The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 1, 1929, Page 1

oO» | th hls GUEST RESIGNS AS HEAD OF NORTH DAKOTA'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE STATE ESTABLISHED 18738 EDWARDS BOUND 10 | DISTRICT COURT ON 4SEPARATE COUNTS i Ieeless Icebox Magnate Must Post $20,000 to Win Free- * dom From County Jail J CEBOXES LACKED MAGIC’ | Witness Says Trick Thermom- eter Used to Prove ‘Boxes’ Colder Than Ordinary R. E. Edwards, representative of the U. & Magic Iceless Refrigerator company with headquarters at Den- ver, spent last night in the county jail lafter being bound over to the next' term of Burleigh county district court on four separate charges. The defendant last night began a fight to have his bonds reduced after ‘they were placed at $5,000 on each ~ charge, or $20,000 in aggregate by A. ‘E. Shipp, justice of the peace, follow- ing a preliminary hearing conducted x afternoon. benreke Ah claims the bonds set are excessive and are therefore uncon- stitutional. District J Fred Jansonius last tight took no action on the motion to reduce the bonds, ruling that the (case was not yet under his jurisdic- tion as Justice Shipp had not filed the order made after the hearing with the district court. Bonds Action Delayed 3 | ‘That no action on the motion will be taken today was indicated this oon when it was learned that Jus- tice Shipp was out of town and had hot filed the order with district court. Edwards rece huniael 4rd of serbecend money under false pretenses instances and of violating the state tecurities law. saa ‘Testimony was presented yesterday ifternoon with the intention of show- ng that Edwards has fraudulently totained hundreds of thousands of lollars in the last few years by selling ights for the manufacture and sale if his alleged patented iceless icebox fh many states west of the Missis- \ppi river. Many Buy Rights John Keller. Bismarck, testified he paid Edwards three checks $60, and $175, coupled with j $150 in labor, for one- 4 manufacture Nebraska. ‘ ‘Joe Houle, for 18 years a farmer in te vicinity of Makoti but now a resi- tnt of Bismarck, testified that he Md Edwards a check for $250 as a ‘payment on $5,000 for rights in state of Nebraska. icGinnis, Mandan, testified BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1929 FLYING REPORTER PHONES HIS STORY FROM BOOTH IN CLOUDS if Kipling Was Right; i Female Is Deadly 4 Minot, N. D., May 1.—(?)—Francis Champion, a white woman, is in jail and Frieda Burke, colored, is in a hospital as @ result of a battle with knives staged here early Sunday morning. The white woman also was carved up in the return to primitive methods of settling an argument but doctors said the negress came off second best in the encounter. Her condition was so serious that police were not permitted to serve her with a warrant ordering her to appear in court and tell her side of the story. The Champion woman is with disorderly conduct. CANGSTERS’ TARGET RANGE REVEALED IN MASSACRE INQUEST Island in River Near Chicago Used by Gunmen to Per- fect Marksmanship > Chicago, May 1—(%)—From a sodm wooded, desolate island in the Rock river below Rockford and from the witness chair of the coroner's inquest there had come today new and sig- nificant evidence in the Valentine's day gang massacre case. Bib island naGa Steer = the ma- chine gun Tange of Chicago gangsters; the spot where they tested new firearms and perfected their marksmanship. A witness whose name was kept secret for fear of his being silenced by gunmen fearful of his revelations, identified the picture of @ gang murder suspect as being of @ man he had seen using a ma- chine gun on the island before the Massacre. The same witness partly identified two others from among the photographs of suspects laid before him by Chicago detectives. Frank V. Thompson, the man be- lleved to have sold to gangsters the guns used in the septuple gang mur- der last February 14, and who had been sought for a fortnight as a key witness in the murder investigation, surrendered to the coroner late yes- terday. He conferred privately for several hours with Coroner Herman N. Bundesen, but the nature of story was not made public. ‘Br. Bun- desen, however, appeared in high spirits following the interview and said he believed “a way to solution of the massacre has been opened.” MAN'S INATUATION CAUSE OF SHOOTING arian Shoots Young Di- vorcee Before Being Killed Himself by Third veterinary surgeon for a 19-year-old divorcee was blamed yesterday. - ‘Dr. Dowling, a married man, fell before a bullet fired by H. L. He Aviators Can Now Chat From Planes With Earthbound Telephone Subscribers HAS ‘HOT’ STORY FROM SKY Roar of Motor Cuts Into ‘Con- nection’ but Rain and Fog Are Not Deterrents By W. W. CHAPLIN (Associated Press Staff Writer) Above northern New Jersey, May 1. —(#)—This story was telephoned to the Associated Press today by a re- porter high above land in the first public demonstration of a western electric invention which enables an aviator to chat from the clouds with any earthbounc: telephone subscriber. Taking off in the flying telephone booth from Hadley Field, N. J., and inked by wireless with the land lines of the Commercial Telephone system, the reporter gave his number and presently heard the Associated Press switchboard vuperator in New York city answer. “Gimme the city desk,” he said, trying to be nonchalant but feeling somewhat as though he were wearing the mantles of Aladdin, Merlin, the witch of Endor and Cinderella's fairy other. “This is Bill,” said the soaring re- porter. “I got a story.” Just 2,000 Feet Up “Where are you?” asked the city desk 2,000 feet below. “I'm up in the air.” “And you think that’s news?” drawied the cynical city desk. “Come down to earth and say what you wal “You furnish the parachute,” the reporter suggested, “and the nerve. Listen. I got a hot story and I'm given just five minutes to talk. Pass me a rewrite man and get him quick.” The rewrite man came on the “line.” “Shoot it,” he said. “Dic- tation or notes?” And so this story, the first ne paper article to come by wireless tel phone, was diciated through the air of “upper New Jersey” and over a regular telephone wire on the ground to a news office with no more fuss than district reporter calling in a fire from around the corner. And the latest wonder of science was reported for all the world to read. Conversation Is Clear Conversation between “the reporter in the sky and the rewrite man in a telephone booth in the office was Clear for the most part. There were times, however, when the roar of the airplane motor cut into the “connection” like so much radio static, and for a second or two at a time the “line” went bad. pos- sibly because of weather conditions and the pitching of th plane. The demonstration was staged as rain was falling and fog blanketed New Jersey and the metropolis. REMUS LINKED WITH CINCINNAT! MURDER Notorious Bootlegg: Name Connected With Death of Hand Book Operator Cincinnati, O., May 1.—()—August pressed outcome of alleged hand book opera- tions of major proportions. The name of George Remus. notor- fous bootlegger, entered into .the shooting after police had found the words “John Monahan” inside a coat found in a closet of Bruck’s room. Police knew Remus was a friend of Monahan's and went to the home of the former bootlegger. Remus im- mediately got into communication with Monahan for police. told officers he saw said he H Agiete ie i H : Allan Hoover . .. . is 2 handsome and . Thorp, young man, with a profile | U. S. district attorney, and U. L. Bur- : personable that probably would pay handsomely in the movies. Allan Hoover May Not Shun se-| cial Spotlight as Did John Coolidge ATTENDS FATHER’S SCHOOL! Likes Athletics and Is Rabid Football Fan; Has Mother's Camera Hobby By HORTENSE SAUNDERS Washington, May 1.—(NEA)—"He's welcome to it,” said John Coolidge, ; referring to Allan Hoover's new job of | being “American Prince of Wales.” “I don't envy him for one minute.” And those who heard him knew that this was no sour-grapes attitude on the part of young Coolidge. It al- ways has been evident here that he did not relish his spotlight position— that he hated being conspicuous and trailed by secret service men, being interviewed and photographed, and that his tastes were for a simpler, quieter life. Close friends of the Hoovers say that Allan probably will fit more easily into diplomatic life and actual- ly will enjoy the white house. John Coolidge is a typical New Englander—quiet, reserved, taciturn and a bit hard to become acquainted with. Though he always has been greatly respected here, he never has been a “mixer” or inclined to make the most of his social opportunities. He had, in fact, spent little time in ‘Washington. Young Hoover Traveled Allan Hoover, on the other hand, is ly cosmopolitan, having traveled extensively all his life and lived in many countries. With an CAPITAL PREDICTS POPULARITY FOR PRESIDENT HOOVER’S SON Late News Bulletin BERLIN COMMUNISTS RIOT Berlin, May 1.—(7)—Numerous clashes between police and com- munists took ice in Berlin this afternoon, about 200 arrests be- ing made. SPANISH TROOPS REVOLT May 1—(?)—A mes- sage to the exchange telegraph from Perpignan, southwestern France, reports that a revolution- ary plot has been discovered in Barcelona and all troops confined to barracks. FARM VOTE FRIDAY day afternoon was set today by Chairman McNary of the senate agricultural committee for a sen- ate vote on the export debenture plan as a method of farm relief. BERLIN RIOTER KILLED Berlin, May 1.—(7)—Police and being ing ii . inacl at Hackescher market in old Berlin died in a hospital from a shot wound. LA GUARDIA FLAYS U. 5. Washington, May 1.—(?)—De- claring President Hoover in his Press the government was “making no attempt to enforce the prohibition hve bad throughout the United NOT SCARED OF HEFLIN ignae He REMAIN; GARBERG T0 HAVE FEDERAL POST C. A. Fisher, Former State Treasurer, Will Succeed Carl Jorgenson BISMARCK MAN DISPLACED George W. Thorp and U. L. Bur- dick Likely to Be Assist- ants to Garberg Fargo, N. D.. May 1—(7)—Reten- tion of Gunder Olson as collector of internal revenue with complete changes in the official staff of that department, and appointment of P. B. Garberg as United States district attorney for North Dakota are now assured, according to information re- ceived from Washington. It is also expected that Judson La Moure, of Pembina, will remain as inspector of customs. C. A. Fisher, former state treasurer, ; Will succeed Carl Jorgenson as as- ‘sistant collector of revenue on Au- gust 1, and the five deputy collectors, |asked to resign some time ago, will be replaced immediately. Stephen Terhorst of Donnybrook succeeds Martin Thompson as deputy at Minot, Lawrence Pjorgo of Grand Forks succeeds Noel Tharalson at Devils Lake, Fritz Nelson of Grand Forks succeeds Fred Barnes at Grand Forks, C. M. Sandness of La Moure succeeds C. G. Hooperstad at James- town, and Iver Enget of Bismarck succeeds B. E. Hitchcock at Bismarck. George W. , Present assistant dick of Fargo, and P. O. Sathre of Finley are in line for appointment as assistants to Mr. Garberg. Two of them are to be chosen. Ad- vices from Washington are to the effect that Thorp and Burdick prob- ably will be named. Burdick is the attorney for the Farmers’ union. WATSON REPLIES T0 ROBINSON CHARGES ON FARM QUESTION Republican Leader Asserts the Democratic Leader Attacked Fee, Then Accepted It Washington, May 1.—()—Replying to a charge by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader, that Republican farm leaders had deserted the equalization fee for political ex- pediency, Senator Watson of Indiana, the Republican leader, asserted in the senate today that Robinson himself attacked the fee and later accepted it. The Indiana senator said that in May, 1926, Robinson opposed the adoption of an amendment to a pend- ing cooperative marketing bill which sought to incorporate the fee. At that time, Senator Watson said, Senator Robinson declared: “I am unable to comprehend how a provi- sion levying an equalization fee can get the approval of farmers after they had studied it.” Watson added that Robinson de- clared: “The essential objection to the fee is that it secks to levy a tax without the consent of the person to be taxed.” Robinson interrupted with a spir- ited reply, in which he asserted Wat- son was condemning him because he accepted the equalization fee as the only form of farm relief which stood a chance of receiving the approval of congress. The Indiana senator replied that all he was trying to show was that Robinson himself was as inconsistent as the Arkansan had charged Watson with being. “I want to show,” he said, “that be- fore the senator from Arkansas asks me to take the beam out of my eye he should take the mote out of his own.” Army Flyer Is Killed Making Quick Landing San Antonio, Texas, May 1.—(P)— Lieut. J. C. Banta, Brooks field flycr, was killed today when an army plane crashed as he was attempting to make an 80 degree turn for a land- ing. His whip went into a spin at an altitude of 400 feet. He was fly- ing alone. NOOSE DANGLES FOR 6 | Rome, May 1.—(7)—Premier Mus- solini, in the hope of increasing the number of Italian offspring, has caused the lowering of the legal mar- riage ages from 18 to 16 for the hus- band, and from 15 to 14 for the wife. It is explained the governmental measure will have a certain sociolog- ical value as well, inasmuch as it will afford a means of combatting the practices of common law marriage, or “free union,” which is particularly Prevalent in industrial centers. ° \LABOR CELEBRATES MAY DAY AS POLICE TAKE PRECAUTIONS Mexican Editor Attacks Ambas- sador Morrow as Real Governor of Nation (By The Associated Press) Socialist and communist organiz tions in Europe and the two Amer- ieas today celebrated May day, the international labor day, while police in most countries undertook extraor- dinary precautions to prevent dis- turbances. Disorders especially were threat- ened in Berlin, where minor clashes with police already had occurred, and in Mexico City where an anti-Amer- ican phase to the celebration de- veloped. Police, while prepared, ex- pected nothing untoward in London, Paris, Rome, or the South American capitals. 1,000 Communists Dispersed Berlin reported its second clash in two days before celebration today even started. Two policemen were wounded in the industrial suburb of Neukoellin when 1,000 communists attempted to form a procession in violation of special May day prohib- itory orders. The constabulary used sticks to enforce their order to dis- Perse. Several revolver shots were fired by members of the crowd, one Policeman being hit by a bullet and another receiving a knife thrust. The communist newspaper El Machete of Mexico said a demonstra- tion would be staged in front of the American embassy. An editorial attacked Ambassador Morrow, saying that it was neither General Calles nor the Provisional President Emilio Portes Gil, who gov- erned Mexico, but the American am- bassador. “Down With American Imperialism, icle concluded. DISCLOSURES HINTED IN CHICAGO SCANDAL; the Chicago, May 1.—(4}—With Police captains, several prominent Politicians, and others—28 in all— reported named in true bills by the Cook county grand jury, State's At- torney John A. Swanson and his aides today hinted at further sensational disclosures concerning a syndicate which is said to have netted $25,000 daily through the operation of slot machines. An idea of the vast fortune won by the alleged gambling syndicate was given to the grand jury, it was said, in evidence indicating that during a period of four and one-half months between $350,000 and $400,000 were paid to James N. “High Pockets” O'Brien, one of those reported named in the true bills, by two slot machine operators for protection. FIND STAR ATHLETE SHOT DEAD IN LANE Portsmouth, O., May 1.—(?)—Wil- liam Sanford Wright, 18, baseball and basketball star of | Wheelersburg (Ohio) high school, who was found slain on a road east of Wheelersburg this morning, was a victim of revenge, Scioto county authorities announced tod: lay. Wright, authorities said, had been warned to cease his attentions to a young woman of the neighborhood, and recently engaged in several fights as a result of the warning. County authorities agreed that Wright was killed with a shotgun from an automobile while he was walking along the Atlantic and Pa- cific highway east of Wheelersburg last night. It is believed that the body was then taken in the automobile and Fair tonigl The Weather tonight and Thursday. Frost ht. Rising temperature Thurs. PRICE FIVE CENTS HOSPITAL CONTROVERSY ENDS WITH RESIGNATION, ERPECTIVE MAY 15 Kitchen and Palmer Vote to Postpone Action but Are Overruled by Majority NO SUCCESSOR NAMED YET Superintendent’s Action Ex. plains Sudden Dropping of Charges Against Him Resignation of Dr. A. W. Guest as superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Jamestown was Presented to the state beard of ad- ministration today and immediately accepted. Although no mention of the fact was made in the letter of resignation or in the official announcement of the board, it was the general impres- sion that arrangements for the resignation were made several weeks. ago when the board conferred with John Knauf, Guest's attorney at Jamestown. At that time the board had under consideration a to file- charges against Guest and 2 hearing on the charges was in prospect. After & conference with Knauf, however, the matter was dropped and little more was heard regarding it until today. Takes Effect May 15 In his resignation, dated today, Dr. waht said: “I am herewith tendering you resignation as superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Jamestown, N. D., to be in full force and effect on May 15, 1929. Thank- ing you for past favors, I am, very respectfully yours.’ The board's action in accepting the resignation was NOT unanimous, J. A. Kitchen and Miss Bertha Palmer, ex-offico members of the board, vot: ing to postpone action. The three appointive members, however, favored immediate acceptance. They are R. B. Murphy, F. E. Diehl and W. J. Church, It was reported that some discus- sion was had as to whether the resignation should be made public immediately. It finally was an- nounced without comment by the board. Explains Sudden Action The resignation was seen here as the sapere for the board's action in suddenly dropping the proposal to file charges against Dr. Guest. Kitchen and Miss Palmer had never gone on -ecord as favoring the Proposal to file charges or hold a hearing and all of the work in regard to it was done by the appoin- tive members of the board. Their sudden reversal of apparent inten- tion was announced after a con- ference with Guest's attorney on Sat- urday afternoon. They had to file the charges and open the hearing on the following Monday. Guest has been superintendent of the institution since 1921. No indication as to his successor was available here today and {it was assumed that Dr. P. W. Carr, as- sistant superintendent, will manage the institution pending the appoint- ment of a successor. DEATH CERTIFICATE OF GIRL T0 BE FLED Filing of a death certificatessicflos~ ing the cause of death of her room April 17, is expected to be made this week. A. E. Toomey, Ramsey county coroner, i LF rity i a if ! .