The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 12, 1934, Page 1

nace emmy ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1934 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE The Weather tonight and PRICE FIVE CENTS "TMAJORIY.REDUGED + ASSOME DBMOGRATS ‘]) RAP ECONOMY PLAN Five-Vote Margin in Sharp Con- trast With Majorities at Last Session REPUBLICANS STAND PAT: Vote Against Measure in Bloc and Pick Up Some Sup- _ port From Foes Washington, Jan. 12.—()—Safely past its first big test in the house by the narrowest of margins, the Roose- velt program Friday faced its second big congressional hurdle—a contest over ratification of the St. Lawrence waterway treaty. Administration observers were in- formed early Friday that more than @ score of Democratic senators might desert President Roosevelt on his Great Lakes-to-Atlantic proposition but that a group of independent Re- publicans might be able to help make up the necessary two-thirds vote to put it over. A demonstration that congress 1s) not as solidly behind the president on all matters as it was at the special session was given Thursday when the usually compliant house gave only @ five-vote margin for Roosevelt's per- scnally-requested 10-per-cent cut in federal salaries for the next fiscal year, The vote was 197 to 192, a considerable contrast to the ballot for the original economy bill last March of 266 to 138. Republicans Ate Solid ‘The Republicans Thursday voted in @ block of 103 and were joined by 84 Democrats and five Farmer-Laborites. Sixty-nine Republicans who voted originally for the cconomy measure went back into their party’s fold, frightening Democratic leaders both by their unity and ability to drive a wedge partly into the majority ranks. While other troubles stirred both in the senate and house the chief excu- tive signed the first major bill of the session — a liquor tax meas- ure estimated to raise around $500,- 000,000 annually. The measure reached the White House at 7 p. m., Thursday and was immediately sent to the treasury for a quick check-over. It was signed at 11:50 p. m., the speed being due to the fact that experts estimated the treasury has been losing $750,000 a day because of the lower tax rates under the old law. Even this bill, however, machine. The Democratic majority got out of ine in the senate, resulting in the approval, 40 to 39, of the Clark emendment designed to penalize war debt paying defaulters. Only word from the White House finally elim- inated the section Thursday, 44 to 30. Would Bar Bonds ‘What the senate may do to the resolution by Senator Johnson (Rep. Cal.) making it unlawful for aynone te buy or sell in this country a bond ot a country that had defaulted in its payments, remains to be seen. It was passed without a record vote ‘Thursday with few members on the floor. Having disposed of the controversial economy section of the $560,000,000 independent offices’ supply bill, the house Friday worked to pass it and send it to the senate. Meanwhile, the ways and means committee be- gan formulating its $270,000,000 gen- eral revenue bill and the house agri- culture comimittee planned to for- mally report the Jones bill to guaran- tee the principal of $2,000,000,000 in farm loan bonds. The nomination of William C. Bul- ie ar eer if Happy at Flight Pierced Anh ter a —————— REAR ADMIRAL JOHNSON Proud anc happy at the success of a U. 8. Naval airplane squadron in flying from San Francisco to Hawaii wes Rear Admiral A. W. Johnson, who first suggested the flight. ‘The planes were to be shipped to the “Paradise Isle” but Johnson suggested they be flown there instead. DEMURRER ENTERED IN ACTION AGAINST Hearing Will Be Held in Bur- leigh County District Court on Jan. 23 A hearing-on-a-demurver tothe ace tion seeking to restrain Owen T. BEER COMMISSIONER“: TRY CHICAGO WOMAN Presentation of Evidence to Be- gin Monday; Spectators Are Barred Criminal Courts Building, Chicago, Jan. 12—(P)}—A jury was completed {Friday to try Dr. Alice Wynekoop, for murder. The completion of the jury came after less than two hours of question- ing Friday. Under the urging of jJudge Joseph B. David seven of the 12 were chosen Thursday and the routine questions were abbreviated Friday to obtain the remaining five. The jury which will pass on the fate of the 62-year-old physician ac- cused of murdering her daughter-in- law, Rheta Wynekoop, includes a) scles manager for a sporting goods: concern, a bookkeeper, a draftsman, @ street car motorman, a former night watchman, a district manager and @ photo engraver. The jury was sworn in and Judge David announced court would be ad- Journed until 10 o'clock Monday morn- Strict order replaced Thursday's scenes of wild confusion. fifth floor was barred to all who! could not present credentials, the courtroom itself had almost a de- serted appearance, with 60 or 70 ven- iremen and a score of witnesses the only attendants outside the partici- pants. Dr. Wynekoop.again was carried into court. She wore the same sombre printer, an electrician, a mechanic, &| nop, caused, trouble before it left the legislative Owen, state beer commissioner, and|black ensemble as Thursday, a white Alfred 8. Dale, state treasurer, from | Scarf providing the only relief. expending state funds for salaries and Earle, 27-year-old son of the de- expenses of deputy beer commissioners | fendant and husband of the slain. or inspectors will be heard before|Rheta, for whose death on an oper- Judge Fred Jansonius in Burleigh] ting table in the basement of their county district court Jan. 23. home last November 21 the aged ‘The demurrer is based on the d| Physician is on trial, again was miss- “that the evidence is insufficient to|ing. His elder brother, Walker, who warrant an action,” according to At-| Was ® prominent figure in the court- torney General P, O. Sathre, who an-|0om Thursday, appeared after the’ heari been | S€ssion opened. eee paiaty i ace tea As was the case Thursday, the state ‘The action to test the powers of the | asked each prospective juror if he held state beer commissioner in employing |Conscientious objection to the death inspectors and purchasing automobiles. penalty in the event of conviction but for them has been brought by P. L.|the knowledge that the prosecution, Aarhus of Fargo. Papers in the case,| Would demand the supreme penalty however, have not been filed with the | #Pparently had little effect on the de- Burleigh county clerk of court. fendant. Her expression remained Dale is made a defendant in the suit/ Unchanged throughout the court ses- merely because of his official position| sion and only twice did she consult; as state treasurer, the intent of the| With her attorneys. action being directed against Owen,| Although complaining that she was who, it is alleged, is exceeding his legal| Very tired, she maintained an un-| authority. flagging interest in the proceedings. It is stated in the complaint that during October and November, Owen| Lindbergh Is Ready From Meck Motor Bales Cov ine, of| To Tell of Finances from Fleck Motor Sales Co., Inc., of Bismarck, at a cost of 799 each, a total New York, Jan. 12—(—Colonel A. Lindbergh is willing to tes- of $20,744, for use by the beer de- PANot only is Gwen's authority to pur- |Cnatiet fetid n's au y to pur=ltity at any time before the senate chase the cara in question challenged, | committee investigating air mail con- but the complaint cites it is customary | tracts concerning his aviation finan- ‘among automobile dealers to give the | ja] transactions. purchaser of cars in quantity lots &/ In a telegram to Senator Hugo L. discount of at least 10 per cent on the , chairman of the committee, list price, and it is alleged in the com-| Colonel Lindbergh said Thursday: plaint that Owen did not take advan-| “you are now in possession of a com- tage of this discount but paid the full pete record of my financial trans- retail price and hence was lax in the lactions in relation to aviation. If performance of his duties. larify them.” Code for Electric ‘A witness told the committee Wed- Firms Is Presented | nesdsy that Lindbergh received $350,- 000 worth of stock in Transcontinental Daring Navy Fliers __Are Safe in Hawaii (COMPLETE J URY 10 Residents of Island Plan Round of Fetes for Members of Squadron DOCTOR FOR MURDER! "0 wistars mar Lona Hop Leader, Describing It as Rou- tine, Says ‘Just Another All-Night Hop’ Honolulu, Jan. 12.—(#)—The Pa- cific-spanning fliers of Uncle Sam's navy are heroes here. And when Lieut. Com. Knefler Mc- Ginnis and his 29 officers and men are fully rested from their 24-hour, record-breaking mass flight from San Francisco to Hawaii, they face rounds of entertainment. The six seaplanes sliced the waters of Pearl Harbor Thursday, the last ore coming to rest 3:07 p.m. (Pa- cific standard time). Through darkness, fog and other hazards of oversea flying for 2,400 miles, the squadron came through without a slip in what the navy in- sisted was merely a “routine move- ment” and Commander McGinnis described as “just another all-night The civilian population of Hono- lulu, however, refused to accept such @ matter-of-fact view. On the streets and elsewhere conversation indicated that the very ease and precision with which the squadron accomplished its task supported the opinion that a reg- ular air route to the mainland had been blazed. See Airmail Line Intense interest was evidenced in the declaration of Delegate Lincoln McCandless of Hawaii in Washington that the success of the flight paved the way for regular air mail and pas- tenger service to the mainland “in the near future.” Entertainment for the sailors of-the air awaited the arrival of Rear Ad- miral A. W. Johnson, commander of the aircraft base force, who first pro- pused that the squadron’s planes be flown to Honolulu instead of being transferred in crates on surface vessels, Admiral Johnson is due in Honolulu Saturday on the aircraft tender Wright which stood by in line of fight 600 miles from Pearl Harbor as the squadron roared overhead. From the time Commander McGin- nis led the flight through San Fran- cisco’s Golden Gate at 2:25 p. m. (Pa- cific standard time) Wednesday un- cl the Pearl Harbor finish, Admiral itt as the first ambassador to Soviet Russia was ratified Thursday by the senate without the expected airing o’ the recognition question, ‘The house vote on the economy ‘Washington, Jan. face of vigorous opposition from gov- ernment and municipal power ests, Preston 8. Arkwright of Atlant chairman of the Electric inter- ta, 12—(}—In the Air Transport while associated with the company in a technical capacity. Warning to Children rule included: North and Lemke. Cass Coroner’s Jury Dakota—Against, Sinclair To Probe Death Case|< Fargo, N. D., Jan, 12—(?}—An in-| spite quest will be called Friday at 2 p. m. in the Cass county courthouse to investigate the death of Charles tute’s code committee, sented to NRA a proposed the electric light and power industry.) Morton county authorities said Fri- Arkwright contended rate regula-|day no inquest will be held in connec- tion is not a code quesiton because of|tion with the death of Pittsburgh, Jan. 12.—(#)—That the cosmic rays may well become the genil of the future, doing the work of man and bringing dreamed of leisure, is the belief of Dr. Luther Gable, Chicago aclentist and lecturer. Addressing the academy of science at Carnegie hall Thursday night, Dr. that “already experi- genera- Is Issued at Mandan|~ Johnson kept in touch with the prog- ress of the planes by wireless. His flagship wes one of six ‘surface ves- ecle spaced along the course at 300- mite intervals, N. D. CITIES GIVEN PUBLIC WORK MONEY’ Mayville, Carrington and Mil- nor Projects Approved by Government Washington, Jan. 12.—(#)—The Public Works Administration Thurs- Gay alloted $12,457,832 for 57 non- federal projects which officials said would create 38,000 man-months of direct employment. At the same time the administra. tion made additional loans of $540,- 000 to two railroads. The Lehigh Valley railroad com- i. was alloted $40,000 for purchase of one locomotive. The non-federal allotments in- luded: North Dakota—Mayville, loan and grant, waterworks $5,000; Carrington, Ican and grant, sewage plant, $27,000; Milnor, loan and grant, auditorium, $16,400; Pierce county, grant, school $1,000. Details of the important, allotments include: Carrington, N. D., received a loan and grant of $27,000 for remodeling its sewage disposal plant, construc- tion of rock filter and a sludge dry- One of ‘Black Crows’ Is Killed | in Mishap Mesa, Ariz. Jan. 12.—(?)—Charles E. Mack, 46, originator of the f comedy team of Moran and known as the “two Black Mack ty” motion comedian’s wife U. S. Destroyer Chosen for the honor of christen- ing Uncle Sam’s newest Destroyer, the Farragut, at Quincy, Mass., January 15, is Mrs. James Roose- velt (above), of Boston. She is the wife of the President’s eldest son. HINT OF FEDERAL — MONETARY POLICY EXPECTED FRIDAY Roosevelt May Outline Plans at Regular Conference With Reporters ‘Washington, Jan. 12—(P)—A pos- sibility that some hint concerning new federal monetary moves might come |from the White House before sundown Friday stirred speculation that a na- tionalization of all monetary gold might be in the offing. President Roosevelt will talk with newspapermen at his regular press conference during the late afternoon. As to whether some positive or nega- tive sign would be given at that time, however, he himself gave no hint be- forehand. Some new move nevertheless ap- Peared likely in the near future. Fol- lowing a White House conference join- ed by Secretary Morgenthau, Gover- nor Eugene Black of the federal re- serve board and Attorney General cul Thursday it was disclosed |authoritatively that Roosevelt had at \least given consideration to gold na- | tionalization. There was no authoritative indica- | tions, however, that even a command- eering of the federal reserve system's vast gold stocks would, if accomplish- jed, be accompanied by immediate re- | valuation of the gold dollar. Ten-digit figures, just compiled by | the treasury and federal reserve jboard, nevertheless, presented fresh evidence of the vital importance of reserve bank gold in any new steps in the president's managed currency program. The treasury reported that the na- tion’s monetary gold stocks at the beginning of the new year were $4,322,865,873. The reserve board counted gold reserves of its 12 banks at $3,566,290,000—more than three- quarters of the total. ‘Treasury legal advisers contend the emergency banking act authorizes the secretary of the treasury to call in re- serve gold just as he has that of in- dividuals, Gore Quits Post as Porto Rico Governor er, who gave ill health as the reason for giving up the post. He is in this is expected. There also is strong like- Mhood that Gore, who played a part Roosevelt election given it. was the center of # political the Island almost from the office last summer. More @ month ago he and his family returned to the United States. German Protestants To Continue Battle Berlin, Jan. 12.—(?)—Forces oppos- Protestant church fight To Christen New WASHBURN WOMAN 'ly 400 birds were entered in the var- | ¢——______________» "Lands With Skis on [Son Admits Murder of Father ‘Roosevelt Forces Win Close House Battle WINS BIG. AWARDS | AT POULTRY SHOW | Mrs. Frank Josephson Has) Grand Champion of Show | and Champion Turkey EXHIBITION ENDS TONIGHT| Carl Nelson, Bismarck, Elected President of Slope Poul- try Association | | Grand championship honors of the entire show as well as the grand championship prize in the turkey div- ision were awarded to Mrs. Frank Josephson of Washburn late Thurs- day as judging was completed in the 14th annual exhibition of the Slope Poultry association here. ‘The grand champion of the show was 2 white Wyandotte cock while the champion turkey was a yearling Bronze hen. Grand champions in the various chicken divisions were as follows: Barred Rock—cockerel owned by R. 8. Livergood of Wilton. Buff Orphington—cockerel owned by N. 8. Trauger of Mandan. Rhode Island Red—cockerel owned by John J. Schlafmann of Turtle Lake. White Leghorn—pullet owned by Mrs. William P. Borden of Mandan. Buff Rock—cockerel owned by John J, Schlafmann of Turtle Lake. Bismarck Bird Wins White Rock—cock owned by Stan- ley Francis of Bismarck. Black Giant—cockerel owned by Mrs. William P, Borden of Mandan. ‘White Wyandotte—cock owned by Mrs. Frank Josephson of Washburn. The show in the main auditorium of the World: War Memorial building will end at 10 o'clock Friday night after a four-day stand. Approximate- ious contests by nearly 40 exhibitors. In charge of judging work was Miss Ciara M, Sutter, Iowa poultry breeder who is poultry editor of the St. Paul Farmer and Farm, Stock and Home. Carl Nelson of Bismarck was elected president of the association at the an- nal meeting of the board of directors Thursday. He succeeds O. L. Nord- quist of Washburn, who was named vice president. H. O. Putnam, Bur- gh county agricultural agent, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. 13 Elected Directors Members of the board of directors ate W. A. Falooner, Wilbert Fields, J. B. Schmidi, Phil W. Starkle and George F. Will of Bismarck; R. C. Peterson of Oakes; 8. R. Livergood and J. M. Thompson of Wilton; Charles Scholl and Mrs. Frank Jo- sephson of Washburn; Emil A. Wilke of Underwood; A. Van Oosting of Hensler, and Clyde Nolan of Beulah. The next show will be held in Bis- marck the second week in January, 1935. The resvits of judging Thursday follow: TURKEYS Bourbon Red Cockerel—C. H. Falkenstein of Wil- ton, first and second. Pullet — Falkenstein, ‘first, second and third. Yearling hen—Israel Baldwin, first. Naragansett Pullet—Stanely Francis marck, first and second. Bronze Old tom—Walt M. Staigie of San- ger, first; A. Van Oosting of Hensler, second. Cockerel—Mrs. Anna M. Estell of Menoken, second; Mrs. Frank Joseph- son of Washburn, third. Yearling hen—Mrs. Frank Joseph- (Continued on Page Three) Brown of| of Bis- , Snowless S. D. Field | Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 12.—(7)—A snow- Jess landing field didn't disturb Les- ter Orcutt, federal department of commerce airport inspector, when he flew here with a ski-equipped plane. After deciding the ice on the Mis- grass at the field. The inspector had equipped the plane with skiis to get off the home port at Fargo, N. D. Held in California For Mandan Robbery Santa Rosa, Cal., Jan. 12—(?)—Jack | Lanier, a aa "Heads N. D. Sheriffs | TEENY ARTO LES TEES) J. L. KELLEY Fargo, N. D., Jan. 12.—(7)—J. L. Kelley of Bismarck, Burleigh county sheriff, was elected president of the North Dakota Sheriffs and Peace Of- ficers association here late Thursday. ‘He succeeds C. C. Turner of Bismarck. Peter MacArthur of Cass county is vice president and A. H. Helgeson, deputy Burleigh sheriff, again is sec- retary-treasurer. The convention will continue through Friday. DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE WILL MEET IN CITY Site and Dates for State Con- vention of Party Will Be Selected Jan. 25 Members of the state central com- mittee of the Democratic party will assemble in Bismarck Thursday, Jan. 25, to select a site and dates for the state convention of the party, accord- ing to information received here Fri- day by Chris Bertsch from H. H. Perry of’ Fargo, national committee- man for North Dakota. All Democrats interested are urged arena the meeting, Perry's letter said. The Burleigh county central com- mittee, of which Bertsch is a mem- ber, is conducting a campaign for se- lection of Bismarck as the conven- tion site. Perry, 8. J. Doyle, treasurer, and Fred W. McLean, state chairman, are ex-officio members of the central committee. y Other members include Charles K. Otto and Ben Kuhry of Barnes coun- ty; Thomas Ose of Benson; A. J. O'Keefe, representing Golden Valley, Slope, Bowman and Billings; Howard Bird, Burke and Divide; Bertsch, Bur- leigh; Ed Hughes, Morris Kattz and Dr. H. J. Leigh of Cass; Dr. Elias Por- ter, Cavalier; T. LeRoy Evans, Dunn, Oliver and Mercer; John Stambaugh, Eddy and Foster; T. A. Thompson, Emmons; Mrs, Mary Ness, Dave Kelly and Russell Pray, Grand Forks; Dr. R. H. Leavitt, Grant and Sioux; John Hinkel, Kidder and Sheridan; J. T. Bjornson, La Moure; William L. Joh son, Logan and McIntosh; William E. Glotzbach, McHenry; F. E. Judkins, McLean; James E. Campbell, Morton; Tom Cooper, Mountrail; J. Lamb, Nelson; John O'Keefe, Pembina; L. N. Tarson, Pierce; P. B. Sullivan, Ram- sey; G. H. Trimble, Ransom; R. R. Gieselman, Renville; Joseph Gebhart and B. 8, Otis, Richland; D. I. Mc- Hugh, Rolette; A. G. Kennedy, Sar- ‘gent; A, C. Pagenkopf, Stark; P. W. Stutsman; L. L. Laugeson, Towner; Charles Tolan, Traill; John Sprafka and J. W. Witsek; Walsh; Leo Wieman and G. 8. Wooledge, Ward; John Strauss, Wells; and John J. Murphy, Williams. Adams, Hettinger and Dickey coun- ties must name special representa- tives for the meeting, since their last state committeemen will not be avail- able. Young Democrats of the state will meet in Bismarck Jan. 25 also, it was announced Friday by Donald M. Mur- tha, state director. ‘A call to 49 county clubs has been issued by the executive committee of the Young Democrats. ‘Three delegates from each county will come to the convention, Murtha said. The delegates will adopt a con- stitution and by-laws, effect a per- manent organization and make defi- nite plans for the clubs’ activities this year, the director said. ij French Are Worried QUARRELS BLAMED BY FARM BOY HELD IN BORDULAG CASE Confession Tells How He Lay in Wait for Parent and Shot Him Down SISTER FURNISHES CLUE Statement as to When Young Man Came Home Proves Break for Officials Carrington, N. D., Jan. 12—(P)— How he plotted his father’s death after a series of quarrels and then sought to make the slaying look like ® case of suicide was recounted by George Hoffman, 21-year-old Bordu- lac farm youth, in a signed confes- sion at 3 a. m. Friday. He was charged with first-degree murder following his confession to J. A. Heder, Bismarck, assistant attors ney general, and indicated he is will- ing to plead guilty. Questioning of the farm youth was begun by Heder at 1 a. m. Friday and two hours later the confession was signed in the presence of C. P. Van- denoven, Minot, special agent for the Soo line; Sheriff M. J. O'Neill, of Foster county; R. J. Brady, chief of police of Carrington; and Charles Peccock, who guarded Hoffman at the jail here. Suspicion was directed at the youth when he and his sister, Anna, 23, told conflicting stories about the boy’s whereabouts at the time of the kill- ing, which occurred shortly before midnight, January 3. The sister said she had heard the shots which killed her father, but that her brother was in bed at the time. She later changed her story, declaring the boy came in after the shots were fired. Think Girt Was Fearful Authorities here expressed belief that the girl may have feared her brother. Hoffman took all responsi- bility for the killing, declaring in his confession he had no He said he and his father had quarreled often and that he was told by his parent about six weeks ago that he could remain home only until next April 1. On several previous occasions the son had left home. From the time of their last quarrel, Hoffman said, he began to make plans for killing his father. The night of January 3, he his father had gone to the home @ brother-in-law. The son said he took his gun and shells and hid in a barn, waiting for the return of hig father. Near midnight the elder Hoff- man was returning home and his assailant fired at him from a boxcar behind an elevator. Young Hoffman said he watched for @ time to observe if there were any persons about. He then placed the gun over the body of his father in such @ manner as to indicate sui- cide. Tracks found in @ box car from which the shots were fired led po- lice to discard the suicide theory. Went Home to Bed The youth said that after shooting his father he returned home and went to bed. The next morning, while he and three companions were leaving the farm on horseback, the youth from & distance pointed to where the body of his father was slumped. He turned to his companions and said he saw the body of his father and suggested the man had apparently committed suicide. When questioned about this by authorities, he said he could see the gun across his father’s body, but later denied that he could see the weapon from the distance. Hoffman said that, although his ing his father apparently did not return home for the evening, but that little more was said about it. By Royalist Rioting the Stavisky scandal held the threat ‘Hecker, 21, and Ted Gruber, 22, who Police said were wanted in of a coup d'etat to establish a “direc- Mandan, N.D., in connection with a $2,000‘dairy | tory.” robbery, were arrested at a Califor- nis state ‘Thousands of troops were held ready, Paris labor camp near here Thurs-|to march on Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller in|day, They were recognized from cir-|stamp out the disorders, which have|ear her home in cular descriptions, in 8 protest . White Plains, N. ¥., ‘Westchester count; that Mary Kavala of any implication Josephine Woropay, found strangled Christmas