The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 23, 1931, Page 1

«i —s ey a North Dakota's Oldest Newspaper ESTABLISHED 1878 PERJURY COUNT IS SEQUEL T0 SENATE COMMITTEE PROBE Victor Seymour Charged With Uttering False Statements _ Before Nye Group INDICT GROCER NORRIS TOO Two Men, Figures in Nebraska Senatorial Campaign, Fac- ing Eight Counts Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 23.—(P)—Victor Seymour, former manager of the western headquarters of the Repub- lican national senatorial committee at Denver, charged with perjury in an indict- ment returned here by a federal grand jury. George W. Norris, Broken Bow, Neb., grocer who attempted to op- pose United States Senator George W. Norris in the Republican primary in his race for reelection last year, also was indicted on a perjury charge. The indictments resulted from tes- timony given by the two men before the United States senate campaign ea bb ip ad committee here 10 Counts Included The indictment against Seymour: contained eight counts and that against Grocer Norris two. Seymour told the committee headed by Sen- ator Gerald P. Nye last summer that he had not taken an active interest in the Nebraska senatorial campaign and that he had no knowledge of the grocer filing as a campaign . opponent of Senator Norris until a story appeared in newspapers. Later the committee was told by Miss Esther Marie Alton, who for- merly was employed in Seymour's Lincoln office, that he had conducted date for the senatorial was typed in’ Seymour's office, W. M. ‘Stebbins, who at that time was state treasurer and who also was a candidate for the Republican sen- torial nomination, later told Chair- man Nye that he financed the filing of the grocer and gave Seymour & $500 bond to give the grocer. Grocer Received Bond The grocer told the committee that he received the bond. His filing as a candidate was ruled illegal by the state supreme court because of its belated arrival. After Miss Alton had told the com- mittee of the activities of Mr. Sey- mour he resigned his position in Den- ver and returned to Lincoln. Later Walter W. Head, Chicago and Omaha banker, told the commit- tee he paid Seymour $4,000 for tak- ing the “straw vote” poll of the state. Robert Van Pelt, assistant United s for Seymour announced their clients would come to the federal building soon. Grocer Norris, Federal authorities said, now is in Oklahoma. to 1,000,000 Expected Need Relief by Feb. 1 Report 19,000 Cases Of Influenza in U. S.|. campaign Friday was jw, THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. FRIDAY, JANUARY .23, 1931 f” Succeed Mellon? | > HOOVER, SMITH AND COOLIDGE APPEAL IN RED CROSS’ BEHALE Program Broadcast by Radio to Help Campaign for $10,- * 000,000 Relief Fund MANY LEADERS ON PROGRAM Payne, Mrs. Belmont, Mary Pickford, Will Rogers, Amos ‘n’ Andy Participate New York, Jan. 23—(P)—A Red Cross plea for $10,000,000 to aid drought sufferers in 21 states—led by President Hoover in a coast-to-coast radio broadeast Thursday night—lay .]0n the heart of the nation Friday. program picked up from four widely separated cities, former Presi- dent Calvin Coolidge and Alfred E. Democratic candidate for president in 1928, supplemented Mr. Hoover in urging that “in the face of calamity let us unite in a common effort to drive suffering and want from our country.” John Barton Payne, chairman of the Red Cross, Mrs. August Belmont, Mary Pickford and Will Rogers em- Phasized the need for speedy relief. “Disaster to any one section of the country should be the concern of us all,” Mr. Smith said. The president said: “It is unthinkable that any of our people should be allowed to suffer from hunger or want. The heart of the nation will not permit it. It is to the heart of the nation that I am appealing tonight. I urge all of my countrymen to contribute promptly and in accordance with their means. It is @ call to citizenship and to gen- erosity in time of trial, but it is a call for lon to our greatest in- stitution of charity and above all on half of those in need.” Mr. Coolidge said: “This is not a time when excuses can take the pinee et money. Every- have been met and some incomes have been reduced. We all have the demands of local charity. But the for which this appeal is made is such that it comes down to a bare proposal in the name of human- ity that those who have something shall share it with those who have nothing. Those who have must give and givé without delay.’ Mr. Smith said: “The Red Cross can drive the wolf of hunger from the door but the American people must stand behind the Red Cross. They must provide the means and the Red Cross will Provide the ways. Suffering human- ity cries out to the Red Cross. The Red Cross in turn is looking to you. Do not disappoint the thousands of suffering families who look to you for help through the Red Cross.” Four orchestras were under the di- rection of Nathaniel Shildkret. Amos ‘N’ Andy, the radio entertainers, and Mme. Frieda Hempel, singer, a in GIRL PLEADS GULLTY OF KILLING WOMAN Says She Murdered to Prevent Victim From Testifying Against Doctor Independence, Kan., Jan. 23.—(7)— Muriel Sullivan, 18-year-old assassin, Pleaded guilty Friday to the murder of Mrs. Maude Martin, Coffeyville, ‘and was sentenced to life imprison- ‘The girl, a waitress at Seminole, ‘The groom has three chlidren by leved to be President Hoover's choice to succeed him, CALIFORNIA INDIAN SAYS HE SHOT ND. LIQUOR LAW AGENT Confessed Slayer of: Oscar Ol- son Will Plead He Killed in Self-Defense DEADLOCKED JURY STILL DELIBERATES DAISY DEBOE CASE Have but Faint Hope of Reach-| ing Verdict in Case Against Clara’s Secretary Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 23.—(7)— A confession by Clarence Hyde, 19, Loss Aneeiees See ete Morongo Oscar deadlocked jury went to work Friday with only faint hopes of reaching a verdict on whether Daisy De Boe stole 915,870 from Clara Bow, film “IT” giel, her former employer. 5 ‘Twice Thursday the jurors reported to Superior Judge William C. Doran that prospects for an agreement were nil, but each time the court ordered them back to work. They were locked up again Thurs- day night after having deliberated about 30 hours. Just before they re- tired, a part of Daisy’s alleged con- fession to a prosecuting attorney was re-read to them. When the jurors expressed the opinion that they would never agree any better than Daisy and Clara did, Judge Doran anounced he would not keep them squabbling later than Sat- urday. Deputy District Attorney David Clark, said he would begin prepara- tions for a new trial in the event the jury was discharged in disagreement. ‘The elderly men and women jurors were pondering such questions as mcy in the keeping of an em- ployer’s money by a servant and the element of intent as it might apply.to the evidence. The jury's apparent deadlock brought expressions of confidence from the defendant. What reaction Miss Bow might have had in her Beverly Hills home, where she is con- fined with a cold, was not determined. Minnewaukan Man Is N. D. Fair Group Head Fargo, N. D., Jan. 23—(P)—H. F. Montague, Minnewaukan, secretary of the Benson County Fair association, was elected president of the North to investigate liquor conditions on the reservation. The federal attorneys attempted to Prove through witnesses the Indians had been drinking and were in a re- sentful mood when Olson and Con- dino Hopkins, an Indian police officer a) ippeared, “Agent Olson had a pistol in his hand,” said the confession obtained by federal officers from Hyde. asked him if had a search warrant, and what he wanted in our home. He called me @ vile name, pushed his pistol into my ribs, and said he would fill me full of lead if I din’t shut up. “He said he didn’t need a warrant. Then Hopkins jerked out a pistol. . grabbed “T a rifle and ran out. Olson ren out. He turned his flash- light on me and pointed his pistol at me. I turned my rifle toward him and pulled the trigger, without put- ting it to my shoulder.” Hyde was to testify Friday he killed Olson, but shot in self defense, his attorney announced. Retail Hardware Men Will Meet Feb. 10-12 Minot, N. D., Jan. 23.—(#)—Ses- sions of the 35th annual convention of the North Dakota Retail Hardware association will be held here Feb. 10, 11 and 12, C. N. Barnes, Grand Forks, ANNO! x A. A. Lane, Sherwood, president, is to preside. Herbert P. Sheets, of the National ‘Wood, Flaxton, secreatry of the Bur! County Fair association, vice presi- dent; Sam Crabbe, Fargo, secretary; and D. F. McLeod, Cando, secretary ir, directors. ‘The association voted to conduct horse racing at the various county fairs under rules of the Harness A d ! session, Rudy Vallee Target for Over-Ripe Grapefruit but Keeps on Crooning g 4 5 3 HA the interruption until he had finished the song. ‘Then, stepping to the front of the stage, he addressed the au- dience in @ mild but decided tone. He took the hecklers to task for , their discourtesy and added that there might be some in the au- Sie eatd me had admission of the opening day of-a week's poelleiedgoeid poe seen engagement and Rudy was in the who disliked nis singing were not “midst of one of his characteristic compelled to stay. Philadelphia,- Jan. 23.—(#)—The ‘melodies. Without warning, the ‘Three young men, whose names | Rev. Charles H. Urban is to be @ pro- fruit came hurtling down from were ‘withheld; were taken into: | fessional wrestler as an a ‘be- the balcony, Neither of the | by ushers and turned | cause @ preacher doesn't grapefruit struck the singing |’ over to'the police. - : ymoney and what be maestro but one did strike the ‘The show went on and the | side will keep him drummer's cymbals and the other | young men went to police station | signed a contract with splattered over the stage props. 4, were a desk sergeant “read | As a student at the at ase ee | Ee crates | aan ce were «th ie house. But Rudy kept on to charges and they were | in his 90's and the _ crooning. We tok eo notice ot yoleeeet 2 dren, mtey S. D. Supreme Court The figure 91, after all, is only 19 turned around—so Aaron Fretz, Edmond, Okla., Civil War veteran, sees no reason why his marriage with Bertha Eckert shouldn’t be a success. Fretz is 91 and his bride, who has been his housekeeper for the last two months, is 19. They are shown here together. @ former marriage, each past 50. Would Cut Restrictions On Liquor Prescriptions Copeland Introduces Measure Carrying Out ‘Commission’s Recommendation’ Washington, Jan. 23.—(?)—A bill to remove restrictions on the distribu- tion of prescription liquor by physi» clans as recommended by the Wick- ersham commission, was- introduced Friday by Senator Copeland, Demo- crat, New York. The New Yorker said the bill was designed to carry out the only recom- mendations the law enforcement com- mission had been able to agree upon —as far as he could see. Prior to submitting suggestions concerning control of medicinal li- quor, the commission concluded the removal of present restrictions would remove “causes of resentment on the part of the medical profession.” “While the bulk of/the -professien have undoubtedly been scrupulous in adherence to the law,” its report said, “prosecutions have been neces- sary from time to time and palpable evasions or violations come to light continually. “But we are satisfied that in sev- eral particulars the causes of resent- ment on the part of the medical pro- fession operate against a favorable public opinion to such an extent as to outweigh the advantages to en- forcement.” In addition to recommending that the: statutory fixing of the amount of liquor to be prescribed by physi- cians be abolished, the commission Tecommended abolition of the re- quirement of “specifying the ailment. for which liquor is prescribed upon a blank to go into the public files.” It recommended also “leaving as much as possible to regulations rath- er than fixing details by ‘statute.” DOUMERGUE AGAIN SEEKING PREMIER Theodore Steeg’s Government Falls After Only 40-Day Administration Paris, Jan. 23—(?)—For the sev- enth time in the life of the present eminent Presiceat Gaston Dou- ergue cast about for strong steady hands to take the reins of the | French government and hold them against the straining of the teamed parties of the chininbes ot Gonterenoee. were begun 0eS with the presidents of the chamber and senate public. The defeat came on a question of confidence posed after interpellation posal - on the efforts of the ministry of agri- By the Sache tne to watt culture, headed by Victor Boret, to] its drive for $10,000,000 in popular fix. the price of wheat in France at about $2 a bushel against 80 cents 9 bushel in Winnipeg and 60 cents in Chicago. Judge Was Defeated Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 23—(#}—Fred- erick A, Warren, Flandreau attorney, was snnounced Friday as winner of the election contest he brought TRUE te } SHAFER WILL PROBE STATE MILL POLICY ON SALES OF FLOUR Tells Nonpartisan Committee He Has No Knowledge of Al- leged Unfair Practice FURORE STARTED BY LETTER Farmers Union Man From Dav- enport, N. D., Intimates Ir- regularity; Asks Action Governor George F. Shafer Friday denied knowledge of any sales policy by the state mill and elevator which would favor the Goldberg Feed and Seed company of Fargo and prom- ised a committee of Nonpartisan League representatives that he would investigate certain charges made against the mill management. The charges were made in a letter to have been sent by B. H. Schneider of Davenport, N. D., to Rev. R. E. Strutz at Bismarck. Copies were handed to members of the legis- lature, Nonpartisan and I. V. A. alike. At a caucus Thursday night the Nonpartisans directed a committee of three, headed by O. E. Erickson, house minority leader, to call on the governor and ask him for a state- ment. I. V. A. members of the legis- lature also were said to be interested. The letter which started the furore follows: “Dear Brother: “Tried to get.a carload of flour from the state mill for our Farmers’ Union and found that the Goldberg Feed and Seed company of Fargo has a contract with the mill and no one in this district (merchant or farm organization) can get a car of flour from the state without paying Gold- berg’s 10 cents per sack commission. Before long the Farmers’ Union will be the state mill’s best customer and I dont’ see why we should pay tribute, to the Fargo firm for every sack of flour we use. “I wish you would see if anything can be done about this. I have also written to Mr. Wggner, our I, V. A. friend. Yours truly, B. H. Schneider." The Worner referred to as “our I. V. A. friend” is George Worner, house member from Great Bend, Richland county. Governor Shafer told the commit- tee he had no knowledge of the situ- ation which the letter claims exists at the mill and that he would launch an investigation immediately. If necessary, Erickson said the governor promised, he would direct O. L. Spencer, active manager of the mill, to come here so that he may be ques- | tioned by the legislature. DEFICIENCY BILL I$ PASSED BY SENATE President Hoover's Plans for Un- employment and Drought Relief Advance ‘Washington, Jan. 23—()—A cheer- ier prospect greeted President Hoov- er’s plans for unemployment and drough relief Friday. In a burst of speed, the senate passed Thursday a deficiency appro- priation bill which will make $125,- 000,000 availasle immediately, much of it useful in furnishing employment and in aiding drought sufferers. The bill had to go back to the house for consideration of amendments, among them a $3,000,000 fund for medical supplies to be sent into the drought are! a8, For the time being at least, the $25,000,000 fund proposed by the sen- ate as an appropriation to the Red Cross for feeding hungry persons all over the country, was shelved. Inthe house a plan to hold hearings on the subscriptions. This has been delayed, the relief organization ofifcials main- tain, by the shadow of the congres- sional proposal. _ Lights Where St. Paul, Minn. Jan. 23.—(?)}— li Fal Gas Says Money, Like Northern Duck, {Dancer Dies 1 « J ANNA PAVLOVA DANCING FORM OF ANNA PAVLOVA IS STILLED BY DEATH Russian Ballerina, Only 45 Years Old, Victim of Pneu- monia in The Hague ‘The Hague, Jan. 23.—(?)—Death Friday stilled forever the dainty fragile form of Anna Pavlova, whose dancing stirred millions, civilized man and savage alike. She wculd have been 46 years old Jan. 31. Pleurisy and influenza contracted early this week after she had been held for hours by a railroad accident in a waiting train at Dijon, France, rang down the curtain upon a life which for 35 years she devoted to de- picting in rhythmatic movement the beauty she saw around her. With her at the end were her hus- band and accompanist, Victor D’Andre, two Dutch physicians, and her own Russian doctor, Professor Valerski, who Thursday. resorted to ® pulmormty operation in 9 vain at- tempt to save her life. Death interrupted her plans to in- terpret for occidentals what she had found of grace and beauty in a recent visit to Japan, China, and Asiatic countries. Upon completion of this project she intended to retire, fulfill- ing a promise that she would leave the stage while in the prime of life. Denounced by the bolsheviki as the “Darling of Aristocrats,” she died in virtual exile from the Russia in which she was born. She began her ballet lessons at the age of 10. In recent years communist influences had led to rejection of annual contributions of $500 from her to other Russian dancers. It was during her last visit to the United States in 1924, that she an- nounced her marriage to D'Andre, her accompanist, later revealing that it had taken place 17 years before. Other details of her life she kept secret, with the plea that the public regards the artist as an illusion, and she preferred to remain so. SENATE APPROVES AGRICULTURE BIL Measure Carrying $125,000,000 for Road Construction Goes Back to House Washington, Jan. $213,964,000 agriculture department appropriation bill, carrying $125,000,- 000 to be immediately available for PRICE FIVE CENTS | New Redistricting Bill Offered 4 Indict Former Republican Campaign Head NONPARTISANS HOPE, FOR SOME SUPPORT FROM LV. A, PARTY ure Is Presented by Swett and Crockett, League ‘ House Members ACCEPTABLE TO BURTNESS Eastern and Western Districtq Would Include 23 and 30. Counties Respectively Twenty-three eastern counties would be included in a first district and 30 western counties in a second district under the terms of a cone gressional reapportionment bill sub- mitted to the house Friday by H. F. Sargent Counties in the proposed western district would be Divide, Burke, Ren- ville, Bottineau, Rolette, Williams, Mountrail, Ward, McHenry, Pierce, McKenzie, McLean, Sheridan, Wells, Golden Valley, Billings, Dunn, Mercer, Oliver, Burleigh, Kidder, Stark, Mor- ton, Slope, Hettinger, Grant, Sioux, Bowman, Adams and Emmons. Some I. V. A. support appeared cér= tain because of the political complex- ities involved within the IL. V. A. camp and the further fact that it may be difficult to place the matter of con- gressional reapportionment on @ face tional political basis. It is known that the new proposal would be much more acceptable to Congressman O. B. Burtness of the first district than the Bond-Cain bill which would create a north district and & south district. The Bond-Cain propose! Would place both Burtness and J. H. Sins clair, Nonpartisan, in the north dis- trict which would be so closely die vided politically that either man might win. The anticipated Nonpartisan mease ure, on the other hand, would leave Burtness alone in the first district, in so far as competition from an in- cumbent is concerned, and would place both Sinclair and Thomas Hall, second district incumbent, in the new second district. Sinclair would be strongly favored to win, however, since the old second district counties in the new second district are largely Nonpartisan. This would have a tendency to increase the normal majority which Sinclair already receives in what is now the Some I. V. A. men who are expected to vote against the bill already have admitted, in private conversation, that the east-west division is logical pe except the political stand« nt On the basis of the Democratic (Continued on page eleven) Bandit Frank Kraft Killed by Policemen Detroit, Jan. 23—(P)—Guns of twa per 23.—(#)—The toad construction, was passed Friday | dynamit by the senate. Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mon- tana, succeeded in having added to the bill $10,000 for establishment of a forest range experiment station at Miles City, Mont. i An amendment by Senator Ken- drick, Democrat, Wyoming, for $20,- 000 to extend the market news ser- vice to Casper, Wyoming, also was adopted. The bill now goes back to the house and probably will be sent to confer- ence for reconciliation of differences between the two branches. The bill is the fourth to pass the senate of the 11 supply Bills must be enacted at this session. None has been approved finally. It Is Least Annoyed which | Washington e EpETEEE bik