The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 8, 1936, Page 1

Dae ad THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1936 Portuguese Ship Rebellion Is Crushed Weekend Traffic Accidents Take 18 Lives in Northwest {mila 3 MEET VIOLENT |] HOLIDAY SPEAKERS POLITICIANS WATCH [Moses Flays Tax TO NAVAL UPRISING Begin ‘Today Is Ours’—A New Serial DEATH ON NORTH DAKOTA HIGHWAYS Thorp Johnson and Clarence Ward, Forest River, Killed Sunday WOMAN DIES AT HARVEY Double Holiday Takes at Least 304 Lives as Nation Celebrates (By the Associated Press) Sighteen persons in the northwest, including two North Dakotans and a Chicagoan traveling on a North Da- kota highway, met death as the re- sult of traffic accidents over the La- bor Day week-end, The North Dakota dead are Thorp Johnson and Clarence Ward, both of N.D. Traffic Toll Forest River. They were killed Sun- day night when their car left the road on a turn between Forest River and Ardoch. A third person in the car, Herbert Traveller, also of Forest River, is in ey Grand Forks hospital with a neck jury. Surviving Ward are his widow, a son, 4, his father, Edward Ward of Inkster and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Park River, Services for Johnson, who is sur- vived by his widow and three chil- dren, will be held Tuesday. json. in Forest River: 5 bales i The was. Mrs, Fred Kuhn, 25, who suffered a fractured skull when the car her husband was driving overturned on U. 8. highway No. 52 three miles south of Harvey Monday. She died the same day in a Harvey hospital. Mr, Kuhn escaped serious injury. Their 10-month-old son had abra- sions on his head, arms, and body, not of a serious nature. The Kuhn car overturned after the right rear tire had gone flat. Exam- ination disclosed it had a nail in it. The Kuhns were on their way to Williston to visit Mrs. Kuhn's grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rawit- scher, Mrs, Kuhn was a former Wil- liston gitl, Another former North Dakotan, Margaret Bristol, 32, of Luverne, (Continued on Page uur) OFFER 10 SETTLE Rue Willing to Lift Wages; Says Standard Rate in State Is ‘None Too High’ contractor on the job, it was disclosed Tuesday. an hour under the wage scale ap- They Rue's counter offer was 43 cents an = Hy f | Solutio Judith ** & * i i t nt **t # s* * o Lovers’ Engaged for Four Years, Judith Fowler Decides She Wants to Be Married and Keep Her Job But Her Fiance Objects— Start This Exciting New Serial in Today’s Tribune CHAPTER I Smart and trim in her new spring outfit, Judith Howard stepped briskly from an elevator of the town’s tallest office building and made her way through the noon-hour crowd to| class. the wide entrance. There she took up an unobtrusive spot be- yond the main stream of pedestrian traffic, and waited. There were other girls waiting in the shadow of the big entrance, and there were scores of them passing hurriedly on their way to lunch. But none was more pert, more honestly attractive, than Judith Howard.. She had the assurance that comes only to those who have made, and are making, their own way in the world. An assurance that is different from poise, and somehow more genuine—because poise is something which can be acquired in idleness and so has nothing at all to do with character, SED She. was medium tall, rather slen- der in build, and while perhaps none of her features were classic in them- selves, nevertheless they formed & composite whole which was the very essence of beauty. Judith’s eyes were neither blue nor gray, but something intriguingly in-between. The color of her hair was delightfully definite. In — the day of Judith’s mother it would Offer to settle the strike Gaiees have been called Bertie ee oe Minneapolis WPA Workers Re- WPA workers assigned to a way) When older men. glimpse they a . construction project east of Bismarck| were reminded happily of ripe corn in{ main on ‘Holiday’ as Con- was made Saturday by Milton Rue,|the fields of their youth. younger men saw it they remembered no fields of maize, but they were just The men were to be paid 40 cents|as pleased. And there was plenty of it. .Not too much, but just enough. Proved by the state highway depart-| Her absurd fall hat (which looked not | resentatives of milling companies af- ‘When é i i | Hie I aanlgsstefe el I i PICKETS PREVENT WORKERS’ RETURN ciliation Fails s Minneapolis, Sept. 8—UP)—Rep- eg He lei ity : i EAE i if i URGE LABOR UNION UNITY, WORLD PEACE Failure to Properly Weigh War- like Tendencies Is Scored by Secy. Hull | | GREEN LAMENTS DISCORD} Knox Claims New Deal Put! Labor ‘Under Iron Hand of Government’ | (By the Aszociated Press) Pleas for world peace and unity fore the nation Tuesday, as it pon- dered the speechmaking that. marked! Labor Day. Some excerpts from addresses by well known persons follow: War and Peace Secretary of State Cordell Hull “We find today a lamentable absence of appreciation by many responsible and influential statesmen that these! present warlike tendencies can only! lead to‘a world holocaust.” Gov. Alf. M. Landon: “We must have the strong will for peace. We must be ready to sacrifice short-run profits.” Schism in the A. of L. Governor Landon: “It is to be hoped that organized labor may con- higher living standards, and to be really effective it must be united.” William Green, presicent of the American Federation of Labor: “The enemies of labor will be the only ben- eficiaries of division, discord and bit- terness within the family of organ- ized labor.” Frank Morrison, A. F. of L. secre- tary, said John L. Lewis (leader of 10 “rebellious” unions suspended from among American labor unions lay be- | *' tinue its part in the struggle for) - CLOSE AS § STATES VOTE IN PRIMARIES National Interest Centers on Talmadge-Russell Argu- ment in Georgia NEW DEAL FOE CAMPAIGNS 7 Republicans, 9 Democrats Seek Zioncheck’s Post in Washington (By the Associated Press) Voters of five widely separated tes ballotted in primaries Tuesday, ile national interest centered on the contest in Georgia Wednesday where {Governor Eugene Talmadge, bitter critic of the New Deal, is trying to re- place Richard B, Russell, Jr., in the senate of the United States. State holding primaries Tuesday in- luded Washington, Arizona, Colorado d Vermont. In South Carolina, a ond run-off was being held be- ithe sales tax to pay the expenses of _ Levy Elimination Fortresses Open Fire on Two Vessels Anchored in Tagus | Attacks Proposal in Killdeer Talk on Ground It Betrays Sales Tax Purpose Killdeer, N. D., Sept. 8—(#)—John. Moses, Democratic candidate for gov- ernor, was on record Tuesday against elimination of the tax levy for state purposes by use of the sales tax sur- Plus, In @ speech Sunday at Oakdale, 17 miles northwest of here, Moses at- tacked the proposal of Governor Wel- ford to “do away” with the tax levy for all state purposes during the com- ing year and to use the proceeds of operating the state government. “Any diversion of sales tax funds for the purpose of creating property tax exemptions upon such a scale would be a betrayal of the people of the state,” he declared. Moses asserted the voters approved the sales tax upon the “representa- tion” that the funds derived from that tax would be used “solely” for relief, for old age assistance and for Russell (above) was re-elected president of|Tebellion was connected with the tween two Greenville Democrats to choose a successor to the late John <'. MeSwain for the cotton mill dis- trict in congress, Governor Talmadge, wearing his “jeems britches” and red suspenders, has campaigned up and down Georgia charging Senator Russell, a former nor and son of the state's chief tice, with being “a rubber stamp” the New Deal. The senator said jhe was “proud” to have favored legis- lation “which told that gang in Wall street where to get off.” Seek Zioncheck’s Post In Washington, seven Republicans nd nine Democrats are contesting the Seat of the late Marion A. Zioncheck. In the fifth district, Mrs. Rosalie Dill, civorced wife of former Senator C. C. Dill, sought the Democratic nomin- ation for congress. the A. F. of L., will need “more than the magic that takes the rabbit out in ‘The first wish of all Socialists for the American workers is for a vigor- ous and united movement which will forward industrial unions among the unorganized workers.” Earl Browder, Communist leader: “This illegal action (suspension of the Lewis unions) by the A. F. of L. executive council, is a colossal crime against the true interests, the further growth, and the all-embrac- ing unity of the American working Other Issues Col. Frank Knox: The Roosevelt administration “has passed laws 0Os- tensibly in the interests of labor that mean only that labor will be under! the iron hand of government.” Secretary of Labor Frances Per-) kins: Declaring 8,500,000 persons have found jobs, government or private, | since 1933, she said: “Some 1,000,000 Governor Clarence D. Martin is opposed for the Democratic guberna- {torial nomination by John C. Steven- “to” have the “wr= emp! produce” by operating factories, and by State Treasurer Otto Case. Four Republicans, including former Governor Roland H. Hartley, seek the Republican nomination. In Colorado, Governor Ed C. John- son and former Governor William E. Sweet sought Democratic selection for Senator Costigan’s place in the senate. Republican candidates for the senate end for governor are unopposed. Fight for Vacated Seat The voluntarily vacated seat in con- gress of Mrs. Isabella Greenway, friend and former bridesmaid of the Roosevelts, was being contested in Arizona by several candidates, both Democratic and Republican, Town- sendite and anti-Townsendite. In Vermont, the Republican guber- natorial selection was being sought by a banker, a horticulturist, a lawyer and a real estate dealer. men and women who were jobless at this time last year have been added to the ranks of workers in private industry.” George L. Berry, president of the pro-Roosevelt Labor's Nonpatisan League: Labor is “happy to com- mend the president of the United States for his courage, his vision and his consistent support to the propo- sition of human welfare.’ Senator, William E. Borah of Idaho: “We must maintain an American ‘wage for American labor, an Ameri- can price for the products of the American factory and farm, American freedom for American business.” Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.: “It is sin- ful folly to talk of an ampler life for all and to cut down the wealth. be: it farm products or otherwise, that makes such a life possible.” ‘Washington, Sept. 8.—(#)—Govern- ment fiscal experts cocked an eye toward investment quarters Tuesday. | city reaction to = $914,000,000 bonds. THOUSANDS ATTEND support of the schools. Claims Majority Opposed “The Democratic party and the great majority of the people of the |state of North Dakota,” he claimed, “are unalterably opposed to the principle of a sales tax. The attitude of the Democratic party upon this question has elways been clearly <———________+ —____ | Renamed Fifth Time || crews oF EACH ARRESTED A. Young of Bismarck the North Dakota Typographical con- ference Monday at the annual meet- ing held at Minot in conjunction with the convention of the North Dakota Federation of Labor. It is the fifth consecutive year that Young has held the position from which he will direct @ campaign for a wider use of the union label on printed matter. River Tuesday Government Takes Extraordi- nary Precautions in Lisbon After Incident (Copyright, 1936, by Associated Press)’ Lisbon, Portugal, Sept. 8—Alert Portuguese government gunners, Pounding two mutinous warships with shells, crushed a brief naval rebel- lion in the Tagus river harbor off Disabled by fire from land batter- jes, the two vessels, manned by re- bellious crews which planned to steam. away from Lisbon for an undisclosed destination, were towed to's beach and their seamen thrown into chains. Two British steamers, the Asturias and the Strathmore, were close wit- nesses to the bombardment, There were indications that censor- ship was delaying details of the re- volt, including word as to whether the Spanish civil war. Precautions Taken Extraordinary precautions were taken in Lisbon by the government, but the rest of the country was de- clared to be quiet. Six mutineers were killed in the bombardment of the Alfonso de Albue Querque and nine were wounded. The government placed Lisbon un- stated, and the people of this state {demonstrated their posititon when | they overwhemingly defeated the 1933 {sales tax upon a referendum vote.” “The 1935 sales tax was adopted by the legislature as an emergency meas- ure to meet the extraordinary de- mands that depression and drouth had placed upon the state. “The proceeds of the tax were to be used for relief, old age assistance and to guarantee to every child of this state the benefits of a free pub- lic school education. , Violation of Pledge’ “When this law was referred the governor and his advisors gave their solemn pledge to the voters that the money raised would be used for these purposes and for these purposes alone and the people. believing and trust- approved the law. “The governor and the board of equalization now propose to violate that pledge and to grant ae blanket exemption, insofar as state taxes are concerned, to all property owners, cluding the railroads and other pt lic utilities, banks and insurance com- panies and absentee land owners, and to throw the burden of the cost of | dustrial state government upon the already overloaded backs of consumers. “Assuming that one-third of the farm land of the state 1s owned by non-residents, property of an assessed value in excess of $400,000,000 belong- ing to persons and corporations who do not pay a penny of sales tax would be relieved of making any contribu- tions whatever to support of the state government.” major officers, items of business. ment.” BUILDING DEDICATION $40,000 Memorial Auditorium Opened at New England Ceremonies Monday New England, N. D., Sept. 8—(P)}— |Séveral thousand persons took part in dedication exercises Labor Day of this community's new $40,000 World War building. Flays Inconsistency “The governor states there is a sur- plus in the sales tax fund which will not be needed for the care of the needy and the support of the schools, at the same time the state welfare board is cutting down upon its con- tributions to the counties, and the governor, himself, is demanding more and more assistance from the federal government. ss “If such a surplus does exist, workers.” keep good the pledge he made and keep this trust fund intact so the next legislature may make proper dis- position of it for the benefit of the STATE LABOR BODY TAKES STAND WITH GREEN IN DISPUTE) vn en soe, Resolutions Adopted at Minot) best in the world. Convention Call for Solidar- ity of Ranks Minot, N. D., Sept. 8—(7}—Approxt- | besieged San Sebastian Tuesday while mately 180 working men from various a parts of the state gathered in Minot |® Short-lived naval revolt in Portugal ing that the pledge would be kept,|over Sunday and Monday to take part in the 25th annual convention of the North Dakota Federation of Labor. Passing of resolutions calling for soli-| 2°" at a conference in France, and darity of ranks and for improved working conditions, and re-election of | formed they would be punished if were the principal Noteworthy among resolutions was one calling on the Committee for In- Organization chairman, John L. Lewis, “to cease operating as an independent unit, and in the interest of unity rejoin the ranks of labor and carry on the cam- paign to organize the steel and other| city. mass production industries with the American Federation of Labor, with the financial, moral and economic assistance of the entire labor move- its Thus openly espousing the A. F. of L., the resolution stated that “a division can only peng Siveors ane misunderstanding to the workers o! the country—benefiting no one but| circled Ovideo while government ar- the enemies of labor.” Recognise Need of Both “We recognize the need of both} In Madrid, new divisions of armed craft and industrial organization,” said North Dakota Federation mem- bers, “if we are to carry on organiza- tion to the fullest benefit of all Election of state officers again gave Moses said, “I demand the governot | the presidential chair to W. W. Mur- rey of Fargo, member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters union, office of secretary-treasurer to Law- rence J. Mero of Grand Forks, mem- ber Railway Clerks union. Other officers are: First vice presi- dent, Dan E. Hahn, Minot, electricians and the morial fund, a like amount by the —(®)—Ab Jenkins tel, Dickinson, Federal Labor union; json, Grand Forks, of New England and a 45 per cent public works grant, houses a large ‘Auxiliary quar- teor” for another ame “Friday or Saturday” on world land speed rec- ards now held by England's Captain| morning Eyston. Some 40 records were reclaimed for Monday before a breakdown! the sandy-hatred Salt Lake! projected 48-hour run at, 12-cylinder’ car| sports broke a universal j eae ae iu Ey Eg j ; der a state of “precaution” as de- tachments of troops moved through the city to occupy strategic points after the mutiny. ‘The British liner Strathmore wire- lessed the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship line that shells were fall- ing in the Lisbon harbor and that the vessel was leaving immediately River Tagus widens to form the Lis- By : Spain's Fascist rebels scornfully .te- Jected an offer for the surrender spread the war tension all across the Iberian peninsula. The surrender offer was turned the defenders of San Sebastian were they bore arms against the advancing insurgents. It appeared almost certain that An- archists within the northern resort town would set it afire rather than surrender. In offering to give up, the San Sebastian governor had asked for amnesty for the defenders in an ef- fort to prevent destruction of the Reports Mobs Pillaging With San Sebastian reported the scene of dissension among defending forces and with mobs reported pillag- ing amid e J0t) ahioerene, tne rebels expressed dou! it governor could control the Anarchists. On another northern front, new battalions of Asturian miners en- tillery and planes bombarded the rebel stronghold. (Continued on Page Four) ENROLLMENT AGAIN MADE IN SCHOOLS 42 More Pupils Attending Than Last Year; Biggest Increase ment and the federal government.) at all absurd on Judith) made noj fected by the walkout of flour, feed, R . Daborens® Prevails throughout North secret of how she rolled it up at the cereal and elevator workers which! $914,000,000 in U. S. union; second vice president, W. J. at Richholt Tey asd 90 cnt a tous. mee 2 ee coat geauet| Bonds Placed on Sale/é Slay eun is plalan E | py 455 cae Doe aa + | swered the bell Monday opening fourth vice president, Floyd Covert- Bismar! schools ‘Morm< fifth vice presid 1, Harold LeDuc iat ‘cor ‘Tuesdi his mighty “ ion Me- ice len ro) 5 na gop | Devils Lake’ Typographical union. Schools H. year, according to City Superinte: O. Saxvik Tuesday. ESA BIER By BDI cme: TERE. Hh