Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 15, 1920, Page 1

CARRANZA ESCAPES ENEMIES CUTS WAY | THRU LINE, FLEES TO THE HILLS Obregon” Announces Escape of Deposed Chief from Circle of Rebel Forces (Ry Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.— Carranza’s escape from revolu- tionary forces which attacked his troops near Esperanza, was today reported by General Ob- regon. In a message to revolu- tionary agents on the border which was forwarded here, Obregon said the de- posed president had succeeded in break- ing thru the revolutionary lines and accompanied by a small escort was moy- ing south into the mountains. (By Associated Press.) EL PASO, Texas, May 15.—A battle between Mexican troops under General Murenia, protecting Carranza, and Con stitutionalists in the state of Puebla, is reported in messages received today by Mexican revolutionary agents here from Adolfo de 1a Huerta, supretne command- er of the revolutionary movement. (By United Press) VERA GRUGZ, May 15.—Rebel leaders today still claimed that Carranza’s 7ap- ture was only a matter of hours. The resistance of his guard is slackening and the circle enclosing the trapped presi- dent is being drawn tighter. Carranza may attempt to cut his way out to the north and reach the United States border. ritish and French warships are ex- scted to arrive here today, anawertne the call of their nationals for protection. FOREIGN INTERESTS TO RECEIVE PROTECTION (By United Press) NOGALRS, May 15.—Full assurance protection for Americans and other | ers and investments is .promised Provisional President de la Huerta the Mexican revolutionary govern- ment, in a statement forwarded today to the United States government. The declaration was sent thru the American consul here, (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, May 15.—President Car- ranza and 800 men have surrendered to Yorces surrounding them in the Mexican mountains, according to information given out here today by Manuel de In Penna, self-styled commercial attache in New York of the new Liberal Mexican government. He said he hdd ‘received the information from Alfonza Almada of the Mexican Bureau of Information at Nogales, General Santiago also surrendered with Carranza, according to word re- ceived by Penna, Troops under General Flores are in Possession of Port Mazatlan, on the wes* coast, according to the same informa- tion. (By United Press) WASHINGTON, May 15.—A, commu- nication from the Mexican ‘revolution- government stating that the new regime is disposed to promote cordial relations was received today at tae State department. It-was regarded as WEATHER FORECAST quite so cdld in the southeast portion | VOLUME IV b Construction to Be Started Within Next 10 Days The work of razing the old Cas- per National Bank building on th- coriter of Second and Center street is progressing rapidly unde rthe di- ;rection of C. A. Warner, superin- tendent for the Hoggson Bros. Company. general contractors, and it is anticipated that the next ten days will see construction work started. The new building, a photograph of which is printed on this page, is to be A model. fireproof banking home, one and a half stories in height, and built substantially of steel, concrete and brick. The exterior will have a preten- tious appearance of tapstery brick and trimmings of terra cotta, supported by a granite base, Large circle head plate glass wing s will afford much light to the interior. The entrance will be on Second street and will be carried out effectively with an ornamental and very striking doorway. ‘The bank’s interior is to be carried out with a tile and terreazzo floor, deco- rated arch ceiling 6 feet in height, sup- ported by heavy cornice and large pilas- ters. A large public space will be con- veniently bordered by steel cages for tellers, bookkeepers and other bank em- ployes. On each end of\the room will be a mazzanine floor,,one of which will be used by bank officers and directors and the other for book and auditing de- partments. The basement wil! extend under the sidewalk to the curb line, Four vaults will be! builé under. the building. Six feet will be taken from the pres- ent building used by the Richards & Cunningham store and added to the bank, it being the definite pla of the mercantile establishment to extend its building up one more story. ‘The new home of the Casper National Bank will be one of architectural beau- ty and convenience and will reflect a huge measure of confidence that its officers manifest in the future of this city, as it has been designed to meet the needs of its patrons for years to U.S. EVIDENCE STOLEN, BOOZE VENDORS FREE (By United Press) CHICAGO, May 15.—Thousands of gallons of whiskey seized by the gov- ernment as evidence in enforcing pro- hibition have been stolen from the gov- ernment warehouse here, it was offi cially announced today. The theft jeop- ardizes 100 cases against bootleggers. a bid for recognition. The cabinet may! be called togethen to decide on a Policy. —_——»— —_ Jim Gratiot has returned after at- \tending the Republican state conven tion held in Sheridan, Wyoming. DESERTER HIDES OUT TW O YEARS Illiterate Draft Who Left Camp to See Wife and Baby Is Pursued by Vision of Firing Squad, Lives in Hills (By Associated Press.) Maw 15.—Stories of how a neighbor, a de- CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Serter of the civil war, was brought to bay and shot, brought visions of a similar fate to for two years, Drafted into the army, could neither read nor write in his life was less than 1,000. At Camp Sherman, military restraint Weighed heavy on him and impelled by ® desire to see his wife and baby he “uit camp without permission. At home, his father, a tottering wreck of the civil war, told him of the de- serter, , Visions of a firing squad took him to * crve in the hills, where his wife fur- nished him with scanty food, herbs and wild berries. Military authorities abaniloned the Search, but friends urged his wife to have her husband give himself up. He went home Thursday, got his uniform and surrendered at Camp Sherman. A seven night to Mr. and Mrs, Wi y . Wesiey Marri ton of North Casper. Pound son was born ‘ast Carl Amerine and impelled him to hide in the hills Amerine left a wife and baby at home. He Generally fair tonignt and Sunday, except probably rain or snow and not a. which is to occupy the b; SULTAN WILL STEP DOWN AS TREATY DEFY (By Associated Press.) CONSTANTINOPLE, May 15.— The Turkish sultan will resign his throne in protest against the sever- ity of the peace treaty presented to Turkey by the allied powers, it % rumored here, HUN POLITICAL MEETING UPSET (By Associated Press.) Enslinger, near Stuttgart, where favor of the candidacy of former Vice Detroit Suburbs Smash Records in Population Gain A few were injured, but none seriously. Seg (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.—All rec- ords for increases in population, as reported on the 1920 census, were broben today by two Detroit suburbs, Hamtramck and Highland Park, which, since 1910, have increased 1,266 and 1,031 per cent respectively. Automobile factory workers have bought towns and today the census bureau reported a population of 48,- 615 for Hamtramck and 46,599 for Highland Park. i ASAE ai Gus Hardendorf: is leaving Lewiston Moht., today for Casper. Mr. Harden dorf has been in Montana in the in terests of the Victor Wyoming Oil company. He has had a rig moved into the Bush creek fiejds and operations and the largest village he had ever visited will start soon. } ence is. predicted, - . ra ° ° ° ° ° ° « (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.—The senate wil! adopt the Knox peace resolu- tion late this afternoon and will send it to the conference committee, the house haying adopted a similar resolution. ‘Early agreement in the confer- President Wilson will veto the resolution and Republicans expect to write into the party platform that Wilson “kept us out of peace” by his attitude. CASPER, WYO., SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1920. BERLIN, May 15.—An unknown'man |: threw a hand-grenade’ into the hall at|/police from coast to coast and even the |'Canadian authorities have been search- Clerical party was holding a meeting in| ing since last February, finally fulfill- Chancellor Erzberger for the reichstag.} der himself, Yesterday’s Circulation "NUMBER 184 SITE CLEARED FOR: ERECTION OF NEW $125,000 BANK STRUCTURE NEW CASPER NATIONAL BANK BUILDING—Credited with being the finest exclusive bark structure in Wyoming, site at Second and Center streets, ‘The bank will occupy all three floors, one a mezzanine TAFT AND ROOSEVELT ACCUSED BY DANIELS OF LOSING PRESTIGE they permitted the United States t Wilson. From 1904 to 1910 congress author- ized only ten capital ships to Germany's twenty, according to Daniels. Continuing his defense before senate naval probers Daniels asserted that the Wilson administration ‘re- trieved the navy from Roosevelt's “stand pat” policy. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.— Secretary of the Navy Daniels today attacked Rear Admiral Sim's charge that t navy lacked plans and otherwise was was “uninformed and wanton.” —— MARTIALLAW IS PROCLAIMED IN NORTH RUSSIA (By Associated Press.) MOSCOW, May 15.—A decree issued by the central executive dated May 11, proclaims martial law in Russia and at Archangel. The meas- ure was taken to stimulate production | of war material, AERIAL SERVICE IS EXTENDED TO (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, May 15.—An aerial mail plane, carrying 500 pounds of letters, left for Omaha at 10:15 this morning. This inaugurates the first westward ex- tension of the service from Chicago, the! unprepared for war, saying the charge! committee, | the provinces of Central and Northern | | OMAHA BY U.S. ;| It is expected to maintain the service ‘| daily;-except.on ‘Sunday and. holidays, : Policies of Former Presidents Assailed by Secretary, Who Says Huns Passed U.S. in Strength During Regime (By United Press) WASHINGTON, May 15.—Secretary Daniels today assailed the naval policies of former Presidents Taft and Roosevelt, declaring that ‘0 lose its place as the second naval | power in the world, allowing Germany to pass us._ Daniels claimed the greatest strides in the navy’s history were made under President MAN BURNED TO _ DEATH, WIFE IN THE HOSPITAL | | (Special to The Tribune.) THERMOPOLIS, Wyo., May 15.— M. Shoop died at a local hospital sterday from burns and injuries re- y ceived from the explosion of gasoline | being used in cleaning clothes... Mr. Shoop's clothing was burned from his body.. Mrs. Shoop suffered severe bui from the same accident, but will recover, it was announced at the hospital. ‘ONLY SEATS FOR REGULARS, SAYS G. O. P. WARNING ‘ (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, May 15.—Instructions from the convention committee in charge of the Republican National Con- vention, notifying national committee- men to cut down their delegations to the authorized number, are on the way today. In at least six states extra dele- gates have been chosen with fractional votes assigned to them. No more than | 984 delegates’ seats can be placed, it Is said. J. E. Comeaux of New Orleans who is moving his family, consisting of a wife and two children, to Casper, has purchased a home here thru the Nesbit agency-. IELUSIVE ‘NICKY’, LEADER IN BOND THEFT PLOT, GIVES UP Flirts with Entire New York Police Force from Open Car Without Being Recognized While on Way to Prosecutor’s Office (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, May 15.—Jules W. “Nicky” Arnstein, putative “mas- ter mind” of New York’s $5,000,000 bond theft plot, was arrested today at the district attorney's office, where he appeared with his BY BOMB BLAST | wife, Fannie Brice, an actress. He said he had been in Pittsburgh a’) the time the police had been looking for him during the past few months. # The elusive “Nicky” for whom the ing his oft-repeated promise to surren-| appeared at the district| attorney’s office bright and early. Five minutes after his arrival Detec- tive Edward Rayens, attached to th office, walked up to Arnstein and, by order of Assistant District Attorney Rorke, 5 ed him under arrest. “Nicky” described to newspaper men} an entrance into the city undetected. According to his story, he arrived from Pittsburgh at 9 o'clock this morn- ing and went directly to Columbus ave-| nue and 90th street, where he met his wife in her automobile. They dro down Fifth avenue unrecognized. Just to heighten the effect, “Nicky” ran into his police pursuers, thousands strong, forming for their annual: New York parade. The Arnstein car was held up several minutes as the blue coates fell into line and when he con- ;tinued on his way ‘‘Nicky" passed mile jafter mile of policemen. FLOUR IS DOWN 50 CENTS MORE (By Associated Press.) MINNEAPOLIS, May 15.—Flour dropped 50 cents a barrel here today, apes aa, SUGAR EXPORT FROM MEXICO IS UNDER BAN (By United Press) NOGALES, May 15.—The Sonora government has prohibited the exporta- tion of sugar to the United States. Sev- eral hundred carloads of sugar, en route to the United States from Sonora and FRENCH FORCES ARE RECALLED (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Mwy 15.—Withdrawal. of French troops from the Frankfort and Darmstadt regions has already begun, it is understood, although formal orders for complete evacuation of this terri- tory have not yet been issued by the French government. BILL PROPOSES ON SUGAR:SALES (By United Press) WASHINGTON, May 15.—Sugar deal- pay a two-cent tax on each pound un der a bill Representative Steenerson in- troduced today. oe Judged by the pictures of them, a “homely philosopher” always is, Sinalow were held up today. The fact |that prices in Mexico doubled last month is the reason for the ban. Four armored Bolshevik ships w: PRICE SCHEDULE | ers would be required to sell their hold- ings according to uniform prices filed with the federal trade commission or (By United Press) LONDON, May 15.—Premiers Lloyd George of Great Britain and Millerand of France have agreed to postpone the » Spa conference with German repre sentatives until June 21. Millerand, it is also announced, has agreed to Lloyd George's proposal for a fixed sum for German reparations, Following the Lloyd George-Mill and conference at Blythe an official statement was Issued that the peace treaty with Germany would: be en- forced in every respect, particularly Certificate Prepared ity that there is a “combine” Western members. | ‘Pittman of Nevada, in pointing ou REDS STOPPED WITH BIG LOSSES POLES TO PROPOSE PEACE SOON LONDON, May 15.—Desperate Bolshevik counterattacks In the Klev region were repulsed with heavy losses, the Polish communique claimed today, ere sunk in the Dnieper river. Over 2,000 red prisoners were taken in recent fighting. Premier Skulski of Poland expects soon to offer the soviets peace. SPA MEETING SET FOR JUNE 21 FIXED INDEMNITIES AGREED UPON in regard to disarmament. The en- forcement will not be postponed until after the Spa meeting on June 21, it was added. Pe MEMORIAL DEDICATED | | | (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.—‘‘The dedl- cation of the national memorial at Ar- lington closes and commits to history an episode in the making of the na- tion,” President Wilson said in a mes- sage read at the dedication ceremonics today by Secretary of War Baker. SENATE DEBATES SLUMP IN SILVER for Producers to Show That American Government Will Pay $1 an Ounce for Local Supply (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 15.—The decline in silver prices and the pos- to keep down the selling figure of American produced metal, were discussed before the senate today by “Producers should know that the American government is ready to buy all American-produced silver at $1 an ounce,” said Senator t, that current. quotations were that price. “I have been to the treasury depart- ment and they are preparing a certi- ficate for producers to use. “We melted $300,000,000 dur: the war for a silver supply and ths g0vern- ment under the terms of the law will |replace that at $1 an ounce, even \though Mexican and other silver should to 50 cents an ounce. “There has been a remarkable fall fn silver, due, I am told, to the fact that Germany and France are oth melting silver currency because of the exchange situation.” SAL al bs, | Miss Beulah Larrabee, teacher at | Park school has resigned and gone to ‘her home on account of a nervous breakdown, below