Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 6, 1924, Page 1

—_————_—_— The: Weather Partly cloudy tonight and Runday;. somewhat cooler tonight in east portion. VOL. Vill. NO. 270. i MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS CASPER, WYO., SATI3D™4¥-SEPTFEMRER &. Mist09) sanynorasy yo ydoq- WORLD CIRCLING AIRMEN LAN 1924. 1 COOLIDGE CALLS FOR RALLY |. TO IDEALS OF AMERICANISM INVADERS HURLED BACK FROM UNDERMINING INFLUENCE OF THE REDS 19 RAPPED BY PRESIDENT LaFayette Day Address at Baltimore Holds Thrillmg Appeal for Abolishing War Hatreds and Service to Europe. BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 6—President Coolidge called upon the American people in a Lafayette Day address here today to take a stand against ‘‘a deliberate and determined effort” which he said “is beign made to break down the guarantees of our fundamental law” through a movement “to limit the jurisdiction of our domestic courts.” Mrs. Hurd In Lead at End Of 18 Holes NAYATT, R. I., Sept. 6.—Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd, of Phila- jphia, was leading Miss Mary K. Browne, five up when they had played elghteen holes today in their 36 hole match for the national Women’s golf championship. Better shots from soggy lies in the fairwgys. gave the veteran former golf champion the command: ing lead over the former tennis champion. Miss Browne frequently. out drove “Mrs. Yiurd twenty © to thirty. yardsand equalled her jin putting but ‘could : roe ond and third shots as’ well. Mra. J}iurd had $1 for the round, while 91 would be generous ‘to Mink Browne, who picked up “at “tive holes. LA FAYETTE EXERCISES ARE HELD HALTIMORDE, Sept. 6.—President Molidge and party arrived at Mount Vernon place here where the La- Fayette day exercises were held after Usurely trip by motor from Wash- ington. Mr. Coolidge left the platform at the base of George Washington's monument and walked to the La- Fayette statue as it was unveiled. He stood at salute for a minute With his military and naval aides, €olonel C, O. Sherill and Captain Adolphus Andrews, at his side. Af- ter placing a wreath on the,monu- ment, the president returned again te the platform. M. ete de. Laboulaye, charge dAffaires of the French embassy, represented that country. sarcaaied dian a Japanese do not care for dogs and cats as pets in the house. Their favorite is a singing insect, which is kept in a cage which hangs from the eaves of the house. the public estimation, Speaking at the unveiling of a statue of LaFayette, the president characterized the great Frenchman as ‘a true gon of the world free- dom,” and asserted that “this oc- casion is dedicated to freedom.” ‘The question is he. declared, “whether. America will allow itself to be degraded into a communistic and socialistic state or whether it will remain American.’Those who want to continue to enjoy the high estate of American citizenship will resist all attempts to encroach upon their liberties by encroaching upon power of the courts.” While devoting his address pri- marily to a defenre of the United States supreme court, the president also drew a lesson from the French leader who “joined us in fighting | for ‘tlie maintenance’ and extension a policy “Of service in foreign’ rela- cf our institutions,” .and proposed di 5 i E dec thie. abousn ons. ment of wer hatreds ‘and assistance In “the “rertoration of the German people, now shorn of militarism,’ Referring to the supreme™ court, Mr, Coolidge said if its ‘authority ‘shculd be broken down and its powers lodged with’ the ° congress, every minority body that may be weak in resources or, unpopular in also nearly every race and religious bellef would find themselves practically without protection."” “The time for Americans to range themselves firmly, squarely and un- compromisingly behind American ideals {s now,”, he asserted “the great body of our peop'e haye an abiding faith in their own coun- try. The time has como when they shou'd supplement that faith with action. In this contest there is but one place for a real American to stand.” The president mentioned no names in connection with the attack he des- cribed against the supreme court. He characterized it as an assault upon the constitution with its pur- pone the confiscation of property and the destruction of liberty. In his discussion of foreign af- fairs, Mr. Coolidge said “to be in- dependent to my mind, does not mean to be isolated. There is no reat independence save only as we se- cure it through the law of service. While avoiding entanglements he (Continued on Page Four) DEFENSE DAY IN CASPER TO SEE REAT PARADE lete plans for the observance of National Defense} EP dir att gfe Sept, 12, were made last night at a meeting of the committee in charge of the affair. — The locai merchants will be asked to close their stores from 10 to 12a. m. that morning in order that business may not interfere with the observance. on the merchants and inform them of the decision and Mayor 8. K. Loy, chairman of the local commit- tee, will also issue a proclamation King for the two hour cessation of business. The exercises will consist mainly of a parade through the business section of the city and short speak- ing exercises at the city park. Gen- eral Burke Sinclair will make the opening remarks, explaining the na- turg of the occasion and a speaker be obtained from out of town to make the main address. W. B. Cobb, marshal of the day, is making plans so that all lodge, patriotic and civic organizations art in the parade. ip: being arranged for, b: chairman of the music ay take 1 music ack Leary, mmittee. The committee Wednesday, will meet again 0. 10 at 7: motors will Tegel A committee will call SHANGHAI BY DEFENDERS OF CITY IN ALL NIGHT FIGHTING SHANGHAI, Sept. 6.—(By The Associated Press) .— The invading northern forces of Chi Shieh-Yuan were re- pulsed on two fronts—at Hwangtu, 15 miles west of here, and at Liuho, 30 miles northwest of here—after an all night battle with the Lu Yung-Hsiang forces defending Shanghai, according to announcement this morning from Chekiang fe a ei ind rember thd headquarters. After -repulsing the - attacking northern forces at Hwangtu, Gen- eral Chang Tse-Ping, leading the forces defending Shanghai,, led a successful counter attat! forcing the opposition troops back. to within two miles of Anting, a town 20 miles west of here on the line of the Shanghal-Nanking railway. In the Hwangtu section the de- fending forces claimed an adyance of six miles was made along the railway Mne, besides the capture of two companies of the Kiangsu sixth diviston and four high officers. Hand to hand fighting character- ized the night battle which was car- ried on in the Liuho streets and re- sulted. in driving out the northern trogps, according to a communique issued by the victorious Chekiang army. The Chekiang announcement added that no ‘opposition troops were to be seen today between Liuho and Katinghsien, the latter point being nearer to’ Shanghai. A: bridge on the Shanghai-Hang- how railway lne,near the Lung- Wha ‘arsenal, Chekiang headquar- ers, was blown up myste: m.! throw; we tthe fronts hela by the defensive forces. Raflroaders crews, were working feverishly today to) restore the de- royd briige. P Lue Yumg-Hsiang announced today that as a fesult \of disturbances among Coolie. laborers due to con- scription, Russian refugees now in the Shanghai-district will be given work. The Chekiang military, governor Said: hundreds of Russians were seeking to enlist, but this request was refused and they will be used as laborers only. PADDOCK TIES WORLD RECORD WEST ORANGE, N. J., Sept. 6.— Charles Paddock, Los Angeles athletic club, tied the world’s record of 9 3-5 seconds for the 100-yard dash in--winning that event at the senior championships of the national A. A. U, today. Lorert Murchison led for 70 <yards, pressed by Alfred La- Coney, but Paddock won in the final spurt. DAVIS SPEAKS TONIGHT FOR RADIO FANS Radio fans and democratic party Supporters will have an opportunity to hear John W./Davis, presidential nominee, on the radio tonight at the new Watson Radio and Electrical shop at 218 South Center street. ‘The Watson shop cordially invites any person who wishes to be present to-enjoy Mr. Davis’ talk: The program starts at 7 o'clock Casper’ time, and the store is one of the foremost radio shops in the Rocky Mountain region. ring: the night, cutting uff icom-| Man Held on Fraud Charge CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 6.—A warrant charging Josiah Kirby, founder and former president of the Cleveland Discount company, with fraudulent use of the mails, was is- sued today by United States District Attorney A. E, Bernstein. A cert! fied copy was sent immediately to Los Angeles; where Kirby is believed to be residing. — Sermon on Schools Bythe Rev. Wilson The Rev. Charles A. Wilson of the First Presbyterian church will speak tomorrow morning's services on of. the | Public t ie ‘Re-opening hools"! and ‘has a me. of par- eee ne st to" parents, tony ‘Miss Edna ‘Mae Healey ti the #01 ist for the “services. zi a BERLIN DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR LATE WAR Proclamation Issued by Chancellor Marx in | Argument. GENEVA, Sept. §.—Prime Minis- ter Macdonald, of Great Britain Premier Herriot, of France and Pre- mier Theunts of Belgium today re- ceived letter from Chancellor Marx of Germany, declaring he felt obliged to publish immediately the proclamation of Germany refusing all responsibility for having caused the world. war. Chancellor Marx added that pub- eation of the proclamation which retracts Germany's admission of war guilt, was defericd to avoid hindering the negotiations at the re- cent international conference in Lon- don but that it would lead to a change in the policy of Germany re- garding the agreements signed in London, As soon as he had received the letter, Premier Herriot made known to the German government) that the letter had matle a bad impression up- en’ him and indicated the probable unfortunate: aomaaauences the pub Heatio’ oul ive in _conpeetion with the attitude of the French ‘gov. ernment. 4 iG The circulation of The Tribune is greater than any other Wyoming newspaper. The Caz Crihune Newstands, § ce: On Streets er Delivered by Carrier 75 cents a month D AT BOSTON MISS MABEL DAVIS CROWNED PRINCESS OF CARBON COUNTY FOR STATE BEAUTY CONTEST & MISS MABEL L. DAVIS OF RAWLINS RAWLINS, Wyo., Sept. 6.—(Special to The ‘Tribune)—Carbor county's candidate for the crown of Princess Petrolia who-will be named at the Canper. Maihune's Wyoming Princess Petrolla.ball in Casper on September 9, is Miss Mabel L. Davis of Rawlins, »- Miss Davis who is 21 yéars old, 1s employed in a pharmacy, imbition is-to be an instructor in physical’ education. Her WARRANT ISSUED FOR FIRFO Showers Are Forecast for Coming Week WASHINGTON, Sept. 6. Weather outlook for the week be- ginning Monday: Upper Mississippi and lower Missourl valleys; scattered show- ers near middle and at. end, cool first ‘part and near or slightly above normal temperature there- after. Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions, scattered ehow- ers during the firgt part and again latter haif; temperature near or above normal. - Southern Rocky mountain and plateau region; generally fair, temperature near normal. Mountain View Church Services Services will be held at 2:30 to- morrow afternoon at the new Com- munity church building at Mountain View on the Yellowstone. highway with the Rev. C. T.-Hodsdon of the North Side Presbyterian church in charge. Miss’ Edna Mae Healey, soloist of the ‘First Presbyterian church, ac- companied by Mrs, Edna Thomas, will provide a spectal program of music. Fiction Has Rival In Tale of World Flight The story of the historic and rec: ord-breaking flight of army aviators who reached the North Atlantic coast of the United States late yes- terday after circling the globe, com- pares with the most gripping adven: ture tales of fiction. Like the plo. neers of expedition blazing a new trial, these intrepid airmen, the first to fly around the world, of nec- essity had to be men of courage and with nerves of steel. Notwithstand- ing the carefully laid plans for the trip there were certain hardships which could not be ayolded—those that must necessarily accompany an undertaking of such maguitude, com- any pelling as it did flights in all kinds of climate ranging from the frigid Arctic weather of the North Pacific late in March to the near tropical conditions encountered in the Irar ner of weather contended with, th parently haying no sympathy the laudable ambition of these: men to be the first to fly around the world. Treacherous gales, violent tains and blinding blizzards were encountered in the Alaskan regions before the flyers hopped off the North American continent for the tirst attempt of airplanes to wing had to be their way across the Pacific. Fog was a dangerons factor and when the aviators reached down into. the Torrid Zone in the Far Hast they encountered tropical winds’ and rainy and in India ran into a sand storm: What misfortune or {llluck there was in the .ndventu tach itaelf to the commander flag plane of the squadron. Major Fred L, Martin, who was flight commander at the start, had a series of mishaps along the North Pacific coast of the North American con |Opponent of tinent culminating in his flag play (Continued on Page Two.) Wills In Coming Battle Is Charged With Violation of the U.S. Immigration Laws WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—A warrant for the arrest of Luis Angel Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, ‘was issued today by Acting Secretary White of the labor department. ¢ The action was taken under the immigration law and will result in Firpo’s appearance before a board of his deportation. for a hearing on the question The warrant charged Firpo with having brought or attempted to bring Blanca Picart, an Argentine manicurist into the United States for immoral purposes, and for hay- ing gained entrance under false and misleading statements, Bond for Firpo will be set $1,000, immigration officials said, ‘That is the usual bond in such im- migration cases. at NEW YORK, Sept. 6.—Hyman SUMMARY OF NIGHT NEWS BERLIN—Inter-allied control com. mission and German military auth orities agreed that control of Ger man armaments would begin Mon day and the government issued a communique appealing to the people to avold any obstruction of commis sion's work or hostile action. NEW YORK—Lieutenant Antonio Locatelli, announced he had called off the proposed flight to the*north pole with Captain Roald Amundsen, Scandinavian’ explorer, he declared, because ‘hia recent experience taught him there s a better chance of reach: ing the north pole with dirigible than with airplane. SALT LAKE GITY—Otto Meek, reputed wealthy ranch, owner Baker. Nevada,+ reported to polic that negotiable securities, which t co value of $3,000 n stolen from his autom while it was parked or he main HERRIN, Ills.—Williamson_ coun- ty became the temporary abode of the dove of peace when three of the principal men figuring in the shoot- | ing affray last Seturday in which six men were killed, Jeft the county. of inquiry Bushel, attorney for Luls Angel Fir- bo, upon learning that a warrant had been issued for the fighter’s arrest, said that he and his client would go to the Ellis Island) immi Sration station this afternaan, NEW YORK, Sept. 6.—Luis Angel Firpo, Argentine hea isht was sed in $1,000 bail for a ‘hearing September 15, four days after, his scheduled meeting with Harry Wills, after a warrant had been served on hirh today by immigration commis: sioner Curran. The pugilist was arrested on’ two charges. The first accusing him of bringing a woman into the country for immoral purposes in 1923. and the second charges that he made false and misleading statements be- ore the special board of inquiry which investigated his entry into the country last July. Man Judged Insane Upon Own Petition LOS ANGELE! dore Marks, who several d: signed an insanity complaint against himself, for the “purpose, he ex- plained to authorities, of proving his entire sanity and thus circum- venting the machinations of, enemies bent on “railroading him" to an asylum, was given a jury trial here. At the close of proceedings yester- day, the jury deliberated briefly and adjudged him insane. Agricultural Year Book Out The new 1923 Agricultural Book is ready for distribution, according to word rece Congressman Charles E Bach year the ‘demand for these books has exceeded the supply. Congressman Winter will be pleased to have a copy forwarded without any charge to those who will com- municate with him at 202 Oil Ex- Year \change building, Casper, Wyo. News On Every Page im the Big Sunday Tribune The Princess Petrolia ball Yes all the alluring details will une, The Tribune. some newspapers, than oil. as usual, will be news from no muddle of stale scandal talk and “g ither will ther of 10,000 barrel oil wells that in r id Wyoming's beauty contest? e found in the Sunday Trib cover to cover-— upevine” featured by be any sensational stories ulity are flowing more water With the beauty contest as its feature, the Tribune will be cramed with local, state nd national news—world events coy- ered by the United Press, the most expensive service used by any newspaper in Wyoming. David Lawrence; J.C. Roy “Fair Play Fos spective fields of politics, n une every day. t but not ner and the comies, including to Australia. And if you a Tribune's re looking for advertising columns. rkets and st the: Chester Gump's wonderful trip le, Robert Small, Walter Canfp, r, leading writers in their re ports are in the ‘I is comedy by Ring Lard a good tip on economy, read tly livery Publication Osfices: e Bldg, 216 EB. Sec SHORT HOP. UNEVENTFUL IN REACHING. GOAL MISSED FRIDAY Escort Meets Fliers This Afternoon in Com- pleting Trip to Harbor From Maine. BOSTON AIRPORT, Sept. 6.—The American round the world fliers alighted safely here today at 2:09, 2:091 and 2:10 p. m., eastern day light time, after a 125 mile jump from Mere Point, Maine, The planes alighted in the follow- ing order: Lieut." Lowell HH. Amith's leading ‘ond, Lieut. -1 th Wade and third Lieut. Erik elson, in the Chicago, Boston II, and New Or craft As they taxied to their moorings at the buoys off the official barge, anti-aircraft guns fired by battery A, ninth regiment, coast artillery corps, boomed the national salute of 21 guns, usually accorded only to Presidents of the United States, and rulers of foreign countries, MOTHERS FIRST TO SEND GREETINGS. MERE POINT, Me., Sept. 6—(By The Associated Press)—The first written greetings received by the World fliers at this place, where they stepped on home soll after an ab- Seneé of five month, were from tho mothers of Lieutenants Lowell H. Smith and John Harding. The. message of thankfulness for thir safe arrival was given the offi- cers here by The Associated Press, to which the’mothers of the army aviators had entrusted it for deliy- ry. The greeting sent by wire from San Francisco where it was signed by Mrs. Maude Smith and Mrs. Rob- ert A. Chase Harding, follows: “We two. of the happiest mothers in all the world today, bow our heads in reverence tq the Supreme Pilot, who has guided our precious boys and their comrades to safety thus far. Our hearts overfolw with joy and gratitude y God still bless you until we can take you in ou arms. Because we loye you, we love you, we love you. “Your devoted mothers.” GASOLINE SHORTAGE DELAYS START TODAY. MERE POINT, Me., Sept. 6.—T: start of the world fliers from here to Boston was delayed this morning by discovery that their gasoline sup- ply was short of the amount that Lieutenant Smith felt necessary to supply the necessary margin of safety. An order for immediate 4 of 75 gallons was sent to Brunswick, seve miles away. Word was rocelyed that tho ugir est oint from which the gasoline could be obtaty was Bath, and at it would take an hour to bring here. The planes of General Patrick, commander of the alr service and ten others, flew over the moorings of the fliers at 1 daylight time, heading out to sea after swingi over the flands. General Patrick swung around in circles in greeting Davis Arrives Omaha Today OMAHA, ted + 6—4By The John W. Davi me here from Chicago 1 argue his to the people west of the Mississippi. His first address, in which he will deal with the agri cultural problem, will, be delivered here tonight at the auditorium in the presence of his running mate, Governor Charles W. Bryan, and other party leaders, in a series of over night addresses on his trip through Illinois and Mr. Davis” made laration for religious assailed the LaFollette proposal that congress and the state logislatures be given the power through a constitutional amendment to override supreme court decisions on legislative enactments. ——__»__ Before Miss beth Gray died at Edinburgh, she could claim she had seen 108 birthdays; that she had tended her father's funeral a cen- tury before, and th of her brothers had died 128 years earlier Up to the last week of her life abe was abla the most delicate needlework without spectacles, t one do