Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 29, 1920, Page 1

BeForced 0 ulose Chicago Stockyards Strike May Force Packing Plants to Shut Down, Report _ (By, Associated Press. CHICAGO, March eh Neciy fitty thousand employes sf packing com: panies here will be thrown out of work if workers of the Union Stock- yards, and Transit company who struck Saturday midnight remain out, packing officials said today. “We have enough livestock on hand for ” said an Armour official, “After it we must gradually close down if the strike continues and a week will/see all departments of the plant closed.” DENIKINE ARMY DISORGANIZED; MANY DESERT NOVOROSSISK, Russia, March 29. —Occupation of this city by Bolshevil forces occurred Saturday, One thon- sand of General Denikine’s volunteer soldiers went’ over to the soviet side, and most of the remainder went aboard ship and departed for Crimea with Denikine. —— DUBLIN MAN IS (By United Press.) ~ DUBLIN, Mar. 29.—Thomas Dwyer was called from his home at Thurles this morning by an armed) party and dead. ral Sir Chari U.S. SUB FORCE INADEQUATE TO COPE WITH HUN (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.—The Navy's force is entirely inadequate to meet the demands of war against Germany, Rear Admiral Grant, formerly in command of the Atlantic submarine’ force, testified before the Senate committee investi- gating the Nayy's.eonduct of the war, oo HOPE HELD.OUT FOR AGREEMENT ON WAGE SCALE (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, March 29.—A new wage agreement based on the majority report of President Wilson's bitumi nous coal commission will be signed within a week, it is predicted by mem- bers of the general scale committee of operators and miners who arrived pees eee. ae @ new con- ract, Fi Attorney General for New Jersey Opens' Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court in Fight Against WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 nstituti chibition amendment, is legislative in pes iy Bos futionat euracin according to Attorney General Thomas F. McCran of New Jersey, amendment declared voi Eight points were raised and discussed. MecCran’s brief declared the eight eenth amendment was not constitution- ally proposed; that the proposal is sub- ject to judicial review, and that three- fourths of the states have not ratified .—The eighteenth amendment to the Death and Disaster Are Left in Wake of Tornadoes with LaGrange, Georgia, and Illinois and Ohio Hardest Hit; Damage from Twisters Will Run Into Millions (By United Press) Tornadoes swept eight states Sunday, claimed a toll of about 120 ed millions of dollars worth of - dreds homeless. There were two distinct pf ay psd bang to and Alabama and the other in the Middle West. lives, destroy: many places. Relief measures are La ; reported killed and seve a homeless. The Midwestern storm sppeared first near St. Louis, where one was killed. It swept northward, spreading over In- diana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan and extending into Wisconsin. The nation- al guard was called out in Chicago ter- ritory. hundred | 50 DEAD, 125 INJURED IN GEORGIA STORM. Associated Press.) LA. GRANGE, GA., Mar. 29.—Casual- ties resulting from the storm which) swept this’ section late yesterday are placed at about 50 dead and 100 to 125 injured. Approximately 100 homes were destroyed, with property loss of $500,000. MILLIONS IN. DAMAGE ADDED TO LIFE TOLL, (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Mar, 29.—Reports from the tornado which swept several states In the Middle West yesterday indicate that 77 persons lost their lives, while thousands were rendered homeless, and millions of dollars in damage was done. Chicago and its suburbs show the great- est toll of life—29 persons being killed, | with the greatest loss at Melrose Park, Ohio, where wire communication grad- ually is being restored and reports say there are 24 known dead. it is thought that when rural dis- tricts are heard ‘(om this figure will be Ancreased. Indiana reported 17 known dead, Michigan 6 and Wisconsin and Missouri each reported 1 person killed. 27 DEAD, 100 MISSING IN NORTHERN INDIANA. (By Ass Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, Mar. 29.—Twenty- seven are dead and at least 100 missing as the toll of the tornado which swept Northern Indiana yesterday. SCORE KILLED BY | TOLEDO. age in and about oledo will run into age in and about Toledo will run into telephoné wires will run into many thousands and at Swanton, near here, the damage close to a million is re- vorted. Reports of death and destruction are steadily coming into the city from sur- rounding points, as communication is partially restored. More complete re- ports are expected when communica tion is re-established with Bowling Green, Liberty Center, Swanton, Mar- tin and other points swept by the storm. MICHIGAN REPORTS FIVE KNOWN DEAD. (By Associated Press.) i DETRGIT, Mar. 29.—The death toll) of yesterday’s storm in Central West-| ern Michigan, -i8 -stilk pundetermined,; Only fragmentary reports are coming in over disarranged wires. These indi- cated the loss of life at five, DEATH TOLL ELEVEN IN ALABAMA COUNTY: (By Associated Press.) ‘ALEXANDER, ALA., Mar. 29.—Five whites and six negroes were killed in a tornado which swept the territory be- tween Camphill and Waverly in Talla- poosa County, yesterday. 26 MEET DEATH IN OHIO TWISTER. (By Associated Press.) COLUMBUS; Mar 24—Casuulties, from the storm which swept Western | | arently was the hardest hit with 40 to 60: SHEARING SEAS SEES RETURN OF | NATRONA FLOCKS in southeast portion Tuesday. as—one in Georgia Fires resulted in underway and many are missing. colder in northeast portion tonight and Crthune “CASPER, WYO., MONDAY, MARCH 29 IGHT STATES RRIFIC STORMS The Casper Daily WEATHER FORECAST Partly cloudy tonight: and Tuesday, 8 PAGES roony| NUMBER 143 Annual Clip to Be Lighter but of Better Grade and :Lambing Will Extend Into June, Prominent Sheepman Says With spring shearing scheduled to start in Natrona county April 24, many flocks of sheep are expected to return from the ON COOKS ANDWAITERSTURN DOWNCOMPROMISE, STRIKE APRIL 1 LOOKS PROBABLE conditions At Riverton—Eugene McCarthy and M. L. Bishop. In Natrona county—Daly Sheep com pany, John Daly, L. D. Scott, C. B. Johnson, Hank Miles, McPherson Sheep company, Bob Wilson, Pine Mountain Sheep company, Roderick Gordon, J. W. Longshore, Mills Sheep company, D. N. Speas, half of the Freeland and Josen- dal companies, Bates Park Sheep com- pected to be sheared in Natrona county this year, this being about 25 per cent | It was the first time in the history of \ Wyoming that sheepmen have been | | forced to ship #ut their-sheep for win- een \ ter feeding, The severe drouth of last summer made It netéssary to send-many this work into the month of June. Shearers will receive 17% cents per Patton purchased the property at the corner of Third and Wolcott streets, Following 1s a list of a majority of the sheepmen of Natrona county with the the purchase was denied today. There is the possibility that Mr, Pat- At Scottsbluff, Nebr.—Cottman and Turner. mittee which has charge of the erection of a home for the lodge, is incorpor- In northern New Mexico—William Cronin, Cadoma Sheep company, Fred OVER T0 ALLIES sat iver Bue a i (By. United Press.) different states and counties in Wyoming where they have been giczing this winter. The herds are expected to come into Cas- per starting the first of April and nearly all are expected to be here by April 15, according to M. L. Bishop,.prominent sheep less than the number sheared last sea son. A majority of the sheep shipped out last fall are expected to come back altho some were sold after being shipped | herds ont of the state. The heavy snows this winter indicate that next winter » | will see normal grazing Elks’ Realize Large Profit on) evatent in the state again, Prominent Corner in Sale to | Hugh Patton for $60,000 head and will pay their own board. Last season they, were paid 17 cents with the same. provision as to board. owned by the Elks’ lodge, for the sum| A better grade of wool is expected of $60,000. Mr. Patton has not announced his plans for using the property, and a location of where they have been win- tering this year: At Long Pine, Nebr.—John Cullen, ton may consider the erection of a hotel z ~ x . on the corner, which is well suited for John Grieve, James Shepherdson, suck a purpose. The Hiks lodge has realized a profit \ At . Douglas,. Wyo.—Prairie! Sheep company, Tom Hall, Mike McCarthy, Rasmus Lee, Burns Sheep company, ated,-and now has more than $100,000 “ in ite fund. 1¢ $8 probable that ancther|228Us McPherson, ‘Bar Cand the Ma- site will be purchased this week, it was stated today. Henderson, 103 Sheep company, Ganson Spicer, L. L. Gantz, Northern Sheep company, 102 Sheep company, Robert Duncan, Marquis and company and J. PARIS, Mar. 29.—The council of ambassadors today refused Germany's request that she be allowed to retain her gunboats and auxiliary cruisers. owner in this county, to other states or different sections of. Lambing: will be. 15 days later this Report this year and not as much shrinkage rumour that Patrick Sullivan and Harry Breen Shepherdson, of $29,000 on the property, which was honey Sheep company. —__—»_____ W. Phillips, The council insisted upon immediate (Continued on Page 2.) IBITION LAW IS EVOLUTIONARY,SAYS BRIEF OPPOSING ACT 18th Amendment | of constitutional prohibition Nearly $00,000 head of sheep hre ex- WO Le0 CELLS Wromiae: year and will last about 30 days, taking By 9, deal completed Saturday Hugh L. is expected nor as much dirt. in the wool. P. Hynds were associated with him in At Torrington, Wy0.—Steve Tobin. purchased about a year ago. The com- At Glenrock—John Beaton. TURN GUNBOATS At Wheatland—O, Josendal and the delivery to the allies. pany, the Buffalo Creek Sheep com- pany, E. W. Adams, Lew Barker, A.C. “}Duthie, Lindsay and Lindsay, Bryden and James, the Blk Creek Sheep com- pany, Johh Ellis, Gothberg and Serv- Lester, John Murdock, Henry and ice, Jerry Sullivan, William and Charles George Wyatt, Robert and James Grieve, the Efell Sheep company, Al- bert Majors, Ed Dayidson, the Mitchie Brothers, P. C. Nicolaysen, Ed Trol- lopp, Dan Ralston, B, B, Brooks and Kenneth McDonald. Wild Duck Indu¥fry to Perish U: Drake Is Retwrned To hatch out a bunch of erage purposes,” suffigiently describe the limit within congress to tegislate, and that the term “intoxicating liquors” is its own definition. The Volstead law, it is claimed, in fixing the standards, is oppressive and unconstitutional. DECISION QF COURT EXP! duck- BTN By United Press.) lings from eggs which he found on WASHINGTON, Mar, 29.The Su-| Horse Bees and brot* to under prertie Cita decision on’ te valldity:| tie 00d OF aa” mttimeanbile. wares, Shek, nurse them along only to one of pected April 19, Chief Justice White {the two surviving birds lost| from the Art Schulte residence at 1045 Hast Sec- reme court in New id and the in opening his argument today ke Jersey's suit to have the Volstead act unconstitutional: it in th constitutional sens. The brief also declared that the na- tional prohibition act is not appropriate legislation; that there is no right in congress to legislate outside the words of the amendment; that the words" bev- today recessed the court until that date, The court granted the St. Louis brew- ers’ applicaion to submit for decision with other dry cases its appeal from an adverse decision there, It also admitted the appeal of a New York citizen, attacking the ment’s right to confiscate liquor he was kesping in a safe deposit vault. govern: | onal is the experience of C. West, pro- ‘prietor of the Second Street Confection- ery store, who is offering $5 reward for the return of the duck in cane it strayed away instead of being stolen. The missing pet is described as a ysrem- headed Mallard drake, and in order that lithe industry be kept alive it is neces- |sary that Mr. Drake be found, | | | SOVIET PEACE IS ADVOCATED ’ BY JAP ENVOY (By United Press.) TOKYO, Mar. 29.—Political Com- missioner Matsudara returned to- day from the Siberian front with peace proposals from Soviet Russia. He strongly favors their acceptance. HEALTH WARNINGS RENEWED HER PENALTIES FIXED FOR VIOLAT , {Because several _seyere. cases of -in- testinal ¥ developed as a result of bad water taken from city water pipes. Dr. J. F. O'Donnell, county health officer, has issued a list of regulations relative to drinking water here and how’-it should be treated before used. Any violation of the rules is punishable by a $100 fine or thirty days in jail, or both. The city police department has been given orders to enforce the rules. g.2 All public drinking fountains in the cityare to be shut off." All water used in public eating places shall be boiled before being served. CHICAGO OFFICE OF U.S. BUREAU RECORDS ’QUAKE (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Mar. 29.—An earthquake shock of considerable intensity was re- corded by the seismograph office of the Weather Bureau today. The tremors started at 11:14 p. m. last night and continued until 12:20 a. m, It centered} approximately 0 miles from Chi- cago. THREE CENTS IS COST OF SEWING FOR FIVE HOURS An employe in the advertising com- posing room of the Tribune did not believe it possible to operate an elec- tric sewing machine for five hours for three cents so he “set it’’ 30 cents and the proof-reader was of the same opinion and so the ad was printed that way. Now comes Earl Burwell, sules manager of the Natrona Power com- pany, who deposes and says that the ad man and the proofreader are all wrong for an electric sewing machine can be operated for five hours at u cost of three cents and Mr, Burwe is prepared to demonstrate these ures to any doubting Thomases. pu diirstashen. iieerenin3 (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Mar. 29.—President Lewis of the Mine Workers ‘issued a statement today, denying that there would be a suspension of work in the bituminous coal mines of Illinois and other districts on April 1, BABE RIDES ON WINGS OF STORM 77x HOUSE LEFT ON (By United Press.) CHICAGO, March 29.—An infant from her home when the wind was holding her a few minutes previously. In Melrose Park, one family regained consciousness to find themselves in their own basement with the adjoining house over them resting askew upon the foundations. Many cities are still isolated. “trouble aiid sickness” have) Culinary Workers Reject Offer Made by Restaurant Owners’ Association and 250 May Walk Out Middle of Week | At a meeting held yesterday at the Moose hall, the Culinary Workers’ union of Casper rejected by a vote of 102 to 7 the |proposal of the Restaurant Owners’ association to pay them the scale of wages they had asked on a seven-day basis. A grievance committee was appointed ‘which will meet the restaurant owners again this evening, but it is believed that the | r has reached a deadlock and that | there is little hope of averting a strike on April 1. The Culinary Ws week with ¥ rkers demand a six: ollowing 4 jseale: Chefs, $42: % | waiter girl waiters, | laneous help, $21. } The restaurant owners declare that | they cannot get extrn help for the |meventh day if the culinary workers | take their ‘séventh day off, as it is not to be had, nor can they pa All water used for washingaishes }® half ta these who work the seventh in which Tood or diink is-served aid} day. in washing food containers, such as | Appioximately 250 members of the milk cans and bottles, must be boiled | union will be affected by the strike or- before being used. | dery in case a walkout occurs here. All householders are warned to boil | ee eet water before using it. | “““Barber Shop Location Changed Doctor O'Donnell denied that there | The barber shop in.the O.8. building was moved to the rear end of the Smokehouse yesterday. As soon as the room is redecorated it will be oc- cupied by the Bootery. TEUTONS DEFY ALLIED ORDER German Regulars Sent Into Ruhr ‘Region Despite Refusal of Perinit; Supreme Council Will Take Up Question (By Associated Press) PARIS, Mar. 26.—Absolute confirmation of the entrance of reg- ular Germany army troops into the Rhur district, on the edge of the allied zone of occupation, without any permission from allies, has been received by the French foreign office, it was declared today. The subject, it was stated, probably will come up before the supreme had. been any death as a result of drinking water and that thus far no evidence of typhoid had been found. | council in London. The French say they can find no excuse whatever for sending troops into this section, $20,000 ROBBERY AT TORRINGTON (By Associated Press.) CHEYENNE, Mar. 29.—Diamonds and sample jewelry worth between $20,000 and $25,000 were stolen last night from the Clyde Smith jewelry store at Torrington, Wyo., according to a telegram recetved here today. This message said the evidence indi- cated that at least two men entered three trunks belonging to J. Wash- burn, traveling salesman for an Omaha concern, and escaped in an automobile. Much of the loot was taken from the trayoling man's trunks, according to the message. EE DIVORCE PLEAS GRANTED IN COURT HERE NEIGHBOR'S LOT Mrs. Theodore Honeywell obtained & divorce this morning fr ‘liam Honeywell on grounds of ion. was found in the street three blocks A decree was also granted James A. passing here. Her mother had been | Phenn in bis suit against Ursula Phenn jon the same grounds. Roy W. Tolman was granted a <di- jvorce Saturday from Willa H. Tolman 1 —_—»— Kimball old t Mrs. night Ohio, whi w. fo: left last 1 mbus.