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THE PITTSBURGH POST JULY 15, 1927. Three 1 MORNING, FMik4 Avenue Cafe Is Padlocke KAUFMANN 8 BAER CO. PITTSBURGH UNIT OF GIMBEL BROTHERS. INC IV Quashing of Indictments Youthful Ta Phone ATlantic 4400 Sixth Avenue at Smithfield Street Former Senator Wedded In Paris Expert to Wed LIQUOR SEIZED THREE TIMES IN STADIUM BAR, AGENTS TESTIFY Against Eight Arrested in Raids On "Reds" Ends Case -B Event of the Day! Major Gardner Not to Make Appeal on Decision Of Court. sidered serious.

The Red agents worked principally in the Hill district, spreading their doctrines to its cosmopolitan population. The district attorney's office took charge of the affair. Raids were planned and carried out. 'Truckloads of propaganda were hauled away from Red headquarters. Besides the eight, Fred Merrick and i Ok fea NOT SUFFICIENT Ingram Police Seize Auto and "Moonie," Arrest Three.

ENFORCERS RAID EAST END HOME EVIDENCE GIVEN Edward Horacek were taken into custody. With the quashing of the indict 1 f'i4' i ments against eight defendants arrested in the wholesale "Red" raids by county and city police May 1, 1923, rn Pittsburgh's most recent sedition case virtually is a closed incident. John D. Meyer, United States District attorney, then an assistant district attorney of Allegheny county, was given the case. There were postponements for various reasons.

By the time it was ready for trial Meyer had resigned. Other delays followed. Ralph Smith, now an assistant to the United States district attorney, was to prosecute the case. Two Lower-Price Groups That Golfers lYill Appreciate District Attorney Samuel H. Gard iner yesterday.

In 'commenting on the decision of the judges who heard arguments in the last week of June, said he believed the informations, which 2 UNDER SUSPENDED SENTENCE. were drawn up by a suburban justice of the peace, were not sufficient to support the indictments. Or in other Meanwhile, in November, 1925, Merrick's case came up for trial. He pleaded nolle contendere and was given a suspended sentence of ten JOSEPH FRANCE. PARIS, July 14.

(A. P. words, the eight defendants: Max Jenkins. Thomas Myerscough, Morris mer United States Senator Joseph years. Gardner yesterday stated that France of Maryland and MIL Paternak.

John Urban, A. Rostrum, George Katziolis, A. Voytiuk and J. Kovalsky, held for more than four Tatiana Vladimir ovna Deehtereva Merrick had given up his com munistic preaching and was doln; were married at the Russian Ortho years in bail ranging from $5,000 to other work Horacek was tried after The Stadium cafe. 3604 Fifth avenue, was ordered temporarily padlocked In an injunction handed down yesterday In Federal court by Judge R.

M. Gibson. Prohibition agents several weeks ago raided the place and seized a quantity of liquor. In the complaint againtit the building, T. B.

Butler is named as the proprietor of the saloon and Regina R. Butler is named as owner. The complaint alleges that liquor was purchased and found on three different occasions in the cafe. Final hearing will be held September 12. PADLOCK IS AMENDED.

Louis Dragas, proprietor of a lodging house and restaurant at 431-433 Water street, which was padlocked last January by court order, yesterday petitioned In Federal court for the removal of the padlock, so that he could sell his business to obtain money to visit his widowed mother, who he said, was dangerously ill in Roumania. Dramas said in his petition that he had taken out his passport June 3, but that he had no money for traveling expenses. He already has arranged to sell his business if the padlock is lifted, he said. Judge Gibson ordered the padlock amended according to Dragas petition and also or Pure linen knickers of white, oyster white and natural, in plain colors, blocks, diamonds and checks. Many of them have the famous "Snugtex" waistband to prevent the shirt from "riding up." Regular and plus-four styles.

Sizes 28 to 42. dox Church in Paris yesterday. They had known each other for a long $15,000 went free because of a legal Merrick. The trial lasted a week. A ALEXANDER W.

GREGG. WASHINGTON, July Alexander W. Gregg, the 27-year-old solicitor of the internal revenue, who despite his years is credited with being one 'Ae leading tax legal experts in the country, is to wed. His engagement to Miss Dorothy Mondell, daughter of former Representative Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming, has just been announced and they will be married on July 26 at Newcastle, the Mondell summer home.

technicality. motion for a new trial was made by time. Mile. Deehtereva is a sranddaueh- his attorney, but to date no decision has been given. NOT TO FILE APPEAL.

The excitement which followed the Assistant Smith resigned. In the ter of a former judge of the court of appeals, Moscow, and has been living in Paris for some time. No plans for the honeymoon were an last week of June, Assistant District raids long since has subsided. The public more or less had forgotten the nounced. .95 cases.

Gardner said he did not think an appeal in the case would be made to a higher court. This is the historv Attorney Ralph W. Phillips argued the case. The writ which quashed the case against the eight was given later, in substance the reason is explained in this sentence, "the indictment does not contain sufficient allegation to sustain a conviction under any of the club, but the officers who served the of the case. warrant failed to attach the affidavit.

Back in the spring of 1923, Com In the raid a large quantity of whisky Two-Gun Mtin Held After Fifing at Wife, Wounding Daughter was seized. counts." munistic activities in Pittsburgh reached an alarming state. The leaders here were advocating the overthrow of the government, Gardner said, and the situation was con The International Labor Defense High grade heavy whipcord and imported linen knickers remark retained attorneys and the expense of weniy-iwo oi tne lodges were raided December 23 and the other 10 raids were made January 10. Some of the lodges were raided twice. More than 200 officials, charged with vio the case was more than $15,000.

Charles able at this price. With blue dered $500, which Dragas had put up Knowlan, 58, 1812 Bed-was held by Magistrate ford avenue, as bond, returned. THREE ARE ARRESTED. Regu- brown or black patterns, lars and plus-fours. Full lating the prohibition laws, are WE'RE NOT REFORMERS.

KING Ifcugh in morals court yesterday, charged with having shot his daugh Ingram police arrested three men yesterday when, they say, they found FARMER FINED $200. Convicted last December of manu ter. Margaret, 24, at her home, 3376 Wtbster avenue, Wednesday night. and roomy to help the golf er on the drive. Sizes 28 to 42.

TELLS KIWANIS LUNCHEOH facturing intoxicating liquor, posses Knowlan, said to have been es sing materials designed for the manu tranged from his family for several (Continued From Page One.) years and recently to have been an facture of liquor and maintaining a common nuisance, Frank S. Kaelin, a inmate of May view, went to his men that he would prove the charge farmer, of R. D. No. 3, Bellevue, was The Golfer's New SWEATERS daughter's home armed with two re 'at the right time." volvers, it was testified, and fired sev fined $200 yesterday in Federal court by Judge Gibson.

Kaelin testified at 'Marshall fled to cover yesterday eral shots through the kitchen door the trial that he had leased part of way at his wife and his daughters. when newspapermen asked him about Council to Honor Play Site Pioneers Two Recreation Centers to Be Named After Women. his farm on which the distillery was Dorothy and Margaret. his statements, and he amended some of them," he continued. "It was a The latter was wounded in the left found to an unidentified man.

Samuel S. Schwartz, Henry Barrett .95 arm by one of the bullets. Knowlan then fled and ran to Milwaukee and and Moxie Harris, all of Pittsburgh, dirty, cowardly trick on his part to take advantage of his position as a lawyer." Ht-rron avenues, firing as he ran until were fined $100 each yesterday when they pleaded guilty to violating the The league's law enforcement drive captured by police. He is thought to be suffering from a mental disorder. prohibition laws.

Valentine Paternel is not only a moral question but a of Imperial, pleaded guilty to a similar business question. King told the Kiwanians. The same underworld charge and was fined $75. which controls the police department controls other departments through Tionesta Juniata Octorara 30 gallons of moonshine in their car. They were Acle Isaac, 1005 Bedford avenue; Steve Laupente, 141 Grove avenue.

New Brighton, and Dewey Budway, 1702 Cliff street. They were turned over to Federal prohibition agents and held in $1,000 bond for hearings. Albert Smith, of 129 Lambert street, as arrested yesterday when Federal prohibition agents raided his home and found a 150-gallon still in operation, 25 gallons of moonshine and 53 barrels of mash. Smith was held in $1,000 bond for hearing. Judge Thomas J.

Ford yesterday signed an order calling for the destruction of, more than 1,000 gallons of moonshine, 23 stills, ranging from 10 to 400-gallons capacity; coils, hot plates, galvanized cans and corn sugar. The contraband, valued at $10,000, was seized in raids by county detectives during the past few months. FILE TEST CASE. Cases against 32 lodges of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Western Pennsylvanoia which were raided by Federal prohibition agents seven months ago, will be determined by the outcome of the case against the Pit-cairn lodge, which will be tried during the November term of Federal court. Legal technicalities may show the warrants on which the clubs were searched illegal and cases against the officials may be quashed.

As a test case, a United States commissioner yesterday held the BtewarJ Are light of weight, mixing soft worsted with rayon, are a bit full at the waistband and are striking in color black and white stripes being particularly smart. A new and advantageously purchased selection presented today. Moore Is on G.O. P. which millions are spent yearly, he said.

What is Mayor Kline going to do Slate, Late Report now?" King asked. "We have shown him definitely that Walsh has tried to wreck the league. And the police have demonstrated that they have decided Organization Is Said The new Soho playground will be named in honor of Miss Beulah Ken-nard, and the new Fifth ward playground, on Bedford avenue near Kirk-patrick street, in honor of the late Mrs. Edith Darlington Ammon, according to a resolution to be presented to council Monday by Councilman James F. Malone.

The two women were pioneers In establishing playgrounds in the city more than 30 years ago, and for many years were active in civic welfare work. Their services, Malone said, "served as a foundation upon which our playground system is built." The resolution recommends a formal dedication next fall. Members of the Pittsburgh Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Civic Club and other organizations will cooperate with city officials for the dedication services. to wreck our program and have shown their friendship with law violators." To Favor Appointee Of Pinchot. Then King told of the efforts cf police and underworld characters to blacken his reputation, declaring that every effort so far had been without GOLF HOSE Republican leaders, it was reported V1(3ence t0 back the attacks.

yesterday, have agreed on Judge George V. Moore as the eighth judi MAY GET STEELE. If they had any evidence against cifrl candidate to receive the organiza tion indorsement. With but one in dorsement of the nine judgeships still me they would have produced it Tuesday night," King said. "They threw up their hands at the hearings and we will show them a lot more evidence when we get them in court.

I believe we will get this man Steele, sent to $2.95 Better hose you know they are at a single glance. Distinct colorful patterns, soft yarns, hand sewed seams and elastic knit tops. Many of them are the famous imported "Westminster" hose with a history." K. II. Co.

SPORTING GOODS Fifth Floor lackinjr information is to and trustees of the Pitcairn lodge for court. The filing of informations aaginst the other lodges raided will THUNDER STORM BRINGS RELIEF the. effect that the contest for organ ization favor was between Attorney Prank P. Patterson, Judge S. J.

Snee investigate my record, and maybe he will tell the -truth." await the outcome of their trtaL held for court were Roy Miller, steward, and William Campbell, FROM TORRIDITY SPEND YOUR VACATION on the Greatest oj Inland. Waters 8 wonderful days and restful nishts on the luxurious steamships of she Great Lakes Transit Corporation. World famous cuisine, finest sleeping accommodations, new deluxe suites, music, dancing, deck golf, games, shore trips. Meals and berth included in fare. Sailings every three days from the principal ports on Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.

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Mattern and I. P. Davis, trust Rogers, vice president of the Should this information prove relia (Continued From Page One.) wanians, who spoke of King as a ees. Each gave bond of $1,000. FAIL TO GIVE NAME.

ing the heat wave, began to move east member of the Cedar Rapids, ble, the organization slate makers will complete matters by excluding a number of formidable candidate, including three sitting judges Judges Richard Kiwanis Club. ward yesterday morning. Rainstorms According to the defense attorneys. Federal District Attorney John D. resulted over areas where the heat the Federal search warrants fall to set forth the name of the person who made the alleged purchases of liquor Meyer, District Attorney Samuel H.

Gardner and Judge James H. Gray, heard King's talk. had been intense. Pittsburgh, alone of many large cities, was missed by W. Martin, James H.

Gray and Charles I. Gollmar. Preparations were being made yesterday for the organization's coming-out party on July 26 when the heavy rain until last night. on which the warrants were based Rev. J.

Alvin Orr, president of the Warm as it has been, the recent In the Pitcairn case a prohibition KAUFMANN BAER COt slate will publicly be certified. Citizen's yesterday issued a challenge to Attorney Marshall to pro spell broke no records. It was merely a period of warmth to be expected at agent made an affidavit that last December 11 he bought whisky in the PITTSBURGH UNIT OF For fmrttr in forma flow tickets mnd mentations ceil any tourist or R.R. ticket agent or HEART DISEASE KILLS 68 HERE GIMBEL BROTHERS. INC this time of the year.

About the state the rainfall was moderate and sufficient for all needs. In the southeastern counties the fall was light and the ac Heart disease claimed 68 victims. the greatest cause of death in the city Pimples and Blotches Thera la a clean, healing liquid. Phone ATlantic 4400 Sixth Avenue at Smithfield Street last month, according to the depart L. B.

Williams, U. Great takes Transit 1826 OHer Pittsburgh, Pa. Phone Atlantic 0841. ment of public health's report for duce evidence of his statement that King took $22,500 from Klein as a bribe to leave town. Marshall replied that he was not interested in Orr's challenge but in the case of his client, Jakie Klein.

Meanwhile, Mayor Charles H. Kline is still "considering" the 'request of the Citizens' League for the dismissal of Superintendent Walsh. MAYOR STILL SILENT. The mayor's phrase, "at the earliest June. Scarlet fever and whoopini cumulated shortage of the last few weeks dried out the top soil in many places.

Temperatures averaged below normal, but the sunshine was ample and crops made a fair growth. Corn and tobacco are still backward but cough took the lightest toll, only one ey to use any time, that will shortly rlear away Pimples. Blackheads. Blotches. Blemishes and similar Skin Irritations.

To keep your skin clear and healthy ilwivi use Zerno. the clean, healing. death resulting- from each. Diphtheria increased 80 per cent over the same period last year, 121 cases having been slowly are improving. liquid astringent for ekin and scalp reported, with 13 deaths.

The larg est number of cases of a single dis convenience," still Is tne oniy maica- irritations, sue ana i.vu ac an a rug-gists. P0 ease was measles, 447 cases ana two tion of uhen he will decide. Whether deaths. Total deaths from all causes tni meana after tne fan elections or Boarder Is Burned Saving Woman Hurt Priced for Quick Clearance Rockinchair Union Suits Tailored to Fit Athletic Style, Side Leg Opening Our Own Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices wa. 673.

Urns Dnngs me annual ueaiu in a few days cannot be determined. rate to July 1 to 14.9 per thousand. The mayor remains silent In Gas Explosion Patrolmen John Hootak and Robert Groves were held for the grand jury on $500 bail, each charged with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law, at a hearing yesterday before Justice of the Peace George B. Shields of It's the Little Daily Pose IOtit Gams Comedy Wilkinsburg. Color Film $1 .45 Topic Newi Ralph Kemmerling and Eugene Morgan, league investigators, testified That Boes It George Wassil, 34, suffered painful burns on the hands Wednesday night while extinguishing fire in the clothing of Mrs.

Mary Halko, 36, in the latter's home at 809 Cherry alley, Glassport. Mrs. Halko was lighting the stove in the kitchen of her home, when accumulated gas exploded, igniting her clothing. Wassil, a boarder in the Halko home, ran to her aid and subdued the flames. Wassil and Mrs.

Halko, who was burned on the legs, chest and face, were both taken to the McKeesport hospital. MARION DAV1ES in 1 79c Just 462 Suits Regularly $1.00 that they bought whisky for the officers in Pete Katsafani's bar room in Frankstown avenue and that Hoo TILLIE THE TOILER From Funnies to Movies. On the Stare tak walke'd out with a half pint of 288 Suits. Regularly $2.00 to $3.00 liquor which the bartender handed to FarareQ ta Bean; Rubin "Good-Bre Benny" him without asking for pay. Berne, With le Barnwi'i Band 8 Aldine Rockets Mr.

and Mrs. King left last night for a three weeks' vacation in Western Damage amounting to S1S0 was done to several wooden moulds owned by the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corpora states. tion in a vacant lot at South Tventy "This is about the best time I could Brian McDonald Kathleen in Selix-tmiw frnai "Rio Rita" ninth street and Carey way early yes terday afternoon, by fire of unknown pick to leave." King said. "There will be plenty of work when I get. back.

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