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New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
FORD WANTS LEASE
 ON MUSCLE SHOALS
Offers $150,OO0,00O to Take Over
 s Govt. Nitrate Plant

Washington, July 15.-a Henry Ford desirous of moving his plant or any considerable part of it from De- |, troit to Muscle Shoals, Ala, because of the possibility of procuring cheap E. water power from the government plant al the latter place?
 The question raised by his offer to the government of $15O,0O0,0OO for a 1O0-year lease on the two dams and nitrate plant now under construction by the government, at the mouth of the Tennessee River. All the iron, @steel and coal his plants could use are within half a days run from Muscle Shoals.
 Secretary of Commerce Hoover has submitted to Secretary of War Weeks q proposal from MT. Ford to taka over the project on lease convert, and use of the nitrate plant for the manufacture of fertilizer and guaran- tee to produce explosives in event of war. The profits of the fertilizer plant would be restricted to per cent. under the lease, and an inde- pendent board, composed ot repre- sentatives of the American Farm Bu- reau, the National Grange and the Farmers Union would see that the maximum is not exceeded.
 The Muscle Shoals project was born of the war. It was designed to har- ness the Tennessee river and to pro- vide plant at which high explosives could be turned out cheaply and quickly for the armies of the United States. It has cost $80,000,000 so far 2 and $28,000,000 more will be expend- ' ed before it is completed.
 MT. Ford would also guarantee the maintenance of the locks and other : works on the Tennessee river which make that stream navigable to Chat tanooga. The $150,00O, 900 payment would be extended over the hundred wear period. MT. Ford would pay 6 per cent interest on $28,0OO, ,000 need ed to complete the project, and would a lortize not only this but the entire cost of the work.
 The offer stipulates that all the power above that necessary for the operation of the fertilizer plant he may utilize in his own business. Just what this means is not clear at this time.
 est in a coal mine near the project, and the Birmingham Steel mills are within short distance of Muscle Shoals. It is believed that if the mSnufacturer desired to do so he could increase his business largely if he secured the lease and further re- duce the cost of the product of his factories. This and the promised re- :, duced price of fertilizer are expected to provide arguments for the offer with the members of congress from rural districts.
 5, Final disposition of the offer rests with congress. In transmitting it to Secretary Weeks, Secretary Hoover Dld yesterday:
 4 Whatever may be the result, MT. Eord's offer does prove what the pub Hc associations have contended-thAt the completion of this project has Ncom mercial value."
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
JUDGE FAILS THE PACKERS. Refuses to Reduce Wages of Men
 Asked by Companies.

Chicago, July 15.-Judge Samuel lschuler arbitrator in the stock yards wage case, yesterday refused to grant a reduction of five per cent an hour in the wages of the 75,000 pack ing house workers, as requested by the company. At the same time he rule1 overtime must be paid for all over forty y-eight hours 8 week.
 Tn second decision the Judge de- clined to set aside reduction of eight cents an hour in the wages of ems p,oyes of the Union Stock Yards of Chicago, made some time ago by the company after it had announced it's withdrawal from the arbitration agree ment. The company later re-entered the. pact, which runs until September
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
RAINBOW VETERANS
 HAVE BIG PARADE
165th Infantrymen in Cleveland As. Take Part in Unveiling of War
 Memorial.

Cleveland, O., July 15.-A business session this morning and a parade this afternoon, followed by the unveiling of monument to Rev. Father James M. Hanley former battalion chap lain of the 165th New York infantry, were on today's program of the sec ond annual convention of the Rain bow Division Veterans association.
 There was little doubt but that the bonus question would come up at the business session, according to the del egates. Many of the delegates have stated they are opposed to cash bonus and advocate care of the dis abled soldiers first.
 After the parade, it had been planned for Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war; Rev. Father Fran ci1 P. Duffy, chief chaplain of the 1f5th infantry, and others to address the veterans from the reviewing 1tand.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
TWO FOUND GUILTY
Both of Accused in Dedham Murder Case Are COnvicted-Protest That They Are Innocent.

Case Are Convicted-Protest That They Are Innocent.
 Dedham, Mass, July 15.-A jury after five hours deliberation yester- day found Niccola Sacco guilty of first degree murder, and Bartolomeo Vanzetti guilty of first degree murder. The men were tried for the killing of d paymaster and his guard in a rob- 1920
 Each of the two defendants was found guilty on each of two indict- ments, one of which charged them jointly with the murder of Paymas- ter Frederick A. Parmenter and the other with the murder of Alessandro Berardelli his guard.
 When the verdict was returned both men were calm but pale. A mo- ment later Sacco, in an outburst, lev eled his finger at the jury and cried: You kill two innocent men," repeat ing this again and again in England and Italian. We are innocent" he said. Vanzetti was silent.
 Mrs Sacco threw herself into her husbands arms as he stood in the dock, clutchin5 him with her hands and wailing hysterically. Several minutes elapsed before she could be taken away.
 Judge Webster Thayer extended to November 1 the time allowed for filing exceptions taken by defense with a view to an appeal. Sentence was temporarily stayed.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
DESTROY PEACE GROVE.
Mexican Children, Getting Firewood
 Wiping Out Historical Spot.

Fl Paso, Tex, July 14.-Mexican children gathering firewood are slow Jy wiping out clump of cottonwood trees northwest of Juarez, Mexico across the Rio rande from here, which has been known as Peace Grove" be- cause it was there that General Fran cisco I. Madero agreed to a series ol armistices which preceded the end of his revolution.
 Approximatel twenty-five trees marked the historical spot in 1911 Today, it is said, less than half this number survive the raids of the chil. uren sent to search for fuel
 The grove won it's name in 191i when Madero led his troops agains the Juarez federal garrison, which re- mained loyal to President Porfiric DiaZ. The commander of the garrison and Madero arranged several armis tices under the trees of the grove.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
STRIKE THREATENED.

Former Austrian Minister of Foreign
 Affairs Demands Immediate Action.
 Vienna, July 15-Dr Otto Bauer, former minister of foreign affairs or the Austrian republic, has threatened the government with a nation-strike if it complies with a request to terminate the sociaIization of the great Vienna arsenal, which was made by the allied separations commission. The plant is at present partly socialized and is de- voted to production of articles for com merce but a large amount of foreign capital has been invested in 1t.
 Dr.. Bauer declared in the national assembly yesterday that the request for the cessation of the specialization of the arsenal was inspired by the foreign investors.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
VALLEY OF DOUBT AT PALACE

The photoplay part of the bill at the Palace for the remainder of the week includes the famous Lee Kids in their brand new comedy, 'The Hicks vile Terrors;" Eddie Polo in the last episode of King of the Circus" and Willard Mack's we'll known story of the frozen north, '"The Valley O.. Doubt"
 The story is clear cut; consistent and forcetul: the cast exceptionally well chosen. The action takes place almost entirely out-of-doors in the lum Der camp district of Canada, and tho scene1 are very effective.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
PRICES SOARING.

Madrid, July 15.-There has been a marked advance in the price of most articles of food displayed in stores here and newspapers are generally protest ing At the same time they are at- tacking Juan de la Cierva, minister of public works for allowing the export of olive oil, rice and other articles of ne- Ccssity.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
BREAK IN TROY STRIKE.

Troy, July 15.-The first break in the ranks of union trolleymen who have been on strike since January 20, was learned of today, when it was announced that thirty-five of the men will report back for work Sunday morning.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
JEFFREY,s NEW JOB.

Boston, July 15.-Madison J. Jeff "ey, former Tufts college athlete, has been appointed head coach of ath 1etics at Northeastern college, it was announced today. During the war EC was athletic officer at the naval air station at Pensacola, Fla
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.
WoOd-Forbes Mission Advised That This Is Not Desired Just Now.

This Is Not Desired Just Now.
 Cebu, P. l., July 15.-A number of Filipinos prominent in business and politics in private interviews told members of the WoodForbes inves- tigating mission that while they de- sired independence for the Philippine Islands at some future date, they be- lived Philippines were as yet un- prepared to assume independent gov ernment under the precarious finan- cial conditions existing.
 Public speakers, on the contrary generally favored an immediate but protected independence.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15

the sender on this side will be the same as the principal deposited, Which is another advantage in the case of a depreciated foreign cur rency which is dwindling in value
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
TICKET PRICES BOOSTED.
Harvard Will Now Charge $7 for Sea.
 son Admission PaStcbOarlls.

son Admission PaStcbOardS,
 Cambridge, Mass, July 15-Be- cause of the guarantees required to bring the football teams of Center |college, University of Georgia and Penn State to the Harvard stadium next fall, the price of season tickets will be increased. The Harvard ath- letic association announced today that the tickets, which admit to eight games not including that with Yale, will cost $7. The price last year was -$5
New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
CONTESTANTS ARRIVE.
Yachts Are to Race Of Isle of Wight
 for British-American Cup.

-"--- TUT DIIIISII-11HICTICdH OQP.
 Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, July 15.-The four six meter yachts which will represent the Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht club in the series of races later in the summer for the new British American cup arrived here last night on board the freight steamer Francesca.
 They were greeted with the flag s:Snal welcome and the American flag, which was flown from the Royal Yacht club squadron f1agstaffs. Simi- lar flags were flown on the houses of rthe Royal London Yacht and other clubs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
JOHN COLLIER, KENMARE.MUR-
DERER, GETS LIFE SENTENCE

John Collier, the kenmare minel
known as "Oklahoma Jack, "who shot
and killed John Reynolds, another
miner, at Golfers shack -four miles
from kenmare, Il week ago, appeared
before Judge John c. Lowe in district
court in Minot and entered plea of
guilty to murder in the first degree.
He was sentenced to life in the state
penitentiary at Bismarck. He receiv
ed his sentence without giving evi-
dence that he cared.
Collier was drinking hard cider
strengthened by yeast week ago and
it made him quarrelsome. He enter
ed into an argument with A. Hanson,
mine lesse. and shot at Hanson with a
rifle. Thomas O'Neill, partner OF
Hanson, prevented fatality by crap
ping with Collier and taking his gun
away from him after he had shot
twice at Hanson Collier proceeded
to his shack while Hanson and O'Neill
went to town with the intention Of
having Collier arrested. On their
way to town they met John Reynolds
and told him to keep away from Col
lier as he was drinking and had a gun.
Reynolds disregarded the warning.
Collier went into Kenmare the next
morning and gave himself up to au
thorities, stating that he had killed a
man. Reynolds body was found near
Golfers shack with four bullet wounds
in it. At first Collier said he killed
Reynolds in self defense when they
quarreled but later admitted his guilt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Remains of Jasper Baker Buried With
Masonic HOnOrS

The funeral of Jasper Baker, who
died Monday, was held from the Ma
sonic Temple at 2:30 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. 1t was largely at
tended by members Of the Masonic
lodge, under whose direction the ser
vices were held, and by the w. r. c:
and the Jasper Baker Camp, Sons of
Veterans, who marched to the Temple
in body. Seven Civil War vet
erans and many old friends attended
the services.
The Masonic Ritualistic services
were in charge of the Worshipful' Mas
ter, V. E. Stenersen, and other Off
GERS Of Star in the West Lodge. Rev.
P. w. Erickson, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church delivered the
funeral address, paying beautiful
tribute to the memory of Mr.. Baker.
A Masonic Quartette composed of E.
S. Person, J. H. Cotton, Carl Daniel
son and Leon Ellithorpe rendered sew
eral appropriate selections. The re-
mains were taken to the Rose Hill
cemetery where they were laid to
rest with Masonic honors. The pail
bearers were C. F. TruaX, l.. A. Corey,
Henry E. Byorum, S. J: Rasmussen,
Martin jacobson, and John Nelson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

The Third Annual Father and Son
Banquet will be given at the high
school auditorium Tuesday evening,
Feb. 8, at $50 o'clock under the aus
pices Of the Minot Rotary club.
The tickets which are one dollar,
permit one man to take one boy to
the banquet. One may either be
accompanied by his son or some other
boy or boys. Two tickets, costing
$500, will enable one man to take
three boys. Plans are being made
to entertain 1000 fathers and sons.
A box lunch will be served by the
Y. w. C. A. who have offered to turn
the profits for the evening over to the
Boy Scout Summer Camp fund.
A vaudeville entertainment will be
given during the banquet period af-
ter which moving pictures of interest
to Boy Scouts will be shown. E. c.
Walcott, General Secretary of the Y.
M. C. A. with headquarters at Sioux
City, Iowa, will deliver the address
that evening. He makes speciality
of Boys work and is willing to de-
liver an address before the student
body of the Minot school and to the
boys of the school alone during the
afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Ramstad Dewitt Nuptials

Miss Clara Ramstad. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ramstad, was
united in marriage to Fay c. Dewitt,
at the Bethany church Tuesday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock, Rev. 0. L. Jen
sen officiating. The bride has lived
here all her life. She is graduate
of the Minot high school and the
Park Region College at Fergus Falls,
MINI. For several years she was
connected with the G. N. Offices here.
The groom is wire chief for the
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and
came here three years ago from Cal
ifornia. The couple left for weeks
honeymoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
FORMER MINOT NEWSPAPER
MAN DIES IN SOUTH

Word has been received in Minot
Of the death Of William M. Bowen,
former Minot newspaper man, who
died at Galveston, Texas, after brief
illness. He was 63 years old.
Mr.. Bowen came to Minot from the
south in 1916 and joined the staff Of
the Minot Messenger, then published
by L. D. McGahan. He later served
with The Minot Daily News, going
to Billings, Mont, for time. He re-
turned to Minot and was identified
with the Des Lacs Western Oil Co.
as salesman and then returned to the
south. At one time he was owner and
publisher Of The jamestown Daily All
at Jamestown, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Judge Fisk in the practice Of law Dur
ing his incumbency in office at Bis
marck he was identified with many
suits which figured prominently in the
legal annals Of the state. Mr.. Murphy
has gained an enviable position among
the members of the bar as a success
full trial lawyer and his services have
been in great demand on this account:
At the present time he is identified
with the investigation Of the report
of Bishop, Rrissman & Co., as special
counsel, having been retained by the
House of Representatives.
Dudley l.. Nash for the past Is years
has been identified either directly or
indirectly with most of the important
litigation that has Itranspired in
northwestern North Dakota. For two
terms he was states attorney for
Ward county, attaining record in
that capacity that has never been
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
AND SON BANQUET
FEB. 8; BOY WORKER SPEAKS

R. read the following beautiful lines
in honor of Mr.. Bakers memory:
Life's stars that sink into the west,
AS one by one we seek our rest,
The columns brave and steady tread
With banners streaming overhead,
Will still keep step as in the past,
Until the rear guard comes at last.
All, yes, as stars DER take our fight,
And whisper one by one goodnight,
Yet in the light Of Gods bright day,
Triumphant each will say,
Hail Comrade, here has life begun.
The battles fought-the victory's
won.'
The following members Of the G.
A. r. attended the meeting: J. D.
White, T. A. Callahan, H. C.. Bemis,
and T. c. Conklin.
The hostesses were Mrs. VIM. Muir
ray, Mrs. VIM. c. Hunter, Mrs. c.
F. Truax and Mrs. James Johnson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
n. d. GREETERS
CONVENE FEB. %
Prominent Hotel Men to Gather Here
February 20.

The North Dakota Greeters, an or
ganization of hotel men and hotel
clerks, will hold their next convention
in this city February %. C. E. Dan
ielson, proprietor of the Grand hotel,
is president of the Greeters, and j. O.
Dahl, the capable and courteous clerk
of the Leland-Parker, is secretary.
The arrangements are practically COM
guests at the forthcoming convention.
Many prominent hotel men will be in
attendance. Below is given a list of
the principal events Of the day:
Program of the Greeters' Convention
to BE Held in Min0t Feb. %.
Breakfast, 8 a.. m.
Business Meeting, 10 a. m.
Address of Welcome-H. M. Wilson,
Pres. Association Of Commerce.
RESPONSE. f. Danielson, Pres.
N. D. Greeters.
Presidents report.
Secretary's report.
N. D. Hotel History, by C. A.
Klaus, Prop. Gladstone Hotel, James
town, N. D.
The Northwestern Hotel Mems As
sociation, by J. D. Bacon, Grand
Forks.
Hotel Legislation, by Earl Byer,
Lakota Hotel, Lakota.
The Modern Coffee Shop, by Fred
Bartholomew, Frederick Hotel, Grand
Forks.
The Newspaper as Civic Asset, by
Hal Davies, Daily News, Minot.
Luncheon, 1890 p. m.
Meeting, p. m.
Hotel Cost Accounting-A. H. Leim-
bacher, Gardner Hotel, Fargo.
Relation of Employer and Employee
u. L. Peterson, Grand Pacific Hotel,
Bismarck, N. D.
The North Dakota Hotel Associa-
tion, by H. r. Mayer, Great Northern
Hotel, Devils Lake, N. D.
Theatre Program, p. m.
Dinner, $3.50 p. m.
Theatre Party, 8 p. m.
Special Invitation Elks Club dance.
Close with special midnight Chi
nese lunch with music and informal
party.
A cordial welcome is extended to all
North, Dakota hotel and restaurant
men to be present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Of his term being Chief Justice Of the
court. At the end of his term of Of
fee he removed to Minot and has prac
ticed law in partnership with Francis
Murphy here since that time.
Francis J. Murphy, upon his admis-
sion to the bar, located in Kenmare,
afterwards removing to Minot, where
he was assistant states attorney, 1907
8. In 1915 he was chosen as assistant
Attorney General under Attorney
General Henry J. Linde, which position
he held for two years, or during the
Linde regime. Upon his return from
Bismarck he located in Minot and for
several years has been associated with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Attorneys Charles J. Fisk, Francis
Murphy and Dudley Nash, three of
Minot's most prominent attorneys,
have formed partnership and will
maintain offices in the Gordon Block
on Central avenue, having leased the
entire second floor of the block where
Messrs. Fisk & Murphy have had their
offices for the past few years. Dud-
ley Nash moved his office effects into
the new quarters on Wednesday Of this
week.
The new law firm of Fisk, Murphy
& Nash is comprised of men who have
already attained celebrity in their pro-
fession. Charles j. Fisk was former
ly Judge of the First judicial district,
maintaining offices in Grand Forks
from 1897 to 1907, when he was elect
ed to the Supreme bench. He was a
member of the State Supreme court
from 1907 to 1917, the last two years
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Four Veterans Attend W., r. c. Meet
ing Tuesday

The w. r. G.. held an interesting
meeting at the Sons Of Norway hall
Tuesday. The meeting was called to
order by Mrs. Ida Youngman, the
president. Martha Stewart was in
stalled as vice president and Mary
Lytle as Patriotic Instructor, the two
having been absent at the installation
in January. Maud Leuhe, Maud
Mouck and Florence Mckenzie, were
initiated.
The charter Of the w. r. c. was
draped in honor Of the late Mrs. Olivia
Ellison and that Of the G. A. r. for
Jasper Baker, whose death occurred
Monday.
T. C. Conklin, member of the G. A.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

equalled by any successor since re.
linquishng the office. His record OF
convictions is still treasured as one
of the great accomplishments Of that
important office in Ward county. His
marked legal accomplishments, learn
ing and versatility have won for Mr.:
Nash one of the most distinguished
positions among the legal fraternity
in the state.
The new legal firm of Fisk, Murphy
4 Nash, make their initial bow to
the public under the most auspicious
circumstances. Their success as such
is already assured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
WHEELER GOES TO BISMARCK;
WILL PROBE HIGH TAX

H. E. Wheeler, city assessor, left for
Bismarck Wednesday at the request of
Minot taxpayers to ascertain if there
are not some means by which the tax
burden in Minot may be reduced.
The taxes on the Leland hotel jump
ed from $4,000 to $4,000 in three
years and Minot property owners de-
cided such an increase must have some
explanation. Mr.. Wheeler will try
and find Just what it is.