The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 16, 1931, Page 7

SAYS COMPENSATION BUREAUS AFFECTED BY POOR BUSINESS Wenzel Tells Kiwanis More Ac- cidents, Smaller Payrolls Are Causing Difficulty How the present depression has had an adverse effect upon work- men’s compensation bureaus and companies writing this kind of in- surance was explained to members of the Kiwanis club Tuesday by R. E. Wenzel, a commissioner of the North Dakota bureau. Rates are heading upward, he said, because of reductions in payrolls, making a higher premium necessary because of reduced income on the basis of established rates; because economic pressure is forcing injured workmen to reopen old claims; be- cause disabilities last longer, since employers do not take men back on the payrolls as fast as formerly, and because more accidents are occurring among the industrial workers of the country. The experience of the North Da- kota bureau from which these facts were adduced is similar to that of other state bureaus and to the expe- rience of private companies which write this kind of insurance, Wenzel said. The reason for the increase in the number of accidents in proportion to the number of men employed is psy- chological as well as physical, Wen- zel asserted. He pointed out that, where workmen are not sure of their economic situation, they become de- Pressed and less attentive to their work than in times when conditions are better. Because of factors attributable to the depression, Wenzel said, the Ohio compensation bureau will pay out be- tween three and four million dollars more than it will-take in during 1931 and the North Dakota bureau and! private companies will have experi- ences in proportion. In one state where compensation is written by Private firms, he said, the companies have been permitted to increase their rates 6.1 per cent because of factors attributable to the depression. On January 1, 1930, Wenzel said, the North Dakota bureau had an ex- cess of about $200,000 over the re- quired surplus and it looked as though rates could be reduced. In 1930, how- ever, this excess surplus was reduced by $78,000 because of cuts in the gen- eral level of wage scales and pay- rolls and in 1931 it is expected that $137,000 more will be lopped off, put- ting the bureau back to cost basis by next January without any reduc- tions in rates. A peculiarity of the North Dakota law which affects the state bureau, the speaker said, is a provision whereby a delinquent employer may be restored to good standing by pay- ment of premiums after an accident has occurred. In one case, he said, an employer on the brink of insolvency was un- able to pay the premium but a hos- pital, which had a bill of more than $300 against an injured man, appar- ently advanced the $78 needed to re- store the account to “good standing. As a result, Wenzel said, the bureau becomes liable for @ claim which will total about. $3,500. Eugene Fevold, winner of an essay contest on the elements of success, read his composition to the club and was presented with a $5 gold piece. ‘The competition was sponsored by the acca guidance committee of the Jub. Iver Acker and P. E. Byrne were named delegates to the Kiwanis dis- trict convention to be held at Minot Aug. 26-27. B, O. Refvem and Jesse Melton were named alternates. Local Man’s Brother Dead in Brinsmade Otto V. Bowman and daughter, ‘Miss Elaine Bowman, 809 Fifth street, are at Brinsmade, N. D., where they were summoned by the death of Mr. Bowman's brother, Frank W. Bow- man, 60, which occurred there late Monday night. The deceased was born in Iowa, coming to Brinsmade in 1902. He was a partner in the Bowman-Cullen Lumber company, with yards located at Brinsmade and other North Da- kota towns. Funeral services will be held Wed- nesday from the Presbyterian church at Brinsmade. He leaves his widow, 2 daughter, two brothers, and three sisters. Decision on Petitions Expected This Week A decision by the secretary of state's office as to the legality of peti- tions for a referendum of the four- cent gasoline tax law is expected to be made this week. Secretary of State Robert Byrne is out of the city, but plans to decide ||} the issue shortly after his return ‘Thursday. That court action will result re- gardless of whether the petitions are accepted’ or rejected is considered certain in official circles here. Since the gas law, by which the present three-cent gas tax is increased to four cents, becomes effective July 1, about two weeks will remain to take the matter through the courts. Should the petitions be rejected, the committee of petitioners have in- dicated they will mandamus the sec: retary of state to compel their ac- ceptance, while if they are accepted, opponents of the proposed referen- ||} dum plan to bring injunction pro- ceedings sue on the ballot. Beaumont, Tex., is to be headquar- ‘ters of the first reserve chemical war- fare battalion in the state. Itchy Toes Hand Ringworm, Athiete’s Foot Why suffer from the queer Gisease causing sev een pot toes and feet, crackin: bliste: Crotch Dr. Nixon's Nix- 4,3 jsease. feed. It must stop. pee zr skin or the small cost to restrain placing the is-| | | President Hoover Sent Them | This big box of American Beauty roses that you see Miss Cora Stanton| ter. The arrest followed. dJahncke of New Orleans holding here was sent to her on her graduation from | @ private school by President Hoover with a card reading, “The president! money badly, and we think he took sends greetings to Miss Cora Stanton ter of Ernest Lee Jahncke, assistant Edwin M. Stanton, 418 Ninth street. THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1931 HOLD MINNESOTAN IN Wright County Officials Believe | Man Tried to Emulate N. D. Extortionist Buffalo, Minn., June 16—()— Wright county officers Tuesday held a man in what they said was a plot to extort $5,000 from a local banker. A farmer they said was trapped through comparison of handwriting in a threatening letter with that inj previous correspondence he had with a local bank was held without charge. | The man, in the opinion of Sher- iff Paul Kritveck, sought to emulate Gordon Bjornson, who last year ex- torted $25,000 from O. A. Leach, Wah- peton, N. D., banker, and his wife. Bjornson now is serving @ prison term. Walter D. Okley, 50, president of the Okley State bank of Buffalo,; received a letter Friday demanding} $5,000 be placed in a designated road culvert between Buffalo and Monti- cello by 9 a. m. Sunday. “No fooling, or you and your fam- ily will get it,” the letter concluded in threatening death. A handwriting expert was retained to inspect files of the bank. Investi- 'gation resulted in a comparison of the extortion note and another let- “He was very hard up and needed Jahncke.” She is the youngest daugh-| this way of getting out of debt,” the secretary of the navy, and a niece of | sheriff said. “He had not gone to the culvert, but we believe he intend- MANDAN NEWS | Several Committees Appointed at Meeting Several new committees were ap- pointed at the meeting of the board of directors of the Mandan Chamber of Commerce Monday at the Lewis and Clark hotel in Mandan, accord- ing to Clifford Arnold, secretary. About 12 members of the organiza- tion were present at the meeting. Discussion also was made of the pro- posed joint airport for Mandan and Bismarck, Arnold said. Mandan Auto Victim Is Injured in Minot Tilford Blackstead, Minot, still re- covering from injuries suffered Feb. 19 at Mandan when an automobile which he was driving upset, was knocked down by a machine in Minot Saturday and sustained new injuries, according to Associated Press dis- Patches. Blackstead was taken to a doctor's office immediately after the accident, and then went home. He reported his hip was injured and also his head, and some of the old injuries have been intensified. After the Mandan accident, Black- stead spent considerable time in a hospital there. Install Officers in Mandan Lions Club} Installation ceremonies for new of- ficers of the Mandan Lions club were held at the noon luncheon of the group Tugsday in the Lewis and Clark hotel. Several impromptu talks were made by members of the organization. A. C. Rausch, former president, presided. Officers who were installed are: L. M. Tavis, president; Col. A. B. Welch, first vice president; M. E. Walsh, second vice president; Ted Heisler, third vice president; Arne Livdahl, secretary-treasurer; Harry McKee, lion tamer; Joe Gauer, tail-twister; and A. C. Rausch, A. B: Larson, and A. C. Scott, directors. ‘The officers were elected a‘ a meet- ing of the group June 2. Hold Glen Ullin Man On Burglary Charge Robert Wade, 25, Glen Ullin, ama- teur lightweight boxer who has ap- peared on several fight cards in North Dakota, Tuesday was being held in Morton county jail charged with second-degree burglary. ‘The charges are in connection with the minor burglaries of the Maser 100% Protection Repairing, Remodeling, Cleaning at low summer rates Phone 496 STATE FUR CO. 202 Fourth Street Bismarck, N. Dak. Cottage and Boats By the day, week, month : OF. season, Inquire of Lida Crystal Resort Mrs. Edward. Sjogren Petitan Rapids, Minn. ed to wait until night and go under drug store and the Glen Ullin Meat | cover of darkness.” Market. | ‘The man denies sending the letter, ini officers said. ARRIVES IN MANDAN Bob McDonald, formerly of Man- |dan and now assistant advertising | manager in a Minneapolis theatre, | arrived in Mandan Monday to visit his mother, Mrs. Oscar Morck, and Mike 'Department Changes | Made in Minnesota St. Paul, June 16.—(#)— Seven changes in the department of ad- |Ministration and finance were an- Schantz, Mandan. | i jnounced Tuesday by State Comptrol- Beulah Nine Defeats ler E. J. Pearlove, director of person- i i j=3 | nel. Wilton Outfit, 10-3 Jean E. Spielman, Lake, Miltons, jail Ppa . State organizer for the American Fed- hurled the Beulah baseball team t> SE ee tC meaeedl “lta ‘a 10-3 victory here. 1 Bheeh y |” The victory over Wilton brings a ee ee eet reatinvidinineaste Beulah record to 11 wins in 12 starts. | Du! : ae ‘ae re oo |The Grove C‘ants, prison team, are | League of ¥ ary ieee Ww. Wie jlal season. a i | Included in the Beulah string of | , Five examiners also were added to |victories are two victories over Win- the Persontiel wndel Ree are nipeg, Man., two wins over the Bis-|Hav DWE Sa mova Tonresson, marck Elks, two from Wilton, two | v - 3 'W.. J. Miling, Willmar: from Fort Lincoln. and one from the | 2 a he a 5, er se alls, and |combined Hazen-Stanton team. ges EGR ponilaarala ee | Stanton will mect Beulah Wednes- | Floyd R. Moak, : |day. Dorn of Hilgendorf will hurl for Stanton while Roy Siebert, Hazen. Local Men to Preach 4 | In Burleigh Churches! | will be at the receiving end. Beulah | | will use Olson and Folden as the bat- | | tery. | \ area | Bismarck men will occupy the pul- | | pits at Glencoe and Stewartsdale | [To Hold Reception fhircins at eins tr hr oe For Elk Emmissary | paster. eaves for Michigan on a vac pastor, leaves for Michigan on a va- A reception will be held in the Elks cation, club rooms at 8:30 tonight for Harry Rev. N. S. Johnson will preach | June 21, Rev. W. A. Baker, June 28, K. Maples, pilot in charge of one of | |the cars of the Elks White fleet, and C. C. Converse, July 5. i} 7 4 vi villbe held at Gle1 at |which is being sent on a transconti- Servers) wile ere, jnental tour to stimulate interest in 10 a, m. and at Stewartsdale at 11:30 \the national convention to be held at | Seattle, July 6, 7, and 8. Maples is one of three drivers who is driving from New York to Seattle tin the interests of the annual con- | vention: A delegation of local Elks will meet. {him a.few miles east of the city at BS m, and will escort him into the city. Maples made stops at Fargo, Valley City, and Jamestown. AMERICAN HORSE WINS ENGLISH YACHT WINS Ascot, England, June 16.—()—Wil-| Glasgow, Scotland, June 16—(P)— |liam Woodward's Sir Andrew, Ameri- The British eight-meter yacht, Sas- can born three-year-old, avenged his) kia, defender of the Seawanhaka cup, defeat in the English Derby Tuesday | won te second consecutive race from with a popular victory in the Prince; the American challenger, Priscilla III, | of Wales stake as Royal Ascot opened | by over two minutes Tuesday. |its four-day meeting before a crowd ne ‘of 100,000 including the king and | queen. ,@, m. each Sunday. GOTHAM MAN NAMED Washington, June 16.—(#)—Donald H. 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It is not often a par- don board member finds his best friend in prison. Hardened by prison routine, the friend however batted not an eye. Mr. Hulteng patted him on the head. It was “Rex,” a bull ter- rior, who at a ‘ender age had left the Hulteng home a year ago. The pardon board member was wandering through the pris- on halls when Rey. row « full- grown dog, u2me t> his attention. Mr. Hulteng inquired and learned the dog was left at a gasoline station near the prison as seeur- ity for a $5 gas bill. The men who traced the dog for a quayititv of gas did no‘ call for him and Rex was presented to prison of- ficials. Hulteng exalained to Warden {| C. ©. Turner that Rex was stolen | and Lhe wheels of justice mo- -d | swiftly so th: t the canine prison- er may be taken home, a full par- don granted and all forgiven. Associated Press Photo Stantcy E. 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