Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 28, 1923, Page 1

Weather Forecast WYOMING—Generally fair tonight and Sunday. Cooler Sunday tn north east portion. VOLUME VII. U. 5. NAVY T0 B EARLY DEMISE OF HOUSE OF DAVID IS SEEN Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Right} of State to Fight for Dissolution; Former Employes Get Compensation LANSING, Mich., April 28.—The last hope of the House Notice to All Rodeo Ticket Contestants It is necessary that every con- testant checks in at the close of each day, or the following morn- ing. The hours for checking in are 9 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. every day except Sunday. Phone 1303 in case it 1s impossible for you to call per- sonally. ‘There is plenty of stationery, and circulars regarding the Rodeo for free distribution to anyone calling at the Rodeo offices, Room 11, Smith Block, and we would like to have our contestants take advan- tage of this, by mailing Rodeo let- ters to their out of town prospects. Sage Se ae RUM RUNNER | | | | | | of David colony of Benton Harbor to prevent the state from taking steps to bring about its dissolution has been dissi- IS CAPTRED HIGHLANDS, N. J., April 28.—(By ‘The Associated Press.)—Coast guards- men seized the motor lighter “Napeague” with an estimated cargo of nearly 16,000 cases of liquor. The ated. The Michigan supreme court, in an opinion last night, denied the appeal of the colony from the Ingham circuit court to dismiss the proceedings. serving witness subpoenas. More | As a result Cireutt Judge Leland] than 60 such writs were given to the Carr, of this district, will set a date | officers yesterday by Judge Harry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 28.— ‘The House of David colony and Ben- jamin and Mary Purnell, its leaders, were characterized as frauds in a written decision filed by Judge John B. Sater today. Judge Sater, in his opinion, awards compensation to John and Margaret » Hansel for their services while mem- bers of the colony. »é ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 28—In preparation for resumption of the state's grand jury investigation into the House of David colony members of the state constabulary today were Federated Press Is Controlled By Communists ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 28.—(By ‘The Associated Press.}—A witness for the defense in the trial of Charles E. Ruthenberg of Cleveland, charged with criminal syndicalism has dis- closed information on the stand that government agents had been attempt- ing to obtain for a number of weeks. The testimony was given yester- Gay by Jay Lovestone, secretary of the Communist party, who attended the Communist party convention near here last August and read a lengthy report at one of its sessions. From it the state and federal agents present came into evidence that the Federated Press, a news gathering agency was controlled by the Communist party. It was referred to as “Fred” in the report. The report stated that the Feder. ated Press, along with three organ!- zations formed to aid Russia, had as one of their purposes the dissem!- nation of Communist propaganda throughout the United States. fabsthbin tthe Co-operation in Herrin Probe Is Asked by State MARION, Ill, April 28.—(By The Associated Press—Co-operation from “ra,Witnesses, both officials and citizens ‘Af Williamson county was sought to day by the legislative committee in- vestigating the Herrin riots. A num ber of new witnesses were called be- fore the questioning body today. pains tiated de PULP MILLS RAISE WAGE NEW YORK, Apri] 27.—Represent- atives of eight paper and pu!p manu- facturing companies and six“ labor unions, operating in the United States and Canada today signed a one year agreement, effective May 1, increasing wages for all crafts five cents an hour and fixing 40 cents an hour as the minimum for common labor. From 30,000 to 40,000 men are affected, when the colony must file an answer | Dingeman, sitting as the grand jury.| to charges of fraud, deceit and im- morality preferred by the state. lighter was enroute from the rum fleet to the New Jersey shore when captured off Sandy Hook. <<. Reports stated that “Queen” Mary. | wife of “King Benjamin Purnell, the cult's leader, would be called. Purnell has been missing for months, officers said. Prior to closing this week's session, Flying Circus in, & Dettoltialterseyy e ouk ito Chief Is Safe: cite legal opinions in support of his | | refusal to furnish informption sought from him concerning Ee names of girls who had made c! of im- morality against ‘King’? Benjamin. Nelson, who represents two former girl members of the cult suing the colony for $100,000 each on charges that Purnell criminally assaulted them, said his refusal was based on the contention that information in his Possesion is confidential, ROME, April 28.—(By The Asso- ciated Press.) Captain Georges Madon, commander of the round-the- world “flying circus" organized by Captain Bapt, arrived here today, thus ending fears for his safety. He explained that he had been obliged | to make @ landing in the country. Italian airplanes and dirigibles had been searching for him. 1. W.W.STRIKE SPREADS TOOL “FIELDS OF CALIFORRIA, REVOLT THREAT IS REVEALED IN COURT Delay in Hearings for Two Men Charged With Threats at Dock May Lead to Bloodshed, Witness Declares SAN FRANCISCO, April 28.—Spread into the southern California oil fields of the I. W. W. strike which previously ] had affected only marine and forest workers, and a declara- tn in court that delay in trial of two men said to be mem- bers of the I. W. W. might result in a revolution were the outstanding points of the demonstration today. The declaration regarding a revo!u tion was made in police court in Seattle, Wash,, where H. H. Peters and O. A, Steaner faced a charge of making threats to workers on the docks. It was made by their attor- ney, George Vanderver in opposing a continuance of ther trial, nevertheless was set for May 15. Thousands of workers re in Seattle to enforce their rights,” Van- derver said. “Labor is impatient. These men are entitled to a speedy hearing. Unless they get it I shall not be responsible for what happens. A revolution may result from delay.” Mayor Brown of Seattle announced that he had accepted the offer of a PROSECUTION OF MORSE TO OPEN MONDAY WASHINGTON, April 28.—Presen- tation of evidence for the government in the Morse caso will begin Monday in the District of Columbia Supreme Court, the question of qualifica- tion of one of tho ju delayed the trial during parts of two days having been eliminated yester- day. The first witness for the defense will ®e James M. Brek, solicitor Gen- eral of the United States who was counsél for Morse at the timagot the organization of the United — Btate: Steamship company. which | which had! committee of Industrial Workers of the World to assist in keep’ng the Peace. The committee volunteered to furnish evidence of illicit liquor sell ing or gambling, the mayor said, and Were requested to turn in any evi dence of law violation to the police. Oregon points reported that the strike had made Ettle headway in that state, but I. W. W. leaders said the strike date for Oregon was today and that tonight m‘ght see a differ. ent state of affairs from that shown by the reports. Oll fle'ds affected by the were those at Long Beach, Huntin; ton Beach and Santa Fe Spring where about 600 men quit work yes- terday. Leaders said they quit in sympathy with 1,800 longshoremen on strike at San Pedro. jot ROBERT CLARK TAKEN TO STATE PENITENTIARY Robert Clark, convicted of murder in the first degree at tho last term of the Eighth distfict court here in connection with the death of a wom- an known as Grace Iowa, but who was in reality Clark's wife, wns taken to tho state penitentiay at Rawlins Fri- day to begin his life sentence, Clark’s attorneys filed a petition asking stay of execution during which they proposed to ask for a new trial but this procedure was not carried through. CONCESSION IS DEFENDED TURK ENVOYS STAND PAT LAUSANN April 28.—(By The Associated Preas, Conferenco—"The Chester concession {s a very g00d con. cess'on,” Ismet Pasha sald in an In- terview, © saw no reason why the conces- should not come before the Lau conference. LAUSANNE, April 28-—(@®y The Associated Pross)—The United States takes the position that rights assured foreigners in Turkey under the on treaties were not legally 1 by the action of the Sub: line Porte in declaring tho argeements no longer in effect, Joseph C. Grew, head of the Amert ean delegation at the Near Mast con- expressed th's before the view in a Politica! mittee yesterday, Mr. Grew was sup ported by Blr Horace Rumbold, head of the British delegation, ferenco, to statement com: CASPER, WYO., SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 192: emai, ag 3E USED AGAINST RU aS ae The Guaranteed Circulation of The Casper Daily Tribune Yesterday was 10,673 Che Casper Daily Trine FINAL j EDITION | The Guiding Spirit Policy Depends On | Authority Vested | In President and| | Ruling Is Sought | = ee WASHINGTON, April 28. |—A resort to use of naval | vessels in combatting rum |smuggling off the Atlantic |coast has been determined upon by the administration if the department of justice decides the president has fhe necessary legal authority to put into effect a p'an already worked out. Announcement of the plan was made at the White House late yes: terday and the administration today was awaiting an opinion from the Justice department as to whether the president has the power to declare an “emergency” and use the armed forces of the government to hunt down rum runners, a course urged for some time by Prohibtion commis- sioner Haynes. It was emphasized that the president desired to use no extra legal powers in the situation and would be guided by the opinion of the legal branch of the govern ment both as to his power to pro. claim the smugg!ing an emergency warranting such procedure. The announcement was made after it had become known that the state department again had requested the cooperation of Great Britain in pro. venting ships flying the British flag from engaging in the liquor traffic between foreign ports and the United States. settee GILLETTE HIGH W! ‘Ss. GILLETTE, April 28—The Gmette |high school baseball team won its |first victory of the season when it met the Gillette town team, winning by a score of 5 to 6. ADDITIONAL NAMES ON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 800 mark. the following well and firms: Wyoming Automotive company, 2. Midwest Commissary, 3. Mutual Of company, 5. Fargo Oil company, 5. Sinclair Wyoming Oil company. Amer'can Electric company. Sam Jacobs. Emil J. Cantlin, Alma F. Hawley. Clowry House. Court Hotel. F. B. Taylor. I. J. West. C. 8. Mayoon. W. BE. Moefiela. Lon Muchow, North Casper Saddlery. Yellow Cab company. W. H. Brown Grocery. Casper Theater company. Exchange Furniture company. Casper Towel company. Oil City Com. company. North Center Hotel, C. B. & Q, J. A. Leary. Sharrock & Purcell, 2. Coons Bros. M. A. Becklinger. Nicolaysen Lumber company, 10. Geo. Retaliack Motor company, 4 H. P. Bubb, 4. J, M. Cromer. Geo. W. Samuels. David Stearns. Natrona Power Co., 6 additional. 3rover Gorsuch. Crescent Market company. L. D. Alexander. F. C. Vossbeck, American Flower Shop. 8. W. Cooner, John H. Dasch. Mrs. Elmer 5B. Green. Elmer E. Green. Kistler Tent & Awning company. Muck Funeral Home. Oxtord Cafe. R. L. Prepmeter. B, J. Venard. Western Heating and Plumbing. Dr, A. P. Kimball. Petroleum Iron Works. John T. Bogan. Johnson Clinic. Mills company, ©. B, Hoffhine. Wyoming Typewriter Exchango. Bohank Plumbing & Heating com pany, additional. BH, B. Fisher, Benedict Motor, Palmer & Kano, Casper Spring company, Producers & Refinera corporation, 5. Banks, 40, Continental Ol! Producing Co., 2. Continental O!l eompany Fensiand O!l company, 3. Western Pipeline company, 5. David Stearns, Pearl White Laundry, Wilbur Foshay, H. A, MacGillveny, Midwest Cleaners, Cc. W. Tobin, Carl Muethaussen, Robert D, Carey, L. B, Bay, i | | | | | Fred I Palace Inn. Lander Valley Produce company. Dr. T. A. Dean William Luke Grocery. W. H. Marks. Wyoming Cadillac company. Casper Simonizing Shop. C. E, Littlefield. L. H. Sennett. Colby & Rognstad. Bweeney & Doherty. Uneda Tire company. John McFadyen. Wyoming Building & Loan pany. W. H. Patton. Dr. M. E. Morad. Silas M. Brooks. Mrs. Mary N. Brooks. J. G. Harter. W. B. McAdams. Tom Tu W. B. faxwell, 3. Dr. Talpers, 1 Mrs. J. B. Barnes, 1. Walter Royce, 1. A Casperite, 1. A Casperite, 1. Dr. J. Nolan. John Wyland. Mountain Realty & Title corpora- tion. Schulte Hardware company, Natrona Lumber company, 2. Lindsay & company, 10. Casper Bottling Works, 2. Dobbin Realty company, 1. Cc. W. Mapes. ‘ad Shoe & Clothing company. J. B. Scott Clothing company. Harry L. L. Gantz Harry Yesness, 1 additional. Chase Cafe. T. W. McDonald. A. L. Spurlock. Lyle Jay. Western Lumber company, tional. Parker Bros., 1 additional. Stewart & Co. B, R. Williams. Yellowstone Motor company. RN. VanSant. Reid Construction company. com 3 addi CUBIST WEDS | A CHAUFFEUR NEW YORK, April 28.—Mrs, Mabel Dodge Sterne, widely known in Cubtst and Futurist ctroles, was married to her chauffeur, Antonio Lujan, a full | bloofed Indian, at Taos, N. M., April 16, the New York World says today It was her third marriage, Hor firat husband wes Edwin Dodge, a Boston architect, In 1017 | she wag married to Maurice Sterno, | Rurstan painter, who now {m living in Italy, ROLL ARE ANNOUNCED | WEXT FEW HOURS; TIME IS BRIEF The new members obtained by the Casper Chamber of Commerce in its drive Friday brought the total to the Among the members are known persons | Bho lived for a number of yonrs in| | Fifth Avenue and her salons were at tended by art and radical leaders 0 }all clseses, Frank ‘Tannenbaum and | Big BU Haywood were among those lwho frequented the gatherings there. CANDIDATES IM TRIBUNE'S RACE MAY CINCH OR LOSE PRIZES IN Subscriptions Count for Smaller Number of Votes After 10 o’Clock Tonight; Finish Near in Big Contest A little less than nine hours remain until this important period will become history. In that short period candidates in the Tribune’s prize-giving event have their best opportu-| nity of landing votes on the “double quick” and literally| | cinching the prize they desire. | Never in Wyoming has a Jtremely close or so hotly contested. This fact b undoubtedly served t arouse tho wonderful interest that !# being taken throughout this sectio in the final dash for the wire. It ia doubtful if there exists a single home) in the that is not vitally interested the success of one of the favc in the battle of votes and watching every gain with anxiety and eagerness, hopin and trusting that their choice may come under the wire fi and be acclaimed the cham-| pion of xpions, the proud winner of the biggest automobile. May Expect Wild Tales. munity With interest #o great and dates 1 their friends manifestin such eager Interest {t 1s only to b: expected that this campaign tonight and all next week will become the one big topic for conversation and discussion. Always there are persons who would appear to be extraordinar wise; always is there the person yho can tell you more than anyone lse—he or she is blessed beyond want. Listen to them and you haye a weird story. One just But stimulates will knows so-and-so 1s going to win. ft all its the stronger candi sends the ones who can't away to pipe over their can't “bluff” out a real candidate, A really, truly contestant {s too big and too busy making votes to worry over the other fellow. He or sho is getting the votes because only votes will win. Tonight at 10 o'clock is the last chance for the big votes. Promptly at 10 o'clock the doors of ¢lection headquarters will be closed. No one will be permitted to enter campaign headquarters after that time for the part—it lates to action and carry on lot You race of any kind been so ex-| purpose of turning in subscriptions or renewals of the present vote o fers. Those inside at that time, how ever, will be waited on before the | present big vote offer is closed for- ever. Be careful in filling out your sub- scription stubs, always writing or printing the name of the subscriber plainly so that there will be no mi take in entering the subscription. Candidates should not neglect to sign their names to stubs so that proper | { vote credit will be given. In case | of a second payment subscription, be sure to mark the stub you turn tn |at campaign headquarters “secon subscription," marking also the amount the first payment and 1 attention of candidates t of town candidates and 6 who are working out of town today, is again called to the arrange ment that has been made which fords every worker tho advantage of securing subscriptions right to Inst minute of this “period’’ o'clock TONIGHT), no matter wh when mad they may reside. All subscript in ANY postoffice ANY ) before 10 o'clock TONIGHT will be ec in on the vote schedule even though they do not reach the Campaign Headquarters until later. Don't forget the big vote value of the six-yenr subscription. A six-year subscription counts you over 10 times as many votes aa a one-year subscrip- tion. Gather in all the long-term subscriptions possible, And on top of the present big vote scheduie 100,000 EXTRA FT VOTES are [allowed on every of subserip- | tions turned in. NUMBER 173. M RUNNERS PEACE HOPES IN ERIN RAISED) BY DECLARATION OF THE IRREGULAR Evidence of Good Faith Seen in Suspension of Hostilities by Order of Eamonn De Valera. DUBLIN, April The Associated Press.) — Eammon De Valera’s state- ment of the conditions on which the Irish Republicans are willing to negotiate peace 28.— (By sheds little new Nght upon the po: ltical situation in the opinion of Free State government ircl al- though it does contain a def nite order suspending hostilities aa evi dence of trregulars’ “good will.’* De Valera’s proc'amation contains six proposals which are generally re. garded as embodying the points of his old position, He asserts that the Irish people constitute “the ultimate court of appeal for deciding disputed questions of natiorml expediency and policies” and declares in substance that persons ho‘ding Reputfican principles should not be excluded from the coungils of the government. Zils position, set forth in article four, is taken in some quarters as expressing the desire that the oath of allegiance prescribed by the treaty with Great Britain may de watved. The article asserts that no class of ind@'viduals would subscribe to the “princip'es of national right, order and god citizenship contained in the proclamation can be justly excluded by any political oath, test or other device from a proper share and in- fluence in determin'ng _ national policy, or from the councils and par- Nament of the nation.” BIDS ON U.S. SHIPS ASKED WASHINGTON, April 28.—Bids for purchase of all passenger and cargo ships on {A register on a basis of op eration for a period of a year over prescribed routes have been invited by the shipping board in its f'nal ef- fort to convey the government fag to private ownership and operation. Tn announcing last night the invita- tion for bids returnable by May 28, the board gave a list of 18 routes into which the existing routes have been consolidated as those which would be given first consideration tn the sale of ships. The bird, however, it was kald, was willing to consider propo- sals for other routes to be maintained under the same guarantee, ‘The governme: itself not to en itself with the tained and to protect the operators Iso in the matter of future disposal of government tonnage to private op: eration The consolidation of routes is de- on its part binds er into competitice routes to be matin signed to give operators a wider in securing cargoes and to re © restraints which in the end ‘eat tompetition with foreign Ines. — Fair Weather Forecast For This Region WASHINGTON, April 28 w r outlook for week begin orthern and southern Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions, Pacific stn fair, nor mal temperat HBBEN, April 8t— (My The As sociated Press)—A sweeping order, providing for the confiseation of all was inmuod today te, head of the oo: Included 5 action RUHR COKE CONFISCATED SWEEPING ORDER ISSUED te tnicen because Germany refused to fulffl the clauses of the treaty of Vorsailes providing for delivery of coal and coke and because there are indlont that the available coke supply {a diminishing. one In consequence this order, it was announced this evening, all pub- bath hor Dortmund a: in the R |w big mi | also close.