The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 24, 1934, Page 1

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE The Weather Fal: a ‘Thursday; colder night: 1 cold Thuraday ESTABLISHED 1873 ZL A 7 TREASURY, POSTAL | "SUPPLY BILLS ARE BROUGHT 70 HOUSE i * cuts Current Allotm Allotment by | ow $403,623,327, Budget by hy $6,683,830 PUBLIC DEBT SERVICE UP Treasury Allotted $149,842,- 330 and Postal Depart- ment $670,850,940 Washington, Jan. 24.—(#)—The « house appropriations committee Wed- nesday recommended $820,682.270 for operating the treasury and postoffice departments during the next fiscal year, representing a $403,623,327 de- crease from the current allotment and a $6,683,830 cut in the budget esti- mates. The report, submitted to the house, also showed an increase in annual public debt service requirements of $185.429,629 in view of the increase of the public debt to $23,534,000,000 as of Nov. 30, 1933. This brought the total annual debt service requirements to $1,350,087,850, including $525,738,850 for the sinking fund and $824,349,000 for interest. The treasury was allotted $149,842,- 330 for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and the post office department $670,- 850,940. Won't Pass On Some While the public debt and other permanent annual and indefinite a | Propriations amounting to $1,363,494,- 000 are reported in the supply bill, the money is withdrawn for payments automatically and congress does not pass on them. In reporting the bill, chairman Ar- nold (Dem., Iill.) of the sub committee in charge, said the group was “not in- clined to make any increase in present rate of expenditure until all investigations and studies of air mail contracts and practices have been completed.” The committee allotted $14,000,000 for domestic air mail, $1,000,000 less than for this year; $37,500,000 for for- eign air and ocean mail, or $800,000 less than for the current period. Of the latter, $7,000,000 is for foreign air mail. Allotments Listed Under the treasury, service was allotted $18, nal revenue service, $67,450,000; coast guard, $18,249,000, or $7,523,000 less than for the current year, due, the report said, to prohibition repeal; bu- reau of public health $9,130,000; public works, $18,134,000. Under the postoffice section, the office of first assistant postmaster general was allotted $398,046,000, of which virtually all is for salaries of postmasters, letter carriers and other employes; $214,937,000 went to the of- fice of the second assistant for sub- sidies to air, ocean mail, and railroad mail service, while $31,396,000 was for postoffice building maintenance and repair under the fourth assistant. IMPERIAL VALLEY DISORDERS FLARE Strained Relations in Vegetable Fields Marked by Abductions Brawley, Calif., Jan. 24—(@—Two | The wholesale abductions strained rela- tions Wednesday between vegetable field strikers and farmers of the rich dapat Valley of Southern Califor- Police, sheriff's deputies and state | amoose. highway patrolmen guarded vantage Points in an effort to preserve order. lawyers and a woman were kidnaped from a crowded hotel eid here Tuesday night and subsequent released in scattered nearby pois after one of them apparently had been ings not to Trouble started when a group of Zap, N. D., Jan. 24—Six towns on he north branch of the Northern Pa- BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1934 ‘Bremer Accidentally Killed, Note Declares Fear that Edward G. Bremer, St. Paul banker, has been slain by his kidnapers was intensified by this note sent to W. C. Robertson, Minneapolis postmaster, telling of his accidental killing. ABOVE— Sole known witness to the Bremer kidnaping was James Quinehan, milkman, who saw a car cut in ahead of the Bremer auto at an arterial stop and then move ahead with the victim's machine follow- ing. Northeast N. D. Counties (GEORGE HOFFMAN IS Report Severe Blizzard | SENTENCED FOR LIFE FORECAST 500 WILL St/ATTEND DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS THURSDAY’ Arrangements Being Completed for Entertainment of Visitors Here At least 500 are expected to attend the meetings of state Democratic or- ganizations in Bismarck Thursday, ac- cording to Chris Bertch, Democratic committeeman for Burleigh county. D. M. Murtha, it of the ‘Young Democrats, expects at least 200 of his organization to attend their meetings, which will be held in the dining room of the World War Me- morial building. Every county in the state will send at least one delegate ee oe county will be represented yy il. William M. Schantz, chairman of the Democratic Service League of Burleigh county, expects every coun- Pacific Walter E. Vater of McCabe Methodist » Will deliver invoca- tion at the opening of the meeting ‘Thuraday morning 8.10.00 sa ste and E. J. Collette, Grand Forks, tary. A Dutch lunch will be tendered the visiting delegates to all ‘Leonard Schantz were elected delegates to the ‘Young Democrats meeting at a meet- B é ef ipl ty will be represented by the county chairman. Registration of the delegates to the meeting H igh Wind Wind Blowing Loose! Snow; Temperatures Down in All Areas _ BY JUDGE JANSONIUS | 24-Year-Old Farm Youth Asks ish EN | Highway travel in Pembina and Cav- | i ilier counties was at a standstill Wed- nesday as the result of one of the worst storms in year, maintenance en reported to the state highway department. A high wind was blowing loose snow {onto the ‘highways with indications the storm will develop into a “bad blizzard,” ports to Ray Robinson, assistant main- according to telephonic re- tenance engineer. Robinson said failure of other sec- tions of the state to report indicates the roads are open, but he warned against travel on oil mix and paved roads. Thawing weather, followed by the overnight drop in temperatures, has caused the roads ao be so slippery to make travel dangerous, Robin- son said. ‘A general drop of 40 degrees in tem- | perature during the night sent the mercury to sub zero readings in North to With a drop of 40 degrees gener- North Dakota Tuesday weather. Most temperatures were around the bers and remained with the judge a zero-mark early Wednesday. ported ‘The forecast was for generally fair|have asked the judge for the death Execution for Slaying His Father Jamestown, N. D., Jan. 24.—(P)— George Hoffman, who confessed to slaying his father, John Hoffman, Bordulac farmer, after a quarrel, Pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Stutsman county district court here Tuesday. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state peni- tentiary. Appearing in a crowded courtroom before Judge Fred Jansonius, of Bis- marck, young Hoffman said in a calm and clear voicc, “I plead guilty to murder in the first-degree.” When Judge Jansonius explained that the court had no other alterna- jtive than to send him to prison for life, Hoffman's lips quivered and his calm manner disappeared. A few moments before he was to be sentened, Hoffman asked State's At- sub-zero temperatures returned Burnh of torney C. W. Foster: Strong wind intensified the — county, if he might speak to the judge. He went to the judge's cham- few moments. He was re} to weather Wednesday night and Thurs- penaliz. Judge Jansonius exp! day, colder in the east and south that North Dakota laws did not pro- tions of the state Wednesday night,| vide for that. but not so cold Thursday afternoon. Snowfall was reported in northern|tween Burnham and his counsel, C. and eastern North When he returned to his chair be- B. Craven, he told Burnham that he -|and his father had quarreled when tion. Others reporting snow ‘were the father and he went to a railroad ‘Minot, Williston and Devils Lake. track and that they had a fight. After sentence had been spon League Will Meet Thursday Night ‘The series of Converts’ League lec- tures a Paine given by Rev. Father Rob- pastor of St. Mary's Gathoite church, will be continued Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at St. weeks ago. Anyone who is in- otro Ka ain te] [ADMINISTRATION 10 ACCEPT LIMITATION ON MONEY MEASURE) Three-Year Period Okay But President Objects to Board of Five LOOK FOR EARLY PASSAGE Roosevelt Adamant in Belief One Man Should Be in Complete Power Washington, Jan, 24.—()—Admin- Istration willingness to accept some vital committee changes in the mone- tary legislation made the going easier for it Wednesday in the senate, but it was not too easy at that. While the house devoted a third day to the navy-strengthening bill, preparatory to passing it in late after- noon, the Democratic leader—Robin- ‘son—took into the senate debate the news that President Roosevelt would accept the three-year time limitation put by committee Tuesday on his dol- lar devaluation powers and on the $2,000,000,000 stabilization fund. All was not so serene, however, in- asmuch as the senate simultaneously learned of administration opposition wo having a board of five—instead of the treasury secretary—operate the stabilization fund. “Obnoxious and impracticable,” Robinson of Arkansas called it. Vice President Garner gave the r.onetary measure right of way as ‘soon as the senate met, and the foren- ste forays were on. It was hoped the snirit of compromise would make a vote possible this week, but there were doubters. The senate is expected to accede with little question later to the “big- ger navy” receiving such commendation in the house these days. ; Of the other problems facing the nation, meanwhile, another $850,000,- 4000 for relief, $350,000,000 being to [een the CWA at least until May, wns advocated by the president. Congress probably will soon grant it. It became known that Roosevelt ex- nects congress to legislate with regard to the stock exchange, but elsewhere it was indicated that official recom- mendations will not be as stringent as had been expected in some quarters heretofore. The administration quick-step in the top-heavy house, meanwhile, was put behind the newly-arrrived $820,- 090,000 bill to carry the treasury and postoffice departments through the year beginning in July. This bill probably will be enacted without trouble later in the week. Credit Association Formed at Dickinson Dickinson, N. D., Jan, 24.—(#)—Or- ganization of the Dickinson Produc- tion Credit association was perfected nere Tuesday when representatives of six counties met with B. E. Groom of Fargo, in charge of organizing the 13 Frog luction Credit associations in the state. The association will handle all short-term credits including “barn- yard loans, loans on stored grain, seed and feed loans and loans to feeders and dairymen, for farmers in the counties of Stark, Dunn, Billings, Bowman. Held to Grand Jury In CWA Payroll Case Elmer Hegge “and P. F, Brecken- ridge, accused of attempting to de- fraud the government by padding CWA payrolls in Grant county, were bound over to the federal grand Jury after a preliminary hearing before U. ® Commisionsr #. 4. Floren, i: Rise ridge the timekeeper on a CWA pro- 2 ee Ser Semee ot Pierre Court Order Sends Vounaiies to Surgeon’s Table Despite Parents crippled Per! death if the operation is not per- formed. ‘When the parents firmly refus- ed the offer of the city nurse to provide 1 attention ‘free of charge, refused to allow a | | Langer Ou st S Wenzel R. E. Wenzel, a member of the Workmen's compensation bureau, was ordered removed by Governor Wil- Mam Langer Wednesday afternoon. The removal action followed a lengthy hearing on charges filed against Wen- zel by the governor. Hearing before the governor was had Monday at which time Prosecu- tors C. A. Verrett and 8. E. Ells- worth and Attorney George F. Sha- fer, representing Wenzel, argued case before the governor. The grounds upon which the gov- ernor based his removal order were not set marred forth by the gov- ernor in his ord PRESIDENT READY TO TRANSMIT GWA NOTE T0 CONGRESS Request $1,116,000,000 for CWA and Other, Emergency Funds will ‘Washington, Jan. 24.—()—Presi- dent Roosevelt Wednesday had before him for transmission to congress & $1,116,000,000 request for civil works and other emergency funds, the first of a series of recommendations due to track their way to capitol hill. - Although foreseeing some possibil- ity of a congressional attempt to raise the $350,000,000 CWA ante, adminis- tration advisors believed late intima- tions from the president that this work would continue beyond May if there was sufficient need might quiet any major storm. Also upon the president's desk, about ready for a ticket to congress, were formulae for permanent regula- tion of the stock exchanges and for the nation’s communications systems. A commerce department study on stock exchanges, handed to Roosevelt late Tuesday, was stated authorita- tively Wednesday to suggest no im- mediate drastic regulation. The chief executive also was known to be preparing for early dispatch a message asking authority to deal with foreign nations on the tariff and war debts. The emergency budget message, in addition to asking CWA continuance through the spring until mid-April to May 1, requests $300,000,000 for a sec- ond year of the civilian conservation corps; and other amounts for direct federal relief. The president and Harry L. Hop- kins, civil works administrator, are standing hopefully for absorption of most of the 4,000,000 CWA workers into private industry by May 1, but labor leaders are convinced that if all are not taken up then, those remain- ing will be kept on the payroll. Dr. Wynekoop Might Seek Short Vacation Chicago, Jan. 24.—(#)—The possi- bility of a legal fight over the ques- .| tion of permitting the release of Alice Wynekoop from jail on bond so 3] she can go to a hospital to recuper- ate while awaiting trial on a charge of slaying her daughter-in-law be- came apparent We Informed of an announcement by Dr. Wynekoop's lawyers that they would begin a fight next week for her release, Charles 8. Dougherty, assist: ant state’s attorney, said the prose- cution would resist such a move. The prosecutor said that bail on a murder charge is permissible only when there is a strong presumption of innocence, that such a plea in Dr. Wynekoop’s case would be “un- conscional ible. Dr. Wynekoop's case was recently Geclared a mistrial because of her Province was reported. Mary, 14, Vernon, 12 and Pauline, 8, children of Mr. pie, sory peneree Capital Concession, Langer Says FOUR BIDS WERE RECEIVED Board Votes Four to One to Give Governor Power of Appointment (By the Associated Press) The state board of administration has voted to allow Gov. William Lan- ger to appoint a manager of the lunch room to be operated in the new capitol building. ‘This action was taken by a 4 to 1 vote after the board received an opinion from Attorney General P. O. Sathre that the appointment is a “preroga- tive” of the governor. John Husby, commissioner of ag: riculture and labor, cast the dissent- ing vote on the ground that the at- torney general's opiztion was not based on law. At the same time the board was in- formed by Gov. Langer that Mrs. H. ‘W. Herman, operator of the present lunch room in the north wing of the old capitol building, will be appoint- ed to manage the new lunch room. He did not indicate whether any coh would be made for the priv- Pate board, after voting to place the matter of appointment of a lunch room manager with the governor, transmitted to him four bids received The bids were submitted by P. R. Fossen, Blabon, N. D., who offered to equip the dining room and pay a ren- tal of $155 a month; Isabel H. Olgier- son, Bismarck, who offered a rental of $125, and $15 extra if permitted to operate on Sundays; Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Wenzel, Bismarck, who offered $50 month, and Marie 8. Koch, Hazelton, who entered an application without specifying the rental fee. Late in December the board re- quested an opinion regarding the operation or maintenance of the capi- Bismarck Woman Will Woman Will Be Given! |ALL RUMORS IN CONFLICT PRICE FIVE CENTS Bremer Ransom Not Paid Yet ‘Urge $820,€ 692,270 for Two Departments Mrs. Herman Will Manage Lunch Room POLICE INVESTIGATE PURPORTED MEETING NORTH OF ST. PAUL Salesman Tells of Being Jockey- ed About Between Two Automobiles, Adolph Bremer, Father of Vic tim, Denies Second Con- tact Is Made BULLETIN * Paul, Jan. %4—(}—Wirth tol restaurant and Harold D. Shaft,|ing assistant state attorney general, re- Plied that the law never expressly au- thorized the operation of a restaurant: in the capitol building. He said it was his understanding that such a restau- rant had been maintained, however, | Tuesdi under the direction of the board of | ¢xperie: administration or its predecessors, for 30 or 40 years. Could Continue Arrangement He advised that the board could continue the operation of the lunch Toom on its present scale as a tem- porary arrangement in the new build- ing, until legislative authority may be secured for more extensive ments. He said it was his opinion the board is not authorized to enter into|" any long-time agreement or lease and suggested such action be withheld un- til legislative authority is obtained. Sathre's opinion, given to the gov- ernor, said “it has always been con- ceded that the appointment of a man- ager of the lunch room operated in the capitol building has been a prerogative exercised by the governor, and as far as I have been able to ascertain, the |™ sppointment of such manager always has been made by the governor.” Sathre said that since there is no statute on the subject, and in view of the precedent, it is his opinion the governor is authorized to make the appointment by virtue of his executive office. He also held there is no au- thority for advertising for bids or for letting the operation of the lunch room Dr.|to any bidder. Long Candidate Lags In New Orleans Poll New Orleans, first time in six years the political flag of Senator Huey P. Long has been [lowered in defeat in Louisiana. His candidate for mayor of New Or- Jeans in the Democratic primary stood second to Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley, re-election on an anti-Long a ticket. The mayor held a substantial lead over three nts, but whether it would be sufficient to avoid a second Primary was problematical as a win- Returns from 98 of the 262 precincts gave Walmsley 16,258; John Klorer, Long candidate, x Homes, another ieaneadeet 125. Walmsley issued a statement claim- Charles Shearer Is Flasher Postmaster Fargo, N. D., Jan. 24.—(?)—Names newly. jan. 24.—(?)—For the} Yet the principal owner of the Ja- cob Schmidt Brewing Co. and a per- ronal friend of President Roosevelt insisted no further contact with the ank was seized last Wednesday. Magee, wealthy contractor, added nts denial to that of Adolph Bremer. SEEK TWO SUSPECTS AT CHICAGO STATIONS Chicago, Jan. 24.—(?)—The search for kidnapers of Edward G. Bremer, wealthy St. Paul banker, was believed to have been taken up in Chicago Wednesday when a number of detec- tive bureau squads were ordered to assist federal secret service agents oa railroad stations, They were on watch for the widely- known kidnapers, supposedly on their ay ore Dok Bt. PAM. men soug! were reported to be Verne Sankey, 42, and Gordon Al- i gs ! He : i A f i i 5 f li i t | i