The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 8, 1930, Page 1

Storm Causes \ North, Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper ESTABLISHED 1878 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1980 1.C.C. Orders BOOST APPLIES 10 SHIPMENTS ON A CLASSIFIED BASIS Railroad Circles Estimate Raise Will Add $12,000,000 to Roads’ Incomes ZONE SYSTEM IS ORDERED Western Territory Divided Into Three Districts for Rate- Making Purposes a g agose gpesed feeiel i i i : i f Is 91. Today JOHN D. ROC! John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil company and reputed to be the wealthiest man in the world until he began making huge gifts to charity, is 91 years old today. CHICAGO CHURCHES BEGIN PROBE INTO CRIME CONDITIONS Representatives of 500,000 Worshipers Launch Separate Secret Investigation federation, from the official investigation of the Tribune crime reporter’s assassina- ee yesterday by the July ‘The inguisitorial copamittee’ of the church ‘federation, representing con- ets first witees, Aiderfoan, Arthr Albert, city ist; who demand- ed @ council in’ ‘ofthe po- lice department resul! from Ling- le’s alliance with officials Training Camp Band to Discourse Concert camp band will give a ‘The training Prvesipece waggle omy Hora Dood Increasein Western Freight Rates PORESEE FIGHT ON [TREATY ADVANTAGES ARE ___ OUTLINED BY VIRGINIAN EFFORT T0 REPEAL PROHIBITION LAWS Some Petitions Presented to Secretary of State Lack” Verification [MAY NOT GO ON BALLOT Proposal for Four-Year Terms Certain to Come Before Voters in Fall ) Petitions bearing sufficient sigra- tures—more than 20,000—to initiate & measure for the repeal of the state's prohibition laws, were on file with Secretary of State Byrne today, but legal technicalities intervened, mak- ing it doubtful whether the proposal would be placed on the November election ballot. J. A. Danielson, Minot, a represent- all the petitions, however, are accom- panied by affidavits as provided by py ae bearing a group mt carry an affidavit stating the collec- tor of the names witnessed the signa- tures. About 7,000 of these signatures in the petitions presented by Daniel- son do not have these affidavits. Byrne stated he would consult with Attorney General James Morris for a construction of the law before taking action. Should the petitions not accompa- nied by affidavits be ruled out, the number then would ce eet a 20,900 required by law jate a measure. Mr. Danielson said, how- ever, that should the attorney gen- of state of the legislation set up to initiate measures, Danielson outlined plans for an- other initiative proposal to memorial- ize to “substitute temper- ance for prohibition, intemperance and crime.” He said only 10,000 signatures are required to initiate a memorial to congress, and that many names al- ready have been obtained. Although Monday was the final for submitting petitions to the secre- tary of state on the proposal for the repeal of the state prohibition act, the time for filing petitions on tie me- ieee does not expire uni . Danielson declared the ee a LL I al Ht ; Ice-Pack Releases Grip on Vessel at Which Cost Life of Ben Eielson Biberis, : ; i é i iG g 3 i A i E PEGE : ut aicte tte ; i i é : i Swanson Says Ratification of London Pact ‘in Best In- terests of U. S.’ WOULD SAVE A BILLION Solon Contends Treaty Will Re- duce Burden to Taxpayers and Insure Security * Washington, July 8—(?)—The Lon- don naval treaty was championed at the outset of senate debate on the pact today by Senator Swanson, Democrat of Virginia, the war-time chairman of the senate naval com- mittee. In. a 12,000-word address, Senator Swanson made a detailed analysis of the agreement limiting the auxiliary ships of the American, British and Japanese navies and called for its ratification as in “the best interests of the United States.” ‘The Virginian said the treaty gives America a well-balanced fleet for the first time; establishes naval suprem- acy for this country in the western hemisphere; saves the taxpayers at least one billion dollars by checking naval competition; and is “promotive of peace, conducive of good will among the nations involved, and marks the beginning of a more com- Plete treaty for the limitation of armament.” “Whether controlled by selfish, ma- terial interests or the broader and nobler purpose of promoting world Peace and betterment,” he concluded, “the best interests of the United States demand ratification of this treaty. “From a military and selfish stand- point, the United States can not af- ford to reject this treaty. From a higher and nobler purpose the treaty should have our approval .... for the United States to reject this treaty would be for her to abandon her ‘moral leadership in the world and de- | Clare at the same time that she is an pore a Mentions ‘Sinister Purposes’ “It would create in the rest of the world an apprehension that we had (Continued on page nine) =|(0-BD IS KILLED IN PALL FROM PLANE Pilot Unable to Keep Nebraska Girl From Crawling Out on Wings Lincoln, Neb., July 8.—()—A plunge senda mm the life of Miss Alberta yesterday fe Page Brinkerhoff, 22, University of ebraska student. She previously forced back into the Cs Q fl 3 : é E é A 8 E : 3 E B Z ag 1 i E i i i | g E z i iE : i f ae i 4 6 i é BESE in if Li John D. Rockefeller: Celebrates Ninety-first Birthday on | New Elks Ruler | 2 Atlantic, N. J., July 8—(P)—Law- rence H. Rupp, Allentown, Pp., was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks today to succeed Col. Walter Andrews, J. Edward Masters of Charleroi, Pa., was reelected grand secretary; Lloyd Maxwell of Chicago, r, and James D. Richardson, of Cin- cinnati, grand trustee. The new officers were elected at the first executive session of the 66th grand lodge reunion of the order. Rupp fs an attorney of Allentown, former district attorney of Lehigh county, and past president of the Pennsylvania State Elks association. He has been chairman of the judiciary = gies of the grand lodge since HOME MADE PLANE FALLS Baltimore, July 8—(P)—A boy aviator was slightly injured today when the airplane he had made at home fell after it had reached an altitude of about five feet. Philip Dytsky, 16, who with two companions constructed the ship in the basement of his home, was taken to a hospital. ¥ ELECTION DATE SET Detroit, July 8—(#)—Tuesday July 22, today was set as the date for an election on the recall of Mayor Charles Bowles. Richard W. Reading, city clerk set the date following the dissolution in circuit court of a restraining order sought by the mayor to prevent the election. FORTUNE IN JEWELS STOLEN New York Estate Prague, Czechoslovakia, July 8. —(@)—Jewels worth $690,000, ac- cording to the police, were stolen from the suite of Mrs. Clara Hy- man, of Chicago, in the Imperial hotel. A $290,000 pearl necklace was'among the articles taken. JUDGE WARNS DETECTIVES Los Angeles, July 8—?)— Warning detectives against re- moval of Frankie Foster, Chicago gangster, from jail here until a has been made into the contention that Fester was not in Chicage when Alfred Lingle, reporter, was killed, Super- for Judge Walton Wood today continued hearing a writ of habeas corpus until July 15. Expect to Reduce Canadian Surplus Lethbridge, Alta., July 8.—()—The carryover of grain in Canada should be less in 1930 than in 1929 George Mclvor, general sales manager of the Canadian Weat Pool, believes. He would not estimate the probable decrease, but said 7,000,000 barrels of wheat weekly was leaving North America, of which the bulk was Cana- dian wheat. ‘The crop was spotty, McIvor said. Conditions in Manitoba were encour- aging, but Alberta and Saskatchewan needed rain. Boy Sentenced for Passing ‘Bad’ Checks Ham Watts in juvenile court ‘Monday. | Man Shoots Boy for Disturbing Slumber 3 Miteot tidaal is ads malansiiad San Jose, Calif, July 8—(?)}—Res- threat 1 mo, 33, was held today on a murder charge. Police said Colosimo because Joseph and. two other disturbing his slumber, . N. DAKOTA BANKERS HEAR HOW FARMING IS COINING WEALTH Diversification Statistics Made Into Alluring Tale by Farm Writer ANNUAL MEETING OPENS President Makes Plea for Best Men of Communities to Be Sent to Legislature With the glories of diversified farm- ing laid before them in an alluring tale of wealth production as the big feature of the talks, the North Da- kota Bankers association opened its annual meeting for two days in Ma- sonic Temple here, at 10 o'clock this morning. The morning session was given over to the formalities of being welcomed and responding, appointment of a Tesolutions committee and the hear- ing of reports. R. E. Barron, Minot, president of the association, called the body to order. At his side was W. C. Macfad- den, secretary, of Fargo. In the an- three registration clerks, Murill E. Hart, Grace Cass and An- tonette Morton, were busy enrolling late-coming members. Henry Halverson led the meeting in singing America, with Mrs. Grace D. Morris accompanying. Then Rev. F. E. Logee, of the First Presbyterian church, spoke the invocation. Wants Good Lawmakers Mayor A. P. Lenhart welcomed the association and J. E. Davis made the response as vice president of the as- sociation, buttressed by the fact that he also is president of the Citizens State bank of Goodrich and of the Dakota National Bank and Trust company of Bismarck. President Barron, who at home is reesicent of the First National bank ‘Minot, delivered a review of the year ‘from the standpoint of presi- dent of the association. His report dealt with the cooperative consolida- tions between banks of the Northwest and legislative matters, such as the guaranty repeal. He made a plea for sending the best men of the var- ious communities to the legislature. President Barron appointed P. T. Kretchmar, Venturia, R. E. Truesdale, Mott, Michael Tschida, Glen:Ullin, J. R. Carley, Grand Forks, and Verne (Continued on page nine.) HAGGART COMPANY = IS AWARDED PAVING Northwestern Section Project of Five Blocks Will Cost About $27,000 The city commission, Monday eve- ning, awarded the contract for the paving in the northwestern section of the city to the Haggart Construction company, Fargo, on a bid of $2,309 a the use of a two-inch top of bitulithic natural lake asphalt. The only other bidder was the 8. Birch and Son Construction company, also of Fargo. The Birch bid was SM guitering end curbing contract, gui ‘and curl contract, which is connected with a portion of the paving on the south side of Ave- tue E, between Mandan and First streets and on the north end of Man- dan street was awerded to W. J. Noggle. ‘The paving will cover a street area of slightly more than five blocks. It is estimated that the project, under the bids accepted, will cost a total of approximately $27,000. Cashier of Bank . Routs Four Bandits Campton, Ky., July 8—(#)—Rush Evans, assistant cashier of the Farm- ers and Traders bank here, routed four robkers today by opening as they attempted to force him into the vault. The men fled carrying one wounded man with them and without having obtained any money. LANKIN PIONEER DIES Lankin, N. D., July 8—(#)—Joseph Bosh, 74, who settled in Dakota ter- ritory in the early eighties, died Mon- day. He leaves a widow and‘10 chil- dren. Funeral services will be con- ducted Wednesday. > Charles F, Cullison | | « Agricultural statistician and writer tells hankers what it is that is re- storing agriculture as a profitable in- dustry—which is diversification. COMMISSIONERS OF DIVIDE COUNTY ARE PLACED UNDER FIRE Petition to Governor Asks That He Remove Them for Al- leged Improper Conduct Charging malfeasance, incompe- tency and improper conduct in office, @ petition was filed with Governor George F. Shafer today asking re- ‘moval ‘of the three Divide county commissioners. Governor Shafer said that he will confer with Attorney General James Morris and arrange for the appoint- ment of a commissioner to take testi- mony and to submit the record to him. Under the statute, the governor will act after studying the record. The commissioners of Divide coun- ty are Carl Schultz, C. F. Bissonnette, and L. O. Bloom. The petition was signed by five qualified electors, G. Ballard, M. T. Braatelein, C. P. Thompson, Knute M. Ouse, and Duncan Munro. An attack is centered in the com- Plaint against R. W. Frazier, Divide county superintendent of highways. Allegations are made that Frazier was appointed in violation of the law. The petitioners charge that he is responsible for improper expenditure of funds in connection with his office, jab allege he made many “junket” urs. The petitioners claimed Frazier’s appointment was “an act of political favoritism and was done in disregard of the best interests of the people of Divide county.” They alleged further the commis- sioners are “guilty of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duties and gross incompetency in office as coun- ty commissioners,” and that the coun- ty board “unlawfully and corruptly allowed many improper and unlawful claims. against Divide county and authorized warrants to be issued upon the county treasury of the coun- ty in payment of such claims.” Charges are made that the county commissiosers had engaged in “drink- ing parties,” and allowed liquor “to influence their official actions.” A number of alleged specific in- stances of improper expenditure of funds are outlined in the complaint. It is charged that on January 29, 1930, the board allowed $245.76 “pur- Porting to be for expenses of R. W. Frazier in taking an alleged trip from Crosby, N. D., to Atlantic City, N. J.” Other allegations involving Frazier are that the board allowed for work done on Frazier’s personal automobile, $57.40; and for rooms for Frazier and his associates, $43.40. It is further claimed Frazier placed public prop- erty at his own personal use. The petition asks that the commis- sioners be removed from office and that “proper proceedings for their fire |permanent removal from office be had, and said defendants be required to appear and answer the complaint.” Governor Shafer said the hearing will be held at the county seat at Crosby. Under the law, the case can be prosecuted by the state's attorney, attorney general, or counsel directed by the governor. Governor Shafer said he believed the attorney gen- eral’s office would prosecute the case as soon as a hearing is arranged and & commissioner appointed. Young New York Bride Dies of Mysterious Poison in Hungary Budapest, Hungary, July 8—(#)— Police today investigated the death of @ beautiful 22-year-old New York bride,Dorothy de Konkoly-Thege, who died in a hospital here yesterday of Poisoning. There was question whether the poison was self-administered, or an accident. No clue was apparent from her month-long married life with her husband, a member of the old Hun- garian nobility and an engineer. The couple came here June 18, aft- » er their marriage at Rye, New York, May, 31. Saturday night she was found unconscious in her room at her hotel and was taken to the hospital. She never recovered consciousness. Mrs. de Konkoly-Thege was the daughter of Mrs, George Arents, Jr., of New York City and Hilbroox, Rye, N. Y. She was educated at Bryn Mawr and the Shipley school and met Mr. de Konkoly-Thege while ne was taking a post-graduate course at Col- umbia university, The Weatlier Partly elt it and a Tot inact clare TE Segara PRICE FIVE CENTS Heavy Damage M'KENZIE IS HARD HIT BY WIND AND | RAINLATE MONDAY Blistering Sun Sends Mercury Toward 100 Mark in Mis- souri Slope Area NO MORE RAIN Small Morton County Area Hit by Hail; Rain Benefi- cial to Crops IN. SIGHT, Sweltering under a blistering sun which gave promise of sending the mercury up around the 100- degree mark for the second consecutive day, residents of the Bismarck - Mandan sector today were reviewing wide- spread damage caused yesterday aft- ernoon by the electric, wind, and rainstorm which swept along the Mis- souri valley in this area, Rain was looked upon as the only antidote to the sector’s discomfort today and no precipitation was in sight, weather officials said. Temperature in many North Da- kota localities exceeded 100 degrees during the last 24 hours and little hope is held for immediate relief. Sanish had the highest temperature during the last 24 hour period, with 102 degrees. It was 101 at Max and lags and 100 at Minot and Willis- mn. Bismarck had its hottest day of the season yesterday, the thermometer showing a heat of 96.4, while it was 96 at Beach, Ellendale, Lisbon and Wishek. Napoleon had 98. Maxi- mum temperatures in other cities were around or above the 90 mark. Temperature in Bismarck at noon today was 86 degrees, and the mer- cury was still climbing, with the peak expected between 3 and 4 o'clock. Temperature was only 67 at 7 o'clock this morning. McKenize Suffered Most A triple threat storm of strong wind, electrical activity, and heavy rain together with occasional light flurries of hail swept across Burleigt and Morton counties along the Mis. souri river yesterday afternoon bul only McKenzie and a small district south and west of Mandan suffered damage of any consequence. ‘Though electric and telephone wires were blown down throughout the county at scattered points, the wind seemed to center its force in McKen- zie and the immediate vicinity, ripping out windows, tearing down silos and windmills, twisting buildings on their foundations, and leveling the more frail structures in the community and on nearby farms. Farmers south and west of Mandan were the only ones reporting any great damage from the hail. The storm broke after the temper- ature had reached a maximum of 96.4 degrees in the city of Bismarck. A 36-mile-an-hour gale from the northwest whipped the heavy rain- fall about with terrific force. Pre- cipitation in the city totaled 1.26 inches. No serious loss of livestock was re- ported this morning, but hundreds of Poultry were killed. No persons were injured. McKenzie, about 18 miles east of Bismarck, places its loss near $15,000. Sterling, six miles east of McKenzie, lost only a few windows in homes be- cause of the wind while Bismarck’s (Continued on page nine) FOUR PERSONS DIE IN EGYPTIAN RIOT Armed Forces of Government Clash With Followers of Resigned Premier Cairo, Egypt, July 8—()—Two po- licemen and two rioters were killed today at Mansourah in 2 furious and prolonged encounter between armed forces and followers of the recently resigned Premier Nahas Pasha. The police fired into the mob which of- fered stubborn resistance. A pitched battle was raging in the center of Mansourah which the police and a detachment of troops appeared unable to end. SECRETARY OF WAR WILL SPEAK HERE Hurley Agrees to Inspect Diver- sion Project and Address Legion Convention Washington, July 8—(?)—Secretary Hurley has promised Senator Nye to visit North Dakota late this month for inspection of the proposed Mis- ‘souri river diversion project. The project, preliminary plans for which call for a diversion of the Mis- souri approximately 108 miles to in- crease the water supply all along the line to the Devils Lake region, has been under consideration by army engineers oe Merges or four years. Appropriat! lor a@ survey were made two years ago, but the engineers have yet to report. ‘ Senator Nye said the war secretary would tour the proposed project by airplane and motor. Hurley also will address the state See ee eee ee