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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
Mine OWNERS
REFUSE PEACE
MINERS OFFER
Operators Decline to Deal
With the United Mine
Workers.
COOLIDGE IN STATEMENT
Sheriff Admits Pit Proprietors
Pay for Many of His
Deputies.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 81. - Peace
moves of the West Virginia union
miners were baked here Thursday
by the definite refusal OF the. mine
operators to deal with the United
Mine Workers when the miners pro-
gram for settlement was submitted
before the senate committee investi-
eating the mine disorders Counsel
for the mine owners announced an
"unalterable" stand on the question.
The program, first preached Mon
day by Phillip Murray, vice presi-
dent of the United Nine Workers
involved the use of mediatory offices
of the investigating committee and
the appointment by Chief Justice
Taft, If an agreement was reached,
Of an administrator 10 carry out the
settlement.
Frank P. Walsh, head of the min
ers' legal staff. called the program
20 the attention Of the committed
again Thursday and the operators
refusal was reiterated in unmistak-
able terms by Z. T. Vinson. their
chief counsel.
The hearing also developed an
other phase of the operators con-
tentions in the declaration of Will
liam II. Coolidge of Boston, an Op-
orator. and one of their LAYERS that
congress could obviate many of the
Industrial controversies by retaining
from the enactment of what he de-
scribed as class legislation.
There is only one issue which
requires the committees attention. "
Coolidge said. Shall the United
Mine Workers get possession of the
remaining mines. and. as in great
Britain, be able 20 stop al industry
and starve the people of the coun-
try; to begin then accumulation of
wage increases until it Will not be
worth while for anybody 10 own the
mines"
Don Chain, sheriff of Logan
county, who has figured in much
testimony before the committee, in
response to questions from Chair
man Kenyon as TO the practice of
permitting operators 10 contribute
the salaries of deputy sheriffs guard
ing their properties. upheld the sys-
tenn as the only method by which
law and order could be maintained
in his locality. The sheriff declared
that most persons in Logan county
We're willing for the operators to
bear the expense. rather than have
the taxes raised, and that the fnan-
cial status of the county would hard
~ permit an increase in the tax
levy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
HEADS OF BROTHERHOOD
IN RESOLUTION DECIDE TO
WITHDRAW WALKOUT PLAN
Ultimatum From Railroad Board Causes Work
ers' Leaders to Withdraw Authorization for
Tie-Up of Nations Transportation.

CHICAGO Oct 27-The rail strike scheduled
averted tonight when leaders of wchmen anmen,
ductors engineers and remen at joint meeting adopted reou
Withdrawing authorization of waout and officials of the
railroad eegraphers organization announced they would take
similar action These the only unions which had authorized
a strike.
The vote calling off the strike unanimous by organizations
w. Lee president the Brotherhood Railroad Trannen
announced The official wording of the resolution adopted
that the strike be declared not effective
Unofficial reports that the remen executives had enu
ouy opposed adoption of the resolution None of the presidents
would affirm this, however
l. E. Sheppard president of the Order of Railway Conductors
said that the unions had decided call off the strike because of
the growing public opinion that strike would
labor board and consequently the government and against
the railroads
at was evident also that the entire Washington
opposed and that had little of gaining
detectives" said Mr. Sheppard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
Madalynne May
attack Burch in
Coming Hearing

Los ANGELES, Cal, oct. IA
sharp break has occurred between
Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur
trials for the murde~ of John Bolton
Kennedy.
Madalynne Thursday refused to
be u witness for Burch unless d.
rected to do en by her own attor-
neys.
She has made grave charges
against Burch, which the prosecu-
ton announced it would introduce
into Burch's trial. which opens Mon
day
MIR. Burch passed me in the Jail
corridors" Madalynne said. He
whispered, I know how big you are,
Madaiypne-I know you wouldn't
hurt anyone for anything in the
world
1 love you, Madalynne,' he said.
Surely you knew all along how I
have loved you
Let me tell you. Madalynne,
that before I lose you to Ralph
Obenchain, will take you to San
quentin with me,
Ralph Obenchain, Maralynne's
divorced husband, is a member of
her defense council in the coming
trials. RumOrs of a reconciliation
should Madalynne be acquitted. have
been current.
Both Rurch and Madalynne have
hitherto claimed that only a 'pla-
tonic friendship" existed between
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
SAYS HARDING TALK
WAS UNFORTUNATE
Sen. Harrison Of Mississippi
Criticizes Address of
President.

WASHINGTO%. oct a7-Prest
HardIns's address in Birmingham.
on the race question was described
as an unfortunate and mischievous
utteranccF by Senator Harrison Of
Mississippi. one OF the democratic
leaders OF the senate. in a formal
statement issued Thursday.
THE presidents speech was IN
fortunate" said Harrison. but 70
have made il in the heart Of the
south where. in some states the
negro population predominates. was
unfortunate boz the extreme.
"If the presidents theory is car
ried 90 IT'S ultimate conclusion.
namely. that the black population.
either man or woman. should have
fun economic and political rights
with the white man or woman. then
that means that the black man VIII
strive 20 become socially equal VITA
the white man"
Senator watson. democrat. Ca,
also issued a statement ia which be
declared IL was ga great pity thar
a northern man. holding the high
est office on earth. should so down
into the south and plant there fatal
germs IN the minds Of the black
race"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28

ATLANTA. Ga. oct 27.-Pres't
Harding concluded his visit 10 the
south Thursday with a series Of
speeches in Georgia, reconsecrating
his administration to the task Of
finally obliterating sectional divi-
siOns.
In two addresses in Atlanta and
one at Columbus the president told
crowds 70 cheering Georgians that
II was one Of his fondest hopes 10
see his presidency bring north and
south into complete harmony and
cooperation
At the statue here OF Henry W
Grady. Atlanta's apostle OF national
reconciliation, Mr.. Harding broad
ened his gospel OF understanding
and good Will" TO include all the
world and gave notice that IL the
armament conference fails 10 bring
the nations into complete accord
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
POLICE INVOLVED
IN BANK ROBBERY
Prisoner Makes Confession
duplicating Indianap-
oils Officers.

INDIANAPOLIS. oct. GA con-
fession. giving details OF the recent
$4,000 hold mp at the Beech Grove
bank iu Beech Grove. has been OBJ
tanned from Clint Simms. alias
shaw. one of the persons under ar
resi- in connection with the robbery,
according 20 II. r.. Fletcher. super
visor OF detectives. The details Of
the confession. which is said 10 in
volve others have not been made
public
Simm's confession, IL is reported,
Ted 90 the arrest Tuesday OF Thomas
Ncklnnes, motorcycle policeman;
William Mcdonald. former police
1an. and Mrs Erma Stout. wife OF
'one OF the accused men. and also the
arrest on "Wednesday OF Mrs Anna
Miller. mother OF George Muller. one
OF the alleged bandits. Simm's Nil
ier and Stout were arrested a few
weeks ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
TWO THEATER HEADS
ARE MADE DEFENDANTS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, oct. 81
Suits against two Indiana theatrical
managers for alleged infringement
Of copyrights were filed in the fed
eral court here Thursday by New
York owners to two song hits
Damages of $3.50 and an Injunction
against further use Of the songs
were asked by the suits.
Arthur r. Nelson of Kokomo,
manager Of the Star theater, was
made defendant in the suit of Jerome
Fl. Renick and company, il being
alleged that the pianist at the thea
ter had played Avalon" without
complying with the copyright law.
Similarly, B. Van Borssum Of the
Terre Haute Crescent theater was
made defendant in the suit OF NJ.
Witmark & Sons. owner of Mother
Machree."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28

graduated tax on corporations in
stead Of the fat tax of Is percent
recommended by the finance COM
mittee.
The first proposition TO tax IN
distributed profits OF corporations
was offered by sen. Jones. democrat
New Mexico. who urged its adoption
in a two hour speech delivered
mostly 10 empty seats.
The amendment provided that in
stead OF a IS percent tax there
should be levied on the undistributed
profits a graduated tax beginning at
eight percent on the first ten per-
cent OF income, and ending at Sc
percent on the amount OF income
over 60 percent.
This amendment was rejected As
10 "a. four republicans. Kenyon, La
toilette, Norbeck and Norris-voting
for II, and three democrats-Gerry
Hitchcock and Pomerene voting
against IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
WIRELESS TELEPHONE
FOR MARKET REPORTS

LAFAYETTE. Ind, oct. 27.-The
poss- bility Of using the wireless tele-
phone 10 spread market reports over
the state. sending them TO all cOun-
ties that wish the service, was dis
cUSsed Thursday at the annual con-
ference of agricultural extension
Uorkers at Purdue university. The
plan was suggested by an address
by w. A. Wheeler, of the federal
bureau Of markets. who told OF the
efforts of the bureau 20 get accurate
Information on market reports 10
the farmers. The plan vii be taken
up by the Indiana Farmers Feder-
alton and the county farmers asso-
Citations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
President Concludes His Visit
In Dixie With Atlanta Address

1T will be no fault OF the United
States OF America"
Many thousands heard and
cheered the chief executive at the
monument, and a smaller gathering
OF business men applauded him when
he expressed a similar plea for IN
derstanding at luncheon at the Druid
Hills Country club.
Following his address, the presi-
dent was escorted 10 the Georgia
Terrace hotel, where ne was ten
dered a short reception before his
special train departed for Washing
ton.
The presidents visits 70 Atlanta
and Columbus followed an early
morning stop ar the infantry school
az Camp Benniag, wSsre the chief
executive saw a realistic demonstra-
ton OF an infantry attack in which
all the forms OF fire OF warfare
were brought into play.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
HOME OF SHERIFF
ENDANGERED WHEN
DYNAMITE LETS GO
BoOtleggers Believed to Have
Retaliated Against Gin
ton Officer.

CLINTON, Ind, Oct. pa stick
of dynamite exploded on the door
step of Deputy Sheriff Roy Wrights
home Thursday, wrecking part of
the building and breaking windows
in nearby homes. No one was hurt.
1t is believed moonshiners sought
revenge on Wright for his activities
against them.
Wright raided the Runyan still
last spring and two men were killed.
Later Joe Lowry shot and killed
himself after Wright had raided his
still.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
Montana BObCat
VIII Be Present
For FrenChman

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Oct. GA
wild Montana oob-cat made wilder
by an airplane ride from Miles City,
Mont, u Kansas City, will be one
Of the souvenirs presented Marshal
FOch while he is at the American
Legion convention here.
The Legion convention committee
Thursday received a telegram that
William Stevenson, state command
CT of the Montana Legion, had left
Miles City in an airplane to take
part in the aerial derby here and,
incidentally, was bringing the bob
cat for Foch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
PANIC IN SUBWAY
AS LIGHTS GO OUT
Many Hurt in Stampede for
Distant Exits to Bronx
Tunnels.

NEW YORK. Oct 27.-The sec
ond subway panic within a week
was caused Thursday by the blowing
out of a fuse on a train IN Brook
lyn. Lights went out and there were
bursts OF flame while passengers
fought for the exits in the smoke
and darkness. Fifteen persons in
one car were out by flying glass.
Many were injured by being struck
or trampled.
Those Who got out OF the cars
fed through black tunnels which at
this point are several hundred feet
under ground until they reached
stations. Smoke poured through the
vents into the streets. causing fire
alarms 10 be turned in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
HOLIDAY, FINANCIER,
GAVE MUCH TO CHARITY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, oct. 81
John Hampden Holiday financier.
who died here a few days ago. left
an estate valued at $500, 900. He had
given to charities an equal or larger
amount.
The widow received the residence
and one third of the other property
according 10 the will and the re-
mainder was divided among their six
children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
FIREMEN OVERCOME
IN APARTMENT FIRE
Heavy Losses in Blaze in Elk.
elusive Cincinnati Resi-
dence Section.

CINCINNATI, o., oct. 27.-Fire
broke out in a fashionable apart
ment building in an exclusive sec
ton OF Cincinnati Thursday.
Hundreds of thousands Of dollars
worth OF valuables were dumped
into the streets for safety and the
owners fastened 10 post guards. The
damage done was estimated at $780,
600. -Four firemen were injured and
overcome by smoke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
CONTINUED on page two)
O'MALLEY CHILD WIFE
WANTS ESTATE SHARE

CHICAGO, oct. 27--Mrs. Virginia
O'MalIey, 17year-old ex-wife Of
John Z. O'Malley, democratic lead
er here. has filed suit to set aside
the decree Of divorce obtained by
O'Malley. in the hope Of sharing in
the estate. valued at more than
100000, which was beQueathed TO
O'Malley's only daughter. Nan. aged
10. The suit was flied before the
Illinois supreme court. O'Malley
died last April.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
Coast Cyclic n e
Takes Big Toll
At SaCran1 entO

SAC-nAMENTC, Cal, Oct. ~
Three seriously injured. a dozen less
seriously hurt property damage esti-
mated at many thousands of dollars,
was the toll Thursday of the first
tornado in the history Of the Sacra-
mento weather bureau records.
Homes in the path Of the twister
We're badly damaged.
Ten-year old Elizabeth Evans,
hurrying home from school. was
caught in a falling building. Helen
Skells was severely hurt.
The tornado was completed by
torrential rain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
TWENTY-FIVE VICTIMS
IN GENOA EXPLOSIOf,

ROME. oct. G7.-Twenty,. w.o
bodies have been recovered from
the ruins of the Fort of Vado, Gen.
"a. which was wrecked by an eX.
pIosion wednesday. says a dispatch
from that place Thursday.
II was rumored that Bolshevik
sympathizers may have been respOn-
sible for the disaster.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
BETHLEHEM DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, oct. 27.-The Beth
lehem Steel corporation Thursday,
declared its regular quarterly divi-
dends of 1 IA percent on both
classes of common stock. President
Grace, of the corporation, announc-
ed that the value of orders on the
books as Of september so, was S70,-
100000 or $14,OOO.OOO less than the
billings Of the previous quarter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
WOULD RETAIN LAND.

INDIANAPOLIS. oct PA res
oultion calling on the state 20 retain
more than 5000 acres Of meadow
land along the Kankakee river in
St. Joseph, Laporte and Starke
counties was formulated Thursday
by a group Of members Of the Indi-
ana Fish, Game and Forest league,
in annual session here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28

I'VE called this strike to gam
certain rights to which our men
were entitled" Mr.. Sheppard
told The Associated Press. ct
soon became evident, however,
that the roads were succeeding
in their misleading propaganda
to the effect that we really would
be striking against the govern
ment.
This railroad propaganda found
its way 20 the United state railway
labor board. This governmental
agency told US that il would lock IN
a strike as against IL and the gov
arnment and not against the roads.
and that the full force OF the gov
eminent would be brought TO bear
against US If we walked out. Tn
der such circumstances there was
nothing to do but annul our orders
for the Oct. 80 w3lkout"
The first announcement OF the ex-
ecutves' action was made by ar.
Lee Rushing to the floor below
the hotel meeting rooms. where
dozens Of newspaper reporters were
congregated he smilingly shouted:
The strike is of. boys. but I've
only got one copy of the resolution
and I'll show that 10 you tomor-
row"
All Of the union men were smil-
ing rs they came ON: ard many OF
them joculariy pushed and - owed
each other down the stairs To all
queries. most Of them merely re-
pied.
ITS all settled. See you tomor-
row"
The man who settled this strike
is Ben W. Hooper. former governor
Of Tennessee. and the public u the
United States owes "a debt OF graft
tude TO him" r. c. Caehen. presI-
dent Of the Sw'tchmen's Union 81
North America. declared Thursday
night
ar Hooper is vice chairman ~
the labor board and a member Of
the public group.
Tho c5de messages go ine or the
CONTINUED on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
I'VE ARE HUNGRY"
SAY KANSAS MINERS

PITTSBURG, Kas.. Oct. 27.-The
Gray Wolf mine, near Cross. Kas..
was wrecked by two charges OF
dynamite early Thursday.
One charge of dynamite wrecked
the Triple mine and the other the
mouth. The Gray Wolf is a Slope
mine. Damage was so extensive
that the mine cannot be worked for
several days.
Eight miners worked at the mine
yesterday. Late in the afternoon a
group of miners appeared at the
plant and demanded TO know wis
the men were working.
Because we are hungry" the
working miners were said to have
answered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
SIM FEM BANNER
WAVES OVER HOUSE
OF IRISH LEADERS
Another Crisis Brought On by
Motion In House Of
Commons.

LONDON. oct. 81. - The Sim
Fem delegation to the Irish peace
conference has refused to take
down the Irish republican flag
from their headquarters in Cadogan
square. The premier made a per-
sonal request. comparing the public
flying of the Sim Fem flag with
similar use of the German flag at
Versailles during the Leace confer
ence.
LONDON, oct. 27. - The an
nouncement OF Prime Minister
Lloyd-G George Thursday that next
Monday had been allocated by the
government for a discussion in the
house of commons on the pending
motion Of uniOnist members cen
surfing the government for conduct
ing the present Irish negotiations,
was taken as bringing the Irish is
sue TO another critical stage.
The announcement came as a sur
prise to the Sim Fein delegates now
in London, who indicated they had
expected that parliament would not
be consulted until there was a
nearer approach to an agreement
that hitherto had been possible.
They have negotiated with Mr..
Lloyd-George, believing him to be
in a position TO strike a binding bar
gain, and they expressed apprehen-
sion over the possibility that the
forthcoming debate might enable
him TO modify his proposals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
WILL RETURN PRISONER.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, oct Il
A requisitiOn for return Of Paul
Howard of Terre Haute 10 the Mich
igan City prison as an escaped pris-
oner was issued Thursday by Secre-
tary Of state Jackson. Howard is in
the custody of the Sheriff in Red
Willow county, Nebraska. He was
sentenced to one to eight years inn
prisonment in 1918 for petit lar
ceny.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
wRFATH FOR ROOSEVEIT.

INDIANAPOLIS, oct. pa mem
orial wreath, wrought in the colors
Of the American flag was placed in
the rotunda Of the soldiers and sail
ors monument Thursday by +. Z.
Schorterneir, acting for the Indiana
branch Of the Roosevelt Memorial
association. of which he is secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
THIEVES LOOT HOUSE.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. oct 81
George Hoss and Nick Kosloff re-
turned from work and found their
house empty. \ thief had taken
everything except a few scraps Of
paper during their absence. The
loot included a $1,000 Liberty bond
and all the furniture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
BANKER KILLS SELF.

AUGUSTA Ca. oct. 81 F. T.
Roseberg, vice president Of the
Merchants bank, shot and killed
himself in his apartments Thursday
The Merchants bank closed its doors
wednesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
/ w W,S HELD

SHOALS. Ind. Oct 27.-Two men
who refused TO give their names.
were arrested here Thursday when
they said they were I. W VS. and
weres on their way to Washington
10 XIII the president They are held
In Jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
TEXAS MEMBER
RETAINS SEAT
In CONGRESS
Dramatic Scene is Enacted in
House During Ballot
Fight.
REFUSES TO APOLOGIZE
Unanimous Count Orders Cen
sure for Offending Rep
resentative.

WASHINTON. oct -. - Saved
from being thrown out of the house
Of representatives by a bare margin
OF eight votes. Thomas l.. Blanton.
a Texas democrat. was publicly rep
rimanded late today by Speaker Gil
lett. an accordance with a resolution
OF censure against which no man
y asst single vote.
Then. a moment later as he walk
cd out of the chamber with all eyes
Upon him. ne toppled over in a heap.
some of his colleagues who had
voted 20 expel him. picked him up
and placed him on a lounge. But
toe did not stay there long.
RCUsing himself. ne stumbled out,
tie tears Streaming down his cheeks
aad as be went away he was heard
o. eSprnss LAC hope that Es might
Ezver see the house again.
There was no doubt OF the fact, as
members expressed it. that the Tex
an was utterly crushed and worn b.
his experience of the day. and ex-
3erience that seldom comes during
the lite of a man in congress. For
an hour and ten minutes, with hos
lille eyes upon him he fought 10 de-
feud himself from the charge that
he had transgressed the law by put
tug into the Congressional Record
q document described as "unspeak-
ABBY VIE"
Before he got up TO speak in his
own nenalf. il was the view OF re-
Icbucaue and democrats alike that
action upon the resolution 20 eNpel
INN would depend upon his own
attitude He sat with folded hands
as Rep MondeH OF Wyoming. the
IL publican leader. pleaded earnestly
q, laVe him cast out.
Pale But Smiling.
Aud then. pale and smiling. ne
8. erped r~ishly to the front as the
I,aGer sat down His voice hoarse
and broken. he touched rapidly up
-. tE- charges, and then his old
% noe lighting fire returned. Right
al Tie beginning he said he knew
me hous, was prepared To eNpel
him
When rap of the gavel sounded
thu end OF the hour allotted him
under the rules he stopped sudden
is 81 the midst OF sentence and
turning sharply upon his heels was
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28

NEW YORK. oct. 27.-Thousands
Of New Workers Thursday made a
pilgrimage 10 the grave Of Theodore
Roosevelt, whose birthday was cele-
brated here and throughout the
country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-28
RRIANn Is NAMED

PARIS. Get. 27.-The French sem
ate Thursday endorsed Premier BTi-
and as head OF the French delega-
ton 70 the Washington conference
by a vote Of 301 10 9.