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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
HoId-Up ''Victim" is
Being Held by Cops

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 17.-Ed-
ward Zevenish, is held in the city
prison on a vagrancy charge while
detectives are investigating his story
of a holdup which he says took
place shortly after Friday mid
night in the downtown district. He
told the police he was shot in the
left forearm by a bandit who robbed
him Of Sis.
Police and detectives first began
TO doubt Zenenish's story after they
had learned that he had stopped IN
a garage near the scene of the sup
posed holdup and had asked the
night man TO call a physician. He
said he had been shot by highway
man. The night man wished TO
notify the police but Zevenish OBJ
iected and left. He was located
later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Liquor Raids ReSult IN
Busy Session of Court

JACKSON. Mich. Sept. 17.-Police
Judge John simpson spent a busy
day yesterday ON arraignment and
examinations the outerowths OF
liquor raids
Dan NadiEan and William Brown
faced the Judge on charges of vio-
latirE IN dry law Brown was said
~ have Knocked a pitcher OF moon
shine of the bar in Madican's soft
drink stand Thursday night when
police ra.ded the place Both de-
manded am examination which was
ser for September 2S. Peter Decke
and Chris PetroT were examined on
charges az selling liquor in their
saloon. Three plnts OF moonshine
We're c-nfscated during the raid.
testimony Indicated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Could Not Pay Alimony,
Pay attached for Taxes

WARSAW, Sept Nv h n
Charles Gill, 54, an employe Of the
city of Warsaw, was taken before
Judge L. w Royse to explain why
he had not complied with an order
Of tie court. requiring that he con
tribute to the support Of his wife
and child while a divorce case
brought by his wife is pending, the
defendant declared that the city OF
Warsaw had attached most OF the
money made by him for several
weeks past TO apply on the payment
nav his wife S27.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
ENGINEERS TO SURVEY
ROAD IN LAKE COUNTY

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. IA
party Of engineers will depart Tues
day for Michigan City 20 survey the
Across the Dunes road from AHchi-
gan City across Porter county 20
Miller, Lake county, IL was an
nounced Saturday by Lawrence
Evans. director Of the state highway
The survey probably will require
a months work, Lyons stated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
TO EIGHT MALARIA.

MONROE. Mich. Sept. lon
request Of Dr.. G. Z. Young. state
Psychologist, DR.. James Humphrey.
of Monroe. yesterday began the col
lection in Monroe county swamps OF
mosquito larvea which will be sent
to Lansing to ascertain whether any
Of the types exist which are known
10 be malaria carriers. Monroe HAS
had no malaria fever this year but
several other counties of the state.
notably Genesee and Saginaw, have
developed a number Of cases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
NINE CITIES ASK
RATE DECREASE

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 17.-Nine
Indiana cities are peutioninE the
state public service commission for
decrease IN rates in electric. teIe-
Thone. gas and heating companies. it
was learned M the Offices OF the com
mission today.
\ concerted movement Of .he r1u-
inequalities, which represent an sec
tons az the state IS indicated. Of
hcials believe. Films OF other petit
tons is expected within a short
time.
The requests for hearings Eener-
My recite that the cost OF providing
Utilities service has passed the peak.
and that rates fixed during the war
time emergency should not obtain
longer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Clerk accused IN Bank
Theft Is GiUen Hearing

BAY CITY, Mich. Sept. 16.-Carl
Lankenau. former Bay City bank
police raided the place. Both de-
was given an examination before
United State Commissioner Frank
S. Pratt. Friday.
When the government concluded
its case. Attorney Robert IT Lane.
for the defense, asked that Leo
Kallahar, state banking examiner,
who signed the complaint against
LankenaU, be produced. KaIlahar
could not be located at the time and
Lane asked that a subpoena be is
sued. The examination was ad-
journed until September %. Dis
trict Attorney John f. Kinnane is
in charge Of the case for the govern
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
DISCHARGE WOMEN TO
GIVE VETERANS JOBS

BLOOAIINGTON. Ind. Sept. IT,
All women employees OF Showers
Bros. Furniture company with the
exception OF the officers are to be
discharged Immediately. Former
service men and mn with depend
ents viii be employed in their
places. Officials OF the company
made the announcement Saturday.
About 100 people will be affected,
IL was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Family SdUed From Flames
By Loud BdtUIing Calf

SILVER LAKE. Ind. Sept. H.
The bawling Of a calf this morning
probably saved the lives Of the family
of Percy Ring, residing just south
Of this place.
Members Of the family were awak-
ened at 3 o'clock this morning by
the noise made by the animal and
discovered that a barn in close prox-
unity 10 the house, was a mass of
flames. The calf was taken from
the barn. which was completely de-
strCyed, together with 500 bushels
Of wheat. barley and other grains.
The origin Of the FIRE is unknown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
CALn FOR HUNTING LICENSES.

WARSAW, Ind. Sept. 17.-There
was a marked increase in the de-
mand for hunting licenses Friday
and Saturday as a result of the
opening Of the duck season. Few
ducks have been seen thus far on
the lakes Of Kosciusko county, but
reports come from Michigan TO the
effect that the lakes there are black
with the birds, which soon Will be
flying southwark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Indiana and Mlchl6dn News
SHOW DROP
IN BUILDING COSTS

WEST BADEN. Sept IA de-
crease in the building cost for hos
pitfalls Of from 10 10 80 per cent was
shown today In a sectional meeting
here OF the American Hospital AS
ISOLATION. which was devoted TO hos
pital construction.
o. F. Chapman. OF Cleveland. W.
2 Heath OF Chicago and DR.. Frank
In r. Nuzum OF Santa Barbara. Cal.
We're the principal speakers today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
PAIR HELD IN AUTO CRASH.

JACKSON, Mich, Sept. 17.-Rob-
ert j. Mccoy. Tecumseh, is booked
for examination in justice court.
October 4. on a charge Of driving an
automobile while intoxicated Nc
Coy. with a companion, crashed in
10 a car owned by William Hauser,
September s, badly damaging the
Hauser machine. the owner told
sheriff's officers. Mccoy ard his
friend were previously arrested. ar
raigned and fined on a drunk charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
RECOVER BODY OF
HOOSIER YOUTH

MICHIGANTOWN. Ind. Sept. II.
The body Of Gregory Aubuchon.
Is, MichigantOwn boy who disap-
peared in Estes Park. Colorado. in
July. has been found at the foot OF
Longs peak, according TO messag es
received from Ft Collins. Col.
AubuchOn's body came to light
with the melting Of snow which had
covered it. Guides said he had fall
en- from a 2,S0O-ft. cliff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
FIND PERFECT GUILTY
OF ASSAULT ON WOMAN

HUNTINGTON, Ind. Sept. IL
Guy Perfect was found guilty OF
criminal assault on Miss Bernice
Allen by a jury which reported 70
Judge William Eichhorn OF Button
Saturday Sentence was not pro-
nounced pending a hearing for a new
trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
CHILD LOSES LIMBS
UNDER CORN BINDER

AUBURN. Sept 17.-Nine year
old ora Pattee hid ~ the field 20
play a prank on his father Burt
Pattee. who was binding corn.
Pattee knew nothing of his sons
presence until he saw him lying IN
tho path OF the binder crying for
help.
The binder had cut of both the
boys legs above the ankle. Physi-
clans say the child will recover.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
TWO ARE DEAD IN
AUTO ACCIDENTS
Girl of 8 Struck by Truck
Machine Overturned,
Youth Dies.

GRAND RAPIDS. Sept. 17.-Hel-
on Jane Hubbard. 8. died Friday af-
ternoon Of injuries she received in
tho morning when che was struck
ay a truck at a street crossing near
her home.
According 20 witnesses the girl
ducked IN front OF the machine and
the driver was unable 10 avoid
striking her. Her father IS a travel
ing salesman for a local wholesale
grocery house.
MERRILL. Mich. Sept. 17.-John
Siier. IS. was instantly killed Friday
morning when his auto skidded IN
loose gravel and overturned IN a
roadside ditch half a mile north OF
oere Tta four brothers and a lit
tie girl who was riding with them TO
school here all escaped injury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
AGED sToCKNLAN DEAD.

OWOSSO. Mich, Sept. Thames
Ferguson, SO, who until a year ago
was active in the stockbuying bust
ness and was widely known among
farmers in the county. died Thurs
day night Of heart disease. A widow
and two children survive him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18
Lightning Kills Man
Working Near Father

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Ind, Sept.
17.-Chester Frame, Of this city.
was killed by lightning late Friday
while working in a field. Frames
father, who was with him, was IN
injured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-18

The United States produced 81
per cent Of the worlds oil in the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
NEW YORK POLICEMAN
RETIRES AFTER MOST
REMARKABLE RECORD

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-TWenty-
five years ago. Richard Blrm-
ingham. Dordham graduate cut
short n post graduate course in
surgery To become n policeman,
because, he said, he'd rather
walk beat than be the worlds
greatest surgeon. He was on the
retired list today with one Of the
best records in New York police
history.
a student of crimlnology Blrn.
ingham, who was made a serg.
cant OF detectives. was credited
with having obtained the confess
sions OF many criminals through
kind treatment. He was opposed
TO the third degree" system OF
grilling suspects.
He loved his job so well, that
ne fought, he said against promo
ton. for he didn't want to be
taken off the beat. During his
career. he arrested more than 800
murdcrors. including Hans
Schmidt, slayer OF Anna Muller.
"Tve done my duty" he said
today, "but ill make frequent
tours Of the old beat just Tor old
times sake"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
SCIPI0 MAN KILLED
in SHOOTING AFFRAY

McALESTER. Okla, Dec. s.-whcn
Tom Purncll and Guy Wilkinson with
Mrs Purncll. who II sister of vii
Nnson. were passing tho home OF
Riley Ford near Sclplo In n farm wa.
gon NJ o'clock Thursday night n
shooting affray occurred resulting In
'he death OF Ford and the serious
injury OF Purucl. The comhatants
lived only n few miles apart and the
shooting Is said Co have been the ~.
suit of an old grudgc Ford who Is
a special deputy sheriff. died at his
home within a few hours and physl.
clans say Purncll cannot 1.-Two. WilNln.
son ls in Jail The after states that
Ford begun tho shooting with a re-.
volvcr. shooting Purncll through the
arm and stomach. purncll. IL is al
legged after being shot picked up a
rifle from its place IN tho bed OF the
wagon and shot Ford twice In The
stomach. Ford IL said 10 have made
the statement that Purncil began the
shootlng.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
Gloomy News Spreads
Through New YOrk's
Most Popular Resorts
Open Shop" in 81. Louis

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Water.
the most desplsed liquid refresh
ment in Broadway restaurants
and cafes will be the only stimu-
liant for hi jinks," along the
gay thoroughfare ON New Years
eve, II prohibition agents have
their way. The frequency with
which federal officials have re-
Gently been patrolling several Of
the most popular resorts has been
interpreted as forerunner of a
tight lid on the city's biggest
night.
The gloomy news spread rapid.
~ last night after half n dozen
federal agents entered hotel
restaurant In West 42nd Street
and made three arrests. II was
charged whisky had been sold to
them for ninety cents drink
"Thesn raids mean that Broad
way. perhaps for the first time
in its history will sec dry
New Years eve" ono OF the
agents declared
We are serving notice on the
pruprietors of cabarcts and res
,aurants that 1929 will have 10
be ushcrcd in with nothing
stronger than water"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
FIVE HUNDRED GO
CLASSIC GAME
FILLED WITH PEP

Ardmore is represented by five hun
dred boosters in Oklahoma City to-
day for the championship football
game between Ardmore and Sapulpa
AT the baseball park there.
Four hundred forty-four boosters
including the high school and Cham
Der Of Commerce bands and delegates
from each Of the civic clubs left on
the seyen-coach special train at s
o'clock At about 10 o'clock the Hardy
ambulance nlane. decorated in pen.
nants and bearing tho word Ard
more" hoped off with supt. c. W.
Richards, Milton Hardy and Pilot
Askew. A large delegation went TO
the city on the night train in order
10 do shopping and see the game.
Every passenger on The train was
filled with fighting spirit; "a spirit
which Indicated the local heroes would
carry off the honors on the fieid to-
dny. Everyone was in high spirit.
The band was playing lively airs, the
rooters We're roofing and the kids
were yelling at the top OF their mugs.
The Hardy plane carried special
editions OF The Ardmorcite which
were distributed over the capital city
this afternoon.
Impetus was given the crowd that
left this morning by the rousing pep
meeting at the high school auditor.
ium last night. The auditorium was
fairly well filled and many of the
songs, yells and slogans were re-
hcarScd
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
my LIFE OR HIS"
WOMAN SOBS. IN
STORY OF MURDER

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Dec. s.-"Its
hard TO takc a human life, but Il was
my life or his could not do any
thing else. IL nearly worried me
cray over since" said Maud Moore
tMrs. Stuhbsl, amid sobs yesterday
during cross.cXamination In her trial
for killing Lcrou Harth hero In
September OF 1919. She related In
lctail her version OF the events OF
the night, she said she ptrpoely
met Harth FOR the purpose Of getting
a revolver she had loaned him and
told OF their trip in his automobile,
of how she alleges, no attempted
10 subject her to indignity; OF a
struggle that followed. during which
her revolver fell from lIarth's peck.
et how both attempted 10 see 81
from the roadway. how she beat him
90 it and thea used Il with deadly
effect. despite the pain from a
blow which she said Hath sAd
dealt her.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
Tom Slaughter Effects
nc:o;'"" ~: >:;'"" ,g Escape From Pen

forced them to accompany him to
the death cell where they were lock-
ed up. He told them he would not
harm them and later showing a
peculiar trait Of character brought
them 4 pct Of coffea with cream,
sugar and cups.
Threw Gates Wide Open
Slaughter then threw tie gates Of
the penitentiary wide open and lei
surely set about Quitting himself
and companions with civilian clothes
from tue comnlissary. What else was
done TO kin the time until 2:S0
O'Clock it not known Tor everyone
except the seven men were locked
up, At 2:30 o'clock Warden Dempsey
said he heard n car move out from
the penitentlary and with the aid
Of prisoners above, who cut a hole
through the floor at his direction,
he made his escape from the death
cell and spread the alarm.
To make his escape. Slaughter took
an automobile belonging to Mrs
Dempsey and stripped all the tires
from n roadster belonging TO Edward
Dempsey. son Of the warden, pre-
sumbaly to guard against tire trou
bic.
Started Crime Career Early
Slaughter is % years old. His ca
reer of crime as given TO an Asso-
ciated Press correspondent at The
time OF his first incarceration in the
penitentiary hcre. started when he
was ~ years Old. He was reared in
southern Arkansas he said and when
II years old was convicted of a
charge Of grand larceny. and sen
fenced to the Arkansas reform
school. He served his term and then
drifted into Okla homa. Since that
time he has participated in numerous
bank robberics In Arkansas, Oklaho
ma. Texas, Missouri. and elsewhere
He escaped twice from the Texa:
pcnitentiary and his term in Texa'
was 1ueNpircd when he killed Deputy
Sheriff Brown in Hot Springs c
little over q year ago
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
Rapidly Moving Arms Con-
ference Reaches Pause
With Adjournment of
Far East Committee
FRANCE ACCEPTS
AGREEMENT OF PLAN
Definite Action on the Draft
Of Viviani Expected
Shortly.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The rapid
ly moving arms conference had reach
cd point Of comparative pause today
with the far eastern committee in ad-
Journment until tomorrow and the next
important step in the negotiations on
naval ratio and the proposed four
power treaty apparently WIS waiting
on a definite statement of the atti.
tude Of the Japanese government.
Meanwhile the japanese and Chi
nese delegations were scheduled to
hold another session today OF their
conference on the Shantung question.
discussion of the restoration TO Chi
ma of the public properties in the jap
anese lease.hold there having been
continued yesterday without final dis
position.
AS major feature in the proposa'
Prospective agreement the limitation
OF Notifications and naval bases in th
Pacific Islands had been brought INTO
prominence for the first time toda y
Although the subject was not as
vanced to the stage Of formal az
N+it*AAfsN AAA' -hliA'A AN--AAi hNlFtiAAHN AHa
given assurance to the Japancse that
it would be considered as a natural
corrollary Of the naval reduction plan
and Indications point to an ultunale
agreement on the principle OF ahan
Coning further development OF island
defenses. Press reports that the Jan.
anese government had decided 10 ac-
cept the four power treaty plan gJr
preserving peace in the Pacific con
ditional on an agreement on the naval
ratio and further application Of the
American -four points" to China, were
accepted here as further emphasizing
the independence OF the nations on
those problems and as supporting the
opinions that they would be advanced
simultaneously 10 n general under
standing on all. Separate treaties and
agreements then would remain 10 be
drawn UP to cover them.
Definite word was awaited from
the French government today as well
as from Toxic as 10 acceptance OF
the principle of the proposed four
power treaty.
Definite Action Expected Soon
PARIS. Dec. 9.-France's acceptance
Of the quadruple agreement for the
| Pacific Is considered certain in off
cial circles, although the draft re.
celved from VI. Viviani OF the French
! delegation in Washington today Us
/ regarded as q suggested outline ana
not a perfected plan. Action hero up-
on the agreement Is expected short
Official circles as well us the press
have received with greatest satisftc.
ton the idea OF Frances partic,ps..
ton ia this accord
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
PRUTTT SECURES NEW
SIGNERS ON BOND

When Ciaud Pruitt was arrested
last week on charge OF implication
in the theft OF a number OF automo-
bios. bondsmm who had procured his
release on murder charge withdrew
their signatures from the bond and
pruitt was remanded TO jail until
Thursday afternoon when District
Judge Champion allowed his bond In
the gum Of $4,000.
New saIers of the bond are him
self. Henry Pf1iitt. 4. J. Pr,iitt and
Louise Byrd Pruitt.
Charges Of murder were continued
against Pruitt at tho last term OF die
trict court. and the case will bc on
the March docket.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
NEGRO FAILS TO TAKE
WARNING; Is WHIPPED

ENID, Okla, Dec. 9.-Waltcr O'Ban.
ion. negro. warned by the Ku HluX
Ilap on oct. q to leave Enid, was
seized by fifteen men In automobiles
last night and taken 90 creek on
a lonely road cast u town. whipped
tarrod and fcathercd and warned again
to leave town "on penalty OF death
He was brought back TO Enid and
set free on a church corner In tho
ccntcr of the city. o'Ranion. Il IL said
did not oboy the first warning to
leave. but has been IN hiding here
since the Klan warning. lie was IN
structed TO notify all negroes who left
following the warning not to coma
bacl; to Enid on penalty Of death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
Someone Is Always
Taking The Joy Out
of Life, Some Folks Say

"Thercll be no good liquor for
Christmas this year" Gus Gaines.
champion 'hoo,ch hound OF Car
tor county, said Friday morning.
There's none 60 be had In tho
county. else the booueegers have
got the officers badly fooled"
Gaines believes that tho recent
raids hy the Officers and the fear
Of light from Elmer y. Fulton.
attorney generals investigator.
have caused the boo,leEgers 20 take
10 cover and c-asr operation for
good
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
PARABLE OF THE MERCHANTS

upon a certain city
established
handled and Il handled shoes
tised In the old imehonored daily
o established
| | IN 1
proposition. dry
you
tho well established wouldn't
he had mreaed But nobody
firm hecaus cou get
endeth chapter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-09
Thousands Throng League Park
To See Ardmore-Sapulpa Game;
Red and White Dominates City
Weather is Ideal and Crowd
Eager for Fray; Both
Teams on Field Early.
By BILL KROHN

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 9.-Cheer-
ing thousands who lined the station
platform and the adjacent streets
greeted the Ardmore squad and rooters
an they allghted from the football
special which had carried them to
Oklahoma City this morning.
Five hundred strong, the red and
white enthusiasts formed for parade
and headed by the augmented cham
Der of commerce band marched down
the main streets Of the city in step to
martial airs. Friends Of the Ardmore
delegation fell In line and more than
1000 paradeTs were stepping lively
while the throngs which lined the
streets burst forth into voluminous ap.
plause.
Oklahoma City turned out en- masse
70 pay tribute 10 the team and root
ers which they have named one com
posed Of true 100 per cent sportsmen
more school are I'm evidence every.
where and the city is decorated in
holiday attire with the colors Of Ard
more dominating.
Great spirit prevailed during the
journey from Ardmore when the
Hardy sanitarium ambulance plane,
piloted by Dorsey Askew and with
Superintendent Richards and Milton
Hardy as passengers caught up with
the train two miles out OF Norman.
and gliding low, made dozen circles
about the special while the delegation
went wild with cheers and returned
the salute Of the airmen.
Ardmore rooters attached one dollar
bills to their canes indicative of the
$4,000 guarantee which Sapulpa de-
manded and waved them during the
parade.
Perfect football weather prevails
with cool breeze blowing
Crowd Fills Park Early
The grandstand at the League park
filled rapidly, the crowd surging into
the grounds Immediately after the
noon hour. At o'clock more than
5000 were in attendance. The clouds
that hung low during the forenoon dis.
appeared and the sun was shining
brightly when play commenced. The
Sapulpa squad appeared on tho field
in uniform at 2:10; Ardmore's team
made its appearance on the field at
2:95 o'clock.
Mr.. Rooter! We beg 10 introduce
the stellar grdsters who have put
Ardmore on the mapl Tho ldckers OF
the iop-sided sphere who have carried
! the red and white colors OF the Ard
more High schol team 10 the top
notch position which they now occupy
and who are going 10 beat Sapulpa
this afternoon and annex the Okla,
homa state championship pennant to
their belts.
Ardmorc Is proud OF these men
whose performance during the season
lust closed has won for them the ad
miration OF the state. Fighting
against teams OF heavier weight which
occupied their allvictorious schedule
these athletes have come through with
record slate. Here IL IL: