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, 1921-06-26

ard Keenan,. Sheridan; Miss Margaret
Sullivan, Evanston: Mrs. p. j. Quealy.
Kemmerer: NJ. r. Brown; Edward Saw
age. Laramie; Charles Cullin. Casper
Peter Mcguire. Casper; NJ. J. Foley
Casper: NJ. ]. Burke. Casper: and NJ
w. Purcell. president. Casper.
, 1921-06-26

BALTIMORE, Nd. June 25.-
Two women and two children lost
their lives and three other persons
were badly burned in a fire OF IN
determined origin which destroyed
the home Of Meyer Sander in East
Paramount avenue, carly today
, 1921-06-26
SECURES
o RI RELEASE

hEN gUssis. 5nne 25-Snrrcme
-"urt Jastico Donaeliy tod1y sus-
Hane'i a writ of habras CORPUS sri.l
out by Abe It,esi, former pugIlist,
hdie.cd M Chicago ia connection
With The baseball scRDias OF 1913.
Aiisil Mas discharged.
A;,ol VA released after his at
"ToFs zeal tstimoiy If = witness
, 1921-06-26
PERISH IN
BALTIMORE fire

The dead: Mrs. Meyer Sander.
81; Mrs. X. 4. Baron. 10; Mrs. Sand
ier's daughter. Doris Sander, l..
and Evelyn Silbert, s, Eranddaugh
ter OF Mrs. Sander.
The injured are a son and tive
grandchildren Of Mrs. Sander.
, 1921-06-26

Mt a former hearing who said he
had heard stories as TO Attcifs par
ticipation in the alleged conspiracy
to throw the 1913 world series. but
had moi known Attell nor seen him
until pointed out in court.
motion to turn v Attell to
two Chicaso detectives waiting 10
take him SACK TO Illinois, was de-
ricd.
, 1921-06-26
n CONVICTED or
ROBBERY

were the only ones found not guilty.
Those convicted were Joseph
Urbaytis. George Lewis alias Rog-
ers. Charles Schultz. James Sab
some. Pearl Sommers. Emma Mar
win. Wanda Urbaytis. Walter Foote.
Edwin Zellich. Harry Thrush and
Helen Eurrier.
, 1921-06-26
PERS WINS LABOR POST BY 2.T0.1 VOTE
Machinists and Carpenters Cast Solid
Vote for Lewis But Miners Split in
Helping Defeat of Own Leader by Big
Majority in Denper Contention

DENVER, June 25.-Samuel Gompers. veteran American
labor leader, today was reelected to the presidency of the
American Federation of Labor. defeating John L Lewis.
president of the United Mine Workers, by a heavy majority.
Only two of the largest organizations cast a solid vote for
Lewis-the machinists' union and the United Brotherhood az
, 1921-06-26
Boycott of English Goods, Support of Nor
rs Resolution and Payment of War
Loan Interest Are Urged

Condemning British policies toward Ireland in general,
the Wyoming State convention of the American Association
for Recognition of the Irish Republic which cottvened at the
Mullin club hall in Casper today adopted resolutions urging
a boycott of English goods, presidential aid and congressional
approval of the Norris resolution affecting Irish recognition.
, 1921-06-26
RUTH CHALKS
UP ANOTHER

NEW YORK. June 25.-"Babe"
Rrfh's Goth home run went sailing
away today in the fifth inning OF
the Yankees game with Washing
ton. There was one nan on.
, 1921-06-26
E. WERNER TAKES
OWN LIFE, IS BELIEF
Personal Effects Found Near the Riper
Strengthens Belief That Theat In
Letter to Wife Was Carried Out

Did Carl E. Werner, 23 years of age, scion of a prominent
pioneer family, carry out a threat to kill himself which was
contained in a letter which was received by his wife here
yesterday morning? Apparently laboring under nelancholia
young Werner wrote his bride of six months that he "forgave
her alp and that he was then going to the bridge to pre-
pare for the leap to the great be. M, Eckenrode today could make n 10
, 1921-06-26
KILLED STEPSON WITH AXE AS
|CULMINATI0N OF ASSAULT And
death THREAT, WOMAN CLAIMS

c~ARLINvILLE, H. June 25.-sobbins %ftfully as she held
her 14-months-o1d baby in her arms in the Macoupin county
jail Mrs. Catherine Harmon confessed today that she killed
Roy Harmon, her 19-year-old stepson, last Sunday morning
She said she killed the youth with an axe and threw his
body into a well where it was found Friday by a neighbor
who was picking blackberries.
, 1921-06-26

yond.'
The letter contained the threat.
written on stationery of the Wyatt
hotel was mailed in Casper Thursday
,evening and received by Mrs. Werner
yesterday morning. She immediate
ly communicated with the sheriff's Of
fee and efforts were made to locata
Werner. believing hat the letter was
a blum. The closest search has re-
suited i'm finding no trace OF h man.
except n few personal effects which
he is thought to have abandoned be-
fore he plunged into the Platte river
vest OF Casper. The rash act, it is
now believed. was committed Thurs
day night shortly after he had writ
ten the letter.
The letter, which told Of his act, fol
lows:
Dearest Babe:
I'm mail this and then l am go
ing down to the river bridge. My
dear girl you have been so good to
and baby, it's all my fault. You're
not to blame.
God. 1 pray. will be kind to you,
sweetheart. For you. my dear. IN
give it up all. Good bye
Yours.
CARL"
This letter apparently was n Sc
to notes which were found amons
his effects. In the notes was found
a clear statement that he intended
that a water course. presumably the
Platte river would carry him to the
great beyond.
, 1921-06-26

Carpenter The miners delegation
split their vote giving Gompers 1856
and Lewis e.I5s. President Lewis de.
Ginning to vote the $50 votes he held.
The railroad organization which had
been claimed almost solid by Lcwix
supporters. split their votes. the two
largest unicns-the electrical workers
and the railway carmen-castinE their
entire vote to Gompers.
The official vote was:
Gompcr. 2S.OzEh LOWS. Is.s24.
The announcement OF reelection
was greeted By cheers and applause
which lasted for several minutes. The
demonstration. however. failed TO
sweep h convention floor as scores
OF delegates remained silent In their
seats.
II am sure that my election will
bring no comfort to Gary or to
Hearst" said President Gompers, In
responding to cries from the delegates
FOR a speech 'frhtt is a demon.
stration to the whole world he
added. that a chain OF newspapers
owned by a multimiGionaire. with his
eight million horsepower mud4slinging
machine. cannot control the American
Federation OF Labor"
, 1921-06-26
BRITISH POLICY TOWARD ERIN rs
HAYED BY WYOMING CONVENTION
COMPLETE TEXT OF RESOLUTIONS OFFERED FOR
ADOPTION BY Irish RECOGNITION CONVENTION

Resolutions submitted today for adoption by the Wyo-
ming state convention of the American Association for Rec
IGNITION of the Irish Republic in Casper follow in full:
, 1921-06-26
LEWIS ACCEPTS DEFEAT
IN GOOD FAITH.

With a speech hat brought ap,
plause almost IS prolonged as the
ovation given the nouneeme OF
Mr.. Gompers' reelection. John L.
Lewis, the defeated candidate. for.
mally accepted his defeat.
Il accept the verdict of the Amcri.
can Federation OF Labor without the
slightest tinge of emnity in my mind.
said Mr.. Lewis.
II nm n good deal like the young
man who old his mother he had been
called to preach. The old mother
asked him II he was sure Il was not
some other noise he had heard
Il had the dream OF becoming the
CONTINUED on Page s~ixteen.I
, 1921-06-26

The Chinese have twice sacked Mos
COW. once in 1897 Ind again in 1925.
, 1921-06-26

DAtAtA Z tsAtoUN anu Z<tIIs
Schupp and Miller.
First Camel
kew York =. .0:1 oe4 ooo-9 IS OIL
Ratteries-Ryan, Sailee ant Smith; |
Ring. Belts and Bruggy.
At Boston r.. II. f.
Philadelphia 100 ITO coI-4 81
Boston ....... 00s 900 O0f-3 10 II
Batteries = Moore and Perkins;
Bush and Walters.
First Uasnel
rilsbursh -. 900 800 oio-4 Is ;
St. Louis . 900 COZ o0.-7 . oil
Observation-Disclosures. linn and
Schmidt; Pfeiffer and Clemens.
At Cincinnati r.. II. e
Chicago j.. 800 oos, ooo--s IL o
CINCINNATI 900 OIL o00-2 6 I'll
Battcries-Cheeves and O'Farreli;
Luque. Combc, Napier and wingo.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
At New York r. II. e.
Washington ..5oI 900 00o-6 s o
New York. 49,. eco 100 00i-4 0 81
\ Bafteries-Johnson and Picinich;
1tawiscy and Scharg.
At Cleveland Il. Fl. E.
ST. Louis 1000 00s SIe-1o. IA oil
Cleveland o OIO OIL l3 0
NBattcries-Koip and killias; Uhle, ,
Norton Caridwe!l and Nunamaker.
First Cameo
At Dosion- Il. IL. e.
Phladeiphia ..eoI 0 ool-3 0 I'll
Boston .......11O 900 00O-s 0 ii
Batteries-Nayior and Perkins; Pen
mock and Rucl.
Second Camel
At Philadelphia r. I'll. e..
New York . 600 100 5o5-17 15 o.
Philadelphia 100 so1 o00-4 IL 1
characterization, Barnes and Suy-
der, Gonzales, Meadows. Baumgart-
uC, Kcen1n ard Peters.
At Chicago II. II. e.
Detroit .,.....30 0o3 O0o-7 Is L
Clirago ...t..0i0 900 0eS-6 1e 8
Ratteries-Ehmkc and Bassler; Fs-
Der md Schatt<, :
, 1921-06-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At New York r. Fl. e.
Washington ..5o1 900 00o-6 s
Now York 49,. GEO 100 00i-4 3
Bafteries-Johnson and Picinich;
AStauiscy and Schary.
, 1921-06-26

At chicago IL. III. f.
Detroit 49,. sol 0a3 O00-7 Is 1
Chicago ...t..0f0 900 0eS-6 1e 5
Ratteries-Ehmkc and Bassler; Fs-
Der and SchaiiG.
, 1921-06-26
First tame

At st. Louis r. H.. E.
Pittsburgh -. 900 800 o1o-4 is 3
St. Louis $50. 900 0o5 o0.-7 . 0.
Observation-Disclosures. linn and
Schmidt; Pfeiffer and Clemons.
, 1921-06-26

At Boston r. II. f.
Philadelphia 100 ITO COLT : g
Boston ...... .00s 900 0of-3 10 1
Batteries = Moore and Perkins;
Bush and Walters.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
BISHOP BOOSTS
ADSF0R CHURCH
Methodist Divine Declares Newspa-
perB Furnish Best Medium for
Religious Publicity.

Chicago, June 24.-"The daily and
weekly newspapers furnish the best
medium for general publicity, I"
Bishop Joseph F. Berry. Philadelph-
ia, Pa, declared in the Christian
Advocate. Bishop Berry is chair
man OF the executive committee
on conservation and advancement
Of the Methodist Episcopal church.
He said:
The daily and weekly papers
furnish the best medium for church
publicity. and ! do not see why the
church should expect to get its ad-
vertising free. 1t includes in its
budget various items Of expenses,
such as the minister's salary, the
janitor. light, heat, insurance. re-
pairs and often the salary of the
organist and some special singers.
Why shouldn't advertising be added
to this list?
'sThe world, the flesh and the dew
n do = lot OF advertising these days.
1t seems to pay that combination
pretty we'll. Should the church be
less anxious to speak strongly and
winsomely to the community"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
Sim FEINERS
BLOW UP train
Ono Train Guard, Two Soldiers
Killed, Many Wounded By
Land Mine.

Belfast, Ireland, June PA
troop train conveying soldiers from
Belfast to Dublin was wrecked to
day at Abervoyie, near Dundalk, by
the explosion OF Sim Fein land
mine.
Two soldiers and ono Of the train
guards were killed and many 9th
ers were wounded
Two special trains with soldiers
and horses who had participated in
the reception OF King George and
Queen Mary on the state opening
Of the Ulster parliament on We'd
nesday, had passed over the spot
safely. The third train was wreck
ed at . steep embankment when
the mine exploded. most Of the
carriages falling over the embank-
ment Physicians were immediate
" rushed to the scene.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24

|lC GIVES
l|DTARIA|NS
GLAD HAND
Itors Given Cordial
Wslcome by Royalty
Il Buckingham.

\ s'g i andop. June -Ofncials Of the
( r.1sFnational Association Of Rotary
I 6ishe we're received at Bucking-
~ paIace today. The king. the
1Seen the prince Of Wales and
Ssincess Mary shook hands with
~ visitors and expressed pleasure
= meeting them.
a garden party was given BY the
sovernment at Hampton Court pal
- this afternoon. All visiting
Ictarians were invited and elab-
of,te arrangements were made for
their entertainment
Many Yaaks Present.
IN Rotarians who visited Buck
inehsm palace were DR.. Crawford
al Mccullough OF Font william
Ontsrio, who recently was elected
prssident of the international asso-
cation; Ralph w. Cummings ol
lancaster. Pa, first vice president
william Coppock Of Council Bluffs
Iowa, second vice preident; H. J
Luther Stark Of Orange, Texas
third vics president; Chesley r
Parry Of Chicago; Rufus F. Cha.
yin Of Chicago; George w. Harris
4 Washington; Robert s. Timmons
Il Wichita, Kan; Arthur s. Boyd
4 New Brunswick; Glenn c. Mead
4 Philadelphia; A. c. Klumph o,
Cleveland, and Albert s. Adams o.
Atlanta, Ca.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
HOME FOLKS
GIVE ADAMS
SEND
National Repub Chairman
Leaves Dubuque for
Washington.

Dubuque, Iowa, June A.-John
T. Adams, chairman Of the Repub-
lican national committee. was en-
tertained by home folks" at the
chamber Of commerce last night
prior to his departure for Wash
ington, to take up residence there
It was q democratic crowd that a.
sembled to do honor to . fellow
townsman and the first native son
west of the Mississippi river to be
honored by being selected as chair
man Of the Republican national
committee.
II would rather have the conf
dence Of my nefghbors. who know
me well, than receive honors from
the rest Of the world" Mr.. Adams
told the large gathering.
Both Parties Loyal
There is no partisanship among
friends. The ardent Republicans
and the loyal Democrats In theil
friendly relationship speak the
same language. Even in real par
tisanship, where we may differ il
our methods, our purposes are thu
same. We all worship the same
God, love the same flag, uphold thu
same constitution. We are all anx
ious to promote the general vel
fare and have common interes
in securing the blessings OF .libert!
to ourselves and our posterity.
Service in politics. in its bette
sense, is service to ones country
In that spirit / assume my new re
sponsibility,"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
MANS BODY IS
FOUND IN WELL


CarlinviIle, Ill, June A.-Ihe
mutilated body Of Thomas Harmon.
10, was found weighted down tn q
shallow we'll near his homo at
Greenridge, near here. late yester-
day. Blood stains ON the kitchen
walls 1t his home and the report
that Harmon had quaffeled with his
stepmother, Catherine Harmon,
aged So, led to her arrest She 10
in jail here with . fourteen-months-
old baby.
Mrs. Harmon protested her limo
cence, and explained that the stains
on the kitchen wall resulted from
her attempt to Kill q chicken in the
house. She had always gotten along
well with her steps0n. He left home
Sunday morning, she said.
Mrs. Harmon gives credence 70
Kidnapping story. The dead boys
grandmother, Mrs. Martha Harmon.
received . letter Wednesday, she
said, purporting to be from the boy,
in which he declared he vas held
for ransom by kidnappers. He d.
rected his grandmother to ask hin
stepmother II she remembered the
number Of the car in which he was
carried away.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
TRIbESMANlS
MADE BISHOP
Rev. d.. Theophilus Monolu Card.
nef Of Liberia Is Consee1ated
1t St Louis

New York, June 24.-Ffom Afri-
can tribesman to bishop Of the
Protestant Episcopal church is the
career Of the Rev. DR.. Theophilus
Momolu Gardiner, who yesterday
was consecrated bishop suffragau
Of Liberia.
The ceremony took place in the
Church Of the Incarnation on Madi-
son avenue. The venerable bishop,
Daniel 8. Tuttle, of Missouri, who,
In his 81 years, has consecrated 85
bishops, oniciated, assisted by
Bishops Gailor Of Tennessee. Man
ming of New York. Matthews Ol
New Jersey and Overse Of Liberia.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
~ - =
NLY one more
halliday Of
/ he Community
Drive.
Please hurry, Mr..
Rock Islander. and
sign up your pledge
for this fund.
NEGRO SLAYERS
PAY PENALTY
FOR KILLING
TsDo tAbyssinian Riot
Leaders Hanged
Together.

Chicago, June 24.-Grover C. Red
ding and Oscar McGavick were
hanged together at 1927 o'clock this
morning for the killing of Robert
C. Ross, sailor, in connection with
the "Abyssinnian riots" last June.
Both appeared cool when they
walked on the scaffold. McGavick
stared at the ceiling of the execu-
tion chamber while priest repeat
ed a prayer. Redding closely fol-
lowed the movements of those who
adjusted the straps around his arms
and legs.
Both slept durinng the night and
Redding ate hearty breakfast,
Neither knew last night that their
lawyer had failed yesterday to gain
a reprieve from the gallows through
an appeal for an insanity hearing.
II am sure we will not hang in
the morning." Redding told his Jail
er. Guess it's time to go to SLEEP
now. II word comes later, wake
me up"
The so-called "Abyssinian riot
occurred on the evening Of June 20
1920, when a band of negroes, led
by Redding and others, termine
themselves princes of Abyssinia'
and connected with movement fol
the return. Of negroes to Africa
staged parade.
Sailor Was Victim.
The parade concluded With bon.
fire during which an American flat
was tossed on the blaze. The parad
ers scattered and some ran into {
nearby building and in promiscuou.
firing which followed. Joseph Hoy
cigar clerk was killed and JOSEPH
Powers, negro policeman, and Will
lam Carter, negro butler, wer'
wounded.
In denying the petition for an in
sanity hearing Judge George Ker
stem yesterday said it had not beel
made in good faith.
After the verdict had been pro
nounced," Judge Kersten said, ''
heard Redding say, Well, didn'
get away with it. I've been actini
up. but the jury was wise to me
Guess I'll have to hang"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
TOUR
sT|RS JAP PRESS


Tbkio. Japan. June A.-The
lesrty welcome given to Grown
rlinee Hirohito in England and
france was widely commented on
" the Japanese press and has
nads 3 profound impression on
the people generally. who are con-
uncsd that the European tour Is q
sDlendid education for the future
llief Of the empire. At the same
tine the newspapers believe that
IL visit to England will have a
hyorable effect in the renewing of
~ Anglo Japanese alliance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
GIANT BARGE
IS COMpL
= ~ -.


Dubuque, Iowa. June A.-The
river terminal barge constructed
here for use at East St Louis, I'LL.
at q cost Of $400, 900, has been COM
pleted and is ready to leave en-
route south in the near future. 1t
will be one OF the largest single
tows ever taken south on the Mis-
sissippi river.
Constructed for the United
States government, the barge Is
so feet long, has . 75-f0ot. beam,
and with crane towers Is 76 feet
high. It will serve - . receiving
and shipping terminal for . feet
of lower river bArges.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
ASKS STEEL STRIKE RIOT PROBE
BANKERS HOLD
LONG SESSION
WITH HARDING
All Angles Of Business
Discussed at White
House Dinner.

Washington. June 24.-(Unftsd
Press. Measures to lift American
tusiness out Of its slump were con-
sidered by President Harding and
q bankers at . White house dinner
which lasted until l n m. today.
The bankers, 1t was said. viii
meet with railroad heads shortly
in IN effort to agree upon . plan
to revive the nations carriers from
bankruptcy.
Almost every angle Of the busi-
ness situation was gone over dur
ing the 5-hour session which be-
gan when the bankers sat down In
the great state dining room at
O'Clock last night.
Among the topics discussed
were:
Prospects Of collecting the mon
ey loaned the allies during the war.
Methods Of putting the railroads
on their. feet without government
assistance.
Methods to be adopted by the
banks which will make it easier
for the cotton growers to obtain
money to operate on.
Hoover Speaks.
Secretary of the Treasury Mel
Ion and Secretary Of Commerce
Hoover were present and spoke.
President Harding also outlined
to the bankers some Of the prob
lens he is facing and the difficulty
that stands in the way OF their
solution.
The bankers were called upon to
speak freely and many offered sug-
gestions which will be Of great help
to the government, Secretary Mel
lon said later.
Charles G. Dawes, Chicago bank.
er, who became director Of the
budget this week. was among the
guests.
Among the guests were:
Richard S. Hawes, vice president
First National bank, St. Louis; J
G. Lonsdale. president Bank o.
Commerce. st. Louis; John T
Scott, president First Nationa
bank. Houston, and Festus J. Wade
president Mercantile Trust com
pany. St Louis.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
FOLKS, MEET
"AUNT DUDE
GOODAIL 103|

n
Marion. H., June 24-Ohited
Press. Aunt Dude" Goodall is
recuperating today following yes
terday's gallivanting.
Aunt Dude" celebrated her 103
birthday by helping cook q big
birthday dinner.
Mrs. Goodall wears NO glasses.
She visits around among the folks
without the aid Of . limousine. For
recreation she weaves carpets for
the church faifk
Beside her three hddies, the
youngest Of whom 10 s.. Aunt Dude
admits to. 80 grandchildren. A
great grandchildren and three
great-great grandchildren
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
SMILES IN THE
NEWS

Chicago-Don't be pikerA girls.
Miss Frances Riddle Of Atlanta,
Georgia, filed suit for $4,000
AGAINST Jay Colvin. because. she
alleges he stole one kisA
Chicago.-Marie Galpern, IA, was
awarded the Colonial Danes medal
for the best essay on .Americaniza-
tion." She came to the United
States Two years ago from Poland
New York.-New York win have
. SIT, 900 highball today. It will be
mixed by revenue officers when
they dump bootleg booze into the
hay.
New York-Frieda Menchal. Is.
Arrested for truancy, was sentenced
by Judge Cobb to wash the rouge
OF her face.
Kingston, 0nt--william Thomp-
son, 101 years old, Z tobacco user
for over half . century, has sworn
|off. He fell asleep while smoking
and his vhiskers caught fire
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
||SM|D FRONT
IS SHORTENED

Constantinople. June 24.7(By the
Associated Press) THE Greeks
are shortening the Ismid front. A
q result OF the withdrawal Of the
1lth Greek division the Turkish
Nationalists have captured Adabar
Ear and SAbanjA, respectively.
northeast and southeast Of Ismid,
without fighting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
YANk Girl WEDS
ENGLISH DUKE


Paris, June z4.-(United Press.)
Miss Gladys Deacon Of Boston to-
day became the duchess Of Marl-
borough.
The civil ceremony wedding here
to the duke Of Marlborough took
place today at the British consul
late. It took but three minutes for
Consul General H. G. Mackie to
read the services and for the Wit
nesses to afix their signatures to
the certificate.
Miss Deacon was gowned simply
In . blue street dress with q blue
cape and . large blue. transparent
hat trimmed with red roses.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
IRISH LEADER
IS ARRESTED
Repeft q Do Valera's Apprehension
Conflrned-He Is Later
Released.

DuNnn, ireland, June A-Oy
the Associated Press. )-Eammon de
Valera, the Irish republican leader,
was arrested Wednesday night near
this city and later released, it was
definitely established today. There
had been earlier denials from the
Sinn Tein authorities that he had
been apprehended.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
hello Girls"
RETURN ToWORk

Litchfeld, ILL.,, June 24.-Silenced
for a period OF two months, tele-
phone bells rang In Litchfleld again
this morning. Responding to the
appeal Of business men, whose bus
iness has suffered from the lack OF
telephones, 10 employees of the
Litchfield Telephone company re-
turned to work today after q two
months strike with the announce
ment that they would work 10 days
for nothing, but would not accept
reduced wages.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-24
REBELS ACTIVE
IN VERA CRUZ
Mexican Regulars Rushed to Pro.
tect Southern On Lands
Nonaced by Pere&

Mexico City, June 24.-(United
Press. s.)-Mexican regular troops
were rushed to the states Of Vera
Cruz and Hidalgo today to end
threatened uprisings. The rich oil
lands Of southern Mexico were be-
lieved menaced by General Castulo
Perez. against whom the troops are
marching IN Vera Crux. In Htdalgo
the regular forces were ordered to
disarm and muster out the state
militia which has failed to cooper
ate with the regular forces.