Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 12, 1920, Page 1

that Poland must -RECOGNITI OF WRANGEL MARKS CRISIS Diplomatic Coup Seen in French Approval of South Russian Government; Three . Crises Confron t Lloyd George (By Associated Press.) mesg’ LONDON, Aug. 12.—Great Britain was officially notified today es the recognition by France of the government of Gen. Baron Wrange as a de facto government of South Russia and the question is being discussed hetween the two governments. Something akin to-conste- nation was evinced by evening newspapers here over the French ac- tion, which was characterized as contrary to’ British ideas and a Menace to entente relations. Meanwhile, King George, who was to leave for Scotland tomorrow, postponed his trip. RECOGNITION IN CONFLICT WITH PREMIERS’ AGREEMENT. E (By United Pyess.) TONDON, Aug. 12.—The action of France in officially recognizing the re. Bime of Gen. Wrangel as a de facto Bovernment of South Russia, it.is sald, is in direct conflict with the agreement reached by fhe two premiers at Hythe. It appears to be a diplomatic coun to force Great Britain. to recognize -Wran- gel and line up with the United States and France, which are opposed to rec- ognition of the Soviet: government. Dispatches state that Wrangel has started a big offensive against the Red armies, The differences — between Frince and Great Britain are not ex- pected to interfere with thir co-opera- tion, - Warsaw dispatches state that aaj Polish council of defense has decide: one herself to the end,and. spurn all offers of dishon- orable pence. : ! Premier Lioyd George is confronted with three crisis: on whieh may depend) day. the peace of rope; ‘The French- British suinoshatta misunderstanding; the threatening’ general strike in Great Britain the government makes war on Russia” anda .laborites demand that the: Soverniment reveal the Russian serms. Lloyd George must de- the: peace parley at Mins! on. the part of ‘thé-Teds. ‘ (By United Press) “| WIASHINGTON, = Aug. 12.—The United States will refrain, from ‘tak- ing sides in differences hetween France |. and Great Britain oVer Russia, it was learned here today. HARDING WILL “ADDRESS STATE FAIR IN SEPT. (By United Press) MARION, Aug. 12.—Senator War- ren G, Harding thas decided to. speak at the Minnesota State fair in Min- neapolis the first week in September, it was announced today. He may temporarily give up the front porch campaign idea. Senators Johnson and Borah are to take the stump thruout labor centers in the west. Harding wishes to make a direct appeal to the farmers. ON WEATHER FORECAST ally fair tonight and Fri eres ttre oe day, warmer treme east portion Friday. CASPER, [AUGUST RECORD IS SMASHED BY 1] Springs, WANT TO HELP AGAINST REDS (By Associated Press.) ; WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.—Secre-’/, tary of State Colby and Prince Lat- Polish minister,. held a Jong conference last night. at the state department, it was learned to-* ‘The conference held a few hours after the Polish minister anno mitely just what the American gov- ernment. u in its lsh officials said, upon. a fa to Polish ‘request for. permission. recruits response to accept from this country. also from Americans, veterans of the world war. ‘BABE’ RUTH IN OUTFIELD WITH: BANDAGED KNEE CLEVELAND, Aug. 12.—Despite an injured right knee, “Babe” Ruth was in the right fleld for New York this afternoon. His ‘aece was in an elastic bandage. . "BUSHEL BASKET’ MILLIONAIRE IS ARRESTED TODAY Charles Ponzi Gives Up to Authorities and Admits Inability to Liquidate Debts Running Into Millions ' (By. Associated Press.) BOSTPN, Aug. 12.—Another “get federal officials auditing the books of f rich quick” bubble burst today ,when Charles Ponzi and the Securities Ex- change company reported that the liabilities of Ponzi were upwards of $7,000,000. Ponzi declared they would not exceed $500,000, Ponzi, who Is’ prisonet of the United States marshal, was’ unable early this afternoon to furnish $25,000 bonds on a chatye of using the maila to defraud. (By Associated Press) BOSTON, Aug: 12:—Charles Ponzi surrendered fo the United States marshal today and_a watrant for his arrest was prepared. Ponzi was arrested on a charge of using the Com- Pp mails to defraud. missioner Allen announced that the capital of the Hanover Trast Com- pany probably (By Associated Press.) | BOSTON, Aug. 12.—A creditors’ pe- tition asking for the appointment of a receiver for Charles Ponzi was filed in the federal court here today, ‘Attorney, General Allen said Ponzi's Uabilities will run into millions. Ponzi issued this statement after his arrest: “I had an agreement with the district attorney to go tomorrow and meet my liabilities with cash. With the closing of the Hanover Trust Com- pany, and with other funds tied up, I find myself unable to do so, TI felt it my duty to tell him and ask him to de- tain» me.” < the commissioner yesterday. Ponzi was a director. ‘ : two bnil alone will swell the Au- : ig ‘thé city to '\|Mearly half’a’ million dollars, ‘ .|Brown Mercantile company “BUILDING PERMITS IN JULY TOTAL $205,467 Elks’ $100,000 Building Boosts Figures for July Which Do Not Include Two /COLORADO SPRINGS SNOWFALL (By Associated Press) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colc., Aug, 12.—Reports House, Pikes Peak, state that seven inches of snow fell during the night. Snow plows are opening the cog road line and\the automobile highhwary. |} Phe snowfall sets a new record for August. from the Summit Two inches fell at Colorado WYO., THURSDAY, AUG. 12,1920 ~ RIVERTON PLANS FOR GREAT FETE FLIRT WITH JNK OF FRIDAY 19TH Casper Entertainers to! Play Large Part in Big Celebration Beginning at Riverton Tomorrow Business Blocks Now Building Despite adverse’ conditions for construction work of all ieee Cay. angiictsary,, Celebration sorts, there was a huge increase in the number of building per- mits issued during the month of July as compared with June. The increase amounted to sued for $205,467 worth of last month. This is even more building as shown In requests for per- mits during May. ~ Building permits for the month) of July do not take into account the new Wyoming National Bank building and the Oil Well Supply ycompany build- ing for which exacuation work ajready has been started. Permits for these The Elks" $100,000 club building on the northeast corner of Eighth and Center streets was the largest -build- ing permit granted during the month. The structure which is of brick will occupy a footage of 55 by 140 feet, will be two stories in height and will include a 12-foot | basement, Work started on it July 23. Garbutt, Weid- ner & Sweeney are architects. Addition of a second floor to the present Richards & Cunningham store near Second and Center adjoining the new Casper National Bank building is to cost $20,000.. Work is to start at once, according to the wording of the building permit.~The second story will cover -a floor space of 62 by 71 and comprises only one large room. A large light court will provide the day- light for this improvement to the Richards & Cunningham store. It is expeted that this addition to the store willbe completed about the same time as the Casper National bank struc- ture. “It marks a new epoch in the growth of one of Casper’s earliest and most substantial- stores. Garbutt, Weidner & Sweeney are architects for the addition while Lar- sen & Jorgense nare contractors. $118,223, permits having new construction work during the been is- than the total amdunt of new MEXICAN ARMY IS HEADED FOR (By Associated. Press) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12.—Five thousand Mexican federal troops left Mazatlan for Ensenada, Lower Call- fornia, August 9; to open a canpaign against Cantu,’ governor of the northern district. of that terri- tory, according to Captain Meyer of the. motor ship Mazatlan, ‘which reached Los Angeles today. HOPE OF PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT ABANDONED (By United Press) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12.—Hopes ot a pencefufl settlement between Gov- ernor Cantu of Lower California ana the Mexicanj governrhent are slight. It is reported that General Pabio Gon zales-will reach here tomorrow to con- fer with local Mexican leaders. Fed- eral forces are reported st San Juis, Sonora, KIRBY DEFEATED A_new one-story concrete and brick building occupying a floor space of 50 by 120 feet is to be built by the Wool Warehouse association -at a cost of $12,000. This structure ranks third in high priced. building for the month. The building will front on Railroad and will be built between David and Ash streets on Railroad. It is for storage of hay and grain and con- struction work to start the 28th, ac- cording to the wording| of the permit. Larsen & Jorgensen aye contractors. A warehouse platform for the to cost only about $2,200 concludes the list of commercial buildings. The most expensive residence for which applichtion was made dvving the month was the house being erect- ed by C. E. Horsch on Grant street between Fourth and Fifth streets. This is being built bythe Frank Construc- tion company at an estimated cost of $7,000. Four one-story frame dwellings of much the same type are to ‘be built on ‘North Jackson between East B and C streets by Géorge McRorey, according to permits issued. Each will be erect- ed at an estimated cost of $4,000, Each one will have a gable roof. Another pretentious house for which a building permit, was issued during July ig the $6,000 two-story dwelling to be erected by H, P, Fishburn on Wolcott street fetween ‘itwelfth and| ‘Thirteenth streets. The remainder of} the houses, additions: to residences and Barages ranged in price from $100 to $4,000. _ SUFFRAGE PROSPECT IS BRIGHT OPPONENTS ARE (By Associated Press.) NASHIVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 12,—Suffragists in the lower house of the | state legislature won another point in their fight for ratification of suffrage when a joint resolution which would have prohibited action of any kind on ratification was tabled. ~ ed DEFEATED AGAIN BY CARAWAY IN ARKANSAS VOTE (By Associated Press) } LITTLE ROCK, Aug. 12.—United States Senator Kirby today concedea the nomination of ‘Congressman T. H. Caraway for United States senator on the Democratic primary, (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS, Aug. 12.—Straggling returns today rendered still more un- certain the outcome of the contest be- tween W. A.: Julian of Cincinnati, and Judge A. F. O'Neil of Akron, for thu Democratic nomination for‘ United States senator... With 5,595 precincts out of 6,000 heard from,. O’Neil's lead was only 299 votes. There was no material change today in other con- tests. BISHOP MANNIX SAY.S HE WILL VISIT IRELAND —_—- (By United Press) LONDON, Aug. 12.—Archbishop Mannix declared today that he would visit Mreland in defiance of the Brit- ish government. He. did not stato his plans for eluding Scotland Yards detectives. or ‘when the. visit would be made. VIOLENT QUAKE © IS REGISTERED AT MEXICO CITY (By Associated Press) ‘MEXICO CITY, Aug. 12.—Vidlent earth ‘tremors, which lasted 33. min- utes, were detected today by a seis All roads in Central Wyoming, and more particularly in Fremont} County, will lead to Riverton to- me¢rrow with the opening of the there and because of attractions which hold much local ‘interest, Casper y be expected to send a large dele- gation. Defying the jinx traditionally associated with “Friday the 13th” Riv erton’s fete will oven on that date and arrangements have been made for round of entertainments that will oc cupy all hours of the day and night. | The Western Airplane corporation of Casper is sending an airplane for parachute drops, ‘The Standard re- finery ball fam. will clash with the Riverton Ca\wiis! ‘nine:: Casper musi- clans will help out with the entertain- fhent of »isitors, and Jack Doyle and -Gormany—pugilists well known. in: “ocal’ Hoxfng ‘circles will meet jin. a smashing ten-round go. Friday night. The program, announced from Rivers toni follows: Friday, August 13, At 10 a. m. there will be aeroplane fiights and: parachute drop. This will be followed by a free b: hecue at 12 o'clock, i At 3:00 in the afternoon the Casper Standard N6. 1 team and the Cavalry nine. will cross bats on the local dia-| mond. \ In the evening the Indians from the | reservation will be out in full force, decorated for the occasion, and will dance on the streets of Riverton. ‘The whites can attend a dance at the Ma- | sonic hall should the Indians provide | them with inspiration. Saturduy, August 14 Baseball at 10 a. m. will start the day’s events. This will be followed by aeroplane flights and another para- chute drop. “At 2:00 p. m. at the fair grounds a program consisting of horse races of various descriptions, Indian pony races, steer riding, fanc roping con. tests, cowboys relay ra: bull dog- ging and wild horse races will be in order. In the evening there will be a band concert and street attractions and dancing for both the white and red men and their ladies, Sunday, August 15 Aeroplane flights, band concerts and the final ball game of the series will wind up the celebration on Sunday. Over $2,000 has been subscribed by the business men of the town towards the celebration, and about $1,500. wih be offered in prizes. BIG AUTO WORKS WILL BE FORCED TO CLOSE SOON {By United Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 12.—Tight- ening of the money situation by the banks will foree a shutdown of big automobile manufacturers within 2a short time, it was learned today. Thousands of employes have been laid off and more are to be released, it Is stated. The refusal of banks thruout the country to extend. credit to dealers and makers of automobiles is given as the reason. People are not buy? No, 606 Eastbound -. Ko. 603 Westbuund_. | pleted, -jers, a sales girl, was not seriously in-) 2.35 p.m. 2:55 -3:20 p.m. 3:40 SKYSCRAPER ON FAST SECOND TO BE GIVEN NAME MMOWEST BLOCK Refining Company Plans! to Occupy Two Floors of Six-Story Building} Under Construction Because of the fact that the Midwest, Refining Company will occupy the fifth and sixth floors; of what was to have been called| the “Wyoming National Bank Building,” on East Second street, the name has been clitnged to that of the ‘ “Midwest Refining Company Building.” All offices of the Midwest Refining Compahy, now in. theOil Ex- change Building, will he moyed into the new building as\ soon as com- The Midwest also will have an; year on the fourth| floor so that if the growth of the com pany warrants it, this additional floor | also can be used. for Midwest Refining Company offices. Moving of the offices from the Ofl Exchange Building wil. ada nearly 40,000 nquane feet-of floot space ayall- able-for Midwest" office room the frst year with only the \use of two floors. Each floor in the Midwest Refining Company pullding covers 8,000 square} feet, whereas the’ floor space of the} Midwest ‘in its present quarters, in- cluding. the space oecupled by the Western States Oil and Land Company, is little more than 6,000 square feet. Special arrangemeht of the offices is being worked out by the architects of the building, Garbutt, Weidner & Swee- ney. By moving its offices the Midwest expects to house all its executive offices and engineering department in Casper under one roof, Moving of: offices first skyscraper has made possilge the enlargement of several departments by (Continued on Page 3) option for one into Wyoming's TURTLE bruises, and two girls; who were in 41, Babe Smykel, a telephone opera-; tor, is in the ‘dtate hospitg! suffering) from a badly sprained back and al sprained leg and wrist. Muriei Rog-| Jured, her injuries being confined minor ‘cuts and bruises. Anoiher girl and two other men re-| ported to Nave been in the motor car, escaped injury and were not taken to the hospital, Homer Edwards, brother} of William, told friends after the ac- cident that a truck putled onto the} road in front of the Edwards’ car as the party was returning from the Elk-| horn pavilion, and that in. attempting! to avoid it, the car turned turtle. The to ing so many cars declared officials and it is growing more difficult to i . obtain loans, DENVER STRIKER NO’ SETTLEMENT voted overw! mingly to refuse a set tinue running the cars and the comp: mugraph in the government observa- tory, Experts declare the center ot the disturbance 2,200. miles distant. semagceree | wes announced. (By United Press.) i} DENVER, Aug. 12.—An early strike settlement was despaired of today @ following the strikers’ refusal last night of the company’s proposal. They truck stopped and aided in righting the car, according to the story credited $ REFUSE OFFER EXPECTED SOON tlement, Strikebreakers are to con- » any will make no more overtures, it | going at a rate of thir jan hour and turned ov ROTZKY TO LEAD ASSAULT Cost in Blood Not To Be Counted By Poles in Defense Against Big Odds Associated Press,) Pp. (By WARSAW, Aug. 12.—(11 The Poles teday launched 2» offensive ith bayonets in th gion of F usk, where the Russians are striving to break the Polish de- fensive line 30 miles north of War. saw. m.)— punter ré- ow Si 5 Te (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Ai 12.—A battle is in Progress on the Russo-Polish front upon which hangs the f: Ra) say ad the French foreign office. _WARSAW, Aug. - 12.—Polish women armed with rifles and sabers rharched through the streets of the city teday announc- ing that they would fight the Rus- sians tothe last. Leon Trotzky tolshevik: Ininister of war, will levd the Red-srmy in the drive for W wv (By Associated Press.) WARSAW, Aug. 12.—Hundreds , of. conveyances of all descripitions, load ed with barbed wire und driven by hoys and old men are streaming through the Polish capital toward the battle- front. Mingled with them are endless trains of supply wagons guarded hy elderly civilians armed with rifles. All able-bodied men are being — relieved from other duties to he available in the fight for the defense of Warsaw. Women soldiers are acting as couriers, French military mission officers © are showing extreme activ the fight- ing draws nearer W: uads of citizens are drilling. The include boys in. knickert yspaper fn declare the spirit of the people is to defend War- saw and repel the invader and not to csunt the cost in blood. The govern: pment, while it will not*concede that the date has been set for evacuation, 19 gradually moving . away important state documents. POLES OUTNUMBERED TWO AND HALF TO ONE. (By ‘Associated Press.) WIASHINGTON, ~~ Aust —Polish forces defending Warsaw are out-num- bered two and a half to one. Details as to the Bolshevik military organiza tion, received today, in official circles; plave the ration of strength of the Soviet army at '0\000. + =‘The. strength of the Poles is estimated at 150,000. It is estimated that in rifle and saber strength alone, Soviet compos- ing the army north of the, Pripet Ri consist of 114,000 men. Bolshe: (Continued on Page 3) TRIO HURT WHEN BIG AUTO TURNS ON ROAD William Edwards, Driver of Car, Suffers Broken ‘Collarbone and Bruises in Accident on Return ftom Dance. William Edwards, aged 16, son of M. W. Edwards of the Wyoming Drilling Trust, suffered a broken collar bone and severe cuts and the same car, were less seriously injured, when the big Cadillac motor car he was driving home from the Elkhorn dance turned over twice about 2 o’clock this morning on the sharp turn where a similar accident occured about midnight, July to Mr. Edwards. He said the car was not going much more than twenty miles an hour. Persons living inclined the road were the car was y to forty miles r when it hit the curve at this high rate of speed. it is a bad curve to make at this speed but can be made. easily at a normal rate, according to a statement made by those who travel this road ev The wind shield the driver's seat, fenders and lights were jammed together, the steering Wheel broken and the ‘top smashed in, ladcording to those who viewed the wreckage this morning. How the oc- cupants escaped with such few inju- ries and without anyone being kolled, seemed a wonder to those who gaw the car. It is along to believe that y day. over, was crushed the third serious accident on the Elkhorn road at night since the road, leading to the Elkhorn dancing pavilion has been burdened with cars taking parties to the dance in the country. The first accident’ on the Elkhorn road about three weeks ago, was fortunate in that none were in- |Jured. but the accident near this same curve’ a week ago Saturday night -re- sulted in injuries to three girl: Young Edwards was drivin ther’s car. Dr. J. C. Kamp we and was on the scene of the aceident in less then fifteen minutes after it occurred. SAW /