFollette. de-
cla ed, In a statement, that the proposed
tre3ty binds the United States in alliance
with the principal benehciaries Of the
Versailles Treaty pledging American sol
diers and American resources in defense
of their spoils in the Pacific, the peoples
voice against will be heard in the United
States Senate"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13

ans Prison for a period not less than
two years and not more than twenty-one
That will be the judgment of the court"
Pausing for a minute to permit Mrs.
Kiroff to compose herself, Judge Balm
continued softly: ut will be no salts
faction to you, Mrs. Kiroff, to know that
the court regrets to pronounce such
penalty Mt this time.
There arr certain phases of this case
which MAKES the duty Of the court
an unpleasant one. You may rest as
sured that your baby will not be born
in prison. The prison authorities will
not permit a child to be born in prison,
and when the time comes you will be
taken to the Long Hospital In Indlanapo
lis and there the baby will be brought
into the world.
when you have served your sentence,
1 hope you will return to your parents
and listen to their teachings" the court
said.
Paul Wetter, pauper attorney Of In
Continued ON Page Eieven.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Congress VIII Pass
Veterans Compensation
Bill Within Ninety Days

Congress will complete enactment of
the adjusted compensation bill for vete-
rams of the World War within ninety
days. HanfOrd MacNider, national com
mander of the American Legion, is in
formed by Senator McCumber OF North
Dakota, author of the bill in the Senate,
and Representative Fordney of Michigan,
who introduced the bill in the House,
according to a telegram from Mr.. Mac
Nider received today by Lemuel BOlles,
national adjutant of the legion.
The measure will become effective in
July, 1922, as originally provided, Com
mander MacNider was assured by the
Congressional sponsors of the bill, he
said in his telegram.
Mr.. MacNider explained in conferences
with the Legislators he expected to visit
legion posts in various parts of the cOun~
try during the next two months and de-
sired definite information concerning the
adjusted compensation so that he could
place the exact status of the bill before
service men of the country, he advised
the national adjutant.
Leaders in the House and Senate as
sured me-" said Mr.. MacNider's tele-
gram. that Congress believes in the JUS
tice of the adjusted compensation measure
and realizes that immediate action is nee
essary on account Of the present financial
conditions of many eX-service men and
women. Senator Capper and numerous
other Senators said they had received the
copy of the resolutions adopted at the
Kansas City convention and that they
were in hearty sympathy with and in
favor Of the entire program.
NHACNIDER ISSUES
STATEMENT.
Commander MacNider issued a state
ment in connection with the definite dec
laration by congressional leaders that the
bonus fight would be brought to an end,
asserting THE American Legion opens
up the battle for adjusted compensation
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Uncle Sam Wishes
No One to 'MOnkey
With the Buduet

WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-The Admin
istration Will look with disfavor on CON
gresSional efforts to monkey with the
budget" figures submitted at the White
House this afternoon
The President feels that the budget is
yet in an experimental stage, but that the
initial effort is of such merit that Con
gress should accept it as it was brought
from the hands of the budget director
Attempts to pare down the estimates
TOR departments will seriously hinder the
Governments Work,<dt was said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
FLYING START
INDICATED BY
CHEST REPORT
Generosity Week Promises
Results for Community
Fund.
S11S,474 RAISED IN DAY

With total subscription for the first
day of Sis, ,474.3O the drive to fill the
Indianapolis Community Chest got off to
n flying start. reports at the irst Of
the series of Generosity Week" meetings
at the Cadle tabernacle indicated last
night.
Tonight the team captains. whose
squads are securing the city in the "be
good neighbor" campaign, will again
meet to report and the Chest officials are
hopeful that the total will have been
more than doubled by that time
Subscriptions ranging from $1,000 to
$500 as reported by the special gifts com
mittee are as follows;
500O--Kingar & Co.
S4.5OO-H p. WassOn & Co.
S300O-E. II. Darrach, Kiefer- Stewart
Company.
81 5OO-The Eli Lilly Company, Indiana
National Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mex.
I.andon.
50. .4OO-L. Strauss & Co., f. G. Atkins 6
Co. Mooney Mueller Ward Company.
50 2OOO-vonnegut Hardware Company,
Louis Holloweg. Holcomb & Hoke, Mr.
and Mrs Edgar II. Evans.
81 1.sOO-H. Lieber Company.
81 t5O0-H. c. s. Motor Car Company,
Central Supply Company.
SLEW lie DtNeIAUSS dpfA N'A4At't-''
Pinkus. Mills & Plnkus, Hamilton Har-
ris & Co, William Laurie Company,
Charles Mayer & Co. National Malleable
Castings Company. G. A. Schnull
81 OO0-Arthur V. Brown, Fred c.
Dickson. Oliver =. Ensley, Havens &
Geddes Company, Mr.. and Mrs. l" c.
Huesmann. G. r Lesh Paner Company.
Mr. and Mrs. James X. Lilly. Josiah X.
Lilly. Republic Creosoting Company, Mr.
and Mrs. F. d. Stalnaker.
S9O0-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur r. Grover,
George Hitz & Co, w. A. Marmon
ss0O-Indianapolis Drop Forging Com
pany.
sG00-H. W & A. II. Bennett, Bessire
& Co. Inc. Crescent Paper Company,
Crowder- Cooper Shop Company, La
Monte Daniels, Thomas G. Day, VI. J..
Gould. Schloss Brothers Company. Capt
tai Paper Company. The Central Rubber
and Supply Company, c. w. Craig, Book
walter Ball Printing Company.
sT50-Banner Furniture Co, Indianapo-
lis Betting and Supply Company, J. w.
Jackson & Sons, Selig Dry Goods Com
pany.
S5O0-Adams- Rogers Co. The Baldwin
Piano Co. Of Ind. Mr. and Mrs. ]. s
Cruise, Fairmount Glass Works, A. l..
Metzger. Henry Fl. HOrnbrOok. George
e. Olive, Insley Mfg. Co, II. a. Potter,
Pittsford Purity Pie Co., Rappaport e
CONTINUED on Page Ele,en)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
EAST CHICAGO
POLICE HEADS
FOUND GUILTY
Anderson Calls Principals in
Conspiracy Case Up for
Sentence.

Edward 2. O'DOnell, chief OF police Of
Indiana HarbOr, and Thomas Downey.
captain of police, were found guilty by
jury in Federal Court today of conspir-
acy to violate the Federal prohibition
laws. As soon as tine verdict had been
returned Judge Albert Il. Anderson
called the men before him for sentence
together with John Stipanovich, Nick
POpovich and Mich VuJOnovich, who were
indicted with ODOnnell and DOwney, but
who entered pleas of guilty when ar
raigned last spring.
Arguments by counsel for the Govern
ment and defense and instructions to the
jury by Judge Albert b. Anderson took
up the entire morning.
Floyd J. Mattice, assistant United
States district attorney, opened for the
Government and gave n detailed review
of the evidence and insisted that the jury
could do nothing but return a verdict of
guilty.
Former Governor Samuel NJ Ralston
spoke for the defendants. He said that
CONTINUED on Page sixl
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
THREAT IS MADE
ON POSTCARD

CHICAGO. Dec 13.-The possibility
that O'Connor might he in Milwaukee
was seen In a postal card brought to
Chief of Detectives Hughes by Ed
ward A. Hanson of Milwaukee. The
card. presumably from O'Connor, warned
the head Of the detective bureau that the
first man who comes near me will be
shot" Hanson said the card was given
him in Milwaukee by FIVE armed men in
an automobile.
While the search for O'Connor went on
in the States Of the Middle West, legal
Continued on Page Sky
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
BY WALTER ID. HICKMAN.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind, Dec 13.-As-
sured by Judge Alfred NJ. Balm that her
baby will not be born behind prison bars,
Mrs. Nellie Kiroff, the child wife of the
Carl KirOff whom she killed in Indian
apOlis on the night of July 10, today
was making preparations to begin serv-
Ing her sentence of from two to twenty
one years in the Indiana Woman's Prison.
Surrounded only by her counsel, Mrs.
Kiroff was sentenced late yesterday in
the Morgan Circuit Court after she had
lost a vigorous fight for a new trial.
After Judge Eain had denied Mrs.
Kiroff new trial and held that his in
structiOns were not in error. Attorney
John f. Sedwich of Martinsyille, in
formed the court no appeal would be
taken.
The Court might as well ntence
Nellie now Mr.. Sedwich sai6. 1--WE
wanted a new trial, but when that was
denied we are DONE"
Judge Balm announ, cd he would pass
sentence.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Hopes Conference
of Nations Will
Become Annual

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-President
Harding is hopeful that the confer
ence on Limitation of ornaments viii
next year before it finally adjourns
its Washington meeting, it was re-
iterated at the White House this
afternoon, in the Presidents BIZ
weekly conference. The President is
anxious that there shall be interna-
tional conferences annually in the
future.
The Pres dent, it was stated, viii
take no steps toward approving pro-
posals for an international economic
conference until the work of the pres
ent conference has been completed
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13

all along the line. We feel that 1t is only
just that the E,Cn and women who offered
their lives to their country be not penal
lied for their service but the allowed
some small stepping stone up to the
economic level Of those who did not have
to go. Pay in the Army has always been
based on a fair days wage for common
labor. During the war that wage rose
from five to twenty times the soldiers
pay. All we ask that these men, thou
sands of whom are now walking the
streets Of our cities looking for work
get n fair chance with those who had the
opportunity during the war to establish
themselves in permanent positions and to
prepare for such times an dsuch indus
trial troubles hese In this battle
for justice we e to every ex-service
man and woman everything the legion
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
TOMORROW.
SideIights

Senator Joe Cravens appeared wearing
bright red necktie. He said he is not
going to make a speech, but will let the
tie speak for him.
Senator Rowland II. Hill Of Carthage
brought with him his aversion to vests.
He told the boys a long and thrilling
story about 4 hold-up and wound up by
revealing the fact he was merely scared
and that the hOldup didn't materialize.
Representative Claude Smith was all
smiles and was busilly practicing the
words. The House will now come 10
order"
The lobbyists were right on the job
fearing to miss something in case the
Assembly should break loose.
Representative Herbert c. Willis of
Waterloo was taking a census of the
members to determine II any had violated
the law enacted at the last session pro-
hibiting Fishing through more than two
holes in the ice.
Senatos Andrew H. Beardsley Of Elk
hart bought new derby hat for the
occasion.
The Legislators have a song which runs
this way: I'VE want to go home we want
TO 90 home, We want to go home to-
morrow"
The State House elevators have new
coat Of black and gilt paint for the
occasion.
state House janitors are having their
usual e-Legislature burst of speed.
Senator Joe Cravens says he is the only
member of the Legislature who hasn't
a kick on the new reapportiOnment law.
And he's a Democrat, too!
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Special TO Indiana Daily Times
and Philadelphia Public Ledger.
BY RAYMOND G. CARROLL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Facts have
come to light from a British source
bearing upon the recent four-week trip
to Europe of the late Senator rhilander
C. Knox, which indicate that instead of
vacationing over there, as has been re-
ported. Senator Knox was scouting
vigorously in behalf of the Washington
Limitation of Armament Conference in
the success of which he was keenly in
terested.
Early in October. before sailing for
home on the SIS. Celtic. he called upon
Ambassador Harvey and reported:
"I have found a decided state of in
difference with respect to the con-
ference. the whole movement being large
ly carried by Lord Northcliffes London
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Knox European Trip in
Behalf of Arms Session
Death of Late Senator RObs Administration
of Limited Armament Leader.

Times. Something must be done to
arouse interest, cure this apathy and
create enthusiasm"
How the interest subsequently was
speeded up, one of the real stories of
the conference (but cannot be revealed
at this time) follows:
UNOFFICIAL
STIMULATION.
Senator Knox saw many leading states
men on the other side. He was an un-
official and selfappointed stimulator.
When he returned to Washington Oct II
everything was looking upward and
events were moving. His sudden and un-
expected death on the following day
robbed the Harding Administration of
one of the most ardent advocates of lin
tied armament in Congress, and were he
living his home in T. street would be
Continued on Page seven.l s
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
Beech Grove Bank
Case Is Postponed

ON motion of counsel. the scheduled
argument on a petition asking that re
eeiver be appointed for the Beech Grove
State Bank which was recently closed by
the State bank examiner, was continued
today in the Circuit Court until Dec. IS.
It was stated that plans are under
way by which an adjustment" can be
worked out.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
EIGHT KIDDIES,
THE ELDEST 10,
PERISH IN FIRE
Explosion of Kerosene Causes
Tragedy in De-
trOit.

DETROIT. Dec. 13.-Eight persons are
reported to have been burned to death
today when a fire. caused by a kerosene
explosion. swept a residence two and a
half miles south Of Woodward avenue on
the Ten Mile road.
The dead:
Joseph Waken, 10: Helen Waken, s.:
Charles Waken. G; Francis Waken, q;
Broni Waken. .; Frank COsnick, s; Cis-
ket Cosnick, 8, and twin sister.
The victims were burned alive in their
bedrooms. Neighbors were compelled to
stand by helpless and hear the frenzied
screams
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
DISCUSSION In
ASSEMBLY MAY
BEHEATED ONE
C.. A. Smith, Prince
ton, Leads Race for
Speaker.
MUNCIE MAN OUT
Miltenberger Forced
From Contest by
Sickness.
MUNCIE MAN OUT

Developments today proceeding the
opening of the special Legislative
session tomorrow indicated that it
will be limited to the consideration Of
the bill for the removal of the Re-
formatory from Jeffersonville, that
Claude A. Smith of Princeton will be
selected for Speaker of the House at
the Republican House CAUCUS at the
Hotel SEVERN tonight and that there
may be considerable debate on the
Reformatory bill before it is finally
passed.
The Senate Republicans also will eau
Gus tonight, mainly for the purpose or
obtaining 4 pledge to limit the business
to the consideration of the reformatory
bill. A similar attempt to obtain such
a Lledge will be made at the House eau
Gus. There appeared to be no doubt
in the minds of 4 majority of the Re
pubIicans who have arrived for the ses-
sion that pledge to limit the session
can be easily obtained.
MILTENBERGER
OUT OF RACE.
The SpeakeFSnlp contest mas Cedseu u
he much Of 4 contest Representative
Jacob d. AIiltenberger has withdrawn
from the race OH account Of illness and
death in his family. However, it was
foregone conclusion before his with
drawal that he could not be elected. The
only member of the House besides Mr.
Smith being discussed for the speaker
skip is Representative Otto G. Fiheld of
crown Point. There appears TO be little
Fifield sentiment, however. and even the
Lake County delegation. is said to be
divided.
That there will be some debate on the
refOrmatOry bill, which has been pre-
pared for presentation, is the opinion
of 4 large number Of members. There
are various ideas as to what should be
done about the refOrmatOry, some hold
ing that location should be definitely
determines upon and a few questioning
the advisa ability of moving the institu-
tion. Other members have expressed the
attitude that they are determined to be
fully informed on the subject before they
will vote on it again.
Members of the Assembly were arriv-
ing on nearly every train and interurban.
The only concrete indication Of an at
tempt to prolong the session comes from
Senator Alfred HogstOn of Marion, who
Continued on Page TwO)