Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, November 02, 1920, Image 6

Historic Oregon Newspapers

Morning Oregonian., November 02, 1920, Page 6, Image 6

Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR

About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 2, 1920)

Prev Page of 24 Next Prev Issue Next Text PDF JP2 (5.1 MB) Clip/Print Image

Return to Top

Prev Page of 24 Next Prev Issue Next

Newspaper Page TextG TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, NOVE3IBER 2. 1920 3-MILL LEVY URGED FOR CITY'S WELFARE Defeat of Measure Said to Endanger Safety. FIREMEN, POLICE ARE HIT Baker, Mann and Barbur Are Sup porting Tax; F. S. Grant Is Fighting for Measure. TO THE PITBliICt Regardless of what anybody says to the contrary, the 3-mill tax measure on the ballot at this election Involves the ques tion: Shall between eight and ten fire companies, 100 or more firemen and 100 or more police men be cut out and all other branches of the city service, including parks, playgrounds, street cleaning, street repair, etc., be reduced nearly one third? The 3-mill tax is not a new tax and is "only a re authorization of the same tax as was voted by the people for the present year. Inasmuch as both the safety and the welfare of Portland are involved, the voters are urged 10 vote Yes on this measure. The vote should be 608 X Yes. (Signed) GEORGE L. BAKER, Mayor. C. A. BIGELOW, S. C. PIER. A. L. BARBUR, - JOHN MANN. Commissioners. Portland voters today will pass on the threo-mill tax measure, placed on the city ballot by the city council to obtain authorization to levy the same tax aa was levied for the present year. Defeat of the measure, according to the members of the city council, will result tn the closing of fire stations, reduction in the males of fire fighters and the police bureau and a general decrease of at least one-third in every .line of municipal activity. Under the city charter, the council is not permitted to levy in excess of 8 mills of taxation without special authority from the voters. For two years the voters have given the city council the authority to levy taxes in excess of the charter limi tation. Last year when the 3-mlll measure was presented to the voters the council issued a statement that the levy sought at that time was for 190 only and that if conditions did not change the voters would be per mitted to pass on the levy for 1921. Council Abide by Voters. In view of this statement, the coun cil has taken the stand that the vote on the measure today will be mandatory upon the city council, and if the measure suffers defeat the council will keep its expenditures within the limits of 8 mills and make the necessary reductions in city 6ervice. Frank S. Grant, former city attor ney, who was one of the principal framers of the present city charter, "spent the day campaigning for the 3-mill measure. He said the best proof of its need was the support given the measure by Mayor Baker and City Commissioners Mann andj Barbur, all of whom are candidates or re-election. ' Candidates Not Opponlng. "If the 3-mill measure was not ab solutely necessary," said Mr. Grant, "these candidates would be out op posing the measure. It is known to all that the popular appeal for votes lies in the promise of lower taxes. The very fact that these men are lay ing aside their personal chances for office to save Portland from disaster is proof that the 3-mill measure is essential." In a final statement made by City Commissioner Pier, voters of Port land are urged to support the 3-mlll measure to save Portland from the setback which will result from the reduction of all municipal depart znents one-third. "Voters of Portland must remem ber that the three-mill measure means no more taxes, but means that'Pqrt land can continue in giving the same service as is flow given. "Failure of passage of the measure Would truly be a calamity, which could not be avoided. Defeat of the meas ure cannot be rectified for one year, and inasmuch as the measure simply enables the council to levy the amount of taxes which were levied yast year, I can see no reason for any voter to cast a negative vote. Vote the three mill measure and keep Portland on the map." HOOVERjiNSuiTDIFFEe OOXFLICTIXG STATEMENTS OX HAKDIXG ARE ISSUED. Irreconcilable Declares - Senator Has Turned Back on Pact. A" Union Wanted Is Reply. SAN FRANCISCO, CaL. Not. 1. Senator Hiram Johnson, "Irreconcil able" in the league of nations fight, and Herbert Hoover, in statements issued tonight, took Issue on the stand Senator Harding has or will assume in connection with the league of nations controversy. Senator Johnson issued the first statement. He declared "Mr. Harding says he has turned his back upon the league," and that "Mr. Hoover says Mr. Hard ing la going into the league." "I believo Mr. Harding," said Johnson's statement. Mr. Hoover In a statement answer ing Johnson -said: "Somebody has misled Senator Johnson," and also that "republican discussion except toy Senator Johnson has now ;one be yond destructive criticism of 'the league; it Is now upon devising 'a' league or an association that will protect the position of the United States and truly accomplish the preservation of peace." Senator Johnson's statement fol lows: "Mr. Harding says he has turned his back upon the league, that he desires neither reservations nor In terpretations, but rejection of it, and that if elected he will not go into the league. "Mr. Hoover says Mr. Harding Is going Into the league. 1 believe Mr. Harding. It Is stated in tonight's Cair that Mr. Hoover has some understanding with Mr. Shortridge about the league. 'Mr. Shortridge says Mr. Hoover haa nothing of the sort. believe Mr. Shortridge." Str. Hoover said:. "Somebody has misled. Senator Johriaon as to my . statement mads here (Palo Alto on Sunday). His' statement as to Senator Harding's position may refer to his views on 'the' league; it Is not in accord with his oft-expressed constructive views on 'a' league, an association or a society of nations which Senator Harding proposes to go into and which alone I have been discussing. "Republican discussion, except by Senator Johnson, has now gone be yond destructive criticism of the' league; it Is now upon devising 'a' league or an association that will protect the position of the United States and truly accomplish the preservation of peace. "Neither Mr. Shortrldge nor myself Is responsible for statements by the San Francisco Call." The Johnson statement was drawn by a statement issued by Hoover Sun day in which he called upon the elec torate to vote for the republican can didate for president and also for Sanv uel M. Shortridge, republican senato rial candidate in California. The for mer food administrator said: "This fight, as Senator Harding says, is not a fight over "the league or 'no' league, but over 'the' league' or 'a' league or association of nations." "Mr. Harding," the Sunday state ment said, "has pledged himself to take the leadership in bringing about the consummation of this vital prin ciple of definitely organized interna tional action that will secure the en try of the United States and the pres ervation of peace." The article in the San Francisco Call referred to by both Johnson and Hoover was a first-page editorial written under the signature of John Francis Neylan, publisher of the newspaper. Mr. Neylan charged "an eleventh hour trick had been sprung." He said "Samuel M. Shortridge has treacher ously abandoned Hiram Johnson and delivered himself to Herbert C. Hoo ver on the league of nations issue." Johnson, said the Call editorial, was against the league and Hoover "fa vors" its adoption. PAPER FIGHTS MAIL BAN PUBLISHERS OF MILWAUKEE LEADER FILE ACTION. Specific Violation of Espionage Act Not Mentioned, Is Dec laration In Suit. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. A question "more important than was Involved In the Dred Scott decision or any other question heretofore raised concerning the destiny of democracy in America" Is declared by the Milwaukee Social Democratic Publishing company, pub lishers of the Milwaukee Leader, o be presented in its appeal filed in the supreme court from federal court de cisions today, upholding Postmaster General Burleson's authority to deny the malls to that publication. The postoffice department, accord ing to the brief, has persistently re fused to Indicate any specific viola tion of the espionage act, under which action was taken, beyond the state ment that the paper had shown "a general tendency- to be seditious." "It is absolutely necessary that the use of the mails as second-class mat ter should be preserved to the said newspaper," the brief asserted, "if it is not to be commercially destroyed." The petition said Victor L. JJerger, managing editor, had offered to change the entire policy of the paper if the ban was lifted, declaring he owed this to the 12,000 stockholders. MEXICO TO PAY SETTLEMENT- FOR KILLING IS AGREED BY BRITAIN. Cash Payment to Be $10,000 With Pension of $2.50 Day During Rest of Single Life. - WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. Great Brit ain has agreed to a settlement of the claim against Mexico growing out of the killing of William S. Benton, "a British subject, near Juarez, February 17. 1914. Mexico is to pay '$10,000 cash to Mrs. Benton and a pension of $2.50 a day as long as Mrs. Benton remains unmarried. Benton, whose widow is a native of Mexico, was killed when he went to Francisco Villa's headquarters to pro test against outrages committed by Vlllistas. Carranza exonerated Villa at the time, but American Consul Edwards at Juarez reported that Benton was killed at Villa's headquarters and this later was confirmed by George E. Carouthers, American consular agent. It always has been understood here that the Benton case was one of the principal reasons for the refusal of the British government to recognize Cbrranza. SCHOOL DIRECTOR DEAD Mrs. Theodore P. Cramer of Grants Pass, Dies Suddenly. GRANTS PASS, 'Or- Nov. 1. f Spe cial.) Mrs. Theodore P. Cramer, member of the Grants Pass school board and a resident of this city for Z7 years, uea suddenly today at her home. She was well known as a church worker. Mrs. Cramer was S3 years old. She Is survived by her husband, two sons, Theodore P. Cramer J., wh. is em ployed in the United States National bank of Portland, and Afrthur Cramer of this city, and a daughter, Jeanette Cramer, a student at Oregon Agri cultural college. Funeral arrange ments have not been completed. LEITER PRESS CLUB HEAD Officers of Local Organization Are Chosen at Annual Meeting. At the annual election of the Port land Press club yesterday the follow ing were named as officers: O. E Leiter, president; Ben Hur Lampman, first vice-president; E. N. Blythe, second vlce-preeident: H. T. Hopkins, third vice-president; Charles N. Ryan, secretary; John D. Vlncil, assistant secretary; A. E. . Foss, treasurer, and W. H. Galvani. librarian-historian. The new board of directors is com posed of James Cassell, Tom Gerber, Charles W. Myers, Robert E. Smith, A E. Campbell, S. B. Vincent and Harry Marcus. 53 Hens in Egg Contest. SANTA CRUZ, Cal.. Nov. 1. Fifty three hens from all sections of Cali fornia, with a few from Oregon and Washington, began today the second egg-laying contest conducted by the state farm bureau at the new contest station here. Vote for the zoning bill and protect your home against the Intrusion of publio garages, apartment houses or gas filling stations, etc, Adv. Election returns, Orpheum tonight. Two snows, 7:30 and 10 f. M. Adv. INDERHAND ATTACK . Oil HARDING FUTILE People Resent Last Minute Democratic Charges. LIBELS AROUSE DISGUST Net Result, Say Observers, Will Be to Swell Vote of Republican Candidate for President. THE OREGONIAJJ NeNvS BUREAU, Washington, Nov. 1 Forecasts on the outcome of tomorrow's election made prior to the last 48 hours look valueless today. Revelations of yesterday and today on the nation-wide campaign of slander carried on surreptitiously at the last minute against Senator Harding, tile republican nominee, have turned the country upside down. Instead of being a landslide it Is likely to be a catclysm, observers said this afternoon. Eastern newspapers which carried columns yesterday exposing the at tempted slander and showing up its utter falsity devoted pages to the same subject today with editorials denouncing the underhanded attack and demanding that the democratic national committee and Governor Cox repudiate those persons who were re sponsible for putting in the mails at the last minute hundreds of thou sands of libelous circulars.- It has required no seismograph to sense the waves of public resentment sweeping over the east since yester day morning's newspapers appeared carrying the first exposures and cred iting their source to William E. Chancellor, a professor in Wooster college, Wooster, Ohio, who was dis charged by a unanimous vote of the trustees of the college when his ac tivities became known.. Public Reaction Instant. There was perhaps no one In this eastern country who mingles at all who had not heard of this whispered slander, but when it became known that the venomous thing had actually been put on paper for last-minute nation-wide circulation the public re action was instant and almost revo lutionary. The further Information that this libel charging Senator Harding with being. of "tainted blood" was passed out from the train which carried Governor Cox into the west and south and back again, caused the condem nation to become louder and more pronounced. Chancellor, the author of the slander, was formerly superintendent of the public schools of the District of Columbia. The Washington Post, whose pub lisher Is Edward B. McLean, a demo crat, gives almost three pages to-the attack today and publishes facmimile affidavits from members of the local board of education showing that Chancellor was dismissed as head of the public schools because he was a "man of wild ideas" and "found guilty of lying." One affidavit, which covers one-third of the first page of the Post, is by James F. Oyster, a leading citizen of Washington and a member of the District of Columbia board of education. - Affidavit Tells Story. Oyster's affidavit is as follows: "'James F. Oyster of Washington, District of Columbia, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: lam a res ident of the city of Washington, a member of the rent committee and was formerly president of the board of education of the District of Co lumbia. "William E. Chancellor, superin tendent of schools in Washington, D. C, in 1907, was dismissed by the board of education, of which I was president at the time, January 4, 1908. and after being found guilty on charges preferred against him No vember 18, 1907. "He was found guilty of Incompe tency and inefficiency, insubordina tion in opposing and antagonizing the board of education, and of conduct unbecoming a superintendent. "He was temperamentally unsulted for the office and lost the confidence of the public and school employes. "He refused to obey orders and destroyed discipline." "He was found guilty of ridiculing officials of the district government." "He was found guilty of lying." "He denied the authorship of an inflammatory article against the District of Columbia. Its officials. Its government and Its citizens and later a manuscript in his own handwriting was found. This article appeared In the Educational Review of February; 1907." School System Disturbed. ' "He stirred up racial dissension in the schools system." "He was erratic, eccentric and a man of wild ideas. - He couldn't be trusted. He was unreliable and wil fully untruthful by his own admis sions." "Efforts were made by Chancellor's friends to have pressure brought on the board of education to prevent him being dismissed under charges." "President Roosevelt sent for me and told me Chancellor should be re tained, not knowing of the evidence in the case. When I showed him the Educational Review article and proved to him that Chancellor was the author, he said, clapping me on the shoulder, 'Oyster, you're right. The senate district committee be came' interested in the case. The late Senator Galllnger when he saw the Educational Review article de clared a man must be crazy to write such things. (Signed) "JAMES F. OYSTER. "Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 30th day of October, 1920. "MARIE MACDONALD, "Notary Public. D. C." Democrats Become Worried. The effect of yesterday's revela tions upon some .f the foremost Cox supporters here was disconcerting. To Assure the Re-election of Mayor Baker Vote Only One Choice Vote X-96 Only (Paid Adv., O. C. Hlndraan.) . v. In the last few days they had been chuckling over the wide circulation of the story and, while denying re sponsibility for it, one of them be came .so bold as to say: ".George White has the. whole dope," which was to say that the national demo cratic chairman , had interested him self in this whisper about the repub lican candidate sufficiently to go out and gather what purported to be damaging evidence. The story began to be whispered quite generally just after the San Francisco convention and was started into the south when it was learned that Maryland, Kentucky. Tennessee and Oklahoma were wavering. About two months ago a. prominent demo crat from the Pacific coast visited Washington and departed for home apparently pleased to carry the ru mor that Senator Harding was of ne gro ancestry. His way of telling it was soon adopted by others who were active In the whispering campaign. As finally uncovered the canard in volves Harding's grandmother and not his mother. All this and much more was quiet ly peddled but it is doubtful that any reply would have been made but for the discovery that the story was be ing spread throughout tUe country In circulars timed to reach every pre cinct in the United States a few hours before the voters started for the polls. Out of this .mess protrudes one great mystery who paid for all of this postage and printing? The post age on one lot which went to San Francisco cost $5000. An individual, who would spread such a story, it is remarked, would not be likely to have that much, money to invest in such a cause. The Washington Post, in a two column editorial headed "Governor Cox's immediate duty" and forecast ing Harding's election, says: "The closing days of a political campaign remarkable for it's clean contest of wits has brought out evidence of a peculiarly base conspiracy against the good name of Senator Harding. "The extent of the conspiracy against Senator Harding has not been fully developed, as the assault upon him was withheld until the closing days of the campaign. It is known, however, that much money has bee expended in defamatory printed mat ter, which has been circulated in many states, even far as California. Odium Fall Cox. "Naturally, the chief odium of this outrageous assault would fall upon Governor Cox If there should be long delay in his disavowal of knowledge and approval of the libel. What ever the extent of this conspiracy 'may be. and whoever may be its in stigators, the object of the assault Is to elect Governor Cox at the expense of the reputation of Senator Harding. Governor Cox cannot afford to profit by such a piece of villainy. The presidency would be fouled If It should come to him by such means and there would be neither honor nor happiness in occupying a seat which rightfully would have belonged - to another. "The conspirators in this case are acting In effect as agents of the dem ocratic national committee in behalf of Governor Cox. Their vile work must be denounced and disavowed by the democratic national committee and by Governor Cox personally before the public becomes convinced that the conspiracy Is approved and perhaps financed by the democratic national organization. It is Inconceivable that either Governor Cox or any re sponsible democrat In his behalf has any knowledge of or participation in this conspiracy, but the- delay in re pudiating it is apt to work harm. ' Election Not Affected. "The election of Senator Harding is not affected by the circulation of this Infamous assault upon him. The peo ple of the United States are fair minded and alert. They have seen too many eleventh-hour sensations de veloped In- politics to be deceived by the libel upset for Harding. Here and there ignorant and prejudiced persons may be deceived and perhaps the loss of some votes may result, but the mass of the people have decided that Harding shall be president and their will is about to be recorded." BOURBONS IN LAST RALLY Several Hundred Gather at Audi torium, Boom Dr. Lovejoy. The last democratic rally of the campaign was held last night with Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas as the principal speaker. Several hun dred democrats gathered at the audi torium, following a parade through me aownxown streets, in which ban ners were carried for Dr. Esther Pohl Lovejoy. The election of Cox, Chamberlain and Dr. Lovejoy was predicted by Milton A. Miller, who presided at the rally, "I expect to win on account of the support that is represented here. to night." said Dr. Lovejoy in addressing the gathering. "I speak of the sup port of labor and prohibition. I will Bupport progressive and humani tarian measures and my first duty will be to uphold Oregon." CUBA GETS AERIAL MAIL Plane Service Between Key West and Havana Inaugurated. KEY WEST. Fla.. Nov. 1. Aerial mail service between the United States and Cuba was inaugurated to day with the departure from Key West of two seaplanes for Havana. Each plane has a capacity of 1000 pounds of mail, 12 passengers and 400 pounds Of luggage. On the initial trip the planes carried a full list of passengers and a large amount of mail. Mother of Seven Seeks Divorce. ALBANY, Or., Nov. 1. (Special.) The custody of seven children be tween the ages of 2 and IS years Is asked In a divorce complaint filed Fine Home in a Rare Locality Where neighbors are pleasant, homes well kept up and the en vironment wholesome Irvington. Bast 18th St., Between KUckltJkt and Fremont. The above is one of the ten homes just completed by the Title and Trust company; containing every convenience and luxury that could be thought of elegant, sunny, spacious rooms, well warmed. You owe It to yourself to own one. 10,000 Terms. ' Put your money into your own home TODAY, not into the coffers of a landlord. Title and Trust Company A llllllllllllli ijPraE FINE ART OF DRESj II' -VJfe by Llllle S. Osterhoudt from John E. war activities. May. with an average are denied by L. J. Dugan, of 432 East after he was quarantined for small- Osterhoudt, alleging that he deserted of 1526 claims, was the heaviest Seventh street South, in a signed pox and at no time was the word her and his children in October, 1919. month since the commission was ere- statement issued last night. "H. R. eczema used in diagnosing the case." m ated, while February, with an aver- ,, ,,,.. .(, tw tvJ age of 1060 claims, was the lightest Dewey s statement that Dr. Locke Eiectlon returns. Orpheum tonight. MANY ASK COMPENSATION ..t"wUh nout'hority 'So"" Two shows. 7:30 and 10 P. M-Adv. 'said Mr. Dugan last night. "I called Election returns, Orpheum tonight. State Accident Commission Re- -Q QQQ ARMENIANS KILLED Dr' Locke ln to se mv ch,I tn5 day Two shows. 7:80 and 10 P. M. Adv. ports 100,047 Claims Filed. SALEM. Or., Nov. 1 (Special.) There have been a total of 100,047 claims for compensation filed with the state industrial accident commis sion since the department was created July 1,- 1914, according to' a report prepared by Will E. Kirk, a member of the commission. In the fiscal year 1914-15 claims filed with the com mission totaled 4546, while for the fiscal year 1916-16. the accidents re sulting ln claims aggregated 7162. - The fiscal year 1918-19, showed the largest number of claims of any 12 months in the history of the commis sion. During that period the claims aggregated 25.176. due to the many ARGZBINS IN EVERy SIZE Two thousand tires erery one brand new and fresh from the factory with a saving to you from S7.50 to S25 on every tine LOOK AT THESE TIRE PRICES Plata Nan- Inner Pick Trend. Skid. Tnben, You Sale Sale Snle Price Price Price 28xS SI 0.25 $1.0 30x3 $ 8.80 0.S5 S.OS 30x34 10.55 11.60 X.45 32x3 V, 12. OS 14.00 3.KO 34x3 to 17.80 S.OO 31x4 4.3 16.25 SJtO 32x4 18. SO ' 18.40 3,45 33x4 - 17.65 18.30 8.60 34x4 18. OS l.SO 3.75 36x4 25.15 4.00 34x414 25. 40 2&25 4.80 35x4 Vt 20.40 31.40 4.05 TUBES OUARAfiTCCD FOa ONE YEAR Writ est roar rdr and niai it tn a. Goodi will be promptly shipped tn yon C O. D subject to examination. No deposit required and no war tax char ged during tnis sain. Pleasn write order plainlr. EAGLE TIRE COMPANY - 122 N. Broadway Phone Broadway 1612 ! c Only Commercial (Dhing Ahout A Stein'Bloch Suit Or topcoat Is VhePricQifillElsQ IsAnExpression OfDhecJine Art Of Dress As Practised By DAeVlosl Mu&rious Custom Exponents, Sleiri'&ochjflnd StulejlreAs Onelnd Indivisiblejls'Dhe Blades OPA Shears Smart tn M 'Merchandise Town of Had j in Scene of Latest Turkish Massacre. LONDON, Nov. 1. The Armenian town of Hadjin has been captured by Turkish nationalists, who have massacred the inhabitants, number ing 10,000. according to a dispatch the Armenian bureau in London. These Armenians had been holding out against the attacking forces since March last. Patient's- Fatlier Defends Doctor. Rumors that Dr. J. K. Locke diag nosed a case of smallpox as eczema No man has secrets from his wife's intuition. HARVEY BRQCK Pertinent Facta Abont HERBERT GORDON Born August 5. 187. Lived on farms until 1891. Was merchant in Eugene 1907 to 1911. Moved to Portland 1911, where he has since been ln business, with conspicuous success. Served in Oregon legislature 1917, 1919 and 1920; was chairman ways and means committee of house 1919-20, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars to taxpayers. Member Masonic lodge; is a Shriner. Member Portland Ad Club. Member Sunnyslde Methodist church. Member Portland Lodge of Elks. Member of United Artisans. , Member Chamber of Commerce. Member Realty Board. Vote for Herbert Gordon Give Him Your First or Second Choice. j (Paid Ad., Gordon for Mayor Club; ' R. Coan, Pres.; C. C. Stout, Sec.) Clothes ' Jp D OLL CA9 V-O of oJ Merit Only orft envy beautiful lustrous hair "Wildroot Liquid Shampoo Vildroot Shampoo ColC Wiidmot Hair Tonic If these Wildroot pro ducts do not help your hair more than any other similar products, we will pay your money back. Ask your druggists baxber or hairdresser. "We could not guarantee satisfaction. 6r money back if we did not use alcohol in WUdroot, aa alcohol adds an Indis pensable antiseptic cnial ty to the wonderful tonic value of "Wildxoot Itself. THE GUARANTEED HAIR TONIC 1 WILDROOT is a preparation that digs right down and cleans out dandruff. We guarantee that "WILDROOT will keep your scalp free from dandruff or your money will be refunded. Try WILDROOT just a week then notice the difference. If your hair is thin and stringy and dead, try this new treatment : Moisten a cloth with WILDROOT and wipe your hair, one strand at a time from the roots clear' to the ends. See how this, brings out all the nat ural beauty of the hair how soft, fluffy and lustrous it becomes. If you don't get results, you get your money back. WILDROOT CO., iNfc., BUFFALO, N.Y. Wildroot Liquid Shampoo or Wild root Shampoo Soap, ' when used in conncctaon with Wildxooc Hair Tonic, will hasten the treatment. . 1,1