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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
GRAIN.

Minneapolis. Jan. 19.-Colder
weather in the winter wheat belt and
buying made a strong wheat market
today. Early reports of scattered To-
sales of choice milling wheat at
1c advance i'll premiums helped senti-
ment. and prices responded to mod
crate buying with offerings light. May
wheat opened steady to firm and low
at the start was low for the day. the
price moving up steadily TO s1.21 SIS,
l $50 over Yesterdays close and hold
ing around $1.21 q good part of the
session. July started 1c higher and
advanced , 5-Sc. durum was 1c high
er. Coarse grains were firm without
much feature.
Corn futures advanced S-Sc and
held firm. Oats. rye and barley mov-
ed up moderately. May fax advanced
&c with offerings light.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
WHAT GRAND FORKS PEOPLE
+" WE'RE DOING
THIRTY..FIVE "A
G
The pastors rooster froze it's linn

The pastors rooster froze it's limb.
Mr.. Denote thinks it is not the
proper caper to have John L. Shlli-
vans mail come in the 7. NJ. c.. A.
box, as it did today.
The house bill for the construction
Of a railroad bridge over the Red riv-
er in Grand Forks county will be re-
ported favorably to the house.
If it be true that Big Sullivan
broke his hand on Cardiff last night,
low would be Il good chance for some
local pugilist to whip the big un'
when he comes here next Monday. He
deserves it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

A~N W NASPA So0Aky was III vi dkAO
Forks today to take charge of a man
wanted in that county on charges
which have been preferred.
Son Born-Mr. and Mre. r. A.
Haug of Churchs Ferry have an
nounced the birth of a baby son. Mrs.
Haug formerly vas Miss Lefty Hogan
Hoganscn of 702 Walnut street.
Bangs Lcavcs-Phiip r. Bangs,
state commander of tho, American Lee
gion, left Wednesday noon for Indian
apolis, Ind, where he will attend a
conference of national and state Off
Gals of the Legion to be held on Fri
day and Saturday.
At Jamestown-J. r. Poupore of
the Grand Forks county, board of
commissioners is at jamestown at
tending the annual convention of
county commissioners in North Da-
kota. Governor r. A. Nestos and I.
j. Moe, president of the North Dakota
Good Roads association, were i'm
portant speakers on the program.
No Arrests-No arrests have yet
been made in connection with the rob-
berry of the PaletZ grocery at S25
Fourth avenue. it was said today. En-
trance to the store vas made Tues
day. some time after IL D. M. and
about S25- worth of provisions and a
small amount of cash was taken, it
was reported.
Many Attend School-Several new
students enrolled in the night school
at the second session held Wednesday
evening in the high school. At present
there are LOG enrolled. according to
Superintendent w. c.. Stebbins. Fa-
.cilities are available for many more
it was said. especially for those who
wish to attend the citizenship class. AT
present there are only is. in this di-
vision.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
TO WIS.
STUDENTS MUST BE
CENSORED IN FUTURE

Madison, Wis, Jan. 19.-Regents of
the University Of Wisconsin late yes
terday took a definite stand against
permitting an open forum in uni
versity buildings where speakers
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Save Money through the Grand
Forks Building & Loan Assn. So
series stock now available. Secre-
tary's office, Ala DeMers Ave.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
LIBERTY BONDS
METAL.

New York. Jan. l9.-Copper,
steady: electrolytic spot and nearby
10 "a Oil: later IA.
Tin. steady; spot and nearby 32.S7:
futures 1900.
Iron steady: prices unchanged.
Lead. steady; spot s4.7O "a 4.S0.
Inc, quiet: East st. Louis delivery
spot $4.75@4.S0.
AutiInOnY Snnf S45O
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

After laughin' an cuttin' up with his
family, Mrs. EN- MD0ts' brDkhcr sui
ctded t'day by drtnkin' holiday liquor.
!Alfus remember that tn law doeeN'
say, unless you WIZ under tn influ-
cnce O. white mukc, OF have . wife an
soine little cfaiidern," VI you won't
emba<rass tn pardon board.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Candy and Bakery Sale Saturday
at .Pratt's G%roceferia Cor the benefit
of the Near East Relief. Sale begins
at 10:30.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
COTTON.

New York. Jan. 1s.--Cotton futures
closed steady; January ITS: March
17.1f. May 17.48; July 1896; October
1898.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
RAIL
RESOLUTIONS
ARE ADOPTED
CONTINUED from pake -

proposal which would have author
lied an inquiry into existing conces-
sions. in China. it was the general i'm
preston among the delegates today
that this had been perma1ently lde-
tracked when it wac stricken out Of
the resolution yesterday befOr6 Adop-
ton OF its other provisions.
DeSNite the view Vt many Delegates
that this feature constituted the most
sweeping provision of the American
plan it was Represented as the opin-
ion of the American delegation today
that it's elimination did not material
ly~ weaken the effect OF the resolution
as there would still he opportunity
under remaining provisions for ex-
where both parties agreed to it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Have you been to Frank Drosky's
big Sale? You should see the crowds
they have-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

-" -
II you want to save, walk across
the river to Frank Drosky's big sale
Adv.
Have Q been to Frank Drosky's
big Sale? You should see the crowds
they have-Ady.
$6.75 Per Ton fo, lump Ignite in
load lots: Indiana tove size $l1.50 per
ton. q. p. 'Coss, phone l551.-Adv.
Green Stockings will be presented
by the Junior Glass Of Grand Forks
nigh hoo Saturday at city auditori-
UNI at s:16 instead of tonisht-Adv.'
Safety and 7%-We offer choice
First Mortgages in amounts to suit TO
net 10. Offerings and information
on request. E.. j. Lander &, Co.-Adv.
Notice OF Change OF ManAgcrs-E.
E.. Banks will conduct the city sales
department Of the James G.. Doyle
Coal company, formerly managed by
f. A. Fair.-Adv.
Miss Jessie Alderman will lecture
on The New World" Monday eve
AZ y H. LII, OF AC Ex1oL y Id pklSL
church; auspices of Business and Pro-
fesaonal Women's club. Admission
5Oc.-Adv. Y
Victor Records Reduced-10-inch
Black Label, double faced Records
now listed at S5c, Reduced to .75c;
l2-inch Black Label. double faced
\, Music Csc store.2Ad Nou"s's Piano and
Card of Thanks-We wish to thank
our friends and neiEhbors. also the
Modern Woodman Lodge at Fordville,
N. d.. for the kindness shown at the
death and burial of our beloved wife
and mother. also for the beautiful
floral offerings. Signed Sam Adler
and Children.-Adv.
Bank Officcrs-At the annual
meeting of the directors Of the North
ern State bank. held on Wednesday.
these officers were elected: President,
e. j. Lander; vice president, w. f.
Klyver; cashier. S. c. Hendrickson;
assistant cashier, Arnold T. Berg; as
sistant cashier, H. o. Melby.
Senate VOtes-At 4 special meeting
of the wonen's senate Of the state
university on Wednesday, a proposed
plan for the control of student publ
cations at the university received q
favorable vote. The plan had pre-
viously been endorsed by the mems
conference.
Gfrard 70 Speak-Paul Girard, who
spent six months in. France last year
will speak on the conditions of France
following the world war: at the regu-
lar meeting of the French club to be
held this evening at the Delta Gamma
house. 1900 University
DcAfolay Elects-Richard Watson
was elected master councillor Of the
Ivanhoe chapter Of the order of De,
Molay at a meeting Wednesday night
He takes the place of Edgar Massee
who resigned. Other officers named
were senior councillor, F'inlay Cam
cron; junior councillor. Fred Allen
scribe, Joe Shulze; treasurer, Johr
Hale.
Will Have Gun-According to Cap.
: tain H. L.. Edwards Of Company M
the local guard unit, this organization
will retain its present designation anc
be equipped with machine guns
Under the new organization of the ma.
tional guard, the last company in
each battalion is q machine gun com.
pany. This company could have re.
manned a rifle unit by, changing it,
designation to "F,," but when the mat
ter was put up to the enlisted per.
vote on the old letter I'M"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Sheriff Hcrc-Sherin o. H. Steffe-
u of Mclean county was in Grand
Forks today to take charge Of a man
wanted in that county on charges
which have been preferred.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES.

Washington. Jan. 19.-Charges of
use of official influence in civil service
appointments are to be investigated
by the senate civil service commission
under a resolution adopted today by
the senate. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

II you want to save, walk across
the river to Frank Drosky's big sale
Ads, 49, ------N 49,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

$6.75 Per Ton for lump Ignite in
load lots; Indiana stove size $l1.5O per
ton. e. p. .Coss, phone 1551.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Green STOCKINGS will be presented
by the Junior Glass Of Grand Forks
l school Saturday at city auditori-
UNI at S:15 instead of toniEht-Adv.'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Mix leftover cooked fish with curry,
place in 4 border of cooked rice and
reheat.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

II you buy one shirt for $500 you
get another for &c at Frank Drosky's
ADV.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Safety and 7%-we ofe choice
First Mortgages in amounts to suit TO
net 10. Offerings and information
on request. e. j. Lander e. Co.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
Muslin NIGHT Gowns

Sleeveless models with shoulder straps so
greatly favored, others with built-u shoulders or
the cunning new wing sleeves. Somc<are tailored.
some have cross stitch trimming and others lovely
enbellished embroidered styles.
S1.50 Gowns on sake during Benncr & Bcggs
AAO dNC az
$e.GO Gowns ON sale during Bcnner & Beggs
WHttS SiAc at =. -. .. 1s0V
S3.25 Gowns On sale during Benncr & Regis
White Sale at 81 60
S4.25 Gowns on sale during Benncr & BeGgs
White. Sale at s.. 40
$500 Gowns on sale during Benner 4 Bcsgs
White Sale at $500
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Miss Jessie Alderman will lecture
on The New World" Monday eve
ming. s p. M, at the First Baptist
church; auspices of Business and Pro-
fessional Women's club. Admission
50c,-Ady, IA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Notice Of Change OF Managors-E.
E. Banks will conduct the city sales
department of the James G. Doyle
Coal company, formerly managed by
f.. A. Fair.-Adv. .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Victor Records Rcduced-10-incl
Black Label, double faced Records
now listed at S5c, Reduced to .75c;
l2-inch Black Label. double faced
Records nov listed at $1.35, Reduced
to $l.c5. Q. Young's Piano and
Music Store.|-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Card Of Thanks-We wish to thank
our friends and neighbors. also the
Modern Woodman Lodge at FordviIle,
N. D.. for the kindness shown at the
death and burial Of our beloved wife
and mother. also for the beautiful
floral offerings. Signed Sam Adler
and Children.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19

Senate Votes-At 4 special meeting
of the women's n a of the state
university on Wednesday,, a proposed
plan for the control of student publ
cations at the university received a
favorable vote. The plan had pre-
viously been endorsed by the mems
conference.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
BELL REFUSES
To BUY SENATE
MEMBERSHIP
Sensational Allegation Of Plan
to Have Senator Crow
Retire.

Special Dispatch 10 Tho Inte!liGencer.
Pittsburgh, March "a bold alleseo
attempt 70 finance the seat in the Cniteo
States senate held by william u. CROW
chairman OF the Republican state COM
m!ttce. at the record prohth:tive hSurs
Of s650,GO0 has failed. at least as far as
John A. Boil. Pittsburgh millionaire
picked for the Grow succession, is con-
cerned.
This IS the clcarcsl indication tonight
out of the storm that broke today over
the reported plan :" have Senator crow
III in Mercy hospital, resign from ths
senate in favor Of Hci' who was IN turn
It Is alleged. TO uud"r"r!ie financial ia
bilIties placed ~ $4,000.
Making little or -" effort tonight I"
b,jnI; the fact q rrurosition had bsSa
made to him. MT. Bell said:
You can max" I; i!st as strong
Won like will make no settlement WIN
,uvone In return for seat IN the
United states senate. There has been
NO such settlement By me, there never
will he. and will not have anything 10
do with any such an arrangement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17

Riverside, y. j., Mar. To-
Prosecutor j. II. Kelsey Of Bur-
Iincton county announced TO-
night that he would petition the
board Of frccholdcrs and Cover,
nor Edwards to offer rewards fOr
The capture. dead or alive, Of the
SLAYER Of John 7. Brunen, circus
PROPRIETOR. killed in his home last
Friday night.
Under the New Jersey law tIie
board is authorized to offer from
$500 20 So. 900, and the state from
$500 to So 500.
Word was awaited anxlously by
authorities from County Detecting
Ellis Parker, who left with a
state trooper today for an un'
known destination, on what ne
characterized rs one Of the hot
Test" tips vet received.
Parker said that the tip ap,
pcarcd Of fair value. and he hoped
Io return with a prisoner or evl-
dcncc that would result in an ar
rest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
Death of.
WonlanMay.
Be Murder
WITNESS IN TRIAL
ASPHYXIATlON VICTIM
Testified in Case Of Brother
in-Law Accused Of Half
Million Robbery.

New YORK March IG.--Fciice we:c
seeking t. determine tonight what con-
mcciior. r Any, existed hctwoen tho
death Ny asph! XiatioN rf Mira. Martha
Haps and the tangled affairs Of s. G..
Blowers & Company, Wall street brokers
lr canned goods. who failed recently.
and Alexander & Baldwin. exporters
who were robbed ct approximately a
half m!ll"n dollars
Mrs. Zapr's death March . the day
before she was supposed TO continue hc-
testimony in bankruptcy proceedings
agains, the firm. was described as due TO
"acc:dca,lal aaphyx!at!ou.' by Or. NJ. T..
Martin. deputy medical examiner o.
Kings coUnty.
Mrs Zapfs brcthcr-;n-lR Richard
Krctmcr and William Spencer Thomas
former employees o. the nrm OF Alex
ander 4 Baldwin. arc being held IN SIC
600 bal each ON charge of rohhing their
employers of suma estimated as h.E"
as $500. 900. L. II. Thomas former
manager. Is being sought.
Tho Blowers nrm failed SHORTY after
The arrest or krc;m"v and Th"ma".
Mrs Hapf testified concerning the
purchase Uc 4 house hy krctzmer ~ the
bankruptcy rrtcccd'rEs She said slr'
lent her hrothcr-in-iaw $4,000 70 pay
for tho house. but her explanation was
not accepted and she WAS asked To- re-
turn. The next day her husband re-
ported she had been found dead in the
kitchen with q gas Jet o3cn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
DETROIT MILLIONAIRE SPEEDSTER SENTENCED
TOULOUSE OF CORRECTION FOR F|VE-DAy TERM
WIFE WEEpS WHEN THE JUDGE GIVES DECISION
Princess Fatima TO
Reclaim Costly Jewel;
NAVAL Aid" in Trouble

>.,.. yor,, March 1f-(By the Asso-
....., r-c..,-Trr Princess Fat'ma.
r.h,o, ~ ,rrhantstan. for
...,an g., n.r lay,,~. pcrcft Of her forty
Crur carat diamond. and denied further
''"' ,.,l,,d,. strrnod
>h''''' - '''' ~ ,h
INTO taNicn" To-Day 10 "'''o
steamer city @: Lahore ard ehp"rhsn
,r,,r lc~ -l,rsc ,ounE prinCcl!ngS loF
WIN H'' ''',' r,r,,sned
VOYAGE I" I}on.D"H II - sun
NV the British government nut sne "IN
,.o,.,,..d IN. rje-.
..,,,,,5cJ sn,rcvr Gro
N"h't"' SH' ,-.r,o
nud those WI" AN'" no" ',''
80 . Jew months ago had cnoe" away
.,orht.I # sho had Il purse 70 hold the
,,.4 board II WAS said shc
\ ,,, wv, IN recover
hau nec'''e" ,,,,,o Sam
Hcr o!E uiI'''"'N - A,
The CITY Of Lahore was out VA '''o ~
l,.,.,. tnrirh; Tie British consul gem
., ,bos. u.ho inquired
e'"' WI" .-r,ro.,r,s =
that h@ an" t"e e"'t'''
.ro Interested IN tao d"ings OF the o"C'
wealthy lady who daZZlcd Broau"A! '"s'
t,L >-,,,en InwnI and a little
summer W." ''' ,, 90 NJ,
later Ns!t"d the Nh''e i'oN''
ushcrcd iuto the presence OF lrcS'"c"'
,I,rI,,,. ,r,,N NJ! the dignity due TO
E"!n' h"'I.' c.,, coycrorcot was
nc ~ ,,oh, n tho A carat
H"'''"s -" 49, ',r,,,css brought into
u.dh'""" .,'f ,'.,,.,n,, Lu,y md then
AiAcf!'t "''0"' '''
: u,Sh ~ S'-y w,.,,ho-r who took OF his
r.,,.,, and nm. ON 4 naval UNI
.t'''"'. w.. w. u.opt 10 the White
,"'h ~" IVA rr,siJcnt Harding he
House az SioI oscor, for Princess Ia
8 vas '"c T., ,rorhrc tnday. lie was
uh'"' 49, SE 1no haW IN nrnoklyn on an
p"t NhUt' ',Y,,I,r him wI;h having
.nu''tn'e". I',., atGccr IN tho United
lmN'Tf"ht't" ",, ,,bnr e. oop was
States nav, ~" ,,a. '''o ,,-a,.bi,,,,,,.r -
loaded on MS ""'i ', ,'-a,nn,i...
Authorities S''' &c" .'','U'., 80 r,..
Z |" take nm 10 '"y U-c,,,h.r,, Wa
similar 'ho!C'"'"1 C.', ~ ,Jo,t Icr-
tho man VII" P'' "I'" ,ha .,,r,..or
cnH That h" was l"H' '"c '''' ,r,,e
Inr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
SFFK RFP||RL|CAN CONFERENCE.
tn DISCUSS SOLDIERS BONUS

said the petition would be presented
There will be some speculation as TO
whether formal conference call would
operatr 30 decay consideration OF inc
Legislation.
Chairman Fcrdncy declared cmphati-
.allv Iha. :; st!ll was his determine
ijnu - bring the bill up Monday unoer
q SUSPENSION Of the rules. II that cou!o
=. done. and e not. - call II up tues
day under a spcc!a; rule. = such rule
could De- obtained.
Speaker Giilctr is due 70 arrive mere
tomorrow from Florida. one day ahead
Of ;hc cri.ina' schedule. and at that
.,mc tho question OF whether tho BILL
vii. h> taken up Monday probably VIII
nc sa,;ich. Mr. Fordne" said the con
ference with the speaker would be IN
rcrfert harmony" and that = MT. Gil
,sit held against suspension or the
Jules - would proceed with plans 70
bring the measure UP under speciaI
ru.c.
May Vote Tuesday
The r;.lr.nap zen: on to s;'E tAat u
VI, ror n:- dca!:c 20 ':iH:t debate; tAa'
# n, rra a,urc r.rN :ak"r Up unie!
.usv,r-i..,, Of 80 ~u.e. r. TrG.J IS 1.
u,,r'u.,.,. ..o...:; tu- tNo da,S Of dis
(continuca cn rae. rourte.n)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
FOUR WOMEN ON
ARBUCKLE JURY

SIN Francisco. March 16.-Thc jury
IN the roscoe Arhuckle case was fnaIly
rompIetcd and sworn In at the conciu-
sion of the court session today.
The film comedian is facing his third
trial on 4 NauSlauGhtcr charge IN con-
nnctiNn with the death OF Miss Virginia
Rappe. film actress.
Four women Grc on the jury.
Final selection OF tho jury came after
the defense had used eight perem1tory
CHALLENGES and tha state four. The
work Of picking The jury was started
Monday.
Jndg, Louderhach ordered the jury
locked up for the period or the tr:"'
AMI the male Jurors were placed uAd'T
cuar rd Of two deputy sherins. mauo"
WAS IN charge Of the women.
The Jury contains a publisher, broker
re-ircd Iinuor dealer, banker. house
wives and business men. Two alterna-
tives were chosen Saturday. the court
having ordered n recess over Friday -
Patrick's day.
Late today Miss sharon. d prospective
Juror under examination said she had
been approached regarding her conF'c-
tIans in the CaSn since she had become
a member or the pane.
She sa!i that several da%s ago "o-
man. representing herself to he mem
be-of the Women's Protective LeaEnS
had called her on the phone and asNro
he. opinion regarding Arhuck!c,s SG;!'
or Innocence. she said she replied:
II he is guilty they arc ail guilty.
Miss sharon explained that her ques-
toner did not give her name but ap-
reared anxious to keep uH the cNnTeTsa-
ton. volunteering the opinion that the
trial was costing the people OF San
Grandson n lot Of money
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
Confessed Bigamist
TO Appeal fol-. Help
to Numerous Wives

indianapolis. Ind. March 16.-An ap-
neal to some Of the numerous wives is
10 be made IN Isaiah Moore self-con-
ressed h!ga!nist. for them to be Hit-
ncsscs in his hrha'' when he goes on
tr,a! here on indictments charging hin,
with t;ga!ny, embczziemcnt and srano
larceny.
Mn,rc said his defense would be that
his nervous conditions at times caused
him 70 lie irresponsible. fact which ne
said some os his wives could csa ohsh
L.. their testimony. which he SAID no
felt would win len:ency for him.
II think ] can depend on Helen Hard
grove. Of Augusta, kansas said Moore.
"If she refuses to stand by ne. I'll Try
some Of the others"
Miss Hardgrovc has denied marriage
! 10 Moore. who in turn declared he was
! the man who became her husband.under
! the name OF ]. II. Jarvis.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-17
BUSINESS MEN AND
FARMERS INDICTED FOR THEFTS
FROM RAILROAD Of S6,000,00l
Ring of Thieves and Fences
Alleged to Have Operated
at Buffalo, With early
Loot Amounting to Over
Two Million Dollars.

Buffalo, y. v. Mar. l6. --ThcttS
u merchandise from New York
Central railroad ears on an cnor-
nous scale resulted in the indict-
mcut today by d federal grand
iurv Of railroad detectives. saloon
keepers. merchants, chauffeurS
aud farmers. who arc alleged t"
have made up a ring Of thieves
ami fences that handled goods
worth $2.OOO.OO0 4 year for the
last three years.
Whiskey and alcohol comprised
The chief loot of the ring durin"
the year. it was said BY Peter T..
Bentley of New York. special a.
torney for the New York Central.
Since January. 1921, thirty-onc
robbericS Of cars containing liquor
have been reported. and the
claims on these total $I5O,OO0.
Workings OF the Plot
With the alleged Connivance OF rail-
road police detailed 10 guard the
trains. yardmaSt"rs, switchmen and
other railroad employees. it was pos
sihla for thieves 10 remov" goods from
a car and reseal il. so THAT the footing
would not be discovered al once.
The car selected. Mr.. Bentley said,
would b. taken 0ut Of a train and pu;
On a switch. Alter tho car had been
robbed and the contents loaded into
trucks. the seals would be replaced
and the car put on an outbound train,
with no records % the delay.
This system. he said. made Y dill
cu,, 20 locate the point at which the
thett< occurred. and = required many
weeks OF work 10 poin, 20 the Buffalo
and other Niagara frontier points "a
the probable certer ~ operations.
Lived in princeIy Style.
Among the men indicted were John
. J. Maloncy. former chief Of the New
York Central police force here. and
! several inspectors ana plain clothes
detectives who were discharged sew
eral months ago IN the early stages OF
| The inquiry. Others indicted we're in
! tho service o. the railroad until today.
, Because or the high prices and
ready market 'or the stolen hQuor, II
is said. several alleged members OF
the ring have piled up tidy fortunes
The bank book of one switchman IN
der arrest shows 4 balance OF $4,000
Another is said 10 have displayed
81. .0nN. and had been living in prince
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