Effective with the Oct. 15, 1922 issue of Soviet Russia, Allen S. Broms was listed as Treasurer of the organizationand Eugene Lyons was listed as Editor of Soviet Russia, both replacing J.W. Hartmann. The following message was published in that issue: "Dr. J.W. Hartmann, who was the Editor of Soviet Russia from the beginning of its publication in 1919, and who has been owner of the paper since January 1, 1922, is obliged by considerations of health to relinquish both these functions. His successor as proprietor of the paper is Elmer T. Allison; as Editor, Eugene Lyons." (pg. 212)