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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-13
UNMASKED MEN
HOLD UP MI ROB
CRIPPLE'S STORE

Superior. Wis, Dec. 13.-Two gun-
masked young men. one of whom was
with a revolver, late last night
held up and robbed the small confec-
tionery store Of Captain John Muir
ray. a cripple, Fourth street, near the
Nemadji bridge here, and escaped in
al automobile after they had slugged
John Wright, a customer, who at
tempted to interfere.
The Murray store early last spring
was the Ger Of a hold-up in which
three men obtained $500 and escaped
after they had slugged the proprietor.
Two of the men later were captured,
tried in Superior court and sentenced
to lengthy terms in the state peniten-
tiary. Last nights haul resulted only
In obtaining $16 and several packages
of cigarettes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-13
LETTER WRITER FINED.

Racine, Wis, Dec. -13.-Edward
Ontke was sentenced late yesterday to
three months in Jail on a charge Of
writing threatening letters to Dr.. A
8. tPfeiner. by whom he was employed
as a chauffeur. He was unable to pay
the fine. Two months ago DR..
Pfei1er received letters demanding
$4,000 and threatening death II he
mated spot u, ag-.g
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-13
Loyalty to the Service

Almost daily something hap
pens that strikingly proves the
loyalty and devotion Of tele-
phone employees to the public
they serve.
Storm Hood, fire, tornado,
explosion, wreck, Of disasters
Of any kind, are met in 4
manner that emphasizes the
spirit Of service underlying the
daily work o. telephone people.
Each year the younger men
md women who come Into Tia
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-13

No was ever known to at
tribute her husbands loss of appe-
lite TO her own cooking.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Part of Troops
Are Moved From
Disturbed Area:
Everything Quiet

Charleston. Sept. 6.-West Vir-
ginia coal fields were reported
quiet Tuesday night at the office
OF Governor Morgan. 1t was de-
ctared that no indications of re-
newed rifle firing In the re.
comfy disturbed regions had been
received during the day. Quiet
has likewise returned to Mingo
county, where firing across the
Tug river from the Kentucky side
took place last week, 1t was said.
War department orders re-
ceived by Brig Gen. BandhoItz
Tuesday. directed the return of
the Twenty-sixth infantry to its
home station at Camp Dix. The
88th aero squadron was likewise
ordered to return to Langley
field, leaving only two planes to
act as messengers in West Vir-
ginia.
The chemical warfare service
which accompanied the troops
here, also was ordered to return
to Edgewood arsenal, New Jer-
sey. General Bandholtx said he
would remain In Charleston, or at
least In the West Virginia coal
fields, for the present.
1t could not be satted definitely
at army headquarters when the
contlnQents would leave, the time
depending upon the obtaining of
Special trains,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
British Can Not Deceive
Ireland, Says De Valera
State COP. Owes $4,000;
Meeting Called to Tax
OffiCeholders Blows Up
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
Helena, Sept. 6-Fears of coming
into conflict with the provisions of the
corrupt practices act prevented, Tues
day afternoon, the Republican admin
lstration leaders in Helena from levy
ing an assessment upon all state en-
ployes to make up a deficit of $4,000
in the state Republican campaign fund
OF the last general election.
At called meeting held in the SEN
ate chamber of the capitol which was
attended by about 100 of the state en-
ployes, all appointive, the employees
were told of the dire need for contri-
buttons with which to pay off the So
600 Indebtedness of the state central
committee. 1t was explained by
Jerome q. Locke, who acted as chair
man, that the corrupt practices act
prevented the elective officers from
meeting this Indebtedness and that a
plan had been devised whereby it was
believed the money could be raised
among the appointive officers.
JobhoIders Assessed by Glasses.
He said that the state payroll
am ounted to about $1.OOO,OOO and that
the payroll had been gone over and
the employees divided into three class
es. those earning from $1,000 to $2,1OO
per year, those earning between
So, 100 and $1,000. and those earning
in excess of $4,000. He said an as
sessment of onehalf per cent on the
first class, one per cent on the second
class and one and half per cent on
the third class had been deemed suf-
ficient to pay off the deficit, those
earning less than $1,000 being ex-
cused from assessment.
After stating the purpose of the
meeting, Mr.. Locke said that shortly
before the meeting had been convened
be had been informed that it was un-
lawful to call a meeting for such
purpose and that, while he was not
fully assured that such was the case
and while he personally took full
responsibility for such, he would mere
" explain why the meeting has been
called and would take no steps to carry
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
American Permit
Necessary to Obtain
Liquor for Export

Montreal, Sept 6.-The Quebec
commission which controls the sale Of
liquor, will not sell liquor to Ameri-
cans for export purposes unless the
American government gives its con-
sent, it was announced Tuesday by
s. G. Smard, chairman of the COM
mission. Americans will be permit
ted to purchase small quantities of
liquor for consumption while in the
province. The same ruling will be
followed with regard to citizens from
other Canadian provinces where pro-
hibition is in effect
The announcement followed seiz-
ure Monday Of 20 barrels of beer
at picnic of 5000 members of a
New. York state lodge. It was
charged that the beer was obtained
without a permit from the commission.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
AMERICA 'SPOS|T|ON
ON MANDATES SET
FORTH COMPLETELY
Message Sent to Several Powers
That There Be No Chance
for misunderstanding.

Washington, Sept 6-The position
OF the American government on the
question of mandates has been set
forth more completely than heretofore
and especially with reference to those
of class "A and "B' in new note
to Great Britain, France, Italy and
Japan. and through some of them, it
rs understood, has been submitted to
the meeting of the assembly of the
League of Nations at Geneva for con-
sderation
Note Kept Secret.
Announcement was made at the
state department Tuesday that the
note was discussed last week but no
lntimatIon was given as to when it
would be made public, if at all.
1t is understood that the note was
forwarded after inquiries were receiv-
ed from some of the powers as to the
American attitude toward the "A" and
81 mandates for their guidance in
possibly considering the allotment of
some of the former enemy territory at
the Geneva meeting.
AS early as May II, 1920. the Amer
lean government had taken a strong
stand against the setting up of any
special privileges in mandate territory
especially as involving the oil lands
of Mesopotamia and the cable privi-
leges of the Pacific island of Yap. the
latter claimed as &c" mandate by
Japan.
Colby Gave Warning.
In note of February 81 last, Sec
reary Colby gave explicit warming that
the approval of the United States was
necessary to validate any mandate,
which he contended had new
er been given in the case of Yap In
notes by Secretary Hughes,
this position was strengthened, the
being laid down that not
her refusal to ratify the
Versailles treaty the United States
as victor in the war could not be de-
orived of full and equal voice in the
disposition of all former German own
I'd territories.
In this most recent note Secretary
Hughes is understood to declare for
equality of treatment of all nations and
persons in trade and residence and con-
.essions in all mandate territories not |
the claim to any particular |
lass such as Hesopotamia or Yap
,ut applying it to the three classes.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Big Florida Bank
Fails to Open Doors;
Depositors Are Safe

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 6.-The
Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. of
this city failed to open Its doors
Tuesday. having been taken over
by the state controller, at the re-
quest Of the board of directors.
President w. NJ. Bostwick said
the bank was placed In the hands
Of the controller because of heavy
Withdrawals of deposits, following
the resignation of several of It's
officials In connection with the
federal investigation Of the liquor
situation here.
Tho bank, private Institution,
was capitalized At 100000 and II
was stated that on June 80 depos.
Its amounted to $i,i9f 900.
Il was said deposltors would lose
nothing, as resources Of the bank
were ample to pay full claims.
BostwIck 10 now under indict.
m0mt.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Recruiting Opens
Again Under New
"Character" Rules

Washington, Sept. 6.-Recruit-
ing for the army which was order
ed discontinued last month, was
resumed Tuesday under new reg
uIations, issued by the war de-
partment designed to keep the en-
listed strength at 10000 men, the
number authorized by congress.
The regulations call for rejection
of all applicants "who are not of
good moral character, or who
have not sufficient education to
give promise of becoming of good
soldiers without the necessity of
instruction ordinarily given in pub
lie schools"
Secretary Weeks said no recruit
ing station would be opened and
no recruiting detachments would
be used in cities to canvas for re-
cruits.
The enlisted strength of the
army at present was said to be
less than 100000 men, 1t beinq
decreased from 100000 since last
March.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
SENATE COMMITTEE
FAVORS REPEAL Of
EXCESSP PROFIT TAX
Growing Sentiment in Finance
Body to Make Law Effec-
tive January |.

Washington, Sept. 6.-There is a
growing sentiment in the senate finance
committee to make repeal of the excess
profits tax retroactive to January l,
instead of effective next June /, as
provided for in the house revenue bill.
Chairman Penrose said Tuesday in an
nouncing that the committee expected
to complete preliminary consideration
Mellon May Suggest Action.
1t is understood that Secretary Mel
lon will suggest retroactive repeal of
this tax when he appears before the
committee Wednesday to submit a
written statement as to future govern
ment money needs. Such repeal was
provided for in the tax bill originally
drawn by the house ways and means
committee, but Republican members of
the house voted in conference to post
pone the date to January !, 1929.
Members of the senate committee are
understood to take the position that the
Republican party made definite prom
Use to repeal this tax Immediately and
that this is a settled pledge in the
public mind. The same position was
taken by most Republican members of
resentatives led successful fight for
retention of the tax for this calendar
year.
Would Cut $450,O00,OOO.
Treasury experts have estimated that
repeal of this levy would
cut $3.50, 10000 from the revenue total
in the next calendar year, making the
income on the basis of the house bill
S2, $40, 100000 for 1922. The house
committee also proposed retroactive re-
peal of the income surtax lin excess
Of 80 per cent? estimated to cut an
additional $9O.OO0.OOO from the yearly
revenue. This matter has not yet been |
taken up by the senate committee,
however.
A new feature in revenue legislation
,ow under consideration by the SEN
,te committee would make possible |
speedy refunding of taxes improperly
,aid. Treasury experts have been /
lsked to draft such provision, Chair
nan Penrose said, adding that the gov
.rnment had been holding funds due
axpayers for two or three years and
hat no interest was allowed or credit
,iyen on futures taxes.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Illinois Governor
Asked to Come to
Aid of Coal Miners

Chicago, Sept. 6.-Answering an ap-
peal from the mine workers of southern
Illinois for assistance against forces
employed by the operators to nut
down their strike. the Chicago Fedora
ton Of Labor Tuesday telegraphcd
Governor Small for action.
"We hope and expect that the state
of Illinois will not disgrace itself as
has the state of West Virginia. by al
lowing hired gunmen to violate the law
and trample under foot the rights of
American citizens read the telegram.
A demand for congressional in
vestigation of the mine situation in
West Virginia was forwarded to Presi-
dent Harding by the federation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07

Approximately so persons were com.
PEELED to flee from White Pine, when
fire broke out in the large lumber and
planning mill there, and Immediately
spread to surrounding buildings. Trucks
furnished by the transportation depart
ment of the Minnesota National Guard
brought the refugees to this place.
They are housed in service tents. and
food is furnished them from the quar-
termaster's department. Many of the
refugees are penniless and are at loss
where to seek financial aid with which
to move to other vicinities.
Village Wiped Out.
The community boasted of II dwell
ings. numerous bunkhouses. a rooming
house, postoffice. store and school
house. These were all destroyed with
the exception of one dwelling, several
shacks and the schoolhouse.
The fire swept to the surrounding
barely had time to make their escape
across the bridge. into safe territory.
The mill destroyed was owned by James
MeGrath of Saltwater. Mimi, who was
at the village Tuesday.
Adjutant General W. f. Rhinow is
Of the opinion that the fire was of in
cendiary origin and thorough investi-
CATION surrounding the causes of the
conflagration will Be made by the state
military authorities.
With the fire swept area surround
ing the village, and the wind blowing
in an opposite direction from that in
which forest fires are burning. it was
impossible. in the opinion of General
Rhinow. for the fire to have started
by sparks from the forest fire area, as
first reported.
Troops on Ground.
Approximately 200 state troops in
addition to a large number of settlers
and citizens of the various communi-
ties in the fire zone, backfired the
and built fire breaks to
help check the fire which broke
and caused the evacuation of Solana
and Arthyde, village about II miles
from here. and numbering about II
families.
The fire was checked late Tuesday
night when again the wind died
down. and gave the fire fighters an
opportunity to lay another fire break,
which it is hoped will check the
fire and confine it within its burned
area.
Following conference of state
forestry officials and military officers
stationed here, concerted effort of
fire fighters to check the fires on all
fronts in this section was made, and
,very available person and trooper
was sent to the front lines.
Situation Improved.
The situation was considerably i'm |
proved and the hopes of fighters and
officials are again that the menace |
which has been before this section
or the past week is materially de-
.reased. Weather conditions, how
'ver. they said, are against them, and
lnless a heavy rain is received, con-
tant watching will be necessary.
If wind reaching high velocity
# speed should come up from the
outhwest before the fire breaks are
ompleted, the fire would spread to
he Solana timber and would be i'm
'ossible to check. Every precaution
$ being taken to check the fire at the
ines which have been established.
More than 400 state troops in addi-
ion to the vast number of citizens,
illagers and patrolmen employed by
he state forestry, worked in check
ng of the flames.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
COLLEGE STUDENTS
ADR|FT z DAYS ARE
FOUND BY STEAMER
Storm Had Blown Small Boat
Into Middle of Lake;
Engine Disabled.

Sault st. Marie, Mich, Sept g.
William Smith, A. Barber and Robert
Bernicker, students at the Michigan
college of mines, were brought into this
port Tuesday by the steamer Angeline.
which picked them up in the middle of
Lake Superior after they had been
adrift in small launch SO hours.
The three left Eagle river early Sun
day for camping trip at Isle Royal.
Their little craft was carried out
into the lake by storm and later the
motor was disabled, leaving them help
less. They drifted all day Sunday and
Sunday night and Monday came into the
steamer lane, where they were rescued.
The men carried sufficient food in
their launch and suffered no i'll effects
but were greatly fatigued from their
efforts to keep their boat bailed out
and afloat in the huge waves.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Business SlaCkers
Depriving World
ofProsperitySays
Posto&ce Chief

Cleveland, Sept. 6.-Optimism,
a prediction that prosperity is COM
Ing and an appal to American busi-
ness to "carry on" constituted the
chief note of an address delivered
Tuesday by Postmaster General
viii II. Hays to the National Osso-
citation of Life Underwriters here.
."Aii togtheF, we look to the future
with great hope" Mr. Hays said.
"The fact is of course, that there is
ahead the greatest era OF expan-
sion and prosperity the world has
ever seen. Everyone knows this and
the only question discussed is when
1t will start.
II have full appreciation of the
difficulties, but | have no use for
commercial siackers. We arc not
in a period of hard times coming.
We are In a period of soft times
going. Prosperity Is coming-it's
time to 20 out and meet it. cry
continually for the common sense
of courage and confidence and de-
clare again and shall continue to
Insist that we have lass thou shalt
not and more of come on, let's 90.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07

out it's purposes. The impression was
given, however, that the state en-
ployes had now been informed of the
situation and that they could act vol
unfairly in paying into the treasury
of the state Republican central COM
mlttee. such amounts as they might be
expected to contribute under such an
arrangement.
Takes Blame Off Dixon.
Mr.. Locke further explained that he
alone was responsible for the meet
ing, although it appeared from the
mimeograpbic notice which had pre-
viously been prepared and distributed
about the state house that the action
was taken after conference with Gov
ernor Dixon and other state officials,
This notice read:
Notice to all state employees. All
employees on the state payroll. except
elective officers, are requested to meet
at the senate chamber at D. m. Tues
day. Sept. 6, 1921. This meeting is
called to submit suggestion CON
Cured in by Governor Dixon, Secre-
tary of State Stewart, State Treas
urer Walker and State Auditor Porter.
'The meeting will convene only
few minutes and all appointees are
urged to be there at the appointed
hour.
George o. Lanstrum,
jerome G. Locke,
Committee in charge"
G. o. p. Leaders Protested.
1t is understood that the plans for
the meeting called forth a protest from
some OF the Helena Republican lead
ers outside of the state house and
that steps We're taken to prevent this
style of action.
State Chairman Joseph Scanlon of
Miles City. was in Helena during the
day but did not attend the meeting,
which adjourned informally after Mr.
Locke had made his statement and
without any action being taken. In
The gathering were most of the few
Democrats still on the state
payroll.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
FUTURE OF IRRIGATION
PROJECT TO BE SOLVED
BY SMALL farm UNITS
Meeting at Malta Pounds Association to Pick
Deadlock in Development of Great Ditch
Project; Cost and Land Prices Remedies.
Bv a Staff Correspondent.

Malta Sept 6-The religion of the small irrigated farm
given impetus Malta Tuesday, which the business
and farmers of dozen communities in the Milk
river valley intend shall continue until available
under the Milk river irrigation project is being nensvey
cultivated and every 40acre 80acre tract supporting
family At meeting held here under the auspices Of the Malta
commercial club the Milk River Valley COOPERATIVE association
formed by the hundred merchants farmers and bank
attendance the purpose of which, the words Of E. c.
Leedy immigration director Of the Great Northern railroad is
ito sell the Milk river valley to ourselves that be-
thereby, enabled to sell it to outsiders"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
RED TROOPS LEAVE

Washington, Sept. 6.-The last de-
tachments of Soviet troops which were
stationed on the southern coast of
Caspian sea have completely evacuated
Persian territory. according to infor-
nation rsceivld Tuesday by the Per-
sian legation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
Residents Driven From Homes
|by Forest Fires in Minnesota;
National Guard Fights Flames
Village of White Pine Wiped Out By Gigantic
Blaze; Citizens Are Housed in Tents and
Food Supplied By Troops.

McGrath Minn Sept 6-More than 70 refugees from the
fire swept in the vicinity of Soana and White Pine,
dng those who at Tuesday made homeless when
the village of White Pine wiped out being cared for
by the national guard contingent stationed at this place.
Settlers and villagers forced to flee for safety when
nderbrush and timber fires again broke through fire
lines established by the state troops and forest rangers detailed
here to further spread of the forest
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
u. S.'Letter Carries
Refuse to Demand
Increase in Wages

ST Louis. Sept. GA resolution di-
recting executive officers of the Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers
to institute campaign for an increase
in salaries was rejected by the dele.
gates of that organization in their con-
vention here Tuesday. 334 to 73. A
resolution was passed stating that,
while salary schedules were unsatisfac-
tory. it was believed present inflica-
tions did not warrant the consideration
of the question at this time,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
FOUR ARE KILLED

Paris, Sept. 6.-Four passengers
were killed Tuesday night when the
Strassbourg Paris express airplane
crashed while making a landing at I4e
Bourget. The pilot of the machine
was so badly injured that he died
later in a hospital.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
FORD INVITED TO CAPITOL

Washington, Sept. 6.-Henry Ford
was invited Tuesday By Secretary Of
War Weeks to come to Washington at
his convenience to discuss with govern
ment officials his proposal to purchase
and lease the Muscle shoals nitrate
plant and water project
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
SCHOONER GROUNDS.

New York, Sept. 6.-An unidentified
schooner carrying women and children
grounded Tuesday off Newport, r. l.,
hv b'I the y s naval commnnication % sarr;ca W neie
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
BOY SHOOTS SELF.

Springfield, Mo-, Sept. 6.-Harry
Meadows, 10, committed suicide here
Tuesday rather than 90 to school,
where be feared other boys would
pick IN him."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-07
WEATHER

Partly cloudy Wednesday
and Thursday; cooler Thurs
day.