The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 31, 1934, Page 1

The Weather | eee ae | ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1934 PRICE FIVE CENTS Langer Wrote Leader Checks Report Scattered Showers in StateFormerEmploye FALL NOT ENOUGH [Lanier Old Hand At Making Exposer|| set Grin nieynan +; Avers Erickson TO SETTLE DUST; 3 = gam | Signed in Blank OUSTED MEMPHIS “BOSS? IN °15 MERCURY IS LOWER' Gave City Four Mayors in One Day Witness Tells Federal Jury He Saw One Order on Bank of North * * ee Popping into Bismarek this week on | without having sufficient funds in the Dakota Filled Out in Governor’s Handwriting Grain Prices Skyrocket on Alf|a tour of the drouth-stricken states, eats a meet it. He faced such a Over State Senator’s Signature Markets as No Real Re- |H#"Der Leech, distinguished reporter |Crimp alone, ‘Others in the ist felt Crump alone. Others in the list felt lief Is in Sight GOVERNMENT SPEEDS WORK Will Begin Buying Cattle From Public corruption 1015 = Area Soon as Possible, (Endl vereby crested ea insane ween Heid tain ie = : Perhaps Friday which subsequently was given men-| The heat began to operate in the Governor William Langer’s handwriting appeared in the tion in the famous “Believe It or|other direction, and something un- body of a check which was one of a group signed in blank by Scattered showers fell Thursday throughout North Dakota but none of them was heavy enough to settle the dust and the drouth was unbroken. Prices of all grains skyrocketed on the leading markets as a result of weather news, wheat making the maximum rise of 5 cents a bushel per- mitted under the rules of the ex- changes at Chicago and Minneapolis. Meanwhile the government moved swiftly with its program of purchas- ing cattle which are reported dying for lack of feed and water and ex- pects to begin actual operations by Friday. The official thermometer registered It that T Police advanced the theory the girl i, 70 at 1 o'clock Thursday, 27 degrees| whereby any 10 citizens, by signing 6] eared Oe Oe, aenneaters took her own life by soaking her Chaput, business manager of “The Leader” and one of the de- cooler than at the same time Wed- Petition could toroe trial of any pub-| lesson that they have been more dis- pecearntirtiartortd bei) ree Hg fendants, had a desk in the reception room. She was cross- nesday. Ie on charges of mis-|creet than of yore, although the elec- | ae - | examined briefly. feasance in office. tion system used there drew much ing torch. it Light rains were reported in Max, |/°TSuie Her fi The government charges that the defendants conspired to to a tion fe r father, pictured right, doubts ae Pe * + Sanish, Parshall, Washburn, Napoleon, |under ‘that statute, getting 10 citic|wiecir urren the ooron sew eee this theory and has hired criminolo- _| solicit contributions from federal employes for support of “The Kulm, Beach and Dickinson, Bis-jzens of no particular prominence to|ago but now seems to have been eat | eee. ssion, Sherrard Ewing, N sprinkling drops) sign the petition. largely forgotten. ares are the murderers. Recalled to the'stand at the afternoon session, Trai ig, New twice Thursday forenoon. ‘What happened immediately there- Bventually, Crump was restored to Johnson is a candidate for the Re- York City, who set up the federal relief system in this state, testified that High temperatures were general after, according to Leech, made Mem- Political grace and now is @ congress- Public gubernatorial nomination in numerous complaints regarding methods of employment and assessments throughout the state on Memorial) phis history. Crump, powerfully en-|man and still a political power in the the golden state, for political purposes had been received in Washington. Day. The highest mark was set at|trenched and vindictive by nature, |state. He made a special trip to North Dakota to discuss the matter with Gov- Fecords "were etaahed. at Grand On the 10 Felators, Most ‘of them took Gang caecnrvenarice bessaeere (oa ; be jeopardized ReLtnicceouuvsoctraed? pee pees . E were y because, at oung ™ aring spectacles, En Fup woe th re tf "Sa age ras ee ect LET STEAMY IN /"S,Pavis Cun Stars. TRAGEDY STRIKES |smetiss steer Senco’ ot, Racca a 7 » & tel phis Press, @ Scripps news| » and court he was em) e governor's rom. , » ys day was 1¢4, operator, quickly lost his job. Another, |watched the collapse of ‘the ‘poiltical Take Singles Matches 1933. for the Chicago Daily News, renewed an old friendship with P. W. Lanier, U. 8. district attorney, looked in at the trial of the Langer case in federal court and then remarked to local scribes that “Lanier seems born to get into things like. that.” For Lanier, according to Leech, dis- tinguished himself as an enemy of Not” cartoons of Edward Ripley. The story, so Leech tells it, begins with the foundation of the city of Memphis, Tenn., as a rendezvous for all sorts of “blacklegs” horse-thieves and gamblers of the lower Mississippi valley. In time there grew up a rich and thriving city, but the system of government which was early adopted there persisted and in 1915 was per- sonified by Mayor Edward H. Crump, boss of the city and county govern- ment political ring which controlled public affairs. Lanier Forces Action Everything was rosy for the lads who fattened at the public expense when into the situation stepped a lanky young lawyer who threw a large and effective monkey wrench into was P. W. Lanier. the Boss’ displeasure. Efforts were made to bluff Lanier but these failed dismally and, even- tually, other agencies took up the cause and demanded a cleanup. The Pressure from the better elements of the city grew so strong that the state eventually was forced to intervene in the case and Lanier was appointed usual happened in the Memphis city hall. The city commissioners, to avoid trial, resigned in order one » On that day Memphis had four different mayors. It was this fact which Ripley subsequently made known to the world in his “Believe It or Not.” . Political Gang Ousted As a result of Lanier’s activities the gang was “out” for the first time in history. A special session of the leg- islature was called at which the recalls, and as such gave the Memphis police department “the only cleaning up it ever had.” Later Lanier left Memphis and after Pictures above are Miss Virginia Johnson, 22, socially prominent daughter of California's state trea- surer, whose mysterious death by burning has stirred the west coast. Her body was found in a garage near her home, charred almost be- yond recognition. Gives Detailed Description of Scene When ‘Publisher’ of Leader Oscar E. Erickson, publisher of “The Leader”, state adminis- tration paper, testimony showed Thursday in the trial of North Dakota's chief executive and seven others in federal court here. nature of Erickson, and the title “The Leader”. attorneys had promised him a job in their office if he agreed to testify in the trial. This Dolve denied, adding that he had placed applications for a position with several governmental agencies but had little hope they would be successful. mail” came to the governor’s office, where, she said, Oscar SAYS CHAPUT ACTIVE IN GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Signed Unfilled Orders for Money on Deposit in Bank to Newspaper's Credit Through S. H. Dolve, Fessenden attorney and former em- ploye in the governor’s office, the government brought out tes- timony that Erickson signed checks in blank, checks that were attached in book form, and that later one of these checks ap- peared, filled in, in the governor’s handwriting, over the sig- Under cross-examination Dolve was asked if government Marguerite Fredericks, Mandan, stenographer in Governor Langer’s office and secretary to the pardon board, next was called to the stand and testified that “some of ‘The Leader’s’ Light Showers Fall @ milkwagon driver, gave a check'ring and Lanier’s triumph. Some localities, including Beach and Napoleon, received light showers. Rain that did fall was absorbed in a few minutes. Continuance of the extreme heat added to the alarm over the drouth situation. The government machinery resentatives and the chance of regain- “Yes,” replied Dolve, who said he had refused to give a signed state- ing the prized tennis trophy from ment up to the present time. was matteo ig med Labia cle Great Britain, duties in the governor's office?” Lanier asked. ting the 96 i )- | Great 5 “what our duties vi 's a ler . sprermment of handrdao WORRYING COUNTRY WITH WORKS BODY eon en cag en a BU eapseet rer nas Cte a Oh Sid general otfie monks the signature.” le ; " 2, . y ive é si ee eran see reas rae — — a of letters—tal Pe “Just above the signature of Exick- eel Says Dolve Is Not a Friendly Witness As he sat in the witness chair, District Attorney P. W. Lanier leaned forward and asked: AT PICNIC P Y “You refused to give a signed statement before the grand jury?” Defense attorneys objected and Lanier explained, “This is only for the purpose of showing that I have not a friendly witness.” ‘The court allowed the witness to answer. Baltimore, May 31.—()—Confident of winning the doubles, the only POR RENDEZVOUS | xssms: ue tscr-snen government of hundreds of thousands of drouth-stricken cattle, simultane- York Harbor : ‘son, in the governor's handwriting = UG Lanier ssked him if Oscar Chaput, vere the words, ‘The Leader,” Dolve ously to aid their financially-stricken business manager’ of “The Leader”, 1014 the jury. New York, May 31—(#)—The fleet of the United States steamed in from the sea Thursday to kee} a rendezvous owners, Cash to the farmer without deduc- "i tions for shipping expenses, commis. |ROosevelt May Be Forced to Act| 58¥8 Attitude Toward Diversion was in the governor's office. Saw Harold McDonald sions, or other charges was the word to Prevent Tieup in Steel and Water Conservation Mrs. Gladys Dreiss, 27, principal of] «tHe was not there at first.” Dolve] ranier asked if Dolve had ever seen sent out by Dr. E. W. Sheets as he J Menoken school, was drowned Wed-| said. “He came April 24, 1933.” Harold McDonald, itor for “The and represshtatives of six drouth- Textile Mills Is Discouraging para nesday evening in Apple Creek, about| “what was his business there, do|reader,” yer} aaa, a atendante stricken states outlined a plan aimed . Rae commander-in-chief, the five miles north of Menoken, where|you know?” in the governor's office. Dolve said to aid agriculture. me Washington, May 31.—()—A sub-|* ‘There were 96 ships in all; dread she had gone with a party of five! “He was organizing ® newspaper—{ne had “infrequently.” Cattle unfit for food will te killed) washington, May 31—()—Threats| committee of 's special house drouth @ ps in all; dread- others for a Memorial Day picnic. |The Leader,’” Dolve said. “Did e him eathie hich eprraiaers see fi to ship Of strikes in two great industriey|Fellef committee was prepared to re- airctatt’carriom and tie loner crett She was believed to have been| “Did he have any other duties?” |onccxs fom the how? oe NY cattle which apy ad port to the full committee ‘Th 2 be taken with cramps while swimming] “Not that I know of.” “ ” steel and cotton textiles—lay on the}iig Thursday |carrying supplies, Altogether they r hi é 4 »| “I couldn't say that I have.” Dolve si very discouraging attitude” we in water which was approximately| “Did he have a desk in the office?’ “ administration's doorstep Thursday. |part of the public Works administra-|or t0.000 nection oY | Will Give Opening Address of|seven feet deep at the place where she| “Not that T know of.” sald ESD onal waa working ter, ehe ‘The prospect grew that President] tion toward a policy of water conser-|end ¢000 Cie ee eamen Cisappeared from sight, Was Langer's Man “He liciting 5 t of Roosevelt would have to step into the| vation in the drouth-ridden central|’ Not’ since err t-wer review. ot| PAAROER’ Conference. at ODE TESS of the party, all ine] «where did he stay when he W8S|caisries of nie) Dolve said. breach to avert serious tieup in| west. 3018 has there been sucit a parade of Church Thursday Night |°*Pe*t,® were unable to re-|there?” ‘He was asked if McDonald came to both industries. The report was the result of s dis-| American naval power us that which y Nigh cover her body. They were Mr. and) “He never stayed long.” the governor's office to get his pay, A general strike call by the United! cussion with PWA officials of headed into New York harbor Thurs- ee ane aes ng When he came, with whom would/and Dolve testified he did not know. er he i pre ging ul a “hal Mao a a hen iy nc. Gower ane” Dee Sage” 1 sr oe ~ 7 \- i “ * as commander then, bul as sssistant| speaker and guest of honor at the an-|cken, rank Watchzel and Chester|"*Doive said Chaput “when he first cone nee Smnlores 0f tae (Dem., comme ery. aes, ual sontaensiorn alee of Sherman recovered the body etter in|came, to Bismarck” was in the gov-/}** orcre pteeahgeg a American lethodist pal which |search which was successful until | ernor’s office “frequently.” - l organization their marked change since that 4 Dolve explained. ding the tate to te i ip Gol ta (Gas. and anemen ter change when |Chens, With & worship nervite a about an hour after Mrs. Dreiss dis- asked him if he knew! unig you ever see Erickson go in Lanier Erickson, one of the defendants and there at times?” Lanier asked, s . Dolve said he did. ‘a » and were told government sur-|the fleet leave Hampton Roads, Va..l” an members and friends of the {ation failed. Her body was brought * fiid you ever see him at the gov-| “I saw him in the office,” Dolve in 1907 for @ trip around the world.| church are invited to join the 40 to Bismarck replied. Dolve was not cross-exam- pas- by County Coroner W. E. "g office?” : scent di tate ether! re ue "ee ae et America was a firsterate navel power,| tHe, aay at the service. Rev. Water| Mrs. was completing her first) «Did you ever see Erickson sign any "onc. ors, wererecusation, fe Tn 1918—Assistant Secretary of the| =;,Valer, Pastor of the local CT ele Principal of the Menoken/ checks in the governor's office?” La-["°E0t, Clary. editor of The Slate Ree preside. Bishop Magee . el lor a second! nier i e, a ermiyacmteed are ak | ies ne tans a ua-|SE ES aesten | cama aden san ay" E . * Aid, un- “When was ig a TeV Oreadnaughis Te'kice’ °°" |der direction of Mrs. W. B. Couch,| Funeral services will be conducted| “wither in May or June, 1033,” re-|_ He told of a meeting in the gover. America hae followed the tead of| Will give an informal reception hon-|®! the Perry funeral home at 2:30| called Dolve. Pe Pee at eae eee the great European sea powers in|Fing the visiting pastors and their |o’clock Saturday afternoon with Rev.| “Were those checks in a check book adopting the “dreadnaught” principie| Wives at the church parlors. An in-| Theodore C. Torgerson, pastor of the| of separate?” of warship bullding. Some of the Community church, McKenzie, in| “They were in s check book,” Dolve | Prese! batt ips which participated in that charge. Rev. Torgerson will be as-| described. review fotm the nucleus of the pres- sisted by Rev. Walter E. Vater, pas-| Lanier asked him if the checks were ent navy. sing @ group of selections. Light re-|tor of McCabe Methodist Episcopal|‘in a big check-boook, with three The fleet had performed meritorious| freshments will be served. Mrs. J. A.|church of this city. rows, or # little check book, with one service in the world war. It had not|L#rson has arranged music for the| Mrs. Dreiss leaves a daughter, Mil-| row of checks?” taken part in any major engagement | °ccasion. dred Joan, age 5, her father and| Dolve replied “there was one row of during the cited increases in|routh conditions,” said Hildebrandt, ie Sited Reiets Ped shake’ || anisetion hae a is iio "Thirty-eight ove = poesvnih summer, the German int \- Tout an = avenue, 4 unsold stocks and’ decreases in un-|® former mehber of the South Dakota ine toe a oa Seattle, Wash., and a brother, also of [seme commission. 4 lanes safe, had transported soldiers,| Problems conducted by Bishop Magee. had assisted in suppressing the sub-|During an intermission, Mrs. F. marine and mine menace. Norris of Mandan, accompanied by ‘Thursday, passing before the review| Mrs. Forrest M. Davis, will sing a/ Saturday noon. ship Indianapolis and President|/sroup of numbers. Rev. Alfred Roe, Roosevelt wag a fleet that New York-| district superintendent, and Mrs. Roe|41 MEET DEATH IN ers who remember the earlier con-|Will give a fellowship luncheon for| HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE centration did not recognize. the pastors and their wives at the Twelve huge ‘battleships, compara-| church parlors at 12:15 o'clock. slow. sluggish—the bulldogs} The afternoon program includes de- of the fleet, designed to give and take|votions led by Rev. C. T. Ensign, | tion. Punishment; but not to run away address, Hard 4 Waite pollen amit nother Roose Of the counties already selected, faite, deputy public works adminis- | 8 velt—Theodore—saw 100 are in North and South Dakota, t—the | trator, church Panhandle, and 21 a if é i é Ep § is g H a see € who mt 5 per cent would want g Fi 8 2 2 i EREENE fal f 4 ETE the , Be Lighted by Fall|““ihs"wrawero, top traverus LiF a fp | ge i Ea EEE: a & i F Ey] Free Ue | Rif 25 s 3 i ak z ite i 4 a ‘ i i