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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
Sconed Sutton Cuts Throat
When MurderAtten1 Fails
Gun Fails Work When Edgar Upton Tries Shoot Sweet
hearts Moher-Tries Suicide With Butcher Knife

last night the hospital authorities
held hopes for his recovery.
That the two women escaped death
is a miracle. the police say. The re-
volver welded by Upton was taken
TO police headquarter and It was
found to be loaded It's failure TO
work could not be accounted for by
the police other than 70 say the
catch in the trigger failed to take
hold.
Tipton's attempt 10 Kill Mrs. Bru-
baker and her daughter, It is said
followed his warning by Mrs. Bru-
baker that he could not keep COM
pany with her daughter. Upton, Il
is claimed, greatly resented this
treatment and since that time has
been threatening the Brubaker fam
lily with bodily harm.
He has been working at the Stude-
baker factory for the past year. and
has been rooming at the kirkpatrick
home.
Although neither Mrs. BrubakeI
nor her daughter could be located
last night. neighbors declared that
Upton had been going with the Bru-
baker girl ever since ne moved To
South Bend. The reason for Mrs
Brubaker breaking up relations with
the young couple could not be
learned. II Is said that Upton was
not content with losing his sweet
heart and Immediately planned ia
take steps to renew the old friend
ship
On several occasions, il is said
Mrs. Brubaker told Upton that he
could not see Helen any more and
: this greatly worried him. Neighbors
I declared that during the past few
weeks. Upton had repeatedly warned
Mrs. Brubaker that he was either
going TO be permitted to continue his
courtship or he would Kin them.
Mrs. Brubaker, It is said. failed tc
heed his warnings and his appear
ance at their home with a revolver
the aftermath
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
Soviet Congress
Turns to America
To Supply Bread

BY Associated Press.
MOSCOW. Dec 81-The bread
problem Overshad0weI everything
else in the all-Russlsn soviet con
gress which closed tonight How 20
feed twenty million hungry persons
in the Volga, how 20 get seeds.
horses and cattle, and how 20 per-
suade peasants throughout Russia O.
re-esta 5iish agriculture and prevent
a general collapse were the subjects
o. questions by workmen WHO az pre-
viOus congresses gave little attention
20 peasant problems r.. OHnsky.
commlssar for agriculture. vac the
man 20 whom every one turned for
answers. He directed HE eyes 20 the
west and said that help must come
from abroad. particularly America
OF the 30.QCO.0O0 pools OF .zraiu sr-
pected from America he declared
20 900 600 were necessary 20 feed
families until he harvs~- and the re-
maindsr was needed for seed. Haif
OF -1Ls amount would be maize he
pointed out that $4,000. 900 poots
would realty De needed 20 prevent
disaster. Thus far the government
has assigned only $4,000. 900 pools
OF which. the cOmmlssar declared.
not a single pood had been moved 90
the famine area.
n. Ossinsky statement moved the
congress 10 Increase the Agricultural
budget from $1,000. 900 20 5000
900 gold rubles u also instructed
thte finance comn1tssar &c ssvy q
special tax OF 5000. 600 rublss FOR
famine relief
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
HARVEY SAYS ]. S.
WILL BE OBSERVER
Will Take No Part in Supreme
Council Meeting Unless
Invited to Do So.


CANNES. France, Dec. 31.-George
Harvey, American ambassador to
Great Britain this afternoon had ms
first conversation with Premier
Lloyd George since tleir arrival
here for next weeks IA Getting OF the
allied supreme council The inter
view, which was informal, took place
at the gof club.
Ambassador Harvey told the cor
respondent that his talk with the
British prime minister was Of q gen
eral nature and did nor include dis
cussion of the submarine or any
other question IN which the United
States ives vitality interested
Mr.. Harvey let ii be known that
the United States would make no ef-
for for more active part IN the
approach ug council meeting and
said Americas position would be the
same as at the councils last meeting
in Paris, despite British reports 20
the contrary. Should the allies de-
sire the United States 10 participate
fully IN consideration Of plans for
an economic conference or in dis
cusslons OF the German Preparations
question they must request il. 9th
erwise the American representative
would sit IN next weeks sessions
only as an interested observer.
II was said today that Mr.. Harvey
might take part IN the preliminary
conversations between Mr.. Lloyd
George and Premier BRAND 4 the
submarine question should come up.
Those VINO are making arrange
ments for the council meeting. which
IS regarded as the most important
elaboration since the Paris peace
conference, have taken peace and
tranquility as their motive
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
j. S., JAPS and
DUTCH AWARDED
GERMAN CABLES
Tentative Six Power Treaty
Disposing of Problem Agreed
On by Powers.
DRAFT ROOT PROPOSAL
Interpretation of War Regula-
tons Forecast Banning of
Submarine.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 81 - The
United States Japan and the Meth
erlands fall heir to Germany's for
mer Pacific cables under a tentative
six power treaty brought forth to-
day ia the arms negotiations.
While expert subcommittee
worked on left over details of the
naval discussions the delegates to
the United States, Japan. Great
Britain, France, Italy and the Meth
erlands put their heads together
and came TO a general accord over
the cable problem.
Under the proposal. yet 10 be for
mally accepted, the United States
would secure title to the Yap-Guam
cable Japan would secure the zap
Shanghai liue and the Netherlands
would become possessed of the sec
ton connecting Zap and MeDado
The settlement would expand but
not invaldate the agreement pre-
viously reached between the United
States and Japan alone for a grant
of American cable and wireless
rights on zap island The two to-
gether would finally end the con-
troversy over zap and its cables
which began at Versailles.
on the expert sub-committees
three reached agreements and a
fourth reported substantial prog
ress.
The subcommittee on aircraft
completed a report said TO recon
mend against any present attempt
a. limitation Of air armament and
to warn against any restrictions
that might curtau commercial aerial
development
Draft Root Resolutions.
Drafting Of the Root resolution
on submarine regulation was COM
pIeted by another subcommittee
Only minor verbal changes were
made In the original proposal 70
reaffirm existing PRINCIPLES of in
ternational law in respect to search
and seizure.
Naval experts in still another
conference subdivision agreed on
standard international ton
measurem ent. 10 De applied here
after in naval discussions in place
CConunuer on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
GLOOM IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Dec. 81 Two weeks
Of preparation by Chief Of Police
Charles Fitzmorris 70 make Chi
.cago SO dry 1t squeaks' eliminated
tonight when 5000 policemen, boil
stored by scores OF prohibition
agents. went IN search OF liquor law
violators.
The zero hour came as the old
year faded and was preceded by a
barrage Of warnings and notices by
Chief F'itzmorris that New Years
eve was 20 be the dryest IN Chicago :
history.
Despite the ruling Of Judge Prindi-
Vile IN police court yesterday that
the police could not search homes OF
persons without search warrants the
police received orders 10 make ar
rests without warrants.
Let them tell IL TO the judge
Tuesday morning" were the instruc-
lions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

Having been warned by the par
ents of his sweetheart to discontinue
his attentions toward her, Edgar
Upton. % years old. Owensville. Ind,
went TO the home OF Mrs. o. J. Bru-
baker. 1917 DeMaude av., Saturday
afternoon and after falling in his at
tempt to kill Mrs. Brubaker and her
daughter. Helen, IL years old,
slashed his own throat with a
butcher knife, and as a result lies at
a point OF death at Epworth hospital.
Gun Fails 20 Work.
Mrs. Brubaker and her daughter
are today alive because of the failure
OF the revolver brandished by Upton
to work. The two women we're
forced to flee from their own home
to safety at a neighbours house SAT-
urday afternoon. when Upton ap-
peared on the scene and attempted
TO kill the whole family.
The two women were unaware OF
Tipton's presence in the house until
he beloved a warning TO them that
he was going TO kill them both. The
two women screaming and hysterical
rushed from the house as the re-
volver levelled at them failed 20
work. While Upton was trying to
adjust the gun after its failure 10
work, the two women reached the
home Of Abraham Kirkpatrick, 1921
DeMaude av.
Word was Immediately sent to the
police OF Tipton's action and Motor
cycle officers Diver and Olmstead
rushed TO the Brubaker home. on
entering the front door. they found
Upton dying in a pool of blood. a
big butcher knife that he found IN
the kitchen OF the home was found
lying beside him.
Upton May Recover.
The officers sent in a call for the
ambulance and Upton was removed
to EpwOrth hospital. At first It was
thought that he would be unable to
survive due 20 the enormous amount
Of blood ne lost, but at a late hour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

|EmboLn1ing Fluid
Still in HearSe
Fools Dry Agents

FRONTIAC. Kas, Dec. 81. - A
rusty black hearse containing the
remains of old John BafIeycorn was
in the hands Of prohibition agents
here today as undertakes. Yes
terday the corpse. so beautifully laid
out, was very much alive. for when
they found a whiskey still bubbiing
merrily over a four-burner gasoline
stove.
1--WE smelled the 'embalming
fluid'-thats how we located old
r. b." said the officers, as they
hitched a horse 20 the ancient We
hicle mad hauled the outfit 10 the
jail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
OLD GUARD HEAD
SUCCUMBS AFTER
SHORT ILLNESS
Pulmonary Thrombosis An
nounced as Cause of Penn
svlvanian's Death.
. 25 YEARS IN SENATE
Was Power Behind Throne
and Wilson, Bitterest
Opponent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3I-sen.
Boies Penro=e of pennsylvania died
here late tonight after a brief ill-
ness.
Sen. Penrose. who was 81 years Of
age. had been complain for some
days. but It was stated atedly by
his friends that his co. iuon was
improving and that he would be able
70 resume his duties ia the senate
next week. His recent work az
chairman OF the finance committee
IN handling tax and tariff legisia-
ton was greater physical hardship.
his friends said. then he had himself
realized.
Reports from Sen. Penrose'a
apartment az Wardman Park hotel
tonight indicated that his condition
was not so good and physicians were
constantly with Kim. The 2rst notice
Of his death, which occurred ~
1880 o'clock. was telephoned by a.
physician from his apartment 10 the
hotel desk
Sen. Penrose died OF pulmonary
thrombosis. as a result Of heart fall
ure. DR. Roy ID. Adams his phyri-
clan, announced today DR. Adams
and two nurses were the only per
sons in the room when the end
came
End Very Sudden.
Until a few moments before his
death Sen. Penrose. his physician
said. was quite comfortable, all
though he soon relapsed into uncon-
sciousness and A. was realized that
his condition was desperate.
Sen. Penrose's illness, after his
recuperatiou from a long siege which
kept him away from the senate for
months, started early in the week
with bad cold There was "a
change for the better on Wcdnes-
day, but he suffered "a slight relapse
Thursday. Despite that however.
he was able 10 be up and about his
apartment
The senator's brother. Dr. Charles
Peurose OF Philadelphia, came here
90 see him after the FIST cold attack.
but returned home wednesday, feel
ing that the senator was well on the
men, Dr. adams was with ar Pen
rose most OF the afternoon and
throughout hte evening
Sen. Penrose occupied large
suite on the top floor az the hotel
and il was said that ne was able 10
look out over the city this morning
before his condition began 20 change
for the worse. IL was said that ha
was particularly anxious 20 recoup
his strength so that he could return
20 his duties next week as chairman
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CCcnunuer on page twoD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
new CONFERENCE
PROPOSAL Is NOT
GAINING GROUND
Tangled Situation Presents
Difficulties to Carrying Out
Harding's Wish.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. - with
the Washington negotiations ap-
preaching their conclusion. PRIEST
Hardings proposal for a future
series Of similar international meet
ings is coming 20 the front once
more In the informal discussions
Of the delegates.
Thus far. IL outward manifesto
tiOns are taken as guide. the fu-
ture conference question has been
one Of the least clearly defined OF
all the issues considered here. Most
of the delegates believe they can
see the end of their labors in con-
necri0n with both armament and
the far east, but none seems 20 have
clear idea Of what action Is likely
to be taken in the direction Of a
recouvening Of the powers 20 dis
Cuss world problems.
When the presidents suggestion
FOR a continuing series OF interna-
tlonal gatherings first emauated
from the White House early I'm the
arms negotiations 90 was by high
administration officials that the
plan might be regarded as a step
ping stone 70 an association Of ma
-i0ns" MT. Harding IT, was de-
glared would be greatly disap-
pointed If no agreement for future
meetings came out Of the Washing
ton conversations.
tat that stage Of the conference.
when definite settlements appeared
likely in regard 10 an classes OF
naval armament AS Wen as all OF
the troubled problems Of the far
east. the suggestion found support
I'm practically every one Of the for
eiEn delegations i was agreed
that some action 10 fulfill the presi-
dents desires seemed likely as soon
as the primary purposes Of the con-
ference were attained.
Situation Now Changed.
Developments since. however.
have considerably beclouded the
prospect. Failure 20 agree on SUBJ
marines and auxiliary craft and Oh
stacles encountered in the far east
eru negotiations. are conceded 20
have presented a somewhat chang
ed situation.
Upon highest authority 81 now s.
said that the American delegation
sees no reason 90 plan a future
meeting % discuss auxiliary naval
armament until there has been IN
rals-akable evidence Of a change Of
attitude on the part OF the powers
who have found themselves IN DIS
agreement here At the same time
administration officials describe the
president as stu hoping for such
a conference. The foreign delegates.
for the most part are remaining
silent.
In all discussions Of the subject
I'm conference and administration
circles attention s. called 90 what
already has been done IN the d.
rectlon Of future conferences as
forming at least "a piece-meaI be-
ginning toward realization OF the
residents hopes The four power
treaty. providing for consultation
between the United States. Great
Britain. Japan and Fra nee IN any
threatened breach or the peace IN
the Pacific: the creation OF contin-
lfng commissions and other agen-
cles % help solve the Chinese prob
lens and the virtual decision 20
have another arms conference SIX
or seven years hence 20 discuss eK-
tension OF the naval holiday. all
are pointed 70 by American officials
as steps IN the right direction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
OBREGON SENDS NEW
YEARS GREETINGS

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3l.-Pres' .
Obregon has requested The Associa-
ted Press TO convey his personal New
Years greetings 10 Prest Harding
and the American people
During his talk with the CORE
spondents on general subjects. the
chief executive lauented the recent
disorders and casualties ia the
chamber or deputies. He said. how
ever. that lights inside the cham
bers ars tanner than open field
battles"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
GREAT WELCOME
ACCORDED 1922
BY SOUTH BEND
City Heralds Coming of New
Year and Passing of Old
With Fitting Celebration.
COLOBFUL PICTURE
Happy Gathering Attends Fes-
tivities at Oliver Hotel, In
diana Club and Others.

The final stroke Of a fieeting year
was ell that was necessary last night
at the oliver hotel 20 give the signal
for the noisiest. peppiest, most color
full New Years Eve celebration this
city has ever Witnessed. No year
ever died amidst more picturesque
surroundings, nor has any year ever
been born in such a bedlam Of noise.
Five hundred joy-filled men and wO-
rnea who crowded the rnezzanins
floor OF the hotel yelled and sang
themselves hoarse in tribute to
Baby 1922"
-9-10-I1-12- was the final
stroke OF the clock when the lights
were turned out for one minute and
the gathering became a crowd Of
happy jewellers. Here and there
groups were gathered in song: 9TH
ers huddled in corners. too excited
and stunned with IL all 20 speak:
while others still danced--danced
until they were weary. When the
lights were turned on again the air
was filled with vari-colored balloons
that hoated through a mist of con-
fetti. thick enough % obstruct vision.
Every kind Of a matchmaking in
strument imaginable was brought
into play-all these ranging from
siren whistles 10 Jazz bands.
Festivities start Early.
The festivities started shortly ar
ter 9 o'clock. and from that time
until the wee small hours OF the
morning when the party disbanded
there wasn't a dull moment II was
as 70 should have pcen-the party OF
the year The hotel management
was lavish in its endeavor to offer
the guests all the amusement pos
sible. and Manager Andy Weisberg
spared no expense.
II seemed as though everybody
was there. Prominent South Bend
business men. students homo from
school prominent society women
al mingled as one party. Here and
there around hte floor were tables
at which family gatherings sat IN
tribute 90 the new born babe.
Harry Dennys oliver Hotel or
chestrs played as they never played
before and 81 was a constant call foT
more music" 10 seemed that the
crowd was well acquainted with ev-
cry number played, for they Justify
sang every piece.
South Bend VIII wait a long time
before It sees such a colorful dance
again. Beautiful girls I'm gowns OF
brilliant Colors and hues filled the
Rotary room. The men. mostly IN
evening dress, seemed to- act as a
background by which the various
colors were intensified
But the oliver was not the only
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
Penna's Statement.
llFNioRIAL FOR WAR DOGS.

WHITE PLAINS, n Y. Dec 81.
A mon ment 20 commemorate the
war dogs who died while serving in
the trenches OF the French battle
nelds will be erected IN Hartsdale
canine cemetery. the only amin al
burying ground in America. The
memorial Will cost S2,50o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
MINE OPERATORS
SAY GOVERNMENT
MUST INTERFERE
Sees Federal Mediation as
Only Means of Preventing
Long Idle Period.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Dec. ST.
Unionization Of the non-union coal
mining fields and the equalization in
cost Of production between the diff
refent states Is the only possible So
luton Of the coal industry problem,
according to a statement issued to-
day by Phil H. Penna, seer ary Of
the Indiana Bituminous , Al Op-
orators association. Government
intervention, he declared, appeared
10 ODE the only method OF prevent
ing a long period Of idlencss in the
central competitive field after the
first of next April.
Mr.. Penna said that since opera
tors Of western Pennsylvania and
southern Ohio have declined 20 at
tend a conference looking to prep
aration OF a new contract with the
United Mine Workers Il would be
futile to hold such meeting as pro-
vided for OF operators Of the four
states Of the central competitive
field. Limited production IN Indi-
ana ne c1lAt WIS n QALtEL result VI
the market being supplied from low
er cost production mines in the nom
union fields Of West Virginia and
Kentucky
Penna's Statement
THE contract made by the coal
operators and miners Of the central
competitive district in 1920 and eff
fective until Mar. 81, 1892" said Mr..
Penna, was made by the order and
under the direction OF the president
OF the United States and approved
by the attoroney general and con
tains the following provisions in
part.
An interstate joint conference
shall be held prior 20 April I, 1922.
the time and place OF holding such
conference 10 be determined by a
committee Of two operators and two
miners from each OF the four states.
Illinois. Indiana. Ohio and west
ern Pennsylvania
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

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oContinuer on page two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

INDIANA: Generally fair and soraswhat
colder Sunday. Monday fair. with rising tenn
perature
LOWER 1IICHIGAN- Cloudy and colder
Sunday. probably snow furTles ln west por-
ton. Monday fair. with rising temperatures
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

lContinuer on page two)
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-15

near future; ]. H. Stoneman, assist
ant superintendent; Miss Georgia Ar
cher and w. R. Dolan were re-elect-
ed as Secretary and Treasurer, re-
spectively, as were also the teachers;
Mr.. English and Mrs. c. Brown were
elected to the teaching force; the
Misses Lucille Graham, Julia Sutton
and George Yost were appointed as
10 committee to have charge of the
Christmas celebration. A cantata
will be given by the members Of the
Sunday School, under the direction
Of the committee headed by Mrs. w.
Sloan. Miss Grace Miltenberger was
elected as assistant chorister; Mrs.
A. H. Simmons, chorister; Miss Mar
jorie Albertson as organist and Oscar
christensen, leader Of the orchestra.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-15

Mrs. Nina Stewart. The other OIL
GERS are appointive and these ap-
pointments will be made in the near
future. Mrs. George Gag0n gave q
report of her trip to the General
Grand assembly in Washington, D. G..
which was received with q great deal
Of interest. Delicious Refreshments
were served under the direction Of
Mrs. j., ]. Quillin.
win fond you. Bssbs DAsna
l3o.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-15

Thursday the Kiwanis Club held
their regular business session at the
Cottage Hotel. President Howard
Henderson presided, and besides the
regular routine Of business song
fest was enjoyed. E. ]. Felsted was
the guest of the club and spoke of
the dairy stock sale which is to be
held next week in Blackf0ot.
Friday morning Mrs. Sadie Hail.
day appeared before Justice Of the
Peace. Wilbur C. Allen. on the charge
of maintaining disorderly house at
the Palace Hotel, Of which she Is
proprietress. Mrs. Halliday plead
guilty and was fined $3.50 and costs.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-15

Word has been received in Black
foot Of the marriage of Miss Eileen
Younie and Lyle 8. Mitchell, OF Port
land, Oregon. The bride is the grand
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Younie
Of this place. and a daughter OF W.. A.
Youuie, former resident of Blackfoot'
who moved to Susanville. California
several years ago. Three years ago
Mrs. Mitchell spent the winter in
Blackfoot with relatives, and made
many friends who wish the young
couple success and happiness. After
leaving for a trip through southern
California, they will make their nome
in Portland, Oregon, where the groom
is employed in the Grant-Smith con
struction Co.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-15

Friday evening Otto r. Mas, Elk
allied Ruler Of the local order OF the
B. O. e. No. 1416, attended a meet
ing of the Elks lodge In Pocatello
Mr.. Herman Diess. Of Twin Falls
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
OF the Elks of Southern Idaho, was
the guest Of honor and assisted In
initiating a large class. Saturday
Mr.. Mass and L. J. Chapman, Secre-
tary of the local order, attended
special meeting in Pocatello, which
was called by Mr.. Diess. with repre-
sentatives from Idaho Falls, Black
foot. Pocatello, Boise, Nampa, Cald'
we'll. Twin Falls and Burley lodges