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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
BALT|CSTATES
PEACE CONGRESS
WILL MEET REDS
Dele 9 ates Assembling
at Dorpat; Sessions
Open Thursday.

Dorpat. Dec. 2.-(Ry the Associated
Press. Representatives Of the Baltic
states are assembling here for the peace
conference with the Russian holsheviki
which is expected to begin Thursday
December 4
A recent bolshevik wireless message
said the soviet government would meet
m Esthonian delegation for peace con
ference Dec. 2. The other Baltic states
were not mentioned in the soviet report
but the indications from other sources
we're said that they probably would take
part III the conference.
Poland. Finland, White Russia and the
Ukraine will be represented unoffically
rs they were at the previous Baltic con
ference.
The peace conference is expected to last
a month or more.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
HUNGER STRIKERS
YIELD: HOT DINNER
BREAKS THEIR WILL
Eighteen Left of Original |. w
W. in Tacoma Jail Rebellion
Eat RavenOusly.

Tacoma Dee. a-The alleged /. w.
W. who have conducted hunger strike
in the city Jail since last Wednesday
noon, have declared the strike off and
ate ravenously of their noon meal
The meal Ut hot meat. potatoes, coffee.
bread, and bean soup. was eaten to the
last crumb by the Is of the original -
hunger strikes that remained in the
"Wobhly' cell,
second mau was sent to the city
hospital for treatment. Monday and
Monday evening two men asked to be
arrigned to another cell, where they par
took of food. The Is reAainlnx refused
To eat breakfast,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
FATHER COT IDEA
He SLEW DAUGHTER;
JURY ACQU|TS HIM
Testimony Was Girl Had Com
mitted Suicide as Result of
Love Affair.

Tacoma, Dec Word has reached
here of the acquittal in Hickory county,
Mo. of Robert Hicks, age Is, who con
fessed in Centraia, recently. to the mur-
der Of his daughter quarter OF cen
fury ago.
The aged man. following his statement
that he killed his daughter after her re-
cital of clandestinc love affair. was
taken to Missouri for trial.
1t is learned that testimony was intro
duced at the hearing in Missouri which
proved the girl had committed suicide
and the jury SO held
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
Democrats Launch Boom
for Third Term; Lowden
and PoindeXter Routed
MP Convention Indorses Governor Frazier Of
North Dakota for White House; Full Tickets
for Congress and State Picked.

democrats. Both conventions then took
ln the work of nominating congressional
and state tickets.
The only other presidential possibility
mentioned at the democratic convention
was William q. McAdoo. After Presi-
dent Wilson was inlorsed, delegate
moved that the convention indorse Me-
Adoo in the event that President Wilson
decided not to be a candidate. The
motion was ruled out Of order.
Democratic Ticket
The democrats nominated the follow
ing federal and state ticket:
Congress district. Ralph II.
Johnson. Sioux Falls; second district, /.
W. Bicknell, Webster: third district,
Harry T.. Candy. Rapid City
Governor. ". w Howes, Wolsey: lieu
tenant governor, Claude Harris, Sioux
Falls; secretary Of state. ]. ]. Boo, Pres
So: attorney general, Judge Peter Ward,
Hot Springs: state auditor, A. W. Clos
son. Aberdeen: state treasurer, Frank
+. Duba. Bellefourche; school and land
commissioner. A. w. Phelps. Faulkner;
superintendent Of public instruction,
Mrs. Alice A. Tollefson. Fix Point
N. P. Congressional Ticket.
The NonPartisan league nominated
the following for congressman: first dis
trict, Martin Hotter. Canton: second dis
trict. Frank Whalen. Aberdeen; third
district, O. T.. Farnham, BeIlefourche.
The republican congressional ticket
was nominated as follows:
First district, Representative Charles
Christopherson, Sioux Falls; second
district. Representative Royal G. John
son. Aberdeen, third district, William
Williamson. Oacoma.
Both for League.
All of the fireworks were touched off
at the republican convention. The demo
Gratis spent most If the afternoon dis
cussing their platform and particularly
the labor p!anks. The republicans adopt
Cd their platform III the forenoon session.
The principal plank of the democratic
platform was permanent peace under the
league Of nations. The paramount issue
Of the republican resolution was Amcri-
canism. Both parties indorsed the
league Of nations. The democrats I'M
reservedly indorsed President Wilson
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oVERkMENT TO STAND
PAT WEEK ON STRIKE

Washington, Dee. - Government
agencies arc awaiting developments In
the coal strika situation tii5sl.h as.tiea
was taken IN widely separated communi-
ties TO make effective coal rationing
ordered by the fuel administration. S5
lar as reports We're available prodtic-
ton IN the bituminaus fields drhnDed
Monday and Tuesday to a little below
the daily totals Of the previous week.
but this was expected. Operators and
others watching results were told that
the government intended to stand pat for
the rest Of the week. taking no other
steps than those outlined by The ra-
tloning order until it was fully deter
mined whether public demand would
induce mine workers to resume work
In carrying ont Fuel Administrator
Garfields program for the maximum
use 0f local discretion IN rationing coal
10 meet emergencies and constantly
changing conditions. the ST Louis re-
gional coal committee ordered late
opening and early closing for retail
stores
In New York the tidcwater coal ex-
change ordered the cessation Of bunker
coal supply for foreign vessels
Elsewhere municipal authorities took
similar steps 10 conserve the dcmiuish-
ing coal supply.
In congress the situation was given
general attention, Senator Johnson,
democrat, South Dakota. introduced Il
resolution calling upon the secretary Of
the treasury TO report the actual profits
made by operators between 1916 and
1919. subject much mootcd since the
fuel administration proposed n mine
wage increase of II per cent without
allowing any increase in the price of
coal. Its immediate consideration was
opposed by Senator Smoot. republican,
Utah. who suggested that it 60 over for
a day or two. as he believes concurrent
action by the house would be necessary
~ iu.tifH nllhIicatian Of The fignr.s
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
Admiral Milo to Be
Tried by High Court
for Joining D'Annunzio

Rome. Dec 2-Fhe council Of
ministers has had under consideration
the question Of the status OF. Admiral
Milo, commander of the Italian forces
in Dalmatia, who accepted at the hands
Of Gabrielle DAnnunzio.s appointment
as governor of Italian Dalmatia"
which he later resigned.
1t is stated that the admiral will be
tried before the high court.
Dispatches from lara, Admiral Mil
los headquarters declare the popuia
ton Of the city desires to erect
monument in honor of the admiral.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
WALKOUT SUSPENDS
ANACONDA STANDARD

fishers Of the Standard to submit all
questions in controversy to arbitration
as provided by the rules Of the inter
national union. This offer was not ac-
cepted and the printers. without further
warning, walked out.
The statement then recites the de-
mand made October Il, 1919. in antici-
patton Of the expiration of their cor
tract December ], 1919. by the printers
Of an increase il wages from $67J a
day to 50 day and decrease in work
ing hours from seven and one half to
seven. 1t was in reply to this demand
the statement says. that arbitration was
proposed and rejected.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
|. w. w. Pledged
as Link in World
Revolutionaries

Oakland, Cal, Dec. 2.-Resolu-
tions pIedgng the 1. w. W. to estab-
Ish fraternal relations with revolu-
tionary groups throughout the world.
said to have been adopted by the
general executive board of the or
ganlzaton at meeting held in Chi
fence in supreme court here.
The resolutions, which designated
the |. w. w. as the American unit
Of the workers red international, =
were read into the states testimony,
at the criminal syndicaiism trial Of
James McHugo, local /. W. W. secre-
tary.
This testimony had never before
been made public, the prosecution as
serted.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03

Pierre, $. D., Dec. 2.-Major General
Leonard Wood was indorsed tor presi-
dent Of the United States, tonight, by
the republican state convention. after 9
spirited struggle in which Governor
Frank o. Lowden, Of Illinois, came out
second best While the republicans were
meeting in one legislative chamber at the
state capital. the democratic state con-
vention i'll the opposite chamber ndorsed
President Wilson for a third term Dy
unanimous vote.
Under the Richards state primary law,
the county delegations cast their vote on
the basis of their voting strength at the
last state election and a majority was
necessary to indorse or nominate Wood
received oS.599 votes from the republi-
can majority and Lowden got 15.422-
The necessary majority was a3,31S.
0. X. on Marshall and Coolidge.
The republican convention was turned
into 4 turbulent session when one fac
ton halted roll call Oh presidential in
dorsement and urged that the county
delegations withhold their vote on that
question. After this move was defeated
the supporters Of this plan, who We're
classed as anti Wood delegates. swung
their strength to Lowden.
Inc repuDllcanS lnen quickly fldtFsea
Governor Calvin Coolidge. Of Massachu-
etts, for the vice presidential nomina-
ton. Coolidge received 4 heavy major
ity. A few scattering votes were cast
for Theodore Roosevelt Senator Hiram
Johnson, and Henry Allen. Of Kansas.
The democrats indorsed Vice President
Marshall for third term.
Governor Lynn J. Frazier. If North
Dakota, was indorsed bY the Non Parti-
san league convention. tonight. as can
didate for president. Senator Robert
Nj LaEollette was suggested AZ candi-
date for vice president. but the conven-
ton decided to take no action Oh vice
president. Tom Ayers, Of Perkins coun-
ty, was nominated for United States sen
ator and Mark T. Bates, Of Leads. was
nominated for governor.
Norbeck and Johnson for Senate.
Governor Peter Nnrbcek was nominat-
ed for United States senator by the re-
publicans to oppose Senator Edward =.
Johnson, who was renominated by the
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03

Anaconda. Dee. In a much cur
tailed number Of the Anaconda Standard
Wednesday, it will announce temper
AIRY cessation Of its issue.
The Standards statement says that,
owing to d walkout Of all but three
printers employed in the Standard com
posing room, in violation of their con
tract and in disregard Of the instruc-
tions of the district representative of
the international Typographical union,
the Standard is obliged to suspend pub
LEGATION.
The statement sets forth that the
walkout followed an offer by the pub
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03

and his administration and the league OF
nations covenant without amandment
or reservations. The republicans con-
demned the administration, but indorsed
the covenant without amendment, but
with reservations which will tend to
safeguard the integrity of the nation and
preserve the Monroe doctrine.
Woman Swings Convention.
The session of the republican conven-
tion was featured with an address deliv-
cred by Mrs Ruth B. Whipple, of Pierre
who won the distinction of being the first
woman voter in the state to win over q
convention majority. In the forenoon
the convention rejected a convention
plank which provided that male and fe-
male inmates at the state industrial
school at Yankton be suggregated. Re
consideration Of this action was asked
for this afternoon. A roll call was start
ed. The first delegates called again vot-
ed to reject
Mrs. Whpple, who was one of the
convention secretaries, obtained permls-
sion to speak in behalf Of the plank
She pointed out that this was the first
plank ever presented by women voters
Of the state. declared that segregation
would not mean important extra ex.
peHSE anu Thai ~ N6hid 1thd - t"At
guard the morals of the women Ii
general.
The convention then adopted the
plank by an unanimous vote.
Take UP Presidency.
Another plank. also indorsed by the
women, which approved the construc-
ton Of state reformatory for conYicts
between Is and - years old, was ad-
opted. The plank had been rejected in
the forenoon.
With these preEminaries disposed OF,
the battle for the presidential nomlna-
tion was on. The opening nomination
speech for Wood was made by Peter
Dougherty, Of Webster 4 score 81
seconding addresses followed. j, X. Cash.
of Bonesteel nominated Lowden and
the Illinois governor also was lauded
BY many seconding speakers.
Never Mentioned Poindexter.
Woods supporters reviewed his re-
cord in the army and dwelt particularly
upon his activities since the armlstiee,
in directing movements 10 protect large
sections Of the country from con-
sequences arising from industrial unrest.
The Iowdea delegates dWelt chiefly up
On declarations that LoWden was an
executive of broader capacities than
Wood. Speakers for each faction. how
ever, took laaug occasions 20 declare
5Aat both ~ tJilates We're STERLING
candidates for the presidential office
Although United States Senator Miles
If Washington, an ayowea
for president, was ii the city,
his name was not mentioned on he
floor OF the convention. Poindexter's =
leutenants claimed that he would be
an independent candidate for party in
dorsement at the state primaries IN
March. The candidacy Of Hiram John
son was indirectly referred 10 by n
delegate but Johnson's name was not
placed before the convention, After the
republicans nominated Governor Nor
beck for the +. $. senate. the eonyen-
ton took recess until $50 p M.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
POSSE.M BATTLE
TAKES FUGITIVE
AFTER ESCAPING
BY WINDOW LEAP
Flight Trailed Through Blizzard to Laramie Peak
Where Bold Robber Was Surrounded in Cabin;
Sheriff Puts Bullet Into Desperate; Nearly Froz
en- Prisoner Says He's Glad Chase Is Over

Douglas Wyo Dec 2-Wllam Carlisle train bandit again is
prisoner under guard the Douglas hospital where he suf
ferng from bullet hole his right lung He shot down
Sheriff s. Roach of Wheaand this afternoon after he had
cabin of Frank Williams Is miles south
west of here
Leaps Through Window.
Casles trail through heavy in the Laramie Peak
country followed from early Sunday morning by posses
The train bandit escaped from the earlier today
jumping window of the widow Bays ranch home the
members entered He captured $50 o'clock this
afternoon.
Carlisle Union Pacific detectives headed
of Cheyenne and Sheriff Roach Wheatand
Irwin who aided in the of the bandit in April 1916
after he had held Union Pacific train No q Hanna
Trapped in Kitchen
hard for the follow the fresh trail
the widest of the Laramie Peak country
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
Two Killed in General
Strike in Milan; Other
Italian Cities Idle

Rome Dec "a general strike has
been declared in Rome, Milan and
Florence. where there is a complete
cessation Of work
There was no disorder. except in
Milan, where two persons were killed
and many were wounded.
There were radical and royalist
demonstrations.
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Sheriff Roach ana W. j. A(allemenf. (.
special agent Of the Union Pacific Ut
Cheyenne. lay down in the snow at
Williams back door while the others
surrounded the place. Soon Williams
came out He informed the posse that
Carlisle was inside and the sheriff
entered,
Carlisle ran from the kitchen III which
lie had been sitting 70 the trout room.
lie shpd an automatic pistol, apparently
prepared 70 give battle. when the
sheriff entered and fired the shot which
ended the bandits career for the time
being
Carlisle said he intended to come to
Douglas Wednesday, to replenish his
food supply.
4 am glad the chase has ended" he
said.
Hadn't Been Out Country.
Carlisle had been in the Laramie
peak country since his escape after
near Medicine Bow. November Is. Let
ters and kilograms purportiug to have
been from the bandit in Denver and
other parts Of the country were frauds
He made 10 attempt To conceal his
identity
II was Carlisles frankness in admit
ting his identity that caused his undoing
Saturday night Sheriff Roach receiv-
ed word that Carlisle was in the
Laramie peak country He notified
John e. Gay. chief special agent Of the
Union Pacific who was in Cheyenne.
and 4 posse was sent Saturday night
from Cheyenne hy special train.
Through Blizzard on Chase.
In the meantime. Sheriff Roach had
organized another posse and took a train
10 Dwyer There the posse obtained
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
j. w. Alexander Gets
Commerce Portfolio
Vacated by RedfieId

Washington, Dec. 2.--joshua Viii
lis Alexander, of Gallatin. Missouri.
representative in congress, has been
selected by President Wilson TO be
secretary of commerce, succeeding
William C. RedfieId
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
Economy Is Watchword,
Another Court Shuts
Off Liquor Sales

New Orleans, Dee. Judge II. w
walker IN the United States circuit
court Of appeal has granted an order
f,r superseieas sought by the United
States district attorney, putting stop
of liquor sales here under the injune-
ton granted last Wednesday by DiStries
Jssye Foster.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
MICHIGAN MESS
ON SENATE LIST
Of US. SCANDALS
Election Debauchery to
Be Investigated, With
Trade Commission.
House Prepares to Take
Up Five Billions Of
Appropriations.

Washington, Dee. 2.-Congress got into
full swing today with receipt Of Pres-
dent Wilson'S annual message and inau-
guration of.actual legislation in both SEN
ate and house.
The message was read separately TO
each body, with floors and galleries
crowded. When it was concluded both
senate and house began on the months
of work ahead.
The senate took M the Cummins rail-
road BILL hoping for its passage before
the Christmas holidays. House leaders
arranged for immediate attack on the
annual appropriation bills, carrying al
most five billions, as submitted by the
departments.
Edge Bill Goes to Wilson.
The house adopted during the day the
conference report on the Edge bill, auth
orlzing foreign trade financing corpora
tions. and the measure now goes to tho
president for approval.
In the senate no formal move toward
final disposition OF the German peace
treaty was made and the presidents mes
sage made brief reference 10 it. with
view to special message later.
Special Messages Coming.
Congress also will receive special
message On the railroads,
L ne ufHIinS Rlti was before the SEN
ATE most of the day with Senator Cum
Minis explaining its provisions and an
swering scores of questions It viii have
right Of way.
The senate may act Wednesday on tho
resolutions authorizing investigation of
the Ford-Newherry election contest from
Michigan and of charges by Senator Wat
son, republican. that the federal trade
commission was engaged in socialistic
propaganda. Adoption of both was pre-
dicted. An effort TO broaden the federal
trade commission inquiry TO include in
yestigation of many general activities
was expected.
Economy Is Watchword
Republican house members. in confer
ence, considered the legislative program.
but without final decision. Representa-
tive Mondell, republican leader, said APP
preparations must be held down a.
much as possible, and conferences with
the legislative steering committee for fur
ther discussion of more definite pro.
gram for the supply bills will be held
later
The pensions bill will be first to reach
the house.
None Of the big appropriation measures
Is expected to be disposed ot before
Christmas.
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Government Decides In
junction In Coal Walk
out Has Been violated
by Men Remaining Out.
Judge Anderson, Who Is
sued Stay, Thinks Min
ers and Operators Are
in Cahoots to Gouge.

indianapolis, Dec. 2.-Conyinc-
ed that efforts to bring about q
resumption of operation of coal
mines through efforts of a Ia
per cent wage advance TO min
ers have failed and that the in
junction issued by United States
Judge Anderson, against the
strike. has been violated, the
government has concluded to in
stitute contempt proceedings at
cnce. ii was indicated tonight.
Federal agents will make no
statement as to when court ac-
tion might be expected, but in
well informed circles, it was said
arrests might be made within
hours.
Judge Vents Sarcasm.
Mine operators and mine workers ap-
pear to be in 'cahoots to bleed the public
in the opinion Of Judge A. II. Anderson,
Of the United States district federal
court. Judge Anderson, who issued the
injunction resembling Of the strike order,
expressed himself so in the course Of
examination Of Alonza Newcomb, a
miner.
Newcomb was before the court on a
charge Of illegal sale Of liquor Judge
Anderson was trying To obtain informa
ton as To the miners attitude toward
the United Mine Workers of America.
Doesn't it seem that ron are all in
conspiracy to milk the public:" Judge
Anderson asked.
Operators Milk Miners.
Newcomb said the mine workers are
! paid only S4 cents for the coal they
mine. while they have to pay the opera
tors 500 ton for that coal on top
Of the mine and. besides, have to haul it
themselves.
Ought not All Of you to come down
all aroundt" Judge Anderson asked and
Newcomb said:
Il guess you are right.
Isn't it true that you say the mine
operators get so much that YOU want
part Of their profits:" persisted the
judge.
Ncwcomb said this also seemed to be
the case. whercupon Judge Anderson re-
marked that il appeared as though both
factions in the coal trouble were in Ca
boots to bleed the public"
Makes SIS to $40 a Day.
Newcomh said he averaged about So
day as coal digger and had made as
much as SO a day.
When asked why he did not return to
work, inasmuch as the mines were open
and the government would afford pro-
lection, Newcomb said Your honor. it
would be worth all / have made in my
life. to start back to work. | wouldn't
last long. ! don't expect"
Joe Trunko, a Hungarian coal miner
living in Clinton, Ind, who also was
arragncd before Judge Anderson on a
charge Of violating the Reed amend
ment. said he had not worked for three
weeks because Of the strike. He said he
fContinued on Page TWo)
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HENRY CLAY FRICK DIES

New York, Dee 2.-Hcnry Clay Friclx
died here today. Mr. Frick suffered an
attack Of potamine poisoning early in
November. lie had nearly recovered
from this when complications developed.
lie was 60 years old.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
Earthquake Destroys
z Asia Minor Towns

London, Dec. IA serious earthquake
occurred in western Asia Minor on
Thursday, seven villages in the districts
Of Soma and Ralikesri, Smyrna. being
destroyed. Many persons were killed aud
injured
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-03
BANDIT BILL CARLISLE IS SHOT and CAPTURED
WOOD AND WILSON SOUTH DAKOTA CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT

and his administration and the league of
nations covenant without amandment
or reservations. The republicans CON
demned the administration, but indorsed
the covenant without amendment, but
with reservations which will tend to
safeguard the integrity of the nation and
preserve the Monroe doctrine"