davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1921-10-31
RUSSIAN PUBLIC AGREEABLE TO
PAYMENT OF IMPERIAL DEBTS

was adopted by the Bilshevik admin
istration.
Karl Radow. ono Of the leaders OF
the executive committee of h
Third International Radek says NJ.
C~hitcherin's note vas issued Just
before the Washington conference.
as the eastern Siberian question viii
be discussed Mt that meeting He
)adds Russia is naturally eager 70
protect the rights Of Far Eastern
republics"
, 1921-10-31


something for tho 'hixh-brcws" IN
Washington to worry over.
But the conference Is the biggest
thing that has happened since the
war II touches every family not only
In the United States but throughout
h world 1t has g rather official
sounding tftie-~Confercnce on Lin
itafion OF Armament and discussion
OF Far Eastern and Pacific Problems"
But its real purpose. it's real job isn't
expressed by those words at all. In
deed. what does "Far Eastern prob
lems" meant Who except the experts
follow tho detsils OF commercial intrf-
que In h Far East7 What does Tim
itation of ornament" mcan Off hand
you would say "stopping expenditure"
but talk to a naval expert and he will
tell you 1t means keeping practically
the anne size of navy that each ma
tion has now without additional ships
and the first thing you know you arc
In the midrt OF a technical discus
sion IN which Il IL pointed out that
absolute disarmament IL unthinkabie
because a police force Is needed for
domestic safety and that reduction
OF armament" and Limitation Of arrnn-
ment" mean two distinct things as
win be explained hereafter.
There's also an inside story of how
the conference came to be called It
throws a good deal Of light on what's
going TO happen. This VIII be told In
another dispatch.
The Paris conference merely drew
up q treaty to end tho war. It could.
MT possibly do everything. The whole
social and economic fabric of coun-
tries both neutral and beliigerent had
to do toward reconstructing the
world, the Washington conference win
attempt Tho viewpoint at Paris was
to get peace established quickly. The
passion Of haste has disappeared. All
the nations mtst now in a caimer and
more quiet atmosphere. The meet
ing was called to limit armament and
talk over Far Eastern questions but
the mission OF tho Warrington con-
ference IN aoSs-of healing 1t fs 70
DO q conference of reconstruction out
Of which should como not merely
an understanding as to the size of
and navies but a better spirit
toward the preservation of peace.
and a readtustment OF financial bur-
dens so that world trade may DO re-
vived and wheels Of industry may
hum once more.
For no matter which way one turns
the problems under which the world
is struggling seem to have a definite
relationship to each other. France
resents the talk that she IL maintain
ing a large standing army merely be-
cause her officers want Jobs and her
militaristic spirit Is on edge. She says
h keeps that army because nobody
else will offer an army to protect her
against a German invasion. But the
Germans are disarmed. you will sly.
To that France W
Germany has not yet paid her war
bill. Ask the man on the street in
France and he Will remind you of the
millions that arc dead and the mil
lions that live on. MANNED and Grip
pied. and he will ask what your plan
is to insure against another invasion
or what your idea In Of how tho Ger
man shall be forced to pay his bill. :.
Turn over to England. The man on
tho street there knows the British
fleet saved him from death Except
for hat fleet, the food supply OF Eng
land would have, gone to the bottom
Continued on Page 81
, 1921-10-31

This was shown on Saturday even
ng when the government gave to the
newspapers here the eight points
made in It's message last December
10 DR.. Koo. Publication of these eight
points was probably due to popular
pressure. resulting from Japanese
claims that the Toxic memorandum
Of October 10 had been inspired by
unofficial hints relative to the project
Tor a settlement. The foreign office
declared the Japanese claims were not
correct. but It admitted that General
Yu-Ching-Ho, councillor at the war Of
ace here. had made disclosures to
Sen. Rihohiro Banzai. Japanese mill
larry adviser to the Chinese govern
nent.
Newspapers here comment unfavor-
IDLY upon the eight points made pub
&c hy the foreign office. declaring they
, 1921-10-31

MOSCOW. Oct. STERILIZATION OF
the note to the allied governments
from Foreign Minister Chfteherin,
stating that the soviet regime would
recognize the debts TO foreign coun-
tries Of the Russian imperial gov
ernnent up to 1914 has caused little
comment by newspapers here
The Russian public Is becoming
accustomed 20 swift alterations OF
policy, which began when free trade
, 1921-10-31
PULLS GUN. ARRESTED.

THERMoPoLIs. wyo.. Oct. s1.-A
J. Gee, operator OF a pooihall at Mid
west. an oil camp lei here. was ar
rested on a charge OF having drawn a
gun on a man who attempted TO settle
a deb with the gift OF an automobile
which did o come up TO expectations.
No preliminary has been held. b
, 1921-10-31
DEFENSE ENDS
CASE IN TRIAL
OF S0UTThRD

TWIN FALLS. Idaho. Oct. 81
The defense rested its case today in
the trial OF Mrs. LYDIA Southland.
charged with killing her fourth hus-
band, Edward F. Meyer. The state
Immediately began Introduction of re-
buttal testimony. 1t was indicated
that closing arguments might begin
tomorrow.
, 1921-10-31
CHINESE ATTITUDE STANDS
SHANTUNG VIEW UNCHANGED

in shantung must be returned to
China. as salt constitutes a govern
ment monopoly. China. however. shall
grant Japanese the right to purchase
salt under a special license covering
Continued on Page 81
, 1921-10-31
WOMAN BURNED BY EXPLOSION.

THERMOPOLIs. Wyo.. Oct. 81
Miss Mabel sneider was painfully
burned about the hands and escaped
serious injuries when a a Of gaso-
line in which she was washing a silk
waist caught fire and ignited the
clothes she was wearing. She man
aged to tear off her sweater and ave
herself from fatal burns.
, 1921-10-31
Douglas 1. O. o. F.
Guests of Casper

The degree STAFF OF the newly in
stalled lodge OF Odd Fellows at Doug
las oficiated here Saturday night
when the degree was conferred on a
number Of Casper candidates. Many
visitors from Douglas also were in at
tendance at the session. which was
followed by n big social time
, 1921-10-31

would be made Of the f-ortincations
and barracks. which would pass un.
der the control Of the Chinese gov
eminent Immediately following the
conclusion of special Arrangements
between China and Japan. Salt fields
, 1921-10-31

papers.
The count then stood; Nestos 1o9.-
1913. Frazier 1o2,s2i.
Tho total vote of 212.s14 was be-
lieved by Independents TO be within
5000 OF the total cast. and on his
calculation. Frazier could not over
como the Nestos lead IL he got every
outstanding vote.
, 1921-10-31
ARMS CONFERENCE BIGGEST
EVENT SINCE END OF VAR
"Inside" Information on Purposes and
Object of Washington Meeting Are
Explained bySpeciaI Writer

4 ~ n" Co71ghf By Ths Ca1per Daily Trbune. ~ -
On this b fnk of a series Of dx dspafchea pavf ~-~,~ N. -
mous Washington correspondent 1hs the ven n the ndsmenfs 1hth
VIM be discussed e the eoufns Conferences on ArmanentJ
WASHINGTON, Oct 81.ATo the average man mr. vom-
an thinking about the winters coal bill or household affairs.
the big conference in Washington next week may seem to
, 1921-10-31

FAIR WEATHER. PREDICTED.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 31.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
today are:
Rocky Mountain and Plateau Re-
gions-Generaily fair and norma
temperature.
, 1921-10-31
Adjusted Compensation Still
Issue WM Service Men, Says
american Legion Leader

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct 31-(By The Associated Prs)-Tbe Issue of national
mpensaho for the exserice nan hasn no been al III setled John {. Emery
commander of the AmercanL Legion, declared here today in his address opening
third. annual conventon of the legion.
such means as we're used last mme rtob beat adjusted compensation cannot ultimate
Tho AHHsaap S&s r hss Gt .Gn&aGiGa ta GanGt -
, 1921-10-31

PARIS, Oct. s1.-The hood Of let.
tiers Of protest In the case of Sacco
and vanzetti. tho two Italians con.
victed Of murder In Massachusetts,
which Ambassador Herrfck hns re
ceived within the last fortnight or 30
had not included up 20 today one of
no old-fashioned 'biackhand" type.
Such a letter came this morning,
however. a large well drawn hand.
Allied In with ink. occupying most of
the sheet At the upper left hand
corner q skull and cross bones had
been outlined with tho word Justice
underneath. while In the right hand
corner a long dagger was depicted.
Tho letter had been posted at Green
oble.
Justice for. sacco and vanzettL or
Death TO Americans" was written at
the bottom of the sheet.
, 1921-10-31
ENTRANT IN AIR
DERBY INJURED.

KANSAS CITY Mo-. Oct 3l.-J. Fl.
Smith OF Grand Island. Neb., fell to
sarth in his plane shortly after hop
,ing off In the American Legion jun
or air derby at the local field this
afternoon. First reports indicated
Smith was ~uninjured. Official cars
rushed to the scene OF the crash. The
.ace is over an s71s-mile triangle
course.
, 1921-10-31
LEAD OF NESTOS
GOVERNOR
FRAZIER IS CUT

FARGO, n. D., Oct. 31-(By The Associated Press;)-
With "a precincts missing, R. A. Nestos, Independent guoer-
material candidate in Fridays recall election, had a majority
This afternoon of 6,672 over Gov. Lynn J. Frazier, Non-Par-
t;san1 in returns compiled by a group of Independent news
, 1921-10-31
NINE UNION RESTRAINED
r ORGANIZING LOCAL
WlLLIAMSPORT DISTRICT
Issued by Judge Anderson
in Indianapolis Declares Action of
Union in Restraint of Trade

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31.-An injunction directed at
stopping the United Mine Workers of America from efforts
to unionize the Williamson coal field in West Virginia, where
miners have been on strike for more than a year, was issued
today by Federal Judge A. B. Anderson on the ground that
the union was seeking to restrain trade. Fl
, 1921-10-31
ONE kILLEDIN
PLANE CRASH

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Oct 3L-Iieut.
winthrop E. Blackwell was instant
y killed and Lieut. Daniel W. Tomlin-
,on sustained fractures in both arms
N a collision between two navy air.
planes here today. )
, 1921-10-31
Claims Relative to Japanese Control OF
Province Reiterated in Statement
of the Chinese Government

PEKING, Oct. 31=(By The Associated Press China
fundamental attitude toward Shantung stands today as it did
a year ago, when the government cabled to China's represen-
tative on the council of the league of nations, DR.. K. Yelling
ton Koo, it's views relative to Japanese control of the province
and the methods by which control of Shantung would be re-
I.-pod "a Cbinn- dinr materially from III stand takan
, 1921-10-31

Russian women have the reputation
OF being born politicians and dipio-
mats.
, 1921-10-31

WOULD ear down he jail n the men
were not given Justice and II the men
died in the electric chair. Certain
prominent inanciers who were named
-"wouid too. pay the price" 1t was
declared. u
, 1921-10-31

The American people are the court
OF last resort and wherever the Amer
lean people have by the ballot passc
Judgment on the matter OF adjuste.
, 1921-10-31

c~ompensatlon INIT Judgment has
been an endorsement of the iegion's
md.
II cannot conceive OF a III so
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

IN which he appeared. Now he has
come into stardom at the head OF
his own company. The present pro-
dUcton IS a large one, there being.
1t IS said, no less than II scenes and
two acts. The Sphinx of the
Desert" the "Mardi- gras Carnival"
the Japanese VISTA" and many
others are said TO be Of rare beauty
and magnificent splendor. The large
comDany supporting Ed Wynn is an
important adjunct and includes Lii
liam Fitzgerald, Lillian Wagner,
Muriel Harrison, Charles Bennett,
Harry COwley, Henry Regal and
Simeon Moore. the famous Meyakos,
trio, Ted Roberts. Ethel Grastck,
the Famous Carnival band, said TO
rival and even surpass the jazziest
Of all Jazz organizations, and a
Wynne-some, WINNING ensemble Of
the most Handsomely gowned and
pIettiest misses seen on local
stage. Il is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
NILES.

Announcement has been made
here OF the wedding Of Mrs Altha
Keller. daughter Of George B. Lew
IS, a former resident of this city.
and Harry Carlson OF Detroit, which
was held Sunday afternoon at the
home OF the brides father In Jack
son, Mich.
The divorce case OF Myrtle Haun.
against NJ. Haun, OF Buchanan, will
be tried Thursday in the circuit
court. Mrs. Haun IS seeking a d.
vorce on the grounds OF extreme
cruelty.
The second annual gymnasium
circus will be held in the high
school gymnasium "Wednesday and
Friday evenings OF this week. The
circus is under the direction OF Le-
land S. Walker and Ruth I. Price,
physical directors
St Joeph council, No. a.. Royal
and Select Masters, will confer the
Royal Select Masters degree upon
90 candidates at the Masonic temple,
Wednesday afternoon. Officers Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
SOUTH WARREN

Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert Roberts
and children Of ATlshawaka. Mr.. and
MIS-. Verne Wells and children, and
Mrs. William Wells We're guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wedeu and fam
ily Sunday.
Jac.a \V.I6s Jr IS iIi az the home
OF his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel AIiIliken and
family OF Lydick, spent sunday with
their son, Leslie Mi,,iken, and fam
fly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

LII. NQdTleS w. EllOI
can in their native regions. The na-
tive and naturalized Americans are
still competent 70 exercise this traGi-
tiOnal hospitality without suffering at
all themselves.
6. Experience within the United
States proves that every race which
has immigrated 70 the United States
IN large numbers is capable OF the
only necessary kind OF assimila-
ton, namely, learning the English
language, sending their children 10
American schools, and acquiring the
American ideals OF public liberty and
order The immigrant races live side
BY side in the United States N peace
and harmony, mix with each other BY
marriage only very slowly, and gradu-
ally acquire the American mode OF
life. There IS no melting pot" This
is a country Of many races, many
religions, and many varieties Of hu-
man nature, forming one liberty
loving, stable democracy.
Miss Frances A. Kellor, In her
latest work, Immigration and the
Future" breaches the true doctrine
about assimmilation when she says:
When this commercial age has eN-
hausted the treasures 10 be gained by
adventures into the resources OF the
earth, and we have found a way 10
assure 20 all men the necessities and
comforts OF life, then mems minds
may create the age of beauty IN
which their thoughts VIII turn 20
quality rather than toward quantity;
20 simplicity rather than toward
oste,tation; to form rather than
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
ORPITEUAL.

A continuance or the good vaude-
Vile shows that have been featur-
Ing the last few bills Of the Or
Iheum IS being featured there tho
last three days Of this week Some
aplendid acting. a wealth OF beauty.
and some clever lines Of chatter,
combined ut the opening show
Thursday 20 please the exception
ally large number OF theatergoers
that attended.
A we'll balanced trio. Hart, Wag-
ner and Eltis have a very clever
and original act. Going 20 the
Opera" All three can sing and
act better than the average song
stsrs on tho circuit. and 10 adj
pleasure 10 the act, one Of the mae
partners, Wagner, has a line OF
talk and "A supply OF new and
novel Jokes that keep all in con-
slant merriment.
The Greenwich villagers. featur-
Nins Johnny Dyer and Earle y.
Mountain. with a bevy Of beauties.
have an act that Is a headline IA
every respect. All can act and sing
we'll. There isn't a heavy plot 10
their presentation, 'NIy Soul Mate. &c
which makes Il better than one
would expect. Judging from the
title.
A gymnastic novelty by the
Bento Brothers Is the curtain
raiser; II hasn't much per. but the
stunts and antics of both men are
good.
Two single acts. one with a
whistler and musician OF talent.
Anthony, and the other starring
Jeannetts Chflds, whose limitations
and humorous antics are very
pleasfTg, went over big at the per
fOgnauos, while the Dance fan
TASTES OF Frederick Faster and
BeRrSoe Squire. make a splendid
Cioetus bin for a topnotch show
that cannot fail TO please.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

Tears flow when the Silence f.
broken but for the moment tho
audience - held dry-eyed and rigid.
This is the scene wherein Joe
Basoom suddenly reappears in the
home that he left az young boy
seven years before. So far as the
manuscript IN concerned there is no
scene - all for not word 30 spok-
en-, and yet Il is the one incident
OF the play that fingers longest in
the minds OF the audience.
The scene IL laAd in the Kitchen
OF Mrs. Baecom's little farmhouse.
Mrs. Bsscom is reading her Bible.
seeking 20 prove that her boy must
return in answer 20 her prayers.
Betty Bascom. the sweet-taced
daughter, has placed IN the window
shown nightly the wandering boys
footsteps homeward- He stands
gazing at the little mother bent over
her big Bible while Betty. who does
not recognize the intruder. stares
at him.
Suddenly old Mrs. Bascoua s
sweet and gentle face Is raised as
I IL in response 20 some whispered
I can and her tired Old eyes gaze
into those OF the son for whose
return she has just been praying.
For a moment neither stirs. Then
/ the old lady giides forward and takes
the boy in her arms For what
seems minutes because OF the tense
ness OF the situation, the two stand
/ IN each others embrace while Betty
looks on IN Amusement. Then sud
denly the mother slips from her
boys arms and falling on her knees,
buries her head in the old rocking
chair and pours forth her soul In
silent Thanksgiving.
This IL the scene TO which the
authors contribute not a word, but
thanks TO the wonderful stagecraft
OF wenchell Smh 1. sc IS the most
eloquent and most effective in the
whole beautiful play.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

the Michigan grand lodge OF Royal
and Select Masters VIII Do present.
Word has been received here OF
the marriage OF Miss Loretta John
son, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Lou
Johnson, former residents OF Niles,
and Durane ". Rolofson OF MeT-
ced. Calf. Mrs. Rolofson will re-
side at Broa Ibent. Oregon, where
the groom is engaged IN farming.
Rev. s. c. Partridge. d. d. bishop
OF Missouri. and one OF the great
est oragtors IN the Episcopal church,
viii speak on America ana the
Orient at a special service 10 be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
AUDITORIUM

aTahoma," an Edgar Lewis pro-
duGcicn which IS seen today at the
IS described as a color
/ eul, vivid. adventurous drama OF the
early DAYS IN Oklahoma, the last
state 20 be admitted TO the Union.
in 1907. John Breckenridge Ellis In
writing 'I.ahoma" chose these early
history making days for his locale,
and has made a thrilling tale Of out
laws. Indians and homeseelers.
filled 10 the brim with daring, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
"TURN TO THE RIGHT. -

Tears and laughter fight for
mastery in Turn TO the Right" tho
comedy success 20 be presented at
the Oliver on Sunday and Monday
with John Golden's original New
York-Chicago production. but there
is one moment in the play when the
two give way TO hushed stiffness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
America Is Not A melting Pot"
Declares Prominent Educator
Country is Rather a Dem
Ocracy of Many Vari-
cites of Human
Nature

By DR.. Charles w. Eliot
President Emeritus of Harvard
University
IAN glad 70 express my views
about immigration because I think
n see that the country IS now
more open 70 humane views about
immigration than It has ever been
before, and is, therefore. more likely
70 embOdy a sound policy IN legis-
lation.
I. A permanent Federal ImmIgro-
lion Beard should be established to
study the subject continuously, and
make from time 20 time recommenda-
tons for acton by Congress and the
Administration. This Board should
1. eontaia no representatives OF either
capital or labor as such. but should
represent the whole public
2. The Board should have power
90 direct the distribution of immigra-
ton among the different States OF
regions Of the country IN accordance
with the economic conditions which
prevail in the several States ol
regions. and in conformity with Local
experience as 20 the assimilation and
best use Of each people or race.
4 Careful medical examination Of
all Immigrants should be made before
they sail from foreign ports, IN order
that the diseased, the crippled, and
those liable 10 become public charges
NAV be prevented from sailing pro-
vided always that aged members OF
defective members OF a family on
the whole able-bodied should Be al
lowed 20 accompany their families.
& The iiteracy test should b
abandoned.
s. The Federal Immigration Board
should not attempt 20 regulate the
number Of healthy and vigorous i'm
migrants 20 be admitted annually, or
within any period. long or short, no
usatter Of what race or Of what na-
tionalify. and should pay no attention
% Industrial conditions IN America as
dsxermining admission Of either skilled
-cr unssCilled lsborers. The United
States should be kept wide open 70
abie-bodied people fleeing from op-
preston or bad conditions az their
homes. and 20 people who have come
70 believe that they may find a freer
and happier lie IN Ameriea hzn they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

NIr. and Mrs. Edward Lundqu.st
ard son. Arid. have moved from
South Bend 20 their country home
here.
Mrs. Ella Van Buskirk. Afr. and
Mrs. Nell Wedeil and daughter.
Esther. spent Sunday with Mr.. sEd
Mrs Glen Carpenter % At Pisas-
ant.
Miss Thelma Hay spent SsIn6ay
with her parents IN North Lb-
cry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15

held IN Trinity church. Sunday
afternoon.
Niles chapter. Order OF the East-
ern star. elected the following Of
ficers at It's regular meeting: Worthy
matron. Gertrude NJ. waterson:
worthy patron, DR.. Roy s. Water
son; associate matron. Lottie De-
Mott Ffske; secretary. Eleanor c.
Waltz; treasurer. Ethel Pease
Young; oonductres. Alice Louise
North: associate conductress, Thel-
ma Marie Gerod.
Try NEKS.TIMES Ynnt Ids
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
Thedter N eWS

dangerous deeds. with a pretty love
romance weaving the whole to-
gether. To little Peaches Jackson
and Louise Burnham fall the role
Of "LahOma' and Jack Perrin. The
fifth chapter OF 1.-THE Son OF Tar
zan" and Fox News will close the
bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15


"lne Ed Wynn Carnival" de-
scribe as a frisky, jazzy and Joyous
musical delight will have its first
local appearance at the oliver the
alter tonight.
Ed Wynn "the perfect fool is re-
sponsible for the book, lyrics and
music. while Ned Wayburn staged It
according 10 Eds ideas. For many
seasons the inimitable Wynn has
been one Of the stages cleverest
entertainers. In addition to having
been a bright luminary with some
Of the big attractions, namely The
Iiegfeld Folliest and Winter Gar
den shows Wynn frequently con-
tributed 20 the book, music and
lyrics Of the several entertainments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-15
OLIVER

The Education of Elizabeth" has
been picturized and will be shown
at the Oliver for three days start
ing Tuesday. with Billie Burke in
the leading role.