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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
Inquest Postponed Pend
ing Probe by the
Officers
PETERS HAD COAT Off
But When Body Found
1t Had Been Put on
Over Wound
(By Associated Press)

! Hil[e flalns, N. l., May Z4.-Cor-
oner Edward Fitzgerald has post
poned the inquest into the killing of
Clarence Peters, described by Walter
S. Ward, millionaire baking compa-
ny official, as one of blackmailing
trio. Ward characterized Peters as
q blackmailer in his confession of
shooting the former sailor near Ken
isco reservoir recently.
The inquest has been put off until
the coroner's investigators can clear
up several points in the Ward con-
fession with which Mr.. Fitzgerald, in
the light of late developments, is far
from satisfied.
The police have been told by C. w.
Eckhardt, owner of an estate border
ing Kings road, where Peters body
was discovered by William Griggs
and Richard Short that no bullet
wound was found until they had
opened the coat and vest which were
part of the clothing. Griggs and
Short also told the police that only
the shirt and undershirt showed evi-
dence that bullet had pierced them.
The men also declared that traces
of only one car were found at the
spot, and Short, who lives near, de-
clared that he heard but single au-
tomobile rush north along the road
about a o'clock that morning, the
time set by Ward for the affray with
the blackmailers. Another contradic-
tion which officials insist must be
cleared up, is the failure to find but
one empty shell near the body, al
though Ward declares taht nine shots
were fired between the time he shot
Peters and exchanged shots with the
other two men, Gross" and "Jack,"
who fled.
The New Rochelle police have fur
ther complicated matters by insist
ing that Peters, shot on the morning
of May 16, was in Wards house the
night before during card game.
They say that Ward went for ride
on the morning of the 18th, but re-
turned to his house at 2 o'clock, and
not at a as stated by the authorities
here, who say that they got the a
o'clock time from Ward
Neither the gun said by Ward to
have been used by Peters was found
when the body was discovered, nor
is the gun Ward himself used in the
hands of the authorities. Last night
Ward was asked where he had met
Peters, but he declined to answer. He
was annoyed by question:
"Do you know what became of the
revolver which Peters used?"
Don TRY to trap mel" he said.
The authorities are said to be do
ing everything in their power to To-
cate the missing "Ross" and Jack"
but so far as can be learned no de-
scription of the men or general alarm
has been sent out.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24

Allen, Stephen Brown, Dallas Baker
George Conway, Harry Harris, Irby
]. Hickenlooper, Herbert Horne,
James johnson, Kendrick Mattox, Jim
Millican, Norman Pounds, Tom
Charles Stalling, Paul Selle, Merrill
Wattles, Alfred Waterman, Vernon
Woolwine, Warren Brantley, L. D.
Miller, Raleigh Pert, Will Co. Regis
ter, Dan Middleton.
The following members of the class
have made 100 per cent in attendance
and punctuality for the entire term:
Margaret Buck, Dorothy Coburn, Ma
mie ancock, Lillian Miller, Lucille Rog-
srs, Rosa Branch, Elsie Clark, Mi
riam Smith, George, George Conway,
IIrby ]. Hickenlooper, James johnson,
Jim Millicsn, Paul Selle, Merrill Wat
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
ALLIED WHEN GAS
EXPLODED IN TUNNEL

ham, Assoctates Pressl
Ios ee' May 24-Three city fire
=, '"O tunnel workers were kill
n ~ |. "a and electricity at the bot
y, ui'y foot shaft of the sewer
H. S morning. Nearly a score
were overcome. The fire.
h. Tying 10 rescue the tive
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
REFUTE ANY
AL|B| EASTERLY'S
CREW CAN RIG UP
Declined to Hit Ball Out
of Our Cigar Box
Park
The Pals tore down Mr.. .Eheodore

The Pals tore down Mr. aiThe eodors
Easterly's alibi, warmed over after
the opening game of the series, anc
won yesterdays battle, 6 to 3. The
demon leader of the Terrors declared
on Monday that he just didn't have
room enough to win a ball game in
the little "cigar box" park, and that
the hitting of the home runs by the
Pals was due to the closeness of the
fences.
Ever courteous to the stranger
within their gates, the Pals refrain
ed from clouting any homers yester-
day, and permitted Mr.. Easterly to
smash to his own undoing. He was
permitted to wallop one over the
fence, JUS ito see how it is done, and
then Mr.. Capo was handed the home
run bludgeon. The Pals are nothing
if not courteous.
Superior hitting spelled defeat of
the visitors again. Mr.. Hoke hurled
terribly earnest game, but his pals
seemed to take it all as a joke and
boned lust to hear the ivory rattle.
But Mr.. Robinson's sterling athletes
also deserve a word about their
thrilling defense behind Senor Alva-
rez. Mr. Callahan speared a swift
one in center that was dashing to-
wards the top of the parapet, and he
also came in M short single and
turned it into an out. This peeved
Mr.. Hoke, who struck the blow, and
thereafter he seemed in trance.
Mr.. Chaplin lost toe in an en-
counter at second when Mr.. Lindsey
came to a park with suddenness. Mr..
Cbaplin's associates say he will not
miss it.
The bugs and buggines were af-
forded little diversion when ball
souirted through Mr.. Easterly's dig
its and thumped Mr.. Poole on the
hind leg. We heard some wag OBJ
serve it was a pool ball. How itI
played:
First Inning.
Chaplin, first up for Lake City,
walked and was f<sced when Roberts
grounded to third. Capo hit to sec
,nd and Roberts was caught between
bases. Medley flew out to center.
Callahan flew out to center and Vii
arin singled over second and went
o third on Wynne's single to right,
rom where he scored on Peters SIN
,le to left, Larzo got hit, filling the
,ases. Robinson rolled one to pitcher,
,arnitting a double play pitcher to
,atcher to first.
Second Inning ]
Easterly singled to center but was
creed at second when Hoke hit fast
mo TO short. Harrigan famed and
2edding grounded out second to first.
Lindsey singled to center, but was
creed at second when Holden hit a
low one to pitcher, attempting to
.r,ifce. Holden was forced at sec
Continued on Page 81
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orlds Bankers
Eeeting in Paris
t oTalk Finances
Iny Assoclatea Prensl

pS Associated Pressl
fs May 24.-Leading bankers
many nations, with ]. P. Nor,
as the American representative
IN Paris today to discuss finan.
means for the settlement of the
pean situation, with a loan tc
Fany considered as one of the
measures necessary.
Formal discussions among the
clers preliminary to the meet.
'ulcated that a loan to Ger
must be of considerable mag
Fe bring about a real settle
ana assure that a fresh crisis
AO' spring up within a few
nsures mentioned ranged from
0SUOo to $4,000, 100000, the
apparently meeting with the
'aVOr, Such a loan, however,
pe contingent, it is under
upon a decisive revision down.
u Cne cash reparation pay
uenanded from Germany.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
CUBAN FENCERs HERE
tRy AssOcinte4 Press

Washington, May 24.-Ihe Oupai,
:, t;onal fencing team was scheduled
70 meet the Racquet club Of WASH
;U.ton IN today in match with follS o Is
and duelling swords. The n maseneS msS
am am be divided between the afternoon
and evening. -. of nr
The Cuban team consists OF n...pio III,
Ramiro I%r Manaiich, and Seniors Octave ts,'lO
sieglie, Enrique Ramos lzqaisruU sl',S
a''d ores Jusr saaverio. The racquet eluD
n..a.t;rridre, n,n Shore, Mcguire Rayn-
er and Honeycut1'
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
GREB BEATS TUNNEY

New York, May 24.-Harry Greb,
variously known in fistic circles as
the Pittsburg Bearcat, the Wildcat
and the Windmill" today was hold
er of the American Iight-heavy-
weight title as q result of his victory
last night in Is rounds with Gene
Tunney, of this city. And now Har-
ry wants to meet Georges Carpenter
for the world title.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
WOMAN'S CHAPTER OF
LEGION HELD MEETING

The Woman's chapter of the Moose
heart Legion of Palatka held an en-
thusiastic meeting last night at the
Moose home. Following the business
session refrehments were served and a
social hour enjoyed.
Tonight the lodge of Loyal Order of
Moose will hold its regular meeting at
the Moose home. All members are
urged to be present.
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DENIES HE OFFERED
ruBLlC PARK TO FLORIDA

kkpon,, associated Press)
lN'lie, May 24-Henry Ford,
F' "er 70 Senator Fletcher, denied
eu 70 purchase a large tract
I.u near Fort Myers for a park if
Ia Iment would keep it up as
4 iast' week, according to a
4, u'Spatch to the Florida Met
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-05-24
MARINE BAND WILL PLAY
FOR RADIO FANS TONIGHT

Washington, May 24-The Marine
band, known as the Presidents Own
will give a radio concert tonight at
o'clock. The concert will last one
hour, and is expected to be heard
throughout the eastern part of the
country and Canada. The station will
use wave length of 412 and signal
NOF.
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p j TNAM HIGH TO
STAGE SENIORS
PLAY ON FRIDAY
Eighth Grade Play Will
Be Presented at Audi
torium Tonight

The Putnam Seniors will give their
class play, "The Dear Boy Graduates y
at the High School Auditorium Fri
day evening beginning at 500 o'clock
1T is Leces sary TO begin at 8 instead
OF $3.50 in order that eveny one may
get out in time to welcome Troop No.
IL OF the Jacksonville Boy Scouts who
will arrive on the Pilot Boy about
1000 p. m.
Resered seat tickets will be placed
on sale at Hunts Pharmacy Thurs
day morning. The price of admission
is SOC for reserved seats and 25c for
all other seats. The proceeds of the
play will be devoted to paying some of
the commencement expenses and the
last installment on the motion picture
machine.
The story of the play, synopsis, and
cast will appear Jpn tomorrow's News.
These Senior class plays have be-
come an annual affair at Putnam
High. Those who witnessed the prev
ious two will not want to miss this
one ane they will show their school
spirit by telling their friends not to
miss it. The fact that Miss Susie
Walton is training the cast is a guar
antee that the play will be a uccess.
The High School Girls Glee Club
and the High School Orchestra will
urnish te music. This feature alone
will be well worth the price of admis-
ion.
Eighth Grade Play Tonight
Do not forget the Eighth Grade en-
tertainment this evening at $3.50. This
splendid class will present two act
play entitled Patty Saves the Day."
There will be no charge for admission
to this play. All adults and pupils
above the Seventh Grade are cordially
invited to attend. A matinee was Civ
en- this morning for pupils below the
seventh grade and they will not be ad-
mitted this evening unless necessary
for them to come with their parents.
In that case they are to sit with their
parents.
The total enrolment of the Eighth
Grade for the year has been fifty-five,
Of which number forty-eight are now
in attendance. Forty-six Of these will
receive their certificates in their room
On Monday morning. Forty-three of
'he forty-six graduates are resolved
to enter high school next fall, either
here or elsewhere. The following is
The roll of the class as il now stands:
Lillian Brown, Stella Bohannan, Mar
saret Buck, Mildred Black, Harriette
Crane, Carrie Mae Clark, Dorothy Co.
'urn, Mildred deMontmollin, Char
otte Grimm, Mamie Hancock, Sarah
Johnson, Olive Johnson, Lillian Miller,
Sara Miller, Grace Meigs, Bernice
AcRae, Lucille Rogers, Olive Rogers,
Septa Savell, Virginia Spearman, Mi.
nam Smith, Rosa Branch, Elsie Clark,
Alice Matthews, Blanche Morton.
sEoise Walker, Geneva Sapp, George
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
HERE IS MORE ABOUT
PRESIDENT ASKS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

unwillingness OF this government to
enter the league OF nations had been
borne constantly in mind as the con-
ference treaties were negotiated. on
the other hand. he declared, the United
states must take its share in contri-
button to good world relationship,
Adding a personal word, he recalled
his own experience in the senate and
said that he since had come to have
"a closer view of world relationship
Either these treaties must have
your cordial sanction" he said cor
every proclaimed desire to promote
peace and prevent war becomes a hol-
low mockery."
president and Gentlemen OF the Sem
ate:
Il have come to make report to you
OF the conclusions OF what has been
termed the washington conference on
the limitation OF ornaments, and to
lay before you the series OF treaties
which the United States and the other
powers participating in the confer
ence have negotiated ana signed, and
have announced 70 the world Apart
from the very great satisfaction in
reporting TO the senate. II Is a privi-
lege as well as duty 30 ask the adj
vice and consent which the constitu-
ton requires to make these covenants
effective.
Accompanying the treaties, / bring
10 you the complete minutes of both
plenary sessions and committee meet
ings. and copy OF the official report
made to me by the American delega-
ton TO ths conference.
The whole transaction is quite cur
or the ordinary / am not thinking or
the achievement. which hope the
senate viii come TO apprAise highly as
do, and as the world seems TO do. /
am not thinking OF the commenda Bile
processes by which agreements were
wrought, though this was a conference
wholly OF free nations, exercising
every national right and authority. in
which every agreement was stamped
with nnanimity. Indeed 81 was a con-
ference az friends proceeding ia de-
liberation and sympathy. appra.sing
their friendly and peaceful relations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
STATE DEVELOP
BOARD VERY ACTIVE.
Makes Protest Against the Shipping
Boards Advertisements for South
American Winter Resorts.
Especial to The Journal)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Unit
ed States shipping board has discov-
cred that the people of Florida have
in the Florida development board a
statewide organization looking out
for their interests, and as a result
there will be a discontinuanee of ad-
vertisements by the shipping board
along the lines of trying to buildl up
winter vacation resorts in other coun-
tries.
Immediately after the January is
sues of the leading monthly publica-
tions, containing the objectionable ad-
vertisements. were placed c sale, the
Florida development board requested
Senator Fletcher to make protest on
their behalf to the government officials
responsible for the campaign and ask
by what authority they We're spending
funds of the United States government
to develop winter tourist business in
South America.
officials of the shipping board have
acknowledged that the protest was
justified and that in the future their
advertising copy will be modified, as
expressed in the following letter writ
ten by Commissioner Frederick J.
Thompson on Jan. 80 to Senator
Fletcher:
Immediately upon receipts Of your
letter of Jan. u, / conferred with
Chairman Lasker and expressed the
opinion-with some knowledge of adj
vertising-that the complaint of the
Florida development board had a full
measure of justification in that the
advertising placed an emphasis upon
the upbuilding Of resorts in other
countries and should treat more def
niteIy Of ship service and, therefore,
the copy should be modified.
Chairman Laslxer favors me with
copy Of his letter to you under date of
Jan. 20, enclosing copy of latter under
date of Jan. % TO New England re-
sort. and you wilIsnote that the con-
clusion is that the scopy will be modi-
fed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
TEN CASES OF WHISKEY
FOUND BY INSPECTORS

When Inspector Charles ouina and
Deputy William Abt Of the customs
department boarded two barges towed
into the harbor yesterday afternoon
ten cases of liquor were discovered.
a corps OF enforcement officers and,
men OF the customs department kept
an all-night vigil aboard the cutter
Penrose out at the entrance TO the
bay Thursday night expecting the tug
with its tow from Cuba. but they We're
disappointed as the vessels did not
reach Pensacola until yesterday about
noon.
The ten cases Of whislzey were car
Tied to the collection Of customs Of
flee i'll the government building and
locked up for safe-keeptng pending
action of the government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11

The Journals Advertising
Rate Is the SAME to ali.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
IRISH STRIKERS
SEIZE RAILWAYS
Eight Hundred Workmen Take
Possession of Lines After Re-
fusing Owners Terms.
~ The AssoeIatea Prs.sl

CORK, Feb. 1o.-An event unprece-
dented in the history Of the Irish rail-
ways occurred today when 500 strik-
ing railway workers assembled out
side strike headquarters and were Or
dered TO fall into line and march 10
the various railway stations and take
possession of them on behalf OF the
Railmen's Industrial Operative So
ciety.
The seizure Of the railways was car
ried out at / o'clock this afternoon
without the slightest disorder.
The action OF the strikers was due
to the men having refused TO accept
the terms Of settlement Of the strike
arrived at by the Dublin conference
yesterday.
No trains were moved over any OF
the lines today.
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PASTIME BOWLERS GET
LICKED BY THE C. p. O.'S

The c. P. O.s Of the Naval Air sta
team on the Pastime alleys last night
by margin OF "a pins. AT no time
during the game was the winner i'm
doubt, the c. p. o. tetam taking the
lead at the beginning and retaining il
e greater portion OF the contest
KirEeby Of the c. P. O's rolled the
highest score Of the evening
There are eight more games sched-
uIed between these teams and Man
ager Ned Foufas. OF the FASTENERS.
claims that his team is going TO have
a reversal in form and cop the re-
manning contests.
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NEGROES ASSIST IN
SEARCH OF CRIMINAL
81 20 AssoeIatnd prs,.l

MACON, Ga, Feb. 1O.-Twenty ne
.groes, who came here tonight from
Bolinglbrooke, Monroe county on a
man hunt, aided the police and
sheriffs deputies in arresting Free
Woodland, Is, negro who is alleged to
have killed his wife, Precious, last
Monday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
RELATE DETAILS OF
KENNEDY'S MURDER
Life of Madalynne Obenchain,
Alleged Slayer, Is Also Told
to Jury by Witnesses.
fsy The Assoclated Pressl

the Staying of J. Bolton Kennedy and
of the life Of Madalynne Obenchain,
charged with his murder, were related
to the jury today by witnesses called
fly the state.
Close descriptions of the wound that
caused Kennedy's death was given by
w. NJ. tStrother and C. w Muzzleman,
undertakers
Defense counsel brought out that
STROLLER found in the effects of the
slain man $40, two band rings set with
stones and six keys. Counsel said the
significance Of this would be developed
later.
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MORE COTTON WORKERS
WILL GO ON A STRIKE
tsy The Associates Prsss)

MANCHESTER y. It, Feb. 1o.-A
strike of operatives at the Amoskeae
and the Stark cotton mills was order
ed today effective next Monday, when
1t has been announced, wage reduc-
tons and increased working schedules
will begin. The revision here, as else
where In this state, was announced as
a 20 per cent cut in wages with an
increase from IS TO 81 hours weekly.
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HERE is MORE ABOUT
BOYS CONFERENCE
STARTS ON PAGE ONE


Ala, the principal speaker OF the eve
ming.
Or. Simpson delivered an inspiring
address upon Alabama and F'lorida's
Need of the Torch" which struck an
instant appeal in the hearts of all
present. lie related the history of the
motto about which his address was
woven, spoke of specific instances in
life where the principles embodied in
the message of the torch" were APP
piled in everyday contact with others,
and depicted vivid scenes where the
love OF fellow-man triumphed over sell
fshness for the common good and
wholesomeness Of all.
At the conclusion OF DIR. Simpsons
address, and after another song Sec
rotary Rigler gave a resume Of the
Saturday program, telling OF the many
interesting things that appear on the
program, and concluded by mentioning
particularly the "eats" to be served
at the banquet at 7:15 o'clock tonight
DIR. Minor j. Ross, pastor Of the First
Christian church, pronounced the bene-
diction.
Mr.. RigIer announced last night
after the check-up OF registrations had
been made that there was total Of
334 boys enrolled for the conference,
and % adult leaders, which makes a
total OF 356 on enrolment. He an
nounced that so far as he knew this is
the largest gathering OF it's kind ever
held in the south, and is destined to
be one of the most successful.
DR.. J. L. Kesler of the Southern Y.
NJ. c. A. college, Nashville. will ar
rive in the city on the early train to-
day. He VIII speak to the boys at
the ~" this morning and at the big
banquet tonight.
A large number of the car owners
OF the city responded generously to
the call sent out by Chairman j. IT.
Battles OF the sight -seeing commit
tee" yesterday, but more cars are
needed yet. Any one who can lend
tho use OF the automobile this after
noon is requested to communicate with
Mr.. Battles or Secretary Moore at
the ''Y."
The program for today is as follows:
Saturday Morning.
9:00-Fellowship songs--C. S. Brier-
ley, song director, Pensacola X. NJ
c. A.
"The Individual and the Torch"-Dr
Francis Tappey.
.,Does the Hi-Y Serve a Real Need
in the High Schools"-Lilburn Mosley,
president Central Alabama conference.
What Our Hi-Y Club Stands For
Atmore Hi-Y club.
Timber Up Exercise"--Alex Olsen,
physical director Y. NJ c. A.
open discussion on Hi-Y methods,
red hxv ~ u Rfrler
Address, aThe Worlds Need for
Trained Leadership"-Dr. J. L. Kesler,
Southern Y. M. G. A. college, Nashville.
Saturday Afternoon.
2:00--At new high school. confer
enco photograph taken.
Games, recreation and stunts, DEM
onstration clean athletics.
Basket ball game, Pensacola VS.
Brewton.
Automobile sightseeing.
Saturday Evening.
6:15-Compliment band concert
By the sth Coast Artillery band. Fort
Barrancas.
T:1s--Conference banquet I'm Y. NJ
c. A. gymnasium, given by Rotary and
Kiwanis clubs and x. NJ. G. A. j. III.
Sheriff., POSTMASTER.
Songs, yeils, stunts.
Eats, nuf sed. Served by Joint COM
nittee of Pensacola ladies.
Are we here7 How many7 What
for LEADERS and delegates.
Address, 1.-The Upward Climb of
Torch Bearerg''--Dr. j. l.. Kesler
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BODY OF MISSING MAN
NOT FOUND BY PLANES

After a thorough search lasting
nearly all day yesterday the two sea
planes under command OF Lieutenant
Ginder returned TO the Naval Air Sta
ton late in the afternoon, reporting
that no trace Of John Westfail, miss
ing from fishing smack OF Chan
dleur Island, Miss, since Monday
could be found.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-11
CREW OF BRITISH BOAT
PICKED UP BY SUCROSA
(sy Tho Associated Press)

SAVANNAH. Ga, Feb. 10.-The
captain and crew of the British steam
er Coylet, en- route from Avondale to
New Orleans who were picked up by
the steamer Sucrosa. reached Savan-
nah late today. The Coylet had a large
cargo Of gasoline and fuel oil in her
tanks.