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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-01-24
STATE DIGS ITS OWN

,Haynes, N. Dust across the state
BOUNDARY South Dakota owns l9o
acres of coal land. 1t has started to
take coal from it for state institutions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-01-24
WEATHER REPORT

For North Dakota: Partly cloudy,
and somewhat unsettled tonight and
Tuesday with probably snow in the
east apd south portions; rising tenn
perature tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-01-24
TrOtzky's Pet Feeye.

"Trstzky has vast power and didn't
like it when1 reminded him of the
days of soapbox~ agitation in New
York. -.
Neither Trotzky or the, others ex-
pressed hate of Americans 1t is like
ly that the thing uppermost in their
minds is that some day they might
Continued on Page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-01-24

OCCUPY CITY
Constantinople, Jan. N.--Reoccdpa-
tion Of this city by allied forces to
guard against threatened outbreaks
between Nationalist and Bolshevik el-
ements is imminent.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
NEWS ITEMS FROM
FLOOD TERRITORY
STRICKEN CITY DIGGING OUT OF
MlRE OF MUD AND WASTE;
WILL REBUILD
Loss of Life and Property Runs High;
Red Cross Takes Charge of City
and Will Remain at
Scene of Flood

Denver Colo.-Reports received at
Denver Monday, indicated that flood
conditions in northern Colorado were
as follows:
AT Greely-The Platte river here has
risen about Two feet as a result of rains
the last two days but conditions are
not serious and the damage has been
slight. Conditions are improved.
AT Masters-Roads are washed out
In several places. The rising of the
Platte and Poudre rivers has done
some damage, but conditions are i'm
proving.
AT Erie-Several hundred yards Of
Union Pacific railroads trackage wash
ed out, but flood is receding.
At Yons-The st. Vrain road is wash
ed out in places. Two bridges are out
between Boulder and Lyons. The
road is covered by waer at few places
in the Canyon road at Estes park.
At Sterling-The Platte river has ris-
en- about two feet, but appears to be
at its cries. Reports have come from
Brush and Fort Morgan above here
that another flood was coming but the
reports have been greatly discounted.
At Longmont-Water is around the
railroad station and the elevator No
lives have been lost or seriously men
aced
AT Englewood Ga subrub of Denver)
The rising waters of the Platte have
done some property damage. Two or
three bridges are threatened, but late
reports said they were holding.
AT Denver-Several blocks in the
west side residential district still flood ,
ed and many families have moved out.
No loss of life. Unless more rains
come 1t is believed the Platte here will
recede by morning.
At La Junta and Lamar-There was
no loss of life here.
At Fort Lyon-Everybody at the |
naval hospital is safe, according to a |
telegram received by the Associated |
Press from Commandant Weber.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
LYDIA SOUTHARD ON
WAY TO FACE JURY
WOMAN WHO is ALLEGED 70
HAVING POISONED FOUR HUS-
BAND TO FACE CHARGE
Deputy Sheriff and wife make Long
Trip TO Honolulu After Idaho
Woman Who Collects lnsur-
ance On Dead Husbands

Leaving San Francisco Thursday for
Twin Falls, Ida. Mrs. LYDIA Southland al
legged poisoner of four olt of five of her
husbands, her brother-ln-law and her
baby. expressed relief that she would
soon be back home in Twin Falls,
where she must face n Charge of muir
dur.
"This has been a terrific nervous
strain" said Mrs. Southland. "but I
will not let it conquer me. It simply
must be borne"
Not before Thursday could reserva-
tions be obtained by V. II. Ormsby, dep
uty sheriff of Twin Falls for completion
Of the journey from Honolulu with
his prisoner
Edward f. Meyer, fourth husband OF
Mrs. Southland. is survived by n SIS
ter, Mrs Walter Hoodenpyle. living ON
ranch near Gooding. idaho. The
Hoodenpvle family attended the fun
eral of Never at Twin Falls last Sep
tember. Subsequently Mrs Hoodenpyie
retained attorney p, T. Sutphen
of Gooding to represent her interests
In the settling OF the estate 81 her
brother. which consisted. In part Twen-
ty acres of land near Twin Falls,
valued at 5000 an acre.
The outcome OF the criminal charges
brought against Mrs. Southland Will
have direct bearing upon the settle
ment of the estate. to the probating OF
which Mrs. Never. now Mrs. Southord,
had consented before leaving Idaho af-
ter several conferences with counsel
for Mrs. Hoodenpyle.
Meyer. at the age of % years was
married to the present Mrs. Southland
August 10. 1920. at PocatelIo. by FL g.
Houde Justice of the peace. Meyer was
at the time foreman at the Blue Lakes
ranch.
The day following the marriage the
counle went to Twin Falls and Meyer
made application to the agents of the
Idaho State life Insurance company
for $4,000 policy on his life later in.
creasing It to $40 600 after a conference
with his wife He passed q splendid.
phySical examination. afcof'iins !" IVY
life insurance Officials. The policy was
accordingly issued. his recently ac-
quired wife being named as the sole
beneficiary.
On the same day Meyer made a VIII
leaving all of his property TO his wife.
He died In a hospital at Twin Falls
on September T. less than month az
ter the marriage. supposedly of ty-
phoid fever. after an illness Of ten
days. Ms. Meyer disappeared shortly
after the funeral and the $4,000 life
insurance was never collected The
now pending against her in
the court ST Twin Falls charges her
specifically with the death of her hus-
band Edward r. Meyer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
TRADE TREATY WITH
MEXICO PROPOSED
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT PRO-
POSES TREATY OF AMlTY
AND COMMERCE
Announcement Made by State Depart
men States That U. S. Would
Recognize Mexican
Government

Washington.-Th American govern
ment proposed a treaty of amity anc
commerce with Mexico, it was announc
ed Tuesday at the state department
in which Mexico will agree to safe.
guard the rights of property in that
country held by American citizens
which attached before the constitution
of 1917 was promulgated. The sign
ing of the treaty automatically would
accomplish recognition of the Mexican
government.
Announcement of the administrations
policy toward the southern republic
was made after the subject had been
discussed at the cabinet meeting.
President Harding and his advisers
had before them communication from
President Obregon relating to the pro-
posed treaty, which was presented to
the Mexican president by George T..
SummerIin, American charge at Mexi-
co City on May %.
The text of Obregon's reply has been
withheld. 1t is understood. however,
that Obregon referred to the negotia-
tions which are proceeding with Mr..
Summerlin and indicated willingness
to carry them forward
1t is known that he has summoned
Ministers Gales and Della Huerta, who
are reported to have counselled a
gainst the signing of such treaty at
a Mexican cabinet conference.
Secretary Hughes announcement
contained no reference to the attitude
assumed by President Obregon, but it
did say that If Mexico did not contem-
plate confiscatory policy with regard
to the property, the American govern
ment could conceive of no possible
objection to the treaty"
1t was stated that the proposed
treaty contained 1.-THE conventional
as to commerce and recip-
rocal rights In both countries !" that
1t provided for the conclusion of
for the settlement of claims
for losses Of life and property, and
also a provision for "just settlement
of boundary matters"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
REVERSE VOTE FOR
BIG STANDING ARMY
SENATE PASSES APPROPRIATION
BILL PROVIDING FOR
FIGHTING MEN
10000 Men Will be Taken Care of In
Measure Just Passed in Senate;
$4,000 Men Will Be Dis
charged from Army

Nashington.-In an unexpected re-
versal of Tuesdays vote, the senate
Wednesday decided, 36 to 81. to reduce
the strength of the army to 10000 men
necessitat,ng the discharge of approx
maiely 10000 men before the middle
of next February.
The action came as a complete sur
prise after the action Tuesday by
which the senate adopted by vote of "a
TO 30, the military affairs committees
recommendation designed to keep the
strength of the army from falling be-
'ow 10000 men.
When the army bill was brought up
Wednesday for final action, separate
roll call Oh the size of the army was de-
manded. The result was victory for
the economy drive of insurgent Re
publicans, led by Senator Borah of
idaho, allied with virtually the solid
Democratic votes.
The military committees amendment
provided pay for minimum army of
10000 men. The rejection of this
amendment automatically restored the
house provision requiring reduction Of
the army to 10000 men, which Secre-
tary of War Weeks declared would be
ruinous.
Senator Wadworth of New York,
chairman of the military committee APP
pealed TO the senate not to insist upon
so drastic a reduction, and proposed
an amendment prviding funds for an
army of not less than 10000 The
senate relented somewhat and agreed
to this amendment without roll call
All but two votes for an army of
10000 men were cast by Republicans.
The two exceptions were Senator
Myers of Montana and Senator Fetch
er of Florida, Democrats. The twelve
insupent Republicans and twenty-four
Democrats accomplished the defeat of
the larger army amendment. The
twelve insurgents were Borah, Capper,
Gooding, Harreld, Jones of Washington
Kenyon, Laid, LaFollette, McNary,
Norris, Townsend and Willis.
The passage of the entire bill, carry
ing appropriations of about $33 100000 |
for the army for the fiscal year begin
ming July1, followed shortly afterwards |
without roll call. The measure now
goes 10 conference, where the question
IF the size of the army will have TO be
ont further.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
AIR SERVICE MAY
INCREASE RATES
SYSTEM MUST BE MADE SELF
SUPPORTING SAYS HEADS OF
POSTAL DEPARTMENT
Star Route Service to be Organized
on Basis That viii Give Sufficient
Revenue to Maintain
Present Standard

Washington.-Ai mail service in the
United States, If conducted in the flu
ture ON a contract basis similar to the
Star Route service, will have to be
organized on a basis that will make
the service self-supporting. This means
beyond doubt that sufficient addition
al postage will have to be charged for
air service to enable the contractors
to more than break even. The govern
ment air mail service at travelling rates
has not been remunerative.
These facts were agreed upon at
conference Saturday between Chair
man Stevenson of the house postoffice
committee and representatives of the
postmaster general designated to aid in
drafting a bill which will place the
air mail service on a contract basis.
Chairman Stevenson said he was con-
appropriate money to maintain the air
mail service on its present expense
basis. In fact he expressed doubt
whether the service could be made sup
porting under government operation,
and he has the support of Postmaster
General Hays. Details of the new bill
are not yet decided what routes will
be established under the bill.
If it becomes a law, the probabilities
are, however, that transcontinental air
service will be provided for over the
route now traversed by government
fliers, but that the service will be so
recognized that letters will go the
entire route by air and will pay high
er rate of postage than at present
The original transcontinental air SER
vice travel operated to expedite the
of mails across the con-
tinent and to postoffices along the |
route, but it did not accomplish what
Is most desired, quick delivery of first
class mail entirely by airplane from
points eor origin In the east to San
Francisco, Salt Lake, Cheyenne and
points.
Mr.. Stevenson belives that business
men who can get letters across the
continent by air in two to three days
will be willing to pay reasonable post
ige rate on such mail, but contract
,arriers, In addition to carrying the
nails, must in his judgment, be per-
nitted to carry express packages and
passengers where their planes are prop
rly equipped Further conferences
re to be held next week to perfect
he bill which Mr.. STEVENSON is to
Introduce.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Find Gold in Iowa

Emmetsburg. Iowa-Discovery OF
gold and silver in paying quantities
on the Bernard Smith farm, seven miles
north of here. according to reports
from Chicago assay office, has start
ed wild excitement In the northern part
of the Palo Alto county, along the banks
of the Des Moines river. Bernard
Smith. while digging postholes on his
farm several DAYS ago. penetrated to
a gravel bed. Noticing shiny particles
In the gravel. he sent samples to the
Chicago office believing they might be
gold. The report just received states
that gold and silver found in the
samples run from $40 to $40 ton.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
MRS. soUTHARo ARRIVES IN U. S.
Alleged Murderess from Honolulu Ar
rives In Charge of Deputy

San Francisco.-A slender, colorless
little woman, well under five feet two
inches tall, with gray eyes that look
one full In the face when she speaks
such Is LYDIA Southland, wife of a
petty officer in the navy, who stands
accused of numbering his four pre-
decssors her 26-months-old daughter
Mrs. Southland upsets all traditional
INSTALLATIONS of the Bluebeard fam
fly, men or women for there Is nothing
about her, on first appearance or after
close scrutiny. to suggest the character
which made the shivers run down
childish splnes or satisfied the fairy
tale hunger of our youth. Petite,
dainty, with hands that lady of quail
ity might envy for their shapely slen-
derness, and with a smile that grows
in friendless and warmth as she talks,
Mrs. Southland is about the last person
one would select as a possible whole
sale murderes. She arrived Tuesday on
the liner MatsOnia from Honolulu. in
company with Sheriff II. V. Ormsby of
Twin Falls, Idaho who with his wife
made the trip to the islands 20 bring
back the accused woman. At her own
request she was taken at once to the
city prison, rather than to the uptown
hotels, in order, as she said "to keep
away from newspaper people and
others" who seemed to want to glimpse
her.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17

Denver.-Announcem was made
here Tuesday by Frank J. Medina,
federal prohibition director for Colo
RADIO, that all liquor restrictions had
been lifted for thirty days at Pueblo,
as an emergency measure in combating
the possible spread of disease in the
flood area. The order, Mr.. Medina
said, was issued following Instructions
received from the federal prohibition
commissioners office in Washington,
after officials there had been advised
by health authorities at Pueblo that
the step seemed necessary.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Idaho Man For Collector

Washington.-Sena Gooding and
Borah of Idaho Thursday united in
recommending the appointment Of VIII
lam Kent of Burners Ferry as colIec-
tor OF customs for the Idaho-Montana
district. to succeed A. ]. King of Mon
tana, Democratic incumbent. The Of
flee pays $500 per annum. Headquart-
ers of this district are located at
Helena. Usually the collectorship has
been accorded Montana, but that state
now has no Republican senators, so
the plum will 20 to Idaho.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
All Set For Market Week

Eeverything Is in readiness for Salt
Lake Citys first market, week. which
opened Mon. Encouraging reports from
out-of-town merchants who propose to
attend have been received and about
200 buyers are expected to participate.
AS an inducement to outside merchants,
firms of the wholesale trades
of the Commercial club and
chamber Of commerce are cooperating
to refund transportation costs to and
from Salt Lake for all points in the
west.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Provide Lumber Tax

Washington.-A provisional import
duty of % per cent on finished lum-
Der, the same as that imposed by
Canada, with rough lumber still on thu
free list. had been adopted by Republi-
can members of the house ways and
means committee In framing the per-
manent tariff bill, according to infor-
nation received Wednesday by mem
bers of the Minnesota delegation. They
announced that they would take the
fight to the house to keep the finished
product on the free list.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Shipping Board Grants Cut

Wa h n g Appropriations of
Sill, 100000 for the shipping board in
the deficiency appropriation bill were
cut to $61, 100000 Tuesday by senate
and house conferees, the latter re-
fusing to agree to the senate increase
of $50,000.O00. Original house approp-
riations of $36,O0O,OOO for existing de-
ficiences of the board and $25,0O0,0O0
for next years operations were retain
ed, but senate managers, it was an
nounced, were unable to overcome
house objections to the $50,0O0O00
senate increase.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Fish Leave Home

Rochester.-Men and boys fishing in
the Zumbro river. about two miles
north Of here. were startled Thursday
when hundreds of cropies, suckers and
sun fish suddenly leaped high out Of
the water and landed on the banks.
At one farm four men worked an hour
tossing fish back into the water. Many
of the fish died before they could be
thrown back. The belief was express
ed that poisonous substance poured
into the river through Rochester's
sewers was responsible.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
SLUMP SUFFERED
IN MANY STATES
UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT
BULLETIN REPORTS CONDl-
TIONS IN WESTERN STATES
Mining and Railroad Depression Civ
en- AS Reason for Curtailment In
State of Utah Idaho
and Nevada

Washington.-"Un is pre-
valent throughout Utah." says bulle-
tin just issued by the United States
employment service, based on advices
from District Director Glenn Nj. Coe of
Denver.
"Some building is reported in the
state, number of public projects are
being planned, and prospects for EN-
| ployment in railroad occupations are
somewhat brighter. 1t is not probable
there will be any marked improvement
Until the mining depression is relieved
Taking up especially the situation as
regards unemployment in the various
cities in Utah and in, neighboring
states, the report continues:
''Much unemployment in Salt Lake
City has resulted from continued de-
preston in mining, limited railroad
activities and sluggish building opera
lions. Public improvements andsOtker
activities are being planned in order to
relieve the situation. Employment in
mercantile lines is considerably cur
tailed owing to downward trend of re-
tail business. Improvement depends on
return to more normal conditions gen
orally.
There is little change in the situa-
ton at Ogden. Prospects for employ
ment in some railroad lines are lit
tie brighter. Building operations and
public works continue active. Retail
is described as conserva-
tive.
while as light upward trend is
remain quiet in Wyoming. Seasonal
operations continue to offer employ |
ment to a limited number. An album |
dance of general labor is reported.
1.-THE employment situation in Chey- |
enne has improved during the month.
A slight trend upward is shown In rail-
road occupation, while building OPP
erations and an extensive program OF I
public improvements will offer employ
nent to considerable numbers. Re
all sales have decreased. Improved
conditions are looked for within the
lext two months.
Depressed conditions in coal min
ng and railroad occupations continue
t Rock Springs. Seasonal activities
ave provided work for limited num-
er, but have not been sufficient to eff
ect any general Improvement. I'm /
lediate betterment is not expected. G
Considerable unemployment exists 8
! mining in Nevada In railroad oc- [
upations the prospects for employ i
lent are slightly better. LAUNDERING
nd public works are to a limited ex-
INT counteracting the depressions In
Their lines. No marked Improvement q
anticipated in the immediate future. n
cat Reno little change was noted dur
g the month, except in mining and s.
threading, which offered somewhat Il
lighter prospects of reemployments. A
is expected that unemployment will tC
, reduced within the next sixty days, Of
flowing improved conditions in both Il
dustrial and merchantile lines. et
"Due to quiet conditions in mining, In
Hiding and railroading, considerable sc
exists In Idaho, although
tivity is noted in some of the lum-
ring districts
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
BUSINESS CONDITIONS SLOW
Commerce Reports Show Economic
Conditions Unchanged in Europe

World economic condi-
tons during May pointed to no IND.
mediate general business revival, ac-
cordin to the monthly summaries from
its foreign representatives issued
by the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce. Considerable improvement
financially was noted in Europe but
trade and Shipping were dull. with mark
ed industrial difficulties apparent in.
some countries. In the far east inn
provement was reported slight and in
South America the situation was de-
Jared practically unchanged. but with
less confident tone to future pros
poets.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
PREsi. ENTERTAINs WOUNDED
Men From Hospital Near Capitol Visit
Chief Executive and Wife

NnicI Executive ana WIG
hington.-Americas wounded of
the world war from hospitals near the
capital were entertained Wednesday by
President and Mrs. Harding at a gar
den party at the White House.
They came by automobile and army
trucks and to the music of the marine
band were pushed in chairs, or led past
the president and Mrs. Harding. There
were "eats" in abundance.
When the long line of about 1000 had
tiled by, the president and Mrs. Har-
ding mingled with the crowd, stopping
at random to speak a word. T o the
groups of blinded men the president
paid particular attention.
II wish / could restore your sight"
he said to one, and then noticing that
the blinded veteran had also lost both
his hands, he added earnestly:
Il wish could restore your hands,
too"
The soldier replied cheerfully that he
was getting along pretty we'll"
That's fine, that's very good" the
president continued. There's always
something to be found to make life
worth while. You have friends-and
you can smile"
The soldier fulfilled the presidents |
judgment by smiling. The president |
patted him on the back. Can you do |
many things for yourself he asked.
II can feed myself" was the conf
dent reply.
II wouldn't doubt it, the president
answered.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Army Officers On Trial

Veinna.-Eleven former army Of
ficers, including Major General Joseph
Hummel, were placed on trial before
special court here Thursday on the
charge of having committed treason,
in connection with the recent attempt
of former Emperor Charles to regain
the throne of Hungary. The charge
is asked on the allegation that the men
legionary troops for the pur-
pose of restoring the Hapsburg
dynasty.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
Attack on French a Mistake

Paris.-Dr. Mayer, the German am
bassador here, called at the foreign
Office Thursday morning and present
ed the excuses of the German govern
ment for an attack upon the French
troops in Silesia Wednesday by the
forces of General Won Hoefer, head Of
the German defense forces in the dis
trict. DR.. Mayer said the attack was
an error, the French having been mis-
taken for Polish insurgents.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-06-17
After Soviet Tradee

Berlin.-Early collaboration between
a group of German and British capita
list for economic exploitation of soviet
Russia is believed here to be certain
1t is understood an agreement has beer
reached between men of both countries
as the direct outcome of the visit to
Berlin of Leonid Krassin. Russian so
Wet minister of trade and commerce.
One of the conditions named by the
western European financiers and indus
trlalists is that Lenine reconstruct the
Moscow government on the basis of
coalition, including all parties except
the former monarchs.