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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
MODIFIED LODGE DRAFT
OF TREATY PROVISOS
BASIS FOR ITS RECALL

with those notifications will not be
reached. it was said. until Saturdays
conference of democratic friends Of tn~
treaty and. perhaps. not then. The
general opinion prevails however. that
the changes worked out il the unofficial
committee negotiations will prove sat
isfactory to a majority Of democratic
senator's.
Acceptance Of the bipartisan modifi-
cations by both republicans and dem
ocrats is considered as likely 70 Lar
row diferepces to few Of the promn-
ent issuess In some quarters it pre-
dicted that agreement will be reached
without much delay on all but two OF
the fourteen reservations proposed for
incorporation in the ratifications.
These two relate to Article 10 and
the Monroe doctrine. on which republi-
can leaders assert ther determination
to accept no modification. while the
democrats are equally emphatic in their
declaration that modification will be
necessary if the treaty is to be ratified.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Mexico Asked to Raise
Oil Taxes Which Lure
Y. S. Capital, Is Story

Mexico City. Feb. 6.-Sugge stions
that petroleum production taxes be in
creased have been received by the
Mexican government from the Texas
and Oklahoma Oil association. Govern
ment officials are not inclined to follow
this suggestion, the Excelsior today re-
ports.
The plan was sent 10 President Car
rama in letter which. according 10
the newspaper states the association as
serted that lower rates Of taxation in
Mexico were injuring American COM
panies. which are withdrawing capital
from the United States for investment
under better conditions in this country.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
MERCHANT JOIN
T0REDUCE COST
0FFR|SC0L|v|NC
Will Drop Improvements
and Retain Old Price
on Rising Stocks.

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-John H. At
wood. special assistant attorney general
Investigating living costs in the West.
has been recalled to Washington for a
conference with Attorney General
Palmer.
According to Atwood. three organiza-
tons of San Francisco retail merchants,
including the big dealers in clothing.
drygoods and shoes have combined in
campaign to reduce living costs. Atwood
said several large stores have agreed to
hold up contemplated improvements. ag-
gregating in one case. 81 100000, SO
that selling costs may be kpet down.
agreed not to mark up prices on goods
on hand when an advance in price in
that commodity is announced
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

Washington. Feb. 6.-The modified
Lodge reservations, agreed on tenta-
lively but then abandoned by the BIZ
partisan committee. most likely will he
basis on which consideration of the
Icace treaty Will be resumed next week
in the senate.
Republican leaders, after series Of
conferences with their party colleagues.
decided to take the initiative on the
senate floor in suggesting adoption of
the bipartisan committees modifica-
tions of the Lodge reservations. Al
though it is expected under the de-
cision that the original republican res
ervations will be attached to the treaty
when it is referred to the foreign rela-
tions committee. it is understood Sen
ator Ltdge. of Massachusetts. the re-
publican leader, will present the modi-
fled draft as substitute after the COM
mittee has reported
Definite decision as to whether tho
dcmocrsts~will accept the reservations
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

Call 1900, 900 Into Fight.
Every craft affiliated with the fedora
ton will be called on to join in the po-
litical fight it was added, and congress
sioral districts will be actively can
vassed and sn army of organizers will
be put in the field. The federation now
claims a membership Of more than L.
600 600.
In addition the campaign will he
carried into state and local primaries
and elections and an attempt made to
obtain governors. judges and legisla-
lures well disposed toward labor.
No Third Party Movement.
Labor leaders explained that while
an effort will be made to enlist the
support of the farmers. no third party
movement is considered advisable. No
attempt to reach an agreement will be
addressed directly to the workers them
selves. it was said. The cooperation of
friendly state and local farm organi-
cations. however. is hoped for. particu
larly in North Dakota, Minnesota and
states. where the Non-Par-
tisan league has gained hold and IN
New York. South Carolina and other
states having strong farmers organi-
cations.
Plumb Plan Behind Move.
Chiefs of the four big railroad
brotherhoods, now in Washington 70,
wage conferences with the director
general. SHE'D at any political discus
sicn when asked if the railroad en-
ployes were aligned with the fedora
ticn in the contemplated fight
On the other hand. Saturdays issue
of Labor. the Official organ of the
Plumb plan league. will have as its
leading editorial call to "eO,0OO,O0O
wage earners and farmers to organize
now to elect their quota of congress-
men H. F.. Willis, chairman OF the
legislative committee of the brother
hoods, and l.. +. Sheppard. president of
the conductors, are members of the
board of Labor.
Have Votes, Mean to Get Offices.
The editorial declares that there
should be at least 200 workers and
farmers in congress instead of the
lawyers, the bankers. the trust barons
and the mine operators now holding
seats
Labor and the farmers have the
votes" the editorial says. They only
need 20 mobilize the votes for results.
They should begin to organize now. 1t
will be too late after the primaries
,lose. And there never was grearer
reason for such union and for sucn
an action than now"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
|. w. w. CHALLENGES JURY
BAILIFF AND GUSTS HIM

Montesapo. Wash. Feb. 6.-Twclye
members Of the special venire drawn for
the trial Of II alleged members of the
/. w. W. charged with the murder of
Warren o. Grimm. Centralia armistice
day parade victim. were examined at the
short session of court here. Friday only
one talesman. A. r. johnson. former
cigar dealer Of Hoquiam, remaining seat
ed as an alternate juror.
John Lusk, lumber clerk, Hoquiam. had
been accepted. but he was excused when
the defense exercised one of its peremp-
tory challenges.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
MEXICO INSISTS FLIERS
EXPLAIN DISTANCE OVER
RQRpER: ARE DETAINED.

Douglas. Ariz., Feb. B.-American
Consul Dyer. Of Nogales. has been in
formed by Mexican officials that
Lieutenants Usher and Wolf, American
aviators detained at Nacozari since their
airplanes landed last Wednesday. will
not be released until there has been
further discussion between this govern
ment and Mexico. according to word
received at headquarters Of the Arizona
mill district
1t is said the Mexican government IS
demanding an explanation Of why the
aviators were more tha- 80 miles south
Of the international boundary line.
In the meantime. the lieutenants.
Usher and Wolf. are enjoying virtual
freedom at Nacozari, except that they
cannot leave the city. They are staying
at the principal hotel.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
CONGRESS IS CHIEF GOAL
Of INTENSIVE CAMPAIGN
FEDERATION WILL MAKE
First Aggressive Drive for Office Will Be Made
in Presidential Primary; Aim to Elect State
and National Officials Also; Farmers Aloof,
but R. R. Men in; Aid Of MP League Sought.

Washington Feb 6Pans for the first nation wide aggressive
political campaign by organized labor to control and elect
friendly national and state officials have been made by
mee the American Federation Labor and will be announced
The fight labor officials declare will be bipartisan and
will be launched in the coming presidential primaries
Organization details have been formulated by committee
posed Of the executive council and department presidents of the
federation which had session here for the last
PLANNED IN DECEMBER POWWOW
Samuel Gomper president of the federation said that
panaon of the would be made public Saturday The
committee formulating plans appointed by Mr. Gomper
accordance instruction to the general labor conference held
here last December 49, to put into effect the declaration of prn
cpes" adopted at that time
Representatives in whose record shows them be
unendy organized labor said by members of the
hostile Iabors interests will meet the opposition
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
GRAND JURY EVIDENCE
IN NEWBERRY SCANDAL
PUT BEFORE TRIAL JURY

Newberry men told the grand jury which
returned indictments against them, the
Michigan senator and 131 other
campaigners of 1918 was told in the
trial Of the case here. Friday.
The defense fought hard TO keep the
testimony from the trial jury Martin
W. Littleton was on his feet constantly,
questioning the admissibility of the
evidence and testing the memories of
Higbee and Potta. He was overruled on
the exclusion question. but Judge
Clarence W. Sessions held that the
testimony could be considered in the
present proceedings only against the
three defendants whose grand jury
testimony was rehearsed.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
TUGS TRY TO RESCUE lO4
AS STORM WRECKS BOAT

New York. Feb. 6--Washed by tow
ering waves driven in from the strong
northeasterly gale, leaking and her
wireless all but out Of commission. the
Old Dominion line passenger steamer.
Princess Ann. is lying on sand reef
near Rockaway Point.
On board <are - passengers, who
left Norfolk Thursday for New York,
and crew Of II. Half dozen ocean
going tugs. supplemented by coast guard
life savers are endeavoring to effect
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

Another bank account Of Charles
Floyd was discovered in the Newberry
circulation of nominating petitions for
James w. Helme in the democratic
primary was connected with the local
Newberry organization by testimony In
addition there was evidence regarding
the activities of Paul King in his tours
of the state, and the work Of several
field agents was detailed by witnesses.
The court indicated that the testimony
on Floyd's bank accounts would be
stricken ont unless the prosecution
shows connection between them aad
Floyd's duties as head of the Grand
Rapids center Of the Newberry
campaign.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
UNION LABOR OUT TO CONTROL POLITICS
INDEPENDENTS CALL EQRUON OF FORCES TO WAR TOMEY
Lessons in Voting
Changed; Partisans
Scent Propaganda

Seattle, Feb. Bipartisan feeling
has heen found so strong in crowds
around exhibition voting machines
here that demonstrators have been
ordered by Thomas Irving, custodian
Of the machines, to stop voting In the
mayoraIty column when showing
their audiences how to cast their
ballots.
The demonstrators, to illustrate
how to use the machines, have been
casting sample ballots for the three
candidates. All three had friends in
the crowds and 1t was said all the
friends wanted the names Of their
favorites used. Shouts Of disap-
proval arose as the various can
didates were voted upon and charges
reached Mr.. Irving that demonstra-
tors were showing fav0ritism and
were using the machines for propa-
ganda purposes.
Exhibition machines have been To-
Gated in the public library lobby, the
city hall and several department
stores. The three candidates for
mayor are C. B. Fitzgerald, incum-
bent, James Duncan, secretary Of
the Central Labor council, and n. NJ.
Caldwell, former army major.
In the future the demonstrators
will practice on the names of the can
didates for the city council.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

their rescue In the face of a storm
which observers declare is the worst
seen on this coast in many years.
The Princess Anne went aground
early today. The steamer according to
wireless reports. is SO badly damaged
that she may be lost if the pounding
continues Tor another a hours
Wireless reports said that Captain
Seay. of the Princess Anne. had been
seriously injured The vessels position
was considered serious.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Bank Messenger Lost
in Chicago Smoke
With $38, 900 Bonds

Chicago. Feb. 6.-The police to-
night are seeking George France,
bank messenger. who mysteriously
disappeared with $4,000 In Liberty
bonds the property of the Harris
Trust and Savings hank.
The police were undecided whether
France was victim Of robbers in
the fog -darkened loop or whether the
act was voluntary.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
r. r. SHOPMEN STRIKE:
UNLESS DEMANDS ARE
MET IN SEVEN DAYS

Detroit. Feb. 6-The general chair
men of the maintenance of way employees
and shop laborers' union. in conference
here. unanimously approved the proposal
to call nationwide strike, il necessary
to enforce demands for wage increases.
and sent word to Director General Hines
that action would be deferred seven days
pending the outcome of the Washington
conference.
The vote was taken after Allen f.
Barker. grand president, had advised the
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

The jury which will listen to the
evidence was sworn and placed under
the guardianship of three bailiffs.
r. l.. Shelley, regular bailiff of the
court. with II. A. Hildebrant and A. j.
jackson. special baiiffs, were sworn to
take charge of the jurors when they are
out of the court room. Judge John NJ.
Wilson had appointed J. II. Pittinger.
but objection by the defense made in
the chambers of the judge. resulted in
excnsing Pittinger from such service.
Examination of talesmen III an effort
to secure two permanent alternate jurors
is to be resumed tomorrow.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

conferees that representatives of the
union at Washington reported they saw
little chance of agreement with the rail-
road administration.
Should the strike be called. brother
hood officials said their union would
act independently of the other railroad
organizations. They added. however. that
employees in other departments might
soon be thrown out of work if roadbeds
were allowed to go to pieces and shop
forces were crippled.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Hays Resigns as
Coal Miners Head;
Lewis Is Advanced

Washington. Feb. 6.---At a meeting Of
the international executive board Of the
United Mine Workers Of America. Frank
J. Hayes resigned as International presi-
dent Of the Miners union The board
advanced Acting President John J.. Lewis
to the office Of president and Phillip
Murray. president Of the Pittsburgh dis
trict, was chosen vice president
Hayes has been in poor health for
more than q year.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Union Wages S. P. c.
Above Pay in 1913

Washington, Feb. 6.-Union waue
scales In the general trades In 1919
averaged u per cent higher than In
1918; and 55 per cent higher than In
1919 according to a summary Issued
BY tho bureau OF labor statistics.
The regular hours Of labor por
week In 1919 wore per cent less
than in 1918. The figures apply only
to persons employed at time rates,
and not to piece workers.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Northern Pacific
Will Not Accept
Canadian Money

Livingston, Feb. 6-In accordancs
with national policy of the railroad
administration headquarters of the Mon
tana division of the Northern Pacific
In Livingston today issued instructions
to all agents, conductors and others to
refuse to accept Canadian money be-
cause of the present rate of exchange
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
GLOOM OF NIGHT UPON CHICAGO
AS SMOKE PAIL REFUSES TO RISE

the smoke did not rise to its accustom-
cd heights as quickly as it should. Auto
mobiles and street cars, like office
buildings and homes. had to keep all
lights burning. though the street lights
were turned off at the regular hour in
the morning.
Weather observers said the day was
the dapkest within their memory.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
THREATS ON LIFE SEQUEL
TO ACCOUNTING DETER

Ger had received several threatening
letters, warning him not to show him
self in certain middle western cities.
Captain Deter declared the threats
he has received will not deter him
from going west to find the writer's of
them The letters were mailed in IN
Chicago and st. Louis.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

Chicago, Feb. 6.-The darkness OF
night has enveloped Chicago since the
sunset Thursday evening At noon to-
as black as last night, the suns efforts
to pierce the heavy veil of smoke which
hung over the city being unavailing.
The weather bureau explained the
barometric pressure was SO heavy that
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Cases of Influenza
Showing Increase
Above the Average

Helena, Feb. 6-There were IT, in
fluenza cases and six pneumonia cases
reported by wire today to the state
board of health for the q hours ending
Wednesday evening This number is on
eases more than the average reported in
daily reports for the past few days.
Two deaths caused by pneumonia were
also reported
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07

New York. Feb. 6.-Simultaneously
with the announcement at Governors
Island that Captain Karl w. Deter
had been acquitted in ten minutes by a
court-martial on charges of cruelty to
American soldiers at Lemans. it be-
came known that the exonerated Off
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
LOUIS TITUS. FRISCO LAWYER
NAMED TO SHIPPING BOARD

Washington. Feb. 6--Louis Titus. an
attorney Of Sim Francisco. has been
nominated by President Wilson to be Q
member of the shipping board. he ls
also president Of the Skinner and Eddy
Shipbuildins company, OF Seattle.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA
DlCkERiNG FOR PEACE

Stockholm. Feb. 6.--Peace negotiations
between Great Britain and soviet Russia
are now in progress according to state
ment which the Svenska Dagbladet at
tributes to Adolphus Goffe before his
departure from Dorpat, where he headed
the bolsheviki peace delegation.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
ONLY Three YANkS MISSING
IN ACTION IN final REVISION
OF CASUAL TIES; TOTAL 293,o7o

Washington Feb 6.-Complaon of the record Of casualties
OF American expedonay forces the world has been
announced by Adjuant General Harris Since the
the American expedonay the record has been virtually
completed and said further additions corrections
anticipated.
The last added to the list of killed in action
Private Nes Petersen Howard, 3d. and Paul Schmidt kaa
Mch bring the total casualties date follows:
Killed in action, including 3S2 at sea- 34,844.
Died of wounds 1850.
Died of disease %, ,738.
Died from accident and other causes, 5,1O2.
Wounded in action lover $3.50 returning to duty) 423
Missing in action (not including prisoners released
turned), 3.
Total of 293,O7O.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Two Russian Warships
With Refugees Enter
Tsurga Harbor, Japan

Toxic, Feb. 6.-(By The Associ-
ated Press. 1.-TWO Russian Warships
filled Will, General Rosan0ff's offic-
ers and their families, entered
Tsurga harbor Tuesday.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
VIRGINIA EX-GOVERNOR
NOMINATED TO I. c.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Former Gov
ernor Henry c. Stuart. of Virginia. has
been nominated as a member of the 1n-
terstate Commerce commission to sue
ceed James II. Harlan. of Indiana. whose
term has expired.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
Lloyd George Denies
He Has Endorsed Lodge
Treaty Reservations

London Feb. Ga special dispatch
received here from New York states it
is rumored there that Premier Lloyd
George has cabled his acceptance Of
proposed reservations to the Versailles
treaty to Senator Lodge and other
members Of the senate foreign relations
committee. Inquiries at the premier's Of
fetal residence have evoked the reply
that the rumor is not true.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
GETS LICENSE IN HELENA.

Helena, Feb. GA marriage license
has been issued here to Sam Pappas
and 1.alra Taylor, both Of Great Falls.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-07
VILLA SUPPORTS OBREGON.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Francisro Villa
the revolutionary leader in Mexico, has
agreed to support General Alvaro OBJ
regon in his candidacy for the presidency
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-04-30
IRA SMITH SUDDENLY Sue
CuMBs TO PNEUMONIA

The death of Ira. A. Smith which
occurred at his home two miles this
side of Claire City, on Thursday,
April is, 1920, cast gloom over
the community in which he dwelt.
He had not been feeling we'll this
spring. and the day before Easte,
caught q bad cold while bringing,
his children home from veblen
where they attend school. Pneu
monia resulted and his death fol-
lowed.
Ira Smith was born at Custer
Park. Ill.,, March 8, 1867, and came
to Roberts county in company with
his brother Frank, in the spring of
1894. He bought REIMBURSEMENT
and settled on the claim which has
since been his home. In 1901 he
was married to Miss Mayme Neil,
and three children. two girls and a
boy were born to them. By hard
jwork and economy they built up q
OCduCAul nOAlc. anu nc udO dUOut
arrived at that stage where ha
might hope to begin to take things
easy. 1t is sad blow to his family.
He was we'll liked and universally
respected. and was one of those
sturdy pioneers who have helped
build the great state of South
Dakota out OF the raw prairie mat
terial.
The funeral occurred Saturday
from the home, and the burial took
place in the cemetery at Sisseton.
Besides his wife and children Mr..
Smith leaves to mourn his death,
one brother, Frank, living near Old
Ellington, and two sisters who re-
side in Illinois.-Roberts County
Record.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-04-30
Service Men are
Called to Attenti,t,

The drive to round up all of the
disabled service men who have ap-
piled for vocational training, Oh
men have not applied and
should sceive the training. has
been st; .td in South Dakota.
Roy J. MADEIRA. of the Executive
Committee of Birch Post, American
Legion, lAtilba1 has been appoint.
ed by the government as the rep.
preventative of the northeast dis
trict of South Dakota. which terri
tory is Day. Marshall, Roberts and
the north half of Grant county. MIR.
Madera has just returned from
Mimi polls. where he ATTENDED the
conye- oi of the representatives
and where he received the instruc-
tions for his work.
There are $50 cases pending in
this territory, which have not been
entirely completed by the federal
board because of insufficient data
Mr.. MADEIRA will get In touch with
these men and I'LL out the neces-