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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
CALL MEETING OF
RAILROAD UNIONS
TO DECIDE ACTION
Executives of 10 Organiza-
tons Will Gather in Gin
cinnati Next Week.

CINCINNATI, O., May Shy
Associated Press. )-Telegrams ask
ing the grand chiefs of the Is rail-
road brotherhoods and executives Of
other union organizations to meet in
Cincinnati next week TO consider
matters affecting the common well
fare of 100000 railroad workers
We're sent out from here Wednesday.
it was announced by Edward II.
Fitzgerald grand president of the
brotherhood Of Railway Clerks,
Freight Handlers. Station and Ex-
press Employees.
The brotherhood chiefs are being
asked if next Tuesday will be an ac-
ceptable date for the conference. Mr..
Fitzgerald said IL was at first planned
TO hold the meeting in Chicago Fri
day. kilograms were exchanged
Wednesday with various brother
hoods and union leaders. Mr.. F'itz-
gerald said. but announcements as TO
final decision was not available until
Thursday.
According TO Mr.. Fitzgerald, some
40 brotherhoods. union and labor
executives are expected to take part
In the conference. 1T Will be the
first gathering of its kind ever held
in the history OF organized labor "
Mr.. Fitzgerald said. He stated that
the object was 10 discuss matters
vital TO the working conditions.
II is expected that a course of &C
ton with regard to reductions in
wages OF railway workers. recently
made and contemplated by the L. s.
railroad labor board. will be decided
on. but that is a matter that will be
developed at the meeting, it was
said.
All OF the railway brotherhood
chiefs who Will attend the meeting
are expected 10 stay over in Cincin-
natl for the annual convention OF
the American Federation of Labor,
which begins June 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
SERCT. YORK SECURES
CLEAR TITLE To FARM

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. May 81.
Sergeant Alvin York at last has
secured the deed 10 his 400-acre
river bottom farm in Fentress county
having been presented TO him with
the title clear by ]. T Wheatle Of
jamestown. one or the trustees Of
the fund started by the Nashville
Rotary club. with which the farm
was purchased. The first campaign
for the fund left the title 20 the farm
clouded with a mortgage. A second
campaign was inaugUrated by the
Rotarians and the mortgage was
paid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
SENATE REVOLTS
ON TARIFF RATES
Jones Amendment to Impose a
40 Percent Rate Il Defeated
by One Vote.
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. May 31.-There
was revolt Wednesday in the SEN
ate republican ranks against the fn-
ance committee recommendation 10
impose a duty Of seventy percent ad
valorem on electric light bulbs and
other Illuminating glass ware. An
amendment by Sen. Jones. democrat.
New Mexico. TO substitute a 40 per
cent rate was defeated 81 10 30
Fourteen republicans supported
Jones amendment. They were: Bor-
ali, Capper, Cummins. KeIlog. Keyes.
Ladd, LaFollette, L.enroot. McNary.
Norbeck. Norris. Sterling and Town
send. Two democrats. Broussard and
Randsell, voted against the amend
ment
Sen. Jones first sought to make the
rate on bulk and other illuminating
glassware 40 percent but that amend
ment was rejected.
A letter written by Samuel Inter
myer, chief OF the Lockwood investf-
eating committee IN New York was
read by one OF the senators who de-
clared IL attacked the amendme nt.
stating that glassware Of this kind
should not be taxed as It's business
conduct was clean.
Sen. McCumber, republican. North
Dakota and Senator's Freulinghus-
ven OF New Jersey and Sutherland OF
West Virginia defended the COM
mittee rates on glasswate which
ranged from so 70 rs percent
Without a roll call the senate ap-
proved the rate OF SIS percent ad val
orem on household glassware. blown
or partly blown in the mould and a
duty OF so percent or such glassware
when pressed and unpublished
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
PREPARE FOR VOTE.

DETROIT, May 31.-(By AssoCiat-
ed Press. Grand officers of the
United Brotherhood Of Maintenance
of Way Employees and Railway shop
Laborers spent Wednesday perfect
ing plans for a strike vote among the
47S.OOO members of the organiza-
ton throughout the L. 5. and ap-
proximately $4,000 non-union men
who would be affected by a walk
out
Preparation OF the strike ballot.
authorized by the brotherhood exec
utive council late Tuesday, was held
up Wednesday while members OF
the council studied an official copy
of the railroad boards ruling re-
ducing wages of maintenance men
from one 10 five cents an hour.
which resulted in the brotherhood
chiefs decision TO conduct a strike
referendum.
+. w. Cradle, grand president OF
the organization. Wednesday reiter-
ated his belief that other railroad
brotherhoods in addition 10 his own
would send out strike ballots
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
OPEN FIGHT TO.
STOP MATHILDE.
FROM MARRYING.
Mother of Heiress Seeks to
Prevent Wedding to Swiss
Riding Master.
SAYS GIRL TOO YOUNG
Further States That Oser Is
Marrying Mathilde Only
for Her Money.
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, May 31.-A determin-
ed battle to prevent the marriage
Of Mathilde Mccormick. prospec-
tive heir % millions. and Max Oser'
Swiss riding master. was begun in
court Wednesday by Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick. the II
year-old girls mother and divorced
wife Of Harold F. Mccormick, mill
lionaire head of the International
Harvester company.
Asking a restraining order from
probate court 10 prevent the mar
riage, Mrs. Mccormick declared
that because Of her tender age"
Miss Mathilde might become the
subject OF Vaccinations and in
trigues Of designing persons She
added that Oser. being a poor man,
desired the marriage primarily"
because he believed lin so doing he
will secure large sums OF money and
financial gain"
The motion was made IN Mrs.
McCormick's answer to the applica-
ton Of her daughter for appoint
ment of Mr.. Mccormick as her legal
guardian. Under Swiss law consent
Of the guardian or both parents Of
a minor is necessary for marriage.
Continue Hearing.
Judge Henry L. Horner, however,
declined TO grant even a temporary
restraining order but continued the
hearing of the motion until June 3,
meanwhile ordering that letters OF
guardianship be drawn up for Har-
old r Mccormick under bonds OF
$4,000. Mr. Mccormick counsel.
Edwin II. Cassell, agreed, however,
that the guardians consent TO his
wards marriage would not be given
before the hearing
Charles 8. Cutting. attorney for
Mrs. Mccormick. indicated he would
use every legal means to block con-
sent 70 the international maria &c
by which the granddaughter of
John y. Rockefeller would become
the bride Of the former cavalry Off
GER, who was her riding master for
many years during her residence
in Switzerland.
"Of course there is a great deal
Of evidence that cannot be present
ed at the hearing June g." he told
Judge Homer. Much Of 1t is not
in Chicago. We can only set up
what we have learned and If the
court decides it is serious enough
10 warrant the evidence can be pre-
scented later"
Mrs. McCormick's answer stated
that Mr.. Mccormick was a suitable
and proper person" 70 act az guar
dan except so far as he may con-
sent TO marriage OF the petitioner
with Oser"
Believing his appointment would
lead Immediately TO such consent,
Mrs. Mccormick declined to consent
10 the appointment and asked that
the guardian be restrained from
giving consent 10 marriage until
further order OF the court.
Neither Mrs. Mccormick. Miss
Mathilde nor her father was in
court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
FIND NO FLAWS IN
WARD STATEMENTS
Examination of Millionaire's
Home Fails TO Substantiate
Reports.
By Associated Press.
WHITE PLAINS

WHITE PLAINS, y. Y, May al
We found nothing which would lead
US to believe Wards story false"
This was the way Dist. Atty Weeks
summed up the result Of a search
made wednesday OF the New Ro-
chelle home Of Walter S. Ward.
wealthy baker. The search was made
20 determine the accuracy OF news
paper reports that Clarence Peters.
ex-marine. whose body was found
about two weeks ago near the ken
sico reservoir. had been shot IN the
Ward home with another man. in
stead OF on the course as stated BY
Ward when he surrendered with the
authorization that he hred in seIf
defense
On the lookout for woodwork
punctured with bullets. or carpets
stained with blood the searching
party combed the house from top
20 bottom. pulling up rugs and re-
moving books and pictures
From Lieut. MCGOWAN Of the New
Rochelle police. one OF the investigat-
ors, came only a compliment 10 Mrs.
ward mouse keeping.
The house was as clean az a new
shoe" ne said adding that he would
have been able "a detect any attempt
TO remove bloodstains
Ward, Who has been released IN
$4,000 bail was not az home when
the searching party arrived. but his
wife showed them around the house
torney fastened % the Ward home
when Il was announced that The
dwelling would be inspected for the
arst time since tho shooting occurred
lie served notice on the aulhorities
that the mission was illegal as no
search warrant had been obtained
and then accompanied them on their
.lOlIL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
KILLED AFTER
FINISHING AIR SCHOOL

RICHMOND Va. May 31-william
A. Sydnor Of North Carolina who was
graduated Wednesday morning from
the Langley field photograph ic
school was killed late Wednesday
while flying over his uncle's farm
four miles from here. his single seat
army plane going into a nose dive
and bursting into flames when IL
chashed The Identification was
made by the uncle through a ring
on Sydnor's finger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
MURDERER KILLED IN
ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Nav 81
Orville Reese. Of Kansas city. sem
fenced % life Imprisonment IN con-
nection with the fatal shooting az
two bank officials In a fight with
bandits when an attempt was made
70 rob the bank Of Alicia. az Alicia.
Ark. several months ago. was shot
and killed when be attempted 70 es-
cape from the state convict farm
wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
James Reddicker and Bride
Winners of Annual Contest
Are Married in Auto in Front of NesTmes Office-Seven
Other Couples Closely Behind MANY Additional Names
Expected With List Yet to Be Checked.

The winners in the third annual
June Bride contest Of the South
Bend News-Times and leading
south Bend and Mishawaka mer-
chants are as follows. although the
time the various ceremonies were
performed has not yet been verified
by the judges:
James Reddicker. aged p, rural
route No. 8. st. Joseph county and
Miss Jesse f. Simmons, aged II,
Five Points. Ind.
Laurel Bridget, 25. 12O y. Wal
nut ST., and Miss Hazel Eldred. 10.
1909 y. Adams St
William Skinner. "a, 120 y. Main
ST.. Mishawaka. Miss Nell Mac
Gregor Lean, so, 613 Sherman av.
William Perry Barrett p. 2O7
T. Tut St. and Miss Nettie Nave.
30, 1888 W. Merry az.
Elmer Jaquith. 45. 74s 5. Michi-
gan ST., and Miss Opal Hatfield, p.
748 s Michigan st.
William Maciejewski %. Ell y.
Main ST.. and Miss Frances Hosin-
ski. 21, 416 W. Marion st.
Harry Rains, 81. 337 s. Michigan
ST.. and Miss Carrie Klawinsh. p,
337 s Michigan st.
Charles II. Ford, 81, 1850 Meade
ST.. and Miss Mandelle Drake, 20,
1850 Meade st.
Must Check List.
Many additional names are ex-
pected 10 come in within the next
few hours. The Judges OF the con-
test will check UP on the informa-
ton submitted 10 them last night
and later editions Of The News
Times today Will carry the official
list OF winners in the June Bride
contest.
Many unusual features developed
In the third annual contest The
couple that have thus far been
proven as the winners OF the con-
test were married in an automobile
in front of The News-Times office
by Rev Claude Young. Another
wedding ceremony that attracted
much attention was that Of Mr. nd
Mrs. William Barrstt at the oliver
hotel al midnight
Mr.. and Mrss Barrett were mar
ried in the lobby OF the Oliver hotel
before an immense crowd OF people
at midnight. The couple marrying
in front of The NewsTimes report
ed the ceremony performed five
seconds after midnight. There was
no question about them being finst.
although the Investigation of the
judges may make a considerable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01

number Of changes with reference
to the other couples.
The presentation OF several thous-
and dollars worth of gifts TO the June
brides will take place at o'clock
Monday night az the oliver theater.
Tickets 10 this event. which promises
TO be one of the most entertaining
affairs 1yer given IN the city. are
now being distributed at The News
Times Office. Main St, and Colfax av.
Tickets TO the entertainment are free
contest are A r. Erskine. president
the great congestion that has occur
ed at both brides shows the past two
years. Last year, as many people
had TO be turned away as were sue
cessful in securing seats in the the
alter. This year( judging from ad-
vance interest in the contest, an even
greater demand for seats is anti
cipated.
The presentation program at the
oliver will be in the capable hands
of Nelson L. Jones. the undertaken,
assisted by John F. DeHaven. dis
trict agent for the Equitable Life In
surance company. In addition to the
presentation OF the many gifts,
vaudeville program by employees of
The News-Times will be presented to
make the show as enjoyable and en-
tertaining as possible. Judges OF the
contest are A r. Erskins. president
OF the Studebaker corporation, Fred
A. Bryan, president OF the Indiana
and Michigan Electric company and
Rome c. Stephenson, president Of the
st. Joseph County Savings bank. The
task in front of the judges is TO veri-
fy the time that the various we'd
ding ceremonies We're performed and
70 see that all Of the presents are
awarded with fairness.
Must Attend Event
To be considered for their share
in the presents it Will be necessary
for all Of the brides and grooms 10
be present at the gift presentation
show at the Oliver theater AS in the
past. newly-weds although they may
have entered their names in the con-
test and are announced as the win
ners. will not be considered in the
gift participation unless they attend
the event at the oliver. Although
there will be a great deal Of merri-
ment and the occasion will be joy
Gus one. no effort will be made on
the part OF the promoters Of the con-
test to poke fun at the newlyweds.
The gift presentation will go for
ward in a dignified manner. Fun
for the occasion will he provided by
the entertainers and the audience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
DENY PLACING L. 5.
TROOPS ALONG BORDER

LAREDO. Texas. Nay 3l.-The
Mexican situation in this section
was quiet Wednesday and reports
that American troops had oeen
placed at the International border
in anticipation Of a rebel ATTACK on
Nuevo Laredo are incorrect. No
troops have been ordered sit at
Fort Mcintosh. the adjutant there
stated. According TO all appear
ancss here. reports OF an impending
Mexican revolution are exaggerated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
IS PILOTS SHOVE
OFF IN NATIONAL
BALLOON CLASSIC
Great Race Ends Whenever
and Wherever Contestants
Return to Earth.
By Associated Press.


MILWAUKEE. Wis May 81
Twelve gigantic gas bags Wednes-
day night were sailing through the
upper air as participants in the 18th
national balloon race which start
ed here Wednesday and ends for
each navigator whenever and where
ever he returns to earth.
Thirteen pilots took balloons into
the air. but the sky pilgrimage for
one. Roy Donaldson. Of Springfield,
Ill. ended quickly. His bag was un-
able TO hold its gas and when Don
aldson saw himself headed into
Lake Michigan and sinking at the
same time he came down az Bay
view after a four mile journey.
OF the II pilots only II are con-
testants. as one Of the naval bags
filled with helium and carrying a
recently invented radio device being
tested secretly. IS flying as a non
contestant. The helium has a great
er lifting power than the gas used
by the other balloons.
The balloons were started by a
gusty wind which carried them rap
idly south by southeast. Special
weather reports showed. however.
that when an altitude OF 5000 70
5000 feet was reached the big bags
would be shifted into a northeaster-
" direction by a steady southwest
wind The pilots said they planned
10 take advantage OF this air cur
rent. which would carry them into
northeastern United States or south
eastern Canada. provided they
negotiated the great lakes
Shoot 10 Sky.
Virtually nothing was known here
OF five OF the bags after they left.
for they shot almost straight up
into the clouds and disappeared. II
was with a feeling or awe that the
10000 persons who. barred from the
park for fear Of accidents gathered
on housetops and streets saw the
bags suddenly become invisible
These were the army Gags plotted by
Mai. Oscar MISSIONER. Of Washing
ten; Lieut. James T Nicely. OF Ross
field. Calf; the Helium filed naval
bag commanded by Lieut.. Com
mander J. p. Norfeet. Of Lake
Hurst. y. J.. and the civilian entries
OF Ralph Epson. or Detroit. and
Bernard Won Hoffman. OF 81. Louis
The other flyers were visible for
some time as they navigated their
southwesterly course. most OF them
maintaining an altitude OF abou,
500 feet
Epson made a beautiful start IN
the balloon loaned by the army At
ter Epson came Capt. John Berry Of
81. Louis. the oldest pilot in the
world who waved a big broom at the
spectators until out OF sight. Asked
why he carried a broom, ne said he
expected 70 sweep the cobwebs out
OF the sky"
Lieut.. Commander Norfieet in the
helium filed bag. said just before
he shot into the air he did not ex-
balloon carried almost twice as
pect 10 come down for ter days His
much ballast as any other bag. be-
sides being loaded with many IN
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
NEGRO WOMAN DIES AT
REPUTED AGE OF l3l

LOUISVILLE Ky. May sinh
lie Mulhgan, negress. died here Tues
day az the reputed age 81 Isl years.
il was learned wednesday. Records
Of the family thar owned the woman
as a slave are said 10 establish her
age az 131 She leaves survivors 20
the fourth generation. six great
t-great- grandchildren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES BONUS
Liberty Bonds Sell at
Par or Better for the
First Time Since Issue

NEW YORK. May S1.-For the
first time since the date OF issue
all Liberty bonds Wednesday sold
AT par or better. Heavy trading
in Liberty bonds az highest prices
and transactions embracing sew
eral lots OF 100000 were the
outstanding features Of the bond
market.
Continued ease Of money and
investment buying by individuals
and corporations in anticipation
Of June interest and dividend dis
bursements gave stimulus TO the
days extensive purchases Of these
war flotations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
FIGHTING IN BELFAST
BY Associated Press
=. -

NN AsSN'IHTFI TTee--
BELFAST May 51.-At nine o.
clock Wednesday night nine persons
were dead and nirtsen wounded in
consequence Of the lighting which
broke out this afternoon Machine
guns revolvers and rifles were used
by the military. specials and gun
men. At times the disorderly sle-
ments threatened 20 invade Royal
avenue. the city's main artery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
SNAIL LOSES FTGHr.

WAUKEGAN, H.. MAY 31.-Gov.
Len. Small today lost hts night %
keep from the jury trying him on
OF conspiracy. letters. checks.
receipts and other papers bearing on
his purchase IN 1878 OF $50 600 e.
Armour and company bonds and in
1920 of $50 600 in school bonds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
POPE RECEIVES BISHOP

r O NJ E, lay 31.-Bis p
Schrembs Of Cleveland. as founder OF
the bureau Of Catholic organization
which was started IN Paris with the
object OF informing the world OF
Catholic Interests, was received IN
private audience by Pope Plus Wed
nesdax,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-01
STATE BOARDS
FIGHT Loo NJ s
FOR DEMOCRATS
Decision Of Extent of Declare
tons VIII Occupy Conven-
ton Delegates.
LAY PLATFORM PLANS
Sahm Deplores Any Attempt
to Inject wet" and
Dry" Issues.

INDIANAPOLIS. May 3t.- Pre-
pirainarles for the democratic state
convention Thursday were complete
"Wednesday night, with the Exception
sof the platform, work on which was
Sunderway by the resolutions commit
Zee composed Of a member from each
congressional district. state issues
rwere expected 10 predominant in the
kDlatform with indications when the
fbcommittee meet that any fight
swouId be over the extent OF the
declarations against state boards and
'.commissions.
Among the preliminaries was an
aall Gay meeting Of the home rule"
fwing. advocating adjustment Of
Several commissions. The meeting
showever, was marked by Samuel NJ
fRslston. the partys senatorial can
sdidate. defending various laws ere
atinE commissions through com
blaming Of the administration OF
eome Of these laws Thomas Tag
Fart. another speaker. attacked only
The present tax law. Others attack
cd the board OF accounts. the public
jservice commission. the state tax
hoard and the state highway COM
EMISSION. Albert Sahm of this city,
Sn his speech, deplored any attempt
80 inject the "wet" and dry issue
tnto the campaign.
RalstOn Cheered.
Mr.. Ralston's speech was inter
k-upted at times by applause and at
one time the audience rose and
scheered. while at the close several
feft their seats to shake his hand as
Die was leaving the hall. The re-
publican platform for repeal or re-
vision OF the public service commits
lRion was said by Mr.. Ralston 10 be
h'scrap" for the democrats. and in
hended by its sponsors to aid in rails
Ding campaign funds
ct Is A mistake" ne said. ito talk
about abolishing a law or a commits
Nsion TO correct an improper admin
stration of IT, If the public service
commission is faulty lets get a new
.one that will work for the benefit
iof the people
The state board Of accounts. Mr.
sRalston declared had saved much
cnoney for the state, and under the
Interest he added. more than So
200 900 had been paid for crippled
achildren and widows.
Another speaker attacking various
state commissions was Charles ;.
bait. OF Terre Haute. who condemn
sed what he said was the conduct OF
ehe highway department under Law
srence Lyons. and urged that voters
hnsist that county candidates pledge
nhemseIves not TO join any OF their
aoficial associations. These associa-
Mons. Mr.. Bait said were Intended
40 increase salaries or lengthen
&erns
Taxes Increasing.
Taxes are increasing faster than
Health " saIr Mr. BAIT "and most OF
afhe increase is due TO mismanage-
rnent"
Aside from the home rule" meet