The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-10-26
CLEVELAND man CHARGED MURDER
OF THIRD WIFE--ADMITS Being near
GREAT BRITAIN MAY BUILD TWO
GIGANTIC BATTLESHIPS-
DECISION A SURPRISE

DEClcION "A SURPRISE
Cleveland, Ohio-(A. P.)-Henry ].
Burns was booked on a charge Of
murder today on a charge of killing
his third wife, Mrs. Hazel Burns,
aged 29 years, whose mutilated body
was found in shallow grave in
the woods of Mentor Marsh late YES
terday afternoon. Burns admits that
he was in the woods just before the
body was found, and saw his wife's
blood-stained clothing scattered on
the ground, but denies all knowledge
OF the crime, according to the police.
Britain to Build Rattleships,
Lonodon-(A. PIT was stated
today on high authority that the adj
mirality has issued tenders for the
construction of two thirty-five
thousand ton battleships. This is in
accordance with the Washington
agreement, but there has been much
discussion as to whether Great
Britain would build these ships.
Girl Guilty of Murder
Whitecloud, Mich.,( A. P.)-Mrs.
Media Hodell, twenty-year- Swamp
county girl, was found guilty of first
degree murder by circuit court jury
here today in connection with the
death of her invalid father-in-law,
David Hodell The jury de1iberated
little over two hours.
Red Army Takes yIadivostok
Toxic, Ca P.)-The Red army
troops, representing the far eastern
republic of Siberia are today in COM
p1ete possession of V1adivostok The
last Japanese soldiers evacuated the
city yesterday after handing over to
the invading reds an inventory of
the arms left behind and the keys
to the warehouses containing them.
Only the Japanese staff captain re-
manned to complete the transfer of
the military stores
Contributed to Greek Defeat
Athens, ca. P)-Newspapers to-
day announced that Prince Andrew,
brother of former King Constantine,
was arrested at Corfu on a charge
of having contributed to the disaster
suffered by the Greek army in Asia
Minor. He will be brought here on
a destroyer and interned in the pal
ace.
Fascist to Assume Power
Rome, CA. P)-Benito Musso1ini,
head of the Fascist, has summoned
all military leaders of that organ
ization and ordered all military Sec
tions of Fascist to keep in readi-
ness 100000 workers who have Joined
the Fascist organizations, in order
to cooperate at any moment with the
military sections. This is interpret
ed as a preparation for the assump-
ton of power by the Fascist.
King DissoIves Parliament
London, CA. PA proclamation
dissolving parliament was signed by
King George this morning
United States to be Bidden
Paris, CA. P.)-France, Italy and
Great Britain have agreed to invite
the United States to participate Of
ficially in the Near East conference
at Lausanne, Switzerland, November
13.
Killed When Training Plane Falls
Norfolk, Va, CA. )-Lieutenants
E. L. Erreccson and r. F. Armstrong,
were instantly killed this afternoon
when JN-4, training plane, fell 800
feet at Hampton Roads naval sta
tion
Establish New Auto Records
st. Louis, CA. P.)-Five, ten, fif-
automobile records, established by
Barney Oldfield, were broken here
today by Richard N. Jennings, of
Pittsburg, Pa, accompanied by Louis
Chevrolet.
Object to Competitive Building
Washington, CA. P.)-Emphatic OBJ
iections to the proposals for COM
petitive bidding plan for the sale of
by the Association of Railway Ex-
ecutives today when the interstate
commerce commission sought the
opinion of railroad arrangements
and other interested persons, wheth-
er it should alter the present method
of controlling the marketing of bond
issues.
Democrats Face Deficit
Washington, CA. P)-The first fl
nanciaI report by the democratic ma
tional committee was filed today by
Wilbur Marsh, treasurer, showing
contributions of SS0,512 and expend-
itures thus far exceeding this figure
bv s19,S5O which, the report showed,
had been borrowed.
Henry Ford Breaks Topmast
Gloucester, Mass, CA. P)-When
the United States Fishing schooner,
Henry Ford and the Canadian
Blue Nose, had raced
nearly 35 miles today in the final
race of the international series, the
Ford broke off the fore topmast half
way up. The accident apparently
settled the race, for the Blue Nose
was a half mile ahead.
Why He Killed Wife
Sacramento, Cal, Oct. 25.-C. B.