The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 29, 1934, Page 2

CONSPIRACY AIDES GET 13 MONTHS IN U. S. PENITENTIARY (Continued from Page One) dollars supposed to go to the destitute themselves in carrying out the purpose of the law. Visualizes Importance of Case “It is unfortunate in this country today that political or- ganizations are so powerful in our large cities and in some of our states that it seems impossible to enforce laws, and so powerful that they challenge the authority of the United States government itself from maintaining order and the enforcement of its laws. “The verdict of this jury leaves this court with nothing to do but to impose a sentence as an adjudgment of the court to Stik others from committing a like crime against the United tates. “The judgment of this court, therefore, is that the defend- ant, William Langer, serve a term of 18 months in the peniten- tiary and pay a fine of $10,000; the defendants, Oscar J. Chaput, Frank Vogel and R. A. Kinzer and each of them serve a term of 13 months in the federal penitentiary and pay a fine of $3,000. As to the defendant, Harold McDonald, because of his youth and because that, after all, he was but a hired agent of the other defendants, practically unemployed himself, the sen- tence of the court is that he serve a term of four months in the county jail at Bismarck, North Dakota. That will be all.” The judge imposed sentence, when, having denied motions for new trials, District Attorney Lanier arose and told the court: Lanier Asks for Sentencing “May it please the court at this time on behalf of the gov- ernment, pursuant to a verdict hereinbefore rendered and en- tered in the case of the government against William Langer, et al, we move the imposition of sentences.” : Threats of mob violence, spoken of freely before the trial opened in Bismarck, never materialized, although federal au- thorities are known to have taken precautions against disturb- ances. United States Deputy marshals were on hand as the time cf sentencing arrived, as they were when Langer and his asso- ciates were on trial in Bismarck. Langer in Cheerful Mood Langer, rested from the arduous campaign he had con- ducted since his conviction, was in a particularly cheerful mood. He strode into the court shortly before 2 p. m., saw his attorney, J. M. Hanley, and exclaimed: “Hello, Jim,” as he gripped the attorney’s hand. He then paid a visit to the press table, joked with news-/ papermen before Judge Miller ascended the bench, waved at! friends and chatted about the election returns. In the courtroom when sentence was pronounced were U. S. Senator Lynn J. Frazier, overwhelmingly renominated Wed- nesday along with the entire Langer ticket ; C. G. Bangert of En- derlin, Langer faction candidate for the supreme court, and At- torney General P. 0. Sathre, also renominated. Attorneys for the defense who were present included E. R. Sinkler of Minot, George Thorp of Fargo, F. J. Graham of Ellen- dale, P. B. Garberg of Fargo. District Attorney P. W. Lanier, and his assistant, Donald Murtha, were present in the interests of the government. When sentence had been pronounced, proceedings continued in the following order: Will Petition Appeal On Error Thorp—“At this time we wish an opportunity to file a peti- tion for allowance of appeal and the fixing of bond pending ap- peal, and we have prepared such petition with proposed assign- ment of error so far as we can assign error at this time; we also have prepared applications for extension of time for the prepara- tion of the record for the purpose of giving the official stenog- rapher an opportunity to prepare this extended record.” The court—“Yes.” Mr. Thorp—“Asking for such time as in the court’s mind is necessary with reservation that if that time is not sufficient we may apply further. I have here the formal petition for ap- peal.” The court—“Let me say, Mr. Thorp, probably that it will take a little time to sign up your petition for appeal and presen- tation of your bonds, which I understand you contemplate. Bonds have already been fixed; that is tentatively, and I will make it of record now; that the bond as to the defendant William Langer will be $10,000; as to the defendants Chaput, Vogel and Kin- zer, $5,000; as to Harold McDonald, it is not so important, no fine having been imposed. I will make it $1,000.” Mr. Sinkler—“We have $2,500.” Bonds Referred to Lanier | The court—“All right. Then the rule in this district is that the court will refer the bonds to the district attorney for approval as to form and sufficiency. That will undoubtedly take some time, a little time, and the court will now stay exe- cution of these sentences, various sentences imposed until Mon- day afternoon at 2 o’clock, if that is long enough.” Mr. Thorp—“I wish to say to your honor that it is neces- sary for me to leave Fargo Saturday by noon and we are ready. The only thing we have to do in order to perfect our petition for apres} is to insert the sentence. Our bondsmen are all in the city.” The court—“Let their bonds be referred to the district at- torney and the court will be here Saturday forenoon and will that be time enough to prepare it?” Mr. Thorp—“Yes, I think so. If the court will be around for a little while this afternoon I think—” The court—“You can do that but the court has already stayed execution of sentence until Monday noon and so the de- fendants are at liberty now.” Mr. Thorp—“We will get ready as soon as we can.” The court—“Under their present bond and you will have until Monday noon to take care of those details. If that should prove insufficient, if anything should happen you can apply to the court and you will undoubtedly receive any further time that may be necessary.” Mr. Sinkler—“I am now handing Mr. Lanier the bonds and will ask him to pass upon them.” The court—“I will be in the city Saturday forenoon in my office and if you will be there at about half past nine or ten o’clock why we undoubtedly can take care of all that.” Thorp—‘“Very well, your honor.” The court—“Execution is stayed. This court now stands adjourned.” With the proceedings over, Langer appeared to lose none of the cheerfulness he had displayed before court convened. The solemn group of defendants broke into a chatter among them- selves as court adjourned, and Langer was occupied in shaking hands with friends. His broad smile returned as he did this. A few minutes later, in company of his attorneys, Langer FOR RENT ‘One unfurnished t. : aperienins City ors, naa, at the stove. vat once, | A. G. BURR JAMES MORRIS GEORGE H. MOELLRING Pictured above are the six men who! partisan League and by the Inde- will contest for three places on the| pendent Republicans, Butts, long » state supreme court at the general| district judge in the Devils Lake area, election this fall. ran as an independent and showed Burr and Morris were endorsed by|sttength which was surprising to the Jamestown convention of the Non-{ many people. R. L.. FRASER John Gray, nominated for state treasurer, and Harold appeals deny them relief, Langer and his associates plan to go to the United States supreme court. In view of these prospective legal proceedings, prison walls are mony months away, even should the higher courts deny them their pleas. \ ___ With the sentencing over, Langer faces another court ac- tion which is to be brought by Lieutenant Governor Ole H. Olson, who claims the governorship on the ground Langer’s conviction disqualifies him from holding office. While definite plans for challenging Langer’s qualifications as the Republican nominee in the fall elections have not been made, political op- ponents said such an action is certain to be brought. This ac- tion in all probability will await a decision on Olson’s contem- plated action to oust Langer from office. Langer’s Status Undetermined Just what Langer’s status is at present is undetermined, us he has announced he will fight to the last any proceedings brought to oust him or challenging his right to be a candidate on the fall election ballot. A court decision will be necessary to decide the question. : The circuit court of appeals does not meet until October or November, and it is possible that the court will not decide the appeal until after the November election. Involved in the ouster proceedings will be the question of whether the decision of the appeal courts is necessary before Langer loses any rights, or whether he lost citizenship and the right to serve in public of- fice when the sentence was pronounced, Prior to sentencing, Olson sought leave from the state su- preme court to bring ouster proc it the court declined to take jurisdiction “at this time.” Olson’s attorney said the re- quest will be renewed now that sentence has been pronounced. to the electorate and they were re- left the courtroom, going into Attorney Thorp’s office where the ONTINUE jected i pecial electi governor said he ma prepare a pe ae ae press. C from page one: D tember. wi ds ‘ree Until Appeal Conceived ‘Leader’ in Hospital Before sentence was imposed. Langer and the other defend- Langer’s Sentence Til_in the hospital when he was ants, according to friends, looked for a stitt —y See he 4 sens s Crimp _|svom in as governor, Langer there y Di ig up |, the defen wi ree unt Caree! i case is decided in the appeal court. Should the circuit court of pans ge tg ye 3 sein 5 ginning early in the summer of 1, he inavthe Frowedwork for it ponso! wi every AY lemploye of the ‘state was con- At ye Fea lyr diperatal | Nominated on Republican Ticket Pictured above are three of the candidates nominated by North Dakota Republicans for state office at Wednesday's primary election. They are Elmer Cart, nominated for a place on the state railroad board; Hopton, nominated for state insurance commissioner. J. M. ANDERSON Opponents at the fall election for the post of superintendent of public instruction will be Arthur E. Thomp- son, endorsed by the Democrats, and JM, Anderson, a Langer supporter. ‘Their names will appear on the no- Party ballot. oc cdle o227 RO ES ae eee Cc. G. BANGERT Moellring, an incumbent, was ap- Pointed to the bench upon the resig- nation of Judge L. E. Birdzell and was endorsed by the Langer faction of the league, as were Fraser and Bangert. Pl ‘His opponents were handicapped division and lack of funds ent mane no effective campaign. The result sober rma obi the Langer eRe ticket = publokn primary y, Hoped for Light Sentence Langer was confident when he went to Fargo to stand before Judge Miller for sentence. His supporters hoped that the primary victory would re- sult in a light sentence and Langer, himself, was optimistic, The court, however, treated him as it would any other convicted man. itiary for the gov- rages oiaredbntag blond 13 months for A. Vogel, high commissioner and chief political aide; and for R. A. Kinzer and Oscar Cha- put, fellow conspirators. Langer’s joy in his political victory was clouded by the action of a judge who doesn’t have to run for office and who enforced the law as he saw it. The rose of victory was covered with the ashes of defeat. Treasury Nips Plan Of Silver Gamblers Washington, June 29.—(#)—The treasury has nipped in the bud any Plans silver speculators may have had the HAROLD HOPTON to glean large profits by shipping er” Harold McDonald, given a light sentence Friday use he was merely the paid agent of the con- spiracy, was tossed into a Baad 7 students at the University of No: Dakota at Grand Forks for his soli- citation of professors and others there. Later, professors at the state university, agricultural college and normal schools banded together against the solicitation and no further efforts were made to collect from them. Later, however, a number of em- ployes at the state tuberculosis z the i DRESSES $3.95—Formerly to $25.00 11—Silks and Wools. Black and colors. 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