James Kelley Ends Tragic War With Own Weapon
Toledo Ohio June 9 James Kelley ended a ruinous dispute by shooting himself with a weapon. He sent a bullet into his heart, ending the conflict in a fatal act of self destruction.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
9
Toledo Ohio June 9 James Kelley ended a ruinous dispute by shooting himself with a weapon. He sent a bullet into his heart, ending the conflict in a fatal act of self destruction.
Henry J. Herbert and Dr C Henseler reported that after two officers were killed, Kelley died in a barricaded attic exchange. Kelley, an extremist who preached anarchism, refused to pay his $75 boarding bill, drew gunfire on detectives, and was found with a 45 pistol and a smaller firearm. He had bought ammunition and arms, and police sought his origin in Oklahoma.
Washington reports on the 1918 campaign funds for Senator Newberry as the senate committee probes Ford contest finances. Witnesses describe large sums, alleged conspiracies, and backers including Allen Templeton and A Victor Barnes while Alfred Lucking plans a long questioning session tomorrow.
Washington June 3 Deficiency appropriations for the shipping board fixed finally at 62,000,000 today when the senate receded from its amendment to add 50,000,000 to the board s funds. Another meeting to resolve minor items needed before sending the bill to the White House.
Cleveland headlines report the murder of Daniel I. Kaber, wealthy Lakewood publisher. Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber, now charged with first degree murder, and her daughter Marian McArdle face Ohio extradition. Mary Brickel, 69, claims threatening Black Hand letters reached her January. Police investigation spans Lakewood New York and Cedar Point with affidavits and poison theories, tracing a complex family involvement.
Judge E T Sanford told the federal grand jury in Knoxville that violators of revenue and prohibition laws should face at least one year in prison and heavy fines. He condemned bootleggers and also "respectable" citizens who patronize them, calling the liquor trade a center of lawlessness and a threat to civilization.
Washington June 9 The senate finance committee will hear the sub committee report urging passage of the soldier bonus bill. Senator Penrose, chair, expects the main committee to back the subcommittee and sees no need to wait for tariff and tax law revisions. He notes no immediate cash payments are required and proposes applying foreign loan payments to the soldier bonus over 20 years.
Washington June 9 A scathing editorial in The New York Call the leading socialist newspaper denounces a district court of appeals decision upholding former Postmaster General Burlesons mail exclusion. Chief Justice Smythe declined to comment saying it would be improper and the court will not heed the editorial.
Judge Williams B Sheppard in United States court Thursday assessed a penalty of 800 dollars against Tom Hubbard prominent farmer and merchant of Hubbardsville Dawson county for 45 gallons of Vignor found in his possession The fine was immediately paid.
An old health column extols vitamins from yeast and proclaims ironized yeast tablets as a superior supplement. It warns common yeast lacks potency, promotes regular intake, and claims rapid benefits for growth, vitality, and skin conditions. Produced by the Yeast Co of Atlanta, Ga.
Washington June 9 the senate approved a bill by Senator Kenyon Iowa allowing federal farm loan banks to issue bonds at 5 1/2 percent, up from 5 percent, to aid credit for farmers. Kenyon argued the higher rate helps compete with private banks, while Smoot warned stock banks aid tenancy and speculators.議
Washington June 9 Secretary Hoover declined the invitation from the United States Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Ayres to visit Argentina. He said press of business in Washington would prevent travel, noting he could not depart the Capitol until September at the earliest. He promised a later statement to convey appreciation.
Richmond Virginia June 9 the foreign mission board of the Southern Baptist convention elected Dr Everett Gill pastor of the Westport Baptist church of Kansas City as its European representative He has fifteen years as a missionary in Italy and has toured much of Europe The main aim is training native workers with most of fifty new missionaries assigned to other continents.
Washington reports James W. Good of Iowa's fifth district will resign tomorrow to practice law in Chicago. As former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee he advocated economy and reported bills over four million dollars below department estimates. He led the fight for adopting a national budget system.
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