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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
.BLACKMA|LEAs
GET MILLIONS
FROM VICTIMS
Detective Declares Total Annual Loot
10 "Slmply Appalling; Exceeds
Toll Taken by HIphwaymen,
Burglars, Petty Thieves.

New York. March 3l.-More than
100000 a year is being extorted
from wealthy New Workers by a
national blackmailers' trust.
Men OF national prominence are
being vlctimlzed. The trust" Is
operating all over the United States
and its total annual loot Is simply
appalling"
W. Sherman Burns of the Burns
Detective Agency made these state
ments today In an interview with
the United Press wherein he revealed
that the amount OF money obtained
by blackmailers almost equals the
annual harvest OF all the highway
men, burglars, pickpockets, train
robbers and postal bandits in Amer
lea combined.
'Blackmail is the big crime in
America. today" said Burns. "The
facts Of these cases are not pub
llshed; the police hear of scarcely
10 percent OF them"
"A list of only the more recent vic
tins would contain many names of
national prominence; its publication
would create one OF the greatest SEN
sations this country has ever known.
More blackmailing Is going on to-
day than at any time in my knowl-
edge and 1t is not safe for a man or
woman OF wealth to make chance
acquaintance in any of our large
cities. The most innocent meetings
may be made the basis for demands
for great sums Of money.
almost as much money Is being
extorted through blackmai as is
being lost through thieyery. The
amount that is daily wrung from the
pockets of victims in this country
is simply appalling
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
SOY|ETERS OFF
FOR GENOA ALL
IN GLAD RAGS
BY EDWIN HULI1NGER.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Moscow, March 31--Ragged Rus
sian peasants gathered in throng
at the Moscow terminal today to
watch the departure of the second
detachment OF the Soviet delegation
to Genoa.
The polished limousines of Kras-
sin and Schlpanikoff scattered the
crowd ruthlessly as they whirled up
to the station, contrasting sharply
with the shabby droskys whose
emaciated horses waited patiently
with hanging heads.
Clad in new business suits Of Eu-
ropean cut, the delegates, preceded
by porters carrying shining new
luggage, forced their way through
the waiting rooms to the train. Hun
cry little children, half clad, gazed
round eyed at the magnificence of
the Soviet representatives. The
stencil from the crowded mass Of
peasants was almost unbearable and
several secretaries held handker-
chiefs to their faces.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
REPAIR WORK Of
TWO ROADS TOO
COSTLY, CHARGE
Penna. and New York Central Con.
demned by Commission; Decision
sustains Contention OF Unions
Az TO Closing Shops.

Washington. March 3i.-The In.
terstate Commerce Commission In a
decision today publicly condemned
the Pennsylvania and New York
Central railroads for paying exces-
sive costs for repairs OF its equip.
ment at shops other than their own
The decision was victory for
the railroad labor unions which have
been charging that certain railroads
have been closing their own shops
and giving repair work to other
plants at increased cost to break
down the unions.
1t was also charged that some
railroads gave the work to repair
companies In which they were in
terested at excessive costs. during
the guaranty period, knowing that
they were protected against losses.
The decision was rendered by a
vote Of six to five. Both of the in.
stances of excessive cost occurred
during the summer of 1920. \
The commission indicated no graft
was involved but rather that the
situation was due largely to gross
inefficiency..
While no 1ntimation was given as
to what steps the commission may
take, 1t was considered likely it
might take the amount of excessive
costs from each railroads guaran-
tee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
MEMORIAL DAY
IS PROCLAIMED
BY ROBERTSON

Oklahoma City, March ~31.--Gover-
nor J. B. A. Robertson today issued
a proclamation requesting that ap-
propriate exercises be held in all
churches in Oklahoma April 2, in
commemoration of those who gave
their lives for their country in the
world war.
The governor asked that the ex-
ercses start at 2 o'clock April q,
the same time memorial services
will open for the last shipment of
soldier dead from France in Brook
lyn. The proclamation also con-
tanned the request that church bells
be tolled in the state at intervals
between and p. m. on that day
and that all flags be displayed at
half mast the entire day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
(By The United Press.)

Coal production in America drop
ped toward the zero mark today as
miners began dropping their tools
and joining the great walkout, sched
uled to be 100 per cent effective at
midnight.
However, there were developments
which indicated the tieup will not
be so complete as United Mine
Workers leaders assert. The Kan.
sas Industrial Court ordered men
in its jurisdiction to remain at work.
Lonnie Jackson, president of the
scale committee in the Evansville,
Ind, district, told his men to stay
at work pending drawing up of
new wage agreement. Operators of
the six states in the Trans-Mississip
pi district were considering reopen
ing their mines Immediately after
the union men go out, possibly un-
der open shop conditions.
In Washington the house labor COM
mlttee had before 1t a resolution
urging President Harding to cali
miners operators conference to avert
or shorten the strike.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31

traveller or stranger In the city
"Whilc urging the planting OF
moro trees, want 10 express ap.
probation for the large number Of
trees that have been and are being
planted by chlckasha people each
year. The Identification OF the city
parks by planting more trees II one
OF the most important steps taken,
looking 10 the future development
and Identification OF ChIckasha.
"IIc who phnts tree does much
TO mako chIckaSha the beautiful
city We all want II to bo."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
RESOLUTION FOR HARDING TO CALL CONFERENCE LOST
MAKE CHICKASHA MORE BEAUTIFUL

"whIlc cleaning the lawns. alleys
and streets Of the city and planting
grass and flowers would add ma.
tcrlally to the beautiful appearance
Of Chlckasha at this time. planting
trees viii mean much TO the beauty
u the city In the future" said Col
r. II. Dwyor this morning
shade trees properly pruncd and
cared for. are beautiful during the
antirc spring and summer. They
rive the city beautiful appearance
seen from a distance. and the trees
are the first TO be noticed by the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31

Dumping OF filth into the city's
back alleys must cease, health de.
partment officials ruled today.
Several complaints OF health law
violations recently have been re-
ceived by DR.. 4. l.. Dawson, city
superintendent OF health. who is
starting early TO eliminate all such
conditions before the advent OF warm
weather.
DeposIting Of manure In the alleys
provokcs the largest number OF com.
plants along this line. Health
Superintendent Dawson today issued
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
STAGE SET FOR
COAL STRIKE To
START TONIGHT
Miners In Many Fields Dropping
Tools but Indications That Tie
Up viii Not Be Complete;
Operators Plan Reopen.
LAST HOUR EFFORTS ARE
MADE AVERT wALKOUT
But BcIated Move for Mediation
Futile; Resolution to Summon
Factions to Conference Chief
Hope OF psace Makers.

Washington. March 3i.-The last
minute effort OF .he house labor
committee TO halt the coal strike
failed today.
The two resolutions to be pre-.
sented directly from the committee
TO the president, asking him to call
conference In Washington imme.
diately OF miners and operators with
the purpose OF agreeing on a sus-
pension OF the strike for 30 days
were shelved.
The resolutions were offered by
Representatives London. socialist of
New York. and Upshaw. democrat of
Georgia.
The committee felt that no action
1t could take would check the walk.
out
In the senate resolution OF Sena-
tor Calder, New York, asking the
federal trade commission to make
comprehensive REPORT on the coal
situation, including charges of pro.
fiteering was blocked by the objec.
tlons of Senator Southerland. West
Virginia. to immediate consideration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
Doctor Arrested
For MdnsIaughter

Bartlesville, Okla, March 31.-Dr.
L. M. Mccoy of Bartlesville, was at
liberty today under $4,000 bond
pending his preliminary trial on
charges of manslaughter brought in
connection with the death of Iona
Crosslin, 16, of Dewey. Okla.
The girl is said to have died fol-
lowing an alleged illegal operation
performed by DR.. Mccoy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
FEARS FELT FOR
FATE Of j. 5.
REVENUE BOAT
Leaves New York TO Chase Boot.
LeouIno Craft and No Word Re.
eelved; Heavy Storm Sweeps
Sound: Search Started.
CAPTURE BY SMUCCLERS
IS BELIEVED POSSIBLE
Missing Vessel Enroute to BayvIIIe
to Get Yacht Seized with Big
Consignment eooze; Deputy
Surveyor Aboard.
BULLETIN.
ny The rnitci pru.)

New York. March 3i-The revenue
cutter Surveyor. which was reported
missing In Long Island sound. II
safe at Northport. N. Y, according
to a message received nj the barge
office here today.
William Il. Sanders. deputy sur
yeyor OF the port, advised customs
house authorities tsat the Surveyor
missed Us destination Bayyllle-in
fog and slect last night and put into
Northport. II miles further east on
Long Island sound. The cutter was
cropping In the fog all night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
SEVERE STORM IN
SOUTHERN ARK.
(By The United Press. J

Little Rock, Ark, March 31.-Sou-
then Arkansas is experiencing one
of the worst storms in it's history,
according to reports reaching here
today.
High winds and heavy rains have
swept the southern and central Sec
tions of the state since Sunday. At
Crossett, 25 buildings are reported
destroyed and at Prescott several
homes have been blown down. No
casualties have been reported
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
FARMERS WIFE DEAD.

Mrs. Emma Williams, wife of W.
NJ. Williams, Grady county farmer,
died yesterday at the Williams Come,
~ miles east Of Chickasha. Funeral
services were to be held this morn.
ing at 10 o'clock at the residence.
The body will be brought to the
Rose Hill cemetery here for for
burial. Mrs. Williams was A years
of age.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
BAY STATE HOTEL BURNS.

North Adams, Mass, March 81
Two persons were killed and twenty
injured when fire partially destroyed
the Richmond Hotel here early to-
day. The dead are George Wheeler,
so, and Ellen G, White, 70.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
DEAL FOR JAPAN
To RETURN ROAD
IS CONCLUDED
BY CLARENCE 'DUBOSE.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Toxic, March Negotiations be-
tween Japan and China for the re-
turn of the Shantung railroad have
been successfully concluded, accord
ing to reports received here today
from Peking.
As result II was expected that
withdrawal of all Japanese troops
from the railroad and the Shantung
peninsula would be completed by
the last Of April
Plans for the withdrawal of the
troops have been ready for consid-
cradle time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
RUSS BOATS DELAY TRAFFIC,
(By The United Press.)

Houston, Texas, Marc h31.-The
first pair of Russian boots ever seen
in use in Houston were worn on
Main Street" by young woman to-
day. Traffic was delayed by the
crowd attempting to glimpse the
sight,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
VALIDITY j. s.
CLAIM GRANTED
BY FRENCH GOV 7

Paris, March 31.-The French gov
ernment today presented Ambassa-
dor Herrick With note in which
France recognizes the validity Of
the American claim to share in
the costs of maintaining an army of
occupation on the Rhine.
The note does not accept the
American claim to priority payment
on equal terms with the Allies. Re-
gret is expressed that American
troops have been withdrawn from
the Rhine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31

Washington, March 31.-France is
understood to state in note re-
ceived by the state department to-.
day that it does not dispute the
claim of the United States for the
payment Of the cost of the American
army of occupation on the Rhine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
LIVE LOCAL NEWS.

On practically every page
of this paper. There isn't
room for all the lone news
on the first page since the
Daily Express enlarged its
telegraph service, but it's all
in the paper. Read every
page. And don't overlook the
advertisements which save
you money. Twelve pages to
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
JoFFRE GRAVES GARDEN SASS.

IBy Tic UI1ttu fTess.J
Seattle, March 30.-Marshal Joffre
is tired Of the rich foods. He. sent
his wife to market to buy sausage,
green onions, lettuce and carrots.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31
"cLEAN up ALLEYS" IS COMMAND

written notice declaring that such
practice Il a violation OF the city
ordinances and that persons who rc.
fuse to comply with same Will be
prosecuted In municipal court.
The state health department has
ruled that fllli In barnyards and
stables shall be removed ut least
cnce each wee. Or. Dawson said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-31

The income OF the American peo-
ple last year was SOL 100000. 900,
according to the national bureau of
economic research.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-30
Arthur B. Weise
To Lead Drive
ri Hebrew Organization to
Il Begin Campaign for
? Immigrant Aid.

Arthur B. Weise of this city has
been chosen chairman of the Bridge
port Committee for the membership
drive for the Hebrew Sheltering and
Immigrant Aid Society of America,
the headquarters of which is located
at 425 Lafayette street, New York.
The Bridgeport branch of the so
ciety already has 800 members but it
IS the object of the membership COM
mittee to double that number: Mr.
Weise has been instructed to choose
his own local committee
The Hebrew Sheltering and Immi-
grant Aid Society of America or to
give it it's popular name HAS is the
organization charged with the duty of
receiving, guiding, distributing and
Americanizing Jewish immigrants
coming to the United States. In or
der to carry these objects into effect,
various departments function as fol-
lows: Shelter, Distribution, Transport
tation. Information, Correspondence,
Educate and America nization. En-
,Dlovnent Foreign Service, transmits
sion Bureau, Social Service, Religious
Endeavor and Oriental Jews Besides
the headquarters there are branch Of
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle,
WASHING ton, D. c. and a bureau at
Ellis Island. New York harbor.
Since the beginning of 1920 Has
has a commission and a unit of work
ers abroad for the purpose of effect
ing the reunion of Jewish families
separated by the war. The headquar-
ters of the European commission ts
at Warsaw
The following record complied in
The main Office of the society from
January LIST, 1921 to December 31st,
1921, shows the splendid work which
Is being done and is as follows. Jew
ish Immigrants, who arrived in the
UNITED States during that period,
hKO5,947; shattered at the New York
! Home, $3.50, employment found for
24O5; information given to 91,921
Fpersons; number of immigrants dis
5fributed through New Y ork head
quarters, 1883; 62,926 letters. $40
kilograms and 1864 cables were re-
ceived and answered; 5S,O35 aff1dav-
its were filled out; 293,506 persons
IappIied at the headquarters for SER
/ vice from one or mroe departments.
! HAS is maintained by voluntary
contributions 1t has no endowment
Fund and its income is derived from
membership dues and donations. 1t
iappears to every Jew in America to
participate in the work in which
EEIAS is engaged. AS far as immi-
grafton is concerned, HAS repre-
sents the Jews of America. 1t is the
kduty of American Jews to be mem
hers of the organization to which i'm
! migrants look and from which they
| can receive and do receive the HAS
/ service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-30
Deserted Wife
After Discharge
From The Army

Anna O'Connor, $40 Central avenue,
was granted a divorce from Frank
O'Connor of parts unknown today by
Judge Isaac Wolfe, on the grounds of
deseption. November 10, 1918, was
che day of bliss when the O'ConnorS
were united in marriage.
A child was born to the couple
and everything was well with them.
After a short time however, O'Connor
remained out at night and when ask
ed by his. wife where he had been
told her it was none of her business.
Finally, he became holder and on one
occasion, was paying attention to a
woman who lived across the street
from his own home. His wife saw
him and demonstrated with him for
his action. He declared that he
would not stand for her inquiriEg into
what he was doing and left her.
Mrs O'Connor made a complaint
to the officials of the Remington fac
tory where her husband was working
and he was ordered to pay her a GER
tain part of his pay every week In
order to insure herself that she would
be protected she went to the draft
board IN this city and had her hus-
band drafted into the army. During
his stay there she received an allot-
ment from him On his release from
the army he left her and she has
not seen him since A decree on the
grounds of desertion was granted her
today and the custody of a minor
child
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-30
New Pastor Was
Guest OF Honor

Rev. Armin George Weng. the new
pastor of the First English Lutheran
church, was the guest of honor at a
large reception held last evening in
the church by the congregation. Dur
ing the evening addresses were made
by Rev. Henry A. Davenport, pastor
of the Peoples Presbyterian church;
Rev. A. J. Okerblom, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church. and Rev.
Alfred P. Engstrom, pastor of the
Swedish Congregational church; Mrs.
g. w. Berger. president of the Ladies
Aid society,". and Miss Hilda Peterson,
president of the Kings Daughters.
The musical program consisted of
piano duet by Miss Mabel and Miss
Esther Jorgensen; soprano solo, Miss
Helga Westerberg;. tenor solo. Mich
ae1 Lorenzo; readings, Miss Hilda Pc
terson; soprano solo, Miss Marjorie
Heurschkel and violin solo, Miss Ma
bel Benson.
After the conclusion of the pro-
gram, John Jorgensen introduced Rev.
Weng to the members of the congre-
cation.
After the reception the guests went
10 the basement of the church where
a delicious supper was served by the
women. G. w. Berger acted as
POSTMASTER.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-30
J. NJ. King Wins
Prize For Best
Products Essay

j. M King, 1882 Linden avenue,
Stratford, was the winner of the prize
about Bridgeport Products Week by
the Retail Board of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Mr.. King although evidently visi-
tor in this locality is to say the least
of a very observing nature. His
observations in regard to Bridgeport's
harbor should be ,of interest to all
who would have this city take adVan-
tage of what is known to be one of
the best Ravens in the East. Mr..
Kings article follows:
Gas a stranger to your industrious
city may 1 be permitted to venture
few observations in contest; the re-
suit of well spent time?
Bridgeport is certainly well situ-
ated. At the edge of Long Island
Sound and about sixty miles from
New York ana supplied with splendid
traffic facilities.
Arriving at Bridgeport, one Is
greatly surprised at the many fac
tories, foundries, warehouses. banks,
social institutions and splendid build
ings. The most modern buildings are
nicely planned to the eye, and are
greatly to the comfort and recreation
of the employees. The remarkable
thing is, that there is very little sign
of the pest accompanying such a state
of industry Smoke, The only dis
appointment and to my surprise was
the undeve1oped harbor. L expected
a Splend1Qly developed harDOr fuII OF
vessels loading and unloading pro-
ducts and material This countrys'
railway system is certainly excellent
and wonderful; and I believe cheap,
and quick in delivery. but if money is
at hand the harbor development
should prove a sound and excellent
investment either to a public or pri-
yate company.
'It gave one a feeling of pride
when walking through the city during
Tth0 past week viewing with wonder
the displays of Genuine Home Man
here some of Bridgeport's wares such
as sewing machines, watches, and IN
the A NJ alarm clocks graphophone
records, silver wares, fireworks (and
doubt firearms), etc, etc. All built
up with trade marksi' No wond Ell
they obtained repeatedN orders. My
memory was soon refreshed and was
astounded at the number of products
turned out by the skill of man and
woman An education is products in
a week.
Bridgeport Week was well backed
up by the Press and store displays.
No doubt they had honest material to
work upon Certainly Bridgeport
should make it an annual event. As
the basis is good, not only the Local
Press but other widely circulated
presses should sound the advance
few weeks before the great occasion
Perhaps a catalogue OF all the man
ufa cturers should be drafted and dis
patched not only to Home but also
Foreign Chambers of Commerce The
result should be money well spent"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-30
Hoist White Flag
Over Four Courts
Continued from Page One)

While returning with wounded
from the vicinity of the Four Courts,
an ambulance driver was fired on by
the irregulars according to the state
ment, and dangerously wounded.
Observations by airplanes had pre-
pared the way for the attack on the
Four Courts, enabling the Free
Staters to map out the inner de-
lenses, says the F'reeman's journal in
describing the preparations for last
evenings assault The artillery bonn
bardment had thus been extremely
effective and the breaches in the walls
made at the most vulnerable points.
The constant explosion of shells and
the incessant machine gun and rifle
morale of those behind the great
walls. making sleep impossible since
the first shots were fired, IS hours
before the assault.
BayonetS Fixed.
Early last evening provisional gov
eminent troops were in position with
pouches filled and baynoets fixed
awaiting the hour of attack. Bombers
chine guns and armored cars were
ready to cover the advance. After
final inspection and the giving of in
structions the first parties, under
cover of darkness began the advance
from the adjacent streets leading into
Church street and Wine Tavern
street, proceeding quickly to their fl
nal positions from which they had to
ADVANCE at the oOuDle QUICK
An intense burst of machine gun
and rifle fire was then opened from
all sides against every defensive posi-
ton in the -Four Courts. Suddenly it
ceased, and the storning parties ad-
vanced on the run. At some points
spirited resistance was met but this
soon was overcome and tn eirreguIars
fell back. The Free States forces
closed in, and a number of the irregu-
lars were surrounded. Further re-
sistance being useless they surrend-
cred.
Rest Retreated.
The rest retreated to what might be
| termed the last line of defense in the
eastern parts of the rear building
| ing seven open lorry loads of British
soldiers in full kit with metal helmets
and rifles followed by a machine gun
4 car passed. along Adelaide Road and