The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 8, 1934, Page 1

North Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE The Weather ht and H see Sty Sas f ESTABLISHED 1873 - BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1934 PRICE FIVE CENTS - Bremer ls Ransomed from Gang : Doumergue ELDER STATESMEN CALLED TO ACT BY FORMER PRESIDENT Paris Is Tranquil After Two Days of Rioting, Applauds New Premier POLITICAL TRUCE SOUGHT Nation Hears Parliament May Be Dissolved, Rule by De- cree Instituted Paris, Feb. 8—(#)—Gaston Doumer- Bue, aged servant of France, told a suddenly tranquil nation Thursday that he would give it a government of sages—an “elder statemen” cabinet. The streets of Paris, after two days of mad rioting which resulted in the resignation of former Premier Edouard Daladier and his cabinet, Thursday heard only the shout: “Vive Doumergue!” Back from his retirement on his quiet country estate in the south of France, Doumergue, former president, former premier, and former minister in half a dozen governments, announc- ed he would exact a truce from the dissident political parties. He said he intended to surround himself with ministers like himself— men thoroughly experienced in states- craft. Makes Heavy Sacrifice His return to the battleground of politics is Doumergue’s supreme sac- rifice for his country. He had hoped, when he left the presidency three years ago, to be able to end his life in the peace of a private citizen. ‘The premicr-designate declared: “The urgency of the hour does not permit me to form any sort of minis- try other than one of a political truce composed of eminent men well versed in statescraft.” Tt was understood that Doumergue, out of political life since 1931, de- manded the dissolution of parliament and the right to rule by decree if ne- essary. “If the chamber (of deputies) itself asks the chiefs of each big party and the former premiers to meet and de- elare a truce,” he said, “... order will guickly return.” Even as he spoke, the Socialist par- ty—without whose support no govern- ment has long remained in power in France—struck out defiantly. Socialists Issue Appeal A manifesto was issued appealing to all men and all organizations te join the Socialists and form a gov- ernment to wrest the republic from “Parties and Fascism.” At the same time, the Duc De Guise, pretender to the French terone, sought to “rally all French- men of all parties to the monarchic principle,” in a manifesto published in the Royalist newspaper, Action Francaise. Doumergue was summoned by President Albert Lebrun a short while after Edouard Daladier and his cab- inet resigned Wednesday as a result of Tuesday’s anti-government rioting. Even as he neared Paris on a train from his home near Toulouse, contin- ued disorder led by Communists and (Continued on Page Two) Troops Called Out To Search for Girl Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 8—(#)—The entire garrison at Fort Lewis was mobilized ‘Thursday to search the 70,- 000 acres of the military post for traces of 15-year-old Eleanor Durnell, neice of Captain and Mrs, Charles Perfect. Sre has been missing since Sunday. The decision to use the 1,500 officers and men was reached when other ef- forts to trace the girl or explain her disappearance had failed. Fear was eypressed the girl had been lured to a secluded spot on the reservation, slain and her body hidden. Three other theories have been of- fered to explain the disappearance— that she had been taken by white slavers, that she is being held for ran- tom, and finally that she had run sway with a mafi acquaintance. But though Tacoma and military police end United States department of jus- tice opefatives have worked unceusing- ly on all three they were no nearer a éolution. Takes Reins in French Crisis They’re 7 Best In Carroll Test GOVERNMENT PLANS TO PRESS PROBE OF CONTRACT LETTING Inquiry May Go Far Afield From War Department Where It Started | SENATE CONSIDERS CWA Hears Charges of ‘Graft’ and “Pork Barrel’ in Wednes- day’s Debate Washington, Feb. 8.—(?)—Possibil- ity that a federal probe into alleged lobbying in connection with war de- partment contracts would spread be- yond that area was seen Thursday as justice department agents swung afield in a White House-backed investigation. ‘While senate majority leaders lab- ored to bring to a vote Thursday the $950,000,000 civil works and relief fund bill, against which oppositionists Wednesday cried “graft” and “pork- barrel,” main interest centered upon inquiries going forward in many sec- tions of the capital. Among indicated developments were Probability of a justice department search behind other contract making than that of the war department if any hint of lobbyist influence is heard; Indication that the local grand jury investigation, apparently centered up- on army motorization contracts, will carry on into next week; ‘The subpoenaing of more automobile company representatives; Extension of the house military in- vestigation beyond army aviation into some of the charges now before the grand jury here; May Revise System Probable change in the Navy de- partment’s system ‘of audits as a result of the house naval committee's in- quiry into airplane and engine con- tracts; A possible early appearance of Wal- ter F. Brown, Hoover administration Postmaster general, before the senate airmail investigating committee. Senator Black indicated the commit- tee Thursday would confine itself to private preparation for the appearance before the senate Friday of four men on contempt charges arising from the removal of letters from a subpoenaed file of correspondence. The four cited are William P. Mc- Cracken, former assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, and three of his clients, L. H. Brittin, vice- pres- ident of Northwest Airways; Harris M. Hanshue, and Gilbert Givvin, presi- dent and representative, respectively, of Western Air Express. Meanwhile, American Legion of- ficials indicated that Edward A. Hayes, National Commander of the American Legion, who is expected here Thurs- | 9. day, will look into reports that names of two prominent Legion members have been placed before the grand jury in the army contract investiga- Fight and Be Happy Is Actress’ System Hollywood, Feb. 8.—(P)—Lupe Veles and Johnny Weissmuller are keeping these: These seven lassies are prize beauties without dispute, for they've passed the acid test— the judgment of Earl Carroll of the Vanities. He selected them to play in a new Hollywood pro- duction after scanning scores of candidates. From top to bottom, they are Inez Howard, Fort Worth, Tex.; Gladys Young, Sacramento, Cali ter, St. Petersb meeta Garnett, San Fra \cisco; Billy Huber, Cumberland, Md.; Blanche McDonald, Augusta, Me.: and “ane Hunter, Cam. den, Ali HOPES 0 OBTAIN DATA ON MISHAPS Highway Department Asks Maintenance Men to Report All Accidents A system by which it is hoped to ob- tain a record of every automobile a cident occurring on North Dakota's highways has been instituted by W. J. Flannigan, head of the maintenance division of the state. highway depart- ment, as part of a safety program. Flannigan has instructed the state’s WORK OF LAND BANK IS TOLD IN DETAIL TO GATHERING HERE Leans Made During January Totalled $4,736,500, Ap- praisers Informed MANDAN MAN IS SPEAKER Correct Set-Up in Reports Is important, Says Institu- tion Director Loans totaling $4,736,500 were made by the federal land bank to North Dakotans during January, appraisers for the organization were told at a spring meeting here Thursday. The meeting, which is being attend- ed by all representatives of the bank in this part of the state, will continue through Friday. It,is the second of four to be held in the state, one having closed Wednesday at Fargo and others being scheduled for Minot and Grand Forks. Thursday's meeting opened with a welcome to the bank officers and ap- praisers of this district by E. V. Lahr, Bismarck, manager for this district. Appraisers were told of the import- ance of a correct set-up of reports by John C. Smith of Mandan, a director of the federal land bank for the 7th district which includes North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Also in the morning session, Roy C. Wilde, St. Paul, assistant chief ap- praiser and manager of the conference, told of the funds the bank had made available to farmers of this state. “During 1933 we closed 2,788 loans in North Dakota which aggregated $6,- 753,900.". He called attention to the fact that more than half of the amount Joaned in 1933 was received by North Dakotans during January of this year. .'+ “135 Men in State Wilde told the appraisers that there were 175 commissioned appraisers in North Dakota. During the last year 218 persons were employed by the bank, of which 11 were appraisers. Because of the number of applications received at the bank it was necessary to increase the force of workers to 1,527, which includes 868 appraisers. Henry Olson, assistant reviewing appraiser, said in his talk Thursday morning that since June 1 applications have been received at an unprecedent- ed rate. During 1933 he said 24,660 applications were received from North Dakota requesting $112,379,019. This is at a rate 40 times that of the preced- ing year, he said. The afternoon program included a talk on soil by J. E. Chapman, soil specialist of the North Dakota Agri- cultural college; a speech by H. R. Danielson, specialist in farm man- agement at the college; and special in- structions to the appraisers by Wilde. Ate Gaiam eee | White Slave Gang | Broken Up in Raid | ! ° ————_—_—_——__—__________¢@ Chicago, Feb. 8.—(#)—With 26 Persons under arrest, authorities Thursday said they had broken up & white slave gang which had lured more than 40 girls from the Tilinois State Training Home at Geneva. Reputed to hav: branches in 750 road maintenance men to report to him accidents in their districts. During the last month reports of ac- cidents ranging from automobile deaths to m'nor mishaps have been re- ceived. Attorney General P. O. Sathre is Cooperating in the program and has called on states attorneys to prosecute careless drivers. He has offered the assistanc~ of his department. The reports of accidents, also made to local officials, are being studied with a view to determining whether needless road hazards are responsible for mishaps. Flannigan said that where it appears dangerous spots in the roads contribute to accidents, ‘steps will be taken to eliminate them. ‘Warnings are being issued daily of poor road conditions and a close check oaneee maritally by fighting once week “We like to fight—eet’s fun,” said the fiery Mexican actress. “We'll do eet every week.” They enjoyed this week's dispute three days ago and still occupied sep- arate establishments Thursday. ‘But they've already made up, Miss Velez. said, and expect to be together again shortly. Two weeks ago they lived apart for all of a day. ‘The quarrels, she ‘said, are simply demonstrations of love for each other and she was emphatic in saying a divorce was not contemplated. Congressmen Boost Private Legislation * Roepe uaa fe on, Ano ‘Tentative pl lor @ pro- pashlogion. Feb. 8.—()—An; 's gram of education, probably by use| bill has a chanc. Thursday in of posters urging greater caution on | house. pte ae itomobile president's legisiati we auly al au nt ive. program mos fatalities has spurred on the safety| passed on to the senate, have adopted work by which. it is aimed to reduce|a policy they figure will quiet some this toll. In 1933, automobile deaths) Democrats and enhance the re-elec- ne ts Peder umbered 121, the highest of year. tion chances of them Inflationist Leader in the history of the state. ‘Thursday, for inatance, the house isfi ii (ee Genie Satisfied With Laws|? Fis of News From ee oe eee Washington, Feb. 8.—(?)—The homa—is satisfied it is on the way,|* Throughout World (By The Associated Press) Rockford ani Coal City, Ill, a Superior, Wis. the gang, said George T. Scully, state superin- tendent of paroles, specialized in supplying ron degigs 3 girls for disord- erly houses in the Negro and Chi- nese districts of Chicago. Assistant State’s Attorney Julius Sherwin, investigating the case, said more than 40 girls had been induced to escape from the Gen- eva institution, only to find them- ives in the hands of white slav- ers. ‘The arrests were made in a raid ‘Wednesday night on a hotel here. Bix of the 26 prisoners taken in the raid recently escaped from the home for wayward girls, authori- ties said. Gold Stocks Again Hit New w High Mark Washington, Feb. 8.—(?)}—Govern- ment gold stocks reached $7,031,081,- 685 Thursday for a new high. This represented nearly a million dollar increase over Wednesday's fig- ure of $7,030,146,12¢, Th dollar profit on the gold supply also mounted from panaens to indicating gold from bearding. statement.gave no in- from the two Leading Figures in Sensational Bremer Case Pictured above are the leading fig- ures in the sensational kidnaping of Edward G. Bremer, St. Paul banker, who was freed at midnight Wednesday near Rochester, Minn, Shown above are the kidnap vic- tim, his wife, Adolph Bremer, his fath- er, and Otto Bremer, his uncle and a noted financier. Below is pictured the $200,000 in 25,000 separate bills, all fives and tens, Prepared by the Bremers as ransom upon instructions of the kidnapers, Whether or not the ransom was paid, and if so how, was not immediately learned. RULES GOVERNING CWA EMPLOYMENT ARE MADE PUBLIC County Unemployment Manag- er Must Select Workers; Can Not Delegate Authority A compilation of rules and regula- tions governing CWA employment was made public Thursday by John E. Williams. executive secretary of the CWA in North Dakota. Under the ruling only citizens of the United States or aliens:who have declared their intention of becoming citizens are entitled to be classified as CWA workers. Persons who have not registered in reemployment offices can be selected for CWA work and every assignment to a CWA job must be made by the reemployment committee and the re- ployment manager of the county in which the applicant lives. County Men in Charge ‘The duty of selecting employes rests vpon the county reemployment com- mittees and manager and can not be delegated to projects foremen, county commissioners, township supervisors, village trustees, city commissioners or mayors, or anyone else. The county reemployment manager may receive information and recommendations trom these officials but it is his duty and the duty of the reemployment committee of the county to make the selections of employes on CWA proj- ects. After being first assigned to work by the employment office work- ers will be reassigned to projects by the assignment office of the CWA. No person under 15 years of age |hood. can be emoloyed on acivil works proj-} Judge Christianson, who last year ect, according to the ruling. {was awarded the Silver Beaver, re- Fire preference shall be given, !ceived a boy scout trophy from the where they are qualified, to ex-serv-|troops of Bismarck, for his work in icemen with dependants. The next|the advancement of Scouting. preference will be given to non-serv-| Former Governor George F. Shafer, icemen with dependents. Third pref-/, member of the court, was among erence will be given to qualified ex-|the speakers who presented awards. servicemen without dependants and| The KFYR Boy Scout band opened the fourth class will consist of non- the program with a musical concert. service men without dependants. | 4 number of selections were played by Ex-servicemen are those who have ithe band as a part of the program served in the army of the United |quring the evening. States during war time and include) after the general assembly at 7:15 soldiers of the World War and Span-|entrance was made by members of ish-American War, who will receive|the court and G. M. Constans, chair- vqual consideration. man, called the Court of Honor to Farmers Not Empolyed order. “Farmers are not ordinarily classed] “Scouts were then presented with as unemployed owing to the fact that |/badges and certificates of advance- they have livestock and other inter-|ment, Bismarck Troop No. 6 won the ests to care for, however, owing to the | attendance banner. extreme crop failure of the past sea. Program Is Broadcast At 8 o'clock the court went on the air over the local broadcasting sta- tion. H. J. Duemeland lead the sing- ing of “America.” Dr. J. O. Arnson, ‘commissioner of the council, read President Roosevelt's proclamation for a general scout mobilization on 7) HARK BOYS ARE GIVEN AWARDS Robert Byrne and Judge Christianson More than 50 Bismarck Boy Scouts were honored Wednesday when they received advancements in rank at the scout Court of Honor held in the World War Memorial Building audi- torium. Also honored were Judge A. M. Christianson and. Robert Byrne. Byrne, a scoutmaster, was presented with the Silver Beaver medal by the members of Missouri Valley Area council of Scouts, in appreciation of outstanding service to American boy- No farmer who is not in need can be considered as unemployed and such farmers are not entitled to register or be assigned to any CWA project,” the ruling holds. | “EON DEBACLE [5 HELD CAUSE OF BY COURTOPHONOR TROUBLE IN FRANCE Boy Scouts Honor sslesacedinaancaiis tesa i aatlnte: Republic to Trim Fi- nancial Sails Seen as Source of Unrest (Copyright, 1934, by The Associated Press.) New York, Feb. 8.—(#)—The unrest in France has its roots, in the opin- ion of financial authorities familiar with French conditions, in the re- fusal of that republic to capitulate with the depression. Desperate efforts to maintain the economic structure of the boom days have kept the cost of living high and tax burdens remain crushing. in- comes have dwindled. The flareup is regarded primarily as another manifestation of the di- lemma of continued high outgo with Persistently shrinking income. French business and financial statistics have Seeined until recently to indicate that the world-wide spell of hard times was dealing lightly with France, but students of international finance say the statistics have failed to reveal the whole story. At the London economic confer- ence last summer, members of Amer- ican and other delegations were as- tonished to hear Frenchmen assert informally that any severe shock to French economic stability would bring Fascist and radical movements in France threatening extreme violence. One Frenchman was then heard privately to expostulate, “Do you think if we had 2,000,000 or more un- employed workmen in France on a bare subsistence dole as in England,|here, that they would sit quietly about on park benches as they do here? Of ‘course not. They would be rioting.” The drop in the tourist business has been particularly severe, since pounds sterling and dollars buy from 35 to 40 per cent less in France. Plan to Sterilize Germany’s Negroes Saturday. Robert Ackerman was singularly honored when he was Presented a ects. A heavy taxpayer is ordinarily |the Eagle Scout badge by J. N. Ro- not in need, and the payment of taxes|herty. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. is an argument against employment,” |G. Ackerman, were with him during the letter concludes, the ceremony and Robert received the badge through his Washburn Man Dies mother. +Charles Liessman led the Scouts in 4 @ renewal of the Scout Oath. After At Local Hospital Omund J. Olson, 49 , farmer the closing of the Court of Honor by ingle, and stockman of near Washburn, died the chairman, Scout Executive Paul O. Netland gave the Scoutmasters in a local hospital at 1:40 a. m. Thurs- day morning. Olson was bore in Nor- “Many farmers claim because they have paid taxes for a long time they are entitled to work on ree Proj- benediction. The program was con- cluded with the pire of the Star Ba Berlin, Feb. 8.—()—Hein Schroeder, eugenics authority, wants Germany's sterilization program extended to in- clude negroid children in the Rhine- land and Ruhr districts. Writing in the newspaper Deutsche Zeitung, he estimated that the country has at least 600 children of Negro fathers—French colonial soldiers sta- tioned in the two districts during the war. Their mothers, he added, still live in the districts invaded. Sterilization is needed for the pro- tection of the children themselves, Schroeder contended. He pointed out they are German citizens and could ST. PAUL BANKER IS FREED ON PAYMENT OF UNNAMED AMOUNT Wounds on Head, Suffered at Time of Abduction, Healed During Captivity IS EXHAUSTED AND NERVOUS Contractor Friend of Family Delivered Money; Aged Father Is Happy St. Paul, Feb. 8—(®)—Ransomed with an undetermined amount of money, Edward G. Bremer, seized by kidnapers for $200,000 Jan. 17, was freed Wednesday night after a 23-day imprisonment in an unlocated hides’ out. Wounds about the head, which he had suffered when spirited away by Aged Man Thankful For Return of Son 8t. Paul, Feb. 8—(?)—Thank- fulness for the return of his eldest son, held 23 days by kidnapers who demand $200,000 ransom, was ex- |, Thursday by the aged father of Edward G. Bremer. The statement, handed to re- |; porters by Otto Bremer, uncle of | the banker, chairman of the board of the American National bank and head of the Minnesota Home Owners’ Loan corporation, said: “I greatly appreciate the per- sonal interest of the president and the governor and the splendid co~ |; operation given by the press and the radio. “The city, state and federal lew }j enforcing authorities have been most kind in their efforts and of- fers of assistance. Above all, I will never forget their hunsane |. willingness to stand by when my pleas convinced them that Ed- ward's life was in serious “No sacrifice has been too gent fF for my brother Otto, Walter Ma- gee, Clarence Newcomb and others |) who at great risk have done thetr part. “It is my earnest prayer thet other fathers and mothers will be |; spared the agony of a similar or- |/ deal.” The statement was signed by Adolph Bremer. H the gang, were healed, Dr. Joseph | Sprafka, personal friend of the 37-! year-old banker said, though the vic-' tim was weak, exhausted, and “very, very nervous.” Dr. Sprafka was summoned soon after the son of Adolph Bremer,’ had returned home after being thrown ; out on a highway near or at Roches- Seek Two Thugsin {| Hunt for Kidnapers St. Paul, Feb. 8—(?)}—The Min- neapolis Journal Thursday said an intensive search has been launched for Freddie Barker and Alvin Kar- pis in connection with the kidnap- ing of Edward G. Bremer, banker. Barker and Karpis, the Journal said, are wanted at West Plains Mo., and West St. Paul, Minn., on murder charges and are known to have frequented the Twin Cities just prior to the Bremer abduction. The Journal said officials inves- tigating the Bremer case have rea- son to believe Barker and Karpis were the actual kidnapers and that they probably were engaged by a Twin Cities gang to execute the crime. ter, Minn., about 85 miles south of ‘Wednesday night. Dr. Sprafka revealed a ransom had been paid but did not know how much. ‘Three men in a small sedan, meme bers of the gang of six or seven which held the president and owner of the Commercial State bank prisoner, freed him about 8 p. m., Wednesday. Bremer was unshaven. He had been either pegs or his eyes taped during tie lnprizonment, friends of the fam- ily said. ‘Adolph Bremer issued a statement expressing his beppines on over his son's return and thanking friends and the president’ and Governor Floyd — Olson for their interest while and believe: the nation is headed out} CUBAN SITUATION QUIET vate . lal «is at Ls ees mig lla Ea Ge CHa Inererr Stoel Is Noted ——— ‘ e silve- rat said | apparent a pares aE ‘Thursday his Job was done, that all|strike threat squelched, President! Former Film Star or Steel OLER | sisters, Mother Confesses pocket of the car, then placed the inflationary legislation necessary | Mendieta took precautioi measures Ne Fork, Feb, 8: Sse two “bundles of money” on the seat. zt. was on the statute books and that it|to guard against terrorism. Several Will Marry Again) , ev ¥ ie foereaaing To Drowning Child eas OP up io President Roosevelt to| bombs during the night. prince zelenere ane, oe is see it through. 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The|and him in a pond, waived the currency may be necessary, ete EE Ee ie pester, om, Ponselle, a mezzo soprana of the Met- presentations were made by Judge He said the inflationary movement incy federation, aligned ageinst| ropoli Fred Jansonius. 4s under way, that money had been| Reich! in the 2 New first class scouts are Robert Bowman, Gregory of |don, Bob Melville, Joseph At cuoeed en % on Page pee Te) Dahlen, John Jor- Beceer, Jon she, Sooner ee wenen < eaeeee of the baby because it was born out " lof wedlock.