The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 27, 1937, Page 1

Tdehone | THE BISMARCK Andrew W. Mellon Britain Ponders Severing Relations With Japan'Month Z. Sevison Is Named Chief Highway Engineer for N. D. Accident Victim WOUNDED DIPLOMAT, BAGK BROKEN, NEAR DEATH IN HOSPITAL Outcome Awaits Action Nip- ponese Will Take to Give Fult Satisfaction JAPS LOSE MAJOR BATTLE Thousands Killed as Two Atm- ies Struggle for Key Point in Defense Lines London, Aug. 27.—(#)—The British government was reported Friday con- sidering breaking off diplomatic re- lations with Japan unless full satis- fection is: obtained for the serious wounding of the British ambassador to China in an attack by Japanese warplanes. Sir Hughe Montgomery Knatch- bull-Hugessen, his back broken by a Japanese machine gun bullet, was in ® critical condition in a Shanghai hospital, Indignant foreign officials were said to take ® grave view of the attack made on the envoy’s car by Japanese bombers in the Shanghai area of undeclared Sino-Japanese war. Explanations from the Japanese government were awaited momentar- ily before a fateful decision was made on just what. would constitute the “a action” the government has pledged itself to take. Seeks Appointment The Japanese embassy announced that Ambassador Shigeru Yoshida had asked for an appointment to see Foreign Anthony Eden at the foreign office in ned e Ralaton his government's regret at “the mos unfernunete injury to Knatchbull- Yoshida, the embassy said, will in- form Eden a “thorough investigation” of the attack has been undertaken in Tokyo and express Japan's hope that the wounded ambassador will have @ Britain was understood to be cori-| sidering s three-point demand for satisfaction that ‘would amount to s virtual ultimatum to Japan. ‘These were: 1, Drastic punishment of the air- men involved in the attack. 2. Guarantees from Tokyo that steps would be taken at once to pre- vent any possibility of recurrence of such an incident. 3. Full compensation for the victim. Should the Japanese government ‘not give full satisfaction, it was sug- gested in some quarters that Britain might withdraw Sir Robert Clive, British to Japan, from Tokyo temporarily, in effect severing diplomatic relations. OPPOSING ARMIES CLASH IN BLOODIEST DUBE OF yar ack Shanghai, Aug. 27.— (?) —Cri Chinese and Japanese divisions fought ® furious; costly battle Thursday to turn Lotien, key point in China’s de- fense lines about Shanghai, into a ESTABLISHED 1878-+ Clayton Lester Finlayson (above), Bismarck fireman killed in line of duty Wednesday when the truck on which he was riding turned over,, was buried in St. Mary's cemetery following funeral ser- vices in the McCabe Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 p. m. Friday. HEAVY RAINS BRING UP FLOOD SCARE IN ELMIRA, N. Y., AREA Rising Creeks, Rivers Force Evacuation as Bridges Are Washed Away Elmira, N. Y., Aug. 27.—()—A 24- hour rainfall caused creeks to over- flow and inundate portions of two states Friday, bringing ‘fear to resi- dents of a repetition of the disastreus 1935 floods. and tinued unabated through Friday night, the creeks overflowed their banks, forcing evacuation of entire families in some sections. Numerous bridges were washed away in the area, extending from Watkins Glen, N. Y., on the north, 100 miles south to Wellsboro, Pa., and as far west as Painted Post, N. Y. Power lines were down and several highways made impassable by the waters, Several houses were washed away at Hendy Hollow, N. Y., five miles southwest of this city, and at Pine City, Elmira suburb, two families were reported marooned. Chemung County Sheriff Harry J. Tifft said their homes were in danger of being carried away by the swollen, swift flowing waters of Seeley creek. He asked for volunteers to “| residents from the danger While the battle raged, Great Brit- in’s ambassador to China lay danger- th from wounds suf- automobile was at- In, depended on the blood transfusion from a United States sailor. hurled wave after wave of to hold Lotien lines until reinforce- noe of three full divisions vould arrive, ‘Chinese said three thousand Japari- ots killed or wounded in the tight side pierced panese chine gun ballots when two Japanese trafing and Families were removed, many of from second story windows, at Valley, N. ¥., ten miles north of here, through the main street, tour Falls, N. Y.. where power plant was stopped by the wa- ters, plunging the village into dark- ness, t a H Hi i GPE TH a i 3 Eis Cheyenne, Wyoming, Man to Have Full Charge of Re- placing Officers Commissioner P. H. MoGurren of the state highway department Friday was awaiting word of acceptance from Z,. E. Sevison, Cheyenne, Wyo., who he named chief engineer of the North Dakota highway department Thurs- day night. ‘The commissioner said he had not yet received Sevison’s acceptance but that he expected the Wyoming man would take the post. No other engi- neer is being. Considered for the job which Sevison said he had under considerat tion, The appointment of Sevison was the first step under a reorganization worked out by federal and state offi- clals to make North Dukota eligible for further federal highway aid. Sevison was named to the post Thursday by P. H. McGurren, state roads chief. McGurren declared he was expected to arrive here soon to teplace Former Chief Engineer H. C. Frahm, one of the nine important of- ficials dismissed from the highway department Wednesday. “As chief engineer, Sevison will have full jurisdiction and will offer recommendations for replacement of dismissed staff members and any ad- ditional replacements that may be made after possible subsequent dis- missals,” the highway commissioner announced. Highlights in the day's conf between Gov. William Langer, Com- missioner McGurren, representatives of the Greater North Dakota associa: tion and of the bureau of public roads were: Listing as a definite objective by H. of maintenance approximately $200,- construction projects on which the federal bureau has with- held approval pending Bureau representatives agreed to give the department three to months, under the reorganization pro- posal, to qualify for complete rein- statement. Added to the list of seven state de- (Continued on Page Two) Despondent Farmer Takes His Own Life Ambrose, N. D., Aug. 27.—“Forgive me, I did not know what I was doing,” muttered Melvin M. Koppang, 53, as he lay dying in the hospital here of self-inflicted wounds. State's Attorney R. H. Polnts and Sheriff A. W. ty found the where six feet of water surged/¢,, at 2 p. m. with Rev. 8. D. Sorgen of- ficlating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Koppang leaves his widow, two sons, three brothers and four sisters. : < North Dakota’ Oldest Newspaper BISMARCK, N. D., FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1937 PROTESTS AGAINS VALUATIONS PLAGED ON LANDS UTTERED Some Too High, Others Too Low, State Board of Equal- ization Is Told Protests against proposed valuations of farmlands were registered with the state board of equalization Friday by two representatives of county taxpay- ers associations and one county aydi- Claims that real estate valuations are “too high” were made by J..M. Cathcart, Fargo, secretary of the North Dakota and Cass county tax- payers associations, and W. H. Stats- man, president. of the Morton county association. Both asserted that valuations were revenue from real estate taxes néeedbd for the successful operation of the county governments. Answering a question of Gov. Wil- liam Langer, chairman of the board, Stutsman said a lower valuation would result in more taxes being paid, leav- ing fewer delinquencies, De Auditor J. A. Weiler of LaMoure county protested that the 331-3 per cent increase in the valuation of La- Moure county property, proposed by the tax commissioner, was too high. Valuations Too Low Several county auditors, however, contended their valuations were too low. Among these were audit Burleigh, Eddy, Emmons and ‘The ion of the land’ tions came after the | ABSENTEE VOTING PROBE UNDER WAY ‘Evidences of Major Scandle’ _ Seen in Washington, Says ty boards met with the county audi- tors’ approval, Representatives of Cass and Grand Forks counties pointed out, however, that many of the farmers in their counties would be forced to pay taxes on horses which have died during a/t! recent epidemic of equine sleeping | responsibilit sickness. A few protests against increases in the valuations as recommended by the county boards were registered by | ing. auditors from the drouth areas of western North Dakota. Before taking up the equalization of the county assessments, the board held several special hearings for utility company representatives in re- gard to valuations set on company holdings. SWIMMER NEARS NEW YORK Charles Zimmy, swimmer, passed Newburgh Friday in . Aibany to New York ely down ie | Townsend Schedules Four N. D. Speeches Hudson river. INFANTILE PARALYSIS SPREADS! |p comaony, advocate, lng scheduled Toronto, Aug. Dene eae an thorities here have listed 19 deat from the infantile paralysis epidemic forth Dakota this week-end, Mrs. in Ontario. Two deaths and ten new |p, cases. were reported here Thursday night. ‘There were 41 cases at Lon-\qay at/2 p.m; Minot, Monday at 8 fon |p. m.; Williston, Tuesday at 2 p. m. plan four speeches TRIBUNE Financier Dies ANDREW W. MELLON Prowler Makes Haul | | As Victim Slumbers 8t. Paul, Aug. 27.—(#)—Con- vinced that brilliance across his pillow early Friday was caused by lightning rather than a prowler's flashlight, George F. Dix, clerk of the municipal court, rolled over and resumed ‘his slumber, while prowlers ransacked his bedroom and took the contents of two pees etter eos = CAR MAP VT DIES IN JAMESTOWN Otto Gehihar, Adrian ‘Farmer Sucournbs to Injuries Re- ceived Monday Night Jamestown, N. D., Aug. 27.—(P)— Otto E. Gehlhar, 56, prominent Adrian farmer, died Thursday eve- ning here, his death having been caused by injuries suffered in an auto N. D. Traffic Toll toiny 7 ie 61 accident when a rear tire blew out on the car he was driving Monday. Mrs, Gehlhar was also brought to th hospital and Esther Hennings of Alfred and John. Hanson, a farm hand on the Gehlhar farm, were tak- ,|en to the Marion hospital following the accident. Puneral ‘services. for Mr. Gehlhar will be held Sunday afternoon at Marion. Survivors are the widdw, three brothers and two sisters. The Weather Unsettled tonight and Saturday; cooler to- night and-Saturday, PRICE FIVE CENTS Dies At 83 ’s Illness Proves Fatal to Aged Financier Fabulously Wealthy Banker and Industrialist; Great Philanthropist, had Interest in Bank and Real Estate in Bismarck Record of 11 Years of Service Under Three Pres- idents Equaled by Only One Other Man; Was Treasury Chief, Ambassador ' Southampton, N. Y., Aug. 27.—(AP)—Andrew W. Mellon, who built one of the world’s greatest fortunes out of banking, oil and aluminum and who spent his late years in the nation’s service as secretary of the treasury and as ambassador to Great Britain, has passed from the American scene. The shy, diffident, white-haired financier, whose 11 years of service under three presidents was surpassed only by one of his predecessors as head of the treasury department, died peace- fully Thursday night in his 83rd year. He died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. David K. E. Bruce after a month’s illness from uremia and bronchial pneu- monia. At his bedside as life ebbed away were his son-in-law and the financier’s two pals and playmates, his son Paul and his daughter Ailsa, Mrs. Bruce. The death of Pittsburgh’s most powerful figure and one of the nation’s unostentatious philanthropists was not un ted. He had been under the physician’s care for three weeks and steadily had grown weaker. _ RENDERING PLANT RESTRAINED FROM CAUSING “SMELLS? ants on Action That Seeks to Abate ‘Nuisance’ An order restraining the Northern Hide and Fur company from operat- Mellon made no last statement or Tequest as he passed away. Plans were made for funeral serv- ices in Pittsburgh, where he was born and spent his life with the exception of his years in Washington and Lon- don, Funeral to Be Saturday - The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the East Liberty Pres- byterian church, Mellon was fabulously wealthy. Friends believed the combined fortune of the financier and his two children would amount to approximately $500,- 000,000, Only a few weeks before his last illness he visited President Roosevelt granted in district court Friday morn- ing. Simultaneously the court granted a continuance of the temporary injunc- tion hearing until Sam Sloven, senior partner of the hide firm, returns to town some time next week. Applica- tion for the continuance was made by defense attorney, F. E. Is The state of North Dakota, through acting Burleigh county attorney J. A. Hyland, is seeking a temporary in- junction halting the plant’s opera- tions entirely until a nuisance abate- ment hearing can be held. If the hide company violates the order granted Friday, it can be cited for contempt of court. Petitions signed by @ large number of inmates of the state penitentiary and presented to Warden A. J. Lou- denbeck were submitted to Hyland ‘Thursday. The petitions stated that being forced to live in close proximity to the plant while it is operating “is cruel and inhuman punishment.” Another petition signed by peniten- tiary employes and officers describing smells given off by the plant in opera- tion as “obnoxious and almost un- bearable odors” was also sent to Hy- lal Gene Hopton, operator of the plant, ‘appeared at the hearing and told the court that its owners are making an af cag BygE Hl z & E z g i ; | 5 Ho E g Bf F5 as treasury, the second longest the history of that office i y Eye honest effort to stop offending odors. | nance. CARTOONIST PASSES Helle, N. Y., Aug. 27.—(#)—Freder- ick Burr Opper, 80, dean emeritus of American cartoonists, died Friday at his home here. He had been ill of heart disease. James, the highest diplomatic post in the gift of the government. This public record crowned in Shoshone natfonal trapped 60 fire fighters last Saturday He was s highway employe, __ ? 2