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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
Johnson Refused to be Nominee for the Vice.
Presidency and Threatens to
Support Wood

Coliseum Chicago, June l2At the end of the eighth ballot
at the republican national convention today just drive for
Harding driving through the hall taken until
4 p. m. this afternoon.
At the first the Harding managers former Governor Willis
of Ohio and Myron Herrk protested against the but
after platform conference agreed and leaving the
ference Mr. Willis said:
Just before the Missouri changed her throw all
hrty to Harding but delayed and at the time it became
known that accessons to the Harding column about to
from Kansas It also reported that Massachusetts would
go to Harding the opening ballot after the recess
HARDING TIDE
The Harding de which began last night when after day
unsuccessful balotng the leaders into conference find
compromise candidate began rising this morning when the
venon assembled and continued to steadily throughout the
baotng until the hundred mark When it passed
the hundred mark there signs of breaking from many signs
Word to the hall from Senator Penros of Pennsylvania
that the nomination of Senator Harding would be dspeasng
him. and word generally spread throughout the
that delegations preparing get the band wagon
JOHNSON THREATENS
During the understood presidential cand-
dates be discussed In that connection Hardgs
late last night with Senator Johnson recalled as
Johnso declaration that he would accept no second
place the ticket 1t reported in the convention hall that
Senator Johnson threatened to throw his vote General
unless taken His disputed this statement
saying he did not control the delegation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
DEMAND PROBE
Of '0UTRAGES"
IN MINE FIELD
American Federation of Labor
Takes Action at Annual
Meeting Held in Canada

Montreal. June ia congressional
investigation into alleged "unspeak-
able outiagcs" inflicted u:,on the mine
workers by the coal interests in
West Virginia is demanded in d reso-
luton unanimously adopted here to-
day by the convention OF the American
Federation of Labor. AMID ,remeud-
GUS applause tie federation here to-
day adopted a report condemn,ng the
republican convention in Chicago "ior
turning its back on Labor in adopting
its platform.
Assail Platform
During the reading OF the report
presented by Samuel Gompers and
Samuel Woll, president and vice presi~
dent of the federation, various sections
of the republican plank were Kissed
and criticism received applause. The
report asserted that the labor declara-
ton of the republican platform pro-
posed an "industrial cnSlavemcnt and
abrogration of rights as precious as
life ITSELF and that it denied The right
to strike.
Mr.. Gompers announced that the
executive council has directed that
labor's demands submitted to the con-
vention be presented in Identical form
to the democratic national convention
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
LEADERS BEHIND
SENATOR OF OHIO
BALLOTS SHOW
HARDSTRUGGLE

Chicago, June 12-Four ballots
were taken by the convention last
night before adjournment at 1880 p.
m. Balloting was resumed at ~
O'Clock this morning. The number
of delegates is 9S4, the number nee.
essary to nominate, 493. The ballots
follow
First Ballot
Wood, 2S7 l-2; Lowden, 211 1-2;
Johnson, 1873 1-2; Hoover,7; Harding
"a u; Sproul, S3 1-2 Coolidge 20;
Butler, 60 u; Dupont, Z, Borah, g
Poindexter, 20 1r2; Sutherland II;
Pritchard, 4; Warren, of Michigan, |;
Second Ballot
Wood, 2S9 1-2; Y Lowden, 259 1-2;
Johnson, JAG; Hoover, 5 II; Harding
81; Sproul, IS 1-2; Borah, l; Coolidge
80; Butler, 4; Knox; /; Poindexter
Is; Sutherland, IS; Pritchard, 10;
Dupont, Z; Lafolette, "a.
Third Ballot
Wood. 3O3; Lowden, 2S2 IL; John
son, 14S; Hoover, ) IL; Harding, So
l-2; Sproul 791-2; Coolidge, .27;
Watson, 2; Butler, 25; Knox, 2;
Poindexter, Is; Sutherland. 8; Borah
/; Dupont, 2; Lafolette. "a.
Fourth Ballot
Wood, 314 -; Lowden. 2S9; John
son, l40 1-2; Hoover, 5; Harding, 6l
l-2; Sproul 79 12; Coolidge. 25;
Butler, 20; Knox, 2; Poindexter, Is,
Sutherland, 3; Borah, l; Dupont, z;
Lafolette, %; Watson, 4.
Fifth Ballot
Wood, 299; Lowden, 303; Johnson
1873 IL; Harding, IS; Sproul, 81 IL
Coolidge, 20; Hoover, 6; Butler, 4
Knox, / Ward of New York, l; Kel
logg, Minnesota, /; PoindeXter, IS
Sutherland, l; Lafollette, "a; Dupont
Sixth Ballet
Wood, 81 IL; Lowden, 81 IL
Johnson, 10; Harding, 80; Sproul, II
Coolidge, 2S; Hoover, 8; Butler, 4
Knox, /; Kellogg, l; Poindexter, Is
|Dupont, 4; Lafollette, "a; Watson, l
Narl, 2.
! lajf>'st Ny v Seventh, Ballot ... g,.,..
! Wood, 312; Lowden, 81 1-2; John
son SO IL; Harding, 105; Sproul, 76
Coolidge, %; Hoover, 4; Butler, 2
Knox, 1; Kellogg, l; Poindexter, Is
Dupont, 8; Lafollette, "a; Ward, l
Lenroot of Wisconsin, 1.
Eighth Ballot
Wood, 299;: Lowden, 307; Johnson
81; Harding, 1873 1-2; Sproul, 1873 l-2
Coolidge, 7; Poindexter, Is; Lafol
lette, "a; Hoover, 5; Butler, 2; Du
pont, 9; Knox, 1; Kellogg, /; Len
root, l.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
NORTON WON'T
DODGE ISSUES
IN CAMPAIGN
Takes Four-Square Stand on
Every Subject and Flags
Townley Regime

Mandan. June 12.-Huge crowds,
to flock to the meetings that are be-
ing conducted throughout the north
ern part of the Third Congressional
district by P. d. Norton of this city,
republican candidate for representa-
tive in congress.
Mr. Norton is taking four square,
stand, and in keeping with his Irish
makeup, is not mincing matters at all
as to his hopes, aspirations. and in
tentions if he is again sent to con-
gress. And in every speech he puts
in a good word for William Langer,
anti-Townley candidate for governor,
who he says is we'll equipped to run
the state government and can always
be depended upon to act in behalf
of the people of the state and not at
the behest Of some imported socialist.
A farmer himself, with more years
of actual toll on the farm to his
credit than of any other one occupa-
ton. Mr.. Norton knows how to
synpathze with and talk to the farm
ers, and he is making his appeal to
them. pointing out in an answera Bile
manner the method in which they
have been misled and duped by.un-.
scrupulous demagogues who have
played upon their supposed grievan
ces with past administrations Mr.
Norton declares to his farmer hearers
that it is a shame upon the calling
and blot upon our state that "sneak-
ing socialists and radicals from the
highways AMI byways of other states
should be allowed to flock in here
and dominate our state and it's poll
tics, dupe the farmers, and bleed the
taXDaVerS
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
VICTORY TICKET SKETCH
For Railroad Commissioner, John Williams

Though a comparatively young man
John Williams, Victory Ticket candi-
date for railroad commissioner, is well
known throughout the state.
He is known as four-square man
of ability, as strong union labor man
and as one of the chief organizers of
the American Legion in the state.
His home is in Fargo, and it is pre-
dicted that he will receive a remark
ably heavy vote in his home city.
Williams enlisted in the army and
after he was discharged from the ser
vice he aided in the formation of the
legion. He went to the first ST. Louis
caucus, and acted as state adjutant
for the temporary organization. 1t was
due chiefly to his efforts, his friends
say, that North Dakota was one of
the best organized departments of the
American Legion.
When the state convention met he
was ready to turn his work over to
someone else, but was named adjutant
of the permanent organization and to-
day he holds that post
He is recognized as a power in lab
or councils in Fargo and is printer
by trade.
His remarkable organization ability
displayed in the organizing Of the
legion brought him to the front and
his friends insisted that he should
enter the race for state office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
BIG THREE KEEP
EARS TO GROUND
DURING VOTING

Chicago June 12.-While the
speeches were being made at the coli
scum today, the leading candidates
for presidential nomination were in
the seclusion Of their hotel rooms but
all were in instant touch by tele-
phone with the convention hail.
Senator oJhnson was closeted with
several of his advisers at his heal
quarters.
Senator Johnson arrived in the city
from Ft. Sheridan and called about
him the men who were to direct the
fight on the floor of the convention.
After they had gone to the conven-
ton the general held to his rooms.
Governor Lowden used the early
hours of the day for conferences with
his chiefs and then also adjourned to
his apartment to await reports of
the conventions happenings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
GROOM HARDING
AS NOMINEE IF
BIG THREE FAIL
Ohio Senator's Candidacy TAX
en- in Hand by Party Leaders
During Conferences
SEEK JOHNSON'S SUPPORT
All Night Turmoil in Hotels and
Private Conferences Seek
ing Way Out
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, June Ex-senator Warren
Harding, of Ohio, emerged today from
all-night conferences OF republican
chieftans as the man with whom they
hope to break the imminent deadlock
on the presidential nomination.
Senator Harding participated in the
conferences. He also saw Senator
Johnson in the latter's private apart
ment but the California senator de-
scribed the visit as "cOnvention call
Details Of the meeting were not dis
closed
Sees johnson
The tentative plan of the originat-
ors of the Harding bill was contingent
on failure of an early vote to result
in the nomination Of Wood, Lowden
or Johnson.
Participants in the parley and floor
managers for Wood, Lowden and John
son agreed that the first ballot would
show increased strength for the lead
ing candidates. The Harding boomers
expected to receive on early ballots in
addition to the 81 IL votes he pOlled
on the roll call to pave the way for
a drive for his nomination.
Claim Clean Record
Originators of the Harding COM
promise plan were known to be seek
ing support of the California senator's
adherents if it became clear that John
son could not be nominated.
Backers OF the Harding boom claim
ed they could muster between $50 and
200 votes for Harding on an early vote
for Harding. Arguments used by back
ers for, the compromise that Harding
had a good record, was not involved
in the senatorial Investigation of cam
paign expenses, and had the confid-
ence of progressive and conservative
interests. ....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
WELLS COUNTY
TURNING BACK
ON T0WNLEYISM
Gronna's Campaign Shows What
Farmers Think of Way State
/ is Being Run
FLAYS INDUSTRIAL REPORT
Declares League Leaders Are
Trying to Fasten Socialism
on the State
(Specal to The Tribune)

McClusky, N. d., June y. - Wells
county republicans have made ur
their minds to kick Townleyism out
OF the county and they have started
a vigorous campaign to that effect
That this campaign is progressing
very favorably was shown during
Senator A. J. Gronna's tour of the
county. Large crowds were out at
t'essenden and McClusky and ap-
plauded with energetic enthusiasm his
lenun citation of gang rule in this
state in the guise of the farmers gov
ernment.
Senator Gronna is candidate to sue
Deed himself in the United States
congress but he speaks for and en-.
dorses the whole ticket selected at
the Minot convention and he is
specially strong when showing where
he people should appreciate the
work done by Attorney General Ian.
ger republican candidate for COVER.
nor in his exposure of the various
political financial schemes organized
or attempted by TownIey and his
gang s'a,'-'-..|"''' ,..-.-,.s> Ss<.
GaI1S converts
For every new address Senator
GrOnna delivers in this campaign ii
becomes more and more evident that
he entire anti-socialistic ticket will
carry with a big majority at the
primary election this month Speak
ng to about 100 voters in Harvey
Ind Fessenden yesteday, and an equal
y large crowd here, Mr.. Gronna
brought home real facts about Town
ey and his imported henchmen.
In discussing the report issued by
he industrial commission the senator
showed by reading excerpts from the
printed pages that the politicians in
control are trying to fasten socialism
IN North Dakota.
It was a sad day for the league ii,
Wells county inasmuch as the crowd
consisted largely of farmers, many of
whom had travelled from twenty to
'orty miles on rough roads to get
some facts from a reliable source.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
W0RLD'SBEST
LlGNlTE COAL
.. IN THISSTATE
p. d. Norton, Who Fought in
Congress for Industry, Never
Wavered in Faith

Mandan, June 12.-The best Ignite
coal in the world, according to a re-
cent pamphlet sent out by the Bureau
of Mines of the Federal Department
of the Interior, is mined in North Da-
kota. The author Of this pamphlet
is DR.. S. M. Darling, federal fuel en-
gineer, who is now at New Salem
where another enormous bed Of lig-
mite was recently discovered deep in
the bowels of the New Salem hills.
DR.. Darling, who has charge of the
government part of the work on a
Ignite briquetting plant at New Salem
is a personal friend Of p. D. Norton of
Mandan. While in congress during the
six years from 1912 to 1918 Mr.. Nor
ton centered great deal Of his effort
about the task of gaining recognition
for North DakOtas vast natural re-
sources, and fathered much extensive
legislation looking toward this end.
1t is the direct result of Mr.. Norton S
neverceasing efforts that New Salem
today is getting a 100000 briquet-
ting plant into which the government
is putting 100000 for experimental
purposes. 1t is also the direct result
Of this energetic representative ef-
forts that Mandan today has the larg-
est and best federal experiment sta
ton ever established, a 100000 insti-
tuition where the federal government
annually spends thousands of dollars
iE valuable experiments with trees
shrubs, grains and like products.
The platform upon which p. ID. Nor
ton is this year asking reelection to
congress includes undertakings as far
reaching as those mentioned-the
elimination of the profiteer from our
national economy, system of federal
short time farm loans, further agri-
cultural extension, and good roads
He is the man who can put this pro-
gram over.
Seventeen aerial taxicab com
panes have been formed in western
Canada and number of these have
already been licensed by the Ca
madam air board.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12

to advance the theory of suicide, later
pronounced the case one of murder.
No revolver was found, but detec-
tives picked a bullet from the wall
and discovered the empty shell lying
on the floor Elwells money jewel
ry and many valuable trophies were
untouched. On table near the chair
in which Elwell was found lay sew
eral unopened letters and one which
bore blood stains. 1t was signed
"LlOyd."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
NOTED WHIST PLAYER FOUND DEAD
WILL BULLET THROUGH HIS HEAD

New York, June 12.-Mystery sur
rounds the violent death here yester-
day of Joseph Elwell, a widely known
whist expert and author of several
books on auction and bridge.
Elwell was found by his house
keeper in a chair in his bedroom with
bullet wound in his forehead from
which he died a few minutes after
having been removed to a hospital.
Detectives. who at first were inclined
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
B0LSHEVIK CUT
POLISH LINES

Warsaw, Friday. June l1.-Russian
Bolshevik cavalry engaged in the
drive southwest Of Kiev, designed to
encircle the city, has cut the rail
road between Kiev-Berdeche at sew
eral places and has pierced the polish
line at several points, according to
news from the front.
The Polish forces number from
thirty to forty thousand, it is re-
ported.
Heavy fighting continues on both
sides of the city and infantry is in
action all along the front.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
BUSINESS MEN
PLAN REGULAR
WEEKLY FORUM
First Open Forum Luncheon
Will be Held Friday Noon, June
IS, at Grand Pacific Hotel
TO BE WEEKLY AFFAIR

An innovation deviating from the
usual methods used in raising the
funds for the annual budget of the
Bismarck Commercial club has been
arranged this year by the officers and
directors of the club.
The method is the open forum lunch
con which will be held at the Grand
Pacific hotel, Friday noon, June 18th
when the purposes Of the club, its
plans and policies will be openly dis
cussed.
c. l.. Young, president of the Bis
marck Commercial club, P. r. Fields
vice-president, W. e. Lahr, treasurer
II. J. Duemeland and Robert Webb
directors, who are reasonable for the
initial open forum luncheon plan tC
make these lunche0ns monthly bust
ness and civic function, where open
free and informal discussion will be
invited.
TO Raise Budget
In it's drive to raise this years bud
get the officers and directors decid-
ed to make the Commercial club a
greater agency for the future develop
ment of Bismarck and to do this they
have planned and expect to have a
greater direct representation of peo-
pie of Bismarck in its affairs. 1t is
with this in view that the plan for
an open forum was first decided upon
as the easiest and most informal meth
cd for any citizen to express his or
her views on any subject relating to
the advancement Of Bismarck.
The construction of the Mandan-
Bismarck bridge will be great stim-
ulus in the development Of these two
cities and the numerous problems
arising will find ample opportunity for
fair and impartial discussion in the
hands and anyone at these open forum
luncheons.
Must Build Together
eve must build together and thus
achieve the largest population and the
most commanding position CONNER
cially and industrially of any civic
center i'm the state,' said C. l.. Young,
president.
"The Commercial club is you and
the rest of us. at work for Bismarck.
The club is our forum, our persistent
advocate and our common civic rep
resentative. Let us each take his
place and do his part"
PRISONERS KEPT
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
''BIG BILL" QUITS
CAN'T SEE LOWDEN

Chicago, June l2.-Mayor Thomp-
son of Chicago resigned as delegate
at large for Illinois yesterday. He
gave as his reason that the state con-
vention had instructed him to vote
for Gov. Lowden. He said he be-
lieved that if Gov. Lowden's CAM
paign expenses had been known at
the time neither the primary nor the
state convention you'd have indorsed
him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
SCENT BERGDOLL
IN NORTH TEXAS

Denison, Tex, June 12.-Warning
to be on the lookout for Grover Cle"e-
land Bergdoll, millionaire draft evad-
er from Philadelphia was flashed to
officers all over north Texas yester-
day by federal officials here follow
ing receipt of information that a man
answering Bergdoll's description pass
ed Denison last night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
PRISONERS KEPT
IN LONG OVERTIME

Frankfort. Ky. June 12.-Investi-
CATION here has shown that 20
per cent of the reformatory pris-
oners were eligible for parole
years ago and were forgotten by
the parole board, according to
Commissioner Joseph B. Byers.
Some of them were eligible from
seven to twelve years ago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
PREDICT HARDING WILL WIN
DUPONT is FIRST
MAN TO QUIT RACE

Chicago June 12.-Announce-
ment was made in mid afternoon
yesterday that Gen. Coleman Du-
pont had withdrawn from the re-
publican presidential nomina-
tion. He received several votes
however.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
GRANT PAY INCREASE

Fargo, N. D., June 12-Pay in
creases for Fargo firemen, effective
from June 1, have been granted by
the city commission on recommends.
ton of the city commissioner of fla
ance. The increase, the second Civ
en- the firemen within the year rang
ed from five to ten dollars a month.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
CATTLE SELL HIGH

Devils Lake, \. D. June 12-Ninety
head of pure bred shorthorn COWS and
bulls brought total of $4,000 at the
fourth annual show and sale of the
Lake Region Shorthorn Breeders as
sociation held here The top price
OF $500 for bulls was paid by Ray
Andrews of Petersburg. William
Haynes of Milton paid $500 for a COW
the top price.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12

Warren c. Harding of Ohio editor of the Marion, Ohio STAR
and United States senator praised by Frank B. Willis, in
nominating him, said
e salwar fighting republican, who believes in the eff
Of representative government under party sponsorship
knowing and needing the lessons of the past his face toward
the fuure-he not processing progressive but performing
progressive; and he is vote getter ,f%
ave dnot much brilliant and harrasing
seanansp by captain who knows the way
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12
TAKE LIVES WHEN
SHIP HAS TROUBLE

Washington, June 12.-Four per-
sons on board the army transport
Mount Vernon committed suicide al.
ter one of the ships propellers broke
off the Virginia coast, according TO
wireless dispatch received here yes
terday.
The transport has aboard 4,000
Czecho-Slovak troops who are being
taken to their native land from ST.
IBERIA; 900 German war prisoners un-
der United States army guard, and
250 women and children.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-06-12

Dealers in western Canadian lands
have estimated 10000 land seekers
$4,000 of whom will become settlers.
will migrate there from the United
States in the next three months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-08-19

Mrs. w. A. Hollingsworth and
children, who have been here for
three weeks visiting numerous rel
atives and former friends, returned
on Monday morning to their home at
Fremont, Neb
Mrs Zula Weeks has gone to
Guthrie Center for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. l. Grand
taft Her father has been in fail
ing health for some time past and
is not improving.
Jack O'Brien spent practically all
last week with his son Ned O'Brien
and family at Carroll and at the
.same time took in the great Carroll
bounty fair, which he reports was ex-
ceptionally well attended.
A. E. Spenle of Chicago has been
in the city the past week, having
Joined his wife who has been a
guest at the parental H. B. Wilson
home. They remained until today
when they returned to their home.
F. L. Johansen and family came
from Omaha for an over Sunday Wis
1t at the home of II. ]. Mantz and
family. MT. JOHdUSeH was COM
PEELED to return Monday but his
family remained few days longer.
Mrs. e. Morris and two children
who were here for an over Sunday
visit with Mrs. l.. Dee Mallonee, left
Monday morning for Dexter where
they will spend few days before re-
turning to their home at Covington,
Kentucky.
Frank Berman left the latter part
OF the week for a ten days visit
with his parents at Warrensburg,
Ill. This is the first vacation Frank
has had in seven years, so it is quite
natural that he will appreciate his
visit at his boyhood home.
Rev. F. C. NJ. Hansen, A. Hem
mingsen and the Misses Mabel Chris
Hansen, Dorcas Andersen and Esther
Jensen returned Monday afternoon
from a several days stay in Des
Moines, where they attended a meet
ing of the young peoples league of
the Danish Lutheran church. The
meetings began on Friday evening
and continued until Sunday evening.