D aily TIDINGS _
Ashland climate without the aid |
of Medicine, cures nine cases out
of ten of Asthma, This is a
proven fact.
ASHLAND
Malaria Germs cannot survive
three months in the rich ozone
at Ashland. The pure domestic
water helps.
VOLUME 2 (Successor to the semi- Weekly Tidings. Voi. 43.)
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OREGON, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1921
■ ASHLAND,
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TROOPS CROSS THE RHINE TODAY
AUSTRIA DEMANDS SOLDIERS READY FOR
WAGE OF PACKING
AID: THREATENS
WAR IN RÜHR VALLEY HOUSE MENCUT
STATE CERTIFIES
BONDS FOR TALENT
IRRIGATION DISTRICT1
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SALEM, Mar. 8—Bonds of the
Talent irrigation district of Jackson
county in the amount of $33,000 have
been certified by the state irriga-
tion and drainage secureties commis-
aion.
The proceeds of the bonds are to
be used in the purchase of rights of
way within the proposed Emigrant
creek reservoir site.
(By the United Press)
VIENNA, Mar. 8—Austria will de
mand the right to unite with Ger-
many if the allies do not remember
their promise to aid her in her fi
nancial recovery. Chancellor Mayor
today declared in addressing the na-
tional assembly.
-“As soon as the London conference
is adjourned,” he said, “we will again
call the attention of the allies to the
aid promised, which is not yet re-
ceived. Then if results are not ob-
tained we will demand the League
of Nations remove the provision bar
ring our union with Germany."
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(United Press Correspondent)
ST. FRANCIS
HOTEL AFIRE
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SAN1 FRANCISCO, Calif., Mar. 8—
A spectacular fire which destroyed
the laundry on the roof of the St.
Francis hotel, one of the most fam -
(By the United Press)
WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES,
Mar. 8—Allied troops marched across
the Rhine today. In the early morn
ing, when the river,mists were just
beginning to thin out, long columns
of French, British and Belgian sol-
diers, equipped and rationed for war.
tramped over the bridges into the
German cities of Dusseldorff, Duses-
bergh and Ruhr-Ort, horse, foot and
artillery, they advanced into the Ruhr
valley, Germanys’ rich mineral basin.
BURIED GOLD
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CHICAGO, Mar. 8—Wages of two
hundred thousand employes of the
packing companies were cut approxi-
mately 12c per cent today and the
day abolished. This
thirty thousand in
Chicago and the remainder in eleven
of the principal market centers.
Union leaders of the packing indus-1
try are now meeting at Omaha to
decide on action. Apprehension is
felt among the employers that a strike
may result.
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Mar. 8—
Francisco Villa, former bandit chief-
tain, is searching the mountains of
Durango for loot buried there years
“Se % leaders ot bandits.
gig) AT 1
“tg 1 g Ig
COSH RICANS
INTERNED ON
TABAGA ISLE
(By the United Press)
WASHINGTON. Mar. 8—The Pan-
As they
Travelers reaching this city from
ous hostelries in the west, yesterday/
—
—• - swung
—• fato
-— the
—- narrow
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ama legation announced that the
I Torreon say that Villa, with a con-
frightened the guests, many of whom i streets of the old cities, people peep-
steamer David brought 162 Costa
siderable body of men, is scouring
rushed into the lobby, but otherwise ed out timidly from doorways and
| Rican prisoners into Panama this
the mountains for many miles in
did no great material damage. The windows. The operatoins are direct-
morning. There were three colonels
search of these mysterious caches.
fire flared up over the twelve-story ed by General DeGoutte, and the
among the prisoners. The prisoners
Villa’s hacienda at Chanutillo is
are interned on the Island of Tab-
structure and attracted hundreds of French forces are under the direct
prospering under the former outlaw’s
I aga.
residents from the district. The fire command of General Gaucher.
Prior to this the Talent district has
supervision, it is said, and crop con
During the night the French ad
Further correspondence between
blazed
for
several
minutes
before
the
expended approximately $352,500 in
ditions are such as to permit his ab-
vanced to the center of the Duessel-
the Panama government
and the
fire
department
was
able
to
play
a
the construction of the west unit of
cense for weeks at a time.
dorff bridge, where barbed wire en
| United States government is expect-
stream
on
it.
but
the
fireproof
floor
its project, and expects soon to be-
War department officials declare
Pioneers
I ed immediately relative to the latest
I below the laundry prevented the tanglements were placed.
gin the work of constructing the res-
that Villa is on most friendly terms
floor,
went
ahead
and
threw
up
earthworks.
I developments in the fighting between
flames from reaching the top
ervoir and canal system for the east |
with the present government, and
and established a trench line beyond .. ,
i Panama and Costa Rica.
unit.
ave
The Chamber of Commerce
bridge,
hold its annual meeting at Chau-
to attack.
tauqua Pioneer hall tonight at 8 i
Meanwhile more French troops in I
(By the United Press)
o
’clock.
river boats, were coming up the Rhine
WASHINGTON. Mar. 8- There isIIII15
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A report
the
activities will—
past Coblentz where the United |
feeling of regret in Japanese dip-
be made by the
including/
States army of occupation is based.
lomatic circles here that Crown
a detailed statement of the receipts'
Before today’s forward movement
Prince Hirohito of Japan has decided :
and disbursements. A musical pro-
started, artillery clattered over the
7
not to come to the United States in |
gram will be furnished by Messrs. |
Duesseldorff bridge and swung into
connection with his forthcoming visit
Enders and Loveland and subjects
position where it could cover the ad-
' to European countries.
of interest <> Ashland relating to
vanee of the army at dawn. Then
A visit of the Crown Prince to the
the coming season’s activities will
British and Belgian
¡United States and an official exchange
be discussed by members.
troops went forward with bayonets
of courtesies with President Harding,
This program will be carried out
fixed, ready for action, but received
and other American government lead
in upper Pioneer ball and at the con-
no sign of resistance, not even a stray
ers. would go far towards clearing
elusion refreshments will
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shot,
from a housetop.
Command-
up present difficulties between the
The following
in the lower hall.
(By the United Press)
ing Officers commandeered houses for
two countries, it is believed. The
in charge
committee of ladies
i re
i, {headquarters and their staffs were
(By the United Press)
Mrs. G. S
v young Crown Prince, who is only 20,1 CHICAGO, Mar. 8—Gunmen broke
of the social features:
fundamentals ot
of a a WOlC
wold loose in .
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billeted nearby, and in a remarkably
has the lunaameniais
Chicago
again
today, killing]..
BALBOA, Panama. Mar. 8—M uni-
Butler, Mrs. E . V. Carter
(By the United Press)
'
.
.short space of time the city was com-
statesman, his admirers declare.
cipal
councils throughout Panama to
two men by shooting them in the pletely occupied.
I
Swedenburg,
Mrs.
.1.
W.
McCoy,
Mrs.
TACOMA, Mar. 8—For the suppos-
Crown Prince Hirohito will leave back. Both were leaders in the re-
day
advised
President Porras not to
ed I failure to elevate his hands J. H. McGee. Mrs. W. H»McNair, Mrs.
Japan for Great Britain the first Eu cent election, campaigning for Alder-
withdraw
his
soldiers from the prov
PARIS, Mar. 8—The French war promptly when ordered to do so by C. H. Pierce, Mrs. V. O. N. Smith,
ropean country to be visited, on Mar.
(By the United Press)
. man John Powers.
office announced officially today that three highwaymen, C. W. Borden, a Mrs. J. M. Wagner, Mrs. V. V. Mills. ince of Coto, nor accept the Costa
MAYENCE. Germany. Mar. 8-Res-1 13, it was announced by the Japanes
Messrs. J. W. McCoy, F. C. Homes Rican boundary draw by Chief Jus
Harry Raymond, a cigar store the German city of Dusseldorff was railway brakeman was shot three
idents of occupied Germany without embassy here. He and his party will owner, was shot and instantly killed | occupied at 6 a. m. this morning. Oc- times by one of the robbers early to- and H. G. Enders, Jr., compose the tice White of the United States.
resentment saw the establishment of‘sail for Europe on two Japanese cruis- in his place of business by two men cupation of Rhur-Ort was also ac- day, and died a short time afterward committee on program.
another allied bridgehead on German ers, one of which was built
in Great while
was obtaining
change at the
Secretary Fuller is in receipt of
5979
wile he
newas
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6 tuausyatcomplished
without incident.
in a hospital.
...
Britain,
soil today.
’
cash 'register.
Paul Labriolax, a
The allied river fleet is anchored
Three Camp Lewis soldiers, Edward the following telegram from A. G.
,
, , much
. | ocean.
I he Prince also is said to | court bailiff, was shot and killed as ofr the Dort.
1 he new .ii-i
allied move evoked
B. Root, Charles M. Hamlin and Joe Clark, secretary of the Associated
plan
to
France, Italy and Bel-he left his home. With both men
excited discussion and German pa-1
General Simon is commanding the Luebbers, are under arrest on SUS- Industries of Oregon:
gium.
He
will
exchange
courtesies
the
bodies
were
riddled
by
bullets,
"Will be In Ashland, Tuesday, and
pers gave considerable space to the
forces at Duesseldorff, and General picion.
with the rulers of these four conn-
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would regard it as a privilege to be
contemplated customs line running
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Monhbert of the troops at Ruhr-Ort
>
parallel to the Rhine to a depth of tries and make a study of post-war
.
at
your annual meeting."
it is stated.
i conditions. The Prince’s visit is said, : g| | ||| I I
IAI
Mr.
Clark will be remembered as
thirty kilometers.
The army of occupation consists
however, to have no political sig- \ I - I
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addressing
past meetings of the Ash-
I of infantry, cavalry, tanks and motori
land
Chamber
of Commerce and is
machine guns.
Accompanying the Ct own Prince
a pleasing and interesting speaker.
•will be another royal Japanese Prince.
He will be given a place on the list
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NOTICE.
• I Prince Kanin. Each will have theiri
of speakers at the meting this eve
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS •
(By the United Press
9 own official party.
Crown
ning.
The Medford Elks’ Minstrels * Prince’s party will be V.s ount Chin
LONDON, Mai. 8—All Bolshevik
have been secured to show Tit the • da. former Japanese amL. ssador to
SAN DIEGO, Mar. s—From a jan- .6600900090909
• • | commissaries' in Petrograd are either
SAN FRANCISCO. Mar. 8—Fol
Vining Theatre next Friday - Great Britain, and Mr. Saionji, Jr.,
itor to a British peer over night, is.
WEATHER FORECAST.
4| killed or taken prisoner by the revo-
lowing are market quotations
night.
A
• son of Marquir Saionji, who was chief
the experience of George Dowglass, | •
For Oregon—Fair.
• lutionairies, according to the for-
BUTTER—44 Yc.
• of the Japanese mission to the Paris
janitor of the Holtville Union High 609000996 96909999 eign office today.
EGGS—36c.
passed 1
♦ peace conference.
school.
Dowglass’
father
HENS—34 @ 36c.
away
today,
leaving
him
a
BUTTE. Mont., Mar. 8—Street car
BROILERS—60@63c. • -
the house of lords, which he
employees in Butte are to be laid off
one day in each six in the future, as
Oregon wool clip for 1920, 16,000,- assume.
“Lord Dowglass” will go to Ire-I
a result of a new policy inaugurated 000 pounds, decline in ten years.
land,
settle his estate, and return to
by the company. Necessity of finan
Holtville
and enter the nursery busi-
Lane
County
sawmills
resume
cut
cial retrenchment is said to have oc
ting railroad ties.
ness.
casioned the order.
ANNOAL C. Of C
MEETING TAKES
PLACE TONIGHT
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VOL
NOT COMING
TO AMERICA
the
just as if a lurking enemy display many postal cards they "
was waiting
' received from him.
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GERMAN
SHOW NO
RANCOR
TERROR IN
CHICAGO. . .
going, by way of
HIGHWAY
MEN KILL
BRAKEMAN
the Indian
visit
nificance.
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JANITOR NOW
BRITISH PEER
Unix
MEN LAID OFF
DAY IN WEEK
Opening of Armory
Arouses Interest
Among Ashlanders
The opening of the Ashland Armory awarded to A. L. Pierce The latter
Io the public last night was one of was unfortunate enough to suffer a
the most unique and unusual events broken thumb in the event.
the city has yet beheld.
Almost
A boxing match ensued with Don
1500 people were in attendance and ald D. Walker matched against Er-
all seats in the house were taken a mole Carlon,
The former, on ac-
half hour before the programme was count of his
greater experience,
scheduled to begin.
really won the bout and received the
The first event of the evening was
prize money although no decision was
a short company inspection which
formally announced to the public.
was followed by company drill. Only
A bayonet drill next took place
a few movements were given due to
illustrating a few of the different |
the crowded conditions of the build-
movements to better acquaint peo
ing and as the main purpose of this
ple with some of the drill which is
part of the programme was to ac-
ordinarily given in the company.
quaint the visitors as to the equip
Following the bayonet drill, the !
ment of a United States soldier. The
company
appeared on the floor and
members of the First Company ap
engaged
in a physical drill,
The
peared for the drill with full field
unique
feature
of
this
part
ot
the
equipment including rifles, packs,
belts, bayonets, blankets, etc.
A programme was the fact that the i
round of applause greeted the com- physical drill was done with colored
p;tny as Lieutenant Elmore brought lights and all members of the com-
pany wore white athletic shirts.
them out on the floor.
After the physical drill, the dance
Following the company drill.
Lieutenant Elmore addressed the took place and people were loud in
gathering, explaining the work of their praise of the new Loveland-
the first company and outlining just Dickey Orchestra, which it is believ-
what benefits and advantages were ed promises to be one of the finest
gained by men when they enlist in musical organizations in Southern
the first company. He pointed out Oregon and the remark was made
the efforts that were being made to that Ashland people can truly have
make “First Company First” and in a right to brag about Ashland’s
The First Com
vited the support of Ashland people. Dance Orchestra.
pany,
to
show
their
faith in the new
Next followed the wrestling match
participated in by Lee Otis Peachy
(Continued on Page Four)
and A. L. Pierce. The decision was
SOLDIERS
BOLSHEVIKS
ARE KILLED
OR CAPTURED
Officials Believe
Slayers of Yoder
Are Caught in Trap-
Coming Out
ch
y
mies
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Al
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PORTLAND, Mar. 8—A “murder- Portland to be questioned.
he automobile—abandoned—
gang”—responsible for the death of
Simon J. Yoder, Woodburn garage found in Vancouver.
owners, whose beaten and bullet- The inside of the car is soaked with
pierced, body was found in a ditch blood and several splotches ot blood
near Gervais Sunday morning—is show plainly on one of the rear doors
surrounded in Portland and will in. Yoder's fishing license lay on the
all probability be under arrest in floor.
Authorities working on the case
| ! short time.
Three or four persons, all believed believe the “murder-gang” left the
to have been in an automobile which machine on the Washington side of
Yoder had hired to one of their num- the river and doubled back into
i,
.
. .
ber. are under suspicion of complic- Portland, hoping that the trailing
officials would be thrown off the
I ity in the crime.
Particular suspicion is fastened on track.
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs from
“Dutch" Wilson. alleged drug addict
and jailbird, who. according to Wood- Clackamas county and from Clark
burn dispatches, is wanted as the county, Washington, are in Portland
stranger who. late Saturday, engaged working with local authorities in an
rented car from effort to round up Wilson and his
Yoder to
alleged accomplices.
Woodburn to Salem.
Although exceedingly close-mout h-
Harry Staven, believed to have |
been a companion of Wilson at the ed about the nature of their infor
•time of the murder, is also sought by ■nation, authorities said that they be
the authorities following* a report I lieved the murder to have been the
outgrowth of an old grudge.
| that he had been seen here.
Both men were arrested more than
Yoder was found dead in a ditch
a year and a half ago and sentenced | thirty feet from the Pacific highway
to the penitentiary for stealing auto- on the road leading to Gervais at 7
mobile tires from Yoder, and it is o’clock Sunday morning.
A bullet
believed that even if not with Wil- wound in his head had caused in-
son Sunday morning. Staven can give stant death. The body was removed
information of value.
to Woodburn after the arrival of Cor-
Alice Skeen, a Woodburn girl, who. ¡oner Rigdon, Sheriff Bower and Dis-
authorities said, was expected to give trict Attorney John Carson from Sa-
| information as to the possible role lem.