Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

ALTON EVENING PAGE TWO RevoltRife in HavanaAfter 40 Bombings 1000 Police Patrol Streets Search Natives for Explosives Peril Meiidieta Rule ABC Newspaper Raided, Workers Given Castor Oil than 40 bombs were before midnight when exploded. which were of fin every Action of the cap- lt spent the early morning marching buses and street cars for their possession. Arre.1 90 Bun The city became excited over the nosBlbililv of a revolutionary oul- after police seized a supply Ob 'dynamite and arrested 90 passengers In buses where the ex- nlosivp.s were found. Extra precautions were taken by thfarmy when an officer reported had detained three members of ABC nolltical society, opposed Best Dressed Woman the ABC political to the government of prudent he naa MVndieta nnd his "strong man," Colonel Fulgenclo Batista, Smmander-ln-chief of the army Sailors and police also were ordered held In readiness. The army officer said seen many other men, pr ABC members, leaving the dty in groups.

Rivals May Join Hands Tension has been high since a tend of armed men, allegedly secret police, last week raided the plant of the newspaper Acclon, an ABC organ, and forced nine editorial workers to take castor oil. ABC leaders denounced the ram as equivalent "to a declaration of war" Negotiations were begun by them for an affiliation with the Autentlco party, their former enemies, for a concerted anti-government campaign. Leaders of the ABC and other opposition groups, It was known, have restrained with difficulty "hot-head" members from violence since the raid, but their spokesman said today they had no knowledge outbreak. Small Norwegian Ship Crippled by Gale, Sends SOS Tanker Pumps Oil on Sea All Night, Fails to Effect Rescue of plans for a com W. Dies at Age of 48 Ailing for the last three years William Herman Schlueter, 48, succumbed at 11:15 P- Monday at his residence, 630 East Fourth street.

Schlueter was the son of the lute Fred Schlueter, who conducted a grocery store for many years on Best Broadway on the site now occupied by the Salvation Army headquarters. Three years ago he had undergone an operation for relief of appendicitis and it was hoped that his condition would improve, but he continued In ill health. He had not been bedfast until eight dayr flffO He was born in Alton March 13 1886, and had spent his entire lit here. He had never married am resided at the East Fourth stree address with his mother, Mrs. Emma Schlueter, who survives him.

Other survivors arc a sister, Mrs Benjamin Brlckey, and two brothers, John and Fred Bchluetcr, all of Alton. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. from the liaucr Hoclm funeral homo with tin- Rev. O. W.

Hoggemelor, pastor oi the Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be, in City cemetery. The body may bo viewed at the funeral home Declared by a Paris courtier the world's best dressed woman, Mrs. Harrison Williams is shown as she arrived in New York after a sojourn abroad. She is wearing a black crepe dc chine blouse figured in white nnd green, black checkered wool skirt, green scarf, three-quar- cr length topcoat of broadtail, black felt trlcorr.c hat with black acquer bird trimmings, beige hose black lizard buckled oxfords, and lack suede gloves.

(AP Photoi NEW YORK, Dec. 18, rack liner Europa pounded her way hrough heavy North Atlantic sew today to the aid of the small Norwegian freighter Slsto. which was wallowing helplessly in seas, her bridge, rudder and ifeboats washed away. The tanker- Moblloil already was at the side of-the slacken freighter which" came to grief approximately 880 miles north of the Azores in the same vicinity where two other ships md encountered difficulty and sent out distress calls during the last few days. The Moblloil pumped oil on tne sea all night In an attempt te- calm the waters sufficiently te effect a rescue, but this morning her oil was runlng low and she broadcast a message asking how soon a ship Local Labor On Sewer at Wood River Resolution Passed by City Council Also Refers To Materials 88103 Liquor Fees Total Collected Since Beginning of Fiscal Year in May WOOD RIVER, Dec.

18-Local lab or and material must be used wherever possible on the projected Wood River trunk and relief sewer under a resolution adopted by the City Council, Monday night. The resolution specified that contractors were to employ local labor and purchase their materials from local concerns wherever wages or nrtces compared favorably with ScSe obtainable from other.sources Also in connection with the sewer was the adoption of an ordinance amending one previously passedI to omnower the mayor nnd city CICTK Ctract with the Big Four and the Alton Railroad Co. regarding casements over their property. Ordinance for Easements The measure passed last night specified no size for the sewer pipe to be used. City Attorney Manning explained, whereas that passed twr weeks before followed the specifications in the sewer ordinance.

The easement ordinance in this respect Manning said, coincided with the contract already drawn up and aP Hendrickson. in making a special report submitted by Treasurer Connors, disclosed that $8103.13 In liquor license fees had been paid to the city since the beginning of the fiscal year in May. Hendrickson had requested the report at the council's meeting two weeks before. Recommendation by Chairman Burger of the band committee that Manager Frank Gainer of the municipal band be compensated $100 for his year's work In that capacity, since no other provision was made for him, was approved by the council. Urge Track Purchase Investigation of the possibility of purchasing an extra truck or automobile in the city's new inhalator might be taken to places needed so that the fire truck would not have to be used was referred to the fire and water committee, on motion of Chairman Norris of that committee, to report Its recommendation to the council.

The police committee was instructed to confer with officials rt the RlveV-Alton Bus ServtJ regarding the stopping of busses fn the space reserved for them on Ferguson avenue. Complaints were heard that cars were usurping the space and forcing busses to stop in traffic lanes at that point. Two life term convicts at the CoWao state freea owrnampnt. rnnnfi a VPflT ago win- An cordance with an agreement made ontract the disease-as to con on lated with live tuberculosis bacilll-but failed to con art of a test of a serum developed by Denver phys an congratu part of a test of a serum prevent tuberculosis. Gov.

Edwin C. latlng Mike Schmidt and Warden Krickson (right) as the convicts departed. congratu farewell to Carl Photo) A King in long Pants Gasoline CailS HI Collinsville Cafe After Fatal Blast with oil could arrive. The Hner President Harding, Data Errors Upset Wheat Market Brotherhood MarksItslOth Anniversary Founding of Organization Celebrated at First Presbyterian Church Leaders Laymen Bible Classes Review Accomplishments of Presidents Members of the Men's Federation of Brotherhoods and Bible Classes meeting Monday night in the First Presbyterian church In celebrat on of the nineteenth birthday of the organization turned their minds to a review of Its activities since its formation on Jan. 17, 1916, at a meeting In the Episcopal annex on Market street.

Inspiration for the organization of the federation had come from a meeting of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian brotherhood, it was recalled, and the first of the 15 presidents' who have headed It, was A. Reed, a member of the Twelfth street church group, and now a resident of Florida. President Clark Show conducted the birthday celebration, and a feature was a series of talks and messages from past presidents. Of the IB it was -mentioned, several are dead, and a number who could not Gould Poetry Huey Grabs At Teachers In One Law Special Session Bill At Board to Control 15,000 Jobs Offers 33 Measures Louisiana Legislature in Complete Control of Dictator ROUGE, Dec. 18, Long dicatorship If the '33 sponsors are enacted Thurs- Edith Klngdon Gould, 14-ycar- great-granddaughter of the fa- old great mous mouB founder of the Gould fortune, has just published in New York a book of 37 poems written between of 6 and 14.

Although Owner online Man Killed by Explosion Many Walks of life Many walks of life have been represented in the executive timber of the federation, It was brought out ag studious, a proficient harpist, and rhymster, her real ambition is to be an expert horsewoman. Mother of Judge Dies; City Court Session Delayed in one bill, placing theTobs all teachers in the state at the whim of a Long-controlled board! went unnoticed for the first two days of the session. The State House buzzed over the measure today as the House pre- Tred to pass" the bills and send hem to the Senate at 8 p. m. (OBT) or reference to committee before and of nected with large Industries, one a post office employe, one a retail another.

Police and firemen said todav A. W. Reed, M. E. Robinson saia waay rir the explosion was I 0 Jg ta gkW JU caused by gasoline seeping tprougn Chrlstoe.

George Hair the. floor into a furnace. taken Dr E. Walton, William Arnold irHnroH man. wrto was taicen maa mm Rpn rr ss 2 window of the tavern.

UertalninB church, and there follow The dead man had not been wen slcal roram the men' the tavern for the night, Roceri did not explain why he and the man who was killed happened to be in the tavern. Fire Chief Robert Hartman said a 5-gallon can which smelted of gasoline was found in front of the building before firemen arrived and i turned over to him by 'an unidenti- I fled person. He also said an empty '5-gallon can was found inside the niilding. The explosion, which could be aeard for miles, attracted a large Mrs. Griffith Succumbs At Granite City Hospital Arrangements for city court her Friday were being annulled toda because of the death this mornin Granite City of Judge R.

Griffith's mother. Judge Grimt has been presiding at court session here during the illness of Judge Mrs, Griffith occurre at 7 a. in St. Elizabeth's hosp tal, Granite City, after a brief II ness. Mrs.

Griffith suffered an attack of pleurisy about a week ago, but her condition did not become alarming until Sunday evening when she was moved to the hospital. Within the last few days her condition had been complicated by the development of another ailment that resulted in her death. She was the widow of W. C. Griffith.

in all he upper body considers them Thursday. The House will concur mendments the same day, and.a ther of Long's special hird this year-will be When the "teacher patronage bill came before the House ways and means committee Long sketchily explained that it merely gave the state budget committee power to compel parishes to Slow children from other parishes to attend their schools. Printed copies of the bill that the.act also granted the budget committee supervision of the appointment of all school teachers. That committee is composed of Gov. O.

K. Allen, State Superintendent of Education T. H. Harris and State Treasurer J. S.

Cave, ail elected with Long's support. Other bills were packed with as much dynamite. A number prescribed punitive measures for tne New Orleans administration of Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley, Long's antagonist in the "armed" Long's forces which picked up and relayed the appeal for oil, said a hurricane had blown all night, but was abating somewhat thU morning. At that time the tanker had been unable to "do anything as yet." The message from the Europa, signed by her master.

Oskar Scharf, did not indicate when the lant liner would reach the Slsto. It was assumed here that Scharf had reduced the speed of his ship because of the weather. The message from the Moblloil said the crew of the ship wished to be taken off, and added understand no Immediate danger." The Slsto, calling at Cleveland, Detroit tmd Montreal, sailed on her homeward voyage from Quebec, Nov. 23. She 228 feet long, of 1120 gross tons nnd her home port Is Haugwmd.

At Oslo, it was definitely stated thixt then? were 17 men aboard the ship. CHICAGO, Dec. 18, errors disturbed the grain market today, nnd after erratic price fluctuations, wheat firmed near the close of the session. Early strength following revision of yesterday's erroneous domestic wheat visible supply figures gave way under scattered liquidation. The subsequent decline in prices reached the extreme when a trans- blsslon error resulted in posting of a close for December wheat at Liverpool two pence under the previous finish.

This was corrected to show the price actually was unchanged. Receipts: 68; oats 13. Yugoslavia's 11 K-- King Peter, Is shown as he appears in his first pair of "long pants." Note the arm band of mourning for his father, the assassinated King Alexander. (Associated Press.Photo) crowd. Carrollton Legion Post Honored Youth Gets 3 Years for Martin Extortion Note EAST ST.

LOUIS, 111., Dec. 18 (XP) Francis Myers, 26-year-old shoe factory employe of Salem, 111,, today was under of three notes through trie Myers confessed he wrote and mailed two letters threatening the Thompson Chief Speaker The address of the evening wa by President P. L. Thompson Shurtleifj College, whose theme, "It not so Simple 1 a discuslsoq the legalistic frame of mind as ap plied to the ten commandments am to religious thinking and living. to the disastrous'consequences that have come from this tendency.

Things good for yesterday may not be the best for today, President Thompson pointed out, declaring that Christianity is not something out of the past to be leaned on like a crutch, but "a driving power to make the world better You may prove anything you wish by the Bible If you first decide what you desire to prove, he remarked. Thus slavery, drinking and other practices have been defended. In conclusion, he urged that legalistic, quibbling tendencies be laid aside with regard to Biblical precepts. "What the world needs most," he told the Federation members," Is the spirit of love manifest- her primary, which won. Wheat 18 cars; corn, Edwardsville Toy Repair Work Js In Full Swing EDWARDSVILLE, Doc.

17, a short time to accomplish much, workers gathered their tools this morning and stalled "Santa's Workshop," where toys foi the children of needy families will be renovated. With the cooperation ot the Work at Night to Pour Wood River Posloftice Job Chicago wheat finished unchanged to cent higher compared with yesterday's close, May 99 and corn was lower up, May 87 Oats gained fractions und rye and barley were unchanged to around a cent higher. Provisions were steady to firm. Chicago Cash Grain CHICAGO, Dec. 18 1 hard 1.08-1.08'-i; No.

2 mixed 1.02'U-105; No. 3 red 1.0114: wecvlly. 2 yellow old 93Vu-94; No I white old 1.02',i; No now, No 3 yellow 93'Xs- The Carrollton American Legion Post was one of eight in the state I automobile, a to receive a citation on membership house and $1,900 and In the second from the state conf erence'in Bloom- toBton. unsigned. The Legion won the citation for Jn tenclng Myers late yester- retainlng all of its membership of day federal Judge Fred L.

Wham last year and adding new members dented Myers 1 application for 1m- mediate parole. He will be placed on probation for five years after ex- The W. W. G. girls of the Bap- i ra tlon of the three-year term.

ed like that revealed by Jesus Christ. This kind of heaven Is the thing that will help make the world truly Christian." to the organization Christmas Parties AI1U YV. VJ. While her illness was known to be critical to members of her family "and to near friends, her death to others came as a shock this morning! A daughter, Mrs. R.

M. Deadker of Indianapolis, and her huband, had been summoned to Granite City, and were at her bedside at the time of her death. An- other'son, Clifford Griffith, who resides In Philadelphia, is en route to Granite City. Although Mrs. Griffith had never lived here she was known in this area through club work and through members of her family, Judge Griffith, and Miss Lorna Griffith, a 'daughter, who formerly was secretary of M.

H. Ward, in the Associated Manufacturers office here. Mrs. Griffith had been active In club work in Granite City and her home there had been a gathering place for many social events. She was among the older residents of Granite City, having lived there for about 40 years.

In addition to Judge Griffith, Clifford Griffith, Mrs. Leadker and Miss Lorna Griffith, another daughter, Miss Esther Griffith, and Edwardsville City Officials Break Ground for Sewer Hutchens, Mrs. Delbert Driver and naping. -Juagp MA 3rdy Buscnu'iil Cniicrcle Work Finished; Alnil Rush WOOD IUVEH, Doc. until clock Monday nlfiht.

con- No 2 yellow 92 1 No 3 yellow ncr aunaay 91-No 4 yellow 90; No. 3 white 98. list Church Wednesday evening at OATS-No. 4 white sam- a Christmas party at her home. Mrs'A jsharon will entertain Highland Brewer Heard Sunda school class of theBap- i8lative Meeting A her Sunday school pie grade sales.

sales 87; quotable range SOY 2 yellow 1.30 net track country stations. Carrollton Notes OHIOAOOrDec. 18, Guy um rt the Schott Brewing 80 per- was a week- 102 at Mectin. Roll call showed 102 present at the meeting, C. G.

Scott serving as Secretary in absence of Elmer Jones who was unavoidably absent. Next meeting of the organization was announced for Jan. 21 in the Jameson Baptist church. The concluding phase of the meeting was the Installation of officers and the committee members named by President Show, this being conducted by the Rev. W.

E. Darrow In connection with a prayer of consecration to the work of the new year. New officers are: Clark Show, First M. E. church, president; Herbert GviHo, Fosterburg Baptist church, and W.

L. Oliver, First Christian church, vice-presidents; and Elmer Jones, Jameson Baptist church, secretaary-treasurer. Committeemen are; E. Robertson and Harry Chrlstoe; G. Scott Wilbur Weiss, C.

C. Benner; W. E. Darrow, pastor of a. brother, William Wheelock of New York, survive.

The funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. from the residence, 2230 Cleveland boulevard, Granite City, with the Rev. Sanders of the First Presbyterian Church, Granite City, officiating. The body may be seen at the Mercer funeral home in Granite City. Council to Meet With Supervising Engineer EDWARDSVH-LE, Dec.

18, work Is to begin for another least, officials of the city ground breaking exercises for the $199,000 sewer and reduction plant to be constructed here with PWA funds, Monday afternoon. Using a silver Mayor Straube turned the first bit' of dirt. After that other city officials Joined him, each turning over a spadeful of earth. The exercises were held at the proposed site of the reduction plant, near the main line Wabash railroad station. The city council will meet tonight with J.

R. Shideler, engineer, and Counsellor Hiles will state his business with the regard to his recent PWA business while in Chicago. wnt of the arc testified today TIMOTHY Davis. Miss Margaret and cards sent through school children located In their home thu unused toys which were collected by the Boy Scouts or were bronchi in by the contributors. Mrs.

D. W. Flegenbuum, director of the program has charge of receiving the toys, and they will be through a labor agency here, the relief officials or representatives of the humane society. ollliv butkllni! here. While work wiu-i advancing on the M'w Past master Stoecklln uunournTd that employes at -the pre.wnt were being nwiiiiiiK'tl with the Christinas rush Plan CbristniuH Treat For Pupils at Lincoln Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association met last evening at Lincoln School, and members were entertained with program by pupils of MIKS Carol icn cell's room.

Room-mothers will be in charge of arrangements for giving a Christmas treat to the Lincoln pupils before the closn of school for the holidays, next Friday. Tlic patrons witnessed another demonstration of a centralized radio system which they hope to Install in Lincoln School for the benefit of principal and teachers. n-c Heat Thaws of Little America Ic UTTLK AMKUICA, Antarctica Via Murliitv Hndio. Dec. 17 (Dfi- hiked- A heat wave struck LiUo Amcrlni today, the temperature mulling 37 degrees above zero, with a iiv-uliunt thawing ol Ice Know.

Bccnute ot the Uutw, regarded as unseuHoimblc, the Ice in the Buy of Whales begun to move Aeawttnlfi Cracks opened up In the Ice woutl of the mouth ot bay and i new, wide crack appeared not fa from the mouth ot Sur Me inlet. Hundreds of totui of ice, built by winter began from the cliff the bay. Read wsnt Ads Dally McMahon to Snott Lu- before ajoint etate legislative com. Investigating the manufac- of ture and sale of- beerIn CHICAGO. Dec.

18 WHEAT High Low Close old New lay uly CORN Tec. old Now May July OATS 3ec. new May July RYE LK'C. old New May July 1.00 91U 85U 789. 77 CM.

spent the week-end here with her father Ed McMahon. 1 Btobeth Schmltz returned Bt. Louis Sunday after visiting Itfnoe Saturday her 90 83 11. 64 62 57H Fleld'on were guests Sunday of Mr, Mary aret. the industry asked for a bill to protect Illinois beer manufacturers against competition from Indiana and Michigan manufacturers.

They pointed to the "Import" taxes states as practically clim- fiSu While other states were bto to sell beer in Illinois more cheaply then the state's brew- john Orogan of the Keetay Brewing Chicago, said that due to coat of labor and materials, Illinois laced 30 percent higher coits than those In Wis- W.4 T3Vi 78U son. 77H-H 77 Ohar.e. Kldred Lonta "CORN-NO, No. 8 white i No. OlOM wtF OB B3U I homes.

OnesW A. Mitchell of Mokena. Ill and F. J. Wetcel, secretary of Jw Illinois Association of Brewers, pleaded for legislation to pro the tect the Industry In the state.

Representatives of the brewing Industry from outside of Illinois will be heard next by the committee, a group authorized by the general assembly In regular session year ago. State Street chapel. After the closing prayer, by President Thompson, members adjourned to the church dining room for refreshments and a social hour. Wood River Town Posts Sought by 4 EAST ALTON. 18-Wlth the township election still nearly threi months away, four already had made known their intentions to become candidates, It was disclosed today by Township Clerk .1.

W. Kelly Cms Hnllcr, Incumbent, and now chairman of the county board already has obtained qualifying petition from Kelly anrl announced he visor Ck rp plpcUon super- Three have begun circulation of blanks to obtain signatures for qual- highway $36,695 for Plttsficld Posloffice. WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, Sill Construction Chicago today submitted the low bid of $36,695 for construction of a new post- office in Pittsfield, 111. A bid of $36,983 was filed by Brockmeyer Boehle, and of $37,708 by Mtirch Brothers Construction both of St.

Louis. A gigantic hand, made of glass and illuminated by electricity, opposite the Munich railway station, draws the attention of tourists to the various interests of the town. Soil erosion affects 75 per cent of all cultivated lands in this country. Christmas Week Busy One for Legionnaires Christmas week is one of many engagements for American Legion members. The Madison County Council of the legion meets next Wednesday night in Collinsville and a large delegation from Alton post, headed by Herman Bockstruck, the commander, plans to attend.

On Friday night, the county voiture of the 40 8 will hold Its regular meeting in the Collinsville post headquarters. On next Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Alton post is sponsoring a shoot on the North Side Gun Club grounds in Godfrey township. Meantime volunteers from Alton post will be assisting iu Christmas toy committee in preparing for the distribution of toys from its Luer block headquarters, and on Thursday night veterans arc expected to attend the Christmas festival to be given In the post headquarters for the Junior organizations of the legion and Auxiliary. number of unmarried women oetween 30 and so years of ago stated to readied, due the loaves of World War. bo the hlglu-M ever in a great part to man-powe in the mlssloner They candidates.

seeklnK arth i ami Arthur Lawrence, both of East of BUCknPI conn his township ce candidacy, Buckner has an- nounccd he will not seek re-election HS an alderman. Telegraph Want Ads Dally Uw Priettf No Intwxt 208 W. Third The Home of Chmful Credit.