Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 3, 1920, Page 1

Poet-Captain Fails To Get Support Needed, Claim. ade of Fiume is continuing. The only indications of trouble. were the fitrce pronoancements ~ of ~ Capti< Gabrielle D'Annunzio against. Gen. Caviglia and the regular Italian troops which were surrounding’ the city. (By United Press.) ROME, Dec. 3.—Italian trogps con- tinue to encircle Fiume, put no. out- break of hostilities has occurred. The headquarters of Capt. D'Annunzio are quiet and it is understood that he his decided to attempt a peaceful settle- ment with the government. ‘The block: ade on Drovisions'is still effective. DECLARATIONS OF REBEL POINT TO CIVIL WAR. (By Associated Press.) ROME, Dec, 3.—All statements made by, Capt, Gabrielle D’Annunzio at Fiume seem sto be-a prelude to civil war, in spite of ‘the fact that the poet- soldier has declared to the people of that city that the “blood of our broth- era shall riot be shed.” H4é is urging Nationalist. noncom- vatants to build barricades and resist attacks ‘by the Italian regulars, but is thus far not finding. many followers, says the Temps. ; south portions. CRIME CHARGE IN CHECK CASE... 1S DISMISSED PHOBNIE. Dec. 3. Piciiies of mur- der against Victor Check and his wife, Belle, in connection with the death of Check’s father, Thomas J. Check, here on November 13, were dismissed today by Justice of the Peace Wheeler at the coticlusion of a preliminary exami- nation of cal Ia ot a and Mrs. Check. RECEPTION FOR MRS. M’SWINEY DUE SATURDAY (By United Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 3.—The reception planned for Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney, widow of the late Terence MacSwiney, lord mayor of Cork, was delayed until} tomorrow when word was received that she wopld not arrive until 6 o'clock this afternoon om the Celtic, ‘The yessel will dock at 10 a. m. tomorrow and thou- sands of Irish-Amerigans will take part in a parade and demonstration. Mrs. MacSwiney is to testify in Washington on the Sie ee eats in_ Ireland. CONSTABILARY — SERGEANT SHOT (By Associated Press) | NAVIN, County Meath, Ireland. Dee. | 3.—A sergeant of the Royal Irish con- stabulary was shot and killed today. One report said the bullet was fired from a military lorry.” (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 3.—Disorders at Fer- moy, County Cork, Ireland, are said to be in reprisal for the kidnapping former Captain Prendergast and two} other men in the’ village of Fermoy Wednesday night, says the Daily Mail. A drapery shop was set afire and the Proprietor was thrown into the river. ae ts tne Necessity—the tug between two ex- tremes wherein we are tried. No man - knows his powers until he stands at this point, Generally fair tonight and Sat- j urday, colder ‘tonight in east and NOTED BALL PLAYER AND WIFE WHO IS SUING FOR DIVORCE—Mrs. Anna M. Chase with her husband, Hal, the former major league ball player, | sales‘*in the business section and of whom she eharges with wasting money on other Women, losing large sufns in gambling anes with refgaing, te contribute adequately, to her support, GREECE the plebiscite on Deceb< 5. British, French and Italian officials, throne. AGAINST LAW TO PUT STICK IN PUDDINGS (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Flavor- ing of home-made Christmas plum pudding, mince meat, brandied cher- ries and peaches with alcoholic spirits is in violation of the prohi- bition enforcement law and such foods are liable to seizure, it was stated today by the bureau of in- ternal revenue. THREE WOUNDED BY BOMB BLAST SEVILLE, Spain, Dec. 3.—Heavy, damage was done by the explosion of pads crt ik salsa Better be a sentimental fool than a sentimentlesa sage. i biola street today. Three soldiers were hurt. 5 a bomb In the business house on Fa-) The note was drafted by # conference of ‘The document referred to Constantine as “disloyal” and declared his restoration would be regarded as a ratification of his hostile acts. Heved that the note may have the effect of keeping Constantine from the | |Attempted Outrage was p | young. \ the shock to her nerves, OF ALLIED VIEW (By United Press.) LONDON, Dec. 3.—An allied note declaring that “complete liberty of action” wn ‘+ exercised if foriner King Constantine returns to the Greek throne will be publs“ed in Greek newspapers today in hopes of influencing It is be- . |.9f. Natrona nty for the Wyoming ~ Health and-Mng H.R. Tae throp, were ‘present. Toe No. 80 Bastbound __ No. 3) Westbound_-10:30 p.m. Stops No, 32 Bustbound __Starta 9:20 pun, 945 pum. 245 pm. Cc. & N. W. Arrives Leaves No. 606 Eastbound --2:35 p.m. 2:55 p.m: No. 603 Westbound._3:20 p.m. 340 im “NUMBER 356 {CITY ORGANIZATION: PERFECTED TO SPEED SALES OF RED CROSS CHRISTMAS SEALS THIS SEASON With the Mrs. appointment of officers B. B. Brooks, county chairman for the Red Cross Christmas seal sale! the completed local ‘organization for. the. drive at a luneheon given at her! apartment yesterday at noon, The ‘drive starts =next Monday morning and will opntinue until Christ- mas. Mrs. Virgil Nesbitt; vice Mrs. Sam Serviee; secre tary-treasurer, Mrs. J. F. Leper; chair- magn of organization, Mrs. W. R, Mac- | Gregor: chairman of junior workers, le Helen Wells, Mrs. Nesbitt will have charge of | ttm which wil} be erected in vari- ous places and will sécure workers. Mrs, Service will be In charge of publicity. in addition to the women named Miss Viola L. Nohy, the public health nurse who de makiig; @ tuberculosis: survey * After the luncheon Miss Nohr gave ® most interesting talk, mentioning | gome of the facts learned in her survey | here during the past week. There were sixty-six deaths from) tuberculosis in’ Wyoming in 1919, and! statistics show that there are eight) times -that many living cases. Fifty’ per cent of these cases should haye| institutional care, but there is no hos-} pital in Wyoming which will receive tubercular patients. While.the National Antittiberculosis| Association is allowed to use the terms “Red Cross’ in regard to its work,| the funds raised from the sale of the! Christmas sealé do not go for regular | Red Cross work. ‘All funds raised in Wyoming by the sale of seals and health bonds go to 'Y: W.’ SECRETARY ASSAULTED BRUTE DRIVEN OFF IN FIGHT Desperate Battle Companion to Cries for Help A crime which arouses the indignation of the entire community erpetrated lait night, when an unknown man entered the Y. W. \C. A. building on East Second street, secretaries._ due to the terrific struggle made by the woman and the response made to her cries by the other sec- Aside from bruises and finger marks upon her throat and the. young| herself. upon her knees fighting off the inally assault one of the carrying out his intent was retary. woman was not harmed, her attending physician states. ‘The man gained entrance through a window which had been left open for ventilation purposes, and that his crime was premeditated Is indicated by the fact that he:removed the light bulb from the electric fixture in the room, ‘The secretary's first sensation was that of heing choked and she found WILSON TO BE ‘PERSONAL’ MEDIATOR OFFICIALS SAY (By Associated Press. WASHINGTON, Dec, 3.—State department officials to ) would act personally and not officially in appointing a me | diator, but explained tha? it would be dificult, of course, | is Frustrated After and Response of choked and attempted to crim- That he was not successful in brute’s attack. joining room had responded to her cries, the man had made his escape through the window by which he en- tered. Police were called, ahd this morning the shertff's office was ‘notified. The finger prints upon the light globe will be photographed, and muddy footprints upon the floor near the window have By the time her co-worker in the 9d-)- been measured. The sheriff also has other definite; flues upon which to work, he believes. The board of directors of thé asso- board are aroused to the highest point of indignation: over the outrage, and steps will be taken to secure another home for the secretaries at once. As acting head of the Natrona County Bar association, R, H. Nichols has of- \fered the services of that association, and if found the criminal will be prus- ecuted without merey. ciation and members of the advisory’ the tion. The:seal this year bear& the double cross of the Antitubercular Association rather than the. Maltese cross. of the Wyoming Public Health Associa- To ee Made Basis (By United Pre. WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.- ¥ of the Treasury Houston told the sen- ate and house agricultural :commit- tees today that government assist- ance for the relief of present condi- tions facing the farmers is impossible at the present time. He predicted a drop in retail prices soon. He de- clared he knew no plan of effecting any marked change in price condi- tions. He declared the government had done everything possible to help the farmers and that the latter had been warned .that a price drop was coming and to prepare for it. He de- nied emphatically that ‘farmers were “suffering from lack of credit. (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Sec- retary‘ off the Treasury Houston was invited to appear before the house and senate __ agricultural committees today to: discuss leg- islation demanded by’ the farm- ers to fimprove marketing and credit conditions. Opposition to. any direct government aid involying the use of Red Cross organization to further dif- ferentiate the work of these organiza- tions in the minds. of the’ be minds. of the’ public, DIVIDENDS ARE PASSED BY TWO COPPER FIRMS (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec. 3.—Dividends of Chino Copper.and Nevada Consolidated Copper were passed at the quarterly meeting of the directors today, ‘Three months ryo dividends of Chino and Neyada Consolidated were at the rate of 871-2 cents and 26 cents, #spective- ly. ‘The regular dividends of Utah Copper and Ray Consolidated Copper were declared, RS, HAMON’S. TRUNK OPENED FOR EVIDENCE. (By Associated Press) ARDMORE, Okia., Dec. 3—No representative of Russell K, Brown, county attorney, was present today at the opening in Kansas City uf two trunks said by the police to be the property of Mrs. Clara Smith Hamon, wanted in connection with the slaying of Jake L. Hamon, mil- lionaire, in a hotel here last week, Morning papers in. Chicaro printed a story that » diary of the woman was f6und but the Kansas City po- liee deny this report. WANTED-NAME FOR SCHOOL ON SECOND STREET What is your name for the new school building on East Second street? Supt. A. A. Slade and the members of District No, 2 school board are open to suggestions. It is’plain, since we now have a North Casper, West Casper and East Casper school, and will have a South Casper school next year on the lot given by the city, near the reservoir, that some other method of naming schools than” by . their location must be found, ’ School children are to be asked to submit names for the new school and Mr, Slade will be glad for suggestions from ‘citizens at large. The new school is being rushed t» government funds will be vigorously opposed as Case, legislation, it was in- dicated. Republican leaders declared that an immediate need is the re-establishment of a status of peace and there is a re- vival of talk of passing a resolution at the short session in the fice, of cer- tainty that President Wilson will veto it. 60- OPERATION FIRST REQUISITE.—HARDING. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Co opera- tion between -produters, bankers and the public is necessary in the present} situation which the farmers face as a result of falling prices, the jaint sen- ate and house agricultural committes | conference was told today by Gbvernor Harding of the Pederal Reserve board. Harding compa the situation to that obtaining when crops failed and said he was quite sure that merchants and banks would stand by the farmera, if the latter showed a disposition to “do Ake right thing.” FARMERS OF FOUR ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3.—Organizations of farmers in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska ‘and Oklahoma have agreed to work con- certedly in dealing with boards of trade and livestock exchanges in the four states, William Hirth of Columbia, Mo, announced today. This action necessi- tated a guarantee to the farmer of reasonable profit, Hirth said. The farmers probably will withhold | their Products from,the market unless high- er prices are paid, he said. TWO MEASURES DRAFTED BY IOWA REPRESENTATIVE. (By Associated Preas,) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Two meas- ures looking to relief for farmers have been drafted by Representative Dick- inson, Republican, of Iowa, who an- nounced today that they would be of-] fered immediately when congress con- venes next Monday. One is a bill imposing a tax §f 10 per cent of thy total value on ail contracts for the sale of grain when delivery is not made within thirty days and the other is a resolution authorizing the appointment. of a special committee to investigate grain, livesiock and cotton prices and to recommend lagislation designed to remedy present conditions. Dickinson declared that levying a tax on future contracts would check spec: ulative trading on the grain exchanges and stabilize Lilia ET ROBBER OF MAIL PLEADS GUILTY DES MOINES, Dec. 3.—Keith Col- lins pleaded guilty in federal court to- day to six counts of an indictment charging him ‘with stealing five mail pouches and with opening the mail pouches taking money and bonds, in connection with the robbing of a mail car at Council Bluffs. she edt ‘ PRINCE URGED ON GREECE. (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dee, 3.—Allied attitude to- ward ‘Greece might be modified if the plebiscite in that country Sunday should favor the selection of Crown completion and the progress made by the Frank Construction company so far is most satisfactory, Prince George as king, it was stated in authoritative quarters today. TO Mai ERS sRobbed cies Trem! Nat City at eee Board Car, Bind Clerks and | Escape with Reg- istered Letters. (By Associated Press.) MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3.—One hun- dred pieces of registered mail were taken from Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train No. 6 by two masked bandits shortly after 7 a. m. toddy, according te postal off cials. The bandits are believed to have boarded the train at Hopkins, a” short distance out of Minneapolis. When almost within the city limits they entered the mail car, bound the three mail clerks and jumped from the moving train with the loot. No estimate is made of the loss. The clerks, bound and tind, were found on the floor when the train stopped. The bandits escaped in an automobile. LIQUOR RUNNERS ARRESTED AFTER REACHING CITY Operators Are Caught Unloading Whisky at. Sandbar Resort’ from Car Carrying Mon- tana License Tag x Continued activities of the city police department in stopping the” bootleg traffic in Casper reached an anti-climax last night when a motor car and the two men engaged in unloading whisky cases from it were taken into custody on the Sandbar in front of one of the former disorderly houses on Marion ; street. Bottles containing lMquor tied up in eight or nine sacks were found inthe, car or in the proceas of being unloaded. “This consignthent was val- ued at about $4,000, according to pres- ent. quotations on the local “liquor mart.” The car had a Montana mot@& license tag_on it and police department om- cials are inclined to believe that the _ whisky had been brought in through Montana and from ‘across the Cana- dian border. These motor cars for some time have been known to offi- cialg to be maintaining a unique sys- tem of smuggling booze in from Can- ada. George Davis and C. A arrested, the larger man to use a large rifle he carried, threat. The two may be held on a “shot fired into the air by C. D, Crock- ett prevented the carrying out of the” bootleg charge, although the police arg , not certain who actually was to re- ceive the shipment. ’ The fact that the car was being un: loaded in front of a house formerly operated by Belle Reardon for immoral purposes leads the police officials to suspect that the Reardon woman may have been interested in the lquor. Belle Reardon has been in Casper this week and policemen have heard rumors of the probable opening up of one of the old’ “lines next Monday. CONTINUATION OF CAMPAIGN PROBE SOUGHT (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Author- ity to continue the investigation of campaign ‘expenditures until next March will ge asked of the senate by the committee headed by Senator Kenyon, which is conducting the in- quiry. $100-000 BOND THEFT FOUND . Snyder .were threatening but a (By United ress) ST. LOUIS, Dee. 3.—The Amuieals: Railway Express company today mage public a theft of between $60,- 000 and $100,000 in bonds consigned by Washington banks to represénta: tives here. LEAGUE MAY ELIMINATE ARTICLE 10 FROM PACT (By Associated Press.) GENBVA, Dec. 3.—Presentation for adoption of a reso- lution eliminating article XK from the covenant of the League of Nations before the end of the present session | liberations ‘on dis: WASHINGTO) League of Nations for gates present at the meeting. Dec. invitation from the United States’ participation in de- armament was received at the state de N, n of the assembly would occagion no surprise. Tigis asserted that yesterday’s decision of the committee on the admis- sion of new states, which held that the article does not guarantee the territorial integrity of any member of the league, represented the view of » majority of the dele to differentiate between Woodrow Wilson personally and as president of the United States, Should negotiations not be. concluded before Wilson retires, on March 4, the me giator appointed by him would Seige to act as his representative. day ‘aid that misconstruction had beer: placed upon their statement yesterday as to whether President Wilson would act officially or personally in naming » mediator to act for him in an effort to settle trouble between ‘he Arment ans and Turkish Nationalists. They sald the president Sheriff Royce stated today that while this is the first case of attempted as- sault reported here this fall, a wave of similar crime js reported in Dea- partment today. The invitation said the league wanted a representative of the United States to “sit In a consulta- tive capacity on a permanent military, naval and alr com. mission.” (Continued on Page 3) renee .