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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
L|THUAN|ANS REFUSE
To WITHDRAW FORCE
As ASKED BY POLES
Ministers Reply to Note Stating
No Conference Unless
Demands Granted.

Warsaw, Sept. "a note has been
received By the Polish foreign office
from Lithuania refusing to withdraw the
Lithuanian forces to the Foch line. but
asking that a conference be held in Mar
iampol. situated on the demarcation line
At the close Of the conference Of the
council Of ministers the secretary Of
foreign affairs, Sapieha, announced that
the Poles had replied demanding with
drawal of the Lithuanians without fur
ther discussion. Providing the withdraw
al should be affected, the secretary said,
conference would be held with the
Lithuanians concerning boundaries, but
not otherwise The Lithuanians. he
added. must also guarantee not to be
friendly with Germany and soviet Rus
sia at the expense of Poland
The council of ministers also consider
ed the Ukranan situation tonight, but no
decision was reached. The peace terms
TO be offered soviet Russia will be decid-
ed by the council of defense tomorrow
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11

er President Taft. former United States
supreme justice Hughes. and Elhu Root.
Taft Amendments Adopted
'Ex president Taft offered four
amendments, all of which were adopted
he declared. Judge Hughes offered
seven amendments, five of which were
adopted; Elihu Root suggested six
amendments and the substance of five
of these found their way into the final
covenant. in several instances Mr.. Roots
exact words being introduced.
Root On Article x
Mr.. Root even approved the inclusion
Of Article 10 for a period of five years.
Does any Republican honestly think that
If Mr.. Root believed Article 10 would
sacrifice our sovereignty he would
into political peonage for any period,
however brief"
Punish Periurers
Demands that perjury be punished
were reiterated here by the candidate
in discussing testimony before the sena-
toral campaign investigating committee,
and he declared that present symptoms
are pretty strongly suggesting the need
OF the same kind of remedy" as he said
was applied in the case Of Tweed. whom
ne declared the people sent to the peni-
tentIary.
Attacks Hays Control
Certain interests in America look
upon the government of the people as
business affair pure and simple. and
they arr determined to control it." ne
declared. In the face of obvious vio-
lation o. law, Hays. the head of the
money aiggers. is still in charge With
scandal enveloping the affairs of Re-
publican headquarters, the presidential
candidate is silent
Governor Cox is being accompanied on
his tour through Washington BY num-
her of party leaders of the state who
Joined him at Spokane He will con-
tinue his tour through Washington Sat
urday, with speeches scheduled at Bel
hngham. Everett, Tacoma and Seattle
Related departure from Spokane.
strenuous itinerary and slight cold with
hoarseness caused Governor Cox TO cur
tail the time allotted for rear platform
addresses at Cheney. Sprague, Ritz
vile. Lind and Connell and also that at
Pasco. Some were cat to one minute.
There were good sized crowds. some
with bands, at all stops to listen to
tabloid addresses covering the League
of Nations. criticisms of big business
The senatorial oligarchy,' and Republi-
can money collections. Progress and
non partisauship also were stressed.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
DULUTH JURY FINDS
SECOND MAN GUILTY
Of |NC|T|NC RIOTS
Driver of Truck With Party
Urging "Neck-Tie Party"
to Get Full Sentence

Duluth. Sept 10-Louis Dondino, 39
was convicted by jury in district court
late Friday on a charge Of melting a riot
on June Is last when three negroes were
hanged here by a mob.
The jury was out 55 minutes. Maxi
mum penalty for the offense il five
years in Jail Sentence was deferred.
He is the second man to be convicted Of
u indicted.
Dondno. it was alleged, was driver
of a truck which toured the citys streets
prior to the lynchings, its occupants call
ing upon pedestrians to joint meek tie
party.
The case Of Leonard Hedman and
Byer Olson, also charged with melting
riot. were in the hands Of iuries at
night
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
SPEECH AT SPOKANE.

Fair grounds. Spokane, Sept 10
Speaking to a large crowd at the Inter
state fair here. Governor Cox said he
had come here to know the people II
know you are too busy to come to Ohio"
he said. II am coming TO the shadow
of your front Porches.
Il am a progressive ! am a Demo
crat in the broadest sense" the governor
continued
4 come to preach progress and the
gospel of peace" he said Il ask you to
forget that | am candidate of a poll
teal party he said,
let us assemble as Americans and
not as partisans" Governor Cox reiter-
ated his attacks in the senatorial oil
garchy" and declarations of nonparti-
sanships He also went over his charges
against the Republican contribution plan
and the Republican leaders. He pro-
duced his information-th Republican
treasurer's official bulletin" the copy
of subscriptions to the Republican hand
book of William Barnes Jr. of New
York. whom be again dubbed the St
Paul of Republican party" as the author
of the Republican bible for 1920.
Hints on Perjury
In discussing the Republican ''corrup
ton fund" Governor Cox. speaking OF
perjury laws said that he intended ZAP
plying. if | can, the medicine bali.
The governor reiterated that evidence
was accnmulating before the senate com
mittee bearing out his campaign fund
charges in every detail. Quotas for
New Jersey. Cleveland. Ohio. Atlanta
and other cities. he ~aid. were being ad
mitted He also produced form 101'
proposing subscriptions from 5000 up
ward in refutation of denials by Chair
man Hays. Local Treasurer Tpham and
Assistant Treasurer Blair that they had
not been circulated.
No Distinction In Levels
Referring to Chairman Hays state
ment on q difference between actual and
tentative quotas Governor Cox said
THE only difference between them is
what you want to get and what you ac-
tually got
The candidate also attacked the "sena-
torial ohgarchy" and Senator Harding,
declaring his Republican opponent was
'the commander of the reactionary for.
ces of the nation as he had been OF
those in Ohio Further attacks upon
big business" also were made.
Claims Charges Proven
To his fair grounds audience Governor
Cox also discussed his charges OF the
Republican contribution q'tofas ana
again said they had been proven asslsi,
ant Treasurer Blair. the candidate had
testified yesterday that the number Of
c;ties allotted quotas was 81 instead of
81 named hy the governor in his Pitts
Rsferring 70 denials of his charges
hsfore the senate committee Governor
cox declared that he had the right TO
insist upon emf ,rcement of laws against
perjury" ,
The governor replied to question re-
parding Spokane's quota, in which the
local Republican chairman. Thaddeus S.
Lane, declared that Spokane's quote y.as
S5, 100 and not $4,000, as charEsS BIZ
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
LIQUOR PLANS
ARE UPSET BY
FOUR ARRESTS
Helena Officers Arrest
Men Importing Booze
in Automobiles.
Special to the Daily Tribune.

Special to the Daily Tribune.
Helena, Sept. 10.-Preparations for
gala celebration here fair week were
rudely interrupted by Alf Oftedahl, fed
eral prohibition enforcement officer A.
A. Grorud, assistant attorney general
and two local constables, at 4 O'Clock
Thursday when Grorud placed his car
"a Yarely across the Heena-Great Falls
highway and stopped two cars loaded
with liquors. As a result ii. Il. Gala
win. as he gave his name, local restau-
rant proprietor A. J. Loranger, son of
a former sheriff Of Hill county. Herbert
Girson and H. J. Brantley of Havre are
under arrest with information against
them in the federal courts.
The quartet pleaded not guilty to
charges of transporting liquors when ar
raigned before Z. s. Commissioner Ju-
lius Brass. Herbert Girson was re-
lieved of 80 calibre automatic revolver
and charges have been preferred against
him in a local justice court as we'll. All
of the defendants gave bonds.
Attorney General s. G.. Ford said he
was glad of the arrest, that a regular
traffic of long standing between Havre
and other Montana cities had received il
jolt County officers said that they are
on the trail of five other cars Of liquor
which arrived in Helena during the last
few days.
County Attorney J. r. Wine said TIE
only case the state has is against GirsOn.
who is accused of carrying concealed
weapons. lie IS ont on $50 bond.
Ioranger and Gallavin were in Cad
lilac car which was owned by Phil Chey-
allipr of Helent a stock man. Gallavln
told his friends that Chevalier had no
thing to do with the affair.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11

In response. the Republican nominee
made two speeches praising the loyalty
and attanmcuts of the nations negro
citizenry and promising that the federal
government will not fail the American
negro, He asked that they make ser
vice to the country the every day stand
ard of their citizenship. and declared his
abhorrcnce of the use of brutal and un-
lawful violence" against the black race
or any other class.
In several private conferences Scua-
tor Harding also heard the grievances
of various negro leaders and assured
them he would make careful study of
the situation. Lynching and segregation
of negro federal employees were two of
the things for whose suppression the
visitors made particular plea.
Conventions of negro Raptists in SeS-
sion at Columbus and indianapolis sent
the largest delegations aud a camp meet
ing spirit ruled the days celebration.
The first group came up singing Hard
ing Will Shine Tonight" in parody of a
revival hymn and "Amcns" and Halle
iuhahas" floated heavenward with "Oh,
boys" and You tell ems" as the sue
cession of orators poured out their pro
fessions of loyalty to the party of Lin
coin and Grant
Henry Lincoln Johnson Republican
headed the group from the national Bap-
tist convention at Columbus, which ar
rived during the morning and was the
first to be addressed by the nominee.
The afternoon speech was to repre-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
SOVIET RUSSIA
No PLACE FOR
SNEDE TRADES
Metal Workers Commit
tee Reports Adversely
to Migration Scheme.

Washington. Sept. 10-Swndish work
ers have been advised against emgrat-
ing TO Russia by a committee represent
ing the Swedish metal trades which went
to Russia last May TO inquire into labor
conditions there with A. view TO the
emigration of 5000 skilled Swedish
workmen.
The committee, in its report published
Thursday in Stockholm and received
here hy the state department. declared
it found the Briansk district of Russia
wholly unsuitable for colonization, as
sanitary conditions were unsatisfactory
and food scarce, with little prospect Of
improvement
Industries in the Tral region, the
committee reports. are .depiorably mis-
managed. many mines fun of water,
factory equipment stolen and the people
Respondent.
The bolshevik authorities in Petro-
grad, according to Baltic advices re-
ccived by the state department Friday.
regard civilians who seek food for them
selves as food spectators, and the
extraordinary commission. vested with
absolute powers. has adopted a merci-
less policy in dealing with such cases.
A sentence Of three years at hard labor
is threatened by the soviet to all persons
found carrying as much as a pound Of
potatoes for their own use.
The markets and food shops of petro-
grad are kept closed by order of the
bolshevik authorities and smuggling Of
food supplies is common. The food
situation III Petrograd is described as
steadily growing worse.
Capital punishment has been evoked
under the arbitrary powers of the soviet
to deal with spies and those charged
with counter revolutionary activities aud
even those charged with being con
firmed spectators" and thieves" Peas
ants who seek to recover grain requisite
oned from them by the soviet govern
mani arn nunishRhln with denth
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11

The message vas addressed to Philip
Murray. vice president of the Z. NJ. W.
and other union leaders and contained
an unqualified refusal by the president
TO accede to their request that he bring
about a renewal of negotiations with the
employers over wage scales.
Scranton, Pa Sept. 1O.-Within three
days every anthracite mine worker win
be on vacation" according to leaders of
the vacation movement. This action,
they say, will be the miners answer to
President Wilson's refusal to reopen the
award Of the anthracite commission
which failed to satisfy the workers. 1t
was said meeting would be called with
in few days to receive the answer Of
President Wilson.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
Mexico to Settle
Petroleum Matter
With United States

Washington. Sept. 10--An ulti-
mate settlement Of the petroleum
controversy between the Mexican and
United States governments satisfac
tory to both countries is expected by
DIR. A. Tore Diaz, recently appoint
ed Mexican minister to Brazil. now
in Washington on his way 10 his new
post DR. Tore DiaZ, who was con
fidontaI agent in Washington Of the
revolutionary movement that over
threw President Carranza, in discuss
ing the oil question said:
II am convinced that satisfac-
tory arrangement based on rea-
sonable and sound Interpretation Of
the law will ultimately be reached"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11

The governor arrived aboard a special
train from Spokane, where he entered
the state from Montana and delivered
here the third set address of the day.
He had spoken twice in the forenoon at
Spokane. once to crowd of first voters
and again at the Interstate fair, and late
this afternoon at Pasco.
League Not Local
Governor Cox declared that the Lea
que of Nations, instead Of being Brit
sh league" or a "Wilson league, as he
said the Republicans have charged IS
really the product Of certainly no less
than 800 of the best minds in all the
civilized nations" He declared that sev-
eral of the leaders of the Republican
party had an active part in its torma-
lion. mentioning in this connection form
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
Former Emperor
William Expresses
Revengeful Intent

Berlin. Sept. 1O.-An extraordin-
ary declaration by former Emperor
William. made on the grounds of his
residence at Doom, is reported by
Forwaerts in story purporting to
emanate from a Prussian junker who
recently visited him
It is stated that the former en-
peror was chopping tree when he
suddenly exclaimed. as be struck fur
ious blows with his axe:
This is the way heads will fly to
the right and left when ] return to
Germany"
Commenting on the remark Vor-
waerts says:
at shows Wilhelm in all his old
greatness as politician
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
TREASURE STATELEADS
I'm SILVER PRODUCTION
100000 Firms
and individuals
Pay Income Tax

Washington, Sept 10.-More than
100000 firms and individuals are
paying income taxes this year, &C
cording to figures made public to
night by the bureau Of internal rev
enue. These figures also reveal that
practically 100000 taxpayers have
already paid their income taxes in
full
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
Harding and Cox
Face to Face in
Sundays Tribune

Cox and Harding have just written
exclusive signed statements for The
Tribune, next Sunday, what they think
of each others qualifications for the
White House.
Writes Governor Cox: II think
Senator Harding is man of great
personal charm,-but."
Says Senator Harding: "Mr. Cox
has been an able goyernor,-but."
The opinions of the two candi-
dates will be presented on the same
page In the Sunday Edition of The
Tribune.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11

Burton h. Wheeler, Democratic nominee
for governor. who had a brief passage
at arms with Judge ! r Jones, intro
dueer of the resolution referred TO. Mr..
Wheeler received Il warm reception when
he declared that he was a Ieffersonian
Democrat, and pledged himself unequiva-
ealy to Cox and Roosevelt and said that
he had always been q Democrat and ex-
pected To remain one. Then turning
dramatically to Judge Jones he said:
Judge Jones. | realize that there are
Democrats who are violently opposed to
candidates who have been indorsed hv
the Nonpartisan league. | ask Won now
will you support candidate, in fact
several candidates who solicited the in
dorsement Of the Nonpartisan league and
failed To obtain il, or will you support a
man for governor who never Solicitated
the Endorsement but received it,"
Condemns Merchants Body.
Judge Jones replied:
Il shall support the national ticket
and use my judgment on the state tick
ct
I'm glad YOU are going to use your
own Judgment rctorted Mr. Wheeler
for there are Democrats. I fear. who
will not use their judgment. but instead
that Of the profiteer's league, the Nom
tana Development association.
That organizations indorsed a ticket
and had a slate in the primaries and
they are opposed To all who are not sat
isfactory to them. They were here in
business while our boys were fighting
Continued on Page EigbD
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
PRESIDENT DEFINES
NATIONS ATTITUDE
TO"VACATION" TERM
Says Can Not Look World in Face if Anthracite
Mems Request for Reopening Wage Question
Is Granted; Threats Made That in Three Days
Every Miner in Hard Coal Field VIII Take Rest

Washington Sept O-Presden Wilson defined the federal
governments attitude toward the vacation strike the anra
cite coal industry Friday union leaders in which
he declared that we could not look the world the face Justify
actions people and conscience yielded
iota to the in the anthracite coal fields.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
REPUBLICANS GATHERING.

Helena. Sept 10.-Repnbicans in
Guiding Joseph NJ Dixon, of Missoula,
the, gubernatorial nominee, are gathered
here Friday night for the state conven-
ton which is to be held tomorrow. A
large attendance is forecast. A platform
is to be adopted and the state committee
men selected.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
DEMOCRATS INDORSE
WHEELER, WELCOME
n. 2. AND LABOR MEN
Keynote of Platform Adopted at State Convention
Is Declaration for Anti Profiteering Legislation;
Opposition Voiced to State Ticket by Jones Of
Rosebud Is Voted Down
Special to The Daily Tribune.

Helena Sept 0Old line Democratic leaders and office
holders ticket candidates ndored by the Nonpasan
and Labor leagues met Helena Friday the Democratic state
adopted platform the keynote of which anti
proeerng legislation ndorsed Cox for president Roosevelt for
president B. K Wheeler for and the entire state
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
Camp Meeting Spirit Ruled Day
At Senator Harding's Home AS
Negroes Pledge Nominee Support

Marion Sept 10Fve delegations of negro Republicans rep
resentng organizations the the north and south
gathered at Senator Hardng front porch Friday and pledged him
their support several hours of characteristic demonstrations
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-11
REPUBLICAN METHODS
CLAIM EQUAL SHARE
WITH NATIONS LEAGUE
Nominee Asserts Publisher Cowles of Spokane
Will be Called Before Senate Committee to Tell
of Proven Quota Assignment for Washington;
Tabloid Addresses Delivered at Many Places.

Wala Waa WASH Sept 10-Defense Of the League of Ma
shared with discussion of Republican campaign methods
occupied the attention of Governor Cox of Ohio Democratic
the presidency his address here Friday night
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Ship Much Stock.

Jewell Record: Jewell is rapidly
becoming Il livestock shipping point OF
considerable Importance, as indicated
by the large amount of stock that Is
being shipped from this place. Since
Jan 1 of this year one of the local
buyers. Lars Peterson. alone has ship
ped out considerably over Il third OF II
million dollars worth of stock. Lars
since Jan. 1 has shipped 132 carloads
of hogs and 10 cars Of cattle. EStimat-
ing the hogs at an Average OF S22oo
prr lead and cattle ut $1,000 per load.
that totals $310.4O0 of livestock. Or
the 49, loads of hogs Lars has shipped
this year. only ten loads were sold
through the commission men ut tn"
Chicago stock yards, all of the balance
being sold directly to packers. thus say
ing commission charges and enabling
Mr.. Peterson to pay that much higher
prices to farmers for their livestock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
FORM REPUBLICAN
W0MEN'S MOTOR CORPS
Mrs. w. w. Pearce in Charge
of Auto Service for
Voters.

Republican women voters OF the
county are to be taken to the polls OF,
Nov. = in automobiles. and Mrs. w. w
pcurcc has been placed in charge of
the motor corps service throughout the
county by the county women's chair
man, Mrs. W. T.. Brown.
Mrs. Pearce is Il dependable Republi-
can worker and will carefully organize
the motor corps in each precinct of the
county in order that every Republican
woman may have means OF going to the
polls and casting her vote for Harding
and Coolidge.
The list of Republican women. made
available by the recent canvass of the
G. O. T. women's committee, will be of
assistance TO the motor corps III ascer-
tanning that no Republican women are
missed and that all have an opportun-
ity to ride to the polls
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Old RESIDENT
PASSES away.
Lars Larson Dies at Home of
Step Son Following an
Attack of Bright's
Disease.
20 YEARS OF AGE
Widow, six Step Children
and two Sisters Sur
vive Him.
20 YEARS OF AGE

Lars Larson. aged seventy years, died
Sunday morning at 10 :45 o'clock at the
home of his step son, James J. Kol-
beck, 1907 Second street, following a
long illness. Death resulted from
Bright's disease.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the
kOlbeck residence.
Lars Larson was born. April II. 1850,
in Denmark, where he resided until
1885 at which time he came to this
country, coming directly to Webster
City. His first wife died three years
ago. In 1919. he married Mrs. May
Young by whom he is survived. Six
step children are also left to mourn his
death. They are Hans KOl5eck OF Fort
Dodge, Mrs Martin Benson Of Mime
apolis, and James J. Kolbeck, Roy
Young, Harold Young and Miss Mabel
Young, all of this city. He also leaves
two sisters, one residing in Spencer.
Iowa, and the other in Denmark.
Mr.. Larson was employed by the
Closz Manufacturing company. but had
quit work three months ago on account
Of ill health. His death will be mourn
ed by many friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
A Serious Collision,

A serious collision occurred Saturday
evening southwest of the city when a
truck driven by Dcnsel Fisher. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. \. Fisher, and a Ford
touring car driven by Ernest Schweppe.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schweppe.
crashed together in the dark. The
force of the impact threw Mr.. Schweppe
headlong through the windshield, cut
ting his leg to the bone. Mr.. Fisher
received long cash on his head and
was also severely bruised and cut.
Both were driving without lights when
the accident happened. The vehicles
were so jammed together that 1t was
necessary to secure another car to pull
them apart. so'ta' >F