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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
bLANT0N STATES
CAN WHIP BOTH
HIS COLLEAGUES
Charge Petty Graft" and Is Called
Liar BY Garner; Summers
Rushes In, Telling 6lan-
ton to "shut Up"
OTHER MEhaDERS HOLD
MEN APART, STOP BOUT
eIanton Leaves Floor; Garner Tells
House Texas Delegation Ashamed
Of Him; Says Tries Nils.
lead People.

Washington. April G.-Represcnta
tive Thomas L. Blanton. democrat
OF Texas. caused stormy scene on
the floor OF the house today when
he threatened to whip" two OF his
colleagues. Representatives Garner
and Summers. both of Texas.
Following a speech by Blanton. In
which he bitterly assailed the house
members for what he called their
petty graft in obtaining various
supplies at cost from the govern.
ment. Garner took the floor and
declared Blanton had lied.
Can Whip EN- Both.
The trouble today started when
he charged rules OF the house per-
NIT members to obtain whiskey
TASKS and poker sets on their sta
tionery accounts at cost.
II am not liar and will hold the
gentleman personally responsible IL
be calls me one Blanton shouted
"Shut up!" cried Representative
Summers, rushing toward Blanton.
Il mean you too." came back
Blanton. Il can lick you both"
"Ashamed Of Him."
A general melee started in which
there were several cries of throw
lin OUT directed at Blanton. Mem
ler5 rushed from their seats and
held Summers and Garner while
Blanton left the floor. Garner thea
resumed his speech in which he
characterized Blanton as disgrace
TO the house of representatives and
a man who ought to be kicked out"
Il speak the sentiment of every
member OF the Texas delegation"
Garner declared, when | say that
We all hang our heads in shame and
humiliation when BlantOn of Texas
is referred to as one of our col
leagues. He Is dscredit to the
democratic party. | wish the rule of
the house would permit me to say
what | really think about him."
Representative Mondell, republican
floor leader, and Representative
Mann, republican, Illinois, took the
floor and charged that Blanton was
attempting to mislead the people
and create a political capital for
himself"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
LONE STAR MAN PUSHES
BOUT FOR RECOGNITION

Washington, April 6.-Rushing his
fight for recognition OF Mexico,
Representative Connally. Of Texas.
democrat, today introduced IN the
house resolution requesting the
president to take immediate steps
toward adjusting affairs with the
present government at Mexico City.
"in order that official relationg mar
be restored" sAnoo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
PREPARATIONS At
GENOA VITAL, IS
VIEW Of W|RTH
German Chancellor Gives Ideas In
' Exclusive interview With United
Press; In Direct opposI-
tlon France.
RECONSTRUCTION ONE OF
MAIN TOPICS HE STATES
Regrets America VIII Not Take Part;
Discusses Gcrmany's Inflated
Currency; Expectations
Are Reduced.
by JOHN GRAUDENz.

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright 1922 by the United Pressl
Berlin. April e.--"The Genoa con-
ference cannot disregard the ques-
tion OF reparations.' Chancellor
Writ. OF Germany. declared In an
exclusive interview with the United
Press on the eve OF his departure
for Italy.
tThls Is In direct opposition to
the viewpoint OF France that the
reparations question must b. barred
from the conference)
The German chancellor maintain
cd the question Of what Germany
can pay Is fundamental" and must
be made basis for any European
settlement.
From all corners of Europe comes
insistence that the reparations ques-
tions be cleared" Wirth said.
lie characterized the attitude OF
those VINO would ignore this ques-
tion as an ostrich policy.
Ready for Reconstruction.
--'aFhe conference may talk OF re-
form Of Germany" the chancellor
said, "and suggest the help OF q
foreign loam This is a practical
idea, but such loan requires
basis and such basis can only be
found II reparation payments ara
brought within a limit economically
bearable by Germany.
Germany is ready to take her
part in forming reconstruction
plans,' Wirth said, "but the confer
ence must not close its eyes to basic
questions II 1t would succeed"
The chancellor launched into
discussion Of Germany's inflated cur
rency, with special reference to
Lloyd Georges speech in commons
on Monday. He declared this ques
tion which was occupying the minds
of all concerned In European con-
ditions, was not primary. Statesmen
at Genoa must not shut their eyes
to the reason Germanys currency
was inflated
Expectations Reduced.
What is this reason?" Wirth
asked. Shall we only speak bash
fully shall we only whisper these
words, when every economist in the
entire world has seen for six months
that enforced gold payments, drag
ged from Germany have brought
about our currency collapse
I'VE go to Genoa,' Wirth con-
tinued, with much the same feel
ings that animate most nations after
listening to the words Of Lloyd
George and Poincare greatly re-
duced expectations Nevertheless,
we regard Genoa as further step
forward.
Americas absence from Genoa,
we Germans feel, merely postpones
an inevitable Of those who aim at
world reconstruction. However, the
conference promises to be important
for Europe, because for once we
meet to negotiate on economic prob.
IONS, unBhadowed, hope, by clouds
Of war hate, and laying aside all
sentiments"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
CONGRESS TODAY.

Z SENATE: Expected to con-
= tinue discussion Of dismissals
T from government service.
= Interstate commerce COM
= mittee continues railroad hear
= ings.
= HOUSE: Labor committee
= continues coal hearings. with
= central Pennsylvania opera
, tors and miners scheduled to
= testify.
= Lillian Russell appears be-
+ fore immigration committee
= to urge five year ban on all
= foreign immigration.
= Merchant marine commit
= tee meets with senate COM
= merce committee on hearing
= Of ship subsidy bill.
~ = = = /: A+t$$$ =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
SURPRISE BURGS
AND IS WOUNDED

Kansas City, April b.-Fred Conk-
lin, 4S, special agent for the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad at Ossawato-
mie, Kan, was shot and wounded
early today after he had surprised
three men who he says were at
tempting to rifle freight car.
Conklin had arrested Harry Os-
good, formerly Of Kansas City. He
was taking 'Osgood to the Ossawato-
mic Jail when he was fired upon.
Osgood was recaptured and a
posse is searching for the other two
men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
RED INFLUENCE AT WORK
IN ARMY, WEEKS CHARGES

Washington, April 6.-"Rcd" In.
flucnces are trying TO breed dIsloy-
atty In the American army. sccre.
tary OF War Weeks charged In a
statement today. His statement fol.
lowed similar ono by Secretary
DENLY regarding BolsheyIsm IN the
navy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
REQUIsITIoN IS ISSUED
For RETURN OF ACCUSED

Auntin. Texas. April 6.-RequIsI.
tion issued by the governor Of Ala
bama for return to that state OF
Jewell Earl. wanted at Huntsville
on charge Of assault TO murder
and said TO have jumped his bail.
was granted today by Governor Ncff.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06

slider the invitation OF the labor
committee Of the house Of represen-
tatives to meet with the mine union
heads April 10 to discuss strike
settlement.
1t was practically certain that the
Invitation would be declined.
Indiana operators turned down the
proposal at meeting Yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06

Pittsburgh. Kans.. April Geo.
Peck, provisional president of dis
trict IA. United Mine Workers OF
America, announced today that he
has received an invitation from the
Southwestern Coal Operators asso-
citation to meet representatives OF the
miners union in conference at
Kansas City Monday to consider
negotiations for a new wage and
working conditions agreement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
ARKANSAS FRuIT SAFE

Poplar Bluff, Mo. April 6.--Re-
cent cold weather has done practi-
cally no damage to fruit in Arkan-
sas and Missouri Ozark orchards,
growers said today. They expect a
record crop this year unless late
frosts occur.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
NO CHANCE SEEN
CALLING MINERS
. MEET OPERATORS
House Labor Committee Hopes
FaIter; Peace Proposal Rejected;
Workers Believe Sentiment
VIII End Fight.
ORGANIZERS PROGRESS
WITH UNION PROGRAMS
Claim $4,000 Non.unlon Men join
Ranks, Closing 30 More Mines;
Reserve supply Not Evenly
Divided over v. S.

Washington. April G.-IIopcs OF the
house labor committee for settling
the coal strike through a conference
OF miners and operators here April
10 were virtually wiped out today
when Representative Nolan. Califor-
mia. chairman Of the committee an
nounccd that four operators aud as
sociations had rejected the peace
proposal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
TRIO TEXAS S0L0NS in BRAWL ON FLOOR OF HOUSE
ROBERTSON ATTACKS OWENS RACE
MAN o'ss or BURNS.


vinIta. Okla. April G.-Stcvc
Haynes. refinery foreman. burned IN
a gasoline explosion at Phillips Pc.
trolcum companys refinery near
Bartlesville. early last night, d:cd
at local hospital at o'clock t:is
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
BOY BANDIT GETS swAo.

Kansas City, Mo-. April GA
youthful bandit early today rif1ed
the cash register of Joe Schwartz,
grocer and escaped with 5000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
BECK SHOT FROM
BACK IS OPINION
ADVANCED TODAY
Oklahoma Sheriff Quoted as Scout.
Ing Days Story; Hughes In
vestiaatlng Every Angle;
VIII Call In Experts.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April G.
Licutcnant-Colonel PAIL Ward Beck.
handsome Post flying field com.
mandant. killed by Judge Jcap +.
Day who declared Beck had attempt
ed 10 attack Mrs. Day, was shot
from the back. Sheriff Ben Dancy
was quoted az declaring in story
printed in the Oklahoma News this
afternoon.
County Attorney Hughes today re-
fused TO give his opinion as 20 Just
how much bearing the X-ray would
have on the final outcome OF the
case.
He announced howayer tha. 10
was going to exhaust every means
of investigation and obtain expert
medical and firearms opinions as to
what direction the bulle! was fired
from.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
INDICTED FoR BIcAMY.

New York, April 6.--Joseph Donald
Grafton, son Of Pittsburgh million
aire manufacturer, was indicted here
today on a charge Of bigamy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
DEFENSE Of HIS
ADMINISTRATION
IS MAIN BURDEN
Governor Breaks silence at state
Demo Meeting; hsvsn't osouW
to Fight, He TeIle STATE
Committeeman X
RtsaaEs GoR9's !Sza5dMs szs5Sdsef flxss 1O
Shouts That state Chairman Opposes
Him; Praises Dennis and A.
tacks state Auditor and
Frank Parkinson.

]. y. A. Robertson broke his silence
at the meeting OF the democratic
state committee here today and
threw his entire state admihistrs-
tion into tho 1922 campaign against
Judge Thomas ii. owen for covers
nor.
Aroused by a letter from Owen 10
an Oklahoma newspaper H. which
Owen declared he was ASHAMED" OF
the administration. the governor
threw restraint aside and character.
lied men who he said constantly op-
posed him as "Judases Of the demo:
cratic party" 49,
This Just a Start"
II haven't begun to fight" Gov
ernor Robertson shouted. "This is
Just start and when get through
some will know that people who.
live IN glass houses should never
throw stones'- and you know what
I mean" '
Il couldn't believe my eyes whom
| saw In the press that Tom Owen
had attacked the governor Of the
state. st
81 have never to this day taken a
part In a primary campaign and
have lain Ntill in hope that the dem
ocrats would know that 1 was try
ing to keep the administration clean
OF politics. ftt4
"That time has gone by. I will
not support Tom Owen or no friend
Of mine will till he makes apology
for that damnable letter.e
Forget cordsIl Hull.
Robertson arose at the meeting
and made a short speech of wei.
come to the committee Then he
launched into his spectacular de.
fense of his own administration
which made the committee forget
that Democratic National Chairman
CordelI Hull was arriving on the
Frisco train.
Chairman Lafayette had to call a
halt In the address to dnilounce that
tse train was due and that the COM
mittee had only time enough TO get
to the station.
Before Robertson's address Chair.
man Lafayette read telegram from
Senator r. p. Gore washington, In
which he announced that vacuum
cleaner processes seemed to be
necessary for Oklahoma democracy
and that he would be In. the state
to make as many speeches as any
body else with that idea In view.
Il resent the reading Of that tele-
gram with its slur at me-" shouted
Robertson. Il have had right to-
expect the support Of the state chair
man, but | have found from him
nothing but opposition"
Judge Owen Present.
Judge Owen was present during
Governor Robertson's address.
While members Of the reception
committee went to Welcome Hull.
Robertson continued his address,.
He lauded Fred Dennis for putting
surplus in the guaranty fund at
the first of his administration and
excused the failure Of the fund be-
cause Of the depression He attack
ed State Auditor Frank Carter and
Examiner Parkinson.
about the Okmulgee situation.
you will have plenty of time 10 CRIT
icise me when ! am convicted z he
said I ask no favors but merely
demand the fair thing from this
committee
He broke his speech off suddenly
and left the platform.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
by FRED q. JOHNSTON

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }
indianapolis. April 6.-PublIc senti-
ment will force an end TO the nation
wide coal strike within two more
weeks, union officials declared at
United Mine Workers headquarters
here today.
Small Industries are almost at the
bottom Of their coal bins now and
lack of fuel will close their doors,
In the opinion of Lawrence Dwyer,
West Virginia representative on the
union executive board
when their supply is exhausted,
thousands of men will be thrown out
of work and they will let out yell
that will be heard across the conti-
nent," he said, then feel our rep.
resentatives in Washington will get
busy and force the mine owners into
interstate wage conference as pro-
vided by our wage scale expiring
April l."
The much heralded 65 million ton
reserve on hand when the strike
started six days ago is not evenly
distributed, Dwyer said Most OF 1t
is in the hands of big corporations
which prepared for the strike, or at
the mines ready for delivery to firms
which have contracted for it,
IF mines are closed down Is days,
other men will be forced into idle
ness because the factories they are
working for will not be in position
to reach any of this supply of this
COAL" Dwyer. said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
lBy The Inittd Press. J

Uniontown, Pa, April 6.-Driving
into the heart of the nonunion mine
district, union organizers today are
converting thousands of unorgan-
lied miners, spreading the tie-up
into areas heretofore considered I'm
Neghable against unions.
Organizers are said to be at work
in Fayette county. Fifteen thousand
icnanion miners have Joined in the
Suspension there, causing a shut
down Of thirty. mines including those
operated by the H. G. Frick COM
pany in the Connellsyille region
5000 men are reported to have
joined the walkout.
Chicago, April 6--Illinois coal mine
operators met here today to con-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
Says "offleiaIy There.

An X.ray Photograph taken Of the
dead mans head showed that the
bullet from the old fashioned from
tier day Colt pistol Day used en-;
tered at the top of the head to-
wards the back and after "explod-
ing" ranged downward. fragments
being found In the middle of the
brain and lower toward the neck.
Authorities. however, continued to
investigate in connection with the
peculiar position of the wound.
Evidence may be secured to show
that high state official attended
the death bridge party" Hughes de-
clared. No state officials meme ap-
peared on the list of guests given
out by Day and friends.
Hughes intimated however he be-
lieved the high state official If
he attended, left before Day shot
Beck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06
about Al | Thought

Moman Plluictt. attorney for the
Days predicted today that II the
coroner's jury held Day blameless
the case will be entirely dropped.
Sheriff Dancy shrugged his should
ers and refused to comment.
ITS coming out about as !
thought" he said.
Judge Day denied statement of
w. II. Wilmington that empty bottles
and glass found on the mantle in
the room after the fatal bridge party
and killing had contained intoxi-
cants.
The, bottles had contained nothing
stronger than nonintoxicating april
cot cordial, Day claimed. Beck was
Sober at the time of his alleged at
tempt on Mrs. Day, the judge de-
clared, denying emphatically there
had been any drinking.
Members Of tie bridge party that
preceded the killing also denied
corn liquor" comprised any part
Of refreshments.
Doris Day, 90, beautiful daughter
Of the Days, consoled her parents
today.
"Father did exactly right she de-
clared emphatically
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06

All tho local news IN the Daily ~.
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ciation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-04-06

Chicago, April 6-Illinois coal mine
operators met here today to con-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-28
News From Secretary
Hughes; He Sights
Some Flying Fish

On Board Steamship America,
via Naval Wireless, Aug. 27.-Steam-
ing through smooth summer sea. the
shipping board steamship Pan America,
carrying Secretary Hughes and his
party, proceeding to the Brazilian Cen
tennial exposition at Rio. increased her
speed Sunday to Is knots an hour.
The other members of the American
commission and Mr.. Hughes took part
in some of the deck sports, much to
the interest of passengers generally
Mr.. Hughes expressed deep regret
WIN informed by wireless of the death
of Albert w. Swain. American consul
at Bermuda.
AT noon Sunday the Pan-American
was LOTT miles from New York, her
course being southeastward, straight to
the corner of Brazil
Mr.. Hughes was asked if there was
any news.
Nothing at all. except that ] have
seen some flying fish"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-28
ENORMOUS DROP
IN COLLECTION
Of j. 8. TAXES
Slump of $1.398,O0
900 Registered in
i. S. Report.

Washington. Aug. 27.-Internal rev
enue collections fell off 81, ,39S. 600, ,O0C
in the fiscal year 1922, as compared
with the year before, reflecting the
business depression which swept over
the country. Costs to the government
of collecting the taxes went up 43 cents
for every 500.
Total collections of S3,197. 100000
as compared with 81, 595, 100000 in
1921, were reported in a preliminary
statement issued by Internal Revenue
Commissioner Blair. Income and prof
its taxes totalled S2,0SS. 600, a de
crease of S1,140,0000 estate taxes
S139, 100000, decrease of $4,000, 900;
insurance. S210,00000O, decrease OF
Sill. 100000; beverages of all kinds
79,00O, 900. decrease. $4,000, 600: to-
bacco, S720, 100000. increase. S16,000,-
900: admissions and dues. 100000, 900
decrease, $16,000.000: excise taxes
STA, 100000, decrease, $4,000, ,00OO
special taxes. 100000. decrease
100000: stamp taxes. $4,000 900
decrease, $4,000, 900: employment OF
child labor. $4,000. decrease, $4,000;
miscellaneous collections, including re-
ceipts under the prohibition act and
through customs offices, S7,356, 900
increase, $159.000.
Only Cuba. of all states and terri
tories. showed an increases in income
and profits taxes paid, its total being
50. .T93. 900 or % per cent more than
in 1921
The amounts paid in income and
profits taxes and the percentage of
decrease compared with 1921 include
the following:
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-28
KILLING Of BERGEN
DELIBERATE MURDER,
|. PROSECUTOR THINKS
Stories Told by Slayer in
Jersey Tragedy Do
Not Agree.

Hackensack, n. J., Aug. 27.-"First-
degree murder" was the characterize
ton given Sunday by Prosecutor A. C
Hart of Bergen county to the shooting
of John Bergen, motion picture dare
devil" in the home of George Cline,
movie location finder, Friday
Prosecutor Hart said he disbelieved
the story of Cline that a pistol duel
was agreed upon between Cline and
Bergen and that Bergen was shot and
instantly killed in struggle for pos
session of Cline's pistol. There was
no evidence of struggle and l do not
believe Cline ever gave Bergen pis-
tol," said Mr.. Hart. "Cline's own state
ment discloses the commission of a
first-degree murder. He tells of a
struggle so close together he is not
sure who pulled the trigger. Examina-
tion of Bergen's body and clothes
shows that neither his skin nor the
coat he wore bears the marks or the
slightest trace of powder burns. The
shot that killed Bergen must have been
fired at distance of at least three
feet.
ITO me it looks as though Bergen
was politely invited to come from New
York to Edgewater to be shot to death
and l am prepared to present all the
facts that / have to the grand jury
next Saturday"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-28
STARVATION FACED
|. by SCHOONER CREW
123 DAYS; RESCUED
Story of Becalmed Sea, No
Rations, Children
Aboard.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-Details of
d narrowing voyage across the Pacific,
during which seabirds were killed and
sharks captured to replenish the larder
when starvation seemed imminent were
told when the fourmasted schooner
William II. Smith, 123 days out of
Faisi, Solomon Islands, was towed into
port here late Sunday.
On board were seven long haired
men. comprising the crew, Captain Nels
Peter Jensen and the skipper's wife
and four children, the youngest a g.
months old baby.
Food taken on board at Snydey, Aus
tralia and found to be unfit for con-
sumption; slow progress in calm after
calm, and the rationing of one pound
of meat among 13 hungry mouths
such is the unofficial log as pieced to-
gether from the stories of those aboard.
The plight of the schooner came to
light a week ago when the motorship
Annie Johnson brought word of over
taking her in mid-ocean and of re-
lieving the wants of the captain. his
family and the crew with 80 days
supply of provisions.
Members of the crew hailed as 81
heroine the wife of the captain. Hold
ing a blue-eyed. flaxen-haired baby
born when the schooner was II days
out of Sydney, and named Sydney
Smith. in joint honor of the port and
of the vessel Mrs. Jensen Sunday night
summed up her emotions in these
words:
''No more sea for me. I've followed
the sea for fifteen years and I've been
all over the world, but this was the
worst trip I've ever taken. 1t was just
the Lords will that my children were
sick from our trouble and privations."
The William H Smith carried car
go of copra-'pretty unpalatable stuff"
as Mrs. Jensen put it. Some of the
bows in the crew tried mixing the copra
with flour but it did not work out
very we'll" she said.