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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-04
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Ao1noR or aTHE HOUSE OF WHISPERS, AND "1n1PY~, ETC, ETC.
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who have been busy supplying pass
ports to suspicious-looktng travelefs
Let's see the other advertisement. :.
Excitedly the three OF them READ 4
together as Fleck undcrscored every
fourth word.
DON'T
FORGET it is imperative for one
and all to use cleansing agents on
teeth that leave no a resul,s'
Ship nor Of that wonder'Work
ing paste Immediately. workers
employers, wives. all reaos 10
commend it, Fridays supply
gone" writes a druggist. TO Wnonl
a big shipment was made last
week.
USE DENTO
Argentine, safe. pleasing paste
for the teeth. prepared and SOLD
only by the Auer Dental Com-
pany, New York.
Imperative all agents leave ship
|Wonder-workers ready Friday reat
Fleck.. That's surely a message,
warning to Germany's agents to ge
off some ship or ships before they ar
destroyed. You. Miss Strong. hav'
heard old Otto talk about the wonder
workers. whatever they are. bein'
nearly ready. I cues he means bomb
bombs to blow up American trans
ports. This message says they Will b.
ready Friday"
And tomorrow's Friday" SAT-
Jane.
, 1921-08-26
GERMAN LEADER FALLS
VICTIM OF
SHOTS fired BY YOUTH

and instituted suit for libel. The
hearing was acrimonious and as.
stunned much political Importance, DIR.
Helnerich delivering denunciatory
speeches in court while Erzberger
vigorously defended himself and his
action in seeking peace in 1917.
Herr Erzberger was for many years
leader OF the German Center party
and M of the leading figures in Ger
man public life after Germany's de-
teat in the war. His peace move OF
1917 had made him the storm center
OF attack by missionaries; but when
Germany's military power collapsed
he was made minister without port
folio In the cabinet Of Prince Maxi
milan.
As a member of the German armis.
tice delegation he conducted negotia-
tons with Marshal Foch and later
headed the majority Socialists in a
movement to form n new ministry
and sign the peace treaty. His atti-
tude Throughout the armistice nego-
tiations aroused against him the in
dignation of German military author
tiles and in June. 1913. 1t was re-
ported that his residence had been
fired upon by a Berlin mob. A plot
said to have been formed by mem
bers of the officers corps at Pots
dam to assasslnate him was revealed
in September following.
Born in B%uttenhaus. September 20,
1875. Erzberger was the son of a poor
tailor. He became n schoolmaster,
obtained a university education,
studied International law and polit-
c economy. wrote several books on
political and economic subjects and
became a brilliant speaker and poll
icia He vas elected to the reich
stag in 1908 as member of the Center
tCatholic) party, as representative OF
small farmers and became one of the
leaders OF a small liberal wing of hat
party. He is aid to have been a
Pan-German during the early part of
the war and TO have engaged active
ly in spreading German propaganda.
He was accused of having recommend
ed the use by German troops OF the
hame thrower. Later he declared
Germany's U-boat war had failed and
advocated its abandonment. Some
time prior TO h armistice he pub
lished a book in which he outlined a
plan for a league of nations.
Erzberger was elected member of
the national assembly from wuert-
temberg in January. 1919. and in
June became vice premier and min
lister of nance. In the latter office
he formulated the vast income tax
and capital levy plan which he de-
clared was necessary to enable Ger
many to pay her indemnitics to the
entente and to rehabilitate herself
financially. It was Claimed that his
levy On German capital would great
ly reduce the huge fortunes of Ger
mar war profteers IND industrial
leaders.
, 1921-08-26
ROAD REPORT

Grant Highway-Nebraska line to
Keeline good, then fair to Grin.
Yellowstone Highway-Platte Coun-
ty line to Careyhurst good. then fair
to Glenrock. Glenrock to Casper
somewhat rough. Chuck holes are
being filled with gravel and shale. but
owing to the dry condition of the
roads, the highway will continue to
be rough until more rain falls. Casper
to Shoshoni and Bonneville is good
except two short sandy stretches be-
tween Richards and Moneta. where
work is being done to help this bad
Cars not overloaded and in
proper condition are making Birds
eye Pass without much difficulty. A
four horse maintenance outfit has
been placed on the Shoshoni side by
the state highway department.
Sho5honi-Lander Road-Good except
somewhat rough owe Indian Reser-
vation. The Indian service has their
own tractor outfit IND a tractor out
fit borrowed from the state highway
department working on this stretch.
Casper-Sheridan Road-F'air to KGy-
zee and generally good to Sheridan.
, 1921-08-26

Herr Erzberger had left Bad-Gries
bach, where he was taking the cure,
in company with the reichstag dep.
uty, Diez. for a foot tour of the Black
forest. An hour later both men were
confronted by two youths who sepa-
rated them and then emptied revolv-
ers at Herr Erzberger. who was killed
instantly by shots in the head. Dep.
uty Diez also was wounded.
Matthias Erzberrer. former German
vice premier and minister of finance.
shot and wounded on January
rs. 1890, as he vas leaving the Grim
inal court building in Berlin after at
n hearing in a libel suit he
had brought against DIR. Karl Helf-
the former German vice chan
His assailant gave his name
as Oltwig Won Hirschfeld. a former
cadet officer. 20 years old. a student,
and son of a Berlin bank official. Won
was arrested and was
as saying he considered Err
dangerous to the empire. The
a%ssailant fired two shots at Erzberg.
er as the minister was entering his
, 1921-08-26

treaty recognizes h claim OF the
american government to these bene-
pits and at the same time
on. the part Of h United States n
Responsibility for provisions of the
league of nations covenant, h Shan
|tung settlement or h political re-
|alignments of Europe.
BY state department officials the
is considered a full settlement.
making possible not only a resump-
|tion of diplomatic relations but a
large measure OF commercial inter-
as well through its reaffirma-
|tion of the economic n financial
Of the pact of Versailles.
There was every indication today
THAT efforts would be made by the ad-
lministration to scure senate ratifica-
Hon as soon as possible after con-
.gress reassembles late in October
Such commercial and supplemental
treaties rs may be found necessary
, 1921-08-26

automobile. One bullet glanced of
the minister's watch chain and an
other entered his shoulder.
Erzberger rcused n storm in Ger
many in July. 1917. more than n year
before h armistice. by proposing n
resolution in the German reichstag In
favor OF n IA without annexations
and for parliamentary reform. Chan
cellor Bethmann-Hollweg declared
this formula was unacceptable and
DIR. Helfferich subsequently, blamed
Erzberger's peace proposal for the
moral collapse of the German peo-
pie. The former vice chancellor ac-
cused Erzberger of high treason. de-
nounced hin as "a menace to the
purity of our public life" and invited
him to bring suit for a libel. He de-
clared that Erzberger must be re-
moved from public office "if our po-
utical life is again to become healthy
and normal He asserted also that
Is~rzbergcr's fortune had been made
during the var by utilizing his polit-
zeal and parliamentary position.
Erzberger accepted the challenge
, 1921-08-26
B0LSHEVIKS SEEK ULTERI0R
MOTIVE In famine RELIEF

lets have learned positively that
Russian monarchists In the border
states are planning a campaign OF
assassination against officials in the
border states and allied ministers,
which they would try to blame OH
the Communists in order to promote
trouble.
News that Is British warsdiips
are coming to Riga on September
10. while two small American war
vessels already are in the Baltic on
q visit of courtesy, has also greatly
alarmed the BoIshevists. A few
days ago Bolshevils armed trains
were sent to the Finnish frontier,
and when Finland demanded the
reason. the Bolsheviki r under
stood to have replied that this was
their answer to the arrival Of al
lied warships in the Baltic
, 1921-08-26
CHICAGO BANK L0OTER SAFE
In MEXICO, DETECTIVES SAY

and other osvncrs Of the mine Of
their property, he alleged.
Spurgin was the "duLe" Of n num-
Der of mine and oil promoters, ac-
cording TO Mr.. Carey end MIR. Fife.
They say the banker himself got
very little Of the money he Is said
to have taken. but "a number OF
wildcat" organizations. including
m oil company I'm Texas, were the
recipients of his dollars.
The banker at one time had Mr..
Carey In his employ as a personal
detective. and for that reaso the
officer WIS engaged TO run him
down this time.
MIR. Carey declared today that a
maj whose name he gave. had come
to the southwest TO prepare n hid
Ing place for Spurgin having $780,
900 advanced by the banker. That
money has been hidden and the man
is gone, he said.
, 1921-08-26

Ell PASO. Texas. Aug. 26.-War-
rem c. Spurgin. Chicago bank presi-
dent, who is said to have abscond-
cd after looting the Michigan Ave
nue Trust company Of s1,59i,ooo.
has been definitely located at
Uriachia, Chihuahua, by G. A. Ca
rey, Chicago detective who returned
to Ell Paso last night from Chi
huahua City. Spurgin has about
S5O,000 in cash and is said TO be ac-
companied by a m companion.
chosen from his coterie of Thigh
Iife' acquaintance in Chicago.
Mr.. Carey is accompanied In his
local Investigations by r. o. Fife,
manager of the Hilltop Mining COM
many Of Cochise county, Arizona.
MIR. Fife Is Interested in the cap
ture Of Spurgi- because of a series
Of attempts to rob him, his father
, 1921-08-26

RIGA. Aug. 2s.-By The Associ-
ated Press-e What Baltic diplo-
matte circles characterize as an
Extremely nervous and jumpy"
attitude is being shown by the Boil
shevili in connection with the fam
inc relief Yesterday the Third In
fernationale sent out n wireless mes
sage, again informing the world pro
letariat that the enemies Of the
Soviet intended to use the famine
relief for counter revolutionary
purposes and accusing France, pnr-
ticulariy, saying she was promoting
a new wa against Russia by
Rurzlaniz AMI Poland.
M.Chitcherin, the Soviet foreign
minister, has informed the foreign
ministers Of Finland, Letvia, Es-
thonia and Lithuania that the Sow
, 1921-08-26
MExIcOASKED
TO PAY VILLA
FOLLOWERS

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 2s. : Fran
CISCO villa. the former Mexican bandit,
has sent an urgent request to govern
mcnt officials here, asking that forty
Of his followers be paid in accordance
with the agreement signed by the
government when the men surrend-
cred He decla;ed that the men had
irecetved TIC -syments for tho past six
months It is said In reports current
here.
The request was made through Gen.
Enrique Mertinezf commanding fed
cral troops in the state of Durango.
and he transmitted it to h war of
flee here.
Secretary Of War Estrada is under
stood to have issued orders thai pay
ments be made to Villas men.
, 1921-08-26

can then be negotiated through the
ordinary diplomatic channels.
With the treaty signed and await
ing senate action, there was a renew
al of speculation here regarding the
Issuance OF a possible peace declara-
ton to carry into effect the declare
tion of the congressional peace reso-
luton. No official would indicate
whether the proclamation might be
expected to precede ratification.
Another question which remained
unanswered from any authoritative
source related to the probable dura-
ton of the American occupation OF
German territory.
The title OF tho United States to
benefits described in detail in 10 of
the is sections of the treaty OF Yer
sailies are reaffirmed by the new
treaty. it is stated that this govern
nrent. .shall not be bound" by four
of the is sections, and n section.
, 1921-08-26
BUDGET PLANS
NEARLY READY

WASHINGTON. Aug. e6.-vir-
fual completion of tho co ordinating
machinery through which executive
control will be exercised over the
ordinary business transactions of
the government in the interest of
economy was announced last night
by Director Of the Budget Dawes.
Executive orders were issued to-
day by President Harding. General
Dawes said. creating a federal pur-
chasing board and a federal liquida-
ton board which, with the system
OF corps area co-ordinators Of pur-
chase and supply and a surveyor
general of real estate already
created. would constitute the new
machinery.
, 1921-08-26
ASSASSIN KILLS
GREELEY MAN

GREELEY. Colo. Aug. 2s.-Joseph
Hernandez. so years of age. q beet
contre .tor on a ranch near here, was
shot in the forehead m instantly
killed at his home late last night by
an unknown assassin. The bullet was
fired through n window.
The man did the shooting with
in five yards OF his victim. according
to the police. A heavy rain and wind
storm was in progress and obiiterated
the footprints left by the murderer.
Hernandez's wife vas seated near
him when he was shot,. Officers have
been unable 10 discover a motive for
the shooting.
, 1921-08-26

ton. Sheriff Hill added that he had
sent w. e. Stewart. one OF his dep
uties. TO Hncine by motorcar with the
message
Gen. II. d. Bandholtz, U. S. A.. who
is herr investigating the situation.
told the union officials today hat he
was reluctant TO have federal troops
enter West Virginia to oppose an army
OF armed men. But 1t would be neces-
sary unless the mon abandoned tho
enterprise and dispersed. he said. No
halfway measures would be taken.
tho general said. He pointed out to
the union officials that in his opinion
the men assembled for the.march with
out realizing h seriousnoss of the
step and without knowing the posi-,
bio consequence. The situation, he
, 1921-08-26

work OF the 81 was raised IL
would be possible 70 recover the bodies
of many Of the men who died when
the dreadnought of the air collapsed
and caught fire. 4
River men, however. believed that
the bodies of some OF tho victims OF
the disaster had been borne away by
tho tide or the rivers current and II
was reported that fragments Of the
dirlgible's covering fabric had been
found 10 miles up the river from the
scene of the accident.
The official inquiry into the cause
of the disaster Will begin tomorrow
morning at Howden where h ZR-2
was stationed before she started on
her lniI voyage. The United states
Will be represented By a naval attache,
H. seemed probable today that the
findings OF tho court viii be influ-
enced by the result of examinations by
expert of the framework of the air
ship after it mad been lifted from the
Humber. There seemed to be a gener-
al agreement that, the accident was
caused by the collapse Of n longitudin-
al girder in the middle OF the dirigi-
bic.
1t was expected that the coroner's
inquest to be held today would be ad-
journed probably for several weeks.
after formal Identification OF the three
bodies which were recovered. and the
issuance of permits for their removal.
The English law does not permit
ombalming until after the coroner's
inquest, but in difference to the wishes
of the American authorities here the
bodies OF Lieutenants Little ana Es-
terry were embalmed n few hours
they were recovered.
Every effort is being made to re-
cover bodies OF the victims n search
ing parties are maintaining a constant
lookout on both, sides of the Humber
for miles above and below Hull.
John H. Grouth. American consul
here. planned to accompany represen-.
of the American embassy in
to the coroner's inquest.
, 1921-08-26
TRAINS ET0UR
in utah FLOOD

DENVER, Colo. Aug. 26.-Swollen
rivers and washouts reported through
out the eastern section Of Utah to-
day caused a detourment OF SIT miles
in the route of the Denver Rio Grande
and Western train No. 2 from Ogden
to Denver. according TO local officials
of the railroads department of trans
portation. Rivers and creeks in the
vicinity of Salida. Colo. are also high,
the railroad reported.
, 1921-08-26
VICTIMS OF AIR DISASTER
swept TO SEA BY TIDES
BANKER FINED
FOR SPEEDING

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 26.-Harry
NJ. Rubey. prominent banker of Col
den. Colo. n trustee Of the state
school OF mines. was fined 500 and
costs in police court herr today on a
charge OF reckless driving. A charge
of drunkenness against Rubey was
dismissed by Magistrate Henry Bray.
Rubey vas arrested following an
automobile wreck here last Monday
night in which three persons were in
jured.
, 1921-08-26
n OF MESSAGE
HELD IN SECRECY.

~
HELD IN SECRECY.
LONDON. Aug. es.-Information OBJ.
ta;nablc here relative to tho tenor Of
the message received by tho British
government yesterday from Eamonn
De Valera confirms early reports that
the way was kept open for a contInu-
ance of negotiations between England
and Ireland 1t is stated. however,
that the British government regards
h Irish note as unsatisfactory In
other ways. Prime Minister Lloyd
George planned to meet his cabinet
today. and 1t was understood that
during the session OF the ministry the
reply to tho Sim Fem would be
framed.
w have not sought war nor do we
seek war. but II war be made upon
us we must defend ourselves. and we
shall do So" "a Mr.. De Vaiera's let.
ter. We long to end the conflict be-
tween Great Britain IND Ireland" he
adds.
LETTER HOLDS IDEA
OF BRITISH PROVINCE.
The letter. which bears the date OF
August "a. reads:
1.-THE anticipatory Judgment I gave
in my reply Of August 10 han been
confirmed. sisfd-the- proposals of
your government before the Dali Eiro-
ann. and by a unanimous vote II has
rejected them.
From your letter OF August IS, 1t
was clear hat the principle we are
asked to accept was that the geo
graphical propinquity' OF Ireland to
Great Britain imposed the condition
of the subordination of Ireland's right
to Great Britain's strategic interests
as she conceived them, and that the
very Length and persistence OF the ef-
forts mad in the past To compel Ire.
lands a-cquiescence in a foreign domi
nation imposed the condition Of &C.
ceptance OF that domination now.
"We cannot believe hat your gov
eminent intended to commit itself to
the principle of sheer militarism. de-
s~tructive Of international morality and
fatal to the worlds peace. If n small
nations right 10 independence is for
felt when a more powerful neighbor
covets its territory for military or
other advantages 1t is supposed to
conclude there is an end to liberty.
No longer a any small nation claim
tho right to a separate existance. Hol-
land and Denmark can be made u b
aerkent to Germany. Belgium to
Germany or to France. Portgugal to
Spain.
IRELAND WILL MAINTAIN
GROUND OF INDEPENDENCE.
.1f nations hat have been forcibly
annexed to an empire. lose thereby
Continued on Page 81
, 1921-08-26
FRENCH MAIL
PLANE FALLS

LONDON, Aug. 2e.-tBy The Asso-
ciated Press).-An airplane carrying
mail from London to Brussels fell into
tho English channel. a few miles off
Calais, France. today, as the result
OF an explosion of its petrol tank. 1t
is not known whether there were any
fatalities.
, 1921-08-26

told them. had already become more
serious than tho men had anticipated.
TIL men camped in the courthouse
yard and Keency said he was arranE.
ing for automobiles to take them to
the baseball grounds where he expect
ed to address them.
The men have como a long dis
tnnco and are not feeling very good
about this situation" said President
heeney. II shall do all in my power
TO turn them bach and just as soon
as the rest OF the men come in from
the mountains III talk TO them. 1t is
no easy job.
Il never saw SO mHny men on the
march before. From Racine to Madi-
son this morning there must have
Continued on Page 81
, 1921-08-26
III. 8. L
GERMAN

clause Germany accepts responsible
ity for causing all the loss and dam
age resulting from the war.
The United States specifies in the
treaty thai "she Is not bound to par
ticipate in the various international
commissions created by the Versailles
treaty unless she shall elect to do so.
, 1921-08-26
Hutchinson Leads
In Colt Tourney

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug. &C.
Jock Hutchinson. British open cham
pion, and Walter Hagen. former ma
tional champion. today prang into
the lead in tho western open golf
championship at h end Of 81 holes
by scoring 37-36-73 each for a total
Of 216. This was only n over par
in each nine in a sev,re gale and
pleased the large gallery that fol-
lowed the pair.
, 1921-08-26

that arraigning Emperor Wilhelm and
demanding trial of %yiolators of inter
national law is not mentioned at all.
Neither is there a specific provision
holding Germany responsible for the
war. but such a responsibility is i'm
piled by the reaffrmation of the rep
arations section. in whose opening
, 1921-08-26
ROTARY Names
Meeting PLACE

CHICAGO. Aug. 26.-Los Angeles
was selected today as the 1899 o n
vcn.ion city for the International Ro.
tary clubs. The selection was made
by the board Of directors in session
mere. after a strong Invitation had
been presented by William Stephens,
president of the Los Angeles Rotary
club.
, 1921-08-26
AIR SERVICE

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Aug. &c
Duo to the changing of the landing
field from San Francisco TO Oakland
h air mail service hetween Sal
Lake and San Francisco will be sus
pended for three days commencing TO
morrow. postal officials
, 1921-08-26
All Rights and Privileges Are Reaffirmed
In Formal Peace Pact
Negotiated

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Full title to call the rights,
privileges, indemnities, PREPARATIONS or advantages specified
for the United States under the ratified treaty of Versailles
is reaffrmed in the separate treaty with Germany signed yes
terday at Berlin.
Both by blanket declaration and specific enumeration the
, 1921-08-26
Disposition OF
Seized Liquor
Ordered Today

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-Immedi-
ate disposition OF liquor seized under
the national prohibition net on which
storage charges arc accruing was or.
dered today by Prohibition Commits
HAYNES.
, 1921-08-26
Body Perforated by II Bullet Holes as
THO Youths Empty Guns at
Erzberger and Dietz

BERLIN, Aug. 26.-(By The Associated Press. )-Mathias
Erzberger, former vice premier and minister of finance, was
murdered today.
Herr Erzberger was assassinated near Offenburg, Baden,
tanned IL bullet wounds.
, 1921-08-26
Lightning Causes
Disastrous Blaze

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Aug. 2s.-Fire
caused by lightning. striking a crude
oil tank Of the Island Petroleum com
pany on Neville island. near hero yes
terday. caused damage estimated at
$500, 900.
, 1921-08-26
MINER HOSTS
FOR
HOSTILITIES
Troops Being Mustered in
Many Sections to Take Charge of
Endangered Country
BULLETIN.

MADISON.w. Va. Aug. s6-By The Associated PressATbe DIV apee
Of the marching miners N their way from Narmet 10 Nfnro as n po
test against Governor Morgans martial Law was turned back by Charles n
eene president of District No. II. United Min Workers, and Fred Mooney.
seers 9Is aiter . had passed through Madison, shortly after noon today.
a. he men, numbering some 2o or 800. had canped IN n hollow here for
dnnsr n then pressed o Their. way toward the Logan county line.
keeney N Mooney who left Charleston eaHy today, with n
intention o. stopping the march. reached Madison within half an hou after
III men left. After n brief conference with county Officials. hey hurried
down tho road and overriding In party Induced il to march back 10 Madison
, 1921-08-26
Dali EIREANN
REJECTsPLAN
ERIN PEACE
Only Basis of Peace,Is for the People of
Ireland to Gipe Consent to
British Plan

LoNDoNyAug; 2e.-(By The Associated Press.)-The
British governments peace proposals were laid before the
Dali Eireanp, which rejected them unanimously but is Willing
TO negotiate on the principle of government by consent of the
governed. Eamonn De Valera says in his reply to MI. Lloyd
George, the British prime minister.
, 1921-08-26
Official Inquiry as to Cause of Explosion
Which Caused Disaster on Giant
Airship Is Started
BULLETIN.

HULL England. Aug. :6-By The Associated Press) Two bcdb-
were recovered this afternoon from the wreck Of the ZRs One was bentj
fled as that OF Albert l.. Lofhn. m American mechanic on he .trsbin ,d
the other that of Flight Lieutenant Rye, of the British crew.