South Bend News-Times, Volume 37, Number 212, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 30 July 1920 — Page 4
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BUERTÄ TO SEND TROOPS AGAINST OUTLAW GOVERNOR .Provisional Prcridrnt of Mrxico Will Drastic
Mtrxir.v.M, '.- r-:.f rn:i. Iu!v j 'j.-- -!;'.7l t r. i..-rlv the lato lT.'-t r.i; -: .. no ;..rranzk Thurj-d r.i-ht h : i a s rt rcnffrT.f.- r. r-- v t? ft ;v. .".i:.t i, following th' it -f: : ' ti ir .- rviTH to th'-' r.-nfi 1 :(.-, nir.iint inv.fiir.' : rr it uts .mnoiinrc b c, r.ir.i m. NO(JAU:, Ar.'.. I'jlv Th-? f":.;.-ra! gov rrnru nt i .'I'v-o v::l nfl all tr"?;, ? ' -.: i'. inti. f .. . California t.. :-:bIi- ;.v. '"::r.M, who if. r-T'T'1 '! i: i-v.'? :.:rii't th- do la Hü' rt i : -:'!ir:f, ,n. I. 17Ü.IM Onb M ':c .hi s--'-r-itry :' iv.ir and rr.arii.o, ."..id hen- Thuryday. I'.r T'nltM Vr-" : MCXICO CITY, July 2. Mexican ff(f ral forrrs aj)pir r.tly nr- prorrinjr to ittark low r atitornia 1-oth by land and ?f i in in effort to wrr.st control of th" p.-niisuU from lov. I3.-leban Cantu. It was lf.irnr-d today Irrs't dp la 3hicrta,'.s expedition n gainst Cantu will attempt to onrratn from a hasto be t3tar)ll5hf-d at K.-naha on th w8t coHFt ajsd Han r !ip on the fast, co.'i.!.. Theso points are controlled try Cantu. Wants Irnvrr rallfornla. Following Franci.-co Villa's aprrpfynnt to surrendf-r, th- do la Hurrt.i povnrr.ment evidently ffpls it has cniy to extend Its .vay to Lower CaJlfornla to havn all f Moxiro uniler control of the- frdoral anthorliua, tor the first time since tho downfall of D!az. (ThoT principal c!tis In Lov;fr OiIifomLx aro Lnzda Mexicali and Tia Juana. Thp two I t 1 1 r arf on th ITnltcd StatfM border. Tho owners of fcamblinc ostaMIshmonta pay havy fees to the Cantu povernmrnt makIr.'wcr California a rich r r;z-?. ) Villa Actvpt.s Condition. Villa, having cc-ptr-d all tho conditions of surrender was cxprctod to move to Torn on wht.-ro his mt-n will demobilize. Amusing prorlrs w-r told of the negotiations of Villa and G-n. Martinez preliminary to tho Furrondor. They walked arm In arm In the mst friendly manner around the plaza sit Sabinas, dlscuspintr the terms whllf ea;h kept one hand on nis revolver. To Clot Year's Pay. Villa was said to havo been promised his men will be criven ovor' opportunity to pet work and will recolvo a year's pay. Villa, according to the wnr department, will retire to a. ranch at Nieve?, in Duran-o. It has tietn up-R-epted In foroitrn diplomatic circles that after Villa stripped of power, the United Htat.s and British povrrnmcnts may ask Mexico to punish him for hi3 crimeg against foreicmers. BLAMES GOVERNOR GOODRICH FOR BIG ASSEMBLY DELAY (Continued from page one.) mont but were withholdint? their report pending an agreement on the remedial tax situation. Seru Nejdl's motion Thursday nlpht called for the governor to appear and state his position In regard to both bills now in conference. "I have every reason to believe, that if it were not for outside influences this legislature would be ready to adjourn." said Son. Nejdl. "Hut now one cf the conference committees I farther apart than it was "Wednesday nicht. Thoro haa been too much outside interference. It is time thla is stopped. I havo all due respeect for our state officials, whether elected or appointed, but up havo thre departments of povernment. legislative. executive und Judicial. I don't believe one 2-ranch ousht to interfere with another." "In Bad Pen. Nejdl said tho conference committees had been near an atrroojnent tit different times, but had boon told by certain outside parties that "wo can't stand for that for it will put us in bad." Tho enator said that one committee now had readied tho conclusion thnt it "had agreed to disagree". "Unless I am misinformed." continued Fen. Nejdl. "the povernor has left Indianapolis. Is this the proper time for the poverm-r to loavo? His supremo duty is to stay lu-re until tho end of this special session." Sen. C J. Mur.ton of Kendallvill t-poke fisralnst the motion to ca!l the froevrnor before tho senate. "I hold no brief for the governor cf Indiana." sai l the scr.atrr. -but I don't like the i lea of aVsi:ir tho governor to appoar Vofo-o i;5 to toll us tho risht thins: to d. If it is true that outside influence have been working on this body that inf or? nation should to placod in the proper Ciiiartcrs." IVmoerats Against It. Sep,. Dor.aJd V. Strode of Kokrm.o moved to tablo Son N M''s t-.. .tin i,nI the Kokor.!" i:. r's raorion prevailed. 2 to i; Tl, ir.rcrats vot.l with tho Lake county d-ti;a-tica against tabling tl;o m-.t!'Vi. The house held a sh rt nii'.t s.-s-sion but adjourned until 10 r'cvc'. Fridiv morning w:th..;t :ra:a-::r r.:iy bu-:r.ess. fo!!ow;y.g the Tho dofo:: - a.'.j. -am., son. Ne.1V 1 '. oYlco!" of a re;- " . m it t s be inction and wi'.l :;'. ; There lit I.' prospec i v r. co . o from r."3 ct r-f fore afternoon and tmle-s th'-v- is a ch.ar.g- of sentiment am-. :-.g tb.r conferee on the re me U..1 tax .'.!. the sebn will probably ce-r.t m throughout Authorities Mark Time In Trunk Murder Mytery Ty Assiatt-d ,s : DETROIT. Mich. July 2? Authorities here . :' u t '.'. mark'- l timo Thursdiy in th- ir. v. igatior. of killing f Mrs. V..:i:-y.r 1 R,.y :P.d the snirr::.t : r bod to NewYork in a trur k. U:"f rt- ie bmale. It was said, to el. Mm ih arrest ar.il extraditk n f . J. J ernantlez, whrtm th'- I v.-.-re t was fct Sltlllo. Mcxi, . .: ; h :.. they "believed to be th- 1. . :.!. ..: ma r.y AliMr Eought in c'-.-.i. : :i w r.h the truck xny&tery-
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Bf?idcs h-r sh? is j-"urv:vfl bv two , i ro'li r?. 1 wis of ('ar.ada, and Jesse ! of outli Lf n1. Miss Kanono wai I born in Paris. 111., in August. lSSi.'. ! The 1l1v was brousrht to South I'end Thurs lay afternoon and placed in tho receiving vault, at Hivcrviow con.ctery. Liurlal will Lake place at l'aris. 111., later. CIIISTKU A. CIIOSUY. Chester A. Crosbv. 27 years old. died at his home. 21 'J S. Hcott st., i Thursday morning at 1 o'clock fol-! lowing a prolomjc-d illness of com- i plication of diseases. He is burvlved by his wife, Mrs. Florenco Crosby, ' his mother. Mrs. A. E. Crosby; a sis-tf-r. Mii;.s Sydnie Crosby; a brother, Hubert A. Crosby of Lincoln. Neb., and a cousin. H. A. Ftronp of Ottowa, Canada. Mr. Cro.-by was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 13, U'j2. I'unoral ser-ices will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence. Rev. Henry I. Davis will ofheiate and burial will' be in lUverview cemeteryMRS. MARY ANN SAYIDftC Mrs. Mary Ann Savidge. DO years, four months and 2j days old, for S4 years a resident uf South Bend, died Thursday morning at 6 o'clock at her homo, 201 Lincoln way E., following a year's illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Savidge was born in Pittsburg. Pa.. March 6, 1S20, and her marriage to Robert M. Savidge, who died 15 yars ago, took place at Edwardsburg, Mich., Jan. 9, 1 S 51. Mrs. Savidge is tho last of the eight children of tho late Mr. and Mrs. William Rouzer. Tho body may be viewed at the residence from Saturday morning at 9 o'clock until Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock and burial will be in the city cemetery. FUNERALS MRS. SHIRT JJY TXXZAX. Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Logan will be held at the Mt. Zlon Raptist church Friday afternoon at U o'clock. Rev. James R. Smart will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. WILSON WILL AID CAMPAIGN OF COX President to Issue Statement After Notification Ceremonies. Er United Press: DAYTON, O.. July 29. Tres't Wilson, shortly after the notification of Cov. Cox, on August 7, will issue a statement announcing the nominee as the new party leader, it was reported in the Cox camp today. Indications this move would be discussed today by Georgo White, new chairman of the democratic national committee, with prominent democrats in Washington. White was prepared to give the nominee's exact views. From reliable- sources it waa 1 amed White and other close advisers of Cox are anxious for the president to hand over publicly the parly reins. Mtvts (i. O. P. IYopacanria. Back of tho novo was the apparent bt-liof republican leaders have initiated a propaganda campaign, the main theme being that the president, as a result of the white house conference with Cox intends dominating the democratic campaign. The recent meeting of the democratic committee in Columbus expressed some dissatisfaction with the white house conference, it was know n. Interest In Spcoch. Unusual interest in Cox's speech of acceptance was shown by hundred? 'f telegrams and letters giving suggestions which he has received. Although virtually all the ppeech w::i be completed by Saturday and mailed to papers all over the country, Ci x s ! one of the most im1 ortar.t sc-tiuns will not be revealed u-.th the morning cf notification ily. He declined to indicate the subject of tho delayed section. In response to a second telegram fran Parity I. Christenser.. head of tho F.r:r.er-IU":r party, asking that 1 -o ;o:n in a movement to secure the rea.-e from prison of Eiigone V IH s. socia'.i.-t candidate for prcsioVv.i. Oi siid he would reply after :;et::;ca: peecn. It gen heed the governor will de-c'.-r." tho request. Expect I .arge Crowd. I" anticipation of a large crowd at the notification, the committee :: arrangements have provided a ca.-e amplifier. Word was received today that In addition to delegations- from Ohio r::s. democratic enthusiasts are I e. -mi ::c in large numbers from Chi ta co. southern Illinois. Indiana. L-xir.gton and Louisville. Ky.. and Missouri. Capture of Villa is Confirmed at Capitol Rv Associated Press. WASHINGTON. July 21 Official confirmation of tho surrender of Franc;.-co Villa to the federal government of Mexico was received at t b o the tatf -part me: ursday from r..ruar. cet.vul at Pie Iras Ne irras. lie was officially advised of j the surren icr by the federal com-! r.andcr at Piedras Negras,
POSTAL REPLY COUPONS LEAD TO FEDERAL PROBE
Quick Piise of Boston Millionaire Goes Under Government Investigation. r.y CnitM Prts: BOSTON. July 29. Lady Luck pl-yfd a fickle hand with Charles I'onzi. one time waiter, dishwasher, traveler. whose frenzied finance mctnods here are under Investigation. Tho daprer younpr Italian who landed in the United States in 1903 with 52. oO and whose holdings in rash now amount to more than $12.000.000 said frood fortune first fmiled on him when she crossed his pathway with that of Rose Guecco, daughter of a wholesale fruit dealer here. I'onzi in 1918 married Miss Guecco. From that time or., he cays, he made money. Cause Federal Probe. Hia dealings in international postal reply coupons, through which he made millions, were under federal probe today. Gov. Calvin Coolidge also was expected to order a state inquiry. Throngs gathered around Ponzi's rfhec fipain early today, but most of the people were there out ." curiosity and only a few waltc-H to withdraw their deposits from Ponzi's financial institution through which he guaranteed 50 percent interest. Wait for Money. Those in the throngs whn were waiting to have their money returned became uneasy today when Ponzi's financial office did not open. No explanation in delay of opening was forthcoming. Ponzi returned more than $700,000 to his customers yesterday and more than $1,000,000 the day previously. Postal authorities said only a normal amount of coupons have been redeemed here recently. Ponzi said he did not cajsh the coupons In Boston and declared his methods were a secret which he defied federal authorities to solve. BRITISH POLICY REGARDING OIL WILL BE PROBED (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) stage principally is directed to oil produced in what are known as mandate countries. Officials realized that as to that which is produced within "the British, French or Italian dominions, or in Rumania, the governments of those countries might properly exercise control over exportfl. But the case Is different as to mandate countries in the view of the state department for under the peace treaty it was stipulated that the powers assuming mandates over terr.torities formerly governed by tho central powers but separated from them by the treaty as a result of the war, should show no discrimination In the exploitation of natural resources. It is on this point, among others, the state department is said to desire information. GIVES EXCERPT OF WILSON SPEECH AS BASIS OF PEACE Uy Associated Press: DUBLIN, July 2,0. Permanent peace can be arranged between Ireland and England on the basis of England now explicitly accepting the first condition of peace laid down by Pres't Wilson in a speech in New York, on Sept. 27, 1917, on the issues of the great war," said Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sinn Fein, to the press, Thursday, in discussing the Freeman's Journal's suggestion that Ireland 19 ready to accept dominion home rule. "In that speech, Pres't Wilson aid: "The military powers of no nation shall be suffered to determine the fortunes of peoples over whom they have no right to rule except'the right of force. 'Peace on that basis," continued Griffith, "was arranged after a prolonged conflict between Switzerland and France by the treaty of Frlboug In 1516. That peace has since endured." W OMEN STAMPEDE AS POLICE RAID CARD GAME; EIGHT TAKEN By Associated Press: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 29. One woman was arrested, charg-ed with operating a gaming house and soven other women charged with visiting a gaming house when police raided a downtown apartment house today. A deck of cards and a small amount of money was confiscated. Sergt. Russell of the morals squad accompanied by several won. en police were forced to break down a door to gain entrance to the apartment. According to police they had received Information that gambling among women at the address bad been going on for some time. A virtual stampede was caused by the entrance of the police. KRESGE EMPLOYES ATTEND MOVIE SHOW Moro than 300 employes of the local store of the Kresse Co., attended a lecture and motion picture exhibit given Thursday night in the auditorium of the chamber of commerce by a representative of the company who is touring the country in the Interest of better salesmanship. The motion picture, which was accompanied by explanations. Is laid in a Kresge store. It pictures the business career of Bessie Brown, a young girl who is forced to seek employment by the death of her father. Examples of salesmanship and business ethics are contained in the enactment of the plot IDENTIFY MINER W HO DIED SHOOTING CRAPS By Asodtted Press: EVANSVILLE. Ind., July 29. Part of the mystery surrounding the killing of a man at the Henderson. Ky., fair grounds Tuesday night following the holding up of a "crap game" in which the robber, numbering four, secured over $800. was cleared Thursday night when the dead man was identified as Raymond Gee. 2S, a coal miner at llarrisburg. IlL
Federal Reserve Board Issues Monthly Statement of Business in Country During Past Month
By Aisociated Press: WASHINGTON. July :a.--Cur-taliment of industrial activity due to lower demand. cancellation of orders and general readjustment wero the outstanding developments In the business of the country during July, the federal reserve " board declared Thursday in lUs monthly review. "In tome districts, however, production continues upon c!d orders which aro still on the books, dospite the fact that new business has fallen off," the review declared. "In the agricultural regions, improve a crop conditions and the development of a more confident tone in business are reported to have brousht about a turn distinctly for the better. "ijpeciilation in commodities in many parts of the country L reported to have been greatly reduced and in some practically eliminated. There Ls a general feeling that extravagant buying' is at least less extreme and dangerous than it was som time aso." The transportation problem continued unsolved during the month, tho review reported, and while yome local improvements were noted there remained gre-at freight congestion, provoking "an undue and unnecessarily wvero strain on credit." The iron and steel industry '"is now placed in a serious condition," according to the review, which adds that two million tons of products are tied up in the haids of tho producers throughout tho country by lack of transportation Likewise the grain movement hiix been retarded by car shortage. Commenting on the labor situation the board declares that an increase In the efficiency of labor was HARDING TOO BUSY TO FINISH SPEECH Continuous Procession of Callers Keeps Republican Nominee at Work. By Associated Press: :MARION, O.. July 29. Subjects ranging from the political outlook in Ohio to the internal troubles of China were canvassed by Warren G. Harding Thursday in a long work day crammed with conferences. The procession of callers prevented completion of the speech th nominee will deliver here Saturday at the opening of his front porch campaign and he said it probably would be Friday nigh before the manuscript would be finished. Th3 address, which will be delivered to a delegation from Mansfield, Ohio, will be bhort and is expected to include a more or less general discussion of the issues. The first conference of the day was with forty Chicapo business men connected with the financial end of the republican national committee, who arrived in Marion on an early train and were breakfast guests of Sen. Harding at the Marion club. They were accompanied by Fred W. Upham of Chicago, the national committee treasurer, and later talked over campaign finances with the nominee and outlined In detail the plan perfected in Chicaso for raisins? a campaign fund by popular subscription. GREAT LAKES GOBS OUT FOR A TIME IN A BORROWED AUTO Special to Tae News-Times: LAl'uKTE, Ind.. July 29. Four sailors, Joseph Murray, Lewis F. Crane, Joseph Lundon and Victor Neff, absent without leave from the Great Lakes station, and Charlee Neff and Floyd Mitthell, dressed in civilian clothes are in. jail here awaiting the arrival of officers. The six men stole the automobile of G. N. Kelly, of Chicago, and started on a Joy ride over the country They were arrested here when they sold a tire for money to buy gasoline. The four sailors will be returned to the Great Lakes station, while Mitchell, and Charles Neff will be taken to Chicago for prosecution for auto stealing. FILES $10,000 SUIT AGAINST RAILWAY CO. 'NILES, Mich., July 29. Charles Kxauss of Cas3 county, Mich., has filed suit in the Berrien county circuit court against the Soul-tern Michigan Railway company for $10.000 on account of damages to his 'Overland car when an interurban car struck the automobile at the River Bluff crossing in Niles two years ago. The car was wrecked to such an. extent that it was never removed from the spot where it was thrown by the impact. Krauss ajid his wife occupied the car at the time of the accident and Mrs. Krauss was instantly killed. As administrator of his wife's estate Krauss sued the railway company for $10,000 and at the conclusion of the trial the presiding Judge directed the Jury to return a verdict of ncaufe for action. This case will be appealed to the supreme court. CHARGE PROFITEERING AGAINST OPERATORS By Associated Press: WASHINGTON, July 23. Prosecution on charges of profiteering in coal sales have been instituted against about twenty coal mine operators and brokers in eastern Tennessee, U. S. Attorney Kennerly at Knoxville Thursday advised the department of justice. The attorney, who acted on recent instructions from the department, reported that the men would be taken before United States commissioners as soon as they had been arraigned and evidence presented to show that they have been selling bituminous coal at from $7 to S 9.5 5 per ton. TOO LATF TO CLASSIFY FOR RENT Nie? cool slewing room with kitchen privileges. Lady preferred. Call Main 234. Tfctt-SO WANTED Man that can net np and opmti ticker Mnst he uhle tn fnm. iBh reference. ' An: .a yjs, Co. I
"one notable feature" of the month this improvement being attributed to the development of unemployment in various pans of the country. Increased unemployment was ascribed by the boards report to curtailed manufacturing operations, cancellation of orders and inability to obtain capital for construction work. Coal production, the review asserted, also is hampered by car shortage while local troubles were said to be causing an undercurrent of unrest in some districts. Ihe coal output in Pennsylvania. West Virginia, Indiana. Ohio and Illinois, was estimated at one halt or Je?s cf normal, with the country's total production averaging nine million tons a "eek in comparison with, current demands showing a need for 11,000,000 tons. Prospects of a winter and spring wheat yield "considerably above normJ" were reported by the Minneapolis district, while the Iacitic coast reports a yield of 10,000.000 more bushels of s.prin wheat than in 1919. The St. Louis district, however, said the wheat there w;us low in quantity but high in quality, while the Kansas City diftrict predicted a big yield. tXher crops, including corn, oats and cotton, were reported as having improved over part months. Livestock conditions were said by the board to be exceptionally good the country over, with prices generally higher except for sheep. Tli2 raw wool market, however, continued its characteristic inactivity which has lasted several weeks, tho dealers in the Boston district placing virtually no orders. Such wool as is going into the market is on a consignment basis.
The Lighter Side In the Day's News KANSAS CITY Ella Hardin wants $50,000 for allowed injuries frustainexl In alighting from a "salcty" erreet car. SAN FRANCISCO George Servals, street car conductor, casually told a passenger th weather wasn't like dear old Arkansas. He learned the passenger was his brother, last seen 31 years ago. DENVER Antonc Franciscovltch dLplayctl a $4,000 roll in a railway ticket office. Knroute to the station wmconc lipped open his wallet !eket. But Antone er nies his iu his hock. SAN ANTONIO A young woman aaked to use a tire company's phone. She took her lime with the call and 5200 of the company's money. ST. LOUIS Clifford J. Jackson was sorry burglars got his hot water bottle. It was the family jewel reiK)sItory and contained $300 worth of valuables. RACE GAMBLING BRINGS RUINS Astor Theator Treasurer Arrested on Fund Shortage Charge. NEW YORK, July 29 Gambling on the races, according to the police caused the financial downfall of Herman H. Light, treasurer of the Astor theater. Light was arrested in connection with an alleged shortage of $28,000 in the theater's funds. John P. Murphy, a note teller for the Hudson Trust company, was held en a charge of grand larceny. Polle alleged he was working with Light. United States Polo Team Will Get Third Place By Associated rreas: OSTEND. July 29. Although the United States polo team defeated Belqium by a larger score than England in the Olympic games, the Americans will not be given an opportunity under the Olympic elimination system to meet England and will receive only third place Jn the tourney, it was announced Thursday night. First and second places will be determined in competition between Encrland and Spain in the finaU Saturday. FREE! FREE! Extra Trousers Double Your Dollar Sale EXTRA PANTS FREE Here's good news About 20 bolts of fine blue and srrey serge will be included in our great "Double Your Dollar Sale." These beautiful greys and blues will be sold in no time. If you want a good serviceable blue or grey serge suit, made to your measure at "No Profit" you will have to hurry. Special Super Quality Suitings $30.00 Others at $35. $40, $45.
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ALLIES MAY ASK AMERICA TO JOIN SOYIET MEETING
Informal Inquiries Have Been Addressed bv Foreign e?ed bv F Diplomats By Associated Press. WASHINGTON. July Infor mal inquiries have been addressed ; to the United States by diplomatic representatives of the allies to ascertain this government's willingness to enter into the proposed peace conference with soviet Russia. No formal invitation, it was said Thursday at the state department, has been received as yet from either France or Great Brftain. Since the allies have never tailed to invite this government to participate in conferences touching problems growing out of the war in spite of the repeated previous declinations, it is thought by officials here that a request for tho counsel of the United States is expected to be forthcoming. French Oppose. France is known to be desirous of the participation of the United" Stated in a conference with the bolsheviki of the opposition to recognition of cn account of the assumed strength the soviet government in this countryFrance has been the most determined opponent among the allies of recognition of tho bolsheviki or of entering into a conference with the Soviets until assurance has been given by the bolshevik leaders of a willingness t assume the obligations of the former imperial Russian government. State department officials continued Thursday to refuse to predict whether the United States would be more than an "interested observer" at the rroposed conference. It was said that the matter would be in the hands of Pres't Wilson if an invitation is received. POLES WITHDRAW IN NORTHERN TERRITORY NEAR PRUSSIAN LINE By Associated Press: WARSAW. July 23. The war office communication issued Thursday announces that the Poles have withdrawn from the northern front in accordance with plans along the line '. of Graievo, which is near the east : Prussian boundary, extending southeast to Ossovets, to Kamiemets-Ll-tovsky to Kobyrn. The Blalystok railroad extends northwest through Ossovets to Graievo. which apparently takes Ilialystok within the bolshevik lines. Kamieniets-Litovsky is 40 kilometers north of Brest-Li-tovsk. The withdrawal In the center also continues, owing to the northern pressure. Along the Styr and Sereth. the communication says the Polets are regrouping for a counter offensive on this front, where the reds are reported to bo reinforcing with the design of launching one big push with Ilmberg their objective before an armistice is signed. KNOWS MORE ABOUT SHOES THAN AUTOS J. R. Clouse of the Walk-Over shoe shop counldn't siop his motor Thursday afternoon after he had parked the car in front of his shop. Furthermore, he didn't have much water in his radiator atid steam started to spout out of the cap. A crowd collected and gave him all sort of kindly advice such as. "Hit it with a hammer"; "Throw a monkey-wrench into the machinery" A mechanic, Will Harding, opened something and it stopped. CAR HITS TREE AKD DRIVER CRACKS RIBS NILES, Mich.. July 2 9. Alexander McMillan of Chicago, residence 6 5th and Francis s-treets, had a couple ribs broken and wad otherwise injured when a Packard car which he was driving collided with a tree. His wife and children were thrown from the car to the pavement, but ncne were seriously Injured. The accident was caused when a Chevrolet car in turning a corner struck the Fackard. The latter car was badly demolished. William R. W'illiams New Assistant War Secretary , By Associated Press. j WASHINGTON. July 2?. William F. Williams of Richmond, Va., has been appointed assistant secretary j of war, succeeding Benedict Crowell. who recently resigned to attend to private business. ' i v m 1 Op p. Union Trust Bldg.
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INDIANA OPERATORS DECLINE INVITATION TO HOLD CONFERENCE
Fiy Associated Frs: CHICAGO. July 23. Coal operators of Indiana Thursday do i:;-. to participate In a joint conference witrt the minors as suggested by John L Lewis, president o,f tho United Mine Workers of P.'ir-ci with a view to chancing or amending the interstate agreement .?r.d the commerce commission's award. Th executive committee r-i the Indiana Bituminous Coil Operators association in announcing its action said it was influenced "by tho f.ict that all contracts, state and interstate, were but a reaffirmation and acceptance by the operators and miners of an award mandatory in it.s provisions." CTtUMSTOWX Mr. and Mrs. James Bates and son, Harold, and Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Roseberry and ton. Gordon, cf South Bend spent Sunday with Mrn. E. McCoy. Miss Mabel Price, haa returned home for a month' vacation with her mother, Mrs. William Price. Miss Harriet Shone spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Maggie Shone. Misses Harriet and Nettie Shone and Miss Mildred Price called on Misa Mae Haas Sunday afternoon.
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There is someone In your family who has a big responsibility. Food to buy for the table; clothes for the children and grown-ups; new household utensils, linen, furniture, books and all the hundred and one little things for which the family income is spent. In most families one person docs the bulk of the buying. And it is that person's job to sec that the money is well spent that you all get full value for every cent that goes out. The success of a family depends on wise buying just as the success of a business docs. Wise buying means intelligent buying. It is necessary to have knowledge of goods and stores. The best way to get this knowledge is by reading advertisements, Thty tell yem where and when to buy to advantage. Not only the person who docs the buying but every member of the family should read advertisements. It is the duty of all the others to help the one who docs the buying by pointing out advertisements of new goods and giving all the information possible as to tastes and styles and values.
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AMERICANS WIN ANTWERP SHOOT
Scores Come in Slow, lut anlvces Are Sure of One Victor). HF.VFJ:Ih K'-'cTi:n. July Ar'in wi-vi ru l-a? one of " -.o '.'Vrr events in tho (V.yrr.rir ir y rifle matches Th'!rliy ar.d apj . - ently has been placed in .ever. f tho ethers. The result. aro ur. rtain because of the larg number t cntr.int. ar. i the chy with wh:: : th corw rrr-.e in. Out cf fr.'.jrreon teams th" Arr.fr'can sharpshooters wrr first ir. ! tenm match at 3on metres. ly.r down, with a score of 2? cut of prpsiMe .V'0. France waj scr-. w-.th ar.d Switzerland thirl ; . -SI. Norway and Finland tied n - n i . . In ht team ehoot at 300 metre, standirg. Denmark was first w.t'i 25; Sweden second r5o and America third Italy finished fourth in thf eve-: with CM and France fifth with 24 Neither Canada, which is enter' i only far th pistol shoeing, r. r Br.vJ!, competed in Thun !iys matches. for Results
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