Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 11, 1921, Page 12

~ 2 ° o t e Ss oS ama ee i sti4ereosern ee & 8 eA 8<naon — eee eee ms ei PAGE TWELVE Che Casper Daily Cribune FRIDAY, FEB, 11, 1921 CONFESSION OF MURDER MADE BUENA VISTA, Colo., Feb. 11.— Glenn Stitt, alias Raymond Miller an escaped convict from the Hutchinson, Kansas reformatory and who now is serving a term at the state reforma- tory here, today confessed that he killed and robbed a man near Hend- erson, Colo., September 20, last year, according to M. P. Capp warden of the reformatory. On September 20, Charles L. Liebers Denver représentative of a Lincoln, Neb., implement company, was slain near Henderson. Liebers was on a bus- iness trip in his motor car. The car was recovered later in Denver, ee PURCHASE OF FARM LOANS CONVENTION ON CONSTITUTION PASSES SENATE Republican Majority in Colorado Legislature Scores Victory in Fight for Election Refer- endum DENVER, Feb. 11.—Party ranks re- mained solidly aligned today and the} Republican majority scored another victory over the minority when they passed by a strict party vote the reso- lution providing for submission at the next general election of a proposal to hold a constitutional convention. The resolution was the first of the meas- Is INC UDED ures recommended by Governor Shoup L to be enacted on’ the senate floor. The vote was 24 to 11, a two-thirds!” wastHINGTON, Feb. 11.—The ap- vote being nécessary for passage Of/propriation bill rider authorizing the the resolution. It now goes to the/secretary of the treasury sto purchase house. $109,000,000 for federal ‘farm loan Administration senators, following|ponds to provide credoits for farmers the vote, announced their belief that} nenain; decision by the | Supreme the vote was a likely barometer of/(ourt in the ltigation testing consti- what probably’ would happen when/tationality of the farm loan law, was other measures recommended by the}ndopted today by the senate. It now governor are brought up for considera: jawaits approval by the house. me As! al st Nenjoption of the resolution ‘ill re- No Word Received From Army Flyer sult in virtually killing sont™ fifty measures, which provide for. all sorts of amendments to the presevt consti- tution. Senator W. H. Adams led the de- bate against the resolution previous EL PASO, Texas, Feb, 11—Oficers Reverse English Is Put on Equal | Rights Measure, (By Associated Press.) MADISON, Wis., Feb. 11.—An equal rights ‘bill with a reverse twist, designed to “protect” men, was in- troduced in the Wisconsin legislature today ‘by Assemblymen Thomas <A. Sullivan of Reedsville. Mr. Sullivan’proposes to amend the law to give husbands the same dower rights in their wives’ estates as now are shared by widows in their hus- bands’ property. He also provides that a married man or woman who has “wilfully and without justice’ lived from his or her mate for one year or more,.loses all dower rights. Husbands, under the Sullivan bill, would be entitled ty.a one-third dower in the property of their wives. “We have passed laws to protect the,parks and the game and the fish, but forgot to protect husbands,” Mr. Sullivan says. MECHANICS ON CANAL QUIT JOBS (By Associatetd Press) PANAMA, Feb. 11.—Operating me- chanics employed on the Panama Can- al have resigned because of the with- holding of bonus payments, and the situation threatens a tie-up of the 'canal by the time the Atlantic and |Pacific fleets return here from the joint maneuvers, which now are in Progress on the west coast of South America, to the vote. Adams declared that there is no good and valid reason for submission of a proposal for a consti- tutional convention now. ‘The following bills were adopted by the senate: Changing the name of the Grand river to the Colorado river. Requiring the Denver jury commis- sioner to prepare two lists of men for petit jury service each year. Changing the terms of court in the seventh judicial district. Authorizing the state treasurer to fccept gifts on behalf of the state. SHARP DEBATE IN LEGISLATURE (Continued from Page 1) appreciation of the legislature's lb- erality to the university and the gov- ernor and legislators expressed their appreciation of the university. The college student body arrived from Laramie at 10:25 o'clock in & train proyided without cost special ty the Union Pacific Railroad com-|tents and depend on seals and pen- pany./ Under command of Captain guines for fresh meat. F Beverly C. Daly, instructor of the a cadet corps, they marched to the MATEWAN TRIAL OPENS. state capitol, the university band = heading the procession. The cadet! WILLIAMSON, W. Va., Feb. 11.— corps and vocational training corps were in uniform. The senior, junior, sophomore and freshmen classes car- ried class insignia. When the joint session convened the students greeted the legislators with class and college yells and songs. President Nelson introduced the stu- dent body and Paul Essert of Den- ver, a student, made a brief address and introduced several student speak- ers, including Melwood Simpson of Cody, Dan Rees of Cheyenne, Miss Maurine Hollo of Sheridan, Miss Co- rinne Mollring of Big Piney, Miss Olive Hardie of Rawlins arti William B. Featherstone of Douglas. After the joint session the students were guests of Governor Carey at luncheon in the capitol building and then marched back to the depot, re- turning to Laramie on regular train No. 3. The visit of the students to Chey- enne, it was explained, was not in- tended to influence the legislature in its attitude to the state university but more effective “lobbying” for adequate university financing hardly could be imagin Receiver to Ask Increase in Car Fares in Denver DENVER, Colo., Feb. 11.—Ed- ward Stenger, receiver for the Den- ver Tramway Company, today an- nounced hr vould apply on Feb- ruary 16 to “he United States dis- trict court here for permission to increase carfare in Denver to 10 cents. The company, which is operating under an ordinance grant- ed by the city in 1906, providing a 5-cent fare, maintains the city has has no authority to regulate fares. A 6-cent fare prevails now. City officials announced would oppose the application. they The sessions of the United States Senate for several years after the formation of the government were all secret. Wigwam HOT LUNCH Every Day 11:30 'till 2 P.M. WIGWAM OS Bidg. Unclaimed’ Repaired INNER TUBES Some practically new. All selling at a bargain. OWL CITY AUTO SUPPLY 412 East Second. Phone 1112. Coal! Coal! $10.50 Delivered $10.50 Phone Orders 1545. Office: 124 W. Second St. H. A. POLAND of the First surveillance group, border patrol, with headquarters at Fort Bliss, up to 1:30 p. m. today had re- reived no word as to the whereabouts ‘of Lieut. Alexander Pearson, who lef? Fort Bliss at 10:45 o'clock yesterday morning for San Antonio, and it is be leved he is lost. Officers at Fort Bliss said that they had been notified that Lieutenant Pearson, due in San An- tonio yesterday afternoon, had not ar- rived ther and that headquarters of the Bighth army corps did not know Colonel Chester Harding, governor of the Panama Canal Zone, sailed for the United States yesterday afternoon and will not return to the isthmus. His resignation and departure leaves Colonel Jay M. Morrow as acting gov- ernor. SS Ac ae UNION OFFICES CLOSED. RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 10.—Head- | quarters of the construction workers’ |union today were ordered closed for six months by the ministry of justicé, which also prohibited further meet- ings. of the union at any othsr place. where he was. This action was taken as a result BANDIT HANGED !ncome Tax on FOR MURDER OF SHOW MANAGER (By Associatetd Press) CHICAGO, Feb. 11.—Edward Bris- lane was hanged in the county jail here today at 9:10 a. m. for the mur- der of William Mills, manager of a motion picture theater. Mills was kill- ed in a hold-up of the box office of the theater. On the scaffold Brislane protested his innocence and denounced “this horrible form of murder by the state.” “The state should take shame up- on itself,” he said. HEARING SET FOR DISPUTE ON OLEO TAX Revenue Williams today set February 25 for hearing representatives of the butter and oleomargarine mterests on the recent decision by the attorney- general concerning the taxability #f adulterated butter, There has been an erroneous im- pression, Mr, Williams said, that the bureau intended to tax butter made from sour cream, and milk under the opinion of the attorney-general. Post- ponement of the effective date of the treasury decision in accordance with this opinion from February 1 to April 1, was announced by the commis- sioner. TWO FLYERS MEET DEATH (By Associatetd Press) * WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Lieu- tenant John Henry Heitz Menkeu and John Frederick Wolfer, United: | States Navy, were killed near Gaun- tanamo, Cuba, yesterday by the wrecking of their airplane while on a practice flight for radio instruc eee Expedition Chief of meetings in. which alleged anar- tion. A dispatch received today by. the navy department gave no de- tails. a Sails for South chists are said to have participated. (By Associatetd Press) VALPARAISO, Chile, Feb. 11.— ommander John Cope, of the British Imperial Expedition which hopes ul- timately to reach the South Pole by airplane, sailed from Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, December 20, ac- cording o a tmessage received here. Wih four companies he purposes to spend eighteen months surveying and charting the western shores of Wed- dell Sea, and hopes to carry out other scientific investigations in the ant- arctic regions. The men will live in After more than two Weeks of pre- liminaries, the Matewan battle trials got under way here this afternoon | when the first witness was told to Prepare to take the stand. Only 19 defendants were present, | as two, H. Atwood and B. R. Page, | were dismissed by the state beciuse! witnesses against them could not be found. g —EE—EE MEXICAN QUITS CABINET, MEXICO CITY, Feb. 11.—Pacual! Ortiz Rubio, secretary of communica-| tions and public works, has handed his resignation to President Obregon, | who has accepted it. Official an-| nouncement of the resignation will! not be made for several days. | : —_—__ BATHS At The e Parlor Car Barber Shop Our New Hot-water System Just Installed Plenty of Hot Water | ‘Also Eight First-class Barbers. Union Shop | That $20.00 Look for This CHOICE OF SUITS OR OVERCOATS $85.00 to $100.00 Formerly Sold for 131 S. Center St. Phone 595 Your _ Guarantee of MASTER SERVICE will continue, Internal Revenue Com. penalties provided by law for false ‘their retdrns for the ye + 1920 such < _—_——- WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—Internall|GEDDES CALLS ON KING ITALIAN DIES ON GALLOWS MARION, I1., Feb. 11.—Cettino de Santis, 30 years old, was hanged here today for the murders of Amiel Cal- caterra, 14, and Tony Hempbill, 17, of West Frankfort. The murders pre- cipitated the anti-Italian riots at West Frankfort last August. Mother of Surgeon General Buried. COLUMBIA, Ind., Feb. 11.—Mrs. Sarah Fellows Ireland, mother of Merritt W. Ireland, surgeon general of the United States army, was bur- led here today. She was 92 years old and died in Chicago early in the week. ———>— Six Prominent Men Accused by Capital Assets Still in Force ®y Press.) . WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Collec- tion of income taxes on profits rea- ized from the sale of capital assets missioner Williams, anrounced- today, urtil the \constitutionality of that provision of the: law. has been deter: ined by the supreme couct, notwith- landing the recent decision to the contrary by a Connecticut covrt in what was known as the “Brewster he same question,” the commis- sioner declares, “is involved in the Eldorado and Ryerson cases, which were argued in the supreme court some weeks ago. A decision in these ¢ase1 undoubtedly will settle the gen- eral question. In view of the severe or fraudulent income tax returns, tax- payers are warned not to omit from gains and profits.’ (By Associated Press) PARK RIVER, N. D., Feb. 11— ee Use ay men of yp River vicinity, were arrested yester- PREPARATORY TO RETURN] @ay on statutory charges. ‘The ss compla‘wing witness is a girl 16 years olf, Attorney General Wil- % (By Associated Press) -. liam Lemke has detailed agents to LONDON, Feb. 11.—Sir Auckland| investigate the case. The Geddes, ambassador to the United| mamed range from 24 to 60 ye: States, who is to sail for America| of age. They were released on February 15, was received today by | 500 bail each. King George, in apticipation of the Austria Warned ambassador’s departure. It is understood that Lord Chal- mers, permanent secretary of the British treasury, will not accompany Ambassador Geddes to the United Girl Arrested Against Fusion army, and Guido Sabbetta, former co. sul general of Italy at Chicago, who is to be counsellor for the embass; |New ‘Ambassador | From Italy Here to Begin Duties) torio Faresi, secretary of the embas: and Consul General Bernardi of New York. ‘During the war he served his coun. try on the commission of finance, for. eign relations. and army re-organiz.. tion. He was vice president of the in. ternational chamber of commerce at Paris and went to Brussels as Italia, representative to the international fin. ance conference. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE. TRIBU: NEW YORK, Feb. 11.—Senator Ro- landi Ricci, recently appointed ambas- sador from Italy to the United States, arrived here today on the steamship Duca D,Aosta from Genoa. 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