Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 16, 1920, Page 1

5 A dono she CARRANZA ASKS PERMISSION TO ~ MOVEFEDERAL ARMY THRU U.S. TO ATTACK REBELS FROM NORTH CPT ees 7 a SONORA REBELS CAPTURE FOUR ara uot GD Ene Caap eT Hailsy Crihune Troops Victorious in|| WEATHER FORECAST First Engagement with Federals northwest. ——— ae VOLUME IV (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 16.— Mexico today asked permission Rain or snow and colder tonight; Saturday unsettled, colder in east por- tion, winds becoming strong north to CASPER, WYO., FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1920 from the United States to move troops thru American territory so as to attack Sonora state troops from the north. No action on the request has yet been taken. The Carranz® government wishes to Tove its forces on the Mexican Central line to El Paso, thence thru Amerl- can tefritory to Douglas, Arizona, and across the boundary to Agua Prieta, from which point a movement against Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, would be undertaken. The only other point of attack against Sonora is thru Pul- pito Pass, between Sonora.and Chihua- hua, and it fs said that this pass could be defended by a small force of. So- SUIT | PIC | vada a suit, asking that the decree, | of divorce granted Mary Pickford! | from Owen E. Moore be set aside, | | vill he filed in district court here Manon Trial for Officer’s Murder Testifiesin Own Behalf and Denies Having Fired First Shot; Blames Confession to Coercion and Misrepresentation; Lively Tilt Lageatese an Sere | BN ¢ 0 p MEET Takes Place When Former County Attorney Takes Stand | a ae ese) = _ FILE IN NEV. CO iC PAGES TODAY OVERALLS CLUB FINDS SUPPORT IN CHANCELLOR RT og UNIvERSIY | Taaen Rea Sere: Jayhawkers J CONSPIRACY AND “Protest Avainst COLLUSION A R E Price of Clothes; CHARGES MADE Movement Spreads | (By Associated Press.) KANSAS CITY, April 16.—The |Fairban ks Pa rty to| “Overalls Club" movement, intended to protest against the high prices of : clothing, is spreading = Connivance, Says hing prea nr y | State Charge throughut the Southwest, | (By Associated Press.) | patches today said clubs were NUMBER 159 | MINDEN, Nevada, April 16.— formed in numerous places in — |In the interest of the state of Ne- souri, Kansas, Oklahoma, ‘I Arkansas. ng the organi club at the University of Chancellor Strong said he would lead the membership among the young men in wearing overalls and Mrs. Strong would set an ex- ample for young women by adopting the cottage apron as an approved garb for both home and street wear. GENERAL WOOD this afternoon by Attorney General Fowler. | The complaint is based on a ! tions of fraud, connivance and collusion Fairbanks, to whom the forrr Mrs. short time after irbanks is brot ations that there was a conspiracy n himself and his present wife — at the provision of the Califor-| CHICAGO, April James McCoy, nora troops, y which requires that a year| former) Republican st chairman in Qtticials sald the United States was s before a final decree of divorce] Missourt and with the Republican Na- under pressure’ from tife Mexican ‘ u BULLETIN ranted, by having Mrs. Moore} tional mmittee until April 1 of this government. DOUGLAS, Wyo., April 16.—Hugh Armstrong, on trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Tom Majors, took the stand in his own behalf this afternoon and — | et her divoree In Nevada. year, issued a statement thru the Chi- recited ‘the circumstances of the gun fight wit! a Wi sae. | ——. |cago Daily News today giving detailes ZA GARRISON u gun fight with details that correspondef to the opening statement of Attorney C. D. Murane, but denied that he shot first. Three | peryuRY IS CHARGED INeeeruileats tues eatacal, states naborily ©. JOINS THE REBELS. (By United Press.) AGUA PRIETA, April 1§.—Four Sinaloa towns, Vaca, Adrodaca, Toro and Choix, have fallen before the in- vading Sonora state troops. After an hour's battle the Cholx garrison sur- rendered and joined the Sonora column. This was the first battle between the Carranzistas and the Sonora secession- ists. Mexico. ‘Troops are passing through Agua Prieta and other Sonora towns. ‘Villa is reported to be massing his forces. Carranzistas are reported to be plan- ning am attack on Sonora from two side&. Chinese residents are fleeing to- aan FLAYED FOR SITUATION IN MEXICO (By Associated WASHINGTON, April 16.—Mexico's present position is due to the “unfor- tunate and mischievous policy of the ‘Wilson administration,” Henry Lane Wilson declared today before the sen- ate committee investigating Mexican af- fairs. Wilson was appointed ambassador to Mexico in 1909 by President. Taft and resigned after President Wilson's first term began in 1913. ‘The former ambassador told the com- mittee that in the six years since his taxi w! defense sought to introduce. COMPL OUTLINI shots were fired, he declared, before he opened fire. from his under the impression that Martin was dead, that Moore had confessed and that blanie for the crime was being placed on him. He claimed that he was told that his life was in danger from a mob and that it might be necessary to spirit hun away. He denied being told that anything he said might be used ag: him. He also declared that he was refused counsel and waived preliminary hearing after his request for counsel had been turned down a second time. A re- quest that he be permitted to wire his father of his misfortune was also denied him, he said. resignation, every prediction he made | as to the result of President Wilson's policy had been justified by events. “President Wilson’s theory that any number of Mexicans are struggling for liberty is erroneous,” he said. “It is simply a free-for-all struggle for loot.” SECOND HUNGER STRIKE CALLED IN MOUNT JOY (By Associated Press.) DUBLIN; April 16.—Another hunger strike is reported to have begun in Monnt Joy prison. Political prisoners, both convicted and unconvicted, who are still detained there, refused to take food last night. Latest hunger strikers total forty, including nine who participated in tne original strike. Sergt. Henison, who wag shot during the passage of a procession through the streets of Balbriggan on Wednes- day, died today, defendant, here, in separate infor near | Washington Square—that has been testified to here—that is exhibited on that exhibit B; he resided with his family, consisting of his wife and sev- en children, and that a friend who was employed with him in the plumb- ing business, was also residing there; that in the early part of the evening, Mr. Martin went out from his hous and saw two Greeks loitering around his place; thaf he started up to where they were, just a little way up from the garage, between the cement build- ing, I think, that was shown on the city plat that has been introduced in evidence, and also has been testified to which is at the end of the little al- ley passes his garage; between that point and his garage, he saw these Greeks. At the time, he asked them who they were. He started up to where they were and they started to run away. They ran up around this little cement building and out on to Second street which would be a con- tinuation of the alley up to Second street if it ran clear thru. He went out thru the alley to the west just 80, I think, suggested to him, that he uth of this red barn and north of GERMANS MUST | LAY DOWN ARMS TO AVOID BREAK His confession to Special Prosecutor Purcell and others, he said, that he fired the first shot, was obtained SOMPLETE TEXT OF DEFENSE IN NG CASE Opening Statement by Attorney C. D. Murane: I desire to make a brief statement of what We expect to prove in this case, in addition to the testimony—to what has already been proven. The evidence in this case will show that_on the evening of November 1, 1919, the party referred to as Roy Martin, who is ac- cused 6f killing of Tom Majors, together with Hugh Armstrong, the} the courtroom when on cr mations; was residing in his home the little cement building out into Washington street; that 1s the street that runs just in front of his house. He went out that way and these par- ties when they got to Second street, turned down to Second street towards town; that as -he came up Washing- |ton street, towards Second, they cut cond street and went in back of some buildings on the opposite side jof Second street, and west of the hos- | pital., He called to them and they didn’t |answer, or didn't stop. Just then, he i og another person there and, asked this person if he was with the men who were running across ‘the street. As they ran across the street, they went under a light on Second street, jand he recognized them as Greeks, | Later in the evening, he and his wife jand Mr. ‘Hallowell, and possibly some lof the other members of the family, went down town to the picture show. I think just prior to going to the |picture show, he went to a néighbor’s ‘or met a neighbor, and this neighbor and Mr. Hallowell and Mr. Mbrtin }made arrangements to go out duck |hunting the next morning. They went to the picture show, and after coming Jout of the ‘show, they returned to their homie. Shortly after they returned to their home, Mr. Armstrong called Mr. Mar- tin on the telephone and told him that he had seen some parties, or some Greeks, loitering around his plage. Al- would meet him out on the Yellow- stone highway; that he would drive out that way and would meet Mr. Mar- tin. Mr. Martin went out of" his house and looked around at that time, and out in the vacant lot, or the park— béen referred to as the park—he saw Allied Council Decides to Demand Compli- tie'torms ot tnree men, He could just ance with. Treaty Terms with Blockade as Teuton Penalty ; (By United Press.) PARIS, April 16.—The allies Germany that they will break off have agreed unanimously to notify diplomatic relations unless immedi- ate and complete disarmament as the peace treaty provided is follow- ed by Germany: The allies would renew the blockade if any insurrec- tionary Gerngan government refused to recognize or execute the treaty. GERMANS MOVE TO NIP REVOLUTION. BERLIN, April 16.—Fearing a new military coup the government is B cri extensive precautions. The trict around government bulldings‘is barred to the public. Tanks, armored cars, machine-gun companies and armed de- tachments are guarding buildings and patroling the streets. PARIS, April 16 (Havas Agency).— anger of a new uprising against the hert government in Germany. apr ontly has passed for the | according to Berlin advices. cautionary measures are still being taken, however. | (By Associated Press.) with rumors of an impending revolt. time being, | Strict pre-|and Washington and got out and walk-| two trips took out shovels as w: recognize the forms—the outlines of men—in a little garden that he had in this vacant lot—either in the gar- |den or just on the other side of the |garden, I don’t recall which—they went \back out of sight, and he waited around a little while and took his car and drove out on the Yellowstone high- way. The Yellowstone highway is the regufy road from Casper to Glen rock and runs at an angle in that |part of the town, and runs I think, |two or three blocks from Mr. Martin's house, to the point where his house is runnning from Second street on an jangle, oft towards where the old brew- ery used to be. He drove out there Jana didn’t meet Mr. Armstrong; he missed meeting and came back with his car into Washington street, at the corner of Third and Washington, He stopped his car on the corner of Third ed up to his house. He looked around Recent dispatches re-|his house a little at that time; then| Conwell Square and Washington street. ported a grave situation in Pomerania/he went back, got his car and brot) {ne game Greeks composed the party «Continued on Page 6) DOUGLAS, Wyo., April 16.—Features pf this morning’s session of the trial of Hugh Armstrong were the testimony of ss W. H. Patten, former county attorney, introduced for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of George Poulis, George Mc- Civil war clouds are lowering over | Kenzie and Pat Royce, and the testimony of C. J. Fuller, taxi driver, whose testimony threw some light upon the mysterioug ich has figured so largely in the case. : ere were a number of sharp clashes between the counsels as to the relevancy of much of the testimony which the NO. BASEBALL After Mr, Patfen had answered ques- | tions concerning conversations with McKenzie, Poulis and Roberts in regard to the use of the words “officers” by the sherift's” party before ‘they shooting, -hé” was asked concerning Armstrong's con: | dition when he saw him at the county | jail and concerning conversatious held; there. Armstrong: had some lool on| his hair from a wound on top of his| head, Mr. Patten said. | The prosecution insisted that he ox| the time of conversations between ‘im: | self and Armstrong at which either | Roberts or Kilgore were present, and} this Mr. Patten was unable to do. When asked on the direct amina- | tion as to whether he had furnished Jat Royce with blanket search warranc he answered “No.’ There was a flutter of excitement in -examina- game will be played today grounds and cold weather having re- sulted in th seven others in as many cities. D: extra today. AGAINST FILM STAR j that Gene Wood cannot win the Re- | (By United Press.) | publican nomination on any ballot in 4 The complaint says that Fairbanks) the Chicago convention. agreed with Mrs. Moore prior to. the| to intermarry when the court} Se ee Ore pee atooees | PROTECTION OF s and never] Nevada only seventeen dé intended to establish a legal residence. | appearing in Minden at the proper time }to be served with a divorce complaint It also charges that Mary perjured her-| n she swore she was a residert| complaint 6 banks mar ndants are reply ues that the Pick-| ge was illegal. given 40 days in| ford-Fa The de which t \N. Y. CLIMBS TO | WORK AS ‘LIFT’ PILOTS STRIKE (By United Press.) YORK, April 16. of union elevator pilots forced thou- sands to climb stairs in skyscrapers | ieee |CENSUS REVEALS eres emer ever ereene” |SECOND . CASPER 237 JAPS DIE (UP IN Micnican (By Associated Pres TOMBSTONE April 16.—E r for ithe saf of his family and his prop- 1 erty caused him to take part in the Bis- | bee deportations, Harry E. Weotton, charged With kidnaping, testified today. otton: declared he heard threats from | strikers that the town would be dyna- mied if they won the strike. He him- self was threatened with bankruptcy | because he was believed to be “‘un- fair to labor,” he said. 3 EXTRA TODAY; RAIN GENERAL one major league rain, wet NEW ‘A strike Because only of the ‘The i postponeme ly Tribune will issue no ba: NAT! Chicago-Cincinr Cincinnati, rain; Philadelphi if t Brovik- tion Mr, Purcell asked, “Are you the W. H. Patten who was asked by the governor of the state to resign under | penalty of. having charges preferred against him?” “I am not, phatically. Upon re-direct examination Mr. Pat- ten was given an opportunity to give] reasons for his resignation, but he in sisted upon going into details, and such | Soretacn ten une ie mater wesl| SO MOOLS CLOSE finally ruled out. | $5 - Mr. Patten} Upon cross-examination Mr. atten | IN CHICA GO ON ACCOUNT STRIKE; related three conversations with Royce in regard to search warrants, | two of which he claimed occurred in Cig eae a TRS Ee ae CHICAGO, April 16.—All public schools here were closed today with school engineers striking for higher pay. bil York, rain. AMERT Boston-Washingt Detroit-Chicago at grounds; Cleveland-St. Louis hiladelphia-New at Philadelphia, 25 Mr. Patten answered em-| Cleve- York In the first the sheriff asked for a warrant to search two houses which he} refused to describe. In the second he} wanted a warrant to search for liquor | If FIGHT WITH RUSSIAN REDS pd Press.) April 16.—Japanese 8 lost 237 killed in flerce fighting with Russian troops at Khabarovsk, Siberia, last Monday, according to r ports from Tokio today. The Rus- 8! lost 400 killed and 1,500 pris- one Street fighting continued throughout Monda: (By Associated Press.) SANDERSON, Tex., April 16. tenant D. M. Hansell and S T. Maxwell, both of the 90th ron, were instantly killed airplane fell here today Lieu nt W ro squad- when their which had been reported cached in an} indefinite place in the country. not empowered to issue search rants,” Mr. Patten said. In the third conversation which took place over the phone, Mr. Patten de- clared that he warned the sheriff that} he must not permit his officers to mak: searches in the night or the daytim without proper warrants. G. M. Penley was on the stand for a few minutes when the session opened, said it was to his house that Martin went after being shot. Mr. Penley was} Miss Laura Bicknell, stenographer for the Hagens and Murane firm, was to identify the record of the preliminary firm conversations reported by Poulis, which it was sought to impeach. Upon comparison, however, it was found that the transcription confirmed the testi-| mony offered by Poulis during the trial. | Sam L. Ellis, a neighbor of Martin, (By Associa' the time of the shooting at the time he looked at his clock which was kept 10/ or 15 minutes fast and which said 4:40) when he was awakened by the crying | of his baby a few minutes before the} shooting began. Ellis was not subpoenaed but returned! noon, voluntarily from Nebraska to testify at) strikers we Some roads announced that flocking back, but others the trial. reported sporadic walkouts. C. J. Fuller, a one-eyed taxi driver,! With passenger service generally im testified to having driven five times to) proved, in sed freight shipm re} the scene of the trouble on the night of| reported in New York and New Eng: | November 1 and thé morning of No-! jana. | His trips were made at 7:45, 8, 11:50 ees ngiand, pouty paltalk 4:20 and (6:20, he said. On the first four | j).9,, Gay urbe the: at prey nd on 1. He let the Greeks out at a point between trips he Tauled three Greeks to the cast. Proposed drastic cuts in and belleved railroad passenger schedule: eral industrial shutdown are to have been averted (Continued on Page 2) WASHINGTON, April 16.—The rail | PRE whieh occurred. = "=| Tm provement of Service Reported from All led Sections; Railroads Deliver Ulti- Pepcbedlrigy Which sher tookana’to:con:| matum to Eastern Crews ted Press.) Return of strikers and improvement in service were reported by |... teatified to hearing the shots and fixed | railroads from various sections of the country as the newly appoint- | ploy | reports concerning the number of men who returned after the railroads Tt was brot out that/delivered an ultimatum, that their Jast chance would expire tomorrow | road ore r board perfected a temporary nigation at its initial meeting to- day by electing Henry Hunt and G. ¥ wage dispute v board and econside: UTION E ) SPEED UP RE CHICAGO, April 16.—Speedy disin tegration of unauthorized railroad trikes in the Central and Far West st with the serious blow struck government at the insurgents’ to | stronghold in Chicago by the arrest of twenty-five strike leaders. The arrest gt 4, Associated Press.) N,. April 16.—An in- ease of 46% per cent in the Inst ten in the population of Muskegon nts, Mich., announced by the cen- jsus bureau today is the largest yet 1 }ported in the 1920 census. From a population of 1680 in 1910 the town has grown to 9514. = TS 2 (By United Press.) | TOLEDO, April 16.—Two thou- nd striking witchmen resumed to- ize | (By United Press.) PARIS, April 16.—The chamber of | deputies to defeated’ the Socialists’ | proposal for a tax on capital. DENVER, April -Coloral cutive officers toi united in ing President Wilson inviting hint to make Estes Park his summer home since he is not going to Woods Hole. NEW BOARD MEETSTO TAKE UP WAGE CLAIMS of Chicago leaders, who were at liberty under bonds of $10,000 ing for bail, with promises to |from participation in strike activities pending a hearing on charg tion of the Lever food control act, left the local insurgents virtually leaderless. SALT LAKE CITY, April 16.—De- |spite notices posted and published yes- terday by the Oregon Short Line rail that if striking Salt Lake em- s, numbering 500, did not go back ork this morning they automatical- ed railroad labor board assembled in Washington today to consider |)? Worn a‘ ho discheraed, no mon ate re. union wage demands. In the New York district there were conflicting portea to h returned. At Ogden, according to Gene’ Platt, few of the olde were back. 1 Man- em- ager ployes ARTERS OF ALS ARE REVOKED (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, April 16.—The charters of three lodges of the Brotherhood of Rail- Trainmen w d today by F, Whitney, vice ent of the » lod, are No. 456, which u, president of the “outlaw” union was a m tockyards Local More than were thus removed THREE Loc way s rncisco. in Chicago from union membership, losing sentority and all other rights. — +