Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 16, 1924, Page 1

ay Cribune , MARCH 16, 1924 MAIN SECTION—36 PAGES NUMBER 34 ul HOT ‘and KILLED AFTER G WIFE AND CHILD AT HOME HERE Startling Tragedy Enacted Here Finds Climax at Douglas BODIES LYING BY ROADSIDE Solution Is Sought For Trunk Murder Mystery | !2 72% 0 Tria ths Morning Body of Woman Believed To Be Mrs. Fred Janssen of Den-| 24 Boy Were Carried Off From ver Still Unclaimed at Ogden Where It Was Shipped Scene of Murder in Casper in Trunk; Denver Police Search for Husband BARED Casper’s most shocking criminal tra gedy in many years, involving the murder by Fred Van Gorden of hje wife and nine-year-old child, Arthur Lloyd, at the family home, 412 South Grant street, reached » climax in Doug- las at 3 o’clock this morning when Van Gorden was shot and killed by Sheriff Albert Peyton of Converse county, who trailed him to a hotel room. Van Gorden fired once OGDEN, Utah, March 15.—(United Press)—-The mystery in which the body of a woman about 35 years of age was found crushed and broken, packed in a metal trunk in a baggage room here early today had not been dispelled tonight after 12 hours of work by police officers. if any, papers were ° : CONTRACT FOR President Coolidge Calls Upon Treasury that may supply some of the missing links in a chain of, facts regarding financial transactions in connection with Be Erected as First res “ Unit East of City. lations so that the oil -committee | Daugherty cemmittee to appear be- could innpect privately the income | fore the ofl committed next week. County club building to Col- by & Rognstad, contractors, and its: furnishings: will ‘cost ap- proximately $27,000 and will Le architect, provide for an attractive. and commodious stone and frame ‘The main floor is given over to large lounging and ball room, din- be opened to form a part of the main room of the building. ‘men in the basement. In the base- ment will be the mens’ locker rooms coal rooms. As soon as the structure is ready rangements will also be .made to cater to card parties, dances and gratulated on the thoroughness which has marked their efforts in rectors have not given any publicity to the new club house since last fall ‘and the new clubhouse wilf\be start- ed almost immediately, “ CHICAGO, March 15,—{United Thompson, of the Thompson and Black Construction company of Chi- connection with the expenditure of vast sums of money by the bureau ‘They will plead not guilty, their at- itorneys indicated. Department to Revise Regulations COUNTRY GLUA to Permit Scrutiny by Probers BY PAUL R. MALLON ! . (United Press Staff Correspondent) . fl WASHINGTON, March 15.—President Coolidge to- day came to the aid of the senate oil investigating com- the making of the naval oil reserve leases. The president ordered the treas-call Gaston B. Means, who told a } tax returns of Harry F. Sinciair,| Di said he wants to find out With the awarding of the | !ssee of Teapot Dome, E. L: Do- | trom Means: the building operatiosn will get under way as soon as the ’ completed by early summer. The plans and specifications as structure with a splendid view of the Casper mountain range and the ing..room, kitchen, pantsy, ladies room with shower baths and:lockers. Large fireplaces will grace the main floor lounge and will exterid shower baths, the professional's work room, club storage room, living for use a competent steward will be placed in charge who will have other social function: Casper has long needed a country the plans for the new building, and the development of the membership. some propaganda has been spread that the bullding idea had “blown oo CHAS. FORBES Press}—Colonel Charles R. Forbes, former director of the United States cago and St. Louis, will be arraigned in federal court here Monday on four during Forbes regime. Forbes and Black, now under A demurrer to the indictments will be entered, according to present » mittee by. taking a step which promised new information $27,000 Clubhouse to ury department to revise its regu-, sensational story of intrigue to the contract for the new Casper | "lessee of California reserves, | 1.—What, weather permits. The pbuilding drawn up by Rayburn 8. Webb, foothills to the south. A wide verandah on two sides may down to the lounging room for the rooms, for attendants, furnace and charge of the dining facilities. Ar- club and the directors are to be con- Because of the that the di- up.” This is, of course, ridiculous TO PLEAD IN veterans bureau, and John W. indictments charging conspiracy in bond, will be-here to enter pleas, ns. The indictments include a charge hat agents for the Thompson and ‘k company bribed Forbes to in certain hureau construction ‘work over to the company. —-— FORT RUSSELL FORGER SENTENCED TO PRISON CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 15.— | Oliver Long, Fort~ Russell soldier, il have from two to three years in Hthe penitentiary to regret his act Swhen he forged the name of C. W. Miner of Cheyenne to a check for $5817.50 and presented the forgery at he First National bank. He was irrested at the bank, pleaded guilty nd was sentenced in District court. ang Albert B. Fall, who made the lease, and of the Sinclair and Do- heny oil companies. The treasury late today carried out’ Mr, Coolidge’s orders by pro- mulgating revised rej ions. These_will permit the purpose of the McKellar resolution to be carried out, through an inspection by the committee of the returns. . im a resolution adopted sometime ago by the senate, called on the president to’ it the committee to delve into’ secret figures. Mr. Coolidge replied that the law, woul¢ not allow it, but promised to see whether the regulations could be so amended as to make it)] Mo- Kellar said oday his resolution was inspired by a request from mem- bers of the oll committee. - This step put new life into the oil inquiry, which tonight. was believed to be in»its final stages. les# some leads are developed, which require summoning cf new witnesses, it is belleved the Investi- gation can be rounded up and end- ed within two weeks. Senator Dill, Democrat, Washing- ton, tonight announced he woul taken from the (Continued on Page Two) office of Senator The trunk had been checked in Denver and was consigned to Weed, Calif., and.its ghastly contents was discovered when a baggageman, transferring it from « Tnion Pa. TRIBUNE EXPOSITION PLANS TO GUARANTEE GREATEST EXHIBIT OF ITS:KIND EVER HELD H When the Casper Tribune’s Industrial Exposition is stagéd at the Arkeon in the near future and ‘the crowds are eddying through the hall viewing the numerous well- arranged exhibits, there will be few who will realize to ait extent the great. amount of preliminary work re- quired to set.the exposition‘in/motion, ‘That nothing, will lack in. way) which, has included-a-vast deal of of colorful artistry or in accuracy of detail, the manager of the com: ing industrial event with his Jarge| staff of assistants has for weeks carefully gone over the field of those wishing to be represented, has attended to the work of preparation planning. . To carry out the purposes of the ‘Tribune a plan had to be formulated whereby practically every merchant and dealer would be given an oppor- tunity of displaying his goods or (Continued on Page Two) cific train to a Southern Pacific baggage car bound west nvticed fresh blood on the hinges. Railroad detectives gwung back the lid, revealing the mutilated body of a woman slight of build clothed in a night gown. The condition of her clothing that the woman had made ; to save her life only te ch to death apparently by si EM, with a heavy blunt fnetrument and the shapeless condition of the body showed that her assafiants had first’ killed the woman and. then jumped upon her body to force It into the trunk’as one would upon a heaped pile of clothing. There were*indications also that the woman had been, kicked in the face, so that several teeth hac been dislodged and a dental plate with several false teeth insorted had been broken. A handkerchief bearng the init- ial “FY in one corner was found (Continued on Pagé Two) 45 ARRESTED AT CHEYENNE ASPER NEXT 4 ya teh of Wyo., March? 15.— to The Tribuhe)—Forty-five alleged bootleggers an@ violators of the morality ordinances were arrest- ed in raids here today and*‘tonight by co-operating police, sheriff's offi- cers and state law enforcement agents. Similar raids, State Com- missioner M.’ C. Wachtel said, will be conducted spon at both Casper and Sheridan. Today's rald-was precipitated, it is sald by the sale of moonshine to high school boys, Mayor Allison announced after the raid that he would revoke the licenses of three taxicab ‘ concerns and sereval poolhalls. FLYERS SET FOR WORLD TOUR Poet-Aviator Made Prince By Emmanuel ROME, March 15.—(United Pres's.)—Gabrielle d'Annunzio, “prince of the show-capped moun- tains!” ‘ This title was bestowed on Italy’s famous warrfor-aviator- poet by King Victor Emmanuel today on the recommendation of Premier Mussolini, in connection with the ceremonies celebrating the annexation of Fiume, which will take place tomorrow. It was, in the uanimous, opinion of the public, a fitting tribute to the flery patriot, for his services in saving Fiume for Italy. The full title in Italan is Principe di Monte Nevoso, or prince of the snow-capped moun- tain. The formal notification will take place in Fiume tomorrow, where d@'Annunzio will appear again at the head. of his legiornaires on the scenes where for months he defied the world and held Piume for Italy, only té be ejected fthally by his own country. Hop-Off Scheduled for Three Planes at 7 o’Clock Monday Morning While Fourth Will Follow Later; Big Dem- onstration Planned on Coast LOS ANGELES, March tail, Major Frederick L. Martin, commandani 15.—(United ess)—-Meticulously arranging every de- it, Announced tonight everything was ready for the round the world flight to start Monday morning at 7 o’clock except that one plane would probably notbe able to hop off with the others. Three of the big Douglas cruisers are in readiness, but the fourth has not been given final tests and wiil make a late start, piloted by Lieutenant Erick Nelson, en- gine expert of the party. In order to give the thousands of people a chatce to witness the be- ginning of the greatest flight ever attempted» by Americans, Major Martin set the time ahead from daylight until 7 a. m. ‘The other two pilots who will hop off-at that time are Lieutenant Lowell» H. Smith and Lieutenant Leigh Wade. It will be six months when~ the leaves have been seared in the au- tumn before the men expect to re- turn to Los Angeles. Tomorrow, approximately 100 alr- planes and 60,000 people will gather at the big aerial circus on Clover field to bid the aviators their offi- cial farewell on their 30,000 mile journey. The program follows: The 16th regiment of the national gtard opens the demonstration with a parade. Refueling in mid-air exhibition Oil Officials To Be Deported MEXICO CITY,” Mexico, March 15.—{United Press.)—High | officials of El Aguilar Oil company who are British subjects, face .deportation from Mexico City for support of the De La Huyerato revolt, Presi- dent Obregon told the United Press in an exclusive interview tonight. Explaining charges against of: ficials of the oll company, he made in a formal statement during the day, the president said: “El Aguilar, Oil company, I am convinced, meddied unwarrantedly in our affairs during the rebellion. Certain of its highest officials so interferred and supported my enemies and "those of the country that I’ cannot but regard them as open adherents of De La Huerta” : by Rockwell field fliers, Lieutenants H. L, Smith, John Richter} Virgil Hines and Major H. H. Arnold par- ticipating. bs = United States navy pursuit. squad- ron from North islands and San Diego in iw close formation flight. Military formation flight by. 15 C. OF 6. MEET NEXT TUESDAY GREAT EVENT Fine Program Is Made Ready for Annual Gathering. Plans are complete for the biggest and best annual meeting and dinner the Casper Chamber of Commerce has ever held, when members of the organization together with their wives and other guests assemble at the Presbyterian tabernacle next Tuesddy ‘evening for the annual re- view of the chamber's activities. A full program of speaking and musical numbers assure a varied session, Harry Durham, prest- dent of the Ch: of Commerce, will act as toas Gover nor Robert D. will give o of the main addresses of the e ing, dealing with the subject (Continued on Page Two) B. naval planes from Cryssy field San- Francisco. Sky’ writing exhibition by five Planes from Rockwell field, San Diego. Formation flight exhibition by reserve filers from Clover field. Ariel smoke screen exhibition, shown for first time on Pacific coast. Flight by Martin's 800 horsepower bombing plane from Kelly field, Texas. eee EARTHQUAKE IS RECORDED SANTIAGO, Chile, March 15 Two strong earth tremors were felt here at 8:45 p.m. Sunday’s Five -Best Features On Radio Wave (Copyright, 1924, by United Press.) WWSJ, Detroit—(17 meters)— 11 a. m, (eastern standard time)— Morning services from St. Paul's cathedral. WIY, New York—(405 meters — 4 p. m. (eastern standard time)— Rossini’s oratorio, “‘Stabat Mater,” from Central Presbyterian church. WEAF, New York—(492 meters) —345 p. m. (eastern standard time)—Dr. S$. Parkes Cadman. 7:20 p. m.—Musical program from the Capitol theater. KYW, Chicago-.({536 meters)— 11 a. m. (central standard time)— Central church services from or- ehestra hall, with special music. WJAZ, Chicago—(448 meters)— 6 to 9 p. m. (central standard, time}—Sunday evening artists’ concert. Weather Forecast WYOMING —Generally fair north, probably snow in south por. tion Sunday; “Monday probably fair and somewhat warmer. in at Sheriff Peyton but missed home here, in which known that he had slain hin wite and boy and carried their hediés off in blood soaked bedclothes to be dumped along the road. (Gruesome evidence of the crime Ya found written in blodd at the Wan Gorden home where it Was revepled to city nd county officers tn a/jotnt Inmvex Ugation at) 11 o'eiook t night. Linked with the, Clsohy family's disappehranoe of blood on the floor, bloody: articles of clothing, @ epent bullet. and.« 10-inch lenite alas «cv. ered with blood. In the. garage ad- Joining ghe house ~ to which there are steps direct found the body of the boy's dog, which had been shot by a gun held close. Fin* ally the trail led to Dougias where the, blood “bespattered sedan car driven by Van Gorden, its grue- some cargo missing, was located in the Overland garage. TRAGEDY BROUGHT ON BY THEFT OF $4100. The reason for Van Gorden's acts was discovered early today when it was learned that R. J. Fuchs had $6,100 with which to make some !n- vestments in first mortgage: for him a few weeks ago. Van jen turned over the firat mortgages with full description of the proper- fies involved but with forged signa- tures of owners. Mr. Fuchs first gearned of this when one of the sup. posed mortgagors denied owning Mr. Puch any money when whi he supposed to have been a gen- uine note fell due. He immediately took steps to look into the matter and found that the blame fell on Van Gorden who had used the money trusted to him for his own private purposes. Although no warrant jhad been issued for Van en yesterday he was being ed 80. clos: for collection that it weighed upon his mind. “CAN'T STAND GAF VAN GORDEN WROT'! “I cannot stand the « f any long. er ase settle up my affairs the best you can. (Signed) Van.” ‘This was the contents of a sp delivery received by Attorney W liam B. Cobb from Van Gorden nut 9 o'clock yesterday evening. The letter was apparently written shortly before 7 o'clock since that was the hour borne by the postmark. Dear Ben: Take the agency over. I can't collect and pay,” wrote Van Gorden to a Denver insurance adjuster, at the same time that ho penned the note to his attorney. The message was delivered by al delivery to the adjuster at » Henning. As soon as Attorney Cobb received the letter Van Gorden had written he got In touch with County Attorney Foster and Captain J. M. Farris of the police force. Mr. Cobb sensed an impend Chicago Opens War On Liquor Gangsters CHICAGO, March 15—(By United Press}—The arm of law enforce- ment tonight reached a strong arm into the recesses of the in the biggest cleanup tt un orld has known. Hundreds of sters, | b runners, saloon kee and Suspected criminals were gathered for questioning in an effort to check @ virtual carnival of crime, | Aroused by a series of murders bombings and threats of furthe: vi ce, States Attorney Robert E. | Crowe personally directed his agents | in cooperation M ith police on scor rival es” in the beer running business | was respohstble for at least’ a dozer > % prac murders during the last y declared. The recent ing of and Mrs. John and ‘ jea f Am Mr. several other shootin beer 1 the war," ( ng t day were fi n ees? police s heparan (Continued on Page Two) with | The next shot was fired by Peyton and Van Gorden dropped. The Douglas tragedy im the opinion of Casper officers clears up all doubt regarding the double tragedy at the it was bel ieved but not definitely agedy but was Not sure wheth- the writer was contemplating ide or a flight from the country. was known that Van Gorden had een in bad financial straits for at ast two years though it was not thought that Nis difficulties were ao serious as to’ call for the rash act thought to: Hdve been committed. Mrs. Van Gorden, according to reports of friends, knew nothing of the bad condition !n which the fam- ily finances had become involved for she had stated just recently that the family was getting along fine. The family seemed always to be a happy one and there ts no record of any family difficulties, MRS. VAN GORDEN LAST SEEN AT DIN t HOUR Mrs. Van Gorden attended a meet- ing of the Arts and Crafts Dtyision of the Women’s Departmental club at the home of Mrs. Carl E. Hawkes 835 East Eleventh street, Saturday afternoon, After adjournment of the meeting at about 6 o'clock she entered her car in company with Mrs, John Jones, Mrs, Frank Fisher and Mrs. Richmond to take these ladles to thelr homes. ng t € I fs Mrs. Fivher was taken to her home at 215 South Lincoln street by Mrs. Van Gorden at exactly 5:55 p. m. Mrs, Van Gorden’s parting re. mark was that she had an appoint. ment with hi husband for dinner downtown in the evening and had to hurry home to meet him, as he was probably waiting for her. She requested that Mr. and Mi Fisher come over after dinner if they had no other appointment, Mrs, Fisher and Mrs, Van Gorden desir- ing to finish some art reed work which the two women had been working on, Mrs, Fisher had ex- ected the phone call but thought nothing when she she d!d not get it. Captain J. M. Farris of the police department looked over the up stairs of the Van Gorden house at 9 o'clock and found everything in g00d condition. He did not think at that time to enter the basement and it was not until two hours later that and county authosfties Went to the place together and made @ thorough examination. STORY OF TRAGEDY WRITT! IN BLOOD The car was found to have been removed from the garage and the scotch collie dog with which the boy had been wont to play and had been feen with at 4 o’cl yesterday afternoon was found lying dead. The bullet with which the dog had been killed was found in t ze. At the bottom of the ing into the the garage { 2 pool of blood. wall and the: a long knife tt placed on the ‘top of the lead- with which * ted was ends of clothing. 1 clotted with blood. On the steps ding to the basement there was also blood but the marks did not ex a bed had ts as if by yKEN COMB AND BEADS ON FLOOF