Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 138, 20 April 1920 — Page 1

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CANDIDATES ARRIVE FOR BIG MEETING Harding Will Fire First Gun at Coliseum Tonight Gubernatorial Aspirants Spend Day Here in Conference. LOVDENlERE LATER

RAIN CAUSES DAMAGE; NOT OVER-MOORE Main Street Temporary Bridge Closed Even to Pedestrians, as Pilings Sway -Plant Slightly Affected. OVERFLOWSl COUNTY

Jail Cells Help Solve Housing Problem MAKE FORMAL WAGE DEMAND

St. Louis Yardmen's Association Also Asks Recognition of Union Chicago Men Vote Down Movement. MANY RETURNTO WORK

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 20. Formal written demand that the railroad board give assurances of the award of a "living wage" to railroad men and that the employes now on strike would be returned to work without loss of seniority were filed with the board by Edward McIIugh, representing the strikers In the metropolitan districts of New York, and James Ewbanks, of the St. Louis Yardmen's association. Spokesmen for the railroad brotherhoods objected to the filing of the demand but Chairman Bartin said any tody of men had the right to file complaints with the board but it was for the board to decide If they were such as the board was authorized to receive. Ask for Recognition. The St. Louis Yardmen's association asked a separate recognition before the board as a distant organization, claiming that Its members were not properly represented by the recognized unions. Ewbanks said that If the board would assure him that the men's demand would be acted upon speedily, he would put a message on the wire which would send the men in the St. Louis district back to work in three hours. The board permitted the filing of the complaint after it had held a short executive session. CHICAGO, April 20. Strike fever among railroad employes suffered a setback today when 30,000 railway rlorVo nnri 8 nrtrt freight hnnillprs in the Chicago district announced their j decision to permit hearing of their wage demands by the railroad labor board at Washington. An unauthorized strike to attempt to enforce granting of Increased wages was voted down last night after an appeal "was received from James J. Forrester, head of the brotherhood, and member of the labor board. Freight movement in the Chicago district, hampered by the unauthorized yardmen's and englnemen's strike continued to increase today, and elsewhere in the middle west and far west traffic conditions were returning to normal. ' Grunau Still In Jail. Four Chicago strike leaders Including John Grunau, president of the Chicago yardmen's association, were in jail pending hearing on charges of violating the Lever Act. United States District Attorney Clyne announced that warrants would be issued for strikers who assumed the places of the 25 arrested leaders. Warrants were out for 27 persons Indicted yesterday by the Federal grand jury In Los Angeles, in connection with the strike. Possibility of another serious blow to the railroads in the Chicago district loomed with a threat that 100,000 members of the brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railroad shop laborers would leave their work on April 28 unless demands for a temporary increase of $1 a day and time and a half for overtime after eight hours, were granted. MRS. S. DUNBAR, OF CENTERVILLE, DEAD Mrs. Sarah E. Dunbar, 71 years old, died of pneumonia at her home in Centerville, Monday at 3 p. m. She had been a resident of Centerville all her life ,and was a native of Center township. Mrs. Dunbar had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. She is survived by her husband. Thomas Dunbar: two sons, Walter and O. K. Dunbar, both of Centerville, and an daughter, Mrs. Lot ha Lantz. of Indianapolis, and three grand-children. The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 10 a. m. from the home. Friends may call Tuesday evening and Wednesday. Owing to the serious illness of Mr. Dunbar the funeral will be a quiet one, but friends may attend. The Rev. Mr. Pfeiffer, of Greenfield, will conduct the services. Daughter of Pioneers. Mrs. Dunbar had been an invalid for a year. For many years she was chairman of the advisory board of the Centerville Cemetery association. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .loseph S. King, who were pioneer yet tiers of Center township. One Vrother, Joseph S. Kine. of Centerville, srid one sister. Mrs. Ellen Eliason, of Cambridge City, survive. 0V CW Club Is Formed By Boys of H. S. Classes A motion that senior boys of Richmond high school would not buy any new clothes for commencement night. and a motion that both senior and Junior boys would refrain from buying other than necessary wearing apparel for the rest of the school term, were unanimously passed at a meeting of the two classes Tuesday. The question of an overall club received no sympathy. Leroy Harding, Richard Thornburg. Clem Price and William Emslie all censured the move. The two motions passed were presented by these four. The high school faculty is pleased with the action of. the two classes. Mr. Bate, principal, says the move is ' probably a forerunner of a reform in the matter of dress among high school students. A further meting is to be "M later in the week,

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Storms Delay Arrival of Delegates to State Musk Teachers Convention

Storms throughout the state causing late trains delayed the arrival of delegates to the State Music Teachers' association here Tuesday. Only a few persons had registered at the Grace M. E. church by noon, but early afternoon trains brought additional delegates and enrollment, it was believed, would be near 200 late this afternoon. Members of the Indiana Musio clubs appeared In recital at the Grace M. E. church at 2 o'clock Jjsy afternoon. They were to give the iollowing program: Vocal Quartet Song of the Seasons (Howly) Mesdames Krueger, Bartel. Harter. Longnecker, of RichBOSSERT'S ENEMIES SAY BRIDGES CHOICE FOR CHAIRMAN'S JOB In connection with the Republican "harmony" meeting which is to be held in Richmond tonight and which was designed to bring together the rank and file of the Republican workers in each of the eight counties in the Sixth district, it was developed that the much-talkedabout factional disturbance which has as its storm canter the selection of a Sixth district member of the state Republican committee, has not been quelled. In fact, there were evidences toaay that the Republican faction that for several months has been trying to bring about the political undoing of Walter Bossert, of Liberty, the present district chairman, not only is still on the job, but they are asserting that they expect to complete it fully and in accordance with the program outlined. In other words, their attitude and apparent self-assurance of success to day indicated that they have tne ways well-greased and that within the next few weeks Mr. Bossert ia expected to be launched on the sea of political oblivion, in so far as the district leadership is concerned. Anti-Bossert Men Busy It also was very much in evidence today that the anti-Bossert Republicans are having something of a fight in their undertaking. The friends of the Sixth district chairman do not intend for a single minute to lay down their arms and relinquish the leadership to another faction that has as its head James E. Watson, United States senator. The Bossert forces charge that Sett

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counues of the district, are leading the fight against him. The Watson supporters do not admit any such organization, but they do declare that Bossert has displayed antagonism to Senator Watson's leadership in the affairs of the party in the state this year, and they also say that Bossert has been at the head of the party in the district long enough and should j be succeeded by a Republican who is in lull accora wun senator waisons leadership. Walter Bridges, of Hancock, is the Republican who has been chosen to wear the robe of district leader, and the forces behind the anti-Bossert movement are bending every effort to elect precinct committeemen in each of the counties who will select county chairmen opposed to Bossert and favorable to Bridges. The Bossert forces say that the fight being waged promises to bring havoc to the Republican ranks in the district this year, while Bossert's political opponents say that to clarify the political atmosphere antf bring order out of chaos Bossert must be suceecded by another.

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Senator Warren G. Harding will open the big Republican rally at the Coliseum Tuesday night with a 45minute speech. Warren T. McCray will follow Sen

ator Harding, who will in turn be followed by J. W. Fesler and Edward C. Toner, gubernatorial candidates, who will be allowed 20 minutes each. Senator Hiram Johnson will close the program with a 45-minute speech. State Cliairman E. M. Wasmuth will preside in the absence of Senator James E. Watson, who was prevented being present by pressing duties in Washington. .The delegations from all parts of the state that have notified Chairman Will Reller that they will be present will tax the seating capacity to the limit. The doors will open at 7 p. m. Women Greet Candidates Republicans from the sixth district were entertained by a number of the 06 precinct chairmen of Wayne county at an Informal Republican reception in the Westcott hotel foyer, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Esther Griffin White. women's chairman for the county, arranged the affair and introduced the honor guests. A five-piece orchestra played throughout the afternoon. Because of the rain precinct committee women from all over the county were not able to be present, but a representative group presided. The reception was not a political fest. It was merely an introductory reception for the Republican women's rally later. The candidates for the Republican nomination for president, and governor who will speak, spent Tuesday afternoon in conference with party workers at their headquarters at the Westcott Hotel. James W. Fesler and Edward C. Toner arrived Tuesday morning and went at once to the hotel. Warren T. McCray arrived at two p. m. Johnson Here at 6:30. Senator Hiram Johnson, of California, speaks at Indianapolis at the Columbia Club at noon, at Greenfield at four p. m., and is expected to arrive in this city at 6:30 p. m. Senator Warren G. Harding will arrive about 6:00 p. m. , General Leonard Weed has notified the-cemnjittee-that he willaot he able to make tne trip to Richmond from Piqua, O., where he speaks at five p. m. Governor Lowden will not be present tonight but has notified the committee that he will speak in Richmond, Tuesday, April 27. SEVERAL DEAD IN MISSISSIPPI STORM ABERDEEN. Miss., April 20 Several persons are believed to have been killed and between 40 and 50 injured in a tornado which struck Aberdeen early today. Early reports estimate the property damage at about $200,000. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 20 The death list as a result of a series of tornadoes which swept northwestern Arkansas Sunday night today was raised to 22, and a large strip of country still was unheard from. More than 100 persons were injured and tremendous property damage caused, according to the information trickling in over storm-impaired wires. Efforts were being made to confirm a rumor that 20 persons had been killed near Blaine, Logan county. LAUREL, Miss., April 20. Reports received here today said Bay Springs, 18 miles north of Laurel, had been leveled by a tornado, and that several persons had been killed. Captain Mulloy was killed, and a number of persons are reported to have been injured in a tornado which struck the south ern portion of Williamson county, southwest of this city, today. A num ber of houses were demolished. INDIANAPOLIS GETS FLOOD'S BACKWASH INDIANAPOLIS, April 20. Bottom land districts of Indianapolis were flooded today as a result of the almost continuous downpour for the last few days. Many families left their homes during the night, but returned later when the weather cleared, finding their cellars filled with water. Sewers which backed up during the night caused many basements in the downtown districts to become partially filled. As a result, many elevators temporarily were thrown out of commission and office workers had to use the stairs. Heat, light and power companies reported their service limited in districts where substations are located, as the result of backing up water. U. S. STEAMER IS REPORTED AGROUND (By Associated Press) TRIESTE, April 20. The American steamer Susquehana, with 450 passengers aboard, and a crew of 280 men, i3 aground on the Dalmatian coast, near Pola. The passengers, all whom are safe, are being transferred to the steamer Argentina.

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New Russia Emerging From Ruins of Old, Says Worker For Friends

Bolshevism in Russia is passing, and saner Soviet (committee) rule is taking its place, 6ays Gregory Welch, British Quaker, who has been attending the Volunteer Union convention at Earlham. Mr. Welch went to France in reconstruction work in 1914 and remained there until 1916 when he went into Russia to do relief work. He is returning to England via the United States, Siberia and Japan. "Russia's Bolshevism was too much on the theory that 'all yours Is mine, but all mine isn't yours," said Mr. Welch. "The country was ripe for trial of any glistening plans in 1916; today the sparkle hak passed. From peasants up to former nobility Russia 1 3 sick of distress. -Separate From Parents. "When famine threatened Petrograd in 1918, 1,000 children were sent to camps for a period of three months. They avoided starvation. For two years, however, they have been separGEORGIA DECIDES ON LEAGUE TODAY; OTHER PRIMARIES ATLANTA, Ga., April 20. With the result generally regarded as an expression of sentiment toward the league of nations and the Wilson administration, Georgia Democrats today were ballotting in the state-wide presidential preference primary. Candidates for support of the state delegation at the San Francisco convention were Attorney General A. Mitchel Palmer, generally described as the Wilson candidate, and an avowed proponent of the league of nations as framed at Versailles, and Senator, Hoke Smith and Thomas E. Watson, both critics of the Wilson administration and bitter opponents of the league of nations. DOVER, Del., April 19. The Republican state convention was held here today for the selection of Delaware's Elx delegates to the national convention in Chicago. Interest centered in the fight of Governor Townsend for one of the seats. The Governor's friends claimed that the faction led by T. Coleman DuPont would control the convention and that the governor would be elected by a substantial majority. Leaders of the Independents headed by Alfred I. DuPont, were equally as optimistic in their claims. The selection of T. Coleman Du Pont for national committeeman is conceded. NEW ORLEANS, April 20. Louisiana voters today were electing a governor, lieutenant governor, members of the general assembly and other state officers. John M. Parker, of New Orleans, Is the candidate, having won the Democratic primary last January. Hewitt Bouanchaud is the nominee for lieutenant governor. The Republican ticket is headed by J. Stewart Thompson for governor and John A. Marchand for lieutenant governor. The new officials will take office May 17. CHICAGO, April 20. Final plans for the Democratic national convention at San Francisco were under formulation at a meeting here today of the arrangements committee of the Democratic national committee, headed by Homer S. Cummings, national chairman. Housing of delegates and visitors during the convention and provisions for adequate transportation facilities were the principal problems being worked out. COLUMBUS OUT OF SUGAR COLUMBUS, O., April 20 All wholesale sugar supplies in Columbus are exhausted today and wholesalers say they do not know when further shipments can be procured. Many retail grocers are without sugar. Dealers are unable to explain the shortage.

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With two inches of rainfall within the last 12 hours, Richmond and Wayne county are seriously threatened by rapidly rising waters. The 15 foot rise of the Whitewater at the foot of the Main street bridge partly crippled service at the Municipal Light plant, Tuesday. According to W. E. Moore, weather forecaster, the climax of the present storm will reach Richmond and Wayne county late Tuesday afternoon or Tuesday night. He predicts a deluge of water greater than any yet experienced. He also announces there is no -. prospect of a let-up as another general storm is forming over the Rocky mountains. The rapidly rushing stream forced water through the intake pipes of the light plant into the basement, crippling a condensor motor. Steam pump and hand bailing prevented a general shutdown. Bridge Is Closed. The pilings of the temporary bridge at the foot of Main street have been weakened to such an extent that only

the braces are keeping them in place. The bridge has been declared unsafe by city officials and no traffic is permitted. Pedestrians are using the partly completed concrete bridge. Street car service has been cut off to the west side. Cars come to the foot of Main street hill and to the top of Temporary hilL and passengers obtain transfers. Interurban traffic into Richmond from the west is slightly delayed. Passengers are taken on at the west side car barns. Whitewater Over. Reports from the rural districts are to the effect that the Whitewater and all tributaries are out of their banks. The Abington-Centerville pike, about three-fourths of a mile from Abington, has sunk about a foot because of a washout. Noland's Fork is out of its banks and is rapidly spreading over the lowlands. Walter Vossler, of the pumping station, reports that one branch of the Whitewater river is out of its banks but he does not expect the pumping station' to be affected. Passenger service on the Pennsylvania and C. and O. railroads is considerably delayed because of instructions posted by officials to train crews to "use extreme precautions." The creek and rivers near Sommervllle are reported out of their banks, and trains between Richmond and Cincinnati are forced to run very slowly. No washouts on this division have been reported. Two Killed Near Cincy. The engineer and fireman of Pennsylvania passenger train number 2015, enroute from Cincinnati to Columbus, were killed about 8 a. m. Tuesday, when the engine ran into a washout near Morrow. Ohio, completely burying the engine and tender. Four passengers are reported seriously injured. The National Automatic Tool company was forced to suspend operations for 30 minutes Tuesday morning because of lack of power. It resumed normal operations Tuesday afternoon, however. Bottoms Under Water. The rapid rise of the river and the swollen current has caused the Whitewater bottoms south of town, to stand 10 feet under water, according to Will Turner, farmer in that locality. He says that water is four feet deep in fields surrounding the bottoms, with consequent damage to fences and fields. The Abington pike is washed out near Lip creek, and other roads in the district are threatened. The water is fushing over Morton lake dam with a greater force than in the last high water in that vicinity. The river for a time threatened Happy Hollow, but the subsequent Blight fall saved the neghborhood. William Bailey, of the Richmond Telephone company, says that little wire trouble has been experienced because of excessive rains. Wires were down in parts of the county, however. Richmond telegraph companies report the same conditions. The Smith Construction company succeeded in getting most of its machinery and equipment out of the danger zone, but several pieces were washed away. The small dam maintained by the city light plant was also washed away. Reports received from Greensforkand Hagerstown are to the effect that although streams in that section are out of their banks, no material damage has been done. The water is standing four feet in fields in lowlands. FIVE ARE MENTIONED AS DEM. CHAIRMAN (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, April 20. The executive committee of the Democratic national committee in session here today, is considering five names for the temporary chairmanship of the Democrat national convention to be held In San Francisco, June 28. The five are Bainbridge Colby, Secretary of State; Martin Glynn, former governor of New York; Arthur MUllln, of Nebraska, Homer Cummings, chairman of the national committee, and Carter Glass, former secretary of the treasury. . ! V. Dissatisfaction with the convention arrangements was aired in the meet ing this morning.