Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 1, 11 November 1919 — Page 1

RICHMOND) PALLADIUM VOL, XL.V NO 1 PalladJum. Est. 1831. Consolidated yJlj. adv.. xvj. x wth Sun-TUcram 1107. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 11, 1919 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

COAL MEN TO BE ASKED TO MEET-WILSON Secretary of Labor Immediately to Call Conference to

Settle Differences in Coal Fields. WILSON WIRE EXPECTED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. N6v. 11. "I shall Immediately call the .miners and operators together to negotiate a wago agreement." Secretary of Labor Wilson said today after a meeting of President Wilson's cabinet. Attorney General P&lmer on leaving the cabinet meeting xnade this statement: ( "My information is that the miners have submitted to the jcourt the form of an order cancelling and withdrawing the strike order. TLje strike order having been withdrawn i therefore the secretary of labor will today invite the operators and miners 'to meet im mediately in conference Xo negotiate an adjustment of their controversy. "I have been assuming at all time3 that the miner's organization would obey the law when it was called to their attention in the way it) has been, and I am glad they Justified this usouiupuuu. "The way is now open to , j i a settlement by the peaceful processi es which should always be employed n settlement of such disputes, withoiut Injury to the general public." President to Wire, President Wilson probably will tele graph both the coal operatofrs and officials of the United Mlne Worker? asking them to get together and settle their differences, it wai said today at the white house. At t he same time the president probably will renew his offer of the service 3 of the government toward mediation . Organized labor, aroused c ver the federal court action, Mon lay announced it regarded the 'mand ate as a thrust at its very existence. Samuel Gompers, president of the merican Federation of Labor. In a speech last night before the Interna" tional Federation of Trades Unions.,' renounced his loyalty to a "tep-nporary administration which violates the principles of democracy." "We are 'free men," he declared, "and propos.e to exercise the freedom of our judgment." He added that he did mot believe President Wilson because i of his Illness, had been advised j$i' the true situation In the coal strike. ARMISTICE DAY WAS BIGGEST IN CITY'S HISTORY At 2 o'clock on armistice morning, Nov. 11. 1913. Richmond's Main street presented its usual sombre early mnmtnsr aDoearance. Then bells sounded and whistles began to blow At 2:30 at least 20.000 people were parading it; riding, walking, running, shouting, wild in the joy of the occasion and determined to celebrate to the fullest Schools did not open; on one thought of education, home, business or sobriety. Not even restaurants opened their doors, for strange to say the folks didn't think even of food. Armistice Day had been dreamed of for 4 years by the Allies; America had dreamed of it for nearly 2 years. During the immediate month before, the "Armistice" had been on every tongue; expected with every sun's rising. On November 11, 1913 several continents turned mad with enthusiasm. There may have been a few sicl people in Richmond rd a few with broken legs; they perhaps stayed at home. But those on the streets numbered well nigh the city's population. With them came every automobile, everv truck, barrel, shotgut, shot cane, pistol, horn, cymbal, chain, back fence, j cellar door and pair of hisky lungs obtainable. Was 24 Hours Long Not until early in the morning of the 12th did the joy-makers completely desert the streets and leave them a mass of trodden confetti, broken boards, bunting, paper flowers in d broken-down vehicles. Occasionally on Nov. 11 there would

re a Sllgnt iuu woen u eeeuieu luaiiwars anu sttveiii immune owv-icwco. icme people had gone home to break-j Important recommendations subfast, lunch or dinner, but always the , mitted to the convention today in the

naraiicg and merry-masing started a pain with new fire and spirit, "fla-lv in the afternoon a mammoth

parade", the longest and noisiest which : one dollar a day for time in the fedever rassed through Richmond's i eral service. strc-ets, formed in the west and south-! Proposing Minneapolis as perma-

m part of the city and paraded Main :trc-et amid tnousanas oi peopie. n n-a? the longest, fullest day in the history of the town. Washington Farmers to Hold Important Meeting Members of the Washington Township Farmers' Association will hold an important meeting on Thursday evening. Nov. 13, at the Grange Hall in Milton. Every farmer in the township is requested to come as matters of vital interest will be discussed. CAMBRIDGE CITY W. R. C. TO CELEBRATE ARMISTICE CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind.. Nov. 11 Services in honor of Armistice day will be held Tuesday evening in Hurst opera house by members of the W. R. C. here. Claude Kitterman will speak. Music will be furnished by the High School Glee club, under the direction of Miss Flossie Neff. No admission will be chareed.

HOME PLAN URGED AT MASS-MEETING

Plans for a thorough canvass of Richmond merchants and manufacturers for subscription of 6tock ia the Richmond Home Construction company were discussed by business men and manufacturers at a meeting Tuesday morning in the Commercial club rooms. Approximately 60 attended. According to Howard Dill, chairman, the purpose of the company is not for profit, but to build more homes in Richmond, to supply the increasing demand for residences, and to accommodate the need of Richmond factories for more employes. "Every business man in the city will benefit by this proposition," Dill said. not only through the investment of capital at a legal rate of interest, but by the increase in business", due to the Increase in population made possible by bringing from 700 to 800 men to Richmond, with their families, to supply the need for workmen in the factories." Arguments favoring the company were presented by representatives of the merchants, professional men and bankers. Committees wer appointd to visit merchants. Subscriptions Made. Following is an additional list of subscriptions: William F. Hendrix, 20 shares, $300; Ray E. Swallow, 1 share, 515; Dille and McGuire, 80 shares, $1,200; H. C. Hasemeier company, 20 shares, $300; Burton and Bills, 14 shares, $210; George H. Nolte, 10 shares, $150; John Zwissler, 15 shares. $225; Reed Furniture company, 10 shares, $150; Bartel and Rohe, 20 shares, $300; J. M. Seaney, 14 shares, $210; Charles T. Price and Sons, 10 shares, $150; Clem A. Gaar, 20 shares, $300; Dougan Jenkins company, 14 shares, $210; Miller-Kemper company, 35 shares; $525; Robbins, Reller and Robbins. 10 shares, $150; Hans H. Wagner, 10 shares. $150; H. Shuman Jones, 6 shares, $90; John H. Neiwoehner. 13 shares, $195; Paul L. Ross, 3 shares, $45; Jenkins and company, 20 shares, $300; Neff and Nusbaum, 65 shares, $975; Beckman and Kremeier, 5 shares, $75; Teeple and Wessel, 20 shares, $300; Samuel Fred. 20 shares, $300; Nicholson Bros., 15 shares, $225; Gayle, Taylor, Hale, 50 shares, $750; George Fox. 20 shares, $300; J. F. Hornaday. 20 shares, $300; Peter Adams, 20 shares, $300; A. G. Luken company, 65 shares, $975; Ferd Grothaus, 20 shares, $300; Phillip and A. J. Birck. 15 shares, $22o; Frank S. Scheibler, 20 shares, $300; John Fowler, 20 shares. $300; Loehr and Klute, 10 shares, $150; City Restaurant, 20 shares, $300; Drultt Bros., 10 shares, $150; Sam S. Vigran, 5 shares, $75; O. E. Dickinson, 20 shares, $300; George Brehm, 20 shares, $300; Mrs. A. M. Weiss, 20 shares. $300; L. A. Handley, 3 shares. $45; Roland and Beach, 7 shares, $100; National Automatic Tool company, 300 shares, $4,500; Wayne Works, 300 shares, $4,500; Swayne Robinson and company, 220 shares. $3,300; The Richmond Malleable Castings company, 150 shares, $2,250; J. H. Hutton Co., 65 shares, $975; Diamond Clamp and Flask company, 20 shares, $300 i Richmond Baking company, 33 shares. $500: A. G. Matthews, 33 shares. $500; A. W. Gregg, 67 shares, $1,000; O. H. Garype, 7 shares. $100; Romey Furniture company, 33 shares, $500; Hoosier Store, 67 shares. $1,000; W. B. Fulghum, 33 shares, $500; L. B. Nusbaum company, 33 shares, $500. Blizzard to Miss City; Goes East, Moore Says Richmond and vicinity will not get a taste of the blizzard reported Mon day in the northwest. Weatherman Moore says this storm is traveling eastward and going down the St. Lawrence valley. Temperature will be below freezing Tuesday night. INDIANAPOLIS MADE HEADQUARTERS OF AMERICAN LEGION (By Associated Press) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. 11 Indianapolis was chosen today for permanent headquarters of the American legion at the first convention of the legion here today, defeating Washington, T. C, on the second ballot. Cle'veland was chosen for the next conven tion of the legion over Son Francisco. Spirited contests over the attitude

of the veterans of the great war on affectionate remembrance the work many important national policies were j you performed so cheerfully and galon the program to be fought out to- j iantly during your service here and day. With reports of twenty com-1 oversea?. The story of your particimittees to consider, speakers were pation in the war will inspire future

limited to five minutes, as toaay 5 session was broken by the armistice day parade, in which legion delegates were joined by veterans of previous committee reports are War service, adjustment c-onds granting each service man and woman nent national headquarters. Committee endorsement of univer sal military training. Important changes in the converted war risk insurance policies offered to discharged veterans by the government. Revision of the constitution to create a new set of national offices and officers. FIRST DIVISION HOLD REUNION ON ARMISTICE DAY (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 11. Louisville paid homage to the famous First division, regular army today on the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice, while throughout Kentucky appropriate exercises were held in honor of the allied victory in the world war. At Camp Zachary Taylor, the first division, which was the first of the American expeditionary force to arrive overseas during the war and the last to return home, held its first annual reunion. Former members from many states greeted their "buddies."

Armistice With

One year ago today the cable Hashed the glad tidings that the armistice was signed and that the greatest war in all history was over. The photographs illustrate the events leading directly up to the signing of the now famous document and show the men who took part in the final act of the tremendous war drama. The great German and allied representatives met in a railway coacn near the little village of Rothendes within the French lines. The Germans made the trip in motor cars and the j COUNTRY OBSERVES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR'S END (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 The first anniversary of the signing of the arm istice and the ending of hostilities inj the world war was observed generally i today throughout the United States. Governors of nearly a dozen states had proclaimed the day a legal holiday while many mayors through proclamations and public statement called attention to the significance of the day. President Wilson, in a statement ad dressed to all Americans, declared "the j reflections of Armistice day will be ; filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing f rom which it has freed us, and be-1 cause of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations." General Pershing and Secretaries Baker, Daniels and Lansing also pointed out in statements to the American people the deep and solemn meaning of the day. while General March chief of staff, in a message "to the veterans" asserted: "The first anniversary of the armis- . tice finds the country holding in most

generations." i anniversary of the signing of the j Washington observed the day wih armistice, the tragedy of war was: exercises centering about the plant-', again emphasized bv announcement ing of two memorial trees in Lafay-'of a revised list of American cas- j ette square, opposite the White ualties, showing a total of 293.0S!. House. Members of the cabinet and; The list includes 34,625 killed in!

Generals Pershing and March had ar - ranged to take part in the cc-remonies, while Rear Admiral Grayson had giv-

en assurances that should President; causes, 5,o26. Wounded in action, , men if we take them out, hold uo their i f)i:n FJnnllv Vntc WotWilson's condition permit, the chief j 215.4S9; missing in action, two. 'hands." or words to that effect, saidi"1"- " " ' u tte,

executive would be allowed to view , the exercises from a window in the White House. The program called for pronouncement of an invocation by Lieut. Belvin W. Maynard, the "Flying Parson" of the air service j from a plane in the air through the use of a voice amplifier. CAPITAL CELEBRATES. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 11. The beating of drums, hammering on pans, flying of paper and the cheering of hundreds proclaimed the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice In the down town section of Indianapolis today. Quieter and more solemn were the celebrations in the residential communities. OHIO OBSERVES DAY. COLUMBUS, Nov. 10. There was a general observance of armistice day throughout Ohio today. In some cities bronze statues and tablets were 'unveiled in honor of those so'diers who sacrificed their lives on the battlefields. Street parades and flag raising marked celebrations in scores of cities and small towns. Business was suspended a. few minutes at 11 o'clock.

Germany, Ending World's

iiitri pilule fhowfa them crossing the French lines late in the evening of November 7. The German party started its historic journey at 5 in the afternoon on Nov. 7. Following the road of Fourmio-la-Capelle-Guise they reached the French advance post four and onehalf hours later. They spent the night in the castle of Francfort. The following morning they were led to the town of Rothendes, where Marshal Foch and allied delegates were awaiting them In a private car. The upper photo 6hows the historic Wayne Men Were Licking Fritz; on A year ago today, Nov. 11, 191S. hundreds of Wayne county men were wondering, with the big scrap finished, just when they would get back home. Now. just a year later, practically every one of the hundreds, with the exception of those who gave their lives in the service, has returned, and the O. D. and navy blue have been tucked away in the attic, surrounded by moth balls and the service flag. Wayne county men were scattered over three seas, in 6 foreign countries, at least one of which did not welcome them, and in almost every corner of the united States. "Where were you a year ago, Nov. 11?" was a question asked a number of former service men, and the answers brought forth varied descriptions, of life in camp, on ship, in trenches and in schools. With each description came the vehement claim that "if it hadn't been for that d armistice we would have been on our way." Majority in Trenches Richmond men by the hundreds were in France, mar.v of them on the rront ime, ready to give i-ritz some 293,080 Casualties en FQily 'Revised Lislsl WASHINGTON Nov. 11 In hc-1 midst of the celcbra'ior. today of tho ' j action including 232 lost at sea, died j of wounds, 13,955. Died of disease, 23,692; died of accident and other For Indiana, by te United States Weather Bureau Fair; colder tonight, Wednesday fair. I Today's Temperature. Noon i Yesterday. Maximum 56 Minimum 43 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Wednesday. Colder tonight; several degrees below freez ing early Wednesday morning. General Conditions The southwest - ern storm moves with great speed and is now passing down the St. Lawrence vallev. Heavy rains from the lakes southward, the heaviest being at NewOrleans, where there was 3 inches reported. Severe blizzards prevail over Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota. Heavy storms are reported over the northwest. The weather is rapid- ! ly clearing behind the storm and fair weather will continue here for the J next 24 hours.

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meeting. The German delegates are seen at the left of the picture. They are left to right: General von Gundell, General von Winterfeldt, Matthias En:berger and Count Obendorff. The allied delegates, seen at the right of the picture, with their backs to the camera, are, left to right: Admiral Wemyss, representing Great Britain; Marshal Foch, representing the allies; a general, thought to be General Rhodes, re resenting the United States; General Weygand, representing France. All Over World, November 11, 1918 more Yankee pep and bullets when the "cease firing" order came. Others were in Italy, either on headquarters work, or in the Alps, getting their breath after chasing Austria back into her own territory. In Belgium, Wayne men were in the heat of the fighting, cussing the mud, Fritz and everyone else that had helped shorten the cross country run j into Germany. Several others were m tngland, Scotland and Ireland, either rest camps, waiting to go on to France, or in air service stations, training for service in France. Four Richmond men were in NorthContinued on Page Two STATE'S TESTIMONY. ENDS IN RIOT CASE The testimony of witnesses called

by the state in the Malleable Casting j principal Bate that they intended to riot case, was practically concluded at,ceiebrate "aporopriately." Thev then the morning Circuit COUrt Session, f,-,r'YPrt 1n a rnliirpn nnrt mrchP(i

I Tuesday. j The sta'e rested early in 'h1 aftr;ncon session Tha attorneys for the j defense said 'hat they would not introdurs anv "rness'r-s This statement ana as a surprise The court gave ide 3 hours in which to argue. ! Mayor Zimmerman was one of the most important witnesses. He told 'he story of the part cf the riot which he saw, and of his call to the governor for troops. Gilbert Horr was standing in a crowd with Een Hill, he said, about 10:45, and Hill asked Horr: "Will you give these men (strike-breakers) pro - tection if we take thom out?" Horr then turned to the crowd and asked: "Those that will protect these 1 the mayor. A number of men held up1 'their hanHq Via roitin'ipri One tall man made the remark, "we! ! ought to blow up the d shop with! ! dynamite," according to the doctor. The mayor testified that he replied: j "You will get blown up with dynam.te yourself if you start to using dyna mite around here." J The prosecution then asked if the 4S'man was "Curly" Booker, one of the defendants. Booker was asked to : stand up. The mayor said that he re - jsembled the person in question. but whether he was the man. The cross examination of Ed ters, which was continued from Bitlast ! . Friday, was concluded. ! Robert Stewart, col colored, Officer ; Bennett, of the police force and Clarj ence Wulford, were other witnesses. They all gave details cf the rioting, He testified that he saw Holston Toms, one of the defendants in the case, and that Toms said to him that "we are raising a little h ". Nelson Sells, employed by the Pennsylvania railroad at the east yards, Dave Carr. Officer Behmani and Wralter Turner, were among the other witnesses introduced.

Ago Today

It was on the third day after this meeting before German accepted th? terms of the armistice, which rendered her powerless to continue the war. In the meantime, bloody fighting continued. The full allied armistice commission, which sat at Spa for several months following the signing of the armistice, is shown in the lower photograph. The commission held its meeting in a villa which had been used by General Ludendorff as his headquarters. It is shown in th6' background. CELEBRATION SLOW TO START IN CITY, BUT ENDS ON HIGH Although Richmond was slow in starting, promises for a real celebration of the first anniversary of the Armistice were shown Tuesday afternoon, when a crowd of former service men gathered at a downtown store in uniform, to form a "real celebration." The men were to meet at 2:30 o'clock, and a parade and general demonstration was to follow. Several men determined not to let Nov.' 11 be forgotten, started early Tuesday to round up all available former soldiers, sailors and marines, to participate. Special programs were arranged in the schools, but no general public demonstration, other than that of the service men, had been planned. H. S. Students Celebrate. Finding Armistice day an excellent opportunity to indulge in a short "vacation," a crowd of High school students formed a miniature "strike" and left the school this morniner. informine through the business district. in he regular course. Principal Bates said toiav, and would have to present an excuse for their absence, signed by their parents before they would be re-admitted to their classes. Although a request had been made 'rt rtlsnlav tho VmpriMn flat in rvh. servanVe'pf the annive-sarv. onlv n fitc u-cw vicihia n t0 Knc?r(ceo" Aia. trict this morning. Several of these -vere placed there some time ago. and "ere badh Tventher beaten All of the offices in the citv hall .were ci0Sed during the day, following ! tne mayor's proclamation. ; Official Majority is 641 " CBy Associated Press) COLUMBUS. O.. Nov. 11 Ohio' last Tuesday voted against ratifying; the federal prohibition amendment by' a majority of 641. according to com-j plete official returns received today by the secretary of state. The votei was: For ratification 499,879; against! 500,520. : n . , ... . teC. 4 10 , Uate Ot VlSlt December 4 to 7 has been officially announced as the date for the Richmond conference in preparation for j the All W orld Friends conference in ! London next August. James Douglas of Ireland, a prominent Friend in this ! country in the interest of the London j conference, will arrive in Richmond i next week in advance of the party of j London Meeting Friends. He will speak before several groups of local i Quakers. Other members of the party are i Edward Grubb, Edith J. Wilson and ' Herbert Corder.

STRIKE OFF; MINERS WON'T FIGHT NATION

Judge Approves Order to Unions to Go Back to Work All Night Struggle Brings Decision. AN ALL-NIGHT SESSION (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 11. United States District Judge A. B. Anderson, at 10 o'clock this morning, approved the order of the officials of we United Mine Workers of America, rescinding the strike order of October 15. Attorneys for the miners promised to try to have It in the mail by o'clock this evening. This action was taken following the session of the general committee of the miners, -which adjourned at 4:15 a. m. Judge Anderson characterized the order as a "good-faith effort" to comply with his mandate. The text of the order follows: Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. ll, 1919. "To the officials and members of tha United Mine Workers of America: "Dear sirs and brothers: In obedience to the mandate Issued on November 8 by the United States court, district of Indiana, Judge A. 13. Anderson, presiding, the undersigned hereby advise you that the order of October 15, directing a cessation cf operations In the bituminous coal fields of our jurisdiction, is withdrawn and cancelled. "Yours fraternally, (Signed) William Green. See.-Treas. John L. Lewis, president. Miners Will Appeal. Mr. Grant, of the miners' council, said that a complete record of the injunction proceedings was expected today and that preparation of the miners' appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals in Chicago would begin at once. He said that the appeal probably would be filed within two days. All Night Session. The general committee, composed of international officers, district pres- ' dents and members of the executive board and scale committee, reached its decision at 4:10 this morning and adjourned five minutes later, to reconvene at 2 o'clock this afternoon. "Gentlemen, we will comply with the mandate of the court We do it under protest We are Americana. We can not fight our government. That is all." This was the statement of John L. Lewis, acting president of the mine workers, announcing the decision of the conference, and other members, apparently worn out by their long hours of discussion, declined to add to the statement of their chief, and soon dispersed. Hold Long Session. The committee had been in session since shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning, taking only brief recesses for lunch and dinner. The Proceedings were interrupted during ..ie afternoon session by the appeal -ance of United States Marshal Mark Storen and his deputies, who served 33 of the officials with copies of the temporary injunction, issued Saturday, and returnable December 1. The writs In the restraining order were made returnable November 20. The speeches at times were impassioned and voices from the hall rose above the hubbub of the hotel, in which the conference was held, but only a word now and then was distinguishable. It is understood that all phases ot the questions were argued and the effect various actions might have on the organization entered into the discussion, but according to members not a vote was taken on any subject until the action early today was decided upon. Shortly before the conference adjourned, President Lewis and William Green, secretary-treasurer, held a long conference in the parlor ot the hotel and later Mr. Lewis was seen pacin? iuP ad dw floor with head bowed as if in deep study Developments after this came rapidly. The recall of the strike order will open the way immediately for a resumption of the negotiation between the miners and the operators, as the ; operators have announced that they i would be ready to consider a new wage agreement at any time the strike order was withdrawn. It is also understood that the question of arbitration entered largely into the discussion in the final stages ct the meeting, but the mner's position on this subject was not announced. How Many Will Obey? The question ot just how many ol th coal dizzers would ohev the order rescinding the strike was pro'.ematlcal early today. In some districts it was considered that the resumption cf work would be general, while in others it would be only partial and In some, it was 6aid, the return would be very slow. Momentous Meeting. The meeting was probably the mo?t momentous ever held by the Miners' organization, if not the most weighty ever conducted by a labor organization in the country, for, in the view of labor leaders, it was to determine whether an organization would be forced by governmental pressure through the courts to discontinue strike, when apparently all the members of the union were behind the walk-out, which was being conducted without any form of violence or dam age to property. Labor in general, as represented by the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor, bad offered its unqualified support of the miners in their strike, while obedienca or disobedience of a federal court order hung in the balance, and tttH. fact gave miners' representatives who favored holding out an"&Tiqaeat Continued on Page Two