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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
SAYS FAIR PRICE
AGREEMENT STOPS
HIGH COAL COSTS
Sec'y Hoover Says Runaway
Coal Market Has Been
Brought to Halt.

WASHINGTON. June Shy A.
P)-Agitation breaking out on the
floor of the senate over the admin
istration's efforts TO keep bitumin-
Gus coal prices from climbing dur
ing the strike were met Thursday
night by Secy. Hoover with a state
ment asserting that the essential
thing about coal prices is that the
runaway market has been stopped. J."
Except for "a small percentage OF
the present producers who have re-
fused to cooperate" he continued.
prices have reached the level
reached May Is and the public has
been protected from a repetition OF
1920 conditions.
Precipitated by Sen. Walsh. dem
ocrat, Massachusetts. who declared
that the public patience was being
exhausted by coal operators taking
advantage Of agreements reached
with Mr. Hoover 10 boost their
prices TO the retailers. discussion of
the fuel situation became general in
the senate today
"ExtortiOn is going on with ap-
parent government approval" Sen.
Walsh said. explaining. however,
that he did not wish to criticize
Mr. Hoover. The latch. however,
he declared. had been fooled" by
the operators into approving a max
imum fair price of $3.50 a ton for
coal at the mines
Some OF the senators have been
misinformed. Mr. Hoover said by
misleading statements from a small
group OF retail dealers who object
ed strenuously 10 any attempt TO res
train prices"
Mr. Hoover declared that the re-
tailers had addressed the same fig
ures 10 him as they had 10 the SEN
ators In describing the present coal
situation and made public his reply
10 Homer D. Jones. president Of the
National Retail Coal Merchants as
sOciation. in which he took issue
with the retailers position that an
advance OF $50 a ton for coal 20
the householder was warranted as
a result Of the recent negotiations
with the operators.
Assuming from the association S
statement that 1t was opposed TO
any governmental policy controlling
the production or distribution OF
coal. Mr.. Hoover expressed the be-
lief that the association does not
wish 10 cooperate in the prevention
Of pr0fiteering in this time OF emer-
gency' and that such a change OF
view after recent promises or CO.
operation did not represent the vast
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
ROYAL WEDDING
CLOSELY LINKS
BALKAN NATIONS
Ancient Pomp Marks Mar.
riage of King Alexander to
Princess Marie.
PICTURE OF BEAUTY
Ceremony Unites Rumanian
Family With Younger
Dynasty of Serbs.

BELGRADE. June Shy a. P)
Medieval pomp and splendor
marked the wedding here Thursday
Of King Alexander OF Jugoslavia
and Princess Marie Of Rumania.
Nearly every nation in the Old and
New World was represented at the
ceremony, which linked the dynas-
ties OF three Balkan countries. form
ing a powerful barrier against fu~
ture wars IT, this turbulent part OF
Europe. The event prOba bly, will
remain unmatched for a long time
in Balkan annals for its political
significance; the lavisnness and
beauty OF It's settings; the enthusi-
asm and fervor of the people: the
picturesqueness of the professions.
and the quaintness of the presents
TO the bride and groom.
The bridal gown was an antique
creation OF white crepe Georgette,
with long court train. embroidered
in pure silver and crystals. and the
princess wore over her tulle veil
shower of Stimulating gold strands.
She was a picture of girlish beauty,
dignity and grace as she was es-
cOrted 10 the altar by her father.
King Ferdinand Of Rumania. From
her shoulders fell a large court
mantle in brilliant silver, at the
lower end Of which the double arms
Of Rumania and Jugoslavia were
embroidered in silver and gold
King Alexander presented his bride
with a massive crown Of gold. set
with diamonds and rubies. each
province Of Jugoslavia having con-
tributed a precious stone TO the
diadem
The King. who entered the church
arm in arm with Queen Marie. his
future mother-in-law, woref the
bright fuIl-dress uniform of a Serb
ian general His best man was the
Duke OF York. son of King George
Of England.
Youthful as Daughter.
The Queen of Rumania, who has
come to be known as the mother
in-law Of the Balkans" looked al
most as youthful as the daughter
she gave in marriage. She DOM
mated the entire ceremony. and next
TO the bride was easily the most con-
spicuous and charming figure in the
cathedral. When she was not re-
ceiving the congratulations of her
friends. she was busy giving direc-
tons for the execution of the we'd
ding
The marriage was solemnized by
the Serbian patriarch in the ancient
Byzantine Cathedral OF Belgrade.
AS the bride and groom walked up
the aisle a TIE Deum was sung. The
marble altar. resplendent in por-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
STATE-LAKE THEATER
BUILDING DAMAGED

CHICAGO, June S.-(By A. %
More than five thousand persons
blocked traffic on state street down
town Thursday while the.- watched
ere i'm the State-I.ake theater
building when did damage estimat-
ej ~ s75,0g6. Police reserves were
.aGed out 20 dispense the onlookers
and prevent q complete .rafi" tieup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
LIGHTNING AND
MOTOR TROUBLE
DELAY FLIGHT
Rickenbacker [ nable to Reach
Chicago ON Second Day
of Trip.
AIMS AT DENVER TODAY
Will Leave Niles at Daybreak
With Hopes of Flying LOO
Miles In Day.

After an almost miraculous ESCAPE
from injury when his an-metal
Larsen il plane was struck By
lightning in Detrait Thursday after
noon and being forced hy this acct
dent and later accident al y psi
lanti. Mich IS miles from Detroit
10 abandon his attempt 30 break the
time for an airplane trip from De
troit TO Chicago. Capt Eddie Ricken-
hacker. American ace. on the sec
ond leg Of his transconunental trip.
was forced to land in Niles last night
by darkness The trip % Chicago
and thence 10 san Francisco viii be
resumed at 3 o'clock this morning.
Capt Rickenbacker and his party
planning 10 leave Niles az daylight
They rassed the night al the Forler
hotel in Niles. thoroughly exhaust
ed after the narrowing events Of the
second day Of the trausconinental
trip.
Lightning Hits Plane.
Just 20 minutes before the peer OF
American aces and bis party was
ready TO take off AT . o'clock from
Packard field in Detroit for Chicago,
with the aim OF reaching Chicago In
about two hours and a half. the
plane was struck by lightning. Nor
man Mcclellan. one of the men az
work in putting the plane in readi-
ness for the take of. being struck by
the bolt. and so seriously injured
that he is lkely 20 be paralyzed
permanently If his injuries do not
prove fatal second mechanic
was stunned but only slightly in
jured Capt Rickenbacker. and the
other members Of his party. inciud
ing Eddie Stinson. another fier and
STEPHEN Hannigan OF Indianapolis.
newspaperman. who were nearby
at the time, were not injured by the
/ bolt.
Forced Down at YpsiIanti
Taking of from Packard field az
4:21 Thursday afternoon. after re-
pairs had been made 20 the light
ning-struck plane. Capt Ricken-
hacker was forced 70 land again az
Ypsilanti. % miles from Detroit A
/ leaking water jacket was the cause
Of the trouble at this point. and a..
the time IL was doubted II the
Journey could be resumed again
Thursday or not. Temporary re-
pairs were made. however. and after
only a slight delay. the trip was re-
sumed. the riane reaching Niles IN
safety shortly after & O'Clock. dark
ness making further flight too
hazardous.
Denver Goal Today.
Disappointed IN not having reach
/ cd Chicago az least Thursday. after
having covered the distance from
. New York 10 Detroit on the first day
I Of the transconunental trip Wadnes-
day. Capt Rickenbacker and party
retired Immediately and planned on
a start ar daybreak for Chicago.
with the hope OF reaching Denver
by Friday night
The first DAYS trip. from the fly
inf field at Mineola 20 Detroit was
made in hours and IS minutes
The distance from New York 20 De-
troit is approximately 675 miles.
whereas the trip planed for Friday
from Niles 90 Denver is arproxi-
mately 1850 miles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
POSTAL HEAD RETURNS

WASHINGTON. June s.-Post-
master General Work returned 10
Washington Thursday after a three
weeks tour OF inspection OF import
ant postoffices in Indiana and other
states. convinced, he said. that pos
tai service was never better nor
personnel more satisfied.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
IRISH REFUGEES CAUSE
GLASGOW MUCH ALARM

GLASGOW. June S-(By A. P)
A serious problem is facing Gias-
Cow as a result OF the fockug here
Of refugees from the troubled parts
of northern Ireland Nearly 1000
men. women and children have ar
rived thus far Halls for their ac-
commodations have been opened by
Catholic priests.
Pitiabie scenes are being Wit
messed as the refugees arrive. one
woman with five children said her
house had been burned and she had
had 20 leave her husband IN hos
pital Many of the refugees are
pennIless and only half clad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
FILE MOTION FOR NEW
TRIAL FOR MRS. Carl

STEEIBTvTLE Ind, June S.
by a. PA motion for new
trial was fled in Shelby circuit
court here Thursday by attorneys
for Mrs. Clara Gibson Carl. whO was
convicted last Saturday Il second
degree murder ana sentenced 10 life
Imprisonment. Arguments on the
notion viii be heard June p Mrs.
carl was found guilty OF numbering
her second husband Frank Carl by
administering arsenic IN his food
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
Volume

The News Times carries
more display and classified
advertising than any other
newspaper in this vicinity.
And it costs less, per thou
sand circulation til an is
charged by any other news
paper published in Northern
Indiana or Lower Michigan.
News Times space is in de
mand because it brings big re-
suits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
MYSTERY NOTE.
MAY CLEAR UP.
WARD MURDER.
Garage Employe Presents SEN
sational Clue at Grand
jury Investigation.
NAMES UNKNOWN FRAN
Think Note Belongs to Mem
Der of Card Party in Ward
Home on Murder Night.

WHITE PLAINS. y. Y, June s.
CBy a. P)-Discovery of a note on
the floor OF a machine taken 70 a
CARA &c for a wash served Thursday
TO lift the curtain of mystery sur
rounding the card party held in the
Kew Rochelle home of Walter 5.
Ward, the night he shot and killed
Clarence Peters.
At the same time the Westchester
county grand jury, resuming its in
vestigation OF the case after a days
recess. went into conference with
Dist. Atty. Weeks over newspaper
reports Of it's activities and the ne
cessity for greater secrecy during
the inquiry When the jurors ad-
journed until next Tuesday after ex-
aiming FIVE New Rochelle Police
men. nothing could be learned re-
garding the nature of their testi-
mony.
The note--the latest clue in the
mystery which has been puzzling de-
tectives since May 16-was turned
over 20 the county authorities by
BENJAMIN Kendall. an employee in a
White Plains garage He said he
found the letter. addressed to Mrs.
Charles Dubois of Atlantic Highland
y. J.. in car belonging 10 J. Frank
lin Burke of Scarsdale. connected
with a New York wooden firm.
According TO Mr. Kendall the note
read in part:
Fran was there when it hap
pened and left at 1890 The glass
-, lie .
not from Wards car at all II came
from mine. Walt didn't arrive until
$3.50 although Beryl was waiting"
Communication was esta blished
whit Mrs. Alfred II. Hook. who lives
across the street from the Wards,
and who is a sister Of Mr.. Burke.
Mrs. Hooke's fxst name, Frances is
abbreviated into Fran by her in
/ Inmates.
Broken Glass
Asserting that her sister had told
her of losing the letter, Mrs. Hooke
who said she was one of those who
attended the Ward party the night
OF the shooting. said that Mrs Burke
referred by 'it' TO the breaking Of
the glass in the windshield of her
car when il crashed into another
on the Ward driveway Mrs Du-
bois. she said. was a close friend,
and Mrs. Burke wished to let her
know that the broken glass on the
Z drive did not represent the pane
which Ward said had been punctur-
ed in his coupe in pistol battle
near the reservoir with Peters and a
band Of alleged blackmailers.
According % Mrs. Hooke. her sis
ter had left the Ward home and
had neglected 10 take a wheel of
/ before starting her car. This caused
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
AGENCIES
AS MEANS TO END
BUILDING STRIKES
President of Union Saws In.
dustrial Court Absolute
Necessity.

CINCINNATI, O., June s.-By A
P) - Establishment of national
agencies to eliminate strikes and
solve other troubles of the building
industry was favored Thursday by
John DOnlin. president Of the build
ing trades department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, who told
the department annual meeting here
that the whole nation is tired OF
strikes and lockouts and dEgusted
with the institutions that make them
possible.
Unless the industry remedies its
troubles he said, I'VE must admit
the industrial court is necessary"
For solving the strike problems
Mr.. Donlin advocated a board OF
labor union officials. vested with all
responsibility for strikes and he
compared its authority in strike
control with that Of congress in
making war For other troubles OF
the industry he favored periodical
meetings OF the union chiefs 10 pro-
mote harmony among the various
crafts. and also the creation, under
/ supervision Of a government de-
( partment. of a council OF all ele-
ments in any way connected with
the industry
The only way 10 minimize strikes
and lockOuts is 10 minimize such au-
thority as can order a lockout or
strike" said Mr.. Donlin, adding
that persons responsible for strikes
L IN cit
ity." and often include hired dis
turbers"
Metal Workers Meet.
Two other departments OF the fed
Grafton also held their annual meet
ings. the gathering OF the metal
trades union delegates being marked
I by adoption OF resolution approx
/ ms Pres't James O'ConnelIs re-
port complaining that the govern
ment administration was hostile 20
labor, and adding that Pres't Hard
/ ing had favored a national board
founded on the principle of the Kan
sas industrial court act
The metal trades department also
went on record as favoring estab-
lishment OF cost finding agencies.
/ Doth FEDERAL and state, declaring IL
was "a notorious fact that in some
staples the selling price is 800 10
500 percent more than the combined
items OF labor costs and all over
head manufacturing expenses"
The meeting OF the union label
trades department was marked by
the presentation OF officers reports,
p-asf+ " JaV-u Sa~1.rf-- +ho. .La
year had been marked by the open
shop" movement adopting a label.
which action he said was caused by
the union movement for purchase
only Of union labelled wares.
While the meeting OF the build
ing trades department did not take
up the dispute that led 10 the with
drawal last year OF the carpenters
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
NOMINATE OFFICERS.

LOS ANGELES. June s. The
nomination Of officers occupied the
closing hours Of Thursdays session
OF the 18th annual convention Of
international Rotary clubs The
election Will bs held tomorroR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
HEAT oVERCOMEs MANY,

CHICAGO. June s-Many persons
were overcome and FIVE persons died
OF heart disease superinduced by
heat Thursday as the thermometer
touched IS degrees, the, highest this
year,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09

Indiana: Partly cloudy Friday
and Saturday. probably local thun-
dershowers. somewhat cooler Friday
in north portions
Lower Michigan: Unsettled weather
Friday and saturday. probably show
ers; cooler Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-09
BONUS MEASURE
FINALLY PLACED
BEFORE SENATE
Sen. McCumber Presents Bill
After Sen. Williams At
tempts to Stop Action.
MAY DELAY tariff F
As Now Drafted, Legislation
Would Give Veterans Choice
of Four Plans.

WASHINGTON. June S-(By A.
PD-The soldiers bonus bin was
formally presented Thursday 10 the
senate after a first effort by Chair
man McCumber Of the finance COM
mittee 20 report it az the opening Of
the session had been blocked by
Sen. williams democrat Mississippi.
\ Sen Williams was absent from the
Tsenate when Sen. McCumber pre-
scented the measure for the second
time but came into the chamber a
few minutes afterward The pre-
sentation followed a quorum call
and was without discussion. The
bill automatically went 10 the SEN
ate calendar.
In attempting 20 offer the bill
soon after the senate met at II a.
m. today. Sen. McCUmber said that
"in the very near future / hope 20
be able 20 lay aside the tariff bill for
a day or so for the purpose Of con
sidering and passing If possible the
compensation bill"
In the soldiers compensation
bill he added. I'VE have nothing
but an American bill. / hope We
shall be able 10 dispose of it as an
American measure in the same spirit
that we voted for appropriations 10
carry on the war
Sen. Underwood. Alabama. demo
cratic leader. expressed the hope that
when the bill was called up It would
be by a vote Of the senate and that
unanimous consent for its Consid
Grafton would not be requested.
II should be very glad" he added
eff the bill went over until after the
elections so that the American peo-
voice their sentiments on their sub
jet
Injury 20 People.
Sen. Underwood said he felt that
the bonus bill, If passed. will not
3only work injury 10 the American
people. but win in the end work an
injury 20 the men whom IT proposed
20 help.
Il realize so far as am concern
ed" he continued. that any effort
on my part 20 prevent the passage
OF this bill viii be practically futile.
] recognize thai what 1 say repre-
sents on the democratic side only a
few senators and only a few senat-
ors on the republican side.
Sen. McCumber then sought 20
eend the bill 90 the senate calendar
under a unanimous consent agree-
ment. made necessary by parlimen
tary procedure but Sen. Williams.
an opponent Of the measure. object
ed Jumping 10 his feet Sen.
Ashurst Arizona, said the war
profiteers" had been paid their
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-03
SERGEANT DIES OF
 TRAIN INJURIES
Miners Body Badly MangIed
 Found Near Trafford. Funeral Today

Thomas Sergeant, Trafford, miner
 at Nyota mines. two miles above Traf- ford, died yesterday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock from injuries sustained when
 a freight train of the Louisville and
 Nashville railroad ran over both his legs, badly mangling them, yesterday about noon.
 Funeral services of Sergeant will 1 take place this afternoon at Trafford. | from the residence of his mother. The body will be shipped this morning by Johns Undertakinf company. who took charge of the remains.
 Rufe Sergeant, brother. stated that
 from what information he was able to- obtain, his brother boarded the freight train at Trafford, although
 his destination was unknown. From l the position in which his brother was ] found, Rufe Sergeant stated that he
 had evidently fallen from the top of
 the train and had been thrown across l the tracks, his body being outside the idllS anu Llo diAPAtotSo ASoD N"~ >@tN inside. A negro walking up the track found the unconscious body of the
 white man and immediately notified 1 police.
 The injured man was brought to
 New Castle on section foreman's hand car and transferred there to
 Johns ambulance, which had been
 summoned. and died two hours after his arrival at the hospital. No offi- cial report of the accident had been received at the local office of the Louisville and Nashville at late hour last night, officials said.
 Sergeant is survived by his mother
 Mrs. Georgia Sergeant; his widow, one brother, Rufe. and eight sisters, Hattie, Cora. Martha, Nora, Malcie, Loula. Minnie and Lela Sergeant. all of whom reside at Lehigh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-03

Market quotations service (begIns at 2:30 o'clock p. m., standard Cen- tral time).
 I. Closing quotations: New York Stock Exchange, New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Ex- change, Chicago Board of Trade twheat. corn and oats). Liberty Bonds.
 2. Quotations: Morris avenue (Bir- mingham) on fruits. produce, live stock beef. hides and tallow and poultry. Local (Birmingham), secu- rities ] Musical concert by local artists tbegins at S:S0 o'clock D. m, Stand ard Central time).
 1. Opening announcements and tuning in.
 2. Baseball results. 8. Vocal solo, selected, by Mrs. North Duncan. . 4. Vocal solo. selected, by Mir. Arthur Thomas.
 5. Vocal solo, selected. by MT. NJ. M Hughes.
 6. Vocal solo, selected. by MT. James K. Stewart. "The Harry Lau- der of the South
 '. Bagpipe solo, selected, by MT. RODerl n. OampDeH.
 g. Vocal duet, selected, by Mir Arthur Thomas and Mrs. North Dun can.
 To- Vocal solo. selected. by Mir. Arthur Thomas.
 II. Vocal solo, selected. by MT. M. M. Hughes.
 12. Vocal solo, selected, by Mrs. North Duncan.
 13. Vocal solos, double number, selected, by MT. James K. Stewart.
 A. Bagpipe solo, by Mir. Robert H, Campbell.
 15. Encore, by MT. Robert H. Campbell.
 Is. Closing announcements and signing off.
 Note: Effective July 10, 1922, our evening concerts will begin at 8 o'clock p. m., standard Central time, instead of S:30 o'clock p. m.. as here tofore.