Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 29, 1920, Page 1

er vf - VOLUME V. POET HUN CONDITIONS ARE CONFUSING TO THE ALLIES (By United Press.) PARIS, Dec. 29.—With rumors of new wars current, Germany presents & complicated situation in view of her brusque reply to the allied demand that she disarm her citizen guard. The German attitude is called a ” by French officials, who declared there might be grave com- plications, While the Bolsheviki are reported massing troops along the western frontier for a spring attack on bor- der. states, the Germans are alleged to be keeping a steady stream of munitions toward Moscow, The allies may occupy-the Ruhr industrial district and other parts of Germany because of the latter's re- fusal to disarm her citizen guard. in daily conference here, —-————- DEMAND NOTICES ON THE BRITISH TO BE CHANGED > ss '< {By Associuted Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec, 29,—A ‘réepre- sentative of the British treasury will reach here soon, Se¢retary of the Treas- ury Houston said today, to continue in change into long-time obligations of de- mand notices on the British govern- ment held by the United States. ~ AK “ BANDITS WOUND BUSINESS MEN, FIVE CAPTURED (By United Press) CULVER, Ind.; Dec, 29.—Two busi- ness men were wounded in a posse bat tle with five bandits who robbed a bank! here of $10,000 this morning. Most of the loot was recovered. One hundred shots were exchanged. The robbers were captured and are being guarded against mob violence. 57 VIOLATORS ARE ARRAIGNED (By Associated Press) ASHLAND, Wis., Dec. 29,—Arraign- ment of 57 men arrested by prohibition enforcement’ agents yesterday in a Nquor raid at Hurley, was started be- fore United States Commissioner Gate at noon today. Ree ee eee POLICEMAN’S SON INJURED. Marion Earsley, son.of Charles Hars- ley, traffic officer on the Casper po- lice force, was badly injured last night when a butcher knife he Was carryiug slipped and cut his thumb. The keen blade struck the boy on the knuckle nearly severing it from the hand, Just a week ago Raymond Earsley, ‘brother of Marion, was badly injured by a fall on a stretch of ice. His injuries ne- cessitated remoyal to the hospital. LE Remunerative for Lead- ing Lawyers to Aceept District Court Honors Speculation as to the probable successor of Judge Ralph Kim- ball on the Sixth Judicial District Bench, which fhas occupied the attention of the members of the local bar association for the past few days, has so far failed to center on any one of the many prominent at- torneys mentioned for the honor, and as yet, it is understood, no recommen- dation has been forwarded to the gov- ernor. The appointment must be made before next Monday, when Judge Kim- ball vacates the Sixth District bench to become an associate justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court. It is generally conceded that the new appointee must come from either Cas- per Riverton or Douglas, unless the governor should decide to honér Lander with a second appointment or import a man from outside the district, which is improbable. Lander, it is believed, is further eliminated from the running by reason of the fact that it is gener- ally conceded that Attorney Jack Dfi- lon, former law partner of Judge Kim- ball, will be the next United States District Attorney from this district. Among those prominently mentioned from Casper are Judge C, D. Murane, who was formerly a United States judge in Alaska; R. H. Nichols, H. B, Dur- in connection with the honor on account of their heavy private practice, and TO LEARN FATE OF MINE BILL (By. Assoviated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—Senator Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania, chair- man of the finance committee, is ex- pected here next week to take person- al charge of the fight over the emer- gency tariff bill, acording to Senator MeCumber, ranking Republican mem- ber of the committee. Consideration of the tariff bill by the finance com- mittee will be postponed: until Pen- rose arrives. An informal conference of Repub- lican leaders will be held tomorrow to discuss amendments to the bill as the ‘house passed it. McCumber said his position on tariff legislation had not been changed by his conference with President-Elect Harding yesterday. Siete ethos eae COLLEGIANS IN SESSION, GREAT DEBATETONIGHT (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec, 29.—Delegates from many colleges are here today for the twelfth annual. convention of. the intepeolleginte “cofiference on labor and radical movements, “Is Capitalism col- lapsing.” is the question for debate to- night. Morris Hilquit, Socialist leader, and Seoti Astend..she-af- 'frmatiye, and Dr. Talcott. Williams and ‘foseph Henry Cohan will speak on the that Mr Nichols pleaded a heavy cor- poration . practice which could hot be abandoned without. serious financial loss, Mr. Durham could not be reached this morning but while extolling his qualifications, his friends declared that he would hesitate to abandon his law practice and an active participation in every day affairs for the seml-seclu- sion which the bench entailed. Both W. O. Wilson and Geo. W, Ferguson are also prominently mentioned in con- nection with the honor, and it Is under- stood that both are in a “receptive mood.” Mr. Wilson is president of the State Bar association and in point of service is one of the oldest attorneys in Casper. Mr. Ferguson” has been a resident of Casper for many years, and has had previous experience on: the bench in Oklahoma, Among the younger generation of attorneys, City Attorney R. M. Boeke has a strong following, among the members of the local bar association, who are urging his av. pointment It is understood that Mr. Boeke wouldaccept the appointment if it came to him unsolicited. The Riverton bar association looks with favor upon former Governor Fen- imore Chatterton for the appointment, but it has also been stated that Gover- hor Chatterton declined hecause of heavy private interests. In an effort to have the selection made from among members of the lo- cal bar association, it is understood that Casper attorneys will within the next few days forward some sort of a rec- ommendation to the governor, or else indicate their inability to assist the gov- ernor in making the appointment. ise pata: iS tales Ls WEATHER MODERATES. Pleasant weather, the most moderate for several weeks, brought many peo- | HARDING GIVES Sing Sing Chir ped Too Soon; Man is Robbed in Prison (By Associuted Press.) STEUBENVILLBE, Ohio, Dec. 29.—A recent editorial In the Sing Sing prison newspaper in which residents of the stone-walled city expressed joy at being beyond the clutches of present day bold robbers, was given a set-back today. County jail officials here reported that Lawrence Shields, a prisoner, had been robbed by three negro prisoners. ENTIRE DAY TO SMALL TOPICS (By Associated Press) MARION, O., Dec. 28—Miscellaneous subjects occupied President-elect War- ren G. Harding today in a busy suc- cession of short conferences arranged to permit callers to present topics in which they are particularly interested. vette Besctag 7 “3 28 Allied Premiers To Meet Next in London, Report (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Dec, 29.—Because of the labor situation in England, which ple to town yesterday. Throughout the day the streets were crowded with shop- pers and theatergoers. DISORDERS MARK CHURCH SERVICE FOR VENIZELOS Priest Threatened by Greek Officers at Ceremony; Alarm Reported in Cabinet ana seven inaiviauats whose activities Over Invasion of Thrace by Russ (By Associated Press.) ATHENS, Dec. 29.—Disorders arose today at church services in honor of former Premier Venizelos. It is alleged that officers in the Greek army threatened the priest were arrested and released. The newspaper Patris, in a full conducting the ceremonies. Two ficabonts editorial, declared that Greece was “enduring her Calvary” and Venizelos would “surely re- turn.”" * Some alarm is shown by the cabinet over the fact that 20,000 of Wrangel’s anti-Bolshevik troops spread into Thrace. It is decl# that - these men are pillaging the country Gen,!for food. King Constantine is suffer- have ing from a slight illness, having taken a cold. makes necessary the presence of Prime Minister Lloyd George in London, the next conference of allied premiers will take place in London or Paris and not in Nice ic is said by newspapers here. FOUR INDICTED IN ANTI-TRUST INVESTIGATION (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—Federal in- dictments charging violation af the Sherman anti-trust act were returned today against four sand . contractors were scrutinized in connection with the “building trust” investigation, PEOPLE OUSTED FROM BEDS BY | SEVERE QUAKE (By Associated Press) WILLOWS, Calif., Dec, 29.—An earthquake so severe that it aroused all the inhabitants of the tewn occur- Jie CASPER, WYO., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29, 1920 Generally fair tonight and Thursday} — except probably rain or snow in west portion; not much change in tem- perature. One of Two Caught After Holding Up Flyer Engages Po- lice in Gun Fight (By Associated Press.) KANKAKEE, Ill, Dec. 29.— One of two youthful bandits was shot and killed today, near here, in a battle with police officers, who trailed them after a holdup of the New Orleans-Chicago flyer onthe Iinois Gentral Railroad last night. The youths, Joseph and Jacob Seott, twins, 24 gears of gge, made no resistance when arrested, but the lat-| ter broke away and leapga aboard a Big Four passenger train;’ Detectives followed him into-a washroom where @ revolver battle was fought. Jacob was wounded and died shortly after- ward. : The brothers compelled the flagman and a newsboy to ald therh in robbing the passengers of a rear ‘Sleeping car. The flagman intentionally overlooked many valuables and the dmateur ban- dits obtained about $5,000)in cash and jewelry valued at $1,500, *! Thompson’s Sealp Sought in Chicago (By United Pregs) expire fof more than two Years, Demo- crats claim they have discévered a flaw in the law whereby a fourFyear mayor. alty term was authorized yvhich would end Thompson's term next spring and force a new election. a i ‘As'a result’ of the aficovery the Democrats are considerfnk a plan whereby they ‘would institute court proceedings in an effort to force the Chicago Board of Elections to call a mayoralty election, ‘ Democrats see in this a hope of lane- ing the prize for themselves; because of a split in Republican ranks. They have already started grooming candidates and there is a strong move ment to stage a “comeback” for ter’ H. Harrison, several times mayor of Chicago. . Should the Democrats be successfut in upsetting the law on terms of may. ors it would mean that mayoralty elec- tions would have to be held. in a num- her of Illinois cities. SEN. PENROSE TO DIRECT BATTLE ON TARIFF BILL (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec, 29.—Senator Ashurst, Democrat of Arizona, went to the White House today fdr the pur- pose of getting what he described as a “frank and manly” announcement from President Wilson as to whether the executive would sign the bill extend ing for six months the provision of law requiring $100 worth of work on mining claims before midnight, Decem.- ber 31, The senator went to the ex- ecutive offices and took a seat with} the announced purpose of remaining there until he got some sort of state- ment of what the president proposed to do with the bill. ONID WILLIAMS, 42, DIES ‘AT HOME. ON SOUTH QIK David Williams, age 32 years, died Inst night at his home, 426 South Oak street, Deceased was a resident here before going to Colorado for his health. He returned to this city about six weeks ago apparently much improved, The body is at the Bowman. chapel pending funeral arrangements. phir thence: teaditincaid ALL ALIENS MAY. BE BARRED BY | CALIFORNIA LAW (By United Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.—Assem- blyman Albery Rasenhine announced | today that he would introduce into the session of the California legislature next Tuesday a bill forbidding any alien holding land im California. It would extend to all aliens the present California antiJapanese land-holding law. | CHICAGO, Dec, 29,—Teugh Mayor | Kamchatka granted to Rake heed ov: mh ‘t |further attempts are made to secur) ADER GIVES UP; FIUME JUDGE KIL SUES STEMMED TRAIN BANDIT IS PROMINENT ATTORNEYS NOT AFTER ‘PLUM ~=SHOT AND KILLED Law Practice Here Is too SENATOR SEEKS BRITISH LABOR AIDS DRIVE FOR IRISH REPUBLIC (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 29.—A_ movement calculated by organizers to place the full weight of British organized labor in support of Irish selfidetermina- tion claims began today, with a spe- cially “convene! conference jof [the Parliamentary Labor party. A. resolution was adopted unani- mousty challenging the government to disprove the commission’s accu- sations regardi iad) reprisals,and other outrages charged to forces. nea as The conference was a cur tain raiser for a cam| in behalf of self-determination be inaugu- rated by the Laborites of Manchester on January 17 and concluded in Lon- don on Fi 15. Chairman Cameron of the confer- ence in opening a lengthy discussion, declared: “As a result of her hand- ling of the Irish question, Great. Bri- tain has not a friend in the world.” aah Cork mache ad CONCESSIONS IN RUSSIA SOURCE OF JAP ANXIETY (By Associated Press) TOKIO, Dec. 29.—Concessions in sidn gove it might prove to be @/ serious disadvantage (o Japan, Vis- count Uchida, Japanese foreign’ min- ister, told a deputation of the opposi- tion party today. He pointed ont, however, that the United States had nob recognized the contract Sreause America has vot recognized the s»- viet government, 50,000 LAID OFF BY FORD DETROIT, Dec ‘The Highland Park plant of the Ford Motor Company, employing 50,000 men, has been closed for an indefinite period, it, was official- ly announced today. The plant shut down last week when it was stated that an inventory would be taken until January 3. Reports are current that the plant will be idle until at least February. adeeb bret of MOLDREDGE QUITS BURLINGTON. G. W, Holdrege, general manager of the western lines of the Burlington, whose office is at Omaha, will rethe early next month. Mr. Holdrege has been with the Burlington company fer the last fifty years. A dinner will be given by his associates, in his honor, at the Hotel Fontenelle in Omaha, Jan- uary 4. RECOGNHTION ‘ PLEA DELAYED —— (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—The new regime in 'Mexico plans to await the inauguration of Warren G. Harding as president of the United States before recognition, it has been ‘learned. Plans had been made by Mexican officials to arrange a conference with representa- tives of both incoming administrations which would pave the way for recogni- tion, 9, Mexico's failure to answer a note from Secretary of State Colby indicates that she has decided to await Har. ing's inauguration, (Rabe COLBY IS GIVEN GREAT OVATION BY MONTEVIDEO MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 29.—Great \throngs lined the streets today to wel- ‘come Bainbridge Colby, American sec- retary of state. American residents of Montevideo declared. it was the most oo In the United States there are four red here at 2:15 this morning. mi resulted. times as many women church mem- bers-as men. enthusiastic greefing they had scen ‘given any foreign visitor in many ‘yours. — t Truce Declared and Negotiations Arei Left in Hands of| City Authorities | (By Associated Press) ROME, Dec. 29.—Complete recog- nition of the Treaty of Rapallo has been given by Gabriele D’Annunzio's representatives at the Abbazzia con- ference, it was indicated in a report ; today from General Caviglia, com- mander of Italian forces in Fiume. (Ry Associated Press) | FIUME, ec. 29,—Gabriele d’Annunzio early today surrend- ered all his powers to the Fiume communal council. (By Associated Press.) FIUME, Dec. 29.—A confer- ence for the purpose of arranging final cessation) of hostilities between Italian regular forces and D'Annungian legionnaires is set for this morning. Meanwhile, all military operations have been suspended. Gen. Caviglia, commander of the regular Itallan forces, will arrange the conditions of peace with a delegation from tha council today, A truce was arranged during the night and it is to to continug until the conclusion of the conference, The mayor of Fiume and an army captain, in| whose hands D'Annunalo placed the defense of the city, will be. spokesmen for Fiume. D'Annunelo: apparently is being ig- nored. (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 29.—Discussion of terms for the capitulation of Fiume be- gan at Abbazia at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, says a Milan dispatch to the London Times, The conference was still_in session at 5 o'clock, the mes- sage states. (By Agsoeiated Press.) 29.—D'Anniingian 3 eto “ee x ie Valle: southeast of the city, last night, ac- cording to reports receiyed here. The explosion occurred about midnight, set fire to the woods surrounding Fiume to the east, and great clouds of smoke rolled over the city. Belief is expressed that a petroleum refinery {near thd powder magazine, also was burned. REGULARS OCCUPY OVER HALF OF CITY. (By United Press.) | RROOMBE, Dec, 29.—A truce is in effect today in Fiume following the Italian regular army's occupation of more than half of the city. The city au- thorities, it is believed, will agree to recognition of the Adriatic treaty as a basis for permanent peace. The cessa- tion of hostilities was greeted with great joy throughout Italy. Casual- ties’ in the two days’ fighting totalled) about 60 killed and 200 wounded, The commander of the regular forces offered the men an attractive reward for the capture of Capt. d’Annunzlo.! There is no intimation that the poet will be punished. GUARANTY TRUST MAN DIES. (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—Alexander J. Hemphill, chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Guaranty Trust com SOLUTION STILL LACKING IN P. 0. PROBLEM, WIRES Postoffice Committee Not Satisfied With Plan to Place Additional Boxes in Basement, Report Casper’s post office problem that for months has caused: the city’s residents much annoyance, is no nearer a solution now than it was when the problem of in- creasing the number of boxes was first brought up. 4 . Yesterday two telegrams from Wash: Ington served only to increase the dif- ficulty. Several solutions that have been under consideration have failed to fully cover the situation and failure to take immediate action on the case has brought » storm of protest from the Casper Chamber of Commerce, to the authorities at Washington. ~s Plans to place boxes in the basé- ment was disapproved by the postof- fice committee and a suggestion that the postmaster’s office be moyed to the mezzanine floor and boxes be placed in the space now occupied by him, so as to provide space for. the boxes on the main floor, was offered. The immediate addition. of several carriers to, the present force was con: sidered—by the! p commis as a@ possitie solution of the difficulty. The addition of these men it, was thought would mean delivery to practically all homes not now served. A report from: the postoffice inspector was asked for and should this action fall to relieve the congestion an additional 300 boxes, would be placed on the main floor un~ der another plan. o? Charles B. Stafford, secretary of the, Chamber of Commerce, after a confer-. ence with ,the inspector in charge wired Senator Kendrick that while the. plan was feasible it did not meet tha. requirements. There are at present applications on file for 250 boxes and the necessary amount to cope with the situation is placed at 1,000. Frank ‘Pe Frawley, the inspector, declares that he has never before experienced such conditions. The present capacity of 1,000 boxes averages five persons to each box, which, according to the Chamber of Commerce, is contrary to postal regu~ lations. Efforts are being made by the chamber to have the department ex- pedite matters as the mail service is deemed exceptionally poor. pei at Baba a a as ad TRAFFIC 18 CONTROLLED. Street traffic in Casper is pretty welt under control, according to police of- ficials. ‘The number of accidents, of any consequence, has dwindled to a pany, died of heart disease at his home here today. very few and the motorists are con- forming to rules in most cases. CONGRESS TAKING UP | APPROPRIATION BILL WASHINGTO: $383,611,292 or $420,914,192 than was ‘egisiation appropriating funds to 1921, to June 30, 1922: The sun nected. Republican leaders inten wiftly for prompt action because of President-elect Warren G. Harding's de- ire to have all appropriation legisla- tion completed at this session. Total estimates for 1922 will be cut from approximately $4,600,000,000 to about $3,500,000,000, it is state Elev en regular appropriation bills and what- ever deficiency bills there may be re- main for adoption. ARMAMENT REDUCTION ‘TO BE CONSIDERED WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—A special meeting of the foreign relations commit- tge will be held Monday, Senator Borah Report on Sundry Civil Bill Expected To-, day; Total Amount Asked Will be : Pared to $3,500,000,000, Belief (By Associated Press.) , Dec, 29—The sundry civil bill, carrying a total of asked by the government and $52,- 237,514 less than the amount appropriated for similar purposes last year, was reported out today by the house appropriations committee. (B: nv Tress. WASHINGTON, Dec. $9: eeiries tlisy took up consideration- of the most: important business of this session in the enactment of run the government from July 1, dry civil bill carrying nearly $400,-. 00,000 for miscellaneous expenses will be reported today, it is ex~ d to keep the money bills moving announced today, to consider his res: olution looking to a reduction of naval. armaments. The resolution would re- quest the president to negotiate with Great Britain and Japan for an agree- ment. Borah said several committee mem- bers had expressed themselves favor ably for the plan. oa ge FIRE DAMAGE SMALL. Damage, estimated by Fire Chief Heistand, at $10, was the result of a fire caused by an overheated fu late Jast night at 709 East Fifth street. — ie Rei Ss Seen ste