Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 1, 1921, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT MEMORIAL HELD FOR VICTIMS OF GREAT DISASTER People of Hull and Officials Join in Tribute to Men Who Lost Lives in Dirigible. HULL, England, Sept. 1—{By The Associated Press}—The ZR-2 occurred here last rial stricken airship. Preceding the service at Holy Trin- ity church there was a procession from Guild hall in which marched the lord mayor, the sheriff and other city Officials. United States Consul Grout ‘was the chief mourner for the ‘nier- fcan dead. In the proce: were representa- tives of all locai civic bodies, local units of the sh army, and Navy Commander Byrd, with officers and mén of the United States ry at Hull, two oWicers and six men of the American v detachment at the Howden airdrome, Vice Air Mar- shal Vyvyan of the Roy] Air force and representatives of the ¥. M. C. A., headed by George D. Whitehead, Sr., secretary of the American Y. M. Cc. A. in England. Notwithstanding a thousands of spectators lined the route of the procession. The munici- pal officials wore the full insignia of office over the quaint costuntes pre- scribed by ancient customs, the alder- men in scarlet and the councillors in bine. The mace bearer and town clerk preceded the lord mayor, who, im resplendent regalia and gold chain, @rizzling rain, led the procession. ssa SUMMARY OF HARRISBURG ML, Sept. 1.— Eleven bodies of miners, entombed in the Harco mine followfhg a dyn mite explosion, were brought to the surface last night. They were found at from 445 to 1,000 feet below the mouth of the mine. LONDON, Sept. Sept. 1—The body of Commander Louis H. Maxfield, com- manding officer of the American naval contingent, who was killed in the ZR-2 disaster, has been recov- ered, according to a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Hull. LONDON, Sept. 1—The famished people in the Russian governments of Tambov, Voronezh and Orel are rebelling says a Central News dis- a from Copenhagen quoting Helsingfors advices. The dispatch adds that troops have refused to fire on the people. ASHVILLE, N. C., Sept. 1—Gov- ernor Morrison stated he had ad- vised James F. Barrett, president of the state federation of labor that he would order the return of state troops to Concord if further disor- with the textile strike situation. TERRORISTS OF RUSSIA SLAY RED LEADERS RIGA, Sept. 1—{By The Associated Press)—Eight Russian Comm leaders at Petrograd have ‘been ax sassinated within the last two months in connection with the “white terror- ist” plot, it was revealed’ by Leon ‘Trotsky in a speech before the Mos- cow soviet mecting last Tuesday night, according to a Rosta News agency: dis- patch here today. The dispatch added that attempts had been made to assassinate M. Zino- vieff, chairman of the executive com- mittee of the Third Internationale; Mazim Gorky and M, Ansilohitch, president of the Petrograd trade un- fons, and to rob a train loaded with gold and other valuables on which Leonid Krassin, the soviet trade rep- resentative was Sia ae WOMAN HELD FOR MURDER CAMDE: Sept. 1.—The su perdreadnaught Washington, one of the four largest and most powerful battleships of the United States navy, ‘was launched today the Gloucester plant of the New York Shipbuilding corporation. Miss Jean Summe @aughter of Representative J. W Summers of Walla Walla, Wash., broke a bottle of water taken from the rivers of” Washington, over the 10-year-old prow of the big fighting machine as|police as havin said: ashe christened it for her native state. sek nein Cotton Crop Conditions Down wenuity Seances ree WASHINGTON, Sept. production as compared amount iirecast a month ago Production today at condition of the crop Augurit was 49.3 per cent of a ncsmal, casting yield of 127.0 pounds per acre. f 4 MODERN CARAVAN STOPS AT CHEYENNE, JOURNEY TO BE RESUMED FRIDAY CHEYENNE, Sept. 1.—Seott’s “Modern Caravan™ ‘reached Chey- enne shortly after noon Wednesday and went inte camp for a stay un- til Friday, when it will take the traf] northward through Wyoming tor Yellowstone park. The party of 28 families are guests of the cham- ber of commerce, which today staged a wild west show and also took the visitors to the largest cat. tie And sheep ranches of this vicin- peonle of | ity.) Hull, where the wreck of the dirigible week, par- ticipated today in a mammoth memo- service to the victims of the Leaving Cheyenne Friday morn- ing the* party will camp at, Wheat- land Friday night, Glendd Satur- day night, Douglas Sunday night, Casper Monday night, Shoshoni ‘Tue: 327 night, Thermopolis Wed- nesday' night, Basin Thursday night and Cody Friday night, and will enter the park late Saturday or the next. merning. William D. Scott, leader of the party, refused hereto discuss fric- tion between himself and William Row which resulted in ‘the latter making, public at Omaha and else- where charges of unfairness, mis- management and notoriety against Scott. Scott said that ghe matter had been laid before the caravan personnel and that they would do all necessary talking. Acting as spokesman for the car- ava:, Jess O. Eastman, secretary of the Buhl, Idaho, chamber of com- merce, made public resolutions which he said had been unanimous- ly adopted by the members of the caravan, which said in part: “We, the members of Scott's Modern Caruven, hereby repudiate the stateruent reported to have been made by William Row, and we in- dorse every action taken by our leader, William D. Scott, in con- nection with this matter, and we AIR WEAPONS TO IN BOMB ATTACK Night Attack on on Old Battle- ship Planned by Depart- ment to Test Efficiency of “Light Barrage.” WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.—(By The Associated Press)—New weapona* of aerial warfare will be given an ini- tial test when the army air service conducts its next bombing operation —a night attack on the old battle- ship Alabama, about September 15. A “light barrage” composed oi gient aerial flares, each of more than 00,000 candlepov@r, will be one fea- ure of the attack. Army engineers Jave submitted such enthusiastic re- yorts on this weapon that larger fares, estimated to be equal to one alllion candies, have been placed un- er construction. Giving a greenish-white light, lit- e-ally “brighter than day,” the flares © be used in the Alabama test, will Numinate an area of five square niles, and expert fliers say, should enable the aviators to obtain greater accuracy thah in daytime. “'The flares are attached 4o a parachute of whtte silk which reflects the light dawn- ward with sufficient intensity, it is Lolleved, to blind the officers and gunners on the ship under attack so as to demoralize any plan for de- ense, while keeping the upper air eaches shrouded in gloom. It will not be the object of the army Filots to see how quickly they can sink the Alabama, officials said to-! day, but rather to try out special gas and non-extinguishable phosphorus Tombs on her, as ‘well as to ascertain | he effect of small demolition bombs. steal ss ci ITALY LAST TO ACCEPT WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.— The Italian government has formally ac- cepted President Harding’s invita- tion to participate in the Washing- ton conference for international re- duction of Pacific and Far Eastern questions, The acceptance the list of nations invited to partici- pate, Great Britain, France, China, and Japan alrcsdy-having favorably answered the. invitation. WOMAN SLAYER WAS IN hereby express our fidence in him.” Row did not arrive with the party, having lagged behind since soon after the trip began, but he is ex- pected to reach Cheyenne today, following an army truck which caused the trouble.between him and Scott, and after he reaches this city, Eastman stated, the members of the caravan will hold a court of inquiry at which he will be given an_opportunity to air his. griev- ances. The @travar's resolutions forecast what verdict may be ex- pected. According to Eastman, Row's au- tomobile broke down. scon after the caravan began its journey and Row | borrowed from Scott one of the | three army trucks constituting part of the equipment of the caravan, intending to eend {ft to Syracuse for a new frame for his car and prom- ising to catch up with the caravan and return the truck within two. or three days. Instead, Exstiman as- serted. he lagged behind all the way across the country and when the utmost con- | caravan reached Omaha his dilator- SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT OAKLAND, Cat, Sept, 1.—A charge of murder was filed today against Jesuista R. d’Agostini of Alameda, who late yesterday was found sitting beside the dead body of Arnold Postel, 50 years of age, a wealthy merchant and politician. A pistol was found near the woman. Two bullets had been fired into Postel’s heart. iness"had deprived the party of the much needed truck for 414 weeks. There , Scott arranged, Eastman stated, that the truck should be taken from Row on his. arrival and sent in charge of an agent of Scott to join the caravan. This'plan was carried out, Eastman ‘related, ‘and 80 aroused Row's resentment that he made public at Omaha a tirade against Scott, and threatened to in stitute legal proceedings to attach the truck. He refrained from doing this, however, but has followed the truck across Nebraska, meanwhile reiterating threats not to be sepa- rated from it until he has obtained satisfaction from: Scott, and he is expected to arrive here when*the truck reaches this city toda: GIRL KILLED BY FARMHAND TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 1. — Miss Dolores Weighall, 16 years of age, is dead, and her mother, Mrs. Frank Weighall is seriously wounded as the result-of shooting alleged to have been committed by Selby Van Eaton, 21 years of age, farm laborer, at the Weighall home at a mine five miles from Contact, ‘Nev., early this morning, according to meagre reports reaching here today. Van Eaton ts said to have been en- gaged to Miss Weighall. He left here Tuesday for Contact to see her. Other members of the Weighall family reported the shooting to the sheriff of Eko county and he is in- vestigating the case. More than half of America's oyster crop is gathered from planted beds. $a Van Hasen Collar IS NOW HERE The Greatest Invention in a Man’s Collar Can be washed at home like a handkerchief and yet have tne ap- pearance of a stift collar. Uas- per is the fourth city in the United States to have this collar and MEDNICK BROTHERS accom- lished it. Quite a compliment to Gasper to be the fourth city in the United ‘States. “Anything new or the latest of styles can be had at MEDNICK.BROTHERS first. MEDNICK BROS, OPPOSITE HOTEL HENNING. Branch 112 West Midwest Ave. Phone 74, 1.—Deciine in the condition of the cotton crop dur- ing August caused a reduction of 1,- 166,000 bales in the estimated final with the this year was forecast 7,037,000 bales of 500 pounds gross by the department of agricul. ture which based its estimate on the arold Kramer, Realtor Manager Mrs. d’Agrostini was quoted by the “He tried to kiss me. He insulted :. me and I killed him. When a man in- a rooming house sults me of course I kill him. He = * tried to stop me from going to Mex- proposition, with- Police believe Mrs. d’Agostini is out equal in the years ago she killed her husband but. was not prescuted as authorities were advised she killed him in self-defense. Postel had acted as the womiin’s financial adviser for two years. 1 c Sale city, awaits your in- vestigation at this office. IAC RERIRERIRUATAURE ROE R Sea Ber ae ee e : ui be Casper Daily Cribune ‘Friday early. LAD! One Lot Silk Dresses 695 Saagy Jane Dresses 5.00 Women’s Suit ; Values Up to $50.00 Men’s ‘‘Coat-Style” Black Sateen Shirts With Two Pockets Men’s Leather House Slippers _ $3.25 and $4.20 ; ‘ i Boys’ Heavy Suction Sole. . Canvas Shoes $2.15 and $2.35 Men’s Heavy Suction Sole Canvas Shoes | $2.95 ” DEPARTMENT MEN’S. DEPARTMENT: and Saturday| WILL BE — a BANNER DAYS We will offer a number of special bargains to make our Closing Out = Sale one long to be remembered. Many of the items are limited. Come One Group of Wool Dresses Mostly Navy, Tricotine and Serge _ ~ $19.50 One Group of Gingham and Percale House Dresses ari Also renceee $3.69 ‘ Boys’ Tennis Bals $1.45 Men’s Tennis Bals ae $1.65 =. Men’ Fr Fine Horsehide, Buckskin and Kangaroo Gloves ONE-HALF PRICE Daniel Green Comfy Slippers ~ - $1.95, $2.10 and $2.45 All F; all and Winter Caps ONE-HALF PRICE