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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
DEVEL0 0PMENTS
in BANK CASE
AT STANDSTlLL
Supreme Court Refuses to
Let LANCER Hold Evi-
dence Against Bankers.
MODIFICATION OF
WRIT WAS ASKED
Attorney General to Return
To Lofthus All Records
He Seized.

Fargo, N. D., Oct. 9.-Halted by Of
fetal action in Bismarck, the investi-
cation movements instituted by Attor-
ney General William LANCER against
the Scandinavian Am erican bank of
Fargo, and incidentally against the
states banking nerve center, the Bank
Of North Dakota, it was generally be-
lieved today that further develop
ments of Importance would be de-
layed until the first of the week.
LANCER has said that he deems it
advisable to not make public at pres
ent any further correspondence or
data regarding alleged financial meth
DDS of the Nonpartsan league which
he said he obtained from the files of
the Scandinavian American bank: =,
The Scandinavian-Ameri bank
was still closed this forenoon and
the investigation of State Bank Ex-
aminer o. e. Lofthus was continued.
Lofthus did not issue an additional
statement this morning to supplement
his announcement of last night to
depositors that there is absolutely no
possibility of their losing a single
penny"
aminer came after local reports had
been circulated that serious run
might develop if the institution were
opened this week.
Attorney General LANCER prepared
today to return to Bank Examiner
Lofthus papers and records he seized
in the bank, and which he yesterday
asked the supreme court to permit
| him to retain as evidence in the prose-
cution of criminal cases growing out
of the banks affairs. The court or
dered the return of such documents
to the custody of the bank examiner.
Bismarck, n. D., Oct. 9.-Thc sI-
preme court late Wednesday after
noon denied Attorney General Ian
gers application for modificatio;
Of its alternative writ Of Tuesday u
the Scandinavian-Amer banL
; matter. The attorney general asked
that the writ enjoining him from
proceeding further in the investigation
Of the affairs of the Fargo bank be
, so modified as to permit his depart.
| ment to retain documents and letters
which he declared essential in the
criminal prosecution of President r
J.. Hagen and Cashier F. r. s]ernaa al
of the bank. charged with making
false exhibits to the s.:ate examiner
and in any other prosecutions whici
| might be undertaken.
AS a result of the courts refusa
to accommodate the attorney gen
eral in the matter, it is understood
that he must Immediately turn owe,
to O. F.. Lofthus. Governor Frazier
state examiner. now in charge of .:.i1s
bank, all evidence upon which the at
torney generals charges against thu
Scandinavian-Ameri bank officials
are based. Hagen and Sherman
waived their preliminary examination
in justice court this week and thu
matter now is pending in the Cas-;
county district court. In Mr.. L!angsr':
application TO the supreme court hi
| made affidavits, that in his opinion i
would be practically impossible t.
convict Hagen and Sherman withou
the, evidence which he asked the cour
to, reserve to him through modifica
| ton Of its writ X
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Three Avi atOrS
In Big Air Race
Have NJ ct Death
CHICAGO MURDER
VICTIM WAS WELL
KNOWN in STATE

Dickinson, N. d., Oct. 9.-E. Fl.
Purcell, famous song writer. mur-
dercd recently at hts home IN
Chicago, was well known in this
section Of the state, and was the
owner of large tracts of land in
Mckenzie county near Grassy
Butte.
Mr.. Purcell and hts wife form
erIy resided at Hibhing. Mime
sofa, and made frequent visits to
this city and community. At one
time, about six years ago. they
gave a recital here and were
guests at the W. II. Everett home.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
5000 Men Return.

Indiana Harbor, IND, Oct. 9.-Five
thousand Of the 5000 men regularly
at the Inland Steel COM
pany plant were reported to be at
work today. Similar conditions are
reported at the Mark Manufacturing
company and the Universal Portland
Cement company.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Rain Interfercs,

Cleveland. Oct. "A drizzling rain.
low visibility and unfavorable weather
reports delayed the start, scheduled
for daylight this morning of four of
the eight army airpianes which land
ed at Glenn L. Martin field here yes
terday afternoon on the fourth leg Of
the great transcontinental air derby
from Mineo)a- n. Y, to San Francisco.
The other four arrivals yesterday
continued Westward
Lieutenant w IL. Rice. in charge Of
the flight here. received wire from
Buffalo at 1880 a. NJ. that nine ma
chimes left Buffalo this morning for
Cleveland and that six others were
held at Buffalo
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Operations Resumed

Youngstown, Ohio. Oct s.-The
Trumbull Steel company of Warren.
independent plant employing 5000
men, has resumed operations IN part,
it was announced today by company
officials. The statement followed an
announcement by employees Of the
! mill after meeting yesterday that an
amicable agreement had been reached
between the company and the men.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
St. Paul Observes
Fire Prevention Day

st. Paul. Oct ga parade OF fire
apparatus was the chief event here
of fire prevention dav. which was OBJ
served ein various fashions generally
throughout the state.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Leave Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. ARMY
airplanes numbers 5S, 6i and 81 left
Buena Vista field on the second lap
of their transcontinental derby at
7:55 O'Clock this morning.
All three machines "hopped off, in
the same order as their arrival yes
terday from San Francisco. Green
River. Wyo., 1877 miles eastward, was
to be the first stop. The others were
expected to depart at intervals dur
ing the day. &
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
STEEL FACTORY
employees RIOT
In PITTSBURGH
Two Men Reported Shot
and Wounded and Others
Are Injured

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. "a. clash
between negro workers and foreign
born strikers at Donora today resulted
in two men being shot and wounded
and a number injured. The crowd
was scattered by the state police with
out serious casualties
The state troopers were assisted by
local police and deputies. According
to the burgess of Donora, there were
about twenty in the attacking party
who lay in wait for workers going to
and from the plant here Of the Amerif
can Steel and Wire company. When
party Of eight or, ten workers.
whites and negroes. came along they
were assailed by all kinds of missiles.
The workers fought back and there
| was some shooting. The clash lasted
but few minutes and it was found
that two men, alleged to have been
! members Of the attacking party, were
| shot in the legs. The men, after their
wounds were dressed. were arrested.
| Washington, Oct. 9.-Governmental
objects in the legal campaign against
the United States steel corporation are
simply those to be secured by break
petitive units, according to attorneys
who are engaged in arguing the case
| before the supreme court. They ex-
pect to continue through the day and
conclude tomorrow.
! c.. B. Ames, assistant to the attor-
ney general conducting the prosecu-
ton, explained yesterday to the court
! that the government now plan for
breaking up the corporation in case
| q ch ho hof ife
existence violates antitrust laws, but
would be prepared to help work out
plan if the court found the neces-
| sity for one.
! Richard V. Lindabury, for the cor
poration, discussed its history. the
j numerous Investigations it has sur
vived and said it was % years before
upon them. 1t never had controlled
he said. more than 81 per cent OF
the countrys steel production and
thus could not have a monopoly.
+ More Plants Open.
Chicago. Oct. "a general better.
ment in the industrial situation al
many Of the great steel mills through
!; out the Chicago district was @indi-
!. Gated today by reports of mill oper-
+ ators at Gary, East Chicago and In.
uAo4A0 11aAUO Auo., duu Ooutu Snl
cago. Ill, that their plants either
were running on so per cent scale
or were ready to resume Immediately
at a reduced capacity
Military control at Gary with 1,60C
federal soldiers under command OF
Major General Leonard Wood ir
charge continued, as did martial Law
at East Chicago and Indiana Harbor
Ind, where state militiamen are sta.
toned. At Gary the troops continued
their search for "red" agitators and
literature. The state soldiers busted
themselves with closing alleged illicit
saloons.
Military control at Gary might last
indefinitely, 1t was indicated yester-
day when quantities of supplies were
received by the men of the fourth
and sixth divisions.
/ Oscar Anderson, Gary strike
leader, left yesterday for Washington
i where, it was said. he would attemp,
to obtain an audience with President
Wilson.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Coroner's jury Charges Two Negroes
With Girls Murder; Both Held For Trial
Negro Prisoners Are Taken to
St. Paul in Automobile Today
By Sheriff of Polk County

James Smith and Tom Thomas, charged with
murder committed to the Ramsey county Jail
in st. Paul by order Of Judge Watts. Sheriff Boil
sworn into service Ed Holt and L. H. Kelly, depart
ed for St. Paul with the two prisoners today by
auto.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
More Bad Weather.

Chicago, Oct. Captain Hoag.
commander at Ashburn field, this
morning sent word to the officials at
Bryan field, Ohio. asking that all west
bound machines be held there until
further notice because Of ,infavorable
conditions in Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
SEVERAL MORE
INJURED AND
OUT OF RACE
Man Who Led in Meet Yes
terday Travelled at Two
Mile a Minute Rate.

Mineola, N. T., Oct. s.-Rain held
up virtually all west bound fliers in
the army's transcontinental contest
early today at the control stations in
Rochester, Buffalo, Bryan and Cieve-
land. Weather conditions around,
Chicago had sufficiently improved at
noon to allow the west bound hiers to
resume.
East bound fiiers encountered bet
ter weather and three pilots were en-
abled to leave Salt Lake City, Utah,
early today for Green River, Wyom-
ing, 1877 miles distant, and 755 miles
from the starting point at San Fran
cisco.
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard. the
Flying Parson." led all other avi-
ators in the distance covered. He
ILL.,. this morning and later arrived at
Des Moines! Iowa, 1923 miles from
his starting place. His total time be-
tween Mineola and Rock Island was
"a hours and IS minutes allowing for
the difference of one hour in time.
. Thirty of the forty-eight machines
leaving here had arrived at Buffalo
others were held up at Binghamton
and Rochester.
At the local field it was reported
that four machines in addition to the
one which left this morning, were
ready to enter the contest before
nightfall.
| Mineb,a, NJ Z, Oct. 9.-Three avi-
! ators had been killed, four of the So
originally entered planes had been
put definitely out of the running and
the status of several others remained
! unknown early today when the
army's great transcontinental air race
over a 5,40O mile course between
; Mineola and San Francisco was re-
sumed.
Given flying weather as good as
that of yesterday, the leading planes
from the east and those from the
west should cross trails shortly after
noon.
Yesterday Lieutenant +. W. Mayn-
ard, the flying parson," who led
| throughout the first lap. covered the
first $40 miles that separated Mineola
; and Chicago at two mile minute
rale OF speed. Eleven fiers from,
i San Francisco covered the 755 miles
from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.
/; Thus the leading fliers from east and
west covered total of 1886 miles
only 1,105 miles.
/, The men killed yesterday were
Major D. n. Crissy and his observer.
! Sergeant Virgil Thomas, who met al
/ most instant death in a crash at Salt
p: Lake City, and Sergeant W. D. hewitt,
observer for Colonel Gerald Brandt,
whose plane crashed at Deposit. n. Y.
| Col. Brandt was slightly injured
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
Starts Early Today.

Chicago, Oct e--Eirst Lieutenant
Belvin w. Maynard, leader in the
5.40O mile twice transcontinental air.
plane race, took. the air from Ashburn
field here at 7:09:12 O'Clock this
morning., He headed for Rock
Island, ILL.,, 155 miles away.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
First Inning.

First Inning.
CINCINNATI-Rath up. Strike
one. The first bali pitched by Will
liams split the plate but Rath did not
make bid for it, Strike two. 1t was
a foul. Foul. Rath opened the con-
test with pop fly that Risberg got
in short left. Daubert up. Strike
one Daubert singled to center It
was line drive that Liebold made a
great effort for, but could not quite
reach it before it touched the ground.
Groh up. Strike one. Groh fouled
the first one off. Ball one. Foul,
strike two. Groh fouled the third
ball into the left field pavilion. Groh
singled to right. 1t was short hit
|! that cleared over first base. and Dau-
bert held second. Roush up. Ball
one. Strike one. (Daubert scored.
Roush doubled past first base to the
right field pavilion fence. scoring
Daubert and putting Groh on third
Duncan up. James is warming up for
Chicago. Foul, strike one. Ball one
(Groh scored.) Duncan doubled to
left field, scoring Groh and Roush.
It was q line drive that went over
Weaver's head and Jackson flelded in
the extreme left field corner. This
Awas enough for Williams and big
Bill" James went into the box for
Ball two. Strike one. Ball three.
James could not locate the plate
properly and walked Kopf. Duncan
remained on second. Neale up. Strike
one. Strike two Neale took ter
rife swing at the second strike but
missed. Ball one. Neale famed, the
third strike being called on him
Rariden up. Ball one. James almost
made a wild pitch but Schalk re-
covered the ball before any damage
could be done. Duncan scored. }
Rariden lifted "a Texas league hi1
over first base, scoring Duncan and
putting Kopf on third. Eller up. The
crowd gave Elier a hand clap ovation
when he went into the batter's box
|Fcul. strike one. Ball one. Rarideu
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-09
CINCINNATI REDS FINISH THE
WORLDS SERIES BY WINNING
T0DAY'S GAME FROM CHICAGO
PRACTICALLY EVERY
SEAT In COMISKEYf
PARK WAS FILLED
Williams and Eller Placed
on Mound to Start
the Game.
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Gin. ...41oo1 DO is ?
Chi. 20 o 1 o o o 4 o. S 10

Comiskey Park, Chicago, Oct. s.
The Cincinnati Reds are the cham
pion baseball team of the world, hav-
ing defeated the Chicago White Sox
here today for the fifth time in the
worlds series of 1919. Today's score
was 10 to S. The Reds INDUCED in a
hitting field day, driving two Chicago
pitchers from the mound and hitting
the third one hard. The American
leaguers staged a rally in the eighth
by combining several clean hits OF
Eller with an unfortunate occurrence
for Cincinnati when Neale completely
lost ball in the sun and while they
tailed four runs, they were still far
behind The Reds made 16 hits, the
highest total for one game made dur
ing the series The game was also
the longest of the series, lasting two
I hours and twenty -seven minutes-e ~
i Comiskey Park, Chicago, Oct. s:-a-
The eighth game of the worlds cham
pionship baseball series is 6eing
! played here this afternoon. The sun
broke through the clouds shortly be
fore noon and shone brilliantly.
An extremely high wind sprang up,
! however. the fielding end Of the con-
test was of a decidedly uncertain ma
ture.
The scene at the Ddll ydTu toudS
appeared more natural for a worlds
series. The vast stretches Of bleach
, ers were more than three-fourths
filled two hours before game time and
a constant stream of humanity was
pouring through the gates. The pa
Wilton seats were also well filled.
At LAO p. M. the Reds INDUCED
in sharp fielding practice with Rari-
den handling the ball at the plate.
The sox took the field for final field
| ing practice at 1:47.
Both williams and Eller began
warming up.
The umpires made ther appearance
on the field at 1855.
| The batteries for today's game:
Cincinnati-Eller and Rariden.
! >Chicago-Williams and Schalk.
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tcont.nned on PAGE 81.
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Smiths Confession i
Causes Arrest Of Tom
Thomas This Morning

Arrested Wednesday Tells Gruesome Story Of Crime Placing Chief Blame On
Confederate Pair Are Aragned Cn And Waive Examination; Cor
Inquest Held In Grand Forks J Testimony Shows That Girl Was
Ravhed; Blood Clue To Criminals Identity.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

George Waldhelm the Dexter creek operator had the misfortune to lose horse he had been using for haul ing coal etc to his camp. When go- ing after some coal, the horse, being hitched to a light basket sled, took fright being rather skittish, and struck out for town at racing gait. Waldhelm followed and found him near the Dry Creek bridge with a broken leg, the horse having broken thru the soft crust and being unable to extricate himself quick enough, fractured the bone. MT Waldhelm was compelled to shoot his steed and enter him on the loss account of his ledger.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18
NO MORE SOLDIERS

PARIS, Jan 13-American Secre- tary of State Lansing has stated of- ficaly that the American government has no intention of dispatching ad- ditional American forces to Russia.
 The Secretary is reported to have said that the United States govern men has decided not to interfere in the internal affairs of Russia and that the restoration of order and the es- tablishment of stable government in Russia would be left entirely in the hands of the Russian peoeple.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

At a meeting of the Directors of the Nome Chamber of Commerce much important business was trans acted. MT Jafet Lindeberg was ap- pointed National Councillor to repre- sent the local organization on the Chamber of Commerce of the U. s. A proposal was made to back up the recommendations of Governor Riggs that all water transportation to and from Alaska be taken over by the gov ernment, and that the latter be in duced to undertake the distribution of coal from the Matanuska field. The Chamber of Commerce will en- deavor to secure additional appropri- ations for the Snake river harbor pro- ject and to induce the government to construct trunk lines from Nome to the Kougarok and Candle.
 The local tax question was thoruly discussed and some method may be devised to establish the present sys- tenn on more equitable basis. Efforts will be made to have the territorial government take over the control of the schools in the Territory, regard less of whether they are located in incorporated towns or not.
 Special committees on whom will devolve the special labors of the Chamber Of Commerce will be ap- pointed by the Directors this even ing
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

According tot he postmaster, MT. Walsh arrangements are now being made to bring the accumulated out side mail to Nome as soon as possi- ble. All mail at Kaltag is being moved to Unalakleet from where such mail as is consigned to places out side the quarantine zone will be for warded immediately. The mail for Nome and other infected points will be moved to Walla Walla where it will be held until all is in and will then be forwarded. Considerable time may elapse before the first ship ment will arrive here as arrange ments for modified service will have to be made with the Postal authori- ties, and proper precautions will have to be taken to safeguard the people from a possible recurrence of the epidemic thru the lifting of the mail quarantine.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18
WIRELESS BILL BURIED

WASHINGTON, Jan 16-Members of the Marine Committee of the House of Representatives stated that Secretary Daniels proposal of gov ernment ownership of all wireless plants is practically dead, being bur jed in the committee where it was un- der consideration. A'- *"f 's0 a5
 The proposal was tabled and unless Daniels is powerful enough to have some action taken on it, will remain fhere. '. ~. ..-- !.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

The Nome Chamber of Commerce has received a telegram from Engin- ger Preston in Seattle who will have charge of the construction of the projected Snake river Harbor, in what condition the Ernst Bros dredge located west of the old grave yard, is in, and what would be the cost of removing the dredge and put ting it into working condition In- quiries are made whether anyone would undertake the removal of the dredge on contract and also whether other dredges could be leased to be used in dredging a channel for the proposed harbor
 MT Preston to have the dredging and revetment work done by con- tract providing anyone would be will ing to do the work for a reasonable remuneration rather than have the work done by day labor.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

INFORMATION wANTED-A sGSk' sister would like to learn of the Whereabouts of William T. Gutss-' chick. last heard from four years ago. Said to be a member of an Alaekx I. O. o. F lodge. Any information will be gladly received by Mrs Frank Ward. 36 Sherman Ave, Venice, Cal..
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18
MAKE YOUR WANTS KNOWN
 Through The ALASKA PUBLICITY BUREAU

Juneau, Alaska. If you want to either hire or be hired, let us hear from you. Employers will please state na- tuFe of positions to be filled and wages paid. Those desiring positions will state qualifications and nature of work wanted.
 D. J. WHITE
 Chief of Bureau By order of the Governor.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

Arthur Cole, at one time assistant cashier of the Miners and Merchants Bank, died after a short illness in San Francisco according to a tele- gram received by Mir J. A. Bachelder. MT Cole was well known and highly esteemed by all the cd timers in this city.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18
Local News Items
 And Town Topics

". J. Rowe has dispatched several men and teams to Dickson where they will be engaged in mofing the hotel and several other buildings formerly srlonging to the Solomon river Rail road Co.,, to a new location, betwee l: Solomon aili Bonanza rivers.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18
LEWIS TO SUCCEED

WASHINGTON, Jan 13-Demo- cratic Senator Hamilton Lewis of Hi nois has been mentioned as a success or to Attorney General Gregory. No statement has been made by Senator Lewis whether he will accept the ap- pointment if offered him.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

Shares in the Strand-Hed Mining Go may be obtained from W. J. Rowe. This company is now issuing five thousand shares at one dollar each and entare sum thus raised tO bc used in development work, actuas operations already having been open- cd up on Rew and promising lodes. a..-.4- --,. e--s-.- s--..=-s.-.s Adv.
Weekly Nome industrial worker., 1919-01-18

Private Tacitus Maheras and Coast Guardsman Martin Anderson, who died during the epidemic, were bur jed with military honors yesterday afternoon at Fit. Davis. Quite large number of friends journied to the Post to witness the simple yet inn pressive military interment and to pay their last respects to the deceased The remains were escorted by the company to the cemetery where the Rev Shank read the burial service, after which the salute to the dead was given and taps sounded.