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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
CASE TO GRAND JURY MONDAY
Try to Prove Mrs. Hall Knew of Pas
tors affair With Mrs. Mills.
(Rr the Assncinted PressN

New Brunswick. Nov. 14.-An at
tempt to prove that Mrs. Francis
Stevens Hall knew of the relations
between her husband, the Rev. Ed
ward Wheeler Hall and his choir
singer, Mrs. Eleanor r. Mills, for
some time prior to their murder on
September IA, will be made by Spe-
ciaI Deputy Attorney General Mott.
before the Somerset county grand
jury next week.
This was announced today by the
special prosecutor during an interview
in which he discussed his plans for
the presentation of the case to the
grand jury which will begin the
taking of testimony next Monday
A dirty old calendar m the home of
Mrs. Jane Gibson, self claimed eye
witness of the murder, will play an i'm
portant part in establishing the truth
of Mrs. Gibson's story when the Som
erset county grand jury takes up the
case.
The calendar in the case is in the
home of Mrs. Gibson. 1t will be used
to prove that Nellie russell, the ne
gress, who refuted Mrs. Gfpson's eye
witness story, was wrong aDout the
date of the night on which Mrs. Glib
son called at the Russell nome.
The Russell woman in an affidavit
claimed that Mrs. Gibson called at
her home on the night of September
14-the night of the doupre murder
and consequently could not have been
upon the Phillips farm where the
crime was committed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
DUAL. CONTROL A FAILURE.
Rail and Utility Commissioners Would
Abolish Labor Board.

Detroit. Nov. 14.-Amendment of
the transportation act to clarity the
question of jurisdiction of federal and
state commissions was one of the
major matters for discussion facing
the thirty-fourth annual convention of
the National Association of Railway
and Utility Commissioners which
opened here today.
A report urging abolition of the rail-
way labor board and the transfer of
its functions to the I. C. c. and enact
ment of legislation which would en-
able the commission to enforce its or
ders was submitted to the convention
by the associations committee on pub
lie ownership. The report said such
steps would prevent a recurrence OF
the recent strike and retard sentimen
in favor of public ownership. The re-
port said sentiment for public owner
ship was growing.
1t was claimed by the report that
with the labor board and 1. c. c.
functioning a dual control was estab-
lished that had proved a failure and
the system was wrong in principle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14

The retiring Republican governor
and the incoming Democrat governor
met for the first time since the cleo
ton just before the Kausas-Nebraska
football game at Lawrence last Sat
urday. 1t was an awkward moment.
But the retiring and newly elected
executives quickly disposed OF, the en-
barrassment as they shook hands and
Governor Allen extended his congrat-
ulations to Governor-elect Davis.
Il didn't know just how. that meet
ing would end" said a nervous DEM
ocrat as he talked with Davis after
the meeting in the K. U. stadium.
why" inquired Davis.
''Wen," replied the nervous one,
'T didn't know but that Henry might
be a bit miffed and would possibly
rough you a Bit
-.Oh, that's like my Irish friend
that was bitten by the dog" replied
Davis. "A sympathetic neighbor asked
asked Pat. Sure and what the divvel
did the dog have to get mad about p :"
Today there was even greater evi-
dence that the diplomatic relations of
the retiring governor and his success
sor would not be strained in the least.
Governor Allen wrote to Davis asking
him to accompany him to White
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, for
the annual conference of governors.
Governor Allen will Introduce Cover
noF-eIect Davis to the state executives.
TITS rather funny. tho" said Gov
ernor Allen. that with all the protest
against junketing that the first meet
ing Davis is to attend is one where he
must pay his own expenses. There is
no provision for paying our expenses
from state funds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
OF WORK
Labor Conditions Improved in
the Middle West.
Very Few Men Are Idle, Says
Federal Director.
fny the Associated Press.a


Kansas City, Nov -14.-Employment
conditions thruout the middle west are
better than they have been in two
years, Richard T. Jones, federal dis
trict employment director, said today.
Building operations are continuing on
a large scale with indications that
they will increase. Mr.. Jones added.
Mr.. Jones has just returned from
an inspection trip in Minnesota and
Wisconsin and reports that lumber
camps are operating at full speed.
The metal industries are operating at
nearly capacity, according to reports
received by him. Railroad shops are
adding to their forces daily and oil
fields are furnishing full employment.
Very little surplus laDor is reported
anywhere in the region Dallas and
San Antonio are among the few larger
cities that report slight surplus of
common labor. In some sections
surplus of agricultural laDor is report
ed now that the fall farm season is
drawing to a close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
MRS. MAC SVINEY ARRESTED
Eight Others Taken in Custody Near
the British Embassy.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Mrs. Muriel
MacSwiney. widow of Terence Mac
Swiney. former lord mayor of Cork.
was arrested today with eight other
women members of the American As
sociation for the Reorganization of the
Irish Republic, while marching before
the British embassy armed with ban
ners demanding the release of Mac
Swiney's sister, Miss Mary MacSwiney.
who is held prisoner in the Irish free
state
At the police headquarters the nine
women were held in $500 bail each
after police officials had consulted
with United States District Attorney
Gordan, Mrs MacSwinney announced
that she would not attempt to furnish
bond, and the eight others indicated
they would follow her example and
remain in Jail awaiting trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
Letter Written by w. S. Patter-
son Is Made Public.
Refers to Proposed Strike ON
Santa Fe November 10.
DON'T GET CAUGHT" HE SAID
Warned Members Posting the
Notice To Be Careful.
If New Workers Would Quit,
Strike Would Be Won.

Albuquerque, Nov. IA letter
bearing the typewriter signature Of
w. S. Patterson, secretary-treasurer
of the machinists union on the Santa
Ee system. which letter Mr.. Patterson
admits writing, has been made public
here. It refers to a proposed strike
on the Santa Fe system to be called
Albuquerque, November Z, and is adj
dressed to all chairmen. 1t follows in
part:
The enclosed circular letter be-
lieve is Explanatory.
I'm order to make this effective. 1t
will have to be handled very care
fully. Mail one of these to all Gan
unprintable name is used) whose
names and addresses you are able to
secure up to the 18th, not before, then
endeavor to have some of them
turned loose in the shops on Monday.
the 18th. 1t might be a good idea
also to have some of them posted
around the shops, but be careful not
to get caught posting them, because
it might be construed as a violation
of the Daugherty injunction.
Would Worry the Management.
Don't read this at your meetings
or let any information concerning it
get beyond your executive COMMITTEES
before the 18th. You may not be able
to start a movement or this kind at
your point, but it will at least serve
tne purpose or giving the manage
ment some worry, and anything that
damages the morale of the bosses
helps us just that much.
However, I want to say to you that
this walkout is going to occur at some
other points and if these birds in your
shop have their own welfare at hear.
they will get busy ana make it unapi-
nous. This is cold blooded illness
proposition. We want to win the
strike and win it quickly. and believe
me if these fellows can be injuced to
walk out, the jig will be up right now
Wanted Origin To Be 8
my activities in this matter may
mean trouble for me. therefore, do
not, under any circumstances permit
this circular to get out of your possess
sion and be careful not to reveal 10
-hny one from what source the en-
closure came to you"
The enclosure referred to, Patter-
son admitted, was one also dated Mo-
vember z, and signed THE Com
mittee," purporting to have been writ
ten by union shopmen on the Santa
Fe who either did not strike July /.
last, or who have returned to work
since that date, and urging all organ
lied workers ON the road to strike,
November 15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
Phillips Murder Case May
Reach the Jury Today.
State Demands That Death
Penalty Be Inflicted.
DEFENDANT APPEARS "BORED"
Defense Has Attempted to Put
Blame on Another.
Final Arguments in the Case
Are Now Being Made.

Los Angeles Nov. 14.-Apparently
bored TO extinction" Mrs. Clara
Phillips, alleged hammer murderess'
sat in Judge Houser's courtroom to-
day-perhaps the last day of her
trial-and listened to Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Charles Fricke with all
the eloquence of a finished lawyer,
demand of the jury that she be sent
to the gallows Tor having snuffed out
the life of Alberta Meadows by beat
ing her to death with a hammer.
Mrs Phillips, with her head tilted
slightly forward, seldom moved from
the pose-like position she has held
thruOut the trial. Occasionally, how
ever, when Fricke was unusually .caus-
tic in his 6enunciation of her, she did
look towards him and seemed to ask
under her breath sis that So"
Fricke did not use kid gloves in
his argument. In no uncertain terms
he demanded the jury to convict Mrs.
Phillips of first degree murder which
Carries with it the death penalty.
Blame On Another.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Phillips
listened to her attorney, Bert Herring
ton, plead with eloQuence that match
ed that of FEcke, for a straight ac-
quittal verdict. All day she heard
Harrington in as vicious attack as was
ever made on anyone, shift the blame
from her shoulders to those of Mrs.
Peggy Caffee, who the defense claim
struck the fatal blow that killed AL
berta Meadows.
When court opened today, it was
problematical whether or not the case
would go to the jury this afternoon.
Fricke was expected to close in time
to allow Judge Houser to charge Sbhe
jury before the evening adjournment.
An imm ediate verdict was expected
by courtroom hangers-on, altho some
were willing to wager the case woul1
end in a disa agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
TENTH DAY OF HUNGER STRIKE
Mary MacSwiney Continues to Fast
Fighting in Ireland Increases.
(py fba Associatad Prass


Dublin, Nov. 1.-THE current in
crease of activity of armed forces OPP
posing the Irish government is at
tributed to reunion of the political
and military wings of republicanism.
This, among other things, resulted in
the reappointment of Eamonn de
Valera as president of the Irish re-
public" with a council of state claim
ing sole legitimate authority in Ire
land.
Mary MacSwiney, one of the woman
generals of the Republican irregu-
lar army, who was captured on No
vember 4 by Free State troops, en-
tered the tenth day of her hunger
strike today. She said she would
starve herself like her brother, the
late Lord Mayor of Cork, unless lib
Grated.
Might terrorism is increasing in
ireland and numerous casualties were
reported TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
BIG STEAMSHIP IN DISTRESS
All Passengers of the Monte Grappa
Saved by Liner.

Bar Harbor, Me, Nov. 14.-A radio
gram received here early today said
that the White Star liner Pittsburgh,
bound from New York for Bremen,
was standing by and giving all neces-
sary assistance to the Italian steam
ship Monte Grappa, which had broad
cast S. o. s. distress signals a few
hours before.
N According to wireless messages
flashed over 1000 miles on the At
lantic and intercepted here, the Monte
Grappa was listing to port in heavy
seas.
Latest radio communication said the
Pittsburgh was able to handle the
situation" and mo further help was
needed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
Federal Prisoner in Desperate
Effort to Escape.
Mexican Finally Shot Down and
Taken to Hospital.
FIVE GUARDS ARE STABBED
Thrust Thru Heart Kills Cap
tain A. III. Leonard.
Prisoner Is Joe Martinez, a
Murderer From France.
fBr the Associated Press.l

Leavenworth. Kan, Nov. 14.-In a
desperate but unsuccessful attempt to
escape from the federal prison here
shortly before noon today, Joe Mar
tinez, serving a sentence for murder,
fatally stabbed A. H. Leonard, captain
of the guards, and knired four other
guards, two dangerously.
Martinez was shot by one of the
guards and later taken to a hospital
after he was found hiding in a coal
bunker The extent or his wounds
has not been determined.
Attacked From Behind.
Captain Leonard was standing near
the power house when Martinez came
from behind and stabbed him thru
the heart with a knife which he had
secretly obtained.
The four other guards whom he
stabbed were Martin Lengyel, George
kin. Dodge and Logan were the
most severely wounoed. All five
guards lived in Leavenworth.
Convicted in France.
Martinez, Mexican, served as a
soldier in the 125th inrantry during
on a charge of first degree murder
and sentenced to serve twenty-five
years. He was received at the LeaV-
enworth prison in December, 1918.
After Staying Leonard, Martinez
reached a point in the yard where
Guard Lengyel was on duty. The
guard did not know of the attack on
Leonard The convict again brandish-
ed his eight-inch knife and before the
guard could move, to defend himself,
he had been slashed several times.
Other Guards Opened Fire.
Martinez next encountered Logan,
Dodge, and Durkin- welding the
knife viciously he wounded the Of
ficerS and escaped in the direction of
the power house. Other guards, at
tracted by the disturbance. opened fire
from their stations along the prison
walls. The prisoner, was wounded but
continued until he reached the pro-
lection of the building. He took ref
uge in a coal bunker.
Efforts to induce the convict to sur
render failed. He still was armed
with the knife and warned guards
against entering the bunkers to bring
him out. A call was sent to Fort
LeaVenworth for tear gas bombs. Be-
reached the prisoner and disarn ed
him. He is being treated at the prison
hospital.
others Ran for Cover.
Great confusion existed in the
prison yard after Leonard was slain
Convicts sought cover in prison build
ings as guards opened fire on the
slayer. None attempted to aid Mar
tinez, however, and none took ad-
vantage of the situation to make a
break for liberty.
Prison authorities believe Martinez
may have become crazed suddenly.
Leonard was one of the oldest en-
ployes in the prison in point of serv-
ice. He entered the federal service as
a guard shortly after the prison was
established. In the mutiny of 1901,
when one guard was killed, and sev>
eral wounded, Leonard fell from the
prison wall and was injured severely.
While he was helpless on the ground,
an armed prisoner approached to kill
him, but was persuaded not to by an
other convict.
Leonard was a veteran of the Span
ish-American war. He is survived by
his widow and two children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
|. W. W. CARDS FOR TICKETS
Trainmen Let Members Ride Free,
Portland Mayor Charges.

Portland. Nov. 14.-Many railroad
men on roads leading into Portland
are recognizing I. W. W. membership
cards and giving free rides on freight
trains to their bearers, Mayor George
L. Baker declared before the supervis-
ing and constructing commission in
explaining the water front strike
situation.
eve have evidence that in many
cases I. w. w. cards served as tickets
to Portland" he asserted. Some of
the trainmen will not allow ordinary
tramps to ride. but those who carry
red cards are given free transporta-
ton. AS a result many I. W. w. have
come to Portland who could not have
come had they been required to pay
their way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
OIL FIRE is DYING OUT
Loss Included 100000 Barrels of Oh
Valued at 81, ,OOO,O 900.

Houston. Nov. 1.-THE Humble oil
field fire is practically extinguished,
and little or no fear now is expert
enced that the flames WIZ spread to
tanks adjoining.
Some 750. 900 barrels of gulf coast
heavy gravity crude have been con-
$1,o0O,O0O.
The oil consumed was the property
of the Gulf PIPE Line company. sub
sidiary of the Gulf Oil corporation. of
Pittsburgh. in which Secretary Mellon.
of the United States treasury. is
heavily interested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
Seek ReIease of Prlsoner.

Boise, Idaho, Nov. 14.-On the con-
tention that his confession and turn
ing states evidence extenuated his
crime, and that he rendered the state
a service at the trials of his alleged
superiors, an array of prominent
Idahoans yesterday urged the pardon
board to free Harry Orchard con-
fessed slayer of Idaho's one time gov
ernor, Frank Steunenberg, in 1905.
The application was taken under ad-
visement until November n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
KATY STRIKER is INDICTED
George Mccormick First To Be Ar
rested for Violating Injunction

Parsons, Kan, Nov. 14.-PhiI Zim-
merman, United States deputy mar
shall in charge of the Parsons district.
was informed today that the grand
jury at Fort Scott had returned an
Indictment against George McCor-
mick. charged with violation of the
Daugherty injunction Mccormick is
2 striking shSpman and was arrested
by Marshal Zimme man a few weeks
ago.
Mccormick is charged with in
timidation. He was the first striker
arrested in Kansas under the Daugh-
erty injunction.
woody Parks, a striking machinist.
arraigned yesterday in Fort Scott.
charged nth violation of the injunc-
tfon was placed under $1,000 bond to
appear before the May grand jury
Mccormick will be tried in the
spring term of United States district
court Both men ara former Katy
employees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
CLEMENCEAU ENJOYING TRIP
Is Taking a Loaf That Comes Once In
Lifetime.
(By Wireless to Associated PREF

on Board the Steamship Paris, I'm
Route to New York, Nov. 14.-Clem-
enceau is enjoying foaf that cOInss
once in a lifetime.
'I never slept so much IN my life"
he said today. He added he was hsv-
ing splendid time ana that ne never
felt better.
The Tigers words were confirmed
by his healthy. jovial appearance. After
yesterdays rough swells, the Atlantic
is now treating the ship kindly and
she is steaming thru a smooth sea. The
Tiger remains in seclusion every day
after lunch, loafing and inviting his
soul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
BLOW UP DROWNED LIQUOR"
Federal Agents Use Depth Bombs TO
Destroy Lost 'sWet Goods"

Tacoma, Nov 14.-Federal prohi-
bition enforcement agents. exploding
depth bombs of dynamite in Puget
sound here, have thwarted a poten-
tial attempt to recover from the water.
a quantity of liquor which was dump
ed overheard in the pursuit Of snug
gler's launch recently. The agents
lowered the charge at the spot where
the bottles were seen to sink. They
said they were confident they had de-
stroyed the consignment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
WANT DRY" ACT AMENDED.
San francisco, Which Voted 'EWet,' p
Will Make Appeal to Congress

San Francisco. Nov. 1.-THE board
of supervisors of San Francisco has
delegated its Judiciary committee to
prepare a memorial to send to con-
gress asking for modification of the
Volstead act. The memorial will be
drawn in compliance with the result
of the recent election in which San
Francisco voted to ask for the restora-
ton Of wine and beer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
new TRAIN ON THE SANTA FE
Heavy Coast Business Makes Increase
in Service Necessary.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe railway announced
today that a new California train to
be known as "The Missionary will be
added to the service November 19.
The new limited will leave Chicago
daily at 9:55 p. m.
This new California train from
Chicago is made necessary by an un-
usually heavy Pacific coast business, -
said w ]. Black, passenger traffic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
TO DISCUSS CIVIC PROBLEMS.
Nearly Two Hundred City Managers
! Gather In Kansas City.

Kansas City. Nov. 14.-City man
ayers from all over the United States
were here for the national convention
Of the City Managers association,
sch eduled to open a three days ses-
sion today. About two hundred man
gers and many others Interested in
the managers plan OF municipal gov
eminent will participate IN the pro-
gram, which calls for discussions OF
civic problems.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14

In the recent state wide Republican
primaries. McCray was a candidate
for the nomination as Petujohn's sue
cessor. He lost the nomination to
Frank ]. Ryan of Leavenworth,
former railroad commissioner and an
unsuccessful contender for the NOM
nation against Pettijohn four years
ago. Following the August primaries
announcement was made that Petit
john was to be appointed this winter
to a position in the federal farm loan
bank at Wichita.
Several days ago Pettijohn was
notified that he would be expected to
take the federal appointment Wednes-
day of this week. He Immediately
sent his resignation to Governor Allen
and requested appointment of Nc
Cray. The appointment. however, was
held up and finally offered by Gov
ernor Allen TO Ryan. the secretary of
state-elect. Ryan came to Topeka
Monday and following conferences
with the governor recommended that
McCray be given the position for the
unexpired term of slightly less than
two months
Governor Allen today stated that
the selection of McCray was made at
request of both the retiring and newly
elected secretary. The Topeka man
viii fill the office until Ryan is in
augurated in January
McCray's appointment is imme-
olateiy effective and the new state
officlal took his oath today. Petit
john also becomes secretary of the
federal farm loan bank a. once.
Briggs To Be Assistant.
Following his appointment today
McCray named NJ. C. Briggs his as
sistant- BrigEs's home is in Pratt For
number of years he has been
prominent character in Seventh dis
trict politics
After Ryan had stepped aside today
to give the appointment to McCray. a
tesumonial which the retiring secre-
lCnntinna.i 30
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
NEW ORANGES ARE MOVING.
Car Shortage Has Delayed Shipping
of California crop.

Oroville, Calf, Nov. 1.-THE first
carload of oranges 70 pe shipped this
season was sent out of here yesterday,
destined for Ontario, Cana da- Oranges
picked November / could not be
shipped earlier because of the car
shortage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
TO PLACE
TOpekan Appointed Secretary
of State by Governor.
He Succeeds l.. J. PettiiOhn,
Who Goes to Federal Bank.

Governor Allen today appointed
D. o. McCray of Topeka as secretary
of state to fill the unexpired term of
L. J. Pettijohn, resigned, McCray, a
veteran Kansas newspaper man, has
been Petti1ohn's first assistant since
the Dodge City man entered office in
1919.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
BROOKLYN Fire Stops TrafrIc.

New York. Nov 14.-SeveraI fire
men were injured, others had narrow
escapes and thousands or men and wo-
men workers were delayed in reaching
their places of employment by a fire
which swept thru a five story build
ing in downtown Brooklyn today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-14
Missionary Society in Session.

Junction City. Nov. 1.-THE dis
trict Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal
church opened its annual two-day
meeting here today with two hundred
delegates in attendance.