The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 6, 1932, Page 1

North Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper |. BISMARCK, NORTH D. To Hold Federal W ESTABLISHED 1873 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1932 heat, Cotton Hollywood Is Shaken PAUL BERN, HUSBAND| OF JEAN HARLOW, IS DEAD FROM GUNSHOT Body ts Found Stumped Betore Mirror in Dressing Room At His Home RIGHT HAND HELD PISTOL Leaves Note to Platinum Blonde Wife Who Goes Into Hys- terics at News ¥ Hollywood, Calif. Sept. 6—)— ‘The death of Paul Bern, husband of Jean Harlow, platinum blonde of the screen, Tuesday confronted Holly- wood: with a mystery akin to the death stories which have swept the film world of late. Slumped before a mirror in a dress- ing room of his picturesque home, Bern's body was found Monday, @ bul- Jet hole through the head. Detectives said the young film executive had ob- viously taken his own life, but they found no hint of the cause. His bride of only two months was so hysterical when informed of his death she could not discuss it. ‘When found by a butler, John Car- who was among the first to residence after the discovet butler, said Bern had al Hi RegEE i i , FF 3 Pive reserve officers arrived at Fort Lincoln this week-end for two ‘weeks’ active duty with the battalion of the Fourth Infantry. ‘They are: Major Cyrus J. Harvey 1, N. D.; Second , Havana, Lieut. Thomas .R. » Havana; and Second Lieut. Donald T, Dryden, Bismarck. an oe Here are Major James H. Doolittle, ) established new records at the nation- world's new speed king for land Planes, and the airplane in which he ger Would Plac New World Speed King and Borrowed Plane al air races in Cleveland, O. ‘The plane was built for Russell e Embar —J2.48 STUDENTS ARE go On PROMISES 10 CALL ENROLLED IN PUBLIC, | LyTtA IN ERRORT Boardman, trans-ocean flier, but was loaned to Doolittle when Boardman. was injured before the races began while testing another plane. ALICE LEE REMAINS (Farm Holiday Chiefs Plan IN FRONT OF FIELD | Extend Scope of Strike INPOPULARTY RACE Ruby Jacobson, Catherine An- drist and Frances Siat- tery Press Leader ay EE i H 58 a 2 Ha N. D. Republicans to _| Open Office Sept. 15) Nonpartisan "League state head-! rears will be opened here Sept, 16, has : are to wage 8 campaign directed at aoreen Leogea anda See every Republican nomination and congressional office in the June primary election. . Senator 3 i now to extort $25, Reports of Violence in North- west lowa Received as Meeting Opens DEATH TOLL MOUNTS AS U. §. CRLEBRATES < LABOR DAY FESTIVAL 1} Automobile Accidents and Drownings Are Principal Mortality Causes “ (By The Associated Press) at Sioux! The nation Tuesday. found upwards 9 does not develop a pro-| of 200 persons had lost their lives over gram of agricultural relief satisfac-; the Labor Day week-end. Of this number 97 died in auto ac- man who at-/cidents. The middlewest accounted strike blockade | for 40 of those killed in this manner livestock suffer- Plot Is Frustrated Cleveland, Sept. 6.—(AP)—A plot under threat of death from Ellsworth H. Augustus, ac oon Cleveland golfer and jiness men, was bel pa to have been frustrated esday. They held as a suspect in the plot a fed-jman found at the spot where Au- was to have paid the money. prisoner, whose name police to will| withheld, denied any knowledge of the threatening letter. He was held on charge, technica’ carrying although he explained he was hunt. ing irrels when captured—at 10 p- m. in # pouring rain. Find No Traces of Bank Bandit Quartet while the middle Atlantic states were Drowning came next as a cause of holiday deaths. The middle Atlan- tic states with 17, the south and mid- dle west with 12 cach, and New Eng- land, the southwest and the Moun- tain states with one each, combined to report 44 deaths from this cause. Next in the order as causes of death were accidents with seven, fire with five, and heat prostration with four. Highway officials feared many other deaths, as yet unreported, had occurred in out-of-the-way places. A belated heat wave in the east took two lives and caused many cases of ~ | prostration.. Two ee hundred and 44 Persons were overcome with heat dur- ing a parade at Washington. ’ Wilton Child Fails s To Rally from Coma | st Jeanette Richard, 6-year-old Wilton child, still was unconscious Tuesday nearly 300 hours after she suffered concussion of the brain in an automobile accident six miles Northeast of Wilton 12 days ago. Except for a few brief inter- vals, when she apparently became semi-conscious, the child has lain in @ coma since the day of the ac- oe her attending physician The child was injured when the Richard car stalled on a hill, backed down the incline and swerved through the railing of a bridge. It plunged into a ditch 10 feet below injuring the Rich- ard child and four others as it landed on its top. None of the other occupants was seriously injured and all have re- covered from cuts and bruises sustained in the mishap. They are Mrs, Ted Richard, Jeanette's Crandall, Jamestown. Unconscious when taken from the car, Jeanette has shown little improvement since the accident, her physician said. Banker at Landa Is Held on Fraud Charge charge maid here. County Attorney E. J. Goff drew a complaint in which Miss kel asserts that Elefson, through a ruse, caused ~+ her to sign a $557 certificate of de- * Wife Falls in Faint eres posit and appropriated the money to his use. — | PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS) Classes Are Begun in Earnest in Capital City Tuesday Morning MORE REGISTRATIONS SEEN City Institutions Have 1,798 Entrants While St. Mary's Has 620 Enrollment at Bismarck’s public and parochial schools Tuesday morn- ing totaled 2,418 students, according to a survey made by The Tribune. New registrations in the next few days are expected to bring the total enrollment for the new term near the 2,750-mark, according to a forecast made by H. O. Saxvik, superinten- dent of city schools, and Very Rev. John A, Slag, superintendent of St. Mary's parochial school. Six hundred forty had enrolled at St. Mary's—140 in the high school ‘and 480 in the rding to Rev. Father Slag. The check-up showed 540 enrolled in the city high school and 1,258 in the junior high school and grades. ‘The high school enrollment included 104 seniors, 125 juniors, 141 sopho- mores and 170 freshmen. Enrollment in the grade schools was as follows: Will janior high school, 306; Will school annex (first, sec- ond and third grades), 70; Roosevelt, 213; Richholt, 276; Wachter, 119; and ‘William Moore, 274. Classes were begun in earhest Tues- day morning following enrollment. and registration Monday. St. Mary’s new year was at 8 a, m. Mon- fair nian aes Rev. Father Slag. Students of the parochial school attended this service. Organization of classes was the principal business Monday forenoon, after which students were dismissed for the remainder of the day. The city school faculty and principals of the various public grade schools at- tended a meeting called by Superin- tendent Saxvik in the afternoon. Extra-curricular activities, for-the | Most part, will not get under way un- til next week, though Athletic Direc- tor Roy D. McLeod called candidates for the 1932 Bismarck high school football team to a meeting Monday. He expects to launch grid practice in the next day or two. iL Clarion E. Larson, musical director, said the high school band, orchestra and glee clubs will be organized next | week. ‘URGE LEGION POSTS | TO PROMOTE DAMS | Conservation Committee of Or- ganizations Points to Wa- ter Necessities sor and aid in the construction of at j least one dam in its community dur- jing, the next year, according to plans made here at a meeting of the Legion conservation committee. The committee is composed of M. O. Steen, Bismarck, chairman; J. H. Sin- clair, Jr., Kenmare, and M. O, Ryan, ‘At ‘the state convention of the American Legion a resolution author- water conservation for the coming year.’ In countries of abundant rainfall the loss of waste water has not brought about any detrimental reac- tion except that of periodic floods, but in areas of moderate rainfall, such as North Dakota, low water levels, dry all ery to high heaven that our peo- ple turn from destructive activities in will materially influence the weather ‘and precipitation and assure a return of. the days when surface water was ll E ea f ig? TOINGREASE PRICE Points to Action of Oklahoma Executive as Example Which He Would Follow CITES OIL PRICE BOOST Expresses View That ‘Only Coward Hides Behind Word Unconstitutional’ New Rockford, N. D., Sept. 6—(7)— A promise that if he is elected he will take immediate steps to prevent ship- ment of wheat from North Dakota unless the price has climbed to $1 a bushel was made here Monday night by William Langer, Republican nom- inee for governor, in the opening ad- dress of his campaign. Langer praised the action of Gov- ernor William (Alfalfa Bill) Murray of Oklahoma in using the state. mill- tia to bring about an increase in the price of oil, and said he would take similar action in North Dakota if Say Law Does Not Authorize Embargo Belief was expressed Tuesday by experts famf@iar with the grain laws of North Dakota that there are no provisions in the state laws for placing an embargo on wheat or other commodities. It was said that the railroads can declare an embargo on farm commodities when there is conges- tion, but this is done under the Interstate Commerce act to relieve the congestion. The concensus wasq ~that the grain laws of the state do not permit any state official to de- clare an embargo. Governor George F. Shafer has expressed the belief that the de- claration of an embargo would be an interference with the constitu- tional right of the farmer to ship for any lawful purpose . necessary. Other states, he added, would be compelled to follow. ti “Had I been governor during the last few months,” Langer said, “I would have declared an embargo on wheat. I would do the same as our own Alfafla Bill who declared mar- tial law and increased the price of oll. Only a coward hides behind the word “unconstitutional.” “When I take office, if wheat is down to 35 cents a bushel, I promise that not one bushel will be shipped out of the state at that price. We have the power in the hands of pub» lic officials to protect the farmer and common people. If we had the gover- nor of the type of Alfalfa Bill he would be getting $1 wheat right now.” 1,000 Hear Declaration More than 1,000 persons crowded the local auditorium to hear Langer’s opening election speech. It was at New Rockford that Langer opened his primary campaign. Many of the other candidates on the state ticket were on the platform, together with W. H. (Coin) Harvey, the liberty party candidate for presi- | Board Declines to i Act on Resignation | Ben ©. Larkin, member of the railroad commission, submitted his resignation as chairman at a meet- ing Saturday, but the two other members of the body declined to “ viata Tan Republican wi r, pul 2 losed in an address at New Rockford Mon- day night that Larkin sought to resign when other members of the commission refused to two married women in the depart- ment, The women hold the posi- tions of secretary and chief clerk. It was learned Tuesday that Lar- kin submitted a resolution to dis- charge ‘the two women, but the motion failed of a second. He then sought to resign as chairman but the commission did not act on his motion and he still retains the chairmanshi dent of the U. 8., who was welcomed by Langer in behalf of the Nonpar- tisan League. Harvey speaks here By New Death Mystery Wheat In Filmland Tragedy | (enaeeneeeee ° his wheat or any other property |; Hollywood thrilled to a real tragedy Tuesday when Paul Bern (below), husband of Jean Harlow (above) film actress, committed suicide. BISMARCK MAN IS ELECTED CHIEF LABOR FEDERATIO! 1Arntson Is Chosen At Closing Session of Convention in Minot Monday ATTACK 18TH AMENDMENT Numerous Other’ Resolutions Adopted; Favor Boost in School Tax Limits Minot, N. D., Sept. 6—()—Roy G. Federation of Labor which concluded its 21st annual convention here Mon- day after hearing addresses by U. S. Senator Gerald P. Nye and Congress- man J. H. Sinclair. Grand Forks was chosen as the next convention city. Among resolutions adopted was one. favoring repeal of the 18th amend- ment. Other officers elected are: Vice presidents, H. C. Kiehn, Minot, and L. A. Grand Forks; secretary-treasurer, L. J. Mero, Grand Forks, (reelected). Arntson succeeds N. H. Hinkle of Fargo as president. Other resolutions adopted by the federation included: Opposed passage of the initiated Measure on the November ballot, call- ing for the reduction of salaries of state officials. Favored cash payment in full of adjusted service certificates at the earliest possible date. Protested against operation of “so called private employment offices” and favored extending the now exist- ing tained Wheels’ Suggested that the legislative com- mittee prepare a proposed law to pro- hibit operation of “barber shops on wheels.” Requested that the Minot police and fire departments, which are on a 12-hour day and seven-day week “be given a more fair and equitable work- ing day and working week.” Recommended that a representa- tive of organized labor be appointed &@ member of the state board of ad- ministrat! ion. (Continued on page two) North Dakota Boy Is Park River, N. D., Sept. 6.—(AP) —Narlin Olson, 10, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf E. Olson of near here, ‘was injured fatally late Sunday when he was struck in the forehead by a bullet from ‘an accidentally charged rifle. Two nine-year-old neghbor boys found a .32-caliber rifle ote d ies Po the bullet striking the Olson He was taken to a Grafton hospital where he died several hours later without having regained consciousness. In addition to his paceats, Narlin is survived by four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held Fargo, Sept. 6.—(#}—Tommy Hel-| warned. stu- | sembly, year-old high school [FARM BOARD SALES STOPPED FOR YEAR UNDER NEW SCHEME Move, Announced By Stone, Is Made Possible By $50,- 000,000 Loan IDEA IS TO Federal Corporations Expect to Liquidate Holdings At Later Period AID GROWERS Washington, Sept. 6—(?)—Sales of stabilization wheat and t= controlled cotton definitely were halt- ed Tuesday until next year. This decision was announced by Chairman. Stone of the farm board after being made possible by a $50,- 000,000 reconstruction corporation Joan to the cotton stabilization cor- Poration and American Cotton Co- operative association. “These steps are being taker! and loans obtained,” Stone said, “so that the cotton growers will get the full benefit of the market for their crop this year and for the purpose of en- abling the organizations to gradually liquidate their holdings: during pe- r when more active demand is an- ticipated. Stone made his announcement in two statements, one issued on behalf of the cotton groups and one for the grain stabilization corporation. ‘The latter said its unsold wheat stocks, amounting to less than 3,000,- 000 bushels as compared with 250,- 000,000 bushels 14 months ago, “will not be reduced by sales before Janu- ary 1, 1933, except such sales of this 3,000,000 as may be made for ship- ment to foreign countries that other- wise would not be important buyers of United States wheat.” The corporation added that all fu- ture contracts now held also will be retained over the same period. The cotton cooperative sald its present stocks, approximated 2,000,000 bales, will not be sold before July 31. 1933, except where there are existing foreign consignments or where a 12- icent price, based on the near for the New York exchange, can be obtained. ‘The cotton stabilization corporation announced it would not sell before March 1, 1933, with same exceptions jnoted by the cooperative. On July 1 this corporation held 1,300,000 bales of cotton. Congress allotted 500,000 bales for relief distribution and the corporation designated 650,000 bales for marketing during the rest of the fiscal year. “Of the 650,000 bales... more than 300,000 bales have been sold,” it said. “The corporation immediately will withdraw its remaining stocks from sale until March 1, 1933... .” STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS OPENS CONVENTION Group Gathers At Devils Lake to Celebrate Its 36th Anniversary Devils Lake, N. D., Sept. ‘Thirty-five years after Federation of North Dakota Women’s clubs at a chautauqua in this city. the organization opened its thirty- sixth annual meeting here Tuesday afternoon, with four of the original founders present. ‘The formal opening of the conven- tion is set for Tuesday night. Mrs. Albert Jones of Lisbon, state presi- dent, Mrs. J. J. Kehoe of Cando, and ‘Mrs. W. C. Taylor of LaMoure are Presiding officers. Rev. 8. M. Kelly will give the invocation. He will be rege by Mayor A. V. ong hod Dev: tors, Mrs. Kehoe. will extend the welcoms of the second district and Mrs, E. O. |Greenleaf. local chairman, the wel- come of the clubs. Mrs. John Knauf of Jamestown, will respond, Mrs, Grant Hager of Grafton will speak on “Up the China Coast” from information gathered on a recent tour of the world. B Reports by local boards, state offi- {] cers, district presidents and tials committee will be received nesday morning. Mrs. Sadie Ors Dunbar of Portland, Ore., national re- cording secretary of the general Fed- eration of Women’s clubs, will speak’ Wednesday afternoon. A Other talks are the president's mes- sage and report and reports of specias committees, department of applied is- | education, American citizenship, press and publicity, Indian welfare. Federa- tion awards, final report of the cre- dentials committee, and nominating committee. pes A Founders’ Day program will Be presented at Lakewood Park Thur- day Governor of Illinois’ Warns of ringtield, T., 8 members of which is to lew: dent won the second annual city golf | cial ion. Wed ‘championship here Monday defeating |less relief legislation’ Jack Hilber, tourney medalist, run- ner-up in the state tournament aj month ago. The score was3 andl. si i i i = 33 H : l : 3 ons now »