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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
WON'T RECOGNIZE COURT
President John l.. Lewis SAYS Kansas
Coal Miners VIII Strike.

Indianapolis. March 31-Regard-
less of the order of the Kansas court
of industrial relations extending for
thirty days the present wage scale in
the Kansas fields miners of that dis
trict viii drop their tools at midnight
and strike with the rest of the nation $
miners. John L. Lewis, president of
the United Mine Workers of America
declared today. The union chief said
that the oEder. as understood. that
It applies TO the operators. and even
II II included the miners. the union
does not recognize the right -of the
court to compel men to work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
CUSTOMS LAUNCH Is SAFE.
Fears For Safety of Giant Anti-Hootch
Cutter Quiets Down.

North Port, n. Y, March S1.-The
United States customs launch Sur
veyor, which had been missing for
nearly twenty-four hours, giving rise
to fears that she had been captured or
sunk by bootleggers, docked here this
afternoon.
1t was explained that the pilot lost
its way in the fog. but that the vessel
was never in danger The Surveyor
left New York City yesterday morning
for Oyster Bay with papers to be
served upon the crew of the alleged
rum runner Edith, which was re-
Gently seized at Bayville. L. I.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
Strike Called for April 1 Starts
Six Hours Ahead.
Complete Tieup of Work in 90
States Predicted by Union.
FORGET ABOUT KANSAS COURT
This State Named in List of
Those i'm WaIkOut.
''We Are Ready to Fight" John
L. Lewis Has Declared.

Pittsburg. Kan. March 31.-The
coal strike must be put into effect in
Kansas field tonight. Van A. Bittner,
representative Of the International
Miners union in the Kansas field.
wired to district headquarters here
this afternoon. In the same message
Bittner ordered a meeting OF the full
policy committee OF the district at
Kansas City Monday.
We do not intend to violate the
law, that is certain" Ira Clemens,
president OF the Southwestern Inter
state Coal Operators association. said
this afternoon But we have not
formulated our plans. The associa-
tion will have meeting in Kansas
City Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
when several matters facing the asso-
citation will be considered"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
WARMER WEATHER ON WAY
Sunshine and Higher Temperatures
Promised for Saturday.


There will be a considerable inn
proyement in the weather by Satur-
dav. saws Meteorologist Flora. who
promises some sunshine for tomorrow.
The rain in Kansas is practically over.
The clear weather which was general
today over Colorado and western KAN
weather was reported in the United
States today. The weather is proving
to be a great benefit to the wheat.
The highest temperature in Topeka
during the last twenty-four hours was
- degrees at 2 o'clock Thursday af-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31

miners end their shift in the mines at
that hour. The extent Of the .susRen-
sion however, will not be an exact
certainty until tomorrow, the first day
A complete tieup of union fields in.
twenty states was predicted today by
officials of the L. NJ w A. of Amer
lea at the union headquarters here
and they also asserted that 100000
non union workers would lay down
their picks.
President John L. Lewis said at
least 100000 men would join the
walkout. his estimate including the
nOn-uniOn participants. No final in
structions to district leaders We're
planned to be issued today from union
headquarters and officials declared
any move averting the suspension was
now impossible.
us by the operators declared Mr..
Lewis. We have sought in every
honorable way TO get new contracts,
but the operators have persistently re-
fused to deal with us. Then. too, the
powerful nonuniOn interests have
tried in every possible way to per-
suade the union operators TO fight the
L. NJ. w A. in order that the nom
union interests may reap a financial
harvest by operating during the
strike"
Twenty states will be affected by
the shutd own. and the only union men
expected to continue producing coal
are 5000 workers in southwestern
Kentucky, where the contract with
the operators does not expire until
April I. 1928 In addition forces of
union men viii be left in the mines to
protect property from damage.
Pennsylvania viii turn out the
largest number of men. and other
states TO be affected are West Vir-
ginia, Ohio. Indiana. Illinois, Iowa.
Missouri. Kansas. Oklahoma Arkan-
sas, Texas. Alabama, Tennessee Ken
lucky, Maryland. Michigan. Wyoming.
Colorado and Washington. Western
Canada also is expected to join the
suspension, but not the Nova Scotia
district.
Kansas was not expected to join in
the strike called by headquarters of
the United Mine Workers of America, |
the unions having been forbidden to /
do so by the industrial court Under |
the arrangement, operators are also
forbidden to cut the miners wages at
the present time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
READY 10 EXCHANGE TREATIES.
United States Notifies Others All Con-
ference Pacts signed.

washington, March 31.-The Amer
lean government today sent official
notification to the other powers of
the Washington conference that the
American senate has completed rati-
Tcation of the conference treaties.
AS soon as the ratification is com
pleted by other powers, a date will be
set for exchange of ratifications. after
which the treaties actually become
effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
CYCLONE WIPES OUT TOWN.
Crane Hill, Alabama, Loses $50, coo
and Over Twenty Homes.

Cullman, Ala, March 31.-Crane
Hill small town fifteen miles from
this city, was wiped out by a cyclone
early today. according to mesger re-
ports reaching here Several persons
are reported 70 have been killed and
a number Of others injured. Physi-
clans and nurses are being rushed to
the village from here.
Property damage to the extent OF
100000 was done by the cyclone in
this city. Twenty homes in the path
of the twister were demolished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
EVANGELIST NOW IN DELLA.
Two Weeks Campaign There Follows
His Work at Kansas City, Kan.

Della, Kan, March 31.-The Pres
bytery of Topeka has sent the Rev.
Thomas J. Graham. D. D.. of Louis
vile, Ky, to Della, where he will con-
duct a two weeks evangelistic cam
paign-
Presbyterian pastor and evangelist,
and has just completed a series of
m Getting with DR.. Douglas Buchanan
in Kansas City, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31

Suspension of work by the nations
100000 union coal miners is scheduled
for tonight with the mine owners con-
fident OF ultimate victory in the fight
over wages and working conditions.
the miners equally as optimistic. with
the exception of Illinois. where there
is note of pessimism. and the larger
industries of the country generally
prepared to Withstand a complete ces-
satiOn of coal production for periods
ranking from SO to 12O days.
While the suspension of work with
the expiration of wage agreements Of
ficially begins at midnight, reports
from Pennsylvania and Illinois today
said that some men already had quit
work in few mines there.
In Indianapolis, John L. Lewis in
ternational president OF the miners.
predicted that the shut down would be
complete in twenty states and that at
least loo. 900 nOn-uniOn employees
would join the unionized forces in the
strike in other states
The miners leaders have published
orders that there is to be no violence
and that sufficient men are to remain
On duty TO guard the mines and pre-
vent deterioration of property.
The shutdown begins with the larg-
est supplies of coal on hand in most
districts since the armistice-
The rails. consumers of 65 per
cent of the annual coal production.
reported sufficient coal on hand TO
last from two to four months. and
similar reports came from the larger
industries of the nation.
All have been stocking up for some
time.
Hopes that last minute intervention
by the government might avert the
suspension oe work ended with an an
nouncement from Secretary of Labor
Davis that the government had not
changed its original hands off policy.
The suspension of work will affect
both bituminous and anthracite fields
,or the first time in history. wage
agreements in both expiring stimuli
;aneously-April I. Briefly. the
miners demands are that present
basic wages be retained in soft coal
Ields and that anthracite tonnage
workers receive 20 per cent increase
With an advance OF 81 a day for an
:hrGcite day workers
The following table compiled by
miners officials show the numbe of
men expected TO stop work in the
principal states to he affected:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
CRANE BREAKS HIS NECK.
Trolley Wire interrupted Flight of
Bird Starting Thru Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, March 31.-A big blue
crane met death this morning when
he flew full force into a trolley wire
at the city limits of Joplin and broke
his neck
The bird was picked up by the crew
Of an interUrban car entering the city
and was brought to Pittsburg and
taken to the State Manual Training
normal, where q taxidermist will
mount it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
NASSAU FIRE COSTS MILLIONS
No Casualties Among Hotel Guests as
Island Town Is Threatened.

Miami Fla, March 31.-Wireless
messages received here today from
Nassau, in the British Bahamas, said
the Colonial hotel, containing 800
rooms, burned to the ground early to-
day Loss is estimated at more than
a million dollars
Early messages said the entire city
was threatened by the blaze but aft
erward said the flames had been
brought under control
There were no casualties among
guests, the messages said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
KANSAN HEADS ROTORY CLUBS
George Thatcher Guernsey of Indie
pendence Elected Governor.

Muskogee, March 31--George
Thatcher Guernsey, banker of Inde-
pendence. Kan, was elected governor
of the seventeenth Rotary district for
the coming year at the district conven-
ton. attended by delegates from Mis-
souri,, Kansas. Arkansas and Okla
hona, here today. He succeeds Ross
E Burns. Of Joplin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
LINER SAVED FROM FIRE.
Blaze Ragged in Holds of Iowan Fol
Over Two DAYS.

New York, March 31.-The Ameri-
Hawaiian liner Iowan has been
saved from a fire which ragged in her
line were advised today in a wireless
message from her captain
The. Iowan. bound from Los An
geles to the Panama canal zone with
a cargo. but no passengers, is due to
reach port TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
CHARLES STILL VERY ILL.
Slight improvement Was Noted for
ex-RuIer During Night.
(Rv fha Associated F7rassR

F'unchaI. Madeira, March 3L-A1tho
his fever diminished during the night
former Emperor Charles of Austria
Hungary who is i'll of pneumonia, re-
mained today in a serious condition.
The eX-ruler is in a weakened state
from the ravages of the disease and
is delirious from time 10 time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
ARMENIA KICKS ON LEAGUE
Doesn't Want "Protection'' and Asks
q. S. to Intervene.
Rv the Associated Press.l

Paris, March 31.-The Armenian
delegation in Paris plans to protest
tomorrow to the allied government
over the decision of the allied foreign
ministers to place the Armenians
under the protection of the league Of
nations.
An appeal to the United States for
intervention is planned also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
WOMAN OUT FOR GOVERNOR
Mrs. W. ID. MOwry of Kansas City.
Kan. Files Declaration Today.

Mrs w d Mowry, Kansas City,
Kan club woman. today filed her
declaration Of candidacy for governor
ON the Republican ticket. Mrs MOwry
is the first woman TO ever file as a
candidate for governor and the first
candidate to file for state office this
year.
more office work and less ora
tory" is her campaign slogan. which
she announced some time ago Mrs
Mowry formerly lived at Parsons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
ELECTRIFY 100 MILES OF KATY
Oklahoma City to Atoka Route Would
Be an Interurban.

are said to be under way to electrify
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
short line. from Oklahoma City to
Atoka, a distance of about 100 miles.
BOndhOlders of the short line.
WHICH has been divorced from the
main system of the Katy receivership,
are said to be fostering the movement
It will. it is said, enter the interurban
business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
JAPAN FOLLOWS OTHERS LEAD.
Russian Recognition Depends on Her
Attitude at Genoa Conference.

Toxic. March 31.=According to the
Japanese press today, Japan has de-
cided TO follow the course of the pow
ers in the Genoa conference with ref
erence to recognition of Russia and
the signing of a commercial treaty
with Russia
The attitude. assumed by Russia in
the conference will govern Japans
future course. the press stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
STRIKE SUMMARY

The strike will begin at one
minute past midnight
Approximately $4,000 miners
will lay down their tools
Two hundred thousand non
union miners may join them.
Twenty states are affected
The country has reserve coal
enough to last three months
The government will keep
hands Off until the public begins
to suffer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31

isy of work under present wage con-
racts was completed today by the
-ountry's half million union coal
miners. Officially their suspension of
work was set to begin tonight at mid
light but virtually it was to start six
iours ahead OF schedule for most
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
Ad CIub Is aacking Concordia.

ConcOrdia, March 31.-The Con-
cordia, Ad club has launched a move
ment for a publication to advertise
Concerdia. The first issue of the pub
LEGATION. which will be known as the
Concordia Trade News. probably viii
appear in April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
Arbor Day HOLIDAY AprdI 22.

Washington, March 31.-President
Harding today told a delegation of
Nebraska congressman, who called
upon him at the White House, that
he would issue a proclamation com
memorating the fiftieth anniversary
of the founding of Arbor day. which
will be considered on April %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
SaIina Bars Carnival Companies.

SaIina. March 31.-The board of
public welfare at q meeting last night
announced that in the future no per-
mits would be issued to carnival com
panies to show within the city limits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
COAL STRIKE
READY IN ALL
FIELDS TODAY.

One Hundred Per &c mt
Walkout in All Mines Pre-
dicted by National Union
Heads Who Expect Large
Following in Non-union
Districts as Well as Other
Fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31
Traffic Law ABCs

Para graphs from Topeka'o ordi-
nances governing motor traffic
issued by Motor Vehicle License
Board of Topeka.
II. Must have adequate brakes
In good condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-31

The above dispatch would indicate
that the agreement signed last night
In London was to be effective i'm
m ediately.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
ELKS' REHEARSAL
COMING ALONG FINE

The Elks' frolic and MINISTRIES are
getting in shape for their show to be
held at the Auditorium theatre next
Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and
when the curtain GOES up on the first
act the audience will have the sur
prise of their lives.
The different committees have
worked hard day and night to make
this the biggest show they have ever
had, and from the array of talent it
promises to come up to their expecta-
tions. The snappy dances and songs
of the end men are ipterspersed with
witty local jokes. the chorus of over
forty voices, and the up-to-date bal
lads by the best voices in the city
will be well worth the price of admis-
sion.
The banjo playing of Mr. Daily will
be one of the features of the show,
also Sam Gibson singing witch Ha-
eel" will keep the audience laughing
from start to finish. Happy" Wilson
will sing Read EN- and Weep and
the way he puts a song over lifts him
out of the amateur class.
Tickets are now being sold by mcm-
bers of the club, also Mr.. Paul Hen
derson, chairman of the ticket com
mittee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
REVIVAL AT MYRTLE
STREET SUCCESSFUL

The Mcleod meetings at he Myr
tie Street Methodist church are meet.
ing with much success. On Sunday tn,
building and annex was filled with az
interested and enthusiastic audience
and large congregation almos
filled the main building on Monday
night although it threatened rain al
evening.
Evangelist Mcleod is a forcablc
speaker, original. and a believer il
the old-time religion He is said tt
have as much action as Billy Sunday
but by no means an imitator of that
evangelist. Will Mcleod is jus: Will
Mcleod.
His sermons both on Sunday anf
Monday night were to Christians. He
showed them their faults and failures
and their opportunities. "a revival
can not be worked up" he said, it can
only come when men and women are
anointed with the Holy Spirit. Again
he said, Disarmament will never pre-
ven. war, destroy their battle shipf
and scrap their guns, but as long as
the old selfish nature remains within,
If they can fight no other way they
will go back to clubs as our ancestors
did"
There will be a service this after
noon at $3.50 and another at 1880.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
VISITING STARS
CONFER DEGREES
Interesting Meeting At Masonic
Hall TOnight-West Virgin
ian To Be Initiated

An important event of this evening
in fraternal circles will be the exem-
plification ofNthe degrees of the Order
of the Eastern Star in the Masonic
hall, corner of Florida avenue and
Main street, commencing at 1880
o'clock.
The officers for this occa sion have
been chosen from among the visiting
Stars who are spending the winter in
Lakeland and for this reason special
interest is being taken in tonight S
program.
AS already provided for, the follow
ing will fill the various Offices:
Worthy Matron&Annie Squires of
Covington Chap err, Covington, Ohio.
Worthy Patron-C. II. Alexander of
Martha Washington Chapter No %,
Sistersville, West Virginia.
Associate Matron-Violet ]. Kelly,
Violet Chapter No. As of Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Conductress-Jeanette Waltz OF
Alliance Chap err, No. 296, Alliance.
Ohio.
Associate Conductress - Maude
Gardner of Fern Leaf Chapter. No.
Sc, Jacksonville, Mich.
Secretary Mortimer Lake of Myr-
tie Chapter, No. rs. of Ithaca, Mich
Treasurer--Maggie Lake of Myrtle
Chapter, No. rs, of Ithaca, Mich.
Adah-Jessie Yothers of Smithfield
Chapter, No. 332, Smi hfield, Ohio.
Ruth-Agnes Black of Royal Chap
er, No. 235, of Ireton, Iowa.
Esther-Minnie Haines of Falls
Chapter, No. 245,. Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio
Martha-Gertrude Cornelison, Fall
en- Leaf Chapter, No. 80, Placerville,
California.
Electa-A. Irene Wilson, of Mary
land Chapter, No. 2, Baltimore, Nd.
Pianist-Winifred Brush of Adinor-
am Chapter No. %, Manchester, VT.
Warder-Flora Fowler of ROYAL
Chapter No. 217, Watseka, Ill
Sen inel-David Harris of Weston
Chapter, No. 40, Weston, West Vir-
ginia
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES C. Alexander of
Martha Washington Chapter No %,
Sistersville, West Virginia.
Marshal-Lula B. Maxwell of Lady
Washington Chapter, No. 2S, Chicago.
Ill.
The soloist will be c. o. Waltz of
Alliance Chapter, No. 296, Alliance,
Ohio.
The candidate for this evening will
be A. Bruce Harris of Weston Chap.
ter, No. 40, Yves on, West Virginia.
A cordial invitation has been ex-
tended to all visiting members of the
order to be present at the Masonic
hall this evening to enjoy the beauti-
full and impressive ceremonies of the
Eastern Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
REPUBLICAN CLUB
HEARS SEVERAL
PROMINENT MEN

The Republican Club held the big
gest meeting of it's history Monday
evening at the Woman's Club building,
when members and interested visitors
gathered for the regular monthly ses-
sion.
DR.. c. A. Vincent, a lecturer of ma
tional renown, who is wintering at
Winter Park, addressed the club on
the topic, American Citizenship,
handling the subject in clear, able
manner.
J. H. Wendler, of Winter Park,
president of the Florida National Pub
fishing Company, which is to begin
the publication Of the Florida Post on
February Is, spoke of the aims and
policies of the prospective paper.
Short talks were also made by w.
H. Griffin, managing editor of the
Post, and J. w. Eslinger, president OF
the Florida Finance Corporationu.
Mrs. w. l.. Schoch, accompanied by
A. Allyn gave a lovely solo, and was
Obliged to respond to an encore.
Refreshments of sandwiches and
coffee were served, and an enjoyable
social period followed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
Mary Elizabeth Kuhr
Has Lovely Birthday Party

Mary Elizabeth Kuhr, the charming
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs c. A.
Kuhr, was hostess to a dozen Of her
friends at a Dir hday party at her
home, Dixie on South Boulevard,
Monday afternoon
A peanut hunt was the source of
much enjoyment, as was also the old
time game of Donkey"
The decorations used were those OF
Valentine Day and in the center of the
table stood beautiful cake with sew
en- candles.
Many pretty gifts were received by
the little hostess.
The delicious refreshments consist
ed of ice-cream, cake and candy.
Those present were Ruby Brown,
Maxine Brown, Gertrude Avery, Ka h.
rine Norvell, Mary Watson, Mizell
Smith. Marian Shoemaker, Clayton
EdmonsOn, Billie Clonts, Wilfred
Wolfson, Billie Mcdonald.
Mrs. Kuhr was assisted by Miss
Maudaline Brown.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
MRS. ]. L. BRADBERRY
WILL LECTURE HERE
ON RESCUE MISSIONS

Mrs. ]. L. Bradberry, of Zephyrhills
will give an address on rescue mission
work at the gospel tent on East Nor.
ton street, Thursday evening.
Mrs. Bradberry has had wide exper.
fence in this line of work, having been
connected with the Florence Critten-
don homes in various parts of the
United S ates. She is now opening
in Zephyrhills home for fallen girls,
which is the first of its kind in the
state.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this lecture and to become in.
terested in the important work to
which Mrs. Bradberry is devoting her
time and energy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
RUSSIAN MONEY

Mrs. H. Moskovits, of the Crane
Leader store, has collection O
money sent her by relatives in Russi;
and representing three different Rus
sian governments. Her family los
heavily with the overthrow of The
car and The consequent invaldatiol
of the money of his regime. Mrs
Moskovits has both coins and pape
money of the governments of the car
Kerensky and the Bolsheviki; 100
rubles OF the current money is equiv
alent to one cent of United States
coin
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
POLICE FORCE SLAUGHTERED

London, Feb. Thy the Associate
ed Press IA mob CT 1000 Indian
Nationalists volunteers amt villagers
attacked the police officials at Chau.
raj on February and killed the entire
stan of officers. the Waterman and
eight armed police who were aent a.
reinfurcstnents, says telegram re-
ceived by the india officers today
from the British commissioner Ut
CefAkpur, In til northeast section Of
III United Provinces,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-07
OPENING BIDS POSTPONED

The opening cf bids on the South
ern College buildings, which was set
fer today, has been postponed until
next Tuesday, the Ash. when it will
take place in the office of DR.. w. o.
Lemasters. business manager of the
college, at nine O'Clock in the morn
ing.