The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 21, 1928, Page 1

The Weather Generally fair tonight and Sunday. Not much change in temperature. . NORTH DAKOTA'S OLDEST NEWSPAP! ESTABLISHED 1873 2 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY JULY 21, 1928 PRICE FIVE CENTS FIRING SQUAD AWAITS ASSASSIN OF OBREGON POLICE HASTEN PUBLIC TRIAL PREPARATIONS | CALL ISSUED FOR LEAGUE T0 DECIDE COURSE State Convention Will Be Held at Jamestown Monday, July 80th INSURES FALL FIGHT Peace With Honor Faction Loses Effort to End Re- publican Strife The Nonpartisan League will hold a state convention at Jamestown July 30th to decide its future policy. Call for the convention today was issued by the state executive com- mittee. In political circles today it was regarded as tantamount to a declaration that the League will “carry on” in the fall election cam- paign, by naming candidates for state offices lost at the June pri- mary. Hope for Republican peace went glimmering as the call was issued today. Nevertheless, the call made plain that the delegates called will red upon every question of policy efore the meeting. A considerable and influential ele- ment within the League opposed the calling of the convention. They argued that it could accomplish nothing and would merely jeopardize ces for election of national an ate officers nominated by the League in the June primaries, Fighting Leaguers So-called Abel | Leaguers, hi ever, were not willing to abid the primary verdict. They saw the state industrial program for which they have fought many a bitter po- litical battle ‘eopardized and de- clared they vould fight again to place it in the hands of its friends. This element brought pressure to bear on the executive committee which resulted in the call for the convention today. It is known that before the convention will be pro- position for a working agreement with he Democrats, to name a ticket to be placed upon the ballot as In- dependent Republican and to name candidates for all the offices for which the “League was defeated at the primary. Text of the call was as follows: ‘The Call “After conference with candidates: representing Nonpartisan League at the June primary election and with true Leaguers from all ‘pres of the state, the Nonpartisan ague executive committee has de- cided to call a state convention of the Nonpartisan ec. “This convention is hereby called to meet at Jamestown, N. D., July 30, 1928, at 10 a. m,, the place of meeting to be announced later. “This call is issued in view of the strong demand expressed Leaguers in al parts @ convention to determine policies and plans to be adopted by the Non- in League with reference to the state political campaign this fall. “It has never been the attitude of true Nonpartisan Leaguers to avoid an issue bearing upon the welfare of their state and expressions of opinion from all parts of the state, as received by your committee, indi- cate that such is not the attitude at this time. Responsibility Placed “Your executive committee will not attempt to outline what policy should or maz be adopted at this convention. That responsibility rests with delegates to the convention representatives of the people of the state, That is where it rightfully belongs. “Becau.ie of the brief time remain- ing before th convention maets it seems best t your executive commit- tee to call this convention with the provision that all Nonpartisans who were delegates at the last previous convention ie a an attingn League, aeld in Bismarck February 8 and 9, 1928, shall be eligible to seats in this convention. “The executive committee respect- fully requests that every true Leaguer give thought to the question o” how the Nonpartisan League can best serve <he atate in the forthcom- ing election this fall and be prepared to 3s ‘is ideas at this conven- GIRL MYSTERY INVESTIGATED Chi Falls, . — eying ‘alls, Wis., July 21. By Night Club Bars Are Padlocked iY ee New York, July 21—(AP)— The bars of eight of the snap- piest night clubs along Broad- way were up early to- day under temporary padlock without awaiting the for- mality of trials. Prohibition agents and United States marshals toured armed with padlocks and boards, It marked the first use of the “temporary ” law in New York, although federal agents said it was a settled Practice in Illinois, Nebraska and parts of Pennsylvaia. einen gic) nani ae to rve a writ of lock on an gfrending establishment, which did not become effective until bo ined a soo) disposed of cout ler the present pro- ceedings the Padlocks continue effective until the court trials. HUGE STILL IN ° BARN IS FOUND NEAR WINONA Daily Capacity of 1,500 Gallons of Alcohol; Showers for Employes \ Winona, Minn., July 21—A)—Ex- amination of a still raided near here by federal prohibition agents re- vealed today a modern plant, valued by authorities at about $100,000. The still hi daily capacity of 1,500 gallons of acohol, according to hibition agents, who confiscated gallons o! alcohol, 50,000 gallons of mash and 2,000 pounds of sugar. Five men were arrested and lod; ‘= jail here. They are R. West, Mil- whukee; Henry Guler, Louis Verner, Martin Carr, and Alex Pellowski. Two men eluded capture, agents fir- ing at one who escaped into the for- est est under a veil of darkness Shursday night. Plant in Barn The plant was located:in a large barn near Dodge, Wis., five miles from here. Power for the boilers, water pump and vats was furnished by a huge dynamo, which was oper- ated by a gasoline engine. The still was operated for 24 hours a day, according to prohibition men. The plant appeared about a month old. There were shower ‘baths for the employes and large ventilating fans. Two automobiles were confiscated by the agents, among whom were M. a ‘Aapaes and S. B. Qvale of St. aul, NOTED BELGIAN PLUNGED FROM PLANE ALIVE Medical, Men So Report Fol-| lowing Autopsy Over Body of Lowenstein Calais, France, July 21.—() — Captain Alfred Lowenstein was still alive when he plunged 4,000 feet from his airplane over the English channel, it was concluded by the medical men who turned. in their autopsy report today. At the request of relatives a further examination will be made of internal organs to determine whether ison or disease caused the Belgian linancier’s abnormal condition at the verPin in based apes thy is is based upon the supposition that he tore off the collar and tie which were found in the plane, Evi- | bri dence has already been given that just before leaving his seat for the rear of the machine he acted as if he were suffering. The present autopsy finding dis- ses of sippositions that he alge ve met death in the plane. implication that some other occupant. of the ship was responsible for his HOOVER HEARS | REPORTS FROM PARTY LEADERS Governor Young of California Called to Conference by Nominee REST IS PLANNED Candidate Begins Work on Ac- ceptance Speech in First Draft Stage Chicago, July 21.—(AP)— Herbert Hoover will open his western campaign at a native son celebration at his birthplace, West Branch, lowa, Aug. 21, his campaign manager has decided. James W. Good, Hoover's western manager, made the an- nouncement after a conference here with @ committee from West Branch which invited the presidential candidate to speak at a rally the evening of August 21. The native son celebration will be followed by a two-day mid-western roundup at Cedar Rapids. The committee which con- ferred with Mr. Good included Mayor N. P., Olsen, John Thompson, T. A. Moore, F. L. Pearson and W. B. Anderson of West Branch. Stanford “Jniversity, Cal., July 21. —()—Abandcning his original plans for a quiet week-end at his home here, Herbert Hoover today began a series of political confer- ences which will be continued inter- mittently until the time of his noti- d| fication on August 11. Governor C. C. Young of Califor- nia was the first of those from whom the Republican presidential nominee sought information as to the political situation on the Pacific coast. The governor was invited to luncheon and for a discussion after- wards in Mr. Hoover's study, located in one corner of the rambling span- ish type stucco house. During the early days of next week Mr. Hoover will confer with Senator Hiram Johnson and leaders from other Pacific coast states. Mr. Hoover will spend Sunday jietlyiat home, but will attend’ church services, probably in the beautiful chapel at Stanford univer- sity. Works Cn Address Between times, the nominee will work on his acceptance address, al- most all of which already is in the first draft stage. Mr. Hoover usually writes and re- writes his papers and speeches sev- eral times and his advisers say there will be no exception in this case. After the speech is ready for the priniat, the Republican standard rer will lay aside the cares of the campaign and will take to the hills, at some point in his home state, for several days of rest and fishing.. While he was benefited ae the trip across the continent which end- ed yesterday morning, the commerce secretary has had many months of hard work with scarcely a break, and he feels both the.desire and need for a brief vacation before the stren- uous days that are ahead of him after the notification ceremonies, Likes Boys He spoke briefly to the assembled groups and frequently carried on running conversations with single individuals on his cross-country trip. The thing the: seemed to give him the greatest pleasure, however was shaking hands with small boys who gathered’ around the rear platform of nis car, clamoring for an oppor- tunity to grasp his hands, and usual- ly he extended both hands, for the steps of his train necessarily were Those who «aw the nominee today said he seemed happy to be bac! home once ‘nore on campus of the university where he made his way through school. Save for the eee during the war when his re- lief work kept him in Europe, Mr. Hoover has lived on the campus passing was thus canceled. The sucaney, com aid, the body was placed in a cof reparatory to ite shipment to Brussele, HERE'S A GIFT serny le, aay S1--Anghody want a ni ive-story apartmen' to'anybody' whe will move ‘it yl wi move Sept. ok hotel is to be built on the site. It would be so expensive to down the house that the FLYERS BODY ON HOME SOIL Laredo, Texas, July 21—(AP The body of Captain Emilio bone lexican airman, was given into the keeping of his own le 9:80 this morning on the interna- tional bridge here. SMITH DECLARES REPORTS OF HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH PREMATURE SS Albany, N. Y., July 21—(AP)— oatteny: Nis keeping We own about what he will say in his pon ned spe, snd oe seriously unofficial forecasts Rin is in position to disclose what he will stress. Ever since “his nomination -he has said he would touch on all points of ty platform. iting on he would subordinate and farm relief in favor ition on reorganization Thousands Honored Obregon in Great Triumphal Parade Day Before His Death The triumphal entry of President-Elect Alvaro Obregon into Mexico City the day before an assassin's bullets ended his romantic career is pictured here in this remarkable the journey in a motor truck “so he could see all the people,” as shown in the picture above. friends. On his right is Ricardo Topete, Obregon leader, who was with the president-elect when he was shot at San Angel. gon is being carried by one of the photograph. crowd, The picture shows how man; Mexico City—on and in box cars, not enough coaches being available to handle the crowds. Upon his arrival Obregon refused to ride in one of the luxurious cars offered to him but made An arrow points to Obregon, surrounded b: close A big picture of Obre- i The arrival was marked by a big celebration as shown in the picture. A large open air banquet was held outside the Obregon headquarters, which was attended by many peasants. y of the peasants made the trip to JAPAN ACCEPTS H ATTON WELCOMES ETELSON HOME | WITH BIG CELEBRATION PROGRAM KELLOGG PACT TO END WARS Proud to Be Among First’ to Sign ‘Simple and Magnani- mous Pact’ Washington, July 21.—(AP)— Japan has. inform government of her compiete accept- ance of Secretary Kellogg's proposed treaty for the renunciation of war, leaving only Czechoslovakia still to indicate her position. . The Japanese reply to Mr. Kel- logg’s note of June 23 which accom- panied the revised draft of the pro- jected covenant was received last night and made public at once. Meanwhile information was at hand which led state department officials to expect a favorable pronouncement | from Czechoslovakia at any moment. On behalf of the Tokyo govern- ment, Baron Tanaka, the Japanese minister of foreign affairs, said that his country was “proud to be among the first to be associated” with the movement symbolized by the treaty and expressed the hope that “this simple and magnanimous” pact might meet with the endorsement of | the entire world. No reservations qualified Japan's acceptance. Nor did the note con- tain additional statement of the in- terpretation which the Tokyo gov- ernment places upon the provisions of the treaty. The Japanese under- standing of the covenant was set forth merely as “substantially the same as that entertained by the gov- ernment of the United States.” When the Czechoslovakian accept- ance has found its place in the state department files, Secretary Kellogg will be in a position to determine the time, place and circumstances of the actual signing of the treaty. This may be done in informal conversa- tions with the fourteen nations in- volved, but Mr. Kellogg declines to make any specific statement of his DRINKING PARTY ENDS IN DEATH Girl Held While Coroner's Jury, Investigates Killing of. Composer Hayward, July 21.—(?)—Cir- cumstances-surrounding the death of Elmer Olson, 30-year-old Minneapo- lis composer, from knife wounds, will be investigated by a coroner’s iasy at an inquest at 7 o'clock to- leanwhile, county authorities are holding a girl in connection with the stabbing, which ,occurred at a sum- mer resort between here and Hurley Wednesday night after a drinking ice allege. Olson died 24 stabbing. Authorities refused to make pub- lic the name of the girl, but she is Eeperted to be*from Minneapolis and 25 and 80 old, Sheriff P. H. Schroeder said her name prob- ably would be disclosed ‘after ! from # knife wound in NAxcording to Dr. G. of Hayward, both the girl under arrest were mee of liquor at the called ed- ther Washington’ North Dakota's most famous avi- ator, Carl Ben Eielson, came home ‘today in the airplane in which he flew across the North Pole. | A tremendous ovation was given ithe flyer and Captain George H. | Wilkins, whose plane the North Da- kota man piloted over the top of |the world from the North Pole to |Spitzbergen, Norway. 4 Governer A; G. Sorlie of North akota, Congressman O. B. Burt- ness, and Thomas Kane, president of the University of North Dakota, were here for the celebration, the largest this town of less than 1,000 inhabitants ever witnessed. A squadron of 20 airplanes arrived to give the proper background to. the homecoming celebration for the famous flyer. Governor Sorlie, in behalf of the citizens of Hatton, presented a medal to Eielson, while Congressman Burt- | Hatton, N. D., July 21—— | | ness gave the principal address. A gold-headed cane was presented to Captain Wilkins by Hatton citizens. Big Band Plays A parade was formed shortly after the arrival of the distinguished guests, and the procession marched to Hatton park. q A ‘T5-piece band, known as thi Eielson Homecoming band, furnished j music for the occasion. In the, afternoon ‘Eielson wes to take the platform to tell of his trip across the North Pole with Captain Wilkins. Following his talk a sports pro- gram is scheduled, and late in the afternoon the scores of planes here for the celebration will give an aerial circus of stunts, races, and formation flights. A banquet will be held tonight. Following the ceremonies Eielson will go to the home of his parents, near hefe. _ AMERICA WINS QVER ITALY IN DAVIS CUP PLAY Tcnnis Contenders Win Right to Meet French Net Stars Next Week Paris, July 21.—(AP)—Sam- uel H. Collom, president of the United States Lawn Tennis as- sociation, has reserved the right to nominate Bill Tilden for the Davis cup challenge round, de- spite the ibility ruling, and has so notified New York officials, according to reliable sources, Roland Garros Stadium, Auteuil, France, July 21—)—America to- day defeated Italy in the interzone final of the Davis cup play, and thereby won the right to play the French holders of the cup here, be- inning next Friday, in the chal- lenge round for the trophy. he American victory, without the services of Bill Tilden, was scored in straight sets and straight matches. The American doubles team of George Lott- and John Hennessey won the deciding match today by de- feating the Italians, Baron Humbera de Morpurgo and Placido Gaslini, 6-8, 6-1, 6-2. : Just as did Francis T. Hunter and Hennessey in defeating the same two Italian players in the singles, yes- terday, the Americans today played as though inspired by the loss of their captain, Tilden, declared inel- igible Thursday. h: The rapidity and decisiveness with which the Americans steam-roll the Italian team far exceeded the hopes of American supporters. With Tilden out the Italians had been heavily favored to win. Just 48 minutes were required by Lott and Hennessey to vanquish the Italian doubles pair and clinch America’s right to tei, remsining < two _ singles e remaining 8 matches, in which Hunter meets de the Morgutge and Hennessey plays Gas- lini, will be played tomorrow. HIGH LIVING COSTS New York, July 21.—With the contention of G. Maurice Reckscher, bankrupt, that it would be'a hard- ship to live on $12,000 a year, Jus- tice Frankenthaler agrees. He has Tnore of the $13,000 income Hockich- more er receives So key? fund. Heck- enter the chal- OUT BY HAIL IN WIDE AREA Territory 100 Miles Square in South Dakota Hit by Severe Storm Wessington Springs, S. D., July 21.—(®)—Approximately 100 square miles of crops from north of Wess- ington Springs southcast through Lane were reported totally destroyed when a 20 minute hail storm struck at 8 p. m. yesterday. The storm was said to be the most destructive within memory of local residents. The storm struck a por- tion about four anda half miles wide and about twenty miles long, according to reports this morning. As it approached Woonsocket, the fury of the ‘torm subsided. Stones as large as hen’s eggs, falling twenty minutes beat the small grain and corn into the ground, destroying what was said to be ‘one of the most promising crops to be grown in this section. Unverified reports of a twister at Gann Valley reached here this morning, telephone and telegraph lines being down. WILLS PROFILE BEAUTY New York, July 21—One of the most beautiful profiles ever seen by an expert is that of Miss Helen Wills. Tra Hill, society photograph- er, returning from a honeymoon abroad with the former Doris Good- win, was so enthusiastic that he arranged for the tennis star to pose, offering to break any engagement he might have. CROPS WIPED — SUNDOWN FOR LOVED PORTIA —INKENT VALE Dame Ellen Terry Dies at Home in England at Age of 80 Years Small Hythe, Kent,. England, July 21.— (AP) — Dame Ellen Terry, British actress beloved by playgoers the world over, died this morning in |the little oaken farmhouse tucked jaway in the vales of Kent where she had quietly spent the last years of ther life. | She passed away peacefully sur- rounded by her children and grand- children. Her death marked the final period of her hopeless struggle |against a combination heart attack and cerebral hemorrhage, from which she had béen sinking slowly since Tuesday. A few days ago with the end ap- proaching she gave the Associated Press this message for America: “Give my love to America, and tell my dear friends there that I am thinking of them as I rest here in my quiet English countryside. When one is eighty, one has dreams of days gone by and often in my dreams I live again the many happy times I spent in America. My heart is warm with the memories of my friends across the sea.” Loved Stage To the last, Dame Ellen had fol- lowed the affairs of the stage with the greatest interest. She played her last Shakespearean part as Portia in the trial scene from “The Merchant of Venice” in 1921. Until two years ago Miss Terry never failed to appear at first nights in London and the tall queen- ly old lady in black with a black lace scarf draped over her silver hair was always rapturously ap- plauded when she entered her box. WORLD FLYERS HEADED EAST Spokane, Wash., July 21.—@)— Bound for New York, terminus of an attempted record rourd the world voyage, Johr. Henry Mears and B. D. Collyer, landed at the Spokane air- port at 7:30 this morning and after refueling took off for the east. The flyers, who arrived at Vic- toria, B. C., last night from Japan on the Liner Empress of Russia ex- pressed confidence that they would reach New York by tomorrow noon, breaking by four days the previous record for a trip around the world. They declared they were “feeling fine.” FRIENDSHIP MECHANIC'S BRIDE Chicago, July 21.—i—The crew of the transatlantic plane Friend- ship, here for a four-day visit, has added another name to the roster TAKES SPOTLIGHT FROM "MELIA mer classmate of Amelia Earhart, now famous as the first woman to Obregon Supporters Parade Streets Demanding Slain Leader Be Avenged CATHOLICS IN TERROR Priests of Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Go Into Hiding Mexico City, July 21.—(AP)—Po- lice today were tightening the net of evidence against Jose De Leon Toral hoping to send him before a firing squad next week for the assassina- tion of President-elect Alvaro Obre- gon. It was expected that a public civil trial of the slayer would be started soon after the expiration on Monday of a writ of amparo, or injunction, restraining police and military au- thorities from taking any action against the slayer. Investigation into the various phases of the killing went forward as additional arrests were made. “The investigation will continue upon the same line that has marked it hitherto—that is, the responsibil- ity of the Catholic clergy,” General Antonio Rios Zertuche, chief of police. The newspaper El Sol asserts that terror prevails in Catholic circles. This is said to be particularly true in Guadalupe, where the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint, fs situated. Priests in Hiding Catholic priests of the shrine who sincethe religious lawsbecame effec- tive have performed no services but, dressed as laymen, have continued to live in the vicinity, are said to have gone into hiding. Some members of the Knights of Columbus, a number of priests and the sacristans of the shrine are known to have been questioned by police. Persons expressing any sentiment against Obregon are being watched closely. A woman, believed to be a housemaid, was overheard by a po- liceman to sa: “Thank God Obregon is dead” and was promptly arrested. Newspapers assert that alf infor- mation points to Toral being a re- ligious fanatic. In certain quarters it is thought that this fanaticism might have been played upon by po- litical enemies of General Obregon with the idea of making it appear that the slaying had a religious mo- tivation. Obregon Party Demonstrates Fifteen hundred members of the agrarian party, which supported General Obregon in his campaign, marched through the streets of the capital demanding that Luis Mo- rones, secretary of labor, and other leaders resign from office. They as- serted that the propaganda of the labor leaders against Obregon had prepared an atmosphere favorable for the crime. Antonio Soto Gama, spokesman for the national agrarian party, told the editors of El Universal: “We want President Calles to under- stand that the ‘situation is most grave, the country is on the brink of civil war and the denial of justice in Obregon’s death means war with all its consequences.” A dispatch to El Universal said that the funeral train bearing the body of General Obregon was de- layed while crossing through the state of Nayarit by obstructions in a tunnel burned some time ago by insurgents. The body had to be transferred to another special train, DOZEN INJURED IN BAY PLUNGE Crowded New York Electric Train Leaps Into Open | Bridge Span New York, July 21.—(AP)—A dozen persons were jnjured today when the first two cars of a Island railroad electric train plunged through an open drawbridge over an arm of Jamaica Bay between broad channel and Hammet. first car, the smoker, which contained 24 passengers, was three quarters submerged, while. the sec- ond, car was balanced on the edge of the bridge superstructure. The motorman, Carl Muller, who according to reports to the railroad offices ran by a block signal, smashed a window and swam to surface. the “Temes “Bay” tue "Dynamic, e ica Bay tug mic, rescued the cross:the Atlantic in an airplane. | ing Boston social ker, who as it whirled into the third day of | hig a round of receptions The new mem! 1 is Mrs. Lou Gor- the weddi don, formerly Miss Ann Bruce of Brookline, Mass., who late last night became the bride of Louis (“Slim”) |