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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
APPEAL HEARING
STARTED. TODAY
Controversy Now Involves
More Than
100000.

The petitioners appeal in the Johr
C. McWilliams estate case com
menced today in district court before
Judge. A. ]. Cole OF Fargo, continu.
ing the battle for the fortune left BY
John c. McWilliams, wealthy Agnes
township farmer. Attorneys for both
sides are anxious to expedite the .ap.
peal and an effort will be made tc
complete it this week.
In this case judgment was render
ed in county court several months
ago for Mrs. Reina O'Brien of Rus
sci. N. D.. cross petitioner. Mrs
O'Brien was judged the daughter and
next to kin and heir at law Of the
decedent on. the grounds that she is
the natural daughter OF Mr.. McWil-
liams.
George E. McWilliams, brother of
deceased and respondents. including
other relatives are appealing from
the judgment in county court. The
respondents are Catherine l. Shee-
han. Theresa J. Britton, Beatrice F.
Purcell. Esther c. Ahlgren; Richard,
Edward. John, Marguerite and Grace
Kelly.
100000 Fortune.
The fortune involved in the con-
troversy was estimated at about
$4,000 at the time Of J.. C. McWil-
liams' death but more recent esti-
mates place the estate at consider
ably more than 100000. Since the
case first started there has been a
steady income from securities and
farm lands amounting to thousands
of dollars.
Attorneys could not agree this
morning to accept transcripts Of the
testimony taken in county court so
all witnesses but one will be called to
the witness stand during the present
term of court. Deposition of the
testimony Of Isaac Coburn was taken
at Lartmore several months ago and
since that time he has died. A
transcript of Mr.. Coburn's testimony
will probably Of necessity be included
in testimony offered by the cross-pe-
toner.
The case now under appeal has
attracted considerable attention
throughout the northwest, it dates
Jack thirty-three years and includes
evidence submitted in a breach of
promise suit instigated at that time.
Oid skeletons" were revealed when
MISS M1nnie Hall, mother of the
cross-petitioner, gave testimony IN
u here regarding her acuuaint-
ance with the late Mr.. McWilliams
more than thirty years g
Few Other Gases.
Judge A. T. Cole stated TODAY that
there would be few other cases heard
at this term of district court. A few
oe1ault cases may be brought up.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
Additional Markets
GRAIN.

Minneapolis. March Grain trad
ers construed the government figures
on farm reserves as bearish, and mar
kets had successive nervous breaks
and rallied. The first nov was DOWN
ward but a quick turn followed on
resting order buying. Then profit tax
ing became general mand markets
broke sharply under yesterdays close.
Oats rejected disappointment over the
larger reserved than expected and
early advance was slight while May
easy l 1-4c under last close ON the
etnac Rye was on I s-sc early. RAJ
lied 1-2 over yesterdays close and
broke Sc from top price. Barley show
ed Independent strength. based on
marked Improvement In the cash mar
ket, and May bulged ; Lac before
weakness in other markets caused Z
reaction. F.
Demand for spring wheat held up
and with offerings late, there vas :
frm market around yesterdayB best
prices. few sales OF sharper varieties
higher.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
Reserve Officers To
Have Lapel Buttons

Lapel buttons for United States
army reserve officers which may be
placed on sale within about two
months have been authorized. ac-
cording to information received today
by Sergt J.. Grodzinsky at the re-
cruiting Office.
The buttons will be one-half inch
In diameter and feature the letters
U. S. r. Thu letters in unison on the
button somewhat resemble the form
of q shield. The letters are cupped.
80 u to allow the second enamel
color to appear between the gold or
gilt outline around each letter. The
button is bordered with gold or gilt.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
Birdzell Addresses
Law School Class

Luther r. Birdzell of Bismarck, as
sociate justice of the state supreme
court, addressed the University Law
school class in court practice, his
afternoon. Mr.. Birdzell was former
~ connected with the law school
faculty.
This noon MIR. Birdzell was guest
OF his law fraternity, Phi Delta Phi,
at a luncheon at the Frederick hotel.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
Railroad Laborers
Decide Against A
Strike AT This Time

Chicago, March 9.-There will be
no strike by the $4,000 railroad
in a national meeting here, j. b. NAL
10y, q grand vice president. said to-
day. The grand lodge heads voted
to abide by. the decision Of, their
president and executive board to
give the Esch-Cummins rail bill q
trial and to try for better wages by
peaceful methods before resorting to
8. walkout, t1t.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
OIL co.
AGENTS OUTLINE
PLANS OF SEASON

Spring and summer selling plans
Inc other business problems were dis
cussed at the opening sessions Of Bar
ties Northern OIL company agents here
today. The meetings will continue this
evening and Wednesday.
Practically all Bartles Oil agents OF
the district q attending the meet
ings at which work for the spring and
summer will be outlined and various
plans discussed. Optimism seems to be
the keynote Of the meetings which
are being held at the company's Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
FUNERAL SERVICES
THIS MORNING FOR
CLINTON M'CRATH

Funeral services for the late Gin
ton Robert McGrath. aged IL, whose
death occurred in the city Sunday,
Z, were held this morning at 9
o'clock from St Mary's Catholic
church, Rev. Father Fletcher ~officiat-
ing. Six little classmates Of the de-
ceased were the p~allbearers. They
were Masters James Kelly. Clarence
Boo, Leonard Larson, Gayard Dodson,
Clifford Lowe and Wallace Butler.
Death took place from diabetes
Sunday at the home of the boys par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McGrath,
South Fifth street. John McGrath, an
uncle of Hannah, N. D., was in the
city for the funeral.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
HARD 10 KEEP MN.

Victoria, B. c., March 0.-In adj
ton to high rates Of pay and three
meals asday, Vancouver Island log
gtng Clamps are serving their. en-
ployes With doughnuts and cofHee IN
the middle Of the morning and about
$3.50 o'clock with afternoon tea cakes
and pastry delicacdes. IN m effort to
retain the services Of the men. Ems
ployers state that development work
= being impeded by the sdifacuIty ii
getting men and It 10 necessary to
make many concessions X sufficient
number are to be held TO keep up with
the work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
For Absent
Voter. Not Received

Absent voters ballots for dele
gates, national committeeman and
presidential electors, have not yet
been received by County Auditor
Hams Anderson, he stated today,
Cards of sample ballots viii be
posted but the official posters can
o be secured at this time as they
have not yet been shipped from Bis
marck, according to Mr.. Anderson.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
G. @. P. Committee Met
Late Monday Afternoon

Members Of the Grand Forks
County Republican committee held a
meeting at the city hall late Monday
afternoon.
Republican inspectors were desig-
mated for most Of the precincts Of the
county for the primary election to be
held March 16. What vacancies re-
main wNl be filled before the cleo
ton.
Tho general political situation was
discussed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
STATE PLACES REOPFNEn

St Paul, Mimi. March s.-State
institutions. closed to visitors for sew
eral months on account of the flu.
today were ordered again open to
visitors by the state board of control.
The board considers that the danger
of transmitting. the flu through the
states wards was over
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09

BERLIN HAS 3,so1,2s5 PEOPLE.
Washington. March S.-The city
OF Berlin with the adjacent districts
now includes a~,so1,2s57 Inhabitants,
lin press which published results of
the census started October 8. 1918.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
W0MEN'S STATUS
IS MADE CLEAR
Regarding Voting at City
Election in Opinion by
G. A. Bangs.

In order to make clear the status
Of voters especially women, in the
city election to be held March 16, an
opinion covering several of the
points on which there appears to be
some doubt in the minds of many
people was issued today by City AT
torney George A. Bangs.
THE OPINION.
.. March .. 1890.
w. H Alexander, City.
My Dear Mr.. Alexander:
Women, Otherwise qualified as
to age, residence, citizenship,
etc. may vote for all city Offices
other than police magistrate and
city justices of the peace at the
next ensuing city election; such
voters should be registered but
If not registered their votes may
be sworn In under the machin.
cry of the election laws.
Chapter 254 s. L. 1917. so far as
is material, provides: "All women,
citizens OF the U. s. Of the age of I'll
years or upward shall be
allowed to vote. = for presi-
dental electors and for
officers of cities . . (except
police magistrates and city justices
Of the peace.)
shall be provided for women, which
ballots shall. to the extent Of which
said women shall vote, as aforesaid,
be the same as those provided for
male voters both as to candidates and
special questions submitted. At n
such election where registration is
required women shall register in the
same manner as the male voters"
This law was taken bodily from
the Illinois statute which was sus-
tanned in: Scown vs. Czarnecki, 264
II. sos; LOG N. E. 276; l. R A. 1915
B.. 274: Ann. Cas-. 1915 A. 772.)
And has been sustained by our own
supreme court as applied to village
officers in: Spatgen vs.. O'Nefl Nov.
2. 1879 169 N. W. 4e1.
General Rules.
To recapitulate:
1. The polls for the city cleo
ton will be open from s o,Gock
q. m. to s O'Clock p. m. At which
Tune they viii close and no votes
IN the city election can be re-
ceived after 5 O'Clock D. m.
7. All voters, including wom-
en- must be registered but votes
may be received from unrer4s-
tered electors upon the a1Rdaytt
Of the elector supported by the
oath of q Householder and req.
tsteTed voters Of the prectnct a.
provided in section 1896 G. II.
1918.
g.. Voters must vote in the
ward in which they reside on
election day and no eaector is
qualified to vote unless he SHAH
nave lived In the precinct at
least 10 days text preceding the
election.
y, Yours respectfully,
-Georgo A. Bans.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09

n1MEAIAl

New York, March S.-Copper
steady. e~lsctrolyti4 SPOT and first
quarter - "a: second quarter 10.
Iron steady ana unchanged.
Antlnn0ny l1.60.
Metal Exchange quotes 90 f1rm.
spot and March s.37Hl- Sid: zinc
steady, East 9Lsuh dslivsty spot
$50 to- $50.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-09
General Rnles.

Houfs RESPECTFULLY,
George A BANS.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
MEXICAN SAY
j. S. AGENT
FAVORABLE
TO SONORA
u. S. Cruisers Reach Destin-
ati0ns; Witness Says Car
rama Government is a
CHASTITY Failure; Juarez
Quiet.

According to an official Mexican
wireless report reaching this city
today. it is believed in the higher
Mexican circles that the American
consular agent in Mazatlan has un-
officially announced himself as be-
ing in favor of the Sonora revolt,
and that he has stated that the
United States will recognize the
Sonora republic.
This information came to the Mex
lean government through the French
consular office it was declared in the
wireless.
1t was also stated that fierce fight
ing had taken place in the southern
parts of Sonora between the forces OF
Carranza and the revolutionary fac.
ton. No results were made public
and no comment was given other than
to state that prominent loyal officer
whose name was withheld, has been
entrenched in a camp with company
Of soldiers, and shut off from supplies
for seven days. Fear has been felt
for their safety and desperate at
tempt will be made to relieve their
present situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
PHELAN WIRES
SEYMOURAbOUT
CAR SHORTAGE
Takes Matter Up Uith M. L.
Barnes of Refrigerator Car
Department and Receives As
SHranceS of Aid.

Joseph F. Seymour, Jr., this morn
ming received second telegram from
Senator Phelan, to whom he wired
several days ago, appealing for help
in the refrigerator car shortage.
Senator Phelan's telegram does not
contain much hope, as he quotes M.
l.. Barnes, refrigerator head, who says
that everything is being done and the
ing fast enough.
The telegram:
Further reference to refrigerator
car shortage Immediately communicat-
ed with w. l.. Barnes, refrigerator car
department, American Railway asso-
citation, Chicago. who wires as fol-
lows:
Telegram received quoting mes
sage from your constituents. Have
conferred with Pacific Fruit Express
company which has contract to fur
nish refrigerator cars for southern
California perishable crops. They ad-
wise that while all orders are not be-
ing filled currently, every day they
are supplying considerable number of
cars for citrus. You appreciate that
early vegetables, which are highly per-
ishable, are now moving from that Sec
tion and we are considerably behind in
the movement of refrigerators to Cali
fornia on account of being seriously
retarded by labor troubles which have
existed for the past three weeks. AS
sure you we are doing everything pos
sible under the circumstances. w. L.
Barnes
Crest assured | will continue to dc
what can to see that the situation is
clarified.
/ "James d. Phelan."
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
WANT HEARING
OF H0LT0N Co.
IN VALLEY CITY
Representatives of Various
Cities Meet and Confer on
Plans for Attitude on Action
of HOltOn POUer COmpany.

Members of the boards of trustees
of three of the Incorporated cities of
Imperial Valley met Tuesday night at
the city hall in Imperial to discuss
what action should be taken toward
sending representatives to the hearing
at Riverside on May 5, the day after
the primary, when the matter of the
application of the Holton Power COM
pany, and others, for a raise of rates
will be cnsidered by the Railroad
Commission.
Those present were Trustees Grif-
fin, Hartshorn, Oakley, and Vreeland,
Of Holtville; Trustee Pitzer of Ell Gen.
tro; and Trustees Peck, Phillips, Gale
and Wilkin of Imperial; City Attorney
j. S. Larew of Ell Centre and City At
torney H. N. Dyke of Imperial. Braw-
ley and Calipatria both sent word that
they were unable to be represented.
After considerable discussion it was
decided that each city be urged to
send one or more representatives to
the hearing and that a strong effort
be made to secure the adjournment of
the hearing from Riverside to Ell Cen
tro or some other Valley town, for the
purpose of taking up the Hilton Power
cmpany applicatin for raise. it being
believed by those present that service
is the most important basis to be con-
sidered on an application of this kind;
that the application of the Holton Pow
er company should be considered sep
arate and distinct from the others and
should be made to stand upon it's own
merits.
Every councilman attending last
nights meeting approved the plan of
making the gatherings permanent
institution. A query will be sent to
each board of trustees for their views
regarding the suggestion, and il
deemed advantageous similar sessions
will be held from time otime for the
consideration Of problems of city gov
ernment and management common te
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
Sheriff Sued
for Neat Sum

The Jail was depopulated this
morning of officers while the suit of
w. M. King versus Sheriff Applestill
was in progress. King is charging
the sheriff with illegally detaining
him from December 26 to January "a
with no charge being filed against
him. He asks $6,225 damages.
During the testimony it developed
that he had been in the Idaho Jail for
25 months and also that no charge
was filed at the request of his own
attorney.
District Attorney E. r. Simon and
Deputy Chas. Scott are defending the
sheriff and J. T. Reed is conducting
the prosecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
NO UNDERSTANDING
WORKS HARDSHIP
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Lack
of satisfactory understanding between
publishers and print paper manufac-
turers is held responsible in part for
the present paper shortage by Paul
Patterson, publisher Of the Balti-
more Sun, in testimony before the
senate committee. Patterson said
that when the increased price Of
paper was necessary three years ago,
paper manufacturers failed to take
the publishers into their confidence
with the result an agitation was
started for public control Of the paper
industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
LIQUOR CASES
CL0GCOURTS
. PORTLAND,
OREGON
Fresno Watches Gallon after
Gallon of Regular Booze
Roll in the Cutters; Many
New Cases.
(By Associated Pressl

(By Associated Press)
PORTLAND, April 29.-Federal
revenue agents and prosecuting
authorities admitted today they
were unable to try half the illegal
distilling cases of Portland vicin-
ity and that the federal courts
might become clogged with cases
of this character.
The federal grand jury recently
returned more than q score of in
dictments for alleged violation Of the
liquor laws.
Since Monday when this report
was submitted 40 new moonshining
liquor cases have been brought before
the United States attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
VOTE FOR JOHNSON

Every registered voter, whether
registered as a republican, de
clined to state" democrat, inde-
pendent or progressive, may cast
a vote at the May primary for
Hiram Johnson for the republican
nomination for president.
This may be done by calling for
a republican ballot and the elec-
ton officers will instruct you.
Every Californian on next Tues
day may have a hand in aiding in
CalifOrnia's first big opportunity
to put a trusted son in the White
House.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
Why I An, For
johnson
(By Geo. H. Banta, senior member of
the firm of Banta & Banta and
vice president of the American
Legion,


vice president of the American
Legion.)
Hiram w. johnson is one of those
virile, two fisted men of the West. A
man of political vision, resourceful,
and unafraid to fight for what he
thinks is right. He is a man of the
people, with the hopes, fears, and as
pirations of the ordinary citizen. a
man who stands for the will of the
majority, but not afraid to fight with
the minority when he thinks the min
ority is right.
AS governor of California, johnson
set the pace in progressive legisla-
ton that has been praised and fol-
lowed in sister states. Opposed at
first by vested interests, that are
always afraid of innovations in leg
islation, the wisdom of his policy,
and breadth of vision is demonstrated
by the fact that most of those who
opposed him at first, have now become
his ardent supporters, because his
measures worked out to the better
ment of all.
greater efficiency in prosecuting the
war W q SUCCESSFUL 1lllSN. After
the war, he used all the power at his
command to bring the boys back as
quickly as possible. He understood
the boys, and fought for them, anc
they in turn appreciate him as {
| fighter and as friend.
Hiram w. Johnson is not spendin,
his time worrying over European
affairs. We have few problems O
our own. He believes that if we cleal
our own back yard we may be in
better position to help our neighbor.
He is not one to waste his time
driveling sentimentality, but is rathe
a man of action, an American fightin
for America. A great writer O
ethics has said that mans fir,
duty is to himself, second to h
family, and third to his country.
is not immoral for one to stand f,
his own country above all 9th
nations. fiji
america First is johnson
slogan, than which there can be
better.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
5000 INVITATIONS TO
SOCIETY WEDDING

NEW YORK, April 29.-The eyes
of society were focused on the we'd
ding today at ST. Thomas church of
Miss Rachael LittlefOn of Chatta-
nO0ga, Tenn, and Cornelius Wander
bilt, Jr. Five thousand invitations
have been issued including several
hundred doughbOys who served with
the groom in France.
The wedding cake provided is said
to be the largest in the world. Gifts
have been received valued at over
S1,OOO,OOO.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
ATTEMPTS TO MAKE
MAY l STRIKE DAY
(By Associated Pressl

PARIS, April 29.-Extremists who
have obtained control of the railroad
workers federation are attempting to
make May / the date for national
strike. 1t is claimed by the leaders
of the extremists that the May Day
celebration will be the starting point
for an unlimited general strike for the
naturalization of public utilities.
LIFE
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
FRENCH AMBUSHED

PARIS, April 29.-The officials
account of the French retreat from
Urfa, Asia Minor, confirm the
reports that the retreating column
was ambushed although the French
had agreed with the Turks, which
they believed would ensure safe
retirement. The French left IUrfa
only when food and water was
lacking after sustained seige of
two months.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
CARRANZA A FAILURE

WASHINGTON, April 29-The
Carranza government has been a
ghastly failure, S. Hopkins, Wash
ington attorney. formerly consul for
Carranza told the senate committee.
Mr.. Hopkins said the Mexican leader
had failed to keep all promises and
neither pacified the country nor in
augurated any reforms which he ad-
vocated before taking power.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
INCREASE TAX ON
LIQUOR, CIGARETTES
(By Associated Pressl.

MANILA, P. l., April 29.-The Phil
ippine legislature at it's recent extra
session passed bill increasing the
tax on liquor, cigars, and cigarettes,
an denacted law increasing the rev.
enue derived from tax on incomes, by
reducing the exemption for single
persons from $4,000 to $4,000, and for
married persons from $4,000 to $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
UNION CLOTHES TO
ADMIT MEMBERSHIP
(By Associated Press)

SPOKANE, Wash, April 29.--
Percentage Of union made and label
led wearing apparel will determine
acceptance of delegates elected by
unions of this city to the central
labor council, according to q plan
adopted by the council and referred
to the local unions for their approval.
Under the proposed plan, dele
gates would be subjected to examine
ton by committee of the council
when they presented themselves for
membership. Unless at least 60 per
cent of their garments bore union
label, they would be denied q seat.
Women delegates would be except
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
BULLETINS
SEVERE BLOCKADE

TRIEST, April 29.-The blockade
which Fiume is now undergoing is
the most severe to which it has
been subjected. Communications
are completely cut. Regular Ital-
ian troops tore up sections of the
railway, and brought machine gun
guards to the frontier. Messages in
and out of the city are forbidden.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
TABOR CASE TO JURY
(By Associated Press

(by ASSOCIdteu PTeSSJ
PAW PAW, Mich, April 29.--The
case of Mrs. Sarah Tabor, 80 years
old, charged with manslaughter in con-
nection with the death of her daugh-
ter, Maude Tabor Virgo, was given
to the jury today. Mrs. Tabor was
arrested in Eureka, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
ALL is QUIET

Ell PASO, Tex, April 29.-All is
tranquil in Juarez today after night
of uncertainty as to what the attitude
of the garrison there would assume
toward the Sonora revolution. Offic-
ers and men reiterated their loyalty to
the federal government and that that
no shift was contemplated.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-29
TITLED MEN ESCAPE

Nby associated PreSS)
TOXIC, April 29.-Among 293 Rus
sian refugees who have arrived at
Gensan from Vladivostok is a party
of ten titled men who, soon after the
death of Emperor Nicholas, escaped
to Vladivostok. They have plan to
restre monarchy in Russia. it is said,
and from Toxic will send representa-
tives to London, Shanghai and other
points.