The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 21, 1931, Page 1

ed North Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper ESTABLISHED -1878 Gordon B THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1931 Cloudy tonight; probably rain Sunday. No decided change in temperature, PRICE FIVE CENTS OUTSIDERS AMAZED |{ German Dies "/CHURCHMEN FAVOR’ ‘Prison Chaplain AT FACILITIES AND ATTENDANCE FRIDAY More Than 3,000 Inspected New Models and Watched Dress Style Show SPONSORS THANK CITIZENS Affair Makes Bismarck Automo- bile Center of State, Quan- rud Declares Having already exceeded the ex- pectations of its sponsors and all North Dakota records for previous exhibitions, the Bismarck Automobile show approached its finals Saturday night in a blaze of glory. Everyone was satisfied. Bismarck motor dealers who spon- sored the exhibition were more than pleased at the show attendance snd the interest shown in their products. ‘The more than 3,000 persons who attended the show Friday and Friday night were as well satisfied as the dealers, To see the cars in their floral setting was alone worth the price of admission and the entertain- ment, as well as the opportunity to rub elbows with their neighbors in a holiday mood, added to the enjoy- ment. ‘The entertainment features Friday evening were a style show and a con- cert by ‘the Mandan male chorus. Both were notable, although the chorus had little opportunity to ob- tain recognition because of the con- versational buzz from remote corners of the hall during their presentation. ‘The style. show was the center of interest. for: the female half of the crowd which, at its height, made it almost impossible to see the automo- biles clearly. ‘Saturday, night's. attractions include another style show by a different firm and a dance program in which 6 number of Bismarck girls will appear. Hundreds Examine Models ‘The center of attraction, of course, was the display of automobiles on the huge memorial building floor. Hun- dreds inspected and admired the new- est models of popular lines. Some dealers reported sales on the show floor. Others said they had made sales as the result of inspections by show visitors while every dealer had & notebook filled with “hot prospects” as the result of conversations with show visitors. “This show clearly puts Bismarck in the forefront as the automobile center of North Dakota,” sald Theo- dore Quanrud, chairman of the show committee. “It has been.a revelation to even the automobile and motor equipment dealers. The attendance has been even more than we ex and the interest shown has been very encoul 5 cine setting in which the show is presented has a great deal to do with its success. The great hall and the conveniences offered to both the pub- lic and the exhibitors have done much to add to the event. I feel that this is the greatest automobile show North Dakota has ever seen and that by a wide . On behalf of the auto- mobile ‘dealers I’ want to thank those (Continued on, page three) THREE WANTED FOR ST. PAUL SLAYING ‘Gambler,’ ‘Racketeer’ and Fu- gitive From Justice Un- der Sus St. Paul, March 21.—(?)—Chief of Police Thomas A. Brorn, Ragin made public names of men sought for questioning in connection with the killing of Frank Vantress in the rear of the Green Lantern cafe here Thursday night. Vantress was identified at first as “Frank Van.” The three sought are Frank Fay, described by the chief.as a “St. Paul gambler”; John Quinn, former St. Paul youth, gn torah chief to, be a in a et in , and’ oarold White, former deputy sheriff and fugitive from. justice on & federal indictment charging bi in connection with a liquor case. Meanwhile, 21 persons were held by police for questioning. Among them were Mrs. Vantress and Mrs. George Hurley, wife of George Hurley, who was involved in two other recent murder cases. ‘ State Ends Case in Utah Murder Trial; HERMANN MUELLER, ONCE CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY, DIES Death of Man Who Signed Ver- saillés Treaty Causes Lull in Political Fight Berlin, March 21.—(7)—The bitter- ness of political dissension in Ger- many was brought once more into relief Saturday when the and the Prussian diet met to pay tribute to former Chancellor Hermann Mueller. His death Friday night removed another German statesman who per- sonified the policy of conciliation and 4 fulfilment. out of respect to the former Chan- cellor,-but the national socialists, the nationalists and even the commun- ists St Ee from the press: ot as wittt a eulogy ‘vo his. depaited Gom- In the Prussian diet only one com- munist was present, and he refused to stand when other members rose in token of respect for Herr Mueller. Succumbing to a long illness, Dr. Mueller, twice German Chancellor and one of the two or three most in- fluential men German post-war Politics, passed Away at 10:45 p. m., Friday. He was 54 years old. «In Coma Several Hours He was in a comatose condition for several hours preceding the end which was brought about by throm- bosis of the liver, complicated by pneumonia. A bladder operation last Saturday failed to aid him. Dr. Mueller was German Chancel- lor for three months in 1920. He came to power the second time in ribery| Fargo, and June, 1928, remaining in office until (Continued on page three) FARGO CHILDREN DROWN IN RIVER Clarice and Earl Olson, 14 and 10, Fall Through Thin Ice to Death Fargo, N. D., March 21—(7)—Thin ice gave way .as Clarice and Earl Olson walked across the Red river from Moorhead here Friday and the two children, daughter and son of Mr. oo ae Tom Olson, plunged to their Clarice, 14, and Earl, 10, atvended the training school at the Moorhead State Teachers’ college though they made their home in Fargo. Half way across on their way home from ‘school, the ice suddenly broke and the boy went down. The girl, wheeling a bicycle ahead of her, slipped, fell, and. struggled several minutes before the icy water closed over her head. 4 handicapped by having but one boat available. Besides their parents, the children leave a brother, Norman, at home in three Merle, William and Roy, and two sisters, Margaret and Thelma, ail of Minne- apolis. Royal Betrothal In Spain Expected ! Madrid, March 21.—()—Court gossip Saturday had it that there soon is to be a wedding in the ‘Spanish royal family. The Infanta Beatriz, oldest daughter of King Alfonso, is said to have become affianced to her second cousin, Beatrice. Beatriz is 21 years old and An- tonio is 20. They have been seen together frequently and are said to be genuinely attached to one another, Young Antonio Alvaro probably will be made an infante shortly in anticipation of the for- mal engagement announcement. BIRTH CONTROL BY MARRIED COUPLES Federal Council Backs ‘Careful and Restrained Use of Contraceptives’ 27 DENOMINATIONS IN BODY ‘Too Numerous Pregnancies’ and Economics Are In- cluded in Reasons New York, March 21.—(?)—Birth control through “careful and re- strained use of contraceptives by married people’ is approved by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ. Representing approximately 22,000,- 000 members of 27 Protestant denom- inations in America, a majority of and the istrative committee was signed by 22 of the 28 members of the sub-com- mittee. Three dissented in some re- spects and three voiced no opinion. ‘Those approving included Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., @ member of the national board of the Young Women’s Christian Association; George W. Wickersham, chairman of the com- mission on law enforcement, and Mrs. John Ferguson, president of the Na- tional council of' federated chi women. Chairman Takes Expeptions ‘Those taking some exceptions were the Rev. Dr. Howard Chandler Rob- bins, chairman of the committee; Mrs. Robert E. Speer, president of the national board of the Y. W. C. A., and Mrs. Orrin R. Judd, president of the Council of Women for Home Missions. a neutral were the Right Rev. Charles K. Gilbert, suffragan bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York; the Rev. Dr. Ben R. Lacy, president of Union Theologics.. Seminary, at Richmond, (Continued on page three) (JAMESTOWN MAN IS AUTO MISHAP VICTIM ‘Pierce Scott Killed Near Harvey; ‘Swede’ Risberg Escapes Serious Hurts | Harvey, N. D, March 21—(P)—A coroner's jury here Saturday found jthat Pierce Scott, 35, Jamestown salesman, came to his death accident- ally when an automobile which he was driving collided with a truck driven by Ray Lind, Minot, and over- turned in a ditch. The jury, according to Dr. R. J. Crichfield, Wells county coroner, held that the truck was on the right side of the road and that Scott apparently misjudged the distance between it and his machine as he attempted to pass, The Scott machine struck the truck on the left front fender and caromed into a ditch where it over- turned, with Scott being flung from the machine. Gerald Lynch, Harold Glass, Harry Fergus and Charles (Swede) Risberg, former major league baseball star, escaped with minor bruises. Morris Charlson, a passenger in Lind’s truck, received burns as the result of acid being spilled from the truck's battery the Jemestown te e James! group was en rout to Minot to attend’ the state inde- pendent basketball tournament. - President Greeted By Two Destroyers U. 8. 8. Arizona, March 21—(7)— president a greeting before it re- eved the destroyer Taylor, which turned back to Norfolk. \4 Williston Farmers Will Cut Acreage| farming masses to keep other industrial tendencies. A was made for greater [ ' Right Face! | Regimental reviews will be a pleasure for University of Arkansas R. O. T. C. men since Miss Betty Tolson, College of Education sophomore, has been chosen regimental sponsor. She's from Fort Smith. ROOSEVELT IS NOT EXPECTED T0 CALL NEW YORK PROBE Newspapers Say Governor Does Not Believe Charges Are Sufficient New -York, March 21.—()—News- Papers Saturday indicated there was belief in various quarters that Gov- ernor Roosevelt would not have May- or Walker's official acts investigated. The New York American said it learned on unimpeachable authority that the governor would not order an investigation because he did not consider the accusations of nonfeas- ance made by the city affairs com- mittee explicit enough or supported sufficiently. The governor will sift evidence over the week-end the paper said, and announce his decision early next, week, possibly Monday. ‘The New York Herald Tribune pub- Ushed a dispatch from its staff cor- respondent at Palm Springs, Calif. to the effect Mayor Walker feels he has nothing to fear and the gover- nor will have no recourse but to vin- dicate him. Walker is of the opinion, the Her- ald Tribune said, that all the city departments attacked by the com- cittee are fundamentally sound. The Police department particularly, he eg is honorable in the rank and Democratic leaders were represent- ed by the Herald Tribune as con- vinced the governor would refuse to entertain the charges and refuse to appoint a commissioner to hear them. In any event, it was said, he would wait until the mayor returns from his vacation before demanding a formal answer. Filing of additional charges against the mayor with the governor was an- nounced by William H. Allen, director of the institute for public service. He said they were designed to supple- ait those already under considera- ion. G. N. AGENT DIES Crystal, N. D., March 21.—(7)—A. O. Reese, 68, Great Northern agent for 22 years, dropped dead on his way home from work. TRIED TO ROB DETECTIVE Chicago, March 21.—()—Edward Rose, 18, kidnaped and tried to rob Detective Howard Doyle Friday. Doyle shot him five times near the heart, killing him. Defends Himself Rev. George L. Whitmeyer Says It Would Be ‘Mistake’ to Remove Warden Declares to Committee He Took One ‘Duty’ Letter Out of Penitentiary — Joliet, March 21—(7)—The Rev. George L. Whitmeyer, discharged Ep- iscopal chaplain of the Illinois state penitentiary, defended himself before the state legislative investigating CALLS SHOOTINGS ‘MURDER’ | jornson Still at Large Congratulate Bismarck for Its Auto Show™’ LAMONT OPTIMISTIC OVER LAST REPORTS ON UNEMPLOYMENT Signs of Business Improvement Shown by Figures of Last Two Months DETROIT WAS HIT HARDEST February Wage Payment and Employment Shows Increase Over January's Washington, March 21.—(#)—En- couraged by new data placing the committee Saturday inquiring into! number of unemployed in January the recent riots. “I made no statement to the press,” he declared. “Newspaper men came to me and asked questions and then put their answers into my mouth. I have no complaint to make against] im! Warden Hill. I think it would be a big mistake if he were taken away from here.” Roger Little, chairman of the in- vestigating committee, sought to im- Pose court rules on him and hold him to direct answers, but the minister in- sisted on telling his own story. He called the shooting of three escaping convicts Feb. 22 as “nothing but mur- der.” Should Not Be Outside “Guards,” he said, “should be held on the walls to stop convicts escaping, and should not be placed on the out- side to watch them get over the wall and then kill them. It was plain murder, “I made no statement regarding) even that, but news men came to me, first asked if I had lost my place as chaplain and then asked what I thought of the Washington's birthday episode. All I answered was, ‘I think it was murder’.” Whitmeyer told of learning of traf- fic. in narcotics and denied he had carried letters out of the prison, ex- cepting in one case, when he re- conciled a husband and wife, on the written promise of the convict to “go) straight and be a good husband.” Wife Was Church Member “I took that letter out,” the chap- lain sald, “because the girl was @ member of my church and I brought her answer back promising to wait for her husband's release. I felt it my duty.” He learned of traffic in narcotics through references in letters prison- ers gave him to take out but which he either destroyed or saved for refer- ence, “I carried no crooked letters out to mail or to deliver to any ons at any “When I reported references to nar- cotics to Deputy Warden Erickson and Davenport, I withheld names of the writers and suggested my office be watched, and all men coming in be frisked for letters. I wouldn’t report, any of the men who had come to me in confidence.” [Tate Bulletins] SARAZEN, ARMOUR TIE Miami Beach, Fla., March 21— (®)—A brilliant 32, three under par, put Gene Sarazen into a tie with Tommy Armour at 248 at the 63rd hole, for leadership of the 72 hole LaGorce open golf tournament here Saturday. MINNEAPOLIS FIVE WINS university's national Catholic bas- ketball tournament was broke in the first game of the third round Saturday when Catholic of Wash- ington, Ind., was beaten by De La Balle high of Minneapolis, BLAME PAROLE BOARD Joliet, “Ill, March 21.—(7)— Startling charges of both the Protestant and Catholic chap- lains.of the Ilinois state peniten- tiary, that unrest here is due to rupted the legislative hearing while the committee wired sum- mons to the parole board chair- man and the two members who hold hearings here. «i &o-| Document Yellowed With Age Figures Prominently in Wendel Fortune Case Providence, R.:I., March 21— (®)—A document, yellowed with age, may prove an important link in the chain of Mrs. Mabel Hay- wood’s claimed relationship to John Gottlieb Wendel, Jr., whose 960,000,00 estate has not been settled by final court action since his death in 1914. ‘The last member of the Wendel family, a sister, Ellan, died re- cently, leaving ® will, not yet filed marriage, written in ink on ordinary cheap white paper. It reads: Gottlieb Wendel of New York and Hannah 8. Holt of at 6,050,000 but showing more recent. signs of business improvement, relief agencies plugged along Saturday in efforts to keep joblessness at a min- jum. Secretary Lamont estimated that number of persons were out of work, able to work and looking for work the first month of the year. He based. his figure on two reports simultan- eously issued by the census bureau. One gave revised unemployment to- tals for the 1930 census taken last April as 2,249,062 out of a 122,755,046 population. The other was a special January, 1931, unemployment count covering 19 cities with a population of 20,638,981 which showed 1,930,666 hunting work. Both these unemploy- ment totals include only those seek- jobs. Since the special January census was made, Lamont said, there “has been evidence of a slight but unmis- takable improvement in the employ- ment situation.” Employed Gain 1.4 Per Cent “Information obtained from more than 13,000 manufacturing establish- Ployed during February as compared with January. In addition, further evidence of increased employment curing February is shown by a gain of 7.5 per cent in the volume of wage payments of these manufacturing es- tablishments, indicating a decrease of part-time work and an expansion of operating schedules. “The fact that the extensive unem- Ployment of the past few months has (Continued on page three) MILLIONAIRE GOES ON WITNESS STAND His Nelson C. Bowles Testifi Wife Plunged Knife Into Her Heart Hillsboro, Ore. March 21—(7)— Nelson C. Bowles, 34, Portland mil- Honaire, took the witness stand Sat- urday to defend himself against | ing a charge of murdering his wife. Bowles and his former secretary, Miss Irma Loucks, 28, are jointly ac- cused of stabbing Mrs. Bowles to death in Miss Loucks’ apartment last Nov. 2. The defendant was composed as he began his story that his wife plunged the knife into her own heart when she learned of his intimate relations with, Miss Loucks. GAMBLING IN FULL SWING IN NEVADA State Appears to Be Eme: From Past to Again Live | in ‘Old Days’ Reno, Nevada, March 21.—)— Enderlin Will Meet Jamestown in Final [N.D.Man Honored |} ARE NOT FUGITIVES Investigators Believe Alleged Extortionist Is in Twin Cities \ + AIR OFFICIALS ON LOOKOUT Detectives Continue Intense Search in Northwest for Wahpeton Man 4 Minneapolis, March 21.—(7)—1 leving he still is in hiding in ‘= Twin Cities, peace officers and pri- vate detectives redoubled sa efforts in the hunt for Gordon sought in i- nection with the extortion of $25,000 from O. A. Leach, Wahpeton banker. “We have reason to believe Bjorn- son is in the Twin Cities or vicinity, waiting for the opportunity to escape from this section of the country,” Walter 8. manager of the criminal department of the Burns Ben C. Larkin, president of the North Dakota railroad commission, has been appointed a member of the national committee on cooperative proceedings between the Interstate Commerce Commission and state railroad com- missions. E. H. Morris, chief engineer of the North Dakota commission, has| Detective agency, been and a aa of the valuation id ae iota comm! » and C. F. Martin, expert ns statistician of the state commission, 8H mage het Mpecrlell ea has. been appointed a member of the | not committee on public utility statistics, accounts, and reports. SEARCH FOR VING. SURVIVORS HINGES ON GOOD WEATHER Bulchen Expected to Take Off Saturday Morning to Search apprehension, Gordon saic. Bjornson is said to Nah Balog le ee watrant also is out for a former prize fighter as a suspected accom- Plice in the kidnaping and extorting of money from the banker. Bjornson. disappeared from his home last week when the extortion, which in May last year, came to light, TWO YOUTHS HELD AT Saturday ficers failed to identify them. Millard Rickard, deputy ‘sheriff of Wahpeton, N. D., who knows Gordon Bjornson, wanted on charges of kid- naping and extortion, and Frank Mc- Guire, Minneapolis. detective agency operative, viewed the two Friday and said neither was Bjornson. ‘The youths were picked up by local officers who saw Bjornson’s picture in, @ Twin City newspaper and, believing one of the youths might have been the fugitive, held them on suspicion. OND JEWEL ROBBERY ce) STAGED IN FLORDA New York Salesman Says Three Armed Men Stole $37,450 in Diamonds Miami Beach, Fla., March 21—()— The second jewel robbery in eight days in Florida’s winter playgrounds i actos ater cad Moescha Rosenberg, salesman for a New York jewelry firm, reported Fri- day night, ned at ex7aa Property On March 12 in nearby Jewels valued at $750,000 ret taken from the show rooms Pranch of Chariton and company a lew Chicago, March 21—(—A_plan| Sew “ork. The whereby the defense in Leo V. Broth- Foster May Testify In Brothers Trial death, was revealed by attorneys for Brothers’ defense Saturday. Foster was arrested because the pis- tol with which Lingle was killed last June 9, was found and identified as having at one time belonged to him. He now is at liberty under @ $20,000 Booklet On Modern Homes Is Offered With eight jurors sworn for serv- was abandened