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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
En-. BANDf10L TZ SENDS REQUEST FOR TROOPS
Lands Is Condemned for Accepting Baseball Job
OBREGON POOH-POOHS IDEA
OF TREATY WITH UNITED STATES

Mexico City, Sept. --(By the As
sociated Press)-The signing of
treaty with the United States is
neither possible, convenient nor
necessary, and is contrary to Mex
lean constitutional precepts, In that
1t creates special privileges for the
Americans" according to that por-
tion of President Obregon's mes
sage to congress dealing with for
eign relations, which was read in
the house Thursday night.
Prolonged applause from men,
bers and the spectators greeted
President Obregon's declaration.
There was a demonstration also
when a list of the nations which
had recognized Mexico was read.
Mexico has been consolidated
and regulated In all parts" said
the presidents message. "Feder.
al tribunals are functfonInq with
independence of action, giving all
necessary guarantee to foreigners
and Mexican citizens, numerous
economies have been put into prac-
tice, thanks to which the national
debt will soon be paid. In a word
all promises are being carried out"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
More Time Granted
Small on Charge
of Venue Hearing

Springfield, H., Sept. Gov.
ernor SmaIIs attorneys will not
be prepared with affIdavits to
support their arguments for a
change OF vlnue for the governor
when the Sangamon county cir.
cult court convenes next week, it
was learned Thursday night fol-
lowing telephone conversation
between Werner w. Schroeder.
personal representative of the
governor, and States Attorney
Mortimer. MIR. Schroeder called
from Chicago.
AS a result of the conyersa.
ton, an extension of time until
Septmber is has been agreed
upon. No conference to neaoti-
ate an agreement on some other
county In which to try the gov-
ernor on charges of embezzIement
has been held.
The prolonged absence of C. C.
Ieforgee, ono of the governors
counsel is said to be one of tho
reasons for the delay.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
European Plan
for Russ Relief
Cooperation Is
Not W0rkinq

Paris, Sept. f.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press).-The international
commission for relief In Russia,
created by the supreme council to
coordinate the relief work of all
nations, has not been able to bring
the countries together in a unified
plan of action. When Walter L.
Brown, European director of the
American relief administration, in
formed the commission that the
American organization would not
make itself subservient to any GEN.
trail body, hopes for international
cooperation we're materially d.
minished.
Before adjourning Thursday, the
commission approved a telegram
to Moscow asking permission to
send a committee of inquiry to
Russia. Pending the outcome of
this, the commission recommends
that all the governments proceed
with their relief plans independ-
entity through their respective ma
tional Red Cross societies.
The commission recomm ended
that the allies send all available
medical supplies to Russia.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Unemployment Will
Be Discussed Soon

Washington, Sept Assembly of
President Harding's unemployment con
ference in Washington by September 10,
or by the Goth at the latest, is planned
by the administration, Secretary Hoov-
er said Thursday.
Mr.. Hoover said he had discussed
the plans and general object of the con-
ference with Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Fedration of
Labor, and had received the latter's
promise of cooperation. Whether Mr..
Gompers would be member of the
Mr.. Hoover said, would
rest with President Harding.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Judicial Ermine DRAGGED
in Mire by Conduct of
Judge Claims Carson
Organized Labor
PutSSt.P .PaulBoXer
on "Unfair List

New York, Sept. I.-Members
of the Central Trades and Labor
council of Greater New York and
vicinity Thursday night voted to
discourage attendance of organized
labor at boxing bouts engaged in
by Mike Gibbons, st. Paul middle
weight boxer.
The action was based on a COM
munication from the Twin Cities,
Minnesota and st. Paul, building
trades, saying that Gibbons had
employed non-union labor in erect
ing a row of flat buildings and had
expressed himself in favor of the
open shop.
The secretary of the New York
organization was instructed to in
form boxing promoters that or
ganized labor would not support
Gibbons through their patronage
until he changed his attitude, and
to inform affiliated unions of the
contents of the message from the
Twin Cities unions.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
]. s. INVESTIGATOR WIRES
WASHINGTON To DECLARE
MARTIAL LAW At ONCE
Message Says There Seems to Be No Intention
on the Part Of Armed Coal Miners to Heed
Proclamation Issued by President Harding;
Fighting Continues on County Border Line.

Charleston Sept 1-Brgadier General H. H. Bandholtz
early Friday morning announced that he had sent telegram
to the Washington department requesting that federal
troops be sent into West Virginia at
General Bandholtzs announcement follows:
satisfied the miners will obey the presidents proc
amaton. have dispatched telegram to Washington
questing that federal troops be sent West Virginia
diatey.'
General Bandhotzs decision reached after he had
listened of Colonel Stanley H. Ford and Major c. H.
Thompson who late Thursday night returned from trip along
the Boone-Logan county line.
Details of the trip were not made public
Governor Morgan conference with General Bandhotz
shortly before the madg that federal aid
had been recommended.
The governors only comment when informed of General
Bandhotzs decision was:
Il have nothing to say; am through"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02

ness, but because Il has failed 70 stop
the mine owners from enforcing law -
a private business at the hands q pFf
vately paid and privately directed gun
men.
1.-The United States eoyo91z1ene eaA
do a great service By reGeofing civil
government uncorruptsd ~ ea1k lto
autocracy and BY giving % tAossllaD,
an opportunity to secure 3oae - ~
be free from persecution n A11ohn1
their constitutional deAknR
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
BARUCH RAISES S50O.0 900.

Fargo, N. D., Sept. News has
been received at state headquarters of
the UnESd States Grain Growers, Inc.
that Barney Baruch has raised
$5OO.OOO towards the sum which he
promised he would raise for the mar
keting of the 1921 wheat crop pend
ing the formation of the farmers
finance corporation which will not be
able to function before next year. The
money was secured from eastern
financiers
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Sec. Weeks Given
Experts Report on
Muscle Shoals Deal

Washington, Sept. Reports by
experts AS to the operation of the
Muscle Shoals, Ala, nitrate plant and
dams under the proposals submitted
by Henry Ford. were placed before
Secretary Weeks Thursday for study.
The reports were said to show lust
what the government could expect to
receive under the Ford plan and
whether it could be accepted as good
business deal.
Secretary Weeks said he had not
determined even tentative date for
the conference he will hold with Mr..
Ford.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02

The presidents message was a
voluminous document and included
a consolidated report from all the
governmental departments. Tho
reports submitted by the members
of the cabinet were unanimously
optimistic and frequently alluded
to "the perfect harmony and cordi-
ality' existing between the iegisla-
tive, executive and judicial branch:
es OF the government.
Secretary Of War Estrada re-
ported 5000 reduction In the
strength of the army, with a de-
crease In the budget of his depart
ment Of more than 10000, 900 Pc
SOS since President Obregon as
sumed power.
"Pacification of the country has
been achieved with great success"
General Estrada said, land opera.
tions have been carried out with
great expedition and with invari-
able success, eliminating in the
determination or surrender of all
groups which were In arms"
The uprisings, in his opinion,
were not due to popular desire,
but represented personal ambitions.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Scores Forest Fires
Reported Burning
i'm North Minnesota

Duluth, Sept. 1.-Scores of small
forest fires. none of them serious.
Thursday night were reported to be
burning in northern Minnesota. Many
sections of the forests have not been
visited by rain for several weeks and
as result of high temperatures with
hot winds. very dry conditions prevail.
W. T. Cox, state forester, who re.
turned to Duluth, after three days
inspection tour in the northeastern
state forests, declared the territory
dryer for this time of the year than
for several seasons previous. He
authorized the employment of addi-
tional patrolmen.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Mine Officials
Deny Reports of
Strike in District

Denver. Colo, Sept. Announce
ment was made Thursday by the Colo
RADIO state industrial commission of
notification of John McLennan, presi-
dent of District 10 of the United Mine
Workers. that all miners in the Wal
sen and Cameron coal mines of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company had
gone on a strike today following the
putting into effect of reduced wage
schedule.
The mines are said to employ 800
men.
Officials of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company denied there was a
strike at either of the mines.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Son of Policeman
Confesses to Robbery;
Locked Up by Father

Minneapolis, Sept 1.-Edward Rick
sham, Jr., %, confessed to his father,
Police Sergeant Edward Ricksham,
Thursday night that he had partici-
pated in nine holdups here since last
November. Sergeant Ricksham took
his son to the city Jail where he was
charged with highway robbery.
William Kupfer, shot and seriously
night, is said to have implicated Rick
shaw in number Of robberies accord
ing to the police.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT.

London, Ontaio. Sept, IA recon-
mendation that the Canadian parlia-
ment dissolve at an early date to pro-
vide time for full discussion and an
election before the new year, was de-
clared by Premier Meighen Thursday
night to be in his opinion the proper
course to follow. 1t was his inten-
ton, he said, to pursue that poGcE
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
MESSAGE REQUESTING AID
SENT TO GENERAL HARBORO

Washington, Sept, 2.-The trequest
of Brigandier III. III. Bandholtz for fed
eral troops in the West Virginia strike
area was received at the war depart
ment at lao o'clock Friday morning
and Immediately referred to Major
General Harbord, assistant chief of
staff An announcement of the course
to be taken toward the request, it
was indicated, might be made soon.
A question however, arose as to
whether the message was recommen-
dation or a request for troops and It
was sent to Adjustant General Harris
for an Interpretation.
Some delay occurred, however. in the
transmission of the message to General
Harris and it was indicated that some
time might elapse before a course was
definitely determined in connection
with General Bandholtz message.
General Harris later admitted that
he had received telephone commun-
ication" but added that nothing would
be given out"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
PROBE MINE DISASTER.

Harrisburg, ILL.,, Sept. An in
quest to determine the cause of the
Harco mine accident of Wednesday, in
which II men lost their lives, will not
be held until next Tuesday, Coroner
Mccormack said Thursday.
No funeral arrangements for the vic
tins have yet been announced. An in
vestigation of the accident is being con-
Quoted by state officials.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
WINDS HELP FIRE FIGHTERS

Hbbing, Sept. 1.-Heavy winds
which famed smouldering forest fires
in this vicinity late Thursday after
noon shifted and lessened danger to
several towns. At Mitchell. near here.
several hundred volunteers fought a
blaze for several hours before bring
ing it under control. Fires also were
reported in Brush and second growth
timber near Swandale. Rockdale.
O'Brien creek. and between Buhl and
Chisholm. All are being watched.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
TO OCCUPY cOTO.

San Jose. Costa Rica, Sept. IA
Costa Rican military expedition will
leave here September to take pos
session of the Coto region which was
awarded to Costa Rica by former
Chief Justice White of the United
States, and concerning which recent
ultimatum was sent to Panama by Sec
retary of State Hughes.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
GOMPERS BLAMES MINE
OWNERS FOR TROUBLE

Washington, Sept. 1.-The trouble in
West Virginia will not be cured ''by
forcing men into submission while al
lowing continuance of the evils against
which they have so desperately pro.
tested" Samuel Gompers. president OF
the American Federation of Labor, de-
clared in a statement Thursday.
Il join with all Americans" he said.
Gin depreciating the violence in that
deal with the surface manifestations
while allowing the deep, underlying
plutocratic criminality to continue un-
interrupted and unchecked
The basic facts. which he charged
had not been fully and truthfully pre-
sented by the public press and the
federal government, he described as
follows:
THE mines of West Virginia con-
stitute the last refuge of autocracy in
the mining industry. In these mines
an unrestrained. unlimited greed dom
mates absolutely. Absentee owners
hold immense tracts of rich mining land
demanding only dividends.
Army of Killers.
THE appetite of this private greed is
upheld by a private army of killers the
other state. This private army is paid
by the mine owners and naturally seeks
to justify its presence by making bus
mess for itself in the form Of trouble.
The Baldwin Feltz detective agency re-
cruits this army, but the mine owners
pay the bill. Deputy sheriffs, paid by
mine owners, form another wing of the
private army, equally dangerous.
'"The present strike is direct pro-
test aainst this action of the mine
owners of West Virginia, in refusing
to abide by the award of the United
States coal commission If the United
States government at this time defends
the mine owners and does not destroy
the private armies of the mine owners
the government is in the position of
sustaining the defiance Of an order is
sued by its own authority.
s'The state government of West Vir-
ginia has broken down not because the
miners have protested against lawless~
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
COTTON WORKERS QUIT.

New Orleans, Sept. 1.---At least 1900
men engaged in handling spot cotton in
New Orleans,-teamsters leaders, sam
piers, markers, inspectors and ware
house men-went on strike Thursday
The cotton commerce of the port is at
n standstill
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
ORE SHIPMENTS SLUMP

Duluth, Sept, /. Ore shipments
from the Lake Superior district SO far
this season are less than half what
they were in 1920. The shipments
from the various lake Superior ports.
Marquette excepted, for August show
3,S9O,358 tons, bringing the seasons
total to date up to 13,726,79 tons.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
LINK HEADS ARCHITECTS

Billings, Sept. ii. G. Link, of
Billings, was elected president of the
Montana Chapter of the American In
stitute Of Architects at the chapters
meeting here Thursday. George H.
Carsley, of Helena, was named vice
president, and w. r. Plew of Bozeman,
secretary treasurer.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
WAGON MAKERS STRIKE.

st. Louis, Sept. 1.-Approximately
$50 wagon makers and blacksmiths,
employed in forty shops, went on strike
Thursday. They have been receiving
amounting to Is per cent was propos-
cd BY employers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
ASKS RECEIVER

Shreveport. La. Sept. 1.--Applica-
ton was filed in the federal court here
today by the Confederate Progressive
Oil corporation, asking that a receiver
be appointed for the Paramount Petro-
leum Co, Inc, a ten million dollar con-
Germ organised here more than year
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02

General Bandholtz when questioned
as to when the presidents proclama-
ton of martial law would be pro-
mulgated, said he could not state the
exact hour but expressed the view
that it would be promulgated immedi-
ate1y after receipt of his telegram at
the war department. He added that
he assumed martial law would be eff
fective only in Kanawha. Boone, Fay
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
Report Ready FRIDAY.

War department officials were not
prepared to say when the complete
which President Harding and Secre-
tary Weeks will base their decision.
might be expected. Belief was ex-
pressed in some quarters that the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
WASHINGTON AWAITS
REPORTS OF GENERAL

Washington. Sept. Preliminary
reports having indicated breaking
up Of the bands operating in the
West Virginia coal fields, officials of
the federal government Thursday
night deferred decision on the ques-
ton of Intervention in the state pend
ing a more complete and final report
from Rrigadier General II. III. Band
holtz, the war departments represent
ative in the disturbed area.
The first reports from General
Bandholtz, received late Thursday,
were said by Secretary Weeks to in
dicate disposition by members of
the armed bands to comply with
President Harding's proclamation, call
ing upon them to return to their
homes.
"Thcre is every indication that the
men are going home,' said the war
secretary, in announcing receipt of
the reports, which. it was added.
were based on information gathered
for General Bandholtz by staff Off
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-02
WEATHER

Generally fair Friday and Sat.
urday.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08
milk PRICE DROPS
!. TO "A CENTS MAY |
TWo-Cent a Quart Reduction
For Washington Announced
BY Producers.

A drop in the price of milk from
is to Is cents a quart will come on
May l next, according to a member
of the Maryland and Virginia Milk
Producers Associat ion. The pint cost
will be instead of Z cents.
This reduction will be made possible
through an expected announcement of
dairy farmers that the wholesale cost
OF this commodity will drop 'on the
first of next month
The wholesale price of SO cents a
gallon is expected to drop to 2S cents.
This is the third price reduction
made by milk men since January j.
Another drop, to follow the May /
drop. is expected at the beginning of
summer.
The lower price comes as a result
of a reduction in the price of feed
and other materials.
Several Washington stores are now
selling milk at IA cent. others at 15
cents. with the majority ssiling at 16
cents. The new price may make milk
available for IL or 10 cents at the
low price stores.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08
PERSH|NG OR DAWES
MAY Be yANK HEAD
Harding Seeks Big Executive to
Reorganize Soldier Wei.
fare Agencies.

Appointment Of a director general
to head the recognized government
agencies caring for disabled vet
Grams, will be one of President Hard
ings first steps toward Improvement
of this service, it was indicated to-
day.
1t Is. understood that several big
men are already under consideration
for the job. 1t was indicated that
the type required is OF the dollar
a-year" class, as the job is alto
gether out of proportion to any
salary involved.
Among the men whose names have
been mentioned for the post are
Charles G. Dawes, Chicago banker,
who headed the Presidents special
committee on soldier relief, Col. +.
w. Galbraith, national commander
OF the American Legion, and Gen.
Pershing.
The latter officers name has not
been mentioned so prominently, but
there are a number OF factors which
make him a favored choice. As gem
eral of the armies, no ordinary as
signment to duty would be fitting.
his friends point out while the post
of director general of veterans re-
lief would call for organizing ability
Of the highest order, and a personal
grasp Of the whole problem.
General Dawes has an office in the
War Risk building, in connection
with his committee work. and has
been deeply into the problem in
yolved. Colonel Galhraitth has also
made a full study OF the question.
The Dawes report calls for a re-
grouping of the relief agencies under
one head. directly responsible to the
President. and suggests that this be
accomplished by an order Of the Sec.
retary of the Treasury, pending legis-
lation.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08
ETS25YEAR TERM
|. FOR TW0ASSAU[TS

James H. Bates. colored, was today
sentenced to twenty-five years in the
penitentiary by Justice Gould. pre-
siding in Criminal Court No. /, the ac-
cused having been convicted of as
sault upon Mrs. Isabel D'Angelis,
and with assault with intent to kill
upon her husband. Nicholas DANCE
lis, store-keeper. The crimes were
committed December IS, 1920.
John Raymond Allen, indicted for
first degree murder in connection
with the death October 26. 1920, of
his sweetheart, Halle Cochran, and
who pleaded guilty to second degree
murder. was sentenced to serve
twenty years in the penitentiary.
Frank Morris, colored. whose hands
on Inauguration day wandered into
the pockets of George l.. Brannon,
where they were discovered by a
member of the local detective force,
was sentenced to four years.
Charles Brown. who December s
last hit his brother. Clarence Brown,
over the head with a matchet, will
spend three years in the penitentiary.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08
GUATEMALA SIGNS
COSTA RIGA TREATY
Ratification Means Formation
of New Federation by Central
America Nations.

The legation of Guatemala today
announced the receipt of cable
gram from its government to the ef-
feet that the national legislative as
semtly of Guatemala had ratified the
treaty signed at San Jose. Costa
Rica, on January 10.
The ratification OF the treaty marks
the establishment OF the new SOW
ereign nation known as the Fedora
tion OF Central America, comprising
Guatemala Salvador. and Honduras.
The republics which have united 10
form .ne new Federation OF Central
America have total population OF
100000 and a total area of 101, 1,164
square miles. Their foreign trade
with the United States aggregates
$45,o00,000 annually.
The Minister OF Guatemala has is
sued the following statement:
II have just been advised in a ca
BILE from my government that the Ma
tional Legislative Assembly of Qua
tetnala yesterday ratified the treaty
which was signed at San Jose, Costa
Rica, on January 10.
"This means that a new nation
was born yesterday in the great fam
lily OF the Americas new nation.
sovereign and independent, whose
name is the Federation OF Central
America. This new nation is COM
posed of three states. the three north
ern republics of Central America:
Honduras, Salvador and Guatemala,
with a total population of 4,1O0,0O
a total area OF 101,164 square miles
and foreign trade with the United
States of approximately $4,000, 900
annually, imports and exports COM
bined.
"The Federation of Central America
has come into existence under the
provisions OF the treaty framed at
San Jose, Costa Rica, by represents
tives OF Guatemala, Salvador, Hon.
duras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua and
signed by all except Nicaragua on
January 10. The treaty, in article IS
| provides: 1T will be sufficient that
three of the contracting states ratify
this treaty to have II considered as
final and binding among them and to
have II carried into effect Saliva
dor and Honduras already having
ratified the treaty. the ratification by
Guatemala makes the treaty effec-
| tive"