The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 6, 1921, Page 3

* Untermyers, BXPOSE OF ALLEG NATION MADE Millionaire Supply Mep Caught in Toils of New York Grand Jury. ED VAST © IN REPORT MARKETINGIS [oe ene ‘whieh is: poligical. i b be TA} cavoided: recognition (as... it A party, thus evading ‘the 4ézai- Gb / Minnesota Governor Favors De- Charged That Cities Were,Defrauded on Public Work. Ring |. velopment of Co-operative ay a Reaches Over United States, \ plicated Also Labor Charged With Being Im- (New York, Jan. 6.——The great. finan- cial institutions of the New York state —banking and insuiance companies— are about to be given searching in- quiry by the-joint legislative commit- tee investigating the “building trust” which will soon begin an extended probe of tHe loan market. This, committee, which ‘has staytled the nation with its amazing revela- tions r2g8rding labor union graft and building materials “rings,” Samuel its counsel, has an- nounced will now seek to prove that the banks. and saving banks have funds available to invest in mort- gages and thus aid @ building boom. Bonus System (Mr. Untermyers has stated that he is prepared to show these money leng- ing institutions that they will be bet- ter off by furnishing money for hous- ing. Through publicity, he adds, he hopes to break. own, the-\present: al- leged “bonus” system of loans and high interagt rates. Without’ mortgage money building operations, cannot: be resumed on a scale wide etough to prpvide 125,000 homes now heeded in New committee’s counsel has stated. Already, according to Mr. Unter- myers, the great industrial and finan- cial interests of ww York are. car: rying. on (an. “insidiuous .¢ampaign through hired propagandists” to. de- feat the contemplated york of\"the comimittee in investigatiig the Joan market. eee Combinations Shown | Testimony purporting to show that combination of building material, men and grafting labor chiets have robbe the public of. millions of dollars ha: already been heard by the committee. Despite alleged political and finan- cial opposition, the committee con- tinues to plunge ahead with its work and is tnraveling facts that are at tracting nation-wide attention. Three grand juries are diligently ati work grinding out indictments on evidence furnished by the committee | but they ure so far behind in thelr work that an additional panel is tt be drawn. More than 120 indictments have been returned against builders, ma- terial dealers and labor leaders, charg- ing extortion, perjury, viotation of the state anti-trust law, destruction of records, grand larceny and contempt of the legislature. One of the first results of the in- quiry which began October 20, last, was the disbanding o. the Cat Stone Contractors’ Association. and the Masons’ Supply Bureau—organiza- tions of employers admittedly operat ing in restraint of open competition. Atlantic City, N. J., has a growing colony of these refugees, is is stated. ‘As a result of the investigation the city has rescinded more than $1,000,- 0) worth of contracts on its new courthouse and ig investigating $63,- 600,000 worth of other city: public work contracts for evidence of collusive bid- ding. tec! Methods ‘One of the most .sengational devel- opments of the inquiry was testimony regarding alleged methods employed by the Bethelehem ‘Steel Corporation, subsidiaries of the United States Steel Corporation, and other manufacturers of fabricated steel; to Yorce their open shop policy upon the builders of tae country by refusing them struc- tural steel unless it was to be erected by non-union men. Several days were taken by the committee in investigating the activi- ties of the National Erectors’ associa- tion, which under the direction of its counsel, Walter Drew, is conducting an “open shop movement. Testimony purporting to show that the National Electors’ association. and the Stee! Corporation worked hand in hand and had an extensive “union spy system,” was heard by the committee. ‘One of the sénsations of the inquiry was the questioning of tugene G. Grace, president of the Beth ehem Steel Corporation, by Mr. Untermyer, who is one of the largest individual stockholders in the corporation. “Mr. Grace frankly declared that his con- cern would sell no structural steel for use in ‘New York or ‘Philadelphia un- less it was erected under the “open shop” plan. . Collective Bargain'ug While admitting that his concern joired with other, manufacturers in joinc action for the, betterment of the trace, the steel magnate declared ‘that he would not to:erate any union of em loyes for collective bargaining. ‘lestimony purporting to show 2 combmation of wrought iron and s‘ecl pipe men has also been heard by the committee, ‘Inquiry has also been s'arted into the activities of the Marble Indust Fm loyers’ association and tie > tional Association of Marble Empley- ers, which Mr. Untermyer dectures ig one of the tightest combinations in the country. Fel When the comittee has completed its investigation, Mr. Untermyer will write a report on which remedial Jeg- islation may be based and prepare aj Zt ROPRIRINERSERSS SESE NVI gy Re) “Pape’s Cold Compound” Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow- ing and suuffling! A dose of Pape’s Cold Compound” taken every two hours. until three doses are taken) usually breaks up a cold and ends all grippe misery. The first dose opens clogged-up nos- trils and air passages of head; stops measure which will aid in reiicying the housing shortage in this ci The committe2’ and Mr. Unt are aided by a steft of forty « enced prosecutors, investigitcrs, : aries and process servers. — Twenty-nine indicted stone con- tractagg pleaded guilty to violation of Agencies | Not Satisfied With Present Elec- tion Law—Other Prob- lems Up St, Paul, Minn.; Jan. 6.---J. the anti-trust act and | were fined | Preus was inaugurated at noon ye $5,000 each, ‘when they turned state's terday as the twentieth governor ot evidence, 5 : , Minnesota, before a joint s*s3ion ct - Contractors’ Ring... the state legislature in the house The contractors’ “rings” ‘!n the chamber. - ' limestone, marble, plumbing, metal; Before Mr. Preus took the oath oi lathing, fireproofing and wrought pipe ' office, -Governor J. A, A. Burnquist heating and ventilating and fire ex-| made a brief farewell address, sketch ‘tinguisher industry, which are al- leged to have held up builders for millions of dollars, have.collapsed. John T. Hettrick, lawyer, and al- leged promoter of several of the “rings,” is under indictment for vio- lation of the state anti-trust acts, and is held in $100,000 bail. He is al- l ged to have: devised’ the ‘code’ of practice” under which .bids were matched and prices boosted’ by co:- lective ‘actlan. Plumbers’ association are among the most tecent members of the alleged building trust to be indicted for vio latigg the .atate anti-trust act. and re held in $5.000 bail each., Sixteen Members of the Employing Metallic Furring and Lathing association arc held’ for destroying evidence, whicn ‘they admit they. had desired to keep out-of the hands of the committee. i Millionaires Indicted. Three wealthy business men are gj under indictment for contempt. They | problem relating: to the yare John A. Philbrick, mi@ionaire head of the builders’ supply bureau and Joseph Penny, treasurer of the bureau: and Wright D. Goss, the “brick king,” who was actively inter- ested in the Association of Dealers in. Masons’ building supplies. Gos is.also indicted for acting in restraint pt trade?, : \Indictments are expected soon 1° ‘the cement, brick, sand, lath ane plaster, and marble combinations— which are alleged to have had ° throttle hold on New York since 191° and to have sent prices up from 10° to 300 per cent. Robert P. Brindell, president -of the building. trades council, held under $100,000 bail on indictments ¢hargin: extortion and attempted — extortior ;| from builders, fs scheduled to g0 0” trial early in January. his prosecu- tion to he conducted bv Mr MWuter myer. Several of Brindell’s aids are ing the accomplishments of hi8 ad-) ministration. , vou, outstanding topics formed the basid of Governor Prews’ inaug: ural aidress under the general he: of “Election Reform,” “Co-ope:ative Marketing,” ‘“Tonnaga Tax" and “Better Roads.” ‘ The tonnage tax issue, which is ex- pected to take up a great deal of the legislature’s time, was dealt with at length by Governor Preus, wh) dec'ared: for a “fair and equitable” ‘ork, the ai F y zFitty-two.members of the Master joy» a5 promised on the’ platform? on which he was elected. ‘The s:ate primary .election law he declared defective, and he urged a return to party degignations in the (state legislature and the convention system fcr party nominations, 2 guarded at its source by requiring delegates to be elected by the primary method.” ) | Governor: Preus declared that the “overshadowing issue in the recent | political contest was the economic eting of farm products.” Organization ol socal janu terminal co-operative seli-' | ing agencies was urged by him as the | solution of the marketing problem. Babcosk Amendment Tue governor referred to the Bab- | cozk god rcads amendment passed in the November 2 election by a vote of 626,936 to 199,603 and declared that “perhaps no legislation in. the| ‘history of Minnesota’ will have greater |'1 effect upon future development of the state than will the act which you will pass in respcnse to the mandate ; of the people.” ‘ The ‘House and Senate members ‘were assembled in the House chamber ‘befure noon and Governor Preus d | livered his address immediately afte ihe had taken the oath of office. erpts from his address follow | “That the laws relating to primary elections are defective is universally Any law which permits didate who ig defeated at conceded. a part also held for the alleged extortion 9°! the primary cl ion of his party to graft from contractors. become a catididate of “another party Georee S. Racker. millionaire hild-| for the same office at the ensuing er, held on chorge of perjury. will general election is not only absurd on trial anon for the geennd time. the | politically dishonest, but it mes a in In his first ease failine to arrer | mockery of the oaths of party, al leg- Raker is alleged to have Piven fata> | lance voluntarily taken by all candi- tnetimnny varondine a $25000 bribs) dates who file at the primary. ‘ to agents of Brindell. “The republican platforins of Many atthe allewad Gonantestons | March 20th: and May th, 1920, each in the “hatldine troet.” mary af ther: specifically declares in favor of legis- niticemilionatrea h aa HALE WARRTTY lation, provicing for the nothination me an Dhue antce ee s "of party candidates by the convention eS ee ee they o>! syatem and prohibiting the misuse of ; cata tmam Whe stnterference of the the party name. ‘Lesislation cover- committee. ing these points should be promptly iene ea era ssed, mileHT TO NORTH POLE. PenThe convention system can be _ Phtiatetnhin, Jan. s- or thn easily safeguarded at its source by North Pole in an rirntone te the ge requiring delegates to b2 elected by ermination of Cantain Rehert 4 ‘the primary method, and by having Rartlatt. wha wae master, of the shiv the returns of the election of the dele- on which Admival Peary diseovere? gates officially canvassed and de- | the ton of the earth, Bartlett is * clared, contests can be eliminated veteran of five polar exneditions. He and honest conventions fully repre: says the fligit will cost $300,000. senting the people assured. 4 Sj Wants Election Law Change “Under our law the members of the legislature are elected without “LEAGUE” IN THE FAMILY. Germiston, Transvaal, Jan. 6— Eight daughters of a South African have married men of eight different nationalities. The girls were of & French extraction. They married ° party designation. Tilis is a paradox. ; Political parties are 'a necessity in| representative governient, and will! int whéther . recognized by. iw .or+ not. : “To illustrate, an orgunization ex; In Muimesola che Loudon é o! {Nol wnly ha political isi Best Music CHARLES RAY Finest’ House Biggest Features ical nigution ity” to cs éxpendiY deliberately “disre- tion of ,every {pol to give due puso. tures, bat it HE NEW ELTINGE | BISMARCK THEATRE ——— Admission only 15 and Zoe garded and ill (the i \ nt mitjority ot a srelt mare asf, The best loved actor on the screen delighted (wo packed Tee TONIGHT, y cecuogn. A % 6 al ony Shier houses last night in his latest play. Fatty Arbuckle touk sto Henne ws candid y ss a tbr apcenieedtevciodiduley, mame t “AN OLD FASHIONED BOY” - fe me innate Aaaien son wallot Tonight is your last opportunity to see this exceptional THE BS YSeey f *u call attention vo Uns fact to snow feature... Also'Two Reel Sunshine Comedy the veccgaition of flolitical parties oF noc, they w.ll €x.se ju 12 Same, J cent political comest was the eco! nomic problem re.ating to tde Mer i evynetner tue law provides for > “HOLD ME TIGHT” “The overshadowing issve in tae re4 keting’ of‘ farm -products. ‘i he Coming Monday “THE STEALERS” parity between the sums pail 1 ner fur ‘his raw produ-ts'and the pricesypaid' by the consumer for Ure umigned apti¢.e as too great. Farm Problems “The repuslican pirty, to whigh 1) = “THE SON OF TARZAN” / Bryant Washburn in “A FULL HOUSE” Tomorrow “The Galloping Devil” Complete in 6 Reels and owe allegiunce, placed in is platlorm | ne the followimg p.an agency, such agency to have a mem: justment ) “We beneww ihat the practical so-} bership in the terminal grain’ markets joss. SE gee soporary tution of ail fa prouuction aad mar / 4 Minnapolis and Duluta, the farm- pointment gn this core. ‘Let u: : aoe Keung proviews is Alsiis the liae ol ers of Minnesota will have constitu- seek solace in the. distruction of ee continued “dsvelopment of coopera-; ed _thems?lves dis.ributors. ican ideals and institutions but let us tion, ‘and we are ‘unalerably opposed “Such a plan couid ‘be carried out, build upon the foundation of' our fore. to the socialist.c seueme of discarding {not only in the marketing of grain, bearers, believing that Ameri aa caoperation and, substitu.sng the dan-) Dut as well in the marketing of live {deals of life, liberty and the ri net gerous:plan of state ownership.’ ; Stock and other products. private property are still the best We “Whith of these plans should. pe 7 itnelther of ite two first plans ye- anys : followed in, order to gid the farmer) ferred to is satisfactory, the third ‘ q and the consumer was‘ the pri might be adopted. This would be ac- Lexington ANE, ae ee nest isgue in the recent campaiga. ae | complished if your body would pass Thompson, assistant police chief. was vety substantial majority, tze cooper-|@ law scompelling ail terminal ex- driving to town. He tiivited a pollen: ative plan was endorsed, | changes to admit ta membership pure: trian, laden with sack, to ride. » Ped- Agricultural development is mer ly mutual concerns and which: would) estrian climbei in. Hen in the sack ed by three periods: Prodactian, Dis-| Make their distribution on the so-call-| squawked. Thompson tien - ibution, (wanufactare. Minnesota | ¢t patronage basis, without taking in- nized passenger as - farmers have entered upon the seconc | to consideration the stock held by a chicken thief. stage. They desire, not only to re) Patren.’ ain producers, but to become them es a pult of the marketing ma chinery. recog-i long-sought A WOMANS RECOMMENDATION. | eu reat (o tonnage tax, the gover-, Mrs. D. T. Tryor, Franklin Ave. ihe : : nor said in part: i yrites: ia agin “rhe American Farm Bureau Feder ‘Legs than a generation age only} eres Se iclon ik kl fey ation embi aw membership of ap-) a few thousand tons of iron ore were trouble ‘1 bough tiffs ta im iiiney imately ohe rane ae plas egch sy. produced in Minnesota; | moilicine but tee Re eee aa white :the Minnesota Farm ow tuere are produced more — than I SONY Federation has at present an. thirty milion on annually. Today oe at : ponent a hos of Foley Kid- proximate ; farmer «membership of! mining is the second industry of the) ees realized 80 great a bon- ive thousand.’ Before -these two, state. zations there ave three propos “While the matter of taxation o! als e farmers iron ore on a tonnage basis should be to definitely enter the second pe-fod'a party or political question, never- and become distributors of the’¥ own | theless the republican party, the dem- ies ocratic party, and the Nonpartisan “Firgt-—That the farmers, through] league are committed thereto. The swe of their! platform upon which 1. was elected own d’s.ribut-| declares foy a fair and equitable ton- their | nage tax. cure. Regarding the soldiers he said; organ: “One of the reasons for the calling obe held| of the special session of the Ic st Tonnaye Tax FARMERS AND TRAPPERS ATTENTION Dor’t Sell Hides and Furs Under Prevailing Low Market. Let us tan them either into fur sets, robes, coats cr leather and use same to a good advantage instead of sac ing them at the present low prices. Send for FREE price list and tags. If you nrefer selling we always pay the highest market price. tem of, colle establish thei produce dire Second That the f stock corporatior la by the f then r by thair| ture in 1919 was to provide for a bon own Local erat iits, the dis-i/us for the Minnesota boys who served | uributio fo be inade upon | in the great war, Ac bonus was THE BISMARCK HIDE & the h of s wd by an indi nted but the law passed was FUR CO. vidual or a loci cocp erative units | difficult to administer, The grestest smarck, North Dakota to dis-] iculty encountered “in its admin- patronage | is ion was the sale of bonds to provide funds for paying the bonuses that you at once so amend to make possible the im- s sile of tae bonds *that the ve or mutnal boys may without further delay re vrships in the! ceive the bonuses which they so well anges, such agencies. to} deserve. E vibution of profi “Doubtless you will give attention.| atrenage of the to the reorganiz: of our state gov- The state auditor's office , should ‘become an auditing office “The first, two plans need no le3is | purely and /a separate department lation. I believe that the second: plan} should be established for the care of is 2 practical one and that you will! the natural resources of our state. redeem the pledges made in the re-| ‘The state should have a permanent cent campaign if you will instruct the| budgetary secretary appointed by the State Department of Agriculture to} governor subject to ilion by the! asgist the farmers in organizing 10-| house and senate. ry boards cal and terminal cooperative ,selline | and commissions shovl- } lished. agencies,and in addition therateequip| The practice of requiring stu ¢ olfi- the Department with means-@nd. ex-| cials to serve as ev-of icio mom’ ors of perts to make such assistance: cifi-| boards and c nS $2 ty im: cient and effective. pairs their effi Ni: , Grain Seiling Exchang> “No appropriations should be made “The Department of Agricilture in| that are not absolutely necessary for conjunction with farmer’s cooperative | the efficient administration of public organizations imght develope a grain! affairs. In view of the prevailing high | seiling exchange. Minnesota has ap-| tax rates,’ public expenditures should proximately four hundred — cooper be so regulated that we may reason- tive elevators. If a group of such) abty look for a reduction in tax bur- elevators showd ve organised, each elevator purchasing stock {is a selling the coperitive unit, howe tribute its pr upon basis, if desire’, such a sjock ¢ pany to have a seat in the exchanges | May 1 of the terminal markets : te law d= I 's 0 2) mediate terminal make their d cording to the 7 member of such a cooperative, gelliug | ernment, Y agency. | AVUERANOHAERHEEPORERTUOAETUELEUASEOUR ITER Sconomic depression and read- HAIL. ACROP Frenchman, German, Dutchman, [at ian, Irishman, Welshman, Scotchmar and Englishman. The ninth child, a son, married a girl of his own ne tion@lity. Cut This Out—It Is Worth Money. 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