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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
LABOR NOT FOR SOVIET RUSSIA.
A. f. OF L. Convention AdjouTns After
Vote AGainst Soviet Is Tnken.

Convention Hall, Cincinnati. June
24-The American Federation of La
Dor convention concluded its sessions
this afternoon and adjourned
After a bitter fight the federation
refused for organized labor to ask the
United States to recognize soviet Rus
sia and establish trade relations.
The verbal battle leading to the re-
fusal enlivened the dying hours of the
federation convention and unloosed
torrent of debate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
FoRETGN EXCHANGE Is LOW.
Depression Starts When European
Political Report Hits Street.

New York, June 24.-Foreign ex-
changes were again sharply depressed
in this market today as the more un-
favorable political conditions in the
British isles and continental Europe
appeared.
Sterling or British exchange lost
three over night and French and Ital-
ian bills were weak. The German
mark sold at an equivalent of 100 for
2S cents which equals it's previous low
record. Dutch, Swedish. Danish and
Norwegian remittances also broke
sharply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
He ENGINEERED
RAPALLO PACT
Confidence of All Allied States
men Placed i'm Rathenau.
Host Popular Official of the
Present German Regime.

Berlin. June 24-Dr. Walter
Rathenau foreign secretary in the
German cabinet. and one of the fore
most economic experts in Germany,
was assassiuated today.
Doctor Rathenau was on his way to
his office in an automobile when he
met his death. Another car, occupied
hy three men. drove up rapidly from
behind. overtaking the foreign secre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24

Detroit June 24.-Kenneth Williams
of the St Louis Americans hit his
nineteenth home run of the season in
the third inning of today's game with
Detroit. There We're two men on bases
and PllistI was the Tiger pitcher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
TEAM DREW BINDER OVER HIM.
Byers, Kan, Farmer Killed as His
Horses Run Away.

Byers, Kan, June 24-Prince
Hemphill, we'll known Pratt county
farmer, was fatally injured near here
today when a team attached to a
binder ran away. crushing Hemphill
beneath the implement
He died shortly after the accident
Hemphill is survived by his W -fe, a son
and two daughters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
RACE CONTENDER IS WRECKED.
Fifteen Missing As Schooner Puritan
| of Gloucester Hits Rocks.

Halifax, June 24-The schooner.
Puritan, out of Gloucester, prospec-
tive contender in the International
fishermenFs race next fail has been
wrecked on Sable Island.
Advices received here stated that
seven men had reached shore but that
fifteen were missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
Illinois Man Dies Near Liberal

Liberal, Kan. June 24-Frank G.
Bennett. age Is, of Pontiac, Ill, died
on a Rock Island train here last night
from tuberculosis. The body win be
sent to his home today for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
HE'S TOO BIG FOR A GOWN
William Howard Taft Will Have Spe-
ciaI One Made, to Get Degree.
(By the Associated Press. }

sity has no academic gown large
enough to fit the ample p. portions
of William Howard Taft, so the
former president had a tailor take
measurements for new robe in
which next Wednesd he will receive
the degree of doctor of laws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
Fnrmer. ~ sInrs scIf-

Independence. June "a. Morgan
Holdridge, farmer. aged so. killed him
self with a rifle this morning at his
home. eleven miles west of this city.
III health was the cause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
(By international News service.l

Herrin, Ill, June 24-More than
-25. 900 men. women and children for
miles around having viewed the "ex-
hibition" of non-Lnion dead in the
little morgue at 12S Monroe street.
Coroner William MCGOWAN today an
nounced the inquest over the victims
of Thursdays mine war will be held
Sunday afternoon. The jury has been
selected and they too have viewed the
bodies
The morgue is the sight of Herrin.
Apparently no one within a radius of
fifty miles is missing the opportunity
to gaze on the mangled remains of
the men who Jared defy the code of
this great coal community.
Herrin and the people in the other
mining towns hereabCut are standing
solidly back of the union miners
whenever the moral issue in the
wholesale I-illings is raised.
II had to be done. they say. Any
way, they claim the non-unicn miners
started the trouble which cost at least
twenty-five dead and a score injured.
some of which are expected to die
Who Fired First Shot?
They did the first shooting" Hugh
Willis, mine leader, declared. Willis
is district board member of the United
Mine Workers and is in direct leader
ship of the 5000 miners in this dis
trict The real responsibility for the
massacre. however, was laid by Willis
at the door Of the Southern Illinois
(Continued on Page Tnreel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24

Indictments against Gov. Len Small
and his associates, Lieut.. Gov. Fred
Sterling and Vernon S. Curtis, a Grant
Park banker, were returned nearly a
year ago by the Sangamon county
grand jury
The substance of the charges was
that Small and his associates had con-
spired to defraud the state treasury.
Many delays were granted thruout
the trial to Small, and he also was
granted a change OF venue from San
CANON cCurty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24

tary's machine. AS it drew abreast,
the men began firing. discharging ten
shots from pistols. One of the occu-
pants of the murder car threw a hand
grenade.
Doctor Rathenau was instantly
Killed.
It had been reported at first there
was only one assassin
The assassins escaped
According to the first report reach
ing the police. there was only one
ussass n He was believed to be
monarchist sympathizer who had been
led to commit murder thru long
broOding over Germany's present
plight
The report that the foreign secre-
tary hal been killed was not credited
at first for Doctor Rathenau was
popular official and democratic in his
every day moveme ents. At IL o'clock
the foreign office issued a brief state
menr saving 1t was true Doctor
Rafhenau had been assassinated.
Turbulent scenes were enacted In
the reichsta- this afternoon as a re-
suit OF the assassination Socialists
attacked nationalist members, trying
TO drive them from the chamber 1t
took the president a quarter of an
hour to restore order.
Chancellor Wirth revealed DR.. Rath
enau knew his life was menaced-
The foreign secretary was warned
weeks ago" said the chancellor. Il
believe this outrage was due to the
INSCRIPTIONS propaganda of reaction
aries and also 10 Frances policy or
hatred and suppression, which is
driving the Germans 10 desperation
I expect my turn viii come. too"
The death Of the fore5g 5gn secretary
removes the chief link thru which
am.cable dealings have been carried
on between Germany and the allies
Doctor Rathenau. more than any
other German official. held the con-
fidenCe of the allied statesmen.
It was thru his efforts that the Ger
man government was able to enter
into a formal pact with France pro-
viding for the payment of a proper
tion OF the indemnity in goods instead
avertinE the crisis on May 81 when it
appeared inevitable that France
would occupy the Ruhr basin.
He Was Friendly to France.
Doctor Rathenau was not a politi-
clan and entered the cabinet only
upon the urging Of prominent men in
public life who recognized his high
executive ability. Previously. he was
head OF the German General Electric
company. one OF the greatest corpora
tions in continental Europe.
His amicable dealings with the
French resulted in an attack on his
policy in the reichstag. but he sue
ceSsfully weathered the storm.
tBy the Associated PressJ
Dr. Walter Rathenau was styled
the wizard Of the German empire
because by his high powers of or
Elntzation and business efficiency. He
"eN1sed expedients which kept the
People eating and the army Shooting
When the blockade had shut off the
l.uporta tiOn OF raw materials during
tEc war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
(Bv the Associated Presa.l

Waukegan, June 24.@The case of
Gov. Len Small, charged with con-
spiracy to defraud the state, went to
the jury at 2:03 o'clock. The trial
lasted just nine weeks.
Predictions about the court room
were that the jury would acquit the
governor within a few hours
The case grew out of alleged misuse
of state funds in 1917 and 1918 while
the governor was state treasurer and
in 1919 and 1920 during the term of
Lieut.. Gov. Fred E. Sterling as treas
urer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
nv tbe Associated Press,

St Louis, June 24.-The trouble at
the Lester mine near Herrin, Ill, was
precipitated by the coal company at
tempting to run the mine non-union
with imported strike breakers. under
armed guards Frank Harrington.
president of the Illinois branch of the
u. NJ. w A, said in formal state
ment issued today.
Washington. June 24.-The Illinois
mine strike was condemned in the
senate today by Senator Myers, Dem
oerat, Montana, "as more horrible.
more shocking and more inexcusable"
than any German atrocity in the
world war.
Myers, an avowed foe of organized
labor, defended the action of Illinois
mine operators in importing workmen
to operate their mines during the
strike. H; declared the constitution
al right of every citizen to earn a liv
ing" was violated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
(py the AssoeIated Press.l

Herrin. Ill, June ga military
commission headed by Mai. Gen. Mil
ton J. Foreman. commander of the
33rd division, sent by Gov Len Small
to report on the situation in the south
ern Illinois coal fields, arrived at Car
bondale at o'clock this morning and
went at once to the coal fields.
Upon the recommendations of the
commission depend the states future
policy and whether troops will be sent
into this district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24
tBy the Assoeiated Presa.l

Indianapolis June 24.-The United
Mine Workers of America and all Off
GERS and members of the union were
made defendants in a suit for an in
junction filed in United States district
court here today by Clara Mashon.
owner of the Peacock Coal mine in
Knox county, Indiana
The court IS asked in the suit to
restrain union miners from continuing
activities aimed at closing so-called
wagon mines of the state. John L.
Lewis was made a defendant to the
suit, as president of the United Mine
Workers of America and as an indi-
vidual.
Action against the U. NJ. w. A. as
an organization is brought under the
recent decision of the United States
supreme court in the Coronado coal
ca Sc whereby it was held that a labor
organization is suable.
The bill is voluminOus, and recites
in detail many circumstances con-
nected with the activities of crowds
of miners that have marched in recent
weeks against various wagon mines.
The bill. however, has not been filed
on behalf of the other mine owners
than Clara Mason, according to at
tOrneys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-24

Carbondale, ILL.,, June 24.-More
than $50 miners from the Herrin dis
trict passed thru here last night and
early today, going out of the coal
fields They were believed to be union
men.
Those that could be approa ched
would give no reason for this exodus
and the names of the men were like
wise not available.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

ago 1t was considered very nearly worthless Chile had not even ade- quately explored her northern iron tier provinces, and Bolivia and Peru were far from being intimately ac- auainted with their territories. Then came the discovery or rich nitrate de- posits in the Bolivian coastal region. There was a rush of miners and pros pectors from various countries, among them many Chileans. When friction arose between the Bolivian govern ment and Chilean mining company over the payment of taxes, Chile sent soldiers and later declared war against Bolivia. Peru was drawn in as the ally of Bolivia. and from this three cornered war the Tacna-Arica ques- ton was born
 Chile was completely victorious, and as the spolls of war took the en- tire Bolivian ccstal region with its nitrate beds. From Peru the vic torious country took it's southernmost province, Tarapaca. also rich in ni-
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

had lost her road to the sea, con- tinued to harbor the feeling that she had been misused and that some sort Of corridor should be provided for her. For years Bolivia accepted only truce with Chile, unwilling to agree to the total loss of her sea provinces. At one time Chile agreed to sell the land locked country port and a roadway through the former Peru yian province of Tarapaca, but Peru strenuously objected and the deal fell through. Later Bolivia accepted a money indemnity
 "The treaty provision calling for a plebiscite for Tacna also provides that the country losing the land shall re- ceive five million dollars from the winner. One solution of the matter which has been suggested by Bolivia is that she, in dire need of an outlet to a port. be ceded the disputed region. and that she pay five million dollars to each of the other two countries"
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

represented at the Washington meet ing Wars, treaties that are none too clear, indennities. flibustering ex- petitions, valuable mineral deposits, strong military positions, national sensibilities and politics-these are some of the many cross currents that affect both the two o-sided and three sided aspects Of the problem
 Problem Born of War.
 Phases of the question can be traced back to the days when Peru and Bolivia were connected under the vice royalty of Peru, but # became 8 full-fedged problem during the last quarter Of the past century Then Chile stopped more than 500 miles short of its present northern boun- dary. Peru extended some 300 miles farther south, and Bolivia--now the land locked Switzerland of South a coastline of nearly 200 miles This 500-mile strip is largely a region of desert plateaus and rocky mountains, and 50 years
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09
TACNA-ARICA LIKE
 ALSACE.L0RRAINE
South American Dispute Similar
 To Europe's

Washington, D. C., May 2s.-Just what is the "Tacna and Africa Con- froversy' which is holding the center of the diplomatic stage in Washington while special envoys from Chile and Peru try to solve 1t? The National Geographic socieety, from its head quarters here, answers this question in the following bulletin
 The Tacna and Africa question can perhaps best be understood" says the bulletin, If it is taken as rough American equivalent of Alsace- LOT raine. Italia Irredenta, and the Dan zig corridor, all jumbled together. On the surface, the Tacna- Africa mat ter may appear to be merely ques- ton of whether a plebiscite shall be held and how, but there is a great deal more behind it. As a matter of fact it is intimately concerned with questions that involve Bolivia as well as Peru and Chile, though the first named country has no claim to the Tacna- Africa area itself and is not
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

trates. Next to Tarapaca on the north lay the Peruvian province of Taona with the~ port of Africa. This region Chile took for ten year period after which there was to be plebis- cite to determine to which country Peru or Chile-the area should after ward belong. The details of the holding of this pebscite were no, clearly set out. and the two countries have never been able to agree as to the procedure.
 Bolivia Would Buy Corridor
 Tn the meantime. Bolivia. which
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09
NAVAL RECRUITING
 IN CONN. CONTINUES
stations at Hartford, New London and New Haven Are Seeking Men
 for Sea Service.

The navy recruiting service of the state of Connecticut is again enlisting and re-enlisting men at their re- cruiting stations located at New Ha- ven, Bridgeport and Hartford.
 Since the resumption of recruiting May IS, 1922, total of 112 men have successfully passed the physical requirements and have been placed in the T.. s. navy.
 Age requirements Is to 35 with proportionate physique. except in the case of apprentice soamen whose ago must not exceed 30. Evidence of
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09
place and date of birth necessary i,

place and date of birth necessary in u,ery case owing 10 the fact that strict instructions require a man to be a full citizen to be eligible for enlist ment
 All men enlisting in the U. S. navy for the first time are transferred to Hampton Roads, Va, for course of Instruction: ex-soldiers' and ex-r1a- rnes are enlisted in an advanced ra- ting and transferred direct to the navy yard, Brooklyn, N. r., for equip ment, etc, for further transfer to active duty; ex-navy men and dis charged members of the naval reserve force are transferred direct to a re- ceiving ship of their selection.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

Tn pit sinking, quicksands which are encountered are solidihed by freezing with brine
New Britain herald., 1922-06-09

Although rich in minerals. Spain has comparatively few industries, and only 10000 miles of railway.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09
Royal DoIan Says

Sit takes us half our life to findl
3out what not to do, and then we'rei
ttoo old to make our experience
!!count for much. !
! Old Doc Nyal !
: Says !
INV remedies for minor ailmentsj
!. are at 4
: (George) Fox Bros. (Pete) ]
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09

ers are to be raised under dry-land
conditions the seed should be put In
rows 80 to 80 inches apart.
On the project under observation it
was intended to let the sunhowers' get
fairly well matured, about the same as
corn, before putting them In the sllo.
hut as storm broke them down 1t was
necessary to put them In the silO
earlier. The yield was from 30 to 40
tons per acre. Cows fed On sunfiower
silage kept up the usual flow Of milk
as well as those which were fed on the
grain silage. Some Of the big Holstein
cows ate as much as 90 pounds per
day. No unfavorable results could be
noticed in the flavor of the milk. While
this experiment has not gone far
enough to reach definite conclusions, 1t
indicates that sunfOwers may be con-
sidered a good crop for silage in some
localities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09
BUY PROPERTY
WHEN YOU CAN BUY RIGHT.
Here are some Exceptional Fine Bar
gains in Washburn Property

Seven room residence on rs foot lot,
stone foundation, cellar, lights and
sewer. barn on rear of lot. Price is
$11OO. Small cash payment and terms
to suit on the balance.
Duplex residence for two families,
lights and bath. Five roms and seven
rooms to a side. Fine shade trees and
dandy garage. The purchaser could
use half of the house and make the
rent from the other side pay for the
property. This place could not be
built for $4,000 today and the corner
lots are worth $1,000, yet about half
of that amount will buy the property.
Small cash payment down and the
balance on terms the same as rent.
Seven room house on west third ST.
with three lots, city water, pump,
sewer, good barn and chicken coop.
This is good place for the working
man who wants to get away from for
ever paying rent. Priced at $1,000
with small cash payment down and
the balance on rent terms.
Six room house on 4th street with
bath and other modern conveniences.
Priced low for a quick sale.
acre tract in the city limits in the
Springbrook addition. Fair house.
Land has all been underbrushed and
part of it has been stumped and
dandy corner lot on one of the best
residence streets in the city. Both
sides have basement, sewer, water,
plowed. 5000 takes the place.
Beautiful new residence. near the
Raarup farm, just one mile from the
city, full basement, hardwood floors
and about as fine residence as you
will find anywhere, with three and a
half acres of ground with it. Good
clearing and some fruit trees. This
Twill make an ideal home for some one
who wants the better class of home
with small tract of land with it.
The house was partly built a year
ago and just finished. You know the
Easter cottage. Well this is il and l
have a snap price on the place
Other bargains in real estate. Let
me know your wants in residences or.
farm property and | think / can fit
you out to perfection.
w. A. ROBINSON,
Licensed Real Estate Broker. :
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09

Misses Hilda and Anna Holman
visited their mother who is confined
at the st. Joseph's hospital, Tuesday
f
Mrs. Fred Morke has returned from
the Ashland General hospital were
she was operated on, and is doing
nicely.
Mrs. Alton and son Earl were Ash
land caller Saturday. While in
Ashland they consulted doctor in
regard to Earls health.
+
Robt. Fluck came down from Hib.
bling Sunday and is spending a few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Fluck and children.
+
Mrs. Ralph PRIME and Mrs. Ed
Plant entertained at the PRIME home
last Friday evening at dancing ant
cards. Luncheon was served.
+
| FOR SALE-Good milk cow, three
fourth Guernsey, giving 8 quarts milk
per day, 5 years old. JOHN R
GOSENSKY, 842 w. Pine st. 9th
ave. Ait
f.
A dancing party was given by the
Knights of Pythias on Tuesday even
ing, followed by lunch. A large
number attended and had a gooc
time.
+
The Ladies Aid of the Congrega
tional church will meet at the church
parlors next Wednesday Afternoon
Hostesses Mrs. Thos. Moore, and Mrs
Ellison.
II
Clyde Estabrook telephoned from
Ashland at 4:30 today and sale
"You Get Your Cigars" it's a boy
weighing 1919 lbs. Mother ane
child doing nicely. Congratulstion:
old boy.
-
The Womens Council will meet a
the Public Library next Tuesday
afternoon at 200 o'clock. An in
teresting program has been arrang
ed and all members are earnestly
urged to be present.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09
Understand VuIcanizing

and you will understand how
well we understand it when we
completely bring back to life
one of your worn out tires.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09
Two Thirds of
Promotion
Is Nothing But
Motion.
Time Your Motions.
Tick Took, Tick Took
(Watches)N

=
C. o. Berglund, of Houghton, Mich.
general agent for the Great Lakes
Transit corporation was in the city
today calling on former comrades of
the Spanish American war. He
was member of the Washburn COM
pany.
4
A birthday party was given in hon.
or Of Mrs. C. House on Tuesday even
ing. About twenty neighbors and
friends were present and delight
full time was had. Luncheon was
served. Mrs. House was presented
with a silk umbrella.
-
Little deeds of kindness, sown now
and then,
Always show the goodness, in this
world of men.
FRASER & JACKSON
Contractors & Builders
Furniture Repaired and Sawfiling
r
AS result Of the prize scale COM
petition of the 1921 Christmas Seal
Sale among the Rural Schools in
Wisconsin, the Sand Bay School,
Bayfield, County, Bayfield, has been
awarded the Fairbanks-Morse Plat
form Scale. This means that this
school will have the use of it for the
calendar year of 1922. Elsie Miller
is teacher. The school is in the town
of Russell.
This scale was first earned by the
Yderstad school, town of Kelly. Last
year it went to the Iron Lake school
town of Hughes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-03-09

Miss Elizabeth Walsh, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh, played
prominent part in the Knicker-
booker theatre disaster rescue work,
according to an article published in
the Washington paper. Miss Walsh
took hot coffee to the men at work
and continued this throughout the
night thus keeping the men at
their posts.