Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 16, 1919, Page 1

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. ficials of the United Mine Workers that against Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas continued today by United States District Judge Anderson until such a | time as it is deemed advisable to bring the cases before the court. In Howat’s case he was PANDOLFO GETS | TEN YEARS AND FINE OF $4,000 CHICAGO, Dec. 16. — Federal Judge Landis today sentenced Samuel Cj Pandolfo, organizer and head of the Pan Motor company of St. Cloud, Minn, convicted of using the mails to defraud, toe serve ten years in the federal penitentiary and fined him $4,000. Attorneys for Pandolfo gave notice that the case would be ap- pealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at once. COAL OUTPUT OF NATION IS NEAR NORMAL, CLAIM cused. of: Violations Since Strike “No Beer, No Work,” Slogan ontario By Associated Press.) 16,—Charg: es of contempt against 48 of- of America, with the sieshlion of district, were * to appear in court Deceraber 22. Howat is charged with continued vio- Jation of the court's injunction against furtherance Of the strike. Government attorneys charge that since the agreement reached by. the min- ers last week to end the strike on the basis suggested by President Wilson, Howat has been instrumental ijn ending the strike in the Kansas region insofar as it affected men called out October 31, but has succeeded in keeping out men who were on local strike prior to the general strike. The judge manifested interest in charges against Howat and asked an explanation of the statement by govern- ment attorneys that a “beer strike” was in force in Kansas prior to the cailing of the general strike. It was explained that when the miners wanted some par- ticular concession in connection with employment or living conditions they went on local strikes. In this case, it was stated, members of some Kansas locals took the posi- tion of “no beer, no work,” It was. de- clared that such actions by locals were not considered strikes but merely ‘“‘stam- pedes.”" COMMISSION ON MINE DISPUTE TO BE NAMED Treaty to Besigned In 0 Days Christmas Is Likely Date; Labor Sees Victory in Russian | Withdrawal, Claim (By United Press.) LONDON, Dec. 16.—Peace will be concluded by Christ- mas, officials here forecasted today| Germany’s special eco- nomic commission is prepared to offer the allies some docks, dredges and other materials demanded. In the ey the cemmissioners are authorized to ne- further, porites are claiming a “hands-off” jaffairs. They attribute the decision to labor pressure in G Britain, France and Italy. Laborites are planning an intensive campaign to foree the government to make neace with the Bolsheviki and lift the economic blockade against Russia. DANGER OF ALLIED INVASION IS PASSED (Ry United Press.) PARIS, Dec. 16—Danger of a poasi- ble resumption of hostilities was avert- ed when the supreme council today de- cocilisting.” sent to Berlin as “soon as possible.” Germans sign before Christmas. The council today considered the ques- tion of assistance for Austria and de- cided American ald necessary if Aus- tria is saved from famine, It consid- ered means for sending 30,000 tons of wheat to Trieste immediately. Austrian Ckancellor Renner had asked that a regular food program be outlined for the coming year. REGULARS TAKE t the offer is ,unsuitable; | Policy toward Russia as the first great | victory of organized labor in foreign cided that Germany's reply was “‘most The allied reply will be The council is arranging to have the t { WEATHER FORECAST perature. The Caz Generally fair tonight and Wed- nesday, not much change in tem- BILLY, DANSEY'S DOG AND PLAY ARREST—' Billy's dog. d., is under arrest. “Charley's” father, Charl cu. & U. Charley" White, playmate of the } urdered Billy Dansey an? | per Crihunte | CASPER, WYO., TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 1919 Liquor Owners | Flood Capital ith Appeals| | IS UNDER | Dailsy FINAL EDITION _ NUMBER 56 ing charges. es S. White (insert) of Hammontcn, _ l to demafd what they should do to supreme court decision precipitated the rush. Government officials are unable adequately to answer. | Sixty-three Million Gallons Stored in Ware- houses Costing Owners Three and Third Millions Monthly; Government Is Unable to Advise on Disposition Now (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—It is estimated that bonded liquor held in warehouses is costing $3,300,000 monthly carry- Owners are flooding officials here with telegrams “get from under.” The Commissioner Kramer sald: “TI am unprepared to say what can be done. The difficulty is that Mquor can be legally withdrawn only for ex- cmon”, RT rene of aU, apr. AI Production | bituminous coal is rapidly approach- (By Associated Press.) |portation and no-beverage purposes, 5 x WASHINGTON, Dec. °16.—Virtual- |No non-beverage use has yet been ing normal today thruout the coun- try. It was indicated that from 90 to 95 percent of the miners were work- ing and only in few Iinstatices were the locals. reported idle waiting on a ly normal conditions and distribution of coal was restored today. The ap- pointment of a commission to investi- gate wages and:prices connected with the industry will net be made before PLACE OF ARMY CASPER TO REAP BENEFITS OF YELLOWSTONE ROA SUGCESS OF HIGHWAY MOVEMENT TO CENTER HERE found sufficient to consume 67 million gallons in a reasonable time. To re- distill this for alcohol commercially is impracticable.” fi it af wages. urther adjustinen: ‘Thursday, it was gnidat the White Khe lem A id \FIGHT NOW CENTERS ON gue Houseé. . Pal : “Gabriel f CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT : FARGO ANNUAL MEETING DUE JANUARY 12th The deferred anual meeting of the stockholders of the Fargo Oil company will be hela January 12, 1920, according to company announcement made today. A board of five directors for the com- ing year will be elected at this meeting which is to be held in Room 219, Oil Exchatige building. PORTA REPEATS PREDICTION OF GREAT STORMS RAN D, . 16,.—Pro- organization seven years ago when Gus essa Bote Bae ateiang a the MTielines, pioneer trail blazer of trans-| Gerard, formerly amassador to Ger- | theory that between December 17 and 2 continental and interstate highw: many, announced today that he would | the end of the month the Pacific first connected up the roads from Chey-] not be a candidate for the Demo- | coast would be visited by the worst enne thru the various county seat| cratic nomination for president if | pare storms In its history. He denied that towns to Yollowstone park. From an! President Wilson should seek a third (Dy Annociated Prensa.) undefined cow trail, the road has de-| term, He telegraphed his friends in WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—Evasion | he predicted the end of the world. Porta is a former professor of math- cmatics at Turin university, Italy. G.0.P. IS ONLY SALVATION OF NATION, CLAIM ‘ALL MEXICAN STATES CONFER (Ry Asnociated Prenx.) MEXICO CITY, Dec. 16.—The gov- ernors of all states of Mexico have been summoned to meet at Mexico City, December 20 for a conference with President Carranza looking to more rapid pacification of the re | public and also outline a plan where- by the approaching elections may be carried out with the least disturbance SEIZING FIUNE @Annnunzio has withdrawn from Fi- ume and Italian regulars are occupy- ing the city, a Rome dispatch report- ed today. The withdrawal followed an agreement with Premier Nitti. SENATE BILL TO - EXTEND CREDIT GETS APPROVAL Asnoctated Preas. ate today the conference re- organization of corporations to extend credit In Europe to stimulate export or unfairness. BUSINESS HALTS WHEN | O MAYOR LEEPER |Body Borne to Last Resting Place Follow- ing Simple, Impressive Services; Friends Crowd Temple for Rites BIG TIME AT BASKET LUNCH | -IS PREDICTED trade. ap WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—The sen- -| adopted port on the Edge bill, authorizing the | BILL-TO FORCE BEFORE HOUSE j (By Associated Preas.) | WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—A bill, defining radicalism, designed primar- ity, Chairman Johnson said, to force | the department of labor to arrest and deport all allen members of the I. W. W., was reported to the house to- day by the immigration committee. | DEPORTATION IS “Casper has the opportunity the Yellowstone Highway associ untold benefits from the development of outside connections. “Your city has maintained the posi tion of constantly being behind any movement for better roads and the sup- port it has given the Yellowstone high- way in the past has brot about the In-, terest which has not only developed local advantages but has spread state- wide and become one of the main fac- tors in your development the support of the per came t veloped into the main commercial road of the state, serving the agricultural areas with its closely settled sections, the oll regions with its duty freight roads, the range and ranch as wellas Opening the road to the miracle of Nature, Yellowstone park, where tourists by the thousands seek ‘recrea- sasure, leaving behind a trail of silver for those who would serve to} make the trip pleasant. | “The association became the father} of the recent bond issuo urging a com-| prehensive rou) system for the entire ite and out of Its gospel of better Organization Work of L. L. Newton, New’ President | of Association, Paves Way to Great Results thru- out Length of State’s Main Highway of being the hub of Wyoming’s future road-building program,” said L. L. Newton, president of | iation, yesterday afternoon at a conference of the Casper officers of the association and the ex-/ ecutives of the Casper Chamber of Commerce, “and by a well devised plan of filling out the spokes of the wheel can secure GERARD NOT TO" RUN IF WILSON | IS CANDIDATE NEW YORK, Dec. 16.—James W. South Dakota, where a minority Dem- ocratic nomination petition was filed in hts behalf. { Filing the petition, he said, was merely a precautionary measure 50 that he would get the South Dakota vote on the first three roll calls in the convention if Wilson should not run again. ‘LEAK’ ON HIGH COURT RULINGS ( 5 WASHINGTON, 16.—Permis- sion to institute original proceedings to have the national prohibition amend- ment declared unconstitutional and the |New Jersey and federal authorities en- Joined from enforcing it, was asked of the supreme court today ‘by the retail liquor dealers of New Jersey. This is the first question as to the validity of the constitutional amendment to reach the supreme court. HOUSE COMMITTEE DOWN DRY LAW REPEAL (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—An_ un- favorable report on the bill to repeal the war-time prohibition law was or- dered by the house agriculture com: mittee today by a vote of 16 to 3. LAWS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE. of Jaws to promote the safety of pas- sengers and employes was charged to the railroads by W. P. Worland, chief of the bureau of safety of the Inter- state commerce commission, in his an- nual report today. HINES HAS NEW PROPOSAL FOR | By Aassociat: Pre . ay PE ' DETROIT, “Dee, 16 "Matntaining | ye Old Fashioned box luncheon is Impressive funeral services for John F. Leeper, mayor of Cas-/nighways has grown the present state | RAIL DECISION } that. thel nation: te a2) unprepared, f0F| scheduled ta start tonight Promptly at i ner, were held at the Masonic Temple this afternoon at 2 o'clock, andj hiehway cocamiagion with ade finite BEING PROBED | | seat ave, addressing the Republican| aed Navy club in the basement of the|in tribute to his memory all business in the city was rE be-|pourcea of Wyoming for further de- | WantRiGHONn are New re | State Central committee, declared it] West hotel. McKee’s orchestra, solo- | tween the hours of 2 and 4 in accordance with the proc! lamation is-| ¥elopment. b . Lee aH Alize had become apparent that the Republi-| ists, humorists, lecturers, and withal a | P mhaeiGraut uieays opens! )two w. ASHINGTON, De Dec. 16—The jus- Sontmend Race bares re wr ns ‘Sad party is the country’s only salva- lon. - The strictest individual economy con- sistent with proper development of pres- ent day needs was urged by Hays. “The special session of congress just closed saved the nation nearly a bil- Mon dollars. and if nothing else had been accomplished by Republican con- trol except this, it w6uld warrant an overwhelming ‘Republican victory ‘next! ———_—_— Dr. BE. L, Newlander accompanied by his mother will spend the Christmas vacation in: Denver: . BRITISH TROOPS ARE MASSACRED (By Associated Press.) real box luncheon close to midnight 1s; the program which has been arranged by the Army and Navy club as a ben- efit for the athletic fund of the club. The auction of the basket lunches will start about 11 o'clock following | the entertainment program and dancing | F. C, Calhoun predicts a real everiing «entertainment. The time of starting has been changed to 8 o'clock to allow all entertainers to give their stunts. gestive The civilized nations of the world, it has been computed, strike ~ 8,000,000 matches every minute of the twenty- four hours. sued Saturday by T. A. Dean, The Masonic Temple was and his family and with sorrowing cit- izens of Casper, and the many beauti- ful and elaborate floral tributes bore witness to the respect in which Mayor Leeper was held by the community. The mayor's body arrived from Den: ver over the Burlington at 10 o'clock this morning and was met at the sta- tion by the members of the city council, Acting Mayor Dean, W. 8S. Kimball, and by a committee from. the “Masonic Lodge. It was escorted to the Leeper home where it remained until] 1:30 when the funeral cortege was formed. The. services at the temple were tnarked by their simplicity. Past Grand Master Marion P. Wheeler, conducted tne impressive Masonic: ritual, und Rev. Philip K. Edwards read the beautiful Episcopal burial service with its scrip- ture sentences concerning the resur- rection, its Bible passages filled with comfort; and its short and simply word- ed prayers for help and strength. acting mayor. filled with friends of the former mayor! body was carried from the temple by ‘the pall bearers, Harold Banner, Am-| brose Hemmingway, John McGrath, Dr. | G. T. Morgan, P. C. Nicolaysen, and} Pscar Heistand, escorted by the hon- orary pall bearers, ex-Gov. B, B. Brooks, | Cc. H. Townsend, Dr, A. EB. Hoff, C. H. Hortsman, Dr T. A. Dean and f. I1.! Pelton. | { Fully 60 members of the Spanish-| American War Veterans camp escorted the body of their comrade to the grave. A large delegation of ‘Masons also ac- companied the procession. In the column were two members of) the famous Ninth Cavalry, the Indian fighters of Wyoming. The brief commitment service of the} church was read and the final tribute of the lodge was paid at the grave) after. which the salute was fired by a! |squad from the company of Veterans}! | more doors to the‘ol! city from the east | gathering travel from northern Ne- braska and from Idaho on the west.| “The development of the Salt Creek} road with ‘the first stretch of hard-sur- faced highway in the state, sets the pace for the quality of ronds to be bullt in the future and is a link in a north and south roa@ with Casper mid-way! as the source of supply, not only for the oil interests but as a jobbing center | for the communities on the highways, radiating in every direction from the center city of the state,’ Mr. Newton was elected president oft) the Yellowstone highavay at Casper last October and since that time has been giving his full time to the organiza-| tion of effective commercial clubs in| the towns along the route that they} may be in a position to handie the} thousands of tourists who will come over. the road next season. Beside financing the varlous clubs by the ure of the budget system and assessment | alleged leak on the supreme court's | ernment officials tice department is investigating an decisions.. Information that advance tips were offered for sale was laid before the department today. Three men, two of whom are gov- volved. Detectives were assigned are rportd in- volved. Detectives were assibned to | the case to stop the leak before Mon- day when a decision on the Volstead law is expected. BOMB IS railroads to rivets ! fore President Wilson. Neither Hines nor White House officials will say what the recommendations sre or advocate pose to return the roads by denuory 1 nor has there been any indication as to when the preident would issue | ® proclamation surrendering the roads ! or announce a change of plana. joins act te FOUND IN TANK OF OIL LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16.—Two bombs, one filled with a high explosive and the other containing whisky, were today. The first was found in an oll local ofl company, When exploded by turned over to the sheriff's office here tank which was being delivered to a a rifle bullet it tore a large hole in the lin uniform and Taps wag sounder upon |pinn spread over the entire community forthe purpose of handling the local ‘The musical selections were a duet, ground. LONDON, Dec. 15.—Thirteen hundred British troops in Persia were wiped out by a hostile population, it is claimed in a Moscow wireless dispatch, The troops comprised the garrison of the town of Meshked (possibly Meshed) in north- eastern Persia, it is reported. “The Invisible Land,” sung gy Mrs. Burton’ Nye, and Mrs. C. F, Thompson, with Mrs. Ray Cook as pccompanist, end a quartet, “Abide With Me,” by Mrs. Nye, Mrs, Thompson, Mr. McGreg- or and Mr. Jones. z | At thé conclusion of the services the the bugle. The firing squad consisted of Lincoln Kelley, F. C. Powell, L. D. Scott, James °° ‘operation H. Chapman, D. R. McKay, Joe Flan-|\"® camp erounds, M.A. Hawley, J.]Tesources and Peterson, J. ®.| Position to present to tourists next sea- mery, W. B. Kilgore, T. Scott, George H. Kemp and John Carey. is securing the ns in establish lyertising thefr themselyes in a sitwation in all lines, h the to place (Continued on paze Eight) The second “bomb” was brot here by a special agent of the Southern Pacific, who suspected an attempt to wreck the limited, when he found it on the tracks near Yuma. When pierced \ whiskey, exposing the wiles of Arizona bootleggers. by a bullet it gave forth the aroma of