Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 9, 1923, Page 1

PROGRESSIVE FIGHT LOOMS Fight to Make Profiteers Pay Cost of War and Enact Soldier Bonus Measure on Program, Said By PAUL R. MALLON (United Staff Correspondent) \ WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.—Make the profiteers pay for the war;,impose excess profits taxes; lessen the taxes on the co; ion people and pay the soldiers their bonus. , That‘is the program of senate progressives who an- nounced today that they would fight the Mellon tax plan on principles similar to those which led the British labor party to success in the British parli- r amentary election. “The Mellon plan is designed to CASPER AUTO reliave the profiteers and make the CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 8.—(Spe- cohithon! people pay,” said Senator Brookhart, Iowa, active progressive leader. | “The progressive bloc, the soldie! biee, the farm bloc, and the labor cial to The Tribune)—Driving seven- ty miles an hour, Sheriff George J. Carroll and Under Sheriff James S. Woolcox started Northward on the Yellowstone highway at 10:80 o'clock blpe of congress. are deciding in fayor of. an excess profits tax to tonight, to intercept a thief reported coming this way. with a car stolen compel the war profiteers to pay from Dr, H. R. Lathrop at Casper. the just debt of the war. "Those who profiteered then The officers were armed “for bear” as the It of information that the i who are profiteering now. h the balance of power in t! thief, when the sheriff at Douglas had attempted: to intercept ‘him, *had senate and house, progressives thii they may be successful in revising foreed that officer off the road, ‘The town of. Chugwater; the Mellon scheme so that Mellon himself could not recognize it when miles’ ‘of Cheyenne is on guard, awaiting the arrival of the fusttive The new Lincoln roadster of Dr. down to the White House for H. R, Lathrop was stolen from its ature. The success of the British labor parking space on East Second street in front of the Lathrop clinic at 6:45 ty guve new impetus to the pro- grpssive plan. They intend to earry th® British plan: one step further in tax revision here. . ofelock last night. .Although the police are working on the matter no clue has yet been found to the identity of the robber. Weather Forecast Wyoming—Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; not much change in temperature. sap! ideas’ of the British labor leaders during his visit to Burepe last sum- mer. He conferred With Ramsay MacDonald and others and intends to-carry out some of itheir coopera- tive {deas in this country through legislation. ; POOL HALL Te 13 FROM GRASS HUT TO MIDAS RICHES Arabian Nights Tales Rivaled in Return to America of 13- “Truth Will Out” The Tribune wetcomes the opportunity to post a certified check for $5,000, or still better, to put up the cash to cover the challenge of our morning contemporary that it will give that amount to the Community Chest fund in the event that the Tribune can prove that its PAID circulation is ee times [ i greater than the PAID circulation of the other daily news Year-Old Heir to Great Fortune Found Far in In- |} erste: than the path streulation of the otter daily news terior of Philippine Island I]t Que Abie weber evidential ehitaks vthikt. he “is <playttige $i 1 une of eze out” but we are going to call your hand } and we'll just play these. The purposes behind this show thropic—not only as it will benefit the Community Chest, but also in throwing a true light on the claims made by the two Casper newspapers as to their circulation. Merchants of Cas per should welcome this golden opportunity of being taken be hind the scenes and witnessing the facts. Practically every newspaper in the United States that is ave the light of truth shed on its circulation, is a member of the Audit Burean of Circulation, a disinterested tion formed not for the sake of profit, but to make it SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 8.—Out of the Orient today there came to Seattle a thirteen- year-old boy with a story more wenderful than any of those conjured up by Aladdin's | wonderful lamp. A month ago, dressed only in a simple white shirt that hung to his knees the boy was caring for the pigs that brought the only income to the little farm in the interior of the province of Panagana, Philippine Islands, where he lived with hig mother. Today, dressed in modern Ameri- down are really philan can clothes that torture greatly the body that had been accustomed only to the easy dress of the interior Filipinos, the boy is enroute to }] business to give the real facts. Oklahoma to claim a third of a 9 Inasmuch as this bureau is really the only competent one + mS ccite an ae NER: as Kae Wi a of its kind to make an accurate audit, there will be no obje lay with his mother on the liner tion to either side in the controversy to having’ this organ tion make the probe. There is another, too, that we insist should be a party to the audit and that is an official of the department of justice. Every newspaper is required twice a year to make a sworn statement of its paid circulation to the postoffice au thorities. The postoffice department will thus be given an op. portunity of knowing whether either of the two newspapers have perjured themselves in the past year The last government statement was for the period ending September 30, and there should be no objection to making this same period the basis of determining claims. It will be only natural for both parties to agree on the fairness of making the is of investigation on circulation that is actually PATD for by individual subscribers and not distributed free, as it is admitted by all advertisers that there is little if any value in free distribution. Under these conditions, the Tribune will be glad to further swell the Community Chest to the extent of $5,000 in the its claims are proven: false. There is no necessity of standing before the public further. Let’s settle it NOW. worth it if we lose. And $5,000 looks just as hig to us as to anyone, excepting of course our “big brother.” Far be it from the Tribune to engage in indiscriminate uewspaper coutroversy, noris it the intention in this instance, for.we believe such affairs are tiresome and ‘uninteresting to the public. The only possible point in whieh advertisers would be concerned is in establishing the truth of claims upon which advertising rates are based. The Tribune's circulation has been published. verified at any time. We have never seen the figures of a other newspaper in this county published, except sworn sta ments required by the postal authorities. As to the amount of advertising published by the Tribune, this newspaper, is exceedingly appreciative of the confidence and faith shown by the merchants in this newspaper in giving it such a volume. Regardless of denial the Tribune has an ac curate record of both newspapers, all of which tends to show that our contemporary’s advertising figures are padded the sume as its cire President Madison. Distressed with the strange sur. roundings, appalled at being the center of so much’ attention and longing for the peace and quiet, of the Nepa grass hut in the forsst that he called home, the boy clung to his mother as reporters and a crowd at the dock surrounded him. The mother too, as unacquainted with the English tongue and Amer- ican custom: was the boy, looked askance at being the center of such attentions and asked to be hurried to the hotel. This, in brief, Arabian Night's story Dougal Carmichael,’ Scotch «and footloose Montana cowboy enlisted in the American army during the Spanish-American war and went to the. Philippines. After the war he stayed in the islands and married! Justas Venazuquez, a native wo- 3 man. Two children were bor. | atenbpyALD GEORGE Rusti, _@ daughter, first, and}... Gregorie, a son. ‘ RY ELOYD ALLEN’ Dougal became iI! and started fo: | (United: Press “Staff, Correspo the United States with his daughter. ¢ Gregorie, the British subjects: await anxiously the jorie, then a year old, and too suistted op iam political ‘confer- young to travel, remained with the r mother,» Dougal, died in Manila be- | &nees* that may make on? of ‘them fore he was able to notify his |Rext prime minister of Great “Brit- family. A friend took care) of }#!n. y Eusedia then three years old and| The Eatl of Derby, talked of as a possible head of a conservative later sent her to Oklahoma to live with anvaunt. government; Premier Stanley Bald- Jobn . Carmichael, the . grand-| Win, suggested as his own succes: father, died:leaving two huge farms Si beri each erga ek rte in Oklahoma. Three y inv ° apes itntities =f | Jaborites and Mberals; Herbert H. drillers discovered rich quantities of ny ‘ oll on them, A search was started | Asquith, Austen’ Chember‘ain, anc last, but not least, David Joya "immediately for Carmichael’s miss George, himself, were some of these ARE MENTIONED FOR THE JOB is this modern ULorp HERBERT STANLY ASQUITH BALDWIN Thost prominentty mentidnet as the head of the next government. ‘The unexpected debacle that over. took the conservative party ander Stanley Buldwin, created a_ political maze from which awaiting with uncertainty leader to emerge Lord Younger, interviewed, said the debacle was due to the votes; of women who were frightened. by | ‘foundationless rumors” that. food would be dearer under the conserva-| tive's scheme. | It is generally uncerstood that, the keen political craft little | Welshman was responsible for this | (Continued on Page. Two) Tt may be fi of. the LOSE LICENSE The 'cense of the Wyoming Pool hall was revoked by the city council at a. special meeting held ‘ast night. ‘This: post Fel was the scene of an alleged sale of Mquor to agents of the city akout 10 days ago and was one of the objects of a raid made by the police led by Mayor John M. Whisenhunt Wednesday. As a re- sult of the raid Jack Dobbins, prop- rietor, (was arrested, atterwards being fined $109 and sentenced to 60 days in jail. The case was ap- pealed. The revoking of the license marks the second time in a year that this establishment has been closed, The only thing which will be *pérmitted to run is the barbor hop’ lecated in the same basement. ———_—_—> BIG STRIKE IS AVERTED IN, Pa., Dec.<8.—Strike } 20,000 Hudson Coal! company iners was averted here tonight, vhen the general grievance commit- ee meeting to take a strike vote, leelfied to postpone the movement pending a new effort'to have the ompany adjust «differences and ac- son bs" the conciliation board. By official count it was shown Saturday that Bert Yohe, the Peo- ple's party First ward candidate for the council, was left 24 votes behind Tucker at the close of the election. Until. the contestant; ossed Wife’s Head in Furnace and Burned It Up After Gruesome Murder, Wealthy Man Says J. E. HELFERT (United Staff Correspondent) MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 8.—E, Ray Tompkins, vealthy real estate dealer, collapsed tonight after con- essing to police he had murdered his wife, severed the ead, burned it, and hid the torso in a ravine north of the ity. | Tompkins’ confession, which was given to authorities) VOTE CONTEST WILL BE FILED Petition Prepared for Filing with Clerk of Court Charges Election IIle- galities in First Ward Decision of the People’s party to contest the election | of J. W_ Tucker as a councilman from the First ward, at the hands of the voters who used the Court House pollg last November 6, resulted in the preparation of a petition | sex company claimed pollution of yesterday which will be filed with the clerk of the court tomorrow morning, Election law violations will be charged (Continued on Page Two.) ‘MIDWEST WINS ‘SECOND TIME CHEYENNE, Wyo:, Dec. 8—(Spec ial to. The Tribune)—The United | States Cireuit. Court of Appeals sit- | ting in St, Louis Saturday affirmed | the decis'on of Judge T. B. Kennedy, of the Wyoming Federal Court, in | the Sussex-Midwest case. The de j cision was the first rendered by } Judge Kennedy after his elevation | to the bench about two years ago. | In the litigation the Sussex and Livestock company of sought $265,000. damages from tl: MEXICAN ARMIES IN- gents Under General Sanchez Move on Tampico; Obregon Accorded Support By FREDERICK G. NEUMIER MEXICO CITY, Dec. 8 —Rebels and federal troops clashed at Jalapa, capital of Beat ptrnire Been g ond for Po| Vera Cruz, as the insurgents, under General Sanchez, moved towards Tampico, in wh | tram’ the Midwest Walle. ye Was apparently an attempt to seize the oil fields of Mexico. | Three columns of federal troops converged on Jalapa, where the first battle of the uprising was reported to be under way. Two American warships stationed at New Orleans were reported to have proceeded the stream caused the deaths of j hundreds of head of livestock at its ranch, thirty five miles north of the changed places at the court house,! Salt Creek field. to Vera Cruz to protect American, pendent candidate for the presi-] censorship and heavy delay.) Yohe was much in the lead. It is/ Kennedy's decision awarded the| citizens and property, according to| dency, wired to Obregon from| (The rebels who were stopped 1 sald that some 25 witnesses will be | Sussex company $150 monthly from| advices received by a local ship| Mazatlan candenming: the rebellion | 4 federal force at Jalapa were be Produced by the People’s party | and including the year 1916, but de-| . ; cited ee RSME ie racrinn| lieved:to have’ tean on ‘their way to when the petition of protest is| nied further damages and the Sus.| °°™P&29- re sid ya to Bonne, Guy, towarcy Bo bres Tt ile thought thee in heard. sex. company appealed. _ Military leaders throughout Mex: existing authorities. Rentlbe Gh caghine tat nity eee theo ico are coming forward and offering! (Messages coming from Mexico|rich oll: fields. Many their support to President Obregon. In a statement, the president ex- City are apparently, subject to are prospecting in thia region.) FIGHT FOR OIL FIELDS at | | Americans | thought 1 I pe | vestigators First Battle of Rebellion in Progress Near Jalapa As Insur-|*,%,!" NUMBER 20 PROBED U. 3, ACTIVITIES IN PRICE WAR ARE DARED IN (CAPITAL REPORT |Secret Investigation of Oil Industry Has Been Under Way for Months, Say Rumors. By William J. Losh (United Press Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Dec, 8.— Government intervention in the marketing activities of oil industry was foreshadow ed here today as news of a widespread inquiry into al- price fixing agreements be tween off companies leaked from the department of justice The investi eatest secrecy ered fon was launched in several months ago been prosecuted wit departmental secret It has since great vigor by agents under the direction of anti- trust division of the department, headed by assistant Attorney Gen- eral Seymour. It started as an inquiry into com p'aints made to the department by snmall independent companies dur ing the middle western gasolhce lac summer, of being ezed" by the big refiners This led to a sweeping probe of the intricacies. of the marketing or ganizations of the. great companies which, in turn gave cause for fur ther investigation into alleged pric fixing agreements said to exist tween major factors of the industr: Departmental agents ara still in nh of evidence warranting fed- 1 prosecution, but it is said the department is as yet not ready to act. Offictals directing the probe desire the fullest and most convine- ng evidence of the existence of the alleged price fixing agreements be }fore taking any steps which would j throw the lustry into a turmoil. Acoording to reports to de partment, the alleged agreements are of recent ne: nt sotiation, ent by the major “a s urs Suc ed in the estern states p the companies imme s a defe 1 prices. ‘i ti fon at f ' rmited period of time r produ ety | fine for a was promptly challenged by the partment of justice as a combination in restraint of trade. No action was taken by the de tment other than to send out in but its prompt expres roval wan Said to have move. TRAFFIC ORGINANGE OF IT WL BE RENE traffic ordinance of the city of Casper will be revised so t n fine smaller than $5 may be paid into the coffers of the city for traf fic violations while jail sentences of less than 10 days duration may also be meted out. The imum sen tence will still be 90 days while the maximum fine will be $100, There are many offenses which are committed by. motorists that du justify severe punishment, {t {# and many cases where small fine would be effective. pressed +confidence that federal forces could handle the situation, “The government which has known in the past haw to face crises, will spare no sacrifice to pro tect existing institutiens the country from this new ,ptt: on the part of the tonseryative a statement ho iesued, said, | ‘The uprising wan by xuppertors of Adolfo De La Huerta amfeninat Obregon and the Intter'n candidate for muccesmion to the pregidency, Genéral Calles, General Angel Flores, . aft indo Chas. R. Forbes Seriously Ill ADMITS KILLING late this afternoon, climaxed one of | laborer, the most gruesome murder stories ever placed on police records, ‘When Mrs. Tompkins’ nude and decapitated body waa found in the depths of a rugged ravine, Tomp- kins denied any knowledge of the crime. He broke down under harsh grilling, however, and made a full confession. Tonight he was unable | to talk, Tompkins on Thursday reported his wite had disappeared, He of. fered to aid police in q pearch: fur her, Sheriff Phi! Westphal, with a posse of deputies conducted 'a viger- Westphal led hin men through a wild and rough country along the shores of Lake Mich! | Rorth of Milwaukee, Descending « | deep ravine, the party came upon | the headless form, partly burled in | muck and water, Hoping to fina the woman's head nearby, the search continued, When Tompkins, who was al ready held for closer questioning, | was told ef the find, he remained | ealm, “ET am innecent doing,’ he said, ig punished,” rmal Demand for Resignation by Re- publican State Chairman Is Ignored by Executive INDIANAPOLIS, Deo, 8.— (United Press) Firmly en- trenched behind what he termed his constitutional rights, Goyernor Warren T, McCray tenight defied effortg of the Republican organisation af the state te get him ta step down and eut 3 POATON, Dec, 6.—The eendition ef any wreng:| of Colone] Charles ft, Forbes, former “E hepe the guilty | direetep 6f the United ptatea Yeter- ana’ bureay, eritieally i with an- 6us search for the woman but failed | Felice immediately placed Tomp-| ginapectarie, gt the home of his é ecause of his indictment on charges of Penal to find any tree of her until this | kins under’ a éeverd grilling and| sister, Mrs. H. D, Judkins, here, was bezalement and forgery, morning, after several hours he made o fuil| described Saturday night as “just( After 2 week of conferences with he jegisiatur A, Wath, Answering ae from a farm] (Continued pn Page Twa) abeut the same," atate sommijteemen ang members | xtate GOVERNOR W’?CRAY TO DEFY REPUBLICANS: IN OUSTER PROCEEDINGS shairman, made a farma@l de-| refusing ta take any action, mand for MoCray'a resignation, McCray was closeted with his pe- Utica! advisers most of the day over the fired latest broadside at He emerged de him, and ffirmed his that he would eantinue erner, until hin term ¢ til _he has been forma and sentenced on th against him. Walh was already making arationg for another meeting of th eommittea within the next ten at which the he will t his stand gnation, or ord approve rnor’s r uy A