The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 6, 1929, Page 1

Dy ae ee TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6,.1929 NORTH DAKOTA'S ~ (mm ] THE BISMARCK NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED 1878 _~ STEWART, ROCKEFELLER SET FOR SHOWDOWN AT WHITING * McClelland Denies | Meeting St. Peter | ° Tn his best Mark Twain manner, W. F. McClelland, manager of the State Training School at Mandan, today stated that the reports of his death had_ been greatly exaggerated. “Rumors that I was shot, commit- ted suicide, was killed in an automo- bile wreck, died of apoplexy, or came to a violent end are without founda- tion,” Mr. McClelland said. The Tribune telephone opcrator was flooded with calls this morning. the callers excitedly stating that Mr. McClelland was dead. “I am the livest corpse that ever stalked the land of the living,” Mc- Clelland said when told of his demise. | THOMAS D, TAGGART, HOOSIER POLITICAL HERCULES, IS DEAD Was Power in Indiana Politics for 30 Years and National Factor 20 Years BOUNDARY BATTLE IS \ PRARED: REBELS ARE MASSING ON BORDER Revolutionists Plan Attack on Juarez, While the Federals Move Toward Nogales MOUNTAIN FORTS FIGHT SITE “Greatest Battle Will Be Fought Near Jalisco,’ Insurgent Leader States | HOOVER TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT a ‘ —e Nation-Wide Scramble for Votes to Control Billion-Dollar Company Ends ° While Aldrich Represents ’ Richest Man's Son Whiting, Ind. March 6.—(#)—Oil, in squatty tanks belly deep in bare earth; oil, forever settling in greasy film, its penetrating smell ever pres- ent; oil—formed the background to- day for a picture unique in industrial history. It was the end of a nation - wide scramble for stockholders’ votes to control a billion dollar corporation, the Standard Oil Company of Indiana —the culmination of John D. Rocke- feller, jr.'s tight to force Colonel Rob- ert W. Stewart from the chairman- ship of the board of directors. Oil, piped hundreds of miles from western fields, is the life-blood of this city of 20,000 inhabitants at Chicago's back door on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. The huge refineries employ approximately 90 per cent of the residents who are ready for the influx of stockholders tomorrow to attend the annual meeting. Restaurants were stocked with sup- plies for the anticipated 2,000 or more visitors, and hotels expected to have all rooms taken, for indications were that the meeting would last at least two days unless the outcome was in- disputably determined by the number of proxies on hand in Chicago before the session oy ened. Hall Ready For Fight Just off the main street, the story and a half brick community house was fitted out like a political conven- tion hall, with batteries of telegraph and telephone wires resting under the auditorium stage, press tables in the orchestra pit, loud speaker linking Came to Ohio the men’s and women’s gymnasiums Born in 1856, he came to the Unit-/! with the main hall, and refreshment ed States when young and settled in | stands loaded to capacity. Xenia, O., but moved to Indiana in! . Indeed, Whiting expected to witness 1877. He first earned a living as|a. real convention fight, with Col. waiter in a railroad lunchroom but |Stewart. sounding the keynote in his. it, was Jong before he tecame its /annual business report, Rockefeller . Soon he was owner of |representatives presenting their side the Grand Hotel in Indiana, now his- /of the argument, and individual toric because of the many big political | stockholders being heard from the coups which had their origin within |floor. Mr. Rockefeller himself is in its walls. Egypt. Turning his attention to. politics, The meeting will first be called to Mr. Taggart rose rapidly in Dem-jorder at the refinery offices, accord- ocratic councils, being gifted with a|ing to law, and then, if the expected genius for organization and a leader- | crowd is on hand, will adjourn to the th Nogales, Ariz, March 6.—(?)—Op- posing forces in the Mexican revolu- tion were drawing battle lines in two places almost within gun range of the United States border today. Unofficial reports cu-rent here said the rebels planned an attack on Juarez, across the border from Paso, Tex., and that loyal federals (NEA Telephoto) Herbert Hoover (right) takes the oath as 3ist president of the United States of America on a rostrum in front of the national capitol at Washington Monday. decoherence cach cease h! chief justice of the supreme court, is shown administering the oath to joo ver. AMERICAN MILLIONS INVESTED INMEXICO Reports From Revolutionary Area State Work Progress- ing Without Interruption Indianapolis, Ind, March 6.—(7)— Thomas D. Taggart, veteran Indiana Democratic leader, died at his home here this morning following an ill- ness of several months. He was 72 years old. Thomas Taggart was a power in Indiana politics for 30 years and a faction in national politics for more than 20 years. troops, crossed into Sonora, and it was announc:d that he would march across 200 miles of desert to attack the capital city. Desperate Criminal Missing at Hospital Chicago, March 6.—(7)—Benjamin Salkin, Folsom prison Moses Edwin Clapp, Former Senator, Dies Washington, March 6.—(®)—Moses Edwin Clapp, senator from Minneso- ta from 1901 to 1917, died at his home here today. Mr. Clapp was 78 years of age. He was born in Delphi, Indiana, educated a tho escaped from SUSPECT POLICEMAN INCHCAGD SLAYINGS sis scm " missing Raided Liquor Depot Supplies|.pital today. icer’s Ni inM Salkin, described as “one of the Officer's Name in Massacre | most desperate criminals in thee ces u try” was arrested January 14 and con- Murderers’ Search faked “eevecel oe raigned Salkin gave incoherent an- swers, and said he “heard voices.” An allenist’s examination was ordered. Salkin had served eight years of a 25 year sentence at Folsom prison when he escaped last year by climb- ing over the prison wall.’ He: and A native of Ireland, he began his career as waiter in a lunchroom and pushed himself ahead until he be- came not only a political leader of national prominence but proprictor of an Indiana health resort and Unit- j ed States senator. His friends say that he was a millionaire many times over, hospitable and loyal to his friends. in Wisconsin and was admitted to the bar in 1873. He practiced law at Fergus Falls, and St. Paul, Minn. serving as attorney general for that state from 1887 to 1893. He was a Re- publican. In 1901 Mr. Clapp was elected to the senate to fill a vacancy and was reelected for succeeding terms until 1917. After his retirement he resumed the practice of law here. {POISON ALKY DEATH TOLL STANDS AT 17 4 HELD FOR MURDER New York, March 6.—(#)—Millions The plece Claude Maddock and Danny both wanted in connection with the John’ Stege, deputy police commis- Jansonius’ Decision in District ag88 hold with the state's a ship that eventually was felt through- |communtty house eg Court to Be Considered Federal Prohibition Department! gut the Democratic party, He eas |ommmumity house to decide on the Friday Enters Probe of Source of elected chairman of the Indiana State | continue as a company director. three years later mayor of Indian- | would tell the stockholders in defense apolis, which office he held for three /of his activities with the Continental ve terms, finally refusing to | Trading pany which I i be a contender for it again. ween Big what ‘Whether or not Bufleigh county's Deadly Beverage 1928 grand and petit juries werelegal aa numerous American Peoria, Ill, March 6—(?—More said. “He no Se la comm: in ae APPEAL TO RNUOIN (2c sne ce crcecc nos SEs enteeeent | wal Sr an d hold. i man rr the nai convent at y me I’ ‘The killers said were Two men and their wives are held | gt. Louis. Twice afterward, in 1908 | pi six paid $10,000 wiping out q for murder. It is charged they fur-| and in 1912, he was a member of the | footer replied. [alg ‘the james chapel , rene charged with manslaughter. nation: sa ety Pinat Will Now Atte mr. meee pie prnaeen rad Lon pat . sal io ive an as he pie ‘Fred | Coffey Will Now Attempt to lacie Gert in marie toe Winthrop — Prove Judge Violated Cor- careers of former Senator John W. | torney, will ruled that rupt Practices Act court! ‘The next step in . A. nt A Cot | vs. R. G. McFarland rer qo ~ | will be taken March of the! ‘This was 5 one of the| by Cotfey's Sa bale charge. | Benjamin F. Shively, who died while | Stewart, Mr. Aldrich said. client a in office. At the conclusion of his! The Rockefeller group has only pees preme from a ene appointed term, Mr. Taggart ran for | 16,000 of the 56,000 stockholders on its his by nat name. reelection but was defeated. side. The big blocks of stock, how: strain beverage A bitter political fight in 1915/ever, are held by the easterners. forming ice. deaths, preceded his appointment as senator Coffey prove in dis- in the course of which Mr. Taggart trict court won the ‘was indicted with 47 others on charges office only violating the cor- of election frauds in Indianapolis. He Tupt practices act. He will present a Hie ‘oy et for change oe venue of the or from Burleigh to Stutsman coun- : If this ty before Judge ‘Thomas H. Pugh, | rn, murder be settled in a hearing here March | Heirs Wor, “Calles will 12. is understood that McFarland’s death, thet ! much progress attorneys at hearing will urday j our control and Present # motion to dismiss the ac- night. who have been tion. John Cox, Vermont, b be able to organize the supreme court held that s candi- | Si) cuareis ta * olics.” date who has been declared by the n. General Bora board of canvassers to have been | , Cow's, who applied to ‘elected and who has received a cer- eves: to the south, tificate of election and qualified for |"~ insure their office as required by law eA gd Rg g | i | | ge i Z i 5 E i : g Bs i A ; j F d i i i alt wi ii il g a git i F | § ! F i i § 4 w { i ‘ ‘ E i i yf ——————_— F igi tt g fn li E E itd ; : Z g it gravy. Rev. and Mrs. A. Just Plain PLANS ALFALFA DAY oe inuoonk Pa ongy e— gun dat tad winttn pecniolt TO DEATR and & ay if if i | 3 “8 z q aii Colonel Will Speak for Himself, | Democratic committee in 1892 and} Col. Stewart was asked what he| ti PRICE FIVE CENTS HEAVY FIGHTING IN PROSPECT IN REVOL PRICE FIVE CENTS © MILITARY ACTIONON LARGE SCALE MARKS REVOLT'S PROGRESS Federal Forces Marching on REAL BATTLE IS EXPECTED| Monterey to Bottle Up Rebel Leader in Control There 50,000 MEN REMAIN LOYAL Bishop of Sonora Arranges for First General Observance { of Mass Since 1926 ! By The Associated Press Military action on an extended scale marked the progress of the Mex- ican revolution today, both the gov- ernment and rebels beginning troops movements in the north and south with heavy fighting in prospect. Disturbed by the capture of Mone terey, important strategic railway center, federal forces were marching from five directions on the capital of Nuevo Leon to drive out General Escobar, powerful rebel leader in con- trol there. For the moment the government. appeared to be concentrating on Monterey, being content merely to bottle up the city of Vera Cruz, which has been cut off from the rest of the country. In the north the rebels appeared to have scored signal successes, but , battle lines were being drawn at two. points almost within gun range of’ the American border. , The rebels were reported to be en route to Juarez, across the border from El! Paso, while loyal federals were marching on Nogales, Sonora, ' now in rebel hands. Reports of fighting favorable to the rebels at Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Tor- reon, Coahuila, and Cananea have been received while the rebels also claimed Chihuahua City. Of the 60,000 men in the Mexican army it was estimated at Mexico City asa te have gone over to the rel while 50,000 have remained loyal to the government. * Claim Nine States General ‘Borquez, revolutionary ‘commander of northern Sonora, claiming nine states, declared that the revolutionary leaders were in a position to sweep down upon the capi- tal from the north, east and west. Bishop Navarette of the Catholic diocese of; Sonora was in the interior arranging for the first general ob- ake tes, mass since 1926, Governor ing proclaimed suspension of the religious laws. in Mexico City American tourists are not much alarmed by the situae ion. i Hs