The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 20, 1934, Page 2

2 CONVICTED BANKER || Who Started This Drouth, Anyway? FACING LONG TERM) ANSWER IS ‘NOBODY KNOWS’ Guilty on 16 Counts of Malpractice Qoseph W. Harriman ront| World Dry Siege Is Still Puzzle| Chicago, June 20.—()—Who start- Yerkes observatory at William Bay, ed this drouth, anyway? ume ine Sea ee idiieer Ek r |think there may be an in cone The Judges would lke to fix the) rection but, if so, that connection is blame on somebody or something— | not definitely known.” sun spots, or maybe deforestation, the; The dry siege has brought water depression, the Versailles treaty. Scientists, taking cognizance of the | ficials, damage to crops in France and drouth that overspreads vast regions’ America and concern to the farmers lin the United States, England, France of many grain growing nations. Anx- and their neighbors, agree the best'icty has prompted peasants in Rus- answer to the question: “Why the sia and the archbishop of York drouth?”—"“Nobody knows.” |in England to pray for rain and Mo- “There is no simple connection be- | hammedans have offered animal sac- tween the drouth and the sun spots,” | rifices to Allah in the interest of ob- said Dr. Otto Struve, director of the | taining relief. hope of drawing information from her|from Fargo, on the selection and jabout the American woman's disap-| making of collars and cuffs. A final pearance. | business meeting was held shortly be- The two have different lawyers, the fore noon, at which time plans were first evidence of a breach. Her at-} made for the camp next year. torney, Leopold Bestermann, said she| Delegates visited the state historical was “just another victim of another) museum Tuesday afternoon and later clever svvindler.” witnessed a demonstration in knot- HOLD ANNUAL CANE prepared act for the “stunt night” Officials Speak at Tues-' program. In the opening program Sunday, day Sessions; 42 Dele- gates Are Enrolled New York, June 20.—(#)—Joseph ‘W. Harriman, fallen potentate of fi- nance, and his subordinate, Albert M. Austin, were parted Wednesday— Harriman facing prison, Austin free. Stolid. steel grey haired Harriman— banker before Austin was born—j ‘was convicted in United States district | court late Tuesday on 16 counts of banking malpractice. Austin was ac- guitted. Harriman, 67, former president of the defunct Harriman National Bank & Trust Company, sat with bowed head. Austin, 41, former vice presi- dent, wept silently. Harriman’s conviction of falsifying bank records to the extent of $1.713,- 225, and misapplying $600,000 carried @ maximum penalty of 80 years im- prisonment, $80,000 fine—or both. Judge John C. Knox set next Wed- nesday for sentence. Trunk Studied for Clues to Mystery’ Vienna, June 20.—(P\—Vienna chemists studied dark stains resembl- ing human blood on a trunk Wednes- day—stains which may reveal the fate! State @f the missing Agnes Tufvertson. ‘Tt was the trunk found in the apart- ment of Captain Ivan Poderjay, despite his insistence he had not pen the lnavenans erie woman lawyer since shortly after tl quarried in New yok Be es Forty-two Burleigh county 4-H Through a woman, one apparently | Club delegates were enrolled in the of many in the dashing Poderjay'’s|@nnual camp which opened at the life, Vienna authorities sought light| Bismarck Indian school Sunday eve- also on the international mystery. 8. ‘The prosecuting attorney grilled an-| Dr. Maysil M. Williams, state health other of Poderjay's “wives,” Susanne | director, spoke to the club members Ferrand, who was found living in| Tuesday morning following an ad- the apartment with him here. dress by Miss Lillian Cook. director Rumors of a break between Poder-| of the state library commission. Ses- day, self-styled retired Yugoslavian| sions are under the direction of Miss officer, and Miss Ferrand spurred | Brekke. de babar to sl Ere aigeted apes levot music appre ion, Wear FOR SUPREME COURT singing games and folk dances. Fol- l Saal Miss Pauline M. Reynolds, assistant state 4-H club leader, presided at “Candle-lighting” ceremonies. Mon- day morning Maynard Stephens from the state historical society gave an illustrated lecture on wood carving. The encampment closes with a@ dinner Wednesday noon. Delegates enrolled are: John De- haan and Teddy Pillsbury, Moffit; Leona Broehl, Helena Broehl, Elsie Hochhalter, Ruth Hochhalter, Dorris Johnson, Helen Johnson, Hilma John- son, Ellie Murrey, Mary Pearson, Helen Pearson, Neva Noon and Annie Tricka, Wilton; Bernice Chapin, Verna Gertz, Vera Koon, Janet Mc- Cann, Virginia McCann, Ruth Nelson, Margaret Ann Ness, Evelyn New- comer, Audrey Pederson, Vernice Pederson, Mrs. G. W. Schlabach, Lois Schlabach and Mildred Wright, Dris- coll. Velma Corinne Dyrstad and Betty| Jo Wildfang. Sterling; Violet L. John- son, Mary Poole, Susan June Poole and Alice Spitzer, Baldwin; Dorothy Hubbell, Ellen Mae Hubbell, Vivian Knowles, Gladys Lien, and Maxine See, Wing; Wayne Fallgatter and Russell E. Shafer, Kintyre; Catherine Dietrich, Bismarck; and Burton Naaden, Braddock. { lowing this a demonstration was given by Miss Julia Brekke, clothing expert People’s Forum (Editor's Note)—The Tribune wel- comes letters on subjects of inter- est, Letters dealing with contro- versial religious subjects, which attack individuals unfairly, oF which offend good taste and fair play will be returned to the writ- ers. All letters MUST be signed. If you wish to use a pseudonym, sign the pseudonym first and your own name beneath it. We will re- spect such requests, We reserve the right to delete such parts of letters as may be necessary to conform to this policy and to re- quire publication of a writers name where justice and fair play make it advisable. Baldwin, N. D. June 18, 1934. Editor Tribune: In your issue of June 16, in the “Forum” I noticed my name men- {tioned by one signed “A Radio Ex- pert.” When I write an article I surely heve the guts in me to sign my name to it. I have studied physics all my life, but I never sat in a witchcraft to Vote for PAT ROBERTS Candidate for Sheriff of Burleigh County He is a people’s man and @ veteran Your vote and support will be JUDGE C.W.BUTTZ DEVILS LAKE, N. 0. i Raised on North Dakota farm. Has lived in State 54 years. dudge Second District 22 ye: ‘Stands for prompt, economical, ij . Impartial, non-political courts. al (Paid Pol. Adv.) (Pol. Adv.) ease my mind, instead I use the “Di-/| Total this month to date 2.713 vine Code.” There's nothing spooky} Normal, this month to date . 2.43 about me. I have had some experi-|Total, January Ist to date . 3.87 jence with experts on my farm, and I} Normal. January st to date .... 8.05 was as much or more right than they| Accumulated deficiency to date 4.18 CONOMY R ER were. I seen some awfui stunts on my ———- farm by lightning (natural electricity) NORTH DAKOTA POINTS the same thing could happen with ar- High- Low- ALL PHONES 34—WE DELIVER tificial electricity. The Radio Ex- st i z pert does not change my mind and I 80 45 «(07 shall not eg the online any more. 86 52 97 ee sei yy jus ‘ours very truly, % 48 00 Raspberries — Plums — Apricots — Peaches JULIUS MEYER. 82 56 a Cherries — Cantaloupe — Loganberries Editor’s Note: It probably was + 51 an indiscretion to let “A Radio ex- “ee SS . : pert” make reference to Mr. Meyer Home Grown Tomatoes — Spring Chickens iy due“ Gicheee ite eer one 2a @ written by a flesh-and-blood man. 8 58 48 Cucumbers — Radishes — Green Peas — Cauliflower And any further letters from | Ui cldy “4 rt ry Head Lettuce — Green Onions — Carrots gl Maren mill be weloome. u 3 53 G _ i Bold, Bad Bandit : a 8 ' * Parshal rocery Specials June 19th to June 25th | Is ’Fraid of Dark ne of ees —o 4 Rice, fancy Blue Rose, 3 Ibs. for .........-........19¢ Omaha, Neb, June 20—()—A 7 a 8 Miracle Whip, pint jar ..... windstorm that knocked over trees 9 55 0 and blew out numerous windows here Tuesday night blew a bit of luck to Ray Davis, a filling stas tion attendant. At the height of the storm, a holdup man had just taken $10 from the cash register. Then the lights went out. The robber departed hastily without waiting to scoop the re- mainder of the money from the tilt, Diamond Fancy Red Salmon, 16-0z. tall Sardines, '4s in pure olive oil, 2 for . Kippered Snacks, 4s, 3 for .... Mustard Salad, pint jar ........ Climaline Water Softener, pkg. Minneopa Baking or Sweet Chocolate, ',-Ib. cake é Kelloge’s Corn Flakes or Post Toasties, large pkg., Es oes Apion Kirk’s Hardwater Soap, 4 bars ... Tomato or Mustard Sardines, oval tins, 2 for........ California, if placed with one end in New York City, would extend to a |conservation pleas from English of-) Lives as Mother BANDITS FAIL IN BANK ROBBERY TRY’ Outlaws Labor for Hour to Get 5,600-Pound Safe on Truck; Give Up Guthrie, Okla., June 20.—(#)—Seven outlaws invaded the town of Crescent, near here, and held off scores of citi- zens for nearly an hour early Wed- nesday while they unsuccessfully tried to steal the safe of the Farmers and Merchants bank. Failing to obtain any loot, they drove away with a half dozen kidnap- ed persons, soon releasing all but one, night watchman Joe Stanfield, 46. The gunmen swept into town short- ly after 2 a. m., cut telephone lines, rounded up everyone they encounter- ed and backed a new winch-equip- ped truck up to the front of the bank. The plate glass window was shat- tered and a cable looped about the safe, containing $2,000. They swung the safe through the | Survivor of a suicide pact, Miss Mar- window to the sidewalk with a great/ garet Bott, 23, above, was found un- crash. conscious on a Chicago suburban ‘Then several of the thugs attempted | beach, her mother’s body beside her. for half an hour to boost the 5,600/The women had tied themselves to- pound safe to the truck while a gath-| gether and walked into Lake Michi- ering crowd of 75 or 80 persons was|gan to drown, fearing that a major held at bay by outlaws armed with] operation which the daughter faced sawed-off shotguns. would prove fatal. Finally the desperadoes gave it eS ; ————— up as a bad et os Heed their truck and smal jan their captives and sped out of town. Two of Three Bills ———— Washington, June 20.—(?)—Rail- | Weather Report way labor, at least, looked back upon the 73d congress’ closing session in FORECAST friendly retrospect for it passed two For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair|0f the three big measures the workers tonight; Thursday increasing cloudi-| wanted. ness and warmer. Only the success of the bills guar- For North Da- kota: Fair, warm- er extreme west portion tonight; ‘Thursday increas- ing cloudiness and amel their disappointment over warmer. For South Da- ee oe ata Wikies wiee an kota: Fair, cooler extreme east por- tion tonight; Thursday fair and “ror” Montan lontana: Generally fair to- WARMER night anc ursday; little change temperature. i For Minnesota: Fair, cooler in south, warmer near Lake Superior to- night; Thursday fair, warmer in west Portion. z Hane g HI i GENERAL CONDITIONS A low pressure area is centered over the upper Mississippi Valley (Minne- apolis 29.58) while higher pressure Prevails over the Pacific coast region (Seattle 30.04). Precipitation has oc: curred in the upper Mississippi ley and Red River Valley while else- generally fair. 3 where the weather is Temperatures are high the Mississippi Valley, weather prevails over the northwest. North Dakota ser and Wheat Re- jummary is ieee verre ending June 19, 1934, ie temperature averaged slightly above normal. Scattered showers, heavy central portion, beneficial to pestures and ranges, also late planted small grains, corn, flax and potatoes but too late for much early planted spring wheat which is heading short. Heavy feed crops most sec- tions. Livestock improving slowly. Bismarck station barometer, inches: 26.03. Reduced to sea level, 29.78. Missouri river stage at 7 a. m. 43 ft. 24 hour change, -0.8 ft. PRECIPITATION For Bismarck station: reductions in Minneapolis, cidy. Moorhead, cidy. Point near Jacksonville, Fla. Great Britain’s annual consumption of beer is 15 gallons per capita. Cap-Kota brand Raspberry or Strawberry Jam, 4-lb. jar .. : i 'VEN if you went to Chicago in ‘33, t Ee again. The best of inst EAS pale pow atvactons: Far opens May 26, Kak for ions, Fair free Northern Pacific Fair booklet Round $168 orien erage! ealy. Op. sale every week-end. Also low-cost All-Expense tours. 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