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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

Butte, May 3.-Positive declarations
by John A. Templeton. who served over
seas at Chateau Thierry and in the Ar
gonne sector. that he saw the first shot
in the strike riot on Anacond: road
fired from an upper window of the 81
mons boarding house. and statement
by ]. r. Wharton, manager of the Butte
electric railway company, OF series OF
assaults made by I. w. w. pickets on
the fourth days session of the coroner s
inquest on the death of Thomas Man
ming. who was killed in the clash on
Anaconda road April 21.
Lester Frink, general superintendent
Of the North Butte Mining company. told
Of an attempt to tip over his automobile
on the part Of the strikers while he
was trying to pass through the lines to
get to his home.
Says Roy Alley Gave Order.
The first evidence on behalf of the
strike pickets was given late in the aft
ernoon by Mrs Catherine Dougherty,
who declared she saw Anaconda COM
pany gunner shoot into the crowd Of
strikers after someone whom she later
told was Roy s. Alley. of the Anaconda
company. had waved his hands and said.
Go to them. boys
"A dark, short. stout man with glasses,
fired the first shot, she said.
What would you say to the attitude
of the crowd:" Mr. Frink was asked.
"WeH if you call trying to tip a
mans automobile over on a steep grade
with a chance of killing him. peaceful
and orderly. l would say the crowd was
peaceful" Mr.. Frink answered.
Mr.. Wharton stated he received word
of the strike Sunday night and sent in
a call to the sheriffs office for deputies
to be at the car barns the next morn
Ing. as he feared an effort would be
made to stop cars-from going ont. He
said he slept at the car barns Sunday
night and was on the first car out Mon
day
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

| Washington. May 3.-American. de-
! stroyers have been ordered to Vera
Cru. and Tampico to protect Americans
there.
The navy department acted on the
request of the state department. where
| it is expected that the warshipe will
! take abroad Americans in those ports.
should that step become necessary.
1t was said that the vessels would not
intervene in Mexican affairs and that
their dispatch was precautionary
is now on the east coast of Mexico.
She was last reported at Tampico.
No Disturbances So Far.
No reports Of any disturbances in
either Vera Cruz or Tampico have been
revolutionary outbreaks have occurred
near both ports.
Advlces to the government said the
line between Mexico City and Vera
Cruz had been cut. but they did not IN
dicate the extent Of damage. This nue
runs through the northern part Of the
state Of Tlaxcala. the government and
military commander of which were re-
ported last week to have Joined the
Sonora revolution.
Ship Order Net Quo to Murdsrs.
The murder Of two more Americans in
Mexico. reported Monday to tn state
department, accentuated the concern
with which officials here are watching
developments beyond the border. There
was nothing, however, to indicate to what
extent the attitude Of the Washington
government toward the Sonora revolu-
tionary movement might be affected by
the fact that the incidents occurred IN
Carranxa- controlled territory.
Requests for additional warship pro-
lection at points on the east coast Of
Mexico already had been forwarded to
the navy BY the state department. While
this had no relation to the latest mur-
ders. it vas said to Indicate the views
Of officials As to the unsettled condi-
tione prevailing in that region still held.
nominally. at least. by Carranza forces.
Loss Of Juarsz Port Big Blow.
On the border, the reported closure Of
the port of Juarez was interpreted as
indicating detection of the federal gar
rison under General Escobar to the rebel
cause Loss Of this entry port officials
said, would BE- 4 serious blow to .ths
federais because Of its revenue produe-
Ing capacity. They believed complete
rebel control Of chihuahua state would
be the logical result.
The murder Of Eben Francis Green
law and his young SON BY Mexicans near
III Oro. only 125 miles from Aexica
City, brought from the American en-
bassy In Mexico City IN emphatic de-
mand that the Mexican government ar-
rest and punish the murderers. The
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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
BUTTE E|SFAC|NG
LABORERSTR|KE
ASC00KS WAIVER
Workmen' s Union Votes
to Go Out if Necessary
for Sc a Day; Reject
SO Cents Increase.

Butte. May BY more than three
fourths majority. the workmen's union
tonight voted to strike if necessary to
enforce demands for wage increases.
following rejection by the scale COM
mittee of compromise offer of 80
cents made by the employers.
The matter now goes to the Silver
Bow Trades and Labor council. which
meets Tuesday night, before the strike
is still possibility Of averting a strike
and the statement was made that the
door is left open for further negotia-
tons.
BY vote of the uion last night on rec
ommendation Of the wage committee, the
Montana Power company was given an
additional 4S hours to consider the wage
demands Of the workmen.
II They Strike, viii Wednesday
If negotiations are not renewed and
Endorsement of the strike is given by
the Silver Bow council. the walkout will
probably take place Wednesday or
Thursday.
The employers offered an advance of
80 cents as a compromise on the 81 ask
ed. There was some misunderstanding
as to whether or not this applied to the
water company pipe line building from
Basin creek to Butte, and to county
work. 1t was agreed finally that the
new scale should apply to work on the
pipe line within the city limits and to
street work in the city limits.
Hope was expressed by members Of
the union tonight that a settlement can
be effected yet and strike avertcd.
A strike of the workingmens union
will mean no street cars running We'd
ne,day unless something happens be-
fore then.
Hotel and restaurant employers state
they are confident the controversy be-
tween the cooks and walters has been
satisfactorily adjusted and that it was
expected both sides will sign the con-
tract Tuesday, ending the strike Of cul-
mary workers which has closed down
the principal restaurants and hotel dining
rooms since April 3.
1t was stated that some cooks re-
fused to return to work at the new
wage Of S. day and were demanding
in some cases Sc and 81 day. Denial
was made at union headquarters that
the union had taken any action in that
direction.
The report however. was that the
cooks were not satisfied although they
got their demands and contemplated a
further demand Some cooks were hir-
ed today to go to work Wednesday
morning. Some refused without a fur
thcr increase.
Employing bakers have granted an
increase of 81 day to the members of
the bakers union. making $42 week
for bench hands. On it's part the union.
it was stated. modified some working
rules.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
WHO FIRED FIRST
IN BUTTE RIOT IS
DISPUTED ATQUIZ
Shot Came From Simons House, Says Guard Tenn
pleton; Woman Witness Favorable to Strikers
Blames Short, Dark Man With Glasses.

The first car experienced little diff
Guilty in making its regular trip, he said.
several strike pickets boarding it uptown
but making no demonstration other than
distributing radical literature. Hearing
of trouble on the Centerville line, he said,
he boarded a Centerville car and on
North Wyoming street, near Finlander
hall. encountered a crowd of so or 20
men carrying sticks and clubs.
Il told the motorman to proceed
slowly and pay no attention to the de-
mands of the crowd that the car be
stopped" said Mr.. Wharton.
Someone in the crowd then pulled the
trolley off and seven or eight men climb
ed aboard, he said one Of them starting
a speech. Several passengers carrying
dinner buckets got off and others were
seized by the arm and dragged off, said
the witness.
Didn't Recognize Shooter.
This practice of the strikers was fol-
lowed on subsequent cars which were
Wharton stated. He said the strikers
finally agreed to discontinue their efforts
to stop cars when he allowed two pickets
to board each car and distribute strike
dodgers.
On cross examination. TempIeton
stated that he was sworn in as special
deputy about > o'clock on the afternoon
Of the riot He said he went to the
sheriff's office and volunteered his ser
vices, feeling that such was his duty
under his oath as a member Of the United
States marine reserve. He testified it
was his impression that only one shot
was fired from the window OF the board
ing house, but there might have been
more. as confusion Immediately became
general. He said he did not recognize
the man who did the shooting. although
h+ saw two haldk. one holding the gun
and the other resting on the window sill
The window was raised about 16 inches,
he declared.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
WATSON ANXIOUS.
To SAvE { LIFE BY
CRAVE
Night Departure Planned
inquest forSpot Where
Mrs. Deloney's Body
Was Buried.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 3.-Walter
Watson. alleged murderer and bigamist.
was reported eager Monday night, to
lead the search in the sands of Imperial
valley for the bady of Nina Lee Del
oney, Of Eureka. Montana. who, accord
ing to the confession officers said he
made. was one OF the five women he
killed. Watson's eagerness to estab
lish his guilt Of murder in Los Angeles
county was said to be due to the fear
that failure would mean his extradition
to the state Of Washington. where the
body OF one OF his alleged victims has
been found and where no promise has
been made of request that the court
give him life instead of death sent
ence.
Officials here arranged to start with
Watson for the Imperial valley at II
o'clock Monday night and arrive at Ell
Centro. California. about Tuesday
morning.
Watson was to be taken from the
county hospital in an ambulance and an-
other ambulance was engaged to meet
the train at FL Centre. to convey the
prisoner across a portion of Imperial
valley and to Borego canyon. San Diego
county. where he is said to have stated
the body is buried.
District Attorney WooIwine an
nounced Watson had made a few
changes in his statement as I" how he
murdered Mrs. Deloney. Originally he
was quoted as confessing he killed her
with hammer.
In the changed statement. the district
attorney said. Watson declared he only
knocked her unconscious with han-
mer and then smothered her to death
in blanket.
The blow only knocked her out he
vas quoted. Il took blanket and
wrapped it around her head and
smothered her. l killed her that way.
because it prevented bloodstains.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
.REHEAR|NG DENIED
IN us. STEEL TRUST
BY SUPREME COURT
Tribunal Recesses Without Pass
ing on Constitutionality
of Prohibition.

Washington. May 3.-The supreme
court has refused to grant the govern
ment's request for a re-hearing Of the
antitrust suit against the United States
Steel corporation.
The governments motion for re-
hearing was based on the contention
that the courts decision in the steel
case. March l, confllcted with that OF
Reading company and certain of it's rail
aud coal subsidiaries. Both cases were
decided by to 3 decision.
North Dakota Tax invalid.
The supreme court recessed until May
II without handing down decision on
the constitutionality Of the prohibition
amendment and the enforcement act.
The North Dakota tax act Of 1918.
insofar az it imposes an excess tax on
the stocks and bonds Of interstate rail-
ways operating within the state, was de-
clared unconstitutional by the court.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
AMERICANS WILL
Be PROTECTED IN
BIG GULF PORTS
Orders to Dispatch War
Craft, However, Were
Given Before Report
of Double Murder.
AMERICAN FATHER
AND MINOR SON SLAIN
BY MEXICAN BANDITS

Washisstoa, May 3.-Twe Amssi.
cen citizens, Ebsa Francis 6resalaw
and his minor son, were KILLED BY
Mexican bandits Sunday, the state
department has been jnformed By the
American embassy In oeexico City.
The ki1tlnes ocoorred at Palazadas,
about l25 miles fro@ Aloxloo City.
9resnlaw was employed BY 4 British
luMbor firm.
The state department Announced
that It had requested tho Mexican
government through the Americas
em6assy to take "effsottve measures"
Immediately for the apprehension
and punishment Of the assassins.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
[ARK|N Sentenced
IN NC0uRT SNARMNVG
WITH DETECTIVES
Irish AgitatOr Gets Five to Ten
Years; Women Make Big
Fuss Over Him.

New York. May 3.-Extraordina,y
precautions were taken Monday when
James ]. Larkin, Irish agitator. con
victed last week Of criminal anarchy.
was sentenced to five to ten years in
the state prison at hard labor.
Fifteen detectives guarded the court
room. which was filled with LArkin
sympathizers.
One young woman was rebuked BY the
court when he arose and attempted to
take Larkin's hand az he was led away.
Several women shook hands with
Larkin and the mother Of former As
Gitlow. now serving sentence
for criminal anarchy, embraced him.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Panamans Ri0ting i'm
Protest to ID. S. Plans
of Fortifying an Island

ficials, number of whom were injured
Mounted policemen, acting on orders of
Mayor Boyd. charged and dispersed the
demonstrators.
Major General Chase with Kennedy.
commander Of the American troops in
the canal zone. following receipt Of re-
ports of rock throwing. ordered Ameri-
can officers attending the ball to leave
Immediately. Earlier in the evening.
General Pershing attended q reception
at the Balboa buildings. where thou
sands of employees shook hands with
him.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

Rome, MAY 3-Production OF syn
thetic ammonia is announced by DIR.
Casale, prominent Italian chemical
authority, who says he has solved the
problem by the use Of speci machinery
and chemical reagent Of his own in
vention.
The process requires no material
except air and water and works auto
matically without expense for attention.
energy or material 1t forces a mixtur"
Of nitrogen and hydrogen through
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Anti-SalOOnerS Back
Five Republicans and
McAdOO and dW.J.Brvan

Westerville, Ohio, May 3.-The Anti
Saloon league Of America, through DR..
r. A. Baker, its general superintendent,
seven presidential candidates. They are
Hoover, Wood, Iowden, McAdoo,
Hughes. Poindexter and Bryan.
hibitiOnists of the country can safely
support any Of these men il nominated"
The statement Is taken by league men
toned - possibilities up to date have
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

the leagues approval and that the dry
organization will fight al others here
tofore mentioned by it and not included
in this list, They are Harding and
Johnson. Republicans, and Cox and Ed
wards, Democrats.
Announcement also was made that fur
ther investigations Of other possible
candidates win be made. Today's state
ment also reaffirms previous declara-
tions that the ANTI Scloon league has no
special candidate to offar to either the
Republican Of Democratic national con-
vention.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

Panama, May 3:-several thousand
the streets in torchlight parade as q
protest against acquisition by the United
States of the major potion of Taboga
Island for fertilization as a part of the
Pacific defense scheme of the Panama
canal An automobile in which Gen.
Pershing was driving to a ball in his
honor at the Union club was halted by
the procession and had to return ~
Tivoii hotel The mob later formed in
the streets and irresponsible persons
threw rocks at prominent Panama Of
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

Helena May 3-Adoption of new
wage scale by agreement between the
carpenters union local and the con-
tractors group Of the Helena division.
associated industries. tonight. brings to
an end the strike of the carpenters which
began April /. and they will return to
work tomorrow. it is announced.
In addition to the wage scale agree
ment, an arbitration board was appoint
ed. to which all future matters of con
troversy shall be referred for settlement.
The new scale is for $50 for eight
hours. a 4-hour week. time and half
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Solves Ammonia Problem
by Producing 1t From
GaSSeS Under Pressure

catalvzing tubes at pressure OF 80
atmospheres and transforms the tw"
gases into pure ammonia.
DR.. Casale expects soon to employ
units that will enable Italy to have
100000 tons Of ammonia vor fertilizers
each year, besides surplus production
for export.
The undertaking is financed by Am
erican capital and the plant has been
visited by Alfred Dennis. an American
attache here. who has reported to
Washington.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
First International
Air Mail Between
Grand Forks-Winnipee

Winnipeg. Man.. May 3.-cary-
inc what is believed to be the first
aerial mail from the United States
to Canada. Lieutenant A. E. Bing-
ham. Of winnipeg. made an aero
plane trip from Grand Forks. N. o.,
to winnipeg Monday, ii two hours
and 10 minutes. The distance Is
about l65 miles. ". J. Edelen, OF
Grand Forks accompanied lieuton.
ant Bingham on the trip.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
GA[[ Is MOb|[|z|NG 5000
TROOPS FOR BIG INVASION
WITH MEXICO CITY OBJECT
Rebel Military Leader Will March on Chihuahua
and Torreon; Juarez Final Decision to Join
Rebellion Said to Have Been Maneuvered So as
toAvoid Battle Endangering E Paso.

Big impending the Mexican revolution started
Sonora. Monday Juarez swung definitely to the insr
recon the u department ordered destroyers proceed
the gulf ports and Tampioo Americans
slain 125 miles from Mexico City, in Caranza terrory General
Elias Gales started mobing for invasion Of Chihuahua
will Chihuahua City and Toreon then begin
the final drive upon Mexico City GUST Carranza from
At the time General Obregon preparing for drive
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Shots Fail to Kill
Man Who Prosecuted
Berkman and Goldman

Now York. May 3.-An attempt to
assassinate Captain NaroId Content,
former assistant United States At
torney. who prosecuted Alexander
Berkman and Emma Goldman, de-
day NIGHT. It became known tonight.
neared his home.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
RUNAWAY HULL REFLoATED.

Oakland, May B. The ten thousand
ton tanker. Vacuum. which ran into the
mud on the Alameda shore while she
was being launched at the Moore ship
plant Saturday, was floated with the
high tide at midnight.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Cripple lnherits
Share of Large Estate
From Fathers Friend

Mitchell. s. D.. May 3.-Harry Loft,
90 year-old cripple, who earned his liv-
ing several months by washing dishes in
a lunch room, has left for Oakland. Cal.
to receive his share of large estate left
by q relative Of his deceased father.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
INDIANA HAS PICK OF FOUR.

Indianapolis. May 3-Indiana voters
tomorrow will express their preference
of candidates for president. governor and
other public offices and will elect dele
eates to the state conventions of both
Republican and Democratic parties
The primary follows a series Of the
diana. the fighting being centered around
the Republican presidential nomination.
There arc four in the racc-Senator
Hiram johnson. Of California. Major
General Leonard Wood, Senator Warren
&. Harding. Of Ohio. and Governor
Frank O. Iowden. of Illinois. There
are no candidates for the Democratic
nomination for president on the bal
lot.
DELEGATES elected to the state conven-
tions of both parties in turn will name
national delegates. These selections will
(Conttnueo ON Pago Two.)
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
IENDEIR OUTP0INT TllLMAN.

st. Paul. Mimi. May Blew Terdltr.
Of Philadelphia. outpointed Johnny Till
man. of Minneapolis. in ten-ronnd no.
decision boxing contest here tonight. ac-
cording to the majority Of newspaper
men at the rinEside. The men are light
weights
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04

Juarez tonight is in the hands Of
Sonora revolutionists. The revolution
was peaceable and its announcement by
General J. Gonzalo Escobar was accom-
panied by a popular celebration. Bands
played and the populace cried Viva
Obregons. The Obregon junta from Ell
Paso crossed to Juarez tonight.
There was only one disquieting fea-
ture in the Juarez situation tonight. Cen
eral Crbalejo, enemy Of Obregon and
commander of the federal troops At
Casas Graudes. arrived in Juarez at 8
o'clock and Immediately went into confer
mander Of the Juarez garrison. Obre.
gonistas here earlier in the evening ex-
pressed the fear that Urbalejc'e hatred
for Obregon might cause him to attack
Iuarez with his Indian troops
General r. Elias Gales and Governor
Adolfo de la Huerta, of Sonora. are ex-
pected here Tuesday to take charge Of
the situation. An early announcement
that the Juarez revolt had no connection
with the Sonora movement, was denied
later.
New Governor Slated.
1t was expected Gales and de Ia
Huerta would name a provisional gov
ernment for chihuahua Tuesday. prob
ably Abel s. Rodiguez. former senator
at Mexico City. whose pay recently was
stopped by Carranza's orders.
Tonight Juarez is quiet under military
rule.
Pending arrival of the Sonora leaders
Of the revolution against the Carranza
government, Rodiguez announced the
military will guarantee safety to all for
eigners. Mexican civilians and political
refugees who desire to return to that
portion Of Chiruauha controlled by rebel
troops.
All men who held federal office In
Chihuahua will be replaced in the next
few days. it was announced. General
Ignacio Enriquez is marching north with
force Of rebel troops and will arrive
in .Iuare7 soon for a conference with
General Gales and Governor de Ia
Huerta.
Quiet In Mining Towns.
a telegram from Consul J. r. Stewart.
in Chihuahua City. to American Consul
Dow in Juarez, said that the district
surrounding the state capital is quiet and
all Americans are safe. The telegram
added that Parral and Cusihuirachic.
mining towns. are held by the rebels
Americans there are safe and the mines
tCoLtlnued IN PAGE TWo1
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
Geners7Wins Almost 2.
to I over Johnson; In
dust1al County Gave
Senator 1000.
Bio Test Comes Today
in California, Where
Hoover Is Candidate,
and in Indiana.

Baltimore. Nd, May 3.-Virtually
complete returns tonight from today's
presidential primary in Maryland gave
Major General Leonard Wood 1892
votes to 7,124 for Senator Hiram w.
Johnson, majority of 66OS. General
Wood carried all counties but two.
Johnson's majority in one Of the two.
Allegheny county was 500.
Baltimore city complete. gave John
son 4.47S: Wood. S,O55; uninstructed,
26O.
According to the returns Wood will
have III Of the 100 votes to the state
convention which will select sixteen
national delegates. All of these will be
instructed to vote for him as long as
they "conscientiously believe he has a
chance Of being nominated. in accord
ance with the state primary election
law.
The vote was one of the lightest cast
at a primary in Maryland.
The following congresmen were nom
mated: Democrats-Carville d. Ben
son. second district: Charles p. Coady,
third: J. Charles Linthicum, fourth.
Republicans-Wi:liam n. Andrews.
first district; Sydney E.. Mudd, fifth; and
Frederick n. Zihlam, sixth
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
{ CarDenterS of Helena
Will Go Back to Work
Under New Wage Scale

for overtime and double time for Sun
days and holidays. until July l. next. on
and after which date the minimum scale
shall be IS day on the same basis as
in the foregoing, until January l. 1921.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-04
BIG TEST IN CALIFORNIA TODAY.

San Francisco. May 3.-California
voters will 20 to the polls Tuesday at
the presidential primary election to
register their choice for delegates 10
the Republican. Democratic and Prohibi-
ton party national conventions. Interest
in the election centers almost entirely in
the Republica contest. between rival
groups Of delegates pledged to the candi-
dacies Of Senator Hiram W. johnson
and Herbert Hoover.
Vigorous campaigns in behalf of each
group closed tonight with the leaders
expressing confidence in tomorrow's ou:-
come.
The registration broke records for ali
previous primary elections. I'LL 1872
voters having signed the great registers.
The unpledged Democratic ticket has
q list Of - names from which the voter
will select 26 delegates.
Regardless Of political affiliation.
voters may demand and receive at the
polls any party ballot they desire.