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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
CRACKED BANK SAFE
Robbers Secured 81, 800 at Breck-
enridge and Made Clean
Get Away
UNITED Press Dispatchl

Fergus Falls. September 29.-The
vault of the state bank at Rushvale
ten miles north of Breckenridge. was
blown to pieces by bandits some time
Wednesday night, and the robbers
mode a clean get away with $4,000
In cash and securities.
The explosion failed to arouse the
townspeople from their slumbers
and this gave the bandits several
hours of start before the robbery
was discovered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
WIN Servo Banquet

Mapleton September S0.-The Wo.
mans auxiliary OF Herbert Derome
Post OF the American legion have
planned to serve q banquet In OBJ.
servance of Armistice day November
IL Al home talent play win be pre-
scented at this time by members of the
post and auxiliary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
NEW H[ADFORG.A.R
Lewis S. Pitcher, Brooklyn, N.
Y, Elected Commander
at indianapolis
IAssociated Press pispatch.l

Indianapolis, Ind, September 29.-
Lewis s. Pitcher Of Brooklyn, N. T.,
was elected commander in chief of
the Grand Army Of the Republic at
the fifty fifth annual encampment
today. He succeeds William A. Ket-
cham Of indianapolis. Mr.. Pitcher Is
past commander Of the department
of New York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
,s srsm.,. .rs 5,ss & cIIyI..

Olivia. Mimi. September 80. Oliyia has
been honored during the last few veeks
by visit from several very interestinE
over the Yellowstone Trail across tn.
continent. Among the many distinguish-
cd travellers to stop at Olivia was Cor-
nsiius Vanderbilt WHO, was making .
Malla- Another prominent Visitor was
Sherman Bond. father Of the Toledo.
Ohio auto club. Still another, who
Zane Grey, the well known novelist, who
was enrodte from Ohio to the coast
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
ROBBED AND BEATEN
Fate Of Man Who Was Found WA
erIng Near st. James

erIng Near st. James
st. James, September 30-The
stranger who was picked up In q
grove along the Omaha right Of way
last week. has improved enough to
give his name as John Watloft. He
said he is a woodsman and that he
had been robbed and beaten. Tues
day he wandered away from the hos
pital and was found at Grogan He
was brought back to the hospital
here to await such tins rs s..e
tending physician- considers him
mentally At to be at large.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
Broken He Parole.

st. James, September 30.--Lawnie
Potter arrested some time ago on the
charge OF carrying concealed weapons.
has broken his parole and 10 now In the
the regular term of the district court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
Festival at slaytsn.

Slayfon, September 30.--The Lutheran
congregations Of Slayton. Lake Sarah,
Hadley ana Lake Wilson win hold q Joint
festival at Slayton next Sunday. October
2, Rev. ]. N. Brown, president of the
lutheran Normal school At Canton. s. D..
win be the speaker Of the day. II
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-07
MarrIaae at WeIIs.

wells, September 3O.-AIiss Monica
Yokiel, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Yokiel. q popular young lady Of this city.
and Mr.. George Pausewang Of Windsor.
N. d., weer united in marriage Tuesday
morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
ENGLISH ARE PLEASED

LONDON, March 5 (by Associated Press) ).-President Harding and his address were the subjects of con gratulations and good will in the English press yesterday. The Daily Mail says Harding is man who can be trusted to make good use of his great powers and expressed the be- lief that the outlook for future rela- tions between the two countries is now more pleasant and hopeful. The Mail finds in his policy of non-inter- ference in European affairs, the na
 tural maintenance of the principles upon which the American constitu- tion was founded. The News in their issue regrets that Harding leaves the attitude of the league indeterminate
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
NEW ADMINISTRATION COMMENCES ITS LAB0RS
Officials and Citizens
 ShoW L0ve and Respect
 For Dead Congressman

WASHINGTON, March 5 (by Asso- ciated Press) Congress and all off cial Washington lavished tributes of love and respect for the memory of Champ Clark at the funeral services held today in the hall of the house, where a third of his life was spent in the country's service.
 On the crowded floor were grouped members of the old house, senators, justices of the supreme court, cabinet members of diplomats of many na- tions.
 Heaped with flowers, the casket containing the remains of the vener- able legislator stood under the desk of the speaker.
 Representative Mann of Illinois and Senator Reed of Missouri, with voices shaking, delivered eulogies to the ex- speaker of the house.
 After the services at the capitol the casket left on a special train for Bowling Green, Mo, the home of the deceased accompanied by committees representing both houses of congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
Members Of NeU Cubmet
 Take Oaths During Day;
 Discuss Pdndnau Crisis

WASHINGTON, March 5 (by Asso- ciated Press) Charles E. Hughes, secretary of state; John W. Weeks, secretary of war; Albert B. Fall, sec retary of the interior; James J. Davis. secretary of labor, and Henry C. Wal lace, secretary of agriculture, took their oaths of office today. Andrew ". Mellon, secretary of the treasury, was sworn in yesterday, and the oth- ers will be sworn this afternoon.
 Secretary Fall announced the ap- pointment of Charles Stafford of New } Mexico as his assistant.
 Charles Nestler of Ohio will con tinue to be assistant to Secretary of State Hughes.
 The White House announced the appointment of k. D. Ball of Iowa, as assistant secretary of agriculture. Balls nomination goes to the sen, ate on Monday.
 Secretary of State Hughes and Sec retary of War Weeks conferred with President Harding relative to the Pan amaCosta Rican question.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
IS REPORTED ID
 HAVE FALLEN

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso Ciated Press) The Finnish delega- tion received official information that the Soviet fortress at Kronstadt had fallen into the hands of the revolu- tionaries.
 A cable from the Finnish foreign of- flee said the revoIutionaries are hold ing commissaries as hostages. The cable also reports that tremendous unheaval reigns throughout Russia, that the Moscow garrison has refused to fight, and that the greater part of Petrograd is under revolutionary con- trol.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
CLAIMS GRAND
 ICLOO ACTIONS WE'RE ILLEGAL

KETCHIKAN, March 5. - Special to the Daily Times) .-Ketchikau igloo of Pioneers has adopted resolution approving the stand of the Nome igloO that all actions by last years grand igloo at Anchorage were illegal and void because that meeting was not held in accordance with the laws of the order.
 Last March Ketchikan igloo adopted resolutions repudiating all actions of the Anchorage meeting and condemn ing the sames
 Ketchikan will send delegates to the grand igloo at Seward demanding that the meeting there adjourn to Juneau, where all the igloos can be repre- scented by members in the legislature.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
BOUNDARY OF M'KINLEY PARK
 TOBE MARKED

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-The work of marking the boundary of the Mt. Mckinley na- tional park as the first step, will be the establishing of protection of that region which was destroyed and which is described as the fountain head of the big game herds of Alas ka. Work will begin as soon as the weather permits, the national park service have announced. Prospectors and miners who are actually engaged in prospecting and mining will be permitted to kill what game is need ed with all other hunting prohibited.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
WHITE HOUSE
 GROUNDS ARE
 ORDERED OPEN

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso- ciated Press) .-Presiden Harding on his first visit to the White House gave order for the opening of the gates to the grounds which have been closed since the severance of the relations with Germany in 1917, also reopened the house to visitors with passes. The resumption of this old custom caused many visitors to immediately avail themselves of the opportunity to visit the White House and grounds:
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
INVADERS ovERRUN PANAMA

PANAMA, March (by Associated Press) s).-Costa Rican forces have crossed the frontier and appear to have overran the northeastern section of the province of Bocasdel
 Toro bridge across the Sixola river, owned by the United Fruit Company, was blown up.
 It is reported that all Panamans be- tween the ages of IS and 40 years have been called to the colors.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
SENATOR SHOT BY CLIENT IN
 WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March 3 (by Asso, ciated Press). Charles Crock, a former resident of the state of Ne vada, shot and wounded Senator Henderson, of Nevada, near the sen ate office building. Crock was ar rested and after he was in jail he stated that Henderson was an attor- ney for him years ago and the shoot ing grew out of the way he handled the case. Senator Henderson was not seriously hurt.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05

ident and the eX-Vice president began his yaledictory, to which Harding lis tened intently. Then Coolidge deliv- cred his inaugural address, which was very brief ,and at its end the guests began moving to the capitol for Hard ing's inauguration.
 While Coolidge was presiding over the first short session of the new sen ate, Harding appeared in the portico at 1:14 o'clock, and took the oath a few moments later.
 Immediately at the conclusion of his inaugural address, President Harding motored back to the White House, ac- companied by cavalry escort
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
REVOLUTIONARY
 PROCLAMATI0NS BY COMMUNISTS

BERLIN, March (by Associated Press). The German Communist party has made the ultimatum de. livered by the allies to the German delegation in London, an occasion for revolutionary proclamations, in which German working men are called upon to overthrow the government and erect Soviet state to effect a politi- cal and economic alliance with Rus sia. They have have announced that a demonstration will be held oa Sun. day.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
SHIPPING BOARD IS
 SIMPLY STANDING BY

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso- ciated Press) The shipping board
 has sent communication to Presi- dent Harding, stating that since Will sons nominations had not been con firmed by congress, there was now no board but that the members were standing by to safeguard the govern ment interests until new board could be appointed
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
REPORTS CONFLICTING

LONDON, March , (by Associated Press) News concerning Russia con- tinues to be conflicting, but today's reports reiterate and enlarge upon previous news of uprisings
 Newspapers here print Helsing- fors dispatch saying the revolt is un- suppressed and declaring Moscow and Petrograd are both in the hands of the
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
WILSON SIGNED SOME BILLS

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso- ciated Press) Previous to the inaug- uration yesterday of President Hard ing, President Wilson signed the sun dry civil appropriation bill, the hospi- tai appropriation. and some minor measures. He had previously signed the Indian appropriation diplomatic and consular, and executive and judi cial measures.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
ASK DELEGATE MINE MEETING
 FROM ALASKA

SEATTLE, March 5 (by Associated Press) Sessions of the third interna- tional mining congress at Portland next month will result in a great benefit to all mining interests in the west and particularly Alaska. w. w. Elmer, a Portland mining engineer said one of the chief matters to be under consideration will be the gold bonus bill and asked ill this cOnnec- tion that a speaker representing Alas ka be sent to attend the congress. Another measure to be considered is the recommendation for a protective tariff on certain metals.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
WHITE FLAGS FLYING

STOCKHOLM, March (by Associ- ated Press) White flags are flying from the winter palace in Petrograd, in Kremlin, and in Moscow, according to Helsingfors reports. In Moscow 30,O0O troops, it is reported, refused to take arms against the revolution aries From the south revolution- ary troops are marching on Petro- grad.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
WOOLCROWERS REFUSE TOPAY
 HIGHER WAGES

SALT LAKE, March 5 (by Associ- ated Press).-The woolgrowers have declared they would pay no more than nine cents a head for shearing their sheep and are refusing to meet the demands of the shearers for high CT pay. They have stated that they would rather not do any shearing this year than have to pay a higher wage.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
FOREIGN PRESS ARE CONFIDENT
 !. s. POLICIES

PARIS, March (by Associated Press) Newspapers have shown much uneasiness as to the effect of President Harding's policys on the European situation. One paper, how ever, expressed confidence in Hard ing's political sense that he would "repair as far as possible the conse- quences of Wilson's mistakes"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
RAISES PENALTIES FOR
 LIQUOR VIOLATIONS

OLYMPIA, March (by Associated Press) The house has passed a bill making the penalty for liquor viola tions fine of $250 to $2,0O0, or from 60 days to one year in jail. The minimum penalty for liquor in pos session has been removed under which the maximum was six months in jail or $500 fine.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
COSTA RICANS
 WANT LEAGUE
 ARBI'TRATE

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 5 tby Associated Press) ).-Costa Rica will rely on the council of the League of Nations for the solution of the controversy which brought the coun- try and Panama on the verge of war The government has indicated that it will not welcome arbitration from any other source.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
ADDITIONAL INAUGURAL NEWS

WASHINGTON, March (by Asso- ciated Press) s).-Shortly after II o'clock yesterday morning President Wilson and MT. Harding left the White house for the capitol accom- [ panied by an escort A thin crowd which stood in the chilling wind Cheered at intervals, but Wilson made no acknowledgements, as Harding pre- yiously, in respect to Wilson, took none of the cheering for himself.
 Service men assisted President Will son out of his car and using his cane he walked into the building unassist- ed, but very slowly.
 Murmurs of sympathy were heard as he passed and went to the presi- dents room, where he signed few bills. He left the capitol at 11:55 o'clock.
 The senate clock was turned back 15 minutes at 11:55, when Senator Lodge announced that the president had no further communications to make to congress.
 Senators and other official guests had arrived when Wilson and Hard ing and the cabinet officers filed in and took their places; The diplomatic corps were next to arrive.
 At 12:1O the clock was turned back 10 minutes more.
 General John J. Pershing, comman- der-in- chief of the American expedi- tionary forces in France during the war, was loundly applauded when he entered.
 Tumultous chering attended Hard, ing's entry, at signal from Vice Pres ident Marshal.
 Coolidge took the oath as vice pres
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
PANAMA FORCES RETREAT

SAN JUAN DELSUR, Nivaragua, March (by Associated Press 1.-The Costa Rican forces have captured Guabito, Panama, and caused the Panama forces to retreat, leaving IS killed and many wounded.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
 BILL FAVORED
 IN ARGENTINA

BUENOS AIRES, March 5 (by As sociated Press) provid- ing for an increase in the tariff dues on all American products has been introduced in the champer of depu- ties. The bill was inspired by the proposed tariff legislation in the United States which is considered harmful to Argentine interests.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
HOLDING TRAINMEN
 FOR MANSLAUCHTER

VALPARAISO, Ind, March 5 (by Associated Press) ).-Engineer William Long and Fireman George Block of the Michigan Central train, which was struck by the New York Central train at Porter last Sunday with a loss of 37 lives, have been ordered held by the coroner's jury, on the charge of involuntary manslaughter
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
BALLPLAYERS' TRIALS
 ARE AGAIN POSTPONED

CHICAGO, March (by Associated Press) The trial of the eight indict- ed White SoX players, which was set for trial yesterday, was postponed un- til next Monday when new date will be set for the trial ia order to give the prosecution more time to prepare their case.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
FIFTEEN PER CENT CUT
 IN SHOPS OF SANTA FE

TOPEKA, Kan, March 5 (by Asso- ciated Press) The Santa Fe railroad officials have announced a 15 per cent cut in the shop forces. The re- duction is based on the seniority of the employees.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE OF
 ELECTRICIANS POSSIBLE

VANCOUVER, B. C., March 5( by Associated Press) Street railway men man join the strike of the cleo trical workers of the British Columbia Electric Railway, it was announced today. The railway men will hold a meeting Monday to decide what ac- ton they will take.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
MONTANA LAWMAKERS
 WORKING OVERTIME

HELENA, Mont, March 5 (by As sociated Press) The legislature in session here is already "A hours past the constitutional limit of sixty days and still struggling with a mass of unfinished business.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
FUR AUCTION SALES
 RECORDING DECLINES

ST. LOUIS, March 5 (by Associat- ed Press) Sharp declines in the peak prices of the sale last May are registered in the present sale of Chin chilla, ermine and silver fox. The silver fox collection brought from $50 to $45O each. The sale ends to- day.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
HUNDRED THOUSAND
 MAIL ROBBERY LOOT

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March (by Associated Press) The robbers who Thursday night robbed the mail truck here, secured $1O0,OOO loot it is an- nOunced.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
CONFER ON EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON, March 5 (by Asso- ciate ress).-Senator Dodge and Con- gressman MOndell, Republican floor leaders in the senate and house, re- spectively, conferred today with Pres ident Harding about the date for the special session of congress. No con clusion was reached, it was announced after the conference
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-05
LODGE REMAINS FLOOR LEADER

WASHINGTON March 5 (by Asso- >&ated Press) Lodge, floor leader, and other Republican officers of the senate organization, were re- elected today without opposition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-30
ARBUCKLE TO HAVE
SPEEDY TRIAL, IS
PLAN BY ATTORNEY
Comedian, Freed on $4,000
Bail, Stays in SeclusiOn in
San Francisco.

SAN FRANC: SEQ. Sept. 29.-
Roscoe G. (Fatty) Arbuckle, free on
$1,000 bond after IS days imprison-
ment spent Thursday in seclusion at
the residence OF his brother. Ar
thur Arbuckle here.
Meanwhile, Matthew Brady dis
trict attorney. he'd a conference with
his assistants Thursday TO plan for
the speedy prosecution of Arbuckle
en- a charge of msnslaughter in con-
nection with the death Of Miss Vir-
g.nia Rape.
Brady called 70 the conference his
three assistants IN the case, Milton
U'Ren. Isadore Golden and Joseph
O'Connor and IT was announced that
the earliest date open on the superior
court calendar IS Oct 3. but that
formalities might delay opening Of
the case until later than that time.
Police Judge SyIvain Lazarus. who
Wednesday reduced the charge OF
murder against Arbuckle to one OF
nlanslaughter, Thursday answered a
statement made Wednesday night by
tie district attorney scoring the
judges action. Judge Lazarus called
Brady's charge silly" and said he
had received commentator on his
stand from many persons interested
in the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-30
G.. A. r. SESSION ENDS:
ELECT PITCHER CHIEF

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 29.-After
bidding farewell 20 their comrades
the veterans Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic brought the 55th an
nual encampnent TO a close Thurs
day. The old soldiers held a few
more impromptu parades and
marched of 10 their trains.
The encampment was ended
Thursday with the election % Lewis
: Pitcher OF Brooklyn. y Y. as
commender-in-chi the selection OF
other national officers and the choice
or DesMolnes. Ia, as the city for the
next meeting.
After discussing action 70 provide
for eventual disposition Of the prop
erty OF the grand army when Is
members are gone. II was decided
that no efforts along this line should
be made al the present encamp-
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-30
MINE MANAGER FOUND
MURDERED NEAR HOME

EVANSVILLE Sept: %. - The
body OF l. 3. WyIie. manager Of the
West Virginia Coal Co. with head
quarters 81 Sebree. Ky. was found
early Thursday with six bullet holes
about two squares from his home.
Bullets OF two different calibers were
found in the dead mans body two
being from q .36-caliber Smith &
Wesson and the others from a IS
calber automatic.
4 volley OF shots was heard on
Wednesday night by citizens. but in
vestigation did not disclose the
cause. Wylie failed 20 return home
Wednesday night and searching
party found the body this morning.
There has been no trouble az the
mines. which are non-union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-30
SPEED UP j. S. WORK
BY TALK CURB, PLAN
Senate Cloture Plan to Pre-,
vent Long Filibustering to
Be Presented.

WASHINGTON, Sept. pa reso-
luton embodying The new republican
plan 70 curb senate debate was in
troduced in the senate late Thurs
day by Sen. Townsend, republican,
Michigan. He and other republicans,
however. said the cloture plan
would not be pressed Immediately
ard certainly not during considera-
zion Of the tax bill.
The new clOture proposals met
with instant and bipartisan opposi-
ton. Sen. Reed, democrat. Missouri.
inquired if It was proposed to adopt
the drastic house rules and Sen.
Borah, republican, Idaho. asked Sen.
Townsend if he would be willing TO
add a provisO requiring all senators
70 be present when the senate was
In session.
The Townsend resolution, which
was referred 20 tAt rules committee,
provided for invocation of cloture by
majority vote instead Of the two
thirds vote now required.
I believe the country and ma
iority OF congress are in favor OF
doing business" said Sen. Townsend
in reply 10 critics Of the resolution.
The rule. he added. will simply give
US an opportunity 10 act on the bust
ness Of the senate
Sen. Townsend pointed out that
under the proposed rule, after clo-
ture was adopted, probably after
r,,orr- 5o--- debate on q hill each
senator's would have one hour al
lotted him. or a possible total OF
&c additional hours of debate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-30
REFUSE PAY BOOST
FOR MINER CHIEFS
Miners In Convention Disap-
prove of Salary Increases
for Own Men.

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. %. - Dis
approval OF salary increases OF ap-
proEpately 60 per cent FOR officers
OF the United Mine Workers Of
America was voted today by the un-
ions convention. which later was
thrown into an uproar that contin-
ued most OF the afternoon by a mo-
tion 90 require repayment or the al
legged excess IN salaries paid since
July last year
Pres't John l.. Lewis. opposing the
motion. declared It's adoption would
brand the officers before the public
a. "a band or thieves" on a rising
vote the motion was killed 11s9 10
e6S. but protests that the count ex-
ceeded the number OF delegates re-
suited in reconsideration by a roll
call. which will not be completed
until Friday.
Continuous session throughout the
night that was ordered by the dele
gates was abandoned when the min
ers had 20 give possession OF the
convention hall 20 others A. that
lime three Pennsylvania districts
had voted heavily against the mo-
ton.