Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 13, 1924, Page 1

The Weather WYOMD@G—Fair probably Wednesday. Rising temperature Wednesda: q tonight VOLUME VIII. OLIDGE, WARREN AND WINTER and Frost pests NUMBER 172. The circulation of The Tribune is greater than any other Wyoming newspaper. Critaae PN pee d by Cafrier 75 cents a month Che Casp pr Dail .. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS CASPER, WYO., TUESDAY, M. Streets or at wig wstands, 5 cents Publication Offices: Tribune Bidg, 216 E. Second St. ENDORSED BY WYOMING G. O. P. KENDRICK ENDORSED BY DEMOS FOR PRESIDENT BODY OF COLE CREEK STATE GONVENTION GLOSED WITH ADOPTION OF PARTY PLATFORM Delegates Elected to National Convention at New York Giy Will Support “Favorite Son” for Nomination. Bearing the banner of John B, Kendrick, Wyoming’s lelegates will present themselves at the national Demo- ratic convention in New York city next month and an- nounce themselves his supporters for the presidency. In the one resolution reported by the committee to the onvention which accepted it, the six delegates were yes- PLATFORM AS APPROVED BY STATE DEMOS Whereas, ‘Senator John B. Ken- Prick during his term of office has nade a splendid record, and Whereas, the people not only of hig state but the entire nation have =} in hist 2 man. of-broad uman sympathies and unusual ex- utive ability and eminently quali- le for the presidency of the United Btates, now, therefore, be it Resolved by this convention that ur delegates to the national Demo- ratle convention be instructed to resent his name as candidate for he office of president of the United States and that they be further in- tructed to vote as a unit for Sen- tor Kendrick as long as they, in weir judgment, feel that he may be Made the cholce of the convention, The Platform. the regular authorized dele- Democratic party of ) in convention assembled t Casper, Wyoming, May 12, hereby re-affirm our all evotion to the principles of Democ- cy formulated by Thomas Jeffer- on and maintained by a long and Il- lustrous line of Democratic presi- We deplore the passing of Wood- ow Wilson. We favor the great deals as eloquently announced from ime to time by the great Democrat nd world leader, belleving that these rinclples must be accepted by a truggling, worn and weary world before military and economie peace is firmly established. Nc mah in enturies has brought to the common people everywhere struggling for better conditions such an abundance pf hope as has Wilson. Wilson, the nan, is dead; Wilson, the {dealist, live forever. We commend the administration of Governor William B. ve that since his inaugu vernor, the affairs of the ve been honestly, efficiently and onom'cally managed to the best nterests of the people in the state. Vo espectally endorse his action in ho calling of the special session of he legislature for the passage of he Farm Loan Act, for the relief f the farmers and ranchers of tHe tate of Wyoming. We further (Cont'nned on Page Blighty DRY WORLD TO -|of Albany county; terday afternocn instructed to vote as a unit for Kendrick as long as it appeared his candidacy was fa- vored. Besides carrying a’ sign: honor for Kendrick, the delegates will be free to act on other Demo- cratic candidates for the presidency. This action was taken but a few moments before the Democratic state convention here at the Elks audi- torium adjourned at 5.50 o'clock last evening. With little discussion the platform as reported by the 2ommittes and read to the convention by. Leslie A. Miller of Cheyenne, v adopted. Haying failed to be ived ‘by the platform sub-committee, an addition. al. plank favoring..taxation of mart- gages, loinihg of state funds to the farmers at the same rates of inter- est paid by the banks, and the pas. sage of a state law guaranteeing bank deposits was pushed before the convention. -After being talked of pro and con, the outside plank was left indefinitely for future con- sideration. Previously there had been election of seyeral important officers. Pres- {dental electors chosen were Mrs. Tom Hood of Casper; Mrs. Avery Haggard of Cheyenne, and Lee Moore of Wheatland. P. J. Quealy of Kemmerer was Named national committeeman, with Mrs. Burke H. Sinclair of Casper chosen national committeewoman. Delegates and alternates named_to the national convention as elected in confirmation the nominating committee’s report follow: ular delegates—Senator John B. Kendrick of Sheridan county; Governor Willlam B, Ross of Lara- mie county; Albert Hopkins of Car- bon county; Dr. J. R. Hylton of Con- verse county; P. 3. O'Connor of Na- trona county, and Peter Kinney of Weston county. Alternates—D. P. B. Marshall of Sheridan county; B. H. Lufckhart of Prenitat county; Jack Scott and M. Foley of Natrona county; sae R W. Hale of Hot Springs county, J. C. O'Mahoney of Laramie oe Delegates-at-large—Charles Kay of Fremont counts gen of Niobrara county; of Big Horn count erus of Campbell county; C. Waldo Converse county; Mrs. P. J. of Lincoln county, and Mrs Sapp of Laramie county. Declaring there were but few Dem: ocratic newspapers in Wyoming and that these few needed financial sup- port if they are to carry through the coming fell election, Chairman D, P. B, Marshal of Sheridan, placed the proposition squarely before the con- vention, following with an appoint (Continued on Page Twor P.2 Bolin of Quealy Hiram BE REALITY OF FUTURE, CLAIM Pussyfoot Johnson Finds Assurance Of Old World Action In Attitude of Moslems and the Hindus Because the Moslems and Hindur have long stood for the principle of total abstinence, world-wide prohibition will be a reality before many years have passed in the opinion of William E. und the Crescent.” Johnson ik well with the crowd and many persons listened outside the building because there was not room inside. The entire crowd arose and ap- plauded him after he had been intro- duced hy the Rey. Charles A. Wil- (“Pussyfoot” » 600 people who had gathered at the Presbyterian tab ‘le last night to hear him deliver ) Johnson who spoke rmon on “The| the Presbyterian his s son, pastor of church, “In all history there has never been a movement that has made such rapid progress as the prohibition hput WRECK VICTIM FOUND Platte River Gives Up Remains Today| Probing ‘Teapot of R. G. Neill, Well Known Paper Salesman, Who Died In Wreck. The body\of R. G. Neill, man for the Carter, Rice & of Denver, well known sales- Carpenter Paper company of Denver, who perished in the Cole Creek disaster of Sep- tember 27 last, when Burlington train No. 80, plunged through a bridge, was recovered this morning from the Platte river at Parkerton, over 20 miles east of Casper and many miles below the scene of the wreek. The body was turned over to Coroper Hoffman of Converse county who removed it to Glenrock. The payer company was notified by C. K. Reed of the O!l City Printers, following news of the find’and Mrs. Net'l, it is understood, also has been notified. Identification of the body was made complete when pockets of the man’s clothes were searched for Papers. Insurance papers were among those found on his person. The body was found lodged on a log near the water pumping station of the Ohio Oil company at Parker- ton. R. R. Berryman, the pumper at the station, made the find and (Continued on rage Seven) SLAYS WOMAN, MAN SUICIDES CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 13.—William Hammond, a telegraph operator, at noon Florence Hulett, north of Cheyenne, and then took place in the Chugwater to have been infatuated with Mrs. Hulett, today shot and killed Mrs. postmistress at Chugwater, forty miles killed himself. The tragedy postoffice. Hammond is said who was a daughter of Charles Rugg, a pioneer ranchman. Commander HM. A. Stuart, Cas- per representative -of the govern- ment in the Teapot receivership case,-and Admiral Hillary ones, head of the Presidential Oil commis- sion, discussing Teapet affairs out | at the field yesterday. BALL SCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE. At St. Louis— R. ELE. New York--..300 xxx xxx—x x x St. Louis-. 020 Xxx xxx—x x x Batteries—Bentley and Gowdy; Haines and Gonzales. Philadelphia Cincinnati Batteries—Hubbell and Henline; Mays and Wingo. At Pittsburgh— R.H.E. Boston 000 010 000—1 9 2 Pittsburgh 011-102 00x—5 8 1 Batteries — Marquard, Benton, Yaryan and - O'Neil; Cooper and Schmidt. At Chicago— / LANDER, Wyo., May 13. A delegation instructed to AMERICAN LEAGUE. At New York— R.HLE. Chicago 20 200 021-7 7 1 New York 100 101 110—5 12 0 Batteries — Lyons, Blankenship and Crouse; Shawkey and Scbang. At Washington— R.H.-E. Detroit ......000 000 xxx—x x x Washington ..000 002 xxx—x x x Batteries — Cole and Bassler; Mogridge and Ruel. At Philadelphia— R.A. EB. Cleveland ~~. 900 120 000—3 5 0 Philadelphia ---000 200 000—2 4 1 Batteries—Shaute and Myatt; Harris and Perkins. At Boston— St. Louis. 010 003 100—5 11 0 Boston 000 001 101I—3 7 2 Battertes—Danforth and Severeid; Ehmke and O'Neill. an-Chiet to Be Summoned in Mayfield Probe WASHINGTON, May 18.—Dr. W. H. Evans, head of the Ku Klux Klan will be called as a witness for Sen ator Mayfield in. his election con- test, the senate investigating’ com mittee was notified today by the R.HLE. senator's attorneys. CASPER CLEAN-UP WEEK SET OIL COMMISSION COMPLETES ITS INSPECTION OF In Investigation, NATRONA FIELDS -|Controversy Over Teapot Lease Has No Part Bureau of Mines Director Says on Return. tating that they had absolutely nothing to do with the present controversy in the federal courts over the jurisdic- tion of Teapot Dome and tha an inspection trip, members they were here purely on ef the presidential oil com- mittee left Casper last night for Denver after having spent the day in the field. Dr. George Otis Smith, head of the party and djrector of the United States geological survey, was the spokesman for the commission and | refused to make any statement for publication, “Wo are here purely to look over the situation at Teapot Dome and de- vise ‘procedure looking to the future conservation of petroleum deposits there” said Mr. Smith, ‘We will have no report to submit on the mat- ter for some time but’ we expect to together the information we have gathered here and in California and turn out a detailed report cov- ering the whole situation.” Dr. Smith and his confreres spent Wake up, kids. cash is going Fifty dollars in to be distributed among some of you lucky young- sters during the next three months. The Tribune is conductin another of it popular ndvertis.ng . 6 and wants ¢ girl or in Casper » contribute ny and get line for the awarding of the cash prizes. Here is the plan, for the benefit of those who did not enter the field in the contest last fall. movement,” said Mr. Johnson. (Continued on Page Bight) ach Saturday from now until the second of August the Tribune in | the entire day on the Dome, visiting all the operations, examining struc- tures and storing up information for future use, Accompanying Mr. Smith were Ad miral H. P. Jones, former command. er of the Atlantie fleet; R. D. Bush, petroleum expert from California and Lieut, Commander M. CG, Rob: ertson. They were met in Casper by Com mander H. A. Stuart, who is the local representative of the receivers appointed for Teapot Dome and W. W. Scott and’ J, W. Steele of the bureau of mines. The party left last evening for Denver. will publish a full page of advertise- ments from of Casper's leading merchants, Essays of not mo than 700 words are to be written upon the subject, “Why the Ad vertis This P uld Be | Patron The is | to every in Casper under the ag of 18, and is not restricted to scho children although it is probable th the great majority of the contribu tions will come from that sox Let’s have lots of action, kids The money is here for you, and your chance to win is just as good as the on ed." contest open Entire City Hiccusiedi to Co-operate In Plans Promoted by Civic Clubs; Council Has Busy Session The week from May 18 to 24 inclusive will be cleanup week in Casper, according to action taken by the city coun- cil in special session last night. considerable busine session held this Cleanup wee organizations of the city .co-operat ing with the municipal authorities, Them: of a city beautiful will be carried into the schools and al} parts of Carper are éxpected to re- fleot the efforts of those who would have a sanitary community. The city will have many garbage wagons operating Curing the week. Clean- up and Paintup week wil! be com- bined as usual. The fire committee recommended the installation of a two-platoon sys- tem fov the fire department but no action was taken on the matter, the report merely being filed, Only four additional firemen would be needed to e plan, it was stated n th Two y th new cars will be purchased city, A Hupmobile five pas. touring car will be bought for street department and a Ford for the engineer's depart- the roadste ment. ‘The ,sidewalk assessment roll for 1923-was accepted last night. The council decided to have sidewalks in- next feliow's. The essays are al- dy pouring in although the con. ned only last Saturday. The mpetition will closg promptly at m on the second day of August fon’ to c udjo of this city | she of the fous «zes and first, second; third They tell you all advertisement on § the the offering prize in mountings for A fourth prizes. it in their turday, winn bout The council went through ss in what proved to be the longest will be: promoted by the various civic stalled near the Elk school they are laid in any other part of the city. The Elk school vicinity has needed such walks for a long time. The council} deciary of creating Sanitary No. 17, 19, and 20 Continued on before pd its intention ewer Districts June 2 was set Page Seven. represent Wyoming Republic. tion at Cleveland in June. was the principal piece of: business consummated during the late after- noon session yestetday. The convention also went on rec- ord as endorsing the re-election of Francis B. Warren for United States senator, Charles E. Winter for con gress and the re-election of Patrick J. Sullivan as national committee- man from Wyoming. » election of delegates to the national convention is being~made this morning. Delegates will. be picked from each of the eight judi- cial districts within the state, with Frank W. Mondell as the ninth and candidate-at-large, The election of national delegates has been of considerable concern nd if is understood pat several heated committee meetings have de veloped. Steam roller Yactics are said Joumve been employed although on the surface, utmost harmony ap- pears to prevail, With the excep- tion of this plece of business yet to be performed, the convention has operated with precisive smoothness, indicating a well arranged slate. The address of J. Adam Bede, former congressman of Minnesota, before the, convention yesterday af ternoon képt the meeting in high spirits, Bede is a lecturer of na tional reputation, a humorous speaker and one of the most foi ful exponents of Republican doctri ever heard in Wyomlig, His mes ge went over big. lvester Wells, was the on, and st favorably the ent of Kansas ther speaker she acquitted committee on 177 dele gates were tion John 8. Dillon, of Fre was made permanent chairman of the convention, without opposition, and John Snyder of Big Horn county, permanent secretary. The convention ruled that the chairman of the various committees should compose the steering and rules committee. pre mont county The report of this committee fol- low First—That ternates to be can national all delegates and al lected at the Repub: convention, be in structed to cast their vote for Calvin for president That this convention en re-election, Francia United s senator, urles E. Winter for ress, and that all delegates at the Republican convention be instructed to re-elect Patrick J, Sullivan national mitteeman for Wyoming Third—That the delegates and uiternates at the Republican na Coolidge ond dorse for Ww n for tional convention be apportioned | the DELEGATES TO CLEVELAND TO BE INSTRUCTED Lander Convention Goes On Record In Favor of Winter and Warren; Dele- gates Chosen From Districts cast their vote for Calvin J. Coolidge for the Republican nomination for president will ans at the national conven- This action was unanimously agreed upon by the state convention in session here and cording to the elght judicial dis- tricts of the state, and that Frank W. Mondell be elected as the ninth or delegate-at-large. rt hat the state be divided into" the North, Central and South districts in of, presi- dential elec Hon. Patrick Sullivan, committeeman for Wyoming who ts ill in New York, sent the following “t to the convention: erely regret my inability. to be present at Republican state con- vention today. I sincerely hope that harmony will prevail with the united ty; there is no doubt but Wyo ming will give large majority to Coolidge, Warren and Winter and ntire Republican ticket. Chairman Dillon was instructed to answer: the selection national “The Republican convention at Lander, Wyo., in convention as sembled, sends you greetings and sincerely hopes for your speedy re: turn to Wyoming. Wyoming delo- gation to national convention in- structed for Coolld, and to re-elect you good self as national commit teeman from Wyoming. Convention ps on record as endor 1g the ction of Senator arren ‘ongressman Winte: Wyoming ‘Republican conve John M. Shyde: MAJOR MARTIN IS RETURNING BELLINGHAM, Washington 13.—(By The Associated Major Frederick L. Martin, return ing commander of the squadron of the American army flying around the earth, left Port Moller, Alaska. last midnight, a radlogram received here by Archle W, Shiels, Alaska man. ger of the Pacific American Fish: » Indicated, FRENCH FLYER STILL MOVING SHANGHAI, May 13 Press)—Lieutena Pelle flying from Paris te arrived at Hanol, F from igon, Cochin according to word received and May Press) By at The tier Tokio, ha Indo-China, China, here REPUBLICANS OF NATION STAND ON THEIR RECOR IN COMING CAMPAIGN LANDER, Wyo., May 13.- Republ the people at the beginning of this campaign with no diminution of confidence, no wavering of faith, ening of purpose and no lowering of ideals,” Wyoming delivered —Declaring that the man Chas of E. ‘Winter the nau triumphantly.’ «man Winter receive the ha of the being the first time that he ared before @ great gather tion ention has apr at con So Says inadeenant Winter in Stir- ring Address Before Convention; Democratic Record Arraigned (Special to fan party The Tribune). “comes before no slack-| Congre a brilliant graft | r ev and | in our power, all graft under any party in the departmemt of the ab! ot exist emphas bribery or Whetber nterior, or any other departme and above all places in the vetera bureau, a place of peculiar trust to Iministered with the highest of honor and sympathy, in volving the loyalty of soldier to sol dier, prosecution should procee once with v and if crime found, let it be swiftly and unished, We say to big business we will give you a square deal. But must say to corrupt big bust hands off of the government Get ovt and stay out Bat sense everely we ness, with investi their r Dp \ing t by the dismissed employes, ad breakers x-train gamblers, bootleg r 1 the riffraff of bowery, alley, (Continued on Page Two.) clerks, mitted indict or convicted robt law ers,