Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 4, 1920, Page 1

Prices Which Farmer Gets for Food and} th, Armenian capi _. Producer Pays Both Inequitable, Says | Leader; Others Reap Big Profits ®y HARDING. WON BY 17,662 IN THIS STATE, OFFICIAL CANVASS. SHOW Mondell Led Republic- an Ticket as Usual in, . Late Election; Interesting! Data Made Public Today; _ CHEYENNE, Wyo.,-Dec, Ae Sixty thousand six: hundred and forty-nine votes were cast in Wyo- ming in the election’ November 2. Warren G.-Harding, Republican presidential candidate, received a plurality of 17,662 over James M. Cox, Demotratic candidate, and a majority of 18988 over Cox and the Socialist, Farmer-Labor and’ Prohibition cand- Press. 4.—More than 1,500,000 farshers have drive in congress to get legis- tes victimized by lent Charles S. | lowest prices in history in proportion to He said that j one hundred million consumers are pay- !ing the highest prices in history for from the cost of production. the same products. Speculators and middiemen are get- ting billions in profit, he declared. The farmers will ask congress for permission to form co-operative market- | ing societies not subject to prosecution under the anti-trust Jaws. He said they would make a big dent in high living | costs find eliminate unnecessary mid- dlemen. . | TENANT FARMERS | FACING FAILURE. | (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Unless ald. ed over the present period of price de. Pression, thousands of tenant . farmers 4n Nebraska will be driven from the land, Governor MeKelvie of Nebraska, declared before the joint senate and house agricultural committee confer- ence’ today, CAPPER SEEKS TO STOP SPECULATION. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Senator Capper of Kansas, today published ais proposed bill to stop gambling in food- stuffs.and cotton.. A tax of 10 per cent on “future’? trading in grain and cot- ton, except by actual owners oF a lim- ited class of ‘traders, is the basic fea- ture of the measure, The bill will be introduced next week. The 10 cent would apply to options and the measure Wonld affect grain products 1s well as grain. Fe ee (By Associated Press) NEWPORT. NEWS, Va., Dec. 4.— President-elect Warren G. Harding and party landed here at 10 o'clock this (Continued on Page 4) “TO MAN HORT “WNHARD FALL Joseph Thaler, age 65, a watchman for the Midwest refinery, died at a local hospital yesterday as a result of the fracture of his skull sustained when he fell from the step of a mov- ing automobile. Thaler was coming off shift, and rode from the refinery on the step of a car. Upon reaching Park avenue and Second streets ho jumped from the car and unable to gain his balance fell heavily to the pavement, striking his head. A son, Ray Thaler, and a daugh. ter, Mrs, W. J. Downes, and her hus- band arrived this morning from As- pen, Colo., and will take the body to that place tonight for burial. —— ‘lament to negotiate a truce with aj} (By Associated Press.) BISMARK, Dec: 4.--Notice that the) Security, State Bank of Mohall, N. D., would not open for business today, was received by the state bank examiner. This makes twenty banks of the state closed"on account of dépleted reserves. ———_ CONCESSIONS AT END IN CABLE MATTER, CLAIM (By Associated Press.) ‘ WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—The Ameri- can’ government» has about reached the limit of concessions it is willing to make {6 the allied. and assvciated pewers im. regard to the disposition of former German cables, it became known today through one of the Ameri- can commissioners to the International’ Communieations Conference, in session here. WIDOW REFUSES TO PROSECUTE ARDMORE, Okla... Dec, 4. Jake L, Hamon, widow of the late pep ee national “poate ges “3 Oklahoma,.today said that she did not sooo h heed Olara Snitth Ha- mon, charged shooting Hamov, fired. the bullet that kitled him. Mrs. Hamon said that if Clara Hamon should be apprehended she would not \ - i ra GS Premier Lloyd George Sounds Ont Irish Leaders on Basis of. Settlement of | morning, They spent the morning here and ‘then left for Norfolk, LONDON, Dec. 4. on Partly cloudy weather with rain snow tonight “In extreme west and tonight in south, north portion, colder Sunday extreme north portion Sunday; warmer or in in | : d Erivan, Mleecaw: u ursday, and Armehia has declared aa antecedents a || medi ania Rl The Casper TRIP, HARDING ceived a r newed nation and Norfolk. docked at 10:30 this morning. Speaking before the Academy of Mu- sic, Harding voiced a hope for an in- ternational peace agreement and for steps toward disarmament, but assert- ed that there must be no sacrifice of nationality, He declared the United States must have a “navy equal to the DEVOTION TO AN INDEPENDENT’ AMERICA IS STRENGTHENED ON NEWPORT NEWS, Dec. 4:—R his vacation voyage, President-elect Warren G. Harding today re- welcome-here and responded with a message of re- confidence and unity. Final abandonment of sec- tionalism and the rebirth of fearless nationalism furnished the theme for several speeches on his program during the day in Newport TELLS AUDIENCE ing to American shores from News the presént World order remains and He declared that although his trip| he made a particular plea for a greater away from home had furhished many} tmerchant-marine. pleasant experiences it had served to make stronger his devotion to an in+ flependent America. The steamer Pas- per} tores, on which he made the voyage, MEXICAN THIEF FINED. Cheese afid bacon or bacon and cheese attracted the hungry eye of Emanuel Corea, a Mexican, in the Burlington railroad “yards yesterduy. Yesterday evening, Corea was instructed to pay $100 into the city coffers for this whole sale’ theft from a box ear in the rail- road yards. The Mexican required un- til today to secure sufficient funds with which to pay the $100 fine. But today aspirations of this country” so long as! he paid the fine and was released. Trouble; Council Advises Truce > s (By United Press.) _ LONDON, Dec, 4.—Quiet negotiations between representatives of the Sinn Fein and representatives of Premier Lloyd George are under way to ascertain whether it would be possible for Lloyd George to hold a conference with leaders with the object of bringing about peace in Ireland, it is reported here. If found impossible to reach a common ground for discussion the pected. The quiet situation in Treland during the last few days is attributed to the fact that the Sinn Feiners are awaiting the outcome of this “feeling out" pro- cess or else because most of the bellig- erent leaders have been rounded up by the government. 2 (By Associated Presn.) DUBLIN, Dec. 4.—Resolutions ap- view of honorable. peace were passed] today by the Galway County council,| a Republican body. The resolution} expresses the opinion that the British government should withdraw the ban on meetings of the Irish Republican parliament so the latter might appoint} delegates. They declare that present} reprisals, shooting and burning, were} detrimental both to the interests of England and Ireland. | TWO HOLDUPS IN DETROIT IN ONE DAY, MAN SHOT (By Associated Press) DETROIT, Dec.! 4.—Two armed men held up the paymaster of the Thomp- son-Starrett Construction company (o-} day and escaped with $12,000. An. hour Jater Charles “McCabe, a depositor, ‘was shot a Pigdet a | wounded when three men tried to hold up the cashier of a bank a mile away. prosecute the case. Sho declared she would accept o | Brooks of Casper, Harry P. Hynds of Cheyenne, Frank G. Curtis of Caspur, H, O,| Barber of Lander, F. EB. Warren of Cheyenne, James Mickelson of Rig (Piney, Peter Kooi of Sheridan, Frank W. Mondell of Newcastie, L. EB. Arm- tender of the Republican national committeemanship in succession to her husband if it were offered her. “{ would regard it as greater than matter will be dropped, it is B. 0. P. EXPENSES ARE LARGEST IN Democrats Lacked Confidence and Held Purse Strings Tight, Re- ports on Expenditures Show (Special to The Tribune) CHEYENNE, Dec. 4,—Expenses cf the Wyoming Republican state commit- tee in the recent campaign totaled $44,- 307.33, and those of the Democratic state committee $4,873.85, or a little less than one-tenth the total of the Re- publican disbursements. This is ‘reveal ed by reports filed with the secretary of state by ‘T. Blake Kennedy, Repub- lican state chairman, and J. R. Hylton, Democratic state chairman. The Re- publican chairman reported receipt of $44,307.33, disbursement of ($40,303.94 and outstanding indobtedness about equal to the cash balance on hand. The Democratic chairman reported recetpts of $4,057, disbursements of $4,016.12 and outstanding indebtedness of $857.73, the unpaid balance of obligations being $816. United States Senator John B. Kon- drick, who gave $900, was the largest D. Dickert and C. Li Rigdon each gave $300 and the remainder of the fund was raised thru smaller collections, 000 each to the Republican fund were made by Governor Robert D, Carey, |per, Patrick Sullivan of ‘Casper, B. B. any monument the state of Oklahoma could erect to Hamons memory,” she strong of Rawlins and J. L. Baird of| peared like a boulevard. Newcastle. STATE ELECTION contributor to the Democratic fund. C, gest contributor to the Republican fund, pth othe = ais ates GULF LEADING providing $2,000. Contributions of $1,- 7 John D. Hay of Rock. Springs; E..J. Sul- livan of Basin, R. G. Taylor of Cas- ‘CASPER, WYO., SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 1920" WIDOW OF ’ in Greeting to Mrs. ! RIVERTON MAN, CAUGHT IN MILL ROLLERS, DIRECTS AMPUTATION OF HIS OWN ARM WITH CHISEL RIVERTON, Wyo., Dee, 4.—Physical endurance from injury and Pain was put to an almost superhuman test here when‘E. V. Dunkin, manager of the Riverton elevator, stood with his hand. crushed be- tween the rollers of a feed mill for half an hour and later directed a ©X-| physician and his helper in cutting it off with a hammer and chisel at the wrist. The hacking and pounding process lasted several minutes, due to the awkward nature of the work. On hig release he was’ subjected to another ampxtation which remove: several more inches of the stump ts permit healing. The grinding mill consists of a set of three rollers, two of which travel in one direction and the other in re- } verse. Dunkin's hand was drawn in ‘up to the wrist before the belt slipped off under the overload and when ef forts were made to throw the machine in reverse to release him the mangle) hand would wind about the opposite roller. | Dunkin was the first to suggest that) they cut off his hand at the wrist as the only way to release him and de spite the agonies of repeated attempts, {told those called to his assistance how it could be done. No groans eseaped | him as they pounded away until the last fragment was severed, when op! ates were administered and the second operation performed. Dunkin was ‘endeavoring to remove an obstruction from the clogged up en- trance to the feed mill when his fing ers were caught, NO TRACE OF MRS. HAMON (By United Press) EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 4,—Search for irs. Clara Smith Hamon ‘along the international border has been without results, although practically every sus- picious character in the border eitis has been questioned. The international bridge is being closely watched to pre vent her crossh TO FIUME QUIET TRIESTE, Doc. 4—Fishermen’s boats ‘onthe Gulf of Quarnero are only signs of life in that body of water, about which war theoretically is being carried on. Fiume was lighted up during the night and the coast near the city ap- AED GAOSS ON AT STANDARD SET FOR MONDAY Great Results Expected from Campaign to Be Handled by Refinery Men First of Week Monday will be Red Cross day at the Standard refinery, for a thorough canvass for membership for the fourth Christmas -roll call. The Red Cross flag will go to the top of the refinery mast on that day. . Arrangements have been made by ‘the men at the refineries to carry on the canvass themselves and Chairman J> 3. Mechling anticipates big results. The results of the roll call drive thus far have not been up to expectations, but if the drive continues to show progress, Mr, Mechling is confident that trona county will be put at the head the list as it was in all war work. It will be remembered that the county stood high in all’ war work while: in the united war work, Natrona held a higher percentage than any other coua- ty in the United States. Mr. Mech- ling urges the people to “live up’ to our reputation.” Troops of the old Armenian government have placed themselves at the disposal of the Soviet administration, the dispatch MAYOR GIVEN GREAT OVATION IN GOTHAM Sinn Fein Friends Wear Mourring Bands Organization Telegraphs Message (By Associated Press.) . NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney, widow of the late lord mayor of Cork, stepped quickly down the gang plank from the liner Celtic this morning. She will appear before the Committee | »°t be considered legal until appro of One Hundred investigating conditions in Ireland. Bn : VOLUME 357 LATE LORD S GENEVz WITHDRAWALI: ANNOUNCED T LEAGUE TODE Uncertainty Repo: ed Over Legality of Membership (By Associated Press.) & GENEVA, Dec. 4.—Arg tine Foreign Minister Puey: on handed President Hym: of the League of Nations sembly a letter today annou ing that the Argentine dele tion had ceased to participate in League, The letter officially nounced the withdrawal of the gentihe delegation from the Aesor } Whether this meant that argn | was «withdrawing altogether from League was not apparent. NATIONS MUST DECLARE NON-MEMBERSHIP (By United Press.) GENEVA, De 4.—All indepen nations of the world which desire tc main out of the League of Nations have “to make sovcine declaration that attitude, or they would be vote: as members on a motion submittec the League assembly today by Ar tine. Should the motion prevail, probably would result in Germany coming a member and the Un States would have to notify the Lea if it did not desire membershiy. ARGENTINE MEMBERSHIP MacSwiney; Local men, women and children wearing moi bands and i ‘of the “Irish Republic,” op gr. er greeted her. : CASPER SYMPATHIZERS JOIN IN WELCOME. Wyoming Hibernians from Casper} headquarters telegraphed today a mes- isage to Mts. Terence MaeSwiney. The message i in the form of a condolence and @ message of welcome to America. It follows in full: “Wyoming Hibernians greet you and bid you welcome. We assure you that So far as lies within the range of our power, the cause tor which your val- fant husband gave his life shall not lack support. His courage is our ex: ample, his loyalty is our inspiration, and his martyrdom our constant re- minder that, the slogan of self-deter- mination must become a fact. Long live the Irish Republic, (Signed) 3 “JOHN F. HEAGNEY, President, “EDWARD. SAVAGE, Secretary." BOY ONRABBIT | HUNT IS SHOT - BY COMPANION LANDER, Wyo., Dee: 4—Roy Schwartdferger, 10, is in a critical condition from a wound through his chest inflicted by John Cox, 12, while they and two other boys were hunt- ing rabbite near town. The bullet from s .22 calibre rifle entered the child’s breast, pierced a tung and lodged just beneath the skin of his back. First reports were to the ef. fect that the Cox boy recklessly aim- ed the gun at the Schwartdferger boy, exclaiming: “I'll shoot you!” but this is denied by the Cox youngster, who is prostrated by grief over the incident. He says he was aiming ut a bird and did not know his friend was in the line of fire. The Schwartd- ferger child lost much blood but there is hope for his recovery. Young Cox is a son Of a carpenter employed at St. Michael's: mission. BRITISH PRINCE TO TAKE BRIDE | FROM DENMARK| COPENHAGEN, ec. 4.—Eneace- ment of the Prince of Wales to Prip- cess Margaret of Denmark will be an- nounged goon, it is reported here. Princess Margaret is the danchter of Prince Valdemar of Denmark and is a Catholic. Whether she will have to become a Protestant before marrying the prince will be decided by the Brit- ish government. Friends of the prince Hundreds of | NOT ATTACKED BY FRENCH (By United Press.) PARIS, Dec. 4.—-France does + question the constitutionality of the herence of Argentine to the Leaguc ations, it was stated at the fore | office otday. The statement was prompted by ports from Argentine that France + questioning the legality of Argenth membership in the League, the px being raised that her adherence co by her national congress. The report was connected in Arg tine with Geneva dispatches indicat that deductions were made there fr the utterances of Foreign Minis Pueyrredon that, Argentina favored admission of Germany to the Leagut TRIO INJURED AS SCAFFOLD ‘BREAKS LOGS! Ed Rosenberg, Arthur Wood ar Walter Connelly, employed by Sh blom & Reavill, in the construction the Midwest building, corner of Se ond and Wolcott streets, were inju ed, more or less seriously when seaffolding upon which they we working collapsed at about 5 o’clo yesterday afternoon. The men were taken to the Sta hospital, Rosenberg, the most se: ously injured, has a brokem rib possible internal injuries. The othe suffer from bruises and shoek as tl result of the fall. Arthur Wood w: able to leave the hospital this mor ing. ‘ Special Prosecutor Held Probable in Hamon Death Cas (By Associated Press) . ARDMORE, Okla., Dec. 4.—Proba appointment of a special prosecutor proceed after January 1, against M Clara Smith Hamon, sought in conn tion with the shooting of Jake L. I mon, was forecast today by Charles Coakley, law partner of J. H. Mathey county attorney-elect. Prosecutor Bro’ announced there were no developme) in the search for Mrs. Hamon. od NEW RAILROAD jated Press) KINGSTON, ¥., Dec, 4.—Juc Hasbrouck of the state supreme cou today de¢lined to vacate am injunct obtained by the, state restraining railroads from increasing interstate p| senger rates 20 per cent as provi’ by the order’ of the Interstate Cc merce commission. The rates were deny she is a Catholic. REVIVALOF WAR FINANCE URGED (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Resolu- tions proposing immediate re-ovtab!tsh ment of the war’ finance corporation will be introduced in the senate and house upon the convening of congress Monday. Representatives Brynes of South. Carolina will offer the measure in the house and Senator Calder of Looking from Abbazia everything appeared peaceful, New York will present it in the senate. JAPS REFUSE TO GIVE UP CABLE (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4—Japan | “stends pat’'on her refusal to sur- ' render former German cables in the | Pacifie seized during the war, It was learnéd today. The same attitude is have gone into effect November 29. held by Great Britain and Fran with regard to Atlantic cables. T! United States does not want til cables but wanted to wipe out restr tions in the interest of internatio: communication.