The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 11, 1934, Page 1

ESTABLISHED 1873 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, ‘THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1934 The Weather Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday; ty ccewhat colder Pridage 7! PRICE FIVE CENTS Naval Fliers Nearing Hawaii Seats at Premium in Wynekoop Murder Trial *” HUGE CROWD FIGHTS FOR ADMITTANCE T0 CHICAGO COURTROOM State Asks Death Penalty for Woman Physician If She Is Convicted DEFENDANT IS COMPOSED Face Blanches at Talk of Noose But Shows no Expres- sion of Fear Criminal Courts Building, Chicago, Jan. 11—(#)—The celebrated Wyne- koop murder mystery went to trial ‘Thursday with the prosecution ask- ing the death penalty for 62-year-old Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop’ for the death of her daughter-in-law, Rheta, 23, Her features composed but her face ghastly white, Dr. Wynekoop sat calmly at her counsel’s table. Her expression did not change when As- sistant State’s Attorney Charles Dougherty asked the first prospective juror whether he had any scruples against inflicting the death penalty if the woman physician were found guilty. Pe Nor did she show any expression except one of intense interest when Dougherty recounted the charges in the indictment againsteher. The prosecutor said the state would prove that Rheta, talented young violinist, came to her death at the hands of her mother-in-law. Dougherty recounted how Rheta’ body was found in the basement sur- gical room of the Wynekoop home last Nov. 21. He said he would prove Rheta died from a bullet wound through her heart, from an overdose of chloroform, or from a combination Near Riot Occuts _ A near riot preceded by a few min; utes the opening of the trial. The crowd of 1,000 or more which jammed Stairways and corridors became un- ruly—pushing and shouting as men ‘and women battled for preferred po- sition in line. Finally James E. Ga- briel, chief bailiff, mounted a table and demanded order. Unsatisfied with the response, he ordered the building cleared, and some who had stood in line since 7 a. m, were forced to descend to lower floors. Gabriel then permitted the line to re-form. In his questioning of Edwin J. Healy, a bookkeeper, the first of the veniremen, Prosecutor Dougherty re- vealed the line of attack he planned to follow in his part of the jury selec- tion, “Is there any reason why you would hesitate to approve a death penalty if the facts warranted it?” Dougherty asked. The prospective juror said there wasn’t. Another outbreak of rioting among . women jammed in the corridors caused Judge David to shout an order for the building to be cleared. Extra . Pictured above is one of the numer-.jcank -of the Chicago river by milk) ous scenes of violence which occurred in the Chicago milk war, ended by a| truce Wednesday. | The truck was overturned on the | Scene of Violence in Milk War strikers after its contents had been dumped. The owner is seen attempt- |ing to right the vehicle after having jenlisted aid. SHCOND BECHTOLD BOY SUCCUMBS To VIOLENT ACCENT Mandan Youngster, Brother: of Boy Accidentally Shot, | Fatally Injured 9 * Misfortune. struck for the second time in as many months at the fam- ily of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bechtold of Mandan late Wednesday when nine-year-old Llewellyn Bechtold was fatally injured when struck by an peioeonie while he was coasting on a 5 The boy coastéd into the path of a car driven by William Kuebker of coe and suffered a fractured Though a slight improvement in his condition had been noted by his doctors a few hours earlier, the youngster died at the Mandan Dea- Goness hospital at 8 o'clock (M.8.T.) Thursday morning. Llewellyn was a younger brother of 16-year-old Joseph Bechtold, who was fatally wounded at Thanksgiving time when a rifle in the hands of his brother, Earl, discharged accidentally. The Bechtold family lives at 812 Fifth avenue, northwest, Mandan. Llewellyn was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bechtold of Second 8t., deputies again were called and began | Bism: evicting court fans, who now num- bered several thousand. Is Cleared A court recess was taken until the building could be cleared, which re- quired some minutes. Dr. Wynekoop was so weak from several weeks of illness that she had to be carried in a chair to the crim- inal courts building from the adj \ arck. J. M. Hanley, Jr, justice of the Peace acting in the absence of Coun- ty Coroner J. K. Kennelly, who is out of town, said he was holding up plans for an inquest until he confers with | Liewellyn’s parents and States Attor- ney C. F. Kelsch. WILTON VOTERS OKAY £168,500 BOND ISSUE physician, accompanied last stage of the walk to the courts G dab 20 from Foochow to stem the ad- Chiang Kai-Shek’s Nation- Will Re-Finance Certificates of Indebtedness With Lower Interest (Tribame: Special Service) ton, N. D., Jan. 11.—Wilton’s istrict will re-finance certifi- special district No. 1 approved the vote of 98 to 19 in a {ternoon. taken over to be rate issue bonds Ne 000 bankers’ conserva- tion fund in conuection with the state’s old ity law had been dissipated by being “grossly mis- managed.” The fund has been vir- ‘TWO STATE BOARDS "PLAN JOINT ACTION ON TRUGK PROBLEM ey iMinnesota and North Dakota ~ Rail Commissions to Agree on Regulations St. Paul, Jan. 11.—(7)—The Minne- sota Railroad and Warehouse com- mission and the North Dakota Rail- road commission will hold further ‘hearings to draw up uniform regu- lations governing truck operators who do both interstate and intrastate busi- ness, it was announced Thursday by Frank W. Matson, chairman of the ‘State commission. toand { i GRONNA STATEMENT SUPPORTS LUND IN BATTLE ON AUDITS Former Attorney General Says Accusations Were Probed, Found Groundless HEARING SET FOR FRIDAY Auditor Says He Is Ready to Meet Charges Preferred by Langer Aide Charges against O. B. Lund, made Wednesday by James Mulloy, indus- trial commission secretary, brought sharp rejoinder Thursday from A. J. Gronna, Jr., judge in the fifth ju- dicial district and until recently at- torney general of the state. Mulloy, rapidly acquiring the posi- tion of “chief accuser” for the Langer administration, alleged Lund, as au- ditor for the state board of auditors, has been making audits of various state departments which are “too friendly” to the officials in charge. Gronna’s statement, issued at Wil- liston upon receipt of news that Lund is “on the fire,” praised Lund as be- ing “exceptionally well qualified for his work.” Expressing belief in Lund’s hon- esty and efficiency, Gronna said his dealings with the auditor impressed him with Lund’s ability to present audits in so clear a manner as to be easily understood by the layman. As attorney general, Gronna was a member of the state industrial com- mission and the board of auditors, During his service, he said, a move to dismiss Lund drew his opposition because he regarded Lund as an of- ficial whom it would be difficult to replace. Criticisms of Lund’s work, made to the board at that time, were ‘to be without basis, he-said. Bolsters Lund Stand ‘The Gronna statement bolstered the position of Lund, who is prepared to go before the state industrial com- mission Friday to answer Mulloy's charges. Members of the state board of auditors have been invited to sit with the industrial commission at the hearing. Attorney General P. O. Sathre, Gronna's successor, is a member of both boards. On the industrial commission also Hearings have been held by the;are Governor William Langer and Minnesota commission to arrive at uniform regulations and Fay Hard- ing, head of the North Dakota Rail- tead commission, has been in attend- ance. At the conclusion Thursday Commissioner Matson announced that, further hearings would be held at Moorhead at a date to be fixed later. Complaints had been made that trucking companies in some instances are hauling interstate consignments at ar interstate rate, which is lower, by cxossing the state line and then de- livering the consignment. As an ex- ample, the commission pointed out that an intrastate shipment consign- ment to Moorhead would be given an interstate: rate and the truck com- panies would haul the shipments to Fargo and then re-cross the state line and deliver it to Moorhead. Commissioner Harding said that the North Dakota body is vitally inter- ested in the same problem and will conduct similar hearings soon at Bis- marck and Fargo. “After the North Dakota hearings had been held” Matson said, “our commission and the North Dakota commission will try to agree upon similar orders issued simultaneously, and to cooperate in preventing unfair. and unlawful practices by truckers who carry on a transportation busi- ress _nranm, ee borders, Of: the. tee Walsh County Plans Gratton, N. D., Jan. 11.—(#)—Or- ganizing against raids on smaller communities, Sheriff O. R. LaBerge 0? Walsh county has appointed ap- proximately 40 special deputies to form vigilance committees in 10 towns {of the county, Preparing particularly for the pro- tection of the communities during the harvest and fall season when many strangers drift through, LaBerge's jsetion followed the recent killing of {sons he discovered robbing a The sheriff visited most of the To Combat Banditry |=" Commissioner of Agriculture and La- bor Husby. On the board of auditors with Sathre are Secretary of State Robert Byrne and State Auditor Berta Baker. On his own behalf, Lund said the charges had been found by the board of auditors to: be without foundation but that he is prepared to go into the matter again. Lund, recalled from Grand Forks, | where he had started an audit of the state mill and elevator, will be pres- ent to discuss the alleged charges. He returned here on receipt of a wire from Mulloy to come back to Bis- marck. Declining to discuss the matter in detail, Lund said he preferred to take up the criticism directed at him by Mulloy at the meeting of the board of auditors, which employs him. He pointed out that if the board of auditors was dissatisfied with his audit it has authority to dismiss him. Reports were circulated in Bismarck for several months that Gov, Langer desired dismissal of Lund. Mulloy, in his statement. said he believed Lund should be discharged “for the good of the taxpayers.” Mandan to Fight for Great Plains Station be Plans to impress upon thousands of farmers in western North Dakota the many benefits they receive through Great Plains experimentation station at Mandan were launched here Wednesday night in an effort to save the station from abandonment. Abandonment of the institution is seen through deletion from the fed- eral budget submitted last week of some 15 years ago, he said the opened D. L, Stewart, Hope marshal, by per-|loss to North Dakota farmers would Ailing | be _secaperaale sachs the work be discontin C. E. Arnold, secretary of the Man- towns in the county and deputized|dan chamber of commerce, any Williston Boy May Lose Eye i in Mishap vice a == if First Wheat Checks | Are Mailed to N. D. | Washington, Jan. 11.—(P}—The Farm Administration had ready for mailing Thursday North Da- kota’s first wheat benefit checks. They go to Griggs county. County agents will distribute 1,219 checks for a total of $77,599. Farm experts estimated the state's ultimate share in the bene- fit payments would reach $14,000,- 000. Contracts from other North Dakota counties have been re- ceived and are under considera- tion at the agricultural depart- ment. They will be mailed as soon as approved, it was said, OREGON UTILITIES ‘LAUNCH BATTLE ON BUDGET CENSORSHIP Oppose Orders for Drastic Sal- ary Slashes Among Top- Ranking Officials Oa Salem, Ore., Jan. 11.—()—Oregon's utility budget censorship law, the first statute of its kind in the United States and the basis of orders for sharp salary reductions for upper) bracket officials of utilities operating in Oregon, will receive a test of con- stitutonalty in San Francisco federal| court this month. The hearing has. been tentatively set for Jan. 29. The 1933 statute which clothes the Oregon public utilities commissioner with power to reject in any rate valu- ation proceedings, “imprudent and unwise expenditures or payments by utilities” has been invoked against the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company, the — California-Oregon Power company, the Mountain States Power company and several other utilities operating in Oregon. Commissioner Charles M. Thomas, who was only 22 years old when he. was elected prosecuting attorney for) Jackson county, Iowa, and who until his appointment to the commission three years ago, was circuit judge of southern Oregon, has ordered salary reductions in some instances amount- ing to more than 50 per cent. He also ordered cancelled the usual payments by the utilities to service and holding companies in eastern states. ‘Thomas further recommended that salaries of San Francisco and Seattle [offictals of the telephone company be istashed drastically, a necessary move, jhe said, in computing Oregon's reduc- |tion of its share of the salaries paid these officials, ‘NORTHWEST BANKER | DIES OF PNEUMONIA |Paul J. Leeman, Manager of Big Finance Chain, Suc- cumbs in Minneapolis Minneapolis, Jan. 11.—(#)—Paul J. Leeman, 50, vice president and gen- eral manager of the First Bank Stock corporation, Minneapolis, died in a local hospital Thursday. Leeman developed pneumonia Mon- day. at Northwestern hospital, where he was being treated for a minor ail- ment. He also was a vice presiaent and director of the First National Bank and Trust Co. He was born at Greene, Iowa, Feb. mission. The hearing Wednesday continucd until Feb. 7, because of Leeman’s illness, Leeman also was a vice president and director of the First National Bank & Trust Co. and was one of ,|the most widely known bankers in the northwest. Practically all his business life was CONGRESS HEADING TOWARD HOT FIGHTS ON SEVERAL ISSUES Half a Dozen Controversies Loom as Lawmakers Set- tle Down to Work PRESIDENT FACES TEST Republicans Protest ‘Gag Rule’ Which Limits Debate on Economy Law Washington, Jan. 11—(7)—An im- minent disruption of the smooth sail- ing that has marked the present ses- sion Thursday appeared inevitable as congress headed directly toward the rocks of half a dozen controversies. Most indications, however, were that the Roosevelt program would ride through safely on the surge of the heavy Democratic majorities, The president's control of the house Thursday came to a direct test in a situation that mean success or failure for his plan to continue the economy law for another fiscal year. Democratic leaders planned to have the vote under what’ the Republican minority termed a drastic “gag rule.” In the senate preparation was made to begin debate on Roosevelt's pro- posal for immediate ratification of the St. Lawrence waterway pact. Here an even closer test of his strength impended. Opponents claim- ed sufficient votes to defeat approval. Proponents asserted they could mus- ter the necessary two-thirds, Meanwhile an airing of the Russian recognition situation was indicated in the senate. Two Republicans voted in committee against the confirma- tion of William C. Bullitt as ambas- sador. Opposition Muttering Mutterings of opposition were heard also to the president's proposal for a federal guarantee of $2,000,000,- 000 in farm bonds. Even opponents, however, conceded quick passage was assured. In the background all the time were rumblings against the proposed treatment of veterans, plans for a ‘commission to supervise all communi- cations, patronage and the adminis- tration’s sizeable budget. In Thursday's house consideration of the $566,000,000 independent offices supply bill, the issue was clear in the minds of both Democratic and Re- publican members—“Shall the presi- dent’s request for extension of the economy act and a 10-per-cent fed- eral pay cut until June 30, 1935, be granted?” It was the first major instance in this week-old session when Demo- crats had been told they could vote {for their president or against him. That they would support him was indicated by ® vote of 261 to 112 on a point of order raised by Rep. Snell, (N. ¥., Rep.), as the debate opened. | Snell appealed from a ruling of | Speaker Rainey and lost to the huge Democratic majority. Recedes From Action Meanwhile the senate receded from its action of Wednesday in adding to the liquor tax bill a provision for penalizing countries in default on the war debts. The vote Wednesday was 40 to 39 but after President Roose- velt expressed disapproval of the omendment the bill was called back and the amendment stricken out, 44 to 30. Senators Nye and Frazier, North both times. : The senate Thursday passed unani- mously the Johnson bill to prohibit financial transactions — private or Ppublic—with any foreign government im default on its obligation to the United States. “The bill, introduced last session Senator Johnson (Rep., Calif.), fixes a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for five years for anyone purchasing or selling the bonds, securities, or other obligations of any foreign gov- ernment issued hereafter or to make any loan to such foreign government ‘was | Subdivision thereof, while such gov- ernment is in default in the payment of its debts, either in whole or in part, ‘o the United States. ‘The bill now goes to the house. ——$<$ $$ {Mother Instinct Is | {Blamed in Kidnaping| New York, Jan. 11.—()—A soft- spoken be Hy Dakota, voted for the amendment) o > EDSEL FORD Washington, Jan. 11.—()—Edsel Ford told senate investigators Thu day the Ford Motor company had $32,500,000 deposit in the Guardian bank group of Detroit when it was closed by the Michigan bank holiday. Ford, son of Henry Ford and presi- dent of the motor company, said it maintained large deposits with the Guardian National Bank of Com- merce and Union Guardian Trust company. When the banks were closed early on the morning of Feb. 14, 1933, he said, the company had deposits of $15,000,000 in the first of these two. His statement left the inference that. the balance was in the trust com- pany. Ford testified in a low but easily audible voice in reply to questions by Ferdinand Pecora, counsel for the senate banking committee. ‘While Ford waited to testify, Alfred P. Leyburn, chief national bank ex- aminer, told senate investigators the bank crash would have come in 1930 instead of 1933 if leniency had not jbeen ordered by J. W. Pole, comp troller of currency in the Hoover ad. ministration. BELIEF IN NRA IS SAYS TIMES WRITER Possibilities for Harm at Be. ginning Held Overcome by ‘Good Sense’ New York, Jan. 11—()—The New York Times, in a dispatch from De- tvoit Thursday, said Henry Ford ex- |pressed complete belief in the ideal |behind the NRA. The dispatch recounted an inter- view obtained by Harold N. Denny of The Times staff in one of the offices of the Ford engineering laboratories, and the motor car manufacturer was quoted as saying of the NRA: “There is no possible way for them {to do any harm,” he said. “The NRA j1s being improved. We believe abso- lutely in what it is trying to do. There | Were possibilities of harm at the be- ginning, but somebody with good sense stepped in.” Further on, he was quoted: “So, up to the present time, we have believed absolutely in the ideal be- hind the NRA. But the NRA hasn't tackled the fundamentals yet. There's by | been too much selfishness in the sup- | port of it. Some interests thought jthey could use the NRA to start a new trade trust and run out the in- dependents. | “Well, it didn’t work. But NRA joldn't stop them—the independents did. You can't squash people out. aaa clela cially Called as Witness on es nee ay _ EXPRESSED BY FORD SQUADRON PASSES LAST SHIP ON LONG FLIGHT 10 ISLAND Chief Reports ‘Everything Go- Ing Fine’ Only 400 Miles From Goal FOG FORCES BLIND FLYING Clear Weather and Favorablq Winds Help Airmen Neare ing Destination San Francisco, Jan. 11—()—Only 460 miles from its goal at Honolulu, the squadron of six navy planes fly- ing from San Francisco reported at 10 a. m. (PST) Thursday that it was nearing the mine sweeper Pelican, the last guard ship stationed along the ocean route. Navy officers here said the six planes apparently had in- creased their flying speed considers ably. “Everything going fine,” Lieut, Com. Knefler McGinnis messaged navy headquarters here. “Last night was overcast for most of the way, necessitating blind flying entirely,” McGinnis said in his mes- sage. Clear weather and favorable winds were expected to assist the fliers in their final dash to their destination. Steadily the motors roared as the big planes swept across the Pacific. The mine sweeper Sandpiper, first of the six navy guard ships along the route to the islands, was passed at 5:52 p. m. Wednesday, 300 miles at sea. Then in regular succession the seaplanes passed over the other sur- face craft. Officers at Honolulu figured that it would require a full 2¢ hours for the planes to reach there unless their speed was increased considerably. i P. cquadron tore through a blinding fog during which one of the craft, 10-P5, piloted by Lieutenant John Perry of ‘eenville, 8. C., became temporarily lost.” ‘The 10-P5 rejoined the squad- ron just after it cleared the fog belt id passed over the destroyer Schenck, standing by” approximately 600 miles from Francisco, Ruling on Embargo i Challenge Delayed i throughout Wednesday j@fternoon, federal judges who heard arguments challenging and uphold- ing constitutionality of the North Dakota wheat embargo took the case under advisement. A decision was indicated within the next few days. Judges John B. Sanborn of St. Paul and M. M. Joyce of Minneapolis, who jsat in the case with Judge Andrew | Miller, left for the Twin Cities late ; Wednesday. Judge Sanborn sits in the circuit court of appeals and if the decision is appealed the case will go directly to the United States su- |preme court. It had been indicated a decision might be reached soon. Attorney John F, Sullivan of Man- dan, representing 35 North Dakota elevators who brought the action, and P. O. Sathre, attorney general, and John Heder for the state, submitted briefs and short arguments. Three Firemen Die As Wall Collapses Aurora, Il, Jan. 11.—()—Three | fire captains were killed and four per- |Sons, two of them firemen, were in- jured as a spectacular fire destroyed the Woolworth five and ten cent store here early Thursday with an es- timated loss of $250,000. The bodies of Captains Edward |Rees and John Peterson were recov- ered from the ruins, but that of Cap- |tain Charles Hoffman was : They were pinned under tons of ma- sonry and timber as the front wall of the building collapsed. Minneapolis, Jan. 11.—(#)—To Harry Welden, 34, of Detroit Lakes, the first man to receive a under the