The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 4, 1935, Page 7

IN SENATE HALTED |; BY MOODIE RULING Effort by Stuoke to Force Ac- tion Abandoned; Left for Welford to Handle Announcement of disqualification of Governor Thomas H. Moodie by the state supreme court headed off &® move in the North Dakota senate Saturday to force resolutions on the Fargo strike out of committee on ‘ways and means. Debate on ® motion of Senator E. ©. Stucke of McLean to have the senate request the committee to re- port the resolutions to the main body came to a halt with nor Walter Welford, presiding over the body, was now acting governor. Stucke withdrew his motion, say- ing “it is not very often that I back |! up in a situation like this, but Mr. President, this is the last time, I be-jtures leve, that I am going to address you as president of the senate, after this Dakota.’ Stucke said, @ senate rule requiring thi of any committee to whom a Bill or resolution has been referred, shall, if 80 ordered by a vote of the majority of the senate present, report such bill chance to speak.” Lae ee particular hurry?” he <r eae re ee spoke in support of the resolution, announcement of the supreme court/C. action was made. The senate ad- journed until Monday. Indefinite postponement was the Promise of introduction of » new bill amending the present law to tighten up and eliminate possibility| of fraud was given McDonald before’ the bill was postponed. Starts Immediate Battle Coming out of committee with two reports, one for passage, the other “for indefinite postponement, the bill started a battle immediately. Fowler requested reasons for “the drastic repeal measure” with Mc- Donald declaring that approximately, 30,000 such ballots had been cast last fall, and claiming about 15,000 of them were “absolutely illegal.” Many persons who have been dead for 20 years, he said, have been vor- ing. E. E. Greene of Stutsman said he did not bleleve the absent, ballot should be done away with although, he declared, the law probably should be amended. tuion, fing ‘and rural communities was eee GIRL TO WOM NO need for girls x WOmes | fo adiite aan a : rae hay brn ig in A Tuesaday; colder THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 4, 1985 SET UP ELABORA =: CONVENTION DISPLAY cLoupy night and Tu portion For tled “Monday night colder Tuesday Monday night. GENERAL CON ee The north has southeastward ‘snd ry centered” oH over the eee iver Valley saan. ain ; the Le Low over "moved east- ward janie. condines Pod seam): eee Mi is generally ta Late, Beaton on and. lanitoba, where light snows fell. loderate tempera- tures continue, and are far above the seasonal normal over the Plains States and Canada. Bismarck station barometer, inch- es: 28.07. Reduced to to sea level. 29.88 PRECIPITATION 00 06 04 51 At Moines, Devils Lake, N. aa Dodge Ci Edmonton, Alta., cle Grand ed Lake Cit 8. Marie, Higl 45 66 40 » 60 OO 62 36 4 30 56 “ 33 a 40 40 38 48 a 2 42 50 % + a 52 x» 66 0 “4 52 64 40 40 52 58 “ “ wo 6 56 0 4 a 26 38 rd 54 36 by A. F. Bonzer of Richland ina E. Stucke of McLean. Stating 63 per cent of North Dako- ta’s population are residents of rural communities, the resolution claimed “the policy of state and federal high- way authorities of recent years seems to have unsympathetically disregarded the interests of towns and cities by routing, even secondary road projects, without regard to community needs.” Appropriation measures intro- duced seek $4,500 for a state geologi- cal survey and $7,058 for a deficit in the legislative printing expense of the 1933 legislature. T. O. Brandenburg’s Mother Dies Saturday Dr. T. O. Brandenburg, 820 Ave- nue D, left Saturday evening for N. D., summoned there by Michigan, the death of his mother, Mrs. C. P. | his Brandenburg, 73, which occurred the same day. Mrs. Bandenburg had been an in- valid for 12 years and two weeks ago suffered a severe paral stroke after t which she never regained ness. Jennie Carpenter Brandenburg was born in Ohio in 1862 and had been a resident of Michigan since 1890 when she arrived there with her husband, who was a native of Maryland. They settled on a homestead adjoining the townsite of Michigan and lived there ever since. Besides her husband, Mrs. Brand- enburg leaves four children and eight grandchildren. The children are Dr. Minn, Howard Brandenburg of Bart- lett and Vernon Brandenburg ‘Michigan. State Head Addresses Knights of | of Columbus C. H. Mergens, 5, state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, speaking on addressed Bis- Open at World War Memor- lal Building Tuesday ied themselves Monday in setting up ‘at the World War Memorial t building ;|What promises to be the most elab- roate and complete display of hard- ware and household utensils ever shown at the Capital City. The convention program opens Tuesday noon with the complimen- tary luncheon for dealers, exhibitors and convention guests in the lower gymnasium at the War Memorial building. Approximately 275 dele- gates and jobbers are expected to at- tend the three-day sessions. Set in a background of green duvetyn drapes hung on brass standards, the exhibits are divided into 41 booths, based for which was purchased by the commercial firms including sev- eral Bismarck com} ‘The exhibits will be open to the Lute lic at three different times during the sociation, announced. Tuesday 1 to 6 p. m, and from 7 to 10 p. and Wednesday from 12:30 to 6 p. m., are the hours during which the pub- lic is invited to view the displays. bese for delegates will be morning at the Mem- opened Tuesday Yoo) ora! building and will be followed by the complimentary noon luncheon. The first ret business session opens at 1 p. m., atthe city auditor- ium with President D. I. Dahlen of Williston delivering the opening ad- dress, A question and answer discus- sion of the “Association’s with Harvey A. Meddaugh of West- hope making the queries and Miss Thompson supplying the answers, will follow. Mr. Ferguson of Chicago, @ repre- sentative of the dealer division of the General company, will de- Electric liver the principal address of the first day’s program. He will talk on the “Sales Possibilities for 1935.” R. B. Cummins, state director of the Bet- ter Housing program, will conclude the first day's speaking program with a talk on the “Sales Possibilities Un- der the Federal Housing Act.” Committee announcements and & visit to the state capitol building will conclude the meeting Tuesday. CONTINUE from page one: Witness Supports Defendant’s Alibi For Ransom Money an automobile with-= ladder im it looked like Hauptmann, ‘ isn't that right?” a prosecutor asked Lupice. “And you have always said that he resembled Hauptmann, haven't you?” “Yes, it is the truth.’ “And you say so today, don’t you, | Ben?” “Yes,” ‘annot Positively Identity “Have you at any time said to any- body that you can definitely recognize the defendant Hauptmann as the man you saw in that car?” defense counsel asked Lupica. “No,” he testified. “Can you identify Bruno Richard Hauptmann as the man you saw in the car that night?” “I cannot,” he said. He followed to the witness stand Peter H. Sommer, whose story that he saw two men and @ woman with « baby at an hour after the kidnaping was vigorously attacked by the state. Lupica said the man he saw was thin, about 40 years old. In the rear of his car, he testified, he saw two sections of a ladder, and said the sec- tions were the same as shown to him later by police. He said on the afternoon of March 1, he stopped at a letter box at gate of ae Lindbergh estate to Car a8 F aE Hi z i Hi toa cornfield.” “Now, as you passed Fisher of def asked, “did you notice anything the car other than the occupant?” “Yes, I did.” “What did you see there?” “I saw two sections of a ladder.” i i On cross-examination, admitted that he had said Haupt- mann “had @ Temas to the man,” and he asserted that such still his testimony. DI in the Hall-Mills murder trial, but the witness denied he was in any’ sense a professional witness. To Prove Testimony False He admitted he had been caret | in his testimony in an accident trial. A common question from the proee- cutor as he brought up certain cases, ‘Didn't you testify falsely in that case?” And the common answer was: “No, sit, I did not.” When the defense objected to these questions, Wilents told the court, “We propose to prove that this man testi- fied falsely, knowingly, and he tes- tified for a price or for a promise of & price SANE ts Sonsmbty, forth- coming he retracted his MACHINE GUNNERS KIDNAP MESSENGER WITH $2,000 CASH: Victim Overpowered, Slugged, Loaded Into Bandits’ Car; No Word Received City, Iowa, Feb. 4.—(#)—Four , armed with a machine gun, a ‘sawed off shotgun and revolvers, ob- tained at least $2,000 in cash here ‘Monday morning when they held up a Messenger of the Lewis system, priv- ate’detective agency, in the Livestock from | Exchange ee escaped, taking senger, got out of the company’s ar- mored car and entered the exchange building to deliver the Livestock Na- ‘tional bank week-end collections from the Standard Oil Company filling stations. The exact amount of the money stolen was not known, but it ‘was estimated that the sum was be- senger at present is unknown. No ‘word has been received from him since he was rpowered, slugged and loaded into the bandits’ waiting car. Four or five shots are reported to have been fired during the holdup, but it is not known by whom. ‘Three of the bandits are said to have met Newman inside the exchange building where they threatened him ‘with a machine gun. He resisted, one of the bandits struck him on the head with the butt of a revolver and two of them dragged him to the car which was parked at the south entrance of the building. Persons passing along the corridors of the building were not aware of what was taking place until it’ was all over. Fargo Stick-Up Man | | Picks Wrong Victim | Fargo, N. D., Feb. 4.—(?)—Ar- thur Smith pushed part of a toy cannon into a Fargo policeman’s stomach Sunday, ordered the of- ficer to “stick ‘em up.” Today Smith is nursing a sore head in the police station for when the officer's hands went up there: was a gun in them. Smith broke away, was caught, attempted to break away a second time and was whacked over the head with the officer's gun. He tells a wierd story, saying he thought the officer had a war- — for him because of trouble at ome. CONTINUED Welford § Regards Tax Situation as Important Issue Additional See” | 30 Bridal Costumes Modeled at Pageant The rich tradition of several of Bis- marck’s most fashionable weddings was brought to light again last Thurs- day evening when some 30 wedding gowns were modeled in a pageant staged by Circle 2 of the First Pres- byterian Ladies’ Aid at the church parlors. White tulle; entwined with smilax falling in folds at either side of the anes and potted plants created a ite for the occasion, which was attended by more than Persons. Mrs, A. M. Christianson acted as reader, introducing the models and telling whose gowns they wore and in some instances the history of the wedding. She also introduced Mrs. Prank J. Bavendick, who sang the wedding songs, “O Promise Me” and “Because”, to accompaniments played by Miss Florence Fritch. Gown Over Century Old The oldest and first gown to be modeled was loaned by Mrs. R. C. Bainbridge. Over 100 years old, it was worn first by Mr. Bainbridge’s great-grandmother. It was modeled by Miss Jane Willson. The bridal attire of Burt Finney’s .,| mother, worn in 1863, was shown by the granddaughter, Miss Mary Louise Finney. Mrs, A. M. Fisher displayed the gown worn by her mother, Nora Gage, when she was married to John White on September 5, 1883. It was the gala day on which the cornerstone of the old capitol was laid and the bride- groom and bride rode to the scene on horseback. Owners of other wedding gowns modeled and the names of those wearing them were: 5 Remington, Miss Donna Jean "Davis: Mrs. C. G. Boise, Mrs. J. J. Loberg: Mrs. Kellogg, Miss Frances Frahm; Mrs. Richard Penwarden, 8r., Mrs. Richard Penwarden, Jr.; Mrs. E. J. Taylor, Mrs. George F. Will; Mrs. H. i Goddard, Miss Mary Louise|Tu ; Mrs, F. E. McCurdy, Miss Sue Mrs. F. E. Titus modeled her gown; Miss Lillian Hedstrom, Mrs. E. J. Mrs. Birlea O. Ward, Miss Donna Jean Davis; |Mrs. Philip J. Meyer, Miss Marietta (Meyer; Mrs. G. H. Dollar modeled her Miss Peggy Jane Skeels; Mrs. H. A. Brandes, Miss Marian Pederson; Mi T. G. Plomasen, Miss Bernice Ulme! Mrs. J. K. Blunt, Miss Phyllis Olson; Mrs, John A. Graham, Miss Marjorie Hawley; Edna Pearce Grainer of Dil- worth, Minn., Miss Gladys Pearce; Mrs, F. A. Knowles, Miss Alice Knowles; Mrs. Clell G. Gannon, Miss. Jean Converse; Mrs. Samuel H. Mer- |W. Lumry, Mrs. Will. Mrs. Dan Hall jand Mrs. G. R. Thompson appeared | last, both wearing their own gowns. | Modern bridal costumes were shown by Miss Arllys Anderson for the Ohm Dress shop, Miss Irma Barbie for the |J. C. Penney company and Miss Viola going-away sult from the Sarah Gold A Chinese tree, made of crystal and committees which worked with Mrs. Minnie L. Shuman, general chair- Mrs. W. G. Worner and Mrs. E. J. Taylor. ** ® Larson-Kelly Wedding Solemnized Saturday In a quiet nuptial service perform- ed by Rev. Opie 6. Rindahl at the Trinity Lutheren church parsonage, ‘104 Seventh &t., at 8 o'clock Saturday ; jevening, Miss Esther Amanda Larson uel a? é z i z 2 .& Chicken Pickers vs. Bismarck Phantoms Feb. 4 & 5 and Thomas H. Kelly, both of this city, exchanged wedding vows. The bride, costumed in 8 tailored dress of blue siik crepe with a match- ing hat and white accessories, was at- tended by Miss Dorothy Wegener, who wore @ tailored dress of black silk Earl {illness of her grandson, Myron Leslie, {four tall white tapers, centered the Tom Mobraaten, of the Vancouver | table when coffee was served in theski club, was second with a jump of dining room. Heads of the various249 feet. Mason apartments, and Miss Kitty Gallagher, Mandan, at Miss Hintgen’s home. Miss Jean Husband held high and Miss Olive Mitchell held second high score in the card games played at two tables. Valentine appointments ‘were used for the luncheon which had as the dessert course ice cream wed- ding bells. eee Carl Myers of Wessington Springs, 8. D., left Sunday evening after aie ing with Bismarck friends over week-end. He was the guest of Miss Mabel Culver, Mason apartments, On the return trip he was accompanied as far as Aberdeen, 8. D., by Frank Boehm of this city who was going to Chicago where he has secured employ- ment with the Oa&es Manufacturing company. * * * Mrs. Lulu Warner of Long Beach, Calif, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. T. Beatt, 318 Hannafin 8t., won the high score favor when Mrs. E. J. Reilly, Mason apartments, en- tertained at a bridge luncheon Fri- day afternoon. There were guests for} two tables. Besides Mrs. Warner, Mrs. E. Martin and Mrs. M. J. Pridt, both of Hazen, guests. H **k * Red and white carnations center- ing the individual tables were the main features of a red and white Valentine's day decorative theme us- ed by Mrs. R. B. Albrecht, 718’ Man- dan 8t., when she entertained guests for two tables at a 1 o'clock bridge luncheon Saturday. Prizes in the games went to Mrs. H. A. Swenson, Mrs. L. E. Tollund and Mrs, P. O. |Sathre. se & Charles R. Robertson, Mason apart- ments, left Sunday for Chicago and eastern markets on a buying trip for Robertson's of about 10 days’ dura- tion. He was accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Bleizeffer of the Bismarck store and Miss Christine Ingstad of the Jamestown store. * ee William Kelley, student at the State School of Science, Wahpeton, spent the week-end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kelley, 922 Sixth St. He brought with him his roommat Robert Stangler and Conrad Olson, who were guests at the Kelley home. ** * ' Edward Wallrich of the state tax} commissioner's office and his family | went to LaMoure Friday evening to be present at the wedding of his old- est daughter, which occurred Mon- day. They expect to return to the city | Tuesday. i as ** * ' Mrs. Elizabeth Suckow, 911 Sixth| St., has received word of the serious instructor at North high school inj Minneapolis, He is suffering from pneumonia, xk * Mrs. August G. Bahmer and daugh- ter, Justine, of 926 Seventh St., left this week-end for Stockton, Minn., to attend the funeral services for Mrs. A. Fohl, mother of Mrs. Bahmer, Oimoen Sets Record With 255-Foot Jump Los Angeles, Feb. 4.—(7)—With a jump of 255 feet, Casper Oimoen of the Montana Ski club and 1934 ama- teur skiing champion of the nation, Monday held first honors in the ski tournament of the Los Angeles winter sports carnival at Big Pines. The 255-foot jump broke the Big a|Pines record of 15 feet, established a year ago by John Elvrum, of the Lake Arrowhead Ski club. Elvrum Sunday placed third with a leap of 244 oa || Partial Eclipse of Sun Viewed Sunday (By the Associated Press) The sun and moon staged one of their infrequent spectacles Sunday, partial eclipse, but the spectators were few. Although fog and clouds of varying density obscured the phenomenon over most of the nation, scientists were not disgruntled, for little would have been added to scientific data, they said, even if visibility had been of the best. ‘The moon obscured 40 per cent of the sun at its height, only around St. Louis was the eclipse reported as clearly visible and in scattered sections brief glimpses were possible through rifts in the clouds. CONTINUED -|Germany Cool to Mrs. Kelly, who came to Bismarck from her home at Hampden about sev- Plan Advanced in Anglo-French Pact miers and foreign ministers of Great Britain and France, the new formula would provide for'a simultaneous set- tlement of all the problems which currently beset European stability. ‘The negotiations gave France's campaign for security its most im- portant impetus since the World War in @ proposal for regional aerial de- fense pacts to provide the nations participating with reciprocal assur- ances of assistance in repelling an unprovoked aerial attack. Great Britain and France plainly indicated their readiness to enter in- to such a defensive alliance and sug- gested that the other European pow. ers be invited to join. ‘Lucas Block Bismarck, N. D. Pheee 900 were out-of-town] — == HOUSE ADVISED 10 GRANT 5 MILLIONS POR WAR ON CRIME President's ea Ragan te it for Depart- ment of Justice Boosted by $300,000 Washington, Feb. 4.—(#)—Conch ing that the criminal “is on the ru the appropriations committee Mon- Gay asked the house to overrule Pres- ident Roosevelt and give $5,000,000 to the justice department’s famed divi- sion of investigation next fiscal year. President Roosevelt sent a budget — bes 2 / message asking $4,700,000 for the | Me iy. besides recommend- committee told the “Under the able leadership of the attorney general, remarkable results have been and are being attained in the apprehension and conviction of desperate criminals.” J. Edgar Hoover, chief of the divi- sion, told the committee how the work had been increased by the last con- gress. To summarize just one new law—making it a federal offense to rob a national bank—he reported there were 80 robberies. The results were 18 persons convicted, 52 awalt- ing trial and four killed by local officers, Out of 32 kidnapings since the fed- eral anti-kidnay law was enacted, he reported that all had been solved. But he rapped the “vicious” parole system, recalling that “Baby Face” Nelson, who was Public Enemy No. 1 until justice agents’ guns got him, had been paroled. To show the scope of one phase of his division’s work, he said that 550,- 000 fingerprints were sent in to the justice department last year. As for reports that his men are “trigger men” Hoover recalled that in One of “The Finest” A traffic policeman has much to cope with, Exhaust fames, noises, being on his feet all day. But with a drug-store handy for a Bromo-Seltzer he'll get through the day without headaches. 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